Listings Listings Contents


Daily Listings Exhibitions Festivals


Leisure Centres Library Events


Regular Meetings, Clubs & Classes Theatres


Tourist Information Centres


Killay Tourist and Information Centre 417 Gower Rd, Killay. Mon-Fri: 10am-1pm & 1.30pm-4.30pm. Sat: 10am-1pm. 01792 208914.


Mumbles Tourist Information Centre The Methodist Church, Oystermouth Square. Mon-Sat: 10am-4pm. 01792 361302. Swansea Tourist Information Centre Plymouth St (rear of Grand Theatre). Mon- Sat: 9.30pm-5.30pm. Sun: 10am-4pm. 01792 468321.


Visit: www.visitswanseabay.com/events for further events and information or to download a copy of this magazine.


Submitting Entries


Inclusion in the listings is free. Send your entries via e-mail or post using the following format:


Name of event/class/club/meeting: Date of event: Venue:


Time of event:


Admission fee/ticket price: Telephone number:


E-mail address/website: (if applicable)


E-mail your entries to: listings@whatsonmagazine.co.uk


Post your entries to: Listings What’s On in Swansea Magazine 16 Coed Saeson Crescent Sketty, Swansea SA2 9DG


Deadline Nov/Dec edition: Monday 19th Sept


denotes a Swansea Bay Summer Festival event


The following information is correct at the time of going to press. However, it is always advisable to telephone the event ahead of time for any update or changes to the original details.


62 | What’s On In Swansea Magazine Daily Listings


THROUGHOUT AUGUST Botanics in Bloom


Until 31 Aug. Botanical Gardens, Singleton Park. Children’s Entertainment: every Mon until 22 Aug. 1pm-4pm. 50p. Also every Sun 1pm-4pm. Free. Band Concerts: every Sun. 3pm-5pm. Free. Guided Tours and Slideshow: every Tues and Thur. Meet at main gate 2pm-4pm. Adults £1.50, children 50p. Bird and Wildlife Tour and Slideshow: every Wed 10am-12noon. Meet at Ty’r Blodau. Adults £1.50, children 50p. 01792 205327. www.breatheswansea.com Crazy Golf


Southend Gardens. www.swanseaprom.com Morriston Play Scheme: summer play days Until 30 Aug. 10.30am - 12.30pm. Free. Phone for more details: 01792 772040 or 07763 560625. Pedalo Hire and Crazy Golf


Singleton Boating Lake. www.swanseaprom.com Summer Holiday Fun: Pond Dipping, Canoe Safaris, Bike Trails, Walks and much more Until 4 Sept. National Wetland Centre, Llwynhendy, Llanelli. 12noon–4pm every day during the summer holiday. 01554 741087. info.llanelli@wwt.org.uk


Swansea Bay Rider Land Train Until 2 Sept. Swansea Prom. Check website for timetable. From £1 - £5. Buy your ticket on the train. 01792 635411. www.swanseaprom.com


MONDAY 1ST AUGUST Medieval Fun Week


Until 7 Aug. Gower Heritage Centre, Parkmill. 10am-5.30pm. See page 1. 01792 371206. www.gowerheritagecentre.co.uk Tate Movie Project: fun animation workshop (ages 5-13)


Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Alexandra Road. 10am; 11.15am; 1.15pm; 2.30pm. Screening at 4pm. Booking essential. 01792 516900. www.glynnviviangallery.org The Beach Team


Until 5 Aug. Blackpill Lido beach area and/ or Langland Bay. Various times. Free. 01792 410962. www.mumblesbaptist.org.uk or www.swanseabayfestival.com


TUESDAY 2ND AUGUST Flea Produce and Book Market Port Eynon Village Hall. 10.30am-12.30pm. Admission 30p. 01792 390419.


Genie in a Bottle: summer holiday workshop with artist Caroline Deacon (ages 5-10)


Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Alexandra Road. 10am- 3pm. Booking essential. 01792 516900. www.glynnviviangallery.org


Lunchtime Organ Recital: Sean Montgomery St Mary’s Church, Swansea. 1.10pm. Free. 01792 655489. www.swanseastmary.fsnet.co.uk Sankey Hymn Singing Night Mumbles Methodist Church, Mumbles Road. 7pm. Free. 01792 429842.


WEDNESDAY 3RD AUGUST Bring Paintings to Life: summer holiday workshop with artist David Marchant (ages 10-16)


Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Alexandra Road. 10am- 3pm. Booking essential. 01792 516900. www.glynnviviangallery.org Food Fayre


Port Eynon Village Hall. 10am-2.30pm. Free admission. Free tasters. 07766 305291. Junior Park Rangers: Park Games Victoria Park. 11am-12noon. Free. Booking essential. www.swansea.gov.uk/jpr Lunchtime Recital: Gareth Small (trumpet); Rachel Attwell (piano) All Saints’ Parish Church, Oystermouth. 1pm- 2pm. Admission £5; children and students free. 01792 403687. www.swanseabayfestival.com Outdoor Theatre: Twelfth Night Also 4 Aug. Oystermouth Castle. 7.30pm. Tickets in advance: £9, £7 concs; on the night: £10.50, £8.50 concs. 01792 637300. www.swanseabayfestival.com Swansea Art Society: Special Members’ Art Exhibition


Also 4 Aug. Ostreme Centre, Mumbles. Artworks available for sale.


