Just walked past the old house on gwernllwynchwyth road and it looks like someone is cutting down all the trees. Hell of a mess up there. Anyone know what is going on? Is it the new site for the Gypsys?

I am absolutely fed up of being steamrollered by this council. It seems no matter where there is a piece of land they will ape houses to be built on it. It does'nt seem to matter whether they allow building on the old quarry or old mine works. And they don't seem to take into concideration the fact that the schools are already full to capacity. I have lived in Birchgrove for 43 years and I am now seriously beginning to consider moving from here before there is absolutely nowhere green left.

Hello Dai, the Council took the decision to demolish the Pavilion in the Park. We are in discussions with them at the moment. We will pass on further details as soon as we receive these. Regards

Do you have the contact details, of which person who decided to remove te pavilion. terrible.

I walk my dog in the park everyday and I could not believe thath pavilion has been knocked down. I remember when I was very young and the building was in use. It was great for the community. Is it going to be rebuilt?

I walk my dog in the park everyday and I could not believe thath pavilion has been knocked down. I remember when I was very young and the building was in use. It was great for the community. Is it going to be rebuilt?

Where has the pavilion gone? why has it been knocked down. I thought it was going to be rebuilt. yet another community building gone in Birchgrove. What is next? the school?

Visited the park today to find 3 work men and a pile of rubble. Absolutely disgusted that the pavilion has been knocked down after all the hard work to save it.

Many thanks for the comment on the website. We have now registered your account on the forum, so please feel free to post on there. We had to make the forum registration only, as we were getting a lot of spam added to the pages as it was open for anybody to add. On the Graffiti problem, we agree it is terrible that someone gets a kick from destroying the environment that so many enjoy. We also contacted Swansea Council back in January, but because the majority of the graffitti is on the Railway bridge, they have said it is the responsibilty of Network Rail (NR) to Clean. NR are aware of the graffitti and have said that they will programme the clean. Their details can be found here http://www.networkrail.co.uk/aspx/1022.aspx Thanks

Many thanks for the comment on the website. We have now registered your account on the forum, so please feel free to post on there. We had to make the forum registration only, as we were getting a lot of spam added to the pages as it was open for anybody to add. On the Graffiti problem, we agree it is terrible that someone gets a kick from destroying the environment that so many enjoy. We also contacted Swansea Council back in January, but because the majority of the graffitti is on the Railway bridge, they have said it is the responsibilty of Network Rail (NR) to Clean. NR are aware of the graffitti and have said that they will programme the clean. Their details can be found here http://www.networkrail.co.uk/aspx/1022.aspx Thanks

Hi Tryed putting something up on Firum but got problems registering, I noticed that there is a lot of Graffiti been sprayed to the signs and Conrete walls around J44 roundabout. I reported it to the council, but noticed more on the electrical box on the top junction by the traffic lights coming up from j44 roundabout.

I am a community first responder, i am trying to raise awareness and start a community first responder team in this area, i am it at the moment, the training is given by south wales ambulance. We need volunteers from the Birchgrove area that are willig to give a few hours of their time. Any help you can offer to help me acheive this would be most appreciated. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you.

just to let the readers now taht on a wed evening there is a yoga class run at the community centre 7.30 - 9 pm all welcome

According to my 88 year old friend, Windsor Terrace still exists but is now renamed Birchgrove Road. There is a picture of it in the history section under "old memories" -photo 48. The original (now demolished) Nazareth Chapel is shown alongside it.

My concern is access roads and traffic. Will there be more than one way in. I can see two off Heol Dulais, one from Heol Cledwyn and the other from Scotts pit.

typical council destroying what was a wildlife sanctuary for Birchgrove just for some more house's ? WHY when there so many empty house's in Swansea.

well there go's the value of my property as i have found out that there's going to be 167 new homes behind my house. PS good to see that they looked after the 2 nest's that where in the trees up by me. they destroyed the nests and egg's

could someone tell me where windsor terrace was in birchgrove

Found this site while looking to see what's on in the area. Moving to the village next week :-)

Great site I have just found it, discovered when looking for Bichgrove School roll 1905-1914. I also have some photos from early years that could be of interest. Cheers Bryan

Hope all of Birchgrove has a Safe and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, From Adrian and Marita.

