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Sunday, July 22, 2012

LC Swansea Summer Programme is out now


Summer Programme Out NOW!

20 Jul 2012
Summer WGICThe LC's NEW We've Got it Covered is out ready for Summer!
Our new programme – like every where else – has a special focus on those all important games which are fast approaching... the Olympics! To celebrate this once in a life time event, we’re running the LC Summer Sports School which is made up of five mini crash courses in various different Olympic sports throughout the whole of the Summer Holidays.
Each course lasts one week, with the first course starting on the 30th July. Each course runs from 9:30am – 10am and at just £15 for the whole week, it would be daft not to book your space now!
Whether its Athletics, Netball, Gymnastics , Football or Badminton, the kids are sure to enjoy this week long sports course. Just call 01792 466500 and book your space on just one or all five courses and get a taste of what paces our British athletes will be put through this Summer in London.
If you want to be more aquatic this Summer, then come along to the LC Waterpark and experience the Slides, Waves and Surf! We’ve even got an LC Summer Swim School with crash courses in LC Ducklings, Stage 1,2 and 3 Swimming.
There’s plenty for the adults too – we’ve added some great new Fitness classes to our Summer Timetable like Bootcamp, Yoga Dynamix and Bikini Body Blitz. Don’t forget you can get Summer Memberships for our special offer price of just £35 for 30 days! At just over a £1 a day to get that perfect beach body you’ve always dreamed of where can you go wrong? Call our membership team now on 01792 466500 (option 3)
Don’t forget to pick up your copy of the NEW We’ve Got it Covered when you next visit the LC Swansea!

Supervised surfing and surf hire is also available on Gower


Make the most of Surfing Gower this August, when the water is at it's warmest, to join in the famous GSD Junior Surfing Academy at Caswell Bay.  We are open every day of the Summer holidays.  Drop off is from 0845 and pick up at 1530.  A full day costs £30, bring your own pack lunch or enjoy the hot snacks provided by the cafes based at Caswell Bay.  For more information checkout www.shopgsd.com then click on Junior Surfing.

Supervised surfing and surf hire is also available on Gower everyday throughout the summer. Wetsuits, surfboards and bodyboards are available. You should be a good swimmer and it is advisable that have had a surfing lesson with GSD or another GB Surfing School.  You must adhere to the safety information given out by staff to you when picking up surfing equipment. To arrange hire or supervised surfing simply TXT 07739 536122 the day or evening before.

A big congrats to RNLI Beach Lifeguard  Nick Dowrick for recently winning his second Welsh Longboard Title.  The RNLI play a massive part in the Surf Gower community, keeping beaches safe and of course giving young surfers a chance of a good job with superb training.  Please support the RNLI whenever you get a chance.
Love the Beach. 

After a hot spell in May many beaches including Caswell Bay and Rhossili Beach were left in an awful state almost resembling that of a music festival site. Please keep the beach clean and tidy by taking all your trash home with you or dispose in the bins provided. Most importantly if you do smoke please remember ‘no butts on the beach’ as they kill birds and marine life.  Leave nothing but your footprints on the beach.  
Thanks!
Simon Jayham, SurfGSD

Swansea Bay region reaches for the Sky


Swansea Bay region reaches for the Sky

Millions of people across the world will again be tuning into Swansea Bay for live Premier League action before the end of November.

image depicting Swansea City Football Club logo
Swansea City Football Club logo
Sky Sports will be showing the West Ham, Everton and Liverpool games live from the Liberty Stadium – that's three of the Swans' first eight home games of the new season.
The West Ham game takes place on August 25, the Everton game on September 22 and the much-awaited Liverpool game on November 25 when ex-manager Brendan Rodgers returns to Swansea for the first time since leaving the club earlier this summer.
Swansea Council tourism experts say the coverage will help raise Swansea Bay's profile as a destination even further.
Cllr Nick Bradley, the Council's Cabinet Member for Regeneration, said: "A lot was achieved last season in terms of making the most of the city's Premier League status, putting destination Swansea Bay on the map and attracting football fans and their families to the area.
"But the real challenge is building on that success and making sure we take advantage of every opportunity that's presented to promote the city and surrounding area.
"Swansea has developed a reputation as being a friendly city because local accommodation and activity providers, pubs, restaurants and residents did a fantastic job last season in extending a warm, Welsh 'Croeso' to visiting fans. This will have helped encourage many of them to come back to Swansea Bay in future either for another away game or for a general leisure holiday.
"As a council, it's important we continue to be as innovative as possible in our marketing efforts to ensure the whole destination continues to benefit from the worldwide exposure the Premier League generates."
The West Ham match at the Liberty Stadium builds-up to a series of major concerts in Singleton Park as part of Swansea Council's Swansea Bay Festival. Status Quo will perform at the park on the evening of Saturday August 25 and Steps will take to the stage on the evening of Sunday August 26.
Cllr Bradley said: "The appointment of one of the world's greatest ever footballers in Michael Laudrup as the Swans' new manager means the first home game of the season against West Ham will already be an occasion to remember.
"But the combination of the Premier League action and the major concerts at Singleton Park will help attract thousands of visitors to the city and give the local economy a boost as we head into September and the autumn."
The other Swans' home games before the end of November come against Sunderland, Wigan, Reading, Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion.
Fan's corner page to see more information for visiting football fans.

Surf School at Caswell Bay open everyday throughout the school holidays


Surf School at Caswell Bay open everyday throughout the school holidays

Surf school caswell open everyday
It is never too late to get on board, simply book surf lessons online or txt us 077 395 361 22 to book into a surf session. We provide all the equipment including winter wetsuits and safe soft surfboards.
Caswell Bay is a fantastic beach to learn at with it's gently rolling waves our highly qualified & experienced staff will get you up and riding.
Caswell bay swansea

Easter junior surfing camp caswell bay swansea
Rain or shine we will be running our famous juniorsurfing academy at Caswell bay, near Mumbles, we provide winter warmth wetsuits to keep you toasty and it is all part of the price. SurfGSD recently featured on the Visit Wales TV advert is the only surf school allowed to operate with the necessary permission at Caswell bay. 
We are Surfing GB approved and City & County of Swansea licensed.
For more info on the junior surf sessions click here >Junior surfing FAQ's for Caswell Bay