NPTC Group of Colleges Welcomes Timber Industry Experts

Carpentry and Joinery students from NPTC Group of Colleges were inspired by industry experts recently as the College hosted its first-ever CITB and IOC Timber Industry College Hub Event. The event aimed to showcase the various employment opportunities available from the UK and international timber supply chain to career paths in carpentry and joinery, shop fitting, restoration and design and manufacturing. Read More

Students celebrate fantastic Oxbridge offers

Ten A Level students from Gower College Swansea have been offered places at Oxford or Cambridge University. The College’s GCS Honours Coordinator, Dr Emma Smith, says “It’s especially pleasing that these students came to Gower College Swansea from eight different secondary schools, are heading to nine different Colleges and will read ten completely different subjects so there is a real variety and breadth of study here, which is always great to see.” Read More

Vacancies at Bevan Buckland

Bevan Buckland are passionate about recruiting the best and providing a fantastic working environment. They are always looking for talented and ambitious people to join their ever-expanding firm. See their current opportunities here.

Offering rewarding career opportunities throughout Wales

Morganstone believe their workforce is their most valuable asset and the success and rapid growth of Morganstone is entirely due to the talent and dedication of the individuals who work there. They invest vast amounts of time and funding to ensure they attract the very best people. They then train them thoroughly to ensure their clients have access to the very best people with the ability to take their developments to the next level. Read More

Careers at NPTC Group of Colleges

Would you like a rewarding career and to feel part of a family? Well, you can have all that and more at NPTC Group of Colleges. Here’s a list of their current vacancies. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to change your future – Apply Now!

Vacancies at The Queens Hall Narberth

Would you like to join the happy team at the Queens Hall Narberth? The Queens Hall was established in 1958. During the 1960s and 1970s, it gained a reputation amongst pop and rock fans for attracting some of the biggest names in the business who played to capacity audiences. Musicians such as Elton John and Status Quo, who have become household names. Since then the Hall has continued to promote international and local acts across the genres. Read More

Be part of a successful organisation

Pembrokeshire College is a well established further education college, employing over 500+ highly qualified and dedicated staff. They pride ourselves on delivering first class education and training to over 13,000 learners at a vibrant campus in a beautiful county. Their diverse job opportunities offer flexibility in developing a career in areas ranging from teaching, coaching and management through to human resources, finance and IT. Read More

Be part of the Caredig team!

Working in housing is not just about providing homes. Caredig are a collective team that work together to provide a service to residents. Their job roles vary from customer service, finance assistants, kitchen fitters, carpenters, communications, care and support workers and so much more! Read More

A guide to small business loans

Starting and growing a business can require a lot of investment, and it’s not always possible to fund this yourself. Small business loans are a common source of funding to help businesses get off the ground, manage cash flow, or expand. The Development Bank of Wales supports small businesses with micro loans from £1,000 to £50,000, with flexible repayments and no early repayment fees. Learn More

Jobs and Working at UWTSD

People are at the heart of everything UWTSD does. They are proud of their dedicated and talented employees and they 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

Volunteer for Age Cymru West Glamorgan

Join Age Cymru West Glamorgan’s friendly and passionate team of volunteers and help us to answer every call, and support everyone to age well and love later life. Enquire Now

Careers at JCP Solicitors

People are the core focus of JCP Solicitors’ business, along with commitment to specialism and desire to be the leading experts in their fields. They are a business that puts people, clients and community at the heart of their decision making processes. They aim to provide a happy, positive working environment. They celebrate the successes of others around them and support each other professionally and personally. All of their current vacancies will be listed here.

Current Vacancies at Gower College Swansea

Your future starts here. Do you want to make a difference? Gower College Swansea’s mission is to inspire and support their learners to achieve their full potential through the delivery of the highest quality of education and training. By joining them at the College, you’ll become part of a team of highly committed and talented staff providing outstanding learning and training opportunities for young people, adults, and employers across South West Wales. Read More

Careers at Day’s

Whether you are looking to start your career or have a wealth of experience and knowledge in your chosen profession, Day’s Motors have a range of full time and part time job opportunities in the car industry to suit most, including Administration, Apprenticeship, Sales Executive and Mechanic roles. Read More

Join #TeamCoastal

Coastal are a team in the truest sense of the word. They value relationships highly, so they invest in them daily. As a result, their workplace culture is open, trusting and respectful. It’s also safe, which they think is pretty critical to encouraging new ideas and approaches. If this sounds like something you’d like to be part of, come join #TeamCoastal. Read More

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

Working for DVLA

The DVLA employ around 6,000 full-time and part-time staff. Keeping their employees happy and healthy is a priority of theirs and there are many benefits and rewards on offer. They have a variety of roles in many different business areas including operational and customer services, digital and technology, human resources, finance, communications, commercial, policy, and the drivers medical group. Read More

Commercial Cleaning Careers

Mrs Buckét committed to their people and investing in their skills so they can be the best versions of themselves, and of Mrs Buckét. Take a look at their commercial cleaning careers. See their latest vacancies.

Free short courses at Gower College Swansea

Gower College Swansea is leading two new initiatives to boost the employability for those aged 19 or over and living or working in Swansea. Multiply and Skills for Swansea give you the opportunity to enhance your skills for free and open doors to new opportunities. From mastering numeracy and the digital world, to improving your customer service training, or diving into environmental and risk management topics, there’s something for everyone!

Opportunity for Swansea Businesses to Drive Innovation through ‘Circular Economy’ Thinking

With a recent report from The Circular Economy Foundation in conjunction with Deloitte suggesting that awareness of the circular economy entered the mainstream in 2023, businesses across Swansea Bay are being urged to take up the opportunity to put their organisations on a more sustainable footing by joining a fully-funded CEIC programme delivered in conjunction with Swansea University. Read More

Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Domiciliary Care and Support Services

Pembrokeshire County Council invite you to submit a bid to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of domiciliary care and support services. The Hywel Dda University Health Board may call off goods and services in quantities and at such frequency as it determines appropriate and as such, the approximate Hywel Dda University Health Board contract value has been included within this notice. Read More

Contract Notices for Swansea Council

Swansea Council is seeking suitably qualified contractors to provide electrical rewiring at Gendros Primary, and tarmacadam and aggregates.

Carmarthenshire Property Works Framework

Carmarthenshire County Council wishes to appoint suitably qualified contractors to deliver responsive maintenance (including emergency works ordered during normal working hours and out of working hours), planned works, adaptation works, call handling to include out of hours, void property works, technical inspections and trade specific works, required for the delivery of property related services within its Housing and Non-Housing Divisions. Read More

Disability Framework for Specialist Residential and Supported Living

Neath Port Talbot Council as lead authority will be shortly procuring on behalf of the West Glamorgan partnership a disability framework for specialist residential and supported living and are looking to attract high quality residential and supported living providers for a place on the framework. A market engagement event has been arranged for 28th March. Read More

Service & Maintenance of Intruder Alarms

This contract is for the servicing and maintenance of the intruder alarm systems currently installed across all of Gower College Swansea campuses. Read More

Contract Notices for Natural Resources Wales

Natural Resources Wales seeks suitably qualified contractors to to develop a hydro-electricity proposal, and supply of the services to operate, transport and store their South Wales Pisten Bulley Wetland Harvester machine.

Swansea Bay Sports Park (SBSP) Feasibility Study

Swansea University and Swansea Council are committed to working in partnership to provide the infrastructure for the future with a specific focus on the development of Swansea Bay Sports Park. This project is centred on the commissioning and delivery of a feasibility study and options appraisal that will lay the foundations for a major collaborative investment programme over the next decade. Read More

Marine Energy Test Area (META) Provision of 3rd Party and Public Liability Insurance Cover

Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum (PCF) are looking for an insurance broker to find suitable marine liability insurance of no less than £5,000,000 to cover third party and public liability risk associated with its position as test site operator for META. They are looking initially for a 1 year policy. For the successful proposal PCF will pay broker fees, premium fees and taxes. The price for these separate elements must be made clear in the quote. Read More

Contract Notices for the University of Wales Trinity Saint David

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is seeking external support on their Advance HE’s Race Equality Charter (REC) agenda, and website design and implementation for the Creative West Wales network.

