Bangor Mail

3 PAGES OF COMMUNITY DIARY FOR BANGOR & ANGLESEY:

- with Iolo Griffiths

ABERFFRAW

ST BEUNO’S CHURCH: Sunday February 19, Morning Prayer service at 10am.

AMLWCH

SCOUT GROUP: Coffee mornings every Friday (taffing 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.

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. 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

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.

AGE WELL: On Mondays, gentle exercise and sing a long choir and on Tuesdays walking, art and whist, Wednesdays music, craft, history and line dancing and on Thursdays, music, jewellery, games, tai chi, cornel Cymraeg and cheerleadi­ng. You are warmly invited to join in with the fun or just a cuppa and chat. Ring Eileen 01 407 831862 now!

FRIENDS OF THE INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE TRUST: Following the successful Christmas meal out to the Lastra Farm Hotel, the group had a break in January and are now to resume regular monthly meetings. Meetings are every 4th Thursday of the month and are held in winter in The Dinorben Hotel in Amlwch and in summer at the Sail Loft in Amlwch Port. The next meeting on the 24th February is at the Dinorben Hotel. John Davies will talk on ‘Climate Change’ The meeting starts at 7.15 with the talk scheduled for 8pm. Anyone interested in joining the group welcome or non members can attend just the talk.

HORIZON NUCLEAR POWER: Hold its next Open Surgery on Monday February 20 at Amlwch Town Hall, from 2:30pm to 6:30pm. The monthly Open Surgeries give people a chance to find out more about the Wylfa Newydd Project and offer the opportunit­y to have questions answered by a member of the Horizon team. If you can’t call in to meet the team at Amlwch, visit www.horizonnuc­learpower.com, call the freephone informatio­n line on 0800 954 9516 or email wylfaenqui­ries@horizonnuc­learpower.com.

BANGOR

HOPE CHURCH: meets every Sunday at 10.30am in Ysgol Friars School Hall.

ST JOHN’S METHODIST CHURCH: High Street. Weekly Sunday Service 10.30am

MASS: Our Lady and St James RC Church, upper Bangor: Mass times Sunday 10am and 5pm.

BANGOR CATHEDRAL: Weekly Services. Monday: 8am Eucharist, noon Cathedral Prayer Group, 6.30pm University Anglican Society Service. Tuesday: 8am Morning Prayer, 10.30am Eucharist, 5.30pm Choral Evensong. Wednesday: 8am Morning Prayer, 10.30am Eucharist. Thursday: 8am Morning Prayer, 10.30am Eucharist, 5.30pm Choral Evensong. Sunday: 8.30am Eucharist, 9.30am Boreol Weddi, 11am The Cathedral Eucharist, 3.15pm Choral Evensong. A welcome to all to the services.

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, every Wednesday at 7pm at the Quaker Meeting House, Dean Street. Service will finish at approx 8.30pm with free refreshmen­ts and healing 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. 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.

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.

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 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.

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. 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, 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.

UNDODIAID BANGOR UNITARIANS: Meet on the third Sunday of every month at Talgai Hall, behind Llandygai Church, Llandygai, Bangor LL57 4UH at 11am. All are welcome to this small, friendly group to explore spiritual questions, without dogma, and support each other to live a more compassion­ate life in community with others across North Wales. For details phone 01248 490543 or explore the website www.ukunitaria­ns.org.uk/bangor.

SOROPTIMIS­TS: Bangor Soroptimis­ts had two wonderful guest speakers at their recent meetings. Dr Shaun Russell brought the flora and fauna of the Falkland Islands to life in a presentati­on which revealed the variety and beauty of the plant and animal life he had encountere­d there. Paul Roger spoke on the artistic work of Charles Tunnicliff­e who painted birds and animals from his home at Shorelands on Anglesey. For further informatio­n on Bangor Soroptimis­ts contact the Secretary on vikkijwill­iams@gmail.com

BANGOR LYMPHOMA ASSOCIATIO­N: hosts a support group every quarter in the St David’s Outpatient­s department at Ysbyty Gwynedd. The group is made up of individual­s who are, or have been, affected by lymphoma or any other blood cancer in some way including patients, family members, friends and carers. Next meeting, Thursday March 2 from 7.30pm- 9.30pm. If you would like to attend the meeting, or would like more informatio­n about the group, contact Karen (07710 393891) or the Lymphoma Associatio­n’s Freephone helpline on 0808 808 5555 or check out the closed Facebook group, Lymphoma Associatio­n Support North West.

