The memory of Bernard Jones will no doubt go down with the other great characters of Treherbert and district. There are too many to mention but names such as Tommy Tippit, Stan Saunders and Gerwyn Llewellyn are just a few.

It is only when someone dies that we fully understand the impact that he/she has on a community. You may not know who Bernard was but you will have seen his work along the river banks. Bernard held the view that many people talk too much about work rather than getting on with the job - he especially laid this at the door of many local political parties. A subject that he loved to debate.

The creation of this site is directly connected with the publication of a 'Community Directory' compiled by Bernard. This book was published in the area during the mid 1990's and contained a list of local shops, societies and organisations. Bernard was the driving force behind the directory and spent many hours pounding the streets of Treherbert and district, in rain and sunshine, collecting the necessary information. Up until a few weeks before his dead Bernard was still at work, planning more river clean ups and looking ahead.

The work of Bernard will continue and there is no doubt that when the next river clean up is held that the community will remember Bernard - his laugh, his dedication, his enthusiasm and his love for life.

So in the words of a great character: "Don't just talk about it, get out and do it."

Goodnight Bernard. We will never forget you.

 

All text and images on this page remain the copyright of Sean James Cameron. Copyright 2003.