ABERFFRAW

SPIRIT OF BRO ABERFFRAW: On Thursday January 28 the Spirit of Bro Aberffraw Panel hosts a community event. Come to learn more about how this programme has, and could, help support local people and projects. The Community Foundation in Wales will hold a Funding Fair between 1-6pm at Llys Llewelyn Tea Rooms. Local charities and community groups can talk to the Foundation’s grants team about funding opportunities. Call 02920 379580 to book a specific time slot or just pop in on the day. From 5.30pm in Aberffraw Village Hall there will be a celebration of what the Spirit of Bro Aberffraw programme has achieved in its first year. Community groups and projects which have already received funding will talk about what they have done. There will also be taster sessions of indoor community sports activities led by Active Young People Young Ambassadors and a representative from Cycling Wales. and takes place every Wednesday at 7pm at the Quaker Meeting House, Dean Street. The service will finish at approx 8.30pm with free refreshments and healing shortly later. Admission £2 to include refreshments and towards the church funds’. Phone 01407 840531. BANGOR CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALIST CHURCH: The Church was established in 1947 and is affiliated to the Greater World Spiritual Centre, London. Services at 7pm every Thursday at the Quaker Meeting House, Dean St with free refreshments after the Divine Service. There is no admission fee, only a free-will collection taken during the Service. There is a different guest speaker every week. Everyone is most welcome to attend. BIPOLAR ORGANISATION: Meetings at the Eryl Môr Hotel every first Monday of the month, between 6-8pm. Meetings are friendly and informal. Just pop along to the next meeting or call 0845 434 9950 HIRAEL SURGERY: At Hirael Club. Jean Forsyth and Dewi Williams - Councillors for the Hirael Ward of Bangor hold a Surgery, 10am-2pm on the second Wednesday in each month to listen to and address residents’ issues and problems. Ring 01248 355 798 (Jean), or 01248 353699 (Dewi), to book an appointment. If no reply, leave a message with your contact details. Representatives of the local Community Beat Team and Gwynedd Community Homes (CCG) may also be in attendance from time to time. BANGOR & MENAI BAHA’IS: The Baha’i Community of Bangor and Menai invite you to join in activities here. The Baha’i Faith is a world religion whose purpose is to unite all mankind in one universal cause, one common faith. Contact bangorbahais@ gmail.com or 07577 777392. WEIGHTWATCHERS: Classes at Penrhosgarnedd Community Centre on Mondays at 5.30pm. HIRAEL CLUB: Cash bingo every Tuesday. Doors open at 1.30pm for a start at 2pm. Also every Wednesday 7.30pm for a start at 7.45pm. Come along and enjoy the friendly atmosphere and light refreshments. GUIDING: Rainbow, Brownie and Guide units. Contact Pat Gadd on 01248 601868. ARMY CADETS: Parade every Tuesday at the Drill hall, Glynne Road from 7pm. If you are over 12 then come along. Call 01248 600363 for details. GLASINFRYN COMMUNITY CENTRE: Tai Chi Qigong class starting every Tuesday 6.30-7.30pm. Gentle energising exercises suitable for all. Beginners welcome. First class free. Jill Turner 01248 351672 AGE CYMRU GWYNEDD A MON: Are looking for volunteers to help at Hafan Café besides the bus station. If anyone has a few hours to spare, Age Concern would like to hear from you. For a volunteer pack call 01286 677711 YOGA: Mondays 10–11.30am, Garth Road Community Centre, (road to Bangor pier, left up hill at red post box) Call Katie 07717661717. BANGOR COMMUNITY CHURCH: Meet every Sunday 10.30am and 6.30pm at Coed Mawr Community Centre, (behind Mcdonalds). NORTH WALES SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND: Is a local charity based in Bangor. Its aims are to provide welfare and key services for visually impaired people in North Wales. It is looking for volunteers to spare an hour or two to assist in fundraising, store collection, driving and group support. Contact Malcolm Jones on 01248 353604 PARKINSON’S CAFE: People living with Parkinson’s, their family, carers and friends are warmly invited to the Parkinson’s Cafe at Coed Mawr Community Centre, on the third Monday of each month, from 2pm to 3.30. Activities include Indoor Bowls and easy dance sessions, with tea and cakes and friendship, together with support and information sharing. ASSEMBLIES OF GOD: Pentecostal church. Prince’s Road, (off College Road) Upper Bangor. Meeting every Sunday 10.30am