South West Wales News, Events & Opportunities

Each month, we pull together the region’s top headlines, and announcements from across our alliance, to create your Regional Round-up from 4theRegion.

From development and investment news to community projects, and business opportunities: we’ll make sure you’re in the know, so you can speak positively and confidently about what’s happening here in South West Wales.

Do you have an opportunity you’d like to share in our next round-up? Be sure to let us know!

April Regional Round-Up 2023

Jobs

Environment

Tenders

Education

Development

Tourism

City Deal

Life Science

Business

Events

MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

JCP Solicitors appoints new head of industry-leading Rural Practice team

One of Wales’s best known law firms, JCP Solicitors, which has an office in Swansea, has named Rhys Evans, who specialises in supporting clients nationwide across a range of rural legal matters, as the new Head of Rural Practice at the firm. Rhys acts for farmers on landlord and tenant disputes, partnership disputes, boundary disputes, adverse possession claims, easements, public and private rights of way issues. Read More

Living at Home picked as finalist for ’Start-Up Business of the Year’

The Federation of Small Businesses, who are celebrating the achievements and contributions of small businesses and the self-employed across the UK, has nominated Living at Home, a Swansea-based home care service, as a finalist for “Welsh Start-Up Business of the Year”. Hosted by Andrea Byrne of ITV News, the FSB Awards will take place at the prestigious Coal Exchange Hotel in Cardiff. Read more about Living at Home

Award Nominations for the DVLA

At the CCA Excellence Awards, Swansea Customer Service Centre was nominated for Innovation in Customer Service, Jack Hammacott for Manager of the Year, and Team 92 for Team of the Year. At the UK National Contact Centre Awards, Leanne James was nominated for Team manager of the year and Caroline Cook for Contact Centre manager of the year. The ODP Awards sees nominations for Caroline Cook, Peter Owen, Daniel Davies, Kate Crocker Read more about the DVLA

Five Directors appointed at leading legal firm JCP Solicitors

The legal firm, which has offices across south and west Wales, has promoted Kirsty Meech, Jac Staddon, Angela Killa, Jonathan Flynn and Nick O’Neill to Directors. Hayley Davies, Director and CEO at JCP Solicitors, said: “We know that we have some of the most talented and dedicated solicitors in south and west Wales working here at JCP Solicitors, and we want to recognise their value within our firm.” Read more about JCP Solicitors

JOBS & OPPORTUNITIES

Job Opportunities and Working at Swansea University

Looking for a new job? Changing role? Interested in what Swansea University can offer you? A warm and welcoming University, they value people for their skills regardless of their background and are proudly named as a top employer in the annual Stonewall Equality Index. They know that people have commitments outside their job, so they provide a working environment that allows employees to achieve the right work/life balance. Read More

Career Opportunity – Receptionist / Office Management

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the running of Morganstone’s office in terms of administration, answering telephone calls and transferring calls as necessary, meeting and greeting visitors to the company offices, maintaining and making bookings for the meeting rooms, and assisting with general admin. The role has a wide ranging but pivotal part to play in maintaining and coordinating the smooth running of the office. Read More

Job Vacancies at NPTC Group of Colleges

NPTC Group of Colleges is a thriving Further Education College, employing nearly 900 professional and dedicated staff, on a full-time, part-time and sessional basis, across 9 campuses throughout Neath Port Talbot and Powys. They are keen to recruit talented individuals who are passionate about helping them to deliver the highest standards of education and training to local people, communities and businesses. Read More

Love Carmarthenshire? Then why not become its ambassador?

An Online Ambassador Scheme has been launched by Carmarthenshire County Council that provides an online training opportunity to enhance your knowledge of the county’s tourism opportunities. From its stunning landscapes and outdoor adventures to its vibrant culture and rich heritage,  Carmarthenshire has something for everyone and as an ambassador you will be able to provide expert advice to tourists, visitors or local residents looking for a fun day out. Read More

Jobs and Working at UWTSD

People are at the heart of everything the University of Wales Trinity Saint David does. They are proud of their dedicated and talented employees and work together as a team to make a difference to the lives of their students and the communities they serve. ‘Transforming education, transforming lives’ is their mission. If you would like to join them on this journey and make a difference too, then they would love to hear from you. Read More

Job opportunities in the automotive industry

Whether you are looking to start your career or have a wealth of experience and knowledge in your chosen profession, Day’s Motor Group have a range of full time and part time job opportunities in the car industry to suit most people. If you’re looking for a new and exciting opportunity, then why not take a look at the job vacancies they currently have available by clicking here.

