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Best Whale Watching Spots in Iceland
By Nellie Huang
There are few travel experiences in this world that have the power to move people to tears— and whale watching is one of them. The sight of a whale's fluke or the sound of it spouting water through its blow hole can be both magical and awe-inspiring.
Iceland is lucky to have some of the best whale watching areas in the world. More than 20 different species of whales live in the waters surrounding Iceland, which are favourable feeding area for whales due to the relatively shallow depth of the water and the long daylight during summer.
Over the last two decades, Iceland has become the whale watching centre of Europe. There are whale watching tours operating all around the island and it's easy to see whales in Iceland all year round. Here's a look at some of the best whale watching spots in Iceland.
Whale Watching Capital: Húsavík
Poised on the edge of Skjálfandi Bay in northeastern Iceland, the fishing town of Húsavík is recognised as one of the best whale watching locations in the world. Sometimes called Europe's whale watching capital, Húsavík is THE best spot to see whales in Iceland. As with other areas in the north, the humpback whale is the most common species in this area.
Húsavík owes its world-famous reputation to the thriving ecosystem in the bay. Melting snow and rivers bring nutrients from mineral-rich locations which, along with the long lasting summer sun, leads to bountiful masses of plankton, the main source of food for whales. During your stay in Húsavík, don't miss the whale museum in the center of town.
A variety of companies offer whale watching tours in Húsavík using different vessels. You'll find all the ticket offices/booths on the main street of Húsavík and the tours depart from the harbour, which is just steps away. The oldest whale watching company in Húsavík is North Sailing, which has been operating since 1995. All their boats are lovely traditional, environmental friendly schooners. During their whale watching tours, you will also make a stop at a puffin island where thousands of birds nest during summer. You can book this tour here.
Family-Friendly Whale Watching Tours: Akureyri
Also in the northeastern coast of Iceland is Akureyri, the largest town outside of Reykjavík. It's located close to Húsavík, but there are more choices for tours here and the city has more activities and sites that can fill your day after you finish your whale watch tour.
Most whale watching tours in Akureyri will bring you into Iceland's longest fjord, Eyjafjörður. Because of its location, the fjord is sheltered from the strongest winds and highest waves.
That is why Akureyri whale watching tours are particularly suitable for families with smaller children, elderlies and people who tend to get seasick. As in all other whale watching spots in northern Iceland, the main species seen in Akureyri are humpback whales, though minke whale, dolphins and harbour porpoise can be spotted sometimes.
Whale Watching Akureyri is one of the most experienced and trustworthy operators in Akureyri. It operates from the floating pier at Hof Cultural and Concert hall in the heart of downtown Akureyri. Their tours take place on sizeable modern boats with warm indoor cabins. The sighting success in 2017 has been 100%! You can book your whale watching tour here.
Whale Watching in the Capital: Reykjavík
Picture from Close Up | Whale Watching Tour with Puffins & Reykjavík Coast
It comes as a surprise to many that the capital city itself offers some of the best whale watching opportunities in Iceland. The convenience of whale watching in Reykjavík is certainly one of the reasons why it's so popular with travellers, but it is not the only reason to come here.
Reykjavík is located next to a large bay named Faxaflói, which has rather shallow, nutrient-rich waters popular among minke whales. It is also common to spot white-beaked dolphins, harbour porpoises, humpback whales and puffins in the area. Best of all, whale watching tours from Reykjavík are available all year round, though chances to see whales are higher during the summer months.
Most whale watching tours leave from Reykjavík's Old Harbour. As tours tend to last three hours or less, you'll be able to enjoy an incredible experience without taking up even half a day of your trip.
This also means that if a tour is cancelled due to weather or if you didn't spot any whale, you can easily join another tour for free. Book your whale watching tour from Reykjavík here.
Best Place to See Orcas: Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Most travelers head to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula for its spectacular natural sights, but few know about the marine life here. Avid whale watchers will be surprised to know that this is the best spot in Iceland to spot orcas, or killer whales. Chances to see those unique mammals are especially good during winter and spring. Orcas live all around Iceland, but tend to be transient; that is, they move where the food goes. They are thus rarely seen in other parts of the country reliably.
Picture from Whale Watching | Snæfellsnes
Another rare whale species that visits this area (mainly in June) are sperm whales, the largest toothed whales and one of the deepest diving whales. In summer, it's also common to spot minke whales, humpback whales, white-beaked dolphins and harbour porpoises.
There is only one whale watching operator in Snæfellsnes peninsula, and the tour leaves from the town of Grundarfjörður, taking you into Breiðafjörður fjord. During winter, the tour commonly takes place on a traditional oak boat. During summer, and when the whales are further from shore, the tour takes place on a modern passenger boat. Places/seats are limited, and the tours are normally fully booked a few days in advance. We recommend securing your place on the boat well in advance. Please book your whale watching tour from Snæfellsnes here.
New and Remote Whale Watching Tours: the Westfjords
Whale watching tours in Hólmavík, the Westfjords, only started running in June 2017, so they are still a secret amongst travellers. This part of Iceland is relatively remote and unspoilt, and it's brimming with dramatic landscapes, natural geothermal pools and puffin nesting grounds. If you are driving the Iceland Ring Road and want to see whales without the crowds, then come here for a completely genuine experience.
Steingrímsfjörður bay surrounding Hólmavík is very calm and the boat doesn't need to go far from the village to spot a whale. The most common whales to be seen in Hólmavík are humpback whales, the most acrobatic of all of the great whales. If you are lucky, you might see them breaching or tail slapping. Láki Tours, the only tour operator in Hólmavík, runs whale watching tours three times a day in summer at 09:30, 14:00 and 16:30. The tours depart from Hólmavík harbour and they take around two hours. You can book the tour here.
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CONCORD, N.C. (AP) - Charlotte Motor Speedway is honoring the memory of Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt, who made history by sweeping the Sprint All-Star race and the Coca-Cola 600 here 20 years ago.
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If he can get his control under control (pun intended), he could be nice bullpen piece for Arizona. Nice no-risk signing!


