Latest Wellbeing Survey Offers Chance to Share your Pandemic Experiences
A pioneering study examining the impact of Covid-19 on the mental health and wellbeing of Welsh people is appealing for more information from the public. You can take part in the latest survey now. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t been part of the research so far, anyone is welcome to join, the answers can be given online or via post or email and respondents will remain anonymous. The survey closes on Sunday, November 14. Read More

2022 Charity Calendars Now Available
Brynymor Digital Press have released their 2022 charity calendar. Pick yours up today for just £5, a perfect gift ready for Christmas! All profits stay in Swansea to help support men, women and children with cancer, their family and friends, across South West Wales. Maggie’s provide advice, counselling and workshops at their centre on the grounds of Singleton Hospital. Donation to be made by cash at Brynymor Digital Press’ shop donation tin or through their JustGiving page.

Communications Officer
Coastal’s Communication Team provides services that are in high demand across the business. Coastal Housing Group are looking for a Communications Officer to join the existing team and provide communications support to different departments across Coastal, whilst retaining a long-term, strategic focus on internal communications and employee engagement. Read More

Head of Student Well-Being
There is an exciting new role at University of Wales Trinity Saint David. You will have the opportunity to create, shape and lead a new well-being unit. In particular, the University is looking to expand both their preventative work and their postvention support.  A very supportive Senior Directorate has committed investment to develop and grow services. Flexible location across South Wales. Read More

Open Consultations
You can find all of Natural Resources Wales’ consultations here.

Job Opportunities with Llamau
Llamau are hiring! If you would like to join a fast-paced, dynamic company that works every day to end homelessness in Wales, apply now! Read More

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

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

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

Dine & Do Good
Calling hospitality managers! If 14 of your customers add £1 each to their bill for Llamau, they can provide learning materials for a young person who desperately wants to find employment or education. Be a Dine & Do Good venue and make a small change. Read More

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

JCP Solicitors are hiring!
JCP Solicitors are recruiting for a Legal Cashier, a Legal Assistant – Deputy Legal and a Business Support Assistant based in Swansea.

Work with the National Botanic Garden of Wales
The Garden offers a range of job opportunities from horticulture and education to administration and catering. Read More

Community Woodland Collaboration
Natural Resources Wales will be holding a supplier engagement meeting on November 3rd at 2.30pm. To book a place to find out more about this contract please email procurement.enquiries@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk. Read More

Contract Notices for Swansea Council
Swansea Council are seeking to appoint contractors to provide environmental facilities works, the supply and fit of a modular building and pathways, a road safety average speed camera, servicing and maintenance of renewable technologies, corporate WiFi access point replacement, VMware maintenance and support, the refurbishment of Phoenix Centre’s multi-use sports pitch and pitched and flat roofing works.

Supply of a Wafer Cleaving System
This tender is for the supply and installation of a wafer cleaving system. This system will be of strategic importance in expanding the capabilities that the CISM at Swansea University will be able to provide, and reliability of the equipment is paramount to maintaining and supporting the wide array of experimental work that will be conducted within the facility. Read More

Contract Notices for Carmarthenshire Council
Carmarthenshire County Council is seeking applications for the development of an interpretation plan, exhibition design and fit-out installation for Parc Howard Museum in Llanelli. They are also seeking suitably qualified suppliers to supply and install stairlifts, hoists, through-floor lifts and external platform lifts in domestic properties in Carmarthenshire via a dynamic purchasing system.

Provision of a Vehicle Tracking System
Pobl Group intends to establish a contract with a suitably qualified and experienced service provider for the provision of a vehicle tracking system based on the most economically advantageous tender. Read More

Tendering Opportunities for Neath Port Talbot Council
Neath Port Talbot is looking for contractors to manage household waste and recycling centre services, restore three disused sites to repurpose into mini nature reserves as part of their Stepping Stones nature reserves project and provide a children and young people’s overnight short break service.

