Summer Ffair Hâf Thursday 17th July 2025 at Split Willow Llanfairfechan

Please come along to make this an enjoyable and successful event. If you have not already got a ticket these can be obtained from committee members, groups or you can pay on the day. Tickets include strawberries and cream with shortbread and a cup of tea or coffee.

There is still time to help in the following ways:
 Donate Shortbread Biscuits.
 Donate a Bottle for the Bottle Stall.
 Donate an item as a raffle prize.
 Donate Walking/Outdoor clothing or equipment (contact Janet Dibble).
 Donate plants for the Plant Stall.
 Donate something for the cake stall. Always nice to have a variety of goods to
sell.

If you can help with any of these items, please contact one of these committee
members.
Brian Bollington brianbollington@gmail.com
Eleanor Lancaster elen.lanc@gmail.com
Liz McGill treasurerpenu3a@gmail.com
Kay McManus penu3amem@gmail.com
Janet Dibble jmdibble@gmail.com

TEA ROTA (NB THIS HAS CHANGED DUE TO SUNDAY LUNCH GROUP CEASING)

17th July 2025 Summer Ffair Hâf 15th January 2026 Theatre Visits
August 2025 No meeting 19th February 2026 Welsh Conversation
18th September 2025 Recorders 19th March 2026 Board Games
16th October 2025 Tai Chi Kung 16th April 2026 Committee
20th November 2025 Table Tennis/Ukelele
18th December 2025 Committee
SINGERS WANTED
Do you enjoy singing the melodies of well-known songs?  If so, our friendly ukelele group would love to accompany you.  For further information please contact cdwensley.u3a@btinternet.com.

A ‘THINKING OF YOU’ CARD
If you know of anyone who is ill, in hospital, bereaved, or celebrating a special anniversary please contact Chris Bryant on 01492 592335 or 07845 181060. She will send them a card on behalf of the u3a.

NB THERE WILL NOT BE AN AUGUST 2025 NEWSLETTER
Please send any information for inclusion in the September Newsletter to newsletterpenu3a@gmail.com by Wednesday 27th August 2025.

ITEMS FOR SALE
Qualcast electric lawn mower
Qualcast electric strimmer
Burgess BK3 Band Saw
Numerous small tools

For more information, please contact Pat Greenhill on 01492 516463 or
email patty43@btinternet.com

MESSAGE FROM PAT GREENHILL
A Walking holiday is being organised from Sunday 5th October for four nights at the Min y Mor Hotel in Barmouth.  For D B & B the charge is £345.00 sharing (there is a waiting list for singles).  Its own transport and there will be two levels of walking 4/5 miles and 7/8 miles or thereabouts.  Everyone welcome, including non-walkers, as this is a wonderful area with plenty of attractions within a reasonable distance. A DEPOSIT OF £86.00 is required to confirm your place - cheque payable to MIN Y MOR HOTEL LIMITED please.  Queries please contact Pat on 01492 516463 or patty43@btinternet.com

MESSAGE FROM LINDA JACKSON
I am sorry to advise the arranged Sunday Lunch in July at Maenan Abbey will be our last one.
Many thanks to all members who have supported this group over the years.

The Committee would also like to thank Linda and all those who have supported this group.

NEWS FROM THE GROUPS

AWAYDAYS – Pat Greenhill 01492 516463 or patty43@btinternet.com
Sunday 17th August - Bangor University are having an Open Day - booking a place is done on line - contact Pat for meeting arrangements please.
BOARD GAMES – Pat Greenhill 01492 516463 or patty43@btinternet.com
Monday 7th July 7.00 p.m. at the home of Angela and Jim Toogood 01492 876901
Please let hostess know of your attendance.

BOOK GROUP – Liz McGill 07891 497562 newsletterpenu3a@gmail.com
The book group will meet at 2pm on Thursday 24th July 2025 at Cafe V in Craig
Y Don. We will be discussing what we thought of “The Little Wartime Library.”
Next meet up will be September 4th at 2pm.

BOWLS – Denise Sambrook 01492 622289 denise.sambrook45@btinternet.com.
Bowling meets each Friday 10-12noon at Dwygyfylchi Bowling Club.
Come and join in the fun! Bowls provided.

BRIDGE – Chris Bryant 07845 181060 or chris.b15@outlook.com
Meet at The Split Willow, Penmaenmawr Rd, Llanfairfechan every Wednesday 10-12 noon. If you wish to join us, please get in touch with Chris.

CANASTA – Pat Greenhill 01492 516463 patty43@btinternet.com
Please await an e mail - everything subject to house move and dislocated shoulder.

CROQUET – Sarah Andrew 07962 234857 sarahm.andrew.sa@gmail.com
Croquet is in full swing again it is a great game most people can play. We are a jolly group who play a bit of croquet and have coffee, biscuits, and chat.
We play between 10am and 12noon on Tuesday mornings. Beginners are welcome. The cost is £6.00 per session green fee.
If you are interested in coming along, please contact Sarah.

DRAMA - Nick Smith nicholasRNsmith@aol.com
For those involved in the entertainment for the Summer Fair rehearsals are 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday 8th and 25th July at Pen Community Centre.

FILM GROUP – Janet Dibble 07733 415830
The next meeting of the film club will be on Thursday 24th July at 1pm. At Coffee V in Craig y Don, Llandudno.
Everyone welcome
Email jmdibble@gmail.com
Mobile 07733415830
Please message me if you want to join our WhatsApp group.

