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 - 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/

BORE PANED: The next meeting of Bore Paned 50 Abersoch will be at the Village Hall on Friday, December 6 from 10am to noon with Ysgol Abersoch where they will be collectively singing carols, and then to the Christmas lunch at Clwb Golff Abersoch.

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.

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.

BANGOR BIRD GROUP: has two special meetings to be held at Pontio on Dec4 & 5 given by Dan Brown. On Wed, 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, Dec 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 Uni students free. For further details ring 01248 714678.

GENERAL ELECTION HUSTINGS: Organised by Cytun Bangor Churches Together, 7pm on Sunday, December 8 in Eglwys Emaus, Lon y Cariadon, hear Bangor bus station. This is an opportunity to hear candidates for the Arfon constituency in the General Election on December 12. The Right Rev Andy John, Bishop of Bangor will chair. Please submit questions for candidates with your name to cytunbangorhustings@gmail.com by 5pm on December 6.

CAROL SINGALONG: On Saturday December 7 at 10 30am until noon in St Peter’s Church, Penrhosgarnedd, there will be a Community Carol-Sing -a -Long with members of Cantabile Ladies Choir. £3 payable at the door to include coffee/ tea and mince pies. All proceeds going to St Peter’s Church.

NORTH WALES GUITAR CIRCLE: The Concert on Saturday, November 30 had over 100 in the audience and raised £500 for Alzheimer’s Society in Colwyn Bay. Thank you for all your help.

YSBYTY GWYNEDD LEAGUE OF FRIENDS: Elvis’s Christmas Wonderland with Wynne Roberts at The Chaplaincy

Centre, Ysbyty Gwynedd. Monday, December 16, 7pm. Free admission, donations to the Ysbyty Gwynedd League of Friends. Arrive early to secure your seat.

BEDDGELERT

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

FILM NIGHT: Friday, Dec 6, 7pm in the church. Pre-film supper served at 6pm @ £6 per head. For further information and to book supper please ring 01766 890 424.

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.

BEDDGELERT COMMUNITY COUNCIL: October 28. Minutes September 30: FE confirmed accuracy, DR seconded. Matters arising from previous minutes: Planning Application NP2/11/725 - FE to complete appropriate form following declaration of interest. Website - Developer confirmed modifications have been made and website is live. Nantgwynant Kiosk Official consultation underway. Clerk has corresponded noting Council’s objection to remove kiosk. Financial: Main account £9444.15 (October 20 2019), Sub account £1912.17 (October 20 2019). Outgoings: Parry Davies Clwyd-Jones Lloyd £630, Beddgelert Village WiFi scheme £100, Gwynedd Council £180, Harriett Lee £456.24,Cylch Meithrin Beddgelert £200, Financial Quarterly Report Council satisfied with content. Members Payment: RA and DR to inform Clerk if they wish to receive payment. Planning: NP2/11/46Q – No objection. Cemetery Tree Risk Assessment: Content of Zurich’s email discussed. Council decided to defer Risk Assessment until insurance is renewed. Cemetery Gate: Postpone painting until summer 2020. Correspondence: Fields in Trust Cyrmu - Safeguarding Recreation Areas – for information. Marie Curie – letter of thanks. Liam Booth, Nationwide First Aid Ltd – for information. Bruno Peek, VE Day 75 Celebration – for information. Legal Department Gwynedd Council – Temporary Traffic Management – for information. BDO – Minor adjustments made to form. Contents of report discussed along with Auditor’s findings. Llys Bulkeley: Appointing Damp Surveyor. Clerk to obtain 3 quotes. Clerk to instruct Dafydd Hardy to advertise for tenants. AOB: Gap in wall between churchyard and Buarth Gwyn field - Clerk to correspond with National Trust. Overgrowth of trees in vicinity of Tan Rhiw up to Nant Gwynant. Clerk to inform Gwynedd Council. Clerk to re-contact Gwynedd Council regarding overgrown shrubs near Plas Tegfryn, Beddgelert. Complaints received regarding condition of steps near footbridge in centre of the village. Clerk has acted on matter. Request from Cylch Meithrin Beddgelert regarding financial support. Committee to contribute £200. Concerns about condition of public footpath leading from village to Craig Llan. Clerk to inform Gwynedd Council. Date of Next meeting: November 25 - 7.30pm.

BETHEL

CAPEL BETHEL (CAPEL SARON): Rhagfyr 8 am 11yb Parch Gwynfor Williams, Cymun.

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, Rhagfyr 8 am 10yb Y Gweinidog Y Parch Marcus Robinson.

BETWS GARMON

ST GARMON’S CHURCH: Sundays, 3pm

Evensong. Third Sunday each month, 11.45am Cymun Bendigaid, 3pm Holy Communion. 5th Sunday of each month, bilingual Holy communion at 3pm.

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.

