PENARTH BRIEFING: Tuesday, February 15th 2020

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TODAY'S PENARTH SUNRISE:

07:20

TODAY'S PENARTH SUNSET:

17:33

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TODAY'S PENARTH WEATHER FROM THE MET OFFICE:

A bright start in the east, however, cloud will build from the west, bringing some scattered showers. This afternoon a band of heavier rain will travel through Wales. It will be windy, however feeling less blustery compared to recent days. Maximum temperature 10 °C. The showers and cloudy conditions from today will ease, bringing some clear spells later this evening and a patchy frost overnight. Wind will become relatively light. Minimum temperature 2 °C.

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TODAY'S TIDE TIMES AND HEIGHT

High Tide - 1:53 am - 8.98m

Low Tide - 7:40 am - 3.32m

High Tide - 2:40 pm - 8.96m

Low Tide - 8:36 pm - 3.52m

TODAY'S MOBILE SPEED CAMERA LOCATIONS AROUND PENARTH

A4055/CARDIFF RD/DINAS POWYS/VOG

Camera Type: Mobile

Speed Limit: 30 MPH

B4267/SOUTH ROAD/SULLY

Camera Type: Mobile

Speed Limit: 30 MPH

Classification: Exceptional CC

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TODAY'S PENARTH AREA EVENTS:

Half Term Inclusive Stay and Play Group at Glyndwr Hall:

Come along to our happy inclusive not-for-profit playgroup at Glyndwr Hall in Penarth ðŸ˜. This week we have Valentine's theme.

We welcome everyone including children with disabilities, LLCs, and additional needs; their families and friends, to benefit from a warm and nurturing community. Home ed kids welcome too.

Drop-in session with play activities, sensory music and story workshop. Run by specialists in creative arts, disability, play and education. Refreshments, a cuppa and a warm welcome. £3.50 per child, £1.50 per sibling. New sensory garden opens in nicer weather.

Parking on Glyndwr Road or Rifle Club car park two doors up

Call Dave 07810018165 or Ellie 07919661176.

Free Professional Photoshoot at Funky Monkey:

Now in our fourth year with our friends at Studio 87, we're taking bookings for the amazing FREE professional photoshoot at Funky Monkey. Book now at https://www.funkymonkeystore.co.uk/s/shop. 10:30 am.

Half Term Kids Camp at Windsor Tennis:

School Holidays are a great chance for new players to try the game and for regulars to play with those from other groups. Our Holiday Camps run during every break apart from Christmas, with a range of activities including: Warm-ups plus team-based agility, balance and coordination activities, Tennis coaching, drills and games, Multi-sport activities and Team competitions. They're a great way to spend the holidays; having fun with friends, learning new skills and staying healthy.

Storytime at Penarth Library:

More than just a story! Every Tuesday 2.00 pm. Booking is essential. Please ring in the morning to book your place. Let the fun begin!

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LOCAL SPORT FIXTURES THIS WEEK

Rugby:

Old Pens RFC -

No game this week.

Penarth RFC -

No game this week

Football:

Penarth Town

• 22nd of February 2020 | 2:00 pm kick-off
• Barry Athletic vs. Penarth Town (Away)

Cogan Coronation

• 22nd of February 2020 | 2:00 pm kick-off
• Cogan Coronation vs. Tynewydd (Home)

TODAY'S SHOWINGS AT PENARTH'S SNOWCAT CINEMA:

This is the rescheduled screening of the documentary that was originally due to take place on Sunday 9th February - please let us know if you can no longer make it so that we can refund your tickets.

Cleanin' Up The Town: Remembering Ghostbusters (2019)

Dir. Anthony Bueno | 2019 | 101 mins | Colour | UK | English | PG| F-Rated

We're really pleased to be able to welcome director Anthony Bueno, and producer Claire Bueno to Penarth Pier Pavilion to introduce their documentary, and for a Q&A after the screening

The definitive retrospective documentary, charting the making of Ghostbusters, featuring Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Bill Murray, Ernie Hudson and Sigourney Weaver. The documentary hallmarks the extraordinary achievements made by the filmmakers working in the photo-chemical era. It reveals a story of ingenuity, innovation and emphasises just how ambitious an undertaking the making of Ghostbusters really was.

46 insightful, entertaining and heartfelt cast and crew interviews accompany a wealth of never before seen archive material. The documentary demonstrates how the filmmakers collectively defied adverse time all manner of technical challenges to make Ghostbusters, the movie that inadvertently changed the film industry forever.

Advance tickets £10 / £8.50 (conc) - door sales +50p

Refunds will only be provided if the screening does not go ahead.

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ROAD CLOSURES IN PENARTH:

Windsor Road /Plassey Street:

• From Monday 07 October 2019 for approximately 21 weeks
• Traffic management will be in place for construction works as part of the Windsor Road/Plassey Street Improvement Scheme.

Cog Road, Sully:

• 10/02/20 - 21/02/20
• Temporary traffic control will be in place for ductworks.
• Contractor: Taylor Plant

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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

''There are many ways of going forward, but only one way of standing still.'' - Franklin D. Roosevelt

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