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CYLCH TI A FI MAESINCLA: Pob Dydd Gwener - tymor Ysgol yn unig, 12:45-2.15 Yn Cylch Maesincla, Safle Plas Pawb. BANC BWYD ARFON FOOD BANK: Situated at Canolfan Gwyrfai (Pentecostal Church) Cibyn Estate, open between noon and 2pm. Tuesday and Friday.If you wish to contribute the Food Bank can arrange to collect the food- non-perishable and within the Best Before Date. Phone 07423014038 or 1286/677208. The food bank serves the whole Arfon district from Abergwyngregyn to Llanllyfni and Pontllyfni. SSAFA GWYNEDD: are requesting new caseworkers in the Gwynedd area to help and support our veterans and their families. If you can help Please contact Andy Williams 07958524298. IT CLASSES: Age Cymru Gwynedd a Môn is providing IT classes for older people (over 50) free of charge at the Scout Hut, Maesincla at 10am, every Friday. GWYNEDD COUNCIL OPUS: can support people aged 25 and over on their journey to work, volunteering and training. This support includes initial one to one meetings, Work Star assessments and completion of an action plan, Group work activities to improve confidence and self-esteem, Training opportunities to improve skills, Volunteering and work placements to gain practical work experience, Job search and CV writing skills, and Interview techniques. For more information contact the team on 01286 682 730 or Opus@gwynedd.llyw.cymru. OPUS is funded by the European Social Fund. VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES: at Age Cymru Gwynedd a Môn’s Café and Shop. Do you fancy a new challenge in 2019? Can you spare a few hours a week to help Age Cymru Gwynedd a Môn, the local aged 50+ charity for Gwynedd and Anglesey? Age Cymru Gwynedd a Môn is seeking volunteers who are able to help out with the running of both its 39 Pool Street Caernarfon shop (Monday to Saturday) and in the Café it runs at the Caernarfon Criminal Justice Centre, Llanberis Road, Caernarfon (Monday to Friday). (Any relevant training will be provided as required and any travel costs reimbursed.) For more information contact Nicola Jennings on 01286 808 732 or Nicola@acgm.co.uk CAERNARFON TOWN BOWLING CLUB: Green is now open. new members always welcome. Contact Mal on 07806 779740 for details. ARMY CADETS: Every Thursday 7-9pm at The ACF Barracks, LL55 2DD. Age 12 (year 11) – 18 years. Learn outdoor pursuits, field craft, team work, community events, First Aid, DoE awards etc. CLWB CANOL DRE: Tel 01286 672638. Saturday Entrance Fee £1 Members/ £2 Non Members. FIRST FLOOR - Bar / Snooker Table / Pool Table / Darts / TV. Lift available to First Floor. GROUND FLOOR – Bar / Stage / Dance Floor. Entertainment on Saturday night. Bingo: 9p-9.45pm. Entertainment / Dancing: 9.45pm-10.30pm. Interval Break: 10.30pm-11pm. Entertainment / Dancing: 11pm-midnight. AGE WELL: Activities for the over 50s At the “Scouts Hut” Maesincla, Caernarfon. Every Wednesday, 10am-11.30pm Keep Fit classes. £2.50 per person to attend per session. For more info aled@acgm.co.uk or 01286 685 921. CYLCH LLENYDDOL CAERNARFON A GWYRFAI: Nos Fawrth Ionawr 15 am 7.30yh bydd y Cylch yn cael cwmni yr Athro Jerry Hunter a’i bwnc fydd “Llenyddiaeth Gymraeg a Rhyfel Cartref America” a hefyd fe grybwyllir Caethwasanaeth. Dowch i gefnogi ar ddechrau blwyddyn newydd, ac fe ddylai fod yn noson ddifyr dros ben. CYMDEITHAS DDINESIG CAERNARFON: Ionawr 16, 7:30. Clwb Iotio, Porth yr Aur. Gerallt Jones yn sgwrsio am‘Elis Davies, Lloyd George ac Etholiad 1918’. CAPEL SALEM : Ar Sul cynta’r flwyddyn (Sul yr Ystwyll) arweiniwyd oedfa’ bore gan y Gweinidog: Parch Mererid Mair. Cafodd gymorth Dafydd Gwydion. Arweiniwyd oedfa’r P’nawn gan y Gweinidog: Parch J Ronald Williams, Llywydd y dydd oedd Nerys Jackson. Cyfeiliwyd yn oedfa’r bore gan Arthur Wilding a Iola Grisdale yn oedfa’r p’nawn. Sul nesaf: Bore am 10 yng nghofal y Gweinidog: Parch J Ronald Williams. P’nawn am 4: Mr Donald Glyn Prithchard. Bydd Ysgol Sul y Plant yn cyfarfod yn y bore.