CREATIVE WRITING: Gwynedd County Libraries will be holding a series of three workshops experimenting with different forms of creative writing. with Rhian Cadwaladr, Saturdays, February 1, 8, 15 at 9.45-12.15. Prior registration is required, and payment of £5 on registration. contact Blaenau Library (01766) 830 415, LlBlaenau@gwynedd.llyw.cymru.

BONTNEWYDD

Y CARTREF: Activities at Y Cartref. Mon, Men’s Shed Gardening 10am-noon. Tues, Art and Craft £3, 10am-noon. Wed, Card Creation £5, 10am-4pm. Computers £3, 1pm-3pm. Thurs, 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 infor contact Nicola Jennings on 01286 808 732 or Nicola@acgm.co.uk.

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 Suns), 11.15am Eucharist (2nd, 4th and 5th Suns).

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.

CAEATHRO GARDENING CLUB: Members and friends are invited to the meeting on Tuesday, December 10 at 7pm in the Canolfan, Caeathro when Mrs Sandra Roberts will give a seasonal demonstration. The subject of this month’s competition is ‘A Christmas Arrangement’. Offers of festive food for our refreshments will be gratefully accepted.

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.

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. 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

CYMUNEDAU AM WAITH: a Chymunedau am Waith a Mwy. Rhaglenni cyflogaeth yw’r rhaglenni sydd yn medru helpu pobol 16+. Am fwy o fanylion cysylltwch ar 01286 674698 neu Cymunedauamwaith@ gwynedd.llyw.cymru.

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

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.

SEQUENCE DANCING: Every Tuesday at 8pm at Y Galeri. Visitors and new members are welcome. For more information tel: Mrs Pat Davies on 01286 673623.

SSAFA GWYNEDD: are requesting new caseworkers in the Gwynedd area to help and support our veterans and their families. If you can help Please contact Andy Williams 07958524298.

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.

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES: at Age Cymru Gwynedd a Môn’s Café and Shop. Do you fancy a new challenge in 2019? Can you spare a few hours a week to help 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 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, Caernarfon (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

ARMY CADETS: Every Mon 7-9pm at The ACF Barracks, LL55 2DD. Age 12 (year 8) – 18 years. Learn outdoor pursuits, field craft, team work, community events, First Aid, DoE awards etc.

CLWB CANOL DRE: Tel 01286 672638. Saturday Entrance Fee £1 Members/ £2 Non Members. FIRST FLOOR - Bar / Snooker Table / Pool Table / Darts / TV. Lift available to First Floor. GROUND FLOOR – Bar / Stage / Dance Floor. Entertainment on Saturday night. Bingo: 9p-9.45pm. Entertainment / Dancing: 9.45pm-10.30pm. Interval Break: 10.30pm-11pm. Entertainment / Dancing: 11pm-midnight.

AGE WELL: Activities for the over 50s At the “Scouts Hut” Maesincla. Every Wed, 10am-11.30pm Keep Fit classes. £2.50 per person to attend per session. For more info aled@acgm.co.uk or 01286 685 921.

CôR MEIBION CAERNARFON: Mae’r Côr wedi lansio gwefan newydd sbon, gyda’r cyfeiriad www.cormeibioncaernarfon.org yn aros yr un peth ag o’r blaen. Bydd y Côr yn cwrdd am 7.45pm bob nos Fawrth yn Galeri, Caernarfon. Mae’r adloniant yn gwbl ddi-dâl a bydd pawb yn mynd adref gydag atgofion melys, yn enwedig os ydynt yn prynu CD!

COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA: Tuesday Evenings in Theatre Seilo, Caernarfon from 8 to 9:15am. The orchestra is for adults.

CAERNARFON CROWN GREEN BOWLS CLUB: Parc Coed Helen, Aber Foreshore.

New members always welcome - young & old come and join the fun. contact Mal on 07806 779740 for more information.

MAYOR’S CHRISTMAS FUND 2019: 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. Sion Wyn Evans, Town Clerk, Institute Building, Pavilion Hill, Caernarfon.

CAEATHRO GARDENING CLUB: Members and friends are invited to the meeting on Tuesday, December 10 at 7pm in the Canolfan, Caeathro when Mrs Sandra Roberts will give a seasonal demonstration. The subject of this month’s competition is ‘A Christmas Arrangement’. Offers of festive food for our refreshments will be gratefully accepted.

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 8: 10yb. Richard Lloyd Jones, Bethel.

ST BEUNO’S CHURCH: Friday December 20, Wine, Mince pies and carols, with Cor Meibion Dyffryn Nantlle. 7-9pm in St Beuno Church Clynnog Fawr. Tea and coffee and a bric a brac stall too. £5.(Wrap up warm, only medieval heating!)

