IberoLatinXpression Dance Rehearsal at the Grand Multicultural Hub Members of Iberians & Latin Americans in Wales (ILA-WALES CIC) recently gathered at The Grand Multicultural Hub (Swansea Grand Theatre) for an energetic dance rehearsal! The session is part of our IberoLatinXpression project, which celebrates cultural heritage, community connection, and personal wellbeing through dance and music. Participants [...]

Ceramic Plates Exhibition at Glynn Vivian Art Gallery Congratulations to our talented ILA-WALES CIC members! Their handcrafted ceramic plates are now on display at the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery in Swansea. This beautiful community exhibition celebrates local heritage, personal identity, and creative storytelling. Pop in to support our artists and admire their wonderful work!

Creative Ceramics Workshop at Glynn Vivian Art Gallery Members of ILA-WALES CIC recently enjoyed an inspiring ceramics workshop at Swansea's Glynn Vivian Art Gallery. Fifteen adults and five children took part, designing custom motifs for individual plates and contributing to a large collective ceramic plate under the theme "Our Heritage, Our Story". This session is [...]

Natural Cosmetics & Family Wellbeing Workshop at Swansea Wellbeing Centre Community members gathered at the Swansea Wellbeing Centre for a creative and relaxing Natural Cosmetics Workshop. Organised by Iberians & Latin Americans in Wales (ILA-WALES CIC), the session brought together adults and children for an engaging afternoon focused on self-care, sustainability, and artistic expression. Skincare, [...]

Celebrate Day of the Dead in Swansea This October! Join us on Saturday, 31st October 2026, as we bring the colorful traditions of Mexico’s Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) to the heart of Swansea! Organised by Swansea City Council in collaboration with Iberians & Latin Americans in Wales (ILA-WALES CIC), this vibrant [...]

Swansea Stories: Exploring Cultural Heritage Through Ceramics Over the summer, members of Iberian and Latin Americans in Wales (ILA Wales) took part in an inspiring series of ceramic workshops. Led by artists Esther Ley and Patti McKenna, the group explored the historical links between the Swansea Pottery story, Iberia, and Latin America. The project examined [...]

Project Reference: Part of Project 27 Location: South Wales (Swansea & Llanelli) Focus: Community Action & Volunteering Supporting Our Local Communities Through Volunteering At ILA-Wales CIC, we believe in the power of working together to create positive change. As part of Project 27, our amazing volunteers give back by supporting ten different like-minded organisations across [...]

On Sunday 15th February 2026, several ILA WALES members attended a Flamenco Concert at St Mary’s Minster in Swansea. The performance was led by dancer Rebeca Ortega and guitarist Ramon Ruiz. It was a wonderful opportunity for our members to gather and enjoy this cultural event together in the heart of the city.

The community garden project at Sketty Community Centre has officially restarted on Friday 30 January 2026. This initiative brings together members of the community who would like to take part in growing plants, improving the shared outdoor space, and connecting with others in a positive and welcoming environment. The garden is a place to learn, [...]