St David's Week 2010

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22 February – 1 March

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Welcome Croeso Welcome to Swansea’s 2nd St David’s Week festival.

Croeso i Ail Wythnos Gw ˆ yl Ddewi Abertawe.

From 22 February – 1 March, Swansea will be hosting a packed programme of events and activities. Whether you are interested in music or poetry, sport or culture, time with the kids or meals for two, we have a great event for you to enjoy.

O 22 Chwefror tan 1 Mawrth, bydd Abertawe yn cyflwyno rhaglen lawn o ddigwyddiadau a gweithgareddau. Os oes gennych chi ddiddordeb mewn cerddoriaeth neu farddoniaeth, chwaraeon neu ddiwylliant, amser gyda’r plant neu bryd o fwyd i ddau, mae gennym ddigwyddiad gwych i chi ei fwynhau.

The programme includes gigs by Welsh rock bands including The Automatic and Killing for Company, an acoustic performance from singer Menir Gwilym, a concert featuring the Morriston Orpheus Choir with Rhydian Roberts and contemporary Welsh poetry from Patrick Jones.

For the family we have a Welsh Day at Swansea City v Peterborough, free trips on the Dragon Land Train along Swansea Prom and an action packed day at the National Waterfront Museum to look forward to. Food lovers will be delighted that the Get Welsh food and drink festival is returning to Castle Square, accompanied by tasting sessions in Swansea Market and Welsh menus in a selection of top restaurants and lots more.

Come and enjoy the biggest celebration of St David in Wales!

Mae’r rhaglen yn cynnwys gigiau gan fandiau roc Cymreig, gan gynnwys The Automatic a Killing for Company, perfformiad acwsteg gan y gantores Meinir Gwilym, cyngerdd gan Gôr Orffews Treforys gyda Rhydian Roberts, a barddoniaeth gyfoes Gymreig gan Patrick Jones.

I’r teulu, bydd Diwrnod Cymreig yn y gêm rhwng Dinas Abertawe a Peterborough, tripiau am ddim ar Drên Gwlad y Dreigiau ar hyd Prom Abertawe, a diwrnod llawn gweithgareddau yn Amgueddfa Genedlaethol y Glannau i edrych ymlaen atynt. Bydd y rhai sy’n ymddiddori mewn bwyd yn falch ˆ yl Bwyd a Diod Cymreig bod yr W yn dychwelyd i Sgwâr y Castell, gyda sesiynau blasu ym Marchnad Abertawe a bwydlenni Cymreig mewn detholiad o fwytai gwych a llawer mwy.

Dewch i ymuno â ni ar gyfer dathliad mwyaf Dewi Sant yng Nghymru! www.dyddgwyldewi.com

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22 Chwefror

The Automatic

The Automatic

Plus support

Ac eraill

Welsh rock band The Automatic, are playing a one-off show at Swansea’s Brangwyn Hall to launch the St David’s Week Festival 2010.

The 4-piece band from Cowbridge, are stopping off in Swansea during a busy British tour to launch their third album, ‘Tear the Signs Down’ recorded in Cardiff during 2009.

Bydd y band roc Cymreig, The Automatic, yn perfformio am un noson yn unig yn Neuadd Brangwyn yn Abertawe i lansio Wythnos Gw ˆ yl Ddewi 2010.

Mae’r band 4 aelod sy’n hanu o’r Bont-faen yn ymweld ag Abertawe fel rhan o daith brysur o gwmpas Prydain i lansio eu trydydd albwm, ‘Tear the Signs Down’ a recordiwyd yng Nghaerdydd yn 2009.

The band’s explosive live performances have earned rave reviews across the country and will give Welsh fans a chance to hear tracks from the new album as well as crowd favourites such as ‘Monster’, ‘Recover’ and ‘Steve McQueen’.

Not to be missed!

Mae perfformiadau byw cyffrous y band wedi gwefreiddio cynulleidfaoedd ledled y wlad a dyma gyfle i’w ddilynwyr yng Nghymru glywed caneuon o’r albwm newydd, yn ogystal â ffefrynnau byw megis ‘Monster’, ‘Recover’ a ‘Steve McQueen’.

Peidiwch â’u colli!

