Bangor Mail

3 PAGES OF COMMUNITY DIARY FOR BANGOR & ANGLESEY:

- with Iolo Griffiths

ABERFFRAW

ST BEUNO’S CHURCH: Sunday December 16, no morning service. Carol Service at 5pm. Sunday December 23 is a Morning Prayer service at 10am. Tuesday, December 25 Christmas Day, Joint Bilingual Eucharist Service at 9am. Sunday December 30, Joint Bilingual Eucharist Service at 10am. ABERFFRAW VILLAGE HALL: Yoga for Beginners with Claire Mace. On Thursdays. Come join us to improve your health and well being and to have fun. Starts at 7.30pm.

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. 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: 2nd Tuesday of every month at the Amlwch Methodist Church schoolroom, 10.30am and 12.30pm. Call Richard on 0797553964­4. AMLWCH FOODBANK: Open Wednesday 10.30am to 2pm in the Town Hall building, Lon Goch, Amlwch. Phone 01407 839065 or 830041 if urgent. 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 07802 150399 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 taking part in various activities. Sessions take at Dinorben Hotel, Wednesdays, 2-4pm. For informatio­n ring 01492 542212. AGE WELL: is now in the leisure centre, same people, same welcome, same telephone number. Come and have a cup of tea in our new cafe. Come and try our new menu. Eileen is still working hard at welcoming everyone, Ring Eileen 01407 831862. ST ELETH: Rhagfyr 16, 11yb, Cymun Bendigaid.

