PRESS RELEASE
Llanelli Rural Council this year celebrates 50 years of service to its communities and to commemorate this, it has embarked on a special project with primary schools situated in the Llanelli Rural area. Its wish was to commemorate the past and present for the future. In doing so, each school has been provided with a Time Capsule and the opportunity to contribute meaningful items, letters and photos that represent the schools and their pupils to reflect on the past, show who we are today and what we hope for the future.
12 schools have taken part in the exercise, each providing a variety of items such as school schedules, pupil profiles, toy catalogues, local newspaper clippings, local history and much more. The capsules will be buried at eight locations across the Llanelli Rural area. This is scheduled for next month. Recently, the Council’s Chairman and Leader dropped by to view the submissions.
Chairman to the Council, Cllr Martin Davies said “I’d like to thank the schools for their cooperation and the pupils for engaging in the time capsule project. It has been a privilege for myself and the leader to view the submissions today. Such a worthwhile project and one that future generations will enjoy when they get to open the capsules in 50 years’ time”.
Council Leader, Cllr Sue Lewis added “We wanted to mark the 50 years of the council by capturing this moment in time for future generations. Working with the local schools ensured many pupils could get involved. It was a pleasure to see what has been submitted and I’m sure it will be thrilling to those that open the time capsules in the future”.
For further information, please contact Community Development Officer, Darren Rees on 01554 774103; email: [email protected]
