A Bluestone chosen from the Preseli Hills is on display at Singleton Botanical Gardens for visitors to touch the stone and make a wish before it moves on to its next location.
The rock represents Britain and will travel to The International Peace Garden on the border between USA and Canada as a mark of friendship between our nations.
If you fancy brightening up your surroundings with a beautiful floral display this summer, you can order one from the Parks service by 3 March 2012. Order forms for hanging baskets are available online now.
To find out more information about the this year's summer hanging basket scheme please contact Floral Decoration Services on 01792 297486.
The Rainforest Hut is the brand new feature in Plantasia. The hut is a tropical hut similar to those lived in by native Indian tribes, and will be opening it's doors to the public on Saturday 22 October.
With the weather not looking too clever for the whole of this week, this is a great opportunity to take the family to check out the new feature, and with a whole host of activities taking place it will be a fun day out.
Learn how to grow your own fruit and veg at the Edible Land event on Tuesday 23 August.
This great event is taking place in Singleton Botanical Gardens, at the top end of Singleton Park (by the Gower Road entrance) from 11.00am - 3.00pm.
Ask the experts for advice on growing your own fruit and vegetables and beekeeping, watch cooking demos and get the kids to make a cress head to take home. It sounds like a fun event and it's all free, so come on down.
Head on down to Singleton Botanical Gardens this Sunday (21 August) to witness a rare plant sale. This is a great opportunity to pick yourself up a rare and special plat for your home or garden.
The sale will take place between 10am - 5pm, and is part of Botanics in Bloom 2011.
p.s. Morriston Big Band will also be playing, plus there are loads of activities for the kids to take part in.
Singleton Botanical Gardens hosts Bots in Bloom all month, with guided walks, workshops and children's fun activities. There are also popular band concerts on Sunday afternoons.
The beautiful walled botanical gardens are at the top of Singleton Park - the easiest way to find it is to park near the junction of Sketty Road and Brynmill Lane, go through the gate and turn right. The gardens will be on your left.
It's Love Parks Week from Saturday 23 - Sunday 31 July.
Every year there are hundreds of fun activities and events taking place, so why not visit your local park to see what activities are going on?
The final closing date for the Swansea in Bloom competition is Monday 20 June, so if you haven't entered yet then this is your final call!
So, download your entry form today to make sure you are in with a chance of winning.
Make Swansea a more beautiful place to work, live and visit.
Great news if you are a horticulturist or just like looking after your garden.....
There is a rare plant sale at Clyne Gardens on Sunday 15 May between 10am - 5pm, which is completely free to attend.
Clyne Gardens will be stunning at this time of year as they are in full bloom, while there are also band concerts taking place between 3pm - 5pm.
A whole host of events have now been added to the Swansea Bay Summer Festival 2011. Events taking place during May include a Welsh Cheese and Cider Festival in Gower Heritage Centre, Race for Life, LC Swansea Bay 5k, a Midnight Sleep Walk and Clyne in Bloom.
There are many more events taking place - take a look at the full list of events in May.
If you have an event you would like to be included in the Swansea Bay Summer Festival then submit your event details and we will do the rest.
During May, Clyne Gardens will be at it's best with the stunning azaleas and rhododendrons in full bloom.
Clyne Gardens in full Bloom
Along with the stunning scenery there are also a range of events taking place throughout the month including band concerts, children's activities, a rare plant sale which is free to attend, bird and wildlife walks and guided tours.
Take a guided tour through Clyne Gardens
Two bank holidays in a row must be tight on the old purse strings, but don't worry, there are plenty of activities over this bank holiday weekend that that will keep you and your family entertained for little or no expense.
If the weather is as good as last weekend then you will be wanting to enjoy the weather outside, yes? So you could take a stroll through Clyne Gardens in full bloom, take a walk along Swansea Prom, visit one of Swansea's stunning beaches or attend the Mumbles Musical Mile Festival.
There is also the small matter of the royal wedding this friday also, and the whole event is being shown on the Big Screen in Castle Square!
