The meeting began on a very sad note as the recent death of committee member Mrs Jean Thomas was announced. Jean had been ill for some time and had served on the committee for many years. A minute’s silence was then marked in her memory. Our sincerest condolences go to our Chairman Gwyn on […]
What a brilliant race! Daniel took 3 seconds off his personal best to finish second and win the silver medal in the 1500 metres Freestyle in the pool at the Commonwealth Games in Australia. He won a great bronze at the 2014 Games in Glasgow, so to complete the set, will it be gold in […]
The exact venue for the race is still to be decided (watch this space) But it will take place on Sat 28th April at 2pm– weather permitting. Tickets are £1. and are available from Church members or Marcia – Post Office. The event is in aid of St David’s Church. RUTH JONES
Ynysfach school children recently took part in a St. David’s Day Art Competition sponsored by Resolven Community Council. The winning pictures were chosen by local artist Garfield Evans –what a task for him! As you can see from the above drawing, the standard was excellent and a good crowd turned up at Resolven […]
Lenticular clouds— sometimes called UFO clouds– seen at sunrise over the Vale of Neath Mike Davies
Reserve Division 2 Cup Final —Mond FC v Resolven FC MARCH 7th 2018 For the 2nd time in 2 years the 2nds win the Reserve Division Cup in front of a good crowd of supporters that all made the journey in heavy rain. The support for the team was fantastic throughout with the stands turning green […]
Just a few words on table tennis-with the season going into the second half of the Swansea League the Cam Gears teams are doing well The A team of Ceri Higgon, Morgan Siddley and Martin Evans are 4th in the Premier division. The B team consisting of Gareth Evans, Michael Policht and Cerys Evans are […]
The roads on the Brecon Beacons were excellent, although the snow had gone into large drifts in places. The peaks were covered in mist and I had to dodge a few hefty hail squalls, but I particularly wanted to take these falls as they were frozen over. I was very fortunate that […]
Two of our RDN team, Diane Sims and Mike Davies, have been out and about capturing images of our valley in the icy grasp of the Beast from the East and Storm Emma. Send us YOUR storm pics by emailing them to us us on: am@resolvendistrictnews.co.uk Mike captured this charming image for us before the storms […]
Following the sad passing of Redvers Davies on the 12th of February here follows the contents of an article placed in the One Voice Wales monthly on line newspaper last year. I worked with Redvers Davies on the Community Council for twenty seven years and it is remarkable that I do not recall us ever […]