Skewen Library is moving from its present location on New Road to the Carnegie Hall on Evelyn Road. Today, Saturday 22nd February, was its last day at the New Road location. Here are some photographs to mark the occasion:
As part of its WW1 commemoration programme, the Society planted two Acer Rubrum October Glory trees in the Memorial Park on March 17th, 2017. Unfortunately one of the trees was vandalised and died. This month a replacement tree was planted which we hope will thrive.
The Society’s WW2 History Day held on Saturday, 7th September at the Carnegie Hall was a success with visitors coming from a wide area. They brought with them many photographs relating to Skewen men who served in World War Two, documents and memorabilia. Our reminiscence team was kept busy during the day and added many interesting accounts of Skewen in the war years to our archive.
If you were unable to attend and have photographs/reminiscences about Skewen and WW2 contact us and we will arrange to add your material to our archive on WW2.
The land on which the St. John Ambulance Hall was built on Dynevor Road in the 1930’s was donated by Dr. D. Samuel, whose surgery was located at 39, New Road – the site of the old Post Office. When the hall was demolished, the plaque commemorating the donation, was taken by the St. John Ambulance Brigade. It has now been placed into the care of the Society as it was felt it should be returned to Skewen. A hand over took place on August 5th before the Society’s monthly meeting.
