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!

June Regional Round-Up 2024

Jobs

Environment

Tenders

Education

Development

Tourism

City Deal

Life Science

Business

Events

MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Food for Thought

Our May Monthly Meetup Regional Food Event Report is now live on our website. Connecting all the good things happening around local and sustainable food across South West Wales. Last month, our regional discussion brought together the four local food partnerships – Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Swansea and Neath Port Talbot, to update on their activites and priorities. Catch up in full or view the event notes

College’s Green Hwb officially launched

Gower College Swansea welcomed a very special guest to the official launch of their Green Hwb. Iolo Williams, a renowned advocate for environmental conservation and a familiar face from TV, was given a tour of the facilities and spent time chatting to students. The College has offered landscaping and eco construction courses since 2019 but now – with the launch of the Green Hwb – students will have a dedicated space in which to learn and relax.  Read More

New Season of Documentary Project to Celebrate Gower Set for University Premiere

The latest part of a unique film project involving students, staff and the community to showcase the beauty of Gower will receive its premiere at Swansea University’s Taliesin Arts Centre on June 5th. The series is a collection of films letting you witness the local history, culture, flora, and fauna that make the region unique. Each film is a step towards understanding and preserving the natural and cultural heritage of Gower and Wales.  Read More

Take a look back with us on a brilliant day for It’s Your Pembrokeshire

We spoke to lots of the fantastic individuals, businesses and organisations who came along to discuss key opportunities for the region, make new connections and communicate issues and priorities for the people of Pembrokeshire. Watch Now

Sustainable Tourism Guidebook

Co-created with regional partners, this sustainable tourism guide features amazing regional destinations, together with travel information, encouraging more people to visit and explore South West Wales – without a car! Can you help us get this into people’s hands? If you would like to receive a box of these sustainable tourism guidebooks showcasing our wonderful South West Wales,  please use this form!

Gavin Griffiths Group Makes Key Strategic Appointment for New Division

Recycling and waste management firm, Gavin Griffiths Group, has appointed Chris Taylor-King as Joint Managing Director of the company’s new Innovation Division. Chris will share the role with Jon Hearing, the current Technical Director of Gavin Griffiths Group. Chris’s appointment comes at an exciting time for the business as it invests in driving innovation projects to develop and adopt new treatment and recycling technologies. Read More

Finalists in the British Training Awards 2024

Gower College Swansea is delighted to announce that it has been named as Finalists in the UK Apprenticeship Provider of the Year category in the British Training Awards 2024. The awards celebrate the organisations and individuals that are truly passionate about the role of learning and development in building a thriving workforce. They’ll find out if they’ve won at the awards ceremony in London on 19 June.” Read More

Bringing together our Members is what builds real connection in South West Wales

Turn up the volume and let these 80s vibes accompany you as we take a spin around Proud Mary Swansea and Elysium – two 4theRegion Members at the heart of Swansea’s hospitality, music and arts scene. Thank you to all those that came along! Perhaps you might like to join us next time too?! Become a 4theRegion member

Ym Mhrifysgol Abertawe, gwyddom fod adeiladu partneriaethau a chydweithio yn talu ar ei ganfed. 

Gyda mynediad at rai o academyddion mwyaf llewyrchus yn y byd, mae gennym hanes profedig o weithio mewn partneriaeth â miloedd o mentrau bach I ganolig,a sefydliadau cyhoeddus, preifat a thrydydd sector. Rydym yn barod i weithio gyda chi ar ddatblygu cynhyrchion, prosesau, gwasanaethau a phrofiadau newydd a phresennol, gan gymhwyso ein harbenigedd ymchwil, datblygu ac arloesi sy’n arwain at ddatrys eich heriau mawr.

At Swansea University, we know that building partnerships and working together pays dividends. 

With access to some of the brightest academic minds in the world, we have a proven track record in partnering with thousands of SME’s and public, private and third-sector organisations. We’re ready to work with you on developing new and existing products, processes, services and experiences, applying our world-leading research, development and innovation expertise and global reach to solve your major challenges.

JOBS & OPPORTUNITIES

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!

Learning Hub

Welcome to the Development Bank of Wales’ Learning Hub!  Get the best guidance on starting, growing, or selling your business. Discover More

Connect / Collaborate / Create = Communities SHAPE-ing the Future

This event on June 10th at the Volcano Theatre, Swansea is a public collaborative space to share, explore, and discuss approaches to working with communities. An opportunity for partnership building and training open to anyone interested in local work, Swansea University will be sharing insights and experiences of community work and the role of SHAPE disciplines in creating sustainable positive local change. 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

Position: Gas Engineer (Commercial)

DRS FM Services Ltd, part of the wider Raven Delta (RD) Group, are seeking a passionate Commercial Gas Engineer who excels in installations, maintenance and fault finding for commercial gas systems to join their expanding team. You will play a pivotal role in their commitment to providing high-quality solutions in domestic and commercial settings. In return they offer a competitive salary, from £38,000 to £40,000 per annum, with opportunities for overtime. Read More