Ny Gt Grandfather Samuel Howells may be in the photos you have of the Gwern Pit. His son was Evan John Howells, a local musician. they lived at Smith road near the Crown inn. Iam trying to obtain information about them or any possible photos as I do not have many.

Ny Gt Grandfather Samuel Howells may be in the photos you have of the Gwern Pit. His son was Evan John Howells, a local musician. they lived at Smith road near the Crown inn. Iam trying to obtain information about them or any possible photos as I do not have many.

What a wonderfull site many thanks for all the olde and great pictures. My Dads family lived in Trewen Road, and they moved out my Mams Parents moved in, all the family bar myself were born in that house. Keep up this site PLEASE, And what great pictures of Gwernllwynchwyth House and Coach house I have offen wondered walking past the ruins what it once looked like. I still myself live in Birchgrove.

karate classes are held every wed evening 6-7pm and friday evening 7-8 pm these classes are for age 6 years and above a new class will be starting in september for ages 4- 6 year olds this will be held on wed evening 5pm until 5.45pm 04 July 2010 20:27:20

Hello i like your website!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 21 May 2010 19:06:46

Following on from this months PACT meeting, the "TEXT ALERTS" have been rolled out and is in its infancy, we have a number of interested people who have signed up and provided their mobile numbers to recieve texts from the Police in relation to crime trends, PACT meetings and any other news or events we think you should know about, if you feel you want to recieve these text messages please provide your mobile number, name and address and email address to the Birchgrove Policeing team or via BCA. Thanks Adrian. 02 May 2010 17:34:37

I would like to make a comment, about Birchgrove Traffic Lights (heading to Jct 44 Roundabout). Twice now, I've had to break hard from travelling at 20MPH through the traffic lights, because of the cars coming out of their drives, while I have been passing through the Traffic lights, while I have been on my way to work. I would like something to be done about this, whether they should have an independent traffic light, to allow their entry onto the main road, or that there is any other solution to this problem. I'm glad to have heard about the pavilion, and the 6 month extended notice, but as this is going on, the recession is being continued, and even though we have signed a petition to keep it, something tells me, that it won't be long, before its vandalised by teenagers, and will need to be ripped down anyway. Thanks. 26 April 2010 15:23:52

Hi Scott, Re the demolished stone wall you seen, there is some information on the Wales archives site, link attached. http://www.archiveswales.org.uk/anw/get_collection.php?inst_id=23&coll_id=76603&expand= 14 March 2010 08:50:44

Saturday 13th March 2010;-, Speed camera mounted on Police motor cycle has been utilised at Birchgrove Road near to Trewen Road, with the re classification of speed restrictions on the lower end of Birchgrove road towards Glais these cameras will become a more frequent sight. Eastside policeing team have secured funding for "Text Alerts", we will soon be canvasing for KINS (key individual networks) such as BCA, Schools, councillors, youth clubs and neighbourhood watch schemes to provide us with your mobile numbers in order for you to recieve updated text alerts for crime patterns, meetings and general information etc. Ade 14 March 2010 08:46:16

we were both wondering on thursday are we able to join karatie we have been looking forward to it for weekes!! p.s we are both 11 years old 13 March 2010 20:43:15

In the past week or so two persons have been handed Section 59 warnings for annoyance on motor cycles in Trewen Road, this means if they are caught or stopped again for similar reasons , then their bikes will be confiscated and a hefty payment needed to recover them or risk them being crushed. Also one person on Parc y Helig was issued a cannabis warning for possesion and anoyher arrested for same offence at the same location. 07 March 2010 16:33:37

