FOUR PAGES OF COMMUNITY DIARY FROM ACROSS THE REGION:
ABERDARON
ST HYWYN’S CHURCH SERVICES: Sun 10am Holy Communion. Thurs 10.15am Holy Communion; 9.30pm Silent Prayer. All services are bilingual. Llanfaelrhys Church: Sun 2pm Evening Prayer in Welsh. More information www.st-hywyn.org.uk.
ABERERCH
ST CAWRDAF’S CHURCH: 11am on the first Sunday in each month, Communion.
ABERSOCH
DRU YOGA CLASSES: Abersoch Village Hall. Monday 7-8.15pm and Wednesday 10.30-11.45am. 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. Classes 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.
BEDDGELERT ST MARY’S CHURCH: 9.30am every Sunday Anglican bilingual service.
CATHOLIC SERVICES: Porthmadog and Pwllheli parish Mass times: Saturday evening Mass at St Joseph’s Church, Pwllheli 6.30pm; Sunday Mass at 9am at the 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. STRAWBERRY TEA: (leave out until July 12) Dawn’s strawberry tea for breast cancer care will be held this year on Saturday, July 29 at Beddgelert School for 2pm onwards. Raffle and cake stall for which all donations are gratefully received. Admission £5 per person on entry for afternoon tea. Warm welcome to all. Contact Dawn or Alice on 01766 890565.
BETHEL
CAPEL BETHEL: Gorffennaf 16 am 10yb. Parch John I Jones, Bae Colwyn. CLWB BOWLIO MAT BYR: The Club meet at the Memorial Hall every Wednesday between 1pm and 3pm with a break for refreshments. Coaching and equipment provided. Ring 01248 670018 for more information. CYSEGR: Sul Gorffennaf 16 am 10yb: Islwyn Hughes, dim Ysgol Sul tan mis Medi. PUBLIC MEETING: to discuss changes of boundary of Llanddeiniolen Community Council and create a Bethel Community Council. Initial meeting and open to everyone to this important meeting to discuss the future of our services and the challenges. Thursday, July 27, starting at 7pm in the Bethel Memorial Hall. Sion Jones will be giving a presentation with regards to the matters, and a public debate will then be held. Tea and coffee available free. BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION: The total raised from the House to House collection in Bethel was £298.22. The Committee is most grateful for all who collected and to the general public for all donations received.
BETWS GARMON
ST GARMON’S CHURCH: Third Sunday each month, 11.45am Cymun endigaid, 4pm Holy Communion. 5th Sunday of each month, bilingual Holy communion at 4pm. All other Sundays, 4pm Evensong only.
BLAENAU FFESTINIOG
BRIDGE CAFE: 3D Jisaw Journey. Free Exhibition - Travel round the world with these beautiful models. How many can you identify - Bridge Cafe 9am-5pm. Poetry Group - Tues 10.30am to noon. Acoustic Music Night - Thurs 7.45pm-10pm. Non-alcoholic venue. Siop Siarad - Panad a sgwrs 4th Sat of the month. IT’S A SMALL WORLD: (Old Billiard Hall), Scalextric Club Night - Up to 14s - Thurs 4pm-5.30pm £2, 14+ Thurs 6.30pm-8.30pm - £3, Vintage Players - Fri 5pm-7pm £3. ARMY CADET FORCE (ACF): Blaenau Ffestiniog ACF open every Thurs 7-9pm for young people age 12-18 years of the town and surrounding areas. It is a local Youth Organisation which aims to develop a sense of community in the cadets whilst providing fun, exciting and adventurous opportunities. www.facebook.BlaenauFfestiniogPlatoon AGE WELL: Every Wed at the Community Centre (near the Leisure Centre): 9.30am-4pm. Tai Chi: 10.30am-11.30am. Indoor Bowls: 11.45am-12.45am. Art (Creative Hour): noon-1pm. Gentle Chair Exercise: 1pm-2pm. Card Games: 2pm-3pm. Youth Club for the over 50s! Contact Stephen at info@acgm.co.uk BLAENAU FFESTINIOG MEN’S SHED: A place where men gather together to talk and make new friends, recycle, reuse, restore and share their skills and experiences. Every Tuesday 10.30am-1.30pm at Tan Y Maen, contact blaenaumensshed1@gmail.com for more information, or call 01766 830203.
BONTNEWYDD
YOUTH CLUB: Bontnewydd Youth Club leaders John and Maria offer a warm welcome to the young people of Bontnewydd and surrounding villages to participate in the club’s activities. The club is open every Tuesday from 7-9pm and open to students from Year Seven upwards. Activities scheduled this year include trips out of the club to participate in Ice skating, Indoor Climbing, Ten Pin Bowling, trips to the cinema. Also a range of activities offered within the club including pool, table tennis, cookery, boxing punch bag and game consoles. Members will also be given the opportunity to achieve the NICAS indoor climbing Level 1 climbing certificate. If you require any further information regarding the club, contact John on 0791 9923548 or Maria.
