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YOGA: Mae yoga yn dda ar gyfer ymlacio, yn gofalu am yr asgrwn cefn a’r cyhyrau ac yn ffordd dda o gadw’n ystwyth. Bydd sesiynau yoga i dechreuwyr pob pnawn Iau, 5 tan 6yh yn Feed My Lambs - £5 y wers. Os am fwy o fanylion cysylltwch a Gwen James ar 07876 540 707.

SCOUTS: 1st Caernarfon Scout Group are desperately in need of a Cub Leader, also need more volunteers willing to give approx One or Two hours a week to help run the Scout and Beaver groups. Contact either Steven on 01286 671776, Beryl 01286 677163 or Mari on 01286 238802.

BANC BWYD ARFON FOOD BANK: Situated at Canolfan Gwyrfai (Pentecostal Church) Cibyn Estate Caernarfon and is open between noon and 2pm. Tuesday and Friday.If you wish to contribute the Food Bank can arrange to collect the food- nonperishable and within the Best Before Date. Phone 07423014038 or 1286/677208. The food bank serves the whole Arfon district from Abergwyngregyn to Llanllyfni and Pontllyfni.

CAPEL SALEM: Sul diwethaf Y Parch Mererid Mair oedd yng ngofal gwasanaeth y bore. Arweiniwyd oedfa’r prynhawn gan y Gweinidog Parch Ron Williams. Gweinyddwyd y Cymun yn oedfa’r bore. Lywydd y Sul oedd Nan Humohreys. Organydd oedfa’r bore oedd Ieuan Jones a Heddwen Lois a Iola Grisdale yn oedfa’r p’nawn. Sul nesaf Tachwedd 13, Bore am 10 Gweinidog (JR) a prynhawn am 4 Donald Pritchard Llanerchymedd. Bydd Ysgol Sul y plant ar ifanc yn cyfarfod yn y bore. Cyfeiriad safle we Capel Salem: www. capelsalemcaernarfon.com.

SEILO: Bu canu gydag arddeliad yn Seilo fore Sul, Tachwedd 6, wrth i John Walter Williams rannu ei edmygedd o weithiau safonol ac ysbrydoledig rhai o hen emynwyr Cymru.Canwyd nifer o’r emynau cyfarwydd gan y gynulleidfa i gyfeiliant Geraint Clwyd Jones ar yr organ, gyda Gerallt Jones yn arwain y canu. Cyhoeddwyd fod ffair Nadolig flynyddol Seilo i’w chynnal brynhawn Iau, Tachwedd 10, yn Theatr Seilo. Y Sul nesaf, Tachwedd 13, arweinir oedfa’r bore yn Seilo gan Richard Parry Jones.

FFAIR NADOLIG: Cynhelir ffair Nadolig flynyddol Seilo ar brynhawn Iau, Tachwedd 10. Drysau’n agored 1yp. Mynediad £1 am dê a mins pei. Nifer o stondinau. Cynnyrch cartref ac anrhegion. Elw at uned gofal dwys Ysbyty Gwynedd ynghyd â’r capel.

SEFYDLIAD Y MERCHED PONTRUG: Daeth yr aelodau i’r Cyfarfod Blynyddol nos Fawrth diwethaf. Croesawyd hwy gan y llywydd Janice Jones. Diolchodd i‘r Swyddogion am eu cefnogaeth trwy gydol y flwyddyn. A diolchodd Cerid Mackinnon, iddi hithau am ei hymroddiad trwy’r flwyddyn. Cafwyd adroddiad ariannol gan y Trysorydd Alice Evans. Rhoddodd yr Ysgrifennydd Morfudd Thomas, fraslun o weithgarwch y flwyddyn cyn i Annie Williams, Ymgynghorydd dan Hyfforddiant, arwain y broses o ethol Swyddogion at y flwyddyn newydd. Gofynnwyd i’r holl swyddogion weithredu am flwyddyn arall a chytunnodd pawb. Mis nesaf bydd yn cloi’r flwyddyn gyda Chinio Nadolig. Mae’r Sefydliad yn cwrdd Nos Fawrth cyntaf y mis am 6.30yh.

BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION: The Fair arranged by the Caernarfon and district branch will be held in the Institute Building, Caernarfon next Friday, November 11. from 10am onwards. A warm welcome is extended to all those interested in the work of the BHF. Stalls will include Good as new Toileteries etc, Cakes and home produce and a chance to win a prize in the raffle. Admission £1.

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY: A special service and parade will be held on Sunday, November 13 at 10.45am on Castle Square Caernarfon. The Rector the Rev R F Donaldson will take the service and Her Worship the Mayor Cllr. Brenda Owen will take the salute. If anyone wishes their names to be called to lay a wreath during the service contact Keith Jones on 0774855258 before the November 10

CARMEL

CAPEL CARMEL: Tach 13 Parch Christopher Prew 2yp.

YSGOL BRO LLIFON: Christmas Fair will be held in the school hall on Thursday November 17 at 6.30pm. A number of stalls selling local products, children’s crafts and light refreshment. An excellent opportunity for Christmas shopping.

