Does anyone know of any good chess clubs that are open to lower rated players?

I have thousands of hours playing but I have reached a complete wall playing online chess and cannot improve.

I am a very low rated player around 1300-1400 on chess.com and never had the privilege of playing OTB chess.

Are there any chess clubs that would welcome such a person in the area? I want to improve and learn.

Any recommendations for maths tutoring

I’m in Swansea for tonight only and looking to have a good time but don’t know where to go.

Ps: it’s my first time in the city.

Saw an article in Wales online about a drama that has recently been filmed in Swansea. The producers filmed in Swansea due to its ‘resemblance to 1990s London’. Interested if anyone has any idea what bits of Swansea look like 1990s London?!?

Can anyone recommend a decent hairdressers in Swansea that is reasonably priced? I’ve had some terrible experiences with big prices as a result! I understand I am fortunate to be paying for a service so would love that to be off the back of some recommendations!

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I'm reaching out to find a kind soul that live by or passes gors avenue daily to see if they would mind taking a picture of the speet limit on the road. Been picked up for doing 28mph in a 20mph zone by the camera near dewi terrace turnoff , but from what I can see, it's posted as 30mph zone. Any help would be gratefully appreciated!

Do kids go trick-or-treating in Swansea? If so, where can I take them? Is there a good area we can take our kids trick-or-treating on Thursday?

Over the next dew days i have my 10 yr old brother coming to stay.

While tgeir are a few rhings planned like margam parkfright night, laser tag.

But wonderimg any specific halloween events as its been a nightmare finding much

All the supermarkets either just don't have them (the week of Halloween?) or they're all smushed and unusable!

Im looking for a sexual health doctor to discuss some issues with, counselling, advice etc.

Basically i need a sex counsellor, that i can discuss my issues and my problems with mental health as well, as its all mixed together and relates to eachother.

So if anyone can say on here (or DM me) any suggestions that would be grateful!

As in the title, my HDMI cable has 'disappeared' at work 🙃 diolch!

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If anyone of you know any good motoring offence lawyers in Swansea please do let me know

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Hello! I am looking to see if I should study at Swansea University in the field of Marine Biology. How is their Marine Biology department? What is the local marine life like in Swansea? Do puffins come to Swansea or do they stay further west on Skomer Island? Is Swansea an interesting place to live for a foreigner? Is it primarily a Welsh or English speaking city? I look forward to learning more about Swansea, thank you very much!

I’m looking g for a reasonably priced storage until. I don’t want to pay through the nose but I really need the extra storage! Any recommendations?

Hi, we are looking at catching the bus from Port Eynon to Swansea using the 118 Adventure Travel bus. I've been looking at their app to buy a ticket and can't figure if I need a inner or outer Swansea ticket. Just wondering if anyone knows if the bus accepts card to save getting it wrong on the app? Thanks in advance

Hello, I want to visit the city for a couple of days for Halloween but need some hotels recommendations.

If you are new to the area, don't currently play for a team or are just wanting to get back to playing football, my club is looking for players of all standards. If you are over 16 years old and playing football competitively is something that you want to be involved in, drop me a message or reply to this post. Thanks

Hi all, I'm back with another round-up of all the best stuff going on in Swansea this week.

Find this week's Swansea Scoop below.

Or, it looks a lot better with images, links to events, proper formatting, and more here:

https://www.swanseascoop.com/p/halloween-events-swansea

Thanks again for your continued support!

66 Halloween Events in Swansea For Kids and Adults! 🎃

Plus: The Manics, Paint Your Dreams, Fireworks, Moomins, Tequila Tasting, Conkers

Good morning, Swansea! This is the Swansea Scoop. The local newsletter that’s like jumping into a big pile of raked leaves, just for the fun of it.

In this week’s Swansea Scoop:

🎃 66+ Halloween Events!

🖼️ Painting Your Dreams!

🎆 Fireworks Shows!

🌰 Conker Competition!

… and tons more!

Let’s get to it.

