The latest news from Swansea Indoor Market and Swansea City Centre.
7 Day Special Offers
From Tuesday 31st January through to 7th February, there are a number of fantastic special offers at the stall below. Save £££££.....
Offer 1 - Billy Upton Butchers - Stall 46B via Whitewalls Entrance
Wide selection of handmade gourmet sausages – Beef & Guinness, Beef & Horseradish, Pork, Apple & Stilton, Pork & Sweet Chilli and lots more. Plus delicious gluten free and ‘sin free’ sausages
Only £5.50 per kilo
Offer 2 - Jemz - Stall 31B via Union St Entrance
10% off all jewellery and scarves this week only!
New to Swansea Market, Jemz has a stunning range of costume jewellery not to be missed.
Offer 3 - Tuckers (Swansea) Ltd - Stall 49F via Whitewalls Entrance
10% off all fresh fish this week only!
At Tuckers the best and freshest fish is chosen by us, especially for you.
Offer 4 - Good News - Stall @ Oxford St Entrance
Any
2 bottles of Santa Regina Cabernet Sauvignon or Pinot Grigio for
only £10
Offer 5 - L Vaughan & Sons - Stall 46B via Whitewalls Entrance
Fresh, lean peppered steak – 6 for £5.00
Serving the people of Swansea for over 50 years.
Winners of the Family Fun Day have a ball!
The winner of Swansea Market’s ‘Family Fun Day’ Prize Draw was Rory King of Gowerton. Rory with his wife Anna, daughter Cara and cousin Annie-Kate didn’t stop smiling all day as they spent their £200 Love2Shop vouchers and enjoyed a feast at Frankie & Benny’s. The highlight was the Aladdin in 3D pantomime which the family found hilarious. Then it was back home in style when the limo picked them up from the Grand Theatre.
Rory said ‘Altogether it was such a nice experience and we all felt very lucky to have won what turned out to be a fantastic family day out!’
Festive Fun & Cookery Demonstrations with Anthony Evans of S4Cs Stwffio
Come down to Swansea Market on Wednesday 23rd November for festive fun with The Wave.
Top chef, Anthony Evans, will be doing some fantastic festive cookery demonstrations, using great fresh produce within the Market.
There’ll also be carol singing and workshops where you can make your own Christmas wreath.
And don’t miss your chance to win your very own Family Fun Day by entering our Christmas Prize Draw.
Win your very own Family Fun Day
The Wave will be in Swansea Market over the next few weeks and bringing with them the chance for you to win a fantastic day out for the family.
With our free Christmas Prize Draw, you could win:
- Limo ride
- £200 shopping spree
- Lunch followed by….. Aladdin in 3D at The Grand Theatre
So, get down to Swansea Market on 23rd Nov, 30th Nov, 4th Dec, 11th Dec or 18th Dec and enter for your chance to win.
Terms and conditions apply.
Hey Big Spender!
Don’t miss your chance to win a £10,000 shopping spree with The Wave and Swansea Indoor Market.
You can only enter the draw and spend the prize money in 10 selected partner stores in Swansea – and the Indoor Market is one of them!
So get down to Swansea Market today and head to the Cockle Rotunda in the middle of the Market Hall where you’ll find the entry forms and entry box.
The lucky winner will have £1000 to spend with each store all in one day!
Enter today and start making your shopping list!
Full terms & conditions are available from The Wave. (Over 18s only).
Make your Market matter at birthday event
IT'S celebrating its 50th birthday this year after it was rebuilt following the infamous Swansea Blitz and now a major event is being held at Swansea Indoor Market later this week to help raise its profile.
The Making Markets Matter road-show is coming to the city on Thursday August 18 between 10am and 4pm to help persuade the shopping public to savour the joys of the attraction.
The event is being held in collaboration with the National Market Traders Federation and will feature cookery demonstrations, free face-painting and a find a fruit treasure hunt.
It's one of many similar events being held across the UK this summer to help put the country's 1,400 markets on the map and show people why they matter.
The Making Markets Matter mascot Victor the Lion will be on hand to entertain children throughout the day and many of the 100 plus traders will be running special offers.
Presenters from the Wave will undertake a live radio broadcast between 10am and 2pm and other fun activities will include a voucher Vault and a Play Your Cards Right stall.
Swansea Council is helping organise the fun.