Installation of gold-coloured panels nears completion at arena
Installation of all gold-coloured panels surrounding Swansea Arena is now just about complete. Over 1,600 of the panels have been installed – each equipped with LED lights to enable the hosting of displays around the attraction. It’s another milestone for the £135m Copr Bay phase one district, which is being developed by Swansea Council and advised by development managers RivingtonHark. Read More

Work set to start on site at Swansea city centre local services hub
A big step is about to be taken in the creation of a new central Swansea location for the city’s main library and other key services. Contractors have begun preparatory work in the former BHS/What! building. In under two years it is due to be a local services hub. Current proposals are that it will offer easy access to council services, including the library that’s set to move from the Civic Centre. Read More

Go ahead for new team to deliver transformational Afan Valley resort
A new delivery team has been given conditional planning approval to take forward the transformational Afan Valley leisure resort project which could create hundreds of jobs and provide significant social and environmental benefits for communities in the area. Now named the Wildfox Resort Afan Valley, the adventure resort will encompass a hotel, hundreds of lodges, cafes, bars and facilities for skiing, hiking, cycling and other outdoor pursuits. Read More

Budget 2021 Levelling Up Fund: The schemes in South West Wales to receive extra funding
A cycle path between Llandeilo and Carmarthen, improvements to Haverfordwest Castle, a community hub in Pembroke and other projects are among some of the projects that will benefit from £54.3m in “Levelling up” funding for the region. Read More

Swansea Bay City Region £30m City Deal skills project gets government sign off
Over the next decade the Skills and Talent programme aims to deliver 2,200 additional skills and development opportunities by helping around 14,000 people upskill. Additionally, at least 3,000 new apprenticeship opportunities will be created. The programme will also create centres of excellence within sectors, including for digital, energy and wellbeing.  Read More

The new £20m facility to help firms in the Swansea Bay City region decarbonise
Led by Neath Port Talbot Council and key partner Swansea University, SWITCH (South Wales Industrial Transition from Carbon Hub) will see academic researchers, government and industry collaborating to deliver practical innovative solutions to decarbonise the steel and metals sector and supply chain. Read More

Inside The Jam Jar – Swansea’s newest independent music bar and kitchen

The Jam Jar, owned and directed by Sin City owner Gary Lulham, is offering free, unticketed live music, comedy and quiz nights. It also serves cocktails and will have a monthly street food vendor – starting with Chang’s Street Food Kitchen. Gary said: “The Jam Jar targets a different demographic than Sin City. The Jam Jar is more about jazz, blues, Motown, soul, catering more toward the 25+ demographic. With that being said, everybody is welcome here.” Read More

Inside Swansea’s new cocktail bar that’s opened just off Wind Street as a ‘social media hotspot’
Utopia Cocktail Bar is a “unique experience” venue that prioritises the experience for the customer alongside its inventive and classic mixed drinks. With the venue featuring large neon lights, a penny piece bar counter and large artificial trees ‘growing’ out of the bar, the space has been uniquely designed to be a social media hub for party goers on the start or end of their nights out.  Read More

Swansea Gift Card will Help Shoppers Show Support for City Centre Businesses
Swansea BID is urging shoppers and visitors to show their love for Swansea city centre businesses by backing its new Big Heart of Swansea gift card. The card, which will be exclusive to Swansea city centre, is designed to boost local spending and customer loyalty and to support BID area businesses as the city centre goes through its recovery stage. It can be loaded with money from £5 to £500 and spent in participating Swansea city centre stores. Read More

Market management job is dream role for Darren
Swansea-raised Darren Cox is eager to make the iconic venue as welcoming and engaging as possible to traders, neighbours and customers. He said: “The market is so close to my heart that I’m thrilled to get this role – it’s a dream come true. Retail around the UK hasn’t had it easy for the past few years but I’m confident that the market can help traders – and the city – come back strongly as we work our way out of the pandemic.” Read More

Juniper Place and Old Havana open new venues in Neath as coffee shop Moruzzi & Co closes down
Two new restaurant-lounge-bars have opened in Neath, as Welsh firm Juniper Place and Old Havana expand their operations. The two brands launched in Swansea in 2017 and now also have venues in Cardiff. They have taken over a unit in Croft Road, Neath town centre – which has been the home of family-run coffee shop Moruzzi & Co for the past seven years. Read More

