Reverend retires

AFTER five years as minister of Tywyn Baptist Church, Rev Suzanne Roberts (pictured right) retires at the end of this month. She came to Tywyn following a period as minister at Presteigne, and prior to that she was a medical missionary in both Bangladesh and Mozambique.Saturday, 27 February, provides an opportunity for friends from the churches and the community to say goodbye to Suzanne. The church will be open from 3pm-5pm for an informal drop in for tea and cakes. All are welcome, including children.

Sunday, 28 February, will be the last Sunday Service for Suzanne, although she will be leading the monthly Monday afternoon service on 29 February. Following the Sunday morning service, the friends and members of the church will join with Suzanne for a communal lunch to express thanks for her faithful service during her time.

Pysgodfa Cymunedol Tywyn Community Fishery

AS IT is a quiet part of the fishing season, discussions at the last meeting included pool maintenance, fish stock and stocking as well as planned competitions for the coming season.Members were looking forward to the start of the season at Pwll Meurig and were reminded that 2016 fees were due — no increase on last year’s costs. Members were encouraged to remind those unable to attend as well as inviting new mem-bers to join.The next meeting will be held on Monday, 7 March, at the Neptune Holiday and Social Club at 7.30pm. Anyone interested in the club, or looking to become a mem-ber or pay fees, can get further details from Ron McCoo at the Flame Lily Healthfood Store.