BANGOR

HOPE CHURCH: meets every Sunday at 10.30am in Ysgol Friars School Hall. ST JOHN’S METHODIST CHURCH: High St. Weekly Sunday Service 10.30am MASS: Our Lady and St James RC Church, upper Bangor: Mass times Sunday 10am and 5pm. BANGOR CATHEDRAL: Weekly Services. Mon: 8am Eucharist, noon Cathedral Prayer Group, 6.30pm University Anglican Society Service. Tues: 8am Morning Prayer, 10.30am Eucharist, 5.30pm Choral Evensong. Wed: 8am Morning Prayer, 10.30am Eucharist. Thurs: 8am Morning Prayer, 10.30am Eucharist, 5.30pm Choral Evensong. Sunday: 8.30am Eucharist, 9.30am Offeren / Boreol Weddi, 11am The Cathedral Eucharist, 3.15pm Choral Evensong. QUAKER MEETINGS: Sundays, 10.30am; Tuesdays, 1-1.30pm at the Friends Meeting House, Dean St. For details, phone 01248 602156. BANGOR INDEPENDENT SPIRITUALIST CHURCH: The service includes hymns, prayers, clairvoyance and spiritual healing and takes place every Wednesday at 7pm at the Quaker Meeting House, Dean St. 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: Established in 1947 and affiliated to the Greater World Spiritual Centre, London. Services at 7pm every Thurs at the Quaker Meeting House, Dean St with free refreshments after the Divine Service. 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. 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 Tues. Doors open at 1.30pm for a start at 2pm. 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 every Tuesday 6.307.30pm. Gentle energising exercises suitable for all. Beginners welcome. First class free. Jill Turner 01248 351672 YOGA: Mondays 10–11.30am, Garth Rd 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). ASSEMBLIES OF GOD: Pentecostal church. Prince’s Rd, (off College Rd) Upper Bangor. Meeting every Sunday 10.30am and 6.30pm. Warm welcome to all. BUDDHISM: Weekly meditation classes at Coleg Menai, Friddoedd Rd, on Tuesdays from 7-8.15pm. The sessions give an introduction to meditation and also explore some of Buddha’s practical teachings, both of which can help to reduce stress and increase happiness. For details phone 01492 878778 or see website meditatenorthwales. com. Qigong Class: Monday 6.30-7.30pm, Coed Mawr Community Centre, (Behind McDonald’s Caernarfon Rd). Qigong (pronounced Chi Kung) is an ancient Chinese health care system that integrates physical postures, breathing techniques and focused intention. Contact Jeff Cushing 01248 352336 cymrutaichiwales.co.uk £5 TAI CHI & QIGONG: Monday 7.30-9pm, Coed Mawr Community Centre. Admission £5. Tai Chi combines deep breathing and relaxation with slow, gentle movements. Contact Jeff Cushing 01248 352336 cymrutaichiwales.co.uk £6, (£5 concessions). TAI CHI & QIGONG: Bangor Uni. Tues 1-2pm. Room F16 Memorial building, Deiniol Rd (Opp the science library) Admission £5. Tai Chi combines deep breathing and relaxation with slow and gentle movements. Contact Jeff Cushing 01248 352336 cymrutaichiwales.co.uk £5 YOGA CLASS: Tuesday 7.30-9pm, Coed Mawr Community Centre, mixed ability class suitable for beginners. Contact Jeff Cushing 01248 352336 cymrutaichiwales. co.uk £6 (£5 concessions) block booking also available. RED CROSS: is looking for volunteer drivers and helpers to assist at Ysbyty Gwynedd and in people’s homes – contact Corinna on 01248 351103 BALLROOM AND LATIN AMERICAN DANCE CLASSES: At Canolfan Penrhosgarnedd. Tuesdays. Beginners Class 7.30-8.15pm. Improvers Class 8.30-9.30pm. Sunday evenings. Beginners Class 7pm-7.45pm. Practice Dance 7.45-9pm. Private Lessons by arrangement. Qualified Teacher with the IDTA. Call Kerstina on 07920 446976. UNDODIAID BANGOR UNITARIANS: Meet on 3rd Sunday of every month at Talgai Hall, behind Llandygai Church, Llandygai at 11am. All are welcome to this small, friendly group to explore spiritual questions, without dogma, and support each other to live a more compassionate life in community with others across North Wales. For details phone 01248 490543 or explore the website www.ukunitarians.org.uk/ bangor. STRICTLY BALLROOM AND LATIN AMERICAN: Penrallt Centre, Holyhead Rd, (by Morrisons) Tuesday 7pm-8pm. All levels welcome from beginner to advanced. A fun way to get fit and meet new friends. Also looking to start a children’s class should there be sufficient interest. For more information visit Anglesey Dance Facebook page, e-mail angleseydance@hotmail.com or mobile 07867 508734. Fully qualified teachers with the Allied Dancing Association, Liverpool and holder of the DBS certificate. Can also offer Private Lessons and Wedding Dance tuition. GWEDDWON: Mae 4 ffrind gweddw wedi dod at ei gilydd i sefydlu grŵp cymdeithasol ar gyfer gwyr a gwragedd gweddwon rhwng 50 a 70 oed. Mi fydd = yn trefnu nifer o ddiwrnodau allan gyda’u gilydd yn ogystal â nosweithiau a thripiau. Edrychwch ar y wefan i gael mwy o wybodaeth neu cysylltwch â Lyn ar 01286678252 neu e-bost:-lyn2910@yahoo. co.uk Www.meetup.com/ AngleseyandGwynedd-widows-andwidowers. PILATES: Pilates Classes at the Garth Community Centre. Classes will begin with a Free Taster Session at 3.45pm on Wednesday September 27 at the Garth Community Centre, Garth Hill. Run by Angie Masterson, who has been teaching many forms of exercise for over 35 years. Contact Angie Masterson 01407 831 348 or 07740 902 125 or Les Day on 01248 355180 for further details. FNF-BOTH PARENTS MATTER CYMRU: The next local meeting of FNF - Both Parents Matter Cymru will be held on Wednesday, September 20 at 6pm in the ESRC Centre for Research on Bilingualism, 37 College Road, Bangor, The charity aims to reunite children united with their parents/grandparents and is enjoying success in the courts. The meetings offer free legal advice and emotional support to parents and grandparents alienated from their grand/children. if you wish a confidential meeting ring Frank Bradfield, 01492 874 395. ZUMBA DANCE-FITNESS: Weds & Thurs 6.30-7.30pm, Academi, Deiniol Rd. Salsa Tues 8.30pm. Swing Jive Weds 8.15pm. Burlesque Tues 7.30pm. Helen 07751017157 CYMANFA GANU/BIG SING: A bilingual singing festival, Cymanfa Ganu/Big Sing will be held on Sunday, October 1, at 6pm, in St John’s Methodist Church, Bangor. Come along to enjoy a really good sing under the leadership of Robin Jones, Bethel, with Audrey Aspey at the organ. Let’s join together in song, whether you belong to one of the area’s churches or chapels or not, and raise the roof in praise of the Lord. Join us for a cuppa afterwards!