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Sibrydion 5 Sibrydion Looking out for each other Cymunedol

Well, I never imagined that this situation with a virus originating in far off Wuhan in China, would develop into a Worldwide pandemic, where local people would be finding shortages in the shops of Snowdonia!

Advice is changing daily, and all we can do is to follow the government’s guidance, (whatever we may think of them), we have to trust the powers that be to make the right calls. If we all just take note of all the people around us in our villages and towns and check if they need anything fetching, or posting, etc. Most of us are likely to be fine and so helping to provide for those less fortunate, whom are high risk, with compromised Immune systems, or already unwell, would be the neighbourly thing to do. If not seen someone for a while, phone them if you have their number, or knock on the door, remembering to keep your Debbie Ashton, distance. Editor

Looking out for someone else, about whom we wrote in Sibrydion last issue, we have created a justgiving page to see if we can raise enough funds to get a Memorial Stone for Teodozia the Polish lady whose grave in St Celynin’s graveyard, is only marked with a weathering wooden cross, which won’t last forever.

We have had a lot of comments and interest in the article, and we can only try to imagine the life that Teodozia had in Poland during wartime and what happened to her before arriving in Llwyngwril. Many Poles were sent to Siberia/Kazakhstan by the Russians. Others were murdered by the Russians at the Katyn massacre of 20,000 Polish officers and academics.

One of our readers’ mother was also from the Russian annexed part of east Poland near Lwõw, and escaped via Iran and Palestine. She went to school in Palestine at the church/army school SMO. Perhaps Teodozia did too. (This lady now lives in a Polish home near Pwllheli).

As a result of our article, we have received the offer to make the headstone, to respect Teodozia’s Polish origins, to include Polish language and the Polish emblem of the white eagle. We hope that our other readers will visit the page, donate and share the link to the fundraising page and perhaps we can provide her with a fitting memorial which will last ‘for ever’ https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/teodoziamemorialstone

The outcome of the fundraising calendars that after expenses were deducted, Contributors/ the approximate sum of £700 was raised. This will give each charity a donation advertisers – Please of £140 each. This will be issued asap, with just one or two outlets still to note the submission confirm the funds raised. The winner of the £150 incentive to sell the most deadline for content copies, was Fairbourne Post Office, who sold a total of 53 calendars. It was a in your diary (see long and far from easy project. I won’t be doing another calendar! right) –and supply in good time. Many Debbie Ashton – Editor thanks. 01341 250884 or [email protected]

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Sibrydion 7 A major loan exhibition, Refuge and Renewal: Migration and British Art comes to MOMA, Machynlleth MOMA Machynlleth, Mon–Sat 10am – 4pm

At a time when more refugees than ever before Prussian and First World wars and the crucial have been forced from their homes worldwide, a influence of émigrés who came from eastern and major exhibition about the role of refugee artists central Europe during the 1930s and 1940s, while in British art from 1870 to the present comes to the looking forward to the present when the reception Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in Machynlleth. of refugees from war-torn Iran, Iraq and Syria and their contributions to British life are more The most ambitious exhibition in MOMA contentious than ever. It recounts extraordinary Machynlleth’s history has been developed in and deeply moving stories of escape from partnership with the Royal West of England dispossession, persecution, intellectual oppression Academy and brings together important works and war as well as fascinating interactions with from public and private collections including Tate, British artists. V&A, Ben Uri Art Gallery, National Museum Wales and the National Library of Wales. Thousands Amongst the artists included in the exhibition are of people are expected to visit the exhibition at French Impressionists Claude Monet and Camille the gallery, which was recently highlighted in the Pissarro who sought refuge from the Franco- Guardian’s 10 best rural art galleries in the UK. Prussian War, artists who came to Britain in the First World War such as Lucien Pissarro, George The exhibition, which features over 70 artworks Minne and Valerius de Saedeleer and British across four galleries, looks back over the last artists who helped them, W. R. Sickert and Frank 150 years to explore how migrant artists were Brangwyn. At the centre of the exhibition is the perceived by their peers in Britain and how their extraordinary impact of émigrés from Nazi- influence excited or inspired new art. It explores dominated Europe, explored through works by the temporary exile of refugees from the Franco- Naum Gabo, Kurt Schwitters, Barbara Hepworth, 8 Sibrydion Images, left to right: György Gordon (1924–2005) Mother on her Deathbed, 1956, oil on canvas, 36 x 29 cm. Gift of the Estate of György Gordon, 2017, University of Leeds Art Collection © Artist’s Estate. Camille Pissarro (1830-1903), La Route, Effet du Neige, 1879, oil on canvas, 46.5 x 56.5cm. New Walk Museum and Art Gallery, Leicester, UK. Reproduced courtesy of Leicester Arts and Museums Service. Photo: © Leicester Arts & Museums / Bridgeman Images. George Minne (1866 – 1941), Small Wounded Boy, 1898, bronze, 25 x 10 x 7cm. By kind permission of The Gregynog Trust. Edith Tudor Hart (1908 – 1973) Two Young Miners, c.1935, photograph. National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth © Estate of Wolfgang Suschitzky. Samira Kitman (b.1984) Islamic Art Geometric Design, 2013, tempera on paper, 35 x 35 cm. collection of /© the artist.

Ben Nicholson, Peter Lanyon, Josef Herman, Heinz Refuge and Renewal: Migration and British Art Koppel, photographers Edith Tudor-Hart and Bill is accompanied by a full-colour publication from Brandt and the animator Lotte Reiniger. More Sansom and Company, which will be for sale at the recent artists represented include Josef Koudelka, exhibition. Samira Kitman, Hanaa Malallah and Mona Hatoum. A lunchtime talk by Dr Peter Wakelin will take The exhibition’s guest curator, Dr Peter Wakelin, place at 1pm on Wednesday 8 April and a says, “Years ago I was drawn in by the stories seminar bringing together expert speakers to of two artists who escaped to Britain from Nazi explore the themes of the exhibition will take Europe, Josef Herman from Poland and Heinz place on Saturday 9 May. Koppel from Germany, who had a profound Refuge and Renewal: Migration and British Art impact here. It’s been a privilege to work on this is open Mondays to Saturdays, 10am to 4pm, exhibition and the accompanying book and look from 14 March to 6 June 2020. Admission is free. back over 150 years to get a perspective from Monet to Mona Hatoum. Refugees and émigrés Generously supported by The Richard and Ann Mayou Fund, have made extraordinary contributions in all The Lambert Family Charitable Trust and the Friends of walks of life - medicine, science, publishing, The Tabernacle. business, music as well as art. But opportunities Part of the Insiders/Outsiders Festival have been missed at times when refugees and (www.insidersoutsidersfestival.org), émigrés haven’t been engaged with by their a nationwide arts festival celebrating contemporaries, so I hope the exhibition holds refugees from Nazi Europe and their useful lessons for the future too”. contribution to British culture.

Sibrydion 9 Local Interest Tywyn Diddordebau Ileol

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Kid’s ballet classes – Mondays, from 4.00-4:45pm (ballet infants), 5.00-5:45pm (ballet juniors) Contact Sarah Verity Gibbons. Adult Dance Fitness – Mondays 6-7pm and Wednesdays 7:30-8:30pm – Sarah Verity Gibbons. Kid’s Street Dance Classes – Wednesdays. Contact Sarah Verity Gibbons. 4-4:45 (street infants) / 5-5:45 (street juniors) / 6-6:45 (street seniors) Bingo – 1st, 2nd & 3rd Monday in month. 7.30–9.15pm. Contact. 01654 710694 or 01654 711839 Freewheelers Social Club – Every Tuesday 2.00–4.00pm. Various activities. Contact 01654 711839 Table Top Games for Ladies – Every Thursday 2-5pm Contact: 01654 711477 (Mrs Sheila Webster) Modern Jive classes plus social dancing. Every Thursday 7:30 to 9:30 - just turn up! No commitment needed, all abilities can learn easily. £2.50. Contact Steve & Sue Rollins; [email protected] 07747196014 or 01654 288538 Whist Drive – 3rd Friday in the month. Doors open 6.30pm for a prompt start a 7pm. Contact: 07795 415455 (Mary Page) TYWYN Regular Events @ BAPTIST CHURCH

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12 Sibrydion The South Meirionnydd Older People’s Forum By Richard Stoner