Evaluation of ‘Boosting the Social Economy in Carmarthenshire’

Cwmpas wishes to appoint an external contractor to provide an independent evaluation of the ‘Boosting the Social Economy in Carmarthenshire’ project delivery. Cwmpas wishes to engage a trusted and reliable contractor who has the capacity, resources, and range of skills to meet the requirements of this work. It is anticipated that the contract will commence in April 2024 and will be completed by 6th December 2024. Read More

Fire Suppression MRFs

CWM Environmental Ltd requires a contractor to provide a fire suppression system for its MRF facilities at its Nantycaws site. The contract price is to include the costs of supply, building, transport, testing and commissioning. CWM Environmental Ltd will arrange to engage in a new supply and service contract for the life of the warranty plus an extension of three years, for the avoidance of doubt, four years from the service contract start. Read More

Ice Cream Concession at Lower Town and Newgale

Pembrokeshire County Council is looking for tenderers to provide an ice cream facility at car parks within Pembrokeshire. Read More

Working with Nature

The Countryside & Wildlife Team of Neath Port Talbot Council is seeking to appoint the services of contractors to help to engage local people with local places for nature, particularly local nature reserves, and carry out site and habitat management works across 20 sites in Neath Port Talbot as part of the ‘Working with Nature’ regional project.

South West Wales Regional Contractors Framework 2024

Carmarthenshire Council, in association with Ceredigion Council, Neath Port Talbot Council, Pembrokeshire Council and Swansea Council will be undertaking a procurement exercise to establish a framework agreement for use by public and voluntary sector organisations based (or operating) in the counties of Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire, Powys and Swansea for the provision of construction-related works. Read More

Neath Port Talbot and Swansea Substance Use Alliance

The Area Planning Board, a strategic partnership across Swansea and Neath Port Talbot committed to tackling and reducing the harms associated with substance use, has taken the decision to embark on a programme of transformation to improve service provision. They welcome providers of substance use services to attend face-to-face workshops on 26th March and 16th April at HQ Urban Kitchen. If you would like to attend, please email l.cooper-smith@npt.gov.uk Read More

New future for former Swansea department store is approved

Plans to convert a former department store into an arts centre have been given the go-ahead by Swansea Council in a decision described as “brilliant news” by the man behind the project. Dan Staveley, the founder and director of Elysium gallery and studios, said: “We’re over the moon, really. It confirms the support for the project and moves it forward.” Read More

Swansea signs off residential scheme

The final residential phase of a development of almost 300 homes at a former quarry site has been backed. Swansea Council’s planning committee approved plans for the development of the old Cwmrhydyceirw quarry for housing. Of the 19 properties there would be four, three-bed houses, five two-bedded homes, six two-bedroom flats and four one-bed flats. The applicant has indicated that this phase would be 100% affordable with Coastal Housing Group.  Read More

Swansea park to get historic and inspiring new name in time for International Women’s Day

Councillors will be asked to formally name the new coastal park next to Swansea Arena in honour of accomplished Victorian novelist, businesswomen and philanthropist Amy Dillwyn. She wrote six novels on themes including feminism and social reform and, following her father’s death, personally managed the family’s spelter works in Llansamlet. Subject to approval, the park will be officially called the Amy Dillwyn Park in time for International Women’s Day. Read More

Boost for Swansea affordable homes

An affordable homes scheme in Swansea has received a boost after being recommended for approval. Pentrechwyth Road Ltd and Caredig Housing Association will construct 34 properties at Pentrechwyth Road, Bonymaen. The development would comprise five pairs of semi-detached houses and twenty four flats in two, three-storey blocks. Read More

Pentre Awel project marks pivotal milestone with topping out ceremony

Bouygues UK and Carmarthenshire Council welcomed visitors to the official ‘topping out’ ceremony of the prestigious Pentre Awel site as the final steel structure has been completed. The multi-million-pound development brings together life science and business innovation, community healthcare and leisure facilities at the 83-acre Delta Lakes site. Part-funded by the Swansea Bay City Deal (£40m), it is the largest regeneration scheme in South West Wales. Read More

Swansea high-tech office development in SA1 will be completed in June

The Innovation Matrix, as it is known, is being built by the University of Wales Trinity Saint David at its waterfront campus. It will be occupied mainly by companies which develop or are highly dependent on digital technology, and health-related businesses. These companies will also be expected to liaise closely with the university and benefit the regional economy. The building is being funded by the Swansea City Deal. Read More

Take a look at one of the renovated Hangar Annexes, Catalina House in Pembroke Port

As part of the Pembroke Dock Marine project, Catalina House is one of four Grade II listed annexes being renovated into a flexible modern workspace. The refurbished properties are available and are ideal for the renewable energy industry. This two-storey building is adjacent to the Western Sunderland Hangar, and is being rebuilt to offer office and light workshop spaces. Read More

Main Stage cabaret bar confirms new venue in Swansea

The development of a long-awaited LGBTQ+ drag bar in Swansea city centre has taken a huge leap forward. For several months Martin Jones and Marc Scofield viewed countless venues but couldn’t find any that matched what they were looking for – until now. They have now signed the lease for an empty unit in Castle Street, just up from Wind Street, and have started transforming a former Chinese coffee shop into a glitzy and glamorous bar. Read More

I ate at the most exciting new restaurant in Wales and every mouthful was a celebration

Jonathan Woolway’s dream was to create his own restaurant in his hometown. After 16 years in London working at one of the world’s most prestigious restaurant groups, The Shed in Swansea’s SA1 is now open for business. And if you’re wondering if he’ll absorb the local food scene as he promised, take one look at the menu. Cockle croquettes, squash and laverbread soup, potted crab, Welsh rarebit, bara brith and heritage Teifi cheese, Welsh cakes and whiskey. Read More

Swansea nightclub re-opens for first time in four years following £1.3m refurb

Former student bar-club Rebound, also known as Tooters and Diva’s, at Swansea University’s Singleton Campus was a must-visit for hundreds of students for decades until its shock closure in February 2020. After four years and more than a year of planning, building, and refurbishment works the club has now re-opened. The newly-named Cove nightclub launched on February 2 and will now be open on select nights each week throughout university term time. Read More

MamGu Welshcakes opens cafe in St Davids Cathedral refectory

A local company that specialises in putting a modern twist on a beloved Welsh classic has opened a new café in one of Pembrokeshire’s most important historic buildings. MamGu Welshcakes started out at food fairs and markets in 2016 and is known for its innovative take on the tasty treat, producing Welshcakes in such flavours as orange and cranberry, rhubarb and custard and even El Mexicana savoury Welshcakes. Read More

Former MasterChef contestant to open new deli in Swansea

Christos Georgakis said: “I love to work with seasonal and local produce and having lived here for 28 years I know the produce we have here is amazing. It’s going to have cheeses, salamis, and will be what a proper deli should be. I’m really looking forward. I have a kitchen about 10 minutes from the premises which will be the HQ and we’re going to produce everything there. We’re also going to serve a lot of the farmers’ market dishes which are popular.” Read More

Pembrokeshire chef Matt Powell of Annwn shares joy at Green Star

Matt Powell uses many foraged and home-grown ingredients in his dishes in his acclaimed establishment in a former bank in Narberth’s Market Square. Its 10-course winter menu – featuring delicacies such as Kilpaison oyster puree, mallard and chocolate cockle shells – is served up for £130 per person. Michelin Green Stars recognise restaurants that are leading the way when it comes to sustainable practices coupled with culinary excellence. Read More

