Shotts News
Any news items for inclusion in the Shotts news section should be emailed to dinsdey@hotmail.co.uk or can be phoned in to 01501 825294 on a Sunday evening before 9pm. Shotts Gala Day The committee will have their annual general meeting in the Station Hotel on October 19, at 6.30pm. There is a Hallowe’en disco on Saturday, October 29, in the Marble Club from 6.30pm to 10.30pm with Loony Toons Disco. Tickets cost £3 and can be obtained from Sandra, Kirsty or Elaine on the committee. There will be hot dogs on sale and lots of games, as well as prizes for the best dressed adults and children. All funds raised will go towards next year’s Gala day. Epic Studios are having a bring and buy sale on Sunday, October 23, from 10am to 2pm. The hire of a table and/ or a rail will be available to sell any unwanted items (nearly new and good condition only). For more information on the sale or to book a space, contact epicelementz@btinternet. com or message their Facebook page at Epic Studios. Shotts and District Rotary Club members completed their annual sponsored walk around Beecraigs Park, near Linlithgow on Sunday, October 9. The total raised should exceed £600, most of which will go to local groups and organisations. For further information about the club, contact the secretary, David McCloy on 07961204871 or email davidmccloysnr@hotmail.com. 1st Shotts Company Girls’ Brigade If you are looking for something to do on a Wednesday night, why not join in for some fun and friendship. The Girls’ Brigade is all about making new friends, discovering new things and, above all, having fun. The girls enjoy lots of different activities from crafts and competitions, to drama and displays. There are also opportunities for them to widen their horizons by learning new skills, gaining awards and making a difference in their local community. The youngest members are the Explorers and any girls who are in P1-3 can join in from 6pm to 7.30pm. Any girls who are in P4-7 are old enough to join as a Junior, who meet from 6pm to 7.30pm and P6-7 girls come along at 6pm to 8pm. The Juniors take on new challenges through a variety of different activities, working towards gaining badges. They will also be able to demonstrate how much they have learned through displays and competitions. They are also able to visit a variety of different places throughout Scotland on day trips or at times for a weekend. The Brigaders are the oldest girls in the company and any girls who are at secondary school can come along on Wednesdays from 6pm to 8pm. The Brigaders take on more challenging work but there’s also lots of adventure involved. They are able to take part in outdoor pursuits and adventure sports and might even be able to go on a Brigade holiday or activity weekend. They can also work towards obtaining the Queen’s Award and various levels of the Duke of Edinburgh awards scheme, which will help them to grow in confidence and develop new skills for the future. 1st Shotts Company is waiting and welcomes old and new members, and looks forward to seeing everyone at Calderhead Erskine Church Hall on Wednesday nights. EU Congregational Church On Wednesday, there will be an open church from 11am until 1pm when the minister will be present. Come along for a time of quiet contemplation and prayer. There will be a managers meeting tonight (Wednesday) at 7pm. On Sunday, the morning service is at 11.30am. On Tuesday nights, the singing group meets at 7pm. Lodge St John 471 The regular