Locals in Penarth have a packed programme of events to choose from this week, with options spanning music and hands-on artistic experiences.
Cathays Brass Band will perform at Penarth Pier Pavilion, with organisers promoting the evening as a wonderful showcase of live music. The programme includes well-known songs, numbers from West End shows, and contributions from guest singers Cadi Mullane and Joe Munn. Audiences can look forward to memorable tunes in the venue’s welcoming atmosphere on May 1 at 7.30pm. Tickets are priced at £9.50.
St Athan Community Council is staging a Family Fun Day at The Gathering Place on May 2 starting at midday. Entry is free of charge, with activities for children including craft workshops, a marketplace showcasing goods from local craftspeople, fairground attractions, and refreshments served by The Little Orchard Café. The event is billed as providing enjoyment, imagination, and community togetherness for families.
St Augustine’s Open Afternoon invites visitors to explore the historic church, which offers vistas across Cardiff Bay. The programme features plant stalls, expert-led tours examining the stained glass windows, demonstrations of bellringing, and a churchyard trail created for younger guests. Those researching genealogy can consult archives to trace family history. The event begins at 2pm on May 3.
An art workshop conducted by Janet Chaplin will be held in Room 617 at Penarth Pier Pavilion on May 6 at 10am. Attendees will receive guidance on sketching coastal scenes, with the artist explaining that observation and the memories that inspire the artwork are central to the process. She noted that attention to detail supports accuracy in forms, though the overall experience matters most. People of all abilities are welcome, and materials are supplied. The charge is £35 per participant.
Further information can be found on the venue’s website.