Autumn events in swansea 2013

Autumn Events in Swansea Digwyddiadau’r Hydref yn Abertawe

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Welcome Croeso The Swansea Bay Festival is a fantastic year-long programme of events in Swansea, Mumbles and Gower. If anything happens, we have it covered.

Take a peek at what autumn has in store. Don’t forget to keep up to date and get involved with what’s happening by following us, tweeting us or downloading us – the choice is yours!

Mae Gwˆyl Bae Abertawe’n rhaglen benigamp o ddigwyddiadau trwy gydol y flwyddyn yn Abertawe, y Mwmbwls a Gwˆyl.

Os cynhelir digwyddiad, mae’r wybodaeth ‘da ni.

Edrychwch beth sy’n digwydd yn yr hydref. Cofiwch gael yr wybodaeth ddiweddaraf a chymryd rhan yn yr hyn sy’n digwydd trwy ein dilyn, ein trydar neu ein lawrlwytho – dewiswch chi!

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Gallwch gofrestru am ddim i gael e-byst a gwybodaeth am ddigwyddiadau a gweithgareddau a gynhelir yn Abertawe yn syth i’ch mewnflwch.

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Gwˆyl Bae Abertawe

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Os hoffech gael y daflen hon mewn fformat arall, ffoniwch ( 01792 635478.

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Diary of events Dyddiadur Digwyddiadau Take a look at some events taking place this autumn.

It is advisable to check for any updates or changes to the original details before making any travel arrangements in case event details have changed.

The list of events was correct at time of going to print.

Full details can be found on www.swanseabayfestival.co.uk.

Contact details for venues can be found on page 20 – 23.

Edrychwch ar rai o’r digwyddiadau a gynhelir yn yr hydref.

Mae’n gall gwirio am yr wybodaeth ddiweddaraf neu newidiadau i’r manylion gwreiddiol cyn gwneud trefniadau teithio rhag ofn bod manylion digwyddiad wedi newid. Roedd rhestr y digwyddiadau’n gywir wrth fynd i’r wasg.

Mae’r holl fanylion i’w gweld ar www.gwylbaeabertawe.co.uk.

Mae manylion cyswllt lleoliadau i’w gweld ar dud 20 – 23.

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“My birthday began with the water – Birds and the birds of the winged trees flying my name Above the farms and the white horses And I rose In rainy autumn And walked abroad in a shower of all my days” ‘Poem in October’ from Dylan Thomas’ Collected Poems (London: Phoenix, 2003)

September Events Digwyddiadau mis Medi Date Dyddiad

Event / Location Digwyddiad / Lleoliad

5 – 7 Sept

The Sir Harry Secombe Trust present Mr Spitfire Swansea Grand Theatre Ymddiriedolaeth Syr Harry Secombe yn cyflwyno Mr Spitfire Theatr y Grand, Abertawe Art Across the City Various locations Art Across the City Lleoliadau Amrywiol Swansea Studios @Swansea Museum Swansea Museum Stiwdios Abertawe @Amgueddfa Abertawe Amgueddfa Abertawe

5 – 7 Medi

6 Sept – 6 Oct 6 Medi – 6 Hydref 6 – 29 Sept 6 – 29 Medi

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September Events Digwyddiadau mis Medi Date Dyddiad

Event / Location Digwyddiad / Lleoliad

7 Sept

Celebrations in Cwmdonkin Park Cwmdonkin Park Dathlu gweithiau yn Mharc Cwmdoncyn Parc Cwmdoncyn Theatre-in-Focus: Fluellen Present Dylan Thomas Centre Ffocws ar y Theatr: Fluellen yn Cyflwyno Canolfan Dylan Thomas Glass Decorating (pre-booking required) Swansea Museum Addurno Gwydr (angen cadw lle ymlaen llaw) Amgueddfa Abertawe Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Swansea Grand Theatre Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Theatr y Grand, Abertawe Swansea Open House Various venues across the city Tˆy Agored Abertawe Lleoliadau amrywiol ar draws y ddinas Roald Dahl Weekend National Waterfront Museum Penwythnos Roald Dahl Amgueddfa Genedlaethol y Glannau Matilda (PG:1996) National Waterfront Museum Matilda (PG:1996) Amgueddfa Genedlaethol y Glannau I’ll Be There Now In A Minute!

Swansea Grand Theatre I’ll Be There Now In A Minute!

