Coatbridge

Coatbridge community orchard will hold its annual open day on Saturday. The event takes place at the orchard in West End Park, from 2pm to 4pm. Admission is free and activities include stalls, face painting, games, a tuck shop, plus tours and talks about the work carried out since the orchard was established in 2016. For more details, see Coatbridge community orchard on Facebook or @CBridgeOrchard on Twitter.

CAP job club meets on Mondays from 12 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. Angel of Love and Light Spiritualist Church hold their meetings every Monday at 7.30pm at Coatbridge community centre, in the grounds of St Andrew’s High School.

Lip reading classes are run by Deaf Services Lanarkshire, based at Unit 40 in Fountain Business Centre, Ellis Street. The free classes, for anyone who is hard of hearing, take place on Thursdays from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Sessions are described as “fun, relaxed and informative”; for details, call Elaine on 07979 932328 or email iameoh@btinternet.com

Yoga classes take place at Charlotte Toal centre on Thursdays from 6.30pm to 7.30pm; call 01236 764217.

Indoor bowling club The summer league continues every Monday and Wednesday from 7pm to 9pm. The club is also open every Friday from 10am till noon for a mixed bounce game; shoes and bowls are available for hire at no extra cost. The club hosts organisations including: line dancing on Mondays from 7pm to 9pm, Coatbridge & Airdrie camera club on Tuesdays from 7pm to 9pm, Slimming World on Wednesdays at 6.30pm, Black & White dance group each Thursday at 6.30pm and circle dancing every second Sunday between 2pm and 4pm. Meeting rooms are also available; for further information on the club, email admin@coatbridgeibc.co.uk or visit coatbridgeibc.co.uk.