The Anglo-Zulu War (AZW) weekend in Brecon on Saturday 16th June and Sunday 17th June is now taking shape. The basic aim of the weekend is to raise funds for the Museum and to use the weekend as a vehicle to launch a major Appeal.

On both the Saturday and Sunday, the Museum will be open slightly longer - from 9.30am to 5pm - entrance fee £4 (children free). The 1879 Group will be there in force and in uniform. There will be the surgeon's tent with "Slasher" Morgan explaining to the awestruck public how field surgery was carried out. A Corporal will be demonstrating the drill of 1879. Throughout the Museum there will be 24th uniformed soldiers explaining various aspects of the AZW. For the children there will be an opportunity to learn drill (in uniform and with sun helmets), competitions to see how long they can hold a Martini-Henry at arms length, how fast they can complete a jigsaw of Isandlwana - for both there will be certificates and small prizes. And of course, it will give everyone an opportunity to see what we have done the AZW room, and to explain what further developments we intend. Drinks and refreshments will be available in the Museum.

Running in parallel with this will be 4 specialist talks on the AZW in the Barracks Study Centre. We are still firming up two talks for the Saturday afternoon, though one will be on the making of the Rattray book based on the WW Lloyd sketches. On the Sunday morning there will be two talks: Neil Aspinshaw will be giving a talk on "The breechloader - a surefire guarantee of success ?", followed by Mike McCabe on "Isandlwana - another look at the Zulu attack". There will be a small extra charge for these talks - £5. This one charge will cover both days.

On the Saturday evening, at 7pm, Ian Knight will give a keynote talk on the battle of Rorke's Drift in Brecon CATHEDRAL. This will be used as the vehicle to launch the Museum's appeal. Tickets are £20 and can be obtained on the day (or in advance) from the Museum (01874 613310) or e-mail - the price will include drinks and canapes.

Accommodation in Brecon is getting booked up already - so don't delay if you are proposing to stay overnight. If you are stuck, try the Brecon Tourist Information Office - their number is 01874 622485.

The aim of the weekend is to raise funds for the Museum - eg to replace old display cabinets to better display the Regiment's collection of artefacts. The weekend will also be used as a vehicle to launch a major Appeal for funds with a view towards undertaking a major refurbishment.

To that end, ALL of the Specialist Talk speakers are giving their time for free. The £5 entry fee will go into the Museum funds. Similarly the £20 fees for Ian Knight's talk in the Cathedral will be going into the Appeal Fund.

More updates will be posted as things develop.

Bill Cainan
Curator

An Anglo-Zulu War weekend is planned for the weekend 16/17 June 2012 in The Regimental Museum of the Royal Welsh in Brecon.

There will be a number of talks on AZW related subjects in the Museum, and Ian Knight will be giving a keynote talk on "Rorke's Drift" in Brecon Cathedral at 7pm on the Saturday night (tickets £20 available from the Museum).

There will also be events aimed for children.

For more details contact the Museum.

Bill cainan
curator

In a moving ceremony a memorial garden to Corporal Edward Chapman VC BEM was dedicated at Farm Road, Pontlottyn on Monday 15 November. Corporal Chapman was awarded the Victoria Cross for his extreme gallantry at Teutoburger Wald on 2 April 1944 while serving with 3rd Battalion The Monmouthshire Regiment. Attending the ceremony was Rhoda Chapman, Corporal Chapman’s widow.

Also attending the parade and ceremony were soldiers from 3rd Battalion The Royal Welsh together with their Regimental Goat Mascot, Skenkin III with the goat major Sergeant Joseph. Guests were welcomed by Councillor Gaynor Oliver, Chair of Pontlottyn Communities First Partnership. There followed reading from the official citation by Major Mike Hooley, Assistant Regimental Secretary, The Royal Welsh. The unveiling of the memorial archway was preformed by Colonel Peter Gooderson, Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Gwent. The garden was dedication of the Reverend Mark Owen. Finally, children from Pontlottyn Primary School planted bulbs. Councillor Oliver urged everyone to return to the garden next summer when all the plants would be in full bloom.

The garden was created by Rubin Eynon (artist) and the landscape architect was Catherine Etchell.

