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Croeso...…i 11eg Gwyl Haf Bae Abertawe

Abertawe – dinas ysblennydd ar lan y môr.

Lle mae'r ddinas yn cwrdd â chefn gwlad,hanes yn cwrdd â'r byd cyfoes apheidiwch ag anghofio am y parciaugwyrdd a'r tonnau gwefreiddiol. Beth fyddar y gweill yn Abertawe yn 2010?

Cyfres wych o ddigwyddiadau o fis Maihyd at ddiwedd mis Medi - digwyddiadaumôr, cerddoriaeth, digwyddiadau i’r teulu,theatr, chwaraeon neu ddifyrrwch pur!

Dewch i fwynhau ein lleoliad gwych ar yrarfordir, a chael haf wrth eich bodd gydaGwyl Haf Bae Abertawe.

Welcome...…to the 11th Swansea Bay Summer Festival

Swansea - a spectacular city by the sea.

Where the city meets the country, historymeets contemporary and let’s not forgetthe grassy parks and awesome surf.What has Swansea got lined up for 2010?

A great series of events from May rightup until the end of September – maritime,music, family, theatre, sport or just somepure fun!

Come and enjoy our fantastic coastallocation, and have a wonderful summerwith the Swansea Bay Summer Festival.

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Cymerwch Ran...Trefnir yr Wyl gan Ddinas a Sir Abertawe ihyrwyddo digwyddiadau lleol i gynulleidfaehangach. Os hoffech fod yn rhan o'r Wyly flwyddyn nesaf, e-bostiwch Dîm yr Wyl: [email protected]

Ymunwch â'r rhestr bostio!Os hoffech chi’r wybodaeth ddiweddaraf amddigwyddiadau a gweithgareddau yn Abertawe,tanysgrifiwch i restr bostio am ddim Fy Abertawe, neuedrychwch ar ein diweddariadau Facebook a Twitter. www.fyabertawe.info

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Get Involved...The Festival is organised by the City andCounty of Swansea to promote local eventsto a wider audience. If you’d like to beinvolved next year, let us know. [email protected]

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Contents:Swansea Prom & SA1 .................................7

Art & Culture ..............................................11

Sport & Leisure .........................................13

Events Programme – month by month ....17

Swansea City Centre ...............................35

Entertainment & Nightlife ........................37

Visiting Swansea .....................................39

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Cynnwys:Prom Abertawe ac SA1 ..............................6

Celf a Diwylliant........................................10

Chwaraeon a Hamdden...........................12

Rhaglen Ddigwyddiadau - fesul mis.......16

Canol Dinas Abertawe.............................34

Adloniant a Bywyd Nos ...........................36

Ymweld ag Abertawe..............................39

Prom AbertaweAr eich beic...rydym yn dweud hynny yn yffordd fwyaf caredig! Llwybr pum milltir gydagolygfeydd godidog yw Prom Abertawe. Osydych yn beicio, yn cerdded, yn loncian neu'nsglefrolio, mae'n llwybr gwych i'w ddarganfod.Ar hyd y daith, byddwch yn dod ar draws caffisllawn cymeriad, amgueddfeydd gwych, marinaarobryn, golff gwallgof, ardaloedd chwarae, rhaio'r golygfeydd gorau yn Abertawe a llawer mwy.

Peidiwch ag anghofio cael hufen iâ wrth ichi ymlwybro'n hamddenol ar hyd y Prom -hufen iâ Abertawe yw'r gorau yn y byd ynôl rhai bwytawyr brwd!

Os yw'r haul yn gwenu, does dim byd gwellna mynd â phicnic, llyfr, ffrindiau neu hydyn oed y ci ac ymlacio yn y mannau gwyrddsy'n gwneud Abertawe'n lle mor braf yn yrhaf. Gyda digonedd o fannau gwyrdd,gallwch ddewis cefn gwlad, y ffurfiol,lleoliad chwaraeon neu laswellt syml.

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Swansea PromOn your bike… we mean that in the nicestpossible way! Swansea Prom is a 5 milestretch of stunning scenery. Whether you’recycling, walking, jogging or blading, it’s agreat stretch of pathway to discover. Alongthe route you will find quirky cafés, superbmuseums, an award-winning Marina, crazygolf, play areas, some of the best views inSwansea and much more.

Don’t forget to grab an ice cream on yourleisurely jaunt along the Prom – Swansea’sice cream is regarded as the best in theworld by some avid fans!

If the sun is out there is nothing better thantaking a picnic, a book, some friends or justyour dog and lounging amidst the greenerythat makes Swansea so pleasant in thesummer. With plenty of green spaces tochoose from, you can take your pick fromrural, formal, sporty or just plain grassy.


Celf a DiwylliantMae gorffennol amrywiol a diddorolAbertawe wedi helpu i greu dinas sy'nllawn cymeriad a swyn. Os ydych amymgolli yng ngwaith Dylan Thomas a'r bydllenyddol, mwynhau swn côr meibion,gweld Cerddorfa'r BBC yn perfformio o dany sêr neu weld gwaith celf meistri'rgorffennol ac artistiaid cyfoes, Abertaweyw'r lle.

Amser yn brin? Edrychwch ar ein trywydddiwylliant ar-lein sy'n cynnig cipolwg ar raio orielau, amgueddfeydd, llyfrgelloedd acarchifau'r ddinas.

O fywyd Dylan Thomas, mab enwocafAbertawe i breswylydd hynaf y ddinas -'Hor' y Mymi Eifftaidd hynafol sy'n byw ynAmgueddfa Abertawe, bydd digon ostorïau unigryw i'ch difyrru mewnlleoliadau ar draws Abertawe.


Art & CultureSwansea's diverse and interesting past hashelped weave a city of character andcharm. Whether you want to immerseyourself in Dylan Thomas and the literaryworld; be entertained by a male voicechoir; see the BBC Orchestra perform undera starry sky or view works by grand mastersand contemporary artists – Swansea is theplace to be.

Only got a few spare hours? Check out ouronline cultural trail which takes you roundsome of the city’s galleries, museums,libraries and archives.

