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Photo: Andy Jones – Beach at sunset, during the heatwave

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Sibrydion 3 10 years birthday: Sibrydion COMPETITION TIME! Cymunedol

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, Support us in aid of: of subjects throughout our distribution area, which is right round the coast from 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 ABERDYFI 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 /, 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!

Debbie Ashton – 01341 250884 or [email protected]

Debbie Ashton, Editor

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

in Dolgellau in Barmouth in Llanbedr with Swnion, further details with Singin’ Wimmin in with Cambrian Coast from Hazel 01341 280329 Parlwr Mawr at The Dragon Community Choir in the [email protected] Theatre on Thursdays in newly refurbished Village term time at 7.30pm. More Hall, every Monday in details from Ann 01341 247382. term time at 7.30pm. More NEW [email protected] details from Neil 01766 780096. in Llwyngwril [email protected] with The Llwyngwril Singing Group on 2nd and 4th in Cricieth Mondays of every month with Lleisiau’r Byd / in from 7-9pm at Y Ganolfan. World Voices in the with Singing Soles at £3/session, including tea Jerusalem Hall Vestry on Neuadd Goffa with and cake! More details from Wednesdays at 7.30pm. Christine, restarting on [email protected], More details from David September 10th, then 07815574477 and ‘Llwyngwril 07840 957853. every 2 weeks. More details SingingGroup’ on Facebook. [email protected] from [email protected]

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Sibrydion 5 Gwynedd Councillors visit award- winning business

Gwynedd Council representatives were Managing Director James Wright said: “I am recently invited to take a tour of one of the delighted with the progress the distillery has made county’s newest businesses that is already over the past months, and am excited to continue winning prizes on the international stage. to develop the business to offer both a high quality visitor attraction, and an internationally acclaimed Whisky Distillery, at , range of spirits to promote the beauty and heritage (which is just along the coast from Bangor, toward of North Wales across the world” 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. “I have been really impressed with what the facility has achieved in In the meantime, the distillery is also such a short space of time”. 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 Councillor Ioan Thomas, ’s a Great British Food Award, under the Best New Cabinet Member for Economic Development British Product category. added: “I have been really impressed with what the facility has achieved in such a short space of The site itself has had a rich history, from housing time. What I find particularly encouraging is the a 19th century Works, to a margarine company’s passion for contributing to the local factory during the world wars. Along with the community – from the fact that the spent grain restoration of the distillery itself, it is hoped that is fed to cattle on the neighbouring farm, to the a purpose-built visitors Centre will replace the employment and development of local people and remaining derelict buildings, offering a range of even discussions with regarding facilities including a distilling laboratory, museum, Research opportunities” exhibition space, conferencing facilities and a bistro. For further information about the distillery, visit www.aberfallsdistillery.com 6 Sibrydion SIOE SIR MEIRION MERIONETH COUNTY SHOW Dathliad 150eg/th Society Anniversary Rhug, CORWEN * * * * * * * * * * Dydd Mercher Wednesday Awst 22ain August 22ND

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Sibrydion 7 Llwyngwril Yarnbombing Project 2018

SUMMER’S HERE - The sun is out and There are pirates and treasure chests and jellyfi sh and lobsters to hunt out too. Visit the Riverside so is the Llwyngwril Yarn Bombing! Store and buy a map so that you don’t miss out on It’s that time of year again and the any of the ‘Yarny Trail’. village is decked in yarn, ready for And make sure you fi nd the puzzles specially made you to come and visit. for the children. Noah’s Ark has berthed on the Green and an So, don’t forget to pay us a visit this summer. The amazing variety of animals are winding their way woolly creations will remain in situ until the end of through the village and across Afon Gwril to be October – Keep an eye on our Facebook page for safely aboard before the fl ood (although with this details. weather, they might have a bit of a wait!). We would also like to thank our sponsors who have Elsewhere the faeries have been busy again, already supported us this year. braving the heat to try and bake their way to glory We are however always in need of funds to keep our in The Great Fairy Bake Off . Keep your eyes open for creations secure! So, if you would like to make a a selection of confectionery treats and try and spot contribution from your business to be included as the Judges. a sponsor please contact us via the Facebook page. Further round the village, the Yarn Bombing gets You can also fi nd us on Instagram: llwyngwril_ a bit fi shy. If you can fi nd the Wanted Poster for a yarnbombing naughty fi sh, you’ll know how to spot Woolly who As in previous years all proceeds are in aid of hides around the village waiting for eagle eyes to Y Ganolfan, Llwyngwril our Community Centre spot him. Post a picture of him on our Facebook which is a registered charity no. 506847 page and we’ll send the Octopus Sheriff to track him down.

8 Sibrydion Sibrydion 9 Local Interest Diddordebau Ileol Abergynolwyn & Tywyn

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 782372 Aber Friends – 2nd Tuesday of every month at 2.00pm. Tel 01654 782767 Band Practice – Every Monday, at 6.30pm to learn and at 7.30pm to play. Tel 01654 782622 Knit & Natter Group – Every Wednesday Oct–Apr 2.00-4.00pm, admission £2. Tel 01654 782671 Line Dancing – Every Wednesday at 7.30pm, admission £2.50. Tel 01654 782331 The Annual (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 711839 Freewheelers Social Club – Various activities. Every Tuesday 2.00–4.00pm. Contact 01654 711839 Whist Drive – held every 3rd Friday in the month. Doors open 6.30pm for a prompt start a 7pm. Contact: 07795 415455 (Mary Page)

10 Sibrydion YTŷ Newspaper The

aberystwytharts m r e @aberystwytharts um Delivery to S houSe haf @aberystwytharts AUGUST | AWST Abergynolwyn! Sirkus Aikamoinen – DuoJag No need to rely on emails for news – the daily Circus Abyssinia - Ethiopian Dreams delivery of newspapers to Abergynolwyn has now been restored. The Demon Barbers - XL Okhams Razor – The Belly of the Whale Deliveries are made Monday to Saturday, usually between 9am and 11am, and cost 50p per day but Citrus Arts – Shipwrecked if there are enough subscribers the charge for the Merely Theatre – Much Ado About Nothing six days will be reduced to £2.60. Aberration - Opera up close - opera Cocktail According to the notice on the Village Notice Board you can also order magazines, milk and bread. Comedy Club 4 Kids You should call in to Cadfan News in Tywyn High Noson o Theatr Gerddorol – Diwrnod Môr-ladron a Môr-forynion Night of Musical Theatre – Pirates and Mermaids Day Street (formerly Wendy’s News) to place your order A month-long programme of spectacular performances under canvas, including astounding acrobatic acts, circus, mystery guests, music gigs, musical theatre, family shows, a big picnic! | Rhaglen am fis o berfformiadau ysblennydd o dan gynfas, yn cynnwys actau acrobatig anhygoel, syrcas, and thereaft er you can contact Graham and Russell gwahoddedigion dirgel, cerddoriaeth, theatr gerddorol, sioeau teuluol a phicnic mawr! Programme subject to change – Gall y rhaglen gael ei newid. on 710497. 01970 62 32 32 www.aberystwythartscentre.co.uk

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Sibrydion 11 MyMy 50th 50th Birthday Birthday CharityCharity Trek Trek for for Alzheimer's Alzheimer’s Society 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 Above - Me with my late Mum-in law, Ann shortly an appeal by the Alzheimer’s Society, asking for a�er she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s people to take on an epic expedi�on. 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.

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: Each year, the Society appeal for 20-30 intrepid Text KCGW50 followed by the amount you wish to volunteers to take part in a 6 day, 50 mile trek donate to 70070 along the wall, camping in local farmer’s huts and (e.g. KCGW50 £20) mountain hotels, and tackling some of By Post: remote, inhospitable sec�ons of this amazing Send a cheque c/o ArtWorks, 16 Chapel Square, ‘Wonder of the World’ including tough climbs such Aberdyfi, LL35 0EL as the famous ‘Heaven’s Ladder’ (200 steps up a (please make cheques payable to ‘K Coldham’) cliff face!). In order to take part, these would be In Person: trekkers must raise a minimum of £3,300 for the Put your spare change in our charity box at the charity. ArtWorks Gallery in Aberdyfi next �me you visit.

