Ports Past and Present Survey Live

Ports Past and Present explores the history and cultures of the five port areas of Dublin and Rosslare in Ireland, and Holyhead, Fishguard and Pembroke Dock in Wales. During its delivery the project will promote each town’s heritage to the public, both within the coastal communities themselves and to the visiting public, and it will shape and inform the long-term heritage tourism strategies of the five port communities and their surrounding areas.  Have your say

Careers at DVLA

They’ve got loads of career opportunities at DVLA – including some jobs you’d never expect. Take a look

Jobs and Working at UWTSD

UWTSD 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

Community-led transport solutions – Have your say

The Community Led Sustainable Transport Solutions project aims to strengthen sustainable transport and active travel in Swansea, focusing on what communities can do for themselves to solve their travel and transport challenges. We want to hear from anyone in Swansea. Complete and share the online survey – share your views about local transport for communities in Swansea by clicking here.

Current Vacancies at Caredig

Caredig always look forward to welcoming new people into their organisation; people who want to make a positive difference to the lives of tenants and find ways to help Caredig develop vibrant, inclusive communities. Read More

New opportunities for Swansea’s rural communities

Innovative projects are being sought to benefit the Swansea area’s rural residents. Community groups and not-for-profit organisations are being invited to apply for funding to support new and inventive projects with a community benefit. Members of the Swansea Rural Development Partnership’s Local Action Group welcome ideas from community groups and social enterprises. The RDP will accept completed project idea forms from March 11 to 5pm on April 10. Read More

Jobs at Natural Resources Wales

Natural resources in Wales are fantastic. It’s the job of Natural Resources Wales (NRW) to look after these natural resources and what they provide for us. The people who work in NRW have the knowledge, expertise, and passion to help make the sustainable management of natural resources a reality. Read More

Join RCS’s Team!

Short-term opportunities in rewarding, person-centred roles. RCS is a leading not-for-profit company which helps people find, sustain and progress in employment across Wales. They currently have a number of short-term vacancies for empathetic, passionate people to join their busy team. You will be delivering services to help people return to work from sickness absence, as part of the In Work Support team and supporting the other delivery teams within RCS. Their ESF funded In Work Support Service has supported over 6,500 people and businesses since 2015. Read More

Job Opportunities at Llamau

Llamau are hiring! Join the team and be part of a fast-paced, dynamic company, working everyday towards a Wales without homelessness. Read More

New consultation invites people to help shape the design for the commemorative woodland at Brownhill

Natural Resources Wales is inviting people to share their views to help shape the design for the new commemorative woodland at Brownhill in the Tywi valley, Carmarthenshire. The site at Brownhill has been confirmed as one of three planned locations for memorial woodlands in Wales. The ambition is for the woodlands to be seen as a symbol of Wales’ resilience during the Covid-19 pandemic and one of regeneration and renewal as they grow. Have your say

Job Vacancies at NPTC Group of Colleges
NPTC Group of Colleges is a thriving Further Education College, employing nearly 900 professional and dedicated staff, on a full-time, part-time and sessional basis, across 9 campuses throughout Neath Port Talbot and Powys. Read More

Careers with JCP Solicitors

JCP Solicitors have an exciting opportunity for a solicitor to join their award-winning Family team. The team work in a fast-paced environment, assisting clients with a range of complex family law matters. JCP Solicitors are also looking for a dedicated Legal Assistant to provide support to the Residential Property team and help process a caseload of conveyancing files quickly and efficiently.

Current Jobs at Gower College Swansea

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. Thanks to their highly committed and talented staff, they are able to provide outstanding learning and training opportunities for young people, adults and employers across South West Wales. Read More

Work with the National Botanic Garden of Wales

The Garden offers a range of job opportunities from horticulture and education to administration and catering. All types of job opportunities currently available at the National Botanic Garden of Wales will be listed here.

Contract Notices for University of Wales Trinity Saint David

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David wishes to purchase Electrical Resistance Tomography (ERT) excavation equipment for the Portalis project. They also want to evaluate the effectiveness of the Cymraeg Yn Y Cartref programme.

Contract Notices for Swansea University

These tenders from Swansea University are for the supply of an enclosed robot to volumetrically apply a two-part and a single-part liquid, a road resurfacing project at Singleton Campus, PV and external lighting works, a new gym annex with existing building link works, and final evaluations of the Computational Foundry and Awen Institute operations.

