Making Happy Homeowners
Truffle Mortgages and Protection is Penarth’s new specialist company for homeowners. With a goal of making mortgages simpler, Truffle is a dedicated mortgage broker who speaks your language.
Keeping Christmas Alive for Kids
Christmas is a magic time for everyone but especially for kids. Watching kids fall in love with Christmas is wonderful (and not just because they get presents). So we want to help you keep the Christmas spirit alive with these great things you can do this Christmas to make it extra special for kids. Elf of the Shelf By now … Read More
Keeping it Festive at Work
Yes, being at work might not be the most festive part of Christmas, but that doesn’t mean you can’t keep the Christmas spirit alive at the office. We’ve collected a list of a few fun festive things you can do at work during this Christmas season, without interfering with productivity. Secret Santa This works especially well in companies with a … Read More
The Cream Of Cardiff’s Drag, Burlesque and Circus Artists Join Forces To Stage XXXmas Carol
This Christmas, Wales Millennium Centre and Cardiff-based Big Loop are joining forces to stage a raucous anti-panto; joyous and outrageous but with a compassionate look at how different people feel about the festive season. XXXmas Carol will see some of the city’s most talented drag, burlesque and circus artists performing their brand new take on Charles Dickens’ Christmas classic, 8-30 December 2021. Directed by … Read More
Dawnstalker Exhibition in Penarth’s Pier Pavilion by James Richardson
We were lucky enough to be invited to the opening of James Richardsons gallery exhibition at Penarth Pier Pavilion on the 3rd November. For the past month, James has been putting together an exhibition of 30 photos he’s taken over the last six months, showcasing the Dawnstalkers, a group of wonderful people who meet at Penarth Pier at dawn to … Read More
Darker Nights
Autumn is my favourite season, and although it happens to be the month that my birthday falls in (no pun intended), it is also the season of incredible coloured foliage, conkers and crisp outdoor walks with leaves crunching under foot! As the clocks changes and the days get shorter, this means that many people are walking their dogs in the … Read More
Include a Gift in your Will
Tŷ Hafan children’s hospice has provided care and support for more than 1,000 children and their families across Wales since it opened in 1999. Currently caring for 300 children with life-limiting conditions, Tŷ Hafan provides respite care at the hospice in Sully and outreach support across our community. It costs £4.5 million to run Tŷ Hafan annually and 25% of … Read More
Our Review: PYO Pumpkins at Penllyn Estate
We were lucky enough to be invited to Penllyn Estate by Forage Farms this month for their ‘Pick you Own Pumpkin’ event. The event ran from the 23rd October to October 31st and was the perfect day for anyone looking for a family-fun autumnal day out. With so many different activities to do while you’re there, there was something for … Read More
What To Do With Your Leftover Pumpkin
You’ve carved your spooky pumpkin but you don’t know what to do with it now the Halloween season is over? We’ve collected a few ways to use your left over pumpkin instead of just throwing it in the bin. Roasted Pumpkin Seeds- Once you’ve scooped out the seeds, give them a wash and toss them in a bowl with melted … Read More
Festive Interior Trends
We are all looking forward, hopefully, to a Christmas that may look a bit more normal this year, so we hope you’re looking forward to celebrating and decorating your home. Find out how interior designers, home influences, and out own in-hour home experts are decorating this year- and prepare to be inspired. Jan Williams, from Beti Biggs- simple but smart … Read More
