DECEMBER Sat 1st and 8th December Santa at the Farm
Meet: 10am–3pm, Swansea Community Farm, 2 Pontardulais Road, Fforestfach Contact: Kate Gibbs, 01792 578384 Details: Bring the kids to meet Santa and get a gift from the big man. Fee £4.50 per child.
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Tue 11th December Wildlife Trust Swansea Group Members Night
Sun 2nd December Rosehill Quarry Task Day
Meet: 11am–1pm, Rosehill Quarry, Terrace Road, Mount Pleasant, Swansea Contact: James Butler, Rosehill Quarry Group, 07512 806 969 Details: Help maintain this beautiful open space and wildlife area with spectacular views over Swansea Bay. Meet by the shed and please dress appropriately for the weather with arms and legs covered and stout footwear. Wellies advised for pond work. Tools provided.
Meet: 7–9pm, Wallace Building, Swansea University Singleton Campus Contact: Robert Davies, WTSWW Swansea Group, 01792 510821 Details: Join the Swansea Wildlife Trust Local Group for short presentations by members and Student Ambassadors from their wildlife experiences. Drinks and mince pies available. Members and non-members welcome.
Wed 12th December Wildlife Walk at Rhossili
Sat 8th December Kites & Dippers Xmas Party
Meet: 10am–12noon, NT Shop, Rhossili, Gower Contact: National Trust, 01792 390636 or 07899 063577 Details: Enjoy a walk around Rhossili, discovering each season's wildlife highlights, led by a NT Ranger. Free event. Booking not required.
Meet: 10am, Welfare Hall, Craig Cefn Parc Contact: Vicky Bonham, Cwm Clydach Kites and Dippers, 01792 846443 Details: Enjoy a Christmas party and Christmas crafts. Open to members of Cwm Clydach Kites & Dippers RSPB Group, for children aged 8–18years. Non-members welcome but please call first.
Sun 16th December Birdwatching at Blackpill
Meet: 10am–1pm, Blackpill Wildlife Centre, Blackpill, Swansea Contact: Maggie Cornelius, RSPB, 01792 229244 Details: Join members of RSPB West Glamorgan group for birdwatching across Swansea Bay SSSI. Open to all.
Sun 9th December Christmas Decorations Workshop
Meet: 10am–12noon, Bishop's Wood Countryside Centre, Caswell Contact: Karen Jones, 01792 361703 Details: Create your own Christmas decorations out of natural materials. Coffee, tea and mince pies will be available. £3 adults, £2 children.
Sat 16th December Santa and Elf Family Cycle Ride
Repeat event. See details for Sun 1st April.
Meet: 10am–2pm, Dunvant Rugby Club, Dunvant Contact: BikeAbility Wales, 07584 044284 or 07968 109145 Details: Wrap up warm and wear your woollies, wigs and elfish ears for this family ride along the Clyne Valley track. Donation welcome.
Mon 10th December Monthly Litter Pick: Pwll Du
Sun 23rd December Llangennith Beach Clean
Sun 9th December Whiteford Sands Beach Clean
Meet: 12noon–3pm, please call for meeting point Contact: National Trust, 01792 390636 or 07899 063577 Details: To celebrate 'Year of the Sea' join the NT rangers on our series of monthly litter picks, working their way around the Gower coast.
Repeat event. See details for Sun 25th November.
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