your comments
Jean Twamley Perth
I go back to Neath as often as I can to visit family and friends I used to say I don't miss the place only the people in it, but now it seems I miss the place as much.
The Gnoll grounds are as lovely as ever, but Victoria gardens was a disappointment when I was there in April this year, I hope that the bandstand is going to be restored and not pulled down I have many happy memories of playing on there as a child and later listening to the bands play on a Saturday afternoon. Oh how I miss the green grass of home.
Mon Jun 29 11:45:20 2009
Gian Pierce formerly Singh near Abergavenny
Just found this site and felt I had to write about Neath. I left in 1969-70. I worked in Brooks the shoe repair shop in old market street from 1965 when I finished in Cadoxton school, sadly the shop is gone and when you walked in, it always looked like time had stood still and never changed.
I still have a sister and brother living there. Our family lived up in Bryncoch in the forest. I miss the area and have many happy memories to this day. Neath is a great town and my Russian wife loves it when we go there to look around and see the Gnoll Park and gardens and other nice places.
My wife Marina has many photos of Neath and other places where we visit and shows them to the world on her Russian internet site. Neath will always be very special to me.
Fri Jun 12 12:14:11 2009
Sue Rees, Neath
The name of the Indian in the Melin was The Akash. I remember it well.
Tue Jun 2 17:53:47 2009
Nicky Morgan, Perth, Western Australia
Castell Nedd - My town for 31 years. I skated every curb and crack there was in that town and I'm going to do the same again next time I'm back. I think I'll have a few pints in my locals too afterwards.
Tue May 26 16:42:56 2009
Christine Robbins nee Lewis, Dorset
I grew up in Tyn-yr-heol Road and went to the school at the top of the road. I went to Brownies and Guides in Bryncoch. Miss Gibbons was leader with Loot, daughter Judith. My father Wyndham Lewis was a Cadoxton man and my mother Margery Powis grew up in Llantwit Road. Remember going to Neath Rugby with Dad and cricket in Briton Ferry, who my father played for. (Tiger Lewis) Left arm fast bowler. Great Happy Days. All the Powis Family went to 26 Llantwit Road, my Nana's every Saturday.
Tue May 19 11:28:46 2009
Sue Thomas , Llanelli
I was brought in a village just outside Neath. I used to work in the market where everybody was friendly - and still are. I remember Bernard Parker, he was a very good sketcher and very friendly and polite. Went over to Neath a few weeks ago and my first stop was the market which has hardly changed since I worked there 30 plus years ago. The faggots and peas are still lovely.
Wed Apr 29 14:10:16 2009
Sue from Eastbourne
Lovely homely and so clean Neath, yes I know of the Murder Stone(very sad tale). Say Hello to Rob Jones in Cadoxton and Janet francis in Pen-y-Dre, Neath. Loved all the waterfalls and the walks in the forest accessed behind Cadoxton. Also remember a good fish/chippy in Neath along with the Indian restaurant called The Plaza.
Tue Apr 7 09:37:00 2009
Jordan Kelly
Neath has defined my character. Tony Grunt and his epic pub "The Duke" has been the highlight of many brilliant nights in Neath. The pub, which happens to be the oldest in Neath, welcomes a variety of people and does not try to be something it's not. Ripped chairs, dust, cobwebs, walls decorated with band flyers and a dark, damp atmosphere adds to the authenticity of the pub.
Tue Mar 24 16:15:23 2009
Melanie Hinchliffe from Neath
Neath is great! The bricked town centre looks beautiful and we have a good selection of quality shops, including the wonderful market. Victoria Gardens, great place for resting tired feet after lots of shopping. We have a diverse mix of people from all walks of life, most of them are pretty friendly too! The Gnoll is another fantastic place we're very lucky to have. Neath is not a bad place to live at all and it just keeps getting better.
Thu Dec 18 11:37:10 2008
David Hughes living in Slovakia
No place like Neath. Fond memories of Gnoll Park (especially jogging from 2nd to 4th ponds), Victoria Gardens, Cefn Saeson, sausage and chips from Opels, and of course the various pubs. Saturday nights were the best of all - in market tavern with 10 different rugby teams squashed together wating to be served by one of the two barpersons - then one of the rugby players has too much and spills his pint on a local rival - then all hell breaks loose. Then off to the Scabby Abbey or Dark Arch with the stink of beer and spew all over you and still managing to pull one of three women that were there. Those were the days!
Mon Sep 29 16:22:47 2008
Kim Banham Canada
I was brought up in Aberavon but did my trade at the metal box. I played for Neath Colts for a season and have always regarded it as one of my greatest experiences, especially when we got to play on the Gnoll. Players I remember, Rob Mogford, Mike Jenkins, Gareth Evans, Bevan, Jeff Landeg, to name a few. As many of the people have mentioned the people of Neath are friendly and they made this Aberavon boy feel very welcome. My regards to anyone who may remember me.
Sat Sep 6 14:54:03 2008
Lauren Pughsley, Neathhhh
Swansea is all right, but nothing compared to Neath. It might be small but its brill.
Sat Sep 6 14:34:23 2008
rach pembrokeshire
I love Neath - it's where I grew up for 34 years - moved to Pembs two years ago...like others my heart remains in Neath...nice people, great times, good pubs. The town has certainly got character and always will...Neath forever!
Wed Aug 27 16:06:47 2008
Roger Sweet
1950s Italian cafe opposite Victoria Gardens yellow cream ice cream, cafes,horlicks, ovaltines, and KUNZLE CAKES - scrumtious (Mrs Kunzle lives near me in London) Welsh Produce wonderful ham 2/6d per 1/4Pretty girls - my cousin was Miss Neath, Wendy Gardner and my Grannie used to love sitting in Victoria Gardens - Mrs Beasley
Thu Aug 21 09:29:13 2008
Mike, Leeds
Visiting South Wales shortly, and after reading all these glowing reviews Neath will definately be on our itinerary...looks like we'll head for the market first.
