Greengairs

Social club Sunday night bingo won’t be held on Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve, but the Lucky Joker draw will continue over the festive period. The draw is made at 8.25pm on Sundays, with tickets – priced £1 – on sale from committee members and bar staff throughout the week. For further information on all of the above, see the club notice board.

Back Brae Gospel Hall The Sunday school runs from 2.30pm to 3.15pm, with the breaking of the bread also taking place on Sunday, 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 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. Transport to the memorial can also be arranged by calling the same number above. Kids’ events The children’s pantomime and party were both very successful events. The committee wish to thank all who attended and gave their support, with fundraising continuing throughout the festive period.

Councillors’ surgeries Councillor Sophia Coyle will hold her next surgeries on Wednesdays, January 10 and 24, from 6pm to 6.30pm. Councillor Tommy Morgan will be available for a consultation on Saturdays, January 13 and 27, from noon. Both councillors meet in the village’s community hall. Baillies Lane marching band Practice will resume after the Christmas break on Tuesday, January 9, in the social club from 7pm to 9pm. New flute and drum learners are welcome to attend; call John on 07525 064303 for further details. De Capo music group Sessions will resume on Monday, January 8, from 6pm to 9pm in the orange hall on Baillies Lane, following a Christmas break. Anyone who would like to play the orchestral flute and drums are welcome to attend the group; contact John on 07525 064303.