Winter of Wellbeing
Enjoy our Winter of Wellbeing activities taking place across Swansea, which has been made possible with funding from Welsh Government.
Children and Families
Various Activities at St Thomas Church
Tiny Toms every Monday during term time (9 – 10.45am)
Santa’s Breakfast (Pre-booking essential) – Saturday 18th December at 8.30am
Christmas Cinema Club (Pre-booking essential) – Thursday 23rd December at 6pm
St Thomas Church, St Thomas, Swansea, SA1 8BP
Tiny Tom’s is suitable for children aged 0-4. Breakfast with Santa and Christmas Cinema Club are suitable for everyone!
Tiny Tom’s strives to create an environment for children to learn how to play together whilst enriching learning experiences through play, story time, crafts and playtime.
To book, please visit facebook.com/StThomasSwansea or call 01792 455671
One Heart Drummers
12 sessions including 6 sessions over February Half-Term (Dates include: 9th, 12th, 26th January; 9th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd February; 9th 23rd March
St Catherine’s Church Hall, Gorseinon, Swansea
Suitable for anyone under 25 and/or parents
Rhythm and Play – African Drumming, Samba Drumming, Making and playing, Junk Drumming, Movement & Sound experiments, and Rhythm-based games
For further information, please contact Mark Cutliffe at oneheartdrummers@virginmedia.com or visit the website oneheartdrummers.org or Facebook facebook.com/oneheartdrummers
Clever Cubs Club
Weekly activities available between 31st January and 14th March (not during Half-Term)
Tircoed Village Hall; Birchgrove Community Centre; Gendros Community Centre
Suitable for ages 1, 2 and 3
Clever Cubs Club is a unique, fun and engaging class designed by a fully qualified teacher. Classes consist of music, dance, messy play, sensory play, costumes and props.
Please note, booking is essential. To do so, please contact clevercubsclub@gmail.com or visit Facebook.com/clevercubsclub or Instagram.com/clevercubsclub
The On Board Project, BRD Gravity Centre (Board Riding Development LTD)
2 x Mountain-boarding and gravity outdoor sessions per weekend; 2 x skate and indoor sessions per week; 2 x swim fun and water skills sessions per week
Awaiting venue confirmation – within several locations in Swansea
Suitable for 6-24 year olds (all 6-8 year olds MUST have adult supervision)
Downhill outdoor gravity sessions, mountainboarding, dirt scooters, grass sledges, indoor skateboarding, surfskate, and scooter sessions! There will also be swimming pool based water skills sessions, games and more.
For further information and to book, please contact Ben at brdsportsbookings@gmail.com or call 07856 152540
Urdd Gobaith Cymru
3 / 4 sessions of 4 activities
Mainly held at Birchgrove Community Centre
Suitable for Welsh speakers or learners of any ability/background. Suitable for ages 8-18
Events include a variety of arts activities in and around Swansea, as well as cooking, performing, theatre, and music. For further information, please contact niaeleri@urdd.org
Montana Parent & Toddler Group
Up to 24 sessions
Montana Community Centre, Montana Place, Swansea
Suitable for children aged 0-3, promoting inclusion and wellbeing for children born during the COVID-19 pandemic
Activities include: Role Play, Motor Activities, Sesory Centre, Soft Play, Learning to socialise with others
For further information, please contact Debbra Parr on 07533 733097
Oxfordshire Outdoors, Kilvrough Manor Outdoor Education Centre
24 spaces available per session held on: 8th January, 9th January, 22nd January, 23rd January, 24th February and 25th February
Kilvrough Manor Outdoor Education Centre, Parkmill, Swansea, SA3 2EE
Suitable for Primary School children in Years 5 & 6
Activities include: Orienteering, Den Building, Bush Craft Activities, Coastal Walking, and Rock Climbing in Gower
For further information, please contact the Centre Manager on ed.abbley@oxfordshireoutdoors.co.uk
Dryad Bushcraft CIC
15 sessions held between December and March
Park Woods, Gower and Gower Heritage Centre
A range of woodland wellbeing and craft activities aimed at multiple age groups, with craft and play for younger participants, and more challenging activities for older age groups
Craft & outdoor play activities such as clay Dryads, Stick men, Christmas stars, Camouflage and Tracking, Clay Thumb Pots, Shelter Building, Fire Lighting, Natural Cordage, Outdoor Cooking, Green Wood Carving, Habitat creation, Bird Boxes, Bat Walk, Foraging, Rock Art
For further information, please contact Andrew on 07901 873343 or info@dryadbushcraft.co.uk
Gower Unearthed CIC
Sessions held weekly between December and March
The Roundhouse, Gower Heritage Centre
Sessions suitable for children and young people aged 3 -18
