Cuppa Mushroom Coffee

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Well the opposite I bought cuppa mushroom coffee and it is disgusting😂 does anyone have a better brand or should I bail on the whole mushroom coffee idea?

I finally caved and bought a bag of a popular mushroom blend last week to try and cut back on caffeine jitters. I just poured my third cup down the drain. It tastes like I blended wet soil with old coffee grounds. I want the focus benefits but I need to actually look forward to drinking it. What am I missing? submitted by /u/jimmymadis to r/MushroomCoffee [link] [comments]

I stuck with mushroom coffee for around 3 months mostly out of curiosity. I kept seeing claims around steady energy, focus, less crash, etc and wanted to see if any of that actually holds up over time. For context I was a pretty standard 2 to 3 cups a day coffee person. Not super sensitive but I did get the occasional jitters and that predictable afternoon dip. So I decided to pull the trigger and got myself a Mild Roast from Everyday Dose. First 2 to 3 weeks felt pretty normal which from what I’ve read kinda makes sense, a lot of the ingredients people talk about like lion’s mane, chaga and L-theanine aren’t really acute effect things in the same way caffeine is. They seem to be more subtle and cumulative if anything. Around week 3 is when I started noticing a difference but it wasn’t like more energy in a raw sense. It was more like the shape of my energy changed. Less spike lead to no crash, more flat and consistent There’s actually some logic there too, lower caffeine and L-theanine is known to smooth out stimulation a bit so instead of that sharp peak you get something more even. That matched my experience pretty well. Focus wise same story. Not stronger, just calmer. Fewer moments of feeling overstimulated. I also noticed my stomach handled it better than regular coffee. Biggest takeaway after 90 days, it’s not a performance enhancer it’s more of a tradeoff tool. You’re basically giving up some intensity for consistency which from a longevity perspective, that actually made more sense to me. Fewer spikes, less reliance on high caffeine intake, potentially better stress response over time but obviously this is all pretty indirect and lifestyle dependent. I'm still using it now mostly because it fits my routine and I prefer how it feels day to day so I guess you could say I made the switch. But also reason I'm posting is to see if anyone else here has looked into this longer term or seen anything interesting research wise beyond the usual surface level claims submitted by /u/Natural_Salt6761 to r/Biohackers [link] [comments]

I’ve been thinking about taking mushroom gummies for a while. I currently buy lions mane, cordyceps, reishi, and chaga. 3rd party tested powder. I mixed it into my morning tea every morning. The problem is that this gets quite expensive, it’s not an enjoyable drink, and as someone who is insanely busy, I don’t like the time it takes (I know it’s only a few minutes, but I just want something easy). I tried the big coffee brands, like ryze, cuppa, and mudwtr. But I just feel like those don’t work as well, and I’m unsure if they use fruiting body or mycelium. I’m also fairly certain that the dosing isn’t great. I started looking into gummies, and found a couple brands that have good dosing and fruiting body only. But I also saw that gummies aren’t the greatest? Why is that? If it has good dosing and good quality mushrooms, and also offers like 10 different mushrooms, why is it not great? It makes my life so much easier to just pop a gummy (or 2 with the brand that I recently got) every morning. And the brand I’ve been using as of late feels like it’s working. Is it just placebo? submitted by /u/Probably-Placebo to r/MushroomSupplements [link] [comments]

so I've gone through like 4 different mushroom coffees since last winter and most of them were honestly disappointing first two (Ryze and some cheap brand) tasted like dirt and gave me nothing. third one was fine but $60+ a bag and I just couldn't justify it monthly Heard of Lucid maybe 6 months ago.. the taste actually good for me which was the main thing. and I stopped getting that afternoon crash where I'd want to nap at my desk only complaint is the subscription is kind of annoying to manage, had to skip a month and their portal was weird about it. but the actual coffee I'm keeping anyone else cycle through a bunch before finding one that stuck or am I just picky submitted by /u/CheekyChardonnay to r/MushroomCoffee [link] [comments]

I Am tired of the bitter ones that dont do anything. I want real reviews. Which brand actually tastes good and gives you clean energy and focus without the jitters? submitted by /u/midnight_sunshine13 to r/MushroomCoffee [link] [comments]

Cuppa refuses to answer my emails demanding they cancel my subscription that I never signed up for. Does anyone have a phone number for them. They don’t provide one anywhere on their website. submitted by /u/ABnerDLewis to r/MushroomCoffee [link] [comments]

This link should give you a $5 off coupon (no min) for Cuppa mushroom coffee by putting in your email address - it should route you to bettercuppa dot com (please comment if it stops working so I can take it down) submitted by /u/FunkyHairBalls to r/referralcodes [link] [comments]

I keep getting ads for Cuppa on Instagram and I noticed something strange. Some of them were coming from Cuppa, but some were coming from a differnt page. When I looked at the page they have a link to a fake review site that pretends to review coffee. The #1 pick for every category is always Cuppa. When I tried Cuppa I thought it was the worst of all the mushroom coffees I tried, so maybe that's why they're doing this? Either way, needless to say it's probably best to stay away from that company. This is the site. WWW.JUSTNAUTRALHOMES.COM submitted by /u/xDoseOnex to r/MushroomCoffee [link] [comments]

I‘m fairly new so I apologize if this has been covered a gazillion times already, but I claimed an item that shows 2 of the item plus states it is a “pack of 2”. the item description further states “60 servings”. I was sent just one of the item, 30 servings. My gut says just continue reviewing as usual, it was $0 ETV so no big deal (I might feel differently if I was paying the hefty taxes on 2 items, these are not cheap bags of coffee haha). But what have others done in this situation? May the company want to know only one item got sent out? It was in RFY meaning it’s sold by Amazon. Anyone else claim this and get both, or did we all erroneously get sent one? And the company sells 1-packs and 2-packs, when I review it it’ll come up like I got a 2-pack. Does it matter? submitted by /u/DancingTVs to r/AmazonVine [link] [comments]

