Entries by HL & LL
Looking forward to Spring with Mike Davies
As we come into Autumn and winter you will find a lot of differentspecies of birds coming on to your feeders, never let the feeders go empty, as they will not visit again. I have a regular bird who visits in early/late spring – the woodpecker and on occasions he will bring his offspring to […]
Unusual Sightings in Resolven
A cold but sunny Sunday on the 11th October 2020 gave the residents of Resolven an afternoon of two unexpected and unusual sightings The first, at 2.45 p.m. seen clearly due to the very good visibility of the day, and against a background of vivid blue skies and the occasional fluffy white cloud was a […]
Closure of The Resolven Branch of The Royal British Legion
The Constitution of the Royal British Legion is such that if a Branch membership falls to less than seven members it has to close, unfortunately the Resolven Branch has now fallen to just six members and the Constitution further states, that there must be a Committee of seven members. Enquiries have been made to increase […]
Temporary Road Closure B4434 (Tonna to Resolven)
TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE B4434 : TONNA – RESOLVEN B4434 will be closed from the junction of Heol Y Glo, near Tonna Hospital for 1.8 km (1.1mls) to Cyd Terrace, Clyne between the hours of 09:30 and 15:00 on the 17th September 2020. Access for emergency services will be maintained. The X7 bus Service will not […]
Report on the funeral of Mr Philip Stroud
On Friday 4th September, 2020, the funeral of the late Mr Philip Stroud was held in Resolven. Philip, who was born and raised in the village was a well known popular character who was widely respected by all. He is a true native of the village having lived all of his life in the area. […]
Congratulations to Ynysfach Primary School
Ynysfach Primary School posted the following Tweet : “We are so pleased to announce that we have achieved the Gold Right’s Respecting Award at Ynysfach. Our Rights Respecting councillors have worked so hard in helping us achieve this. It has had such a positive impact on our school life.” Well done and congratulations Ynysfach Primary […]
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. ~ ~ ~ ~
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 […]
Resolven Canal Event
At Ty Bank, Resolven Canal ~ ~ ~ ~
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 […]