Tue Aug 19 09:20:12 2008
Kay Davies from Cowbridge
I was born in Resolven, then moved to Glynneath as a child. Neath was our 'going out' town. I married an Englishman and left Cadoxton, where I lived then, and since then have lived all over the world, Singapore, Dubai, K.L., Bahrain. Thirty years of wandering, but, it's the Neath Valley, and good old Neath that comes to mind when the word 'Home' is said. The Ritz in Skewen on Saturday nights, The Eyes of Blue were 'the' band. The Town Hall dances, September Fair. Llangatwg School youth club on Wednesdays and Fridays, Wimpy burgers and milkshakes on Friday lunchtimes on a break from Tech. The Bluebell pub! The disco down where the pictures used to be, can't remember the name. The cafe next to the Gwyn Hall where all the 'in crowd' hung out on Friday nights and Saturday afternoons. Walking up the Gnoll with boyfriends, and running to catch the last bus home at something like 10.45! Good days, simpler times.
Wed Jul 30 13:40:49 2008
Kay Davies - Cowbridge
Just posted my memories, but wondered if anyone can remember the name of the Indian restaurant, now no more, just past Stockham's corner, walking towards the Melyn, on the RHS at the top of one of the streets there? My mum, sisters and I used to go there late some nights, but for the life of me, I can't recall the name. I'm talking about the 70's. I recall they were closed for a time because of a cholera scare! Not that that fazed us, we still ate there. Here's hoping someone can remember the name.
Fri Jul 25 15:03:21 2008
Courtney from Carmarthen
I had to come to Neath to find the most beautiful person I have ever met and married her there in 1978. Her name was Daphne Abbott (daughter of Bill & Jean Abbott) from the Melyn.She went to the Melyn Junior School, Neath Girls Grammar School, and later to UWIC where we met. She lived in Bryn Road. She made my life a treasure and I was so proud to have had her as my wife. She was always madly proud of being from Neath. Sadly, she died last December(2007).I am destroyed. Strangely, I find myself drawn more and more to Neath - perhaps it is just to hear her accent again. Anyway, Neath is a fantastic place filled with lovely people.
Tue Jul 22 16:01:47 2008
Rach - Australia
Spent my childhood in both Australia and Tonna. I just love Neath. I love to go back to visit, I do feel like I have "come home" people are so friendly and just lovely.
I remember Bernard the local tramp, I was young at the time, but he used to smile and say hello. he really was a local fixture. I remember coming back to neath for a visit and him not being around anymore. I always wondered what happened to him! My stepdad Jeff Campbell (Jock) was a regular fixture at the Edward and still talks about his days on the darts team there!
Some of my favourite memories of Neath are, walking along the canal from the basin right up through neath as far as Zoars. So peaceful! Chips from Opels .. yuuuuum! Horseriding on the Wennallt and the forestry up Fairylands Road, drinking lemonade, and eating crisps while paddling in the river next to the Dulais rock whilst the parents chatted on a summer's evening, getting a bag of mixed sweets from the sweet shop in Neath market....
Wed May 14 09:43:26 2008
Kerry Thomas
In reply to sally...I can't agree with u more your mother always looks forward to your visits...looking forward to Sept.
Mon Apr 21 11:26:36 2008
Brian Warlow
My favourite pubs in town now are The Duke and The Bear...the atmosphere is very relaxed and although the bands are generally young enough to be my grandchildren I enjoy most performances...The Bear in the days of Stuart Evans was brilliant, with totally off-the-wall live shows by Roy the Message and DJ Jay, although the Evanses are now retired the Bear still has something very welcoming about it.
Mon Apr 21 11:10:54 2008
Richard Howard Wakefield yorks
Rowe. The September fair on the old fairground used to be fantastic. I remember going with my father before the last war and saw the Globe of Death which was like the Wall of Death only a trellis of metal strips when there was a lion strapped into a sidecar, this was more exciting than the Wall. Two years ago a friend and I went to the fair at Pickering North Yorks and saw the Wall of Death, speaking to the owner afterwards he said he knew about the Globe. Neath Fair used to have stalls on all the streets in the centre.
Tue Mar 25 10:30:04 2008
Richard Howard now in Wakefield Yorks
I lived at Graig Parc from age of two years went to Abbey Infants, Skewen Lower, Neath Tech until 1945. My father sold Paraffin and charged batteries until he sold the charging plant to Dick Brown down by the Abbey ruins. He also had a breakers yard up the old road. When I moved from there in 1969 to Wakefield Skill Centre as an instructor who should join us but a John Matthews from Tyllwyd.
Thu Mar 20 12:54:07 2008
Rebecca Williams Jersey marine
I'd like to say hello to Jeremy Jachimiak (Jackson). Yes I do remember your brother, his ex wife and daughter Kelly. It's a small world Neath because I used to look after your mother many years ago too, at Hafod home in Wenham Place, Neath, up by Dyfed Road. I recognised your surname, and then you mentioned Ireland it clicked. Many times I remember Marjorie waiting for her parcels of ciggies that you used to send to her.
Wed Mar 19 10:27:41 2008
Vicky Wilmot nee Nicholas
Boy I still miss going to Neath market, after all this time living away in various locations in England. Spent my formative years growing up in the Cimla. Used to love catching the bus into Neath with my sisters and having faggots and peas in the market.Don't suppose many of my old school friends from the Cimla still live there now. Such wonderful memories of a perfect childhood. The people and places will remain in my heart forever.
Mon Mar 10 12:55:03 2008
David Hunter, Horden, Durham.
I have some great friends in Neath and Briton Ferry, mainly Paul Barnett and Helen Derrek. We love the area so much I'm thinking of retiring there in eight years time.The watering holes in Neath are great, and I thought we geordies could drink! See you all soon at Briton Ferry's wedding of the year.
