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MORFA NEFYN

MORFA NEFYN KNITTING GROUP: Come and knit, crochet, sew and chat at the Bryn Cynan Public House every Monday from 7.30-9pm. Just turn up and join this friendly group or contact Karen Cooper on 07747 800320 or 01758 720039 for details. WI: The ganolfan was decorated with daffodils and flags for St David’s Day on February 27. The celebrations were completed by Andy Anderson who played the harp and sang. President Pam Kempley thanked him and welcomed members from Edern, Linda Doyle, Meinier Roberts, Carol Scott, Megan Griffiths, Nellie Jones and Mair Griffiths, and thanked Susie Freeman for the successful workshop and thanked the tea hostesses Val Brown and Susie Freeman for tea and cakes.

NANT PERIS

ST PERIS CHURCH: Sunday March 19, 8am Holy Eucharist, 11am All Age worship. Tues March 21, 8am Morning Prayer, 7:30pm Ffynnon Beris Lent course at Ty’n Ffynnon. Wed, March 22, 11am Holy Eucharist followed by soup lunch at the Rectory

NANTLLE

CANOLFAN LLYS LLYWELYN: Friday March 17 - Coffee Morning 10.30-noon. For £1 you get a panad, biscuits and a chance to win a prize in the free Coffee Morning draw, Saturday March 18 -7.30pm - An evening of Burgers & Fun. Ysgol Baladeulyn will hold a fundraising evening at Llys Llywelyn, so come along for a night of burgers, fun & games, bring your own bottle (or two!). Tickets available at Ysgol Baladeulyn. SFor details of events and activities contact Tom on 01286 882354 or visit LlysLlywelyn@Facebook.

NEFYN

AGE WELL NEFYN: Classes held on Mon, Wed & Fri at Nefyn Ganolfan. Mon: Gentle Exercises 9.30-10.30am. Interactive Art 10.45-12.45. Wed: Craft/Art 9.30-11.30am Drama 11.45am-1.15pm Choir 1.30-3.30pm. Fri: Exercises for over 50s, 9.30-10.30am Line Dancing 2-4pm. Why not come along and try a class or just have a cuppa. O DDRWS I DDRWS: runs a bus service from Llŷn to Ysbyty Gwynedd every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for £1 each way. The bus starts out from Llŷn to arrive at Ysbyty Gwynedd convenient for visiting time 1.30pm-2.30pm. It will pick up from the villages around Llŷn. Passengers must book with O Ddrws i Ddrws on 01758 721777 or e mail oddrwsiddrws@yahoo.co.uk DROP-IN MINDFULNESS SESSIONS: Lunchtime drop-in mindfulness practice sessions open to all, from complete beginners to people who wish to keep their practice topped up. Ideal for anyone who wishes to get a taste of mindfulness. Held at the Doctor’s surgery (Ty Doctor), Nefyn, every 2 weeks on a Tuesday from 1-2pm. It is fine to come for the first half hour only. The sessions are run on a donation basis. Suggested amount £5. For info contact Tara: email - info@gwyneddmindfulness. co.uk. phone: 01766 530839, www. gwyneddmindfulness.co.uk. PENSIONERS: The annual dinner was held at The Nanhoron Arms Hotel on Tuesday March 7. Mrs B W Jones welcomed members and sent best wishes to members unable to attend best wishes for a speedy recovery were sent to Mrs E Parry who is in hospital. Mrs Jones thanked the proprietors and staff for an excellent meal. The next meeting will be on Tuesday April 4.

PENISARWAEN

AIL GYLCHU: Mae bin ail-gylchu Antur Waunfawr wedi ei leoli yng nghyntedd Ysgol Gymuned Penisarwaen. Coeso i unrhyw un o’r Gymuned ei ddefnyddio. Bydd yr ysgol yn derbyn arian am bob bin llawn. Gwerthfawrogir eich cefnogaeth. CYLCH TI A FI: A warm welcome to parents, child minders, babies and toddlers to the weekly session at Penisarwaun School on Thurs from 1.30pm until 3pm. Toys, crafts and singing for the children, there will be a drink and biscuits as well as a cuppa for the adults for a donation of £1. PENISARWAUN YOUTH CLUB: Is open every Tues 7-9pm in the school hall. Open to students from year 8 upwards, plenty of activities on offer.

PENMORFA

HORNBY RAILWAY COLLECTORS: Association meets on Tuesday March 21 from 4-9pm at the Memorial Hall, Penmorfa. There will be layouts running in ‘O’ gauge, Dublo as well as Trix. The theme for this meeting is ‘Great Western’. There will be light refreshments available, and also free parking. New members are always welcome. Bring something to run and join in the fun & chat. Telephone: 01341 250851 for further information.

