MAJOR EVENTS
MONTHLY MEETUPS
Our monthly meetup is the easiest way for you to join in the conversation, make connections and share your opportunities with our cross-sector regional network.
Buying Regional
Thursday, October 17th
1PM – 2:30PM
Online via Zoom
What are the opportunities in buying regional and local procurement in South West Wales?’ Hear from people and businesses who are trying to make a difference where they live, and explore how you / your business could get more involved in buying from the region.
Green Economy
Thursday, November 21st
1PM – 2:30PM
Online via Zoom
What are the opportunities in South West Wales’ Green Economy sector? We’ll be inviting participants to share positive reflections, projects, initiatives, organisations and opportunities within the green economy in South West Wales.
Giving Back
Thursday, December 19th
1PM – 2:30PM
Online via Zoom
What are the opportunities for people and businesses in South West Wales to give something back? Come along to this open discussion about why South West Wales really is a land of opportunity, and how we can work together to help people and businesses thrive in our region.
Community Resilience
Thursday, June 20th
1PM – 2:30PM
Online via Zoom
What are the opportunities to strengthen neighbourhood connections and create resilient and cohesive communities in South West Wales? Hear from people and groups who are trying to make a difference where they live, and explore how you / your business could get more involved in your own community.
Circular Economy
Thursday, July 18th
1PM – 2:30PM
Online via Zoom
What are the opportunities in South West Wales’ Circular Economy sector? We’ll be inviting participants to share positive reflections, projects, initiatives, organisations and opportunities within the circular economy in South West Wales.
Transport
Thursday, September 19th
1PM – 2:30PM
Online via Zoom
What are the opportunities in South West Wales’ transport sector? Hear from people and community transport groups who are trying to make a difference where they live, and explore how you / your business could get more involved in sustainable transport.
Recording coming soon
Construction
March 2024
What are the opportunities in South West Wales’ Construction sector? We’ll be inviting participants to share positive reflections, projects, initiatives, organisations and opportunities within the construction sector in South West Wales.
Young People
April 2024
What are the opportunities for Young People in South West Wales? Bringing together youth-focussed organisations and projects from across Swansea, NPT, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire, this meeting highlighted so many brilliant initiatives aiming to empower, inspire and equip young people for careers and life opportunities in our region.
Regional Food
May 2024
What are the opportunities in the local and sustainable food sector in South West Wales? From local food hubs, to community growing projects, food partnerships and local produce markets, there are plenty of different ways that people and businesses can be part of our region’s Good Food Movement.
In 2024 we are holding monthly meetups online via Zoom on the third Thursday of each month, which are open to all – part of our mission to connect, share and collaborate around OPPORTUNITIES in South West Wales.
Opportunities
January 2024
Kicking off our Year of Opportunities with an open conversation about why South West Wales really is a region of opportunities for people and businesses.
Creative
February 2024
What are the opportunities in South West Wales’ creative sector? In this discussion, businesses and organisations shared their perspective on why our creative economy is important, and what’s happening.
MEMBERS EVENTS
EVENT REPORTS
Browse our past events to see our events report and emerging actions.
June Monthly Meetup – Community Resilience
PROJECTS > JUNE 2024 MONTHLY MEETUP4theRegion Monthly Meetup - Community ResilienceWe are lucky in South West Wales to have a strong third sector and a wide array of grassroots organisations working hard in our communities. This month, our regional discussion...
May Monthly Meetup – Regional Food
PROJECTS > MAY 2024 MONTHLY MEETUP4theRegion Monthly Meetup - Regional FoodConnecting all the good things happening around local and sustainable food across South West Wales This month, our regional discussion brought together the four local food partnerships -...
February Monthly Meetup – Creative Region!
PROJECTS > FEBRUARY 2024 MONTHLY MEETUP4theRegion Monthly Meetup - Creative Region!What are the opportunities for the creative sector in South West Wales? Creativity and the creative sector encompass a wide variety of practices, including architecture, culture,...
Cartref Creative — A New Network for Creatives
Cartref Creative held its first event on Wednesday the 24th of January at the Urban Kitchen in Swansea. Cartref Creative is a new network for creatives that was born out of conversations at the 4theRegion conference in 2023.
January Monthly Meetup – Year of Opportunities
We know people are facing problems, challenges and obstacles… but we also know that South West Wales is FULL of opportunities for all of us to live happier, healthier and more prosperous lives.
4theRegion Meet and Mingle at Penderyn Distillery
4theRegion members were invited to tour the new Penderyn Distillery at the Hafod Copperworks in Landore, with a members meet and mingle event taking place after. Here are some highlights from the networking event!