My husband and I were gifted a few bags of Ryze recently and have really enjoyed it. The flavor and smell is odd, but we both generally feel better. He has serious digestion issues and tends to get severe bloating after many meals (even low gluten and non dairy). For the past few days, he’s been feeling much better and I’m thinking we will try to get this or something like this regularly. My question is, what coffee should you choose for a health priority? I read that Ryze has too low of a dose of all 6 to actually offer a benefit. Cuppa seems to just use Lions Mane and Cordyceps. But, if Ryze is “too low of a dose,” why all the glowing reviews? Are they fake or potentially placebo effect? Cuppa has a good deal running, and if people have experienced similar digestive benefits with the 2 shroom blend, then I’d be interested to check it out. I’m also curious about any mushroom capsule supplements that anyone is aware of or enjoys. Supplementing with mushrooms seems to really work! submitted by /u/NoWish6260 to r/MushroomCoffee [link] [comments]

Day 1: Chocobar stuffed inside a choco bauli 7/10 Day 2: Chicken stuffed Breadroll. Gigantic and saucy . 8/10 Day 3: Maggi Cuppa Noodles. My all time fav submitted by

Day 1: Chocobar stuffed inside a choco bauli 7/10 Day 2: Chicken stuffed Breadroll. Gigantic and saucy . 8/10 Day 3: Maggi Cuppa Noodles. My all time fav submitted by

Day 1: Chocobar stuffed inside a choco bauli 7/10 Day 2: Chicken stuffed Breadroll. Gigantic and saucy . 8/10 Day 3: Maggi Cuppa Noodles. My all time fav submitted by

These TV ads for Ryze Mushroom “Coffee” are so strange. Goes something like this: Lady in a bathrobe (day drinking?) takes the trash can to the curb and notices this cute/shy mushroom who follows her back into the house. The mushroom makes her a cuppa his finest and she gets her act together, working out and putting the booze away. Now the mushroom lives with her and starts plotting on the neighbors. Weird. submitted by /u/DancesWithHoofs to r/WeirdAds [link] [comments]

I guess he prefers his thigh meat with organic-blend decaf instead of Chianti. submitted by /u/elsbeth-salander to r/LawAndOrder [link] [comments]

Juat ordered a bag thru Amazon, heard it's more like coffee. I like Ryze, but trying something different. Ryze def gives you energy and mental focus I feel. Just taste horrible but I add creamer and it's manageable. I did the subscription but put wrong address ( like and idiot) and it was returned. Taking forever to get re delivery to me. Just thoughts on Cuppa as I just ordered one for today's delive submitted by /u/InteractionMedium353 to r/MushroomCoffee [link] [comments]

Has anyone tried any of these mushroom mixed drinks at all? Rize, cuppa, or others out there. I've been seeing this new one I'd like to try, "Everyday Dose," which has a nice combination of mushrooms in it. What are your thoughts on this? submitted by /u/YankeeEchoTango1921 to r/NooTopics [link] [comments]

Had anyone tried these mushroom drinks? Rize, cuppa or others? I'm seeing this new everyday Dose mix mushroom powder but wondering on your thoughts over it? submitted by /u/YankeeEchoTango1921 to r/NooTopics [link] [comments]

