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10 years birthday: COMPETITION TIME!

Well, I can hardly believe it is 10 years, next issue (Oct/Nov) since I started to publish Sibrydion.

I am hoping to publish a calendar for 2020, (it is too late now for 2019, as in this low population, tourist area – I feel we need to have the entire season to sell a calendar for the following year) to take full advantage of the presence of visitors to the area and maximise sales and funds raised.

The vision is to refl ect the local area, so I am looking for photos from readers, of subjects throughout our distribution area, which is right round the coast from Porthmadog down to the Dyfi Valley to Machynlleth, and also along the Mawddach Valley and across to Bala, from Dolgellau. Profi ts from sales of the calendar will be shared with Aberdyfi Search & Rescue, the RNLI, and Air Ambulance Wales, all crucial services to us in this area, so please support this competition.

Non-professional photographers are invited to submit entries of photos, and you must ensure you have a high-resolution (minimum 300dpi) fi le for it. Keep this safe, and if your photo is selected for printing, you will be asked for the hi-res version. There will be a small entry fee of £3 per photo, which will be used to provide cash prizes for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd awarded images.

You can send your entries an A5 print, to me by post to: Bod Idris, Llwyngwril, LL37 2JB, giving your name, postal address, email address, and a phone contact number (landline and/or mobile). Give a title for your picture and state where you took the photograph. Your details will be stored securely, and will only be used in relation to this competition. Please include the entry fee with your photograph. Cheques payable to: Sibrydion Cymuned.

The best photo will have pride of place on the front of the calendar. I look forward to seeing your entries. Let’s raise some funds for these crucial local charities, which save many lives in the area, visitors and locals alike.

So look back at your photos or get snapping. The only criteria are that it has to be taken within this area in South Snowdonia/Meirionnydd, where Sibrydion is distributed. It must be your own work and you must be the holder of any copyright for your pictures. If you are under 18, please ask your parent/guardian to issue consent for you to enter the competition – a note with your entry with signature and name printed and parent or guardian stated. We welcome entries from under 18s wholeheartedly!

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Singing into Summer!Come and sing with friendly local singing groups, your fi rst session is FREE !

in Dolgellau with Swnion, further details from Hazel 01341 280329 [email protected]

in Tremadog with Singing Soles at Neuadd Goffa with Christine, restarting on September 10th, then every 2 weeks. More details from [email protected]

in Cricieth with Lleisiau’r Byd / World Voices in the Jerusalem Hall Vestry on Wednesdays at 7.30pm.More details from David 07840 [email protected]

in Llwyngwril with The Llwyngwril Singing Group on 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month from 7-9pm at Y Ganolfan. £3/session, including tea and cake! More details from [email protected], 07815574477 and ‘Llwyngwril SingingGroup’ on Facebook.

in Barmouth with Singin’ Wimmin in Parlwr Mawr at The Dragon Theatre on Thursdays in term time at 7.30pm. More details from Ann 01341 [email protected]

in Llanbedrwith Cambrian Coast Community Choir in the newly refurbished Village Hall, every Monday in term time at 7.30pm. More details from Neil 01766 780096. [email protected]

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“I have been really impressed with what the facility has achieved in such a short space of time”.

Gwynedd Council representatives were recently invited to take a tour of one of the county’s newest businesses that is already winning prizes on the international stage.

Aber Falls Whisky Distillery, at Abergwyngregyn, (which is just along the coast from Bangor, toward Llandudno), began production last year, but since whisky must be aged for at least three years and one day before it can legally be sold, this product will not be available until 2020.

In the meantime, the distillery is also manufacturing a range of gins and liquors, which are already gaining critical acclaim, winning a total of 5 medals at this year’s San Francisco Spirits Competition. They have also been nominated for a Great British Food Award, under the Best New British Product category.

The site itself has had a rich history, from housing a 19th century slate Works, to a margarine factory during the world wars. Along with the restoration of the distillery itself, it is hoped that a purpose-built visitors Centre will replace the remaining derelict buildings, offering a range of facilities including a distilling laboratory, museum, exhibition space, conferencing facilities and a bistro.

Managing Director James Wright said: “I am delighted with the progress the distillery has made over the past months, and am excited to continue to develop the business to offer both a high quality visitor attraction, and an internationally acclaimed range of spirits to promote the beauty and heritage of North Wales across the world”

Councillor Ioan Thomas, Gwynedd Council’s Cabinet Member for Economic Development added: “I have been really impressed with what the facility has achieved in such a short space of time. What I find particularly encouraging is the company’s passion for contributing to the local community – from the fact that the spent grain is fed to cattle on the neighbouring farm, to the employment and development of local people and even discussions with Bangor University regarding Research opportunities”

For further information about the distillery, visit www.aberfallsdistillery.com

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SUMMER’S HERE - The sun is out and so is the Llwyngwril Yarn Bombing!

It’s that time of year again and the village is decked in yarn, ready for you to come and visit.Noah’s Ark has berthed on the Green and an amazing variety of animals are winding their way through the village and across Afon Gwril to be safely aboard before the fl ood (although with this weather, they might have a bit of a wait!).

Elsewhere the faeries have been busy again, braving the heat to try and bake their way to glory in The Great Fairy Bake Off . Keep your eyes open for a selection of confectionery treats and try and spot the Judges.

Further round the village, the Yarn Bombing gets a bit fi shy. If you can fi nd the Wanted Poster for a naughty fi sh, you’ll know how to spot Woolly who hides around the village waiting for eagle eyes to spot him. Post a picture of him on our Facebook page and we’ll send the Octopus Sheriff to track him down.

There are pirates and treasure chests and jellyfi sh and lobsters to hunt out too. Visit the Riverside Store and buy a map so that you don’t miss out on any of the ‘Yarny Trail’.

And make sure you fi nd the puzzles specially made for the children.

So, don’t forget to pay us a visit this summer. The woolly creations will remain in situ until the end of October – Keep an eye on our Facebook page for details.

We would also like to thank our sponsors who have already supported us this year.

We are however always in need of funds to keep our creations secure! So, if you would like to make a contribution from your business to be included as a sponsor please contact us via the Facebook page. You can also fi nd us on Instagram: llwyngwril_yarnbombing

As in previous years all proceeds are in aid of Y Ganolfan, Llwyngwril our Community Centre which is a registered charity no. 506847

Llwyngwril Yarnbombing Project 2018

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Regular activities at Y Ganolfan, Abergynolwyn You can hire our lovely village hall very affordably, for your own events or functions: – Main Hall £12/hr, Meeting Room £8/hr, Kitchen £3/hr. Enquiries 01654 782644 To receive Abergynolwyn News by email contact: [email protected]

Pilates classes with a qualified instructor. Friday afternoons, 2-3pm, just £5 each week. All abilities welcome including beginners. Please bring cushion and mat/blanket. Caffi’r Ceunant – The Café, Wednesday to Sunday, 9.30am to 3.30pm. Tel 01654 782372Aber Friends – 2nd Tuesday of every month at 2.00pm. Tel 01654 782767Band Practice – Every Monday, at 6.30pm to learn and at 7.30pm to play. Tel 01654 782622Knit & Natter Group – Every Wednesday Oct–Apr 2.00-4.00pm, admission £2. Tel 01654 782671Line Dancing – Every Wednesday at 7.30pm, admission £2.50. Tel 01654 782331The Annual Eisteddfod (every February) – Eisteddfod Flynyddol Abergynolwyn A gynhelir yn y Ganolfan Gymunedol. Cysylltier a’r ysgrifenyddion. Sheila Patterson 01654 782270, Gwen Williams 01654 713846

Regular activities at Neuadd Pendre, Tywyn The Old Territorial Army Drill Hall, Brook Street, Tywyn. email: [email protected] Neuadd Pendre Social Centre is the ideal venue for meetings of associations, clubs, and organisations. Rooms of various sizes are available for hire by the hour or day, or any mix of rooms can be hired for functions, events or celebrations. Fully modernised kitchen facilities of a commercial standard are available for events requiring catering and the licensed bar is also available on request, operated by the Neuadd Pendre Committee.

Tywyn Stompers – Line dancing. Friday. 7.30–9.30pm. Contact 07795415455 Neuadd Pendre Dance Club – Monday. 7.30–9.30pm Contact. 01654 711582 Table Top Games for Ladies – each Thursday 2-5pm Contact: 01654 711477 (Mrs Sheila Webster)Bingo – 1st, 2nd & 3rd Monday in month. 7.30–9.15pm. Contact. 01654 710694 or 01654 711839Freewheelers Social Club – Various activities. Every Tuesday 2.00–4.00pm. Contact 01654 711839Whist Drive – held every 3rd Friday in the month. Doors open 6.30pm for a prompt start a 7pm. Contact: 07795 415455 (Mary Page)

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Newspaper Delivery to Abergynolwyn!No need to rely on emails for news – the daily delivery of newspapers to Abergynolwyn has now been restored.

Deliveries are made Monday to Saturday, usually between 9am and 11am, and cost 50p per day but if there are enough subscribers the charge for the six days will be reduced to £2.60.

According to the notice on the Village Notice Board you can also order magazines, milk and bread.

You should call in to Cadfan News in Tywyn High Street (formerly Wendy’s News) to place your order and thereaft er you can contact Graham and Russell on 710497.

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My 50th Birthday Charity Trek for Alzheimer's Society by Kate Coldham

When my husband recently asked me what I would like for my 50th Birthday, my immediate reac�on (apart from surprise that he was being so organised - a�er all, my 50th was s�ll over a year away!) was that I wanted to go to the Great Wall of China.

But this request wasn’t just some random holiday des�na�on - although I must admit, The Great Wall has always been on my ‘bucket list’ of places to visit. It is an idea that has been brewing in the back of my mind for many years ever since I saw an appeal by the Alzheimer’s Society, asking for people to take on an epic expedi�on.

Each year, the Society appeal for 20-30 intrepid volunteers to take part in a 6 day, 50 mile trek along the wall, camping in local farmer’s huts and mountain hotels, and tackling some of the more remote, inhospitable sec�ons of this amazing ‘Wonder of the World’ including tough climbs such as the famous ‘Heaven’s Ladder’ (200 steps up a cliff face!). In order to take part, these would be trekkers must raise a minimum of £3,300 for the charity.

What be�er way, I felt, to celebrate reaching a new decade than se�ng myself a challenge - proving that I s�ll can! And raising a significant amount for a charity close to my heart.

How you can help On Line: Visit Kate's Just Giving site - Kate’s 50th Birthday Charity Trek www.justgiving.com/fundraising/kate-coldham Text: Text KCGW50 followed by the amount you wish to donate to 70070 (e.g. KCGW50 £20) By Post: Send a cheque c/o ArtWorks, 16 Chapel Square, Aberdyfi, LL35 0EL (please make cheques payable to ‘K Coldham’) In Person: Put your spare change in our charity box at the ArtWorks Gallery in Aberdyfi next �me you visit. Thank you for your support!

Above - Me with my late Mum-in law, Ann shortly a�er she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s Research UK es�mate that nearly 540,000 people have a demen�a diagnosis in the UK today, and that this will increase to 1 million by 2025. The Alzheimer’s Society funding not only supports these sufferers and their families, but goes towards vital research in finding a cure.

I strongly believe that it will be possible to beat this disease and end the loneliness, confusion, fear and hopelessness that all forms of demen�a inflict which is why I am commi�ed to raising money and awareness for this great cause.

I depart for Beijing, China, on 6th September 2019, 5 weeks a�er my 50th birthday. Follow my training and fund raising progress at: www.artworksaberdyfi.co.uk

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Did you know that the Dyfi valley area is recognised by the United Nations as a site of excellence and innovation in sustainable development?

‘Biosffer Dyfi Biosphere’ has had this accolade since 2009, and is the only such area in Wales. Since then businesses, academics and many others have started to work together to take advantage of the opportunities arising from this status. Now the locally led Partnership, responsible for the initiative, is asking whether the area should be expanded.

The UNESCO Dyfi Biosphere inspires people and organisations to work together in creating sustainable futures we can all be proud of. It connects people with nature and cultural heritage while strengthening the local economy. The status is voluntary. Any funding needed for activities is contributed by partners or is brought into the area as grants. For example, at the moment a ‘Development Project’ is supported by the Rural Development Programme Local Action Groups for Ceredigion, Powys and Gwynedd.

This project is paying Jane Powell to help schools explore how they can use the Dyfi Biosphere in their teaching, including through out of school activities provided by members of the Dyfi Biosphere Education Group. In addition, it’s paying ecodyfi to help cafes and restaurants work out how to increase and promote their use of fresh, seasonal and local produce. This new business network will build on the successful Showcase event held recently at the Wynnstay in Machynlleth. The project has received funding through the Welsh Government Rural Communities – Rural Development Programme 2014-2020, which is funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the Welsh Government.

One benefit of the UNESCO status is that Visit Wales recognises the area as a ‘destination’ worthy of development support. They have grant-aided several collaborative activities, including the production of the Dyfi Biosphere Legends videos and the Activities series, both available on YouTube. However, the largest project so far has been the EU-funded Citizen’s Observatory Web (COBWEB),

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which explored how people can contribute to land and sea management by recording observations on mobiles and tablets. This project supported jobs in Aberystwyth University, Environment Systems and ecodyfi . Amongst many other activities, students staying at Outward Bound Aberdyfi mapped wildlife at RSPB Ynys-hir and along the river.