Market shoppers set to enjoy a stunning new attraction at famous venue
An exciting new era for Swansea Market has started. The iconic venue is about to become yet more welcoming to people who shop, work and live in the city centre. The green-themed Market Garden – due to open in good time for Christmas – will feature more than 170 plants together with an assortment of comfortable, garden-style tables and chairs for visitors to enjoy food and drink bought from a wide variety of market stalls. Read More

Law Firm Opens New Ammanford Office
Leading regional law firm Peter Lynn and Partners has opened a new Ammanford office, with leading local lawyer Gary Jones joining as a consultant after closing his highly regarded practice. The site, located on College Street in the town centre (opposite The Co-op), is the third West Wales office to be opened over the last 15 months and marks a spectacular period of growth for the firm. Read More

Study Highlights Possible Protective Impact of Breast Milk and Amniotic Fluid on Coronavirus Variant in Pregnant Women and Newborns
Breastfeeding could protect you and your baby from coronavirus. New collaborative research from Swansea University and the University of Aberdeen has identified potential protective effects in breast milk and amniotic fluid against SARS-CoV-2. Read More

Eco pop-up shop proves successful at Swansea’s Quadrant shopping centre
Swansea’s Quadrant Shopping Centre took part in a eco-shop trial last month at one of its empty retail units. The Little Green Shop opened in a former mobile phone shop unit. The three week opening slot allowed Swansea Environment Centre to showcase its ethical goods, refills and unique items, along with its environmental vision to a new audience of shoppers in the heart of the city centre. The pop-up is part of a wider project run by Urban Foundry. Read More

£1.7 billion Blue Eden project announced for Swansea
A £1.7 billion project creating thousands of well-paid jobs and placing Wales at the forefront of renewable energy innovation has been announced by an international consortium. The ground-breaking project proposed for Swansea’s waterfront will include a newly-designed tidal lagoon, featuring state-of-the-art underwater turbines generating 320 megawatts of renewable energy from the 9.5km structure. Read More

Pembrokeshire craft brewery looks to reduce CO2 emissions using microalgae
A Pembrokeshire microbrewery has teamed up with Swansea University bioscientists to help reduce its CO2 emissions. Bluestone Brewing Co is using the CO2 emissions produced from the brewing process to cultivate microalgae, which can then be used as biomass in a range of products. If successful, it is hoped that the solution will be replicable for other small scale CO2 producing companies. Read More

Carmarthenshire Council plans to introduce electric buses on rural routes
Electric buses could be taking passengers on a rural service between Carmarthen, Lampeter and Aberystwyth by the end of next year. The Welsh Government has given Carmarthenshire Council £4.8 million to build a new depot in Carmarthen and buy eight electric buses. The council has now applied for planning permission for the timber clad depot, which will include charging points for the eight buses. Read More

You can now stay in this gorgeous little thatched cottage in Swansea’s favourite park
Ever fancied a little break away in a fairytale-style thatched cottage? The unique and individual detached, two-bedroom, thatched roof cottage was originally built in the 1830s as one of Singleton Park’s gatehouses and boasts a wealth of history. If you fancied moving in but couldn’t afford it, an opportunity has now come up to at least get a sense of what it would be like to live there, thanks to the new owner who has turned it into an Airbnb property. Read More

Swansea Christmas Parade and Waterfront Winterland 2021 details announced as events set to return
The Christmas Parade and Waterfront Winterland WILL take place this Christmas, Swansea Council has confirmed. Preparations are said to be already underway for the Christmas Parade, which will take place on November 21, 2021, and plans are in place for the popular Waterfront Winterland and its Alpine Village to return to its usual site in Museum Park from mid-November. Read More

In It Together festival lineup: First names announced for massive new Margam event including The Vaccines, Tinie Tempah and Scouting for Girls
The first wave of performers for an epic new music festival coming to Wales next summer has been announced. Chart-toppers including Scouting for Girls, The Vaccines, Tinie Tempah, The Hoosiers, Gabrielle, Gwenno and Soul 2 Soul are among the first list of stars confirmed for In It Together festival in June 2022. Read More

