District news

MOTHERWELL AND WISHAW

CHURCH

Morning worship this Sunday, February 16 in Dalziel St Andrew’s parish church will be led by locum minister, Rob Jones. Assistance for those who are deaf or hard of hearing will be provided by Helen (BSL signer) and Paula (electronic note taker).

For anyone unable to attend the services, it is available on the church’s website, www.dalzielstandrews.org.uk. A live stream is also available to catch-up on YouTube. There is also a separate stream for those who are deaf or hard of hearing.

The men’s club on Monday evening will hold a Scot’s night in the large church hall at 7pm. Bill Simpson will provide the entertainment with singers and recitations. Tickets cost £7 and are available from any member of the club. The Guild, on Tuesday afternoon, will hear about the work of Crossreach from church elder Liann Weir. The Sisterhood, on Wednesday afternoon, will welcome Jack McKells who will be giving a talk on missionary work.

The prayer group gathers each Wednesday at 1pm in the prayer room. Prayer requests are always welcomed and these can be dropped into the request box at the church or sent via the form which can be found on the church’s home page.

The congregational board meets this Thursday, February 13 at 6.45pm, followed by a meeting of the kirk session at 7.30pm.

The induction service of the church’s new minister, the Rev Alistair May, will take place on the evening of Tuesday, February 25, starting at 7pm.

All members of the church community are invited to attend this special event.

Refreshments will be served in the large hall of the church after the service, to all will be made most welcome.

The Lanarkshire District fellowship of the Boys’ Brigade will be holding a charity concert on Saturday, February 29.

Doors will be open at 7pm, and the concert will begin at 7.30pm.

All proceeds from this event will be donated to two local charities, Hope for Autism and You are My Sunshine.

Entertainment for the evening will be provided by the Wishaw and District Brigade band; the Pipers of LDF; The Jolly B’s from Stonehouse male voice choir, and Royal Scottish National Orchestra organist Mark Hindley.

Tickets cost £5, and these are available to purchase from John Williams. All welcome. PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

Motherwell Photographic Society played host to Strathaven Camera Club for their round of the GDPU image battle. The judge on the night was Hunter Kennedy of Carluke camera club. He gave each image a comprehensive critique including suggestions on how it could be improved. Often this could simply be by adjusting the contrast of the image to correct any over or under exposures. Strathaven were the eventual winners at the end of a very entertaining evening.

Five members of the Motherwell Photographic Society have received awards in the 2019 South Lanarkshire photographic competition.

Andrea Fraser was awarded a Commended for her image, Robin, while Brian Saberton received third place for his image, Spring and Dominic Smith’s Corra Linn received a Commendation. Dallas Carter received two Highly Commended awards for her images, Autumn at

Chatelherault and Bridge over the River. Margaret Dewar was the most successful member with six images receiving awards. Guns and Smoke, All Dressed Up, Meerkat and Pink Flower were all Highly Commended. Her image of the Old St Bride’s Kirk received third place in the History of South Lanarkshire section. She was awarded first place in the Nature and Animals section for her image entitled, White Flower. The full portfolio will be on display at Chatelherault Country Park until March 1.

Due to short notice, the centre will be closed, and there will be no meeting of the society this Thursday, February 13. As it should have been the hand-in night for the next projected image competition on February 27, members who wish to enter images should e-mail these to Wilson Murray.

For more information on any of the above, visit their website, www. motherwellphotographicsociety.co.uk or Facebook page. The web page also has a members’ gallery where you can view further examples of their work. CRAFT GROUP

Motherwell Ladies of Steel community craft group enjoyed a visit from representatives of the Scottish Fire Service last month. The fire fighters from Motherwell Fire Station gave the ladies some very useful information and advice on fire safety in our homes.

The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 26, between 7pm and 8.30pm in Motherwell Baptist Church, at Windmillhill Street, Motherwell with visitors from Get Ahead Hats Lanarkshire. For more information, visit the group’s Facebook page. ROTARY CLUB

