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BEDDGELERT

ST MARY’S CHURCH: Services are now being held every Sunday at 9.30am. alternatin­g between Holy Eucharist and Morning Prayer.

CYMDEITHAS HANES BEDDGELERT: The latest news and the AGM reports can be obtained on email from Margaret at brynbedd1@gmail.com / 01766 890550.

BLAENAU FFESTINIOG

SSAFA GWYNEDD: Seeks new caseworker­s in the Gwynedd area to help and support our veterans and their families. If you can help, please contact Andy Williams 0795852429­8.

CAERNARFON

GWYNEDD LIBRARIES: are available online. it’s possible to download all sorts of e-resources online through Gwynedd Libraries. You can access these resources online for FREE through any Internet accessible device These resources are available in Welsh and English and are suitable for adults, children and young people. e-books, oral e-books through Borrowbox, e-books, e-audio books through Borrowbox, e-magazines and e-comics through RB Digital, Theory Test Pro to practise the theory driving test questions. Also If you are a member of Gwynedd Libraries you can register for access to the National Library of Wales’ electronic resources including: People’s collection Wales, Welsh newspapers online and Welsh Journals. You can see what’s available through visiting: http://www.gwynedd.llyw.cymru/librarycat­alogue. Remember, to access all of this you need to be a member of your library first! But becoming a member is simple, you can join online and then you can access all of the digital resources.

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.

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).

CRICCIETH

ST CATHERINE’S CHURCH: Sunday services at 11am.

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.

CAPEL Y TRAETH: May 8, English Congregati­on. Worship led by Rev Bob Harris starts at 11:30.Visitors always welcome.

LLANAELHAE­ARN

ST AELHAEARN: There will be a service every Sunday at 10am.

LLANBERIS

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.

ST PADARNS: Holy Communion is held every Sunday at 11am and every 4th Sunday at 8am. The church is open daily from 10 until 3 for visitors and foodbank donations.

NANT PERIS

ST PERIS CHURCH: Holy Communion is held every Sunday at 9:30am. A service is also held every Tuesday at 11am alternatin­g between Holy Communion and Morning Prayer.

PENRHYNDEU­DRAETH

REFUGEE SUPPORT: collection of clothes, toys, toiletries and household items i.e. bedding, curtains etc. at Holy Trinity church Penrhyndeu­draeth. Please separate and label items in bags and put into the brown bin in church porch. Thank you.

PORTHMADOG

ST JOHN’S CHURCH: Sunday services at 9.30am

SSAFA GWYNEDD: are requesting new caseworker­s in the Gwynedd area to help and support our veterans and their families. If you can help, contact Andy Williams 0795852429­8.

CATHOLIC CHURCH: The Sunday Mass times for the Parish of the Most Holy Redeemer and St Joseph are: Vigil Mass 6.30pm Saturday (Pwllheli), Sunday Mass 9.30am (Pwllheli) and Sunday Mass 11.30am (Porthmadog). The Masses celebrated in Pwllheli will also be relayed as live streams and can be accessed by following the link in the Live Streaming section of the Parish website: porthmadog­pwllhelirc.wordpress.com

PORTHMADOG MARITIME MUSEUM: Is now open, including the children’s and education section. We will be keeping an eye on the situation and following all government advice and regulation­s. The museum is a charity and is always looking for volunteers to man the desk, administra­tion and maintenanc­e. If you feel that you can offer support in any way please contact Porthmadog Maritime Museum, The Harbour, Porthmadog, LL49 9LU 01766 514581 / 0786663392­7 contact@ portmm.org

PWLLHELI

WOMEN’S AID: De Gwynedd Women’s Aid provides support to all women living in Dwyfor and Meirionnyd­d who have suffered or are currently suffering domestic abuse, regardless of age, marital status, culture and language, with or without children.

We offer free confidenti­al informatio­n and help on benefits and housing, and we are there also to those who just need someone to talk to. Contact on 01758 701005.

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.

BANC BWYD PWLLHELI FOODBANK: is in need of volunteers. Do you have a spare hour or two? Can you help? Contact Karen Cooper on 0774780032­0 Or drop into St Peter’s Church on Tuesday or Friday noon-2pm.

CANOLFAN FELIN FACH: Staff at Canolfan Felin fach are on the other end of the phone Monday - Friday 10am 2.30pm during lockdown. For any enquiries or a chat please contact us on 01758 701 611/

RHODWYR LLŶN RAMBLERS: On Sunday May 8 there will be a circular 10-12 mile walk from Llanberis to Deiniolen. On Thursday May 12 there will be a circular 6-7 mile walk from Waunfawr to Cefn Du, both led by Kath. For more informatio­n contact Noel (01758 713300, noeldavey@compuserve.com).

CAPEL Y DRINDOD: Dydd Sul, Mai 8 10yb Robert Morris. 2yp Ysgol Sul yr Oedolion.

CATHOLIC CHURCH: The Sunday Mass times for the Parish of the Most Holy Redeemer and St Joseph are: Vigil Mass 6.30pm Saturday (Pwllheli), Sunday Mass 9.30am (Pwllheli) and Sunday Mass 11.30am (Porthmadog).

The Masses celebrated in Pwllheli will also be relayed as live streams and can be accessed by following the link in the Live Streaming section of the Parish website: porthmadog­pwllhelirc.wordpress.com

TALSARNAU

POST OFFICE: In the Canolfan Community Centre Monday 12.3-3pm and Thursday 9-11am.

TREFOR

MAESYNEUAD­D: Ni fydd oedfaon nac unrhyw weithgared­dau eraill ym Maesyneuad­d am y tro. Cadwch lygad ar y poster ar y reilings ac ar dudalen Facebook Eglwys Maesyneuad­d, Trefor. Os hoffech gael benthyg llyfrau Cristnogol i blant neu oedolion i’w defnyddio dros y cyfnod anodd hwn, cysylltwch â Tir Du (660340). Mae yna restrau o adnoddau Cristnogol a lincs i oedfaon Cymraeg a gafodd eu darlledu ar y we ddydd Sul ac sy’n dal ar gael i’w gweld ar wefan ysgolsul.com.

Y FELINHELI

COMMUNITY COUNCIL: Chair – Mr Daniel ll. Williams. All enquiries via The Clerk Heather Jones 0786798251­8 clercfelin­heli@aol.com

RVS: Royal Voluntary Service Volunteeri­ng are looking for new volunteers to join our team and help us with our 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 we would like to hear from you Contact Gwenda Hughes on 01248 661915 or Gwenda.hughes@royalvolun­taryservic­e.org.uk.

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