District News

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. Councillors’ surgeries Councillor Sophia Coyle will be holding surgeries in the village on Wednesdays, February 8, and February 25, with Councillor Andrew Spowart’s next surgery taking place on Thursday, February 16. The surgeries are all held in the community hall from 6pm to 6.30pm.

Easter egg hunt The children’s committee are holding an Easter egg hunt to entertain kids of the village on Sunday, April 9. The event starts at 2pm in the social club, although may be held outside if the weather permits. Every child will have to try and find hidden eggs and there will also be an egg painting competition. The kids will all receive golden coins and egg prizes. Application forms can be picked up now from committee members, the social club or bar staff.

Da Capo music group 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 to 9pm. Contact John on 07525 064303 for further details on the group.

Marching band Baillies Lane Flute Band practice sessions take place on Tuesdays in the social club from 7pm to 9pm; flute and drum learners are welcome to attend. The Sunday practice has come to an end.

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. Miners’ memorial The Stanrigg Miners’ Memorial is open to all who wish to visit. Due to damage caused by the recent poor weather, the memorial needs repaired or replaced, with many people offering their services to fix it. July 9 this year will mark 100 years since 29 miners lost their lives in the disaster and anyone who would like to commemorate the anniversary can call 01236 830637.

Clarkston

Springfield over-60s’ tea dance resumes for 2017 this Saturday. The event takes place at Springfield community centre, from 7.15pm to 10.30pm; admission costs £3.

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. Call 01236 607051 for more information on all of the events held in the club.

Glenmavis

Community council The next meeting will be held tonight in the community centre at 8pm. Members of the public are very welcome to attend. Councillor’s surgery Councillor Sophia Coyle’s next surgery takes place tonight in the community centre at 6pm.

Purple Heather Ladies The next monthly charity ceilidh takes place in the social club on Monday, February 20, at 8pm; all money raised goes to the Beatson.

Elvis tribute night will take place in the social club on Saturday, February 25, at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £10 and are available from Ruby at the club on 01236 764197 or Margaret on 07938 480001, or people can just pay at the door. There will be a disco after the show.

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.

Petersburn

Dog obedience classes are held every Thursday in the Four Isles community centre from 7pm; for more details, 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.

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 February 13 at 7pm. All are welcome to attend. Craigneuk & Petersburn Action

For Kids run fun sports and play activities each Monday at Dunrobin Primary School from 6pm to 8pm for children aged three-to-12 years. The cost is £1.50 (including a tuck shop) and further information is available by calling Debbie on 07863 716959 or visiting the group on Facebook. The group are also looking for volunteers interested in gaining skills in working with children and young people, as well as helping to plan and organise community events in Craigneuk and Petersburn. Those who have a couple of hours to spare and want to gain valuable skills, as well as being able to access PVG, youth work and sports coaching training, can contact Debbie.

Carnbroe

Carnbroe Meadows Residents’

Association will hold their AGM on Wednesday, February 22, at 7pm in Calder Community Centre.

Shawhead

Tenants’ and residents’ association The next meeting will take place in the community centre Wednesday, March 1, at 7pm.

Calderbank

Bowling club The club house is 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.

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.

Townhead

Craft group meets at Townhead Parish Church on Mondays from 9.30am to 12pm. All are welcome along to join in the fun.

Whinhall

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

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 on the day.

Plains

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

Community council will meet at 7pm on Tuesday, February 14, in the village’s community centre, on Main Street. All welcome.

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. Volunteers and new starts are welcome to attend. Call organiser Linda Lafferty on 01236 609515 to find out more 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. Church events Caldercruix Parish Church has resumed its services at its normal time of 10am on Sundays and a warm welcome is given to anyone who would like to join in. The Sunday club also takes place at 10am, open to all children from three years to high school age.

Cairnhill

Community council The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 28, in Devonview Nursery on Devonview Street at 7pm. All residents are welcome to attend; contact 07880 628108 for further details on matters under discussion.

Chapelhall

Tenants’ and residents’ association resume their monthly meetings on Wednesday, February 8, at 7pm in the Senior Citizens’ Centre. Future meetings will take place every second Wednesday of the month at the same time and place.

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. 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. The cafe will host a fundraising psychic night in Coatbridge’s Georgian Hotel on Friday at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £10 with entertainment from a fabulous band afterwards and an auction and raffle on offer. Contact Bill on 07473 102974 or Jane on 07875 634701 for further details.

Thursday Club takes place every week in Airdrie High Church from 10am to 11.30am. Organisers look forward to welcoming old and new members alike and there are various activities for pre-school children. For further details, call 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 will host a tarot night tomorrow, a quiz night on Saturday, February 18, and a race night on Saturday, March 4. If anyone wishes to join the club mid-season, the price is only £45. All visitors will be made welcome and if they’d like to try a game of bowls, shoes and bowls can be provided free of charge. Rink fees are £2.30 per hour and coaching can be arranged if needed. The club also has a large function hall that holds up to 120 people and various meeting rooms for hire; just ask for the manager, Donald Young, call 01236 428641 or email admin@ coatbridgeibc.co.uk to find out more details. 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 information. FBX fitness classes run in Coatbridge at a studio on Main Street with sessions on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 6.45pm, The classes last 30 minutes and cost £3. For more information, call George on 07712 439573.

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/

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