www.swanseaopenhouse.comwww.tyagoredabertawe.com

Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th September

2010

Annual opportunityto see behind the

scenes of Swansea’smost intriguing

buildings – for free!

There are a few absentees, some likeOystermouth Castle and St Mary’s Church, inthe midst of building works and, yes, somevictims of budgets and cuts. Sorry too thatthere is no bike ride this year but look outfor Gower Cycling Week next week!

Our even more parlous financial position thisyear means no brochure, hence the websitebased information, hopefully printable athome. [Apologies to the non-IT people – wehope to produce a summary ‘flier’.] Pleasealso join us on Facebook by searching for Ty Agored Abertawe Open House.

For all these things and our continuedexistence much thanks to our visitors,volunteers and participants and especially toRidler Webster for design, Nawr for thewebsite work, Trilein Ltd for keeping it alltogether and the City and County ofSwansea, especially Lisa Roberts, for theirhelp ‘in kind’.

We remain keen, with ambitious plans toshow off our fine city. With luck and a fewbob, see you next year!

For now, plenty to see; check the days andtimes; enjoy!

GORDON GIBSON

Ty Agored Abertawe Open House

P.S. Please check out our friends at www.londonopenhouse.orgfor next weekend or www.ohny.org for New York in October!www.civictrustwales.org provides information on other OpenDoors events in Wales.

Welcome to Ty Agored AbertaweOpen House now in its seventh popular year

Welcome to Ty Agored Abertawe OpenHouse 2010, now in its seventh popularyear!

Another year, another array of fineSwansea buildings for your delectationand delight on (let’s hope for) a fineSeptember’s weekend.

As usual, we have an eclectic mix foryou: welcome new visitors such as theyoung people’s Down to Earth Project atMurton; the recently opened Nick HollyGallery in Swansea’s Exchange Building- how nice to see it coming back intocared-for use; the former Central PoliceStation back with us as Tapestri; nextdoor, the beautiful Reading Room, nowin use for Architectural Stained Glass;round the corner, the city’s famous‘Ragged School’, brought to us viaSwanseaSpirit; and, for sports carenthusiasts, racing cars and motorbikesin one of Britain’s leading auto-education centres in Mount Pleasant.Some old favourites are with us again -The South Wales Evening Post, theWater Treatment Works and The Wave/Swansea Sound, all of which are verypopular and need pre-booking. There’slots more.

Civic Centre 1Clyne Farm Centre 2Dharmavajra Kadampa Buddhist Centre 3Down to Earth Project, Murton 4Dynevor Centre for Art, Design & Media, SwanseaMetropolitan University 5Environment Centre 6Gower Churches 7Guildhall Swansea 8J Shed: Powell Dobson Architects 9Mansion House 10Mariners Court 11National Waterfront Museum 12Norwegian Church 13School of Automotive Engineering, 14Swansea Metropolitan UniversitySouth Wales Evening Post 15Swansea Grand Theatre 16SwanseaSpirit ("The Ragged School") 17

Ty Agored Abertawe Open House ContentsSwansea Bay Waste Water Treatment Works 18Swansea YMCA 19Tapestri Young Persons Social Enterprise 20(The Old Police Station)Tawe Lock House 21Technium Swansea 22The LC Swansea 23The Nick Holly Gallery (Exchange Building) 24The Wave & Swansea Sound 25Ty Tom Jones Swansea Foyer 26Welsh School of Architectural Glass, SwanseaMetropolitan University 27Institute of Life Science, Swansea University 28Oakleigh House School 29Ffynone House School 30

21Fully accessible.

On the sea front on OystermouthRoad close to the City Centre.Assemble at reception.

All areas are approached on levelaccess - full access statement onwebsite www.clynefarm.com

Mayals Road, past Clyne Gardens,first turning on right into WestportAvenue. Follow to top of hill andgreen Clyne Farm Centre sign.

Civic Centre Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea

Tours guided: Sun - 1pm, 2pm, 3pm

The newly adapted Civic Centre now houses thecentral library, a new contact point for council servicesand a public café area in addition to the administrativeoffices of the City and County of Swansea.