Theatr y Grand, Abertawe

7 Medi 7 Sept 7 Medi 7 & 21 Sept 7 a 21 Medi 10 – 14 Sept 10 – 14 Medi 14 & 15 Sept 14 a 15 Medi 14 & 15 Sept 14 a 15 Medi 15 Sept 15 Medi 16 – 19 Sept 16 – 19 Medi

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Date Dyddiad

Event / Location Digwyddiad / Lleoliad

22 Sept

Admiral Swansea Bay 10k Swansea Prom 10k Bae Abertawe Admiral Prom Abertawe Classic Motorcycle Show The Collections Centre, Landore Sioe Beiciau Modur Clasurol Canolfan Casgliadau, Glandwˆr Houdini The Play Swansea Grand Theatre Houdini The Play Theatr y Grand, Abertawe Science Café Dylan Thomas Centre Caffi Gwyddoniaeth Canolfan Dylan Thomas Little Red Riding Hood Swansea Grand Theatre Little Red Riding Hood Theatr y Grand, Abertawe Poets at the DTC with Emily Berry Dylan Thomas Centre Beirdd yng Nghanolfan Dylan Thomas gydag Emily Berry Canolfan Dylan Thomas Let’s see what happens…

Glynn Vivian Offsite Exhibition (various locations across the city) Dewch i ni weld beth sy’n digwydd…

Arddangosfa Oddi ar y Safle Glynn Vivian (lleoliadau amrywiol ar draws y ddinas) Bae Fest Swansea Bay Bae Fest Bae Abertawe Evita Swansea Grand Theatre Evita Theatr y Grand, Abertawe

22 Medi 22 Sept 22 Medi 24 – 28 Sept 24 – 28 Medi 25 Sept 25 Medi 25 – 28 Sept 25 – 28 Medi 26 Sept 26 Medi 28 Sept – 3 Nov

28 Medi – 3 Tachwedd 28 & 29 Sept 28 & 29 Medi 30 Sept – 5 Oct 30 Medi – 5 Hydref

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October Events Digwyddiadau mis Hydref Date Dyddiad

Event / Location Digwyddiad / Lleoliad

Various dates from 6 – 20 Oct Dyddiadau amrywiol o 6 – 20 Hydref 12 Oct

Public bulb planting Cwmdonkin Park Plannu bylbiau cyhoeddus Parc Cwmdoncyn Big Draw: Doodlemania!

National Waterfront Museum Y Darlun Mawr: Doodlemania!

Amgueddfa Genedlaethol y Glannau Book Swap National Waterfront Museum Cyfnewid Llyfrau Amgueddfa Genedlaethol y Glannau Buddy – 25th Anniversary Tour Swansea Grand Theatre Buddy – Taith 25 Mlynedd Theatr y Grand, Abertawe Wallace: Evolution’s Forgotten Father Swansea Museum Wallace: Evolution’s Forgotten Father Amgueddfa Abertawe Poets at the DTC with Sue Hubbard Dylan Thomas Centre Beirdd yng Nghanolfan Dylan Thomas gyda Sue Hubbard Canolfan Dylan Thomas Science Café: Richard Cobley – ‘Nanotechnology – Are We There Yet?’ Dylan Thomas Centre Caffi Gwyddoniaeth Richard Cobley – ‘Nanotechnoleg – Ydyn ni Wedi Cyrraedd Eto?’ Canolfan Dylan Thomas

12 Hydref 12 & 13 Oct 12 a 13 Hydref 14 – 19 Oct 14 – 19 Hydref 15 Oct – 26 Jan 15 Hydref – 26 Ionawr 17 Oct 17 Hydref 23 Oct

23 Hydref

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October Events Digwyddiadau mis Hydref Date Dyddiad

Event / Location Digwyddiad / Lleoliad

25 & 26 Oct

Dinosaur Zoo Swansea Grand Theatre Swˆ Deinosoriaid Theatr y Grand, Abertawe Race for Life Twilight Walk National Waterfront Museum Taith Gerdded Cyfnos Ras am Fywyd Amgueddfa Genedlaethol y Glannau Dylan Thomas Festival Dylan Thomas Centre Gwˆyl Dylan Thomas Canolfan Dylan Thomas

25 a 26 Hydref 26 Oct 26 Hydref 27 Oct – 9 Nov 27 Hydref – 9 Tachwedd

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PASSPORT TO LEISURE PASBORT I HAMDDEN

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✓ Swansea resident? ✓ On low income? ✓ On benefit? ✓ Yes?

