District News
MOTHERWELL AND WISHAW
FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY
Lanarkshire Family History Society will hold a talk by Colonel David Cranstoun of Corehouse entitled “The Lockharts: Myths and Links”.
It will include tales and facts, both serious and lighthearted, about his branch of the family.
The talk will begin at 7pm in the Glo Centre in Motherwell on October 10; a warm welcome is extended to all. CRAFT GROUP
The Motherwell Ladies of Steel group meets on the third Wednesday of the month in the Daisy Park Community Centre, on Cassels Street, Motherwell from 7pm to 8.30pm. Entrance is £4. All are encouraged to bring along crafts and a cup for refreshments. For more info, visit the group’s Facebook page. HOULDSWORTH BOWLING CLUB
The Christmas show on December 6, features comedy act, Heartbeat Show Band; tickets £12 (including buffet) from 8pm till late. Tickets available at bar. Payment required at the time of purchase. UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
Wishaw United Reformed Church service on Sunday, October 13, at 11.15am in Coltness Community Centre will be conducted by Rev. Jim Zambonini. Everyone welcome.
The Women’s Union resumes for the new session on Wednesday, October 9, at 2pm when games and activities are planned. New members are welcome. INNER WHEEL CLUB
The Inner Wheel club of Motherwell and Wishaw held our meeting in Moorings Hotel.
President Dorothy Arthur welcomed everyone and was delighted to introduce guests Mae Barr from Edinburgh and Rosemary McCosh from Galashiels.
After a lovely meal, Mae gave a talk on how Inner Wheel can expand by making more people aware of what clubs do to help charities and promote true friendships. The vote of thanks was given by Marjorie McGeary. The group’s next meeting will be on November 5. MOTHERWELL PHOTO SOCIETY
Hunter Kennedy was the club’s second guest speaker. Hunter is a very experienced photographer and his presentation reflected that fact. It was on a variety of subjects including Landscapes, Sport and Street Photography. The locations ranged from Scotland to Tuscany.
He gave a very insightful explanation of each image, detailing where it was taken and any special methods used. He also passed on some very useful techniques to be used when taking photographs, especially Landscapes and Sport. Brian Saberton, on behalf of the members, thanked Hunter for his fascinating presentation.
At next week’s meeting on October10, the speaker will be Paul Millar. His presentation is entitled “My Landscapes and Prints” and, knowing Paul, it should be a very entertaining evening. ROTARY
The guest speaker at last Thursday’s meeting of the Rotary Club of Motherwell and Wishaw was Swiss academic, author and practitioner in the field of international law, Professor Nils Melzer. He is Professor of International Law at the University of Glasgow, and also holds the Human Rights Chair at the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights, where he has been teaching since 2009, including as the Swiss Chair of International
Humanitarian Law. Since November 2016, Professor Melzer has been serving as the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment and it was his experiences in this role that formed the basis for his address. Professor Melzer’s address was both powerful and thought provoking and his audience was held spellbound. The volume of questions posed was an indication of the interest generated. The vote of thanks was proposed by Past President Ian Carroll. BOWLING CLUB
Wishaw South Bowling Club’s function hall is available and is free to hire. To book call 01698 373040.
C’NETHAN
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 3.304.30pm, and senior bingo 6-9pm.
Wednesdays: Flash Club (after school club) 3.15-5pm during term time.
All P1-5 children are welcome to join this club; snack bar serves healthy snacks.
Children 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.
Club 365 is going ahead at the centre during the October break at the usual times of 11.30am to1.30pm. Please call the
Made4u in ML2 office on 01698 384030. CHURCH
The service on Sunday will be held at 11.30 am as normal and will be led by Ian White who continues as locum.
Mr White can be contacted on 01555 890704 for pastoral visits.
This service is the annual Harvest Thanksgiving Service to which all are welcome. The Mother & Toddlers continues on Wednesday mornings at 10am; new members are welcome.
The Lunch Club is on Friday mornings at 11.30am and new members are welcome. Please speak to Irene Anderson for information tel 01698 359079.
The Anchor Boys have now resumed on Tuesdays between 6pm and 7pm and Junior Section of the Boys Brigade on Mondays at their usual time between 7pm and 9pm both meet in the church halls. The Company (and Senior) Section (P7+) resumed on Fridays between 7pm and 9pm within Coltness High School.
The Girls’ Brigade sections, Explorers, Juniors, Seniors and Brigaders have now resumed on Wednesday evenings at their usual times in the church halls.
The Guild meeting on Tuesday, October 15, will be at 7.15pm in the small hall and the speaker will be Mr Ian Mathie.
An invitation is extended to all. The Men’s Club meets on Wednesday evenings in the games room at 7.15pm on Wednesday and new members will be welcomed. The choir practices continue on Thursday evenings at 7.30pm new members are always welcome.
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 9.30-11.30am.
A family history group will also run at the Newmains computer suite, situated to the left of Newmains Primary School.
It takes place every Wednesday from 1.30-3.30pm. A computer basics course is also available in Newmains IT suite on Tuesdays from 1-3pm. CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT
The annual Christmas party night St Brigid’s Parish Centre is on Friday, December 6, from 7pm for 7.30pm till late. A full festive menu will be served including a glass of wine and free raffle. The cost is £25 and there will also be music by Retro. Contact Liz on 07957 211075 for more information.
BONKLE
CHURCH
The service, Sunday school and creche is at noon this Sunday in Bonkle Parish Church. 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. BONKLE ARTS AND CRAFTS GROUP
The arts group will hold its annual general meeting in the large hall of Bonkle church on Tuesday at 7pm. On October 8 the group are going out for dinner and will end their current season on October 29. The ladies fellowship group meets in the small hall of Bonkle church on Tuesdays at 7 30pm, and Oasis group meet at 6.30pm in the small hall of Coltness church. LISTENING LOUNGE
Is open in the village on Wednesdays from 2pm to 4pm. MEN’S AND LADIES CLUB
Meets on Wednesdays from 7-9pm in the large hall of Bonkle church. New members welcome. Coltness Guild meetings will resume on October 7 at 1.45pm in Coltness Memorial 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 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. PRAYER COURSE
The prayer course continues to 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 Greig. SHOEBOX APPEAL
Items for the Blythswood Care appeal this week includes sweets (best before March 2020), combs, candles, new socks and underwear.
The shoebox lunch follows the service on Sunday. RAINBOWS, BROWNIES AND GUIDES
Meet at their usual days and times in Bonkle church this week,and Slimming World class is on Saturdays at 10am, contact 07845008256 for more info. BIBLE STUDY GROUP
Meets in the office on Coltness Church on Thursdays at 10.30am; Thursday club gathers in large hall of Bonkle church at 2pm, new members welcome, and choir practise in the church at 7pm.
CRAIGNEUK
ORANGE HALL
Wednesday : Craigneuk Pride of Ulster LLOL 24 meeting 7pm.
Thursday: Craigneuk Imperial Ladies Flute Band practice 7.30pm.
Monday night bingo with eyes down at 7.30pm. All welcome.
Tuesday: Craigneuk True Defenders Flute Band practice starts at 7.30pm.