Old Landmark’s No Longer Part Of Neath
Old Landmark’s No Longer Part Of Neath Hi Everybody Well Neath is definitely changing Character and shape . The old Workies Club has been demolished in a short space of time. and with no sign of a farewell from the people of Neath. It was a very popular venue of the people of Neath in…
Guy Faulks Night November the 5th A Date In History
Guy Faulks Night November the 5th A Date In History Guy Faulks Night November the 5th A Date In History People were out and about going to the local Fireworks Displays.
Neath Food And Drink Festival 2023
Neath Food And Drink Festival 2023 Friday To Sunday 4th – 6th October Tweets by NeathFoodFest
Christmas Lights
Christmas Lights Christmas Lights Well girls and boys Neath is having the lights lit on Angel Square on the 29th Of November . Went to Swansea last Sunday and they had a parade which was a big improvement from last year. How come Neath can’t have at least Santa coming the same time as the…
Guy Fawkes The 5th Of November A Date In History
Guy Fawkes The 5th Of November A Date In History Guy Fawkes The 5th Of November A Date In History TREASON Turned Into Lyrics Remember remember the 5th of November – nursery rhyme lyrics, meaning and quote origins Who today can say this nursery rhymn and know what it means concerning our History. Yet Fire…
Neath September Fair
Neath September Fair The FAIR came and went, we had a few new stalls with different items than usual. Some were quite interesting and out of the ordinary as FAIR ITEMS were concerned. The hardy and enthusiatic populace came bought and enjoyed what Neath had to offer, despite the bad weather.
Who Would like to watch some of the fun they missed on Saturday at the Gnoll Rugby Grounds
Who Would like to watch some of the fun they missed on Saturday at the Gnoll Rugby Grounds
Neath Rugby Club Had a Special event last Saturday Who Didn’t know about it
Neath Rugby Club Had a Special event last Saturday Who Didn’t know about it Neath Rugby Club Had a Special event last Saturday Who Didn’t know about it https://neathrfc.com/london-welsh-fixture/ There was a great event on last Saturday and I didn’t know about it. Just how many of out local community new about this event because…
Happy New Year 2023
Hi Girls And Boys looks like we are going to have an interesting weekend music wise Gerri Waite @ Neath Music Festival, Neath https://en-gb.facebook.com/NeathMusicFestival/ https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-1/p720x720/43443965_1996802357278973_8614673947222343680_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&_nc_oc=AQlsg6mJ9KCTP1Ilh25UCe3AHvb1Ljy0Gc5wOcaVKgYoSIUTBJ04HzoLOMe4v9Nze7o&_nc_ht=scontent-lht6-1.xx&oh=10e97be2ebc8e94bc7748af4b07ef27d&oe=5DA6A747 12 Happy New Year 2023
Neath Ferret Our Local Newspaper
Neath Ferret Our Local Newspaper Bad news girls and boys our local newspaper the Neath Ferret is being retired. Anybody interest in taking it over contact this webpage or the editor of the Neath Ferret http://www.spanglefish.com/NeathFerret/index.asp?pageid=92253. It would be a shame for such an important part of our local community with all its everyday events…
Welsh Rugby Winning Results With Autumn Internationals
Welsh Rugby Winning Results With Autumn Internationals Well Girls and Boys Welsh Rugby is doing us proud, beating Australia for the first time in 10 years is great news. Then this week Tonga by an unbelievable 74 points to 24. Lets hope some of the good luck will help our local Neath Rugby Club recover…
New Train Scheme in Neath Port Talbot
Breaking News New Train Scheme in Neath Port Talbot A follow up to a Reader’s letter Plans for a £100m rail testing complex to work on next generation train technology have been revealed in south Wales. It is at an early stage but it could be built on the site of a mothballed opencast mine…
Neath Railway Station at risk of being downgraded as a mainline station
Neath Railway Station at risk of being downgraded as a mainline station A proposed plan to By-Pass Neath with trains crossing the river by the Swing Bridge built for the Rhondda Swansea Bay railway in the late 1800s. There is a new railway station in the pipeline for Jersey Marine which will serve Swansea University…
We have a new Co-op in Bryncoch
We have a new Co-op in Bryncoch What was once the local ” Public House” known as the “Lamb And Flag” has had a complete refurbishment and been converted into a new Co-op store at Bryncoch. From being a run down pub it is now one attractive food shop in Bryncoch – Giving local shops…
British Steel Pensions