Find Your Future in Carmarthenshire

Come join the University of Wales Trinity Saint David for an exciting event, where you can connect with students, graduates and degree-educated job seekers who are looking to find their future in Carmarthenshire. The event will be the perfect opportunity for local businesses, universities, and organizations to discover and network with both talented candidates and each other. 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

Undergraduate Placement Scheme 2024/2025

Every year JCP Solicitors offer law students from Swansea University a twelve-month paid legal assistant placement. In 2024 they have up to 3 places available for commencement by September. Past opportunities have seen Legal Assistants work in a variety of teams including: Injury Services, Residential Property, Commercial Property, Debt Recovery, Lifetime Planning and Family. The closing date for applications is 21 June 2024. 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

Be Part of #TeamCoastal

Coastal Housing are a team in the truest sense of the word. They value relationships highly, so they invest in them daily. As a result, their workplace culture is open, trusting and respectful. It’s also safe, which we think is pretty critical to encouraging new ideas and approaches. 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

Audit/Accounts Opportunities – Experienced Practice Accountants

If you have 2+ years of audit and/or accounts experience, Bevan Buckland have the perfect opportunity and benefits package for you! As their team is at the core of their continuous growth and success, they offer great benefits to support their employees, including flexible working, fantastic study support packages, and ongoing access to growth and development opportunities beyond qualifying. 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

A guide to small business loans

Starting and growing a business can require a lot of investment, and it’s not always possible to fund this yourself. Small business loans are a common source of funding to help businesses get off the ground, manage cash flow, or expand. Find out more from the Development Bank of Wales

TENDERS & CONTRACTS

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 for the Milford Way Development Partnership

Swansea Council, as part of its More Homes Strategy, is seeking a development partner to develop two Housing Department owned sites (Milford A and Milford B) for residential use in the Penderry ward, as part of the Penderry Regeneration Framework. The Council will retain freehold ownership of a minimum of 40% of the homes on these sites as affordable housing. Read More

Neath Port Talbot & Swansea Substance Use Alliance – Provider Workshop

The Area Planning Board (APB) is a strategic partnership of all agencies across Swansea and Neath Port Talbot who are committed to tackling and reducing the harms associated with substance use. They are delighted to extend a further invite to an online presentation/workshop to you scheduled for 6th June 2024. Read More

Concession Agreement for Day Care Provision at Bro Penfro Primary School

Applications are invited from suitably qualified providers wishing to tender for the provision of both a nursery and after school service at Bro Penfro Primary School, Pembroke. Bro Penfro is a new Welsh medium primary school which is due to open from September 2024. Read More

Electrical Installation Condition Reporting (EICR) & Remedial Works

Carmarthenshire County Council is seeking to appoint (a) contractor(s) to provide Electrical Installation Condition Reporting (EICR) and associated remedial works across its housing-related properties. It has been confirmed by the current provider of this service that there may be TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006) implications attached to this tender exercise. Read More

Design, Supply and Install of a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)

CWM Environmental is seeking to procure a turnkey contract for the design, supply, construction, installation, testing and commissioning of a material recovery facility (MRF). The plant shall be capable of processing 20,000 tonnes per annum of kerbside collected dry mixed recyclables, and 6,000 tonnes per annum of commercial and industrial recyclables. Read More

Contract Notices for Swansea Council

Swansea Council seeks suitably qualified contractors to provide vegetation clearance, solar PVs and battery storage, wall tiling, cleaning materials, flooring works, design and building work for the Swansea Amphitheatre, JCB Teletruk (or equivalent) hire and maintenance, and Credu training.

Neath Port Talbot Group of Colleges ITT for Washroom Services

This contract is for washroom services ITT for NPTC Group of Colleges. Please refer to the ITT document for full details. Read More

SU145(24) Staff Counselling Services

Swansea University operates an in-house Occupational Health (OH) Service. They look after all University staff and students. The scope of the requirement is to provide counselling services to staff. The contract will be for an initial 2 year period with the option to extend for a further 2 years on an annual basis (2+1+1). Read More

Framework Agreement for Temporary and Longer Term Supported Accommodation, Temporary Managed Accommodation and Housing First

Swansea Council is establishing a framework for housing related support in temporary and Housing First accommodation for people experiencing homelessness. There will be three separate lots available as follows; Lot 1 Temporary / Longer term Supported Accommodation, Lot 2 Managed Accommodation, and Lot 3 Permanent Supported Accommodation (Housing First). Read More

UWTSD2324/211. Fire Door Replacement

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David invites interested and qualified contractors to submit tenders for the replacement of fire doors across the University’s Estate. The project aims to enhance the safety and security measures of the premises by ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations and standards. Read More

Afan Valley Mountain Bike Trails 2024

Afan Forest Park is made up of several authorised mountain bike and walking trails that attracts a large number of visitors from around the UK every year. This infrastructure has been in place since 2001 and overtime has degraded. Read More

