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Gorseinon is a town located in south Wales, near the Loughor estuary. It was a small village until the late 19th century when it grew around the coal mining industry.

Government
Gorseinon is the name of an electoral ward and community in the City and County of Swansea. The electoral ward consists of Gorseinon Town and the surrounding rural areas, in the parliamentary constituency of Gower. The ward and community are coterminous with each other and encompass the town. Gorseinon has its own elected town council.

Prior to local government re-organisation in 1996, the town of Gorseinon was administered as part of the Lliw Valley district. Since 1996, Gorseinon has been governed by the City and County of Swansea council.

The ward is bounded by Penyrheol to the north west, Penllergaer to the east and Kingsbridge, Swansea to the south.

Education
Penyrheol Comprehensive School is where 90% of 11-16 year olds go. The school's main building has been destroyed by a fire, by arson, in 2006.The school will have a brand new building in september 2008.The fire destroyed most of the school where pupils lost work and GCSE coursework. Additionally the town is home to Gorseinon College, a tertiary college that provides further education and adult learning.

Sport and leisure
Gorseinon is home to one of Britain's largest carrier pigeon societies. The Pigeon Institute of Gorseinon was founded by Gregory Moorlock in 1863. Gorseinon's local rugby team is Gorseinon RFC. Gorseinon hosted the National Eisteddfod in 1980.

Famous citizens
It is the birthplace of British Tory politician Michael Howard and actor/comedian Keith Allen.

Libraries in Gorseinon:
Gorseinon Library
   15 West Street
   Gorseinon
   Swansea
   SA4 4AA
01792 516780
Opening Hours
   Monday 9.00am-6.00pm
   Tuesday 9.00am-6.00pm
   Wednesday 9.00am-6.00pm
   Thursday 9.00am-6.00pm
   Friday 9.00am-8.00pm
   Saturday 9.00am-5.00pm

Rugby in Gorseinon: Gorseinon RFC

Vets in Gorseinon:
The Haven Veterinary Group
   50 Alexandra Rd
   Gorseinon
   Swansea
   West Glamorgan
   SA4 4NN
01792 896379

Tawe Veterinary Group
   42 West St
   Gorseinon
   Swansea
   West Glamorgan
   SA4 4AA
01792 892987

Theatres in Gorseinon:
Penyrheol Theatre
   Pontardulais Road
   Gorseinon
   Swansea
   West Glamorgan
   SA4 4FG
01792 897039

Pubs/Bars in Gorseinon:
Kingsbridge Inn
   Swansea Road
   Gorseinon
   Swansea
   West Glamorgan
   SA4 4AS
01792 892229

Mardy Hotel
   High Street
   Gorseinon
   Swansea
   West Glamorgan
   SA4 4BT
01792 892616

Station Hotel
   17 High Street
   Gorseinon
   Swansea
   West Glamorgan
   SA4 4BX
01792 896844

Tavern Y Trap
   Swansea Road
   Gorseinon
   Swansea
   West Glamorgan
   SA4 4AS
01792 892733

The Village Tavern
   1 High Street
   Gorseinon
   Swansea
   West Glamorgan
   SA4 4DJ
01792 899599

The West End
   West Street
   Gorseinon
   Swansea
   West Glamorgan
   SA4 4AA
01792 894217

Restaurants in Gorseinon:
Raduni Bengal Kitchen (Indian)
   103 High Street
   Gorseinon
   Swansea
   West Glamorgan
   SA4 4BP
01792 891162

Rajputana Tandoori (Indian)
   44 High Street
   Gorseinon
   Swansea
   West Glamorgan
   SA4 4BT
01792 895883

Cafes in Gorseinon:
Alberts Cafe
   75 High Street
   Gorseinon
   Swansea
   West Glamorgan
   SA4 4BP
01792 892289

Bon Appetit
   West Street
   Gorseinon
   Swansea
   West Glamorgan
   SA4 4AA
01792 892709

Busy Lizzies
   Phoenix Way
   Gorseinon
   Swansea
   West Glamorgan
   SA4 9WF
01792 894062

The Copper Kettle
   Gorseinon
   Swansea
   West Glamorgan
   SA4 4BP
01792 896767

Elaines Cafe
   105-106 High Street
   Gorseinon
   Swansea
   West Glamorgan
   SA4 4BP
01792 896134

Lynnes Kitchen
   Gorseinon Road
   Gorseinon
   Swansea
   West Glamorgan
   SA4 4DQ
01792 899545

Miko's Coffee House
   107 High Street
   Gorseinon
   Swansea
   West Glamorgan
   SA4 4BR
01792 892040

