Swansea
Here's a guide to some of the best sites on the net linked to Swansea.
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There's now dedicated webguides for Morriston and Dunvant. You'll find hundreds of images of Swansea and Gower in our In Pictures section, and don't forget to visit our Swansea Life section.
Swansea Futures
Organisation which promotes Swansea as a place to live, work, study, invest in, or to visit.
Website:www.abayoflife.com
On My Doorstep
Online directory of Swansea services, events and businesses.
Website:www.onmydoorstep.co.uk
Swansea Vale Railway
Found in the lower Swansea Valley, this society has brought back steam trains to the Swansea area. Courses are held here for interested individuals.
Website:www.swanseavalerailway.co.uk
Swansea Small Animal Rescue
Swansea Small Animal Rescue provides a secure and loving atmosphere for neglected and at-risk small animals, while working to socialize and re-home. Find out more by visiting their site.
Website:www.freewebs.com/swansearescue
Swansea Latin American Association
The Swansea Latin American Association is a voluntary group based in the Uplands. They have more than 70 members and they promote Latin American culture in Swansea. This site was nominated by Tanya May of Swansea.
Website:www.alas.org.uk
Dragon Arts Centre
Find out what this arts centre has to offer by visiting their site. Free arts and training classes to anyone who has experienced homelessness or social exclusion.
Website:www.dragonarts.co.uk
Celtic Visions
Take a look at Jason Beynon's photos of the Gower. Good mix of black and white and colour.
Website:www.celticvisions.me.uk
National Waterfront Museum
Information on the new £30.8m National Waterfront Museum development which will open in the summer of 2005 in Swansea.
Website:www.waterfrontmuseum.co.uk
Pavilion Repetory Theatre
Find out more about the campaign to safeguard the Palace Theatre in High Street, Swansea.
Website:www.pavrep.org
Visit Swansea Bay
Sam Radion of Tenby nominated this site. Lots of very useful information for visitors to the city - What's On, Where To Stay and What To See and Do.
Website:www.visitswanseabay.com
Swansea Theatre Arts Register
This site promotes the performing arts in South West Wales - classes, groups and companies. It also has an online events diary, photo gallery and latest news section.
Website:www.SwanseaTheatreArtsRegister.co.uk
City and Council of Swansea
If you live in Swansea this site provides information on all services provided by the council - from education and housing to council tax and leisure activities. There's a useful advice, benefits and emergencies section offering consumer help and advice about money management.
Website:www.swansea.gov.uk
Swansea Institute of Higher Education
Research the higher education courses offered by Swansea Institute by viewing their course directory or ordering a prospectus online.
Website:www.sihe.ac.uk
University of Wales, Swansea
This site is a useful source of information for prospective and current students as it carries detailed information on courses and departments. University jobs are advertised here along with events.
Website:www.swan.ac.uk
Swansea NHS Trust
For information relating to community health services and hospitals provided by the Trust visit this website. Detailed information is given on the two largest hospitals in the area - Morriston and Singleton.
Website:www.swansea-tr.wales.nhs.uk
Swansea City FC
The offical site of Swansea City Football Club. Find out fixtures, results and news, ticket details and information on the squad. Talk about the team on the dedicated message board for fans.
Website:www.swanseacity.net
The Environment Centre, Swansea
The Centre is an independent charity whose focus is environmental information, education and activity in South Wales. The site contains details on environmental news and events, and the centre has a research library and 'fair trade' coffee shop.
Website:www.environmentcentre.org.uk
Swansea City Centre
This site is divided into three sections - shopping, business and activities. Useful sections offered here include a 'shop finder' service and a vacant property search. You'll also find information on main city centre attractions.
Website:www.swanseacitycentre.com
Swansea Airport
Did you know that Swansea had it's own airport? Use this website to find out what services they offer.
Website:www.swanseaairport.com
Neath - Swansea Ospreys
The Ospreys are the regional rugby side for Swansea and Neath. On their website you can buy merchandise, read match previews and get the latest details on fixtures and squad members.
Website:www.ospreysrugby.com
Welcome To Wales
This website is mainly geared towards tourists visiting South Wales. Find out about accommodation and eating out in Swansea, discover the many beaches of Gower, or read about the Mumbles Railway.
Web User magazine had this to say about the site:
"Swansea. Not just the birthplace of Catherine Zeta Jones and Dylan Thomas, Swansea was also home to the world's first railway service, known as the Mumbles Train. This site offers a great introduction to the city with wonderful images."
Website:www.welshwales.co.uk
Mumbles Community Council
Information on the council, community news, and details of the annual celebration of all things nautical in the area - the Navy Days.
Website: www.themumblesbook.co.uk/
Mumbles Matters
This site has an online community newspaper and is a forum of the Mumbles Development Trust. Various items of local news, a community noticeboard, local history, a gallery and more.
Website: www.mumblesmatters.org.uk/
Swansea Camera Club
This camera club is over 100 years old and their website includes details of meetings and club activities - competitions, workshops and lectures. You're able to view winning competition entries and take a look at an extensive links section.
Website:freespace.virgin.net/hywel.harris/
Swansea Surf School
Swansea surf school offers Gower surfing
lessons, Swansea surfing lessons and Gower surfboard hire. Approved by the BSA, the City and County of Swansea and the Wales Tourist Board. Open seven days a week all year around. All equipment provided.
Website:
www.swanseasurfing.com/
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