What be�er way, I felt, to celebrate reaching a new Thank you for your support! decade than se�ng myself a challenge - proving that I s�ll I depart for Beijing, China, on 6th September can! And raising a significant 2019, 5 weeks a�er my 50th birthday. Follow my amount for a charity close to training and fund raising progress at: my heart. www.artworksaberdyfi.co.uk 12 Sibrydion BE-LOVED Ladies Conference Caredigion Cynhadledd Merched SATURDAY 13TH OCTOBER 2018

‘Worshipful Living’ Guest speakers

Prayer, Hope & Worship Karen Homan Wales manager for Christians Against Poverty (CAP)

Melissa Gowland Mercy Ministries

Register in Church, or go online at https://tywynbaptistchurch.org.uk Small charge of £5.oo for the whole day

Tywyn Baptist Church Eglwys Bedyddwyr Tywyn High Street, Tywyn, LL36 9AD Stryd Fawr, Tywyn, LL36 9AD

Sibrydion 13 The UNESCO Dyfi Biosphere

Did you know that the Dyfi valley area is This project is paying Jane Powell to help schools recognised by the United Nations as a site explore how they can use the Dyfi Biosphere in their of excellence and innovation in sustainable teaching, including through out of school activities development? provided by members of the Dyfi Biosphere Education Group. In addition, it’s paying ecodyfi to ‘Biosffer Dyfi Biosphere’ has had this accolade since help cafes and restaurants work out how to increase 2009, and is the only such area in Wales. Since and promote their use of fresh, seasonal and local then businesses, academics and many others have produce. This new business network will build on started to work together to take advantage of the the successful Showcase event held recently at the opportunities arising from this status. Now the Wynnstay in Machynlleth. The project has received locally led Partnership, responsible for the initiative, funding through the Rural is asking whether the area should be expanded. Communities – Rural Development Programme The UNESCO Dyfi Biosphere inspires people 2014-2020, which is funded by the European and organisations to work together in creating Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the sustainable futures we can all be proud of. It Welsh Government. connects people with nature and cultural heritage One benefit of the UNESCO status is that Visit while strengthening the local economy. The status Wales recognises the area as a ‘destination’ worthy is voluntary. Any funding needed for activities of development support. They have grant-aided is contributed by partners or is brought into the several collaborative activities, including the area as grants. For example, at the moment a production of the Dyfi Biosphere Legends videos ‘Development Project’ is supported by the Rural and the Activities series, both available on YouTube. Development Programme Local Action Groups for However, the largest project so far has been the Ceredigion, Powys and Gwynedd. EU-funded Citizen’s Observatory Web (COBWEB),

14 Sibrydion which explored how people can contribute to land Discussions are underway with Town and and sea management by recording observations on Community Councils, including the three in the mobiles and tablets. This project supported jobs in Dysynni valley, about the possibility of extending University, Environment Systems and the internationally recognised area. ecodyfi . Amongst many other activities, students Residents and businesses in Tywyn, staying at Outward Bound Aberdyfi mapped wildlife Abergynolwyn and elsewhere are asked to visit at RSPB Ynys-hir and along the river. www.dyfi biosphere.wales or www.biosff erdyfi . A successful Annual Meeting was held recently cymru and to join the conversation by the Biosphere in Ceredigion Museum, where @biosff erdyfi biosphere on facebook or twitter. 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?

Sibrydion 15 LLWYNGWRIL & DISTRICT OIL COOPERATIVE Oil prices are rising

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, 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 Lorem ipsum 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 STUART MESSER your formal consent to keep and use your personal Mole Catcher 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. THE MOLE MAN Mike Senior (Co-ordinator) 9 Francis Ave [email protected] M: 07523 057604 Fairbourne (01341) 250294 [email protected] LL38 2EQ

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

People need to be on their guard against “When you get approached about any investment, financial and legal scams following a rise don’t rush into anything without making sure it’s in cases reported to the Citizens Advice legitimate first, particularly when you’re contacted consumer service. Citizens Advice Gwynedd is out of the blue.” now showing people how to spot scams as it To help stop more people being fleeced by these launches Scams Awareness Month. types of scams, Citizens Advice Gwynedd is sharing A total of 1200 financial and legal scams were tips on how to spot them: reported to the consumer service in the year ending  Be suspicious if you’re contacted out of the April 2018 - a 6% increase on the year before. The blue, even if it’s from a name you recognise median loss for these scams was £330. A range of investments scams were reported to the consumer  Don’t be rushed – you never need to make a service, including: decision straight away Cryptocurrency – Fake websites claim to offer  If it sounds too good to be true it probably is cryptocurrency investments, like Bitcoin. Often,  scammers will pretend that household names have Never send money to someone you have endorsed the company to give it some legitimacy. never met  Never give out your bank details unless you are Binary options – Scammers pose as stockbrokers and get you to place bets on whether phoney certain you can trust the person contacting you shares will rise or fall within a certain date. They’ll  Walk away from job ads that ask for money promise big returns. You should check if they are in advance on the FCA Register and not on the warning list of  firms to avoid Genuine computer firms do not make unsolicited phone calls to help you fix your Holiday timeshares – Scammers promise to buy computer your membership off you for an advanced fee.  Suspect a scam? Hang up, wait five minutes to Bogus solicitors – A scammer will intercept clear the line or use another phone to call emails from a legitimate solicitor and pose as  them. Scammers often strike when a property is Persuasive sales patter? being exchanged on and get the funds diverted to Just say: “No Thank You” their bank account instead. Check if they are on  Don’t suffer in silence – speak out about scams the Solicitors Regulation Authority to see if they are genuine. You can get free, confidential, independent and impartial advice from your local Citizens Advice. Tal Michael Chief Executive of Citizens Advice Citizens Advice Gwynedd can be contacted on Gwynedd said: “Scammers can make for convincing 03444 77 20 20 Monday – Friday 10am – 3pm. white collar professionals, especially online, There is also advice online at and are skilled at persuading people they are www.adviceguide.org.uk. legitimate. The stakes are high with financial and legal scams as you can end up losing your savings Copyright Citizens Advice. For the most up-to-date or pension fund, which can put your long-term advice, please visit our Citizens Advice public site financial stability at risk.

Sibrydion 17 Local Interest Corris / / Ceinws Diddordebau Ileol

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] www.institiwtcorris.org.uk

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.

Summer at

The fi rst half of the year was one of mixed activity Away from the Railway itself work on building and work on the revival of the Corris Railway the next steam engine for future use in the with the biggest physical progress being made, line continues at the works of Alan Keef Ltd in with repairs to the roof and fabric of the former Herefordshire as fund raising permits. In June stable block at Corris station which now houses the newly cast cylinders for the locomotive were the museum, shop and ticket off ice. This was delivered the Keef’s to be fi tted. done by contractors but the volunteer workforce Reviving the oldest narrow gauge railway in Mid has carried on with various projects including Wales is carried out by volunteers and more the construction of new carriages at Maespoeth hands are always welcome. If you are interested Junction as well as maintaining the track, in joining the ranks please call 01654 702954. 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 . 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 Locomotives at the Gala Day in May 2018 September. Special events in August are planned.

18 Sibrydion The Oyster Catcher at Aberdovey Golf Club

This is a newly opened local restaurant for non- Our pricing is reasonable; our food is great; we are members, and members alike. Proudly off ering local people and are in a beautiful setting! What’s local and seasonal dishes prepared by two local not to like? Do come and try us out! chefs (soon to be husband and wife team!), both Find us on Facebook by searching for The Oyster experienced in modest to Michelin cuisine! Catcher at Aberdovey Golf Club to see examples of Our casual fi ne-dining experience off ers diners our dishes and reviews (which are excellent!) 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 , along the Cambrian Coast, so there is no reason not to have a drink or two! We can cater for train times.

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Sibrydion 19 Little blue fairies By Mary Page

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 All too soon they showed the restlessness of night. But next morning, I sadly discovered that fl edgling desire for freedom and I knew that they one chick had died, not Scruff y, but surprisingly a would have to leave the safety of their foster home. larger one. They were still very attached to me but I knew that they would gradually, once outside, lose that The six remaining chicks fared well and grew imprinting and become wild. very quickly. They lost the comical grey fl uff that plumed between their sprouting feathers The day of release came and the six little bluetits and they opened their eyes. Their legs and feet burst through the opened cage door and fl ew became sturdy enough to climb onto the rim of around our back garden, twittering excitedly. their knitted nest and so I moved them into a cage They took off into the trees, calling to each other where they could move about and perch. Still as I anxiously watched them bobbing amongst being hand fed, they thrived and, to my immense the foliage. Aft er a time of joyful exploration they joy and pride, all six survived to become delightful returned to perch nearby in a rose bush, their juveniles. Scruff y, although still the smallest, had sweet voices twittering, but there were only fi ve. become as beautiful as his siblings. Number six never returned home and I don't know what became of him. However, the fi ve young Blue Tit chicks can become exceptionally tame when Tits stayed around for several weeks, living in the hand reared, which makes for ease of feeding tall trees and coming down to the rose bush for me and general care, but not advisable for when they to feed them. Oft en they would enthusiastically have to survive out in the world. So the next step greet me as I returned home, noisily fl ying down was for the youngsters to go into a large cage in the drive towards me, like fi ve blue fairies, bobbing the bird shed where they could have less contact up and down in the air. Gradually, as I predicted, with humans. They learned to fl y and to feed they peeled away, one by one, drawn to be themselves, six bright and funny little birds. absorbed into the wild, where they belong. 20 Sibrydion 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 “We are asking for people events and activities for all to enjoy. We will write detail about this nearer the time... to contribute 6" squares In the meantime, we would like to make an appeal to all you knitters and crocheters out there. We of knitting, crochet or are asking for people to contribute 6” squares of knitting, crochet or cut felt from old woollen cut felt from old woollen jumpers to make the longest scarf ever! These squares will subsequently be used to make jumpers to make the blankets for the homeless and needy. longest scarf ever!” 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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Sibrydion 21 Tywyn Baptist Church Aberdovey English Chapel

Sunday services 10.30am and 6.30pm Wednesdays & Fridays 10.30–1pm Church open for refreshments and sale of FairTrade products. High Street, Tywyn LL36 9AD Midweek Meditations: Wednesdays 2.15-4pm: www.tywynbaptistchurch.org.uk Silent prayer and a study of the Psalms. Crafters’ Corner: Fridays 2-4pm all are welcome to come and learn and practise their crafts. Barmouth Elim Ice Cream Sundays: 11.00am Summer sundays – Family-friendly worship for all. Pentecostal Church WoW! Worship on the Wharf! Sundays 6.00pm Pastor: Rev Dawn Robinson. Join Aberdyfi Christians Together in the Wharf Sunday Service at 11.00am. Gardens for a time of worship together, led by Revelation Bookshop: Open Mon–Thurs Scripture Union Cymru. 10.00am to 2.30pm Simon Morgan 01654 767336 and/or email: [email protected]. Elephant Works, Park Road, LL42 1PH Presbyterian Church of Wales. (Opposite Barmouth Co-op Carpark) Seaview Terrace, Aberdovey LL35 0L 01341 280808 [email protected] www.aberdoveypresbyterian.co.uk www.barmouthelim.co.uk

