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FREE Sibrydion (Priceless) Cymunedol June–July 2018 Issue 58

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Tom’s work is to be exhibited at Dylanwad Wines, , from 25th May 2018. tomgriffi thsphotography.co.uk

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2 Sibrydion WELSH PROPERTY SERVICES J & J Property Services () Limited

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Many Tourist Information services or TIC’s My two businesses now share this iconic building previously run by local council have been forced to and we are funding the cost of providing the close due to the local government cut backs. information service, for the benefit of the local businesses & community. Working in the Tourism sector, this would leave a massive void, as information is everything and In conjunction with the ‘Barmouth Publicity in the absence of public funding, I, as a business Association’, we are now providing comprehensive owner, decided to step in, for everyone’s benefit: information, both in The Station and on-line about visitors, businesses and voluntary organisations events, walks, attractions, shopping, eating, and who stage regular events. In Barmouth, during places to go. the Autumn of 2017, Lounge Holidays & Sunset Bay The New INFORMATION POINT website in Welsh & Lifestyle agreed a new lease for the former TIC at English is now live at www.barmouthstation.com, the historic Barmouth Railway Station and we also Facebook: ‘Barmouth Station’ or email: info@ agreed to continue the train ticketing service for barmouthstation.com Arriva Trains. All local hotels and guest house owners, attraction My name is Iain Paterson and my family businesses: operators and event organizers are welcome to Lounge Holidays & Sunset Bay Lifestyle now occupy bring in their flyers, and we are happy to share posts the former Tourist Information Center based at the about events. The INFORMATION POINT is now town Station. It is now re-named THE BARMOUTH stocked with all the 2018 brochures and leaflets and INFORMATION POINT. We receive NO FUNDING is the ‘must-go-to’ destination for all our visitors as for providing tourist information, so it is being well as locals. Additionally, local guides, books and supported by our goodwill. We hope that the local maps are available, and a Coffee Bar is also in the community will visit The Station and support us to atrium of this much improved facility. NOW OPEN 6 ensure that this great facility in Barmouth is here for days a week and located in the heart of the town on many years to come. Station Approach, Barmouth, Gwynedd, LL42 1LS.

6 Sibrydion Rescuing a crucial service for tourism

The Sunset Bay Lifestyle Store offers home ware & gift products, inspired by our stunning area, so ideal souvenirs. This new Sunset Bay Lifestyle Store is “We hope that the local community the 3rd outlet in our small chain and is run by young will visit The Station and support design graduate Anna Wyszka. Anna and I launched us to ensure that this great facility the business in May 2016 when we opened a store in Barmouth is here for many years in College Green, Tywyn. The business has been a great success and we also have a seasonal shop in to come.” Aberdovey. www.sunsetbaylifestlye.co.uk Lounge Holidays was established in 2010 in Barmouth is certainly ‘on the up’ with considerable Tywyn. In 2013 we opened an office in Church investment having been made in the town and Street Barmouth. We are now adding to the surrounding area, which has greatly enhanced visitor experience by providing a dedicated the town and for which we are very grateful. So, if holiday lettings business at The Station site. This other owners or investors are thinking of investing is our main business and it has been growing in or letting a holiday home, or residential let, we rapidly, promoting over 80 holiday homes in can help them. We have carried out a stunning the area, mainly Self Catering Coastal & Rural refurbishment of the interior. All staff speak Welsh, Holiday Homes, in and around Barmouth and the and are all very knowledgeable about the local area South area. From the new location and are a friendly team. at Barmouth Station, Lounge Holidays can offer We look forward to welcoming you and helping to room bookings services to local hotels & guests spread YOUR word too! houses, as well as expand on the management services to holiday home owners and caravan site Iain Paterson owners. Visit www.lounge-holidays.co.uk. There is always someone available on the phone too – 01341 280427. Sibrydion 7 Sibrydion Turning the tide on plastic Cymunedol It is so heartening to see the various activities in the area, encouraged by organisations such as Tywyn Beach Guardians, Greener Tywyn and others in the villages, led by individuals, whom are trying very hard to clean up the area, and to reduce the amount of rubbish and plastic in particular, which fi nds its way, inevitably, into the seas and oceans. A signifi cant impetus for this was the footage on Blue Planet 2, by David Attenborough. Film of marine life swimming amidst the detritus of modern living, giving graphic evidence of how we as a race are destroying the planet, which was so perfectly created. It brought it into our living rooms. This problem has been in existence for many years. In 1980, a 914kg leatherback turtle found on Harlech beach, (it can now be seen in the National Museum in ). It had been killed by a polythene bag, which Debbie Ashton, had been ingested. Since then, the seas have become more and more Editor polluted and more marine life has been killed. Let us all try to do our bit, to ‘turn the tide’ on plastic and fi nd ways of living a plastic-free life! If you visit the coast, and you see pieces of plastic Please note the on the beaches, please pick it up – even aim to bring away 3 pieces of submission plastic at each visit. It will be a laborious job, but I’m sure we can all make deadline for content in your diary –and a diff erence, albeit somewhat late. So, let us all try and drastically reduce supply in good time. our use of plastic, re-use what can be re-used and recycle responsibly by Many thanks. using the council recycling boxes we have all got.

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8 Sibrydion Singing into Summer! Come and sing with friendly local singing groups, your first session is FREE ! in Dolgellau in Barmouth in Llanbedr with Swnion, further details with Singin’ Wimmin with Cambrian Coast from Hazel 01341 280329 in Parlwr Mawr at The Dragon Community Choir in the [email protected] Theatre on Thursdays in term newly refurbished Village time at 7.30pm. More details Hall, every Monday in term from Ann 01341 247382. time at 7.30pm. More details [email protected] from Neil 01766 780096. [email protected] in in Cricieth with Singing Soles. On Monday with Lleisiau’r Byd / 9th April, Mon 30th April and World Voices in the Join us, Mon 21st May at Neuadd Goffa, Jerusalem Hall Vestry on your first Tremadog, 8-9.30pm with Wednesdays at 7.30pm. Christine Eastwood. More details More details from David session is from [email protected] 07840 957853. FREE [email protected]

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Sibrydion 9 Tywyn Baptist Church Aberdovey English Chapel

Sunday services 10.30am and 6.30pm Sunday services 11.00am. Always a warm High Street, Tywyn LL36 9AD welcome. Presbyterian Church of Wales. Seaview Terrace, Aberdovey LL35 0LL www.tywynbaptistchurch.org.uk www.aberdoveypresbyterian.co.uk

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June–July 2018 Issue 58 Issue 58 Barmouth Elim Get YOUR Pentecostal Church organisation Pastor: Rev Dawn Robinson. Sibrydion Sunday Service at 11.00am. noticed Tom’s work is to be exhibited at Dylanwad Wines, Dolgellau, fromPhoto 25th Mayby Tom 2018. Griffiths tomgriffithsphotography.co.uk Photo by Tom Griffiths Tom’s work is to be exhibitedDelivered at Dylanwad Wines, Dolgellau, from 25th May 2018. tomgriffithsphotography.co.uk free to homes in villages: Delivered freeArthog, to homes Penmaenpool, in villages:Fairbourne, Friog, Llwyngwril,Pick up a copyPick in: up Rhoslefain, Llanegryn, Llanelltyd, Bontddu, Corris, a copy in: Barmouth, Dolgellau, Machynlleth, Arthog, Penmaenpool,Abergynolwyn, Fairbourne, Friog, Taicynhaeaf. Llwyngwril, Barmouth, Dolgellau, Machynlleth, Revelation Bookshop: Open Mon–Thurs Tywyn, Pennal, Aberdyfi, Dinas Rhoslefain, Llanegryn,(Volunteers Llanelltyd, also Bontddu, deliver Corris, in: Dinas Mawddwy, Tywyn, Tywyn, Pennal, Aberdyfi, Dinas Mawddwy, Bala, Harlech, Dyffryn Abergynolwyn, Taicynhaeaf.Dyffryn Ardudwy, Harlech, Bala, Brithdir, Talybont) Mawddwy, Bala, Harlech, Dyffryn Cymunedol Ardudwy, Llanbedr (Volunteers also deliver in: Dinas Mawddwy, Tywyn, Ardudwy, Llanbedr Dyffryn Ardudwy, Harlech, Bala, Brithdir, Talybont) 10.00am to 2.30pm Get your organisation details and Elephant Works, Park Road, LL42 1PH plans out into the community. (Opposite Barmouth Co-op Carpark) 01341 280808 [email protected] For more information, call 01341 250884 or email: [email protected] www.barmouthelim.co.uk

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

Sunday Services - Every Sunday Sunday Services - Alternating Llanfi hangel 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 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

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Eglwys St Celynnin's Church Airborne Warriors efo St Cynon Fairbourne Birds of Prey

FUN AND GAMES FOR ALL GYL Dog Show & competitions  Silver Band Numerous attractions FÊ for your enjoyment DYDD SADWRN 4ain AWST Hobby Horse Gymkana SATURDAY S Lunches t o 4TH AUGUST ffl n a S d 11.00 am R e Lluniaeth ta in fl l a af ls u Cae Borth Owen Field R Refreshments Llwyngwril Croeso i bawb Everyone Welcome

Sibrydion 11 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 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 . 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. 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 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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Llanuwchllyn, near Bala, Gwynedd LL23 7DD

Summer Events 16 – 18 June Steam Gala + visiting engines 19 – 21, 23 & 24 June More visiting engines! 28 July ‘Alice’ the Little Welsh Engine Meet Alice and Pauline the author 2, 9 & 16 August Evening BBQ Specials Steam train excursion & BBQ Steam trains in southern Snowdonia – lake and mountain views Open most days until 1 October – see website for details and events www.bala-lake-railway.co.uk 01678 540666

