Sunrise over the Vale of Neath
The early bird catches the worm! In this case it was a spectacular sunrise over the Vale of Neath this morning.
MIKE DAVIES (RDN photographer)
Golden Wedding Celebration
Our warmest good wishes go to David and Christine Twaite who celebrated their Golden Wedding on the 5th 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.
Tornado Train Steams Through Neath Station
The 60163 Tornado steam train headed through South West Wales on 14/07/2019
Leaving Bristol early on Sunday morning, the route went down through the Severn Tunnel and passed through several stops in Wales before returning to Bristol later in the evening.It arrived in Cardiff then onto Briton Ferry over the old swing bridge on its journey to Carmarthen and Tenby,
On the return journey it arrived at Neath Station at 6pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vx2DXA5QrLM
Photos & Video by RDN phtographer Mike Davies
Sardis Rainbow Tots
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
New Vale of Neath Medical Centre Opening
The Vale of Neath Practice are relocating to the new Vale Of Neath Medical Centre on Friday 16thAugust and Saturday 17th August, and be ready to accept patients on Monday 19th August 2019.
The practice has prepared information letters, that Swansea Bay Health Board have kindly agreed to translate and post to all our “heads of household”. The letters should be received within the next week or two.
DANSA have been in discussion with Swansea Bay Health Board and some local councillors regarding transport, and are putting in place a community shuttle car that will ferry patients between the new health centre and the two existing health centre locations in Resolven and Glynneath. I understand a trial run is being organised for Tuesday 23rdJuly.
The letter that is being sent to our “heads of household” will also include details of a public open day that is being organised by the Health Board
ALEX DAVIES
Vale of Neath Practice Manager
New Medical Health Centre- photo taken by our photographer MIKE DAVIES (13th July)
LOCAL LADY CELEBRATES SPECIAL BIRTHDAY
On the 10th of July, Mrs Ann Thomas of Coronation Avenue celebrated her 80th birthday.. Ann and her late husband Ken were fine bowlers so she was delightesd when her Resolven Ladies’ Bowls Club team mates arramged a birthday meal for her in the Lamb and Flag, Glynneath..
Ann is a Resolven Girl and after attending Resolven School she studied at Windsor Business Training College in Neath. She then spent some time as a secretary in insurance company offices before marrying Ken. They had four children, 3 boys and a girl, and she now has 10 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren with 2 more on the way! No wonder she needed 2 birthday cakes!
Happy 80th Ann—our smiling Birthday Girl !
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Extra Photo’s of Resolven Carnival 2019
Extra Photo’s of Resolven Carnival 2019
Near the entrance into Resolven from A465
OOPS! “Look, the mast is going to hit the bunting”
‘Up and Over – YES!’
ALL CLEAR
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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
Essential transport for the delivery of Blood
RDN Photographer Mike Davies doing his ‘stuff’
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL CARNIVAL IN THE SMALL VILLAGE OF RESOLVEN
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Photo’s by Hugh & Lorna Lewis, RDN Team
RESOLVEN CARNIVAL 2019
Many thanks to all involved with the Resolven Carnival,an excellent turnout, the children and the adults who took part looked amazing,
Not forgetting the superb floats —–we look forward to 2020
Mike Davies
you tube link here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3d8L_BbH3Dg
MIKE DAVIES RDN PHOTOGRAPHER
Beware Scammers Warning
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)