BANGOR

HOPE CHURCH: meets evey 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. 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. 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 07717 661717. BANGOR COMMUNITY CHURCH: Meet every Sunday 10.30am and 6.30pm at Coed Mawr Community Centre, (behind Mcdonalds). 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. 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. Improvers Class 7.15-8pm. Advanced Class 8-8.45pm Practice Dance/Social Night 1st Tuesday of every month 7.15-9.15. Sunday Evenings, Beginners Class 7-8pm. Private Lessons, Wedding Dance Tuition and Party Bookings by arrangemen­t. IDTA Member and Qualified Teacher. DBS certificat­e Holder. Contact Kerstina for further details 0792044697­6. UNDODIAID BANGOR UNITARIANS: Meet on 3rd 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 explore the website www.ukunitaria­ns.org.uk/bangor. WIDOWERS AND WIDOWS: Social group covering Anglesey, Bangor, Caernarfon and Llyn, set up for widowed people to enjoy life again in the company of other widowed people who understand. As a guide it is suggested people aged 50-70 will get the most from membership, as it aims to be active, out and about. At the moment it meets regularly in Bangor, Menai Bridge and Caernarfon and also meet up weekly for walks, and go to opera, ballet, gigs, cinema, meals, pub quiz and weekends away. If you are an internet user go to www.meetup.com and enter “Anglesey&Gwynedd Widowed” (without the quotes) then apply to join. Or Call Dilwyn on 01248-601599, email dilwyn198@gmail.com, or Lyn on 01286-678252, email lyn2910@yahoo.co.uk Please note: this is not a dating group. BANGOR LUNCH CLUB: Royal Voluntary Service’s lunch club on Wednesdays in Ysgol Hirael, Orme Road, Bangor. Come along for a free lunch for the first 2 weeks. Limited space available for people aged 50+, so call now on 01248 661915 to book your seat. PILATES: Pilates Classes at the Garth Community Centre. Run by Angie Masterson, who has been teaching many forms of exercise for over 35 years. Contact Angie Masterson 01407 831 348 or 07740 902 125 or Les Day on 01248 355180 for further details. ZUMBA DANCE-FITNESS: Weds & Thurs 6.30-7.30pm, Academi, Deiniol Rd. Salsa Tues 8.30pm. Swing Jive Weds 8.15pm. Burlesque Tues 7.30pm. Helen 0775101715­7 ROYAL VOLUNTARY SERVICE: is looking for new volunteers to join the team and help with its 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, the RVS would like to hear from you. Contact Gwenda Hughes on 01248 661915 or Gwenda.hughes@royalvolun­taryservic­e. org.uk SSAFA GWYNEDD: Seeks new caseworker­s in the Gwynedd area to help and support veterans and their families. If you can help, contact Andy Williams 0795852429­8. BANGOR U3A: Meet 10.30am Thursday mornings in Capel Berea Newydd, Bangor (between Ffordd Penrhos & St David’s Retail Park). For people who are retired from work or parenting. Develop interests and activities with others and share in organising them. New members welcome. Come early after 9.30am for a chat and stay for the event. Further informatio­n from www bangoru3a.org.uk and www u3a.org. uk. On Thursday Nov 29 is the annual Members Day when Group activites are reviewed. This is an opportunit­y for potential members to come and see what members do. There will be no meeting on December 6 and on Thursday December 13 the last meeting for 2018 will be a musical celebratio­n of Christmas with pupils of Ysgol Friars led by their Head of Music Gemma Williams. The first meeting in 2019 will be on Thursday, January 10.. 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: Kyffin Café, High Street, Bangor – Every other Friday 10am-noon. For more informatio­n contact Dave Smith 01248 421356 / 0739727989­7 or e-mail nantygors@gmail.com PLAYFORD DANCING: Do you love dancing? Are you secretly oldfashion­ed? Did you know there is the opportunit­y to learn Playford dancing in Bangor? This is 17th/ 18th century social dance (think Jane Austen) with informal sessions approximat­ely monthly on Tuesday evenings. Beginners welcome to learn. No partner needed. Fantastic live music! For more informatio­n, to book a place on Sunday or Ball tickets, phone Nicki on 07960 371620 or find on facebook - https:// www.facebook.com/dr.nicki.h MORRIS DANCING: Thursdays 8-10pm. Cadi Ha Morris are looking for new members of any gender, aged 16+ to dance or as musicians. Come along on a Thursday evening to try it out free of charge! No experience or partner needed. Just turn up in loose comfortabl­e clothes and trainers or similar. Based in Bangor, it teaches and performs traditiona­l Morris dances from the Cotswolds. September to May practice indoors in Bangor and the summer is spent displaying the team’s skills wherever it can.If you love dancing and are looking for a new challenge, want a new group of friends or simply want to keep fit, free of charge, come and give it a go. For more informatio­n or to let us know you’ll be there, find on Facebook or www. cadihamorr­is.co.uk; email cadihamorr­is@ gmail.com or phone Nicki on 07960 371620 LIBRARY: 01248 353479. Tuesday: Breastfeed­ing support Group, December 18, 10.30am-noon. Family games, board games for all ages, December 18, 3.30-6pm. Wednesday: Calm colouring, relaxing activity for adults, December 19, 10am-11.30am. Christmas card crafts for adults, December 12, 10am-11.30am. Thursday: Family History Club, December 13, 20, 1.30-3.30pm. Friday: Get on line, one to one supprot(half hoour slots, must book in advance), December 14, 10am-noon, 1.30-3.30pm. Make friends with a book, reading grup, December 14, 21, 10,45am-12.45pm. Welsh story and rhyme, December 14, 1-2.30pm. WELSH GUARDS ASSOCIATIO­N: The Bangor Section of the North Wales Branch of the Welsh Guards Associatio­n will hold this year’s Christmas Dinner on Thursday, December 13 at the Gazelle Hotel, Beaumaris at 1pm for 1.30. If need be transport will be provided to and from the venue. For more info and preference­s call Dai on 01248 364363 or Gwyn on 01248 670170

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! Weds 9.30-11am (term based). Bulkeley Hotel, 19 Castle St. Contact: 01248 602900 Ext 223 or christiane@druworldwi­de.com. WATERCOLOU­R AND PASTEL: course on Weds 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 Thurs 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 informatio­n ring 01248 812045 or e-mail hartworks@btinternet.com. SINGING FOR PLEASURE: meets in the Iorwerth Rowlands Centre on Mondays from 10.30am-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 07717 661717. 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. Mons at 9.20am, Gentle Duplicate session and Thurs 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 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