The building was designed by C J Quick of the WestGlamorgan County Architect's Department. A large,low, white concrete structure of four and five storeysin the 'brutalist' style; the impressive entrance hall,with its balconies and bridges features variousartworks, including the ‘Mural Embroidery', the Muraldepicts aspects past and present of West Glamorganlife and illustrates the main industries and leisurepursuits of the four districts of the County.

It was presented to the Chairman of West GlamorganCouncil for 1990/91 County Councillor F.J. Kingdom,C.B.E. , J.P. in the presence of Members of the CountyCouncil and the Swansea Embroiderers' Guild.

The Council Chamber, committee rooms, Registrar'ssuites (marriages and celebrations) will be accessible,together with the West Glamorgan Archives, FamilyHistory Centre, and the archive strong rooms.

Clyne Farm Centre Westport Avenue, Mayals, Swansea SA3 5AR

Visit times: Sat and Sun - 3pm tours on the hour

Clyne Farm Centre is well known locally for its ridingstables ad Challenge Valley - the muddiest assaultcourse in the world!! but behind that bustling exteriorthere is more including local history. The buildingsdate back over 400 years and have had a number ofuses until converted into self-catering cottages twentyyears ago. In the leisure world nothing stands still andthe Centre is still evolving - take a look inside andaward winning cottage conversion and learn abouthow we transform the buildings into a spectaculartheatre backdrop or a venue for a wedding to beremembered. There will also be a chance to meet thehorses and ponies and take a short pony ride (subjectto availability) and to discuss the restoration of 5Cwmdonkin Drive - the birthplace of Dylan Thomas -which has been undertaken by the same team andwhich is now available for house tours. Discount selfcatering cottages available for the weekend - quote'Open House Offer'. Discount voucher to allparticipants Coffee and refreshments available

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Dharmavajra Kadampa Buddhist Centre Springfield House, Ffynone Road, Swansea SA1 6DE

Visit times: Sat 4th September Midday - 4pm (1pm -guided tour of house and gardens, followed by shorttalk on the history of the building / 2pm tastermeditation session and explanation of the shrine /open midday to 4pm for fresh coffees and deliciouscakes.

A grade II listed property, built in 1874, situated in aconservation area of the Uplands. The Centre is partof a well established and thriving residential spiritualcommunity, with branch classes throughout S Wales. Itoffers a range of classes and guided meditations,focused on helping people develop contented andpeaceful minds.

We will be offering an explanation of the shrine in ourmeditation room and a taster meditation session at2pm, guided tours of the property and grounds andoffering refreshments and cakes in our World PeaceCafé.

Down to Earth Project, Murton 72a Manselfield Road, Murton, Swansea SA3 3AP

Tours guided: Sun - 1-4 with tours at 2 and 3

Email info@downtoearthproject.org.uk or phone01792 346566 (office hours) to book

Down to Earth Project specializes in SustainabilityEducation and Natural Building. Based on a beautifulsmallholding in Murton, the project delivers a range ofgroundbreaking programmes for ‘hard to reach’learners using traditional and sustainable buildingmethods and materials. The project site demonstratesstunning cob (earth) buildings and timber framebuildings, solar hot water heating and a solar electricarray. Virtually everything there has been hand-craftedby project participants.

www.downtoearthproject.org.uk Parking is limited, soplease use the Murton village car park if possible. Seedirections and map on the website.

Limited accessibility in parts of thesite due to slopes.

No public transport on Sundays.10 minutes drive from Swansea.

Wheelchair accessible.

Springfield House is a Grade IIListed house in the Uplands area ofSwansea. Situated overlooking StJames' Park and St JamesCrescent, which is just off WalterRoad. 15 minutes walk from theSwansea train station.