Brangwyn Hall Doors 7pm Tickets from £12

Neuadd Brangwyn Drysau’n agor am 7pm Tocynnau £12 ar gael

Derricks Music Shop 01792 654 226 www.ticketwales.co.uk

Siop Gerddoriaeth Derricks 01792 654 226 www.ticketwales.co.uk

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St David’s Day Dining Ciniawa Dydd Gw ˆ yl Ddewi 22 February / Chwefror – 1 March / Mawrth

Charlie’s Cafe Bar & Dining

Charlie’s Cafe Bar & Dining

Enjoy a 2 course specials board filled with traditional Welsh dishes.

All ingredients are freshly prepared using local produce.

Dewch i fwynhau pryd dau gwrs o fwydlen arbennig sy’n cynnig amrywiaeth eang o seigiau Cymreig traddodiadol. Mae’r holl gynhwysion yn ffres ac wedi’u cynhyrchu’n lleol.

St David’s Week Specials: Lunch (2 course) £8.95 Dinner (2 course) £18.95 As a special extra, enjoy free Welsh cakes with every tea or coffee purchased.

Prospect Place, The Marina 01792 413 290 www.charliesdining.co.uk

22 February / Chwefror – 1 March / Mawrth

Gallini’s Local produce fused with Italy to create wonderful dishes to celebrate St David’s Week in Swansea.

St David’s Day Specials from £8.95 Trawler Road, Marina 01792 456 285 www.gallinis-restaurant.co.uk

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Bwydlen Arbennig Wythnos Gw ˆ yl Ddewi: Cinio (2 gwrs) £8.95 Cinio nos (2 gwrs) £18.95 Yn ogystal, cewch bice ar y maen am ddim gyda phob cwpaned o de neu goffi a brynir.

Prospect Place, Y Marina 01792 413 290 www.charliesdining.co.uk

22 February / Chwefror – 1 March / Mawrth

Gallini’s Cynnyrch lleol â naws yr Eidal yn creu seigiau hyfryd i ddathlu Wythnos Gw ˆ yl Ddewi yn Abertawe.

Cynigion arbennig ar gyfer Wythnos Gw ˆ yl Ddewi o £8.95 Heol Trawler, Marina 01792 456 285 www.gallinis-restaurant.co.uk

22 February / Chwefror – 1 March / Mawrth

22 February / Chwefror – 1 March / Mawrth

The Dragon Brasserie

Dragon Brasserie

Join us at the AA Rosetted Dragon Brasserie this St David’s Week where you can not only indulge in a complimentary Welsh Cake with every Tea or Coffee bought (1 March only), but also enjoy a modern twist on Welsh Cuisine!

Mae’r Dragon Brasserie sydd wedi ennill marc ansawdd yr AA yn cynnig pice ar y maen am ddim gyda phob paned o de neu goffi a brynir (1 Mawrth yn unig).

Dewch i fwynhau bwyd Cymreig ar wedd gyfoes!

Dragon Hotel, The Kingsway 01792 657 100 www.dragon-hotel.co.uk

Gwesty’r Dragon, Ffordd y Brenin 01792 657 100 www.dragon-hotel.co.uk

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23 February / Chwefror – 8 March / Mawrth

23 February / Chwefror – 8 March / Mawrth

Flavour of Wales at the Dylan Thomas Centre

Blas ar Gymru yn Ganolfan Dylan Thomas

Mouth-watering menus from resident chef, Gaby Caruso, featuring local Welsh produce and new interpretations of traditional Welsh favourites.

Bydd y pen-cogydd, Gaby Caruso, yn paratoi bwydlenni i dynnu dw ˆ r o’ch dannedd yn seiliedig ar gynnyrch Cymreig lleol a seigiau traddodiadol Cymreig ar wedd gyfoes.

Dylan Thomas Centre Restaurant & Bookshop Café Tues – Sat 12noon – 2pm

Bwyty a Chaffi Siop Lyfrau Canolfan Dylan Thomas Dydd Mawrth – Dydd Sadwrn yn unig 12 canol dydd – 2pm

Somerset Place 01792 463 980 www.swansea.gov.uk/dtc

1 March

St David’s Day at Morgans Join us and celebrate St David’s Day with a three course themed meal for only £20 per person.

Available for lunch or dinner, booking is essential.

Morgans Hotel, Somerset Place 01792 484 848 www.morganshotel.co.uk

Somerset Place 01792 463 980 www.abertawe.gov.uk/dtc

1 Mawrth

Dydd Gw ˆ yl Ddewi yng Ngwesty Morgans Ymunwch â ni i ddathlu Dydd Gw ˆ yl Ddewi gyda phryd tri cwrs ar thema am £20 y pen yn unig.