South Meirionnydd Older People’s forum is a group would like to hear more directly from an recognised organisation, founded in 2002. Its aim organisation, we can arrange this. We can also is to promote the welfare and interests of older make representations as a group to address issues people living in Tywyn and the surrounding area. which are important to or members and whilst we The Forum provides a facility for older people do not always get the desired result, we are at least to come together to raise concerns and discuss heard, as a group, whereas individuals may not be issues, that particularly affect them. The Forum heard. also acts as a source information on issues such as The Forum is not affiliated to any political party, health care, social welfare, safety in the home and is non-sectarian, is not a charity and is totally a range of activities available in the area. independent. So come along to a meeting and The Forum acts as an ‘umbrella organisation’ when see for yourself. You will be most welcome. making representations to Local Councils, County The next meetings will be on Wednesday 29th Councils, Health Boards and other organisations as April and Wednesday 27th May. appropriate to the interests of the older person. Meetings are held in the Neuadd Pendre, Social Centre in Brook Street, Tywyn, on the last Wednesday of each month, with the exception of August and December. In December, the Forum holds a celebratory lunch, giving an opportunity to socialise and meet new friends. Meetings commence at 2.30pm, with light refreshments – SEASONAL– available beforehand. There is no charge for membership, but a voluntary donation towards refreshments is appreciated. The Forum invites topical specialist speakers throughout the year, to keep everyone informed on relevant topics with, of course, opportunities to ask questions. These meetings can be very wide main two ranging and lively. A previous Chairman of Betsi course from courses from Cadwallader University Health Board responded £10.95 Vegan & Vegetarian £15.50 to an invitation to speak to the members and he options available had an ‘interesting’ afternoon!! To ensure current topicality, we do not commit too far in advance to speakers, to retain flexibility. Attendance is usually around thirty to forty or more people and there is always room for more. The more members, who attend, the wider the range of topics that arise, to be brought to the attention of appropriate bodies. Whilst we have meetings regularly, the subjects discussed is www.tynycornel.co.uk 01654 782282 usually determined by those present. If the

Sibrydion 13 Local Interest Diddordebau Ileol Bala

Church services in Bala

Christ Church (Anglican), Ffrydan Road 1st & 3rd week: only 9.30am: bi-lingual Holy Eucharist Services 2nd & 4th week: 9.00am Welsh and 10.30am bi-lingual Also Thurs: 11.00am 5th Sunday Mission Area service 10.00 am Evangelical Church Sunday 10.30am and 6.30pm evening service Canolfan Bro Tegid, High Street Capel Tegid (Methodist), Tegid Street Sunday 10.00am – Welsh Capel Annybrynwyr, (Congregational) Sunday 10.00am now held in Fatima Catholic Church Coleg Y Bala (Presbyterian), Ffrydan Rd Young at heart service: 6.00pm (tea and Cake) for 6.30pm – Welsh service Our Lady Of Fatima (Roman Catholic), Saturday 4.00pm High Street.

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. North Wales Police: 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 Sailing 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.

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Local Interest Llanegryn / Bryncrug / Diddordebau Ileol Abergynolwyn

Regular activities at Neuadd Llanegryn  Bookings or enquiries / Pwyllgor Neuadd Egryn: Holly Griffiths 01654 710793. Cymdeithas Egryn Avril 01654711232. Cyngor Cymuned Llanegryn Llywela 01654710613. Table Tennis – Mondays 7.30pm onwards in the Main Hall. Players at all levels welcome. Pwyllgor Neuadd Egryn Committee – 1st Monday at 7.30pm Cymdeithas Egryn – [In Welsh, learners welcome] 3rd Monday at 7.30pm Cyngor Cymuned Llanegryn Community Council – 4th Monday at 7.30pm Coffee and Chat – Thursday mornings 10.30–11.45am. Drop in for friendly informal chat over coffee and biscuits. All welcome. Make and Mend – Thursdays 10am–1pm and 6–9pm in SHED EGRYN our community workshop. We will try and help YOU repair broken items, or make something from scratch. Or just call by to see what we are about over a coffee.

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 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

Pilates classes with a qualified instructor. Monday 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 Jan-Dec 2.00-4.00pm, admission £2. Tel 01654 782671 Line Dancing – Every Wednesday at 7.30pm, admission £2.50. Tel 01654 782331 Tai Chi - Every Thursday, 3.00 to 4.00pm, admission £3. For more info call: 01654 782262

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Sibrydion 17 Local Interest Corris / Aberllefenni / Ceinws Diddordebau Ileol

Regular activities at Institiwt Corris

 Corris Institute has a flexible 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 office space for rent, with fibre broadband access. Bookings or enquiries:Elaine, 01654 761346 or email: [email protected] www.institiwtcorris.org.uk

Post Office – Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 9.00–11.30am. Free cash withdrawals, cash & cheque deposits for highstreet banks, travel money, Royal Mail and Parcelforce, Post Office financial services, home phone and more. Saturday Papers 9.45–11.30am. 01654 761692. 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. Yoga – Mondays 7–8.30pm. Beginners & intermediates welcome. BYO mat. Amy 07484 796602. After School Club – Organised child care and activities during term-time 3.30–5.30pm. 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 Deri – Social group for over 50’s – 2-4pm 2nd monday of the month.

ATM/CASH Gerddi Bro Ddyfi – Cards Wanted Rural Post Offices At each session there is also an ATM Gerddi Bro Ddyfi – the Mach Community Gardens has a box of cards for sale in service, where you can withdraw cash Corris Post Office. up your normal banking limit. They have been given by people who, having Caroline and Tom Mynard are once again the bought them, have never sent them and no owners of Dyfi Stores and Post Office. longer want them. Buyers make a donation, with Please note the new operating times for Pennal proceeds helping to cover the cost of maintaining and Llwyngwril: the garden. Pennal – where?: We are running out of cards. If you have any Tuesday 9.30am – 12.30pm you no longer want, we would receive them Llwyngwril – Riverside Stores: gratefully. Please just drop them in to the Wednesday 9.30am – 12.30pm Corris Post Office (Opening hours on the left). Many thanks. Corris – Institwt: Monday 9.00 – 11.30am Tuesday 9.00 – 11.30am Friday 9.00 – 11.30am Saturday 9.00 – 11.30am

18 Sibrydion RESIDENTS Sunday 26th April DAY2020

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Sibrydion 19 Local Interest Aberdyfi / Pennal Diddordebau Ileol

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] 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 10am–3pm – Aberdyfi Art Society. Guest tutors. Chairman is Debbie Townsend Fridays 2–3pm Move to the Groove. Sandy Andrews 07790 045445

Regular activities at Canolfan Pennal  Our multi-purpose community centre provides facilities for the use of all sections of our community and beyond. It consists of a hall with stage, meeting room for about 25 people and a well-equiped kitchen. Bookings and events range from parties, dinners, fun-days, displays, concerts, workshops amd meetings. For bookings or enquiries: [email protected], on Facebook or call: 01654 791221.

P.O & Café - Tuesday morning 11.00am–12.30pm (Post Office only) - Wednesday 8.30–10.00am Gwynedd Ddigidol / Digital Gwynedd - free drop-in sessions with IT specialist – restarts in Sept. Knit & Natter - 1st Monday of every month 7–9pm (a week later if bank Holiday) Tuesday Club - 2nd Tuesday of every month 2.30–4.30pm Yoga - Every Monday & Wednesday evening 6.30pm Whist Drive - 1st Thursday of every month 7.30pm Merched y Wawr - 3rd Thursday of every month 7.00pm

Celebrating International Women’s Day To celebrate International Women’s Day, local women gave out free hand-made shopping bags to customers at the Co-op supermarket in Dolgellau on Sunday, March 8th, much to the delight of surprised shoppers. Many thanks to the Co-op for their support and to all those who made donations. Also thanks to the The beautifully made cotton bags were created by husbands who were on hand to lend a strong hand organiser Kathleen Aikman and her sister Liz, from and support the cause. Dyffryn Ardudwy, where Kathy is a community councillor. Kathy and her team were also supporting Pictured...Kathy Aikman and her sister Liz handing the South Meirionnydd Food Bank with a collecting out their home made cotton bags in Dolgellau on tin and a trolley to collect items. Sunday, International Women ‘s Day.

20 Sibrydion We’ve managed to avoid increased ticket prices for 7 years but sadly, rising costs mean we now have no choice.

ALL audiences at the Magic NEW PRICES Lantern are important to us but it Adults £7 is our regular visitors who enable Pensioners/Children under 15 £6 us to remain open 364 days a year. So yes, prices are going up - but we have devised a membership MEMBER PRICES scheme to allow our regulars to visit for similar and in some cases, Adults £6 cheaper prices. Pensioners/Children under 15 £5 Members will enjoy £1 off our new standard film prices as MEMBERSHIP PRICES well as other benefits - Member Newsletters and Screenings, Membership passes are valid for 1 year free entry to our Open Mic and certain other ‘after film’ events Adult £12 and discounted prices on Private Hire. Plus, money raised from Membership will go towards cinema refurbishment projects - Pensioner £10 we really want to improve our seating! Child (under 15’s) £2 www.tywyncinema.co.uk Telephone: 01654 710260

Sibrydion 21 “I run a small business. It’s been a very difficult six months for us, we lost a contract with one of our major clients and I just haven’t been able to replace it with new business. Now I’ve just received a huge energy bill. It feels like the last straw and I’m really stressed.”

