Parti llefaru Parti'r Heulyn

Sefydlwyd y parti llefaru pan gynhaliwyd yr Eisteddfod Genedlaethol yn y Faenol yn 2005. Ers hynny mae'r parti wedi cystadlu 4 gwaith gan gynnwys Eisteddfod y Bala o dan arweiniad Sian Mair sydd gyda phrofiad eang o lefaru. Mae Sian yn un o enillwyr Llwyd o'r Bryn.

Mae'r parti wedi bod yn cyfarfod ar ol y Nadolig i baratoi ar gyfer yr Eisteddfod Genedlaethol. Mae'r sesiynnau ymarfer wedi bod yn cael eu cynnal yng Nghapel Bethania ar nos Lun.

Cysylltwch gyda Nerys John ar 670634

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FFILM Y FELIN KICKS OFF

A new film Club, FFILM Y FELIN will be launched in Y Felin Sgwrsio next Sunday night, August 2.

FFILM Y FELIN will show world cinema films once a month, and the first film to be show is the acclaimed Gaelig language film SEACHT(2008) which has received several film awards over the past year.

SEACHT( The Inaccessible Pinnacle) will be presented by Jonathan Ervine, A French lecturer at Bangor University, who is also a member of Clwb y Dysgwyr at y Felin Sgwrsio.

"Seacht is a film which takes a look at contemporary Scottish life along with Scottish mythology by means of the relationship between a grand-father and his grand-son."

"It is a very powerful film and I think people who come along will really enjoy it" said Jonathan.

Cheese and wine will be served at the launch, and there will also be an opportunity for people to join the Ffilm y Felin during the evening.

The evening will start at 7.00. More details from Aled G Job ( Chair of Y Felin Sgwrsio) 07818 068 205.

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SUMMER 2009

Second hand Welsh and English books will be for sale at Y Felin Sgwrsio throughout the summer holidays. There's a good selection of all kinds of books - with more books arriving as others are sold. Please bring your books along ( must be in good condition). The centre will be open at the following times ALL SUMMER with committee members present to offer tea and coffee.

Monday evening : 7 - 8.30 p.m. (The group who meet to chat in Spanish will also meet.)
Wednesday 10 - 12
Friday 10 - 12
Saturday 11 - 12.30 (The Welsh learners group will also continue to meet.)

The usual Club activities will continue in September - with the welcome addition of the Youth Club on Tuesdays on a regular basis. The venue is usually available for meetings on Wednesday and Thursday evenings and at other times - please contact Sian Gwenllian to book. £5 per session with room for up to 25 people.

Other events are planned for the autumn - and please pass on any suggestions to committee members.

We have had a very full and successful first year - see what's been happening on www.felinheli.org.

Many thanks to everyone for their support.

 

Councillors Report

June/July 2009

1. Off-street Parking : the Community Council is holding a survey to find out the extent of the problem in the mid-village area and discussing possible solutions. Maes y Felin : can you please note that parking is for tenants only.
   
2. Caernarfon Road Bus Stop : whilst appreciating that not all local residents are happy, we now have a permanent location for the bus stop in this area. This was the location suggested by Gwynedd Council as being the best compromise under the circumstances.
   
3. I have been discussing ways of developing the Youth Club with the Leader and with Gwynedd officers. From September onwards the Club will use the Felin Sgwrsio (7 till 8) and the Memorial Hall (8 till 9) on Tuesday evenings. When work on the Hall has been completed, there will be first-class facilities available. In the meantime, the Leader felt that sharing both venues opened up more opportunities for the members. An outdoor project to build bird boxes and a broadwalk in the small woodland at the back of the Community Car Park will take place from September onwards with the help of a grant from FelinDaclus (environmental group) who have been working with Tidy Towns and Gwynedd Council on a number of projects. The Youth Club is open to all village young people from Year 8 onwards.
   
4. A grant of £1,000 has been received by FelinDaclus to research the idea of allotments for the village. I have had a meeting with Gwynedd Council and Tidy Towns and a project scheme will be drawn up. FelinDaclus members will visit other areas in the autumn to gather information. There has been a lot of interest in this idea. The land near the Lon Las at the back of Arvonia is being considered as the best location.
   
5. Lon Las : a new bridge has been installed at Seilo. The tree that had fallen on the path near Tai Hen Stesion was promptly moved.
   
6. Footpaths : I have asked Gwynedd Council to carry out maintenance work off the three paths running off Caernarfon Road.
   
7. The Community Gang was at work in the village again last week carrying out a list of work agreed between the Council and myself. They cut back vegetation in a number of places, repainted the bench at the end of Terfyn Terrace and repaired the wall. They will return next month.
   
8. Homes for local people : A developer is considering submitting a planning application for a mixed development of up to 30 new homes near Y Wern.
   
9. Dwr Cymru have been asked to investigate the water that collects near properties on Caernarfon Road. A burst pipe that was affecting the Lon Las near Tafarngrisiau has been repaired. The problem of bad odour coming from the sewerage pipe on the Lon Las behind Arvonia has still not been resolved.
   
10. Felin in Bloom : gardens are being inspected and judged over the next two weeks and there will be an award ceremony in September. Thanks to Councillor Pat White (07765411475) for arranging the event.
    
11. Lon Inclein : new signs prohibiting large vehicles have been erected by Gwynedd Council in an effort to prevent further damage to the walls either side of this narrow road.
    
12. Rhyd Y Fenai : I have had a site meeting with a Gwynedd officer. I am still concerned about the untidy land around the houses.
    
13. Many thanks to the organisers of this year's Gwyl Y Felin for a highly successful event. The newspaper report following the incidents that happened hours after the official end of the Carnival was highly exaggerated and we must keep things in perspective. I witnessed one incident when a youngster was put into a police car and pepper spray was used inside the car, and another incident when two youths from outside the village started fighting outside the public toilets on Beach Road. However, these incidents must not be taken lightly and I will be working with the Gwyl Committee and the police to prevent similar problems next year.
    
14. Dog Foul - continues to be a problem in some parts and I am working with the local police officer. Persistent offenders are being recognised and will be targeted. Some of the worst areas include around the bus stop at Aberpwll, the back of Bangor Street, Bangor Street itself, the Lon Las behind Arvonia, the Community Car Park. Most dog owners are very responsible.
    
