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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.
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/
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
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.
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, January 22 at 7.30pm. The Wyatts - The Rise & Fall Of The Creators Of The Penrhyn Estate - Illustrated talk by Dr Marian Gwyn, heritage consultant, reseacher, writer & educator. Held in the Community Hall, Nantgwynant followed by tea and biscuits. Admission is £2. For more information contact Margaret Dunn 01766 890550.
BETHEL
CAPEL BETHEL (CAPEL SARON): Ionawr 12 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.
CAPEL CYSEGR: Dydd Sul Ionawr 12, 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.
LIBRARY: Tel 01766 830415. Exhibition Artists from the Gweithdy. Until January 10. Exhibition LleChi from January 14 to February 29. Book sale, January 3 to January 30. Wednesday: Digital support (prior booking required), January 8, 15, 22, 29, 10am-noon. Friday:Break time, board games and colouring to relax, January 10, 17, 24, 31, 10am-1pm and 2-4pm. Santes Dwynwen card making, January 24, 3.30-4.30pm.
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. 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: 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).
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. 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.
GWYNEDD COUNCIL OPUS: can support people aged 25 and over on their journey to work, volunteering and training. This support includes initial one to one meetings, Work Star assessments and completion of an action plan, Group work activities to improve confidence and self-esteem, Training opportunities to improve skills, Volunteering and work placements to gain practical work experience, Job search and CV writing skills, and Interview techniques. For more information contact the team on 01286 682 730 or Opus@gwynedd.llyw. cymru. OPUS is funded by the European Social Fund.
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, Caernarfon. Every Wednesday, 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.
CYMDEITHAS DDINESIG CAERNARFON: Sgwrs gan Gareth Haulfryn, Cyn archifydd Gwynedd. Rheilffordd Lechi Dyffryn Nantlle – Nos Fercher, Ionawr 15 yn yr Institiwt am 7.30pm. Talk by Gareth Haulfryn, Ex-county archivist. Ddyffryn Nantle Slate Railroad – Wednesday, January 15 at the Institiute – 7.30pm. Welsh with English Translation.
SALEM: Arweiniwyd oedfa ola’r flwyddyn gan y Gweinidogion. Yr organydd oedd Arthur Wilding. Cafwyd cymorth Seren Lois yn canu ‘Dyma Iesu’. Sul nesaf Oedfa’r bore am 10 a’r pnawn am 4 dan ofal y Gweinidog. Gweinyddir Cymun yn y bore. Safwe Salem: wwwcapelsalemcaernarfon.org
CAPEL SALEM: Dydd Sul diwethaf arweiniwyd gwasanaeth y bore a’r pnawn gan y Gweinidog; Parch J Ronald Williams. Cafwyd cymorth y plant yn chwilio geiriau cywir yn adnodau Dolig a Lleucu Mair yn darllen cyfarchion blwyddyn newydd. Cyd-ddarllennwyd Cyfamod Dechrau blwyddyn a chroesawyd aelodau newydd cyn gweinyddi’r Cymun. Organydd oedd Arthur Wilding a Mererid Mair yn oedfa’r bore a Iola Grisdale yn oedfa p’nawn Llywydd y dydd oedd MissNerys Jackson. Sul nesaf yn y bore am 10 Gweinidog: Parch J Ronald Williams. P’awn am 4: Miss Nerys Jackson. Bydd Ysgol Sul plant a ieuenctud yn gyfarfod yn y bore. Cyfeiriad safle wê Capel Salem yw www. capelsalemcaernarfon.com.
LIBRARY: Tel 01286 679463. Tuesday, Caernarfon Lace Group, January 14, 21, 28, 10am-12.30pm. Get on line, indivicual computer classes (prior booking required), January 14, 21, 28, 10am-noon and 1.30-3.30pm. Story time, suitable for under 5 years, January 14, 21, 28, 1.30-2.30pm. Wednesday: Ji Babi Bach, suitable for babies not yet crawling, January 8, 15, 22, 29, 10.30am-11.15am. Mindfulness, taster sessions looking at bringing mindfulness into our everyday lives, January 8, 15, 22, 1-3pm. Thursday: Jig So, suitable for babies not yet crawling, January 16, 23, 1-2.30pm. Friday: Tea and chat, a warm welcome to Welsh learners and fluent speakers, January 10, 17, 24, 31, 2-3pm. Saturday, Gwynedd Family History Society, January 18. 2-5pm.
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: Ionawr 12: 5.30yh Y Parch Anna Jane Evans, Caernarfon.