Contract Notices for Swansea Council

These tenders from Swansea Council are for the provision of equipment for an IoT ‘Alpha Phase’ project, parks refuse bags, bricklaying, lifelong learning ICT equipment, green bags with tag, up to twenty electric pool cars, adult services transport services, environmental facilities works to 199 properties In Fforresthall/Ravenhill, and the supply of shower trays, screen sets and accessories.

Contract Notices for Pobl Group

These tenders from Pobl Group are for the provision of a replacement heating plant at Swansea University Preseli Block, and an e-learning management system.

Contract Notices for Pembrokeshire Council

These tenders from Pembrokeshire Council are for a feasibility study and options appraisal for the development of Fishguard and Goodwick Harbour and archaeological excavation at Rosina Vallis/Hodnant Porthclais Caerbwdy under the Ancient Connections project.

Contract Notice for Pembrokeshire College

Pembrokeshire College is seeking a contractor for the refurbishment of main water tank in main campus. Read More

Tendering Opportunities for Natural Resources Wales

These tenders from Natural Resources Wales are for the supply of laboratory consumables for the NRW analytical services, gathering information on ground preparation and tree planting services, and blockage removal on the Chapel Reen Sea Doors.

The Provision of Tax Services to the Development Bank of Wales

The Development Bank of Wales plc are inviting tenders to provide tax services to the DBW Group. Read More

Contract Notices from Carmarthenshire Council

These tenders from Carmarthenshire Council are for SMART towns and digital training across Carmarthenshire’s towns, piloting the use of IOT and LoRaWAN technology across Carmarthenshire’s rural market towns, and business support for the BSB Sir Gar project.

£740k grant support helps transform Swansea

Businesses and other organisations are investing in local areas thanks to money from the Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns “placemaking” programme. The funding helps revitalise town centres across Wales with schemes such as creating new homes above commercial premises, upgrading vacant commercial units to bring them back into use and creating biodiversity projects such as green walls and green roofs. Read More

More than 100 new council homes delivered as part of ambitious £300 million plan

A total of 119 new council homes will have been delivered by Carmarthenshire County Council by the end of this financial year. Providing quality, affordable homes is a key priority for the council which is investing over £300 million to support the delivery of more than 2,000 additional homes across the county over the next five years. Read More

New homes and parking facilities coming to Sketty

Work will soon get underway to create new homes and parking facilities at the existing car park on Eversley Road in Sketty. Coastal Housing have exciting plans to create 15 new apartments on the site. “Sketty is a thriving community with lots of popular independent shops and cafes that local people value.” says James Griffiths, Coastal’s Head of Development. Read More

Latest photos of the new £48m Haverfordwest High VC School

It’s looking impressive! The £48.7m facility is being built in Prendergast and will accommodate 1500 pupils aged 11-16. There will also be 250 sixth form pupils attending the state-of-the-art education facility which will provide £4.6m worth of leisure provision. Externally, the scheme will boast extensive sports facilities including playing fields, a WRU 3G standard rugby pitch and tennis facilities as well as parking and coach drop-off. Read More

Work underway to transform historic Swansea building empty for 15 years

The Albert Hall has played host to Charles Dickens, Oscar Wilde and David Lloyd George, and is said to be where 14-year-old Ernie Wise first met 13-year-old Eric Bartholomew, helping to initiate comedy partnership Morecambe and Wise. The aim now is to restore the 157-year-old venue to its original splendour, creating a development that’ll include an 800-capacity music and entertainment venue plus new spaces for lifestyle businesses and offices. Read More

A Swansea skate park gets the go ahead

A skate park planned for years at Llwynderw on the seafront in Swansea can now be delivered without further delay. Mumbles Skatepark Association said they were “extremely pleased” about the freedom to proceed. Messages posted to the group’s Facebook page included “This is amazing”, “Fantastic news! Thank you for not giving up!”, and “It’s not just skateboarders, it’s parents and grandparents – everyone sees the benefits that it will bring.” Read More

Empty townhouse with an abattoir at the back could become a cafe-bar, bakery, butchers’ shop and offices