Hi all, I'm back with another round-up of all the great stuff going on across Swansea this week. Find it below - or looks and reads better with images here: https://www.swanseascoop.com/p/swansea-murder-live-show CSI Swansea: Can You Solve the Murder? 🕵️‍♀️ Plus: Pumpkin Painting, Wild West, Chinese Food, Chestnut Festival, Flying Machines Good morning, Swansea! This is the Swansea Scoop. The local newsletter that feels like nabbing a parking spot right in front of the supermarket 😊 In this week’s Swansea Scoop: 👮 Live True Crime Show! 😋 Scrumptious Scoops! 🌰 Chestnut Festival! 🎨 Paint Along For Charity! … and tons more! Let’s get to it. — James THE DIGEST Credit: Swansea Council 🐴 A life-size horse sculpture made from 850 horseshoes has been unveiled at the Swansea Canal in Clydach. Created by artist Ollie Holman and commissioned by Swansea Council, it honours the horses that once towed barges on UK canals. 🚁 The Wales Air Ambulance store in Cwmdu has been crowned the Wales winner in the UK’s Favourite Charity Shop Awards. The shop was one of 6,500 nominated and voted on by over 13,000 people. 🎸 Derrick’s Music on Oxford Street has been named among The Guardian’s top 10 favourite record shops in the UK. ☕ The new Salt and Light Coffee House has opened in Gorseinon, and it looks like a light and airy space to grab a coffee and some cake. It's open Tuesday to Saturday from 8 AM - 4 PM. 📍 17 Pontardulais Road, Gorseinon, Swansea, SA4 4FE 🛀 The former Lazy Frog Floatation Centre in the Uplands has a new owner and a new name - Swansea Floats. It offers state-of-the-art deprivation pods and an infrared sauna. 📍 1 Uplands Terrace. Open Thu - Sun, 10 AM - 8.30 PM. 🐶 Swansea Council has lifted its summer restriction to dogs on several Swansea beaches, including Bracelet Bay, Caswell Bay, and Swansea Bay. Check out the full list here. SCRUMPTIOUS SCOOPS Fika, Mumbles’ bagel specialist is launching a brand new menu tomorrow (Monday October 7th), with new sides and a build-your-own-bagel option. Image credit: Fika Breakfast bagels include sausage & bacon, mushroom & egg, and a vegetarian option with halloumi, egg, avocado, and rostie. Plus, there’s French toast and sides like truffle and parmesan, and mac and cheese. Credit: Fika Lunchtime bagels include chicken katsu, salmon, BLT, and beetroot hummus. There’s plenty of good coffee to wash it down with, too. For evening food, enjoy tapas along with a wide selection of cocktails (a new menu launching too!), wines, beer, and cider. Fika Menu ⏰ Opening Times: Monday - Thursday: 8 PM - 9 PM Friday - Sunday: 8 AM - 11 PM 📍 Location Map and Directions: 44 Newton Rd, Mumbles, Swansea, SA3 4BQ Want your business to be featured as a Scrumptious Scoop next week? Reply to this e-mail for more details! WHAT’S ON 🔪 Could You Could Get Away With Murder? Credit: Taliesin Arts Centre If you’re like me, there’s nothing more soothing than a true crime documentary exposing every horrific and grizzly detail of a murder investigation - especially before bed. And now you can put your detective hat on in real life, as Murder: Staged arrives at the Taliesin Arts Centre on Friday October 11th at 7.30 PM. Join research psychologist and psychopathy expert Cheish Merryweather to explore five different types of killers who thought they could get away with murder. Tickets £18 - £22.50. 🖌️ Live Stream Paint Along For Charity Credit: Paint Along Lady Claire Timbrell AKA The Paint Along Lady will be painting 15 works of art in 15 hours at Founders and Co. on Sunday October 13th from 7 AM - 10 PM to represent the 1 in 15 people who attempt suicide in the course of their lifetime. She’s aiming to raise £15,000 for CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably), a suicide prevention charity. The event will be live-streamed on Facebook, but if you can get down to the venue to paint along (all materials provided!), she’d welcome your support! 🧪 Book Ahead: Swansea Science Festival The Swansea Science Festival, hosted by Swansea University, returns to the National Waterfront Museum on the weekend of October 26th and 27th. There will be tons of free activities for all ages, but also several ticketed shows from the likes of CBeebies’ Andy Day and Maddie Moate, bushcraft expert, Ray Mears, and many more. These will likely sell out early, so book early if interested. BEST OF THE REST There’s loads to do and see across the city this week, starting with: Monday October 7th 📖 Poetry Book Launch: Natalie Ann Holborow will be in conversation with Susie Wild at Waterstones from 6 PM for the launch of her brand new collection of poetry, Little Universe. Free | Just turn up! 🐝 Meet the Author: Join Rae Howells, author of The Language of Bees and This Common Uncommon for a reading from her new book at Oystermouth Library. 11AM | Free Tuesday October 8th 🐎 Wild West Stage Show: The Rising Stars Theatre Company presents Yee-Haw, a rootin' tootin' Western show that's a twist on a Shakespearean classic - at the Grand Theatre at 7.30 PM. Tickets £15. 📕 Author talk: Welsh author Emma Glass will be chatting about her new novel, Mrs Jekyll, with Carole Hailey, author of The Silence Project at Waterstones at 6 PM. Tickets £3. 🎨 Pottery Painting: Join Craftsea for a fun and creative pottery painting workshop at the recently re-opened Albert Hall from 6 PM - 8 PM or 8 PM - 10PM. Perfect for beginners, and all materials provided. Tickets £22. Wednesday October 9th Credit: The Grand Theatre 🤣 Stand-up Comedy: Head to the Cross Keys pub from 8 PM for an evening of laughs hosted by Duck Phaser Comedy Club, featuring Matt Price, Kie Carson and Andrea Wollard. Tickets £10-£15. Pumpkin Paint & Sip: Join Full of Graze for an evening of pumpkin painting, cheese nibbling and wine drinking from 6 PM. Tickets £30. ✏️ 60+ Climbing: Join Sport and Health Swansea at 2 PM for a free beginners climbing session at Dynamic Rock - plus a cuppa and a brownie in the cafe. Every Wednesday in October and November. Free | Booking required. 🎻 Folk Singalong: Head to the Railway Inn in Killay from 8 PM for a relaxed and informal sing and playalong of traditional folk tunes - or just soak in the atmosphere with a pint of real ale. 