PENRHYNDEUDRAETH

CAPEL FRON: Sun services at 10.30am and 6pm. Sunday school during the morning service. Explorers (primary school age) meet on Weds at 6-7pm during term time. Call Pete Campbell on 01766 770632. Croeso cynnes. AGE WELL: Every Friday at the Memorial Hall: 9:30am-12:30pm. Coffee Morning: 9:30am-noon. Indoor Bowls: 11am-noon. Local History Club (Last Friday of every month): 10am-11am. Other occasional various activities. Youth Club for the over 50s! Contact Stephen at info@acgm.co.uk BRIDGE CLUB: Tuesdays at the Village Hall 7pm. Visitors and new members welcome. Contact Dewi 01766 515949

PENYGROES

CHRIST CHURCH: Sunday March 19, 11am Holy Communion. LENT COURSE: Every Wednesday throughout Lent at 2pm at Christ Church. LENTEN LUNCHES/CINIO GARAWYS: The next soup lunch will be on Monday, March 20 at the Memorial Hall from 12.30pm- 2pm

TREFN OEDFAON: Sul, Mawrth 19: Capel Calfaria - Oedfa am 10yb - i’w hysbysu; Capel y Groes - Oedfa’r ofalaeth am 10yb y Parch Gwenda Richards; Capel Soar - Oedfa am 10yb - y Parch Dafydd C Williams (Ysgol Sul) dim oedfa’r hwyr.

WATERSPRINGS CHURCH: Worship service – Suns 10.30am. Bible Study and Prayer – Thurs 7pm at The Melting Pot Cafe. The Red Lion, 19 High Street. Contact: 01286880650 ~ 07958729020. watersprings.org.uk ~ info@watersprings. org.uk NANTLLE VALE DOG TRAINING CLUB: Is a Kennel Club registered dog training club. The classes are held in the Memorial Hall Market Place. It runs puppy classes, obedience training, ring craft and a fun agility session. It also offers training for The Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme ‘Puppy’ ‘Bronze’ Silver’ and ‘Gold’. The classes are held on a Tuesday and Thursday from 6pm. Phone 01286831092 for details. SBRI GWYL FAI DYFFRYN NANTLLE: Dydd Sadwrn Mai 6. Cysylltwch i archebu bwrdd ar gyfer eich stondin 01286 880304. EX-SERVICE CLUB: Club AGM will be held on Monday, March 20 at 7pm. Paid up Category A members are only allowed to attend.

PONTLLYFNI

CAPEL BRYNAERAU: Mawrth 19 am 2yp Parch Cassie Jones, Clynnog.

PORTHMADOG

GWASANAETHAU: Salem, Porthmadog 10.15am: Parch Cledwyn Williams. Bethel, Borth-y-Gest 10.30am: Gwasanaeth Saesneg (English Service) - Angela Harrington. Seion, Penmorfa 2pm: Parch Iwan Llewelyn Jones. Capel y Porth, Porthmadog 10am: Parch Christopher Prew. Peniel, Tremadog 10am: Parch Goronwy P Owen. Bethel, Golan 2pm: Parch Goronwy P Owen. Jerusalem, Garndolbenmaen 5pm: Parch Goronwy P Owen. CATHOLIC SERVICES: Porthmadog and Pwllheli parish Mass times: Saturday evening Mass at St Joseph’s Church, Pwllheli at 6.30pm; Sunday Mass at 9am at Most Holy Redeemer Church Porthmadog; Sunday Mass 11.30am at St Joseph’s Church Pwllheli. Weekday Masses at 10.15am in Porthmadog and 10am in Pwllheli. GUIDING: Brownie unit. Contact Anne Fazakerley on 01766 770360. GIRLGUIDING PORTHMADOG: Runs a Rainbow Unit for 5-7 year old girls on Mondays at 5.30pm. If interested in joining come along or for further information ring Ann Fazakerley 01766 770360. Scouts: Porthmadog Scouts are meeting time from 6-8pm on Thurs. If you fancy trying out some new experiences come along. Contact: Lauren Evans 07825133347. ARMY CADET FORCE (ACF): Porthmadog ACF is open on Weds 7-9pm for young people age 12 (Year 8) - 18 years. Further information www.armycadets.com/county/ clwyd-and-gwynedd-acf. AGE CYMRU: Gwynedd a Mon are looking for volunteers to assist in the running of the charity shop on the High Street, Porthmadog. Duties to include sorting donations received, assisting with stock display, serving customers and having a chat with customers popping in to the shop. For information contact 01286 677711. CHURCH IN WALES: Service each Sun at 9.30am, Parish Church of St John, Penamser Road. HISTORY TALKS: Welsh History talks on second Friday of the month and Roman History talks on last Friday of each month, both 11am, at Penrhyndeudraeth Church Hall. Contact Syd Caplan 01766 522238, email sydney.caplan@btinternet.com. IT ADVICE: Need help with the computer, laptop or tablet? Need to set up e-mail account? Want to learn about internet shopping or search your family tree? Come to drop-in sessions at Porthmadog Library Tuesday afternoons between 1.30-3.30pm. Free admission. CYMDEITHAS UNDEBOL: Capel y Porth. Ar Fawrth 13 croesawyd Sue Keys o Benygroes gan Hefina Jones. Mae Sue yn gyd-lynydd i Ambiwlans Awyr Cymru ac yn cynorthwyo i godi’r £6.5 miliwn mae’r gwasanaeth ei angen pob blwyddyn. Yn ogystal a‘r dwsin o staff cyflogedig fel Sue mae oddeutu 200 o wirfoddolwyr hefyd yn rhoi eu hamser i ysgwyddo‘r baich i godi arian. Mae ganddynt 19 o siopau elusen. Nid yw’r gwasanaeth yn derbyn arian loteri nac yn cael arian gan y llywodraeth. Diolchwyd gan y Gweinidog a mwynhawd y baned ar y diwedd

