District News
Items of news for inclusion in the Shotts news section should be emailed to dinsdey@hotmail.co.uk or can be phoned in to 825294 on a Sunday evening before 9pm. St Patrick’s Opera group presents Spamalot at Howden Park Centre, Livingston from Tuesday, November 7 until Saturday, November 11. The cast always put on a brilliant show and are often mistaken for a professional company. However, they need the support of regular and new patrons if this year’s show is to be a success. This year’s show has lots of good music and comical sections, so whether you are a Monty Python fan or not, order your tickets now for what promises to be a great show. Tickets can be ordered at the venues website www.howdenparkcentre. co.uk or by phoning the box office on 01506 777666. Shotts tenants’ and residents’ association will hold their next meeting in Springhill community hall on Tuesday, November 7, at 7.30pm. For more information, see the group’s Facebook page. Shotts gala day are holding their annual general meeting tonight (Wednesday, October 18) at 6.30pm in the scout hall on Benhar Road. The Halloween party is this Friday, October 21, from 6pm until 10.30pm in Springhill Marble Club. Tickets cost £4 and all children will receive a goody bag. If you shop online, you can now donate to the gala day by using the following link https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/ causes/shottsgaladay/. 3rd Shotts Scout Group The scout hall at 100 Benhar Road is available for any organisations in the community to use and requests to do so should be made to Mrs Mary Lees (Group Scout Leader) on 01501 821658. Shotts and District Rotary Club have their meetings every Wednesday evening in the Station Hotel. Last week, members enjoyed a talk from Dress for Success Scotland, a charity that helps women into employment by finding them work appropriate clothing and running courses, including confidence building. Contact them by email at dressforsuccessscotland@gmail.com or phone 01698 842224. The club are through to round two of the Inter District Club Quiz. For further information about any rotary club matter, contact David McCloy, secretary on 07961204871. EU Congregational Church The church will be open for prayer and contemplation today, from 11am to 1pm, with a short service being held from 11.30am until 12pm. This will be followed by tea and a chat in the big church hall. Ladies fellowship meets on Fridays,