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SCRABBLE: Are you a Scrabble enthusiast if so the Beaumaris Community Centre are hoping to start a club in the near future. if you are interested please phone Stephanie on 01248 490781 for further details.

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 Tues 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 Bernard on 01248 410448.

TAI CHI: 1pm-2.15pm, Every Friday in Benllech Community & Ex-Servicemen’s Hall. Session: £4 club members/£5 non-members. Tutor: Lindsay Meek on behalf of Clwb Benllech 50+ Club. Gentle Exercise, Helps Co-ordination, Aids Circulation, Improves Mobility and Balance. Suitable for all ages and abilities for both men and women. For a placement, contact: Marilyn Tel: 01248 853207, or Lindsay Tel: 01286 870353 / Mob: 07854 438013.

BENLLECH 50+: Meet every Thursday in the Benllech Community Hall from 2pm-4pm. Thursday, April 18, presentation, Dutch Connection with Anglesey During WWII by Graham Van Weert. April 25 – Games Afternoon. Welcome new members at any time of the year, gentlemen as well as ladies and offer a different activity every week, talks, games afternoons, gardening, bingo, film show, Play Your Cards Right, quizzes etc, also have a luncheon club once a month, coach trips, theatre trips etc.

BETHESDA

GUIDING: Brownie unit. Contact Pat Gadd on 01248 601868.

DRU YOGA CLASSES: Thursdays 6.15-7.45pm. All abilities welcome. £8/ £7 concessions. Snowdonia Mountain Lodge, Nant Ffrancon, LL573LX Bethesda. chrstiane@druworldwide.com, 01248 602900 Ext 218

BODEDERN

EGLWYS ST EDERN CHURCH: Monthly services. 2nd Sun, 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.

GLANTRAETH: The winning numbers in Glantraeth FC’s 3 Number Lotto on Saturday, April 13 were 3, 11 & 13. There were no winners so the Jackpot rolls over to £900. The next draw is on Saturday, April 27 in the Joiners Arms, Malltraeth.

BRYNGWRAN

EASTER FUNDRAISER: Popular singer Eurwyn and singing duet Harmoneli will be performing live at Cartio Mon, Bryngwran on Saturday, April 20 at 7.30pm, proceeds go towards Taran’s Talking Newspaper a service providing local weekly news for the sight inpaired on Anglesey. Tickets are £12 including food, contact 01407720867.

CAERGEILIOG

SEILO: Y pregethwr gwadd nos Sul nesaf, Ebrill 21 am 6yh fydd Mr Michael Davies, Llandegfan.

CARMEL (MON)

CARMEL COMMUNITY GROUP: Meeting monthly on the third Thursday in the Village Hall at 7.30pm. All welcome. For further details ring Margie on 01248 471019, or Peggy on 01248 470659.

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.

EXERCISE FOR LIVING: classes at Cemaes Bay Village Hall. One hour weekly classes, fun and easy to follow. Suitable for any age, improves and maintains a healthy heart, strengthens balance and co-ordination. Held every Monday morning at Cemaes Bay village hall between 9.45am and 10.45am. £3 per person.

DULAS

EGLWYS SANTES GWENLLWYFO: Ebrill 21, 4yp, Cymun Bendigaid.

DWYRAN

BINGO: on Wednesdays 7pm in Yr Hen Fecws/Old Bakehouse.

COFFEE MORNING: every Friday at 10.30am in Yr Hen Fecws/The old Bakehouse. Sgwrs a phanad. Meet friend sand neighbours, make new friends over a cuppa and chat.

FRIDAY FILMS: 1st and 3rd Fridays each month. Doors open at 6.45 for a cuppa and films start at 7pm. Enjoy watchng a variety of recent release and award winning films in a cosy atmosphere. Suggested donation of £3. Further details and to be on a mailing list contact Elaine on elaine.yoga@tiscali.co.uk or ring 01248 430147.