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When I'm in a reading slump usually a stand-alone contemporary romance is good fix for me or a nice stand-alone fantasy (Uprooted). Or some delicious paranormal romance that either makes you want to binge read the series (Halfway to the Grave) or take your time with the series (Slave to Sensation). Also rereading favorites helps with slumps too!
Have you guys read any of these books? Do you agree or disagree with my choices? What do you read to get you out of a slump?
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Oh my gosh YES to The Deal! That is like my go-to reread! I'm a big fan of the whole Off Campus series, but The Deal will forever be my favorite!! Also I read Corrupt earlier this year and was blown away by it. I've never read anything quite like that spa scene…you know the one 😉 I tried to read Hideaway, which I see you're reading now, and it didn't work for me, but I can't wait to see what you think!
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Yeah, I'm considering squeezing an Off Campus reread in to prep for Briar U, but who knows what will happen. And yes, Corrupt was quite the wild ride. I definitely was not prepared for that going in, but I'd be lying if I said I haven't reread that cover-to-cover lol. I'll look forward to your review and hope you like it more than I did! Happy reading!
I would highly recommend Uprooted, it was so cozy and different and lovely and creepy and so good!
I agree about Contemporaries being a great book to pull you out of a slump! I have gone to them a lot this year.
somehow a little dose of fake reality helps you get back into the swing of reading!
I have only read Slave to Sensation and it was good but not good enough to continue the series. I have read the third book of Brooklyn Bruisers series. Don't ask me why I haven't read the first book of the series since I have no idea. Unfortunately I only thought it was OK.
Romances always work for me, because when I am slumping, I want something on the lighter side with an HEA.


