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John Hastie Museum Trust The trust hopes to recruit several hundred friends who are keen to support the trust’s work and take part from time to time. Anyone interested can make contact at Common Greenery, behind Zest for Life in Townhead Street. They are also looking for someone to take on the role of treasurer. Anyone with a background in finance can contact the group via their Facebook page. Camera Club On Sunday, February 19, Strathaven Camera Club members were at the Stirling Court Hotel in Stirling, within Stirling University’s campus, for the annual Scottish Photographic Federation print competition. The club and several of their members, having entered the competition, were competing against camera clubs across Scotland. Unfortunately, none of the members succeeded in winning any of the individual awards. However, the club collectively scored sufficient points to come 23rd out of nearly 50 other clubs competing in the competitions. The winning club was Carluke Camera Club. On Thursday, February 23, Strathaven Camera Club held its last internal competition for the year. It was an open digital image competition and the winner was “Last Leaf” by Robert Young. The competition was judged by Chris Bonnington of Carluke Camera Club. Members are reminded that there is no club meeting at the Rankin Church on March 2 as the club is taking part in the Clydesdale Cup competition being held at Hamilton Camera Club. Any members wishing to travel should contact Elspeth Fear or Heather Kerr to arrange transport. If you plan to travel independently, Hamilton Camera Club is located at Old Parish Church Halls, Strathmore Road, Hamilton, ML3 6AQ. Additionally, members are reminded that March 9 is the hand-in night for the club’s annual exhibition, so bring prints and digital images with completed entry forms that can be downloaded from the club website. Fairtrade Strathaven Fairtrade Group are holding a coffee morning on Saturday, March 11. The event will take place from 10am to noon in the East Church hall. Fairtrade teas and coffees will be served, costing £1, and there will be a stall selling fairtrade produce. Entry is free. An event spokesperson said: “All the entries from the Strathaven and district primary schools’ competition will be on display as well as copies of the booklet commemorating Strathaven’s 15 years as a fairtrade town.” Spring Fair Strathaven Academy’s spring fair take place later on the same day. It will be held at the school from 2pm to 4pm and entry is £2 for adults and £1 for children – prices include tea and cake. Caroline Tait, of Strathaven Academy PTA, said: “We will have a large variety of stalls as well as raffles, tombola and homebaking. “Cadzow Academy of music and drama will be providing entertainment on the day. “We would welcome any donations of raffle prizes, tombola items or homebaking. These can be dropped off at the school office beforehand, clearly marked for the PTA.” For more information, contact Caro- will