swansea bay festival brochure - spring 2013

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Spring Events in Swansea February – April 2013Digwyddiadau’r Gwanwyn yn Abertawe Chwefror – Ebrill 2013

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Welcome to the SwanseaBay Festival Spring Eventsprogramme 2013.This is your guide to eventstaking place in and aroundSwansea between Februaryand April including half term,Easter holiday activities andSt David’s celebrations.

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Introduction

Croeso i raglen digwyddiadauGwyl Gwanwyn Bae Abertawe2013.Dyma eich canllaw i ddigwyddiadaua gynhelir yn Abertawe ac o’ihamgylch rhwng mis Chwefror a misEbrill gan gynnwys gweithgareddauhanner tymor a gwyliau’r Pasg,dathliadau Gwyl Ddewi.

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Cofrestrwch am wybodaethGallwch gofrestru am ddimi gael e-byst a gwybodaeth amddigwyddiadau a gweithgareddaua gynhelir yn Abertawe yn syth i’chmewnflwch. Cofrestrwch nawr ynwww.fyabertawe.info

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West Glamorgan ArchivesDiscover people, placesand memories( 01792 636589

Until 28 FebruaryOpen Tuesday – Friday,10am – 5pmGriffith JohnFrom Swansea to ChinaSwansea MuseumFREE ( 01792 653763

1 – 6 FebruaryAbertawe Festival forYoung Musicians Brangwyn HallBooking essential for the workshop( 01792 361863

February

Archifau GorllewinMorgannwg Darganfod pobl, lleoeddac atgofion( 01792 636589

Tan 28 Chwefror Dydd Mawrth – dydd Gwener, 10am – 5pm Griffith JohnO Abertawe i Tsieina Amgueddfa AbertaweAM DDIM( 01792 653763

1 – 6 ChwefrorGwyl CerddorionIfanc Abertawe Neuadd BrangwynRhaid cadw lle ar gyfer y gweithdy( 01792 361863

Chwefror

Join us for:

• Recreation sessions – no lanes! ideal for non-swimmers and families.

• Splash and Play – Great for families and young children andincorporate the use of music and aqua toys.

• Family Tickets – Everyone is welcome and to keep the cost down forfamilies a family ticket costs just £11.50 and will allow up to 5 people(2 adults and up to 3 children access to recreation sessions and Splashand Play – WNPS ratios apply).

Or if you are interested in fitness, join us for:

• Lane swimming – for competent swimmers, various speeds of lanewith pays as you go or great value Membership offers!

It’s your National Poolfor Family FUN!

Come and join us for fun and fitness this Spring!

For more information call us on 01792 513 513 or check out our websitewww.walesnationalpoolswansea.co.uk

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Spring into action at...Wales National Pool Swansea

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Spring Events in SwanseaFebruary – April 2013

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2 & 23 February, 10am – 1pm Saturday Family WorkshopsGlynn Vivian Offsite at the YMCAFREE( 01792 516900

2 FebruaryRBS Six Nations Wales v Ireland, 1.30pmEngland v Scotland, 4pmSwansea Big ScreenFREE( 01792 635428

3 February, 3pmRBS Six Nations Italy v FranceSwansea Big ScreenFREE( 01792 635428

8 February, 6.30pm – 9.30pmStar Party with SwanseaAstronomical Society Oystermouth CastlePrice £1.50 per person( 01792 468321

8 February, 7.30pmMartyn CrucefixDylan Thomas CentrePrice £1.60 – £4.00( 01792 463980

9 FebruaryRBS Six Nations Scotland v Italy, 2.30pmFrance v Wales, 5pm Swansea Big ScreenFREE( 01792 635428

9 February, 11am – 4pmChinese New YearCelebrations Swansea MuseumFREE( 01792 653763

10 February, 3pmRBS Six NationsIreland v EnglandSwansea Big ScreenFREE( 01792 635428

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Digwyddiadau’r Gwanwyn yn AbertaweChwefror – Ebrill 2013

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2 a 23 Chwefror, 10am – 1pm Gweithdai DyddSadwrn i’r TeuluGlynn Vivian oddi ar y safle yny YMCAAM DDIM( 01792 516900

2 ChwefrorPencampwriaethy Chwe GwladCymru v Iwerddon, 1.30pmLloegr v Yr Alban, 4pmSgrîn Fawr AbertaweAM DDIM( 01792 635428

