Greengairs

Teddy bears’ picnic

and bear hunt run by the children’s committee takes place this Sunday from 2pm to 4pm. All participating youngsters are asked to bring along their teddy bears. A raffle will also take place, and any donations will be greatly appreciated. Applications are now closed.

Bingo night

run by the community council will be held on Monday at 7pm; eyes down is at 7.30pm. Tea and coffee will be supplied and this event is to raise funds for a children’s summer playscheme.

Fundraising dance

arranged by the Cancer Research committee will be held on Saturday, April 28. It takes place in the welfare hall from 7.30pm until midnight, and tickets costing £5 are available on the door. Music will be provided by four-piece band The Lovelies, and all are welcome.

Councillors’ surgeries

Airdrie North representative Tommy Morgan will hold his next surgery in the community hall this Saturday at 12 noon. Sophia Coyle’s surgery takes place at the same venue next Wednesday, March 28, from 6pm to 6.30pm.

Social club

Activities this week include bingo on Sunday night, with tickets on sale from 8pm and eyes down at 8.30pm. The Lucky Joker is drawn at 8.25pm on Sundays, with tickets priced £1 on sale from committee members and bar staff throughout the week.

Back Brae Gospel Hall

The breaking of the bread takes place on Sunday at 11am. Sunday school runs from 2.30pm to 3.15pm. 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.

Stanrigg miners’ memorial

is open to all who wish to visit. July 9 is the 100th anniversary of the disaster in which 19 miners lost their lives; a service is being arranged for Sunday, July 8 and anyone interested in helping can call 01236 830637. Transport to the memorial can also be arranged by calling the same number.

Drop-in cafe

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

Baillies Lane marching band

hold practices in the social club on Tuesdays from 7pm to 9pm. New flute and drum learners are welcome to attend; call John on 07525 064303 for details.

Da Capo music group

hold sessions on Mondays from 6pm to 9pm in the orange hall on Baillies Lane. Anyone who would like to play orchestral flute and drums is welcome to attend; contact John on 07525 064303.