The Society would like to congratulate our Secretary, Sandra Davies, who successfully launched her first novel today at Neath Library. It is an “Imagination of the Attempt to Establish Gnoll College in 1857”.
Copies of “Fleeting Shadows” are available through the Society and cost £10.
At the AGM held on 28th March, Life Memberships were awarded to former Chairs and Committee members, Mrs Virginia Jones and Miss Anne Morgans, in recognition of their many years of service to the Society
A rowan tree has been planted in the Community Garden at Skewen Park to replace the three acer trees that were vandalised and died. The tree is to commemorate the men of Skewen & District who fell in World Wars One and Two. The Society would like to thank the members of the Community Garden who helped to source the tree and to plant it this morning within the protection of their garden. A commemorative plaque will be added soon.
Congratulations to John Richards, Vice-President of both the Skewen and District Historical Society and of the Dyffryn Clydach and Bryncoch Historical Society, who was awarded Honorary Fellowship of The Historical Association’s Swansea Branch. This well deserved award recognises John’s significant contribution to the study and appreciation of history in this area.”
On Thursday, 25th July 2024 at 10.30am in St John’s Church, Neath Abbey, there will be a service to mark 60 years since Canon Brian Lodwick was ordained. Refreshments will be available following the service. All are welcome to attend.