CLYNNOG FAWR

CAPEL EBENESER: Tachwedd 13: 10yb, Y Parch Robin W Griffith, Llangybi.

ST BEUNO’S CHURCH: Remembrance Sunday. Sunday November 13, 10.45pm Morning Prayer and Remembrance. The Church is open every day where you will find an exhibition telling of its history.

CANOLFAN HANES UWCHGWYRFAI: Cynhelir cyfarfod arbennig yma rhwng 1 a 4 o’r gloch ar 26 Tachwedd ar y testun “Dysgu Hanes i’n Plant – Pa Hanes?” yn yr ymgyrch i unioni a gwella cynnwys gwersi hanes yn ysgolion Cymru. Yn ein tywys I’r maes bydd tri o aelodau blaenllaw yr ymgyrch - Dr Elin Jones (Gwent), Eryl Owain a J. Dilwyn Williams. Gobeithir cael cefnogaeth frwd a cheir rhagor o fanylion trwy gysylltu â 01286 660 546 neu 655.

COMMUNITY WEBSITE: The Community Council intends to establish a community website which will include details of the work of the Community Council but will also have space for other information such as local history, forthcoming events, etc. Anyone with ideas regarding the site are welcome to contact the Clerk (01286 660141).

CRICIETH

CAPEL Y TRAETH: Tachwedd 13, 10am: Parch Glenys Jones.

ENGLISH SERVICE: At Capel y Traeth. Every Sunday at 11.15am.

ST CATHERINE’S CHURCH: 8am Morning Prayer (1st, 3rd and 5th Suns). 8am Eucharist (2nd and 4th). 11am Eucharist, 11am Ysgol Sul/Sunday School.

CATHOLIC SERVICES: Parishioners from The Catholic Church of the Holy Spirit Criccieth now travel to Porthmadog or Pwllheli for Mass as Porthmadog Parish merges with Pwllheli Parish. Revised Mass times: Saturday evening Mass at St Joseph’s Church, Pwllheli at 6.30pm; Sunday Mass at 9am at the Most Holy Redeemer Church Porthmadog; Sunday Mass 11.30am at St Josephs Church Pwllheli. Weekday Masses are at 10.15am in Porthmadog and 10am in Pwllheli.

FAMILY CHURCH: Sunday at 10.30am and 7pm. For details of children’s and young people’s clubs, and other meetings, contact Ben Thomas on 01766 522794 or at www. cricciethfamilychurch.org.uk

YOGA: Classes at the Memorial Hall Green Room every Wed 7pm-8.30 contact Heather on 07790 576669, and every Thurs 10am-11:30am. For details contact Nicole on 07889 932573. Suitable for all ages and abilities, new members welcome.

INDOOR SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB: New Indoor Short Mat Bowls Club at the Memorial Hall will meet every Mon at 7.15pm onwards at the main hall. Everyone is welcome, come and have a go.

GUIDING: Rainbow, Brownie, Guide and Senior Section units. Contact Hazel Dibben on 07865 094723. Modern Sequence Dancing: At the Memorial Hall every Thurs, 8pm-10.30pm.

AGE WELL: Every Tuesday at Encil y Coed Centre (near the Health Centre): 9.30am-4pm. IT Class, Beginners Level (Coming Soon): 10am-11.30am. Knitting Club, including a half hour lunch: 11am-1.15pm. Gentle Chair Exercise: 1.15pm-2.15pm. Table Games, Socialising and DVD Afternoons: 2.30pm-4pm. Youth Club to the over 50s! Contact Fflur on 01286 677711 or Fflur@acgm.co.uk

RNLI: With effect from Saturday November 5, the shop and boathouse will be open only at weekends from noon to 4pm, until Sunday December 18. Due largely to recent wide media coverage of the work of the RNLI, stocks of cards, calendars and diaries are disappearing fast, but there is still a wide variety of toys and gifts for all ages, and for youngsters who ‘have everything’ membership of Storm Force gives them a real connection with this vital service, and teaches them how to remain safe on and by the sea. And every purchase you make helps to keep your local RNLI volunteers afloat.

TAI CHI CLASSES: Held in Jerusalem Chapel, Henbont Road, every Monday at 10.30am. For more information contact Terry Higgins on 01766 810280.

SINGING FOR FUN: Lleisiau’r Byd World Voices is a friendly and informal community choir. Meets every Wednesday in term-time 7.30 to 9.30 in the Jerusalem Hall in Cricieth. £5 a session, with first one free. The choir sings songs in a variety of styles and languages in glorious harmony. All music is taught by ear, directed by musical leader David Gunn, in a friendly and supportive way to produce beautiful sounds. No previous singing experience necessary. Contact 01766 523686.

CYMDEITHAS HANES EIFIONYDD HISTORY SOCIETY: The next meeting for the 2016-17 season will be on November 9 at Capel y Traeth 7.30pm. Clive Hudson will speak about ‘Excavations at Garreg Hylldrem rock shelter, a new Mesolithic site in the Glaslyn estuary’. All are welcome. www.criccieth-history.co.uk. Further details from Peter Masters on 01758 750322.

