FOUR PAGES OF COMMUNITY DIARY FROM ACROSS THE REGION:

ABERDARON

ST HYWYN’S CHURCH SERVICES: Sun 10am Holy Communion. Thurs 10.15am Holy Communion; 9.30am 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 07833 663717 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 Most Holy Redeemer Church Porthmadog; Sunday Mass 11.30am at St Joseph’s Church Pwllheli. Weekday Masses 10.15am in Porthmadog and 10am in Pwllheli. SHORT MAT BOWLS: Takes place every Tuesday, from 7-9pm in Beddgelert Community Hall. It’s very informal, everyone is welcome, no experience is needed, bowls are provided, any age can play, and it’s fun! Go on, have a change of scene, give it a try!

BETHEL

CAPEL BETHEL (CAPEL SARON): Rhagfyr 24 a 31. Dim gwasanaeth. Ionawr 7, am 10yb Gwasanaeth Dechrau’r Flwyddyn.

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 Rhagfyr 24. Fydd dim gwasanaeth, ond ar fore dydd Nadolig gwahoddir unrhyw un i droi i mewn i’r Cysegr i ymuno mewn gwasanaeth Cymun am 10yb dan ofal y Gweinidog Parchedig Marcus Wyn Robinson. Sul Rhagfyr 31 yn y Cysegr am 10yb: Gwasanaeth byr yn y Festri gyda phanad yn dilyn.

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. EGLWYS BETWS GARMON CHURCH: Bilingual Carols by Candlelight with Holy Communion, on Christmas Eve at 4pm, followed by mulled wine and mince pies. Croeso i bawb. Christmas Day, 9.15am Holy Communion.

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 have an opportunity to achieve the NICAS indoor climbing Level 1 climbing certificate. For any further information about the club, contact John on 0791 9923548 or Maria. AGE CYMRU: Gweithgareddau yn “Y Cartref”: Pob dydd Mawrth – Clwb Gwanwyn – Clwb Creadigol gydag amrywiaeth o artistiaid 10yb tan 3yp. Pob dydd Gwener – Clwb Ffitrwydd – FABS gyda Myra Cook – 3yp tan 4yp -£3. Y CARTREF: Mi fydd cinio poeth yn cael ei gynnig yn “Y Cartref”. Clwb Cinio pob Dydd Llun, Mercher a Gwener sydd yn cynnig pryd 2 gwrs am £6. Hefyd cynnig Cawl, brechdan, cacen a phaned i gyd am £7.50 neu 2 am £10 yn ddyddiol a drwy’r dydd. HWYL Y BONT: Christmas Carols. Sunday December 24 at 5.30pm. Ganolfan Bontnewydd. Bontnewydd Band, with Mullied Wine, mince pies and of course Father Christmas. HWYL Y BONT AGM: January 18, 2018 7.30pm at the Newborough Arms Bontnewydd. New members welcome. For more information contact hwylybont@sky. com or HwylyBont Facebook.

BORTH Y GEST

ST CYNGAR’S CHURCH: 11.15am Morning Prayer (1st and 3rd Sundays), 11.15am Eucharist (2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays). BETHEL CAPEL ANNIBYNWYR: On Christmas morning, at Capel Bethel, the historic chapel in Borth-y-Gest, a short service in English at 10-00am to celebrate Christ’s birth.

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.