Haverfordwest Golf Club new restaurant and bar

The Flat Iron Grill has been opened by Allan Owston, who has been a chef at various locations in Pembrokeshire over the past few years. He said “The menu at the Flat Iron Grill is a treasure trove of dishes, each with a unique twist. Here, it’s all about celebrating the best of what’s local, transforming quality ingredients into satisfying meals that feel like a hug on a plate. Think classic favourites reimagined with a bit of flair – that’s our specialty.” Read More

Much-loved Japanese restaurant reopens in Pembrokeshire town

The couple behind two award-winning restaurants in Pembrokeshire have taken over a third top-rated eating establishment. Fans of Japanese food were sad to see the closure of Umi in Tenby’s High Street in January, but Lok and Jen Cheung said they are ‘beyond excited’ to announce the grand re-opening, and told customers: “Get ready for a culinary voyage that will transport you straight to the vibrant streets of Japan!” Read More

The stylish new Mumbles restaurant with probably the best views in the city

Managing director of The Secret Hospitality Group, Ryan Hole, said: “Really excited to share that we have now completed the refurbishment of the old Castellamare restaurant and are ready to introduce Rok Mumbles. The concept is simple – brilliant and often unique produce, cooked by chefs of a really high calibre who have designed a menu which allows you to eat with freedom. I really hope you like it! Read More

Swansea University Receives Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Work of World-Leading Databank

Swansea University has been awarded a Queen’s Anniversary Prize in recognition of the contribution for harnessing public data to improve population health and wellbeing through its world-renowned SAIL Databank based at Population Data Science. Healthcare professionals and data scientists are now able to carry out robust research using SAIL’s comprehensive data about the Welsh and UK population data. Read More

Experts Continue Working to Help Shape a Healthier Way of Life Across Wales

The importance of physical activity for all ages has been highlighted by researchers at Swansea University. As part of Welsh Institute of Physical Activity, Health and Sport (WIPAHS), researchers at Swansea University have been using their expertise to examine a wide range of issues and their findings are now set to shape how leaders can help people in Wales to live healthier lives. Read More

Crown Estate claims 5,300 new jobs could be created with new offshore wind farms

The Celtic Sea Blueprint has determined the supply chain and infrastructure requirements for three new wind farms in the Celtic Sea. The Crown Estate commissioned research claims that up to 5,300 new jobs and up to £1.4bn could be generated for the UK economy by galvanising the supply chain and infrastructure opportunities arising from the development of new floating wind farms off the coast of South Wales and the South West of England. Read More

Three Welsh Companies Selected for ORE Catapult’s First Floating Offshore Wind F4OR Programme in Wales

Ledwood Mechanical Engineering, Mainstay Marine Solutions and CELSA Steel UK have been named as the three Welsh companies selected to take part in the first F4OR programme in Wales. F4OR Wales will be delivered by the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, in partnership with Floventis Energy, the developer of Llŷr 1 and 2 in the Celtic Sea and is specifically designed to support local companies bidding for work in the floating offshore wind industry. Read More

New seaweed processing facility to be built on Welsh coast

The facility at St Davids will begin construction this year and will produce a plant biostimulant  using seaweed harvested from Câr Y Môr’s sustainable ocean farms. Seaweed biostimulants contain substances which are mostly organic, but with trace levels of inorganic nutrient elements. Natural biostimulants are increasingly being explored as an alternative to synthetic fertilisers and pesticides because they can help to keep the land nourished and balanced. Read More

Major peatland site restored in Neath Port Talbot

A large area of peatland, equivalent in size to 70 rugby pitches, has been successfully restored in Glyncorrwg. Peatlands play a crucial role in environmental protection and combating climate change. In good condition, they can act as giant sponges, absorbing and storing large amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. They also provide a home to endangered plants and animals, help prevent flooding and can help reduce the spread of mountain wildfires. Read More

National Grid proposes new Welsh substation ‘to connect green energy’

The proposed substation near Llandyfaelog in Carmarthenshire is part of National Grid’s major programme of works across Wales to meet the growing demand for electricity and connect new green sources of electricity generation. It will help regional businesses grow and support the Welsh and UK Government’s net zero targets. Read More

Scientists Point the Way to Advance Conservation and Restoration of Essential Marine Life

Seagrasses play a vital role storing carbon, enhancing biodiversity, filtering water, and reducing coastal erosion. Despite their ecological significance, they have faced widespread decline. Renewed initiatives are underway to revive them, but substantial knowledge gaps hinder progress. Led by Dr Richard Unsworth of Swansea University and Dr Lina Mtwana Nordlund of Uppsala University, 35 scientists have come together to help prioritise urgent research needs. Read More

These homes will be so energy efficient they don’t need a gas supply

A development of more than 120 new homes is to be built in Carmarthen – but none of them will have a gas supply – the current strategy being to utilise air source heat pumps and solar panels across the scheme. Read More

Public hire E-Bikes touted for Tenby

Could Tenby and other coastal areas across Pembrokeshire soon present E-Bikes for public hire to get around the locality? It is expected that a trial will commence in early 2024. The E-Bikes are managed through Zeus Scooters, and will be available to use on a ‘pay as you go’ basis. The E-Bikes operate on a battery-charged basis and the Council will be seeking a third party provider to maintain the bikes throughout the course of the trial period. Read More

Over 1,200 children learn about local production of pancake ingredients in successful two-day Food Story event

Over 1,200 children from across Pembrokeshire, aged from five to 16, learnt how the ingredients for pancakes are produced locally during a highly successful ‘Food Story / Stori Bwyd’ event. Children got the opportunity to mix pancake batter and eat pancakes with locally produced toppings with the assistance of chefs from Castell Howell. Read More

Plan to capture, ship and bury power station’s CO2

Pembroke power station has the capacity to generate enough electricity from burning gas to power four million homes, but is one of Wales’ biggest emitters of CO2. Richard Little, Director of the Pembroke Net Zero Centre, said ”We need to build something that allows it to still operate at times when it’s needed without impacting the climate.” RWE’s answer is carbon capture and storage. Read More

TfW pilot to offer free travel to staff working at Welsh health board

Mark Jacobs, Contracts and Performance Manager for TrawsCymru, said: “We’re really pleased to be supporting Hywel Dda University Health Board by providing its hospital staff with free travel this March. This is a fantastic example of where public transport can provide meaningful change in supporting the health board’s ambitions to reduce congestion in its car parks and encourage its staff to make more sustainable travel choices by giving the bus a go.” Read More

Better Scrap Metal for a Greener Economy: Swansea Expertise at Heart of New UN-Backed Research Centre

Better quality scrap metal is crucial in cutting the carbon emissions that are produced in mining and manufacturing metals from scratch. Swansea University expertise in improving recycling by boosting the quality of scrap metal will be at the heart of a new centre, backed by the UN, which will research how we can reuse precious resources – from metals to minerals – more widely. Read More

Oyster restoration project set to enrich the Haven Waterway

It is expected that up to 200,000 native oyster spat may be produced. Native British oyster populations have declined dramatically, with significant implications for the health of our marine environment. As well as being filter feeders that actively purify the surrounding water, oysters also store carbon, and their reefs also play an important role in fostering biodiversity by providing food, shelter, and protection for a wide variety of marine life. Read More

Plaque unveiled to honour Jemima Nicholas, who repelled a French invasion of Wales

Wales’ 15th Purple Plaque is to be unveiled to honour the woman who faced down 1,200 French troops in Fishguard in February 1797 – the last invasion on British soil. While local militia and volunteer troops awaited reinforcements from Milford Haven and Haverfordwest, 47-year-old cobbler Jemima Nicholas led a band of women on Strumble Head and rounded up a dozen French revolutionary troops armed only with a pitchfork and her sheer courage. Read More

Stunning Welsh beauty spot re-opens after major works

Located on the edge of Waterfall Country in the Bannau Brycheiniog, the waterfall at Aberdulais is the only accessible one in the area. The River Dulais, flowing through a rocky gorge, is a powerful force when in full flow and a haven for wildlife and birds with dippers and herons regularly spotted. The waterfall and tinworks at the site will also open, with the tinworks having undergone lengthy conservation work. Read More