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

Sunday Services - Every Sunday Sunday Services - Alternating Llanfihangel Llanfair (1st, 2nd & 4th Sunday) Bilingual service 11:30am Traditional English Service 9:30am Harlech Llanbedr (2nd, 3rd & 4th Sunday) Informal, family friendly service 9:30am English sung service 9:30am Llanddwywe (Talybont) Bilingual Service 11:30am Sunday Evening Services Barmouth (St David’s) 6:00pm Traditional Bilingual Service 9:30am 6:30pm Barmouth (St John’s) Family friendly service 11:30am

Mass Times for Saturday 12.00 noon in St David’s Tywyn Catholic Churches Sunday 9.00am in St David’s Tywyn

(The in Thursday 6.00pm in St Mair Machynlleth Aberdyfi is now closed.) Sunday 11.00am in St Mair Machynlleth

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

22 Sibrydion We Bake You Take

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 Home cooked family & individual meals, ingredients sourced locally. These are ideal for puddings & sweet treats delivered to your door. 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 Please call Suzanne on 07731741295 various flavoured cup cakes and many more. or Karen on 07712228716 Please call either of us or visit our facebook page to After 10am Monday – Friday, for orders, requests or order or for more information and to see what’s on enquiries. offer. We look forward to baking for you.

Sibrydion 23 Local Interest Llanegryn / Bryncrug / Aberdyfi Diddordebau Ileol

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 welcome Walking 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 large functions 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 650099 Dysynni Ladies – 2nd Wednesday of every month 7.30pm Merched y Wawr – Last Friday of every month 7.30pm Bryncrug 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 045445 Tuesdays 6.30pm – The Really Big Glee Club – [email protected] Wednesdays 2.15pm WI (Last Wednesday in the month) For information on WI Activities contact: Elaine Foote 01654 767986 – [email protected] Fridays 2–3pm Move to the Groove. Sandy Andrews 07790 045445

24 Sibrydion Aberdyfi Food Festival August 18th

The Aberdyfi Food Festival is back by popular “This is an event for everyone, whatever their demand for its fourth year and will be held age and culinary preferences. Visitors can watch on the playing field next to Neuadd Dyfi on demonstrations, browse the stalls, sample the Saturday 18th August. food and buy fresh produce they may not have come across before.” The Festival will feature cookery demonstrations by leading local chefs as well as the opportunity The Aberdyfi Food Festival is sponsored to sample and purchase a wide range of Welsh by the Aberdyfi Community Council. produce including sea food, award winning Further information is available via the cheeses, locally reared meat, Swshi, smoked Festival’s facebook page: foods, preserves & jams, Welsh wine, beer & cider, ‘Gwyl Fwyd Aberdyfi Food Festival’. 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.

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

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.

Sibrydion 25 Race the Train in Fairbourne 2018 – 25th August

The annual Fairbourne Railway ‘Race the Train’ The cost per entrant Adult or Junior is £7.50 with event 2018 will take place on Saturday 25th each entrant receiving a 2018 Race The Train tee August at 6:30pm. It will repeat the successful shirt and certifi cate for those completing the Race. format from 2017 outside the railway with a There will also be medals for the fi rst three places street closure. We are planning a fun family of both the Adult and junior Races. Limited stocks evening with hot food, bar, cold drinks, music of the 2018 tee shirts will be available, dependent and games, not to forget the actual race itself. on pre-booked entrant numbers. We want to involve the whole community, so we will We are asking entrants to pre-register before be working with the Village Festival Committee. As 31st July, by completing and returning the form in previous year’s, we are asking local businesses to The Railway. Registration forms are available to sponsor the event, for more information please online at www.fairbournerailway.com/steam- telephone the Railway 01341 250 362 railway-events.htm or pick one up from the Railway. Last year we had a total of 135 entrants in the 4 race sections – Adult Men, Adult Women, Junior Alternatively, you can register online: Boys and Junior Girls. It will be the same this year, www.fairbournerailwayshop.co.uk/race-the- with the addition of an adult short course for adult train-2018 Registration will also take place on the who want to run with their children. The adult race day, but depending on how popular the event is, we is over a distance of 4.6Km starting at the entrance are unable to guarantee an exclusive 2018 tee shirt. to The Fairbourne Railway, then along Beach Road For more information visit the Fairbourne turning right onto Penrhyn Drive North, continuing Race The Train Facebook Page. to the end. The railway tunnel is the halfway point, where the adults then return to the start. The Good luck to all entrants. 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.

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Sibrydion 27 Local Interest Diddordebau Ileol Fairbourne & Friog

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 7.00pm TUESDAY 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 only THURSDAY Badminton 9.30am – 12 noon Indoor Bowls 7.00pm FRIDAY Quiz Night 7.00pm Last Friday of every month

SPECIAL EVENTS Dates and Times as advertised Book Sales in the Lobby

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 Activities Family 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

28 Sibrydion Clwb Golff Fairbourne Golf Club Your LOCAL Golf Club NEEDS YOU

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 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.

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

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

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We are part-time volunteers, trained, by the We currently have 4 responders in Fairbourne and ambulance service, in basic life support, oxygen 2 in Llwyngwril, with a further 2 about to be trained therapy and the use of the defibrillator, in order for Llwyngwril. to attend emergency calls and provide potentially For more info contact: Alan Wilde 01341 250012 life-saving treatment until the ambulance arrives. When on duty, we are called out by the There are now 2 public access defibrillators in ambulance service. Fairbourne : one at the corner shop and one at the RAF Air Cadet Centre Every second counts when trying to save someone’s life and the chance of survival from a As in Llwyngwril there are two: one at Y Ganolfan cardiac arrest rises from 5-10% to as high as 60% and one at Borthwen Caravan Park. with early resuscitation. So, when the ambulance arrives there is a greater chance of entering it alive With the assistance of Welsh Hearts, we will than dead. shortly be conducting further training demos in CPR and use of the defibrillator, both in We need more volunteers to give a little spare time Fairbourne and Llwyngwril. Details of these to help us to provide more cover and help us to training sessions will be advertised shortly. help each other in our community.

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Sibrydion 31 Dru Yoga

The practice of Yoga originated tens of other body systems – this in time should permeate thousands of years ago in India. Today there into daily life. All students can enjoy benefi ts, are many variants, all based on boosting as they are directed to work within their own health & wellbeing. Over time, these have safe, comfortable level. To take part is far more evolved, with most still sharing a large important than being able to be a prima donna. amount. Here I’ll outline some of the specifi c If you seek the potential of generally feeling fi tter, features strongly underpinning Dru. becoming more fl exible/mobile, having a calmer and yet more alert state of mind, Dru should be a Most fundamental is Flow – smooth, continuous good choice. Age need not be a limiting factor – in and fl owing movements are integral with the fact, I started Dru teacher training at 60+. Breath. This develops deeper awareness, enhancing all aspects of practice, which can then Dru translates from Sanscrit as Still Point impact on daily life. Focus on the breath underpins (e.g the centre of a storm or moving wheel). all movement; in addition, there is a range of From practising Dru for over 20+ years, I have postures and sequences designed specifi cally found this the most amazing gain. using the breath to energise, heal or calm the body. Special attention is paid to the health of Gill Everard Dip DYT the Spine. Movements to develop strength & 01654 710470 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 Pro and eff icient movement and is fundamental to tle & gress en ive Dru teaching. In addition, every class begins with G ‘Activation’ to warm and prepare the body for L YOGA ive r exercise, and fi nishes with a Deep Relaxation. Younger Longe

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Sibrydion 33 Man’s Best Friend By Sally Friswell (Dysynni Dogs)