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Environment Centre Pier St Swansea SA1 1RY

Open Sun - 12 - 4pm with tours 1pm & 3pm

The Environment Centre was established in 1994 asa local, independent, registered charity, enabling thesuccessful renovation of the historic old EdwardianTelephone Exchange into an enterprisingenvironmental visitor centre. Originally opened inNovember 1903 to provide telephone servicesparticularly for the local police and fire stations. InApril 1995 the Environment Centre was officiallyopened by the Prince of Wales. The Centre displays avariety of energy-saving features such as a solarchimney, turfed roofs and solar hot water. The buildingalso hosts a number of inspiring art works fromstained glass to ceramics, all commissioned from localartists. Tours will be available so you can find outmore.

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Dynevor Centre for Art, Design & Media, Swansea Metropolitan University, De La Beche Street

Tours guided: Sun - 10am - 4pm

The Old Dynevor School (previously SwanseaMunicipal Secondary School) opened in 1883 andhas contributed greatly to the past, present and futureof Swansea, and the UK as a whole through its largeand inspiring alumni.

Now redeveloped, the site is the new home forSwansea Metropolitan University's Faculty of Art andDesign. Swansea School of Art, as it was originallyknown, was founded in 1853 and has a wonderfulcreative and productive history stretching back over150 years. Many of its staff and students havebecome leading artists and designers with worldwidereputations.

The Dynevor Centre for Art, Design and Media bringsthese two histories together and now houses multi-million pound facilities for teaching and researching inthe creative arts. Guided tours, both inside and out,will focus on the present use of this historic site.

Full disabled access.

6 minutes from Swansea RailwayStation, at the bottom of MountPleasant Hill, opposite the CentralPolice Station.

The ground floor is accessible.There is an adapted toilet too.

15 minutes from High StreetStation; 10 minutes from theQuadrant Bus Station; on NationalCycle Network Route 4 (cycle racksat rear of centre); just around thecorner from the Morgans Hotel inthe Maritime Quarter of Swansea.

Disabled access available. Priorinformation required if possible.

At the west end of St HelensRoad.

Guildhall St Helens Crescent Swansea SA1 4PE

Tours guided: Sun - 10am, 11am, 12noon

This Grade I Listed Building was constructed in 1932.Designed by Percy Thomas, this impressive whiteclassical building is in four blocks around a centralcourtyard, with each block functionally distinct. The clock tower rises nearly 50m. Newman'sGlamorgan is sarky about the exterior, notingsimilarities to contemporary totalitarian architecture,and loquacious about the inside, which is describedas "almost overpowering in its neo-antique panoply".Resemblances to Roman baths and Greek templesare noted. The Brangwyn Hall has Art Deco lightfittings and can accommodate 1,300 concert-goers. It takes its name from Frank Brangwyn's wallpaintings, originally intended as a war memorial forthe House of Lords. Rejected by the LordsBrangwyn's completed work was acquired by the city.Visitors will be able to see the Council Chamber,Robing Room, Lord Mayor's parlour and ReceptionRoom, the committee rooms, Brangwyn Hall, GeorgeHall, Green Room and Gloucester Room.

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Gower Churches

St Andrew’s Church Penrice Grid Ref. SS493879Visit times: Sat and Sun - 10am to 4pmThis tiny church is rarely open to the public. It has anembattled western tower and a large porch used inthe past for civil business.St Cattwg’s Church Port Eynon Grid Ref. SS467854Visit times: Sat and Sun - 10am to 4pmOriginally founded in the 6th Century by Cenydd, amissionary of the saint. Parts of the present churchdate back to the 12th Century. A grateful Spanish seacaptain is said to have donated the old stoup in theporch to his rescuers.St David’s Church Llanddewi Grid Ref. SS460891Visit times: Sat and Sun - 10am to 4pmApproached through a farmyard, this church overlooksrolling countryside and has the largest, loudest bell inGower.St George’s Reynoldston. Grid Ref. SS479900Visit times: Sat and Sun - 12.30pm to 4pmA good example of Victorian Gothic, which containsan ancient pillar cross, a Norman font and twentiethcentury stained glass.St George’s Reynoldston. Grid Ref. SS479900Visit times: Sat and Sun - 10am to 4pmA good example of Victorian Gothic, which containsan ancient pillar cross, a Norman font and twentiethcentury stained glass.St Mary’s Church Rhossili Grid Ref. SS17881Visit times: Sat and Sun 10am - 4pm This little church overlooks the magnificent sweep of the Bay. Inside is a tribute to Petty Officer EdgarEvans, a local man, who died on the ill-fated Scottattempt on the South Pole.Other Gower churches are open or have an accesspoint for a key; see the guide leaflet for details.

