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Good morning, Swansea! This is the Swansea Scoop - the local newsletter that's like eating Easter Egg chocolate - it tastes the same, but somehow better 🥰
It’s the Easter Holidays, which means the first of two weeks packed with egg hunts, bunny meet-ups, and enough chocolate treats to keep a small child spinning in circles until approximately June 😄 I’ve rounded up the best of the bunch below.
And before you collapse in a chocolate-induced coma on Sunday, there’s tons more to enjoy across Swansea - everything from a Big Food Fest in the city centre, a Good Friday Bash at Gower Brewery, two evenings of fantastic live comedy, discussions of the paranormal at Y Storfa, and more.
Whatever you’re up to, have a good one and I’ll catch you on Wednesday!
Andrew.
P.S. A big hello to the more than 250 new subscribers who’ve joined us this week! 👋 We’re closing in on the big 10K, so please forward the Scoop to your friends and family and ask them to subscribe free!
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WEDNESDAY'S SCOOP (ICYMI) 🦢
Most people know Pennard Castle as a ruin on a clifftop - a great photo spot above Three Cliffs Bay on Gower.
But it has a darker story - one that locals have told about this place for centuries - a wedding feast, a midnight curse, and a sandstorm so violent it was said to have stripped the beaches of Ireland bare.
This week, we tell the story of Gower fairies - the Verry Folk - and how they allegedly brought a castle to its knees.
THE DIGEST 📰
⛴️ Plans for a high-speed ferry between Swansea and south-west England have taken a step forward after a new report said the idea has a “compelling” economic case.
🎭 Swansea’s city centre amphitheatre has had a major upgrade - and is now ready to host more performances this summer.
🏠 186 new homes are planned for long-derelict Penplas supermarket site.
🛝 A free adventure playground is planned for Kilvey Hill as part of the wider Skyline Swansea development.
🏗️ The Welsh Government is pumping nearly £8m into Swansea McDonald's building and Potters Wheel redevelopments.
🌊 Plans for a tidal lagoon in Swansea Bay have taken a significant step forward after Swansea Council agreed a landmark deal, starting with the building of a 3-megawatt solar farm.
🎡 Swansea’s Bay Rider land train, crazy golf, and Singleton Park Boating Lake have started to operate for 2026.
💐 Colin's Cards in Manselton has closed after 50 years, marking the end of an era.
🏛️ Progress is being made to protect and restore one of Swansea’s best-known historic buildings, Danbert House in Morriston.
🌺 A new plaque has been unveiled in Swansea Market in memory of volunteer Tom Simmonds, who sold poppies there for over 40 years.
🏉 Swansea Council and the Ospreys have unveiled plans to redevelop St Helen’s - aiming to create a modern home for professional rugby while opening it up to the community.
🚆 Major new rail and bus plans could reshape how people travel in and around Swansea as part of a £14 billion Transport for Wales vision backed by the UK and Welsh Governments.
FOOD & DRINK 🥙
Swansea Scoop Dinner Club - wow!
Around 40 diners mingled at Morgans Hotel Bar after dinner!
The second Swansea Scoop Dinner Club happened this week with nearly double the attendance of the first event! 🙂
60 people of all ages and backgrounds
10 local restaurants, including Lotus, The Shed, and El Fuego
Meeting at Morgans Hotel for drinks afterwards
A huge thanks to everyone who joined and for your lovely feedback so far! It’s genuinely lovely to read, and to see us all building a Swansea Scoop community in the real world.
“It was a great experience, met some really wonderful people and had a good giggle. Couldn’t recommend this enough.”
Want to join us?
🗓️ The next Swansea Scoop Dinner Club is on Wednesday, April 22nd in Swansea City Centre. A third of the seats have already been filled.
Same idea: a quick quiz to match you, dinner with a small group of new people, and an optional after party to keep the night going. Plus-ones also welcome (add them on the booking page).
🥩 The Oyster House in Mumbles is hosting a barbecue with pork, chicken, salmon, burgers, and more on April 4th and 5th.
🍸 Rok Mumbles has launched new milk bun cocktails to go with its menu favourite milk buns.
🍩 Whocult has launched new Easter donuts at its Albert Hall counter.
🌱 The Welsh House has launched a new spring menu.
@SWANSEA.SCOOP 📱
This week, we visited a new must-see exhibition at the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery:
More from our socials this week:
SWANSEA PROPERTY SPOTLIGHT 🏡
This two bedroom fisherman’s cottage in Mumbles has exposed stone walls and beams, balcony and a kitchen sea view, and a communal garden. Offers in region of £295,000 with The Greenroom.
SWANSEA SHOUT OUTS 🦢
🧸 Scoop reader Antonio is planning to open a play cafe and toy library in central Swansea - can you help shape it by answering a short survey?
