PENRHOSLLIGWY your community
YOGA: Mindful Yoga with Elaine on Wednesday mornings at 10-11.55am at the Chapel Rooms off Chapel Street. All abilities welcome. Details www.yoganorthwales.co. uk email is elaine.yoga@tiscali.co.uk and phone 01248430147 MENAI BRIDGE BAND PORTHAETHWY: The band rehearses on Mondays and Fridays 7-9pm, beginners and intermediates meeting on Thursdays 6.30-8pm. Whether you’re looking for a new rewarding hobby or want to brush up on your existing musical skills, the band would love to hear from you. Contact Chris Williams at helenatbandporthaethwy@gmail.com for details.
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. Play is from 7pm until approximately 10pm. Contact Catherine Spalding on 01248 362 361.
ANGLESEY SCRABBLE CLUB: Meets every 1st, 3rd and 5th Tues 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.
ZUMBA: Dance-Fitness. Memorial Community Centre, Water St. Mondays 6-7pm. Helen 07751017157
MENAI BRIDGE COMMUNITY HERITAGE
TRUST: The Menai Heritage Centre Museum at Canolfan Thomas Telford Centre (opposite Waitrose) is open from 10am-5pm every Wednesday and Thursday until November 1. Entrance £3, accompanied children (under 16) free.
GWYNEDD ARCHAEOLOGICAL TRUST: In the centenary anniversary of the armistice, Gwynedd Archaeological Trust has been running a First World War Memorials recording project, funded by Cadw, and with the help of volunteers. On Sunday, November 4 (10am-4pm) GAT has a special open day at Menai Bridge memorial hall. You’ll be able to find out more on the project as well as view a photographic exhibition of some of the poignant images captured so far. No need to book a place. Free tea and coffee. The open day will also feature Menai Heritage’s ‘Menai Heritage and World War I’ community project. Supported by the HLF, this project focused on the effect the Great War had on the people of Menai Bridge. There will be two guided walks on the day, visiting the First World War memorial on nearby Church Island. If you’d like to join either of the guided walks you’ll need to book a place, contact Dan Amor Dan.amor@ heneb.co.uk 01248 366970.
CAMERA CLUB: Beaumaris and Menai Bridge Camera Club will meet on Friday October 26 at 7:30pm, with the rescheduled 1st open competition, judged by Phil Chadwick. The Club meets on Friday evenings from September to April in the hall of St Anne’s Catholic Church, Dale Street, Menai Bridge. For more information see the website: https://bmbcc.weebly.com/
STROKE SUPPORT: Had a Stroke? Need some support? Then come to our local Stroke Cafés or Stroke Groups to meet other Stroke survivors, families and carers in a friendly supportive environment at: Victoria Hotel, Menai Bridge. Every 2nd Wednesday per month 12.30-2.30pm. For more information contact Dave Smith 01248 421356 / 07397279897 or e-mail nantygors@ gmail.com
KIDS TAKEOVER: Menai Heritage’s Bridges Exhibition in Menai Bridge will be taken over for a day by a group of children from a local school. On Thursday, October 25, year 5 and 6 students from Ysgol y Borth will be joining the Menai Heritage volunteers to learn how a museum is run and to assist in greeting visitors and showing them the exhibition. Entrance to the museum that day will be free. The activities on the day will include storytelling sessions about shipwrecks, particularly the Royal Charter. The Takeover Day falls on the 159th anniversary of this famous shipwreck off the coast of Moelfre.
POPPY APPEAL: Could you spare a few hours to help collect from Sunday, October 28 to Saturday, November 10? Volunteers needed to help at either Waitrose, Menai Bridge or the Co-op, Llanfairpwll. Collectors are only asked to do 2½ hour shifts, seats are provided and you would be given support. If you feel you could help, please ring your Local Poppy Organiser: Doug Hardie on 01248 810994 or 07811 351271 or email: dhardie1@btinternet.com
MENAI BRIDGE CIVIC SOCIETY: The next meeting of Menai Bridge Civic Society is on Thursday, Oct 25 at 7.15pm in the Community Centre in Water Street. The speaker is Sean Taylor, the Director of Zip Wor;ld. and his title is very apt. ‘Going down hill fast’. All welcome. Non members are charged £2. More details in our newsletter www.menaibridgecivicsociety. org.uk GWYNEDD ARCHAEOLOGICAL TRUST: Winter Lecture Series. November 2018 – March 2019 at Thomas Telford Centre. Mona Road, Menai Bridge. Wednesday Evenings, 7:30pm. Charge of £1 to help cover costs. Tea and coffee available afterwards. November 7, Annie Williams. Centenary of Women’s Suffrage: The Bangor Suffragists. heneb.co.uk 01248 366970 dan.amor@heneb.co.uk.
