THE latest community news from Aberdyfi.

Yacht club

THE most recent ‘Ordinary Lives?’ event took place in on 11 December. These talks are designed so that local people with supposedly ‘ordinary’ lives can share their weird and wonderful experiences. These events raise money for the charity Frank water that help communities in third world countries by giving them the access to clean, safe water through sustainable methods such as building wells, The most recent talk was done by Bob Tyrell with the story on how his family’s name became one of the most successful formula 1 teams in the world. Also, a great talk was Nick Dawson’s experience dog sledding in Sweden. Sound ‘ordinary’ to you? These pair of talks alone raised £580 for Frank Water, and the talks in all have raised over £3000 so far. The next talk will take place at 18.30 on the 8 January. Everyone welcome!

Ballroom Dance Club

MEMBERS danced the evening away on Monday, 12 December at the Neuadd Pendre Social Centre (being their last session for 2016), making time to enjoy a festive buffet, (pictured right). The next dance session will commence on Monday, 9 January 7.30 pm. We would be very pleased to welcome new members, just come along any Monday evening. Tuition is available every other week.

Birthday celebrations

SEARSON Thompson turned 105 on Friday, 16 December and friends and family gathered on the day to drink a toast. Mr Searson was delighted to receive his many birthday cards and was particularly proud to receive a special 105th birthday card from the Queen.

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