District News
Camera Club The guest speaker at Friday’s meeting of Carluke Camera Club was Guy Philips, president of Paisley Colour Photographic Club. His illustrated talk entitled “My take on aviation” featured some dramatic photography of vintage aircraft, accompanied by an informative commentary on the technical details of both the photography and the aircraft. Last week’s meeting included the judging of the club’s colour print competition by Simon Allen, a leading member of the Dumfries club. He gave a thoughtful and helpful analysis of each entry. The competition was divided into several sections with Ian Gunning named the winner of league two with his entry Ailsa View, but the overall winner of the competition was Gaille Gray with her entry entitled Left Out. The judge complimented the club members on their high standard of the entries. The club also prides itself in catering for members with all levels of skill or none at all. This week also saw a well attended evening workshop aimed at complete beginners entitled camera basics. Further regular workshops are also being planned. The next club meeting will take place on Friday at 7.30pm in St Andrews Church hall on Mount Stewart Street. This meeting will be devoted to the judging of the club’s digital image competition and their guest judge will be Neil MacGregor. New members and guests are always welcome. Full details of the club’s activities can be found on their webpage at www. carluke-cc.org.uk. Day centre The club was back to normal this week and the winners of Thursday’s games afternoon were as follows: whist – A Nelson in first place, with M Mitchell coming second, and J Stewart in third place; and dominoes - J Hill in first place, T Scobie coming second, and J Burleigh and F Hill in joint third place. Members are reminded that the centre will be holding an open to all prize whist and dominoes session next Thursday, October 18, opening at 12.30pm. For enquiries on any of the above, contact Mary on 01555 3772214. St Athanasius Parish Church This weekend Father Harrison will be welcomed back to the church to allow Fr Magill to attend a diocesan retreat. The first World Day of the Poor will take place on Sunday, November 19, and to prepare for this event, members of the parish are asked to consider joining a small faith sharing group. The first meeting of the group will take place tonight at 7.30pm in the church sacristy. Everyone is welcome. The church will be hosting their annual thanksgiving service on Sunday, October 22 at 7pm. This is being held in aid of the town’s Street Level organisation and all are asked to put this date in their diaries and come along to offer their encouragement to the group. Tea will be provided in the hall afterwards. The annual general meeting of Street Level will take place on Tuesday, October 24 at 7.30pm.