15. Japanese Knotweed : this is becoming a major problem in the village. It needs to be sprayed systematically by a licenced operator. For more infromation, contact Community Council Clerk, Wynne Barton on 01286 673036.
    
16. Here to Help scheme was launched in Felin. Private house owners can get help with insulation and energy saving measures. Please contact Adrian Roberts at Gwynedd Council

UN BANQUETE DE ESPANOL- GWLEDD O SBAENEG -A FEAST OF SPANISH The present series of Spanish sessions at Y Felin Sgwrsio came to en end with a Spanish feast on Monday night. Eight members of the Clwb Hablar Espanol came together to enjoy the food prepared by Anwen Lyn, Anwen Owen and Dilys Myfanwy. The Spanish sessions for beginners with Mary Pampolini Roberts will re-start in September. But the provision for more advanced Spanish learners who just want to chat in Spanish will continue in Y Felin Sgwrsio every Monday night at 7.00. For more details contact Aled G Job:07818 068 205 ------------------------------------ Times On- Line 05.06.09 '10 great village fetes WALES Climbing the non-greasy pole Gwyl Y Felinheli, Y Felinheli, Gwynedd, North Wales Welsh villages hold festivals — or gwyl — with traditional sports. This one involves a lumberjack show on the village green in which a pole is rammed into the ground and locals compete to climb it. Another challenge involves making a chair out of a log as quickly as possible. Festivities, including a 10km fun run and congregational singing on the beach, take place for a week in the run-up to the festival parade on July 5. Free.' ------------------------------------ Felinheli.org : stats You are amongst the thousands of people from accross the world who visit this website! Please send your news items, dates of events, pictures to post@felinheli.org Here are the statistics: Meh/ June 2009 = 29,839 hits Mai / May 2009 = 27,796 hits Ebr / April 2009 = 29,487 hits Maw / March 2009 = 25,385 hits ------------------------------------
O FLAEN DY LYGAID: CYFRINACH OLAF FRIDA Tuesday, July 7, BBC Wales on S4C, 9pm
For journalist Karen Owen, the circumstances surrounding her great-grandmother’s death have always been a bit of a mystery. Frida Williams was found dead in her home at 24 Stryd Menai, Felinheli on the morning of 10 December 1949 and although a natural death was recorded by the doctor at the time, the pieces making up this complex jigsaw don’t all fall into place.
Nine years ago Karen, who works for BBC Wales in Bangor, decided to conduct her own research into Frida’s death. O Flaen dy Lygaid: Cyfrinach Olaf Frida (Frida’s Last Secret) (Tuesday, July 7, BBC Wales on S4C) follows her emotional journey as she tries to piece together Frida’s last movements and the events surrounding her death. Karen has heard many a time how Frida’s body was found by her son Adrian (Karen’s grand-father) on that Sunday morning. Although her nightdress was ripped and there was bruising around her neck, no formal police enquiry was carried out into her death. The dinner table was laid for two and remained untouched which suggested that widow Frida was not planning on spending the evening alone. During the programme Karen goes to 24 Stryd Menai for the first time and sees the bedroom where Frida took her last breath. When she pays a visit to her grave, Karen’s doubts regarding the mystery surrounding Frida’s death are intensified by the plain headstone which sits among the decorative stones of the time. “The main thing that strikes me is that there was a rush, a need to bury Frida here and bring an end to this horrific chapter in the family’s history. Maybe the truth is buried here with her.” When 84-year-old Edith Williams from Siliwen, Bangor was killed in 1967, local man Arthur Phillip Wynne was charged with her murder. This was indeed the same man who is know to have had a friendship with Frida and regularly spent her money in the town’s pubs. A policeman at the time of the enquiry into Edith’s death requested that Frida’s body be exhumed for forensic testing but the family, for unknown reasons, refused permission at the time. Karen’s research shows that Arthur Phillip Wynne spent 12 years of his life sentence in prison but was later released only to take another life in Llandudno – this time of 23-year-old Eirlys Roberts.  Karen sets out on a quest to find out whether this man was involved in Frida's death. “Maybe it’s the journalist in me which believes that if there is a story to be told, that it is told properly and correctly once as this avoids all the talk and gossip which can arise afterwards,” she explains.

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Some recent events at Felin Sgwrsio.

The Body Shop evening proved very popular and raised over £140 for the community centre. The local Police Safety Officer calls in at the Councillors' surjery some Friday mornings ( 10 till 12) where you can discuss local matters with County Councillor Sian Gwenllian and Community Councillors Ken Brown and Pat Jones. Or just call in for tea or coffee! Saturday mornings is for Welsh learners who want to chat informally to improve their Welsh. Pictures below.

The Clubs will take a break during the school summer holidays ( see window of Felin Sgwrsio for details) but will be back in September.

 

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message from NW Police contact point-details

For your information there are several methods available to you and members of the public to contact your local Neighbourhood Policing Team.
All officers have contact cards which contain their mobile numbers as well as e mail address.
We have a non emergency language line 0845 607 1001 (Welsh) 0845 607 1002 ( English) for general information. You may request the contact details of local officers by making use of these numbers.
You may also receive more information via the internet: Heddlu Gogledd Cymru/ North Wales Police. A map of North Wales will appear on your screen, simply click on to your area and you will then be able to access information relevant to your ward.
On this page will be the contact details of your local Policing Team as well as ward priorities and dates/locations of public meetings. You may e mail any of the Officers directly from this page.
I would be most grateful of some feedback regarding the above information as in accordance with our "Policing Pledge".
If you have any concerns regarding the methods/options available to you to contact your Neighbourhood Policing Team then please let me know so that we may address any outstanding issues.
Norman Hughes. C2845
Community Support Officer
Community Safety
Divisional HQ
Maesincla
Caernarfon
Gwynedd
LL55 1BU
tel 01407 724219
mobile 07854 327647

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Private Housing Grants - click here

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Arts in Education Grants - click here

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June 22 and June 23
Book Fair at Y Felin Sgwrsio 11 till 6 Welsh and English second hand books.
Call in with your books Thurs, Fri, Sat mornings

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Poetry workshop for Welsh learners - 13.06.09

A lively poetry workshop was held by the Welsh Learners' Club at Y Felin Sgwrsio last Saturday.

