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ABERFFRAW

ST BEUNO’S CHURCH: 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer Self Led service at 10am. 2nd and 4th Sundays Eucharist service at 10am. 5th Sunday, Joint Eucharist Service at St Michael’s Gaerwen 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

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.

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).

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: The over 50s club, meets at Amlwch Leisure Centre. Open 10am-3pm Monday-Thursday, with ‘two course’ lunch available each day from noon. All welcome, just ‘drop in’ or call Agewell volunteers Vicky and Kim on 01407 831862 during opening times above. For activities and events, see the webpages (shared with Agewell Llangefni): https:// agewellhwyliogmon.org.uk/

BANGOR

HOPE CHURCH: meets every Sunday at 10.30am i 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 & 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 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.

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

UNDODIAID BANGOR UNITARIANS: Come along, whatever your faith or beliefs. A small friendly group meeting once a month to explore spiritual questions, without dogma, and support each other to live more compassionately. Meet on the second Sunday in the month at 1.30pm in the Friends Meeting House, Dean Street, Bangor. For details phone 07894 553080 or explore the website www.ukunitarians.uk/ Bangor.

BANGOR U3A: Meet 10.30am on Thursdays in Capel Berea Newydd (between Ffordd Penrhos and St David’s Retail Park).For people who are retired from work or parenting. New members welcome.Come early after 9.30am for a chat and stay for the event. Further information from www.bangoru3a.org.uk or u3a.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: 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, 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. 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, find on Facebook or www.cadihamorris.co.uk; email cadihamorris@gmail.com or phone Nicki on 07960 371620 BLOOD CANCER: If you or any of your family of friends are affected by lymphoma, myeloma, leukaemia or any other blood cancer, there is now a support group that meets on the first Thursday of alternate months in Bangor from 7pm-8.30pm at St Davids outpatients department, Ysbyty Gwynedd. As well as meeting others with similar experiences, there will be interesting speakers and informative discussion and the kettle is always on. If you want to know more, call Karen Bonell on 07710 393891 for an informal chat.

PALS SUPPER CLUB: (People Alone Like Socializing) Gwynedd, Anglesey & Conwy. If you’re alone (for whatever reason) over 55 and interested in meeting others in the same situation, for supper once a month. Please join the online group meetup.com/ PALS-supperclub and join for supper, interesting conversation and good company on The second Friday of every month. PALS plan to hold regular monthly supper nights in different towns. This is a bilingual group for single adults aged over 55, living in roughly a 50 mile radius of Bangor, North Wales, to expand their friendships with those who find themselves in similar solo circumstances, to get out and socialize.

FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP: intermediates and above. This weekly meeting is now at The Boat Yard, Garth Road, every Thursday from 7–9pm. No agenda… just come along and chat in French. Contact: jannieu@tiscali.co.uk

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

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.

CROSSROADS: The South Anglesey Friends of Crossroads will be holding a Race Night in the David Hughes Community Centre, Beaumaris on Friday, September 13. Doors open at 7pm, first race 7.30pm. Tickets - £8 to include light refreshments - can be obtained from committee members or by calling Gay Williams on 01248 490 825. Bring your own wine etc. and glasses. This is now an annual event and numbers are restricted, so book early.

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.

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, contact: Marilyn Tel: 01248 853207, or Lindsay Tel: 01286 870353 / Mob: 07854 438013.

BENLLECH 50+: Meet every Thursday in the Benllech Community Hall, from 2pm-4pm. Happy friendly club and welcome new members any time of the year, gentlemen as well as ladies. Talks, outings, luncheon club, games afternoons, bingo. Tea and Chat etc. Thursday, September 5, Prize Bingo, September 12 AGM, Members only.