Ukraine Cake Stall Thank You
Jen Colley, Resolven WI.
Ukraine Vigil Report
The Vigil on Saturday in Ynysfach School yard, festooned with bunting made by the children, was blessed with a really good turnout.
Resolven Community Council Chairman Neal Francis spoke first and then introduced the speakers -Lyn Maddocks and the Reverend Jayne Shaw who both led us in prayer
Neath Assembly Member Jeremy Miles also spoke about the efforts being made to help the Ukrainian people.
A moving and interesting contribution came from John Kosschuk who lives in Tonna now but still has family in the Ukraine.
All the proceeds from the Vigil will be going to the Ukraine Charity that John runs,
Ynysfach W.I contributed to the fund at the end of the Vigil by selling refreshments in Building Blocks
The atmosphere during the Vigil was sombre and subdued as we were reminded by all the speakers of what ordinary people, just like us, are having to endure in the Ukraine.
At the end, there was a silent moment to reflect on what had been said and then the National Anthem of the Ukraine was played.
IMAGES by HUGH LEWIS and EDITOR
Ukraine Vigil Reminder
Following the Vigil Ynysfach WI will be selling tea coffee and cakes in Building Blocks, the proceeds going to Ukrainian fund.
Mike points his camera at the sky
We are all so fortunate to be living in the lovely Vale of Neath
Here we have amazing scenery such as the mountains in all seasons and also stunning skies
I think we have the best skies in the uk
When i was walking through the valley, there was a busy woodpecker trying to make his way home
I was fortunate to see where he was, and he popped his head out, for a photo shoot
That was the icing on the cake,
Mike Davies RDN photographer
Vigil in Resolven
With the ongoing crisis in the Ukraine we have set up a committee to arrange a Vigil in support of all in the Ukraine. This committee has been made up of members of the Community Council, the ladies of the Welfare, and local residents.
Please could as many as possible come along to show their support and it would be great if people could make banners or draw/print Ukrainian flags to bring with them.
The whole world is showing their support and it would be great if our wonderful local communities could add theirs too.
Also hopefully there will be future fundraising activities to raise further much needed funds
Thanks
Neal Francis (Chairman Resolven Community Council)
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Twins Celebrate 78th Birthdays
Birthday wishes to Pat and Mike Davies, the Abergarwed twins, who were born in the front room of their grandparents’ house there on April 5th 1944.
Pat lives in Pontneddfechan and Mike, our R.D.N photographer, lives in Cadoxton.
They telephone each other every evening to see how they are.
They went to Resolven School and were put into different classes, as they were so alike and they even got the same sums wrong in the maths lessons!
Can you spot the difference?
Skittles Night Bowls Them Over!
Resolven Ladies Bowls hosted a fun skittles evening last night at Resolven AFC club. This successful fundraiser was attended and enjoyed by the ladies and their families and there was a good turnout from the men of the club. With fabulous food and, at times, raucous atmosphere the evening proved to be a great curtain raiser for the exciting season lying ahead for Resolven Bowls.
REPORT BY Maureen Colmer ( R.L.B Captain)
Flowers on Mother’s Day
What a sight when the flowers are out in Victoria gardens Neath!
The gardening team are brilliant
We are so fortunate that we can sit down on the benches and just watch the world go by..
Anyone who can not get to the gardens these days RDN will bring it to you
Images and Report by RDN photographer Mike Davies
Welcome to Spring 2022
Spring arrives on Sunday the 20th of March
Photo by MIKE DAVIES (RDN photographer)