Light show goes like a dream
Relax, shut your eyes… Let the Dreamachine experience immerse you in a fascinating world of light, colour and music – and conjure up stunning visions in your mind
IMAGINE being taken on a magical journey with your eyes closed where your mind creates visual ‘masterpieces’.
Now you can enjoy this amazing sensation at Dreamachine, an immersive light-and-music experience taking place this summer at four venues across the UK.
Created by some of the brightest minds in science, technology, engineering and the arts, Dreamachine has been described by participants as “life-changing”, “a spa for the psyche” and “aurora borealis of the brain”. Visitors relax in specially designed chairs, in groups of up to 32, close their eyes and experience an extraordinary lightscape of pictures and patterns, accompanied by music that’s delivered through a 360-degree spatial sound system.
The combination of light and music conjures up stunning visions in their mind’s eye. Some see shapes and patterns, cities and landscapes, or pulses of shifting hues, others feel like they’re on a rollercoaster ride or even a journey through space.
The experience is completely personal, explains Dreamachine’s creator Jennifer Crook.
“After the experience, people are invited to reflect on what they saw and heard and how they felt, and to share that with others in the group. It’s so beautiful, watching people trying to put words to what they’ve experienced,” says Jennifer.
“Some people are grinning all the way through their experience, others become emotional because Dreamachine may bring up deeper thoughts, conjuring patterns and colours that they didn’t even know their mind could generate.”
This groundbreaking project is one of hundreds of events happening around the UK as part of UNBOXED, a year-long celebration of creativity offering exciting events and online experiences involving a combination of science, engineering, technology, art and maths.
The idea for Deamachine was born when Jennifer attended a concert performance in London by Grammy-nominated musician Jon Hopkins. She was then inspired to approach Jon, who created the spatial sound music that’s at the heart of the Dreamachine experience.
Behind the show is Turner Prize-winning collective Assemble, which includes artists, designers, architects, composers, philosophers, technologists and neuroscientists.
Jennifer is excited by her initiative. “All of the magic is created by your own brain, which makes it an unusual, surprising experience – a powerful visual journey but with your eyes shut.
“We have very few places in the world where we can go and connect with ourselves.
“With Dreamachine, people see patterns, landscapes and abstract waves of colour, exploring the opportunity to disconnect from everyday life in a unique new experience.”
Dreamachine is taking place in London, Belfast, Cardiff and Edinburgh. Tickets are free, but must be booked in advance.
AMLWCH
HEAR TO HELP: The NHS Volunteer Community ‘Hearing aid Drop-in service’ is cancelled until further notice. Please contact Audiology if you have a problem.
CITIZENS ADVICE:ADVICE line Cymru Mon to Fri 9am-5pm 03444772020. You can also access www.adviceguide.org.uk
ANGLESEY CENTRAL LIONS CLUB: Since the formation of the Club in 1978, the Club has donated money, and assisted in many local events. Like many other service organisations, the Covid pandemic affected the Club’s functions during this period. However, even under these extreme circumstances the Club managed to donate nearly £3,000 towards local appeals. Now that the Covid pandemic is hopefully coming to its conclusion, the Club would like to hear from like minded community supporters to become prospective members of the Club, to assist in the support of the local community. For details please phone: Lion Secretary Neil Stewart on 07747 043846.
BANGOR
RED CROSS: is looking for volunteer drivers and helpers to assist at Ysbyty Gwynedd and in people’s homes – contact Corinna on 01248 351103
ROYAL VOLUNTARY SERVICE: is looking for new volunteers to join the team and 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
ZUMBA DANCE-FITNESS FOR BEGINNERS:
Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 5.45pm-6.45pm, Outdoors at Car Park opposite Premier Inn, Parc Menai, LL57 4FH. All welcome, £6. Helen Mcgreary, 07751 017157.
ANGLESEY & GWYNEDD WIDOWED SOCIAL GROUP: This is a 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 that people aged 50-70 will get the most from membership, as we aim to be active, out and about. At the moment it meets regularly in Bangor, Menai Bridge and Caernarfon and also meets up weekly for walks, and to go to opera, ballet, gigs, cinema, meals, pub quiz and weekends away. If you are an internet user please 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.
BENLLECH
ST ANDREW’S CHURCH: Service every Sunday at 11am. Contact the Vicar, Richard Wood, on 07572 776225 for more details.
BODORGAN
BODORGAN WI: The next meeting is on Tuesday 3rd May at 7pm., in Eglwys Crist Y Brenin, with a games evening followed by a pudding - tasting session.all members and friends welcome..
HOLYHEAD
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 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.
