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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 info contact Dave Smith 01248 421356 / 07397 279897 or e-mail nantygors@gmail.com
PLAYFORD DANCING: Do you love dancing? Are you secretly oldfashioned? Did you know there is the opportunity to learn Playford dancing in Bangor? This is 17th/ 18th century social dance (think Jane Austen) with informal sessions approximately monthly on Tuesday evenings. Beginners welcome to learn. No partner needed. Fantastic live music! For more information, phone Nicki on 07960 371620 or find on facebook - https://www. facebook.com/dr.nicki.h
MORRIS DANCING: Thursdays 8-10pm. Cadi Ha Morris are looking for new members of any gender, aged 16+ to dance or as musicians. Come along on a Thursday evening to try it out free of charge! No experience or partner needed. Just turn up in loose comfortable clothes and trainers or similar. Based in Bangor, it teaches and performs traditional Morris dances from the Cotswolds. September to May practice indoors in Bangor. The summer is spent displaying the team’s skills wherever it can. If you love dancing and are looking for a new challenge, want a new group of friends or simply want to keep fit, free of charge, come and give it a go. For more information, find on Facebook or www.cadihamorris.co.uk; email cadihamorris@gmail.com or phone Nicki on 07960 371620
BLOOD CANCER: If you or any of your family of friends are affected by lymphoma, myeloma, leukaemia or any other blood cancer, there is now a support group that meets on the first Thursday of alternate months in Bangor from 7pm-8.30pm at St Davids outpatients department, Ysbyty Gwynedd. As well as meeting others with similar experiences, there will be interesting speakers and informative discussion and the kettle is always on. If you want to know more, call Karen Bonell on 07710 393891 for an informal chat.
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
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.
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. Tues: Breastfeeding Support Group, Nov 19, 10.30am-noon. Family Games, Board games for all ages! Nov 12, 19, 26 3.30-6pm. Homework Club, Nov 12, 19, 26, 4-5.30pm. Wed: Break Time, Relaxing activities for adults, Nov 6, 13, 20, 27 10-11.30am. Thurs: Family History Club Nov 7, 14, 21, 28, 1.30-3.30pm. Creative writing course with Sian Northey. Bilingual. £15 for 3 sessions (prior booking required), Nov 7, 14, 21, 10.30am-1pm. Fri: Get On-line: One to one support (prior booking required), 30 minute slots, Nov 8, 15, 22, 29, 10am-noon and 1.30-3.30pm. Make Friends with a Book, Nov 8, 15, 22, 29, 10.45am - 12.45pm. Welsh Story and Rhyme, Nov 8, 15, 22, 29, 1-2.30pm. Renew your bus pass: You can call in for help renewing your bus pass at any time during the library’s opening hours.
PUBLIC LECTURE: Climate change will be the focus of a public lecture at Bangor University on Wed, November 20. The speaker is Kevin Anderson, Professor of Energy and Climate Change at the University of Manchester. The lecture will take place at 5.30pm in the Eric Sunderland Lecture Theatre of the Main Arts Building. Admission is free, and no tickets are required. Sponsored jointly by Bangor University and the Menai Branch of the United Nations Association. For further info contact public.lectures@bangor.ac.uk.
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 Sat, Nov 9, 11am-3pm at Hafan Menai Therapy Centre, in the grounds of Ysbyty Gwynedd. 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 info call 01286 662772.