Good morning, Swansea! This is the Swansea Scoop. The local newsletter that’s like jumping into a big pile of raked leaves, just for the fun of it.

In this week’s Swansea Scoop:

• 🎃 66+ Halloween Events!

• 🖼️ Painting Your Dreams!

• 🎆 Fireworks Shows!

•  🌰 Conker Competition!

• … and tons more!

Let’s get to it.

— James

THE DIGEST

🐟 Pier Restaurant Re-opens: Mumbles Pier’s new Copperfish restaurant opened for business this week - it’s open daily from 9 AM - 5 PM serving breakfast and Copperfish Classics. Plus, following the recent fire, a temporary arcade has also opened in time for half-term, open daily between 10 AM - 8 PM.

☕ New Coffee Shop: Woodrows Coffee Co. opened on Bryn-y-mor Road this week. As well as good coffee, the homely spot serves food including baked potatoes, paninis, and burgers. Evening events are planned, and it’s also available as a venue for hire.
📍 79 Bryn-y-mor Rd, Swansea, SA1 4JQ. Open Mon - Fri 9 AM - 4 PM and Sat-Sun 10 AM - 4 PM.

🦀 New Seafood Deli: The owners of the popular Gower Seafood Hut in Mumbles opened a brand new physical store this weekend, the Gower Seafood Deli. It sells fresh cockles and laverbread, fish, plus arts and crafts, and more.
📍 618 Mumbles Road, Swansea, SA3 4EA.

🚌 Free Bus Travel: Swansea Council has announced that riders travelling around Swansea can ride on buses for free on weekends in the countdown to Christmas (and up until new year), starting on November 16th.

WHAT’S ON

66+ Halloween Events

All prepped for Halloween? Here, there’s a bowl full of sweets for trick-or-treating visitors that I’ve been ordered not to touch - else I’ll be electrocuted like Frankentein’s Monster.

There are tons of spooky parties, crafts, and activities every day this week for kids and adults (the image says 66 (the original count, then there were more - and 66 looked too good!). Why not get yourself to a Halloween party a day to make the most of those once-a-year costumes! See them all listed with all the other events below.

😆 Tons of Stand Up

Away from the horror and gore of Halloween, there’s a whole bunch of live comedy gigs in Swansea this week, including a new monthly comedy club. Here’s the lowdown:

😂 Tawny Owl brings his UK tour, The Adventures of Tawny Owl - a mix of rap, music and stand-up, plus support, to The Cross Keys pub in the city centre.
Wednesday October 30th | 7.30 PM - 10 PM | £8

😂 2022 Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Colin Hoult heads to the Grand Theatre, delivering a hilarious show about family, fatherhood, and a childhood encounter with a ouija board and a gorilla.
Friday November 1st | 8 PM | £20

😂 Fresh from Live at the Apollo and Have I Got News for You, Maisie Adam brings her new tour to the Taliesin Arts Centre with a show blending witty charm and sharp anecdotes.
Friday November 1st | 8PM | £22.50

😂 Kick-Off Comedy Club launches tonight, bringing four top stand-ups, including Paul F Taylor, to the Swansea.com Stadium for an evening of fun and laughter.
Saturday November 2nd | Doors 6.30 PM, Show At 8 PM | £5 - £14

BOOK AHEAD: MANIC STREET PREACHERS

🎸 The Manic Street Preachers will perform at Swansea Arena on Friday May 9th and Saturday May 10th, 2025. Tickets go on sale on Friday November 1st at 9.30 AM. Tickets are likely to fly out, so, set your alarm and make sure your internet connection is rock solid!

QUESTION TIME

BEST OF THE REST

There’s loads to do and see across the city this week, including plenty to keep the kids busy over half-term - Halloween-themed and not.

Monday October 28th

👨‍🚀 Family Space Fun: Head to Stall 53/54 at Swansea Market for Mimi’s Space Adventure - there’ll be free hands-on space experiments, crafts, and puzzles as part of the Swansea Science Festival - in conjunction with the UK Space Agency and the Insitute of Physics Wales. Also on Tuesday 29th and Wednesday 30th October.
Free | 10 AM - 4 PM

⚽ 3G Football Play: Underhill Hub is opening its 3G pitch for “Pay & Play” On Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday during half-term. No need to book, just turn up with a ball and let the kids play while you enjoy a cuppa in the cafe.
10 AM - 2 PM | £2

🎭 Crafty Cabaret: Make props and costumes in a creative workshop that will then be used in a 45-minute improvised performance by Flossy & Boo in the Crafty Cabaret.
11 AM | Pay What You Can - £9.90

🚲 Swansea Sport & Health Sessions: There’s something active to get involved in for all ages this week - including cycling, mountain biking, pickleball, basketball, street games, aerobics and more.
Free - £10 | Booking Required

📖 Half-term Library Fun: There's loads of free, fun activities at libraries in Swansea all week long, including a Firework Lego Challenge, Halloween Crafts, and Spooky Stories. Click the link for a full gallery of locations and events.

