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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. CONCERT: Evening of folk music and entertainment at St Hywyn’s Church, Aberdaron, Wednesday, August 8 at 7.30pm, with The Somerville Gentlemen’s Band and The Harvesters. Tickets £8 adult, £4 child from St Hywyn’s Church on Sunday, and Thursday, 11am-noon, and also from Eleri Stores, or ring 01758 730794.

ABERERCH

ST CAWRDAF’S CHURCH: 11am on the first Sunday in each month, Communion. CHATTY CAFI: In the Village Hall at Abererch on alternate Thursdays. A Chatty Cafi is a café that people are encouraged to stay as long as they like - are open from 10am-noon. once a fortnight - for £1 there are tea/coffee and biscuits, just to chat and get to know neighbours. No hidden agendas!

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.

BANGOR

BANGOR U3A: Meet 10.30am Thursday mornings in Capel Berea Newydd,Bangor (between Ffordd Penrhos & St.David’s Retail Park). For people who are retired from work or parenting. Develop interests and activities with others and share in organising them. New members welcome Come early after 9.30am for a chat and stay for the event.Further information from www bangoru3a.org.uk and www u3a.org. uk. Meetings are suspended over school vacations. WIDOWERS AND WIDOWS: Social group covering Anglesey, Bangor, Caernarfon and Llyn, set up for widowed people to enjoy life again in the company of other widowed people who understand. As a guide it is suggested people aged 50-70 will get the most from membership, as it aims to be active, out and about. It meets regularly in Bangor, Menai Bridge and Caernarfon and also weekly for walks, and go to opera, ballet, gigs, cinema, meals, pub quiz and weekends away. If you are an internet user please go to www. meetup.com and enter “Anglesey&Gwynedd Widowed” (without the quotes) then apply to join. Or Call Dilwyn on 01248-601599 or email dilwyn198@gmail.com. This is not a dating group. STROKE SUPPORT: Had a Stroke? Need some support? Then come to our local Stroke Cafés or Stroke Groups to meet other Stroke survivors, families and carers in a friendly supportive environment at: Kyffin Café, High Street, Bangor – Every other Friday 10am-noon. For more information contact Dave Smith 01248 421356 / 07397279897 or e-mail nantygors@gmail.com

GUITAR AUCTION: In a bid to help raise money and awareness for Mental Health – North Wales Guitar Circle have a guitar and case up for grabs at their next meeting. Money raised from the sale will to go towards the Mental Health unit in Ysbyty Gwynedd – Hergest Ward. The guitar was donated by Vintage Guitars and Paul Brett, the world renown 12 string Guitarist and Composer. The guitar will be for sale at the meeting on Tuesday, August 14 at The Farrar Suite, Bangor City Football Club and will go to the highest offer received on the evening. Come along for an evening of guitar (Flamenco/ Classical/ Slide/ Jazz/Blues). £2 per person which goes towards room hire. The offer for the guitar and case at present stands at £100. For further info on the meetings/guitar for sale visit our website pages or call Jane Sinnett on 01407 831480, www. northwalesguitarcircle.co.uk.

MILES DYSLEXIA CENTRE: Bangor University. August one day workshops 9.30am-4.30pm. August 8 – ‘Social and Emotional impacts of Dyslexia; Spelling for all ages’.August 15 – ‘Dyslexia and more; Dyslexia friendly approaches to reading’. August 22 – ‘Study skills; Making the transition from school to HE’. An excellent opportunity to learn more about the impact of dyslexia and some practical approaches that can be taken. For more information email dyslex-admin@bangor.ac.uk Or phone 01248 382203/ 01248 388360 FNF BOTH PARENTS MATTER: The next meeting will take place at the ESRC Centre for Research on Bilingualism on Wed, August 15 at 6pm. The meetings are well attended and you can be sure of a genuine welcome, emotional support and free legal advice if you are experiencing difficulty seeing your children or grandchildren. For a confidential meeting contact Frank Bradfield on 01492 874 395.

BEDDGELERT

ST MARY’S CHURCH: 9.30am every Sunday Anglican bilingual service. SHORT MAT BOWLS: The Short Mat Bowls season is now over, but bowls will resume again next Autumn. DISCOVERING OLD WELSH HOUSES: & Beddgelert History Society. Thursday, August 2. Researching A House & Its Inhabitants led by Margaret Dunn. Meet in Beddgelert Community Hall. Advance booking essential as numbers may be restricted. Contact Peter Masters: email: datingoldwelshhouses@gmail.com / 01758 750322. Further info from Margaret Dunn: secretary@discoveringoldwelshhouses.co. uk / 01766 89055

BETHEL

CAPEL BETHEL (CAPEL SARON): Mis Awst, dim gwasanaeth.

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. BETHEL VILLAGE HALL: Pop -Up Café, 10am-noon. Tea. Coffee, Cake. Raffle Will be held last Tuesday each month.

BETWS GARMON

ST GARMON’S CHURCH: Sundays, 4pm Evensong. Third Sunday each month, 11.45am Cymun Bendigaid, 4pm Holy Communion. 5th Sunday of each month, bilingual Holy communion at 4pm.

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 CADETS: Every Thursday 7-9pm at ACF Building, Y Sgwar LL41 3UL. Age 12 (year 11) – 18 years. Learn outdoor pursuits, field craft, team work, community events, First Aid, DoE awards etc. 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/ experiences. Every Tues 10.30am-1.30pm at Tan Y Maen, contact blaenaumensshed1@gmail.com for more info, or call 01766 830203. SSAFA GWYNEDD: Seeks new caseworkers in the Gwynedd area to help and support our veterans and their families. If you can help Please contact Andy Williams 07958524298.

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. Y CARTREF: Activities at Y Cartref. Monday Men’s Sheds 10am-noon. Tuesday Art Club (Gwanwyn) 10am-noon £2. Wednesday Card Creation 10am-4pm, £5. Wednesday Computers 1-3pm, £2. Thursday Cinema 2-4pm, £3. Friday Knitting Club 10am-noon. Friday FABS Exercise 2-3pm, £3. Cartref Caffi open 9.30am-4pm, Offering homemade freshly cooked meals, snacks and breakfast at reasonable prices. Walking Club beginning July 17 – Historical walk around Bontnewydd.Meet at Y Cartref 1:30, approximately hour long walk and then back to Caffi Cartref for cuppa and cake £5. Y Cartref is also seeking volunteers. Walking Club: Meet at Y Cartref 1:30, approximately hour long walk and then back to Caffi Cartref for cuppan and cake £5. Future dates for this are August 7, 14, 21, and 28.

BORTH Y GEST

ST CYNGAR’S CHURCH: 11.15am Morning Prayer (1st and 3rd Sundays), 11.15am Eucharist (2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays). CAPEL BETHEL: Sunday August 5, at 10-30am – Service of Morning Prayer in English led by Mrs Angela Harrington, Penrhyndeudraeth, Church in Wales Lay Reader.

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.

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 at gyfer ystwytho’r corff, ymestyn y cyhyrau a thawelu’r meddwl. Nos Lun am 7yh-8:30 yn Neuadd Felinwnda - Dosbarth yoga dechreuwyr. Pnawn Iau am 5-6yh yn Festri Capel Salem, Stryd Llyn - dosbarth yoga i ddechreuwyr. Matiau, blociau a beltiau ar gael. Cysylltwch a Gwen ar 07876 540707 gwen_lasarus@yahoo.co.uk

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.