A successful Annual Meeting was held recently by the Biosphere in Ceredigion Museum, where Greener Tywyn presented a fi lm about their activities and Tywyn Beach Guardians. One of the topics discussed was how to reduce single use plastics, and covered the climate change pros and cons of alternatives available to shops and cafes, as well as reducing beach litter. Can we build on Tywyn’s success and work towards a Plastic Free Biosphere?

Discussions are underway with Town and Community Councils, including the three in the Dysynni valley, about the possibility of extending the internationally recognised area.

Residents and businesses in Tywyn, Abergynolwyn and elsewhere are asked to visit www.dyfi biosphere.wales or www.biosff erdyfi .cymru and to join the conversation @biosff erdyfi biosphere on facebook or twitter.

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The Llwyngwril and District Oil Cooperative has been running for well over four years now and by coming together and buying their oil in bulk, members have made a considerable saving.

Normally we can make a saving of at least 3,4,5, or 6 pence per litre on the price you would normally pay as an individual. The Cooperative has over 80 members including people who live in Fairbourne, Friog, Arthog, Rhoslefain, Llangelynin, Llanegryn, Bryncrug and Abergynolwyn. If you would like to join us all you need to do is email me, Mike Senior at [email protected] and I will send you the relevant information. If you are not on email you can ring me on (01341) 250294 and we will fi nd a way of including you on the list.

Under the new ‘privacy’ regulations, which came into force on the 25th May, I do need to secure your formal consent to keep and use your personal information when you join the Cooperative but this is not a major issue.

If you have any queries or you would like to join us please do contact me.

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People need to be on their guard against financial and legal scams following a rise in cases reported to the Citizens Advice consumer service. Citizens Advice Gwynedd is now showing people how to spot scams as it launches Scams Awareness Month.

A total of 1200 financial and legal scams were reported to the consumer service in the year ending April 2018 - a 6% increase on the year before. The median loss for these scams was £330. A range of investments scams were reported to the consumer service, including:

Cryptocurrency – Fake websites claim to offer cryptocurrency investments, like Bitcoin. Often, scammers will pretend that household names have endorsed the company to give it some legitimacy.

Binary options – Scammers pose as stockbrokers and get you to place bets on whether phoney shares will rise or fall within a certain date. They’ll promise big returns. You should check if they are on the FCA Register and not on the warning list of firms to avoid

Holiday timeshares – Scammers promise to buy your membership off you for an advanced fee.

Bogus solicitors – A scammer will intercept emails from a legitimate solicitor and pose as them. Scammers often strike when a property is being exchanged on and get the funds diverted to their bank account instead. Check if they are on the Solicitors Regulation Authority to see if they are genuine.

Tal Michael Chief Executive of Citizens Advice Gwynedd said: “Scammers can make for convincing white collar professionals, especially online, and are skilled at persuading people they are legitimate. The stakes are high with financial and legal scams as you can end up losing your savings or pension fund, which can put your long-term financial stability at risk.

“When you get approached about any investment, don’t rush into anything without making sure it’s legitimate first, particularly when you’re contacted out of the blue.”

To help stop more people being fleeced by these types of scams, Citizens Advice Gwynedd is sharing tips on how to spot them:

Be suspicious if you’re contacted out of the blue, even if it’s from a name you recognise

Don’t be rushed – you never need to make a decision straight away

If it sounds too good to be true it probably is

Never send money to someone you have never met

Never give out your bank details unless you are certain you can trust the person contacting you

Walk away from job ads that ask for money in advance

Genuine computer firms do not make unsolicited phone calls to help you fix your computer

Suspect a scam? Hang up, wait five minutes to clear the line or use another phone to call

Persuasive sales patter? Just say: “No Thank You”

Don’t suffer in silence – speak out about scams

You can get free, confidential, independent and impartial advice from your local Citizens Advice. Citizens Advice Gwynedd can be contacted on 03444 77 20 20 Monday – Friday 10am – 3pm. There is also advice online at www.adviceguide.org.uk.

Copyright Citizens Advice. For the most up-to-date advice, please visit our Citizens Advice public site

Watch out for legal and financial scams, warns Citizens Advice Gwynedd

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Regular activities at Institiwt Corris Corris Institute has a fl exible large main hall that is ideal as a meeting/conference or event space, with garden space for breakout if required. There is a catering kitchen as part of the community café – making the venue ideal for self-catered functions. Upstairs there are smaller meeting rooms and off ice space for rent, with fi bre broadband access.Bookings or enquiries: Elaine, 01654 761346 or email off [email protected]

Post Offi ce – Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 9.00–11.30am. Free cash withdrawals, cash & cheque deposits for highstreet banks, travel money, Royal Mail and Parcelforce, Post Offi ce Financial Services, Phone and Broadband. Saturday Papers 9.45–11.30am.Community Café – Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 10.00am – 1.00pm. Run by volunteers for the local community to get together and enjoy refreshments and a chat. All welcome.After School Club – Organised child care and activities during term-time 3.30–6.00pm. Booking advised, contact Wendy 07398 494372.Baby Walking Goup – Fridays. Meet at 9.30 in term time, 10.00am during holidays. Join us for leisurely local walks with toddlers, pushchairs or balance bikes in tow. Clŵb y Den – Social group for over 50’s – 2-4pm 2nd monday of the month.

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The fi rst half of the year was one of mixed activity and work on the revival of the Corris Railway with the biggest physical progress being made, with repairs to the roof and fabric of the former stable block at Corris station which now houses the museum, shop and ticket off ice. This was done by contractors but the volunteer workforce has carried on with various projects including the construction of new carriages at Maespoeth Junction as well as maintaining the track, controlling vegetation and also running the trains.

Various special trains have operated including the annual trip as part of the Machynlleth Comedy Festival, where there is a gig in the carriage shed at Maespoeth Junction, and Race the Train. There have also been specials in conjunction with Corris Mine Explorers and members of the Branch Line Society enjoyed a Corris Railway Experience Day, an idea which may be developed into the future.

Trains will run on Saturdays and Sundays in July, Saturdays to Tuesdays in August and Sundays in September. Special events in August are planned.

Away from the Railway itself work on building the next steam engine for future use in the line continues at the works of Alan Keef Ltd in Herefordshire as fund raising permits. In June the newly cast cylinders for the locomotive were delivered the Keef’s to be fi tted.

Reviving the oldest narrow gauge railway in Mid Wales is carried out by volunteers and more hands are always welcome. If you are interested in joining the ranks please call 01654 702954.

Summer at Corris Railway

Locomotives at the Gala Day in May 2018

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5 Hydref/October Pedwarawd Gitâr Aquarelle Guitar Quartet

2 Tachwedd/November Michael Mofi dian (bâs-baritôn/bass-baritone), Keval Shah (piano)(Enillwyr 2017 Oxford Lieder Festival Young Artist Platform winners)

30 Tachwedd/NovemberMatilda Lloyd (utgorn/trumpet) (Enillydd 2017 Making Music Young Concert Artist Winner) + piano (i’w gadarnhau/tbc)

Tansgrifi ad llawnFull subscription £36.00Tocynnau wrth y drwsTickets at the door £8.50Plant am ddimChildren free Am fanylion pellachFor more detailsAnne Anslow 01341 388329.

The Oyster Catcher at Aberdovey Golf Club

This is a newly opened local restaurant for non-members, and members alike. Proudly off ering local and seasonal dishes prepared by two local chefs (soon to be husband and wife team!), both experienced in modest to Michelin cuisine!

Our casual fi ne-dining experience off ers diners panoramic views of the coastline both in our newly refurbished dining room, and on the open-air terrace (ideal for drinks). Aberdovey Railway station is just 30 seconds walk from the doorstep, with trains heading toward Shrewsbury or Pwllheli, along the Cambrian Coast, so there is no reason not to have a drink or two! We can cater for train times.

Our pricing is reasonable; our food is great; we are local people and are in a beautiful setting! What’s not to like? Do come and try us out!

Find us on Facebook by searching for The Oyster Catcher at Aberdovey Golf Club to see examples of our dishes and reviews (which are excellent!)

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In April of last year I received a phone call from Cambrian vets asking if I could look aft er a brood of Blue Tit nestlings left alone in their nest box aft er their parents were killed. There were seven live chicks, the rest having perished, and they were transported into my care. This was a daunting task, raising such tiny, fragile creatures and the vets and I were resigned to the fact that not all of them might survive. The chicks varied in size and strength and one, possibly the runt, was puny and scruff y. I watched over them anxiously, making sure that each was warm and fed, late into the night. But next morning, I sadly discovered that one chick had died, not Scruff y, but surprisingly a larger one.

The six remaining chicks fared well and grew very quickly. They lost the comical grey fl uff that plumed between their sprouting feathers and they opened their eyes. Their legs and feet became sturdy enough to climb onto the rim of their knitted nest and so I moved them into a cage where they could move about and perch. Still being hand fed, they thrived and, to my immense joy and pride, all six survived to become delightful juveniles. Scruff y, although still the smallest, had become as beautiful as his siblings.

Tit chicks can become exceptionally tame when hand reared, which makes for ease of feeding and general care, but not advisable for when they have to survive out in the world. So the next step was for the youngsters to go into a large cage in the bird shed where they could have less contact with humans. They learned to fl y and to feed themselves, six bright and funny little birds.

All too soon they showed the restlessness of fl edgling desire for freedom and I knew that they would have to leave the safety of their foster home. They were still very attached to me but I knew that they would gradually, once outside, lose that imprinting and become wild.

The day of release came and the six little bluetits burst through the opened cage door and fl ew around our back garden, twittering excitedly. They took off into the trees, calling to each other as I anxiously watched them bobbing amongst the foliage. Aft er a time of joyful exploration they returned to perch nearby in a rose bush, their sweet voices twittering, but there were only fi ve. Number six never returned home and I don't know what became of him. However, the fi ve young Blue Tits stayed around for several weeks, living in the tall trees and coming down to the rose bush for me to feed them. Oft en they would enthusiastically greet me as I returned home, noisily fl ying down the drive towards me, like fi ve blue fairies, bobbing up and down in the air. Gradually, as I predicted, they peeled away, one by one, drawn to be absorbed into the wild, where they belong.

Little blue fairiesBy Mary Page

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Hwyl Nadolig/ Dolgellau pre-Christmas Fun!On 7th December 2018 Dolgellau will be welcoming all to share in some pre-Christmas fun! The shops will be open in the evening. The square and other parts of the town will be hosting all kinds of family events and activities for all to enjoy. We will write detail about this nearer the time...

In the meantime, we would like to make an appeal to all you knitters and crocheters out there. We are asking for people to contribute 6” squares of knitting, crochet or cut felt from old woollen jumpers to make the longest scarf ever! These squares will subsequently be used to make blankets for the homeless and needy.

We are basing this project on an idea from the legend of Idris Gawr, whom is said to have studied the stars while sitting on top of the mountain (Cader Idris). Perhaps he would appreciate a scarf to keep him warm on cold winter nights. Will you please help us?

The 6” squares can be worked using any thickness of wool. Cut squares from felted sweaters will also be gratefully received. Please drop your finished squares off in Dolgellau at: Knit one, in Eldon Square, Dipsy Dragon ( also Eldon Square), Gwyndy (Bridge Street) or any of the cafes in town, which have a basket with knitting equipment set out for the use of customers who would like to add a few rows to help this worthy project along.

At Sesiwn Fawr there will be a Sgarff Idris Gawr stall for you to visit and gather more information about the project. We will also be displaying the scarf and the stories of its progress in Dolgellau town centre as it grows through the season. Already, we have offers of help from lovely people who live away from the area and indeed overseas, who have been inspired by this idea. In the next issue we will be able to go into more detail. We would love to hear the stories that lie behind them and how you have been inspired by this idea, which will lead to keeping those in need cosy and warm.

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Bro Ardudwy ChurchesWe are a group of churches stretching along the coast from Bontddu to Llandecwyn. We have different identities but a common purpose - to worship God, grow his church and love the world.

Aberdovey English Chapel Wednesdays & Fridays 10.30–1pm Church open for refreshments and sale of FairTrade products.

Midweek Meditations: Wednesdays 2.15-4pm: Silent prayer and a study of the Psalms.

Crafters’ Corner: Fridays 2-4pm all are welcome to come and learn and practise their crafts.

Ice Cream Sundays: 11.00am Summer sundays – Family-friendly worship for all.

WoW! Worship on the Wharf! Sundays 6.00pm Join Aberdyfi Christians Together in the Wharf Gardens for a time of worship together, led by Scripture Union Cymru.

Simon Morgan 01654 767336 and/or email: [email protected].