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Sacking Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr is Now or Never
Nigeria and Gernot Rohr seem to have reached the highest point since their correlation as the National team lost 0-1 to the less fancied (CAR) Central African Republic.
It was a bizarre scenario as Nigeria lost to a team it is 90 places above in the World (FIFA) rankings. It's really unbelievable as Nigerian fans are fuming due to the result of this match.
Imagine a nation of Nigeria's class and pedigree losing to (CAR) though we are not disrespecting the visitors in this contest.
On what ground should Nigeria have lost this match? There is virtually no excuse to lean on for Eagles gaffer Gernot Rohr.
It's just the right time for the German-French boss to pack his bags and go like the famous 'Ghana must go' mantra in the Nigerian community.
Though the Super Eagles were without the service of quality midfield personnel's in the likes of Oghenekaro Etebo (Watford), Alex Iwobi (Everton) and Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City).
But there were other quality players who could do the business for the team. Despite these midfield absentees for Nigeria, a team of CAR's level should not be a big deal to conquer if the Nigeria Coach knows what he's really doing.
The time to sack Gernot Rohr is now and if the NFF (Nigeria Football Federation) delays on this, the Super Eagles fans would make it a hell for everyone (involved) at the top with undue criticism and intense pressure.
How can a nation of this pedigree and talent be beaten at home by such opposition not even minding the fact that the visiting side was without their star player Godfrey Kondogbia?
It's really a sorry situation for Nigeria as Rohr continues to prove his tactical incapability's yet again on the Nigerian job.
They failed to beat Sierra Leone with the Leone stars forcing the team to a 4-4 draw in that famous contest.
It looked like the team will learn from that mistake in Sierra Leone's amazing comeback draw in the first leg.
But the reverse fixture proved otherwise with the Leone stars following a goalless (0-0) draw as the team appeared worse than what they were in the previous leg.
It's going to take another big deal to see the team make amends in the second leg on Sunday.
With 'senior man' Kelechi Iheanacho leaving the pitch with a possible issue as he was replaced by the debuting German-based forward Taiwo Awoniyi just after the intermission.
This is not just a kind of pessimism but a clear evaluation of the reality as it pertains to Rohr and his team dynamics.
His inability to motivate the team continues to be a question mark despite spending five years on the job.
How on earth is a Coach failing to build a team for that length of time? If things are equal the game against CAR on Sunday should see the team quality with two games to spare on 12 points.
While the remaining two games act as a friendly to blood new (prospective) talent like Ademola Lookman, Noni Madueke and Ovie Ejaria in the Eagles mix.
But with Nigeria only on 6 points after the defeat at home and with the uncertainty of winning the return leg against CAR, more pressure beckons on the Super Eagles.
While the fact that Cape Verde came from a goal down to win against Liberia is one major concern for the West African giants in the days ahead.
The time has come and if Rohr doesn't go now more woes would befall the Super Eagles team as the gaffer has proved his inability to turn Nigeria into a World Class team like Roberto Mancini did with the Azurri (Italy) National team.
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MLK Day Virtual Event: "Being Black in Maine:
Lived Experience and Prospects for Change"
Event Co-hosted by the Greater Bangor Area Branch NAACP
and the University of Maine Alumni Association
This year's MLK Day event will feature a panel of UMaine alumni, students, and friends who will address the topic of "Being Black in Maine: Lived Experience and the Prospect for Change." The event will also include a special announcement about the establishment of a new civil rights speakers series. The event was live streamed on YouTube. Watch it here.
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While minor progress has been achieved in some areas—most recently, the establishment in Maine of Indigenous Peoples Day and the elimination of Native names and imagery as mascots—many issues and tensions remain, especially as they relate to tribal sovereignty. Discourse continues in Augusta and throughout the state, in many instances led by Native Americans with strong UMaine ties.
"First Persons: The Wabanaki Peoples of Maine" featured a panel of representatives of Penobscot Nation and Passamaquoddy Tribe. Each shared her perspective on the history of the region's original inhabitants as well as the public policy, social, and cultural issues that Native Americans continue to address.
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Justin Rose leads BMW Championship
Sep 16, 2011 at 12:34 AM Sep 16, 2011 at 2:01 AM
BMW Championship: Feeling as though he had nothing to lose, Justin Rose put himself in position for a big gain with his best round of the year yesterday in Lemont, Ill.
Rose birdied half of his holes at Cog Hill, a tough course that played even longer in chilly conditions, giving him an 8-under-par 63 and a two-shot lead over Webb Simpson and Mark Wilson.
Since a solid spring through the Masters, the 31-year-old from England lost his way and went 10 straight tournaments without a top-10 finish. He is No. 34 in FedEx Cup points. Only the top 30 advance to the Tour Championship and a shot at the $10 million bonus, so Rose figured he might as well give it his best shot.
It was better than he imagined. He didn't miss a single fairway and had to scramble for par only twice.
One round made his prospects for the FedEx Cup brighten considerably, although plenty of other players took advantage of relatively soft greens, which made up for the swirling breeze and temperatures that eventually climbed into the 60s.
Simpson remained hot despite the weather.
Navistar LPGA Classic: Jennifer Johnson shot a career-best, 7-under-par 65 to take the first-round lead over teenager Lexi Thompson in Prattville, Ala.
Johnson was 6 under on the back nine on the Senator course at the Robert Trent Jones Trail's Capitol Hill complex. She eagled the par-4, 389-yard 15th hole and had birdies on Nos. 10, 13, 17 and 18.
Mass. Mid-Amateur: Sutton native Ryan Riley tied for third with a three-round total of 1-over 217 (72-71-74) at Pocasset GC, while Frank Vana of Marlboro CC was fifth at 3-over 219 (76-73-70).
NEPGA Assistants Stroke Play: Joe Jackson of Mount Pleasant CC shot a 5-over 76 to tie for fifth at Franklin CC. Shawn Warren of Falmouth won the event with a 2-under 69.
NEPGA Senior Pro-Am: Rick Karbowski of the Auburn Driving Range shot a 1-over 70 to take low-pro honors at Bass Rocks CC in Gloucester. Joe Carr of Bedrock GC tied for second (74), Matt Stephens of Blackstone National was fourth (77) and Rod Van Guilder of Groton CC was fifth (78).


