Entries by HL & LL

The Obituary Notice of Mrs Maureen Davies

All of us at Resolven District News are so sad to have to report the death of Maureen, beloved wife of Mike our R.D.N. photographer. Our thoughts are with you Mike and all your family. ~ ~ ~ ~

August 20, 2020 by

Recalling Memories of Resolven Forestry during WW2

~ ~ ~ “My Life in the Land Army” When war broke out I was a shop assistant in Phillips Bros in Neath.  I had never done any heavy work except for a bit of housework.  Just before my 18th birthday I was called up to work in a factory in Neath called the “Metal […]

August 18, 2020 by

Memories of Resolven Library ~ Circa 2005

RESOLVEN LIBRARY ~ {CIRCA 2005} Pat, Mair and Sandra are Librarians of the highest degree Before you have time to select a book – they’ve brought one for you to see… Their library is a place of excellence, it’s clean, cosy and bright With a clutch of computers and shelves of books to feed modern […]

August 5, 2020 by

‘Indonesian Architects’ (Resolven Ukelele Group)

With the easing of Lockdown now continuing, in what has been the strangest and most challenging of times, it was enlightening and heartening to hear that the ‘Indonesian Architects’ (otherwise known as the Resolven Ukelele Band) have been  performing in different street locations around the village for the past month. (weather permitting). They are a […]

July 13, 2020 by

Funeral Notice for Mr John Hopkins

~ ~ ~ ~ A Message from John and Carole’s son, Andrew As a family, we would like to thank everyone for the continued messages of condolences that we have received since the passing of my father John Hopkins last week. Unfortunately, the current situation permits us to have a private service at Margam Crematorium […]

June 26, 2020 by

Resolven Bowling Green Open ~ with restricted use

Welsh Government rules and restrictions apply. BOOKINGS ONLY PLEASE Bowling Green opening hours 2pm – 9pm Please Use your Own equipment To book a rink please contact Simon Ace Tel. No.07954 132501 ~ ~ ~ ~ BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL

June 24, 2020 by

Resolven Park {The Vaughan Field}

Resolven Community Council Notice Following Government regulations the large recreation field is now open please respect social distancing. The children’s park and skate park area remain closed. The Bowling Green & Pavilion also remain closed.

June 7, 2020 by

ROW~land Phillips Charity Fundraiser

Former Dual Code Rugby International Rowland Phillips is going to Row-Land…on a rower raising money to be shared between all 7 Welsh NHS Trusts and M.I.N.D. Cymru. He states “My wife Sally – an NHS Nurse, was infected with Covid-19 whilst working without adequate PPE.” Donate what you can here, thank you https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/row-land {To Donate: […]

June 7, 2020 by

Questions & Answers Re Testing for Coronavirus ~ 14 May 2020

Questions & Answers Re Testing for Coronavirus 14 May 2020 Information supplied by Llywodraeth Cymru/The Welsh Government   Does Wales have a strategy for testing? The Chief Medical Officer for Wales introduced guidance for coronavirus testing in Wales on 18 March, which set out who should be tested. An updated policy, which extended testing to […]

May 16, 2020 by