Swansea's still in bloom

SWANSEA'S annual Botanics in Bloom festivities are now drawing to a close and people have a final chance to make a visit.

The event has run throughout August at the Singleton Botanic Gardens but the coming week offers the last opportunity to catch the award-winning attraction at its best and to enjoy the variety of available activities.

Guided tours, workshops, band concerts, children's activities and plant sales are all part of the fun.

Steve Hopkins, Swansea Council Specialist Parks Manager, said: "It's been a very busy month and we have had many visitors to the gardens.

"I'd urge anyone who hasn't been down already to come along and experience the gardens in all their glory before the summer is out and to enjoy the final week of activities."

Singleton Botanical Gardens are open all year round and admission is free. Coach and group visits are welcome by prior arrangement.

Botanics in Bloom is part of the Swansea Bay Summer Festival.

The activities that remain include:

Thursday August 27
2pm to 4pm: Guided tours of the gardens with slideshow (Meet at gates of Singleton Botanical Gardens). Adults £1.50 and children £0.50

Friday August 28
1pm to 4pm: Children's activities featuring Karlos the Clown (£0.50).

Saturday August 29
10am to 2pm: Plant sales (Free entrance).

Sunday August 30
2pm to 5pm: Plant sales (Free entrance).

3pm to 5pm: Free children's activities and band concerts featuring the Penclawdd Brass Band.

Monday August 31
1pm to 4pm: Children's activities featuring Mr Bubbles the Clown (£0.50).

2pm to 5pm: Plant sales (Free).

Visit www.breatheswansea.com for more information or call 01792 205327.