Dafydd Du presented...

Anrhefn a ffrindia
Heather Jones
Cyffro
Gwyneth Glyn

Galeri Caernarfon 10/03/07
Sponsored by: Dafydd Hardy a’i Gwmni

The third nostalgic evening of the Welsh popscene of yesteryear was held last Saturday at Galeri and despite a slightly disappointing audience of 70 the mood and atmosphere of previous Nostalgia evenings was maintained. BBC's Dafydd Du introduced old favourites like Cyffro, Anrhefn and Heather Jones along with the younger Gwyneth Glyn who felt like a gatecrasher but still insisted she had a right to be on stage because she sang nostalgic songs! Everyone present thoroughly enjoyed the professional way the performers presented their songs and appreciated the fact that all artistes gave their time free of charge for the Pendalar Appeal. It is hoped that about £500 will have been raised towards the Appeal.

Haf goes that extra mile!

Haf Thomas, a former pupil at Ysgol Pendalar, swam 64 lengths at Caernarfon’s Leisure Centre last night to raise money for Pendalar School’s Appeal. The original idea was to swim 60 lengths but Haf’s Dad Irfon had worked it out that an extra 4 lengths meant that Haf had swum exactly one mile! It cost Irfon an extra £10 a length but judging by the support Haf received by ex pupils and staff as well as present staff and many of her friends and neighbours it looks as if she will have raised a hefty four figure sum for the school.

'It was amazing watching her going up and down the pool taking one minute for every length and she never stopped once. We have invited Haf to a special service at the school on Thursday morning so all the pupils can say a big thankyou to this remarkable young lady who has shown us all what can be achieved by going that extra mile to help someone else.

Haf Thomas responds to all the school shouting Hip Hip Hooray!

On Friday night November 17th many pioneers ventured into the Vic pub at Y Felinheli to sample the cuisinary delights of the four combatants and by popular choice Bob ‘Sweety Pie’ Sweet was confirmed as the Pieman of the Year. However the biggest winner was Ysgol Pendalar’s Appeal when popular landlord Al ‘Wern’ Williams presented the school’s headteacher with a cheque for £500.

GLYNLLIFON 2006
(With Gerallt Pennant BBC/S4C)

Friday 27/10/06

Thanks to Lee Royle (Senior Unit) who thought of a sponsored walk to raise money for Pendalar Appeal. We looked to have raised almost £1000 on a rainy Friday morning. Lee, from Caernarfon, raised over £350 himself and Dad Paul ensured match funding from Scottish Power which boosted the funds greatly. All the school’s staff and pupils and some parents took part in the walk and everyone had a good soaking.

Many thanks to Gwynedd Roberts from Glynllifon for his very warm welcome and to Gerallt Pennant for making the forest come alive for many of Pendalar’s pupils and to Express Motors for their very generous gesture transporting the children from the school to Glynllifon and back in time for dinner.

1.Total of £22345 raised on the night.
2.52 pictures sold on the night. 46 originals and 6 prints.
3.110 paintings sold over the 2 auctions.
4.Clear profit for the school from both auctions is £60313
5.Many thanks to Simon Bower and Helen Pritchard and the staff of Morgan Evans.
6.Grateful thanks to Alun Gruffydd and all the staff at Oriel Mon for all their kindness during both auctions
7.Many thanks to all the artists for their generous donations in both auctions.
8. Many thanks to Dewi Jones for organising both auctions. A superb job.
9.Ocsiwn 3 ????????I think Dewi deserves a rest next year!!

Some current and a lot of ex-footballers from the Caernarfon area changed their boots for golf clubs on Sunday October 1st at Caernarfon Golf Club in order to raise money for Pendalar School’s Appeal. Almost £800 was raised in an afternoon’s golf which started in warm sunshine but ended in heavy showers.

Many thanks to Ken Owen, Maldwyn Lloyd, Idwal Roberts; David and Allan (Stone) Jones and to Caernarfon Golf Club and their captain Vernon Evans for their warm welcome.

Will Williams (Jim Royle look-alike) from Ty Hapus Guest House (who has raised a great deal of money for the school) led a team of guests which included the school’s headteacher & friends but despite an entertaining day’s golf they were not awarded any prizes. As Ken Owen stated during the evening presentation there was only one winner on the day and that was Pendalar School.

Main prize was won by George Denham’s team (Keith Williams, Gari Ellis and Kelvin Williams) and Ken Owen won both the Longest Drive and the Nearest The Pin competition.