CANOLFAN HANES UWCHGWYRFAI: Cafwyd sgwrs ddiddorol iawn gan Angharad Tomos nos Wener am ei thaid, David Thomas. Llywyddwyd gan Dawi Griffiths. Bydd Cyfeillion Eban yn cyfarfod wythnos ynghynt nag arfer y tro nesaf, sef nos Fawrth , 10 Rhagfyr i drafod y gyfrol Fy nghawl fy hun gan Gerallt Lloyd Owen. Eto am 7 ar y nos Wener, Rhagfyr 13, ar achlysur Cofio Llywelyn, Canu Gwladgarol Arwisgiad ’69 fydd testun Dafydd Iwan. Dewch yn llu.

CRICIETH

CAPEL Y TRAETH: Rhagfyr 8, 10am: Gwasanaeth Nadolig y Plant.

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.

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 Wednesday 6pm-7.45pm, and every Thursday 10am-11:30am. For details contact Nicole Le Maire on 07889 932573 or 01286 660039. 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

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.Library: Borrow 5 books or morein order to borrow a DVD free of charge.

SSAFA GWYNEDD: Seeks new caseworkers in the Gwynedd area to help and support our veterans and their families. If you can help contact Andy Williams 07958524298.

CLWB TENIS CRICCIETH: Tennis Club is a Lawn Tennis Association Registered Venue offering tennis facilities for pay to play, coaching for all ages and abilities, beginners and improvers coaching for both members and non members. Take a look at the website cricciethtennisclub.org, or Facebook page.

RNLI: Criccieth RNLI shop and Boathouse will now be open 11am-5pm each day (unless the weather is particularly awful!). Christmas card stocks will be vanishing quickly, but there are lots of other stocking fillers, and even more substantial presents - inc membership of Storm Force, which gives older youngsters a chance to feel part of our volunteer crew. The shop has now been refurbished, but the welcome you will receive is still the same - and obviously every purchase you make will help to keep our crew afloat, and you and your family safe on or beside the sea. TV’s Saving Lives at Sea is riveting viewing!

DEINIOLEN

EGLWYS CRIST: Dydd Sul nesaf (Rhagfyr 8) yw’r Ail Sul yn Nhymor Adfent sef Sul y Beibl. Am 3pm, cynhelir gwasanaeth ar y thema hon dan arweiniad y Canon Idris Thomas.

CYNGERDD NADOLIG: Cynhelir Cyngerdd Mawr y Nadolig yn Eglwys Crist Llandinorwig ar nos Sul, Rhagfyr 22 am 5.30pm. Cyflwynydd y Cyngerdd fydd Trystan Ellis-Morris a bydd y carolau cynulleidfaol o dan arweiniad Huw Foulkes. Cymerir rhan gan Seindorf Arian Deiniolen, John Eifion, Marina, Lois ac Anest, Sian Wyn ac Emyr Gibson, Lyndsey V Pleming, Sandra Morris, Disgyblion Ysgol Gwaun Gynfi ac Ensemble Ysgol Brynrefail. Y tal mynediad fydd £10 i oedolion a £4 i blant dros 5 oed. Bydd raffl ar y noson. Cysyllter â Heledd (trefnydd y Cyngerdd) ar 07787826875 i gael tocynnau. Aiff yr holl elw tuag at gronfa Atgyweirio Eglwys Llandinorwig.

CLADDEDIGAETH: Bore Sadwrn diwethaf (Tach.30)ym mynwent Macpela claddwyd llwch y diweddar Hefin Goronwy Jones a daeth tyrfa dda ynghyd. Bu angladd Hefin yn Amlosgfa Bangor ym mis Hydref.Fe’i ganed ym Maes Eilian,Dinorwig a bu’n gweithio am flynyddoedd yn Ysbyty Gwynedd,Bangor lle parchwyd ef yn fawr. Cydymdeimlir â Megan ei chwaer a’r teulu oll.Gwasanaethwyd gan y Canon Idris Thomas a adawaenai Hefin yn dda.

MOBILE POST SERVICE: The time for the Mobile Post Service at Deiniolen on Fridays is now 12.30-1.30pm. 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.

GARNDOLBENMAEN

FARMERS MARKET: Takes place in Ganolfan Garndolbenmaen the 2nd Sun of every month, 10am-2pm. Tea and coffee also available. Email friendsofgarn@gmail.com

LLANAELHAEARN

ST AELHAEARN: The service for the first Sunday in Advent was taken by Canon Peter James who lit the first candle, the candle of hope. The readers were Gareth Owen and Rose Williams. The sidesman was Gareth Owen and the organist Sianelen Pleming. Sunday, December 15, Carols and Readings with Seindorf Trefor Band at 7pm. A collection will be taken in aid of the Dr James, Uganda Fund. Sunday, December 23, Manger Service at 9.30am. This is a family based service. Christmas Eve Bilingual Holy Communion at 9.30pm. A warm welcome to all at these services

PERFUME PARTY: Thurs, Dec 5 at 7pm in the Community Centre. Entry £1. Proceeds to the Dr James, Uganda Fund. Dr James is being sponsored by Bangor Diocese to become a paediatrician after completing his training he will return home to Northern Uganda where he will be based.

LLANBEDROG

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.