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Sunday, June 9, 2013

Summer surfing in the Swansea Bay region with SurfGSD the only licensed surf school in the area


Summer surfing in Swansea Bay Region

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Not long to go and the summer holidays will be upon us, we have our busy Junior Surfing  Academy running at Caswell Bay every day/week of the summer holidays.
Please see our surfing academy information page by clicking here: Summer surfing at Caswell Bay or you can simply book online here: Shop gsd junior surfing
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Stand Up Paddle boarding in Swansea Bay at the 360 centre


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Stand up paddle boarding (or SUP, for short) was born in Hawaii in the 1950′s and has now become the latest craze to sweep our nation’s coastline.  It is the fastest growing water sport worldwide where you use a long single ended paddle to move through the water while standing on a surf style board.  The sport is a fantastic all over body work out, especially for strengthening core and upper body muscles.
360 IS AN ASSOCIATION OF SURF INSTRUCTORS (ASI) SCHOOL
This means all of our instructors are suitable ASI qualified and experienced and we meet all of the ASI’s tough health and safety requirements.  This will ensure you have fun and stay safe on the water.
GIVE IT A GO SESSIONS
Take part in our taster sessions and paddle your way into an exciting new sport.  Come and explore Swansea bay, learn new paddling techniques & boost your knowledge of the sport whilst meeting new people and gaining confidence on the water.  We offer 1 hour kids sessions priced at £9.50 which are suitable for those age 10+ and 1 hour adult sessions priced at £12.50 which are suitable for those age 16+.
Please ensure you read our terms and conditions before booking, if you have any questions or need a hand with your booking then feel free to call us on 01792 655844.
WHILST YOU’RE ON THE WATER
Your friends and family can relax in our Café Bar and watch you take part in your session.  Our Café Bar has fantastic views of the beach & Swansea Bay, so even if they’re not taking part they won’t miss out on any of the action.
THE NEXT LEVEL
If you would like to take your SUP skills to the next level then please drop us an email to info@360swansea.co.uk and we’ll send you more details about our intermediate and advanced courses.
EQUIPMENT
Here at 360 we use excellent quality Fanatic soft top paddle boards with adjustable paddles to suit your height.  These boards are great for beginners, they provide a larger surface area for maximized balance helping you to build up your expertise and gain confidence.  Use of the boards and paddles is included in the session cost.
SAFETY
Safety comes first with us here at 360, as well as being an ASI school, we also hold an Adventure Activities License.  All customers will wear a buoyancy aid whilst on the water and should follow the instructions given by the instructor at all times.  360 will ensure that the weather and tidal conditions are suitable, so you can enjoy your SUP session to the max!
CLOTHING
Please ensure you bring your swimwear to put on underneath the wetsuit we will provide you.  Although footwear is not provided, we do recommend you bring and wear suitable footwear to protect your feet whilst on the beach.   We will provide you with a waterproof top and buoyancy aid for your session.  All clothing we provide is included in the session cost.  Don’t forget to bring a towel as our changing, shower and locker facilities are free for you to use.  Please not our lockers require a padlock with a 6-8mm diameter shackle, bring your own or you can purchase a resettable combination padlock from 360 for £5.

It's summer are you fit?


Summer is here let's get fit!

4 Jun 2013
Summer is on its way, and there’s no better time to get that beach body you’ve always dreamed of!Fit for Summer
With over 100 fitness classes every week and a friendly fitness team on hand to help you shape up, lose weight and feel great – you’ll be proud to be seen in your swimwear this summer!
Memberships start from just £26 a month. So what are you waiting for, call us on 01792 466500 and start working on your beach body now!

Dylan Thomas favourite park set for Under Milk Wood, info from Visit Swansea Bay


Under Milk Wood set for Dylan's favourite park

Under Milk Wood's 60th birthday will be celebrated at a Swansea park that inspired some of Dylan Thomas' works

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Cwmdonkin Park, Swansea
Children from the city's Dylan Thomas Community School will perform the play at Cwmdonkin Park on Wednesday July 3 and Thursday July 4.
The free performances are among several events taking place at the park in the build-up to its grand opening in September to mark the completion of a major refurbishment project.
The park's refurbishment is being funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, the Welsh Government's Sustainable Tourism Project backed by the European Regional Development Fund, Swansea Council and the Friends of Cwmdonkin Park.
Cllr Nick Bradley, Swansea Council's Cabinet Member for Regeneration, said: "Cwmdonkin Park is located within a stone's throw of Dylan Thomas' childhood home on Cwmdonkin Drive and helped inspire some of his work.
"This is why it's hugely fitting that Under Milk Wood's 60th birthday should be marked with a series of performances at the park that will help open up Dylan's works to yet another generation of young people.
"It's also especially apt that the park's refurbishment will be complete in time for celebrations to mark the 100th anniversary of Dylan Thomas' birth next year."
DT100 is a high-profile festival to mark the centenary of Dylan Thomas' birth in 2014. The Welsh Government is leading the co-ordination of activity in Wales along with its partners - the Arts Council of Wales; the British Council; Carmarthenshire Council; Ceredigionshire Council, Swansea Council and Cadw. The aim of all partners is to ensure the festival delivers educational, cultural and tourism benefits before, during and after 2014.
Other aspects of the park's refurbishment include the upgrade of the Dylan Thomasshelter, the restoration of the Dylan Thomas drinking fountain and the refurbishment of paths, railings and benches. A nostalgic tearoom recapturing the creative spirit of 1930s Swansea has also now opened in the park's refurbished bowls pavilion.
Other events upcoming at the park include a bat and moth night on Friday June 14 and a series of Dylan Thomas photography workshops.
Have a look at www.cwmdonkinpark.co.uk to see a brochure that outlines details of all the park's forthcoming events and activities. The brochure is also available from the Swansea Tourist Information Centre on Plymouth Street.
Visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/cwmdonkin to reserve tickets for Under Milk Wood