A Penarth Civic Society Sub-group dedicated to helping maintain and clean the Beach of Penarth Wardeniaid Traeth Mae traeth Penarth bob amser wedi bod yn fagnet i bobl leol ac ymwelwyr, yn ogystal ag amrywiaeth dda o fywyd gwyllt. Mae'r silt yn darparu digonedd o fannau bwydo ar gyfer adar hirgoes, tra bod y clogwyni'n fannau nythu da i Wylanod, Ystlumod, a hyd yn oed Hebogiaid Tramor. Gwelir morloi yn y dŵr o bryd i'w gilydd a gallwch ddod o hyd i lawer o greaduriaid a bwystfilod bach sy'n byw ar y lan ynghudd. y cerrig mân a'r pyllau glan môr, Ond nid dyna'r cyfan y gallech chi ddod o hyd iddo ar y traeth hwn ... W Er nad oes llawer o dywod yno, mae digon o bethau o hyd i deuluoedd sy'n mwynhau diwrnod ar y traeth yn ystod tywydd braf i'w gweld a'u gwneud. Yn ogystal â llawer o beryglon dynol... ...sef lle mae'r grŵp hwn yn dod i mewn. Am y Grŵp Wardeniaid Traeth Traeth Penarth yn wirfoddolwyr di-dâl sy'n rhoi rhywfaint o'u hamser rhydd i helpu i gadw traeth Penarth yn rhydd o sbwriel. Mae’r grŵp yn annibynnol ar y cyngor tref lleol a’r cyngor sir, ond mae pob Warden yn aelod o Gymdeithas Ddinesig Penarth, sy’n cwmpasu gweinyddiaeth gyffredinol y grŵp, yn negodi trwyddedau a pherthnasoedd gwaith eraill gyda pherchnogion traethau ac awdurdodau lleol, ac yn talu’r costau. premiymau yswiriant angenrheidiol. Beth mae'r Grŵp yn ei Wneud Wardeniaid Traeth monitro cyflwr yn rheolaiddTraeth Penarth a thacluso'r sbwriel sy'n cael ei olchi i fyny gan y môr. Maen nhw'n gwneud hyn yn eu hamser eu hunain ac yn cyfarfod o bryd i'w gilydd i gael cyfarfod cymdeithasol. Dros amser maent wedi casglu gweddillion barbeciws tafladwy, yn anffodus heb eu gwaredu ond wedi eu gadael i rydu ar y traeth ynghyd â llawer o boteli, caniau a malurion bwyd. Y dyddiau hyn mae sbwriel yn cynnwys gweddillion bwydydd a diodydd cludfwyd o'r mannau gwerthu ar lan y môr. Maent yn casglu'n unigol ac mae hyn yn galluogi pobl i ffitio casglu sbwriel i mewn i'w harferion gwaith a chymdeithasol unigol. Mae gan rai o'r wardeniaid gŵn ac maent yn defnyddio eu teithiau cerdded i gasglu sbwriel, gyda menig a chodwyr yn cael eu darparu gan y Cyngor. Mae'r Wardeniaid hefyd yn cadw golwg ar gyflwr y Y Clogwyni , yn chwilio am erydiad gan fod gennym ambell i dirlithriad, yn y gwanwyn maent yn mwynhau gwylio’r hebogiaid tramor yn esgyn uwchben eu nythod ar ochr y clogwyni, (Cliciwch yma i weld fideo dogfen hyfryd gan Andrew Salter ar yr adar hyn sy'n nythu ar glogwyni Penarth )* AdobeStock_196997453 AdobeStock_123256855 BEACH AdobeStock_196997453 1/5 Pam fod eu gwaith yn bwysig Mae sbwriel traeth yn broblem enfawr a chynyddol nad oes un ateb iddi. Nid dolur llygad yn unig mohono – mae’n lladd bywyd gwyllt y môr ac yn gallu achosi problemau iechyd ac economaidd mawr i gymunedau lleol. Mae angen ystod o fesurau i frwydro yn erbyn y broblem hon, gan ddechrau gydag ymdrechion ar y cyd i godi ymwybyddiaeth y cyhoedd. Mae angen cyplysu hyn â systemau sy'n anelu at sicrhau bod cyn lleied o sbwriel â phosibl byth yn mynd ar y traeth. Y dyddiau hyn mae sbwriel yn cynnwys gweddillion bwyd a diod tecawê o'r allfeydd glan y môr. Mae'r bagiau bwyd plastig sydd ar ôl yn denu adar sy'n llyncu'r rhain gyda chanlyniadau trychinebus. Mae eitemau o ddillad yn ddarganfyddiadau rheolaidd ac maent wedi cynnwys dillad allanol a dillad isaf.(Rydym yn dal i chwilio am y trowsus llai dyn y gadawyd ei bants ar draeth y gogledd sawl blwyddyn yn ôl!) Prosiectau Nodedig Mae'r Wardeniaid Traeth wedi cymryd rhan yn aml yn y Eglwys Awstin Sant Arddangosfa Nadolig , gyda choed wedi'u haddurno gan ddefnyddio sbwriel a gasglwyd o'r traeth. Maen nhw'n ceisio dangos i bobl y math o sbwriel sydd wedi codi dros y flwyddyn. Yn 2019 cafodd y goeden ei haddurno ag eitemau pysgota, i dynnu sylw at eu cynnydd yn y darganfyddiadau. Gall y rhain fod yn beryglus iawn, nid yn unig i ddiogelwch ein planed, ond i blant bach ac anifeiliaid hefyd. Gellir cuddio'r bachau a'r pwysau pigog yn y tywod, tra gall llinell bysgota yn y dŵr gyffwrdd â bywyd morol. Ffurfio'r Grŵp Ffurfiwyd grŵp Warden Traeth Cymdeithas Penarth ym mis Awst 2007 mewn ymateb i bryder eang am faint o sbwriel sydd ar y traeth. Mae Penarth yn gyrchfan glan môr. Slogan y dref yw 'Yr Ardd ger y Môr' a heb y môr, byddai Penarth yn dref ddymunol arall. Y môr sy’n gwneud Penarth yn lle arbennig a’r môr sy’n denu ymwelwyr i’r Esplanade ac i’r dref ei hun. A'r ffin rhwng y tir a'r môr yw'r Traeth. Felly mae'r Traeth yn hanfodol bwysig i Benarth. Ond yn 2007 roedd Traeth Penarth wedi mynd yn ddolur llygad llawn sbwriel a doedd neb