and 6.30pm. Warm welcome to all. BUDDHIST MEDITATION: Classes on Tuesdays at Kyffin cafe, 129 High St, 7-8pm. BUDDHA’S ADVICE FOR A HAPPY LIFE: Classes in Bangor at Coleg Menai from Tuesday January 19, 7pm. No prior experience needed. Everyone welcome. For more details on classes contact 01492 878778. www.meditatenorthwales.com PRAYER FOR REFUGEES: Cytun Bangor – the churches together in Bangor, is running a day of prayer for refugees on January 20, 9am-6pm in the Deiniol Centre. The event is part of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, and people can call in for five minutes or stay for several hours to consider what it is like not to have a home, and how we can help those who are displaced. There will be information about local and international groups who help refugees. SOROPTIMISTS: The speaker on January 19 was Jim Coy, North Wales Anti-Slavery Co-ordinator. He gave an interesting but harrowing account of what ‘modern day slavery’ is all about and how close it is to us here in Bangor. Modern Day Slavery (or formerly Human Trafficking) is the second most profitable crime in the world, second only to drugs. It is also a growing crime in the UK with victims exploited in main ways – forced labour, sexual exploitation, domestic servitude and benefit fraud. The North Wales Anti-Human Trafficking Project is the first of its kind in the UK, with more than 40 agencies, including all six North Wales Authorities, Welsh Government, North Wales Police and charitable partners, working together to end one of the oldest and most insidious forms of human exploitation. For information on Bangor Soroptimists, contact Vikki: vikkijwilliams@ gmail.com BREAST SCREENING: takes place at Asda Car Park, Bangor, from the end of February to mid March. Women aged between 50 and 70, who live in Wales and are registered with the following surgeries: Surgery Rowen, Felinheli, The Surgery, Beaumaris, Star Surgery, Gaerwen, Health Centre, Llanfairpwll, will automatically receive invitations for screening. Women aged over 70 can request an appointment from Breast Test Wales on 01492 860888. For more information contact your GP Practice, or Breast Test Wales on 01492 860888 WATERCOLOUR AND PASTEL: course on Wednesdays 1-4pm every week. No experience necessary -take inspiration from the landscape and learn about the use of colour and wash. Silk painting sessions/ glass painting workshops also available Thursdays and Fridays 10.30-4.30 All ages and abilities catered for including children. Learn to paint scarves pictures, cards, sun catchers and much more, relaxing and fun. Birthday parties a speciality. All workshops/ courses running at the H’Artworks Gallery 6 Church St, Beaumaris in the Forum a beautiful old Methodist chapel. For information ring 01248 812045 or e-mail hartworks@btinternet.com. SINGING FOR JOY: Come and join the Singing For Joy Choir at the David Hughes Centre, Thursdays from 12-2pm. Contact Joy on 01248 811519 or email joyleedhamevans@live.co.uk. YOGA: Come along for a gentle class, and feel the difference. Mondays Beaumaris 1-2.30pm, Leisure Centre. Contact Katie on 07717661717. ROYAL VOLUNTARY SERVICE: Lunch Club – Ysgoldy, Capel y Drindod, Rosemary Lane. Every Tuesday 11.45am. Register before attending by phoning Nicola Collins on 01248 661915. WI: Beaumaris WI are changing their meeting day from 1st Friday of the month to 2nd Monday in the month at the David Hughes Centre at 7pm. OVER 50S: The St David’s Day meeting on February 29 includes Mrs Griffiths, the pianist, who will entertain by playing and speaking about well known classical composers and their music, followed by the ever popular afternoon tea. On March 2 there is a coach trip to the Galeri in Caernarfon to see “The Lady in the Van”, a very popular film. The coach will leave the pier at 12.30pm and will be back in time for tea. Due to Easter being early this year, the March meeting is on the 21st. Easter Eggs all round and cash prize bingo. April 25 Roy English will give a talk on the Great London Riviera Marathon. So, fill up your diaries and see you soon! BEAUMARIS WI: The first meeting of 2016 included a demonstration of aloe vera creams and potions. The meeting on Monday, Feb 8 will not only be of interest as members hear about the origins of Annie’s Orphans, but should be great fun as they watch the intrepid male models on the catwalk afterwards! Like to join and see what the WI can do for you? Then do call in; meetings start at 7pm at the David Hughes Centre, or call Annette on 01248 491831.