Cllr Chris Holley, Swansea Council Leader, said: "Swansea Indoor Market is the largest of its kind in Wales and is famous across the world for its lava bread and cockles.
"We're very proud to have maintained a vibrant market trading scene in the heart of the City Centre because it adds vibrancy and helps Swansea stand out from the crowd.
"These are tough economic times but we're looking to do all we can to attract as many quality events as possible into the City Centre to boost footfall and give a helping hand to market stallholders and other traders in the area.
"This event will have something for all the family and I'd encourage people to make a visit and discover everything the Market and the City Centre have to offer."
Joe Harrison, Chief Executive of the National Market Traders Federation, said: "Making Markets Matter is all about encouraging people to appreciate their local market and all it can offer. The Federation's road show is designed for the public to have a fun day whilst experiencing a great retail offer."
Have a look at
www.swanseaindoormarket.co.uk for more information on call 01792 476370.
There will be photo opportunities available throughout the day. Contact the Communications Team on 01792 636226 for further information.
Football fever for City Centre as big kick-off looms
FOOTBALL fever will grip Swansea City Centre later this week thanks to an event marking the build-up to the new Premier League season.
Swansea City heroes and club mascot Cyril the Swan will be on hand along Oxford Street between Top Shop and McDonald's on Thursday August 11 to sign autographs and pose for photos with fans.
The event marks four days until the Swans make their Premier League bow against Manchester City and will also feature a football speed radar game, a rodeo football and street football skill demonstrations.
Play Football Swansea will also be on hand with penalty shooting competitions and Sky TV will be there to promote their coverage of the Premier League.
A children's ride will be available for little ones and water based zorbing has been arranged for the more adventurous.
The event will last from 11am to 5pm but Swans players will be there from approximately 2.30pm.
Swansea Council in conjunction with Swansea City Football Club and Swansea BID (Business Improvement District) are behind the fun.
Footage from the Swans victory parade earlier this summer will be shown on the Big Screen and the Wave will be supporting the event with an outdoor broadcast from 1pm to 5pm.
Also, thanks to Swansea Indoor Market there will be an opportunity on the day to win a Swans away shirt and ball signed by all the players.
Black and white Swans-themed bunting will also be put up in the area.
Cllr Chris Holley, Swansea Council Leader, said: "Excitement is reaching fever pitch in Swansea at the moment as the city counts down the days and hours until the match against Manchester City.
"This event will help celebrate everything the Swans have achieved and will benefit city centre traders because of the footfall it will attract."
Russell Greenslade, Swansea BID Chief Executive, said: "‘This event is great for the city centre and its businesses who are keen to support the Swans at these exciting times as they enter into the Premiership.
"We'd urge people to take advantage of the free one-hour car parking in all City Centre NCP's and the £1 for four hours deal in High Street car park on the day."
Two job opportunities at Swansea Market
Swansea Market have two job opportunities to work alongside the established market's team, for more information please visit
www.swansea.gov.uk and click on Swansea Jobs.
TEMPORARY PROJECT SUPPORT OFFICER (INDOOR MARKET)
£24,646-£26,276 per annum
Swansea Indoor Market, Wales’ largest indoor market, based within the heart of Swansea City Centre, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and we are looking to appoint a highly motivated and suitably experienced person to develop, resource and implement special projects to assist the effective strategic and operational development, management and promotion of the Market.
This post is on a Fixed Term Contract for 18 months from the commencement date.
For an informal discussion, please contact Lisa Wells, City Centre Manager, on 01792 476370/ lisa.wells@swansea.gov.uk.
Closing date 18 August 2011
TEMPORARY MARKET INSPECTOR (INDOOR MARKET)
£17,161-£19,126 per annum
Swansea Indoor Market, Wales’ largest indoor market, is home to over 100 independent traders who continue a fine tradition of Welsh and local produce plus a wide range of goods and services.
Based within the heart of Swansea’s busy City Centre and celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, we are looking to appoint a highly motivated and suitably experienced person to join our Market team to develop positive working relations with the traders and to support the operational management and development of the shop-floor.
The Market Inspector will be responsible for the collection of stall rents and will supervise all aspects of the Market on a rotation basis.
As the Market is open 6 days a week (and on Sundays during Christmas); flexibility will be key. Saturdays, morning and evening shifts are included plus call out duties as and when required.
This post is on a Fixed Term Contract for 10 months from the commencement date.
