Dyserth Tuesday Morning Group

Mindfulness!!

If, in the past, you have read my contribution to this lovely community magazine, you will be aware that I have a very real penchant for observational humour. This month is no exception.

My title of ‘Mindfulness’ comes from an experience I had in Rhuddlan recently. I was attending the Rhuddlan Historical Society (which has wonderful speakers and is well worth joining).

I have a current Disabled Blue Badge and I parked in the Rhuddlan Community Hall car park disabled space - thinking the talk was in that hall. I was wrong. It was in the chapel further up Parliament Street. A senior gentleman who was ‘guarding’ the carpark came and asked me if I was attending the Mindfulness group in the hall? When I revealed the terrible truth that I was going to the historical society he told me in no uncertain terms that I must vacate that parking space as it was dedicated to the mindfulness group.

I duly cooperated and moved my car some distance away meaning I had a very painful walk to get to the history group. I have to admit that I was chuckling through my pain when I considered the word ‘mindfulness’. I felt I just had to see what it meant. I am no doubt going to be criticised for what I am about to say but it seems the word is all about self – reducing one’s own stress, finding happiness through meditation and I particularly loved –“ a technique you can learn which involves noticing what's happening in the present moment, without judgement”.

I wonder if it involves anyone else’s happiness? Dare I suggest that community groups such as History societies, U3As, and even our own DTMCG allow us to think of others rather than seeking peace for ourselves. I feel sure Tai Chi and Yoga are very efficacious but the alternative might be in looking after others.

Our Tuesday Morning Community Group relaxes in the Summer but we have an occasional trip organised. This year it is to be a visit to a truly Welsh Yoghurt factory set in the Welsh hills and holding a very special niche in the market. It is The Llaeth y Llan, Village Dairy Farm at Tal Y Bryn, St Asaph LL16 5DR.

I am writing this prior to our group visit so I must explain that my wife and I made an advance visit to check a few things like the location, accessibility and amenities etcetera. The directors are warm and hospitable. If you are lucky enough to have Satnav it works perfectly and the site is easy to locate. One final point (and perhaps very topically relevant) the very modern ‘factory/farm’ was actually opened by our new King when he was Prince of Wales!

We have an exciting new programme of speakers for our new 2023-2024 Autumn/ Spring season so See you next October on the 3rd at Dyserth Community Centre, Cwm Road, Dyserth. LL18 8BD

Michael Corfe Secretary DTMCG

01745 585110