District News
Thursday Service The 10.30am service in St John’s Church was taken by Bill Love and the message was again enjoyed by all attending. The Kettles On was again a busy place after the service. Come along and enjoy this 30 minute service before shopping and meet up with your friends. Coffee morning will be held in the church hall on Saturday, August 19. This event is being held in aid of St Andrew’s Hospice and donations of home baking would be greatly appreciated. All welcome. Peggy Burton On Saturday morning the funeral of Peggy Burton took place in St John’s Church. Peggy was a well known lady with many attending the service. The mourners included members of Castlehill Bowling Club where Peggy was at one time lady president and her skill at the game won her many titles including the club’s Ladies Championship. Her dedication to the ladies section and to the club was always appreciated over the years and it is at this sad time the memories and sad wishes must go to her beloved family. After the service Peggy was laid to rest at the Carluke Wilton Cemetery. Drop-in Service The drop-in service takes place this Friday, June 30, in St Andrews Church from 1pm to 3pm and those who are having memory difficulties will benefit for going along and joining in. Lanarkshire Cancer Care An event for the charity will take place at Castlehill Bowling Club on Saturday, July 8. The club will be open from noon until 4pm. This is a popular event at the bowling club. Prizes can be won at the raffle, tombola and bowling competitions not forgetting the prize bingo sessions. Tickets have been selling for this event at a cost of £3 and there are still a few available from members and at the clubhouse. You can also pay at the door. Summer concert The next summer concert will be held in Dalserf Church, Clyde Valley on Tuesday, July 4, featuring Cantilena String Ensemble and the New Life Singers, led by Philip Fox. Admission costs £6, with all proceeds from the event going to support the Islay Music Festival. Refreshments will be served at the interval. Holiday club With the schools closing soon for the summer holidays, plans are being arranged for this year’s summer holiday club, which takes place during the week of July 31 until August 4. This year the theme will be Brainy Ben’s Bookshop and there is still time for volunteers to give their names in order to help with this event. There are lots of activities planned for the children and if you would like to go along and provide some assistance, please contact a member of your church who is leading this year’s club. All help and assistance would be greatly appreciated. Anyone aged 16 years or older will be required to hold a current PVG certificate, and anyone who wishes to apply for one should provide their names now in order for applications to be arranged in good time. Men’s breakfast The next popular breakfast meeting will be held in St Andrew’s Church on Saturday, July 1, with a guest speaker. Breakfast will start at 8.30am, and all are welcome to come along.