— James

THE DIGEST

🐟 Pier Restaurant Re-opens: Mumbles Pier’s new Copperfish restaurant opened for business this week - it’s open daily from 9 AM - 5 PM serving breakfast and Copperfish Classics. Plus, following the recent fire, a temporary arcade has also opened in time for half-term, open daily between 10 AM - 8 PM.

☕ New Coffee Shop: Woodrows Coffee Co. opened on Bryn-y-mor Road this week. As well as good coffee, the homely spot serves food including baked potatoes, paninis, and burgers. Evening events are planned, and it’s also available as a venue for hire.

📍 79 Bryn-y-mor Rd, Swansea, SA1 4JQ. Open Mon - Fri 9 AM - 4 PM and Sat-Sun 10 AM - 4 PM.

🦀 New Seafood Deli: The owners of the popular Gower Seafood Hut in Mumbles opened a brand new physical store this weekend, the Gower Seafood Deli. It sells fresh cockles and laverbread, fish, plus arts and crafts, and more.

📍 618 Mumbles Road, Swansea, SA3 4EA.

🚌 Free Bus Travel: Swansea Council has announced that riders travelling around Swansea can ride on buses for free on weekends in the countdown to Christmas (and up until new year), starting on November 16th.

WHAT’S ON

66+ Halloween Events

All prepped for Halloween? Here, there’s a bowl full of sweets for trick-or-treating visitors that I’ve been ordered not to touch - else I’ll be electrocuted like Frankentein’s Monster.

There are tons of spooky parties, crafts, and activities every day this week for kids and adults (the image says 66 (the original count, then there were more - and 66 looked too good!). Why not get yourself to a Halloween party a day to make the most of those once-a-year costumes! See them all listed with all the other events below.

😆 Tons of Stand Up

Away from the horror and gore of Halloween, there’s a whole bunch of live comedy gigs in Swansea this week, including a new monthly comedy club. Here’s the lowdown:

😂 Tawny Owl brings his UK tour, The Adventures of Tawny Owl - a mix of rap, music and stand-up, plus support, to The Cross Keys pub in the city centre.

Wednesday October 30th | 7.30 PM - 10 PM | £8

😂 2022 Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Colin Hoult heads to the Grand Theatre, delivering a hilarious show about family, fatherhood, and a childhood encounter with a ouija board and a gorilla.

Friday November 1st | 8 PM | £20

😂 Fresh from Live at the Apollo and Have I Got News for You, Maisie Adam brings her new tour to the Taliesin Arts Centre with a show blending witty charm and sharp anecdotes.

Friday November 1st | 8PM | £22.50

😂 Kick-Off Comedy Club launches tonight, bringing four top stand-ups, including Paul F Taylor, to the Swansea.com Stadium for an evening of fun and laughter.

Saturday November 2nd | Doors 6.30 PM, Show At 8 PM | £5 - £14

BOOK AHEAD: MANIC STREET PREACHERS

🎸 The Manic Street Preachers will perform at Swansea Arena on Friday May 9th and Saturday May 10th, 2025. Tickets go on sale on Friday November 1st at 9.30 AM. Tickets are likely to fly out, so, set your alarm and make sure your internet connection is rock solid!

BEST OF THE REST

There’s loads to do and see across the city this week, including plenty to keep the kids busy over half-term - Halloween-themed and not.

Monday October 28th

👨‍🚀 Family Space Fun: Head to Stall 53/54 at Swansea Market for Mimi’s Space Adventure - there’ll be free hands-on space experiments, crafts, and puzzles as part of the Swansea Science Festival - in conjunction with the UK Space Agency and the Insitute of Physics Wales. Also on Tuesday 29th and Wednesday 30th October.

Free | 10 AM - 4 PM

⚽ 3G Football Play: Underhill Hub is opening its 3G pitch for “Pay & Play” On Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday during half-term. No need to book, just turn up with a ball and let the kids play while you enjoy a cuppa in the cafe.

10 AM - 2 PM | £2

🎭 Crafty Cabaret: Make props and costumes in a creative workshop that will then be used in a 45-minute improvised performance by Flossy & Boo in the Crafty Cabaret.