For a long time, it has been said that a dog is can lower anxiety and blood pressure and increase Man’s best friend, but apart from being a bit of chemicals in the brain, like dopamine and serotonin. company are there really any health benefits to These enable us to feel more calm and relaxed. owning a dog? Therapy dogs are used in hospital, care homes and hospices to stave off depression in patients, Well, research shows that yes, there are actually who may be suffering from long-term illnesses and more than you would think! Dogs do not just fill a immobility. space in your hearts with unconditional love and affection; they actually make your heart stronger. Canine companions have been used for many years Studies in Sweden found that having a dog as a now, to improve the quality of life and independence companion was linked to reduced cholesterol, for both visually impaired and deaf people, by way lowered blood pressure and reduced levels of of assistance dogs. They are also a great aid to Triglycerides, which all impact on cardiovascular people with mobility difficulties and are used to health. Whilst looking at this study, they also found help with daily tasks around the house. However, that recovery rates in patients that had suffered we are now seeing a huge increase in the use of dogs from a heart attack were better and faster in those to assist as companions for people with conditions who owned a dog versus patients that didn’t. such as autism and as detection dogs for sufferers of seizures. Dogs can detect the chemical imbalances Dogs also help to keep their human counterparts in the body, prior to a seizure, they can be a great fit and active, while health experts advise that we help to raise the alarm or give people time to get should take 21/2 hours of moderate exercise per to a safe place. Thus giving them a greater level of week, most dog owners will easily exceed this by independence. Dogs also provide help for people walking their dog for at least half an hour a couple with dementia and Alzheimer’s. It has been proven of times a day, not only do they benefit from the that the presence of a dog for companionship exercise this brings, but also the fresh air and greatly reduces the frequency and duration of exposure to natural daylight. It was shown that dog episodes of emotional “flare up’s”. 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- “Our dogs provide us with a sense doing it, causing pulled muscles or splashing out of purpose, a reason to get up and on expensive gym memberships. When looking at moving on a daily basis, which people over the age of 70, it was found that people is why they not only help with who walked daily or owned a dog managed to stay depression but also with a general more mobile later on in their years. motivation for life.”. 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 Lastly, on a medical point, a study published in walking group or just chat to other dog owners on the Journal of Allergy and Immunology, in 2004, your daily walks. I have personally made some life- concluded that children who grew up in a household long friends, all over the country, through owning with a family dog or cat, were more likely to have dogs. Dogs act as great companions, as they can a stronger immune system and less likely to suffer reduce feelings of loneliness and assist in times of from childhood allergies relating to pets. personal trauma or bereavement. My final observations are that dogs provide hours Dogs are amazing at reducing stress levels. This is of great entertainment and lots of laughter! They one of the reasons they are used widely as part of are there by your side, which is why they not only therapy dog by many organisations like PAT, (Pets make great pets but they also make the very best of as Therapy) spending just 5 minutes with a dog friends. 34 Sibrydion LUCY & TATTUM Ymgymerwyr Annibynnol Lleol Local Independent Funeral Services

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Sibrydion 35 Local Interest Diddordebau Ileol Arthog

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] Knit & Natter Group – 7.30pm, 2nd Wednesday of the month Sequence Dancing – 7.00pm, every Thursday Heavenly Connections – Doors open 7pm. Fridays, fortnightly. Spiritual group meetings with guest mediums.

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38 Sibrydion Sibrydion 39 An Adaptable, Artful & Acrobatic Alien by Rennie Telford

Sciurus carolinensis - better known to most I suppose, as both rats and squirrels are rodents, of us as the Grey Squirrel, must surely be one but that’s about the only similarity that I can see. Britain’s most recognisable creatures. As for ‘alien invaders’ - well they are alien in so Just about everyone has come across a grey much as they originated in another country, but squirrel at one time or another and they are pretty they are certainly not invaders as it wasn’t their much widespread across the whole of the country. choice to come over to Britain. It’s not as if they Given that they are also diurnal (active during the sat over in their homeland of North America and day) and can be very bold and confi dent around hatched out a plan to cross the Atlantic Ocean people, it is no wonder that they are so well known and take over the country - I should imagine they if not always well liked. Yet, only just over one were quite happy where they were. It was, of hundred years ago they were completely unknown course, man in his infi nite wisdom who decided in this country. The only squirrels you were likely to introduce them to Britain, to brighten up the to see were our native red squirrels. place a bit. (I’m not sure whether that’s irony or sarcasm - but you get the point). Between 1876 As I said, a lot of people don’t think much of and 1929, grey squirrels were brought over and them - some of the rather unkind epithets used to released here, until someone thought ‘Hang on, describe them include ‘vermin’, ‘rats with bushy perhaps this isn’t such a good idea’, by which time tails’ and ‘alien invaders’. Well, ‘vermin’ is a word it was too late as the squirrels had established we humans use to describe any creature that lives themselves comfortably and obviously decided where we don’t want it to live, annoys us, is very that as they were here, they might as well make the successful and especially, if it gets the better of us. most of it - which they proceeded to do and very ‘Rats with bushy tails’ has an element of truth in it successfully too.

40 Sibrydion 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 Leaving aside any prejudices we might have is remove a complete circle of bark’. Incidentally, regarding grey squirrels, you just can’t help but if you are despairing as you watch a squirrel admire their amazing acrobatic skills. They are destroying yet another expensive ‘ squirrel proof’ superbly adapted for an arboreal life although feeder why not try this tip, which is actually they are just as nimble and elusive on the ground. recommended by the RSPB. If you sprinkle all your Their back legs have ‘double jointed’ ankles which peanuts, fat balls and seed mixes with hot chilli means they can turn their feet backwards and their powder, squirrels will give them a wide berth but front feet act almost like hands with sharp gripping the birds are immune to the taste and it apparently claws, enabling them to scamper up a smooth tree has no eff ect on them and does them no harm. It’s trunk or descend head fi rst, defying gravity, with better than buying fancy so called squirrel proof equal ease. They have forward facing eyes which feeders, which these agile animals will probably help them perform seemingly suicidal leaps of over eventually break into anyway. 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 Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) however, got lucky. I was following a large tanker trunk damaged by Grey squirrels lorry when a squirrel ran straight into its path and disappeared underneath it as it thundered along - amazingly it somehow emerged unscathed turned Images – Creative Commons , © BirdPhotos.com. – Left Right © Roger ith.Top Griff right, © Tim Felce (Airwolfhound) Sibrydion 41 …Continued

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 Native Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) wrong to say the least! Whilst appreciating that they can be a problem, in in a panic-stricken circle and ran straight under my some respects and that it was, of course, a mistake car! I was sure that it was a goner but as I glanced to introduce them in the fi rst place, they are in my rear view mirror I saw it reach the road edge here now and here to stay by the look of it, so its and head for the safety of the nearest tree. I really probably best to accept them and enjoy watching hope that squirrel had a long and happy life. their antics and acrobatics. It deserved it aft er its death defying antics. , Friog 01341 250133

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Sibrydion 43 Frustrated from Fairbourne!

Since Gwynedd Council decided, in its ‘wisdom’, to No doubt this little article will trigger a fl urry of break up and remove (albeit not very far!) the access defensive communications, off ering all kinds of ramp onto the beach in Fairbourne, I have been excuses etc. doggedly trying to fi nd funding for a replacement So folks, if we want an access structure onto structure. Joyce Currie has also been doing her Fairbourne beach it looks as though we’re going best to highlight the issue and has even hit the to have to do it ourselves, source the funding (Big national newspapers with her story. Two petitions Lottery, or Crowd Funding maybe), get someone have raised over a thousand signatures in support to design it, do the necessary planning application of having safe access to the beach, but so far .... and fi nd a company who can construct it for us. But nothing, nada, zilch. it won’t be this year I’m afraid and I apologise for I have pleaded with the Maritime Department letting the village of Fairbourne down. repeatedly on behalf of the people of Fairbourne If anyone can off er advice, their expertise or and visitors, but the response is always the same anything else that could help, please contact me on ‘there is no money available’. The same goes for the either or the numbers below. and Regeneration department, the Welsh Assembly Tourism off ice, Play Wales and various Louise Hughes charitable organisations. I also raised the matter in County Councillor the Fairbourne Project Board meeting, but was told Llangelynnin Ward that access to the beach wasn’t on the remit of the Board. The portfolio holder for Tourism in Gwynedd 20 Maesegryn AND the Leader of the Council promised to ‘see Llanegryn what they can do’, but I’ve heard nothing back Gwynedd LL36 9SH from them. So I contacted our AM who referred the Tel: 01654 711051 or 07854 969441 matter back to Gwynedd Council .... it’s like banging [email protected] your head against a brick wall.

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Sibrydion 45 Local Interest Diddordebau Ileol Bala

Church services in Bala

Christ Church (Anglican), Ffrydan Road: 9.00am Welsh service 10.30am Bilingual Capel Tegid, Tegid Street: 10.00am Welsh Capel Annybrynwyr, Mount Street 10.00am Welsh English Chapel (Presbyterian), High Street 10.30am English Our Lady Of Fatima (Roman Catholic), High Street. Saturdays at 4pm English Evangelical Bro Tegid, High Street, 10.30am English 6.30pm English Jehovah’s Witnesses, Kingdom Hall, Llanddrillo 10.00am Welsh Coleg 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 townwww.visitbala.org Cor Merched Edeyrnion This 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 Penllyn The 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. : non-emergency: 0845 607 1002 or 101, if less urgent than 999. Lake Warden Office at the lake foreshore, 01678 520626 Cinema Neuadd Buddug, 01678 520800 Bala Golf Club, Penian 01678520359 www.golffbala.co.uk Penllyn Leisure Centre, 01658 521222 Bala Lake Railway 01658 540666 www.bala-lake-railway.co.uk Club 01658 520118 www.balasc.org.uk Ganllyn Bowling 01658 541000 www.balabowling.club.moonfruit.com Other clubs – Bala Catamaran Club; Bala & District Motor Club; Bala Rugby Club; Bala Sailing Club; Bala Town Football Club; Bala & District Angling Association.

