Saturday 10th November 2012 at St. Augustine's Church Penarth 6.30pm There is an interesting and rather special project that is taking shape in Penarth.  A group of people, some from St Augustine’s church, and others not from the church, have come together to form ‘Friends of St Augustine’s’. This remarkable church, Penarth’s only Grade 1…

A mountain of blankets and towels, generously donated by Hamptons customers, have recently been delivered to Many Tears Animal Rescue in West Wales. These items are desperately needed for bathing the dogs when they first arrive and for bedding. Andy Bradshaw and Peter Knowles of Hamptons also took a cheque for £300 which is the…

Not so many tears, thanks to the customers and friends of Hamptons Penarth All of the money given for carrier bags at Hamptons has been donated to Many Tears Animal Rescue in West Wales. So far the grand sum of £250 has been raised. Many Tears specialises in finding new homes for dogs that have…

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it RAIN … Ahh The weather outside was frightful, but the kids were so delightful…… Yes, that about sums up the second Penarth Festive Fun Run! What an amazing turnout considering the weather forecast.  About 150 had signed up ahead of the event & on the day, we…

Please find below the Penarth Festive Fun Run photo gallery for the fun run on Sunday 11th December 2011. A special thank you must go to Jonny Tilney for taking all the photos. www.marineimage.com Please find a link to the official press release on the Festive Fun Run Tweet

Festive fun runners brave deluge for Diabetes UK Cymru and The Marie Curie Hospice, Penarth. Photo Gallery Soaking Santas ,rain-drenched elves and much-buffeted Christmas trees were much in evidence at Penarth’s second annual Festive Fun Run – but no-one let the weather dampen their spirits. 200  runners turned out in seasonal fancy dress to run…

Penarth Festive Fun is in aid of Diabetes UK Cymru. Please find below a great reason why we should be supporting this cause. Penarth Festive Fun Run An athlete who has refused to let having diabetes hold her back is to carry the flame in the 2012 Olympic torch relay. Sprinter Melanie Stephenson, of Gabalfa,…

Please join us for a GPG Christmas celebration and the re-launch of the Shop in Penarth project on Thursday, 8th December, 6.45pm at The Windsor Arms, Penarth. Sue Roderick of Twin Town, Coronation Street and Pobol y Cwm fame will be present to help us get things off to a good start! With 2000 SiP cards in circulation the scheme has…

Young people from Cardiff not in full time education, employment or training (NEET) are encouraged to take part in a unique international sports and global citizenship project in Sierra Leone which has been supported by Gwirvol. The project is being run by The SAFE Foundation and Communities First, Cardiff, and is offering young people aged between…

  Please find below the latest edition of the Penarth View, Penarth’s truly local publication that is delivered free to residents and businesses in Penarth. The publication is now in its sixth issue and is growing tremendously in popularity and readership. Enjoy reading the Penarth View issue 06,Christmas Edition! Open publication – Free publishing –…

The Washington Gallery Penarth is now taking bookings for the Christmas Craft Fairs in November and Demember for a variety of Christmas Craft Fair Markets leading up to Christmas. It is a chance to exhibtion your work in a beautiful, rain free and heated setting! Details of the Washington Gallery Christmas Craft Fair Markets: Pitches cost…

The Annual Christmas Tree Festival in St Augustine’s Church Penarth is now in its 11th year. It takes place in the 2nd week of December.  In 2001 it was the first ever to be held in the Diocese, is currently the biggest, and continues to grow in popularity. It starts with breakfast with Santa in…

£2016 was raised on Saturday night 29th October with a raffle and auction for the Gleision Miners Fund at the Windsor Arms Penarth. A 1970s rugby shirt signed by Phil Bennett, Gareth Edwards, JJ Williams, John Dawes and Brynmor Williams raised £150 while there were also signed shirts from Wales football team and Glamorgan cricket….

Penarth organisation, Raise a Voice, collected a whopping £4,500 for the East Africa Crisis Appeal, after a near sell-out fundraiser at the Paget Rooms in September. Raise a Voice provided top-class entertainment in support of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC), celebrating the re-opening of the Paget Rooms and reviving its celebrated history as a sought after music venue. The…

Firework Fiesta and Display, Athletic Field, Lavernock Road, Penarth, on Saturday 5th November, 2011 -Admission to the field will be from 6pm with the fireworks display commencing at approximately 7pm. -Admission charges are unchanged from those since 2007 ie £4.00 for adults and £2.00 for children and young people under 14 years of age. Penarth Rugby…

Penarth’s newest charity shop has received a very welcome surprise donation just three months after opening its doors for business. Ty Hafan, the family hospice for young lives, opened its charity shop in Stanwell Road in August, and it has already proved to be very popular with eager customers seeking out the many great bargains…

Get festive for charities by doing the Penarth Festive Fun Run Book online at www.penarthfunrun.com and download application form Diabetes UK Cymru and Marie Curie Cancer Care are appealing for people to raise vital funds during the festive season by signing up for their Penarth Festive Fun Run. The charities have teamed up to host the…

Raise a Voice would like to thank everyone who helped make the Raise a Voice event on Saturday 24th September possible. For those of you who weren’t there to see it, the night was a great success with an almost sell out attendance. Raise a Voice provided top-class entertainment in support of the Disasters Emergency…

Penarth Raises a Voice and £4,300 for East Africa! Penarth organisation, Raise a Voice, collected a whopping £4,300 for the East Africa Crisis Appeal it was revealed this week, after a near sell-out fundraiser at the Paget Rooms. Raise a Voice provided top-class entertainment in support of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC), celebrating the re-opening…

Whether it’s to compete in the Special Olympics, or to have drumming lessons, or to work with an artist for a day, Follow Your Dreams raises funds to support youngsters with additional needs to realise their potential through music, art, sport and drama. Follow Your Dreams helps make ‘Dreams’ come true for youngsters with autism,…