FOUR PAGES OF COMMUNITY DIARY FROM ACROSS THE

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.

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.

BORE PANED: The next Bore Paned 50 will be held at the Abersoch Village Hall on Friday, July 5 from 10am till miday, where it is hoped to welcome Norman Hughes from the Police dept.

BANGOR

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. At the moment it meets regularly in Bangor, Menai Bridge and Caernarfon and also meet up weekly for walks, and go to opera, ballet, gigs, cinema, meals, pub quiz and weekends away. If you are an internet user go to www.meetup.com and enter “Anglesey & Gwynedd Widowed” (without the quotes) then apply to join. Or Call Dilwyn on 01248-601599, email dilwyn198@gmail.com, or Lyn on 01286-678252, email lyn2910@yahoo.co.uk Please note: this is not a dating group.

FNF: The next meeting of FNF-Both Parents Matter -Bangor will take place at the ESRC Centre for Research on Bilingualism, 37 College Road, Bangor on Wednesday, July 17 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 further Information contact Frank Bradfield on 07340266303

BEDDGELERT

ST MARY’S CHURCH: 9.30am every Sunday Anglican bilingual service.

BEDDGELERT SHORT MAT BOWLS: Every Tuesday evening, 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! Plus, we usually go for a drink and chat afterwards.

CYMDEITHAS HANES BEDDGELERT: Tuesday, July 16, A History Of The Nantgwynant Valley: Noon-5pm. Short guided hillside walks on the hour led by Margaret Dunn from Bryn Bedd, Nantgwynant. Bring a picnic, suitable shoes & waterproofs. Directions: from A498 Beddgelert - Capel Curig road, in Nantgwynant, turn south & drive 1 mile up tarmaced single track lane nearest Llyn Dinas. Limited parking so share cars. Parking at & above house. Part of the CBA Festival of Archaeology. Cost £5 per head. Book at least 1 week beforehand with Margaret Dunn (01766 890550).

BETHEL

CAPEL BETHEL (CAPEL SARON): Gorffennaf 14 am 10yb Mr Donald Pritchard.

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. CAPEL CYSEGR: Dydd Sul, Gorffennaf 14 am 10yb, Y Gweinidog Y Parch Marcus Wyn Robinson.

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 8) – 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 and experiences. Every Tuesday 10.30am-1.30pm at Tan Y Maen, contact blaenaumensshed1@gmail.com for more information, 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.

LIBRARY: Tel 01766 830415. Exhibition by Stephen Smith runs until July 24. Tuesday: Careful Carys, road safety, July 30, 2-3pm. Wild Elements, fun for children, July 23, 2.30-4.30pm. Wednesday: Digital support, individual support (prior booking required), July 17, 10am-noon. Friday: Break time, board games and colouring to relax, July 12, 19, 26, 10am-1pm and 2-4pm. OPEN DAY: One of Blaenau Ffestiniog’s biggest employers, SEREN, is holding an ‘Open Day’ at the company’s 3* 10 bedroom hotel in nearby Llan Ffestiniog on Thursday, July 11, between 10am and 6pm, the purpose of which is to highlight the range of activities it has on offer. The social enterprise and registered charity was established in 1996 to offer professional care support for people with learning disabilities in the south of Gwynedd. Over the years it has developed a number of commercial operations that include reuse and recycling of furniture and clothing/textiles, an arts and crafts centre, retail shops, market garden and it’s most recent project, a 3*10 bedroom hotel. It employs 70 people and supports 50 people with learning disabilities. Further Information – Krystle Madoc-Jones 01766 832 378 krystlemurphy@serencyf.org

BONTNEWYDD

Y CARTREF: Activities at Y Cartref. Monday, Men’s Shed Gardening 10am-noon. Tuesday, Art and Craft £3, 10am-noon. Wednesday. Card Creation £5, 10am-4pm. Computers £3, 1pm-3pm. Thursday, Board Games 1pm-3pm. Friday, Knitting Club 10am-noon. FABS Exercise £3, 2pm-3pm. July 1, Marcus Robinson tells interesting tales of his life, 11am-noon, £3. July 8, Official opening of the Green House. Celebrating thw work of the Men’s Shed and sharing skills/Cake and tea available, £10.30am. July 16, 23, August 6, 27, Gareth;s Walking Group is back, 1.30-3.30pm. July 2, 17, and August 28, The Body Shop and Siop Sebon. Pop up stalls in the foyer, 10.30am-2pm.

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES: at Age Cymru Gwynedd a Môn’s Caffi Y Cartref Café Bontnewydd. Do you fancy a new challenge in 2019? Can you spare a few hours a week to help with the work of Age Cymru Gwynedd a Môn, the local aged 50+ charity for Gwynedd and Anglesey? Age Cymru Gwynedd a Môn is seeking volunteers who are able to help out with various roles at its Café at Y Cartref Bontnewydd (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.

HWYL Y BONT: There will be no Hwyl y Bont Fun day this year but the following events have been arranged:

HWYL Y BONT RACES: Wednesday evening, July 17, 5k and 10k, registration 5.45pm at Y Ganolfan Bontnewydd . Price £3 and £5 if registered and paid before 30/06/19. £5 and £7 after 30/06/19. Prize for First Man,/Woman 10k. First Man/Woman 5k. This year we are aiming to reduce waste. We are asking runners to bring their own water, reducing plastic waste. Entry forms available from Hwylybont Facebook, email hwylybont@sky.com or Twitter: @hwylybont.

BRYN FON AND BAND: and Y Cyffro are playing in the car park of the Newborough Arms Bontnewydd Saturday, July 20, 6pm. Tickets £12.50 Adults, £5 children aged 12 - 16 (children must be accompanied by an adult) tickets are £15 on the night. BBQ available. Only drinks purchased at the bar allowed and no children under 12 admitted. The event is being held jointly by Hwyl y Bont and Clwb Peldroed Bontnewydd. Tickets available from Newborough Arms, Clwb Peldroed Bontnewydd committee and email hwylybont@sky.com.

HWYL Y BONT GOLF COMPETITION: Sunday, September 29. Caernarfon Golf Club. Tee times from 10.04am - 12.28pm Texas scramble -10% allowance of total handicap (max handicap 8). Visitors £15 each, Caernarfon Golf club members £7.50. Excellent prizes. Contact Wynn to book your place on 07912268118 / arddol@aol. com.

HWYL Y BONT CURRY AND QUIZ: Saturday October 19 and The Newborough Arms Bontnewydd, further details to be confirmed.

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: The service in English on Sunday July 14 at 10.30am will be led by the Rev Pryderi Llwyd Jones of Criccieth. Services in English will be held every Sunday throughout the summer until September offering a warm welcome to visitors.

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 – Segontium Judo Club.

CAEATHRO GARDENING CLUB: Mrs Joanne Carrington and her husband have kindly invited members to a garden party at Bodwyn on Saturday, July 13 from 2.30pm onwards. To find Bodwyn take the Bontnewydd to Caeathro road. Travelling from Bontnewydd, at the little crossroads go right and from Caeathro take the first left. A contribution of food will be much appreciated.

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.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF WALES: Castle Square Caernarfon (Next to Post Office), Sunday, July 14, 10.30am Morning Worship with Mr R Warner. Church open during the week for meditation and prayer, also on Wednesday 10.30am to 3pm for Coffee + Tea + Organ Music with Alun Jones and Arthur Wilding.

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, call Eiriona on 01286 674698. Cllr Cemlyn Rees Williams will hold a surgery on 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

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