words by PV Influencer, Megan Jones “Dirty British coaster with a salt-caked smoke stack, Butting through the Channel in the mad March days, With a cargo of Tyne coal…†– Cargoes by John Masefield As construction work for the Custom House began on the site of the former Penarth Head Inn, a Victorian commentator remarked: ‘the navvies are digging the … Read More
-Words by Natasha Plummer What is mesh integration? A transformative, empowering solution for women with moderate to severe hair loss. It’ll allow you to do everything and anything you can do with standard hair extensions; wash, blow dry, curl, straighten and choose your style, whether it be short, bob or even longer. You’ll live in it, sleep in it, work … Read More
On Friday 28 February, Penarth’s independent bookshop, Griffin Books, will play host to a collection of thirteen best-selling crime-fiction writers as The Orenda Roadshow rolls into town, bringing with it writers from Finland, Norway, Germany, France and the UK to discuss their novels, their writing heroes, inspiration, and the ever increasing appeal of the crime-fiction genre. This year, the now well-established Orenda … Read More
The hit crime drama Hidden continues this year with a six-part second series following the success of the chilling first series. Returning to BBC One Wales on Tuesday 11 February at 9pm, the second series, set nine months after the events of series one, Hidden (also known by its Welsh title Craith) will see the return of DCI Cadi John … Read More
Discover the park that comes to life at night this February Half Term as an exciting event comes to the Vale of Glamorgan. Alexandra Park in the heart of Penarth will be transformed into an interactive, sensory experience, allowing visitors young and old to discover a world of fun and imagination. Follow the winding paths through the Giant’s Garden and … Read More
3 West End stars, who just so happen to be from Wales, will perform in a charity fundraising concert in aid of Welsh Hearts, for theatre and music lovers alike at the Paget Rooms in Penarth on Sunday 9th February. The 3 Phantoms in Concert show is set to be a celebration of the best-loved musicals from The West End; … Read More
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
Shake off the winter and welcome the first signs of spring with the National Garden Scheme Snowdrop Festival. These glorious harbingers of the wonderful life of gardens to come can be viewed in over 100 National Garden Scheme gardens throughout England and Wales during January, February and March. On a wintry day there is nothing better than visiting a garden … Read More
Come and discover the park that comes to life at night! Alexandra’s Enchanted Garden will take you on a magical journey where winding paths will reveal a series of installations, lighting displays, and soundscapes, creating memories that, young or old, you’ll never forget! The Story of Alexandra Park Many moons ago, in a land not too far from here, lived … Read More
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