Hi, Just wondering if someone can enlighten me on some local history. Walking on the disused part of Gwernllwynchwyth Road (walking from G'chwyth Road by Ffordd Scott to the Bypass), we noticed there is a long stone brick surrounding wall or building with an arched doorway. Anyone know what this building was? Also, can anyone tell me where Gwernllwynchwyth House was situated? I'd like to suggest that the BCA set up a forum on this website, to provide a bit more interactivity between locals? Thanks, 01 March 2010 15:35:31

MISSING CAT My beloved 10/11 month old cat Yoshi is currently missing in the Birchgrove, and possibly Llansamlet or other surrounding areas. He lives on GlanBran Road and has been missing for over a week now. He is a male, un-neutered moggy with a black and white tuxedo pattern (Black with white moustache, bib, belly and socks. He is wearing a green collar with a red outline and a green bell. He has a tag but since it is so new, it is unfortunately blank. If anyone has seen this cat around the area, please let me know immediately! I'm hoping he is just courting, though he is so young and so friendly, he could by anywhere. Thanks. 28 February 2010 02:18:42

Has anyone been in touch with the Council regarding the growing pot hole on Gwernllwynchwyth Road, just before the M4 Bridge? Seems to be getting worse by the day... 27 February 2010 11:28:36

i would just like to thank the residents of birchgrove for supporting me by displaying my karate flyers in their shops, the response from parents and children who know practice karate at the centre has been fantastic, and i am thouroughly enjoying teaching everyone 25 February 2010 17:29:54

Did you know that in the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2008 for Llansamlet, Birchgrove is bottom of the pile. Check out this link http://www.swansea.gov.uk/media/pdf/8/o/WIMD08_Llansamlet.pdf 02 February 2010 21:24:24

Hi, Just wanted to drop you a line and inform you that we've been in contact with our Road Traffic Team and in the near future the stretch of Birchgrove Road that leads towards Glais will be reclassified from 40mph to 30mph and our speed camera van will be using the road. We haven't had a date of when the speed will be changing. PHIL WILLIAMS PCSO 54310 BIRCHGROVE/ENTERPRISE PARK LAKESIDE POLICE STATION MOBILE: 07805301643 Phil.williams@south-wales.pnn.police.uk 02 February 2010 20:28:45

The history section about Birchgrove is really interesting. Well done for putting this on. There must be thousands of photos out there that can be put on. Grand job 31 January 2010 22:03:36

I would like to express my concern for the pedestrians walking at top of Heol Las joining on to Birchgrove rd, there is no pavement and the cars come speeding through, it is very dangerous, the speed limit should be reduced, as there is an accident waiting to happen, nobody seems to want to help, everyones passing the buck. 13 January 2010 18:12:08

i am very impressed to see that there is a police officer by the primary school and also the comp in the morning and in the evening. I feel it is a pitty that Birchgrove has nothing to offer children, there is not much going on in the community centre for them and more and more are on the streets. also Birchgrove main road is terrible, the cars and vans race for the traffic lights and people in the houses are taking a risk every time they pull out of there drives. 24 October 2009 01:02:16

I have sent a letter to Mr Holley. Hopefully he will re-consider the pavillion to be demolished.. And understand how important the Pavilion is to everyone in Birchgrove. 07 October 2009 08:40:34

Having grown up a stone's throw from Heol Las park, it's a shame to see it gradually deteriorate. Why is Ynystawe Park so well maintained less than 2 miles away? I remember 'Parky' who used to man the office in the Pavillion - no one would step out of line on his watch in the late 80s (when you had to pay to play tennis). At least there were tennis courts then. Tarmac courts are better than nothing and easier/cheaper to maintain. My answer would be for the new or renovated Pavillion to be manned part time by the local Police who could use it as a base of operations. With vehicular access at the North and South ends it makes sense. Also a few street lamps wouldn't go a miss. 28 September 2009 20:14:35

I didn't even know that this website existed-about time something was done as this seems to be an area that comes off second best in our city. 27 September 2009 19:56:58