PRENTEG

PRENTEG SEWING CLUB: Meet every other Wed at the Village Hall Prenteg 7pm-9pm £2 per meeting. Everyone welcome beginner or expert, informal group who help each other. For more details contact Deborah Dawe 01766 512510 or Lorraine Jones 01766 514385.

PWLLHELI

CAPEL SEION: Mawrth 19 am 10yb Diacon Stephen Roe ALA ROAD CHURCH: opposite the Police Station, services start at 11.15am. ST PETER’S CHURCH: Service times: Sunday 10.30am Holy Eucharist/Offeren Sanctaidd Bilingual, 4pm Gosber Cymraeg First Sunday in the month. Monday 9.30am Celtic Morning Prayer English. Tuesday 10.30am Holy Eucharist/Offeren Sanctaidd, Bilingual. Friday 3.30pm Meditation and Benediction, English. Saturday 10am Holy Eucharist/Offeren Sanctaidd, Bilingual. CATHOLIC CHURCH: Mass times: St Joseph’s, Pwllheli Sat 6.30pm (Welsh); Church of the Holy Redeemer, Porthmadog Sun 9am (English); St Joseph’s, Pwllheli Sun 11.30am (English). CRYNWYR PWLLHELI: Mae Crynwyr Pwllheli yn cyfarfod yn vestri Capel y Drindod y Sul cyntaf y mis am 11.30yb, a pedwerydd nos Iau y mis am 7.30yh. Croeso cynnes i pawb. WOMEN’S AID: De Gwynedd Women’s Aid provides support to all women living in Dwyfor and Meirionnydd who have suffered or are currently suffering domestic abuse, regardless of age, marital status, culture and language, with or without children. We offer free confidential information and help on benefits and housing, and we are there also to those who just need someone to talk to. Contact on 01758 701005, or call in at Canolfan Felin Fach, Pwllheli. MUSIC: Every Monday, 7-9pm, at Allports Fish and Chips Shop with local jazz musicians. Free admission. Phone 01758 612641.

SESIWN SIARAD: Welsh learners at all levels are very welcome to come along to an informal drop-in chat session on Saturday mornings between 10.30 and 12.30 at Caffi Gwalia in the High Street. Every Saturday apart from Christmas/New Year, Easter and July/August. Phone Howard Jones on 01758 730519 for more information.

TI A FI PWLLHELI: Every Thurs at Ysgol Feithrin Pwllheli, Frondeg, 1pm-2.30pm if you require any further information, do not hesitate to contact us at Ysgol Feithrin Frondeg, Pwllheli. Ti a Fi Pwllheli has been run voluntarily for 8yrs+ and without voluntary support this provision would not exist. A big thank you to them! YOGA PWLLHELI: Come along to Yoga sessions, will now be every Mon and Fri between 10–11:30am at Capel y Drindod, Pwllheli. The cost per session is £4.