For an informal discussion please contact Lisa Wells, City Centre Manager, on 01792 476370/ lisa.wells@swansea.gov.uk.
Closing date 18 August 2011
Great Fun at the Market - Thursday 18th August
Visit Swansea Market on Thursday 18th August for a day of fun with
The Wave and the National Market Trader's Federation for "Making
Markets Matters" Roadshow. Fun for all the family, with face
painting, games, meet Victor the Lion and much more.
The Wave in action - Friday 29th July
The Wave crew during the outside broadcast
The Diet Tribers in action, giving advise to shoppers
Neil Morgan of Tuckers Fresh Fish, giving a cookery demo
Events galore throughout August
SWANS stars will be among the attractions in a city centre Premier League launch party later this month.
Top players will be on hand to sign autographs for fans just four days before they mark their arrival in the footballing big time with an away fixture against big spending Manchester City.
Black and white Swans-themed bunting, Cyril the Swan, football skills sessions and a mini-football pitch are also being arranged in the celebrations in Oxford Street on Thursday August 11 being arranged by Swansea BID and Swansea Council.
Footage from the Swans victory parade in May will be shown on Castle Square’s Big Screen and competitions and prizes will be organised.
The event is one of many to have been arranged for the city centre by BID and the Council over coming months to help boost traders and generate atmosphere.
Among the other events are a Making Markets Matter roadshow on Thursday August 18 to raise the profile of the city’s historic indoor market.
City centre visitors will also have the chance to follow Wales at the Rugby World Cup thanks to the broadcasting of matches from New Zealand on the Big Screen. Many other events for the autumn and winter will soon be confirmed.
Lisa Wells, Swansea City Centre Manager, said: “We realise the importance of entertainment in the city centre and are looking to build on our events programme to attract more people to discover what’s available here.
“We’ve already confirmed a list of events but many more are in the pipeline and will be announced once details are finalised.”
Cllr Chris Holley, Swansea Council Leader, said: “These are difficult financial times but we’re looking to do all we can to help traders. Events of this nature will attract more footfall and boost atmosphere while encouraging people to make return visits to the city centre. It’s just one of a series of actions we’re delivering to give traders a helping hand.”
Other city centre boosts include the start of a major upgrade of the Lower Oxford Street retail area and the introduction of £1 parking for four hours at the High Street multi-storey car park from now until the end of November.
Have a look at
www.swanseacitycentre.com for more information.
Friday 29th & Saturday 30th July - You can grab yourself a bargain in the Market:
- 10% off everything on at Precious Metals jewellery stall
- 25% discount off Class Windows PVC windows, doors and conservatories – see our display at the entrance to the Market
- A range of tasty special offers at Punjabi Tiffin including:
Two vegetarian samosas for £1.20
Meal deals :
Sandwiches + canned drink + crisps/chocolate/fruit = £2.99
Vegetable curry + pilau rice + small naan = £3.00
Meat curry + pilau rice + small naan = £5.50
Outside Broadcast with The Wave - 29th July 2011
The Wave is at the market on Friday for an Outside Broadcast. Lots of fun and prizes - worth a visit to purchase all those goodies for the weekend picnic or BBQ
Swansea Market says goodbye to Henry Williams
Congratulations to Henry Williams on his retirement from Swansea Market. Henry has kept the market open through all weathers and will be missed by all the traders, his colleagues and shoppers alike. Good luck for the future and keep coming in for your weekly shop.
Swansea Market's 50th anniversary supplement
To celebrate the market's 50th anniversary, the market traders and the South Wales Evening Post have put together a great supplement, which was distributed in the paper on 18th May. To download your free copy, please
click here.
It’s half a century for Swansea Market
SWANSEA'S famous indoor market will be turning back time this week to help celebrate a major milestone.
Traders and promotional staff will be donning 1960s gear on Wednesday May 18 to mark 50 years to the day since the market was officially opened.
Swansea Market was devastated by the Luftwaffe bombs that rained down on the city during World War Two but it eventually re-opened to the public in its current form in 1961.
Activities to boost the atmosphere on Wednesday include a Wave and Swansea Sound live outdoor broadcast at the market between 10am and 2pm and performances from children’s entertainer Uncle Sam.
Birthday banners will also be put up at the market entrances as well as celebratory bunting inside.
