~ ~ ~ “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 […]
At Ty Bank, Resolven Canal ~ ~ ~ ~
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 […]
Information supplied by Carys Miles Principal Officer Development Neath Port Talbot Council for Voluntary Services ~ ~ ~ There is no charge to take part Andy Mulligan Hot Jam ~ ~ ~ ~
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 […]
~ ~ ~ ~ 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 […]
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
Thanks to David Morgan {former resident of Vaughan Ave} for the following photographs ~ ~ ~ ~
Social Distancing 50th Birthday Party for Robert Thomas ~ ~ ~ ~ Many thanks to Leighton Lloyd for some photographs. Others taken by Anita Morgan & Hugh Lewis
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.
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: […]
Our thanks to Christine Twaite for supplying these photographs More pics from 25 Years ago:- The flags were out in Vaughan Avenue
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 […]
All of the colourful and patriotic bunting, photographs and various memorabilia displayed around Resolven on the 75th anniversary of V.E. Day in 2020 gave a feeling of pride mixed with sadness while remembering a past generation of the village to which we owe so much. It also gave us some joy and hope and a […]
This photograph of a VE Day Street Party was sent in by Cllr. William Lewis, Rugby {front left} who was 3 years old at the time. If you have any photographs of the 1945 VE Day Street Parties in Resolven we will be pleased to include them on the RDN website. Also any photographs […]