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BEDDGELERT
ST MARY’S CHURCH: Services are now being held every Sunday at 9.30am. alternating between Holy Eucharist and Morning Prayer.
CYMDEITHAS HANES BEDDGELERT: The latest news and the AGM reports can be obtained on email from Margaret at brynbedd1@gmail.com / 01766 890550.
BLAENAU FFESTINIOG
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.
CAERNARFON
GWYNEDD LIBRARIES: are now available online. it’s possible to download all sorts of e-resources online through Gwynedd Libraries. You can access these resources online for FREE through any Internet accessible device These resources are available in Welsh and English and are suitable for adults, children and young people. e-books, oral e-books through Borrowbox, e-books, e-audio books through Borrowbox, e-magazines and e-comics through RB Digital, Ancestry family history site, Theory Test Pro to practise the theory driving test questions. Also If you are a member of Gwynedd Libraries you can register for access to the National Library of Wales’ electronic resources including: People’s collection Wales, Welsh newspapers online and Welsh Journals. You can see what’s available through visiting: http://www.gwynedd.llyw.cymru/ librarycatalogue. Remember, to access all of this you need to be a member of your library first! But becoming a member is simple, you can join online and then you can access all of the digital resources.
ANGLESEY & GWYNEDD WIDOWED SOCIAL GROUP:
This is a 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 that people aged 50-70 will get the most from membership, as we aim to be active, out and about. At the moment it meets regularly in Bangor, Menai Bridge and Caernarfon and also meets up weekly for walks, and to go to opera, ballet, gigs, cinema, meals, pub quiz and weekends away. If you are an internet user please 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.
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).
ST BEUNO CHURCH: There are bilingual services every Sunday morning at 10am, alternating between Holy Communion and Morning Prayer. This Sunday, December 19 will be Morning Prayer. The church is open to visitors every day from 9am-5pm. All are most welcome at any or all of the above.
CRICCIETH
ST CATHERINE’S CHURCH: Sunday services at 11am.
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.
CAPEL Y TRAETH: Rhagfyr 19, Capel y Traeth 10am: Parch Iwan Llewelyn Jones.
DEINIOLEN
GWASANAETH NADOLIG: Bydd Gwasanaeth Nadolig uniaith Gymraeg yn Eglwys Crist Llandinorwig ar Noswyl Y
Nadolig (Rhagfyr 24ain) am 6pm. Y Canon Idris Thomas, Glanrafon fydd yn cymryd y gwasanaeth ac mae croeso i bawb.
LLANBERIS
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.
ST PADARNS: Saturday December 18, 5pm - Community Carol service at the Dolbadarn Hotel stable. Children are invited to dress up in their nativity character’s costume to create the story in the stable. Refreshments will be served at the church. Sunday December 19, 11am - Holy Eucharist. Christmas Day 10am - Holy Eucharist.
NANT PERIS
ST PERIS CHURCH: Sunday December 19, 9:30am - Holy Eucharist. Christmas Eve, 24 December, 11:30pm - Midnight Mass
PENRHYNDEUDRAETH
CHRISTMAS TREES: Annual Christmas Tree Festival at Holy Trinity Church. Daily 10-4pm until Christmas week. Christmas trees displayed and lit by local clubs and organisations. Childrens Christmas Craft Activities, Raffle, Refreshments, Free entry.
REFUGEE SUPPORT: collection of clothes, toys, toiletries and household items i.e. bedding, curtains etc. at Holy Trinity church Penrhyndeudraeth. Please separate and label items in bags and put into the brown bin in church porch. Thank you.
PORTHMADOG
ST JOHN’S CHURCH: Sunday services at 9.30am
SUL: Rhagfyr 19: Salem, Porthmadog 10.30am: Dafydd Iwan. Seion, Penmorfa 2pm: Parch Iwan Llewelyn Jones. Capel y Porth, Porthmadog 10am: Parch Christopher Prew. Peniel, Tremadog 10am: Parch R E Hughes.
SSAFA GWYNEDD: are requesting new caseworkers in the Gwynedd area to help and support our veterans and their families. If you can help, contact Andy Williams 07958524298.
CATHOLIC CHURCH: The Sunday Mass times for the Parish of the Most Holy Redeemer and St Joseph are: Vigil Mass 6.30pm Saturday (Pwllheli), Sunday Mass 9.30am (Pwllheli) and Sunday Mass 11.30am (Porthmadog). The Masses celebrated in Pwllheli will also be relayed as live streams and can be accessed by following the link in the Live Streaming section of the Parish website: porthmadogpwllhelirc.wordpress.com
PWLLHELI
WOMEN’S AID: De Gwynedd Women’s Aid provides support to all women living in Dwyfor and Meirionnydd who have suffered or are currently suffering domestic abuse, regardless of age, marital status, culture and language, with or without children. We offer free confidential information and help on benefits and housing, and we are there also to those who just need someone to talk to. Contact on 01758 701005.
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.
BANC BWYD PWLLHELI FOODBANK: is in need of volunteers. Do you have a spare hour or two? Can you help? Contact Karen Cooper on 07747800320 Or drop into St Peter’s Church on Tuesday or Friday noon-2pm.
CANOLFAN FELIN FACH: Staff at Canolfan Felin fach are on the other end of the phone Monday - Friday 10am 2.30pm during lockdown. For any enquiries or a chat please contact us on 01758 701 611
CAPEL Y DRINDOD: Dydd Sul, Rhagfyr 19 - 10yb Gweinidog.
CATHOLIC CHURCH: The Sunday Mass times for the Parish of the Most Holy Redeemer and St Joseph are: Vigil Mass 6.30pm Saturday (Pwllheli), Sunday Mass 9.30am (Pwllheli) and Sunday Mass 11.30am (Porthmadog). The Masses celebrated in Pwllheli will also be relayed as live streams and can be accessed by following the link in the Live Streaming section of the Parish website: porthmadogpwllhelirc.wordpress.com
TALSARNAU
POST OFFICE: In the Canolfan Community Centre Monday 12.3-3pm and Thursday 9-11am.
TALYSARN
CAPEL SEION: Fe fydd na oedfa sul nesaf Rhagfyr 19 am 2 or gloch yn nghwmni Miss Dorothy Williams Caernarfon.
TREFOR
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Y FELINHELI
COMMUNITY COUNCIL: Chair – Mr Daniel ll. Williams. All enquiries via The Clerk Heather Jones 07867982518 clercfelinheli@ aol.com
RVS: Royal Voluntary Service Volunteering are looking for new volunteers to join our team and help us with our Community Transport, Good Neighbours and Positive Steps services in Gwynedd and Ynys Mon. If you would like to make a difference in someone’s life we would like to hear from you Contact Gwenda Hughes on 01248 661915 or Gwenda.hughes@ royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk.