Don’t forget, Penarth’s popular Summer Festival and Downhill Derby is taking place on Saturday the 16th of July. The event, hosted along the famous seaside Esplanade, will feature live music, fairground rides, refreshments, community stalls and the white-knuckle thrills of the Downhill Derby. Organised by Penarth Town Council, the summer festival is taking place between 12pm and 8pm and is … Read More
The end-of-life charity Marie Curie is calling on people in Cardiff and the Vale to throw a Blooming Great Tea Party in June and July to help fund vital care and support for those living with a terminal illness, and their families. The charity’s fundraising appeal is a piece of cake – simply set a date to host a tea … Read More
With Mother’s Day right around the corner we know how difficult it can be to find the perfect gift, so we’ve collected a selection of great gift idea from some of the best independent shops near you. Pampering We all need a bit of pampering and self care after the year we’ve had! Beauty Box ener-chi Folk Gather Here Flowers … Read More
Windsor Fruit Stores is a staple of Penarth’s high street, a family-run independent fruit and vegetable shop supplying fresh day-to-day produce as well as all kitchen cupboard essentials. And, of course, their bespoke fruit and vegetable boxes, arranged in store and delivered to your door. Perfect for a weekly shop or a delightful dinner party platter. Lockdown, as well all … Read More
We can all agree that food is one of the best parts about Christmas. From the mounds of chocolate, the buffet nibbles to the Christmas dinner itself. So we’ve collected a couple of super easy and fun Christmas treats you can make yourself. Reindeer Chocolate Bark This is a great one for kids to get involved with. This festive treat … Read More
You don’t have to drink alcohol to enjoy a tasty winter cocktail. We’ve collected a few easy festive mocktails for you to make this Christmas. Enjoy! Mulled Wine A wonderful Christmas classic, which is guaranteed to fill your house with festive smells. Ingredients 500ml pomegranate juice 25g golden caster sugar Handful of frozen blackberries 250ml apple juice 1 cinnamon stick … Read More
What says festive more than spending the day baking and decorating a home-made gingerbread house? You will need: For the gingerbread: 600g plain flour 4 tsp ground ginger 200g dark muscovado sugar 250g unsalted butter 2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 7 tbsp golden syrup To Decorate: 500g icing sugar 2 egg whites Mini chocolate fingers Selection of sweets Step 1: … Read More
Struggling to think of a great gift for your loved ones but coming up short of new ideas? We’ve all been there. Flipping through the Christmas catalog, wandering aimlessly down the aisles, strolling endlessly but you still can’t find the perfect gift. But instead of waiting to find one, why not make one? Here at View Publishing, we’ve collected a … Read More
After the year we’ve had, I’m excited to raise a glass to the end of the year and you can never go wrong with cocktails. What I love about cocktails is that there’s one for everyone, whatever your tastes, there is always a cocktail for you. And as we settle into the Christmas season, we thought we’d collect some of … Read More
As soon as I knew that this issue’s theme was ‘bring it to the table’, it hit me that I’ve spent a shocking amount of time on this Earth at a table. Talking, drinking, laughing and eating. But not always in that order! And sometimes all at once! Yes, food is so pivotal in my life and the deep conversation … Read More
