Entries by HL & LL

B4434 New Road, Tonna Temporary Closure

For essential resurfacing works to the B4434 at New Road, Tonna (NE of Tonna Hospital and towards Resolven) will be closed on Thursday 29 May 2025, between 19.00 and 06.00 for approximately 2 nights, avoiding unforeseen plant issues and weather permitting. In the event of an emergency, access will be granted for emergency vehicles only. […]

A Resolven Incoming Resident awarded BEM

Mr David James and his wife Genene moved to the village of Resolven 18 months ago and David immediately applied for membership to join Resolven Bowls Club. David has a prestigious background in the lawn green bowling sport and was a long standing and loyal member in the County of Ceredigion, formerly Carmarthenshire BA. He […]

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 […]