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This May enjoy award winning rhododendrons and azaleas at Clyne in Bloom. Watch blockbuster classics outdoors as Pop-Up Cinema brings you Transformers and Oystermouth Castle screens Les Miserables and Skyfall. And don’t forget the family favourite, Animal Antics at Plantasia.
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Clyne in Bloom Wednesday 1 – Friday 31 Mai Clyne Gardens |
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Parthian present a double launch of two new titles by Stevie Davies and by Dai Smith Thursday 16 May, 7.00pm Dylan Thomas Centre Stevie Davies launches her latest book, Awakening, and Dai Smith discusses his new novel, Dream On. |
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A Night at the Museum – Superheroes! Friday 17 May, 6.00pm National Waterfront MuseumDress up as your favourite superhero and experience the Museum after hours. Take part in hands on activities and finish the evening by watching The Incredibles (U, 2004). |
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Stacey Kent & her musicians Saturday 18 May, 7.30pm Taliesin Arts Centre Stacey Kent, a member of the Blue Note roster of recording artists, now boasts six bestselling albums, a string of awards, including the British Jazz Award and BBC Jazz Award for Best Vocalist, as well as a fan base that enables her to sell-out concert halls around the world. |
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Table Tennis Saturday 18 May, 11.00am – 3.00pm Castle Square With the World Table Tennis Championships taking place head down to Castle Square and try some table tennis sessions, watch demos, watcth all the latest action from the Championships on the Big Screen. Free event. |
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Wales on Wheels Saturday 18 May, 11.00am – 4.00pm National Waterfront Museum Entertainment and education for all the family organized by the Roads & Road Transport History Association. |
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Saturday Adult Classes Saturday 18 May, 11.00am – 4.00pm YMCA, Swansea Develop your own unique art projects and produce a truly original piece of artwork in this creative workshop series. Create works inspired by Richard Glynn Vivian’s collection and learn new skills in our ‘Master Class’ sessions run by professional artists. Learn to create transfer and monoprints in this hands-on workshop investigating printmaking with artist Lucy Donald. Complete beginners welcome, open to anyone 16+. All activities are free. Booking essential. |
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Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 May, 7.00pm Swansea Grand Theatre From the makers of Peppa Pig comes this BAFTA award-winning television animation for the first time ever live on stage. |
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This House Sunday 19 May, 7.00pm Taliesin Arts Centre A new play by James Graham-It’s 1974 and the corridors of Westminster ring with the sound of infighting and backbiting as Britain’s political parties battle to change the future of the nation, whatever it takes. |
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Science Show: Bloodhound Supersonic Car Sunday 19 May, 2.00pm National Waterfront Museum Hold on tight as we take you on a journey of discovery in this exhilarating, interactive science show. Delivered by Engineering Explained. Free |
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Science Show: Science of Sport Sunday 19 May, 3.30pm National Waterfront Museum This exciting and interactive show uses lots of audience involvement to make you think about sport as you never have before. Be prepared to limber up and join in the activities. Delivered by Science made Simple. Free |
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Pink- a -Blue Walk Sunday 19 May, 11.00am Swansea Bay Starting outside Verdi’s Ice Cream Parlour, Mumbles, this is a 4.5 mile circular walk, which takes in Black Pill Lido, with stunning views out to Swansea Bay. Download an application form |
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LC Swansea Bay Primary School Fun run Saturday 21 May, 6.00pm Blackpill Lido |
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Toril Brancher Exhibition – Looking for Glenys Cour (A work in progress) Tuesday 21 May – Sunday 2 June First floor, Mission Gallery Toril has been commissioned to produce a film, an artist’s portrait of Glenys Cour. In this exhibition we get a rare glimpse of a work in progress, including film and photography of Toril’s search for Glenys within the local landscape. A solo exhibition of Glenys Cour’s work, curated by Mel Gooding, will be part of our exhibition programme when we return to the Gallery, post redevelopment. Glynn Vivian Offsite Exhibition in partnership with Mission Gallery |
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| Charity Pub Quiz Wednesday 22 May, 8.00pm Oriental Cocktail Bar, Swansea Marina Entry: £2 per person. Teams (Max 6 People). All proceeds go to the Pilot Cutter “Seamark” Charitable Trust |
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Peter Lord: Relationships with Pictures Thursday 23 May, 7.30pm Dylan Thomas Centre Peter Lord discusses his new book from Parthian. Full Price: £5 Concessions: £3.50 Swansea PTL: £1.70 |
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Glynn Vivian Community Café Thursday 23 May, 5.30pm – 6.30pm YMCA Swansea Join our lively discussions as we consider the gallery’s future displays. Free. |
