District news

SHOTTS

Items of news for inclusion in the Shotts news section should be emailed to dinsdey@gmail.com or can be phoned in to 07849194456 on a Thursday evening before 9pm. 3RD SHOTTS SCOUT GROUP

The scout hall at 100 Benhar Road, Shotts, is available for any organisations in the community to use and requests to do so should be made to Mrs Mary Lees (group scout leader) on 01501 821658. SHOTTS BREASTFEEDING GROUP

This is a new group and runs in St Patrick ‘s primary school on Fridays from 10am till 11.30am. For more information, contact the health visiting team on 01501 826654. CHURCH

EU Congregational Church have their morning service on Sunday at 11.30am. Singing group meets on Tuesday at 7pm. SHOTTS SALVATION ARMY CORPS

Will have their holiday club today (Wednesday, July 3) until Friday, July 5 from 10am till 1pm for children of primary school age. Youngsters are asked to bring their own lunch. The toddlers’ group is now on holiday. On Thursday evening, the prayer meeting is at 7pm. Friday club and the JAM club are now on holiday for the summer. The Sunday morning meeting is at 10.45am and is led by Lieutenant Amy-jo Battersby. Friendship club is on Tuesday from 1pm till 3pm. See the group on facebook to stay up-to-date with their events. SHOTTS BON ACCORD CLUB

This Saturday, July 6, the cabaret features the sensational Lorna Dolan. Bingo is played on a Wednesday and Friday at 8pm and Saturday at 10pm.next Saturday, July 13, there will be top class vocalist, David Lee. The function hall is available to hire for events and weddings. For more information, contact the club on 01501 821542 or visit their Facebook page. 32 SOCIAL CLUB

This Friday, July 5, the annual district masters parade will assemble at the hall at 6.40pm to move off at 6.45pm. The return parade leaves the RWDM’S house, assembling at 8.10pm to move off at 8.15pm and proceeding to the hall. On Saturday, July 6, the annual district masters parade will assemble at 75 Currieside Avenue at 8am to move off at 8.10am, and then proceed to the hall for the Boyne celebration divine service, which will be held at approximately 9am. The Boyne celebration parade will then assemble at 9.20am to move off at 9.30am. The return parade assembles at Cemetery Road at approximately 6.20pm to move off at 6.30pm and parade to the hall. Entertainment for members and guests this Saturday, July 6, is dancing to Carol Paris. On Sunday, July 7, the after walk party afternoon will start at 1pm. SHOTTS COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Meets on the first Monday of the month in the Community Centre in Kirk Road at 7.30pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend these meetings.

Visit their Facebook page, Shotts Community Council, or you can ask to be added to their emailing list to be kept up-to-date. SHOTTS SLIMMING GROUP

Has classes every Wednesday at 9.30am, 5.30pm and 7.30pm in Epic Studios, Shottskirk Road ( above Ladbrokes at Dykehead Cross). For more information about the classes, contact Jacqueline on 07492065611. Everyone welcome. ARTSKOOL

Is an exciting project for children and adults alike. It offers art classes for all ages. Mondays from 6pm till 7.30pm is for eight to 11-year-olds, Tuesdays from 10.30am till 12 noon is for adults, with a class for four to seven-year-olds from 6pm till 7.30pm.

On Wednesdays from 6pm till 7.30pm, there is a class for ages 12 and upwards. Additional classes can be scheduled based on demand. For more information or to join a class, call Claudia on 07913947778. ST PATRICK’S FURNITURE PROJECT (SHOTTS)

Why not give the project a visit? The project’s thrift shop at 261 Station Road is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, from 10am till 3pm, the warehouse at 100 Calderhead Road is open Monday to Friday, from 9.30am till 4pm. For more information on any of the above, contact the project on 01501 821187. IRONWORKS BOWLING CLUB

Shotts member R Shearer has got through to tonight’s (Wednesday) senior singles at Houldsworth at 6.30pm. The senior Friendship Day game will be played on Thursday, July 4 at 11am and is sponsored by J M Roy. July 6 sees the gents two bowl singles at 1pm, followed with bingo and dancing to Leon Anderson. Promiscuous 1-2-3 game will be played on July 13 at 2pm, followed with bingo and dancing to Billy, the One Man Band. Upcoming fixtures include July 17, ladies invitation triples at 10am and July 20, Pettigrew Cup at 1pm, followed with bingo and dancing to Joe Watt.