46 Sibrydion 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 Japanese Knotweed 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 is not entirely honest then a new resident can be growth and it can grow at the rate of 4” EVERY DAY! left with a bill, which can run into several thousands The canes have characteristic purple fl ecks and they of pounds. (Maybe there is potential for legal produce branches from nodes along its length. The proceedings against the dishonest previous owner?) leaves are heart shaped and are up to 5.5’’(14cms) in length and are borne alternatively along the stem. In the present climate, with the pressure on Creamy-white fl owers tassels are produced in late budgets, I do not feel that residents can sit back summer and early autumn which reach up to 6” and say that it is Gwynedd Council’s responsibility. I (15cms). The roots can reach to 7 feet below ground would suggest that communities need to take some and every scrap left can become a new invasive responsibility themselves, identify where there are plant. It can grow under and through tarmac and serious outbreaks and formulate a plan of action to even through tiny cracks in concrete. tackle this “growing” problem (sorry about that!). I understand that there are grants available (Tir Gofal It is common for dispersal to take place via and ESA schemes are mentioned on the internet) watercourses. Machines transporting even small and Gwynedd Council Footpath Off icer, Elizabeth fragments of this invasive plant may be suff icient Haines (01766) 771000 and Snowdonia National to contaminate new sites. There is plenty of Park are prepared to give further information as to information to be found on the Internet. It needs how to apply for them. to be treated over a period of years, as it will always come back aft er just one treatment. Along with a The proposed work to deal with these plants is few other “invasive plants”, Japanese Knotweed has outlined in the Invasive Plants Action Plan with the few, or even no native herbivores that feed on them. Local Biodiversity Action Plan (Natur Gwynedd). They can out-compete native fl ora, yet provides If you are aware of the presence of some of these little or no food for native fauna. However trials are invasive plants, particularly invasive aquatic now taking place in some areas to establish how plants, then please let “Cofnod” (North Wales successful the introduction of an insect (Aphalara Environmental Information Service) know by Itadori), which feeds on the sap of the super weed is completing their online invasive plant recording going to be. form. If you are unsure with the identifi cation of a plant then please email a digital photograph of the Once you have it in your garden then anyone plant to the Biodiversity Team. wishing to purchase your house couldn’t get a mortgage unless they can produce a “Management Further information can be found on the Snowdonia Plan” supplied by a professional eradication National Park “invasive species” web page. company backed by a transferable guarantee. I am certainly no expert on this subject but I do feel When you are selling a house now you are required that it is an issue, which needs to be addressed and to complete a detailed questionnaire, which the sooner the better. includes a question asking specifi cally if you have any Japanese Knotweed in the garden. If a vendor Mike Senior (Llwyngwril) Sibrydion 47 Local Interest Llwyngwril Diddordebau Ileol

Regular activities at Y Ganolfan, Llwyngwril

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Clwb Gwril – 1st Monday in the month, for the over 50s. Full programme of events/ talks/ social Afternoon at 2.30pm Cymdeithas 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 250334 Short Mat Bowls – Mixed Every Thursday afternoon at 1.30pm Table Tennis – Every Thursday at 7.00pm, £2 per person. 01341 250394 for info Stitch & Bitch (Nicely) – Fridays 2–4pm. Join in an extra session with the Yarnbombers, learn to knit, or crochet and share ideas. Helen Jenkins 01341 251253 Headway 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.

48 Sibrydion Llwyngwril Art Group Annual Exhibition 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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Sibrydion 49 “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 Once the DWP has looked again at your assessment assessment decision. The first stage is known as decision, you’ll receive a Mandatory Reconsideration mandatory reconsideration and involves asking the Notice, which says if your request has been Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to take a successful or not. If it is, your original award will be second look at your assessment decision. reinstated and your payment backdated. Normally, you’ll need to contact the DWP within If you’re unsuccessful, you could choose to progress a month of your assessment decision being to the second challenge stage. This is where you made, and it’s best to do so in writing. Under appeal your assessment decision by taking your some circumstances, you can ask for mandatory case to tribunal. For help filling in the tribunal form reconsideration up to 13 months from your and preparing for your hearing, contact Gwynedd assessment decision date. Citizens Advice on 03444 77 20 20 or visit the website. Your letter should list all the reasons why you don’t think your PIP award should be reduced. Make sure You can get free, confidential, independent and you provide evidence to back up each point you impartial advice from your local Citizens Advice. make, such as practical examples, medical records Citizens Advice Gwynedd can be contacted on and supporting letters from specialists who are 03444 77 20 20 Monday – Friday. 10am–3pm. treating you. If you don’t have the required evidence There is also advice online at available, you can submit it separately at a later date. www.adviceguide.org.uk.

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Sibrydion 51 Gardening Diary Dyddiadur Garddio

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

What extraordinarily dry weather we’ve been paper envelopes in a dark dry place. Start to sow having: as I write this in July it hasn’t rained seeds for an early spring crop, such as onions, properly for several weeks! The long-term broccoli and some salads as well as perennial and forecast looks like cooler temperatures and hardy annual fl owers: showers mid-July so hoping that has helped with the garden by the time you read this. “September is the ideal time to sow hardy annuals for fl owers in spring and AUGUST: summer the following year. The seeds There is plenty to do in the garden this month, and you should be enjoying a harvest of fruit and can also be sown in spring but sowing in vegetables and start collecting seeds from plants autumn oft en results in earlier fl owers that have fi nished fl owering, once the seed heads and more robust plants.” – Gardeners World have dried. It is time to prune wisteria, as well as fruit plants grown along frames and fences, and While the soil is still warm, plant herbaceous give the hedges a last summer clip. perennials so they have time to take root and establish before winter, making sure you water If you like to take cuttings for propagating now is regularly if it is dry, and add a dressing of bone the perfect time, use a rooting powder and sandy meal and mulch, such as Dalefoot Wool and compost to increase chances of success. There are Bracken compost, to give them a boost and plenty of seeds to sow in August, including Onion, help retain moisture. We have a great range of Fennel, Parsley, Spinach, Lettuce, Thyme, Borage, perennials in 9cm pots, which will reward you Cabbage, Pak Choi, sprouting turnip top and in Spring by growing into large healthy plants. corn salad. Flower seeds such as Forget-Me-Not, Established perennials can be lift ed and divided Pansies, Violas and Antirrhinum can also be sown. now too. 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 Our garden centre shop has a wide range of for use in the autumn. Collect the seeds from equipment and resources, and we are happy to fl ower heads that have dried, and store them in order items in if we don’t have them! The range 52 Sibrydion 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 Located at the gateway to Snowdonia, @camlangardening and our website is www. we believe the best is right here around us. camlangardening.cymru at goes for our food too – fantastic locally sourced produce, cooked and served Our new farm shop is now open – if you are a by local people to locals and visitors alike. 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!

Save THE Date 30.09.18 Wedding Fayre 30 September 2018 11.00 am – 3.30pm Many exhibitors on the day, PLUS Bridal Gown Fashion Show.

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Sibrydion 53 Meirionnydd Artists Society Annual Exhibition 2018 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 Mawddach Estuary – Huw Lewis-Jones 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. Radiance 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 742832 [email protected]

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Sibrydion 55 To Touch or Not To Touch

There is quite a choice of bread in our shops these treatment, for her debilitating illness, without days, for us to use in sandwiches but I have to success. Jesus’s first supplicant is named, Jairus, admit that the type of bread has never dictated but this woman is not given a name. Neither my choice of sandwich. It is the filling that is all- is Jairus’s daughter named. No wonder many important. Rev. Dick France, late of Llangelynnin complain that the bible was written by men, for and one of our best writers on Mark’s gospel, men. Although I have to say an over-emphasis often observed Mark’s technique in what he called on that point could lead to missing the true Markan Sandwiches. significance of these events. Somehow or other, Mark would succeed in To suffer, as this woman did, would have meant combining two very significant events in the Life that she was a social outcast. She would have of Jesus by describing one as the juicy filling of a been regarded as unclean, untouchable. Even sandwich and the other with the start (top) and her own family would have had to “cleanse” end (bottom). themselves if they touched her. We begin to see why Mark put these stories together. You would Jesus has crowds around him, when he is want contact with the local celebrity, Jairus, but approached by Jairus, the Leader of the local would be defiled by this woman’s touch. She synagogue. His daughter is dying and he pleads manages to reach through the crowd and touch with this itinerant teacher/healer that he, Jesus, the very extremity of Jesus’s clothes. Jesus is proceeds to his home to heal her. His position aware of her touch and turns to the crowd. “Who in society gives him the opportunity to take up touched me?” he asks. Those close to him find pole position in the crowd. There must have been this ridiculous. There are so many “touching” him. constant calls for Jesus’s attention from all sorts The woman feels compelled to come forward. The of needy people. Jairus gets in ahead of them and crowd would have stepped back from her but Jesus he knows how to behave in such circumstances. has no concern about possible defilement. She He goes down on his knees and pleads with Jesus. is healed and Jesus addresses her as ‘daughter’, That’s one way to get attention. Show someone in emphasis of her being as much a part of God’s respect, butter him or her up a bit and there’s every family as the privileged Jairus. chance you will get what you want. Being a person of authority, an establishment figure, a local Meanwhile the sandwich is completed when celebrity, the people would have stepped aside for Jesus arrives at Jairus’ house. His daughter of 12 Jairus and, no doubt, Jesus’s friends would have (the same number of years the woman suffered been impressed that such a man had pleaded with haemorrhaging) has died but Jesus revives her and their leader. They would have pressed Jesus to brings her back to life. “All’s well that ends well”, accompany Jairus. Those we associate with know we may think, so long as we do not fail to reflect us. Being seen with the Leader of the synagogue upon our attitudes to others: those we touch and guaranteed street-cred. those from whom we withdraw. For those who worry about the depth or flimsiness of their faith The filling of the sandwich takes place in the most can take heart from the unnamed woman. Just the unlikely circumstances. Jesus moves off with slightest touch of his clothes is enough for healing. the crowd and a woman who has been suffering haemorrhaging for 12 years wants to be near Rev. Lindsay Ford him. Mark tells us that she had tried all sorts of

