Become a Member

2024 has truly been a year of collaboration, and our members have shown up in force to get involved, connect with each other, and spark positive change across our region. Be part of our regional alliance aiming to co-create a happier, healthier South West Wales with a thriving economy. Find out out more and become a 4theRegion member

Urban Foundry are excited to introduce their First Tuesday Club, a regular free drop-in event for those looking to make a positive impact in the world (starting locally, of course!). It’s a chance to come together and collaborate

Have an enterprising idea but not sure where to start? Quick query which is holding you back? Looking for funds? Or maybe you just need a sounding board. Come by for an informal individual chat and a coffee at the Drop-in Session 10am – 12.30pm. For those passionate about purpose beyond profit, the Social Innovation Network at 3pm – 5pm is an opportunity to connect. Every first Tuesday of the month at HQ Urban Kitchen. No need to sign up – just turn up!

We kicked off an exciting movement for change last month, with the Wellbeing Economy Cymru Festival of Ideas

Around 500 attendees and exhibitors travelled from across Wales (and beyond) to Swansea Arena to explore what Wellbeing Economics can offer, as a step-change for the kind of economy we want. The emotion and the energy was electric, with Kate Raworth’s keynote providing huge inspiration, and lots of conversations happening throughout the day. Take a look at some of our highlights from the day, and keep an eye out for our upcoming event report! 

We had a brilliant morning at Swansea’s restored Palace Theatre ahead of its reopening!

We invited businesses, organisations and residents of High Street to come along and meet the Palace team, for a conversation about issues and opportunities in the area. We also had a tour of the new co-working spaces at Palace Theatre, led by Tramshed Tech. Find out more

What a Day at the Green Economy Conference!

We’re still amazed from last month’s incredible Green Economy Conference! The inspiring speakers, engaging discussions, and the energy in the room reminded us why collaboration is key to a sustainable future. From forward-thinking businesses to passionate changemakers, the event was a true celebration of innovation and commitment to green growth. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us—you made it a day to remember! Here’s some more of our highlights of the day

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!

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 Motor Group 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

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 themselves 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

Accelerate your career at the DVLA

At the DVLA we are dedicated to keeping the UK roads safe. With a team of over 6,000 talented professionals, we offer diverse career paths across various fields which include Human Resources, Estate management, Digital and Technology Services, Finance, Operations, Communications, Customer service, Commercial, and Policy. We are an award-winning agency and take pride in our work and people. We believe our employees are our greatest asset, which is why we strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We recognise and reward excellent performance, celebrating the outstanding work the agency contributes to the country. Our Comprehensive employee benefits package is designed to support your wellbeing and career, empowering you to be the best version of yourself. Jumpstart your career today and explore your opportunities on gov.uk, Civil Service Careers and the DfT website. Search for current vacancies at the DVLA here.

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

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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

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

Bookkeeper (Maternity Cover)

Bevan Buckland are currently recruiting for a part-time maternity cover Bookkeeper to be based at their Haverfordwest Office, who will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of all client projects. You will demonstrate expected and acceptable behaviours in line with the Firm’s values and build positive relationships with clients and staff. Read More

Have your say in helping to build a long-term future for the Neath and Tennant Canals

While Neath Port Talbot Council is not the owner of the canals, it is looking to foster the working partnerships that need to be created to facilitate the regeneration of these key heritage and environmental assets for the benefit of communities, wildlife ecosystems and economy. The council, working with AtkinsRéalis, is developing a comprehensive options appraisal feasibility study examining future uses for the canals, recognising their significance and unique heritage and what they can offer to the people and communities lining their routes. Read More

Help to Grow: Management  programme information

A unique leadership and management course designed to help you develop your leadership skills, and your business. Designed to be completed alongside full-time work, the course is delivered across 12 weeks. Developed and delivered by Small Business Charter accredited business schools across the UK, which Swansea University are delighted to be one of, this practical course uses a combination of online and face-to-face sessions taught by subject matter experts. 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 University

Swansea University is seeking to procure a service provider to deliver food and and beverage services, and refurb male and female WCs.

Contract Notices for Pembrokeshire Council

Pembrokeshire Council is inviting contractors to tender for the provision of amenity grass cutting, and the design and build of interpretation and front of house at the flagship heritage attraction at Haverfordwest Castle.

External Auditor Services

The Development Bank of Wales wishes to procure external audit services for the group for the financial year ended 31 March 2026 which should include the audit of the group’s Annual Report and Financial Statements, prepared under IFRS, noting that any future changes to IFRS should be incorporated into all future audits under this agreement, and the audit of the group’s subsidiary accounts. Read More

South West & Mid Wales Regional Civil Engineering Services Framework 2025

Carmarthenshire County Council in association with Ceredigion County Council, Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, Pembrokeshire County Council, Powys County Council and Swansea Council wish to appoint suitably qualified consultant engineers who will provide a full range of civil engineering design related services. Read More

Contract Notices for Swansea Council

Swansea Council wishes to appoint suitably qualified contractors to provide cycle hangars, volunteer based peer parenting and family support, an environmental partnership, an outbuildings and yard condition survey and feasibility study for Veranda House, maintenance of pumping station assets, wind and weather proofing works in Loughor, up to 5 PHEV hybrid small vans, young person housing related support, and fire improvements to Morriston District Housing Office.

Management of Tir John Closed Landfill Site

Swansea Council is seeking to establish market options for the future management of Tir John landfill site. The Council intends to procure a contract to start from early 2026 and is seeking to understand the best approach to market. There are various management areas which could be contracted out and the Council are trying to establish whether to procure one single contract, to offer lots for the various areas or to run the closed landfill in-house. Read More

Bouygues UK Partners with Local Suppliers to Help Transform Former Debenhams Store into Carmarthen’s Health and Wellbeing Hwb

Bouygues UK and Carmarthenshire Council, working with Hywel Dda UHB and the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, is transforming the former Debenhams at St Catherine’s Walk into the Health and Wellbeing Hwb, which will provide a variety of facilities all under one roof. Bouygues UK is committed to using local subcontractors as part of its commitment to provide employment, training and skills opportunities to local people and underrepresented groups. Read More

A historic grade two listed building is being saved in Swansea and you might be able to dine there one day soon

The Laboratory Building was likely used to assess the quality of incoming copper ore at Hafod Morfa Copperworks. It will undergo work that includes stabilisation, sensitive refurbishment, and watertighting to make it functional. It will feature a new Welsh slate roof, new external doors and windows, a terrace, and level access to ensure accessibility. The work will be completed by local construction firm John Weaver Contractors, who are now on site. Read More

Plans launched to build 153-house estate in Neath Port Talbot

Plans for a new residential development north of Crymlyn Parc, Skewen could eventually see 153 houses created in an area 4.1km west of Neath town centre. A report by Asbri Planning on behalf of the Hale Group and Pobl Group says it “is designed to deliver safe, attractive and sustainable new neighbourhoods that will not only complement the place-making aspirations of the layout, but which will create a diverse, affordable yet aspirational places in which to live.” Read More

“Not Business As Usual” Project Brings Sustainable Construction to Students

As part of a Swansea Bay City Deal Skills and Talent programmes initiative, Gower College Swansea students were introduced to the future of sustainable construction in an engaging, hands-on learning experience at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David SA1 Waterfront Campus. Students were immersed in practical exercises with eco-friendly materials, illustrating how these resources can lead the way in creating a net-zero construction industry. Read More

500-mile EV Rally Cymru ends at Neath Port Talbot’s award-winning Bay Technology Centre

The EV Rally Cymru 2024, a two-day 500-mile event designed to showcase the power and potential of electric vehicles reached its climax at the Baglan Energy Park’s award-winning Bay Technology Centre on Thursday, November 14th. The rally has been a demonstration of Wales’s growing charging infrastructure and highlights how electric bikes, cars and commercial vehicles (vans and trucks) can reshape the DNA of fleet operations, both large and small. Read More 

Hotel group buys one of Swansea’s most historic pubs – and makes one big promise

A leading hotel group has purchased one of Swansea’s most authentic old -style pubs, but has vowed to its customers that nothing will be changing. Morgans, and its parent company  Swansea.com, has announced it has acquired Queens Hotel, which will now become part of its Morgans Collection, alongside its hotel The Georgian. The pub, based at Gloucester Place in Swansea’s maritime quarter, first opened in 1892 and has a long and colourful history. Read More

Port Talbot steelworker sets up new coffee shop business

A steelworker who will be made redundant this month following the ending of blast furnace steelmaking at Port Talbot, has set up his own art inspired coffee shop business. Cassius Walker-Hunt has become a entrepreneur with the opening of Portablo Coffee. The blast furnace operator has taken a unit in Aberafon Shopping Centre, and with help from local artist Hassan Kamil, transformed it into a stylish venue. Read More

The Brunch House in St Davids opens its doors to public

The Brunch House, the creation of Hannah Bowie and Adam Sawyer, has opened at Oriel Y Parc Visitor Centre. The menu combines elements of Hannah’s Middle Eastern heritage with breakfast classics. Customer Ben Richardson said “Having noticed all of the changes taking place last week, I was looking forward to sampling the food. I had the chicken and waffles with house hot maple sauce, and it was absolutely delicious. We’re looking forward to our next visit.” Read More

A seafood hut once named best place to eat in Welsh city opens permanent shop

Gower Seafood Hut has been a popular fixture of the Mumbles culinary scene in the summer since it launched in May 2017. Led by owners Chris Price and Sarah Kift, it sells seafood from a horsebox every year between March and September, and has been consistently rated among the best places to eat in Swansea over a number of years. And now, it has launched its first physical business, at 618 Mumbles Road, which will operate all year round. Read More

Victorian mortuary to be turned into cafe

A former hospital mortuary, dating back to the 1860s, is getting a new lease of life as a cafe. The mortuary on the outskirts of Carmarthen used to serve the former hospital at Parc Dewi Sant – a 38-acre site dating from Victorian times west of the town centre. “Once the cafe is open we welcome anyone to come and use it, including dog walkers, walkers, and those making use of our many facilities,” said a Parc Dewi Sant Ltd spokesman. Read More

Improving health for older people – Swansea expert in ageing appointed to role coordinating major global research project

Dr Gary Christopher, a senior lecturer at Swansea University’s Centre for Ageing and Dementia Research, is one of two coordinators for the International Consortium to Classify Ageing-Related Pathologies, a groundbreaking initiative involving over 300 experts. It addresses the urgent need for healthcare systems worldwide to adapt to ageing populations. The focus is on effectively managing age-related diseases and enhancing the quality of life for older adults. Read More

Historic cancer trial sees Swansea at the forefront of a medical revolution

A global trial in which  Swansea was a leading player has been a game-changer in the treatment of a particularly aggressive type of cancer. Analysis of a clinical trial that used a combination of drugs to treat metastatic melanoma, or skin cancer which had spread around the body, shows that almost half of patients are surviving 10 years or more. This compares with 2011 when the average survival was just six-and-a-half months. Read More

Air quality monitor invented by Swansea team can help protect public from carbon dioxide dangers

An air quality monitor that checks for dangerous levels of carbon dioxide, and that can run continuously on clean energy from indoor light – with no need even to change batteries – has been invented by a company set up by Swansea University researchers. The new monitor – called the AIR-sense-IQ – can be an indispensable tool in helping organisations safeguard people’s health, while also reducing their energy footprint. Read More

I lay down in a dark tank for an hour and it felt as if I was in space looking at the stars

There I was, lying in pitch black darkness floating around on salt water, left alone with my thoughts and unable to see anything. If I was to tell you this without any context you would probably be terrified and rightly so. However what happened next was completely game-changing. I was doing this as part of a new £35 experience at Swansea’s Float and Wellness Hub and it completely changed how I view relaxation. Read More

Toddlers, Tech and Talk: groundbreaking study into how children under three use technology

A major study, the first of its kind, has revealed key insights into the extent to which children under three years old have access to digital technology in the home, how they use it and how it supports their language development. It reveals that children are born into hugely technologized homes – 98% of the families who took part in the study’s online survey had access to a smartphone and the same proportion have wifi connectivity. Read More

Chefs cook up plan to change how we deal with food

Organisers of Cook24 say they hope to expand across Wales to help “transform the nation’s relationship with food” by cooking affordable meals using fresh, raw ingredients – and most importantly, local vegetables. The initiative in Carmarthenshire has attracted nearly 1,400 students in the past year, and is the brainchild of award-winning restaurateur and food writer Simon Wright, who said it gave confidence to “take more control over the way that you eat.” Read More

Neath-Based Rosa’s Romanian Bakery Helping UK Progress to Net Zero

The bakery’s evaporative cooling technique uses just water and forced air, reminiscent of the ancient Egyptian method of hanging a wet towel over an open window. It is a greener alternative to traditional air conditioning and has resulted in reduced energy bills and refrigeration requirements. The bakery on Neath’s Shufflebotham Lane is organically certified by The Soil Association and relies on over 90% renewable energy. Read More

Bluestone National Park Resort invites sharing biodiversity best practice, as monitoring at the holiday village shows its air quality is among the cleanest in the UK

Early indications show air quality at the holiday village in Pembrokeshire is on par with a monitor in its hometown of Narberth; one of sixteen used by the UK Government in rural locations as a baseline for the cleanest air in the UK. The five star holiday resort now invites landowners across the UK and internationally to model its operation as a blueprint for improving biodiversity, as part of the solution in tackling the present nature and climate emergencies. Read More

Award-winning Goodwick hairdresser uses wool to fashion wig

Ewe wouldn’t believe what this wig is made from. Salon owner Michelle Summers Davies from MD Hair in Goodwick has collaborated with a local farmer to create a sustainable styling collection. Salon owner Michelle used sheep’s shearing to create a wig for a creative London photo shoot. She called it the Llana Luxe Wig. Llana comes from the Welsh word for wool, and Luxe adds a touch of elegance “perfect for an ethically sourced, high-quality sheep wool wig”.

