Resolven AFC – Double Promotion 

Eventually it was a successful season for both Resolven AFC 1st and 2nd senior teams, with both securing promotion on the final day of the season. After being relegated the season before last the 1st team were keen to bounce back up as soon as possible and the disappointment of missing out on promotion by 1pts last season

It was definitely the target this year. It was a good start to the season as well as a good end, but a dip in form just before Christmas made for a tight finish!

April 27th 2019 Resolven AFC v Glais AFC ‘The Promotion Decider” A win for Resolven would mean promotion on goal difference, likewise for Glais! But a draw would see Godregraig take 2nd position and promotion, after Harp Rovers had already confirmed the championship -eventually finishing 6pts clear of Resolven.

 

A full crowd on the Park Field saw Resolven run out deserved 4-1 winners. Resolven 2nds also claimed 2nd place and a promotion into reserve division 2 after an alteration to the reserve divisions, splitting the league into two separate groups. It’s fantastic to see the club doing well, with two sides running and over 40 boys signed on. There is a great atmosphere within the club and a lot of young potential coming through to accompany the more established players. The club will definitely be looking to build on the success of this season for the future. If anyone over the age of 16 is interested in joining this great club for the coming season, and would like to find out more information, please contact Alister Wheeler via Facebook.

Also If there are any local businesses out there that would be interested in sponsoring Resolven AFC it would be much appreciated. There are different levels of sponsor packages that could be discussed to suit, so please get in touch.

Thank you.

Dance company XCLUSIVE have once again exceeded all expectations and produced another stunning spring show at the Princess Royal Theatre in Port Talbot.

Saturday May 4^th was their 4^th appearance in  .the Princess Royal Theatre and the theme was ‘A night at the movies’ and included dances to songs from some of the dancers favourite films. The scene was set and 140 dancers from the 4 troops (who hail from Resolven and Pant y ffordd area) – Force, Velocity, Elite, and Prima – were backstage under the watchful eye of their teachers, coaches and chaperones.The lights went down and the 400 strong audience were in for a treat. From the opening lines of ‘lets go to the movies ‘from the film Annie it was non stop music and dance until the final dance to ‘ Joyful Joyful’ from Sister Act . The finale was the XCLUSIVE anthem ” Shut Up and Dance”‘ and 140 dancers took their bow to an audience who raised the roof

Not only do they create fantastic shows they support local events such as the carnival too and if you see a child doing a cartwheel or a backflip in the park its very likely they are a member of Exclusive –they .are always performing -they can’t enough of it !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Xclusive would like to thank Matthew Young for his fantastic backing videos which made the show even better and also thank Chris Edwards for providing the music without which there would have been no dancing , and also thanks to all the teachers coaches and chaperones who look after  the group, the dancers backstage , and not forgetting  Judith Pritchard who is always present and always working but the biggest thanks must go to the dancers themselves for their dedication, commitment, and talent . They practice in Resolven and Pat y ffordd and they are one big dancing prancing performing family .

 

None of this would have taken place without  Xclusive founder and teacher – the amazing Caryn Williams  who has transformed  a group of energetic youngsters into astounding dancers of whom she is rightly proud  and this year saw her own 2 daughters  Poppy  Haf and Ivy Mae  take to the stage following in their mothers footsteps .

Nothing but admiration for all involved and look forward to the next show.

REPORT BY DIANE SIMS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 CLYNE FREE MISSION

CHURCH ANNIVERSARY

2019

CELEBRATING 88Years

1931-2019

———— Join us  ————

For

 

WORSHIP SERVICES

SUNDAY May 12^th 11.00am & 6.00pm

Speaker: Pastor Peter Mitchell

 

AND

Monday May 13^th at 7.00pm

Speaker:  Mr. Roger Bale (Cross Hands)

A very warm welcome to you to join with us as we celebrate the goodness of God

Clyne Free Mission Evangelical Church SA11 4BW

www.clynefreemission.org.uk

I have been watching these swans for some time, both partners build the nest. The female is on the nest most of the day, so it was about time I went there and see if anything was happening,

I sat on the bank which seemed to be ages The female gets up and tidies the nest, and then sits back down,
i could see her getting agitated and she rises up just enough for me to capture the baby swans.

 

 

My guess is there are more to come

Mike Davies— RDN photographer

Neath Port Talbot Borough Council is holding an election to  appoint a councillor to represent  the Resolven Ward.

Polling Day is Thursday the  23rd of May.

To see the list of candidates standing for election, CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW

https://www.npt.gov.uk/media/11719/elections_satpn_resolven.pdf

Toddlers and grandparents and all in-between enjoyed themselves immensely at   Resolven Bowlers Open Day on Easter Bank Holiday Monday

 

 

 

There was blazing sunshine. There was coaching from international bowler Andrew Hopkins and Hugh Lewis who coaches international squads.  What more could you ask for when  starting off in a game that captivated Sir Francis Drake so much, that he finished his game before tackling the Spanish Armada?

Ieuan Ace heped with coaching as well as manning the free barbecue

 

 

 

 

If you are not hooked yet, the bowling green, team members and coaches are there to welcome you anytime this summer..