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Older People’s Forum

THE next meeting of the South Meirionnedd Older Peoples Forum will take place at the Neuadd Pendre in Tywyn on Wednesday, 27 July at 2.30pm, with a packed agenda of interesting topics.

The Forum represents people over 50 so all welcome, to start the meeting we have a brief report of the running and organisation of the Ynysmaengwyn Caravan Park by the Proprietor Mark Blundon, who has run the site, along with his wife Rita for many years. The site was donated to the People of Tywyn and is now run under Charitable Status.

Strawberry tea

A SUCCESSFUL strawberry tea was held on Wednesday, 13 July, in the gardens of Gwen and Gerald Stevens, Bryn-y-Paderau.

The afternoon was enjoyed by everyone who supported the event.

Elisabeth Brown won the treasure hunt, which was donated by Arthur Caley, the chairman of the South Meirionnydd Older People’s Forum, and virtually buried in Llangelynnin Churchyard.

The Forum will receive the major donation from the proceeds of the event, with the rest being donated to Tywyn Baptist Church.

Inner Wheel

ON THURSDAY, 30 June, the Inner Wheel Club shared an evening of Skittles plus a Fish & Chips Supper with the Rotary Club.

A fun time was had by all especially member Marjory, who excelled with her “Strikes”.

During the evening President Chris Lewis handed over the chain of office to incoming President for 2016 - 2017 Jane Pearson.

The first meeting of the new Inner Wheel year was held at the Golf Club Aberdovey on Thursday, 14 July.

Unfortunately, president Jane was unable to be present and vice-president Joanne Parton took the chair in her absence.

Plans were discussed for the Club’s annual catering duties at Race the Train to be held on Saturday, 20 August.

The club would be pleased to hear from anyone who feel they could help out on he day which is the main fundraising event for donations to Local, National and International Charities. The raffle was won by Marjory.

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