SWANSEA has a reputation as a friendly and welcoming city and this is always at the forefront of my mind as Lord Mayor.
Earlier this week I welcomed a delegation from Nantong, our sister city in China. Maintaining friendship links is vitally important, and it is always a pleasure to act as an ambassador for the City by greeting overseas visitors in the Lord Mayor’s parlour.
Every month people from all corners of the globe pledge to become British citizens at our citizenship ceremonies. Many of them have already chosen to make Swansea their home, attracted by our beautiful coastline, iconic cityscape and friendly communities. It is a pleasure to join with the Lord Lieutenant and High Sheriff to formalise this relationship.
Swansea is also blessed with wonderful talent and last night I attended the annual showcase event at Pentrehafod School. It was a stellar performance, enjoyed by all present. I am also a governor of this school and immensely proud of the pupils, who have a very bright future ahead.
Today I’m attending Swansea Special Festival at Swansea University. Now in its 39th year, the Festival draws together hundreds of disabled children, young people and adults from all over Swansea to take part in two days of sport, music and socialising.
Swansea has a fantastic choral scene and I’m looking forward to the Phoenix Choir annual concert at the Taliesin on Friday night. On Saturday, one of Swansea’s famous sons, Sir Karl Jenkins is holding a 75th birthday concert at St Mary’s Church, as part of the Gower Festival and I’m delighted to have the opportunity to attend.
Finally, on Sunday the Lady Mayoress and I will end our civic week at a Choral Evensong at St Mary’s Church, where we will be joined by the Archbishop of Wales.
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