A Facebook page is being launched on the day for the market and promotional staff will be on hand to distribute 1,000 commemorative scrolls that will be packed with information about the market, historic photos of the attraction and opportunities for discounts at its stalls.
A mixture of local celebrities, birthday nibbles and 1960s music has also been arranged to add to the atmosphere on the day.
Cllr Gareth Sullivan, Swansea Council's Cabinet Member for Economic Regeneration and Planning, said: "The city is fortunate to have such a vibrant indoor market and it's hard to believe 50 years has now passed since its re-opening.
"The official launch in 1961 was indicative of Swansea's ability to rise to the challenge in the aftermath of adversity and the 50th birthday this week is testament to the hard work of traders and staff and the deep affection the public has for the market."
Swansea Market is the largest indoor market of its kind in Wales that's made up of over 100 traders. Stalls to have been at the market since the re-opening in 1961 include Leigh Vaughan and Sons, Tuckers Fresh Fish and the Swistons on the Cockle Rotunda.
Figures show over 100,000 visitors now typically come to the market every week.
Lisa Wells, Swansea City Centre Manager, said: "We've worked hard alongside the traders to put together the arrangements for the market's 50th birthday and everybody has really stepped up to the plate.
"We've organised offers and activities that will appeal to all tastes and ages and have even arranged for a Facebook page to be launched on the day to start attacting younger shoppers into the market to experience all it has to offer."
Further events to mark the historic anniversary are planned for later in the summer and details will be announced in time.
Have a look at
www.swanseaindoormarket.co.uk for more information about Swansea Market.
Hamper of goodies for winner
One lucky winner walked away with a luxury hamper courtesy of Swansea Market.
Geraint Lewis along with hundreds of others entered the Swansea Market on-line competition which formed part of the Saint David’s Week celebrations.
City Centre Manager Lisa Wells said “We were overwhelmed by the number of entries this year and would like to thank the market traders who have donated prizes for the hamper.”
Mr Lewis was presented with the hamper by Lee Vaughan, Chair of the Market Traders Association at Swansea Market.
“The current Swansea Market Hall on Oxford Street will celebrate being 50 years old this year after it was re-built following the destruction of the original building in the Swansea Blitz” continued Lisa. “This competition was the start of a host of exciting events and activities planned to celebrate and promote the Market’s long established heritage as well as to highlight the wonderful array of goods and services on offer”.
Today the Market is home to over 100 local independent traders offering a warm welcome and unique variety of goods and value for money. Visit
www.swanseaindoormarket.co.uk for full details
Food, crafts and Free Photographs
A FESTIVAL of Welsh food and drink is being held in restaurants and market stalls across Swansea.
Venues throughout the city will be hosting a week of promotions and free tasters to promote the St David's Week festival and mark Wales's national day.
This Saturday; as well as 1st March from 10am to 4pm; courtesy of Swansea Market, a professional photographer will be on hand to take free photographs of little ones dressed in traditional Welsh Costume.
City Centre Manager, Lisa Wells said “We have supported St David’s Week for the last 2 years but this year is special for us as Swansea Market will celebrate being 50 years old in May. Therefore to mark the birthday year and in celebration of St. David’s Week we have worked closely with our Market traders to offer shoppers a fantastic host of activities and special offers which promote the Markets long established heritage.
“We are also giving people the opportunity of winning a traditional Welsh hamper, jam packed with goodies from the Market” continues Ms Wells. “We are trying to encourage as many people to enter this exciting free prize draw by visiting
www.saintdavidsday.com.”
To add a little atmosphere and colour to the market, colourful bunting will dress the Market Hall to mark Wales’ national day.
As well as Swansea Market, The City Centre’s Castle Square will also come alive this Saturday with the Get Welsh Food Festival. “This event showcases the very best of what Wales has to offer with traditional Welsh traders selling their wares” said Lisa Wells. “While mum and dad looks around the food stalls, the children will have plenty to keep them entertained”
Over the last few years the Get Welsh Food Festival has become an established feature in the City Centre events calendar and one which shoppers and visitors alike look forward to each year. The different organisations have come together to organise this event and I hope people will come and support them on Saturday”
Join Swansea Market and some of Swansea’s best restaurants as they celebrate Welsh food and drink for a whole week.
For all the events taking place during St David’s Week and details of how to book tickets visit
www.saintdavidsday.com
St David's Week has been kindly supported by B&Q Morfa and Real Radio
Tuesday 1st December 2009
Christmas Market back in city centre……….