On 31 January this year, the Independent on Sunday ran an excited article headlined ‘Rorke’s Drift hero’s grave lies in ruins.' A dramatic photograph of Major Gonville Bromhead's tomb at Allahabad, with its marble cross toppled off its plinth and broken in two accompanied the article. 'Last resting place of soldier portrayed by Michael Caine in "Zulu" lies mouldering and desecrated.' it went on. The journalist, Jonathan Owen, contacted BACSA (British Association For Cemeteries in South Asia) for comments and was told that the damage to the grave was more likely to have been caused by an animal straying into the cemetery than a resentful Zulu who had waited 131 years to take revenge. But it wouldn't have made such a good story. BACSA Council member Lieutenant General Menezes contacted the Sub-Area Commander, Allahabad, because the cantonment lies within the jurisdiction of the Indian Army. The Brigadier in charge immediately went to the cemetery and personally interviewed the mali (gardener) and chowkidar (watchman) who both confirmed that the tomb had been damaged by neelgai, the substantially built Asian antelope. Within days the tomb was expertly restored by the Army. The toppled cross was eased back onto the plinth, and the break, just below the arms of the cross, was cemented together. The tomb was cleaned, so that the veins of the marble are visible again, and the inscription carefully re-lettered in black. Both BACSA and Brigadier David Bromhead, the great, great nephew of the hero, have offered financial assistance, but for the moment nothing else is needed, except perhaps railings around the tomb to prevent further antelope antics. The inscription reads ‘In memory of Major Gonville Bromhead VC 2nd Battn The South Wales Borderers (24th Regiment) born 29 August 1845 died at Allahabad 9th February 1891. This stone was erected by his brother officers of both battalions in token of their esteem.’ Interestingly the standard reference works give his death as 1892, although the inscription clearly states 1891. Bromhead died from typhoid at Camp Dabhaura, Allahabad, one of Britain’s greatest heroes of the nineteenth century.

Re-produced from Chowkidar the newsletter of British Association For Cemeteries in South Asia dated Autumn 2010

Dear Friend

I am contacting you because I and five other of my soldiers currently serving on operations in Afghanistan have decided to 'Run Home' to Wales on our return for a charity that is extremely close to our hearts – Tŷ Hafan, a children’s Hospice in Sully, South Glamorgan.

In 'Running Home' all 6 of us will complete a marathon a day for four days. The other team members are: Major Mac McCarthy, Major Ed Willcox, Lieutenant Will Hodgson, WO1 (RSM) Craig Stockdale and Corporal Dai Owen. We will start our journey at the home of the 2nd Battalion The Royal Welsh in Lucknow Barracks, Tidworth and finish our run 4 days later at the Tŷ Hafan. Training out here in the heat and dust isn't always enjoyable, but we're proud to have such a worthwhile goal to aim for. Our start date will be dependent on RAF flights back home but we anticipate starting our run and first marathon on Monday 29th November, finishing in Tŷ Hafan on Thursday 2nd December.

The 2nd Battalion The Royal Welsh, has a long-standing relationship with Tŷ Hafan and we're proud to be playing our part in maintaining that. Tŷ Hafan provides comfort, care and support to life-limited children and is dedicated to improving quality of life for the whole family. The care and support provided by Tŷ Hafan is offered completely without cost to all those families that need them. Tŷ Hafan has directly helped the families of our soldiers; the reassurance that their loved ones are receiving the best possible care and support at home is critical to the wellbeing of my soldiers when deployed abroad.

We would like to raise £20,000 for Tŷ Hafan – yes I know it sounds a lot, but every penny donated is a step in the right direction. If you'd like to, please help. £25 will keep the hospice warm and cosy for the day; £2,500 will pay for a month of the vital therapy the children receive. We will keep you updated on our journey from the dusty trails of Camp Bastion in 40-degree heat to the wintry roads of Wiltshire, Avon and South Wales on our JustGiving webpage.

If you would wish to support us in achieving our goal by making a donation you can do so in one of two simple ways:

On Line: Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to Tŷ Hafan and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. Our Address is www.justgiving.com/runhome .