56 Sibrydion CHURCH TIMES Regular Midweek Activities Monday – 7.00pm Women’s Fellowship at Gallery for the Bro Cymer Room, St. Mary’s, Dolgellau (fortnightly) Wednesday – 7.00pm Craft Club at Gallery Room, Ministry Area St. Mary’s, Dolgellau Covering the Churches in Arthog, First Wednesday in month – 2.30pm Bryncoedifor, Dolgellau, Fairbourne, ‘Be Still, Be Silent’ (meditation and silent prayer) Llanelltyd, , Llanelynnin at St.Mary’s, Dolgellau and Llwyngwril Thursday – 7.30pm Ministry Area Prayer Group Friday – 9.00am ‘Tyfu gyda’n Gilydd’ / ‘Growing Regular Services are held as mentioned. Together’ (for parents and young children) Exceptions listed separately by date. at Gallery Room, St. Mary’s, Dolgellau To absolutely confi rm service times, and avoid St Catherine’s Church Arthog any possible wasted journey, please contact Holy Eucharist 9.30am last Sunday of each month. the relevant church wardens. For a home visit or any other information in the Dolgellau area please St Paul’s Church Bryncoedifor (bilingual) contact Rev’d Tim Webb on 01341 388091. 9.00am Holy Communion (1st and 3rd Sunday) For Arthog, Fairbourne and Llwyngwril please contact Rev’d Lindsay Ford on 01341 250888 St Mary’s Church Dolgellau (bilingual) or one of the Churchwardens: 8.00am Holy Communion (2nd and 4th Sunday) For Arthog and Fairbourne: George Williams on 10.00am Holy Communion and Sunday School 01341 250204 or Liz Stokes on 01341 251066. (1st, 2nd and 3rd Sunday), All Age Praise For Llwyngwril and Llangelynnin: Thelma Wilson (including Sunday School) (4th Sunday), 01341 250289 and Maggie Bates 01341 250048. United Holy Communion (5th Sunday) St Cynon’s Church, Fairbourne Holy Eucharist 11am every Sunday except 3rd in each month for Family Service at 11am

St Celynnin’s Church, Llwyngwril Holy 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 Holy Communion at Dolgellau (5th Sunday) St Machreth’s Church Llanfachreth 3.00pm Holy Communion (1st, 2nd, 3rd Sunday), Evening Prayer (4th Sunday) United Holy Communion at Dolgellau (5th Sunday) Yr Hen Eglwys Llangelynnin Old Church Evening Prayer 5pm last Sunday each month. The service on 26 Aug will be the Patronal Festival.

Sibrydion 57 THE 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

Barmouth U3A New members always welcome, a good place to start See our website for details of is at the monthly meeting, which is held on the second all our activities: Wednesday of the month: The Arts Room, The Dragon Theatre, Barmouth – starting at 1.30pm www.barmouthu3a.org.uk

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REGULAR & WEEKLY EVENTS

Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays TUESDAYS 1 Apr – 7 Oct 1.45pm (weekly) Barmouth Bowling Club Tuesdays 7.30pm (weekly, term time) Come along and have a game of flat green bowls Machynlleth Wind Band at £3 a session. Beginners are welcome and tuition Y Tabernacle, Machynlleth. We are a community will be given. A healthy outdoor activity for all the band which meets EVERY TUESDAY during term family, with friendly members of the Club. time. New brass and wind players always welcome.  Mari 01341 280043 For further details please contact the Musical Director, Sally Marshall 01654 781304. MONDAYS Or visit our website or face book page. Tuesdays 2.00–4.00pm (weekly) Mondays 7:30–9.30pm (weekly) Freewheelers Social Club Neuadd Pendre Dance Club – Tywyn Neuadd Pendre Brook Street Tywyn. We are a Come and join us in Ballroom and sequence Charity organisation holding numerous activities dancing. Tuition available. Licenced bar. New including Bingo, Quiz, Music, Games and members always welcome. interesting talks on a topic of interest. We have Day  Gerald 01654 711582 Trips to various locations and have Lunches and Buffets too. New Members always welcome. Mondays 4.15–5.45pm / 6.00–7.30pm

(weekly, term time) Yoga Classes – Barmouth WEDNESDAYS The Arts Room, Dragon Theatre. Improve your strength, flexibility and general well-being.Early Wednesdays 10.30–12.30pm (weekly) session, Gentle Yoga; Later session Dynamic Coffee Mornings – Y Ganolfan Llwyngwril £7.50 drop in or £30.00 over 5 weeks. Yoga. Come and enjoy a chat, coffee/tea and cake to www.traceyyogamassage.co.uk support Y Ganolfan. Dydd Mercher. Bore Coffi i  Tracey 01766 770610 / 07809 485323 gefnogi’r Ganolfan bob bore. Mercher o 10.30 tan 12.30. Dewch am sgwrs, paned, a chacen. Mondays 7:30pm (weekly, term time) Cambrian Coast Community Choir Wednesday 7.00–9.30pm (weekly) Batala Bermo A fun, friendly, mixed choir singing songs from all over the world, all taught by ear by a skilled leader. at The Venue in Barmouth. Have fun and to learn No experience or musical knowledge needed. to play Samba rhythms on a variety of drums. We sing for us, not for competition or public No experience is needed, just enthusiasm and performances. VENUE: We have returned to the energy. This community band will give you instant newly refurbished Llanbedr Village Hall. friendships and opportunities to learn new skills  Neil on 01766780096 for more details. 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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THURSDAYS Thursday 7.30–9.30pm (weekly, term time) Singin’ Wimmin’ – Barmouth Thursdays 10.00am–2.00pm (weekly) Arts Room, Dragon Theatre. Singin’ Wimmin is an Dolgellau Thursday Market acapella, women’s choir. Songs are taught by ear At The Ship Hotel, Dolgellau. Spread through 3 so you don’t need any previous singing or musical rooms. A local produce market selling free range experience to join in. We sing beautiful songs from eggs and meat, cheese, cakes, cookies, sweet and around the world in harmony. Our musical leader savoury pies, preserves, honey & beeswax products. is Julie who encourages everyone to have fun A craft area with English & Welsh handmade and laugh a lot...which relieves stress and makes greeting cards, mounted photographic prints you feel good. Whatever singing experience or (local scenes), knitted baby and children wear, ability you have, if you are a woman who wants to patchwork and sewn items - cot quilts, bags, aprons, have fun singing then Singin’ Wimmin is for you. door stops, fused glass jewellery, locally written Sessions cost £5 ...first session is free. children’s books, slate planters and candle holders,  Sandra 01341 247561 or Ann 01341 247382. flowering and vegetable plants and vegetables in season. Coffee and teas available through the Hotel.  Pauline 01341 423390 FRIDAYS

Thursday 7.30pm (weekly) Tokon (Fighting Spirit) Wado Ryu Karate Fairbourne Dance Club – Sequence Dancing Goshin Do Arthog Village Hall. The easiest way to learn We are training at the Neuadd, Llanelltyd. Self ballroom dancing as the steps are all there and defence for Adults (over 16s). includes training in the choreography is all done for you. Beginners Awareness, Avoidance, De-escalation and physical Welcome. Admission £2, (incl. tea and biscuits) techniques. Fridays 8-9 pm. £5 per session. First  01341 250317 or 01341 251018 session free. Karate Goshin Do- traditional Japanese Karate Thursday 7.00–8.30pm (weekly) with the emphasis on self-defence. 10 years Gentle & Progressive Yoga and over. Fridays 6.30-8pm £6 per session. First Tywyn Scout Hut. Newcomers always welcome. session free. Tel. 01341 422177 Ivor Arbuckle Please bring a Yoga mat cushion, blanket/sleeping Chief Instructor https://www.facebook.com/ bag and water. £6 per session payable weekly. ivorswadoclub/  Gill 01654 710470 [email protected]

AUGUST Mon 30 July – Fri 3 Aug Abergynolwyn Carnival Sat 28 July – Fri 10 Aug 11am - 5pm Celebration with a ‘Country & Western’ theme. Llanfair Art Group Exhibition An Exhibition of cards, paintings and crafts by Mon 30 July 7.00pm members of Llanfair Art Group. In Neuadd Goffa, Crowning the Queen, Abergynolwyn Carnival Harlech’s Memorial Hall, just across the road from in Y Ganolfan Enlli Puw in the Ganolfan, Adults £3, Harlech Castle Admission free, all welcome... croeso Children £1. I bawb. Original art for sale at sensible prices!

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Tue 31 July: Thur 2 Aug 2 - 5pm Abergynolwyn Village Fete & Quiz Night Ardudwy Artists Fete 2.00pm, Quiz 7.30pm; both in the Ganolfan Dyffryn Village Hall. Meet weekly, with a break for Abergynolwyn. Quiz £3/person, bring your own tea. This is just a workshop and is not structured drinks & nibbles at all. We are not meeting during August this year. We are very small and are would welcome new Wed 1 Aug – Wed 8 Aug members.INFO Jean Storey 01341 242784 50th Art Exhibition by Aberdyfi Artists at Neuadd Dyfi, 10am - 6pm. Art works for sale. Fri 3 Aug – Sun 5 Aug Summer Salt / Halen Haf Wed 1 Aug 6.15pm with Scripture Union Cymru on Aberdyfi Town Carnival in the Village Square. Beach, with a range of games and other activities for Fancy-dress competition, Parade led by all the family. (Aberdyfi Christians Together) INFO: Abergynolwyn Silver Band, Raffle and Barbecue Simon Morgan 01654 767336 and/or email: aberdyfi. BBQ, £4 each. [email protected].

