PENARTH PIER PAVILION SAVE THE DAY! Located on the beautiful esplanade in Penarth and looking out over the Bristol Channel is the iconic Penarth Pier Pavilion, a romantic venue with spectacular sea views for you and your guests to enjoy. First opening in 1929, Penarth Pier Pavilion is an impressive example of Art Deco architecture, with a vaulted main gallery and several charming wedding spaces to choose from. Hosting events throughout the year, the venue offers live music, art exhibitions and workshops. If you’re dreaming of tying the knot this summer, Penarth Pier Pavilion has some fabulous last-minute dates waiting for you: Friday 11th and 18th July and 1st and 8th August – with a £500 venue hire discount available! (T&Cs apply). Email pavilion@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk or call 01446 725 236 for more information and to book a viewing. BIG MAC’S WHOLLY SOUL BAND CELEBRATING! Big Mac’s Wholly Soul Band are a 12-piece classic soul band who have been together since 1990; they’ve played all over the UK, and in other stunning locations such as Vienna, Cairo, Tenerife, Germany and Dublin. Its lineup includes tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, trumpet, trombone, three female singers, one male singer, keyboards, bass, drums and guitar – that’s a whole lot of soul in one room! The band have supported or shared the bill with acts such as Billy Ocean, Edwin Starr, Jools Holland, Van Morrison, and many more. Big Mac have also written and recorded with Wilson Pickett’s daughter Veda, who is working to keep the memory of her father alive. They are now celebrating their 35th anniversary at the Corn Exchange in Newport on June 14th – an unforgettable way to commemorate an ever-successful career and to share the sound of soul. Check out www.facebook.com/groups/21693080282 GOLDEN GROVE IS EXPANDING Golden Grove is a serene retreat located amongst the rolling Welsh hills and has been a sanctuary for rest and relaxation for many years. The retreat includes a four-bedroom barn, two safari lodges, spa facilities and a spacious yoga studio. It’s now expanding its horizons offering the opportunity for couples to get married there. The beautiful surroundings, wellness-focused atmosphere, and intimate location makes for the perfect wedding venue. Golden Grove believe that the wedding day should be as joyful as planning it; its unique setting gives you the space to breathe to fully enjoy your day. The location naturally lends itself to more intimate wedding parties, enabling you to connect with everyone there and not be overwhelmed by an extensive guest list. Check out https://goldengroveretreat.co.uk NEWS Nearlywed Catch up on news from around the region Kirstie Stanley – Kirstie Stanley Photography | Facebook https://www.morganjamesphoto.co.uk 9 LOCAL NEWS
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