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  • Dance student shines in front of TV star

    FACING a formidable figure in the form of celebrity dance teacher Abby Lee Miller, a Penarth teenager rose to the occasion and impressed the world famous choreographer.Abby Lee, whose dance school is the subject of hit TV show Dance Moms, hosted a masterclass

  • Great performance moves Dinas Powys up to Round One

    DINAS Powys faced Caerleon on Saturday, September 13 with Dinas winning 4 – 0.Dinas didn't have the best of starts to this game when two of the selected starting 11 had to be dropped to the bench after the warm-up found them to be carrying injuries

  • Penarth Beach Clean

    TRY putting yourself in the place of the volunteer Penarth Society Beach Wardens who freely give up their time with no thought of any reward to go down on to Penarth Beach each week to clear away the rubbish that comes in on the tide or is left by unthinking

  • A ‘Webb’ of humour at Penarth Rotary

    PENARTH Rotary members and guests were entertained at some length by a consummate salesman recently. John Webb of the well known Crickhowell store gave an interesting and humorous account of events associated with his family’s business.The problems

  • Little and big kids enjoy teddy bears picnic

    THE Teddy Bears Picnic recently held at Trinity Church, Penarth was a big success with a great turn out of Teddies and their owners, young and old. There were games and quizzes including ‘Pin the bow tie on the bear’, picture quiz, jokes and

  • Penarth Bridge players go out and about

    ON Saturday, September 13 the Club were invited to play Bridge at the “Pen and Paper” in the Royal Arcade in Cardiff. The Penarth players enjoyed their game, and were joined by many passersby who showed an interest in the gameThe Penarth Bridge

  • St Cyres Girls' tennis success

    THE St Cyres Y7/8 Girls’ Tennis team played in the South Wales Schools Tennis Finals at The David Lloyd Tennis Centre in Cardiff, qualifying by winning the Vale of Glamorgan tournament.The girls had a bye in the first round and then had to play

  • New season for girls’ only social rugby side

    THERE is a new addition to the junior section at the Old Penarthians RFC. A girl’s social rugby team for ages 6-11 has started. Their first session went brilliantly, it was clear the girls thoroughly enjoyed themselves as there was a smile on every

  • Take all that for children's charity

    TAKE That fans can get a copy on their heroes as the best-selling pop group’s number one UK tribute band descends on Penarth.Take All That are set to thrill and fill Penarth Masonic Lodge Hall at the event, staged by the Services Lodge 7139, in

  • Lower Penarth Community Centre set to hold AGM

    THE Annual General Meeting of Lower Penarth Community Association will be held at the community centre, Brockhil Way, at 4.30pm on Thursday, Sepember 25. Light refreshments will be served from 4pm. All are welcome.

  • Get Sailing this September

    IF YOU are interested in taking the Dayskipper theory course a new one is due to start on Tuesday evenings in Penarth from September 22. This course offers a comprehensive introduction to cruising for inexperienced skippers. The course equips you with

  • Sully Bridge Club results

    SULLY Bridge Club Annual General Meeting will be on Wednesday, October 1, it will commence at 12.30pm followed by a full Buffet at 1.30pm. The afternoon Bridge Session will start at 2pm, there will be no Table Money or charge for the Buffet - partners

  • Sully beat Penrhiwcieber Rangers

    WELSH FA Cup qualifying round 2Penrhiwcieber Rangers 2 - Sully Sports 3The Glassbrook field at Penrhiwcieber was in good condition for this cup tie. Sully was hoping to continue their fine run of results against Welsh League teams. Sports started well

  • New adult and community learning courses

    A WIDE range of courses will start in Penarth on September 22 including arts and crafts, languages, computer courses, Welsh for adults and more. If you would like further information please contact the Adult and Community Learning team on 01446 773831

  • Concert celebrates Butterfield’s birthday

    TO celebrate the bicentenary of the birth of William Butterfield a concert is being held at St Augustine’s Church, Penarth – which itself was designed by the famed architect.The concert, which will take place on Sunday, September 28 at 7.30pm

  • Barry escape with fortunate draw

    BARRY travelled to Dinas Powys for the second league game of the season no doubt remembering they had been turned over by their hosts in last year’s Cup Competition.As has always been the case these games are always tense, hard fought battles and

  • Table toppers Cogan in cruise control victory

    COGAN Coronation hosted Margam Youth Centre in Saturday’s South Wales FA Senior League Division Two fixture. It was a match that Cogan dominated from start to finish, and the 2-0 score line could’ve been far greater. From the first whistle

  • Pub promises to cut tax for a day

    A PENARTH pub will cut the price of all food and drink on Wednesday, September 24.The Bears Head on Windsor Road is to back a national Tax Equality Day where they will slash prices by 7.5 per cent. The day is aimed at highlighting the benefit of a VAT

  • Nominate your entry for Tennis Wales Awards

    NOMINATIONS are being invited for this year’s Tennis Wales Awards. If you have anyone you would like to nominate including volunteers, players, coaches and officials there are a variety of categories to enter.Nominations are open now until Monday