😂 Ed Byrne: Join the stand-up comedian for his Tragedy Plus Time show, turning life's toughest moments into laughs - at the Grand Theatre at 7.30 PM. Tickets £35. 🎭 Rough Diamonds Performance: Expect big laughs, drama, and powerful political insight as the Fluellen Theatre Company plays out Swansea University’s Creative Writing MA performance pieces at the Taliesin Arts Centre at 7 PM. Tickets £5. 🔔 Tubular Bells: To mark last year's 50th anniversary, the iconic album (plus other Mike Oldfield hits) made famous in The Exorcist and at the 2012 Olympics will be performed live at Swansea Arena at 7.30 PM. Tickets from £40.15. 🪴 Planters and Permaculture: Join Room2Grow for a free workshop in planter building, permaculture and outdoor cookery at Hafod Prmary School from 10 AM - 12 PM. Also on October 16th from 1 PM - 3 PM. Booking required. 🎸 Carpenters Tribute: Join The British Carpenters for a special tribute night at The Grand Theatre at 7.30 PM, featuring West End musicians and starring Sally Creedon as Karen Carpenter. Tickets £34. ✒️ Tales by Moonlight: Join award-winning writer Eric Ngalle Charles at Volcano Theatre from 11.30 AM - 1.30 PM for a storytelling masterclass on African folklore and griot traditions, and learn to enhance your storytelling skills through creative prompts. Thursday October 10th Credit: Taliesin Arts Centre 🐬 Ocean Film Festival: Head to the Taliesin Arts Centre at 7.30 PM where The Ocean Film Festival World Tour will showcase thrilling short films that celebrate incredible marine life and seafaring adventures. Tickets £15.50 - £17.50. 📙 Author Q&A: Join author Alan Bilton in conversation with Carole Hailey at MumbAles from 6 PM - 7 PM, with a Q&A and readings from Bilton’s books, At Dawn and Two Nightingales. Free | Booking required 🍜 Chinese Cooking Demo: Former restaurant owner John Kwok invites you to sample his cooking, learn tips and tricks and will be hosting a Q&A at Purple Elephant Coffee Shop inside Grace Church from 7 PM - 9 PM. Tickets £4. ♻️ Recycled Musical Instruments: Swansea Repair Space is hosting El Khat who will showcase their unique instruments made from recycled materials, with a Q&A session on how you can create your own. At Swansea Community Workshops (208 High St, Swansea) from 5 PM - 6 PM. Friday October 11th Credit: National Waterfront Museum 🐭 Museum Little Mice: Take your little one to the National Waterfront Museum for its free monthly Welsh stay and play session from 10.15 AM - 12.15 PM, featuring crafts, songs, and story time. This month’s theme is Halloween. Free | Just turn up! 🎸 Tarantism Acoustic Disco: Join two veterans of the festival scene playing stripped-down dance tunes and disco from the 70s and 90s, at The Ostreme Centre from 6.30 PM. Hosted by Mumbles Brewery, with award-winning beer available all night. 🗡️ Murder Mystery Dinner: Enjoy a 3-course evening meal while a murder mystery plays out around you in one of the Mercure Hotel’s elegant function rooms. Just what are those creepy noises? Tickets from £55. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Welsh Folk Evening: Menter Iaith Abertawe’s monthly folk session at Tŷ Tawe returns from 7 PM - late, with a warm welcome to new members. Bring your instruments to join in! 🇮🇳 Dandiya Dancing: Join in the popular Dussehra Indian festival celebrated by Hindus around the world, at the National Waterfront Museum from 7 PM - 9.30 PM. Led by Indian Kathak Dance professional and community artist, Sarita Sood. Tickets £2 - £3.50. Saturday October 12th Credit: Mumbles Market 🎶 Charlie Simpson DJ Set: The Busted guitarist will be DJing at Popworld on Wind Street tonight. The poster says doors at 7 PM and Charlie from either 9 PM - 3 AM or from 12.30 AM. I’m really not sure on this one, sorry! 🎤 Classical Choir Concert: Join The Harry Ensemble at St Mary's Church at 7 PM for a moving concert featuring Fauré's Requiem and the world premiere of The Closing of the Day by Gower composer Edward-Rhys Harry. Tickets £15 Adults, Under 16s free. 👛 Mumbles Market: Head to the Dairy Car Park in Mumbles from 9 AM - 1PM for a big gathering of local vendors selling everything from food and drink to crafts, art and clothes. 🦅 Zoomorphic Flying Machines: Join The Glyn Vivian Art Gallery from 10.30 AM - 12.30 PM for its monthly family art workshop, to design and make your own animal-inspired flying machine. Free | Booking Required. 🎨 Painting to Music: Join artist Owain Sparnon from 11 AM - 12 PM for a bi-lingual (English and Welsh) hour at the Mission Gallery's family workshop where you'll create a painting responding to various music genres. Free (£5 deposit required). 🍂 Autumn Fayre and Toy Sale: Grab a bargain as Llys Nini hosts a range of local stall holders and an "everything must go!" toy from 11 AM - 3 PM. 👛 Funky Craft Fayre: Shop for handmade gifts from local artists, makers and designers at the Ostreme Centre in Mumbles from 10 AM - 4 PM. Sunday October 13th Credit: Kilvey Woodland Volunteers 🌰 Chestnut Festival: Enjoy nature walks, willow weaving, rope making, live music, chestnut soup, toasting marshmallows and much more at this free family festival hosted by Kilvey Woodland Volunteers. It’s at the Crymlyn Bog Visitors Centre (SA1 8LN) from 11 AM - 4 PM. 👚 Marina Market: Head down to Dylan Thomas Square from 10 AM - 3 PM where local traders bring you the best in local produce, food and drink, clothes, jewellery, art, and more. 😄 Stand-up Comedy: Pinatas Burrito Bar hosts the Welsh heat of the British Comedian of the Year competition from 7 PM, featuring nine acts hoping to reach the semi-finals. Tickets £10. 🕺 ABBA Tribute: Celebrate 50 years of ABBA with ABBAMANIA, Europe’s top ABBA tribute band, performing a sensational two-hour show of timeless hits like Waterloo, Dancing Queen, and Mamma Mia - at the Grand Theatre, 7.30 PM. Tickets £30.50 🍄 Fungi Festival: Head to Clyne Gardens from 10 AM for a day of walks and talks all about fungi - spot them around the park, plus learn about their medicinal properties and environmental importance. 