Mayor's Blog

Rev. Hugh James

Wednesday 8th February 2012

It was with great pleasure as Town Mayor that I was able to present Rev. Hugh James with a black cat plaque on behalf of Kidwelly Town Council.

Knitathon

Saturday 28th January and Sunday 29th January 2012

Over 24 hours 6 ladies, joined at times by other friends, crocheted and knitted for 24 hours, to raise funds for Cancer Research UK...

The result..... A 12 metre scarf and a patchwork blanket..... the final sum raised is still being counted....... Thank you for all of your support...

The Mayor and the knitters

The Mayor with Helen Summers of the shop K1 P1 and the finished scarf and blanket

Kidwelly's Got Talent

Saturday 28th January 2012

The Kidwelly Netball Club held another successful evening, where as Town Mayor I was honoured to be asked to judge all different catagories by all ages. The talent I witnessed was so tremendous.

Ty Golau

Tuesday 24th January 2012

What a lovely time I had when i attended the Ty Golau workshops.

Cor Meibion Dyffryn Towy Choir Concert

Saturday 14th January 2012

My Consort, Huw and I really enjoyed this successful concert with all different artists. What an honour it was as Town Mayor to present the Swindon Choir with a Kidwelly Black Cat plaque to take back with them, when we joined them the next day at the Red Lion in Llandyfaelog

Mayor's Charity Pantomime; Peter Pan

Thursday 5th January 2012

What a successful evening enjoyed by all ages

Angharad Rees and Jenny Smith handing out ice creams on the night

The Mayor's Christmas Card

This year the Mayor approached the three local schools for the design of her Christmas Card. All of the entries were of an amazingly high standard and the judging was very difficult although enjoyable

Below is the winning entry

The winner of the Christmas Card Design was Charlotte Town of Ysgol y Castell School

Runners up was Nia Griffiths of Ysgol Gwenllian School, Anwen Gower of Ysgol Mynyddygarreg school

The Only Way is Kidwelly

The Mayor met the contestant for the Miss Universe, who was fundraising for her chosen charity before the finals in Cardiff next February

In the photo with Jeanette is Sophie Walters,one of the finalists for the Miss Universe Contest, the current Miss Wales and the Miss Universe Director

The event was held in the Lord Nelson public house, Kidwelly

Dyfrig Dalziel's Workshops

Friday 16th December 2011

How pleasing it was to be invited to attend the workshops and witness the involement of the school children taking part in learning different skills in construction.

Mayor's Civic Christmas Carol Service

Thursday 15th December 2011

Kidwelly Town Council Special Achievement Awards

Monday 5th December 2011

What an honour as Town Mayor to present special achievements awards to everyone that were recognised in different catagories

Christmas Lighting Ceremony

Thursday 24th November 2011

Kidwelly Christmas lighting ceremony was a major success, the annual yuletide extravaganza was celebrated with carols sang around the tree accompanied by the Salvation Army on the Town Square.

There was a range of Christmas stalls as well as mulled wine and mince pies on offer and children had the chance to meet Santa and his special Elf in his grotto.

The community really came together and as Town Mayor I am delighted with the outcome and I am overwhelmed by the wonderful feedback received.

Cefn Sidan Rotary Club

Friday 11th November 2011

The Mayor and Consort were invited to attend the Cefn Sidan Rotary Club 40th Anniversary Celebration

Burns World Record

Sunday 18th September 2011

I was very honoured to be asked to be an official, independant verifier and observer for the record of the largest numbers of dogs in an obediance class, the record was for three commands spoken in Welsh to over 325 dogs with their owners. This is the largest event of its kind in one arena in Wales.

Mayor's Italian Evening

Friday 9th September 2011

The second Mayor's event was held at the Time for Tea, a tasty Italian evening. I believe in promoting and supporting the the businesses and organisations in the area that I love. It was a great night and was well supported by the local community and my fellow dignitaries.

Kidwelly Beer festival

Saturday 3rd September 2011

This sucessful event was held in the Princess Gwenllian Centre, around 330 people attended throughout the day. During the event 32 varieties of beer, 9 ciders and wine all locally produced were on offer. This was the 5th festival organised by the Trustees. I had great fun selling the beer tokens at the event and I am happy to announce that the 'Mayor's Inspiration' ale won the vote for being the most popular.

Mayor's Charity Event at the Gwili Railway

Wednesday 31st August 2011

Strawberry tea on the Gwili Railway, all who came along enjoyed the day, the beautiful scenery and the train ride

Pictures to follow soon

Kidwelly Station and 1st Kidwelly Scouts

Friday 26th August 2011

I was asked by the 1st Kidwelly Scouts to offically open the refurbishment work that had been undertaken by the Scouts and Cubs. With the help of the young people we unveiled the plaque that commemorates their hard work and all of the sponsors involved. How honoured I was to see my name associated with this work.

Kidwelly Horticultural Show

Saturday 13th August 2011

I was very honoured to be asked to be President at the Kidwelly Horticultural 40th Annual Show for the day.

There was a large variety of floral, vegetable, arts and crafts, wines and displays from the young people

Trinity's Pet Service

Sunday 7th August 2011

Rev. Felicity Randall held a serivce for the pets of the local community. A large variety of animals attended the cermony with their owners. Rev. Felicity blessed each and every animal individually and a good time was had by all.

Trinity arts and Crafts Exhibition

Saturday 30th July 2011

This year I had the honour of opening the Trinity Arts and Crafts exhibition.

The standard of all of the works on display was excellent to see

Kidwelly Carnival 2011

Saturday 9th July 2011

What an excellent day !! Thank you to the Welfare Committee for arranging a full packed, exciting family day out.

All of the community turned out on this beautiful day to enjoy all of the fun activities on the field and the action packed displays

I was proud to lead the procession of the Carnival parade around the Town.

Fferm y Garreg Royal Visit

Friday 1st July 2011

HRH Prince Charles visited Fferm y Garreg farm, owned by Mr and Mrs Gibbon as the Rural Action Day

Girl Guides at the Quay

Saturday 25th June 2011

To celebrate the RSPB Cymru Centenary and the Girl Guides Association 100 years Birthday, an event was held at the Kidwelly Quay.

Lady Susan Mansel Lewis, President of the Girl Guides, Leaders, Girl Guides, Brownies and Rainbows from Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire enjoyed a day of pond dipping, walks and birdwatching with the RSPB field team

Help the Heroes

Saturday 11th June 2011

Clock Rededication

Tuesday 31st May 2011

Following the work on the Spire, Tower and West wall of St Mary's Church, work was also carried out to refurbish the Town Clock.

A rededication ceremony was held on the 31st of May with the Bishop of St David's, John de la Bere

Beating the Bounds

Saturday 28th May 2011

Beating of the Bounds was an annual Walk which informed residents youndg and old of the boundary lines of the Kidwelly Parish.

Town Mayor, Jeanette Gilasbey, Revivied this tradition this year. Walkers were invited to join the 12 mile walk starting from St Mary's Church Parish rooms on Saturday the 28th May.

All monies raised by the walkers was split between their chosen organisation in the Town and the the Mayor's own Charity. Every Walker participating was sent a certificate to certify that thet took part in the event.