From the life of Swansea’s most famous son,Dylan Thomas, to Swansea’s oldest resident– ‘Hor’ the Ancient Egyptian Mummy whoresides in Swansea Museum, you’ll findplenty of unique stories in venues acrossSwansea.


Chwaraeon a HamddenMae cadw'n heini yn Abertawe yn hawdd,o gerdded 12 milltir o gwmpas Penrhyn Gwyr i gêm hamddenol o denis ar un o'ncyrtiau awyr agored niferus. Mae dewiseang o weithgareddau ar garreg drws einharfordir!

Os ydych yn chwilio am antur, maeabseilio, dringo creigiau, saethyddiaeth,hwylfyrddio, nenblymio, hedfan ac ogofaymhlith y gweithgareddau sydd ar gael.

Mae nifer o leoliadau hamdden o’r raddflaenaf yn cynnig cyfle i ymarfer corff dando hefyd, gan gynnwys amrywiaeth oganolfannau hamdden a chlybiauffitrwydd ledled y ddinas, canolfanddringo, bowlio deg, canolfannauchwarae meddal, ac enwi ond ychydig.


Sport & LeisureGetting active in Swansea is easy.Whether you’re up for a 12 mile hikearound the Gower Peninsula or aleisurely game of tennis on one ofour many outdoor courts. You’ll findan abundance of activities right onour coastal doorstep!

Abseiling, rock climbing, archery,windsurfing, skydiving, flying andcaving are just some of the outdooractivities for thrill seekers.

There’s ample opportunity to keepactive with a range of excellentindoor leisure venues too, includinga range of leisure centres andfitness clubs across the city; aclimbing centre; ten pin bowling andsoft play centres to name but a few.


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Digwyddiadau ar Sgrîn Fawr y BBCMae Sgrîn Fawr Abertawe yn Sgwâr y Castell yn ychwanegiadgwych at ganol y ddinas a Gwyl Haf Bae Abertawe. Bydd ySgrîn Fawr yn cynnig rhaglen orlawn o adloniant, yn ogystal âdarllediadau byw o rai o ddigwyddiadau chwaraeon adiwylliannol mwyaf cyffrous y byd. Ymhlith yr uchafbwyntiauchwaraeon bydd darllediadau'r BBC o Wimbledon, MarathonLlundain, ras ceffylau'r Grand National a rasio grandprix Fformiwla 1 o Silverstone.

Yn newydd yn Abertawe yn 2010 – Ffilmiau yn yr awyragored! Mae Mamma Mia a Finding Nemo ymhlith yffilmiau a ddangosir eleni. I gael y manylion diweddaraf,ewch i: gwylbaeabertawe.com

Digwyddiadau Mis MaiProsiectau Locws 2010: Jackie Chettur30 Ebrill - 23 Mai 10.00am - 5.00pm bob dydd

Canolfan Ddinesig Abertawe, Heol Ystumllwynarth 01792 468979

Gwyl Jazz a Blws yn Bennaf y Mwmbwls Admiral 201030 Ebrill - 3 Mai

Pafiliwn yr Wyl, Gerddi Southend, y Clwb Ceidwadol aChlwb Rygbi'r Mwmbwls

Canolfan Croeso'r Mwmbwls 01792 361302Derricks Music 01792 654226Jazzland Abertawe 07501 928438

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DyddiadurdigwyddiadauEdrychwch ar rai o'r digwyddiadaurydym wedi'u trefnu ar gyfer 2010. I weld yr wybodaeth ddiweddaraf,mwy o ddigwyddiadau a manylionpellach, ewch i'r wefan: gwylbaeabertawe.com

Mae'r holl fanylion yn gywirwrth fynd i'r wasg.

Mae'n syniad da ffoniotrefnydd y digwyddiadymlaen llaw i gael newyddionam unrhyw newidiadau i'rmanylion gwreiddiol.

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Diary of eventsTake a look at some of theevents that we have lined upfor 2010. For updates, moreevents and further details,visit the website: swanseabayfestival.com

All details are correct at timeof going to print.

It is advisable to telephonethe event organiser ahead oftime to check for any updatesor changes to the originaldetails.

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BBC Big Screen EventsSwansea’s Big Screen in Castle Square is a fantasticaddition to the city centre and the Swansea Bay SummerFestival. The Big Screen will be featuring a packedprogramme of entertainment as well as live coverage ofsome of the world’s most exciting sporting and culturalevents. Sporting highlights will include live BBC coverageof Wimbledon, the London Marathon, the Grand Nationaland the Formula 1 Silverstone Grand Prix.

New for 2010 in Swansea – outdoor film screenings!Mamma Mia and Finding Nemo are just some of the filmsdue to be shown this year. For up to date listings of what’s on, visit: swanseabayfestival.com

May EventsLocws Projects 2010: Jackie Chettur30 April – 23 May 10.00am – 5.00pm daily

Swansea Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road 01792 468979

The Admiral 2010 Mumbles Mostly Blues and Jazz Festival30 April – 3 May

Festival Pavilion, Southend Gardens, Conservative Cluband Mumbles Rugby Club

Mumbles Tourist Information Centre 01792 361302Derricks Music 01792 654226Swansea Jazzland 07501 928438

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Gerddi Clun yn eu Blodau 1 – 31 Mai

Gerddi Clun, Heol y Mwmbwls 01792 205327 Dewch i weld yrhododendronau a'r asaleâuarobryn yn eu holl ogoniantlliwgar. Cadwch lygad am deithiau cerdded a thywys,cyngherddau band ac adloniant i blant.

Trên Bach Bae Abertawe 1 Mai – 5 Medi

Lido Blackpill i'r Mwmbwls 01792 635436.Dewch i fwynhau taith ar hyd promenâd Abertawe arDrên Bach Bae Abertawe, trên 72 sedd sy'n teithio ardir, ac edmygu golygfeydd ysblennydd Bae Abertawe.Cadwch lygad am fwy o ddyddiadau yn ystod yr haf!

