Entries by HL & LL

Resolven History Society Report – February 2023

It was pleasing to see quite a few new faces in this month’s meeting, which points towards the fact that the Society is recovering after the travails of the pandemic and hopefully will be back on an even keel by next year. This month’s speaker was Mr Keith Tucker of Neath Antiquarians who spoke on […]

Information regarding Resolven and District Community Library

The Library in Resolven offers a range of facilities that we all may not be aware of These include not only the lending of books but, Access to a Computer.  (should you be unable to use a computer, there are volunteers to help you) The facility for Photocopying, Laminating, and Printing, The facility to renew […]

Day 1 Walk by the Resolven ‘Walk Aholic’

It seemed like a good idea a few months ago when I thought about it, but now as the train pulls into Chepstow station it’s a reality. For 10 years I’d been mulling over doing the Wales Coast Path, and I decided to do it when I retired. However COVID taught me not to take […]

Patient Survey – Your NHS Wales GP Experience

There are new Patient access standards been introduced as part of the GMS GP Contract for Wales One element of these new access standards is a patient survey (devised by Welsh Government), for which the Vale of Neath Practice are required to collect 25 responses per 1,000 registered patients (Approx. 250 in total). Please see […]

A465 Road Closure – January 2023

Please find below and the proposed Traffic Management Plans and timing of works for the closure of the A465 between Glynneath and Rhigos by the Future Valley Construction Team. The current planned dates are the weekend of Friday 13th to Monday 16th January 2023. ~ ~ ~

Jerusalem Chapel – ‘Merched’ – Christmas Tea

A festive afternoon was held at Jerusalem Vestry recently when three ladies of ‘Merched’ arranged and served a delicious Christmas Tea. All attended thoroughly enjoyed the occasion, unfortunately several members were not able to attend due to illness and other commitments, so the ladies kindly prepared ‘take-away trays for those members to enjoy at home. […]

A465 Road Closures

It is intended that the A465 North bound and South bound Dual Carriageway will be closed from Glynneath to Rhigos. The current dates for the closures are:- Friday 25th to Monday 28th November 2022 and Friday 16th to Monday 19th December 2022 ~ ~ ~

Free Workshops and Training Packages

There are spaces on fully funded Barista Essentials training package and Christmas Wreath Workshops. In order to be eligible for the training and workshops, you need to be :- 16 or over; Living in Neath Port Talbot; Unemployed or working part time and looking to change careers/increase hours; Working in full time education or training; Not already […]