Activities include storytelling, archaeology, film work, crafts and pottery
For further information, please contact Helen on 07887 993772
All Sewn Up Wales
26th and 27th February, and 26th and 27th March
Upper Killay Recreational Hall, Fairwood Lane, Swansea, SA2 7HQ
Suitable for children aged 6 and above for all abilities. An adult must accompany children
Taster sewing workshops for children, introducing sewing, cross stitch and embroidery, allowing children to try a handful of sewing techniques which will help with wellbeing, dexterity, and general life skills
Aber Taiko – Japanese Group Drumming
6 sessions held on 23rd, 30th January; 20th, 27th February; and 20th, 27th March (all 11am-12pm)
Gors Community Hub, Heol-Y-Gors, Townhill, Swansea, SA1 6QG
Suitable for all children and young people
Japanese drumming workshops for children and young people to learn about the art form, and its place in Japanese culture; how to approach the drum; and how to play. Activities include learning a simple rhythm and experience the feeling of playing as a group and listening to all of the sounds For further information, please contact aber.taiko@gmail.com
Young People
EYST – Ethnic Minorities and Youth Support Team
4 trips planned before end of March 022 and 3 trips during February Half-Term
Units B & C, 11 St Helens Road, Swansea, SA1 4AB
Suitable for 0-25 (including family members for younger age groups)
Activities include Go Karting Trip, Indoor Rock Climbing, Trip decided by attendees, PlayStation 5 For further information, please contact info@eyst.org.uk
Meet & Make, Iâr Studio
Wednesday evenings 6-8pm during January and February
88 St Helen’s Avenue, Swansea, SA1 4NN
Suitable for 16-25 year olds. No experience necessary, also suitable for those studying art, design and textiles
Textile techniques and mending skills. Make friends and gain skills for a sustainable future! Lessons include fixing broken clothes in innovative ways, changing zips and buttons and making entire items from waste fabrics. Have a go! For further information, please contact info@iar-studio.co.uk or visit @iar_studio on Instagram or @iar-studio on Facebook
Royal Air Force Air Cadets (RAFAC)
20 x 2 hour sessions per month between December and March
215, City of Swansea Squadron, Army Reserve Centre, Alamein Road, Swansea, SA1 2HP
Suitable for all young people between 12 – 21 years old
Come and take part in a range of indoor sporting activities and STEM activities
For further information, please contact Clive Prior on develop.no3welsh@rafac.mod.gov.uk
Inclusion
Platfform 4YP Swansea Bay
Weekly drop-in sessions every Monday from 3.30 – 7pm (January-March)
Beaufort Park, Morriston, SA6 8JG
Suitable for young people aged 13-16
Weekly drop-in sessions where young people can get support for their wellbeing and make crafts alongside others within a safe space For more information, please email sarahhamilton@platfform.org or visit the website: https://platfform.org/contact-us/
Wheels of Wellbeing, BikeAbility Wales
20 Sessions during term-time, weekends and during February Half-Term
BikeAbility Wales, Dunvant Rugby Club, Killay, SA2 7RU
Cycle activities for 2 – 25 year olds. Cycle sessions are tailored to support families, individuals and groups
Variety of cycling related activities will be provided, including:
– Open play sessions to try a cycle (including both specialist and conventional cycles)
– Tots on tyres for under 6s
– Cycle skill games/training
– Guided rides off site For more information, please email info@bikeabilitywales.org.uk or visit the website: bikeabilitywales.org.uk
The Centre for African Entrepreneurship (The CAE)
Sessions will begin in January 2022 and include Zumba, 5-a-side football, and weekly arts clubs
Suitable for families from ethnically diverse backgrounds and young adults between 18 and 25
The CAE will be delivering activities aimed at bringing BAME groups together, and working with local entrepreneurs in the delivery of activities.
Zumba sessions will last approx. 1 hour; 5-a-side will last approx. 2 hours; Arts Sessions will last approx. 2 hours and split according to age groups. For more information and to sign up, please email enquiries@caentr.org or call on 07878 553369
CanDo Connect CIC
51 sessions between December and March
Various locations including: Townhill Community Centre, FOYD Cwmbrwla, Tenpin Bowling, and Bunkers Swansea.
Suitable for young people aged 16 -25 with Additional Learning Needs. Some events during half term will be open to younger age groups with ALN.
Bowling, Bunkers crazy golf, Glow stick and music sessions, Dance fitness, Soulsa wellbeing sessions, Cinema, Bingo, Karaoke sessions, Art and craft sessions. For further information, please email candoconnectcic@gmail.com or Facebook page – CanDo Connect CIC.