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What is the command above "ATTACK" It looks like Gupro but I can't quite tell?
I chose the background because I thought it would be good enough to sorta be an inner mind plane, then realised later it was like P4's first "battle".
But I suppose it could work.
I want to kick it out of my head.
Wouldn't that help get it out by drawing it more? Then it would be on the paper instead of in your head.


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using LL.MDE.Components.Qvt.QvtCodeGenerator.Utils;

using TransformationMainTemplate = LL.MDE.Components.Qvt.QvtCodeGenerator.CodeGeneration.TransformationTemplate.TransformationMainTemplate;

namespace LL.MDE.Components.Qvt.QvtCodeGenerator.CodeGeneration
{
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            "void",
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        };

        public static string GenerateCode(IRelation relation, bool useMetamodelInterface = true)
        {
            RelationMainTemplate template = new RelationMainTemplate(relation, useMetamodelInterface);
            string code = template.TransformText();

            // We prefix members accessed with keywords by @
            //TODO find better fix: protected keywords could also be used as domain names, hence as method args in C#
            foreach (string csharpKeyword in csharpKeywords)
            {
                code = code.Replace("." + csharpKeyword, ".@" + csharpKeyword);
            }

            return code;
        }

        public static string GenerateCode(IRelationalTransformation transformation, bool useMetamodelInterface)
        {
            TransformationMainTemplate template = new TransformationMainTemplate(transformation, useMetamodelInterface);
            string code = template.TransformText();
            return code;
        }

        public static string GenerateCodeFunctions(IRelationalTransformation transformation)
        {
            FunctionsInterfaceTemplate.FunctionsInterfaceTemplate template = new FunctionsInterfaceTemplate.FunctionsInterfaceTemplate(transformation);
            string code = template.TransformText();
            return code;
        }

        private static string PrepareOutputFolderString(string s)
        {
            if (s.Last() != '\\')
            {
                return s + '\\';
            }
            return s;
        }

        public static void GenerateCode(IRelationalTransformation transformation, string outputFolderAbsolute, bool useMetamodelInterface)
        {
            string code = GenerateCode(transformation, useMetamodelInterface);
            try
            {
                code = CodeFormatter.Format(code);
            }
            catch (Exception)
            {
                // TODO
            }
            if (!Directory.Exists(outputFolderAbsolute))
            {
                Directory.CreateDirectory(outputFolderAbsolute);
            }
            File.WriteAllText(PrepareOutputFolderString(outputFolderAbsolute) + QvtCodeGeneratorStrings.GetFileName(transformation), code);
        }

