3 PAGES OF COMMUNITY DIARY FOR BANGOR & ANGLESEY:

RNLI: Beaumaris RNLI always seeks new volunteers to help run the lifesaving service. If you are aged 17 or over, physically fit, work or live within 10 minutes of the lifeboat station and eager to join a lifesaving organisation then docome by and say hello. Volunteers meet every Thursday at 6pm for weekly training exercises.

OVER 50S: The Beaumaris Over-50s Club had a very enjoyable lunch at Lastra Farm, which was a great success. The committee and chairperson Hazel would like to wish you all a very special festive season with friends and family and the next meeting will be the AGM on January 30. Time to think about subs, still only £7 for the year!

BENLLECH

ST ANDREW’S CHURCH SERVICES: Sundays at 11am, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sunday Holy Communion. On the 4th Sunday a shorter all age service followed by tea and coffee. Fridays at 10am Holy Communion. Also each Tuesday at 10am the church hall is open for tea and coffee.

ROYAL VOLUNTARY SERVICE: Lunch Club, Waun Dirion, Every Tuesday 11.45am. Register before attending by phoning Nicola Collins on 01248 661915.

FRIENDS IN HARMONY: A well established Barbershop chorus will entertain guests at your party, charity event or function. For details visit www. friendsinharmony.org.uk. Gentlemen, Friends in Harmony are also looking for new members. To join the chorus on the risers, just turn up and have a go at the ex-Servicemens Hall, on a Monday at 7.30pm. Contact Andrew on 01248 421084.

RELAXATION AND T’AI CHI CLASSES: Gentle Exercise; Helps Co-ordination; Improves Mobility, Calms the Mind; Aids Circulation; Improves Balance. A gentle, effective form of exercise; Suitable for all ages and abilities; Informal relaxed classes with emphasis on enjoyment. Professional Instructor. Every Friday 10.am-11.15am At Goronwy Owen Hall. Admission £5. Enquiries: 01248 853207.

TAI CHI AND QIGONG: Thurs 10-11am, Goronwy Owen Hall, £5. Tai Chi combines deep breathing and relaxation with slow gentle movements. Contact Jeff Cushing 01248 352336 cymrutaichiwales.co.uk

BENLLECH 50+: The club is closed on December 22 and 29 and will re open on January 5. Meets every Thursday in Benllech Community & Ex-Servicemen’s Hall 2pm-4pm. Why not start off the New Year with a visit to our club? New Members, Gentlemen as well as Ladies are very welcome. Will start 2017 on 5 January with a Quiz, and tea and chat. Happy Christmas and Happy New Year from us all.

BETHESDA

GUIDING: Brownie unit. Contact Pat Gadd on 01248 601868. DRU YOGA CLASSES: Thursdays 6.15-7.45pm. Cost/class: £7. At Dru Centre, Nant Ffrancon, Bethesda. Contact: 01248 602900, christiane@druworldwide.com, www.druyoga.com. BETHESDA MARKET: Marchnad Ogwen, Bethesda. On the second Saturday monthly. It features produce and craft stalls run mainly by local people. Home made snacks and Fair Trade drinks are available. For information see website www. marchnadogwen.co.uk.

BODEDERN

EGLWYS ST EDERN CHURCH: Monthly services. 2nd Sunday, 9.30am Holy Communion English. 4th Sunday, 9.30am Offeren Cymraeg.

BODFFORDD

EISTEDDFOD GENEDLAETHOL YNYS MÔN 2017: Pwyllgor Apêl Bodffordd / Bodwrog / Llandrygarn / Trefor. Cynhelir Noson o Ganu Carolau yn Eglwys St Llwydian, Heneglwys, Bodffordd nos Fercher Rhagfyr 21 am 7yh. Mynediad £3 (yn cynnwys gwin cynnes a mins-pei) a’r elw at Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Ynys Môn 2017. Croeso cynnes i bawb.

EGLWYS ST LLWYDIAN: Sunday, December 25, 10am bilingual Holy Communion.

BODORGAN

COMMUNITY BINGO: In Bodorgan Community Centre every Thursday doors open at 6.30, for 8pm eyes down. All proceeds to the school.

ROYAL VOLUNTARY SERVICE: Lunch Club at Ysgol Gynradd Bodorgan, every other Tuesday during term time. If you would like to attend the lunch clubs or volunteer as a helper, register before attending by phoning Nicola Collins on 01248 661915.

BODWROG

PREGETH: Cynhelir pregeth ddechrau’r flwyddyn yng Nghapel Belan, Nos Fercher, Ionawr 4 am 7yh. Gwasanaethir gan y Parch Euros Wyn Jones, Llangefni. Croeso cynnes i bawb.

BRYNSIENCYN

TAI CHI AND QIGONG: Age Well class for over 50s. Wednesday 10am-11am Community Centre. Brynsiencyn. Contact Jeff Cushing 01248 352336 cymrutaichiwales.co.uk £5.