Swansea’s free ride buses set to return this year

Swansea’s pioneering free buses initiative is to get a £400,000 boost in the coming year. The hugely-popular boost for families and businesses alike has been a feature of school holidays in the city over the last three years. Read More

Foodie firms encouraged to sign up for Carmarthen Food Festival

Carmarthen is preparing for the first dedicated food festival in the town centre for several years. Food producers are now able to book stalls at the event, which will take place on June 8. Carmarthen Bid manager Elin Jones said “It will be an exciting day full of local food, drink and craft, with a huge emphasis on local producers and welsh produce in general. There are so many superb producers in Carmarthen town itself, so it’s a real chance to showcase these.”Read More

Professor Awarded £2.2m to Explore a Digital Future for All

Professor Matt Jones of Swansea University’s Computational Foundry has been awarded a prestigious personal five-year Fellowship by EPSRC to pursue an adventurous and ambitious AI research agenda. While many people say they feel worried and helpless when thinking about the impact of artificial intelligence on their everyday lives and livelihoods, Professor Jones’ Fellowship seeks to design inclusive and empowering interactive AI systems for everyone. Read More

Neath Port Talbot Council and Swansea University Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Neath Port Talbot Council and Swansea University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to help them collaborate on vital areas of common interest such as working effectively with industry and supporting the development of vital skills for the region. The aim of the collaboration is to help both organisations explore working with other organisations to promote the health and wellbeing of local people. Read More

Gold LEAF Awards for Four University Labs

Swansea University is committed to reducing carbon emissions across its operations. One way to do this is to engage with LEAF, which encourages sustainable practice within labs. Senior Technician Ben Harris said “Getting a Gold LEAF award has been a really useful exercise, not only has it made our lab users more aware of the practices that make our daily actions more sustainable, but it has brought up some interesting discussions around what we can do next.” Read More

Archaeologist Howard Carter’s Artwork Now on Display at the Egypt Centre

A rare painting by Howard Carter, the renowned archaeologist who discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun, has gone on display at Swansea University’s Egypt Centre. Undoubtedly Howard Carter is one of the most famous names associated with the exploration of ancient Egypt so this is a huge coup for the museum. The painting is rarely displayed anywhere outside the EES’s headquarters in London and this is the first time it has been sent on loan to Wales. Read More

Pembrokeshire ‘Living Coast’ 2024
19 March 19:00
Torch Theatre, Milford Haven
Hosted by Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum
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Managing Sickness Absence & Return to Work Conversations
20 March 09:00 – 11:00
Online
Hosted by RCS Wales
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Marina Litter Pick
20 March 10:00 – 12:00
The Environment Centre, Swansea
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Pentre Awel Llanelli – Site Visit & Presentation
20 March 16:00 – 19:00
Bouygues Site Office, Delta Lakes, Llanelli
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Early Years Education and Care Online Open Evenings
20 March 18:00 – 19:00
Online
Hosted by University of Wales Trinity Saint David
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The Science of Psychedelics with Dr David Luke
20 March 18:00 – 20:30
Great Hall, Swansea University Bay Campus
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NEXUS – A story of hope in our troubled times (Performance and Q&A)
20 March 19:30 – 21:00
HQ Urban Kitchen, Swansea
Performed by Carl Gough
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Rheoli Absenoldeb Salwch a Sgyrsiau Dychwelyd i’r Gwaith
21 March 10:00 – 12:00
Online
Hosted by RCS Wales
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Heritage Landscape Tour
21 March 11:00 – 13:00
National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthne
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4theRegion Monthly Meetup – Construction!
21 March 13:00 – 14:30
Online
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Wales Virtual Networking
21 March 13:00 – 14:00
Online
Hosted by FSB Wales
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The Originals Only Open Mic
21 March 19:00 – 23:00
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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Romesh Ranganathan: Hustle
21 March 20:00
Swansea Arena
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Swansea Area Business Networking
22 March 09:00 – 11:30
Penderyn Swansea Copperworks Distillery
Hosted by FSB Wales
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Pembrokeshire Drop In Business Support
22 March 09:00 – 12:00
Bridge Innovation Centre, Pembroke Dock
Hosted by FSB Wales
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Pembrokeshire Four Seasons Business Lunch
22 March 12:30 – 16:00
Tenby Golf Club
Hosted by Ashmole & Company, JCP Solicitors, Thomas Carroll and the Development Bank of Wales
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Massage Your Mate
22 March 13:00 – 15:00
HQ Urban Kitchen, Swansea
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MeatLoud: The Ultimate Tribute to MeatLoaf
22 March 19:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Vegetarian and Vegan Spring Banquet
22 March 19:00 – 22:00
HQ Urban Kitchen, Swansea
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Live Music: Adfeilion + Celavi + Catherine Elms – FREE FRIDAYS!
22 March 19:00 – 23:00
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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Monthly Drop-in
23 March
Green Health Hub, Cynefin, Johnstown
Hosted by the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Coed Lleol and Carmarthenshire Council
To book your place, email beckybrandwoodcormack@smallwoods.org.uk

NO WORD Call Out for Art Practitioners
23 March 10:00 – 12:00
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra & Sound Bath
23 March 11:00 – 13:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Yscolan – Ceri Rhys Matthews’ Welsh Folk Tune School
23 March 11:00 – 13:0
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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Exploring Systemic Constellations
23 March 11:00 – 15:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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10cc
23 March 19:30
Swansea Arena
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8 BEAT DEEP | Drum n Bass Jungle Hip Hop
23 March 20:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Tywi Valley Vintage Crank Up
24 March 10:00 – 15:00
National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthne
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Pregnancy Hypnobirthing Classes
24 March 10:00 – 15:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Easter Movie – Wonka (PG 2023)
24 March 14:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Music of the Movies: Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones and Beyond
24 March 15:00
Swansea Arena
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Make & Take – Crazy Caterpillars
25 – 27 March 12:30 – 15:30
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Talisman Poetry Open Mic
27 March 19:00 – 23:00
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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‘Mostly Jazz Thursdays’ feat Gypsy Jacques
28 March 19:00 – 23:00
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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The Big Museum Easter Trail
29 March – 1 April 10:00 – 15:30
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Easter Eggstravaganza
29 March 12:00 – 16:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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UB40 SHOW with JHONNY 2 BAD
29 March 20:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Live Music/Cerddoriaeth yn fyw: The Shunkos + Lacross Club + Lurcher + Dead Noize
30 March 21:00 – 23:55
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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Full Circle – Spring Wellbeing Day
31 March 10:00 – 17:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Jesus Christ Superstar
2 – 6 April 19:30
3 & 6 April 14:30
Swansea Arena
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ALT Conference – Swansea 2024
11 April 09:30 – 12 April 16:30
Richard Price Building, Swansea University Singleton Park Campus
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4theRegion Monthly Meetup – Young People!
18 April 13:00 – 14:30
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April Lunch
19 April 12:15 – 16:00
Blanco’s Hotel, Port Talbot
Hosted by Swansea Bay Business Club
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Intellectual Property: Protecting Your Creativity and Innovation
26 April 13:00 – 15:00
ATiC Research Centre, UWTSD SA1 Waterfront Campus
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Introduction to the Research and Development Tax Credit Scheme
1 May 10:00 – 14:00
ATiC Research Centre, UWTSD SA1 Waterfront Campus
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It’s Your Pembrokeshire – 4theRegion Conference
8 May 09:30 – 14:30
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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But what do I say? Creating effective marketing content (for beginners)
15 May 10:00 – 12:00
ATiC Research Centre, UWTSD SA1 Waterfront Campus
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4theRegion Monthly Meetup – Regional Food!
16 May 13:00 – 14:30
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May Lunch
17 May 12:15 – 16:00
Tŷ Milford Waterfront Hotel, Milford Haven
Hosted by Swansea Bay Business Club
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4theRegion Monthly Meetup – Community Resilience!
20 June 13:00 – 14:30
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It’s Your Carmarthenshire – 4theRegion Conference
11 July 09:30 – 14:30
Canolfan S4C Yr Egin, Carmarthen
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4theRegion Monthly Meetup – Circular Economy!
18 July 13:00 – 14:30
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New IPM: Emerging Opportunities
2 September 09:00 – 4 September 17:00
The Great Hall, Swansea University Bay Campus
Hosted by Natural Products BioHUB
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It’s Your Neath Port Talbot – 4theRegion Conference
12 September 09:30 – 14:30
Blanco’s Hotel, Port Talbot
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4theRegion Monthly Meetup – Transport!
19 September 13:00 – 14:30
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4theRegion Monthly Meetup – Buying Regional!
17 October 13:00 – 14:30
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4theRegion Monthly Meetup – Green Economy!
21 November 13:00 – 14:30
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4theRegion Monthly Meetup – Giving Back!
19 December 13:00 – 14:30
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YEAR OF OPPORTUNITIES
At our first Meetup of 2024, we heard about development opportunities, careers and training opportunities, opportunities for young people, and opportunities for communities.  People spoke of their excitement about what’s happening in our region, and shared their #opportunities with our engaged cross-sector network.  ICYMI: you can catch up on the January meetup here, and register for the February meetup here!

