3 PAGES OF COMMUNITY DIARY FOR BANGOR & ANGLESEY:
ABERFFRAW
ST BEUNO’S CHURCH: Sunday November 13, Eucharist at 10am followed by a service at the Cenotaph.
AMLWCH
SCOUT GROUP: Coffee mornings every Friday (staffing levels permitting) at the Scout and Guide Hall, Bull Bay Road, between 10.30am-1pm. All funds in aid of 1st Amlwch Scout Group. AMLWCH HELP: Healthy Eating Loses Pounds weightloss group meet every Wednesday in The Dinorben Hotel 5-7pm. Chris Knott 01407 711058. HEAR TO HELP: Free minor repairs to NHS hearing aids, battery supply, re-tubing and advice at the NHS Volunteer Community Service drop-in, first Tuesday of each month, 1-3pm at Clwb y Gorlan, Salem Street. AMLWCH BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP: Meets on the second Tuesday of every month at the Amlwch Methodist Church schoolroom, 10.30am and 12.30pm. Call Richard on 07975539644. AMLWCH FOODBANK DISTRIBUTION POINT: Open to those in real hardship, and for some who struggle to make ends meet. The Foodbank is currently open on Weds from 11am-3pm, in Pantri Number 6, at 6 Queen Street. The basic system is a Referral System, but people can go along to get further information about eligibility. Contact 01407 839364 or 01407 764947. AMLWCH CANOE CLUB: Meets in Amlwch pool 8.15pm-9.30pm. If you would like to try kayaking the club allows three Taster Sessions at £5 per person per session. Minimum age 8 and conditions apply to under-16s, parent/carers must stay in attendance for the sessions. Suggest participants wear a T-shirt, the sessions will involve capsizing in a kayak. You can also visit on Facebook. DONATION DROP OFF POINT: Hospice at Home Gwynedd & Anglesey Drop off Point at its Distribution Centre. It is open on Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturdays, 10am-3pm to accept quality donations, at Unit 6, Site 9, Llwyn Onn Industrial Estate, LL68 9BQ Tel 01407 832178 (Opposite the Post Office Sorting Office). ANGLESEY CENTRAL LIONS: Is a local service organisation, and registered charity that raises money, holds events, and assists in events. During 2015 it donated £3,400 to local worthy causes. It needs new members to carry on with this success. Anyone interested in joining the club, phone 07802150399 for details. CITIZENS ADVICE: Bureau open Thursday 9.30am–2pm, Drop in. Advice line Cymru - Monday to Friday 9am-5pm 03444772020. You can also access www.Adviceguide.org. uk CAFE COFIO: New service by the Carers Trust for carers and those they care for. Tea/coffee in a relaxed atmosphere and learn more about services for people with memory problems, as well as taking part in various activities. Sessions take at Dinorben Hotel, Wednesdays, 2-4pm. For information ring 01492 542212. TAI CHI & QIGONG: Thursdays 11.30am -12.30pm. Memorial Hall £3.50, Age Well Class for over-50s. Tai Chi combines deep breathing and relaxation with slow and gentle movements. Contact Jeff Cushing 01248 352336 cymrutaichiwales.co.uk ST ELETH’S CHURCH: Is closed for refurbishment until further notice. Sunday Services will be held in St Eilian’s Church, Llaneilian at 9.30am and Eglwys Santes Gwenllwyfo, Llanwenllwyfo at 4pm. Further information: 01407831647 / 01407830182. BALLROOM/LATIN AMERICAN DANCE CLASS: Adult dance class Monday at the Memorial Hall. Adult Dance Class 8pm-9pm, Practise Session 9pm-10pm. Large dance floor so all levels welcome from beginner to advance. A fun way to get fit and meet new friends. For more information visit Anglesey Dance Facebook page, e-mailangleseydance@hotmail.com or phone 07867 508734.
BANGOR
HOPE CHURCH: meets every Sunday at 10.30am in Ysgol Friars School Hall. ST JOHN’S METHODIST CHURCH: High Street Bangor. Weekly Sunday Service 10.30am MASS: Our Lady and St James RC Church, upper Bangor: Mass times Sunday 10am and 5pm. QUAKER MEETINGS: Sundays, 10.30am; Tuesdays, 1-1.30pm at the Friends Meeting House, Dean Street. For details, phone 01248 602156. BANGOR INDEPENDENT SPIRITUALIST CHURCH: The service includes hymns, prayers, clairvoyance and spiritual healing and takes place every Wednesday at 7pm at the Quaker Meeting House, Dean Street. The service will finish at approx 8.30pm with free refreshments and healing shortly later. Admission £2 to include refreshments and towards the church funds’. Phone 01407 840531. BANGOR CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALIST CHURCH: Was established in 1947 and is affiliated to the Greater World Spiritual Centre, London. Services at 7pm every Thursday at the Quaker Meeting House, Dean St with free refreshments after the Divine Service. There is no admission fee, only a free-will collection taken during the Service. There is a different guest speaker every week. Everyone is most welcome to attend. HIRAEL SURGERY: At Hirael Club. Jean Forsyth and Dewi Williams - Councillors for the Hirael Ward of Bangor hold a Surgery, 10am-2pm on the second Wednesday in each month to listen to and address residents’ issues and problems. Ring 01248 355 798 (Jean), or 01248 353699 (Dewi), to book an appointment. If no reply, leave a message with your contact details. Representatives of the local Community Beat Team and Gwynedd Community Homes (CCG) may also be in attendance from time to time. BANGOR & MENAI BAHA’IS: The Baha’i Community of Bangor and Menai invite you to join in activities here. The Baha’i Faith is a world religion whose purpose is to unite all mankind in one universal cause, one common faith. Contact bangorbahais@ gmail.com or 07577 777392. HIRAEL CLUB: Cash bingo every Tuesday. Doors open at 1.30pm for a start at 2pm. Also every Wednesday 7.30pm for a start at 7.45pm. Come along and enjoy the friendly atmosphere and light refreshments. GUIDING: Rainbow, Brownie and Guide units. Contact Pat Gadd on 01248 601868. ARMY CADETS: Parade every Tuesday at the Drill hall, Glynne Road from 7pm. If you are over 12 then come along. Call 01248 600363 for details. GLASINFRYN