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. BON ACCORD CLUB
Singing duo Take Two are on in the lounge on Saturday from 9pm. Bingo is played on a Wednesday and Friday at 8pm and Saturday at 10pm.
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. Lanarkshirewomen’s Bowling Association president, Lillianthomson, is pictured withv.p. Catherine Richmond and Council Members at the recent semi finals held at Newmains Bowling Club.
The winners were: Singles - Lisa Maxwell and Margaret Letham; Blackwoodtrophy - Kirsty Ann Rowatt and Gail Notman; Pairs - Blackwoodvictoria and Calderbank;triples - Lesmahagow and Calderbank; Fours - Newmains and Calderbank; Junior Singles - Megan Lindsay and Molly Inglis.
For more information on any of the above, contact the project on 01501 821187. 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 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 join. 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
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.