Closed Tuesday 10th October

The team are all off on a little trip …. no shreducation for the Tuesday, back open Wednesday for the open session at 6pm.

NEXT UP - UK INDEPENDENT VERT SERIES | WALES RAMPAGE

Only a couple of short weeks until the next big event lands! The UK Vert Series is a favourite on our summer calendar. This year is a two dayer with the qualifiers on Saturday 26th and an EPIC day of finals, bands & beers on Sunday 27th.

We’ve got the folks from Detonation Records down to showcase their new DIY Punk Record Label, bringing Manchester based band Pizza Tramp & locals Aerial Salad with them, expect a proper knees up this bank holiday weekend, its gonna be a big one! All ages welcome, Free Entry, just come along.

Here’s the line up:

Saturday

Vert Qualifiers 10 - 6pm

Skatepark open session as normal from 10am

Food 12 - 7pm

Sunday

Vert Finals 10 - 6pm

Skatepark Under 10’s session as normal from 10am

Open session in the Park from 12pm

Food 12 - 7pm

Only Cans Bar & Photo booth in the Yarden

Detonation Records After Party: Aerial Salad & Pizza Tramp from 7pm

VANS SHOP RIOT IS COMING .......

THIS IS GOING TO BE EPIC!!!!!!!! AUGUST 5th … DO NOT MISS IT
Vans Shop Riot is back and will be kicking off at our very own Spit & Sawdust on Saturday August 5th, where we will be seeing 20 different shops from all over UK battle in the indoor skatepark. Some heavy sessions will be going down and the winning shop team will have an all expenses paid trip to the European finals.

Keep your eyes open for a special skate jam happening on Friday August 4th with partners in crime @carvewicked & @forecast_intl. More details to come!

Every year, @vans_europe partners with legendary skate artists on the creative execution. This year @Vans is proud to have American artist @toddfrancisart designing all creatives for the event. 

Save the dates in your calendar, we look forward to seeing you there! #vansshopriot #vanseurope #vansskate #vansshopriot2022 @vansskate #toddfrancisart #spitandsawdust

INDIE NIGHT MARKET

We’ve got our first Night Market planned for Friday July 7th from 6-10pm (bar open til’ 11pm). 20 wonderful artists, makers and designers have been invited to show off their wares in our beautiful yarden! We’ll have delicious food, drinks, including our bargain Spritz! and the best summer garden vibes in the city. Come down, have a mooch, support local artists and chill. Kid and Dog friendly as always.

Cult classic - Dazed & Confused on the big screen!

 

Saturday 27th May @marlboroughwitch is back with Wild Midnight presents Cinema in the Bowl. This time transporting us to the late 70’s with Richard Linklater’s 1993 cult classic DAZED & CONFUSED.

“America, 1976. The last day of school. Bongs blaze, bell-bottoms ring, and rock and roll rocks. Among the best teen films ever made, Dazed and Confused eavesdrops on a group of seniors-to-be and incoming freshmen”. Criterion Collection

Get it in the diary & grab a ticket. here.

SKATE CAR BOOT IS BACK

 

Flick the moths off your Del boy flat cap & raid the penny jar.... Skateboard car boot 2023 incoming! From pre loved to factory seconds, vintage to on trend, our car boot has it all!!!! If you're interested in flogging your gear, twang us over an email and reserve your spot!

The Scorched Earth Trilogy

Coming to Spit & Sawdust this June, Opera in the Garden! Music Theatre Wales are projecting three Operas onto the halls of Spit for your viewing pleasure. Only £3 a ticket, come and support the arts!

Running on June 16th & 17th from 10pm. All welcome.

 

THREE STREET ART OPERAS FOR THE END OF THE WORLD

Created by DUMBWORLD in co-production with IRISH NATIONAL OPERA
Words & direction by John McIlduff | Music by Brian Irvine
Presented in association with Cardiff Singer of the World 2023

Opera as activism, projected on walls as street art. They may make you laugh, but may also make you demand change. We are presenting a new series of three street art operas which reflect on the environmental disaster we are facing, and the lack of serious climate action.

Bydd The Scorched Earth Trilogy yn cynnwys capsiynau integredig (yn Saesneg) ac felly bydd yn hygyrch i gynulleidfaoedd Byddar a thrwm eu clyw; bydd hefyd yn cynnwys isdeitlau Cymraeg.