The churches may have some stepsand narrow entrances.

9 10Disabled access is available to all areas except theupper mezzanines within the private live/work units.

SA1 lies on the east side of theRiver Tawe at the former docksentrance; on foot, over the SailBridge from the Marina the J Shedis straight ahead. The live/workunits can be accessed from theentrance on Kings Road.

J Shed: Powell Dobson Architects No 10 J Shed Kings Road Swansea SA1 8PL

Visit times: Sat and Sun - 10am - 4pm

Recipient of a Lord Mayor's Design Award in 2007 J Shed is a mix of live/work units, restaurant, café,offices and a beauty salon all contained within therestored and converted Grade II Listed formerVictorian grain warehouse on Prince of Wales Dock. A clever use of space has enabled three levels to beformed within the original envelope with each NewYork style loft space having split level accommodationand views over the dock or the river. Particularattention has been given to keeping the originalfeatures of the building on show such as the slendermetal roof trusses, barrel vaulted concrete floor slaband the cast iron lattice columns. The architects forthe project, Powell Dobson chose to make theirSwansea office at number 10. Visitors will be able tosee several examples of how the live/work units havebeen occupied, view drawings, before and afterphotographs and meet the architect. The Twocanncafe and La Parilla restaurant will be open.

Mansion House Ffynnone Road, Ffynnone, Swansea SA1 6BX

Visit times: Sun -10am - 1pm

Swansea's Mansion House is situated in Ffynone and is the official residence of the Lord Mayor.

The house, originally called Brooklands, wascompleted in 1863 when the owner, Evan MatthewRichards, made it his family home. He was Mayor ofSwansea in 1855 and 1862.

It was purchased by the then County Borough ofSwansea in 1922 with the intention of making it anofficial residence for the Lord Mayor. From then on itwas renamed the Mansion House.

There are many original features such as the Victoriantiled entrance, mahogany staircase which showcasesthe large stained glass window commemorating theoriginal owner and the white marble fireplaces.

Full access provision.

Behind St James' Crescent, turnright then driveway is on the lefthand side of Ffynone Road besidesRhianfa Lane.

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Mariners Court Mariners Court, Lamberts Road, Swansea SA1 8QS

Visit times: Sat and Sun - 10am - 5pm

Prior to the docklands redevelopment as a newresidential hot spot, probably the only residents werecopper workers of Charles Lamberts Copper Worksliving in Lambert's Cottages (now demolished)situated on the foreshore at Port Tennant alongside D Shed. Before the King's Dock was built in 1904/1909 the sea would come up almost to the cottagedoors! Lamberts Road was named after CharlesLamberts Copper Works which were originally on the south side of the Prince of Wales Dock.

Mariners Court are spacious and modern twobedroom retirement apartments that present asignificant new visual in the SA1 development as itsteps up from four to six stories.

The SA1 water front development is a mixture ofbusiness, leisure and residential opportunities.Mariners Court is a unique urban opportunity with ahigh standard of innovative design and architecture.

Disabled access to show flat (apartfrom balcony). Lift access. Disabledparking. There are no disabled toilets.

Located in SA1 on Lamberts Roaddirectly next door to the village hotel.

Fully accessible.

Just south of the City Centreopposite Princess Way.

National Waterfront Museum Oystermouth Rd, Maritime Qtr, Swansea SA1 3RD

Tours guided: Sat and Sun - 1.30pm

The National Waterfront Museum was a winner of the2006 Civic Trust Awards for architectural projects thatmake an outstanding contribution to the quality andappearance of the environment.

