A Transition from Summer to Autumn
The following photographs of the Vale of Neath Canal have been sent to RDN by Ruth Davies, Daughter of the late Mike Davies who contributed immensely to this website over many years.
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Funeral Notice for Mr Ken Evans
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MACMILLAN Fundraising Further Down The Valley
Friday, 26 September Tonna Primary School held a fundraising event for cancer support. Visitors enjoyed a variety of cakes and Welsh cakes, including walnut and lemon cakes, with contributions helping this important cause.
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Also on Sunday, 28th September, from 10am to 12pm, everyone is invited to help the School Grounds Working Party make Tonna Primary school grounds more welcoming for the children. Please bring any gardening tools you have. Your support is greatly appreciated!
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Photographs and Information from Ruth Davies
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Remembering Headteacher Mr Paul Morgan
In April 2025, Mr Paul Morgan, Headteacher at Ynysfach Primary
School, sadly passed away having lost his brave and courageous battle
against cancer.
As many of you may know, Mr Morgan had workedg at Ynysfach for
twelve years, first as Deputy Head and then as Headteacher from 2018.
During this time, he taught, nurtured and supported pupils from
Resolven and Clun, built a fantastic, hardworking, dedicated family of
staff and governors and created close bonds with the community. As
well as being a strong leader, staff always appreciated Mr Morgan’s
friendship, kindness and wicked sense of humour and will continue to
maintain his positivity, passion and pride for the work that he did.
In memory of Mr Morgan, staff at Ynysfach approached Resolven Men’s
Shed to ask if they could build a memorial bench for Mr Morgan which
would include planters that pupils could plant with colourful flowers.
The photograph shows all the ‘Man Shed’ members: Dewi Williams, Alun Williams, Lyn Davies, Ryan Davies, Keith Evans, Dave Pink, Richard Williams, Paul Roberts, Michael Robert Coulter, Jeff Pritchard and Paul Minton
The bench has now been built at the top of the yard, and a memorial plaque
is due to be added. Blaengwrach Primary School have very kindly given
Ynysfach a beautiful olive tree to plant in memory of Mr Morgan, plus
shrubs have been kindly donated by Tom’s Nurseries and Garden
Centre in Cadoxton.
In addition, to remember their football loving headteacher, Ynysfach Primary will be hosting an annual ‘Paul Morgan Football tournament’ for their cluster family of schools. The first of these is due to take place on Friday September 26th.
This is the same day as a
MACMILLAN Cancer Support Coffee Morning held at
Ynysfach Primary School Hall between 9.30 – 10.30am
where tea, coffee and cakes will be available. Ynysfach hope to welcome as many people to this coffee morning as possible – parents, friends and members of the community – so that they can raise as much money as they can in memory of Mr Morgan.
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Thanks to Mrs Groth for some of the above information.
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Coffee Morning at Sardis
Easier Recycling
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Neath September Fair 2025
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An early in the day visit to the September Fun Fair
The annual September Fair seemed bigger than ever this year and the above photographs show just a small part of this long standing traditional event in Neath.
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Photo’s and Presentation by HL & LL
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Active Travel Network Map Consultation
Neath Port Talbot Council is undertaking a statutory update of its Active Travel Network Map (ATNM) in line with the Active Travel (Wales) Act 2013. We are now inviting public feedback to help shape future improvements to walking, wheeling, and cycling routes across the county borough, from September 3rd to October 19th.
Key Points: This update involves a comprehensive review and rationalisation of both existing and proposed routes. Existing Routes will be assessed to ensure they meet Welsh Government standards for active travel infrastructure. Future Routes, including those that are planned or require improvement, will be evaluated and refined to support more effective, inclusive, and accessible travel options.
The public consultation provides residents with a valuable opportunity to contribute directly to this process. By sharing their experiences, ideas, and concerns, individuals can help shape the future of active travel in Neath Port Talbot. Their input will inform investment decisions, support the development of safer routes, and ensure the network reflects the needs and priorities of local communities.
https://datamap.gov.wales/survey/Neath-Port-Talbot-AT-survey
https://mapdata.llyw.cymru/survey/Neath-Port-Talbot-AT-survey/
Thank you for your ongoing support in helping shape the future of Neath Port Talbot’s Active Travel Network.
NPT Active Travel Team
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Success Continues for Resolven Bowlers
Congratulations to Ceri Holmes and Stephen Allen on winning the Welsh National Bowls Championships Mixed Pairs at Llandrindod Wells.
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