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ST EUGRAD’S CHURCH: January 19, 11.30am Holy Communion.

MENAI BRIDGE

ST MARY’S CHURCH: Sunday January 19 Bilingual Holy Eucharist at 11am. A concert will be held at St Mary’s on Friday January 17 at 7.30pm in aid of New Life, tickets £7 at the door. The St Mary’s Congregational Meeting will take place on Wednesday January 29 at 7pm.

YOGA: Mindful Yoga with Elaine on Wednesday mornings at 10-11.55am term time at the Chapel Rooms off Chapel Street. All abilities welcome. Details www. yoganorthwales.co.uk email is elaine. yoga@tiscali.co.uk and phone 01248 430147

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

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

CAMERA CLUB: Beaumaris and Menai Bridge Camera Club meets on Friday evenings at 7.30pm in the hall of St Anne’s Catholic Church in Dale Street, Menai Bridge. Membership of the Club is open to all those with an interest in improving their photography. For more information see the Web Site: https://bmbcc.weebly. com/

MOELFRE

ST GALLGO’S CHURCH: January 19, 8.30am Holy Communion, 10am Cymun

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ANGLESEY ARCHERY AND AIRSOFT: Book a taster sesson, try a new sport in 2018. 07757209118.

PROBUS: Moelfre & District Probus Club. The primary aim of the club is to promote good fellowship. Membership is open to all who are retired, semi-retired or approaching retirement who have had some measure of responsibility in any field of worthy endeavour, who are of good character and respected in their communities. Probus meet on the third Tuesday each month (except August) at noon at the Breeze Hill Hotel, Benllech. The normal meeting consists of lunch followed by a talk given by a recommended speaker. The June meeting is normally an outing to a place of interest with a lunch in that locality. The December meeting is replaced by a Christmas Lunch. Guests are always welcomed For further information contact: Peter Day Tel: (01248) 853444 pd@marinexfire.co.uk.

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 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 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 email: newboroughukulelegroup@gmail.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, 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. Friday 6.30 to 7.30pm. £20 for 4 sessions, payable in advance. 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. Christmas Fair at Eglwys Bach, December 7, 11am-3pm. For table phone Carolyn on 01248 440 328.

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 7.30-9.25 in the Pritchard Jones institute. All abilities welcome. Details www.yoganorthwales. co.uk email is elaine.yoga@tiscali.co.uk and phone 01248 430147.

LLANDDWYN/NEWBOROUGH WI: meets on the first Wednesday of each month between 7 and 9pm at Eglwys Bach. For further information contact Elly on 01248 440 410. The speaker on February 5 will be Richard Holt from Melin Llynon, Llanddeusant.

NEWBOROUGH LEISURE CLUB: meets in Eglwys Bach on the second Wednesday of each month from 2-4pm. All 60+ welcome. For further details contact Betty on 01248 440 391. The speaker on February 12 will be Pryderi ap Rihisiart from Menai Science Park on Igniting Ambition.

PENRHOSLLIGWY

ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH: January 19, 11.30am Morning Prayer.

PENTRAETH

YOGA CLASS: Yoga wth 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 on Friday January 10, at the Village Hall were Ladies: 1st Ella Price, 2nd Neil Jones, 3rd Rhiannon Lewis. High half: Betty Smith. Gents: 1st Phil Wilkinson, 2nd Ron Redmayne, 3rd Alun Hughes. High half: Glyn Roberts.

RHOSCOLYN

ST GWENFAEN’S CHURCH: Services are held at 9.15am. at the Church Hall while building work is carried out on the steps and path of the church.

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. Fee for full membership £20. Fee per session £2. For more information contact, Marianne Jones on 01248 723391. January 20, Group Meeting, World War II memories and tales. January 27, How to steal the Eiffel Tower, Tim Holmes. February 3, Development of Metalworking and Mining in Prehistoric Times, Frances Lynch Llewellyn. February 10, Walking the A5, David Ellis-Williams. February 17, Half Term. February 24, The Massey Sisters of Cornelyn, John Smith. March 2, Excavations at Dinas Dinlle, Dave Hopewell. March 9, Visit to Caernarfon Record Office to examine Vaynol Estate Records. Meet at the Records Office (SH 478630) at 6pm, Lyn Francis. March 16, The Welsh Who Built Chicago, Dilys Rana. March 23, Lobscows: Battle of Anglesey – Margaret Bradbury; Edrica Hughes – Ann Jones; Following an Ancient Road – Owenna Orme. March 30, AGM and End of Season Party.

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 WI: meet the first Weds in the month at the Trearddur Bay Village Hall 2-4pm. New members would be made very welcome, please come along.

TREFDRAETH

ST BEUNO’S CHURCH: 1st & 3rd Sunday Eucharist service at 10am. 2nd & 4th Sunday, Joint Bilingual Eucharist Service with Llangadwaladr at 11.15am.

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, January 19, 11.15am Holy Eucharist.

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 075837 86487 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

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.