11 AM | Pay What You Can - £9.90

🚲 Swansea Sport & Health Sessions: There’s something active to get involved in for all ages this week - including cycling, mountain biking, pickleball, basketball, street games, aerobics and more.

Free - £10 | Booking Required

📖 Half-term Library Fun: There's loads of free, fun activities at libraries in Swansea all week long, including a Firework Lego Challenge, Halloween Crafts, and Spooky Stories. Click the link for a full gallery of locations and events.

🎃 Halloween Events for Children

Rubba Bubba u/Penllergaer Social Club | 10.30 AM - 12 PM

Swansea Gymnastics Centre | 10 AM (All Ages), 12 PM (4+)

Will’s Petting Farm | Halloween Half Term | 10 AM - 4 PM (until Nov 3rd)

Tuesday October 29th

🖱️ Computer Fun: Join Swansea University and Technocamps for CTRL + ALT + Critique, a fun and interactive event where you’ll uncover how technology shapes your world. You’ll learn to code, and design creative digital solutions to real-life community challenges.

10AM - 2 PM | Free

🚲 Bicycle Skills: Bikeability at Dunvant RFC is hosting two events today, Tots on Tyres for under 7s (a fun session using all types of bikes, scooters, balance bikes and trikes around an obstacle course) and Cycle Skills for 8+ (cycling games and cycle skills in preparation for National Standards Level 1.

12 PM - 1 PM | £7 and 2 PM - 3 PM | £10

🎶 Live Opera and Cabaret: Get ready for drama and thrills as Mid Wales Opera performs Leoncavallo’s iconic operatic thriller, Pagliacci! at the Taliesin Arts Centre. After the opera, enjoy a lively cabaret featuring all the show’s singers and musicians.

7.30 PM | £6 - £17.50

🎃 Halloween Events for Children

The Egypt Centre | Halloween Workshop | 10 AM - 3 PM (Until Nov 1st)

Llys Nini | Spooky Woodland Walk | 5.30 PM and 6.30 PM

Rubba-Bubba @ Cinema & Co. | Monsters Inc. Movie | 11 AM

Gower Heritage Centre | The Baddies Halloween | 11 AM, 1 PM, 3 PM

Halloween Ghost Train (Blackpill Lido) | Runs until October 31st

Bluebell Coffee | Halloween Cookie Decorating | 11 AM & 2 PM (Also Wed+Thu)

Underhill Hub, Mumbles | Halloween Disco | 5.30 PM - 8.30 PM

Glynn Vivian Art Gallery | Halloween Family Film | 10.30 AM

The Clase Club | Halloween Party | 6 PM - 8 PM

Gower College Sports Centre | Halloween Active Kids 9 AM - 1 PM (Also Wed, Thu)

🎃 Halloween Events for Adults

Elysium | The Silly Cabaret -“It’s Giving Hallowe’en!” | 6 PM

Hippos | Halloween Photography Workshop | 6 PM - 9 PM

Wednesday October 30th

🌲 Bushcraft Skills: Join Ancient Boar and Coed Lleol Swansea on Kilvey Hill for a morning of learning ancient skills used to survive in the wild.

Free | 18+ | Booking Required

🎭 Under Milk Wood: Swansea Little Theatre will perform its annual presentation of Dylan Thomas’ most famous work at The Dylan Thomas Theatre, marking 70 years since it was written. Also on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

7.30 PM | £12 - £15

🏉 Dan Biggar: Join Wales and British Lions rugby legend, Dan Biggar, for dinner and a live Q&A session, plus a silent auction and comedy from Lenny Dee - at the Manor House, Clydach.

7 PM - Late | £40

🎭 Moomins Puppet Show: Head to the Taliesin Arts Centre for a family-friendly show: Moomintroll wakes up feeling uneasy in a wintery Moominvalley, embarking on an adventurous journey filled with magical puppetry, pop-up book scenery, and heartwarming original music.

2 PM | £8

✏️ Comic Art Masterclass: Kev F Sutherland has written and drawn for the Beano, Doctor Who, and Marvel comics - and now he wants to teach you how easy it is! Age 7+.