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Tenancy based Care and Support (Supported Living) for People with a Learning Disability or Physical Disability

This contract from Swansea Council is for the provision of support services for adults with disabilities to live in their own home. Read More

DEVELOPMENT

Work to restart at major Swansea development

Work will soon restart at a major Swansea development with a target to open the new multi-storey car park by the end of the year. Swansea Council has appointed Andrew Scott Ltd to carry out the works at Copr Bay. The completion of the car park, retail units  and other finishing works will follow-on from a project that’s already delivered Swansea Arena, the coastal park, the car park under the arena and the new bridge over Oystermouth Road. Read More

A hidden staircase, and a collapsing roof but Swansea’s Palace Theatre comes back to life

Tramshed Tech, the company that will operate Swansea’s new-look Palace Theatre, said it’s honoured to breathe new life into the 136-year-old building. The Palace Theatre is steeped in history and has risen, almost fallen and risen once more thanks to a £10 million-plus renovation which remains ongoing. Contractor R&M Williams Ltd began work on site in 2021. Among the surprises were the discovery of a secret staircase and a fox which had made a home there. Read More

Plans to create a multi-billion pound scheme in Welsh county reach new milestone

Luciana Ciubotariu said “I am incredibly excited and honoured to take up the role of CEO at the Celtic Freeport. This Freeport can be a catalyst for economic revitalisation, attracting substantial investments, creating high-quality jobs and fostering innovation. By leveraging the region’s natural assets and industrial strengths, we can drive sustainable growth and enhance the overall prosperity of the region and beyond.” Read More

SWANSEA BAY CITY DEAL

Pembroke Port Welcomes First Vessel to New Workboat Pontoons

Sharon Adams, Commercial Manager for Pembroke Port, said “It’s great to see these new assets being utilised. Pembroke Port is perfectly positioned within the Port of Milford Haven to act as a hub for operations associated with marine activity taking place within the Port and the Celtic Sea. The pontoons are available for short and long term berthing and have secure access, as well as electricity and water hook ups.” Read More

Three flagship city developments near completion

Three flagship Swansea developments are now close to being completed. The Albert Hall is due to reopen next month, construction work is due for completion at 71/72 Kingsway in the coming months, and a sensitive overhaul of the Palace Theatre is expected to lead to its reopening this year. Read More

Major working and living boost on way for city centre

Well over a thousand extra people will soon be living and working in Swansea city centre in a further boost for traders and local employment. As well as schemes like the Palace Theatre’s restoration and the 71/72 Kingsway office project being developed by Swansea Council, a number of other developments being led by the private sector are also either close to completion or making considerable progress. Read More

BUSINESS NEWS

One of Wales’ most exciting burger spots is expanding to Swansea

Burger Boyz has announced it is about to open its third location in Swansea. It will be part of the food court at the newly-renovated Albert Hall in June. The food court will also include parmesan fried chicken restaurant Mr Croquewich, Greek street food venue Ya Souvlaki, Pizza Boyz, Indian Street Food Kitchen, Italian street food The Italian Job, and Academy, which will sell speciality coffee and cocktails. Read More

New pub & restaurant ‘Town Crier’ pays homage to one of Tenby’s great ambassadors

A new Tenby pub and restaurant will pay homage to one of the town’s best-known characters who previously ran popular toy shop Clarice at the premises. The ‘Town Crier’, being developed on Upper Frog Street is named as a nod to John Thomas, affectionately known as Yobbler, who was Tenby’s town crier for over 30 years and one of the longest-serving in Wales. Along with his wife Caroline, the couple ran Clarice for many years, before he passed away in 2011. Read More

The incredible story of how a Welsh community rallied to buy and re-open its only pub

The Crymych Arms, in the village of Crymych, had been closed since September 2021. Its long-time owners decided they wanted to retire after running the pub for nearly 40 years. That meant, for the first time since at least the mid-1800s, Crymych didn’t have a pub. Just over a year later, a meeting was held to see if there was any local interest in raising enough money to form a community benefit society that could not only buy the pub but run it, too. Read More

HEALTH & LIFE SCIENCE

Study to accelerate market launch of Kaydiar’s ZeroSole over-the-counter pharma innovation

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s Assistive Technologies Innovation Centre (ATiC) has recently completed a collaborative pilot study with Swansea-based Kaydiar Ltd, which specialises in offloading (reducing pressure) technology for pressure lesions on the foot, from diabetic care to sport footwear. Read More

CIRCULAR ECONOMY & ENVIRONMENT

Floating homes and giant glass domes revealed as part of futuristic £6.25bn Swansea project

New images have been released of what we can expect a huge £6.25bn renewable energy scheme set to change the way energy is stored and used across Swansea to look like. The  Swansea Port Development Project, formerly known as Blue Eden, proposes a battery manufacturing centre on land at Swansea docks, waterside homes, an oceanic and climate change research centre, and a Swansea Bay tidal lagoon. Read More