MOELFRE
ST GALLGO’S CHURCH: Sunday, October 28, 8.30am, Holy Communion, 10am Cymun Bendigaid. ANGLESEY ARCHERY AND AIRSOFT: Book a taster sesson, ry a new sport in 2018. 07757209118 ANGLESEY MARINE ARCHAEOLOGY: And Shipwreck Club. A day of Maritime lectures on October 27, including: Chris Holden about the Holyhead ferry Leinster, torpedoed off Dublin in 1918; Dave Mills on “Dark” Class Patrol Boats: Twm Elias about smuggling in Anglesey, and Chris Allan about the submarien HMS Thetis. For more information call 07535 849092 and leave a message, text. Programme subject to change. DRAMATIC MONOLOGUE: Based on the sermon given by Rev Stephen Roose Hughes, Rector of St Gallgo’s Church following the “Royal Charter” Tragedy in 1859. Arranged by Anglesey Marine Archaeology & Shipwreck Club. Proceeds to Moelfre Church & Community Hall. On the actual 159th anniversary of the shipwreck, October 26 at 7pm in Moelfre Church And Community Hall. Tickets £2.50 each. Ring 07535 849 092, leave name & number and how many tickets required.
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 EVENTS:
NEWBOROUGH CINEMA CLUB: The Cinema Club runs on 2nd and 4th Wednesdays each month, doors open 6.30pm, film showing at the new time of 7pm. Free membership of the club is open to all in Newborough and district with a donation of £3 for each showing including light refreshment. To find out titles of forthcoming films look on Eglwys Bach noticeboard or ring 01248 440896.
UKULELE/BANJO LESSONS: Mondays 1.15-4pm. Newcomers very welcome to this friendly group. £3 per session to include tuition and refreshments. Free loan of ukulele for one month’s trial. For more details ring 07800 664069 or email: straitsukulelegroup@hotmail.com CUPPA AND CHAT/PANAD A SGWRS: Fridays at Eglwys Bach 10.30am-noon to meet friends old and new over tea/coffee and homemade cake. Book and magazine exchange, free raffle. Ring 01248 440328 to find out more.
WELSH CLOG DANCING: This learner class Thursdays 5.30-6.30pm for men, women and children (children under 8 years to be accompanied by responsible adult). £2.50 per session. For more information, contact Ava on 07974 745047.
KEEP FIT: sessions with Personal Trainer, Angharad, include stretching, some yoga and relaxation for all ages and levels of ability. 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. PILATES: Tuesdays 1-2pm. Ring Sue on 07808347253 for details. MEMORY LANE CLUB: ‘friendship’ group – supporting people with Dementia and memory loss - also welcoming those who feel isolated due to other difficulties. Come and take part in activities that help your memory and enjoy ‘panad’ and homemade cake in warm and friendly surroundings. We meet every 3rd. Wednesday in the month (2pm-4pm) at Eglwys Bach Community Hall, Newborough. All welcome/Croeso i bawb tel: 01248. 440328 for details. 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. YOGA: Mindful Yoga with Elaine on Thursday evenings 7.309.25 in the Pritchard Jones institute. All abilities welcome. Details www.yoganorthwales.co.uk email is elaine.yoga@tiscali.co.uk and phone 01248430147 ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH: Sunday, October 28, 11.30am Holy Communion.
PENTRAETH
YOGA CLASS: Yoga with Kath Turner. Tuesday 7-8.30pm at Ysgol Gymuned Pentraeth. www.kathturneryga.com or email kathryn.turner4@btinternet.com or phone 01248 750029. ST MARY’S CHURCH: Sunday Services at 11am: 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 Oct 19, were Ladies: 1st Betty Smith, 2nd Jean Parry, 3rd Ella Price. High half: Elizabeth Pritchard. Gents: 1st Phil Wilkinson, 2nd Glyn Roberts, 3rd Alun Hughes. High half: Carl Marshall. other winner Neil Jones.
PENYSARN
CAPEL CARMEL (B): Cynhelir oedfa Diolchgarwch nos Fercher, Hydref 24 am 6.30yh. Pregethwr gwadd, y Canon Idris Thomas, Deiniolen. Croeso cynnes i bawb.
RHOSCOLYN
CLWB CABAN: has vacancies for children aged from two and a half. It provides high quality day care that enhances the development, care and education of children in a safe and stimulating environment. for further information phone 01407 860413.
