A meeting takes place at Tabernacl Chapel, Resolven at 6 o’clock on the evening of Friday, 17th July to celebrate 250 years since the Birth of the famous Welsh hymn writer Ann Griffiths by singing some of her hymns..

The Service will be in Welsh but a translation service will be provided.

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A dry and cloudy day with very little wind and a pleasant temperature seemed just about perfect for an outdoor event when Resolven held its annual Carnival on 4th July 2026. This is an event that has always given the Community and families a chance to get together (and is one that very many look forward to every year).

This year, the occasion attracted a very large crowd gathered at the Square, enjoying the sounds of ‘The Indonesian Architects’, a local mixed instruments Band consisting of about 9 talented musicians on the day, who played their particular style of music outside the Church Hall before the parade started.

The much anticipated Parade commenced at 1pm from the School, along Neath Road, around the Square and through the village down Commercial Road to John Street and to the park entrance.

The crowd at the Square followed the Parade to the Park field where the following photographs were taken

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The preparation and organisation of any project or event is difficult and time consuming. Arranging a Carnival is certainly no different. It takes a lot of hard work and effort from an enthusiastic ‘Resolven Community Events Group’ who are willing to give freely, of their time and expertise.

Many congratulations on a very successful, enjoyable and memorable Carnival in 2026.

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Photographs etc. by Hugh & Lorna Lewis

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SWTRA are currently planning the next phase of resurfacing works on the A465, progressing eastbound between Aberdulais and Resolven. These works are now scheduled to commence on Monday 13^th July 2026 with a forecasted completion of 12^th August 2026.

As with previous A465 works it will likely require full eastbound night time closures, with the road reopened to single-lane traffic during the day.

These full closures of the A465 will be implemented overnight between 20:00hrs and 06:00hrs., during these closures traffic will be diverted off at Aberdulais, following the B4242, before rejoining the carriageway at Resolven Roundabout.

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Resolven Bowls Clubs 2026 Captain, Stephen Allen has again been selected to represent Wales at the British Bowls International Series in Ayr, Scotland in a couple of weeks time.

A spokesperson for Resolven BC said that the Club is very proud of Stephen’s achievements in outdoor and indoor bowls.

Congratulations on your selection, Stephen and Best Wishes for a successful Series!

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