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Barmouth News - 4th October, 2009


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U3A October Meeting

The Barmouth U3A will be meeting for its’ first gathering of the winter, in Parlwr Mawr at the Dragon Theatre on Wednesday 14th October. The meeting will start at 2.00pm, and conclude at approximately 4.00pm. The speaker will be Margaret Dunn, who will give a presentation on the Dating of Old Houses in North Wales. 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. Those intending to attend should note that meetings will now be held in Parlwr Mawr, as opposed to the Arts Room, and on a Wednesday, as opposed to a Tuesday.

Monsters versus aliens

However big home T.V. screens get they still can’t create the atmosphere of a real cinema, that is why it is worth going along to the Dragon on Saturday afternoon at 2-3opm to get the full experience of a big screen show. When aliens attack the Earth, the monsters must step up and become heroes, to rescue humanity. The all-star voice cast features in this children’s blockbuster from Dreamworks Animation. Tickets cost just £3

Wedding Fayre

On Sunday, 11th , in the Dragon Theatre, between noon and 4pm there will be a one stop shop event for all people thinking about planning a wedding. If you go along there will be ideas, inspiration and exclusive special offers for your big day. From dresses, cakes, cars and flowers, to video and photography, go and sample the finest wedding services in Wales. Entry is free so take all your friends with you.

On the mend

Rose Morris was very grateful for all the messages, prayers and kindness shown during the last few months and would like to let everyone know how much she appreciates their kind thoughts.

Bonfire

Surprise surprise this year’s Community Bonfire with fireworks will be held on November 5th. Building on last year’s success the team from the Emergency Services and the Barmouth Residents Association have plans to make it even better. You can help by getting involved; there are various ways to do this. You could, providing you are under 17 take part in the “Build the best guy” competition that will be held in the Youth Club on November 4th from 2pm. Individual and group entries are allowed. Alternatively you could help with crowd control as a Marshall , designer Hi Viz vests supplied. Please talk to PCSO Kath Lake Bullen if you are available for this. The children of Ysgol Y Traeth will be having a Lantern Parade too, but if adults want to make lanterns as well that will add to the atmosphere. The starting time for the fun will be 6-3opm. If you have wood, and please nothing else, you can take it to the site by the Bath House actually on the 5th, if it is taken earlier it will have to be removed as a hazard.

New drama times

The times for the new drama sessions that have begun at the Dragon have been refined to suit all involved better. They are now: 3 to 5yr olds between 3-45 and 4-30; for 6 – 10 year old from 4-30 till 5-30. The 11 to 16 group will meet from 6pm till 7pm. The charge is £2 per session. More details are available from Dragon Theatre on 01341 281697 or from Clare Williams on 01766 780667

Free Rail Travel

There had been concern that the concessionary travel arrangements that operated last year would not be available this winter. It is know believed that the scheme restarted on Sunday 4th October and will run till 26th March next year along the Cambrian Coast line. Holders of the Gwynedd bus pass will be able to make use of the rail facility, but it would be wise to check if any restrictions or limits have been imposed, when planning your trip.

Services

Each Thursday evening the Talybont Independent Spiritualist Church meets at the W.I. hall in the village. They welcome all who are interested. Services start at 7-30pm and have a different Medium each week. The £2-50 entry fee includes refreshments and a raffle. Healing is also offered after the service. Gail can be contacted on 01341 280112 for more information.

Royal British Legion

The annual holiday was in Blackpool and included visits to the British Commercial Vehicle Museum, Fleetwood, Southport, Lakeside Steam Railway a boat trip on Lake Windermere and to the Joe Longthorne show. A tired but happy crew got on the coach laughing and got off exactly the same. Next years holiday has been booked in Scarborough, there are a few places left so if interested please contact Tina Hughes on 01341 280840. Before that there will be an Xmas Dinner at Shell Island on Friday December 11th, if you ant to go please contact Tina as above. The cost will be approximately £22.

Theatre Anniversary

On October 30th the Dragon Theatre will celebrate its 50th anniversary. The Management Committee are marking the event by bringing in a West End production of Gilbert and Sullivan works by past and present members of the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company. It is billed as a Gala Evening, one that will be, a night to remember for the next fifty years. Tickets will be on sale and can be reserved by calling the box office on 01341 281697.

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