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.
CHATTY CAFFI: 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 - open 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.
DWYFOR CAMERA CLUB: meets each Tuesday evening at 7.30pm in Abersoch Village Hall between October and April. A very friendly group that welcomes photographers of all levels. More information can be found on the website http://www.dwyforcameraclub.co.uk/
COFFEE MORNING: Say something in Welsh, Coffee Morning, at Abersoch Village Hall on Tuesday, October 15, from 10am till noon, to find out about help and support available. The time to learn Welsh has never been better, a very warm welcome to all. Give it a go.
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.
PALS SUPPER CLUB: (People Alone Like Socializing) Gwynedd, Anglesey & Conwy. If you’re alone (for whatever reason) over 55 and interested in meeting others in the same situation, for supper once a month. Please join the online group meetup.com/ PALS-supperclub and join for supper, interesting conversation and good company on The second Friday of every month. PALS plan to hold regular monthly supper nights in different towns. This is a bilingual group for single adults aged over 55, living in roughly a 50 mile radius of Bangor, North Wales, to expand their friendships with those who find themselves in similar solo circumstances, to get out and socialize.
FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP: intermediates and above. At The Boat Yard, Garth Road, every Thursday 7–9pm. No agenda… just come along and chat in French. Contact: jannieu@tiscali.co.uk
LIFE DRAWING: Every Wednesday 1-4pm, Canolfan Penrallt, Upper Bangor. Beginners or more experienced artists welcome. Bring drawing materials, paper available, tea provided. £7. Further info 07533 341458.
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, October 16 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. If you wish a confidential meeting 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: Wednesday, October 16, at 7.30pm. The Most Glorious Prospect: Exploring The Gardens Of North Wales. Illustrated talk by Bettina Harden, MBE, MA, garden historian and owner, Council member of the Welsh Historic Gardens Trust. Her recent publication “The Most Glorious Prospect” will be on sale at £25. Held in the Community Hall, Nantgwynant followed by tea and biscuits. Admission is £2. For more information, contact Margaret Dunn 01766 890550.
COMMUNITY COUNCIL: July 29. Matters arising from previous minutes: Nantmor Notice Board - discussion on contribution at next meeting. Financial Position: Account 80149101 - £4919.31, Account 41810189 - £1911.22. Financial Report - Quarter 1 - For information. Income £521.95. Outgoings: Clerk’s Salary £934.80, Tax on Clerk’s salary £202.60, Rent Smart Wales £33.50, Solicitors Parry Davies Clwyd-Jones & Lloyd £603, Maricraft Slate £70. Planning Applications: NP2 / 11 / LB504 – Objection on application. NP22 / 11 / L503 - No Objection. NP2 / 11 / LB115G, NP2 / 11 / LB115E, NP2 / 11 / LB115D, NP2 / 11 / LB115H - No Objection. Cemeteries - Tree Risk Assessments and tarmac road - Discuss at next meeting. Register of Members’ Interests - Form from AT and JJ returned. Discuss at next meeting. Adoption of One Voice Wales Complaints Document - Discuss at next meeting. Correspondence: National Park - Public Consultation: Affordable Housing Planning Guide - For information. Alun Jones, Gwynedd Council - Beddgelert Playing Field - Discuss at next meeting. Solicitors Parry Davies Clwyd-Jones & Lloyd - Village Hall - Clerk to forward information on hall to solicitors. M Lenartowicz - Gelert Bronze Sculpture - AT to forward relevant information to Clerk. Llys Bulkeley: E-mail Harriet Lee - Clerk to inform tenants that the matter will be discussed at next meeting. Llys Bulkeley Sign - Resolved to go with sign 1. Any Other Business: “Gelert” Headstone Complaint received regarding condition of writing on headstone -matter for National Trust. Nantmor Kiosk - Clerk to contact BT for an update. Date of Next Meeting: September 30 - 7.30pm.
BETHEL
CAPEL BETHEL (CAPEL SARON): Hydref 13 am 10yb Mr Glyn Owen.
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: Sul, Hydref 13, am 10.30yb, bydd Cymanfa Ysgolion Sul bro Padarn, dan arweiniad y Parch John Pritchard a Mrs Susan Williams. Bydd plant ysgolion Sul yr ardal yn cymeryd rhan.
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. Quarry Girls exhibition, Until Oct 29. Dyslexia awareness month, October 1-31. Libraries week, October 7-12. Tuesday: Story and crafts with Carys Ofalus, October 29, 2-3pm. Wednesday: Digital support (prior booking required), October 9, 16, 23, 10am-noon. Halloween crafts (prior booking required), October 30, 3-4.30pm. Friday: Break time, board games and colouring to relax, October 11, 18, 25, 10am-1pm and 2-4pm. Digital skills sessions (prior booking required), October 11, 18, 25, 1.30-3.30pm.
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.
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 Curry and Quiz: Saturday, October 19, at the Newborough Arms, Bontnewydd. Curry at 6pm. Quiz starts at 7pm. Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Children’s prizes 1st,2nd and 3rd. Adult ticket £8. Children aged 12 and under £4. Tickets available from The Newborough and Hwyl Y Bont committee members.
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.
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, October 13, 10.30am Morning Worship with the Reverend J Dowber. Church open on Wednesday from 10am to noon.
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.
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 grwp bach cyfeillgar er mwyn datblygu’ch gwaith? Beth am ffeindio allan am grwp arbennig sy’n dod at eu gilydd yn ardal Caernarfon bob mis? Am wybodaeth, cysylltwch â: denni@dacymru.com neu post@dacymru.com. Ffôn: 029 2055 1040.