St Thomas Library | 10 AM - 12 PM and Sketty Library | 2 PM - 4 PM

🌰 Conker Competition: Singleton Park is the location for Big Conker, dubbed Swansea’s largest conker event, with prizes and a raffle, raising money for Matt’s Cafe. Head along with your champion conker!

😱 Spooky Fiction Panel: Head to Waterstones who will be welcoming C.J Tudor, Carly Reagon, and Liz Hyde for an evening of spooky book chat.

6 PM | £3

🎃 Halloween Events for Children

Glynn Vivian Art Gallery: Creative Dungeons and Dragons: Halloween Special

Glynn Vivian Art Gallery: Phantoms and Phantasmagoria | 10.30 AM - 12.30 and 13.30 - 3.30 PM

Evolve Townhill | Halloween After Dark Party | 7.30 PM - 10 PM

Chap-In-The-Box | Spook Night Party | 4 PM - 9 PM

The Potters Wheel | Halloween Fayre | 11 AM - 3 PM

Stouthall Country Mansion | Monster Ball | 3 PM - 5PM

Marquis Arms | Halloween Party | 5 PM - 7 PM

Gendros Community Centre | Halloween Disco | 1.30 PM - 3.30 PM

The Hide At Brynmill Park | Halloween Crafts | 10 AM - 12.30 PM

Sketty Park Community Centre | Halloween Party | 2.30 PM - 4.30 PM

Blaenymaes Youth Club | Halloween Party | TBC

Blaenymaes Youth Club | Virtual Escape Room | TBC

The New Lodge, Gorseinon | UV Nerf Halloween (6+) | 11.30 AM - 12.30 PM

Lush Swansea | Halloween Bath Bombs and Bubble Bar Making | 12 PM + 2.30 PM

The View, Rhossili | Spooky Halloween Fun | 4 PM - 6 PM

Thursday October 31st

💄 Lipstick on Your Collar: Step back in time for an evening of 1950s and 60s hits at The Grand Theatre, with a live band performing over forty classics from rock 'n' roll legends to British Invasion icons.

7 PM | £29.50

🎃 Halloween Events for Children

Brodie’s Funhouse | Halloween Party | 2 PM - 4 PM

Gorseinon Events Centre | Halloween Party | 5 PM - 8 PM

West Cross Community Centre | 5 PM - 8 PM

The Railway Inn, Killay | Halloween Party | 5 PM - 7 PM

Penllergaer Sports & Social Club | Halloween Party | 6 PM - 9 PM

Dunvant RFC | Halloween Party | 6 PM - 8 PM

The Glyn Clydach | Halloween Party | 4.30 PM - 7 PM

Mansel Workingmens Club | Halloween Party | 4 PM - 6PM

Plantasia | Wicked Wonderland w/ Addams Family | 6 PM - 9.30 PM

Swansea Museum | Batty Bats Workshop | 10 AM - 1 PM

Parc Llewelyn Community Centre | Halloween Party | 4 PM - 6 PM

Birchgrove RFC | Halloween Party | 6 PM - 8 PM

The Cockett Inn | Trick or Treat Party | 2 PM - 5 PM

Loughor Boating Club | Halloween Party | 5.30 PM - 7.30 PM

The Quadrant Shopping Centre | Halloween Villians Meet+Greet | 11 AM - 3 PM

City Church | Bright Light Night | 6 PM - 7.30 PM

Penyrheol Leisure Centre | Halloween Party | 4 PM - 6 PM

Lush Swansea | Halloween Bath Bombs and Bubble Bar Making | 10.30 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM.

