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South West Wales News, Events & Opportunities

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

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

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

July Regional Round-up 2023

Jobs

Environment

Tenders

Education

Development

Tourism

City Deal

Life Science

Business

Events

MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Pembrokeshire Outdoor Health Project

Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum, in collaboration with Coed Lleol, recently concluded a highly successful series of outdoor health programmes. All the participants said they would continue to use woodlands and outdoor spaces for recreation. Starting in July, they will run 8 six-week programmes across Pembrokeshire, facilitated by a diverse mix of skilled practitioners to serve as social prescribing opportunities, as well as being accessible by self-referral. Read More

Caredig Appoint New Chair of Board

Caredig are delighted to announce that Kirsten Achtelstetter has been appointed as the new Chair of Board. She has been part of Caredig’s Board for over a year and has already had a significant impact, in particular supporting the Board and the Leadership Team in developing new business objectives and key results. Kirsten is an experienced technology executive with a strong record of transformation and growth across FTSE250 organisations and start-ups. Read More

Peter Lynn Appointed as Swansea BID’s New Chair

Peter Lynn, commercial lawyer and founder of one of Swansea’s largest law firms, Peter Lynn and Partners Solicitors, has been appointed as the new Chair of Swansea Business Improvement District. Swansea BID, a democratically elected organisation that represents over 800 businesses in the city centre, were the first BID in Wales and since 2006, they have helped make Swansea City Centre a better place to shop, study, stay, visit and do business. Read More

Nature Finance Review 2023: PCF Highlight

As we navigate a biodiversity and nature crisis, it’s vital to explore innovative solutions for nature recovery across terrestrial and marine environments. The work of Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum around nutrient trading through the Ecosystem Enterprise Partnership is highlighted as a case study in the Nature Finance Review 2023. Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum wants to see continual water quality improvements while allowing development to play a role in restoration, and they are excited to be highlighted in this report.

JOBS & OPPORTUNITIES

Don’t Miss Out – Amazing Job Opportunity in Swansea!

Join ITeC Digital’s awesome team. Foster | Innovate | Inspire. Are you super excited about shaping the future of web developers and digital entrepreneurs? If yes, then ITeC Digital want YOU! Apply now and spread the word about this mind-blowing opportunity to those who could be the perfect match. Apply Now

Engineering Degree Apprenticeships

The Engineering Apprenticeship programmes at University of Wales Trinity Saint David have been developed in collaboration with employers to ensure they meet current career progression needs to match industry requirements. This innovative programme will help apprentices develop their professional and technical skills through a combination of University study and work based learning. Read More

Work With RCS Wales – Staff Vacancies

RCS Wales’ employees are their most valued asset. They invest in staff health and wellbeing, as recognised by their Gold Small Workplace Health Award. Their flexible working practices allow staff to maintain a healthy work-life balance. They are members of the Living Wage Foundation, and are dedicated to ensuring their staff receive a wage they can really live on. Staff don’t often leave them, but they do occasionally need to recruit, so keep an eye out for vacancies here.

Current Vacancies at Gower College Swansea

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

Living at Home Current Vacancies

Why does being a care professional offer such a good work-life balance? There’s no denying that the events of the past few years have served to highlight the importance of care professionals working in the care sector and the wonderful work they do. It’s thanks to the dedication of care professionals across the care sector that aged and vulnerable people are able to continue living safely and happily in their own homes. Read More

Electrical Team Supervisor

This role is for an Electrical Supervisor to join and manage Coastal Housing’s highly motivated and successful in-house Electrical Team who are doing such a good job that they currently achieve a 94% customer satisfaction score! As such you must be a qualified electrician to apply for this role. Read More

Work with the National Botanic Garden of Wales

All types of job opportunities currently available at the National Botanic Garden of Wales will be listed here.

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. If you’re looking for a new and exciting opportunity, then why not take a look at the job vacancies currently available by clicking here.