Gwyl Ffilmiau Bae Abertawe 7 – 16 MaiLleoliadau amrywiol ar draws Abertawe 01792 463980 Gwyl ar gyfer crewyr ffilmiau,artistiaid fideo a'r rheiny sy'n gweithio gyda'delweddau symudol' o bedwar ban byd ac yn lleol.

Anturiaethau Dringo Coed gyda Fwlturiaid o Nepal11 Mai 7.30pmCanolfan yr Amgylchedd, Pier Street, Abertawe 01792 635784

Ras 5K Bae Abertawe LC 11 Mai, 8 Mehefin a 13 Gorffennaf

Lido Blackpill, Heol y Mwmbwls 07860 460532

Clwb Ceidwaid Parc Iau 12 Mai – 8 Medi

Parciau amrywiol yn Abertawe 01792 635485Rhaid cadw lle ymlaen llaw. Mae'r clwb yn cynnig cyfle iblant rhwng 4 ac 11 oed gymryd rhan mewngweithgareddau am ddim gan gynnwys celf a chrefft,gweithdai cerddoriaeth, chwaraeon a gemau, mewnparciau ar draws Abertawe.

PopStar! The Musical 12 – 15 Mai

Theatr y Grand, Stryd Singleton 01792 475715Sioe gerdd sy'n codi'r galon yw PopStar! Mae'n ymdrinmewn ffordd ddoniol iawn â sioeau doniau cyfoes.

Diwrnod Gwaith i'r Teulu gyda Chrefft Compostio15 Mai 9.30am – 3.30pmFferm Gymunedol Abertawe, Fforestfach 01792 578384

Diwrnodau Llynges y Mwmbwls 29 – 31 Mai

Gerddi Southend, y Mwmbwls 01792 363598Gwyl gymunedol flynyddol â thema forol gryf a drefnirgan Gyngor Cymunedol y Mwmbwls. Mae'n cynnwysadloniant i blant bob dydd, cerddoriaeth fyw, lluniaethac arddangosfeydd cychod.

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Clyne in Bloom 1 – 31 May

Clyne Gardens, Mumbles Road 01792 205327See the award winning Rhododendrons and Azaleasin all their magnificent colourful splendour. Look out forwalks and tours, band concerts and children’sentertainment.

Swansea Bay Rider 1 May – 5 September

Blackpill Lido to Mumbles 01792 635436. Come and enjoya trip aboard the Swansea BayRider, a 72 seater land train, alongSwansea Prom and admire the spectacular sweep ofthe beautiful Swansea Bay. Look out for more datesthroughout the summer!

Swansea Bay Film Festival 7 – 16 May

Various venues across Swansea 01792 463980A Festival for film-makers, video artists and thoseworking with the 'moving image' from around the world and around the corner.

Tree Climbing Adventures with Nepalese Vultures11 May 7.30pmEnvironment Centre, Pier Street, Swansea 01792 635784

LC Swansea Bay 5k 11 May, 8 June and 13 July

Blackpill Lido, Mumbles Road 07860 460532

Junior Park Rangers Club 12 May – 8 September

Various parks in Swansea 01792 635485Places must be booked in advance. The Club providesan opportunity for children aged 4 - 11 to get involved infree activities including arts and crafts, musicworkshops, sport and games in parks across Swansea.

PopStar! The Musical 12 – 15 May

Swansea Grand Theatre, Singleton Street 01792 475715PopStar! is the ultimate feel-good comedy musical thattakes a hilarious look at the phenomena of modern daytalent shows.

Family Workday with Compost Conundrums15 May 9.30am – 3.30pm

Swansea Community Farm, Fforestfach 01792 578384

Mumbles Navy Days 29 – 31 May

Southend Gardens, Mumbles 01792 363598An annual community festival organised by MumblesCommunity Council with a strong nautical theme.Featuring daily children's entertainment, live music,refreshments, and exhibitions of boats.

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Digwyddiad Cerddoriaeth Fyw Abertawe 30 Mai 11.30am – 5.00pmCanol Dinas Abertawe 01792 648284Amrywiaeth o fandiau lleol yn dangos eu doniau. Byddcerddoriaeth fyw ac adloniant i’r teulu cyfan.

Digwyddiadau Mis MehefinGwyl Gerdded Gwyr 5 – 21 MehefinGwyr, y Mwmbwls ac Abertawe 01792 361302Rhaglen o fwy na 50 taith gerdded dywys agweithgareddau eraill o amgylch Gwyr, y Mwmbwls acAbertawe, gan gynnwys arfordiro, crefft y goedwig,caiacio a hyd yn oed taith gerdded canlyn cyflym.

Carmen 8 Mehefin 7.00pmSgrîn Fawr y BBC yn Sgwâr y Castell 01792 635428

Cyfrinachau Pyllau Glan Môr 8 Mehefin 7.30pm Canolfan yr Amgylchedd, Pier Street 01792 635784

Hi-de-Hi! 9 – 12 MehefinTheatr y Grand, Stryd Singleton01792 475715Hi-de-Hi! yw un o'r comedïauteledu mwyaf cofiadwy erioed agyflwynodd lu o gymeriadaupoblogaidd yn ystod ei nawcyfres ar y BBC yn y 1980au.

Gwyl Werin Gwyr 11 – 13 Mehefin 11.00am tan 11.00pm

Canolfan Treftadaeth Gwyr, Parkmill 01792 371206

Escape Into the Park 12 Mehefin

Parc Singleton, Heol Gwyr 0844 847 2505Escape into the Park ywgwyl cerddoriaeth electronigfwyaf Cymru. Mae'rdigwyddiad yn cyflwynoartistiaid o'r radd flaenaf obedwar ban byd.

Darganfod Natur ar Ros Cadle 12 Mehefin 12.00pm

Fferm Gymunedol Abertawe, Fforestfach 01792 635784

Saffari Glan Môr Bae Abertawe 13 Mehefin 12.15pm

Prom Abertawe ger y Ganolfan Ddinesig 01792 635784

Theatr Awyr Agored - Great Expectations 16 ac 17 Mehefin Gatiau'n agor am 6.30pm

Castell Ystumllwynarth, y Mwmbwls 01792 475715Dewch i weld y sioe hon i'r teulu a mwynhaugolygfeydd ysblennydd dros Fae Abertawe. Cofiwch ddod â phicnic a dillad addas.