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. 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 (5-7years), Brownies (7-10 years) and Guides (10+), 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: The Club will take a Christmas break and restart on Friday, January 12 at Felin Heli at 8pm. Then Tuesday January 16 at the usual venue Y Galeri, Caernarfon. For more information contact Mrs Pat Davies on 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. 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. AGE CYMRU: Can you spare a few hours a week to help the local aged 50+ charity for Gwynedd and Anglesey? Age Cymru Gwynedd a Môn is seeking volunteers who are able to help out with the running of both its 39 Pool Street Caernarfon shop (Monday to Saturday) and in the Café it runs at the Caernarfon Criminal Justice Centre, Llanberis Road, (Monday to Friday). (Any relevant training will be provided as required and any travel costs reimbursed.) For more information contact Nicola Jennings on 01286 808 732 or Nicola@acgm. co.uk MAYOR’S CHRISTMAS FUND 2017: On behalf of the Mayor, donations are welcomed to the above fund. The money will be used to help those who are not able to fully enjoy the Christmas festivities. All donations will be acknowledged in the Press CAPEL SALEM: Sul diwethaf cynhaliwyd oedfa’r bore am 10yb dan arweiniad y gweinidog Parch J Ronald Williams gyda chymorth nifer o’r aelodau yn cyflwyno gwir neges y Nadolig o wahanol safbwyntiau ar lafar ac ar gân. Yr organydd oedd Ieuan Jones gyda Mererid Mair yn cyfeilio ar yr allweddellau. Y casglyddion oedd Dafydd Gwydion,Llywelyn,Seren Lois a Deian. Yn oedfa’r pnawn am 4yp dan arweiniad y Parch J Ronald Williams cafwyd cyfle i fyfyrio ar y testun “Y daith i Fethlehem” gyda Ieuan Jones yn cyfeilio ac Alun Jones yn llywyddu. Bore Sul nesaf am 10.00 edrychwn ymlaen at gyflwyniad Nadolig y plant / ieuenctid ar y thema ”Seren”. Ni chynhelir oedfa’r pnawn a am 4yb. Bore dydd Nadolig bydd oedfa yn y festri am 9.30yb Safwe Salem. capelsalemcaernarfon.com CAERNARFON & DWYFOR RAMBLERS: On Sunday, December 17 around 50 members of C&D Ramblers gathered at the Royal Victoria Hotel, Llanberis for a three course Christmas Lunch, with coffee, mince pies and lots of chat to follow. On Saturday, December 30 it’s back to boots and butties as the group take part in y Cerddwyr Ramblers Cymru annual Festival of Winter Walks. A warm welcome awaits anyone who would like to join this easy, six mile circular coastal walk from Caernarfon Airport. A 10.30am start leads to the western shore of Y Foryd, before visiting historic 18th century Fort Belan (£2 donation) at the fast flowing entrance to the Menai Straits. Then an edge of the sea walk, with views of Ynys Llanddwyn and Llŷn, back to welcoming refreshments at the airport’s Hems Café. The walk rounds off the group’s 50 plus mountain, country and coast walks of 2017. For walks in 2018 contact Dave Woods at 01286 650696 or davewoods@toucansurf.com LLANBEBLIG BENEFICE CHRISTMAS SERVICES: St Peblig, Parish Church. Noswyl Nadolig, 11yh Cymun Hanner Nos. Dydd Nadolig, 8yb, Cymun y Wawr. St Mary’s: Friday, December 22, 4.30pm Crib Service, Christmas Eve, 9pm First Communion of Christmas. Christmas Day, 9.15am Holy Communion at Betws Garmon church.

RAFFLE: Gold N Games shop in Caernarfon is running a raffle for the children’s ward in Ysbyty Gwynedd to get a Playstation 4 and games for them. The draw will be made Thursday, December 21 at the Ship and Castle pub around 9pm: 1st prize is electric guitar hopefully signed by the Routines with bag amp and learners book; 2nd prize is £30 bar tab at Ship and Castle; 3rd prize £20 voucher to spend in goild n games; 4th prize £10 meal voucher for ainsworths and 5th prize is selection of PS3 games. £1 a ticket available from Gold N Games, Ship and Castle, Iwan’s Newsagents. BITE-SIZED CAROLS: Take a break from shopping for a 20 minute “Bite-Sized Carol Service”. Castle Square Church. A warm welcome to all: Wednesday, December 20, 11am; Friday, December 22, 4pm; Saturday, December 23, 11am. SEILO: Y Sul yma cafwyd oedfa Nadolig arbennig iawn yng ngofal plant yr Ysgol Sul. Cafwyd hanes geni’r Baban Iesu ac ymweliad y Bugeiliaid a’r Gwŷr Doeth drwy gyfrwng carolau modern a thraddodiadol. Hoffai’r swyddogion ddiolch o galon i’r plant, athrawon Yr Ysgol Sul a’r rhieni am eu gwaith caled o baratoi oedfa mor arbennig. Ar ddiwedd yr oedfa cafwyd parti Nadolig y plant yn y theatr ac ymweliad arbennig gan Sion Corn. Y Sul nesaf bydd oedfa’r Bore am 10 yng ngofal y bobol ifanc a’r aelodau ac yna am 11.30 yr hwyr cynhelir y gwasanaeth Carol a Chymun blynyddol ar noswyl y Nadolig.

