Strathaven

Strathaven Drama Club The drama club are currently in the rehearsal process for ‘Oliver!’ alongside the preparations for their Strathaven Gala float. The club thanked Galloway and Macleod of Stonehouse for the use of a lorry. The sheltered housing complex in Strathaven will be getting a show from the members on Wednesday, May 24, with a preview of ‘Oliver!’ and numbers from previous productions. Martial arts The Mugen Taiko Dojo are offering junior taiko classes on Wednesdays, starting on May 10, from 4pm and 5pm for kids under 12, costing £5 per session. Visit www. taiko.co.uk/schools/hands-on-workshops for more information. Probus The AGM of Strathaven and District Probus Club took place in the Rankine Church hall. Alistair Prentice was presented with his honorary life member’s badge by retiring president Chris Hyslop. Chris paid tribute to the huge amount of help he had during his presidential year. The secretary and treasurer submitted their reports, with membership being at a healthy 58 members and the club’s finances being in such a state that the annual subscription was unchanged at £8. Chris presented the club’s chain of office to incoming president Douglas Duncan, who presented Chris with a past president’s tie and lapel pin. Following some general discussion about the possible reasons for diminished attendance at club events, the topic was remitted to the committee for further consideration. The club is now closed for the summer recess, reopening in early October.