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

Meets in St Patrick’s Primary on Friday mornings from 10am to 11.30am. For more information about this group, contact the health visiting team on 01501 826654. SHOTTS SALVATION ARMY CORPS

The toddlers’ group runs in Shotts Salvation Army Corps on Thursday mornings at 9.30am to 11.30am. The prayer meeting and Bible study runs at 7pm on Thursday evening, and the JAM club is on Fridays from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. The Sunday morning meeting is at 10.45am, and the friendship club runs on Tuesdays from 1pm to 3pm. For more information and to stay up to date with any upcoming events, visit the group’s Facebook page. HOTTS 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. For more information, visit the group’s Facebook at Shotts Community Council, or ask to be added to their emailing list to be kept up to date on any upcoming events. SHOTTS SLIMMING GROUP

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

Is an exciting project for children and adults alike. It offers art classes for all ages. Mondays from 6pm to 7.30pm is for ages eight to 11, Tuesdays from 10.30am to noon is for adults, with a class for four to seven-year-olds from 6pm till 7.30pm. On Wednesdays from 6pm to 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, contac the organisation on 01501 821187.

ALLANTON

CHURCH

The service, Discovery club and creche is at 12.30pm this Sunday in Allanton Parish Church. LUNCH CLUB

The lunch club runs on Mondays and Wednesdays in the Senior Citizens’ Centre. MOTHERS’ AND TODDLERS’ GROUP

The mothers’ and toddlers’ group is held in the hall of the church on Tuesdays at 10am, and the women’s guild meet in the church that day at 2pm. GIRLS’ BRIGADE

The Girls’ Brigade meet in the church Cleland boxer Stephen Newns hopes a fight camp with Anthony Joshua can gear him up for another gold medal.

The 21-year-old will compete in the Leszek Drogosz memorial international boxing tournament from 20 October in Kielce for his first outing since May. See the back page for more. hall at the usual times and days. GUIDES

The Guides will meet in the hall of the church at their usual times and days. Any primary age girls are welcome to join this group. STREET DANCE CLASSES

The classes run in the hall of Allanton church on Thursdays from 5.30pm to 7pm. New members are welcome. YOUTH GROUP

Meets on Fridays in the senior citizens’ centre from 7pm to 9pm.

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.

OVERTOWN

CHURCH

The morning service in Overtown Parish Church this Sunday is at 11am. There will be a crèche for younger children. All visitors to the church will be made most welcome. The church will be open on Wednesdays from 11am to noon for quiet prayer and contemplation 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. LINE DANCING CLASSES

The classes are held on Wednesdays in the hall of Overtown church, starting with a beginners’ and refreshers’ class from 12.30pm. Followed by the main class from 1.15pm until 2.45pm, all ages and abilities are welcome.

CLELAND

COUNTRY DANCING

Scottish Country Dancing class restarted last Monday in Cleland Community Centre. The class runs from 2pm to 3.30pm and all levels are welcome for fun, fitness and friendship.

MOTHERWELL AND WISHAW

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. BOWLING CLUB

Wishaw South Bowling Club’s function hall is available and is free to hire. To book call 01698 373040. DALZIEL CHURCH

The October Community Breakfast will be held this Saturday from 10am until 11.30am. Do come along and enjoy some time together with a chat plus hot filled rolls and tea/coffee available. No charge made and all most welcome.

On Sunday Rob Jones leads worship with assistance for the deaf provided by Paula (Electronic Notetaking) and Anne (BSL). For all unable to attend there is an invitation to join in via the live link at the church website (dalzielstandrews.org.uk) or catch up later on YouTube. A separate stream is available to assist the deaf and hard of hearing.

The Carpet Bowls Group meet on Monday and Thursday afternoons from 2pm until 4pm. The prayer group meet each Wednesday at 1pm in the prayer room with the Men’s Club meeting each Monday evening at 7.30pm. The choir practice takes place each Wednesday evening starting at 7.30pm.

The Sisterhood meets on October 16 at 2pm. The members will have a talk from Deborah and Lorna about the challenges of dementia.

This year’s Christmas Craft Table Top Sale will take place from 11.00am on Saturday, November 2. Tables can be hired for £10 from Alex Baird on 01698 262915. While the sale takes place there is a chance to drop into the small hall to buy a hot filled roll plus a cup of tea or coffee. UNITED REFORM CHURCH

Wishaw United Reformed Church Harvest Thanksgiving and Communion service on Sunday, October 20, at 11.15am in Coltness Community Centre and will be conducted by Rev. Jan Adamson. Everyone welcome. The Women’s Union meets every Wednesday at 2.00pm and new members are welcome. ENGINEERS MEETING

The next branch meeting of the Royal Engineers Association will be held on Friday, October 18,at the indoor bowling club in Coatbridge, commencing at7.30pm. All serving and retired Sappers are welcome,so why not come along and maybe catch up with old friends.

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.

NEWMAINS

CLASSES A computer basics course will give technophobes an introduction into using a computer with an SQA qualification 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.