I’m sorry to hear about your problems. The first You can get free, confidential, independent thing to do is to call the Citizens Advice consumer and impartial advice from your local service on 0808 223 1133. They can often help to Citizens Advice. Citizens Advice Gwynedd resolve problems with energy suppliers. can be contacted on 0345 450 3064 Monday – Friday. 10.00am – 3.00pm. It’s particularly important to do this quickly if There is also advice online at you’re on a business contract and you’ve been told www.adviceguide.org.uk. you’re going to be disconnected. If this happens an extra fee can be added to your bill, and then there’ll be another charge for being reconnected. If you think the bill is wrong, get in touch with your energy company. If you are a microbusiness you can only be charged for gas or electricity you’ve used in the last 12 months - they can’t send you a new bill dating back longer than a year. If the bill is correct, but you just can’t afford it, your energy supplier might agree to a payment plan. Cyngor cyfrinachol, diduedd, Work out a realistic budget so you know you’ll rhad ac am ddim be able to afford the payments. Here at Citizens Free, confidential and impartial advice: Advice we can help sole traders and individuals, but for other businesses there’s the Business 0345 450 3064 Debtline on 0800 197 6026. Codir tâl galwad lleol ar alwadau Calls charged at local rate Moving forward, If your bills are being estimated you might be paying more than you need to. Set up a reminder on your phone to send monthly meter Am gymorth hawlio Credyd Cynhwysol readings to your supplier or see if you can get a For help with claiming Universal Credit: smart meter installed. You may also find switching energy companies 08000 241 220 will save you money. You could also try energy Galwadau yn rhad ac am ddim. efficiency measures such as switching off Calls are free of charge computers and other equipment overnight, using energy efficient light bulbs or making sure your www.cabgwynedd.cymru / premises are insulated. www.cabgwynedd.wales

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Scanned by CamScanner Local Interest Llwyngwril Diddordebau Ileol

Regular activities at Y Ganolfan, Llwyngwril

 Bookings or enquiries: Sue Hamlin 01341 250062

Clwb Gwril – 1st Monday in the month, for the over 50s. Full programme of events/ talks/ social Afternoon at 2.00pm Cymdeithas Ddiwylliadol – Every 1st Monday at 7.15pm. This is for Welsh Speakers and Learners are welcome to join. Singwril – Every Monday apart from the 1st in the month, at 7-9pm. £3/session, including tea and cake! More details from [email protected], 07815574477 and Facebook ‘Singwril’ 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’. Garden Club – Every 1st Wednesday. Meet 7pm, talk starts at 7.30pm. You don’t need to be a gardener to come along. See Events Diary for programme. 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, ([email protected]) seven days prior to the following meeting, or verbally to any of the Council Members.

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Sibrydion 25 y / H tor an s e i s H Tywyn & District TYWYN

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Sibrydion’s April/May 2019 issue featured an article In August we enjoyed trips to Holywell and Penrhyn on the establishment and first year of the Tywyn Castle using public transport and car share. There and District History Society. Now, towards the was also an exchange visit with Harlech Historical end of our second year it may be a good time to Society, with whom we have also exchanged expert review progress. The past year has been a busy speakers. We will continue this valued link and and exciting one attracting an ever-increasing forge further ties with other historical societies membership. We are now preparing our third year’s and associated bodies. In January we enjoyed our programme of five membership-chosen themes and second year’s celebratory meal at the Wharf Cafe of have booked an impressive line up of speakers. the Talyllyn Railway. In our first year we obtained a In our third year we will be participating in two

National Heritage Lottery grant Tywyn History Trails further major projects. As part of the Llechi to create and install five history Walk 2 Cymru/Wales Slate bid for World Heritage information boards in Tywyn The Seaside status, the Society will be creating and installing and two history trails, The Town Fold out trail map inside an information board in the High Centre and The Seaside in English Tywyn History Trails Street to introduce Tywyn to and Welsh versions. This project Walk 1 visitors. Also, Tonfanau has been has been successfully completed. The Old Town chosen by London-based social Fold out trail map inside The boards and leaflets have met enterprise Faith in Society as with widespread approval and one of three sites focusing on the the latter are available from many experiences of the volunteers who ry / Ha to ne is s H local outlets. The professional TYWYN worked with the Ugandan Asian & l a d D r is A work by Ian Clewett (Formation trict / a’r refugees accommodated in 1972. Devised and published by Tywyn & District History Society Supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund

Creative) in Corris and by Signs formationcreative.co.uk Corris: in Designed The Society has agreed to liaise with Workshop near Coed y Brenin is the project in the creation of an oral ory / H st an i e H s excellent. The Society would like TYWYN history archive under the leadership & D l a is d tr r to thank the owners of the sites, Tywyn ict / a’r A of Chairperson Hilary Harrison. Our Devised and published by Tywyn & District History Society Library, the Beach Cafe and the Bro Dysynni Designed in Corris: formationcreative.co.uk Supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund Secretary Quentin Deakin has also Male Voice Choir, who contributed to the been working with Richard Stoner, success of our pre-installation exhibition and local secretary of RAFA and Town opening ceremony. The project required a large Councillor, Marisa O’Hara, on the contribution of the commitment from the Society’s officers and trail parish of Bro Ystumanner to a touring exhibition on committee but without the enthusiasm and support the hundredth anniversary of the Church in Wales. of all the members and local residents we would Bro Ystumanner’s contribution covers the 1940’s. have achieved nothing. We hope that the Society will continue to provide All the second year’s invited speakers have been an inclusive, informative and enjoyable forum for all excellent, both those from as far away as Cardiff with an interest in history. and others, equally eminent, from Tywyn itself. The Tywyn & District History Society meet on the themes were varied, each attracting extra visitors third Monday of the month in the Back Rooms drawn by their particular interest. On our alternate of the Baptist Church, High Street, Tywyn. All members’ follow-up nights some thirty members welcome. Non-members admission £3 at the and residents have made well-researched and door. Annual membership £10. expert contributions to each theme.

26 Sibrydion Programme for the year May 2020 to April 2021

Date Speaker/s Title of presentation 2020 May 18th Scott Lloyd, Author & Lecturer at ‘Arthurian legends and place-names in Wales’ Bangor University June 15th Neil Evans, Author & retired ‘Saint David Up-to Date: the cult of Lloyd George’ Lecturer of Coleg Harlech July 20th Members’ & residents’ e.g. local Liberal MP’s of the twentieth century contributions e.g. Haydn Jones, e.g. political history of the constituency August Trips to be arranged, arising from chosen themes Sept 21st Rhidian Griffiths,retired Director ‘The National Library: origins and development’ of Public Services at the NLW Oct 19th Members’ & residents’ contributions Poetry and literature e.g. the English and Welsh-speaking poets of Wales Nov 16th Michael Freeman, retired Curator ‘Eighteenth and nineteenth century visitors of the Ceredigion Museum to Snowdonia’ Dec 21st Members’ & residents’ ‘The History of Outward Bound’ contributions: Glyn Davies 2021 Jan 18th Quentin Deakin, Author & retired ‘Army camps in the era of National Service and the Head of History early Cold War’ Feb 15th Members’ & residents’ An update on research and progress on the contributions, to include Hilary ‘Tonfanau Ugandan Asian resettlement- work of Harrison, Chairperson of TDHS volunteers’ project March 15th Jane Dew, retired Lecturer ‘The History of Aberdyfi’ & Exhibiter April 19th Members’ & resident contributions Aspects of the history of Aberdyfi e.g. the history of the pantomime

Sibrydion 27 Local Interest Fairbourne & Friog Diddordebau Ileol

Regular activities at Fairbourne & Friog Village Hall

 The recently refurbished Village Hall offers includes a state of the art kitchen to 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 LL38 2EQ To book the hall email us at [email protected], phone us on 01341 250386 or contact a committee member. You can find us on Facebook and Twitter.

Weekly Activities MONDAY Tai Chi 11.00– 12 Noon Art & Craft Group 1.30–4.30pm TUESDAY Stretch & Tone 10.00– 11.00am Keep Agile 1.30–3.00pm. Suitable for all ages The Ark 4.00–5.30pm – St Cynon’s children & youth club Aftershock 5.00–6.15pm WEDNESDAY Table Tennis 10.00– 12 Noon (2–4pm on 3rd Wednesday of each month THURSDAY Badminton 9.30– 12 Noon Indoor Bowls 7.00–10.00pm

Fortnightly Activities Ti a Fi Parents and Toddlers Group 1.00–3.00pm (2nd and 4th Wednesday) Tech Doctor 12 noon –2.00pm (check posters, notice boards or online for dates)

Monthly Activities Bingo 10.30am– 12.30pm (every 3rd Wednesday) Garden Club 10.30am– 12.30pm (last Tuesday of the month) Quiz night 7.00– 10.00pm (last Friday of the month) Check our notice board or drop in on a session for more information. (Times & dates are subject to change occasionally)

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28 Sibrydion A BRIEF HISTORY OF Fairbourne Community Bowling Club Fairbourne Community Bowling Club as we know it 10 years. Great dedication and enthusiasm was today opened its doors in 2008. However its history given by everyone, to maintain and develop the goes back over thirty years. A group of bowling club to its present status. This has seen the enthusiasts got together and were given permission procurement of machinery for green and grounds to use the lawns belonging to the Springfield Hotel maintenance, a variety of woods for players of all for bowling. When that land could no longer be ages, a boules pitch and latterly an orchard area with available for bowling, they were fortunate to be raised beds for vegetable growers and much more. offered the use of lawns belonging to the Fairbourne Sadly however over time membership numbers Hotel. Eventually it became clear that a purpose have declined, so we need to get the word out again built and permanent green was necessary for the about what a great facility we have. This project is club to prosper. a superb example of a community project built by Eventually in 2007, some of the membership a community pulling together, to build a social and (totalling approx 30 by now ) formed a Consortium sporting amenity to be used by all. to oversee the possible purchase of a suitable piece The new playing season approaches and the club of land for this purpose. With member would welcome interest from all in the community, contributions and fundraising and planning, over young and older to visit and sample the enjoyment a period of three years the Consortium was able and good company that the club offers. No to purchase one acre of land from a local farmer. equipment or special knowledge is required, all are In May 2008 work began on a project to build a available at the club. Tea and cake are a must and three lane bowling green at its present home. readily available. Financial backing was sought from and obtained by If you are looking for a pleasant pastime, do come Gwynedd Council, the Welsh Assembly Government along and give it a try. Visitors are always welcome and European Objective 1 Fund. The busy and too. Tuesdays and Saturdays are club member industrious membership looked into all possible days when you can meet members and give it a go. revenue sources. Depending on the weather we play from April to The great day arrived in 2008, when the green was September. opened by local MP Mr Elfyn Llwyd. A cosy new To find out more about Fairbourne Community Clubhouse was added later, in 2013 with Lottery Bowling Club you can contact our Treasurer, Mike Funding. These facilities are set amidst the glorious Murray, 01341 250518, or Secretary, Gareth Owen scenery of the Mawddach estuary and have been 01341 422495 ([email protected]). enjoyed by the community and visitors for the past

