I took the car and had a short walk over Neath Mountain..  I could see flashes of colour but I  had to be on tip toes not to disturb what ever could it be, and to my amazement it was a “Skulk” of foxes.

 i have  never seen anything quite like it but it made my day

A group of foxes is called a “Skulk.” The word skulk comes from a Scandinavian word that means to wait, lurk, or move invisibly

Mike Davies –RDN Photographer

EDITOR—Mike has done a lot of “waiting, lurking and moving invisibly” himelf over the years , capturing superb images for RDN.

I have attached some phone numbers to share with your readers, 

Have a wonderful Christmas and a better New Year, 

Stay safe 

Kind regards 

Dean

Skewen Salvation Army Band and nearly 200 villagers gathered outside Sardis last night, They joined together to sing carols and create a great Christmas atmosphere, It was a night to remember with a great feeling of the community coming together.

REPORT BY NATASHA WILLIAMS

As a result of the road closure at Commercial Road Resolven on Monday the 20^th December the First Cymru Local Service bus X7 will not be able to serve Resolven Neath Road down through Clyne and Tonna Hospital. We have therefore arranged for a Council’s Community Services bus to operate this route along the B4434 between Resolven Neath Rd near Church Hall and The Whittington Arms in Tonna whilst the X7 is diverted down the A465 from John St Resolven to Tonna.

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Due to the above road Closure the X7 local bus service will only operate from Glynneath, Cwmgwrach to John Street Resolven, then divert down the dual carriageway A465, into Tonna, Llantwit and Neath.

The journey from Neath to Glynneath will depart from Neath, Llantwit and divert off at Tonna onto the A465 to John Street Resolven and onto Cwmgwrach and Glynneath.

A shuttle bus is being organised for those living in Resolven (Neath Road) through to Tonna.

Note: not all X7 services will be supported by the shuttle bus. Only those identified below:

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Resolven (Neath Road) to Neath Shuttle.

Passengers travelling from Glynneath and Cwmgwrach to Neath can catch the X7 through to Neath. Passengers from Resolven (Neath Road), Clyne, Tonna Hospital will need to catch Council Shuttle bus between the Church Hall bus stop, Resolven and Whittington Arms, Tonna.

Note: not all X7 services will be supported by the shuttle bus. Only those identified below:

Shuttle bus Departure times from Resolven Neath Road, near Church Hall bus stop: Passengers to disembark at Whittington Arms Bus stop Tonna and catch X7 into Neath. First Cymru Driver must wait here for shuttle bus.

N – connects with X7 service to Neath Victoria Gardens

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Neath to Resolven (Neath Road) Shuttle.

Passengers travelling from Neath to Glynneath and Cwmgwrach and John St Resolven to stay on X7. Passengers travelling to Tonna Hospital, Clyne and Resolven Neath Road to transfer at Whittington Arms Tonna onto Council Shuttle bus.

Note: not all X7 services will be supported by the shuttle bus. Only those identified below:

Shuttle bus to wait for First Cymru X7 from Neath depart Whittington approx.:

R – Connects with X7 service from Neath Victoria Gardens

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Unfortunately due to the X7 timetable working with two buses,  we are only able to meet every other X7 service. Please note this reduced service is only between Resolven Neath Road and Tonna Hospital. Glynneath, Blaengwrach and Tonna (from the Whittington) are not affected and will have the full X7 service operating to and from Neath.

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There were trophies to be handed over to tournament winners-a delicious Christmas lunch to enjoy and plenty of animated conversation in delightful surroundings at The Resolven Welfare’s restaurant-The Drift.   

The club welcomed an enthusiatic group of new members this year, in spite of the fact that Covid restrictions meant there was no league games. Club sec, Carwen Thomas (aided by daughter Ceri) still managed to run club tournaments and practice sessions The whole season was a great sucess in terms of enjoyment and not only for the bowlers who lifted the trophies

4 Woods Runner-up Hilary Phillips

Carwen and Ceri are now bowls coaches

Sec,/Treasurer Carwen even pours the tea and coffee