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ST BEUNO’S CHURCH: 1st & 3rd Sunday Morning Prayer Service Self Led at 10am. 2nd & 4th Sunday Eucharist Service at 10am. Sunday, October 27, Harvest Evensong at 5pm.
ABERFFRAW VILLAGE HALL: Yoga for Beginners with Claire Mace. On Thursdays. Come join us to improve your health and well being and to have fun. Starts at 7.30pm. AMLWCH
SCOUT GROUP: Coffee mornings every Fri (staffing levels permitting) at the Scout and Guide Hall, Bull Bay Rd, between 10.30am-1pm. All funds in aid of 1st Amlwch Scout Group.
AMLWCH HELP: Healthy Eating Loses Pounds weightloss group meet every Wed in The Dinorben Hotel 5-7pm. Chris Knott 01407 711058.
AMLWCH FOODBANK: Open Wednesday 10.30am to 2pm in the Town Hall building, Lon Goch, Amlwch. Phone 01407 839065 or 830041 if urgent.
AMLWCH CANOE CLUB: Meets in Amlwch pool 8.15pm-9.30pm. If you would like to try kayaking the club allows three Taster Sessions at £5 per person per session. Minimum age 8 and conditions apply to under-16s, parent/carers must stay in attendance for the sessions. Suggest participants wear a T-shirt, the sessions will involve capsizing in a kayak. You can also visit on Facebook.
DONATION DROP OFF POINT: Hospice at Home Gwynedd & Anglesey Drop off Point at its Distribution Centre. It is open on Mon, Tues, Fri and Sat, 10am-3pm to accept quality donations, at Unit 6, Site 9, Llwyn Onn Industrial Estate. Tel 01407 832178 (Opposite the Post Office Sorting Office).
ANGLESEY CENTRAL LIONS: Is a local service organisation, and registered charity that raises money, holds events, and assists in events. During 2015 it donated £3,400 to local worthy causes. It needs new members to carry on with this success. Anyone interested in joining the club, phone 07802 150399 for details.
AGE WELL: The over 50s club, meets at Amlwch Leisure Centre. Open 10am-3pm Monday-Thursday, with ‘two course’ lunch available each day from noon. All welcome, just ‘drop in’ or call Agewell volunteers Vicky and Kim on 01407 831862 during opening times above. For activities and events, see the webpages (shared with Agewell Llangefni): https:// agewellhwyliogmon.org.uk/
FRIENDS OF MEMORIAL HALL: Drop in centre in the Memorial Hall every Wed & Thurs from 10am to 3pm. Activities include badminton, bowls, line dancing, ukulele group, home crafts, cooking for men and art or just a chat with a cup of tea. For more information contact Ray on 01047830920 .
AMWCH WI: Will have a bring & buy sale fundraising event on Friday, November 15, at the Memorial hall,from 11am-3pm. Tables £10each includes refreshments. Entry £1 adults, children free.Includes tea/ coffee&biscuits.Contact Sue on 01407 832864 or 07710138718. BANGOR
HOPE CHURCH: meets every Sunday at 10.30am i 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 07717 661717.
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.
WIDOWERS AND WIDOWS: Social group covering Anglesey, Bangor, Caernarfon and Llyn, set up for widowed people to enjoy life again in the company of other widowed people who understand. As a guide it is suggested people aged 50-70 will get the most from membership, as it aims to be active, out and about. At the moment it meets regularly in Bangor, Menai Bridge and Caernarfon and also meet up weekly for walks, and go to opera, ballet, gigs, cinema, meals, pub quiz and weekends away. If you are an internet user go to www.meetup.com and enter “Anglesey&Gwynedd Widowed” (without the quotes) then apply to join. Or Call Dilwyn on 01248-601599, email dilwyn198@gmail.com, or Lyn on 01286-678252, email lyn2910@yahoo.co.uk Please note: this is not a dating group.
PILATES: Pilates Classes at the Garth Community Centre. 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.
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
SSAFA GWYNEDD: Seeks new caseworkers in the Gwynedd area to help and support veterans and their families. If you can help, contact Andy Williams 07958524298.
BANGOR U3A: Meet 10.30am on Thursdays in Capel Berea Newydd (between Ffordd Penrhos and St David’s Retail Park).For people who are retired from work or parenting. New members welcome.Come early after 9.30am for a chat and stay for the event. Further information from www.bangoru3a.org.uk or u3a.org.uk.