RIDING FOR THE DISABLED: Volunteers are needed at Anglesey Riding for the Disabled at the Wednesday morning riding sessions between 9.30 and 1.30pm at Anglesey Riding Centre in Dwyran. Volunteers are also wanted at the new carriage driving sessions on Tuesdays between 10am and 2pm at City Dulas. Travel costs will be paid. This is a real opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives and you will be made welcome when you join the existing friendly teams. Contact Terry Plank on 01248 430533 or email terry@dwyran.com for more information.

GAERWEN

ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH: 1st Sunday Morning Prayer service at 10am. 2nd Sunday (Palm Sunday), 3rd Sunday (Easter Day), 4th Sunday Eucharist Service at 10am. During Holy Week: Wednesday April 17, Thursday April 18 - Maundy Thursday there will be a Morning Prayer service at 9am. Friday April 19 (Good Friday) between 2pm-3pm there will be The last hour at the foot of the Cross. Saturday April 20 Holy Saturday a Service of Light at 7pm. Every Wednesday there will be a Eucharist Service in the Cabin at 10.30am. Last Tuesday of the month there is a Mother’s Union meeting in the Cabin at 1.30pm.

ROCK AND ROLL JIVE CLASSES: every Thursday 8pm at Cymdeithas Hamdden Esceifiog, Arwel, Holyhead Road, Gaerwen (Gaerwen Village Hall). Single person £5, couples £8, tea, coffee or squash included. Contact Michelle on 07841 904286 or Malcolm on 01248 450451 for further details, or see Facebook page Anglesey Rock n Roll Club.

HOLYHEAD

ST CYBI’S CHURCH: Maundy Thursday April 18 at 6.30pm The Lord’s Supper, Foot washing, Stripping of the Altar and Watch. Good Friday, April 19 at 10am Morning Prayer. Gather for Walk of Witness at St Mary’s at noon to the Millennium Cross. 2pm hour of Meditation. Sat April 20 at 10am Morning Prayer. 7pm Easter Vigil and Service of Light. Easter Sunday, April 21 at 11am Holy Communion. Wed. April 24 at 11am Said Communion.

ST DAVID’S CHURCH: Easter Sunday, April 21 at 9.15am Holy Communion.

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 Chapel (next to Town hall). Sunday services 10.30am with Junior Church and 6pm. Ladies meeting fortnightly on Thursday at 2pm. See Facebook or contact www.holyheadbaptist.co.uk or 01407 749004.

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 info, visit www.crynwyrcymru.org.uk and www.northwalesquakers.org.uk

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.

PARKINSON’S: Join Holyhead and District Parkinsons Support Group for laughter and chats at Boston Centre Stage, Boston St: 2pm-4pm; every 3rd Thurs in the month; easy access from nearby car park. Dates are: April 18/ May 16/ June 20. New members and carers welcome. Small, friendly group provides tea or coffee and cake, as well as info on how to manage your condition. As well as speakers on various topics, members enjoy coach trips and meals out together. Ring Gordon 860700, email: patriciahughes2017@gmail.com for details.

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

HOLYHEAD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Is a registered charity set up to offer support to those who are suffering or recovering from Cancer. Meetings take place at the Penucheldre Centre in Millbank in Holyhead on Weds, 11am-3.30pm. Variety of activities and therapies are offered in a pleasant, friendly atmosphere. Transport can be arranged to bring people to and from the venue by prior arrangement. The group has outings to places of interest during the spring and summer. For more information on the group ring 01407 860794 in the evenings.

YOGA: Tuesdays at 10.30am, yoga class at Holyhead Sports Centre under Roseanne Preston, qualified tutor. Also Tai Chi on Mondays at 7pm. For details ring 01407 769517 or 07759105504.

HEAR TO HELP: Free minor repairs to NHS hearing aids, battery supply, re-tubing & advice at the NHS Volunteer Community Service Drop In. Third Thurs each month. 1-3pm at Gwelfor Community Centre.

ROYAL VOLUNTARY SERVICE: Seeks new volunteers to help with its Community Transport, Good Neighbours and Positive Steps services in Gwynedd and Ynys Mon. If you have a few spare hours a week and would like to make a difference in someone’s life, the RVS would like to hear from you. Contact Gwenda Hughes on 01248 661915 or Gwenda.hughes@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk.