I have just received a fl-yer through my door from the Birchgrove Community Association, regarding the Councils proposal to demolish the pavilion at Heol Las park. There are a couple of questions i would like answered. 1 At the moment do any of the Football / Rugby teams actually use it as a changing facility?. 2 Are there facilities installed, IE, water, electricity, drainage?this would be a huge expense to upgrade this system, showers etc. 3 The biggest problem i can see, is how to make a refurbished building, vandal proof, £111000, is a huge resource for the council to find, in these times of financial restraint, only for it to end up 18 months down the line, in the same condition as it is in now. Its a tragedy to see it falling into disrepair, as it holds memories and historic value to many in the Birchgrove community, but without any form of security measures running alongside the refurbishment project, i fear it will be a waste of money. Its a shame local youths, cant apprec

Hi. Dont know if this is the right section to post on. But id like to inform the local resisdents that our cat is missing. He is 1 year old black short hair, little bit of white on his chest, and back foot, Green eyes. He was last seen on Monday evening 17.08.09. We are around Greys Terrace area. Me and my wife are very worried about him, and would like him to come back home. any information would be greatly appreciated. 12 Greys Terrace. 07920181236/ 01269 594910 Thankyou. 21 August 2009 17:02:25

Can someone take time to write in to the local police inspector and thank his Police officer and PCSOs for continuing to serve our community..since the new PC has taken over in mArch 09 life is a lot better here for us...don't you agree. Can we see that letter published on here to. Thanks. 02 August 2009 15:01:35

Subject: Can You Help? "Hi, I am looking for friends and assosiates that I grew up with in Birchgrove, unfortunately Llansamlet school does not come up as a recognised school when I try to search for schoolmates, could you help me with my problem? I left school in 1962/3 and my name is Mary Carter, I had a Sister called Jean and a brother called Viv, my fathers name was also Viv and my mothers name was Florie (florence) who's maiden name was Packington. I was born and grew up on Trewen road, Birchgrove. I would be very greatful if you could help me, thanks, Mary." 04 July 2009 16:31:54

Hi, I lost my Camera in Heol Las park on 03.06.09 its a black Olympus FE-330. I was wondering if you could please mention it on this site. Thank you ** If you find the camera please email birchgroveca@gmail.com and we will pass on the details ** 09 June 2009 22:10:17

I think the childrens play area should be cared for and i think there should be a play area for older kids . The childrens play area gets vanderlisd all the time. 06 May 2009 20:52:31

This is how visiting people to Swansea view us now! "The first inkling that things might go pear-shaped was arrival at the recommended Park & Ride off Junction 45 of the M4. This turned out to be a large patch of rough wasteland containing around a dozen unofficial traveller caravans with assorted lorries, dogs and horses together with the burnt out remains of what must have been some poor unfortunate's caravan right by the entrance." http://new.pinkun.com/cs/forums/1638169/ShowPost.aspx 15 April 2009 20:23:08

I just wanted to drop a quick mail to wish you luck in your campaigns particularly those involving Heol Las Park. I grew up in Birchgrove in the 1970s and spend more hours than I can remember very happily in the park come rain or shine. The place is full of memories. Once again good luck. 08 April 2009 12:19:39

I apologise for not being able to attend tonight's meeting. Being disabled, without transport & living up the Gwalia make it difficult for me to attend evening meetings. However i am interested in what you do & you have my support. 26 March 2009 15:53:19

Hi! I am sorry that I am unable to attend the next meeting concerning Birchgrove Community. 1. I would like to know what is or can be done as regards the speed limit in the Birchgrove / Heol Las area, this is a joke waiting for an accident to happen, it seems as if my family are the only ones abiding by it and the others over taking us and giving a load of abuse, also does the speed limit apply to Taxi's and Buses. 2. Cars parking on the pavement along Heol Las, not allowing enough room for my daughter to get passed in her wheel chair, she has to go into the road which is very dangerous at the speed the traffic travels at.. 3. Pot holes net to be tackled following the very cold spell. 4. Heol Las Park, the pavilion, why will it cost so much to knock it down and rebuild it. 22 March 2009 21:26:30

