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(scroll down to see what was going on in early 2010)

 
1st September 2010 Eglwys Bach Community Hall
Many thanks to volunteers Carolyn and Mike and committee members who gave the interior of the Community Hall a face lift with fresh paint on Saturday 21st August.
A great time was enjoyed by children and young people ages 8 - 16 years, when "Ysgol Haf" funded by Menter Mon, visited Tuesday 17th August, giving the youngsters an opportunity to take part in a theatre workshop.
Babies and Toddlers club continues with sessions during September on Wednesday mornings 9.30 - 11.00 am run by Flying Start health visitors.
Babanod Rhosyr for parents, babies and toddlers meets on Mondays and Fridays,starting on Monday 6th September 9.30 - 11.00am.
Youth Club for youngsters 11 - 16 organised by Anglesey County Council starts its new term on Monday 6th September 7 - 9pm.
 
25th August 2010 Eglwys Bach Community Hall (sent but not published by paper)
Many thanks to volunteers Carolyn and Mike and committee members who gave the interior of the Community Hall a face lift with fresh paint on Saturday 21st August.
A great time was enjoyed by children and young people ages 8 - 16 years, when "Ysgol Haf" funded by Menter Mon, visited Tuesday 17th August, giving the youngsters an opportunity to take part in a theatre workshop.
Nordic Walking, Thursday 26th August 10.00am. If you're interested in joining the group ring 01248 440467 for more details.
Babies and Toddlers club continues with sessions during August on Wednesday mornings 9.30 - 11.00 am run by Flying Start health visitors.
Details of the Autumn term activities for all age groups in Newborough will be available soon
 
18th August 2010Eglwys Bach Community Hall
Volunteers needed on Saturday 21st August to help paint and tidy up Eglwys Bach Community Hall to make it ready for the new season of events starting in September. If you can help, please turn up on Saturday morning at 9.00 am..
Babies and Toddlers club continues with sessions during August on Wednesday mornings 9.30 - 11.00 am run by Flying Start health visitors.
 
11th August 2010 Eglwys Bach Community Hall
Ysgol Haf.Youth theatre workshop, free for 8 to 16 year olds . 17th August 1.00 - 5.00 pm. Contact Branwen on 01248 725700 or pgiaith@mentermon.com for more details.
Young people have been attending Conway Centre for outdoor activities including kayaking, sailing and other water sports.
Remember to place your order for the fruit and vegetable co-operative held on Fridays 2.30 to 3.30 pm for fruit, vegetable, salad or mixed fruit and veg. bags at £3 each, please contact Glenys on 01248 440739.
Niwbwrch allotments. Would you like to grow your own fruit and veg? Plots available, contact 01248 440467. Allotment members' meeting 7.00pm Wednesday 11th August at Eglwys Bach. If you're interested come along.
 
4th August 2010 Eglwys Bach Community Hall
Summer playscheme. 42 children registered for the playscheme this year which finished on Friday 30th July. Many thanks to Nia and Rachel, the holiday play leaders, Tom and Emma from Sports Development Team, Tina for her cookery session, Mared Huws for drama activities and all the parents who helped.
Niwbwrch allotments. Space available for new members. If you are interested, please contact 01248 440467.
Remember to place your order for the fruit and vegetable co-operative held on Fridays 2.30 to 3.30 pm for fruit, vegetable, salad or mixed fruit and veg. bags at £3 each, please contact Glenys on 01248 440739.
 

28th July 2010 Eglwys Bach Community Hall
Parc y Plant. The refurbished children's play area was officially reopened on Sunday 25th July. Many children and parents attended and the new equipment was soon put to good use. To ensure the safety of children and the security of the site, CCTV has been installed.
Remember to place your order for the fruit and vegetable co-operative held on Fridays 2.30 to 3.30 pm for fruit, vegetable, salad or mixed fruit and veg. bags at £3 each, please contact Glenys on 01248 440739.
Niwbwrch allotments. Space available for new members. If you are interested, please contact 01248 440467.
 

21st July 2010 Eglwys Bach Community Hall
Clwb Iaith Pawb Niwbwrch: The "Two bridges" talk and visual presentation given by Bob Daimond on Thomas Telford and Robert Stephenson was extremely interesting and much appreciated by all who attended. For details of the Bridges exhibition at the Thomas Telford Centre, Menai Bridge please visit www.menaibridges.co.uk.
Summer Holiday Playscheme for children ages 5 - 16 years started on Monday 19th July. Lots of fun activities for two weeks. This playscheme has been made possible thanks to a Cymorth Play grant administered by Medrwn Mon.
There is a cash bingo session tonight, Wednesday 21st July at 7.00 pm as well as the normal sessions every Sunday night at 7.00pm.
Parc y Plant. The refurbished playground is nearing completion. Weather permitting the soft pour rubber will be laid this week. Look out for posters about the re-opening.
The fruit and vegetable co-operative held on Fridays 2.30 to 3.30 pm continues to thrive and provide good value. To place your order for collection on Fridays, for fruit, vegetable, salad or mixed fruit and veg. bags at £3 each, please contact Glenys on 01248 440739.

 

14th July 2010 Eglwys Bach Community Hall
Clwb Iaith Pawb Niwbwrch: The next event on 14th July at 7.30 pm will be about the history of the "Two Bridges" spanning the Menai Straits. Entrance £2.50 to include refreshments. Raffle. All welcome.
Eglwys Bach garden was entered in the Community gardens section of the Wildlife Garden Award Scheme and at the awards ceremony held at Portmeirion on July 8th it won a Bronze award. Many thanks to volunteers Sandra and Garry for helping to maintain the garden and keep it looking so good. A reminder to residents that the garden is open to all to visit, it's a beautiful spot on a sunny day.
Summer Holiday Playscheme for children ages 5 - 16 years starts on Monday 19th July. Lots of fun activities for two weeks. All children to be registered prior to the start of the scheme, next registration session Thursday 15th July at Eglwys Bach 7 - 8pm. This playscheme has been made possible thanks to a Cymorth Play grant administered by Medrwn Mon.
The last "Aerobics" session with Eirian has taken place for this season. Be sure to come along when the new term starts in September. Details will be in Community News nearer the time.
 
16th June 2010 Eglwys Bach Community Hall
Clwb Iaith Pawb Niwbwrch: A very interesting talk and powerpoint presentation was given by Hayden Burns from Anglesey County Council Archives Department on 9th June. The subject was how to access information whem investigating local history or doing family research. Thanks to Hayden for an informative and enjoyable evening.
The next Clwb Iaith event on 14th July at 7.30 pm will be about the "two bridges". All welcome. Look out for further details in the Community News.
There will be a "Cash Bingo" evening on Wednesday 16th June at 7.00 pm and every third Wednesday of the month from then on. This is in addition to the normal Sunday sessions.
Eglwys Bach garden has been entered in the Community gardens section of the Wildlife Garden Award Scheme and a judge has already visited . The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony to be held at Portmeirion on July 8th and we are keeping our fingers crossed!
 
9th June 2010 Eglwys Bach Community Hall (no entry for 2nd June 2010)
Parc y Plant (Childrens Playground) Committee has been successful in obtaining £48,762 funding from The Big Lottery Fair Share Trust in order to refurbish and enhance facilities at the playground in Newborough. Look out for further details.
Clwb Iaith Pawb Niwbwrch: A talk by Hayden Burns on Anglesey Archives and Family History will be the next event in this series on Wednesday 9th June at 7.30pm. The entrance fee of £2.50 will include light refreshments. A raffle will also be held.
Are you and your family getting your "Five a day" fruit and vegetables? Come to Eglwys Bach on Friday 11th June 2.30 - 4.00 pm to see what Newborough's Fruit and Vegetable Co-operative has to offer. Free raffle for produce and free light refreshments. All welcome, including old and new customers.
There will be a "Cash Bingo" evening on Wednesday 16th June at 7.00 pm and every third Wednesday of the month from then on. This is in addition to the normal Sunday sessions.
Tthe Quiz Night to be held by Llanddwyn Newborough WI on Friday 11th June has been cancelled owing to lack of support
 
