Sion Jobbins
| Sion Jobbins | |
|---|---|
 File:Siôn Jobbins Ras yr Iaith 2014.jpg | |
| Born | February 18, 1968 Cardiff |
| 💼 Occupation | author, politician and academic |
| Office | Chair, YesCymru |
| Term | 2018-2021 |
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Sion Jobbins (born: 18 February 1968, Cardiff) is an author, politician and Development Officer at the Centre for Welsh Language Service, Aberystwyth University.[1] He is also cofounder and former chair of YesCymru.[2]
Biography[edit]
Siôn Jobbins was born on February 18, 1968[3] and was raised in Cardiff.[2] He is currently the Development Officer for Welsh languages services at Aberystwyth University.[3]
Jobbins was a Town councillor 1994 - 2001: a member of University of Wales Court; a member of the Tourism Development Group for West Wales and formerly the mayor of Aberystwyth.[4]
In 2008, writing for Cambria, Jobbins noted the potential for an independent Wales to have its own monarchy, suggesting that some people in Wales enjoy the ability to gossip about the royal family.[5]
In 2013 he organised the Saint David's Day parade in Aberystwyth which has since gone on to have many parades across Wales.[6]
Jobbins has said as former mayor of Aberystwyth, that city status should be decided by the Senedd.[7]
In 2022, Jobbins was inducted into the Gorsedd.[8]
Books[edit]
Following the publishing of the book The Red Dragon: The Story of the Welsh Flag, Jobbins stated: “I do think there’s been a concerted campaign for the last few years to try to push the Union Jack.” and added that the Welsh dragon enjoys more popular support in Wales.[9]
On his book, The Welsh National Anthem, Jobbins discussed the history of the anthem in a BBC Cymru Fyw interview noting that the anthem was composed in 1857 and has been important in Welsh culture for many years.[10]
His book on How many aircraft carriers would an independent Wales have? has been recommended and described by Steve Dube as thoughful.[11]
Jobbins' book, The phenomenon of Welshness 2" Or, "Is Wales too poor to be independent" was praised in a Wales Arts review by Adam Somerset.[12]
YesCymru[edit]
During a period of increasing support for YesCymru and independence, Jobbins stated, “After these dark days there is a message of hope – Wales is big enough, rich enough and smart enough to make decisions for ourselves.”[13]
He co-founded founded YesCymru in 2014 and became chair in 2018.[2]
In 2019, Jobbins started the proceedings during the first ever march for an Independent Wales in Cardiff on Saturday May 11.[2]
He stepped down in 2021 for health reasons.[2] He added that he would continue to support the organisation and that vice chair Sarah Rees would take over.[14]
In June 2021, Jobbins suggested that the then prime minister Boris Johnson was inadvertently increasing support for Welsh independence.[15]
In September 2021, Jobbins called for YesCymru to prepare for the Welsh independence following a second potential vote in a Proposed second Scottish independence referendum.[16] He added that 'People don't want to be in a UK with no Scotland'.[17]
Bibliography[edit]
- Jobbins, Sion (2011). The phenomenon of Welshness : Or, 'How many aircraft carriers would an independent Wales need?'. Conwy: Gwasg Carreg Gwalch. ISBN 978-1845273118. Search this book on
- Jobbins, Sion (2013). The Welsh National Anthem. Y Lolfa. ISBN 9781847716781. Search this book on
- Jobbins, Sion (2013). The phenomenon of Welshness 2 : Or, 'Is Wales Too Poor to Be Independent?'. Y Lolfa. Search this book on
- Jobbins, Sion (2016). The Red Dragon – The Story of the Welsh Flag. Y Lolfa. ISBN 9781784611354. Search this book on
References[edit]
- ↑ "Staff Profiles : Centre for Welsh Language Services , Aberystwyth University". www.aber.ac.uk. Retrieved 2022-05-02.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "YesCymru Chair Siôn Jobbins announces that he is stepping down". Nation.Cymru. 2021-07-09. Retrieved 2022-05-02.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Staff : General Information , Aberystwyth University". www.aber.ac.uk. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
- ↑ "Political party and constituency: Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales, Preseli, Pembrokeshire". Western Telegraph. Retrieved 2023-02-22.
- ↑ Fisher, Deborah (2010-09-01). Royal Wales. University of Wales Press. p. 112. ISBN 978-0-7083-2312-0. Search this book on
- ↑ "Siôn Jobbins". Golwg360 (in Cymraeg). 2022-09-04. Retrieved 2023-02-22.
- ↑ Beckett, John (2017-07-05). City Status in the British Isles, 1830–2002. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-351-95125-8. Search this book on
- ↑ Jones, Branwen (2022-08-05). "First Minister Mark Drakeford inducted to Gorsedd Cymru". WalesOnline. Retrieved 2023-02-22.
- ↑ Devine, Darren (2016-02-27). "Don't fly the Union Jack if you're Welsh, says author". WalesOnline. Retrieved 2023-02-22.
- ↑ "Beth yw hanes Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau?". BBC Cymru Fyw (in Cymraeg). 2022-11-15. Retrieved 2023-02-22.
- ↑ WalesOnline (2011-04-08). "Just read: Book reviews by Steve Dube". WalesOnline. Retrieved 2023-02-22.
- ↑ Somerset, Adam (2016-08-08). "The Phenomenon of Welshness II (Siôn T. Jobbins)". Wales Arts Review. Retrieved 2023-02-22.
- ↑ Wyn-Williams, Gareth (2020-06-05). "Surge in support for Welsh independence gives hope to campaigners". North Wales Live. Retrieved 2023-02-22.
- ↑ "Aber man steps down from YesCymru role". Cambrian News. 2021-07-09. Retrieved 2023-02-22.
- ↑ Farrell, Kyle (2021-06-09). "Welsh independence taunts Boris for strengthening group". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-02-22.
- ↑ "YesCymru: Welsh independence group must act, a founder says". BBC News. 2021-09-12. Retrieved 2023-02-22.
- ↑ "YesCymru founder warns Wales to be ready for Scottish independence vote in 2023". The National. Retrieved 2023-02-22.
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