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Good morning, Swansea! This is the Swansea Scoop - the local newsletter that’s like remembering there’s still half a bar of Dairy Milk in the cupboard 😊

Swansea’s got plenty going on this week, from wine tastings and vintage fairs to a Disney sing-along for adults. Throw in new menus, crafty cinema, and a community garden launch, and there’s no shortage of things to do close to home.

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

Andrew.

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WEDNESDAY'S SCOOP (ICYMI) 🦢

In April 2008, Pluck Lake in Morfa briefly made Swansea the monster capital of the UK when Port Talbot local, Steve Jenkins, spotted what he thought was a log floating near a submerged white van - until it revealed legs, a tail, and eyes watching him back…

Within hours, his sighting of a metre-long crocodile had sparked police investigations, RSPCA searches, and dreams of Swansea's own Loch Ness moment…

Read Swansea’s Pluckness Monster

Catch you on Sunday!

Andrew.

THE DIGEST 📰

🏘️ Swansea Council plans to approve over 150 new homes in St Thomas, with half being affordable housing, as part of a riverside regeneration project.

🌳 New artist’s impressions show how Swansea's Castle Square is being transformed with new trees, pavilion buildings, interactive water features, and a bandstand stage.

🚴 Gowerton's long-awaited cycle and walking link between Fairwood Terrace and the railway station has finally opened after months of delays.

🚦 Swansea Council is trialling new AI-powered road signs that use thermal imaging to detect speeding motorcycles and display warning messages.

🖼️ Two 17th/18th-century portraits discovered in a Swansea attic during TV filming are expected to fetch thousands at auction this week.

📺 Gavin & Stacey co-creators Ruth Jones and James Corden are bringing a “live in conversation” event to Swansea's Building Society Arena on January 10, 2026.

🍟 McDonald's has applied to build its eighth restaurant in Swansea at Parc Tawe North retail park.

SWANSEA FOOD & DRINK 🙋

🍽️ Motley Pie & Coffee in Gowerton has launched “The Aussie”, a smoked bacon, gravy filled, beef mince pie.

🍽️ Station 86 Cafe in Gowerton has launched its new autumn menu, with a new line of bagels in addition to breakfast and brunch favourites.

🍽️Flynn’s Delicatessen on Walter Road is hosting an Austrian Wine Tasting evening on Wednesday - featuring reds, whites, rosés and nibbles.

🍽️ Austrian Wine Tasting: Indulge in an evening of exquisite reds, whites, and at Flynn's Delicatessen. Ticket includes wine, talk, and nibbles.
6.30 PM - 8.30 PM | £25

🍽️ Saint Hugo Bakery is opening a new venue in Uplands on Friday, serving its signature pastries and coffee - including honey latte with honey from its own hives.

🍽️ 11:11 Coffee Shop just opened at the bottom of Wind St, selling coffee, cakes, smoothies, cruffins, acai bowls, and more.

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This week, we visited Motley Pie And Coffee in Gowerton to try its newest pie creation - The Aussie:

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📢 NEW! SWANSEA SHOUT-OUTS

Want to spread the word about something in Swansea? We’re trialling Swansea Shout-Outs as a place for all sorts: jobs, announcements, birthday shout-outs, clubs and classes, requests, lost and found, and other useful bits from around town.

Think of it a bit like the Evening Post classifieds section circa 1994 - only fewer VCRs, and sent via email 😊 Here’s this week’s selection:

⚽ FIT Jacks is back in Swansea from September 15th! Get together with football fans like you to reach your goal of a healthier lifestyle. Spaces are free, but registration is required.

❤️ Pobl is hiring a part-time Support Worker (24 hours p/w) to help people live fulfilling lives in the Uplands, Swansea.

👧 TPF Academy has begun enrolling on its Tots Class for ages 3-6 in Uplands: a place to build confidence, make friends, and have fun on stage! E-mail [email protected]

🎅 Hits Radio is looking for spare office or warehouse space to sort and store donated toys for its Mission Christmas appeal this year. Can you help? Contact Clare-Anna Mitchell at [email protected]

🧠 Gower College Swansea is offering free courses in health and safety, digital skills, project management, and sustainability for adults aged 19+ living or working in Swansea.

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IS SWANSEA U3a 4U?