New Seawall Will be a Home for Marine Life – Research at the Heart of Eco-Engineering Project

As a new seawall takes shape in Mumbles, a Swansea University expert has revealed how its design will help encourage biodiversity, thanks to careful research and collaboration. The upgraded and strengthened 1.2 km seawall will help protect the Mumbles area from flooding and is designed to last for many decades to come. It will also hopefully become a home for marine species such as seaweed, limpets and barnacles. Read More

UK’s first electric Mobile Post Office trialled in Pembrokeshire

Pembroke Postmaster Mark Wilson and his team operate a Mobile Post Office serving 11 communities in rural Pembrokeshire. He has swapped his previous diesel vehicle for an electric one.  The distinctively decorated vehicle has been put through its paces for the past few weeks to check that the battery-powered branch can cope with the hilly terrain. It has shown that the more environmentally friendly vehicle is viable. Read More

Crown Estate launch £50m fund to boost indigenous supply chain for floating offshore wind

Its Supply Chain Accelerator programme is seeking expressions of interest for a first phase £10m round of funding, which has been designed to support the development of a new UK supply chain capability for floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea. The Crown Estate, through its now live leasing round five, is inviting bidders to deliver three major floating offshore wind farms off the coasts of South West Wales and the South West of England. Read More

Swansea University’s bike hire scheme has seen users increase by almost 300%

Swansea University’s bike hire scheme has seen a 280% increase in users across the city over the past four years. And one sixth (14%) of daily commuter journeys made by students and staff at the University are by bike (compared to Welsh national average of 1.1%). 2022 saw more than 45,000 journeys being made on the Santander Cycles, when six bike hubs for students, staff, and the wider community were made available to use. Read More

VISITOR ECONOMY & TOURISM

Wales metaverse is European first, say organisers

The metaverse has been brought to life in partnership with iCreate, whose Founder Dawn Lyle is also one of the Co-Founders of 4theRegion. She said “Our aim is to bring the endless possibilities of Wales to life in an immersive experience of exploration, helping audiences plan their dream itinerary in Wales while they complete mini-quests in the metaverse experience.” Read More

Tourism Brings More Than £600m to Swansea Bay Economy

New figures show visitors spent £609 million throughout 2023 in Swansea, Mumbles and Gower. The figures also show that visitor numbers increased to more than 4.7 million last year with the tourism industry supporting 5,470 jobs. Swansea Bay, as a visitor destination, offers an increasingly diverse range of indoor and outdoor attractions and events all year-round, including the city’s new Penderyn Distillery visitor centre in Landore which opened last year. Read More

The brilliant Anthony Hopkins mural that has appeared in Port Talbot

He’s one of Port Talbot’s favourite sons and now he’s been celebrated in his hometown. A mural by one of Wales’ leading street artists Jenks has appeared in Bridge Street in the town centre. The striking artwork in the street art capital of Wales brilliantly captures the Hollywood star in his later yeas and features one of his most famous quotes: ‘I love life because what more is there?’ Read More

Welsh beauty spot becomes one of the best sites in the UK for one type of animal

Megan Price, an ecologist for Neath Port Talbot Council, said “Margam Park is an amazing site for bats. It’s a big site at around 850 hectares which means we’ve got a large variety of habitats here like woodlands, open grasslands and a variety of buildings that bats can use. I think nearly every structure in the park is used by bats as a roost with a lot of tree features for them as well.” Read More

Love Trails Festival returns to the Gower Peninsula in July

Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime. Love Trails Festival returns to the breathtaking Gower Peninsula on 11-14 July, promising an unforgettable experience that’s not just for runners! Set against the backdrop of lush green landscapes and pristine beaches, this year’s Love Trails Festival is all about embracing the great outdoors, celebrating music, adventure activities, trail running, movement and yoga. Read More

Walking with Selwynn the Seagull

South West Wales Connected have designed and created three colourful maps for children to follow! Explore with Selwynn the Seagull and discover fascinating facts about Neath, Port Talbot and Swansea! Walks will include points of interest and short interactive activities to engage young walkers, build confidence in map reading and make walking fun for all ages. You can download the maps here.

EDUCATION

Caleb Azumah Nelson Wins Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize for ‘Anthemic’ Small Worlds

Small Worlds tells an intimate father-son story set between South London and Ghana over the course of three summers. Caleb Azumah Nelson was awarded the £20,000 global accolade – celebrating exceptional literary talent aged 39 or under – at a ceremony held in Swansea on Thursday 16 May. The win cements the thirty-year-old British-Ghanaian author as a rising star in literary fiction, following his acclaimed debut, Open Water. Read More

Complete University Guide 2025: Swansea University Ranked in UK Top 40

Swansea University has achieved notable recognition in the 2025 Complete University Guide rankings, securing its position in 37th place in the UK. The main league table ranks 130 UK universities based on measures including entry standards, student satisfaction, research quality and graduate prospects. Swansea is one of only four Welsh institutions out of eight to have improved their rank this year and is the second highest ranked Welsh institution in the guide. Read More

