Birthday wishes to Pat and Mike Davies, the Abergarwed twins, who were born in the front room of their grandparents’ house there on April 5th 1944. Pat lives in Pontneddfechan and Mike, our R.D.N photographer, lives in Cadoxton. They telephone each other every evening to see how they are. They went to Resolven School and […]
Resolven Ladies Bowls hosted a fun skittles evening last night at Resolven AFC club. This successful fundraiser was attended and enjoyed by the ladies and their families and there was a good turnout from the men of the club. With fabulous food and, at times, raucous atmosphere the evening proved to be a great curtain […]
What a sight when the flowers are out in Victoria gardens Neath! The gardening team are brilliant We are so fortunate that we can sit down on the benches and just watch the world go by.. Anyone who can not get to the gardens these days RDN will bring it to you Images and Report […]
Spring arrives on Sunday the 20th of March Photo by MIKE DAVIES (RDN photographer)
– Covid Vaccine Newsletter from Swansea Bay University Health Board Date: March 3rd, 2022 Edition number: 36 Introduction: This week we have two important pieces of news about the programme. Firstly, parents and carers of all five to 11 year olds registered with GPs in the Swansea or Neath Port Talbot area can now request […]
If you missed Neath Medieval Day today -no worries! RDN photographer Mike Davies was there to capture some glimpses of the past for us The first castle in Neath was located west of the river Neath near the Roman fort of Nidum, and was a timber fortification in a motte and bailey structure.When Richard de Grenville founded Neath Abbey close […]
The year 2022 sees Her Majesty The Queen become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years on the throne. There will be year-long celebrations as communities and people come together to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s historic reign. Communities across Neath Port Talbot are encouraged to take part in the celebrations […]
Image of St. David’s Cathedral by MIKE DAVIES FROM OUR RDN GALLERY—RESOLVEN SCHOOL –ARE YOU HERE?
Ready for a journey back in time? Prepare to cross the ramparts in Neath Town Centre for a historic adventure, complete with a Medieval Re-enactment. As we know, Neath takes its Welsh name, “Castell-nedd”, from the castle so why not enjoy a medieval day in the town itself, complete with a puppet show, musicians and […]
I found this not- so -wise old owl two fields away from my house—well past his bedtime! i had the big zoom lens on my camera. Luck was on my side. Mike Davies (RDN photographer)
Sunshine, snow, rain, and floods, Abergarwed boy. Mike, is out-and-about capturing images for RDN, Here are a few of the great shots Mike’s given us over the years, showing winter weather turn into the promise of new life.. Thanks to Mike Davies, RDN photographer, for all the delightful images.
When I attended Resolven School, the teachers always told me, “you have your head in the clouds again” Mike Davies Mike (left) outside school with twin brother Pat