3 PAGES OF COMMUNITY NEWS FOR BANGOR & ANGLESEY:

ABERFFRAW

ST BEUNO’S CHURCH: Sunday March 12, Communion 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 BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP: 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. 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 March 1 the members celebrated their fourth birthday with a party and music provided by the Copper Rockers. The newly formed photography group are going on a trip to Llanberis – if you are interested in photography why don’t you join? Mondays 11am–1pm, all abilities and a cup of tea! Come and see. Ask Eileen for details 01407 831862.

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. 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 Offeren / 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 and takes place every Wednesday at 7pm at the Quaker Meeting House, Dean Street. Service will finish at approx 8.30pm with free refreshments and healing shortly later. Admission £2 to include refreshments and towards church funds’. Phone 01407 840531. BANGOR CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALIST CHURCH: Established in 1947 and 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. 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 6.30- 7.30pm. 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. BUDDHISM: Weekly meditation classes at Coleg Menai, Friddoedd Rd, on Tuesdays 7-8.15pm. 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. Admission £5. Tai Chi combines deep breathing and relaxation with slow, 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 science library) Admission £5. Tai Chi combines deep breathing and relaxation with slow 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. BALLROOM AND LATIN AMERICAN DANCE CLASSES: At Canolfan Penrhosgarnedd. Tuesdays. Beginners Class 7.30-8.15pm. Improvers Class 8.30-9.30pm. Sundays, Beginners Class 7pm-7.45pm. Practice Dance 7.45-9pm. Private Lessons by arrangement. Qualified Teacher with the IDTA. Call Kerstina on 07920 446976. BLIND VETERANS UK: supported by Music in Hospitals, is bringing a live music event for National Service and Armed Forces veterans in Bangor, on Wednesday, March 8 from 2-4pm at the Waverley Hotel open to all veterans born before January 1, 1950, not just those with sight loss. Family members and carers also welcome. Veterans will be able to relax with a cup of tea and enjoy a live music performance delivered by Music in Hospitals. This event is made possible by a grant from the Aged Veterans Fund. To register your interest in attending, or for further information, contact Annabel Venn on 0207 6167928 or email annabel.venn@blindveterans.org.uk. UNDODIAID BANGOR UNITARIANS: Meet on the third Sunday of every month at Talgai Hall, behind Llandygai Church, 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 see the website www.ukunitarians.org.uk/bangor. NHS RETIREMENT: The Bangor branch of the NHS Retirement fellowship send their condolences to the families of the Late Elsie Lake and the late Evlyn Humphreys Jones. 36 members and friends enjoyed a St David’s Day meal at the Split Willow Hotel. The next meeting will be at Talgai hall on March 28 at 2pm. The speaker will be John Shorney on the national grid. Prior to this the committee will meet at 12.30pm. The AGM will be on April 25. Ideas wanted for a coach trip in July. BIRD GROUP: The next meeting of Bangor Bird Group is on Wednesday, March 15, when Alan Davies (Bird Watching Trips) will give a talk on “Birding Lapland (Finland and Norway). The meeting will include a short AGM. Meetings start promptly at 7.30pm in the ground floor lecture room of the University’s Brambell Building on Deiniol Road. Cost - £2 to non-members. Membership subscription: £15, concessions £10 & £12. For details ring 01248 714678 WORLD SHIP SOCIETY: The next branch meeting will be on Saturday March 11 at 2pm at the Hirael Club in Ambrose Street off Beach Road in Hirael and will be a presentation by Mr J Cowell on the Liverpool and North Wales Steamship Company which used to run pleasure steamers between Liverpool and North Wales and the Isle of Man in the summer until the early 1960s when it went into liquidation. Meetings are open to all ship enthusiasts in the area and a small charge is made to cover costs. More information on 01745 825824 in the evenings only.

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. All workshops/courses running at the H’Artworks Gallery 6 Church St, in the Forum. For info 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: 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 will be booked at the Riverside restaurant in the town. Menu and prices will be finalised later.The coach will be £6 and you can choose your own lunch. The speaker on March 27 will be Joy Mawby and the subject “Journey to Freedom”. On April 24 the speaker will be Peter Simpson 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. On to June 5 for a lunch outing plus bingo at Caernarfon golf club. Get your names down for the trips. BRIDGE: Beaumaris Duplicate Bridge Club holds two sessions a week at the David Hughes Centre. Mondays at 9.20am is a “Gentle Duplicate” session and Thursdays at 6.50pm is “Standard Duplicate” catering for the average club player. Further details can be obtained from Bob or Gay Young on 01248 810057 or from the website:-beaumarisduplicatebridgeclub. org.uk. There is also an opportunity to play “Chicago” Bridge with the “Castle Bridge Club” on Mondays at 6.50pm in the Bulkeley Hotel, Castle Street, Beaumaris. Details from Rob Hughes 0n 01248 810970.

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.