3 Chwefror, 3pmPencampwriaethy Chwe Gwlad Yr Eidal v FfraincSgrîn Fawr AbertaweAM DDIM( 01792 635428

8 Chwefror, 6.30pm – 9.30pmParti’r Sêr gyda ChymdeithasSeryddol Abertawe Castell YstumllwynarthPris £1.50 yr un( 01792 468321

8 Chwefror, 7.30pmMartyn Crucefix Canolfan Dylan ThomasPris £1.60 – £4.00( 01792 463980

9 ChwefrorPencampwriaethy Chwe Gwlad Yr Alban v Yr Eidal, 2.30pmFfrainc v Cymru, 5pmSgrîn Fawr AbertaweAM DDIM( 01792 635428

9 Chwefror, 11am – 4pmDathliadau’r FlwyddynNewydd Tsieineaidd Amgueddfa AbertaweAM DDIM ( 01792 653763

10 Chwefror, 3pmPencampwriaethy Chwe GwladIwerddon v LloegrSgrîn Fawr AbertaweAM DDIM( 01792 635428



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11 – 15 February, 11.30am & 2.30pmZoetropesNational Waterfront MuseumFREE( 02920 573600

12 – 14 February,10.30am, 12 noon, 2pm & 3.15pmAnimal AnticsOut of Africa in PlantasiaAdults £4.95, Children £3.95(includes entry to Plantasia)( 01792 474555

12 February, 11am – 4pmFamily SongGlynn Vivian Offsite at the YMCAFREE( 01792 516900

13 February, 11am – 4pmMuseum of Me Glynn Vivian Offsite at the YMCAFREE( 01792 516900

11 – 15 FebruaryBishopston Sports Centre( 01792 235040

11 – 15 FebruaryMorriston Leisure Centre( 01792 797082

11 – 15 FebruaryPenlan Leisure Centre( 01792 588079

11 – 15 FebruaryPenyrheol Leisure Centre( 01792 897039

11 February, 11.00am – 12.30pm& 2pm – 3.30pmThe “Crowman” storytellingand puppet makingOystermouth CastlePrice £3.00 per person( 01792 468321

FebruaryHalf Term Activities



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12 – 14 Chwefror,10.30am, 12 ganol dydd,2pm a 3.15pmAntics AnifeiliaidOut of Africa yn PlantasiaOedolion £4.95, Plant £3.95(gan gynnwys mynediad i Plantasia)( 01792 474555

12 Chwefror, 11am – 4pmCanu TeuluolGlynn Vivian oddi ar y safle yny YMCAAM DDIM( 01792 516900

13 Chwefror, 11am – 4pmAmgueddfa MyfiGlynn Vivian oddi ar y safle yny YMCAAM DDIM( 01792 516900

11 – 15 ChwefrorCanolfan ChwaraeonLlandeilo Ferwallt( 01792 235040

11 – 15 ChwefrorCanolfan Hamdden Treforys( 01792 797082

11 – 15 ChwefrorCanolfan Hamdden Penlan( 01792 588079

11 – 15 ChwefrorCanolfan HamddenPenyrheol( 01792 897039

11 Chwefror, 11.00am – 12.30pma 2pm – 3.30pmAdrodd Straeon a gwneudpypedau gyda “The Crowman”Castell YstumllwynarthPris £3.00 yr un( 01792 468321

11 – 15 Chwefror, 11.30am a 2.30pmZoetropesAmgueddfa Genedlaethol y GlannauAM DDIM( 02920 573600

Gweithgareddau hannertymor mis Chwefror



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13 February, 1pm – 2pmJunior Park RangersBeetle Castle & Habitat Piles Cwmdonkin Park£1.00 per child( 01792 205327

13 February, 7.30pmOn The EdgeJude Garner’s A Nice DrinkDylan Thomas CentrePrice £4.00( 01792 463980

14 February, 1pm – 3pm Your Treasures Half TermCraft workshop Swansea MuseumFREE( 01792 653763

14 FebruaryFamily Film ClubGlynn Vivian Offsite at the YMCAFREE

Disney’s The Little Mermaid (U)11am – 1pm

Ponyo (U) 2pm – 4pm

( 01792 516900

14 February, 10am – 2pm Love in the City City CentreFREE( 01792 476370

15 February, 7.30pmRhydianBrangwyn HallPrice from £22.50( 01792 637300

15 February, 2pm – 4pmWillow WeavingBird Feeder Making Cwmdonkin ParkFREE( 01792 205327

16 February, 1pmTheatre-In-FocusFluellen Theatre presentJ M Barrie’s ‘The Old LadyShows Her Medals’Dylan Thomas CentrePrice £5.00( 01792 463980



