LORD MAYOR OF CARDIFF 2025/26

Adrian would like to thank Joel Williams  and his parents for kindly opening up their home and hosting a fundraiser in aid of the two nominated charities. A great morning (lots of cake and an epic raffle selection) which all raised a wonderful £800.00!

It was an honour for Adrian and Jayne to be at the 21 gun salute earlier today, held in #Cardiff  Bay to mark HM King Charles III Birthday. Despite the wet weather, they were pleased to talk to those who were firing gun number one ahead the salute beginning. For some this was their last salute (having done over 100), others were only on their second or third salute.

The Lady Mayoress organised a Night in the Cells fundraiser, using the old cells at Roath Police station which raised funds and awareness for The Forget Me Not Chorus and The Rescue Hotel for Dogs. Thank you so much to all the inmates, including Supt Martyn Stone, who agreed to spend the night locked up! Thanks also to ApexSprinklersLtd & Care UK  (Llys Cyncoed) who helped to increase the amount raised with their sponsorship of this event. And to South Wales Police  for provi

Here's a few photos from the Poppies to Paddington visit this morning at Cardiff Central. The "Poppies to Paddington" 2025 event took place on the 11th November as an annual Remembrance Service at Paddington Station. This is a national event that honours the role of railways and their personnel in wartime, originally starting in 2020. In 2025, this was expanded, and Queen Camilla attended.

Adrian and Jayne have enjoyed wonderful Diwali celebrations recently at the Hindu Community Centre and also the Wales Diwali reception at Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama - Coleg Brenhinol Cerdd a Drama Cymru . They would like to say a massive thank you to the Sanatan Dharma Mandal , Cardiff  / Hindu Community Centre who very generously held their raffle in aid of the two nominated charities ( Cardiff Dogs Home, The Rescue Hotel  & Forget-me-not Chorus ), raising a fantas

Earlier this month, Adrian was pleased to open the Cardiff Model Railway Exhibition , now in its 37th year. It's always great to see the fabulous layouts at the show and he is already looking forward to next year's show.

Join the Lord Mayor for a special evening on Wednesday 28th October, 6.30pm for the second auction of promises. You can bid in advance via whats app 07970 0013332 with all bid being taken to the live event on Wednesday night. Here's the link to join - https://www.facebook.com/jayne.cowan.5/live_videos/ Item 1 A special piece of memorabilia from Super Ted Creator Mike Young Item 2 2 tickets for Lewis Capaldi in Cardiff Item 3 The Rescue Hotel have donated a Tote bag together w

We are delighted to announce some of the items we will be auctioning on Friday on Facebook Live at 6.30pm. Please what's app Jayne with your bid before 5pm on Friday 24th October. 07970 013332. Here's the link to join - www.facebook.com/jayne.cowan.5 Item 1 £50 voucher for Dotty's Cupcakes. Item 2 Overnight stay at Hotel Indigo, Cardiff in a standard room with breakfast. Expiry date is the 31st December 2025. Item 3 Spa Vouchers for the Mercure Holland House Hotel. Item 4 A t

It was an honour to be at the installation of Rev Kate Harrison as Canon Chancellor and Rev Anne-Marie Renshaw as Archdeacon of Morgannwg...

Jayne and Adrian were delighted to join the wonderful Rhiwbina Community at the Ysgol Cylch Meithrin Rhiwbeina celebrations to mark their...

Adrian and Jayne recently attended a very colourful Diwali celebration at the Senedd. There was lots of entertainment including singing...

Adrian and Jayne enjoyed spending time on the stall today in Bute Park talking to volunteers and supporters of the charity. It was really...

The Cardiff Council planning team won the game defeating the Lord Mayor's XI by three wickets. But huge thanks to those who came to play...

Adrian and Jayne were invited to the opening of the new digital screen at Cardiff Bus Interchange. You can't miss the new screen! It's...

Adrian and Jayne had a great afternoon with the brilliant team at Rookwood Sound at Llandough Hospital. Adrian is a proud Patron for his...

British Citizenship Ceremonies are undertaken at Cardiff's Mansion House. This is the last step where those who have completed the...

We have just held a raffle to win two tickets to see Catfish and the Bottlemen in the Principality Stadium. After a lot of tickets were...

Adrian would like to thank Cdr Carolyn Jones, Lt Cdr Andy Davies and all of the team at HMS Cambria for taking him and Jayne on on a tour...

Adrian was pleased to be asked to drop the ceremonial puck ahead of the first match at the UK Charity All-Star Weekend which is back at...

Adrian was delighted to hold a Coffee Morning in aid of his nominated charities - The Rescue Hotel for Dogs and The Forget Me Not Chorus....