COMMUNITY CENTRE: Tai Chi Qigong class every Tuesday 6.307.30pm. Gentle energising exercises suitable for all. Beginners welcome. First class free. Jill Turner 01248 351672 YOGA: Mondays 10–11.30am, Garth Road Community Centre, (road to Bangor pier, left up hill at red post box) Call Katie 07717661717. BANGOR COMMUNITY CHURCH: Meet every Sunday 10.30am and 6.30pm at Coed Mawr Community Centre, (behind Mcdonalds). PARKINSON’S CAFE: People with Parkinson’s, carers and friends, are warmly invited to meet at Tesco Cafe for a cuppa and chat on the third Monday of each month, for friendship and mutual support. At present this replaces the meetings at Coed Mawr Community Centre. ASSEMBLIES OF GOD: Pentecostal church. Prince’s Road, (off College Road) Upper Bangor. Meeting every Sunday 10.30am and 6.30pm. Warm welcome to all. BUDDHISM: Weekly meditation classes at Coleg Menai, Friddoedd Rd, on Tuesdays 7-8.15pm. The sessions give an introduction to meditation and also explore some of Buddha’s practical teachings, both of which can help to reduce stress and increase happiness. For details phone 01492 878778 or see website meditatenorthwales.com. QIGONG CLASS: Monday 6.30-7.30pm, Coed Mawr Community Centre, (Behind McDonald’s Caernarfon Road). Qigong (pronounced Chi Kung) is an ancient Chinese health care system that integrates physical postures, breathing techniques and focused intention. Contact Jeff Cushing 01248 352336 cymrutaichiwales.co.uk £5 TAI CHI & QIGONG: Monday 7.30-9pm, Coed Mawr Community Centre (Behind McDonald’s Caernarfon Road) Admission £5. Tai Chi combines deep breathing and relaxation with slow and gentle movements. Contact Jeff Cushing 01248 352336 cymrutaichiwales.co.uk £6, (£5 concessions). TAI CHI & QIGONG: Bangor University. Tuesdays 1-2pm. Room F16 Memorial building, Deiniol Road (Opposite the science library) Admission £5. Tai Chi combines deep breathing and relaxation with slow and gentle movements. Contact Jeff Cushing 01248 352336 cymrutaichiwales.co.uk £5 YOGA CLASS: Tuesday 7.30-9pm, Coed Mawr Community Centre, (Behind McDonald’s Caernarfon Road) mixed ability class suitable for beginners . Contact Jeff Cushing 01248 352336 cymrutaichiwales. co.uk £6 (£5 concessions) block booking also available. RED CROSS: is looking for volunteer drivers and helpers to assist at Ysbyty Gwynedd and in people’s homes – contact Corinna on 01248 351103 BALLROOM AND LATIN AMERICAN DANCE CLASSES: At Canolfan Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor. Tuesdays. Beginners Class 7.30-8.15pm. Improvers Class 8.30-9.30pm. Sunday evenings. Beginners Class 7pm-7.45pm. Practice Dance 7.45-9pm. Private Lessons by arrangement. Qualified Teacher with the IDTA. Call Kerstina on 07920 446976. NHS RETIREMENT FELLOWSHIP: The Bangor Branch of The NHS Retirement Fellowship. Nov 29 will be a festive tea and chat and the Christmas lunch will be at The Cricket Pavilion, Tea Room, Llandegai on Dec 13 .Contact Sandra on 01248 352018 for details and to book. BANGOR BIRD GROUP: The next meeting of the Bangor Bird Group is on Wednesday, November 16, when Trudi Clarke (Ranger) will give a talk on “The Isle of Rhum”. The meetings start at 7.30 pm in the ground floor lecture room of the University’s Brambell Building on Deiniol Road. All are welcome. Cost - £2 to non-members. Membership subscription: £15, concessions £10 & £12. For details ring 01248 714678
BEAUMARIS
OASIS CHURCH: Oasis Church in Margaret St welcomes you to the all age service at 10.30am each Sunday morning. The music is lively and you will hear teaching from the Bible made relevant to contemporary life situations. Contact the minister Philip Evans 07881504670 or email office@ ociministries.com BEAUMARIS PIONEERS: Walking group meets every Wednesday at 2pm in the Iorwerth Rowlands Centre, Steeple Lane. It walks for an hour in the surrounding area, followed by light refreshments at the Centre; Contact the Centre 01248-811508 to register an interest and obtain details. YOGA: With Kath Turner. Wednesday 8-9.30pm at the Iorwerth Rowlands Centre Gentle yoga for the young at Heart with Kath Turner 10-11.30am at Beaumaris Leisure Centre. www.kathturneryoga.com or email kathryn.turner4@btinternet.com or phone 01248 750029 DRU YOGA CLASSES: Beginners welcome - try your first class for free! Wednesdays 9.30-11am (term based). Bulkeley Hotel, 19 Castle Street. Contact: 01248 602900 Ext 223 or christiane@druworldwide.com. WATERCOLOUR AND PASTEL: course on Wednesdays 1-4pm every week. No experience necessary. Silk painting sessions/glass painting workshops also available Thursdays and Fridays 10.30-4.30 All ages and abilities catered for including children. Learn to paint scarves pictures, cards, sun catchers and much more, relaxing and fun. Birthday parties a speciality. All workshops/courses running at the H’Artworks Gallery 6 Church St, in the Forum. For details ring 01248 812045 or e-mail hartworks@btinternet.com. SINGING FOR JOY: Come and join the Singing For Joy Choir at the David Hughes Centre, Thursdays from 12-2pm. Contact Joy on 01248 811519 or email joyleedhamevans@live.co.uk. YOGA: Come along for a gentle class, and feel the difference. Mondays, 1-2.30pm, Beaumaris Leisure Centre. Contact Katie on 07717661717. ROYAL VOLUNTARY SERVICE: Lunch Club – Ysgoldy, Capel y Drindod, Rosemary Lane. Every Tuesday 11.45am. Register before attending by phoning Nicola Collins on 01248 661915. OVER 50S: November 28 is the party meeting. The club’s venue for the Christmas lunch this year is Lastra Farm, Amlwch and menu choices are taken from now, so don’t be left out! RNLI: Beaumaris RNLI always seeks new volunteers to help run the lifesaving service. If you are aged 17 or over, physically fit, work or live within 10 minutes of the lifeboat station and eager to join a lifesaving organisation then do come by. Volunteers meet every Thursday at 6pm for weekly training exercises.
