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Good morning, Swansea! This is the Swansea Scoop - the local newsletter that's like December 1st hitting and Christmas mode being officially unlocked 😊

This week in Swansea has everything from a Fire and Ice Festival, to spooky winter storytelling, and the launch of panto season at The Grand. Plus, there’s coffee tasting, live comedy, a chance for your furry friend to meet Santa at a Doggy Grotto - and tons more!

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

Andrew

P.S. I attended the launch of Swansea AFC Foundation’s Everyone Deserves A Christmas campaign at Swansea Market this week. The project provides year-round food support to families across South West Wales, and will deliver 1,500 Christmas hampers this festive season. If you’d like to donate to help the cause, please visit the Everyone Deserves JustGiving page.

How’s your Christmas shopping going?

This week, I shared a big list of independent shops and experiences across Swansea - from food and drink to toys, clothes, books, music, homewares and more - something for every age and interest.

Read the Swansea Christmas Gift Guide 2025.

🛹 Swansea Council has unveiled designs for new wheeled sports facilities in Gowerton and Ynystawe.

🎅 Swansea’s Christmas Parade has been crowned the best council-organised outdoor event in Britain.

🎵 Scooter has been announced as the first headliner for next year’s Tunes on the Bay festival.

📚 The Y Storfa community hub in Swansea city centre (housing the central library and lots of other services) is opening on Monday December 1st at 9am.

👶 Swansea Council has confirmed that all families in Swansea are now eligible for Flying Start funded childcare.

⚽ New Swansea FC boss, Vitor Matos, has said the team’s situation is “not as bas as it seems.”

🍷 Flynn’s Deli is hosting a night of Californian wine tasting on December 3rd.

🍩 The Crazy Baker Co. has opened a new location on Craddock Street in the city centre (opposite the Albert Hall).

🌯 Plan Burrito has opened on the corner of Union Street and Park street in the city centre.

🍛 Nok Nok Mumbles is offering 10% off vegan dishes for the next two Sundays only.

🥩 The Shed’s Christmas menu launches December 1st, with 3 courses including Roast Gower Barnsley Lamb Chop.

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🛍️ Boyes is opening on Singleton Street in the old Wilko store on Friday, December 5th.

☕ Ground Coffee Shop in Bryn-y-mor has announced its closure on December 22nd.

💎 Fire and Soul Jewellery has opened in Castleton Walk Arcade, Mumbles.

🍝 Bella Ciao is to relocate from Castle St to the former Maderia site on The Kingsway.

👟 Skechers opens in Swansea Quadrant on Friday, December 5th.

⚽ Pure Swansea Football football is looking for a Team Assistant to join its team.

⚓ Swansea Sea Cadets are recruiting for new cadets aged 9-11.

👨 Communities for Work is hosting a Christmas Volunteer Information Day at The Collaboration Station in the city centre on December 1st from 11 AM - 2 PM.

👨‍🍳 The Marquis Arms is looking for a part-time chef to join its team.

🎾 Frenz Pickleball is hosting free 50+ Warm Space Pickleball Mondays and Tuesdays from December 1st at 10 AM - 11 AM, at the LC Swansea.

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🏃‍♂️ Sport and Health Swansea for 50+: Enjoy a range of free sport and health programs by Swansea Council including climbing and Nordic walking.
Various dates/times throughout the week.

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

🧶 Swansea Minster’s Christmas Trail: Explore knitted wonders that tell the story of Christmas, hidden throughout Swansea city centre’s shops. Grab a trail sheet at Swansea Minster and get hunting!
Available throughout December

🎹 Lunchtime Organ Recital with Timara Easter: Enjoy a free lunchtime organ recital by Timara Easter at Brangwyn Hall, featuring beautiful organ music in a serene setting.
12.45 PM | Free

🎻 The Christmas Orchestra: Enjoy festive magic with a 16 piece chamber orchestra playing music from Christmas classics like Home Alone and Harry Potter. Limited tickets.
7.30 PM | £34.00 - £45.00

🎤 Sunny Afternoon: Award-winning musical showcasing the highs and lows of The Kinks with iconic hits like You Really Got Me and Lola at Swansea Building Society Arena.
Various times from Dec 2nd - 6th | £20 - £60

🍵 Christmas Coffee Tasting Evening: Join Skylark Coffee at Refinery Coffeehouse in Killay for a guided tasting event with Skylark coffee, including Q&A and brewing tips.
6 PM - 7.30 PM | £6.13

🐾 Doggy Grotto: Bring your furry friend to Mumbles Pier for a special Christmas meet-and-greet with Santa. Includes pup playtime, a photo with Santa, and doggy treats.
5.30 PM - 7 PM | £3 - £10

🤣 Rogues' Gallery Comedy Club: : Social media star Tom Glover headlines this monthly comedy night packed with talent, at Elysium Gallery & Bar.
7 PM | £8

🎄 Christmas Market: Enjoy a festive evening at the Gower Heritage Centre featuring food, drink, crafts, live music, local artisan goods, a visit from Father Christmas, and more.
6 PM till late

🧩 Charity Quiz Evening: Join Swansea City Supporters' Trust at Penderyn Distillery for an evening of quizzing, to support Faith in Families.
7 PM - 9.30 PM | Free

🎉 Slay the Fwk out of Xmas!: Join Kiki Babs for a chaotic, glittery drag show, Drag-Oke, prizes, and games at Cinema & Co.
7.30 PM | £6

👠 Cinderella: Enjoy the magic of pantomime at the Dylan Thomas Theatre with Cinderella, Buttons, and interactive fun for all ages.
Various times until December 12th | £12 - £15