Be part of a successful organisation

The roots of Pembrokeshire College can be traced back to 1956 with the main campus being situated in Pembrokeshire’s county town of Haverfordwest. They believe they have a responsibility to provide first class education and training to ensure that Wales has a workforce ready and able to meet the economic demands of the future and to promote community engagement in skills. Read More

Marketing and Communications Officer

The Marketing and Communications Officer is a fast-paced role which will require someone who is vibrant, creative, adaptable and has the expertise or capability to manage all external marketing and comms activities for Race Council Cymru. Read More

Current Vacancies at Gower College Swansea

Looking for a fantastic opportunity to pass on your skills at Further Education level and inspire the next generation? Look no further! Here’s a list of Gower College Swansea’s current vacancies.

TENDERS & CONTRACTS

Tendering Opportunities with Carmarthenshire Council

Carmarthenshire Council is looking for suitably qualified contractors to provide domiciliary care support, a refresh of the Carmarthenshire Flying Start Childcare Services, and corporate workwear and PPE.

Contract Notices for the University of Wales Trinity Saint David

UWTSD are seeking suitably qualified contractors to provide vertical transportation (lift) maintenance, Learn Welsh “Ymlaen gyda’r Dysgu” provision, a summer marketing campaign, and external platform lifts at the Alex Building, Swansea and the CAWCS Building, Aberystwyth.

Contract Notices for Swansea University

Swansea University seeks suitably qualified contractors to carry out reconstruction and remodelling of Talbot South Road, and provide financial market and economic data analysis software.

Contract Notices for Pembrokeshire Council

Pembrokeshire Council is looking for suitably qualified contractors to provide environmental enforcement services, a period product subscription service, and housing related support for victims, survivors and perpetrators of VAWDASV.

NRW Timber signs and structures 2023-2027

Natural Resources Wales is looking to appoint supplier/s who will produce and deliver NRW signage and structures. Read More

Provision of Decorating Works at Student Accommodation

Pobl Group intends to establish a contract with suitably qualified and experienced contractor for the provision of decoration works at student accommodation based on the most economically advantageous tender. Read More

Contracts for Service/Maintenance

Swansea Council are seeking contractors to carry out servicing of its portable appliance testing works, fire alarms, air conditioning, communal TV distribution systems, fire extinguishers/dry risers/hydrants, and warden call systems.

Contract Notices for Swansea Council

The council is seeking to enter into contracts with suitably competent contractors for the supply of small food waste caddys, mobile enforcement camera car equipment, a school catering canopy/extraction units including associated duct work cleaning, materials for civil engineering works, ten minibuses, refurbishment and maintenance of a conveyor, and a home to school transport service.

DEVELOPMENT

More than 30 flats and new shopfronts could help revive key Swansea city centre street

Plans to revive a chunk of Swansea’s retail core and provide people with a place to live have been unveiled. Kartay Holdings wants to build 33 flats above a section of Oxford Street where it joins Union Street and upgrade the six shops – some of which are empty – below. The flats could be managed by social housing landlord Caredig. Main access would be at the rear, and there would be a timber building with a living, green roof for bikes and rubbish storage. Read More

Go-ahead given for Carmarthen town centre hub for health, learning and leisure

Health, leisure and learning facilities all under one roof in the centre of Carmarthen at the town’s former Debenhams store have been given the go ahead. The new hub – known as Carmarthen Hwb – will be the first of its kind in the county. The granting of planning permission means works at the former department store on St Catherine’s Walk can start. Construction engineering company Bouygues UK will deliver the scheme. Read More

SWANSEA BAY CITY DEAL

City Deal portfolio recognised for its positive impact across the region by winning top industry awards