BENLLECH
ST ANDREW’S CHURCH SERVICES: Sundays at 11am, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sunday Holy Communion. On the 4th Sunday a shorter all age service followed by tea and coffee. Fridays at 10am Holy Communion. Also each Tuesday at 10am the church hall is open for tea and coffee. ROYAL VOLUNTARY SERVICE: Lunch Club, Waun Dirion, Every Tuesday 11.45am. Register before attending by phoning Nicola Collins on 01248 661915. FRIENDS IN HARMONY: A well established Barbershop chorus will entertain guests at your party, charity event or function. For details visit www. friendsinharmony.org.uk. Gentlemen, Friends in Harmony are also looking for new members. To join the chorus on the risers, just turn up and have a go at the ex-Servicemens Hall, on a Monday at 7.30pm. Contact Andrew on 01248 421084. RELAXATION AND T’AI CHI CLASSES: Gentle Exercise; Helps Co-ordination; Improves Mobility, Calms the Mind; Aids Circulation; Improves Balance. A gentle, effective form of exercise; Suitable for all ages and abilities; Informal relaxed classes with emphasis on enjoyment. Professional Instructor. Every Friday 10.am-11.15am At Goronwy Owen Hall. Admission £5. Enquiries: 01248 853207. TAI CHI AND QIGONG: Thursday 10-11am, Goronwy Owen Hall, £5. Tai Chi combines deep breathing and relaxation with slow and gentle movements. Contact Jeff Cushing 01248 352336 cymrutaichiwales. co.uk BENLLECH 50+: Thursday November 10, Film Show. Meet every Thursday in Benllech Community & Ex-Servicemen’s Hall (behind Tesco) 2pm-4pm. A varied programme, and the club is for Gentlemen as well as Ladies. New members always welcome any time of the year. BENLLECH LADIES GROUP: The next monthly meeting is on November 21, when Rev Ken Wilson will be talking about The Falkland Islands (illustrated). Details of special events and day trips are announced at the monthly meetings. Visit ‘Benllech Ladies Group’ on Facebook for the latest news. For more information: Brenda - 01248 852591.
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY: A service of Remembrance will be held by the Cenotaph in Benllech on Sunday, November 13 at 10.40am. A warm welcome to all. ISLE OF ANGLESEY FLOWER CLUB: presents Susan Bradley of Whitchurch, NAFAS Area Demonstrator, on Tuesday, November 15 at 7.30pm in the Community and Ex Servicemen’s Hall for a floral art demonstration entitled ‘A Box of Delights’. There will be a raffle of Susan’s arrangements, sales table, book stall, Bring and Buy and refreshments are also available. Come along and enjoy meeting friends old and new and perhaps learning a new skill. Members £28 pa Visitors £6.
BETHESDA
GUIDING: Brownie unit. Contact Pat Gadd on 01248 601868. DRU YOGA CLASSES: Thursdays 6.15-7.45pm. Cost/class: £7. At Dru Centre, Nant Ffrancon, Bethesda. Contact: 01248 602900, christiane@druworldwide.com, www.druyoga.com. BETHESDA MARKET: Neuadd Ogwen, Bethesda on second Saturday monthly. Nov 12 from 9.30am-1.30pm. Christmas Market, Nov 23 from 5-8pm. Local foods and crafts. A warm welcome.
BODEDERN
EGLWYS ST EDERN CHURCH: Monthly services. 2nd Sunday, 9.30am Holy Communion English. 4th Sunday, 9.30am Offeren Cymraeg. Nov 13 Remembrance Service at 10am at St Edern Church, 10.40am in Village Hall short service and 10.55am outside. COFFEE MORNING: Come along for a cuppa and cake with friends at the village hall, Bodedern on Saturday November 26, 11am-2pm. Local handmade stalls, great way to start your Christmas shopping. Crafts and slush for children and a fantastic raffle donated by local buisnesses. All proceeds towards Alzheimers uk. For further details contact Helen on 07789760127.
BODORGAN
COMMUNITY BINGO: In Bodorgan Community Centre every Thursday doors open at 6.30, for 8pm eyes down. All proceeds to the school. ROYAL VOLUNTARY SERVICE: Lunch Club at Ysgol Gynradd Bodorgan, every other Tuesday during term time. If you would like to attend the lunch clubs or volunteer as a helper, register before attending by phoning Nicola Collins on 01248 661915.