Summer of Steam at

The Bala Lake Railway operates narrow-gauge another, and the two engines will be re-united for steam trains between and Bala, the fi rst time since they worked at the port – it’s skirting Bala Lake for most of the journey along sure to be an emotional re-union! part of the old Barmouth to railway line. The gala weekend will feature a busy timetable This summer there are a number of exciting events of passenger and demonstration freight trains, taking place. On 16th to 18th June, the Bala Lake plus engines double-heading and various other Railway will be holding their annual Steam Gala. activities at the main stations. This year the theme will be the The special event continues into the following Railway, which ran from Bethesda and was in its week, with visiting engines taking over regular heyday the largest quarry in the World. Two services and another fi rst, ‘Palmerston’ from the visiting engines are already confi rmed; these are Railway transferring across to Bala to the National Trust’s ‘Hugh Napier’ and ‘Gwynedd’, run services on the 21st, 23rd & 24th June, whilst the currently based at Bressingham in Norfolk. Bala Lake Railway’s own engines will be travelling ‘Gwynedd’ is one of three engines built to the same to to take part in the Hunslet 125 gala. design to work the sidings at Port Penrhyn, near Bangor. Resident ‘Winifred’ who spent 50 years in the USA before returning to Wales in 2012 is

Sibrydion 13 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 Eisteddfod (every February) – Eisteddfod Flynyddol Abergynolwyn A gynhelir yn y Ganolfan Gymunedol. Cysylltier a’r ysgrifenyddion. Sheila Patterson 01654 782270, Gwen Williams 01654 713846

Regular activities at Neuadd Pendre, Tywyn

 The Old Territorial Army Drill Hall, Brook Street, Tywyn. email: [email protected]

Neuadd Pendre Social Centre is the ideal venue for meetings of associations, clubs, and organisations. Rooms of various sizes are available for hire by the hour or day, or any mix of rooms can be hired for functions, events or celebrations. Fully modernised kitchen facilities of a commercial standard are available for events requiring catering and the licensed bar is also available on request, operated by the Neuadd Pendre Committee.

Tywyn Stompers – Line dancing. Friday. 7.30–9.30pm. Contact 07795415455 Neuadd Pendre Dance Club – Monday. 7.30–9.30pm Contact. 01654 711582 Table Top Games for Ladies – each Thursday 2-5pm Contact: 01654 711477 (Mrs Sheila Webster) Bingo – 1st, 2nd & 3rd Monday in month. 7.30–9.15pm. Contact. 01654 710694 or 01654 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)

14 Sibrydion Tywyn Town Trails are in the making

Isolated by rivers and the Cader Idris massif, Tywyn never grew to the size of Historic Cadfan Arms across the Dyfi . Some would add: “in spite of and Corbett Arms Hotel having better beaches”! – images from the Sara Eade Collection However, it can boast of a fame more ancient, with a history stretching back to the foundation of what was to become a major ‘clas’ church by The recently formed Tywyn and District History the Breton monk Cadfan in the sixth century. Society, determined that such a rich past should The fi rst example of written Welsh is to be found not go unnoticed, is creating two trails (‘Old town’ on St. Cadfan’s stone in that church. Giraldus and ‘Seaside’), consulting with interested parties Cambrensis, travel writer and historian, when at the start and as the scheme progresses. It not working on his day job of Bishop of St David’s, is hoped that, with possible Heritage Lottery stopped here en route to in 1180, backing, two leafl ets and several boards or calling at Bryn Paderau near where the hospital is plaques will soon start to do justice to Tywyn’s now and the spa wells near the church that bear his fascinating history. name. Some buildings of distinction and incidents of historical interest span the centuries up to the All are welcome to History Society meetings, the artifi cial island of the present new millenia; the next focusing on the Abergynolwyn slate quarries, world-famous Talylllyn railway is just one chapter on 11 June at 7.30 in the Baptist church, Tywyn. of its modern history. Quentin Deakin, Secretary

SUMMER EVENTS AT NEUADD PENDRE 2018 Brook Street, Tywyn LL36 9DP Concerts £9 at the door (£8 in advance from Flame Lily Health Store, High St, Tywyn)

Thu June 21st – 7.30pm 24/7 Emergency Service JONATHAN EYRE A very welcome return Call 01654 710416 Thu July 19th – 7.30pm DECLAN POOLE AND AARON HAWTHORNE www.cambrianvets.co.uk Young Prize Winners at the Console Wed August 8th – 7.30pm Ample parking at both surgeries DAVID GRAY Popular and brilliant player returns Consultations by appointment Thu August 23rd – 7.30pm MACHYNLLETH TYWYN LEN RAWLE MBE Returns to entertain us royally Graigle, Graig Fach College Green Machynlleth SY20 8BB Tywyn LL36 9BY All events feature the famous Wurlitzer Cinema Pipe Organ. Mon-Fri: 9am–6pm Mon-Fri: 9am–7pm 01654 710994 - www.tywynwurlitzer.com Sat: 9.30am–1pm Sat: 9am–midday Catering by Angie Bee 01654 702444 01654 710416

Sibrydion 15 No Lesser for being Spotted By Mary Page

In the summer of 2016, when Merlin jackdaw arrived, I was already rearing a variety of chicks. Cages and carriers held sparrows, that required lots of care. The tiny birds arrived blackbirds, a thrush, collared doves, pigeons with covered with fl uff and quills that developed and a brood of tiny wagtails. And Scritchy and into the pretty black and white plumage. The Scratchy… arrival of their red head feathers informed me that A local woodsman had been feeding felled tree they were both male. They grew into attractive, trunks into the cutting machine when he heard mischievous juveniles and, as is usual, one bird something that made him stop. Cries of alarm was larger and stronger than its sibling. But I made from within the trunk alerted him that there sure that both brothers had every chance to thrive. was an occupied nest somewhere inside. The Soon they were strong and active enough to compassionate forestry worker sliced away the transfer to a cage and I gave them the tallest, portion of trunk containing the nest, took it home placing branches inside for them to climb with and carefully cut the chicks out. They arrived at their strong, short legs. They were like colourful my place, hungry, scared and still extremely loud. acrobats, jumping around and clinging to the Two tiny woodpeckers glared up at me while I branches and cage rungs, as they grew more agile. settled them in a knitted nest on a heat-pad. I’d On an upright, gnarled branch I hid mealworms never looked aft er this bird species before and I and fruit for them to learn to forage for. Soon they pondered on what to feed them. I knew that their were trying out their wings and I could see that diet was mainly insects, but I remembered that they would want to leave and be free. Always that woodpeckers frequent garden feeders, snacking is a hard decision for me to make. on whatever was available. So I fed them a variety When the day of their release came it was a typical of foods that they demanded constantly and rainy summer day. But it was mild and I knew shrilly. They were, by far, the noisiest chicks that that there was lots of shelter where I was taking I had ever encountered. Their volume practically them. wood is a wonderful drowned out Merlin’s strident corvine clamours area for wildlife and I felt that it was a safe place when hungry. Entering the bird shed for early for the young woodpeckers to live. Scritchy, the morning feeding I was always met with an ear- slightly bigger one, fl ew off straight away into the splitting cacophony of impatient demands. But trees, loudly shouting of his freedom. Scratchy that volume had saved the woodpeckers’ lives. sat in a tree, watching the rain and looking around Anxiously I tended to those precious chicks, lesser- carefully, then climbing out of sight. That was the spotted woodpeckers I had learned. They might last I saw of my two noisy, lesser spotted, redhead have been loud, but they were still fragile nestlings comics.

16 Sibrydion Beer Festival & Llechfan Garden Railway Weekend Gor /July 20,21,22

Friday 29th June to Sunday 1st July 2018 10 LLWYFAN/STAGES, ANWELEDIG (Cymru/Wales) Free entry to Llechfan Garden Railway, all day live steam and electric models running (Sat & Sun) AIL SYMUDIAD (Cymru/Wales) Visiting Ride-on Miniature Railway (Sat & Sun) (Peru) Garden Railway Market (Sat & Sun) LA INEDITA Drive a Talyllyn engine for a Tenner! SAM KELLY & (Cerniw/Cornwall) No need to book THE LOST BOYS Bar Open 10.30 - 23.00 Friday to Sunday 20 Real Ales and 8 Ciders from across YE VAGABONDS (Iwerddon/Ireland) Wales and Shropshire £3 a pint DAWNSWYR Saturday evening steam train GWLAD Y BASG (Basque Country) Saturday evening Live Music in Wharf Café DAWNSWYR (Cymru/Wales) 20% OFF a DAY ROVER TICKET when you show BRO CEFNI this advert at the Booking Office www.talyllyn.co.uk Tocynnau/Tickets 01654 710472 [email protected] …A MWY/ sesiwnfawr.cymru Gorsaf Wharf Station, Tywyn LL36 9EY AND MORE 07860934722

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Sibrydion 17 Join the R e fi l initiative

Sibrydion readers who enjoy getting outside to explore our beautiful surroundings will be pleased to know that many pubs, restaurants and shops have signed up to the ‘Refi ll’ initiative. There are currently 1600 refi ll locations across the UK and the number is steadily increasing. There is now an app that you can download which pinpoints businesses that have signed up to this service. Your water bottle will be refi lled with fresh, cool tap water at these locations thus discouraging the use of single-use plastic bottles and providing a much needed service to thirsty travellers who aren’t looking to sit down and order a drink, although they might return on another occasion, if given a friendly smile with their refi ll. Many businesses in our area have already joined Lorem ipsum the scheme like Caff i’r Ceunant in Abergynolwyn and Skippy’s Fish & Chips in Tywyn, but it would be wonderful if we could get many more on board. STUART MESSER Go to www.refi ll.org.uk to Mole Catcher fi nd out more and visit the GreenerTywynGwynedd website at www.greenertywyn.co.uk and our Facebook page for more environmentally THE MOLE MAN friendly initiatives. 9 Francis Ave M: 07523 057604 Fairbourne [email protected] LL38 2EQ Christine Broster of GreenerTywynGwyrdd

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18 Sibrydion New Deputy Leader appointed

The Leader of Gwynedd Council, Councillor Dyfrig Siencyn has appointed Councillor Dafydd Meurig as the Council’s new Deputy Leader. Councillor Dafydd Meurig who represents the Arllechwedd ward in Dyffryn Ogwen has been a member of Gwynedd Council since 2011 and a member of the Council Cabinet with responsibility for planning, transport and public protection matters since 2015. He will continue to hold the Environment portfolio as he takes on the role of Deputy Leader. Having started his career with the BBC, he has run companies in the media and publishing fields before being elected a county councillor. He has been active in the Dyffryn Ogwen area for a number of years, and he has a particular interest in the ability Council Leader, Councillor Dyfrig Siencyn welcoming of communities to find solutions to their local Gwynedd’s new Deputy Leader, Councillor Dafydd issues. He is one of the founders and the current Meurig chairman of Partneriaeth Ogwen which develops local community projects – including Ynni Ogwen, a community company that produces green energy for local use.