Cheques: Cheques can be sent to my Regimental Accountant on the following address:
Regimental Accountant
2nd Battalion The Royal Welsh
Lucknow Barracks
Lowa Road
Tidworth
Wiltshire SP9 7BU

Alternatively, you could meet us along our route to Wales!!

Mark Wheeler
Commanding Officer
2nd Battalion The Royal Welsh

Lindizwe Dalton Ngobese is making his first visit to Britain. Dalton’s great, great grandfather was Sihayo ka Xongo, the Great Chief of the Qungebe clan, who lived opposite Rorke’s Drift.

Dalton takes visitors from all over the world on battlefield tours of Isandlwana, Rorke's Drift, Prince Imperial site and Blood River.

The highlight of Dalton’s visit was when he was presented to HRH The Prince of Wales at the opening of the new military museum dedicated to the Welsh Soldier in Cardiff Castle on Britain's National Armed Forces Day on Saturday 26 June.

The old 'Wheatsheaf' public house in Wheat Street Brecon has been renamed after the famous defence of Rorke's Drift. Many young men from Brecon serving with B Company 24th Regiment held out for over 12 hours against repeated Zulu attacks on 22/23 January 1879. A specially brewed ale named after the battle is on sale.

Lindizwe Dalton Ngobese, age 36, married with 4 children and a qualified cultural guide in KwaZulu Natal is making his first visit to Britain. Today, he paid a visit to Brecon, the spiritual home of the famous 24th Regiment. It was this regiment which suffered over 600 casualties at the hands of the Zulu army on the 22 January 1879 at Isandlwana. Dalton’s great, great grandfather was Sihayo ka Xongo, the Great Chief of the Qungebe clan, who lived opposite Rorke’s Drift. It was on 12 January 1879 that Lord Chelmsford attacked his people and burnt his homestead, while he was with King Cetshwayo at Ulundi trying to find diplomatic ways to stop the invasion from proceeding. It was the issue of his unfaithful wives that was one of the triggers of the Zulu war. Dalton takes visitors from all over the world on battlefield tours of Isandlwana, Rorke's Drift, Prince Imperial site and Blood River and is employed by the Isandlwana Lodge which overlooks the famous battlefield. He was greeted at Brecon Guildhall by the Mayor, Councillor David Meredith who presented him with an ancient map of Brecon. The highlight of Dalton’s visit will be the opportunity to meet HRH The Prince of Wales at the opening of the new military museum dedicated to the Welsh Soldier in Cardiff Castle on National Armed Forces Day on Saturday 26 June.

The Regimental Parade at Chester Racecourse on Thursday was the opportunity for the Colonel of the Regiment, Major General Roddy Porter, to present the new Regimental Association Standard of The Royal Welsh to the Regimental Standard Bearer Mr Harry Knight (from Swansea) and a Branch Standard to Mr Phil Brain (from Wrexham). These Standard Bearers came top in a Standard Bearers Competition.

The presentation marked the official launch of The Royal Welsh Regimental Association, formed from uniting the Regimental Associations of our antecedent Regiments, The Royal Welch Fusiliers (RWF) and The Royal Regiment of Wales (RRW). The Royal Welsh Regimental Association has forty seven Branches which cover all areas of Wales and some parts of England.

The Branches hold social events, annual commemorations, conduct battlefield visits and provide fellowship and support to all their members. Their members served in the RWF, South Wales Borderers, Welch Regiment and RRW, as shown by their cap badges. Now Royal Welsh soldiers of all ranks are retiring and wishing to join their Association. Last Thursday’s events make that possible. Also on parade at Chester were many of the forty seven antecedent Association Regimental Standards: these standards will still be carried on antecedent Regimental occasions. The new Standards will be carried on Royal Welsh Regimental occasions.

Members of First Battalion, the Royal Welsh, have been awarded campaign medals by the Queen. The ceremony at Chester Racecourse near their base in Chester marked their official return from a six month tour of duty in Afghanistan.

Families gathered to watch the march past.

The Queen, the Regiment's Colonel in Chief, was greeted by Major General Roddy Porter, the Colonel of the Regiment. The parade was commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Nick Lock, Commanding Officer, 1st Battalion The Royal Welsh. The music was provided by the Band of The Prince of Wales's Division and the Fron Male Voice Choir. The Queen received the traditional three cheers at the end of the parade.