BRYNGWRAN
REMBRANCE SUNDAY SERVICE: The Community of Bryngwran Remembers on Sunday, November 13, 10am at the Holy Trinity Church, followed by a service of Rembrance at the Memorial at 10.55am, Officiant: Rev Neil A Ridings. A warm welcome is extended to all the community.
BRYNSIENCYN
TAI CHI AND QIGONG: Age Well class for over 50s. Wednesday 10am-11am Community Centre. Brynsiencyn. Contact Jeff Cushing 01248 352336 cymrutaichiwales.co.uk £5.
CEMAES BAY
TABLE TENNIS: Cemaes Bay Table Tennis Social Club is a small group, who meet on a Tuesday between 7.30pm-9.30pm at Cemaes Bay village hall. There are three tables and all equipment is provided. Each session costs £2 which includes tea/coffee during the break. New players to the game are very welcome. Call Rachel on 01407 710893.
DULAS
EGLWYS Y SANTES GWENLLWYFO: Y Sul cyntaf a’r trydydd Y Cymun Bendigaid 4yh. Yr ail a’r pedwerydd Yr Hwyrol Weddi 4yh.
DWYRAN
YR HEN FECWS/THE OLD BAKEHOUSE: Tuesdays 11.30am-12.30pm, Chair Exercise. Wednesdays, 7pm Bingo. Fridays from 10.30am Coffee/tea and meet up with friends and neighbours and make new friends. Friday Film 7pm, 1st and 3rd Fridays, Come and see award winning and fairly new films £3. Details elaine.yoga@ tiscali.co.uk or 01248430147. YR YSGOL GYMUNED: Dwyran School: Mindful yoga with Elaine, Thursdays, 7.30-9.25pm, elaine.yoga@tiscali.co.uk or 01248430147.
GAERWEN
ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH: Sunday November 13, Eucharist at 9.30am followed by service at the Cenotaph.
HOLYHEAD
ST CYBI’S CHURCH: Sun Nov 13 at 8.30am Eucharist. 10am Remembrance Service. Wed Nov 16 at 10.30am Eucharist. 200 CLUB: October winners, No 72 Ann Parry, No 8 Hugh Owen. ENGLISH METHODIST CHURCH: Meets at St David’s, Morawelon at 11am on Sundays. ELIM PENTECOSTAL CHURCH: Sunday 10.30am. Home groups/Mini Rockers parents and toddlers/Prayer meeting/The Gap (Youth programme). Contact www. elimholyhead.com, tel 01407 238101. SPIRITUALISTS: Holyhead Spiritualists Association - meetings held at Llaingoch Community Centre every Thursday at 7pm. BAPTISTS: Holyhead English Baptist Church, Newry Street (next to the Town Hall). Services each Sunday at 10.30am and 6pm. Sunday School / Junior Church also at 10.30am. Fortnightly Ladies Meeting; Thursdays at 2pm. Children’s Club; alternate Thursdays 4-6pm. Various Bible Studies. Alpha Course on Fridays at 7pm. Contact Rev Clive Alder 01407 764947. QUAKERS: Local Quaker meetings for worship are held at the Ucheldre Centre on the second and fourth Sunday of every month. Contact 01407 763070. For information, visit www.crynwyrcymru.org. uk and www.northwalesquakers.org.uk PHYSICALLY DISABLED: Meets in Kingsland Community Centre, opposite Kingsland Primary School. It invites anyone with a disability to join. On the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 2.30-4.30pm. Transport available. Ring 01407 760326 for details. This happy club has plenty going on such as quizzes, games, talks, demos, trips out for meals, and afternoon tea and a chat. Do get in touch. You will be welcome. A TEAM CHARITY SHOP: in Boston Street are looking for good quality furniture, men’s/ladies clothing, bric-a-brac, bedding, prams and cots. For collection phone Rose on 07872901281 or 07972673853. ROYAL VOLUNTARY SERVICE: Lunch Club at Gwelfor Community centre, Every Monday at 11.45am. Register before attending by phoning Nicola Collins on 01248 661915 PARKINSON’S: Join Holyhead and District Parkinsons Support Group for laughter and chats at Boston Centre Stage, Boston Street: 2pm-4pm; every 3rd Thursday in the month; easy access from nearby car park. Future meetings: November 17, December 15 (Christmas lunch). This small, friendly group provides tea or coffee and cake, as well as information on how to manage your condition. It also ensures a wide range of speakers on a variety of topics. Ring Mary 762627 or Gordon 860700 for more details. LONDON ROAD CENTRE: Under New Mangement. Continues to offer the usual service of Meals On wheels, Room hire, Early Bird Breakfast and friendly Cafe. Why not call in say Hello meet the staff and enjoy a meal, snack or just a Coffee. Project Lydia continues its services in the Centre as does WOW Training. There is so much on offer. Call 760607 for information. AIR TRAINING CORPS: (ATC) Parade times 7pm-9.30pm Mondays and Thursdays at Maeshyfryd Road, Holyhead. Tel 01407 769931, 12 to 18 yrs. Why not come and check it out - welcome. ANGLESEY FOOD BANK: Is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 11am-3pm at the Elim Church, Longford Road. HOLYHEAD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: will be running a coach trip to Chester on Wednesday November 23 leaving Holyhead coach depot at 8am