This week, we chatted to Barbara from Swansea u3a to find out about the tons of fun stuff they organise for retirees in Swansea, and how you can get involved.

Tell us a little bit about Swansea u3a: u3a is a UK-wide movement of locally-run interest groups that provide a wide range of opportunities for people in the "third age"; retired or semi-retired - to come together, learn from each other, and have fun! Swansea u3a currently has 1,400 members from all walks of life.

What sort of groups and activities do you run? We have around 80 interest groups, including walking groups, short tennis, short mat bowls, a sea shanty group, weekly lecture programme - plus regular day trips, and lots more.

What do members enjoy most about being part of u3a? Companionship, learning new skills, and being able to ask about things they don’t understand without the fear of appearing old and past it!

How can people learn more? Anyone interested can visit the Swansea u3a website for more info, and we’re also holding an Open Day in the Swansea Scout and Guide HQ on Bryn Road (just above the Rec car park) SA2 0AU on Wednesday October 1st from 10 AM - 2 PM. Come along to find out more, chat, and sign up if you like - registration is just £10 for a year.

WHAT’S ON

Here comes a big round-up of everything else cool happening in Swansea this week. Ready? Let’s go!

Monday September 15th

🎤 Sing-Along Screenings: Join in the sing-along fun at Swansea Albert Hall with weekly concerts on the big screen.
6 PM – 9 PM

Tuesday September 16th

🎹 Lunchtime Organ Recital: Enjoy Simon Williams play at the first of this season’s free organ recitals at The Brangwyn Hall.
1 PM | Free

🎨 Takeover Artists Talks: Join Mioë Creative Productions for an inspiring evening at Tides Fine Art Gallery, where local female artists share insights on their creative journeys.
7 PM - 9 PM | £6 (with welcome drink)

Wednesday September 17th

🏰 Disney After Dark: Brave Arts Theatre Company hosts a magical Disney-themed quiz night with live performances at Founders & Co. Ages 18+.
8.30 PM - 11 PM | £6.13 - £8.30

🎭 Dal y Gwynt: Follow Emmie Price's journey through the Welsh Valleys and an American storm-chasing dream, featuring original music by Grammy-winning Amy Wadge.
1 PM | £12.50 - £30.00

🎭 What Ho Wodehouse: Award-winning Jonathan Goodwin performs a comedy based on P.G. Wodehouse's early writings at Pontardawe Arts Centre.
7.30 PM | £9.90 - £13.20

🦋 E L Williams - The Butterfly Witch: Join Welsh author E L Williams for her book launch of The Butterfly Witch at Cover to Cover, delving into themes of witch hunts and world wars with a touch of romance.
2 PM | Free

Thursday September 18th

🕺 Michael Starring Ben: Experience the ultimate Michael Jackson tribute with Ben Bowman at Swansea Grand Theatre. Enjoy the hits, iconic dance moves, dazzling costumes, and live band.
7:00 PM | £28.50 - £31.00

Friday September 19th

🎪 Cirque De Celine: Experience acrobats and aerialists dancing to the rhythm of Celine Dion's biggest hits at Swansea Grand Theatre.
7:00 PM | £31.00

🌿 GRAFT Garden Harvest Supper: Enjoy a unique seasonal plant-based feast with live music and art at the National Waterfront Museum. End the evening by the fire with marshmallows.
6.30 PM - 9.30 PM | £18 - £26

🎬 Crafty Cinema: Enjoy a crafty cinema night watching Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy at the pop-up cinema on Princess Way - bring your crafts along!
7 PM | £10

🕺 Salsa Party with Dancing Fever: Join the Dancing Fever for Salsa, Bachata, and Kizomba lessons by Alexandra & Carl, followed by a party until midnight.
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM | £8 - £10

🎥 Cinema & Co.medy: Join podcaster and comedian Abi Roberts at Cinema & Co. for a night of impersonations and stories.
6.30 PM | £20

Where the Lost Language of the Dead Begins: Preview evening of a generative art installation by Jason&Becky at Elysium, featuring an AI system creating poetic fragments and responding to visitors' presence through shifting light and sound. Runs until October 25th.
7 PM

Saturday September 20th

🌿 Greenhill Gardens Community Launch: Celebrate the grand opening of Swansea's newest urban heritage greenspace at Matthew’s House on High Street, featuring heritage trails, free pizza, cake, live music, and family-friendly fun.
3 PM - 5 PM | Free