The Swansea Bay City Deal, which is starting to transform South West Wales into a prosperous and sustainable region for its residents to work and live has gained recognition by winning several prestigious industry awards over the last 12 months. Over half of the projects and programmes have now picked up awards, which provide further assurance that the City Deal is well placed to benefit businesses and residents in the region. Read More

New, modern workspaces now available at Pembroke Port, the gateway to the green energy revolution

The redevelopment forms part of the wider Swansea Bay City Deal-backed Pembroke Dock Marine project which will deliver the facilities, services and spaces needed for the fast-growing marine renewables industry and low carbon sector. Commercial Manager at Pembroke Port, Sharon Adams, said “They will provide businesses with a modern environment within an historic port that’s at the heart of Pembrokeshire’s renewable energy transition.” Read More

Swansea University wins funding through the Skills and Talent programme to boost manufacturing skills

Swansea University is set to play a key role in shaping Wales’s manufacturing workforce of the future. It will take the lead in a pilot project to promote and improve battery manufacturing skills a part of the Swansea Bay City Deal’s Skills and Talent programme. This programme aims to create a trained workforce for the future across the key emerging sectors of energy, construction, manufacturing, digital and health. Read More

Arena welcomed close to 240,000 visitors in first year

Following a series of test events at the arena, John Bishop was the first star to take to the stage at the new venue on March 15 last year. He’s been followed by many other major performances, including Jersey Boys, Alice Cooper and The Cult, Katherine Ryan, Royal Blood, Michael McIntyre and Bat Out of Hell. The arena has also hosted more than 80 conferences, seminars and corporate events over the last 12 months, including our last two Swansea Conferences. Read More

BUSINESS NEWS

Supporting Local

At 4theRegion we’ve always been passionate about supporting local, which is why we made it the theme of our recent Swansea Conference. When we spend our money with big businesses, most of it leaves our local economy and lines the pockets of distant shareholders. When we spend our money with a local small business, it creates benefits for local people, and recirculates in our economy, where it has a much more positive social impact. Read More

Hugely popular Mumbles cafe Verdi’s is being taken over by the people behind The Secret

The new owners of the hugely popular Mumbles cafe and restaurant – Verdi’s – have insisted the iconic venue will stay exactly the same after officially announcing they have taken it over. Ryan and Lucy Hole, who are behind the likes of The Secret Bar and Kitchen, The Green Room and The Lighthouse, formerly known as Castellamare, completed the purchase of Verdi’s on Wednesday, March 8. Read More

The woman who left her job to run her own beauty business using an unlikely ingredient from Wales’ coastline

A woman from Swansea is bottling the benefits of seaweed, with her own skincare brand. “It was just a creative outlet for me really, I’m a bit of a dabbler. I like creating remedies and lotions and potions,” said Jay Doyle. “I’ve always had a fascination, these alien-looking species that you see on the beach. But I never really understood what they held in terms of potential health benefits and then I started to forage.” Read More

The sisters who’ve opened a ‘slice of Paris’ offering coffee, cake and much more in a Welsh village

“We’ve been told it’s like walking into Paris or somewhere in France. A few people have even said it’s like walking into The Ivy – or at least a mini version!,” said Venetia Baker, one of two sisters behind a new boutique furniture store serving coffee and cake and hosting art workshops for the local community. “Everything in here we painted by hand. It’s taken blood, sweat and tears! It took us three months to do everything ourselves other than the wallpaper!” Read More

Top Pembrokeshire restaurant finds new home after sudden closure last year

A Pembrokeshire restaurant that was included in last year’s Good Food Guide is set to open once again after closing for the winter in November 2022 as it searched for a new home. Annwn had become one of Wales’ top foodie spots before it closed last year and, once it reopens, will continue to serve up high quality meals made with seasonal, local and sustainable ingredients and foraged plants and fungi cooked by chef and owner Matt Powell. Read More

The new late-night coffee shop and funky bar in Swansea city centre

If you want to meet up with friends and socialise over a coffee on an evening in Swansea, it can be really hard to find somewhere to go. With this in mind, Gurinder ‘Inder’ Singh wanted to set up a business where people could go and relax with their friends and enjoy a cup of coffee on an evening and while the hours away. ‘Chuckaboo’ – which means ‘close friend’ in Victorian English – is now open on The Strand in Swansea city centre from 6pm to midnight. Read More