CLYNNOG FAWR

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).

EBENESER: Rhagfyr 24: 10yb Y Parch Gwenda Richards – Gweinidog. Rhagfyr 31: 5.30yh Y Parch Iwan Llewelyn Jones, Porthmadog. Ionawr 7, 2018. 10yb Oedfa’r Ofalaeth yng Nghapel Bwlan dan ofal y Gweinidog - Y Parch Gwenda Richards. Nos Fawrth, Ionawr 9. 2018, Ebeneser: 6.30yh. Pregeth ddechrau’r flwyddyn dan ofal Y Parch Carwyn Siddall, Llanuwchlyn. Croeso cynnes i bawb ymuno. ST BEUNO’S CHURCH: Sunday December 24, 11am bilingual Crib service. Monday December 25, 9.30-10.15am bilingual Christmas Communion Service. St Gwynndaf Llanwnda Sunday, December 24, 11pm bilingual midnight mass. A warm welcome to all, at all services. A Happy Peaceful Christmas to everyone.

CRICIETH

CAPEL Y TRAETH: Rhagfyr 24, 10am: Gwasanaeth Nadolig. Rhagfyr 31, 10am: Parch Reuben Roberts. 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, 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. SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF SOUTH CAERNARVONSHIRE: An international organisation helping women and girls achieve their potential by inspiring action and creating opportunities to transform lives through a global network of members locally and internationally. Meetings held twice a month in either Criccieth or Llannor. Social events are held to raise funds for local and national charities. New members welcome. See the Facebook page or ring Margery Griffin 078111 86969 for more information. RNLI: The Criccieth RNLI shop and Boatshed are open from 11am-5pm at weekends, until just before Christmas. Cards, calendars, clothing, confectionery, stocking fillers of all sorts - and for youngsters who `have everything’ membership of Storm Force will involve them directly with the RNLI. And into the bargain you’ll have a cheerful welcome. Every purchase you make will not only brighten your Christmas, but help your local volunteer crew to stay afloat - surely a winner! LIBRARY: Christmas raffle for adults, borrow 4 books or more to enter the draw to win a hamper. Tel 01766 522256.

DEINIOLEN

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

MOBILE POST SERVICE: at Deiniolen, every Friday 10.45am-12.15pm. Situated at Library car park, High Street, Deiniolen. DEINIOLEN LIBRARY: Click and Collect Service.Mon 9-10am 2-3pm. Tue 9-10.30am 2-3pm. Wed 9-10.30am 2-3pm. Thu 9-10.30am 2-3pm. Fri No Service. EGLWYS CRIST: Ar Noswyl y Nadolig (Rhagfyr 24) cynhelir Cymun y Nadolig yn yr Eglwys am 6pm. Y Canon Idris Thomas fydd yn gweinyddu. Croeso i bawb o bob enwad. NOSWYL Y NADOLIG: Nos Sul (Rhagfyr 24) am 6pm bydd gwasanaeth Cymun Cymraeg Y Nadolig yn Eglwys Crist. Gwasanaethir gan y Canon Idris Thomas. Croeso cynnes i bawb i ymuno yn y gwasanaeth arbennig hwn.

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

CHURCH: Service every Sunday at 9.30am. English service first Sunday of every month at 3pm. TI A FI/MOTHER AND TODDLER: Now meet in the school at 1.30pm on Thursdays.