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Swansea Live Music Event 30 May 11.30am – 5.00pm

Swansea City Centre 01792 648284Showcasing a variety of local bands, there will be musicand entertainment for all the family.

June EventsGower Walking Festival 5 – 21 June

Gower, Mumbles and Swansea 01792 361302A programme of over 50 guided walks and otheractivities including coasteering, bushcraft, kayaking and even a speed dating walk.

Carmen 8 June 7.00pm

BBC Big Screen in Castle Square 01792 635428

Rockpool Revelations 8 June 7.30pm

Environment Centre, Pier Street 01792 635784

Hi-de-Hi! 9 – 12 June

Swansea Grand Theatre, Singleton Street 01792 475715Hi-de-Hi! is one of the bestremembered TV sitcoms of all timewhich starred a whole host of much-loved characters during itsnine series on the BBC in the 1980s.

Gower Folk Festival 11 – 13 June 11.00am until 11.00pm

Gower Heritage Centre, Parkmill 01792 371206

Escape Into The Park 12 June

Singleton Park, Gower Road 0844 847 2505Escape Into The Park isWales’ largest electronicmusic festival. The eventfeatures the crème de lacrème of artists from aroundthe world.

Discover Nature on Cadle Heath 12 June 12.00pm

Swansea Community Farm, Fforestfach 01792 635784

Swansea Bay Seashore Safari 13 June 12.15pm

Swansea Prom near Civic Centre 01792 635784

Outdoor Theatre - Great Expectations 16 & 17 June Gates open at 6.30pm

Oystermouth Castle, Mumbles 01792 475715Come and see this family production and enjoy stunningviews over Swansea Bay. Don’t forget your picnic andappropriate clothing.

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Mae Theatr Fach Abertawe yn cyflwyno ‘The Canterbury Tales’ gan Chaucer 16 – 19 Mehefin 7.30pm

Theatr Dylan Thomas, Gloucester Place, Ardal Forol 01792 473238

Sioe Gychod De Cymru18 - 20 Mehefin 10.00am – 6.00pm

Doc Tywysog Cymru 07796 457307 Mae digwyddiadmorol mwyaf Cymru yn symud i Abertawe. Bydd 5edSioe Gychod De Cymru yn cynnwys 150 o arddangoswyra 200 o gychod, ynghyd â gweithgareddau i'r teulucyfan. Mae'n addo bod yn benwythnos i'w gofio.

Diwrnod Hwyl Brynmill 19 MehefinParc Brynmill, Lôn Brynmill 01792 205327

Taith i gerbydau 'Dan y Wenallt' 19 Mehefin 10.15amMaes Parcio Bae Bracelet 07814 958379Bydd tua 200 cerbyd yn cymryd rhan yn y daithflynyddol hon i Dalacharn yn Sir Gaerfyrddin.

Gwyl Drafnidiaeth Genedlaethol Cymru 20 Mehefin 10.30am – 3.00pm

Maes Parcio a Theithio, Glandwr 07814 958379

Wythnos Craff am Wastraff 21 – 26 Mehefin

Lleoliadau ac amserau amrywiol 01792 635600

Cyngerdd PINK 23 Mehefin

Stadiwm Liberty, Glandwr 0870 400 004Mae'r seren fyd-enwog PINK yndod â’i thaith Funhouse SummerCarnival i Abertawe.

Pride Abertawe 26 Mehefin 1.00pm – 9.00pm

Y Cae Lacrosse, Parc Singleton 01792 425709Llwyfan gyda pherfformwyr enwog, yn amrywio oartistiaid recordio rhyngwladol, artistiaid drag,diddanwyr lleol, pabell ddawns gyda rhai o'r DJs mwyafpoblogaidd o Gymru a'r Gorllewin, ynghyd agamrywiaeth eang o fariau a stondinau bwyd.

Sioe Beiciau Modur Clasurol 27 MehefinSgwâr Dylan Thomas, Marina Abertawe 01792 653763Mae’r sioe yn denu llu o beiriannauysblennydd o bob oes.

Taith Feicio Iau Abertawe 27 Mehefin 2.00 – 4.00pmParc Singleton , Heol Ystumllwynarth01792 469400

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Swansea Little Theatre presents Chaucer’s ‘The Canterbury Tales’ 16 – 19 June 7.30pm

Dylan Thomas Theatre, Gloucester Place, Maritime Quarter 01792 473238

South Wales Boat Show18 - 20 June 10.00am – 6.00pm

Prince of Wales Dock, SA1 07796 457307Wales’ biggest marine event moves to Swansea for the 5th South Wales Boat Show. With over 150exhibitors and 200 craft and activities for the wholefamily it promises to be a great weekend to remember.

Brynmill Fun Day 19 June

Brynmill Park, Brynmill Lane 01792 205327

‘Under Milk Wood’ Vehicle Run19 June 10.15am

Bracelet Bay car park07814 958379Around 200 vehicles attendthis annual run to Laugharnein Carmarthenshire.

National Transport Festival of Wales 20 June 10.30am – 3.00pm

Park and Ride Car Park, Landore 07814 958379

Wise up to Waste Week 21 – 26 June

Various locations and times 01792 635600

PINK in concert 23 June

Liberty Stadium, Landore 0870 400 004Superstar PINK brings her FunhouseSummer Carnival Tour to Swansea.

Swansea Pride 26 June 1.00pm – 9.00pm

The Lacrosse Field, Singleton Park01792 425709A stage with celebrity acts ranging from internationalrecording artists, drag acts, local entertainers, a dancetent with some of the hottest DJ's from all over Wales andthe West, plus a wide selection of bar and food outlets.

Classic Motorcycle Show 27 JuneDylan Thomas Square, Swansea Marina01792 653763 The show attracts a host of glitteringmachines from every era.

