LLAN FFESTINIOG

community choir. Meets every Wednesday in term-time 7.30-9.30 in the Jerusalem Hall, Cricieth. £5 a session, with first one free. The choir sings songs in a variety of styles and languages in glorious harmony. All music is taught by ear, directed by musical leader David Gunn, in a friendly and supportive way to produce beautiful sounds. No previous singing experience necessary. Contact 01766 523686. BRIDGE CLUB: Thursdays 7pm. New members and visitors welcome. Contact Peter for venue details 01766 522647. SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF SOUTH CAERNARVONSHIRE: An international organisation helping women and girls achieve their potential by inspiring action and creating opportunities to transform lives through a global network of members locally and internationally. Meetings held twice a month in either Criccieth or Llannor. Social events are held to raise funds for local and national charities. New members welcome. See the Facebook page or ring Margery Griffin 078111 86969 for more information.Library: Borrow 5 books or morein order to borrow a DVD free of charge. SSAFA GWYNEDD: Seeks new caseworkers in the Gwynedd area to help and support our veterans and their families. If you can help contact Andy Williams 07958524298. CRAFT AND PRODUCE FAIR: at The Memorial Hall, Criccieth, on October 6, 11am-3pm. Entry is free. Also Free children’s craft activity table. For any other info contact A.Tudor 01766522874 a First Responder in the Pwllheli area something he has been doing voluntarily since the scheme started 15 yrs ago. Initially he had approx. 40 hrs training with frequent updates. The scheme was put together by the Ambulance Service, to give assistance until an Ambulance arrives, in the beginning they usually attended Cardiac Arrests or other severe threat to life calls, now he attends more routine calls as well. He demonstrated resuscitation on a dummy and showed how to use a Defibrillator. A lot of the equipment has to be purchased by the Responder, this is mostly funded by donations. He usually averages one call a day. Clive gave an informative & interesting talk. Jean gave the vote of thanks. Raffle winner Joyce, Competition winners Margaret, Dilys & Jackie. Tea was served by Margaret & Pam WI: After being educated about the Rebecca Riots and the unfairness of tolls across Gwynedd by Dilys Williams in June, we were informed about the interesting holidays and destinations offered by Ffestiniog Travel delivered by Alan Heywood in July. So the WI were ready for their annual trip in August. President Joan Yates welcomed members to Fron Goch garden centre where we explored the plant section and shop before enjoying a satisfying lunch in the café. In the afternoon we drove to Yr Ysgwrn the farmhouse home of Hedd Wyn who was killed in Paschendale at the end of the First World War. It is poignant seeing the chairs he had won for his poetry especially the Black Chair awarded to him at the National Eisteddfod in Birkenhead when he was no longer alive to receive such an honour. The visit to Yr Ysgwrn ended with a lovely afternoon tea and cake in the café.