After 27 years as a GP in the Glynneath Surgery and the Vale of Neath Practice, Dr Paul Westwood retired on Monday 31st July 2023. He states that from an early age he always wanted to become a GP but was also keen to see the wider world, and so, after completing his training and […]
With so many excellent sportsmen playing bowls, local competition in every club and between clubs is of an extraordinary high standard. At the start of each outdoor bowling season, home and away games of singles, pairs, triples and fours are arranged between bowlers from all over the West Glamorgan County area. Many rounds are played […]
Photographs taken by Ruth Davies {Mike Davies’s Daughter} ~ ~ ~ ~
The following text is from a hand written Jerusalem Chapel part history, recently discovered but not dated. For ease of reading, the hand written has been transcribed and the photographs added to the text :- “With the gradual change from the rural and agricultural aspect of the locality of Resolven, coupled with the fact of […]
It’s been a while, the Wales Coast Path has been keeping me busy. I started this journey on January 1st at Chepstow with the intention of walking the whole path by the end of the year. Earlier updates can be found on Resolven District News, or you can find me on Instagram @jack_walkaholic but for […]
Temporary road closure of the B4434 at the Railway Bridge, Clyne to enable Network Rail to install new strengthening plates. The closure will be between the hours of 10.00pm and 6.00am from 3 July to 15 July 2023
Scheduled carriageway resurfacing works at Commercial Road, Resolven commencing Monday 12th June for 2 nights (6pm – 12am). The scheme dates may be subject to slight change, depending on weather conditions and/or any unforeseen plant breakdowns. Commercial Road will be closed from the A465 Roundabout to the junction with Ynysfach Avenue, with 2 way traffic […]
Home Turf Aberavon to Bynea on the Wales Coast Path by Jack_Walkaholic. Previously on the Wales Coast Path, I walked from Chepstow to Aberavon, and if you missed it, check out my previous episodes on Resolven District News! But now, we’re ready for a new adventure starting at Aberavon. Early morning in Aberavon is a […]
From Chepstow to Newport was a big fiirst day, to start me off on my quest to walk the length of the Wales Coast Path. (See January 2023 – ‘Day 1 Walk by the Resolven Walkaholic’) But there’s no need for me to be so ambitious, so during January I get my first 100 miles […]