National Apprenticeship Week Wales 2024

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2024. This week is a celebration that brings together businesses and apprentices to shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make to individuals, businesses, and the wider economy. Read More

Cartref Creative – A New Network for Creatives

Cartref Creative held its first event on Wednesday the 24th of January at the HQ Urban Kitchen in Swansea. Cartref Creative is a new network for creatives that was born out of conversations at the 4theRegion conference in 2023. The network is a home for creatives that aims to create spaces – both digital and physical – where creatives across the region can meet, socialise, learn and collaborate. Read More

Attraction Manager

This is an outstanding career opportunity with a market leader committed to providing a diverse and meaningful range of leisure and culture related activities for the local communities in which Plantasia Tropical Zoo serves. The role of Attraction Manager is an important position to be able to continue the success that Plantasia has achieved in recent years. Read More

Be part of a successful organisation

Pembrokeshire College is a well established further education college, employing over 500+ highly qualified and dedicated staff. They pride ourselves on delivering first class education and training to over 13,000 learners at a vibrant campus in a beautiful county. Their diverse job opportunities offer flexibility in developing a career in areas ranging from teaching, coaching and management through to human resources, finance and IT. Read More

Job opportunities with abg Windows & Doors Specialists

Since 1991, our members abg Windows & Doors have been serving the construction, architectural and local building industries with the highest level of environmentally conscious doors, windows and facades. Send your CV to nigel@ab.glass  to learn more about their current opportunities.

Jobs and Working at UWTSD

People are at the heart of everything UWTSD does. They are proud of their dedicated and talented employees and they 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

Become a Volunteer

Interested in joining Age Cymru West Glamorgan’s friendly and passionate team of volunteers but not sure which role would suit you best, or would like to find out more? Complete the form in the link and tell them a little bit about yourself. A member of their team will get back in touch with you. Find out more about their current roles here.

Work With RCS Wales – Staff Vacancies

RCS Wales’ employees are their most valued asset. They invest in staff health and wellbeing, as recognised by their Gold Small Workplace Health Award. Their flexible working practices allow staff to maintain a healthy work-life balance. They’re recruiting for a number of exciting new roles to support delivery of their In-Work Support Service in North Wales, Dyfed and Swansea Bay. Read More

Careers at NPTC Group of Colleges

Attention job seekers! Are you ready for a new challenge? Are you looking to take the first step of your career? Or are you a talented professional looking to take your career to the next level? Look no further! Take the leap and join NPTC Group of Colleges’ team of high achievers. Apply now and let your career soar!

Careers at Castell Howell Foods Ltd

Established in 1988, Castell Howell Foods now have over 650 employees and are one of the biggest employers in Carmarthenshire. From their HQ in Cross Hands and satellite depots in Porthmadog, St Martin’s, Hirwaun and Avonmouth, they deliver to both public and private sectors throughout Wales, the Border Counties and South West England. Read More

Join #TeamCoastal

Coastal Housing are a very different type of company and one that people love being part of. Coastal are a team in the truest sense of the word. They value relationships highly, so they invest in them daily. As a result, their workplace culture is open, trusting and respectful. It’s also safe, which they think is pretty critical to encouraging new ideas and approaches. If this sounds like something you’d like to be part of, come join #TeamCoastal. Read More

For business. For Wales.

The Development Bank of Wales offers sustainable and effective business finance for companies based in Wales, or relocating to Wales, bringing ambitions to life and fuelling possibilities for people, businesses and communities in Wales. Apply Now

RDM Electrical and Mechanical Services is seeking a Mechanical Estimator 

RDM have an opening for a mechanical estimator to join their growing organisation on a permanent contract basis, located at their Swansea office. If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion and desire to contribute to the positive reputation of their business, they would love to hear from you. Read More

Industrial Year Science Student Placement

The science centre overlooks the Botanic Garden and contains a fully equipped molecular lab, library and herbarium. During the placement, based in the National Botanic Garden of Wales’ Science Department, you will work to contribute to their research aims. Your main responsibilities will include undertaking a research project, seed collecting and processing, and public engagement. Read More

Seasonal Greenkeeper

Join the great team of committed and skilled greenskeeepers at Fairwood Park Golf Club, situated on the glorious Gower Peninsula. This is a full-time role on a seasonal basis with employment from April 1st to September 2024. You’ll be an enthusiastic team worker who enjoys physical outdoor work in a varied role. Interested applicants should send a covering email and CV to: Rhodri Evans, Managing Director, Fairwood Park Golf Club rhodri@fairwoodpark.wales

Head of Business Development

The Business Growth and Consultancy directorate aims to ensure the future sustainability of Cwmpas through securing continuation and new income, testing new services and products, and delivering a range of high-quality products and consultancy services. As Head of Business Development, you will lead the development and implementation of the Cwmpas Funding Strategy, to secure sufficient income to underpin delivery of the Cwmpas organisational strategy. Read More

Join The Team at Swansea Building Society

Swansea Building Society recognises that its staff are vital to its success. They’re always looking for talented professionals with the determination to help them succeed. From time to time, vacancies may arise in one of their branch offices (Swansea, Mumbles, Carmarthen and Cowbridge) or in one of their Head Office departments (Mortgage Underwriting, HR, Risk & Compliance, IT and Finance). Read More

Current Vacancies at Gower College Swansea

Your future starts here. Do you want to make a difference? Gower College Swansea’s mission is to inspire and support their learners to achieve their full potential through the delivery of the highest quality of education and training. By joining them at the College, you’ll become part of a team of highly committed and talented staff providing outstanding learning and training opportunities for young people, adults, and employers across South West Wales. Read More

Trustee Opportunities

Forest School Swansea Neath Port Talbot was set up in 2001 to provide Forest School opportunities for children and young people across Swansea and Neath Port Talbot. They are seeking several new Trustees who are passionate, motivated, with values that align with their own, and the time and commitment to help the charity grow. You will be joining a friendly, dynamic Board of Trustees helping to bring the natural world closer to children and young people.  Read More

Job Opportunities at Gavin Griffiths Group

Gavin Griffiths Group were saddened to hear of the announcement by Tata Steel that almost 3,000 jobs will go this year at its Port Talbot steelworks. If you are one of those people then please get in touch. They would like to try and help if we can, particularly at this uncertain time. If you would like more information or would like to arrange to visit the site for an informal interview, please contact rhys@griffiths-group.co.uk or call 01792 795829. Read More

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

Working for DVLA

The DVLA employ around 6,000 full-time and part-time staff. Keeping their employees happy and healthy is a priority of theirs and there are many benefits and rewards on offer. They have a variety of roles in many different business areas including operational and customer services, digital and technology, human resources, finance, communications, commercial, policy, and the drivers medical group. Read More