Around half adozen learners met with poet Ifor ap Glyn to write poems to celebrate minority languages.

“The people who attended the workshop were knowledgable in a number of languages including Spanish, Irish, Malay, Polish ac “Cantonese taxi language!” said Ifor ap Glyn.

The workshop was held ar part of Celf Eden arranged by Snowdonia National Park. The Club wishes to thank the Park for their financial contribution to the Club.

Here are two poems written at Y Felin Sgwrsio last Saturday:

Dwr yw iaith ( Language is Water)

Dwr croyw Euskerra’n
byrlymu fel siampên
o grombil y Pyrrenees,

yn dathlu parhâd yr hil
wrth ddawnsio tua’r aber
yn Donostia

cyn sobri’n San Sebastien
ac yna ymgolli
ym môr mawr y Sbaeneg.

Ond er i’r llanw hallt
lyncu beunydd
geiriau croyw’r mynyddoedd

mae’r Euskerra’n mynnu
ei llwybr tua’r môr;
ac nid yw’r afon wedi sychu byth

-Wyn, Margaret ac Ifor

Salchicha
(a Spanish word for sausage that is also used to encourage someone to smile when a picture is being taken)

Rhygom ni ceir môr o eirfa
Pob gair â’i flas ei hun
Fel gwên ar flaen fy nhafod;
“salchicha” wrth dynnu llun

Rhyngot ti a fi mae afon lân
â phont i’w chroesi’n iawn
Wel dyma iaith y nefoedd,
â’n gwydr yn hanner llawn

-Mary a Nora

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Cylch Meithrin Auction

Congratulations to the Cylch Meithrin committee for raising around £6,000 at the Auction of Promises at Seiont Manor.

Body Shop will hols an evening at Y Felin Sgwrsio this Thursday ( June 18) at 7.30p.m. Tickets are selling like hot cakes - if there's enough interest, another night will be held soon. Tickets from Myfanwy 07870688783.

Remember the Football Club AGM at Y Felin Sgwrsio , 7.30 p.m., Weds, June 17.

Gwyl y Felin - there's another feast in store again this summer. Full programme of events www.gwylfelin.org and pictures, results etc will be posted throughout the week. Come to the official launch with a special coffee morning atY Felin Sgwrsio where an exhibtion on Past Felinheli Carnivals will open on Friday, June, 26 from 10 onwards.

Bring your second-hand books ( English and Welsh) to Y Felin Sgwrsio - Book Fair on July 22 and 23.

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Raft Race
Congrats to the Cylch Meithrin for reaching Menai Bridge in two hours - the record is now there to be broken by next years' competitors. All were parents of the Cylch Meithrin or Meithrin Mwy and were sponsored to raise money for the Cylch.

A number of village lads were on the Caernarfon Rugby Club rafft. It fell to pieces near Plas Newydd and they never reached Menai Bridge. Better luck next year!

• Note from the chairman - click here

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SEIONT NURSERIES

NOSON DDA! CODWYD £160 WRTH WERTHU TICEDI AR GYFER Y NOSON A RAFFL A MI ENNILLODD REBECCA PARRY IS-ALUN FASGED O FLODAU I FYND AFREF GYDA HI.

DIOLCH I BAWB AM GEFNOGI Y CYLCH A DIOLCH YN ARBENNIG I CATHERINE HUMMEL AI STAFF YN GERDDI SEIONT AM EI HAMSER A NOSON MOR DDIFYR.CAWSOM WYBODAETH AR SUT I WNEUD BASGEDI I HONGIAN,A SUT I LENWI POTIAU GYDA GWAHANOL FLODAU A PA LIWIAU SYDD YN GWEDDU GYDA’I GILYDD.MAE’N WERTH MYND DRAW I WELD YR AMRYW O BLANHIOGION SYDD YNA BELLACH.

MAE RHAI PLANHIGION SYDD WEDI CAEL EI TYFU AM Y TRO CYNTAF ERIOED YN SEIONT A BELLACH YN CAEL EI GWERTHU DROS Y BYD.MAE’R CYLCH AR YSGOL YN CASGLU TOCYNNAU A GEWCH YN SEIONT AR OL GWARIO £25 PUNT.

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CHLOE

The whole village sympathises with Jolene Bunney and Mark Owen following the tragic death of Chloe in a road accident. The school will be closed on Monday, June 8 when the funeral will take place at St Mary's Church.

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Four women from Felinheli took part in this year's London Moonwalk and raised over £1,000 for Breast Cancer Research. They were amongst 17,000 who walked 26 miles through London on May 16. They wish to thank all those who sponsored them.

The limerig that was sent to them:-

Roedd blisters y genod yn fawr
'Rol cerdded drwy'r nos am saith awr
Ar y Moonwalk yn Llundain
A Rhiannon yn arwain
Roeddent 'nol yn Hyde Park cyn y wawr .

 

Councillor's Report May 2009

1)The whole village was shocked by the awful news about the death of Chloe Bunney, 10 years old from Port Terrace. I will be working with the local councillor in the Morfa Bychan area to ensure road improvements.

2 )Bryn y Waun. I have written to Highways about parking problems.

3) 11 Ffordd Caernarfon. I am trying to make sure that these flats are for local people, that the building is not higher that the present one and for more parking palces. If the agent is not in agreement, I will ask for the application to be heard by the full Planning Committee.

4) Pant Erys, Lan y Mor. According to the County Council, it appers that the owner has encroached onto land that is not in his possession. I have asked for action to be taken to prevent further development and for an enquiry into land ownership. Its unlclear whether the land is owned by the Council or by the Assembly.

5) Gardd Fon Corner : I have asked Highways to bring forward ideas on how to make this area safer for pedestrians as some cars drive too quickly around the corner.

6) Prison. It looks at though the Bluefield application has been withdrawn and Justice Ministry officers are discussing the planning aplication with planning officers.

7) A successful rubbish collection day was held on May 17.

8) Thanks to Cllr Pat White for arranging the D-Day memorial near the Clock.

