LORD MAYOR OF CARDIFF 2025/26

Adrian and Jayne were guests at the incredible St David's Day Civic Service at St Margaret's Church, Roath today. It was great to see many representatives of Cardiff organisations attend and the Lord Mayor's Own Scouts/Guides carrying the Civic maces/standards. Afterwards it was good to welcome other (Lord) Mayors to the Mansion House, including those who had travelled from Carmarthenshire, Swansea, Pembrokeshire, Powys, Neath Port Talbot & Rhondda Cynon Taff. They are gratef

Adrian and Jayne had the great pleasure of listening to the wonderful Côr Bryn Owain Choir last night at Holy Cross Church in Cowbridge, which was arranged and hosted by the very hard-working High Sheriff of South Glamorgan, Janet Davies. The evening was held in aid of the South Wales Police Youth Trust. The Chief Constable of South Wales Police was a member of the choir alongside his family. He also spoke about the South Wales Police Youth Trust, which was set up in 2009 as

Adrian and Jayne visited the Shiny Happy Choir this week. The choir, who meet in Fairwater's Sbectrwm Centre, has members with a wide range of disabilities. It was clear how much every member enjoys singing, performing and participating because of how much energy the choir leaders put into ensuring everyone has a great time!

This week, Adrian and Jayne joined the Lord Lieutenant of South Glamorgan – Mrs Morfudd Meredith – for the Lord Lieutenant's Awards held at HMS Cambria. The awards recognised outstanding work by local members of the Reserve Forces and Cadets Association for Wales, as well as a chance to hear from this year's Lord Lieutenant's cadets, who are clearly enjoying the role this year. A former Lord Lieutenant's cadet also explained his role as a cadet trainer. In particular, it was

Adrian and Jayne had a very interesting evening on Sunday at the Dialogue Society Cardiff's community Iftar event. Held at Radyr's Old Church Rooms, it was good to chat with people from a range of faiths and none. Ahead of the Iftar dinner, Adrian was pleased to be invited to speak to the audience about the importance of talking to each other.

Adrian and Jayne enjoyed an exciting Wales vs Scotland match. This clip was before Scotland got back into the match, but it was a great game despite the end result. Following the match, along with South Wales Police  Chief Constable Jeremy Vaughan, it was an honour to be introduced to HRH Princess Anne and Sir Tim who were keen to hear about Adrian's year in office and they also met with a number of rugby related groups. During the day Adrian and Jayne also chatted with Baron

Adrian and Jayne really enjoyed the UniBrass  competition on Saturday at ICCWales , organised this year by the Cardiff University Brass Band team. It's a competition for University brass bands, helping to keep people playing whilst they continue their education. As well as traditional music, there were other awards including most entertaining band, best student conductor & most innovative programme. Before the awards presentation they enjoyed seeing the South Wales Youth Band

Thank you so much to Cardiff and Vale College - Coleg Caerdydd a'r Fro  for the invitation to attend your amazing #apprenticeships  Awards Evening. Adrian and Jayne enjoyed meeting the incredible Principal Sharon James-Evans . They have something exciting planned in the next few months with some of the hospitality students. Will share details when they are available. What an incredible showcase of immensely talented young people. Wonderful entertainment from the music student

Adrian was invited to cut the ribbon at today's opening of Splott Community Volunteers new charity shop. Adrian and Jayne enjoyed chatting to the trustees, volunteers and other people from the local community who were involved in this project. You could easily see how much work has gone into the new shop, which is larger than its predecessor. Congratulations to all involved and they hope the shop will be a great success!

A massive thank you to Cardiff Rugby - Rygbi Caerdydd  for the invitation to the recent #Cardiff  vs #Newport  Match. Cardiff played so well but Newport was victorious on this occasion. Congratulations to them. It was wonderful to meet the Chairman Chris Collins and other members of the Committee. They all made Jayne and Adrian feel so welcome. Adrian presented Cardiff's Bailey Cutts with the 'Man of the Match Award'.

Adrian enjoyed attending the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales conference reception held in the Senedd this week. Archbishop Mark O'Toole's speech was very thoughtful, highlighting the role of the church in Welsh public life. Adrian also enjoyed catching up with other members of Cardiff's interfaith community. The cross-party reception was sponsored by Darren Millar MS and Delyth Jewell MS.

Last month, Adrian and Jayne were delighted to be invited for a tour of Care UK Llys Cyncoed care home in Cardiff and to meet resident Vivien Burgess who had previously invited us to an art exhibition she was staging at the home to raise funds for three charities. Her artwork, painted over many years was sublime - particularly the flowers and other flora she had captured!

Adrian and Jayne thoroughly enjoyed attending the press night of the Sleeping Beauty pantomime at New Theatre Cardiff . The performance was excellent and the reviews were brilliant. It was a pleasure to meet Gethin Jones after the show.

Adrian enjoyed a wonderful concert at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama - Coleg Brenhinol Cerdd a Drama Cymru ) in aid of City Hospice . Congratulations to everyone involved in organising the event. Adrian and Jayne also enjoyed looking around the Light Trail in Bute Park.

One of Adrian's December highlights was the "Under the Christmas Lights" which was organised by Jayne Cowan , held at Llandaff Cathedral . It was in aid of Adrian's two nominated charities Cardiff Dogs Home, The Rescue Hotel  & Forget-me-not Chorus  whose Cardiff choir was the first act. We had tremendous singing from Llysfaen Primary School Choir, Sean Evans and Choirs for Good, whilst there was incredible dancing from the Rekha Natya Academy and the Debbie Chapman Dancers.

Adrian and Jayne enjoyed a good reception in the undercroft at Cardiff Castle to mark 70 years of Cardiff being a capital city. It was organised by FOR Cardiff who presented the results of their survey about how Cardiff is viewed by people/businesses - and views about its future. It was great to also have the original petition documents prepared by the Corporation of Cardiff, petitioning King George VI, for the city to have capital status. These had been brought from Llyfrgel

Wow. Down to the last kick! What an ending. Great atmosphere at Principality Stadium  which build to such a crescendo during those tense last few minutes (and even louder as the roof was closed).

A massive thank you to the Pantmawr Residents Association and The Pantmawr Inn who have raised £200 for my two nominated charities Cardiff Dogs Home, The Rescue Hotel  and the Forget-me-not Chorus . Thank you to all who donated for your generosity! Pictured are Pantmawr stalwarts Gill and Judith. Also great to be joined by Andrew and Rhys from the Rescue Hotel.

Adrian and Jayne were invited to the Royal College of Nursing dinner. What an incredible atmosphere. It was wonderful to see the amazing contribution nurses give to the patients in their care. Such an inspiring event.

Adrian was delighted to be at the Cardiff Met graduation ceremony (as their Honorary President), which was held at Wales Millennium Centre - Canolfan Mileniwm Cymru . Many congratulations to all those from the School of Management who got their awards!