Plains

Bookbug sessions

Plains Evangelical Church hosts Bookbug sessions for pre-school children on Tuesdays at 10.30am. Activities include songs and stories and the sessions will run during term time; contact Sheena on 07525 031515 for more information.

will run in Elim Gospel Hall every Thursday from 6.30pm to 7.15pm. The club is free of charge and for more, call 07721 052007.

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 are asked to take along soft shoes and a drink. Beavers’ Space Badge, fishing and swimming are among the group’s activities. Call 01236 609515 for more.

Kids’ bible club Scouts meetings

– 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.

The village would like to pay tribute to George Imire, who was the organist at Greengairs Parish Church for seven years. George travelled from Hamilton every Sunday and never missed a service, last playing on February 18. George sadly took ill shortly afterwards and it is with “deep sadness” that the congregation was informed of the passing of its “faithful friend” on March 8.

Villager tribute Bingo night

The mothers’ and toddlers’ group’s next bingo night will be held on Monday, March 26, to raise funds for the community council. All are welcome to attend in the community hall. Tickets are on sale from 7pm, with eyes down at 7.30pm, and tea and cakes will be available.

The children’s committee will hold a teddy bears’ picnic and bear hunt on Sunday, March 25, from 2pm to 4pm. All kids in the village are invited, and asked to bring along their teddy bears. A raffle will also take place on the day and any donations will be greatly appreciated. Application forms are now available from the social club bar staff and committee members, and must be returned on, or before, this Sunday.

Teddy bears’ picnic 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.

Councillors’ surgeries

Councillor Sophia Coyle will hold her next surgeries tonight and on Wednesday, March 28, from 6pm to 6.30pm, with Councillor Tommy Morgan’s surgery running on Saturday, March 24, at noon and Councillor David Cullen’s latest consultation taking place on Tuesday, March 20, from 7pm to 7.30pm. All three councillors’ surgeries are held in the village’s community hall.

Miners’ memorial

The Stanrigg Miners’ Memorial is open to all who wish to visit. July 9 this year will mark 100 years since 19 miners lost their lives in the disaster and the retired miners’ committee is arranging a remembrance service on Sunday, July 8; anyone interested in helping to commemorate the anniversary can call 01236 830637. Transport to the memorial can also be arranged by calling the same number above.

takes place at Greengairs Parish Church on the first and third Tuesday of every month from 1pm to 3.30pm. This is open to all villagers who would enjoy tea and coffee with home baking.

Drop-in cafe Baillies Lane marching band

Practice takes place on Tuesdays 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 run on Mondays from 6pm to 9pm in the orange hall on Baillies Lane. Anyone who would like to play the orchestral flute and drums are welcome to attend the group; contact John on 07525 064303. munity Centre at 7pm. Beginners and new members are welcome; admission costs £2, which includes tea. including poetry, short stories and local history”.

Nearly new sale

takes place in Ebenezer Congregational Church on Friday from 10.30am until noon. Cafe facilities will also be available at the Broomknoll Street venue.

has a purpose-built recording studio which is available every Friday from 5pm to 10pm with staff on-hand to help record and mix tracks. This facility is available free of charge to singers and bands aged under 25. It is run by Airdrie’s community learning and development youth work team; to book recording time, email faganja@ northlan.gov.uk or call 01236 632380.

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.

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).

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