To come :
Gwyl y Felin June 26 - July 4.
June 12 : Cylch Meithrin in Seiont Manor
June 17 : AGM Clwb Peldroed
June 18 : Body Shop at Felin Sgwrsio
June 26 : exhibtion of past Carnivals at Y Felin Sgwrsio
July 4 : Community Council at Carnival
Every Monday night : Chat in Spanish at Y Felin Sgwrsio
July 14 : School Treasure Hunt
July 22 and 23 : Book Fair ( Welsh and English) at Y Felin Sgwrsio. Bring your second hand books over the next weeks.

GARDENING COMPETITION : IF YOU WANT TO TAKE PART THIS YEAR, CONTACT COUNCILLOR PAT WHITE 07765411475

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The Welsh children's author, Emily Huws, visited the Felin Stori children's book club recently to talk about the book they are reading - an adaptaion of Ted Hughes' "The Iron Man".

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QUIZ NIGHT
Cafwyd noson hwyliog dros ben wrth i chwech tim gystadlu yng Ngwis blynyddol Cangen Plaid Cymru Y Felinheli. Roedd pump tim o'r pentrefa'r chweched, yn cynnwys Hywel Williams, AS, wedi dod draw o swyddfa'r Blaid yng Nghaernarfon. Yn gosod y cwestiynau eleni oedd Guto, Iwan a Barry - diolch am gwis difyr iawn. Yr ennillwyr oedd Hogia'r Fic ( Dilwyn, Alun, Sgil ac ati) ac fe gawson nhw botel o siampen a'r anrhydedd o osod cwestiynau'r cwis nesaf! Enillwyd y raffl gan Patsi, Alwen ac Aled. Yn ail oedd Tim Aled, trydydd Tim Anemiw, pedwerydd tim Hywel, pumed Triawd MNS ac yn chweched Tim gwan gwan gawn!

New at Y FELIN SGWRSIO

Friday, May 29 (Friday end of half term)
Children's Quiz ( for school years 4,5,6,7 ) and Coffee Morning, 11 till 1.

SECOND HAND BOOK STALL - call by any time we are open

SECOND HAND BOOK FAIR : JULY 22 and 23

EXHIBITION : "Past Carnivals" from June 26 at a coffee morning to launch Gwyl Y Felin ; bring your photos to Felin Sgwrsio.

BODY SHOP : Thursday, June 18

REMEMBER during term time : FELIN ERS TALWM ( Thurs 10) ; Felin Stori (Thurs at 5.30) and Clonc a Chyngor ( Friday am), Welsh Learners' Club (Saturday a.m.) The Computer Clinic is having a rest over the summer!

IDEAL VENUE for meetings of 25 or less people. Tea, coffee facilities and plasma screen. £5 per session. We need a few more Clubs to make help meet the bills. How about starting a book club, wine club, art for kids ..... help is at hand to establish new groups.

Recent events : Cawl Club, crochet, afternoon tea for the Clwb yr Henoed; author Emily Huws visits Felin Stori; post-rubbish collection party by FelinDaclus!

Regular users : Community Council, Gwyl y Felin, Eisteddfod Committee, FelinDaclus.
Occasional users : Football Club, Christian Aid, Felinheli Fair Trade Group.

Thanks for your continued support.

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Children about to leave to collect rubbish in the village 17.05.09

 

 

 

A large crowd of children and adults got together on Sunday afternoon to collect rubbish in the village. Some were sponsored to raise money for the Junior Football Club. Lee Oliver form Tidy Towns came to give advice to the litter pickers. The event was organised by FelinDaclus, the village's environmental group and everyone enjoyed icecream, tea and cakes in Y Felin Sgwrsio following a good afternoon's work. Around 12 bags of rubbish and recyclable material was collected.

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FILM FELIN

A new Film Club will be starting up in Y Felin before long! The FILM FELIN will be held in Y Felin Sgwrsio once a month, on Sunday nights at 7.00.

The idea is that the club will show "world cinema" films, with members taking it in turn to present a film of their choice. There will be an opportunity to say a word or two about the choice of film at the start and a short debate on the film will be held at the end.

Mored details from Aled G Job, Chair of Y felin Sgwrsio: 07818 068 205; aled.job@btopenworld.com

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Hanging basket night at Seiont
Wednesday 20th May 2009 - click here for more information

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Litter pick this Sunday (17/05/09)

Join Felin Daclus and the Youth Football Team to collect rubbish

Sunday at 2 from Y Felin Sgwrsio

Panad and ice cream to finish

Sponsor the children or come to clean up the village

Special equipment will be provided and there will be advice from Lee Oliver, Tidy Towns.

The gang that collected rubbish two years ago.

 

 

 

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QUIZ NIGHT

General Knowledge
Y Fic, Felinheli
Friday May 15th

Click here for more information

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DO YOU WANT TO LEARN SPANISH?

Would you like to learn Spanish? A new course for Spanish learners will start in Y Felin Sgwrsio next month.

The Spanish learning sessions will be held between 7.00 and 8.00 every Monday night at Y Felin Sgwrsio.

Mary Pampolini Roberts will be the tutor For more details, ffone Mary on 01248 671465 or e-mail: mary_iwan@yahoo.co.uk

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CYNGANEDDU CYMUNEDOL

A new Welsh strict metre poetry (Cynganeddu) class will be
held in Y Felin Sgwrsio before long. More details from Aled G Job, Chair of Y Felin Sgwrsio-
aled.job@btopenworld.com/ 07818 068 205.

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05.05.09 ~ BLACK CAT CROCHET

Four Felinheli women will attempt to crochet over 400 squares in one morning to raise money for their local community centre.

The event will take place between 10 and 1 next Friday morning ( May 8) at Y Felin Sgwrsio, supervised by Felinheli Councillor, Sian Gwenllian.

"One of the Felin Sgwrsio committee members, Dilys Myfanwy, came up with this novel way of raising money," said Sian.

"I will be joined by three others and we will crochet as many squares as possible within three hours," said Dilys Myfanwy.

"We need 425 squares which will then be sewn together to form an Afgan with a black cat design which will be suitable for the back of a chair or a bed throw."

