Every Success to Resolven’s Dan Jervis
Our best wishes go to Daniel Jervis at the Paris Olympics. Dates of the Olympic Games 26 July – 11 August 2024 Glasgow April 2029 Resolven to Paris July 2024 ~ ~ ~ ~
Entries by HL & LL
Jack_Walkaholic along the Coast Path in Ceredigion
Just like that, Pembrokeshire was done and hello Ceredigion! The path ahead promised more adventures, starting with a road-bound trek into Cardigan. A brief encounter with a herd of cows, their imposing horns enough to deter any further exploration, led me back to the safety of the road. Cardigan welcomed me with open arms, marking […]
County Successes for Resolven Club
This year, once more, bowlers from various clubs have been battling through several rounds on many different Greens to compete in the Singles, Pairs, Triples and Fours to reach the Annual West Glamorgan County Finals held at Brynhyfryd Bowls Club, Neath. The Semi-Finals were held on Thursday 11 July and the Finals on Friday 12 […]
Resolven Carnival 2024
The Park field before the Parade and crowds arrived The Parade And into the Park field everyone goes. Well done and congratulations to The Resolven Community Events Group. ~ ~ ~ ~
Jack_Walkaholic continues his Welsh Coast walk in North Pembrokeshire
North Pembrokeshire 2 One week after the scorching ‘thirstatholon’ I returned to North Pembrokshire, tent in tow and optimism (maybe slightly delusional) in overdrive. Sunshine was promised, so I’d conquer two days and a glorious night under the stars. Strumble Head greeted me with its flashing lighthouse and cliff top views, then it was on […]
Report on the 40th Anniversary Celebration of Resolfen History Society
A Report on the 40th Anniversary Celebration of Resolfen History Society Some 26 members and friends of the Society gathered at the Church hall to celebrate the milestone of having been in existence for over 40 years. Mrs Jane Llewelyn provided a sumptuous buffet for the occasion, which was enjoyed by one and all. It […]
Northern Lights Dazzle Resolven in Rare Display
Resolven residents were treated to a rare and spectacular display of the Northern Lights over the weekend. This stunning light show, the most intense in two decades, illuminated the night sky with vibrant hues of green, pink, and purple. The aurora borealis, typically visible in more northern latitudes, made a surprise appearance in South Wales […]
Resolven Miners Welfare Restoration
A message from the Secretary for the Resolven Miners Welfare Scheme Big News from the Resolven Miners Welfare! We’re thrilled to share exciting progress on the restoration of our cherished old miners’ welfare building! This heart of our community is poised for a grand revival, promising to once again be a vibrant hub for all. […]
History Society April Meeting Report
A report on the April meeting of Resolfen History Society The speaker this month needed no introduction since it was none other than Jeff Childs, erstwhile of Pontardawe who spoke on the legacy of steel and tinplate in the town, especially that of the Gilbertson’s work. This was Mr Childs’s sixteenth visit to the Society. […]
April meeting of The Resolven History Society
RESOLVEN HISTORY SOCIETY APRIL MEETING Monday, 8 April 2024 at 7.00p.m. St David’s Church Hall Speaker is Mr Jeff Childs Subject: ‘Sheet Steel and Tinplate in Pontardawe’ ~ ~ ~ ~