I recently read articles on your site and the article written by Gareth Evans, who I know has been involved on the Resolven Table Tennis scene for an extremely long time. I started my table tennis at the YMCA in the late 40’s early 50’s and later played for the old Welfare Team who were […]
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 […]
Gusts of up to 82mph (132km/h) have battered the UK as Storm Hannah caused power cuts and disrupted travel, with Wales the windiest part of the country. Mike Davies, RDN photographer, spent a few hours in Porthcawl to get these images
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
What an achiement for our local star swimmer Daniel Jervis ! Dan won two gold medals in the British Swimming Championships in Glasgow last week. First of all he won the 400 metres freestyle and then the 1500 freestyle, with a time that makes him the second fastest in the world at that […]
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 […]
My brother was sent this old image from our cousins in Leominster who are on our granddad’s side. How they had the photo we have no idea and I ‘m wondering if anyone can let us know if it’s a Resolven band. I knew our dad played the ukulele in his early years, he is on the bottom […]
Happy Easter to all our readers from the RDN team Image by Mike Davies
Nik Samuel, formally of Cory Street, shares some childhood memories with us in these charming verses Sweetman’s Field This is looking good Mr Morgan just came in He smiled at Miss Norton And she gave him a grin He did that thing he did with the chalk I think he thinks it’s funny But all […]
April’s full moon has been labelled the Pink Moon but it may not appear in the night sky the same colour that its name suggests. Named after a distinctive spring flowers that appear in April, the Pink Moon will reach its peak on Friday just after midday. I captured this full moon and the motorway at […]
Hi, I’m Karen Teal and I have been an Art and Textiles teacher for 33 years. I am passionate about all forms of art and textiles and about working with learners young and old to develop skills, concepts, understanding, creativity and confidence. I come from North Wales originally but I’ve lived and taught art […]
CLYNE FREE MISSION EVANGELICAL CHURCH 2019 EASTER CELEBRATION ‘And that believing you may have life in His name‘ ———— Please join us for our ———— EASTER SERVICES GOOD FRIDAY 19th April at 7.00 pm Speaker: Pastor Peter Mitchell AND EASTER SUNDAY 21st APRIL 11.00am & 6.00pm Speaker: Pastor Peter Mitchell (Clyne) A WARM WELCOME IS EXTENDED […]
The Remarkable tale of the Coombe Tennants of Cadoxton Before commencing on the report it is only fair to note that the meeting began in sombre mood following the death of Society President and founder Phylip Jones. In the absence of Chairman Gwyn Thomas, the Society’s Secretary Trefor Jones, after a minute’s silence, gave a […]