DVLA STEM Programme

The DVLA STEM Programme runs several events and projects throughout the year. The main focus is to benefit the community across Wales, by providing fun and educational activities and events for children and young adults aged 7 to 18, and by helping other organisations with their own STEM projects. Most people know DVLA for the work they do providing driving licences, vehicle tax and number plates. However, the work people do at DVLA is far wider reaching than that.

Legal Apprenticeships

Earn while you learn with the #TeamJCP Academy through a new pathway created to inspire and develop the next generation of Solicitors. The new pathway to qualify as a Solicitor with JCP Solicitors comes at a time when young people face pressure to decide their future, with some individuals feeling as though traditional university routes are a daunting prospect or financially unavailable. Read More

H&S Compliance Officer

Pobl work together as a team. They have great ideas, masses of experience and a huge passion for delivering a difference in people’s lives. They have opportunities for two people to join their Health & Safety team as a Compliance Officer on a temporary basis. The location of the role is flexible with homeworking where possible, but no 2 days will be the same. Read More

Matthew’s House Job Vacancies

We’re delighted to share the fantastic news that Matthew’s House has new staffing roles available to apply for today! They’ve only ever had three recruitment moments in seven years so it is a very exciting time for the project and there are two roles available. The application closing date for both roles is July 26th. Apply for a job today!

Let’s Keep Talking – Together we are NPT

Neath Port Talbot Council is stepping up its efforts to get people’s views on what matters most to them so their feedback can be used to ensure the council’s future planning and priority setting aligns with what is needed and will help shape its decision making at what is a challenging time. Read More

Wales Coast Explorer

Enhance your July coastal adventures with the Wales Coast Explorer | Crwydro Arfordir Cymru app, making every discovery even more delightful. Download the app

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

Nature Partnership Project Implementation Officer

Pembrokeshire Council is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic member of staff to assist with the implementation of Welsh Government grant funding to support biodiversity. This post will also look at larger scale opportunities to protect, enhance and connect biodiversity as part of nature recovery in Pembrokeshire. You will be part of a friendly, multidisciplinary team which covers ecology, landscape biodiversity, trees, woodland, and common land. Read More

Be part of a successful organisation

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

Funding Opportunity: ‘Connecting the Coast’ Scheme

Attention coastal landowners! Here’s your chance to partake in the new ‘Connecting the Coast’ pilot land management scheme by Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Aimed at enhancing biodiversity and maintaining wildlife habitats along our vibrant coastline, the scheme invites commercial farmers, smallholders, tourism providers, and other landowners within a half-mile of the coastal belt. Read More

Careers at NPTC Group of Colleges

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

TENDERS & CONTRACTS

Framework for Youth Homeless Temporary Supported Accommodation

Open Future Opportunity – This means the buyer is not at present ready to invite bid applications, but early notification has been provided. Swansea Council Adult Services and Child and Family Services will be establishing a Single Framework for accommodation projects with associated support that can help young people between the ages of 16-24 to develop their skills and confidence to move on to enjoy successful independent lives. Read More

Contract Notices for Carmarthenshire Council

Carmarthenshire County Council requires contractors to provide a 2 7.5 tonne chassis with Hotbox (7.5 Tonnes G.V.W), sewage removal services, sewerage-related services and associated remedial works, and the servicing and maintenance of certain equipment used as part of the delivery of each of the Council’s Integrated Community Equipment Service (ICES).

Domiciliary care services for Extra Care Settings in Swansea

Swansea Council is hosting a market engagement event for domiciliary care agencies interested in delivering services from two extra care projects. Date/time: 21st July 2023 at 10:00 – 11:45am. Location: Virtual (Microsoft Teams). Read More

Contract Notices for Natural Resources Wales

Natural Resources Wales is looking for suitably qualified contractors to establish local action groups for the reduction of Himalayan balsam on 3 river catchments, and provide a livestock management service, climate emergency training and facilities management soft service provision to all managed sites. 