✓ Un o drigolion Abertawe? ✓ Ar incwm isel? ✓ Ar fudd-dal? ✓ Ydw?

Then receive up to 60% discount at council run events, attractions, leisure centres and at over 30 private companies in Swansea.

Yna cewch ostyngiad o hyd at 60% mewn digwyddiadau, atyniadau, canolfannau hamdden a gynhelir gan y cyngor ac mewn dros 30 o gwmnïau preifat yn Abertawe.

( 01792 635473 www.ptlswansea.com www.ptlabertawe.com

October Events Digwyddiadau mis Hydref Date Dyddiad

Event / Location Digwyddiad / Lleoliad

28 Oct – 3 Nov

Weird Science National Waterfront Museum Gwyddoniaeth Ryfedd Amgueddfa Genedlaethol y Glannau Creepy Crawly Craft Swansea Museum Crefft Pryfetach Amgueddfa Abertawe Halloween Spook Night Plantasia Noson Bwci Bo Calan Gaeaf Plantasia Animal Antics: Creepy Crawlies Plantasia Antics Anifeiliaid: Pryfetach Plantasia The Big Draw with Wallace100 Swansea Museum Y Darlun Mawr gyda Wallace100 Amgueddfa Abertawe Spooky Night @ the Museum National Waterfront Museum Noson Bwci Bo yn yr Amgueddfa Amgueddfa Genedlaethol y Glannau

28 Hydref – 3 Tachwedd 29 Oct 29 Hydref 30 & 31 Oct 30 a 31 Hydref 30 Oct – 1 Nov 30 Hydref – 1 Tachwedd 31 Oct 31 Hydref 31 Oct 31 Hydref

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It’s your National Pool...

For fitness and fun!

Wales National Pool Swansea has something for you whatever your age, ability or personal goal for the autumn!

• Lane swimming – For serious (or not so serious) swimmers looking to improve their fitness and make swimming a part of their healthy lifestyle!

• Recreation sessions – No lanes! Ideal for non-swimmers and families.

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

Plus we have a great range of aquatic fitness classes whether you want to swim for Tri, or try and improve your fitness in an aquacise class.

Everyone is welcome and you can either pay and swim or take out one of our great membership options! To keep cost down for families a family ticket costs just £11.50 and will allow up to 5 people (2 adults and up to 3 children – WNPS ratios apply).

Come and join us for fun and fitness this autumn!

For more information call us on 01792 513 513 or check out our website www.walesnationalpoolswansea.co.uk Or follow us on: www.facebook.com/pages/Wales-National-Pool-Swansea/146614858730217 @walesnatpool

More than just a Swimming Pool!

THINGS TO DO THIS OCTOBER HALF TERM! 28 October – 1 November www.swansea.gov.uk/holidayactivities

HANNER TYMOR YR HYDREF! 28 Hydref – 1 Tachwedd www.abertawe.gov.uk/holidayactivities

Free swimming

Arts & Crafts

Nofio am Ddim

Celf a Chrefft

‘S p o o k y ’ kids IDEAS fo r

Halloween Hop on board the Halloween Ghost Train Enjoy ghost stories and fun Halloween activities at Plantasia Be spooked at Oystermouth Castle

SYNIADAU

B WG A N L L Y D I BLANT AR GYFER NOS GALAN GAEAF

Creepy Crawly fun Hwyl gyda Phryfetach

Ewch ar drên ysbrydion nos galan gaeaf Mwynhewch straeon ysbrydion a gweithgareddau nos galan gaeaf difyr yn Plantasia Cewch fraw yng Nghastell Ystumllwynarth

November Events Digwyddiadau mis Tachwedd Date Dyddiad

Event / Location Digwyddiad / Lleoliad

1 Nov

The Killing: David Hewson and Emma Kennedy Dylan Thomas Centre The Killing: David Hewson ac Emma Kennedy Canolfan Dylan Thomas Three Phantoms Swansea Grand Theatre Three Phantoms Theatr y Grand, Abertawe Local History Book Fair Swansea Museum Ffair Lyfrau Hanes Lleol Amgueddfa Abertawe Doctor Who Day – Dylan Thomas Festival Dylan Thomas Centre Diwrnod Doctor Who – Gwˆyl Dylan Thomas Canolfan Dylan Thomas Fireworks Display St. Helens Ground Arddangosfa Tân Gwyllt Maes San Helen Silence in the Square Castle Square Distawrwydd yn y Sgwâr Sgwâr y Castell Lecture: Alfred Russell Wallace 1823 – 1913 Swansea Museum Darlith: Alfred Russell Wallace 1823 – 1913 Amgueddfa Abertawe “Who do you think you are?” with Pen-y-Bryn School Swansea Museum “Who do you think you are?” gydag Ysgol Pen-y-Bryn Amgueddfa Abertawe Waterfront Winterland Museum Park Gwledd y gaeaf ar y Glannau Parc yr Amgueddfa

