Village Entrance Surprise, Carnival Day Parade & Field
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Seen by incomers to Resolven Village – Local resident cleverly advertises the Carnival day.
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‘INDONESIAN ARCHITECTS’ performing outside the St David’s Church Hall.
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The spectators wait for the Carnival Parade at the Square.
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Zumba Band
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At the Vaughan Park
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Judges – Cllr. Aylwin Jones, Carole Hopkins & Christine Twaite
At the Bowling Green adjacent to the Carnival field
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A sample of Welsh International bowling shirts used by Andrew Hopkins in California, Hong Kong, Israel, Ireland etc. Also shirts from Welsh International Stephen Allen. A number of Resolven Bowls Club members have played Internationally for Wales .
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Andrew Hopkins, Bowls Coach and Welsh International instructing a new bowler
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Andrew Hopkins and Lionel Stock helping some new bowlers. Bowls is a sport that can be played from the age of 8 to 88.
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Nigel James, Coach suggesting a different size bowl and Lionel Stock giving encouragement to a first time bowler.
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Rev. Andrew Davies delivers a bowl, a day before he delivers his sermon. Looking on is Lionel Stock and RDN Editor Anita Morgan.
In the background Ieuan Ace encourages Marcia (the shop/Post Office) & friend on the green.
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After opening the Carnival, Cllr Aylwin Jones with Father Andrew near the bowling green.
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Congratulations to the Resolven Community Events Group for a most enjoyable day.
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Presentation by
Hugh Lewis