From classy to comedy, popular to literary, outdoors to indoors, take your pick of these 8 ways to enjoy Swansea Bay this May. 1) Get Classy with our National Orchestra BBC National Orchestra of Wales 15 May, Brangwyn, 7.30pm, Vive La Swansea. Event Details Exceptional young violinist … [Read more...] about 8 Ways to Enjoy Swansea this May
10 things to See in Clyne Gardens
With lots of people planning to go to Clyne in Bloom in May, we thought we’d help you make the most of your visit by compiling this list of 10 amazing things you can see in the park. For those of you not familiar with Clyne Gardens, it’s a stunning botanical garden which overlooks Swansea Bay. It … [Read more...] about 10 things to See in Clyne Gardens
10 Airshow Facts to Go Loopy For
We're so excited! Our much loved Wales National Airshow or #WNAS15 is back on in stunning Swansea Bay, 11 and 12 July, all weekend . There’s already an excitement building for this year’s spectacular air displays and entertainment. Can you remember the last time we witnessed this event in 2013? If … [Read more...] about 10 Airshow Facts to Go Loopy For
Sofa Surfer, The First Hurdle
Arghhh nooooooo! Really? A cyst on my leg? A few days in agony and on antibiotics at the critical beginning of the 12 week training plan? Yes. It is so. Injury has struck! And so I have lost a week of precious training time. Do I let this defeat me when there are still the best parts … [Read more...] about Sofa Surfer, The First Hurdle
10 Top Things to Do in Swansea This Easter
There’s plenty for your calendar this Easter come rain or shine, so we decided to make your life easier with this ’10 things to do’ with the family over the next two weeks in Swansea Bay. 1) Easter Sports Activities With activities for all ages from gymnastics and ‘tumblies’, to football, … [Read more...] about 10 Top Things to Do in Swansea This Easter
Cheap as Chips But Healthy!
Let’s face it money doesn’t grow on trees! However, great news for parents in Swansea, Active Kids (an Active Swansea scheme) is offering a membership deal that means unlimited ‘pay and play’ sessions for only £3.75 per week and with over 100 activities to choose from across 5 Swansea Leisure … [Read more...] about Cheap as Chips But Healthy!
Sofa to Race, Get the 12 Week Training Plan
Arghhh. Day 2 of the 12 week training is now underway, things are getting hard and day 1 was a rest day. I’ve downloaded the really useful Active Swansea week by week 3 month guide to getting fit for the Swansea Half . My general feeling about being ready to train for the race is ‘pffff” I … [Read more...] about Sofa to Race, Get the 12 Week Training Plan
Ideas to Spoil Mam on Mothers Day
Mother’s Day is only around the corner so if you’re stuck for ideas on how to spoil your mam, here are 3 to get you started. 1) cozy prom walk: Show you care without breaking the bank, head over to Swansea Prom, stroll along the seafront, stop off for an ice cream, soak up waterfront views … [Read more...] about Ideas to Spoil Mam on Mothers Day
Capturing Dylan’s Swansea
Our team at the Dylan Thomas Centre have just completed the third week of a photography course with Welsh Centre for Action on Dependency and Addiction (WCADA). This course introduces participants to photography and encourages them to create original images inspired by the life and poems of Dylan … [Read more...] about Capturing Dylan’s Swansea
Sofa to Swansea Halfer, I’m (not yet) Going Bananas
Hello. Are you in training yet? Since my first blog post I’ve done a couple of ‘fitness things’ towards the Swansea Half Marathon training but I’m not exactly going bananas. I’ve managed to stay on track with a couple of runs this week and a ‘pre 12 week marathon training plan plan‘ The idea … [Read more...] about Sofa to Swansea Halfer, I’m (not yet) Going Bananas