Yesterday, I joined Ospreys and Welsh Rugby International James King, along with Siany from Mumbles Pier and The Wave radio station at the Liberty Stadium for the annual High 5 Awards.
The awards recognise inspirational stories of young people in Swansea who have picked up the challenges life has thrown at them and gone on to make the most of their skills and talents.
The celebrations for Swansea’s 50th anniversary as a city continue this afternoon with a reception at the Mansion House for Gowerton Local History Group. This is the 20th community celebration held so far. We’re aiming for 50 before the year is out.
Calon Lân is often referred to as Wales’ second national anthem. The hymn has made its way into popular culture, sung by crowds at sporting events and even more recently by politicians at the Houses of Parliament.
On Friday I will be at Caersalem Chapel in Treboeth, the burial place of John Hughes, who composed the music for Calon Lân, attending a concert by Swansea Male Voice Choir and the Singleton Singers organised by the Calon Lân Society. Next year marks the centenary of the death of Daniel James Gwyrosydd, who wrote the words for Calon Lân.
The MOCSA Young Welsh Singer of the Year competition has been ongoing since 1977, with previous winners including a youthful Sir Bryn Terfel in 1988. I’m pleased therefore to have been invited to the Great Hall on Swansea University’s Bay Campus on Sunday to find out who will be the next rising star.
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