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Barmouth News - 1st March, 2009


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

Creative enterprise, Free information day

A really useful and potentially valuable session is being offered on Saturday 7th March from 11am till 4pm in the Arts room of the Dragon Theatre. If you are interested in making money from your hobby, this free of charge, full day information session has been organised as part of the Dragon Theatre’s community programme, a Creative Enterprise Project that is funded by Gwynedd Council. It is targeted at artists and crafts people who want to learn more about: Ways of marketing , improving the presentation of their work , approaching shops and galleries, taking part in Craft Fairs, selling online , tax and self employment issues, networking and sources of advice. Places are limited so please call Alison on 281697 to book your place.

Swingers in suspenders

The title alone should be enough to excite your interest in what promises to be two great nights on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th of March. It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that ping! Performer Jo King, previously on stage at the Dragon Arts Room in the sell-out Frankly Sinatra Show last August, returns with his partner Alex Harden to present two nights of swinging lounge cabaret! James Cagney and Joan Crawford host a galaxy of Hollywood guest stars Bing Crosby, Marlene Dietrich, Groucho Marx, Carmen Miranda, Dean Martin, Edith Piaf and Frank Sinatra have already agreed to lend their talents! Comedy, puppetry, glamorous costumes (including sock suspenders) are all there in a kaleidoscopic, burlesque review of the 1930s, 40s and 50s! A fundraising event celebrating the Dragon Theatre’s 50th anniversary year, kindly supported by Barclays Bank. Booking essential. Tickets are available by calling 281697 to reserve, they cast : £12 (£10 Friends of the Dragon).

U3A Writers call

The creative writing group will be happy to welcome new members, with or without previous experience. The sessions are held at the Dragon Theatre on alternate Friday afternoons between 2pm and 4pm. The next session will be Friday 13th Nmarch, please speak to Sylvia Vannelli for further details, her number is 01341 247450

Blues and rock

There is no age limit to the Blues and Rock open session that will be held at the Buffs Club on Saturday 7th March. Anyone can go along and enjoy, or get involved in making, some ”Feel good” music from 8pm till midnight.

Sign in

If you would be interested in joining a sign language for deaf people group you are asked to contact Matt and Amanda Harris. You can email Matt here: enquiries@barmouth-brig.co.uk or you can leave your name and contact details at the Communities First office in Station Road and they will be passed on.

Cooking easy

Can’t cook, don’t cook, but would like to? Do you want your kids to eat good, simple, inexpensive food? Do you want really quick, easy things to eat that won’t cost much. Do you want some free sessions? Then call into Communities First and book a place on the free series of demonstrations and hands on try outs. Childcare is offered free and so is transport. The sessions will be provided in the catering section of Dolgellau college. Timed to let parents fit around school times the sessions are from 11am till 2-30pm each Thursday for seven weeks from March 19th. For anyone who wants to help their kids to grow up healthy these sessions are ideal, it doesn’t matter if you cant cook now this is really practical and user friendly, give it a go.

Women’s World Day of Prayer

'IN CHRIST THERE ARE MANY MEMBERS YET ONE BODY' is this years theme when On Friday 6th March over 3 million people worldwide will be praying and worshipping together during an annual day of prayer, using a service prepared by Christian Women in Papua New Guinea Emma Wilcock, President of the National Committee for Women's World Day of Prayer in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, said: 'This is always an exciting day. The extent of unity in prayer is shown by the fact that the first service will begin at sunrise in Tonga and travel around the world until the sun sets in neighbouring Western Samoa. By then, the Day will have been celebrated in over 170 countries and throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland alone over 5,000 services will have been held.' Papua New Guinea is a land of many ethnic groups and over 800 distinct languages of which more than half are unrelated. As a result, there is great cultural diversity, yet the women of Papua New Guinea have emphasized the oneness there is in Christ. In spite of gender inequality, women in Papua New Guinea are beginning to take their place in professions previously closed to them. There are now women who are pilots, engineers, doctors, lawyers, judges, lecturers and also officers in the military forces. In this way, they make a very positive contribution to their nation. Further information and resources can be found on the Women's World Day of Prayer website at http://www.wwdp-natcomm.org. In Barmouth the various Christian denominations will be joining together in St. David’s Church at 11am to take part in this major event in the Christian calendar, your attendance would be warmly welcomed.

W.I.

The President, Mari O’Rourke, welcomed members to the well attended monthly meeting on February 25th. She then went on to introduce the guests, which were nine children from Ysgol y Traeth who sang two beautiful songs in Welsh. They were thanked and praised by Blodwen Comerford, in Welsh, for such lovely singing. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. The children were accompanied, on the piano, by Carys Roberts and were conducted by Sian Humphries, both being teachers. The party had refreshments before leaving. The meeting then commenced with the singing of Meirion in Welsh accompanied by Blodwen Comerford. The minutes of the last meeting were read and agreed and notices of forthcoming events were given. Wendy Ponsford reminded people that “Walking the way to health” re-starts on March 13th and that everyone is welcome to take part. By meeting at the Leisure Centre at 2pm. The President spoke about Noson Llawen that were held in the Min y Mor, where Mari then lived, during the 60’ and 70’s. It was very enjoyable and had everyone laughing; a photo album with old photos and menus was passed round. Mair Jones thanked the President for a wonderful talk, everyone applauded and then three songs were sung, in Welsh, by the members. The President thanked the Tea hostesses: Mair Jones, Shelia Jason and Christine Nolan for the delicious food. The evening ended with the singing of the Welsh National anthem. Blodwen Comerford and Joan Probert won the raffle prizes.

Literary and Debating Society

On 26th February at the Lit & Deb meeting the Chairman Betty O’Dell introduced the speaker for the evening, Mr Lee Calderwood, herbalist practitioner and former helicopter pilot, who had served in the Royal Air force for twenty years before moving to North Wales. He undertook a five year degree course with the University of Wales in Cardiff, qualifying with a B.Sc.Hons, consequently opening a Herbal Medicine Practice on the Lleyn Peninsular with several surgeries around the area. Many of the herbs, come from the family farm, which is also on the Lleyn. His talk consisted of a comprehensive history charting the practice of herbal medicine from the 6th century to the present day, together with a description of the many plants used and of their properties. Discussion and comment was encouraged throughout, enthusiastically taken up by members, making for a lively and informal session that continued through tea. Altogether a most enjoyable and informative evening. The subject for the next meeting, on March 5th is “The Red Dean”.

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