Penmaenmawr & District u3a
Newsletter No 335 April 2025
Registered Charity No: 1037437
Website: www.penmaenmawru3a.org.uk
Chair: Brian Bollington penu3a@gmail.com
Secretary: Eleanor Lancaster penu3a@gmail.com
Treasurer: Liz McGill treasurerpenu3a.@gmail.com
Membership Secretary: Kay McManus penu3amem@gmail.com
Newsletter: Ruth Connolly Newsletterpenu3a@gmail.com
There will NOT be a social meeting in April as we will be holding the Spring lunch at Noddfa on Wednesday 9th April at 12.30. Tickets are available from Janet Dibble 07733415830 or email jmdibble@ gmail.com. Price is £12.50 for a buffet lunch. Cheques made payable to Penmaenmawr and District u3a. Cheques can be posted to Janet Dibble 11 Roumania Drive Craig Y Don Llandudno LL30 1UL. There will also be a raffle for our nominated Charity Cuddles and any items for the raffle will be gratefully accepted as always.
TEA ROTA
| 15th May 2025 Jazz Appreciation | 15th August 2025 TBA |
| 19th June 2025 Poetry | 19th September 2025 Recorders |
| 17th October 2025 Snooker | |
| 21st November 2025 Sunday Lunches |
HAVE YOU CHECKED OUT THE WEBSITE RECENTLY?
If you have never looked at the website, search Penmaenmawr u3a in "Google" or click on this link penmaenmawru3a.org.uk
It is easy to navigate with 9 sections such as Home, Groups and Gallery with pictures and videos of recent u3a events.
If you have photos/short videos of a u3a activity, or some news which you feel may be of interest to members, please send an email to penweb33@gmail.com.
The current newsletter will also be available from the Home page.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
You will be very pleased to know that we now have a small but effective Committee together with Associate Committee members. However, if you would be interested in joining us, whether on the Committee or, as an Associate Committee Member working on a specific project, just contact any Committee Member. We would love to hear from you!
CHARITY NOMINATION FOR 2024 - 2025
Janet Dibble wishes to thank everyone for nominating Cuddles the Glan Clwyd Neonatal Charity for this year. She will be doing a monthly raffle at the Social Meetings and would be grateful of any unwanted gifts/ toiletries that could be used as raffle prizes.
GIFT AID
Gift Aid allows us to claim £2.50 for every member who pays at least £10 a year Income Tax. You do not have to disclose any financial information to us, we send only your name and postcode to HMRC.
This is a valuable income which helps to support events run for members. If you are happy for us to claim from HMRC please complete the Gift Aid Declaration which was attached to your email and send it to Liz treasurerpenu3a.com or Kay penu3amem@gmail.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.
MESSAGE FROM PETE DYER
TWAM - I am back again taking items for TWAM. This charity sends tools to communities and churches etc that run workshops in poor parts of Africa to allow people to gain skills to earn a living. The items they want are such things as hand tools or machines tools for woodwork or metal work. Sewing machines and any haberdashery items. If you do not want these items TWAM would love them. The latest newsletter from TWAM is in the Pen Foyer. The stories make one realise how lucky we are to live in GB. Cath and I have moved and now live at 30, Plas Tudno, Penrhyn Bay, LL30 3ER.
Tele = 01492 842 815 Email = catherinenorthWales@gmail.com
DEADLINE FOR MAY 2025 NEWSLETTER
Please send any information for inclusion in the May Newsletter to newsletterpenu3a@gmail.com by Saturday 26th April 2025
NB - THE NEWSLETTER EDITOR WILL BE AWAY APRIL/MAY AND CAN ONLY BE CONTACTED ON THE EMAIL ADDRESS PROVIDED ABOVE.
NEWS FROM THE GROUPS
AWAYDAYS – Pat Greenhill 01492 516463 or patty43@btinternet.com
Thursday 10th April - the churches of Llanrwst - there may be a change on this, so if you have booked, please look out for an email from me. Anyone intending to go to the flyover at Junction please contact me. Many thanks (patty43@btinternet.com
BOARD GAMES – Pat Greenhill 01492 516463 or patty43@btinternet.com
Monday 7th April at 7.00 p.m. at the home of Jim and Angela Toogood 4 Daresbury Close Llandudno (01492 876901)
Please let the host/ess know if you are attending.
BOOK GROUP – Liz McGill 07891 497562 newsletterpenu3a@gmail.com
The book group will meet at 2pm on Thursday 1st May 2025 at Coffee V in Craig Y Don. We will be discussing what we thought of “A Thousand Splendid Suns” by Afghan-American author Khaled Hosseini.
We will also be deciding which novels we are going to read for the next year. If you cannot make the May meeting, please let Liz know via email if you have a suggestion for the group.
Details of our future reads and books we have read can be seen on the website penmaenmawru3a.org.uk.
Please contact Liz if you would like to join our group. We are a friendly bunch who just love to read. Nothing too formal; with 6 weeks to read the nominated book even the slowest reader manages to finish
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 Wednesday10-12 noon. If you wish to join us, please get in touch with Chris.
CANASTA – Pat Greenhill 01492 516463 patty43@btinternet.com
Saturday 5th April at 2.00 p.m. the home of Judy Hughes 5 Fairfield Close Penrhyn Bay (01492 549861)
Please let the hostess know if you are attending.
CROQUET – Sarah Andrew 07962 234857 sarahm.andrew.sa@gmail.com
The Croquet Lawns are resting for the winter so the group is suspended for a short time. Croquet 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 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
A reminder of rehearsals for the play The Beach Army. Everyone 2.30 p.m. Tuesday 22nd April. Wednesday 30th April (NOTE CHANGE) and Tuesday 6th May (Singers for an hour only - cast until 4.30 p.m.) Cast only 2.30 p.m. Friday 25th April and Friday 2nd May (THIS ONE AT CAPEL BEREA). Performance at Capel Berea Bangor on Thursday 8th May.