Contract Notices for Swansea Council

Swansea Council is seeking suitably qualified contractors to provide environmental facilities works, co-production support for the Swansea Co-Production Network, an event booking system, domestic rewires, food waste caddy liners, the replacement of a walkway roof covering at Gelli gardens sheltered housing complex, the refurbishment of an artificial turf pitch at ELBA Sports Complex, and the supply and installation of renewables at the West Cross phase 6 EWI scheme.

Working with Nature

The Countryside & Wildlife Team (C&W Team) of Neath Port Talbot Council intend to undertake a project this year focusing on habitat management and restoration on local places for nature around the county, particularly local nature reserves. The Council is seeking to appoint the services of contractors to carry out site and habitat management works across 20 sites in Neath Port Talbot, and help to engage local people with local places for nature.

Framework Agreement for the Supply of Aviation Fuel

Pembrokeshire County Council wishes to enter into a framework agreement with suitably experienced suppliers to provide regular quotations as and when requested for the supply of aviation fuel to its airport located at Fishguard Road, Haverfordwest. Read More

University Responsive Repairs

Pobl Group are seeking to appoint a suitable service provider to undertake the responsive repairs and out of hours services to support the Student Accommodation Division at Swansea University. Read More

DEVELOPMENT

Swansea Waterfront Apartments Scheme Backed

An apartments scheme within a masterplan for the Swansea Waterfront site has secured approval. Proposals from Everstock Development Ltd and Coastal Housing Group include 104 affordable dwellings, including 39 one-bedroom two-person apartments, 53 two-bed, three-person apartments and 12 three-bedded five-person apartments. The development would range between four to six storeys. Read More

Profile: James Dovey and the future of Llanelli

We are so pleased to be working with local Llanelli changemaker, James Dovey, to bring people together to co-create ideas and collaborations for the future of the town – and here is a great profile of James and his mission to make change happen for Llanelli. Read More

Listed former cinema building in Swansea could be turned into apartment block

An historic listed former cinema building looks set to take on a new lease of life with plans lodged to transform it into a mixed scheme of commercial units and 30 residential apartments. Castle Cinema was opened in Worcester Place in 1913. It finally closed as a cinema in 1991, and is now in use as a Laserzone. The building has become dilapidated over a number of years and now requires investment to ensure its longevity and is brought into an exciting use. Read More

Former department store threatened with demolition could now be turned into flats instead

A former department store and office block threatened with demolition has been bought by a Swansea housing association. Coastal Housing Group wants to convert the old Ty Gwalia building into affordable flats for rent. Over the years The Kingsway site, near the junction with Dillwyn Street, was the House of Kent department store and an Evans Rees Butter packing factory. More latterly it was a Gwalia housing association office, which closed four years ago. Read More

Llandelio’s Old Market opens its doors once again

Constructed in the 1830s, the provisions market had been a key part of Llandeilo’s history up until 2002 when it became disused. The market hall, revamped in a £4.2 million project, will provide a mix of high-quality modern office and business employment space with an onsite café and parking. The modern facility is expected to accommodate 45 jobs and 4 traineeships. Read More

SWANSEA BAY CITY DEAL

Swansea University Wins Funding to Increase Skills in Net Zero Across South West Wales

Swansea University is set to play a key role in shaping the skills needed for the workforce to achieve Net Zero, after gaining funding from the Swansea Bay City Deal’s Skills and Talent programme. The Net Zero Wales (NØW) Skills project aims to create a knowledge exchange network to support the region’s businesses, schools, FE and HE institutes in readiness for the future across the key emerging sectors of energy and manufacturing. Read More

Work Starts on UWTSD’s New Centre for Digital Innovation and Enterprise

The Innovation Matrix is central to the UWTSD’s ambition in Swansea and will provide a platform to stimulate growth for Wales’ expanding digitally empowered economy. Funded through a strategic partnership between the University and the Swansea Bay City Deal, the Innovation Matrix will encourage and support the development of a sustainable, innovation led economy based upon knowledge, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Read More