🏡 Garden Volunteering: Join The Shared Plate at Summit Good in Dunvant for its final volunteer event of the season. Help to wrap up the garden for the season and reward yourself with a free lunch. Free | Booking required. 5 FAMILY-FRIENDLY AUTUMN WALKS IN SWANSEA Credit: Alltrails The weather’s getting colder and wetter, but it’s the perfect time to get out to enjoy the autumn colour and local wildlife. Here are 5 family-friendly trails in and around Swansea for you to try. Full details of each walk is linked to at Alltrails (free sign up). 🥾 Penllergare Valley Woods Circular: A short 2.3km trail suitable for all-terrain pushchairs through woods and past waterfalls, with a coffee waiting for you at the Visitor Centre when you finish. 🥾 Snaple Point Circular: A beautiful 4.3km coastal trail taking you from Caswell Bay and on to Langland Beach, before returning to the start past Snaple Point and along the rocky shoreline. 🥾 Mumbles Hill Nature Reserve: A lovely 3.2km (shorter if you want) walk around Mumbles Hill Nature Reserve. The views from the top of the hill across Swansea Bay are stunning. 🥾 River Loughor and Pontarddulais Circular: Starting in Coed Bach Park Wood, this 5km trail heads through farmland, passing the River Loughor and Waungron, before returning to the start along the road and across the fields. 🥾 Sketty and Clyne Valley Circular: The longest walk here at 8.2km, it takes you from Sketty and through Clyne Valley Country Park where you can enjoy the scenic paths and woodland. SWANSEA WORDLE (#5) 🧠 Swansea Wordle has earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and it’s back for Round 5. Are you Swansea’s Wordle Champ? Prove it! Every answer is a place, person or thing related to our fine city. Have a go, then reply to this e-mail to let me know how you got on! Clue: A sporting location ➡️ Click here to play ⬅️ WEATHER Mon 7th: 16°C 🌡️ 13°C 🌦️ Light rain showers and a gentle breeze Tue 8th: 16°C 🌡️ 12°C 🌦️ Light rain showers and a gentle breeze Wed 9th: 15°C 🌡️ 9°C 🌧️ Light rain and a gentle breeze Thu 10th: 13°C 🌡️ 6°C 🌦️ Light rain showers and a gentle breeze Fri 11th: 11°C 🌡️ 5°C 🌤️ Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze Sat 12th: 12°C 🌡️ 6°C 🌤️ Sunny intervals and a ,oderate breeze Sun 13th: 13°C 🌡️ 9°C 🌧️ Light rain and amoderate breeze QUESTION TIME || || |Would you like the Swansea Scoop twice a week?| |👍 Yes - Monday and Friday👎 No - Sunday is enough| |Login or Subscribe to participate in polls.| LIVE MUSIC 🎸 October 7th The Uplands Tavern | Open Mic | 7.30 PM October 8th The Bayview | Open Mic | 8 PM October 9th Cu Mumbles | The Chris Keys Band | 8 PM The New Valley Bishopston | Open Mic | 7.30 PM The Cockett Inn | Open Mic | 8.30 PM October 10th Capel Y Nant | Gwilym Bowen Rhys | 7 PM The Bunkhouse | The Tom Emlyn Band | 6 PM Elysium | El Khat + Peirant | 7 PM Waterloo Stores | Open Mic | 7.30 PM October 11th Ynystawe Cricket Club | Into the Valleys | 7.30 PM The Gower Inn | Tusker | 7.30 PM The Oyster House | Friday Night Live | 8 PM October 12th The Bunkhouse | Asomvel, Muddi Brooke, ZacTheLocust and Jaws Of Life | 6 PM Sin City | The Emo Festival | 6 PM Taliesin Arts Centre | Steeleye Span | 7.30 PM October 13th The Bunkhouse | Katie, Art, Red Red Red and False Idles | 6 PM Elysium | Rachel Taylor-Beales + Bowen | 7 PM Hippos | Open Mic | 4 PM Waterloo Stores | Live Music Sunday | 8 PM THANKS Thanks for reading the Swansea Scoop. 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Hi all, I'm back with another edition of the Swansea Scoop. Thanks to all of you who have subscribed after seeing the Scoop on Reddit. Below is this week's newsletter (looks better with images): https://www.swanseascoop.com/p/hometown-hoedown-brangwyn-hall Please let me know your thoughts :) Good morning, Swansea! This is the Swansea Scoop. The local newsletter that’s like a cosy jumper on a crisp autumn morning 🍂 In this week’s Swansea Scoop: Hometown hoedown 🐎 Two walking tours 👟 Swansea’s best jackets 🥔 10 Family Fun Ideas 😊 … and tons more! Let’s get to it. — James P.S. If you enjoy the Swansea Scoop, please forward it to a friend! First-time reader? Sign up for free. THE DIGEST Credit: South Wales Police 🚶Work to Begin on New Gower Coastal Path Swansea Council has secured funding from the Welsh Government to create a new 370-metre section of the coast path between Rotherslade and Limeslade, following previous coastal erosion. The new path will create a fully accessible 1.5 metre-wide concrete route suitable for walkers, buggies, and wheelchair users. Work is expected to start later this month. 🐎 Beloved South Wales Police Horse Retires Max, a popular South Wales Police horse has retired after 11 years of service. Known for his bravery, he faced hostile crowds at football matches and protests, but also took part in the Queen's birthday celebrations, patrolled during Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding, and escorted rugby teams to the Principality Stadium. He even starred in Casualty, playing himself in what I’m told was an Oscar-winning performance. Famous for his distinctive moustache, Max will now enjoy a well-deserved retirement at The Horse Trust. @SWANSEA.SCOOP 📷 @marinever_ Tag @Swansea.Scoop on Instagram to get your photos in the Scoop! LOCAL BUSINESS Credit: Storm in a Teacup Coffee 💗 Swansea Market Vendor Turns Pink for Breast Cancer Month Storm in A Teacup Coffee Shop in Swansea Market will be turning pink for October to mark Breast Cancer Awareness month and to raise awareness. Grab a coffee and a treat at the stall (find it in the corner of Swansea Market near the Union Street entrance) to spread the word and to help raise money for a really worthy cause. 