Having closed at the New Road location on February 22nd, the library finally reopened in the Carnegie Hall this morning, 9th March.
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.
Our President, Brian Lodwick, launched his latest book on Tuesday – “Morgan Reynolds and Maesyllan Neath Abbey”.
On Monday, 25th February Ann Harries’s superb contribution to the local community was recognised by Dyffryn Clydach Community Council when they granted her their Community Award. The award recognised Ann’s contribution over the last fifty years to a diverse range of local societies/groups including the Scouts, Skewen Historical Society, St John’s Church etc. etc. plus her organisation of holidays and days trips. The presentation was witnessed by members from all the organisations with which Ann is associated. A well deserved award.
Mrs. Margaret Owen led the Society members in community Christmas Carol singing this year.