HOLIDAYS – Pat Greenhill 01492 516463 or patty43@btinternet.com.
A Walking holiday is being organised from Sunday 5th October for four nights at the Min y Mor Hotel in Barmouth.  For D B & B the charge is £345.00 sharing (there is a waiting list for singles).  Its own transport and there will be two levels of walking 4/5 miles and 7/8 miles or thereabouts.  Everyone welcome, including non-walkers, as this is a wonderful area with plenty of attractions within a reasonable distance. A DEPOSIT OF £86.00 is required to confirm your place - cheque payable to MIN Y MOR HOTEL LIMITED please.  Queries, please contact Pat on 01492 516463 or patty43@btinternet.com .

JAZZ APPRECIATION - Mike Howard 01248 208914 or 07881591415
Every Monday at the Penrhyn Arms, Penrhynside 7.30.p.m
Traditional Jazz one week and Modern Jazz the next. A contribution is expected. Great atmosphere and wood-fired pizzas available.
Also- the first Tuesday in the month- Modern and Mainstream Jazz at The Gladstone pub Dwygyfylchi. Free admission. For more details contact Mike
NATIONAL TRUST VISITS – Pat Greenhill 01492 516463 or patty43@btinternet.com
No specific arrangements this month.
PICKLE BALL – Eleri Evans 01248 680408 or 07525 652399 eleri.evans@btinternet.com
We meet once a week - every Thursday 10-12noon in the Town Hall Llanfairfechan.

POETRY – Linda Rylance 01492 640386
Monday 21st July 10.00am. The subject is International Poets.
RECORDERS - Alan Collins 01492 660511
Recorder Group meet at Noddfa Retreat Centre the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. They welcome new players.

SNOOKER – Mike Round 01492 660658
Meeting every Monday 2 p.m. in the Penmaenmawr Community Centre Snooker room. Anyone interested please ring Mike.

SUNDAY LUNCHES – Linda Jackson 01492 548920
Sunday July 13th at Maenan Abbey, Llanrwst.  Meet 12.30~1pm.  Three courses including coffee £22.50.  Please contact Dave & Val on 01492 478668.

TAI CHI KUNG – Yvonne Ede 07897 659830
Tuesdays 10.45 – 11.45am at the Community Centre in Penmaenmawr.

TABLE TENNIS - Chris Wensley 01248 680637 or cdwensley.u3a@btinternet.com.
Fridays 10-12noon in the Community Centre, Penmaenmawr.  Finishing for the summer on July 18th.

THEATRE VISITS - Pat Greenhill 01492 516463 or patty43@btinternet.com
FOR INFO ONLY - film The Salt Path at Theatre Colwyn 3rd July - book seats 24 hours in advance for better price.

UKELELE - Sue Wensley 01248 680637 or cdwensley.u3a@btinternet.com
Wednesdays 10.15-12noon fortnightly in the Split Willow, Llanfairfechan.  July 2nd & 9th.
Performing at Moorcroft Residential Home, Llandudno, on July 14th at 2 p.m.  Then a summer break.

WELSH CONVERSATION - Eleri Evans 07525 652399
This group meet on Thursdays 12.15 to 1.15pm at The Seagrass Restaurant Llanfairfechan.

WALKING GROUPS
HOLIDAYS
A walking holiday is being organised from Sunday 5th October for four nights at the Min y Mor Hotel in Barmouth.  For D B & B the charge is £345.00 sharing (there is a waiting list for singles).  It will be, own transport and there will be two levels of walking 4/5 miles and 7/8 miles or thereabouts.  Everyone welcome, including non-walkers, as this is a wonderful area with plenty of attractions within a reasonable distance. A DEPOSIT OF £86.00 is required to confirm your place - cheque payable to MIN Y MOR HOTEL LIMITED please.  Queries, please contact Pat on 01492 516463 or patty43@btinternet.com .

SHORT WALK   Pat Greenhill (01492 516463).
No walk this month as Pat probably moving house that week.

PUB GRUB WALKS Jean Dorsett 07984610959 & Kay Preston 01492 544558
Wednesday 2nd July
If car sharing, meet at the Flyover, Llandudno Junction at 9.15 a.m. then drive to Menai Bridge & either park opposite The Four Crosses Pub just off the roundabout (Sat Nav: LL59 5RP) or in the Pub's car park.  We will walk down to the Straits for a pleasant walk with magnificent views of mountains & the Straits.  A circular walk of approx. 4.5 miles.  We will need a £10 deposit from everyone a week before, together with their choice of menu (when available).
Leaders:  Kay Preston - 01492 544558 & Jean Dorsett - 07984 610959

BUS/TRAIN WALKS
Wednesday, 23 July
Catch 9.25am No 5 bus to Bangor at Llandudno Junction flyover then 10.30am T2 to Porthmadog.  4 mile walk via Borth y Gest to open sea at the Powder House and return.  Picnic lunch.  Homeward journey by train from Blaenau arriving Llandudno Junction at 6.36pm.  Leader:  Maria Duda Tel:  01492 879074.

MEDIUM WALKS Eve Webster 07751499817 & Janet Dibble 07733415830
Wednesday July 16th
This month we have a guest walk leader, Sean Gavin has offered to lead a walk, we will start at the carpark up at Llyn Crafnant where there are toilets and free parking.
The route involves a circuit of Llyn Crafnant and Llyn Gerionydd approximately 5 miles and 900 feet of ascent. If time allows, we can also visit the abandoned Klondike mill for a bit of local history. The route is scenic with views into the surrounding hills. Please bring suitable footwear, drinks and snacks and a picnic lunch.
Walk leader Sean Gavin 07834456057
Email seangavin1@hotmail.co.uk.

It is a condition of our insurance that all participants of walks are equipped with walking boots or shoes together with adequate clothing. Please also carry “in case of emergency” contact details.