Green Hydrogen fuel scheme for Pembroke backed by Pembrokeshire committee

A green hydrogen fuel production facility by Pembroke Power Station has been approved by Pembrokeshire planners. Green hydrogen is produced from water, in an electrolysing process using electricity obtained from renewable sources; the electrolyser site previously occupied by the power station’s sports and social club. Read More

Pop-up events to offer unique gifts in Carmarthenshire

Eto, in partnership with Hwb Bach y Wlad, is organising the events across Carmarthenshire. The initiative is aimed at promoting sustainability and reducing waste by encouraging the purchase of upcycled items. The pop-up events will be held at Llandeilo on December 5, and Whitland on December 10. A variety of repaired and repurposed items, including home goods, toys, and decorative pieces, will be available at each event. Read More

2-for-1 entry Historic Landmarks offer

Transport for Wales have teamed up with Cadw to offer their customers 2-for-1 on the price of entry to historic sites when you travel there by train. Wales happens to have more castles per square-mile than any other country in Europe plus our fair share of ancient forts, abbeys, chapels and medieval houses. There’s plenty to discover. Why not make the most of this fantastic 2-for-1 offer?

Bluestone National Park Resort wins at British Travel Awards

Bluestone National Park Resort has been named the best small company for parks and lodges vacations in the whole of the UK at the British Travel Awards. Bluestone said “This award reflects our commitment to provide the best possible space for families to relax, play, and make unforgettable memories together. Making people happy is what we’re all about, and we hope to see you on resort soon to put a smile on your face with some free-range family fun.” Read More

New food festival with vintage roller disco and dancing reindeer coming to Wales

On selected dates from Friday, December 13 until Christmas Eve,  Carmarthen Showground Hall will transform into Festive Feastival, complete with a vintage roller disco rink, Santa’s grotto, Christmas circus and dancing reindeer. Twelve street food traders will be offering seasonal specialities – including Pasta a Mano, Hills Brecon and Holy Cheesus. Alongside the food, there will also be the SFC cocktail bar, mulled wine and mince pies. Read More

Light up your festive season with Luminate at Margam Country Park

Luminate, Wales’s number one immersive light trail, is set to brighten up the darkest of winter nights, as it takes visitors on a mile-long illuminated journey filled with wonder and intrigue, ahead of the festive season. Luminate comes to Margam Country Park, South Wales’s historic country estate in Port Talbot. The light trail is an after-dark experience, which is sure to captivate all ages – an event not to be missed in the lead-up to the festive season. Read More

Bluestone Becomes the First Company in Wales to Receive ‘Customer Experience Excellence Mark’

Bluestone National Park Resort has become the first business in Wales to receive a customer experience (CX) excellence mark. The insight6 CX Excellence Mark recognises businesses that consistently go above and beyond to put their customer at the heart of the business. Read More

Welsh seaside town named one of UK’s fastest-growing destinations for tourists

According to Tripadvisor’s 2024 Winter Travel Index, Tenby takes third place for trending UK destinations. Even in winter, the town’s eye-catching, brightly-coloured houses are utterly charming, so it’s no surprise that this coastal gem has soared in popularity. A magnet for those seeking a beachside break, the town offers a peaceful and picturesque escape from it all out of season. Read More

Outdoor saltwater swimming pool could be built in Swansea as part of new seafront attraction

A new watersports centre in Mumbles, potentially with a tidal swimming pool, has been proposed. The watersports centre idea has been floated by Mumbles Yacht Club, which wants to move from its current base across Mumbles Road to the foreshore. The yacht club already accommodates Mumbles Rowing Club and Mumbles Rugby Club’s darts team and the new building would offer a range of watersports to encourage wider participation. Read More

County Showground Christmas Fair grows to two-day event

Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society’s Christmas Fair will grow to an all-weekend event this month. The Christmas shopping extravaganza is all set to take place on December 14-15. The Parkhouse building on the Haverfordwest Showground will be transformed into a Christmas paradise. There will be even more stalls this year with a wide variety of quality local businesses exhibiting as well as festive music, Santa in his Grotto and an outdoor food court. Read More

Step back in time in Narberth at Dydd Gŵyl y Nadolig – a celebration of Welsh Christmas traditions

Held on December 21 around the Town Moor in Narberth, this festive celebration invites you to gather to rekindle the spirit of the season and experience the warmth, music, and customs of old Wales. Enjoy the harmonious voices of the Whitland Male Choir as they join together for carolling and Plygain. The traditional Mari Lwyd will also roam among us, its gleaming eyes and lively spirit spreading cheer and folklore-inspired mischief. Read More

I went to Swansea Christmas Market and these are some of the most joyful things you can buy there

With the Swansea Christmas market taking over part of the city centre, it is safe to say that the festive season has finally arrived. With soft music playing in the background and the air filled with delicious (and festive) aromas, you might find yourself confused with all of the choices available. Here’s a short guide for you about what you can buy, and for how much at the Swansea Christmas Market this year. 

Carew Castle’s ‘Glow’: A festive wonderland of light and music awaits

Carew Castle is thrilled to invite families and visitors of all ages to experience Glow – a magical event illuminating the season every Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 4.30pm and 7.30pm until December 15. Upon arrival, guests will be greeted by a stunning display of lights throughout the Walled Garden, creating an enchanting atmosphere that leads into the heart of the festivities. Read More

Railway Enthusiasts!

South West Wales Connected are bringing the history of our railways to life and need your help! If you have vintage photos, memorabilia, or recent snaps from Port Talbot to Fishguard Harbour, they’d love to share them! Drop them a message!

Hydrogen Safe Delivers Specialist Training for Pembrokeshire College

Hydrogen Safe are very excited to share they have secured a contract to deliver their Level 1 Introduction to Hydrogen Safety qualification to three groups of students at Pembrokeshire College. Initially working with three cohorts of Level 3 engineering students, the training will give them a unique insight into how hydrogen could impact on their career opportunities as businesses implement more sustainable ways of working. Read More

College graduates of 2024 celebrate their achievements

Over 150 higher education students from Gower College Swansea have celebrated their success at a special graduation ceremony at Swansea Arena. They were there to celebrate their achievements in a wide range of higher-level courses including business and accounting, applied computing, teaching, engineering, leadership and management, health and social care, and childcare. Read More

Swansea subjects ranked among world’s best

Subjects across the academic spectrum at Swansea University have been ranked among the world’s best in a new league table. The Global Rankings of Academic Subjects 2024 ranked 24 Swansea University subjects, up from 21 in 2023, with three subjects featured in the world’s top 100. The results, compiled by Shanghai Rankings, assess 5,000 universities in 96 countries across 55 subjects. Read More

WorldSkills Success for NPTC Group of Colleges

NPTC Group of Colleges has been ranked in the top 10 in Organisational league tables for Foundations Skills and mainstream competitions at WorldSkills UK. It follows a week of competitions at the UK National Finals across SkillBuild and WorldSkills UK where Team Wales won a total of 69 medals. NPTC Group of Colleges won three gold medals, a bronze, and also had two highly commended in the competitions which took place in Manchester. Read More

Employability team in the running for major awards

Gower College Swansea’s employability provision, Better Jobs, Better Futures, has been shortlisted in two categories at the upcoming Employment Related Services Association 2024 Awards. With 15 fiercely contested categories, the ERSA Awards spotlight the diverse and holistic support given to employers, communities, and disadvantaged learners and jobseekers across the UK. The winners will be announced following ERSA’s annual conference on 4 December. Read More

The Allergies plus support from Skunkadelic & The Digital Kid + DJ Chronic
7 December 19:00 – 23:00
Elysium Gallery, Swansea
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Relax and Restore for Parents/caregivers
7 December 19:00 – 20:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Act Your Shoe Size – Drama Workshop
7 December 19:00 – 20:30
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Chestnuts and Carols around the Fire Pit
8 December 12:00 – 14:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Festive Film: A Child’s Christmas in Wales (U 2009)
8 December
English 14:00
Welsh 14:30
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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K9 Carol Service
8 December 14:30
RSPCA Llys Nini Animal Centre, Swansea
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Crystal Workshop
8 December 16:30 – 18:30
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Dream Group with Laura Roklicer
8 December 18:45 – 19:45
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Art & Crafts session
9 December 11:30 – 13:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Sleep Soundly
9 December 20:30 – 21:30
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Marina Litter Pick
11 December 10:00 – 12:00
The Environment Centre, Swansea
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Digital Clinics: Pembrokeshire
11 December 10:00 – 14:00
Bluestone Resort, Narberth
Hosted by PACE Cymru, a UWTSD project
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Warm Hub
11 December 11:00 – 15:00
The Environment Centre, Swansea
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Wellbeing workshops by Platfform
11 December 11:30 – 13:30
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Neurodiversity Support Group
11 December 17:30 – 18:45
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Life Drawing at elysium
11 December 18:30 – 21:00
Elysium Gallery, Swansea
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Wales Virtual Networking
12 December 13:00 – 14:00
Online
Hosted by FSB Wales
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Festive Pottery
12 December 13:00 – 15:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Lonely Arts
12 December 17:00 – 19:00
HQ Urban Kitchen, Swansea
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Introduction to Machine Learning – Week 4
12 December 17:00 – 19:00
Online
Hosted by Technocamps
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Week 10: Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
12 December 17:00 – 20:00
Swansea University Singleton Campus
Hosted by Technocamps
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Week 10: Python Programming 1
12 December 17:00 – 20:00
Swansea University Singleton Campus
Hosted by Technocamps
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Week 10: Computing: History and Impact
12 December 17:00 – 20:00
Swansea University Singleton Campus
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Euros Childs
12 December 19:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Mission Man + support tbc
12 December 19:00 – 23:45
Elysium Gallery, Swansea
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Swansea In Gloom Walking Tours
12 December 19:30 – 21:30
HQ Urban Kitchen, Swansea
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The Queens Hall Food & Craft Market
13 December 10:00 – 15:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Museum Little Mice
13 December 10:15 – 12:15
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Elevenses Llanelli
13 December 11:00 – 13:00
People Speak Up, Llanelli
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Bad Shout ep launch
13 December 19:00 – 23:30
Elysium Gallery, Swansea
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Halloween on Christmas – Emo Night
13 December 21:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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The Queens Hall Food & Craft Market
14 December 10:00 – 15:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Mending Sewcial
14 December 10:30 – 13:30
The Environment Centre, Swansea
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Chwarae Stryd Sir Gar Street Play
14 December 11:00 – 13:30
Park Hall, Carmarthen
Hosted by People Speak Up
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elysium gallery Christmas Art Market 2024
14 December 11:00 – 18:00
Elysium Gallery, Swansea
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Chwarae Stryd Sir Gar Street Play
14 December 14:30 – 16:30
Paddock Street, Llanelli
Hosted by People Speak Up
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Innerdance Swansea
14 December 15:00 – 17:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny
14 December 19:00 & 22:00
Swansea Arena
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Flash: A tribute to Queen
14 December 19:30
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Quiet Hour at the Museum
15 December 14:00 – 15:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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A Christmas Celebration
15 December 16:00 – 17:30
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Kundalini Awakening Class 
15 December 20:15
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Art & Crafts session
16 December 11:30 – 13:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Tech Tuesday
17 December 13:00 – 15:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Candlelight: Christmas Movie Soundtracks
17 December 19:00 & 21:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Christmas Concert with Bryn Terfel and the Orchestra of Welsh National Opera
17 December 19:30
Swansea Arena
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Warm Hub
18 December 11:00 – 15:00
The Environment Centre, Swansea
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Wellbeing workshops by Platfform
18 December 11:30 – 13:30
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Games Night at HQ Urban Kitchen
18 December 17:00
HQ Urban Kitchen, Swansea
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Life Drawing at elysium
18 December 18:30 – 21:00
Elysium Gallery, Swansea
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Elevenses Llanelli
19 December 11:00 – 13:00
People Speak Up, Llanelli
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4theRegion Monthly Meetup – Giving Back!
19 December 13:00 – 14:30
Online
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Anti-Social After Work Drinks
19 December 17:00 – 19:00
HQ Urban Kitchen, Swansea
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Christmas at HQ Urban Kitchen
19 December 18:00 – 22:00
HQ Urban Kitchen, Swansea
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TIWN Media presents TIWN: A-Listers
19 December 19:00 – 23:00
Elysium Gallery, Swansea
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The Holiday: Film with Live Orchestra
19 December 19:30
Swansea Arena
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The Queens Hall Food & Craft Market
20 December 10:00 – 15:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Monthly Restorative Yoga in Swansea
20 December 17:45 – 18:45
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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The Siglo Section ft. Luke Andrews
20 December 19:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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The Elysium Christmas Party feat. music from The Balkaneers!
20 December 19:00 – 23:00
Elysium Gallery, Swansea
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Your Space: LGBTQ+ Support Group
20 December 19:30 – 21:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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The Queens Hall Food & Craft Market
21 December 10:00 – 15:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Repair Cafe
21 December 10:30 – 13:30
The Environment Centre, Swansea
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Santa is coming to the Sports Centre
21 December 11:00 – 13:00
Gower College Swansea Sports Centre
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Chwarae Stryd Sir Gar Street Play
21 December 11:00 – 13:00
Trimsaran Leisure Centre, Kidwelly
Hosted by People Speak Up
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Bingo Lingo XL – Let’s Get Piste
21 December 18:00 – 23:00
Swansea Arena
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Act Your Shoe Size – Drama Workshop
21 December 19:00 – 20:30
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Wilding Promotions presents: Bother – CHRISTMAS AT THE ELYSIUM
21 December 19:00 – 23:00
Elysium Gallery, Swansea
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Hullabaloo: Tribute to Muse
21 December 19:30
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Dream Group with Laura Roklicer
22 December 18:45 – 19:45
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Chwarae Stryd Sir Gar Street Play
23 December 11:00 – 13:00
Trallwm Hall, Llanelli
Hosted by People Speak Up
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Chwarae Stryd Sir Gar Street Play
23 December 14:30 – 16:30
Pwll Pavillion, Llanelli
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Warm Hub
25 December 11:00 – 15:00
The Environment Centre, Swansea
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Big Xmas Day Get Together
25 December 14:00 – 17:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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HQ Urban Kitchen Saturday Session
28 December 13:00 – 16:00
HQ Urban Kitchen, Swansea
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The Journey Of Letting Go
28 December 14:30 – 16:30
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Chwarae Stryd Sir Gar Street Play
31 December 11:00 – 13:00
Parc le Conquet, Llandeilo
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Chwarae Stryd Sir Gar Street Play
31 December 14:30 – 16:30
Trallwm Hall, Llanelli
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Warm Hub
1 January 11:00 – 15:00
The Environment Centre, Swansea
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Elevenses
3 January 11:00 – 12:30
People Speak Up, Llanelli
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Chwarae Stryd Sir Gar Street Play
3 January 11:00 – 13:00
Parc le Conquet, Llandeilo
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Chwarae Stryd Sir Gar Street Play
3 January 14:30 – 16:30
Pwll Pavillion, Llanelli
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Twts Tawe
Every Wednesday (in term-time) from 7 January 11:00 – 12:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Warm Hub
8 January 11:00 – 15:00
The Environment Centre, Swansea
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Wales Virtual Networking
9 January 13:00 – 14:00
Online
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Museum Little Mice
10 January 10:15 – 12:15
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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New Year, New You: Vision Board Workshop + Aromatherapy Meditation
11 January 10:00 – 13:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Chwarae Stryd Sir Gar Street Play
11 January 11:00 – 13:30
Park Hall, Carmarthen
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Discover Inner Peace with Aromatherapy Meditation
11 January 12:00 – 13:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Chwarae Stryd Sir Gar Street Play
11 January 14:30 – 16:30
Paddock Street, Llanelli
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Quiet Hour at the Museum
12 January 14:00 – 15:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Act Your Shoe Size – Drama Workshop
12 January 19:00 – 20:30
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Life After Trauma
6 Week Group Every Monday from 13 January 13:00 – 14:15
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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A Conversation with Sustainability Consultants