Sibrydion 29 Local Interest Ganllwyd / Bontddu Diddordebau Ileol

Regular activities in Ganllwyd Village Hall

 The hall has a beautiful hall and kitchen suitable for parties etc. to hire from £10 per hour, plenty of parking. For booking and enquiries, call 01341 440601 or [email protected]

Whist drive 2nd Sat of month 7.30pm Pilates Tuesdays 8–9pm Merched y Wawr 1st Mon Sept to April 7.30pm Community Council 2nd Wed 7.30pm High intensity keep fit Sun 10–11am Village Hall Meeting 1st Wed 7.30pm Bingo Last Wed 7.30pm

Regular activities in Neuadd y Pentre, Bontddu

 The hall has a stage, kitchen, toilets and a meeting room. We invite people to book the hall for regular activities during the day or weekends. £6 an hour. For bookings please contact Shelagh on 01341 430371

Pilates Mondays from 7.00–8.00pm. £6.00. Andrea Vaughan: 07950477152 Line Dancing Tuesdays & Thursdays from 7.30–8.30pm. £3.00 (Classes currently full) Jim Edwards: 07800863482, [email protected] Body Sculptor Class Wednesday’s from 7.00-8.00pm. £6.00. Lyndsay Rhothwell: [email protected] Children’s Music Club Sundays from 10.00–11.00am. £3. Suzy on: 07775331241

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Regular activities at Arthog Village Hall

 The Ganolfan is a fantastic venue that lends itself easily to all types of events: from parties for children and adults to funeral, christening or wedding receptions. It is an ideal location for business meetings or courses and its large clear hard floor and high ceilings give perfect opportunity for dance and fitness classes. The hall is available to hire for business use or personal use at very competitive prices. We have a fully fitted kitchen making us the perfect venue for self-catered functions or for serving food catered outside. Showers, hot water and central heating mean we offer a great resting site for cyclists or weary walkers tired from enjoying the scenic Mawddach Trail or many of the other local routes. To book the Hall please contact our Caretakers Martin and Bekki Stott on 07497 361165. Yoga – Gentle/beginners Yoga 6-7pm / Intermediate Dynamic Yoga 7.15-8.45pm, every Tuesday. Niki Rees – fb.Mawddach Yoga 07884554150 or email: [email protected] Keep fit, flexible & balanced using Yoga to retune & regulate the mind & body. Knit & Natter Group – 7.30pm, 2nd Wednesday of the month Sequence Dancing – 7.30pm, every Thursday. Contacts: Jean 01654 711121, Dorothy 01341 250876 Heavenly Connections – 7pm Fridays, fortnightly. Spiritual group with guest mediums. Dysynni Dogs Obedience Classes. Monday evenings 6–9pm 6pm Puppy class. 7pm Adult beginner. 8pm Advanced. Drop in session - First Saturday of the month, 10-11am, open for tea, coffee, book exchanges and a chat.

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Sibrydion 33 34 Sibrydion Sibrydion 35 A personal experience of a loved one diagnosed with Dementia By Dilys Williams

I knew very little about Dementia until my auntie I became more interested in what causes Dementia went to Llys Cadfan, in Tywyn, eighteen months and undertook two, online courses through the ago diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and unable to live globally run, free education from The University at home with my uncle who was in his nineties. of Tasmania, who are at the forefront of research Like most people, it was only when she was in Dementia www.utas.edu.au/wicking/ diagnosed with Dementia, that I become affected, understanding-dementia These courses helped along with other family members, by the effects on me considerably to gain a better understanding of a loved one of this terminal illness. Life changes the disease and I can highly recommend them if for everyone and will never be the same again. It you want to know more. is particularly hard on the sufferer’s partner and children who lose the person they know and love Statistics about Dementia are staggering: but still see them as they were. • There are currently around 850,000 people Llys Cadfan is a care home that provides later life with Dementia in the UK care for those diagnosed with one of the many types of Dementia and also provides support and • It is estimated that between 40,000 and advice to family members and friends of those in 50,000 people in Wales are currently living their care. It is also a Day Centre. with Dementia Llys Cadfan also provides short-stay provision • This includes more than 2,200 people for those living with dementia giving respite for in Wales with young onset Dementia carers as well as supporting people to continue to (Dementia that starts before the age of 65) live within their own communities. The staff are dedicated, caring, knowledgeable professionals • Clearly the impact of Dementia on society who love the people in their care. is much wider when we consider carers and family members At first, I just visited to see my auntie but then I found I was spending more of my time there • 1 in 6 people over the age of 80 have talking to the other residents as well as my auntie Dementia and joining in with their activities. They are all • 70% of people in Care Homes have Dementia individuals with different characters, and all have or severe memory problems stories to tell you, they love chatting with anyone who will listen. • There are over 42,000 people under the age of 65 with Dementia in the UK. The figure An important part of the care they receive at Llys will be ever increasing as the population Cadfan is through stimulating activities such as lives longer. jigsaws, painting and drawing, craft activities, singing, bingo, word searches and quizzes • Dementia is a terminal illness that affects and exercise class once a week provided by people in different ways, depending on the DementiaGo. type of Dementia.

36 Sibrydion The impact can be physical, emotional and psychological and can also profoundly change the I have learnt such a lot by visiting Llys Cadfan practicalities of everyday life and it is only when and the key lessons from being with those a family member or friend develops Dementia diagnosed with Dementia have been: that we start to understand the impact on the one diagnosed and their family and friends. Everyone is • To live in their world not yours affected by this terminal illness. • Know that they will not remember your last Partners feel guilty that they can no longer care visit so you must remember that your loved for their loved one at home; they mourn the loss of one enjoyed it at that time their partner who is not the same person now, that they once knew; they expect the same affection • Listen to them, it is their thoughts that are and love from their partner that they once had but important not yours no longer receive. They become frustrated at the • Don’t be upset if they don’t want to talk to lack of communication and attention they want. If you they are elderly, then they find it very difficult to change from having a partner living with them to • Don’t disagree or argue with them being on their own in the family home. My uncle • When out, think that the awkward elderly had been married for over sixty years and now person in front of you at checkout may be had to adjust to living on his own but visiting his suffering with Dementia wife on a daily basis. He saw a physically healthy woman and couldn’t understand why she couldn’t • Don’t treat someone who appears confused come home and for him to look after her. He had with disdain, but with help and caring. to learn that she was in the best place and that • Be as thoughtful about their partners and he could not have provided her with the 24/7 care family, as they are suffering too. Those she required. It was very distressing watching him diagnosed with Dementia are often living struggling to cope and adjust, but he has now, and in their own world but the one who is also communicates with other residents in Llys Cadfan suffering is the partner and main carer who and joins in with some activities. Such as: one day may have to deal with someone they don’t they were making cakes, but one resident didn’t recognise and may treat them with anger know what to do so he did it for her, being a baker and lash out. in his past he was so pleased to show them how to do it. Adjustment for him was difficult and took a long time but he had a lot of support from Llys There is support and help available, Day Cadfan and his family. centres and Care Homes like Llys Cadfan, and Organisations: www.ageuk.org.uk www.alzheimers.org.uk “Partners feel guilty that www.dementiauk.org/about-us they can no longer care for Llys Cadfan staff try to raise funds through their loved one at home; sponsored events and raffles but they also rely on donations from the public to enhance the lives they mourn the loss of their of those they care for. I soon realised that I could help with Llys Cadfan’s fund raising for amenities partner who is not the same such as equipment, trips and Christmas meals by person now, that they once giving the donations I get from the historical talks I give around Gwynedd, North Powis and North knew” Ceredigion to Llys Cadfan. Continued over

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This year the home is trying to raise funds to Dementia sufferers remember their past and the purchase a beach wheelchair so they can take times they enjoyed such as being on a beach and them to the lovely Tywyn beach in the nice weather these wheelchairs would make such a difference in where childhood memories will be relived. These not only them enjoying the experience of being on wheelchairs are very expensive (£3,500–£4,000) a beach, but it would be stimulating and healthy. and relying on the usual donations would mean it The staff at Llys Cadfan are exceptional would take a while to achieve the target figure. professionals who genuinely care for the well-being I therefore set up a crowd funding page with of those in their care and love each and every one JustGiving https://www.justgiving.com/ of the residents. crowdfunding/dilys-williams Any one of us, as we grow into old age, may be diagnosed with Dementia and will rely on our family, friends and caring professionals like those I have found at Llys Cadfan. My purpose now is to “This year the home is trying raise awareness of Dementia and the help that is to raise funds to purchase a available and to be personally aware every day of how lucky I am, and to try my best to treat those beach wheelchair so they with Dementia with my love and understanding. It could be me one day that suffers from Dementia! can take them to the lovely Tywyn beach”

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40 Sibrydion From www.rhs.org.uk Find more advice and detailed Garden Diary instructions on their website. Monthly Jobs for April … and into May Keep weeds under control Weeds can be Watch out still, for late frosts and protect controlled without resorting to weedkillers. Cultural tender plants. Frost can affect many plants, and or organic control measures rely on killing or is particularly damaging to tender new growth and restricting the weeds by physical action, from blossom in the spring. The risks of frost damage can manual removal, hoe-ing, to smothering, burning be reduced by taking some simple steps to protect and using weed barriers. the plants in your garden.

