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 takes place in St Patrick‘s Primary School on Friday’s from 10am till 11.30am.
For more information on the service, contact the health visiting team on 01501 826654. EU CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
The morning service on Sunday, August 11, is at 11.30am. The singing group are still on holiday until August. SALVATION ARMY CORPS
On Thursday evening, the prayer meeting is at 7pm.
The Sunday morning meeting is at 10.45am and will be led by envoys David and Jacqueline Robertson.
Friendship Club is on Tuesdays from 1pm till 3pm.
Toddlers’ group, Friday and JAM clubs are still on holiday and will resume in the autumn.
See the group’s Facebook page to stay up-to-date with any upcoming events. SHOTTS GOLF CLUB
Will present their annual charity tournament this Sunday, August 11. Since it started, back in 1984, the event has raised over £300,000 for charities.
This year, the recipients will be Lanarkshire Cancer Care and the Maggie’s Centre, based at Monklands Hospital.
A grand raffle will also be held and donations of prizes would be gratefully received. 32 SOCIAL CLUB
Has entertainment for members and guests on Saturday, August 10, with the annual dance featuring dancing to Gee Jay Wilson and Rebeka.
There are a few tickets still available at the club. BON ACCORD CLUB
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, where you can see photos of the hall dressed for weddings and events. SHOTTS COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Meets on the first Monday of the month in the community centre, on Kirk Road, Shotts at 7.30pm.
Members of the public are welcome to attend these meetings.
Visit their Facebook page at Shotts Community Council or ask to be added to their emailing list to be kept up-todate with a range of issues which affect the town. 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 ages eight to 11, Tuesdays from 10.30am till noon is for adults, with a class for four to seven-yearolds 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. CALDERHEAD ERSKINE CHURCH
The Kirk session has now appointed Rev Iain Murdoch as locum minister for Calderhead Erskine Parish Church.
If any member of the congregation wishes the help of a minister or requires a listening ear, please contact Iain Murdoch on 01555 773891; 07887 595498 (mobile) or email iaincmurdoch@btopenworld. com.
Do also let him know of anyone who is sick at home or in hospital.
Services at Calderhead Erskine Church are held at 11am every Sunday in Shotts, and at 12.30pm in Allanton. MARBLE CLUB
Entertainment for members and guests this week will include bingo in the lounge on Sunday at 1.30pm, bingo in the main hall on Monday and Thursday at 9pm.
A September holiday weekend special will see the popular entertainer Justuz plus a guest vocalist who will perform in the club on Sunday, September 29.
Entry costs £6; doors open from 2pm to 6pm.
The club is available for all types of functions, including charity nights, race nights, birthday parties, weddings and christenings, etc.
Booking forms are available from the bar, contact the club on 01501 823303 or visit their Facebook page for more information.
HARTHILL
CLASS
A computer basics course takes place in Harthill Community Centre on Monday nights from 6pm to 8pm.
For more information on the course, contact Emma Taylor, community learning and development worker on 01698 274347.
ALLANTON
CHURCH
The morning service, Discovery club and creche is at 12.30pm this Sunday, August 11. LUNCH CLUB
The lunch club runs on Mondays and Wednesdays at the usual time in the the senior citizens’ centre. New members welcome. YOUTH GROUP
The youth group meets on Fridays in the senior citizens’ centre, between 7pm and 9pm, and welcomes any new members who would like to come along and join them. 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 11pm.
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, August 11, is at 11am with a creche for younger children.
All visitors to the church will be made most 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 take away service is also available if it is required.
Come along, enjoy a nice meal, in convivial company each Monday.
All will be made welcome at the lunch club. LINE DANCING CLASSES
The line dancing classes take place on Wednesdays from 12.30pm in the church hall, starting with a beginners’ and refreshers’ class.
This is followed by the main class from 1.15pm until 2.45pm, where all ages and abilities will be made very welcome. CEILIDH DANCE
A ceilidh has been arranged in the village on Friday, August 16, from 7.30pm to 10.30pm.
Popular musicians, Keith and Roy, will make a welcome return to the entertain the crowds on the night.
A light supper will be provided in Overtown Church Hall, but people are asked to bring along only non-alcoholic drinks. Tickets are now available to buy at a cost of £6.
BONKLE
CHURCH
There will be joint service at Coltness Memorial Church this Sunday, August 11 with Sunday school and creche at 11am.
Speak to the minister if you know of anyone in need of a pastoral visit. BONKLE ARTS AND CRAFTS CLASS
The class meet on Tuesdays at 7pm to 9pm in the large hall of Bonkle Church. New members will be made most welcome. FOOD BANK
The food bank thanks everyone for their continued support and is open in the village on Wednesdays at 1pm.
The group are running low of donations of tinned items including meat, fish, vegetables and fruit.
Donations of pasta, rice, pasta and rice meals, noodles, tea, coffee and toiletries are also required.
Any donation would be greatly appreciated.
These can either be dropped off in the trolley at the Newmains branch of Asda or handed in to the church. LISTENING LOUNGE
The Listening Lounge will be open from 2pm to 4pm on Wednesdays.
All are encouraged to come along for a chat and some company, or a change of scenery and to relax and unwind. BIBLE STUDY
The Bible study group gather on Thursdays at 10.30am in the office of Coltness Memorial Church. SLIMMING WORLD CLASS
The Slimming World class takes place in large hall of Bonkle Church on Saturday mornings at 8.30am. New members welcome. RECYCLING
Bonkle Church are collecting used Inkjet cartridges and old mobile phones to be recycled in aid of the Breast Cancer Awareness charity.
Anyone who would like to donate any used cartridges or old mobile phones is asked to leave them in a bag at the front of church or speak to Gladys for more information. COMPUTER CLUB
The computer club will be starting back on Monday, August 19, at the usual time.
This will take the form of a teaching class where new teachers are required.
Any prospective teachers who are interested in volunteering their services are asked to contact a member of the computer club. CHURCH MAGAZINE
Any submissions for the next edition of the church magazine should be handed in to Ian by 2pm on August 25. CONCERT EVENING
An evening of music and song will take place on Tuesday, August 29, in Bonkle Church at 7pm, featuring the Coltness and Bonkle church choir.
Tickets cost £4, includes tea and home baking, and anyone requiring a ticket for this event should speak to Margaret Chalmers. MEN’S CLUB
The men’s club will resume after the summer holidays on September 4.