Make 2024 the year you put your organisation on a sustainable footing

Do you want to help your organisation create a sustainable future? Improve service levels? Release productivity and financial efficiencies? Meet Net Zero targets? Gain a commercial advantage? Or simply make your corner of Wales a better place to live, work and play? If you answered yes to any of these questions, CEIC’s fully-funded training programme is exactly what you’ve been waiting for. Read More

Trainee Solicitor Opportunities – All Offices

Trainee solicitor applications are now open and JCP Solicitors are recruiting for 2024, 2025 and 2026. They are accepting both LPC and SQE students for this intake but you must have completed or be due to complete your LPC or SQE 1 & 2 before your potential training contract start date. All applicants are asked to save the date for shortlisted candidates to attend a brief interview on Wednesday 3 July 2024 and also their Assessment Day, taking place Wednesday 10 July 2024. Read More

Train of Thought

South West Wales Connected have teamed up with Sevenside Community Rail Partnership to create an anthology of poems on themes of railway journeys, trains, travel, people and places between Pembrokeshire and Taunton. The deadline for submission for submission is 5pm on Sunday 17 March via email to TrainsOfThought@southwestwales.co. To get involved, or ask questions please contact Eve on 07970 348680 or email eve@southwestwales.co.

What is Crowdfund Swansea?

Spacehive a (community fundraising platform) together with Crowdfund Swansea is a platform where ideas can be shared, communities empowered, and funds raised to take projects forward for the benefit of local communities. Crowdfunding can be a great way to fundraise with your networks, friends and family and makes it easier to reach people outside your network. Read More

Contract Notices for Swansea University

Swansea University has a requirement for graduate gowns and photography, LED lighting, and multimodal and multisensory research systems.

Research into and Options Appraisal on Second Homes and Short-term Holiday Lets in Carmarthenshire

Carmarthenshire County Council are inviting tenders for a consultant to undertake research into second homes and short-term holiday lets in Carmarthenshire and to prepare an options appraisal on future policy approaches. Read More

Contract Notices for the University of Wales Trinity Saint David

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced marketing company/consultant to deliver a defined brand development and marketing service for the PACE Cymru regional projects, and an e-sports partnership opportunity in relation to “Gaming Heroes” project.

CWM Environmental Limited – Proposed Materials Recovery Facility

This contract is for the design and construction of a new MRF building, external storage bays and associated works. Read More

Training for SAFFA warranted officers FWA 2024 – 2028

Natural Resources Wales needs a framework in place so that they can arrange the annual refresher sessions for SAFFA (Salmon & Freshwater Fisheries) warranted officers. The framework will also need to have a provision for the full training course, which is necessary for any new recruits to Natural Resources Wales. Officers require a full Salmon & Freshwater Fisheries Act 1975 warrant to undertake High Impact Fisheries Enforcement work. Read More

Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Domiciliary Care and Support Services

Pembrokeshire County Council invite you to submit a bid to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of domiciliary care and support services. The Hywel Dda University Health Board may call off goods and services in quantities and at such frequency as it determines appropriate and as such, the approximate Hywel Dda University Health Board contract value has been included within this notice. Read More

Regeneration of Green Spaces, Penderry, Swansea SPF23-037

Pobl Group wishes to appoint a contractor to undertake the design and work for the regeneration of green spaces at Penderry, Swansea. This project is partly funded by Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) SPF23-037 in conjunction with Swansea Council and external partners. The project will commence in March and must be completed by December 31st 2024. The Group would also like to invite potential suppliers to a supplier day and walk / view of the sites. Read More

Provision of a feasibility study for a Neath Museum

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council has recently secured funding via the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) to engage an experienced museum and heritage consultant to undertake a feasibility study of a new museum provision for Neath. Read More

Contract Notices for Swansea Council

Swansea Council is seeking suitably qualified and experienced contractors to provide unpaid carers hub services, water main repairs, voice entry systems, a communication support service for people who are deaf or have dual sensory loss, street trading pitches, a Singleton Park feasibility study, a multi-disciplinary team for Scheduled Monument sites, and water injection dredging at Swansea Marina.

Dozens of dockside flats and townhouses to be built at Swansea’s SA1

A dockside development of 108 flats and townhouses which might one day have a canal running through it has been given the go-ahead. A Pobl Group spokesman said: “Including 69 homes for social rent, alongside 39 townhouses for outright sale and shared ownership, the new development underscores Pobl Group’s commitment to providing much-needed affordable homes and essential social rented accommodation in Swansea city centre.” Read More

Carmarthenshire residential scheme drawn up

Plans have been drawn up by Derwen Road Ltd in association with Coastal Housing for a residential development in a Carmarthenshire village. A statement by Asbri Planning on behalf of the applicants said: “The proposal will provide 20 homes in a sustainable location, fulfilling a housing allocation and making use of brownfield land. It will lead to the creation of a high-quality and attractive place to live, and will contribute to creating a distinct sense of place.” Read More

Pontardawe arts centre major upgrade plans revealed including new cinema for the town

Having hosted regular cinema showings, Pontardawe Arts Centre has identified that there is a significant opportunity to now expand its film offer to include ‘first release’ blockbusters as well as art house movies within a new dedicated cinema space. Works to Pontardawe Art Centre are to build a new cinema extension, as well as works to reconfigure the ground floor bar and café spaces to improve the operation of the centre. Read More

Iconic Swansea building to reopen as food hall, bar and music venue

A former music hall and cinema is due to reopen in May following an £8m-plus transformation. The Albert Hall will include a food hall with 8 independent stalls, a bar, performance area and stage, private dining rooms, karaoke, and a children’s play centre. There’ll be 18 first floor offices, with 13 units above geared towards health and lifestyle services. Above that will be 10 serviced accommodation units, a rooftop garden, a work space area and a gym. Read More

Three historic Swansea buildings to be turned into public venues

Oystermouth Castle will benefit where the redesign and relocation of existing facilities resulting in the accommodation of more visitors and the creation of more exhibition space. The Unitarian Church in High Street will receive funding to develop a sustainable use of the building reflecting the needs of the community. Also in line for a cash injection is The York Place Baptist Church in the city centre where restoration and reconfiguration works will take place. Read More

Plans to boost mobile coverage in Carmarthenshire’s worst served areas

The Shared Rural Network is set to improve 4G coverage so that customers from all mobile networks benefit. This will allow a larger proportion of local communities to connect to superfast broadband. Carmarthenshire has significantly larger rural areas than other counties in the Swansea Bay City Deal region, and the topology of the land means that adding new infrastructure can add numerous complexities to what are already difficult projects. Read More

New technology to make city centre better connected

The technology will be put in place on lampposts and other street furniture in Swansea to benefit businesses, shoppers and visitors. It’s aimed at helping improve mobile coverage and data speeds in the city centre. It could also support smart bins to reduce litter and sensors to monitor air pollution. This supports the Swansea Bay City Deal Digital Infrastructure Programme’s ambition to attract a regional economic boost of £318 million in the coming years. Read More

Laydown Space Development

Works are underway to create an additional laydown space by early 2024, as part of the Swansea Bay City Deal-backed Pembroke Dock Marine project. The additional space is being generated through clearance and levelling works and the demolition of a building. The new flat and open laydown area will allow the floating offshore wind industry and its supply chain to store and manoeuvre large devices, vessels and infrastructure. Read More

Huge Welsh indoor market named best in the UK

Swansea Market was given the accolade by the National Association of British Market Authorities. It’s the third time the market has won the award having won title in 2015 and 2020. The market was praised for championing local entrepreneurs, its commitment to development, and its marketing activity. The unique indoor market is steeped in history and some interesting characters,  including an international DJ now turned fishmonger, spend their days there. Read More

The acclaimed chef set to bring mouth-watering breakfasts, delicious small plates and wines to city street