Recently, we sat down with experts in sustainability who are helping businesses get the advice and support they need to decarbonise their operations and thrive in a greener economy. Watch the Podcast!

Invitation to discuss the Federation of Small Businesses’ new report on the creative industries

The Federation of Small Businesses are delighted to invite you to a special event to discuss the findings of their new report on the creative industries in Wales, which is taking place at Yr Egin on the 20th of November. Please RSVP fflur.Elin@fsb.org.uk by the 13th of November if you are able to attend, and of course don’t hesitate to contact her if you have any questions. 

Introducing: Zoe Antrobus, Managing Director of 4theRegion

Gus Williams, CEO of Bevan Buckland, recently caught up with our Managing Director, Zoe Antrobus, to discuss all things 4theRegion, including our ethos, recent initiatives and our upcoming plans. Bevan Buckland has been a member since the very beginning, with Gus and his team supporting many of our events and goals across the region, so we were delighted to chat with him about 4theRegion. Watch Now

Delivering Excellence in Property: Mastering Residential Letting

Gower College Swansea will be hosting an employer drop in event on Wednesday 20 November between 10am – 4pm, providing those in the housing industry with an opportunity to learn more about their brand new CIH Level 2 qualification in Letting and Managing Residential Properties. Slots are limited, click here to register or learn more about the event.

We’re delighted to announce that we won Best Event at Visit Pembrokeshire’s Croeso Awards! 

Thank you to everyone involved in the inaugural It’s Your Pembrokeshire earlier this year, without whom the event (and award win!) wouldn’t have happened. We truly appreciate all those that attend and support our events. See More

WBTA Celebrates 20th Anniversary by holding special Awards Ceremony

The Work Based Training Agency (WBTA) celebrated 20 years of being in business on 22nd October by recognising 13 learners and 9 employer companies at a special awards ceremony held at its Training Centre at Walter Street Business Centre in Port Talbot. Tyrone Emmett, managing director of WBTA said: “As part of our event today we are acknowledging the achievements of our fantastic learners as well as thanking our most supporting employers. Read More

If giving is in your blood, please help

If you live in the Swansea region the Welsh Blood Service is looking for new and existing donors to support them in the coming weeks. It only takes 45 minutes to give blood, for someone in need, that blood can last a lifetime. Book Today

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!

How to build your brand in 7 steps

A strong brand is one of the most valuable assets your business can have. In this article the Development Bank of Wales will guide you through the essentials of brand development, starting with definitions of key terms like “brand” and “brand identity” and exploring the importance of branding, before outlining some key steps to help you build your brand effectively.

Join The Team

Swansea Building Society are always looking for talented professionals. The 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

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 themselves 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

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the South West Wales Regional Learning and Skills Partnership, a partnership that is working together with business leaders and stakeholders across the region to drive change in the skills landscape

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for driving change and making a difference? South West Wales Regional Learning and Skills Partnership are looking for an exceptional individual to join their Board as Chair. This is a unique opportunity to lead and shape the future of skills in our region. 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 Motor Group 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

Current staff development opportunities

As one of Wales’ leading training providers, Gower College Swansea is here to help you futureproof your business, bridge skill gaps and develop talent from within. Whether you’re looking to upskill existing staff or recruit new talent, their apprenticeship pathways offer an effective way to invest in your team, helping to boost productivity and retain top talent. Visit their website or contact training@gcs.ac.uk to learn more about the employer support available at the College.

Social Leaders Cymru – Leadership Programme

Social Leaders Cymru offers free leadership training to support voluntary, community, and social enterprise leaders at all stages in their leadership journey. The programme is a partnership between Cwmpas, Clore Social Leadership and WCVA and is being funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. Applications are currently open for a Community Leader Cymru, and an Experienced Leader Cymru.

Accelerate your career at the DVLA

At the DVLA we are dedicated to keeping the UK roads safe. With a team of over 6,000 talented professionals, we offer diverse career paths across various fields which include Human Resources, Estate management, Digital and Technology Services, Finance, Operations, Communications, Customer service, Commercial, and Policy. We are an award-winning agency and take pride in our work and people. We believe our employees are our greatest asset, which is why we strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We recognise and reward excellent performance, celebrating the outstanding work the agency contributes to the country. Our Comprehensive employee benefits package is designed to support your wellbeing and career, empowering you to be the best version of yourself. Jumpstart your career today and explore your opportunities on gov.uk, Civil Service Careers and the DfT website. Search for current vacancies at the DVLA here.

Realise your job potential

Find your next job with ease. Let this be your moment to ignite your job search with Acorn by Synergie! Explore the possibilities today.

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

Full time open evenings

Are you a proud parent or a friend who knows a promising student ready to take the next step in their educational journey? Full time open evenings this November are the perfect opportunity to discover everything you need to know about studying at Gower College Swansea. Whether you’re looking to find out more about the construction skills courses or A Level courses, come along to learn about the options and support available. Browse the full event schedule or register here.

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

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 seek suitably qualified contractors to provide young person housing related support, reactive maintenance works, an external insulation and render system, renewables, re-roofing and window renewal, voice entry system door renewal, multipurpose (dog/litter) waste bins, collection and reprocessing of mixed paper, card and cardboard, positive input ventilation to council owned domestic properties, and baling wire.

Provision of External Audit

Pobl Group wishes to appoint a suitable and qualified external audit provider for the next 3 years with the option to extend for an additional 2 years. Read More

South West & Mid Wales Regional Civil Engineering Services Framework 2025

Carmarthenshire County Council in association with Ceredigion County Council, Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, Pembrokeshire County Council, Powys County Council and Swansea Council wish to appoint suitably qualified consultant engineers who will provide a full range of civil engineering design related services across the Region. Read More

Provision of Catering and Hospitality Services within Swansea University

Swansea University is seeking to procure a service provider as a long-term partner to deliver food and beverage services. Read More

Contract Notices for Neath Port Talbot Council

Neath Port Talbot Council is seeking to appoint suitably qualified contractors to provide a call monitoring service and a mobile response service, and a positive play service for children with disabilities (short breaks).

UWTSD2425/218. Various Lift Installs across the UWTSD Estate

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is seeking qualified contractors to install four new lifts across multiple premises. Read More

Contract Notices for Pembrokeshire Council

Pembrokeshire Council are seeking to appoint consultancies to update the existing business plan and undertake an access audit for Haverfordwest Castle’s flagship heritage attraction. They also invites you to submit a bid to provide a Tier 2 substance misuse service (integrated children and young people, adult and criminal justice services) throughout Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion.

Flats and shipping container-style business units get okay for Swansea centre

A six-storey block consisting of affordable flats and commercial units will be built between The Strand and High Street. A shipping container-style scheme for businesses will be built alongside on a grassy area by Kings Lane, directly behind the Basekamp cafe. The project by Coastal Housing Group, which has developed the mixed-use Urban Village, could one day be followed by more flats, commercial units and a communal garden the other side of Kings Lane. Read More

Fresh plans for empty office block which could have been knocked down

A former office block in Swansea city centre which council planning officers said could be knocked down and turned into a car park may get a new lease of life as flats. Housing association Coastal Housing Group and development partner Morganstone want to convert the former Ty Gwalia building in The Kingsway and add two storeys to create a 48-flat development potentially with a couple of ground-floor offices. Read More

Historic Palace Theatre Building Renovation Work Complete

Swansea Council is ready to hand over the High Street building to Tramshed Tech, who will operate the building when it reopens on Thursday November 7. The sensitively restored Grade 2 Listed Palace Theatre building will feature six floors of versatile workspace including co-working, meeting rooms, office space and podcast studios designed to support tech, digital and creative businesses. Read More

The new rooftop garden with sweeping views of Swansea in just completed city development

Take a look inside a brand new office development in Swansea which has opened featuring some amazing new views of the city. Kartay has taken the wraps off its Princess Quarter project at the former Mamma Mia restaurant along Princess Way. The eye-catching glass-fronted building now has 15,000 square feet of office space, and adaptable retail units on the ground floor. The office space features three glass rooftop meeting rooms and a green rooftop terrace.

Pobl Group Deliver Affordable Homes at The Willows, Sketty

Pobl is excited to announce the availability of affordable homes at The Willows, a new development by Westacres on land formerly part of Olchfa School in the sought-after suburb of Sketty. The development features 101 high-quality homes, 35 of which are reserved for affordable rent and shared ownership. Through an established partnership, Pobl and Westacres are working together to meet the high demand for affordable homes in the area. Read More

Plans submitted for ‘transformational’ town centre development

The proposals could see a UK Government-backed scheme worth £15m to update Port Talbot’s Civic Square as well as the adjacent Princess Royal Theatre. If given the go-ahead it would include remodelling and refurbishment work at the popular Princess Royal Theatre as well as replacing existing surfaces with new, more modern, durable and attractive materials. It will also see electrical power supply units installed in the repaved area for events. Read More

Blocks of flats in Llanelli to get solar panels, new heating systems and cladding in major overhaul

Three blocks flats in Llanelli are getting a £2.5 million makeover which their owner Pobl Group said will cut residents’ energy bills and be better for the environment. The retrofit project at Sunny Hill includes external wall insulation and replacement windows for 32 one and two-bedroom flats, plus new heating systems and solar panel and battery installation. There’ll also be new entrance canopies, metal railings, trees and shrubs. Read More

Huge five-story development in Swansea could clear important hurdle this week

Plans for a new public sector hub on a chunk of land set aside for wholesale redevelopment could get the go-ahead in Swansea next week. The five-storey building at the former St David’s shopping centre would have mainly Swansea Council office workers on the upper four floors, and ground floor commercial use. Read More

Communities Taking the Lead to get Better Broadband

Dale, a small rural community on the coast of Pembrokeshire, has long endured poor internet connectivity that has plagued its residents with little to no ability to use the internet for work, communication or entertainment.  With the movement of most services and day-to-day tasks to online, having limited internet access was having a detrimental effect on residents who were experiencing firsthand the digital divide. Read More

Mum’s marshmallow side hustle makes £10k in months

Emily Roberts, 25, from Swansea, said “My daughter was literally three weeks old when we made our first batch. We never started it to sell, it was just because we loved marshmallows and wanted something to do. And then we just fell down a rabbit hole of getting the recipe right. We started attending community centre events and small little markets really to see if there was any other interest. And every single market was sell out upon sell out.” Read More

Employment Support Service for Tata Steelworkers Launches in Port Talbot with the help of Acorn by Synergie

The training and support will be geared towards creating new employment and an economic future for Port Talbot. Mark Rudge, Commercial Partnerships Director at Acorn said: “I feel incredibly proud to be a part of today. At Acorn by Synergie, we are committed to helping 500 Neath Port Talbot residents get back into employment and I’m confident that will happen, in conjunction with the other people that are here. Read More

The new restaurants and venues which have opened or are poised to arrive in Swansea in 2024

Swansea’s culinary scene has been boosted by a whole host of new names this year, adding to what is already an impressive selection of independent food offerings city-wide.  Take a look at some of the food venues which have opened in Swansea in 2024, and others which are set to open.

