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. The demonstration committee would like to thank everyone who attended the “Mammies’ Night” on Saturday and helped to make the event a great success. LLOL 64 are holding a prize and money bingo night on Monday, March 27; tickets are on sale from 7.30pm and eyes down is at 8pm. For further information on all of the above see the club notice board.

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 for the hunt 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. July 9 next year will mark 100 years since 19 miners lost their lives in the disaster and anyone who would like to commemorate the anniversary can call 01236 830637. The repairs to the memorial have been completed and it was a job well done; the retired miners’ branch are very pleased and thank the company for their hard work. Councillors’ surgeries Councillor Sophia Coyle will hold a surgery in the village tonight, with Councillor Andrew Spowart’s next surgeries taking place tomorrow and on Thursday, March 30. Both councillors’ meetings are held in the community hall from 6pm to 6.30pm.