THE latest community news from Tywyn

History Society

AT a well-attended second meeting on Tuesday, 3 April, they confirmed the programme for the first year.

They have identified five major themes chosen by members: the slate industry/railways, the local impact of World War Two, the making of the town of Tywyn, the development of churches and chapels, Cantre’r Gwaelod/the Drowned Cantref.

Each topic will be covered by an invited speaker and a discussion led by members.

In July and August, meetings will be replaced by visits to historic sites.

Other activities at the April meeting were discussions of a proposed historic town trail and an enjoyable quiz.

They also gave notice of a challenge for the design of a society logo.

Members will submit their anonymous designs at the next meeting and a logo will be selected by a members’ vote.

In the May meeting (Tuesday, 1 May), held in Tywyn Baptist Church, we will welcome our first invited speaker, Dr Marian Gwyn, who will link Penrhyn and slavery.

This will be followed up in our June meeting by discussing our local quarries and the Talyllyn railway.

They are continuing to enrol members, for an annual fee of £10.

All meetings are open to non-members at a fee of £3 at the door including refreshments (accompanied under 16 free).

Please note the earlier time of 7pm for the May meeting as the speaker comes from a distance.

Hearing Aid Service

THE ‘Walk-in’ sessions of the Volunteer Hearing Aid Clinic held on the first Thursday of every month, will continue throughout the year, including July and August.

These sessions are from 10 am until noon at Tywyn Baptist Church, High Street.

The next one will be held on Thursday, 3 May.

We are here to service, re-tube (both thick and thin tubing) and supply batteries.

If you consider that your hearing aid is in need of attention, come along.

No appointment required.

Inner Wheel Club

THE April meeting of the Inner Wheel Club of Tywyn was held at Aberdovey Golf Club.

President Mair Worsey welcomed fellow members and members of Tywyn Rotary Club, including Rotary President, Nancy Clark, who joined us for the evening, as our guest speaker was Bob Spencer, a Rotarian from the Wirral. Following the buffet, Mair introduced Bob, who gave a talk and slide show all about bees.

He has travelled to many countries supporting the charity ‘Bees for Development’, which encourages the development and breeding of the bee population throughout Europe and Africa. After a few enlightening questions on the subject, president Mair and president Nancy thanked him and donated cheques in support of his charity.

At the next meeting, they will be welcoming Inner Wheel district chairman, Sandra Morris from the North Wirral Club.

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