A sprawling listed building in Laugharne which used to have an abattoir at the back could be getting a new lease of life. Globe House was at various times a hotel, military billet, horse and coach station, butcher’s shop, auction room, video hire outlet, bank and residential property. The nine-bedroom house was in the BBC Cymru Wales/S4C thriller, Keeping Faith/Un Bore Mercher, starring Eve Myles. Read More

First look inside the new Swansea Arena after a walk to Copr Bay across the golden bridge

It’s been a long, tough, five years in the making – but now the doors to Swansea’s brilliant new arena are finally opening to the public. After a successful “housewarming party” in February, Swansea Arena hosted VIPs and members of the press on Thursday, March 3, to formally open the Arena and the £135m Copr Bay leisure district. Read about the official opening and the first impressions of a visitor to “a really special place”.

Swansea University’s Smart Garments used by Elite Athletes

UK Government Minister David TC Davies has visited the £132 million Swansea Bay City Deal Campuses project to see how the technology for Smart Garments has been developed and was used by athletes, including medal winners, in last year’s Tokyo Olympics. The wearable technology was designed by Swansea University experts who invented a flexible heater using carbon-based stretchable graphene ink that can be directly attached to fabric. Read More

New Llanelli leisure centre will be part of first section of huge new wellness village which will cost up to £87 million

The first zone of a £199m health, life science and housing project in Llanelli looks to be a step closer. Bouygues UK has given the council a maximum cost of £87.07m for zone one – comprising a new leisure centre, clinical delivery centre, research-led business development, and wellbeing skills centre. The council-led project at Delta Lakes will eventually feature four zones spread over 83 acres. Read More

Swansea’s high street bouncing back from pandemic faster than Cardiff, study suggests

Swansea’s high street economy is bouncing back from the pandemic faster than Cardiff. Data from the Centre for Cities’ high streets recovery tracker suggests that Swansea is in the top 10 of the UK’s towns and cities to have bounced back fastest in both footfall and spending, while Cardiff is in the bottom 10. The figures suggest that size may have made a difference, with smaller towns and cities bouncing back much faster overall than larger ones. Read More

UWTSD Architecture student entrepreneur opens new board game café

UWTSD student Ryan Davies started planning for his business at the height of the pandemic, but was undeterred and determined to succeed. The only board game cafe located in Swansea, situated on the famous Wind Street, Socialdice is a friendly, welcoming space for old and new gamers to come together to enjoy a library of 400 board games, with knowledgeable staff on hand, called ‘Game Gurus’ to make game recommendations and help with the rules. Read More

A ‘traditional’ fish and chip shop is opening in Swansea’s Wind Street

A good old-fashioned chip shop has openned in Jack Murphys in Wind Street, with a retro gaming bar to follow in a few weeks. The chippy, aptly called “Jack the Chipper”, will be serving up traditional chip shop food including rissoles, sausages and chips. It’s set to stay open until 3am every day of the week, and is likely to be a hit with Wind Street party-goers in search of a meal after a night on the town. Read More

Family behind one of Swansea’s best-loved restaurants is opening city’s first chai tea cafe

The first-ever chai tea shop and cafe, Chai Stop, has opened in Swansea city centre. Run by Salman Khan, whose family also own Adelina’s Bar and Kitchen and Grill and Griddle, Chai Stop is bringing chai tea to Swansea for the first time. On the menu alongside a variety of chai tea flavours, including the very popular traditional Karak Chai, is Indian street food, desserts, and all-day breakfast. Read More

Indoor axe-throwing and ‘rage room’ venue to open in Swansea city centre

Axe-throwing began as a leisure activity in Canada some years ago, but is now becoming a popular hobby in the UK. Typically, throwers stand 12-foot away from a target, which looks like a large wooden dartboard, and throw one axe at a time towards it, aiming for the bulls-eye. A rage-room, meanwhile, is a safe space where people can destroy or smash up a range of items – a quirky way for someone to get all their anger out! Read More

Making Hope Happen

At 4theRegion our mission is to co-create a happier, healthier South West Wales with a thriving economy. And what do we mean by ‘thriving’? For us, in the truest sense of the word, thriving is about wellbeing. We’ve been thinking a lot about the importance of hope. Amplifying hope is a big part of what we’re trying to do, because when people are hopeful about the future they are happier and healthier. Read More

