3 PAGES OF COMMUNITY NEWS FOR BANGOR & ANGLESEY:

AMLWCH

SCOUT GROUP: Coffee mornings every Fri (staffing levels permitting) at the Scout and Guide Hall, Bull Bay Rd, between 10.30am-1pm. All funds in aid of 1st Amlwch Scout Group.

AMLWCH HELP: Healthy Eating Loses Pounds weightloss group meet every Wed 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 St. 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 Mon, Tues, Fri and Sat, 10am-3pm to accept quality donations, at Unit 6, Site 9, Llwyn Onn Industrial Estate. 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 - Mon to Fri 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 various activities. Sessions at Dinorben Hotel, Weds, 2-4pm. For info 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 infor visit Anglesey Dance Facebook page, e-mailangleseydance@ hotmail.com or phone 07867 508734.

AGE WELL: On Mons, gentle exercise and sing a long choir and on Tues walking, art and whist, Weds music, craft, history and line dancing and on Thurs, music, jewellery, games, tai chi, cornel Cymraeg and cheerleading. You are welcome to join in with the fun or just a cuppa and chat.Ring Eileen 01407 831862 now!

CAE NEWYDD: Rhosgoch: nr. Amlwch, will be open for this Anniversary Weekend on Saturday May 27, Sunday May 28 and Bank Holiday Monday 29 May from 11 - 4, Admission £4, child free and light refreshments available. Tel: 01407 831354. ngs.org.uk for more details.

BANGOR

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

ST JOHN’S METHODIST CHURCH: High St. 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. Mon: 8am Eucharist, noon Cathedral Prayer Group, 6.30pm University Anglican Society Service. Tues: 8am Morning Prayer, 10.30am Eucharist, 5.30pm Choral Evensong. Wed: 8am Morning Prayer, 10.30am Eucharist. Thurs: 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.

QUAKER MEETINGS: Sundays, 10.30am; Tuesdays, 1-1.30pm at the Friends Meeting House, Dean St. 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 St. 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: Established in 1947 and affiliated to the Greater World Spiritual Centre, London. Services at 7pm every Thurs 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 2nd Wed 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.

WEIGHTWATCHERS: Classes at Penrhosgarnedd Community Centre on Mondays at 5.30pm.

HIRAEL CLUB: Cash bingo every Tues. 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 Rd 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 3rd Mon 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 Rd, (off College Rd) 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 from 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 Rd). 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 Rd (Opp 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. 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 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.

STRICTLY BALLROOM AND LATIN AMERICAN: Penrallt Centre, Holyhead Rd, (by Morrisons) Tuesday 7pm-8pm. All levels welcome from beginner to advanced. A fun way to get fit and meet new friends. Also looking to start a children’s class should there be sufficient interest. For more information visit Anglesey Dance Facebook page, e-mail angleseydance@hotmail.com or mobile 07867 508734. Fully qualified teachers with the Allied Dancing Association, Liverpool and holder of the DBS certificate. Can also offer Private Lessons and Wedding Dance tuition.

NHS RETIREMENT: The NHS Retirement Fellowship next meet at Talgai Hall on May 30 at 2pm.The speaker will be John Shorney about the Air Ambulance. The coach trip to Ellesmere Boat Museum and Cheshire Oaks will be on June 27, Thanks to all who attended the AGM.

TREBORTH: As part of the North Wales Festival of Gardens, Treborth Botanic Garden will hold a spring plant sale and open day on Saturday May 27, from 10am-4pm. There will also be home-made cakes, preserves and unique gift cards to

buy. We will be giving guided walks of the glasshouses, garden, woodland and arboretum throughout the afternoon and serving delicious hot and cold refreshments all day. Do bring the children along as well - Wild Elements will be organising lawn games, garden bingo and natural crafts throughout the day. There is parking onsite, but we encourage car sharing and the use of public transport.

MAES G WALKING CLUB: There will be two different walking clubs; one will be for health and wellbeing, while the other will be for walkers pushing a pram. The Walking for Health group will start their walk from Ty Cegin at 11am, and will end up at MaesG Pop Up Café for a healthy lunch free of charge! The second group, Walkers pushing a pram, will start at 1pm, and will start and end their walk at Café MaesG for a cup of tea and a healthy snack, free of charge. For further information, please contact Eiriona: 07881848292.

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

TEA DANCE: Last Sunday of every month at the Bulkeley Hotel at 2.30pm to raise money for Ovarian Cancer Research at Ysbyty Gwynedd. Admission £2.50. Contact the hotel or ring 01248 723223.

BEAUMARIS PIONEERS: Walking group meets every Wed 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, 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 PLEASURE: meets in the Iorwerth Rowlands Centre on Mondays from 10.30am to 11.30am followed by refreshments.

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: The lunch club meets at the Beaumaris Leisure Centre every Tuesday. Register before attending by phoning Nicola Collins on 01248 661915.

BRIDGE: Beaumaris Duplicate Bridge Club holds two sessions a week at the David Hughes Centre. Mondays at 9.20am, Gentle Duplicate session and Thursdays at 6.50pm, Standard Duplicate catering for the average club player. More details from Bob or Gay Young on 01248 810057 or the website: beaumarisduplicatebridgeclub.org.uk. Also an opportunity to play “Chicago” Bridge with the Castle Bridge Club on Mondays, 6.50pm in the Bulkeley Hotel, Castle St. Details from Rob Hughes 0n 01248 810970.

BENLLECH

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.