with return departure from Chester at 4pm. To book seats for the trip ring 01407 762720 in the evenings only. Deposits payable for seats booked. A chance to start your Christmas shopping and maybe take in the sights of Chester. We look forward to your support for this charity set up to offer support to those in the area suffering and recovering from Cancer. The group meets at the Penucheldre Centre in Millbank in Holyhead on Wednesdays from 11am till 3.30pm. For more information on the group ring 01407 860794 in the evenings. COMMUNITIES FIRST OUTREACH: Monday 9.15am-2pm Drop in service/CF Offices. GATEWAY: Holyhead Gateway Club meets On Saturdays at Gwelfor Community Centre, between 10am and noon. YOGA: On Tuesdays at 10.30am, yoga class at Holyhead Sports Centre under Roseanne Preston, qualified tutor. For details ring 01407 769517 or 07759105504. FRIENDS OF ALAW WARD/ DAY UNIT: Ysbyty Gwynedd Invite you to an Evening of Carols and Christmas Songs At The Ucheldre Centre, Holyhead. Thursday December 1, at 7.30pm With Holyhead Male Voice Choir. Conductor: Gwilym Lewis. Rhys Meilyr (The Harmonies), Trio Canig, The Magee Brothers, Hannah Dunne. Compere: Al Diamond. Tickets £10 Inc Sherry and Mince Pies. Tickets available: Betty 763868, Margaret 763550, Shirley 762904, Ann. 764962. Or the Ucheldre Centre 763361. All Proceeds in Aid of Alaw Ward / Day Unit, Ysbyty Gwynedd. THEOSOPHY: On Nov 23, Rose Preston gives a talk to the Theosophical Society on The Masters. The Masters are Spiritually Enlightened beings who in past incarnations were ordinary humans, but have undergone a series of Spiritual events called initiations. 2pm at The Harvest Moon. Admission Non Members £4, Members £2.. Free refreshments from 1.30pm. Enquiries - tsholyhead@gmail. com; theosophywales@yahoo.co.uk OXJAM ROCKS: November 11, Doors open at 7.30pm, at Canolfan Ucheldre Centre. Part of the Oxjam Music Festival. Four incredible bands playing: The Glitches, Creature of Habit, Rabo De Toro, Indigo Tree. Tickets are £4 for adults and £3 for 16 and under - they can be bought from The Ucheldre Centre Box office: http://www. ucheldre.org/cont.htm - 01407 763361. All proceeds go directly to Oxfam. CATHOLIC WOMEN`S LEAGUE: Christmas Fair on Saturday November 19 10am-1pm in St Marys Parish Hall Holyhead. Various stalls and a raffle. Refreshments available. Proceeds to parish funds and local charities.
LLANDEGFAN
ST TEGFAN’S CHURCH: Sunday November 13 - Family Service at 9.30am. Remembrance Service at 3pm. Welsh Holy Eucharist at 5pm. The St Tegfan’s Christmas Fair will be held at the Parish Hall on Saturday Dec 3 between 2 and 4pm. TAI CHI & QIGONG: Monday 2.30-3.30pm. Community Hall (top of the village near the childrens play park) Admission £5. Tai Chi combines deep breathing and relaxation with slow and gentle movements.Contact Jeff Cushing 01248 352336 cymrutaichiwales.co.uk YOGA CLASS: Mixed ability also suitable for beginners. Thurs 7.30-9pm. Llandegfan Parish Hall. £6/£5per class as pay as you go (or you can pay as a block booking for 6 weeks, £30/£24). Contact Jeff Cushing 01248 352336 cymrutaichiwales.co.uk
LLANEDWEN
ST EDWEN’S CHURCH: Service in the Candlelit Church every Sunday at 11.15am.
LLANEILIAN
ST EILIAN’S CHURCH: Service next Sunday will be at the usual time of 9.30am.
LLANFACHRAETH
ST MACHRAETH CHURCH: Holy communion service every fourth Sunday of the month at 10am.
LLANFAELOG
SEW-N-SEW: The weekly “SEW-n-SEW” Quilting Group is every Wednesday in the Community Hall 1-4pm. Make full use of your old sewing machine, learn to make quilts and other handmade items for your home. The kettle is always on for a cup of tea so pop in and say hello. ST MAELOG’S CHURCH: Holy Communion every Sunday at 10.30, except 5th Sundays. Midweek Communion in the Gallery at 10am on Wednesdays
LLANFAIR PG
EGLWYS Y SANTES FAIR: Sunday, November 13, Remembrance Sunday, 10am, United Service at Capel Rhos y Gad. Mon, Nov 14, 5.30-6.30pm, Rainbows, Church Hall. Tues, Nov 15, Brownies and Guides, Church Hall. Wed, Nov 16, 10am, Bilingual Communion in Church Hall, followed by refreshments and a chat; 1.30-2.30pm, Mini Moli; 7.30pm, Prayer/Bible Group. TABLE TOP SALE: 11am November 19 at The Toll House - craft, produce, bric-a-brac, refreshments. All welcome. WEEKLY DRAW: The winner of the football clubs weekly draw held on Saturday Nov 5th was Mr Derfel Gilford Llanfairpwll
LLANFFINAN
ST FFINAN’S CHURCH: Sunday November 13, no service this week.
LLANFIHANGEL T BEIRDD
EGLWYS ST MIHANGEL: November 9 PCC, 7pm Church and Community Hall, Moelfre. November 13, no service.
LLANGADWALADR
ST CADWALADR’S CHURCH: Sunday November 13, no service this week.
LLANGAFFO
ST CAFFO’S CHURCH: Sunday November 13, no service this week.
