Swansea is the second most populous city in Wales after the capital Cardiff and is situated on the south west coast of Wales an area noted for its sandy beaches. The nearby Gower peninsula is an area of outstanding natural beauty and the seaside village of Mumbles is a must visit collection of art galleries, shops, cafes and restaurants. The city itself has risen from its industrial past to become a vibrant modern city with new developments giving the city a forward looking aspect in the 21st century. In the nearby Afan and Vale of Neath area there is world class mountain biking, walking and the largest forest south of Scotland. There is almost no sport that is uncatered for in the area including fishing, sailing, golfing, wind and kite surfing, golf, canoeing and if that leaves you breathless you can pause to take in the rich heritage of the area including diverse galleries and museums and the Dylan Thomas Centre celebrating the world famous poet and prose writer of “Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night” and “Under Milk Wood”. The area hosts numerous arts festivals and sporting events throughout the year which means that Swansea has more than enough to occupy several return visits so take the time to get to know the area and you won’t regret it.
Tags: Cork Swansea Ferry, Swansea, Wales
I look forward to seeing the dawn of the Worm, and steaming past The Mumbles, across Swansea Bay picking out Swansea’s “lovely, ugly town with more layers than an onion,” as described by Dylan Thomas. I wish everyone involved in the venture to get the ferry back up and running the very best for 2010. Book early for spaces around Cork week in July an event that sorely missed the MV Superferry when she stopped running. Planning a trip back to my other home in March and look forward to meeting the crew onboard.
regards Andrew
Our sixth festival: The Admiral 2010 Mumbles Mostly Blues & Jazz Festival presents another world-class programme of music by the seaside for the May Bank Holiday weekend, April 30th to May 3rd.
The Year of Women in Blues & Jazz
Talented women singers and musicians have already made their mark in the festival’s remarkable five-year history. (Think Tina May and Lee Gibson, two of the finest women jazz singers in the country. Or Zoé Schwarz and The Baddest Blues Band — Ever!). And for 2010, the programme, which is once again generously sponsored by Admiral, will be led by top international female talent
When in Swansea why not look up Dunvant Male Choir, even if we haven’t got a local concert, you can visit one of our rehearsals at Olchfa School, Sketty (SA2 7AB) on a Monday or Thursday evening 7 – 9 pm.
We look forward to meeting you.
Dewi (Morgan)
Choir PRO
What!! no pubs or music in Swansea!!!!