HEALTH & LIFE SCIENCE

Alzheimer’s Early Detection – Swansea University and Tokyo University of Agriculture & Technology to Lead on Major Project

Scientists from Swansea University‘s Institute for Innovative Materials, Processing and Numerical Technologies (IMPACT) and Japan have been awarded £1.3 million to develop a new “point of care testing” kit that can detect biomarkers for Alzheimer’s Disease. The project follows Dr Sanjiv Sharma’s ground-breaking work in this area and the development of the world’s first COVID-19 ‘smart patch’. Read More

International Team Examines how Selenium Could Help in Fight Against Ovarian Cancer

Selenium is a micronutrient that plays an essential role in human health but is toxic at high levels. However, new research has shown selenium actually has anti-cancer properties when used at high doses. To overcome problems with its toxicity, a research team, led by Professor Steve Conlan in Swansea University and Professor Laurent Charlet at Université Grenoble Alpes, tested whether selenium nanoparticles could be developed as a potential cancer treatment. Read More

CIRCULAR ECONOMY & ENVIRONMENT

First Minister announces £750,000 fund for tidal lagoon research

The money will be available for at least three research projects focusing on the deployment of tidal lagoon technology. The research will help address the barriers that have prevented the development of the technology and give more insight into the benefits it could bring to Wales. The work will advance the future development of a tidal lagoon project in Welsh waters. Mark Drakeford made the announcement at the Marine Energy Wales Conference in Swansea. Read More

Consent granted for Wales’ first floating windfarm

The Welsh Government has granted consent for Wales’ first floating windfarm located 40km off the coast of Pembrokeshire. Project Erebus will house seven next-generation 14 megawatt turbines on floating platforms, providing enough low carbon energy to power 93,000 homes. Erebus is part of the first phase of a four gigawatt renewable energy development in the Celtic Sea, enough power for 4m homes. Read More

International Team Uses Natural Catalysts to Develop Low-Cost Way of Producing Green Hydrogen

Experts from Swansea and Grenoble have joined forces to develop a practical way to produce green hydrogen using sustainable catalysts. The researchers hope their work will be a major step towards making green hydrogen production simpler, more affordable and more scalable. Green hydrogen is needed as a fuel for the decarbonisation of transportation, the marine sector where electrification isn’t viable, the chemical industry, and the energy sector. Read More

Freeport status will put region at forefront of global green energy revolution says Deputy Leader

Cllr Alun Llewelyn said “The new Celtic Freeport…will create around 16,000 new jobs and £5.5bn of new inward investment. Part of the Celtic Freeport project involves accelerating plans for a vast floating offshore windfarm in the Celtic sea with turbines twice the size of Swansea’s Meridian Quay Tower being launched from and manufactured in Port Talbot. This will put Neath Port Talbot and south west Wales at the forefront of the world’s green energy revolution.” Read More

Plans for ‘nationally significant’ solar farm in Neath Port Talbot

Proposals have been made for a solar farm with the potential to power more than 7,000 homes. The site, which would be known as Eirlys Solar Farm, is being brought forward by Welsh-based energy developers Octo Partners, and energy giants EDF Renewables UK. The project would see ground mounted solar panels, based on 99.5 hectares of land, as part of the Welsh Government’s commitment to generating 70% of Wales’ electricity from renewable sources by 2030. Read More

RWE funded study flags supply chain opportunities for Wales from Celtic Sea floating wind

Initial findings from a supply chain study by RWE and Marine Power Systems are helping identify where Wales can benefit from the forthcoming Celtic Sea floating wind technology boom. The study is funded by RWE, Wales’ largest energy generator, and carried out by Swansea-based company Marine Power Systems, which is developing a floating wind platform solution called PelaFlex for industrial-scale application. Read More

Swansea University Academics Develop World’s First Completely Roll-to-Roll Printable Perovskite Solar Cell