LLANGEFNI
ANGLESEY DOLLS HOUSE AND MINIATURE SOCIETY: Meet on the third Wednesday of the month from 7pm. Projects are made and help given for your own projects. Annual fee £16. Phone: Rose - 01407 830 344 or Jenny – 01407 741047 CILDWRN CHURCH: Sunday Services, (Evangelical), 10am and 6pm. Morning Service simultaneously translated to English. Contact Rev Hywel Davies 01248 723086. MINDFUL YOGA: Classes with Elaine, Wednesdays, 7-8.55pm at Ysgol y Graig. elaine.yoga@tiscali.co.uk or 01248430147. YOGA CLASSES: Yoga with Kath Turner. Thursdays 3-4.30pm and 5.30-7pm at Tre Ysgawen Hall, Capel Coch. www. kathturneryoga.com, email kathryn. turner4@btinternet.com or phone 01248 750029. YOGA FOR BEGINNERS: With Kath Turner. Tuesday 10-11am at Enzone health and Fitness Studio, Parc Cefni, Bodffordd. To book a place contact kathryn.turner4@ btinternet.com www.kathturneryoga.com AGEWELL: The Age Well Hwyliog Mon centre is open in the town hall MondayWednesday and first Friday of the month for the History Group 10am-noon. Open for anyone over the age of 50 and annual membership is £10. Call in for a tea/coffee with biscuits and a chat, information, free internet and find out more about the activities. For details ring 07972537078, email llangefniagewell@ymail.com. Or visit www.agewellhwyliogmon.co.uk/llangefni CLYCHAU’R ENFYS: Hand bell ringers. The team would love to take part if you are arranging a concert, they are always ready to attend a group meeting to demonstrate the art of bell ringing and give a short talk about the history of bell ringing. New members would be made very welcome. For details call the Team Captain on 01248 724976.
ST CYNGAR’S CHURCH SERVICES: Sunday services 8am Bilingual Communion, 9.30am Gwasanaeth Cymraeg, 11am English service. Wed 10am Bilingual Communion followed by tea/coffee in the Church Hall. CEFNI CAMERA CLUB:
Tuesdays at the Church Hall, Llangefni at 7.15pm. Anyone with an interest in photography is welcome to attend or for information email cefnicameraclub@gmail.com. CITIZENS ADVICE:
Bureau open Monday 9.30am-2pm Drop in and appts. Advice line Cymru - Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, 03444772020. You can also access www. Adviceguide.org.uk Communities First Outreach: Thursday 9.15am-2pm Drop in Service/Ebeneser. TAI CHI & QIGONG:
Age Well Class. (For over 50s) Monday 10-11am. Town Hall, Llangefni (on the ground floor in the town hall nr. the clock) Admission £4. Tai Chi combines deep breathing and relaxation with slow and gentle movements. Contact Jeff Cushing 01248 352336 cymrutaichiwales.co.uk.
LLANGRISTIOLUS
ST CRISTOLUS CHURCH: Sunday November 13, Evensong at 2pm followed by service at Cenotaph. TEISEN, TINSEL A THANT: Te prynhawn, cerddoriaeth, a chwmni da. Yn Ysgol Henblas. Dydd Sul, Rhagfyr 4. am 2yp. Tocyn £10, cysylltwch â Anwen 07773198987 neu Sian 07813938998. Er budd apel Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Mon 2017.
LLANNERCHYMEDD
ARMISTICE SUNDAY: United Community Armistice Service, Sunday, November 13 at Eglwys Santes Mair at 10am with Rev Canon GD Loveluck, followed by Service of Remembrance at the cenotaph at 10.57am, as coordinated by Anglesey County Council, Llannerchymedd Community Council and Cenotaph Trustees. LLANNERCHYMEDD STATION COMMUNITY GARDEN: Come along to Stesion Cafe on Sat, November 19 between 2 and 4 to see an exhibition of 50 logos designed by children at Llan school. Vote for the winning design to be used on the sign for the new Community Garden. Bring the children and plant some spring bulbs in containers and find out more about the Community Garden. For more information email gardd.llan@btinternet.com or phone 01248 471017
LLANRHUDDLAD
CHURCH: Services 1st and 3rd Suns of the month at 11am. Ring 01407730501 for details. REMEMBRANCE SERVICE: At the Community Centre, on Sunday, November 13 at 10.30am.
LLANTRISANT
LLANTRISANT CHURCH: Services every second Sunday of the month at 3pm.
MALLTRAETH
CRIST-Y-BRENIN CHURCH: Sunday November 13, no service this week.
MARIANGLAS
ST EUGRAD’S CHURCH: Sunday, November 13, 11.30am. November 9, PCC 7pm Church & Community Hall, Moelfre. BALLROOM/LATIN AMERICAN DANCE CLASS: Children and adult dance classes Friday at the Marian-Glass Community Centre (Hen Ysgol). Children 5-6pm, Private Lesson available 6pm-7pm, Adult Dance Class 7pm-8pm, Practise Session 8pm-9pm, all levels welcome from beginner to advance. A fun way to get fit and meet new friends. For more information visit Anglesey Dance Facebook page, e-mailangleseydance@hotmail.com or phone 07867 508734.
