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Barmouth News - 30th May, 2010


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Barmouth W.I.

The May meeting began with singing "Meirion" accompanied by Blodwen Comerford at the piano. Mari O`Rourke, the President, welcomed members and received apologies from several who were unable to be present. Members were saddened to learn of the sudden death of a beloved brother of Rose Morris the dear Treasurer. Members thoughts are with her. Best wishes were given to Birthday girls, and congratulations to the Quiz team who came 2nd in the Federation Quiz at Rhydymain last week. Doreen Gill read the minutes of the last meeting, which were duly approved and signed.

President reported that 6 black bags of litter were collected by a group of "pickers" last Saturday morning who walked to the North end of the prom. The Summer Trip has been arranged to Llangollen on June 29th calling at the Glass Blobbery in the morning and after lunch a boat ride over the Froncysyllte Aqueduct. The County News Letter was read by the asst. secretary Doreen, many interesting dates for June, the Fun Day at Tywyn on 18th, Croquet games at Harlech, Fashion Show at E.W.M.Porthmadog on June 17th and Summer Fair at the Dragon Theatre on 24th (Barmouth W.I. on the Bottle Stall, please donate one at next meeting) Further details of any of the above from Mari on 280043 or Mair on 280392.

Val Vine gave her report from the Artro group meeting in particular that there would be 2 Carol services this Christmastide and that 4 volunteers would be needed for the County Show at Harlech on August 25th. Then followed the evening entertainment which was lead by Evelyn and Martin from Friog. Members sang their hearts out from the song sheets provided ,old favourites and tunes we knew from more recent Musicals, all in such an enjoyable and light-hearted way. Sheila Davies gave the vote of thanks and then followed the much needed cups of tea and tasty refreshments arranged by Glenys Williams, Betty Morris and Sybil Jones who were thanked by Mari .The raffle was drawn and won by Sheila Jason. The next meeting will be on June 23rd when Tony Mitchell will be telling more about Holdenby House in Part 2 .Visitors and new members are always welcome.

B.R.A.

The next meeting of the Barmouth Residents Association will be held at the Min y Mor Hotel on there on Monday 7th June at 7pm . A warm welcome is extended to all who wish to comment on any aspect of the local community. If you would like to get involved in local projects please go along and take part.

U3A June Meeting

The Barmouth U3A Monthly Gathering will be at 2.00pm. in Parlwr Mawr at the Dragon Theatre on Wednesday 9th June. The meeting will start with the usual cup of tea & time to socialise, followed by a presentation by Ron McBride of the Woodland Trust. He will talk about the Ancient Tree Hunt Project, that the Trust has been undertaking for some time. Once again, this promises to be a fascinating topic, which will be of interest to all that are interested in the countryside and our environment. New members, and those interested in seeing what the U3A get up to are very welcome.

Barmouth and Dyffryn United Football Club

The Barmouth and Dyffryn United Football Club ( The Football Club) has just completed its' most successful football season for many years. The First Team finished 4th in the Welsh Alliance Football League, Barmouth F C Reserves came top of the Safeflue Caernarfon and District League Second Division and reached the final of the Moorings Cup, and the Junior Teams achieved outstanding success throughout the 2009/10 Season. In celebration of this overall success, the Football Club has arranged a Presentation Evening on Friday, 11th June, at the RAOB (Buffs) Club in Barmouth, starting at 7.30pm, when trophies will be presented to outstanding First and Reserve Team players. All football players, match spectators, and Club supporters will be welcome at this event. On the following day, Saturday, 12th June, The Football Club will participate in the Barmouth Community Fun Day to be held at Llys Talbot and Talbot Square in Barmouth.

In addition to a car-boot sale and sale of Club kit, The Football Club will arrange a display of historic Team photographs. Also The Football Club will introduce a new Club Membership Scheme, which will enable players and supporters to become Life or Annual Club Members with various financial concessions. The above events will be followed by The Club's Annual General Meeting to be held on Monday, 21st June, at the Tal Y Don Hotel, Barmouth, starting at 7.30pm. The main item on the Agenda for this event will be the election of Club Officials and Management Committee Members for 2010/2011. If anyone is interested in joining the Club Officials/ Management Committee Members, please contact Wil Huntley, Chairman, mobile tel. no. 079127 48875, or Brian Wood, Secretary, tel.no.01341 280103.

Walking Group

Fourteen members of the Barmouth U3A Walking Group met at Nant Gwynant Car Park near Beddgelert on Monday 24th May for their most adventurous walk yet - the ascent of Snowdon. The weather was warm and sunny, but with a welcoming cool breeze near the top. George Mandow, the walk organiser had chosen the Watkin Path for the ascent, the steepest and one of the most difficult. The final track to the top was very sheer with the ground underfoot on Bwlch Cilau crumbling and eroded and we were reminded of the importance of adequate footwear and clothing in such conditions. But with extra vigilance, help from the more experienced walkers and dogged perseverance, everyone was delighted to make the summit and enjoy the wonderful views from the new café. It was decided to take the south ridge down, and again care had to be taken to manage the narrow track to Bwlch Cwm Llan. A cooling and well earned paddle in the stream near the waterfalls in the early evening sunshine marked the end to an excellent day out.

For Mountains Sea and Sand

The tickets for the National Theatre production that will take place in and around Barmouth are selling well. Many local people are involved in the events and the production team have been in town this week from Cardiff to begin the construction of various parts. This major theatrical project has been noticed by the national press with the Sunday Times listing it as one of the top10 outdoor theatre events in Britain this year. Those who have already met Marc Rees and the team will realise the massive energy and commitment that is going into this unique event, it takes community theatre into a whole new dimension, there is room for everyone to get involved. Tickets can be ordered by calling Box office: 01766 780667 for any performance from June 25 to July 10. Further information about events can be obtained from the website www.nationaltheatrewales.org. If you would like to contact the organisers locally call in to the Communities First office in Station road.

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