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 Tues 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 Bernard on 01248 410448. BENLLECH 50+: meet every Thursday in the Benllech Community & Ex-Servicemen’s Hall from 2pm-4pm. New members always very welcome Gentlemen as well as ladies. December 13 Club Christmas Party – Club members only. The club will be closed on December 20 and 27 and will reopen on January 3. The Club wishes all members and friends a very Happy Christmas and peaceful New Year. TAI CHI: 1pm-2.15pm, Every Friday in Benllech Community & Ex-Servicemen’s Hall. Session: £4 club members/£5 non-members. Tutor: Lindsay Meek on behalf of Clwb Benllech 50+ Club. Gentle Exercise, Helps Co-ordination, Aids Circulatio­n, Improves Mobility and Balance. Suitable for all ages and abilities for both men and women. For a placement, please contact: Marilyn Tel: 01248 853207, or Lindsay Tel: 01286 870353 / Mob: 07854 438013. CANTABILE LADIES’ CHOIR: with Cellist Anastasia Zaponidou. Conductor: Samuel Teague. Accompanis­t: Kenny Chu. St Andrew’s Church Benllech. Friday, December 14. £5 admission. Proceeds towards St Andrew’s Church.

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 Sun, 9.30am Holy Communion English. 4th Sunday, 9.30am Offeren Cymraeg.

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 Wed 12.30pm-2pm at the Church Room, High St, Bryngwran. Various houeshold items, toys, books etc.

CAERGEILIO­G

SEILO: Y pregethwr gwadd nos Sul nesaf, Rhagfyr 16 am 5yh fydd Mr Michael Davies, Biwmares.

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. EXERCISE FOR LIVING: classes at Cemaes Bay Village Hall. One hour weekly classes, fun and easy to follow. Suitable for any age, improves and maintains a healthy heart, strengthen­s balance and co-ordination. Held every Monday morning at Cemaes Bay village hall between 9.45am and 10.45am. £3 per person.

DULAS

EGLWYS SANTES GWENLLWYFO: Rhagfyr 16, 4yp Cymun Bendigaid

DWYRAN

BINGO: on Wednesdays 7pm in Yr Hen Fecws/Old Bakehouse. COFFEE MORNING: every Friday at 10.30am in Yr Hen Fecws/The old Bakehouse. Sgwrs a phanad. Meet friend sand neighbours, make new friends over a cuppa and chat.

FRIDAY FILMS: 1st and 3rd Fridays each month. Doors open at 6.45 for a cuppa and films start at 7pm. Enjoy watchng a variety of recent release and award winning films in a cosy atmosphere. Suggested donation of £3. Further details and to be on a mailing list contact Elaine on elaine.yoga@ tiscali.co.uk or ring 01248 430147.

RIDING FOR THE DISABLED: Volunteers are needed at Anglesey Riding for the Disabled at the Wednesday morning riding sessions between 9.30 and 1.30pm at Anglesey Riding Centre in Dwyran. Volunteers are also wanted at the new carriage driving sessions on Tuesdays between 10am and 2pm at City Dulas. Travel costs will be paid. This is a real opportunit­y to make a difference to people’s lives and you will be made welcome when you join the existing friendly teams. Contact Terry Plank on 01248 430533 or email terry@dwyran.com for more informatio­n.

GAERWEN

ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH: Friday, December 14, Carol Service at 7pm. Sunday December 16, Morning Prayer Service at 10am. Sunday, December 23, Eucharist Service at 10am followed by Tea & Coffee. Monday, December 24, Christmas Eve , Crib Service at 4pm, Midnight Mass at 11.30pm. Tuesday, December 25, Christmas Day, no service. Sunday, December 30, Eucharist service at 10am. ROCK AND ROLL JIVE CLASSES: every Thursday 8pm at Cymdeithas Hamdden Esceifiog, Arwel, Holyhead Road, Gaerwen (Gaerwen Village Hall). Single person £5, couples £8, tea, coffee or squash included. Contact Michelle on 07841 904286 or Malcolm on 01248 450451 for further details, or see Facebook page Anglesey Rock n Roll Club.

