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Good morning, Swansea! This is the Swansea Scoop - the local newsletter that's like having made it through the 697 days of January 2026 - we did it! 😄
There's plenty happening around town this week - everything from live comedy by Welsh Jesus, to Six Nations on the big screen (with bingo!), the last chance to catch a Richard Burton exhibition, tea dancing, poetry slams, and loads more.
Whatever you're up to, have a good one and I'll catch you on Wednesday!
Andrew.
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Tucked away in Mumbles, a local artist is building large, textured works inspired by the movement and power of the sea.
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We sat down with Jo to talk about leaving teaching, working at scale, and why the coast continues to shape everything she makes.
THE DIGEST 📰
🛟Over 40 Swansea water rescue stations now fitted with smart sensors
🏠 141 new homes are planned for the Swansea Civic Centre site
🚧 Swansea Council is ramping up pothole repairs with new £300k campaign
🌳 Swansea wants to join Barcelona and San Francisco to gain biophilic city status
♻️ Swansea has climbed to 3rd place in Welsh recycling rankings
🏉 Swansea Council has united to back the Ospreys in cross-party motion
🎤 Snoop Dogg says he wants to make Swansea FC a “global name”
🕳️ A giant hole has appeared at the site of the former Cwmfelin Club sinkhole site
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🍽️ Chris Keys will be playing live piano music for diners at The Welsh House in SA1 on February 8th.
🍽️ Gigi Gao’s in Swansea Marina will be celebrating Chinese New Year From February 5th - 8th.
🍽️ The Grand Hotel on High Street will be serving a Children’s Afternoon Tea throughout February half term.
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🛍️ SWANSEA LOCAL BUSINESS
🙃 The Upside Down House at Mumbles Pier will open on Friday, February 13th.
☕ Velvet Green cafe has opened on Princess Way in the city centre.
🖨️ 3DFLO has opened a new 3D printing shop in Llansamlet.
🍺 Hayes & Beale on Bryn-y-mor Road will be re-opening on Wednesday, February 4th.
☕ Sloth Coffee Co. has opened a new location on Marlborough Terrace (old Crewders) in Brynmill - get down there today (Sunday Feb 1st) and there’s free coffee for the first 200 customers.
💆 Sk:in Clinics is hosting an open day at its new 71/72 Kingsway shop on Thursday, February 5th.
🥖 Stuart’s Artisan Bakery in Killay is celebrating 25 years in business with a morning of giveaways and old classics, on Saturday, February 7th.
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SWANSEA SHOUT OUTS
⚽ Talycopa Girls U14 football team are looking for new players to join its team.
🏏 Swansea & Civil Service Cricket Club is looking for new players for all of its teams.
🏄 Surfability at Caswell Bay has launched a Crowdfunder campaign to raise money so that it can keep working at its current capacity until grant funding is secured.
👶 A new weekly playgroup launches at St James’ Church in Uplands on Monday, Feb 9th.
Got something to shout-out to Swansea? Let us know!
WHAT’S ON
Monday February 2nd
🎭 Richard Burton Centenary Exhibition: Commemorate the legendary Welsh actor's 100th birthday with a showcase of his life's objects at the National Waterfront Museum
Ends Feb 5th 2026 | Free
👗 St David's Display - Calico Dress Cymru: Celebrate Welsh tradition at the National Waterfront Museum with the Calico Dress Cymru, a community canvas filled with stories and stitches from various groups.
Until March 9th | Free
👴 Ageing Well Activities for 50+: Enjoy activities in Swansea, including movie and soup specials, coffee mornings, bowling, and social walks.
Various times | Free
Swansea Sports & Health: Tai chi (Gloucester House, Marina), low impact aerobics (Sketty Park Community Centre), and 50+ indoor bowls (Swansea Indoor Bowls Club) are all on the agenda this week, supported by Swansea Council.
Various times/dates | Free - £3
Tuesday February 3rd
🌳 Woodland Activities at Ynysforgan: Join Coed Lloel Small Woods on Tuesdays in February at Glyncollen Woods to learn woodland skills.
1 PM
Wednesday February 4th
🎗️ World Cancer Day Coffee Morning: Support the Lord Mayor's Charity Fund with this morning event at Mansion House, benefiting Swansea Bay Health Charities ‘Go the Extra Mile for Cancer’ appeal.
10 AM - 12 PM | £10.69
🕺 Tea Dance with Phillip & Gaynor Evans: Professional dancers invite you to an afternoon of music, Latin dancing, and cake at Brangwyn Hall.
2 PM | £10.00
🎤 Uplands Poetry Night: Monthly event at Bar St James featuring established and emerging poets, including guest poet Natalie Ann Holborow.
6.30 PM | Free - £8
🎤 Volcano Scratch: Volcano Theatre debuts its monthly Scratch Night, inviting artists to share new ideas in short pieces under the theme "Between Two Tongues."
Time TBA | Open Entry
🎤 Luke Wright: Later Life Letter: Luke Wright explores his adoption journey through poetry and stand-up, sharing touching and humorous insights at Pontardawe Arts Centre.
7.30 PM | From £12.60
🎨 Young Art Force – Open Play: Unsupervised play session for children with art materials and games at the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery. Tea/coffee for parents included.
