Penarth Civic Society
Cymdeithas Ddinesig Penarth
formerly The Penarth Society
Introduction
Welcome to The Penarth Civic Society Website.
The Penarth Civic Society focuses on the heritage, people and future development of the town of Penarth, South Wales.
We are an independent, non-political, voluntary organization, constituted as a Charitable Incorporated Organization (RCN 1182348). The Society campaigns for the protection and enhancement of our beautiful town, with its important heritage and cultural life, as well as creates, develops and runs projects that are beneficial to the town, covering such topics as Historical recognition, research and preservation, Environmental monitoring, conservation and improving, and the Adaption and integration of modern needs and facilities into the cultural and historical makeup of the area.
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Our objectives are:
- Seek to develop and improve our town, as well as to protect its history & heritage alongside future planning.
- Encourage high standards of design and architecture.
- Support the participation of the whole Community in its governance.
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A Brief History of The Group
The Association was formed in 1986 as a reaction to the planned redevelopment of the Saltwater Swimming Baths on The Esplanade. A number of very important buildings had already been lost in the town as developments had been demolished to make way for flats, Fortunately there was a successful campaign to list the baths building (though it was converted into private residences).
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You can read about this and other campaigns we ran in the Campaigns of the Past section in our News Category
as well as more about Our Own History here>
Our Projects
We have a number of projects in and around Penarth Town, either created and run by ourselves, or working in collaboration with other groups, organisations and councils. The types of projects we are involved with vary, though each has a basis relating to our core aims and mission.
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There are also a number of historical projects & campaigns that we (including as The Penarth Society) were involved with. Some of these we will display here while others can be found in Past Campaigns
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Our current & former projects are:
Uncovering our Own History
2023
We have our own interesting history to reveal.
What will we find...?
Year of
History
2024
This project is also coming soon...
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Our Sub-Groups
We have several sub-groups who were formed to take specific projects forward within the town. Each group leader sits on the executive committee to ensure that any activities are explained to the Society and co-ordinated efficiently.
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Several of the groups also work with and along-side the Vale of Glamorgan Council and Penarth Town Council when carrying out their projects. Each group is also interlinked, working together wherever there's a crossover in action and remit, sharing knowledge, ideas, resources and volunteers.
We currently have 5 active Sub-Groups and one temporarily suspended in their work (FIGS). We hope to have this back up and running soon.
As of 2023 the Penarth Beach Wardens is no longer an active sub-group, though we will continue to support other beach-based groups and initiatives that have popped up since.
Get Involved
These groups are always looking for new members.
If you would like to help and get involved with any of the above groups please Contact Us; enquiries@penarthsociety.org.uk
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