The final product will be raffled during the Felinheli Festival held during the first week of July.

"I am very grateful to Dilys and the other volunteers for organising this event which will boost the funds we need to keep the community centre at the old cafe going," said Sian.

"Everyone is welcome to call in for a coffee and to lend their support on Friday morning and I will be available there as usual to discuss any local issues that Felinheli residents wish to raise," said Sian who can be contacted at the Felin Sgwrsio every Friday morning.

The centre is also used for informal Welsh learners' sessions ( Saturdays 11 - 12 .30), History group ( Thurs 10 -12), Computer clinic ( Wednesday 10-12), Y Felin Stori ( Thursdays 5.30 - 6.30) and is available for hire by groups of up to 25 people. There is a book swap stall in the centre. Amongst the future events are a Body Shop evening on June 18.

Please contact Councillor Sian Gwenllian on 07775642202 for more information.

Councillor's report ~ April 2009

1) Bryn y Waun : Sat Nav is sending large vehicles along Bryn y Waun and Lon Inclein and damage had been caused to walls. I have been discussing the problem with Council officers and the wall is being repaired. I have also been discussing parking problems at Bryn y Waun and will be following the matter up with Gwynedd officers.

2) Fallen tree near Aberpwll : Gwynedd Council is concerned about the condition of a number of trees overhanging the main road - one fell last week. They are in contact with the landowner about the matter.

3) Water on road near Glan Menai, Ffordd Caernarfon : the Council has been informed.

4) Step outside house at Augusta Place. At last the step has been removed making room for two extra parking areas. Any further ideas for small schemes to improve parking in this part of the village would be welcomed.

5) Broken pavements on Bangor Street have been repaired.

6) Building work at Pant Erys, Beach Road. The Council is monitoring this work.

7) Bus stop at Caernarfon Road : Arriva drivers have again been reminded that there is a bus stop here despite the lack of sign.

8) 11 Caernarfon Road : planning application for 4 flats. I have been discussing this with the Planning Officer and am pressing for a "local needs" clause, sufficient parking and height restriction.

9) Foul smells on Los Las behind Arvonia. I have been in contact with Dwr Cymru about this problem. They have inspected the cover and this is not the cause of the problem. They have increased the chemical dosage at the Bethel sewerage plant.

10) My work on a Gwynedd level as member of the Development Scrutiny Committee, Young People and Children's Scrutiny Committee, Primary Schools Reorganisation Advisory Panel, Chair of Youth Services Working Group, member of Skills and Training Group continues as well as my role as Arfon leader of Plaid Cymru Councillor's Group.

11) My work in developing the village website continues. Promotional coasters are planned. www.felinheli.org received 29,487 hits in April 2009. My work with Felin Sgwrsio and FelinDaclus ( environmental group) continues as does my role as school governor at Syr Hugh and Ysgol Felinheli. I also have regular contact with PCSO Michael Davies from North Wales Police.

12) Footpath survey : the results of the Community Council's survey are now in - speical thanks to George, Andy and Nerys for their help. We will now collate the information and prioritise the work that's needed.

13) Hall Management Committee : a structural survey has shown that there are no major problems and detailed plans will now be drawn up. The rest of the funds are in place, following a succesful bid to Tir a Mor.

14) Prison : it seems the owners of the site ar trying to increase the value of the land prior to selling to the Ministry of Justice by presenting a planning application for mixed residential use. A project board has been set up to look at employment aspects. The prison is likely to under government management as oppose to being run by the private sector

15) Bron Menai : there will be an Inspector's hearing in August following an appeal by the applicant. Objectors need to re-submit their comments. Further details from Idwal Williams, Planning Officer at Penrallt.

16) I attended numerous fund raising events : crochet event, coffee morning and soup at Felin Sgwrsio ; Junior Football Tournament at Seilo ; Waffrica at Memorial Hall.

17) Past carnivals - please contact me with any old photos for an exhibition at Y Felin Sgwrsio on June 26.

18) Canolfan Rowen : detailed plans for the new medical centre are due to be submitted.

Events coming up May/June : Details on the what's on page. Please send me news items and events for the calendar - and any comments on how to develop the website to post@felinheli.org

NEW : Sailing Club Junior Lessons - May/June.
Spanish Lessons and Cynghaneddu at Felin Sgwrsio
Yoga at Hall

May 15: Fic Quizz
May 17 : Litter Pick
May 19 : Annual Meeting Felinheli Community Council
May 21 : Miri Mai - May Fair at Ysgol Felinheli - 4 pm
May 21 : Christian Aid at Felin Sgwrsio - 2.30 pm
May 21 : Radio Cymru record at Y Fic
May 29 : Children's Morning at Felin Sgwrsio
May 31 : Menai Straits Raft Race
June 4 : European Elections
June 12 : Cylch Meithrin's Auction of Promises
June 18 : Body Shop at Y Felin Sgwrsio.
June 26 : Launch of Felinheli Festival at Felin Sgwrsio
June 26 - July 4 : Felinheli Festival

Cynghorydd / Councillor Sian Gwenllian (Plaid Cymru)
post@felinheli.org
01248 670866 | 07775642202
Awelfryn, Pen y Bryn, Y Felinheli, Gwynedd LL56 4YQ

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28.04.09
Yoga Classes

Yoga classes for all abilities will be held at the Memorial Hall Community Room ( under the Main Hall). See Events Calendr for details.

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Cylch Meithrin Y Felinheli's money raising campaign

Saturday May 16th a group will go to Morrisons, Bangor to pack bags. There will be a night at Seiont Nurseries after that - how to arrange flowers in hanging baskets.

Then on Sunday, May 31st the Cylch will have a Rafft in the Menai Straits Rafft Race. On June 12th there will be an Auction of Promises at the Seiont Manor. Enquiries Sophia Williams on 07879842738 or Iona on 07770 821712. The night will start at 7; tickets are £25 to include auction,disco and three course dinner. Formal dress.

During the Felinheli Festival week the Cylch Meithrin will arrange the Treasure Hunt and on the 27ain of June there will be a night in the marqee under the title 'Has Felin got Talent?' To close a very busy Summer Season there will be an end of term disco in the Hall on July 18 unless everyone is on their knees by then!