HWYL Y BONT: Wednesday July 12 Bingo in the Bontnewydd Community Centre 6.30pm. Entry £1. Thursday, July 13, Noson Lawen with John Eifion, Lois Eifion, Band Ysgol Bontnewydd, Ensemble Pres Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen, Ela Haf Williams, Dylan Williams, Emyr Jones and Heidi Sailsbury Turner. Doors open at 7pm tickets £5. Friday, July 14 - To finish off the week a Curry and Quiz evening at the Newborough Arms 7pm Adults £8, Children £4, during which the raffle will be drawn. Please note the Golf Tournament will be held later on in the year. if you require any information or wish to take part in any of the events contact Hwyl y Bont via facebook or email Hwylybont@sky.com. PROGRAMME FOR THE WEEK: Thursday, July 13 Noson Lawen with John Eifion, Lois Eifion, Band Ysgol Bontnewydd, Ensemble Pres Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen, Ela Haf Williams, Dylan Williams, Emyr Jones and Heidi Sailsbury Turner. Doors open at 7pm tickets £5. Friday July 14 - To finish off the week a Curry and Quiz evening at the Newborough Arms 7pm Adults £8. Children £4, during which the raffle will be drawn. The Golf Tournament will be held later on in the year. if you require any information or wish to take part in any of the events contact Hwyl y Bont via facebook or email Hwylybont@sky.com. AGE CYMRU GWYNEDD A MôN: Will be holding an Open Day at its new premises, Y Cartref, Bontnewydd, LL54 7UW, on Saturday, July 15, between 10am and 4pm. Members of the public will have an opportunity to visit the recently renovated building and to see for themselves the community and age well facilities to be provided at Y Cartref. Light refreshments will be available on the day. Please contact Aled Evans on 01286 685 921 or aled@ acgm.co.uk for more information. BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION: The total raised from the House to House collection in Bontnewydd was £246.10. The Committee is most grateful for all who collected and to the general public for all donations received.
BORTH Y GEST
ST CYNGAR’S CHURCH: 11.15am Morning Prayer (1st and 3rd Sundays), 11.15am Eucharist (2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays).
CAEATHRO
SEGONTIUM JUDO CLUB: Judo classes are held for children between 7 and 14 years of age on Mon evenings at Canolfan y Capel Caeathro at £3 a session. Contact club secretary Hannah Hughes on 01286 672344 or find on Facebook – SegontiumJudoClub. CAEATHRO GARDENING CLUB: Members are invited by Alison Williams to a Garden Party at ‘Dolwenth’, Lon Ty Gwyn, Llanllyfni. on Saturday July 15 from 2.30pm onwards. Parking is available in the school playground at the bottom of the lane near Rhedyw Road. Contributions of food towards the refreshments will be appreciated. Please note that parts of the garden are a little uneven. BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION: The total raised from the House to House collection in Caeathro was £151.17. The Committee is most grateful for all who collected and to the general public for all donations received.
CAERNARFON
CATHOLIC CHURCH: St David and St Helen Catholic Church, Twthill East, Caernarfon. Weekend masses Sat 6pm. Sunday Masses at Our Lady and St James, Bangor at 10am and 5pm. Father Adrian Moran is the priest at both churches. PENTECOSTAL: Caernarfon Pentecostal Church, 10.30am every Sun at Canolfan Gwyrfai, Cibyn Industrial Estate, with young people’s groups (Creche 0-3yrs, King’s Kids 4-9yrs, Frequency 9-13yrs, Energise 14-17yrs) during the adult service. Wednesday at 5.30pm will be Good News club. For details, contact Mr P Hummel (senior church leader) on 01286 673276. ROYAL WELCH COMRADES ASSOCIATION: Monthly meetings at the Ex-Service Club. First Wednesday every month at 7pm. All ex-service members are welcome. SHELTER CYMRU: Housing advice at the Citizens Advice Bureau on Tues 9.30am-12.30pm. Ring 01248 671005 for an appointment. BRIDGE: Caernarfon Duplicate Bridge Club meets every Friday at 7pm at the library. Phone Clive Emery on 01286 676474. EX-SERVICE: Caernarfon Ex-Service Club is open to new social members. Contact the club steward on 01286 672761 between 7-11pm. BOLLYWOOD INDIAN DANCING: Thursdays, 7.30-8.30pm, at Feed My Lambs Venue. £4.50 adults and £2.50 children. Contact 07827 572842, bollywoodburnout.com. GUIDING: Vacancies for Rainbows, Brownies and Guides, plus teenage and adult volunteers. Contact Lesley Roberts 07583786487 lesley.d.roberts@btinternet.com T’AI CHI QIGONG: This gentle form of exercise is very effective for relaxation, health and well being and is suitable for all ages and abilities. Classes are relatively informal, relaxed and have an emphasis on enjoyment. Weekly classes - Tues 10.30am-noon and 6.30pm-8pm at the Beacon Climbing Centre, Cibyn Industrial Estate - £5 per session. For information and to book your place, as numbers are limited, contact Lindsay on 01286 870353. GRŵP YSGRIFENNU: Ydych chi’n ysgrifennu pethau ffeithiol fel bywgraffiad, neu straeon