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. 2025 Events Programme 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. PLHS presentations take place on the 2nd Monday of each month (except August & December) at The Tabernacle Church, Plassey St. 1930-2100. Entry is £3 for non-members, with raffle available. Cash only. Membership of PLHS is £20 annually from Jan-Dec 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. June Fri 20th - The Balmoral restoration Fundraising Cruise (Waverley Excursions*) Tue 24th - The Balmoral - a film about its recent restoration (Penarth Pier Pavilion: Cinema by the Sea ) * July Thu 10th (moved from 19th July) - PCS: The Life of Constance Maillard - Brenda Gibbins Sat 12th - PCS & Sub-groups: Promotional Stand @ Penarth Summer Festival (Penarth Town Council) * Sun 13th - PCS: Annual Guided Walk - Penarth Town Centre - Alan Thorne Mon 14th - PLHS: The Windsor Clives of Penarth - Chris Riley, (town historian) Sat 19th - Vale Nature Festival (Cosmestion Lakes) - PTF to be present to promote August No Events September Dates pending - Collaboration with Penarth Library for their 120th Anniversary Mon 08th - PLHS: Women Artists and Photographers - Rosemary Chaloner (Barry War Museum Historian) Mon 8th - PYC: History of Penarth Yacht Club - Part 4 - Alan Thorne (@Penarth Yacht Club) Thu 18th - PCS: The Headland Walkway Project - Alun Michael October Sat 11th - FOVS: Autumn Cake & Plant Sale @ Victoria Sq Mon 13th - PLHS: Maughan & John St - Bruce Wallace (town historian) Thu 16th - PCS: Annual Cheese & Wine Evening with Alan Thorne 21st-26th - International Bat Week (Watch Walks TBC) November Wed 5th - PCS: 39th Anniversary (current society) Mon 10th - PLHS: AGM + QUIZ / Social Evening. Thu 20th - PCS: The Windsor Clive Family and Penarth - Chris Riley 29th Nov - 24th Dec - FOVS: Lanterns In the Square at Victoria Square December TBC - FOVS & PCS: 'Carols in the Square' at Victoria Square Pending Scheduling (dates & confirmation TBC) 120yr marking of Penarth Library Opening (anniversary date is in August, events pending for September) Alan Thorne Talk - The History of Penarth Pier, (for 130yrs open anniversary) - (@ Penarth Pier Pavilion ) More events may be added at a later date. Please check back regularly. Full details and registration / ticket options will be added below soon. 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. Event Locations St Augustine's Church Hall Albert Rd Indoor Location This location is wheelchair accessible, ground floor hall with a capacity of 80. Toilets (inc. disabled). Basic refreshments of hot beverages served by us. Check with server for allergy options. Regular Events (unless stated otherwise) Guided Walks 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. No toilets but nearest will be indicated. Bring own refreshments and please dress appropriately for the weather. See event listing for starting location. Nearby parking is on the streets with limited disabled parking close by. Penarth Library Please see VoGC website * for details [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. Please wear sensible footwear for terrain and dress Toilets may be available if church is open for access, otherwise no on-site facilities Refreshments will only be served at certain events. For night events please bring a torch No on-site parking but may be possible in surrounding streets. [Friends of] St Joseph's Park Outdoor Location Sloped parkland but with gentle winding path. Please wear sensible footwear for terrain and dress No onsite toilets. For night events please bring a torch No onsite parking or parking along lower road. parking may be restricted in upper streets. [Friends of] Arcot Triangle Outdoor Location Small parkland with paths. Suitable for wheelchairs to pass through but some stepped access into planting areas. No onsite toilets No on-site parking but parking may be available in surrounding streets. 