West Street Gymnastics | Tricks or Treat Fun Day | 10 AM - 3 PM

National Waterfront Museum | Halloween Movie (The Addams Family 2) | 11 AM

Crewders | Trick or Treat (free mini doughnuts!) | 5 PM - 8 PM

Swansea Community Farm | Fungi Spooktacular | 10 AM - 4 PM

Dunvant Gospel Hall | Kids’ Light Party | 5.30 PM - 6.30 PM

YMCA Swansea Fitness Centre | Halloween Spooky Party | 4 PM - 7 PM

🎃 Halloween Events for Adults

Socialdice | Halloween on the Clocktower | 6 PM

Oystermouth Castle | The Dark Side of Oystermouth Castle | 8 PM (12+)

Môr Mumbles | Halloween Frightful Delights | Bookings from 5.30 PM

ERA Uplands | Murder on the Dancefloor Party | 8 PM - 12 PM

Friday November 1st

🎆 Fireworks Show: Join Dunvant RFC for the biggest independent fireworks display in South Wales, including barbecue food, sweets, and drinks.

6 PM - 9.30 PM | £6

🦖 Dinomania: Plantasia hosts a day of dinosaur fun where you’ll get the chance to meet baby dinosaurs, big dinosaurs, and complete a dino trail around the tropical zoo.

10 AM - 4 PM | £12.95

🎃 Halloween Events for Children

Baby Ballet Swansea | The Sty | 11.30 AM - 12.15 PM

Penlan RFC | Halloween Party | 5.30 PM

Weststreet Gymnastics | Halloween Gymjamz Special | 10 AM - 10.45 AM

Dylan Thomas Centre | Quivering Quills and Spooky Spells | 1 PM - 4 PM (Quiet session at 10 AM)

Albert Hall | Día de los Muertos Kids Craft Workshop | 9.30 AM - 11.30 AM

🎃 Halloween Events for Adults

Cu Mumbles | Halloween Villain Cabaret | 7 PM

Mansel Workingmens Club | Halloween Party (Guilty Pleasures Live) | 7 PM

Hippos | Sabbath Bloody Sabbath + Flesh Mechanics Halloween Horror Show | 8 PM

Level 256 | Fruity @ Halloween LGBTQIA+ Club Night | 8 PM

Oystermouth Castle | The Dark Side of Oystermouth Castle | 8 PM

The New Lodge | Halloween Bonkers Bingo | 7.30 PM

Stouthall Country Mansion: Murder Mystery Dinner | 7 PM

ERA Uplands | Dia De Los Muertos | 7 PM

Popworld | Carn-Evil: The Ultimate Halloween Freakshow | 9 PM - 3 AM

The Crofty Inn | Halloween Party + Live Music | 7 PM

Saturday November 2nd

🍎 Fruit Trees Workshop: Join The Environment Centre for an introduction to growing fruit trees in small spaces, led by Cyfoeth y Coed’s Anna Williams.

10.30 AM - 12.30 PM | Free (Optional Donation)

🍹 Tequila Festival: Celebrate the El Poco Tequila Festival at Piñatas Burrito Bar, where you’ll have the chance to sip and savour over 100 varieties of Mexico’s favourite liquor.

🥗 Vegan Mini Market: Join Brontosaurus Vegan Lifestyle Store and a host of other traders for the Swansea Vegan Mini Market at the centre of Swansea Market.

10 AM - 3 PM

👛 Sketty Community Market: Head down to St Paul’s Parish Centre to browse and buy a wide variety of food, gifts, books, bric-a-brack and crafts from local sellers, including The Little Valley Bakery and Bud and Bay.

9.30 AM - 12.30 PM

👛 Pennard Farmers Market: Head to Pennard Community Hall to find a wide range of food, drink, and other products from local makers and businesses including Private Chef Christos, Earthly Rebels, and Babita's Spice Deli.

9 AM - 1 PM

🍄 Fungi Walk: Join the Friends of Singleton Park for a guided walk to explore the fascinating world of mushrooms, in collaboration with Natur Hud. Meet at the Swiss Cottage.

10 AM - 12 PM | Free

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Welsh Music Festival: Gŵyl NAWR, a one-day celebration of left-field and experimental music and spoken word, returns to Tŷ Tawe in the city centre - guitarist Gwenifer Raymond will headline, followed by a closing DJ set from snooker legend, Steve Davis.

11 AM | £15

🎭 Theatre in Focus: Peter Richards talks about the life and works of a great playwright illustrated by excerpts from their plays. This month it’s Aphra Behn - at the Grand Theatre Arts Wing.