🎷 Swing Into Christmas: Dave Cottle Trio & Sarah Meek deliver the Louis & Ella Christmas Show at St Peter's Church, Newton. Enjoy jazz classics and Christmas favourites.
7 PM - 9.30 PM | £13

🏉 An Evening With Justin Tipuric: Join Welsh rugby icon Justin Tipuric for an exclusive interview, Q&A, raffle, and memorabilia auction at Clydach Cricket Club.
7.30 PM | £10.84

🕯️ Christingle Service: Join The Salvation Army for its Christingle Service on Richardson Street. Experience carols with the Salvation Army band and enjoy refreshments.
6.30 PM | Free

🎶 Christmas & Beyond: Soprano Rhiannon Herridge in Concert: Soprano Rhiannon Herridge presents Christmas classics at St Rhidian and St Illtyd's Church in Llanrhydian.
7 PM - 9 PM | £11.55

🎭 Adult Panto: Sleeping Beauty (18+): It's an Act presents a saucy, sassy rendition of Sleeping Beauty at Pontardawe Arts Centre, promising fun, songs, and hilarious one-liners for an adult-only audience.
7 PM | £17 - £25 | Until December 17th

🔥 Swansea Fire & Ice Festival: Witness dazzling ice sculptures, fire shows, live music, interactive ice carving, snow globes, snowmen, and Frozen friends across the city centre.
10 AM - 5 PM | Free

🎭 A Right Royal Rumpus: Pantomime meets PlayStation as spoiled Princesses enter a video game with androids, cats, mice, and bumblebees at the Taliesin.
Sat 6th Dec 6.30 PM, Sun 7th Dec 12.30 PM & 6.30 PM | £17.50

🧞‍♂️ Aladdin: Join a magical pantomime adventure at Swansea Grand Theatre, starring Joe Pasquale, Kev Johns, and Celyn Cartwright with animated sets, audience interaction, and musical numbers.
Various dates and times | £21.00 - £44.00

🎭 Casablanca - A Live Radio Play: Step back in time to wartime Morocco with a live radio play at Swansea Grand Theatre’s Arts Wing. Limited availability.
2.30 PM | £13.00

📽️ Coffee Shop Movie Night: Head to Woodrows Coffee in Bryn-y-mor for a Christmas movie night, including food, a short film by a local filmmaker followed by the main feature, Die Hard.
6 PM | £7.50 (£6 for students (free candy cane for Christmas jumper wearers!).

🎨 Festive Natural Wreath Making: Create your own biodegradable wreath with local materials at the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery.
10.30 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM | £20 - £25, including festive drinks.

🎄 Christmas Tree Festival: A month-long celebration at Swansea Minster featuring a Craft Fayre on December 6th and Make a Decoration Morning on December 20th.
Dec 6: 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM & Dec 20: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Free

🎵 In Memory of Susan: Tribute concert to Susan Croall, Swansea Philharmonic Choir's accompanist at All Saints Church in Oystermouth, celebrating her musical dedication spanning six decades.
6 PM | £5 - £10

🌟 The Stable Trail: Step into the Nativity Story at Reynoldston Village Hall this Christmas, with guided trails every 10 mins.
10.30 AM - 12.30 PM and 2 PM - 4 PM | Free

🍴 Uplands Market: Enjoy fresh food and handcrafted goods at the monthly Uplands Market in Gwydr Square.
9 AM - 1 PM

🎄 Big Waterfront Christmas: Festive fun at the National Waterfront Museum with reindeers, crafts, music by the Rock Choir, face painting, interactive maths crafts, and a special story time with Santa.
12 PM - 4 PM | Free

🏃‍♂️ The Great Christmas Fun Run: Join the festive spirit in Mumbles with a Christmas Fun Run from Oyster Wharm. Wear your best festive gear for a jolly 5K or 10K seafront run.
11:00 AM | £9.95 - £24.95

👻 Dark Winter Tales – Spooky Stories For The Dark Half Of The Year: Enjoy eerie storytelling traditions with local writers' spooky tales, from folk legends to cosmic horror in a curated experience by Mat Troy - at Elysium.
6 PM | £4

🎶 Ty Hafan Christmas Concert with Treorchy Male Choir: Experience a festive evening with the iconic Treorchy Male Choir and special guests at Brangwyn Hall, supporting Tŷ Hafan Children's Hospice.
2.30 PM | £22.50 - £30.00

🍕 Baby-Friendly Screening - The Grinch + PIZZA!: Watch The Grinch in a baby-friendly setting at Cinema & Co., featuring gentle lighting and space for siblings - and pizza!
11.30 AM | Free

🎂 1st Birthday Party Celebration: Funky Fun Factory celebrates its first anniversary with a lively party including a DJ, games, buffet, mascots, face painting, and more surprises!
3 PM - 5.30 PM

🎨 Wreath Making Workshop: Get creative at Swansea Museum and craft your own seasonal wreath
10.30 AM - 1.30 PM | £25 per person

Monday December 1st
The Uplands Tavern | Open Mic | 7.30 PM
Noah’s Yard | Jazz Club | 8.30 PM

Tuesday December 2nd
The Bayview | Open Mic | 8 PM

Wednesday December 3rd
The Swigg | Jazz Jam with Dave Cottle Trio | 8 PM

Thursday December 4th
The Patti | The Twang | 7 PM

Friday December 5th
The Bunkhouse | Black Havana | 6 PM

Saturday December 6th
Sin City | The Clause | 7 PM
The Patti Pavillion | Jagged Little Pill | 7 PM
The Bunkhouse | Loveletter | 7 PM

Sunday December 7th
The Bunkhouse | Scotty Austin | 6 PM

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Catch you on Wednesday!

Andrew.

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