From music to football, Griffin Books has a whole host of online events to keep us entertained this month. On Tuesday 17 November, Penarth’s independent bookshop will be joined by Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason, mother of seven musical prodigies including the gifted cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason. In her new book, House of Music, Kadiatu opens up for the first time about what it … Read More
In the run up to the festive period, Penarth’s independent bookshop, Griffin Books, is giving customers the opportunity to book a personal shopping experience or private browsing session (a whole bookshop to yourself- just imagine!). In person and virtual Zoom appointments are available. Each appointment lasts 30 minutes and you can use the time to browse alone at leisure in … Read More
We are delighted to announce the reopening of the Turner House Gallery in January 2021, subject to Coronavirus regulations. The venue, now in the hands of Penarth Town Council, has been close to Penarth people’s hearts since its opening in 1888. With some fantastic upcoming exhibitions planned, The Turner House is likely to become one of the top cultural destinations … Read More
This December, Penarth Town Council are organising Wales’ first Window Wanderland as a Covid-safe way to spread the Christmas cheer through the town. Put on your winter coats and wander around your local area after dark to see the wonderful windows that your neighbours have created! Everyone is invited to make a display which can be bag or small, from … Read More
We are living in precarious times. The planet needs ours help more than ever. And now more and more people are dropping the “throw away” culture and adopting a new zero waste lifestyle. Penarth is happy to welcome the new shop Zero Penarth! With their large selection of foods and home products, we are so excited to see what this … Read More
Victoria Hislop, Jamie Carragher, Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason, Ann Cleeves and more in an unmissable November line-up from Griffin Books! From musical memoirs and sporting greats to bestselling crime fiction and fantasy noir, there’s something for everyone in Griffin Books’ November event line-up. So why not book yourself a ticket and treat yourself (or a friend) to the perfect literary night-in. First … Read More
Having only been open for a few months, Ego at The Schooner Inn has had to completely pivot it’s business over the last few weeks, to get ready to provide a full takeaway service. Enabling them to continue to trade and support local residents. After a hugely successful opening, during a very strange time for the hospitality industry, Ego at … Read More
Join Griffin Books, for a very special literary cook-along led by Nerys Howell, author of Bwyd Cymru yn ei Dymor/ Welsh Food by Season. This bilingual event will take place on Wednesday 21st October at 6:30pm and forms part of the independent bookshop’s programme of online events, which are running throughout autumn. Food and drink specialist, Nerys Howell, will take … Read More
Penarth’s Town Mayor, Cllr. Mark Wilson was delighted to lend his support to the town’s Fiver Fest today.
High street traders across the Vale of Glamorgan say they “need shoppers now more than ever†after local lockdown measures were imposed. Owners of businesses across the Vale are urging people to support the high street following restrictions which have been reintroduced this month. In a bid to support pandemic-hit shops, the Vale of Glamorgan Council has launched its Vale … Read More
