Resolven Success at Welsh Finals

Since 1932 bowls has been played in the Resolven Park and there have been many successes over the years.

In 2019 Resolven Bowls Club was again very well represented in the West Glamorgan County finals recently held in Brynhyfryd BC, Neath.

Shaun ‘Ned’ Kelly won the 2 wood Singles County title for the second consecutive year.

After reaching the County Finals of the Over 60’s Triples, Aylwin Jones, John Fryer and Randall Sims, were eligible to play at Llandrindod Wells in August to represent West Glamorgan.

Lt to Rt: Aylwin Jones, Randall Sims, John Fryer & Spencer Evans

Unfortunately Randall Sims was not well enough to play in the Welsh Finals in August and Spencer Evans replaced him.

It was a winning combination again, as they played really well and won the three games to reach the Final.

This was a thrilling close game and they were encouraged by lots of support from Resolven BC members and their families who travelled to Llandrindod Wells to see the Final.

Photo’ taken during the Final

The opponents from the Vale of Glamorgan fought well and the score was very close all the way through the game, but on the penultimate end, Resolven scored three to lead by one, 19 shots to 18 and the successful result after 18 ends was 21-18 to Resolven, making them Welsh Champions of the Over 60’s Triples, a brilliant achievement for Resolven BC boys.

Presentation of the Cup by The Welsh Bowling Association President Mr Will James

Well done to Aylwin, John and Spencer not forgetting Randall who played in the West Glamorgan Rounds and at the County Finals at Brynhyfryd.

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Also from Resolven BC representing West Glamorgan in the Welsh Finals were the County Open 4’s Champions.

These photographs show the County Open 4’s Champions who then went on to play in the 2019 Welsh Bowling Association Finals in Llandrindod Wells.

They came up against a formidable Mid Glamorgan four who after winning that game and another, lost in the Semi Final by 1 shot to Mid Wales who went on to win the final 28 shots – 6 shots.

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Congratulations to all concerned.

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Article by Lorna & Hugh Lewis, RDN Team

Information about the Relocation of

The Vale of Neath Practice

The Vale of Neath Practice is moving to the premises shown in the above photograph and will be open on

Monday 19th August 2019.

The Surgery is located within the new health centre.

The full address is: 

Vale of Neath Medical Centre,  Glynneath Road,  Glynneath,  SA11 5AT

Telephone No:  01639 509050

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The Practice Patient Participation Group in conjunction with the Health Board has been working to secure a patient car transport service in association with DANSA to help with transport to the new site.

The table below shows Pick Up times and Locations.

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Information Supplied by Vale of Neath Practice, PPG & Health Board

Photographs by Hugh Lewis, RDN Team

I met this lovely gent on the old road between Resolven and Abergarwed early this morning

I stopped the car and asked him if he would like his photo taken.  He agreed and went on to say

he was doing long walks  for the homeless and to make people aware what tough times they are going through.

Mike Davies RDN photographer

Hello Anita

Found this photograph recently which might be of interest. It was my first year at school, the year being 1938.

Now retired living in South Manchester.

Best wishes and thank you for the District News which I read with great interest.

Ron Powell, born in 2 John Street

Just found another two

In the photo of the first year at school, I’m on the right in the second row. I’m the little fella with the very worried look.

In the photo of the cricket team, I’m in the front row and 2nd from the right.

In the other, that is our much feared and respected head master Evan Jenkins, who wrote some good commendations for my CVs. Again, I am 2nd on the right; I seem to gravitate towards that place, I don’t know why. Our teacher in our final year was Arthur Morris ,such a lovely man. He was probably taking the photograph, being a keen photographer and of art generally.

Thanks for sharing these delightful pictures with us, Ron

Anita and the RDN team 

Our warmest good wishes go to David and Christine Twaite who celebrated their Golden Wedding on the 5^th of July. The wedding was in the Registry Office,Wine Street, Neath.

David, son of Emlyn and Hilda Twaite lived in Thomas Terrace, Resolven.  Christine is from Briton Ferry. They have two children, Angela and John and two grandchildren, Charlotte and Louisa.

Many congratulations again to Chris and Dave, as they celebrate “50 Goldlen Years ” together.

Rainbow Tots is a playgroup organised by Sardis Church every Monday morning. This week, I popped in and was thrilled to see a book presentation for the toddlers who are coming to the end of their playgroup days and are preparing for nursery school in September. Each child was presented with a ‘leaving ‘gift of a book and they were thrilled to be called by their name to receive it.

THEO BEING PRESENTED WITH HIS BOOK

Rainbow tots isn’t only for toddler playtime, it’s a good meeting place for young mothers or even babysitting grandmothers to meet for a chat and to share what’s going on in the village.

OLIVIA WAS THRILLED WITH HER GIFT

Watching the children receive their books took me back many years to the annual book giving in the Salvation Army. Still got one of mine – slightly battered and well used by me, my children, my nieces, and now back in the house for my grandchildren.

DIANE SIMS