Presbyterian Church of Wales. Seaview Terrace, Aberdovey LL35 0L

www.aberdoveypresbyterian.co.uk

Barmouth Elim Pentecostal ChurchPastor: Rev Dawn Robinson. Sunday Service at 11.00am. Revelation Bookshop: Open Mon–Thurs 10.00am to 2.30pm

Elephant Works, Park Road, LL42 1PH (Opposite Barmouth Co-op Carpark) 01341 280808 [email protected]

Tywyn Baptist Church

Sunday services 10.30am and 6.30pm High Street, Tywyn LL36 9AD

www.tywynbaptistchurch.org.uk

Sunday Services - Every SundayLlanfihangel Bilingual service 11:30amHarlech Informal, family friendly service 9:30amLlanddwywe (Talybont) Bilingual Service 11:30amLlanaber Traditional Bilingual Service 9:30amBarmouth (St John’s) Family friendly service 11:30am

Sunday Services - AlternatingLlanfair (1st, 2nd & 4th Sunday) Traditional English Service 9:30amLlanbedr (2nd, 3rd & 4th Sunday) English sung service 9:30am

Sunday Evening ServicesBarmouth (St David’s) 6:00pmLlandanwg 6:30pm

Saturday 12.00 noon in St David’s Tywyn Sunday 9.00am in St David’s Tywyn

Thursday 6.00pm in St Mair Machynlleth Sunday 11.00am in St Mair Machynlleth

Mass Times for Catholic Churches(The Catholic Church in Aberdyfi is now closed.)

For more information about St David’s and St Mair, visit www.stdavidandstmair.co.uk Service times for other churches in Tywyn can be found at www.tywynchurches.org.uk

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We BakeYou Take

Home cooked family & individual meals, puddings & sweet treats delivered to your door.

Please call Suzanne on 07731741295

or Karen on 07712228716

After 10am Monday – Friday, for orders, requests or enquiries.

We are Suzanne and Karen and we have started our own business making delicious home cooked meals, savouries and sweet treats in one of our homes.

We are two local ladies from Tywyn and we had been both working in care for many years and last year we decided to start up our own business. We were cooking for ourselves and posting them on facebook and we had many comments asking if we were selling them, which gave us the idea.

The business started in December last year with one of our homes being turned into a hectic busy kitchen through the day, after being inspected, and passing the food hygiene inspection and were awarded a 5 star rating. Our service provides home cooked, wholesome, individual meals with potatoes and seasonal vegetables, all freshly cooked from ingredients sourced locally. These are ideal for those who live on their own, or who may struggle individually or just don’t have the time to prepare a wholesome meal. Family meals, sweet and savoury treats are also available as well as a delivery service around the local area for those who can’t get to us.

We have recently started attending carnivals and fairs, selling our home baked delights such as Scotch eggs, sausage rolls, quiches, sausage, bacon plaits and cakes and sweet treats such as maids of honour, cornflake tarts, millionaires shortbread and various flavoured cup cakes and many more.

Please call either of us or visit our facebook page to order or for more information and to see what’s on offer. We look forward to baking for you.

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Regular activities at Neuadd Llanegryn Bookings or enquiries: Janet Pugh 01654 711559

Table Tennis – Mondays 7.30pm onwards in the Main Hall. Players at all levels welcomeWalking Club – Tuesday evenings May – Sept. Join us for a leisurely walk exploring local paths. Meet at 6.50pm outside the Neuadd.Coffee and Chat – Thursday mornings 10.30–11.45am. Drop in for friendly informal chat over coffee and biscuits. All welcome.

Regular activities at Y Ganolfan Bryncrug Community Hall The Ganolfan has a Hall with a stage and a sizeable kitchen to accommodate largefunctions and also a Meeting Room which seats up to 50 people and has access to a small kitchen.We would like the Community to get together and organise activities during the day or any of the free evenings. Bookings or enquiries: Graham, 01654 782 258

Youth Club - Mondays 7–9 pm (Youth Leader Michelle Bain)Young Farmers – Thursdays 7.30–9.30pm, Daf Jones or Catrin Lisa Davies, 01654 711813 / 07856 650099Dysynni Ladies – 2nd Wednesday of every month 7.30pmMerched y Wawr – Last Friday of every month 7.30pmBryncrug Community Council – meet 3rd monday of every month.Coffee morning – 3rd Tuesday of every month 10.30am–12 noon

Regular activities at Neuadd Dyfi, Aberdyfi If any other activities take place, please let me know the activity, the day, the time and a contact number and I will gladly include them in this list. We have only included the activities that we have.Bookings or enquiries: (01654) 767225 [email protected] www.neuadddyfi.org

Mondays 1.30–2pm Move to the Groove. 2-3pm TAI CHI Sandy Andrews 07790 045445Tuesdays 6.30pm – The Really Big Glee Club – [email protected] 2.15pm WI (Last Wednesday in the month) For information on WI Activities contact: Elaine Foote 01654 767986 – [email protected] 2–3pm Move to the Groove. Sandy Andrews 07790 045445

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The Aberdyfi Food Festival is back by popular demand for its fourth year and will be held on the playing field next to Neuadd Dyfi on Saturday 18th August.

The Festival will feature cookery demonstrations by leading local chefs as well as the opportunity to sample and purchase a wide range of Welsh produce including sea food, award winning cheeses, locally reared meat, Swshi, smoked foods, preserves & jams, Welsh wine, beer & cider, organic vegetables & herbs.

The Festival is free of charge and will be open from 10.30am to 4.30pm.

Our local Michelin-starred chef Gareth Ward from Ynyshir Hall is our special guest and he will get the cookery demonstrations underway at 11.00 am in the theatre kitchen, where he will showcase his culinary skills. Ynyshir has recently been voted 28th out of 100 top UK restaurants, ahead of The Fat Duck & Le Gavroche. Other local chefs and suppliers will also be putting on demonstrations throughout the day, including a wine tasting and a cocktail class.

Event organiser Neil Storkey said: “The food festival has been incredibly popular over the past few years and is now firmly established as one of the highlights of Aberdyfi’s summer season.

“This is an event for everyone, whatever their age and culinary preferences. Visitors can watch demonstrations, browse the stalls, sample the food and buy fresh produce they may not have come across before.”

The Aberdyfi Food Festival is sponsored by the Aberdyfi Community Council. Further information is available via the Festival’s facebook page: ‘Gwyl Fwyd Aberdyfi Food Festival’.

Aberdyfi Food FestivalAugust 18th

“This is an event for everyone, whatever their age and culinary preferences… watch demonstrations, browse the stalls, sample the food and buy fresh produce”

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The annual Fairbourne Railway ‘Race the Train’ event 2018 will take place on Saturday 25th August at 6:30pm. It will repeat the successful format from 2017 outside the railway with a street closure. We are planning a fun family evening with hot food, bar, cold drinks, music and games, not to forget the actual race itself.

We want to involve the whole community, so we will be working with the Village Festival Committee. As in previous year’s, we are asking local businesses to sponsor the event, for more information please telephone the Railway 01341 250 362

Last year we had a total of 135 entrants in the 4 race sections – Adult Men, Adult Women, Junior Boys and Junior Girls. It will be the same this year, with the addition of an adult short course for adult who want to run with their children. The adult race is over a distance of 4.6Km starting at the entrance to The Fairbourne Railway, then along Beach Road turning right onto Penrhyn Drive North, continuing to the end. The railway tunnel is the halfway point, where the adults then return to the start. The junior and adult short course is 1.8km and follows the same route to the Golf House where they turn back to the starting point.

The cost per entrant Adult or Junior is £7.50 with each entrant receiving a 2018 Race The Train tee shirt and certifi cate for those completing the Race. There will also be medals for the fi rst three places of both the Adult and junior Races. Limited stocks of the 2018 tee shirts will be available, dependent on pre-booked entrant numbers.

We are asking entrants to pre-register before 31st July, by completing and returning the form to The Railway. Registration forms are available online at www.fairbournerailway.com/steam-railway-events.htm or pick one up from the Railway.

Alternatively, you can register online: www.fairbournerailwayshop.co.uk/race-the-train-2018 Registration will also take place on the day, but depending on how popular the event is, we are unable to guarantee an exclusive 2018 tee shirt.

For more information visit the Fairbourne Race The Train Facebook Page.

Good luck to all entrants.

Race the Trainin Fairbourne 2018 – 25th August

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Regular activities at Fairbourne & Friog Village Hall The Trustees of Friog and Fairbourne Village Hall are pleased to announce that the Hall is now open for business following the recent major refurbishment operations. Part of the upgrade involved the installation of a state of the art kitchen and this will enable hirers of the Hall to plan party and catering events operating with the most modern equipment and surroundings. Find us at: Beach Road, Fairbourne, Gwynedd

MONDAY Tai Chi 11.00am – 12 noon Art Club 1.30–4.30pm Indoor Bowls 7.00pmTUESDAY Gentle Stretch & Tone – 10.00–11.00am based on Yoga and Pilates exercises Niki – Mawddach Yoga (find us on Facebook) 07884554150 or email [email protected] Keep Agile 1.00pm. Suitable for all ages Gardening Club (last Tuesday of the month only). After School Club 3pm – very popular come and join in children The Ark St Cynon’s children & youth club, 4.00 until 5.30 pm WEDNESDAY Table Tennis August break – commence again September 10.30am. Call 01341 251007 Senior Citizens 3rd week of month onlyTHURSDAY Badminton 9.30am – 12 noon Indoor Bowls 7.00pmFRIDAY Quiz Night 7.00pm Last Friday of every month

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NEW COURSES PLANNED - coming soon!Geneaology Trace your Family History!I.T. Classes How to get the best from your computer/tablet/iPad. Learn how to e-mail, use videos and messaging services, surf the web, internet security, and online purchase safely.Age Cymru Guidance with financial help and benefits and mobility aids.Senior Citizen Extra Senior Citizen social activities, including luncheon club Social ActivitiesFamily History, Computers, Bingo Sessions… For details call Booking Agent 01341 250518. We welcome your ideas and suggestions for future activities – please get in touch with Mike Murray, booking agent: 01341 250518

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Clwb Golff Fairbourne Golf Club

www.fairbournegolfclub.co.uk T: 01341 250979 [email protected]

We need new local members to keep our fantastic golf club open this summer. The course is surrounded by stunning scenery between Cader Idris range on one side and the

Cardigan Bay coastline on the other, and is ideal for both beginners and regular players. We look forward to your valued support to help secure a bright future for Fairbourne Golf Club.

Your LOCAL Golf Club NEEDS YOU

Special Membership Offer 1 June – 30 Sept 2018Adult (Local) £50 | Adults (Family x 2) £80 | Junior (Under 16) £5 | Student £15

We are part-time volunteers, trained, by the ambulance service, in basic life support, oxygen therapy and the use of the defibrillator, in order to attend emergency calls and provide potentially life-saving treatment until the ambulance arrives. When on duty, we are called out by the ambulance service.

Every second counts when trying to save someone’s life and the chance of survival from a cardiac arrest rises from 5-10% to as high as 60% with early resuscitation. So, when the ambulance arrives there is a greater chance of entering it alive than dead.

We need more volunteers to give a little spare time to help us to provide more cover and help us to help each other in our community.

We currently have 4 responders in Fairbourne and 2 in Llwyngwril, with a further 2 about to be trained for Llwyngwril.

For more info contact: Alan Wilde 01341 250012

There are now 2 public access defibrillators in Fairbourne : one at the corner shop and one at the RAF Air Cadet Centre

As in Llwyngwril there are two: one at Y Ganolfan and one at Borthwen Caravan Park.

With the assistance of Welsh Hearts, we will shortly be conducting further training demos in CPR and use of the defibrillator, both in Fairbourne and Llwyngwril. Details of these training sessions will be advertised shortly.

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The practice of Yoga originated tens of thousands of years ago in India. Today there are many variants, all based on boosting health & wellbeing. Over time, these have evolved, with most still sharing a large amount. Here I’ll outline some of the specifi c features strongly underpinning Dru.

Most fundamental is Flow – smooth, continuous and fl owing movements are integral with the Breath. This develops deeper awareness, enhancing all aspects of practice, which can then impact on daily life. Focus on the breath underpins all movement; in addition, there is a range of postures and sequences designed specifi cally using the breath to energise, heal or calm the body. Special attention is paid to the health of the Spine. Movements to develop strength & fl exibility feature throughout Dru – a healthy spine impacts positively on almost every aspect of life. The ability to use the Core correctly leads to safe and eff icient movement and is fundamental to Dru teaching. In addition, every class begins with ‘Activation’ to warm and prepare the body for exercise, and fi nishes with a Deep Relaxation.

I teach Dru fl exibly so students who are new or have restrictions in body movement are able work safely, within their own comfort levels, at the same time enabling more experienced students to take a sequence or posture further. The most obvious benefi t from Dru, as with all Yoga, is the development & maintenance of a fi t and healthy body. Dru’s extra focus on breathing has a calming eff ect on the mind and deeper into

other body systems – this in time should permeate into daily life. All students can enjoy benefi ts, as they are directed to work within their own safe, comfortable level. To take part is far more important than being able to be a prima donna.If you seek the potential of generally feeling fi tter, becoming more fl exible/mobile, having a calmer and yet more alert state of mind, Dru should be a good choice. Age need not be a limiting factor – in fact, I started Dru teacher training at 60+.

Dru translates from Sanscrit as Still Point (e.g the centre of a storm or moving wheel). From practising Dru for over 20+ years, I have found this the most amazing gain.

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For a long time, it has been said that a dog is Man’s best friend, but apart from being a bit of company are there really any health benefits to owning a dog?

Well, research shows that yes, there are actually more than you would think! Dogs do not just fill a space in your hearts with unconditional love and affection; they actually make your heart stronger. Studies in Sweden found that having a dog as a companion was linked to reduced cholesterol, lowered blood pressure and reduced levels of Triglycerides, which all impact on cardiovascular health. Whilst looking at this study, they also found that recovery rates in patients that had suffered from a heart attack were better and faster in those who owned a dog versus patients that didn’t.