End of term disco in the Hall on July 18 unless everyone is on their knees by then!

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News items.

Bron Menai : the applicant has appealed against Gwynedd Council's decision to refuse permission for a second house on the site at Helen Terrace. There will be a hearing before an Inspector in August.

Sailing lessons : the Sailing Club is holding a series of lessons for children and aduults. See the webiste felinheli.org/news April for details. More village news on website.

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Events:

1. Open night by the Y Felin Stori ( Childrens' Welsh Book Club), April 30 5.30 tan 7. The Welsh writer Emily Huws will present her work. There will be a book stall and tea,coffee and cake.
2. Quizz on May 15 at the Fic by the Plaid Cymru branch at 8 p.m. All welcome.
3. Sponsored rubbish collection May 17. Please sponsor the children.
   Much more on the website - Calendr of Events.

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Cymraeg on the Move

NEW WEBSITE FOR WELSH LEARNERS!

AN INNOVATIVE new product for Welsh learners has just been launched by a Felinheli based company.

The website www.cymraegonthemove.co.uk has been created by Cwmni Aliaith, and it includes 24 informal conversations between Welsh speakers and learners on a range of subjects on modern day life in Wales. Learners can go to the website and download the podcasts for free on to their computer/laptops. Mp3 or IPod.

“I know for a fact that many learners are very busy people with maybe no time to attend a formal language class. These conversations have been compiled specifically for this audience so that people can listen to them whilst going about their every day activities” said Aled G Job, of Cwmni Aliaith

“Listening is the most important element of all in learning a new language in my opinion, and listening to informal conversations between people is the best form of listening.”

Each conversation lasts for around 10 minutes, and a translation of some of the key words and phrases is provided at the end. If learners enjoy the podcasts, they can move on to the full multi-media package provided by Cymraeg on the move team.

This first series is aimed at learners who have been learning Welsh for 2 years or more. A second series aimed at newer learners will be on-line by the time of this year’s National Eisteddfod in Augyst,

Go to: www.cymraegonthemove.co.uk for more details!

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New sailing courses start at Y Felinheli Sailing Club on Saturday April 25. Full details in the attachment below:

• Port Dinorwig Sailing Club - Website
• Port Dinorwig Sailing Club - Training Courses 2009

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21.04.09
Footpath survey

The Community Council hols regular surveys of the paths and public footpaths in the village. The idea is to collate the information together so that paths can be properly maintained and upgraded in a systematic way.
We hope you can help us in this work. Use the Footpaths Survey Form when out walking to record what you see and send it on to us.

Click here for more information about walks in Felin. Send in details and pictures of your favourite village walks.

• Click here to complete the form.

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20.04.09
VERA REES

One of the village's best loved characters died today. Vera Rees will be remembered by the children's village for always having a supply of sweets in her handbag. Bangor Street, the Gardd Fon and the Fic won't be the same without her.

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End of Term Disco

An end of term disco for children was held at the Memorial Hall at the end of the Easter term to raise money for the Cylch Meithrin. Thanks to Iona Watkin Jones for the pictures. Remember the Auction of Promises on June 12. Take your "promises" to the caban Clyd at the school or contact Iona or Siwsan.

(Photos to be seen at the bottom of the page)

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Mark,Manon a Cara - TV winners

A Raffle was held to raise money for the Felinheli Cylch Meithrin with a television as main prize. The lucky winners were Mark, Manon and Cara from Tai Terfyn. £602.00 was raised for the Cylch. Thanks to Watkin Jones for the prize and to everyone who bought a ticket. The Easter Disco in the Memorial Hall raised over £200 by selling crisps, drinks,chocolate,face painting, tatoos and luck dip. Everyone was given a tube of Smarties when they left and were asked to return the tubes filled with coppers and small coins - another way of raising money for the Cylch.

(Photos to be seen at the bottom of the page)

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Spring is in the air in Felin!

Spring is here and there's plenty to do in Felin over the coming months, culminating with the Festival that starts on June 26.

APRIL

• Next Friday morning, April 24, Coffee morning by the Felin Ers Talwm group at Y Felin Sgwrsio, 10 till 12.
• NEXT Saturday, April 25, Noson Waffrica, Memorial Hall. Come to support the young women who will climb Kilimajaro to raise money for Ty Gobaith. See the website for details.
• Sat/Sun April 25 and 26, Junior Football Tournament at Seilo. Come to support the local teams. A good event for all the family.
• Tuesday, April 28, Cawl y Felin (Soup) at Y Felin Sgwrsio. Tickets from Dilys Myfanwy.

MAY

• May 8 : Sponsored Crochet : Y Felin Sgwrsio.
  
• May 12: Annual meeting of Community Council at Y Felin Sgwrsio at 7 - discuss grant applications from societies.
  
• May 14 : May Fair : Friends of the School.
  
• May 15 : Plaid Cymru Quizz
  
• May 17 : Sunday, Felin Daclus and Junior Foorball Club collect rubbish around the village. All welcome. Start from Y Felin Sgwrsio at 2 and finish there for panad and ice cream.
  
• May 19: Cawl y Felin at Y Felin Sgwrsio.
  
• May 29: Coffee Morning at Y Felin Sgwrsio.
  
• May 31 : Raft Race down the Menai.

JUNE

• June 6 : meeting at the memorial Clock by British Legion : Normandy Landing. Details from Councillor Pat White.
  
• June 12 : Auction of promises - Cylch Meithrin, Seiont Manor.
  
• June 16 : Cawl y Felin
  
• June 26 : Coffee Morning at Y Felin Sgwrsio to launch Gwyl y Felin 2009.
  

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News

1. The Community Council will be discussing grants to local societies in the annual meeting on May 12. Applications to Clerk by April 30. Wynne barton, Angorfa, 36 Cae Gwyn, Caernarfon.
2. Councillor Ken brown is looking for pictures and memorabillia about past Felinheli Carnivals. Contact Ken on 01248 670024.
3. Coffee Morning, Felin Sgwrsio, next Friday, April 24 at 10.

------------------------------------------------------------------------What is Felin Daclus?

Information about Felin Daclus ( Tidy Felin) and the environmental projects we hope to develop in the village.