PWLLHELI ADVICE SESSIONS: Tues 2-5pm, CIP, 8 Lower Cardiff Road. If you need advice on Employment Problems, Housing Issues, Welfare Benefits, Consumer Rights, Debt Advice, and more then drop in to see us. Avalon Advice CIC 01248 361911 www.avalonadvice.info BADMINTON: Every Thursday noon to 1pm in the Leisure centre, £1.50. All ages welcome.

RURAL MARKET: Pwllheli Rural Market takes place every Wed between 9am-12pm at Frondeg, Ala Uchaf (behind the Police Station) with home baking, crafts, plants, cards and refreshments DIGITAL DROP IN: Learn how to get the most from being online with weekly free Digital drop-in sessions at Pwllheli Library. These will be held every Tuesday, 10am-noon, offering practical help and advice on topics including shopping, job searching, accessing services and keeping in touch with friends and family. For details ring 01286 679463. BRIDGE CLUB: Mondays & Wednesdays 7pm at the Vestry Ala Road. Visitors & new members welcome. Contact Eleanor 01758 713285 or Sian 01758 614324. Fun bridge lessons free - all abilities - contact Eleanor. See Pwllheli Bridge Club website.

MERCHED Y WAWR: Yr awdures Meinir Pierce Jones o Nefyn oedd y wraig wadd yng nghyfarfod Dathlu Gwyl Dewi y gangen leol eleni. Roedd wedi darganfod hen lyfr o eiddo ei Nain o 30au’r ganrif ddiwethaf yn llawn o gynghorion i ferched. Dewisodd ddarllen rhai a’u cyferbynnu gyda digwyddiadau presennol ym mywyd ei theulu a merched yn gyffredinol,mewn ffordd llawn hiwmor. Trefnwyd ymweliad a Ffatri Jam y Ffor ar Fawrth 29 a Gwibdaith i ymweld ac Arddangosfa Dathlu’r Aur,sef pen blwydd y Mudiad yn hanner cant yn y Parc, ger y Bala ar Fehefin 19. Trystan Lewis, y cerddor, fydd y gwr gwadd ar nos Iau, Ebrill 6 a bydd croeso i’r cyhoedd ymuno yn Festri’r Drindod am 7yh. BANC BWYD PWLLHELI FOODBANK: After a fairly busy month in February, the Food Bankgave out a total of 32 packs, 19 to single people/couples, 13 to families. It had a very successful Bore Coffi on February 25, which raised £512.03. The Foodbank currently has plenty of clothes and bedding in stock, so at present is not accepting any of these items. If anyone has a small tent that is no longer needed (one/two persons) it would be very pleased to take it, as they are very useful to anyone who is street homeless. Always grateful for donations of non-perishable food items which are well in date - they can be put in the trolley in ASDA Pwllheli or brought to St Peters Church (Tues and Fri, between 1.30 and 3pm).

PWLLHELI EVENING WI: monthly meeting was held on March 7 when President Elinor Rhys Williams welcomed the speakers Caryl and Gavin Owen of Ty Siocled, Palace Street, Caernarfon who gave a talk on the history and workings of their chocolate business, supplemented by samples and purchasing opportunities.The vote of thanks was proposed by Wendy Blackwell. The tea hostesses were Ann and Helen Owen and the raffle was won by Betty Coles. After a business meeting, the next meeting was agreed to be at 7pm.on Tuesday, April 4 at Ala Road Chapel Vestry when the speaker will be from the Pwllheli Food Bank. New members most welcome. CAPEL Y DRINDOD: Mercher, Mawrth 15, 7yh Clwb Ieuenctid. Gwener, Mawrth 17, 10yb Cyfarfod Gweddi Undebol. Sul, Mawrth 19, 10yb a 5yh Oedfaon yng ngofal y Gweinidog. Ysgolion Sul fel arfer. 7yh Oedfa o Fawl. Llun, Mawrth 20, 2yh Aelwyd y Chwiorydd. 6yh Clwb y Plant. 7.30yh Oedfa Undebol y Grawys yng Nghapel Seion. Mawrth, Mawrth 21, 7yh Y Sied. GORWEL/HORIZON WALKING GROUP: Next Wednesday March 22 there will be a walk in Treborth Botanic Gardens and Faenol led by Noel Davey (01758 713300) starting at 11am. For more information call the walk leader.