Dogs also help to keep their human counterparts fit and active, while health experts advise that we should take 21/2 hours of moderate exercise per week, most dog owners will easily exceed this by walking their dog for at least half an hour a couple of times a day, not only do they benefit from the exercise this brings, but also the fresh air and exposure to natural daylight. It was shown that dog owners were much less likely to suffer from SAD (seasonal affected disorder) syndrome than their non-dog owning counterparts. Walking is also a great way to loose weight naturally without over-doing it, causing pulled muscles or splashing out on expensive gym memberships. When looking at people over the age of 70, it was found that people who walked daily or owned a dog managed to stay more mobile later on in their years.

Dogs are also a great way of improving your social circle of friends. Whether you are part of a training club, or participate in a dog-related sport, join a walking group or just chat to other dog owners on your daily walks. I have personally made some life-long friends, all over the country, through owning dogs. Dogs act as great companions, as they can reduce feelings of loneliness and assist in times of personal trauma or bereavement.

Dogs are amazing at reducing stress levels. This is one of the reasons they are used widely as part of therapy dog by many organisations like PAT, (Pets as Therapy) spending just 5 minutes with a dog

can lower anxiety and blood pressure and increase chemicals in the brain, like dopamine and serotonin. These enable us to feel more calm and relaxed. Therapy dogs are used in hospital, care homes and hospices to stave off depression in patients, who may be suffering from long-term illnesses and immobility.

Canine companions have been used for many years now, to improve the quality of life and independence for both visually impaired and deaf people, by way of assistance dogs. They are also a great aid to people with mobility difficulties and are used to help with daily tasks around the house. However, we are now seeing a huge increase in the use of dogs to assist as companions for people with conditions such as autism and as detection dogs for sufferers of seizures. Dogs can detect the chemical imbalances in the body, prior to a seizure, they can be a great help to raise the alarm or give people time to get to a safe place. Thus giving them a greater level of independence. Dogs also provide help for people with dementia and Alzheimer’s. It has been proven that the presence of a dog for companionship greatly reduces the frequency and duration of episodes of emotional “flare up’s”.

Lastly, on a medical point, a study published in the Journal of Allergy and Immunology, in 2004, concluded that children who grew up in a household with a family dog or cat, were more likely to have a stronger immune system and less likely to suffer from childhood allergies relating to pets.

My final observations are that dogs provide hours of great entertainment and lots of laughter! They are there by your side, which is why they not only make great pets but they also make the very best of friends.

Man’s Best FriendBy Sally Friswell (Dysynni Dogs)

“Our dogs provide us with a sense of purpose, a reason to get up and moving on a daily basis, which is why they not only help with depression but also with a general motivation for life.”.

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A Capella singing group meeting twice monthly in the Ganolfan Llwyngwril, 7-9pm on 2nd and 4th Mondays in each month. £3 per person (funds in aid of the Ganolfan). Price includes cake and a cuppa! Contact Jenny on: 07815 574 477.

Do you enjoy singing? Then you qualify. No experience needed. Fun, easy songs in three or four part harmony. Nobody will need to sing on their own.

The emphasis will be on having fun, no need to be able to read music. Singers join us from Dolgellau right through to Tywyn.

Jen has been singing with A Capella groups for over 10 years and with a quartet for a lot of that time and so has plenty of fun songs to share.

We also have a Facebook group called ‘Llwyngwril Singing Group’ you can join to receive updates on the next session.

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Regular activities at Arthog Village Hall The Ganolfan is a fantastic venue that lends itself easily to all types of events: from parties for children and adults to funeral, christening or wedding receptions. It is an ideal location for business meetings or courses and its large clear hard floor and high ceilings give perfect opportunity for dance and fitness classes.The hall is available to hire for business use or personal use at very competitive prices.We have a fully fitted kitchen making us the perfect venue for self-catered functions or for serving food catered outside. Showers, hot water and central heating mean we offer a great resting site for cyclists or weary walkers tired from enjoying the scenic Mawddach Trail or many of the other local routes.Tobook the Hall please contact our Caretakers Martin and Bekki Stott on 07497 361165.

Yoga – 7.15–8.45pm, every Tuesday. Contact NIKI Mawddach Yoga (find us on Facebook) Mawddach Yog. 07884554150 or email: [email protected] & Natter Group – 7.30pm, 2nd Wednesday of the monthSequence Dancing – 7.00pm, every ThursdayHeavenly Connections – Doors open 7pm. Fridays, fortnightly. Spiritual group meetings with guest mediums.

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Fri 10 Aug 8.00pm Fri 14 Sept 8.00pm Tickets £5.00 Live at the Club An exciting, informal night of Blues, Jazz, Soul, & Ska. Muso’s from far and wide. You will love the quality and variety.

Saturday 22 September 7.30pm

Nia Lyn & Adam SaundersPerformance by Nia Lyn and Adam Saunders – jazz workshop tutors. They will be joined by workshop attendees for some tunes.

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Sciurus carolinensis - better known to most of us as the Grey Squirrel, must surely be one Britain’s most recognisable creatures.

Just about everyone has come across a grey squirrel at one time or another and they are pretty much widespread across the whole of the country. Given that they are also diurnal (active during the day) and can be very bold and confi dent around people, it is no wonder that they are so well known if not always well liked. Yet, only just over one hundred years ago they were completely unknown in this country. The only squirrels you were likely to see were our native red squirrels.

As I said, a lot of people don’t think much of them - some of the rather unkind epithets used to describe them include ‘vermin’, ‘rats with bushy tails’ and ‘alien invaders’. Well, ‘vermin’ is a word we humans use to describe any creature that lives where we don’t want it to live, annoys us, is very successful and especially, if it gets the better of us. ‘Rats with bushy tails’ has an element of truth in it

I suppose, as both rats and squirrels are rodents, but that’s about the only similarity that I can see.

As for ‘alien invaders’ - well they are alien in so much as they originated in another country, but they are certainly not invaders as it wasn’t their choice to come over to Britain. It’s not as if they sat over in their homeland of North America and hatched out a plan to cross the Atlantic Ocean and take over the country - I should imagine they were quite happy where they were. It was, of course, man in his infi nite wisdom who decided to introduce them to Britain, to brighten up the place a bit. (I’m not sure whether that’s irony or sarcasm - but you get the point). Between 1876 and 1929, grey squirrels were brought over and released here, until someone thought ‘Hang on, perhaps this isn’t such a good idea’, by which time it was too late as the squirrels had established themselves comfortably and obviously decided that as they were here, they might as well make the most of it - which they proceeded to do and very successfully too.

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Alien by Rennie Telford

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The key to their success is their adaptability - they can live in parks, gardens and woodland and will eat a wide range of food, including unfortunately, bird’s eggs and nestlings if they come across them. Being gnawing animals their mainstays are nuts and seeds and also the under layer of tree bark. This is when they can come into confl ict with humans - we all know how determined and resourceful they can be in accessing, breaking into and emptying bird nut feeders and they will also strip bark from trees to get at the sweet under layer, damaging branches and sometimes killing entire trees if they ‘ring bark’ a trunk - that is remove a complete circle of bark’. Incidentally, if you are despairing as you watch a squirrel destroying yet another expensive ‘ squirrel proof’ feeder why not try this tip, which is actually recommended by the RSPB. If you sprinkle all your peanuts, fat balls and seed mixes with hot chilli powder, squirrels will give them a wide berth but the birds are immune to the taste and it apparently has no eff ect on them and does them no harm. It’s better than buying fancy so called squirrel proof feeders, which these agile animals will probably eventually break into anyway.

Leaving aside any prejudices we might have regarding grey squirrels, you just can’t help but admire their amazing acrobatic skills. They are superbly adapted for an arboreal life although they are just as nimble and elusive on the ground. Their back legs have ‘double jointed’ ankles which means they can turn their feet backwards and their front feet act almost like hands with sharp gripping claws, enabling them to scamper up a smooth tree trunk or descend head fi rst, defying gravity, with equal ease. They have forward facing eyes which help them perform seemingly suicidal leaps of over two metres from one swaying branch to another eff ortlessly and their long bushy tails twitch from side to side acting as a balancer - serving the same purpose as those long poles that tight rope walkers use. Although when it comes to tightrope walking the grey squirrel reigns supreme. Outside our house is a telegraph pole with a heavy-duty electricity cable stretching right the way down to the lane below at a very steep angle. I watched as a squirrel came running along the wire, uphill, occasionally stopping to admire the view or have a quick look behind it. When it reached the pole, it sat there for a while and then decided to return down the wire in the opposite direction as if just for the fun of it. It gave me vertigo just to watch!

Mind you, the one time that their natural agility sometimes fails them is on the road and although they are fast runners and can dodge and weave around obstacles, it’s not much defence against fast moving traff ic as the many road kills you see show. They seem to become disorientated by traff ic. I remember one occasion when a squirrel however, got lucky. I was following a large tanker lorry when a squirrel ran straight into its path and disappeared underneath it as it thundered along - amazingly it somehow emerged unscathed turned

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in a panic-stricken circle and ran straight under my car! I was sure that it was a goner but as I glanced in my rear view mirror I saw it reach the road edge and head for the safety of the nearest tree. I really hope that squirrel had a long and happy life. It deserved it aft er its death defying antics.

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Another accusation oft en levelled at grey squirrels is that they are responsible for the decline in our native red squirrel population. This isn’t entirely fair as given certain conditions, greys and reds can co-exist relatively comfortably. One major problem though is that the greys are carriers of the virulent squirrel pox disease to which they themselves are immune but which if transmitted to the reds is fatal with practically a 100% death rate.

Grey squirrels, as a species, are nothing if not resilient. The last ones to be deliberately released in Britain were in 1929 and within twenty odd years they were considered a major pest. The Government put a price on their heads and off ered a bounty of half a crown (in pre-decimal money) per fi ve squirrels killed - the tails having to be produced as proof. Sixpence a tail! I seem to remember statements being bandied about in the fi ft ies when I was a boy (showing my age now!) to the eff ect that the grey squirrel population would be eliminated within fi ve years. Well here we are some sixty odd years later with a thriving nationwide population. So they got that a bit wrong to say the least!

Whilst appreciating that they can be a problem, in some respects and that it was, of course, a mistake to introduce them in the fi rst place, they are here now and here to stay by the look of it, so its probably best to accept them and enjoy watching their antics and acrobatics.

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Since Gwynedd Council decided, in its ‘wisdom’, to break up and remove (albeit not very far!) the access ramp onto the beach in Fairbourne, I have been doggedly trying to fi nd funding for a replacement structure. Joyce Currie has also been doing her best to highlight the issue and has even hit the national newspapers with her story. Two petitions have raised over a thousand signatures in support of having safe access to the beach, but so far .... nothing, nada, zilch.

I have pleaded with the Maritime Department repeatedly on behalf of the people of Fairbourne and visitors, but the response is always the same ‘there is no money available’. The same goes for the Tourism and Regeneration department, the Welsh Assembly Tourism off ice, Play Wales and various charitable organisations. I also raised the matter in the Fairbourne Project Board meeting, but was told that access to the beach wasn’t on the remit of the Board. The portfolio holder for Tourism in Gwynedd AND the Leader of the Council promised to ‘see what they can do’, but I’ve heard nothing back from them. So I contacted our AM who referred the matter back to Gwynedd Council .... it’s like banging your head against a brick wall.

No doubt this little article will trigger a fl urry of defensive communications, off ering all kinds of excuses etc.

So folks, if we want an access structure onto Fairbourne beach it looks as though we’re going to have to do it ourselves, source the funding (Big Lottery, or Crowd Funding maybe), get someone to design it, do the necessary planning application and fi nd a company who can construct it for us. But it won’t be this year I’m afraid and I apologise for letting the village of Fairbourne down.

If anyone can off er advice, their expertise or anything else that could help, please contact me on either or the numbers below.

Louise HughesCounty CouncillorLlangelynnin Ward

20 MaesegrynLlanegrynGwynedd LL36 9SH

Tel: 01654 711051 or 07854 [email protected]

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Church services in BalaChrist Church (Anglican), Ffrydan Road: 9.00am Welsh service 10.30am BilingualCapel Tegid, Tegid Street: 10.00am WelshCapel Annybrynwyr, Mount Street 10.00am WelshEnglish Chapel (Presbyterian), High Street 10.30am EnglishOur Lady Of Fatima (Roman Catholic), High Street. Saturdays at 4pm EnglishEvangelical Bro Tegid, High Street, 10.30am English 6.30pm EnglishJehovah’s Witnesses, Kingdom Hall, Llanddrillo 10.00am WelshColeg Y Bala Nos Sul 6.30yh Gwasanaeth i deuluoedd ac unigolion o bob oed. An alphabetical list of community organisations within the Bala and Penllyn area, taken from www.balawales.com. See official website for the town www.visitbala.org

Cor Merched EdeyrnionThis is a choir of 50 female voices, formed in 1979. Members come from the villages around the towns of Bala and Corwen. They enjoy giving concerts and also competing in many festivals. The choir has won the ‘Best Ladies Choir’ title 11 times! They have a website and meet on Mondays at 7.30pm, at Neuadd Edeyrnion, Corwen. Contact Mrs Manon Easter Lewis, the Musical Director. 01490 412550

Rotary Club, of Bala and PenllynThe group welcomes contact from other Rotarians around the world. They meet on Mondays at 6.30pm for 7.00pm at The White Lion Royal Hotel, High St. Bala.

