Penarth will host an extraordinary evening of reflection, courage and second chances this April, as Steve Gallant QGM visits Penarth Yacht Club to share his remarkable life story.

Gallant was serving a life sentence when he became involved in the 2019 London Bridge attack. While attending a prisoner rehabilitation event nearby, he and three other men confronted the attacker, helping to restrain him using a narwhal tusk taken from the venue. His actions contributed to preventing further harm, and he was later awarded the Queen’s Gallantry Medal in recognition of his bravery.

His journey from offender to national hero has since captured international attention. Now a speaker and author of The Road to London Bridge, Gallant reflects on accountability, redemption and the turning points that reshaped his life. The event offers a rare opportunity for local audiences to hear his story in person.

Through honest, often darkly humorous storytelling, Steve explores themes of resilience, trauma, identity, and recovery, while also offering first-hand insight into the rapid spread of Islamist extremist networks within the prison system, and the consequences this has for rehabilitation and ultimately, public safety.

The evening has also been organised to support a local cause. All proceeds will go to Woody’s Lodge, which provides wellbeing support and respite for veterans and emergency service personnel across Wales.

Organiser Kath Fisher said bringing Gallant to Penarth is a unique opportunity for the community. “To have someone with such a powerful and thought-provoking story speak locally is a real privilege, and we’re delighted the event will also raise funds for Woody’s Lodge.”

Event details
Date: Saturday, 11 April 2026
Venue: Penarth Yacht Club
Time: 7pm start

Tickets are £27.80 and are available online via Eventbrite.