Minutes:
The Chair made the following announcements:-
· Congratulations were extended to Mr Mike Doran and Mr Mark Wade who have recently received official approval from the lifeboat charity (RNLI) for their efforts in rescuing a climber who had fallen into the sea at North Stack. Both were presented with certificates at Holyhead Lifeboat Station recognising their efforts.
· Congratulations were extended to Mrs Ann Harries Jones from the Farmers Union of Wales for winning the Welsh Language Champion Gold Award at an awards ceremony in Cardiff recently. Mrs Harries Jones has provided insurance services in Welsh on the Island for over 30 years.
· Congratulations were also extended to MônActif on recently winning the ‘School Swimming and Water Safety Impact’ award. The award was presented by Swim Wales, the National Governing Body for Aquatics, at their annual awards in Cardiff. MônActif was recognised for its success in organising a series of 'Swim Safe' events across the Island.
· Congratulations was extended to Mr Twm Tudor from Anglesey who recently achieved success on the “Y Llais” programme.
· Congratulations were extended to Miss Gwen Edwards who came third in the Can i Gymru 2025 competition.
· Congratulations were extended to Mr Gorwel Owen of Llanfaelog on being presented with a Special Contribution Award at the Selar Welsh Music Awards this month. The award is given to artists who have made a significant contribution to Welsh music over several years.
· Congratulations were extended to Mr Will Young from Holyhead who is a member of Mencap Môn and currently on a theatre tour playing the role of Lennie in "Of Mice and Men". This is the second time he has played Lennie, following another successful theatre tour in 2017.
· Congratulations were also extended to Ms Gwenllian Howe of Brynteg. A former member of Beaumaris Youth Band and now a student at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Gwenllian has been chosen to be part of the European Youth Brass Band and will playing alongside young musicians from 14 other countries when they get together in Stavanger, Norway in May.
· Best wishes were extended to Mr Kevin Williams (Kev Bach) who left Capital Radio after 27 years on radio 103 with Champion, Heart and Capital. Kevin is one of the Island's most recognisable voices and has provided a platform for the Welsh language over the years as well as supporting several local events.
· Congratulations were extended to Côr Ieuenctid Môn who won the Barnardo’s Senior National Choir of the Year at Birmingham Symphony Hall recently.
* * * *
Condolences was extended to the family of Ms Marged Esli who passed away recently. She was a well-know actress and writer and raised in Gwalchmai.
* * * *
Condolences were extended to the family of the former County Councillor and Welsh Senedd Member, Mr Peter Rogers who passed away recently.
Councillors Jeff Evans and Aled Morris Jones paid tribute to the late Mr Peter Rogers for his work as a County Councillor and a Welsh Assembly Member and his contribution to the farming community.
* * * *
Condolences were extended to the family of the former County Councillor Glyn Jones who passed away recently. Mr Jones was a former Chair of the Council and a Portfolio Member of Housing whilst serving on the Council.
Councillor Aled Morris Jones paid tribute to the late Mr Glyn Jones for his work as a County Councillor and a former Chair of the Council and his work as Portfolio Member for Housing.
*
*
*
*
Condolences were also extended to the family of the former Councillor John Rowlands who passed away recently. Mr Rowlands was also a former Chair of the Council and served the Llangoed Ward.
Councillor Carwyn Jones paid tribute to the late Mr John Rowlands for his work as a County Councillor and Chair of the Council. Councillor Rowlands also served as a County Councillor on the former Gwynedd County Council representing the Llanddon and Llangoed Wards.
* * * *
Condolences were extended to any Member of the County Council or Staff who had suffered a bereavement. Members and Officers stood as silent tribute.