BUSINESS NEWS

The Welsh House opens its third restaurant-bar in Neath

A new restaurant-bar serving food celebrating all things Welsh is now open in Neath town centre. Explaining what customers can expect, a spokesperson for The Welsh House Neath said: “The concept is focused on supporting local Welsh suppliers, sourcing predominately locally-sourced produce and creating core Welsh partnerships. There will be a focus on sustainability throughout the business and ensuring that suppliers are aligned to this core value.” Read More

A new Mediterranean restaurant is opening in Swansea Marina named after the owner’s mum

Realising how popular dishes from other Mediterranean countries were, Juan Hernandez decided to start adding extra dishes to his menu at El Pescador and explore whether another restaurant would be just as popular as his first one. Loli’s Mediterranean is named after his beloved mother, Loli, who taught him to cook many years ago. After growing up on Gran Canaria, Juan moved to Swansea 20 years ago to learn English and soon fell in love with the city. Read More

New vending machine project promotes Pembrokeshire produce

A pilot project to bring the first fresh food vending machines to Pembrokeshire now has two 24/7 fresh food vending machines stocking local produce up and running. The food team from PLANED have co-ordinated the project under the banner ‘Pembrokeshire Fresh Community Vending’. The project promotes quality local produce at a competitive price enabling local people to benefit, as well as generating income for local enterprises and businesses. Read More

Teras Bar, serving Pembrokeshire produce, opens at Coast, Saundersfoot

Pembrokeshire oysters and locally-produced wine are amongst the offerings at the county’s newest seafront bar. Teras Bar, ‘showcasing amazing local ingredients in a casual setting’, has just opened overlooking Saundersfoot Bay. It’s been launched by the award-winning Coast restaurant, on whose terrace it stylishly sits and is offering guests ‘an unrivalled al fresco experience’. Read More

We’re selling ‘Britain’s cheapest 99 ice cream’ to tackle rising cost of living’

Andy and Julie Sweetman, owners of The Beach Shack in Pendine, Carmarthenshire, have decided to slash the cost of their beloved ’99’ ice cream cones to an astonishing 99 pence. Their mission is to ensure that everyone can enjoy a refreshing ice cream on a sunny day without breaking the bank, especially during the current cost of living crisis. Read More

HEALTH & LIFE SCIENCE

New Research Shows the Benefits of Teaching Pupils About Mental Health in the Classroom

Giving schools the right resources and training to teach pupils about mental health really can have a positive impact on young people’s wellbeing. New research by Welsh academics has just been published demonstrating the benefits of improving pupils’ mental health literacy and reducing the stigma around mental health issues at a crucial stage in a young person’s life. Read More

Groundbreaking Research Examines How the Sequence of Disease Acquisition Affects Life Expectancy

In the UK, it is estimated more than 25% of adults have two or more long-term health conditions. This increases to almost 82% for those aged over 85. This has major implications for the NHS and social care. This research supports a targeted approach for the prevention or delay of multiple health conditions for effective future healthcare planning. The study team was led by Associate Professor of Statistics at Swansea University Medical School Dr Rhiannon Owen. Read More

CIRCULAR ECONOMY & ENVIRONMENT

Clynfyw Care Farm: powering Big Green Week and Community Energy Fortnight

Clynfyw has always taken action on tackling climate change and installing the solar system is part of that journey. As electricity costs have gone up such a lot, the panels will save money as the Care Farm is paying Egni Co-op 60% less per kWh compared to their main supplier – this reduces running costs and enables them to continue our work more sustainably. The farm supports adults with learning difficulties and those recovering from mental unwellness. Read More

Secretary of State opens Neath Port Talbot’s award winning energy positive Bay Technology Centre

The Bay Technology Centre at Baglan Energy Park is a step change in approach to building design, providing what is in effect a building as a power station – the first commercial facility in Wales that is energy positive in operation. The 25,000 sq ft centre hosts office and laboratory space for start-up companies, Welsh businesses and inward investors looking for a base to set up and grow their operations. Read More

Researchers Develop New Innovative Heat Storage Material for Enhanced Energy Efficiency

