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Beachcomber, a family run guest house. Click here for a linear text version of our web site.
Beachcomber Guest House
Events in Swansea near Hotel
Good quality bed and breakfast accommodation in Swansea.
As good as value as a budget hotel but small, friendly and individual.
Proprietors: Richard and Debbie Baber
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364 Oystermouth
Road, Swansea sea front, SWANSEA, SA1 3UL
Telephone: 01792 651380
r.a.baber@talk21.com
Free internet access, bring your lap top or use the computer that is in our bar.
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Events in and near Swansea:
BaeFest 2010
4th September 2010 - from Midday.
FREE ENTRY
Wales largest free Beach
festival. Lots of activities including:
Water Events: Surfer's paddle out for charity, Aqua gauntlet, SUP championship.
Sand Events: Beach volleyball, football
tournament and sand sculping
Land Events: Live music and DJ, Skate Park, Eco village, Arts and
crafts, giant Tipi, Greenwood crafts, Surfboard shaping, seafood and
gourmet cuisine, photography exhibition, circus workshop, belly dancing,
street dancing and more.
Children's activities: sports run by RNLI, football, bouncy castle, face
painting.
The paddle out will start at 3.00pm. An extraordinary event which has drawn hundreds of participants and raised thousands of pounds for charities. You can register to take part from 12.00 midday. Chris "Guts" Griffiths (world champion surfing champion) will be demonstrating surfboard shaping and you could have a go yourself. For lots more information go to their website: http://www.baefest.com/about.html
The 2010 Ryder Cup, Newport
(1 hour drive from hotel)
1st to 3rd October
Regenerations 2010
18th and 19th September 2010
Dr Who convention. This very popular annual event in Swansea is back again. This
years guest stares include: Tom Baker (5th Dr Who), Sir Derek Jacobi, Sarah
Sutton, Tracey Childs and of course the The Brigadier himself - Nicolas
Courtney. For more information go to:
www.regenerationsswansea.co.uk
Starmania 2010.
Liberty Stadium (20 min Drive from hotel)
25th to 26th September
Probably the largest Sci-fi convention in Wales
for more details see:
www.starmania2010.com
Singleton Hospital Boot Faire
(25 min walk/ 3min drive from hotel)
Every Saturday Morning
Pick up a bargain at this very large boot faire which is held on the hospital
car park, as it is tarmac it is never muddy.
Wetlands Centre Llanelli (20 min. by car from hotel)
Summer Holiday Fun
Activities for all the family to enjoy together. Enjoy pond dipping, a canoe safari, bike trails, walks, arts and crafts and much, much more!
All activities included in the normal admission price. Please note that occasionally art and craft activities carry a small, additional charge to cover the basic cost of providing special materials.
For further information please contact the centre on 01554 741087 or e-mail
High
Tide Watch and BBQ
Date: Tuesday evening 7 September. Meet at 5.00pm followed by a BBQ at
6.30pm.
Discover the sights and sounds as the advancing tide pushes the birds
closer to the hides. Families welcome.
Cost: Adult, £20, Children, £15
Advance booking and payment essential.
For further information or to book please contact the centre on 01554
741087 or email
info.llanelli@wwt.org.uk
Visit the
WWT Llanelli website at
http://wwt.org.uk/visit-us/llanelli
THE GOWER HERITAGE
CENTRE -
(10 min drive from hotel - on bus route)
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Monthly wild walks around Gower and Swansea Valleys £4.95 adults, £3.50 children and included hot food on your return to the centre. Meet at 10.30am at the Centre.
Dunvant Male
Voice Choir
Annual Patron's concert, Tickets TBA. Telephone:01792 429709. 9 October 2010 - Tabernacle Morriston, (20 minute drive from hotel)
Tickets TBA. Telephone Clive Wilson, 01792 428626.
16 October 2010 - Capel y Crwys,Three Crosses, Swansea SA4 3PU
(15 minute drive from hotel)
Tickets TBA. Telephone Clive Wilson, 01792 428626.
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20 November 2010 - St Mary's Church, Swansea SA1 3LP
(15 minute walk from hotel)
Tickets TBA. Telephone Clive Wilson, 01792 428626.
