Every effort has been made to include as many people as possible in the events staged for this anniversary, and thanks must go to those in the Lord Mayor’s office, the Mansion House, the council’s special events team and the communications staff for making it all possible.
However, fifty years of city-status is not the only anniversary we have celebrated. I have noted over twenty notable landmarks that have fallen during my term of office, many of which I have had a role in commemorating.
In 2019 alone, we have marked the hundredth anniversary of the opening of Singleton Park, Oakleigh House School and the founding of Swansea Rotary Club. 2019 was the ninetieth year since Parc Williams in Loughor was established (ten years for its friends’ group) and the sixtieth anniversary of the reconsecration of St Mary’s Church, the formation of Swansea Philharmonic and the founding of 1st Cwmbwrla Brownies.
Penclawdd Brass Band, the Loughor Life Boat and the DVLA were all established in 1969, whilst Dylan Thomas Theatre and Morriston RFC choir were set-up ten years later and celebrated their fortieth anniversary in 2019.
Talking Hands, a group for children and deaf people was 20 years old last year, and Swansea Historical Society had its tenth birthday. And of course, it was one hundred years since Swansea resident, Arthur Whitton Brown became the first person to fly across the Atlantic.
These events, the societies, institutions and the people associated with them form part of the rich and diverse tapestry which underpin the communities and history of our city. It underlines what a great place Swansea is to live and work in and what a privilege it is to be the Lord Mayor.
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