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. No onsite toilets. Nearby parking in surrounding streets. Penarth Tree Forum Locations Outdoor Locations Variable. See Event Listing or speak to event leaders for details. Wheelchair accessible where possible. [Friends of] The Italian Gardens Italian Gardens, The Esplanade, Penarth Seafront. Paved areas. Some steps Ramp access via adjacent café No Onsite Toilets (nearest, Penarth Pier). Nearby Parking. Event Locations Upcoming Events Multiple Dates FOVS Saturday Sessions @ The Square Sad, 14 Meh Victoria Square More info Learn more The Life of Constance Maillard - Brenda Gibbins Iau, 10 Gorff St Augustine's Church Hall, Penarth More info Buy Tickets Annual Guided Walk 2025 - Penarth Town Centre - Alan Thorne Sul, 13 Gorff Penarth Station Car Park More info Buy Tickets The History of Penarth Yacht Club Part IV Llun, 08 Medi Penarth Yacht Club More info Buy Tickets The Headland Walkway Project - Alun Michael Iau, 18 Medi St Augustine's Church Hall, Penarth More info Buy Tickets Annual Cheese & Wine and History Talk 2025 - Alan Thorne Iau, 16 Hyd St Augustine's Church Hall, Penarth More info Buy Tickets The Windsor Clive Family and Penarth - Chris Riley Iau, 20 Tach St Augustine's Church Hall, Penarth More info Buy Tickets FOVS Plant & Cake Sale - Autumn 2025 Date and time is TBD Victoria Square More info Learn more

Croeso i Wefan Cymdeithas Ddinesig Penarth. Cymdeithas Ddinesig Penarth canolbwyntio ar dreftadaeth, pobl a datblygiad y dyfodol tref Penarth , De Cymru. Rydym yn sefydliad annibynnol, anwleidyddol, gwirfoddol, wedi'i gyfansoddi fel aC casadwyi corfforedigO sefydliad (RCN 1182348) . Th e Mae cymdeithas yn ymgyrchu dros warchod a gwella ein tref hardd, gyda’i threftadaeth a’i bywyd diwylliannol pwysig, yn ogystal â chreu, datblygu a rhedeg prosiectau sydd o fudd i’r dref, gan ymdrin â phynciau fel cydnabyddiaeth hanesyddol, ymchwil a chadwraeth, monitro amgylcheddol , cadwraeth a gwella, ac addasu ac integreiddio anghenion a chyfleusterau modern i gyfansoddiad diwylliannol a hanesyddol yr ardal. Ein gwrthrych effeithol yw: - Ceisio datblygu a gwella ein tref, yn ogystal â diogelu ei hanes a'i threftadaeth ochr yn ochr â chynllunio ar gyfer y dyfodol. - Annog safonau dylunio a phensaernïaeth uchel. - Cefnogi cyfranogiad y C cyfan cymuned yn ei lywodraethu. Please support The Society by becoming a Member YMUNWCH Â NI Cefnogwch y Gymdeithas drwy ddod yn Aelod Mae Aelodaeth Flynyddol hyd at£10.00 ar gyfer unigolyn a£15.00 am gwpl. Cefnogwch y Gymdeithas drwy ddod yn Aelod Mae Aelodaeth Flynyddol hyd at£10.00 ar gyfer unigolyn a£15.00 am gwpl. YMUNWCH Â NI A Brief History of The Society Hanes Byr o'r Grŵp Ffurfiwyd y Gymdeithas ym 1986 fel ymateb i'r gwaith arfaethedig o ailddatblygu'r GymdeithasBaddonau Nofio Dŵr Halen ar yr Esplanade. Roedd nifer o adeiladau pwysig iawn eisoes wedi eu colli yn y dref wrth i ddatblygiadau gael eu dymchwel i wneud lle i fflatiau, Yn ffodus bu ymgyrch lwyddiannus i restru adeilad y baddonau (er iddo gael ei drawsnewid yn breswylfeydd preifat). Gallwch ddarllen am hyn ac ymgyrchoedd eraill a gynhaliwyd gennym yn Ymgyrchoedd y Gorffennol yadran yn ein Categori Newyddion yn ogystal â mwy am Ein Hanesydd Ein Hunain y yma>

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.