Ar gael ar gyfer cinio neu swper, mae cadw lle’n hanfodol.

Gwesty Morgans, Somerset Place 01792 484 848 www.morganshotel.co.uk

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22 February – 1 March

22 Chwefror – 1 Mawrth

Our National Day: A Look Back Through Time

Ein Diwrnod Cenedlaethol: Trem yn Ôl

Take an affectionate look back at how St David and St David’s Day has been celebrated in Swansea. An exhibition compiled from the collections of West Glamorgan Archives, Swansea Museum and Swansea Libraries.

Atgofion cynnes am sut bu Abertawe yn dathlu Dewi Sant a Dydd Gw ˆ yl Ddewi yn y gorffennol. Arddangosfa yn seiliedig ar gasgliadau Archifau Gorllewin Morgannwg, Amgueddfa Abertawe a Llyfrgelloedd Abertawe.

Civic Centre Foyer, Oystermouth Road FREE

Cyntedd y Ganolfan Ddinesig, Heol Ystumllwynarth AM DDIM

01792 636 589 www.saintdavidsday.com

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22 February – 1 March

22 Chwefror – 1 Mawrth

Swansea Market Tasters

Sesiynau blasu ym Marchnad Abertawe

Celebrate St David’s Week with a taste of wonderful Welsh produce in Wales’ largest indoor market.

Visit Swansea Market for special promotions and selected tasters throughout St David’s Week.

Dathlwch Wythnos Gw ˆ yl Ddewi a blasu cynnyrch gwych o Gymru ym marchnad dan do fwyaf Cymru.

Dewch i Farchnad Abertawe am hyrwyddiadau arbennig a sesiynau blasu drwy gydol Wythnos Gw ˆ yl Ddewi.

Swansea Market, Oxford Street 01792 654 296 www.swanseamarket.co.uk

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23 February

Welsh Band Night A great opportunity to see five of Wales’ brightest bands perform in the unique surroundings of the Brangwyn Hall. Celebrate Wales with over three hours of crashing guitars, banging drums, anthemic choruses and soaring vocals.

Headlining the show is Killing for Company, a rock five piece including Stuart Cable, ex Stereophonics drummer: also featuring Audiocalm recently voted best emerging band in the UK after finishing runners-up in a Global ‘Battle of the Bands’; Cuba Cuba, the latest powerful melodic rock band to emerge from the South Wales Valleys; Tiger Please, a young Welsh five piece set for big things in 2010, their debut album was billed as “a stunning debut” by BBC Music; A New Day, 4 piece punk rock band who are making waves with their “soaring melodies, crushing guitars and emotive delivery”.

Brangwyn Hall, Swansea Doors open 6.30pm First band 7.15pm Tickets from £5 Derricks Music Shop 01792 654 226 www.ticketwales.co.uk

23 Chwefror

Noson Bandiau Cymreig Cyfle gwych i weld pump o fandiau mwyaf dawnus Cymru yn perfformio yn awyrgylch unigryw Neuadd Brangwyn. Dewch i ddathlu Cymru gyda mwy na thair awr o gitarau swnllyd, drymiau’n taranu, cytganau cofiadwy a lleisiau gwefreiddiol.

Prif act y sioe Killing for Company, band roc pimp aelod, gan gynnwys Stuart Cable a fu’n drymio gyda’r Stereophonics; ymhlith y bandiau i ymddangos bydd Audiocalm a enillodd bleidlais yn ddiweddar i enwi band newydd gorau y Ddu ar ôl dod yn ail mewn Breydr Bandiau Fyd-eang. Cuba Cuba, y band roc melodaidd pwerus diweddaraf i ddod o gymoedd De Cymru; Tiger Please, band ifanc pedwar aelod o Gymru sy’n addo pethau mawr ar gyfer 2010.

Cafodd eu halbwm cyntaf ei ddisgrifio fel “dechrau gwefreiddiol” gan BBC Music; ac A New Day, band pync roc pedwar aelod sy’n creu argraff gyda’u “melodïau gwefreiddiol, gitarau pwerus a’u perfformio emosiynol”.

Neuadd Brangwyn, Abertawe Drysau’n agor am 6.30pm Band cyntaf am 7.15pm Tocynnau ar gael am £5 Siop Gerddoriaeth Derricks 01792 654 226 www.ticketwales.co.uk www.dyddgwyldewi.com 13

23 February – 1 March

23 Chwefror – 1 Mawrth

Swansea Libraries

LlyfrgelloeddAbertawe

Swansea Libraries have a packed programme planned for St David’s Week.