Mon Mar 3 11:57:21 2008
Mary Jones (nee Nash), Brockville, Ontario, Canada
It was so much fun to read all the comments about Neath. Briton Ferry and Neath were home to me for 27 years when I moved to Canada with my husband Allan from Caerau. We love to visit Neath as often as possible, and see our Mums. Neath will always be home to me.
Mon Mar 3 11:43:18 2008
Tonypandy
I was six-years-old when we moved to Aberdulais Cefen yr Allt school then Cad. Before the 39-45 war my mam bought all her meat in Neath Market from the Bill Rees stall - a few months ago I went to the market to find Jeff, son of Bill, still running the same stall. Is this a record?It is still a wonderful market, an institution.
Wed Feb 13 08:50:26 2008
Colin Williams - Bridgend
I never lived in Neath, however my mother was born and raised at Bryn Gwyn Penywern Hill in the Rhyddings just before Alexander Road. I went originally to Neath technical School and was then transferred to the grammer school when it became Neath Grammer Technical School and the old school became Neath Technical College. I have the original photo of form 5R of the school as in one of the town memory books. Many of my school friends I can recall Daryl Thomas, Richard Spilsbury (also Gregory), Russell Williams, Richard Dobson, Ian Woolcock, Terry Noonan, Roger Thomas (Bomber), Alan Langan, Gerald Roderick, Anthony Cockwell, Richard Edwards and many others. The form master was Reg Morgan.
Left school in 1963 and worked in many different locations in South Wales before finally ending up as lecturer in construction back in Neath College from 1980 to 2005. Had many happy times and fond memories of teaching at the college. My colleagues there included Malcolm Terry, Rex Davies, Lynford Jones, Wynne Pritchard, trevor Francis, Carroll Culpan, Ken Gibbs, Ken Richards and many more. Now retired and living in Bridgend. My sister lives in The Hollins, Cimla.
Thu Jan 24 09:42:46 2008
Vernon Richards from Neath
I have lived in Neath all my life - nearly 76 years. I have always loved Neath from the early days of swimming and fishing in the canal and walking up the Gardeners Lane area and up the historical Brunel's incline. There are so many different walks one can take all with a historical interest.
In earlier times Neath was considered one of the most favourite shopping centre where any kind of household appliances you could have the choice of purchasing. This includes the cattle market and of course there have always been the Neath annual Fair which has always been a big favourite. I do find now, however, over the past years the shopping choices have deteriorated, apart from a couple of main stores the smaller and specialist shops are closing down seeming to make way for less interesting establishments such as charity shops, greeting card shops, mobile phone shops and the like.
I don't know if the private shopkeepers are fighting against the high rates involved or what, but even shops that have been very popular and never short of custom but seemingly they still close down. I would love to see the town regaining its place as a shopping centre and not having to go to Port Talbot or Swansea for purchasing the most basic requirements for the home.
Mon Jan 21 09:34:58 2008
Chris Stephens from Neath
What can you say about Neath that hasn't already been said before, it's so comforting to belong to a town such as Neath. The people take you in and cwtch you (so to speak) I was born here and intend to live a long, long time here before I am laid to rest.
Tue Jan 8 12:14:47 2008
Mathew Jeffreys
Neath is beautiful when you get to know the best places to eat chips on benches and look at the fish in Neath Canal!It's an outstanding chilled out place with lots of art and smashing nightlife...
Thu Dec 13 10:02:25 2007
Sammy of Ystradgynlais
I love Neath. Moved to the Swansea Valleys nearly six years ago but I always go down to Neath. Lived there for the first 16 years of my life, so home is where the heart is and that is Neath.
Mon Dec 10 13:01:13 2007
Simon - Kimbolton Cambs
No matter how long we are away, it seems that Neath remains 'home' in our hearts. I so enjoy getting back.
Tue Dec 4 10:39:02 2007
Adelaide South Australia
Was back in cold wet Neath and Briton Ferry Oct 2006 to Jan 2007 rest of family live in Briton Ferry I used to live in The Central Club London Road Mam Dylis and Dad Ben Roberts were Steward and Stewardess. Met my wife there. Her Father Elwyn Reason was President at the time. We later Lived in Windsor Road - I used to play darts in the Albert Pub. We Emigrated in 1976 - Neath Rugby was the best then, great players who played for the love of the game, perhaps the national team should also?? Still love Neath. Tony in warm Adelaide South Australia .
Mon Nov 19 12:38:02 2007
DES FLETCHER EX ABERDULAIS
I left in 1950 to join up. Canal Side is often in my thoughts...although it has changed I will allways love the Neath area and miss all my friends.
Wed Oct 24 09:19:17 2007
babs ellis from cimla
I love Neath. The town and all the friendly Welsh people. I now live in Perth w/Australia. I return home to Neath as often as I can. Since 1980 I have returned at least 10 times and will be back in 009. My family are there, whom I miss sooo much, but my son and daughter and grandchildren are here in ozz. My heart is in Neath. Wales for ever
Mon Sep 10 15:44:48 2007
Clara from Neath
I agree that the Duke is a little gem of neath - it's like the pub in Harry Potter - if you dont know it's there you'll walk right past! Personally I love the Gnoll as well - although what a big boo boo it was knocking down Gnoll House - I mean the cellars are nice and all but imagine how it could've been now with National Trust funding to do it up or something. Ahhh well - the seventies concrete jungle architects had to have their way!
Mon Sep 3 09:48:38 2007
Paul Mason
I was born in Neath, hope to live all my life in Neath and when I die, I want to be buried under Neath
Wed Aug 29 10:44:58 2007
jeremy jachimiak(Jackson)
Just like to say "Hello" to Rebeka Williams - used to be from the Albert Pub in Neath. My name is Jeremy Jachimiak, now living in Ireland. You would know my brother Jeffrey Jackson, and yes we all new Bernard Parker in Neath. Like you said he was intelligent and a nice man. Myself and my best friends Paul Mason and Chris Jones would have had many a chat with Bernard in the Cambrian pub.