🎟️ Tickets are on sale for Swansea Community Farm’s Charity Gala on April 25th at Swansea Masonic Hall.
🚌 Free bus rides return to Swansea over 8 days during the Easter holidays, including weekends.
Before 7 PM | Free
🔧 Repair Cafe Wales is looking for volunteers to help fix stuff that would otherwise go to landfill - and you don’t need to be a pro!
📚 Waterstones Swansea’s cafe is looking for staff to join its team.
Got something to shout-out to Swansea? Let us know!
SWANSEA LOCAL BUSINESS
🥐 Bella Ciao has opened at the old La Dolce Vita unit in Mumbles.
🍖 AWA Grill House has re-opened after undergoing renovations.
🍗 Morley’s chicken shop is opening on Mansel Street on April 3rd.
👗 Atelier, a bespoke bridal and alterations studio, has opened in Union Street Chambers.
☕ Have Your Fill Cafe has opened on Woodfield Street in Morriston.
🥖 Little Valley Bakery has been named in the Top 50 Bakeries in the UK by The Good Food Guide.
🫙 Kardomah Café is starring in a major HP Sauce campaign, with billboards UK-wide.
Sponsored by Quadrant Shopping Centre
Free Easter Fun at the Quadrant With 300 Eggs Up for Grabs!
Eight cheeky monster eggs are hiding somewhere in the Quadrant Shopping Centre this Easter, and it's your little one's job to hunt them all down!
On Thursday April 2nd from 11 AM, track down all eight eggs hidden among the shops, crack the secret password, and reap the rewards in the Monster Mash Egg Dash! Up or grabs are:
300 Easter eggs!
300 limited edition monster stickers by fan-favourite local artist HairyBoy Art!
Plus, every successful hunter will be entered into a draw to win £200!
The Monster Mash Egg Dash is free to enter! Collect your clue sheet from near Krispy Kreme and get hunting! One per child, while stocks last.
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 March 30th
🖼️ The Last Supper Sculpture at Swansea Minster: See Peter Barnes' reinterpretation of The Last Supper, composed of 50,000 recycled keyboard keys.
9:30 AM - 4 PM | Free
👴 Ageing Well Activities for 50+: Enjoy activities in Swansea, including movie and soup specials, coffee mornings, bowling, and social walks.
Various times | Free
Easter Holiday Fun
🍬 Dylan’s Favourite Sweets Trail: Follow Dylan Thomas' sweet tooth on a trail at the Dylan Thomas Centre.
Until May 4th | 10 AM - 4.30 PM | Free
🌼 Here in this Spring: Self-led creative writing, puppet-making, puzzles, and more at the Dylan Thomas Centre.
Until May 4th | 10 AM - 4.30 PM | Free
🐣 Easter Animal Adventure at Will's Farm: Celebrate Easter with activities like meeting the Easter Bunny, a Hoof Print Trail, baby animal encounters, and more.
Various dates and times
🧼 LUSH Half-Term Workshop: Create your own bath bomb at LUSH, ideal for ages 5+. Also Wednesday.
12 PM | £5
🥚 Easter Egg Trail at Mumbles Pier: Hunt for 9 colourful eggs and claim a chocolate prize at the arcade counter.
10 AM - 8 PM | Free, until April 5th
🐰 The Easter Bunny's Lost Keys: Help the Easter Bunny to help find his lost keys at LLys Nini RSPCA! Solve the mystery for a chocolate treat.
Until April 3rd | £7 per child, £2 per adult
🐣 Hwyl Pasg Pontardawe: Crafts, singing, and dancing at Pontardawe Arts Centre - with a special guest!
🐣 Lower Lliw Reservoir Easter Trail: An all-day trail running from March 30th to April 12th. £2 per child with a prize included.
8 AM - 8 PM | £2 per child
Tuesday March 31st
🎨 Introduction to Print Making: Young People’s Workshop: Dive into printmaking processes like gelli, lino, and screen printing in this workshop at the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery for ages 16-24.
10.30 AM | £5
📝 Creative Writing for Easter: Experience a gentle, imaginative Easter-themed writing workshop for all ages at St Hillary's Church.
5 PM | Free
🩰 Royal Ballet and Opera - Siegfried: Barrie Kosky's take on Wagner's Ring cycle epic, featuring dragons, curses, and valkyries in a live-streamed performance at the Taliesin Arts Centre.
5.15 PM | £5 - £14
River Talk: Learn about the threats to our rivers, WWRT's work to protect them, and how you can help - at The Environment Centre.
7 PM | Free (booking required)
🃏 Royal Sharks Poker Night: There’s a new Poker Night on Tuesdays at The Swansea Jack, hosted by Royal Sharks.
