Swansea Events

Still time to go iceskating in Swansea

 Waterfront Winterland (or Winter Wonderland as a lot of you call it!)is in Swansea until January 4th - it makes a great family outing in this nice frosty and crisp weather.

See you there!

Merry Christmas

Track Santa's journey on Christmas Eve

Have you ever tracked Santa's journey around the world on Christmas Eve? 

You'll be able to see him whizz past on Santa cam and see where he is in the world by visiting the NORAD website!

New SwimFin lessons at Penlan Leisure Centre

The SwimFin is a flotation swimming aid shaped like a shark's fin.  It is a new and revolutionary way of helping children learn to swim.  They are great fun, encourage kids to play and make them feel more confident in the water.

These swimming lessons will come into action in January, so enroll on one of the Active Swansea swimming courses at your local leisure centre.

Only 2 days left for a chance to win £100 worth of vouchers!

Waterfront Winterland is looking for a photograph to be in next year's brochure.  Can you help?

Whether it's you with friends and family, falling over on the ice rink or having fun on the Admiral big wheel, it doesn't matter.

There are only 2 days left, so send your image to marketing@swansea.gov.uk for the chance to win £100 of vouchers, by Friday 19th December.

Christmas events in Swansea this week

There are plenty of events and activities to look forward to this week in Swansea. Wednesday 17th December sees the start of this years Christmas Pantomime, Cinderella, in the Grand Theatre. 

The fantastic "Messiah" featuring Morriston Tabernacle Choir will be in the Brangwyn Hall on Saturday 20th December.

You can still book Ice Skating, and take your children to see Santa at his grotto at Waterfront Winterland, while The Wave and Swansea Sound will be broadcasting a live show at the Winterland this Wednesday (17th).

p.s. don't forget the last UK posting dates....second class (Thursday 18th), and first class (Saturday 20th).

Winifred Coombe Tennant exhibition and talk

Winifred Coombe Tennant was an extraordinary woman. She was a suffragette, political activist and collector of art and her life is revealed in the new exhibition at the Glynn Vivian, Swansea.

There's a talk about the exhibition at 6.30pm on Friday 12 December 2008 - the preview commences at 7pm.

Book launch at Swansea Museum

 Local author Alan Richards will be launching his new book ‘Tinplate Wales’ on Saturday 13 December at Swansea Museum.

Join us for the official launch at 11am, where you will be able to pick up a signed copy of the book for £7.50, ideal for a last minute stocking filler. For more information, telephone 01792 653763.

Santa likes to be beside the seaside

Santa will be in Mumbles in Swansea this Sunday (14th), to kick off a day of activities planned for the family.  From balloon artists and stilt walkers to wine tasting and hog roast.

The cast of Cinderella from Swansea's Grand Theatre will be drawing the raffle, where you could win VIP tickets to the opening night panto.  There will also be late night opening for the shops, plus The Wave will be broadcasting their breakfast show live from Mumbles Arcade.

For further Christmas events in Swansea visit Swansea Christmas.

Have your say on the Mobile Play Bus

The Mobile Play Bus project supports communities throughout the City and County of Swansea by providing a whole variety of stimulating play opportunities.

The Project provides increased play provision, sets up and supports parent and toddler groups and visits communities to provide play and creche facilities, along with a plethora of further aims and opportunities.  For more information visit The Children's play team.

Have your say on the Mobile Play Bus

Christmas Carol Service at Brynmill Discovery Centre

Come along to the Brynmill Discovery Centre, and get into the festive mood at this year's Christmas Carol Service. 

The service takes place on Wednesday 10th December, admission is free and light refreshments will be served.  Contact Anne on 01792 465160 for further information.

Go and see Santa this Christmas

Take your child down to Waterfront Winterland to see Santa this Christmas.  The traditionally decorated Santa's Grottois open every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday until 23rd December, and each child will get a book as well as some treats.

Head on down to Waterfront Winterland and get the chance to tell Santa what you want for Christmas.

Give the gift of sport this Christmas

Gift vouchers are now on sale at all six Active Swansea leisure centres ready for Christmas.

Gift cards are available for both adults and children, and can be redeemed against a range of activities including swimming, tennis, football or badminton, fitness classes, aqua-fit and gymnastics.

Visit Active Swansea for the participating centres.

There's still time to witness the Wales Rally GB

Even though the Wales Rally GB kicked off yesterday at the SA1 Swansea Waterfront, there is still plenty of action left. Live music from 'Blondied' (a tribute to Blondie, unsurprisingly), an explosive fireworks display and the 'embarrassing bodies clinic' are just a few of the many highlights.

Don't forget, kids can go for just a quid (t&c's apply).  www.walesrallygb.com

Celebrate the release of Madagascar 2 with Plantasia

Today see's the highly anticipated release of the animated movie "Madagascar 2 - Escape to Africa", and Plantasia have teamed up with Odeon Cinema to celebrate.

If you buy a family cinema ticket at the Odeon, to see this film, then you will get a FREE child's entry to Plantasia, with a paying adult. 

So, if you are a lover of animals then what better way to spend the evening than watching Madagascar 2 in the Odeon, then head on over to Plantasia to see Swansea's own wild and exotic animals.

Sound like fun?  Check out Plantasia website for more details.

Join a Christmas Party at the Dylan Thomas Centre

The Dylan Thomas Centreare holding a "Join a Party" night on Saturday December 13th.  So, whether you are out with your work colleagues or catching up with friends, you can get yourself in the Christmas spirit with a three course Christmas dinner, disco and bar until midnight.

Christmas concerts in Swansea

Next Saturday 13th December, the Brangwyn Hall hosts the BBC NOW Music for Christmas concert. 

It'll be a great night with music by Rachmaninov and Tchaikovsky, so ring the Grand Theatre for tickets on 01792 475715.