12.30 PM | £7

🕷️ Meet Spider-Man: The web-slinging superhero will be at Swansea Gymnastics Centre where, in between swinging from the rafters, he’ll be available for selfies and chat.

2.30 PM - 3.30 PM | £10

😎 Blues Brothers: The Chicago Blues Brothers bring their RESPECT Greatest Hits Tour to the Grand Theatre, bringing a high-energy, all-singing, all-dancing musical mash-up of Blues Brothers classics and tour showstoppers.

7.30 PM | £29.50

🎶 Cara Dillion: Following the release of her album and book Coming Home, Cara Dillon brings her acclaimed live show to the Taliesin Arts Centre, blending new material with beloved classics, accompanied by an extraordinary 5-piece band.

7.30 PM | £28

🎃 Halloween Events for Children

Exist Skatepark | Halloween Fun Night | 5.30 PM - 9.30 PM

The National Botanic Garden of Wales | Dark Run | 5.45 PM

🎃 Halloween Events for Adults

Birchgrove RFC | Adult Halloween Party | 7.30 PM

The Cockett Inn | Fright Night Karaoke Halloween Party | 7 PM

The Railway Inn, Killay | Halloween Party with Stu’s Gastric Band | 8 PM -Late

Loughour Boating Club | Halloween Party with The Revivals | 8.30 PM

Sunday November 3rd

🎨 Dream Painting: Join the Dream Salon: Live from the Freud Museum London at Noah’s Yard, a unique art and science event where an attendee's recent dream is discussed while it's painted live onto pages from Freud's The Interpretation of Dreams.

2 PM - 5 PM | Free (Booking required)

💷 Crafters & Co Market: Head to The Lodge in Gorseinon for a pop-up market filled with small local businesses selling everything from jewellery and food, to toys and gifts.

🎄 Bauble Painting: Join Dunvant Christian Fellowship at Dunvant Gospel Hall for an afternoon of relaxed Christmas bauble painting in partnership with local pottery studio, Craftsea.

4 PM - 5.30 PM | £5 - £10

👛 Pontardawe Inn Market: Head down to the Pontardawe Inn for its monthly market, featuring food, crafts, and a whole host of local traders.

🎃 Halloween Events for Children

Uplands RFC Juniors | Halloween Party | 5PM - 7PM

PLAN AHEAD: SWANSEA FIREWORKS DISPLAYS

Looking for the best spot to huddle together to “ooh!” and “aah!” under a lit-up sky in Swansea? Here’s a glimpse at as many of the organised fireworks displays across the city that I could find! Full details next week!

(image/details at link at top of post :))

SCRUMPTIOUS SCOOPS

Maderia has become a firm favourite in the city centre, known for its Portuguese and international food served over lunch, dinner, and seasonal menus - its Christmas menu recently launched, too!

Its lunch menu (served daily from 12 PM - 3 PM) includes chicken piri piri, scampi, and soup.

The dinner menu includes starters like avocado pear and prawn cocktail, with mains of fish, pasta, and meat featuring monkfish, pasta spaghetti lobster, and ribeye steak.

⏰ Opening Times:

Monday - Thursday: 12 PM - 3 PM | 5 PM - 9 PM

Friday and Saturday: 12 PM - 9.30 PM

📍 Location Map and Directions: 46 The Kingsway, Swansea, SA1 5HP

Want your business to be featured as a Scrumptious Scoop next week? Reply to this e-mail for more details!

