Coatbridge

Autumn fair will take place at Old Monkland Parish Church next Saturday, November 11, at 1pm. There will be a range of stalls, including Christmas and bottle stalls, and a tea room. Admission is free.

CAP job club meets on Mondays from noon until 2pm at Hope Church on Bank Street. Those who are looking for work are invited to attend for friendly, practical support in finding a job. Lunch is provided; places can be booked by calling 0800 328 0006.

Charity night Angel of Love and Light Spiritualist Church are holding a charity evening in aid of the Lanarkshire Association for Mental Health on Monday, December 18, at Coatbridge community centre. Two mediums will be in attendance; doors open at 7.10pm for a 7.30pm start and the event ends around 9.15pm. Tickets cost £5 and can be obtained at the church’s meetings, at the same venue on Mondays at 7pm. All ticket money goes to the charity; for further details, call 07539 946335. 4th Coatbridge Girls’ Brigade meet at 6.45pm every Tuesday in Middle Church hall, on Bank Street; new girls of school age are welcome to join. Pied Piper playgroup has places available for children aged two and over. The group meets at the Charlotte Toal centre on Dundyvan Road on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 9.45am to 11.45am. To register interest or for more information, contact Lynn on 07958 507269.