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Good morning, Swansea! This is the Swansea Scoop, the local newsletter that's like finding a parking space in Mumbles on a bank holiday 😊

It's a big week in Swansea with Tunes on the Bay returning for a second year running - plus the start of Clyne in Bloom, a Folk and Ale Festival, a nocturnal insect hunt - and a Boyband in the Buff at the Grand. Yes, really.

Whatever you're up to, have a good one and I'll catch you on Wednesday!

Andrew.

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The Underhill Hub has relaunched with a brand new food menu, a fresh team, and great coffee - and it's right next to the park and playground, making it a perfect stop if you're out with the kids or the dog.

And as a not-for-profit, everything they do goes back into the community.

Kick off your morning with their £5 breakfast deal - a hot drink and breakfast roll, available every day until 12pm. Feeling hungry later? Baguettes are served from 12pm.

And if you have little ones, there’s Toys & Toast - a free weekly morning for pre-schoolers and their carers.

The Hub’s also launching the Hub Collective - a space for local suppliers and businesses to showcase the best of what Mumbles has to offer, and it hosts a free monthly Repair Café, every second Friday.

Whether you're after a quiet coffee or a morning out with the kids, make Underhill Hub your next stop.

📍Underhill Hub at Underhill Park, Newton Rd, Mumbles, Swansea SA3 4SL
⏰ Mon – Sat: 9 AM – 9 PM, Sunday: 9 AM – 6 PM
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WEDNESDAY'S SCOOP (ICYMI) 🦢

There would be no Dylan Thomas without David John Thomas.

That sounds like a statement of the obvious - of course there'd be no Dylan without his father. What I mean is that the poetry, the voice, the literary obsession that made Dylan one of the most celebrated writers of the twentieth century: all of it came from one man, in one house, in the Uplands.

His name is not on any trail. There is no statue, no theatre, no murals. This week, we tell his story.

Read The Man Who Made Dylan Thomas.

THE DIGEST 📰

🍽️ Truffle, the popular French and Welsh-influenced restaurant on King Edwards Road, has been listed for sale after almost a decade under the same ownership.

🚽 The Quadrant Shopping Centre has introduced a 30p charge to use its toilets.

🎯 The BBC is looking for Swansea pairs to appear on Pointless - could it be you?

🗿 Swansea University has unveiled a permanent sculpture honouring the people who donate their bodies to medical science.

🌊 The cause of the flooding that has plagued Cwmbwrla for months is finally fixed - and Carmarthen Road fully reopens Tuesday.

FOOD & DRINK 🥙

Hello Dinner Club diners!

🍽️ A big thanks to everyone who came out to the Swansea Scoop Dinner Club this past Wednesday! The next dinner is in Mumbles on May 7th, and we’re back in the city centre on May 20th.

Want a fun way meet new people and make friends in Swansea? Take the quiz and book your seat here.

🍕 Pizza Making Time!: Children's Pizza Making Workshop at Cariad Café in Penclawdd, including a Fruit Shoot and unlimited pizza toppings.
Tuesday April 28th, 4 PM | £10 per pizza

🍷 Tuscany Supper Club: Enjoy an evening of homemade Tuscany-inspired dishes paired with wines from the region, at N.D. John Wine Merchants
Thursday April 30th, 6 PM | £40 per person

🥂 Champagne & Oysters: Celebrate the start of the May bank holiday with fresh oysters, Champagne, and special oyster dishes at Flynn's Delicatessen.
Friday, May 1st | 2 PM - 10 PM | £18 for half a dozen oysters

🌮 Cwtchitas Birthday Bash: Celebrate Cwtchitas 7th birthday at Founders & Co. with live music, Mexican food, tequila tasting, and Margarita specials.
Sunday May 3rd, 5.30 PM | Free Entry

@SWANSEA.SCOOP 📱

We headed to Swansea Airport on Friday evening, where Supercar Club Wales members raced down the runway:

More from our socials this week:

We visited Harvey at Frequent Sounds recording studio in Fforestfach to have a nose around the setup, and find out how a hobby snowballed into a successful business.

SWANSEA PROPERTY SPOTLIGHT 🏡

This 3-bedroom detached house in Gorseinon features 2 reception rooms, a large driveaway, and close to all of the local amenities. £364,995 via Two Can Properties.

Sponsored by Swansea Belly Dance Class - FCBD Style

There's a belly dance show happening in Swansea and you're invited

Swansea Belly Dance's fourth annual fundraising get-together is happening at the Depot in Swansea Grand Theatre on Saturday, May 16th from 2 PM.

Expect diverse performances and a raffle all in aid of charity, with tickets just £10. Get yours by emailing Sandra at [email protected].