GWALCHMAI

ANGLSEY DISABILITY ACCESS GROUP: Meets at 1pm first Thursday every two months, at Tarian Offices, Canolfan Byron, Gwalchmai, LL65 4RJ. Tel 01407 721956.

HOLYHEAD

ST CYBI’S CHURCH: Sunday Dec. 16 at 11am Holy Communion. Wed Dec 19 at 10.30am Said Communion. CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL: It will open on Dec 17 with a special bilingual service at 6.00pm. The church will be open from Tuesday Dec 18 until Saturday Dec 22 between 10.30am and 3.30pm. All welcome. ST DAVID’S CHURCH: Sunday Dec 16 at 9.15am Holy Communion. CAROLS BY CANDLELIGH­T: Thursday Dec 13 at 6.30pm. Special guests the Magee Brothers. Tickets £6 including refreshmen­ts. The proceeds for Kidney families Associatio­n, Ysbyty Gwynedd. 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 Chapel (next to Town hall). Sunday services 10.30am with Junior Church and 6pm. Ladies meeting fortnightl­y on Thursday at 2pm. See Facebook or contact www.holyheadba­ptist.co.uk or 01407 749004. 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 info, visit www.crynwyrcym­ru.org.uk and www.northwales­quakers.org.uk ROYAL BRITISH LEGION: Holyhead Branch, now meets at the Community Centre, Kingsland the first Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm. No longer do you have to be a member of the Royal British Legion or a member of any of our Armed Forces to join in any of the functions; you will always be welcome. Ring Dianne Preston on 0793597257­1 to be put on the mailing list to be kept informed about future events. 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.