Councillor Dyfrig Siencyn said: “I’m delighted to YOUNGS welcome Councillor Dafydd Meurig as Deputy Leader. GREENGROCERS Dafydd is an experienced Cabinet member and I’m certain that he will make a valuable contribution to FRUIT & VEG BASKETS the work. He succeeds Councillor Mair Rowlands AVAILABLE WITH as Deputy Leader. I’d like to take this opportunity FREE LOCAL DELIVERY to thank her for her work as a Cabinet Member and I’m sure she will continue to make an important Neuadd Idris, Eldon Square, Dolgellau contribution as a local member on the Council.” 01341 423484 On his appointment as Deputy Leader, Councillor Dafydd Meurig noted: “I consider it an honour and a privilege to be appointed Deputy Leader of Gwynedd Unique products & gifts, Council. I’m looking forward to helping with the work custom etched into to deliver the best possible services for the people of authentic Welsh materials Gwynedd.” See the range at slatecreation.co.uk The appointment follows the decision of Councillor Mair Rowlands to step-down from her role on the Council Cabinet and as Deputy Leader after her appointment as Director of Bangor Students’ Union. A new member will shortly be appointed to replace Councillor Rowlands on the Cabinet.

Sibrydion 19 Local Interest Corris / / Ceinws Diddordebau Ileol

Regular activities at Institiwt Corris

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

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20 Sibrydion Roof repairs secure future of historic railway building in Corris Extensive roof repairs have secured the future of Today the building houses the an historic railway building in Corris. Carried out by Museum, plus a sales counter which also sells train local contractor Brian Roberts the work has been tickets and light refreshments. It is open on days completed on the Victorian structure which once when the Corris Railway is operating trains along housed the stables (for seven horses), the road the revived section of the narrow gauge railway coach house, harness room and parcels off ice of between Corris station and Maespoeth Junction. the Corris Railway. The coach house was added to the building around 1900 when the Corris Railway began running horse buses to Talyllyn Lake for tourist traff ic. The original Corris Railway line was closed by British Railways in August 1948 but the Stable and Coach House building was partially acquired by the Corris Railway Society in 1969 who achieved sole possession in 1974. Various partial repairs and maintenance jobs have been carried out over the intervening decades but the recent works, whose timescale included the “Beast from the East” and the wet weather of March, has been a comprehensive re-roofi ng that will secure the building for the long-term future.

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Sibrydion 21 Do’s & Don’ts when… Choosing a Puppy & Breeder By Sally Friswell

As a Dog Trainer, I meet many dog owners, important to me. The dog will only be as successful some with issues with their dogs, which I as the person on the other end of the lead and the feel we should equip ourselves for. Choosing training and time, they have put in with the dog. a puppy and a responsible breeder, are If you decide to go for a pedigree dog then most definitely amongst those. of these answers can be found on the kennel club Taking out of the equation the breed of dog you website as long as you have either the full pedigree may have chosen to become your new family name or number of both of the dogs that will be member, how do you go about finding a breeder? used as parents. Firstly The Kennel Club have a list on their website of accredited “professional” breeders, however you may know some one breeding their own dog or see a litter of puppies advertised locally. “My first question would be, How can we check if they are a suitable breeder? ‘Why do you want to breed What questions should we ask? from your dog?” My first question would be, ‘Why do you want to breed from your dog?’ If it is because they want a dog themselves all well and good. The other things we should look at, is how many litters of puppies So what about if you have chosen to buy has the dog had before and has the she been a crossbreed dog? There are many lovely allowed a break between litters? How many litters crossbreeds of dog around and they also make has the owner of the dog produced? Breeding is great family pets. Obviously as they are two not an easy job, so experience is key. Are the bitch different breeds of dog so they cannot be and dog registered on the breed register with the registered on the breed register at the kennel kennel club? Are they compatible with each other, club. No history of their ancestors would be held. to avoid any inbreeding and reducing the size of They may display a mixture of behavioural traits the breed gene pool? Very importantly, have both from both parents, or just one or the other. They parents had the relevant DNA tests specific for may also have the good and the bad bits, health their breed to eliminate any hereditary genetic and behaviour-wise from one parent or the other. disease. Just because the dog is not affected by an This is not a problem however. Going back ten illness, doesn’t mean it cannot still be a carrier for years, crossbreeds were usually the result of that disease. This is a relatively new procedure but accidental litters, whereas nowadays, we have easily done either by a mouth swab or blood test. designer crossbreeds, made famous and popular Many breeders now use these procedures along by celebrities and the media. Again I have no with hip, elbow and eye scores to improve the issues with designing a crossbreed dog. However overall breed standard. this should reflect in the price of the puppy, as in essence it is a crossbreed, there is no cost to the I would also want to have a look at the mother breeder for registration, owning a kennel name or and father. Are they strong looking, fit dogs, DNA health testing, however it seems currently if with good straight legs and nice temperaments? you breed two dogs together and call them a funny Are they good with people, children and other name, you can charge the earth for them and many dogs? Most breeders may tell you their dogs people are jumping on the band wagon with this, have championships or working Field Trial with little or no experience of dog breeding, or Championships but to be honest, this is not as worse puppy farming. 22 Sibrydion “Most breeders may tell you their dogs have championships or working Field Trial Championships but to be honest … the dog will only be as successful as the person on the other end of the lead…”

The only other point I would want to mention is that if the bitch has only had one puppy from a litter, we call this a singleton pup. These puppies can be more difficult as they don’t receive the interaction and play in the litter, which is where your puppy learns valuable social skills, bite inhibition and play skills a good knowledgeable breeder would be able to assist to train this and help the puppy along, but I would always err on the side of caution. Also be prepared to answer questions yourself, a responsible breeder will only place one of their dogs with you, if they feel that Mrs Ingrid Robinson: Daisy & her brood August 2016 you are a suitable owner, there are a wide variety There is also no ancestral history of the breed of breeds of dogs and each breed has different to look back at, so it is not yet known if any of requirements when it comes to exercise, mental the designer crossbreeds will have future health stimulation and the need to work. Whereas some issues. breeds of dogs are happy with a couple of walks per day other breeds of dogs require much more to The only other thing that I feel has to be put in to do in life. perspective, is that most breeders, if they have a really good quality and successful dog or bitch, Finally, stay in touch. A good breeder will want to would breed to produce pedigree dogs and keep know how you are getting on with your puppy, they improving their chosen breed. will send you on your way with a puppy pack and all your relevant registration paperwork, micro- When next choosing your puppy, if you have done chipping details and a vaccination card for your all your homework with your breeder then this puppy. Also they have a wealth of experience with should be easy. Should it not? the breed that they can share with you. At the very least, you should be able to see the puppy with their mother and littermates in their natural environment. Never just rely on pictures of the dog. Never agree to just meet your breeder to arrange collection of a dog, (or delivery!). It would also be great if you could see the father of the puppies, but this may mean travelling to see a stud dog. It is of personal preference as to which dog you choose. I personally think they choose you, if you spend enough time with the litter, some dogs are always more outgoing and forward than others. I would always have a quick look over the dog and make sure they can follow my finger about and react to any noises that I make just to do a quick basic sight and hearing test. Sibrydion 23 Mawddach PaddleFest - Barmouth 30thJun/1st July 2018

Come to Barmouth over the weekend 30th There is a comprehensive Festival Website at June/1st July and be part of North Wales’ www.mawddachpaddlefest.org – containing biggest Charity Paddlesport Festival - right everything you need to know about the Festival, here on your doorstep. including Postal Entry Forms, so you can pre-book your choice of Events – with updates on Facebook There are also lots of fun events planned around at mawddachpaddlefest and Twitter @Paddlewales. Barmouth Harbour including ‘Have a Go Paddling’ on Stand-Up-Paddleboards (SUP’s), Kayaks & Celtic Rowing, as well as Kayak & Canoe Events for all levels of experience and ability – ranging from the “If you’ve ever fancied Kayaking, or exciting Raft Race to the 20km Mawddach Marathon. Stand-up paddleboarding why not If you’re new to Kayaking, why not try the very try the Guided Paddle which is run popular Guided Paddle to Penmaenpool which on both days.” is run on both days, or come and cheer on your favourite Raft Race Team.

Organised by The Merioneth Yacht Club (MYC) this weekend festival is being run as a Charity Event in favour of Hope House Children’s Hospice - Ty Gobaith and other Local Good Causes. Merioneth Yacht Club is also expanding it’s Watersports Activities and now has active Celtic Rowing and Kayaking Sections in addition to Sailing.

