Blast from the past to boost wellbeing of Swansea Bay patients
A RATION book, a retro radio, a tie press and classic LPs are just some of the items being used to boost the wellbeing of Swansea Bay patients – but we still need your help. Nostalgic items have already been…
South Wales Miners’ Library marks 50 years of celebrating the region’s industrial heritage
The South Wales Miners’ Library is celebrating half a century of collecting and preserving crucial memories of the region’s proud industrial past. Based at Swansea University, the South Wales Miners’ Library marks its 50th anniversary on Friday, October 20 by…
Quiet wards at Singleton Hospital
IT’S quieter at Swansea Bay’s second largest hospital than normal – quite a lot quieter – with five wards empty as part of wider work to transform three hospitals in the region into centres of excellence. The patients who would…
Star Studded event and auction to remember Welsh football legend Gary Speed and raise money to support mental health charities
A star studded evening at a top Welsh hotel has been planned in remembrance of the Welsh International footballer Gary Speed and in order to support the organisation of events nationwide to support mental health charities. 11Speed has been created…
Swansea Bay services combine to help break stigma around mental health
A special event was held in Swansea today (Tuesday 10th October) with the aim of breaking the stigma surrounding mental health. Swansea Bay University Health Board staged the promotional event in the Waterfront Museum to coincide with World Mental Health…
New computer generated images of landmark office development in Swansea
MARKETING of a new landmark office development in Swansea city centre is being ramped-up. Developed by Swansea Council, the 71/72 Kingsway scheme located at the former Oceana nightclub site is being specifically targeted at the digital, tech and creative sectors….
New contractor appointed to complete work at Swansea Copr Bay district
A NEW contractor has been appointed to complete unfinished work at Swansea’s Copr Bay district. Swansea Council’s appointment of Willmott Dixon follows the original contactor for the scheme – Buckingham Group Ltd – going into administration. The financial arrangements put…
Local housebuilder launches public consultation for proposed development in Pontarddulais
A leading local housebuilder has launched its latest public consultation for its proposed development in Pontarddulais. Persimmon Homes West Wales plans to construct 516 zero-carbon ready homes for local people on land south of Glanffrwd Road. The no-gas site will…
Former Swansea district housing office transformed into flats
Efforts to tackle homelessness in Swansea are continuing, following the completion of a new set of council-owned flats. penlan dho Swansea Council has transformed an ageing former district housing office in the Penlan community into six modern one and two…
Organisations to come together to offer support and advice at launch of new hub in Swansea
ON Monday (Oct 2) more than 20 organisations will come together to offer advice, support, guidance and networking opportunities at the launch of a new hub in Swansea. Swansea Council has teamed up with the National Waterfront Museum to create…