1 Tachwedd 1 & 2 Nov 1 a 2 Tachwedd 2 Nov 2 Tachwedd 2 Nov 2 Tachwedd 5 Nov 5 Tachwedd 11 Nov 11 Tachwedd 12 Nov 12 Tachwedd 12 Nov – 2 Feb 12 Tachwedd – 2 Chwefror 15 Nov – 5 Jan 15 Tachwedd – 5 Ionawr 16

Date Dyddiad

Event / Location Digwyddiad / Lleoliad

17 Nov

Swansea Christmas Parade & Lights Switch On Swansea City Centre Gorymdaith a Chynnau Goleuadau’r Nadolig yn Abertawe Canol Dinas Abertawe Theatre-in-Focus Dylan Thomas Centre Ffocws ar y Theatr Canolfan Dylan Thomas Christmas Craft Fair Swansea Museum Ffair Grefftau’r Nadolig Amgueddfa Abertawe Poets at the DTC with Jane Yeh Dylan Thomas Centre Beirdd yng Nghanolfan Dylan Thomas gyda Jane Yeh Canolfan Dylan Thomas Christmas Markets Swansea City Centre Marchnadoedd y Nadolig Canol Dinas Abertawe Christmas Craft Workshop Swansea Museum Gweithdy Crefftau’r Nadolig Amgueddfa Abertawe

17 Tachwedd 23 Nov 23 Tachwedd 23 & 24 Nov 23 a 24 Tachwedd 28 Nov 28 Tachwedd 29 Nov – 22 Dec 29 Tachwedd – 22 Rhagfyr 30 Nov 30 Tachwedd

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Useful contact numbers Rhifau cyswllt defnyddiol Swansea Tourist Information Centre Canolfan Croeso Abertawe ( 01792 468321

Mumbles Tourist Information Centre Canolfan Croeso’r Mwmbwls ( 01792 361302

How to get here Find out how to get to Swansea by contacting Traveline Cymru – Your one-stop shop travelling by bus, coach, rail or plane.

Sut i gyrraedd yma Gallwch ganfod sut mae cyrraedd Abertawe trwy gysylltu â Traveline Cymru – eich siop dan yr unto ar gyfer teithio ar fws, coets, trên neu awyren. www.traveline-cymru.org.uk

( 0871 200 22 33

Our attractions Ein Hatyniadau Oystermouth Castle With stunning views over Mumbles, Oystermouth Castle sits majestically on the hill overlooking Swansea Bay. Open daily April – September. www.swansea.gov.uk/oystermouthcastle

Castell Ystumllwynarth Gyda golygfeydd godidog dros y Mwmbwls, mae Castell Ystumllwynarth yn sefyll yn fawreddog ar y bryn sy’n edrych dros Fae Abertawe. Ar agor bob dydd, Ebrill – Medi. www.abertawe.gov.uk/oystermouthcastle ( 01792 361302 20

Brangwyn Hall The Brangwyn Hall is famous for its Empire Panels which are huge colourful murals painted by Sir Frank Brangwyn, to celebrate the British Empire. It is currently closed for essential maintenance and will re-open in July 2014.

Other meeting rooms, including the George Hall within the Guildhall are still available for hire. www.swansea.gov.uk/brangwynhall

Neuadd Brangwyn Mae Neuadd Brangwyn yn enwog am Baneli'r Ymerodraeth, sef murluniau lliwgar, anferth a baentiwyd gan Syr Frank Brangwyn i ddathlu Ymerodraeth Prydain. Mae ar gau ar hyn o bryd yn ystod gwaith cynnal a chadw hanfodol a bydd yn ailagor ym mis Gorffennaf 2014. Mae ystafelloedd cyfarfod eraill yn Neuadd y Ddinas, gan gynnwys Neuadd Siôr, ar gael o hyd i'w llogi. www.abertawe.gov.uk/brangwynhall ( 01792 635432

Dylan Thomas Centre The Centre celebrates the life of Swansea’s most famous son and hosts a FREE permanent exhibition. The Centre is also the focal point for the annual Dylan Thomas Festival which runs from 27 Oct – 9 Nov.

