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Get Welsh in Swansea this weekend

Get yourself down to Castle Square this Saturday 27 February and sample the abundance of Welsh food and drink on offer.

From quality wines and dairy products, to meat and fruit and vegetables.  On top of this, there will be entertainment going on throughout the day.

Come and join in the fun during St David's Week in Swansea.

Also, children visiting Swansea Market on 28 February and 1 March in Welsh costume can have a free 7" x 5" photo!

Happy Birthday Plantasia!

Plantasia will be celebrating its 20th birthday this Saturday, and for one day only the prices will be the 1990 prices - £1 for adults and 75p for children.

Join in the party atmosphere this Saturday, 20th February when there'll be  African drumming, a special birthday trail, plus Teg the Tiger mascot will be prowling!.

St David's Week concerts

Welsh rock band The Automatic gave a great performance in the Brangwyn Hall last night so don't miss Welsh Rock Band night tonight (Tues 23 Feb)!

Ex Stereophonics drummer, Stuart Cable's new band Killing for Company will be headlining plus a further four bands - all this for just a fiver!  Should be a top night!

If rock is not your thing, then go and see X Factor runner up Rhydian Roberts, who will be joining the Morriston Orpheus Choir on St David's Day itself.

There are still tickets available for all of these concerts - have a look at St David's Week website!

There is still time to order yourself a hanging basket

Add a touch of colour to your home this summer with a beautiful floral hanging basket.   Containing a stunning array of flowers including Begonias, Surfinia and Diascia the baskets are a cheap and easy way to decorate your home.  For only £27.10 you will receive a pre-made hanging basket delivered directly to your door. 

The deadline for ordering baskets is Saturday 27 February, 2010.  For more information and to download an order form visit Breathe Swansea

February Half Term Activities in Swansea

Wondering what to do this coming half term?  Where to take the kids?  Or something to do yourself?

Well check out our February Half Term Activities where you can find plenty of activites in our Active Swansea Leisure Centres from kayaking, football, netball, swimming, mini tennis and rollerskating.

Something a bit less energetic?  How about Animal Antics in Plantasia?  Storytimes in one of Swansea's Libraries?  Workshops at the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery?  Fun activities with the Junior Park Rangers?  Or maybe play sessions with the Children's Play Team?

View them all here!

New brochure available for St David's Week 2010

Have a look at the St David's Week brochure for 2010.

X Factor finalist confirmed for St David's Week in Swansea

Rhydian Roberts, the 2007 X Factor finalist will help celebrate St David's Week in Swansea, by performing with Morriston Orpheus Choir on St David's Day itself.

Tickets are available from the Grand theatre Box Office for £18.

Don't forget - tickets are still available for The Automatic, Welsh Band Night and Patrick Jones.

Rocking out for the launch of St David's Week 2010!

Welsh rock band, the Automatic kicks off this years St David's Week - the only week long celebration of our patron saint in Wales.  Watch them rock out at the Brangwyn Hall on 22 February, while they perform some of their biggest hits, which include 'Monster', 'Steve McQueen' plus songs from their new album 'Tear the Signs Down'.

If that's not enough, then five emerging Welsh rock bands will be performing "Welsh Band Night" on the 23 February.  Killing for Company, Audiocalm, Tiger Please, Cuba Cuba and A New Day will be helping Swansea celebrate St David's Day with over three hours of crashing guitars and soaring vocals.

Book tickets for these one off events via St David's Day - book early to avoid disappointment.

New Waterfront Winterland film on YouTube

Have a look at our new Waterfront Winterland film on YouTube - see if you can spot your friends iceskating (sorry those of you in work who can't see it).

Christmas game on Swansea big screen

Come down to Castle Square on December 19 from 2pm until 5pm to try out a new interactive game called 'Make the Christmas Tree Grow'. 

Race your friends to make your Christmas trees grow to full size by catching falling stars and see your tree light up with decorations as it grows.  Might make a fun break from all that Christmas shopping!

Head on down to the Waterfront Winterland..

It will get you into the Christmas spirit, we promise!  Buy your Ice Skating tickets in advance and use one of the TWO rinks we have this year - Rocky's Rink for the children and the Admiral Rink for the grown ups.

From there why not experience the magnificent views of Swansea on the Big Wheel, and then head on inside to warm yourself up with a nice glass of mulled wine - adults only of course!

If that doesn't get you in the Christmas spirit, then the Oxford Street Christmas Market starts tomorrow!

Read Victoria Jones' blog on her fun day out at the Waterfront Winterland.

Book your tickets for the panto online

Tickets for Penyrheol Theatre's Christmas pantomime, Cinderella, are now available to book online.  The panto takes place between January 14-23, so make sure you get to see the magical tale by booking early!

Book your Cinderella tickets here!

Christmas parade was huge success!

Well, Santa has been and gone, but don't worry....he will be back again very soon.  We all enjoyed the Christmas Parade and lights switch on.

There are a selection of images on Flickr for you to take a look at - thanks to Nigel Ward for these.

Santa Claus is coming to town....this Sunday!

The countdown to Christmas officially starts this Sunday, as Father Christmas himself will be joining many decorated floats for the Christmas parade and lights switch on.

Furthermore, this Sunday also welcomes the opening of Waterfront Winterland.  The Admiral rink will once again be there, and this year will be joined by Rocky's rink for children - book your ice skating tickets here!

There is even a chance to win a Nintendo DSi... 

Free child entry at Plantasia

Plantasia are offering a fantastic deal for children until the end of December.  With every full paying adult, you will receive a free child entry.

All you have to do is text the word KIDS to 60006.  You will then receive a text message which you will have to show to the staff at reception in Plantasia.

Terms & conditions apply.

Junior Park Rangers event this Friday

Come to Brynmill Park on Friday 30 October where the Junior Park Rangers have a few places left for their fun day from 10am - 12 noon.

Book your child's place now on 01792 635484 - see you there! 

Looking for events and activities this Half Term?

Wondering what to do with the kids?  Where to take them?  Well, there are plenty of events happening throughout Swansea to keep the little ones entertained.

Your local Active Swansea Leisure Centres are providing a whole host of fun activities, from Kayaking to Football Courses and Bouncy Castle Fun.  Find out what's on in your local centre...

You could also handle some bugs and other animals at Animal Antics in Plantasia, join in the fun with the Junior Park Rangers, listen to some storytime sessions at your local library, book your place at the Big Draw in the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery or Swansea Museum or enjoy the spooks and thrills of the Halloween Ghost Train as the Bay Rider is transformed for one night only....yes, you guessed it, Halloween.

With so much choice, how are you going to decide?

Help us celebrate Wales' National Children's Day

On Saturday 17 October, we will be celebrating Wales' National Children's Day at the LC, taking part in all the fun activities going on throughout the day.

For just £4, you can join in the excitement by trying out all the major attractions at the LC, along with plenty of other activities including Junior Football, Rugby skills, storytelling and Plantasia's bug display.  Or why not catch up with Active Arnie for an afternoon of sports and games?

You can also win some great prizes with the Nintendo Wii challenge!

Sound like fun? 

Hop aboard the Halloween Ghost Train...

...this...er....Halloween, as the train takes a spooky ride across Swansea Prom.  Join us and dress up in your scariest halloween outfits.  Just make sure you are accompanied by an adult (it's not too scary, honest!)