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.

SEFYDLIAD Y MERCHED ABERDARON: Cafwyd noson ddifyr ar ddechrau’r mis yn nghwmni Shelley Murray, Rhoshirwaen yn gwneud Torch Nadoligaidd. Busnes ei hun sy’ gan Shelley yn gwneud trefniadau blodau ar gyfer phob achlysur. Roedd phawb yn amlwg wedi mwynhau ac yn dotio ar y gwaith gorffenedig, bydd cartrefi’r aelodau werth i’w gweld y Nadolig yma! Rhoddwyd torch arddangos Shelley i Minnie Williams, aelod hynnaf ein sefydliad a oedd methu bod yn presennol ar y noson. Talwyd y diolchiadau gan Gwenda Parry, Cartref. Bydd Gwasanaeth Carolau sefydlidau Llyn yn cael ei chynnal yn Eglwys Sant Hywyn, Aberdaron eleni ar Rhagfyr 11 am 7yh. Croeso cynnes i bawb. Edrychir ymlaen at swper Nadolig yn Clwb Golff, Morfa Nefyn o dan drefniant Carys Jones, Cyndyn, croeso i unrhyw un ymuno. Cynhelir Cyfarfod Blynyddol y sefydliad ar Rhagfyr 2 o dan lywyddiaeth Mrs Elin Rhys Williams, Penrhos.

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 - 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.

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/

GRIFFITH WILLIAM EVANS: (Gwilym) Hendre, Lon Engan, Abersoch. Bu farw yn Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor, yn dawel yng nghwmni ei deulu ar Dachwedd 1 yn 90 mlwydd oed. Bu Gwilym yn athro yn Ysgol Sarn Bach am dros deng mlynedd ar hugain. Cyfrannodd yn helaeth i fudiad yr Urdd yn Abersoch yn y 60au. Roedd Gwilym yn aelod brwd o Glwb Golff Abersoch, ac yn aelod o Glwb Bowlio Cylch Cymdeithas Llanengan. Un o’i bleserau mwyaf oedd mynychu’r Gymdeithas Lenyddol Llanengan a’r Cylch, lle bu’n llywyddu ar nifer o achlysuron. Roedd wrth ei fodd yn mynychu Cymdeithas Addysg i Oedolion am flynyddoedd lawer. Bu’n glerc y cyngor plwyr am ddeugain o flynyddoedd. Bu’n aelod ffyddlon o’r eglwys yn Abersoch a Llangian, ac yn offeiriad lleyg. Cynhaliwyd yr angladd ar ddydd Gwener, Tachwedd 8, gyda gwasanaeht cyhoeddus yn Eglwys Sant cian, Llangian, yna yn dilyn ym Mynwent Newydd y Bwlch, Llangengan. Gwasanaethwyd gan yr Hybarch Andrew Carroll Jones a’r Parch Ronald Wiliams, Aberystwyth (cefnder Marnel). Yr organydd oedd Anni Owen, Llawrdref. Rhoddwyr teyrngedau gan y plant i’w tad. Y cludwyr oedd Rhodir (mab), Osian (wyr), Guto (wyr) a Gwyn (mab yng nghyfraith). Y prif alarwyr oedd Marnel (gwraig), Gruffydd Rhodri (mab), Bethan Non (merch), Sioned Mai (merch), Eirian Gwynfydd a Gwyn (merch a mab yng nghyfraith), Osian (wyr), Guto (wyr), Helen (cymar Rhodri), Janet (chwaer), David (priod Janet), Gareth (nai), Sarah (nith), Jonathan (priod Sarah), Thomas, James ac Isabel (hen ewythr). Anfonwyd blodau gan y teulu. Lluniaeth yn Sun, Llanengan. Yn analluog i fod yn bresennol: Glenn a Melvin Jones (Derby), Gareth a Carys Roberts (Morfa Bychan). Trefnwyd yr angladd gan G D Roberts a’i Fab Cyf, Capel Gorffwys, Pwllheli.

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.

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

BLOOD CANCER: If you or any of your family or friends are affected by lymphoma, myeloma, leukaemia or any other blood cancer, there is a support group that meets on the first Thursday of alternate months in Bangor from 7pm to 8.30pm at St David’s outpatients department, Ysbyty Gwynedd. As well as meeting others with similar experiences, there will be speakers and informative discussion and the kettle is always on. If you want to know more, call Karen Bonell on 07710 393891 for an informal chat.

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, to expand their friendships with those who find themselves in similar solo circumstances, to get out and socialize.

