East Kilbride News

Glassford

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On Friday, January 9, at 7.30pm in the Village Hall, the Glassford seniors will hold their first Bingo Night of the year. All are welcome to go along and join them for a fun game with good prizes, home baking for supper and a raffle.

Glassford WRI

Due to adverse weather conditions, Glassford Women’s Rural Institute meeting on December 11 was cancelled. It is hoped no inconvenie­nce was suffered by members. Tomorrow (Thursday), January 8, the first meeting of the New Year will be held at 7.30pm in the Village Hall, when paramedics will tell members something about their work and give tips on first aid.

Local contact Mrs Anne Wilde 01355 303810 Whist Drive

Eaglesham Bowling Club continue their fortnightl­y whist drives tomorrow (Thursday), January 8, in the pavilion in Cheapside Street at 7.30pm. Admission is £4, which includes tea. All welcome. Tickets are available from Marrette Craig, telephone 01355 302359.

This Saturday, January 10, from 7pm, Fiona Kettlewell’s White Cart Ceilidh Band will be leading the dancing in the Carswell Hall for the Carswell Celebratio­n Ceilidh. A buffet supper will also be provided. It is a

Ceilidh

The Carmunnock branch of the Guild will be starting off 2015 on Monday, January 12, when their guest speaker will be Mr Tim Cocking. Tim will be speaking about “Bright Care”. The Guild meet in the Reid Hall in Waterside Road every Monday afternoon at 2pm, and they would be very happy to welcome any guests.

Autumn Club

The Autumn Club will start the new year off today (Wednesday) January 7 with some entertainm­ent for their members. Their guest will be Douglas Jenkinson and club president Jim McCready would like to see a full house for the start of the 2015 season. The Autumn Club meet at 2pm in the Reid Hall Waterside Road, every second Wednesday, and they welcome ladies and gentlemen who are 55 years of age and over. For further informatio­n on club activities, please contact Jim McCreadie on 0141 644 4579.

Preservati­on Society

Carmunnock Preservati­on Society have been encouraged by the excellent comments they have received regarding the recent launch of their new website, www.carmunnock.com. You can view a host of images of old Carmunnock, most of which was accumulate­d by the late Mr Peter Christie with help from one the society’s founder members, the late Bob Crawford. The society are very grateful for the many images were donated by so many residents, and they hope residents, both present and past will find them of interest.

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