7 PM
Easter Holiday Fun
🎨 Egg Painting Workshop: Decorate a ceramic egg and snacks on a mini graze board at Full of Graze.
1 PM - 3 PM | £10
🐰 Easter Adventures at Rhossili: Celebrate Easter with activities like welly wanging and an Easter egg hunt. Until April 10th.
10 AM - 1.30 PM | £3.50
🛴 Meet & Greet with Spanner: Exclusive opportunity to meet YouTuber Spanner at Exist Skatepark, known for scooter tricks and high-energy videos.
2 PM - 5 PM | £21.50
🐰 Tots Disco with Ms Rachel & Blippi: Disco at Copperfish Restaurant and Takeaway. Dress up, dance, play games, and enjoy a photo session.
10 AM - 11 AM | Child £7, Adult £2
Wednesday April 1st
👯♀️ Diversity - Soul: UK dance group Diversity embarks on a new tour exploring artificial intelligence and the essence of humanity, in Swansea Building Society Arena with matinee and evening shows.
April 1-2, 2026 | From £37.40 (+£3.95 fee)
🎶 Easter Assembly Bangers: Experience the Easter story through nostalgic school songs like The Lord of the Dance and Sing Hosanna more at Swansea Minster.
6 PM
📚 Uplands Poetry Night: Monthly poetry event featuring guest poet Matthew Smith, student readings, networking, and Q&A at Bar St James.
6.30 PM - 9 PM | £5 (students free)
Easter Holiday Fun
🍫 Chocolate Detectives Show: Help the Chocolate Detectives crack a puzzling case at the National Waterfront Museum. Also Friday.
12.30 PM & 2.30 PM | Free for Adults, £5 for Children
🎨 Family Portrait Workshop: Create portraits at the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery using creative techniques.
10.30 AM - 3.30 PM | £3 per child + one adult
🎨 Swansea Stories, If I Could Turn Back Time: Travel back to Swansea in the 1800s at the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery in a large-scale painting workshop.
10 AM - 3.30 pm | £3 per child + one adult
🐰 Easter Bunny Academy Trail: Easter fun at Gower Fresh Christmas Trees with a trail, bunny characters, entertainment, and more..
10 AM - 5 PM | Under 12's £11.95, Over 12s £5.95 | Until April 6th
🌿 Welly Walk: Embrace nature with puddle-splashing and a nature hunt at Coed Gwilym Park, rain or shine!
11 AM & 1 PM | Free
🌼 Easter Family Fun Workshops: Join the Gower Heritage Centre for ages 2-10, featuring the Easter Story, crafts, duck race, and a visit from the Easter Bunny.
April 1st - 4th | 11 AM | £8 - £12
🎨 Creating Visual Poems with Ffion Jones: Visual poetry workshop inspired by Dylan Thomas and nature, suitable for ages 8-12 at the Dylan Thomas Centre.
10 AM - 12 PM | Free
🕺 Hip Hop Dance Workshop: Led by O’Driscoll Collective, beginners to young adults aged 12 and up can explore breakin’ techniques and storytelling at The Welfare, Ystradgynlais.
11 AM - 3 PM | Check website for details
Thursday April 2nd
🤣 Rogues' Gallery Comedy Club: Huge Davies: Edinburgh-nominated comic Huge Davies brings his surreal humour and custom keyboard to Swansea's Elysium Gallery & Bar.
7 PM | £11.55
🧚♂️ Peter Pan: Swansea Grand Theatre presents Peter Pan, featuring TV star Dani Harmer, local Ceri Dupree, and Britain's Got Talent's Jamie Leahey.
Until Saturday, April 4th | 10 AM, 1 PM, 2 PM, 5 PM, 7 PM | £26 - £28
🎨 Swansea Stories Gallery Tour: Explore the historical permanent collection and contemporary exhibitions at Glynn Vivian Art Gallery.
11 AM | Free
🎭 My Mix (ed up) Tape: At Swansea Grand Theatre, Phoebe navigates a raucous wedding full of secrets, anger, and bangers, exploring identity and family dynamics in modern Wales.
7.30 PM | £17
Easter Holiday Fun
🧙♂️ Friar Maurice’s Medieval Magic Mysteries: Explore ancient Swansea with Swansea Museum and Friar Maurice on a guided walk to unravel the mystery of William Cragh.
10.30 AM, 2.30 PM | Free (booking required)
👑 Medieval Crowns: Design and decorate your own medieval crown at Swansea Museum.
10 AM - 1 PM | Free, Drop-in
🐰 Easter Egg Hunt and Family Picnic Easter Egg Hunt, Bunny visit, play activities, face painting, and picnic at Ravenhill Park.
12.30 PM | Free (booking required)
🐰 Crazy’s Timid Tots Party: Easter celebration for little ones at New Lodge Gorseinon, featuring a relaxed disco and Crazy Easter Bunnies visits.
