Cardiff Post Article July 2006

Yet again, the Rhiwbina Festival went well this year. Congratulations to everyone involved in such a success

 

I was delighted to be asked to be the auctioneer in a charity auction of paintings by local Rhiwbina Artists in aid of Velindre Hospital and Cancer Charities.  As my father, Bob Cowan, has been an auctioneer for over 40 years, he took the hammer and raised £275.  Sincere thanks to all the local artists and the residents who purchased the paintings.  I look forward to the next event with relish.

 

Anton Lewis has been the Headteacher of Greenhill Special School for over two decades, and has given tremendous service to the school and the community.  I have great pleasure in serving the school as the Chairman of Governors, and work with an excellent committee to ensure that the school runs  smoothly.  When Anton gave me his resignation letter I was upset, but know that he will keep in touch with the school, and enjoy his retirement with his family and friends.  Greenhill School will have an interim headteacher, namely the present deputy head whom we are looking forward to working with.

 

Father Mark Greenway-Robbins has been an asset to Rhiwbina.  His contribution to the All Saints Church, the community and schools has been tremendous.  Father Mark and his family will be leaving Rhiwbina to take up a new post in Canada. Rhiwbina’s loss, will be Canada’s gain.  From playing basketball with the children at Greenhill Special School, to playing an active part on the Governing Bodies of both Greenhill and Rhiwbeina Primary School, his hard work and dedicated nature will be missed.

 

I would like to wish both Anton and Father Mark every success for the future.

 

My colleague Adrian Robson and I have a surgery on Saturday 22^nd July, between 10am – 11.30am outside the Gateway of India, Pantbach Road in Rhiwbina.

 

If I can be of assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me at any time.  My contact details are telephone 029 2062 7757, mobile 079 7001 3332, fax 029 2087 7005, E-Mail jcowan@cardiff.gov.uk or log on to www.rhiwbinaward.com