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ST MAELOG’S CHURCH: On Christmas Eve at 4pm “Jesus’ Birthday Party” for families, with Midnight Communion at 11.30pm. Please note that as from Advent Sunday all baptised Christians are welcomed to receive Communion. This includes children of any age, subject to parents’ approval (and no wine for under-fives!).

LLANFAIR PG

EGLWYS Y SANTES FAIR: Christmas Eve, 11pm, Bilingual Holy Eucharist. A very warm welcome to all. Christmas Day, 9.30am, Bilingual Holy Eucharist, St Ceinwen’s Church, Llangeinwen; 10.30am, St Nidan’s Church, Llanidan, Brynsiencyn. There will be no service in the Church Hall on Wednesday, December 28.

QUIZ NIGHT: Every last Thursday of the month in the Sidings Restaurant at James Pringle Weavers. Entry fee £5 which includes sausage and chips. Prize for the winning team and runner up. 7pm start. For more information call 01248 717171.

LLANFFINAN

ST FFINAN’S CHURCH: Christmas Day Sunday December 25, Eucharist service at 9am.

LLANFIHANGEL T BEIRDD

EGLWYS ST MIHANGEL: Rhagfyr 24, Noswyl y Nadolig, 9.30yh Cymun Bendigaid. December 25, no service. Sunday, Jan 1, 10am Holy Communion by Extension. Jan 8, no service.

LLANGADWALADR

ST CADWALADR’S CHURCH: Christmas Day Sunday December 25, Joint Bilingual Eucharist service at 10am.

LLANGAFFO

ST CAFFO’S CHURCH: Christmas Day Sun December 25, Eucharist service at 8am.

LLANGEFNI

CILDWRN CHURCH: Sunday Services, (Evangelical), 10am and 6pm. Morning Service simultaneously translated to English. Contact Rev Hywel Davies 01248 723086. MINDFUL YOGA: Classes with Elaine, Wednesdays, 7-8.55pm at Ysgol y Graig. elaine.yoga@tiscali.co.uk or 01248430147. YOGA CLASSES: Yoga with Kath Turner. Thursdays 3-4.30pm and 5.30-7pm at Tre Ysgawen Hall, Capel Coch, Llangefni. www.kathturneryoga.com or e-mail kathryn.turner4@btinternet.com or phone 01248 750029

YOGA FOR BEGINNERS: With Kath Turner. Tuesday 10-11am at Enzone health and Fitness Studio, Parc Cefni, Bodffordd. To book a place contact kathryn.turner4@btinternet.com www.kathturneryoga.com

AGEWELL: The Age Well Hwyliog Mon centre is open in the town hall Monday-Wednesday and first Friday of the month for the History Group 10am-noon. It is open for anyone over the age of 50 and annual membership is £10. Why not call in for a tea/coffee with biscuits and a chat, information, free internet and find out more about the various activities. For information phone 07972537078, email llangefniagewell@ymail.com. Or visit www.agewellhwyliogmon.co.uk/llangefni

CLYCHAU’R ENFYS: Hand bell ringers. The team would love to take part if you are arranging a concert, they are always ready to attend a group meeting to demonstrate the art of bell ringing and give a short talk about the history of bell ringing. New members would be made very welcome. For details call the Team Captain on 01248 724976.

ST CYNGAR’S CHURCH SERVICES: Wednesday, December 21, 10am bilingual Holy Communion. 11.30am bilingual carol singing at Plas Penlan. Saturday, December 24, 6pm bilingual crib service, 11.30pm bilingual First Communion of Christmas. Sunday, December 25, Christmas Day, 11am bilingual Family Communion.

HEAR TO HELP: Free minor repairs to NHS hearing aids, battery supply, re-tubing and advice at the NHS Volunteer Community Service drop-in. Canolfan Ebeneser, Bridge Street. First Tuesday each month, 10am-noon.

HEARING LOSS: Do you have a hearing loss? If so why not come along to our drop in centre. Meet new people: Share experiences and take part in activities: Get advice on products and services to help with your hearing, and guidance on how to get the best out of your hearing aid. Every 4th Tuesday of the month from 1.15pm until 2.15pm at the Age Well Centre.

ROCK AND ROLL JIVE CLASSES: At the Wellman’s Sports and Social club on Thursdays 8pm, learn to dance basic jive with Malcolm and Michelle - for details contact 01248 450451 or Facebook page Anglesey Rock n Roll Club.

TAI CHI & QIGONG: Age Well Class. (For over 50s) Monday 10-11am. Town Hall, Llangefni (on the ground floor in the town hall nr. the clock) Admission £4. Tai Chi combines deep breathing and relaxation with slow and gentle movements. Contact Jeff Cushing 01248 352336 cymrutaichiwales.co.uk.

LLANGOED

LLANGOED WI: At the meeting on December 7, Janet Smith gave a demonstration of Calligraphy followed by a hands on session. Meetings begin at 2pm on the 1st Wednesday of each month in Llangoed Village Hall, so ladies do feel very welcome to come along, the next one will be on January 4. The winners of the competition –1st Julie Withers and 2nd Deborah Booth. The winner of the raffle – Margaret Charles.

