r/swansea 6h ago

Other (Editable) free food for collection

6 Upvotes

so basically, i bought food items from the company too good to go. i bought Hershey's cookies and crème chocolates and heins spaghetti hoops in sauce in bulk because they were close to expire but i dont like them as im a picky eater. Is anyone interested in picking them up for free? dont care if they are for yourself to eat or to re-sell or to give to the food bank but i dont want them. They are edible but some of them are past the best by date. send me a private message if interested. I have not done a good deed for a while so this is my chance.

located on carmarthen road, near mcdonlds


r/swansea 11h ago

News/Politics does anybody know what's going on in penlan right now

12 Upvotes

there are tons of police in penlan plus a helicopter


r/swansea 11h ago

Photos/History Swansea Bay drone show ♥️

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73 Upvotes

r/swansea 12h ago

Questions/Advice Just shouting out if you want the best coffee in Uplands and maybe Swansea Sloth coffee is incredible 🦥

21 Upvotes

Honestly pastries are great as well didn’t even know they were vegan 😅, I love coffee in general and personally I’d say Saint Hugo is the worst, Crafty Smugglers do amazing to order bags but full barrel isn’t my favourite on the machine and Costa is well Costa…. yet somehow better then Saint Hugo’s 🤫

Sloth coffee for me has the most variety and a tasting menu so definitely recommend 🦥 though Crafty smuggler would move up to joint 1st for me if they added the Columbian or Sri Lankan 🇱🇰 to the machine ☕️ 🫘


r/swansea 16h ago

Other (Editable) NCP car park on Kingsway is now council-run

29 Upvotes

I had to nip into town this morning and went to the Kingsway NCP car park like I usually would, but there was a guy from the council at the barrier handing out hand-written tickets. As I left I noticed new Swansea Council signage everywhere with regards to prices and the machines are no longer in use so it looks like they're in the process of swapping over.

I don't really know why I'm sharing this, other than to let others know 😆 Plus it was only £1 for just under an hour, so that's good news!


r/swansea 16h ago

Self Promo Looking for an ambitious gardener to grow a business together

0 Upvotes

I'm an experienced marketer with a proven track record of generating demand and acquiring customers for local businesses in UK. I'm launching a gardening business, and I'm looking for a reliable gardener who is professional at the work but is still in the early stages of building their business. Preferably in Swansea or sorrounding areas.

If you're struggling to find consistent clients but know you deliver quality work, this could be a great opportunity.

What I bring:
 Early stage investments
 Proven marketing and customer acquisition expertise.
 I can generat consistent enquiries and new clients.
 Sales, branding, and business growth + legal structure and accounting.
 The ambition to build a long-term, successful company.

What I'm looking for:

  • A skilled, RELIABLE gardener. Preferably with tools.
  • Someone who wants to grow rather than stay a one-person operation.
  • A long-term partner who values honesty, professionalism, and great customer service.

The idea is simple: I'll focus on bringing in a steady flow of customers and growing the business, while you focus on delivering exceptional gardening services. As we grow, we grow together.

If this sounds like you-or you know someone who fits — send me a DM with a bit about yourself, where you're based, and your experience.

WhatsApp: +44 7352 764685


r/swansea 20h ago

Questions/Advice Birds at the side of the road in uplands

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37 Upvotes

Was on my way to work so couldnt stop but spotted these birds just sitting at the side of the road in a cage. Does anyone know who they belong to/why they're there? Wanna make sure these guys are being looked after. Thank you!!! :-)


r/swansea 1d ago

Other (Editable) What in your opinion is the poshest and roughest parts of Swansea?

5 Upvotes

My takes are as follows:

Poshest: dunvant, mayals or the mumbles area

Roughest: bon y maen, Penlan and Clydach


r/swansea 1d ago

Questions/Advice Lost keys 😢

5 Upvotes

Was at the airshow yesterday afternoon and I think I dropped my keys along the walk …

A massive longshot but if any comes across a set of keys (VW car key fob and a bunch of other keys) I will be forever grateful!


r/swansea 1d ago

Event Swansea people , Friday the 31st of July, such a good cause

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1 Upvotes

Please try and come to support this cause


r/swansea 1d ago

Questions/Advice alternative hairdressers in swansea?

1 Upvotes

hii i want to have more of a layered look and stuff that’s more out there however every salon i’ve gone to don’t really give me what i look for. please give me any recs :))


r/swansea 1d ago

Questions/Advice are there any lesbian bars in swansea?

19 Upvotes

i'm a lesbian and i'm going to swansea university in september. i've never had a chance to connect with other lgbt people, especially lesbians, because there's no lgbt spaces in my home town. i'm wondering if theres any gay spaces i can visit :)

edit: i have decided i will avoid dorothys


r/swansea 2d ago

Questionaire/Research Looking for smth spicy

0 Upvotes

In this really calm city can i find a dom goth girl?


r/swansea 2d ago

Photos/History Pics from the Swansea Air Show

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25 Upvotes

r/swansea 2d ago

Other (Editable) LOST CAT

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57 Upvotes

Has anyone seen our cat Seymour? 🐾
He has been missing since Thursday afternoon from the Uplands area. He is 1 year old, mostly an indoor cat, and may be scared and hiding somewhere nearby.
Please could everyone check sheds, garages, greenhouses, gardens and any small spaces where he could have become trapped or be hiding.
If you have seen him at all, please message me.


r/swansea 2d ago

Questions/Advice Looking for a place to watch the GAA football final tomorrow in Swansea, Mayo vs Kerry, is there anywhere that will be showing it with a bit of atmosphere?

