The Wave & Swansea Sound Victoria Road, Gowerton, Swansea, SA4 3AB Tours guided: Sat -10am Pre-booking required, maximum of 12 persons, Tel: 01792 511964 (9 am - 5.30 pm weekdays). A unique opportunity to meet the faces behind the microphone at Wales' first commercial radio station. Swansea Sound commenced broadcasting 36 years ago from purpose built studios in Victoria Road, Gowerton on 30th September 1974. 96.4FM The Wave launched on 30th September 1995. Both stations have a consistently loyal audience in the area in which they broadcast. The building which lies between Gowerton and Kingsbridge, Gorseinon has become a landmark in the area. The studios are situated on the ground floor with the Newsroom and offices on the upper floor. War veteran Simon Weston with representatives of The Welsh Guards who were presented with a special award at The Wave & Swansea Sound’s Annual Local Hero Awards in April
The property has plenty of car parking both at the front and rear of the building. The studios are situated on the ground floor with the Newsroom and offices on the upper floor. Whilst the building is accessible for people with disabilities, the studios are difficult to access and there is no lift.
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Located on Victoria Road, Gowerton, Swansea, SA4 3AB.
Ty Tom Jones Swansea Foyer 34 Alexandra Road, Swansea, SA1 5DZ Visit times: Sun - 11am - 4pm Ty Tom Jones Foyer is a City Centre supported housing project for 16-25 age homeless threatened persons. The project is temporary residential for up to 33 young persons. The Foyer encourages young people to help themselves through community involvement, personal interest/career development, and independently successful living. The first Foyer to be opened in Wales in 1997. Swansea Foyer operates within the Gwalia Housing Group and Gwalia Care and Support and is quality monitored by WAG Supporting People Revenue Grant.
Lift unavailable. 2 minutes from Swansea Railway Station. The project is to the right of the the Glynn Vivian Gallery and adjacent to Quarry Street.
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