THE latest community news from Aberaeron

Bridge Club

ABERAERON Bridge Club was one of 62 UK clubs and one from Kenya taking part in the Kidney Research Simultaneous Pairs competition on 12 July. All entry fees go the Kidney Research Fund.

The Aberaeron winners were Dawn Claxton and Sally Davies (coming 163rd out of 757 pairs overall). Doreen Anthony and Ron Jones were second and Mike Fellows and Lee Collier third.

Winners on 19 July were Keith Bellamy and Gill Howells, with John Valentine and Mike Jones second and Dai Hayes and Ron Jones third.

On Board 3, Mike and John playing East-West, were unwisely doubled in 5 Diamonds. They redoubled.

The contract made two overtricks and scored 1,800 points. Twelve tricks were in fact also available to North-South in Hearts.

Aberaeron Bridge Club meets in the Royal British Legion Hall each Thursday at 6.40pm – newcomers are welcome.

Afternoon tuition for beginners and improvers will resume in September at a new venue following the closure of the Feathers Hotel. Members thanked Lee Collier for giving them the facilities and wished her well for the future.

For further information on playing on Thursdays, please phone the club secretary on 01239 811718.

Senior Citizens

A summer outing was enjoyed on Thursday, 12 July when they visited the Kite Centre in Tregaron where they were not only given a very interesting talk by Margaret Evans but also enjoyed a cup of coffee and lovely homemade Welsh cakes.

They then headed north to Devil’s Bridge. The journey from Devil’s Bridge to Aberystwyth was on the Rheidol Valley Railway. It was a beautiful, sunny afternoon and the scenery was outstanding. After a little free time in Aberystwyth they headed to the White Swan in Llanon for their evening meal.

The new session starts on Thursday, 20 September, in Peniel Chapel Vestry at 2pm.

Walking Treasure Hunt

A Walking Treasure Hunt will take place on Friday, 3 August. Come along and get to know your town, discover hidden secrets about the town, as well as many fun facts.

The starting point is Aberaeron Memorial Hall between 5pm and 6.30pm, followed by a barbecue, bar and refreshments. A warm welcome to all the family. For further information, contact the hall on 01545 574934.

Church services

Sunday 29 July: Aberaeron, Holy Trinity, 8.45am, Cymun Bendigaid; 11am, Morning Worship and Sunday School, followed by refreshments.

For more information see church website at www.aberaeronparish.org.uk or call 01545 570433.

Henfynyw, St David: 9.45am, Morning Prayer (bilingual service).

Llanddewi Aberarth, St David: 2pm, Evening Prayer (bilingual service).

Llanbadarn Trefeglwys (Pennant), St Padarn: No service.

Tabernacl

Cynhelir yr oedfa y Sul nesaf, 29 Gorffennaf am 10yb gyda’r Doctor Rhidian Griffiths yn gwasanaethu.

Peniel

Ni fydd oedfa ym Mheniel y Sul nesaf, 29 Gorffennaf, ond bydd oedfa yng nghapel Neuaddlwyd am 1yp. Y pregethwr fydd y Parch Adrian Williams.

Catholic services

There will be a Mass on Sunday, 29 July at the Holy Cross Catholic Church, Victoria Street, at 12.30pm.

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