This was my second civic service, the annual perambulation of the 'chain gang' around each other's parishes to celebrate the host's year as civic head, and as usual it was an occasion to savour.
The other two civic services that have taken place in South Wales so far, in addition to the one I attended in Carmarthenshire last month, have been in Caerphilly and Monmouthshire. The Lord Mayor represented Swansea at those two events.
The Neath Port Talbot service took place at St Theodore's Church in Port Talbot and was followed by a high tea at Margam Orangery. It was hosted by Mayor, Councillor Dennis Keogh and his Mayoress, Mrs Christine Keogh.
The highlights were undoubtedly the two choirs, Kenfig Hill and District Male Voice Choir and their youth choir, Crescendo. Their contribution was original and brilliantly executed, making an impression on the whole congregation.
There may well be many more chain gang reunions before the year is out.
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