Canolfan Dylan Thomas Mae’r ganolfan yn dathlu mab enwocaf Abertawe ac mae arddangosfa barhaol AM DDIM yno. Hefyd, y ganolfan yw’r prif fan ar gyfer Gwˆyl flynyddol Dylan Thomas a gynhelir rhwng 27 Hydref a 9 Tachwedd. www.dylanthomas.com

( 01792 463980

Glynn Vivian Art Gallery / Offsite This handsome classic Italian-style gallery is currently closed for major refurbishment, but there are many offsite activities taking place.

Oriel Gelf Glynn Vivian / Oddi ar y safle Mae’r oriel dull Eidalaidd glasurol hon ar gau ar hyn o bryd ar gyfer gwaith ailwampio sylweddol, ond cynhelir llawer o ddigwyddiadau oddi ar y safle. www.glynnviviangallery.com

( 01792 516900

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Our attractions Our attractions Swansea Museum Swansea Museum has a fascinating range of permanent displays including an Egyptian Mummy. FREE ADMISSION. www.swansea.gov.uk/swanseamuseum

Amgueddfa Abertawe Mae gan Amgueddfa Abertawe amrywiaeth diddorol iawn o arddangosfeydd parhaol, gan gynnwys mymi Eifftaidd. MYNEDIAD AM DDIM. www.abertawe.gov.uk/swanseamuseum ( 01792 653763

Swansea Museum Collections Centre Open to visitors every Wednesday from 10.00am – 4.00pm and is located near the Park & Ride in Landore. FREE ADMISSION.

Canolfan Casgliadau Amgueddfa Abertawe Ar agor i ymwelwyr bob dydd Mercher 10.00am – 4.00pm ac mae ger y safle Parcio a Theithio yng Nglandwˆr. MYNEDIAD AM DDIM. www.swanseamuseum.co.uk

( 01792 653763

Swansea’s parks and gardens Autumn is a great time to explore Swansea’s parks and gardens. www.breatheswansea.com

Parciau a Gerddi Abertawe Mae’r hydref yn adeg wych i fforio parciau a gerddi Abertawe. www.anadluabertawe.com

Swansea Grand Theatre Swansea’s Grand Theatre provides live cultural and artistic entertainment with the emphasis on variety within the programme.

Theatr y Grand Abertawe Mae Theatr y Grand, Abertawe’n cynnig adloniant artistig a diwylliannol byw gyda phwyslais ar raglen amrywiol. www.swanseagrand.co.uk

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( 01792 475715

Plantasia Visit Swansea’s giant hothouse garden for something a little different.

It’s home to exotic plants and animals from all over the world including Cotton-Top Tamarin Monkeys.

Plantasia Dewch i ymweld â gardd t yˆ gwydr enfawr Abertawe a chael profiad gwahanol. Mae’n gartref i blanhigion ac anifeiliaid egsotig o bob rhan o’r byd, gan gynnwys tamariniaid pencotwm. www.plantasia.org

( 01792 474555

Active Swansea leisure centres and pools If you need to keep the children entertained this summer, make the most of Swansea’s leisure centres.

Canolfannau hamdden a phyllau Abertawe Actif Os bydd angen difyrru’r plant yn ystod yr haf, gallwch fanteisio ar ganolfannau hamdden Abertawe.

Bishopston Sports Centre Canolfan Chwaraeon Llandeilo Ferwallt ( 01792 235040

Penlan Leisure Centre Canolfan Hamdden Penlan ( 01792 588079

Cefn Hengoed Leisure Centre Canolfan Hamdden Cefn Hengoed ( 01792 798484

Penyrheol Leisure Centre Canolfan Hamdden Penyrheol ( 01792 897039

Morriston Leisure Centre Canolfan Hamdden Treforys ( 01792 797082

www.activeswansea.com www.abertaweactif.com

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Fully Licensed Italian Restaurant and Café Bar

Dine overlooking the wonderful views of Bracelet Bay and Mumbles Lighthouse Restaurant Lunchtime Special Two courses for £9.95 Monday – Friday 12noon – 2.30pm Saturday & Sunday 12noon – 4pm

www.castellamare.co.uk 01792 369 408 Bracelet Bay, Mumbles, Swansea. SA3 4JT

Open 7 days a week from 9.30am