British Steel Pensions Please contact the link below ASAP for important up-to-date information concerning British Steel Pensions This link is on the NeathFerret.co.uk/News Page http://www.spanglefish.com/NeathFerret/news.asp http://www.spanglefish.com/BritishSteelPensionInfo/ If you have a relative, friend or neighbour who has worked for British Steel / Corus / TATA, please tell them about this website as it contains vital information…
The Highlander Pub Is Open
The Highlander Pub Is Open Hi Everybody An update on the local public houses scene, The Highlander Public House Is Open. Ignore the information on the pub data web pages stating the Highland is closed it s out of date and has to be updated. It also has a Thai Restraunt and Take Away upstairs…
Some of the History Of Neath You May Not Know
Some of the History Of Neath You May Not Know Historically, Neath was the crossing place of the River Neath and has existed as a settlement since the Romans established the fort of Nido or Nidum in the AD 70s.[3] The Roman fort took its name from the River Nedd; the meaning is obscure but…
Castle Hotel Neath Refurbishment – but the hotel is missing from a Google map
Castle Hotel Neath Refurbishment – but the hotel is missing from a Google map One of our readers report that the Castle Hotel Neath has been taken over by the Jersey Marine Towers owners and that the refurbishment has cost over one million pounds. The Castle Hotel has had many famous guests, including Lord Nelson…
Demolition Of Old Car Park And Shop Units
Well Girls and Boys Neath town is changing again and the shop units we all new and loved i.e Wilko’s and Tesco’s is now in the process of being demolished as is the Car Park. Lets hope what they replace it with will enhance Neath Town Centre because we need to bring our town into…
Neath September Fair
Neath September Fair Hi Everybody Well our September Fair has been and now gone for another year. The weather was good for a change as the September Fair usually brings the start of the Autumn wind and rain. Friday and Saturday were hectic to say the least as most of Neath and surrounding areas seemed…
Brexit – We are on the way out
Brexit – we are on the way out Hi everybody Well Neath voted to Leave the European Union and so did most of the U K. To say that things have been chaotic the last few days has been an understatement. We have seen our political parties showing their true colours, and they have not…
B & M Store Open
B & M Store Open Hi Everybody Well B & Q closed and in its place came B & M Stores . The people of Neath have taken this store by “Storm” everytime I pass the place the car park is full and people are out and about. Watch this space
B & Q Shutting Up Shop
Well B & Q have finally closed and it seems strange not to see the store open. They are being replaced by B & M stores which has a more varied range of products. The store will be opening in the next few weeks by all accounts. Watch this space
Wilkos New Premises
Wilkos New Premises Hello Everybody, went into Wilkos to have a nose they had not changed their product range thank good ness. Their spring range looks good and ready for Summer, now that the Easter Break is here.
New Car Park Plus Shopping Units are now open
New Car Park Plus Shopping Units are now open New Car Park Plus Shopping Units are now up and running, Wilkos is looking goood in the new unit and the car park is providing much needed park spaces for the people of Neath. Lets see how it goes and what beneifit Neath Town Centre will…
Post Office’s Move To W H Smiths
Post Office’s Move To W H Smiths Well people of Neath the Post Office has moved to W.H. Smiths and the old Post Office is now empty and looking rather sorry for itself Another change in the setup of Neath Town as we know it. Lets hope these changes are for the better where Neath…
The Range Taken Over From Wilko’s
The Range Taken Over From Wilko’s Hi Everybody On the Upside from Mark’s And Spencer’s closing. Wilko’s has been taken over by The Range. Went in there the other day and there were quite a few of Wilko’s products on display which I think i a good sign. What do you think. There are…
Closure of Marks & Spencer’s In May
Closure of Marks & Spencer’s In May Hi everybody Well despite loads of people trying to change Marks And Spencer’s is by all accounts still closing ion May. It will b e a sad day for Neath when this happens as Mark’s And Spencer’s have been part of Neath for a long time and…
Welsh rugby: Neath presses case to be in new Elite Domestic Competition
Welsh rugby: Neath presses case to be in new Elite Domestic Competition https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/68316048
Happy New Year 2024
Happy new year 2024 Hi Neath Town Folk 2024 is here and I have heard that the Range is taking over The Wilko Store and is opening soon. Lets hope this is the turning point of Neath Town and the beginning of a better future as things have been really tough the last few years.…