Wed 1 Aug 7.30 (every 1st Wednesday) Fri 3 Aug 3-5pm Women’s Institute Skittles Night for Primary school age children; At The Village Hall New members welcome, 7.00pm Skittles for Adults & Secondary £4/person, refreshments and interesting guest speakers. bring your own drinks and nibbles

Thur 2 Aug 10.00am – Noon (every 1st Thurs) Fri 3 Aug 7pm Hearing Aid Clinics ‘Mama Mia, Here We Go Again’ Drop in clinics to check and service NHS Hearing Aids, The long awaited sequel,including Abba music and at Dolgellau Leisure Centre and Tywyn Baptist Church. super star cast: Meryl Streep, Julie Walters, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth,Cher, (to name but a few) and Thur 2 Aug 7.00pm (every 1st Thurs) after the film, carry on the ‘feeling-good‘ with a Open Mic night at the Quarry Cafe fantastic 70s themed party at the cinema INFO: At the Quarry Cafe, Heol Maengwyn, Machynlleth.  01654 710260 or www.tywyncinema.co.uk  01654 702624. Sat 4 – Sun 5 Aug Thur 2 Aug 8.00pm (every 1st Thurs) Wild West Weekend on the Corris Railway Zikr, Dances of Remembrance children in appropriate clothing will travel for free. At Derwenlas Hall, near Machynlleth SY20 8TN So, Cowboys and Indians, do come along to Corris These Dances are meditation in movement that can A487, Machynlleth, SY209SH help us be in touch with the sacredness of all life. Using sacred phrases, the Dances are easy to learn Sat 4 Aug 11am and everything you need to know for each Dance is Llwyngwril Fete & Dog Show. taught first. Croeso i bawb ~ everyone is welcome This year, we have a great new attraction in the Cost: £5 (concessions available) Contact Sandra Hobby Horse Gymkhana, Airbourne Warriors, Sunfire for more details: [email protected] Birds of Prey, and the always popular Fun Dog www.dancesofuniversalpeace.org.uk Show. Licensed Bar, (Pimms and Gin cocktails and Beers) and delicious lunches will be available in the Thur 2 Aug 6.00pm Catering Tent! Hendrewallog Race from the Ganolfan Abergynolwyn Adults £3, Tues 7 Aug 2.00pm (every 1st Tuesday) Children £1 Tywyn Women’s Institute At the Baptist Church (Tywyn). Visitors are welcome, refreshments are being served. Sibrydion 63 Diary

Tues 5 Jun 8.00pm (every 1st & 3rd Tuesday) Sun 12 Aug 10.00–2.00pm (Every 2nd Sunday) Folk night at the Slaters Arms, Corris Dinas Mawddwy Farmers Market Traditional Folk Music session. All musicians Local Farmers Market at Camlan Garden Centre, welcome, just come along and play. This is an Dinas Mawddwy, SY20 9LN. For any more open, inclusive and relaxed session, all tunes information we have a Twitter and Facebook including Welsh, Irish, English, Scottish, Breton page @mawddwymarket, email market@ and even Bluegrass are permitted and encouraged. camlangardening.cymru or call Lisa 01650 5311685.  Gary 07795 066 454 or Mike at the Slaters. Mon 13 Aug 7.30pm (every 2nd Monday) Wed 8 Aug 7. 30pm Tywyn & District History Society DAVID GRAY Tywyn Wurlitzer Rear room in Tywyn Baptist Church on the High Organ Concert at Neuadd Pendre Brook St Tywyn Street, £10 annual membership, Members £2, £3 LL36 9DP Concerts £9 at the door (£8 in advance for non members, each visit to cover room hire and from Flame Lily Health Store, High St. Tywyn) refreshments. Accompanied children under 16 FREE

Thu 9 Aug 12 noon (every 2nd Thurs) Tue 14 Aug 7.30pm Pub Philosophy Tywyn Garden Club & - The Skinners Arms, Machynlleth. Philosophical ‘The Floral Train’ discussion. No charge.  0779 4441832 Decorated train leaves the Wharf Station, Tywyn at 7.30pm (return by 10.05pm.) The Dysynni Male Sat 11 Aug 2pm Voice Choir will sing at Abergynolwyn Station. It is Llwyngwril Annual Garden Club Show. a lovely evening; do join us. Adults - £8; Children - Schedules of competitions are available in Riverside £2. Tickets from Talyllyn Railway. INFO: Susanna Stores, Wynnstay and from Club members. All kinds Yeomans  01654 710658 of classes: garden flowers, and produce, Arts & Crafts, Baking and much more. Having noticed that there Tue 14 Aug 7.30pm are a number of men in the village who have been Cor Meibion Bro Dysynni baking and cooking some very impressive things, (Welsh male voice choir) Abergynolwyn Station to Sibrydion has donated a special prize of a selection greet the Floral Train. of special foodstuffs directly from Italy to encourage the gentlemen in the village (and beyond) for the Wed 15 Aug 7.30pm man who wins the most points in the various culinary Cor Meibion Bro Dysynni classes. So get cooking and creating! (Welsh male voice choir) at Aberdovey Church, Church Street. Sat 11 Aug 10am - 7pm Railway 1960’s Dolgellau Fridays 17, 24, & 31 Aug, 7 & 14 Sept all at Visit our model railway exhibition and step back 3.00pm into Dolgellau’s past. Admission FREE. Ebenezer Sung Evening Prayer at St Michael’s Church, Methodist Church, Meyrick Street, Dolgellau Llanfihangel y Pennant  John 01341 421093 [email protected] St Michael’s is a beautiful little church close to in the Dysynni Valley. There is no Sun 12 Aug heating and no regular congregation but in the Andre’ Rieu’s 2018 Maastricht concert summer services are held there and all are very (One of the most popular live acts in the world welcome. For further information or a lift comes to the big screen) broadcast to over 2000  Jane Pearson on 01654 782262. cinemas worldwide and The Magic Lantern (Tywyn Cinema) will be joining in the fun with cream teas and Prosecco! 64 Sibrydion Events Events DigwyddiadauDigwyddiadau

Fri 17 Aug 8.00pm (every 3rd Friday) to have for agility before too long (new jumps). CSJ Dances of Universal Peace ~ Dawnsio O dog foods and products will be available, and more. Heddwch Byd-Eang at Derwenlas Hall, near Machynlleth SY20 8TN Sun 19 Aug 10.00–2.00pm (every 3rd Sunday) A joyful, multi-cultural way to touch the spiritual Dolgellau Farmers Market essence within ourselves and others. Being inspired by Market extended to now include Eldon Sq and the the wisdom and sacred phrases of the many spiritual Free Library. Stalls include fresh local produce, honey traditions of Humankind, they are essentially a form of and beeswax products, chocolate, plants, jewellery, celebration and meditation in sound and movement. wood & slate crafts, baby knits, photographic prints Everything you need to know for each Dance is taught textile bags and aprons.  Mo 01341450211. first. Croeso i bawb ~ everyone is welcome Cost: £5 (conc. available) Contact: [email protected] Sun 19 Aug 3pm www.dancesofuniversalpeace.org.uk United Service Celebrating the Year of the Sea at Tywyn Seafront (near the paddling pool) A Sat 18 Aug 10.30 - 4.30pm service giving thanks for those who keep us safe on Aberdyfi Food Festival the sea. Collections for our local RNLI stations at Aberdyfi’s fourth food festival - back on The playing Aberdyfi and Barmouth. Bilingual service, lasting field in Aberdyfi from. See you all there! (see p25) 30-40 minutes, including songs, readings, and prayers, as well as the opportunity to build a boat Sat 18 Aug 2–4pm and race it in the paddling pool! Croeso i Bawb - Friog & Fairbourne Garden Club Everyone is Welcome! For more details, contact 41st Annual Village Garden & Craft Show Rev. Ruth Hansford  01654 710 255. In Fairbourne Village Hall. Adults £1. Children Free Refreshments available Schedule booklets and Mon 20 Aug 8.00pm (every 3rd Monday) entry forms will be available from local shops, and Acoustic Jam – Mach club members or phone contacts. At The Skinners Arms, Machynlleth. Singers, musicians and audience welcome. No charge. Sat 18 Aug 11.15am  07794441832 Race the Train, Tywyn – Abergynolwyn Start of morning races (10k, 5m & 3m); 12.00 pm Thu 23 Aug 7.30pm Train expected in Tywyn; 2.05 pm Start of main Len Rawle MBE – Tywyn Wurlitzer race (14m) from Station Road, Tywyn; 3.50 pm Organ Concerts At Neuadd Pendre Brook St Tywyn Train expected back in Tywyn. The Finish Line for LL36 9DP Concerts £9 at the door (£8 in advance all races is in Neptune Road, Tywyn, outside the from Flame Lily Health Store, High St. Tywyn) School. Runners compete with steam trains on the Talyllyn Railway between Abergynolwyn & Tywyn. Fri 24 – Mon 27 Aug To enter, go to www.racethetrain.com Race the Fairbourne Festival Train is organized by the Rotary Club of Tywyn. All The Festival Committee are hosting a fun packed profits go to charities and good causes and at least few days for all the family, all centred round half of these are based in mid-Wales. the Village Hall,.including Quiz, Treasure Hunt, Childrens Activites at the Car Park,Family Pet Sow, Sun 19 Aug 2pm Live Music Event etc. etc.  01341 250955 Dysynni Dogs Companion Dog Show at Bwylchgwyn Farm. Lots of fun classes to enter Fri 24 Aug 7.30pm your beloved family pet and some great games, Cor Meibion Bro Dysynni such as ‘Temptation Alley’; Fastest Retrieve; and (Welsh male voice choir) Summer concert at much more. Refreshments will be available. This is Catholic Church, Tywyn. Pay on door. a fundraiser for some new equipment we are hoping  Ron Marshall 01654 710687

