Venue: Various Venues
Summer is on its way and so is the Swansea Bay Summer Festival! Now in its ninth year, the area around the fabulous sweep of Swansea Bay will come alive with a spectacular, vibrant summer scene with hundreds of events taking place on the streets, by the sea front and in the great outdoors from May 1st until September 30th.
Fruit picking on Gower Venue: Gower Peninsula
Between June and July, pick your own berries at the local farms on Gower - it's fresh, fun and healthy! What's more, you're never far from the stunning Gower beaches! Get all the locations from our website.
starts: 10 June 2008 ends: 25 July 2008
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"Ffarwel Cymru!" - Gweithio dramor : Working Abroad Venue: National Waterfront Museum
Thousands of Welsh people left their homes to work and build new communities across the world, taking industrial skills with them. Learn about the influence of these people in places as far-flung as the USA, Australia, Ukraine and even England!
starts: 14 June 2008 ends: 02 November 2008 more details...
Mission Open 08 Venue: Mission Gallery Mission Gallery is pleased to announce the introduction of the Mission Open. Artists working in 2D or digital media, based in the South Wales area with postcodes SA - CF, are invited to submit artwork for this open exhibition. Entries will be judged by Mission Gallery’s new board of directors, and the prize winner will receive the Mission...
starts: 21 June 2008 ends: 12 July 2008 more details...
'Take it Away' this summer - with the National Trust Venue: National Trust Visitor Centre, Rhossili
Throughout July and August, visit the National Trust Shop & Visitor Centre in Rhossili and grab a free pair of gloves and bag before you hit the beach! Fill it with litter and return it to the Centre to earn your free jute bag and free entry into our prize draw! The prize is a fantastic eco hamper containing energy-saving light bulbs, an eco-kettle,starts: 01 July 2008 ends: 31 August 2008 more details...
July
Walter Keeler - An Artist’s Selection Glynn Vivian Art Gallery Walter Keeler is one of Wales’ most eminent potters; a professor in ceramics, shortlisted for the Jerwood Applied Arts Prize, with work in public collections around the world. This exhibition, curated by Ralph Turner, offers a rare insight into the artists own collection of work from the last forty years.
Ends: 06 July 2008 more details...
Baby Rhyme Time Venue: Swansea Central Library Baby Rhyme Time (Ages 0 - 2) Every Wednesday from 10:00am – 10:30am and again at 2.00 - 2.30pm in July. Come along to the childrens area on the ground floor to join in the fun! Throughout August the morning sessions will continue and the afternoon session will start again in September.
starts: 02 July 2008 ends: 30 July 2008 more details...
Toddler Storytime Venue: Swansea Central Library
Preschool Story Time (Ages 3 – 5) Every Thursday from 10am and 2pm stories will be read from our wonderful collection in the children's area so come along and join the fun! Morning sessions will continue throughout August.
starts: 03 July 2008 ends: 30 July 2008 more details...
Film Night Venue: Swansea Central Library
This months film season is MUSICALS! Come to the Discovery Room on a friday evening to the library’s own mini-cinema, and watch current and classic films from our own collection for FREE! For more information give us a call or pop in and see a member of staff.
starts: 04 July 2008 ends: 25 July 2008 more details...
Toddler Storytime and Dressing Up Venue: Swansea Central Library
Toddler / Preschool Dress-Up Story Time (Ages 3 – 5)- Come along to hear a lovely story and then if you like you can dress up in some of our costumes for young children - what fun! Every fortnight, July dates are friday the 4th and the 18th of July.
starts: 04 July 2008 ends: 18 July 2008 more details...
Animals and Us - Venue: Swansea Museum Voted the best exhibition in Britain by the Sunday Times!
Ends - 20th July more details...
Skate & BMX Jam Venue: Swansea Bay Join us for skate and bmx sessions at Westcross Mini Ramp
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Film Night Venue: Swansea Central Library
This months film season is SPORT! Come to the Discovery Room on a friday evening to the library’s own mini-cinema, and watch current and classic films from our own collection for FREE! For more information give us a call or pop in and see a member of staff.
starts: 01 August 2008 ends: 29 August 2008 more details...
Botanics in Bloom Venue: Botanical Gardens at Singleton Park
At the heart of Singleton Park, within the old walled gardens, lies the Botanical Gardens, a haven for many fine specimens of rare and exotic plants. Botanics in Bloom celebrates the beauty of the gardens throughout August with a wealth of events, including concerts, demonstrations, guided tours, storytimes, art workshops, and other exciting children's.
starts: 01 August 2008 ends: 31 August 2008 more details...
The Gower Peninsula Triathlon Venue: Port Eynon Bay
Always wanted to be a triathlete? Or are you an experienced athlete? Either way, this event is for you. The course has everything, it is exhilarating for the experienced athlete as well as being achievable for the newcomer. The course includes: a 750m swim in Blue Flag Award winning water; a 24km bike route around some of Britain's most amazing countryside;
02 August 2008 more details...
Gower Agricultural Show Venue: Penrice Castle & Grounds
Held in the beautiful grounds of Penrice Castle Park, Reynoldston, the annual Gower Show provides the finest display of locally produced livestock and produce. Part of the Swansea Bay Summer Festival.