WEATHER

Mon 28th: 15°C 🌡️ 11°C 🌧️ Light rain and a moderate breeze

Tue 29th: 15°C 🌡️ 8°C 🌫️ Misty and light winds

Wed 30th: 15°C 🌡️ 10°C ☁️ Light cloud and light winds

Thu 31st: 15°C 🌡️ 9°C ⛅ Sunny intervals and light winds

Fri 1st: 13°C 🌡️ 6°C ⛅ Sunny intervals and light winds

Sat 2nd: 11°C 🌡️ 5°C ☀️ Sunny and a gentle breeze

Sun 3rd: 13°C 🌡️ 6°C ☀️ Sunny and a gentle breeze

LIVE MUSIC 🎸

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October 28th

The Uplands Tavern | Open Mic | 7.30 PM

October 29th

The Bayview | Open Mic | 8 PM

October 30th

Cu Mumbles | Greg Abate With The Dave Cottle Trio | 8 PM

The New Valley | Open Mic | 7.30 PM

October 31st

Patti Pavilion | Scouting For Girls | 7 PM

Waterloo Stores | Open Mic | 7.30 PM

Pinatas | Stone Deaf | 7 PM

November 1st

Patti Pavilion | Cradle of Filth | 6 PM

Pontardawe Arts Centre | DSUK | 7.30 PM

November 2nd

Waterloo Stores | Live Music Sunday | 8 PM

Gorseinon Events Centre | Hells Bells | 9 PM

Patti Pavilion | The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience | 7 PM

Sin City | Abolute Bowie | 7 PM

The Studio | ABABCB Presents Open Mic | 12 PM - 4 PM

November 3rd

Langland’s Brasserie | Jeff Hooper With The Dave Cottle Trio | 7 PM

The Bunkhouse | Midnight Tornado | 4 PM

Pontardawe Arts Centre | Focus | 7.30 PM

Pontardawe Inn | Poco Loco | 5 PM

Sobanski Music Laboratory | Cinema & Co. | 7 PM

Hippos | Open Mic | 4 PM

THANKS

Thanks for reading the Swansea Scoop. If you found something useful, share it with a friend who always has the best Halloween costume.

👉 Sometimes things change (or I mess up), so please double-check the details for events and activities directly with the organiser to avoid disappointment.

I’ve taken an interest in learning both languages for different reasons (not surprising when it comes to Welsh).

I’m pretty bad at researching places and having confidence in them. Do people know any good in-person classes or the like in Swansea to learn either Welsh or German?

Does anyone know of places that sell dolls house miniature items, I’m more looking for garden items like plant vines and flowers to complete a project I’ve been working on.

Thanks.

How does it work?

The website says you don't have to ask just tap on and then tap off at a different terminal? But that seems rather rude to me to just not ask for what you need and some of the buses I've been on recently don't have the extra terminal.

Would anyone mind explaining the process of how it works to me please?

I'm autistic and have major social anxiety so I feel like I'm making it a bigger deal than it is but once I know what to do I'll be fine. I just don't want to fumble not knowing what to do on the occasion

Hi everyone! I am a student at Swansea University and I am looking to get a studio apartment for 2025-26 (I know it's early but I would like to get a headstart on things). Could someone suggest me where I should be looking? I checked Rightmove as my first instinct but I don't know if it has the best options for me, so I would like to get some suggestions that would help me make an informed decision.

Hope you all are having a brilliant day!

Hello all, just after some info please. My family and I are going to London Sunday to Tuesday travelling by train and we’re hoping to leave the car in Hight Street car park. I can see it is 24 hours but just wanted to check if the car can be left there multiple days? Looked on the website and it doesn’t say. Thanks for any info.

Hello everyone! Are there any dentists taking on nhs patients at the moment that any of you know of? I’m in the central Swansea area. Thanks!

I was chatting with my mate the other night. We are both from Swansea, different ends I'm more western - Gorseinon and he's from Sketty. We both now live in Townhill. It's become apparent that with some swansea folks there's a tendency to gently slap the person they are talking too constantly on the shoulder, chest, forearm, etc as if to gain attention although they will be making eye contact and do not need to gain attention. We are both late 40s and we notice this amongst our age group and older. It's something we don't get with our peers from the places we grew up in. Any ideas or insights into this affectionate yet somewhat annoying behaviour? Cheers!

Pretty much every time I am driving in Swansea city centre I see a couple of taxis with the Newport city logo on them (never see any of the closer local authorities). Does anyone know why this is? only noticed it this year.

Is there any cloak room facility avaiable near to the Swansea railway station?