11 AM | £8 child, £3 adult
Friday April 3rd
🍽️ Big Food Festival: Enjoy a four-day food festival at Swansea Waterfront Museum with over 20 street food traders, live music, dessert stalls, plus bar offerings from Tiny Rebel and AU Vodka.
Apr 3rd - Apr 6th | 11 AM - 9.30 PM | Free
🍻 Gower Brewery's Good Friday Bash: Kick off Easter weekend at Gower Brewery with live music, late taproom opening, Gower beers, and various food options.
4 PM | Adults £10, under 18s free
🌸 Spring Living Wreath Workshop: Create your own spring wreath at Flynn's Delicatessen, with materials provided. No experience required.
11 AM - 1 PM | £38.62
Easter Holiday Fun
🐰 Waterfront Easter Funday: Crafts, live music, a quirky gallery trail, and more at the National Waterfront Museum.
12 PM - 3.30 PM | Free
🐣 Easter Eggstravaganza: Celebrate Easter at Swansea Community Farm with an Easter Bonnet Parade, crafts, egg hunt, and bushcraft activities.
10.30 AM - 3.00 PM | £2 donation
Saturday April 4th
👻 Paranormal Unpacked - The Rhondda Street Poltergeist 1965: Join hosts Mark Rees & Steve Balsamo at Y Storfa for a screening and panel discussion of this chilling documentary about a Swansea poltergeist case from 1965.
2 PM | Free, call library directly to book a spot: 01792 636464.
🎸 The Big Vic Fundraiser: Fundraiser at The VIC Mumbles to install a defibrillator. Live music, BBQ, cake sales, a raffle with prizes like a signed Swans shirt, and more.
12 PM
🪦 Discovering Oystermouth Cemetery: Guided walk exploring cemetery history, Welsh burial traditions, and folklore with tales of those who came before us.
2 PM | Suggested donation £7.50
🎤 Saturday Night Comedy: Head to the Problematic Pub Comedy Club for an evening of energetic stand-up comedy and a lively atmosphere, hosted by Sandro Ford and Simon Emanuel.
7.30 PM | £17
🎤 Easter Saturday DJ and Karaoke: Music and karaoke at The Commercial Inn, Killay with host, Neil Hinder.
8 PM - 11:30 PM
🌱 Swansea Vegan Mini Market: Experience a vegan paradise at Swansea Market, hosted by Brontosaurus Vegan Lifestyle Store.
10 AM - 3 PM
🛍️ Pontarddulais Market: Support local food producers and makers at The Big Circle in Tesco Car Park.
10 AM - 2 PM
🤼♂️ Breaking New Ground: Professional wrestling event by Exist Pro Wrestling at Blaenymaes Community Centre + meet the wrestlers in a family-friendly setting.
2.30 PM | £12.50 - £45
Easter Holiday Fun
🐰 Hoppy Easter: Easter celebrations at Plantasia Tropical Zoo with the Easter Bunny, a woodland fairy, live singing, and more.
10 AM - 5 PM
Sunday April 5th
🐰 Vicky Park April Market: Monthly Sunday market with 30 local traders at Victoria Park.
10 AM – 2 PM | Free
🎶 Live Music at Gower Heritage Centre: Enjoy live music by The Aardvarks, Big Stu's Open Mic, and Back Room Band on Easter Sunday & Monday.
1.30 PM | Free
Easter Holiday Fun
🐰 Easter Crafts : Join Flynn's Deli for a morning of kids crafting and coffee on Easter Sunday.
Free (booking required)
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LIVE MUSIC 🎸
Monday March 30th
Uplands Tavern | Open Mic | 7.30 PM
Tuesday March 31st
Wednesday April 1st
The Swigg | Jazz Jam with Dave Cottle | 8 PM
Thursday April 2nd
Friday April 3rd
Hippos | Grindhorse83 | 7.30 PM
Patti Pavilion | Fleetwood Bac | 7.30 PM
Elysium | Mosh 4 Madugu | 7 PM
Saturday April 4th
Hippos | Aries, Stivs and Traffic MC | 8 PM
The Bunkhouse | The Zach & Lainey Show | 7PM
Elysium Gallery & Bar SHIMMER w/ Ratoon & Polyester Skies | 7 PM
The Bunkhouse | The Zach & Lainey Show | 7 PM
Sin City | Motley Crude | 7 PM
Hangar 18 | Junkie Kut @ Dead of Night | 8.30 PM
Middle of the Road Cafe | Blind River Scare | 1 PM
Sunday April 5th
The Railway Inn, Killay | TangleJack | 7 PM
Founders & Co. | Gareth Abbott | 2 PM
THANKS 😊
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Catch you on Wednesday!
Andrew.
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