24 Sibrydion The MYC is also involved in the proposed formation of a Voluntary Life Saving Group in Barmouth, which is being developed by a number of organisations including The Merioneth Yacht Club, The Surf Life Saving Association Wales, The RNLI and is supported by the Outdoor Partnership & Harlech Leisure Centre. If you are interested in any of these activities, would like to know more about these opportunities or for the MYC Contact Details, go to: www.merionethyachtclub.co.uk

Barmouth Mawddach PaddleFest & ‘Have a Go’ in aid of Something for all the Family! Weekend 30th June/1st July

Sat 30 June Sun 1 July Guided Paddle (GP) Registration 07:30–08:00 08:00–08:30 & ‘Have a Go’ SUP/ (Guided Paddle only) Kayaking in the Harbour Start (GP & ‘Have a Go’) 08:30 09:00 Raft Race Registration 07:00–09:30 08:00–09:30 Start 10:30 11:00 Canoe Marathon Registration 08:00–09:30 | Start 10:30 Canoe Marathon Celtic Event to PMP Dep: 09:15 Arr: 11:00 Owww.mawddachpaddlefest.org Celtic ‘Have a Go’ 09:30–12:30 Sibrydion 25 Boathouse Dedication Ceremony By Pauline Bedson

An Onlooker at Criccieth Boathouse Dedication expressed gratitude to so many supporters and Ceremony - for the New Arancia Boathouse and benefactors, naming four in particular for their L200 Launch Vehicle generous contributions: The weather on Saturday 7th April brought heavy grey clouds, rain showers, and low, murky mist. The Late Miss Margaret Evans, who had paid for Defi nitely not the kind of day when you would want the Arancia boat; the balance of her legacy had to be lost at sea! But perhaps that made it all the gone towards the cost of the boathouse. more appropriate for the aft ernoon ceremony for Mr Nick Millard, whose generosity had led to the the opening of the new Arancia boatshed, together purchase of the new launch vehicle and further with the dedication of the L200 Mitsubishi launch contributions for the boathouse vehicle. Miss Noreen Conway Morris, for a generous In good time for the 2pm ceremony, invited guests contribution in memory of her brothers. and local supporters began to arrive along the Misses Ann and Joan Plimpton, unable to attend promenade. Criccieth’s two inshore lifeboats the ceremony, for their donations and support. already stood with their launch vehicles on diverging ramps, ready for a launch and mock rescue demonstration later in the aft ernoon. The keys of the new boathouse were then The new boatshed was built to house “Margaret progressively handed over. First, Mr Huw Marks, and Nantw”, the Arancia inshore rescue boat, donor representative, who had travelled up from which the station had received in 2011. The , handed the boathouse into the care of shed was bedecked with bunting and fi tted out the RNLI. Similarly, donor Mr. Nick Millard handed with seating for invited guests and a platform the L200 launch vehicle into the care of the RNLI. for the speakers. Doors were left wide open Mr Colin Williams, former Regional Operations for the public to enjoy the ceremony. The male Manager who had travelled from his current home voice choir entertained those seated, whilst in Ireland, was at the Ceremony to represent outside, there was lively chat and renewing of old RNLI Management. He accepted the boathouse acquaintanceships as more and more supporters, and vehicle on behalf of the RNLI, then handed locals and onlookers gathered. The lifeboat crew them into the care of Mr. Peter Williams, Lifeboat members were all present in their RNLI uniforms at Operations Manager at the station. this stage. The Station Chaplain, Rev Sue Williams, off iciated The Service opened with the National Anthem at the Service of Dedication, for which booklets and a welcoming address by the Lifeboat Station had been distributed to guests and onlookers. Led President, Mr Robert M. Roberts. We learned by the choir, hymns were sung in both languages. that the provision of the boathouse had been a The Arancia Lifeboat and its launch vehicle were community-led project, in which the local team blessed and dedicated to the RNLI’s task of had strived tirelessly for it to succeed. Mr. Roberts rescuing those in danger on the sea. 26 Sibrydion The Arancia lifeboat and L200 launch vehicle

Cllr Annwen Daniels and Rev Sue Williams

Aft er the Service, donors Miss N Conway Morris and Mr Nick Millard cut the ribbons to off icially open the new boathouse and L200 vehicle. Criccieth’s Senior Helmsman, Mr Paul Filby, gave a vote of thanks and invited the off icial guests to take refreshments at the old boathouse, whilst the lifeboat crews donned their waterproof kits and prepared for a launch and rescue demonstration. The larger inshore lifeboat, with its tractor and trailer, fl oated seamless out of the trailer’s cage once in the water. The smaller “Margaret and Nantw” Arancia boat had a few false starts with its outboard motor, but then went off with a bang Glenys Owen, many years an RNLI Volunteer – literally – and a large puff of smoke. Aft er racing around the bay, the crews simulated a rescue operation. A “volunteer” from the smaller boat went over the side, into the water, and the boat moved away some distance. It then returned to “rescue” her, transferring her safely into the larger boat which had now pulled alongside. This was followed by more whizzing round the bay at speed, Man overboard demonstration excercise the two boats chasing and circling each other before recovery onto their trailers. As everyone left for home, I am sure they must all have dwelt on the work done by the brave RNLI volunteers who carry out such dangerous rescues. Since 1853, Criccieth Lifeboat Station has carried out 1053 service launches and, in serious situations, saved 258 lives. It is incredible to realise that this invaluable service receives no government funding whatsoever. It is entirely funded by legacies, donations and fundraising events organised by its supporters.

Huw Marks and Colin Williams 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 1.30–4.30pm Gardening Club (last Tuesday of the month only). The Ark St Cynon’s children & youth club, 4.00 until 5.30 pm WEDNESDAY Table Tennis 11.00am – 12 noon (Except 3rd week of mth 2–4pm) 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

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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.

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New plan to meet the care and support needs of people in North Wales The Regional Partnership Board have published who use services, third sector organisations a new plan for how health and social care and other partners. The plan will help us design services will work together to meet the care services to meet the needs of everyone needing and support needs of people in North Wales. care and support, and their carers.” The plan sets out priorities for integrating services The plan is available at: between health and social care across north www.northwalescollaborative.wales/north- Wales, including for older people with complex wales-population-assessment/regional-plan/ needs, children and young people, people with learning disabilities, carers, and mental health. It’s been written in response to the population assessment which highlighted an increase in the need for care and support. People across north Wales have taken part to have their say about the shape of future services. Gwynedd Council Cabinet Member, Councillor Gareth Roberts is the Chair of the Regional Partnership Board. He said: “Councils across north Wales have worked together with Betsi Cadwaladr Councillor Gareth Roberts, University Health Board and other partners to Chair of the Regional write this plan and consulted widely with people Partnership Board

Sibrydion 29 Holiday Cottages & Camping Gwyn Farm, Fairbourne LL39 1BX 01341 250 107 [email protected] www.bwlchgwynfarm.co.uk

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30 Sibrydion Introducing Riverside Stores

Hello I’m Louise. I’ve been visiting Llwyngwril will like what you fi nd. Services off ered currently: for many years and when the opportunity Post Off ice on Tuesdays 8.30am till 10am and to take over the shop with my best friend Wednesdays 11am til 12.30pm - which provides Georgina O’Sullivan came up, it seemed like ATM facility as well as post off ice services; Self a great opportunity to move and make the -Catering Accommodation Welcome Packs are also available made to order, (which can include village my home. Welsh products, regularly stocked), dry cleaning I have run things since September and am still service (takes a week: picked up on Wednesdays feeling my way, with the summer season looming. and returned following week); Avon catalogue and We want to provide the service that is needed by the orders can be collected from the shop community, who are here all the year round, as well So, do come in and give us a try. We look forward to as to cater for all the many visitors to the caravan seeing you. sites and holiday homes. We are willing to source products which people ask for, provided there is a commitment to buy them, when we do, to prevent waste. We are open to ideas and suggestions, and will try new things if sustainable. It is important to recognise that a small shop like Riverside doesn’t have the same buying power as Tesco, or Asda, and so discounts they are able to achieve, which they can pass on to the customers, are totally out of reach for Riverside Stores. However you have the convenience of a shop in the village, which provides many daily requirements: fresh produce, dairy, newspapers and magazines, off -license sales, groceries, greetings cards and many sundry items, saving petrol and travelling times. So, we look forward to serving you and providing for your needs over the summer and throughout the year. Come in and see us and we hope you

Sibrydion 31 Singers wanted!

A Capella singing group meeting monthly in Jen has been singing with A Capella groups for over the Ganolfan 7-9pm. £3 per person (funds in 10 years and with a quartet for a lot of that time aid of the Ganolfan). Price includes cake and and so has plenty of fun songs to share. a cuppa! We also have a Facebook group called ‘Llwyngwril Do you enjoy singing? Then you qualify. No Singing Group’ you can join to receive updates on experience needed. Fun, easy songs in three or the next session. four part harmony. Nobody will need to sing on their own. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask here or send me a private message. The emphasis will be on having fun, no need to be able to read music. Singers join us from Dolgellau right through to Tywyn.

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32 Sibrydion Dolgellau Rotary Club Hwyl yr Haf / Summer Fun

This year at Hwyl yr Haf we are combining Add to that the local running club’s annual 5k run forces with Cylch Meithrin Dolgellau to and all the rotary displays, burgers, teas & coff ees bring you an aft ernoon of fun, frolics and & cake and it promises to be a great day. All we entertainment. need is reasonable weather! And as if that wasn’t The Rotary Club of Dolgellau have been bringing enough, there’s also a ladies festival of cricket you Hwyl yr Haf for over 30 years. This year we have going on as well. the usual vintage cars & tractors,sheep shearing competition, and the choosing and crowning of the carnival queen, princess, prince & rose bud, as well Rhestr o Ddigwyddiadau as fancy dress competitions. The spectacular birds y Carnifal of prey will be back and the Riding for the Disabled List of Carnival Events Association are giving a vaulting display.

Kiddies Corner has all the usual things to do and 1. Brenhines Hwyl yr Haf Queen there is tombola, splat the rat & the like. We would 11–15 oed/yrs: Gwobr / Prize like local people to bring examples of their produce 2. Tywysog Hwyl yr Haf Prince for a produce tent, as well. 6–10 oed/yrs: Gwobr / Prize 3. Tywysoges Hwyl yr Haf Princess 6–10 oed/yrs: Gwobr / Prize 4. Rhosyn Hwyl yr Haf Rosebud o dan 5 and under: Gwobr / Prize

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Plant 6–11 oed/yrs -1st, 2nd, 3rd Carnival Awards Fancy Dress Plant 11–15 oed/yrs -1st, 2nd, 3rd Dydd Sadwrn 28 Gorffennaf Saturday 28th July Taid Hyfryd 12:00 Marian Mawr, Dolgellau Veteran Cars Vintage Tractors Food galore Gorgeous Grandad/Grandma Cychwyn Beirniadu am 1.30yh

Judging Starts at 1.30pm Fun and Games and loads more………….