Mae rhaglen orlawn gan lyfrgelloedd Abertawe ar gyfer Wythnos Gw ˆ yl Ddewi.

From coffee mornings at Swansea Central Library, Brynhyfryd and Townhill; a Taste of Wales session including treats at Llansamlet; children’s sessions including story time and arts and crafts and even a book lover’s evening.

Mae’r digwyddiadau yn cynnwys boreau coffi yn Llyfrgell Ganolog Abertawe a llyfrgelloedd Brynhyfryd a Townhill; sesiwn Blas ar Gymru yn Llansamlet gan gynnwys danteithion; sesiynau i blant gan gynnwys amser stori a chelf a chrefftau; a hyd yn oed noson i ddarllenwyr brwd.

Various libraries in Swansea FREE Visit www.saintdavidsday.com for a full list of events taking place

23 February – 4 March

Welsh Language Taster Sessions Please note that booking is essential.

23 February, 2pm – 3pm Swansea College, Tycoch 24 February & 4 March, 1 – 2pm Ty ˆ Tawe, Christina Street FREE 01792 284 092 (Katherine Beard) www.swancoll.ac.uk

Llyfrgelloedd amrywiol yn Abertawe AM DDIM Ewch i www.dyddgwyldewi.com i weld yr holl ddigwyddiadau yn Llyfrgelloedd Abertawe

23 Chwefror – 4 Mawrth

Sesiynau Rhagflas ar yr Iaith Gymraeg Sylwer, mae cadw lle’n hanfodol.

23 Chwefror, 2pm – 3pm Coleg Abertawe, Tycoch 24 Chwefror a 4 Mawrth, 1 – 2pm Ty ˆ Tawe, Stryd Christina AM DDIM 01792 284 092 (Katherine Beard) www.swancoll.ac.uk

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25 February

25 Chwefror

Meinir Gwilym

Meinir Gwilym

A live acoustic set from one of Wales’ best selling Welsh Language singers in the unique setting of the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery.

Cerddoriaeth acwstig fyw gan gantores Gymraeg fwyaf adnabyddus Cymru yn lleoliad unigryw Oriel Gelf Glynn Vivian.

Atrium, Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Alexandra Road 6.30pm arrival FREE

Atriwm, Oriel Gelf Glynn Vivian, Heol Alexandra Cyrraedd am 6.30pm AM DDIM

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25 February

Poets in the Bookshop Newport-born Alison Bielski has published many collections, most recently Scaremental Sonnets (Alun books) and has won 13 awards for her poetry. Featuring an open mic slot for cameo appearances.

25 Chwefror

Beirdd yn y Siop Lyfrau Mae Alison Bielski, a aned yng Nghasnewydd, wedi cyhoeddi sawl casgliad. Y mwyaf diweddar oedd Scaremental Sonnets (Alun books), ac mae wedi ennill 13 gwobr am ei barddoniaeth. Yn cynnwys slot meic agored argyfer ymddangosiadau cameo.

Dylan Thomas Centre Bookshop 7.30pm £4.00, £2.80 concessions, £1.40 Swansea Passport to Leisure

Siop Lyfrau Canolfan Dylan Thomas 7.30pm £4.00, £2.80 consesiynau, £1.40 Pasbort i Hamdden Abertawe

01792 463 980 www.dylanthomas.com

01792 463 980 www.dylanthomas.com

26 February

26 Chwefror

Wales vs. France in the RBS Six Nations Watch Wales v France in the unique atmosphere of Tyˆ Tawe. Everyone is welcome!

Ty ˆ Tawe, Christina Street 8pm FREE 01792 460 906 www.menterabertawe.org

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Cymru yn erbyn Ffrainc ym Mhencampwriaeth y Chwe Gwlad RBS Cyfle i wylio Cymru yn erbyn Ffrainc yn awyrgylch unigryw Ty ˆ Tawe.

Croeso i bawb!

Ty ˆ Tawe, Stryd Christina 8pm AM DDIM 01792 460 906 www.menterabertawe.org

27 February

27 Chwefror

Get Welsh in Swansea

Cymreigiwch yn Abertawe

The South Wales Evening Post in conjunction with the City and County of Swansea and Swansea BID, are holding their 3rd Welsh Food and Drink Festival. Including live entertainment throughout the day with appearances from Morriston Phoenix Choir, Uncle Sam, Mark Jermin Stage School and local designer Helen Rhiannon Gill showcasing her latest designs on stage.