The Open House tours, in addition to the normalmuseum access, will focus on the building itself, bothinside and out, its use of materials, its success incombining spaces internally and its awareness of itsplace in the city and its history.

Come along to this year's open house weekend forspecial behind the scenes tours with members of themuseum staff.

Norwegian Church The Palterman and ThomasGallery, Langdon Road, Swansea Waterfront SA1 8QY

Visit times: Sat - 10am - 5.30pm

The Norwegian Church building was originally locatedat Newport Docks and was relocated to Swansea in1910. The building was carefully dismantled in 2004in order to restore and relocate it to the heart of theSA1 waterfront development. It is now a jewellerygallery and workshop owned by two of of Wales'leading designer jewellers Nicola Palterman and MariThomas. Palterman and Thomas sell the work of over60 national and international established andemerging artists. They also offer a bespoke servicefor engagement rings, wedding rings, repairs and giftsfor all occasions.

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School of Automotive Engineering, Swansea Metropolitan University, Mount Pleasant Swansea

Visit times: Sun - 11am

Prebooking only - e-mail or call Roger Dowden:roger.dowden@smu.ac.uk / 01792 481168

The School of Automotive Engineering at SwanseaMet is one of the country’s leading motorsporteducators. We will have a number of racing cars andmotorcycles on show including our Formula Studentcar. Also on display will be some of the range of testequipment we use.

Disabled access is possible for thewhole tour using the ramp entranceat the side of Cadogan Buildingand lifts.

10 minutes from Swansea RailwayStation, on Mount Pleasant Hill,past the Central Police Station

Fully accessible.

SA1 lies on the east side of theRiver Tawe at the former docksentrance; on foot, over the SailBridge from the Marina theNorwegian Church is next to thelong red-brick J-Shed building.

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South Wales Evening PostAdelaide Street, Swansea SA1 1QT

Visit times: Sun - 11am and 3pm

Prebooking only - call Newsdesk on 01792 514606between 9 and 5 weekdays to book.

There will be a limit to tour sizes so book early toavoid disappointment.

Swansea Grand Theatre Singleton Street, Swansea SA1 3QJ

Visit times: Sat - 11am - 4pm

For European Open House ‘10, Swansea GrandTheatre opens ALL its doors! The Grand is Wales’oldest theatre, opened in 1897. The theatre is the lastexample of the theatre work of architect WilliamHope. Following extensive renovation in the 1980’sand the addition of an Arts Wing in the 1999, theGrand Theatre is a ‘beating (he)art’ of the City’sarchitectural heritage.

Swansea Grand Theatre is adisability friendly building. Theground floor is flat or rampedaccess, and the theatre hasfacilities for the hard of hearing andis suitable for wheelchair users.Please advise staff if you have anyspecial needs

Swansea Grand Theatre - SingletonStreet SA1 3QJ. Adjacent to theQuadrant Bus Station, 15mins walkfrom Swansea Railway Station.

We have a lift in the building butwill not have disabled access onthe Sunday.

We are inbetween the SwanseaMuseum and Morgans hotel.

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SwanseaSpirit ("The Ragged School")1-2 Pleasant Street Swansea SA1 5DS

Visit times: Sat - 3pm - 6pm, Sun - 1pm - 4pm

The Old Ragged School Building, in the midst ofSwansea's Art and Educational Centre, now housesSwanseaSpirit Psychic and Healing EducationalCentre. Initially founded in the 1800s, and rebuilt in1911, the Ragged School was originally a soupkitchen for the underprivileged children in the Centreof Swansea. Come along and experience the uniquepeaceful atmosphere of the building and find outabout its varied uses now. Healing Therapies will beavailable on request throughout the opening hours.Refreshments also available.

Swansea Bay Waste Water Treatment Works Fabian Way, Swansea Docks, SA1 8QP

Tours guided: Sun - 9am, 10am and 11am

Sheena Howells, 07976 191746 - Limited to 10people per tour max.