03 August 2008
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Fairy Tales and Craft Venue: Swansea Central Library
Fairy Tales & Craft (Ages 5 – 12) Enjoy a Fairy Tale Story Time with a related Craft activity afterwards. Sign Up required in advance for craft. 11am – 12 noon Sun 3rd, Sun 17th, Sun 31st
starts: 03 August 2008 ends: 31 August 2008 more details...
Toddler Storytime Venue: Swansea Central Library
Preschool Story Time (Ages 3 – 5) Every Thursday morning from 10:00am – 10:30am and again in the afternoon at 2.00 - 2.30pm stories will be read from our wonderful collection in the children's area so come along and join the fun!
starts: 04 September 2008 ends: 18 December 2008 more details...
Gower Bluegrass Festival Venue: Gower Heritage Centre
The Festival is now in its fourth year. It attracts many bluegrass musicians from the South Wales area and also from further across the Severn Bridge. During the day players have the opportunity to play on the open mic stage (pre-booked) and participate in the instrumental workshops. Those who prefer to listen & watch the performances can enjoy...
06 September 2008
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Film Night Venue: Swansea Central Library
This months film season is WORLD CINEMA! Come to the Discovery Room on a friday evening to the library’s own mini-cinema, and watch current and classic films from our own collection for FREE! For more information give us a call or pop in and see a member of staff.
starts: 05 September 2008 ends: 26 September 2008 more details...
London Variety Comes to South Wales Venue: Swansea Grand Theatre In the finest traditions of Variety and Entertainment. From the home of Entertainment in London. A night to remember at a Variety concert in aid of the Lampeter Community and Masonic Centre appeal.
07 September 2008 more details...
BBC Proms in the Park - Live in the open air! Venue: Singleton Park
Singleton Park becomes the Bay of Naples for a night as the sixth BBC Proms in the Park from Swansea celebrates an evening of Italian music and Neapolitan song. Strictly Come Dancing star Gethin Jones will host the event, which will feature Pontrhydyfen soprano Rebecca Evans and Tony-winning Broadway tenor Alfie Boe, with the BBC National Orchestra...
13 September 2008 more details...
Pembroke Festival Including the International Welsh Celtic Fiddle
competition - date to be confirmed
World Sheep Dog Trials Food and Countryside Festival, Llandeilo,
11th - 14th September
The Big Village Show weekend (celebration of rural produce and crafts),
National Botanic Garden of Wales,
13th - 14th September
Film Night Venue: Swansea Central Library This months film season is CLASSIC HORROR! Come to the Discovery Room on a friday evening to the library’s own mini-cinema, and watch current and classic films from our own collection for FREE! For more information give us a call or pop in and see a member of staff.
starts: 03 October 2008 ends: 31 October 2008 more details...
Swansea Festival of Music & The Arts - 60th Anniversary Venue: Various Venues Swansea Festival celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2008 with a wide-ranging programme of events at the usual venues: Brangwyn Hall, Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Grand Theatre and Taliesin Arts Centre. For a copy of the Diary of Events (available in July 2008) please email your name and address to admin@swanseafestival.com
starts: 04 October 2008 ends: 18 October 2008 more details...
Dylan Thomas Festival Venue: Dylan Thomas Centre Two weeks of arts events celebrating the life and work of Wales' most famous writer and poet. There will be the usual mixture of readings, talks, theatre performances, music, art, films and celebrity guests for this 11th Festival. The full programme will be available at www.dylanthomas.com from September. This year’s festival is extended by... starts: 27 October 2008 ends: 10 November 2008 more details...
Cardigan Festival of Walking 3rd – 5th October
Dylan Thomas Festival Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea, 27th
October – 10th November
November
Joe Brown's 50th Anniversary Tour Venue: Swansea Grand Theatre
One of this country’s best loved, most enduring, and acclaimed musicians, Joe Brown invites you to join him in celebrating 50 incredible years as a professional entertainer. Back by popular demand, Joe returns with his long-serving band, his daughter Sam and newest band member, record-producing son Pete. Following on from the first leg...
01 November 2008
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Fireworks Fiesta Venue: St Helen's Ground Another fantastic fireworks fiesta is planned for 2008. It is guaranteed to be a fun night for all, with live music, entertainment and a carnival atmosphere.
05 November 2008 more details...
Wales Rally GB Venue: SA1 Swansea Waterfront
The 76th edition of this world- renowned rally promises to be another great display with 3 days of competitive driving. The SA1 Waterfront area will once again provide the service park.
starts: 04 December 2008 ends: 07 December 2008 more details...
Wildlife Trust: Annual Wild Quiz Venue: Environment Centre
Pit your wits against a series of natural history questions at our annual quiz with Quiz Mistress Elizabeth May. Minced pies & mulled wine. All welcome. 09 December 2008 more details...