UPCOMING EVENTS

Make it Monday!
Every Monday 10:00 – 11:00
HQ Urban Kitchen, Swansea
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Mum & Baby Yoga
Every Monday 11:30 – 12:30
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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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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Pilates
Every Monday 16:30 – 17:30
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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Beginners Yoga
Every Monday 17:45 – 18:45
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Every Monday 18:00 – 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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Soul Flow Yoga
Every Monday 19:00 – 20:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Jnana Yoga Meditation
Every Monday 19:00 – 20:30
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Contemporary Dance Class
Every Monday 20:30 – 21:30
LC2 Swansea
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Basic Digital Skills (Learn My Way)
Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday Various Times
Swansea MAD
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Business Funding Drop In
4 June 10:00 – 14:00
Drop In Session with the Development Bank of Wales and Swansea Council
Swansea BID Office
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An Introduction to Production Design
4 June 10:00 – 5 June 15:00
HQ Urban Kitchen, Swansea
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Feldenkrais
Every Tuesday 10:45 – 11:45
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Voter registration
Every Tuesday & Wednesday 11:00 – 14:00
Swansea MAD
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Hidden Stories / Digitising resources
Every Tuesday & Wednesday 11:00 – 14:00
Swansea MAD
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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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Music Workshop: Introduction to Song writing
4 June 14:00 – 15:00
Swansea MAD
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Qi Gong for Health and Happiness
Every Tuesday 14:00 – 15:30
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Children’s Mindfulness and Meditation Journey
Every Tuesday 16:30 – 17:15
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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NPT Town Centre Business Engagement Event
4 June 17:00 – 19:00
Pontardawe Arts Centre
Hosted by Neath Port Talbot Council
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Writing for Wellbeing
Every Tuesday 17:15 – 18:45
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Pregnancy Yoga
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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Feldenkrais ‘Awareness through Movement’
Five Week Course Tuesdays 19:00 – 20:15
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Croeso Choir
Every Tuesday 19:00 – 21:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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WINS Café Swansea
5 June 08:45 – 10:00
The Environment Centre, Swansea
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Smart Energy
Every Wednesday 11:00 – 12:00
Swansea MAD
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The Coffee Shop Sessions: Ellie Jones & Gary Phillips
5 June 12:00 – 14:00
Swansea Arena
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Swansea Crafties
Every Wednesday 13:00 – 15:00
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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Planting & Gardening Sessions
5 June 14:00 – 16:00
The Environment Centre, Swansea
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Tycoch – Apprenticeship Open Event
5 June 15:30 – 19:30
Gower College Swansea Tycoch Campus
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Neurodiversity Support Group
Every Wednesday 17:30 – 19:10
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Yoga for Relaxation
Every Wednesday 17:45 – 18:45
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Access Pilates
Every Wednesday 18:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Life Drawing at elysium
5 June 18:30 – 21:00
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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Teacher Education – Online Open Evening
5 June 19:00 – 20:00
Online
Hosted by University of Wales Trinity Saint David
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Restore & More
Every Wednesday 19:00 – 20:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Gŵyr + Q&A with Director Georgios Dimitropoulos
5 June 19:30
Taliesin Cinema, Swansea University Singleton Park Campus
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Restorative Sound Baths
Every Wednesday 19:30 – 20:30
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Carmarthenshire Business Networking Breakfast
6 June 07:30 – 09:30
Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli
Hosted by 4theRegion
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Introduction to Costume in the Screen & Creative Industries
6 June 10:00 – 7 June 15:00
HQ Urban Kitchen, Swansea
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Yoga for AnyBODY
Every Thursday 10:00 – 11:30
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Five Week Practical Beekeeping Course
Every Thursday for Five Weeks from 6 June 10:30 – 15:30
National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthne
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Movement and Mindfulness for Pain
Every Thursday 11:45 – 12:45
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Walking for Wellbeing
Every Thursday 12:00
Sea wall opposite The Secret Beach Bar & Kitchen, Swansea
Hosted by The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Virtual Reality and Metaverse
Every Thursday 12:00 – 13:00
Swansea MAD
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Pain Management Support Group
Every Thursday 13:00 – 13:50
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Elysium Scribes
Every Thursday in June 13:00 – 14:00
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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Community Art Sessions
Every Thursday 14:00 – 15:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Sharing Learning on Community Development from Emerging Economies
6 June 14:00 – 15:30
Online
Hosted by Social Care Wales
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NPT Town Centre Business Engagement Event
6 June 17:00 – 19:00
Princess Royal Theatre, Port Talbot
Hosted by Neath Port Talbot Council
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Narberth Youth Theatre
Every Thursday 17:30
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Yin Yoga
Every Thursday 17:45 – 18:45