CHWILOG

ARTHUR EVANS: Perthi, Chwilog. Bu farw yng Nghartref Nyrsio bodawen, Porthmadog ar Dachwedd 17, 2018, yn 84 mlwydd oed. Roedd Arthur yn un o naw o blant y diweddar John Evans (Sion Ifan) ac Annie Mary Evans. Ganwyd yn Llandderfel ond ymgartrefodd Mati ei wraig yn Chwilog. Roedd yn ŵr addfwyn ei natur, yn barod iawn ei gymwynas yn ei filltir sgwar, ac yn ffyddlon iawn yn y capel - yn flaenor yno ers 36 o flynyddoedd. Roedd yn hoff iawn o farddoni ac ymrysona, ac wedi cyhoeddi llyfr o’i waith “Lleisiau’r Awen” ei gerddi’n athronyddol a meddylgar iawn. Trydanwr oedd Arthur wrth ei waith. Cynhaliwyd yr angladd ar ddydd Sadwrn, Tachwedd 24. Gwasanaeth cyhoeddus yng Nghapel Uchaf Chwilog, yna dilyn yn Mynwent Pentre Uchaf. Gwasanaethwyd gan y Parch Aled Davies a’r Parch Christopher Prew. Yr organydd oedd Nan Ellis. Rhoddwyd teyrnged gan Anwen Puw (nith), Tudur Puw (nai) ac Aled Evans (nai). Y cludwyr oedd Tudur Puw, Geraint Puw, Wyn williams, Anwen Puw, Ifan, Haydn Williams. Y prif alarwyr oedd Mair Evans (chwaer), Gwen Puw Jones (chwaer), Vernon Jones (brawd-yng-nghyfraith, methu bod yno), Gwynfryn Evans a Sylvia Evans (brawd a chwaer yng nghyfraith, methu bod yno), Aled Evans, Rhian Jones, Gwenan Murphy, Tudur Puw, Geraint Puw, Sian Williams, Anwen Puw, Sion Evans. Anfonwyd blodau gan Mair Evans a’r teulu, Gwynfryn Evans a’r teulu, Gwen Puw Jones a’r teulu. Lluniaeth yn Neuadd Chwilog. Yn analluowg i fod yn bresennol, Gwynfryn a Sylvia Evans, Vernon Jones. Trefnwyd yr angladd gan GD Roberts a’i Fab, Capel Gorffwys, Pwllheli.

CLYNNOG FAWR

COMMUNITY WEBSITE: The Community Council intends to establish a community website which will include details of the work of the Community Council but will also have space for other information such as local history, forthcoming events, etc. Anyone with ideas regarding the site are welcome to contact the Clerk (01286 660141). EBENESER: Sul Ionawr 13: 10yb Y Parch Cath Williams, Caernarfon.