🔐 New Escape Rooms Open in Fforestfach Escape Kingz is Swansea's newest escape room attraction, and it’s just opened up in Fforestfach. The venue has two rooms to test your team's logic, skill, and ability to keep cool under pressure: The Dutchess is a pirate-themed adventure and The Executioner's Room sees you trying to escape from a locked chamber before you're toast. Tickets £50 -£65 per team. Escape Kings Swansea, Ystrad Rd, Fforest-fach, Swansea SA5 4JB 🫓Popular Market Vendor Re-Launches After being closed since July, Bowla in Swansea Market has just re-launched at Stall 60 in Swansea Market with a brand new menu and in a new, bigger unit - just a few doors down from where it was before. The award-winning bowl-in-a-roll vendor is the brainchild of father and daughter Clayton and Hannah Worth. Its bowls include fillings such as lamb cawl, chicken tikka, and pulled pork. New Farm Shop and Deli Opens Near Mumbles After a complete refurbishment and rebrand, the former Norton Stores between West Cross and Mumbles has re-launched as The Norton - a cafe, deli and farm shop selling a huge variety of food, wines, ales, coffee, flowers, treats and more from local suppliers - way too many to mention here. So if you’re down that way, it’s definitely worth popping in for a look. 9 West Cross Ave, West Cross, Swansea SA3 5TS. Open Mon-Sat 8.30 AM - 7 PM, Sun 9 AM - 3 PM. WHAT’S ON 🎸 Live Britpop Performance and Blur Documentary I don’t know about you, but the last few weeks have left me feeling kind of Oasis’d out - and no, it’s not just because I didn’t manage to bag tickets for their comeback tour and definitely not because I sulked for a good few days afterwards. Perfect timing, then, for a different Britpop distraction in the form of Blur - who are the subject of Blur: To the End, a brand new documentary depicting the year following the band’s surprise reunion in 2022. It’s being screened at the Taliesin Arts Centre on Thursday September 19th at 7.30 PM. But that’s not all. Arrive early to hear Dylan Cai perform a series of Britpop hits live beforehand. Tickets start from £5. 🤠 Hometown Hoedown at the Brangwyn Hall If there’s one thing you can say about the Brangwyn Hall, it’s that you can never know what it’s going to throw up next. 1950s tea dance? Certainly. Rock concert? No worries! Full concert orchestra? Easy peasy. Okay then, how about a Wild West-themed rootin’ tootin’ hoedown complete with live country band, line dancing lessons, ranch-style street food and a bucking bronco? A natural fit, apparently! Grab your stetson and head down to the Brangwyn Hall on Friday September 20th at 6.30 PM for a Hometown Hoedown like no other in Swansea since… well, probably ever. Tickets from £25. 🏢 See Swansea in A New Light on Artist’s Walking Tour Most of us probably wouldn’t immediately think of Swansea’s city centre’s post-war architecture as particularly pretty or inspiring (Oxford Street on a dreary Tuesday afternoon, anyone?), but artist Catrin James is here to help you think differently. Join her on a walking tour (hosted by the Glyn Vivian Art Gallery) that highlights the rebuilding of Swansea’s town centre after WWII, from the early 1950s through to the early 1980s, and to the architects and styles that make Swansea unique. From modernism through to brutalism, you’ll learn to piece together the story of the city centre and leave wondering if it works for 21st century life. Free | Booking required. 🎭 At the Theatre I see you there, culture vulture. Check these out for size: Shock Horror (Grand Theatre, Wednesday September 18th - Saturday September 21st): Trapped by his disturbed parents, Herbert's only escape was through the endless late-night horror films that filled the screen. Now, years later, he returns to uncover the secrets hidden in the shadows of his past. Tickets £28. The Rest of Our Lives (Volcano Theatre, Saturday September 21st): A lively blend of dance, theatre, circus, and games that explores the unpredictable decline of two middle-aged performers: Jo, a dancer, and George, a clown. With a combined 100 years of life experience, these international artists bring humor, spontaneity, and floor-fillers in a joyful and hopeful performance. Tickets from £8 - £20. 👛 Pop-Up Markets Penllergaer Pop Up Market: Head to Llewelyn Hall (SA4 9AQ) from 11 AM - 3 PM for nearly 40 stalls selling everything from food and drink to jewellery, prints and homewares. BEST OF THE REST Credit: Socialdice There’s loads to do and see across the city this week, from stand-up and seaweed to suppers and skateboarding: Monday September 16th ⚽ Swansea FC History Talk: The Swans Trust is hosting four free heritage events exploring the rich history of Swansea City Football Club, including rare images, video clips, and stories about the club's post-war period and golden days of the 1950s. Aimed at over-50s, the talks will be held at various community centres,. This week’s talks are at: Phoenix Centre, Townhill: Monday September 16th at 10.30 AM -12.30 PM Bonymaen Community Centre: Thursday September 19th at 10 AM -12 PM 🎨 Ceramic Mug Painting: Get creative and paint a beautiful mug at Morriston Library from 10 AM - 12 PM (also at Gowerton Library on September 16th at 11 AM). Aimed at adults, booking required. Tuesday September 17th 🚽 The Girls Bathroom: Sophia and Cinzia, the voices behind the hit podcast "The Girls Bathroom," bring their Planet Tour to Swansea Arena (doors 6 PM, showtime 8 PM) 🏰 The Ultimate Disney Party: Enjoy Disney-themed food, a live DJ, "magical” cocktails and live Disney show at The Swigg, from 7 PM. Tickets £5. 🏄 An Evening of Surf Shorts: Enjoy an evening of short surf films at the Taliesin at 7.30 PM, curated by Swansea-based community, Daughters of the Sea - from longboarding lifestyle, to pioneering Ghanian surfers and skaters. 🧑🏼‍🎨 Cyantype Workshop: The Studio in Swansea city centre is hosting free art and photography workshops every Tuesday from 11.30 AM - 1 PM - this week, it’s cyantype printing. Wednesday September 18th 🤣 Open Mic Comedy: The Studio is hosting a night of stand-up from Mortal Combat Comedy Club, with Sandro Ford headlining. Doors open at 7 PM and entry is free. 🛹 50+ Women’s Intro to Skateboarding: Head to Exist Skatepark from 6.30 PM - 8.30 PM for a free intro to skateboarding. No experience necessary, all equipment provided. Free. Registration required. 🪴 Environment Centre Gardening: Lend a hand at the Environment Centre’s urban garden - make new friends and learn new skills, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned gardener. ♟️ Board game social: Pop along to Socialdice from 7 PM - 10 PM to play board games and make new friends in a relaxed and friendly environment. Individuals and groups of friends all welcome. 