FILM GROUP – Janet Dibble 07733 415830
The next meeting of the film club will be Thursday 1st April at 1pm at Coffee V in
Craig y Don.
Email Janet Dibble jmdibble@gmail.com
Mobile 07733415830
Or message me to join our WhatsApp group.
HOLIDAYS – Pat Greenhill 01492 516463 or patty43@btinternet.com.
Nothing in the pipeline.
JAZZ APPRECIATION - Mike Howard 01248 208914
Every Monday at the Penrhyn Arms, Penrhynside 7.30pm. Traditional Jazz one week and Modern Jazz the next. For more details contact Mike.
NATIONAL TRUST VISITS – Pat Greenhill 01492 516463 or patty43@btinternet.com
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
The group will meet on April 28th as 21st is Easter Monday and the library is unavailable. The subject is Journeys.
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 Monday2 p.m. in the Penmaenmawr Community Centre Snooker room. Anyone interested please ring Mike.
SUNDAY LUNCHES – Linda Jackson 01492 548920
Sunday 13th April at Garden World, Glan Conwy, Lavender Tea Rooms. MEAL TIME 1pm. Roasts 1 course £17.95, 2 courses £21. Plus Menu. Please contact Barbara Williams on 01492 544487.
Sunday 11th May at The Conwy Golf Club. MEAL TIME 1pm. 1 course £15.25, 2 courses £19.25, and 3 courses £24.95. Main course small portions available. Please contact Linda Jackson on 01492 548920.
TAI CHI KUNG – Yvonne Ede 07897 659830
Tuesdays 11-12noon 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. Tournament 11th April; then two-week break; restarting 2nd May.
THEATRE VISITS - Pat Greenhill 01492 516463 or patty43@btinternet.com
Tuesday 15th April 7.00 p.m. at Theatr Colwyn Andre Rieu - recording of his 75th birthday celebration. Tickets minimum of £15.00.
FOR INFORMATION - Theatr Colwyn 21st for three nights Mr Burton.
UKELELE - Sue Wensley 01248 680637 or cdwensley.u3a@btinternet.com
Wednesdays 10.15-12noonfortnightly in the Split Willow Llanfairfechan.
WELSH CONVERSATION - Eleri Evans 07525 652399
This group meet on Thursdays12.15 to 1.15pm at The Seagrass Restaurant Llanfairfechan.
FEW PHOTOS FROM A RECENT BETWS Y COED WALK
WALKING GROUPS
SHORT WALK Pat Greenhill (01492 516463)
No walk as date coincides with Spring Lunch.
PUB GRUB WALKS Jean Dorsett 07984610959 & Kay Preston 01492 544558
Wednesday 2nd April
Car-share from Llandudno Junction Flyover at 9.10 a.m. then drive to Capel Curig & park in the Plas y Brenin Outdoor Centre - Sat Nav: LL24 0ET. A circular 5/6-mile walk, undulating, with beautiful mountain views. May be mud. Lunch at the Centre at about 1.30 p.m.
Leaders: Jean Dorsett 07984610959 & Kay Preston - 01492 544558
Wednesday 7th May
Meet under the Flyover in Llandudno Junction, for car sharing, at 9.10 a.m. then drive to The Black Lion pub car park, Llanfair TH, Abergele (Sat Nav: LL22 8RY). A circular walk of 4/5 miles. Beautiful countryside with fantastic mountain views. Undulating. Several stiles. May be mud. The Menu is available to pre-order (a deposit is needed). Please contact the leader if you intend to join us as soon as possible.
Leader: Sue Lavery - 01492 701637/07519423510
BUS/TRAIN WALKS
Wednesday, 23 April
Catch 9.25am No 5 bus to Bangor from Llandudno flyover and then 10.30am T2. Walk of about 5 miles by River Dwyfor for spring flowers (wood anemones, bluebells etc) and then down to coast ending at Criccieth. Picnic lunch. Leader: Maria Duda (01492) 879074.
MEDIUM WALKS Eve Webster 07751499817 & Janet Dibble 07733415830
Wednesday 16th April at 10am
The walk will be about 6.5 miles on mostly sandy and flat terrain and there are no stiles.
Directions to the start of the walk. On Anglesey take the A4080 from Llanfair PG through Aberffraw to Porth Trecastell. Continue past the beach for about 200 yards until you reach a small lay-by where it is free to park for about 12 cars. Get there early to get a space otherwise it is a pay and display car park at Porth Trecastell.
The coastal walk is through the dunes overlooking Porth Nobla and Porth Sur towards Rhosneigr. Then it is a circular walk around Llyn Madog and return along the beach (tide permitting). The surf, the rock formations, sandy coves, and long beaches are all spectacular.
Bring a packed lunch and drinks, wear suitable footwear
Walk Leader is Mike Howard 01248 208914 or 07881591415.
Wednesday 21st May
Meet under the Flyover, Llandudno Junction at 9.10 a.m. for car sharing, then drive to Llangefni, Anglesey, & park in the Oriel Mon Cafe & Gallery car park - Sat Nav: LL77 7TQ (off the B5111 road). We will walk through The Dingle (hopefully, along boardwalks), through the nature reserve (we may see the red squirrels!), then up & around the Cefni Reservoir, along tracks & through the forest, returning along the disused railway track. 5/6 miles. May be mud. No stiles. Mostly flat with a small hill to climb at the end of the walk.
Leaders: Kay Preston - 01492 544558 & Jean Dorsett - 07984610959