Protect fruit blossoms from late frosts Most Earth up potatoes, promptly plant any remaining. top fruit and soft fruit are very hardy but once Potatoes are a versatile vegetable that is eaten all they start into growth in spring, flowers and buds year round. The tubers vary in size, colour, texture are especially vulnerable to frost and may need and taste and can be grown from spring to autumn. protection to crop well. Use fleece or cloches Plant out summer bedding at the end of the Tie in Climbing and rambling roses. Rose pruning month. From elaborate public garden designs and ensures that plants grow vigorously and flower street planters to the smallest front garden, bedding well each year. If left, climbing roses can become plants provide a temporary decorative seasonal a tangled mess of branches with very few flowers. display for beds, borders, containers and hanging Rose pruning is not difficult. baskets. Bedding can be grown from seed, bought as young seedlings (plug plants) or purchased as pot- Sow hardy annuals, herbs and wild flower seeds grown specimens, often in multi-packs and cellular outside. Many vegetables, annuals, biennials and trays, ready for planting. herbaceous plants can be grown from seed sown outdoors. The secret to success is to prepare a good Water early and late in the day to get the most out seedbed, free of weeds and with a crumble-like soil- of your water and recycle water, wherever surface texture. possible. Water is a limited and valuable resource, but is also essential for plant growth. To make the Start feeding citrus plants.Oranges, lemons and most of water, collect what you can rather than use limes are great container specimens, making it mains (tap) water. Store and use it safely. easy to enjoy the flavour and sweet scent of citrus in any garden. Overwintering them successfully is Regularly hoe off weeds. See no 1 in April tasks easy in a frost-free place, such as a greenhouse or Open green house vents on warm days to prevent conservatory. over-heating and over drying out of plants. Increase water given to houseplants. Mow lawns weekly. All lawns need mowing; it is Houseplants come in all shapes and sizes, many with one of the most frequent, and most important, architecturally stunning foliage, and others with tasks in maintaining a healthly lawn. Getting the beautiful blooms in every colour. Apart from regular cutting height and frequency right can make a watering and feeding, most require little attention. huge difference to the ongoing health of the lawn. Sow new lawns or repair bare patches. Patches in Check for nesting birds before clipping hedges. lawns can appear for a number of reasons, and when Hedges require formative pruning on planting, they do, it is always advisable to repair them. Re- plus maintenance trimming to keep them within seeding, or turfing bare patches will prevent weeds bounds. Pruning times vary depending on germinating in the patches, and of course, it looks the type of hedge. much better Sibrydion 41 Nature Notes by Rennie Telford

The Mystery of the Missing Moth Any aficionados of detective stories and TV suddenly appeared and was fluttering up against programmes will be familiar with the way in the windows, all of which were shut. He darted which the smart Alec detective pieces together back into the house, shutting the door behind him seemingly unrelated and irrelevant incidents to , to find a jar to catch it in, but when he returned it arrive at a neat and unexpected conclusion. had completely disappeared. All the windows and I don’t know about you, but I can never work out the conservatory door were shut so the strange what the denouement will be, even though all the moth must have been somewhere in the room, clues are there, so it was quite gratifying to solve but despite an exhaustive search he could find no a little puzzle that occurred recently. sign of it. It certainly wasn’t for lack of trying as It involved a torrential hail storm on the Mawddach he investigated every nook and cranny, picking up estuary in January this year which resulted in ornaments , looking behind pictures, pulling out the reappearance of an unusual moth which chairs but all to no avail. It was only with great had mysteriously disappeared from a house difficulty that he was dissuaded from actually conservatory in Fairbourne in November of last dismantling the washing machine and tumble year. The tale also involves a leaking pair of boots dryer. and a teapot. Having a weakness for alliteration, Although he had not been able to get a photo of I have called this little incident (which might have the moth before it disappeared, he had got a close even tested Sherlock Holme’s deductive powers), look at it and had managed to sketch a remarkably ‘The Mystery of the Missing Moth’. accurate and lifelike drawing of it, from which I Intrigued? Then if you’re sitting comfortably, was able to reasonably confidently identify it as I’ll begin. a Hummingbird Hawkmoth. Quite a few of these distinctive, immigrant moths have been seen Back in November last year a friend of mine was locally last year, usually hovering in front of flowers working in his conservatory, happily engaged in on sunny days, feeding on the nectar with their some model making, when he was surprised to long tongues, looking for all the world like exotic find that a large and unusual looking moth had Hummingbirds from the tropics --hence the name. Images: Rennie Telford 42 Sibrydion A few of these moths occasionally over winter winter. I presently have it snoozing away happily in this country, finding somewhere sheltered to in an open ended tin can (which quite immaterially hibernate and see out the winter months. This once contained mushy peas) in my unheated shed, particular specimen though, seemed to have so hopefully, later this year, I might be treated to vanished into thin air - my friend was adamant the sight of it hovering around the flowers and that it was not anywhere in the conservatory and shrubs in my garden. there seemed no way it could have got out of the On a serious note, I would be really interested sealed room - so it seemed as if the missing moth to hear of any sightings of one of these striking was destined to join Lord Lucan and Shergar in the moths locally - they are mainly day-flying and quite annals of unexplained disappearances. distinctive in appearance and behaviour so keep Now let’s fast forward to the middle of January your eyes peeled in your gardens, especially on this year. My friend (to protect his anonymity we’ll sunny days in the summer or early autumn - or for call him Mr Mothman) was walking his dog down that matter, in your conservatories in November! on the Mawddach Estuary when he got caught in a torrential downpour. It was one of those maelstroms of rain, hail and wind where you have to lower your head and battle into the horizontal deluge, knowing that it will find out any weak spots in your waterproofs and wet weather gear and by the time he had squelched his way home his boots were wetter on the insides than they were on the outside. So as soon as he arrived at his house the first thing he did was to switch on the heater in his conservatory and put his boots The accommodating teapot on top of it to dry off. Later that day he was in the conservatory, which by this time was quite warm (although I’m not sure what the atmosphere was like with a pair of steaming boots in the corner) What’s in a Name? when an amazing thing happened. On the window Every animal and plant and in fact every living ledge was an old decorative teapot in which he organism, has its own scientific or binomial name kept various odds and ends and slowly, out of which is the same for each particular species the the spout crawled a sleepy looking and rather world over. These are those long and usually bedraggled Hummingbird Hawkmoth, which unpronounceable names, which in general mean shivered its wings for a while and then started nothing to the majority of us. I mean, if I was to fluttering at the window. This time, determined say, that I had seen a brightly coloured Erithacus not to lose it again, he managed to catch it and rubecula in the garden this morning, most people contain it in a jar. The rise in temperature in the I suspect would stare at me blankly, whereas if I room had obviously been enough to rouse the used its common name of Robin, everyone would moth from its winter sleep in the cosy and secure know what I was talking about. However the use of depths of the narrow teapot spout where it had scientific names is eminently sensible as it avoids been safely hidden for two months. The lid of the any possible confusion as to which species you are teapot had been regularly lifted on and off over referring to, as the common names of creatures this time in order to put something in or take can vary wildly from one country to another or something out, but this had not disturbed it and it even from area to area. Take the above mentioned had remained there undetected and unsuspected, Robin for instance - the bird that is called a Robin until the warmth had made it think that perhaps in America is a completely different species to the summer had arrived. Of course, there would have Robin in this country - but the respective scientific been very little food around, in the form of nectar names (the rather unfortunately named Turdus at this time of the year, so releasing it outside was migratorius, in the case of the American bird) make not really an option - the best thing to do was find it quite clear to an ornithologist to which bird you somewhere cool and secluded where it hopefully are referring. could resume its hibernation and see out the