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Sibrydion 33 Crime Wave! by Rennie Telford

It’s not only in the human world that crime exception to being manhandled and fl uttered out and criminals abound - the natural world of my fi ngers onto the fl oor and into a gap in the also seems to have its fair share of dark fl oorboards hoping to continue its slumbers in and dodgy goings on. peace. I was just bending down to retrieve it, when in the blink of an eye, a small spider which had In fact, just about any crime you care to mention obviously been lurking in the dark recess, shot out has its counterpart in nature, happening around and before I could do anything about it, had seized us every day. A veritable crime wave so to speak. the hapless moth and dragged it, fl uttering wildly, Let’s have a look at a few of them. under the fl oor and out of sight. It was an eff ective and deadly ambush carried out by an extremely Murder most Foul! eff icient predator with an almost clinical precision. Each night, weather permitting, I set up a moth I felt rather guilty at being responsible for the trap in the garden and every morning, I carefully moth’s demise, but rather selfi shly perhaps, even examine the night’s haul, identifying and recording more irked that I would now never know exactly the diff erent species before releasing them what species the ex-moth had been. Still, at least unharmed in the woodland behind our house. The the spider had a hearty breakfast. moths hide away in the empty egg boxes placed in the trap and stay quiescent during the day and can Daylight Robbery! usually be examined in detail close up, showing no Mugging is surprisingly prevalent in nature and inclination to fl y away or in fact, move at all. One especially so in the bird world, with sea birds morning as I went through the catch there was one and gulls in particular being some of the biggest particular specimen that had me puzzled; - was culprits. The real bullyboys are the Herring Gulls, it a Common Quaker or a Powdered Quaker? Or, which always seem archetypal thugs to me, using was it something else altogether? (I know - you’re their large size, intimidating appearance and thinking ‘he really should get out more’). Anyway behaviour to harass and terrorise other smaller I took it into my shed to have a good look at it, birds. I was watching a solitary Oystercatcher but as I placed it on the bench, it seemed to take probing the sand at the water’s edge on Fairbourne

34 Sibrydion birds looking for a high protein meal for their own broods and members of the crow family, in particular, will target nests relentlessly. We have been plagued this year by a marauding and raucous gang of Magpies, which have caused havoc around the bird table and have also made several attempts to break into one nest box, in which a pair of Great Tits had set up home. They weren’t successful, but their repeated raids, unfortunately, must have put off the tits, although our other Herring Gul boxes have been un-molested so maybe they moved to a quieter residence. It’s important to beach once and aft er a while it discovered a large supply robust and intruder resistant nest boxes. mussel which it triumphantly held aloft in its Unfortunately, some of the ones you see for sale slender bill and then prepared to force it open are hopelessly inadequate. I like to make my own and enjoy a well earned meal. Unfortunately, and if you follow a few Crime Prevention principles a menacing looking Herring Gull had also been you can make them pretty much ‘un- breachable’. watching proceedings and had other ideas. It I use untreated 1inch thick wood with a 25mm fl ew over and swooped down on the much smaller or 28mm entrance hole (I know---I’m mixing up Oystercatcher, which immediately took fl ight still metric and imperial measurements!) and I always grimly clutching the mussel, pursued relentlessly fi x a metal plate around the hole or failing that by the gull, which dive-bombed it continually. an extra thickness of wood, to make it diff icult Gulls are real past masters at aerial acrobatics and the Oystercatcher, although fast, was no match for its tormenter and aft er one particular violent lunge it decided that discretion was the better part of valour, dropped the mussel and made good its escape. So no happy ending to the story I’m afraid (except for the gull) - the Oystercatcher lost its meal, the gull ate the mussel and the gull disproved the old adage ‘crime doesn’t pay’. It did strike me that the amount of energy the gull expended to get hold of one rather insignifi cant mouthful seemed a bit disproportionate, almost as if it just enjoyed acting the bully and throwing its weight around, but then there’s an old saying that stolen apples taste the sweetest (or something like European Magpie that). Attempted House-breaking! We have several nest boxes situated in around for the would be housebreaker to try and enlarge our garden and most years, mainly Great tits and the entrance. Also, I think it’s better to screw the Blue tits occupy them all. They provide us with roof down securely rather than have a hinged top an inordinate amount of pleasure as we watch which just adds another weak spot and aft er all the comings and goings of the adults, as they you don’t need access to the box while it’s in use carry nesting materials to the boxes and later and it only takes a couple of minutes to unscrew it beaks full of insects for their young, followed by in the autumn when you take it down for cleaning. the excitement of seeing the fl edglings making If you’ve got a dog that barks at large black and their fi rst tentative forays out into the big wide white birds that come into the garden -even better world. Unfortunately, however, small defenceless although our dog is more interested in barking at chicks in a nest are a prime target for other, larger the poor old postman!

Sibrydion 35 Aberdyfi Art Society Debbie Townsend, Chairman, says “Artists never stop learning—sometimes is celebrating its from their mistakes but oft en from other people. We have regular workshops 50 Year Anniversary when visiting artists demonstrate their techniques and members of the art group this year. are always willing to share ideas and tips. We also visit galleries and exhibitions. This year, we have purchased art materials so that anyone can come along and have a go.” The annual Art Exhibition, held in the fi rst week of August, is very popular with visitors and local people, when paintings are on display. Members of Aberdyfi Art Society can exhibit and perhaps sell their original work.

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Regular activities at Arthog Village Hall

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Sibrydion 41 The Effects of The Demise of Fairbourne Slipway Ramp

Barry Davies, Maritime and Country Parks There’s still a huge Fairbourne village welcome for Off icer, was reported as saying that the ramp that families with loads to enjoy - village hall dances, provided access to Fairbourne beach, broken up quizzes and more and the August bank holiday for safety reasons in 2016, would be replaced by delights of ‘Race the Train, Duck Race and Treasure the 2017 holiday season. By May 2018, the ramp to Hunt. Fairbourne’s legendary sandy beach hasn’t materialised. Joyce Currie, 93, long-time resident Fairbourne is a welcoming, friendly of Fairbourne is frustrated as are many locals and visitors, who come laden with beach gear and village with many attractions babies only to be daunted by a long dangerous - surely the council can swiftly scramble up and down the pebbles. restore such an important amenity ‘I swam here from when I was a small child till my as the ramp to the beach? 90th year,’ says Joyce. ‘This year and last are the fi rst since 1925 that I won’t have been able to reach Joyce hopes her petition will persuade the council. the sands due to lack of a ramp.’ However, do add your voice by writing to your This year 2018 is supposedly the Year of the Sea, councillor and MP. but only for those who can navigate the slope ‘Generations of my family have played on the in Fairbourne. Joyce gathered more than 100 sands,’ says Joyce. ‘But I don’t see how my nearly petition signatures on the prom during the early two year old great granddaughter will reach the May bank holiday - people had travelled many sands this summer.’ miles and were disappointed. Children wailed as their parents gave up on the climb. Luckily the Above L–R: Joyce, aged 2, on Fairbourne beach, miniature steam railway was in full action and the in 1927. Joyce on Fairbourne beach with two of Penrhyn Bar and the deli and the chippy provided her children, on coronation day 1953. Joyce on sustenance. Fairbourne beach with her fi rst grandson, Tom, in 1978. Joyce, Early May bank holiday 2018, unable Of course, for the many who are reasonably fi t to reach the sands. and want two miles of seaside perfection to body board, swim, play ball on, jog into the sunset etc, Fairbourne is still a great place to come.

42 Sibrydion Sibrydion 43 Local Interest Llanegryn / / Aberdyfi Diddordebau Ileol

Regular activities at Neuadd Llanegryn

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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 mail@neuadddyfi .co.uk www.neuadddyfi .org

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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. Fitness & Exercise Group – Every Tuesday 10.00am. All ages welcome, Buddug Jones leads. 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 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.

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Sibrydion 49 Weight Loss: A Mindset Approach By Claire Wiggins – Solution Focussed Hypnotherapist

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Sibrydion 51 Managing Decline

When I arrived as a priest in charge of the Others will argue that the reduction in church- former parishes of Llangelynnin and Arthog going points to a decline in national morals. How with Fairbourne (now part of Bro Cymer Ministry often do I hear “the country is going to the dogs” Area), I recall Bishop Andy of the Diocese of (as a dog lover I don’t think that’s so bad!). Bangor urging its ministers and members to The facts, however, do not indicate a moral resist simply “managing decline”. He set out an decline. As a nation our charity giving is agenda, to embrace modern liberal values and to phenomenal and our ethical standards in political remain positive in the face of the ever increasing life is the envy of the world. The recent outpouring secularisation of society. As to Church attendance, of public disgust over the injustices suffered by the it is very evident that the large majority of our so called ‘Windrush’ generation spoke well of a communities prefer to go shopping or have an highly ethical society. extra hour in bed on a Sunday. Some will be pleased with the statistics, as Six years on and the task of resisting decline in evidence of the victory of reason over superstition church attendance remains as hard as ever. The and that Britain merely shares human values statistics nationwide are depressing. The British found in all societies. I believe that this attitude Social Attitudes Survey of 2017 revealed that the ignores our all-pervading Christian heritage. number of people professing religious belief in Our ethical standards coincide with Jesus’ Britain had fallen in one year from 52% to 47%. teaching. His parables are particularly resonant According to another survey, we are no longer a and our rule of law is clearly founded on the Ten Christian Society, but then neither are we more Commandments. A perusal of our national papers of a Muslim country or, indeed, any other religion. and media as a whole shows how our public figures, commentators and journalists preach The numbers of those who profess a faith other against avarice, pride and hubris. Many do so than Christian also fell from 8% to 6% in the without realising that their views and opinions are previous year. One interesting statistic however informed by our Christian heritage. was in those describing themselves as “Other Christian”. The percentage in the year had Despite its many critics, the Church continues to increased from 16 to 17! play a central part in British life. Whilst the Local Authorities failed to react to the Grenfell Tower These statistics evoke various responses. Some disaster, it was the local church, St. Clements, argue that the Church ought to fully grasp liberal which was the first to welcome the homeless, values such as gay marriage. Whilst I would having opened its doors at 3.00am and over the champion this approach I have to say that the next three days, led the relief operation. I cannot Church has seen many a “trendy vicar” over get over the numbers of people in our small the years without any increase in the size of communities attending funeral and memorial Congregations. Those churches, which have seen services. The vigil in following the growth, are the evangelical ones, which tend to terror attack in the Arena, whilst not set in church, preach a more conservative message. It is all very used the language of a church funeral service, confusing and confounding! All that I trust in, is when the poet Tony Walsh invited the city “to that Jesus was above all inclusive (he socialised choose love” in the face of the atrocity. with all sorts!) and exclusivity has betrayed his message and ministry. The Church must embrace We may choose to deny it, we may choose to ignore not reject. it, but we continue to live out the lives of religious people and one day, if God wills, the practice of public worship may well grow in our communities. Rev. Lindsay Ford 52 Sibrydion