Mae’r South Wales Evening Post, ar y cyd â Dinas a Sir Abertawe a BID Abertawe, yn cynnal eu ˆ yl Fwyd a Diod Cymreig, trydedd W gydag adloniant drwy’r dydd yn cynnwys Côr Phoenix Treforys, Uncle Sam, Ysgol Lwyfan Mark Jermin a’r dylunydd lleol, Helen Rhiannon Gill, yn arddangos ei dyluniadau diweddaraf ar lwyfan.

Castle Square 9.30am – 4.30pm FREE 01792 514 564

27 February

Paint the Town Red Swansea BID in conjunction with the City and County of Swansea are joining forces to bring a splash of colour to Swansea’s Castle Square.

Castle Square From 10am FREE 01792 648 284 www.swanseabid.co.uk

Sgwâr y Castell 9.30am – 4.30pm AM DDIM 01792 514 564

27 Chwefror

Paentio’r Dref yn Goch Bydd Bid Abertawe yn ymuno â Dinas a Sir Abertawe i ddod ag ychydig o liw i Sgwâr y Castell yn Abertawe.

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27 February

Family Day at Swansea Museum Swansea Museum will host a Family Day to include a “bakein” with Welsh Cakes cookery demonstrations and free tastings!

There will be other attractions and workshops on the day: perfect for all the family.

Swansea Museum, Victoria Road 10am – 4pm FREE 0172 653 763 www.saintdavidsday.com

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27 Chwefror

Diwrnod i’r Teulu yn Amgueddfa Abertawe Bydd Amgueddfa Abertawe yn cynnal Diwrnod i’r Teulu, gan gynnwys sesiwn bobi, gydag arddangosiadau coginio pice ar y maen a sesiynau blasu am ddim! Bydd atyniadau a gweithdai eraill yn gwneud diwrnod perffaith i’r teulu cyfan.

Amgueddfa Abertawe, Heol Victoria 10am – 4pm AM DDIM 01792 653 763 www.dyddgwyldewi.com

27 February

Traditional Felt Making with Vivian Rhule Using the traditional techniques of woollen felt rolling, make brightly coloured bags or wallets for your mobile phone in this hands-on, family craft workshop.

Age: 8+ (all children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult).

Booking essential.

Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Alexandra Road 10am – 3pm FREE 01792 516 900 www.glynnviviangallery.org

27 Chwefror

Bydd yr Artist Vivian Rhule yn dangos y dull traddodiadol o greu pethau gyda ffelt Gweithdy ymarferol ar gyfer y teulu lle cewch greu bagiau lliwgar neu waled ar gyfer eich ffôn symudol, gan ddefnyddio technegau rholio ffelt gwlân traddodiadol.

Oedran: 8+ (rhaid i bob plentyn dan 10 oed fod yng nghwmni oedolyn).

Rhaid cadw lle ymlaen llaw.

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27 February

27 Chwefror

Setting the Record Straight with Women’s Archives Wales

Rhoi’r Ochr Arall gydag Archifau Menywod Cymru

An exhibition of historical photography from the series of Women’s History Roadshows. Members of the group will be present to talk about their work including rescuing and conserving historical sources.

Arddangosfa o ffotograffiaeth hanesyddol o’r gyfres Sioeau Teithio Hanes Menywod. Bydd aelodau o’r grw ˆ p yn rhoi cyflwyniad am eu gwaith, gan gynnwys achub a gwarchod ffynonellau hanesyddol.

Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Alexandra Road 12pm – 4pm FREE

Oriel Gelf Glynn Vivian, Heol Alexandra 12pm – 4pm AM DDIM

01792 516 900 www.glynnviviangallery.org www.womensarchivewales.org

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27 February & 1 March

27 Chwefror a 1 Mawrth

Children’s St David’s Day Photos

Ffotograffau Plant ar Ddydd Gw ˆ yl Ddewi

Enjoy a unique souvenir of St David’s Week courtesy of Swansea Market. All children visiting the Market in Welsh costume on 28 February and 1 March can have a free 7” x 5” portrait photo taken.

Mae Marchnad Abertawe yn cynnig anrheg unigryw i gofio am Wythnos Gw ˆ yl Ddewi, sef ffotograff ar ffurf portread 7” x 5” o bob plentyn sy’n ymweld â Marchnad Abertawe ar 28 Chwefror a 1 Mawrth mewn gwisg Gymreig.