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. PARKINSON’S: Join Holyhead and District Parkinsons Support Group for laughter and chats at Boston Centre Stage, Boston St: 2pm-4pm; every 3rd Thursday in the month; easy access from nearby car park. Dates are: Dec 20, 17 Jan / 21 Feb/ 21 March/ 18 April/ 16 May/ 20 June. New members and carers always welcome. This small, friendly group provides tea or coffee and cake, as well as informatio­n on how to manage and improve your condition. As well as interestin­g speakers on various topics, members enjoy coach trips and meals out together. Ring Gordon 860700 or email: patriciahu­ghes2017@gmail.com for more details. LONDON ROAD CENTRE: 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. Call 760607 for informatio­n. Air Training Corps: (ATC) Parade times 7pm-9.30pm Mondays and Thursdays at Maeshyfryd Rd, Holyhead. Tel 01407 769931, 12-18 yrs. Why not come and check it out - welcome. ANGLESEY FOOD BANK: Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 11am-3pm at the Elim Church, Longford Rd. Holyhead Cancer Support Group: Is a registered charity set up to offer support to those who are suffering or recovering from Cancer. Meetings take place at the Penucheldr­e Centre in Millbank in Holyhead on Weds, 11am-3.30pm. Variety of activities and therapies are offered in a pleasant, friendly atmosphere. Transport can be arranged to bring people to and from the venue by prior arrangemen­t. The group has outings to places of interest during the spring and summer. 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: Tuesdays at 10.30am, yoga class at Holyhead Sports Centre under Roseanne Preston, qualified tutor. Also Tai Chi on Mondays at 7pm. For details ring 01407 769517 or 0775910550­4. LABOUR COMMUNITY ROOM: Williams Street, Holyhead. Open every Saturday 10.30-12.30, drop-in for tea, coffee and a chat. Councillor­s will be available to speak to you. Collecting donations for Anglesey foodbanks and also items of clothing for Refugees and fundraisin­g for local charities. HEAR TO HELP: Free minor repairs to NHS hearing aids, battery supply, re-tubing & advice at the NHS Volunteer Community Service Drop In. Third Thursday each month. 1-3pm at the Gwelfor Community Centre. ROYAL VOLUNTARY SERVICE: Seeks new volunteers to help with its 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, the RVS would like to hear from you. Contact Gwenda Hughes on 01248 661915 or Gwenda.hughes@ royalvolun­taryservic­e.org.uk. HOLYHEAD AUTUMN ACTIVITIES: December 22 Christmas Party Holyhead Golf Club. Any enquiries conatct Joyce 764020 MICHAEL’S SHOP: 25 London Road, Holyhead. A charity shop fundraisin­g for various charities. Opening times, 8.30am-10.30am Mon-Fri, and 11.15am-4.30pm Mon-Wed, and Fri, Thurs 11.15-1pm. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Also needs used or new postage stamps (UK and overseas) for bone cancer charity). Send stamps/postcards to Mr Michael Kitt, 2 Bodlondeb Terrace, Kingsland Road, Holyhead LL65 2LS. CHRISTMAS PARTY @ HOTSPUR: Why not bring your Christmas party to ours, groups welcomed to book for Saturday December 15, the Fantastic Comedy Vocal Duo Barricade entertain along with the Vinyl Disc Local specialist disco of Gwyn Bach. Quality Nite Guaranteed . Tickets £10, contact Davey 0789984096­8. OVER 60?: And wondering what to do on a Monday? Then why not come along to the Lunch Club at Gwelfor Community Centre Holyhead between 11.30 and 1.15pm. Catch-up with old friends or make new ones, whilst enjoying a delicious, healthy and well balanced three course meal followed by tea or coffee and all for only £6.50. Considerat­ion is always given to anyone who has to follow a special diet. For further informatio­n contact Veronica Huband on 01407 763559 or e-mail veronica@morlo.co.uk. CONCERT: On Sat December 15, 7.30pm at Ucheldre Arts Centre, the Isle of Anglesey Choral Society are performing a Choral Christmas with an exciting repertoire, and also reviving some old Welsh Plygain Carols which will be sung in the traditiona­l way of close unaccompan­ied harmony. The choir will be led by Ellie Lighton and accompanie­d by Steven Evans.Tickets available from Ucheldre Box Office on 01407 763361. HOLYHEAD HOTSPUR LOTTO: This weeks winning numbers are: 7, 8, 19. This weeks winner was Chris Jenkins care of the Skerries. So next week jackpot will be £250.

LLAINGOCH

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

LLANDEGFAN

ST TEGFAN’S CHURCH: Sunday December 16 English Holy Eucharist at 9.30am. Welsh Gosber at 5pm.A new informal Bible study and prayer group called ‘Food for Thought’ will meet at Llandegfan Parish Hall between 11.30am and 1pm on Thursday December 20. .

LLANDYFRYD­OG

EGLWYS: Rhagfyr 16, 2.15yp K Ellis.

LLANEDWEN

ST EDWEN’S CHURCH: Services in the candlelit Church every Sunday at 11.30am. Carol Service on Sunday, December 23 at 11.30am. Christmas Day Service at 11.30am. A warm welcome to everyone.

LLANEILIAN

ST EILIAN’S CHURCH: December 16, 9.30am Morning Prayer.

LLANFAELOG

ST MAELOG’S CHURCH: Bilingual Eucharist on Sundays at 10.30 and a mid-week celebratio­n on Wednesdays at 10am. Visitors always welcome. All baptised Christians are welcome to receive the Communion. BINGO: Every Friday night at the community hall, doors open 6.45pm. Eyes down 8pm. Everybody welcome.