Other useful information:Recycling Centre is on the industrial estate.Internet access: at the library and also Ysgol y Berwyn for free broadband. Penllyn Leisure Centre has free wi-fi in the café.North Wales Police: non-emergency: 0845 607 1002 or 101, if less urgent than 999.Lake Warden Office at the lake foreshore, 01678 520626Cinema Neuadd Buddug, 01678 520800Bala Golf Club, Penian 01678520359 www.golffbala.co.ukPenllyn Leisure Centre, 01658 521222Bala Lake Railway 01658 540666 www.bala-lake-railway.co.ukSailing Club 01658 520118 www.balasc.org.ukGanllyn Bowling 01658 541000 www.balabowling.club.moonfruit.comOther clubs – Bala Catamaran Club; Bala & District Motor Club; Bala Rugby Club; Bala Sailing Club; Bala Town Football Club; Bala & District Angling Association.

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Is Gwynedd under threat?When we recently drove up to Portmadog, I was surprised to see how many notices there were along the roadside relating to the treatment of Fallopia Japonica, or ‘Japanese Knotweed’ to you and me. I am wondering just how big a problem this highly invasive weed really is in Gwynedd and what action is being taken to combat the threat it poses ?

This perennial weed dies back in the winter but in early summer the bamboo-like stems emerge from rhizomes deep underground to shoot to over 7’ (2.1m) in height. It will suppress all other plant growth and it can grow at the rate of 4” EVERY DAY! The canes have characteristic purple fl ecks and they produce branches from nodes along its length. The leaves are heart shaped and are up to 5.5’’(14cms) in length and are borne alternatively along the stem. Creamy-white fl owers tassels are produced in late summer and early autumn which reach up to 6” (15cms). The roots can reach to 7 feet below ground and every scrap left can become a new invasive plant. It can grow under and through tarmac and even through tiny cracks in concrete.

It is common for dispersal to take place via watercourses. Machines transporting even small fragments of this invasive plant may be suff icient to contaminate new sites. There is plenty of information to be found on the Internet. It needs to be treated over a period of years, as it will always come back aft er just one treatment. Along with a few other “invasive plants”, Japanese Knotweed has few, or even no native herbivores that feed on them. They can out-compete native fl ora, yet provides little or no food for native fauna. However trials are now taking place in some areas to establish how successful the introduction of an insect (Aphalara Itadori), which feeds on the sap of the super weed is going to be.

Once you have it in your garden then anyone wishing to purchase your house couldn’t get a mortgage unless they can produce a “Management Plan” supplied by a professional eradication company backed by a transferable guarantee. When you are selling a house now you are required to complete a detailed questionnaire, which includes a question asking specifi cally if you have any Japanese Knotweed in the garden. If a vendor

is not entirely honest then a new resident can be left with a bill, which can run into several thousands of pounds. (Maybe there is potential for legal proceedings against the dishonest previous owner?)

In the present climate, with the pressure on budgets, I do not feel that residents can sit back and say that it is Gwynedd Council’s responsibility. I would suggest that communities need to take some responsibility themselves, identify where there are serious outbreaks and formulate a plan of action to tackle this “growing” problem (sorry about that!). I understand that there are grants available (Tir Gofal and ESA schemes are mentioned on the internet) and Gwynedd Council Footpath Off icer, Elizabeth Haines (01766) 771000 and Snowdonia National Park are prepared to give further information as to how to apply for them.

The proposed work to deal with these plants is outlined in the Invasive Plants Action Plan with the Local Biodiversity Action Plan (Natur Gwynedd). If you are aware of the presence of some of these invasive plants, particularly invasive aquatic plants, then please let “Cofnod” (North Wales Environmental Information Service) know by completing their online invasive plant recording form. If you are unsure with the identifi cation of a plant then please email a digital photograph of the plant to the Biodiversity Team.

Further information can be found on the Snowdonia National Park “invasive species” web page.

I am certainly no expert on this subject but I do feel that it is an issue, which needs to be addressed and the sooner the better.

Mike Senior (Llwyngwril)

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Regular activities at Y Ganolfan, Llwyngwril Bookings or enquiries: Sue Hamlin 01341 250062

Clwb Gwril – 1st Monday in the month, for the over 50s. Full programme of events/ talks/ social Afternoon at 2.30pmCymdeithas Ddiwylliadol – Every 1st Monday at 7.15pm. This is for Welsh Speakers and Learners are welcome to join.Whist Evening – Every Tuesday evening 7.00pm. Come along for a couple of hours of fun to include refreshments. Learners welcome.Art Group – Every Tuesday 1.30pm. Details: Lyn Baxter 01341 250044 or Sue Richards 01654 768004 (Due to space constraints, membership is currently full. Please contact us to be put on the waiting list)

Coffee Morning – Each Wednesday. Come and enjoy a chat, coffee/tea and cake. Yarn Bombers also have a meeting and ‘knit-in’.Celynnin Ladies – Meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 2pm. Garden Club – 1st Wednesday in each month. Members meet at 7pm and talk starts at 7.30pm. You don’t need to be a gardener to come along. Full programme of interesting talks. See the Events Diary for details of meetings. Contact Val Dyer. 01341 250334Short Mat Bowls – Mixed Every Thursday afternoon at 1.30pmTable Tennis – Every Thursday at 7.00pm, £2 per person. 01341 250394 for infoStitch & Bitch (Nicely) – Fridays 2–4pm. Join in an extra session with the Yarnbombers, learn to knit, or crochet and share ideas. Helen Jenkins 01341 251253Headway South Gwynedd – Every 4th Saturday 10.45am except August and December.Community Council Meeting – 2nd Wednesday of the month, apart from April and August. Any issues the public wishes to raise must be sent to the Clerk, ([email protected]) seven days prior to the following meeting, or verbally to any of the Council Members.

Books/paperbacks are for sale in y ganolfan, priced at 50p. Welsh and English books are provided. This provides a good steady income for small maintenance essentials in Y Ganolfan.

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Members of Llwyngwril Art Group have been working hard all year to create some wonderful and diverse works of Art.

They are delighted to be able to show off their work in their Annual Exhibition over the weekend of the 25th and 26th of August. The exhibition will be held in Y Ganolfan, Llwyngwril and will be open from 10am until 5pm on both days.

We are a completely amateur group who meet every Tuesday afternoon in Y Ganolfan, Llwyngwril. We enjoy experimenting with different media and techniques, and are continually learning, particularly when we attend workshops run by local artists. All our work is for sale at very reasonable prices and you can have the opportunity to vote for your favourite work of art. Refreshments including scrumptious cakes can also be enjoyed before or after viewing.

This year, we have decided to donate all the proceeds from our raffle to the Welsh Air Ambulance Service who do a wonderful job here in north Wales. There are some wonderful prizes to be won, including an original watercolour by local artist Glenys Lawson, and a beautiful framed photo by award-winning Cheshire photographer, Jon Baxter.

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“I have a long-term health condition, but I recently had my Personal Independence Payment (PIP) reduced after a re-assessment. I want to challenge the decision.”

Where do I start?There are two stages to challenging your PIP assessment decision. The first stage is known as mandatory reconsideration and involves asking the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to take a second look at your assessment decision.

Normally, you’ll need to contact the DWP within a month of your assessment decision being made, and it’s best to do so in writing. Under some circumstances, you can ask for mandatory reconsideration up to 13 months from your assessment decision date.

Your letter should list all the reasons why you don’t think your PIP award should be reduced. Make sure you provide evidence to back up each point you make, such as practical examples, medical records and supporting letters from specialists who are treating you. If you don’t have the required evidence available, you can submit it separately at a later date.

Once the DWP has looked again at your assessment decision, you’ll receive a Mandatory Reconsideration Notice, which says if your request has been successful or not. If it is, your original award will be reinstated and your payment backdated.

If you’re unsuccessful, you could choose to progress to the second challenge stage. This is where you appeal your assessment decision by taking your case to tribunal. For help filling in the tribunal form and preparing for your hearing, contact Gwynedd Citizens Advice on 03444 77 20 20 or visit the website.

You can get free, confidential, independent and impartial advice from your local Citizens Advice. Citizens Advice Gwynedd can be contacted on 03444 77 20 20 Monday – Friday. 10am–3pm. There is also advice online at www.adviceguide.org.uk.

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WHAT’S ON

17th - 29th AUGUST 2018

Friday 17th August Pasta NightKings Cafe at Tywyn Wharf station OPEN until 9pm.Friday 17th August Fish ‘n’ Chip FridayDeparts Tywyn Wharf 3.10 and 4.20pm. The meal is served on your return.Saturday 18th August Race the TrainRunners take the challenge of Tywyn Rotary Clubs’ Race The Train Event.Limited public timetable.Tuesday 21st August Beer & BBQ TrainDeparts Tywyn Wharf station 7pm. Beer and BBQ at Abergynolwyn station.Booking is essentialThursday 23rd August Peter Sam’s PartyPeter Sam’s special train departs Tywyn Wharf station for Abergynolwyn at9.45am. ‘Spot Peter Sam’ competition and other fun family activitiesSaturday 25th August Abergynolwyn ShowJoin us from 11.30am in Abergynolwyn Station Field for a day of fun foreveryone! Stalls, Food, Bar, Races, Pet Show, Live Singers and more!Saturday 25th August Late Night Steam14 departures 10.30am to 11pm from Wharf StationSunday 29th August Series One Land Rover GatheringTywyn Wharf station yard all day. Llechfan Garden railway also open

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Gardening Diary Dyddiadur Garddio

Busy busyBy Lisa Cunningham-Allsop – Camlan Garden Centre, Dinas Mawddwy.

What extraordinarily dry weather we’ve been having: as I write this in July it hasn’t rained properly for several weeks! The long-term forecast looks like cooler temperatures and showers mid-July so hoping that has helped with the garden by the time you read this.

AUGUST:There is plenty to do in the garden this month, and you should be enjoying a harvest of fruit and vegetables and start collecting seeds from plants that have fi nished fl owering, once the seed heads have dried. It is time to prune wisteria, as well as fruit plants grown along frames and fences, and give the hedges a last summer clip.

If you like to take cuttings for propagating now is the perfect time, use a rooting powder and sandy compost to increase chances of success. There are plenty of seeds to sow in August, including Onion, Fennel, Parsley, Spinach, Lettuce, Thyme, Borage, Cabbage, Pak Choi, sprouting turnip top and corn salad. Flower seeds such as Forget-Me-Not, Pansies, Violas and Antirrhinum can also be sown.

Pots, baskets and widow boxes are likely to need daily watering and a weekly feed: if there is rain, don’t assume they are getting enough water, check the soil to ensure it is moist. Deadhead regularly, to encourage repeat fl owering right through the summer.

SEPTEMBER:This is a busy month in the garden, harvesting the last of the summer vegetables and cleaning cold frames and the greenhouse or poly-tunnel ready for use in the autumn. Collect the seeds from fl ower heads that have dried, and store them in

paper envelopes in a dark dry place. Start to sow seeds for an early spring crop, such as onions, broccoli and some salads as well as perennial and hardy annual fl owers:

“September is the ideal time to sow hardy annuals for fl owers in spring and summer the following year. The seeds can also be sown in spring but sowing in autumn oft en results in earlier fl owers and more robust plants.” – Gardeners World

While the soil is still warm, plant herbaceous perennials so they have time to take root and establish before winter, making sure you water regularly if it is dry, and add a dressing of bone meal and mulch, such as Dalefoot Wool and Bracken compost, to give them a boost and help retain moisture. We have a great range of perennials in 9cm pots, which will reward you in Spring by growing into large healthy plants. Established perennials can be lift ed and divided now too.

Our garden centre shop has a wide range of equipment and resources, and we are happy to order items in if we don’t have them! The range

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Cynhwysion lleol arbennig, wedi’u coginio gan bobl lleolGreat local ingredients, cooked by local people

Many exhibitors on the day, PLUS Bridal Gown Fashion Show.

Brigands Inn, Mallwyd, Machynlleth SY20 9HJ01650 511 999 [email protected]

www.brigandsinn.com

Located at the gateway to Snowdonia, we believe the best is right here around us.

� at goes for our food too – fantastic locally sourced produce, cooked and served by local people to locals and visitors alike.

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of plants is always changing and new stock arriving weekly so why not pop in and have a look? You can fi nd us on Facebook and Twitter @camlangardening and our website is www.camlangardening.cymru

Our new farm shop is now open – if you are a grower and have surplus vegetables do contact us to see if we can sell it for you; and if you make edible produce do let us know, we want to be ‘as local as possible’!

We look forward to seeing you, enjoy the sunny weather!

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The Meirionnydd Artists Society (MAS) is the oldest active member’s art society in Wales. It was established in 1958, with a current membership of 60 artists – some professional, some amateur and some new learners. It is a welcoming, friendly and inclusive society. All that is needed for membership is a love of art and some creative urge.