CRICIETH

CAPEL Y TRAETH: Ionawr 13, 10am: Glyn Owen, Llanwnda. ENGLISH SERVICE: At Capel y Traeth. Every Sunday at 11.15am. ST CATHERINE’S CHURCH: 8am Morning Prayer (1st, 3rd and 5th Suns). 8am Eucharist (2nd and 4th). 11am Eucharist, 11am Ysgol Sul/Sunday School. FAMILY CHURCH: Sunday at 10.30am and 6pm. For details of children’s and young people’s clubs, and other meetings, contact Ben Thomas on 01766 522794 or at www. cricciethfamilychurch.org.uk YOGA: Classes at the Memorial Hall Green Room every Wed 7pm-8.30 contact Heather on 07790 576669, and every Thurs 10am-11:30am. For details contact Nicole on 07889 932573. Suitable for all ages and abilities, new members welcome. INDOOR SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB: New Indoor Short Mat Bowls Club at the Memorial Hall will meet every Mon at 7.15pm onwards at the main hall. Everyone is welcome, come and have a go. GUIDING: Rainbow, Brownie, Guide and Senior Section units. Contact Hazel Dibben on 07865 094723. Modern Sequence Dancing: At the Memorial Hall every Thurs, 8pm-10.30pm. Age Well: Every Tuesday at Encil y Coed Centre (near the Health Centre): 9.30am-4pm. IT Class, Beginners Level (Coming Soon): 10am-11.30am. Knitting Club, including a half hour lunch: 11am-1.15pm. Gentle Chair Exercise: 1.15pm-2.15pm. Table Games, Socialising and DVD Afternoons: 2.30pm-4pm. Youth Club to the over 50s! Contact Stephen at info@acgm.co.uk SINGING FOR FUN: Lleisiau’r Byd World Voices is a friendly and informal 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. CRICCIETH HISTORY SOCIETY: Will begin the 2019 season on Weds, January 9 with a talk by Bettina Harden entilteled “Visiting Historical Gardens”. Meet at Capel Y Traeth, 7.30pm. Further programme details available from www. criccieth-history.co.uk, Peter Masters .Hon Sec Tel 01758 750322 criccieth.history@ gmail.com

DEINIOLEN

BINGO: Every Fri at Tŷ Elidir, open 6.30pm, start 7pm. Proceeds to local charities. MOBILE POST SERVICE: at Deiniolen, every Friday 12.45pm-2pm. Situated at Library car park, High Street, Deiniolen. DEINIOLEN LIBRARY: Click and Collect Service.Mon 9-10am 2-3pm. Tue 9-10.30am 2-3pm. Wed 9-10.30am 2-3pm. Thu 9-10.30am 2-3pm. Fri No Service. MUSIC MEMORIES:

Informal singing and reminiscing sessions over a cup of tea with musician Nia Davies Williams. All welcome, free of charge. Fortnightly between 10:30-11:30am on Fridays at Tŷ Elidir. Session dates: January 18. February 1, 15. March 1, 15, 29. April 12. Contact Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias for further information 01286 685 230. PETER TATE:

At Bangor Crematorium on Wednesday, December 5 the funeral of Peter Tate, 5 Marian Terrace, Deiniolen took place. Pete passed away peacefully in the presence of his family at Ysbyty Gwynedd on November 28 aged 63. He was the beloved husband of Heather,dear father of Darren and Donna, father in law of Sue and Andrew, fond taid of Elliw, Cadi, Ela, Iago, Jessica and Kaitlin, dear brother of Viv and Wyn, a close friend of Sonia and Jack Bee, son of the late Jack and Lynne Tate and son in law of Gwladys and Stan Owen. A large crowd attended Pete’s funeral with Canon Idris Thomas, Glanrafon taking the service and paying a tribute to Pete. He was born in 24 Cefn Hendre Caernarfon and attended the town schools and at an early age had his own newspaper round and on Saturday afternoons worked in a Fruit shop delivering its produce on his bike. As a child he sang in the LLanbeblig Church Choir.Pete loved working and his working life demonstrated this as he worked in various and interesting places.He left school to work in a slaughter house,then to Llanberis to build the Hydro Power,Kwix in Caernarfon and to Pwllheli as Manager, Crosville, Ready Mix firm, Taxi firm, Express Motors,Arriva Wales and their office in Llangefni, Police Headquarters in Caernarfon and their offices in St Asaph where he was a Communication Officer,Aber Bridge in Caernarfon and Traffic Wales in Conwy.He was very popular and respected amongst his fellow workers.He retired in January 2018.In July 1990 Heather and Pete were married by the Rev Harri Parri in Seilo Chapel Caernarfon. They lived in Caernarfon and then Cwm y Glo before coming to Deiniolen two and a half years ago where they were extremely happy in the village and amongst its people. Pete loved fishing with his best friend Jack and enjoyed football especially Everton;he was such a kind person and so ready to help everyone. Last June he was struck down by serious illness and operated upon in Maelor Hospital; he also attended Ysbyty Gwynedd where he was on dialysis and chemotherapy.Pete was very brave and never complained,he carried on and was cared for and supportrd by Heather and all the family and everyone at Alaw Ward and the Renal Department of Ysbyty Gwynedd. He loved children and thought the world of his grandchildren and fetching them daily from Ysgol Gwaen Gynfi meant everything to him.Outside the Crematorium the Police stood in honour of Pete and the recording of Donna Taggart singing “Jealous of the Angels” at the end of the service was an apt farwell to him.Donations in his memory were received towards Alaw Ward and Kidney Patients Association and the funeral arrangements were by E W Pritchard, 62 High Street,Llanberis.

