When we look at places like Silicon Valley or South Korea, Japan, China or Taiwan it is really hard for us to believe that we were once what they are now. How wealthy were these people? So wealthy that even the Bank of England decided to open a branch in the town. So wealthy they could afford to build The B.C.Y.C.
There is nothing new in wanting to remember those we have loved and lost. For thousands of years human beings have raised monuments or statues or created special places of remembrance. This week I have seen 2 very special examples of honouring a memory and taking the sadness of loss to create something beautiful.
On Thursday I stood in a room of Good Shepherds. All these tough, old, gnarly business men touched by the story of people at Matt’s House and the Swansea Community Farm going out of their way to look after the lost ones and they celebrated as well.
I know it’s wrong to feel jealous but as I looked out at the crowd that had gathered for the Swansea City Academy Awards it brought back so many memories and I thought to myself… I wish I could do it all over again.
As I left the Brangwyn on Wednesday Night I had a smile on my face. This really is a special club. Maybe some of the players we have loved this season might not be with us in August, but the fans will be there, and at the end of the day that’s what makes this club.
It’s often said that every day is a school day. Life often throws up unexpected experiences which can challenge our way of thinking. This week, for me, the phrase has never been more appropriate because I’ve been back to school a number of times and it’s really given me pause for thought.
You can crush with a word or in my case a laugh, but you can build a person and career and life long relationships with words and deeds of encouragement.
IVOR ALLCHURCH – Golden Days has just been released on YouTube. These days you have all the tools to reach the whole world if you have a dream.
I suppose I have sport, or the lack of sport, to thank for a rather busy week. It wasn’t that long ago I got a message from BBC Radio Wales producer Jonathan Thomas. Last year Jonathan and I worked on a Christmas special from All Saints in Mumbles. It seemed to go down pretty well. …
Phil asked if I had heard his step son’s music. ‘What’s his name’, I asked…’Joe Webb’ was the reply. I sat back down, ‘You mean the Mercury nominated Jazz pianist from Bryncoch?’ That’s your step son?