The highlight of its year is the annual MAS Art Exhibition, where every member can exhibit his or her work. It will be held this year at Ty Siamas, Eldon Square, Dolgellau from the 18 – 30th of August from 10am to 5pm. Entry is free and there will be around 140 paintings on show, with some real bargains to be had. The competition theme for the show is “Sea and Shores” which is the Welsh Tourism theme for the year. The public are invited to vote for the people’s choice at the exhibition opening on Saturday the 18th of August at mid-day.

MAS are always looking for new members and support them by organising regular workshops, covering diff erent media and genres throughout the year. Come along, be inspired by the exhibition, buy original artwork and join the society.

Huw Lewis-Jones. 07836 [email protected]

Mawddach Estuary – Huw Lewis-Jones

Radiance

Mussels – Jane Lloyd

Meirionnydd Artists Society Annual Exhibition 2018

Mawddach Estuary – Huw Lewis-Jones

Mussels – Jane Lloyd

Radiance

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There is quite a choice of bread in our shops these days, for us to use in sandwiches but I have to admit that the type of bread has never dictated my choice of sandwich. It is the filling that is all-important. Rev. Dick France, late of Llangelynnin and one of our best writers on Mark’s gospel, often observed Mark’s technique in what he called Markan Sandwiches.

Somehow or other, Mark would succeed in combining two very significant events in the Life of Jesus by describing one as the juicy filling of a sandwich and the other with the start (top) and end (bottom).

Jesus has crowds around him, when he is approached by Jairus, the Leader of the local synagogue. His daughter is dying and he pleads with this itinerant teacher/healer that he, Jesus, proceeds to his home to heal her. His position in society gives him the opportunity to take up pole position in the crowd. There must have been constant calls for Jesus’s attention from all sorts of needy people. Jairus gets in ahead of them and he knows how to behave in such circumstances. He goes down on his knees and pleads with Jesus. That’s one way to get attention. Show someone respect, butter him or her up a bit and there’s every chance you will get what you want. Being a person of authority, an establishment figure, a local celebrity, the people would have stepped aside for Jairus and, no doubt, Jesus’s friends would have been impressed that such a man had pleaded with their leader. They would have pressed Jesus to accompany Jairus. Those we associate with know us. Being seen with the Leader of the synagogue guaranteed street-cred.

The filling of the sandwich takes place in the most unlikely circumstances. Jesus moves off with the crowd and a woman who has been suffering haemorrhaging for 12 years wants to be near him. Mark tells us that she had tried all sorts of

treatment, for her debilitating illness, without success. Jesus’s first supplicant is named, Jairus, but this woman is not given a name. Neither is Jairus’s daughter named. No wonder many complain that the bible was written by men, for men. Although I have to say an over-emphasis on that point could lead to missing the true significance of these events.

To suffer, as this woman did, would have meant that she was a social outcast. She would have been regarded as unclean, untouchable. Even her own family would have had to “cleanse” themselves if they touched her. We begin to see why Mark put these stories together. You would want contact with the local celebrity, Jairus, but would be defiled by this woman’s touch. She manages to reach through the crowd and touch the very extremity of Jesus’s clothes. Jesus is aware of her touch and turns to the crowd. “Who touched me?” he asks. Those close to him find this ridiculous. There are so many “touching” him. The woman feels compelled to come forward. The crowd would have stepped back from her but Jesus has no concern about possible defilement. She is healed and Jesus addresses her as ‘daughter’, in emphasis of her being as much a part of God’s family as the privileged Jairus.

Meanwhile the sandwich is completed when Jesus arrives at Jairus’ house. His daughter of 12 (the same number of years the woman suffered haemorrhaging) has died but Jesus revives her and brings her back to life. “All’s well that ends well”, we may think, so long as we do not fail to reflect upon our attitudes to others: those we touch and those from whom we withdraw. For those who worry about the depth or flimsiness of their faith can take heart from the unnamed woman. Just the slightest touch of his clothes is enough for healing.

Rev. Lindsay Ford

To Touch or Not To Touch

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Covering the Churches in Arthog, Bryncoedifor, Dolgellau, Fairbourne, Llanelltyd, Llanfachreth, Llanelynnin and Llwyngwril

Regular Services are held as mentioned. Exceptions listed separately by date.

St Catherine’s Church ArthogHoly Eucharist 9.30am last Sunday of each month.

St Paul’s Church Bryncoedifor (bilingual)9.00am Holy Communion (1st and 3rd Sunday)

St Mary’s Church Dolgellau (bilingual)8.00am Holy Communion (2nd and 4th Sunday)10.00am Holy Communion and Sunday School (1st, 2nd and 3rd Sunday), All Age Praise (including Sunday School) (4th Sunday), United Holy Communion (5th Sunday)

St Cynon’s Church, FairbourneHoly Eucharist 11am every Sunday except 3rd in each month for Family Service at 11am

St Celynnin’s Church, LlwyngwrilHoly Eucharist 9.30am 1st 2nd and 4th (if 5 Sundays). Morning Worship 9.30am 3rd Sunday.No service last Sunday of each month.

St Illtud’s Church Llanelltyd (mainly in English)11.30am Holy Communion (1st, 2nd, 3rd Sunday), Morning Prayer (4th Sunday), United HolyCommunion at Dolgellau (5th Sunday)

St Machreth’s Church Llanfachreth3.00pm Holy Communion (1st, 2nd, 3rd Sunday), Evening Prayer (4th Sunday) United Holy Communion at Dolgellau (5th Sunday)

Yr Hen Eglwys Llangelynnin Old ChurchEvening Prayer 5pm last Sunday each month. The service on 26 Aug will be the Patronal Festival.

Regular Midweek Activities

Monday – 7.00pm Women’s Fellowship at Gallery Room, St. Mary’s, Dolgellau (fortnightly)

Wednesday – 7.00pm Craft Club at Gallery Room, St. Mary’s, Dolgellau

First Wednesday in month – 2.30pm ‘Be Still, Be Silent’ (meditation and silent prayer) at St.Mary’s, Dolgellau

Thursday – 7.30pm Ministry Area Prayer Group

Friday – 9.00am ‘Tyfu gyda’n Gilydd’ / ‘Growing Together’ (for parents and young children) at Gallery Room, St. Mary’s, Dolgellau

To absolutely confi rm service times, and avoid any possible wasted journey, please contact the relevant church wardens. For a home visit or any other information in the Dolgellau area please contact Rev’d Tim Webb on 01341 388091.For Arthog, Fairbourne and Llwyngwril please contact Rev’d Lindsay Ford on 01341 250888 or one of the Churchwardens: For Arthog and Fairbourne: George Williams on 01341 250204 or Liz Stokes on 01341 251066. For Llwyngwril and Llangelynnin: Thelma Wilson 01341 250289 and Maggie Bates 01341 250048.

CHURCH TIMES for the Bro Cymer Ministry Area

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Barmouth U3A See our website for details of

all our activities:

www.barmouthu3a.org.uk

New members always welcome, a good place to start is at the monthly meeting, which is held on the second Wednesday of the month: The Arts Room, The Dragon Theatre, Barmouth – starting at 1.30pm

THE CHURCH IN WALES Bro Ystumanner Ministry Area

Bro Ystumanner is the Ministry Area of the Church in Wales at the southern tip of Snowdonia. There are six churches in the Area, visitors and newcomers are very welcome. All churches are open everyday at least from 10am to 4pm. Services are all Anglican, and bi-lingual where possible. Worshippers of all denominations are very welcome.

Tywyn, St Cadfan’s. This is the “mother” church of the Ministry Area. Services: Sundays at 11.15 am Holy Eucharist on 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 8.00 am & Wednesdays at 10.30 am. Healing Service on 3rd Sunday of each month at 3.00pm. Silent Prayer: Wednesdays and Fridays at 8.00 am & 5.00 pm Churchwarden: tel 01654 712116 or 711892 Aberdyfi, St Peter’s. Services: Sundays at 11.15 am Churchwarden: tel 01654 767935 Abergynolwyn, St David’s. Services: Sundays at 09.30 am Churchwarden: tel 01654 782332 Llanegryn, St Mary’s and St Egryn’s. Services: Sundays at 11.15 am Churchwarden: tel 01654 710630 Llanfihangel-y-Pennant, St Michael’s. Services: No regular services are held but visitors are welcome. See the exhibition about Mary Jones who walked barefoot to Bala to obtain a Welsh-language bible, and the model of the Dysynni Valley. Churchwarden: tel 01654 782332 Pennal, St Peter ad Vincula. Services: Sundays at 09.30 am Churchwarden: tel 01654 702121 Ministry Team The Area is led by the Vicar, Revd Dr Ruth Hansford. Assisting her are three non-stipendiary clergy - Revd Nigel Adams, Revd Celia Adams and Revd Christina ten Wolde and two Readers - Meryl Gover and Sue Whitehouse.

July 2018

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Bright turquoise sea so vivid and clear

By the waters edge we must be near

Seeking a breeze to be cooled from the sun

But still meeting on Friday for our chat and “fun”

We marvelled at the jellyfi sh fl oating out to sea

On the fast fl owing tide for us all to see.

Masses of sea holly growing in the dunes

Thriving in hot sand, far away from fumes.

We paddled along the length of the beach

Staying in the coolness we needed to seek

So many people near the town

Baking in chairs, turning reddish brown

We parked at Morfa Mawddach station, enjoying the fresh breeze on the bridge. Aft er the recent heat of 33 degrees we knew we needed to stay on the coast, far too hot to climb. We all enjoyed our exercise!

We meet in the school lay-by in Friog on the main road opposite the closed garage, at 9.30 every Friday.

Christine Radford 01341 250814

EventsDigwyddiadauFriday Walkers

We have been supplying wholefoods, organic and ethically sourced food, and environmentally friendly household products to our members at good value prices for over 30 years. The Co-op is open to local residents in the Mawddach area and beyond. Members pay an annual subscription of £12 and participate in the running of the Co-op from our new premises at: The Old Changing Rooms, Dolgellau Park, LL40 1AU.

Mawddach Wholefood Co-operativeCyfanfwyd Mawddach

For more information fi nd us on Facebook or contact [email protected]

You are welcome to come and have a look round to see if you would like to join us.

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Need a Venue for hosting an event for your organisation? The main theatre, dressing room, kitchen and clubroom are all available for hire.

Rates are available on our websitewww.theatrfach.co.uk/booking or call: Jacki (see above), or Richard Withers: [email protected] / 01654 761358.

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Dolgellau Amateur Dramatic Society Glyndwr Street, Dolgellau LL40 1BD

Friday September 14th

Barmouth Broadcasting Co. (Julian Jones’s group) will present an evening of radio plays and sketches. £3.50 entry. Refreshments available.

22nd October

Theatr Bara Caws are bringing their latest production.

6th November.

Black is the Colour of my VoiceThe story of Nina Simone. Under the Night Out Scheme.

Saturday 1st September

Casting meeting for panto in January 2019

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Diary Events

Digwyddiadau Events

Digwyddiadau

REGULAR & WEEKLY EVENTS

Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays 1 Apr – 7 Oct 1.45pm (weekly)Barmouth Bowling ClubCome along and have a game of flat green bowls at £3 a session. Beginners are welcome and tuition will be given. A healthy outdoor activity for all the family, with friendly members of the Club. Mari 01341 280043

MONDAYS Mondays 7:30–9.30pm (weekly)Neuadd Pendre Dance Club – TywynCome and join us in Ballroom and sequence dancing. Tuition available. Licenced bar. New members always welcome. Gerald 01654 711582

Mondays 4.15–5.45pm / 6.00–7.30pm (weekly, term time)Yoga Classes – BarmouthThe Arts Room, Dragon Theatre. Improve your strength, flexibility and general well-being. Early session, Gentle Yoga; Later session Dynamic Yoga. £7.50 drop in or £30.00 over 5 weeks. www.traceyyogamassage.co.uk Tracey 01766 770610 / 07809 485323

Mondays 7:30pm (weekly, term time)Cambrian Coast Community ChoirA fun, friendly, mixed choir singing songs from all over the world, all taught by ear by a skilled leader. No experience or musical knowledge needed. We sing for us, not for competition or public performances. VENUE: We have returned to the newly refurbished Llanbedr Village Hall. Neil on 01766780096 for more details.

TUESDAYS Tuesdays 7.30pm (weekly, term time)Machynlleth Wind Band Y Tabernacle, Machynlleth. We are a community band which meets EVERY TUESDAY during term time. New brass and wind players always welcome. For further details please contact the Musical Director, Sally Marshall 01654 781304. Or visit our website or face book page.

Tuesdays 2.00–4.00pm (weekly)Freewheelers Social ClubNeuadd Pendre Brook Street Tywyn. We are a Charity organisation holding numerous activities including Bingo, Quiz, Music, Games and interesting talks on a topic of interest. We have Day Trips to various locations and have Lunches and Buffets too. New Members always welcome.

WEDNESDAYS Wednesdays 10.30–12.30pm (weekly)Coffee Mornings – Y Ganolfan LlwyngwrilCome and enjoy a chat, coffee/tea and cake to support Y Ganolfan. Dydd Mercher. Bore Coffi i gefnogi’r Ganolfan bob bore. Mercher o 10.30 tan 12.30. Dewch am sgwrs, paned, a chacen.