CHURCH TIMES Regular Midweek Activities for the Bro Cymer Monday – 7.00pm Women’s Fellowship at Gallery Room, St. Mary’s, Dolgellau (fortnightly) Ministry Area Wednesday – 7.00pm Craft Club at Gallery Room, 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 Regular Services are held as mentioned. – venue to be announced Exceptions listed separately by date. Friday – 9.00am ‘Tyfu gyda’n Gilydd’ / ‘Growing Together’ (for parents and young children) at Gallery Room, St. Mary’s, Dolgellau St Catherine’s Church Arthog Holy Eucharist 9.30am last Sunday of each month. Gift Day 28 May St Paul’s Church Bryncoedifor (bilingual) 9.00am Holy Communion (1st and 3rd Sunday) Strawberry Tea at 2pm Sat.9 June in Rectory Garden. St Mary’s Church Dolgellau (bilingual)

8.00am Holy Communion (2nd and 4th Sunday) To absolutely confirm service times, and avoid 10.00am Holy Communion and Sunday School any possible wasted journey, please contact (1st, 2nd and 3rd Sunday), All Age Praise the relevant church wardens. For a home visit or (including Sunday School) (4th Sunday), any other information in the Dolgellau area please United Holy Communion (5th Sunday) contact Rev’d Tim Webb on 01341 388091. St Cynon’s Church, Fairbourne For Arthog, Fairbourne and Llwyngwril please Holy Eucharist 11am every Sunday except 3rd in contact Rev’d Lindsay Ford on 01341 250888 each month for Family Service at 11am or one of the Churchwardens: For Arthog and Fairbourne: George Williams on St Celynnin’s Church, Llwyngwril 01341 250204 or Liz Stokes on 01341 251066. Holy Eucharist 9.30am 1st 2nd and 4th (if 5 For Llwyngwril and Llangelynnin: Chris Clark 01341 Sundays). Morning Worship 9.30am 3rd Sunday. 250094 and Thelma Wilson 01341 250289 No service last Sunday of each month and no service on 8July for united service with Bishop at Stryd Plas yn Dre St Cynons. Dolgellau, LL40 1AD Stryd Plas yn Dre 01341 423773 St Illtud’s Church Llanelltyd (mainly in English) Dolgellau, LL40 1AD www.edoltd.cymru 01341 423773

11.30am Holy Communion (1st, 2nd, 3rd Sunday), Stryd Plas yn Dre www.edoltd.cymru Morning Prayer (4th Sunday), United Holy Dolgellau, LL40 1AD 01341 423773 Communion at Dolgellau (5th Sunday) www.edoltd.cymru Eye Examinations for all | PrawfEye llygaid Examinations i bawb for all | Prawf llygaid i bawb Acute Eye Care | Gofal llygaid Acute mewn Eye argyfwngCare | Gofal llygaid mewn argyfwng St Machreth’s Church Llanfachreth Eye Examinations for all | Prawf llygaid i bawb Low vision assessments | Asesiadau Low vision golwg assessments gwael | Asesiadau golwg gwael Acute Eye Care | Gofal llygaid mewn argyfwng 3.00pm Holy Communion (1st, 2nd, 3rd Sunday), Contact Lens fitting and supply | Gosod a Darparu lensys cyffwrdd Contact Lens fitting Lowand vision supply assessments | Goso | Asesiadaud a Darparu golwg gwae lensysl cyffwrdd Evening Prayer (4th Sunday) United Holy Contact Lens fitting Designer and supply frames | Gosod and a Darparu styles lensys to suit cyffwrdd all | Fframiau Dylunwyr a steiliau ar gyfer pawb Designer frames and styles to suit all | Fframiau Dylunwyr a steiliau ar gyfer pawb Communion at Dolgellau (5th Sunday) Designer frames and styles to suit all | Fframiau Dylunwyr a steiliau ar gyfer pawb

Yr Hen Eglwys Llangelynnin Old Church Eleanor, Malcolm,Eleanor, Helen, Gwen,Malcolm, Delyth, Helen, Clare Gwen, Delyth, Clare and Holly look forward to seeing you. Evening Prayer 5pm last Sunday each month. and Holly look forward to seeing you. Eleanor, Malcolm, Helen, Gwen,Edrychwn Delyth, ymlaenEdrychwn at Clareeich gweld. ymlaen at eich gweld. and Holly look forward to seeing you. Edrychwn ymlaenStryd at eich Plas gweld. yn Dre, Dolgellau LL40 1AD T: 01341 423773 www.edoltd.cymru

Sibrydion 53 THE CHURCH IN WALES Bro Ystumanner Ministry Area

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

Tywyn, St Cadfan’s. This is the “mother” church of the Ministry Area. Services: Sundays at 11.15 am 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 8.00 am & Wednesdays at 10.30 am Silent Prayer: Wednesdays and Fridays at 8.00 am & 5.00 pm Churchwarden: tel 01654 712166

Aberdyfi, St Peter’s. Services: Sundays at 11.15 am Churchwarden: tel 01654 767935

Abergynolwyn, St David’s. Services: Sundays at 09.30 am (no service on 1st Sunday of months May to Sept, held at Llanfihangel-y-Pennant instead) 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’s 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 and her Associate, Revd Janet Fletcher. Assisting them are three non- stipendiary ministers - Revd Nigel Adams, Revd Celia Adams and Revd Christina ten Wolde and two readers - Meryl Gover and Sue Whitehouse. Feb 2018

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

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Following the map over lush green grass The meadows we walked went via different paths Blue faced Leicesters with ears erect Followed, and stared - what did they expect? Cycle Shop, Repair & Bike Hire Centre Besides the Dysynni was the 01341 423332 fi rst stop of the day [email protected] Amongst blossoms around, dolgellaucycles.co.uk a sign that it’s May. Fresh and gentle was the wild fl ower hue Violets, bluebells and stitchwort too Mawddach To 2 of our group who hadn’t been before Wholefood We showed them the church with carvings galore Co-operative For the tour round her garden for all to see Cyfanfwyd Many thanks to Gill for the tray of tea. Mawddach We have been supplying Another really lovely stroll over new paths, and wholefoods, organic and paths we hadn’t walked for years. A peaceful ethically sourced food, and environmentally friendly day, with no wind, and warmer than previously. household products to our A welcome lunch break in a friend’s garden members at good value unexpectedly, then a look around the church, prices for over 30 years. back about 3.00. The Co-op is open to local residents in the Mawddach We meet in the school lay-by in Friog on the area and beyond. Members main road opposite the closed garage, at 9.30 pay an annual subscription every Friday. of £12 and participate in the running of the Co-op from Christine Radford 01341 250814 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 fi nd us on Facebook or contact [email protected]

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Do you have an interest in: Need a Venue for hosting an Acting, Technical, Production, event for your organisation? Scenery, Costume or other The main theatre, dressing room, kitchen area? and clubroom are all available for hire. Join THEATR FACH as a member. Rates are available on our website All01341 work and 250 productions 884 | www.luxurywelshholidays.com in the theatre www.theatrfach.co.uk/booking | [email protected] or call: is done by volunteers/members. Contact Jacki (see above), or Richard Withers: Jacki Evans and she will make you most [email protected] / 01654 761358 welcome! We have a lot of fun, so the more the merrier. Jacki Thompson – Membership secretary: Dolgellau Amateur Dramatic Society [email protected] / 07931 706682 Glyndwr Street, Dolgellau LL40 1BD

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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 NEW VENUE: Arthog Village Hall. The easiest way We are training at the Neuadd, Llanelltyd. Self to learn ballroom dancing as the steps are all there defence for Adults (over 16s). includes training in and 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]

MAY Mon 28 May St Celynin’s Church Gift Day Mon 28 May 10.45am Llwyngwril, in Y Ganolfan after the Duck Race. Llwyngwril Duck Race LUNCHES /TEAS/ CAKES Gift Day Envelopes have Arrive at the Red Bridge in Llwyngwril, for the been distributed to all houses in the village. These Annual Duck Race, which takes place on Afon Gwril, can be taken into the shop (Riverside) at anytime, or between the Red Bridge and the Railway line. Ducks bring them to Y Ganolfan. are £1 each and all proceeds go to Y Ganolfan Funds. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and last duck home.