GARNDOLBENMAEN

FARMERS MARKET: Takes place in Ganolfan Garndolbenmaen the second Sun of every month, 10am-2pm. Tea and coffee also available. Email friendsofgarn@gmail. com

LLANAELHAEARN

CHURCH: Service every Sunday at 9.30am. Advent 4: A manger service was held taken by the vicar Rev Lloyd Jones. The fourth Advent candle was lit. Taking part in the service were:- Monti and Leila Parry Ellis, Ilan and Lewis Ireland, Isla Atkin, Liam and Celt Jones, Sian, Elin and Llinos Pritchard. The church had been decorated for the season by ladies of the church and the vicar thanked everyone for their work. The sidespeople were :- Gareth Owen, Emrys Williams and Lynda Cox and the organist was Sianelen Pleming. Christmas Eve: A bilingual Holy Communion service was held at 9:00pm. The Christmas Advent candle was lit. The service was taken by the vicar Rev Lloyd Jones assisted by Canon Peter Jones. The readers were Bethan Owen and Lynda Cox, the sidespeople were Gareth Owen and Emrys Williams and the organist was Sianelen Pleming. TI A FI/MOTHER AND TODDLER: Now meet in the school at 1.30pm on Thursdays. FLU CLINICS:

At Meddygfa Aelhaearn. If you are over 65, suffer with a chronic condition, or you are a carer, then you are entitled to a free Flu injection. There are several flu clinic dates over the next few weeks to make it more convenient for patients to be able to attend. An appointment will be necessary - phone Tŷ Doctor on 01758 721851 or Meddygfa Aelhaearn on 01758 750514

LLANBEDROG

LLANBEDROG ART CLUB: A friendly group who extend a warm welcome to new members. Beginners and experienced artists invited. Occasional talks/ demos from professional artists. The group meets every Mon 1.30pm-4.30pm at St Pedrog’s Church Hall. Subs £2 including tea and biscuits. BALLROOM AND LATIN AMERICAN: Dance Classes in Llanbedrog Village Hall, Cae Hendy on Wednesday evenings. Practice session 7pm-7.45pm. Improvers Class 8pm-9.30pm. Social Dance/Practice Dance on the first Wednesday of every month 7.30pm-10.15pm. Private Lessons by arrangement. Qualified Teacher with the IDTA. Call Kerstina on 07920 446976. KNITTING AND SEWING GUILD: Is a group of ladies who knit babies to adults jumpers and toys and many sewn items too. It is open to the public every Thurs 2pm-4pm in the Church Hall when they sell these items. All monies go to local charities. More knitters are needed so do come along or phone Rosie on 01758 740184 for information. DRU YOGA CLASS: Llanbedrog Church Hall. Mondays 11am-12.15pm. Dru Yoga is practised by people of all abilities, all fitness levels and all age groups, with classes tailored to the needs of each individual. Class suitable for regular students or drop in – no need to book. Cost per session £5. Call Freddie on 07833 663717 or email SimplyYoga@btinternet. com for more information.

LLANBERIS

ST PADARN’S CHURCH: Sunday January 13, 11am Holy Eucharist. CYFEILLION EGLWYS HYNAFOL SANT PERIS: Clwb cant mis Rhagfyr. 100 club winners December: £30 R Griffiths, £10 Iola Owen, £5 Lin Jarvis. GUIDING: Vacancies for Senior Section (14-26). Contact Lesley Roberts 07583786487 lesley.d.roberts@btinternet. com 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.

