Entries by HL & LL

Resolven & District Amateur Operatic Society – the story continues

Part 2 1948 – 1955 The pictures below show the full cast and chorus, along with the programme of Resolven and District Amateur Operatic Society’s production of the Gilbert and Sullivan Operetta, ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ in 1949. It had been ten long years since the last successful production. This was, of course, mainly due […]

Resolven & District Amateur Operatic Society – The Early Years

Below is a photograph of the large Cast, Chorus and Dancers who performed in Franz Lehar’s ‘Gypsy Love’ at the Miners Welfare Hall, Resolven from October 28th to November 1st 1975. This show proved to be one of the most successful and enjoyable ever performed by Resolven & District Amateur Operatic Society. That would not […]

February Meeting Report of Resolfen History Society

A Report on the February meeting of Resolven History Society On a cold evening in the church hall, some global warming would have come in very handy, in order to infuse some warmth in the diminutive audience. Mr Trefor Jones had chosen to speak on the history of a warming climate, a topic with which […]

A465 Surface Roadworks

The dates for this program of works have been updated. The A465 Aberdulais eastbound on-slip will also be closed from 24 March (08:00) – 28 March (05:00). ~ ~ ~ ~

History Society’s January Meeting Report

History Meeting January On a cold January evening the attendance at the meeting was a little low, however those not present missed a very informative talk, by longstanding member of the Society and lifelong devotee of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Mr Glyn Williams. Mr Williams has given many talks over the years about the achievements of […]

Resolfen History Society’s December Meeting Report

A report on the December meeting of Resolfen History Society The notion of a members’ night was struck upon some years ago when it was decided not to have a speaker, since the Christmas period inevitably, meant a smaller audience. This year, however, Storm Darragh’s aftermath kept the attendance lower than normal though did not […]

Christmas Tractor Run – Saturday 7 December 2024

NEATH & DISTRICT YOUNG FARMERS CLUB FESTIVE TRACTOR RUN Raising money for The DPJ Foundation, Wales Air Ambulance and Neath YFC If you wish to donate, please click on the link below:- https://www.justgiving.com/neathyfc ~ ~ ~ ~

Resolfen History Society- November Meeting Report

The speaker this month was Mr Marcus Thomas of Ammanford, though formerly of Bryn Terrace in Melincourt. He spoke on the fascinating history of the Apostolic Church in Resolven and a large audience came to hear his talk. In addition to his role as a pastor in the Elim Pentecostal Church he is also the […]