On a typical cloudy grey Autumn Day, St David’s Church Hall was again the scene of the Resolven Annual Service of Remembrance, which was this year held on Sunday 10th November 2024. The Service, organised by the Resolven Community Council was conducted for the first time by the Rev. Jayne Shaw who lives locally and […]
‘Taffscrum’ the brainchild of Caryl and John Rees, won a design award trophy in a Mid Wales Giftware Competition, after Caryl saw the competition advertised in ‘Studio Magazine’. They were among 13 runners up in an entry of 125 from all over the world – an outstanding achievement for a couple of amateurs in a […]
A reaction to our recent article – ‘Illustrated Memories by John Rees’ It is always good to get positive feedback from articles on the RDN, Resolven Village website and it was particularly gratifying for the Editor to receive the following e-mail:- “The recent article on John Rees and his artistic contributions to the Resolven Community, […]
Continuing my journey along the captivating Wales Coast Path, this leg took me from the charming town of Borth to the bustling seaside resort of Abersoch. With unpredictable weather and challenging terrain, the path offered a mix of breathtaking scenery, unexpected detours, and moments of quiet reflection. Along the way, I encountered a vibrant tapestry […]
A large and enthusiastic audience attended this month’s meeting which featured the acting skills of Deborah John. The theme for the evening was the three night blitz which Swansea endured during February 1941. In a remarkable performance the actress brought alive the privations and dangers of the time, and indeed the gallows humour which accompanied […]
The following are cartoon-like illustrated memories of the Resolven Village Seniors Group outings – ‘Cornish Safari’ in 2003 and The Isle of Man in 2004 which were organised by the late Mrs Mair Arnold. They were remembered fondly in drawings by the talented Neath Road artist, the late and much missed Mr John Rees. Apparently, […]
On Wednesday 2nd October Ynysfach WI joined with our neighbouring WIs, Crynant and Glynneath, for a Harvest Celebration. St David’s Church Hall looked most welcoming with, flower arrangements in autumn colours, carved and decorated pumpkins and a wonderful harvest loaf made by Jean Wilson of Crynant WI. We were welcomed to the meeting by Beverley […]
This photograph of the Aurora Borealis and ‘the Plough’ taken by Jack_Walkaholic. ~ ~ ~ ~
On a wet Wednesday afternoon in September, a large group of the Ynysfach WI travelled to the Melyncrythan area of Neath to enjoy a very different experience of a time long gone. We arrived at a home in Pant yr Heol in Penrhiwtyn where we were taken past the house, to the top of the […]
The Sport of Bowls can be played from the age of eight to over the age of eighty eight and in the last 20 years more young people have experienced and enjoyed the technique and tactics of a sport that is now played world wide. On the 4th August there was a great day of […]