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MOTHERWELL AND WISHAW
PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The first speaker of the new season was Janet Russell of Carluke Camera Club. Her presentation was entitled “My Pictures” and contained prints extending over many years. Janet gave details of each print with a brief explanation about it. Several of her prints were “composites”, a mixture of two or more prints resulting in an enhanced image. She said that she “always tried to incorporate a storyline into her photographs” and this was evident in many of her prints.
During her presentation Janet gave the members hints on building a library of images that could be used as backgrounds. She also suggested keeping a record of steps when using processing software and trying out new ideas. Brian Saberton gave Janet a warm vote of thanks for her fantastic presentation.
It was also the hand-in night for the first projected image competition with a good number of entries submitted. Results and feedback will be available on September 26.
On Thursday , the members will view the Royal Photographic Society’s wildlife portfolio. In previous years, the portfolio has provided a stunning selection of images and it is expected this year’s will be of an equal calibre.
The society meets on Thursdays at 7.30pm in Holytown Community Centre, on Stevenston Street, Holytown. Anyone with an interest in photography is welcome. CHURCH
The community breakfast will be held in Dalziel St Andrew’s church hall on Saturday from 10am. Hot filled rolls and refreshments will be served, all welcome. No charge will be made for attendance. The event will now run on the third Saturday of the month.
On Sunday, Rob Jones will lead the worship with assistance for those who are deaf being provided by Steven ( BSL signer) and Brenda (electronic note taker).
Sunday school, creche, Fusion and youth organisations will be held at their usual times, new and existing members welcome.
Anyone unable to attend can join in live worship via the link on the church’s home page, www. dalzielstandrews.org.uk or catch-up on You Tube.
Sunday marks harvest thanksgiving with donations welcomed for the Tearfund Charity Commission. Any donations can be dropped in to the offering plates during the service or at the doors of the church.
The next messy church will take place on Sunday, starting at 3.30pm with refreshments. The theme will be Bible gardens. Crafts and fun activities will be on offer, concluding with a meal at 5pm, served in the church hall. All families welcome. No charge will be made for attendance. Please register via the church website.
The craft group meets on Mondays at 10am with prayer group on Wednesdays at 1pm, and choir practics at 7.30pm.
The sisterhood begin their session with lunch in the Bentley Hotel, Motherwell on September 25.
Carpet bowls resume at 2pm on October 7 and the men’s club also resume that day at 7.30pm. New members are welcome to join any of the above groups. CRAFT GROUP
Tonight’s meeting of the Motherwell Ladies of Steel is a meet and greet night. The group meets on the third Wednesday of the month from September until May in the Daisy Park Community Centre, on Cassels Street, Motherwell from 7pm to 8.30pm. Entrance is £4, and anyone wishing to learn a new craft will be welcome. All are encouraged to bring along their crafts, as well as a cup for refreshments. For more information, visit the group’s Facebook page. ROYAL ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION
The next Lanarkshire branch meeting will be held on Friday, at the indoor bowling club in Coatdyke, Coatbridge at 7.30pm. All serving and retired Sappers are welcome to come along, catch up with old friends and perhaps make some new ones. For more information email realanarkshire@ virginmedia.com. HOLEY SOLES RAMBLING CLUB
The club’s next walk is on September 29 and will be the Lady Mary walk in Crieff. The coach will leave from outside St Bernadette’s church hall at 10.30am. For enquiries, contact Margaret Campbell on 01698 269277. INNER WHEEL CLUB
The first meeting of the Inner Wheel Club of Motherwell and Wishaw took place recently in the Moorings Hot e l , Motherwell. President Dorothy Arthur welcomed everyone and asked Frances Paterson to light the candle of friendship. After a lovely dinner, president Dorothy introduced guest speaker Hugh Graham, who gave a fascinating insight into blood groups. Hugh worked in the Bellshill Maternity as part of his working career and along with others, studied the four different blood groups and the effect they made to our bodies. The vote of thanks was given by Pearl Arthur. The next club meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 1 in the same venue. HOULDSWORTH BOWLING CLUB
The monthly dance on September 28 will see dancing to Kirk James plus bingo and treasure chest. WISHAW UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
The service on Sunday is at 11.15am in Coltness Community Centre and will be conducted by Mrs Gillian Agnew. Everyone welcome. The Girls’ Brigade meets every Thursday at 6.30pm. Places available for new members. WOODLAND CLEAR UP
Members of Coltness Community Council will be hosting a woodland clearup weekend on September 21 and 22.
It is a chance for anyone who is willing to come out and clear a section of woodland of litter and some of the path network if it is required.
The group will meet at the grassy area beside Ahead of Hair, on North Dryburgh Road, at 10am and will be out until about 2pm. Volunteers are welcome.
C’NETHAN
CHURCH
The service on Sunday is at 11.30am in Cambusnethan Old and Morningside Church. It will be led by Ian White who continues as locum minister. He can be contacted on 01555 890704 for anyone requiring a pastoral visit. Mothers’ and toddlers’ club continues on Wednesdays at 10am and lunch club runs on Fridays at 11.30am. The Boys’ and Girls’ Brigade Companies have resumed at their usual times, venues and days. The Guild resume on October 1 at 7.15pm, the men’s club meets on Wednesdays at 7.15pm and choir practise is on Thursdays at 7.30pm. CAMBUSNETHAN CLUB
Ent e rtainment for members and guests begins with social dancing in the concert hall and cash bingo on Thursday; cabaret and dancing with Scarlett Hart and bingo on Friday; cabaret and dancing in the concert hall with Riff Raff, plus bingo on Saturday. Snowball of £150 and treasure chest.