1 PM - 3 PM | £2 per child
Thursday February 5th
🎤 Rogues' Gallery Comedy Club: Enjoy a night of comedy with Jacob Nussey's clever punchlines and Gareth Hunt's character act Welsh Jesus, hosted by Chris Barnes at Elysium Gallery & Bar.
7 PM | £9.38
🎶 Land of Song - Young Voices: Master Sounds: Enjoy a musical evening with school choirs and instrumentalists, hosted by All Saints Oystermouth and Norton Mission Church.
7 PM | £7 - £16
🎭 Mettle: Nicholas Collett's one-man show recounts his father's experiences in World War II Atlantic Convoys, blending physical theatre, storytelling, dramatic soundscape, and 40's music - at The Welfare, Ystradgynlais.
7.30 PM | £10 - £20
🖥️ Design Swansea #80 - Dale Sinoia & Ioan Pugh: Insightful talks on design tools and visual effects by Dale Sinoia and Ioan Pugh at Urban HQ. Connect with Swansea's creative community over drinks and pizza.
6.30 PM | Free
Friday February 6th
🎭 Fame The Musical: Harry's Youth Theatre Company presents the iconic production at Swansea Grand Theatre. Also Saturday
2 PM & 7 PM | £20
🎭 Practically Imperfect: Award-winning writer Clare Norburn and BAFTA-nominated director Nicholas Renton present a play with music about PL Travers and her creation, Mary Poppins, featuring Edwardian songs - at Swansea Grand Theatre Arts Wing.
7.30 PM | £21
🎤 An Evening with Lee Trundle: Live Q&A with Swansea City legend Lee Trundle at Bar98, Pontardawe.
8 PM | £20
🧖♀️ LUSH Swansea Wellness Hour: Experience an hour of comfort with hand massages, facials, meditations, and product making at Swansea Wellbeing Centre, with LUSH Swansea.
7.15 PM - 8.15 PM | £20
🎙️ Cinema & Co.etry Open Mic: Join Welsh wordsmith Karl Beer for a free, monthly open mic poetry night at Cinema & Co.
7 PM | Free
Saturday February 7th
🎼 BBC NOW - Gloria: A captivating orchestral performance at the Brangwyn Hall featuring works by Górecki, Poulenc, and Dvořák conducted by Michał Nesterowicz, with soprano Sophie Bevan.
3 PM | £10 - £20
🎉 England v Wales followed by Bingo Lingo: Enjoy rugby on a huge screen followed by a lively game of Bingo Lingo with unique prizes and an energetic club atmosphere - at Patti Pavilion Swansea.
3.30 PM | From £13.45
🌿 The Swansea Vegan Mini Market: Enjoy a vegan haven at Swansea Market with various traders to explore. Hosted by Brontosaurus Vegan Lifestyle Store.
10 AM - 3 PM
🔊 Immersive Sound Scape: Relax and recharge with a sensory sound journey at Swansea Wellbeing Centre. Experience binaural beats, breathwork, and somatic movement for inner balance and tranquility.
10 AM - 11.30 AM | £30
🏳️🌈 Celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month: A full day event at The Welfare, Ystradgynlais, with a poetry workshop, LGBTQ+ film screenings, and more.
1.30 PM | £12
🛍️ Sketty Community Market: Head to St Paul’s Parish Church for the first Sketty Community Market of 2026.
9.30 AM - 12.30 PM
📿 Resin Jewellery Workshop: Learn UV resin techniques to craft pendants, earrings, or keyrings at Swansea Community Workshops.
3 PM - 5 PM | £4.50
Sunday February 8th
🎨 Swansea's Craft & Flea Market: Support local artisans at Craft & Flea's Makers Market at the Brangwyn Hall, featuring ceramics, jewellery, and vintage goods.
11 AM - 4 PM | £3 (free for under 12s)
🍴 Marina Market: Enjoy fresh food and handcrafted goods at this monthly market in Dylan Thomas Square.
10 AM - 3 PM
🩰 Sleeping Beauty School Edition: Watch Guzel School of Classical Ballet's adaptation of the beloved Sleeping Beauty ballet with music by Tchaikovsky.
2 PM | £14
👰 Morgans Wedding Fayre: Explore Morgans Hotel and The Georgian Swansea's function rooms, meet wedding suppliers, and chat with wedding coordinators to plan your big day.
1 PM - 4 PM | Free
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LIVE MUSIC 🎸
Monday February 2nd
The Uplands Tavern | Open Mic | 7.30 PM
Noah’s Yard | Jazz Club | 8.30 PM
Tuesday February 3rd
The Bayview | Open Mic | 8 PM
Wednesday February 4th
The Bunkhouse | Lacross Club | 6 PM
Thursday February 5th
Friday February 6th
The Bunkhouse | Silverburn | 7 PM
Saturday February 7th
Whitez | It’s All Gone South West Tour | 9 PM
Elysium Gallery & Bar | Brook Fox | 7 PM
GEC Swansea | Delta Takeover 2026 | 6.30 PM
The Hanbury | Super Blue Moon | 8.30 PM
Hippos | Death is a Girl | 8 PM
Sunday February 8th
Elysium Gallery & Bar | Si Paton | 7 PM
The Bunkhouse | Bloody Racket presents A Grind at the Races | 7 PM
THANKS 😊
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Catch you on Wednesday!
Andrew.
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