i'w weld yn gwneud dim byd amdano.Cliciwch yma i ddarllen mwy * Dyfodol y Grŵp O 22022 ymlaen, mae'r grŵp Wardeniaid Traeth wedi methu oherwydd bod nifer yr aelodau'n lleihau ac amseroedd ymrwymo yn ystod y ddwy flynedd ddiwethaf. Mae ar hyn o bryd yn cael ei adolygu ar gyfer adfywiad ac yn chwilio am aelodau newydd. Mae’r grwpiau hefyd yn chwilio am syniadau am brosiectau newydd, a chydweithio gyda grwpiau lleol eraill ac unigolion sy’n defnyddio’r traeth, megis The Dawnstalkers, cerddwyr cŵn a datgelwyr metel. Maent hefyd yn edrych ar sefydliadau eraill y gallent ofyn am gymorth ganddynt sydd ag adnoddau y gallant fanteisio arnynt, megis Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus a Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru. Upcoming Events PMV: Beach Cleanup (Jan 2026) with Marine Conservation Society Sul, 11 Ion Penarth Beach More info RSVP FIGS: Italian Gardens Centenary Celebration Sad, 28 Maw The Italian Gardens More info Learn more Manylion Gweithredol Amseroedd a Lleoliadau Cyfarfodydd: Mae'r Wardeniaid Traeth yn segur ar hyn o bryd ac angen aelodau newydd. Os oes gennych ddiddordeb mewn Cymryd Rhan, Cysylltwch â Ni Cadeirydd Presennol: Mary Davies Sut i Ymuno: Cysylltwch â Ni Mae aelodaeth am ddim Sut i gysylltu: Defnyddiwch ein ffurflen Cysylltwch â Ni Ar-lein a Chyfryngau Cymdeithasol Gallwch ddod o hyd i ragor o fanylion am y grŵp a’u gweithgareddau ar y gwefannau canlynol: Gwefan ei Hun:http://www.beachwarrior.org/ * Sylwch nad yw'r wefan hon bellach yn cael ei defnyddio gan y Wardeniaid Traeth Tudalen Facebook: Amh Grŵp Facebook: Amh Instagram: Amh Twitter: Amh Arall: Amh

Find out what events we are running. Also events by our sub-groups and guest speakers Digwyddiadau Mae’r Gymdeithas fel arfer yn cynnal cyfarfodydd neu ddigwyddiadau misol sydd am ddim i aelodau eu mynychu. Mae'r digwyddiadau hyn fel arfer yn canolbwyntio ar Benarth ond weithiau mae gennym siaradwyr gwadd sydd â stori ddiddorol eu hunain i'w hadrodd. 2022 MAE DIGWYDDIADAU YN ÔL! Gwiriwch y dudalen hon am unrhyw Ddigwyddiadau sydd ar ddod yn 2022 (I weld manylion llawn digwyddiad, cliciwch ar ei enw) Gallwch hefyd edrych ar https://www.friendsofvictoriasquare.org/events am restr lawn o'u digwyddiadau, yn ogystal â digwyddiadau a gweithgareddau Grwpiau Cymunedol eraill sy'n mynd rhagddynt o amgylch y dref. Bat Watch Walks (by FoVS) You can now get BAT WATCH WALK schedules as well as interesting Bat-related information by subscribing to the new Penarth Batch Watch Walks (by PCS & Sub-Groups) Whatsapp Broadcast Channel . (Click link and then click FOLLOW to subscribe. To view on phone app & in web browsers click the Updates button. Don't forget to also activate the bell icon for notifications of posts. Updates/Channel feature unfortunately not available for computer app.) Penarth Local History Society (PLHS) is an independent group not attached to us, but we do work closely with them on delivering knowledge of local & historical interests, so we are now including their events in this list as they are of similar interests to ours. Unless stated otherwise, PLHS presentations take place on the 2nd Monday of each month (except August & December) at The Tabernacle Church, Plassey St. Doors open 1900 - talk 1930-2100. No-pre booking is required to attend. Entry is £3 for non-members, with raffle available. Membership of PLHS is £20 annually from Jan-Dec (all fees are cash only, paid on entry). Children welcome (must be accompanied by an adult). Non PCS / Sub-group events of interest. We may also occasionally include other local historical / heritage events of interest in these listings that are run by 3rd parties (which may or may not include collaboration with us &/ our sub-groups). We list & link these merely as a courtesy only, and all details regarding the event are controlled by and under the responsibility of that 3rd party. These include: Friends of St Augustine's * , Gwyrddio Penarth Greening * , Penarth Living Streets* 2025/26 Events Programme This list includes PCS & Sub-Group events as well as PLHS, Cross-Community Collaborations and other select notable events of a similar nature we think you might also want to attend. Only PCS events can be booked via our system, though we will look to provide links to other booking processes where possible. We are not responsible for the contents, attendance fees or scheduling of events outside of our organisation and are listing the relevant events as a courtesy. Latest Update 15 Dec 25 December 2025 Wed 17th - FOVS: '"Carols in the Square'" at