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Barmouth News - 2nd May, 2010


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Marriage

John Lloyd of Barmouth and Elizabeth Dixon-Wood from Newton le Willows were married recently at Warrington

U3A May Meeting

The Barmouth U3A will be meeting once again at 1.30 pm in the Arts Room at the Dragon Theatre on Wednesday 12th May. The meeting will start with the AGM, followed by a presentation by Trevor Owen on ‘Traditional Clog making, some myths, some truths, and a few theories.’ As usual, time will be fitted in for a cup of tea, a biscuit, and some socialising. As always, new members are very welcome.

Barmouth Bowling Club

The club held its first friendly match of the season on Sat 10thApril.There was a very good turnout of 24players.Three teams of eight played Town v Country with country winning 2-1.As it was such a beautiful day we also had quite a few spectators enjoying the match.After the game had finished we all went into the club where a lovely spread of sandwiches,cake &tea were laid on for us.Bill Gaskell thanked everyone for coming and he then drew the raffle.Everyone said what a wonderful day they had.

Barmouth Gardening Club

Heather Lewis gave us a treat on Tuesday 13th April with an entertaining and informed talk and slides on 'Weird and Wonderful Wildlife' Plants and animals, reptiles and sea creatures, many of them rare and protected are to be found in our immediate area. It was thoroughly enjoyed by all and we were reassured to hear of the work being done by the Countryside Council for Wales to protect this wonderful and diverse environment on our doorstep.

W.I.

The President, Mari O`Rourke welcomed members to the meeting on April 28th. It began with the singing of `Meirion" in English accompanied by Blodwen on a new piano. Vice-president Sheila Davies and Treasurer Rosemary Morris had visited Nansi Dedwydd and reported how much better she was looking since their last visit. It would seem that seeing people who she knows is a real tonic.

The Darts team were congratulated on their win at Bala, medals were displayed. Doreen read the Minutes of the last meeting, which were duly signed. Then followed the County Letter an important item from this was the need for volunteers to help at the County Show at Harlech in August, also the need for team members for the Quiz on May 20th at Rhydymain info from Mair Jones.

Visit to E.W.M .in Porthmadog undecided yet due to lack of transport [cars] There are still a few places at the Lunch at Portmeirion on 27th May. An important message from OFT to raise awareness of scams, bogus lotteries etc be on your guard!

On Fri. 7th May Theatr Fach Dolgellau will be holding an Open Day following refurbishment a chance to see this little theatre in Glyndwr Street. On May 22nd Barmouth W,I. will be doing a "Litter Picking" feel free to join in. Health Walks to begin again on May 13th.Lowri, Daughter of late member, Enid Evans, has presented the branch with some memorabilia saved by Miss Kitty Evans, County Stores, which comprised of an engraved glass and a poem which W.D. had been commissioned to write for a particular W.I. anniversary in 1955.

Then the speaker for the evening was introduced, Mrs Margaret Walker from Porthmadog. Her talk was entitled "Cucumber Sandwiches and Fishnet Tights" most were mystified, when she began by confiding in us that as a young girl she had aspired to become a vicar’s wife eyebrows were raised. Smiles spread into chuckles, and from then on it became one hilarious incident after another as she related the development of her career, her marriage, her moves to various vicarages round Yorkshire elsewhere and eventually to Wales. As a supportive vicar’s wife and mother of three her life was very full. In her words hers was "A ministry of interruptions" The applause reflected the enjoyment. The vote of thanks was given by Vicky Pell and then tea was served by Sheila Davies Angela Jones and helpers Raffle was won by Val Vine. Next meeting May 26th Singing for fun .

Christian Aid Week

A Coffee Morning will be held on May 13th in Christchurch school rooom between 10am and 12 noon. Admission will be free and there will be various stalls to browse. A street collection will take palace on the same day

U3A April Meeting

Numbers were a little depleted for the April meeting, no doubt due to the glorious sunshine. Those that were there, however, were treated to a showing of an early Bollywood classic, Langaan.

All the essential elements were there; conflict with the British Raj, injustice, ill fated and true love, heroism, suspense, dance, music, and most of all. Cricket. Who would have believed that a game of cricket could have provided so much suspense and heroism? Despite the film lasting three hours, no one left before the end, and perhaps fortified by a few cups of tea, no one fell asleep. Perhaps a few U3A members will now be switching on the Asian channels on their televisions, to seek out a few more classics.

Next month's meeting will also be starting at the earlier time of 1.30pm, in Parlwr Mawr at the Dragon Theatre on Wednesday 12th May as it will be the AGM, followed by a presentation by Trevor Owen on Traditional Clog Making.

Cambrian Coast Croquet Club

The Cambrian Coast Croquet Club finished its winter season with an indoor tournament at the Barmouth Pavilion Leisure Centre> The first winner of the new indoor tournament trophy was David Birkby from Tywyn. The Club now start their outdoor summer season at Hafod Wen, Harlech, meeting of Friday afternoons from 2pm and Tuesday evenings from 6pm. New members are always welcome, those interested should contact the club Secre5tary Margaret Fuller on 01766 780210

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