DEINIOLEN

BINGO: Every Fri at Tŷ Elidir, open 6.30pm, start 7pm. Proceeds to local charities.

CITIZEN ADVICE BUREAU: Will be in Deiniolen every Tuesday from 9.30-11am,at Ty Elidir, High Street.

GARNDOLBENMAEN

FARMERS MARKET: In Ganolfan Garndolbenmaen the second Sun of every month, 10am-2pm. Tea and coffee also available. Email friendsofgarn@gmail.com

WILLIAM SELWYN JONES: 1 Penllystyn, Bryncir, Garndolbenmaen. Died at 11 Y Garreg, Groeslon on October 22, aged 68 years. He was Born in Pwllheli. Trained as a butcher but worked for many years as a lorry driver. A very keen railway enthusiast. Proud father of Richard, Carys, Gwen and the late Goronwy, and a loving grandfather. Funeral was held on October 28 at 1pm. The service was held at Soar Chapel, Bryncir. He was laid to rest at Gorffwysfa Cemetery, Llanllyfni. The service was officiated by Rev Marcus Wyn Robinson. The bearers were Richard Jones, Dafydd Rees Jones, Arwel Jones, Dylan Jones, Craig Shingler and Chris Hughes-Evans. Principal mourners were Jane Jones and Johnny Hughes-Evans, Richard Jones (son), Carys and Dafydd Rees Jones (daughter and son-in-law), Gwen Lewis and Craig (daughter and son-in-law), Beth, Will, Chloe, Daniel, Luke and Sophie (grandchildren), Hilda and Emlyn Jones (sister and brother-in-law), Emlyn and Diane Jones (brother and sister-in-law), Dilys Jones (sister-in-law), Anona and Richard Price (mother and father-in-law), Bethan and Iwan Jones (sister-in-law and husband), Ifan Price (brother-in-law), Robin Price and Linda Jones (brother-in-law and partner), Geraint and Lynne Price (brother-in-law and wife), Arwel Jones, Dylan Jones, Ciron Price and Leah Price (nephews and niece), and numerous family and friends. Floral tributes were by: Jane Jones and Johnny Hughes-Evans; Carys and Dafydd Rees Jones; Richard Jones; Gwen Lewis and Craig; Beth, Will, Chloe, Daniel, Luke and Sophie; Hilda, Emlyn, Dylan, Angharad, Arwel, Sian and Jack; Linda Plymouth; Dilys; Emlyn, Diane, Daniel and Damien; Anona and Richard Price; Alwena and Paul; Auntie Eileen and Uncle Peter; Chris, Tracey and girls. Refreshments were provided at Groeslon Village Hall. Unavoidably absent were Alwena and Paul (sister-in-law and husband), Linda (Plymouth) (cousin). Also thanks to Iolo and the staff of Roberts and Owen, Pen-y-groes for their wonderful service, and also to the Rev Marcus Wyn Robinson. Thank you also to Mrs Mair Parry (organist). The sum of £314.50 received in memory of Sel was donated to the Wales Air Ambulance Appeal. The funeral arrangements were by Roberts & Owen, Birmingham House, Pen-y-groes.

LLANAELHAEARN

SCHOOL: The school is taking part in the food co-operative. For £3 a bag of fruit/veg or salad may be bought. Orders together with the money to be handed in to the school by Thurs morning. Produce to be picked up between 3-3.30pm on Fri. Orders can be left together with the money at Ceiri Garage, but produce must be picked up at the school. Also for sale, linen shopping bags, stamped with the school logo, £1.

CHURCH: Service every Sunday at 9.30am. English service 1st Sun every month, 5pm.

REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE: The annual service will take place at the War Memorial at 10.45am on Sunday. There will be a collection towards the upkeep of the memorial.

LLANBEDROG

BALLROOM AND LATIN AMERICAN: Dance Classes in Llanbedrog Village Hall, Cae Hendy on Wednesday evenings. Practice session 7pm-7.45pm. Improvers Class 8pm-9.30pm. Social Dance/Practice Dance on the first Wednesday of every month 7.30pm-10.15pm. Private Lessons by arrangement. Qualified Teacher with the IDTA. Call Kerstina on 07920 446976.

KNITTING AND SEWING GUILD: Is a group of ladies who knit babies to adults jumpers and toys and many sewn items too. Open to the public every Thurs 2pm-4pm in the Church Hall when they sell these items. All monies go to local charities. More knitters are needed so do come along or phone Rosie on 01758 740184 for info.

DRU YOGA CLASS: Llanbedrog Church Hall. Mondays 11am-12.15pm. Dru Yoga is practised by people of all abilities, all fitness levels and all age groups, with classes tailored to the needs of each individual. Class suitable for regular students or drop in – no need to book. Cost per session £5. Call Freddie on 07833663717 or email SimplyYoga@btinternet.com for info.

LLANBERIS

GUIDING: Vacancies for Senior Section (14-26). Contact Lesley Roberts 07583 786487 lesley.d.roberts@btinternet.com