STROKE SUPPORT: Had a Stroke? Need some support? Then come to our local Stroke Cafés or Stroke Groups to meet other Stroke survivors, families and carers in a friendly supportive environment at: Kyffin Café, High Street, Bangor – Every other Friday 10am-noon. For more information contact Dave Smith 01248 421356 / 07397279897 or e-mail nantygors@gmail.com
PALS SUPPER CLUB: (People Alone Like Socializing) Gwynedd, Anglesey & Conwy. If you’re alone (for whatever reason) over 55 and interested in meeting others in the same situation, for supper once a month. Please join the online group meetup.com/ PALS-supperclub and join for supper, interesting conversation and good company on The second Friday of every month. PALS plan to hold regular monthly supper nights in different towns. This is a bilingual group for single adults aged over 55, living in roughly a 50 mile radius of Bangor, North Wales, to expand their friendships with those who find themselves in similar solo circumstances, to get out and socialize.
FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP: intermediates and above. This weekly meeting is now at The Boat Yard, Garth Road, every Thursday from 7–9pm. No agenda… just come along and chat in French. Contact: jannieu@tiscali.co.uk
8STARMUSIC: Runs music recording sessions every Monday at the MATRA office in Maesgeirchen from 6pm till 8pm, with some sessions planned to take place at the Audiozone studio in Bangor. For any queries, contact the Letters Grow Facebook page or 8starmusic@gmail.com
YOGA: Mindful Yoga with Elaine on Tuesday evenings term time 7.30–9.25pm at the Masonic Hall, Parc Menai. All abilities welcome. Details www. yoganorthwales.co.uk, email elaine.yoga@ tisali.co.uk and phone 01248 430147.
END POLIO: Bangor Rotary Club are planning their second local ‘Light up the Menai Strait Purple’ project to raise awareness of how close the Rotary International campaign, supported so generously by Bill and Melinda Gates, is to eradicating Polio from the world. There are only two countries where the disease is endemic – Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Amazingly just £1 will immunise 5 children with this life saving serum! This year during ‘End Polio Now’ week, October 23-25, the Strait area will be illuminated. Caernarfon and Beaumaris castles will glow purple (thanks to Cadw) as will the Anglesey Arms, Gazelle, Victoria and Bulkeley hotels, and the cathedral and Pontio building - plus many more supportive businesses and private houses. Bangor Rotary Club would love to hear from schools, businesses and anyone that would like to join in this visual event and also help rid the world of this disease! If you could be involved in any way, email: secretarybangor@gmail.com
LIFE DRAWING: Every Wednesday 1-4pm, Canolfan Penrallt, Upper Bangor. Beginners or more experienced artists welcome. Bring drawing materials, paper available, tea provided. £7. Further info - 07533 341458.
LIBRARY: Tel 01248 353479. Dyslexia awareness month, Oct 1-31. Wed: Break time, relaxing activities for adults, including colouring, board games and jigsaws, Oct 23, 10am-11.30am. Thurs: Family History Club, Oct 24, 31, 1.303.30pm. Crafts for children (prior booking required), October 31, 10am-1pm. Fri: Make Friends with a book, Oct 25, 10.45am-12.45pm. Welsh story and rhyme, Oct 25, 1-2.30pm. Get on-line, one to one support (prior booking required, 30 minute slots), Oct 25, 10am-noon, 1.30-3.30pm.
YOGA: Mindful Yoga with Elaine on Tuesday evenings term time 7.30-9.25pm at the Masonic Hall, Parc Menai. All abilities welcome. Details www. yoganorthwales.co.uk, email is elaine. yoga@tisali.co.uk and phone 01248430147.
CHRISTMAS FAIR: Come along to the annual St David’s Hospice Christmas Fair on Saturday, November 9, 11am-3pm at Hafan Menai Therapy Centre, in the grounds of Ysbyty Gwynedd Bangor. There will be lots of Christmas fun and goodies for the whole family including festive shopping, local produce, tombolas and raffle plus a children’s corner. All money raised at the fair will make a lasting difference to the lives of people from Gwynedd, Conwy and Anglesey. For further information call 01286 662772.