Former MasterChef contestant opens deli in Gower

Having offered dinner parties, pop-up supper clubs and traditional Greek street food, he has now also fulfilled a life-long dream of opening a deli, café and bakery. Christos Georgakis believes that his new deli in Gower is a “dream come true.” He said: “I love food and I love this beautiful corner of Wales so the opportunity to open my own deli, café and bakery in Southgate is a dream come true.” Read More

This tiny high street shop makes cheesecake sandwiches that are totally mind-blowing

It’s already making a name for itself as South Wales’ premiere sandwich shop, now a tiny high street takeaway that packs a giant punch is selling Japanese inspired sweet sarnies that might just be the greatest pudding idea ever. The cheesecake sandwich is being sold at Grandad Needs His Medicine, on Swansea’s Oxford Street. The shop has already impressed reviewers and Michelin starred chefs since opening late last year. Read More

The new Swansea restaurant which tells you exactly what you’re eating so people can make ‘conscious choices’

Joseph Austin was a fan of the gym, but it was when he went to get some food that he realised something was missing. “I was sat in a restaurant and I was thinking, there isn’t anything for gym goers or sports enthusiasts looking to make a conscious decision.” An idea was born and now it’s resulted in Macro Shack, a new Swansea restaurant offering calorie-conscious gym-goers a more controlled way to indulge in fast food whilst maintaining a balanced diet. Read More

Welsh cafe creates ‘UK’s first’ Lion’s Mane burger

Vegan chef, Helen Wilson, of Ground Plant Based Coffee in Brynmill, Swansea has teamed up with growers at Madarch Ty Cynan Mushrooms, to turn their medicinal mushrooms into a totally unique offering. Lion’s Mane mushroom is said to have cognitive health benefits including helping to enhance your daily focus, combatting brain fog and reducing stress. The mushrooms are harvested in Trimsaran, Carmarthenshire and delivered by hand to Ground. Read More

Swansea’s Natural Products BioHUB Secures £4.5m UKRI Funding to Boost Green Economy

The NP BioHUB aims to lead innovation in natural products use in the agricultural, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing industries to become healthier, greener, and more sustainable. This funding positions NP BioHUB as the first centre of its kind in the Wales, spotlighting Swansea University and the Swansea Bay region at the forefront of developing greener industries for a more sustainable future. Read More

Wales Climate Week 2024

Wales Climate Week returns this month, bringing people together to learn and explore innovative solutions for tackling and adapting to climate change. The Week this year coincides with COP29. It will provide an opportunity for decision-makers, stakeholders, community groups and people across Wales to explore how together we can minimise the risk and prepare for the impacts of climate change, as well as capitalising on the links with climate mitigation. Read More

Wales Real Food & Farming Conference 2024

Wales’ only independent conference on sustainable food and farming is back on 20-22 November 2024 at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David Lampeter Campus. It invites farmers, growers, bakers, cooks and food educators, to have their say, to share with other experts in sustainable systems, and to network with representatives from the wider food sector across Wales. This is your opportunity to find out what others are doing and to be part of the movement towards a better future for Welsh food and farming. Read More

A journey on the South West Wales Connected Line

From the Dramatic Heart of Wales to the unforgettable landscapes of the Pembrokeshire Coast, and much more in between, the railways of South West Wales offer plenty to explore. Here’s your Days Out By Rail guide with Wales on Rails

Swansea Waterfront Winterland 2024: Opening times, attractions and everything else you need to know

It is one of Swansea’s main Christmas attractions. Waterfront Winterland takes over Museum Green every festive season, with rides, fun fair games, an ice rink and a whole array of food and drink attracting thousands whilst it is there. And now, as Christmas edges ever closer, with the big day less than eight weeks away, details have been revealed of when the free-to-enter event is set to return. Read More

Train of Thought

“Experience the rhythmic journey of ‘Train of Thought’ poetry project!” Exciting news that having received funding from Transport For Wales, South West Wales Connected and Severnside Community Rail Partnerships have collaborated and facilitated a series of poetry workshops with some well known poets and produced a new and wonderful “Train of thought” Poetry Anthology Inspired by Rail Routes from Taunton to South West Wales.” Read More

Rooms in Welsh castle not seen for 50 years will soon be opened up to the public

The National Lottery Heritage Fund has announced a £900,030 grant for the historic Margam Castle. The project is aimed at ensuring the future of the iconic castle building itself while also attracting new audiences and greater income. Most exciting of all, rooms that have not been used for more than 50 years will be made accessible to the public. Read More

Community Led Sustainable Tourism Project

Can you help us get this into people’s hands? Explore South West Wales Without A Car! features a suggested week-long itinerary for people to explore our fabulous region using public transport and active travel. If you would like to receive a box of these sustainable tourism guidebooks showcasing our wonderful South West Wales, please use the form here to request your free books.

Swansea Christmas Parade 2024: Exciting new feature revealed and everything else you need to know

The free city centre procession, organised by Swansea Council, will take place on Sunday, November 17, five weeks before the big day itself. As the parade makes its way through the city centre, giant illuminated floats will light up the streets, creating a kaleidoscope of colour as they glide by, flanked by energetic performers and marching bands. New for this year will be a sleigh carved entirely from ice, which visitors can step inside for a photo. Read More

Walking in South West Wales

Our partners have submitted walks from and around train stations across our region. Browse here to find your perfect day out – without a car – in South West Wales! South West Wales Connected have partnered with Ramblers Cymru to deliver walks each station across our region has to offer.

James Donaldson appointed as Vice Principal, Learner Experience and Inclusion at Gower College Swansea

James, who joined the College last month, brings over 12 years of senior leadership experience in student support, learner experience, safeguarding and supporting learners with Additional Learning Needs to make a successful transition from school to college. In his new role, he will oversee the learner experience, inclusion, and strategic initiatives to enhance student engagement and support services across the College. Read More

Pembrokeshire College opens ‘state-of-the-art’ Energy Transition Skills Hub supported by Shell UK

A ‘state-of-the-art’ Energy Transition Skills Hub has been officially opened at Pembrokeshire College in Haverfordwest. Through an immersive and interactive learning experience, the hub will focus on providing the skills and knowledge to find employment in energy projects. The hub aims to train 600 individuals by July 2026, providing Pembrokeshire and West Wales with a pool of talent suitable for offshore floating wind farms and hydrogen power plants. Read More

Egypt Centre wins major funding boost to improve facilities

Thanks to £300,000 of Welsh Government support. Swansea University’s Egypt Centre is set to revamp and improve its House of Death gallery. Wales’ only dedicated museum of ancient Egyptian antiquities, it attracts around 20,000 visitors a year and is home to several internationally significant collections, most recently taking possession of a restored coffin that dates back more than 2,000 years. Read More

Major redevelopment underway at Gorseinon Campus

A significant milestone has been reached at Gower College Swansea’s Gorseinon Campus where a major redevelopment project has officially begun, marking a substantial investment in teaching and learning for all students. This project highlights the College’s dedication to enhancing the learning environment and ensuring the sustainable growth of its facilities. Kier Construction commenced the project in July with the demolition of several existing buildings. Read More

Novus Gower Hosts Inaugural Teaching and Learning Conference

Novus Gower is proud to announce its first-ever Teaching and Learning Conference, celebrating the remarkable progress in education at HMP and YOI Parc since taking over the education and training contract in December 2022. Novus Gower is a joint venture between not-for-profit social enterprise Novus, the UK’s largest provider of education, training and employability programmes to prisoners, and Gower College Swansea, one of the largest colleges in Wales. Read More

