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SALSA DANCING: for beginners at Feed my Lambs, Caernarfon every Wed between 8-9pm. Cost £3. SEQUENCE DANCING: Every Tuesday, 8pm at Y Galeri. New members welcome. Contact Mrs Pat Davies tel:01286 673623. IT CLASSES: Age Cymru Gwynedd a Môn is providing IT classes for older people (over 50) free of charge at the Scout Hut, Maesincla at 10am, every Friday. ARTHRITIS CARE: Caernarfon Branch. The next meeting will be held at the Maesincla Day Centre on Wednesday March 29, 7-9pm. New members will be given a warm welcome, and the future programmes and trips for the year will be discussed. If you would like to have more information of our branch and Arthritis care, contact 07768470848. CYLCH LLENYDDOL: Cynhelir cyfarfod o Gylch Llenyddol Caernarfon a Gwyrfai yn Ystafell Gymuned Llyfrgell Caernarfon ar nos Fawrth, Mawrth 21 am 7.30yh. Y siaradwraig wadd fydd y Prifardd Elinor Gwynn a thestun ei darlith fydd ‘ Geiriau, Tirwedd ac Ysbrydoliaeth’. Estynnir croeso cynnes iawn i bawb. Noddir y digwyddiad gan Llenyddiaeth Cymru.

CARMEL

CAPEL CARMEL: Mawrth 19, Parch Gwenda Richards 2yp.

CHWILOG

SEFYDLIAD Y MERCHED: Noson o ddathlu Gwyl Ddewi oedd cyfarfod Mis Mawrth o’r Sefydliad a gynhaliwyd yn y Neuadd Goffa Nos Wener, Mawrth 3. Roedd yr aelodau wedi gwisgo mewn gwisg fel disgyblion ysgol. Croesawyd Pat Jones o Frynrefail i’n plith ac fe dreilwyd y noson yn dysgu sut i wneyd blychau bychain allan o dudalen o gardfwrdd. Bu’r aelodau yn ddiwyd iawn yn creu eu blychau bychain ac yn rhoi ei stamp personnol arnynt. Mwynhawyd paned a lluniaeth wedi ei baratoi gan yr aelodau. Diolchodd i Pat gan Ceri. Ennillydd y raffl rhoddedig gan Rose oedd Ceri. Cydymdeimlwyd a Ceri a’r teulu a’r eu colled yn ddiweddar o golli man Peredur a thad yng nghyfraeth Llur. Darllenwyd a thrafod y llythyr misol.

CLYNNOG FAWR

CAPEL EBENESER: Mawrth 19: 5.30yh. Y Parch Megan Williams, Porthaethwy. COMMUNITY WEBSITE: The Community Council intends to establisha 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). CANOLFAN HANES UWCHGWYRFAI: Trefnir y cyfarfod nesaf yma gan Wasg Carreg Gwalch ar achlysur cyhoeddi “Brwydrau dros Gymru” gan Myrddin ap Dafydd, Nos Iau, Mawrth 16 am 7yh. Aiff yr awdur â ni ar daith trwy luniau a hanesion i rai o’r meysydd cad a geir yn y llyfr. Ni chodir unrhyw dâl ond bydd y llyfr ar werth am £5.95. Croeso cynnes i bawb. ST BEUNO’S CHURCH: Sunday March 19, 11am in the Beuno Chapel, Cymun Bendigaid (Welsh Holy Communion) The Church is open every day where you will find an exhibition telling of its history.

CRICIETH

CAPEL Y TRAETH: Mawrth 19, 10am: Parch Iwan Llewelyn 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 6pm. 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 Stephen at info@acgm.co.uk 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 7.30-9.30 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. BRIDGE CLUB: Thursdays 7pm. New members and visitors welcome. Contact Peter for venue details 01766 522647. RNLI: The RNLI shop and Boatshed in Criccieth is open from 11am. to 5pm daily. Every purchase you make contributes towards the upkeep of this voluntary and invaluable service, keeping us safe on and beside the sea.

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. MOBILE POST SERVICE: at Deiniolen, every Friday 10.45am-12.15pm. Situated at Library car park, high street, Deiniolen.

GARNDOLBENMAEN

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

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. Contact the school. CYLCH TI A FI: Pob pnawn Iau am 2 hyd at 3.15 yng nghanolfan y babell. MOTHER AND TODDLER GROUP: Held at the Babell hall in Llanaelhaearn every Thurs, 2pm until 3.15pm.