        public static void GenerateCodeFunctions(IRelationalTransformation transformation, string outputFolderAbsolute)
        {
            string code = GenerateCodeFunctions(transformation);
            try
            {
                code = CodeFormatter.Format(code);
            }
            catch (Exception)
            {
                // TODO
            }
            if (!Directory.Exists(outputFolderAbsolute))
            {
                Directory.CreateDirectory(outputFolderAbsolute);
            }
            File.WriteAllText(PrepareOutputFolderString(outputFolderAbsolute) + QvtCodeGeneratorStrings.GetFileNameFunctions(transformation), code);
        }

        public static void GenerateCode(IRelation relation, string outputFolderAbsolute, bool useMetamodelInterface = true)
        {
            string code = GenerateCode(relation, useMetamodelInterface);
            try
            {
                code = CodeFormatter.Format(code);
            }
            catch (Exception)
            {
                // TODO
            }
            File.WriteAllText(PrepareOutputFolderString(outputFolderAbsolute) + QvtCodeGeneratorStrings.GetFileName(relation), code);
        }

        public static void GenerateAllCode(IRelationalTransformation transformation, string outputFolderAbsolute, bool useMetamodelInterface = true)
        {
            GenerateCode(transformation, outputFolderAbsolute, useMetamodelInterface);
            if (transformation.OwnedOperation.Count > 0)
            {
                GenerateCodeFunctions(transformation, outputFolderAbsolute);
            }
            foreach (IRelation relation in transformation.Rule.OfType<IRelation>())
            {
                GenerateCode(relation, outputFolderAbsolute, useMetamodelInterface);
            }
        }
    }
}

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Some people just have an eye for how to put things together; old and new, they just do it and it works. It's a gift and a skill that Helen Shaw, owner of @blueticking most certainly has. Helen and her family live in the Surrey Hills following a move from London when their first of their two girls were born. Helen had been working for Unicef when her and her husband John decided to make the move to their Victorian terrace in the village of Ewhurst. "We loved the Victorian style and we'd always wanted a period home – also the fact that it had stairs was a real appeal after living in flats in London for years!" explains Helen.
Helen has always been interested in interior design and four years ago she set up business 'Blue Ticking' as an outlet for her creativity and also as her income to fit in around the kids. "Blue Ticking started when my husband and I struggled to find individual pieces of furniture for our two daughters, which were not only fit for purpose, but we liked and wanted in our home". A builder by trade, John is very much involved in the business; "John has a real passion for brilliant craftsmanship and loves nothing better than tinkering away in his workshop!". Blue Ticking sells lots of products for fabulous and fun spaces including products such a prints and colourful desks and storage solutions. Check out their beautiful products on their website at www.blueticking.co.uk.
Helen and John's home is a testament to their mutual creative sides. A beautifully curated blend of modern and vintage her home feels very personal and unique to the family; "I don't like things that match, I like to mix it up. There are no rules, I just make it work!" explains Helen. Colour is definitely a theme in Blue Ticking's products and that's evident in their Victorian home too; "I love colour, but it's not a conscious thing, it just happens!" says Helen.
The kitchen is the heart of their home. "It's a really sociable space and I love that it leads out onto the garden" explains Helen. Each piece of furniture has a story to tell; "The dining room bench is from the house that my husband grew up in and its made its way around the family and now to us. The kitchen table has scribblings from the kids and I think it adds to its charm".
Husband John has recently renovated the loft to create an ensuite bedroom. "It's the first major piece of work we've done on the house and we're really pleased with it" says Helen, "I will make our house work for us for the foreseeable future".
Some of Helen's favourite pieces around the house are a mix of vintage and new. "I love my 'Bed knobs and broomsticks' bed that I found on eBay" One of Helen's favourite brands is Anthropologie; "I'm a little obsessed! I have a collection of Anthropologie plates in the kitchen that I just love".
What does the kids beg you to cook?
Thank you for your time Helen!


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Окружні військові комітети — установи, що виникли стихійно з військових і цивільних осіб після розпаду Австро-Угорської імперії.

Мали на меті органазацію населення до праці при розбудові Української держави. Окружні Військові комітети припинили діяльність після створення Окружних військових команд.