Swansea University has established a low-cost and scalable carbon ink formulation capable of unlocking, for the first time, the potential for perovskite solar cells to be manufactured at scale. Using slot die coating in a roll-to-roll (R2R) process, materials engineers from the  SPECIFIC Innovation and Knowledge Centre at Swansea University have established a way to create “fully printable” perovskite photovoltaics (PV), a term often used but, until now, incorrect. Read More

Hydrogen buses are coming to Swansea and Neath Port Talbot for the first time

Swansea and Neath Port Talbot residents can ride on a hydrogen bus for the first time as part of a trial of the zero emission vehicle. South Wales Transport will use a hydrogen bus on its 256 Neath-Pontardawe route and one other route, likely to be in Swansea, from May 25 – June 8. The City Gold 46 bus, which only emits clean water and filters the air passing through to seating areas, will be provided by Caetano UK in partnership with Hyppo Hydrogen Solutions. Read More

VISITOR ECONOMY & TOURISM

Gruffalo Trail opens

The new Gruffalo Trail at the National Botanic Garden of Wales opened on March 23. It features five larger-than-life sculptures of characters from the ever-popular books: Mouse, Fox, Owl, Snake and the Gruffalo. The trail will be open every day with the aim of encouraging children to enjoy the great outdoors and have adventures in the woods. The characters were made by Garry Turler, a chainsaw art and wood sculptor from Cwmtwrch, in the Swansea Valley. Read More

Egypt Centre Experts Reveal History of Ancient Artefacts

The award-winning Egypt Centre on Swansea University’s Singleton Campus will be home to a collection of more than 700 Egyptian items on loan from Harrogate Museums for the next three years. The collection includes a Third Intermediate Period (c. 1000-700 BC) coffin, stone stelae, a large collection of pottery, amulets and shabtis as well as a renowned Anubis mask which is the only one of its kind in the world. Read More

Grand unveiling of Pendine Tourism Attractor

The Pendine Tourism Attractor aims to maximise Pendine’s heritage and its natural assets in order to drive forward the resort’s future economic regeneration. It comprises Caban, a brand new 14 room, 43 bed accommodation that has been constructed using sustainable building technologies;  an Adventure playground; and, opening at the end of May,  the Museum of Land Speed, an exhibition space displaying motor cars and associated land speed memorabilia. Read More

The colourful new mural welcoming travellers to Swansea Railway Station

Next time you visit Swansea Railway Station, don’t miss the fabulous new mural gracing Platform 4. Admittedly, it’s hard to miss, being 90 feet long and 10 feet high. The new mural, which welcomes people to Swansea, was dreamed up during a shared vision we held with people from the local community and from businesses near the station. Read on to find out all about it

Everything you’ll be able to eat at Swansea Street Food Festival 2023

Swansea’s brilliant Street Food Festival returning this Easter weekend, at a new location on Mumbles Road, next to the Boer War Memorial – and there will be almost 30 traders to choose from – with each serving completely different food. You’ll be spoilt for choice with an array of international cuisine, including Indian, Japanese, Moroccan, Greek, Thai and Jamaican food as well as classic street food choices like fried chicken, mac & cheese and loaded fries! Read More

Swansea Pride 2023: Date, location, line up and everything else you need to know about the event

The streets of Swansea will be a lot more colourful this month as Pride celebrations hit the city. There’s plenty to do for all ages and the event is free to attend. The march through the City Centre takes place April 29, starting on Wind Street, followed by the festival at the National Waterfront Museum. Then on April 30, there’ll be a mini pride with a fun, family-friendly programme to celebrate being happy, proud and whoever you want to be. Read More

Mural appears after David Jason discovers daughter by Port Talbot ex

A mural has appeared in Port Talbot after Only Fools and Horses star David Jason has revealed he has a daughter with an actress from Port Talbot. Abi Harris is said to have been born in 1970 after he and her mum, Jennifer Hill, had a relationship. To mark the news a mural of the famous yellow three wheeler synonymous with Only Fools ands Horses was painted at Bridge Street, in Port Talbot. Read More

GWR to run 65 additional services a week

GWR’s May 2023 timetable includes 65 extra trains per week for Llanelli, Pembrey and Burry Port and Carmarthen. These Intercity Express Trains will provide direct connectivity to Carmarthenshire and West Wales from Cardiff, Swansea, Bristol Parkway and London starting from 22 May. May will also see the return of Summer Saturday trains to Pembroke Dock, connecting Tenby and South Pembrokeshire directly to London again for the first time since 2019. Find out more