The parade also saw the official launch of The Royal Welsh Regimental Association uniting the Regimental Associations of the Regiment's antecedent regiments - The Royal Welch Fusiliers (RWF) and The Royal Regiment of Wales (RRW). New Association Standards were presented to Wrexham and Swansea Branches.

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The Royal Welsh in recognition of outstanding achievements particularly recently in Afghanistan have been awarded the freedoms of the County Borough of Torfaen and of Chester West and Chester.

On Saturday 5 June soldiers from the 1st Battalion The Royal Welsh have marched through Chester, after being given the freedom of the borough. The 550-strong battalion, based at Dale Barracks, returned from a five-month tour of Afghanistan last month. They were awarded the freedom of the borough by Cheshire West and Chester Council. “It is a huge privilege and a huge honour,” commanding officer Lt Col Nick Lock said. "All the soldiers greatly appreciate this honour that has been bestowed on the battalion." The group made the biggest improvised explosive device (IED) find in UK Army history during their tour, the Ministry of Defence said. During the tour, they lost one of their comrades, Fusilier Jonathan Burgess, from Swansea, during a gun battle with the Taliban on 7 April.

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On the same day, soldiers from A Company 2nd Battalion The Royal Welsh commanded by Major HL Jones marched through Pontypool having been given the freedom of the County Borough of Torfaen. The parade was lead by ‘Taffy’ the regimental goat with the band of the Prince of Wales’s Division. The freedom scroll was read out by Councillor Tom Huish, the Mayor of Torfaen and accepted by Brigadier Robert Aitken CBE on behalf of the Regiment. Members of the families of Privates Richard Hunt and James Prosser who were killed in Afghanistan last year received special invitations to the ceremony.

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More than 100 soldiers from A Company 2nd Battalion The Royal Welsh marked their official return from Helmand Province with a parade through Brecon, Powys.

Following a service in Brecon Cathedral in the morning, the soldiers marched through the streets of Brecon at midday, led by The Regimental Band and Drums of the Royal Welsh. At the Bulwark they paused to be presented campaign medals by The Lord Lieutenant of Powys, Shan Legge-Bourke, Major General Roddy Porter (Colonel, The Royal Welsh) and the Mayor of Brecon, Councillor Ieuan Williams. Following this regiment was granted honorary citizenship of the town by the Mayor. A Company arrived in Camp Bastion in Helmand in July last year and conducted a number of operations against the Taliban with the Afghan National Army.

Two members of the company, Privates Richard Hunt (Abergavenny) and James Prosser (Cwmbran) were killed by explosions during the tour. Families of both soldiers were presented with the Elizabeth Cross by the Lord Lieutenant on behalf of the Queen. The Elizabeth Cross came in to being in July last year. The Queen gave her name to the new decoration to be awarded to the next of kin of armed services personnel, in a mark of national recognition of their loss. It was first time the name of a reigning monarch was given to a new award since the George Cross was instituted in 1940.

The 1st Battalion The Royal Welsh is still on operation service in Afghanistan. Their return home will be marked by a special ceremony at Chester on 20 June 2010. The Freedom of Brecon was granted to constituent regiments of The Royal Welsh - The South Wales Borderers in 1947; The Royal Regiment of Wales (24th/41st Foot) in 1969.

A hero of Rorke’s Drift was buried unmarked grave of Rorke's Drift Defender in Wellington Cemetery, Somerset. Tim Needham, a Corporal in the Royal Marines Band set out about creating a more permanent memorial to this gallant soldier from Somerset. On Sunday 18 April a headstone was dedicated with true ceremony with family, friends and members of The Royal Welsh, including the Regimental Goat present. The new headstone was unveiled by Sandra Barker and Colin Fielding respresenting Privates Frederick Hitch VC and John (Fielding) Williams VC.

Thomas Dawe was born in Crewkerne, Somerset in July 1858 and enlisted into the army in February 1877. A year later he was on a transport ship to South Africa with 2nd Battalion 24th Regiment. After service in the Eastern Cape, Thomas found himself as a member of B Company to guard the post at Rorke’s Drift when the main Central Column of Lord Chelmsford’s force crossed the Buffalo River into Zululand in January 1879. He was one of the defenders of Rorke’s Drift on 22/23 January 1879. Later he saw service in Gibraltar and India before being discharged to the army reserve in 1883. in 1887 he married a local girl, Emily Westcott and he had a son and daughter. Thomas Dawe died in May 1924 aged 65 years.