На Тернопільщині діяли в містах Тернополі і Чорткові.

Джерела
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Західноукраїнська Народна Республіка
Історія Тернополя
Історія Чорткова

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


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Norway is providing aid financing for the studies of two enormous hydropower projects along the Blue Nile River in Ethiopia, the Mandaya and the Beko-Abo.
A year after Norway and Guyana signed a landmark forest climate agreement, no funds have been disbursed to the small South American nation.
A fascinating study on the Danish government's Partnership for Dialogue and Reform, the so-called Danish-Arab initiative, has an upbeat message about the possibilities for breaking down myths and prejudices.
Dagfinn Høybråten, Leader of the Norwegian Christian Democrat Party, has been elected Chair of the GAVI vaccine alliance.
Villa Kulild has been appointed the new Director of the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad), replacing Poul Engberg Pedersen who recently left the agency one year before his six-year term ended.


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var util = require('util');
var dnode = require('dnode');

//the service obj exposed to client
var service = {
	echo : function(msg, cb){
		console.log("echo from client: " + msg);
		cb("hello from server");
	}
};

//the dnode server instance
var server = dnode(function(client, conn){
	console.log("new conn " + conn.id);

	//remote interface ready
    conn.on('ready', function(){
        console.log("conn (%s) remote interface ready", conn.id);
        console.log("remote interface " + util.inspect(client));

        //test call to client
        client.hello("greeting from server", function(msg){console.log(msg);});
    });

    //connection drops
    conn.on('end', function(){
        console.log("client dropped for conn id " + conn.id);
    });

    //a bunch of error handling code
	conn.on('remote', function(remote, d){
		console.log("remote has constructed its instance");
	});

	conn.on('local', function(ref, d){
		console.log("local instance constructed");
	});

	conn.on('fail', function(){
		console.log("fail");
	});

    //error occurs, we force connection drop
    conn.on('error', function(err){
        console.log("forcing client drop due to dnode conn error " + util.inspect(err));
        conn.stream.end();
    });

    //broken pipe issue in older version of node js
    conn.stream.on('error', function(err){
        console.log("forcing client drop due to conn stream error : " + util.inspect(err));
        conn.stream.end();
    });

	return service;
})

server.on('error', function(err){
    console.log("server error: " + util.inspect(err));
});

server.listen(8000);
console.log("serving listening on 8000");