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Tue 29 May 7.30pm Thu 7 Jun 7.00pm (every 1st Thurs) RICHARD HILLS – Tywyn Wurlitzer Open Mic night at the Quarry Cafe (probably Number One player in the world!) At the Quarry Cafe, Heol Maengwyn, Machynlleth. Tywyn Wurlitzer Organ Concerts at Neuadd Pendre  01654 702624. Brook St, Tywyn Ll36 9DP £9 at the door (£8 in advance from Flame Lily Health Store, High St) Thu 7 Jun 8.00pm (every 1st Thurs) Zikr, Dances of Remembrance At Hall, near Machynlleth SY20 8TN These Dances are meditation in movement that can JUNE help us be in touch with the sacredness of all life. Using sacred phrases, the Dances are easy to learn Tues 5 Jun 2.00pm (every 1st Tuesday) and everything you need to know for each Dance is Tywyn Women’s Institute taught first. Croeso i bawb ~ everyone is welcome At the Baptist Church (Tywyn). Visitors are Cost: £5 (concessions available) Contact Sandra welcome, refreshments are being served. Sunfire for more details: [email protected] www.dancesofuniversalpeace.org.uk Tues 5 Jun 8.00pm (every 1st & 3rd Tuesday) Folk night at the Slaters Arms, Corris Fri 8 Jun 8pm Traditional Folk Music session. All musicians Live at the Club welcome, just come along and play. This is an Jazz Upstairs event at the Rugby Club, Dolgellau. open, inclusive and relaxed session, all tunes An exciting, informal night of Blues, Jazz, Soul, including Welsh, Irish, English, Scottish, Breton and Ska. Musos from far and wide. You will love the and even Bluegrass are permitted and encouraged. quality and variety. Tickets £5.00. Reservations Contact: Gary 07795 066 454 or Mike at the Slaters. and enquiries 01341 450353 or email reservations@ barmouthmusic.co.uk Wed 6 Jun 7.30 (every 1st Wednesday) Llanuwchllyn Women’s Institute Sat 9 Jun At The Village Hall New members welcome, OFFICIAL OPENING OF SHEDEGRYN refreshments and interesting guest speakers. By Liz Saville-Roberts MP Shedegryn - behind Neuadd Egryn in Llanegryn Wed 6 Jun 7pm This community shed has recently been built by Llwyngwril Garden Club Meeting the community. It is for everyone and will shortly in Y Ganolfan, Llwyngwril. SPEAKER: Heidi Wilkes, be holding classes and a repair cafe. Come and see Physiotherapist is speaking on the subject of: what is on offer and have a chat. Contact Robin Gardeners Muscles! ALL WELCOME. White for further details: [email protected]

Thu 7 Jun 10.00am – Noon (every 1st Thurs) Sun 10 Jun 10.00–2.00pm (Every 2nd Sunday) Hearing Aid Clinics Dinas Mawddwy Farmers Market Drop in clinics to check and service NHS Hearing Aids, Local Farmers Market at Camlan Garden Centre, at Dolgellau Leisure Centre and Tywyn Baptist Church. Dinas Mawddwy, SY20 9LN. For any more information we have a Twitter and Facebook Thu 7 Jun 9.30am page @mawddwymarket, email market@ Tywyn Garden Club Outing to Bodnant camlangardening.cymru or call Lisa 01650 5311685. Garden leaving Tywyn at 9.30 am, picking up en route. Total cost for non National Trust Members £25. NT Members £12.50. We hope to see the Laburnum arch at it’s best. Details from Susanna Yeoman Tel. 01654 710658

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Mon 11 Jun 7.30 (every 2nd Monday) Sun 17 Jun 10.00–2.00pm (every 3rd Sunday) Tywyn & District History Society Dolgellau Farmers Market Rear room in Tywyn Baptist Church on the High Market extended to now include Eldon Sq and the Street, £10 annual membership, Members £2, £3 Free Library. Stalls include fresh local produce, honey for non members, each visit to cover room hire and and beeswax products, chocolate, plants, jewellery, refreshments. Accompanied children under 16 free wood & slate crafts, baby knits, photographic prints admittance. textile bags and aprons. Refreshments also available.  Mo 01341450211. Wed 13 Jun 11am- 2pm FLOWER WALK at Arthog Bog, near Mon 18 Jun 8.00pm (every 3rd Monday) Fairbourne. Acoustic Jam – Mach Meet at Morfa Mawddach Station Road. (GR: SH 628 At The Skinners Arms, Machynlleth. Singers, 140) With North Wales WildLlife Trust. Plantlife’s musicians and audience welcome. No charge. Tracey Lovering, will help us identify some of the  07794441832 special wetland species to be found here. ‘Wetland’ is not a misnomer: Bring Wellies (and a picnic!) NO Tue 19 Jun 8.00pm (every 1st & 3rd Tuesday) DOGS. Contact: Janet Baker 07812 659593/ 01341 Folk night at the Slaters Arms, Corris 423988 [email protected].  See 5 Jun entry for details.

Wed 13 Jun 9.00pm Thu 21 Jun 7.30pm Cor Meibion Bro Dysynni (Welsh male voice JONATHAN EYRE choir) Tywyn Wurlitzer Organ Concerts at Neuadd Pendre Concert. Trefeddian Hotel, Aderdovey. Free entry. Brook St, Tywyn Ll36 9DP £9 at the door (£8 in Licenced bar available for drinks during concert. advance from Flame Lily Health Store, High St)

Thu 14 Jun 12 noon (every 2nd Thurs) Friday 22 Jun at 7.30pm Pub Philosophy Eddy Gartry and the Werewolves of Powys The Skinners Arms, Machynlleth. Philosophical at the Dragon Theatre, Barmouth...a night with the discussion. No charge.  0779 4441832 best...long established bluesman Eddy Gartry on rock-steady guitar and raw vocals, with Jon Crowe Fri 15 Jun 8.00pm (every 3rd Friday) on lead guitar, Richie Davies - bass, and Tanji Moon Dances of Universal Peace ~ Dawnsio O - drums and percussion. A world of musical history Heddwch Byd-Eang and experience. Tickets £10.00. Reservations and at Derwenlas Hall, near Machynlleth SY20 8TN enquiries 01341 450 353 or email: reservations@ A joyful, multi-cultural way to touch the spiritual barmouthmusic.co.uk essence within ourselves and others. Being inspired by the wisdom and sacred phrases of the many spiritual Sat 23 – Sun 24 June 10.00 - 4.00 traditions of Humankind, they are essentially a form of Railway 1960’s Dolgellau. celebration and meditation in sound and movement. Visit our model railway exhibition and step back Everything you need to know for each Dance is taught into Dolgellau’s past.. Admission FREE Donations first. Croeso i bawb ~ everyone is welcome Cost: £5 Welcome. At Ebeneser Methodist Church, Meyrick (conc. available) Contact: [email protected] Street, Dolgellau. Enquiries - John 01341 421093 www.dancesofuniversalpeace.org.uk Wed 27 June 7pm Sat 16 Jun 2pm Barmouth WI Strawberry Tea in Rectory Garden. Dianna Treganza talk entitled ‘Beach Coast Llwyngwril - just follow the bunting! ALL WELCOME! Guardians’. Barmouth Women’s Institute. 4th Wednesday in each month (excepting August) at

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the Dragon Theatre. Visitors welcome to listen to interesting speakers followed by refreshments Info: Wed 4 Jul 7.30pm (every 1st Wednesday) Janet Davies Barmouth 01341281224 Llanuwchllyn Women’s Institute  See 6 Jun entry for details. Wed 27 June Meirionnydd Older People’s Forum: Wed 4 July 7pm Mr Ailian Williams , RNLI, and Mountain Rescue. at Llwyngwril Garden Club Neuadd Pendre, Tywyn : George Buckley ,Secretary, Meeting in Y Ganolfan Llwyngwril SHOW 01654 711289 ARRANGEMENTS prior to the annual show in August.

Thu 28 Jun 7.00pm (Every last Thurs) Thu 5 Jul 10.00am – Noon (every 1st Thurs) Garthangharad Llwyngwril – Open Mic Night Hearing Aid Clinics All welcome to come and sing/play/ listen! It is also  See 7 Jun entry for details. Curry Night when a curry with a drink is £7.50 Thu 5 Jul 8.00pm (every 1st Thursday) Sat 30 Jun 7.00pm (every 4th Saturday) Zikr, Dances of Remembrance Headway Meeting  See 7 Jun entry for details. At Y Ganolfan Llwyngwril. Open to all to all, please come and help us to raise funds for Headway Fri 6 July 10.30am Gwynedd and the Walton Centre. Our usual The Friends of Abbeyfield Ty Meurig monthly meetings are open to anyone who has Dolgellau suffered a brain injury and includes family members are holding a Coffee Morning at the Royal Ship Hotel and carers. Pat Griffiths: 01341 250591. Dolgellau on There will be a cake stall, tombola stall and raffle A WARM WELCOME TO ALL CROESO Sat 30 Jun & Sun 1st Jul CYNNES I BAWB Mawddach Paddlefest around Barmouth Harbour and Penmaenpool. Wed 11 July 9.00pm This is North Wales biggest charity Paddlesport Cor Meibion Bro Dysynni (Welsh male voice event, held by Meirioneth Yacht Club , raising funds choir) for Hope House (children’s hospice) /Ty Gobaith. Concert. Trefeddian Hotel, Aderdovey. Free entry. Schedule of events can be found online at www. Licenced bar available for drinks during concert. mawddachpaddlefest.org includes booking forms for taking part. See feature on page 24-25 for details. Thu 12 Jul 8.00pm (every 2nd Thursday) Pub Philosophy  See 14 Jun entry for details.

JULY Friday 13 Jul at 8pm Live at the Club Sun 1st Jul Jazz Upstairs event at the Rugby Club, Dolgellau. Mawddach Paddlefest An exciting, informal night of Blues, Jazz, Soul,  See feature on page 24-25 for details. and Ska. Musos from far and wide. You will love the quality and variety. Tickets £5.00. Reservations and Tue 3 Jul 2.00pm (every 1st Tuesday) enquiries 01341 450 353 or email reservations@ Tywyn Women’s Institute barmouthmusic.co.uk  See 5 Jun entry for details. Sun 15 Jul 10.00–2.00pm (every 3rd Sunday) Tue 3 Jul 8.00pm (every 1st & 3rd Tuesday) Dolgellau Farmers Market Folk night at the Slaters Arms, Corris  See 17 Jun entry for details.  See 5 Jun entry for details.