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Pregnancy Relaxation Sessions
Every Thursday 17:45 – 18:45
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Design Swansea #64 – Hannah Nolloth & Charlotte Lewis
6 June 18:30 – 20:30
HQ Urban Kitchen, Swansea
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Queens Hall Comedy Club
6 June 19:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Handstand and Core
Every Thursday 19:00 – 20:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Rogues’ Gallery Comedy Club w/ Rachel Fairburn + The Death Hilarious + more
6 June 19:00 – 23:00
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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Melomania Dance
Every Thursday 20:00 – 21:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Soul Flow Yoga
Every Friday 09:15 – 10:15
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Access Pilates
Every Friday 09:30
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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The Queens Hall Food & Craft Fair
Every Friday 10:00 – 15:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Chair Yoga
Every Friday 10:30 – 11:30
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Men’s Shed
Every Friday 11:45 – 13:15
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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The Coffee Shop Sessions: Jolene Laurence, Nigel Philip Davies & A House In France
7 June 12:00 – 14:00
Swansea Arena
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Men’s Tai Chi Class
Every Friday 13:45 – 14:45
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Creative Workshop: Introduction to Photography
7 June 12:00 – 13:00
Swansea MAD
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Embrace You! Women’s Wellbeing Group
Every Friday 15:00 – 16:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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GO! Film: Pride
7 June 18:00 – 20:00
Faraday Lecture Theatre, Swansea University Singleton Park Campus
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Vain + Zed Motel + Eaten By Lions + Red Red Red
7 June 19:00 – 23:55
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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Open Mic Night
7 June 19:30
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Swansea SA1 Open Day
8 June 09:30 – 14:30
UWTSD SA1 Waterfront Campus, Swansea
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UWTSD Swansea College of Art Open Day
8 June 09:30 – 14:30
UWTSD Swansea College of Art
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Pier Street Party – Great Big Green Week and Bike Week
8 June 10:00 – 14:00
The Environment Centre, Swansea
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Swansea SA1 PGCE Open Day
8 June 10:00 – 15:00
UWTSD SA1 Waterfront Campus, Swansea
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Voice, singing & creation: A two-day workshop with Tata Quintana
8 June 10:00 – 9 June 15:30
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Mending Sewcial
8 June 10:30 – 13:30
The Environment Centre, Swansea
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Gŵyl Tawe
8 June 11:00 – 19:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Mbira African Instrument Workshop
Every Saturday 13:00 – 14:00
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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Doom Over Swansea: Pantheïst, My Silent Wake and Support
8 June 19:00 – 23:55
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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Strong Enough – Ultimate Tribute Concert to Cher
8 June 19:30
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Carmarthen Symphonic Wind Band
9 June 13:00 – 15:00
National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthne
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Restorative Yoga
Every Sunday 17:30 – 19:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Weekly Group Meditation
Every Sunday 19:15 – 20:15
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Project SIARC 3D printing design showcase
10 June
National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthne
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Connect-Collaborate-Create: Communities SHAPE-ing the Future
10 June 11:00 – 14:00
Volcano Theatre, Swansea
Hosted by Swansea University
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Understanding Addiction
Five Week Course Every Monday from 10 June 17:30 – 18:45
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Pembrokeshire Marine Code event – Flora & Fauna
10 June 18:00 – 20:30
Porthgain
Hosted by Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum
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Introduction to Locations for Film and TV
11 June 10:00 – 12 June 15:00
HQ Urban Kitchen, Swansea
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The Arts Society West Wales: Theatre-going in Georgian England
11 June 11:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Music Workshop: Introduction to Electric Keyboard
11 June 14:00 – 15:00
Swansea MAD
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Youth Work Online Open Evening
11 June 18:00 – 19:00
Online
Hosted by University of Wales Trinity Saint David
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Marina Litter Pick
12 June 10:00 – 12:00
The Environment Centre, Swansea
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Business Startup Launchpad – Ideas to business ready in less than 2 days
12 June 10:00 – 13 June 13:00
Alex Design Exchange, UWTSD SA1 Waterfront Campus
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Freelance & Business Startup Launchpad – Ideas to business ready in 2 days
12 June 10:00 – 13 June 16:00
Alex Design Exchange, UWTSD SA1 Waterfront Campus
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CEIC Lunch & Learn
12 June 13:00 – 13:30
Online
Hosted by CEIC Wales
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Summer Meditation in Nature
Every Wednesday from 12 June 18:30 – 19:30
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Life Drawing at elysium
12 June 18:30 – 21:00
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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Film Night: Six Inches of Soil
12 June 19:00 – 21:00
The Environment Centre, Swansea
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Planning, Programming and Delivering a Film Festival
13 June 10:00 – 14 June 15:00
HQ Urban Kitchen, Swansea
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Tea and Coffee with the LGBT+ Staff Network
13 June 12:00 – 14:00
The Haven, Swansea University Bay Campus
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Wales Virtual Networking
13 June 13:00 – 14:00
Online
Hosted by FSB Wales
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Up The Creek + Jim Fox
13 June 19:00 – 23:00