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. Wed 8-9.30pm at the Iorwerth Rowlands Centre. Gentle yoga for 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, take inspiratio­n from the landscape and learn about the use of colour and wash. 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. All workshops/courses running at the H’Artworks Gallery 6 Church St, in the Forum, a beautiful old Methodist chapel. For informatio­n 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.

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 docome by and say hello. Volunteers meet every Thursday at 6pm for training exercises.

OVER 50S: Has first trip on March 20, to Betws y coed, to set off from the pier at 11am for a leisurely drive of about an hour. Lunch at the Riverside restaurant in the town. Menu and prices will be finalised later. Coach will be £6 and you can choose your own lunch. Speaker on March 27 will be Joy Mawby on “Journey to Freedom”. On April 24 Peter Simpson will talk about the artist Rex Whistler. On May 22 back by popular demand will be Kevin Spice from CAB. He’s very willing to answer questions on energy. June 5, lunch outing plus bingo at the golf club in Caernarfon. Get your name down for the trips.

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.

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. Friends in Harmony are also looking for new members. To join the chorus, just turn up 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+: Every Thursday in the Benllech Community & Ex-Servicemen’s Hall 2pm-4pm. ThursFeb 16 The Role of a First Responder, Andrew Blankley. Refreshmen­ts and Chat. Thursday Feb 23 Prize Bingo. Refreshmen­ts and Chat. New members are welcome any time of the year, £20 per annum, pro rata, which always includes free refreshmen­ts. Games afternoons, films, Bingo, Darts, outings, Play your Cards Right, talks and presentati­ons, Beetle, Gardening afternoons. Come along either to be a member of the club, or just as a non member, a small fee for non members.

ISLE OF ANGLESEY FLOWER CLUB: starts its 2017 Club season on Tuesday, February 21 at 7.15 for 7.30pm in the Community and Ex Servicemen’s Hall, Benllech with the AGM followed by Elaine Thomas and her floral art demonstrat­ion. Learn about forthcomin­g events to celebrate 35 years as a Club on Anglesey and enjoy refreshmen­ts, sales table, book stall and Bring & Buy. 2017 membership £30, visitors £6 per visit.

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.

BODEDERN

EGLWYS ST EDERN CHURCH: Monthly services. 2nd Sunday, 9.30am Holy Communion English. 4th Sunday, 9.30am Offeren Cymraeg.

BODFFORDD

EISTEDDFOD GENEDLAETH­OL YNYS MôN 2017: Yn ystod y misoedd diwethaf mae Pwyllgor Apêl Ardal Bodffordd / Bodwrog / Llandrygar­n / Trefor a Phwyllgor Apêl Ardal Llangefni / Rhosmeirch wedi bod yn brysur iawn yn trefnu gwledd ar eich cyfer. Ar nos Sadwrn, Mawrth 4 cynhelir Cyngerdd Mawreddog yng Nghapel Moreia, Llangefni am 7yh i ddathlu dydd Gŵyl Dewi ac i ddathlu hefyd dyfodiad yr Eisteddfod Genedlaeth­ol i Ynys Môn ym mis Awst. Bydd cyn-enillwyr prif gystadlaet­hau’r Eisteddfod Genedlaeth­ol yn cymryd rhan ac felly mae’n siwr y bydd noson i’w chofio. Mae tocynnau (£10 yr un) ar gael yn Cwpwrdd Cornel ac Awen Menai neu medrwch ffonio Eryl Jones (01248) 723243 / Handel Evans (01248) 750478.

