News in brief from around the local churches

Rutherglen Old Parish Church hall is open every Thursday from 10am till noon for quiet time, away from the hustle and bustle.

Everyone is welcome to enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Tea and biscuits are available for £1. Burnside Blairbeth Church hold Messy Church services each month.

It is followed by a celebration with a Bible story and singing, finishing with a meal together. Fernhill and Cathkin Church has started a knit and nattering class that will be held every Thursday from 10am until noon.

The tea room is open each week from 9.30am until 11.30am. The Fitness Follies keep fit class meets every Wednesday at 10.30am. St Columbkille’s Church is offering a chance to have a cuppa every day of the week after 10am Mass.

There will be a hot cup of tea or coffee and roll with bacon or sausage.

All proceeds will go towards keeping the church hall functioning.

The church is also appealing for volunteers to contribute some time on Thursday mornings to clean the church.

For a trial period this will happen weekly after 10am Mass on Thursdays. Croftfoot United Free Church hold T In The Croft every Friday from 10am until noon.

They also hold Lunch at the Croft on the first Friday of the month from 11.30am to 1.30pm.

Entry is £1.50.