Resolven Bowls Club was formed in 1932 therefore this year RBC celebrates its 90th Anniversary by updating its Badge and the bowlers shirts. Also the club has a Celebration Tournament ‘The Ninety’ on 5 June when many well known International and local bowlers will be battling against each other on the Resolven Green.
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The first Neath League game of the 2022 season for Resolven Bowls Club took place at Resolven bowling green against Llansawel BC and ended in a 12 points to 2 win for the home side. The visitors had nothing but praise for the playing surface of Resolven bowling green.
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It was also an excellent start in the Cwmtawe (Swansea Valley) League with a win at Ammanford. There were two debuts in the shape of Nigel Davies and Christina Gregg who both played well.
Last Saturday RBC played the first of three Welsh Championship {Carruthers Shield} matches, at home against Prince of Wales Court BC, Porthcawl. Those selected to play looked good in the new match kit.
Resolven Bowls Club had a good win on the day but have two difficult away games in the next couple of weeks. All the best for the season ‘lads’.
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Wow what can I say!!! £1196.66 was raised last Saturday at the Ukrainian Vigil in the village. Thanks to all the shops and clubs that sold the ribbons and held raffles and collections. Thanks to the WI for the money raised from their cakes and refreshments. Thanks to the staff and children of Ynysfach School and thanks to the community for once again for supporting the event. I am very proud to live in such a wonderful community like ours.
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John Kosschuk, speaker at Saturday’s Ukraine Vigil, and wife Ludmilla
Hi, from John Kosschuk to all in Resolven– Just a quick note about myself and Ukraine.
I was born in England, my parents were displaced people from Ukraine after the Second World War. I am married to a Ukrainian woman, Ludmilla, and have been for the past 25years. Back in Ukraine she was a school teacher. We have been living in Tonna for the past 5 years, before we lived in Bournemouth for 20 years.
I often visit Ukraine to see family and friends, in actual fact I am due to visit Ukraine in June this year, Sometimes I drive across, fly across and used to take Eurolines buses. What is happening in Ukraine is barbaric– looting, rape and murder of innocent civilians. What you hear and see on the news is only the tip of the iceberg. When it all will come out people will be shocked to hear what has happened, and why the West let it happen.
At the moment I am collecting money for Ukraine and have set up a link with Poland and Ukraine. All the money I collect goes straight to a bank in Poland. I let my family in Ukraine know that I have sent the money, they ring friends in Poland and tell exactly what is needed. The items are taken across the Polish/Ukrainian border and delivered to a distribution centre in Yavoriv Ukraine about 20Km from the border, then it is taken where it is most needed. At the moment most of the money I raise goes to buy medical supplies for the front.
Just over £1100 was collected on Saturday at the Resolven Vigil. WOW.
All 100% goes to Ukraine no admin charges. I wish to thank all the people that have contributed to me, on behalf of all Ukrainians and myself we thank you all. Most of my family and friends are staying to fight in the Ukraine and defend the land against the Russian invasion.
Wales has strong ties with Ukraine, read the following article I took from Wikipedia, John James Hughes (1814 – 17 June 1889)[1] was a Welsh engineer, businessman and founder of the city of Donetsk. The village was originally named Yuzivka (Hughesivka)
Reading this, Wales has a bigger claim to Donetsk than Russia. More about John James Hughes can be found on Wikipedia.
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The Vigil on Saturday in Ynysfach School yard, festooned with bunting made by the children, was blessed with a really good turnout.
Resolven Community Council Chairman Neal Francis spoke first and then introduced the speakers -Lyn Maddocks and the Reverend Jayne Shaw who both led us in prayer
Neath Assembly Member Jeremy Miles also spoke about the efforts being made to help the Ukrainian people.
A moving and interesting contribution came from John Kosschuk who lives in Tonna now but still has family in the Ukraine.
All the proceeds from the Vigil will be going to the Ukraine Charity that John runs,
Ynysfach W.I contributed to the fund at the end of the Vigil by selling refreshments in Building Blocks
The atmosphere during the Vigil was sombre and subdued as we were reminded by all the speakers of what ordinary people, just like us, are having to endure in the Ukraine.
At the end, there was a silent moment to reflect on what had been said and then the National Anthem of the Ukraine was played.
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With the ongoing crisis in the Ukraine we have set up a committee to arrange a Vigil in support of all in the Ukraine. This committee has been made up of members of the Community Council, the ladies of the Welfare, and local residents.
Please could as many as possible come along to show their support and it would be great if people could make banners or draw/print Ukrainian flags to bring with them.
The whole world is showing their support and it would be great if our wonderful local communities could add theirs too.
Also hopefully there will be future fundraising activities to raise further much needed funds
Thanks
Neal Francis (Chairman Resolven Community Council)
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