EDUCATION

University’s Programme Now Recognised by American Chemistry Society

Swansea University has gained global recognition for the high standard of chemistry education it offers. The chemistry department, part of the University’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, is one of just three in the world to have been recognised by the American Chemistry Society through its prestigious Recognition of Global Programs in Chemical Sciences. Read More

College that encourages students to become international citizens wins big at prestigious awards

Gower College Swansea has scooped the prestigious British Council Award for Internationalism at the Association of Colleges Beacon Awards, which celebrate the best and most innovative practice among UK further education colleges. The award acknowledges the college’s role in developing students’ knowledge and skills and enabling them to become international citizens who recognise the possibilities of working with students and institutions globally. Read More

The Pump That Makes Polluted Water Safe to Drink – Swansea Student Inventors’ Idea Reaches Final off Worldwide Competition

The competition, “Invent for the Planet”, takes place from 18-20 April. Run by Texas A&M University, it was open to 21 universities in 15 countries. Swansea was the only UK university invited to participate. The Swansea team’s idea is a reverse-osmosis pump that can convert toxic river water into drinkable water for rural farming communities. 1.2 billion people worldwide lack safe drinking water, according to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Read More

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tiny Tiger’s Kung Fu
Every Monday 09:45 – 10:45
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Go WILD activities at Tadorna Wildlife Hub this Easter
Every Day Until 9 April 10:00 – 17:00
National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthne
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Women Only Innate Resilience Support Group
Every Monday 11:30 – 13:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Soup+Cinema
Every Monday 13:00 – 16:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Free Yoga & Relaxation for women
Every Monday 14:00 – 15:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Self Help Book Club!
Every Monday 16:00 – 17:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Kung Fu Wales (Little Dragons)
Every Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 17:00 – 18:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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VIP Class Acts
Every Monday 17:00 – 19:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Kung Fu Wales
Every Monday 18:30 – 20:15
Every Tuesday & Wednesday 18:30 – 19:30
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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FREE Energy Awareness event in Brynmill, Swansea!
4 April 10:00 – 13:00
Brynmill Community Centre, Swansea
Hosted by The Environment Centre and Switched On
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Kids Sports Camp
4 – 6 April 10:00 – 14:00
Gower College Swansea Sports Centre
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Eggsperiments!
4 & 5 April 11:30, 13:30 & 15:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Community Yoga Class
Every Tuesday 12:00 – 12:50
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Women’s Outdoor Walking Group
Every Tuesday 13:15
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Improve your energy efficiency with an Energy Performance Certificate
4 April 17:00 – 19:00
Cefn Parc Welfare Hall, Swansea
Hosted by The Environment Centre and Switched On
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Choirs For Good
Every Tuesday 17:45 – 18:45
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Zumba
Every Tuesday 18:30
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Online Social Media strategy for Business Workshop
5 April 09:30 – 10:30
Online
Hosted by Introbiz Swansea & West Wales
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Marina Litter Pick (No need to book)
5 April 10:00 – 12:00
The Environment Centre, Swansea
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Bay Beach Clean
5 April 13:00 – 15:00
Swansea University Bay Campus
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Swansea Crafties
Every Wednesday 13:00 – 15:00
elysium, Swansea
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Access Pilates
Every Wednesday 18:00 – 18:55
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Life Drawing at elysium
5 April 18:30 – 20:30
elysium, Swansea
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Catalyst business networking – THE local independent not for profit event
Every Thursday 07:00 – 09:00
National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthne
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Power Hour – Shared Prosperity Fund Business Grants Briefing
6 April 10:00 – 11:00
Online
Hosted by Business Swansea
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Job Search Support
6 April 10:00 – 12:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Walking for Wellbeing
Every Thursday 12:00
Sea wall opposite The Secret Beach Bar & Kitchen, Swansea
Hosted by The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Tyfu Tawe
Every Thursday 13:00 – 13:30
Swansea University Bay Campus
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Wales Virtual Networking
6 April 13:00 – 14:00
Online
Hosted by FSB Wales
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Kids Easter Party 2023
6 April 13:30