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 phone Rosie on 01758 740184 for information.

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 07833 663717 or email SimplyYoga@btinternet.com for more information.

LLANBERIS

GUIDING: Vacancies for Senior Section (14-26). Contact Lesley Roberts 07583786487 lesley.d.roberts@btinternet. com ST PADARN’S CHURCH: Saturday December 23, Stable trail commencing outside the Heights at 2pm, light refreshments and craft activities to follow at St Padarn’s church. Sunday December 24, 9.30am Holy Eucharist, 2pm Crib service, children are welcome to come dressed as characters from the nativity story. Christmas Day, 10am Holy Eucharist. Sunday December 31, 10.30am Ministry Area Service, followed by a bring and share lunch, 11.50pm, short service of prayers and welcoming in the new year.

LLANDDEINIOLEN

EGLWYS ST DEINIOL: Rhagfyr 24, Dim Gwasanaeth yn St Deiniol. 9yh Gwasanaeth Cymun yn St Helen, Penisarwaen.

LLANDUDWEN

ST TUDWEN’S CHURCH: Services on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month at 9.30am. For information phone 01758 770321. Christmas day service 9.30am all are very welcome. For more info phone 01758 770321

LLANDWROG

CAPEL BWLAN: Rhagfyr 24, Gwasanaeth Nadolig am 10yb. Rhagfyr 31, Uno yn Eglwys y Bryn am 9.30yb. Ionawr 7, Parch Gwenda Richards,Sul Gofalaeth am 10yb.

LLANENGAN

ST ENGAN: No services December 24. Holy Communion December 31 at 9am.

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.

PLAYGROUP: at Llanengan Community Centre is open from Monday to Thursday, 9.15am-11.45am. If anyone would like to join the bonus ball, contact Caryl or Non.

LLANGIAN

ST CIAN: No services December 24. Holy Communion Service Christmas Morning 9am.

LLANGWNNADL.

ST GWYNHOEDL’S CHURCH: Christmas Services. Sunday December 24, Holy Communion Service at 9.30am. Christmas Day, Monday. Dec 25, Holy Communion Service at 10am. For further details of other churches in the Ministry Area see the Bro Madryn website http://www.bromadryn. church/ also on Facebook and Twitter.

LLANLLYFNI

ST RHEDYW: Diwrnod Nadolig, Dydd Llun, Rhagfyr 25, 7am Y Plygain.

LLANRUG

ST MICHAELS CHURCH: Sunday December 24, Crib Service at 2pm, bring the children along to enjoy the story of Christmas with us, children can come along in their favourite dress up outfit. Holy Eucharist Christmas Service at 9pm. A reminder to everyone that the 100 club payment for 2018 is due, this costs £1 per month and can be paid either half yearly or yearly, we have some numbers spare, see either Wendy or Beryl. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. CAPEL Y RHOS: Rhagfyr 24 Sul yr Aelodau, Dim Ysgol Sul. Rhagfyr 25 Bore dydd Nadolig, cynhelir gwasanaeth byr am 9yb yn y festri. Rhagfyr 31, Anna Jane Evans, am 10yb. Dim Ysgol Sul. Ionawr 7 Y Gweinidog, Y Parch Marcus Robinson. Am 10yb. Gweinyddir y Cymun. Dim Ysgol Sul 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. HAFAN ELAN LLANRUG: Age Well Activities for the local aged 50 and over population. Activities held every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday including a lunch club, Bingo, gentle chair exercise and computer classes. Contact Eilwen Charters on 01286 669 287 for more information.

LLANWNDA

CAPEL GLANRHYD: Rhagfyr 24, - Oedfa Nadolig. Rhagfyr 31, Uno yn Eglwys y Bryn, 9.30yb. CYLCH TI A FI: Baby and Toddler Group is held in Canolfan Bro Llanwnda, Weds Term time 1.15-3pm. Parents, Carers and Childminders all welcome.

LLANYSTUMDWY

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

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. Donations of wool for charity [projects gratly appreciated.

