News in Penarth

Due to essential maintenance works, Cardiff Bay Barrage will be closed to the public on Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 January between 8.30 am - 5 pm.

The walkway will be open from the Bay side as far as the Fish Pass – but there will be no access to and from the Penarth side.

Last Sunday hundreds of people took part again in the annual Penrolio (head rolling) in Penarth to mark Hen Galan, the Old Welsh New Year and welcomed multiple Mari Lwyd's to the town.

The celebrations began at 1.00 pm when the internationally celebrated artist Ifor Davies read the story of the giant Bendigeidfran from the old Mabinogion tales, and then made a ceremonial sawing of the Bendigeidfran Window frame.

The Vale council has carried out public consultation and compiled a report on proposals to withdraw funding for its fare-paying school bus services which would affect pupils from Penarth and further afield.

After consideration of the report, Cabinet seeks approval for the withdrawal of funding of Council supported fare-paying school bus services with effect from 1st September 2020.

PENARTH BRIEFING: Thursday, January 16th 2020

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With victory at home against Cefn Coed last Saturday by 22-3 Old Penarthians have risen to fourth in Specsavers Division 3 East Central (B).

The management considers they are well placed with games in hand over teams above them but they are looking for full commitment from the squad in the next two weeks before the Six Nations starts.

Wayne Pivac has officially named his Six Nations Squad going forward in the 2020 competition that will commence in February.

Louis Rees-Zammit, a Penarth born rugby player, has been picked as one of the backs in the 38 man squad announced today.

PENARTH BRIEFING: Wednesday, January 15th 2020

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Osmond Drake, Penarth's Family Opticians, re-opened its doors on Tuesday 14th January, following extensive renovations to their storefront and interior.

Located on Penarth centre's high street, the business is centrally located and an important feature in the town.

A Vale councillor has submitted a 'request for consideration' regarding museum provision in the Vale of Glamorgan.

Cllr Dr Ian Johnson has outlined his interest in seeing a museum supported by the local authority.

The new Kip McGrath Penarth Tuition Centre opens at 4 Herbert Terrace Penarth on Wednesday, January 29th.

For more than 40 years, Kip McGrath has understood that every child learns differently and their methodology helps children to catch up and then keep up in the core areas of English and Maths and helps them reach their full potential.