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Community Together Creative Writing Workshops
Every Thursday 13:30 – 15:00
elysium, Swansea
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Solo Presents: Patrick Topping
6 April 17:00
Swansea Arena
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Design Swansea #53 with Dan Butterworth & Martyn Kelly
6 April 18:30
HQ Urban Kitchen, Swansea
Supported by various organisations including 4theRegion, Swansea College of Art, Swansea University and Gower College Swansea
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Kill For A Seat Comedy
6 April 19:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Rediscover Your Innate Resilience
Every Thursday 19:00 – 20:30
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Burlesque Chair Dancing Lessons
Every Thursday 19:30
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Giant Seagull Comedy Club
6 April 19:30 – 23:00
elysium, Swansea
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The Queens Hall Food & Craft Market
Every Friday 10:00 – 15:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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The Big Museum Easter Trail
7 – 10 April 10:00 – 15:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Easter Well-Being Fayre
7 – 8 April 10:00 – 16:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Men’s Shed
Every Friday 11:45 – 13:15
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Easter Eggstravaganza
7 April 12:00 – 16:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Men’s Tai Chi Class
Every Friday 13:45 – 14:45
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Embrace You! Women’s Wellbeing Group
Every Friday 15:00 – 16:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Live Music: Rainyday Rainbow + Soundwire + Hippie Jump
7 April 19:00 – 8 April 01:00
elysium, Swansea
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Tune School with Cery Rhys Matthews
8 April 11:00 – 13:00
elysium, Swansea
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Eco Art + Craft Market
8 April 11:00 – 17:00
elysium, Swansea
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Live Music: Baby Schillaci + HWDU + Hong Kong Handover
8 April 19:00 – 9 April 01:00
elysium, Swansea
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Barber Expo Wales
9 April
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Easter Wreath Course
9 April 09:30 – 15:00
National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthne
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Power Hour – Getting Started with LinkedIn
11 April 10:00 – 11:00
Location TBC
Hosted by Business Swansea
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Kids Sports Camp
11 – 14 April 10:00 – 14:00
Gower College Swansea Sports Centre
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The Arts Society West Wales: Travels to Rajasthan with Rudyard Kipling
11 April 11:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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ADR Wales Training & Capacity Building Brainstorming Workshop
12 April 09:00 – 14:00
Data Science Building, Swansea University Singleton Park Campus
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Crafts and Costumes
12 – 14 April 10:00 – 15:00
The Egypt Centre, Swansea University
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Five Week Practical Beekeeping Course
Begins 12 April 10:00 – 15:30
National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthne
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SUSIM Debrief Practice Session
12 April 10:30 – 12:00
Swansea University Singleton Park Campus
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Swansea In Gloom Walking Tour
12 April 19:30 – 21:00
HQ Urban Kitchen, Swansea
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Spring pop up Matchboxes!
13 – 15 April 12:30 – 15:30
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Live Comedy: Ministry Of Absurdism & The Night of Adventure Comedy
13 April 19:00 – 23:00
elysium, Swansea
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Restored Landscape Tour
14 April 11:00 – 13:00
National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthne
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Dan Bettridge & Rona Mac
14 April 19:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Live Music: Zed Model + HWDU + Recluse + Normal Behaviour
14 April 19:00 – 15 April 01:00
elysium, Swansea
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Billy Ocean
15 April
Swansea Arena
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Swansea Underground Network Baby Bank – Donate, Swap, Collect
15 April 10:00 – 14:00
Switched On, Swansea
Hosted by The Environment Centre, Switched On and Beyond Recycling
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Repair Cafe (no need to book)
15 April 10:30 – 13:30
The Environment Centre, Swansea
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Come to Sing!
15 April 11:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Sound Journey (soundbath)
15 April 18:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Ceri Dupree: Back to the Rhinestone!
15 April 19:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Holiday Movie – Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon (U, 2019)
16 April 14:30
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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FREE Monday Argentine Tango Classes in Swansea
17 April 19:30 – 22:30
Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea University Bay Campus
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The Matt Goss Experience