Victoria Square TBC - FOAT: "Carols in the Triangle" at Arcot Triangle 2026 Penarth's Year of Community Connections & Collaborations Never miss a PCS, Sub-group or collaborating organisation's relevant events & event updates again! New way to link our digital calendar to yours coming soon! PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PENARTH LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY CALENDAR IS STILL BEING CONFIRMED SO SOME CHANGES TO DATES & TOPICS MAY OCCUR BEFORE PUBLICATION OF PRINTED SCHEDULE IN 2026 Penarth's Shipping & Seafront History A series of inter-connected talks about the relationship Penarth has with its maritime and seaside history. These talks will take place across a number of organisations & venues (ticket prices will vary depending on both). See the separate list below and Ship&Sea filter in the Events Table at the bottom for which talks are included (more may be added later). Unfixed Penarth Placemaking updates * and project promoting and progress (Penarth Community collabs with GPG, PLS, VoGC and more...) January TBC Penarth Community Collaboration with Penarth Library (new history section opening) Sun 11th: PMV & MCS (collab): Beach Cleanup * (<Register via MSC Website) Mon 12th: PLHS: ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS & NEW MEMBERS START (£20pa - cash only) Mon 12th: PLHS: "The History of the Royal Welsh Collage of Music & Drama" - Mr Paul Clements Thu 15th: PCS: "Set the Sails Windward" - Penarth's Maritime History - Bruce Wallace (Local Historian) (History of Penarth's Shipping & Seafront part #1 of 6) Tue 27th: PPP (Collab):"Shipwrecks of Penarth & The Bristol Channel " - Alan Thorne (Local Historian) * (History of Penarth's Shipping & Seafront part #2 of 6) February Mon 09th: PLHS: "The History of the Free French Air Force at St Athan - 1940-45" - Dr John Martin Thu 19th: PCS: History of Penarth's Shipping & Seafront part #3:"Flat Holm, then and Now" - Bridget Box (History of Penarth's Shipping & Seafront part #3 of 6) Wed 25th: PCS: Tour of Barry Recycling Centre (VoGC Representative) - (Special Event) TBC: Penarth Community Collaboration: Attendance @ The Penarth Community Showcase Fayre March Mon 09th: PLHS: TBC Tue 10th : PPP: "William Randolph Hurst" - Martin Blemy (St Donats Castle)* Thu 19th: PCS & PTF(PCS): "Penarth Tree Forum Annual Update" - Penarth Tree Forum Committee Sat 28th: FIGS: Celebration of Centenary Anniversary of The Opening of The Italian Gardens {Tue 31st: Centenary Anniversary Date of The Opening of The Italian Gardens 1926-2026} April PCS: ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS & NEW MEMBERSHIPS PERIOD STARTS Penarth Bat Watch Walks Season Starts (Apr-Oct) - follow the Whatsapp Broadcast Channel for updates on the walk schedule (PCS, Sub-Groups & Community Collab) Thu 09th: FoVS: 07th Anniversary 2019-2026 Mon 13th: PLHS: "Cogan Pill Manor House (a.k.a. “The Courts”) and the Herberts" - Bruce Wallace (Local Historian) Thu 16th: PCS: AGM +"What actually used to happen at Penarth Docks" - Alan Thorne (Local Historian) (History of Penarth's Shipping & Seafront part #4 of 6, Penarth Docks part #1) May National Local & Community History Month TBC: Waverley Collaborations (pre-sailing) TBC: Balmoral Collaborations (updates on restoration & service) TBC: Penarth Community's Bigger & More Collaborative Showcase Fayre (promotional attending) Sat 09th: FoVS: Spring Plant Sale Mon 11th: PLHS: 150th Anniversary Guided Tour of Albert Primary School (PLHS Special Event) - Evening Talk TBC: Sun 17th: PCS: Alan Thorne's Annual Town Guided Walk & Talk - Penarth Docks area. (History of Penarth's Shipping & Seafront part #5 of 6, Penarth Docks part #2) Thu 21st: PCS: NO EVENING TALK June Mon 08th: PLHS: Alan Thorne's Annual Town Guided Walk & Talk - The Esplanade & Seafront. ( History of Penarth's Shipping & Seafront part #6 of 6) TBC: Promotional Stand at Penarth Summer Festival (for PCS & Sub-Groups + Community Collabo) Mon 18th: PCS: "Local Environmental Quality standards and Place-based street cleaning" - Colin Smith (VoGC) July Mon 13th: PLHS: “Fashion on the Ration” - Rosemary Chalanor Thu 16th: PCS: "Penarth Town Heritage Trail Update" - David Noble (PCS Committee) August Mon 10th: PLHS: No Evening Talk Thu 20th: PCS: No Evening Talk September Organic September 150th Anniversary of Albert Rd School - 1876-2026 TBC: PMV & MCS * (collab): Big Beach Clean Up Mon 14th: PLHS: "A History of Glebe St" - Chris Riley (Local Historian) Thu 17th: PCS & PMV(PCS): "Penarth Marine Volunteers Beach Buddies Update" - Vern Cornish (PMV Co-ordinator) Sat 26th: FoVS: Autumn Plant Sale October International Bat Month Sat 10th : Penarth Community Collaboration: Apple Day 2026 [PCS, FoSJP(PCS), FoAT(PCS) PTF(PCS), GPG, PGC(GPG) BP(GPG), and more...] Mon 12th: PLHS: Cardiff University’s Fonmon Castle Archaeological Excavations - Dr Andy Seaman Thu 15th: PCS: Annual Cheese & Wine (PCS 40th Anniversary Special) - Guest Speaker - Alan Thorne. 