Date set for return of Swansea’s ‘Together at Christmas’ event

The Together at Christmas event, organised by JR Events and Catering with support from Swansea Council, will be held on Tuesday, December 9, running from noon until 3pm.

At its heart will be a free two‑course Christmas meal, alongside live entertainment and stalls from local services and charities offering advice and support.

Support through the winter

The council says the event comes as part of wider efforts to ensure no one in Swansea is left without accommodation during the colder months. It forms part of the authority’s #HereForYouThisWinter campaign, which also includes free travel, food initiatives and welcoming spaces across the city.

Council leader Rob Stewart said:

“I’m very proud that we are able to deliver another wonderful Together at Christmas event this year, and that once again we will be pulling out the stops to provide a little extra help to those who need it.

It would not be possible without our wonderful partners at JR Events & Catering and I’d thank them for inviting us to work with them again.”

“A special afternoon”

Now in its ninth year, the event has become a fixture in Swansea’s festive calendar. Jess Rice, director of JR Events & Catering, said the team felt compelled to continue despite challenges facing the hospitality industry.

“The last few years have been some of the most difficult in recent memory – with so many facing financial problems through to extreme isolation and loneliness. We simply couldn’t stand back and not help, having seen the happiness and support this event brings annually.”

Event manager Shannon Williams added:

“Can you imagine a Christmas with little to no food, festivities, family or friends? This is the reality for some of Swansea’s most vulnerable people, so together with Swansea Council, we’re so proud to once again host Together at Christmas. It’s an open invitation for an incredibly special afternoon.”

She said volunteers were already in place to help run the day, but organisers are still seeking offers of entertainment, services or donations to make the event as memorable as possible.

Anyone able to contribute can contact Shannon Williams at [email protected].

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