CHURCH: Service every Sunday at 9.30am. English service first Sunday of every month at 5pm. LLANBEDROG AFTERNOON TEA DANCE: Why not come along? A friendly group who welcome new members so why not give it a try? A Dance or two - A Cuppa or two - A friend or two. Upstairs in the Church Hall Llanbedrog every Wed 2pm-4pm. Small contribution of £2.50 appreciated. LLANBEDROG ART CLUB: A friendly group who extend a warm welcome to new members. Beginners and experienced artists invited. Occasional talks/ demos from professional artists. The group meets every Mon 1.30pm-4.30pm at St Pedrog’s Church Hall. Subs £2 including tea and biscuits. 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. It is 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 ring 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 more info.

LLANBERIS

GUIDING: Vacancies for Senior Section (14-26). Contact Lesley Roberts 07583786487 lesley.d.roberts@btinternet. com ST PADARN’S CHURCH: Sunday March 19, 8am Holy Eucharist, 11am All Age worship, both services held at St Peris’ church, Nant Peris. Wednesday, March 22, 11am Holy Eucharist at St Peris’ church Nant Peris, followed by soup lunch at the Rectory CAPEL COCH: Mawrth 19 Cyfarfodd Gweddi 10yb Parti Bytholwyrdd 5yh.

LLANDDEINIOLEN

EGLWYS ST DEINIOL: Mawrth 19 am 2yp Cymun.

LLANDUDWEN

ST TUDWEN’S CHURCH: Services on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month at 9.30am. For information ring 01758 770321.

LLANENGAN

ST ENGAN: March 19, 9am Holy Communion. DRU YOGA CLASS: Llanengan Village Hall. Tuesday evening 7-8.15pm. 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 more information.

LLANGIAN

ST CIAN: March 19, No Morning Service -unite at St Engan 9am. Evening Prayer at St Cian 6pm.

LLANLLYFNI

CINIO GARAWYS/LENTEN LUNCHES: held at the Memorial Hall, Penygroes on Mondays throughout Lent. Next soup lunch will be on Monday, March 20, 12.30-2pm.

LLANRUG

ST MICHAELS CHURCH: Sunday March 19, Morning Prayer at 9:30am. An Afternoon Tea has been arranged for Friday March 17 at 2.30pm at Antur Waunfawr, let Wendy know by Thursday morning at the latest if you wish to come along. CYLCH TI A FI: Dewch i gael hwyl a sbri yn Cylch Ti a Fi, Festi Capel y Rhos. Mae’r cylch yn cyfarfod prynhawn Dydd Mawrth 1-2.30 a bore Dydd Gwener 9-10.45. Croeso cynnes i fabis a phlant i fynu at 4 oed. Dewch am weithgareddau, paned a sgwrs. BACK2HOCKEY: Come and join the weekly session of hockey training at Ysgol Brynrefail every Wed 6.30-7.30. Hockey equipment provided for £2. YOUTH CLUB: Every Monday and Wednesday 7-9pm, at Ysgol Brynrefail. Everybody welcome, year 8 upwards. CAPEL Y RHOS: Mawrth 19 Y Gweinidog, Y Parch Marcus Robinson, am 10yb. Ysgol Sul.

LLANWNDA

CAPEL SARON: Mawrth 19, Parch Kath Williams, Caernarfon. CYLCH TI A FI: Baby and Toddlr Grop is eld in Canolfan Bro Llanwnda, Weds Term time 1.15-3pm. Parents, Carers and Childminders all welcome. GLANRHYD: Mawrth 19: Parch Eric Jones, Ysgol Sul, 10yb.

LLANYSTUMDWY

ST JOHN THE BAPTIST’S CHURCH: 9.30aOfferen/Eucharist (3rd Sun). 9.30am Boreol Weddi/Morning Prayer (1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th Suns).

LLWYNDYRUS

MERCHED Y WAWR: I ddathlu Gwyl Dewi, daeth aelodau’r gangen i Neuadd Aberdunant, Prenteg am bryd o fwyd. Croesawyd pawb gan y llywydd, Elisabeth Williams. Dymunwyd yn dda i Eirian ar ei thaith i Wlad yr Ia. Cafwyd gwahoddiad i ymuno a changen Pencaenewydd ar nos Fercher Mawrth 15 i wrando ar ddarlith gan Helen Williams Ellis ar Muriel Aldridge. Cyflwynwyd y wraig wadd sef Ann Pierce Jones, llywydd presennol Rhanbarth Dwyfor o Ferched y Wawr. Diolchwyd i Ann gan Eryl. Bydd cyfarfod mis Ebrill yn Nhyddyn Sachau, pan fydd Carol Williams yn dangos sut i wneud basgedi grog. Atgoffwyd pawb fod yr Wyl Wanwyn yn Chwilog ar Ebrill 22; hefyd fod Gwyl y Rhanbarth ym Mangor ar Fai 23. Trafodwyd mynd i’r Parc yn ystod Mehefin fel rhan o ddathlu 50 mlynedd ers sefydlu Merched y Wawr.