A highly acclaimed award winning chef is opening a new restaurant in one of Swansea’s trendiest foodie suburbs. While the menu at Bartram’s on Eversley Road has yet to be confirmed, for breakfast and brunch you’ll find dishes including a traditional breakfast, shakshouka eggs, smashed avocado on sourdough, Italian eggs with tomato salsa and parma ham, and “Bartram’s Banging Bagels” with toppings such as shredded duck, sausage, bacon, egg or chorizo. Read More

Ammanford man opens Level256 80s themed bar in Swansea

20 year old Sam Evans was inspired to create the bar, taking over the former rugby shop on Caer Street, opposite Castle Square, by his own love of the 80s and gaming. “I’ve always loved 80s music, and thought there needed to be the place for 80s music in Swansea.” He said “So I opened one up!” There is a diverse cocktail menu with each cocktail named after an 80s theme such as Beetle’s Juice (a sour melon flavour) and Gintendo (a gin and Archers Schnapps mix). Read More

The game-changing tactile maps made for people with visual impairments

A recent pilot project in collaboration with the Assistive Technologies Innovation Centre, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, has looked at new ways of engaging people with visual impairments by exploring the use of 3D printing and tactile maps to support independent travel and navigation in Wales. The use of tactile maps could enable vital input from people with visual impairments when it comes to designing active travel routes. Read More

“We recreated the deepest sections of your lung in a laboratory to understand how polluted air can affect your health”

Researchers at Swansea University Medical School are trying to replicate the layer of cells known as the alveolar epithelium, which lines the deepest part of your lungs where oxygen enters your bloodstream and carbon dioxide leaves as you breathe in and out. They can grow single layers of cells that look very much like the alveolar epithelium of healthy humans, and then expose them to various pollutants to investigate what effect they may have. Read More

UWTSD earns coveted ‘1st Class’ sustainability ranking in prestigious People & Planet University League

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David has been recognised with a ‘1st Class’ award in the 2023 People & Planet University League, underscoring its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship, ethical practices, and sustainability initiatives, which you can read more about here. The People & Planet University League is renowned as an authoritative environmental ranking of all UK universities.

Hydrogen vehicle trials have begun

The trial will showcase First Hydrogen’s FCEV advantage over battery electric vehicles in range (630 km/400 mile), payload towing and fast refuelling capabilities. The vehicle is the first-of-its kind to be deployed in Wales. The trials are supported by green hydrogen producer, Protium Green Solutions and hydrogen services company, Hyppo Hydrogen Solutions, which will help develop a hydrogen ecosystem to support Wales & West Utilities’ operations. Read More

Swansea’s first ever ‘one planet development’ has been given the green light

The couple who will live there described the land as a grower’s dream. Trevor and Bettina Davies began work on their market garden venture – The Rowan Tree – on a field west of Ilston, Gower, in 2020, while living off-site. The land is owned by the Ecological Land Cooperative, which applied to Swansea Council for planning consent under the Welsh Government’s one planet development policy. This policy encourages low-impact living, both in terms of the homes people can build and the land-based activities they scale up to meet most of their needs. Read More

Former primary school renovated into Net Zero centre

The Cwmgors Primary School building, which closed in 2015, will soon re-open its doors as a Net Zero Community Hub. Awel Aman Tawe has been developing its plans for the facility, now known as Hwb y Gors, since acquiring it in 2018. It will offer a community and enterprise space, co-working studios, educational facilities and a community café. Also operating from the facility is a community electric transport scheme. Read More

UWTSD launch Green Health Hub in Cynefin

UWTSD has been working in partnership with Coed Lleol – Small Woods Wales over a number of years supporting the development of the Cynefin site to become a Green Health Hub, for the benefit of people across Carmarthenshire. The aim is to promote community mental health and wellbeing through access to local green spaces. It will work with several partners to run activities promoting wellbeing, social bonding, and knowledge of the natural world. Read More

Syndicated ESG facility awarded to Bluestone Resorts in Wales

It’s Barclays’ second sustainability-linked financing to Bluestone and the largest ever strategic funding deal for the Development Bank of Wales. It will enable Bluestone Resorts, which operates Bluestone National Park Resort in Pembrokeshire, to continue with a major sustainable investment programme, including the development of the resort and a 5-hectare solar farm which is expected to provide up to 30% of Bluestone’s annual electricity usage. Read More

Llanelli primary school launches community food share scheme

Pupils, teachers and staff at a Llanelli school have opened a brand new food share programme known as Bocs Bwyd (Food Box). The school garden at Ysgol Gymraeg Dewi Sant is supporting pupils in their understanding and knowledge of healthy and nutritional food. The scheme will include produce from their garden which will be available to the local community. Castell Howell will be generously supporting them by donating food on a weekly basis. Read More

Plans for huge hotel and leisure complex announced for run-down country estate with 10-bed manor house

Plans for a 295-bed hotel and leisure complex have been submitted to Neath Port Talbot Council on the site of a Grade II listed country house and estate. The Rheola Estate in the Neath Valley was built in the early 19th century and includes a former manor house, stables and gardens on 41 hectares of land. The country manor was almost certainly designed by John Nash, who was appointed by King George IV to extend and transform Buckingham Palace. Read More

Watch: The Mona Lisa has appeared in a Welsh town

It’s the most famous painting on the planet. Now, a version of Leonardo da Vinci’s Renaissance masterpiece, currently housed in the Louvre in Paris, has appeared in the street art capital of Wales, Port Talbot. The artwork has a sign that reads ‘The Louvre – Port Talbot Version’. One of Wales’ leading street artists Steve ‘Jenks’ Jenkins created the mural – and he admits it was the most difficult painting he’s attempted. Read More

Swansea’s Waterfront Winterland Big Wheel is moving to an exciting new location within weeks

Everyone loves the view from Swansea Waterfront Winterland’s beloved Big Wheel attraction. But what if we ‘see’ those views and raise you to the vista from Mumbles Pier? Interested? If you are, then your wish is about to come true as the Big Wheel is set to have a new home at Mumbles Pier. Studt’s Fun Fair. Read More

Bannau Brycheiniog listed one of the best places in the world to visit in 2024

Bannau Brycheiniog, which stretches from Carmarthenshire to the English border, has been named as one of the top places in the world to visit. The New York Times publishes an annual list of the 52 best places to visit in the world. Coming in at number 18 on the list, the national park was praised the national park’s decision to scrap its English name – Brecon Beacons – and officially call it by its Welsh name only – Bannau Brycheiniog. Read More

Tenby Steampunk Festival features a Peacock Parade and teapot racing

One of the very few Steampunk festivals in Wales is on its way to Pembrokeshire. Steampunk is a style that focuses on industrialism from the Victorian era – mostly steam-powered inventions – and sci-fi. The three-day event will run from Friday March 22 to Sunday March 24. If you’d like to find out more – and start to create a costume fit to grace the Peacock Parade – there will be a workshop at Augustus Place Community Hall on Saturday February 24. Read More

BBC National Orchestra of Wales to perform St David’s Day celebration in Swansea

Brangwyn Hall will host the BBC NOW St David’s Day Stravaganza on Thursday, February 29. The night promises to be a big one for Swansea and Brangwyn Hall, the concert will be headlined by virtuoso saxophonist Jess Gillam who will perform the UK premiere of Karl Jenkins’s saxophone concerto, Stravaganza.  Conducted by Nil Venditti , BBC NOW will be joined on stage by the BBC National Chorus of Wales and the National Youth Choir of Wales. Read More

Enjoy pirates, dragons and dark sky spectacles this half term

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority’s three visitor attractions will all be hosting a variety of half term fun this February, offering family-friendly experiences and a flavour of the area’s culture and heritage. Read More

Swansea Street Food Festival is coming back and it’s going to be bigger than ever