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Fri 24 Aug 7pm Sat 25 Aug 7.00pm (every 4th Saturday) Quiz night, Headway Meeting Fairbourne Village Hall  01341 250955 At Y Ganolfan Llwyngwril. Our usual monthly meetings are open to anyone who has suffered Sat 25 Aug 5pm a brain injury and includes family members and Fairbourne’s Annual Race the Train carers.  Pat Griffiths: 01341 250591. fun evening, watch or participate.  01341 250955 Sun 26 Aug 6pm Sat 25 – Sun 26 Aug Cor Meibion Bro Dysynni Annual Model Railway Exhibition at Y Plas in (Welsh male voice choir) Aberdovey sea front as part Machynlleth of the Aberfest. Free with a mixture of layouts and trade stands including one selling jewellery and ornaments made from Mon 27 Aug 11am recycled glass. It is also planned that August will see Village Hall Games morning. the moving of the school wall at Corris as the first From 1pm on the beach, sand /stone sculpture stage of developing Corris station from its current competition and duck race. 7.30pm Village Hall basic state. A model of what is planned and how it will Music by Acoustic Folk Group “MUMBO JUMBO” fit with the rest of the site can be seen in the museum. tickets from newsagents.  01341 250955

Sat 25 – Sun 26 Aug 11am Fairbourne Festival SEPTEMBER Fairbourne Village Hall, Art show, Stalls, Music by Salty Dog, refreshments, Car boot, Children’s Tue 4 Sept 2.00pm (every 1st Tuesday) activities. Open days at Bowls Club and Golf club, Tywyn Women’s Institute treasure hunt around the village.  01341 250955  See 7 Aug entry for details.

Sun 26 Aug from 1pm, Tue 4 Sept 8.00pm (every 1st & 3rd Tuesday) Fairbourne Festival Pet Show Folk night at the Slaters Arms, Corris Beach Road car park, various fun categories, all  See 7 Aug entry for details. domestic pets. Fancy dress steam train 7pm to the point, all welcome.£2.00, tickets from Penrhyn Bar. Wed 5 Sept 7.30pm (every 1st Wednesday)  01341 250955 Llanuwchllyn Women’s Institute  See 1 Aug entry for details. Sat 25 Aug 11.30am Sioe Abergynolwyn Show Wed 5 Sept 7.30pm Cae Gorsaf Abergynolwyn Station Field LL36 9UR TALK: Ceramics in the Garden Grand Opening by the Carnival Queen at 12 noon by Alan Gayden. Llwyngwril Garden Club, in Y Admission: Adults £2, Children £1. Win a narrow- Ganolfan, Llwyngwril. ALL welcome!! Details: 01341 boat holiday worth over £1000. Entry on admission. 250260. Draw at 4.45pm. Hot Food, Hog Roast, Exhibition Tent, Beer Tent & Cader Ales, ‘Pink Pod’ Ice Cream, Thu 6 Sept 10.00am – Noon (every 1st Thurs) Stalls, Carnival Queen, Awards and Cups, The ‘Tom Hearing Aid Clinics Rolt’ Cup, Dysynni Male Voice Choir, Abergynolwyn  See 2 Aug entry for details. Silver Band, Tug of War, Wheelie Bin, Sack and ‘Spacehopper’ Races, Line Dancing, Pet Show, Thu 6 Sept 8.00pm (every 1st Thursday) Vintage Vehicles, Dysynni Dogs, Fun and Games... Zikr, Dances of Remembrance  and much more! Follow us on Facebook @Sioe See 2 Aug entry for details. Abergynolwyn Show.

66 Sibrydion Thu 6 Sept Fri 21 Sept 8.00pm (every 3rd Friday) National Theatre Live Streaming of ‘Julie’ Dances of Universal Peace – Dawnsio O 01654 710260 [email protected] Heddwch Byd-Eang  See 17 Aug entry for details. Sat 8 Sept 10am – 12 Arthog Village Hall Open Morning. Sat 22 Sept Come along with your friends and neighbours and ‘Uprising - Spirit of ’68’ fi nd out about the events and facilities available at a weekend of fi lms exploring cinema and the your local Village Hall. We will be launching our new legacy of that incredible year. INFO: 01654 710260 Book Swopping Service during the morning. Bring [email protected] any books you would like to donate or swop. A warm welcome to all. Wed 26 Sept Barmouth WI Wed 12 Sept ‘Resorts and Visitors on Cambrian Coast’ by John NT Live productions – Merry Wives of Windsor Hirst  Janet 01341 281224 01654 710260 [email protected] Wed 26 Sept Wed 12 Sept 9pm NT Live productions of Sir Ian McKellen’s Cor Meibion Bro Dysynni King Lear (Welsh male voice choir) at Trefeddian Hotel,  01654 710260 [email protected] 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) Into OCTOBER: Pub Philosophy  See 9 Aug entry for details. Wed 10 Oct 7.30 pm KEITH BECKINGHAM Tywyn Wurlitzer Sun 16 Sept Organ Concert at Neuadd Pendre Brook St Tywyn ‘Spitfi re’ LL36 9DP Concerts £9 at the door (£8 in advance Documentary, to celebrate the centenary of the RAF. from Flame Lily Health Store, High St. Tywyn)  01654 710260 [email protected] Fri 12 Oct 10am until 2pm Sun 16 Sept 10.00–2.00pm (every 3rd Sunday) Valuation Day at Llanelltyd Village Dolgellau Farmers Market held by Halls of Shrewsbury,raising funds for the  See 19 Aug entry for details. Rotary club of Mawddach.  01341 423459

Mon 17 Sept 8.00pm (every 3rd Monday) Acoustic Jam – Mach  See 20 Aug entry for details. Get your We’re a events listed community Mon 17 Sept 2.00pm magazine for DAVID LOWE & ADAM EVANS (COS Midlands in here! our community Event) TYWYN WURLITZER ORGAN (it’s free) CONCERTS spirit. At Neuadd Pendre Brook St Tywyn LL36 9DP We want to help make local gatherings as Concerts £9 at the door (£8 in advance from Flame popular and well attended as possible Lily Health Store, High St. Tywyn) – just supply us the information for your event or group and we’ll drop it in. For more information, call 01341 250884 or email: [email protected]

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Rural/Mobile Banking: Cash withdrawals ATM can give your usual daily limit. Post Office Services Paying cash/cheques in At each session there is also an ATM Balance Enquiries service, where you can withdraw cash Postage: Stamps up your normal banking limit. Posting parcels/letters etc. Pennal: Bills: Water Rates, Telephone Bills (BT) Tuesday 11.00am – 12.30pm Household Bills: Gas, Electricity, Wednesday 8.30am – 10.00am Council Tax….In fact any bill with a barcode on it. Llwyngwril – Riverside Stores: Tuesday 8.30 – 10.00am Travel: All Currencies available, but often Wednesday 11.00am – 12.30pm requires one week’s notice to obtain it. Travel Insurance. Corris – Institwt: Monday 9.00 – 11.30am Gift Cards: For all major stores. Tuesday 9.00 – 11.30am Fishing Licenses & Health Lottery. Friday 9.00 – 11.30am Saturday 9.00 – 11.30am Even mobile Post Offices can provide these services.

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Consultations by appointment AGE) who would be willing to commit a little time, (not a lot as it is only published 6 times a year) MACHYNLLETH TYWYN to help to ‘grow’ the area we can deliver to, by‘ perhaps agreeing to deliver to the houses in your Graigle, Graig Fach College Green Machynlleth SY20 8BB Tywyn LL36 9BY road, perhaps, if you don’t currently receive it this way. Or perhaps you do receive it, but can see that Mon-Fri: 9am–6pm Mon-Fri: 9am–7pm Sat: 9.30am–1pm Sat: 9am–midday the volunteer may struggle a little, if lots of steps are involved, up and down, you may be willing to 01654 702444 01654 710416 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 FIVE STAR 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 CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING distribute around. (It would be a huge task to take on a whole town!) but we could deliver to certain Top Quality Services Including: roads if someone volunteers to take them.- just CARPET CLEANING RUG CLEANING say what you can realistically commit to for the foreseeable future, every two months. 25 copies, UPHOLSTERY DEODORISER 50, 100 or just 10. It all helps and keeps us all in CLEANING TREATMENTS touch with what’s going on. We have no one to deliver in Llanegryn (apart from MATTRESS CLEANING STAIN REMOVAL me) and rather than stop delivering there, when our volunteer had to give up, I have been doing it A PERSONAL SERVICE myself. I also always deliver to Penmaenpool to FOR ALL OUR CUSTOMERS Arthog (not including Arthog). Anyway, if you feel you can help, please email CARPETS DRY IN 1 HOUR [email protected] or ring me 01341 250884 or contact me on facebook messenger. Jackie Lowe (Dolgellau) Find us on I will be delighted to hear from you. 01341 421322470013 Debbie Ashton, Editor 07876 070005

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