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. LLOL64 are holding a prize and money bingo evening on Monday, October 9; tickets on sale from 7.30pm and eyes down at 8pm, with all proceeds going to charity Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP). For further information on all of the above, see the club notice board.

Drop-in cafe will be held in Greengairs Parish Church hall on Tuesday, October 17, from 1pm to 3.30pm. They are open to all who want to visit and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee with some home baking. 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 who wish to visit. 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 same number above. Kids’ panto The children’s committee’s annual pantomime will be held in the social club on Saturday, December 16. This year’s production will be Aladdin. Children’s party for kids under-six will be held in the social club on Monday, December 18. Doors open at 7pm and the event will run until

9.30pm. Annual visitors will be in attendance, along with Santa Claus. Check the club’s notice board for further information. Councillor’s surgeries Councillor Sophia Coyle hold surgeries in the village’s community hall on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month from 6pm to 6.30pm. Baillies Lane marching band Practice takes place on Tuesdays in the social club from 7pm to 9pm. New flute and drum learners are welcome to attend; call John on 07525 064303 for further details.

Fireworks display A Bonfire night display will be held on Monday, November 6, with the fire being lit at 7pm. The ladies’ committee will supply soup and burgers and each child will receive sweets and juice. Parents are asked to attend and look after their children. De Capo music group Sessions run on Mondays from 6pm to 9pm in the orange hall on Baillies Lane; contact John on 07525 064303 for more.