LLANBERIS TIDY VILLAGE:

volunteers meet up weekly to litterpick around the village. If you’d like to join, come to Menter Fachwen shop, High Street, Llanberis at 10am on Sunday. Croeso/ welcome to everyone including families and dog walkers.

LLANDUDWEN

ST TUDWEN’S CHURCH: Services on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month at 9.30am. For information phone 01758 770321.

LLANDWROG

CAPEL BWLAN: Ionawr 13, Parch Harri Parri am 10yb.

LLANENGAN

ST ENGAN: January 13, No Service -unite @ St Cian 9am. Thank you to everybody who supported our two Carol Services at the end of December. It was greatly appreciated. DRU YOGA CLASS: Llanengan Village Hall. Tuesday evening 7-8.15pm. Dru Yoga is practised by people of all abilities, all fitness levels and all age groups, with classes tailored to the needs of each individual. Class suitable for regular students or drop in – no need to book. Cost per session £5. Call Freddie on 07833663717 or email SimplyYoga@ btinternet.com for more information. PLAYGROUP: at Llanengan Community Centre is open from Monday to Thursday, 9.15am-11.45am. If anyone would like to join the bonus ball, contact Caryl or Non.

LLANGIAN

ST CIAN: January 13, Holy Communion 9a.m. & 5p.m.

LLANRUG

ST MICHAELS CHURCH: On Sunday, December 30 the last Service in the beautiful St Michael’s Church was held, the reason being the building is in a very poor state of repair, and the cost of making it safe is way beyond the congregation’s capabilities, so it was decided that to continue the Sunday Worship in the Institute. The Cafe Worship will continue to be on the first Sunday in each month and there will be a Holy Eucharist on the third Sunday. Should this prove popular they will endeavour to have Worship each Sunday. Although the congregation will not be using the Church building many of the overheads continue, so hopefully each and everyone of you will continue to support as you have in previous years. Wendy and Beryl will still be planning and executing the monthly social events, the 100 Club and Savings will also continue and will be collecting the money for these in the next two weeks. Should you need to talk to either of us here are their phone numbers, 01286 677163 (Beryl) or 01286 676512 (Wendy). Sunday January 20 there will be a Holy Eucharist Service held in the Institute at 10am, looking forward to seeing you all there. CAPEL Y RHOS: Ionawr 13 Dr Huw Tegid Roberts, am 10 o’r gloch. Ysgol Sul CYLCH TI A FI: Dewch i gael hwyl a sbri yn Cylch Ti a Fi, Festi Capel y Rhos. Mae’r cylch yn cyfarfod prynhawn Dydd Mawrth 1-2.30 a bore Dydd Gwener 9-10.45. Croeso cynnes i fabis a phlant i fynu at 4 oed. Dewch am weithgareddau, paned a sgwrs. BACK2HOCKEY: Come and join the weekly session of hockey training at Ysgol Brynrefail every Wed 6.30-7.30. Hockey equipment provided for £2. YOUTH CLUB: Every Monday and Wednesday 7-9pm, at Ysgol Brynrefail. Everybody welcome, year 8 upwards. HAFAN ELAN LLANRUG: Age Well Activities for the local aged 50 and over population. Activities held every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday including a lunch club, Bingo, gentle chair exercise and computer classes. Contact Eilwen Charters on 01286 669 287 for more info.

LLANWNDA

CAPEL GLANRHYD: Ionawr 13: Mr Arwel Williams am 10 yb, Ysgol Sul CYLCH TI A FI: Baby and Toddler Group is held in Canolfan Bro Llanwnda, Weds Term time 1.15-3pm. Parents, Carers and Childminders all welcome.

LLANYSTUMDWY

ST JOHN THE BAPTIST’S CHURCH: 9.30am Offeren/Eucharist (3rd Sun). 9.30am Boreol Weddi/Morning Prayer (1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th Suns).

MORFA NEFYN

MORFA NEFYN KNITTING GROUP: Come and knit, crochet, sew and chat at the Nanhoron Arms every Monday from 7.30-9pm. Just turn up and join this friendly group or contact Karen Cooper on 07747 800320 or 01758 720039 for details. Donations of wool for charity projects greatly appreciated.