How many Resolven residents have heard of Iestyn ap Gwrgan?
This month's speaker was Mr. Steve David of Neath who gave a very illuminating talk on the role of the Resolfen area in Welsh history. He began his talk by lamenting the current state of the teaching of Welsh history in schools and the fact that exposure was very limited.
He began by stating that the conformist view of how the Normans had conquered south Wales by the actions of "Twelve Knights", was factually incorrect. The process of breaking the grip of the local lords was a more drawn out and complicated process. It also drew on the varied geography of the area in that some areas were Norman controlled and others under the control of the Welsh. Chepstow castle was the first Norman fortification to be completed in 1067, only one year after the Conquest and before the Tower of London. In 1093, the last unified Prince of South Wales, Rhys ap Tewdur, was defeated and the Normans pushed as far as the Ogmore river. A line of castles was built across south Wales as far as this point, which meant that the Normans controlled what is now the Vale of Glamorgan, the "bro", but the Welsh still had absolute control of the upland areas, the "blaenau". (a scrutiny of place names in Glamorgan shows this clearly Ed. ) Unfortunately the uplands suffered from poor soil, had a transhumance economy (see the place names Hafod and Hendre Ed.) and bred horses.
The local lord, Iestyn ap Gwrgan, resided in the area between Resolfen and Glyncorrwg. He fought the English at Cefn y Sais (literally the English ridge Ed) above Tonmawr . The Neath valley around the area of Resolfen was an important bridging point and meant that passage could be made between the Swansea and Aman valleys to those of eastern Glamorgan ( Gwynsyllwg) . Iestyn's son, Hywel maintained a Welsh lordship in this area known as "Tir Iarll", and it is estimated that it had a population of between 10-12,000. The area was famous for the processing of skins and its accompanying reek from the leather production. In 1129, Hywel managed to kill a Norman marcher lord, Roger Armor from Devon and 120 of his soldiers and then took control of a new Welsh lordship in the borough of Aberafan. Such was his control that it was he who gave the land to the Cistercian Order to found a monastery in Neath with 175 acres of accompanying assart land. Such was his prestige that he married Marged the daughter of Lord Rhys of Deheubarth, the most powerful Welsh lord. Money also came to establish St Illtyd's church in Neath from an area known as "Roussilion", which is a probable transliteration from the Welsh "parsel soflan", which gives us the name of the mountain Mynydd Resolfen.
In 1172, the grandson of Iestyn, Morgan rebels against the Norman lord of Glamorgan and takes Bridgend castle with a subsequent conflict rumbling on for four years. Morgan's cousin Careithin is incarcerated in Cardiff castle as a hostage. However, following a resumption of hostilities in which Morgan burns Miskin and the site of what was to become the castle at Caerphilly, Robert the Earl of Gloucester blinded Careithin leading to his death. Ultimately, Morgan was forced to become a vassal of and surrenders 100 acres of the area around Resolfen to become a grange of Margam Abbey. Morgan retained the right to appoint the Vicar who incidentally was instructed to conduct mass both in Resolfen and at Glyncorrwg on the Sabbath. The right to appoint eventually came down to the Bishop of Llandaff and continued until the coming of the railways in 1851.
Following the insurrection, the ap Gwrgan family, took a Normanised name of de Avine, and Morgan's grandson Leyshon adopted Norman ways. He married the highly attractive Marged"Llygad Glas" (Margaret of the blue eyes) and assumed a more elevated cultural existence. They probably resided at Mynydd y Ddinas in Baglan.
However, this is not the end of the story since at the battle of Bannockburn in 1314 a notable casualty was Gilbert de Clare the Duke of Gloucester, so prompting another rebellion by the Welsh lords. This time the combatants were Llewelyn Bren and Dafydd Gam. Leyshon joined the fray. The rebellion was successful at first with Neath sacked , Bridgend burned and Cowbridge (the original Norman market town) also sacked. However, in 1316, Llewelyn was caught and horribly executed in Bristol. Luckily, for Leyshon, the de Avine family made amends with the king and were forgiven, taking the title of the Constable of Neath castle . In 1349 however, the de Avine family sold this right to the Despenser family and moved to an estate in Somerset, taking away the last vestige of local Welsh control.
Following a lengthy question and answer session, Trefor Jones deputising for Chairman Gwyn Thomas thanked Steve David for a memorable talk and it is good to report that he will be returning next year to speak on the Bute family.
It's been all things fundraising at the Miners Welfare Hall again since Christmas. The trustees have been searching relentlessly for funding to restore the old building to its former glory and in the meantime have been raising money for immediate repairs so the place can stay open for use by the community.Our very own RESOLVEN YOUNG PERFORMERS were back at the Welfare on January 26th with a show to raise funds for the scheme.
With their usual flair and commitment, they performed a show to be proud of and donated £243 to the restoration scheme. RYP are a friendly, welcoming group who – under the watchful eye of Christina James and her team – Chris Edwards, Charlotte Edwards, and Carri Davies – not only encourage youngsters to perform on stage but encourage confidence and team work. Along with performing the older more experienced members help teach the 'babies' and newcomers and all ages mix as equals.