19th-25th: International Bat Week (end of Bat Watch Season) November {Thu 05th: PCS 40th Anniversary (current society) 1986-2026} Mon 09th: PLHS: AGM & Archives Exploring - PLHS Committee Thu 19th: PCS: "Edwardian Penarth up to 1918" - Chris Riley (Local Historian) December 01st-31st: FoVS: Lanterns in The Square Mon 14th: PLHS: No Evening Talk TBC Wed 16th: FoVS & PCS : Carols in The Square TBC 23rd: FoAT: Carols in the Triangle Thu 17th: PCS: No Evening Talk Upcoming Events All Ship&Sea Series PCS AGM Fundraising FIGS FOAT FOSJP FOVS PMV PTF PTHT [3RD PARTY] [PLHS*] [GPG*] [VoGC] Mer, 17 Rhag FoVS: Carols in The Square Dec 2025 / Victoria Square Learn more 17 Rhag 2025, 18:00 Victoria Square, Victoria Square, Penarth CF64, UK Come and sing Carols with Friends of Victoria Square DATE EITHER TUE 16th or Wed 17th December 2025 Multiple Dates Sad, 20 Rhag FOVS Saturday Sessions @ The Square / Victoria Square Learn more 20 Rhag 2025, 10:00 – 12:00 Victoria Square, Victoria Square, Penarth CF64, UK Friends of Victoria Square is one of our sub-groups. They hold regular work party sessions at Victoria Square throughout the year. New members welcome. Multiple Dates Sad, 27 Rhag FOVS Saturday Sessions @ The Square / Victoria Square Learn more 27 Rhag 2025, 10:00 – 12:00 Victoria Square, Victoria Square, Penarth CF64, UK Friends of Victoria Square is one of our sub-groups. They hold regular work party sessions at Victoria Square throughout the year. New members welcome. Multiple Dates Sad, 10 Ion FOVS Saturday Sessions @ The Square (2026) / Victoria Square Learn more 10 Ion 2026, 10:00 – 12:00 Victoria Square, Victoria Square, Penarth CF64, UK Friends of Victoria Square is one of our sub-groups. They hold regular work party sessions at Victoria Square throughout the year. New members welcome. Sul, 11 Ion PMV: Beach Cleanup (Jan 2026) with Marine Conservation Society / Penarth Beach RSVP 11 Ion 2026, 15:00 – 16:00 Penarth Beach, The Esplanade, Penarth CF64, UK Join our sub-group, the Penarth Marine Volunteers as they help keep Penarth's beach clean. Register via MCS Website. Multiple Dates Llun, 12 Ion PLHS: January 2026 / Tabernacle Baptist Church Learn more 12 Ion 2026, 19:00 – 21:00 Tabernacle Baptist Church, Plassey St, Penarth CF64 1EN, UK Join the PLHS for their monthly series of talks on local history and other topics of interest. Multiple Dates Iau, 15 Ion PCS: January - "Set the Sails Windward" - Penarth's Maritime History - Bruce Wallace / St Augustine's Church Hall, Penarth Buy Tickets 15 Ion 2026, 18:45 – 21:00 St Augustine's Church Hall, Penarth, Albert Rd, Penarth CF64, UK Join Bruce as he talks about this fascinating subject. Part of the "Penarth's Shipping & Seafront History Series" of presentations (part 1 of 6). Multiple Dates Sad, 17 Ion FOVS Saturday Sessions @ The Square (2026) / Victoria Square Learn more 17 Ion 2026, 10:00 – 12:00 Victoria Square, Victoria Square, Penarth CF64, UK Friends of Victoria Square is one of our sub-groups. They hold regular work party sessions at Victoria Square throughout the year. New members welcome. Multiple Dates Sad, 24 Ion FOVS Saturday Sessions @ The Square (2026) / Victoria Square Learn more 24 Ion 2026, 10:00 – 12:00 Victoria Square, Victoria Square, Penarth CF64, UK Friends of Victoria Square is one of our sub-groups. They hold regular work party sessions at Victoria Square throughout the year. New members welcome. Maw, 27 Ion PPP: Alan Thorne Talk - Shipwrecks of Penarth & The Bristol Channel. / Penarth RSVP 27 Ion 2026, 18:30 – 21:00 Penarth, Pier Pavilion, The Esplanade, Penarth CF64 3AU, UK This is a Penarth Pier Pavilion talk in collaboration with Penarth Civic Society & Penarth Local History Society. Tickets via PPP Ticketsolve. Part of the "Penarth's Shipping & Seafront History Series" of presentations (part 2 of 6). Multiple Dates Sad, 31 Ion FOVS Saturday Sessions @ The Square (2026) / Victoria Square Learn more 31 Ion 2026, 10:00 – 12:00 Victoria Square, Victoria Square, Penarth CF64, UK Friends of Victoria Square is one of our sub-groups. They hold regular work party sessions at Victoria Square