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

BRYNGWRAN CHURCH CHARITY SHOP: is open every Wednesday 12.30pm-2pm at the Church Room, High Street, Bryngwran. Various houeshold items, toys, books etc.

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.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: At Wylfa Reception Centre. Friday, February 10, 7.30pm; Saturday February 11, 2,30pm and 7.30pm; Sunday, February 12, 2.30pm. Tickets available from Adele, 07973 749990. Children £2, adult £4.

NSPCC: Another visit is expected from notable pianist John Hywel, along with The Anglesey Copper Writers and, for the first time in Cemaes Bay, Quattro Voce. The afternoon performanc­e of Music & Poetry will be in the Cemaes Village Hall on Friday March 3 at 2pm. The afternoon’s entertainm­ent will also include Community Singing and a Musical Quiz. Entrance will be £5 which will include light refreshmen­ts. All proceeds will go to the NSPCC. Come and enjoy an afternoon of superb music and entertainm­ent.

DULAS

EGLWYS Y SANTES GWENLLWYFO: Oherwydd gwaith adnewyddu bydd yr eglwys ar gau tan y Pasg. Cynhelir y gwasanaeth­au yng Nghapel Carmel Penysarn am 4yh hyd nes y byddwn yn dychwelyd i’r eglwys.

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 February 19 Eucharist service at 10am. Midweek (Wednesday) Eucharist service in the Cabin at 10.30am followed by tea and coffee.

HOLYHEAD

ST CYBI’S CHURCH: Sun Feb 19 at 10.30am Morning Prayer. 4.00pm Offeren. Wed 22 at 10.30am Eucharist.

ST DAVID’S CHURCH: Sun Feb 19 at 9.15am Eucharist.

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

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION: Holyhead Branch, The Royal British Legion now meets at London Road Community Centre, first Wednesday monthly (except August) at 7.30pm. Any new members will be offered a warm welcome.

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 is a happy club with 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 at this happy and friendly club.

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. Dates in 2017: February 16: March 16: April 20: May 18.This small, friendly group will make you very welcome. Provides tea or coffee and cake, as well as informatio­n on how to manage and improve your condition. It also ensures a wide range of speakers on a variety of interestin­g 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. Come and check it out.

ANGLESEY FOOD BANK: Is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 11am-3pm at the Elim Church, Longford Road.

HOLYHEAD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: is a registered charity set up to offer support to those who are suffering from Cancer and are recovering from Cancer. Meetings take place at the Penucheldr­e Centre in Millbank on Wednesdays from 11am-3.30pm and a variety of activities and therapies are offered in a pleasant, friendly atmosphere. Transport can be provided in the Holyhead area, to and from meetings. For more infor, ring 01407 860794 in the evenings.

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.

HOLYHEAD FESTIVAL: AGM/Meeting. Help us make it a Special 30th Anniversar­y Festival - Thursday to Sunday, July 27-30. AGM at Holyhead Hotspur Wednesday February 15, 6.30pm. If you would like to get involved you are more than welcome, for any info ring Davey on 0789 984 0968.

FESTIVAL 30TH ANNIVERSAR­Y: As this year will be the 30th Festival, the Holyhead Carnival Committee are trying to trace all the young ladies who were either Festival Princess or Queen over the last 30 years to ask them to join us on the Festival Parade to mark the occassion. For more informatio­n contact Joyce 0140776402­0 or Carnival Chairperso­n Emma Hart 0786167193­3

HOLYHEAD AUTUMN ACTIVITIES: Forth coming Events. May 7 at Holyhead Hotspurs, Autumn Activities present an Evening with Crystal Bawls and suuporting Acts (Straight from Risboro Hotel North Wales leading Drag Artiste) £6pp non members Welcome, May 12 at Holyhead Hotspurs Charity Evening in Memory of Lisa Parry “John & Paul” Tribute £10 pp. May 27 a few seats only left (Sorry members only) Chester Criuser & Dining 4 course Lunch on the Grand Union Canal £31.50 including Coach & free time in Chester.30th June Social Evening in the Conservati­ve Club Entertainm­ent & Buffet. August 24 visit to the Pancake House & Nature Reserve then short trip on the Queen Victoria on Conwy Estuary. Limited places due to access. Contact Joyce 0140776402­0 or Pauline 0140776097­5

ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATIO­N: (Anglesey Branch). 2016 AGM. Will take place at the Holyhead Sailing Club, Newry Beach Road on Friday February 24 and will commence at 7.30pm. All members should make every effort to attend.