If you would rather somewhere indoors then Swansea has a whole host of exhibitions taking place at our cultural venues, whilst you can always keep fit at one of our Active Swansea Leisure Centres....
Whatever you decide, we hope you enjoy your bank holiday weekend.
Come and join us for a walk around Clyne Gardens with a trained walk leader at a pace that suits you.
Meet at the main entrance of Clyne Gardens (by the Woodman pub, Mumbles Road) on Friday 15 April at 2.00pm.
It is a FREE walk and we will finish with a chat and a free cup of tea/coffee at the Junction Café, Mumbles Road at about 4pm.
For more information ring the Discovery Centre, Brynmill Park on 01792 205327.
Come along for an update on the Cwmdonkin Park restoration project and opportunities for participation and involvement in forthcoming events and activities from 7.30pm – 10.00pm in the Main Hall, Pantygwydr Church Centre.
The continued involvement of community groups, volunteers and public is vital to the project, so we'd love to see you there.
Y Newyddion Diweddaraf am Brosiect Parc - Dydd Gwener 8 Ebrill 2011
Y diweddaraf gan Gyngor Abertawe am brosiect adfywio Parc Cwmdonkin a chyfleoedd i gymryd
rhan mewn digwyddiadau a gweithgareddau i ddod yn y parc. 7.30pm – 10.00pm - Prif Neuadd, Canolfan Eglwys Pantygwydr.
Mae cyfranogiad parhaus grwpiau cymunedol, gwirfoddolwyr a'r cyhoedd yn hanfodol i'r prosiect.
The popular plant sales return to the Botanical Gardens in Singleton Park this Saturday 2 April, and will continue each Saturday until 1 October.
You can find the Botanical Gardens at the top of the park near the Sketty Road entrance.
The garden shop is run entirely by volunteers from the Friends of the City of Swansea Botanical Complex. They are are all keen local gardeners and more than happy to share their knowledge with you.
We have just found out that there will be a free organised walk around Brynmill Park and Singleton Park. The walk takes place on Friday 1 April between 2pm-4pm and will be led by an organised by a trained walk leader and you will receive a free cup of tea or coffee.
If this interests you then contact the Discovery Centre, Brynmill Park on 01792 205327.
p.s. don't forget to wear the appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather...
Plantasia have many are plenty of ways to keep the children entertained during spring at Plantasia. Learn all about the rainforest with scorpions, insects, plants and much more at the Rainforest Roadshow on __ April.
You could join us for an Easter Bunny tea party on the 23 & 24 April, and don't forget Animal Antics is back for Hawk Talk, where you can handle birds of prey in an interactive animal handling show.
Brighten up your business or home this summer with a beautiful hanging basket from Swansea Council's Specialist Parks Team.
Prices start from £28.51 for a basket (supply only, no watering), but business can also order troughs and lamp floral decorations which includes all the feeding and watering to keep your flowers blooming all summer long.
To order a hanging basket visit www.swansea.gov.uk/hangingbaskets to fill out the form - please return it before Saturday 26 February 2011.
We've got a change of venue for our Junior Park Rangers event tomorrow, Wednesday 9 February. It's a Winter Crafts session, and will take place from 4.30pm - 5.30pm in the Discovery Centre, Brynmill Park.
Book your child a place now by using the online booking form - see you there!
Sylwer bod y lleoliad ar gyfer ein digwyddiad Ceidwaid Parc Iau, ddydd Mercher 9 Chwefror, wedi newid. Sesiwn Crefftau’r Gaeaf yw hon ac fe’i cynhelir rhwng 4.30pm a 5.30pm yn y Ganolfan Ddarganfod, Parc Brynmill.
Cadwch le ar gyfer eich plentyn nawr drwy ddefnyddio’r ffurflen cadw lle ar-lein – welwn ni chi yno!
The Parks team has told us that they have a new hotline number to report safety issues, broken benches, offensive graffiti, criminal damage, vandalism to playgrounds and minor nuisance issues.
Just call the Parkswatch hotline on 0800 0787357 if you would like to report a Parks problem.