Sibrydion 43 Continued > While we are on the beach, there are some other rather strangely named creatures that you As I said it is a very sensible system of naming, but occasionally come across, attached to a piece like a lot of sensible things, you’ve got to admit of washed up driftwood or a buoy that has come that it is a bit boring - a lot of the common names loose and ended up on the beach. They are rather are so descriptive and neatly sum up the character strangely called Goose Barnacles; - but why? or habits of a particular creature. A case in point was an influx of strange little creatures on Fairbourne beach recently. If I started to tell someone about the large numbers of Velella velella of the Porpitidae family which had appeared on the beach, I should imagine that the reaction would probably be a smothered yawn and a polite attempt to change the subject (or a rapid departure). However if I was to say that the beach had been invaded by hundreds of bright blue By the Wind Sailors, it might perhaps engender a bit more interest. I mean! What a great descriptive Goose barnacles (Lepas anatifera) name! - ‘By the Wind Sailor’ - it perfectly encapsulates the nomadic life of these strange little mini-jellyfish type creatures. They bob along Well, these are those crustaceans, that have a on the surface of the sea looking like miniature surf shell which is vaguely shaped like a bird’s head boards with bright blue, erect, gas filled sails which on the end of a long stalked ‘neck’ giving them propel them wherever the wind takes them - in this a superficial resemblance to the neck and head case, rather unfortunately to end their days on the of a goose. In medieval times this rather fanciful strand line of Fairbourne beach. similarity gave rise to the belief that although starting off life in the water, they eventually grew into geese, which is why the Barnacle Goose was so named. Mind you, I suspect that this highly unlikely myth was enthusiastically cultivated as it meant that, although on religious grounds it was forbidden to eat meat on a Friday, the poor old Barnacle Goose could be eaten as it apparently originated in the sea and could therefore be classified as fish. Some common names, although descriptive, can be a little inaccurate at times. For instance the name Oystercatcher seems to suggest that this bird feeds exclusively on oysters, whereas, though they may eat oysters occasionally, their main food source is much more likely to be mussels - and I don’t blame them, have you ever tried to open an oyster? I’ve still got the scar on my thumb from my last botched attempt. Then there is the Black Headed Gull, which actually has a chocolate brown coloured head - and that only in the summer. In the winter it By the Wind Sailor (Velella velella) loses its brown cap and just has two patches on its cheeks. But to be fair, I suppose the name The Chocolate-brown Headed, Seasonally Changing Gull would be a bit of a mouthful, although there

is a moth which often turns up in my moth trap, Image: By the Wind Sailor: Rennie Telford. Goose Barnacle – RamiAubourgr - Wikimedia CC. 44 Sibrydion which rejoices in the less than snappy title of The Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing - a name which doesn’t really roll off the tongue does it? When it comes to really dramatic and imaginative names though, some of our native woodland toadstools are hard to beat. These names just cry out to you to find out a bit more about them: The Destroying Angel, the Blusher, Poison Pie, Wood Woolly-foot, Fly Agaric, the Deceiver, Death Cap and the rather wonderfully named Chanterelle, to name but a few.

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As Avril and I prepare to leave the Meirionnydd inescapable, but Japan’s different words support Riviera after eight years of ministry, I have had a fluidity and flexibility. In 1872 japan adopted the cause to reflect upon that strange commodity we Western clock but before that in their capital city call ‘time’. It seems we can have too much of it Edo (now Tokyo), bells marked the beginning of when we wait to be attended to or indeed too little each hour. Each hour was named after the animals when we are enjoying ourselves. Pensioners are of the Chinese zodiac so cow, mouse, chicken, described as time rich cash poor when in fact many horse all had their own hours. In winter, daytime retirees don’t seem to have time to fit everything hours were shorter than in summer and night in! “If only there were more hours in the day!”. hours longer. The bells told people when to rise, eat and sleep. In 1872 the bells were forbidden and I was amused to read in the newspapers in ‘time was torn away from nature’. Cosmic time was January this year of a headteacher having to hold lost in favour of Chronos, ‘clock time’. up a large clock to teach children how to tell the time by the twelve-hour clock. The children had There is another level which I call ‘instant time’. become dependent on the 24-hour clock on their For over 40 years I was a lawyer in private practice digital phones. This made me think whether such when ‘time meant money’. This attitude to children had a different attitude to time. They time is more demanding than clock time. The would not have had the experience of seeing technological revolution has brought instant the purposeful movement of the large and small messaging and 24-hour information. My practice hands and, perhaps, as a result would grow up benefited from all the developments of the digital less anxious about the passing of time. Time, after age, but it does have its dangers. The demand all, is a construct of human activity. It is nothing for instant communication encourages reactivity without measurement. We place such stress on the without the opportunity for reflection that the passing of one minute to the next. Where would letter writing age gave us. Jules Holland’s Hootenanny on New Year’s Eve on Finally, there is God’s time. He is not limited by all BBC2 TV be without the large clock face counting our human efforts to control and measure ‘time’. down the minutes and seconds! “With the Lord, one day is as a thousand years and Time has different levels. As we look into the a thousand years as one day” (2 Peter 3. 8-9). When sky on a clear night, we may catch sight of a a financier asked God if this verse was true and was shooting star which means for that star ‘time’s told it was, he said “well then, a million pounds to up’. Stars age. Physicists tell us the universe is us must be like a penny to you”. God replied “well, ageing. I suppose this is called ‘cosmic’ time. For yes” and the financier said “well, Lord, will you give centuries, efforts have been made to measure it me one of your pennies?” The Lord replied “yes, of so we have calendars of years, of seasons, day and course, just wait a minute”. night. I read the other day that whilst we have Well, my ‘time’s up’ as a contributor to Sybridion. one word for time, the Japanese have many. ‘Ko’ My thanks go out to our gracious editor and to from Sanskrit describes “vast time”, ‘Setsuma’ a everyone who has spent ‘time’ reading my articles minute measurement of time, ‘ta-imu’ (taken from and for the words of encouragement I have the English ‘time’) is used for stop-watches and received “from time to time”. races, ‘jiken’ is used as in ‘what is the time’. To us, in our digital age, time can seem relentless and Rev. Lindsay Ford Photo by David Becker on Unsplash 46 Sibrydion

THE CHURCH IN WALES Bro Ystumanner Ministry Area Bro Ystumanner is the Ministry Area of the Church in Wales at the southern tip of Snowdonia. There are now nine churches in the Area, visitors and newcomers are very welcome. Our churches are open everyday at least from 10am to 4pm, except for Fairbourne in the winter. Services are all Anglican, and bi-lingual where possible. Worshippers of all denominations are very welcome.

Tywyn, St Cadfan’s. Llanfihangel-y-Pennant, St Michael’s. Services: Sundays at 11.15 am No regular services but visitors welcome. Holy Eucharist, 2nd and 4th Sundays each Exhibition about Mary Jones who walked month, 8.00 am & Wednesdays at 10.30 am. barefoot to Bala to obtain a Welsh bible, plus Healing Service on 3rd Sunday at 3pm. model of the Dysynni Valley. Silent Prayer: Wed and Fri at 8am & 5pm. Caretaker: tel 01654 782262 Churchwarden: tel 01654 712116 Yr Hen Eglwys Llangelynnin Old Church. Aberdyfi, St Peter’s. No regular services. Evening Service at Services: Sundays at 11.15 am. 5.00 pm on 26 April and 31 May. Churchwarden: tel 01654 767935 Churchwarden: tel 01341 250534

Abergynolwyn, St David’s. Llwyngwril, St Celynnin’s. Services: Sundays at 9.30 am. Services: Sundays at 9.30 am Churchwarden: tel 01654 782632 except 12 April, 26 April and 31 May. Churchwarden; tel 01341 250534 Fairbourne, St Cynon’s. Services: Sundays at 11.00 am. Pennal, St Peter ad Vincula. Churchwarden: tel 01341 251066 Services: Sundays at 9.30 am. Churchwarden: tel 01654 702121 Llanegryn, SS Mary’s and Egryn’s. Services: Sundays at 11.15 am. Churchwarden: tel 01654 710630

Ministry Team The Area is led by the Vicar, Revd Dr Ruth Hansford. Assisting her are a Curate – Steve Rollins, three non-stipendiary clergy - Revd Nigel Adams, Revd Celia Adams and Revd Christina ten Wolde and two Readers - Meryl Gover and Sue Whitehouse. March 2020

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Sally Friswell: 07851 314519 / [email protected] Photo by David Becker on Unsplash Sibrydion 47 Celebrating a Century, 1920 – 2020

An Exhibition and Events to Celebrate the Centenary of the Church in Wales

March 31st 2020 is the 100th birthday of the Church in Wales. Disestablished from the Church of England in 1920, the last 100 years have seen many changes.

The churches of the Bro Ystumanner Ministry Area are celebrating with an exhibition travelling to each of its churches in turn. This will focus on each decade of the century, as well as a brief history of the Church in Wales, and will provide an opportunity to reflect on past events, and explore some of the diverse and rich history of our local communities.

Each church is currently planning an event at the time they are hosting the exhibition, so do please look out for posters and more information. At our events, 10% of any money raised will go to the Church in Wales Centenary Fund for Housing Justice Cymru, supporting homeless people in Wales, and Christian Aid, supporting the peace-keeping work of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan.

Welcome to churches joining the Ministry Area Along with the Centenary, Bro Ystumanner Ministry Area is also pleased to welcome St Cynon’s, Fairbourne and St Celynnin’s and Llangelynnin Old Church in Llwyngwril, to our group of churches from Easter.

Tues 31 March at 7.00 pm in St Cadfan’s, Tywyn The Celebration begins with a Service of Thanksgiving. Rev. Lindsay Ford, who is retiring as vicar of Llwyngwril and Fairbourne at Easter, will be preaching.