MICHAEL’S SHOP: 79A Market Street, Holyhead. A charity shop fundraising for various charities. Opening times, 8.30am-10.30am Mon-Fri, and 11.15am-4.30pm Mon-Wed, and Fri, Thurs 11.15-1pm. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Michael Kitt is looking for used and new postage stamps, plus postcards as he is fundraising for the Bone Cancer charity. Pelase send stamps/postcards to Mr Michael Kitt, 2 Bodlondeb Terrace, Kingsland Road, Holyhead LL65 2HS, or to Michael’s Shop, 79A Market Street, Holyhead, LL65 1UW.

HOLYHEAD AUTUMN ACTIVITIES: Friday, April 26 Mill Hotel Canal Boat Dinner £22.50, £10 deps limited spaces 1st come 1st served. Planning 3 days Elgin Hotel Blackpool Michael Buble /Celine Dion Tribute weekend £191 Dinner/b&b subject to popularity £50 deps. Transport TBA Any suggestions for Day trips etc, let Joyce or Pauline know. Contact Joyce 764020 or Pauline 760975.

ENTERTAINMENT AT HOLYHEAD HOTSPUR: Some top class shows coming up, please book early, Easter Saturday April 20 - Fantastic Gladys Knight Tribute Show. Saturday, April 27 - “Almost Pink” takes to the stage. Friday, May 3 - the return of “Just John & Paul Duo”... and Bank Holiday, May 25 - “Pure Whitney” performs live. For info Davey 0789 984 0968.

ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION: The Branch Meeting for the Anglesey Royal Naval Association will take place at the Holyhead Sailing Club, Beach Road, Holyhead on Wednesday April 17 to start at 7.30pm. All members, new and old are encouraged to attend, Please forward items for the agenda to the Branch Secretary. ASAP.

ANGLESEY ARTS FORUM: Organisers of this year’s Anglesey Arts Weeks Open Studios and Galleries event have launched their Guide to the fortnight of activity that celebrates the Island’s vibrant arts community. Until Sunday April 28, Anglesey-based artists and craftworkers will open their studios to visitors. This year’s guide features profiles of the artists taking part, as well as studio opening times and addresses and a fold out map to help visitors plan their route around the Island. It also lists details of free guided walks that will be taking place on the Island as part of the event. Galleries taking part include the Ucheldre Centre, David Hughes Centre, Oriel Môn, Oriel Tegfryn, Oriel Glyn Davies, Janet Bell Gallery, Oriel Ger Y Fenai, Canolfan Beaumaris, LL65 Emporium, and Rhosneigr Village Hall. A PDF copy of the guide can be downloaded at www.angleseyartsforum.org and hard copies have been distributed across Anglesey and North Wales.

HOLYHEAD HOTSPUR LOTTO: This weeks winning numbers are: 1, 13, 22. The winner was Liz Byrne care of the Cambria. Next week’s jackpot will be £250.

LLAINGOCH

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

LLANDDONA

CAPEL PENIEL: Cynhelir Pregeth y Pasg Nos Wener y Groglith, Ebrill 19 yng Nghapel Peniel am 6yh. Bydd Dafydd Iwan yno yn gwasanaethu.

LLANDEGFAN

ST TEGFAN’S CHURCH: Thursday April 18 - “Food for Thought” Bible study group at the Parish Hall from 11.30am to 1pm. Good Friday April 19 - Stations of the Cross at 2pm (For further Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services see Menai Bridge Community News). Easter Sunday April 21 - Bilingual Holy Eucharist at 11am. Saturday April 27 - St Tegfan’s Spring Fair at the Parish Hall between 2 and 3.30pm.

LLANDYFRYDOG

EGLWYS: Ebrill 21, 2.15yp Cymun Bendigaid.

LLANEDWEN

ST EDWEN’S CHURCH: Services in the candlelit Church every Sunday at 11.30am.

LLANEILIAN

ST EILIAN’S CHURCH: April 21, 9.30am Morning Prayer.