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Barmouth News - 1st November, 2009


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

W.I.

The president Mari O Rourke welcomed members to the monthly WI meeting on 28/10/09.Meirion was sung to the accompaniment of Blodwen Comerford on piano. The president sent get well wishes to members who are poorly, also birthday greetings were extended and also congratulations. The minutes were read and agreed by Val Vine secretary. Mari Flavel was the speaker for the evening. She brought along some of her antiques which had a very funny story attached to them. Rose Morris gave the vote of thanks. A clip board was sent round for those interested in either playing darts in the singles or just simply coming along as a supporter and having an enjoyable night at the golf club in Bala on 23rd Nov at 6.30 pm. The Christmas dinner will be at the Min -y Mor on the 18th December. The raffle was won by Val Vine and flowers by Christine Leese. Next meeting will be the Annual General Meeting on 25th November.

Bonfire Night

The Bonfire and Firework Display evening commences at 6.30 pm with the lighting of the bonfire. A lantern parade will commence at 6.40 pm from the Leisure Centre towards the Bath House accompanied by Barmouth’s Batala Band. The fireworks display will then follow and promises to be a big lively event. Members of Barmouth Football Club along with volunteers will be collecting the generous donations from an appreciative audience to ensure that there will be money for next years event. There will be Free parking in main car park on the promenade so even if you just donate the money you would have paid to park that would be gratefully received. Hot food and drinks will be available. Members of the emergency services along with community groups have worked hard to make sure there is a safe fun and spectacular night, everyone is welcome to join in and enjoy the atmosphere.

Website

If you would like your own website , as something for all the family to use or if you want something that showcases your skills or interests there is a free course being run at the Communities First offices on a Monday morning from 10am till 12, if you would like to have a go Barney will be pleased to welcome you. Contact the office on 01341 280979 for further details or call in any time.

Business Rates

The item about business rates in last week’s paper has made many local people check the amount they will have to pay next year. Dafydd Elis Thomas is compiling evidence of hardship that will be caused to small businesses by the new charges. If you wish to register your concern you may make contact by sending information to Sian Roberts, Plaid Cymru, 7 Bank Place, Porthmadog LL49 9AA . Further information about business rates is available on line at. www.2010.voa.gov.uk/ or at mybusinessrates.gov.uk/wales/rates.

Barmouth church services and activities for November and December

The Remembrance service will be held at 10-45am. in St Johns Church, and on the 6th December there will be a special service in St David's church supporting troops who are serving abroad, the Church hope the people of Barmouth will go and join in prayer for these brave boys and girls.

On the 10th December there will be a Christmas Coffee Morning in the Dragon Theatre. On 13th December at 6pm there will be “ Carols by candlelight” in St Philips Church Caerdeon. Then on the 20th December the Barmouth carol service will take place in St David church at 6pm. The children's club starts on Friday 6th November 3-30-5pm,age group 8-11,all children are welcome, lots of great activities, outings, games.. Sunday school is held in St Johns every Sunday morning at 11 am. The last session of the children's club will be on the 11th December, members will be taking part in a walking nativity from the school to St David's Church, complete with a donkey, it will end with a small party to celebrate Jesus’ Birthday.

Anniversary

Melville Penzer, Chairman of the Dragon Theatre Management Committee, welcomed a capacity audience to the Gala Celebration of the Theatres 50th anniversary. He paid tribute to those responsible for the creation of the facility, for their foresight and to the numerous individuals who over the years have worked on the expansion and redevelopment of the building. He expressed sadness that two key figures of more recent times; Harrison Wilde and Colin Havercroft could not be present to see the culmination of their work He also commended the work of the various groups that have grown up with the theatre and for the work they do to keep the place alive and relevant to the needs of the current community. Making a hasty escape from the stage to the lighting box the evening’s musical entertainment began. The choice of Gilbert and Sullivan echoed the opening night of the theatre, this time with members of the D’oyly Carte opera company on stage reviving the memories amongst so many in the audience of the times that they have been on stage with local productions of these fast paced and memory challenging musical extravaganzas. Those present felt that this had been an excellent way to celebrate having thoroughly enjoyed the quality and quantity of the programme presented to them.

Literary and Debating Society

On 22nd October the Lit and Deb Society met for one of their best ever talks; given by Jack Grasse on the much loved local mountain Cader Idris. With SSSI status for its geology the slides giving examples of volcanic and glacial activity were fascinating. Also of great interest were the plants to be found and the reasons for their survival. Some of the history was discussed leading on to examples of modern day management and the people that have been involved with that work. Barry Rampton gave a very appreciative vote of thanks.

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