Ahead of the Christmas Lights Switch On, Sunday 18th November, Penarth in Bloom’s Christmas Planters return for a third Christmas season. Last year saw many traders across town embellish the scheme’s mini Christmas trees and so this year, a competition has been introduced for the best decorated tree! The Town Mayor, Cllr. Jon Luxton will judge the entrants this Friday, … Read More
Words by Lowri ap Robert for Penarth View. For the first and only time, I am channelling my inner Margaret Thatcher and stating that – we are a grandmother. With the arrival of the adorable Gruffydd Grundy on 5 July, I now accept that my days as a hottie of a certain age are over and that my future lies … Read More
24th – 30th September is World Reflexology Week, what better time to find out more about this wonderfully relaxing complementary therapy and see if its something you might like to try. Penarth View quizzed Penarth-based Reflexologist Jane Lorimer when we recently sampled a Taster Session. Jane established her clinic Hand to Heal in 2017 which can be found in the leafy … Read More
Winston. The love of our life. The office pet. He’s a sensitive soul and a delicate character, especially when it comes to his food. We found it difficult to find a supermarket brand that worked for him. Most were too low-quality and wouldn’t agree with him. Some he’d just plain ignore and leave in the bowl. He also had a … Read More
Big names like Dame Judi Dench, Jim Broadbent, Eddie Izzard and James D’Arcy have been in Penarth recently filming for the new thriller Six Minutes to Midnight. Now we all know already what might’ve attracted them and the producers to our Welsh riviera: gorgeous views, friendly welcome and (at the moment, at least) the fantastic weather. But if we rewind … Read More
Here are our top pick summer essentials for your body and skin, all available to purchase locally.
Calling all community groups, 3rd sector organisations and town and community councils in Penarth. Through the Strong Communities Grant fund, funding is available specifically to provide/enhance Public Art on site and within the vicinity of the Penarth Heights development. Please see this attachment for terms regarding the funding opportunity. All funding listed above does not prejudice groups in applying for … Read More
Friday Evening Concert With Alice Neary, Kate Gould and The London Bridge Trio Words by Meg Holland If there was any genre of music that I felt I hadn’t delved into properly, it would undoubtedly be classical. Penarth Chamber Music Festival’s Friday concert offered a perfect introduction for newbies to the genre, whilst bringing world-class musicians to lifelong fans, all … Read More
Words by Alice Neary As musicians living in Penarth, David and I saw a golden opportunity to start a chamber music festival, for the many music-lovers in the community, to draw visitors to come to spend a weekend in the “garden-by–the sea†and for ourselves – as a musician it’s a rare treat to play to a “home crowdâ€! … Read More
Written by Meg Holland If there’s anything you can take away from Friends of Belle Vue’s 11th annual Music in the Park, it’s that the people of Penarth know how to put on a great show. With a diverse line-up, there was enough to keep every kind of listener content, and every kind of foodie too. From made-to-order crepes from … Read More
