District News

Langloan

Bank Social Club weekly entertainment includes dancing to live music on Mondays and Thursdays, a bingo night on Tuesdays with a £500 prize and a cabaret with top acts, backed by Kenny Campbell, on Saturdays. Wednesdays sees line dancing held and on Sundays there is dancing to The Reasons. A Christmas party night takes place on Friday, December 16, with live entertainment from Pipe Dream. A four-course meal, priced £29.50, will be served at 7.30pm and booking forms are available from committee member Jim Toal, or Andy Corns in the kitchen. A deposit of £10 per person is taken when booking, with the full balance required seven days prior to event. Call 01236 607051 for more information on all of the events held in the club.

Plains

Plains Senior Residents Club warmly invites other senior residents to come and join. Visitors can enjoy a healthy meal and a chat, or just a plate of soup or cup of tea, along with the occasional day trip. The club operates every Monday from noon except for school holidays, and transport is available for disabled people. Community council will meet at 7pm on Tuesday, November 8, in the community centre. The group has issued an apology to anyone who didn’t receive a leaflet on the Monklands A&E situation; they can be picked up from the pharmacy or Smartways on Main Street.

Mothers and toddlers group runs in Elim Gospel Hall every Wednesday from 10am to 11.30am. Contact Anna for more details on 07810 772114.

Kids’ bible club runs at Elim Gospel Hall every Thursday at 6.30pm. All are welcome to attend.

Scouts meetings 1st Clyde Scouts’ weekly meetings take place on Wednesdays at the St David’s and Plains primary schools’ campus. Beavers for six to eight-year-olds meet from 6.15pm to 7.15pm and Cubs for ages eight to 10 from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. The cost for both meetings is £2.50 and youngsters attending are asked to take soft shoes and a drink. A Scout section for boys and girls aged 10-to-14 is run on Mondays in the same venue from 6.45pm to 8.45pm. Call organiser Linda Lafferty on 01236 609515 to find out more information.

Shawhead

Tenants’ and residents’ association The next meeting will take place in the community centre on Wednesday, November 30, at 7pm.

Petersburn

Dog obedience classes are held every Thursday in the Four Isles community centre from 7pm; for more information, contact Billy on 07516 894594.

Four Isles events A boxing club for people aged eight and over runs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the Fours Isles Community Centre from 6pm to 8pm. The venue also hosts an over-50s group on Mondays from noon to 2pm, a toddlers’ group for kids from birth to three years on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am until noon, prize bingo on Tuesday nights from 7pm to 9pm and a slimming club every Thursday from 6pm to 7.30pm.

Greengairs

Social club Activities this week include Sunday night bingo, with tickets on sale from 8pm and eyes down at 8.30pm. The Lucky Joker draw is made at 8.30pm on Sundays, with tickets on sale from committee members and bar staff. For further

information on all of the above see the club notice board. Back Brae Gospel Hall The Sunday school sessions run from 2.30pm to 3.15pm. The breaking of the bread takes place on Sundays at 11am. The evening gospel meeting is held at 6.30pm every Sunday, except the last Sunday of the month when the service runs from 3.30pm to 4.30pm. A prayer and Bible reading is also held every Wednesday from 7.30pm to 9pm.

Da Capo music group The group’s flute orchestra will be performing alongside the Queen Elizabeth Accordion Band at Glasgow Evangelical Church’s festival of remembrance on Sunday at 6.30pm. They will supply music to enrich the commemoration of the Battle of the Somme. Anyone interested in learning the flute or drums is welcome to attend the group’s band practice on Mondays at the congregational church hall on Broomknoll Street from 6pm. Contact John on 07525 064303 for further details on the group.

Team funds Greengairs United Football Club was delighted to receive a “considerable” donation of funds from three of the team’s young players. Katie, seven, Adam, 10, and Ben, 11, raised £411 from an organised collection at Lloyds Banking Group’s office. The club is proud of the youngsters’ initiative and commitment. Stanrigg Miners’ Disaster Memorial is open to all who want to visit, with transport to get up to the site available; call 01236 830637 for details. Community council will hold their annual general meeting on Tuesday, November 8, at 7.30pm. All welcome. Fireworks display The Bonfire Night celebration takes place on Saturday, behind the social club, with the fire being lit at 7pm and kids and parents welcome. Ladies from the children’s committee will be serving soup, hot dogs, toffee apples and refreshments. During the display, parents are asked not to let their children inside the barriers.