RHOSGADFAN

SIOE “BWCI BO”: Bydd Rhian Morgan a Llio Silyn yn perfformio eu sioe newydd “Bwci Bo” yng Nghlwb Mountain Rangers, Rhosgadfan, nos Wener, Mawrth 17 am 7.30 yr hwyr. Sioe sydd yn son am ofergoelion Cymru a merched mewn straeon ysbryd. Mynediad yn £5. Croeso cynnes i bawb. Dewch yn llu

RHOSHIRWAEN

BRITISH LEGION: The Rhoshirwaen British Legion branch is one of the oldest in Wales. Established in 1922. New members do not need to be ex- service men or women. The branch hopes to continue to its centenary in 2022. Contact Branch Chairman Mr M J Griffith 01758730538 Michael.griffith157@ btinternet.com 07887712470.

RHOSTRYFAN

CAPEL HOREB: Mawrth 19, oedfa ac Ysgol Sul am 10yb. Parch Megan Williams Porthaethwy

TALSARNAU

POST OFFICE: In the Canolfan Community entre Monday 12.3-3pm an Thursday 9-11am.

TALYSARN

CAPEL SEION: Oedfa prynhawn Sul Mawrth 19 am 2yp. Yng nghwmni’r Canon Idris Thomas Deiniolen. CANOLFAN TALYSARN COMMUNITY CENTRE EVENTS: Monday: 9am-noon Post Office; 10am-1.30pm CAB; 7pm-9pm Youth Club. Tuesday: 9am–1pm Post Office; 10am-noon Job Club; noon-3pm Internet Café; 6.30om-9pm Aikido. Wednesday: 9am-noon Post Office; 7pm–9pm Youth Club. Thursday: noon–3pm Post Office; 6pm Zumba Class. Friday: 4pm–7.3pm Karate – Dragon Martial Arts. Sunday: 10am–noon Aikido; 10am–11am Belly Dancing Class. Dechrau’n Deg/Flying Start have various classes and training for parents, call in for further info. Canolfan Talysarn 01286 881569

TREFLYS

ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH: 2.30pm Eucharist (1st Sun), 2.30pm Evening Prayer (all other Suns).

TREFOR

Y SUL: Festri Maesyneuadd, 10.30yb, Oedfa Plant yr Ysgol Sul a Bedydd; 5.30pm. Parch Mererid Mair, Caernarfon. Croeso i bawb. CYFARFOD Y GRAWYS: Festri Maesyneuadd, Nos Fercher, 7yh, Grŵp Trafod y Grawys. Croeso i bawb o bob enwad. SGWRS A SGRAM: Bydd Sgwrs a Sgram - cinio, pwdin a phaned - yn Festri Maesyneuadd am 12 dydd Iau Mawrth 23. Enwau a £4 i Angharad Roberts. BORE COFFI: Bydd Bore Coffi gyda Phlant Ysgol yr Eifl yn Festri Maesyneuadd fore Mawrth, Mawrth 28. FFOADURIAID: Mae Eglwys Maesyneuadd yn dal i gasglu dillad a nwyddau ar gyfer ffoaduriaid. Rhestr gan Siân, Tir Du (660340) SHORT MAT BOWLING: Trefor Short Mat bowling club meets on a Wednesday and Thursday at 7.15pm in the hall. Coaching and Equipment available for use in the club along with a cup of tean and refreshments during half time.

WAUNFAWR

SNOOKER CLUB: The Club is open to the ages of 11 and above. Contact Keith Wyn Owen 01286 650691. CANOLFAN WAUNFAWR: The following were the winners of the February Draw of the 300 Club: 1st £30 Mrs Gwenda Griffith, Trefeddyg; 2nd £20 Mr Neville Owen Bryn Gwylan; 3rd £10 Mr Bryn Pritchard, Minygrug.

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. Details from Ken Brown kennethbrown445@btinternet.com; 07831400139. 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 Memorial Hall with USWEAT (Ffion Roberts). Every Wed and Fri, 7-7.30pm. Details from Ffion 07443572998. YOUTH CLUB: now open every Tuesday 7pm-9pm at the memorial hall. Welcome to boys and girls school years 8 and over. Various activities and sessions available.

Y FFOR

YOUTH CLUB: Is now open from 7 till 9 every Tuesday. Leader Yvonne Moore, assistant leader Majella Nicholson.

Y GROESLON

GUIDING: New units opening for Rainbows (5-7) and Guides (10-14) and vacancies also for Brownies (7-10), plus teenage/ adult volunteers. Contact Lesley Roberts 07583 786487 lesley.d.roberts@btinternet.com CLWB BOWLIO MAT BYR: Groeslon Short Mat Bowling Club meet in Groeslon Village Hall every Thurs, at 2pm and at 7pm, both sessions are of two hours duration, with a break for refreshments. No previous experience necessary.