YSBYTY GWYNEDD LEAGUE OF FRIENDS: Next event on Friday October 25 is a Flower Arranging Demonstration with Dawn Weaver, multiple Gold Medal Winner at Chelsea Flower Show. Held at the Post-Graduate Centre, Ysbyty Gwynedd starting at 7pm and includes light refreshments. Tickets available on the door. More info on future fundraising events can be seen the charity’s recently set up Facebook page or by emailing cyfeillionysbytygwynedd@gmail.com BEAUMARIS
OASIS CHURCH: Oasis Church in Margaret St welcomes you to the all age service at 10.30am each Sunday morning. The music is lively and you will hear teaching from the Bible made relevant to contemporary life situations. Contact the minister Philip Evans 07881504670 or email office@ociministries.com
TEA DANCE: Last Sunday of every month at the Bulkeley Hotel at 2.30pm to raise money for Ovarian Cancer Research at Ysbyty Gwynedd. Admission £2.50. Contact the hotel or ring 01248 723223.
BEAUMARIS PIONEERS: Walking group meets every Wed at 2pm in the Iorwerth Rowlands Centre, Steeple Lane. It walks for an hour in the surrounding area, followed by light refreshments at the Centre; Contact the Centre 01248-811508 to register an interest and obtain details.
YOGA: With Kath Turner. Wednesday 8-9.30pm at the Iorwerth Rowlands Centre Gentle yoga for the young at Heart with Kath Turner 10-11.30am at Beaumaris Leisure Centre. www.kathturneryoga.com or email kathryn.turner4@btinternet.com or phone 01248 750029
DRU YOGA CLASSES: Beginners welcome - try your first class for free! Weds 9.30-11am (term based). Bulkeley Hotel, 19 Castle St. Contact: 01248 602900 Ext 223 or christiane@druworldwide.com.
WATERCOLOUR AND PASTEL: course on Weds 1-4pm every week. No experience necessary, take inspiration from the landscape and learn about the use of colour and wash. Silk painting sessions/ glass painting workshops also available Thurs and Fridays 10.30-4.30 All ages and abilities catered for including children. All workshops/courses running at the H’Artworks Gallery 6 Church St, in the Forum. For information ring 01248 812045 or e-mail hartworks@btinternet.com.
SINGING FOR PLEASURE: meets in the Iorwerth Rowlands Centre on Mondays from 10.30am-11.30am followed by refreshments.
YOGA: Come along for a gentle class, and feel the difference. Mondays, 1-2.30pm, Beaumaris Leisure Centre. Contact Katie on 07717 661717.
ROYAL VOLUNTARY SERVICE: The lunch club meets at the Beaumaris Leisure Centre every Tuesday. Register before attending by phoning Nicola Collins on 01248 661915.
BRIDGE: Beaumaris Duplicate Bridge Club holds two sessions a week at the David Hughes Centre. Mons at 9.20am, Gentle Duplicate session and Thurs at 6.50pm, Standard Duplicate catering for the average club player. More details from Bob or Gay Young on 01248 810057 or the website: beaumarisduplicatebridgeclub. org.uk. Also opportunity to play “Chicago” Bridge with the Castle Bridge Club on Mondays, 6.50pm in the Bulkeley Hotel, Castle St. Details from Rob Hughes 0n 01248 810970.
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, 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.
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. Happy friendly club and welcome new members any time of the year, gentlemen as well as ladies. Talks, outings, luncheon club, games afternoons, bingo. Tea and Chat etc. October 24, Prize Bingo. October 31, Games afternoon. All welcome, non members small charge.
BENLLECH GOOD TURN SCHEME: are holding a coffee morning on Thursday, October 31, 10am-noon in the Benllech Community Hall, various stalls inc Tombola, raffle and cakes, Admission £1 children free, includes coffee and biscuits, come and support your local charity! 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.
LIBRARY: Tel 01248 600737. Dyslexia awareness month, October 1-31. 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.
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. BRYNGWRAN
REMEMBRANCE: Sunday Remembrance Service to be held at the Village War memorial, On Sunday, November 10 at
10.50am. The Reverend Llewelyn Jones will officiate the service at the memorial. A warm welcome is expressed to all the community with light refreshments following the service At The Iorwerth Arms Bryngwran, award winning Community pub of the year 2019. 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. 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 friends and neighbours, make new friends over a cuppa and chat. GAERWEN
ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH: 1st Sunday, Morning Prayer service at 10am. 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sundays Eucharist service at 10am. Mid week Eucharist Service in the Cabin every Wednesday at 10.30am followed by Tea and Coffee. The Mother’s Union meeting is held in the Cabin on the Last Tuesday of the month at 1.30pm. HOLYHEAD
ST CYBI’S CHURCH: Sunday, October 27, at 11am. Holy Communion. Wednesday, October 30 at 10.30am Said Communion. Saturday, October 2 at 7pm, a service for remembering those who have died in the last year.