CEMAES BAY

TABLE TENNIS: Cemaes Bay Table Tennis Social Club is a small group, who meet on a Tuesday between 7.30pm-9.30pm at Cemaes Bay village hall. There are three tables and all equipment is provided. Each session costs £2 which includes tea/coffee during the break. New players to the game are very welcome. Call Rachel on 01407 710893.

DULAS

EGLWYS Y SANTES GWENLLWYFO: Y Sul cyntaf a’r trydydd Y Cymun Bendigaid 4yh. Yr ail a’r pedwerydd Yr Hwyrol Weddi 4yh.

DWYRAN

YR HEN FECWS/THE OLD BAKEHOUSE: Tuesdays 11.30am-12.30pm, Chair Exercise. Wednesdays, 7pm Bingo. Fridays from 10.30am Coffee/tea and meet up with friends and neighbours and make new friends. Friday Film 7pm, 1st and 3rd Fridays, Come and see award winning and fairly new films £3. Details elaine.yoga@ tiscali.co.uk or 01248430147.

YR YSGOL GYMUNED / DWYRAN SCHOOL: Mindful yoga with Elaine, Thursdays, 7.30-9.25pm, elaine.yoga@ tiscali.co.uk or 01248430147.

GAERWEN

ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH: Saturday, December 24 Gwasanaeth y Crud/Crib Service at 4pm. Christmas Eve Eucharist Service at 11.30pm. Midweek service (Wednesday) 10.30am in the Cabin. Tea and coffee afterwards.

GWALCHMAI

with Iolo Griffiths ANGLESEY DISABILITY ACCESS GROUP: Meets at 1pm first Thursday every two months, at Tarian Offices, Canolfan Byron, Gwalchmai, LL65 4RJ. Tel 01407 721956.

EGLWYS ST MORHAIARN: December 24, 11.30pm bilingual First Communion of Christmas.

HOLYHEAD

ST CYBI’S CHURCH: Sat Dec 24 at 5pm Crib Service, 11.30pm Midnight Mass. Sun Dec 25 at 11am Christmas Day Eucharist. Wed Dec. 28 at 10.30am Eucharist.

CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL: is open until Sat Dec 24.

ST DAVID’S CHURCH: Sun Dec 25 at 9.15am Christmas Day Eucharist.

ENGLISH METHODIST CHURCH: Meets at St David’s, Morawelon at 11am on Sundays.

ELIM PENTECOSTAL CHURCH: Sunday 10.30am. Home groups/Mini Rockers parents and toddlers/Prayer meeting/The Gap (Youth programme). Contact www. elimholyhead.com, tel 01407 238101.

SPIRITUALISTS: Holyhead Spiritualists Association - meetings held at Llaingoch Community Centre every Thursday at 7pm.

BAPTISTS: Holyhead English Baptist Church, Newry Street (next to the Town Hall). Services each Sunday at 10.30am and 6pm. Sunday School / Junior Church also at 10.30am. Fortnightly Ladies Meeting; Thursdays at 2pm. Children’s Club; alternate Thursdays 4-6pm. Various Bible Studies. Alpha Course on Fridays at 7pm. Contact Rev Clive Alder 01407 764947.

QUAKERS: Local Quaker meetings for worship are held at the Ucheldre Centre on the second and fourth Sunday of every month. Contact 01407 763070. For information, visit www.crynwyrcymru.org. uk and www.northwalesquakers.org.uk

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION: Holyhead Branch, The Royal British Legion now meets at London Road Community Centre, first Wednesday monthly (except August) at 7.30pm. Any new members will be offered a warm welcome.

PHYSICALLY DISABLED: Meets in Kingsland Community Centre, opposite Kingsland Primary School. It invites anyone with a disability to join. On the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 2.30-4.30pm. Transport available. Ring 01407 760326 for details. This is a happy club with plenty going on such as quizzes, games, talks, demos, trips out for meals, and afternoon tea and a chat. Do get in touch. You will be

A TEAM CHARITY SHOP: in Boston Street are looking for good quality furniture, men’s/ladies clothing, bric-a-brac, bedding, prams and cots. For collection phone Rose on 07872901281 or 07972673853.

ROYAL VOLUNTARY SERVICE: Lunch Club at Gwelfor Community centre, Every Mon, 11.45am. Register before attending with Nicola Collins on 01248 661915

PARKINSON’S: Join Holyhead and District Parkinsons Support Group for laughter and chats at Boston Centre Stage, Boston Street: 2pm-4pm; every 3rd Thursday in the month; easy access from nearby car park. Dates in 2017: January 19: February 16: March 16: April 20: May 18.This small, friendly group will make you very welcome. Provides tea or coffee and cake, as well as information on how to manage and improve your condition. It also ensures a wide range of speakers on a variety of topics. Ring Mary 762627 or Gordon 860700 for details.

LONDON ROAD CENTRE: Under New Mangement. Continues to offer the usual service of Meals On wheels, Room hire, Early Bird Breakfast and friendly Cafe. Why not call in say Hello meet the staff and enjoy a meal, snack or just a Coffee. Project Lydia continues its services in the Centre as does WOW Training. There is so much on offer. Call 760607 for information.