A number of rotarians and their spouses from the Motherwell and Wishaw Rotary Club travelled through to Edinburgh to see a performance of the the Lion King last week. There was a large turnout of members and friends at ‘A Taste of Burns’ evening held in the Bentley Hotel. Rotarian Des Donnelly gave the Address to the Haggis, while the club secretary gave the Selkirk Grace. The musical entertainment was provided by Cameron Hill from Kilmarnock who is a passionate Burns enthusiast. In addition to his music, Cameron gave a wonderfully entertaining rendition of Tam o’ Shanter. The Immortal Memory was given by Gerry Dunn who used his talk to express his love of Burns songs and poems. The Toast to Love was given by Claire Herbert, chaplain to the Lodging House Mission in Glasgow. Claire who is a deacon with the Church of Scotland lives in East Kilbride. She is involved in a number of speaking engagements on a range of topics including her journey into the ministry, the role of a Deacon, tackling violence against women, and the work of the a lodging house mission. The piper for the evening was Claire’s husband Craig who is the pipe major of East Kilbride pipe band. The raffle raised a magnificent £1000 for The Lodging House Mission in Glasgow. Afterwards president Andrew Murray gave the toast to “our guests”, and the senior vice president provided a comprehensive vote of thanks. BOWLING CLUB

Seniors members of Houldsworth Bowling Club will hold their annual general meeting in the clubhouse this Thursday, February 13 at 1.30pm. The members AGM will follow on Monday, February 17 at 7.30pm in the same venue. RAMBLING CLUB

The Holey Soles Rambling Club will travel from Alloway to Ayr for their next walk on February 23. The coach will leave from outside St Bernadette’s church hall, at Logan’s Road, Motherwell at 10.30am. New members will be made welcome. For inquiries on any of the above, contact Margaret Campbell on 01698 269277. SOUTH WISHAW CHURCH

Today’s noon service will be followed by refreshments.

Thursday’s Sharing Circle will start at 12.30pm with a light lunch day.

The cafeteria runs between 10am and 1pm on Saturdays and will see Team A on duty this week, and the youth clubs run that evening at 7pm.

The worship service this Sunday, February 16 will be conducted by Rev Terry Moran.

The Guild are holding a guest night at the church on Monday, February 17, starting at 7.30pm.

Upcoming events at South Wishaw church will include an afternoon tea on Saturday, February 29 at 2pm to 4pm; tickets for this event are available from the church or by phoning 0773422726.

A leap year music festival will be held at the church between February 28 and March 1; further details on this event are available by contacting South Wishaw church on 01698 375306. WISHAW BAPTIST CHURCH

The morning service this Sunday, February 16 is at 11am and will be conducted by the Rev Gordon Ross.

The next ladies fellowship group’s Bible study meeeting will be led by the Rev Tom Glover on Monday, February 17 at the usual time. CHURCH

Wishaw United Reformed church communion service will be held in Coltness Community Centre this Sunday, February 16 at 11.15am and will be conducted by the Rev Jan Adamson.

The women’s union will host a games and activities event at the same venue that afternoon at 2pm, and the Girls’ Brigade will meet at their usual time of 6.30pm. WISHAW YMCA AGM

The annual general meeting of the Wishaw YMCA will take place on Friday, March 27 at 7pm, in St Patrick’s parochial hall, Craigneuk. All members welcome.

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CAMBUSNETHAN CLUB

Entertainment for members and guests begins with social dancing in the concert hall and cash bingo on Thursday; cabaret and dancing plus bingo on Friday;

and cabaret and dancing in the concert hall plus bingo on Saturday. Snowball of £150 and treasure chest.

CHURCH

The service this Sunday, February 16, in Cambusnethan Old and Morningside church is at the usual time of 11.30am and will be conducted by locum minister, Mr White.

He can be contacted on 01555 890704 for visitations and pastoral care.

All youth organisations have resumed their meetings at their usual times during the week, and members or new members are welcome.

The choir meets on Thursday evenings at 7.30pm and are always looking for new members. The lunch club runs between 11.30am and 12.45pm and there are spaces for anyone wishing to share this facility; contact Irene Anderson on 01698 359079 for further information.

The Guild’s next meeting on Tuesday, February 18 will begin at 7.15pm and will welcome a speaker from St Andrew’s Hospice.

Lanarkshire District Fellowship of the Boys’ Brigade, partnered with local charities, Hope for Autism and You Are My Sunshine, are holding a one-off charity concert on Saturday, February 29 at 7.30pm in Dalziel St Andrew’s church at Merry Street, Motherwell.

Tickets cost £5, and can be ordered from Graeme Vincent Brigade officer.

Supporting acts at the event will include Wishaw and District Brigade band, the Pipers of LDF, The Jolly Bs of Stonehouse male voice choir and organist, Mark Hindley from the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. MADE4U IN ML2

Activities at the centre on Greenfield Drive, Wishaw this week begins 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 staff at the centre if you would like to attend on Tuesday, so that they can order your meal. New members welcome. Your Thursday Club runs from 2-4pm. For enquiries on any of the above, contact the centre on 01698 384030 or visit their Facebook page.

NEWMAINS

CLASSES

A computer basics course runs from 9.30-11.30am 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.