Tue Aug 28 11:01:46 2007
Bill Turner Rugby
Thanks Brian Warlow for your memories of McCarthy's. His original shop in the 1930s was in Wind Street, I had forgotten he had moved to Water Street. I did not have personal contact with him, as you did, but remember him as a polite courteous obliging man. He also lived in Wind Street in a house opposite the Ancient Briton pub which backed on to the Old Fairfield.
Mon Jul 9 10:39:21 2007
Bill Turner Rugby
Thanks for those memories Brian Warlow. I had to put my thinking cap on for a moment to remember the shop in Water St as his original shop was a small place in Wind St., next for Fraley's.
The shop in Water St became vacant when a butchers shop which was there moved to other premises, and McCarthy took over.
I do not have personal memories of the McCarthys but always remember them as polite obliging people. They lived in Winds St. when I lived in Neath, their house was opposite the Ancient Briton pub. I left Neath when joining the RAF in 1940, returning only for visits to my relatives!
Fri Jul 6 12:44:26 2007
christine tate leeds
Just love Neath my husband was born in Neath we visit as often as we can. Can't wait till the next time
Wed Jun 27 11:37:42 2007
Brian Warlow
The gentleman who has fond memories of McCarthy's Chip shop: I remember the shop well, it was at the bottom of Water Street now Boots, one of its neighbours was Bush's Sport Shop, which always had a large guy in the window at Guy Fawkes time. Chris McCarthy was a lovely gentleman and I often met him in the Neath Constitutional Club in the early/mid sixties.
Mon Jun 18 12:39:56 2007
Penny Gower - Briton Ferry, Neath
In response to the comment by Rebecca Williams of Jersey Marine, I remember Bernard Hamilton Parker from when I worked as a library assistant at Neath Public Library in the 1960s. He regularly came into the reference library cum reading-room and made remarkable drawings by copying from encyclopaedias. Conversation with him was somewhat limited, but his drawings spoke volumes.
Mon Jun 4 09:39:55 2007
mad mike neath
Neath shopping centre is the pits, the only good thing about Neath is the market. Port Talbot is streets ahead as is Llanelli. When is Neath getting a covered shopping centre?
Tue May 8 09:46:37 2007
Caitlin Pughsley Cimla, Neath
Neath is so cool. I am in Year 4 in Alderman Davis School FAB!
Mon Apr 16 10:42:23 2007
Lorraine - Canada
Born and raised in the Neath area, went home last August, first place to head for was the Market, Faggots/n/Peas then everything I could buy on the little Welsh stall. A bunch of picture t-towels to hand out to my friends, anything to do with coal figures, Welsh dolls, you name it I took it back to Canada. I'm proud to fly my Welsh flag in my garden, and have a copy of it specialy made from glass that fits right into my window, get so many compliments about it, and a great chance to tell everyone about my great heritage, Wales and the beautiful town I lived in. I love Neath and everything about it, one day I will come home, as there will always be a welcome in the hillside.
Thu Feb 22 10:15:24 2007
Paul Lewis - Canada
Born and raised in Neath....Best mate....Mark Powell....Miss the town and friends so much .....Wishing everyone all the best.
Thu Feb 15 09:06:47 2007
Bill Turner Rugby
Does anyone remember McCarthy's fish and chips take away in Wind St.? That was in the days before redevelopment.
Tue Feb 13 09:03:00 2007
Beryl Richards, Port Talbot
Opels fish and chip shop by Victoria Gardens. The best fish'n'chips'n'pop'n'bread and butter in South Wales.
Mon Feb 12 09:45:02 2007
Bill Turner Rugby, formerly Neath
Sorry to see no one is posting any comments on the Alderman Davies photographs page, half the population of Neath must have been educated there, so how about it??
Thu Jan 18 08:55:02 2007
Cheryl Jenkins
I've lived in N eath for 27 years,had good times and bad. But will always stay in Wales..... home is where the heart is... Good luck Wales..
Thu Jan 18 08:49:01 2007
Mark Daniel Neath
Lived in Neath most of my life in Gnoll Avenue, left Neath in 1981 for Australia. Miss the markets, the pubs and the night life, I used to go to Talk of the Abbey Night Club. Coming back to Neath this June.
Mon Jan 15 10:51:01 2007
Lesley Hayward Evans writing from Milan living in
I left Neath in 1973 -- many years ago -- but Neath will always be in my heart. Everytime I visit Wales, I always drive through Neath and the old familiar warm feelings come flooding back. Neath Girls Grammar school, the Gnoll Park, Victoria Park Gardens and the pubs. I remember a discotheque somewhere close to Cimla Hill, which at the time, seems like the center of the universe. Throughout my "temporary stay" abroad, I have always dropped by the market to catch up on the gossip with my cousin Bethan. Every so now and again I meet someone from Neath (via my work) and the nostalgia returns. Some weeks ago when Neath features in Catherine Jenkins' "Songs of Praise" -- not a progam I regularly watch -- I was overcome with homesickness and I felt like packing my bags and taking the first 'plane back "home".
Mon Jan 8 10:54:48 2007
Chris Jones, Vienna, Austria (formerly of Bryncoch)
Neath, Neath, Neath, that great chant at the Gnoll when the Welsh All Blacks are playing. Neath market, faggots & peas and home made pasties and pies. The local characters, friends & family are what I miss about home and of course good hard rugby. There is no other place like Neath!
Fri Jan 5 09:07:10 2007
Tony Davis, Birmingham
The best place in Neath is the Market. It is full of interesting shops, especially the Welsh shop. Never short of a gift for my relatives!
