Entries by Ed1
The Gittins Family Meet Chirpy
CHIRPY -OUR CHEEKY LITTLE FRIEND THE ROBIN REDBREAST Idris and I like to have a quiet cup of tea on our Patio in the front of our Bungalow when the weather is nice, which has been often during this beautiful Summer but that all changed about 4 weeks ago when Chirpy, as we call him, […]
Hands-on Work Experience-Join Now
Do you want to improve your confidence and wellbeing? Learn new skills? Or work in construction but don’t know where to start? Then this project could be the one for you. Join our FREE home regeneration programme today and get the chance to gain qualifications whilst getting hands-on work experience How does it work? Whether […]
Sam Lloyd’s Eisteddfod Chairs
Last week,we featured a story and a query about Sam Lloyd’s Eisteddfod Chairs from Des Jones–( SEE A RESOLVEN POET REMEMBERED ) We are delighted to be able to tell Des that some of the chairs are in local places of worship in the village and one is with a family member. Also, one of […]
A Resolven Poet Remembered
Sam Lloyd was a well known Welsh poet, in Resolven, and I worked with him in the Timber Yard at Glyncastle Colliery just after the war. I was a young man and he was a lot older than me. I left the colliery, when the essential works order came off, in January 1950. They were apparently […]
News and Photos from Ynysfach W.I
ANYA’S CROWN THE CHOCOLATE CAKE JUDGES OF THE VICTORIA SPONGE RECEIVING THE CUP Report by JENNY Colley
More from Resolven Carnival
Our RDN photographer Mike wasn’t the only Davies taking pictures for us on Saturday. His daughter Ruth was busy capturing tne scene for us too Great shots Ruth. You were taught by a masterr!
Resolven Carnival Returns
After a 2 year break through Covid restrictions, Resolven Carnival delighted everyone with a colouful display and fun for all on Saturday IMAGES by MIKE DAVIES+ Editor+Lots more Carnival pics to come on RDN soon
Courses at Building Blocks Resolven
As an Agored Cymru registered Centre we offer a range of training services; Our up and coming courses are: Train the Trainer – and can be booked via Eventbrite or contacting Rebecca Parfitt on 01639 710076 or emailing rebeccaparfitt@buildingblocksfamilycentre.co.uk
Sardis Fun Day
Sardis held a very successful and enjoyable fun day on Saturday 11th June. It was well attended and there was something for everyone to enjoy, including a splendid red fire engine to examine. Here you can join in the fun by looking at these pictures. REPORT AND IMAGES BY Natasha Williams
Update on Ukraine Vigil
Ludmilla and John Kosschuk Hello just a quick update, the total raised so far is £4,150. £4000 was sent for medical supplies and essentials. Two Ukrainian girls arrived in Tonna on Monday and are staying with us, they come from east of Kiev and are related to my wife. John Kosschuk Oksana and Dasha WELCOME […]
The Day I Met The Queen
Our RDN photographer Mike Davies meets The Queen Mike is far R behind woman in white hat “I was asked by a fellow photographer to go along to the re- opening of the Leisure Centre in Swansea, as The Queen and Duke would be attending. It was a dry day but bitterly cold with a […]
Grand Opening for Ynysfach’s School Shop
In earlier stories on RDN, we brought you news of Big Bocs Bwyd. The scheme involves schoolchidren running their own shop, with goods on sale at a price decided by the customers. Ynysfach Primary School opened their Siop y Ddraig Goch with a flourish today. , The school yard was packed with potential customers when […]
The Swimming Lesson
The swan family takes to the water This looks to be a serious swimming lesson for cygnets in the Neath canal today.. The poud parents are guarding them closely. Images by Mike Davies (RDN photographer)