NANT PERIS

ST PERIS CHURCH: Sunday December 24, 2pm Crib service 11.30pm Christmas Holy Eucharist. Sunday December 31, 10.30am Ministry area service at St Padarn’s church, Llanberis, followed by bring and share lunch.

NANTLLE

CANOLFAN LLYS LLYWELYN: Coffee Morning - every Friday 10.30am-noon, in a relaxed, happy enviroment Craft club - every other wednesday -10.30am on wards, Do you have crafty fingers or would you like to learn a new craft?

NEFYN

AGE WELL: Classes held at the Ganolfan Nefyn. Mon: Gentle Exercise 9.30-10.30am. Interactive Art 10.45am-12-45pm. Wed: Craft/Art 9.30-11.30am. Drama Noon1.30pm. Choir 1.30-3.30pm. Welsh for beginners and advanced classes 2pm-3pm. Fri: Exercise for over 50`s, 9.30-10.30am Line Dancing 2.30-4.00pm. CHOIR: Age Well Nefyn choir. New members are very welcome to join the choir. Male singers especially needed, so do come and have a go we meet every Wednesday at 1.30pm-3.30pm. 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 more information contact Tara: email - info@ gwyneddmindfulness.co.uk. phone: 01766 530839, www.gwyneddmindfulness.co.uk.

PENISARWAEN

AIL GYLCHU: Mae bin ail-gylchu Antur Waunfawr wedi ei leoli yng nghyntedd Ysgol Gymuned Penisarwaen. Croeso 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.

ST HELENS CHURCH: Open Church: Thursday December 21 from 3pm-7pm. All are welcome to call in the Church to light a candle in the light of the Christmas tree in rememvrance of the departed, sick. suffering, laonely, soldiers and their families, missing persons, homeless, poor, countries and their people in emergency or any other personal reasons, Popular Welsh carols will be played in the backround, Free teaa or coffee and a mince pie available CHRISTMAS SERVICES: Sunday December 24, Christmas Eve, 11am Crib Service for Children young people and families. Carols will be sung by and with Calipso a group of young local women playing the ukulele. Estynnir croeso cynnes i bawb a warm welcome is extended to all. 9pm Christmas Candle lit Communion Service. CEMETERY FUND: The following donation has been gratefully recieved towards the Cemetery Fund £100 Mrs Meinir Griffith and Family, Tros Waun. BINGO: The next cash bingo will be held at the Church hall on Wednesday January 10 at 7pm. WHIST DRIVE: The next weekly will be held on Tuesday January 9 at 7pm. PWYLLGOR NEUADD GYMUNED: Cynhelir “Croeso’r Nadolig” pnawn Iau, Rhagfyr 21, am 2yp yn y Neuadd Gymuned. Eitemau gan blant yr Ysgol ac aelodau’r Pwyllgor Neuadd Gymuned. Mynediad yn cynnwys mins pei a phaned £2. Croeso i rieni, teulu a ffrindiau.

PENRHYNDEUDRAETH

CAPEL FRON: Sun services at 10.30am. Until further notice evening services will be held at Yr Hen Fanc, Penrhyn at 5pm. 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.

PENTREFELIN

CLWB Y FELIN: met for a private lunch on Thursday, December 14. The club wishes all its members and friends a very Happy Christmas. The next main meeting will be at 2pm on Thursday, January 11, which will be the AGM, when a new Committee and Officers will be appointed. The retiring Committee wish the new one every success for 2018. The programme for 20188 can be seen on the web site, www.clwbfelin.simplesite.com.