Wednesday 7.00–9.30pm (weekly)Batala Bermo at The Venue in Barmouth. Have fun and to learn to play Samba rhythms on a variety of drums. No experience is needed, just enthusiasm and energy. This community band will give you instant friendships and opportunities to learn new skills and travel abroad with the world wide Batala family if you wish. Come and give it a go you will be welcomed.

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AUGUST

Sat 28 July – Fri 10 Aug 11am - 5pmLlanfair Art Group Exhibition An Exhibition of cards, paintings and crafts by members of Llanfair Art Group. In Neuadd Goffa, Harlech’s Memorial Hall, just across the road from Harlech Castle Admission free, all welcome... croeso I bawb. Original art for sale at sensible prices!

Mon 30 July – Fri 3 Aug Abergynolwyn Carnival Celebration with a ‘Country & Western’ theme.

Mon 30 July 7.00pm Crowning the Queen, Abergynolwyn Carnival in Y Ganolfan Enlli Puw in the Ganolfan, Adults £3, Children £1.

Diary

THURSDAYS Thursdays 10.00am–2.00pm (weekly)Dolgellau Thursday MarketAt The Ship Hotel, Dolgellau. Spread through 3 rooms. A local produce market selling free range eggs and meat, cheese, cakes, cookies, sweet and savoury pies, preserves, honey & beeswax products. A craft area with English & Welsh handmade greeting cards, mounted photographic prints (local scenes), knitted baby and children wear, patchwork and sewn items - cot quilts, bags, aprons, door stops, fused glass jewellery, locally written children’s books, slate planters and candle holders, flowering and vegetable plants and vegetables in season. Coffee and teas available through the Hotel. Pauline 01341 423390

Thursday 7.30pm (weekly)Fairbourne Dance Club – Sequence Dancing Arthog Village Hall. The easiest way to learn ballroom dancing as the steps are all there and the choreography is all done for you. Beginners Welcome. Admission £2, (incl. tea and biscuits) 01341 250317 or 01341 251018

Thursday 7.00–8.30pm (weekly)Gentle & Progressive Yoga Tywyn Scout Hut. Newcomers always welcome. Please bring a Yoga mat cushion, blanket/sleeping bag and water. £6 per session payable weekly. Gill 01654 710470 [email protected]

REGULAR & WEEKLY EVENTS

Thursday 7.30–9.30pm (weekly, term time)Singin’ Wimmin’ – BarmouthArts Room, Dragon Theatre. Singin’ Wimmin is an acapella, women’s choir. Songs are taught by ear so you don’t need any previous singing or musical experience to join in. We sing beautiful songs from around the world in harmony. Our musical leader is Julie who encourages everyone to have fun and laugh a lot...which relieves stress and makes you feel good. Whatever singing experience or ability you have, if you are a woman who wants to have fun singing then Singin’ Wimmin is for you. Sessions cost £5 ...first session is free. Sandra 01341 247561 or Ann 01341 247382.

FRIDAYS Tokon (Fighting Spirit) Wado Ryu Karate Goshin Do We are training at the Neuadd, Llanelltyd. Self defence for Adults (over 16s). includes training in Awareness, Avoidance, De-escalation and physical techniques. Fridays 8-9 pm. £5 per session. First session free.Karate Goshin Do- traditional Japanese Karate with the emphasis on self-defence. 10 years and over. Fridays 6.30-8pm £6 per session. First session free. Tel. 01341 422177 Ivor Arbuckle Chief Instructor https://www.facebook.com/ivorswadoclub/

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EventsDigwyddiadau Events

Digwyddiadau

Tue 31 July: Abergynolwyn Village Fete & Quiz NightFete 2.00pm, Quiz 7.30pm; both in the Ganolfan Abergynolwyn. Quiz £3/person, bring your own drinks & nibbles

Wed 1 Aug – Wed 8 Aug50th Art Exhibition by Aberdyfi Artistsat Neuadd Dyfi, 10am - 6pm. Art works for sale.

Wed 1 Aug 6.15pmCarnival in the Village Square. Fancy-dress competition, Parade led by Abergynolwyn Silver Band, Raffle and Barbecue BBQ, £4 each.

Wed 1 Aug 7.30 (every 1st Wednesday)Llanuwchllyn Women’s Institute At The Village Hall New members welcome, refreshments and interesting guest speakers.

Thur 2 Aug 10.00am – Noon (every 1st Thurs) Hearing Aid Clinics Drop in clinics to check and service NHS Hearing Aids, at Dolgellau Leisure Centre and Tywyn Baptist Church.

Thur 2 Aug 7.00pm (every 1st Thurs) Open Mic night at the Quarry Cafe At the Quarry Cafe, Heol Maengwyn, Machynlleth. 01654 702624.

Thur 2 Aug 8.00pm (every 1st Thurs) Zikr, Dances of Remembrance At Derwenlas Hall, near Machynlleth SY20 8TN These Dances are meditation in movement that can help us be in touch with the sacredness of all life. Using sacred phrases, the Dances are easy to learn and everything you need to know for each Dance is taught first. Croeso i bawb ~ everyone is welcome Cost: £5 (concessions available) Contact Sandra Sunfire for more details: [email protected] www.dancesofuniversalpeace.org.uk

Thur 2 Aug 6.00pmHendrewallog Race from the Ganolfan Abergynolwyn Adults £3, Children £1

Thur 2 Aug 2 - 5pm Ardudwy Artists Dyffryn Village Hall. Meet weekly, with a break for tea. This is just a workshop and is not structured at all. We are not meeting during August this year. We are very small and are would welcome new members.INFO Jean Storey 01341 242784

Fri 3 Aug – Sun 5 Aug Summer Salt / Halen Haf with Scripture Union Cymru on Aberdyfi Town Beach, with a range of games and other activities for all the family. (Aberdyfi Christians Together) INFO: Simon Morgan 01654 767336 and/or email: [email protected].

Fri 3 Aug 3-5pm Skittles Night for Primary school age children; 7.00pm Skittles for Adults & Secondary £4/person, bring your own drinks and nibbles

Fri 3 Aug 7pm ‘Mama Mia, Here We Go Again’ The long awaited sequel,including Abba music and super star cast: Meryl Streep, Julie Walters, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth,Cher, (to name but a few) and after the film, carry on the ‘feeling-good‘ with a fantastic 70s themed party at the cinema INFO: 01654 710260 or www.tywyncinema.co.uk

Sat 4 – Sun 5 AugWild West Weekend on the Corris Railwaychildren in appropriate clothing will travel for free.So, Cowboys and Indians, do come along to Corris A487, Machynlleth, SY209SH

Sat 4 Aug 11am Llwyngwril Fete & Dog Show. This year, we have a great new attraction in the Hobby Horse Gymkhana, Airbourne Warriors, Birds of Prey, and the always popular Fun Dog Show. Licensed Bar, (Pimms and Gin cocktails and Beers) and delicious lunches will be available in the Catering Tent!

Tues 7 Aug 2.00pm (every 1st Tuesday) Tywyn Women’s Institute At the Baptist Church (Tywyn). Visitors are welcome, refreshments are being served.

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Tues 5 Jun 8.00pm (every 1st & 3rd Tuesday) Folk night at the Slaters Arms, CorrisTraditional Folk Music session. All musicians welcome, just come along and play. This is an open, inclusive and relaxed session, all tunes including Welsh, Irish, English, Scottish, Breton and even Bluegrass are permitted and encouraged. Gary 07795 066 454 or Mike at the Slaters.

Wed 8 Aug 7. 30pmDAVID GRAY Tywyn WurlitzerOrgan Concert at Neuadd Pendre Brook St Tywyn LL36 9DP Concerts £9 at the door (£8 in advance from Flame Lily Health Store, High St. Tywyn)

Thu 9 Aug 12 noon (every 2nd Thurs)Pub Philosophy The Skinners Arms, Machynlleth. Philosophical discussion. No charge. 0779 4441832

Sat 11 Aug 2pmLlwyngwril Annual Garden Club Show. Schedules of competitions are available in Riverside Stores, Wynnstay and from Club members. All kinds of classes: garden flowers, and produce, Arts & Crafts, Baking and much more. Having noticed that there are a number of men in the village who have been baking and cooking some very impressive things, Sibrydion has donated a special prize of a selection of special foodstuffs directly from Italy to encourage the gentlemen in the village (and beyond) for the man who wins the most points in the various culinary classes. So get cooking and creating!

Sat 11 Aug 10am - 7pm Railway 1960’s DolgellauVisit our model railway exhibition and step back into Dolgellau’s past. Admission FREE. Ebenezer Methodist Church, Meyrick Street, Dolgellau John 01341 421093 [email protected]

Sun 12 Aug Andre’ Rieu’s 2018 Maastricht concert (One of the most popular live acts in the world comes to the big screen) broadcast to over 2000 cinemas worldwide and The Magic Lantern (Tywyn Cinema) will be joining in the fun with cream teas and Prosecco!

Sun 12 Aug 10.00–2.00pm (Every 2nd Sunday)Dinas Mawddwy Farmers MarketLocal Farmers Market at Camlan Garden Centre, Dinas Mawddwy, SY20 9LN. For any more information we have a Twitter and Facebook page @mawddwymarket, email [email protected] or call Lisa 01650 5311685.

Mon 13 Aug 7.30pm (every 2nd Monday)Tywyn & District History Society Rear room in Tywyn Baptist Church on the High Street, £10 annual membership, Members £2, £3 for non members, each visit to cover room hire and refreshments. Accompanied children under 16 FREE

Tue 14 Aug 7.30pmTywyn Garden Club & Talyllyn Railway - ‘The Floral Train’ Decorated train leaves the Wharf Station, Tywyn at 7.30pm (return by 10.05pm.) The Dysynni Male Voice Choir will sing at Abergynolwyn Station. It is a lovely evening; do join us. Adults - £8; Children - £2. Tickets from Talyllyn Railway. INFO: Susanna Yeomans 01654 710658

Tue 14 Aug 7.30pmCor Meibion Bro Dysynni (Welsh male voice choir) Abergynolwyn Station to greet the Floral Train.

Wed 15 Aug 7.30pm Cor Meibion Bro Dysynni (Welsh male voice choir) at Aberdovey Church, Church Street.

Fridays 17, 24, & 31 Aug, 7 & 14 Sept all at 3.00pm Sung Evening Prayer at St Michael’s Church, Llanfihangel y Pennant St Michael’s is a beautiful little church close to Castell y Bere in the Dysynni Valley. There is no heating and no regular congregation but in the summer services are held there and all are very welcome. For further information or a lift Jane Pearson on 01654 782262.

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Fri 17 Aug 8.00pm (every 3rd Friday) Dances of Universal Peace ~ Dawnsio O Heddwch Byd-Eang at Derwenlas Hall, near Machynlleth SY20 8TN A joyful, multi-cultural way to touch the spiritual essence within ourselves and others. Being inspired by the wisdom and sacred phrases of the many spiritual traditions of Humankind, they are essentially a form of celebration and meditation in sound and movement. Everything you need to know for each Dance is taught first. Croeso i bawb ~ everyone is welcome Cost: £5 (conc. available) Contact: [email protected] www.dancesofuniversalpeace.org.uk

Sat 18 Aug 10.30 - 4.30pmAberdyfi Food Festival Aberdyfi’s fourth food festival - back on The playing field in Aberdyfi from. See you all there! (see p25)

Sat 18 Aug 2–4pm Friog & Fairbourne Garden Club41st Annual Village Garden & Craft Show In Fairbourne Village Hall. Adults £1. Children Free Refreshments available Schedule booklets and entry forms will be available from local shops, and club members or phone contacts.

Sat 18 Aug 11.15am Race the Train, Tywyn – AbergynolwynStart of morning races (10k, 5m & 3m); 12.00 pm Train expected in Tywyn; 2.05 pm Start of main race (14m) from Station Road, Tywyn; 3.50 pm Train expected back in Tywyn. The Finish Line for all races is in Neptune Road, Tywyn, outside the School. Runners compete with steam trains on the Talyllyn Railway between Abergynolwyn & Tywyn. To enter, go to www.racethetrain.com Race the Train is organized by the Rotary Club of Tywyn. All profits go to charities and good causes and at least half of these are based in mid-Wales.

Sun 19 Aug 2pm Dysynni Dogs Companion Dog Show at Bwylchgwyn Farm. Lots of fun classes to enter your beloved family pet and some great games, such as ‘Temptation Alley’; Fastest Retrieve; and much more. Refreshments will be available. This is a fundraiser for some new equipment we are hoping

to have for agility before too long (new jumps). CSJ dog foods and products will be available, and more.

Sun 19 Aug 10.00–2.00pm (every 3rd Sunday) Dolgellau Farmers MarketMarket extended to now include Eldon Sq and the Free Library. Stalls include fresh local produce, honey and beeswax products, chocolate, plants, jewellery, wood & slate crafts, baby knits, photographic prints textile bags and aprons. Mo 01341450211.

Sun 19 Aug 3pmUnited Service Celebrating the Year of the Sea at Tywyn Seafront (near the paddling pool) A service giving thanks for those who keep us safe on the sea. Collections for our local RNLI stations at Aberdyfi and Barmouth. Bilingual service, lasting 30-40 minutes, including songs, readings, and prayers, as well as the opportunity to build a boat and race it in the paddling pool! Croeso i Bawb - Everyone is Welcome! For more details, contact Rev. Ruth Hansford 01654 710 255.

