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Barmouth News - 31st January, 2010


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Haiti Help

The combined Churches of Caersalem, Siloam and ChristChurch will be holding a Coffee Morning to raise funds to be sent for the relief of suffering that is occurring on the devastated island of Haiti. It will run from 10am till 12 noon on Thursday 4th February at Christchurch . All are invited to contribute.

Barmouth W.I.

The President Mari O'Rourke, welcomed all to the first meeting of 2010 on Jan 27 wishing all a Happy New Year with a particular welcome to 2 potential new members. In the absence of pianist, Blodwen Comerford who sadly is indisposed, "Meirion" was sung enthusiastically unaccompanied. The President then welcomed the new committee and presented a token of appreciation to the retiring secretary, Val Vine, in recognition of her sterling work in past years Best wishes were sent to all who were absent through illness. The new secretary, Doreen Gill then read the Minutes of Nov. and Dec. meetings which were duly confirmed and signed. Doreen read the County News Letters of Dec. and Jan. while members noted forthcoming events: Darts at Bala 6.30 Feb 1st and Scrabble in the Ship Hotel Dolgellau, 2pm March 1st. The President introduced the speaker for the evening Maureen Owen who has spent 30 years of her life in Barmouth although having being born in Liverpool; hence the title of her talk this evening "In my Liverpool Home" .She began by reading some poetry from her father, Jimmy McGovern's, book "In my Liverpool Home" the prose and poetry were reminiscences of his childhood, the hardships living a cramped and unsavoury life on the docks but with a great community spirit which went on even through W. W.2 and all of it in living memory, as too is the fact that Liverpool is now a Heritage City of Culture. The talk finished with members joining in the song printed on Maureen's T-shirt In my Liverpool home. Ann Williams[Vice President] proposed the vote of thanks to Maureen after which members were served with refreshments prepared by Pam Payton, Mary Smallwood, and Ann Williams and thanked by the President. The raffle was drawn and won by LorraineViney and the flowers by Val Vine who presented them to the President. The next meeting will be on Feb 24th, and as this is the nearest meeting to St David'sDay it will have a Welsh flavour brought by Gwynne Pierce of Llanbedr New members and visitors welcome.

B.E.C.G.

A meeting was held on Thursday 28th January on Wern Mynach with the Countryside Warden to discuss the groups objectives for 2010. As the members walked round a number of ideas were put forward. A great many sections of the community use and enjoy the wildlife area and it was suggested that another picnic table be put near the ship. It was also suggested that a plot of land could be used and plantec by the primary school children as an outdoor classroom wiht benches, bird table erected and bluebells planted. Small boards with information about the importance of various habitats for wildlife was another idea( The loss of which would ultimately affect future generations)e.g. rees beds filter out toxins in ponds and ditches cleansing water. Over 130 varieties of wild flowers have been identified on the Wern and over 21 species of birds recorded there one summer. This winter flocks of Fieldfare andRedwings arrived to feed there. The tree planting on 5th December 2009 was a success with over 30 people including the Mayor turning out. This was a B.B.C. scheme and the 150 allotted trees were planted in one hour The trees planted with the Cyd Coed grant are doing well but members were disappointed that the tree planted in memory of Sophie Palmer , by the Guides, has bee destroyed yet again.It is lovely to see so many children playing on the ship. The paths are ideal for mums with pushchairs, wheelchair users and dog walkers. 2010 is Boi-diversity Year, the group would like to encourage more people to be interested in diverse and natural areas in Barmouth. If you would like to join the group please leave your contact details at the Communities First office in Station Road and they will be passed on to the Secretary.

Llais

Dach chi’n isio darllen newyddion lleol yn Cymraeg? Mae Llais Ardudwy sy ar werth mewn swyddfa Cymunedau yn gyntaf. Oes gynnoch chi rhwybeth i fynd i fewn, dach chi’n fedru adael hon yma hefyd.

Barmouth Arts Festival

The first committee meeting for the 2010 Festival was held on Monday 25th January and Chaired by Melville Penzer who wished everyone a Happy New Year. The development of the programme is progressing well and will run from 4th to 11th September, opening with “A family affair” with the Hughes family from Gresford. The Festival Lunch will have Capt. Victoria Smallwood as speaker. There will be a jazz evening and on another occasion Trevor Fishlock will be the personality to meet. In addition there will be contributions from Bermo Arts Club and the local W.I., there will also be a conjurer for a children’s event. The Tribute group for this year will be a Bee Gees . The Finale of the Festival will be Cantorion Cxolin jones a choir whose members are drawn from all over North Wales.

Literary and Debating Society

On Thursday 21 January the Society was entertained by a talk by the Revd Neil Fairlamb, Rector of Beaumaris in Anglesey, who has recently published a book entitled The Viscount and the Earl being a biography of Thomas James Warren Bulkeley (1752-1822) the seventh Viscount Bulkeley of Cashel in the peerage of Ireland and the first and last Baron Bulkeley of Beaumaris in the peerage of the United Kingdom. Although much of his talk was devoted to the life and times of Lord Bulkeley, Mr Fairlamb presented amusing and knowledgeable accounts of the large number of archives which he consulted ;whilst researching the book, ranging through the Parliamentary Archives at Westminster, the College of Arms, the Bodleian Library at Oxford to local archives in the Caernarfon Record Office and the Beaumaris Town Council. In the end, however, he drew a picture of a man who, to quote Mr Fairlamb's own words, “retained his fundamental patriotism, family commitment, compassion to the disadvantaged, support of good causes and loyal duty to King and the Constitution” in a truly fascinating story.The Barmouth Literary and Debating Society were host to Bermo Arts and Cymdeithas Gymraeg for the “Three Societies Quiz”, held on Thursday 28th January in the Arts Room of the Dragon Theatre. This friendly light hearted event was thoroughly enjoyed by all the participants. The winning table of five self styles “The Horse whisperers” were duly presented with “Gold” winners medals to commemorate their great achievement. The speaker for Thursday 4th February, back in the usual venue of Parlwr Mawr at 7-30pm will be the renowned local artist Mr Mervyn Hunter Rowe, his subject t will be “My art and China”. New members and guests are always welcomed.

Dragon Film Club

“Moon” is a film from 2009 which is a science fiction film without inter-galactic wars or aliens, instead a thought provoking and well made movie that is worth seeing. It will be screened on Friday February 5th at 7-30 at the Dragon theatre. Tickets available on the door will cost £4 a concessionary price of £1 applies for students and under 18’s, this film carries a 15 certificate.

Passing

Elton Evans who formerly lived in Waynes Cottage Barmouth has died in Lyttleton New Zealand at the age of 77. He was father of Louise, Bill and Wendy and had survived his late wife Margaret. He had brothers Ron, David , Ken and the late Haydn. He emigrated from Barmouth in 1958 where he had worked for Manweb. He had also been a member of Barmouth Silver Band

Y Llechen Credit Union

The Credit Unions of north Wales are preparing to merge in the coming months. This will vastly expand the services offered. At present exceptionally low cost loans are available to members , who have the option to carry on saving whilst also paying off a loan. If this sounds like a confusing idea the volunteer staff of the Y Llechen Credit Union in Barmouth will be pleased to explain, at their usual Thursday morning sessions that are held in the Communities First office from 11am till 1pm. New members both savers and borrowers will be made most welcome. The latest news about local credit unions can be found in the news section of the www.barmouth-communities-first.org website.

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