by Shaurya | Apr 17, 2024 | Blog, Local Stories, Swansea Today, SwanTV Top Stories
Swansea is planning a new low-carbon heating network to reduce its carbon footprint as part of its goal to be a net-zero city by 2050. The network will use excess heat generated from a large data centre that will be set up in Swansea Port as a part of a £4bn renewable energy project.
Swansea Council Leader Rob Stewart said, “Working closely alongside DST Innovations and their partners, we’ve identified the opportunity for a low carbon heating network linked to the overall development that would heat many of Swansea’s major buildings in SA1 and the city centre.”
The council’s cabinet has now been asked to approve a study to explore the feasibility of the district heating network further.
Councillor Stewart said, “Along with the other aspects of this ground-breaking project it will significantly reduce Swansea’s carbon footprint while creating thousands of jobs and placing our city at the heart of global green economy innovation.”
The proposed heating network will be responsible for heating several buildings in the SA1 and city centre areas of Swansea by connected pipes.
These include the developments in the docks and SA1 area, the Swansea University campus on Fabian Way, the Civic Centre on Oystermouth Road, and buildings like Swansea Museum HMP Swansea.
The proposed heating network is part of a wider project that includes a tidal lagoon, a high-tech battery manufacturing centre, eco-homes anchored in the water and an oceanic and climate change research centre.
“We’re all aware of the impact of climate change and the importance of taking steps to reduce its effects on us and future generations,” said Councillor Stewart. “This is why we’ve set a target of becoming a net zero city by 2050 and will continue do all we can alongside Swansea’s businesses and residents to reach that goal.”
by Sucheta | Apr 17, 2024 | Blog, Food and drink, Local Stories, Swan food, Swansea Today, SwanTV, SwanTV Art & Crafts, SwanTV Business, SwanTV Top Stories, Uncategorized
Swansea is a happening place buzzing with a lot of activities for its locals and tourists. It has a lot of fun events upcoming this summer for individuals and families.
They include major performances in Singleton Park, art gallery displays, breathtaking parks and beaches, and places like the LC and Plantasia.
The Wales Airshow and IRONMAN 70.3 Swansea are major highlights that people are looking forward to.
Picture: https://www.ironman.com/im-world-championship
See the video for The Wales Airshow: https://youtu.be/bqqhpH5CK6g
The Swansea Council’s Enjoy Swansea Bay team, along with several other businesses and organisations including restaurants, hotels, and bars, are organising various events.
Council cabinet member Robert Francis-Davies remarked: “The council and many others are preparing to offer people a lot more fun indoors and outdoors.
“I applaud the work of all those in the cultural and tourism sector who do so much to make Swansea a great place to visit and in which to live.”
Dylan Thomas Centre, Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Swansea Grand Theatre, Brangwyn Hall, Swansea Museum and libraries are some of the council-run venues offering such fun events.
Council-run attractions include:
- Blackpill Lido – open from May 4
- Crazy golf at Southend Gardens and Singleton Park – open now
- Oystermouth Castle – open now and with live theatre planned
- Singleton Boating Lake pedalos – operating now
- Swansea Bay Rider Land Train – operating now
Forthcoming events with council support include:
Picture from the iron man 2024 swansea
- Enigma Variations, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Brangwyn Hall – April 12
- Swansea International Jazz Festival – June 13-17
- World Triathlon Para Series Swansea – June 22
- Wales Airshow – July 6-7
- IRONMAN 70.3 Swansea – July 14
- James Arthur, Singleton Park – July 18
- Classic Ibiza, Singleton Park – July 19
- Let’s Rock Wales, Singleton Park – July 20
- Peter Pan, outdoor theatre, Oystermouth Castle – August 7
- Romeo and Juliet, outdoor theatre, Oystermouth Castle – August 8
- Admiral Swansea Bay 10k – September 15
It is time to make the most of the warmer days. both inside and outside!
Cover Photo: From Wales National Airshow.
by Mike Leahy | Apr 6, 2024 | Swansea Today, SwanTV Art & Crafts, SwanTV Top Stories
Article by Sucheta Chaurasia 6th April 2024
Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, the public art gallery in Swansea city, is celebrating 25 years of the Wakelin Award. This year to commemorate the award, the gallery will showcase an exhibition of the works of the past award winners. Established in 1988, the Wakelin Award was founded in memory of Richard and Rosemary Wakelin, two Swansea-based artists. The award is given to a Welsh artist working in Wales. The artworks of the artists are purchased and displayed in the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery’s Permanent Collection.
