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Remembrance Service

THE Royal British Legion Remembrance Service was held on Sunday, 12 November, in the Memorial Hall and was conducted by the Rev Judith Morton, assisted by Richard Iwanek.

The lesson was read by John Evans.

A large number of the community were present resulting in a collection of £372.95 for the Poppy Appeal.

County Councillor Dan Potter was in attendance.

The exhortation was delivered by Major Jim Evans in English and in Welsh by John Evans and the Kohima epitaph by Major Jim Evans 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.

The organ was played by Sam Baynham.

Royal British Legion AGM

THE AGM of the branch took place on Monday, 13 November, 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, and stressed the need to encourage youth involvement, and a plea for new members.

He thanked Dai Price for the excellent Remembrance Display Cabinet which he had presented to the Branch, and which will be displayed at future Legion events.

The following were elected/re-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; Welfare Major (retd)Jim Evans.

Dates of 2018 branch meetings: 5 February, 9 April, 11 June, 11 September, 8 October, AGM: 12 Novemer and 10 December.

Walkers

THE New Quay Walkers met at Quay Street car park in Cardigan on Saturday, 11 November, for a six-mile circular walk to Gwbert.

Despite a poor weather forecast, 15 members met plus three dogs.

In the event, the weather was fine for walking.

Going past Bron y Dre, the route followed muddy field paths across to Nant y Ferwig, then a ramble around the low headland at Patch close to the estuary with an impressive view out to sea and across to Poppit.

After a lunch break on the way to Gwbert the walkers made their way around to the golf course and back to Nant y Ferwig retracing their steps to the start point for refreshments at the Grosvenor.

Next walk: Saturday, 9 December, in the Cwmtydu and Llangrannog area led by Viv Evans.

Meet at 10.30am on the front at Cwmtydu.

Eglwysi Annibynnol

CYNHELIR oedfaon Cymun ar ddydd Sul, 26 Tachwedd, yng Nghapel y Wern am 10.30yb ac yng Nghapel Maenygroes am 2yp o dan arweiniad y Parch Guto Prys ap Gwynfor.

Church Services

SERVICES for Sunday, 26 November: Cross Inn, 9.30am, Holy Communion; Llandysilio Church, 9.30am, Holy Communion; New Quay, 11.15am, Holy Communion; Penbryn Church, 11.15am, Holy Communion.

Camera Club

THE Thursday evening meeting saw the meeting room, in the Memorial Hall, transformed by members Pete and Arnold, into a well-equipped portrait studio.

The model for the evening, was local celebrity, Vic, who performed with remarkable resilience, in the spotlight, and in front of the many cameras.

Much is learned on these, excellent, practical evenings, by new and older members, exchanging ideas, and sharing experience.

The next meeting, on 7 December, will be at the ‘Hungry Trout’ for the Christmas Meal, which will be combined with an ‘open’ competition, to be judged by invited guest, the talented Roy Thomas.

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