Beach walk to raise money and awareness of suicide in young people returns to Swansea
A BEACH walk to raise money and awareness of suicide in young people returns to Swansea later this month. Swansea University’s Wellbeing Service is hosting HOPEWALK 2022 on Sunday, October 30 in aid of PAPYRUS , the suicide prevention charity which offers confidential support and advice to young people. It will be the fourth time the University has organised the three-mile circular beach walk which will start and finish at The Secret Bar and Kitchen on Oystermouth Road. Anyone who wants to take part should meet there at 10am. Almost 100 people joined the first event back in 2019 and even during Covid socially distanced walkers stepping out at locations of their choice collected nearly £1,000. This year the Wellbeing Service is hoping members of…
Swansea City matches helping to improve patients symptoms
PATIENTS at Cefn Coed Hospital are having a ball attending live Swans matches thanks to the generosity of a local businessman. Phil Lake, who runs Lakeside Security and Lakeside Flood Solutions, has donated a number of Swansea City season tickets…
Swansea city centre regeneration work uncovers a lively former life
REGENERATION work in Swansea city centre has uncovered a lively former life of a building that’s set to have a bright future. Work by the council at the former BHS and What! store – to create a public community hub…
Swansea Science Festival to feature week-long programme of events
THIS year’s Swansea Science Festival will feature a week-long programme of in-person events, including a talk from award-winning TV presenter and conservationist Chris Packham, when it returns this autumn. The Festival, hosted by Swansea University in partnership with the National Waterfront Museum, runs from 31 October – 6 November with events taking place across Swansea’s LC, Taliesin Arts Centre, Oriel Science and National Waterfront Museum. An early bird discount of 22% is available for bookable events up until midnight on Sunday 9 October. The theme of this year’s Festival is ‘frontiers’ and visitors of all ages will be able to enjoy demonstrations, shows, and workshops based on everyday science through to the latest cutting-edge innovations. The popular Family Weekend, which has attracted nearly 10,000 visitors in previous years, will be held on 5 and 6 November and will feature more than 30 free interactive exhibitions designed to take visitors’ minds on a journey of discovery. On 31 October, wildlife biologist and broadcaster Lizzie Daly will host a Spooktacular Science quiz night for families at the National Waterfront Museum, featuring questions about all things weird and wonderful in natural science. Visitors can learn about athletic performance and test their speed, strength, reaction skills and more in a new Sports Zone at the LC on Saturday 5 November, featuring the Ospreys, Swansea City AFC foundation, Swansea University’s sport science team and many others. Chris Packham will share tales of his travels to the world’s wildlife hotspots and the beauty he sees in unexpected places in his talk Pictures from the Edge of the World on Sunday 6 November….
Swansea University introduces beehives to enhance wellbeing
SWANSEA University has introduced beehives to its campuses as part of a project to enhance student and staff wellbeing. Swansea Employability Academy (SEA) and CampusLife have partnered with Bee1, a Welsh-based company that educates the public on the importance of bees for the environment…
Volunteer governor support wanted for Swansea schools
VOLUNTEERS from a wide variety of backgrounds are needed to become school governors in Swansea and an information evening is taking place on October 13 so people can find more about the roles. Swansea Council is particularly keen to hear…
Millions paid to help families heat homes
MORE than £2m has been paid to thousands of Swansea householders over the last week as part of a scheme to help people heat their homes. The fuel support scheme that went live on the morning of Monday September 26…
Mumbles sea defence plans take next major step
PLANS for new sea defences to help protect Mumbles for decades to come have taken another big step forward. Swansea council’s cabinet has approved the construction cost and the award of the construction contract. In light of the UK’s financial…
2,400 reception pupils receiving free school meals
MORE than 2,400 reception pupils in Swansea have been offered free meals since school resumed in September. Swansea Council is working closely with schools to extend the offer to other years as soon as possible as they work towards implementing the…
Young Mostyn goes a long way to thank Morriston hospital staff
A 12-year-old former patient has stamped his name all over an incredible fundraising challenge, which has collected more than £10,000 for Morriston Hospital’s Oakwood children’s ward. Mostyn Carthew, who was cared for on the ward before a bone marrow transplant…