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What’s On in Swansea Jan/Feb 2012
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33 11 Editor’s Letter
Who would have believed it! When we started the magazine back in 1987, little did we think that we would be celebrating our 25th silver anniversary with this edition – thank you for all of your continued support!
WHAT’S ON Cwtch Cabaret returns to Pontardawe Arts Centre on Friday 24 February. Expect the unexpected with this exciting series of alternative cabaret evenings - from curious circus acts, to live, mood-lifting music, and lashings of outrageous comedy.
ENTERTAINMENT If you need to brighten up your day and lift your mood after Christmas, then why not let the Grand Theatre cheer you up. Award-winning stand-up, TV and movie star, Omid Djalili (16+) returns with his brand new comedy show on Saturday 28 January which is sure to raise the roof.
ARTS, GALLERIES & EXHIBITIONS Centering around a collective perception and experience of past, present and future, ‘The Shipwreck’ is a collection of found, discarded and household doors. Swansea- based Aled Simons, winner of Welsh Artist of the Year Mixed Media Award 2011, brings you his exhibition to the Mission Gallery, 14 – 29 January.
LEISURE If you need cheering up this winter read our article ‘Winter Blues’ (see p. 25) for some inspiring ideas to get you out and about; and if you’re missing Strictly Come Dancing, then get your own dancing shoes on and try Demarco’s for Latin and ballroom classes. See pp. 32 & 33 for more info.
LIFESTYLE Time to renew and hit the ‘refresh’ button! For a new years’ kitchen then head to Enterprise 2000 where Emma Reed, kitchen
designer, will be on hand to help you design the perfect kitchen, without breaking the bank. Additionally, Amaris, Bridgend, can supply all your granite, quartz, marble and engineered stones at great competitive prices. Interested? See pg.41 for all the facts and fi gures.
DINING OUT A bracing seaside stroll and Sunday lunch by the fi re – then it must be Llangennith and The King’s Head - perfect, every weekend!
COMPETITIONS Once again, we have gone all out to bring you the best in competition prizes this winter: theatre tickets, dining out vouchers, and thinking ahead, a decadent Valentine's chocolate hamper to give to a loved one or to enjoy yourself! All you could want to brighten up your January/February.
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