Just what were they thinking was going to happen? These two video’s were taken at the start of the Covid pandemic. The night video shows the helicopter touchng down all lights out. It was there a very short time before taking off again. Pretty invisible really and these touch downs happened all across the country.
The Florida Restaurant at Miami beach - a promising future begins? Florida restaurant 1963 Article from 15 Nov 1963 Neath Guardian (Neath, West Glamorgan, Wales)
A whale was washed up on Aberavon Beach in December 2007. The RNLI assisted in securing the dead mammal to allow vets to inspect.
During the early 00’s the Eastern end of Aberavon Beach saw a small housing development appear. Westbury built two estates linked in two phases. The first being Mariners Point with just under 100 homes. The second phase saw the creation of Mariners Quay. Westbury Mariners Point Article from 3 Feb 2000 Port Talbot Guardian (Port Talbot, West Glamorgan, Wales) In 2023 Persimmon homes started its development of Awel Afan on…
The Jersey Beach Hotel was an iconic landmark at Aberavon Beach for generations. The building suffered a few fires during its lifetime which unfortunatley ended in a catastrophic fire whitin the empty building in 2001. Jersey beach hotel fire ~~Dec 1908 Article from 14 Dec 1908 The Cambria Daily Leader (Swansea, West Glamorgan, Wales)
This River Afan meanders its way down to the sea at Aberavon, this river was redirected in the 1800s when Port Talbot docks was established. The river flows from the Afan Valley to the sea. It starts its journey at the Village of Cymmer where the rivers Corrwg and Gwynfi meet. This river then joins with the river Pelenna at Pontrhydyfen.
RNLI and Coast guard stations. Aberavon beach has both RNLI support and HM Coastguard support. The Aberavon RNLI website has detail on local tides and weather forecasts
For the Children. Pirate cove adventure golf This mini golf course features wrecked pirate galleons, treasure chest obstacles and many other sea faring items. There is also a kiosk on the site offering tea, coffee, ice cream soft drinks and snack. Toddler play area This area offers a safe area for your toddlers to play. It has swings a small slide and climbing frame, This park is aimed at toddlers only.…
Sunken beach shingle gardens This peaceful area provides shelter from the sea breeze, the area has seating and is easily accessible by all via gently sloping entrances.
Whale Park This is a great area for young children to play safely, the play sculptures provide an imaginative play area for the younger children
