This article is regarding a publication which has local and general interest. The following information was written by Marian, the daughter of Gwenllian Hannah Rees who was born in ‘Hendreowen’ , a mountain farm above Resolven in 1910 and died just two months short of her 105th birthday in 2015. Gwenllian was part of the […]
The following is an enquiring e-mail from Glenn Pritchard, if you wish to help Glenn, would you please reply directly to Glenn at gpritcharf@gmail.com ~ “Hi. I wonder if you could help me? My mother (Brenda) was one of the Sweetmans who lived at Brynawelon in the forestry but previous to that lived at Y Faldre […]
A donation of £250 was given to Ty Olwen Hospice, Morriston by Resolven Bowls Club. Mrs Anna Morgan had nominated Ty Olwen as the recipient of the donation in memory of her husband, Paul a former Head Teacher at Ynysfach Primary School, Resolven who was a respected and very popular Head. Anna received the donation […]
As the heatwave of the Summer of 2026 continues, the 15th July turned out to be an ideal day for an elegant afternoon tea in the Church Hall in Resolven. The afternoon tea, which was all home made was prepared, provided and organised by the Committee of the Ynysfach WI ladies. To complete the occasion, […]
A meeting takes place at Tabernacl Chapel, Resolven at 6 o’clock on the evening of Friday, 17th July to celebrate 250 years since the Birth of the famous Welsh hymn writer Ann Griffiths by singing some of her hymns. The Service will be in Welsh but a translation service will be provided. ~ ~ ~
A dry and cloudy day with very little wind and a pleasant temperature seemed just about perfect for an outdoor event when Resolven held its annual Carnival on 4th July 2026. This is an event that has always given the Community and families a chance to get together (and is one that very many look […]
SWTRA are currently planning the next phase of resurfacing works on the A465, progressing eastbound between Aberdulais and Resolven. These works are now scheduled to commence on Monday 27th July 2026 with a forecasted completion of 26th August 2026. As with previous A465 works it will likely require full eastbound night time closures, with the road reopened […]
Happy 90th Birthday to Brenda Rees Many Congratulations and Best Wishes on your 90th Birthday, Brenda From the RDN Team ~ ~ ~
Resolven Bowls Clubs 2026 Captain, Stephen Allen has again been selected to represent Wales at the British Bowls International Series in Ayr, Scotland in a couple of weeks time. A spokesperson for Resolven BC said that the Club is very proud of Stephen’s achievements in outdoor and indoor bowls. Congratulations on your selection, Stephen and […]