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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/

NEW TO YOU SALE: At Abersoch Village Hall, Saturday March 21, 10am-12.30pm. Clothes and accessories sale. £10 per table to sell your unwanted items. Enquiries and to book tables, email abersochrnlifundraising at gmail.com. Entry £2 to include coffee.

BORE PANED: The next meeting of Bore Paned. 50 Abersoch will be on Friday the 6th of Marchin the Village Hall, Abersoch from 10am till noon, and Ysgol Abersoch will be celebrating Gwyl Dewi Sant with the Over 50s. 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.

PUBLIC LECTURE: The future of our oceans will be the focus of a public lecture at Bangor University on Wednesday, March 4. The speaker is Jacqueline McGlade, Professor of Resilience and Sustainable Development at University College London. The lecture will take place at 5.30pm in the Eric Sunderland Lecture Theatre of the Main Arts Building. Admission is free, and no tickets are required. For further information contact public.lectures@bangor.ac.uk. 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.

BEDDGELERT COMMUNITY COUNCIL: January 27. Minutes January 6: JJ confirmed accuracy, FE seconded. Matters arising from previous minutes: a) Village Playing Field: Playing Field Committee not responsible for fencing. Clerk to contact Education Department and Property Department, Gwynedd Council. b) Discussion ongoing regarding establishing Eisteddfod Committee. Meeting to be held February 24 at 8pm. c) Llyn Dinas footbridge: Snowdon Warden to conduct inspection. d) Sygun Bridge and Pont Nansi: Senior Rights of Way Officer to conduct inspection. Financial position: Main account £3466.27 and Sub-account £1913.12 (20/01/2020). Incoming: £771.92 VAT refund. Outgoings: Wales Audit Office £354.90. Wales Air Ambulance Financial Contribution £25. Quarter 3 Financial Report - Committee happy with minutes.

CORRESPONDENCE: a) National Park Beddgelert “App”: Council’s application forwarded to Snowdon Partnership’s Officer. b) Unllais (Bala Town Council Project): E-mail discussed. No members with experience of running such projects for ages 5-18. c) National Park - Snowdonia Public Consultation Plan: For information. d) Caernarfonshire Villages Award 2020: Clerk to forward information to Vicki Hinde with a request for her to complete application form. e) Theatre Bara Caws: Thank you letter. f) Plaid Cymru Diagnostic Center for cancer patients in Gwynedd - Thank you letter with update on issue. g) BT - Consultation letter regarding request to remove kiosk at Gwynant Street, Beddgelert: No objection. h) Solicitors Parry Davies Clwyd-Jones Lloyd - Deeds: AT to sign the letter authorizing the Record Office to release documents to Solicitors. i) Wales Air Ambulance for Children - Financial Contribution: Committee to contribute £25. Members’ Interests: Form returned from JW, TJ, EJ and AT.

LLYS BULKELEY: a) A lower offer for rent has been received. Committee rejected offer for time being. It was noted if Council reduced rent then it would only be fair to inform everyone who had declared an interest. Clerk to contact Dafydd Hardy to update. b) Attic inspection carried out, no problems of concern. Any Other Business: a) Bridge in Cae Morus park between cemetery and “Oberon Wood” is slippery. Clerk to inform National Trust. b) IT been corresponding with Senior Rights of Way Officer regarding walkers passing front of property known as “Perthi”. Clerk to contact Officer for update. c) Beddgelert Toilets: Committee updated on situation. Disabled toilet continues to be closed by contractors. AT to contact Ann Williams, Caretaker to inquire if she can open disabled toilet. d) Website: Dean Hinde to meet AT and Clerk to resolve email issues. Next Meeting: February 24 at 7pm.

CYMDEITHAS HANES BEDDGELERT: Wednesday, March 25, at 7pm - AGM in the Community Hall at Nantgwynant (all welcome) and at 7.30 pm - “Exploring Underground - Caves, Lava Tubes, Mines & Quarries In The Uk And Around The World”. Illustrated talk by Des Marshall, cave instructor & author, underground adventures in the UK, Europe, America & Papua New Guinea. Following the talk there will be tea and biscuits. Admission is £2. For more information contact Margaret Dunn 01766 890550. BETHEL

CAPEL BETHEL (CAPEL SARON): Mawrth 8 am 10yb 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: Dydd Sul Mawrth 8fed 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. Wednesday: Digital support, March 4, 11, 18, 25, 10am-noon. Information session, living well, driving well, March 18, 11.3012.30pm. BONTNEWYDD

Y CARTREF: Age Well Hub is located in Bontnewydd, and is run by Age Cymru Gwynedd a Môn. Monday – Gardening Club £2 (10am to 12pm). Tuesday – Art and Craft Club £3 (10am to noon). Wednesday – Card Creation Club - £5 (10am-3pm) and Computers Club - £3 (1pm-3pm). Friday- Knitting Club (10am-noon). For more information contact Age Cymru Gwynedd a Môn on 01286 677 711 or info@acgm.co.uk.

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES: at Age Cymru Gwynedd a Môn’s Caffi Y Cartref Café Bontnewydd. Do you fancy a new challenge in 2020? 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 Age Cymru Gwynedd a Môn on 01286 677 711 or info@ acgm.co.uk. 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.

CAEATHRO GARDENING CLUB: Members are invited to a meeting on Tuesday March 10 at 7pm when Kate Mortimer will speak on the vitally important subject of bees, giving information on flowers to plant to encourage them and also their products. Refreshments will follow. this month’s competition ‘a bouquet of spring flowers.’ 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.