Swansea Market, Oxford Street 10am – 5pm FREE 01792 654 296 www.swanseamarket.co.uk

27 February

Talking Shop Test your Welsh Language skills in an open workshop with live music and refreshments.

Ty ˆ Tawe, Christina Street 10am – 12.30pm FREE 01792 460 906 www.menterabertawe.org

Marchnad Abertawe, Stryd Rhydychen 10am – 5pm AM DDIM 01792 654 296 www.swanseamarket.co.uk

27 Chwefror

Siop Siarad Cyfle i ymarfer eich sgiliau Cymraeg mewn sesiwn rhagflas gyda cherddoriaeth fyw a lluniaeth.

Ty ˆ Tawe, Stryd Christina 10am – 12.30pm AM DDIM 01792 460 906 www.menterabertawe.org

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27 February

27 Chwefror

Take the Dragon Train along Swansea Prom

Taith ar Drên y Ddraig ar hyd Prom Abertawe

The much loved Bay Rider Land Train is donning traditional Welsh dress for trips from Southend Gardens to Blackpill. Welsh costumes are welcomed!

Bydd Trên Bach y Bae poblogaidd yn cael ei addurno â gwisg Gymraeg draddodiadol i deithio rhwng Gerddi Southend a Blackpill!

2pm & 4pm FREE, but strictly on a first come first served basis

2pm a 4pm AM DDIM, ond ar sail y cyntaf i’r felin

01792 635 436 www.swanseaprom.com

01792 635 436 www.swanseaprom.com

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27 February

Welsh Day at Swansea City FC As part of the St David’s Week celebrations, the Club will be opening its gates to a thousand more youngsters. The day will include a choir, a prize for the best Welsh costume and free giveaways.

Swansea City vs. Peterborough Liberty Stadium 3pm Normal admission fees apply www.swanseacity.net

27 February

Acoustic Night Enjoy live music with a selection of Welsh language performers.

Ty ˆ Tawe, Christina Street 8pm FREE 01792 460 906 www.menterabertawe.org

27 Chwefror

Diwrnod Cymreig yng Nghlwb Pêl-droed Dinas Abertawe Fel rhan o ddathliadau Wythnos Gw ˆ yl Ddewi, bydd y Clwb yn agor ei gatiau i fil yn fwy o bobl ifanc.

Bydd y diwrnod yn cynnwys côr, gwobr am y wisg Gymreig orau a rhoddion am ddim. Anogir pob plentyn i wisgo’i wisg Gymreig i’r gêm.

Swansea City vs. Peterborough Stadiwm Liberty 3pm Tâl mynediad arferol www.swanseacity.net

27 Chwefror

Noson Acwstig Gwledd o gerddoriaeth fyw gyda’r perfformwyr Cymraeg gorau.

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27 & 28 February

27 a 28 Chwefror

The LC’s Birthday Weekend!

Wythnos Pen-blwydd yr LC!

The LC is celebrating its 2nd Birthday and everyone’s invited!

The LC will be hosting two whole days of party games and activities as well as all the usual fun! All children will get a small gift and get to take part in treasure hunts, face painting and mini Olympic games!

There’ll be something for everyone!

Mae’r LC yn dathlu ei ben-blwydd yn 2 oed, ac mae gwahoddiad i bawb!

Bydd yr LC yn cynnal dau ddiwrnod llawn gemau parti a gweithgareddau, yn ogystal â’r holl hwyl arferol! Bydd pob plentyn yn derbyn anrheg fechan ac yn cael cymryd rhan mewn helfeydd trysor, peintio wynebau a gemau Olympaidd bach! Diwrnod perffaith i’r holl deulu a chyfle i dreulio amser da gyda’ch gilydd ar benwythnos Gw ˆ yl Ddewi eleni – bydd rhywbeth at ddant pawb!

