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Barmouth News - 21st June, 2009


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Open university Drop-in

There is quite a lot of interest at the moment from people in Barmouth wanting to find out more about Open university courses. Communities First have arranged to the O.U. and with Gensis to host a drop in day at the office in Station road on July Wednesday July 8th from 12 noon till 3-30pm. Gayle Hudson and Nerys Owen will be on hand to talk about how you can work entirely from Barmouth and still get good quality support and help with finances so that you can work towards a qualification at your own pace and in your own time. It is intended that a local support group will also be developed so that students can get together if they want to. You may be able to study at no cost too. Call Martin or Denise on 01341 280979 for more information.

Dragon Theatre

The Management Committee met on Monday 15th June and began on a sombre note as Chairman Melville Penzer paid tribute to Harrison Wilde, the President, who had died that morning. Harrison’s work and tenacity over many years has left the town with a wonderful building, a legacy which is much appreciated. Members stood in silent tribute. The Chairman then conducted the meeting starting by welcoming Benjy Williams who will represent the Ardudwy Youth Theatre. Manager Allison Williams reported on the past months activities and on those in the pipeline. She advised that the lift had been repaired and that a web site was being designed. The treasurer Geraldine Vincent gave the financial report and expressed concern about the utility bills. Advice has been received that users of the building for commercial purposes should carry their own public liability insurance. The Chairman closed the meeting after reporting that Amy Siviter, who had previously performed in the theatre with the local arts group is progressing well at theatre school.

Royal British Legion

Thew social clubs next outing will be to the National Arboretum in Staffordshire on Wednesday Julyn 8th. The cost will be £15 per person, it will leave Barmouth at 9am. Please contact Tina on 01341 280840 for more information or to book. There are still a few places available for the holiday to Blackpool in September which includes a trip to Astley Hall, a visit to the Transport museum , a ride on Haverthwaite Steam Railway and a cruise on Windermere lake.As before please contact Tina if you are interested.

U3A June Meeting

Unfortunately, due mainly to the beautiful weather, a fairly small gathering of the U3A met in the Arts Room of the Dragon Theatre at 2.00pm, on Tuesday 17th. June, to hear a fascinating presentation by Adrian Hicks, on his overland journey from the depths of Meirionnydd to a music festival in Timbuktu. Evelyn Richards, the new chairperson of Barmouth U3A opened the meeting by paying tribute to Harrison Wilde, who unfortunately passed away recently, and who had always given generously of his services to the community of Barmouth. His open, warm personality could always be depended on to enliven any gathering. He will be sorely missed. Adrian initially gave us a short history of the discovery of fabled Timbuktu by Europeans, and followed this with a stunning and entertaining collection of photographs and recollections of his journey…a feast for armchair travellers, and a whetting of the appetite for others. Tony Iles will give a presentation at next month’s meeting, on the Wrecks of Cardigan Bay.

Womens' play

"The remnants of once fine girls" is the title of a play written by Stephen Todd, It will be performed in Barmouth at the Dragon Theatre on Saturday 27th June at 8pm. Louche Theatre Company is based in Aberystwth and have put together the all woman cast for this story about self re-discovery. Stephen Todd's radio play, Proud Songster, was a winner of Channel 4's 'The Radio Plays the Thing' competition and his works have been produced at several venues in London and throughout the UK. Tickets will cost £6-50 with discounted price of £5 for Friends of the theatre.

Pavilion Leisure Centre.

Application Forms are now available at Ysgol Y Treath or at the Leisure Centre, to register your child for the Summer Play-scheme 2009. The scheme will run from Monday to Friday, 10.00 am – 12 noon, and 1.00pm – 3.00pm, from July 20th 09 until Aug 28th 09 (Friday being trip day, so no play-scheme at centre on Fridays). The scheme is free of charge, and open to all local children aged 8 and above. There are limited places, so please book early, and only request the days that you’re sure your child will be able to attend. Any queries, please contact the Centre on 01341 280 111.

Healthy Living Family Fun Day

This Saturday, 27th there will be a free community event on the field of Ysgol Y Traeth from noon till about 4-30pm. There will be a puppeteer, a magician and games for the kids. Live music will bring everything together.There will be local and national groups showing what they can offer to you and your family. You can go along and find out what people in Barmouth are doing, in all sorts of ways, to make the town an event better place in which to live. The table top sale in the playground will have lots of bargains too good to refuse. There is still time to take part: if you do something that helps the town or the people who live here call Denise, Nan or Martin on 01341 280979, have a stall and promote your service.

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