Entries by HL & LL

Resolven’s Latest International Bowler

The name change of the Governing body of bowls in Wales to ‘Welsh Lawn Bowls’ was only a couple of years ago so the number of new ‘Caps’ since the change has been few. Resolven Bowls Club’s Stephen (Steve) Allen has just completed playing in his first Outdoor International Series at Llandrindod Wells against International […]

Resolven & District Amateur Operatic Society – The Late 50’s

Part 3 1955 – 1959 The time before the start of 1955 proved a sad and difficult time for R&DAOS when they lost two valuable members of the same Family, Blodwen (Blod) Davies a leading soloist and a very popular lady in the community and her brother W. Evans Davies, Committee member and Wardrobe Master, […]

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 […]