🔎 Crime Fiction Authors Trio: Waterstone’s is hosting three popular novelists to discuss their new books, including Sarah Pearse, author of Sanatorium and Chris Lloyd, author of The Unwanted Dead. Tickets £3. ✏️ Relaxed Life Drawing: Head to Elysium Gallery for a friendly informal life drawing session. Doors open at 6 PM for drawing to start at 6.30 PM. Materials are provided and a drink from the bar is included. Tickets £8 on the door. 👨🏽‍🦱 Men's Tai Chi: Join Brewtime Men's Club for a free beginner's Tai Chi class and a cuppa at HQ Urban Kitchen every Wednesday at 10.30 AM. 🍁 Autumn Fun Day: Head along to the Montana Community Centre from 11 AM - 3 PM for games, a bake sale, hair braiding, tuck shop, pre-loved stalls and lots more - hosted by Brynhyfryd School. Thursday September 19th 🌲 Wellbeing in Nature for Over 50s: Connect with nature to boost your self compassion at Camp Dryad, Parkmill from 10 AM - 2 PM. Explore self-care techniques, forage for plants for their food and medicinal properties, and enjoy outdoor cooking. Free for all Swansea Bay Cluster patients | Contact for more info and to book. 👻 Spooky Walking Tour: Join HQ Urban Kitchen's Swansea in Gloom storyteller from 7.30 PM - 9.30 PM to discover Swansea’s darkest secrets of murder, superstitions, debauchery, and ghosts, uncovering tales from the medieval era to the mid-20th century. Tickets £11.55 🥁 Group Drumming: Homeschool families, pop down to the National Waterfront Museum for a free drumming session with Rhythm of Play and One Heart Drummers from 1 PM - 2.30 PM. Booking required. 👞 Clog Dancing Club: Join the first of six weekly clog dancing sessions (Clwb Clocsio!) at Ty Tawe in the city centre from 6 PM - 7 PM - no dancing experience required! Ages 5+ | Free, but booking required. Friday September 20th 😂 Comedy at Founders: Make your way to Wind Street for an evening of top stand-up from five comedians including Noel James, Pratik Barman and Welsh Jesus. Doors open at 8 PM and the show begins at 9.15 PM. Tickets £10. 🍫 Chocolate Tasting: Join Swansea Fair Trade Forum at The Environment Centre at 6.30 PM to learn about how chocolate producers are dealing with climate change - plus the chance to taste different Fairtrade chocolate. Free | Booking required. 🍷 German Wine Tasting: Join Dafydd at Elwyn (604 Mumbles Road, SA3 4D) from 7.30 PM - 10.30 PM for an evening of learning about, sipping and savouring a variety of exquisite German wines. Tickets £10. 🎨 Free Art Session: Art Swansea runs free art sessions every Friday at Dyfatty Community Centre (SA1 1NB) from 7 PM - 9 PM - all materials are provided, as well as still life setups. These aren’t lessons - just a chance to have fun and explore your creativity. 🎵 Male Voice Choir Concert: Morriston RFC Male Voice Choir will perform at All Saints Church in Mumbles at 7 PM, with proceeds in aid of the RNLI Mumbles Lifeboat. Tickets £12 🛶 Canoeing for 60+: Try your hand at canoeing in a self-led session at Coed Gwilym Park from 10 AM - 11 AM, with members of The Canal Society on hand for support and encouragement. Free | Booking required. Saturday 21st 🥊 Joshua vs Dubois: After back-to-back losses, Anthony Joshua is desperate to reclaim his status as one of the world's top heavyweight boxers, but he has to get past Daniel Dubois first. Here are just a few of the venues confirmed to be showing the big fight live: The Dunvant, Hogarths, Rileys, Jack Murphys, The Bryn-y-Mor, The Wig & Pen. 🍄‍🟫 Seaweed, Mushrooms and Yoga: Join Flo and Beth, co-founders of High Tide at Bracelet Bay from 2.30 PM - 6.30 PM to learn how to harvest edible seaweed and mushrooms, then try beach yoga and enjoy a feast of seaweed-inspired dishes from Rhannu Wild Supper Club. 🪩 Afternoon Disco: Saturday afternoon is the new Saturday night at Cu Mumbles' Boogie Days event, featuring dancefloor favourites from the 70s, 80s and 90s from 3 PM - 8 PM. Tickets £10. 🚶‍♂️Hafod Morfa Copperworks Tour: Meet in Landore Park & Ride at 11 AM for a free walking tour to learn about Swansea's once thriving copper industry and discover why the city became known as Copperopolis. 🤣 Bianca Del Rio: The seasoned comic's "Dead Inside" stand-up tour stops at Swansea Arena, covering topics including politics, pop culture and cancel culture. Doors open 6.30 PM | Tickets from £33.79. 🍻 Pontardawe Folk & Ale Festival: Experience a whole day (and night) of fine folk music and a wide variety of ales at the Pontardawe Inn’s Folk & Ale Festival from 12 noon. Sunday 22nd 🍽️ Autumn Equinox Supper Night: Enjoy a seasonal supper cooked in a wood-fired oven using produce grown in the GRAFT garden at the National Waterfront Museum - plus live music and a botanical bar serving beautiful drinks and local ales. 6.30 PM - 9.30 PM | Tickets £22.50pp. 🏡 Green Scene Volunteering: Lend a hand to weed, sweep, plant, sand and paint at Brynmill Primary School from 10 AM - 12.30 PM. Snacks, cake, and refreshments provided free! WEEKEND FAMILY FUN Stuck for a weekend family activity? Try one of these: Saturday September 21st 🖌️ Family Art Club: Pop down to The Glyn Vivian Art Gallery from 10.30 AM - 12.30 PM to draw and colour your own imaginary-world maps and use recycled materials to turn them into playable three-dimensional board games. Free | Booking required. 📗 Fairtrade Funday: Join the gang at Oxfam Bookshop from 10.30 AM - 12.30 PM to help them create an A-Z of Fairtrade from Amazing banana costume to Zaytoun’s Palestinian produce. ⏳Sand Animation: Join Sand Fairy, Oksana Merhut, for a spellbinding show as she creates stunning pictures in real-time from sparkling grains of sand, set to beautiful music at St Mary’s Church in the city centre at 7 PM. Tickets £9 - £13. 🗝️ Mumbles Treasure Hunt: From 9.30 AM - 12 PM, grab a clue sheet from the Ostreme Centre and follow the trail around Mumbles and back - success gets you stickers, treats, and entry into a big prize draw. £10 per team, proceeds go towards South Gower Eisteddfod yr Urdd Dur a Mor. 