Oystermouth Road From 9am 01792 466 500 www.lcswansea.com

Heol Ystumllwynarth O 9am

27 & 28 February

01792 466 500 www.lcswansea.com

Dragon Hunt at Plantasia Hunt the Dragon around Plantasia, Swansea’s tropical hothouse of exotic plants and animals. Find the pictures of dragons hiding in the plants and you will be entered into a Prize Draw to win a Nintendo DS! Plantasia, Parc Tawe 10am – 5pm Normal admission fees apply 01792 474 555 www.plantasia.org 24 www.saintdavidsday.com

27 a 28 Chwefror

Helfa Dreigiau yn Plantasia Dewch ar drywydd y ddraig yn Plantasia, y ty ˆ gwydr trofannol yn Abertawe sy’n gartref i blanhigion ac anifeiliaid egsotig. Chwiliwch am luniau o ddreigiau sy’n cuddio ymysg y planhigion... byddi cofnodedig ei roi mewn raffl i enill Nintendo DS! Plantasia, Parc Tawe 10am – 5pm Tâl mynediad arferol 01792 474 555 www.plantasia.org

27 February

27 Chwefror

St David’s Day Celebrations at the National Waterfront Museum

Dathliadau Dydd Gw ˆ yl Ddewi yn Amgueddfa Genedlaethol y Glannau

On the eve of St David’s Day, the National Waterfront Museum will come alive with a mix of dancing, music and activities for the whole family. Take part in a traditional Welsh Twmpath accompanied by band Pluck and Squeeze.

Ar y noson cyn Dydd Gw ˆ yl Ddewi, bydd Amgueddfa Genedlaethol y Glannau yn llawn bwrlwm, gyda chymysgedd o ddawns, cerddoriaeth a gweithgareddau i’r teulu cyfan. Bydd cyfle hefyd i gymryd rhan mewn twmpath Cymreig traddodiadol ac ymarfer eich sgiliau dawnsio i gerddoriaeth gan y band Pluck and Squeeze.

Cambrian Place, Swansea 12 noon – 4pm FREE 01792 638 950 www.museumwales.ac.uk

28 February

St David’s Day Cawl and Song Evening Come along for cawl and singing with Ty ˆ Tawe Choir in celebration of St David’s Day. Ty ˆ Tawe, Christina Street 6pm £5.00 01792 460 906 www.menterabertawe.org

Cambrian Place, Abertawe 12 ganol dydd – 4pm AM DDIM 01792 638 950 www.amgueddfacymru.ac.uk

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Noson Cân a Chawl Dydd Gw ˆ yl Ddewi Dewch i fwynhau noson o gawl a chanu i ddathlu Dydd Gw ˆ yl Ddewi gyda Chôr Ty ˆ Tawe.

Ty ˆ Tawe, Stryd Christina 6pm £5.00 01792 460 906 www.menterabertawe.org www.dyddgwyldewi.com 25

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1 March

1 Mawrth

Patrick Jones

Patrick Jones

Patrick is a poet, playwright and filmmaker. His work includes the poetry collections ‘The Guerrilla Tapestry’ and ‘Fuse’, the CD of spoken word and music ‘Tongues for a Stammering Time’ and the plays ‘Everything Must Go’, ‘The War is Dead Long Live the War’ and ‘Sing to Me’. He has also directed short films and videos for the bands The Manic Street Preachers and Lethargy.

Bardd, dramodydd a chyfarwyddwr ffilm yw Patrick.

Mae ei waith yn cynnwys y detholiadau o gerddi ‘The Guerrilla Tapestry’ a ‘Fuse’, y CD ‘Tongues for a Stammering Time’ a’r dramâu ‘Everything Must Go’, ‘The War is Dead Long Live the War’ a ‘Sing to Me’. Yn ogystal, mae wedi cyfarwyddo ffilmiau byr a fideos ar gyfer y bandiau The Manic Street Preachers a Lethargy.

Patrick will be appearing in Swansea on St David’s Day to perform an unique selection of his works backed by the musicians Dean and Kevin Meyrick.

Bydd Patrick yn ymddangos yn Abertawe ar Ddydd Gw ˆ yl Ddewi i berfformio detholiad unigryw o’I waith, gyda cherddoriaeth gan Dean a Kevin Meyrick

Milkwood Jam, Plymouth Street 8pm Tickets from £5

Milkwood Jam, Stryd Plymouth 8pm Tocynnau ar gael am £5

Derricks Music Shop 01792 654 226 www.ticketwales.co.uk www.patrick-jones.net

Siop Gerddoriaeth Derricks 01792 654 226 www.ticketwales.co.uk www.patrick-jones.net

Plus support

Ac eraill

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1 March

1 Mawrth

St David’s Day Garden Walk

Taith y Gerddi Dydd Gw ˆ yl Ddewi

Come face to face with Spring with a special St David’s Day garden walk around Brynmill Park, looking at how the emergence of this wonderful season, affects the plants and wildlife.

