Greengairs

Social club

Activities this week include bingo on Sunday night, with tickets on sale from 8pm and eyes down at 8.30pm. The Lucky Joker is drawn at 8.25pm on Sundays, with tickets – priced £1 – on sale from committee members and bar staff throughout the week. For further information on all of the above, see the club notice board.

Drop-in cafe

will be held in Greengairs Parish Church on Tuesday, August 15, from 1pm to 3.30pm. Those who enjoy good company and home baking are invited along.

Councillor’s surgery

Councillor Sophia Coyle’s next surgery will be held on Wednesday, August 23, at 6.30pm in the community hall.

Back Brae Gospel Hall

The Sunday school runs from 2.30pm to 3.15pm, with the breaking of the bread also taking place on Sunday, at 11am. The evening gospel meeting is held at 6.30pm every Sunday, except the last Sunday of the month when the service runs from 3.30pm to 4.30pm. A prayer and Bible reading is held every Wednesday from 7.30pm to 9pm.

Miners’ memorial

The Stanrigg Miners’ Memorial is open to all. July 9 next year will mark 100 years since 19 miners lost their lives in the disaster and anyone who would like to commemorate the anniversary can call 01236 830637. Transport to the memorial can also be arranged by calling the number above.

Bowling

All bowlers are welcome to compete in the Mick McGahey bowling competition on Saturday, August 19. Ties begin 9.30am.

Baillies Lane marching band

Practice will restart on Tuesday, August 8, in the social club. Anyone who wishes to join will be made welcome.

De Capo music group

Anyone who would like to play the B-flat flute or drums will be made welcome when the group resumes on Monday in Airdrie Orange Hall from 6pm.

Fun day

The children’s committee’s fun day on Sunday was a huge success and organisers wish to thank everyone who came along and helped to support the event in any way.