Ann Harries receives Community Award from Dyffryn Clydach Community Council

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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.

 

A History of Neath Abbey and Skewen Co-operative Stores 1891 – 1982

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A two-part special edition of ‘Hanes’ has been produced by the Society.  It  details the rise and fall of the Co-operative Society’s venture in Skewen and district from 1891 to 1982, illustrated with photographs and reminiscences from local staff and customers. A limited number of copies will be available initially for purchase at a cost of £5.00 for the two-part edition, if you are able to collect from Skewen. Otherwise, there will be a charge of £2.25 for postage and packing.

Should you wish to order your copies, please contact Anne Morgans via the Society’s website email: info@skewenhistoricalsociety.org.uk, leaving your contact details and indicating the number of copies you want.

 

 

 

Society Social Evening, Christmas, 2018

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Mrs. Margaret Owen led the Society members in community Christmas Carol singing this year.

 

Society takes part in Friends of St. Thomas Christmas Tree Festival

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The Society was invited to take part in the Friends of St. Thomas Church, Neath, Christmas Tree Festival.  We chose as our theme, in this the centenary of the ending of World War One,  the 86 men of Coedffranc and Jersey Marine who fell in World War One – a link to the unveiling of the new war memorial outside Carnegie Hall.

The design chosen was a poppy with each man’s name who fell written on it, attached to netting  which was spread over the tree.  St. Thomas then linked to the theme by providing a location for the tree beneath its Roll of Honour.  More poppies were scattered around the tree which was topped with a gold star.

The festival continues until 7th December.