Our Tree Planting Scheme

Here at Digs Swansea always are trying to do our part to help the planet. Since 2021, we started a scheme where every time we let a property, a tree gets planted. So far, we have paid to plant more than 300+ trees in countries such as Madagascar and Nepal. We are already trying to reduce our environmental impact, and are proud of the number of properties we have with solar panels as well as the amazing effort made by our tenants with recycling, but we still wanted to do more.
We are determined to get as many trees planted as possible and here is why: - They benefit the environment by providing homes for various forms of life, cooling our climate, and improving our soil. - Not only do they benefit the environment, but us humans to! They purify water, the air and create better social condition. - Not to mention they make the world a beautiful scenic place.
We know we aren't perfect, but we firmly believe that every little helps when it comes to making the world a better place!

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The Halloween Quiz!

By Oliver Wright • October 31, 2026

How well do you know Halloween in Wales? Wales has its own Halloween traditions, and some of them are actually pretty strange. So we thought we would put together a quick quiz and see how much you know about Calan Gaeaf and some of the old Welsh Halloween traditions. 1. What is the Welsh name for Halloween? A) Calan Gaeaf B) Calan Mai C) Gŵyl Dewi D) Noson Nadolig 2. What is the Hwch Ddu Gwta? A) A headless horse B) A tailless black sow C) A Welsh witch D) A giant black dog 3. What does Ladi Wen mean? A) The Black Lady B) The Old Lady C) The White Lady D) The Witch Lady 4. What was traditionally lit as part of Halloween celebrations in Wales? A) Lanterns B) Bonfires C) Candles D) Torches 5. According to old Welsh folklore, what could happen if you were the last person to leave the Halloween fire? A) The White Lady would appear B) The Hwch Ddu Gwta could get you C) You would have bad luck for a year D) You would have to relight the fire 6. Which of these is actually part of Welsh Halloween folklore? A) The Tailless Black Sow B) The Pumpkin King C) The Red Dragon Witch D) The Swansea Skeleton 7. Calan Gaeaf traditionally marked the start of what? A) Spring B) Summer C) Autumn D) Winter 8. According to old Welsh beliefs, when were ghosts said to appear at the stiles? A) Sunrise B) Midday C) Midnight D) Lunchtime 9. You are walking home after a Halloween night out in Swansea and hear something behind you. What are you doing? A) Turning around B) Running C) Pretending you heard nothing D) Texting the group chat We are not saying there is a right answer to this one. 10. Last one. Which would you least want to see on your walk home? A) The Ladi Wen B) The Hwch Ddu Gwta C) A massive spider D) A seagull that has spotted your chips So, how did you do? 8–10: You actually know your Welsh Halloween stuff 5–7: Not bad 2–4: You clearly need to do some reading 0–1: Probably best to stay inside this Halloween The answers A — Calan Gaeaf B — A tailless black sow C — The White Lady B — Bonfires B — The Hwch Ddu Gwta could get you A — The Tailless Black Sow D — Winter C — Midnight Questions 9 and 10 are just for fun.

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October 17, 2026

Are you a Brynmill, Uplands, Sketty or City Centre person?