byrion, cerddi, nofel neu drama yn y Gymraeg, ac yn hunan-nodi fel person anabl ac/neu oes gennych gyflwr iechyd corfforol neu feddyliol hirdymor? Ydych chi’n ffansïo gweithio heb unrhyw gost i chi efo ysgrifennwyr eraill mewn grp bach cyfeillgar er mwyn datblygu’ch gwaith? Beth am ffeindio allan am grwp newydd arbennig sy’n bwriadu dod at eu gilydd yn ardal Caernarfon bob mis? Am fwy o wybodaeth, cysylltwch â: denni@dacymru. com neu post@dacymru.com. Ffôn: 029 2055 1040. MAESINCLA EYE: Community Group and Centre, 15 Ffordd Elidir. CAB surgery for general advice/benefits check etc, every Wed between 10am-1pm. For further info, contact Natalie Keys on 07825678836. For Communities First info/training etc, contact Eiriona on 01286 674698. Cllr Cemlyn Rees Williams will hold a surgery on the last Wed of the month, between 5pm-6pm. To book an appointment, ring 01286 674977/07955951403. For further info, contact Tracy on maesinclaeye@yahoo.com CYLCH TI A FI MAESINCLA: Pob Dydd Gwener - tymor Ysgol yn unig, 12:45-2.15 Yn Cylch Maesincla, Safle Plas Pawb. TI A FI NODDFA: Mae sesiwn Ti a Fi yn cael ei gynnal bob bore dydd Mawrth 9.30 tan 11yb yn Ganolfan Noddfa. Croeso cynnes i ddod i gymdeithasu ac i chwarae. SALSA DANCING: for beginners at Feed my Lambs, Caernarfon every Wed between 8-9pm. Cost £3. CWMNI COFIS BACH: Tues, free. Drama Club: 3.45-4.45pm year 3-6. 5-6pm years 7-10. Guitar and Drumming Club, Year 4+, 20 minute sessions timetabled between 3.45pm and 7.30pm. Art Club: 3.45-4.30pm, years 0-2; 4.45-5.45, years 3-6; 6pm-7pm, years 7-10. Register on 07765 655 848. 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 desperately needs new Leaders to help in both the Beaver 6-8yr olds and also in the Cub section 8-10yr olds, they meet on Tuesdays and Mondays respectively at 6-7:30pm, contact GSL Stephen if you are interested on 01286 671776. BANC BWYD ARFON FOOD BANK: Situated at Canolfan Gwyrfai (Pentecostal Church) Cibyn Estate, open between noon and 2pm. Tuesday and Friday.If you wish to contribute the Food Bank can arrange to collect the food- non- perishable 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. AGEING WELL: Age Cymru Gwynedd a Mon have teamed up with Communities First and Gwynedd Council to run an ageing well project for over-50s in Bangor and Caernarfon. The aim is to encourage older people to come for a cuppa and a chat, and to take part in activities if they so wish. For example there are gentle chair exercises in the scout hut in Maesincla, Caernarfon every Wednesday from 10am onwards, a computer skills course every Friday from 10am onwards, whereby people can bring their own devices to learn on, or use ones provided for them. SEQUENCE DANCING: Held every Tuesday at the Galeri, 8-10pm, a warm welcome to all. Contact Mrs Pat Davies 673623 for more information. 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. GWYNEDD COUNCIL OPUS: can support people aged 25 and over on their journey to work, volunteering and training. This support includes initial one to one meetings, Work Star assessments and completion of an action plan, Group work activities to improve confidence and self-esteem, Training opportunities to improve skills, Volunteering and work placements to gain practical work experience, Job search and CV writing skills, and Interview techniques. For more information contact the team on 01286 682 730 or Opus@gwynedd.llyw.cymru. OPUS is funded by the European Social Fund. DR MORRIS TRUST: The trustees of the Dr Morris Trust offers grants to young people in the parish of Llanrug and in the Town and Liberties of Caernarfon who are undergoing Higher or Further Education and those who are now apprenticed to a trade or profession. Application forms which should be forwarded to the Secretary by July 31 may be obtained from: E Pursglove ACA, Secretary, A Hughes-Jones, Dyson & Co, Chartered Accountants, Capel Moreia, South Penrallt, Caernarfon, LL55 1NS. CASTLE SQUARE CHURCH: This Sunday, July 16, at Castle Square Church, there will be a service of Holy Communion at 10.30am, during which the new welcome area beneath the church gallery will be dedicated in memory of former church secretary and treasurer, Alan J Morris. Tea and coffee will be served after the service and a very warm welcome is extended to all to see the alterations. CAEATHRO GARDENING CLUB: Members are invited by Alison Williams to a Garden Party at ‘Dolwenth’, Lon Ty Gwyn, Llanllyfni. on Saturday July 15 from 2.30pm onwards. Parking is available in the school playground at the bottom of the lane near Rhedyw Road. Contributions of food towards the refreshments will be appreciated. Please note that parts of the garden are a little uneven. BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION: The total raised from the House to House collection in Caernarfon was £529.76. The total raised in the Caernarfon and district amounted to £4305. The Committee is most grateful for all who collected and to the general public for all donations received.