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13 Chwefror, 1pm – 2pmCeidwaid Parc IauCestyll Chwilod a Phentyrrau Cynefin Parc Cwmdoncyn£1.00 y plentyn( 01792 205327

13 Chwefror, 7.30pmOn The EdgeA Nice Drink gan Jude GarnerCanolfan Dylan ThomasPris £4.00( 01792 463980

14 Chwefror, 1pm – 3pm Gweithdy Crefftau HannerTymor Eich Trysorau Amgueddfa AbertaweAM DDIM( 01792 653763

14 ChwefrorY Clwb Ffilmiau i DeuluoeddGlynn Vivian oddi ar y safle yny YMCAAM DDIM

Disney’s The Little Mermaid (U)11am – 1pm

Ponyo (U) 2pm – 4pm

( 01792 516900

14 Chwefror, 10am – 2pmCariad yn y Ddinas Canol y Ddinas AM DDIM( 01792 476370

15 Chwefror, 7.30pmRhydianNeuadd BrangwynPris o £22.50( 01792 637300

15 Chwefror, 2pm – 4pmGwehyddu Helygen aGwneud Bwydwyr Adar Parc CwmdoncynAM DDIM( 01792 205327

16 Chwefror, 1pmTheatr mewn Ffocws Theatr Fluellen yn cyflwyno‘The Old Lady Shows Her Medals’gan J M BarrieCanolfan Dylan ThomasPris £5.00( 01792 463980



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17 February, 2pmRastamouseScreening and meetingthe producerNational Waterfront MuseumFREE ( 02920 573600

22 February, 7.30pm(Pre-concert performance, 6.45pm)Roth Conducts TchaikovskyBBC National Orchestra of WalesBrangwyn HallPrice from £12.50( 01792 475715( 0800 052 1812

23 FebruaryRBS Six Nations Italy v Wales, 2.30pmEngland v France, 5pmSwansea Big ScreenFREE( 01792 635428

24 February, 2pmRBS Six Nations Scotland v IrelandSwansea Big ScreenFREE( 01792 635428

25 February, 7pmSaints, Songsand Celebration Brangwyn HallPrice £5.00 adults,£3.00 concessions( 01792 637300

27 February, 7.30pmScience Café Dylan Thomas CentreFREE( 01792 463980

28 February, 7.30pmPoets at the DTCDylan Thomas CentrePrice £1.60 – £4.00( 01792 463980



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17 Chwefror, 2pmRastamouseDangos y rhaglen a chwrddâ’r cynhyrchyddAmgueddfa Genedlaethol y GlannauAM DDIM( 02920 573600

22 Chwefror, 7.30pm(Perfformiad cyn y cyngerdd, 6.45pm)Roth yn ArwainTchaikovskyCerddorfa GenedlaetholGymreig y BBCNeuadd BrangwynPris o £12.50( 01792 475715( 0800 052 1812

23 ChwefrorPencampwriaethy Chwe Gwlad Yr Eidal v Cymru, 2.30pmLloegr v Ffrainc, 5pmSgrîn Fawr AbertaweAM DDIM( 01792 635428

24 Chwefror, 2pmPencampwriaethy Chwe Gwlad Yr Alban v IwerddonSgrîn Fawr AbertaweAM DDIM( 01792 635428

25 Chwefror, 7pmSant, Caneuon a Dathlu Neuadd BrangwynPris £5.00 oedolion,£3.00 consesiynau( 01792 637300

27 Chwefror, 7.30pmCaffi Gwyddoniaeth Canolfan Dylan ThomasAM DDIM( 01792 463980

28 Chwefror, 7.30pmBeirdd yng NghanolfanDylan ThomasCanolfan Dylan ThomasPris £1.60 – £4.00( 01792 463980

Talu llai a mwynhaumwy o weithgareddaugyda cherdyn Pasborti Hamdden (PTL)

01792 635473www.ptlswansea.com

Os ydych yn byw yn Abertawe acyn derbyn incwm isel, gallech gaelgostyngiadau gwerth hyd at 60%mewn amrywiaeth eang o leoliadauchwaraeon a hamdden a reolir gany cyngor, yn ogystal â mwy na 30o gwmnïau preifat.