Swansea Bay Waste Water Treatment Works wasbuilt in the mid 1990's on a semi-derelict industrialsite at Crymlyn Burrows. Considerable effort went intothe sensitive design of the works, with the majority ofthe structure being underground.

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ABP port entrance of Fabian Way.

Disabled access to ground flooronly.

5 minutes from Swansea RailwayStation, opposite the Old PoliceStation.

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Swansea YMCA 1 The Kingsway, Swansea SA1 5JQ

Visit times: Sun - 11am - 4pm

Swansea YMCA is a substantial Grade II ListedBuilding offering approximately 3000m2 over 4 floors,and providing over 30 activities per week rangingfrom ballet to martial arts.

Established in 1861, Swansea YMCA was housed in Herbert Place and then Dynefor Place before the current building was opened in 1912.

Possibly designed by C T Ruthin (see alsoWaterstones), the Grade II Listed Building is a 4 storey block in red brick and Portland Stone withbanded quoins with restrained classical interiors.

The YMCA is a Charity responding creatively to theneeds of young people and the community.

Access within the building is bystairs only.

Located on the Kingsway. Car parking is available directlybehind the building.

Fully disabled accessible.

2 minutes from Swansea RailwayStation, within Llys Glas the oldpolice station, opposite the newCentral Police Station.

Tapestri Young Persons Social Enterprise(The Old Police Station)

Tapestri, 37 Orchard St, Swansea SA5 5BB

Visit times: Sat and Sun 12pm - 2pm

Tapestri is to be a cultural venue, supportingneighbouring businesses with a similar ethos,providing opportunities to showcase art and culturethat foster inclusion, cohesion and diversity. This willcontribute to the friendly, vibrant yet sophisticatedatmosphere. A key part of the café ethos is anongoing initiative to train and employ young people inthis social Enterprise. Each trainee will join us for a sixmonth period, during which time they'll gain theknowledge and experience as well as the skills andconfidence to step out into the industry. Included inthe tour of the old police station and art studios, therewill be an opportunity to learn more about Gwalia’snew young person’s social enterprise training kitchenand ethos. Why not enjoy a fuller experience and stayfor lunch. We strive to use fresh, organic, free-range,fair trade and local ingredients wherever possible. We believe food that is in-season and has enjoyed anuncompromised journey to your plate simply tastesbetter.

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Tawe Lock House Swansea Marina, Lockside, Maritime Quarter SA1 1WG

Visit times: Sat and Sun - 10am - 12.30pm & 2pm - 5pm

Telephone 01792 470310 to book a half hour slotbetween the opening times, or ring on either day tosee what slots are still available and make a booking

Brick building adjacent to Tawe Lock. Lock room is onthe upper floor accessed by spiral concrete staircase.Half hour slot for visitors (max group of 6) prebooked on above numbers. Talk, display and hopefullya demonstration of lock in use depending on vesselmovements.

Access to lock room is via concretespiral staircase. Limited disabledaccess.

Turn off Oystermouth Roadsignposted marina. Follow TrawlerRoad passing over four traffichumps. Take the next turning left tomeet a mini roundabout. Turn right(fishing vessels moored on yourleft) and proceed to the end.

Technium Swansea Kings Road, SA1 Swansea Waterfront, Swansea, SA1 8PH

Tours guided: Sat - 10am - 3pm

Technium is a network of business incubation centresthroughout Wales that provides the relevant facilities,knowledge and support to help young technologybusinesses realise their potential for growth.Completed in January 2004, Technium Swansea(building 2) includes around 25,000 square foot ofoffice space in 14 units as well as meeting roomsand shared facilities. The building was designed toachieve an excellent rating from the BREEAMassessment system with units benefiting from passiveventilation and natural light. The building has wonawards for its design and for its accessibility todisabled building users.

No accessibility issues for visitorswith disabilities.

Technium is the first building onyour left in the SA1 SwanseaWaterfront area when enteringusing the entrance off FabianWay next to Sainsbury. Visitorswill need to use the pay anddisplay car park next to Techniumwhen visiting.