The ability to recover and store otherwise-wasted heat from various sources, including industrial operations and the summer sun, presents an exciting opportunity in the quest for sustainable and affordable energy resources. The new heat storage material, developed by a team involving researchers from Swansea University, marks a significant step forward in realising this potential. Read More

Swansea Council’s first ever solar farm gets the green light

A total of 5,500 panels will be installed on 11 hectares of land at the former Tir John landfill site, Port Tennant. Electricity generated by them will help power a wastewater treatment works a mile away. Longer term the council wants to use all of the land at Tir John for solar panels. The electricity generated by the expanded solar farm could potentially be used to generate hydrogen to power hydrogen buses. Read More

Climate change: Robots help seagrass restoration

Seagrass is known for its ability to store carbon and provide nurseries for fish. Up to 92% of UK seagrass has been lost, but Wales could lead on restoration, conservationists have said. The Welsh Government said it would discuss how to further support seagrass restoration. Project Seagrass, WWF and the Swansea University said the country could also produce methodology that could be applied across the world. Read More

VISITOR ECONOMY & TOURISM

The festival at a Welsh castle being held on one of the ‘most beautiful sites in the UK’

The world’s first trail running and music festival, Love Trails Festival, returns to the Gower. For four days, festival-goers can enjoy a “cherry-picked” selection of DJs and live acts including rapper Biig Piig and drum and base DJ High Contrast, inspirational talks and workshops, coasteering, surfing, wild swimming, yoga, and non-competitive runs ranging from 3km to 55km, at the breath-taking site of Weobley Castle in Llanrhidian. Read More

Record-breaking Museum of Land and Speed opens in Pendine

On September 25, 1924, Malcolm Campbell set a world land speed record of 146.16 mph as he raced his precious Sunbeam 350HP Blue Bird across Pendine Sands. Now Campbell’s achievements, plus those of many other racing drivers who set new records in the early 20th century, are being recognised at the recently opened Museum of Land and Speed at Pendine. Read More

Swansea continues flying the flag for nightlife safety

Swansea’s nightlife scene is keeping the Purple Flag flying over the city for a ninth consecutive year. It’s one of only two places in Wales that can fly the flag which highlights how visitors can always expect an entertaining, diverse, safe and enjoyable night out. Swansea was the first in Wales to achieve the accolade. The successful bid highlighted a wide range of reasons why the city centre is the place to be now and in the future. Read More

Welshstock festival brings a world of magic and music for all the family to Pembrokeshire’s Scolton Manor

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure this month into the magical world of Welshstock – the ultimate family camping festival, set in the heart of Pembrokeshire’s finest countryside. With oodles of family fun, your little ones’ imaginations will be captivated by amazing new experiences and activities as they step into a festival holiday like no other! Read More

EDUCATION

Swansea University ranked 5th in the UK

We’re pleased to share the news that Swansea University has ranked 5th in the Uni Compare University Rankings 2023 –  the ultimate league table of the best universities in the UK. 100% of students who reviewed Swansea University said they would recommend it. Read More

New university and college partnership to empower learners and employers to access higher technical skills across Wales

As the economy of Wales recovers and employees struggle with the cost of living crisis, the partnership will bring together the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Coleg Sir Gâr, Coleg Ceredigion, CAVC Group, NPTC Group of Colleges, and Pembrokeshire College. It will establish a network of University of Wales Technical Institutes to deliver a programme of higher technical qualifications across economic and social priority sectors driven by employer need. Read More

Bouygues UK and Carmarthenshire County Council Launch 21st Century Skills Scheme

The scheme is in partnership with Ysgol Bryngwyn School, Ysgol Coedcae School, Ysgol Penrhos School, St John Lloyd RC Comprehensive and Ysgol Y Strade. It represents collaborative working to inspire young learners and improve their knowledge of career pathways and universal skills needed in the workplace. Pentre Awel is a fantastic opportunity to widen young learners’ horizons, developing attitudes and behaviours that will help them succeed in the future. Read More

Adventure Filmmaking student collaborates with Western Beacons Mountain Rescue to produce a documentary