Thomas Dawe's service will not be forgotten.

Tributes have been paid to Fusilier Jonathan Burgess, 20, who died from gunshot wounds while on patrol in the Nad 'Ali area of Helmand province. His family said he was a "loving and caring man who enjoyed life to full - he will always be our hero.”

Raised in the Townhill area of the city he was a former pupil at Bishop Gore Comprehensive School. He joined The Royal Welsh almost two years ago and during his four months in Afghanistan had been a key member of 3 Platoon, conducting aviation assault and ground holding operations. He was engaged to be married to Kelly Forrest and leaves behind father, Royston, mother, Susan, sisters, Tracy and Suzanne, and brothers, David, Christopher and Ashley.

In a joint statement the family said: "Jonathan was a loving and caring man who enjoyed life to full. "He had an infectious smile that would brighten up anyone's day. We were all very lucky to have had such a wonderful person in our lives. "He was a much loved son, brother, friend and fiancé and would have been an amazing father to his baby girl. "He will be greatly missed by us all. He will always be our hero."

His commanding officer Lieutenant Colonel Nick Lock said: "[He] was the epitome of a Welsh infantry soldier, fiercely proud of being a Royal Welshman and of the job that he was doing in Afghanistan. "A real character in both his platoon and company he could always be relied upon to lift the spirits of his mates.

Major Shôn Hackney commanding A Company said "He had already shown himself to be a natural leader, stepping up to command when required. He was marked out for early promotion. "He had come into his own in Afghanistan, growing in confidence throughout our time here rising to the many challenges that operations threw at him. "He was a tough and dependable field soldier who would always be there for his mates." It had been a "privilege" to work with Fusilier Burgess. "My condolences and those of all of the company group go out to his family," he added. "Whilst we grieve here in Afghanistan, we can only guess at the pain and anguish felt by his family and friends. "In particular our thoughts are with his fiancée and their unborn daughter. "What I can say with confidence is that Fusilier Burgess was a credit to his family, to the Regiment and to his country."

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Firing Line: Cardiff Castle Museum of the Welsh Soldier is a joint collaboration by 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards and The Royal Welsh opens today at 0900 GMT.
The museum spans conflicts from before the Battle of Waterloo to Iraq and Afghanistan today. Director Christopher Dale said it would tell "a story of years of fortitude, humour and courage under fire". The new museum will take over the entire lower floor of the interpretation centre at Cardiff Castle. It will offer a mix of historical information, exhibits, a programme of living history events and hands-on activities.

"Our aim is to tell the story of the Welsh soldier from the creation of the two regiments, through the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, when both regiments fought together, up to Iraq and Afghanistan today," said Mr Dale. "We'll give our visitors an understanding of why ordinary people are prepared to do extraordinary things and carry out outstanding acts of bravery." Among the famous actions highlighted is the story of the seven men of the 24th Regiment of Foot, who were awarded the Victoria Cross for their defence of the supply depot at Rorke's Drift in 1879 - the greatest number of VCs ever awarded for a single battle.

The museum also boasts an Afghan pennant and sword taken in Afghanistan in 1919, during what is reputed to be the last cavalry charge made by the British army before tanks and other armoured vehicles replaced horses. Exhibits commemorating the attack by the 38th (Welsh) Division at Mametz Wood, France, in July 1916 and the late Sir Tasker Watkins' celebrated assault on a German machine-gun post in Normandy in July 1944 would also on display, said Mr Dale. "The exhibition also shows how after 1945 the Welsh soldier has been all over the world trying to keep the peace between warring factions," he added.
The new museum has been jointly funded by the two regiments and Cardiff Council, with donations from livery companies and grant-giving trusts.

It is now only 10 Days to go until the opening.........

On 22 February 2010, the Cardiff Castle Museum of the Welsh Soldier – a joint project between the Royal Welsh and the Queen’s Dragoon Guards – opens in its new site within Cardiff Castle.

