August 22nd— a full moon in Aquarius with a perfect sky.
Taken this morning over the Neath bridge. This will be our second Aquarius full moon of Leo season, an uncommon occurrence. As such, it’s only right that the stars of Aquarius preside over this lunation, since Aquarians are well known for having uncommon and unique affinities. Rare.
Mike Davies (RDN Photographer)
After many rounds of games on the home green at Resolven and away on many greens there were five rinks of the County Finals at Brynhyfryd BC on 13 August which had members of the Resolven Bowls Club bowling on them. Open Triples (Played at 1p.m.), Double Fours (2 Rinks), Open Fours & Open Singles (Played at 4.30p.m.)
Except for the Double Fours, all the finalists go through to Welsh Championships at Llandrindod Wells next month.
Open Triples (Played at 1p.m.)
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County Double Fours (Played at 4.30 p.m.) Through previous rounds this knock out tournament is played with one rink at home and one rink at the opponents green, with no communication between the two rinks allowed until both have finished their game but on County finals day it is played on rink 1 & 6 of the Brynhyfryd BC green, Neath.
The other finalists were from Tick Tock Community BC, Ystradgynlais.
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County Double Fours Champions – Resolven Bowls Club
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Involved in the Open Fours final were from Lt to Rt: Shaun Kelly, Gareth Evans, Mike Herbert and Nigel James
Although not winning on this occasion they will still be attending the Welsh Championship Finals
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In the WGCBA Semi-Final on Thursday 12 August, Simon Ace (Secretary of Resolven BC) was successful against another RBC member and Welsh Indoor Bowls International, Stephen Allen to play in todays final against Paul Champion of Mount Pleasant BC.
Unfortunately for Simon, Paul was ‘on song’ to take an unexpected lead of 17 shots (18-1), but over two and a half hours and 24 ends on play Simon came back to within one shot (19-18).
After 26 ends Simon succumbed to Paul with a final score of 21-18.
As previously mentioned all the above except the Double Fours will take part in the Welsh Championships at Llandrindod Wells next month (September 2021)
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Report and photographs by Hugh Lewis
Today, the village was decked out in Olympic banners and bunting to welcome Daniel home. It seemed like the whole village had turned out to greet him warmly, applaud his success and share their pride in his achievement.
Dan travelled through the village from Sardis in an open car. He was met on Resolven Square by an assembly of civic leaders including Cllr. John Warman and Mrs Warman (Mayor and Mayoress of Neath), MS Sioned Williams and local councillors Neal Francis Chair Resolven Community Council, and Gill Francis, Chair Clyne and Melincourt Community Council
REPORT BY GILL FRANCIS
PHOTOGRAPHER NATASHA WILLIAMS
