Rhys, Sophie and the team at Crafty Devil Cellar, Penarth kindly invited Penarth View to the launch of their new burger menu. The thought of doing dry January whilst being in one of our favourite Penarth bars was a little daunting, but the promise of locally-sourced food drew us in from the cold. Crafty Devil Cellar have always been staunch … Read More
Musical Review: The King And I
Currently running at The Wales Millennium Centre, the Rogers and Hammerstein musical The King and I, is hailed as one of the greatest musicals from the golden age of musicals. Set in the 1860s the story follows Anna Leonowens and her son Louis, as they arrive in Bangkok to act as governess for King Bernin Siam’s wives and children. The storyline packs … Read More
Brød Penarth: Exclusive interview with Betina Skovbro, owner and founder of the Danish bakery Brød
From CPH, to CDF, and now to PEN, here, we speak to owner Betina Skovbro as we take an exclusive look at Brød’s new store in Penarth. Brød (Danish for bread) is a little taste of Denmark, in the heart of Penarth. A cosy coffee shop and bakery, serving freshly baked Danish goods to eat in or take away. Welcome, … Read More
Trailer for the second season of Netflix series ‘Sex Education’, filmed in Penarth and Wales, has been released
The new season of ‘Sex Education’, Netflix’s American high-school meets British location and cast series will land on the streaming giant from January 17, 2020. Penarth’s Paget Rooms are used as the school’s assembly hall, and many pupils from Stanwell School can be seen as extras. The Wye Valley and Caerleon feature prominently in the show with the main character’s … Read More
Top tips for firework anxiety
Here are some top tips for keeping your pets happy when fireworks are lighting the sky. Keep your pets indoors during times of fireworks Making sure they have had a good walk before dark and a big meal can help make them relax and feel sleepy As hard as it is, allow them to pace, bark/miaow, and hide if they … Read More
Penarth Christmas Window Competition Winners Announced
Over the past month, 17 of Penarth’s independent retailers, as well as Penarth Library, have been competing in Penarth’s Christmas Window Competition. And now, we can reveal the winners. The theme this year was ‘Once Upon a Time’, and it was truly fascinating to see how retailers had developed their windows in line with the magical theme. The competition opened … Read More
Pier64 opens its doors this Christmas to those without a home
Words by Angharad Coombes It is often forgotten that December is not a time for festivities, parties, and family for those without a home, but is, in fact, a time of hardship, loneliness, wondering where the next meal is coming from and battling freezing conditions on the streets of Cardiff and Newport. This is why Pier64 will be closed to … Read More
Award for Esme’s 50 years of volunteering
Penarth resident Esme Mason has been honoured for an amazing 50 years of volunteering in the community where she was born and bred. Esme (90) was named Volunteer of the Year by Methodist Homes (MHA) where she volunteers with MHA Penarth Live at Home scheme, in the charity’s Outstanding Service Contribution and Recognition (OSCAR) Awards after being nominated by scheme … Read More
Too vexed to vote… again?
Words by Dr Emily Warren. This is an edited article from May 2019, which originally covered the European Elections, but the message is still relevant today. I am. For months, years, in fact, we have been unwittingly trapped in a Brexit Bubble. It’s the one where politicians talk in riddles which start with “let me be absolutely clear,” whilst being … Read More
Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Fleabag returns to The Paget Rooms
A second chance to see Phoebe Waller Bridge’s ‘Fleabag’ in Penarth’s Paget Rooms. Recorded In front of a live audience at Wyndham’s Theatre in London’s West End. Written and performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag, Killing Eve) and directed by Vicky Jones, Fleabag is a rip-roaring look at some sort of woman living her sort of life. Fleabag may seem oversexed, … Read More