17 December 2010 - Brangwyn Hall, Swansea SA1 4PE
(5 minute walk from hotel)
Tickets TBA. Telephone 01792 -
873438>
Visit www.dunvant.org
The Phoenix Choir
25th September 2010 (Saturday)
Private engagement (to be confirmed)
17th November 2010 (Wednesday)
The Penllegare Trust - Swansea Museum.
10th December 2010 (Friday)
“Sightsavers” concert with Bournemouth MVC- Location
Bishop Gore.
Clyne Golf Club - Charity concert. (To be confirmed)
13th February 2011(Sunday)
Reynoldston Village Hall - Fund raising for St George’s
Church 16-18th July 2011
Two Thousand Trees Festival - (to be
confirmed)
Visit
www.thephoenixchoir.com
Morriston Orpheus Choir
Concert in Neath - St. David's Church
Saturday
25th September 2010
With Briton
Ferry Silver Band. Details to follow
Concert in Chichester Cathedral
Sponsored by the Bognor Regis Rotary Club. Details to follow
Concert with the Cory Band - Swansea
Saturday 30th October 2010
Details to follow
Concert All Saints Oystermouth Swansea
Saturday
20th November 2010
Guest
soprano soloist will be Natalya Romaniw who was the BBC Welsh Singer of the Year
2009. This is a charity event to raise money for the organ.
Concert in St. David's Hall Cardiff
Saturday
11th December 2010
The annual
concert in support of Leukaemia Research. Details to follow
Visit:
www.morristonorpheus.com
The Pontarddulais Male Choir
Côr Meibion Pontarddulais – is said to be the most successful competitive male
voice choir in Wales, they are also internationally renowned, having appeared in
many parts of Europe as well as Canada and the United States.
Forthcoming Concerts:
2nd October 2010 - Lincoln Cathedral
Friday 29th October 2010 Choir 50th Anniversary Dinner Dance
Saturday 27th November 2010 Annual Concert Brangwyn Hall
Saturday 11th December 2010- Winslow Christmas Concertt
Sunday 19th December 2010 - Goppa Christmas Carol Concert
Contact: The secretary,
Pontarddulais Male Choir, 53 Woodville Street. Pontarddulais, SWANSEA SA4 8SH.
www.pontarddulaismalechoir.com
Telephone: 01792 884279
Box Office 01792 475715
The Vienna Proms
Thurs. 26th Aug
The Vienna Proms is based closely on the wonderful summer concerts given in Vienna each year. The National concert Orchestra perform a full program of the ever popular melodies of Strauss, Mozart, Beethoven and other great Austrian composers of the period.
Postman Pat - A Very Royal Mission
Fri. 27th and Sat. 28th Aug.
Join Pat and his friends for 90 minutes of fun the children will love. In Pencaster everyone receives a letter from the Palace, delivered by Pat and his car Jess, Someone very special is coming and they must get ready.
One Man Lord of the Rings
Wed. 8th September
This is not to be missed. Charles Ross recreates the enchanting world of Middle
Earth and in 3,600 seconds delivers the whole trilogy by himself without any
props. We saw him in "One Man Stars Wars Trilogy" and he was amazing. Going on
past performance I highly recommend this one to any Lord of the Rings fans or
any Drama fans for his skill, resourcefulness and entertainment.
Rob Gilbert
Thurs 9th and Fri 10th September
Popular Welsh stand up comedian. His tour last year sold out and he is back
by popular demand.
Mike Doyle in Concert.....Fabulous.
Fri 17th September
One of Wales' premiere entertainers. The award winning comic and West end star
is back for a night of musical excellence and belly aching laughter.
The Vagina Monologues
Sat 18th September
Based on author Eve Ensler's "Vagina interviews" conducted with women from all
over the world, this hilariously witty and moving collection of tales gives
voice to a chorus of lusty, outrageous, poignant, brave and thoroughly human
stories. Starring: Nikki Sanderson (Coronation Street, Heart Beat), Roxanne
Pallett (Emmerdale, Dancing on ice) and Sue Jenkins (Brookside).