The Scorched Earth Trilogy will have integrated captioning (in English) so will be accessible for Deaf and hard of hearing audiences and will also have Welsh subtitles.

Head to the Music Theatre Wales website for more details and to book tickets.

SPRINGTIME BIRTHDAY GARDEN PARTY!

It’s our 9th Birthday soon and we’re attempting to bring the sunshine to our little haven with a big ol’knees up.
We’re firing up the pizza oven, slinging out the hotdogs, pouring the spritz and inviting some of our green fingered chums over for a garden party 🍕 🌱🌿🌸🌷🌻
Aaaand we’ve invited @bigbearsocialclub and friends down to entertain us! 🐻 🎸
We’re also handing the stage over to you, fancy getting involved … swipe for next pic for details. Come hangout & jam! 🥁🪘🎻🎤
aaannnndd it’s FREE SKATE DAY Have your skate on us from 12pm (park and vert) 🤜🛼🛹🤘
aaaaannnnddd we will be launching our new billboard artist. 👩‍🎨🎨🖌️🖼️

That’s all folks.
Come on down.
Pray for sun.
Get merry. soon ……

MU-TH-UR-S DAY - Wild Midnight Presents: Cinema in the Bowl

@marlboroughwitch is putting on the 3rd Wild midnight presents …movie night at Spit and Sawdust this Mothers day and it’s a corker.

Grab a ticket and prepare to immerse yourself in the original 1979 genius that is Ridley Scott’s Sci-fi horror - ALIEN. There’ll be movie snacks and drinks at the bar, sofas and cushions - feel free to bring your own comfies!

Pretty sure that this movie has never been screened in a Skatepark bowl! …. limited spaces so don’t miss out, £5 a ticket. You can grab one HERE.

PROM QUEENS TAKEOVER for IWD

It’s International Women’s Day soon and to celebrate were going to be handing over our SISTERS OF SAWDUST session to PROM QUEENS SOCIAL on Thursday 9th April!

There are a whole bunch of phenomenal women in the skate scene, so let’s take a night to get together, support each other, listen to some of their wisdom and just have a bloomin’ fun night!

Here’s some features on the night:

  • Live DJs in the Park

  • JJ on hand for some Tips & Tricks Coaching - Got a trick you’re working on , or just need some pointers, she’s with us all night to lend a hand.

  • Skate Vids in the cafe - From interviews, to discussion panels and straight up skate vids, we’ve pulled together an array of inspirational content for your viewing pleasure.

  • Workshops - You’ll have a chance to taker a break and get creative on the night too!

(Please note: The Park is strictly a Women/Girl only Space for the evening / Everyone welcome in the Cafe)

EXTRA UNDER 10'S SESSION FOR HALF TERM

Extra Under 10’s Session added for half term. Thursday 23rd 3-5pm. All wheels welcome, plenty of space to unleash all that mad energy!!

WINTER WONDER JAM IS BACK .......... WITH BELLS ON

It’s Christmas limbo, switch the TV of, rise up off the sofa, put down that one hundredth sausage roll, shake a leg and head over to Spit. We’ve got prizes, giveaways, pop up food from Queen of Saucery X Tymor and a selection of delicious hot dogs. mulled wine, boozy cosy drinks and a tonne of festive cheer to throw at you.

Just to wet your appetite there’s a little throwback to 2018 below …. the last Wonder jam we were able to hold (pre lurgy) …. make 2022 a big one hey!

Big Thanks to all our prize givers & supporters :)

XMAS characters by Phil Morgan

Christmas Opening Hours

 

Don’t fret we’ve got some shredding time for you over the festive period!! Under 10’s can go wild with their new wheels on Friday 30th December, we’ve got s couple of open sessions and the big bonanza WINTER WONDER JAM!! A Christmas event not to be missed …..

No more Tips & Tricks ….

The time has come for Tips & Tricks to end, but don’t fret - we are making way for a longer super charged Saturday Open Session.

Now open every Saturday from 10am! - If you want a nice chilled session head on over, we’ll have the coffee ready!

NEW ..... MONDAY OPEN SESSIONS ARE HERE !!

More skate time on the cold, dark days!!
🚨Early Christmas present alert🚨 🌲🪵🧑‍🎄"On the 5th day of Christmas my true lo..blah blah blah" OPEN MONDAYS FROM THE 5TH OF DECEMBER!!!! 6pm - 10pm for your wheeled needs! 😀😀😀 Cafe open Wed-Sun for that Spit & Sawdust goodness,