MENAI BRIDGE
ST MARY’S CHURCH: Nov 13, Bilingual Remembrance Service at 9.45am. At 2.30pm a play for Remembrance Sunday a Kilted Tommy will be held, written and performed by Simon Waterfield. Bilingual (said) Morning Prayer at 8.30am on Thurs Nov 10 and 17. The St Mary’s Christmas Fair will be held at the Community Centre Menai Bridge on Sat Nov 12. The Cantabile Hand Bell Ringers will perform at 10.30am. Also a competition for the best dressed teddy. Please bring contributions for the stalls to the Community Centre between 9 and 10am on the morning. Mothers’ Union service 2pm on Friday Nov 18 will be for Banner Decoration and Filling of Pockets. Venue to be arranged (possibly Penrhyndeudraeth) and the Wave of Prayer will be on Monday Nov 21. A Pilgrim Service for Healing and Wholeness will be held at St Tysilio’s Church at noon on Sat Nov 26. Guided walk led by Nigel Brown around Church Island at 2pm on Sunday Dec 4. Mulled wine to follow. LUNCH CLUB: The Royal Voluntary Service plans to set up a lunch club at the Liverpool Arms, on alternate Mondays. It will cost £6 for two courses. Those interested in attending should register by contacting Nicola on 07436 564459, or 01248 661915. HERITAGE TRUST: The AGM of the Menai Bridge Community Heritage Trust will be held on Saturday, November 12 at Canolfan Thomas Telford Centre at 5.30pm for 6pm. A warm welcome is extended to all. Tel: 01248 715046. www.menaibridges.co.uk, info@menaiheritage.org.uk CAMERA: Beaumaris and Menai BridgeCamera Club will meet at 7.30pm on Friday November 11 with a Monochrome masterclass given by Tom Dodd. The Club meets in the hall of St. Anne’s Catholic Church, in Dale Street, Menai Bridge. for more information about the club see: http:// bmbcc.cffgc.co.uk/
MOELFRE
ST GALLGO’S CHURCH: Sunday, November 13, 8.30am Holy Communion, 10yb Boreol Weddi. November 9, PCC 7pm at Church & Community Hall.
MYNYDD LLANDYGAI
MYNYDD LLANDYGAI DRAMA: (MAD) Is re-forming. Enthusiastic new actors/ actresses are required. No experience necessary, and any age welcome. Join in with a friendly group to have some fun and see what it is doing. Contact Pat at Mynydd Llandegai 01248 601508 or Einir (Welsh) 01248 601 353.
NEWBOROUGH
EGLWYS BACH COMMUNITY HALL: ART AND LEISURE TRAIL: Photos of interesting places in your area, see below, will now form part of this project. Email no more than 5 digital photos and include your name and address, to janephillips5882@ googlemail.com for inclusion in Art installations within Bro Aberffraw area. Art Workshops involve residents from Aberffraw, Bethel, Dwyran, Hermon, Llangadwaladr, Llangaffo, Llangristiolus, Malltraeth, Newborough, Soar and hamlets in between. This week’s workshop is this evening Wednesday November 9 at Bodorgan School, 6-8pm. Next week’s is at Yr Hen Fecws 6-8pm on Thursday November 17 and the last one is on Thursday, November 24 at Neuadd Henoed in Llangristiolus 6-8pm. No experience necessary. All tuition, materials, equipment and refreshments free. Funded by “14 Community”, administered by Community Foundation in Wales. Ring Jane on 01407 840519 or Chris on 01248 440467 for more information. Come along and have fun! MEMORY CAFE: Come along on Wednesday, November 16 to the Memory Cafe support group for people living with Dementia. Enjoy ‘panad and cake’ in a friendly environment, join in with activities (families and Carers all welcome). Every 3rd Wednesday in the month (2-4pm) at Eglwys Bach Community Hall, Newborough. Ring 01248440328 for more details. CUPPA AND CHAT/PANAD A SGWRS: On Fridays between 10.30am-noon to meet friends old and new over tea/coffee and homemade cake? Book and magazine exchange, free raffle.Proceeds from November 18 will go towards “Children in Need”. Make a special visit on Friday November 25 when there will be Christmas Stalls. To find out more ring 01248 440328. PLAY CIRCLE/CHWARAE CYLCH: Soft play sessions Thursdays 9.30-11.30am for babies/toddlers. £2 to include drink. Ring Andrea 01248 723063 for information. PILATES: Tuesdays 1-2pm . Contact Sue on 07808 347253 for details. KEEP FIT: Sessions are held on Tuesdays 6-7pm. £4. Contact Angharad on 07811 106812 or visit Facebook “Anywhere Personal Training”. NEWBOROUGH WALKING GROUP: The group meets on Thursdays outside Eglwys Bach 10am for a two hour walk, weather permitting, transport provided if the walk is further afield. All levels of fitness catered for. Ring 01248 440391 for more information. BABANOD RHOSYR: Are you a parent/ carer or Registered Childminder of a baby or toddler? If so,visit this friendly group that meets on Mondays and Fridays 1pm-2.30pm in Eglwys Bach Community Hall. If you live locally to Newborough or further away and want a fun and safe environment for your baby or toddler and would like to make new friends too, why don’t you call in and give it a try! 50p each adult and each child. Ring Karen on 01248 440181 for information. PRITCHARD JONES INSTITUTE: Oriel Rhosyr, open to all, Tuesday 10am-2pm. Computer Courses, Thursdays, 1-3.30pm. Library, open Monday 10am-noon, Wednesday 2-5pm. Friday 2-4pm. LLANDDWYN/NEWBOROUGH WI: met at Eglwys Bach on Wednesday November 2. After the traditional fish and chip supper Linda conducted the monthly meeting and AGM. She greeted Sandy, Carol Ann and Chris Appleby on their birthdays and welcomed Sue of Llanfaelog WI as scrutineer. Final arrangements were made for the Liverpool trip on November 26, deposits and menu preferences for the Christmas meal on December 14 were collected and the team were congratulated on their success in the darts tournament. The December 7 meeting will take place at Anita’s candle-making studio. Members are advised to bring a pinafore and tea-tray. There will be plenty of parking including the forecourt of y Ddraig garage, courtesy of the proprietor. At the AGM Ann became Treasurer but other officers remained unchanged due to a lack of volunteers
PENRHOSLLIGWY
ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH: Sunday, November 13, 11.30am Morning Prayer. November 9, PCC, 7pm at Church & Community Hall, Moelfre.