Swansea Junior Bike Ride 27 June 2.00 – 4.00pmSingleton Park, Oystermouth Road 01792 469400

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Digwyddiadau Mis GorffennafTaith Feicio Gwyr British Heart Foundation 4 GorffennafY Rec, ger Maes Rygbi San Helen 0800 169 3672

Big Toddle Barnardo's 6 Gorffennaf 10.00amParc Singleton, Heol Ystumllwynarth 020 8498 7559

Peppa Pig 7 ac 8 Gorffennaf Theatr y Grand, Stryd Singleton 01792 475715Mae Peppa Pig yn un o'r rhaglenni i blant mwyafpoblogaidd ar hyn o bryd ac mae wedi ennill gwobrBAFTA. Am y tro cyntaf, mae'n cyflwyno ei sioe fyw arlwyfan. Mae'r sioe swynol, wreiddiol a chreadigol hon yn llawn caneuon newydd, pyllau mwdlyd a gwichian!

Diwrnodau Dawns 10 ac 11 Gorffennaf Sgwâr y Castell, Marina Abertawe a Sgwâr Dylan Thomas 01792 602060

Gwyl Arbennig 12 – 15 Gorffennaf Prifysgol Abertawe, Heol Ystumllwynarth 01792 635428Nod yr wyl hon yw annog pobl ag anawsterau dysgu igymryd rhan mewn digwyddiadau a gweithgareddauchwaraeon a chymdeithasol. Mae'r prif ddigwyddiadau chwaraeon yn cynnwysnofio, athletau a gornest tynnu rhaff.

Carnifal Pennard 16 – 18 Gorffennaf

Meysydd Chwarae Pennard, Pennard 07971 507099Amserau a phrisiau amrywiol.

Gwyl Bysgota Abertawe 17 a 18 Gorffennaf

Pwll Half Round/ Llyn y Fendrod Llansamlet01792 635411

Gwyl Gwyr 17 – 31 Gorffennaf

Lleoliadau amrywiol ledled Gwyr 01792 475715 Gwyl cerddoriaeth glasurol ryngwladol a gynhaliwydbob blwyddyn ers 1976. Bydd 14 digwyddiad eleni, gangynnwys Pedwarawd Brenhinol Gwlad Pwyl,Pedwarawd Cremona o'r Eidal, Pedwarawdau Navarraa Sacconi ac Evelina Puzaite o Lithwania.

Gwyl Fowls Abertawe 18 Gorffennaf - 7 Awst

Parc Victoria 01792 635411

Tymor Dramâu yr Haf 20 Gorffennaf - 21 Awst

Theatr y Grand, Stryd Singleton 01792 475715Mae Ian Dickens Productions a Theatr y GrandAbertawe yn cyflwyno 5 drama wych.

Gwyl Roc Gwyr 23 a 24 Gorffennaf 11.00am – 11.00pm

Canolfan Treftadaeth Gwyr, Parkmill 01792 371206

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July EventsBritish Heart Foundation Gower Bike Ride 4 July

Recreation Ground, next to St Helens Rugby Ground 0800 169 3672

Barnardo’s Big Toddle 6 July 10.00am

Singleton Park, Oystermouth Road 020 8498 7559

Peppa Pig 7 & 8 July

Swansea Grand Theatre, Singleton Street 01792 475715Peppa Pig is currently one of TV’s top-rated children’s shows and a BAFTA Award winner.Now, for the first time, she has her own live stage show.This charming, original and imaginative show is full ofbrand new songs, muddy puddles, and oinks!

Dance Days 10 & 11 July

Castle Square, Swansea Marina and Dylan Thomas Square 01792 602060

Special Festival 12 – 15 July

Based at Swansea University, Oystermouth Road01792 635428 The Festival aims to encouragepeople with learning difficulties to participate in sportingand social events and activities. The main sportingevents include swimming, athletics and tug of war.

Pennard Carnival 16-18 July

Pennard Playing Fields, Pennard 07971 507099Various times and prices.

Swansea Angling Festival 17 & 18 July

Half Round Pond/ Fendrod Lake, Llansamlet01792 635411

The Gower Festival 17 – 31 July

Various venues across Gower 01792 475715 An international classical music festival that has runevery year since 1976. There are 14 events this yearincluding the Royal Quartet from Poland; the CremonaQuartet from Italy; The Navarra & Sacconi Quartets andEvelina Puzaite from Lithuania.

Swansea Bowls Festival 18 July – 7 August

Victoria Park 01792 635411

Summer Repertory Season 20 July – 21 August

Swansea Grand Theatre, Singleton Street 01792 475715Ian Dickens Productions and Swansea Grand Theatrepresent 5 great plays.

Gower Rock Festival 23 & 24 July 11.00am – 11.00pm

Gower Heritage Centre, Parkmill 01792 371206

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Triathlon Penrhyn Gwyr 24 GorffennafPenrhyn Gwyr 01792 845783

Wythnos Caru Parciau 2010 24 Gorffennaf - 1 Awst 01792 635484 Amrywiaeth o weithgareddau a digwyddiadau ym mharciau ar draws Abertawe i ddathlu a hyrwyddo parciau ac ardaloedd gwyrdd

Digwyddiad 5k Ras am Fywyd Cancer Research UK Abertawe 25 Gorffennaf 10.00amParc yr Amgueddfa (Tiroedd AmgueddfaGenedlaethol y Glannau) Heol Ystumllwynarth 0871 641 1111

Tîm y Traeth 26 Gorffennaf - 6 Awst 11.00am a 2.30pmBae Langland (Eglwys Bedyddwyr y Mwmbwls os yw'n bwrw glaw) 01792 410962 Hwyl i bobl o boboedran, gan gynnwys gemau, cwisiau, helfa drysor,storïau, caneuon a gwobrau, heb anghofio'r OrnestTynnu Rhaff fawr!