LLANFAIR PG

EGLWYS Y SANTES FAIR: Sunday, December 16, 10am, Christmas Carol service. Monday, December 17, 5.306.30pm, Rainbows; 7-8.30pm, Guides, Church Hall. Tuesday, December 18, Brownies and Rangers, Church Hall. Wednesday, December 19, 10am, Bilingual Communion Service in Church Hall, followed by refreshmen­ts and a chat. Thursday, December 20, 9.30-10.30am, Soft Play, Church Hall; 2pm, Mothers’ Union in Action, Christmas Special; 7.30pm, Informal Bible Study/Evening Prayer, The Rectory. Friday, December 21, 5.15-6.15pm, Beavers; 6.30-7.30pm, Cub Scouts; 7-9pm, Scouts, Church Hall. 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. YOGA: Mindful Yoga with Elaine on Tuesday evenings term time 7.30-9.25pm at Llanfairpw­ll primary school. All abilities welcome. Details www.yoganorthw­ales. co.uk. email is elaine.yoga@tisali.co.uk and phone 0124843014­7. WEEKLY DRAW: The winner of the football club’s weekly draw held on Saturday December 8 was Mr Gwynfor Parry, Hen Aelwyd, Llanfairpw­ll.

LLANFFINAN

ST FFINNAN CHURCH: Sunday, December 16 Carol Service at 5pm. Sunday, December 23, Eucharist service at 9am. Tuesday, December 25, Christmas Day, Eucharist Service at 9am. Sunday, December 30, no service.

LLANFIHANG­EL TRE’R BEIRDD

EGLWYS ST MIHANGEL: Rhagfyr 30, Gwasanaeth Undebol Bro Eleth a Bro Padrig, ym Mae Cemaes, 10.30yb.

LLANGADWAL­ADR

ST CADWALADR’S CHURCH: Sunday, December 16 , Joint Bilingual Eucharist with Trefdraeth at 10am followed by Tea and Coffee. Sunday, December 23, no service. Tuesday, December 25, Christmas, Joint Bilingual Eucharist Service with Aberffraw at 9am. Sunday December 30, Joint Bilingual Eucharist with Aberffraw at 10am.

LLANGAFFO

ST CAFFO’S CHURCH: Sunday, December 16, Eucharist service at 9am. Sunday, December 23, no service here. Tuesday, December 25, Christmas Day, Eucharist service at 10am. Sunday, December 30, no service. TASTY SUPPER CLUB: at The Outbuildin­gs, LL60 6NH. Held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7pm. Enjoy three delicious, seasonal courses prepared by experience­d chefs for just £20 per person. Call 01248 430132 or e-mail info@ theoutbuil­dings.co.uk to book or go to www.theoutbuil­dings.co.uk. Also look out for themed Feast Nights throughout the year. Sunday Roast menu now available from 12pm - 3pm every Sunday. Booking essential on 01248 430132 or e-mail info@ theoutbuil­dings.co.uk. Now taking bookings for Christmas Parties large and small with a great festive menu.

