The Vivian Hall next to the Vaughan Arms held dances on its wonderful sprung floor
And the Pavilion with Saturday morning matinees was ‘the’ place for children to go
They showed the latest ‘pictures’ and you went there if you could afford the treat
And if you had enough pennies, you could even enjoy some goodies, from bottom DP’s, to eat
A factory, built in the early 1940’s, to the south west of the village served the local people well
Known as ‘George Kents’ and then ‘Cam Gears’, its walls have so many stories to tell
Then came the final Company to give this ailing factory one last try
But sadly the American initials T R W spelt out TO RESOLVEN WAIVE goodbye
In 1926 Colonel Vaughan, Rheola opened the newly constructed Park, resplendent in an uniform of red ceremonial dress
And gave a box of chocolates to every child of school age, to celebrate its success
He donated the ground to the village, stipulating that it should always remain a Park
So it is a fitting tribute to the Colonel that he created his very own land-mark
In 1932 the bowling green opened its Pavilion along with the tennis courts nearby
But many years passed before ladies and children were welcomed on the green and allowed to give ‘bowls’ a try
In the late 1940s a group of Resolven men dug out a Swimming pool in the park, without an industrial digger in sight
And the result was a lovely painted blue swimming baths which to the children was a great delight
In the 50s and 60s it was enjoyed by many and Mr Caines was one of the caretakers with a key
Sadly it started to be vandalised and was closed about 1973