ST DAVID’S CHURCH: Sunday, October 27, at 9.15am, Morning Prayer
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.
LONDON ROAD CENTRE: 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. Call 760607 for information. Air Training Corps: (ATC) Parade times 7pm-9.30pm Mondays and Thursdays at Maeshyfryd Rd, Holyhead. Tel 01407 769931, 12-18 yrs. Why not come and check it out - welcome.
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.
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: 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 Thursday each month. 1-3pm at the 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, and 11.15am-4.30pm Mon-Fri. 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.
OVER 60?: And wondering what to do on a Monday? Then why not come along to the Lunch Club at Gwelfor Community Centre Holyhead between 11.30 and 1.15pm. Catch-up with old friends or make new ones, whilst enjoying a delicious, healthy and well balanced three course meal followed by tea or coffee and all for only £6.50. Consideration is always given to anyone who has to follow a special diet. For further information contact Veronica Huband on 01407 763559 or e-mail veronica@morlo.co.uk.
RADIO YSBYTY GWYNEDD: Concert at Ucheldre, Holyhead, on Friday, October 25, 7.30pm. Kev Bach presents Elin Fflur, Dylan a Neil, Phil Gas a’r Band, Beth Frazer, Harmoneli. Tickets £10, from Ucheldre on 01407 763361, www.ucheldre. org. If you wish to join the Radio Ysbyty Gwynedd team, ring 07579 062034.
THE ACADEMY: Yr Academi Holyhead is a Performing Arts School for students aged 4-18 years. Meet every Sunday morning during term time, classes running 10am-1pm. Students take part in weekly acting, singing and dance classes and regularly perform in shows. £12 per week at the Ucheldre Centre, Holyhead. Contact Lynne on 07592919024 for further information.
CITIZENS ADVICE: Official Opening of the new premises at Holyhead and AnGM to be held on October 31 at 3.30pm in Holyhead Citizens Advice , 44 Market St, Holyhead.
CHARITY NIGHT: in aid of Digartref Cyf will take place at Holyhead Hotspur Club, on Saturday, November 2 at 7.30pm. With George and the 80s experience, 80s music disco, and optional fancy dress with a prize. Music by George Michael, Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, The Jam, Queen, Bowie, Kajagoogoo, The Human League, The Police, Franke Goed to Hollywood plus many more. Grand raffle and action by Jim Royle, plus hot food available on the night. Taco van will be situated outside the venue, not included in the ticket price. Tickets at £10.50 from Davey on 0789984096, snips Hairdressers (01407 760366) and enterprise Centre (01407 761653).
FUND RAISING NIGHTS: at Hotspur Clubhouse. Friday, Nov 1, Race Night Holyhead Rugby Club. Sat Nov 2nd 80s night George Michael Tribute. Sat, Nov 9, Ladies Night “Dream Boyz”. Fri, Nov 29, The Merzeez Beatles Duo. For more info contact Davey 07899840968.
HOLYHEAD HOTSPUR LOTTO: This weeks winning numbers are, 15, 16, 21. There was no winner this week so next week jackpot will be £400. LLAINGOCH
BOWLING: Community Bowling every Friday at Llaingoch Community Hall from 2pm-4pm. LLANDEGFAN
ST TEGFAN’S CHURCH: Sunday October 27, English Morning Prayer at 9.30am Welsh Holy Eucharist at 5pm. St Tegfan’s Church will be open as part of the Prayer Trail on Sunday October 27 between 10am and 4pm. LLANEDWEN
ST EDWEN’S CHURCH: Services in the candlelit Church every Sunday at 11.30am. LLANFAELOG
ST MAELOG’S CHURCH: Bilingual Eucharist on Sundays at 10.30am and a mid-week celebration on Wednesdays at 11am. Visitors always welcome. All baptised Christians are welcome to receive the Communion.
DOG TRAINING: Llanfaelog Village Hall. Classes for you & your dog from 10 weeks to Old Age. Pedigree or Crossbreed. It is never too late to train your dog but the sooner you start, the easier it will be. The Garregddu Academy (Canine education centre Anglesey) is Kennel Club registered & operates with qualified instructors in Canine Education. Further details: Tel. 01407 810936.
