THE latest community news from Blaenau Ffestiniog

History Society

THE last event this spring for the Bro Ffestiniog History Society was a visit to Y Lasynys Fawr, near Harlech.

This house was the home of the celbrated Ellis Wynne.

In those days (1500s), the estuary reached much nearer the house.

After many centuries of occupation, the owners moved to a new house.

After falling into disrepair, Y Lasynys Fawr was renovated about 20 years ago, taking eight years of work.

The guides, Gerallt and Elfed, gave a wealth of information on the house and renovation.

There are two items of furniture that have survived the centuries, and St Fagan’s Museum have lent some furniture of the original period (Y Lasynys Fawr is open on Thursday and Friday afternoons in the summer).

The group finished the evening with an excellent meal at The Grapes, Maentwrog.

The autumn lectures start on Thursday, 13 September, at 7.30pm, in the Ganolfan, Wynne Road.

The first speaker will be Michael Freeman, who will talk about Welsh Costumes (programmes will be available nearer the time, from Iris at Eifion Stores).

Poppy appeal

THE Poppy Appeal money collected to date by The Royal British Legion Blaenau Ffestiniog and Sub Branch Sarn Helen has reached £3,143.10, there is still wreath money outstanding.

The appeal closes on 10 November.

The Poppy Appeal for 2018-2019 starts on Remembrance Sunday, 11 November.

The Legion thanks the community for their generosity, the poppy collectors Linda Fazakerly, Debbie Woolway, Maxine Evans, Medwyn Jones and the Blaenau Ffestiniog Army cadets under the command of Sgt Huw Jones; all the shops and businesses; the Rev Hilary Savage; St David’s Church; Parade Marshall Gary Williams; members of the Legion Branches, Blaenau Ffestiniog and Sarn Helen; The Royal Oakeley Band; John’s Coaches; The Blaenau Ffestiniog Police force; The Royal Welch Fusiliers Comrades Association Club; The Blaenau Ffestiniog Memorial Hospital caretaker; The Blaenau Ffestiniog branch Standard Bearer Fred Tanner; Standard Bearers Emyr Williams RN Association; Michael Jennings, RWFAssociation; Glyn Daniels Burma Star Association and Anwyl Construction contractors for having the hospital ready for the service.

The Blaenau Ffestiniog and Sub Branch Sarn Helen British Legion meet at the Royal Welch Fusiliers Comrades Association Club, Church Street, every second Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm.

Any person interested in joining or interested in the activities of the Legion would be welcome to attend. 

 

Services

HOLY Cross: Mass at 6pm on Saturday and 11am on Sunday with Fr Shaji Punnati.

Manod Orthodox: Third and Sixth Canonical Hours at 10am followed by Divine Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom.

St Michael’s: Morning service at 9.30am.

St David’s: Morning service at 11am.

Carmel: Rev Ioan Wyn Gruffydd.

Bowydd: Rev Anita Ephraim.

Bethesda: Debbie Roberts.

Bethel, Ffestiniog - Rev Rhodri Glyn Thomas.

Clwb Cerdded

MAE Clwb Cerdded Stiniog wedi newid dyddiadau eu ymweliad yn ardal Bannau Brycheiniog o 8fed-10fed o’r mis yma i’r 15-17eg o’r mis.

Gallery

THE exhibition of the work of the local Camera Club members, which has been on show at the Maenofferen Gallery since 23 April, comes to an end this weekend and those who have visited the gallery were full of praise for the said exhibition.

It will be followed by a watercolours exhibition under the title of ‘Heritage and Loss’ by local Falcon Hildred from 11 to 28 July and also there from 25 June to 13 July will be an exhibition of the Victorian Age Clothing by Seren Cyf.

Bowls

AFTER winning three games in the Gwynedd Veterans Merit event at Penmaenmawr Dafydd Hughes has qualified for the last 16 which is to be played at Prestatyn.

Both he and Richard Elwyn Jones have been chosen to play for the Gwynedd Veterans against Clwyd Veterans at Abergele.

There was good news for the Blaenau Club as they beat Beaumaris A by 10-2 in a home North Wales League A match thanks to wins by Martin and Barry John Hughes, Elwyn, Gareth, Iwan, Stephen and Elwyn Jones and Mike Burgeon.

Their next match is away at Colwyn Bay Legion.

Musician

YSGOL y Moelwyn’s Musician of the Year competition is to be held at the school on Wednesday evening, 13 June, and as has been the norm for some time the event will be sponsored by the Moelwyn Choir with cash prizes for the top three placed winners.

Table top sale

A TABLE top sale will be held at the Village Hall, Llan Ffestiniog on Saturday, on 16 June from 10am until 12.30pm.

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