Tuesday October 29th

🖱️ Computer Fun: Join Swansea University and Technocamps for CTRL + ALT + Critique, a fun and interactive event where you’ll uncover how technology shapes your world. You’ll learn to code, and design creative digital solutions to real-life community challenges.
10AM - 2 PM | Free

🚲 Bicycle Skills: Bikeability at Dunvant RFC is hosting two events today, Tots on Tyres for under 7s (a fun session using all types of bikes, scooters, balance bikes and trikes around an obstacle course) and Cycle Skills for 8+ (cycling games and cycle skills in preparation for National Standards Level 1.
12 PM - 1 PM | £7 and 2 PM - 3 PM | £10

🎶 Live Opera and Cabaret: Get ready for drama and thrills as Mid Wales Opera performs Leoncavallo’s iconic operatic thriller, Pagliacci! at the Taliesin Arts Centre. After the opera, enjoy a lively cabaret featuring all the show’s singers and musicians.
7.30 PM | £6 - £17.50

Wednesday October 30th

🌲 Bushcraft Skills: Join Ancient Boar and Coed Lleol Swansea on Kilvey Hill for a morning of learning ancient skills used to survive in the wild.
Free | 18+ | Booking Required

🎭 Under Milk Wood: Swansea Little Theatre will perform its annual presentation of Dylan Thomas’ most famous work at The Dylan Thomas Theatre, marking 70 years since it was written. Also on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
7.30 PM | £12 - £15

🏉 Dan Biggar: Join Wales and British Lions rugby legend, Dan Biggar, for dinner and a live Q&A session, plus a silent auction and comedy from Lenny Dee - at the Manor House, Clydach.
7 PM - Late | £40

🎭 Moomins Puppet Show: Head to the Taliesin Arts Centre for a family-friendly show: Moomintroll wakes up feeling uneasy in a wintery Moominvalley, embarking on an adventurous journey filled with magical puppetry, pop-up book scenery, and heartwarming original music.
2 PM | £8

✏️ Comic Art Masterclass: Kev F Sutherland has written and drawn for the Beano, Doctor Who, and Marvel comics - and now he wants to teach you how easy it is! Age 7+.
St Thomas Library | 10 AM - 12 PM and Sketty Library | 2 PM - 4 PM

🌰 Conker Competition: Singleton Park is the location for Big Conker, dubbed Swansea’s largest conker event, with prizes and a raffle, raising money for Matt’s Cafe. Head along with your champion conker!

😱 Spooky Fiction Panel: Head to Waterstones who will be welcoming C.J Tudor, Carly Reagon, and Liz Hyde for an evening of spooky book chat.
6 PM | £3

Thursday October 31st

💄 Lipstick on Your Collar: Step back in time for an evening of 1950s and 60s hits at The Grand Theatre, with a live band performing over forty classics from rock 'n' roll legends to British Invasion icons.
7 PM | £29.50

Friday November 1st

🎆 Fireworks Show: Join Dunvant RFC for the biggest independent fireworks display in South Wales, including barbecue food, sweets, and drinks.
6 PM - 9.30 PM | £6

🦖 Dinomania: Plantasia hosts a day of dinosaur fun where you’ll get the chance to meet baby dinosaurs, big dinosaurs, and complete a dino trail around the tropical zoo.
10 AM - 4 PM | £12.95

Saturday November 2nd

🍎 Fruit Trees Workshop: Join The Environment Centre for an introduction to growing fruit trees in small spaces, led by Cyfoeth y Coed’s Anna Williams.
10.30 AM - 12.30 PM | Free (Optional Donation)

🍹 Tequila Festival: Celebrate the El Poco Tequila Festival at Piñatas Burrito Bar, where you’ll have the chance to sip and savour over 100 varieties of Mexico’s favourite liquor.

🥗 Vegan Mini Market: Join Brontosaurus Vegan Lifestyle Store and a host of other traders for the Swansea Vegan Mini Market at the centre of Swansea Market.
10 AM - 3 PM

👛 Sketty Community Market: Head down to St Paul’s Parish Centre to browse and buy a wide variety of food, gifts, books, bric-a-brack and crafts from local sellers, including The Little Valley Bakery and Bud and Bay.
9.30 AM - 12.30 PM

👛 Pennard Farmers Market: Head to Pennard Community Hall to find a wide range of food, drink, and other products from local makers and businesses including Private Chef Christos, Earthly Rebels, and Babita's Spice Deli.
9 AM - 1 PM

🍄 Fungi Walk: Join the Friends of Singleton Park for a guided walk to explore the fascinating world of mushrooms, in collaboration with Natur Hud. Meet at the Swiss Cottage.
10 AM - 12 PM | Free

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Welsh Music Festival: Gŵyl NAWR, a one-day celebration of left-field and experimental music and spoken word, returns to Tŷ Tawe in the city centre - guitarist Gwenifer Raymond will headline, followed by a closing DJ set from snooker legend, Steve Davis.
11 AM | £15

🎭 Theatre in Focus: Peter Richards talks about the life and works of a great playwright illustrated by excerpts from their plays. This month it’s Aphra Behn - at the Grand Theatre Arts Wing.
12.30 PM | £7