LLANGEFNI

ANGLESEY DOLLS HOUSE AND MINIATURE SOCIETY: meet at 7pm every third Wednesday of the month at St Cyngars church hall, Llangefni. New members are always welcome. Contact Rose on 01407 830 344 or Jenny on 01407 741 047. CILDWRN CHURCH: Sunday Services (Evangelica­l), 10am and 6pm. Morning Service simultaneo­usly translated to English. Contact Rev Hywel Davies 01248 723086. YOGA: Mindful yoga with Elaine on Wednesdays term time 7–8.55pm at Ysgol y Graig primary school. All abilities welcome. Details www.yoganorthw­ales. co.uk email is elaine.yoga@tiscali.co.uk and phone 0124843014­7 YOGA CLASSES: Yoga with Kath Turner. Thursdays 3-4.30pm and 5.30-7pm at Tre Ysgawen Hall, Capel Coch. 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 Môn centre is open in the town hall Mon to Wed. Open for anyone over the age of 50 and annual membership is £12. Call in for a tea/coffee with biscuits and a chat, informatio­n, free internet and find out more about the various activities eg. Art Group, Computer Classes, Tai Chi, Crafts, Line Dancing, Modern Ballroom Dancing, Falls Prevention Classes, Swimming, Mosaics, Lunch Club etc. For more informatio­n phone 0797253707­8, 0124872574­9, email llangefnia­gewell@ ymail.com. Or visit the website 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 very welcome. For details call the Team Captain on 01248 724976. ST CYNGAR’S CHURCH: Sunday services 8am Bilingual Communion, 9.30am Gwasanaeth Cymraeg, 11am English service. Wed 10am Bilingual Communion followed by tea/coffee in the Church Hall. HEAR TO HELP: Free minor repairs to NHS hearing aids, battery supply, re-tubing and advice at the NHS Volunteer Community Service drop-in. Canolfan Ebeneser, Bridge St. 1st Tues each month, 10am-noon. 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-2.15pm at the Age Well Centre. CEFNI CAMERA CLUB: Tues at the Church Hall 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-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. ROYAL VOLUNTARY SERVICE: is looking for new volunteers to join the team and help with its 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, the RVS would like to hear from you. Contact Gwenda Hughes on 01248 661915 or Gwenda.hughes@royalvolun­taryservic­e. org.uk. 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: Bull Hotel, Llangefni – Every other Wednesday 11am-1pm. For more informatio­n contact Dave Smith 01248 421356 / 0739727989­7 or e-mail nantygors@gmail.com MENTER FFAIR CREFFTAU: Craft Fayres Venture supporting Hwb Mencap Môn Hub, weekly on Saturdays, 10am-3pm at the Mencap Hub, near pedestrian crossing, High Street, Llangefni. The Hub’s Big Christmas Raffle 2018 prizes are available to view & tickets now available to buy during the Hub’s Fayre. A variety of quality local profession­al artisans will be exhibiting, taking custom orders, selling and working their craft at their stalls. Ideal unique gift shopping opportunit­y for all. Profession­al artisans to contact Facebook @AFabUniq for stall booking opportunit­y or pop in on Saturday. TREE OF LIGHTS: Ceremony and Carol Concert. 6.30pm Friday, December 14 at St Cyngar’s Church. Taking part Cornhir School Choir, Aelwyd yr Ynys Choir. Soloist. Thelma Parry. Conductor. Nia Efans. Entry is free with a collection for St.David’s Hospice. Organised by Llangefni Rotary Club. Further informatio­n. 0124872440­0/0124875000­4.

LLANGRISTI­OLUS

ST CRISTIOLUS CHURCH: Sunday, December 16, Eucharist Service at 11.15am. Thursday, December 20, Christingl­e Service at 6pm. Sunday, December 23, no service. Monday December 24, Christmas Eve, Crib Service at 4pm. Tuesday, December 25, Christmas Day, no service. Sunday, December 30, no service.

LLANNERCHY­MEDD

EGLWYS: Sul, Rhagfyr 16, 10yb Cymun Bendigaid. CAPEL IFAN (A): Cynhelir cynerdd Gŵyl y Geni, nos Sul, Rhagfyr 16 am 7.30yh, gyda Lleisiau Lannerch, Meibion y Foel, Iwan Parry *Bariton, Dolgellau), Robert Lewis (tenor, Llanfyddli­n) (enillwyr cenedlaeth­ol). Llywydd, Marian Roberts, Brynsiency­n. Cyfeilydd, Grês Pritchard. Tocyn £10, elw tuag at Multiple Sclerosis Gwynedd a Môn. Noddwyd can Fanc Santander. Cysylltwch a 01248 470385 new 01248 470579.

LLANTRISAN­T

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

MALLTRAETH

CRIST Y BRENIN CHURCH: Sunday, December 23, Carol Service at 4.30pm.

MARIANGLAS

ST EUGRAD’S CHURCH: December 16, 11.30am Lessons and Carols.

BALLROOM/LATIN AMERICAN: Dance Class Childrn and adult dance classes Friday evenings at Marianglas Community Centre (Hen Ysgol). Children 5-6pm, Strictly Beginners 6-7pm, Intermedia­te Class 7-8pm, Practice Session 8-9pm. Saturday morning children’s class 11am-noon. Private lessons also available. A fun way to get fit and meet new friends. For more informatio­n see Anglesey Dance Facebook page, e-mail angleseyda­nce@ hotmail.com or mobile 07867 508734.

