IN the night sky are many stars

But in Barry there were none

Till John Sylvester came to town

Back in 1891

DIY was not done then

But the local builders still

Had a need to buy supplies

And this John did fulfil

His little store it prospered

Survived the two World Wars

Then DIY became the rage

And soon the profits soared

John’s family continue

What he started long ago

Giving advice to each customer

On what they want to know

On this their anniversary

We customers give cheers

And hope that Silver Star remains

For another hundred years

Xarifa Cooper

Silver Star customer for more than 30 years