The first event will be on May 17 ( Suday) : a Sponsored Rubbish Collection in conjunction with the local Youth Football Team. We will start at 2 p.m. from Y Felin Sgwrsio and return there for a panad/ice cream.

As Lee Oliver from Trefi Taclus (Tidy Towns) has agreed to come along on May 17, there will be a chance to discuss some of the ideas - so I hope you can join us. One idea is to visit other villages that have allotments to see how they organise things. In the mean-time perhaps you can help us by doing some research yourselves into allotments? An officer from Gwynedd Council will also join us to dicsuss the idea of placing bird boxes in some parts of the village with the hlp of the Youth Club and school.

• Click here for more information

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Tribute to village character

One of Y Felinheli's best-known characters was honoured last night at a special tribute meeting in the village.

Councillor WO Jones , aged 89, served for a total of nearly 60 years on Gwynedd Council, Arfon Borough Council and Y Felinheli Community Council.

Local historian Len Williams talked about his life in the village and outlined his career as a councillor. "One of his major achievements was securing a by-pass for the village," said Len. "He organised a sit-down protest in the street that stopped the traffic in the village and he led the campaign for thenew road in the nineties."

Gwynedd Councillor Sian Gwenllian, also Chair of Felinheli Community Council said she was priveleged to pay tribute to WO Jones for his untiring work on behalf of the village. She presented him with a framed poem by local poet Lyn Davies ( former head of Y Felinheli Primary School.)

WO Jones thanked the villagers for coming to the special night and then gave a talk about the Afon Menai. The evening ended with a special showing of "Y Felinheli's old shops" - a digital presentation in sound and pictures compiled by WO Jones and Dennis Roberts.

• Tribute ~ W. O. Jones Y Felinheli

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Kilimamjaro challenge for 3 North Wales women

Here is a story and picture about three local Welsh girls and their Ty Gobaith money raising campaign. They will hold a special event in Y Felinheli - Waffrica Night on April 25.

Click here to read the press release.

 

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Charity night

Press Release

Sonia and Sarah (from Y Felinheli) and Helen
(from Pwllheli) hope to climb mount Kilimanjaro in Africa to help the charity Ty Gobaith. They launch their support appeal with a special event - noson Waffrica - at the Memorial Hall Y Felinheli on April 25 2009 with Welsh band Derwyddon Dr Gonzo and Traditional African Food.

"I hope people in the area will support these young women in their exciting effort to raise money for Ty Gobaith," said Councillor Sian Gwenllian from Y Felinheli who has been helping to arrange the evening in the village.

Click on the poster above for further information.

Councillor’s report (SIAN GWENLLIAN) March 2009

These are some of the matters I have been involved with recently:

1. Lon Brynffynnon and Lon Inclein : these two roads have been re-surfaced. I have also had meetings with Gwynedd Council officers about parking problems in the village. If you have any ideas how to improve matters I would be glad to hear from you.

2. Litter Collection: Felin Daclus and the Junior Youth Club will be holding a sponsored litter collection around the village at 2 p.m., May 17. Starting from Y Felin Sgwrsio.

3. Allotments : we have started our research! With the help of a grant from Tidy Towns, we will investigate how other villages organise their allotments. If you want to come along, let me know.

4. Caernarfon Road Bus Stop : although there is no bus stop sign, Arriva drivers have been instructed to stop opposite the bus lay by to pick up and drop off passengers.

5. Take a look at www. Felinheli.org. A meeting has been held with village organisations and everyone is encouraged to send me regular items for the website.

6. Along with the head and deputy head of Ysgol Y Felinheli, I attended a seminar on primary school re-organisation.

7. The work of the youth service and skills steering groups continues.

8. I attended an open day at the Greenwood Centre to launch a new Bare Foot attraction.

9. I chaired a meeting to reinstate the village Eisteddfod. Llinos Wynne has agreed to be secretary and Hywel Jones is the treasurer. Contact them for more information.

10. Plaid Cymru : Stomp with Geraint Lovgreen : May 15. Llion Derbyshire is in charge of the poets!

11.Felin Sgwrsio : Next coffee morning by Felin Ers Talwm, April 24, 10 till 12. There will be a Cawl lunch on Tuesday, April 28. Tickets from Dilys Myfanwy.

12. Other important dates : April 13 : Easter Monday Duck Race ; April 25 a 26 : Junior Football Tournament, Seilo ; Saturday, April 25 : Waffrica night to launch the Kilimanjaro appeal by Sarah Riley and Sonia Collis at the Memorial Hall with Derwyddon Doctor Gonzo ; Caernarfon Race for Life, May 10 ; Auction of Promises ( Seiont Manor), June 12. Full details at Felinheli.org – Events Calendr

13. Memorial Hall : officers have been appointed to the Management Committee : Iestyn Harris ( Chair ); Daniel Williams ( vice – Chair) , Carolyn Pritchard ( secretary ), Wynne Barton (Treasurer).

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LEARNING WELSH Felinheli style

A highly successful coffee morning was held by CLWB Y DYSGWYR (Welsh Learners’ Club) at Y Felin Sgwrsio last Friday.

Around 25 people came together to listen to the singer/songwriter Geraint Lovgreen perform his poems and songs. Geraint then turned his hand at being a quizmaster, with a quiz on all things Welsh.

The winning learner, answering 26 out of 30 questions correctly was Amanda from Pontllyfni, assisted by Alex from Ysgol Felinheli and Gwenno. Amanda won a new CD by Gwyneth Glyn.

The coffee morning raised £70 for Y Felin Sgwrsio. The Club meets there every term time Saturday morning ( 11 till 12.30 p.m.). Learners are welcome to call by and chat in Welsh over a cup of coffee.

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Village Eisteddfod Revived ?

Press Release

Villagers at Y Felinheli will get together next week to try and revive the Village Eisteddfod.

"There's a lot of enthusiasm about the idea," explained Councillor Sian Gwenllian who will chair the meeting next Tuesday ( March 24, Bethania Chapel, 7.30 p.m.)

"The Eisteddfod used to be held for many years and as a child I remember singing on stage in front of a packed village hall! In recent years, many people have talked about holding a similar, if smaller, event in the village.