Helfa Ysbrydion 28 Gorffennaf 6.30pm – 9.30pmCanolfan Treftadaeth Gŵyr, Parkmill, Abertawe 01792 371206

Ras Haf yr RNLI 29 Gorffennaf Cofrestrwch yng Nghanolfan Ddinesig Abertawe 0121 780 6960

Digwyddiadau Mis AwstGerddi Botaneg yn eu Blodau 1 – 31 AwstParc Singleton, Heol Gwyr 01792 205327Dewch i weld y gerddi ar eu mwyaf ysblennydd. Cynhelirdigwyddiadau a gweithgareddau drwy gydol y mis.

Sioe Gwyr 1 Awst 9.00am – 6.00pmYstâd Penrhys, Gwyr 01792 390083Mae'r sioe amaethyddol hon yn cynnwys arddangosfeydda gweithgareddau amgylcheddol, ynghyd â chrefftau,anifeiliaid fferm, reidiau a stondinau.

Sesiynau Haf IML 7 AwstParc Singleton, Heol Gwyr 01792 475715Cyngerdd unigryw gyda rhai o enwau mwyafpoblogaidd cerddoriaeth bop y 1980au, gan gynnwysTony Hadley, ABC a Go West.

Jools Holland’s Rhythm & Blues Orchestra8 Awst, gatiau'n agor am 5.00pm Bandiau cefnogi ar y llwyfan o 6.30pmParc Singleton, Heol Ystumllwynarth 01792 475715 01603 660444 Dewch â'ch ffrindiau, picnic ablanced i wrando ar yr athrylith gerddorol JoolsHolland a'i Rhythm & Blues Orchestra. Byddgwesteion arbennig, Alison Moyet a Ruby Turner,ymhlith yr artistiaid poblogaidd eraill i ymddangos.

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The Gower Peninsula Triathlon 24 July

Gower Peninsula 01792 845783

Love Parks Week 2010 24 July - 1 August

01792 635484 Various activities and events taking place in parks throughout Swansea tocelebrate and promote parks and green spaces.

Swansea Cancer Research UK Race for Life 5k event 25 July 10.00am

Museum Park (National WaterfrontMuseum Grounds) Oystermouth Road 0871 641 1111

The Beach Team 26 July – 6 August 11.00am & 2.30pm

Langland Bay (If wet, Mumbles Baptist Church) 01792 410962 Fun for all ages including games,quizzes, treasure hunt, stories, songs & prizes. Plus thegreat Tug of War!

Ghost Hunt 28 July 6.30pm – 9.30pm

Gower Heritage Centre, Parkmill, Swansea 01792 371206

RNLI Summer Sprint 29 July

Register at Swansea Civic Centre 0121 780 6960

August EventsBotanics in Bloom 1 – 31 August

Singleton Park, Gower Road 01792 205327See the gardens when they are at their most spectacular,with events and activities taking place throughout the month.

Gower Show 1 August 9.00am – 6.00pm

Penrice Estate, Gower 01792 390083Displays and environmental activities at this agriculturalshow, including crafts, livestock, rides and stalls.

IML Summer Sessions 7 August

Singleton Park, Gower Road 01792 475715A unique concert featuring some of the biggest names in80’s pop music, including Tony Hadley, ABC and Go West.

Jools Holland’s Rhythm & Blues Orchestra8 August, Gates open: 5.00pm, support artists on stage from 6.30pmSingleton Park, Oystermouth Road 01792 475715 01603 660444Grab your friends, pack a picnic and blanket and listen to the brilliant Jools Holland with his Rhythmand Blues Orchestra, plus special guests Alison Moyetand Ruby Turner amongst other well known favourites.

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Gwyl Fôr Abertawe 14 a 15 Awst

Parc yr Amgueddfa (Tiroedd Amgueddfa Genedlaethol y Glannau) Heol Ystumllwynarth 01792 635428Penwythnos o weithgareddau tra gwahanol am ddim yn2010. Dewch i weld 'the Matthew' o Fryste - copi o longfasnach o oes y Tuduriaid, ynghyd â gwledd oadloniant i'r teulu cyfan. Dyma ddigwyddiad na ddylechei golli'r haf hwn. Anogwch y plant i wisgo fel morladrona rhoi cynnig ar y gystadleuaeth gwisg môr-leidr orau!

Ras Rafftiau'r Mwmbwls 15 Awst 11.00am

Y Mwmbwls 01792 402359

Theatr Awyr Agored - The Tempest 18 a 19 Awst

Gatiau’n agor am 6.30pm, Iard yr Amgueddfa, Tiroedd Amgueddfa Genedlaethol y Glannau, Heol Ystumllwynarth LLEOLIAD NEWYDD! 01792 475715 Cyfle i weld comedi barddonolmawreddog olaf Shakespeare o dan y sêr - dewch â phicnic, blanced a dillad cynnes.

Welcome to the Neighbourhood 25 - 28 Awst 7.30pm

Theatr Dylan Thomas, Gloucester Place, Ardal Forol 01792 473238 Mae Theatr Fach Abertawe yn falch o gyflwyno comedidoniol iawn ar gyfer y teulu cyfan.

Gwyl Gwrw Bae Abertawe 26 - 28 Awst

Neuadd Brangwyn 07970 680616Bydd mwy na 100 math o gwrw go iawn ar gael yn yrWyl, ynghyd â detholiad enfawr o seidr a gellygwin -ffordd wych o dreulio penwythnos Gwyl y Banc mis Awst!

Postman Pat “A Very Royal Mission” 27 ac 28 Awst

Theatr y Grand Abertawe, Stryd Singleton 01792 475715Mae pawb yn Pencaster wedi derbyn llythyr o'r Palasdrwy law Pat a'i gath ffyddlon Jess, wrth gwrs. Maerhywun arbennig yn dod i agor y SwyddfaDdosbarthu SDS newydd sbon ac nid oes llawer oamser i'r trigolion baratoi eu hunain a Pencaster amymweliad brenhinol iawn.

Penwythnos Parti'r Byd 28 a 29 Awst

Parc yr Amgueddfa, (Tiroedd AmgueddfaGenedlaethol y Glannau) Heol Ystumllwynarth 01792 635428 Penwythnoscerddoriaeth y byd gydagadloniant o'r radd flaenaf ar yprif lwyfan ac atyniadau arthema fyd-eang. Dewch i weldAbertawe yn byrlymu â lliw, cerddoriaeth, diwylliant a dawns.

