Entries by Ed1

Beware Scammers Warning

Arriving home from holiday I had several calls who we knew the numbers of on my answering machine.  I also had two messages telling me my SKY broadband was about to be cut off and that I needed to press 1 to stop this happening or 2 to speak to someone and they will ring […]

Resolven Sisters Present Arts Academy Musical

Resolven sisters, Chloe and Elise Addiscot, proudly present their Arts Academy production of “The Little Mermaid” in the Nidum Arts Centre, Neath, on Friday June the 28th at 7.30 and Saturday the 29th at 2.00 and 7.30. Chloe and Elise both trained in London-Chloe in drama and Elise in musical theatre  and dance. They are […]

New Local Borough Councillor

The by election for the ward on May 23rd has provided a brand new councillor in Dean Lewis! Going from a vastly experienced councillor  of over 30 years in the late Desmond Davies to Dean Lewis who has never run for office previously is a recipe for change in the area . Councillor Lewis spoke to […]

Message from Resolven Man in Luton

I liked your article about William [Bill] Lewis, being appointed Mayor in Rugby. I worked with his Dad Herbie Lewis at Glyncastle, We were sawmill hands together, and Herbie’s boys were just starting their education at Resolven School and they lived across the road from the school play grounds. I left as soon as the […]

Ray Milland–Report from Resolfen History Society

A Report on the May Meeting of Resolfen History Society Ray Milland Former headmaster and BBC Wales Pop Historian, Phil Davies has been a speaker at the meetings of the History Society for several years, and this year he took, Neath film star, Ray Milland as his focus. He began by describing a visit to […]

Local Pool Men Play for Wales

European Blackball Pool tournament–Bridlington Spa–May 2nd – May 6th   Welsh Pool squad u23 b1 Geraint Wellstead (front 2nd left) Calum Harvey Dewi Williams Jake Stebbings Corey Williams Sam Fowler Manager – Gavin Bosworth It was off to Bridlington for local man Geraint Wellstead to represent Wales in pool in the u23 b1 squad managed by […]

Resolven AFC Do the Double

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 […]

Wind Farm Grants Application Meeting

Pen y Cymoedd Wind Farm Community Fund CIC· Come and chat to us about funding for your community, sports group or business idea! We have appointments in Resolven on 21st May  2 pm-5.30 pm in Resolven Community Centre and Pontrhydyfen on 19th June – email us now to book a slot and we can give you […]

Resolven Starlets Take Centre Stage

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 4th was their 4th 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 […]

Clyne Free Mission Anniversary

     CLYNE FREE MISSION CHURCH ANNIVERSARY 2019 CELEBRATING 88Years 1931-2019 ———— Join us  ———— For   WORSHIP SERVICES SUNDAY May 12th 11.00am & 6.00pm Speaker: Pastor Peter Mitchell   AND Monday May 13th at 7.00pm Speaker:  Mr. Roger Bale (Cross Hands) A very warm welcome to you to join with us as we celebrate […]