One of Swansea’s most popular foodie events, the Swansea Street Food Festival, is set to return this spring – and it will be bigger than ever, organisers say. The family-friendly festival will be returning to Museum Park on Easter weekend, Friday, March 29, to Monday, April 1, and will have 30+ street food traders offering tantalising dishes from around the world, including India, Vietnam, Thailand, Morocco, Mexico, Afghanistan, the Caribbean, and Uzbekistan. Read More

StreetSnap: First-Of-Its-Kind App Launches to Build Community Resilience to Hate

Leading social scientist from Swansea University, Dr Lella Nouri and her team, have developed a new app which revolutionises the way communities can track and report hate graffiti, all with the aim of understanding tensions within a community, and building intervention programmes to eradicate the issues. StreetSnap will be available for use in local authorities across Wales and England. Read More

Earth’s earliest creatures dated from Welsh rocks

Welsh rocks have revealed details about some of Earth’s earliest creatures. Fossils first discovered in Carmarthenshire in the 1970s revealed traces of organisms that have now been dated to 564 million years ago. The ancient disc-shaped invertebrates probably lived in shallow waters along the coast of volcanic islands. Researchers say the organisms – too primitive to be described as animals – are “completely unlike any other forms of life”. Read More

From the Street to the Boardroom: New Course to Teach Business Skills to Disadvantaged

Swansea University is set to run a unique new course aimed at getting the best out of disadvantaged people and inspire them to take a different path in life. The university has teamed up with Bristol-based initiative Street2Boardroom for the five-week course called Enterprise and Creativity: Entrepreneurship in Practice which launches this autumn.  It aims to not only provide the learners with new skills and knowledge but also to give them first-hand experience of university life. Read More

UWTSD Set Design & Production students awarded the King’s Award for Voluntary Service

Students from the BA Set Design & Production course at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David have been awarded the King’s Award for Voluntary Service in recognition of their project work and volunteering with Carmarthen and District Youth Opera. They have been collaborating with the Youth Opera by designing iconic pieces of scenery such as the dragon, called Elizabeth, for ‘Shrek’ last year, and the car for this year’s production of ‘Our House.’ Read More

This Flight Tonight – The Songs of Joni Mitchell
16 February 19:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Ginger plays The Wildhearts
16 February 19:00 – 23:00
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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Mischievous Cow
17 February
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Repair Cafe at The Environment Centre
17 February 10:30 – 13:30
The Environment Centre, Swansea
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Drag Queen Story Hour UK
17 February 11:00 & 13:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra & Sound Bath
17 February 14:00 – 16:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Vanilla, Lacross Club, Yaki Dah, Ethan Jones and The Cosmic Chaos and HKH
17 February 20:00 – 23:55
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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Indie Bangers – Club Night
17 February 21:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Move Naturally with the Feldenkrais Method
18 February 10:30 – 12:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Feldenkrais ‘Awareness Through Movement’ classes
18 February 10:45 – 11:45
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Quiet Hour at the Museum
18 February 15:00 – 16:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Castell Howell Food Service Show
20 – 21 February
Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli
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Changes to Felling Licences
20 February 10:00
Online
Hosted by Natural Resources Wales
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Caffi Cymraeg
20 February 10:30
The Environment Centre, Swansea
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Marina Litter Pick
21 February 10:00 – 12:00
The Environment Centre, Swansea
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Breathe, Release, Grow
21 February 11:15 – 13:15
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Crowdfund Swansea – Launch
21 February 12:00 -13:00
Online
Hosted by Spacehive
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MA/Prof Doc Children, Young People & Community Services Online Info Event
21 February 18:00 – 19:00
UWTSD Carmarthen Campus
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Wales Virtual Networking
22 February 13:00 – 14:00
Online
Hosted by FSB Wales
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Changes to Felling Licences
22 February 14:00
Online
Hosted by Natural Resources Wales
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Coffee Shop Sessions
23 February
Swansea Arena
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Pembrokeshire Drop In Business Support
23 February 09:00 – 12:00
Bridge Innovation Centre, Pembroke Dock
Hosted by FSB Wales
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Heritage Landscape Tour
23 February 11:00 – 13:00
National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthne
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Mercer + SPWCI + Crime Scene
23 February 19:00
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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Narberth Seed Swap
24 February 10:00 – 13:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Antiques Weekend
24 – 25 February 10:00 – 16:00
National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthne
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Family Mindfulness
24 February 11:00 – 12:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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The Swansea Arena House Party
24 February 17:00 – 23:55
Swansea Arena
Hosted by Elysium Gallery & Bar
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ITT Future You Event
27 February 09:30 – 15:30
Swansea Arena
Hosted by University of Wales Trinity Saint David
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Seaweed and Shellfish Aquaculture Workshop
28 February
Bridge Innovation Centre, Pembroke Dock
Hosted by Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum
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Talisman Poetry Open Mic
28 February 19:00 – 23:00
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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Cân i Gymru 2024 Launch: A Coffee Shop Session Special
29 February 18:00 – 20:00
Swansea Arena
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Changes to Felling Licences
1 March 10:00
Online
Hosted by Natural Resources Wales
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St David’s Day Mini Party!
1 March 10:15 – 12:15
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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St David’s Day Celebration
1 March 12:15 – 16:00
Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli
Hosted by Swansea Bay Business Club
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CAWL MAWR
1 March 13:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Gong Bath
1 March 18:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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St David’s Day Feast
1 March 18:00 – 21:30
HQ Urban Kitchen, Swansea
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Live Music: Slipped Disc and Nookie
1 March 19:00 – 23:55
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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Yoga for children with additional needs
2 March 10:00 – 10:45
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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UWTSD Carmarthen Applicant/Open Day
2 March 10:00 – 15:00
UWTSD Carmarthen Campus
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St David’s Day Food & Craft Weekend
2 – 3 March 10:00 – 16:00
National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthne
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Transforming Health With Crystal Therapy
2 March 10:30 – 12:30
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Come to Sing!
2 March 11:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Family Yoga
2 March 11:00 – 12:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Argentine Tango in a Day Course: Workshops and Practilonga
2 March 11:00 – 17:00
Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea University Singleton Park Campus
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Home Ed
2 March 12:15 – 13:15
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Make & Take – Dragon and Daffodil Masks
2 March 12:30 – 15:30
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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The Phoenix Choir of Wales
2 March 13:15
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Tom Allen: Completely
2 March 20:00
Swansea Arena
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St David’s Day Party
3 March 12:00 – 16:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Good Vibrations
3 March 14:00 – 16:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Leigh Francis – My First Time Tour
3 March 19:30
Swansea Arena
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Queen Extravaganza
4 March 19:30
Swansea Arena
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High Fade plus special guests Kinky Wizzards
5 March 19:00 – 23:00
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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The Swansea Start-Up Expo
6 March
Daytime Event 14:00 – 17:00
Evening Event 17:00 – 20:00
Hosted by 4theRegion, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Swansea Council, Gower College Swansea and Swansea University
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Swansea Conference #ItsYourSwansea2024
7 March 09:00
Swansea Arena
Hosted by 4theRegion
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4theRegion Monthly Meetup – Construction!
21 March 13:00 – 14:30
Online
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4theRegion Monthly Meetup – Young People!
18 April 13:00 – 14:30
Online
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4theRegion Monthly Meetup – Regional Food!
16 May 13:00 – 14:30
Online
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4theRegion Monthly Meetup – Community Resilience!
20 June 13:00 – 14:30
Online
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4theRegion Monthly Meetup – Circular Economy!
18 July 13:00 – 14:30
Online
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New IPM: Emerging Opportunities
2 September 09:00 – 4 September 17:00
The Great Hall, Swansea University Bay Campus
Hosted by Natural Products BioHUB
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4theRegion Monthly Meetup – Transport!
19 September 13:00 – 14:30
Online
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4theRegion Monthly Meetup – Buying Regional!
17 October 13:00 – 14:30
Online
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4theRegion Monthly Meetup – Green Economy!
21 November 13:00 – 14:30
Online
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4theRegion Monthly Meetup – Giving Back!
19 December 13:00 – 14:30
Online
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