Newydd Housing Association first unveiled new stained-glass windows at St Paul’s Community Centre in Penarth back in September 2023.
Due to the scale of the project at the time four small windows, seen at either side of the former Church entrance and at the side of the façade, were not transformed to stained glass with the large windows. However, Newydd can now reveal that these smaller windows have also now been completed.
Rachel Honey-Jones, Head of Community Regeneration at Newydd Housing Association said, “After the fantastic work of Lightworks Stained-Glass on the main windows, we felt that it was essential to also regenerate the smaller windows to complement this stunning development. And we couldn't be more pleased with the result."
“The number of individuals and companies that have been involved in this project from start to finish has been incredible. These stained-glass windows are a stunning site for the whole community to enjoy for generations to come.”
Dan Burke, Founder and Director at Lightworks Stained-Glass who produced and installed the windows, said, “It has been a privilege to have been tasked with delivering this project and playing our part in breathing new life into the old façade of St Pauls. We are incredibly happy with the finished stained-glass scheme and the final four smaller windows are very much the cherry on the cake.”
Redeveloping the former Church
Working in partnership with the Vale of Glamorgan Council, community groups, local residents and schools, the striking windows were designed by local artist Sarah Sweeney and manufactured by Lightworks Stained-Glass.
Newydd worked in partnership with the Vale of Glamorgan Council, as part of a £3million development part funded by the Welsh Government, to provide 14 apartments for affordable rent to people working and living in the area as well as a community centre, now managed by Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS).
Keeping the façade of the church, contractors, WK Plasterers Ltd, were appointed to redevelop the former church following planning permission, which was approved by the Vale of Glamorgan Council in April 2018, with the redevelopment completing in 2020.
Staff from Newydd and Lightworks Stained-Glass; including Rachel Honey-Jones far left, and Dan Burke far right.
