Bala Challenge

THE ANNUAL Bala Challenge takes place on 7 May, organised by Bala and Penllyn Rotary club.This is the 12th year of the successful charity walks. There are choices of a 20-mile circular walk, the 14-mile Bala Lake circuit, the eight-mile scenic lake walk, or a guided walk lasting three hours. Participants are invited to raise money for charity. There is free parking and return transport where needed. Feeding stations at check points and light refreshments at the finish.

For entry forms and full information, visit www.BalaChallenge.org.uk or call 01678 521782.

Members of Gwerin y Coed (Woodcraft Folk Wales), Bala, received their new T shirts at their latest meeting. The children and their parents enjoyed a morning of making fairy houses in little gardens using natural materials (inset). The group is one of many that have started within the last year in the north Wales area. For more information about the organisation,