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Barmouth News - 11th July, 2010


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

Kerbcraft Success


Students with their certificates

A presentation was held at Ysgol y Traeth, Barmouth on Friday 2nd July for the children who had participated in Kerbcraft Kerbcraft is a Gwynedd Council road safety initiative taught to 5-6 year olds. More than 70% of all traffic accidents involving children happen close to parked cars. The children were awarded certificates and pencil cases, supplied by Gwynedd Council. A number of parents and classroom assistants helped over the 12 weeks and they also received certificates in recognition of their efforts. PCSO Kath Lake-Bullen would like to thank them for their valued help and assistance, namely Tina Triggs, Katie Price, Tracy Judd, Samantha Jones, Lowrie Hamer and Stephanie Pearson. Thanks also to Mrs Thomas, Ysgol y Traeth for her assistance and support.

Chocolate

If you love Gypsy Swing then the evening of Friday 23rd July is for you, the Arts Room at the Dragon Theatre will host Barmouth's answer to "Hot club de France", the event is supported by Mat Mountain.. Tickets will cost £6-50 and the eveniong begins at 7-30pm. For enquiries please call 01341 280903.

Wanna Wrestle?

Thursday 22nd is the night for a major tangle, Britain v The World is the name of the bout to be held in the Dragon Theatre starting at 7-30 pm. An opportunity to go along and scream your lungs out for your chosen fighter. Tickets can be bought on line from basixwrestling.co.uk or from the theatre box office costing £8 with concessions at £6. Family tickets are also on sale.

RNLI

The Flag Day referred to in last weeks appeal for collectors will be held on Thursday 5th August. If you can help, even if only for an hour on the day please call William Burton on 01341 280704.

Carnival Cambria and workshops

Last years Carnifal Cambria was the first of its kind. It began in Barmouth and travelled along the coast to Criccieth. The event won a prize for its innovation for sponsors Arriva Trains who then as this year provide free transport for those in costume taking part. In preparation for this years Carnifal which starts from Barmouth Harbour at 11am on Saturday 24th July there will be "Mask making workshops" for all ages that will be held in the Dragon Theatre on Monday and Tuesday 19th and 20th July. You can contact the theatre on 01341 281697 to book places. The morning sessions from 10am till noon will be for younger children while the afternoon sessions from 1pm till 4pm will be for families. All the materials needed will be supplied for the mask making. The parade will go from the harbour to the station with the accompaniment of Batala Bermo, Samba Band. The free train will then take everyone in costumes or masks to Harlech where you can picnic in the grounds of the castle and then be entertained by Acrobats. During the week there are to be circus workshops and the participants of those sessions will be the performers in Saturdays show. There will also be free transport back to Barmouth at 16-20hrs.

Victim Support fundraiser

Have you seen programmes on T.V. where people are taught how to walk over hot coals without incurring injury. Have you ever fancied trying it yourself? This could be you chance and an excellent way of raising cash for the Vicitm Support work that is being done in this area. This volunteer work is increasingly needed locally though, because of its sensitive nature, it is not something you hear about in general conversation. You need to be at least 18 years old to take part and you will need to get promises of £120 in sponsorship for your effort. Please register your interest at the Communities First office in Station Road Barmouth or call on 01341 280979 before the deadline of August 1st. New volunteers are also needed for this interesting and valuable service, if interested lease call into the office as above to collect contact details,. You will be well equipped as the charity offer a four day training course for new workers. You can also talk to current members of the team at the Meirionnydd Show on August 25th.

Bottle tops please

You may have heard that local charity collector Craig Dobbins no longer collects plastic bottle tops following the completion of the appeal for which he was working, however he has now found that the tops can be donated for the benefit of "Gwynedd Hospice at Home" so he is appealing once more for your plastic bottle tops. They can be left at the same collection points as before. Communities First office in Station road is a central location where you can drop them off, all will be gladly received for this vital service. In addition Craig is also collecting "Ring pulls" from drinks and food cans, these help raise funds for the Leukaemia Charity, he also collects used stamps for a wheelchair charity.

Exceptional

The work of two local groups and of several local businesses has come together to give the town its best appearance in years. Barmouth Resort Improvement Group and Barmouth in Bloom have pulled out the stops and really gone to town with superb results. All their work is done by volunteers who plan developments in particular areas of Barmouth, search for funding, put the plans into action and then provide ongoing maintenance for the improved areas. The projects belong to the community and community members are encouraged to help with the upkeep of the new planters and areas of planting. Please, if you see rubbish in any of these areas, show your support for the groups by picking it up and putting it in a bin. Increasingly local people are taking control of their local area, this shows that Barmouth people are proud of their town and want to keep its standards high. All concerned at BRIG and Barmouth in Bloom along with the individuals and business owners who are making the effort should be thanked warmly for the tremendous improvement they are making to the street scene.

Dads n Lads

The Dads n Lads , and daughters of course, event will happen this Saturday 17th on the beach near the donkey rides, look out for the gazebo tents and the BBQ. There will be lots of fun and games and a chance for dads to spend quality time with their children. Starting at around 10am and going till around 2pm it will be a completely free, fun, event. Please tell the organisers, at Communities First, North Wales Play Association and Gwynedd Play what you think of the event, if you want more like it or if you want something different. Denise, Kerry, Ceri and Martin will be on hand to listen to your ideas.

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