PENTRAETH
YOGA CLASS: Yoga with Kath Turner. Tuesday 7-8.30pm at Ysgol Gymuned Pentraeth. www.kathturneryoga.com or email kathryn.turner4@btinternet.com or phone 01248 750029. ST MARY’S CHURCH: Sunday Services at 11am. Will be: 1st Sunday Morning prayer, 2nd Sunday Holy communion, 3rd Family and young peoples service, 4th Holy communion. EXERCISE: One hourly weekly exercise class which is easy to follow and is a lot of fun. Suitable for men and women. Every Thursday 10.30-11.30am at the Memorial Hall. WHIST: The winners at the weekly whist drive held at the village hall on Friday Nov 4 were, Ladies: 1st Neil Jones, 2nd Ella Price, 3rd Jean Parry. High half: Helen Owen. Gents: 1st Phil Wilkinson, 2nd Alun Hughes, 3rd Gwynfor Parry. High half: Dafydd Owen. Other winner, Glyn Roberts.
RHOSNEIGR
VILLAGE HALL: The 5th Annual Rhosneigr & District Show takes place on Sat Nov 19. Please bring your entries between 9am & 11am on the day. (Please note Literary entries need to be submitted THIS Sat, Nov 12.) There will NOT be a Coffee Morning that day, but the Hall will open to the public at 1.30pm with the Award Ceremony taking place at 3pm: refreshments available throughout the afternoon. At 6pm the same day, Santa will arrive at the Village Hall to turn on Rhosneigr’s Christmas Lights. Santa will welcome children to visit him in his Grotto whilst a Puppeteer/ Magician entertains everyone in the Top Hall: mulled wine, soft drinks & mince pies will be served.
RHOSYBOL
THE BARN NEW LIFE CENTRE: Cae Uchaf, Rhosybol, LL68 9TR. Tel 07789260811. Be comfortable with God’s grace. Join the meeting at 10.30am every Sunday.
TREARDDUR BAY
ST FFRAID’S CHURCH: Sun Nov 13 at 10.45am Morning Prayer. HEAR TO HELP: Free minor repairs to NHS hearing aids, battery supply, re-tubing and advice at the NHS Community Volunteer Service Drop In, third Wednesday each month, 10-11am at the Community Hall. TREARDDUR BAY FC: The winning number in the Trearddur Bay FC three ball lotto for Sunday, November 6, are 2 - 6 - 10. One winner receives £300, Steph Scrivner of Holyhead. Next draw Sunday November 13, at Driftwood Motel -Trearddur Bay at 7pm. Tickets on sale at the Trearddur Bay Hotel, Trearddur Stores, South Stack Hotel Holyhead,Albert Vaults Holyhead and any Player or Committee member. Next jackpot = £150.
TREFDRAETH
ST BEUNO’S CHURCH: Sunday November 13, no service this week.
TREGARTH
DRU YOGA CLASS: Moelyci Farm, Tregarth LL57 4BB. Mons, 7-8.30pm £6. Contact Lynne - 07984360294. Bring mat, water and blanket. All abilities welcome.
VALLEY
ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH: Remembrance Sunday 13th November 13, 11.30am Holy Communion. There will be a short Service of Remembrance in Ynys Wen at 12.45pm. Thursday morning Holy Communion in St Michael’s Centre at 10am followed by Bible Study. Saturday, November 12 there will be a MESSY CHURCH in St Michael’s Church Hall 10.30am till noon. All children of primary school age welcome and must be accompanied by an adult. A morning full of fun with crafts and activities followed by a free buffet lunch. HEAR TO HELP: Free minor repairs to NHS hearing aids, battery supply, re-tubing and advice at the NHS Volunteer Community Service drop-in, second Monday of each month, noon-2pm at the Valley Hotel. CAFE COFIO: New service by the Carers Trust for carers and those they care for, to have tea/coffee in a relaxed atmosphere and learn more about services for people with memory problems, as well as taking part in various activities. Sessions at: Valley Hotel, Thursdays, 1-3pm. For information ring 01492 542212.
GENERAL
SUNDAY MASS: Anglesey Centre of Mission Catholic Church Sunday Mass Times: St Anne’s RC Church, Dale Street, Menai Bridge: Saturday, 5.45pm, vigil mass; Our Lady Queen of Martyrs RC Church, Rating Row, Beaumaris: Sunday, 9am; St Joseph’s RC Church, Lon Penmynydd, Llangefni: Sunday, 11am; Fr Joe Daly OMI 01248 810318. St Mary Help of Christians RC Church, Longford Rd Holyhead: Saturday, 6pm, vigil mass; Sunday, 11am; St Therese RC Church, Maelog Rd, Rhosneigr: Sunday, 9am; Fr Frank Murray OMI 01407 762457. St David’s RC Church, Athol St, Cemaes Bay: Saturday, 6pm, vigil mass; Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church, Beach Road, Benllech: Sunday, 9am; Our Lady Star of the Sea RC Church, Bull Bay Rd, Amlwch: Sunday, 11am; 01407 830361. For details, contact Stephen J Smith on 01407 763332 or email stevej.smith@btconnect.com or Pauline Thomas, on 01248 717331 or email paulinepasassoc@btinternet.com. PARKINSON’S: Arfon & Môn Branch Parkinsons UK Cymru. Dr Gareth Ffowc Roberts gave a talk on persons of repute in the field of mathematics, several of whom had a close connection with Wales. Members of Holyhead and Llandudno groups have been invited to meeting at 2pm on Friday November 25 at Rhosygad chapel Vestry, when “Clychau’r Enfys” handbell ringers will be entertaining.