THE latest community news from Aberdyfi

Dyfi Yacht Club

DYFI Yacht Club is holding an open day on Monday, 28 May, and is inviting anyone who may have thought they would like to have a go at sailing to come and try it out, free of charge.

The event starts at 11am at DYC, which is located on the Wharf in Aberdyfi, and will last all day until 4pm.

Anyone can turn-up at any time, have a go at sailing under the guidance of an experienced sailor and then have a chat with Club members over refreshments in the Club lounge afterwards. There is no cost and no commitment to join DYC and there are special membership offers for those who are interested.

Phil Morgan, head of training at DYC, said: “This is a great opportunity for anyone who has always wondered what it’s like to go sailing, to find out for themselves.

“We’ll have a range of boats available, all the safety kit people need and expert sailors at hand to ensure the experience is a pleasurable one! No previous sailing experience is necessary.

“Sailing is a sport for everyone and we are keen to encourage people to give it a go and discover for themselves the joys of being out on the water. We have a really friendly group of members at DYC including a thriving youth section.”

Phil added: “For those who do fancy taking their sailing further, we are running a number of sailing courses throughout the year to enable people to learn the basics and build their skills (see the club website for full details: www.doveyyachtclub.org.uk).

“We also have a large fleet of Club boats available for use by members and it’s therefore not necessary to own a boat in order to start sailing.

“We really hope as many people as possible will take advantage of this opportunity to experience the joys of sailing on the beautiful Dyfi estuary.”

Art Society

ABERDYFI Art Society is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

The society was formed in 1968 and boasts many local artists of stature amongst its current and former members.

Edward Morris, a founder member, exhibited at the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolour. Clare Davies, his daughter is the current President and Vic Foot was a winner of Watercolour Challenge.

Debbie Townsend, chairman, said: “Artists never stop learning—sometimes from their mistakes but often from other people. We have regular workshops when visiting artists demonstrate their techniques and members of the art group 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 first 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.

New members, experts or beginners, would be very welcome to the meetings which are held on the first and third Tuesdays of every month from 10am to 3pm in the studio to the rear of Neuadd Dyfi.

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