University Helping to Improve Medicine Safety in Early Motherhood

Researchers from Swansea University and SAIL Databank are playing a key role in a multi-million pound international project to improve the safety of medicines given to mums-to-be and breastfeeding mothers. They have teamed up with colleagues from across Europe to as part of the £28 million IMI ConcePTION project. Read More

Work set to start on Swansea University’s innovative renewables scheme

RDM Electrical & Mechanical Services is set to begin work on a highly innovative project – the first of its kind in the UK – to install a comprehensive raft of integrated energy-saving, sustainable technologies at Swansea University’s Bay Campus on behalf of Swansea University. The South Wales-based building services provider is working with its sister company EFT Consult to provide design of the cutting-edge project, which will encompass a commercial rooftop solar photovoltaics (PV) scheme, a carport solar PV scheme, a battery energy storage system (BESS) and electric vehicle (EV) chargers. Read More

The Pembrokeshire community-owned business aiming to become Wales’ first commercial seaweed farm

Câr-y-Môr is a commercial venture with a difference. On paper, the goal is to improve the coastal environment and the community of St Davids by creating a commercially viable sustainable seaweed farm, creating jobs and giving local young people a route into the seafood sector. In practice, Câr-y-Môr is a story of local people taking affirmative action to create employment and prospects in their community through enterprise and entrepreneurship. Read More

World-first hybrid hydrogen heating system is part of Milford Haven project

The world’s first smart hydrogen hybrid heating system has been demonstrated in Pembrokeshire. The trial combined a hydrogen-fuelled boiler with an electric air-source heat pump alongside smart control technology and was conducted in a building at the Port of Milford Haven. Emissions from home heating and hot water need to be cut by 95% to meet 2050 UK Net Zero targets, and hybrid heating technology will become increasingly important. Read More

Unwanted goods brought back to life and sold at new Llanelli shop

A new shop selling repaired and reused items donated by the public has opened its doors in Llanelli town centre. As well as household items, children’s toys and bicycles up for grabs there will be an in-house paint reuse facility which customers can purchase from the shop at a significantly reduced cost to traditionally bought paint. Remnants of wood donated at the recycling centres have also been transformed into items such as garden furniture and planters. Read More

Circular Economy Workplaces Services

Remanufacturing is not refurbishing. Ministry of Furniture turn redundant furniture into innovative new products from waste material! Do you have redundant workplace furniture? Do you need to redesign your workspace? Ministry of Furniture’s team can audit your legacy furniture and advise on what’s suitable for remanufacturing. Read More

Dunvant Male Choir 125th Anniversary and Patrons’ Concert at the Brangwyn Hall

It’s not often Sir Bryn is in town! Dunvant Male Choir Patrons’ Concert 2020 is now arranged for 2nd April 2022 at the Brangwyn Hall. Sir Bryn Terfel and Angharad Morgan guest with accompanist Annabel Thwaite. Dunvant Male Choir is the oldest male voice vhoir in Wales with an unbroken history. Formed in 1895 and still one of the busiest and most popular choirs in Wales! This belated concert celebrates the 125th anniversary of the choir. Tickets are available here.

City continues flying the flag for nightlife safety

Swansea’s nightlife scene is keeping the Purple Flag flying over the city for an eighth 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. The new bid for accreditation pointed to success stories such as regeneration work in Wind Street, new business openings, and the Enjoy Swansea Responsibly campaign to reinforce key Covid safety measures. Read More

Work of local community wins international acclaim

The community surrounding the National Botanic Garden of Wales was instrumental in helping the Regency Restoration project gain international acclaim with the presentation of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) coveted People’s Choice Award. The winner of this award is decided by a global public vote and was last won by the Zhuhai-Macao Bridge in Hong Kong which shows the scale of the competition and the magnitude of the win. Read More

Giant mural of Michael Sheen to be painted in Port Talbot

A giant mural of Michael Sheen is to be painted in Port Talbot. The team behind the town’s ARTwalk say they will not let the departure of Banksy’s famous ‘Season’s Greeting’ artwork deter them from establishing the town as the street art capital of Wales. “We intend the street art revolution that Season’s Greetings sparked to continue and spread.” said Derek Davies, who manages the Port Talbot ARTwalk Facebook page. Read More

You can now drive a train like TikTok trainspotting star Francis Bourgeois did in Llanelli