Dancing to Johnny Weir and bingo is on Monday, and Slimming World class is at 7.30pm on Tuesdays.
The upcoming show of the month with Jubilee and Ricky Wilde will be hosted on October 11; tickets cost £5.
Pre- show meals are available for parties on Saturdays, contact Robin on 07799 000765 for further information.
There is free hall hire available for any kind of functions with a resident caterer.
To book, contact the club on 01698 384528 or check out their Facebook page. There is also free Wi-fi available. MADE4U IN ML2
Activities at the centre on Greenfield Drive, Wishaw this week sees on Mondays: alternative dance - noon to 1pm, girls’ group for P5-7 from 6-7pm and for S1s at 7.30-9pm.
Tuesdays: Tots of Fun parents’ and toddlers’ group 9.30-11.15am, walking group meets at the centre 10.30am to noon, community café - noon to 1pm, Zumba for five to 10 year-olds 3.30-4.30pm, and senior bingo 6-9pm.
Wednesdays: community crafts group 10.30am12.30pm during term time; it costs £2 per person. All are welcome to bring craft supplies or these can be provided, if required. Flash Club ( after school club) 3.30-5pm during term time. Doors open at 3.15pm for those wishing to complete their homework in a quiet area.
All P1- 5 children are welcome to join this club; snack bar serves healthy snacks.
C h i l d ren must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Football for P1s and over at the Cambusnethan pitches 6-8pm.
Thursdays: lunch club noon to 1pm.
Please inform the centre if you would like to attend on Tuesday, so that they can order your meal.
New members are welcome to join this club, and Your Thursday Club at 2-4pm.
Please call the Made4u in ML2 office on 01698 384030, email or message their Facebook page for inquiries on any of the above.
NEWMAINS
CLASSES
A computer basics course will give technophobes an introduction into using a computer with an SQA qualification available at the end. It runs from 9.3011.30am every Tuesday at the NCT Centre.
The centre also hosts a digital inclusion class on Mondays from 9.3011.30am. A family history group will also run at the Newmains computer suite, situated to the left of Newmains Primary School. It takes place every Wednesdays from 1.303.30pm. A computer basics course is also available in Newmains IT suite on Tuesdays from 1-3pm.
A show, featuring the Men of Motown and disco will be hosted on Saturday, in the NCT Centre. The evening will kick off at 7pm until late.
Tickets cost £ 20 per person and includes food, and are available by contacting Ray Fallan on 01698 386403, or visit, www. nctcentre.org.uk for more information. STRUTHERS CHURCH
Struthers Pentecostal Church at the Old Gospel Hall on Bonkle Road hold their meetings on Wednesday at 7.30pm.
BONKLE
CHURCH
The service, Sunday school and creche is at noon this Sunday in Bonkle Parish Church. Speak to the minister if you know of anyone who requires a pastoral visit. Members of the congregation are asked to check with the church diary or contact Gladys on 01501 820554, before arranging events or functions. COMPUTER CLUB
Meets on Mondays at 10am and 1pm in the large hall of Bonkle church, and badminton runs in the hall at 7.30pm. Coltness arts and crafts group meet in Coltness Memorial Church at 7-9pm. All are welcome to come along and join in any of these groups. BONKLE ARTS AND CRAFTS GROUP
The arts group runs in the large hall of Bonkle church on Tuesdays at 7-9pm, and the Oasis group meet at 6.30pm in the small hall of Coltness church. MEN’S AND LADIES CLUB
Meets on Wednesdays from 7- 9pm in the large hall of Bonkle church. New members welcome. FOOD BANK
The food bank thanks everyone for their continued support and is open in the village at 1pm on Wednesdays.
The group are running low on tinned meat, fish, vegetables and fruit. It also requires pasta, rice, pasta and rice meals, noodles, tea and coffee, and toiletries. Donations can be dropped off at the Asda Newmains store or handed in to Bonkle church. LISTENING LOUNGE
Is open from 2-4pm on Wednesdays in Coltness Memorial Church. PRAYER COURSE
An eight- week prayer course will run in the small hall of Coltness church on Wednesdays. It will be a journey through the Lord’s prayer, featuring video teaching from Pete Grieg followed by time for discussion. For further details, speak to Graham at Coltness church. To celebrate the return of Specially Selected Pork’s ‘Go Places with Pork’ campaign we’ve teamed up with the Scotchkitchen.com to offer one lucky reader the chance to win £250 of holiday vouchers. Quite literally, you can win the chance to Go Places with Pork! Not only will you get your hands on £250 holiday vouchers, you’ll also receive £100 of vouchers for the Scotch Beef Club where you can enjoy a delicious meal of Specially Selected Pork at one of the 150 Scotch Beef Club restaurants across the country. The ‘Go Places with Pork’ campaign aims to inspire and encourage you to try adventurous new pork dishes such as Pork Souvlaki or Brazilian style pork with avocado and black beans - both of which are perfect for mid-week family meals. Find your inspiration for Specially Selected Pork, dishes by visiting scotchkitchen.com or visit Scotch Kitchen on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.