Scott Beckett decided to follow the Western Beacons Mountain Rescue Team’s day to day work for a short documentary as part of his coursework. Mountain Rescue has always been an organisation that Scott has greatly admired. When he discovered that he had some time to dedicate to a film project, he decided to produce a video that would not only support his coursework but also an organisation that it could mutually benefit. Read More

Swansea Soars to Highest Ever Position in Global University Rankings

Swansea University has soared 118 places to be ranked joint 307th, its highest ever position, in the latest edition of the QS World University Rankings 2024. The 20th edition of the QS World University Rankings is released by global higher education analysts QS Quacquarelli Symonds and names the world’s 3,000 best universities. This latest ranking positions Swansea among the top 21% in the QS World University Rankings. Read More

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tiny Tiger’s Kung Fu
Every Monday 09:45 – 10:45
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Free Yoga & Relaxation for women
Every Monday 14:00 – 15:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Self Help Book Club!
Every Monday 16:00 – 17:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Kung Fu Wales (Little Dragons)
Every Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 17:00 – 18:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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VIP Class Acts
Every Monday 17:00 – 19:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Kung Fu Wales
Every Monday 18:30 – 20:15
Every Tuesday & Wednesday 18:30 – 19:30
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Sustainability in Science – Swansea – Exhibitors Registration
4 July 09:30 – 16:00
Chemistry Department, Swansea University Singleton Park Campus
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Regional Holistic & Business Training For Personal Trainers
4 July 11:00 – 16:00
LC Swansea
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Community Yoga Class
Every Tuesday 12:00 – 12:50
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Women’s Outdoor Walking Group
Every Tuesday 13:15
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Choirs For Good
Every Tuesday 17:45 – 18:45
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Zumba
Every Tuesday 18:30
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Swansea In Gloom Walking Tours
4 July 19:30 – 21:15
HQ Urban Kitchen, Swansea
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Bay Beach Clean
5 July 13:00 – 15:00
Swansea University Bay Campus
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Swansea Crafties
Every Wednesday 13:00 – 15:00
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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Garden Taster Sessions – Drop in Volunteering
5 July 14:30 – 16:00
The Environment Centre, Swansea
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Floventis Energy Public Awareness Days: Harnessing Energy
5 July 15:00 – 19:30
Pembroke Dock Community Learning Centre
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Adult learners open evening
5 July 17:30 – 19:30
Tycoch Campus, Gower College Swansea
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Access Pilates
Every Wednesday 18:00 – 18:55
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Legal Apprenticeship Drop-in Session
5 July 18:00 – 20:00
JCP Solicitors, Swansea Enterprise Park
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Catalyst business networking – THE local independent not for profit event
6 July 07:00 – 09:00
National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthne
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Digital Discovery Workshop: Physiotherapists
6 July 08:30 – 12:30
Halliwell Centre, University of Wales Trinity Saint David Carmarthen Campus
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Walking for Wellbeing
Every Thursday 12:00
Sea wall opposite The Secret Beach Bar & Kitchen, Swansea
Hosted by The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Tyfu Tawe – Swansea Bay Campus
6 July 13:00 – 13:30
Swansea University Bay Campus
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Digital Discovery Workshop: Occupational Therapists
6 July 13:00 – 17:00
Halliwell Centre, University of Wales Trinity Saint David Carmarthen Campus
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Community Together Creative Writing Workshops
Every Thursday 13:30 – 15:00
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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The BIG Climate Leap – Launch Event
6 July 18:00 – 20:00
The Environment Centre, Swansea
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Design Swansea #55 with Alice Hawthorne & Simeon Smith
6 July 18:30 – 20:30
HQ Urban Kitchen, Swansea
Sponsored by Gower College Swansea with support from Waters Creative, 4theRegion, Swansea College of Art, Swansea University and others
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Burlesque Chair Dancing Lessons
Every Thursday 19:30
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Live Comedy: Jessie Nixon’s ‘Damsel’ presented by Giant Seagull Comedy Club
6 July 19:30 – 23:00
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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Access Pilates
Every Friday morning
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Digital Discovery Workshop: Speech & Language Therapists