Fancy giving belly dancing a go? Weekly classes begin on Thursday evenings at the Swansea Grand Theatre from May 28th - no experience (or bare belly) required.

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WHAT’S ON 📅

Together with Welsh Coast Radio

📻 Listen live at welshcoastradio.com, on your smart speaker, on the app, or on 106.5 FM across North and East Swansea.

Monday April 27th

👴 Ageing Well Activities for 50+: Enjoy activities in Swansea, including movie and soup specials, coffee mornings, bowling, and social walks.
Various times | Free

Tuesday April 28th

📚 Tales From Acorn Wood: Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's stories come to life with songs, puppetry, and interactive fun for children, featuring well-loved characters from Acorn Wood at Swansea Grand Theatre.
1.30 PM | £18.50

🖌️ Watercolour Painting Evening: Join Louisa Clamp Art at The Mermaid Cafe for a relaxing 2-hour watercolour painting session. Beginners welcome to create Bracelet Bay-themed art.
7 PM - 9 PM | £18 per person, £15 for groups of 4+

Wednesday April 29th

📸 Spaces and Places of Dylan Thomas: Join this book launch at Dylan Thomas Birthplace & Family Home showcasing photographer Robin V. Robinson's work on Dylan's life.
6.30 PM | £10

🌳 Graft Bach: Child-led "FreePlay" sessions at the National Waterfront Museum's GRAFT garden nurture creativity, exploration, and nature connection for families with kids under 5.
10 AM - 12 PM | Free (booking required)

Thursday April 30th

🕺 Boyband in the Buff: Join Gareth Gates and a cast in a nostalgic '90s and '00s boyband concert with harmonies and dance moves at Swansea Grand Theatre.
7.30 PM | £35.00

Friday May 1st

🎵 Tunes on the Bay: 3-day music festival on Swansea Beach over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend, featuring headliners JLS, Scooter, and Rossi.
May 1st - 3rd | From £45

🎉 Bingo Lingo: Head down to the Patti Pavilion for a bingo rave with crazy rounds, dance-offs, and prizes.
6.30 PM | From £13.45

Saturday May 2nd

🌲 Hidden in the Darkness: A Nocturnal Insect Hunt: Join entomologist Liam Olds on an after-dark exploration of West Cross Woodlands.
8 PM - 10 PM | Free (booking required)

🍺 Folk and Ale Festival: Enjoy a day of folk music and flavourful ales at the Pontardawe Inn with a variety of performances.
12 PM - 8 PM | Free entry

🎤 Saturday Night Comedy: Join Simon Emanuel at the Problematic Pub Comedy Club for a night of energetic stand-up with headliner Tony Burgess.
7.30 PM | £17

🎭 Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show: Based on Liz Pichon's bestselling books, this stage show features catchy tunes and hilarious performances, bringing Tom Gates' Brilliant World to life.
12.30 PM | £19.50

🎤 Mark Simmons - Jest to Impress: Enjoy a hilarious evening with master of one-liners Mark Simmons, featuring expertly crafted jokes and audience suggestions at Swansea Grand Theatre’s Arts Wing.
4 PM | £22

🛍️ Pontarddulais Market: Support local food producers and makers at The Big Circle, selling food, sweet treats, homewares, and handmade crafts.
10 AM - 2 PM

Woodland Bluebell Ecstatic Dance: Enjoy a Full Moon dance journey in Caswell's enchanting Bluebell Woods, guided by DJ Jazzy Be, featuring a soul-stirring music set.
4 PM - 7 PM | £20.21

🍶 Ceramic Espresso Mugs Workshop: Join Mission Gallery for a hands-on ceramics workshop with artist Katherine Silvera-Sunley, crafting mini espresso mugs with unique character.
11 AM - 3 PM | £55

Sunday May 3rd

🎤 Live Comedy: Award-winning comedian Bennett Arron presents his critically acclaimed show at The Problematic Pub Comedy Club, offering a unique blend of self-deprecating humour.
2 PM | £15

🌸 Clyne in Bloom: Enjoy seasonal delights at Clyne Gardens, with guided tours, live music from the Ghost Train Band, and boarding sessions with BRD Sports.
From 9.30 AM

🃏 Swansea Card Show: West Wales' largest card event at Swansea.com Stadium, showcasing diverse card and game brands, presented by Red Ranger Cards.
10 AM - 4 PM | £0 - £109.05

🎰 Pitbull Disco Bingo: Disco Bingo with a Pitbull Extravaganza theme at Swansea Albert Hall. Three bingo games, street food, bar, and dress-up.
8 PM | £15 per person

🍸 Flynn's Deli: After Dark: Experience Flynn's Delicatessen transformed into a late-night disco with 80s & 90s hits, soulful house music, and drinks. Ticket includes welcome cocktail.
7 PM - 10.30 PM | £10

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