Resolven History Society Meeting
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Entries by HL & LL
A465 Road Closure – January 2023
Please find below and the proposed Traffic Management Plans and timing of works for the closure of the A465 between Glynneath and Rhigos by the Future Valley Construction Team. The current planned dates are the weekend of Friday 13th to Monday 16th January 2023. ~ ~ ~
Jerusalem Chapel – ‘Merched’ – Christmas Tea
A festive afternoon was held at Jerusalem Vestry recently when three ladies of ‘Merched’ arranged and served a delicious Christmas Tea. All attended thoroughly enjoyed the occasion, unfortunately several members were not able to attend due to illness and other commitments, so the ladies kindly prepared ‘take-away trays for those members to enjoy at home. […]
A465 Road Closures
It is intended that the A465 North bound and South bound Dual Carriageway will be closed from Glynneath to Rhigos. The current dates for the closures are:- Friday 25th to Monday 28th November 2022 and Friday 16th to Monday 19th December 2022 ~ ~ ~
Free Workshops and Training Packages
There are spaces on fully funded Barista Essentials training package and Christmas Wreath Workshops. In order to be eligible for the training and workshops, you need to be :- 16 or over; Living in Neath Port Talbot; Unemployed or working part time and looking to change careers/increase hours; Working in full time education or training; Not already […]
2022 Remembrance Sunday Service Resolven
At 10.30a.m. on Sunday 13 November 2022 a Remembrance Service began (now organised by Resolven Community Council) at the St David’s Church Hall, Resolven which is adjacent to the Resolven Cenotaph. The Service was taken by Moira Randall, Reader (LLM) Licensed Lay Minister. Before the commencement of the Service, Moira said that, although WW I […]
Cirrus Clouds in Tonna
Cirrus is a genus of high cloud made of ice crystals. Cirrus clouds typically appear delicate and wispy with white strands. Cirrus are usually formed when warm, dry air rises, causing water vapour deposition onto rocky or metallic dust particles at high altitudes. Information and Photographs by Ruth Charles Davies (Daughter of Mike Davies)
We Welcome Visitors to Our Busy Bowling Green
We have come to the end of a very successful 2022 outdoor bowling season during which Resolven Bowls Club celebrated its 90th Birthday. The bowling green has been as busy as ever with three sets of Club Tournaments as well as games of different Leagues – Neath & District League, Cwmtawe League, Port Talbot League […]
Special Celebration ‘Birthday Bash’ and Thanks
Our RDN Editor, Anita Morgan was instrumental in beginning this village website. She has played many parts in the past during her time at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, then on television, including a live broadcast of “How Green Was My Valley”, and many varied roles during her Grand Theatre Repertory Seasons in Swansea. […]
Remembering Dr David John Davies
I’m sure there are not many who live in Resolven now who would remember my father, Dr David John Davies, but I’m sure there are some who do! He was the village doctor for many years in Resolven and district, taking over from his father ‘Old Dr Davies’ first at the Surgery on the Square […]
‘THE NINETY’ at Resolven
5 June 2022 Resolven Bowls Club celebrated it’s 90th Birthday in style with an Open Tournament attended by local players joined by current and former International bowlers including most of the current Commonwealth Games ladies and men’s teams. The photograph shows competitors who took part in the ‘THE NINETY’ Tournament Mike Herbert was the tournament […]