throughout the year. New members welcome. Multiple Dates Sad, 07 Chwef FOVS Saturday Sessions @ The Square (2026) / Victoria Square Learn more 07 Chwef 2026, 10:00 – 12:00 Victoria Square, Victoria Square, Penarth CF64, UK Friends of Victoria Square is one of our sub-groups. They hold regular work party sessions at Victoria Square throughout the year. New members welcome. Multiple Dates Llun, 09 Chwef PLHS: February 2026 / Tabernacle Baptist Church Learn more 09 Chwef 2026, 19:00 – 21:00 Tabernacle Baptist Church, Plassey St, Penarth CF64 1EN, UK Join the PLHS for their monthly series of talks on local history and other topics of interest. Multiple Dates Sad, 14 Chwef FOVS Saturday Sessions @ The Square (2026) / Victoria Square Learn more 14 Chwef 2026, 10:00 – 12:00 Victoria Square, Victoria Square, Penarth CF64, UK Friends of Victoria Square is one of our sub-groups. They hold regular work party sessions at Victoria Square throughout the year. New members welcome. Multiple Dates Iau, 19 Chwef PCS: February - Flat Holm - Then and Now - Bridget Box / St Augustine's Church Hall, Penarth Buy Tickets 19 Chwef 2026, 18:45 – 21:00 St Augustine's Church Hall, Penarth, Albert Rd, Penarth CF64, UK Join Bridget as he talks about this fascinating subject. Part of the "Penarth's Shipping & Seafront History Series" of presentations (part 3 of 6). Multiple Dates Sad, 21 Chwef FOVS Saturday Sessions @ The Square (2026) / Victoria Square Learn more 21 Chwef 2026, 10:00 – 12:00 Victoria Square, Victoria Square, Penarth CF64, UK Friends of Victoria Square is one of our sub-groups. They hold regular work party sessions at Victoria Square throughout the year. New members welcome. Multiple Dates Sad, 28 Chwef FOVS Saturday Sessions @ The Square (2026) / Victoria Square Learn more 28 Chwef 2026, 10:00 – 12:00 Victoria Square, Victoria Square, Penarth CF64, UK Friends of Victoria Square is one of our sub-groups. They hold regular work party sessions at Victoria Square throughout the year. New members welcome. Multiple Dates Sad, 07 Maw FOVS Saturday Sessions @ The Square (2026) / Victoria Square Learn more 07 Maw 2026, 10:00 – 12:00 Victoria Square, Victoria Square, Penarth CF64, UK Friends of Victoria Square is one of our sub-groups. They hold regular work party sessions at Victoria Square throughout the year. New members welcome. Multiple Dates Llun, 09 Maw PLHS: March 2026 / Tabernacle Baptist Church Learn more 09 Maw 2026, 19:00 – 21:00 Tabernacle Baptist Church, Plassey St, Penarth CF64 1EN, UK Join the PLHS for their monthly series of talks on local history and other topics of interest. Multiple Dates Sad, 14 Maw FOVS Saturday Sessions @ The Square (2026) / Victoria Square Learn more 14 Maw 2026, 10:00 – 12:00 Victoria Square, Victoria Square, Penarth CF64, UK Friends of Victoria Square is one of our sub-groups. They hold regular work party sessions at Victoria Square throughout the year. New members welcome. Load More Upcoming Events Attendance Fees Tickets available for reservation via each event listing &/ on the door where available (excluding Special and 3rd Party events which must be booked in advance). Cash & Card/NFC Accepted. £Donations also welcome MEMBERS (All Types) Regular: Free Special: Event Fee Only Open: Free (£Donations welcome) 3rd Party: 3rd Party Fee [+ Ticket Processing Fee] Sub Groups: Variable NON-MEMBERS Age: 26+ / 18-25 / Under 18 Regular: £3 / £2 / Free Special: Event Fee + Regular Fee Open: Free (£Donations welcome) 3rd Party: 3rd Party Fee [+ Ticket Processing Fee] Sub Groups: Variable Attendance Fees Mae’r Gymdeithas fel arfer yn cynnal cyfarfodydd neu ddigwyddiadau misol sydd am ddim i aelodau eu mynychu. Mae'r digwyddiadau hyn fel arfer yn canolbwyntio ar Benarth ond weithiau mae gennym siaradwyr gwadd sydd â stori ddiddorol eu hunain i'w hadrodd. 2022 MAE DIGWYDDIADAU YN ÔL! Gwiriwch y dudalen hon am unrhyw Ddigwyddiadau sydd ar ddod yn 2022 (I weld manylion llawn digwyddiad, cliciwch ar ei enw) Gallwch hefyd edrych ar https://www.friendsofvictoriasquare.org/events am restr lawn o'u digwyddiadau, yn ogystal â digwyddiadau a gweithgareddau Grwpiau Cymunedol eraill sy'n mynd rhagddynt o amgylch y dref. Mae’r Gymdeithas fel arfer yn cynnal cyfarfodydd neu ddigwyddiadau misol sydd am ddim i aelodau eu mynychu. Mae'r digwyddiadau hyn fel arfer yn canolbwyntio ar Benarth ond weithiau mae gennym siaradwyr gwadd sydd â stori ddiddorol eu hunain i'w hadrodd. 