🎤 K-Pop Demon Hunters Bottomless Brunch: Dive into the idol life with music bingo, pizza, andd drinks at karaoke at Level256 Swansea.
3 PM

👗 Worth the Weight Vintage Fair: Shop through nine tons of handpicked vintage and pre-owned clothing at the Brangwyn Hall.
11 AM | £3 at the door

🎤 Flowers and Friendship Bracelets: The ultimate family pop concert featuring hits from Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter, and Chappell Roan - at Swansea Grand Theatre.
2:00 PM | £24.50

🛍️ Penllergaer Pop Up Market: Visit Neuadd Llewelyn Hall for the first market of the year featuring a varied lineup of local businesses with food, drink, crafts and more.
11 AM - 3 PM

🌿 Petallica Eco Market: Enjoy sustainable shopping at Petallica Flower Farm featuring local artisans and makers.
10 AM - 2 PM | Free entry

🎤 An Evening of Timeless Melodies: Experience a musical journey celebrating Indian and Pakistani classical music to Bollywood beats at Dylan Thomas Theatre, with performances by Shahzad and Haroon.
6 PM - 10 PM | £22

🎺 Pontarddulais Town Brass Band - Lights! Camera! Action!: Enjoy a musical evening with Pontarddulais Town Brass Band featuring movie music at Swansea Minster.
3 PM - 5 PM | Adults £10, children free.

👚 Cinema & Clothes: Seasonal Sustainable Clothes Swap: Clear out your wardrobe and swap clothes sustainably at Cinema & Co., Swansea. Tickets include a glass of fizz.
6 PM | £5

🦜 Gerald of Wales - A Natural Historian: Uncover the medieval scholar's curiosity about nature and history with Colin Wheldon James at the National Waterfront Museum.
11 AM - 12.30 PM | Free

🔭 Saturday Sessions: Our Solar System: Discover more about the Solar System at Oriel Science! Experiment with telescopes and cameras in drop-in workshops suitable for all ages.
11 AM - 2 PM | Free

🎪 WONDERFEST!: Platfform presents Wonderfest! at the National Waterfront Museum, offering activities and workshops to support the wellbeing of young people aged 13+, parents, and professionals.
12 PM - 3 PM | Free

Sunday September 21st

🎪 Killay and Dunvant Makers Market: Discover bespoke items from local artisans like children's clothes, candles, jewelry, and more at Killay Scout Hut.
11 AM - 3 PM | Free

🎼 Jeremy Dutcher: Experience the award-winning classically trained Canadian tenor and Two-Spirit song carrier, blending traditional songs in his endangered indigenous language with jazz influences, at The Welfare.
7.30 PM | £11 - £27

🤼‍♂️ Welsh Wrestling: Experience high-flying body slamming action with Welsh wrestling superstars at Pontarddulais Rugby Club.
6.30 PM | £10 - £11.25

LIVE MUSIC 🎸

Monday September 15th
The Uplands Tavern | Open Mic | 7.30 PM
Noah’s Yard | Jazz Club | 8.30 PM

Tuesday September 16th
The Bayview | Open Mic | 8 PM
The Bunkhouse | The Tubs | 6 PM

Wednesday September 17th
The Swigg | Swansea Jazz Club | 8 PM
The Bunkhouse | Elm Tree Circle | 6 PM

Thursday September 18th
Gin & Juice | Live Lounge Thursdays | 7.30 PM
Elysium | Wise Women | 7 PM

Friday September 19th
The Albert Hall | Live Music Friday | 7 PM
The Strand Bar | Free Fall | 7 PM
Hangar 18 | Dogs D'Amour | 7 PM
The Swigg | Soul Skunks | 8 PM

Saturday September 20th
Sin City | KING 810 & Banks Arcade | 7 PM
Tangled Parrot | David Lance Callahan + Peiriant | 7 PM
Pontardawe Arts Centre | Jon Boden & the Remnant Kings | 8 PM

Sunday September 21st
Waterloo Stores | Live Music Sundays | 8 PM
The Bunkhouse | Heavy on the Ride | 6 PM

THANKS 😊

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Catch you on Wednesday!

Andrew.

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