A Report on the December meeting of Resolfen History Society. Some years ago the committee of the History Society decided to make the December meeting a Members’ Night. The idea was not to deter other interested parties attending, but rather a reaction to the fact that competing events tended to diminish the size of the […]
Congratulations on a Celebration On November 2018, it was the celebration of the 40th Birthday of BBC Radio Wales, National English Language Radio Station, when our RDN Editor was the first presenter’s voice to be heard that morning as she made the announcement of – “It is half past six on Monday November 13th […]
SECOND VOLUME OF RESOLVEN HISTORY BOOK LAUNCHED Following on from his well-received photo-book ‘RESOLVEN THEN AND NOW’ last year, Resolven author William Willis has just published a second volume in this series. ‘RESOLVEN THEN AND NOW – VOLUME 2’, is on sale from early November 2018. The author has catalogued another selection of rare and […]
The 2018 Service of Remembrance At Resolven The Annual Service of Remembrance is held to commemorate all those who gave their lives serving their country. The service at Resolven was conducted by Moira Randall, the Church Warden of St […]
Armistice Centenary It is exactly one hundred years since that historical secret meeting on a train of three significant representatives of Britain, France and Germany who came together to discuss the terms of the Armistice Agreement, a document of such immense importance that would finally lead to ‘the peaceful sound of silence’ in the trenches […]
Chinese Auction 30 October 2018 On a bright but cold autumn afternoon in late October, St David’s Church Hall held their annual Chinese Auction event. This ‘fun’ afternoon is now in its 4th year and has become very successful for one and all. The ‘Chinese Auction’ at Resolven was first thought about by […]
A Harvest Thanksgiving Service will be held at Melincourt Chapel {Mother Chapel of Jerusalem} at 2.30pm on Monday, 17 September. Officiating minister will be Rev. D M Hughes, Clydach. Melincourt Chapel is a wonderful example of a traditional Welsh chapel still in use today. Everyone welcome
Additional walk in clinics will be available from Thursday 11th October, every lunchtime between 12:00 noon and 12:45pm in Glynneath and Resolven surgeries. Both Community Pharmacies {Resolven & Glynneath} will also be able to vaccinate Vale of Neath Practice patients.
Resolven was well represented recently in the West Glamorgan County Bowling Association semi-finals and finals days at Brynhyfryd BC green, Neath. After many previous rounds played Home and Away, eleven Resolven Bowls Club members represented RBC in the Open and Senior Singles, Pairs, Triples or Fours. They are Shane James, Lionel Stock, Adrian Bradley, […]
The following text is information from Ross the Pharmacist at the Resolven Chemist to clarify their position after closure of the Resolven Surgery. ~~~ I have had many enquiries recently regarding the future of Davies Chemist in Resolven after the surgery in Resolven closes and moves to its new site in Glynneath. I wish to […]
~~~ At the Vaughan Park At the Bowling Green adjacent to the Carnival field ~~~~ Congratulations to the Resolven Community Events Group for a most enjoyable day. ~~~~ Presentation by Hugh Lewis
The Resolven Hanging Basket Competition in 2018 was a bloomin’…. success once again. The wonderful sunny weather of recent weeks ensured that the entries were many and varied, although the dry conditions proved to be a challenge for some entrants. The judging was done by Mr Mark Cunningham of Neath Port Talbot College Horticultural Department, […]
The following is information from the Mid and West Wales FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE HOME FIRE SAFETY Most fires in the home can be prevented, by taking some basic and common sense precautions. By following the guidance shown here, you will substantially reduce the chances of fire harming you, your family or your home. […]
A ‘Red Kite Stage’ at Resolven On 24th June the 2018 Pirelli MSA Welsh Forest Rally Championships moved into the second half of the season with the Red Kite Stages. The series has generated a record number of entries and produced a tight battle for the overall title. The return of these classic stages of […]