Anxiety Support Wales CIC
Total of 11 sessions between December – March
Various locations around Swansea
Suitable for 13-17 year olds suffering with Anxiety
Various events and trips during the winter period to help with physical and mental wellbeing and build relationships with other young people who face similar experiences with anxiety. Events include: Winter Wonderland, Ospreys Game, Laserzone, Bunkers, Bushcraft and more. Limited spaces available. For more information and to book, please email anxietyswansea@outlook.com
NAS Swansea
Sessions taking place between December and March
Various locations throughout Swansea
Suitable for all ages, on the Pathway for Diagnosis or with a Diagnosis of ASD Please contact Swansea.Branch@NAS.org.uk
Chinese Autism Support, Chinese in Wales Association
42 sessions (subject to Covid-19 restrictions) between January and March
All activities will be based within Swansea
Suitable for children and young people aged 2-17
Activities include: Squash coaching sessions, Indoor Surf Simulator, Sensory Play, Badminton
For further information, please contact 01792 469919 or email autism@chineseinwales.org.uk
Sports
Air Assault UK Ltd
Events will be held on the following dates: December: 19th and 28th. January: 3rd, 16th, 17th and 30th. February: 13th, 21st, 22nd, 28th. March: 13th, 14th and 26th
Locations include: The New Lodge in Gorseinon, Morriston Memorial Hall, and Penllergaer Sports and Social Club
Sessions are suitable for children aged 6-11
Nerf Gun sessions, where all equipment is supplied. Come along and enjoy!
For more information and to book, please contact Martin on 07706 998574 or email airassaultuk@gmail.com
SA1 Dragons
Inclusive Football Club supporting children to access sport and keep fit
The project will take place two evenings per week with children supported to attend matches once per week. There will be a two week break over Christmas
The Groups will run from Play Football and Gendros Community Centre. (Matches will take place across Swansea)
Under 10s are suitable for 8-10 year olds; Under 15s are suitable for children between 13-15
Activities will run indoors during winter. There will be free access to sport and training opportunities. Keep active and have fun during the cold winter months! Please contact SA1 Dragons on max.rahman7@icloud.com for further information
JP Dance Company Swansea
Free dance sessions available Tuesday – Saturday between January and February Half-Term
Sessions include Street Dance, Contemporary, Ballet, Jazz, Acro and competition training
Meadowview Sports Complex, Meadow Street, Townhill, Swansea
New starters are welcome! Suitable for ages 3-16
Dance classes available from beginner to advanced
For more information, please contact Jessica Phillips at jpdancecompanyswansea@gmail.com or call 07368 377198
Pamela Miller Ballet School
Sessions taking place between 4th January – 29th March
Morriston Community Centre and Llewelyn Hall, Penllergaer
Suitable for ages 4 – 12
Ballet based dance classes, music appreciation, choreography and stage craft
For further information and to book, please contact pamelamillerballetschool@gmail.com or call 0776 282900
Sketty Park Dodgeball Club
Sessions every Wednesday 4-4.45pm between January and March
Sketty Park Community Centre, Heather Crescent, Swansea
Suitable for children aged 7 – 11
Free after-school dodgeball club for children For further information, please email Isobel.ann.norris@gmail.com
Phoenix Academy – Small group sessions
Monday evenings 5-6pm on the following dates: 3rd January, 17th January, 7th February, 21st February, 7th March and 21st March
Pure Football, 926 Llangyfelach Road, Clase, Swansea, SA5 7HR
Suitable for ages 8-12
Sessions will be designed around football coaching and providing fun activities, exercise and teamwork. For further information, please contact info@phoenixacademy.football
RugbyFIT, Richard Deakin Coaching
10 sessions held between January and February Half-Term
Morriston RFC, Heol Gwernen, Cwmrhydyceirw, Swansea, SA6 6JS
Suitable for all under 25
Fitness sessions, nutritional, habit & mindset talks/presentations For further information, please contact richarddeakin@aol.com or 07494 474004
Gendros Judo Club
16 sessions from 4th January (every Tuesday & Friday). 4.15pm for ages 4-6; 5.15pm for ages 7-13
Ware-House Gym, Cwmdu Industrial Estate, Swansea
Suitable for children and young people of all abilities aged 4 – 13 For further information, please contact judogendros@gmail.com or call 07859 835135
Cymru Children & Youth Sports Foundation
12 sessions on Mondays & Wednesdays
Penlan Leisure Centre, Heol Gwyrosydd, SA5 7BU and Penlan Community Centre, 93 Heol Frank, Penlan, SA5 7AH
Suitable for ages 6-25
Activities include Basketball, Tennis, fun and games
For further information, please contact 0800 156017 or