Dewch am dro o gwmpas Parc Brynmill i groesawu’r gwanwyn a dathlu Dydd Gw ˆ yl Ddewi. Byddwn yn gweld sut mae dyfodiad y tymor hyfryd hwn yn effeithio ar y planhigion a’r bywyd gwyllt.

Meet at the Discovery Centre, Brynmill Park 2pm £1.00 adults, 50p children

Cwrdd yn y Ganolfan Ddarganfod, Parc Brynmill 2pm £1.00 i oedolion, 50c i blant

01792 205 327 www.breatheswansea.com

01792 205 327 www.anadluabertawe.com

1 March

1 Mawrth

Slice of Welsh Rarebit

Slice of Welsh Rarebit

A great variety show with ‘Welsh Rarebit’ Stan Stennett.

Stan is joined by special guests to help this St David’s Day afternoon go with a swing!

Sioe amrywiol wych gyda’r ‘Welsh Rarebit’, Stan Stennett. Yn ymuno â Stan bydd gwesteion arbennig i sicrhau prynhawn llawn hwyl!

Featuring Stan Stennett

Grand Theatre, Singleton Street 2pm Tickets £10.00, concessions available 01792 475 715 www.swanseagrand.co.uk 28 www.saintdavidsday.com

Gyda Stan Stennett

Theatr y Grand, Stryd Singleton 2pm Tocynnau £10.00, consesiynau ar gael 01792 475 715 www.swanseagrand.co.uk

1 March

1 Mawrth

Welsh Gourmet Evening in the Rooftop Café

Noson Gourmet Gymreig yn y bar caffi ar y llawr uchaf

An evening of Welsh food and entertainment to celebrate the Patron Saint of Wales, St David.

Price includes 3 course meal, with coffee, mints and entertainment.

Noson o fwyd Cymreig ac adloniant i ddathlu nawddsant Cymru, Dewi Sant. Mae’r pris yn cynnwys pryd o fwyd tri chwrs, gyda choffi, losin mint ac adloniant.

Grand Theatre, Singleton Street 7pm Tickets £30.00 per person

Theatr y Grand, Stryd Singleton 7pm Tocynnau £30.00 y pen

01792 475 715 www.swanseagrand.co.uk

01792 475 715 www.swanseagrand.co.uk

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1 March

Morriston Orpheus Choir with Rhydian Roberts Morriston Orpheus and the Chamber Orchestra of Wales conducted by Alwyn Humphries featuring 2007 X Factor finalist, Rhydian Roberts, close the St David’s Week festival 2010 with a fantastic concert in Swansea’s Brangwyn Hall.

Brangwyn Hall, Swansea 7.30pm Tickets £18.00 Box Office 01792 475 715

1 March

Greats of Wales World Welsh Festival – ‘Visionaries of Wales’ The first in a series of four innovative presentations looks at past inventors and a showcase of ‘World-Welsh Inventions’ with light entertainment.

Dylan Thomas Theatre, Gloucester Place, Swansea 7.30pm Tickets £8.50, £6.00 concessions 01792 473 238 www.dylanthomastheatre.org.uk

1 Mawrth

Côr Orffews Treforys gyda Rhydian Roberts Bydd Côr Orffews Treforys a Cherddorfa Siambr Cymru dan arweiniad Alwyn Humphries gyda seren X Factor 2007, Rhydian Roberts, yn dod ag Wythnos Gw ˆ yl Ddewi 2010 gyda chyngerdd wych yn Neuadd Brangwyn, Abertawe.

Neuadd Brangwyn, Abertawe 7.30pm Tocynnau £18.00 Swyddfa Tocynnau 01792 475 715

1 Mawrth

Cewri Cymru Gw ˆ yl Cymry’r Byd – ‘Gweledyddion Cymru’ Dyma’r cyntaf mewn cyfres o bedwar cyflwyniad blaengar a fydd yn trafod dyfeiswyr o’r gorffennol ac arddangosfa o ddyfeisiadau byd-eang o Gymru, gydag adloniant ysgafn.

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Ewch i www.fyabertawe.com i’n dilyn ni ar Twitter, Facebook, Flickr a’r blog.

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Os oes angen yr wybodaeth hon arnoch mewn fformat gwahanol, ffoniwch y Gwasanaethau Marchnata ar 01792 635 478

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Mae’r holl fanylion yn gywir adeg argraffu. Edrychwch ar y wefan am ddiweddariadau. www.dyddgwyldewi.com