7 July 08:30 – 12:30
Halliwell Centre, University of Wales Trinity Saint David Carmarthen Campus
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The Queens Hall Food & Craft Market
Every Friday 10:00 – 15:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Men’s Shed
Every Friday 11:45 – 13:15
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Digital Discovery Workshop: Dietitians
7 July 13:00 – 17:00
Halliwell Centre, University of Wales Trinity Saint David Carmarthen Campus
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Men’s Tai Chi Class
Every Friday 13:45 – 14:45
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Embrace You! Women’s Wellbeing Group
Every Friday 15:00 – 16:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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PYNK
7 July 20:00 – 8 July 01:00
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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Vegan Festival 2023
8 July 10:00 – 16:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Dance Days
8 – 9 July 11:00 – 17:30
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Live Music: The Shunkos + Shlug + Kikker + Mondo Wave
8 July 19:00 – 9 July 01:00
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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July Jolly Jog
9 July 10:00 – 13:00
National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthne
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Go WILD activities at Tadorna Wildlife Hub
9 July 11:00 – 16:00
National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthne
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FREE Monday Argentine Tango Classes in Swansea
10 July 19:30 – 22:30
Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea University Singleton Park Campus
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Floventis Energy Public Awareness Days: Harnessing Energy
11 July 15:00 – 19:30
Tŷ Milford Waterfront Hotel, Milford Haven
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SALT Annual Learning and Teaching Conference
12 July 09:00 – 16:00
Swansea University Bay Campus
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Marina Litter Pick
12 July 10:00 – 12:00
The Environment Centre, Swansea
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Floventis Energy Public Awareness Days: Harnessing Energy
12 July 15:00 – 19:30
Haverfordwest Community Learning Centre
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High Street Rising
13 – 16 July
Various locations, High Street, Swansea
Hosted by Elysium Gallery & Bar and many others
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Para Sport Festival: Boccia UK Team Championships Open
13 July 10:00 – 16:00
LC Swansea
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People Powered Housing
13 July 13:00 – 14:00 & 19:00 – 20:00
Online
Hosted by Cwmpas
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Kill For A Seat Comedy
13 July 19:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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ICMT 2023
14 July 09:30 – 17:00
Swansea University Bay Campus
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Summer Well-Being, Psychic and Craft Fayre
14 – 15 July 10:00 – 16:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Elysium present Morriston Orpheus Male Choir
14 July 20:00 – 22:00
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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Para Sport Festival: Wheelchair Rugby Welsh Club Open
15 July 10:00 – 17:00
LC Swansea
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Repair Cafe
15 July 10:30 – 13:30
The Environment Centre, Swansea
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Come to Sing!
15 July 11:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Yscolan – Ceri Rhys Matthews’ Welsh Folk Tune School
15 July 11:00 – 13:00
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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Elysium Summer Arts and Crafts Market
15 July 11:00 – 17:00
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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High Street Rising: The Felix Subway Band + Taxi Rank + Hippie Jump + Laila Woodward
15 July 19:00 – 16 July 01:00
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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Wildlife walk – Crymlyn Burrows – Bioblitz and Sculpture launch
16 July 10:30 – 12:00
Swansea University Bay Campus
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Go WILD activities at Tadorna Wildlife Hub
16 July 11:00 – 16:00
National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthne
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The Siglo Section Big Band @ High Street Rising Closing Party
16 July 18:00 – 17 July 01:00
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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Carmarthenshire Procurement & Business Surgery
18 July
Canolfan S4C Yr Egin
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Digital Discovery Workshop: Physiotherapists
18 July 08:30 – 12:30
IQ Building, University of Wales Trinity Saint David SA1 Waterfront Campus
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Natural Products – Emerging Opportunities
18 July 09:00 – 19 July 17:00
The Great Hall, Swansea University Bay Campus
Hosted by Natural Products BioHUB