Hello Unfortunately I cannot make the meeting next week as I am away I would however point out some facts that I would like to be passed on to the Police- Scooters / quad bikes / scramblers are constantly speeding through the park - almost daily The gates are a waste of time as they just go down the side by the Rugby club and get through that way Dog walkers are letting dogs foul all around the park - DAILY - even around the kiddies play area UNDER AGE TEENS ARE DRINKING AND TAKING DRUGS PRACTICALLY EVERY NIGHT- POLICE HAVE APPEARED THERE A COUPLE OF TIMES BUT THEY TRY TOO EARLY. I WALK DOGS LATE AT NIGHT AND ASSURE YOU THAT THESE KIDS ARE THERE AROUND 10.30 / 11.00 PM. I HAVE SEEN THEM COMING DOWN FROM BIRCHGROVE ROAD WITH WHITE CARRIER BAGS FULL OF WINE, CANS AND VODKA. YOU ONLY HAD TO SURVEY THE SCENE THERE YESTERDAY ( SAT ) AND THIS MORNING - MASSES OF BROKEN BOTTLES, BIG CHARDS OF GLASS DUMPED ALL OVER THE PLACE - INCLUDING THE GRASS AREA WHERE THIS MORNING LI

Does anyone know why the fences have all been removed on the field adjacent to Heol Las (opposite Heol Las close?) This is a very attractive green space as you come into the district. Is this site subject to development? 19 March 2009 20:17:16

Three weeks ago, I phoned the council regarding the speed measuring sign on Birchgrove Rd., past the post office, which is broken. It hasn't been fixed yet. Would it be useful to set up a task and finish group specifically for this as there are a lot of issues regarding traffic. I would be willing to get involved as would many others. 19 March 2009 20:14:35

Just to let the locals know that a burglary at the top of Ffordd Scott, and in Llys-y-Bryn was carried out last week. Lock your Windows and leave a light on when you go out!!! 28 January 2009 22:49:56

I visited Heol Las Park today and I was apalled by the condition of the play area, available for my children. It is so run down and needs a complete overhaul. Whoever is responsible needs to spend some money or I wont be bring my children there again. 10 January 2009 00:09:05

Reported to Swansea Council - Sign Lights not Working on Junction 44 Roundabout 07 January 2009 22:08:42

Reported to Swansea Council - - Light not working junction with Gwernllwynchwyth Road and Ffordd Scott. - Tarmac has sunk around lighting Column under M4 bridge, Gwernllynchwyth Road. - Footpath at bottom of Ffordd Scott has risen + water leeching onto road causing ice to form. - Lights not working on new road section under railway bridge, off Gwernllwynchwyth Road. 05 January 2009 20:53:31

A potential financial solution to the problems in Heol Las Park(?) http://www.hlf.org.uk/English/HowToApply/OurGrantGivingProgrammes/Parks+for+People/ 04 January 2009 02:32:46

Reported to Swansea Council - Lights not working on Gwernllwynchwyth Road, below Motorway Bridge. 27 December 2008 20:24:29

Reported to Swansea Council - Sign lights not working Gwernllwyhchwyth Road junction with Heol Las 27 December 2008 20:10:22

For neighbourhood statistics on the electoral ward of Birchgrove/ Llansamlet, copy and paste this into the internet address bar : http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/ 08 December 2008 20:03:05

Just to make residents aware of a problem at the bottom of Ffordd Scott. Several cars including my own have been damaged by youths throwing stones at Cars travelling along Ffordd Scott / Gwernllwynchyth Road. They are hiding in the trees up on the bank. This is Criminal damage and the culprits need to be stopped. 05 December 2008 00:02:19

Great website - why not have this website added to Birchgrove primary school in the links section as it has a lot of hits and the Rugby club?