HOLYHEAD AND DISTRICT PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP: always welcomes new members.the group meets on the third Thursday of each month at Boston Centre Stage, Boston Street, Holyhead from 2pm to 4pm. If you have Parkinson’s, are a carer, friend or family member, then you are invited to come along for a chat, interesting and informative talks on a wide range of subjects, tea and cakes, support and information about Parkinson’s. The next meeting is on Thursday. March 17, starting at 2pm at Boston Centre Stage. Tony Price will be giving a talk about the RNLI. Tony is the Coxwain at RNLI Holyhead. For more information about the group, or if you could volunteer 30 minutes of your time to present a talk to the group, then please contact Beverley on 01407 740533.
FREE CLASSES: for the over 75s in Gwelfor Community Centre, every other Thursday at 12.45pm,tai chi and qigong breathing exercises and relaxation and tea and biscuits, chair and standing,
LLANBEDRGOCH
ST PETER’S CHURCH: Service every Sunday when possible at 9:30am. Contact the Vicar, Richard Wood, on 07572 776225 for more details.
LLANDEGFAN
ST TEGFAN’S CHURCH: Service every Sunday at 9:30am. Contact the Vicar, Richard Wood, on 07572 776225 for more details.
LLANFAELOG
DOG TRAINING: Garregddu Academy dog training classes, held in Llanfaelog Village Hall have resumed. Its instructors are qualified & regularly attend training courses (virtual at present) to keep abreast of training methods. If you are one of the many who have taken in a new puppy or a rescue dog during the pandemic & are experiencing any problems, do not hesitate to join a group of like minded people in similar circumstances. Dog training is fun & extremely rewarding. The sooner you start, the better. Garregddu concentrates mainly on the needs of pet dog owners, and offers the Kennel Club Good Citizen’s Award scheme for those who wish to take it, with certificates at the end of each level. Good fun but not compulsory. Training day is Tuesday. All government rules will apply. Further information email: garregddudt@btinternet.com Tel: 07734 097201. Telephone or email for details.
LLANFAIR MATHAFARN EITHAF
ST MARY’S CHURCH: Llanfair ME. Welsh Service every Sunday when possible at 9:30am. Contact the Vicar, Richard Wood, on 07572 776225 for more details.
LLANGEFNI
HEAR TO HELP: The NHS Volunteer Community ‘Hearing aid Drop-in service’ is cancelled until further notice. Please contact Audiology if you have a problem.
CITIZENS ADVICE: Bureau. Advice line Cymru - Monday-friday 9am-5pm, 03444772020. You can also access www. Adviceguide.org.uk
ROYAL VOLUNTARY SERVICE: is looking for new volunteers to join the team and help with its Community Transport, Good Neighbours and Positive Steps services in Gwynedd and Ynys Mon. If you 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.
LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH ANGLESEY: meets 10.30am every Sunday at Llangefni Town Football Clubhouse, Talwrn Road, Llangefni. Contact 07926 008237 for further details or visit www. lighthousechurchanglesey.org
LLANNERCHYMEDD
VILLAGE WEBSITE: Residents from Llannerch-y-medd formed Grŵp Llanni Cyf, a private company limited by guarantee, as part of the National Lottery Community Fund’s Rural Futures programme happening in the area. Grŵp Llanni has received Rural Futures microgrant funding to create the new village website, which aims to provide information on everything that’s going on locally, highlighting the activities of various local community groups, as well as services offered by a number of local businesses. The new Llanni website is www.llanni.cymru
LLANSADWRN
ST SADWRN’S CHURCH: Service every Sunday when possible at 9:30am.contact the Vicar, Richard Wood, on 07572 776225 for more details.
MENAI BRIDGE
NORTH WALES CLARINET CHOIR: Holds rehearsals fortnightly in Menai Bridge on Sunday afternoons from September to June, with informal performances at the end of each term in venues such as Penrhyn Castle and Storiel, Bangor. The fee is £120 for this academic year (free for students) and members need to be 18 +. Contact Gemma Williams on jimgem4@yahoo.co.uk, for more information,
ST MARY’S CHURCH: Service every Sunday at 11am. Contact the Vicar, Richard Wood, on 07572 776225 for more details.
PENTRAETH
ST MARY’S CHURCH: Service every Sunday when possible at 11am. Contact the Vicar, Richard Wood, on 07572 776225 for more details.
RHOSYBOL
CYNGOR CYMUNED: Manylion cyswllt clerc newydd Cyngor Cymuned Rhosybol. Mrs Debra Griffiths, Coedlys, Rhosybol- e. byst: cc.rhosybol@yahoo.co.uk neu drwy’r wefan: www.ccrhosybol.co.uk
VALLEY
HEAR TO HELP: The NHS Volunteer Community ‘Hearing aid Drop-in service’ is cancelled until further notice. Please contact Audiology if you have a problem.