Paloma Faith is performing a gig at Llanelli’s Parc y Scarlets next summer
Awarding-winning singer Paloma Faith will be touring the UK next summer and she will be performing a gig in Wales. The concert will take place on Saturday June 18 2022. Paloma said “I am beyond excited to announce my Summer 2022 tour. I love nothing more than singing for you all and hearing you sing back to me. There’s nothing like it.” Read More

Hostel where you can stay for £20 a night opens in Swansea city centre
Cwtsh Hostel overlooks Castle Square and is a combination of pod and private accommodation. A single pod bed is £20 a night, £25 a night for the four bed dorm. The private rooms start at £50 a night. Managing director Llyr Roberts said: “Cwtsh is a Cwtsh, it’s home, so that’s where the idea for the name came from and trying to play the Welsh theme. We’re looking at some other things like having introductory Welsh classes, a few things in terms of Welsh tourism.” Read More

Glamping pods and holiday cottages to be built near famous steam railway
The site, opposite the Bronwydd Arms railway station, has two empty semi-detached cottages which will be knocked down and replaced with two similar-looking four-bedroom ones. There will be a glamping pod in the front garden and two in the rear – two of them converted railway carriages. Read More

The Grand Hotel in Swansea is looking to expand and achieve a 4 star rating
A landmark Swansea city centre hotel has lodged significant expansion plans. The Grand Hotel in Swansea’s High Street has asked Swansea Council for the go-ahead to build a five storey rear extension, a two storey front extension and a room terrace in order to create an additional 42 new rooms. Those behind the three star hotel want to carry out the move in order for it to become a four star rated venue in future. Read More

Will Young Swansea Arena tour date announced as line-up for new venue grows
Another singer has joined the list of big names set to perform at Swansea Arena next year: Will Young. The 42-year-old singer-songwriter joins an all-star line-up including Rob Brydon, Katherine Ryan, Rhod Gilbert, Alice Cooper and The Cult, John Bishop, Oti Mabuse and Diversity in the new 3,500 capacity arena’s inaugural year. Will Young is set to perform in Swansea Arena on November 10, 2022. Read More

Llanelli’s reindeer parade, Christmas Carnival and fireworks plans announced for 2021
Christmas lovers, rejoice: Llanelli’s annual Christmas carnival is back, and this year it promises a full weekend jam-packed with festival celebrations. The two-day event will feature a traditional carnival procession with a light switch-on, a reindeer parade, and a fireworks display that will have low-noise fireworks as well traditional ones. Read More

The stunning outdoor dining pods where you can feast with a beautiful forest valley as your backdrop
If you fancy stunning views with your meal – you’d be hard pushed to beat a verdant south Wales valley. And new outdoor dining pods overlooking the Afan Valley make that experience even more extraordinary. Bryn Bettws Lodge & Bike Park has been serving food indoors for the past ten years, and has just been renovated, including a log fire. And the work has also included the introduction of four outside dining domes, which seat up to six people. Read More

Local entrepreneurs open businesses at Milford Waterfront this summer
More new businesses run by local entrepreneurs have opened at Milford Waterfront, including The Cheesy Cow, Dilly’s Chocolates and The Cheeky Sheep, offering new unique shopping experiences to Milford Waterfront visitors. Steve Edwards, Commercial Director for the Port of Milford Haven commented: “It is great to see so many locally homegrown businesses taking the next step here at Milford Waterfront and expanding into shops and cafes.” Read More

WorldSkills national finals here we come!
Nine current and former students from Gower College Swansea have been named as national finalists at WorldSkills UK, clearing the way for them to compete for gold, silver and bronze medals this month. They are Jack Lewis (Restaurant Service), Emma Hill, Danil Timakov, Tomos Hopkins and Scott Tavner (Industrial Electronics), Joel Farrant and Luke Ball (Laboratory Technician), and Megan Evans and Cara Morgan (Forensic Science). Read More