February 2nd brought a Chinese Auction to the hall. Following the one at the Church Hall which was a great success we asked for donations of items from the village and the generosity was astounding. Items came in thick and fast and were well supported.
Tea and cakes were on offer and the auction itself was great fun and some bargains were had – some people were luckier than others and there was nobody luckier than Shannon Chambers who went home loaded with her successful bids. Anyone who has been to a Chinese auction in the Church Hall will know what its all about and those who are left wondering what it entails please try your luck in the next one Resolven holds, either in the Church Hall or the Welfare Hall. You won't be disappointed.
The Welfare Hall has had the good fortune to have BBC Wales show an interest in our social club and in the endeavours of the trustees who are trying to save the building for our future. To give them a chance to see how we provide entertainment to our members a showcase event was held on February 8th . with Owen Money and Mandy Starr as guest judges and Darren Bromham Nichols making up the trio. The stage was set for a variety show that was worthy of a performance upstairs in the now closed theatre. Acts came mostly from the village itself with a few extras from the locality and the added bonus of Mandy Starr singing like a nightingale and Owen Money making us laugh .
The always reliable and entertaining RYP opened the show with a mix of music and dance from previous shows and the audience were immediately excited making Christina James tearfully proud once again . Resolven based XCLUSIVE dance troop led by Caryn Pritchard were next with a performance that was breathtaking for its beauty and its daring with lifts that had the audience holding their breath. Resolven girls Chloe and Elise Addiscot brought their ARTS ACADEMY to the Welfare from Glynneath and gave a professional performance both singing and dancing to cheers from the crowds. One thing these 3 acts had in common was Carlie Harris who danced and sang with all 3 groups. Her talent and her energy know no bounds !
.The unlikely named INDONESIAN ARCHITECTS are the Welfare based ukulele and guitar band of musicians who meet every Thursday at the Welfare Hall for practice if anyone wants to join or learn how to play. This is a social gathering of local musicians who love to play along in a group and new members are welcome to come along.
Last but not least a special mention must go to JOSH SIMS (who also performed with RYP) AND KIERON SIMS for their outstanding presenting that oozed glamour and wit including a song written and performed by themselves that left the audience weak with laughter and will no doubt be talked about for many years .
All this was put together by Matthew Young and his team –Dean, Sian, Mark and Kieron – and everyone was impressed with their efforts. The three judges were there to comment rather than chose a winner and I do believe Resolven surprised them with this variety show .
As an added bonus our friends from Bryn Terrace had finished their sponsored dry January and slimming challenge and they came on the night to present a cheque for £505.00— icing on the cake to a fabulous evening and more funds for the restoration project !
Watch this space for the latest newsletter from the trustees and for news of the Welfare being shown on BBC Wales in the coming months .
Eric Powell, now of Florida but a Resolven boy ( John Street), has shared his memories with us before and we were delighted to hear from him again this week.
I'm still getting enjoyment from receiving the Resolven District News. Also my continual appearance in each edition, through the Resolven School photographs section, where I appear with my school mates near the end of our time attending the Boys School. I can recall most of the names in that photo and thought it may be of interest to your current readers to see what their grand (or great grand) fathers looked like and dressed in the years 1944/1945.
Resolven Boys' School, Standard 7, Teacher, Arthur Morris (who probably took the photo); Date, 1944 or 1945.
Unknown; Darrel Price, Neath Road; Joseph Lock, Abergarwed; Bernard Thorne, Rheola Avenue; Ken Lewis, Nant-Y-Gleisiad; Terry Norton, Glyn Neath Road; Roy Maddox, Glyn Neath Road.
Ken Davies, John Street; Wally Regan, John Street; Levi Evans, Company Street; Eric Powell, John Street; Evan Bevan, Cory Street; Donald Fearn, Yeo Street.
We all look very well despite four/five years of wartime rationing. Changing from short pants to long trousers, as now we are going on for fourteen, soon to leave school and start work (as did Joe Cookson in his autobiography). Arthur Morris took hundreds of photos of us boys as we passed through the Boys' School, despite being busy as senior officer of the Resolven Home Guard. It was the job of us boys to run messages for him, to the homes of the men when they were needed to be on duty, or if an emergency occured, such as German pilots wandering the mountains, following being shot down! We also delivered the "Home News", gathered from news of the village and edited by Dan Herbert, our Standard five/six teacher. Evan Jenkins, headmaster, put in his share serving on the committee of the Comforts Fund (but still had sufficient time to whack us with his bamboo cane when discipline was required!


This little bear is number 1912 in the Bears of Bath Series and comes with a signed and numbered Bears of Bath certificate.
He is approx 5.5 inches in height and made from lovely white Mohair.
He has an embroidered fabric Bears of Bath 2018 label sewn into his back. His ears and feet are made from peach faux cashmere. His little feet have been carefully sculpted and painted. Kip has a pink faux suede tail.