Local Aberavon MP visits cancer support day unit.

"Aberavon MP, Dr Hywel Francis, has recently paid a visit to Y Rhosyn, a Cancer Support Day Unit, based at Neath Port Talbot Hospital, which provides support and advice for people who have or have had cancer and their families."

Success for the Older Persons Independent Living event

"The Older Persons Independent Living Event for Sandfields East and Aberavon Renewal Area has been hailed a resounding success."

Aberavon MP vows support for IndependetAge campaign

"Dr Hywel Francis, MP for Aberavon, is supporting the IndependetAge's campaign to reach out to older carers and raise awareness of the difficulties they face. IndependentAge is a charity that champions independence for older people. Its aim is to enable older people in...

Sandfields to celebrate Christmas in November

"Christmas is set to come early for people of Port Talbot, and everyone is invited. Sandfields First and New Sandfields Aberavon are holding an Xmas Tree Festival this coming November, getting everyone into the festive spirit."

Aberavon MP Dr Hywel Francis urges residents to protect their identity

"Dr Hywel Francis, MP for Aberavon has urged local constituents not to hand their identity over on a plate to fraudsters. The calls come as Dr Francis signed a Parliamentary Early Day Motion in support of National Identity Fraud Prevention week, being held from 16th to 22nd...

Aberavon MP offers support to Port Talbot seafarers station

"The Mission to Seafarers station at Port Talbot Harbour extended a warm welcome to Dr Hywel Francis MP when he visited recently. The Mission to Seafarers, formerly called The Missions to Seamen, is a missionary society of the Anglican Church, which cares for the spiritual...

Local MP praises Neath Port Talbot constables

"The work of Special Constables in Neath Port Talbot has been highlighted and praised by Aberavon MP Dr Hywel Francis. Neath Port Talbot Division of South Wales Police has a dedicated set of 18 Specials who give up their own time to help make the communities safer."

Message in a bottle found on Aberavon beach

"A man has found a message in a bottle that travelled over 600 miles, whilst walking on the Aberavon beach. John Evans, a community development manager, found the bottle on a stroll around the beach and was fascinated by his discovery."

Independance day for Sandfields renewal area

"People living in the Sandfields East and Aberavon Renewal Area are being invited to a special event designed to help and encourage elderly and disabled residents to live independently in their own homes. The event will be held at the Aberavon Community Centre,Sandfields Road...

Sandfields Steppers walk to a better healthier lifestyle

"Sandfields SteppersA group of people from Sandfields have been walking towards a healthier lifestyle, whatever the weather. Sandfields Steppers, part of the Fit Together / Walking the Way to Health scheme, are celebrating their first anniversary and will continue to brave...

Children as young as six help Keep Wales Tidy beach cleanup

"Keep Wales Tidy and the Sandfields East & Aberavon Renewal Area held a beach cleanup last Saturday and had a great deal of help from young and old volunteers. The youngest volunteer was Joseph Piretti, aged 6, who enjoyed himself very much, regardless that the weather...

Local Aberavon MP supports National Lottery Day celebrations | Port Talbot Chat

"Aberavon MP, Dr Hywel Francis, is delighted to support National Lottery Day that is taking place on Saturday 23 September. A number of celebratory events are taking place across the UK to thank Lottery players who have raised £18.6 billion for good causes over the...