By Mari Jones, Reporter
Today I went to the launch of a genuinely fascinating new exhibition at Llandudno Museum, which to me is a largely undiscovered gem in the town.
I know people from far and wide have worked tirelessly on this exhibition which features extremely rare objects dating from the last Ice Age to the early 20th century. They have been brought together for the first time, and Jill Cook, head of the Prehistoric Collection at the British Museum, was on hand to show round the Welsh Assembly's heritage minister Rhodri Glyn Thomas.
This delightful lady, who is a world expert in her field, has spent 14 years studying these bones which were found in a cave on the Great Orme, and through her work has become a huge supporter of Llandudno Museum.
Many dignitaries were invited and we all waited patiently for the arrival of said minister, who was running late. Mr Thomas eventually arrived and we all stood expectantly as he was led into the gallery were the exhibition is being held. As Jill explained the significance of the bones, what do you think the minister did?
You'd think that with such a position as his, he'd look at least slightly interested and make a few intelligent remarks. But no, our eminent politician did not even look up from his Blackberry as he continuously texted somebody. This went on for at least a minute and I and many others in the room were mortified. It was jaw-droppingly rude behaviour, he didn't even bother to apologise.
God help us here in Wales if people of his calibre hold such lofty positions - this man is also in charge of tourism in Wales! Llandudno Museum, and most definitely Jill Cook, did not deserve such a blatant show of arrogance.
He went on to say a few well-rehearsed complimentary remarks, but it was all a little too late. The damage had been done.
Anyway, you can read about the exhibition and just how significant and important it is in next week's Weekly News. Rhodri Glyn Thomas would do well to check it out too...
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