The Nick Holly Gallery (Exchange Building)Cambrian Place, Swansea SA1 1SB

Tours guided: Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm

The Nick Holly Gallery is based in the board room ofSwansea's original Chamber of CommerceBuilding(Grade 2 listed) The Exchange Building wasonce a hive of activity with shipping companies andbusinesses trading overseas. Three years ago thebuilding was totally renovated , the board room whichnow houses a contemporary fine art gallery still hasit's original features; ornate plasterwork , oak panelingand stunning stained glass detail of Chamber ofCommerce logo,design with dates. The art gallery hasbeen open for eight weeks and has had a huge flowof visitors, the Open House event will be a greatopportunity for people to see the inside of a buildingthat has been closed since the 1980's.

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The LC SwanseaOystermouth Road, Swansea SA1 3ST

Tours guided: Sun - 10.30am - 2.30pm

Packed into 3 zones - the LC brings a whole newworld of leisure to Swansea offering the ultimateexperience, whether you crave extreme thrills or justwant an enjoyable day out for the family.

On the Edge - make some waves in our fantasticfamily-friendly waterpark that’s got something foreveryone featuring an exciting network of pools, ridesand slides including the famous Boardrider.

In the Core - visit 'play' where you can find an aquaticthemed interactive play area which will keep youngadventurers entertained for hours. Reach new heightsat 'Climb', here you can put your nerve to the test onthe 30 foot climbing wall. Customers can also use themulti-purpose Sports Hall.

At the Peak - as one of the largest exercise andwellness arenas in Wales, with spectacular views overSwansea Bay, the Peak takes health and fitness to awhole new dimension.

For the ultimate in relaxation and pampering visit theluxurious Spa@LC, where they offer a range ofpackages designed to harmonise body and mind.

Fully accessible for disabled users.

LC is on Oystermouth Roadheading west into Swansea, withinthe Maritime Quarter and adjacentto the National WaterfrontMuseum.

Disabled access from the sideentrance. (Veritas door).

Straight down high street fromrailway station,down to the bottomof wind street,cross road toMorgans Hotel,at hotel take aright passing Evening Postbuilding you are then at theExchange building, follow aroundcorner to main entrance.

Ty Tom Jones Swansea Foyer 34 Alexandra Road, Swansea, SA1 5DZ

Visit times: Sun - 11am - 4pm

Ty Tom Jones Foyer is a City Centre supportedhousing project for 16-25 age homeless threatenedpersons. The project is temporary residential for up to33 young persons. The Foyer encourages youngpeople to help themselves through communityinvolvement, personal interest/career development,and independently successful living. The first Foyer tobe opened in Wales in 1997. Swansea Foyer operateswithin the Gwalia Housing Group and Gwalia Careand Support and is quality monitored by WAGSupporting People Revenue Grant.

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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 themicrophone at Wales' first commercial radio station.Swansea Sound commenced broadcasting 36 yearsago from purpose built studios in Victoria Road,Gowerton on 30th September 1974.

96.4FM The Wave launched on 30th September1995. Both stations have a consistently loyalaudience in the area in which they broadcast.

The building which lies between Gowerton andKingsbridge, Gorseinon has become a landmark inthe area. The studios are situated on the ground floorwith the Newsroom and offices on the upper floor.

War veteran SimonWeston withrepresentatives of TheWelsh Guards who werepresented with a specialaward at The Wave &Swansea Sound’s

Annual Local Hero Awards in April

The property has plenty of car parking both at thefront and rear of the building. The studios aresituated on the ground floor with the Newsroomand offices on the upper floor. Whilst the building is

accessible for people withdisabilities, the studios aredifficult to access and there isno lift.

Located on Victoria Road,Gowerton, Swansea, SA4 3AB.

Lift unavailable.