Pay less and enjoymore activities witha Passport to Leisure(PTL) card

If you are a Swansea resident andare on low income you could receiveup to 60% discount on a wide rangeof council run sports and leisurevenues as well as at over 30private companies.



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2 March, 10am – 5pm Get WelshCastle Square, City CentreFREE( 01792 467370

2 March, 1pm – 3pmSt David’s Craft WorkshopSwansea MuseumFREE( 01792 653763

2 & 16 March, 10am – 1pm Saturday Family WorkshopsGlynn Vivian Offsite at the YMCAFREE( 01792 516900

9 MarchRBS Six NationsScotland v Wales, 2.30pmIreland v France, 5pmSwansea Big ScreenFREE( 01792 635428

14 – 17 MarchContinental MarketOxford Street, City Centre( 01792 476370

16 March, 7.30pmThe Blizzard and The OutsiderDylan Thomas CentrePrice £5.00( 01792 463980

1 March, 7pmSt David’s Day CelebrationsA co-production bySwansea Grand Theatreand Gower College SwanseaSwansea Grand TheatrePrice £10.00 – £12.00( 01792 475715

1 March, 10am – 4pm Taste of Wales Day Swansea Tourist Information CentreFREE( 01792 468321

1 & 2 March, 10am – 4pmFree Children’s WelshCostume Photos Swansea Indoor Market( 01792 654296

2 March, 11am – 3pmDragon TrainBlackpill – Southend Gardens(return journeys available)Price £1.00 each way( 01792 635142

2 March, 9am – 5pmSt. David’s Day Celebrations Swansea Indoor Market( 01792 654296

St David’sCelebrations



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2 Mawrth, 10am – 5pm CymreigiwchSgwâr y Castell, Canol y ddinasAM DDIM( 01792 467370

2 Mawrth, 1pm – 3pmGweithdy Crefft Gwyl DdewiAmgueddfa AbertaweAM DDIM( 01792 653763

2 a 16 Mawrth, 10am – 1pm Gweithdai DyddSadwrn i’r TeuluGlynn Vivian oddi ar y safle yny YMCAAM DDIM( 01792 516900

9 MawrthPencampwriaethy Chwe GwladYr Alban v Cymru, 2.30pmIwerddon v Ffrainc, 5pmSgrîn Fawr AbertaweAM DDIM( 01792 635428

14 – 17 MawrthMarchnad GyfandirolStryd Rhydychen, Canol y Ddinas( 01792 476370

16 Mawrth, 7.30pmThe Blizzard a The OutsiderCanolfan Dylan ThomasPris £5.00( 01792 463980

1 Mawrth, 7pmDathliadau DyddGwyl DdewiCynhyrchiad ar y cyd rhwngTheatr y Grand Abertawe aCholeg Gwyr AbertaweTheatr y Grand AbertawePris £10.00 – £12.00( 01792 475715

1 Mawrth, 10am – 4pm Diwrnod Blas ar GymruCanolfan Croeso AbertaweAM DDIM( 01792 468321

1 a 2 Mawrth, 10am – 4pmLluniau gwisg Gymreigi blant am ddimMarchnad Dan Do Abertawe( 01792 654296

2 Mawrth, 11am – 3pmTrên y DdraigBlackpill – Gerddi Southend(teithiau dychwelyd ar gael)Pris £1.00 bob ffordd( 01792 635142

2 Mawrth, 9am – 5pmDathliadau Dydd Gwyl DdewiMarchnad Dan Do Abertawe( 01792 654296

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30 March – 14 April• Singleton Boating Lake• Southend Gardens• Swansea Bay Rider• Ashleigh RoadPitch and Putt

30 MarchOystermouth CastleOystermouth Castle will opendaily until the end of September( 01792 468321

30 March, 10am – 2pmEaster Egg Hunt Swansea Indoor Market /City CentreFREE( 01792 476370

31 March, 12 noon – 4pmEaster Sunday DonkeysPlantasiaPrice from £3.95( 01792 474555

2 April, 2pm – 4pmEaster Orienteering for All Cwmdonkin ParkFREE. No booking necessary( 01792 205327

Easter Holiday Activities

30 Mawrth – 14 Ebrill• Llyn Cychod Singleton• Gerddi Southend• Trên Bach Bae Abertawe• Cwrs Golff Taro a PhytioHeol Ashleigh