Festive red and green chalets have now returned to Swansea city centre.
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Friday 13th November 2009
Christmas arrives in Swansea this weekend……….
Seasonal fun returns to Swansea this weekend with the return of the Christmas Parade and Waterfront Winterland.
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Tuesday 20th October 2009
Festive lights will dazzle city centre……….
Plans are in place to make sure Swansea city centre dazzles visitors this Christmas.
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Tuesday 13th October 2009
Virtual bus station gives passengers a glimpse into the future……….
Passengers are able to get a glimpse into the future and wander around Swansea's bus station redevelopment before it's even built.
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Thursday 6th August 2009
Market website a hit with surfers
Figures show historic Swansea Market's website has been a major hit with internet surfers since being launched late last year.
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Friday 31st July 2009
Have your say on plans to improve street trading in Swansea
Residents, shoppers and business people in Swansea are being invited to give their views on a plan to improve street trading in the city centre in a second round of consultation.
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Monday 11th May 2009
New era for landmark bus station
It’s all change on June 14th when Swansea’s city centre bus station closes to pave the way for a multi-million pond redevelopment……..
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November 2008
Website Wonder for Historic Market
SWANSEA people across the UK and the World will soon be able to order tastes of home from the city's historic market with the click of a mouse.
A website has now been launched for the famous attraction and includes information on units and products, a guide to the market's history, a floor plan diagram and details of opening times. It's gone live in the run-up to Christmas and will see features such as an interactive map, a fly-through video and links to individual trader websites added early next year.
Jon Llewellyn, Swansea Council's city centre team leader for markets, said: "We wanted to get the website up and running in time for the festive season to show people both here in Swansea and elsewhere exactly what's available in Swansea Market.
"The attraction already enjoys a fantastic reputation and makes an important contribution to Swansea's standing as a distinct shopping experience but going online will further bring the facility into the 21st Century at a time when shoppers have more access to information than ever before.
"This website is very much in its early stages and the New Year will see several other strands added that will benefit both traders and shoppers."
Cllr Chris Holley, Swansea Council Leader, said: "Many projects have taken place in Swansea city centre in recent times that have given the pedestrianised area a modern feel. "Street broadcasting units have been installed, a giant screen has gone up at Castle Square and close to £4million has been spent in a partnership scheme with the Welsh Assembly Government on improving the appearance and quality of the area.
"The market website will help promote the attraction to even more people than ever before and will attract more shoppers into the city centre at a time when construction work on the landmark three-storey retail complex on Princess Way is also close to completion. "Swansea Market's traders and visitors have a lot to look forward to."
Other aspects of Swansea Market's new website focus on information for existing and prospective traders and contact details for travel groups that may be interested in arranging a visit.
Wednesday 8th October 2008
Wonderful website to market city attraction to the world
It dates back hundreds of years but plans for a swish new Swansea Market website are set to give the historic attraction a 21st Century feel.
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Wednesday 8th October 2008
More free parking for city visitors.
Shoppers can now park free for two hours..........
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Wednesday 1st October 2008
Free parking every day in Swansea City Centre
Visitors to Swansea shopping in Swansea Market can now enjoy up to two hours free parking seven days a week…………..
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Tuesday 30th September 2008
City Centre set for extra festive sparkle
Swansea Market shoppers this Christmas will get the chance to experience the City’s fantastic illuminations…………..
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Wednesday 24th September 2008
More improvements in pipeline for revamped city centre
Further improvement works are planned for the streets surrounding the Market………………..
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Friday 29th August 2008
Fast track for park and ride set for opening
Improvements are planned to Swansea’s Park and Ride service which offers shoppers all day parking for only £1.50……..
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Monday 21st July 2008
Automated bollards introduced in city centre
New automated bollards designed to make shoppers feel safer in Swansea city centre are going live…………..
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Tuesday 22nd July 2008
Market entrance revamp complete
A revamp to the entrances of Swansea’s historic indoor market has been completed…………….
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Friday 29th February 2008
Patriotic events lined up for St. Davids Day
A series of events have been lined up to help celebrate St. Davids day in Swansea…………….
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Wednesday 20th February 2008
Market images offer glimpse of the future
These are images of how Swansea Market’s entrances and new logo are likely to look………………
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