Extra Photo’s of Resolven Carnival 2019

 

 

 

 

 

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A FEW PHOTO’S TAKEN IN THE PARK BEFORE THE PROCESSION ARRIVED

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THE PROCESSION & PUBLIC HAVE ARRIVED

 

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Photo’s by Hugh & Lorna Lewis, RDN Team

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arriving home from holiday I had several calls who we knew the numbers of on my answering machine.  I also had two messages telling me my SKY broadband was about to be cut off and that I needed to press 1 to stop this happening or 2 to speak to someone and they will ring again.

Sky never rings us- we have to ring them, so please be aware of this message and DO NOT ANSWER unknown numbers.  (We have a caller display on our phones to see who is ringing).

One old lady answered them and the next thing she had a call from her bank to say all her funds had gone

Be aware who is calling. If you do not know the number- do not answer the phone, let them leave a message and delete the call.

MIKE DAVIES (RDN PHOTOGRAPHER)

 

 

 

The by election for the ward on May 23^rd has provided a brand new councillor in Dean Lewis!

Going from a vastly experienced councillor  of over 30 years in the late Desmond Davies to Dean Lewis who has never run for office previously is a recipe for change in the area .

Councillor Lewis spoke to Resolven District News on various subjects and his enthusiasm for what’s ahead is infectious.

 

Dean chose to stand as an independent candidate for his own community in the hope that not being part of a recognised political party or group it will allow him more freedom to concentrate on his own ward which is his priority. Dean has a fresh outlook and as an independent offers the ward something new and diverse.  Aged 46  and living all his life in Resolven he believes that had a huge impact on his election result .Even though he has fresh ideas and hopes he has also vowed to continue with the work already started by the previous councillor.  This includes keeping up the pressure on improving public transport to help those needing to attend the new doctors surgery that’s opening this summer and working in collaboration with the Resolven Community Council in their efforts to obtain new land for use as a new cemetery ready for when St David’s churchyard is full.

 

Dean felt moved to put his name forward for election after talking to friends and family about the changes to resolve that he has witnessed over the years. A once bustling commercial road and amenities for all ages now a distant memory.  It’s true to say many residents feel Resolven has been feels forgotten by the borough council when they speak of regeneration and the spending of funding that is secured for new projects. While he appreciates the cuts to council budgets means the loss of services and amenities he is confident there are other avenues to follow to apply for funding to regenerate the valleys and not only the towns. That is what he intends to investigate.

 

There was no bigger loss locally than the closure of Clyne school and although it was a sad day for Clyne.  Dean has been impressed how both the pupils from Clyne and Ynysfach primary school as a whole have successfully managed the transition and believes it brought the villages of Resolven and Clyne even closer .

Resolven Clyne and Abergarwed are blessed with a good and productive community spirit of which Dean is proud to be part of and has been active in projects such as the carnival and a member of the trustees at the miners welfare hall and this is what makes him confident going forward in showing Resolven to the borough council as a shining beacon that deserves its voice being heard when applying for funding for future projects.

 

The newly elected councillor was humbled by the support he received and is now excited at the chance to put Resolven on the borough map.

 

As has always happened in years gone by local man has put himself forward to represent his community and wants to do his utmost to improve this area and we at Resolven District News wish him every success in his endeavours.

Cllr William H Lewis, Mayor of Rugby

 

The town of Rugby in Warwickshire has appointed and inaugurated a New Mayor to serve the community.

 

Cllr William (Bill) Lewis, who hails from Resolven, moved to Rugby 50 years ago. He was married in 1970 where he set up home with his wife Susan and brought up two children, Richard and Rhea.

Richard who is extremely good at electronics and computers is always on hand to help with any technical problems that William might encounter and Rhea is now a fully qualified architect who has a fiancé Matt who is in demolition, making them a most interesting combination.

William attended Neath Grammar School and Swansea University and in 1964 graduated with a Civil Engineering degree. He worked for Civil Engineering Consultants for a total of 44 years, specialising in the design and construction of motorways, then of railway trackbed and the remediation of contaminated industrial sites.

 

 

 

In 1966 he left Wales and moved from one Wales to another Wales, a small village in South Yorkshire called Wales Bar. It was in South Yorkshire that he met his wife Susan, who lived in a small mining village called Dinnington.

 

 

 

 

 

It was in February 1970 that William sustained a very serious accident when, due to icy conditions, he drove head first into an oncoming milk tanker. This resulted in a long stay in Cheltenham Hospital where he was treated for eight fractures of arms and legs. He spent five months in hospital and on the day he was discharged, he used the hospital as a qualifying address for a special licence to get married, using two supportive local witnesses.

 

 

He first became a member of the Rugby Borough Council in May 2010.  Passionate about the environment, William worked tirelessly to establish the Rokeby Schools Joint Recycling Initiative, raising more than £130,000 for the schools and other local charities.

 

 

 

Cllr Lewis was born and raised in Resolven in The Vale of Neath, where he first gained a sense of belonging and commitment to the community.  His parents, Eunice and Herbie Lewis and grandfather, William Rees were all Deacons in Jerusalem Chapel and were a well known and respected family in the village.

 

Several close relatives of the Lewis family were Founder Members of the Resolven Operatic Society which was an integral part of their village life for over 50 years until it was disbanded in the 1990’s.

 

William, during his ‘declaration of acceptance of office’ speech in the Council Chamber emphasised that his Resolven village upbringing in a bilingual Welsh/English family home has been a great influence on how his life has developed.

It is therefore, understandable that William has chosen ‘RESPECT’ as the theme of his year in office, which means being considerate, polite and thoughtful, and applies to how we treat each other, the communities we live in, and the environment we all share.

During his year, William (he is known as Bill in Rugby) has decided to support small local charities in the Rugby area – the Dementia Society (http://rugbydementiasupport.org.uk/), the Autism Network (http:/rugbyautismnetwork.co.uk/) and New Directions (http://newdirectionsrugby.org.uk/).

 

 

 

 

 

He is proud and honoured to hold the office of Mayor of Rugby for 2019/20, particularly during the Rugby World Cup year. (https://www.world.rugby/halloffame)

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The RDN team, and particularly his brother Hugh send their Congratulations and good wishes for his year as Mayor and also to his wife Susan as the Mayoress.

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