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. CYNGOR CYMUNED: Manylion cyswllt clerc newydd Cyngor Cymuned Rhosybol. Mrs Debra Griffiths, Coedlys, Rhosybol- e. byst: cc.rhosybol@yahoo.co.uk neu drwy’r wefan: www.ccrhosybol.co.uk
TALWRN
TALWRN ARCHAEOLOGY GROUP: (TAGGAT) Meets every Monday throughout the winter at 7,30pm at Talwrn Village Hall for talks and slide shows on local history and archaeology. This is supplemented during the summer by excursions to local sites of historic interest. For more information contact, Marianne Jones on 01248 723391. On Monday October 29, Half term.
TREARDDUR BAY
CALLING ALL MEN!: Ever wanted to sing in a choir? Then come and join our friendly non-auditioned choir. The Isle of Anglesey Choral Society are actively recruiting Tenors and Basses. Rehearsals on Thursdays 7pm-9pm in St Ffraid’s Church Hall, Trearddur Bay. If you are interested in joining and require more details, contact Allan or Glenys on 01407 763127 or email IOACS@yahoo.com TREARDDUR BAY FC: Winning numbers in the Trearddur BAy FC three ball lotto for Sunday October 21, were 8, 18, 20. There was no winner. Next draw Sunday, October 28 at The Driftwood, Trearddur Bay 7pm. Tickets on sale at Trearddur Stores, The Driftwood, The Albert Vaults Holyhead, Flaming Grill (Stermat), and any Committee member. Next jackpot = £900.
TREFDRAETH
ST BUENO’S CHURCH: 4th Sunday Joint Bilingual Eucharist service with Llangadwaladr at 11.15am. 3rd Sunday is a Bilingual Eucharist service at 10am.
TREGARTH
DRU YOGA CLASS: Moelyci Farm, Tregarth LL57 4BB. Mons, 7-8.30pm £6. ContactLynne - 07984 360294. Bring mat, water and blanket. All abilities welcome.
VALLEY
ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH: Sunday, November 4, 11-15am All Souls Service anyone who would like the name of a dearly departed loved one included in the prayers, please append their names to the list in the Church porch. Thursday, November 8 to celebrate the licensing of Llew Mules Jones and his arrival to the Bro Cwyfan Ministry Area, there will be a Fish ans Chip Supper at Cartio Mon commencing at 6.30pm. The cost of the supper will be £8 per person. There will be a raffle.
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. VALLEY NEEDLECRAFT CLUB: are a friendly group of ladies who meet on Thursday 2-4pm in St Michael’s Church Hall, Pendyffryn, Valley. They do all types of needlecraft from cross stitch to knitting. Beginners and experienced sewers welcome. For more info. Phone Jenny 01407 741 047
Y FELINHELI
MEMORIAL HALL: Lots of activities including: Short Mat Bowling: Mon and Thurs at 1 (01286 673950); Badminton: Mon night; Youth Club: Tues (7–9pm) Keep Fit: Weds and Fri 7-7.30pm (07443572998); Brownies a Guides. contact the Caretaker 01248 67144332. COMMUNITY COUNCIL: Chair – Mr Daniel ll. Williams. All enquiries via The Clerk Heather Jones 07867982518 clercfelinheli@aol.com GUIDING: Rainbow, Brownie and Guide units, vacancies for teenaged and adult volunteers. Contact Lesley Roberts 07583786487 lesley.d.roberts@btinternet.com SHORT MAT BOWLING: Felinheli Short Mat Bowling Club in the Community Hall. Coaching and equipment is available. Meet on Mon and Thurs at 1pm. For more information ring 01286 673950. KEEP FIT: In the Memorial Hall with USWEAT (Ffion Roberts). Every Wed and Fri, 7-7.30pm. Details from Ffion on 07443572998. YOUTH CLUB: now open every Tuesday night 7pm-9pm at the memorial hall. Welcome to boys and girls school years 8 and over. Various activities and sessions available. RVS: Royal Voluntary Service Volunteering are looking for new volunteers to join our team and help us with our Community Transport, Good Neighbours and Positive Steps services in Gwynedd and Ynys Mon. If you have a few spare hours a week and would like to make a difference in someone’s life we would like to hear from you Contact Gwenda Hughes on 01248 661915 or Gwenda.hughes@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk LLANFAIR IS GAER: Tachwedd 4, Holy Communion 3pm.
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. Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church, Beach Rd, 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, administrator to the Anglesey Centre of Mission on 01407 763332 or email stevej. smith@btconnect.com or Pauline Thomas, pastoral associate, on 01248 717331 or email paulinepasassoc@btinternet.com.