THE latest community news from Dolgellau.

Cader Idris Gymnastics Club

A NUMBER of young gymnasts travelled to Deeside Leisure Centre to take part in the Welsh Gymnastics Regional Gymspire competition.

They were eligible to enter either as a Level 1 or Level 2 competing a routine on the floor, along with skills on the trampette and the vault.

All the gymnasts 9 (pictured) had been practicing over the last six weeks, and their hard work certainly paid off shown by the number of ribbons and medals they brought home.

All the gymnasts (except those under eight-years-old) who were placed in the top six overall in each age group were invited to be part of a north Wales team that would take part in an all Wales final that was held in Somersault Gymnastics Centre in Cardiff.

This was the first year that Welsh Gymnastics organised an all Wales final which offered a great opportunity to the gymnasts to represent the north area.

Magi Jones attended the final along with her head coach Lucinda Gibson. She was cheered on by her parents, siblings and the rest of the north team.

Although Magi didn’t manage to secure an individual medal this time, she did receive a ribbon for the north team, coming fourth and had a fantastic experience. She is now looking forward to her next competition.

Sporting fund

SPORTS men and women in Dolgellau once again came together to raise money on 16 November for the BBC’s Children in Need appeal.

Organised by Dolgellau Netball Club, at the Glan Wnion Leisure centre, the girls invited the towns rugby team, North Wales Police, Dinas Mawddwy ladies netball team and Dolgellau ladies team to a round robin of games throughout the night. The evening raised £185, which was won by the rugby club.

Community health awardsTHE outpatient department team of Dolgellau Hospital was honoured to win the Betsi Cadwaldr Achievement Award at a ceremony at Venue Cymru in Llandudno on Wednesday evening.

They won in the category Evidence in Practice for their work in improving rural community health by developing the department as a Health Promotion Hub.

They have transformed their waiting area to encourage patients to access health education materials.

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