Wales Virtual Networking
14 November 13:00 – 14:00
Online
Hosted by FSB Wales
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Excel Mastery: From Basics to Brilliance – Week 2
15 November 10:00 – 12:00
Swansea University Singleton Campus
Hosted by Technocamps
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The Queens Food & Craft Market
15 November 10:00 – 15:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Technocamps Training Workshop
15 November 14:00 – 16:00
Volcano Theatre, Swansea
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Youth Open Mic
15 November 17:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Live Music: Celavi + Scotch Funeral + Leatherback
15 November 19:00 – 23:00
Elysium Gallery, Swansea
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Monty Don
15 November 19:30
Swansea Arena
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Open Mic
15 November 19:30
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Your Space: LGBTQ+ Support Group
15 November 19:30 – 21:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Production Skills – Lighting Workshop
16 November 10:00 – 12:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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The Big CD Revival Fair
16 November 10:00 – 16:00
Elysium Gallery, Swansea
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At Home in Your Body
16 November 10:00 – 18:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Junk Music: DIY Musical Workshop
16 November 10:30
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Repair Cafe
16 November 10:30 – 13:30
The Environment Centre, Swansea
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Discover Inner Peace with Aromatherapy Meditation
16 November 11:00 – 12:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Yscolan – Ceri Rhys Matthews’ Welsh Folk Tune School
16 November 11:00 – 13:00
Elysium Gallery, Swansea
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Children’s Art Workshops: Christmas Lantern-Making
16 November 13:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Production Skills – Sound Workshop
16 November 13:00 – 15:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Wooly Workshop: needle-felting, crochet and knitting for families
16 November 14:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Biodanza
16 November 14:30 – 16:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Jamie Cullum
16 November 19:00
Swansea Arena
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CODA – A Tribute to Led Zeppelin
16 November 19:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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N’Famady Kouyaté + support tbc
16 November 19:00 – 23:00
Elysium Gallery, Swansea
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The Music Of Zimmer Vs Williams
17 November 15:00 – 17:10
Swansea Arena
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Sacred Womb circle
17 November 17:00 – 18:30
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Trust Fund + Swan Hill
17 November 19:00 – 23:00
Elysium Gallery, Swansea
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Wellbeing Economy Cymru Festival of Ideas
18 November 11:00 – 17:00
Swansea Arena
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Generative AI: What is it? – Week 1
18 November 17:00 – 19:00
Online
Hosted by Technocamps
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Tycoch – Full-Time Open Evening
18 November 17:30 – 19:30
Tycoch Campus, Gower College Swansea
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Swansea Area Business Networking
19 November 09:00 – 11:45
Towers Hotel & Spa, Swansea
Hosted by FSB Wales
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Information and Digital Drop In
19 November 10:00 – 12:00
Pennard Parish Hall, Swansea
Hosted by Age Cymru West Glamorgan
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Heart Radio / Global Media Drop In
19 November 10:00 – 14:00
Swansea BID Office
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Tech Tuesday
19 November 13:00 – 15:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Wales Real Food and Farming Conference 2024
20 November 09:00 – 21 November 18:00
UWTSD Lampeter Campus
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Delivering Excellence in Property
20 November 10:00 – 16:00
Tramshed Tech, PalaceTheatre, Swansea or Online
Hosted by Gower College Swansea
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Invitation to discuss the Federation of Small Businesses’ new report on the creative industries
The Power of Creativity – Growing Welsh Creative Businesses
20 November 12:00 – 13:30
Canolfan S4C Yr Egin, Carmarthen
Hosted by FSB Wales
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SWITCH On Skills Webinar: Introduction to Circular Economy
20 November 13:00
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Hosted by Swansea University
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Zienkiewicz lecture 2024
20 November 16:00 – 18:00
Swansea University Bay Campus
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Games Night at HQ Urban Kitchen
20 November 17:00
HQ Urban Kitchen, Swansea
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Llwyn y Bryn – Full-Time Open Evening
20 November 17:30 – 20:00
Llwyn y Bryn Campus, Gower College Swansea
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WiST Event: Zero Trust in Action
20 November 17:30 – 20:30
Swansea University Singleton Campus
Hosted by Technocamps
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Life Drawing at elysium
20 November 18:30 – 21:00
Elysium Gallery, Swansea
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Birth Right Hypnobirthing
20 November 19:00 – 22:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Tramshed Tech Swansea Palace Taster
21 November 09:00 – 17:00
Tramshed Tech, Palace Theatre, Swansea
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Inspiring Digital Activities for Carers
21 November 10:00 – 12:00
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Delivered by Cwmpas
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Beaujolais Day
21 November 12:15 – 16:00
Delta Hotels by Marriott, Swansea
Hosted by Swansea Bay Business Club
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4theRegion Monthly Meetup – Green Economy!
21 November 13:00 – 14:30
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NHS Wales App – Helping People to Get Online
21 November 14:00 – 15:30
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PL Programme for Primary School Teachers
21 November 15:45 – 17:45
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Hosted by Technocamps
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Week 7: Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
21 November 17:00 – 19:00
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Week 7: Python Programming 1
21 November 17:00 – 19:00
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Introduction to Machine Learning – Week 1
21 November 17:00 – 19:00
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Anti-Social After Work Drinks for Everyone
21 November 17:00 – 19:00
HQ Urban Kitchen, Swansea
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Week 7: Computing: History and Impact
21 November 17:00 – 20:00
Swansea University Singleton Campus
Hosted by Technocamps
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The Science of Psychadelics
21 November 19:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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The Queens Food & Craft Market
22 & 23 November 10:00 – 15:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Technocamps Training Workshop
22 November 14:00 – 16:00
Volcano Theatre, Swansea
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Mantras, Music & Meditation
22 November 18:30 – 20:30
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Gig Buddies Swansea Launch feat. Adwaith + Small Miracles + more
22 November 19:00 – 23:59
Elysium Gallery, Swansea
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Yoga Workshop
23 November 10:00 – 13:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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The Green Fair
23 November 10:00 – 24 November 15:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Relaxation with Hypnosis
23 November 10:30 – 11:30
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Introduction to Pruning Fruit Trees
23 November 10:30 – 12:30
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
Hosted by The Environment Centre
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Archetypal Astrology Introductory Seminar
23 November 14:30 – 16:30
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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High Fade + Kinky Wizzards + Suns Of Thunder
24 November 18:00 – 23:30
Elysium Gallery, Swansea
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Dream Group with Laura Roklicer
24 November 18:45 – 19:45
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Act Your Shoe Size – Drama Workshop
24 November 19:00 – 20:30
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Generative AI: What is it? – Week 2
25 November 17:00 – 19:00
Online
Hosted by Technocamps
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Sleep Soundly
25 November 20:30 – 21:30
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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One-day carbon reduction sustainability session
26 November 09:00 – 16:30
The Albert Hall, Swansea
Hosted by CEIC
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Carmarthen Careers Fair
26 November 11:00 – 13:00
The Halliwell, UWTSD Carmarthen Campus
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Marina Litter Pick
27 November 10:00 – 12:00
The Environment Centre, Swansea
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Supporting people with the digital skills to access Universal Credit online
27 November 10:30 – 12:00
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Delivered by Cwmpas
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SWITCH On Skills Webinar: Introduction to Renewable Energy Technologies & Project Finance for Renewable Energy Projects
27 November 13:00
Online
Hosted by Swansea University
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Neurodiversity Support Group
27 November 17:30 – 18:45
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Nature and Marine Energy in Focus
27 November 19:00
Torch Theatre, Milford Haven
Hosted by Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum
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Birth Right Hypnobirthing
27 November 19:00 – 22:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Talk Talk book launch night + Spirit of Eden playback
27 November 19:30 – 21:30
Elysium Gallery, Swansea
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Tramshed Tech Swansea Palace Taster
28 November 09:00 – 17:00
Tramshed Tech, Palace Theatre, Swansea
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Wales Virtual Networking
28 November 13:00 – 14:00
Online
Hosted by FSB Wales
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Monthly Mixer
28 November 16:00 – 18:00
Tramshed Tech, Palace Theatre, Swansea
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Week 8: Computing: History and Impact
28 November 17:00 – 19:00
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Introduction to Machine Learning – Week 2
28 November 17:00 – 19:00
Online
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Week 8: Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
28 November 17:00 – 20:00
Swansea University Singleton Campus
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Week 8: Python Programming 1
28 November 17:00 – 20:00
Swansea University Singleton Campus
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Talisman Poetry Open Mic
28 November 19:00 – 23:00
Elysium Gallery, Swansea
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Maggie’s Christmas Extravaganza 2024
28 November 19:30
Swansea Arena
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Queens Hall Narberth Christmas Market 2024
29 November 10:00 – 1 December 16:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Creative Off-loading for Carers
29 November 11:00 – 12:30
Ffrwnes Fach, Carmarthen & Llanelli
Hosted by People Speak Up
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Decorate your own Christmas Cookie at the National Waterfront Museum
Various Dates from 30 November
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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UWTSD Swansea College of Art Open Day
30 November 09:30 – 14:30
Alex Building, UWTSD Swansea College of Art
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Homeopathy Workshop
30 November 10:00 – 13:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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UWTSD SA1 Waterfront, Swansea – Open Day
30 November 10:00 – 14:30
IQ Building, UWTSD SA1 Waterfront Campus, Swansea
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UWTSD Swansea SA1 PGCE Open Day
30 November 10:00 – 15:00
UWTSD SA1 Waterfront Campus, Swansea
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Hypnosis for IBS
30 November 10:30 – 11:30
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Yscolan – Ceri Rhys Matthews’ Welsh Folk Tune School
30 November 11:00 – 13:00
Elysium Gallery, Swansea
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Welsh International Tango Festival 6th Edition
30 November 11:00 – 1 December 12:00
Swansea University Singleton Campus
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Elf Workshop – Make a Snow Globe
30 November & 1 December 11:00, 13:00 & 15:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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HQ Urban Kitchen Saturday Session
30 November 13:00 – 16:00
HQ Urban Kitchen, Swansea
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Festive Pottery
30 November 14:30 – 16:30
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Big Waterfront Christmas
1 December 12:00 – 16:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Elf Show
1 December 13:00 & 14:30
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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One-day carbon reduction sustainability session
2 December 09:00 – 16:30
Tyn Cellar Farm, Margam
Hosted by CEIC
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One Stop Info Shop
2 December 11:00 – 13:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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NHS Wales App – Helping People to Get Online
3 December 10:00 – 11:30
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Delivered by Cwmpas
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Tech Tuesday
3 December 13:00 – 15:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Love Actually: Film with Live Orchestra
3 December 19:30
Swansea Arena
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West Wales Business Networking
4 December 09:00 – 11:30
The Queens Hall, Narberth
Hosted by FSB Wales
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DCW Webinar – Digital Accessibility
4 December 10:00 – 11:30
Online
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SWITCH On Skills Webinar: Introduction to Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) Technology
4 December 13:00
Online
Hosted by Swansea University
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Life Drawing at elysium
4 December 18:30 – 21:00
Elysium Gallery, Swansea
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Supporting people with the digital skills to access Pension Credit online
5 December 10:00 – 11:30
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Week 9: Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
5 December 17:00 – 19:00
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Hosted by Technocamps
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Week 9: Python Programming 1
5 December 17:00 – 19:00
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Introduction to Machine Learning – Week 3
5 December 17:00 – 19:00
Online
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Week 9: Computing: History and Impact
5 December 17:00 – 20:00
Swansea University Singleton Campus
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Queens Hall Comedy Club
5 December 19:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Rogues’ Gallery Comedy Club feat Morgan Rees + Welsh Jesus + Carly O’Connor
5 December 19:00 – 23:30
Elysium Gallery, Swansea
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Christmas Lunch
6 December 12:15 – 16:00
Delta Hotels by Marriott, Swansea
Hosted by Swansea Bay Business Club
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Dancing Through The Decades
6 & 7 December 18:30
Swansea Arena
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Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience
6 & 7 December 19:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Gong Bath & Cuppa for LGBTQ+ Women & Non Binary Folks
6 December 19:30 – 21:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Winter Vintage and Makers Market
7 & 8 December 10:00 – 16:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Grafting Fruit Trees and Introduction
7 December 10:30 – 12:30
The Environment Centre, Swansea
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Discover Inner Peace with Aromatherapy Meditation
7 December 11:00 – 12:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Biodanza
7 December 14:30 – 16:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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The Allergies plus support from Skunkadelic & The Digital Kid + DJ Chronic
7 December 19:00 – 20:00
Elysium Gallery, Swansea
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Relax and Restore for Parents/caregivers
7 December 19:00 – 20:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Act Your Shoe Size – Drama Workshop
7 December 19:00 – 20:30
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Chestnuts and Carols around the Fire Pit
8 December 12:00 – 14:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Festive Film: A Child’s Christmas in Wales (U 2009)
8 December
English 14:00
Welsh 14:30
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Crystal Workshop
8 December 16:30 – 18:30
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Dream Group with Laura Roklicer
8 December 18:45 – 19:45
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Sleep Soundly
9 December 20:30 – 21:30
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Digital Clinics: Pembrokeshire
11 December 10:00 – 14:00
Bluestone Resort, Narberth
Hosted by PACE Cymru, a UWTSD project
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4theRegion Monthly Meetup – Giving Back!
19 December 13:00 – 14:30
Online
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Bouygues UK and Carmarthenshire County Council celebrate new Pentre Awel hoarding designed by Coleg Sir Gâr students

Carmarthenshire Council and Bouygues UK held an event to celebrate brand new hoardings at the multi-million-pound development Pentre Awel, designed by students at Carmarthen School of Art at Coleg Sir Gâr. The project has a significant focus on community benefits and local college students were tasked with designing new hoardings for the site which set out how Pentre Awel is meeting the 7 wellbeing goals of the Well-being of Future Generations Act. Read More

Come along with us on our recent jam-packed Member Visit to Gower College Swansea and Swansea University

We were welcomed to Sketty Business Hall for a session on ‘Demystifying Apprenticeships’ and an insight into the Digital Centre of Excellence. We then visited Swansea University School of Management to find out about ION leadership, Agor Innovation, Intensive Learning Academies, CEIC Wales and Technocamps, along with a guided tour of the Science and Engineering facilities. Find out more about becoming a member and have the opportunity to join our next one.

Ammanford Employers team up with Education to deliver real world of work experience

The RLSP’s Skills and Talent Programme is excited to be in collaboration with Dyffryn Amman School in Ammanford and launched a pilot work experience programme for Year 10 pupils in September. This innovative project aims to provide ongoing, meaningful work experience over a six-week period with young people working on a real life problem in the work place. If you would like to be involved in the second pilot, please email julloyd@carmarthenshire.gov.uk 

As we bid farewell to Lydia Fasham, we want to express our gratitude for the immense contribution she has made during the last year with 4theRegion

Her dedication has been instrumental in driving forward our mission and strengthening our connections and purpose throughout South West Wales. As Lydia transitions to new opportunities, we wish her all the very best in her future endeavours and look forward to seeing the new and exciting things she will continue to achieve. Thank you, Lydia, for everything you’ve done for 4theRegion! 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!

10 networking tips for events

Networking events can be a great way to meet new people, develop new connections and a potential opportunity for you and your business.  However, networking events aren’t as straightforward as they seem, especially if you’re attending an event for the first time. Because they work with businesses across the country, the Development Bank of Wales are seasoned networkers, who know how to engage with businesses and find out what they need. Read More

Job Vacancy: Senior Project Manager/Project Manager

Established in 1870, Andrew Scott Ltd is one of the UK’s oldest independent construction companies. They are seeking to appoint Senior Project Managers and Project Managers for sites located along the M4 corridor. The role will require you to work closely with subcontractors and manage the progress of the project, so the ability to communication with both subcontractors and all levels of management is essential. Read More

The Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize

The Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize is awarded to the best eligible published literary work in the English language, written by an author aged 39 or under. Closing date for entries: Friday 8th November 2024. The winner will be announced at the final awards ceremony on Thursday 15th May 2025. How to Enter

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

Hiring: H & V Pipe Fitter

RDM Electrical and Mechanical Services, part of the wider Raven Delta (RD) Group is seeking a passionate and skilled H & V Pipe Fitter to install general heating systems in plant rooms and commercial buildings. The ideal candidate will be suitably trained and experienced in commercial pipework. In return they offer a competitive salary with opportunities to work overtime to support their dynamic workload and meet project deadlines. Read More

Realise your job potential

Looking for temporary work but not sure who to trust and sign up to? Give Acorn by Synergie a go…

Help to Grow: Management comes to West Wales

Help to Grow: Management is a unique leadership and management course designed to help you develop your leadership skills, and your business. Delivered by Small Business Charter accredited business schools across the UK, which Swansea University are delighted to be one of, this practical course uses a combination of online and face-to-face sessions taught by subject matter experts. 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 themselves 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

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 Motor Group 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

Vacancy – Structural Engineer – Swansea

One of Barrow HR’s fab Swansea clients is looking for a Structural Engineer. You will primarily be providing structural calculations and detailing for timber frame kits, ranging in size and scope form small self-build project through to large timber structures like schools and nursing homes. For expressions of interest please send a CV to Deb Barrow deb@barrowhr.wales

Build your future at Swansea Building Society

Working for Swansea Building Society is more than just a career. It’s helping people achieve their goal of calling somewhere home. Read 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

Business Support Assistant – Central Services – Swansea

A role has arisen within JCP Solicitors’ active Central Services team. This team is integral to the business, providing key services to all teams in JCP. You will be part of a busy and dynamic administration team. Whilst previous administrative experience would be advantageous, JCP are open to hearing from candidates who feel they have the relevant skill set for the role, as full training and mentoring support will be provided. Read More

Neath Port Talbot CVS Vacancies

Neath Port Talbot CVS have an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Service User Facilitator, a Mental Health Development Officer, and a Home First Community Wellbeing Coordinator to join their team. Join a passionate team and help make a real difference to communities in Neath Port Talbot. The full job description and person specification can be found in the links. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the South West Wales Regional Learning and Skills Partnership, a partnership that is working together with business leaders and stakeholders across the region to drive change in the skills landscape

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for driving change and making a difference? South Wales Regional Learning and Skills Partnership are looking for an exceptional individual to join their Board as Chair. This is a unique opportunity to lead and shape the future of skills in our region. Read More

Our members John Weaver Contractors are recruiting!

John Weaver Contractors are recruiting for an experienced Contracts Manager, and for Quantity Surveyors at all levels. You will be offered a competitive salary and package with clear career progression. All applications must be sent through to contracts@johnweaver.co.uk  No agencies please. 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

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 University

Swansea University is looking for suitably qualified contractors to deliver refurbishment projects at the Egypt Centre and Union House, and a PR campaign for the Dylan Thomas Prize.

Refurbishment of Haverfordwest Castle

Pembrokeshire County Council in partnership with the new Haverfordwest Castle CIO has been advised by the National Lottery Heritage Fund of its success at Round 1 (Development Phase) of its bid to secure £2.68m towards the redevelopment of Haverfordwest Castle. The Council is seeking to appoint experienced consultants to provide an access audit, and activity and education, fundraising, monitoring and evaluation, and business plans.

Contract Notices for Swansea Council

Swansea Council seeks suitably qualified contractors to provide the collection and reprocessing of mixed paper, card and cardboard, groundworks in Clydach and Townhill, an external insulation and render system, renewables, re-roofing and window renewal, 500 laptops, seven 4.5 tonne GVW compact roadsweepers and supporting service, maintenance and repairs, front and back composite doors, roofing works, and windows and doors.

Future Generations Menu – Primary School Recipe File Development

This contract from Carmarthenshire Council is for the development of a primary recipe file fully compliant with The Healthy Eating in Schools (Nutritional Standards and Requirements) (Wales) Regulations 2013 and Healthy Eating in Maintained Schools guidance. It will be guided by principles under the Well-being of Future Generations Act 2015 and Future Generations Menu development. Read More

Contract Notices for the Development Bank of Wales

The Development Bank of Wales are looking for suppliers to provide property legal services, and an online training tool.