"The meeting will dicuss the various options and see if there are enough volunteers available. I learnt last week that there is still a Felinheli Eisteddfod bank account and a sum of money available to get things off the ground.

"There is certainly enough talent in the village and the school supports the idea."

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Go Bananas in Felinheli

Villagers at Y Felinheli will be eating as many special bananas as they can next Saturday, March 7.

It’s the second Word Fair Trade Day and there’s a campaign afoot to create the word record of the number of bananas eaten simultaneously across the world.

The event in Y Felinheli takes place in Y Felin Sgwrsio on Stryd Bangor at 12.15 on Saturday. There will be stall there too.

click here for more information

Press Release? click here

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Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen : The facts

"Over the last four years Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen has lost the equivalent of 17 members of teaching staff. This action had to be taken by the school and the board of governors in order to alleviate a substantial financial deficit – NOT a debt. These deficits become harsh realities to schools across Gwynedd and beyond as they try to cope with reduced budgets and falling school numbers. Though not requested by the school, the sum of £150,000 from Gwynedd Council prevented Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen from having to make further job cuts in the current financial year which would have led to a serious deterioration in the children's education.
The school has to cut one more teaching job in the next financial year. The school is now back on track.
By his recent public outcry Councillor Aeron Jones of Llais Gwynedd clearly does not understand how school budgets work. Neither, it seems, is he interested in taking responsible action in these harsh financial times,” said Councillor Sian Gwenllian, Governor at Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen.

DATES TO NOTE:

1. March 7 : Felinheli Fair Trade event at Y Felin Sgwrsio 12.15 – 2.00 p.m.
2. March 19 : Gwyn Llewelyn, Bethania chapel ( Welsh medium event) 7.30
3. March 24 : Village Eisteddfod meeting ( Welsh medium event) 7.30
   
4. March 31 : WO Jones at Capel Bethania ( Welsh medium event) 7.30
   
5. April 3 : end of term disco for primary school children – Memorial Hall
   
6. April 25/26 : Junior Football Tournament : Seilo
   
7. May 15 : Stomp ( Welsh poetry)
   
8. June 12 – Cylch Meithrin’s Auction of Promises at Seiont Manor.

FEBRUARY 2009

Report by Councillor SIAN GWENLLIAN

These are some of the matters I have been dealing with:

1. Memorial Hall: The Management Committee is to get a grant of up to £213,000 to improve the Hall. We need to find a small amount of money to reach the total cost of £250,000 before starting on this ambitious project and I am confident we will be able to do that.
   
2. Prison: I raised the matter in Gwynedd Council’s Development Committee and a Project Board is being set up. I will be working hard to ensure that the local economy will benefit and to allay fears.
   
3. Road Safety and Parking: The scheme on Bangor Street is moving along slowly. I have written to the Council to complain about the length of time this is taking.
   
4. Beach Road: I have had two meetings with officers about the dangerous bollards and its intended to draw up a scheme to improve the area in general. There will be consultation on this.
   
5. The Blitz work is to take place throughout the village over the coming weeks.
   
6. I have been working with Delwedd to create a new website for the village. Felinheli.org has not been finished yet but it’s live – please visit and send any comments.
   
7. Caernarfon Road bus stop – still no agreement.
   
8. Primary School Reorganisation (Gwynedd Council). Full discussion will take place in the Council on April 2 and a seminar has been organised for Governors’ Chairmen, head teachers councillors on March 12. I am also on the Skills Working Group.
   
9. Young People’s Services Working Party – I am chairing this and have visited a number of youth clubs in the area and at a Conference organised by the Assembly.
   
10. Bron Menai: I had the opportunity to discuss the problems that arose in the Corporate Parenting Panel.
    
11. Cylch Meithrin ( Nursery Group): I met with officials who are anxious about the financial situation.
    
12. I met with two young women from the village who are to raise money for Tŷ Gobaith by climbing Kilimanjaro.
    
13. I attended a meeting of Ysgol Y Felinheli governors and although there was concern about redundancies, there will be none this year.
    
14. I was consulted about a number of problems: sewerage at Port Terrace, unsuitable gate between Sea View and Wern, planning application at Tyddyn Perthi; by the Boat Shed about a sign on Bangor Street; unofficial ramps on Marina Bridge; dangerous dog on Bangor Street. I will try to help with these matters.
    
15. Canolfan Iechyd Rowen Medical Centre : I have been assured that this project is safe despite budget cuts.
    
16. Bridge at Aberpwll and top of Steps Cei : Council workers have been instructed to remove ivy and dead vegetation.

If you want more information or want to discuss these or any other matters here are my contact details:

• e-mail: siangwenllian@yahoo.com
• Phone: 01248 670866
• Mobile: 07775642202

23.02.09 - New location for Felinheli Recycling Banks

Y Felinheli residents will be pleased to know that the village’s recycling banks have been moved to a new, more convenient location.

For years the banks were hidden away in a small car park in the middle of the village. But now, thanks to co-operation between Gwynedd Council, Antur Waunfawr and local watering hole, the Halfway House, an answer to the problem facing the emptying crew to access the banks has been solved.

The banks have been moved to a more prominent spot, the car park of the Halfway House pub in the village.

Councillor Sian Gwenllian, who represents Felinheli on Gwynedd Council noted:

“I am very pleased that the banks have been moved to such a convenient spot for Felinheli residents, everyone knows the Halfway House.

“More and more residents want to do their bit for the environment by recycling and composting as much as possible of their waste, and we are confident that this new location for the recycling banks will mean that even more Felinhlei residents will make use of the facility. The site offers an opportunity to recycle paper, glass and cans, as well as an additional bin for the plastic bags used to carry the materials.”

Steffan Jones, Gwynedd Council’s Senior Waste Manager added:

“By allowing us to re-locate the banks to their car park, the Halfway House has done us a great deed, not only will this show people more ways to recycle, but the location makes it much easier for us to collect the materials. Recycling banks are a great and easy way to recycle, and help us in our efforts to reach the challenging recycling targets set by the Assembly Government.”

For more information about any of our recycling banks or any aspect of the service please contact Gwynedd Council’s Waste and Recycling Help Desk on: (01286) 679872.