Pedlo Pendalar 2006
(Sponsored Bike Ride)

Saturday September 9th 2006
(A journey of about 35 miles)
The annual sponsored Pendalar School cycle ride has hopefully raised over £3000 towards the school’s appeal for specialist equipment in the new school which will open in April 2007.
Ably led by Rownd a Rownd’s Dafydd Charles and Dewi Pws Morris and supported for part of the way by Bryn Terfel and family, over 40 cyclists rode from Y Felinheli to Bryncir and back to Y Felinheli in perfect weather.
Many thanks to all who supported the 5th cycle ride especially Billy and Sharon at the Garddfon, Y Felinheli for feeding the weary cyclists at the end of the journey & Support Drivers; Bus 1 - Eurwen & Ceri & Mair
Vannette- Pauline & Dafydd G & Gareth. Also thanks to Galeri and Beics Menai. (From Halfway House Y Felinheli to Bryncir & back to the Garddfon Inn Y Felinheli)

Riders

Rownd a Rownd; Heledd,,Gwion Tegid, Emyr Gibson, Rhydian , Gruffydd , Lara, Lowri Grug, Morfydd
Pendalar staff ;,Alwen, Ger, Sara, Gwenlli, Helga, Sharon, Myfanwy ( a Lois), Ieu

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Bryn Terfel arrives at Penygroes during Pedlo Pendalar!	Emyr Gibson (Meical yn Rownd a Rownd) riding in Pedlo Pendalar

Bryn Terfel visits the Pendalar staff raising money at the Faenol Festival (Shirley Bassey Night)
over £1000 was raised. Thanks to everyone who helped.

Saturday Night, September 23
Galeri Caernarfon
Introduced by - Dylan Wyn, Radio Cymru

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Pendalar's newly appointed teacher Awen Davies-Jones' report on the charity pop concert (Pop Pendalar) held at Galeri last Saturday evening September 23rd.
Many thanks to Principality for sponsoring the evening.

Congratulations to Sarah Wynn of Bethel for organising the Pop Pendalar 2006 gig which was held at Galeri last Saturday night. Galeri proved to be an ideal venue and the evening was a great success, with over 200 people in the audience. A broad spectrum of different artists performed, with XMS 3 opening the event. We had fun in the company of Zoo Technics, especially the song “Pictionary, dictionary”! We were then entertained by the talented singer from Caernarfon – Sarah Louise. After a short break, Gola Ola came onto the stage, a very talented band from Porthmadog – look out for this band! By now the young audience were on their feet dancing, especially to the sound of Sarah Wynn’s dance music. To close the evening, we had a feast of Mim Twm Llai’s popular songs with everybody – (even Mr Roberts!) singing “Wban Crw”! Thanks to Sarah Wynn, the artists, and everyone else who gave their time and their energy so generously for Pendalar. An excellent evening! – looking forward to Pop Pendalar 2007!

MORE COLOURS

Auction of Original Paintings & Prints by artists from Wales

Friday 6th October 2006 at 7.30pm
to be held at Oriel Mon,Llangefni
All profits made on the evening towards the Pendalar School Appeal
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Press Release
Ysgol Pendalar Golf 2006

Sadurday July 8th 2006
St Deiniol Golf Club, Bangor
7.00-4.30

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240 golfers played in the 10th Pendalar School Open Competition in weather conditions that worsened as the day progressed. All late afternoon players got a good soaking! It looks as if we have raised about £3000 towards the Pendalar Appeal.

At the evening presentation, organiser Ieuan Roberts thanked a long list of people who helped to make the day a success once again; Sponsors; Nant; CDH and Beresford Adams; Anna Roberts and girls for making the food; All school staff & parents for selling raffle throughout the day; All guests (Dewi Pws had travelled up from the South during the morning and Bryn Fôn played early afternoon even though he travelled to Ammanford to sing at night!); Viv Williams (and Gareth) at the Pro shop; Robert Parry GNH Golf Carts; Starter Paul Roberts; Officials and Members St Deiniol Golf Club; Club Captain Colin Hughes; R.Bryn Jones the official scorer; Sian and Paul and bar staff.

Winners were; Conrad Davies; Dafydd Morris; Steve Morris; D. Owen (121 pts)

Junior Winner was; Rhys Parry (37pts)

Guests; Pete Jones; Geraint Evans; Rhys Ap William; Ieuan Roberts (103 pts)

Nearest the Pin; Mark Owen

Longest Drive; Dylan Evans

Best 1st 9- Trevor Jones; Kash Josson; Don Wayte; Ian Hughes (56pts)

Best Back 9- Dylan Evans; Ron Evans; Alwyn Williams; Richard Lane. (64 pts)

CONGRATULATIONS TO Gwynedd Roberts (Glynllifon) Hole in One- (on the 8th)

‘Weakest Link’ Golff Pendalar 2006 Competition

Team 1- Geraint Evans 24 points

Team 2- Iestyn Garlick 21 points

Team 3-Mike Humphreys - 20 points

Team 4- Gareth Roberts- 20 points

Team 5- Malcolm Allen 19 points

Team 6- Steve Pritchard 13 points

Team 7- Himyrs 11 points

The winner this year is;

HIMYRS

Pendalar Golf Raffle Winners 2006