AIR TRAINING CORPS: (ATC) Parade times 7pm-9.30pm Mons and Thurs at Maeshyfryd Road. Tel 01407 769931, 12 to 18 yrs.

ANGLESEY FOOD BANK: Is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 11am-3pm at the Elim Church, Longford Road.

HOLYHEAD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: is a registered charity set up to offer support to those who are suffering from Cancer and are recovering from Cancer. Meetings take place at the Penucheldre Centre in Millbank on Wednesdays from 11am-3.30pm and a variety of activities and therapies are offered in a pleasant, friendly atmosphere. Transport can be provided in the Holyhead area to bring you to and from meetings. For details ring 01407 860794 in the evenings.

COMMUNITIES FIRST OUTREACH: Mon 9.15am-2pm Drop in service/CF Offices.

GATEWAY: Holyhead Gateway Club meets On Saturdays at Gwelfor Community Centre, between 10am and noon.

YOGA: On Tuesdays at 10.30am, yoga class at Holyhead Sports Centre under Roseanne Preston, qualified tutor. For details ring 01407 769517 or 07759105504.

FESTIVE FUN: At RSPB South Stack. Guided Festive Walk, December 27 and 31, 11am. £3 non-mmember, £2 member.Details rspb.org.uk/soutstack, 01407 762100.

SANTA TOUR: Holyhead Round Table will be taking to the Streets in the evening on Wednesday and Thursday, December 21-22, Santa in his Grotto will be going around some streets around Holyhead and Valley, the route can be found on the Holyhead & District Round Table Facebook page or Website. Round Table are sorry they cannot visit every area or street, but the volunteers will cover as much as possible, fingers crossed the weather will be kind.

DONATIONS IN MEMORY: Through O R Jones, Funeral Directors. Donations totalling £5 in memory of Beryl Nutter, towards St Marys Church, Holyhead; In memory of Patsy Regan, £620 towards Walton Centre NHS; In memory of Eddie Edwards, £370 towards RAFA; £125 in memory of Audrey Williams, towards Cancer Research UK; In memory of William Davies (Bill), £150 towards Coronary Care Unit at Ysbyty Gwynedd; £655 in memory of the late Kenneth Williams (Gibbo) towards The Mission to Seafarers; In memory of Mair Hefina Roberts, £410 towards Holyhead Lifeboat RNLI (£205) and Longford House Surgery (£205); £700 in memory of Vera Ann Jones, towards Cancer Research UK.

HOLYHEAD HOTSPUR: This week’s winning Hotspur lotto numbers are, 4, 11, 18. This week’s jackpot was not won so next week’s jackpot will be £400. The next draws will be at 5pm on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve at the Cambria.

LLAINGOCH

BOWLING: Community Bowling takes place every Friday afternoon at Llaingoch Community Hall from 2pm-4pm.

LLANDEGFAN

ST TEGFAN’S CHURCH: Saturday December 24 Christmas Eve - Christingle at 3pm. Sunday December 25 Christmas Day - Bilingual Holy Eucharist at 9.30am. January 1 - Bilingual Holy Eucharist at 9.30am. January 8 - Bilingual Family Service at 9.30am. Welsh Holy Eucharist at 5pm.

TAI CHI & QIGONG: Monday 2.30-3.30pm. Community Hall (near the childrens play park) Admission £5. Tai Chi combines deep breathing and relaxation with slow, gentle movements. Contact Jeff Cushing 01248 352336 cymrutaichiwales.co.uk

YOGA CLASS: Mixed ability also suitable for beginners. Thursday 7.30-9pm. Llandegfan Parish Hall. £6/£5per class as pay as you go (or you can pay as a block booking for 6 weeks, £30/£24). Contact Jeff Cushing 01248 352336 cymrutaichiwales.co.uk

LLANDRYGARN

EGLWYS ST TRYGARN: December 24, 11.30pm bilingual First Communion of Christmas.

LLANEDWEN

ST EDWEN’S CHURCH: Service in the Candlelit Church every Sunday at 11.15am. LLANEDWEN/LLANDDANIEL WI: had a very special evening. James Lunt made a return visit, and brought a variety of cakes he had made previously and decorated them in members’ presence. He decorated a large Christmas cake, a Madeira cake and made a chocolate log and decorated that too. He also decorated two small Christmas cakes and, at the end of the evening, all the goodies were raffled off including all the cakes plus mince pies and Christmas puddings. Every member of the WI went home with some Christmas fare. The Llanedwen/Llanddaniel WI has very interesting programmes and meets at 7pm on the 2nd Monday of each month (except August). For more information, ring Dith on 01248 430310.

LLANEILIAN

ST EILIAN’S CHURCH: Service next Sunday will be at the usual time of 9.30am.

LLANFACHRAETH

ST MACHRAETH CHURCH: Holy communion service every fourth Sunday of the month at 10am.

LLANFAELOG

SEW-N-SEW: The weekly “SEW-n-SEW” Quilting Group is every Wednesday in the Community Hall 1-4pm. Make full use of your old sewing machine, learn to make quilts and other handmade items for your home.