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CYNHELIR Oedfa Undebol yng Nghapel y Wern ar ddydd Sul, 27 Tachwedd, am 3yp dan arweiniad y Parch Guto Prys ap Gwynfor.

Camera Club

THIS Thursday’s meeting was a practical evening, putting into practice, techniques introduced by Joe Rosie, of ‘Carmarthen Cameras’ at the previous meeting.

Club equipment was set up to transform the meeting room into a studio, and a model hired for the evening.

In conjunction, a table-top studio was also set up, and one of the newer members brought in a light-box, to add a new dimension to the equipment available.

A thoroughly enjoyable evening was had by all, with results and experiences shared at the end of the session.

Next meeting, on 1 December, will be the Christmas dinner at the Hungry Trout Restaurant, and will include our Annual Trophy Competition, on an Open theme, to be judged by Jan Cawley and Ed Cloutman, both brilliant photographers and highly respected judges.

Church Services

SERVICES for Sunday, 27 November: Cross Inn, 9.30am, Holy Communion; Llandysilio, 9.30am, Holy Communion; New Quay, 11am, Holy Communion; Penbryn, 11.15am, Holy Communion; Llanina, 2.30pm, Ecumenical Service; Pontgarreg Hall, 3pm, Messy Church, Family Fun - songs, crafts, food and fellowship.

Remembrance Service

THE Royal British Legion Remembrance Service was held on Sunday, 13 November, in the Memorial Mall, and was conducted by the Rev Matthew Baynham and Rev Judith Morton.

lessons were read by John Evans in Welsh and Richard Iwanek in English.

A large number of the community were present resulting in a collection of £454 for the Poppy Appeal.

The exhortation was delivered by Major Jim Evans in both English and Welsh, and the Kohima epitaph by Ossie Evans again in both English and Welsh. Graham Lane from Dihewyd sounded Last Post and Reveille.

Wreaths were laid by local organisations including: New Quay Branch Royal British Legion, New Quay Town Council, RNLI, Fire Brigade, Guides and Coastguards.

Royal British Legion AGM

THE AGM of the branch took place on Monday, 14 November, at 6.30pm in the Memorial Hall.

In his report, the chairman, John Evans, thanked the committee for all their hard work during the year, and despite the lack of members it had been a successful year, as far as a meaningful, Remembrance Service, and Poppy Appeal were concerned.

He was pleased the branch had been able to continue its work. He drew attention to the fact that the branch committee must have a minimum four officers and three committee members. The branch was just able to fulfil this requirement, but obviously more members are required.

The following were elected: president, Avril Watters; chairman, John Evans; vice-chair, Julie Thomas; secretary, Major (retd) Jim Evans; treasurer, Graham Collins; Poppy Appeal, Julie Thomas; membership, Major (retd) Jim Evans/Graham Collins; welfare, Major (retd) Jim Evans.

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