WHQS Research

Pobl Group are looking to work with a research agency who have previous experience of working with their customer groups including those living in social housing, those living in care facilities and students. Read More

Contract Notices for Pembrokeshire Council

Pembrokeshire County Council wishes to procure the development and delivery of training packages to assist people with additional support needs to travel on school, college, public and community transport services. Applications are also invited from firms wishing to tender for the concession for a coffee shop at Haverfordwest Leisure Centre.

Pontardawe Swimming Pool – Feasibility Study

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council is seeking to engage a suitably experience consultant to undertake a feasibility study on Pontardawe Swimming Pool in order to determine potential future options for the facility. Read More

Work underway to transform former Debenhams building in Carmarthen into huge entertainment centre and gym

Work has officially started inside the building, with lead contractor Bouygues UK on site. The building will be “a state-of-the-art health and wellbeing Hwb that includes educational facilities, a unique leisure offer and a high-spec family entertainment centre”. The “Hwb” will offer people community health services and customer services, a 24-hour gym, flexible fitness suites, adventure golf, a soft play area, go karting and access to education. Read More

Cambrian Place Refurbishment: A New Chapter for Swansea’s Historic Landmark

Dating back to 1820, Cambrian Place is one of Swansea’s oldest remaining streets, one of just a handful in the city centre to survive bombing in World War Two. Pobl Group will commence work this month on a 74-week refurbishment programme to secure a long-term sustainable future for this prominent building. In line with Pobl’s commitment to investing in local communities, Swansea based John Weaver Contractors have been appointed to carry out the work. Read More

New block of flats is being built overlooking river and marina

The 104 flats off Kings Road will be managed by housing association Coastal Housing Group and rented to people at below market rates. The four-to-six-storey block overlooking the River Tawe and Swansea Marina will feature a ground-floor commercial premises along with 93 car parking spaces and bike parking. Kelvin Rees, Coastal Housing’s head of development, said the affordable flats were in “an incredible location” in the heart of Swansea’s waterfront area. Read More

Restaurants, cafes and shops plan for historic Swansea site

There are plans to transform Vivian and Musgrave Engine Houses, and the V&S No.1 Locomotive Shed at the Hafod Morfa Copperworks site. The Musgrave structure contains the rare Musgrave Engine, the last of its kind in the UK. The engine’s external elements will have a covered shelter so the machinery can be restored in future. Once finished, the engine houses will be suitable for a wide variety of uses, like restaurants and cafes, exhibition-style spaces and shops. Read More

‘We want Swansea to be the skateboarding capital of Wales’

Addressing a cabinet meeting, Cllr Robert Francis-Davies said consultants commissioned by the council had indicated that a network of new schemes would cost around £2.7 million. He said “We can make sure then that every child, or every adult as well, will be able to get access to a pump track or skateboarding within a two-mile radius of wherever you live in Swansea. My ambition is to make Swansea the skateboarding, small-wheeled capital of Wales.” Read More

Date set for reopening of iconic Swansea landmark after amazing restoration

Tramshed Tech chief executive Louise Harris said “This historic landmark is treasured by the local community and has been a landmark in Swansea for over a century.” The 136-year-old Palace Theatre will have flexible workspace with meeting rooms and studios. The theatre stage will be an event space and co-working area with a cafe on the ground floor. Original features, such as the iron balcony, have been retained and the exterior is largely as it was in its pomp. Read More

Carmarthenshire Celebrates 60% Gigabit Connectivity

Better broadband is now in place for more than half of the county with aspirations from Swansea Bay City Deal’s Digital Infrastructure Programme to continue that connectivity journey further. Carmarthenshire, a predominantly rural part of Wales, is proud to announce a significant milestone in its journey to getting better broadband.  60% of homes and businesses in the county can now access full fibre broadband compared to 25% in 2021. That’s no mean feat. Read More

Annual Report 2023 – 24

Swansea Bay City Deal’s Annual Report is now available! This showcases the fantastic milestones and achievements our projects and programme have accomplished in the last financial year. Read the report

New ‘power station’ homes to be built in Swansea Bay

How many times have you sat down with your head in one hand and a ridiculously expensive power bill in the other wondering which expenses you will have to cut down on next month in order to be able to afford it? Welsh architects are now working on a way to ensure you never have to worry about that again as they look at building houses that double as power stations. Read More

Can Port Talbot survive change at Tata?

Swansea University history expert Prof Louise Miskell, from Port Talbot, said that there were grounds for optimism. She said “Port Talbot has such good infrastructure which has all been built up around the steel industry. It’s a very well connected place, it has got the big docks, it has a skilled population, there are lots of reasons why this would be a good place to invest in the future.” Read More

New restaurant with rooftop garden set to breathe fresh life into Carmarthen shopping centre hit by closures

“We are so excited to open our venue here in Caerfyrddin!” said Sam Jones, The Welsh House’s Welsh Cultural and Language Ambassador. “It is a privilege to share our brand and represent the best of Welsh hospitality in the oldest town in Wales. Our menu is inspired by traditional Welsh dishes. We use locally sourced produce of the highest quality to create dishes that are delicious, honest and that are prepared correctly.”. Read More

The new restaurant where you can eat incredible breakfast and burgers at a picturesque forest park

The Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre has re-opened to members of the public after its closure earlier this year. The new owners are promising a upmarket café, restaurant, and takeaway at the Afan Valley attraction which is also set to boast a campsite complete with electric hook-ups for camper vans. The site is being opened by up-and-coming chef Lloyd Ryland and entrepreneur Ryan Thomas with the centre’s new restaurant known as Base at Afan Forest Park. Read More

Raj Kitchen becomes hub for the Swansea community

Well known chef Bitabrata Chowdhury is expanding his Swansea city centre eatery into a hub for the community. Already established as one of the top restaurants in the area, Raj Kitchen is now offering a space for people to come and learn Indian cookery skills working hands on with chefs in an authentic kitchen experience. The move has been supported by a five-figure Fast Track  Loan from Tata Steel subsidiary UKSE to Mr Chowdhury’s business, The Food Zone. Read More

Swansea University hosts major conference for experts in greener methods of pest control

Over 200 experts in pest management gathered at Swansea University from 2-4 September for a major conference to encourage innovation in the field. With the focus on Integrated Pest Management (IPM), the event was jointly organised by IBMA, UK and Swansea University’s Natural Products BioHUB. The event spotlighted new opportunities in crop protection and the sustainable management of insect vectors that transmit diseases affecting humans and animals. Read More

Swansea Bay delivers new 10-minute MS injection in UK first

A Swansea mum has become the first person in the UK to receive a new 10-minute injection to help prevent the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS). Emma Cullen previously had to undergo an intravenous (IV) infusion twice a year which would take up to four hours during each visit. But the medication ocrelizumab, which helps to prevent relapses and slow the progression of MS, has now been approved to be given via an under-the-skin injection. Read More

New research from Swansea University shines a light on how solar power and farming can coexist

Scientists from Swansea University have developed a new tool to help identify optimal photovoltaic (PV) materials capable of maximising crop growth while generating solar power. By optimising the combination of solar panels and agriculture, agrivoltaics has the potential to significantly contribute to the decarbonisation of the agricultural sector. This approach not only generates clean energy but also enhances food security. Read More

Swansea wins coveted Sustainable Food Place Bronze award

The award recognises Bwyd Abertawe’s work to promote healthy, sustainable and local food and to tackle some of today’s greatest social challenges; from food poverty and diet-related ill-health, to the disappearance of family farms and the loss of independent food retailers. Read More

Rural Carmarthenshire Circular Economy Learning

Over the past few months staff at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s Carmarthen Business School have been engaged in a shared prosperity rural innovation fund project in rural Carmarthenshire: ‘Identifying the Challenges for Enhancing Rural Resilience through the Circular Economy (CE)’ which aims to address the need for a move towards a Green economy by increasing business resilience and sustainability in rural areas. Read More

Bluestone Unveils Three-Hectare Solar Farm to Power National Park Resort

The solar farm will power a third of the Bluestone National Park Resort. The launch forms an integral part of Bluestone’s £30m investment strategy to expand its facilities while championing sustainability projects to further protect and enhance the local area. The solar farm, with a lifespan of 40 years, aims to secure the long-term viability of Bluestone. It is expected to generate around 3,000 mwh of electricity a year, which could power up to 1,200 homes. Read More

New scheme aims to increase amount of local produce used in schools and care homes

Having taken over the running of Bremenda Isaf, a 100-acre Carmarthenshire Council farm, the Food Systems Development Project is using climate and nature-friendly farming practices to grow a range of different vegetables that will make their way into school and care home meals, ensuring that some of the county’s youngest and eldest residents are benefiting from locally grown, high quality, fresh produce. Read More

How Sadie’s Butterflies is providing safe and supportive spaces for the LGBTQ+ community

Support group Sadie’s Butterflies is doing amazing work to create acceptance, community, and safety for LGBTQ+ people in Swansea. Its organiser, Donna Curnock, told South West Wales Connected why its work is so essential. Every Wednesday morning, upstairs in Coast Café in Swansea Marina, a wide range of people meet for tea and a chat. There are professionals, retired people, refugees, students – the list goes on. Read More

You’re better off by bus

Why not give the T6 a go so you can experience the spectacular views of the Brecon Beacons or enjoy a trip to Swansea. For a limited time, you can enjoy 50% off a day or week app ticket for the T6 by following the steps here.

Community Led Sustainable Tourism Project

The Community Led Sustainable Tourism Project aims to promote sustainable tourism in South West Wales by simplifying travel options, creating enticing sustainable tourism journeys, and empowering local communities. Would like to receive a box of sustainable tourism guidebooks showcasing our wonderful South West Wales? Request Your Free Books

Beware of the scariest ghosts in Wales as ‘Fright Nights’ arrive at Margam Country Park this autumn

The haunted trail begins in the ruins in the gardens where you will meet the seven-foot Cistercian monks. Tiptoe through the bone yard so you don’t wake up the skeletons and into the petrified forest where you may bump into the zombie gamekeeper. The trail continues into the castle, where vampires, bats and the lady in white all reside – it is thought to be one of the most haunted places in the UK. Fright Nights run from October 18th to November 3rd. Read More

Railway Enthusiasts!

South West Wales Connected are bringing the history of our railways to life and need your help! If you have vintage photos, memorabilia, or recent snaps from Port Talbot to Fishguard Harbour, they’d love to share them! Drop them a message! eve@southwestwales.co

Swansea Science Festival returns for 2024

The much-anticipated Swansea Science Festival is back, promising an exhilarating journey into the fascinating world of science this October half-term. Hosted by Swansea University in collaboration with the National Waterfront Museum, this year’s festival will be held at the National Waterfront Museum on 26 and 27 October between 10am – 4pm, complemented by show-stopping performances at Swansea’s Taliesin Arts Centre. Read More

I tried Swansea’s new £5 immersive experience and it was a real mind bender

Would you like to sit in an aeroplane with nothing but pitch black darkness surrounding you as you have no idea what will happen next? Most people would probably say no, but that’s exactly what I did, well sort of. If you’re not afraid of the dark, and up for an adventure, the experience is available at the Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea University, and will available until November 3, 2024, from 12pm to 8pm. Read More

Whitland Station House pub praises ‘spectacular’ railway-themed mural

Wales street artist JenksArt has been in Whitland, transforming the side of the Station House pub, which is next to Whitland Railway Station, with a fantastic train-themed mural. South West Wales Connected is delighted. “Imagine riding into Whitland railway station and seeing this incredible piece of art…well you don’t need to imagine, go and take a look for yourself and admire the incredible creative talents of JenksArt.” Read More

Swansea University retains top position in Wales in latest Guardian University Guide

Swansea University has once again been named the top university in Wales, according to The Guardian University Guide 2025. Out of 122 institutions ranked in the guide, Swansea holds 29th place overall in the UK. This ranking is a true reflection of the passion, dedication and talent of their staff and students, who work tirelessly to create an inspiring academic environment. Read More

UWTSD celebrates success in national University Rankings

UWTSD is celebrating success in two national newspaper University league tables. Professor Mirjam Plantinga, the University’s Pro Vice-Chancellor Academic Experience at the University said: “We welcome the results of the league tables published today. We thank all our staff for their contribution to this excellent set of results. The fact that we have scored highly for teaching excellence and support reflects the commitment we place on the student experience.” Read More

Swansea named Welsh University of the Year 2025

Swansea University has been named The Times and The Sunday Times’ Welsh University of the Year 2025. The guide also ranks Swansea 37th in the UK, up four places from last year. According to the guide, Swansea has taken the honour thanks to its consistent focus on career-building, a seafront student experience, and a four-place year-on-year rise. It also broke into the top 300 QS World University Rankings with a leap of 118 places earlier this year. Read More

Port Talbot Skills Academy pledges to retrain 300 ex-steelworkers

Tata Steel subsidiary UKSE has supported a Port Talbot welding skills academy aiming to retrain 300 ex-steelworkers and provide the platform to eventually create more than 50 new jobs. UKSE has provided a six-figure loan to local engineering contractor JES which is greatly increasing the capacity of its training centre. The firm has been a key contractor to the Tata Steel works, their business relationship stretching back some 40 years. Read More

New funding to help Technocamps boost local digital skills

Technocamps at Swansea University has received a significant funding boost from local authorities in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot to deliver innovative digital skills training to young people and adults. The funding, totalling over £700,000, will be used to provide a wide range of courses in both English and Welsh, aimed at improving digital literacy in the region. Read More