Take Aways in Gorseinon:
Bodrum Kebabs & Pizzas
   63 High Street
   Gorseinon
   Swansea
   West Glamorgan
   SA4 4BP
01792 229650

Favourite Pizza
   24 High Street
   Gorseinon
   Swansea
   West Glamorgan
   SA4 4BX
01792 894444

Happy Chef
   10 Alexandra Road
   Gorseinon
   Swansea
   West Glamorgan
   SA4 4NW
01792 892747

Johns Fish Bar (Fish and Chips)
   1 Frampton Road
   Gorseinon
   Swansea
   West Glamorgan
   SA4 4XY
01792 894236

Mai Hong
   115 High Street
   Gorseinon
   Swansea
   West Glamorgan
   SA4 4BR
01792 894685

Mona Lisa Fish Bar (Fish and Chips)
   61 High Street
   Gorseinon
   Swansea
   West Glamorgan
   SA4 4BP
01792 892422

Paradise Balti (Indian)
   23 High Street
   Gorseinon
   Swansea
   West Glamorgan
   SA4 4BX
01792 898919

Roma 2000 (Fish and Chips)
   104 High Street
   Gorseinon
   Swansea
   West Glamorgan
   SA4 4BP
01792 891818

Roma Fish Bar (Fish and Chips)
   48 High Street
   Gorseinon
   Swansea
   West Glamorgan
   SA4 4BT
01792 892516

Southern Fried Chicken
   41 High Street
   Gorseinon
   Swansea
   West Glamorgan
   SA4 4BT
01792 898880

Treasure Island
   7 Brynafon Road
   Gorseinon
   Swansea
   West Glamorgan
   SA4 4YF
01792 894000

For Children in Gorseinon:
Jackanory (Playgroup)
   St Catherines Church Hall
   Princess Street
   Gorseinon
   Swansea
   West Glamorgan
   SA4 4US
07899 793576

Misc in Gorseinon:
Gorseinon Working Mens Club
   11 Brighton Road
   Gorseinon
   Swansea
   West Glamorgan
   SA4 4BN
01792 892754

Llwchwr Workmens Club
   8+9 High Street
   Gorseinon
   Swansea
   West Glamorgan
   SA4 4DJ
01792 892961

New Lodge Gorseinon Independent Social Club
   Alexandra Road
   Gorseinon
   Swansea
   West Glamorgan
   SA4 4PE
01792 892719

Rileys Pool, Snooker & Poker Club
   12 High Street
   Gorseinon
   Swansea
   SA4 4BX
01792 893440


Taxis in Gorseinon: Angel Cars rear of 105-106 High St Gorseinon Swansea West Glamorgan SA4 4BP 01792 891499 Swallow Taxis 18 High St Gorseinon Swansea West Glamorgan SA4 4BX 01792 898888

Retail in Gorseinon:
Sainsbury's - Gorseinon Local
   14 Alexandra Road
   Gorseinon
   Swansea
   West Glamorgan
   SA4 2NW
01792 893713

Places of Worship in Gorseinon:
Blessed Sacrament Church
   Alexandra Road
   Gorseinon
   Swansea
   West Glamorgan
   SA4 4NX
01792 892722

The Christadelphians
   110 Pontardulais Rd
   Gorseinon
   Swansea
   West Glamorgan
   SA4 4FQ
01792 874921

St Catherine Church In Wales
   Princess Street
   Gorseinon
   Swansea
   West Glamorgan
   SA4 4US
01792 892849

Schools/Colleges in Gorseinon:
Gorseinon College
   Belgrave Road
   Gorseinon
   Swansea
   SA4 6RD
01792 890700
01792 898729
admin@gorseinon.ac.uk
www.gorseinon.ac.uk

Gorseinon County Junior School
   Pontarddulais Road
   Gorseinon
   Swansea
   SA4 4FE
01792 892408

Gorseinon Home Tuition Centre (Pupil Referal Unit)
   Youth Network Centre
   Pontardullais Road
   Gorseinon
   SA4 2FE
01792 899141

Gorseinon Infant and Nursery School
   High Street
   Gorseinon
   Swansea
   SA4 4BN
01792 892739

Penyrheol Comprehensive School (Secondary)
   Pontarddulais Road
   Gorseinon
   Swansea
   SA4 4FG
01792 533066

Penyrheol Primary School
   Frampton Road
   Gorseinon
   Swansea
   SA4 4LY
01792 892337

Pontybrenin Primary School
   Glyn Rhosyn
   Kingsbridge
   Gorseinon
   SA4 6HX
01792 891151

Ysgol Gymraeg Pontybrenin (Primary)
   Loughor Road
   Kingsbridge
   Gorseinon
   SA4 6AU
01792 894210

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