Did you grow up dreaming of being a train driver? Well it may not be too late, thanks to the South Wales Railcar Group and Llanelli & Mynydd Mawr Railway. They are offering people the chance to drive a train under full instruction from a qualified driver instructor. Recently, Francis Bourgeois headed to Llanelli to try the experience out for himself. The TikTok star became famous for his infectiously joyful videos which he started making during lockdown. Read More

Exciting new apprenticeship opportunities being developed to help build council’s workforce

Carmarthenshire County Council has committed to developing apprenticeship opportunities to offer people a range of new routes into employment. As one of the county’s largest employers, the council recruits for a wide variety of roles to support frontline services for residents and businesses. A range of exciting opportunities are being developed and will include apprenticeships specifically developed to support the social care workforce. Read More

New App Helping Young People Speak Out to Shape Their Local Community

A new app has just been launched that puts the power to rate and help improve communities in the hands of young people. Now, thanks to the new RPlace app, it only takes youngsters a few clicks to share what they like – and hate – about where they live, play and go with their friends and have their say on what needs to improve. Read More

UWTSD shortlisted for Springboard Awards for Excellence 2022

Jacqui Jones, Programme Manager for International Events, Tourism and Leisure Resort Management programmes at UWTSD said: “We are thrilled to be nominated for the Best Education Industry Partnership award. This is wonderful recognition of our engagement with both the industry globally and locally, our amazing students and the incredible support and inspiration they are given by our graduates and industry leaders as mentors.” Read More

TRE class
13 March 14:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Acceptance and Mindfulness During Covid-19
14 March 12:30 – 13:30
Online
Hosted by Wellbeing through Work
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Online Taster Sessions – Early Years
16 March 11:00 & 18:00
Online
Hosted by University of Wales Trinity Saint David
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Employment Law Update 2022
16 March 11:00 – 12:30
Carmarthen Leisure Centre
Hosted by JCP Solicitors
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Postgraduate Open Evening
16 March 16:00 – 19:00
Swansea University Singleton Park Campus
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Swansea City Centre Conference
17 March 10:00 – 20:00
Swansea Arena
Hosted by 4theRegion
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Wales Virtual Networking
17 Match 13:00 – 14:00
Online
Hosted by FSB Wales
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The History Of Rock
18 March
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Reawakening through Dance!
19 March 14:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Seaweed Art Workshop
19 March 14:00 – 16:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Sound Journey (soundbath)
19 March 17:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Menopause Yoga Workshop
20 March 10:00 – 13:00
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Play-doh planets
20 March 10:30
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Tour of the Stars
20 March 11:00, 12:30 & 14:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Meteorite or Meteor-wrong? Meet the Curator!
20 March 11:00, 12:30 & 14:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Planispheres
20 March 12:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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ASTRONOMICAL!
20 March 14:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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SPACE JUNK 3D (U, 2012)
20 March 15:30
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
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Sleep on it – Solutions to Common Sleep Problems
22 March 13:00 – 14:00
Online
Hosted by Wellbeing through Work
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Incoterms
24 March 09:30 – 12:30
Online
Hosted by Chambers Wales
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ION Open Doors
24 March 11:00 – 12:00
Online
Hosted by ION leadership
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Wales Virtual Networking
24 March 13:00 – 14:00
Online
Hosted by FSB Wales
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Virtual Open Evening – Post Compulsory Education and Training (PCET)
24 March 17:00
Online
Hosted by University of Wales Trinity Saint David
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Strong Enough – Ultimate Tribute concert to Cher
25 March 19:30 – 22:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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FREE Mindfulness & Movement for all the family
26 March
Family 09:30 – 11:00
Tween 11:30 – 13:00
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Plan an epic 2022! Wellbeing Workshop
26 March 13:30 – 15:30
The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
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Inward / Outward Processing Relief
29 March 09:30 – 12:30
Online
Hosted by Chambers Wales
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Employment Law Update 2022
30 March 11:00 – 12:15
Online
Hosted by JCP Solicitors
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The Future of the Workplace for SMEs – Digital Transformation
31 March 10:00 – 12:00
Online
Hosted by Chambers Wales
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Positive Ageing -Transitioning from Work to Retirement
31 March 11:00 – 12:00
Online
Hosted by Wellbeing through Work
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Members Visit to Swansea Arena
31 March 14:00 – 16:00
Swansea Arena
Hosted by Swansea Bay Business Club
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