Here at Penarth View, we’d like to introduce you to Shroot, who’s ingenious range of growing greetings are sure to be a hit with people who want to give more than just a card. Late last week I spoke to Shroot’s entrepreneurial creators Carolyn and Jude—both Penarthians who have been friends for over eight years—about their growing new company.
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
In light of many non-essential shops needing to close at the start of the pandemic, Sian Fox at Foxy’s Deli has started a possibly unique venture: Businesses Working Together. Foxy’s Deli has been able to stay open throughout the COVID-19 pandemic by selling their plastic-free groceries as usual, including pasta, flour and spices. Alongside this, they have also been selling … Read More
Penarth has seen a group of willing volunteers come together, over 1,500 in fact, on Facebook to offer a helping hand during the Coronavirus crisis. Open to help with picking up groceries, collecting prescriptions, walking the dog, or just being available to chat, these volunteers are proof that community spirit is alive and well in this town, and indeed across … Read More
There are a variety of benefits from spending time in your garden. Whether it’s mowing the lawn, planting a vegetable patch or sitting down to enjoy the weather- being in your garden is wonderful for your physical and mental health. But to maintain your garden and enjoy the magic of its beauty all year round, installing a garden building could … Read More
The new season of ‘Sex Education’, Netflix’s American high-school meets British location and cast series will land on the streaming giant from January 17, 2020. Penarth’s Paget Rooms are used as the school’s assembly hall, and many pupils from Stanwell School can be seen as extras. The Wye Valley and Caerleon feature prominently in the show with the main character’s … Read More
Penarth resident Esme Mason has been honoured for an amazing 50 years of volunteering in the community where she was born and bred. Esme (90) was named Volunteer of the Year by Methodist Homes (MHA) where she volunteers with MHA Penarth Live at Home scheme, in the charity’s Outstanding Service Contribution and Recognition (OSCAR) Awards after being nominated by scheme … Read More
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
Words by Peter Newton, Penarth Town Council. Background In 2018, Penarth Town Council was granted funding from the Vale of Glamorgan’s Section 106 Development funds to develop the garden at the front of West House. The garden’s objective was to bring people together from Penarth’s community and provide a green space to grow, learn and enjoy. The space in front … Read More
Words by Jon Turtle and Will Summers With the rising trend of Veganuary, world scientists releasing information of our food consumption and how it impacts our planet and a general rise in healthy eating awareness, it’s not surprising that we’re hearing more about Vegan and plant-based diets. The team at PV … Read More