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Bore Coffi
18 July 10:30
The Environment Centre, Swansea
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ECG Workshop
18 July 12:00
Swansea University Bay Campus
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A4I Roadshow – Swansea University
18 July 12:00 – 16:00
ASTUTE Centre of Excellence, Swansea University Bay Campus
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Digital Discovery Workshop: Speech & Language Therapists
18 July 13:00 – 17:00
IQ Building, University of Wales Trinity Saint David SA1 Waterfront Campus
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Career Confidence
18 July 17:00 – 19:30
School of Management, Swansea University Bay Campus
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Digital Discovery Workshop: Occupational Therapists
19 July 08:30 – 12:30
IQ Building, University of Wales Trinity Saint David SA1 Waterfront Campus
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Teddy Bear’s Picnic
19 July 10:30 – 14:30
National Waterfront Museum
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Digital Discovery Workshop: Orthoptists
19 July 13:00 – 17:00
IQ Building, University of Wales Trinity Saint David SA1 Waterfront Campus
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Extra Time at the National Waterfront Museum
Every Thursday from 20 July
National Waterfront Museum
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Anti-Social (after work drinks)
20 July 17:00 – 19:00
HQ Urban Kitchen, Swansea
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Relaxation Day Retreat at The National Botanic Garden of Wales
22 July 10:00 – 15:30
National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthne
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Repair Cafe
22 July 10:30 – 17:30
The Environment Centre, Swansea
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Quiet Hour at the Museum
23 July 15:00 – 16:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Summer Sports Camp for Kids
24 – 28 July & 31 July – 4 August 08:30 – 13:00
Gower College Swansea Sports Centre, Tycoch Campus. Swansea
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Materials and Manufacturing Community Event
26 July 12:30 – 17:00
Engineering Central, Swansea University Bay Campus
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Yoga & Meditation with Anna
26 July 18:00 – 19:00
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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Talisman Poetry Open Mic
26 July 19:00 – 23:00
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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Wales Virtual Networking
27 July 13:00 – 14:00
Online
Hosted by FSB Wales
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Pembrokeshire Drop In Business Support
28 July 09:00 – 12:00
Bridge Innovation Centre, Pembroke Dock
Hosted by FSB Wales
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Restored Landscape Tour
28 July 11:00 – 13:00
National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthne
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Mischievious Cow
29 July
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Yscolan – Ceri Rhys Matthews’ Welsh Folk Tune School
29 July 11:00 – 13:00
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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Paul Smith – Joker
29 July 19:30
Swansea Arena
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The Jerseys Tour 2023
29 July 20:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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National Play Day – Quiet Hour
2 August 10:00 – 11:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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National Play Day
2 August 11:00 – 14:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Big Build Challenge
3 August 12:30 – 15:30
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Grav: The Story of a Rugby Legend
4 August 19:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Sixth IEEE International Conference on Computing, Electronics and Communications Engineering 2023
14 – 16 August
University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Swansea
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Swansea University: NEW IPM 2023 – One Health
5 September 09:00 – 7 September 17:00
Hosted by Natural Products BioHUB
Swansea University Singleton Park Campus
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September Breakfast
15 September 08:00 – 10:00
St Brides Spa Hotel, Saundersfoot
Hosted by Swansea Bay Business Club
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Kidwelly EcoFest
15 September 10:00 – 15:00
Gwenllian Centre, Kidwelly
Hosted by CETMA and NURTURE @ Gwenllian
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October Lunch
20 October 12:15 – 15:30
The Halliwell Conference Centre, Carmarthen
Hosted by Swansea Bay Business Club
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November Breakfast with Bank of England
10 November 08:00 – 10:0
Village Hotel, Swansea
Hosted by Swansea Bay Business Club
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Beaujolais Day
16 November 12:00 – 19:00
Swansea Arena
Hosted by Swansea Bay Business Club
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Christmas Lunch
1 December 12:15 – 16:30
Delta Hotels by Marriott, Swansea
Hosted by Swansea Bay Business Club
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