HOLYHEAD HOTSPUR: This week’s winning Holyhead Hotspur lotto numbers are. 3, 7, 20. No winner this week so next week’s jackpot will be £500.

LLAINGOCH

BOWLING: Community Bowling takes place every Friday afternoon at Llaingoch Community Hall from 2pm-4pm.

LLANDEGFAN

ST TEGFAN’S CHURCH: Sunday February 19 - English Holy Eucharist at 9.30am. Welsh Gosber at 5pm. An Ash Wednesday Service will be held at St Tegfan’s at 6.30pm on Wednesday March 1.

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

ST MAELOG’S CHURCH: Services continue with bilingual Eucharist on Sundays at 10.30 and a mid-week celebratio­n on Wednesdays at 10am. Visitors are always welcome. All baptised Christians are welcome to receive the Communion.

LLANFAIR PG

EGLWYS Y SANTES FAIR: Sunday, February 19, 10am, Bilingual Morning Prayer service. Wednesday, February 22, 10am. Bilingual Communion Service in Church Hall, followed by refreshmen­ts and a chat; 7.30pm, Prayer/Bible Group.

LLANFFINAN

ST FFINAN’S CHURCH: Sunday February 19, Self Led/Hunan Gynhaliol at 9am.

LLANFIHANG­EL T BEIRDD

EGLWYS ST MIHANGEL: Sundays February 19, 26, no services.

LLANGADWAL­ADR

ST CADWALADR’S CHURCH: Sunday February 19, Joint Bilingual Eucharist service at Trefdraeth at 10am.

LLANGAFFO

ST CAFFO’S CHURCH: Sunday February 19, Eucharist service at 9am.

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.

ST MAELOG’S CHURCH: Services continue with bilingual Eucharist on Sundays at 10.30 and a mid-week celebratio­n on Wednesdays at 10am. Visitors are always welcome. All baptised Christians are welcome to receive the Communion.

LLANFAIR PG

EGLWYS Y SANTES FAIR: Sunday, February 19, 10am, Bilingual Morning Prayer service. Wednesday, February 22, 10am. Bilingual Communion Service in Church Hall, followed by refreshmen­ts and a chat; 7.30pm, Prayer/Bible Group.

QUIZ NIGHT: Every last Thursday of the month in the Sidings Restaurant at James Pringle Weavers. Entry fee £5 which includes sausage and chips. Prize for the winning team and runner up. 7pm start. For more informatio­n call 01248 717171.

LLANFFINAN

ST FFINAN’S CHURCH: Sunday February 19, Self Led/Hunan Gynhaliol at 9am.

LLANFIHANG­EL T BEIRDD

EGLWYS ST MIHANGEL: Sundays February 19, 26, no services.

LLANGADWAL­ADR

ST CADWALADR’S CHURCH: Sunday February 19, Joint Bilingual Eucharist service at Trefdraeth at 10am.

LLANGAFFO

ST CAFFO’S CHURCH: Sunday February 19, Eucharist service at 9am.

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, Llangefni. www.kathturner­yoga.com or e-mail 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 Monday-Wednesday and first Friday of the month for the History Group 10am-noon. It is open for anyone over the age of 50 and annual membership is £10. Why not call in for a tea/coffee with biscuits and a chat, informatio­n, free internet and find out more about the various activities. For informatio­n phone 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. 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.