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SeaSwansea 14 & 15 August

Museum Park (National Waterfront Museum grounds)Oystermouth Road 01792 635428A free weekend of activities with a newtwist for 2010. See ‘the Matthew’ fromBristol – a replica tudor merchant ship,plus lots of free entertainment for thewhole family. A ‘must attend event’ thissummer. Get the kids to dress up for ourbest dressed pirate competition!

Mumbles Raft Race 15 August 11.00am

Mumbles 01792 402359

Outdoor Theatre - The Tempest 18 & 19 August

Gates open at 6.30pm. Museum Courtyard, NationalWaterfront Museum grounds. Oystermouth Road NEW LOCATION! 01792 475715 See Shakespeare’sfinal great, poetic comedy under a starry sky – bring apicnic, blanket and warm clothing.

Welcome to the Neighbourhood 25 - 28 August 7.30pm

Dylan Thomas Theatre, Gloucester Place, Maritime Quarter 01792 473238 Swansea Little Theatre is proud to present a hilarious new comedy for all the family.

Swansea Bay Beer Festival 26 - 28 August

Brangwyn Hall 07970 680616Over 100 different real ales will be on offer at theFestival, together with a huge selection of real cidersand perries – a great way to spend an August BankHoliday weekend!

Postman Pat “A Very Royal Mission” 27 & 28 August

Swansea Grand Theatre, Singleton Street 01792 475715In Pencaster, everyone has received aletter from the Palace, delivered by Patand his faithful cat Jess, of course.Someone special is coming to open thebrand new SDS Sorting Office and they onlyhave a short time to get themselves andPencaster prepared for a very royal visit.

World Party Weekend 28 & 29 August

Museum Park, (National Waterfront Museum)Oystermouth Road 01792 635428A world music weekend with excellent main stageentertainment supported by globally themedattractions. Witness Swansea coming alive throughcolour, music, culture and dance.

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Digwyddiadau Mis MediGwyl y Bae 4 a 5 MediProm Abertawe, Heol Ystumllwynarth (gyferbyn â MaesRygbi San Helen) 07970 577879 Gwyl amrywiol alliwgar gyda rhaglen o ddigwyddiadau ar y dwr ac ardir, cerddoriaeth fyw, bwyd môr a chaneuon morwyr,chwaraeon anturiaethus, adloniant i blant a llawer,llawer mwy.

Proms yn y Parc y BBC 11 MediParc Singleton, Heol Gwyr 01792 475715 03700 101 051Dewch i fwynhau wythfed cyngerdd Proms yn y ParcAbertawe a chlywed gwesteion arbennig yn perfformiocorysau bywiog a darnau offerynnol poblogaidd. ByddCerddorfa Genedlaethol Gymreig y BBC yn perfformio o danarweiniad Grant Llewellyn. Gyda pherfformiadau cyn ycyngerdd, cyfle i’r gynulleidfa gydganu a thân gwyllt, byddhon yn noson i’w chofio.

Macmarathon Gwyr 11 Medi yn dechrau am 9.45 amRhosili i'r Mwmbwls 01792 540079 Taith gerdded noddedig 22 milltir gyfeillgar a heriol i godiarian at Macmillan Cancer Support

Gwyl Cerddoriaeth Bluegrass Gwyr 11 a 12 Medi 12 ganol dydd tan ganol nos, Canolfan Treftadaeth Gwyr 01792 371206

Ty Agored Abertawe 11 a 12 Medi drwy'r dyddLleoliadau amrywiol ar draws y ddinas 01792 655264 Mae Ty Agored Abertawe yn rhoicyfle unwaith y flwyddyn i weld y tu mewn adeiladauyn Abertawe nad ydynt ar agor i'r cyhoedd fel arfer.

Gwyl Feicio Gwyr 18 – 25 MediGwyr 01792 233755 Amrywiaeth odeithiau beic tywys drwy Benrhyn Gwyr a'rtu hwnt, yn addas i deuluoedd, yn ogystalâ beicwyr mwy profiadol.

31ain Cyngerdd Noddwyr Blynyddol Côr MeibionDyfnant, gyda Jason Howard (Bariton) 25 Medi 7.00pm

Neuadd Brangwyn 01792 429709

Ras 10K Bae Abertawe Admiral 26 MediProm Abertawe, y tu allan i Faes Rygbi San Helen 01792 635428 Dewch i gymryd rhan yn y ras heolflynyddol hon. Mae rasys i redwyr iau ar gael hefyd.(Cofrestrwch yn gynnar ar gyfer y ras hon gan ei bod ynllenwi'n gyflym)

Sioe Beiciau Modur Clasurol 26 Medi Canolfan Casgliadau’r Amgueddfa, Glandwr 01792 653763

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September EventsBae Fest 4 & 5 SeptemberSwansea Prom, Oystermouth Road (opposite St HelensRugby Ground) 07970 577879 A diverse andcolourful festival with a schedule of water and land-based events, live music, seafood and shanty, extremesports, children’s entertainment and much, much more.

BBC Proms in the Park 11 SeptemberSingleton Park, Gower Road

01792 475715 03700 101 051Enjoy Swansea’s eighth Proms inthe Park as special guests bringrousing choruses and orchestralfavourites to the city. Featuring the BBC NationalOrchestra of Wales with conductor Grant Llewellyn. Pre-concert performances, audience-participationsinging and fireworks will make it a night to remember

Gower Macmarathon 11 September 9.45am startRhossili to Mumbles 01792 540079 A friendly challenging 22 mile sponsored walk in aid ofMacmillan Cancer Support.

Gower Bluegrass Festival 11 & 12 September 12 noon until midnight, Gower Heritage Centre, Parkmill 01792 371206

Swansea Open House 11 & 12 September All dayVarious locations across the city 01792 655264Ty Agored Abertawe Open House provides a once-a-year chance to see inside Swansea buildingsnot normally open to the public.

Gower Cycling Festival 18 – 25 SeptemberGower 01792 233755 A range of led cycle ridesthrough Gower and beyond, to suit families as well asthe more experienced cyclists.