Thu Dec 28 12:20:08 2006
Neath born, Australia
I have been in Australia for the past few years and I'm missing my wonderful home town so much! I've moved away and went back there before and this makes you appreciate the place all the more. The people are friendly, the surrounding countryside is wonderful and its wedged between the Gower and the Brecon Beacons - fantastic!
Thu Dec 28 11:47:21 2006
Claudia from Neath
Neath is great! I went to Alderman Davies and its my first year in Dwr-y-Felin. I really miss A.D.S. Its the best school ever! Victoria Gardens is really pretty. The people who live her and really helpful and friendly !!
Thu Dec 7 08:51:26 2006
Rebecca Williams Jersey Marine Neath
Neath has many characters, but I think one of the biggest and best known was Bernard Hamilton Parker,the local tramp who walked the streets of Neath for many years and would often sit outside the post office on Windsor Road. Bernard lived with my parents Geoff and Babs in the Albert Pub Windsor Road for many years, then he moved with them to High Street Swansea, then Jersey Marine. Sadly Bernard is no longer with us, but I will always remember him as being the most intelligent,kind and honest person I've ever met. I wonder how many other Neath people can recall him too.
Thu Nov 2 08:55:33 2006
An from neath
I love Neath - can't wait to move back home. It may not be the largest place in the world but it sure is the best. Neath AFC for the Welsh premier!
Mon Oct 9 09:21:53 2006
Philip Lewis, London
Where to begin............The friendly and sometimes too lively atmosphere in the pubs. The tuscan aspects of the Gnoll Park, the unique waterfalls, the history, the culture. Oh yeah nearly forgot - the best rugby team in Europe (soon to be!!).
Wed Jul 26 13:50:35 2006
John Saxton Eaglesbush
I have recently moved to Neath after living in Oxfordshire on the borders of the Cotswolds most of my life (55 years). They say that the Cotswold has fabulous scenery, but let me tell you its not a patch on Neath and the surrounding areas. Its the best move I have ever done, I only wish I had done earlier.
Wed Jul 26 13:50:07 2006
Mike Hunt
Neath. IT'S AWESOME!!! You got to experience it to believe it.
Thu Jul 6 08:47:50 2006
Gemma resolven
Resolven is very lively (especially on the weekend) now and again we wonder into Neath which always turns out yto be fab!! Don't knock it till you've tried it
Mon Jul 3 16:48:09 2006
kev jones
love neath, the dukes great,great live music scene listen to the band lethargy
www.myspace.com/lethargymusic
Thu Jun 15 08:57:56 2006
Mark - Chippenham
Born and bred grew up in the Eaglebush Valley with fondest memories,the family still there and visit often. I miss faggots and peas at the market its one of a kind the best pub, it can only be the little camb in the melyn...
Mon May 22 10:45:56 2006
Chris - Fuse
I love Neath.
After a short break in south Ireland I flew over the South Wales coastline today in the bright sunshine. What a beautiful area, what lovely colours of sea, mountains and lowlands. It was great to be back in Neath in an area of outstanding beauty.
Mon May 8 14:47:11 2006
Robert - Resolven
Neath is an awsome place to grow up! The Neath valley is even better though but I may be biest? Neath is a small town with huge heart. More and more developments are happening and this is helping Neath town to compete with other towns nearby. The new bus station is user frindly and looks amazing, victoria gardens is to have a 'face' lift and a new hotel and pubs in the the town are making Neath appeal to a wider audience. As a kid I would love going to Neath on the bus from Resolven and get your chips from the local chippy and sit in the park on a nice spring/summer/autum day and relax! (not winter; we all know what the winter is like in Wales)!
Mon May 8 10:47:13 2006
Amanda Jones Neath
Neath, my home it will always be, Love everything about it and especially all my family over there. Miss it alot too, love coming home.(Sometime this year, Mother.) Been in America 10 years now, but Neath will always be my home.
Mon Apr 10 10:54:40 2006
Jazz -neath
neath is the best placeever the people are great and the two best pubs around is the tunnel tavern and the duke(we love you tony)
Wed Mar 22 09:47:06 2006
stevie from neath
fantastic place is neath had a brill breakfast in eiras cafe in briton ferry my mate had the welsh breakfast cockles and laverbread it was lush best cafe ever
Sat Mar 11 19:46:25 2006
Richard Brennan from Longford
neath-the best-the end!
Tue Feb 28 11:48:49 2006
Raymond John
I love Neath because there are so many restaraurnts and cafes,pubs and clubs,especially Neath Workmans Club.
Thu Feb 23 15:09:56 2006
Stephen Pugh - New Zealand
Hi from sunny New Zealand.
Never knock Neath, its a great place, a cracking town centre the Gnoll grounds the hills all around. Some of the best rugby on display! Only a few miles from the beach & the mountains, what more could you ask for.
I hope to come back one day so it can be said of me, born in Neath, lived in Neath & buried under Neath. Bye for now, Cymru am byth.
Mon Feb 20 16:07:11 2006
Steve Schiavone - Minnesota
Born in Neath General; Educated in Alderman Davies School in the 60's. Went to St. Joesph's in Port Talbot and went to University in Guildford. Worked and lived all over Europe/World and now settled in the USA. Have some family left in Neath. I love visiting Neath when I can. Still have lots of memories of the place - it never changes!
Mon Feb 20 03:52:49 2006
Sally Grant from Neath, now in Rugby
I love Neath and always will. I regularily visit, to see most importantly my Mum and my muckers!!! The feeling of excitement still fills my bones when I pass the welcome to Wales sign, and then driving down the M4, pass the steelworks, there are no words to describe how good it feels to nearly be home in 'Neath'.
The September fair is not to be missed, the smell of pork, apple and stuffing rolls, the sound of the fair rides and the kids screaming faster, the banter from the stall men all trying to sell you a good deal! Its best at night when the lights illuminate the sky. Wow I cant wait for September!
