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Local Photographer thanked for his service to the community.

Chris Chapman, known to all in the community as The Snappy Chappy was thanked for his years of service as photographer. Chris has turned up to all our events over the years taking snaps to celebrate local people and local groups.

The Mayor, Councillor Jan Curtice, presented Chris with a new camera to carry on his good work for the Town Council. Chris is also involved in other groups in our community where he takes photos.

Many thanks to The Snappy Chappy.

Our Town Mayor joins other Town Mayors in a ancient tradition to open The Pembroke Town Fair

The Mayor of Gorseinon, Councillor Jan Curtice was invited to The Pembroke Michaelmas Fair opening ceremony on 9th October.

This is an invite that goes out to many Mayors in the South Wales area who have a historical connection with the Circus People. In Pembroke this goes back hundreds of years where the Mayor grants the Circus People the right to hold a fair in the Town. All the Mayors who attended walk up Main St. in Pembroke Town Centre and are invited to take the first ride on the Waltzers before the Town Cryer opens the fair.

The Mayor presents cheque to Parkinson's Group.

The Gorseinon Town Mayor presented The Parkinson's Group a cheque for £300.00 at Lime St. Institute, where the group meet every week.

Gorseinon Mayor attends 100th Birthday of Mr Emlyn Llewellyn

Gorseinon Town Mayor, Councillor Jan Curtice attended the 100th Birthday Party of Mr, Emlyn Llewellyn at The Lodge. Emlyn has lived in Gorseinon for the last fifty years and for most of that time was a Maths teacher in the area. During the surprise party, attended by all his family and friends, Our Mayor presented Emlyn with a handmade Metal Welsh Dragon as a recognition of this landmark Birthday.

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Latest News;
Dynamic duo Raise £8000 for Charity.

This incredible father and son duo Ron and Joe Clayfield, undertook a huge challenge to cycle from Berlin to Gorseinon to raise money for Morgan's Army and the Brain Tumour Charity. Arriving back in Gorseinon on July 5th at 5pm.
They’ve raised over £8000. A remarkable effort and we are so proud of them.
They were welcomed back in style with a party to celebrate their achievements! Natalie, from Morgan's Army was awarded with a commemorative medal from the ride, which Joe and Ron dedicated to Morgan and their late friend, Bob Hall. With Morgan’s 6th birthday being tomorrow, this gesture meant the world to Natalie and Matt. Well done, and thankyou Ron and Joe. The money raised will help both Morgan's Army and The Brain Tumour Charity. Both men were presented with Metal Welsh Dragons from Gorseinon Town Council by our Town Mayor. Well done Boys!!

Sad News ; Gorseinon Town Clerk passes away.

Gorseinon Town Council are sad to announce our Town Clerk Mr. John Millard has passed away.

John has been Gorseinon Town Clerk for the past Twenty Years.

John has served the community as Town Clerk and has been the person organising many of the details behind the scenes for many of the large events that Gorseinon Town Council have held over the years.

John was a great servant to the community and he will be sadly missed by all who knew him.