Harold Davies Monumental Masons ltd

03/11/2025

30/10/2025

Did you spot us in the Evening Post? 📰

'Ceremony Marks 150 Years of YMCA in Town' - by Roger Gale.

✍️The latest chapter in the long history of Neath YMCA took place in late October, as a continuation foundation stone was unveiled by Mrs Louise Fleet, Lord Lieutenant of West Glamorgan, in company with Diana Stroia – High Sheriff of West Glamorgan, the Mayor and Mayoress of Neath Port Talbot CBC, Cllr. Wayne Carpenter and Mrs Carol Carpenter, the Neath Town Mayor Cllr Sara Price and Consort Cllr Robert Price, along with Kevin Lewis Chairman of YMCA Neath, with Mr. Alun James (left) - Member of the Board of Trustees, Mr. Harold Davies of Tonna Monumental Masons, who kindly donated the new stone, and Jessica Kennedy (right), Manager of Neath YMCA.

On 9th August 1965, the original foundation stone for the new YMCA building on Pen y Dre, Tonna, Neath was laid by Mr Martin Evans-Bevan, on behalf of his father Sir David Martin Evans-Bevan Bart. J.P., on the site of the former Neath Workhouse. The Neath YMCA had moved to the ‘Workhouse’ , known as Lletty Nedd, in 1961, and just a few years later the new Headquarters was finished, with a sports hall, lesser hall, a table tennis room, showers and dressing rooms.

From its formation in 1875 by local volunteers, Clergy and Civic leaders the Neath YMCA created an opportunity for young men to gather, learn and find encouragement to lead purposeful, healthy lives, .utilising hired rooms in Neath.

By the 20th Century Neath YMCA was woven into the fabric of Neath life, and now in it’s 150th year is a trusted and dependable presence in Neath. a vibrant hub for the community, welcoming not just young men but people of different ages and backgrounds.

Social events, sports teams and outreach programmes added to its calendar, with its members playing an active role in supporting those in need.

Now, as YMCA Neath celebrates 150 years of service in 2025, it stands as a testament to resilience, adaptability, and the power of community spirit. From its foundations in the old Workhouse to its present role as a beacon of hope and opportunity, surviving the collapse of the YMCA organization through local resilience and community support, the ‘YM’ continues to inspire and uplift people of all ages, and looks forward to the next chapter of its remarkable story, embracing innovation while staying true to its core values.

21/10/2025

Our new stock of ceramic flowers have arrived!
Prices vary so please feel free to give us a call.

03/09/2025

Did you know we also undertake all renovation works. Cleaning, regilding/repainting, refixing old memorials. We are part of the British register of accredited monumental masons trusted by families since 1954. Here are just some of the many renovations we have completed.
Feel free to contact us for a no obligation quote.

30/06/2025

Working together with Gwrhyd specialist stone quarry we had the pleasure in creating this commemorative plaque marking the opening of the A465 section 5&6
unveiled by Ken Skates MS

13/01/2025

Happy new year to you all!!

Just a quick look back on some of the many designs we did last year.

We can do any design in black and white or colour. If you have any queries on designs please feel free to give us a call.

03/10/2024

With our new diamond etching machine we can take an old photo and turn it into a memorial design to represent wonderful memories for our families.

25/09/2024

★★★★★ "My family and I cannot thank Harold Davies enough for the compassion and professionalism they demonstrated updating my grandmother’s headstone to include my late father. I was tasked with organising and having no prior involvement organising such matters, I was relieved to be able...

18/06/2024

The new signs have been installed! Thank you so much to Glam Signs we love them!