Swansea Women
Wed 22nd September
This is the first of 3 prequels to the highly successful musical "Swansea
Girls". The story centres around two families from the Sandfields area during
the Second World War. It follows three years of their life's and included 25 new
songs all written in the style of 40s popular music.
Sixties Gold
Mon 27th Sept
Starring: Gerry and the Pacemakers, The Searchers, PJ Proby and Chip Hawkins.
A show featuring all the hits of the 60s and the original stares of
the 60s! An evening a pure nostalgia. A show not to be missed.
Ceri Dupree is Divalicious!
Wed 29th Sept
The UK's leading female impersonator, the fabulous and flamboyant, Ceri
Dupree. An evening of comedy, wonderful costumes and amazing vocal
impersonations. A touch of Las Vegas rarely seen in the UK today.
Tango Pasión
Tues 28th September
Experience Argentinean Tango, music and song in this magnificent, captivating
performance. Presented by 12 of the finest Tango dancers, choreographed by
Hector Zaraspe and directed by Juan Carlos Zunini.
Derek Acorah
Thurs 30th Sept
Reported to be the UK's No 1 Spirt Medium. An evening with Derek Acorah is
experimental/investigational. There is no guaranteed or certain results and the
show is for the purpose of amusement/entertainment.
Jake and Elwood. The Best Blues Brothers Show in the world.....Ever!
Fri 1st Oct
A soul, rhythm and blues extravaganza presented by Jake and Elwood together with
the Black Rhino Band.
Chris Needs and Friends
Sat 2nd Oct
Chris Needs returns to Swansea with a true variety show, with performers of
opera, dancers, classics and comedy. There is usually a special surprise
guest, who knows who it could be.
F
or More details go to: www.swanseagrand.co.ukThe Dylan Thomas Theatre, Swansea (20min walk from hotel)
Box Office:01792 473238
www.dylanthomastheatre.org.uk
The Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea (20 min
walk from hotel)
01792 463980
Box Office:01792 602060/296883
www.taliesinartscentre.co.uk
National Waterfront Museum
www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/swansea
Vue
(15 min walk from hotel)For list on what's on go to:
(5 min by car/ 25 min walk from Hotel)Holiday Trails
Branwyn Hall
(3 min walk from Hotel)Box Office 01792 475715
www.swansea.gov.uk/brangwynhall
Pontardawe Arts Centre (20 min drive from hotel)
More information:01792 8637222
www.pontardaweartscentre.com
Art Galleries
Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Swansea
(20 min walk from hotel)Gallery open Tuesday to
Sunday 10am to 5pm, closed Mondays except bank holidays
www.glynnviviangallery.org
Coming up
Waterfront Winterland was again great in 2009/10.
Look out for this December 2010. Included ice skating, Santa's Grotto and Fun faire.
For more information go to www.waterfrontwinterland.com
Look out; For Mumbles Mostly Blues and Jazz Festival The 6th festival. May Bank Holiday weekend, April 30th to May 3rd.
www.mumblesmostlyjazzandblues.co.uk
For details of past and future events.
Gower Walking Festival June 2011
The 2011
Festival will be the biggest yet. Organised by the Mumbles Tourist
Association, the voluntary management body of the Mumbles Tourist
Information Centre, the Festival's continuing popularity means that
there are now over 50 guided walks on the programme, spread out over
sixteen days, around glorious Gower, Mumbles and other local settings.
The Gower Peninsula was the first in Britain to be designated an Area of Outstanding National Beauty in 1956, and the Festival is designed to cover as much of it as possible, as well as provide walks with added interest, such as Birds, Bats, Photography, Nordic Walking and History Walks. If you are visiting Wales, and like walking, you mustn't miss it.
The brochure - in English - will give details of all walks, and will be available to download on our website from January 2012. If you'd like us to email you when it is available, or if you'd prefer us to post a copy to you, please click on info@mumblestic.co.uk and enter your details. The Mumbles TIC can also help arrange accommodation in the area for your visit.
For more information call 01792 361302 or visit www.mumblestic.co.uk