ESOL Gower College Swansea

Pre-Entry students learnt the Welsh dance ‘Jac y Do’, ‘the Jaċkdaw’, at their end-of-term party at the Kingsway Centre yesterday.

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A Swansea photographer is in the running for one of the UK’s most prestigious photography prizes 📷

📷 Joann Randles, an award-winning press photographer based in Penllergaer, has been shortlisted in the Picture of the Year category at the UK Picture Editors’ Guild Awards 2026, described as the equivalent of the BAFTAs for press photographers.

🇺🇦 The shortlisted image is a portrait of Mariia-Anastasiia Mikulska, a 15-year-old Ukrainian refugee living in Swansea with her mother Natalia, who fled Lviv after the Russian invasion. Joann captured the image ahead of Ukraine’s Independence Day in August 2025.

🏆 The photograph is one of just 21 shortlisted from across the UK - competing against images from the Manchester synagogue terrorist attack, Pope Francis’ funeral, Rory McIlroy’s Ryder Cup win, and a portrait of the Princess of Wales.

💬 Joann said: “Finding out I had been shortlisted came as a complete surprise and I couldn’t be prouder. Photography is all about capturing moments and telling stories, so it means a great deal to have this image acknowledged by such a respected panel.”

📸 Joann began her photography career during Covid after a background in film and television. Her work has since been exhibited at the Victoria and Albert Museum and featured in leading national and international media.

⏰ The winner is chosen by public, which closes tomorrow, June 10th. Cast your vote at the Picture Editor Guild UK's website.



Source: Nation Cymru / UK Picture Editors Guild / Joann Randles

The ESOL Junior Academy and some ESOL teens went on a trip to Sophia Gardens Cricket Ground on 21st May 2026. The students learnt about the history of the sport, saw some of the professional players in action and got the opportunity to practice their batting and fielding skills. I think all the learners would agree that it was a thoroughly enjoyable day.



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Swansea Council has a variety of rewarding jobs available right now – and one could be the right move for you!

🌟 Whether you enjoy working outdoors, supporting our schools, or keeping Swansea running smoothly, there’s a place for you in our teams.
We’re currently recruiting for:

👉 Civil Parking Enforcement Officer
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At Swansea Council, you will join a team that values people, supports development and takes pride in serving our communities. If you’re ready to get stuck in, we would love to hear from you.

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Swansea Open 2026 🖼️🧑‍🎨🎨🖌️
Free for asylum seekers and refugees to submit artwork!

The Swansea Open is an annual art competition open to anyone who lives or works in the City & County of Swansea (SA1-SA9) and is a celebration of art and craft from artists and makers throughout the city.

You can submit any work of art made in the last two years, before the deadline on Saturday 4th July. The work will be displayed from 18th July in the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery.

It is free for asylum seekers and refugees to submit artwork! Regular fee is £5.

Read more:
https://www.glynnvivian.co.uk/whats-on/swansea-open-2026/

The Senedd Election is on Thursday 7th May 2026

If you have:
- Refugee Status
- Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)
- EU Settled/Pre-settled status
- A Spouse or Partner VISA
- Discretionary Leave to Remain (DLR)
- or are here on a Resettlement scheme..
YOU ARE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE!

Find out how your vote can help shape the future:
Wednesday 1st April
4.00pm - 5.30pm
at Y Storfa, 277-278 Oxford Street, Swansea, SA1 3EL

Swansea Council Welsh Refugee Council

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The next free One Stop Info Shop will be between 2pm and 4pm at the National Waterfront Museum on Monday April 13.
There will be advice and support across a range of areas but the theme for this one is health and wellbeing.
Swansea Council has teamed up with the National Waterfront Museum and many other organisations to promote activities and services they run for a diverse range of communities.
People are welcome to turn-up anytime between 2pm and 4pm so no appointments are necessary.
Organisations looking to book a stand can visit: https://www.swansea.gov.uk/article/27311/One-Stop-Info-Shop-stand-booking