Children’s committee The Christmas pantomime, Dick Whittington, and Christmas party will be held in the social club on Saturday, December 17, and Monday, December 19, respectively. Forms for both are available from the committee or bar staff and should be returned on or before Wednesday, November 30. More details are available on the social club notice board. Reformation service was held in the Orange Hall, on Baillies Lane, last Sunday. It was delivered by Reverend Ray Williamson, grand lodge chaplain, and the Baillies Lane Flute Band supplied the music. Marching band Baillies Lane Flute Band practice sessions take place on Tuesdays in the social club from 7pm to 9pm. The group will also welcome new members to attend learner classes on Sundays from 2pm to 4pm. The band are currently in need of experienced drummers.

Kirkshaws

Social club A lunch with karaoke is held each Tuesday from 1pm to 4pm in the function hall; all are welcome and there is an open floor available. For more information on events being held in the club, call 01236 606362.

Green project Parent Action for Safe Play’s Growing Greener Project sees environmental officer David Payne working in Coatbridge to help residents reduce energy bills and waste and provide means to grow their own food. Community gardener Toni Garsyth is also on-site. Drop-in sessions (no appointment necessary) take place on Tuesdays from 11.30am to 4pm and Wednesdays from 2pm to 8pm. For more information, call David on 07887 561813 or Toni on 07500 600633.

Cairnhill

Community council The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 29, in Devonview Nursery on Devonview Street at 7pm. All residents are welcome to attend; contact 07880 628108 for further details on matters under discussion.

Carnbroe

Group meeting Meadows Residents Association’s next meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 16, at 7.30pm in Calder Community Centre.

Chapelhall

Over-60s club meet for tea, bingo and dance fortnightly on a Tuesday in the senior citizens’ centre from 7.30pm to 10.30pm. The next meeting will be on November 8. New members are always welcome and admission is £2. Tenants’ and residents’ association The next meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 9, in the senior citizens centre at 7pm. All are welcome to attend, and tea and biscuits will be served..

Candle party will take place in the church hall on Friday, November 18, at 7.30pm. Admission costs £3, which includes tea and coffee and home baking. All welcome.

Festive fayre Chapelhall Parish Church will host a Christmas fayre on Saturday, November 26, from noon. Admission and lunch tickets cost £3 for adults and £2 for children. Stalls will include Christmas items and cards, home baking, bottle, soft goods, games and toys, and Santa will also be paying a visit.

Glenmavis

Community council The next meeting will take place tonight in the community centre at 8pm. The gathering is open to the public.

Councillor’s surgery Councillor Sophia Coyle’s next surgery in the village will be held tonight in the community centre at 6pm.

Zumba fitness classes run in the social club on Tuesdays from 6pm to 7pm and Thursdays from 7pm to 8pm. Contact Lauren on 07804 122043 for further details.

Caldercruix

After 9’Ers activity group Meetings take place on Fridays from 1pm to 3pm in the community centre. The group is run by members of the community, for the community and activities include arts and crafts, fitness and cooking. The weekly cost is £1.50, which includes tea and snacks. All welcome.

Indoor carpet bowls for the over-50’s and long-term unemployed run on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1pm to 4pm and cost £2 per week.

Youth activities in the village are – after-school club for youngsters in Primary Two to Four: Tuesdays, from 3pm to 5pm; multi sports for primary school pupils: Thursdays, from 3.40pm to 4.30pm; mini youth club for P1-4: Fridays, from 4.30pm to 5.30pm; junior youth club for P5-7: Fridays, from 6pm to 8pm; senior youth club for secondary pupils: Wednesdays, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. For more, call 01236 843503.

Clarkston

Over-60s’ tea dance will take place at Springfield Community Centre this Saturday. It runs from 7.15pm to 10.30pm; admission costs £3 and all are welcome to attend.

Craigneuk

Craigneuk and Old Petersburn

tenants’ and residents’ association meet on the second Monday of each month at New Broomfield. The group’s next meeting takes place on November 14 at 7pm.

Lifelong Learning Association hold a series of weekly events, including CV workshops and IT for work sessions on Tuesdays from 9.30am to 12.30pm, Bookbug sessions on Thursdays at 10am, a stop smoking service on Thursdays at 1pm and a clothes bank open to all every Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 2.30pm. For more information, contact Louise on 01698 373401 or louisehealy@clla. wanadoo.co.uk Sports and play sessions Craigneuk & Petersburn Action for Kids are running action-packed fun sports and play sessions each Monday from 6pm to 8pm in Dunrobin Primary for kids aged three-to-12; entry £1.50. Those interested in volunteering to plan community events can contact Debbie on 07863 716959 or c.p.actionforkids@gmail.com

Calderbank

Bowling club The season has now ended, but the club house is still available for all types of functions. New and lapsed bowlers can also still take advantage of the club’s special introductory membership rate of £50 for the first season of play. For further information regarding games and bowls or club house hire, contact the club’s secretary Margaret on 07714 688650.

