Deputy mayor urges people to sing for those hit by virus

* A patriotic Cllr Issy Richards with town clerk Gareth

 Thomas at the opening of Centenary Square in July 2018.

Llangollen’s deputy mayor is encouraging people to join her in singing the Welsh national anthem tomorrow (Monday) evening to honour of all those affected by COVID-19.

At towns and villages across Wales are being encouraged to join together in communally belting out Mae Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau at 8pm.

And Cllr Issy Richards reckons the talented people of Llangollen are more than capable of raising the roof in such a good cause.

She explained: “Caerphilly resident Sarah Evans began a campaign on Facebook on 23rd March, inviting everyone in Wales to stand on their doorsteps or lean out of windows on Monday to belt out the Welsh National Anthem.

“Her FB page now has over 105,000 followers from all over the world and she also has many followers on Twitter.

“Here in Llangollen, most of us have all been outside clapping for the NHS and key workers on a Thursday night. It's wonderful to hear community spirit in action.”

She added: “Monday night marks three weeks since social distancing began, and it's not been easy. We miss our families and friends, we miss our colleagues, we miss our bustling town, its shops, cafes and businesses, and we miss our visitors!

“So on Monday evening, let's show how grateful and proud we are in Llangollen, let's sing for our amazing NHS and all key workers, for those still working and keeping our country going, for all the children missing their friends, activities and their school, for everyone staying safely at home, for all those missing their families and friends and, finally, for our fantastic Llangollen Coronavirus Help Group, and all those helping our community in any way.

“BBC Radio Wales and Radio Cymru are supporting the event by playing a backing track at 8pm, but I think we can do better than that in Llangollen, and I hope to make an exciting announcement very soon.

“We will be printing the words on Monday,  but whether you know the words or not, you can still take part, even wave a flag, wear a rugby jersey or football shirt, and enjoy the moment together.

“Stay safe, cadwch yn ddiogel!”