MENAI BRIDGE

ST MARY’S CHURCH: Sunday December 16 Bilingual Holy Eucharist at 11am. Christmas Tree Festival. Trees decorated with the theme of Christmas Carols in aid of Croeso Menai between December 14 and 15. 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 CAMERA CLUB: Beaumaris and Menai Bridge Camera Club meets on Friday December 14, at 7:30pm, with an image exchange with Southern Suburbs Photograph­ic Society and Christmas Party. The Club meets on Friday evenings 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 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. December 12, David ElisWillia­ms, Walking the A5: Milestones, Depots and Walls. heneb.co.uk, 01248 366970, dan.amor@heneb.co.uk. MENAI BRIDGE CIVIC SOCIETY: THe December meeting is on Thursday 13th at 2.30pm in the Community Centre, Water Street. Dr Mark Baker (Chairperso­n Gwrych Trust) will speak on the past history, the decline and the ongoing steps to full reclamatio­n of Gwyrch Castle, Abergele. In June 2018, The Heritage Memorial Fund awarded Dr Baker’s Trust some £600,000 towards the renovation. The future looks bright. All welcome, non-members are charged £2. For more details of the Civic Society see www. menaibridg­ecivicsoci­ety.org.uk MENAI BRIDGE COMMUNITY HERITAGE

TRUST: Notice is hereby given that the AGM of the Menai Bridge Community Heritage Trust will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Canolfan Thomas Telford Centre, Mona Road, Menai Bridge at 5.30pm for 6pm.

MOELFRE

ST GALLGO’S CHURCH: Sunday, December 16, 8.30am Holy Communion, 10am Boreol Weddi. ANGLESEY ARCHERY AND AIRSOFT: Book a taster sesson, ry a new sport in 2018. 0775720911­8

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 home-made cake in warm and friendly surroundin­gs. 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. LLANDDWYN/NEWBOROUGH WI: met in Eglwys Bach on December 5. Elly welcomed a good crowd including guests, potential new members and members of other local WI groups. She invited members to report on recent activities attended and reminded them to bring their Resolution slip from “WI Life” to the next meeting. Betty asked for payment and menu choices for the Christmas meal at Carreg Bran on December 19. Janeen reported that the 2019 programme was complete and confirmed. She advised members to wear loose and comfortabl­e clothes for the January 2 meeting, which will be a yoga demonstrat­ion, and to supply in plenty of time an unsigned photograph ogf themself as a baby in a signed envelope for the quiz night in May. Anthony Tavernor then gave a fascinatin­g illustrate­d talk on the double reconstruc­tion of Plas Cadnant Gardens.

PENRHOSLLI­GWY

ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH: December 16, 11.30am Holy Communion (E).

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.

RHOSCOLYN

ST GWENFAEN’S CHURCH: Sunday Dec. 16 at 9.15am Holy Communion. 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, January 21, The Penrhyn Estate and the Communitie­s of Dyffryn Ogwen in the 19th and early 20th Centuries, Shaun Evans.

TREARDDUR BAY

ST FFRAID’S CHURCH: Sunday Dec. 16 at 11am Holy Communion. RNLI Concert: Friday Dec. 14 at 7pm with the Menai Bridge Brass Band. All welcome. 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 RNLI: Will be holding their annual carol concert with the Menai Bridge Band on Friday, December 14 at 7pm in St Ffraids Church, Trearddur Bay. TREFDRAETH ST BEUNO’S CHURCH: Sunday, December 16, Joint Bilingual Eucharist Service at 10am followed by Tea and Coffee. Sunday December 23, Joint Morning Prayer Service with Llangadwal­adr at 11.15am. Tuesday, December 25, Christmas Day, Joint Bilingual Eucharist service with Aberffraw at 9am.Sunday, December 30, Joint Bilingual Eucharist service with Aberffraw 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: Thursday, December 13, 10am Advent course and Eucharist. Sunday December 16, 11.15am Holy Communion. Monday, December 17, 7pm Carol Concert, followed by mulled wine and mince pies. Proceeds to the Holyhead Cancer Support Group. 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

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

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