18 April
Swansea Arena
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Power Hour – CPD; Unlocking Digital Skills in the Workplace
18 April 10:00 – 11:00
Online
Hosted by Business Swansea
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Energy Awareness drop-in at the Sketty Community Centre!
18 April 10:00 – 13:00
Sketty Community Centre, Swansea
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MASI Showcase Event
18 April 12:00 – 14:30
Swansea University Bay Campus
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Improve your energy efficiency with an Energy Performance Certificate
18 April 17:00 – 19:00
St James’ Church, Swansea
Hosted by The Environment Centre and Switched On
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Marina Litter Pick (No need to book)
19 April 10:00 – 12:00
The Environment Centre, Swansea
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Scenario by Design and Introduction to iRIS
19 April 13:00 – 16:00
Swansea University Singleton Park Campus
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Life Drawing at elysium
19 April 18:30 – 20:30
elysium, Swansea
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Wales Virtual Networking
20 April 13:00 – 14:00
Online
Hosted by FSB Wales
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April Lunch
21 April 12:15 – 15:30
Village Hotel, Swansea
Hosted by Swansea Bay Business Club
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The Deepening
22 April 10:00 – 17:30
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Tune School with Cery Rhys Matthews
22 April 11:00 – 13:00
elysium, Swansea
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Swansea In Gloom Walking Tour
22 April 12:00 – 13:30
HQ Urban Kitchen, Swansea
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Kosheen
22 April 19:30
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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FUN RUN
23 April 10:00
National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthne
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FREE Monday Argentine Tango Classes in Swansea
24 April 19:30 – 22:30
Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea University Bay Campus
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CIPD Wales on Tour – West Wales Roadshow
25 April 08:30 – 17:00
National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthne
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Tea & Chat
25 April 16:00 – 17:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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POWER TO THE PEOPLE w/ Hilary Powell (The Bank Job)
25 April 19:00 – 21:00
HQ Urban Kitchen, Swansea
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Talisman Poetry Open Mic
25 April 19:00 – 23:00
elysium, Swansea
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Welsh Seaweed – More than just laverbread – CEIC Webinar
26 April 11:00 – 12:00
Online
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Exploring Learning and Teaching Spaces Twalk
26 April 13:20 – 14:30
Swansea University Singleton Park Campus
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AgorIP Celebration Event
26 April 16:30
School of Management, Swansea University Bay Campus
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Swansea In Gloom Walking Tour
26 April 19:30 – 21:00
HQ Urban Kitchen, Swansea
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Baby Bank – Donate, Swap, Collect
27 April 10:00 – 14:00
The Environment Centre, Swansea
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The Students’ Mental Wealth Conference
28 April 09:00 – 16:00
Taliesin Art Centre, Swansea University Singleton Park Campus
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Live Music: Julie Murphy & Ceri Rhys Matthews
28 April 19:30 – 29 April 01:00
elysium, Swansea
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Swansea Bookfest 2023 with Upstart Crow Workshop
29 April 11:00 – 17:00
elysium, Swansea
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Swansea PRIDE
29 April 12:00 – 17:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Pride Speakers Corner: Queer Tales From Wales
29 April 13:00 & 14:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Mini PRIDE
30 April 12:00 – 15:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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The Official RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Season Four Tour
1 May
Swansea Arena
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Gardening Session (Tyfu Tawe) Go Green Week
2 May 13:00 – 14:00
Penmaen Building, Swansea University Singleton Park Campus
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Go Green Week Student Union & Tree Society Beach Clean
2 May 13:00 – 15:00
Fulton House, Swansea University Singleton Park Campus
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Beach Clean Exhibition
2 May 13:00 – 5 May 16:00
Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea University Singleton Park Campus
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Nature Trail Re-Launch (Go Green Week)
2 May 14:00 – 15:30
Fulton House, Swansea University Singleton Park Campus
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‘Birdsplaining’: Jasmine Donahaye in conversation with Kirsti Bohata
2 May 18:00 – 19:00
Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea University Singleton Park Campus
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Project skyline – “ The Green valleys”
11 May
Hosted by CEIC
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