However bad your mood, there was always one regular Swansea sight who could be relied upon to do his level best to cheer you up. Then, one day, all of a sudden, he was gone and Swansea was just that little bit less colourful.
Now, after two years, he's back, but the story of why colourfully and elaborately dressed Tam vanished from view is more than a little sad.
The 49-year-old, known for his dancing and colourful outfits made from recycled materials which brightened the streets of Swansea and earned him fans across the city, left many concerned for his welfare when his daily appearances dwindled then stopped entirely, but at a chance meeting with him while reporting at a local foodbank, he told me the reason behind his disappearance. You can get more Swansea news and other story updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletters here.
