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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.

CAERNARFON 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).

CRICCIETH

ST CATHERINE’S CHURCH: Sunday services at 11am.

CAPEL Y TRAETH: Dydd Gwener Groglith 10am: Gwasanaeth Cymun yng Nghapel y Traeth o dan arweiniad y Parch Iwan Llewelyn Jones. Dydd Sul y Pasg 10 a.m.: Capel y Traeth - Parch Iwan Llewelyn Jones (Cymun).

CAPEL Y TRAETH: Worship on Easter Sunday at Capel y Traeth- English Congregati­on Led by Rev Tony Tagg starting at 11:30am. Visitors especially welcome.

LLANAELHAE­ARN

ST AELHAEARN: There will be a service every Sunday at 10am.

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: Maundy Thursday, April 14, 7pm - Holy Eucharist. Easter Sunday, April 17, 11am - Holy Eucharist. Monday April 18, 12 until 14:30pm - Easter spree for children - Easter bonnet competitio­n, Easter egg hunt, Egg rolling race, hot dogs and a drink. Admission £2

NANT PERIS

ST PERIS CHURCH: Saturday April 16, 17:00 - Easter vigil (the first Eucharist of Easter). Easter Sunday, 7pm - An evening with Elvis. Admission £5, in aid of Awyr Las.

PENMORFA

HORNBY RAILWAY COLLECTORS CLUB: will meet on April 19 from 3pm to 7pm at the Memorial Hall, Penmorfa on the A487 Porthmadog to Caernarfon road. Layouts running in ‘o’ gauge and Dublo. This month’s theme will be ‘My favourite engine’. There is free parking and light refreshmen­ts will be available. New members always welcome so come and join us, bring something to run, it does not have to be Hornby as we run Trix, ACE, Bassett Lowke, etc. Contact Mick Mobley on 01341 250851 for more informatio­n.

PENRHYNDEU­DRAETH

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.

DYDD GWENER GROGLITH: 10am: Pererindod o Ganolfan Hamdden Glaslyn ymlaen trwy’r dref at Ganolfan yr Harbwr. 11am: Gwasanaeth yng Nghapel y Porth.

DYDD SUL Y PASG: Salem, Porthmadog: 10 a.m.: Uno yng Nghapel y Traeth, Cricieth Parch Iwan Llewelyn Jones (Cymun)

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

PORTHMADOG MARITIME MUSEUM: The Porthmadog Maritime Museum will be reopening, for the 2022 season, on Saturday 9th of April. Hopefully the COVID pandemic has eased and we can fully open, including the children’s and education section. We will be keeping an eye on the situation and following all government advice and regulation­s. The museum is a charity and is always looking for volunteers to man the desk, administra­tion and maintenanc­e. If you feel that you can offer support in any way please contact Porthmadog Maritime Museum, The Harbour, Porthmadog, LL49 9LU 01766 514581 / 0786663392­7 contact@ portmm.org

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.

RHODWYR LLŷN RAMBLERS: The walking club has now resumed a six month programme of walks on alternate Thursdays and Sundays.

On Thursday April 14 there will be a walk from Oakley Arms, Maentwrog to Dduallt led by Tecwyn. For more informatio­n contact Noel (01758 713300, noeldavey@ compuserve.com).

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.

GORWEL/HORIZON WALKING GROUP:

The group has now resumed regular activity with a six month walks programme on alternate Wednesdays. On Wednesday April 20th there will be a walk around Garn Fadryn at 11am. For more informatio­n contact Noel (01758 713300, noeldavey@ compuserve.com).

CAPEL Y DRINDOD: Dydd Sul, Ebrill 17 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

TALYSARN

CAPEL SEION: Fe fydd yr oedfa Sul nesaf Ebrill 17 yn oedfa’r Pasg yng nghofal y Parch Iwan Llywellyn Jones Porthmadog.

TREFOR

MAESYNEUAD­D: Ni fydd oedfaon nac unrhyw weithgared­dau eraill ym Maesyneuad­d am y tro. Cadwch lygad ar y poster ar y reilings ac ar dudalen Facebook Eglwys Maesyneuad­d, Trefor. Os hoffech gael benthyg llyfrau Cristnogol i blant neu oedolion i’w defnyddio dros y cyfnod anodd hwn, cysylltwch â Tir Du (660340). Mae yna restrau o adnoddau Cristnogol a lincs i oedfaon Cymraeg a gafodd eu darlledu ar y we ddydd Sul ac sy’n dal ar gael i’w gweld ar wefan ysgolsul.com. Os byddwch yn defnyddio’r amser i glirio ac yn dod o hyd i hen ffôns symudol, mi fyddwn ni’n eu casglu i fynd at achos da pan ddaw popeth yn ôl i normal. Cymerwch ofal!

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.

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