HARTHILL

CLASS

A computer basics course takes place in Harthill Community Centre on Monday nights from 6pm to 8pm.

For more information, contact Emma Taylor, community learning and development worker on 01698 274347.

ALLANTON

CHURCH

The service, Discovery club and creche is at 12.30pm this Sunday, July 7. LUNCH CLUB

The lunch club runs on Mondays and Wednesdays in the senior citizens’ centre. YOUTH GROUP

The youth group gather on Fridays, from 7pm till 9pm in the senior citizens’ centre; new members are welcome.

All other groups will resume after the summer holidays. LODGE MEETINGS

William Colquhoun Memorial LOL 152 will hold its regular monthly meeting this Thursday, July 4 at 7pm in the senior citizens’ centre.

Members of lodge 152 and ladies lodge 223 are reminded that the Worshipful Master will be uplifted at 7.30am on Saturday from Allanton Miners’ Social club.

The lodges will then be accompanied by Paisley Protestant Flute Band for the Boyne celebrations which are this year’s being held in West Calder.

A disco and harmony will be held that night in the miners’ scoial club from 7.45pm till late; admission costs £3, payable at the door. MINERS’ SOCIAL CLUB

Allanton Miners’ Social Club have entertainment for members and guests throughout the week. On Tuesday, there will be indoor bowls, pool and darts from 7pm till 11pm.

On Thursday, there is bingo with play your cards, pool and darts from 7pm till 1pm. On Friday, there is pool, darts and karaoke in the refurbished lounge at 7.30pm with free entry.

OVERTOWN

CHURCH

The morning service in Overtown Parish Church this Sunday is at 11am, with a creche for younger children. All visitors to the church are welcome. LUNCH CLUB

The lunch club serves lunches each Monday, from noon until 2pm. Two courses are provided for £4, comprising of main course with tea/coffee or juice followed by dessert.

A takeaway service is also available if it is required.

Come along, enjoy a nice meal, in convivial company, where all are welcome. LINE DANCING GROUP

Line dancing classes take place in the hall of Overtown Church on Wednesday’s.

Beginners’ and refreshers’ class begins at 12.30pm, followed by the the main class RAINBOWS, BROWNIES AND GUIDES

Meet in the hall of Bonkle Church on Friday’s at their usual times. SLIMMING CLASS

Slimming World class runs in the large hall of Bonkle Church on Saturdays at 8.30am. RECYCLING

Bonkle church are, once again, accepting donations of Inkjet cartridges and old mobile phones for recycling in aid of Breast Cancer Awareness. Anyone wishing to donate any used cartridges or mobile phones is asked to leave them in a bag in the vestibule of the church; contact Gladys for more information.

CRAIGNEUK

ST PATRICK’S PAROCHIAL HALL

Mondays: Jive 8-9.30pm; Tuesdays: Rinceoiri Maccionnaith Canny Irish dance school 6.30-8pm;

Wednesdays: Nstar dance and fitness 5-7.30pm, bingo; Thursdays: Thursday club 1.30- 2.45pm, indoor bowling 7-9.30pm. SGF Gym hold classes Monday to Thursday from 6.30-8.30pm. Contact SGF Gym for more information. ORANGE HALLS EVENTS

Events in Craigneuk orange hall this week begins with tonight’s Craigneuk Branch Club Apprentice Boys of Derry meeting at 7pm.

Daughters of the Somme LLOL 1916 meeting is at 7.30pm on Thursday. On Monday there is a bingo night for eyes down at 7.30pm.

Craigneuk True Defenders Flute Band practise starts on Tuesday at 7.30pm.