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Barmouth News - 25th October, 2009

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

Barmouth Community Fireworks

This years event is coming together well and the organisers have worked hard to ensure that it will be a good event, the latest addition to the plans is that Fairbourne Railway will be running an evening train on Thursday 5th November 2009, leaving Fairbourne at approx 6.30pm. This will enable spectators to watch the Barmouth firework display from the Fairbourne side and the train will return once the firework display is over. In Barmouth the road will be closed so that everyone can move about safely.

Conservation AGM

The annual general meeting of the Barmouth Environmental Group will be held in the arts room of the Dragon theatre on Tuesday 17th November at 6.30 pm. Members are urged to make an effort to attend in order to show support for the committee. Matters for inclusion on the agenda should be communicated to the secretary on 01341 280 874, or by email at Abermaw@aol.com without delay.

U3A October Meeting

Parlwr Mawr, at the Dragon Theatre, was pretty full for the October meeting, when Margaret Dunn from Beddgelert gave an extremely interesting presentation on the dating of old houses in North Wales. Settlements and houses were covered, from the Bronze and Iron Age hut circles frequently seen on the surrounding hills of Barmouth, to the cruck houses of the 16th Century. Wendy Bramley thanked everyone for their generosity during a recent charity walk in which she took part, the usual monthly stall sold some goodies, teas and coffees were served, and a good time was had by all. The next monthly gathering of the U3A will be on Wednesday 11th November, when the speaker will be Sue Alger, who is a free-range pig farmer from Arthog. Her presentation will be entitled ‘Life in the Muck’. This winter, the U3A will be meeting in Parlwr Mawr, on the second Wednesday of the month. Anyone interested in seeing what the U3A is about is welcome to attend, especially those interested in possibly becoming members.

"LIFE ACTIVE”

Do you want to get active this winter? Do you want to improve your health & fitness? Would you to go to the gym on your own but can’t find anyone to go with?Are you apprehensive about using gym equipment? If you have answered yes to any of the above then we are able to help. The Pavilion Leisure Centre is offering 10 weeks of informal, staffed gym sessions that will run twice a week commencing 2nd of November 09. The sessions will be on Mondays 12pm – 1.00pm and Thursdays 5.00pm – 6.00pm. Each session only costs Ł1.00 and all participants will receive a free gym induction. There are only 15 spaces available so sign up today. For more information please contact the centre on 01341 280 111.

Baptism

Pastor Dawn Robinson conducted Baptisms for members of the Elim Pentecostal Church on October 11th . She would like to express thanks to the owners of Sarn Faen caravan park for the use of their pool for this joyus occasion.

Town Council Nominations

Sufficient names were given to the returning officer to ensure that there will be an election in Barmouth . If you would like to stand for the vacant seat on the Town Council you will need to get your nomination papers into the returning officer by 30th October. The date set for the election is Thursday 26th November. The election relates only to the vacant seat and does not affect sitting members. Details of the nomination process are available at the Library and from the Returning Officer Gwynedd Council. The Electoral section of Cyngor Gwynedd can be contacted on 01341 424311.

Llanaber Masters Golf Toumament

The 2009 Llanaber Masters Golf Toumament was held at Royal St. David's Golf Club, Harlech. With the number of participants significantly up on 2008 a keenly contested competition was anticipated and did not disappoint. Winner of the coveted 'Masters Red Jacket' for 2009 was local golfer Brett Wheatley whose score of 32 Stableford proved to be a comfortable winning margin over the Runner-Up, another local man, 80 year old Derek Hurrell. Other prize winners were: Shortest Drive -65 yards -Peter Coles who ironically had travelled the longest distance, from Milford Haven Longest Drive -267 yards -Geoff Challenor 'Bottom of the Year' Geoff Challenor. Team Event -was won by Brett Wheatley, Derek Hurrell and Phil Hill.

Dragon Theatre and community Centre

The monthly meeting of the Management Committee was held on Monday 19th October with Melville Penzer Chairing. He expressed his concern at the illness of Colin Havercroft who was in hospital. Further progress on the committee becoming a company would be made with an advisor on October 26th. The Manager, Allison Williams, gave a written report on all the activity during a very busy September and October, and thanked the volunteers who had helped at events. Treasurer, Geraldine Vincent, gave a detailed report of finance, members are now looking to celebrate the 50th Anniversary with a Gala Evening on Friday 30th October. Tickets cost Ł12 and are available at the theatre with bookings already going very well.

Brilliant and sad

Hijinx Theatre Company is one of the most highly acclaimed travelling companies in the country. It is based in Cardiff and booked by theatres across Wales to take the imaginative, colourful and simply brilliant plays and shows out to audiences in their own communities. Whenever this company comes to Barmouth audiences are amazed and thrilled by what a fantastic spectacle a touring group can deliver. Saturday nights production, a grown ups version of Gullivers Travels, was stunningly good, one of those “You had to be there “ nights, far to clever and complex to describe in a few lines. The sad part was that they had an audience of 24 people.

Blues at the Dragon

Paul Cowley acoustic blues guitarist, and Rob Venables harmonica, gave a sterling performance to an enthusiastic audience, in the Arts Room of the Dragon Theatre, on Friday 23rd October.

As well as many tried and tested old favourites, Paul sang some of his own compositions, whilst accompanied by Rob, in his usual never ending variety of harmonicas and styles.

The atmosphere in the Arts Room was warm and welcoming, and the music was stirring…a good time was had by all.