AS SOMEONE who has lived at Garndiffaith all my life I would like to pay tribute to Councillor Gwyneira Clark who has decided not to stand for re-election to Torfaen Council.

She has served our community for twenty five years and prior to that as a community councillor. During those years she has worked tirelessly for the people of this ward on a voluntary basis as well as carrying out her duties as a councillor.

From my own dealings with her I have no hesitation in saying she has gone “over and above the call of duty.”

Gwyneira never turned anyone away without doing her best for them daily - and sometimes well into the evening!

Thank you Gwyneira so much for all your hard work and support over the years and for the way you have served us so tirelessly. Knowing your commitment I feel sure you will be continuing some voluntary work. Enjoy a well deserved retirement.

Also a huge thank you to Councillor Mary Barnett from Cwmbran who is also standing down at this election. What a wonderful servant you have been to the whole of the borough Mary. We shall miss you both so very much.
  
John Williams
New Road
Garndiffaith