PENYGROES

CHRIST CHURCH: Christmas Eve Service will be held at 11pm at St Gwyndaf Church Llanwnda. Christmas Day 10am service at Christ church Penygroes and St Rhedyw, Llanllyfni Plygain at 7am. TREFN OEDFAON: Sul, Rhagfyr 24: Capel Calfaria - Oedfa am 10yb - Y Parch Ddr Rhys Llwyd; Capel y Groes - Oedfa am 10yb - Oedfa’r Nadolig; Capel Soar - Oedfa am 10yb - Nerys Griffith dim Ysgol Sul - dim Oedfa’r hwyr. BORE NADOLIG: Rhagfyr 25 - Oedfa Gymun Undebol am 9yb yng Nghapel y Groes, o dan ofal Y Parch Gwenda Richards. TREFN OEDFAON: Sul, Rhagfyr 31: Capel Calfaria - Oedfa am 10yb - Eurfryn Davies; Capel y Groes - Uno yn Soar; Capel Soar - Oedfa am 10yb - Y Parch Harry Parry - 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: 01286 880650 ~ 07958 729020. 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 01286 831092 for details. 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 Penygroes Library on Fridays 2-4pm. Free admission.

PONTLLYFNI

CAPEL BRYNAERAU: Rhagfyr 24 Dim Oedfa. Rhagfyr 31 Dim Oedfa.

PORTHMADOG

GWASANAETHAU: Rhagfyr 24, Salem, Porthmadog 10am: Parch Iwan Llewelyn Jones. 11.30pm: Uno yng Nghapel y Porth, Bethel, Borth-y-Gest 10am: Uno yn Salem. 11.30pm: Uno yng Nghapel y Porth. CAPEL Y PORTH, PORTHMADOG 10AM: Uno yn Salem. 11.30pm: Gwasanaeth i groesawu’r Nadolig. Peniel, Tremadog 10am: Parch Christopher Prew. Bethel, Golan 2pm: Parch Christopher Prew. Jerusalem, Garndolbenmaen 5pm: Parch Christopher Prew. Bore Dydd Nadolig am 9 cynhelir gwasanaeth undebol yng Nghapel y Porth. Rhagfyr 31, Gwasanaeth undebol yng Nghapel y Porth, Porthmadog am 10yb. Gwasanaethir gan y Parch Ioan Wyn Gruffydd. CATHOLIC CHURCH: New winter Mass times: St Joseph’s, Pwllheli Sat 6.30pm (Welsh) and Sun 9am (English); Church of the Most Holy Redeemer, Porthmadog Sun 11.30am (English). 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 and pay a visit! 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 2nd Friday of the month and Roman History talks on the last Friday of each month, both 11am, at Penrhyndeudraeth Church Hall. Contact Syd Caplan 01766 522238, email sydney.caplan@btinternet. com. LIBRARY: Christmas raffle for adults, borrow 4 books or more to enter the draw to win a hamper. Christmas story packs, limited availability, please ask staff. Wed, Dec 20, 10am-1pm, CAB, no appointment necessary. Tel 01766 514091. CYMDEITHAS UNDEBOL: Capel y Porth a Jeriwsalem. Dan arweiniad y Gweinidog Christopher Prew cynhaliwyd ‘Blas yr Wyl’ ar Ragfyr 18. Agorwyd y noson gan Elfed Lewis o Drawsfynydd sydd a’r bwriad o fynd yn weinidog ac wedyn cafwyd orig o garolau cynnulleidfaol a darlleniadau amrywiol a pherthnasol gan 12 o aelodau’r Gymdeithas, sef Meryl Pike, Gwen Puw, Nerys Roberts, Rhian Prew, Margaret Williams, Margaret Humphreys, Hefina Jones, William Owen, Susan Owen, Gwynne Wheldon, Selwyn Griffiths ac Eleri Pugh. Talwyd y diolchiadau gan y Parch Dewi Morris a chfeiriodd yn arbennig at deulu’r Ty Capel am addurno’r festri mor chwaethus. Mwynhawyd y mins peis a’r te a baratowyd gan y chwiorydd. Taer erfyniwyd gan y Gweinidog am gwestiynau addas gan yr aelodau ar gyfer Hawl i Holi ar Ionawr 15, 2018.