Dunvant Male Choir 31st Annual Patrons Concertfeaturing Jason Howard (Baritone) 25 September 7.00pm

Brangwyn Hall 01792 429709

Admiral Swansea Bay 10K 26 SeptemberSwansea Prom, outside St. Helens Rugby Ground 01792 635428Come and take part in thisannual road race. Juniorraces also available. (Get your entries in early forthis one as spaces fill up quickly)

Classic Motorcycle Show 26 September Museum Collections Centre, Landore 01792 653763

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Canol Dinas AbertaweMae canol dinas Abertawe yn lle gwych isiopa, gyda siopau bach unigryw,brandiau adnabyddus y stryd fawr a'rfarchnad dan do fwyaf yng Nghymru. Llebynnag rydych chi'n mynd i siopa, oGanolfan y Cwadrant a Ffordd y Brenin iStryd Plymouth, Stryd Rhydychen neu'rStryd Fawr, gwnewch yn siwr eich bod yngadael digon o amser i fwynhau teisen achwpanaid o goffi.

Ail ddinas fwyaf Cymru a chanolbwyntrhanbarthol ar gyfer Gorllewin Cymru, maeAbertawe yn cynnig cydbwysedd prin oarfordir a chefn gwlad i'ch ysbrydoli abwrlwm y ddinas.


Swansea City CentreGreat for retail therapy, Swansea CityCentre boasts unique boutiques, majorhigh street brands and Wales’ largestindoor market. And whether it’s theQuadrant Shopping Centre; Kingsway;Plymouth Street; Oxford Street or HighStreet, wherever you go, just make sureyou leave enough time to grab a cakeand coffee.

Wales’ second largest city and regionalhub for West Wales, Swansea offersboth an inspiring coastline andcountryside, with the rare balance ofcity life.

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A self drive camper van holiday frees you from time constraints

and lets you travel and stop as you please. Go anywhere the road goes, see what you want - when you want. Day’s Motorhomes offer comfort with convenience and are a pleasure to drive.

Whether you’re coming to Wales to explore its legendary natural beauty, dramatic mountains and world famous beaches, or driving further afield, we have the holiday transport to take you where you want to go.


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Adloniant a Bywyd NosRydym yn dwlu ar gerddoriaeth 'fyw'. Gyda gigiau bobwythnos, yn amrywio o roc a jazz cyfoes i ganu gwlada'r blws - mae gwledd o gerddoriaeth i'w chlywed mewnlleoliadau fel Jazzland Abertawe, Monkey Café,Milkwood Jam a Thafarn Uplands.

Yn chwilio am rywbeth mwy urddasol? Mae rhai yn honni bodacwsteg Neuadd Brangwyn yn gallu cystadlu â'r lleoliadaugorau yn y byd. Mae'n cynnal cyngherddau rheolaidd ganberfformwyr o'r radd flaenaf fel Cerddorfa Symffoni Llundaina Cherddorfa Genedlaethol Gymreig y BBC. Mae Theatr yGrand yng nghanol y ddinas yn cynnig rhaglen gyffrousdrwy gydol y flwyddyn - ac mae wedi bod yn gwneud hynnyoddi ar 1897! Mae Theatr Dylan Thomas a ChanolfanCelfyddydau Taliesin ymhlith nifer o leoliadau eraill sy'ncynnig cerddoriaeth a pherfformiadau byw yn rheolaidd.

Mae nosweithiau hir yr haf yn rhoi'r cyfle perffaith ifwynhau bwrlwm bywyd y nos yn Abertawe. Mae gennymlwyth o theatrau, clybiau, barau, sinemâu, bwytai adigwyddiadau haf ar garreg ein drws i'w mwynhau.


Entertainment & NightlifeWe love our ‘live’ music. With gigs taking placeevery week from rock to modern jazz, countryand western to the blues – you’ll be spoilt forchoice in places like Swansea Jazzland, MonkeyCafé, Milkwood Jam and Uplands Tavern.

Want some grandness? Home to a venue whichboasts world class acoustics, the Brangwyn Hallregularly hosts high calibre performances includingthe London Symphony Orchestra and the BBCNational Orchestra of Wales. Swansea Grand Theatrein the centre of the city has an exciting line up ofperformances throughout the year – and it’s beenaround since 1897! The Dylan Thomas Theatre andTaliesin Arts Centre are just some of the many othervenues regularly hosting live music and performances.

Long summer evenings provide the perfectopportunity to enjoy Swansea’s nightlife.Theatres, clubs, bars, cinemas, restaurants andsummer events are all on the doorstep.


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Ymweld ag AbertaweOs ydych yn chwilio am rywle i aros,rhywle i fynd, neu am wybodaethddefnyddiol, fel pa draethau sy'ncroesawu cwn yn ystod yr haf, ewch iwefan yr Wyl i gael yr wybodaethddiweddaraf, neu beth am alw heibio uno'n Canolfannnau Croeso.

Canolfan Croeso Abertawe 01792 468321Canolfan Croeso'r Mwmbwls 01792 361302

Sut i gyrraedd yma... Os hoffech wybod sut i gyrraedd yma,mae'r holl wybodaeth angenrheidiol arwefan yr Wyl. Mae mynediad hawdd o'rM4, gwasanaeth parcio a theithioarobryn, a chysylltiadau rheilffordd da(ynghyd â'n gwasanaeth fferi newydd iIwerddon) yn gwneud Abertawe ynddinas hawdd ei chyrraedd.

Visit SwanseaIf you’re looking for somewhere to stay,where to go, or some informative factslike which beaches are dog friendlyduring the summer months. Check outthe Festival website for the latestinformation, or pay a visit to one of theTourist Information Centres.

Swansea Tourist Information Centre 01792 468321Mumbles Tourist Information Centre 01792 361302

How to get here… If you want to know how to get here,check out the information on the Festivalwebsite. Easy access from the M4, anaward winning Park & Ride Service andgood access via rail (and our new ferryservice to Ireland) makes us an easy cityto reach.


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