One-off event
Accessibility Engagement Day – Brynaman Lido
Accessibility Engagement Day – Brynaman Lido
Brynaman Lido is taking an important next step in the journey to renovate, rejuvenate and reopen the Lido — and they are inviting our community to help shape its future. As part of their feasibility stage, they are hosting a dedicated Accessibility Engagement Day here at Hwb y Gors, bringing together people with lived experience, community organisations, professionals, keen swimmers, families, and anyone passionate about creating a Lido that is welcoming and inclusive for all.Why you’re invited
Brynaman Lido would like to hear from people who may have:- Access needs
- Sensory needs
- Mobility challenges
- Learning disabilities
- Long‑term health conditions
- Lived experience that can positively influence the design
- Share this invitation with the people you support
- Encourage those with lived experience who may wish to use the Lido to attend
- Join the event yourselves if your work involves accessibility, universal design, or community wellbeing
Event Details
Thursday 19 March 9:30am–4:00pm (Arrive from 9:30am for a cuppa and conversation) Hwb y Gors, Cwmgors, SA18 3RF 👉 Registration required – REGISTER HERE Lunch provided. Parking available on site. Please complete the short registration form so the team can understand any access needs, dietary requirements, or support that will help you participate comfortably.What to Expect
The day will be facilitated by Bryony Wiffen MSc, who also led the first accessibility workshop in 2024. Activities will include:- Facilitated group discussions
- Interactive workshop exercises
- Annotation of draft design concepts
- Journey‑mapping (booking → arrival → entering the pool)
- Live Q&A with Rural Office (architects) and Direct Access (access consultants)
Contact
If you have any questions or need support to access the event, please contact: Cherie Adamson Community Engagement Manager, Brynaman Lido 📞 07910 872484
Community Mosaic Mural – The Big Reveal
Free. All welcome. No need to book After 8 months of hard work by Dani Lee and over 50 people, our community mosaic mural is now on the wall! Come to the Big Reveal to see it being unveiled! The cafe will be open, there'll be music, an exhibition about the process, a chance to explore Hwb y Gors and.... a first glimpse of the amazing mural! The mural is a depiction of life when the school was first opened. It has memories of the community in 1912, made with love by our community in 2026. Thanks to Dani Lee and all the muralists. Thanks too to our funders: National Lottery Community Fund, NPT Heritage Fund and Ashley Family Foundation for helping to make it happen.
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Cuppa with a Copper
Free and informal. Come and Meet our local Police Community Support Officer, Siwan Davies. Relaxed and confidential.
Cuppa with a Copper
Free and informal. Come and Meet our local Police Community Support Officer, Siwan Davies. Relaxed and confidential.
Cuppa with a Copper
Free and informal. Come and Meet our local Police Community Support Officer, Siwan Davies. Relaxed and confidential.
Cwpan o flodau: Mothers’ Day floral workshop
No experience needed All materials provided Just £15
Thursday 12 March
1–3pm
Hwb y Gors
Small friendly group – book your place now as places going….
Easter Blooms and Tapas
Ecstatic Dance comes to the Hwb!
£25 (concessions available) Book here
Get Ready to Move: Ecstatic Dance Comes to Hwb y Gors!
Looking for a unique, high-energy and completely sober night out? Soulgenic is bringing the Welsh Valleys Ecstatic Dance party straight to our main hall on Saturday 6th June!
This is more than just a dance party - it is a full sensory experience. We will kick off the gathering with a heart-opening cacao ceremony to ground ourselves, followed by a free-movement ecstatic dance set spun by live DJ Frosty. We will then gently wind down together with a soothing sound journey. Come and meet incredible people and celebrate the joy of community.
Helen Davies: Tones Of The Past
Exhibition and talk by our current Artist in Residence Thursday 16 July, 12 noon - 6.30pm
Helen Davies: Tones Of The Past
Exhibition and talk by our current Artist in Residence Friday 17 July 10am - 3.30pm
Helen Davies: Tones Of The Past
Exhibition and drawing workshop by our current Artist in Residence Saturday 18 July, 10am - 1pm
Meet the Police
Mischief, Mayhem and Memories – Lee Parker
"Behind the Sofa - the Years that Shaped me" by Lee Parker
Free but please book your ticket in advance: Click here Local author Lee Parker launches his debut memoir at Hwb y Gors. Come and hear his stories and help celebrate his success! From the streets of Brynaman & Tairgwaith to the classrooms of Cwmtawe, come and hear Lee share real stories and photos from an 80s & 90s Valley childhood in the Amman Valley. Amazon Top 10 UK Biographies with 5-star reviews: “I couldn't put it down” “A fun and fascinating insight into a time not that long passed” “It's refreshing to read a memoir that doesn't shy away from the tough stuff but also celebrates small victories.” “Brilliantly written!” Please book your ticket in advance: Click here
People’s Emergency Briefing
FREE but please book via Eventbrite
What’s happening with climate and nature, and what does it mean for everyday life in the UK? The People’s Emergency Briefing is an eye-opening film bringing together nine leading UK scientists and experts with the latest evidence and why it matters for things like extreme weather, food security, health and cost of living.
The film is based on last November's National Emergency Briefing in Westminster with appearances from Chris Packham, Deborah Meaden, and a range of voices from across Wales and the UK.
Our event is part of a wider programme of over 1,000 screenings taking place across the UK. It will include a screening of the film followed by a short discussion chaired by Dr Catrin Ellis Jones of Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru, Wales’ publicly owned renewable energy company. The panel includes local David Chadwick (Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe MP) and Dan McCallum, co-founder of Awel Aman Tawe and Hwb y Gors.
Seats are FREE but limited so please book in advance via Eventbrite.
Chris Packham has said:
“I’d encourage people everywhere to attend a screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing. It creates exactly the kind of honest local conversation we now urgently need, both about what these changes mean where we live, and about what we can do together to address them.”
Emily Hinshelwood, Creative Director at Hwb y Gors, says:
“This is an opportunity for people to come together, hear clear information, and discuss what it means here, where we live and work - every place has its own questions and challenges. We hope people from different backgrounds and perspectives will feel able to take part in the People’s Emergency Briefing. This is not about telling people what to think, but creating space for informed conversation.”
SCREENINGS EVERYWHERE FOR EVERYONE
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Plant Swap with a Snail Race!
Suggested donation: 50p.
Celebrate Great Big Green Week at our annual Plant Swap!
As the days get longer and your seedlings grow bigger, it is the perfect time to trade your surplus greens. Bring along your extra plants, connect with local gardening enthusiasts, and exchange growing tips for the season ahead.
This event is part of our ongoing garden swap series, which includes seed swaps, plant swaps, and crop swaps.Bonus Event: The Great Snail Race!
We are also hosting a thrilling Snail Race. Bring your own snail or hire one on the day, give it a name, add some custom paint, and cheer it on as it races toward the finish line!
The Big Afternoon Reveal
Make sure to stick around for the afternoon! We will be officially unveiling our brand-new mosaic mural. Come along to be among the first to see this amazing heritage artwork created by local people and celebrating our community's history.