LLANGRISTIOLUS

ST CRISTOLUS CHURCH: Christmas Eve, December 24, Gwasanaeth y Crud/Crib Service at 4pm.

LLANNERCHYMEDD

EGLWYS SANTES MAIR: Sul, Rhagfyr 25, Dydd y Nadolig, 10yb Cymun Bendigaid Bore’r Nadolig i’r holl gymuned a’r plwyfi, gyda’r Parch Deiniol Prys. sul, Ionawr 1, gwasanaethau fel arfer yn Eglwysi’r Plwyfi. Llun, Ionawr i, Gwasanaeth Agoriadol i’r Flwyddyn Newydd am 6.30yh yn Eglwys Sanres Fair, Llannerchymedd.

LLANRHUDDLAD

CHURCH: Services 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at 11am. Ring 01407730501 for details.

LLANTRISANT

LLANTRISANT CHURCH: Services every second Sunday of the month at 3pm.

MARIANGLAS

ST EUGRAD’S CHURCH: Saturday, December 24, no service. See St Gallgo’s Church, Moelfre. Sunday, December 25, All at Penrhoslligwy, St Michael’s, Holy with Iolo Griffiths Communion by Extension. Sunday, January 1, 11.30am Morning Prayer. No New Song Cafe or Coffee Morning in January. January 8, 11.30am Holy Communion. BALLROOM/LATIN AMERICAN DANCE CLASS: Children and adult dance classes Friday at the Marian-Glass Community Centre (Hen Ysgol). Children 5-6pm, Private Lesson available 6pm-7pm, Adult Dance Class 7pm-8pm, Practise Session 8pm-9pm, all levels welcome from beginner to advance. A fun way to get fit and meet new friends. For more information visit Anglesey Dance Facebook page, e-mailangleseydance@hotmail.com or phone 07867 508734.

MENAI BRIDGE

ST MARY’S CHURCH: Saturday December 24 Christmas Eve - Christingle at 3pm. Bilingual Holy Eucharist at 11am. Sunday December 25 Christmas Day - Bilingual Holy Eucharist at 11am. January 1 - Bilingual Holy Eucharist at 11am. January 8 - Bilingual Family Service at 11am. MINDFUL YOGA: with Elaine, Tuesdays, 7.30-9.25pm at Ysgol y Borth. Wednesdays, 10am-11.25am at Ysgoldy Capel Mawr. elaine.yoga@tiscali.co.uk or 01248430147

ADVICE FOR A HAPPY MIND: A new series of weekly classes will explore how meditation can lead to a happier, more contented way of life. These drop-in classes will be held at the Community House, Water St from 7-8pm. Tel:01492 878778 for information or go to www. meditatenorthwales.co.uk

YNYS MON BRIDGE CLUB: invites bridge players to join for evenings of play in a relaxed and friendly club. Meet on Tuesday at The Community Centre in Water St and play is from 7pm until approximately 10pm. Contact Catherine Spalding on 01248 362 361.

ANGLESEY SCRABBLE CLUB: Meets every 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesday of every month at Four Crosses, Menai Bridge. To join, call Mrs Farrar on 01248 362427 or Mrs Murray on 01248 750089.

LUNCH CLUB: The Royal Voluntary Service plans to set up a lunch club at the Liverpool Arms, on alternate Mondays. It will cost £6 for two courses. Those interested in attending should register by contacting Nicola on 07436 564459, or 01248 661915.

MOELFRE

ST GALLGO’S CHURCH: December 24, Christmas Eve, 11.30pm Holy Communion. December 25 (Christmas Day), 9.30yb Cymun Bendigaid. January 1, 8.30am Morning Prayer, 10yb Cymun Bendigaid. No New Song Cafe or Coffee Morning in January. January 8m 8.30am, 10yb Boreol Weddi.

SIWGWR LWMP: For parents, Nains, Taids and Childminders. Siwgwr Lwmp in Moelfre will be holding, for the next few weeks, Mother and Toddler Craft Sessions on Mondays 10am until 12.30, Coffee and Cake for Mums £3, and Toddlers Lunches £1.50.

SINGING FOR PLEASURE: would like to thank everyone for their wonderful support at our recent Christmas Concert which was a very successful event. The proceeds will go to St David’s Hospice, Llandudno.

MYNYDD LLANDYGAI

MYNYDD LLANDYGAI DRAMA: (MAD) Is re-forming. Enthusiastic new actors/ actresses are required. No experience necessary, and any age welcome. Join in with a friendly group to have some fun and see what it is doing. Contact Pat at Mynydd Llandegai 01248 601508 or Einir (Welsh) 01248 601 353.

NEWBOROUGH

EGLWYS BACH COMMUNITY HALL: Many thanks to all who have supported activities/ events at Eglwys Bach during the past year. Watch this column for information about activities/events to take place in the New Year; most will carry on as before in the week beginning January 9, 2017. Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda/Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

PRITCHARD JONES INSTITUTE: Oriel Rhosyr, open to all, Tuesday 10am-2pm. Computer Courses, Thursdays, 1-3.30pm. Library, open Monday 10am-noon, Wednesday 2-5pm. Friday 2-4pm.