26th May 2010 Eglwys Bach Community Hall
Next meeting of Llanddwyn Newborough WI is Wednesday 2nd June at 7.30 pm. A live owl presentation will be made by Mrs Pam. Boughton of the North Wales Bird Trust.
Don't forget the Quiz Night organised by Llanddwyn Newborough WI on Friday 11th June at 7.45pm for 8.00pm start. Open to all, male or female with entry fee of £6 for team of 4. Super prizes. Contact Linda on 01248 440896 to register your team.
Remember to order your good value salad, fruit and vegetables at £3 a bag from the co-operative held on Fridays 2.45 - 3.45 pm. Come and see what's on offer. Contact Sandra 01248 440801 to order.
Aerobic sessions on Tuesdays 6.00pm - 7.15pm with Eirian Roberts, fitness instructor. If you want to get fit, perhaps lose a little weight, meet new friends and have fun! come and join in. £15 for five sessions payable in advance please. Dru Yoga sessions with Jane Rowlands Tuesdays 7.30 - 9.00pm £4.
"Eglwys Bach" is the ideal venue for children's parties. To book ring 01248 440537.
 

19th May 2010 Eglwys Bach Community Hall
There is a new "Cash Bingo" session this evening (19th May) starting at 7.00 pm and every third Wednesday of the month from now on.. This is in addition to the very successful "Cash Bingo" sessions held every Sunday at the same time.
The talk about the birds of the RSPB South Stack reserve given at Clwb Iaith Pawb on 14th May was very much enjoyed by an enthusistic audience and sincere thanks are extended to Eveline and Bill in appreciation of the work involved. As a "follow on" from the talk there will be a walk at South Stack Nature Reserve on Monday 24th May at 6pm. Now is your chance to spot a Puffin! For details contact 01248 440523. Limited lifts are available.
Early notice of a Quiz Night organised by Llanddwyn Newborough WI on Friday 11th June at 7.45pm for 8.00pm start. Open to all, male or female with entry fee of £6 for team of 4. Super prizes. Contact Linda on 01248 440896 to register your team.
 

12th May 2010 Eglwys Bach Community Hall
Clwb Iaith Pawb Niwbwrch: The next event in this series will be a talk and short film about Ellins Tower and the South Stack Nature Reserve at 7.30pm on 12th May 2010. The entrance fee of £2.50 will include light refreshments. A raffle will also be held. As a "follow on" from the talk there will be a walk at South Stack Nature Reserve on Monday 24th May at 6pm. Now is your chance to spot a Puffin! For details contact 01248 440523. Limited lifts are available.
There will be new "Cash Bingo" sessions starting on 19th May at 7.00 pm and every third Wednesday of the month from then on.
Early notice of a Quiz Night organised by Llanddwyn Newborough WI on Friday 11th June at 7.45pm for 8.00pm start. Open to all, male or female with entry fee of £6 for team of 4. Super prizes. Contact Linda on 01248 440896 to register your team.
 
5th May 2010 Eglwys Bach Community Hall
This evening's meeting of Llanddwyn Newborough WI is at 7.30 pm (5th May). "Sugar Craft" with Ann is the topic for this month. New members welcome.
Clwb Iaith Pawb Niwbwrch: The next event in this series will be a talk and short film about Ellins Tower and the South Stack Nature Reserve on 12th May 2010. The entrance fee of £2.50 will include light refreshments. A raffle will also be held.
There will be new "Cash Bingo" sessions starting on 19th May at 7.00 pm and every third Wednesday of the month from then on.
Remember to order your good value salad, fruit and vegetables at £3 a bag from the co-operative held on Fridays 2.45 - 3.45 pm. Come and see what's on offer. Contact Sandra 01248 440801 to order.
Aerobic sessions on Tuesdays 6.00pm - 7.15pm with Eirian Roberts, fitness instructor. If you want to get fit, perhaps lose a little weight, meet new friends and have fun! come and join in. £15 for five sessions payable in advance please. If Dru Yoga is your thing then come to sessions with Jane Rowlands Tuesdays 7.30 - 9.00pm £4.
"Eglwys Bach" is the ideal venue for children's parties. To book ring 01248 440537.
 