The people are fantastic, the place is so, so beautiful from mountains to seaside in 20 mins! I love it and miss it so much. I will move home one day :)
Thu Feb 2 20:07:16 2006
Big Mike from Sandfields
I love Neath. Always a pleasant smile and hello greet me when I arrive in this great town for work. A town full of character, a town full of history, Neath has it all! Check out Subway if your in the area, the finest sandwiches in town, especially the tuna pie suprise!
Mon Jan 30 10:57:31 2006
Mark - Cardiff
The best thing about the Neath and the surrounding area is the vast range of outdoor adventure activities you can try.The best way of seeing the countryside. We used Call of the Wild to take us canyoning at the top of the Neath Valley - great.
Mon Jan 9 14:09:14 2006
Katie Lever from Neath
I love Neath it is cool ads school rocks.
Thu Dec 15 13:15:13 2005
Natalie David from Cimla
Moved away from Neath about 6 years ago to
Cardiff the big city...went to the old Gnoll Junior School in Gnoll Park Road broke my heart when they knocked it down lots of chilhood memories in those four walls. My favourite place in Neath is the train station only because when when I'm on the train coming to Neath I know I'm coming home ... to my family and friends xxx miss them all very much.
Sat Dec 3 17:17:58 2005
Rowe from west Wales
I was born in Neath, and I still love to visit. I miss the September fair, the people, the Gnoll and the town in general. It's changed a lot over the years, especially the canals. I think Neath people are the best!
Thu Dec 1 22:54:17 2005
Jan Jones now living New Zealand
Neath - my 'Home' town. Neath market - fresh laverbread, fresh meat, the baby stall, Shufflebottoms, faggot & peas,the news agent the friendly people - that's what I like it about Neath Market , you can be away for narly 20years and little there has changed. Magic !
Fri Nov 25 09:08:17 2005
Gaby ( cabbage) from Neath!!
Neath is so cool! I went to Alderman Davies Primary. I miss it there. We had school sleepovers and every Friday we'd have a thing callen golden time. When we could have a funny afternoon. I'm in year 8 now in Dwr-y- Felin. I also miss all of the teachers. I try to see them as much as I could like on inset days. I went off school to help them with their school production. And I had permission from the school! Fab! When I was in year 6 I sang in the choir with Katherine Jenkins! Well my mum knows her since she was 3! But I didn't. I kinda know her lol bye!
Sat Nov 12 19:03:25 2005
Richard from Bognor Regis
Hi Ross, How are you? And Becca too. There's something very special about Neath. The scenery, the valleys, the Gnoll, not too far from the Gower, or the Brecon Beacons. Yes, I still think about it regularly. About the only time I didn't was when I lived in HK. But now back in England, my sons want to know why I ever moved away!
Thu Oct 27 02:03:46 2005
Haydn Evans from Neath
Brill place to live .
Wed Oct 26 22:51:11 2005
Becca - Neath!
I love Neath, the best things about it are definately the Duke pub and the rugby!
Wed Oct 26 09:27:25 2005
Ali, Malmesbury
Neath is unique, with its friendly pleasant people, beautiful scenery, even a stranger can call home.
Hope to go back one day.
Tue Oct 25 15:12:14 2005
Neath Girl Y2K+5
The best thing about Neath is Vernon Bear.
Tue Oct 18 08:58:28 2005
Arch Bouncer
Neath is my bread and butter. The Arch is my home. As long as people don't wind me up Neath will stay a nice place to visit.
Mon Oct 17 19:20:57 2005
Matthew Brennan from Longford
Forgot to mention, the sports club at Cwrt Herbert is the best place to go in Neath, quality man!!!
Wed Oct 12 11:41:06 2005
Matthew Brennan from Longford
Neath all the way, I plan living here all my days, and find a nice local girl.
Mon Oct 10 11:17:11 2005
Steve Knight (Cimla)
Spent 9 years in Royal Navy/Royal Marines... went to so many places, but only wanted to settle back in Neath ... home.
Sun Oct 9 20:50:53 2005
Diane, Neath
I was born and grew up in Neath. Now live in Blackwood, NR Newport. Still miss good ol' Neath but it's not too far away!
Sun Oct 9 18:14:11 2005
David Tate from Leeds
I was born in Neath my father was from Leeds and my mam from Neath. I always say my mother lost the toss when it came to where we had to live, should have been Neath. But I come back as many time in the year as I can.
Sat Oct 8 21:11:30 2005
John Parsons from Cimla
Now living in Warwickshire miss the good old place. Trying to teach the English that fantastic song. Neath, neath, neath.
Love to all.
Sun Oct 2 08:00:55 2005
John Emmanuel from Pontrhydyfen now in Rotorua New
As a child living in Pontrhydyfen,if we had any serious shoping to do then we got on the bus to Neath! We inevitably ended up in the Market and always had some cockles with weak vinegar and pepper. We would not go home until we had eaten lunch also in the Market -- faggots and peas -- If anyone reads this would you please send me the recipe. Nothing like them at least in this part of New Zealand where I have lived for the past 42 years.
Mon Sep 19 00:47:53 2005
John Emmanuel from Pontrhydyfen now in Rotorua New
AS a child living in Pontrhydyfen,if we had any serious shoping to do then we got on the bus to Neath! We inevitably ended up in the Market and always had some cockles with weak vinegar and pepper. We would not go home until we had eaten lunch also in the Market-- Faggots and Peas-- If anyone reads this would you please send me the recipe. Nothing like them at least in this part of New Zealand where I have lived for the past 42 years.
Mon Sep 19 00:44:08 2005
cat from cimla
i love shopping in neath with my little boy and going for lunch in the willow grove coffee shop over looking victoria gardens .
Sun Sep 4 14:30:10 2005
Jips, Cimla
Moved here just over a year ago from North Cornwall. By far the most friendly set of people I have met in a long time. Scenery is great, and the town has everything we need, and if not, Swansea is very close.