Bike hire scheme returns with brand-new look

Swansea University Cycles are getting ready to hit the road, once again offering an easy and affordable way to travel across the city. Swansea University has teamed up with nextbike, powered by Tier, and Swansea Council, to introduce 100 brand new bikes over the coming weeks to Swansea’s bike hire network. The bikes, featuring new University branding, boast improved locking systems and GPS tracking. Read More

Top 100 honour for Hannah

Gower College Swansea’s Hannah Pearce has been named as one of the CITB’s Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction for 2024. In her role as Learning Area Manager for Built Environment, Hannah has actively advocated for greater female participation in the construction industries. Since she joined the College in 2022, the department has made significant advances in educational outreach and industry partnerships. Read More

“It’s made me more confident” – 137 local young people graduate from Step Up programme for widening access to university

More than 100 young people from schools and colleges across South West Wales have celebrated their graduation from the Step Up to Swansea Programme, at a special ceremony in front of their families and friends at Swansea University’s Great Hall. Step Up is a widening access programme that works with groups from across the region who are currently under-represented in Higher Education. Read More

A new era for Engineering at Gower College Swansea

Gower College Swansea is delighted to announce two new appointments within its Engineering department. Rhys Thomas is the new Learning Area Manager for the department, which includes mechanical engineering, electronic engineering, motor vehicle, motor sport, and welding. He is joined by Maria Francis-Emanuel as the new Assistant Learning Area Manager. Read More

Scientists and engineers team up to clean up the world’s tall buildings

The environmental cost of keeping buildings relatively rigid is huge – but should they be allowed to ‘sway’ in the wind like trees and would you want to live in one that did? After all, most people can happily sit, or even work, inside a train that is swaying and bouncing all over the place. Could we avoid using millions of tonnes of concrete and steel if people expected buildings to flex a little bit? Read More

Week 2: Python Programming 1
17 October 17:00 – 20:00
Swansea University Singleton Campus
Hosted by Technocamps
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Week 2: Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
17 October 17:00 – 20:00
Swansea University Singleton Campus
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Rona Mac plus special guest Sarah Passmore
17 October 19:00 – 23:30
Elysium Gallery, Swansea
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October Lunch
18 October 12:15 – 15:30
The Halliwell Centre, Carmarthen
Hosted by Swansea Bay Business Club
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Vegetarian and Vegan Banquet 
18 October 19:00 – 22:00
HQ Urban Kitchen, Swansea
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Live Music: Goat Major + MINES + PVRIAH + Troll Mother
18 October 19:00 – 23:55
Elysium Gallery, Swansea
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Living Yoga
Every Saturday from 19 October 10:00
RSPCA Llys Nini Animal Centre, Swansea
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UWTSD Carmarthen Open Day
19 October 10:00 – 14:30
UWTSD Carmarthen Campus
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Mischievous Cow
19 October 10:00 – 16:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Birth Right Hypnobirthing
19 October 10:00 – 17:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Yscolan – Ceri Rhys Matthews’ Welsh Folk Tune School
19 October 11:00 – 13:00
Elysium Gallery, Swansea
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Diwali Decorations
19 October 13:00 – 15:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Live Music: Motel Sundown + Dark And Twisties + Parson Howl
19 October 15:00 – 16:00
Elysium Gallery, Swansea
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Ben Howard
19 October 19:00
Swansea Arena
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Birth Right Hypnobirthing
20 October 10:00 – 17:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Waterloo A Tribute to ABBA
20 October 19:30
Swansea Arena
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Sleep Soundly
21 October 20:30 – 21:30
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Your potential market: Scale Business Masterclass
22 October 10:30 – 12:00
IQ Building, UWTSD SA1 Waterfront Campus
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Tech Tuesday
22 October 13:00 – 15:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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The Cult 8424 – 40th Anniversary
22 October 19:00
Swansea Arena
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FREE Digital Taster Session
23 October 11:00 – 12:00
Gendros Community Centre
Hosted by Age Cymru West Glamorgan
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Social Business Wales Network – Directors Responsibilities Training
23 October 12:30 – 13:30
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DCW Webinar: Digital Champions an Introduction
23 October 14:00 – 15:30
Online
Delivered by Cwmpas
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Writing a Marketing Plan
23 October 17:00 – 19:00
HQ Urban Kitchen, Swansea
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Life Drawing at elysium
23 October 18:30 – 21:00
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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Birth Right Hypnobirthing
23 October 19:00 – 22:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Education Conference 2024
24 October 09:00 – 17:00
Swansea.com Stadium
Hosted by Technocamps
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Week 3: Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
24 October 17:00 – 19:00
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Week 3: Python Programming 1
24 October 17:00 – 19:00
Online
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Mochyn Myrddin/Merlin’s Pig
24 October 19:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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“Votive Mess” by Nia Davies – Book Launch & Afterparty
24 October 19:00 – 23:00
Elysium Gallery, Swansea
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Creative Off-loading for Carers
25 October 11:00 – 12:30
Ffrwnes Fach, Carmarthen & Llanelli
Hosted by People Speak Up
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Crafty Fools: Adventures in Science
25 October 18:30
Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea University Singleton Campus
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Samhain @ Elysium feat. Pantheist + Adfeilion + Catherine Elms + Rosie Fae + TGIF
25 October 19:00 – 23:00
Elysium Gallery, Swansea
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Pride: 10th Anniversary Special – Film with Live Orchestra
25 October 19:30
Swansea Arena
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Sanctum Sanctorum: The Dark Side of The 80s
25 October 19:30
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Swansea Science Festival
26 – 27 October 10:00 – 16:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Hypnosis for IBS
26 October 10:30 – 11:30
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Incredible Oceans – Into the Deep
26 October 11:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Make a Rainbow Viewer
26 October 11:00 & 13:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Stuff! How is it made?
26 October 11:00 & 14:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Halloween Scary Woodland Trail 2024
26 October 11:00 – 31 October 14:30
RSPCA Llys Nini Animal Centre, Swansea
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Incredible Oceans – Whale of a Time!
26 October 13:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Incredible Oceans – Fish Dissection
26 October 15:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Zap!
26 October 15:30
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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The Brink of Extinction
26 October 16:30
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Act Your Shoe Size – Drama Workshop
26 October 19:00 – 20:30
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Eternal You
26 October 19:30
Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea University Singleton Campus
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Legend Live
26 October 19:30
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Bubbles and Balloons! Science Show
27 October 10:30
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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The Science of Jurassic World
27 October 11:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Sbarc Science Party
27 October 11:00 & 12:30
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Exploding Water Science Show!
27 October 12:30
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Science is Lit! With Big Manny
27 October 13:30
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Rap Science: Our Space Environment
27 October 14:30
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Queen of the Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston
27 October 14:30 & 19:30
Swansea Arena
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Pejic Magic: A Frame of Mind
27 October 15:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Remote people & places with Ray Mears
27 October 16:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Alfred Hitchcock: Master of Suspense
27 October 17:30
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Andy Day: Andy’s Dino Raps
28 October 11:00 & 13:30
Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea University Singleton Campus
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Kids Halloween Party 2024
28 October 11:30 & 14:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Birth Right Hypnobirthing
28 October 19:00 – 22:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Next steps: Scale Business Masterclass
29 October 10:00 – 12:30
IQ Building, UWTSD SA1 Waterfront Campus
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Potion Paints
29 – 31 October 11:0, 13:00 & 15:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Halloween Night Time Spooky Walk 2024
29 October 17:30 – 19:30
RSPCA Llys Nini Animal Centre, Swansea
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The Silly Cabaret Presents “Its Giving Halloween”
29 October 18:00 – 23:00
Elysium Gallery, Swansea
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Marina Litter Pick
30 October 10:00 – 12:00
The Environment Centre, Swansea
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DCW Webinar: How Digital Tools can Support People with the Cost of Living
30 October 10:30 – 12:00
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Pumpkin Carving Festival 2024
30 October 11:00 – 31 October 15:30
RSPCA Llys Nini Animal Centre, Swansea
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Creating Effective Marketing Content (For Beginners)
30 October 17:00 – 19:00
HQ Urban Kitchen, Swansea
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Live Music: Vanessa Forero & The Vines + Jack Pout + Chloe Leigh
30 October 19:00 – 23:00
Elysium Gallery, Swansea
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Towards Net Zero: Carbon Reduction & Energy Savings Training Course for SME
31 October 09:00 – 16:00
St Phillips Community Centre, Swansea
Hosted by Business Swansea
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Wales Virtual Networking
31 October 13:00 – 14:00
Online
Hosted by FSB Wales
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Week 4: Computing: History and Impact
31 October 17:00 – 19:00
Online
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Week 4: Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
31 October 17:00 – 20:00
Swansea University Singleton Campus
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Week 4: Python Programming 1
31 October 17:00 – 20:00
Swansea University Singleton Campus
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Talisman Poetry Open Mic
31 October 19:00 – 23:00
Elysium Gallery, Swansea
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Swansea In Gloom Walking Tour
31 October 19:30 – 21:30
HQ Urban Kitchen, Swansea
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Gong Bath & Cuppa for LGBTQ+ Women & Non Binary Folks
1 November 19:30 – 21:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Well-Being, Psychic & Craft Fayre
2 November
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Yscolan – Ceri Rhys Matthews’ Welsh Folk Tune School
2 November 11:00 – 13:00
Elysium Gallery, Swansea
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Innerdance Swansea
2 November 15:00 – 17:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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The Beatles Dub Club + special guest DJ Grace Wolfe
2 November 19:00 – 23:00
Elysium Gallery, Swansea
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Katherine Ryan: Battleaxe
2 November 20:00
Swansea Arena
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One Stop Info Shop
4 November 11:00 – 13:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Climate Action Facilitation Training (6 Week Course)
4 November 19:00 – 21:00
The Environment Centre, Swansea
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Tech Tuesday
5 November 13:00 – 15:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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DCW Webinar- Digital Tools to Support People Living with Dementia
6 November 14:00 – 15:30
Online
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Setting Yourself Up for LinkedIn Success
6 November 17:00 – 19:00
HQ Urban Kitchen, Swansea
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Life Drawing at elysium
6 November 18:30 – 21:00
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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Birth Right Hypnobirthing
6 November 19:00 – 22:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Week 5: Python Programming 1
7 November 17:00 – 19:00
Online
Hosted by Technocamps
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Week 5: Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
7 November 17:00 – 19:00
Online
Hosted by Technocamps
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Week 5: Computing: History and Impact
7 November 17:00 – 20:00
Swansea University Singleton Campus
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Rogues’ Gallery Comedy Club w/ Glenn Wool + Gareth Morris + Sarah Bridgeman
7 November 19:00
Elysium Gallery, Swansea
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Queens Hall Comedy Club
7 November 19:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Sensory Wellbeing Course
Every Thursday 7 November – 5 December 19:00 – 20:30
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Museum Little Mice
8 November 10:15 – 12:15
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Squeeze 50th Anniversary Tour
8 November 18:30
Swansea Arena
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Introduction to Permaculture (two day course)
9 November 09:00 – 17:00
The Environment Centre, Swansea
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Gower Constellations
9 November 09:30 – 16:30
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Mending Sewcial
9 November 10:30 – 13:30
The Environment Centre, Swansea
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Quiet Hour at the Museum
10 November 15:00 – 16:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Crystal Therapy Workshops – The Four Gates to Health and Healing
10 November 16:00 – 18:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Act Your Shoe Size – Drama Workshop
10 November 19:00 – 20:30
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Jubilee Court – Full-Time Open Evening
11 November 17:30 – 19:30
Jubilee Court, Gower College Swansea
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Sleep Soundly
11 November 20:30 – 21:30
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Wellbeing Economy Cymru Festival of Ideas
18 November 11:00 – 17:00
Swansea Arena
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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
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Members get 15% off your next order

Are you a 4theRegion member? If you are, you can enjoy 15% off your next order from BDP Wales! This can be redeemed on single or multiple jobs, only for orders between £100 and £500.

Best Event Award Finalist!

We’re delighted to have been listed as a finalist in Visit Pembrokeshire’s Croeso Awards for Best Event! Find out more

A 121-year-old postcard reunites long-lost family members

Swansea Building Society strongly believe in the power of community, but never imagined that a simple social media post would lead to such an extraordinary outcome. Earlier this month, their Cradock Street branch received a postcard that was originally sent 121 years ago. The story of this mysterious postcard has since captured the attention of people around the world and, most importantly, brought together family members who never knew each other existed. 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!