28th April 2010 Eglwys Bach Community Hall
The next meeting of Llanddwyn Newborough WI is Wednesday 5th May at 7.30 pm. Sugar Craft with Ann is the topic for this month's meeting.
Clwb Iaith Pawb Niwbwrch: The next event in this series will be a talk and short film about Ellins Tower and the South Stack Nature Reserve on 12th May 2010. The entrance fee of £2.50 will include light refreshments. A raffle will also be held.
Remember to order your good value salad, fruit and vegetables at £3 a bag from the co-operative held on Fridays 2.45 - 3.45 pm. Come and see what's on offer. Contact Sandra 01248 440801 to order.
Aerobic sessions on Tuesdays 6.00pm - 7.15pm with Eirian Roberts, fitness instructor. If you want to get fit, perhaps lose a little weight, meet new friends and have fun! come and join in. £15 for five sessions payable in advance please. If Dru Yoga is your thing then come to sessions with Jane Rowlands Tuesdays 7.30 - 9.00pm £4.
"Eglwys Bach" is the ideal venue for children's parties. To book ring 01248 440537.
 
21st April 2010 Eglwys Bach Community Hall
Wednesday 21st April at 6.30 pm an opportunity to meet and question the Welsh Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Ynys Mon, Anthony Ridge-Newman. Be sure not to miss out!
Clwb Iaith Pawb Niwbwrch: The North Wales Saxophone Choir performance held on 14th April was much appreciated by a large audience. Our thanks are extended to Barry Hodgson and all the talented musicians for providing such a varied programme.
The next event in this series will be a talk and short film about Ellins Tower and the South Stack Nature Reserve on 12th May 2010. The entrance fee of £2.50 will include light refreshments. A raffle will also be held.
Aerobic sessions on Tuesdays 6.00pm - 7.15pm with Eirian Roberts, fitness instructor. If you want to get fit, perhaps lose a little weight, meet new friends and have fun! come and join in. £15 for five sessions payable in advance please.
Dru Yoga sessions with Jane Rowlands Tuesdays 7.30 - 9.00pm £4 per session.
Babanod Rhosyr meets Mondays and Fridays 9.30 am 'til 11.00 am during term time for parents /carers of babies and toddlers 50p each per session.
Babies and Toddlers Club meets on Wednesdays 9.30 'til 11.00 am during term time organised by Flying Start. Contact Liz. Lloyd-Williams on 01248 725806 for details.
 
14th April 2010 Eglwys Bach Community Hall
Clwb Iaith Pawb Niwbwrch: Be sure not to miss the North Wales Saxophone Choir on 14th April 2010 at 7.30pm.Entrance £2.50 to include light refreshments. There will also be a raffle. This is one of the series of Welsh cultural events supported by Menter Mon.
Wednesday 21st April at 6.30 pm an opportunity to meet and question the Welsh Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Ynys Mon, Anthony Ridge-Newman.
Aerobic sessions on Tuesdays 6.00pm - 7.15pm with Eirian Roberts, fitness instructor. If you want to get fit, perhaps lose a little weight, meet new friends and have fun! come and join in. £15 for five sessions payable in advance please.
Dru Yoga sessions with Jane Rowlands Tuesdays 7.30 - 9.00pm £4 per session.
Babanod Rhosyr meets Mondays and Fridays 9.30 am 'til 11.00 am during term time for parents /carers of babies and toddlers 50p each per session.
Babies and Toddlers Club meets on Wednesdays 9.30 'til 11.00 am during term time organised by Flying Start. Contact Liz. Lloyd-Williams on 01248 725806 for details
 