CASH BINGO: at Llanfaelog village hall, every Friday night, door open 6;30 and games start 8pm. Free membership, 4 jackpots, 13 game book £5. LLANFAIR PG
EGLWYS Y SANTES FAIR: Sun, Oct 27, 10am, Harvest Thanksgiving, Bilingual Holy Eucharist. Wed, Oct 30, 10am, Communion service in Church Hall, followed by refreshments and a chat. Thurs, Oct 31, 7.30pm. Bible/Prayer group, Church Hall.
COMPUTER LESSONS: for beginners or those with some knowledge at the Memorial Hall on Mondays, at 10am. They are completely informal and students work at their own pace. Charge of £2 per lesson. For more information contact Alun Jones (01248717188) alunjos@sky.com.
WEEKLY DRAW: The winner of the football clubs weekly draw held on Saturday Oct 19 was Ian Jones (Dando), Pen y Berth Estate. LLANFFINAN
ST FFINNAN CHURCH: 1st Sunday, Bilingual Communion Service at 2pm. 2nd & 4th Sunday. Eucharist Service at 9am. 3rd Sun, Self Led Hunan Gynhaliol at 9am. LLANGADWALADR
ST CADWALADR’S CHURCH: 1st & 3rd Sunday, Joint Bilingual Eucharist service with Trefdraeth at 10am. 2nd & 4th Sun, Bilingual Eucharist Service at 11.15am. LLANGAFFO
ST CAFFO’S CHURCH: 1st & 3rd Sunday, Eucharist Service at 9am. 3rd & 4th Sundays no service. LLANGEFNI
CILDWRN CHURCH: Sunday Services (Evangelical), 10am and 6pm. Morning Service simultaneously translated to English. Contact Rev Hywel Davies 01248 723086.
YOGA: Mindful yoga with Elaine on Wednesdays term time 7–8.55pm at Ysgol y Graig primary school. All abilities welcome. Details www.yoganorthwales. co.uk email is elaine.yoga@tiscali.co.uk and phone 01248 430147
ST CYNGAR’S CHURCH: Sunday services 8am Bilingual Communion, 9.30am Gwasanaeth Cymraeg, 11am English service. Wed 10am Bilingual Communion followed by tea/coffee in the Church Hall.
ST CYNGAR’S DAY: To celebrate St. Cyngar’s feast day, a bilingual presentation will be held at St Cyngar’s Church, Llangefni on Thurs, Nov 7 at 7.30pm, entitled Good Samaritans (Coxs’n Dic Evans, Moelfre and the Rev Stephen Roose Hughes, Llanallgo). A collection will be made for charity. Plenty of parking spaces by the church.
CITIZENS ADVICE: Bureau open Monday 9.30am-2pm Drop in and appts. Advice line Cymru - Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, 03444772020. You can also access www. Adviceguide.org.uk Communities First Outreach: Thursday 9.15am-2pm Drop in Service/Ebeneser.
CHRISTMAS FAIR: In aid of St David’s Hospice, at Llangefni Town hall. Sat, Nov 23, 11am-3pm. £1 Adults / Children 50p. LLANGRISTIOLUS
ST CRISTIOLUS CHURCH: 1st Sunday Eucharist & Harvest Service at 11.15am. 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sundays no service. LLANTRISANT
LLANRISANT CHURCH: Services every second Sunday of the month at 3pm. MARIANGLAS
ST EUGRAD’S CHURCH: October 27, 11.30am Holy Communion. MENAI BRIDGE
ST MARY’S CHURCH: Sunday October 27 Welsh Holy Eucharist at St Tysilio’s Church at 9.30am English Holy Eucharist at St Mary’s at 11am. Both St Tysilio’s and St Mary’s Churches will be open as part of the Prayer Trail on Sunday October 27 between 10am and 4pm. The Menai Gilbert and Sullivan Society will perform Iolanthe at St Mary’s on Saturday November 2 at 7.30pm. Tickets £7.50 to include a glass of wine or juice.
YOGA: Mindful Yoga with Elaine on Wednesday mornings at 10-11.55am term
time at the Chapel Rooms off Chapel Street. All abilities welcome. Details www. yoganorthwales.co.uk email is elaine. yoga@tiscali.co.uk and phone 01248 430147
ANGLESEY SCRABBLE CLUB: Meets every 1st, 3rd and 5th Tues of every month at Four Crosses, Menai Bridge. To join, call Mrs Farrar on 01248 362427 or Mrs Murray on 01248 750089.