Film on Sunday: A TIME FOR DRUNKEN HORSES
14 November 19:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Moving Forward Together | Regional Transport Conference | Follow Up Event
15 November 10:00
Online
Hosted by 4theRegion
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Being Human Festival 2021: ‘Making Light Work: Recalling Fun and Humour in the Workplace’
16 November 10:00 – 12:00
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
Hosted by Swansea University
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Financial Management Training 10 | Know Your Number
16 November 11:00
Online
Hosted by Business Butler
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Get Found Online – SEO
16 November 13:00 – 15:00
Online
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Being Human Festival 2021: ‘You and CO2’
16 November 18:00 – 20:00
Online
Hosted by Swansea University
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Physiotherapy Clinic Sessions
17 November 09:30 – 12:30
Online
Hosted by Wellbeing through Work
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Advanced Social Media
17 November 10:00 – 12:00
Online
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Human Beings: Rachael Llewellyn in conversation with Alan Bilton
17 November 13:00 – 14:00
Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea University
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Delivering Online Courses & Virtual Services
17 November 13:00 – 15:00
Online
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Online Taster Sessions – Creative Music Technology: Digital Sound for Film, Animation & Games
17 November 13:00 – 15:00
Online
Hosted by University of Wales Trinity Saint David
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Sleep on it- Solutions to Common Sleep Problems
17 November 13:30 – 14:30
Online
Hosted by Wellbeing through Work
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Being Human Festival 2021: ‘A Pretty Pickle’
17 November 19:00 – 20:00
Online
Hosted by Swansea University
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Work Smarter, Work Safer (5+ employees)
18 November 10:00 – 12:00
Online
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Beaujolais Day Celebration Lunch 2021
18 November 12:15 – 16:00
Swansea.Com Stadium
Hosted by Swansea Bay Business Club
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Wales Virtual Networking
18 November 14:00 – 15:00
Online
Hosted by FSB South Wales
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Being Human Festival 2021: ‘Waste of Our time’
18 November 19:00 – 20:00
Onllwyn Welfare Hall
In partnership with Swansea University
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Beyond Total E-Fabulous: Reflections on Learning in a Pandemic
19 November 12:00 – 13:00
Fulton House, Swansea University
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A Salute to Humphrey Lyttelton
19 November 19:30
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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Swansea Bay Regeneration Update from Leader of Swansea Council
22 November 11:30
Online
Hosted by Swansea Bay Business Club
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Masterclass | It’s a People Thing
22 November 16:00
Online
Hosted by Business Butler
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Inward / Outward Processing Relief – Virtual/Online
23 November 09:30 – 12:00
Online
Hosted by Chambers Wales
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Financial Management Training 11 | Becoming Exit Ready
23 November 11:00
Online
Hosted by Business Butler
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Digital Marketing Basics
23 November 13:00 – 15:00
Online
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Online Taster Sessions – Creative Music Technology: Remixing and Beat-making Workshop
24 November 13:00 – 15:00
Online
Hosted by University of Wales Trinity Saint David
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Social Media Basics
24 November 14:00 – 16:00
Online
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Positive Ageing -Transitioning from Work to Retirement
25 November 10:00 – 11:00
Online
Hosted by Wellbeing through Work
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Business Swansea Power Hour – Google my Business
25 November 10:00 – 11:00
Online
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Get Found Online – SEO
25 November 13:00 – 15:00
Online
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Jodie Marie: With Full Band
26 November 19:30
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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UWTSD Carmarthen Open Day
27 November 10:00 – 15:00
University of Wales Trinity Saint David Carmarthen Campus
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Film on Sunday: SORRY WE MISSED YOU
28 November 19:00
The Queens Hall, Narberth
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The Online Office (Microsoft 365)
30 November 10:00 – 12:00
Online
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Financial Management Training 12 | Performance v Plan
30 November 11:00
Online
Hosted by Business Butler
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Managing Attendance with a Wellbeing Approach
30 November 11:30 – 12:30
Online
Hosted by Wellbeing through Work
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Procurement & Buying Regional | Sector Forum
30 November 12:00
Online
Hosted by 4theRegion
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Advanced Digital Marketing
30 November 13:00 -15:00
Online
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Understanding Young Carers
30 November 13:00 – 16:30
YMCA Swansea
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