2022 MAE DIGWYDDIADAU YN ÔL! Gwiriwch y dudalen hon am unrhyw Ddigwyddiadau sydd ar ddod yn 2022 (I weld manylion llawn digwyddiad, cliciwch ar ei enw) Gallwch hefyd edrych ar https://www.friendsofvictoriasquare.org/events am restr lawn o'u digwyddiadau, yn ogystal â digwyddiadau a gweithgareddau Grwpiau Cymunedol eraill sy'n mynd rhagddynt o amgylch y dref. Mae’r Gymdeithas fel arfer yn cynnal cyfarfodydd neu ddigwyddiadau misol sydd am ddim i aelodau eu mynychu. Mae'r digwyddiadau hyn fel arfer yn canolbwyntio ar Benarth ond weithiau mae gennym siaradwyr gwadd sydd â stori ddiddorol eu hunain i'w hadrodd. 2022 MAE DIGWYDDIADAU YN ÔL! Gwiriwch y dudalen hon am unrhyw Ddigwyddiadau sydd ar ddod yn 2022 (I weld manylion llawn digwyddiad, cliciwch ar ei enw) Gallwch hefyd edrych ar https://www.friendsofvictoriasquare.org/events am restr lawn o'u digwyddiadau, yn ogystal â digwyddiadau a gweithgareddau Grwpiau Cymunedol eraill sy'n mynd rhagddynt o amgylch y dref. PCS Event Locations St Augustine's Church Hall [PCS Evening Events + others] Albert Rd Penarth CF64 * Indoor Location Usual Starting time is 7pm (doors from 645pm). End by 9pm. This location is wheelchair accessible, ground floor hall with a capacity of 80. Basic refreshments of hot beverages served by us when possible. Check with server for allergy options. Complimentary, but £donations welcome. Regular Events (unless stated otherwise) Toilets: Inside (inc. disabled). Vehicle Parking: Nearby streets (some restrictions apply) Nearest Bus Stops: Windsor Rd Arcade (240m) & Windsor Terrace (5min Nearest Train Station: Penarth (700m) Guided Walks [PCS & PLHS] Outdoor Locations Routes vary around Penarth and surrounds. Walks are designed to not be taxing. Wheelchair accessibility on most routes, with possible alternatives sought where applicable. Bring own refreshments and please dress appropriately for the weather. See event listing for starting location. Dogs may or may not be permitted to accompany - see event. Toilets: Nearest public location listed with event. Vehicle Parking: Depends on location Cycle Parking: Depends on location (bike may be brought with you on walk) Bus Stops: Various Station: Various 3rd Party/Collab Event Locations Penarth Library [Collab + PL Events] Please see VoGC website * for details Stanwell Rd, Penarth CF64 2AD * Indoors Wheelchair Access throughout Toilets: Onsite Vehicle Parking: Surrounding streets (some restrictions do apply) Bus Stops: (stops right outside from both directions), 792/93/94 Penarth Library (Stanwell Rd) (20m), Penarth Library (Rectory Rd) (5m). Station: Penarth (280m) Tabernacle Church [Penarth Local History Society] Plassey St, Penarth CF64 1EN * Indoors Some steps into event space Ramp access down side Onsite Toilets. Nearby Parking. Nearest Bus Stops: Windsor Arcade (240m) & Windsor Terrace (350m) Nearest Station: Penarth (700m) Penarth Pier Pavilion [VoGC + Collabs] The Esplanade, Penarth CF64 3AU * Indoors Wheelchair access throughout. Toilets: Onsite Vehicle Parking: Surrounding streets (restrictions do apply) Bicycle Parking: Nearby. Bus Stops: 88/305 The Esplanade (both directions 10&15m limited daytime only), 7/92/93/94 Windsor Arcade (700m) Windsor Terrace (750m). Station: Penarth (850m direct walking. Wheelchair route 1km via Beach Rd) Belle Vue Park & Pavilion [VoGC + Collab] Indoors (Pavilion) & Outdoors (Park) Wheelchair access throughout. Onsite Toilets (Pavilion during opening hours). Vehicle Parking: Surrounding streets (parking restrictions may apply) Bicycle Parking: In park Bus Stops: Windsor Rd Arcade & Windsor Terrace. Nearest Station: Penarth Sub-Group Event Locations [Friends of] Victoria Square Outdoor Location Flat parkland with paths throughout. Some events may take place on the grassed areas which can be difficult for wheelchairs if muddy. Refreshments will only be served at certain events. For night events please bring a torch. Please wear sensible footwear for terrain and dress Toilets: Church (when available), otherwise none. Vehicle Parking: Surrounding streets Bus Stops: Stanwell Rd Station: Penarth [Friends of] St Joseph's Park Outdoor Location Sloped parkland but with gentle winding path. Please wear sensible footwear for terrain and dress For night events please bring a torch Toilets: None nearby (despite onsite history...) Vehicle Parking: Surrounding streets Bicycle Parking: None dedicated Bus Stops: Penarth Police Station (Windsor Rd) (?m) 92/93/94, Dingle Park (Windsor Rd) 92/93/94 (?m), Terranova Way (Penarth Marina) 305 (both directions) Station: Dingle Rd (?m) Penarth (?m) [Friends of] Arcot Triangle Outdoor Location Small parkland with paths. Suitable for wheelchairs to