Entries by Ed1

Snapped in the Snow and Ice

Two of our RDN  team, Diane Sims and Mike Davies, have been out and about  capturing images of our valley in the icy grasp of the Beast from the East and Storm Emma. Send us YOUR storm pics by emailing  them to us us on:   am@resolvendistrictnews.co.uk Mike captured this charming image for us before the storms […]

Remembering Redvers-54 years a councillor

Following the sad passing of Redvers Davies on the 12th of February here follows the contents of an article placed in the One Voice Wales monthly on line newspaper last year. I worked with Redvers Davies on the Community Council for twenty seven years and it is remarkable that I do not recall us ever […]

What has Ynysfach WI been up to?

After a very busy December – filled with a carol concert, the Christmas Fayre, a delicious Christmas lunch and a lively party in the Church Hall, we were all glad to have a spell of quiet relaxation and a rest for the digestive system. However we were soon back together for our January meeting, looking […]

End of an Era

  2018 is a very sad year  for sport in the village of Resolven, for after 24 years, and hundreds of children passing through their ranks, Resolven Junior Football Club has folded. Club Chairman Mr Clive Chambers said, “This is a very sad time not only for myself, but for the village of Resolven. I […]

Women’s World Day of Prayer

Women’s World Day of Prayer takes place the first Sunday in March every year.  It is a Service put together by women and the same service is celebrated across the world, starting in Oceania and then across to the Americas. Also, each year a different country compiles the programme and this year the women of […]

“Sweet Bêr Dâr: Queen of the Valley”

A  report on the monthly meeting of Resolfen History Society This month’s speaker was the highly amusing and entertaining Huw Williams of Merthyr Tudful. Huw has visited us on many occasions and also held an adult education class in Resolven some years ago, an experience he recalls with affection. His topic this year was “Sweet […]

Resolven Bowlers in Welsh Team

Congratulations to Simon Ace (seen left) and Stephen Allen (seen right) on being selected to represent Wales at the British Home Series Internationals in Paisley (Scotland) in March. This follows on from them gaining their first caps in 2017 in Belfast.   Simon will also represent Wales in the British singles championship after he won the […]

Table Tennis in Resolven

Table Tennis has been played in Resolven since the 1950’s at both the Miners’ Welfare and George Kent factory.   Some of the Welfare players: John Wicks, Ken Lewis, Denzil Sandry, Evan John Evans.   Viv Hill, Denny Funning, Ron Rees, Len Jones, Selwyn Twaite. Also seen L and R at end of top row—Fred […]

Caretaker/Cleaner Needed

Resolven Community  Council has a vacancy for the above post. Duties include opening and closing the Community Centre when required and general cleaning. For further details and job description please contact the clerk by phone or email: resolvencc:btinternet.com Clerc i’r Cyngor (Clerk to the Council)–Cheryl Payne 6, Llys Bethania, Railway Terrace, Resolven. Sa11 4HG Tel: […]

Super Blood Moon Over Vale of Neath

Jan 31st —the super moon rose in the UK’s night skies and coincided with a supermoon, making it appear 14 percent brighter.  There is a supermoon when a full moon orbits closest to earth and a  blood moon is just another name for a full moon that’s going through a total eclipse. The nickname refers […]

Jobs Vacancies at Building Blocks

  Hi! We currently have a number of vacancies at Building Blocks.  The link to our website and the vacancies is below. Regards Ceri Pritchard (Manager) www.buildingblocksfamilycentre.co.uk/Pages/FAQs/Category/job-vacancies

Social Group For Ex-Miners and their Families

The CISWO Social group which meets in the Welfare Hall in Resolven is currently inviting new members to join. The group meets at 10.30am every other Tuesday. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 13th February 2018. Activities include guest speakers, quizzes, bingo and free day trips. The group is supported by CISWO (Coal […]