ZUMBA: Dance-Fitness. Memorial Community Centre, Water St. Mondays 6-7pm. Helen 07751017157
MENAI BRIDGE COMMUNITY HERITAGE TRUST: The Menai Heritage Centre Museum at Canolfan Thomas Telford Centre (opp Waitrose) open 10am-5pm every Wed& Thurs until Oct 31. Entrance £3, accompanied children (under 16) free.
ANGLESEY WRITING FESTIVAL: On Sat, November 9 at Ysgol David Hughes the second Festival of creative writing will take place. A variety of workshops will be given by tutors such as Fiona Owen and DeAnn Bell in English and Sian Northey and Non Prys Ifans in Welsh. For details and to book your choice of workshop, visit www.angleseywritingfestival.co.uk MOELFRE
ST GALLGO’S CHURCH: October 27, 8.30am Holy Communion, 10am Cymun Bendigaid.
ROYAL CHARTER COMMEMORATION: On the 160th anniversary. A dramatic monologue based on the sermon given by Rev Stephen Roose Hughes. Rector Of St Gallgo’s Church, following the “Royal Charter” tragedy of 1859. Oct 25, 6.30pm at Moelfre Church and Community Hall. Tickets £5 each (plus booking fee) from www.ticketsource.co.uk/anglesey-marinearchaeology-shipwreck-club. For further information ring 07535 849 092. Leave name and number. Arranged by Anglesey Marine Archaeology and Shipwreck Club. Raffle proceeds to RNLI, Moelfre.
ANGLESEY MARINE ARCHAEOLOGY: and Shipwreck Club. Raffle proceeds to RNLI Moelfre. 160th anniversary of the Royal Charter Tragedy. With many talks, some by descendants of persons involved in the tragedy. On the day the Scoresby
Chair from St Mary’s Church, Whitby will be on display, made from timber recovered from the Royal Charter. Programme subject to change. October 26 at Moelfre Church and Community Hall. For information call or text 07535 849 092.
ANGLESEY ARCHERY AND AIRSOFT: Book a taster sesson, ry a new sport in 2018. 07757209118. NEWBOROUGH
EGLWYS BACH COMMUNITY HALL EVENTS: NEWBOROUGH CINEMA CLUB: The Cinema Club runs on 2nd and 4th Wednesdays each month, doors open 6.30pm, film showing at 7pm. Free membership of the club is open to all in Newborough and district with a donation of £3 for each showing including light refreshment. To find out titles of forthcoming films look on Eglwys Bach noticeboard or ring 01248 440896.
UKULELE LESSONS: Mondays 1.15-4pm. Newcomers very welcome to this friendly group. £3 per session to include tuition and refreshments. Free loan of ukulele for one month’s trial. For more details email: newboroughukulelegroup@gmail.com
CUPPA AND CHAT/PANAD A SGWRS: Fridays at Eglwys Bach 10.30am-noon to meet friends old and new over tea/coffee and homemade cake. Book and magazine exchange, raffle. Ring 01248 440328 to find out more.
WELSH CLOG DANCING: This learner class Thursdays 5.30-6.30pm for men, women and children (children under 8 years to be accompanied by responsible adult). £2.50 per session. For more information, contact Ava on 07974 745047.
KEEP FIT: sessions with Personal Trainer, Angharad, include stretching, some yoga and relaxation for all ages and levels of ability. Friday 6.30 to 7.30pm. £20 for 4 sessions, payable in advance. Contact Angharad on 07811106812 or visit Facebook “Anywhere Personal Training”.
NEWBOROUGH WALKING GROUP: the group meets on Thursdays outside Eglwys Bach 10am for a two hour walk, weather permitting, transport provided if the walk is further afield. All levels of fitness catered for. Ring 01248 440391 to find out more.
PILATES: Tuesdays 1-2pm. Ring Sue on 07808347253 for details.
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.
YOGA: Mindful Yoga with Elaine on Thursday evenings 7.30-9.25 in the Pritchard Jones institute. All abilities welcome. Details www.yoganorthwales. co.uk email is elaine.yoga@tiscali.co.uk and phone 01248 430147.
LLANDDWYN/NEWBOROUGH WI: meets on the first Wed of each month between 7 and 9pm at Eglwys Bach. For further information contact Elly on 01248 440 410. November 6 is the AGM with buffet.
