National and International Bowlers Visit Resolven

On Monday 28 July Resolven Bowls Club with the cooperation of the Resolven Community Council were hosts to the Welsh Lawn Bowls President’s side against the Welsh Under 25’s Academy, so the ages of the 48 bowlers on the green ranged from 10 to 80+ showing that there is no age barrier in the sport of bowls.

The photograph shows all taking part before the match began

The names of the Welsh Under 25 Academy squad are shown below.

Regan Ace, Resolven BC was one of the names in the Welsh Under 25’s Academy Squad

The President of Welsh Lawn Bowls, Heulwen Morgan chose her side from various clubs throughout Wales, including Resolven BC and every bowler wore their own Club kit on the day. The Resolven bowlers were Lyn Johnson, Christine Twaite, Margaret Philips, Tony Philips, David James, Hugh Day, Janice Day, Aeron Humphries, Nigel Davies and Freda Skerry.

Some of the 48 bowlers before the match
There was strong competition between the two sides on every rink throughout the match.
From the very young to the more mature enjoyed excellent bowling

Over the six rinks the score was very close throughout the match but the Under 25’s Welsh squad managed to pip the Welsh President’s rink teams by a few shots.

The weather was kind and the whole event was a great success, after which refreshments were enjoyed by all.

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The previous day the West Glamorgan County Bowling Association Under 18’s were at Resolven.

West Glamorgan County Under 18’s

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The condition of Resolven green and surrounding area is the envy of many Bowls Clubs and is such by the hard work of many volunteers throughout the year working with the Resolven Community Council Groundsman.

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Resolven Bowls Club (RBC) was officially started in 1932 and as previously reported on this website, the Club has celebrated this by holding an annual Invitation Tournament, which this year, 2025 is titled ‘The 93’.

Again Resolven welcomes more International bowlers this weekend. We understand that nearly half of the players in the tournament have represented Wales at Junior or Senior International level with British and Commonwealth Champions. The players draw has been done but anyone can enjoy World class bowling and be a spectator.

‘The 93’ takes place at Resolven Bowling Green on Sunday, 3 August, from 9.00a.m. through to the evening.

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Recycling Summer Tour Venues



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Funeral Notice for Mrs Janet Tregoning

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Resolven’s Latest International Bowler

Welsh International Cap No.42

The name change of the Governing body of bowls in Wales to ‘Welsh Lawn Bowls’ was only a couple of years ago so the number of new ‘Caps’ since the change has been few.
Resolven Bowls Club’s Stephen (Steve) Allen has just completed playing in his first Outdoor International Series at Llandrindod Wells against International teams from England, Scotland, Ireland and Jersey

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Stephen with his Fours team mates at Llandrindod Wells

Lt to Rt : The rink team for one game of Daniel Salmon, Owain Dando, Stephen Allen & Jarrad Breen

Resolven Bowls Club Members and all the bowlers at Resolven are very proud of Stephen being awarded his first Outdoor International cap.

Congratulations to Stephen from RDN on his achievement.

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Note: Representing Pontardawe Indoor Bowls Club Stephen became a Welsh Indoor Bowl’s International in 2017 as did Simon Ace, Resolven Bowls Clubs long serving General Secretary. RBC have the Ace name continuing with Simon’s Son Regan playing Junior International bowls.

International Indoor Bowls Series at Belfast Winter 2017

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The playing surface and condition of the Resolven bowling green has been the envy of many South Wales clubs due to work carried out by volunteers with the cooperation of the Resolven Community Council.

RBC continues to be blessed with very good bowlers and in previous years Andrew Hopkins, RBC Chair has been an Indoor and Outdoor Bowls International player with Simon Williams and Richard Ace being involved also.

Many of the International bowlers who were at Llandrindod Wells representing Wales will be visiting Resolven Bowling Green on the 3rd of August to participate in a Tournament to celebrate the 93rd Birthday of Resolven Bowls Club.

The above photograph showing many interested spectators, was taken at last year’s RBC Tournament

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