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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Introduction to Leadership & Management
14 June 09:00 – 12:00
School of Management, Swansea University Bay Campus
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Creative Workshop: Introduction to Metaverse
14 June 12:00 – 13:00
Swansea MAD
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Drum Circle
14 June 17:30 – 18:45
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Live Wire: The AC/DC Show
14 June 19:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Drive Away Dolls
14 June 19:30
Taliesin Cinema, Swansea University Singleton Park Campus
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Repair Cafe
15 June 10:30 – 13:30
The Environment Centre, Swansea
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FREE Pain Support Group
15 June 11:00 – 12:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Group
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Yscolan – Ceri Rhys Matthews’ Welsh Folk Tune School
15 June 11:00 – 13:00
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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Stella Marie: Modern Thoughts on Ancient Wisdom
15 June 16:00 – 17:30
HQ Urban Kitchen, Swansea
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Midsummer Concert
15 June 19:30 – 21:30
National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthne
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Dark And Twisties + Hawk Howard + Jamie Jones + Parson Howl
15 June 19:00 – 23:00
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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Argentine Tango in a Day Course: Workshops and Practilonga
16 June 11:00 – 18:00
Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea University Singleton Park Campus
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Reconnecting with our Natural Wisdom
17 June 13:30 – 14:45
Gower Unearthed Roundhouse, Gower Heritage Centre
Hosted by The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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LIVING WELL with long-term conditions
17 June – 18 July 17:30 – 18:30
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Queertawe Visual Art Workshop
17 June 17:30 – 20:30
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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An Evening with John Niven
17 June 19:00 – 20:30
HQ Urban Kitchen, Swansea
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Free – Personal Licence Training
18 June 09:00 – 16:00
Swansea BID Office
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Candle Making Course
18 June 10:00 – 14:00
National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthne
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An Introduction to Production Design
18 June 10:00 – 19 June 15:00
HQ Urban Kitchen, Swansea
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Music Workshop: Introduction to Music Production
18 June 14:00 – 15:00
Swansea MAD
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NPT Town Centre Business Engagement Event
18 June 17:00 – 19:00
The Gwyn Hall, Neath
Hosted by Neath Port Talbot Council
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Kitchen Cosmetics Course
19 June 10:00 – 14:00
National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthne
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A Summer Symphony
19 June – 24 July 11:00 – 14:00
The Green Health Hub, Cynefin, Johnstown
Hosted by Coed Lleol/Small Woods, UWTSD and Carmarthenshire Council
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Find Your Future in Carmarthenshire
19 June 12:00 – 17:00
UWTSD Carmarthen Campus
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Navigating Uncertainty: A Guide to Risk Management for Charities
19 June 13:00 – 14:00
Online
Hosted by Bevan Buckland
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Open Evening
19 June 16:30 – 19:30
NPTC Group of  Colleges – Afan College
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Early Years Education and Care Online Open Evenings
19 June 18:00
Online
Hosted by University of Wales Trinity Saint David
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MA/Prof Doc Children, Young People & Community Services Online Info Event
19 June 18:00 – 19:00
Online
Hosted by University of Wales Trinity Saint David
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Life Drawing at elysium
19 June 18:30 – 21:00
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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GRAFT Supper – Refugee week
19 June 18:30 – 21:30
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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4theRegion Monthly Meetup – Community Resilience!
20 June 13:00 – 14:30
Online
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Quiz & Fizz – Pride Celebration at The Haven
20 June 16:00 – 18:00
The Haven, Swansea University Bay Campus
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Open Evening
20 June 16:30 – 19:30
NPTC Group of  Colleges – Neath College
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The Originals Only Open Mic
20 June 19:00 – 23:00
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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Careers Cafe with BBC Studios
21 June 10:00 – 28 June 15:00
HQ Urban Kitchen, Swansea
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Creative Workshop: Introduction to Photography
21 June 12:00 – 13:00
Swansea MAD
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Creative Workshop: Introduction to Stop Motion Animation
21 June 12:00 – 13:0
Swansea MAD
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Vegetarian and Vegan Summer Banquet
21 June 19:00 – 22:00
HQ Urban Kitchen, Swansea
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Sweatbox + Only Fool And Corpses + Dead Noize + MWN
21 June 19:00 – 23:55
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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Monthly Family Mindfulness
22 June 11:00 – 12:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Survival Sewing Session
22 June 13:00 – 16:00
The Environment Centre, Swansea
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Dance into Summer with Biodanza
22 June 16:30 – 18:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Lovely Ugly Launch Two
22 June 19:00 – 23:55
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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Intro to Special Effects Makeup – Wounds and Casualties
25 June 10:00 – 26 June 15:00
HQ Urban Kitchen, Swansea
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Singleton Park Litter Pick with LGBT+ Staff Network
25 June 13:00
Singleton Abbey, Swansea University Singleton Park Campus
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Heart Radio / Global Media Drop In