The Exhibition, April – September

April: St Cadfan’s, Tywyn May: SS Mary and Egryn, Llanegryn June: St David’s, Abergynolwyn July: St Michael’s, Llanfihangel y Pennant August: St Peter’s, Aberdyfi September: St Peter ad Vincula, Pennal

For other centenary events see the Diary pages

Croeso / Welcome

48 Sibrydion Photo Competition Win a goat to be named after you!

The 12 goats won will be bought COMPASSION DIRECT UK by CDUK for a village in Ashanti, Ghana where we dug a well and EARTH IS THE HOME WE SHARE helped rebuild a school. The children of the village are too malnourished to learn and need the milk to grow and develop, and More information on CDUK’s work at the the village needs the goat economy. school can be found on our website www.compassiondirectuk.org together The theme of the photographic competition is: with the full rules of the competition. EARTH IS THE HOME WE SHARE – so all photos Good Luck. submitted should have relevance to this theme. Registered charity No.1113505. The contest is open for Facebook submissions only. email: [email protected] The 12 winners will have a goat named after them, receive a personalised certificate & agree that their photo will become part of a page on CDUK’sWe dug next a well & planted fruit trees at this mountain school calendar. CDUK HELP CHILDREN LIVING IN POVERTY COMPASSION DIRECT UK The competition will run for 16 weeks fromABROAD & SUPPORT THE ENVIRONMENT 1 April until 15 July 2020. Judging will be by CDUK WHERE THEY LIVE. EARTH IS THE HOME WE SHARE Trustees and will take place before the end of July; WE ARE ALL VOLUNTEERS, JOIN US OR MAKE results will be posted on our FacebookA page DONATION and TO HELP CONTINUE OUR WORK on our website www.compassiondirectuk.org Registered charity 111350 All photos submitted should be in jpeg format only. www.compassiondirectuk.org TO ENTER your photograph, ‘Like’ CDUK’s Facebook page at Compassion Direct UK @direct. compassion, make a comment about or give a title to your photo, tagging two Facebook friends, post your JPEG photo on our site - it will be moderated before becoming public. You may submit a maximum of 5 photos. Please share this page on We dug a well & planted fruit trees at this mountain school your Facebook site. CDUK HELP CHILDREN LIVING IN POVERTY The number of Likes for the photo will be taken into ABROAD & SUPPORT THE ENVIRONMENT account by the judges, but the judge’s decision on WHERE THEY LIVE. aesthetics and subject matter will be final. WE ARE ALL VOLUNTEERS, JOIN US OR MAKE Entry is FREE. We are all volunteers at CDUK, so the A DONATION TO HELP CONTINUE OUR WORK more money we receive, the more projects we are able to fulfil. So, if you wish to make a £5 donation Registered charity 111350 please text CDUK to 70970. To give more please go www.compassiondirectuk.org to our donation page on our website. Sibrydion 49 Train Drivers WANTED Could YOU help run our model trains?

Dolgellau Model Railway is a scaled replica of part of the Ruabon to Barmouth Junction line as it was in the early 1960’s. The model was built by Liverpool Model Railway Society using records and photographs of the actual line, buildings and countryside that existed before closure in early 1965. To further carry on their work, Dolgellau Model Railway Group was formed to expand and, where appropriate, enhance its superb modelling and layout features to support public exhibition opportunities. A detailed model, it accurately recreates the life of Dolgellau and Penmaenpool stations and we have made a significant investment in finding and using authentic locomotives and rolling stock of the period.

Wherever your specific talents lay, you could have a lot to contribute to the overall development of a significant railway model display. Although clearly the model is of a specific place and time, the group is interested in developing features which reflect broader issues, such as earlier railway development. The group come together once a month, usually on the second Saturday, from March to October. The display is held in the vestry of Ebeneser Church, Meyrick Street, Dolgellau and we meet there from 10.00 am onwards. Having successfully exhibited to the public over the last few years, we are actively seeking new If you would like more information or are skilled and semi-skilled members to join us in interested in joining us please contact: “driving” the display forward. Your expertise Roger 01341 251357 [email protected] or may lay in operating your own model layout or John 01341 421093 [email protected] combining an interest in modelling and the social Check out the Events Diary to see our upcoming aspects of railway history. public exhibitions.

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ADNIL CREATIONS

Beautiful handmade accessories, using the Japanese Kanzashi art of ribbon folding Hair accessories to suit all ages and occasions, Scarf pins, brooches and pendants

Keepsake bridal accessories include bouquets, corsages, boutonniere’s And hair accessories.

Pieces are decorated with Swarovski crystal’s, Pearls and rhinestones Items made to order

Email [email protected] Or visit Love to Create, High Street Tywyn

Sibrydion 51 Christ Church Presbyterian Aberdovey English Chapel

Church Barmouth Wednesdays & Fridays 10.30–1pm Church open Welsh Service – 9.30 Sundays for refreshments and sale of FairTrade products. English Services – 11am & 6pm Sundays Midweek Meditations: Wednesdays 2.15-4pm: For more info – Mr G Vaughan Jones Silent prayer and a study of the Psalms. 01341 280 892 / [email protected] Crafters’ Corner: Fridays 2-4pm all are welcome to come and learn and practise their crafts. Ice Cream Sundays: 11.00am Summer sundays Barmouth Elim – Family-friendly worship for all. Pentecostal Church WoW! Worship on the Wharf! Sundays 6.00pm Join Aberdyfi Christians Together in the Wharf Pastor: Rev Dawn Robinson. Gardens for a time of worship together, led by Sunday Service at 11.00am. Scripture Union Cymru. Revelation Bookshop: Open Mon–Thurs Simon Morgan 01654 767336 and/or email: 10.00am to 2.30pm [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 Our parish stretches along the coast from Bontddu in the south to Llandecwyn in the north. Our purpose is to worship God, to grow the church and to love the world. All services use both Welsh and English and are either Holy Communion or Morning Prayer. Details can be found on our facebook pages. https://en-gb.facebook.com/broardudwy/

Sunday Services - Every Sunday Llanfihangel y Traethau 11.30 am Harlech 9.30 am Llandanwg as shown on noticeboard / in magazine Llanfaiw 9.30 am Llanbedr 9.30 am Llanddwywe (Talybont) 11.30 am Llanaber 9.30 am Abermaw/Barmouth 11.30 am The monthly single combined Bro Ardudwy service at one church will be advertised.

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

(The Catholic Church 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

52 Sibrydion Events FridayDigwyddiadau Walkers

From trickles into torrents, the water was raging

Waterfalls in full flow looked amazing

It seems like weeks of so much rain -

Will we ever see the sun again?

Now a week has passed with sunny skies

And fluffy clouds before our eyes.

Spirits are lifted by the overhead orb Shining and round, not just a daub Mawddach We can enjoy the warmth, just sat on a seat Wholefood

Our cheeks going pink, what a treat Co-operative Cyfanfwyd We hope it won’t be a passing phase Mawddach This brightest of blue upon our gaze! We have been supplying wholefoods, organic and ethically sourced food, and environmentally friendly We meet every Friday at 9.30 in the school household products to our lay-by in Friog, opposite the closed up members at good value garage, by the Fairbourne turn. Lunch, drinks, prices for over 30 years. sit-on mats, boots, comfy clothing are needed. The Co-op is open to local As we walk to the weather our route is not known residents in the Mawddach till the day before. We get back around 3.30 ish. area and beyond. Members pay an annual subscription Christine Radford 01341 250814 of £12 and participate in the running of the Co-op from our new premises at: The Old Changing Rooms, Dolgellau Park, LL40 1AU.

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

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

Sibrydion 53 Mother Earth by Brian Wilkes

Mother Earth is fighting back After too many years of plunder. She has many means of attack, The least of these is thunder. She has drought and fire Need a Venue for hosting an and plagues so dire, event for your organisation? Earthquakes and flood she will use The main theatre, dressing room, kitchen To rid herself of greed and abuse. and clubroom are all available for hire. Rates are available on our website We mine the soil, in search of gold www.theatrfach.co.uk/booking or call: To feed our feeble vanities. Jacki (see above), or Richard Withers: We rape the Earth for oil and coal [email protected] / 01654 761358. To swell our wealth, but now we are old. We realise that it’s our fate So cease it now. Is it too late? www.theatrfach.co.uk Nature tells us, We are on fire Box Office: 01341 422680 Fauna and flora face extinction Many to satisfy human desire Dolgellau Amateur Dramatic Society No time to spare for procrastination. Glyndwr Street, Dolgellau LL40 1BD

54 Sibrydion Events Events Diary DigwyddiadauDigwyddiadau

REGULAR & WEEKLY EVENTS

Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays Tuesdays 2.00–4.00pm (weekly) 1 Apr – 7 Oct 1.45pm (weekly) Freewheelers Social Club Barmouth Bowling Club Neuadd Pendre Brook Street Tywyn. We are a Come along and have a game of flat green bowls Charity organisation holding numerous activities at £3 a session. Beginners are welcome and tuition including Bingo, Quiz, Music, Games and will be given. A healthy outdoor activity for all the interesting talks on a topic of interest. We have family, with friendly members of the Club. Day Trips to various locations and have Lunches  Mari 01341 280043 and Buffets too. New Members always welcome.