The pubs are great for food, although I haven't gone out in the evenings yet. (Nervous Englishman you see). My wife has settled in fine and my son has settled into school very well and has aquired a nice accent to go with it.
I whole heartedly recommend this area, and every week we find something new to do.
Our favourite is the Gnoll woods and estate. Must finish exploring!!
Sun Aug 14 21:21:37 2005
Glyn Burgum, ex GWR fireman
I am 83 and have been away from 'home' for nearly sixty years and I still miss Neath. Cymry am Byth.
Fri Jul 29 20:45:45 2005
Neath_Lad
Neath is great! There's so much to do! The best grub is in the Angel pub! Fab and cheap too!! Poolworld Tavern is a great place to hang out too, with lots of friendly faces and nice staff! I've only been going down there a few weeks and have a good laugh! lol! Go for food in the Angel! Its lush!
Wed Jul 13 05:42:32 2005
Joe Quimby from Springfield
Oh la la, Neath all the way.The Market Tavern is legendary! Vote Quimby!
Fri Jul 8 16:25:38 2005
Catrin Brock from Neath
I love Neath it's by far the best place in Wales. Alderman Davies primary school is the best school in the world.
Tue Jun 28 19:13:16 2005
lj
Fab place wouldn't live anywhere else got everything I need.
Mon Jun 27 21:08:43 2005
Phil Dangerfield. Canada.
Still enjoy frequent visits to the old place, and meet up with old friends.Born and raised in Bryncoch.
Mon Jun 27 15:00:00 2005
Marc - Town Centre
Neath is kwl. My fave part of neath is the Duke rock on!!!!!
Wed Jun 22 13:39:32 2005
Peter, Pen-Y-Dre
Excellent selection of good "real ales" to be found in "The Star".
Fri Jun 17 21:26:30 2005
Tom Sauer from Russia
Neath is fine for me, one day me like to visit, very much. Please let me say hello to Welsh people, hello. Love Tomski.
Fri Jun 3 09:24:07 2005
Hannah in Neath!!!!
Neath is great and Alderman Davies Primary rocks all the people are fab I love Neath! Sarah is awesome!
Mon May 30 11:01:09 2005
Richard from Shetland Isles
Neath is a smashing place and the towns nearby too!! Eiras Cafe in Briton Ferry was the best for food, super breakfast!then to the Gnoll to walk it off around the pools!! Excellent!
Wed May 25 18:44:55 2005
mark from ripon,north yorkshire
i lived in neath till the age of 22 moved away i love neath best place in the world & the best rugby club in the world the welsh all blacks for the age of 10 i follow them everywhere i miss neath hope to come back one day
Fri May 20 17:58:50 2005
Laura from Neath
Neath is cool like pie! I love it! It's got loads of quiet places and stuff plus it has the cool people and the areas around it are cool as well but not as cool as Neath:D good init:P
Sat May 14 01:06:58 2005
Doug Dagaville
I love Neath/Ospreys rugby teams, Arthur Q local band, but most of all The Duke - it's the best live pub venue in Wales!
Tue Apr 26 17:14:18 2005
Linda Matthews
I moved to Neath from Port Talbot and would never go back to live in Port Talbot, only to visit family and friends .I love the friendly people, and the town has so much to offer. Everyone I meet have always got the time to say hello, The Gnoll is such an excellent place for families and even people on their own can enjoy themselves. A must to visit is Katies Kitchen and Coles meats, all in the market and Jackies Bakery ,all the flavours you need in one place, give me more
Neath anyday.
Fri Apr 1 23:16:49 2005
Dave from Cilfrew
Moved down here from Essex a couple of years ago and have never regretted it. The people of Neath and the villages around it are all friendly - even to an Englishman like myself !
Scenery is beautiful, pubs are great and prices are cheap !
Wed Mar 30 16:32:39 2005
Dave Corner from Paris
Neath is easily the coolest place in Wales. The young kids are all very well maintained and their jewellery always matches. They have a strong sense of family and community, and chez Jeff they have their parties in marquees.
Wed Mar 23 12:51:23 2005
Angie from Callander
I first went to Neath in 2000 with my then fiance Paul. It is steeped in history and the people were very friendly.
I will visit again.
Thu Mar 17 11:43:25 2005
Sarah Giles (nee Cassidy) Auckland New Zealand
I grew up in Neath, and emigrated with my family to New Zealand, in late 1980 (age 14). I was heartbroken. I finally returned back in 1998, and felt like I'd never left. There are many special things about Neath, the hills, the green, etc, but most of all, it's the people that I miss. Everybody knows everybody. Here in New Zealand, you can live in a street for 20 years, and never know you're neighbour. Kiwis are friendly, and they play good rugby, but they'll never match the heart's of Neath. Will miss you always!
Fri Feb 18 08:55:42 2005
Lorraine_Canada
I Love Neath, I miss the friendly people and the Best Fish/n/Chips in the world, I miss chats over the fence with the neighbours, I miss our local market and the fact you can still walk around in the town, take our shopping bags into our local pubs and chat with everyone. its not something you do in Canada everyone has a car joined to their hip, i love the fact that there are not hundreds of drive/thru,s selling junk food, I love Neath and everything about it, i love and miss all my family to who are all still in the Neath area and always will be..
Wed Feb 16 17:19:19 2005
Hugh Cranny - Oakville Canada
Love going back to Neath especially the Neath market. It brings back many great memories and the people are always friendly. Used to live in Longford and miss the quiet of a small village.
Mon Feb 14 15:57:55 2005
Sarah Morgan, Neath
After working in Port Talbot for a year I finally appreciate how beautiful Neath is. It has such wonderful nature and history. I now live in Tonna and look forward to coming home everyday. Port Talbot has no atmosphere, just walk into Neath market and you are surrounded by it.