25 June 13:00 – 17:00
Swansea BID Office
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Music Workshop: Introduction to Drumming
25 June 14:00 – 15:00
Swansea MAD
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High Fade plus special guests Nuns Of The Tundra + Suns Of Thunder
25 June 19:00 – 23:00
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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Marina Litter Pick
26 June 10:00 – 12:00
The Environment Centre, Swansea
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CEIC Lunch & Learn
26 June 13:00 – 13:30
Online
Hosted by CEIC Wales
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Wales Virtual Networking
27 June 13:00 – 14:00
Online
Hosted by FSB Wales
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15th International Symposium of Clinical and Applied Anatomy
Starts 27 June 18:00
Wallace Building, Swansea University Singleton Park Campus
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LGBT+ Faith Gathering
27 June 19:00 – 20:30
Online
Hosted by Swansea University
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3D Design Workshop
28 June 11:00 – 12:00
Swansea MAD
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Heritage Landscape Tour
28 June 11:00 – 13:00
National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthne
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Creative Workshop: Introduction to Game Design
28 June 12:00 – 13:00
Swansea MAD
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UWTSD Carmarthen Open Day
29 June 10:00 – 15:00
UWTSD Carmarthen Campus
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Yscolan – Ceri Rhys Matthews’ Welsh Folk Tune School
29 June 11:00 – 13:00
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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Kick Start Your Neglected Knitting Project!
29 June 13:00 – 16:00
The Environment Centre, Swansea
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Movement 81 + Cities + Z Machine
29 June 19:00 – 23:55
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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Quiet Hour at the Museum
30 June 15:00 – 16:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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WoodBUILD 2024
2 July 08:30 – 3 July 16:00
UWTSD SA1 Waterfront Campus
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Life Drawing at elysium
3 July 18:30 – 21:00
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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UWTSD Swansea Open Evening
4 July 16:00 – 18:00
UWTSD SA1 Waterfront Campus, Swansea
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UWTSD Swansea College of Art Open Evening
4 July 16:00 – 18:00
UWTSD Swansea College of Art
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July Lunch
5 July 12:15 – 16:00
Swansea.com Stadium
Hosted by Swansea Bay Business Club
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Outdoor Cinema – Encanto
5 July 18:00 – 20:00
National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthne
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The James Oliver Band
5 July 19:30
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Upcycling: A Door Stop
6 July 13:00 – 16:00
The Environment Centre, Swansea
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Biodanza – The Dance of Life
6 July 15:00 – 16:30
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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BINGO LINGO XL – This Is Country!
6 July 18:00 – 23:00
Swansea Arena
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Reggae Roots Gathering
6 July 19:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Hippie Death Cult plus special guests Heavy On The Ride
7 July 19:00
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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Marina Litter Pick
10 July 10:00 – 12:00
The Environment Centre, Swansea
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Life Drawing at elysium
10 July 18:30 – 21:00
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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It’s Your Carmarthenshire – 4theRegion Conference
11 July 09:30 – 14:30
Canolfan S4C Yr Egin, Carmarthen
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Five Week Practical Beekeeping Course
Every Thursday for Five Weeks 11 July – 8 August 10:30 – 15:30
National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthne
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Queens Hall Comedy Club
11 July 19:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Pwdin Reis
11 July 19:00 – 23:00
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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Museum Little Mice
12 July 10:15 – 12:15
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Drum Circle
12 July 17:30 – 18:45
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Dactyl Terra + Kikker + The False Idles + Loafus
12 July 19:00 – 23:55
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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The Oasis Experience
12 July 19:30
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Vegan Fair
13 July 10:00 – 16:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Mending Sewcial
13 July 10:30 – 13:30
The Environment Centre, Swansea
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Yscolan – Ceri Rhys Matthews’ Welsh Folk Tune School
13 July 11:00 – 13:00
Elysium Gallery & Bar, Swansea
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Carmarthen Symphonic Wind Band
14 July 13:00 – 15:00
National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthne
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4theRegion Monthly Meetup – Circular Economy!
18 July 13:00 – 14:30
Online
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Industry Open Afternoon
18 July 15:00 – 17:00
IQ Building, UWTSD SA1 Waterfront Campus
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New IPM: Emerging Opportunities
2 September 09:00 – 4 September 17:00
The Great Hall, Swansea University Bay Campus
Hosted by Natural Products BioHUB
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It’s Your Neath Port Talbot – 4theRegion Conference
12 September 09:30 – 14:30
Blanco’s Hotel, Port Talbot
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4theRegion Monthly Meetup – Transport!
19 September 13:00 – 14:30
Online
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4theRegion Monthly Meetup – Buying Regional!
17 October 13:00 – 14:30
Online
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4theRegion Monthly Meetup – Green Economy!
21 November 13:00 – 14:30
Online
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4theRegion Monthly Meetup – Giving Back!
19 December 13:00 – 14:30
Online
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