Dr Peter Wakelin, the son of the two artists, said: “When we set up the Award after my mother died in 1998, we thought it would be something our parents would have enjoyed because of their love of the Glynn Vivian, and it would last for a few years. We never guessed that the scheme would continue to be so worthwhile for a quarter of a century. It’s fantastic to look back at all the artists. The Award has supported in that time and the wealth of works that have been added to the Glynn Vivian collection to be enjoyed by the people of Swansea.”
The painting ‘Looking at Cold Winter’ (2001) by David Tress (b.1955) won the Wakelin Award in 2001
Artwork ‘Mair at Cylch Meithrin’ (2020), comprising acrylic, wool and synthetic hair on hessian, made by Anya Paintsil (b. 1993) won the Wakelin Award in 2020
Louise Burston, Chair of the Friends of the Glynn Vivian, the independent charity that supports the art gallery, remarked: “The Friends are very pleased to be involved with such a prestigious award. It is heartening
‘Six Jugs’ (2012) by Philip Eglin (b. 1959)
to be able to support Welsh artists and contribute towards the gallery’s contemporary collection of art, it’s always fascinating to see whose work the nominated selector will choose. Over the years the award has gone to a splendidly diverse selection of artists from different disciplines and at different stages in their careers.”
Karen MacKinnon, Curator, of Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, is glad that the Wakelin Award has won the Wakelin Award in 2017helped the gallery to acquire some great works for its permanent collection. He adds: “This unique partnership between the Wakelin family and the Friends of the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery is very special in the support it offers the gallery, artists in Wales and the works it enables us to share with audiences and communities.”
Artwork ‘Mair at Cylch Meithrin’ (2020), comprising acrylic, wool and synthetic hair on hessian, made by Anya Paintsil (b. 1993) won the Wakelin Award in 2020
Glynn Vivian Art Gallery is part of Swansea Council and is supported by a grant from the Arts Council of Wales. The Award is supported and administered by the Friends of the Glynn Vivian and generous donations from its well-wishers.
For more information about the exhibition, interested individuals can contact Laura Gill at 01792 516900 or email glynn.vivian.gallery@swansea.gov.uk. More information about the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery and its various events is available on their website at www.glynnvivian.co.uk glynn.vivian.gallery@swansea.gov.uk
Address: Glynn Vivian Art Gallery Alexandra Road, Swansea, SA1 5DZ
Richard and Rosemary Wakelin
Richard Wakelin (1921–1987) and Rosemary Culley (1919–1998) were pioneers of the Swansea art scene from the late 1950s. Originally from Cardiff, they both met while attending the Welsh School of Architecture in 1939. After that, they enlisted in the armed forces to serve in the war. They got married in 1947. Richard worked as an architect in private practice and later with the City Council which included taking care of the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery). Although they both created abstract paintings, they valued all kinds of craftsmanship and art. The Swansea Art Society, the Association of Artists and Designers in Wales, the 74 Guild of Artist Craftsmen, the Welsh Group, and the Friends of the Glynn Vivian were among the institutions they worked with to promote the visual arts.
They were partners in the Maritime Quarter’s Swansea Arts Workshop, which is now the Mission Gallery. They desired to increase Swansea residents’ appreciation of the arts and to support and uplift gifted artists and craftspeople. Andrew Wakelin, Sally (together with her daughter Kate), and Peter Wakelin are their three living children. The couple’s eldest son Martin passed away in 2012, leaving behind his wife Christine Townley and daughter Megan, who are still interested in the prize.
Friends of Glynn Vivian
The Friends of Glynn Vivian association was founded in 1958 and has grown significantly since then. It is a self-governing nonprofit that is totally governed by its members, who also contribute to the acquisition of new pieces that broaden the Gallery’s collection and fund its programming. This vibrant organisation hosts lectures, behind-the-scenes tours, and social gatherings among its events. The Friends are always excited to have new members join them. To learn more about joining, go to www.friendsoftheglynnvivian.com.
by Mike Leahy | Feb 22, 2023 | SwanTV Top Stories
Swansea Market is centuries old and the largest indoor market in Wales. There is a wide range of stalls selling everything you could want and with Chrismas approaching local shops and market stalls rely on your customer. Visit the market, there is a great seated area now and plenty of snacks to break your excursion.
