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Tributes

TRIBUTES have been paid to a Dolgellau stalwart who passed away last month. Catherine Mary Jones, affectionately known as Cath, is best known as a staple of the Nurses TV and Radio shop in Dolgellau, where she worked until her retirement in 2007, aged 84.

She was born at Senghenydd, Glamorgan, one of six children. Her parents moved to Dolgellau and that is where she settled for the rest of her life. She graduated to, and attended Dr Williams School as a day pupil to gain her education. Her Second World War effort was to moved to Bloxwich and worked in a municians factory. She met her husband Ernie at a dance in Tywyn where he was stationed at the time. In June 1946 they were married at Capel Salem, Dolgellau. Cath and Ernie had two children, Graham and Pauline.

Cath was described as dedicating her long life to giving service to others above self. She worked at Dr Williams School, at J Jones the grocer, then joined the electrical business L F Nurse and son in the mid 60’s and continue with her new employers in 1979 Nurses TV & Radio right through to her eventual retirement when the business was sold in 2007 she was 84.

Dylan Williams, formerly of the TV shop, said: “She was an excellent ambassador for the business, loyal, never a cross word, I can’t even remember if she ever had a day off sick! She will be missed by us all.” In her private life she had a lot of friends and was known for her knitting and cross stitch. She was well known throughout the area and beyond.

Cath is survived by her husband Ernie, son Graham and daughter Pauline.Music club THE Piatti String Quartet wowed an audience at Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor on Friday 22 February. All four players were technically at the top of their game; but more than this, they were able to blend their sound in such a way as to become ‘one person’, expressing the music without hiatus. This is very satisfying for listeners. Two other factors contributed to the sense of unanimity - the hall’s excellent acoustic (commented on by the quartet), and the vintage quality of their instruments (all dating from between 1682 and 1776). These elements were especially to be appreciated in the intimate pianissimo passages. The programme began with Three Idylls by Frank Bridge. To close, Beethoven’s inspired and inspiring 2nd Razumovsky Op.59 No.2. The distinctive nature of each of the four movements was vividly conjured: nervous tension in the allegro, the molto adagio’s tranquil beauty (derived it is said from Beethoven’s contempation of a starry night sky), rhythmic unpredictability in the scherzo, and the final presto’s exhilarating drive and energy. Thus ended a memorable recital, as good as any of its kind in the club’s history. If you’re a member of a club, society or group, send your news to [email protected]