Memories (From Penarth Times)

Memories

EXTRACTS from the Penarth Times of September 14, 1979: l The Vale Housing Committee is at present 'stymied' from taking decisions on remedial works and conversion to gas central heating at Royal Close and Harbour View estates, Penarth, it is claimed.

Penarth Operatic and Dramatic Society is still seeking rehearsal premises - so far without any success.

Raymond Cory, chairman of South Glamorgan Health Authority, who opened the annual Holme Tower Garden Party, was presented with a pen by resident, Louisa James.

About 60 members of the Women's Section, Penarth Royal British Legion, gathered together in St Alma's Hall last week at the commencement of their new session.

Vale Deputy Mayor Cllr Barbara Jones, tried her hand with a baseball bat against former Welsh international Paddy Hennessy at last Sunday's charity match at Cwrt-y-Vil in aid of the Mayor's appeal fund for the International Year of the Child.

President Les Richards and more than 30 members of Penarth Rotary Club attended the Club Assembly on Tuesday of last week.