🦉 Dylan’s Animal Trail: Drop in any time to the Dylan Thomas Centre to hunt for the animals Dylan wrote about in his poetry. Pick up a trail sheet from front desk and win a bookmark if you find them all. 🖼️ Kids Paint Club: Head to Elysium from 11 AM - 1 PM to create a work of art to exhibit in the international Beep Painting 2024 exhibition. 🎭 Eisteddfod Play: Ty Tawe is hosting a Welsh language, child-friendly performance to teach about the heart-breaking but inspiring story of chief poet, Hedd Wyn, bard of the Black Chair at 11 AM. Free | Booking required. Sunday September 22nd 👦🏻 Parc Y Werin Fun Day: Summer’s not over yet! Enjoy a free bouncy castle, arts and crafts and magical dance party from 3 PM - 4 PM at Parc Y Werin in Gorseinon. 🎡 The Big Wheel £1 Tickets: Under 15s can ride The Big Wheel at Mumbles Pier for just £1 from Monday to Friday, 4 PM - 7 PM throughout the whole of September. Adult tickets are £6. 🏎️ See Senna’s F1 Car: A little drive from Swansea, Ayrton Senna’s Iconic McLaren MP4/4 will be the star attraction at Pembrey Circuit as it hosts the Welsh Motorsport & Supercar Festival from 10 AM - 5 PM. Tickets £20 - £25 | Children free! 5 BEST JACKET POTATO SPOTS 🥔 Credit: Spuddy Lovely The humble jacket potato: you won’t find it on a Michelin star menu or even a trendy food hall. But, with the weather getting cooler and the nights drawing in, is there anything more comforting than a steaming hot spud, stacked with flavour and guaranteed to keep you full for hours? Here are 5 of Swansea’s top spots to get your fill: 🥔 The Spud Stop: Something of a TikTok sensation, you’ll find The Spud Stop outside the old Wilko shop on Morriston High Street., serving up jackets with quality ingredients including chicken curry, corned beef, chilli con carne, and tuna mayo. 🥔 Crumbs Kitchen: A cosy cafe in the Uplands, perfect for people watching and offering hard-to-beat jacket potatoes from the traditional (beans and cheese, tuna mayo) to the exotic (cottage cheese and pineapple). 🥔 Spuddy Lovely: Established in 2023, you’ll find owner Jess and her family-run spud wagon serving piping hot jackets (choose as many toppings as you like!) all over the city, including at local markets like the Penllegaer and Pontardullais monthly pop-ups. 🥔Dilly's Kitchen: A warm welcome and food cooked like your mum made it (including jacket potatoes), in heart of Sketty. Toppings include mozzarella cheese, sundried tomatoes, cajun chicken, tuna, and bacon. 🥔 Spicy Spuds: A staple of Oxford Street for decades - find Chris Parsons serving up all manner of tasty jackets from just £4 each, every weekday from 10 AM - 2 PM. SWANSEA WORDLE (#2) 🧠 Swansea Wordle lives on! Many of you seemed to enjoy it, so are you ready for Round 2? Every answer is a place, person or thing related to our fine city. Are you Swansea’s Wordle Champ? Prove it! Have a go, then share your score on the Swansea Scoop Facebook Page - tap “Copy This Attempt” and paste your score into the comments of the Wordle post you see there. Clue: Died in NYC in 1953. ➡️ Click here to play ⬅️ ➡️ Click here to play ⬅️ COUNCIL NEWS 💰 Hundreds of projects benefit from UK funding Swansea Council has distributed nearly £22 million from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to support diverse projects across the city. Beneficiaries include Surf Therapy's "Surf to Success," wildlife restoration at Penllergare Valley Woods, and Swansea University’s BioHUB. Businesses like Imersifi, Cwtsh Hostel, and Bowla received grants for growth, carbon reduction, and website development. Cultural initiatives, including Elysium Gallery and the restoration of Oystermouth Castle, also benefited. New Mens Shed Supported By Council 👨Swansea's Men's Shed network has expanded with the launch of the Victoria Saints Men's Shed in Victoria Park. Aimed at fostering camaraderie, skill-sharing, and social support, the Shed is a welcoming space for men of all ages to connect and contribute to their community. Supported by a £100,000 grant from Swansea Council over four years, the Victoria Saints Men's Shed is located at the Bowls Green and will open every Monday from 11 AM - 1 PM. WEATHER Mon 16th: 17°C 🌡️ 12°C 🌤️ Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze Tue 17th: 18°C 🌡️ 13°C 🌦️ Light rain and a gentle breeze Wed 18th: 19°C 🌡️ 12°C 🌤️ Sunny intervals and light winds Thu 19th: 19°C 🌡️ 13°C 🌤️ Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze Fri 20th: 19°C 🌡️ 12°C ☀️ Sunny and a gentle breeze Sat 21st: 18°C 🌡️ 12°C 🌤️ Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze Sun 22nd: 18°C 🌡️ 12°C ☁️ Sunny intervals and light winds LIVE MUSIC 🎸 September 16th The Uplands Tavern | Open Mic | 7.30 PM September 17th The Bayview | Open Mic | 8 PM September 18th Cu Mumbles | Fraser Smith with Dave Cottle Trio | 8 PM Patti Pavilion | The Dead Daisies | 7 PM ERA Uplands | Jerry Williams Band | 4.30 PM The New Valley | Open Mic | 7.30 PM The Uplands Tavern | Blind River Scare | 8.30 PM The Black Boy | Open Mic | 9 PM The Bunkhouse | Bars and Melody | 6 PM September 19th The Bunkhouse | Vampires Everywhere | 6 PM Waterloo Stores | Open Mic | 7.30 PM September 20th The Studio | DMF | 7 PM The Bunkhouse | Andy McCoy Band (Hanoi Rocks) | 6 PM The Oyster House | Friday Night Live | 8 PM Sin City | The Complete Stone Roses | 7 PM The Hanbury | The Goodges | 8.30 PM September 21st The Railway Inn | Cold Comfort Club | 4 PM The Deers Leap | No Salad | 9 PM Elysium | Ynys + Mojo JNR | 7 PM Sin City | Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute | 7 PM The Bunkhouse | Swansea Young Musicians Network Showcase | 2 PM September 22nd ERA Uplands | Jemma Krysa | 4.30 PM The Railway Inn | The Mugwumps | 4 PM Waterloo Stores | Calon | 8 PM The Vic | The Oyster Boys | 6.30 PM The Bunkhouse | The Meffs | 6 PM Hippos | Open Mic | 4 PM SPORTS NEWS ⚽ Swansea City claimed a second Championship victory of the season, beating Norwich City 1-0 thanks to an own goal by Amankwah Forson. 🏉 Ospreys have announced that 21 contracted players will feature in the new Super Rygbi Cymru (SRC) this season, including Wales Under-20s number eight Morgan Morse. 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