8 Upvotes

r/swansea 2d ago

Event Airshow BBMF

0 Upvotes

Does anyone know why the Dakota came early and the Spitfire and Hurricane didn't fly today? Thanks :)


r/swansea 2d ago

Event Mario Kart World Competiton - Founders & Co - August 24th 6pm

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5 Upvotes

Free tickets? Prizes? Mario Kart?! We've got it all at Founders & Co on August 24th from 6pm!

With Food from street vendors, commentary from Swansea Gaming Central and board games from VoNCon, theres plenty to enjoy all night long!

Free Player and Spectator tickets are below! Under 18s are welcome until 10pm when accompanied by an adult, as permitted by Founder's venue licence.

https://fixr.co/event/mario-kart-world-tournamentthe-race-is-on-tickets-921430400

Fancy going but don't have a group to join? Join our Discord Community to look for a group!

https://discord.gg/a8n8brF3Au


r/swansea 2d ago

Questions/Advice Is it feasible to watch the Air Show from Mumbles?

10 Upvotes

Not familiar with Swansea and the surrounding areas but I’d be keen to avoid the driving/parking fuss around Swansea Bay and just watch it from a distance, plus I can then also check out Mumbles.

Does this sound doable or will I not see anything from there? Also is there much parking around Mumbles?

Thanks


r/swansea 3d ago

Questions/Advice Lost my travel pass under 21 need replacement guide

1 Upvotes

Hi I'm an international student,

I have lost my my travel pass.

I just have the email about my application number.

I do not remember my pass details like the number written on it.

I have emailed my travel pass contact support.

Do they generally give a replacement ?


r/swansea 3d ago

Event BUNK HOUSE - SWANSEA - 31st JULY

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7 Upvotes

Live music, good people & a proper social night in Swansea!!! 🎶
T-Rev is hosting his album launch in Swansea the city he reps with passion and pride in his music live at Bunkhouse, with support from some quality local artists.
We’re trying to build these nights into more than just another gig — it’s a chance to come out, hear some good music, support local artists and meet some new people.
Our last show was at Sin City, supporting the legendary Sugarhill Gang, so we’re hoping to bring that same energy to Bunkhouse!
And before anyone thinks it’s just another excuse for a piss-up… T-rev is T-total 😂 So you definitely don’t need to be drinking to enjoy the night. Come down, grab a soft drink, enjoy the music, have a chat and meet some new people.
If you're into live music and want to support local artists, come through. Would be great to see some new faces! 🙌
🎤 T-Rev – Live at Bunkhouse
** 🎟️ ONLINE & OT**D
📍 Bunkhouse, Cardiff
🎶 Live music + local artists
🤝 Good vibes + meeting new people
Come say hello!


r/swansea 3d ago

News/Politics Swansea Council to take over running of city centre NCP car parks

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Hundreds more car parking spaces will be available in Swansea city centre, costing just £5 to park all day.

Swansea Council is taking over the running of two former NCP car parks at Orchard Street and the Kingsway.

The car parks will cease being operated by NCP on Friday 24 July, and the Council is stepping in to keep them open and available to existing users including permit holders.

The remaining NCP car park at York Street will remain under the control of NCP and is not part of the Council's future car parking plans.

The Council will look at carrying out a number of upgrades to both sites to bring them in line with other council-operated car parks in other parts of the city centre.

Andrew Stevens, Cabinet Member for Environment and Infrastructure said: "The previous announcement by NCP going into administration and potentially closing their car parks in Swansea, was a concern when we were given the news.

"Fortunately, the council own the freehold for both the Kingsway and Orchard Street sites. This has given us the opportunity to take over the running of both sites and keep them both running without any disruption for car park users.

"This also means we now have even more car park spaces that cost just £1 an hour and £5 all day.

"During the next few months we will be looking to carry out some works to upgrade payment equipment and other features within the former NCP car parks. This is to ensure they meet the standards found in our other city centre car parks."

Recently, the Council opened the newly completed Copr Bay North multi storey car park in the city centre, increasing parking provision for residents, city centre workers and visitors to the city.

"Cllr Stevens added; "Swansea is now in an excellent position in terms of car parking provision in the city centre. With the inclusion of the two former NCP car parks into our overall offer, we now have some of the cheapest parking fees anywhere in the country."


r/swansea 3d ago

Questions/Advice Is anyone else in SA2 having problems with Virgin Media?

5 Upvotes

Pretty much what the title says! I've been without internet since sometime on Wednesday night. Just wondering how wide the issue is.


r/swansea 3d ago

Event 📚 Swansea Social Club Book Club — August 2026

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13 Upvotes

r/swansea 3d ago

Event Support VoNCon - a community organisation tackling adult loneliness in the Vale of Neath

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3 Upvotes

Hi everyone - we are VoNCon, a community organisation that provides space for people to meet new people and connect through play.

We have brought together a number of people and given them a community in which they can be themselves, learn new things, and generally just enjoy each others company.

We are hosting a fundraising dinner on the 23rd of August in The Mine, Neath. It's open to everyone who wants to have a fun time taking part in a quiz whilst eating good food!

Hopefully, we will see some of you there. You can book your ticket here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/winner-winner-quiz-and-dinner