For RDN readers who might miss out on a white Christmas, share these scenes captured on the Brecon Beacons, Dec 11th 2017 Images by Mike Davies Editor’s comment: Mike is a BBC Weather Watcher and his Brecon photos were shown on the main BBC news that night and BBC Breakfast Time the following […]
Every year, a mouthwatering Christmas Tea is held in St. David’s Church Hall, Resolven.and last Friday, I attended the event for the first time and spoke with Val Bishop, one of the main organizers, who told me more about the preparation of the tea and what happens during the event. She said, “The tea is […]
Hello Resolven District News! Pleased to see you back with your new web site. I am interested in William Willis’s new book and to hear he is getting another one lined up, as I have a few things he may be interested in researching. I haven’t got his recent published book yet though. I’ll see to […]
The cold moon or super moon last night (Dec 3rd) was at a point in its orbit or perigee at which it is closest to the earth. It can appear to be up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than usual. The image was taken when the moon was rising and the skies were overcast, but […]
Despite the gloomy overcast afternoon weather with dampness in the air, the Resolven residents came out in full strength on Saturday to brighten up the proceedings. There was plenty of variety in the marquee selling Christmas bric a brac for every ones taste, and talking of taste the home made cakes and pies in the […]
Resolven Youth Café is held on a Tuesday once a month in Resolven Building Blocks— 6.30 pm to 8 pm for school year 6 pupils to school year 11. It opened on October 17th and provides a relaxing and safe environment for the village youth to visit. Each session’s delicacies are themed, ranging from ‘Taco […]
This is the first year for quite a while that there will be no junior rugby teams in Resolven. The talented group of youngsters who “kicked off” together as under 7’s and played through to the under 16’s are now all in the Resolven Youth team. But before the start of their first season as […]
CLYNE FREE MISSION EVANGELICAL CHURCH Neath Road Clyne SA11 4BW 2017 CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION O Come let us adore Him Christ the Lord’ ———— Join us for our ———— SALVATION ARMY BAND CAROL SERVICE Monday December 11th at 7.00pm ( All proceeds go to The Salvation Army) A WARM WELCOME IS EXTENDED TO YOU Clyne Free Mission Evangelical […]
November turned out to be a month full of craft and creativity. Our first crafty caper was a trip on the 4th November to see the ‘Made By Hand’ exhibition held in Cardiff City Hall. This annual event is held to showcase the work of 135 exceptional craftsmenand women from Wales . The skills on […]
The Christmas street lights have always been provided by Neath/Port Talbot Council, but this year Resolven Community Council has taken over the task. Clerk to the council Mrs Cheryl Payne explains: “We will be paying for and putting up the lights in Resolven this year, but there might be a delay through having […]
The multi climbing frame was removed from Resolven Park today. It was a “star attraction” for many years, but was in need of repair and the cost for Resolven Community Council would have been prohibitive. Now for the good news! A replacement multi climbing frame will be arriving in the spring and the hard […]
The Resolven District News team is looking for recruits to help run our refreshed village website. All you have to do is keep your eyes peeled and ears open for what’s happening on your patch (club, society or family occasions and celebrations). Pass the info. on to us—- or write it up yourself if you enjoy […]
The CISWO (Coal Industry Social Welfare Organisation) runs a Tuesday club at the Welfare Hall every other Tuesday from 11am until 1pm where people meet and socialise. Recently, they invited Trefor Jones from the Resolfen History Society to give a talk and he chose his subject well, recalling the anthracite strike of 1925. Trefor […]
Our talented RDN photographer Mike Davies, or Abergarwed boy as he still likes to call himself, captured this stunning shot of the moon juxtaposed with an image of Neath town clock recently. Mike says it was named a Beaver Moon by the American Indians, because it appeared as winter approached and helped them to hunt […]