Swansea Bay Orienteering Club: Summer League 11


Margam Park, Port Talbot. 01639 792252. www.sboc.org.uk


Swansea Outdoor Group: Treasure Hunt Meet at Woodman Inn Car Park, Blackpill. 7.30pm. 01792 470886. www.swanseaoutdoorgroup.org.uk


THURSDAY 4TH AUGUST Mini Market and Coffee Evening Horton Hall. Horton, Gower. 7.30pm. Admission (includes refreshments): Adults 50p; children 10p. Proceeds to Horton Methodist Chapel. 01792 851319.


Stationary Hill Village: summer holiday workshop with artist Louise Bird (all ages) Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Alexandra Road. Drop- In.10am-3pm. Booking essential. 01792 516900. www.glynnviviangallery.org


FRIDAY 5TH AUGUST


Collection Characters: summer holiday drama-based workshop with writer Tracy Harris (ages 10-16)


Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Alexandra Road. 10am- 3pm. Booking essential. 01792 516900. www.glynnviviangallery.org


Film Bunker presents: The Owl Service Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Alexandra Road. 1pm. Two episodes of the cult 1960s’ TV show. Booking essential. 01792 516900. www.glynnviviangallery.org


Fundraising Art Exhibition of Local Artists Also 6 & 7 Aug. Llangennith Hall. 5th at 6.30pm- 9pm; 6th at 10.30am-7pm; 7th at 10.30am- 4pm. 01792 386262.


Junior Park Rangers: Bug hunting Coed Gwilym Park. 11am-12noon. Free. Booking essential. www.swansea.gov.uk/jpr Junior Park Rangers: Kite making Singleton Park. 1pm-2pm. Free. Booking essential. www.swansea.gov.uk/jpr


Miller by Moonlight


Oystermouth Castle. 7.30pm. Tickets in advance: £8.50, £7.50 concs; on the night £10, £9 concs. 01792 637300. www.swanseabayfestival.com Port Eynon Seashore Safari


Port Eynon Bay. 3.15pm-6.15pm. Free. 07879 837817. www.oakleyintertidal.co.uk


SATURDAY 6TH AUGUST Copper Tour: East Side with Gerald Gabb National Waterfront Museum. 11am. Free. Meet at entrance to Landore Park and Ride. For adults. Booking required. 01792 638950. www.museumwales.ac.uk


Magic Market Place Craft and Holistic Event Revue Studios (above Varsity), 8 Castle Square. 10am-4pm. Free admission. 07539 957785. Make & Mend: Wire


National Waterfront Museum. 1.30pm. For adults. £3pp. Booking required. 01792 638950. www.museumwales.ac.uk


Monkey Music: summer workshops Brynmill Park. 10.15am-11am for 18 mths and over; 11.15-12noon for under 18s. £5.50. 01792 260026.


Pattern Making & How to Make Your Own Clothes Environment Centre, Pier St. 10am-4pm. £15pp. Ages 14+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. 01792 480200. bookings@environmentcentre.org.uk or www.environmentcentre.org.uk Pirate Weekend


Also 7 Aug. National Waterfront Museum. 11am-4pm. Free. 01792 638950. www.museumwales.ac.uk Rope Making


Until 14 Aug. National Waterfront Museum.12noon-3.30pm. Free. 01792 638950. www.museumwales.ac.uk Summer Craft Fair


Also 7 Aug. Swansea Museum. 10am-5pm. Free admission. 01792 653763. www.swansea.gov. uk/swanseamuseum


SUNDAY 7TH AUGUST Gower Show 2011


Penrice Castle Park, Reynoldston, Gower. 8am- 6pm. Adults £8; seniors/children £4. 01792 390083. www.gowershow.co.uk


Porpoise Picnic: National Whale and Dolphin Watch


Mumbles Hill Local Nature Reserve. 11.15am. Free. 07879 837817. www.oakleyintertidal.co.uk


MONDAY 8TH AUGUST Singing Workshop


Morriston Activity Centre, Slate Street, Morriston. 7.30pm-9.30pm. £6. No experience needed. 01792 540820. stuartjones@ntlworld.com Swansea Junior Tennis Championships Until 13 Aug. Langland Bay. Free admission. 01792 635428. www.activeswansea.com


TUESDAY 9TH AUGUST Animal Antics: Scales and Tails Also 10 & 11 Aug. Plantasia, Parc Tawe. 10.30am; 12noon; 2pm & 3.15pm. Adults £4.95; children £3.95. Booking essential. 01792 474555. www.plantasia.org


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52  |  Page 53  |  Page 54  |  Page 55  |  Page 56  |  Page 57  |  Page 58  |  Page 59  |  Page 60  |  Page 61  |  Page 62  |  Page 63  |  Page 64  |  Page 65  |  Page 66  |  Page 67  |  Page 68  |  Page 69  |  Page 70  |  Page 71  |  Page 72  |  Page 73  |  Page 74  |  Page 75  |  Page 76