2 minutes from Swansea RailwayStation. The project is to the rightof the the Glynn Vivian Gallery andadjacent to Quarry Street.25

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Welsh School of Architectural Glass, Swansea Metropolitan University, Alexandra Road,Swansea SA1 5DU

Visit times: on the hour Sat and Sun from 11am-3pm

The School, founded in 1935, occupies Swansea’sformer library, built in 1887.

The Round Reading Room, formerly the referencelibrary, now serves as a multiuse/function spacehosting national conferences, guest lecturers, glassalumni events, exhibitions, music and danceperformances, and even provided the backdrop to therecent Dr Who episode "Silence in the Library".

Stand in the centre of the space and experience theunique acoustics!

There is an exhibition of stained glass in the buildingand also Studies in Glass - an exhibition of 'work inprogress' by current MA Glass students at theNational Waterfront Museum, Oystermouth Road,Swansea, until 4th October 2009.

Moveable ramp for wheelchairaccess.

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Institute of Life Science, Swansea University,Singleton Park, Swansea, SA2 8PP

Visit times: Sunday 12th September, 10:00 till 14:00

The Institute of Life Science (ILS) is both a conceptand a physical space. The purpose-built facilityprovides an environment that draws researchexpertise from across Swansea University and, withthe help of the Business Development Centre, it issupporting this research and taking medical advancesfrom the laboratory into hospitals, surgeries andhomes. This is your opportunity to come on alaboratory tour and see firsthand some of the cuttingedge research that is taking place in our world classfacilities.

The building is fully accessible

Situated on Swansea Universitycampus on Mumbles road. Atthe main round-about take firstleft; the ILS building is at thebottom of the road. Disabledparking is available.

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Ffynone House School 36 St James' Crescent, Uplands, Swansea SA1 6DR

Visit times: Sunday 12th September from 12noon. 2 tours - please book in advance.

Contact the School Secretary on (01792) 464967 orinfo@ffynonehouseschool.co.uk

Join the Head teacher Mrs Walker on a tour of theschool, founded in 1973. The Grade II listed mainbuilding was completed in the Dutch Architecturalstyle and was occupied from 1887-1969 by StWinifrede’s Convent School. Attractive decorativefeatures from this period serve as a reminder of thebuilding's history. Ffynone House takes its name fromthe Welsh "ffynnon" meaning "spring". In its thirty-fiveyear history the school has earned a reputation foracademic excellence. Join us to see the school as it istoday.

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Oakleigh House School 38 Penlan Crescent,Uplands, Swansea. SA2 0RL

Visit times: Sunday 12th September. From 12noon. 2 tours - please book in advance.

Contact (01792) 298537 orinfo@oakleighhouseschool.co.uk

Join our guided tour around the longest establishedindependent primary school in Swansea. OakleighHouse School has a long association with Swanseaand Uplands. Discover the building's rich and vibranthistory, closely interlinked with The Uplands and oneof Swansea’s most famous parks – Cwmdonkin.Explore our classrooms, learn about some of ourfamous alumni and find out why Oakleigh HouseSchool enjoys an enviable reputation for academicexcellence and for nurturing confident, enthusiasticlearners.

Limited disability access insome areas. Please call todiscuss requirements

Follow Glanmor Road fromUplands. After Post Office, turnright into Penlan Crescent.School is approx 200 metreson right before CwmdonkinPark.

Site has limited disabilityaccess in certain areas. Pleasecontact the school to discussrequirements.

Off Walter Road. Close to St James' Church.

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Supported byLocal regeneration practice Trilein works across theUK with the public, private and third sectors toachieve sustainable places.

A key element of that is achieving sustainable livingenvironments and the Open House eventconsciously promotes the built environment as a vitalelement of sustainable communities.

We work with projects to test and nurture initialideas, through to project development and delivery, toevaluation and ongoing support. Our work takes allshapes and sizes: helping people in communities toestablish community facilities; assisting socialenterprises to develop and grow; advising housingassociations on how to improve the built environmentof neighbourhoods; assisting local authorities andvoluntary organisations to improve their projects andevaluate outcomes; and helping the private sector todevelop corporate social responsibility andsustainability as core working practices.

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