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. CAPEL SEION: Rhagfyr 25 am 10yb Gwasanaeth Undebol Nadolig. 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: New winter Mass times from beginning of November: St Joseph’s, Pwllheli Sat 6.30pm (Welsh) and Sun 9am (English); Church of the Most Holy Redeemer, Porthmadog 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. We are there to help you. MUSIC: Every Monday, between 7-9pm, at Allports Fish and Chips Shop with local jazz musicians. Free admission. Phone 01758 612641. CANOLFAN FELIN FACH: Provides a daily drop-in service for anyone who needs company, support or information. Everyone is welcome to call in without a prior appointment. Monday 10am-4pm; Tuesday 10am-5pm; Wed 12pm-5pm; Thurs 10am-5pm; Friday 10am-4pm. The centre offers a very wide range of activities in the Drop-in they include art, crafts, computer skills, scrabble, first aid courses, and much more. Call Angharad on 01758 701611 or visit the Centre on Penlan Street. The centre also has a therapeutic garden project in Botwnnog. Usually go out on Wednesday and Thursday depending on weather. For more information contact Sami on 01758 701611. 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. Plan to meet 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.

POLICE SURGERY: If anything’s bothering you or if you have any ideas regarding improving community safety, come to the Police Surgery, between 10am-11am on the first Wed of each month, in Pwllheli Police Station, Ala Road.

SCHOOL UNIFORMS: Second Hand Ysgol Cymerau School Uniforms, now at Caffi Glan Y Môr, South Beach – Contact 01758 612434 Stocks are currently running low for Second Hand Ysgol Cymerau School Uniforms therefore they would be grateful of any jumpers, coats or polo shirts with the Ysgol Cymerau logo on them to sell. All profits are donated to the school’s Ffrindiau Ysgol Cymerau Friends.

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 GUIDING: Rainbow, Brownie and Guide units. Contact Sera Williams on 07917 303435, seramr@btinternet.com. PFC: PwllhelI Football pre-season training at Glan y Môr school fields every Tues 7pm. All new players very welcome. PWLLHELI YOUTH CLUB: For young people aged 12 to 19 from 7pm to 9pm on Tues and Thurs. At Frondeg, Pwllheli. Contact Vicky Williams at vickyvlw@icloud. com. 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 St Peter’s Church with home baking, crafts, plants, cards and refreshments 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.

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. SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF SOUTH CAERNARVONSHIRE: An international organisation helping women and girls achieve their potential by inspiring action and creating opportunities to transform lives through a global network of members locally and internationally. Meetings held twice a month in either Criccieth or Llannor. Social events are held to raise funds for local and national charities. New members welcome. See the Facebook page or ring Margery Griffin 078111 86969 for more information.

SANTA FLOAT: Clwb Rotari Pwllheli Santa Programme. main beneficiaries of the collections will be local groups and in particular those who are assisting with the bucket collections. These groups are: Cylch Meithrin Nefyn, Cylch Meithrin Morfa Nefyn, Ysgol Cymerau, Cylch Edern, Cae Chwarae Edern,Ysgol Sarn Bach,Ysgol Meithrin Llanengan, Ysgol Sarn Bach, Cylch Meithrin Pentreuchaf, Cylch Meithrin Chwilog ,Pwllheli under 16 Football Team, Cylch Meithrin Yr Eifl Trefor, Cylch Meithrin Llanbedrog, Cylch Meithrin Bryncroes, Welsh Institute of Therapeutic Horsemanship, Ysgol Bro Plenydd Parents Association,Ysgol Pont Y Gof, Abersoch Youth Club. Friday, Dec 22, Spar Pwllheli. Saturday, Dec 23, ASDA Pwllheli. Sunday Dec 24, ASDA Pwllheli. Follow updates on Santas journeys on FaceBook Clwb Rotari Pwllheli Rotary Club. Any changes as a result of bad weather will be posted as well. LIBRARY: Until December 20, Christmas raffle for adults- borrow 4 books or more to enter the draw to win a hamper. Christmas Story packs for children, limited availability, please ask the staff. Fri, Dec 22, 1.302.30pm Story Session (foir children under 5). Tel 01758 612089. GORWEL/HORIZON WALKING GROUP: Next Wednesday December 27 there will be a walk at 11am on Mynydd Cilan starting from the National Trust car park. For more information call Graham Cooke (01758 712860). CAPEL Y DRINDOD: Mercher, Rhagfyr 20 - 7yh Clwb Ieuenctid. Sul, Rhagfyr 24 - 10yb Oedfa’r Nadolig yng ngofal y Cwmni Drama. 5yh Oedfa’r Nadolig yng ngofal Aelwyd y Chwiorydd. Llun, Rhagfyr 25 - 10yb Oedfa Undebol i’r Dref yn y Drindod.