NORTH WALES GUITAR CIRCLE:/ Cylch Gitar Gogledd Cymru meet at Split Willow, Llanfairfechan every 1st Tuesday 7.45pm, ring Jane on. 01407 831480.

FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP: intermediates and above. At The Boat Yard, Garth Road, every Thursday from 7–9pm. No agenda… just come along and chat in French. Contact: jannieu@tiscali. co.uk

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, November 20 at 6.00 pm. 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 call Frank Bradfield on 07340266303.

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.

WELSH GUARDS: The Bangor Section, North Wales Branch of the Welsh Guards Association 2019 Christmas Dinner will be held at the Waverley Hotel, Bangor (opposite the Railway Station) at 2pm on Monday, December 2. Details of the 3 course menu with preference please to either Dai on 01248 364363 or Gwyn on 01248 670 170.

NORTH WALES GUITAR CIRCLE: are celebrating their 14th year this November and as a celebration they are holding a concert and fundraising event. Music played will cover ALL genres – Classical, Slide, Jazz, Flamenco and other fingerstyles, on November 30 at 7.45pm. This year’s chosen charity is Alzheimer’s Society – all donations and raffle money from the evening will be presented to the local North Wales branch in Conwy. An Evening of Guitar - Baroque to Rock will be held at Split Willow in Llanfairfechan, who are foregoing their room hire for the evening. This will be a relaxed and informal evening with chances to win raffle prizes and a few nibbles for those who are a little peckish. This is the first time NWGC/CGGC have held their concert in Llanfairfechan – it is hoped that if successful it will be held again next November. Entry is free but any donations however small or large are very welcome. Junction 15 off A55 – good bus routes! For further information on the concert or the guitar circle contact Jane Sinnett on 01407 831480 www.northwalesguitarcircle.co.uk

PUBLIC LECTURE: ‘Universities - An Antidote To Darkness’ - Professor Iwan Davies, Bangor University Pro-Chancellor, at Eric Sunderland Lecture Theatre (MALT), Bangor University 5.30pm,

November 29. A bilingual presentation. Bangor Branch Of The Univeristy Of Wales Graduates.

BANGOR STREET PASTORS: will be holding a coffee morning, with a variety of stalls, at Emaus Chapel, Love Lane, on Saturday, November 30 between 10am and noon.

BANGOR BIRD GROUP: has two special meetings to be held at Pontio on December 4 & 5 given by Dan Brown. On Wednesday, December 4 in Pontio’s lecture room 2, Dan Brown will give a talk titled “In search of the Mountain Ghost - Wildlife of the Tibetan Plateau”. On the trail of Snow Leopard and other wildlife of one of the world’s most remote and arduous regions. On Thursday, December 5 in Pontio’s lecture room 5 Dan will talk on” Megaherbs, Great Albatrosses and Giant Petrels - Exploring our Antipodal Seas and Islands” Discovering the endemic flora and fauna of New Zealand’s sub-Antarctic islands and the rich seas which unite them. These meetings start at 7.30pm and will be in lecture rooms 2 & 5 at Pontio. All are welcome. Cost - £4 to non-members. Membership subscription: £18, concessions £15. Bangor University students free. For further details ring 01248 714678.

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, December 11 - with mince pies! “Ty Baily, Nant Peris (1779-2019) Early Visitors to Snowdon and the development of the Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team.” Illustrated talk by John Grisdale, Llanberis team co-ordinator & committee member, in the Community Hall, Nantgwynant. Admission is £2. For more information contact Margaret Dunn 01766 890550.

BETHEL

CAPEL BETHEL (CAPEL SARON): Rhagfyr 1 am 10yb Parch Ioan W Gruffydd.

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: Bore Sul, Rhagfyr 1, am 10 o’r gloch Mr Alun Williams.

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 Artists from the Gweithdy. January 5-10. Wednesday: Digital Support (prior booking required), November 27 10am-noon. Friday: Break Time, Board Games and Colouring to relax, November, 29, 1-am-1pm. 2-4pm. Create Christmas Cards for Kids, November 29, 3:45-4:45pm.

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.

PLAID CYMRU: Cangen Bont newydd a’r Cylch. Ennilwyr Clwb 100 mis Tachwedd: Erddyn Davies (41) £15; Dewi Williams (29) £6.

HWYL Y BONT: AGM. Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 6.30pm Newborough Arms, Bontnewydd. A warm welcome to all. Light refreshments available. Hwyl y Bont are looking for volunteers to be part of the Committee; do you have a couple of hours every month to discuss ideas for Hwyl y Bont 2020 events? Alternatively, if your time is limited, send any suggestions to the 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).