pass through but some stepped access into planting areas. Toilets: None nearby (despite onsite history...) Vehicle Parking: Surrounding streets Bicycle Parking: None dedicated Bus Stops: Penarth Police Station (Windsor Rd) (<500m), Dingle Park (Windsor Rd) (<500m) Station: Dingle Rd (550m) Penarth (900m) [Friends of] The Italian Gardens Italian Gardens, The Esplanade, Penarth Seafront. Paved areas. Some steps Ramp access via adjacent café Toilets: (@ Coffee Co. next door / Penarth Pier / Pier Pavilion). Vehicle Parking: Along Esplanade (some restrictions apply) Bicycle Parking: Along Esplanade Bus Stops: The Esplanade (limited daytime service). Penarth Library (Stanwell Rd), Penarth Library (Rectory Rd) Station: Penarth Penarth Beach [PMV] The Esplanade, Penarth Seafront. Paved areas. Toilets: (@ Coffee Co. next door / Penarth Pier / Pier Pavilion). Vehicle Parking: (restrictions may apply) Bicycle Parking: Along Esplanade Bus Stops: The Esplanade (limited daytime service). Penarth Library (Stanwell Rd), Penarth Library (Rectory Rd) Station: Penarth PENARTH TREE FORUM LOCATIONS Outdoor Locations Variable. See Event Listing or speak to event leaders for details. Wheelchair accessible where possible. Railway Path [Project] Outdoor Location Flat, pathed area Wheelchair accessible though some grassed and planted areas may be muddy. For night time events please bring a torch. Toilets: None nearby Parking: in surrounding streets. Bicycle Parking: Bus Stops: Station: Penarth Cosmeston Orchard (Country Park & Lakes) Outdoor Location Some paths and access unsuitable for wheelchairs & mobility issues. Toilets: at Visitor Centre Vehicle Parking: Onsite (some restrictions apply) Cycle parking: At Visitor Centre, bikes can be brought to orchard. Bus Stops: Cosmeston Lakes (both directions) Lavernock Rd 88/94 Station: Penarth Event Locations

Pier Penarth Agorwyd y pier ym 1898 ac roedd yn atyniad poblogaidd i bobl sy'n mynd ar lan y môr ar y pryd, a oedd hefyd yn mwynhau teithiau ar stemars pleser a oedd yn gweithredu o'r pier. Ar sawl achlysur cafodd ei ddifrodi gan gychod a oedd yn gwrthdaro â'r strwythur ac ym 1931, torrodd tân allan yn un o'r pafiliynau. Ni ddisodlwyd y pafiliwn pren hwn erioed, ond defnyddiwyd pafiliwn concrit dros y blynyddoedd fel neuadd gyngerdd, ystafell ddawnsio, sinema ac at ddibenion eraill. Ar hyn o bryd mae'n gartref i Bafiliwn Pier Penarth. Yn ôl i'r Map>

Mae'r Pwyllgor wedi cytuno i fynd at Gyngor Bro Morgannwg gyda'r bwriad o gytuno i godi cyfres o arwyddion Gwybodaeth ledled y dref. Ar hyn o bryd prin iawn yw'r arwyddion o'r fath ac nid oes gan y rhai sy'n cael eu codi unrhyw wybodaeth go iawn am hanes na threftadaeth Penarth. Rydym yn rhagweld y bydd oddeutu 20 i 25 o Fyrddau Gwybodaeth, ynghyd â chyfres o Blaciau Glas ynghlwm wrth adeiladau a phwyntiau gwybodaeth cod QR a fyddai'n galluogi defnyddwyr ffonau symudol i sganio cod a fyddai wedyn yn rhoi dolen i'n gwefan a fyddai â gwybodaeth fanylach amdani yr adeilad neu'r unigolyn sy'n cael sylw. Megis dechrau y mae'r prosiect hwn a byddwn yn ymgynghori'n llawn ag aelodau i roi gwybod ichi beth yw ein cynlluniau, bydd hyn hefyd yn rhoi cyfle i chi wneud eich awgrymiadau a'ch sylwadau eich hun. Byddem yn rhagweld y byddai'r prosiect yn cymryd peth amser, bydd angen i ni wneud cais am arian y Loteri Genedlaethol a byddwn yn ceisio ymgysylltu â'r gymuned ac ysgolion i helpu i adeiladu'r gronfa wybodaeth ar ei gyfer. Teimlwn pe bai'r prosiect hwn yn cael ei fabwysiadu y gallai fod yn ffynhonnell wybodaeth werthfawr iawn i breswylwyr ac ymwelwyr fel ei gilydd. Gallwch gefnogi gwaith y Gymdeithas Ddinesig trwy ddod yn aelod. Mae aelodaeth unigol yn costio £ 10.00 ac mae'n £ 15.00 i gwpl, y flwyddyn. Ewch i.... https://www.penarthsociety.org.uk/join-us

Mae Cymdeithas Ddinesig Penarth yn gwneud mwy a mwy yn y dref - ac mae angen help arni gan bobl leol sydd â diddordeb i wneud hyd yn oed mwy. Mae gennym dimau rhagorol o wirfoddolwyr yn helpu gyda'n holl goed newydd, yn Sgwâr Victoria, ar Lwybr y Rheilffordd a mwy. Rydym bob amser yn gwirio ceisiadau cynllunio ac yn cysylltu â'r Cynghorau Tref a'r Fro. Rydym yn chwilio am rai sy'n helpu dwylo a meddyliau i'n cynorthwyo ar y pwyllgor. Felly os oes gennych unrhyw ddiddordebau neu sgiliau penodol yn debyg i weinyddiaeth, ymgysylltu â'r gymuned, cyfrifon, cyfryngau cymdeithasol ac ati, yna hoffem yn fawr iawn ichi gymryd rhan. Os hoffech ei drafod, byddem yn falch iawn o glywed gennych. Cysylltwch â'r Cadeirydd, Anne Evans, ar 07818 280 336 neu trwy www.penarthsociety.org.uk.

