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EVERYBODY was welcomed by Jacqui our president, including two guests Liz and Margaret and four new members. Meirion was sung and apologies noted.The minutes of the last meeting were read and signed and the matters arising included the results of the resolutions taken last month, four members will act-ing as volunteers each day at the Royal Welsh Show, the summer trip to Llangollen is now organised for Wednesday, 29 June, leaving Barmouth at 10am, and the Summer Fair is at the Dragon Theatre on 7 July from 2-3.30pm.

There was no county letter. Members were asked to take part in a survey for the federation, and were reminded to investigate the Meirionnydd Federation website. Clipboards were circulated for the Netta Cup bowling competition on 6 August and Crown green bowls at Tywyn.Our guest speaker was Maureen Owens with ‘Poetry Please’. Maureen said she was pleased to be asked back and might join us, other commitments permitting. She asked if we had heard of ‘Mind Mapping’, a way of writing things down about a specific topic. Not in any order but as and when she thought about them as it helped to connect up the words thus remembering what that topic was. Her example was words connecting to poetry. It was very interesting.She then read a couple of Pam Ayres poems, which she read with great humour, one about technology which was quite apt for many of us. She said she loves to read all types of poetry but cannot write it herself. She talked about her late father, Peter McGovern who was a poet and read some of his works, also works by other poets including Wordsworth. She finished with some amusing limericks. It was a very enjoyable performance and she was warmly thanked by Christine Leese and Maureen said she would be happy to come back another time if asked.The monthly competition was won by Joan Probert, second Pam Payton and third Pat Millward. The hostesses, Alma Havercroft, Pat Millard and Christine Dearden were thanked by Jacqui for their lovely refreshments. Iris Lovatt won the raffle and the plant was won by Jacqui. The next meeting is a members meeting on 27 July.

Llanaber Church News

THE Flower festival ‘Where the sea meets the shore’ organised by Dor-othy Round and Frances Pead at St Mary’s Church recently, was enjoyed by many locals and visitors. The help and support given by all was much appreciated, including the generosity of local Barmouth businesses who kindly sponsored the event, £741 being raised for refugee crisis and church funds.Coffee eveningON 15 June the annual Coffee Evening was held at the Jesuit’s House in Llanaber thanks once again to the kindness of Brother Ken Vance. As well as the usual stalls, an excellent model vehicle display was exhibited, organised by the Corps family and friends. This was a very special added attraction. Thanks are due to all who helped and supported the event resulting in £746 being raised for St Mary’s Church funds.