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Wine Tasting Evening Friday 24 May, 7.00pm National Waterfront Museum Get into the summer spirit with a selection of wines from sunny California. A special evening for adults accompanied by regional music and location maps. £10/£8 concession |
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Meet the historic Bristol Channel Pilot Cutters Friday 24 May, 11.00am – 3.00pm Swansea Marina The Bristol Channel Pilot Cutters Owners Association would like to welcome visitors to ‘Meet the historic Bristol Channel Pilot Cutters’ on Swansea Museum’s pontoon in the Marina. Visitors will have the chance to talk to the owners and crew, compare the different specifications of the vessels and the different interior layouts of Mascotte, Alpha, Olga and possibly Dolphin and Peggy. Coffee and tea will be available. There will be an opportunity for visitors to sail on the Pilot Cutters in Swansea Bay from at 3.30pm -7.30pm (subject to weather conditions ). Places will be limited and will need to be booked in advance. |
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Gower Wool Week Saturday 25 May – Sunday 2 June Gower Heritage Centre |
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Glynn Vivian half term workshops Saturday 25 May, 11.00am – 4.00pm YMCA Swansea Comic Book workshop for families. Learn how comics are made from pencil to printer with Rob and Adam from the Comic Stripper Studio. |
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Sail Cars Saturday 25 – Wednesday 29 May, 12.00pm – 3.30pm National Waterfront Museum Make your own model car then blow on the sail to make the car whoosh forward. Free |
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Love your Local Market – Market Day Saturday 25 May, 10.00am-3.00pm Oxford Street and Market As part of a national Love your Market fortnight Oxford Street and Swansea Market will be hosting a variety of entertainment and cookery demos. |
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Swansea Good Food Festival Sunday 26 May Gower Heritage Centre |
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Brazilian Cultural Day Sunday 26 May, 10.00am – 5.00pm National Waterfront Museum The Festival will introduce you to Brazilian Dances, games, food tasting, and will also include workshops and performances of various activities, all of which will be free of charge. |
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Introduction to Archery Monday 27 May, 10.00am – 3.00pm King George V Playing Fields, Swansea The Bowmen of Gower will be running hourly sessions from 10am until 3pm at which you will be shown how to shoot a modern bow. All equipment will be provided. Archery is a great sport for all ages and sporting ability. The sessions are open to adults and children aged 10 or over. There will be a charge of £5 which includes tea or coffee. It is essential to book a session in advance of the day. Sessions will start on the hour and last 50 minutes. |
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| 01792 390043 | dsocarroll@yahoo.co.uk |
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Falcons at the castle Monday 27 May, 11.00am – 4.30pm Oystermouth Castle Meet some fantastic birds of prey at Oystermouth Castle. A great opportunity to come face to face and to admire how impressive these birds are up close. Don’t forget to bring your camera to have your photo taken with them! Admission prices apply. |
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 Animal Antics: RainforestTuesday 28 – Thursday 30 May, (4 shows a day: 10.30, 12pm, 2.00pm and 3.15pm) Plantasia Come and learn how to survive in the rainforest and experience some of the jungle critters first hand. Due to popularity, pre-booking is essential. |
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Junior Park Ranger – Dylan Thomas Arts and Crafts Wednesday 29 May, 1.00pm – 2.00pm Cwmdonkin Park. Junior Park Rangers get creative with poetry, arts and crafts at Cwmdonkin Park |
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Glynn Vivian Family Film Club: East Meets West Wednesday 29 May, 11.00am – 2.00pm YMCA Swansea 11.00am – The adventures of Tin Tin: Secret of the unicorn (PG) / 2.00pm – Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (PG) |
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Glynn Vivian Young People’s Film Club – The Matrix Trilogy Wednesday 29 May, 5.30pm YMCA Swansea Comic Book film -Our YP’s select ’12 films to watch before you grow old. Free |
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Scrappy Happy Robots Thursday 30 May – Sunday 2 June, 12.00pm – 3.30pm National Waterfront Museum Make a robot from all sorts of bits and bobs from our scrappy happy heap. |
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Kings & Commoners – The Musical Friday 31 May and Saturday 1 June, 7.30pm Taliesin Arts Centre Written by Becca Cooper, Music by Nathan Jones - Welcome to London! While the streets are rife with beggars, thieves and poverty, King James is concerned with the pressing matter of his son’s lack of bride. |
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Cerys Matthews – Live Friday 31 May, 7.30pm Brangwyn Hall Cerys plays with a troupe of the sharpest and most inventive musicians in a set brimming with character interspersed with stories. Tickets: £25.00, £20.00 |
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Waterfront Nippers: Super Heroes Friday 31 May, 10.30am – 12.30pm & 1.30pm – 3.30pm National Waterfront MuseumDrop in themed learn and play for under fives in an inspiring galley setting. All infants must be accompanied by a carer. |
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