NEWBOROUGH LEISURE CLUB: meets in Eglwys Bach on the second Wednesday of each month from 2 to 4pm. All 60+ welcome. For further details contact Betty on 01248 440 391. On November 13 Dr David Owens will speak on “The White Plague”. PENRHOSLLIGWY
ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH: October 27, 11.30am Morning Prayer. PENTRAETH
ST MARY’S CHURCH: Sunday Services at 11am: 1st Sunday Morning prayer, 2nd Sunday Holy communion, 3rd Family and young peoples service, 4th Holy communion.
EXERCISE: One hourly weekly exercise class which is easy to follow and is a lot of fun. Suitable for men and women. Every Thurs 10.30-11.30am at the Memorial Hall.
WHIST: The winners at the weekly whist drive held at the village hall on Friday Oct 18 were Ladies: 1st Betty Smith, 2nd/3rd joint Ella Price & Glenys Evans. High half: Rniannon Lewis. Gents: 1st Alun Hughes, 2nd Phil Wilkinson, 3rd Neil Jones. High half: Alun Mummery. PENYSARN
CAPEL CARMEL (B): Cynhelir oedfa Diolchgarwch nos Fercher, Hydref 23 am 6.30yh. Pregethwr gwadd, Y Parch Richard Parry Jones, Caernarrfon. Croeso cynnes i bawb. RHOSCOLYN
ST GWENFAEN’S CHURCH: Sunday, October 27 at 9.15am. Holy Communion. 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 Mon throughout the winter at 7,30pm at Talwrn Village Hall for talks and slide shows on local history and archaeology, supplemented during the summer by excursions to local sites of historic interest. Fee for full membership £20. Fee per session £2. For more info contact, Marianne Jones on 01248 723391. October 28, Half Term. Nov 4, Piers and Piermasters of Menai Bridge, Julie Stone. TREARDDUR BAY
ST FFRAID’S CHURCH: Sunday, October 27 at 11am. Holy Communion.
TREARDDUR BAY WI: meet the first Weds in the month at the Trearddur Bay Village Hall 2-4pm. New members would be made very welcome, please come along. TREFDRAETH
ST BEUNO’S CHURCH: 1st & 3rd Sunday Eucharist service at 10am. 2nd & 4th Sunday, Joint Bilingual Eucharist Service with Llangadwaladr at 11.15am. VALLEY
ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH: Sunday, October 27, 11.15am Holy Communion with Canon Philip.
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.
VALLEY NEEDLECRAFT CLUB: are a friendly group of ladies who meet on Thursday 2-4pm in St Michael’s Church Hall, Pendyffryn, Valley. They do all types of needlecraft from cross stitch to knitting. Beginners and experienced sewers welcome. For more info. Phone Jenny 01407 741 047
ANGLESEY & GWYNEDD WIDOWED SOCIAL GROUP: Social group covering Anglesey, Bangor, Caernarfon and Llyn, set up for widowed people to enjoy life again in the company of other widowed people who understand.A meeting has been arranged for the western part of Anglesey at the Valley Hotel for 1pm for Oct 25. For a further chat phone Catherine on 07786 061710 or Lin on 01407 721366. People aged 50 -70 will get the most from membership. If you’re unable to attend and an internet user go to www.meetup.com and enter ‘Anglesey & Gwynedd Widowed’ where you can apply to join or call Dilwyn on 01248-601599 / email dilwyn198@gmail.com or Lyn on 01286-678252 /email lyn2910@yahoo.co.uk. This is not a dating group. 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: Sun, 11am; Fr Joe Daly OMI 01248 810318. St Mary Help of Christians RC Ch, Longford Rd Holyhead: Sat, 6pm, vigil mass; Sun, 11am; St Therese RC Church, Maelog Rd, Rhosneigr: Sun, 9am; Fr Frank Murray OMI 01407 762457. Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church, Beach Rd, Benllech: Sun, 9am; Our Lady Star of the Sea RC Church, Bull Bay Rd, Amlwch: Sun, 11am; 01407 830361. Contact Stephen J Smith on 01407 763332, email stevej.smith@btconnect.com or Pauline Thomas, on 01248 717331, email paulinepasassoc@btinternet.com.
PARKINSONS UK CYMRU: Arfon & Môn Group. From October, meetings will be held at the Bulkeley Hotel, Beaumaris and the group look forward to an informal get-together on Monday the 28th at 2pm.