7th April 2010 Eglwys Bach Community Hall
"Mad Hatter's Tea Party"on Friday 2nd April organised by Llanddwyn, Newborough Women's Institute was a great success with attendance well above expectations. The hall was alive with excited children taking part in activities and the many fine "hats" on display made it a difficult task when it came to the judging! Over £100 was raised for your local WI branch funds. Owie Glyn, local musician and singer, performed at a concert in "Eglwys Bach" on the 3rd April 2010. "Cancer Research UK" will benefit by a donation of £200 from ticket sales and part of the the Grand Easter Raffle proceeds. Many thanks are extended to Owie, Edwin and all the people who filled the hall and enjoyed the evening and to all friends from the community who gave generously to support the Easter raffle to ensure that Eglwys Bach continues to be self supporting. The list of raffle winners is posted on our website.
Aerobic sessions start again on Tuesday 13th April 6.00 - 7.15pm with Eirian Roberts, fitness instructor. If you want to get fit, perhaps lose a little weight and have fun! come and join in. £15 for five sessions payable in advance please.
Dru Yoga sessions with Jane Rowlands Tuesdays 7.30 - 9.00pm £4 per session.
Clwb Iaith Pawb Niwbwrch: Do not miss the next event which will be the North Wales Saxophone Choir on 14th April 2010 at 7.30pm.Entrance £2.50 to include light refreshments. There will also be a raffle.
 
31st March 2010 Eglwys Bach Community Hall
"Mad Hatter's Tea Party" Friday 2nd April at 2.00 pm organised by Llanddwyn, Newborough Women's Institute. Lots of fun activities and competition to find the best Easter bonnet or "mad hat"! - great prizes. Entry charge is 50p for children and adults.
Owie Glyn, local musician and singer, will perform at a concert in "Eglwys Bach" on the 3rd April 2010 at 8.00 pm. Tickets £3 in advance at the Newborough Post Office, the White Lion or £4 on the door. "Cancer Research UK" will benefit from the proceeds. The Grand Easter Raffle draw will also take place during the evening.
Clwb Iaith Pawb Niwbwrch: The next event will be the North Wales Saxophone Choir on 14th April 2010 at 7.30pm.Entrance will be £2.50 to include light refreshments. There will also be a raffle.
"Niwbwrch Allotments" are now developing quickly with 11 plots taken and work progressing at a great pace.
 
24th March 2010 Eglwys Bach Community Hall
"Mad Hatter's Tea Party" Friday 2nd April at 2.00 pm organised by Llanddwyn, Newborough Women's Institute. Lots of fun activities and competition to find the best Easter bonnet or "mad hat"! - great prizes. Children up to 12 years 50p entry, 13 plus and adults £1 entry.
Owie Glyn, local musician and singer, will perform at a concert in "Eglwys Bach" on the 3rd April 2010 at 8.00 pm. Tickets £3 in advance at the Newborough Post Office, the White Lion or £4 on the door. "Cancer Research UK" will benefit from the proceeds. The Grand Easter Raffle draw will also take place during the evening.
Clwb Iaith Pawb Niwbwrch: The next event will be the North Wales Saxophone Choir on 14th April 2010 at 7.30pm.Entrance will be £2.50 to include light refreshments. There will also be a raffle.
Parent and Toddler Club run by Health Visitors funded by Flying Start - new sessions on Mondays 9.30 'til 11.00 am until Easter. Wednesday sessions as usual.
 
17th March 2010 Eglwys Bach Community Hall
Clwb Iaith Pawb Niwbwrch: "Ffidl Ffadl" Welsh dance and song group performed at Eglwys Bach on Wednesday 10th March as part of the Welsh culture programme. A large and enthusiastic audience participated in the dancing and a quiz in the Welsh language was great fun and enjoyed by all. The next event will be the North Wales Saxophone Choir on 14th April 2010 at 7.30pm.Entrance will be £2.50 to include light refreshments. There will also be a raffle.
Owie Glyn, local musician and singer, will perform at a concert in "Eglwys Bach" on the 3rd April 2010 at 8.00 pm. Tickets £3 in advance at the Newborough Post Office, the White Lion or £4 on the door. "Cancer Research UK" will benefit from the proceeds. The Grand Easter Raffle draw will also take place during the evening.
Parent and Toddler Club run by Health Visitors funded by Flying Start - new sessions on Mondays 9.30 'til 11.00 am until Easter. Wednesday sessions as usual.
 