Whinhall

Art group The Wellwynd Art Group meet every Tuesday in the old Weavers Cottages, Wellwynd, from 1pm to 3pm. The group is open to all ages and new members are invited along.

Parents’ and toddlers’ group runs at Beechbank Community Centre every Tuesday from 9.30am to 11am; new members welcome.

Whifflet

Hall events A tea and coffee morning and bric-a-brac sale takes place at St Mary’s Hall every Wednesday at 10.30am. Bingo is also held in the hall on Wednesdays, at 7.30pm.

Airdrie

Airdrie Spiritualist Church Meetings take place on Tuesdays in Beechbank Community Centre, Whinhall, at 7.30pm. Several excellent mediums will be on hand and to find out more information, call Nan on 01236 767007. Bowling bingo Airdrie Bowling Club will host its latest monthly prize bingo event tonight. Eyes down is at 7.30pm prompt and all are welcome to attend. Church sale New Wellwynd Parish Church will host a Christmas sale on Friday, November 11, in the venue’s session room from 10am to 12.30pm.

Winter fayre will take place at Ebenezer Congregational Church on Saturday from 11am. Stalls will include tombola, cake and candy, craft gifts, toy tombola, jewellery, bric-a-brac and clothes. There will be raffles for a food hamper and ‘Name the Giant Minion’ contest. Refreshments, sandwiches and home baking will be on sale.

Jackson Learning Centre at Jackson Church opens its doors on Monday to Thursday from 10am to 3pm, and Friday from 12.30pm to 3pm. There will be a drop-in job club to provide help with CVs, cover letters and job searches. People are welcome along to get help with computers, get on the internet and enjoy a cuppa. To find out more on all of the above, call 01236 767674 or visit www.jacksonleaningcentre.org

Recovery cafe Love N’Light Recovery Org’s recovery cafe takes place at Pilgrim Community Centre, Victoria Place, every Saturday from noon to 4pm. Motivational speakers, a conversational cafe, fun hub, 12 steps participation and arts and crafts for kids are among the attractions and facilities available. Contact Bill on 07473 102974 or Jane on 07875 634701 for further details.

Thursday Club takes place every week in Airdrie High Church from 10 to 11.30am. Organisers look forward to welcoming old and new members alike and there are various activities for pre-school children. For further information contact the church office on 01236 779620 (mornings only).

Keep Fit club at the sports centre at St Margaret’s High meets from 7pm to 9pm, with the first part of the evening taking the form of gentle exercise, with football skills later in the session. The club meets on Mondays; the weekly cost is £4 with members also paying a £3 annual subscription, and surplus funds go to charity.

Coatbridge

Indoor Bowling Club The club has opened for the new season and there is still time to enter a team. Nonbowlers or beginners who would like to give bowling a try can join; shoes and bowls provided free of charge. Cost to non-members is £2.25 per hour, and £1.50 for members. The Clifton Suite is available for all types of functions and events. For further information on any of the above, call the club on 01236 428641.

Group invite Coatbridge Baptist Church’s Parent and Toddlers Group is recruiting new parents and toddlers from the area to join its fun and friendly group. It runs every Monday (except school holidays) from 9.30am to 11.45am at the church, based on West Canal Street. The group provide a safe environment for parents to bring children aged from birth to three-years along to play with toys and interact with other parents and kids. Attending parents are asked to make a £1 weekly donation to the group, if they can afford it. For more details, contact Craig Russell on 01236 748011.

Spiritualist church meetings Angel of Love and Light Spiritualist Church meet every Monday in Coatbridge community centre, Old Monkland Road (in the grounds of St Andrew’s High School) at 7.30pm. New members are welcome to attend; contact Mary on 07436 273128 for more.

Pied Piper playgroup at the Charlotte Toal Centre on Dundyvan Road have places available for children aged two and over. Classes run on Tuesdays from 12.30pm to 2.30pm and Wednesdays and Fridays from 9.45am to 11.45am. Children can play and have fun while parents have some time to themselves. Call Maureen on 07716 757484 for more details.

Monklands

Airdrie and Coatbridge Sea Cadets meet on Monday and Wednesday from 7.15pm to 9.30pm at the Mission Hall on Motherwell Street. All 10 to 18-year-olds are welcome. For more information, visit www. airdrie007seacadets.co.uk/ Monklands Friendship Club hold a dance every Thursday in Airdrie Working Men’s Club from 8pm. All are welcome to come along on the night.

Routes to Work advisory service to help older people in Monklands get back into work engages with other organisations within North Lanarkshire’s Working. The service offers advice and guidance to the over-50s. Those who are interested can call the free advice line on 0800 7834 731 or email Peter McCarroll on pmccarroll@routestowork.co.uk