HEARING LOSS: Do you have a hearing loss? If so why not come along to our drop in centre. Meet new people: Share experience­s and take part in activities: Get advice on products and services to help with your hearing, and guidance on how to get the best out of your hearing aid. Every 4th Tuesday of the month from 1.15pm until 2.15pm at the Age Well Centre.

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.

CAFE COFIO: 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 at Bull Hotel on Tuesdays, 2-4pm.

ROCK AND ROLL JIVE CLASSES: At the Wellman’s Sports and Social club on Thursdays 8pm, learn to dance basic jive with Malcolm and Michelle - for details contact 01248 450451 or Facebook page Anglesey Rock n Roll Club.

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.

INNER WHEEL: On Monday February 6 clun had the first full meeting of the year, a meal and a talk from ‘Dementia Friends’. Hayley Wood began by highlighti­ng stereotypi­cal attitudes to the disease and explained the role of a dementia friend. The talk raised issues that will impinge upon most people’s lives at some point. If you would like more informatio­n on Dementia Friends go to dementiafr­iends.org.uk or phone Alzheimer’s Society Care Line on 0300222585­5. If you are interested in Inner Wheel contact Lesley Davies on 01248 431192 or email chris.davies163@btinternet.com.

EISTEDDFOD GENEDLAETH­OL YNYS MôN 2017: Yn ystod y misoedd diwethaf mae Pwyllgor Apêl Ardal Bodffordd / Bodwrog / Llandrygar­n / Trefor a Phwyllgor Apêl Ardal Llangefni / Rhosmeirch wedi bod yn brysur iawn yn trefnu gwledd ar eich cyfer. Ar nos Sadwrn, Mawrth 4 cynhelir Cyngerdd Mawreddog yng Nghapel Moreia, Llangefni am 7yh i ddathlu dydd Gŵyl Dewi ac i ddathlu hefyd dyfodiad yr Eisteddfod Genedlaeth­ol i Ynys Môn ym mis Awst. Bydd cyn-enillwyr prif gystadlaet­hau’r Eisteddfod Genedlaeth­ol yn cymryd rhan ac felly mae’n siwr y bydd noson i’w chofio. Mae tocynnau (£10 yr un) ar gael yn Cwpwrdd Cornel ac Awen Menai neu medrwch ffonio Eryl Jones (01248) 723243 / Handel Evans (01248) 750478.

LLANGRISTI­OLUS

ST CRISTOLUS CHURCH: Sunday February 19, Eucharist service at at 11.15am.

LLANRHUDDL­AD

CHURCH: Services 1st and 3rd Sundays of th month at 11am. Ring 0140773050­1 for details.

LLANTRISAN­T

LLANTRISAN­T CHURCH: Services every second Sunday of the month at 3pm.

MALLTRAETH

CRIST-Y-BRENIN CHURCH: Sunday 19th, 26th no services.

MARIANGLAS

ST EUGRAD’S CHURCH: Sunday, February 19, Morning Prayer 11.30am.

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: Sunday February 19 - Bilingual Holy Eucharist at 11am. A Bilingual (said) Morning Prayer will be held at 8.30am on Thursday February 16 and 23. A Healing and Wholeness Service will be held at St. Tysilio’s Church at noon on Wednesday February 22. The Mothers’ Union will meet on Monday February 27. The speaker will be Roger Borlace who will talk about ‘Israel’. A Gift Day and Pancakes will be held at St Mary’s on Tuesday February 28 between 1 and 3.30pm. The Women’s World Day of Prayer will be held on Friday March 3. A St David’s Day ‘Frugal Lunch’ will be held after the service on Sunday March 5 at 12.30pm.

MINDFUL YOGA: with Elaine, Tuesdays, 7.30-9.25pm at Ysgol y Borth. Wednesdays, 10am-11.25am at Ysgoldy Capel Mawr. elaine.yoga@tiscali.co.uk or 0124843014­7

ADVICE FOR A HAPPY MIND: A new series of weekly classes will explore how meditation can lead to a happier, more contented way of life. These drop-in classes will be held at the Community House, Water St from 7-8pm. Tel:01492 878778 for informatio­n or go to www.meditateno­rthwales.co.uk

YNYS MON BRIDGE CLUB: invites bridge players to join for evenings of play in a relaxed and friendly club. Meet on Tuesday at The Community Centre in Water St and play is from 7pm until approximat­ely 10pm. Contact Catherine Spalding on 01248 362 361.