3rd March 2010 Eglwys Bach Community Hall
The Disco Party held on 27th February to celebrate "Dewi Sant" was a great success and raised £150 for Marie Curie Cancer Care. Many thanks to all who attended and special thanks to Richard and Dafydd for providing such a great disco free of charge.
Clwb Iaith Pawb Niwbwrch: "Ffidl Ffadl" Welsh dance and song group will be performing at Eglwys Bach on Wednesday 10th March at 7.30 pm as part of the Welsh culture programme. Admission £3.00 to include light refreshments. There will also be a raffle.
Parent and Toddler Club run by Health Visitors funded by Flying Start - new sessions on Mondays 9.30 'til 11.00 am until Easter. Wednesday sessions as usual.
 
24th February 2010 Eglwys Bach Community Hall
Don't forget to buy your tickets for the fundraiser in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care on Saturday 27th February, 8.00pm till late, there will be a special St David’s Day disco party. Light refreshments available but bring your own drinks. Advance tickets £3 from Newborough Post Office or £4 on the door. 18+ only admitted.
Parent and Toddler Club run by Health Visitors funded by Flying Start - new sessions on Mondays 9.30 'til 11.00 am until Easter. Wednesday sessions as usual.
 
17th February 2010 Eglwys Bach Community Hall
Saturday 27th February, 8.00pm till late, there will be a special St David’s Day disco party in aid of Marie Curie Cancer care. Light refreshments available but bring your own drinks. Advance tickets £3 from Newborough Post Office or £4 on the door. 18+ only admitted.
Newborough allotments
At last a start has been made on preparing the site for allotments with ploughing completed and further work to begin shortly. We are grateful that the site has been made available on a long lease by a member of Criw Niwbwrch Cyf committee. It is hoped that significant progress will be made before the main growing season.
 
10th February 2010 Eglwys Bach Community Hall
Wednesday 10th February at 7.30pm. Robin Jones returns by popular demand to give a talk on the making of Welsh Love Spoons and to show examples of his superb work. A charge of £1.50 will include light refreshments and raffle. This is a Welsh cultural bilingual event organised by Clwb Iaith Pawb Niwbwrch.
Saturday 27th February, 8.00pm till late, there will be a special St David’s Day disco party in aid of Marie Curie Cancer care. Light refreshments available but bring your own drinks. Advance tickets £3 from Newborough Post Office or £4 on the door. 18+ only admitted.
 
3rd February 2010 Eglwys Bach Community Hall
A Santes Dwynwen children's disco with refreshments was held on Friday 29th January at Eglwys Bach. A great time was had by all.
The official presentation of special litterbins with artwork displayed on them by children from Newborough Primary School will take place in the grounds of Eglwys Bach on Thursday 4th February at 2.00pm with years 5 and 6 attending. The litterbins and litter picking equipment were funded by a grant from " Tidy Towns".
Clwb Iaith Pawb Niwbwrch: Robin Jones will give a talk on the making of Welsh Love Spoons on Wednesday 10th February 7.30pm. Raffle. Admission £1.50 to include light refreshments.
 
27th January 2010 Eglwys Bach Community Hall
Newborough Allotments:The lease has been signed between the landowner and the Newborough Allotments group and already 7 plots have been allocated. For more information ring Carolyn on 01248 440328
Santes Dwynwen disco:
Friday 29th January 6-8pm, 50p admission, hot dogs and drinks available.
Fruit and Vegetable Co-operative:
Remember to order produce from Sandra on 01248 440801for collection on Fridays between 3 and 4pm. Good value stew packs for £1 and mixed fruit and veg for £3 on offer.

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