Sat Feb 12 21:36:15 2005
Disenchanted, Cimla
I love Neath railway station, but only because I can get a train there to go to Port Talbot.
Tue Feb 8 13:02:10 2005
Ray From Aberdulais Neath
The Views from the hills around Neath are fantastic. From the top of Cefn Morfudd you look out over the town of Neath towards Mumbles Head and if you look north you have views all the way up the Neath Valley or up the Dulais Valley to the Carmarthen Fans. Again there are fine views from Hir Fynydd back over Neath and out to the coast. Wonderful place.
Tue Dec 14 23:16:35 2004
Kathryn, London
I was born and raised in Aberdulais, but left for university in London when I was 18. Neath was a brilliant place to grow up and I still miss it every day. As I always to say to people, I may live in London but my home will always be Neath!!
Fri Nov 26 15:23:11 2004
Mounir from Algeria
I want to visit Neath in summer it seems to me like a paradise lovely people; its castles; churches; nature.
Tue Nov 23 11:00:43 2004
Rob Davis-Whittingham from Aberavon near Port Talb
I love Neath cos it's next to Port Talbot...the greatest place on earth (maybe!)
Tue Nov 2 12:57:24 2004
Justin O'Sullivan from Worcester
Just been to Neath on an activity weekend with Call of the Wild - Great place and very friendly locals. Recommend a visit
Mon Oct 4 16:22:21 2004
Simon Gardner
Just come back from an outdoor activity weekend with Call of the Wild in Neath - great place, lovely people
Mon Oct 4 16:17:32 2004
Fran Neath
Awesome!
Wed Sep 22 11:02:45 2004
Andy Rees late of Neath now Mumbles
You can take the boy from Neath, but you can't take Neath out of the boy. When I go home I remember the friendliness of the people.Moved away from home 22 years ago and still miss them.
It used to take me an hour to walk from one end to another, just stopping and chatting especially fair week.
Sun Sep 12 11:42:54 2004
Garry , Leigh in Lancashire
I have some very good friends from Neath, well I suppose you might aswell call them my adopted family. I was best man at my mate Gav's wedding back in August 2000.
Couldn't agree more, the people there are some of the friendliest I've ever met. Not to mention the beauty of the Dulais falls and scenic walks.
Also the free flowing ale in the Rock , always went down well !
I hope to visit Neath again very soon...
Mon Aug 30 09:08:22 2004
Amanda from Neath
Neath is brilliant but there is one problem there are too many Chinese and Indian resteraunts and they are all so nice you never know which one to go to first.
Wed Aug 25 21:35:34 2004
Lolita Mc Allister Swansea
I love the totally different atmosphere in the streets and shops, the pleasant staff, the easy-to-walk streets, and the down-to-earth people.Put all this together with the beautiful Abbey Ruins, the Gnoll cascades, and the so well-hidden Jersey Park, and you have it all!!
Tue Aug 24 20:23:20 2004
Andrew Henderson, Duncan, B.C., Canada
I met and married my wife, Judith,from Tonna back in the late sixties. Since then we have visited Tonna and Neath many times. We love South Wales and Neath in particular. The Gower is heaven! The Gnoll and the walks along the canal are refreshing. My mother-in -law Dorothy Emanuel is a wonderful lady now aged 98 who has taken part in 3 National Eistedfords including seeing David Lloyd George at the first! All good wishes
Mon Aug 16 01:39:13 2004
john warman from cimla
Neath still offers a quality of life - friendly people, a splendid shopping town; you can sit down in the market and eat faggots. It has kept its character and tradition and upon leaving the town you enter some of the most beatifull countryside in Wales - a trip along the A465 to into the vale of Neath is a truly breathtaking sight. Neath has a lot to offer; a mainline railway station and close to the M4. Go for it Neath, we are the best and of course the all blacks rugby club! NEATH NEATH NEATH NEATH AND ALSO THE GREAT SEPTEMBER FAIR THE STREETS COME ALIVE AND PEOPLE STILL COME FROM MILES TO VISIT IT DONT MISS IT MAKE IT A DATE. JOHN
Sat Aug 14 22:25:22 2004
Mary Hodgetts from Australia
Born in Neath General Hospital lived in Aberdulais, moved to Oz in 1980, returned many times to see family, it hasn't changed. I still love it and miss the green hills around Neath and the beautiful waterfalls and walks. A place dear to my heart.
Thu Aug 12 06:16:54 2004
Ross from Australia
Live there for seven years as a window cleaner, just love the friendliness of the people, will never forget them.
Sun Aug 1 20:39:35 2004
Rob Brown from Neath, now live in Plymouth
Well what can I say, from a little boy I have loved Neath. Lived most of my life in the Cimla and I went to the Gnoll School. My mum and dad still live in Cimla and I visit as often as I can. One day myself and my wife will move home - I do miss it very much. It was my job that took me away as I served in the Royal Marines for 23 years. Believe it or not I still get home sick after all these years I do miss it very much - what a great town.
Tue Jun 29 20:36:05 2004
Gary Evans, Resolven.
Neath is one of the oldest and most
wonderful market towns in the whole of
Wales.
Fri May 7 20:37:56 2004
Paul Eaton
I love the neath for "The Duke" pub
Tue Apr 20 16:58:11 2004
Carol Bowman Texas USA
Love to follow the Blacks Rugby team online. Very friendly people online from Neath!
Sat Apr 17 09:59:28 2004
Bob from Bryncoch
Neath - home to some of Wales' oldest and most venerable historical sites; gateway to the majesty of the Neath Valley and its myriad waterfalls and canals; the site of the enchanting Gnoll Estate. Just take a look at the slideshow on this website and see the wonder of Neath...
Tue Apr 13 15:26:08 2004
Stephanie - Cimla
I love going out in Neath on a Friday night - start with an indian at the Plaza and then round the pubs before closing time!
Tue Apr 13 15:14:49 2004
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