(Mae'r dudalen hon yn aros i gael ei chyfieithu - Apologies, this blog is awaiting translation) In early 2019 local residents were dismayed to see several of our iconic Victorian lampposts being removed and replaced with galvanised steel modern replacements. There were several protests and a great many letters to both the Vale of Glamorgan Council and the local media. The Vale Council had taken the decision to replace the posts with more energy efficient LED lighting units. There was a petition arranged by a local resident, Gemma Critchley and this attracted over 1200 signatures, the Civic Society also emailed the Council to protest and ask that the programme was halted, however we were advised that the programme had been announced as far back as 2018 and instructions had been put in place for contractors to carry out the upgrade.In July whilst walking his dogs in Victoria square one of our Trustees noticed that there were still some of the original posts and the Society decided to submit a Freedom of Information Request in a last attempt to save the posts. As a charitable body we hoped that we may be able to apply for grant funding to save them, 30/07/19 Freedom of Information Request Please can you tell me how many lampposts are still remaining and how many have been removed. We are interested in the possibility of investigating grant opportunities to save as many of the lampposts as possible. Therefore we would also like to ask for the additional information of just what is involved in the process of upgrading and a breakdown of the costs thereof. 68 columns have been replaced, 200 remain Cost of replacement in similar style Cast Iron Column £2500 (approximate costs) LED Lantern £700 Plant & Labour £800 Costs £4000 Cost of Standard Column Standard Column £100 (current standard residential spec) Standard LED Lantern £120 Plant & Labour £800 Costs £1020 However this answer did not answer our key question, of whether it would be possible to convert them, so we submitted a further Request. 27/8/19 Further Question You have not answered the key question, that is what the cost would be to CONVERT the present columns to LED lighting rather than replacing them. 28/8/19 Answer It is not possible to replace the old Victorian columns as they are either electrically unsafe or structurally unsound. Therefore we are unable to provide a cost for something that cannot be practicably achieved. We were unhappy with this broad brushstroke approach so submitted a further request with particular reference to two lampposts in Beach Lane which had already been converted to LED light. These posts were of an unsuitable design, pictured below, but at least they showed that conversion was possible 30/8/19 Further Question Thank you for your response, however it raises further questions. 1) How many of the 268 lampposts were actually inspected to see if they were either structurally unsound or electrically unsafe?. 2) Please can we see the results of any such inspections? 3) Of the 68 posts already lost, how many of them were found to be structurally unsound or unsafe once they were ripped out of the ground by the Contractors? 4) Two lampposts in Beach Lane/Kymin Terrace have actually been converted to LED units, how much did these cost and why were they converted? This resulted in a very interesting response 1/10/19 Answer Question 1 The existing cast iron columns have never been structurally tested. However, all the cast iron columns are in poor condition and this is evident from the connection boxes that have recently collapsed. Question 2 There were electrical test certificates but these have been archived. I have contacted the service area again to check if any of these can be made available. I have not had a response as of yet. If we are able to provide any of these within the time limit of 18 hours (as specified in the Freedom of Information Act) I will let you know. Question 3: No information available. Question 4: Council Policy was to convert all lanterns in residential areas to LED. Cast iron columns were part of this process however it was brought to our attention by the contractor that the spigot was too weak to support the loading of the new lantern. In the interest of health and safety, it was decided to stop the LED lantern replacement on this particular column type. With reference to costs, we can confirm that the cost for the lantern replacements in Beach Lane was approximately £160.00 per column. We then approached some other Councils and received very helpful advice from Canterbury City Council in particular, they put us in touch with some street furniture suppliers and contractors who had converted the lampposts in Canterbury to LED. We learned that the main issue they had was the fact that when the posts had been converted to electric lights from gas the junction box for the mains cable to the lamps was placed at the top of the column, this made electrical testing and maintenance more difficult than necessary because contractors needed a cherry picker to enable access at height. They had resolved this by installing a junction box panel at ground level. It then became clear that when the Vale Council was saying that the “electrically unsafe” element of their argument related to the fact that some of the junction boxes had burst open and had to be taped up with tape to hold them together. The “structurally unsound” element related to the fact that when a test lamppost in Beach Lane had been converted to LED the contractor had reported that the spigot which was used to attach the new unit did not look like it would be strong enough to support the new unit. This LED unit was not appropriate to the Conservation Area as it was of a modern design. Another structural issue was that some lampposts had started to lean due to subsidence issues. Our work with the street furniture suppliers suggested that a ground level junction box and LED lantern could be sourced for approximately £700.00 plus fitting. In October 2019 we wrote to the Chief Executive of the Vale Council, expressing our concern and the fact that in our opinion, rather than spending £1020 on replacing the columns, they could be upgraded with more appropriate lanterns at less cost than this. We were pleased to be invited to a meeting with Peter King, Councillor responsible for Neighbourhood Services and Miles Punter, Director of Neighbourhood Services. At the meeting we were told that following on from a change of control at the Council the Executive had reviewed the programme in the light of the huge public opinion backlash and that they had decided to replace the posts with a more sympathetic design, a modern reproduction post with a Victorian style lantern. We welcomed this gesture, but pointed out that we already have the genuine article and that we believed that they could be converted cost effectively. We decided as a group to work together with the suppliers that we had suggested to see if the existing posts could in fact be upgraded to LED units cost effectively. The suppliers came to a second group meeting and it was decided that a ground level junction box would be the best way to overcome the structural and electrical issues that had been causing the problems earlier. In fact it was Mr Puntland who suggested the final design box, having seen a similar one during a visit to the City of Westminster. A test lamppost conversion was ordered and this was completed in Rectory Road in May 2020. The conversion was a success and the Council is now going to go out to tender to convert all of the existing Victorian posts, as long as they have not started to lean too severely. The posts in Cwrt-y-Vill Road which had been removed have been converted to the reproduction columns. Penarth Civic Society would like to thank the Vale of Glamorgan Council for being big enough to listen to the argument, accept that we all have a responsibility to preserve our heritage wherever possible and reverse their original decision. We are pleased that we have all been able to work together in collaboration to save our Victorian Lampposts. The upgraded lampposts look lovely, they are much more in keeping with the conservation area and of course are also much more energy efficient than the old ones.