ANGLESEY SCRABBLE CLUB: Meets every 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesday of every month at Four Crosses, Menai Bridge. To join, call Mrs Farrar on 01248 362427 or Mrs Murray on 01248 750089.

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.

MENAI BRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL: Were you there? Are you 70 this year. Contact Arvona, arvonahayc­ock@hotmail.co.uk, or Linda, linda_wyn@aol.co.uk, or Dilys on 01286 675264.

MENAI HERITAGE SPRING LECTURES: The spring lecture series begins February 22, with a programme of six afternoon and evening lectures at Thomas Telford Centre, Menai Bridge. Entrance: £2. February 22, 2.30pm, Dr Shaun Russell, Director, Treborth Botanic Garden. Between the Bridges: the landscape history of the South Shore of the Menai Strait. March 1, 7.30pm - Dr Warren Kovach, Windmills of Anglesey. March 8, 2.30pm -Lorna Jenner, Author of the official guide. The North Wales Coast: 80 miles of history. March 15, 7.30pm - Bob Daimond. Historic Engineerin­g Works of North Wales. March 22, 2.30pm - Esther Roberts, Oriel Ynys Môn. Moving Museums: Experience­s from STORIEL and Aspiration­s for Oriel Ynys Môn. March 29, 7.30pm - John Cowell. The Liverpool to Menai Bridge steamers and the growth of tourism

MOELFRE

ST GALLGO’S CHURCH: Sunday, February 19, Morning Prayer 8.30am, Cymun Bendigaid 10yb.

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: MEMORY CAFE: Come along to the support group for people with memory loss and difficulty dealing with everyday activities. Met every 3rd Wednesday in the month (2-4pm) at Eglwys Bach Community Hall, Newborough. Enjoy a ‘panad’ and homemade cake, take part in simple activities in a friendly atmosphere. Next meeting today Wednesday February 15 (2-4pm). For more details ring 01248 440328.

NEWBOROUGH CINEMA CLUB: set to launch in March with regular screenings at Eglwys Bach Community Hall in Newborough. To begin with, two “preview evenings” will take place on February 15 and 22 when full length up to date films will be shown “free of charge” (including light refreshmen­ts). All residents of Newborough and surroundin­g area are invited to attend. Places are limited, Feb 15 already full - to book your place(s) on February 22, ring 01248 440896 asap.

CUPPA AND CHAT/PANAD A SGWRS: Why don’t you drop in on Fridays between 10.30am-noon to meet friends old and new over tea/coffee and homemade cake? Book and magazine exchange, free raffle. To find out more ring 01248 440328.

PLAY CIRCLE/CHWARAE CYLCH: Softplay sessions Thursdays 9.30-11.30am for babies/toddlers. £2 to include drink. Ring Andrea 01248 723063 for informatio­n.

PILATES: Tuesdays 1-2pm. RIng Sue on 0780834725­3 for details.

KEEP FIT: Sessions are held on Tuesdays 6-7pm. £4. Contact Angharad on 0781110681­2 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 to find out more.

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 Andrea on 01248 723063 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.

LEISURE CLUB: Wed Feb 1. Newborough leisure club had a tea party to celebrate St Dwynwen at the Prichard Jones Inst, and were entertaine­d by the group “Mon Heli” . The buffet was organised by Morwenna Owen.. Wed Feb 8, was the monthly meeting, with speaker Sandra Roberts from Age Cymru on “Voice in the Community”, followed by a very lively Question and answer session. St David’s day lunch will be held at Royal Oak Betws y Coed on March 8

PENRHOSLLI­GWY

ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH: Sunday, February 19, Morning Prayer, 11.30am.

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.

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