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
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Penarth View is keeping you in the loop with these short stories from the Garden by the Sea. Accessible Performance by PODS The “Relaxed Performance” at this year’s PODS pantomime, Aladdin in December, is a first for PODS. It will be a special version of the show that’s being modified for children and adults who might benefit from a more … Read More
Cosmetic Beauty
-Words by Jack Wynn Although the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) concludes that male cosmetic surgery has dropped by 4.8% in the last year, it’s safe to say that the influence of popular culture has seen men of varying ages explore the vast range of non-invasive treatments on the market-from teeth whitening to injectables. Of course, every procedure … Read More
Dare to Wing-It This Christmas
–Words by Amy Adams It’s all too easy to be completely intimidated at the prospect of ‘getting glam’ at any time of the year, let alone party season! Pressure! Many shy away from the perceived ‘Pro-only’ tricks, or the overly-confusing product names and latest ‘trends’ that adorn the sparkly department stores…not to mention the horror of the ‘pro’ options available … Read More
The New Roaring Twenties
-Words Katherine Peach The Roaring Twenties. The decade of disillusion, defiance and disorder. It saw the end of the First World War, victory brought the return of peace and prosperity. And with the tremors of prohibition across the Atlantic; jazz clubs and cocktails bars flourished. People danced problems away, burying their heavy realities. The rapid increase of car production showed … Read More
RNLI Update- Andy Berry
Hello, I’m Andy Berry and I volunteer at Penarth Lifeboat station. I am really grateful to Penarth View for affording me the opportunity to write this column. I will be keep you updated with the work of the station, from shouts, fundraising, training and education through to the activities that take place away from station that form part of our … Read More
Fashion Comes Full Circle
-Words by Claire Jacklin I have written for Penarth View for the past 4 and a half years, and the time has now come to put down my pen, to concentrate on my Counselling Skills Diploma, to aide my personal styling business. My strapline to my business is that “It’s so much more than clothes” and it really is! Taking some … Read More
How to Handle the Holidays Healthily
–Words by Rae Carpenter Hold on a second? What? The festive “Holiday” AND “Healthy” in the same title? Nah-you’re alright thanks, Rae! This is my time to indulge and eat and drink what I want, when I want. This is the time when I can have a large box of foil covered chocolates in a tin by the side of … Read More
Not Taking Ourselves Too Seriously
-Words by Will Summers Media has the power to evoke everything from emotion to education, passion to passive, and humour to heartfelt. Whether in print or in any other media outlet, it’s interesting to find how different people react to what we all put out to the world to see. We all know society, and cultural values play an instrument … Read More
Best Winter Road Trips
-Words by Will Summers Simon, Tom and the team at Victoria Garage, Penarth, can make sure your car is fit and ready for your next winter adventure. Fall in Love with Portmeirion Built over 50 years, the Italian Mediterranean-style tourist village is the perfect place for a romantic weekend road trip. Whether you prefer to celebrate Santes Dwynwen’s Day (25 … Read More