It is a year of anniversary’s this year, and on Friday I was at the fantastic Sketty Hall to help celebrate the 60th anniversary of the re-consecration of St Mary’s Church in the city centre, following its near destruction during World War Two bombing.
St. Mary's is the civic church and even has a Lord Mayor's warden to look after whoever holds the office at services. It is important therefore that we support them in the same way that they support the City.
Saturday was a first for me, as I headed to Swansea Castle in full Mayoral robes to lip sync to a pop song written by local songwriter Michael Mullan for the city’s 50th anniversary celebrations.
“This is our city” is an anthemic dance track that’s sung by Justine Afante, who performed at the Christmas Parade this year. She is only 12 and is tipped to be Swansea’s next superstar. The video is viewed as an opportunity to show the nation what talented people we have in Swansea, and it involves the children and adults who will shape Swansea's landscape for the next fifty years.
Keeping with the Swansea 50 celebrations, I will be attending the Sandfields Street Party in St Helens Road on Thursday. There’s a lot planned for Swansea 50 and neighbourhood activity like this is part of the celebration.
On Friday I will join the Lord Lieutenant, High Sheriff and Deputy Leader of the Council for the official flag raising ceremony for Swansea 50 at the Guildhall.
The weekend sees the celebrations continue, with Brynmill Park’s fun day on Saturday, then later that day the Deputy Lord Mayor will be at the Pontarddulais & Hendy District Festival, while I will be attending the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution’s Summer Ball at the Brangwyn Hall.
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