30 MawrthCastell Ystumllwynarth Bydd Castell Ystumllwynarth ar agoryn ddyddiol tan ddiwedd mis Medi( 01792 468321

30 Mawrth, 10am – 2pmHelfa Wyau Pasg Marchnad Dan Do Abertawe /Canol y DdinasAM DDIM( 01792 476370

31 Mawrth, 12 ganol dydd – 4pmAsynnod Sul y PasgPlantasiaPris o £3.95( 01792 474555

2 Ebrill, 2pm – 4pmCyfeiriannu’r Pasg i bawb Parc CwmdoncynAM DDIM. Dim angen cadw lle( 01792 205327

GweithgareddauGwyliau’r Pasg



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2 April, 11am – 12.30pmEaster Junior Park RangersOrienteering Cwmdonkin Park£1.00 per child. Booking essential( 01792 205327

2 – 4 April Animal Antics Theme“Hawk Talk” PlantasiaPrice from £3.95( 01792 474555

4 – 6 AprilSwansea Bay Beer& Cider FestivalBrangwyn HallPrice £5.00 or £3.00 for CAMRAmembers. No advance tickets( 07970 680616

6 April, 1pm – 3pmSpring is Here by theDylan Thomas Theatre Cwmdonkin ParkFREE. No booking necessary( 01792 205327

6 & 20 April, 10am – 1pm Saturday Family WorkshopsGlynn Vivian Offsite at the YMCAFREE( 01792 516900

9 & 10 April, 10.30am, 12 noon,2pm and 3.15pmTribes, Teeth & Tarantulas PlantasiaPrice from £3.95( 01792 474555

10 April, 11am – 4pmAnimation workshopGlynn Vivian Offisite at the YMCAFREE( 01792 516900

13 April, 7pm Morriston Orpheus ChoirAnnual ConcertBrangwyn HallPrice £12.00 – £20.00( 01792 637300

24 – 26 AprilCeltic Media FestivalMarriott Hotel and various locationsin the city centre( 0141 302 1737

27 April, 7.30pmSwanseaPhilharmonic ChoirBrangwyn HallPrice £12.00 – £15.00( 01792 475715



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2 Ebrill, 11am – 12.30pmCyfeiriannu Adeg y Pasgi’r Ceidwaid Parc Iau Parc Cwmdoncyn£1.00 y plentyn. Rhaid cadw lle( 01792 205327

2 – 4 Ebrill “Sgwrs am Hebogiaid”Antics Anifeiliaid PlantasiaPris o £3.95( 01792 474555

4 – 6 EbrillGwyl Gwrw a SeidrBae AbertaweNeuadd BrangwynPris £5.00 neu £3.00 i aelodauCAMRA. Dim tocynnau ymlaen llaw( 07970 680616

6 Ebrill, 1pm – 3pmMae’r Gwanwynwedi cyrraedd ganTheatr Dylan ThomasParc CwmdoncynAM DDIM. Dim angen cadw lle( 01792 205327

6 a 20 Ebrill, 10am – 1pm Gweithdai DyddSadwrn i’r TeuluGlynn Vivian oddi ar y safle yny YMCAAM DDIM( 01792 516900

9 a 10 Ebrill 10.30am, 12 ganol dydd,2pm a 3.15pmLlwythau, Dannedda Tharantwlaod PlantasiaPris o £3.95( 01792 474555

10 Ebrill, 11am – 4pmGweithdy animeiddio Glynn Vivian oddi ar y safle yny YMCAAM DDIM( 01792 516900

13 Ebrill, 7pm Cyngerdd BlynyddolCôr Orffews TreforysNeuadd BrangwynPris £12.00 – £20.00( 01792 637300

24 – 26 EbrillGwyl Cyfryngau CeltaiddGwesty’r Marriott a lleoliadaueraill yng nghanol y ddinas( 0141 302 1737

27 Ebrill, 7.30pmCôr FfilharmonigAbertaweNeuadd BrangwynPris £12.00 – £15.00( 01792 475715



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How to get here Find out how to get to Swanseaby contacting Traveline Cymru –your one-stop shop for travellingby bus, coach, rail or plane.

Ring 0871 200 22 33 or visitwww.traveline-cymru.org.uk

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