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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, 1-2.30pm, Beaumaris 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. 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.

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: Thursday 10-11am, Goronwy Owen Hall, £5. Tai Chi combines deep breathing and relaxation with slow and gentle movements. Contact Jeff Cushing 01248 352336 cymrutaichiwales. co.uk BENLLECH LADIES GROUP: New Year Tea and Enrolment. January 16, Breeze Hill Hotel. Renew your membership for 2017 from 1.15pm followed by afternoon tea for members. Details of special events and day trips are announced at the monthly meetings. Visit ‘Benllech Ladies Group’ on Facebook for the latest news. For more information: Brenda - 01248 852591 BENLLECH 50+: Thursday January 12 Games afternoon, tea and chat. Thursday January 19 Rev Ken Wilson presentation about the work of Marie Curie. Benllech Community & Ex-Servicemen’s Hall 2pm–4pm Welcome to the New Year, Have no fear Benllech 50+ is here. Are you wondering what to do? We are always here for you. Fun, Games, Quizzes, Bingo, presentations galore. You’ll always want to come back for more! Come and join us for tea and chat, A nice new experience, how about that?

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.

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.

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. CEMAES HISTORY GROUP: The next meeting of the Cemaes History group will be held on Friday, January 13, at 7:30pm. Iwan Parry an archeologist will be giving a talk about the ancient graves found whilst working on a new road in Pencraig, LLangefni. This will be held at the David Hughes Village Hall, Cemaes Bay. Admission is £3 and all are welcome.

DULAS

EGLWYS Y SANTES GWENLLWYFO: Oherwydd gwaith adnewyddu bydd yr eglwys ar gau tan y Pasg. Cynhelir y gwasanaethau yng Nghapel Carmel Penysarn am 4yh hyd nes y byddwn yn dychwelyd i’r eglwys.

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: GAERWEN

ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH: Sunday January 15, Eucharist service at 10am. Sunday January 22, Eucharist service at 10am followed by Tea and coffee. Sunday January 29, Synod Môn United service at Llangefni Secondary School at 10.30am. Mid week Eucharist service in the Cabin at 10.30am.

GWALCHMAI

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

HOLYHEAD

ST CYBI’S CHURCH: Sat Jan 14, at 11.30am Walsingham Mass. Sun Jan 15 at 11am Morning Prayer, 4pm Offeren. Wed Jan 18 at 10.30am Eucharist. ST DAVID’S CHURCH: Sun Jan 15 at 9.15am 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 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 welcome at this happy and friendly club. 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 Monday at 11.45am. Register before attending by phoning 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 interesting topics. Ring Mary 762627 or Gordon 860700 for more 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 Mondays and Thursdays at Maeshyfryd Road, Holyhead. Tel 01407 769931, 12 to 18 yrs. Why not come and check it out - welcome. 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 and friendly atmosphere. Transport can be provided in the Holyhead area to bring you to and from meetings. For more information ring 01407 860794 in the evenings. COMMUNITIES FIRST OUTREACH: Monday 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. HOLYHEAD HOTSPUR LOTTO: This week’s winning Hotspur lotto numbers are 1, 2, 16. There was no winner this week so next week’s jackpot will be £300. DEREK VAUGHAN MEP: Walk-in advice surgeries are being held by the local staff of Derek Vaughan MEP. Everyone is welcome to visit without an appointment to ask any questions about the UK’s exit from the European Union, raise any issues with which Mr Vaughan and his staff may assist or generally obtain information on the EU and current issues. January’s Anglesey session is on Thursday 19th. For more information or to make an appointment. email contact@derekvaughanmep.org.uk or call 01978 480 150.

LLAINGOCH

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

LLANDEGFAN

ST TEGFAN’S CHURCH: Sunday January 15- English Holy Eucharist at 9.30am. Welsh Gosber at 5pm. The Diocesan Plygain Service will be held at St Madryn’s Church Trawsfynydd on Friday January 13 at 7pm. The Week of Prayers for Christian Unity will be held between January 16-22 (see Menai Bridge news for times of their services). TAI CHI & QIGONG: Monday 2.30-3.30pm. Community Hall (top of the village near the childrens play park) Admission £5. Tai Chi combines deep breathing and relaxation with slow and gentle movements.Contact Jeff Cushing 01248 352336 cymrutaichiwales.co.uk YOGA CLASS: Mixed ability also suitable for beginners. Thurs 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

LLANEDWEN

ST EDWEN’S CHURCH: Service in the Candlelit Church every Sunday at 11.15am.

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

ST MAELOG’S CHURCH: This Sunday, January 15, Communion at 10.30 followed by Congregational Meeting. Next week (22nd) a special welcome to everyone for the St Maelog’s Day Festival service, with refreshments to follow. Midweek Communion services continue on Wednesdays at 10am.

LLANFAIR PG

EGLWYS Y SANTES FAIR: Sun Jan 15, 10am, Bilingual Morning Prayer service. Mon, Jan 16, 5.30-6.30pm, Rainbows, Church Hall. Tue, Jan 17, Brownies and Guides, Church Hall. Wed, Jan 18, 10am, Bilingual Communion Service in Church Hall, followed by refreshments and a chat; 1.30-2.30pm, Mini Moli; 7.30pm, Prayer/ Bible Group. Thur, Jan 19, 9.30-10.30am. Soft Play, Church Hall; 2pm, Mothers’ Union in Action. Fri, Jan 20, 5.30-6.30pm, Play Beavers; 6.30-7.30pm, Cub Scouts; 7-9pm, Scouts, Church Hall. WEEKLY DRAW: The winner of the football club’s weekly draw held on Saturday December 24 was Mr Allan Jones, 21 Pant Lodge, Llanfairpwll. The winner of the draw on Saturday December 31 was Mr William John Hughes, Fingar. Winner of the football clubs weekly daw held on Saturday January 7 was Mr R J Jones, 34 Y Wern, Felinheli.