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Barmouth News - 7th June, 2009


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

Junior sailing Club


Young sailors on their first day

Strong winds prevented the eight newest cadet sailors in the Merioneth Yacht club in Barmouth taking to the water on the first of their two-day intensive, so it was knots and naming of parts, both very useful on the way to becoming competent sailors. One name they could all remember: the boom. Why is that? ‘Because when it hits your helmet that’s the noise it makes.’ A steady breeze for the second day kept them on the water. For some it was the first taste of the exhilaration of sailing.

U3A AGM May 2009

The Barmouth U3A met for its’ 2009 AGM and monthly gathering, in the Arts Room of the Dragon Theatre on Tuesday 19th May. The AGM was chaired by Danny Jones, who was the chairman for the month, and committee and treasurer’s reports were dealt with, before a new committee and officers were elected. Evelyn Richardson is to be congratulated on being elected as chairperson for the next twelve months. Following the AGM, a buffet and glass of wine was enjoyed, before Rachel Cleaver gave an interesting and humorous presentation, on a Spanish wedding she attended…unfortunately, Mr. Merfyn Wyn was unable to give his presentation on the Quakers of Merioneth, due to ill health. It is to be hoped that he will do so at a later date. The next meeting will be at 2.00pm on Tuesday 16th June, when the speaker will be Adrian Hicks, who will give a presentation on an overland journey, from Dolgellau to Timbuctoo, where he attended the Desert Music Festival. Members are reminded that there are now very few places left on the trip to Bardsey, on the 13th June. If anyone else wishes to go, would they please contact Greg Whitelock on 01654 712533 as soon as possible.

U3A June Meeting

The Barmouth U3A will be meeting for its’ next monthly gathering, in the Arts Room of the Dragon Theatre on Tuesday 16th. June. The meeting will start at 2.00pm, and conclude at approximately 4.00pm. This month’s speaker is Adrian Hicks. Adrian now lives locally, and will be giving a presentation on a fascinating journey that he made overland from Dolgellau to Timbuktu at the beginning of the year, to attend the Desert Music Festival. As usual, the meeting will start with a cup of tea and an opportunity to meet others. It is not only open to members, but also to anyone who may be interested in joining, or simply in seeing what activities the organisation is involved in.

Barmouth & Dyffryn United Football Club Annual General Meeting

The Barmouth & Dyffryn United Football Club will be holding its next Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday, 22nd June, 2009,at the RAOB (Buffs) Club, Barmouth, starting at 7.30pm. The Meeting Agenda will cover the success of the Club's Senior and Junior teams throughout the 2008-9 football season, and its ambitious development plans going forward. The Club's Management Committee will greatly welcome all Club players and supporters at this AGM. If there are particular issues that you would like the AGM to address please do not hesitate to contact Brian Wood, Acting Secretary, tel no 01341 280103/ email brian.d.wood@btinternet.com

Barmouth Bowling Club

The bowling season is now well under way with deferred matches from 2008, being played due to the bad weather of last year. These being the Lady v Men’s Captain Match and the Goat Cup. More recently however a match between Aberdovey took place on a wet Saturday afternoon, Aberdovey won, but Barmouth redeemed themselves when taking on the might of Fairbourne on a very pleasant Bank Holiday Tuesday afternoon. The Round Robin competition took place on a very warm and sunny day at the end of May the winners being Kath Anderson and Meiron Roberts congratulations to both. The next match to take place is the Lady Captain v Captain, weather permitting. Anyone interested in joining the club can contact Bill Gaskill on 01341 280500.

L.E.T.S. meeting

The next meeting for anyone interested in the set up of the no cash trading scheme will be held on June 16th at midday, 12 noon, at the Communities First office. A small group of people are creating this way of trading your skills and abilities and getting various services in return. The scheme is free and easy, anyone can take part and everyone gets something out of it. If you want to know more about how it would work for you, you would be welcomed warmly.

Summer Sunset Walk

Nightingale house Hospice are inviting people to take part in a Summer Sunset Walk on Saturday July 25th at 6pm. The sponsored walk will go along Barmouth beach to Talybont and back .The aim is to raise funds and also give the opportunity to walk with friends and appreciate the wonderful sunsets that occur over the bay. To register you can collect forms from the Communities First office in Station Road or call direct on 01978 314292 .

Healthy Living day

This years event on the field of Ysgol y Traeth will be bigger than last years with a range of groups and organisations offering services, advice and trials. there will be games for the kids and a range of healthy foods on offer. There is no entry cost and most of the attractions are free, the only ones that will charge will be those raising money for local community groups. There will be lively locally produced live music coordinated by Barry Lim, Karate organised by Petros, Compere for the day will be Mike Jones and hopefully you too will be there. Contact Communities First in Station road if you or your group would like to take part and raise either awareness or funds.It will be held on Saturday June 27th setting up from 10am and clearing by 5-30pm

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