MONDAYS WEDNESDAYS

Mondays 4.15–5.45pm / 6.00–7.30pm Wednesdays 10.30–12.30pm (weekly) (weekly, term time) Coffee Mornings – Y Ganolfan Llwyngwril Yoga Classes – Barmouth Come and enjoy a chat, coffee/tea and cake to The Arts Room, Dragon Theatre. Improve your support Y Ganolfan. Dydd Mercher. Bore Coffi i strength, flexibility and general well-being.Early gefnogi’r Ganolfan bob bore. Mercher o 10.30 tan session, Gentle Yoga; Later session Dynamic Yoga. 12.30. Dewch am sgwrs, paned, a chacen. £7.50 drop in or £30.00 over 5 weeks. www.traceyyogamassage.co.uk Wednesday 7.00–9.30pm (weekly)  Tracey 01766 770610 / 07809 485323 Batala Bermo at The Venue in Barmouth. Have fun and to learn Mondays 7:30pm (weekly, term time) to play Samba rhythms on a variety of drums. Cambrian Coast Community Choir No experience is needed, just enthusiasm and A fun, friendly, mixed choir singing songs from all energy. This community band will give you instant over the world, all taught by ear by a skilled leader. friendships and opportunities to learn new skills No experience or musical knowledge needed. and travel abroad with the world wide Batala We sing for us, not for competition or public family if you wish. Come and give it a go you will performances. VENUE: We have returned to the be welcomed. newly refurbished Llanbedr Village Hall.  Neil on 01766780096 for more details. Wednesdays 5.15 / 6.30-8.00pm (weekly) Yoga – Llanelltyd Village Hall Gentle/Beginners class 5.15-6.15pm, £5. TUESDAYS Intermediate Dynamic Yoga 6.30-8.00pm, £6. Keep fit, flexible & balanced . Yoga Asana & Tuesdays 7.30pm (weekly, term time) Pranayama Breathwork = Harmony, Relaxation. Machynlleth Wind Band  Niki Rees 07884554150. fb.Mawddach Yoga. Y Tabernacle, Machynlleth. We are a community band which meets EVERY TUESDAY during term time. New brass and wind players always welcome. Due to changing Coronavirus situation, For further details please contact the Musical PLEASE CHECK with organisers that events Director, Sally Marshall 01654 781304. Or visit our website or face book page. are happening as scheduled before travelling.

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REGULAR & WEEKLY EVENTS Thursdays 7.30–9.30pm (weekly, term time) Singin’ Wimmin’ – Barmouth THURSDAYS Arts Room, Dragon Theatre. Singin’ Wimmin is an acapella, women’s choir. Songs are taught by ear Thursdays 10.00am–2.00pm (weekly) so you don’t need any previous singing or musical Dolgellau Thursday Market experience to join in. We sing beautiful songs from around the world in harmony. Our musical leader At The Ship Hotel, Dolgellau. Spread through 3 is Julie who encourages everyone to have fun rooms. A local produce market selling locally and laugh a lot...which relieves stress and makes produced foods, seasonal veg and plants, arts, you feel good. Whatever singing experience or crafts and gifts. Coffee and teas available through ability you have, if you are a woman who wants to the Hotel.  Pauline 01341 423390 have fun singing then Singin’ Wimmin is for you. Sessions cost £5 ...first session is free. Thursdays 7.30pm (weekly)  Sandra 01341 247561 or Ann 01341 247382. Fairbourne Dance Club – Sequence Dancing Arthog Village Hall. The easiest way to learn Thursdays 3-4pm (weekly) ballroom dancing as the steps are all there and Tai Chi the choreography is all done for you. Beginners Y Ganolfan, Abergynolwyn. Admission £3. Welcome. Admission £2, (incl. tea and biscuits) Contact 01654 782262.  01341 250317 or 01341 251018

Thursdays 7.00–8.30pm (weekly) Thu, 5 Sep 10:30am (Weekly) Gentle & Progressive Yoga Taught Art Group Tywyn Scout Hut. Newcomers always welcome. Dolgoch. Friendly group. Beginners and Please bring a Yoga mat cushion, blanket/sleeping experienced welcome. All media. Anytime bag and water. £6 per session payable weekly. between 10:30 to 3:30pm. £2.50 per hour (stay as  Gill 01654 710470 [email protected] long as you like).  Angela - 07468 608597

Thu, 2 Apr 7:30 pm APRIL Showcasing Youth Concert Series: Edirisinghe Brothers Wed, 1 Apr 7:00 pm Y Tabernacl, Machynlleth. Danushka Edirisinghe, Greener Drinks Cello, won the Gregynog strings Competition; At George III Pub, Penmaenpool. The third Greener student at the Junior Royal Academy of Music; his Drinks meet up Come along & meet your Mawddach brother Avishka won the accompanist prize; studen neighbours, discuss your environmental concerns & at the Royal College of Music. £12.00 (Machynlleth ideas of how we as a community can take action. Music Club and under 18 free) FREE. Vikki Mill - 07976746146 Hugh Ramsbotham - 01654 702121

Wed, 1 Apr 7.30pm (every 1st Wednesday) Thu, 2 Apr 10am – Noon (every 1st Thurs) Llanuwchllyn Women’s Institute Hearing Aid Clinics At The Village Hall New members welcome, Dolgellau Leisure Centre & Tywyn Baptist church refreshments and interesting guest speakers. Drop in clinic to check and service hearing aids - Betsi Cadwalader University Health Board trained

56 Sibrydion Events Events DigwyddiadauDigwyddiadau

volunteers. General servicing, new batteries, tubing Sun, 5 Apr 10:30 am and domes. No appointment needed. FREE. Family Fun Day Vicki Hawes - 07503215574 Tea Room at Tan y Bwlch Station. Come and join the family fun day - footplate rides, bouncy castle, Thu, 2 Apr 8pm (every 1st Thurs) entertainment and activities. Reduced price train Zikr, Dances of Remembrance fares to get you from Porthmadog or Blaenau At Derwenlas Hall, near Machynlleth SY20 8TN. Ffestiniog - free parking at the station. FREE. These Dances are meditation in movement that can Sandra or Deby 01766 590464 (thu - sun) or facebook help us be in touch with the sacredness of all life. messenger @tearoom at Tan y Bwlch station. Dances are easy to learn and everything you need to know for each Dance is taught first. Croeso i bawb Tue, 7 Apr 2pm (every 1st Tuesday) – everyone is welcome Cost: £5. Contact Sandra Tywyn Women’s Institute Sunfire for more details: [email protected] At the Baptist Church (Tywyn). Visitors are welcome, www.dancesofuniversalpeace.org.uk refreshments are being served.

Fri, 3 Apr 10:30 am (Every 1st Friday) Tue, 7 Apr 8pm (every 1st & 3rd Tuesday) Ymarfer Club – Welsh Conversation Club Folk night at the Slaters Arms, Corris The Magic Lantern Cinema, Tywyn. We meet the Traditional Folk Music session. All musicians first Friday of each month from 10:30 until 12:00 for welcome, just come along and play. This is an open, conversation and activities in Welsh and a cup of tea, inclusive and relaxed session, all tunes including of course. All levels from beginners to native Welsh Welsh, Irish, English, Scottish, Breton and even speakers welcome. £2.50. Heather Broster and Sara Bluegrass are permitted and encouraged.  Gary Waddington. c/o The Cinema - 01654 710260. 07795 066 454 or Mike at the Slaters.

Fri, 3 Apr 7:00 pm Wed, 8 Apr 1.00 pm Fashion Show at Gwyndy Refuge & Renewal Exhibition – Lunchtime Talk Bridge St, Dolgellau. Fashion show with sharing At MOMA Machynlleth, a talk by Dr Peter Wakelin, platter. Booking essential. £10.00 01341 422430 Curator, exploring the themes of the exhibition – see feature page 10. www.moma.machynlleth.org.uk Fri, 3 Apr 7:30 pm 01654 703355. FREE. Organ Recital by Max Birchenough. Exploring Lent and Passiontide through its music. St Wed, 8 Apr 9:00 pm Cadfan’s Church, Tywyn A Bro Ystumanner Church Cor Meibion Bro Dysynni in Wales Centenary event, see the separate notice in (Welsh male voice choir) this edition. Light refreshments from 7pm, donations Trefeddian Hotel, Aberdyfi. Choral concert. to St Cadfan’s with 10% to the CiW Centenary Fund. Licensed bar available during concert. FREE. All are welcome, no admssion fee. Roger - 01341250727 Rev. Ruth Hansford - 01654 710255 Sat, 11 Apr 10:00am – 3.00pm Sat, 4 Apr 2:00 pm 1960’s Dolgellau Model Railway North Wales Wildlife Trust (NWWT) Ebenezer Methodist Church, Meyrick Street, Annual General Meeting Dolgellau. Step back into Dolgellau’s past by visiting Dolgellau Cricket Club. AGM (2-5pm) with talk by our model railway exhibition. Admission FREE - Dan Goodwin of The Snowdonia Society; followed Donations Welcome. Closes 3.00 pm. John - 01341 by Splendid Tea, Book Stall & Raffle. No charge 421093. (Donation only). Janet - 01341 423988

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