Mon 20 Aug 8.00pm (every 3rd Monday)Acoustic Jam – MachAt The Skinners Arms, Machynlleth. Singers, musicians and audience welcome. No charge. 07794441832

Thu 23 Aug 7.30pm Len Rawle MBE – Tywyn Wurlitzer Organ Concerts At Neuadd Pendre Brook St Tywyn LL36 9DP Concerts £9 at the door (£8 in advance from Flame Lily Health Store, High St. Tywyn)

Fri 24 – Mon 27 Aug Fairbourne FestivalThe Festival Committee are hosting a fun packed few days for all the family, all centred round the Village Hall,.including Quiz, Treasure Hunt, Childrens Activites at the Car Park,Family Pet Sow, Live Music Event etc. etc. 01341 250955

Fri 24 Aug 7.30pm Cor Meibion Bro Dysynni (Welsh male voice choir) Summer concert at Catholic Church, Tywyn. Pay on door. Ron Marshall 01654 710687

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Fri 24 Aug 7pm Quiz night, Fairbourne Village Hall 01341 250955

Sat 25 Aug 5pmFairbourne’s Annual Race the Trainfun evening, watch or participate. 01341 250955

Sat 25 – Sun 26 AugAnnual Model Railway Exhibition at Y Plas in Machynlleth with a mixture of layouts and trade stands including one selling jewellery and ornaments made from recycled glass. It is also planned that August will see the moving of the school wall at Corris as the first stage of developing Corris station from its current basic state. A model of what is planned and how it will fit with the rest of the site can be seen in the museum.

Sat 25 – Sun 26 Aug 11amFairbourne FestivalFairbourne Village Hall, Art show, Stalls, Music by Salty Dog, refreshments, Car boot, Children’s activities. Open days at Bowls Club and Golf club, treasure hunt around the village. 01341 250955

Sun 26 Aug from 1pm, Fairbourne Festival Pet ShowBeach Road car park, various fun categories, all domestic pets. Fancy dress steam train 7pm to the point, all welcome.£2.00, tickets from Penrhyn Bar. 01341 250955

Sat 25 Aug 11.30am Sioe Abergynolwyn Show Cae Gorsaf Abergynolwyn Station Field LL36 9UR Grand Opening by the Carnival Queen at 12 noon Admission: Adults £2, Children £1. Win a narrow-boat holiday worth over £1000. Entry on admission. Draw at 4.45pm. Hot Food, Hog Roast, Exhibition Tent, Beer Tent & Cader Ales, ‘Pink Pod’ Ice Cream, Stalls, Carnival Queen, Awards and Cups, The ‘Tom Rolt’ Cup, Dysynni Male Voice Choir, Abergynolwyn Silver Band, Tug of War, Wheelie Bin, Sack and ‘Spacehopper’ Races, Line Dancing, Pet Show, Vintage Vehicles, Dysynni Dogs, Fun and Games... and much more! Follow us on Facebook @Sioe Abergynolwyn Show.

Sat 25 Aug 7.00pm (every 4th Saturday)Headway MeetingAt Y Ganolfan Llwyngwril. Our usual monthly meetings are open to anyone who has suffered a brain injury and includes family members and carers. Pat Griffiths: 01341 250591.

Sun 26 Aug 6pm Cor Meibion Bro Dysynni (Welsh male voice choir) Aberdovey sea front as part of the Aberfest. Free

Mon 27 Aug 11am Village Hall Games morning. From 1pm on the beach, sand /stone sculpture competition and duck race. 7.30pm Village Hall Music by Acoustic Folk Group “MUMBO JUMBO” tickets from newsagents. 01341 250955

SEPTEMBER Tue 4 Sept 2.00pm (every 1st Tuesday) Tywyn Women’s Institute See 7 Aug entry for details.

Tue 4 Sept 8.00pm (every 1st & 3rd Tuesday) Folk night at the Slaters Arms, Corris See 7 Aug entry for details. Wed 5 Sept 7.30pm (every 1st Wednesday)Llanuwchllyn Women’s Institute See 1 Aug entry for details.

Wed 5 Sept 7.30pm TALK: Ceramics in the Gardenby Alan Gayden. Llwyngwril Garden Club, in Y Ganolfan, Llwyngwril. ALL welcome!! Details: 01341 250260.

Thu 6 Sept 10.00am – Noon (every 1st Thurs) Hearing Aid Clinics See 2 Aug entry for details.

Thu 6 Sept 8.00pm (every 1st Thursday) Zikr, Dances of Remembrance See 2 Aug entry for details.

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Thu 6 Sept National Theatre Live Streaming of ‘Julie’ 01654 710260 [email protected]

Sat 8 Sept 10am – 12 Arthog Village Hall Open Morning. Come along with your friends and neighbours and fi nd out about the events and facilities available at your local Village Hall. We will be launching our new Book Swopping Service during the morning. Bring any books you would like to donate or swop. A warm welcome to all.

Wed 12 Sept NT Live productions – Merry Wives of Windsor 01654 710260 [email protected]

Wed 12 Sept 9pm Cor Meibion Bro Dysynni (Welsh male voice choir) at Trefeddian Hotel, Aderdovey. Free. Why not come to the Trefeddion to hear the choir and have drinks in the bar.

Thu 13 Sept 8.00pm (every 2nd Thursday)Pub Philosophy See 9 Aug entry for details.

Sun 16 Sept ‘Spitfi re’ Documentary, to celebrate the centenary of the RAF. 01654 710260 [email protected]

Sun 16 Sept 10.00–2.00pm (every 3rd Sunday) Dolgellau Farmers Market See 19 Aug entry for details.

Mon 17 Sept 8.00pm (every 3rd Monday)Acoustic Jam – Mach See 20 Aug entry for details.

Mon 17 Sept 2.00pm DAVID LOWE & ADAM EVANS (COS Midlands Event) TYWYN WURLITZER ORGAN CONCERTS At Neuadd Pendre Brook St Tywyn LL36 9DP Concerts £9 at the door (£8 in advance from Flame Lily Health Store, High St. Tywyn)

Fri 21 Sept 8.00pm (every 3rd Friday)Dances of Universal Peace – Dawnsio O Heddwch Byd-Eang See 17 Aug entry for details.

Sat 22 Sept ‘Uprising - Spirit of ’68’ a weekend of fi lms exploring cinema and the legacy of that incredible year. INFO: 01654 710260 [email protected]

Wed 26 Sept Barmouth WI ‘Resorts and Visitors on Cambrian Coast’ by John Hirst Janet 01341 281224

Wed 26 Sept NT Live productions of Sir Ian McKellen’s King Lear 01654 710260 [email protected]

Into OCTOBER:Wed 10 Oct 7.30 pm KEITH BECKINGHAM Tywyn WurlitzerOrgan Concert at Neuadd Pendre Brook St Tywyn LL36 9DP Concerts £9 at the door (£8 in advance from Flame Lily Health Store, High St. Tywyn)

Fri 12 Oct 10am until 2pmValuation Day at Llanelltyd Village held by Halls of Shrewsbury,raising funds for the Rotary club of Mawddach. 01341 423459

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Rural/Mobile Post Office ServicesAt each session there is also an ATM service, where you can withdraw cash up your normal banking limit. Pennal: Tuesday 11.00am – 12.30pm Wednesday 8.30am – 10.00am

Llwyngwril – Riverside Stores: Tuesday 8.30 – 10.00am Wednesday 11.00am – 12.30pm

Corris – Institwt: Monday 9.00 – 11.30am Tuesday 9.00 – 11.30am Friday 9.00 – 11.30am Saturday 9.00 – 11.30am

In the wake of the relentless closures of our high street Banks, thankfully the Post Office is able to process deposits and transactions on behalf of the Banks. Your local Post Office offers a wide range of services, which some may not be aware of, so here is a list of the services they can offer us:

Banking: Cash withdrawals ATM can give your usual daily limit. Paying cash/cheques in Balance Enquiries

Postage: Stamps Posting parcels/letters etc.

Bills: Water Rates, Telephone Bills (BT) Household Bills: Gas, Electricity, Council Tax….In fact any bill with a barcode on it.

Travel: All Currencies available, but often requires one week’s notice to obtain it. Travel Insurance.

Gift Cards: For all major stores.

Fishing Licenses & Health Lottery.

Even mobile Post Offices can provide these services.

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Aberdyfi Mr Neil Storkey, Council Off ice, Literary Institute Aberdyfi , LL35 0LN (01654) 767816 aberdyfi [email protected]

Abermaw/Barmouth (Town)Ms. Sue Phillips, Clerk to the Council Glanllyn, Water Street, Barmouth, LL42 1AT [email protected]

ArthogAngela Thomas, Tair Trem, Penrhyn Drive North, Fairbourne LL38 2DJ. [email protected]

Y Bala (Town) Aeron Jones, Council Off ice Henblas, High St, Bala LL23 7AE 07786 662905 [email protected] / [email protected]

Brithdir, Llanfachreth a RhydymainMr. Henry M. Edwards Arfryn, 16 Cae’r Dderwen Dolgellau, LL40 1GE (01341) 422232

Cyngor CymunedLlanfi hangel y Pennant Community Council. Held at Y Ganolfan Abergynolwyn2nd Monday in the month 7pm(Not Aug). All welcome to sit in on the bilingual meeting

Corris Mrs Christina Miller, Suite 1, Fronfelen Hall Corris, Machynlleth, SY20 9TF (01654) 761307

Dolgellau (Town)Mr Rhys Williams Tan y Coed, Nant y Gader Dolgellau, LL40 1LB (01341) 421071

Dyffryn Ardudwy a TalybontMrs Annwen Hughes, Plas Uchaf, Talsarnau LL47 6YA (01766) 780971 [email protected]

Ffestiniog (Town)Mrs Ann Coxon Council Off ice, 5 High Street Blaenau Ffestiniog LL41 3ES (01766) 832398 cyngortreff [email protected]

GanllwydSarah Roberts Beudy Hendre,Abergeirw, Dolgellau, LL40 2PF (01341) 440248 [email protected]

Harlech (Town)Mrs Annwen Hughes Plas Uchaf, Talsarnau LL47 6YA(01766) 780971 [email protected]

LlanbedrMrs Morfudd W Lloyd Tyddyn Hendre Llanbedr, LL45 2PL (01341) 241645 [email protected]

LlandderfelMrs Bethan Jones Hafod y Bryn, Cwmtirmynach Y Bala,LL23 7ED (01678) 520632 [email protected]

LlanegrynMrs Llywela Hughes, Ty’r Ysgol Llanegryn. LL36 9SS(01654) [email protected]

LlanelltydMr Henry M. Edwards Arfryn,16 Cae’r Dderwen Dolgellau, LL40 1GE (01341) 422232

LlanfairMrs Annwen Hughes Plas Uchaf, Talsarnau LL47 6YA (01766) 780971 [email protected]

Llanfi hangel-y-PennantMrs Eileen Jones Hafan Deg, 2 Frankwell Close, TywynLL36 9EN (01654) [email protected]

LlanfrothenMr Kenneth Ll. Willams 18 Stryd Glaslyn, Porthmadog, LL49 9EG (01766) 513633

LlangelynninMrs Glenda Edwards Elfan, Llwyngwril LL37 2JJ (01341) 250291 [email protected]

LlangywerLis Puw, Bedw Gwynion Llanuwchllyn, Y Bala LL23 7TW (01678) 540654/07896 964120

LlanycilMrs Bethan Jones Hafod Y Bryn, Cwmtirmynach, Y Bala LL23 7ED (01678) [email protected]

MaentwrogCarys Haf Jones, 4 Heol Bowydd, Blaenau FestiniogLL41 3HL (01766) 832442 /07900 [email protected]

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As many are aware, volunteers distribute our community magazine. They deliver the magazine through letterboxes, ensuring that people don’t have to go out and look for it. Some, who cannot get out themselves, also welcome it as it keeps them in touch with what is going on locally. We are so grateful to our volunteers and try to take care of them and ensure they feel valued and not put upon! I know that some are advancing in years and not quite so sprightly as they once were.

I wonder if there are any younger people (of ANY AGE) who would be willing to commit a little time, (not a lot as it is only published 6 times a year) to help to ‘grow’ the area we can deliver to, by perhaps agreeing to deliver to the houses in your road, perhaps, if you don’t currently receive it this way. Or perhaps you do receive it, but can see that the volunteer may struggle a little, if lots of steps are involved, up and down, you may be willing to help with this. I know some volunteers are hoping for new volunteers to take their place, but soldier on, until there is someone.

If you could help, please let me know and you could either go on a reserve list in a village where there are deliveries already, or you could take on a few magazines to deliver in a village we don’t currently deliver to, or a part of the towns, we distribute around. (It would be a huge task to take on a whole town!) but we could deliver to certain roads if someone volunteers to take them.- just say what you can realistically commit to for the foreseeable future, every two months. 25 copies, 50, 100 or just 10. It all helps and keeps us all in touch with what’s going on.

We have no one to deliver in Llanegryn (apart from me) and rather than stop delivering there, when our volunteer had to give up, I have been doing it myself. I also always deliver to Penmaenpool to Arthog (not including Arthog).

Anyway, if you feel you can help, please email [email protected] or ring me 01341 250884 or contact me on facebook messenger. I will be delighted to hear from you.

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