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Mon 16 Jul 8.00pm (every 3rd Monday) Sat 28 Jul 11.00am (every 4th Saturday) Acoustic Jam – Mach Headway Meeting  See 18 Jun entry for details.  See 30 Jun entry for details

Thu 19 Jul 7.30 pm DECLAN POOLE & AARON HAWTHORNE . Tywyn Wurlitzer Organ Concerts at Neuadd Pendre into AUGUST Brook St, Tywyn Ll36 9DP £9 at the door (£8 in advance from Flame Lily Health Store, High St) Wed 8 Aug 7.30pm Fri 20 Jul 8.00pm (every 3rd Friday) DAVID GRAY Dances of Universal Peace – Dawnsio O Tywyn Wurlitzer Organ Concerts at Neuadd Pendre Heddwch Byd-Eang Brook St, Tywyn Ll36 9DP £9 at the door (£8 in  See 15 Jun entry for details. advance from Flame Lily Health Store, High St)

Fri 20 Jul 10am - 3pm Friday 10 Aug at 8pm... BALSAM BASH! Live at the Club Please help us save our wildlife from this invasive Jazz Upstairs event at the Rugby Club, Dolgellau. species! At Penmaenpool, near Dolgellau LL40 1YD An exciting, informal night of Blues, Jazz, Soul, Meet at SNPA carpark (GR: SH 425 944)Bring a picnic and Ska. Musos from far and wide. You will love the lunch to enjoy amidst your hard (but fun) work. NO quality and variety. Tickets £5.00. Reservations and DOGS. Contact Janet Baker 07812 659593 / 01341 enquiries 01341 450 353 or email reservations@ 423988 [email protected] barmouthmusic.co.uk

Sat 21 – Sun 22 Jul 10.00 - 4.00 Tue 14 Aug 7.30pm Railway 1960’s Dolgellau. Tywyn Garden Club and Visit our model railway exhibition and step back The fl orally-decorated Floral Train leaves the Wharf into Dolgellau’s past.. Admission FREE Donations Station, Tywyn, at 7.30pm (return by 10.05pm). The Welcome. At Ebeneser Methodist Church, Meyrick Dysynni Male Voice Choir will sing at Abergynolwyn Street, Dolgellau. Enquiries - John 01341 421093 Station. It is a lovely evening; do join us. Adults - £8; Children - £2. Tickets from Talyllyn Railway. Further Wed 25 Jul 7pm information from Susanna Yeomans - 01654 710658 Barmouth WI: Members’ Meeting, No speaker.

Wed 25 Jul Meirionnydd Older People’s Forum: Mr Quentin Deakin, Tywyn Museum Group and Get your We’re a Historic Society Info: George Buckley 01654 711289 events listed community in here! magazine for Wed 25 Jul 7.30pm our community (it’s free) Cor Meibion Bro Dysynni (Welsh male voice spirit. choir) Summer concert at Fairbourne Church. Pay at door We want to help make local gatherings as or contact Audrey Singh 01341 250251 popular and well attended as possible – just supply us the information for your event Thu 26 Jul 7.00pm (Every last Thurs) or group and we’ll drop it in. Garthangharad Llwyngwril – Open Mic Night For more information, call 01341 250884  See 28 Jun entry for details. or email: [email protected]

62 Sibrydion ENJOY A SUMMER OF ‘THE SEA’ IN WALES! Join us for a special series of historic and heroic stories Adults £4, Children £1.50 connected with commerce and adventure, when Complimentary Tea & Welsh Cakes! sea-faring was a way of life around the Welsh coast. Proceeds towards maintenance and local charities. THE PROGRAMME D – SHIP BUILDING & TRADE The Welsh became a vigorous ship Booking not necessary but helpful. A – OF PIRATES AND PARROTS building nation in the 19th Century Admittance 3.00 – 4.30pm Welsh ships sailed the high seas due to an abundance of oak for for trade, but also on their decks construction and coal and slate for DATES fl amboyantly strode pirates and export. Hear how elegant 2- and smugglers – such as Harry Morgan 3-masted brigs were built to trade JUNE AUGUST who became the Governor of locally and as far away as China and 5th A 2nd B Jamaica! Come and shake his S. America. 12th B 14th C hand at Ystradgwyn Centre! 19th C 16th D E – ESCAPE TO FREEDOM? 26th D 21st E B – WELSH SEA SHANTIES Oppression regarding land 23rd A Going to sea in a boat, however tenure, language and religion JULY 29th B attractive, is hard work. Heave ho! as well as depression in the coal 10th E 31st C Singing sea shanties raised the and slate mines turned people’s 12th A spirits and got the work done… faces towards the sea for escape, 17th B SEPTEMBER Listen to a few and maybe learn one? mainly to the US and Patagonia. 19th C 4th D By contrast, some faced a horrifi c 24th D 6th E C – LEGENDS OF THE SEA journey in a convict ship to far-away 26th E Many Welsh legends are connected Australia, oft en for trivial off ences. 31st A with water – lakes, wells and, of course, the sea. Sit back and enjoy Ystradgwyn Welsh Heritage Centre. Tal y Llyn, LL36 9AJ some of the most famous ones. Tel 01654 761312 Email: [email protected]

Sibrydion 63 Mobile Library Call 01766 771000 to confi rm the current timetable and locations.

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The ROTARY Club of Mawddach are cooperating with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board to provide financial support in the continuation of the community drop-in service for anyone having problems with their NHS hearing aids. Servicing of the aids will also be on offer. There will also be tea/coffee available at a small charge for anyone attending the clinic. This will be provided by the Mawddach ROTARY Club. The drop-in session, run by the Health Board’s “Hearing Aid Volunteer Service” will be held on the FIRST THURSDAY of the month at the Leisure Centre in Dolgellau from 10a.m. to 12 noon. Please note the change of day from Friday to Thursday from September. We are now in a positi on to maintain thin tubed Friday 5th August then Thursday 1st September hearing aids at Dolgellau.

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

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

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

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Existing advert Local Events Info DiddordebauDigwyddiadau Ileol Clerks to the Community Council

Aberdyfi Dyffryn Ardudwy a Talybont Llanfi hangel-y-Pennant Mr Neil Storkey, Council Off ice, Mrs Annwen Hughes, Mrs Eileen Jones Hafan Deg, Literary Institute Aberdyfi , Plas Uchaf, 2 Frankwell Close, Tywyn LL35 0LN (01654) 767816 LL47 6YA (01766) 780971 LL36 9EN (01654) 711797 aberdyfi council@btconnect. [email protected] [email protected] com Ffestiniog (Town) Abermaw/Barmouth (Town) Mrs Ann Coxon Mr Kenneth Ll. Willams Ms. Sue Phillips, Clerk to the Council Off ice, 5 High Street 18 Stryd , Porthmadog, Council Glanllyn, Water Street, LL49 9EG (01766) 513633 Barmouth, LL42 1AT LL41 3ES (01766) 832398 [email protected] cyngortreff festiniog@yahoo. Llangelynnin co.uk Mrs Glenda Edwards Elfan, Arthog Llwyngwril LL37 2JJ Angela Thomas, Tair Trem, (01341) 250291 Penrhyn Drive North, Sarah Roberts Beudy Hendre, clerc@cyngor-llangelynnin- Fairbourne LL38 2DJ. , Dolgellau, council.org.uk cyngorarthogcouncil@gmail. LL40 2PF (01341) 440248 com [email protected] Lis Puw, Bedw Gwynion Y Bala (Town) Harlech (Town) Llanuwchllyn, Y Bala Aeron Jones, Council Off ice Mrs Annwen Hughes Plas Uchaf, LL23 7TW (01678) 540654/ Henblas, High St, Bala Talsarnau LL47 6YA 07896 964120 LL23 7AE 07786 662905 (01766) 780971 [email protected] / [email protected] [email protected] Mrs Bethan Jones Hafod Y Bryn, Llanbedr Cwmtirmynach, Y Bala LL23 7ED Brithdir, Llanfachreth a Mrs Morfudd W Lloyd (01678) 520632 Rhydymain Tyddyn Hendre Llanbedr, [email protected] Mr. Henry M. Edwards Arfryn, LL45 2PL (01341) 241645 16 Cae’r Dderwen Dolgellau, [email protected] LL40 1GE (01341) 422232 Carys Haf Jones, 4 Heol Bowydd, Blaenau Festiniog Cyngor Cymuned Mrs Bethan Jones Hafod y Bryn, LL41 3HL (01766) 832442 / Llanfi hangel y Pennant Cwmtirmynach Y Bala, 07900 154947 Community Council. Held at LL23 7ED (01678) 520632 [email protected] Y Ganolfan Abergynolwyn [email protected] 2nd Monday in the month 7pm Mawddwy (Not Aug). All welcome to sit in Llanegryn Huw Tomos Jones Henllys, on the bilingual meeting Mrs Llywela Hughes, Ty’r Ysgol Mallwyd, Machynlleth Llanegryn. LL36 9SS SY20 9HS (01650) 531405 Corris (01654) 710613 [email protected] Mrs Christina Miller, Suite 1, [email protected] Fronfelen Hall Corris, Pennal Machynlleth, SY20 9TF Llanelltyd Mrs Deilwen Breese Gogarth, (01654) 761307 Mr Henry M. Edwards Arfryn, Pennal, Machynlleth SY20 9LB 16 Cae’r Dderwen Dolgellau, (01654) 791235 Dolgellau (Town) LL40 1GE (01341) 422232 [email protected] Mr Rhys Williams Tan y Coed, Nant y Gader Dolgellau, Llanfair Tywyn LL40 1LB (01341) 421071 Mrs Annwen Hughes Plas Uchaf, Francesca Pridding Talsarnau LL47 6YA email: tywyntowncouncil@ (01766) 780971 btconnect.com 01654 712411 [email protected]

Sibrydion 67 Inner Wheel Club of Ty wyn

If you would like to meet new friends, to widen across Britain, so if you join and discover a wish to your horizons, and to work with like-minded play a global role, you can. Alternatively, you can people on behalf of worthwhile causes, the just enjoy the friendship of our local group. Inner Wheel Club of Tywyn could be a good Our big fund-raising event of the year here in place to start. Tywyn is providing the catering for the Rotary We are a women’s organisation, which meets ‘Race the Train’, which takes place this year on locally, monthly on a Thursday, usually in the Saturday 18th August. So now might be a good evening. We share a meal together, and very often time to think about joining us and getting the feel have guest speakers on topics which in recent of what Inner Wheel is like. years have ranged from ice hotels to the benefits of Membership normally starts with an invitation to bee-keeping in Africa. come along as a guest so that we can get to know Above all, Inner Wheel is about fellowship and the each other, before applying to the Membership chance to have a lot of fun while supporting local, Secretary, Jane Pearson, tel 01654 782262 / 07970 national and international projects. The Inner 967791, email [email protected]. Wheel organisation operates worldwide as well as

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