RHOSTRYFAN

CAPEL HOREB: Rhagfyr 24, Cyd addoli yn un o Eglwysi’r Ofalaeth. Rhagfyr 25,Bore Nadolig-- Oedfa Gymun Undebol am 9yb. Yng Nghapel y Groes, Parch Gwenda Richards. Rhagfyr 31, uno yngNghapel y Bryn am 9-30yb Gweinidog. Ionawr 7, 2018, Oedfa Gofalaeth -Capel Bwlan am 10yb, Parch Gwenda Richards.

TALSARNAU

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

TALYSARN

CAPEL SEION: Ni fydd na ddim wasanaeth Rhagfyr 24. CANOLFAN TALYSARN COMMUNITY CENTRE EVENTS: Monday 9am-noon Post Office, 10am-1.30pm Citizens Advice. Tuesday, 9am-1pm Post Office, 10am-noon Job Club, noon-3pm Internet Café, 6.30-9pm Aikido. Wednesday 9am-noon Post Office. Thursday, noon-3pm Post Office, 6pm Zumba Class. Friday, 4-7.30pm Karate – Dragon Martial Arts. Sunday 10am-noon Aikido. 1st Friday each Month. Talysarn Celts Bingo Night doors open 6.30pm. Canolfan Talysarn 01286 881569 for more info. Dechrau’n Deg/Flying Start have various classes and training for parents, call in for further info.

TREFLYS

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

TREFOR

OEDFAON NADOLIG: Festri Maesyneuadd, Dydd Sul, 4yp - Oedfa Garolau - Dewch i ddathlu newyddion da’r Nadolig. Croeso i bawb o bob oed. Casgliad at achos da. Diwrnod y Nadolig, 10yb Oedfa fer - dewch â’ch hoff ddarlleniad neu garol! 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 tea and refreshments during half time.

TREGARTH

DRU YOGA CLASS: Moelyci Farm, Tregarth LL57 4BB. Mons, 7-8.30pm £6. Contact Lynne - 07984 360294. Bring mat, water and blanket. All abilities welcome.

WAUNFAWR

SNOOKER CLUB: The Club is open to the ages of 11 and above. Contact Keith Wyn Owen 01286 650691. SNOWDONIA VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE CLUB: Meets every second Wed of the month at 7.30pm at Snowdonia Park. For info, phone 01758 613788. CANOLFAN WAUNFAWR: The following were the winners of the December Draw of the 300 Club: 1st £30 Mr Edgar Owen, Glyn Awel; 2nd £20 Mr Elfyn Griffith, Blaen y Nant; 3rd £10 Mr Gareth Jones, Glyn Ceris.

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 Chair of Community Council, Ken Brown kennethbrown445@btinternet.com; 07831400139. GUIDING: Rainbow, Brownie and Guide units, vacancies for teenaged and adult volunteers. Contact Lesley Roberts 07583786487 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. LLANFAIR IS GAER: Nos Calan Nadolig, Cymun Bendigaid 9pm. Christmas Day, Holy Communion 9.30am. Rhagfyr 31, Cymun bendigaid 11yb.

Y FFOR

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

Y GROESLON

GROESLON SHORT MAT BOWLING CLUB: meet in Groeslon Village Hall every Thursday, at 2pm and at 7pm, both sessions are of 2 hours duration, with a break for refreshments. New members welcome, equipment provided, no previous experience necessary.