Realise your job potential

Looking for temporary work but not sure who to trust and sign up to? Give Acorn by Synergie a go…

Panel Beater

Day’s Motor Group have an excellent opportunity available for an experienced Panel Beater / Build up Technician to join a successful and established bodyshop in Garngoch. The successful candidate will be working in a well-equipped workshop, working on a variety of cars and must be able to do most aspects of panel beating from filler work and pulling dents to stripping / fitting. 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

Join Good Journey with PlusBus

Visitor attraction in Swansea based within the PlusBus Zone? Want to encourage more sustainable travel to your attraction? Good Journey’s partner Traveline/PlusBus are offering FREE membership for a year. Find out more

Swansea event to help businesses bid for major work opportunities

Small and medium sized businesses in Swansea can soon find out how they might benefit from contracts worth close to £5m over the next six months in Swansea and beyond. They’re being invited to attend an event being organised by Business Wales and supported by Swansea Council’s Commercial, Corporate Building and Economic Regeneration departments on Tuesday September 10. Register to attend or book your stand 

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 themselves 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

Careers at Castell Howell Foods Ltd

Established in 1988, Castell Howell now have over 750 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

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

Business loans for Welsh SMEs

The Development Bank of Wales was set up by the Welsh Government to support the economy of Wales by making it easier for businesses to get the finance needed to start up, strengthen and grow. Their flexible business loans can support the full business lifecycle from start-ups and growing businesses, to succession transactions including employee buy-outs. Their loans range from £1k to £10m over terms of up to 15 years with fixed interest rates. 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

Work with RCS Wales – Staff Vacancies

Their 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 are dedicated to ensuring that all their staff receive a wage they can really live on. They provide ongoing opportunities for staff learning and development, and ensure staff are involved in decision-making. 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

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

Political Monitoring and Advisory Services

The Development Bank invites qualified and experienced service providers to submit proposals for political monitoring and advisory services. The objective of this tender is to secure a service provider capable of delivering comprehensive political monitoring, analysis, and strategic advice to supports decision-making process. Read More

Development Partner for Transforming Tyisha

Carmarthenshire County Council wishes to appoint a development partner to deliver sustainable, high quality, mixed use housing-led developments across 5 sites in Tyisha, Llanelli. Read More

Refurbishment of Swansea University Egypt Centre (Museum of Egyptian Antiquities), PM-led Design

It is the intention of the client to appoint a project manager-led multi-disciplinary design team to deliver the refurbishment project, from RIBA stage 0 (brief) to RIBA stage 7 (in use). In summary, the following services are to be provided; architectural design consultancy, project management, principal designer services (as required under CDM regulations), structural design consultancy, fire engineering consultancy, and mechanical and electrical design services. Read More

Cwmpas Procurement Support

Cwmpas requires the services of an organisation to provide specialist procurement support on an ad hoc basis. Read More

CWM Environmental Ltd Residual Waste Collection Services

The residual waste collection services contract is due for renewal which CWM Environmental Ltd will arrange to engage (through a competitive tender process) with a recycling processor for a new 36 month contract. This contract may be extended for 12 months then an additional 12 months. For the avoidance of doubt the absolute total contract period will be for no more than 60 months. Read More

Provision of Asbestos Removal

Pobl Group is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to undertake asbestos removal works. The contract is divided into two geographical lots; Lot 1 – West and Lot 2 – East. Tenderers may only bid for one of the lots and can only be appointed to one lot. Read More

Contract Notices for Swansea Council

Swansea Council seeks suitably qualified contractors to provide chiller replacement for Swansea Guildhall, demolition and remedial works to chimneys at various locations in Swansea, minor and urgent electrical works, supply, erecting and dismantling of scaffolding, a refugee resettlement programmes’ orientation service, and the Creative Swansea website development and maintenance.

Pembrokeshire Eco Park

Andrew Scott Limited has successfully handed over a new Eco Park Waste and Recycling Facility in Milford Haven for their client, Pembrokeshire County Council. The facility will enable materials collected across Pembrokeshire to be bulked and sorted prior to onward transfer to processing and disposal facilities across Wales and the UK. Read More

Deputy Prime Minister, Prif Weinidog and Welsh Secretary launch Pembroke Dock Marine

Pembroke Dock Marine is a £60m development that will help drive Wales’ ambition to become a global leader in clean energy. The development has delivered new, world-leading port infrastructure in Pembroke Dock alongside Wales’ Marine Energy Test Area and a Marine Energy Engineering Centre of Excellence – all with the aim of driving forward innovation and creating new opportunities for industrial growth. Read More

Finalists for the Barrier Removal Award at Connected Britain 2024

Swansea Bay City Deal are delighted to announce that they’ve been shortlisted for the Barrier Removal Award at Connected Britain 2024. This is great recognition of the fantastic work that their digital champions carry out across the region, making sure that they are the first point of contact for suppliers, key internal departments, local residents and businesses. Continuously working to break down barriers, the work of their digital champions is paramount in driving forward the collaborations needed to successfully deliver the deployment of digital infrastructure to the Swansea Bay City Deal region. Well done team! Read More

Openreach get set to bring ultrafast speeds back to Pendine

Known for its rich history and breathtaking landscapes, where numerous World Land Speed record attempts have taken place over the years, Pendine is the latest Carmarthenshire village to be moving to broadband speeds deemed to be some of the fastest in Europe. The ultrafast broadband is expected to reach the majority of local homes and businesses in the locality in the coming months. Read More

A fiesta of flavours at Cocos Mexican Cuisine, Milford Haven

A new restaurant, Coco’s Mexican Cuisine, has opened at Milford Waterfront, bringing a fiesta of traditional Mexican cooking to Pembrokeshire. Featuring a variety of seafood and meat dishes, the menu includes signature dishes with traditional Mexican ingredients like Mexican cactus, with locally supplied ingredients as well. Also available for diners is a range of refreshing Mexican cocktails, with an impressive selection of tequila, rum and mezcal. Read More

Film company holds out job hopes for steelworkers

A move to the film industry could be an option for some steelworkers in Port Talbot faced with mass job cuts. A new production company plans to make a movie about the life of Dic Penderyn, who is believed to have been wrongfully hanged in 1831 for his part in the Merthyr Rising and is buried in Port Talbot. Calon Films said it wants to create local job opportunities at a time of great uncertainty for those employed at the steelworks. Read More

Property investor acquires Swansea shopping centre – aims to place it “back at the heart of the city centre”

Quadrant Shopping Centre has been bought by Centurion, a Swansea-based retail property and regeneration company. A spokesperson said: “We are extremely passionate about the regeneration of Swansea city centre. Under our local ownership, we are better placed to manage and improve the Quadrant and to attract new exciting tenants. Working closely with Swansea Council, it is our intention to put the Quadrant back at the heart of the city centre.” Read More

Derelict market hall becomes thriving business hub

It’s been just over a year since a derelict market hall was brought back to life in Llandeilo and all but one of the 18 units are now let. The building dates from the 1830s and was home to manufacturing businesses, an auction house, fire station, and adjoining slaughterhouse at various times before closing its doors in 2002. Carmarthenshire Council secured planning permission to renovate it four years ago and contractors TRJ completed the work last summer. Read More

First-of-its-kind AI tool offers real-time measurement of national happiness

Project co-lead Dr Frédéric Boy of Swansea University’s Zienkiewicz Institute said “GNH.Today revolutionizes how we understand societal well-being by offering real-time data, a critical tool for policymakers and journalists. The traditional metrics of national success, primarily economic indicators, have long been criticised for their inability to capture the true essence of human well-being.” Read More

A new framework for economic development in Wales: the Wellbeing Economy

4theRegion’s Dawn Lyle spoke to IWA on the importance of advancing the Wellbeing Economy as a measure of economic growth and success, putting people, places and planet at the forefront. Read more here. Want to hear more? Join us for the Wellbeing Economy Cymru Festival of Ideas in Swansea Arena on 18th November, co-hosted by the The Office of the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, Cwmpas, 4theRegion and WE Cymru. Find out more and book your spot 

Leasing round for new floating windfarms in the Celtic Sea takes big step forward

Moves to establish a new generation of floating offshore windfarms off South West Wales, generating green energy capacity to power up to 4 million homes, have taken a significant step forward. The next phase of the Crown Estate’s offshore wind leasing round five will see bidders setting out plans for delivering the new wind farms in the Celtic Sea, as well as details on how they support the delivery of wider social and economic benefits for onshore communities. Read More

Every Last Station

Well done Stuart on completing an incredible challenge, walking the Scenic Railways of Wales from Holyhead to Pembroke Dock, raising money for Samaritans. And thank you for recognising the work of the Community Rail Network in connecting communities to their railway. Find out more

Exhibition opens featuring original works by Nicky Wire

A powerful new exhibition by Nicky Wire of Manic Street Preachers features a series of original works created by the Welsh music icon. The exhibition at Narberth Museum, titled My Little Empire, features 25 new works, all revealing Nicky’s love of the Polaroid image. The moving series of new pieces include depictions of Richard Burton, RS Thomas, Jean Paul Basquiat, Marilyn Monroe, Albert Camus and Derek Jarman, among others. Read More

Why you should read Pembrokeshire Online – and a chance to become a contributor

Pembrokeshire Online is a unique gateway for discovering the very best that Pembrokeshire has to offer. The website gives a warm and engrossing overview of the many positive things happening in the county, from charity work to arts events, as well as covering Pembrokeshire’s history, myths and legends, walks, attractions, volunteering opportunities, and much more. Read on to discover its story – and how you can share yours

Iconic ‘Big Apple’ in Mumbles gains Poet in Residence

Mumbles’ Big Apple has been one of its most recognisable landmarks for generations. It’s appeared on postcards, paintings and Instagram posts, and welcomed visitors for decades, selling ice cream, sweets, and drinks from its prominent position over Bracelet Bay. The iconic building now has a new claim to fame, with the introduction of a Poet in Residence – Jim Young ‘the Pebble Poet’ – a highly esteemed role for any poet, but none with such a location of this. Read More

The cool new adventure playground with an ‘ocean giant’ coming to Aberavon seafront

It will be partly made out of recycled ocean waste and will feature an 8.9-metre high play tower, climbing walls, and a new tube slide. It will also boast a zip wire, swings, an overhead ladder, a carousel and other play equipment. It will be built on the site of the existing playground on Aberavon Seafront, with its centrepiece being the imposing Ocean Giant play tower, which will be surrounded by other nautical themed features in the shape of dolphins and shells. Read More

Meet the man who cycled 1600 miles to raise money for a monument to Owain Lawgoch

Cross Hands man Kevin Bowen has made it his mission to get a monument erected to Owain Lawgoch, a rightful heir to the Welsh throne who was murdered in France in the 14th century. In June, Kevin, who had previously never cycled any significant distance, completed a 1600-mile cycle trip from Cross Hands to Mortagne-Sur-Gironde in France and back to raise money for the monument and for Parkinson’s UK. Read on to discover more about his fundraising campaign

Swansea Fringe Festival unveils first wave of artists for 2024 lineup

The Swansea Fringe Festival is excited to announce the first wave of artists confirmed to perform at this year’s festival, taking place from October 3rd to 5th, 2024. As one of the most anticipated events in the city’s cultural calendar, the Swansea Fringe continues to deliver an eclectic mix of music, comedy, theatre, and the arts, with a lineup that celebrates both local talent and emerging artists. Read More

Tarka the otter arrives in Llanelli’s Glanymor area thanks to street artist

A new mural has appeared on the coastal link road in Llanelli thanks to street artist Steve Jenkins. Steve – commonly known as ‘Jenks’ – has been undertaking a number of brilliant street art pieces across the Llanelli area over recent years and his recent effort has brightened up the old pumphouse. He has spray painted an otter on it, and named it Tarka, after the 1978 film. Read More

One for your diary – the Neath Food and Drink Festival returns for 2024!

The annual Neath Food and Drink Festival will be back in Neath Town Centre on Friday, October 4th and Saturday, October 5th, 2024 (10am – 5.30pm each day). Organised by Neath Port Talbot Council and characterised by the aroma of sizzling street food and the sound of music, the festival has become a firm fixture in the Neath Town Centre calendar of events. Find out more about two days of food, drink, entertainment, community, culture and creativity in October

Explore West Wales

Enjoy unlimited travel in West Wales between Carmarthen, Pembroke Dock, Milford Haven and Fishguard with Transport for Wales Explore West Wales Day ticket. Now available on the TfW App. Save more with selected Railcards. Read More

Llandovery Sheep Festival is baa-ck this September for ewe all to enjoy!

Llandovery Sheep Festival will return this September with fantastic new features for ewe to enjoy. The festival will be a celebration of rural crafts, food and entertainment, held in Llandovery town centre. The weekend-long event, on 14 & 15 September, will also celebrate sheep farming and the wool industry. Read More

“I’m really enjoying myself!” School pupils enjoy three-day taster of University life

From learning in the labs to playing pool with friends, a group of pupils from Dylan Thomas School in Swansea sampled all sides of student life during a recent three-day stay on campus. The group of 23 pupils were aged 12 and 13 and were from Year 8 at the school, where they were about to choose which subjects they want to study for their GCSEs. The idea behind the visit was to give the pupils as realistic an experience as possible of life as a student. Read More

UWTSD’s widening access work in Port Talbot inspires mother to attend university

A Port Talbot mother has been inspired to attend university after participating in a widening access programme within her own community. Liz Watkins was accepted into the University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s (UWTSD) Inclusive Education Foundation Degree programme after completing a series of stepping-stone courses offered by the university, which enhanced her confidence and skills, preparing her for higher education. Read More

Coffin finally returns to the Egypt Centre after remarkable restoration project

An ancient Egyptian coffin has returned to Swansea after a painstaking 26-year project to bring it back to life. The artefact, believed to date back to around 650 BC, is now at Swansea University’s award-winning Egypt Centre once again. Now the coffin has been repaired, brightly coloured depictions of Egyptian gods and hieroglyphs bearing messages for the afterlife can be clearly seen, allowing Egyptologists to gain a better understanding of its history. Read More

Afan College Student Exhibits Sustainable Fashion at Top London Gallery

This summer has been a remarkable one for NPTC Group of College’s Sustainable Fashion and Design student, Mia De La Rue-George. Mia was selected by the University of Arts London (UAL) Awarding Body to exhibit a collection of her work at the Origins Creatives exhibition, held in July at the Mall Galleries in London. Read More

University honoured for providing green space for all

Swansea University has again secured the prestigious Green Flag Award which recognises excellence in grounds management and development. The Green Flag Award scheme is the international mark of quality for parks and outdoor spaces and highlights the University’s commitment to creating and maintaining sustainable green spaces that are safe, welcoming and open to all. Read More

New handbook provides vital tips for Autistic students heading to university

Starting university can be a daunting experience for any student, especially if it includes moving away from home for the first time. A new book aims to help make life that bit easier for Autistic young people as they embark on their academic adventure. In University: The Autistic Guide,  Swansea University’s Dr Harriet Axbey covers everything from applying, packing and financial admin to mental health support, dealing with burnout and even simple recipes. Read More