Swansea Events

Wondering why the Castle Square fountain is red?

  The Castle Square fountain has been dyed as part of the 'paint the town red' event staged by The Wave and Swansea BID - get down there for some entertainment today!

St David's Day celebrations

One more mention for St David's Day in Swansea - there are loads of events going on this weekend, from the Get Welsh food festival in Castle Square with music and entertainment to a Dragon Parade as part of the Mumbles festivities, so go and have some fun!

Diben Dydd Gŵyl Ddewi yw dathlu bod yn Gymry, felly dewch â'ch plant gyda chi i rai o'r gweithgareddau a'r digwyddiadau gwych yn Abertawe y penwythnos hwn.

Free screenprinting Sat 28th

The Glynn Vivian Art Gallery has a FREE screenprinting workshop for children and adults tomorrow 28 February - just drop in to take part between 10am - 4.00pm.

Mae gan Oriel Gelf Glynn Vivian weithdy printio sgrîn AM DDIM i blant ac oedolion ar 28 Chwefror - galwch heibio i gymryd rhan rhwng 10am - 4.00pm.

Penlan's new multi sport sessions

  Penlan Leisure Centre has new multi sports sessions available for tots from 0-4 years old and also children that are 5 - 7 years old.

Multi-sports covers the FUNdamentals (sorry) of all sports including running, jumping, catching, throwing and kicking through fun & friendly games.

Music to celebrate St David's Week

A diverse range of musical styles is on offer in Swansea during St David's Week. 

The Storys will rock the Brangwyn Hall on Thursday 26 February and Pontarddulais Male Choir swells Gorseinon with song on Saturday.  Max Boyce also brings his own brand of laughter and music to the Grand Theatre on the Saturday and Sunday.

Ymunwch yn y canu gyda Chôr Tŷ Tawe er mwyn dathlu Dydd Gŵyl Ddewi ddydd Sul 1 Mawrth neu gallwch fwynhau cerddoriaeth roc Gymraeg gyda bandiau lleol Milkwood Jam, Stryd Plymouth – mae’r ddau ddigwyddiad yn dechrau am 6pm.

New Ospreys Rugby Courses for 5-7yr olds

The Ospreys have now teamed up with Pentrehafod Leisure Centre to offer introductory rugby courses for kids aged between 5 and 7. 

There are still courses at the other 5 Active Swansea Leisure Centres, Penyrheol, Bishopston, Penlan, Morriston and Cefn Hengoed.

This is a fabulous opportunity for young children to have access to first-class coaching and get their first taste of the joys of rugby.

Llun plentyn am ddim / Free child's photo

  Prynwch nwyddau Cymreig lleol ym Marchnad Abertawe ddydd Sadwrn, 28 Chwefror a chael llun o'ch plentyn mewn gwisg Gymreig wedi'i dynnu AM DDIM ar yr un pryd. 

Stock up on local Welsh goodies at Swansea Market on Saturday 28 February and have a FREE photo taken of your child in Welsh costume at the same time. 

 

Food festivals for St David's Day

   The Get Welsh food festival is back for its third year in Castle Square next Saturday 28 from 9am - 5pm, to celelebrate the best of Welsh food and drink - go and treat yourself to some local produce.

You can also get a 'Taste of Mumbles' in the Ostreme Hall as part of the Mumbles St David’s Day Dragon Festival Weekend - local chefs will be cooking up a storm!

Don't forget the gourmet food evening in the Dylan Thomas Centre this Wednesday 25 February either.  Celebrate Welsh cuisine with a four course meal - book now on 01792 463980.

Teithiau tywys i ddathlu Dydd Gŵyl Ddewi

Dewch i fwynhau ychydig o awyr iach ac ymweld â Gerddi Botaneg Singleton ddydd Mawrth 24 Chwefror ar gyfer Taith Dywys y Cennin Pedr.  Byddwn yn cyfarfod yng nghanolfan addysg Tŷ'r Blodau am 11am.

Hefyd, mae taith adar a bywyd gwyllt o amgylch Parc Brynmill ddydd Sul 1 Mawrth am 11am.

Mae'r teithiau'n costio £1 i bob oedolyn a 50c i blant, felly dewch i ddarganfod natur ar eich carreg ddrws - ffoniwch 01792 205327 am ragor o fanylion.

Daffodil walk during St David's Week

  Take a daffodil walk in the beautiful Singleton Botanical Gardens on Tuesday 24 February - meet at Ty'r Blodau education centre at 11am.
 
There's also a bird and wildlife walk around Brynmill Park on Sunday 1 March at 11am from the Discovery Centre.

The walks are just £1 per adult and 50p for children, so come and discover nature on your doorstep - ring 01792 205327 for more details.