Firing Line is a World-Class exhibition commemorating over 300 years of proud and distinguished history including the Battle of Waterloo 1815, Rorke’s Drift against the Zulus 1879 as well as recent service in Iraq and Afghanistan today.

For further details and information about this unique and groundbreaking concept, click on www.cardiffcastlemuseum.org.uk .

Please be aware that exhibitions in the Castle now attract an entry charge. Members of the Regimental community can, however, waive this entry fee by pre-arranging their visit through the museum by calling 02920 229367 (please be aware that at least 48 hours notice is required prior to arrival).

The latest information on the deployment of 1 R WELSH under command Lt Col Nick Lock in Helmand Province, Afghanistan as part of the British Prime Minister’s troop uplift one month ago can be found on the regimental website

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A further more recent articles were published in the Daily Telegraph dated Saturday 6 February 2010, Sunday Telegraph dated 7 February 2010, Daily Telegraph dated 8 February 2010 and 11 February 2010

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We wish every good fortune and a safe return.

The 612 soldiers of the 1st and 2nd Battalions of the 24th Regiment who fell in action on the 22/23 January 1879 at Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift during the Anglo-Zulu war were remembered at moving cermonies on the 131st anniversary of these famous actions.

Floral Tributes were laid at the 24th Memorial at Isandlwana by Lt Col Mike Snook, R WELSH and at Rorke's Drift by Colin Fielding, great grandson of Pte John (Fielding) Williams who was awarded the Victoria Cross for his gallant actions in saving the sick and wounded from the hospital building during the famous defence of the mission station.

It is Wednesday 2nd December and most of the framework for the display cases has been installed. Today the designers and mountmaker also finished measuring artefacts for the displays. The new military museum in Cardiff Castle featuring the collections of the 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards and The Royal Welsh is taking shape and installation is on course for the opening to visitors at the end of February 2010.

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A statue honouring the former Welsh Rugby Union president, The Right Honourable Sir Tasker Watkins VC GBE, has been unveiled by his daughter.

The 9ft (2.7m) bronze sculpture takes pride of place on the walkway leading into the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. Lady Mair Griffith-Williams performed the ceremony in front of a distinguished audience. Sir Tasker, whose wartime bravery earned him the Victoria Cross at the age of 25 in 1944, while serving with 1/5th Welch Regiment, died two years ago.

The ceremony followed a march from Cardiff Castle by 2nd Battalion The Royal Welsh lead by their Regimental Band. Lady Griffith-Williams said: "I am very proud that my father has been commemorated by this wonderful statue and particularly pleased it is here at the Millennium Stadium. The family is extremely grateful to everyone who has made this possible."

Sir Tasker Watkins was Welsh Rugby Union president for 11 years. Among those there were First Minister Rhodri Morgan, Lord Chief Justice Lord Judge, Welsh assembly Presiding Officer Dafydd Elis Thomas, The Archbishop of Wales and Major General R J M Porter MBE, Colonel The Royal Welsh.

Mr Morgan called him "a unique individual" and "truly one of the outstanding Welshmen of the 20th century". The campaign to create it was led by the current WRU president Dennis Gethin, along with food entrepreneur Stan Thomas Senior and his businessman son Sir Stanley Thomas. The Welsh Assembly Government and Cardiff Council both contributed towards the £100,000 statue in honour of Sir Tasker, who died aged 88 in September 2007.

Sir Tasker, who was born in Nelson, Caerphilly, became an eminent judge, was knighted in 1971, and also became deputy Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales. He was president of the WRU from 1993 to 2004. Mr Gethin said: "This statue is a fitting tribute to a Welshman who achieved such distinction through his involvement in the military, the law and rugby.
"His endeavours displayed astonishing courage, a remarkable intellect, profound wisdom and a sense of honour which earned him the respect of all who met him."

It is the work of the Llantwit Major-based artist, Roger Andrews, who called it "by far the most thrilling project I have ever been involved in". Mr Andrews said: "If I never completed another work I am certain this is the one sculpture I passionately wanted to create. "In order to achieve a true likeness of the man I have spoken to many of his friends and family because I wanted to capture his character as well as his physical likeness."

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