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Barmouth News - 4th July, 2010


Where future events and specific information are mentioned, these are highlighted for easy reference.

Open fire day

There will be an Open Day at Barmouth Fire Station on Saturday 24th July from 10.30am until 2.30pm. There will be a turntable ladder and a multi purpose education vehicle as well as a Suburu Impreza demonstration car. The Suburu is used by Fire & Rescue personnel in connection with discouraging boy racers and young people from driving in a manner, which is likely to bring them to the attention of the police or fire brigade, as a result of an accident. There will be other emergency services in attendance including coast Guard, Life Boat, First Responders and Traffic Police. Refreshments available. The aim is to give the people of Barmouth a chance to see the station and understand what goes on there and what happens when an emergency call is received. It is also hoped that the event will help raise funds for the Barmouth community Bonfire Event that is run each year for the safe enjoyment of residents.

U3A July Meeting

The Barmouth U3A Monthly Gathering will be at the earlier time of 1.30, in Parlwr Mawr at the Dragon Theatre on Wednesday 14th July. The meeting will start with the usual sales stall, together with a cup of tea & time to socialise, but will then be different from usual gatherings, in that there will not be a presentation by a specific speaker. The socialising will continue however, over strawberries and cream and other goodies, when the theme will be ‘Thanks for the Memory’. Members are asked to bring a memento of the 1950s, which will hopefully engender sweet memories, and discussions of times past. (Please inform Evelyn Richardson, on 01341 250428, if you intend bringing an article along.) This will be the final meeting before the summer, when members will be able to say farewell until the next gathering in September. new members, and those interested in seeing what the U3A get up to are very welcome.

It’s good to smile

Design to smile is a Welsh Assembly Government funded scheme aimed at improving infant tooth care. Barmouth has been identified as having, high levels tooth decay among children. The Design to Smile project visited Barmouth last week and met young mums and children at the, Bumps n babies session that is held every Friday from 9-30 till 11-30 at the Communities First centre in Station road. Not as many as expected were at the session but those present got useful ideas and suggestions on how to maintain and improve the oral health of their youngsters..

Barmouth and Dyffryn United Football Club

The Barmouth and Dyffryn United Football Club (The Club) held its' Annual General Meeting on 21st June, 2010,at the Tal Y Don Hotel, Barmouth. Wil Huntley, The Football Club Chairman, welcomed everyone to the Meeting. Thereafter President Tom Hughes congratulated players and spectators for excellent achievements during the 2009-2010 football season.. Tom then announced that he was standing down as President, but would remain as a Honorary Life President. Thereafter those present approved the appointment of Ross Porter, Managing Director of Draig Business Services Group, as the new Club President. Club members present also approved the appointment of the following Club officers for 2010-2011: Vice Presidents Mark James and Andy Sneddon; Chairman Wil Huntley; Vice Chairman Alun Foulkes; Club Secretary Brian Wood; Match Day Secretary Gareth Evans; Treasurer Jill Collins.

The Chairman, Wil Huntley then concluded the Meeting by announcing that the Club was introducing a new Club Annual and Lifetime Membership Scheme; Membership fees will be £10 per annum for annual membership and £100 for life membership. All proceeds from this Scheme will go towards the financing of ambitious development plans to improve Club pitch and spectator facilities for the Club's junior teams. Following the AGM, the Club announced the winners of its Club 100 half yearly draw, the results of which are published on posters situated throughout Barmouth. For further information regarding the Club's new Membership Scheme, and/or the results of the 100 Club draw, please contact either Wil Huntley, Chairman, mobile phone 079127 48875, or Brian Wood, Secretary, tel no 01341 280103

Have you seen it yet

The high visibility jackets really draw attention to the “For mountain sea and Sand” production that is being performed by the National Theatre for Wales in numerous locations around town. To understand what this is all about you can buy a ticket, £3 if you are a Barmouth resident, for the three hour tour that starts in the old St John’s Church hall at 3pm each day from Wednesday to Sunday, with free tea and homemade cake. It is an unforgettable experience, one that involves many local people along with professional actors in delivering dramatised stories from Barmouth’s history. It will give anyone taking part a new way of looking at their home town, especially for young people who can see the past coming to life in an amazing way. Booking is advised as this has been promoted in the national press and people from all over Britain have already bought tickets. Tickets are on sale in the Tourist Information Centre on the Station in town.

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