NEWBOROUGH LEISURE CLUB: met at the Prichard Jones Inst on December 14. Members held a minutes’ silence for Paddy Berry who died late November. The January lunch will be held at the Seiont Manor Hotel. Picking up points Tyn y Cae and the square at 11.05am. The Leisure Club received funding from Age Cymru to celebrate St Dwynwen’sday. The tea party will be held on February 1 at the Prichard Jones Institute at 2pm. After the business meeting , members had the Christmas buffet, prepared and served by Morwenna Owen. Thanks also to “Always Aim High” who gave a generous donation towards the buffet. To all the members of the leisure club a very Happy Christmas and New Year.

PENRHOSLLIGWY

ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH: December 24, No service. See St Gallgo’s Church, Moelfre. December 25 (Christmas Day), 10am, Holy Communion by Extension. January 1, 11.30am Holy Communion. No New Song Cafe or Coffee Morning in January. January 8, 11.30am Morning Prayer.

PENTRAETH

YOGA CLASS: Yoga with Kath Turner. Tuesday 7-8.30pm at Ysgol Gymuned Pentraeth. www.kathturneryoga.com or email kathryn.turner4@btinternet.com or phone 01248 750029.

ST MARY’S CHURCH: Services at 11am: 1st Sunday Morning prayer, 2nd Sunday Holy communion, 3rd Family and young peoples service, 4th Holy communion.

RHOSCOLYN

ST GWENFAEN’S CHURCH: Sun Dec 25 at 11am Christmas Day Eucharist.

RHOSYBOL

THE BARN NEW LIFE CENTRE: Cae Uchaf, Rhosybol, LL68 9TR. Tel 07789260811. Be comfortable with God’s grace. Join the meeting at 10.30am every Sunday.

TALWRN

TALWRN ARCHAEOLOGY GROUP: (TAGGAT) Meets every Monday throughout the winter at 7,30pm at Talwrn Village Hall for talks and slide shows on local history and archaeology. This is supplemented during the summer by excursions to local sites of historic interest. For information contact, Marianne Jones on 01248 723391.

TREARDDUR BAY

ST FFRAID’S CHURCH: Sat Dec 24 at 11.30pm Midnight Mass. Sun Dec 25 at 9.30am Christmas Day Eucharist.

HEAR TO HELP: Free minor repairs to NHS hearing aids, battery supply, re-tubing and advice at the NHS Community Volunteer Service Drop In, third Wednesday each month, 10-11am at the Community Hall.

TREFDRAETH

ST BEUNO’S CHURCH: Christmas Eve, Sat, December 24, Eucharist service at 11.30pm.

TREGAEAN

EGLWYS ST CAEAN: Sunday, December 25, Christmas Day, 9.30am, bilingual Family Communion.

TREGARTH

DRU YOGA CLASS: Moelyci Farm, Tregarth LL57 4BB. Mons, 7-8.30pm £6. Contact Lynne - 07984360294. Bring mat, water and blanket. All abilities welcome.

VALLEY

ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH: Saturday December 24, Midnight Mass at 11.30pm. Sunday December 25, Bilingual Holy Communion at 10am. (NO 11.15am service)

HEAR TO HELP: Free minor repairs to NHS hearing aids, battery supply, re-tubing and advice at the NHS Volunteer Community Service drop-in, second Monday of each month, noon-2pm at the Valley Hotel.

CAFE COFIO: New service by the Carers Trust for carers and those they care for, to have tea/coffee in a relaxed atmosphere and learn more about services for people with memory problems, as well as taking part in various activities. Sessions at: Valley Hotel, Thursdays, 1-3pm. For information ring 01492 542212.

GENERAL

SUNDAY MASS: Anglesey Centre of Mission Catholic Church Sunday Mass Times: St Anne’s RC Church, Dale St, Menai Bridge: Sat, 5.45pm, vigil mass; Our Lady Queen of Martyrs RC Church, Rating Row, Beaumaris: Sun, 9am; St Joseph’s RC Church, Lon Penmynydd, Llangefni: Sunday, 11am; Fr Joe Daly OMI 01248 810318. St Mary Help of Christians RC Church, Longford Rd Holyhead: Sat, 6pm, vigil mass; Sun, 11am; St Therese RC Church, Maelog Rd, Rhosneigr: Sun, 9am; Fr Frank Murray OMI 01407 762457. St David’s RC Church, Athol St, Cemaes Bay: Saturday, 6pm, vigil mass; Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church, Beach Rd, Benllech: Sunday, 9am; Our Lady Star of the Sea RC Church, Bull Bay Rd, Amlwch: Sunday, 11am; 01407 830361. For details, contact Stephen J Smith on 01407 763332 or email stevej.smith@btconnect.com or Pauline Thomas, on 01248 717331, email paulinepasassoc@btinternet.com.