🕷️ Meet Spider-Man: The web-slinging superhero will be at Swansea Gymnastics Centre where, in between swinging from the rafters, he’ll be available for selfies and chat.
2.30 PM - 3.30 PM | £10

😎 Blues Brothers: The Chicago Blues Brothers bring their RESPECT Greatest Hits Tour to the Grand Theatre, bringing a high-energy, all-singing, all-dancing musical mash-up of Blues Brothers classics and tour showstoppers.
7.30 PM | £29.50

🎶 Cara Dillion: Following the release of her album and book Coming Home, Cara Dillon brings her acclaimed live show to the Taliesin Arts Centre, blending new material with beloved classics, accompanied by an extraordinary 5-piece band.
7.30 PM | £28

Sunday November 3rd

🎨 Dream Painting: Join the Dream Salon: Live from the Freud Museum London at Noah’s Yard, a unique art and science event where an attendee's recent dream is discussed while it's painted live onto pages from Freud's The Interpretation of Dreams.
2 PM - 5 PM | Free (Booking required)

💷 Crafters & Co Market: Head to The Lodge in Gorseinon for a pop-up market filled with small local businesses selling everything from jewellery and food, to toys and gifts.

🎄 Bauble Painting: Join Dunvant Christian Fellowship at Dunvant Gospel Hall for an afternoon of relaxed Christmas bauble painting in partnership with local pottery studio, Craftsea.
4 PM - 5.30 PM | £5 - £10

👛 Pontardawe Inn Market: Head down to the Pontardawe Inn for its monthly market, featuring food, crafts, and a whole host of local traders.

PLAN AHEAD: SWANSEA FIREWORKS DISPLAYS

Looking for the best spot to huddle together to “ooh!” and “aah!” under a lit-up sky in Swansea? Here’s a glimpse at as many of the organised fireworks displays across the city that I could find! Full details next week!

SCRUMPTIOUS SCOOPS

Maderia has become a firm favourite in the city centre, known for its Portuguese and international food served over lunch, dinner, and seasonal menus - its Christmas menu recently launched, too!

Its lunch menu (served daily from 12 PM - 3 PM) includes chicken piri piri, scampi, and soup.

The dinner menu includes starters like avocado pear and prawn cocktail, with mains of fish, pasta, and meat featuring monkfish, pasta spaghetti lobster, and ribeye steak.

⏰ Opening Times:
Monday - Thursday: 12 PM - 3 PM | 5 PM - 9 PM
Friday and Saturday: 12 PM - 9.30 PM

📍 Location Map and Directions: 46 The Kingsway, Swansea, SA1 5HP

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SWANSEA WORDLE (#6) 🧠

Swansea Wordle gets more web traffic than Google, and it’s back for Round 6. Are you Swansea’s Wordle Champ? Prove it!

Every answer is a place, person or thing related to our fine city.

Have a go, then reply to this e-mail to let me know how you got on!

WEATHER

Mon 28th: 15°C 🌡️ 11°C 🌧️ Light rain and a moderate breeze

Tue 29th: 15°C 🌡️ 8°C 🌫️ Misty and light winds

Wed 30th: 15°C 🌡️ 10°C ☁️ Light cloud and light winds

Thu 31st: 15°C 🌡️ 9°C ⛅ Sunny intervals and light winds

Fri 1st: 13°C 🌡️ 6°C ⛅ Sunny intervals and light winds

Sat 2nd: 11°C 🌡️ 5°C ☀️ Sunny and a gentle breeze

Sun 3rd: 13°C 🌡️ 6°C ☀️ Sunny and a gentle breeze

LIVE MUSIC 🎸

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October 28th
The Uplands Tavern | Open Mic | 7.30 PM

October 29th
The Bayview | Open Mic | 8 PM

October 30th
Cu Mumbles | Greg Abate With The Dave Cottle Trio | 8 PM
The New Valley | Open Mic | 7.30 PM

October 31st
Patti Pavilion | Scouting For Girls | 7 PM
Waterloo Stores | Open Mic | 7.30 PM
Pinatas | Stone Deaf | 7 PM

November 1st
Patti Pavilion | Cradle of Filth | 6 PM
Pontardawe Arts Centre | DSUK | 7.30 PM

November 2nd
Waterloo Stores | Live Music Sunday | 8 PM
Gorseinon Events Centre | Hells Bells | 9 PM
Patti Pavilion | The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience | 7 PM
Sin City | Abolute Bowie | 7 PM
The Studio | ABABCB Presents Open Mic | 12 PM - 4 PM

November 3rd
Langland’s Brasserie | Jeff Hooper With The Dave Cottle Trio | 7 PM
The Bunkhouse | Midnight Tornado | 4 PM
Pontardawe Arts Centre | Focus | 7.30 PM
Pontardawe Inn | Poco Loco | 5 PM
Sobanski Music Laboratory | Cinema & Co. | 7 PM
Hippos | Open Mic | 4 PM

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