District News

Camera Club The club’s meeting held last Friday saw a presentation by Des Clinton, FRPS, a highly respected photographer from Drogheda in Ireland. Several guests and members of other clubs attended and a wonderful night was had by all. Des presented an amazing selection of photographs as well as a couple of AV presentations on a wide variety of subjects. These ranged from farming in Eastern Europe, street life in Belfast and life in a Cistercian monastery to Ireland’s abandoned cottages. Each included some wonderfully intimate images and all were accompanied by a very knowledgeable and entertaining commentary from him. It was a fabulous evening and a true inspiration to any aspiring photographer. This Friday, Eddie Telford from Ayr Photographic Society, will judge the second club championship digital competition. Members are also reminded that the club’s ‘It’s a Knockout’ competition will be staged on March 2, for which all members are invited to submit four digital images. However, there is still time to do this and images can be handed in to Hunter Kennedy on disc by Friday this week at the latest. Meetings are held at 7.30pm on Fridays, in St Andrews Parish Church hall in Mount Stewart Street, and visitors and guests are always most welcome. Full details of the club’s busy schedule and contact details, are available on its website at www.carluke-cc.org. Rotary Club The meeting of the Rotary Club of Carluke last week was opened by president Gordon McCallum. After the meal had been served and the business of the evening had been concluded, the speaker Guy Miller Jnr was introduced. His topic for the night was urology and he focused specifically on the subject of the prostate gland. Guy gave a very informative talk on the workings of this organ and explained the risks to older men in developing prostate cancer. He answered many questions on the subject and the vote of thanks was given by Rotarian Jack Kelly. Trefoil Guild Despite the bad weather, last week’s meeting of the guild was well attended and the members enjoyed hearing from representatives of the Dementia charity. Their talk was found to be most informative and following a lively question and answer session, the vote of thanks was given to the guests for their visit. The meeting then concluded with the usual tea and coffee being served, along with a raffle. The next meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 13, at 7.30pm in the Guide hall when guest speaker Lynn Weir will talk to members on her ‘Walk in Peru’. New members are welcome to come along. Monthly draw The winners of the last SNP monthly draw were as follows: Lottie Crawford, St Luke’s Avenue - £100 and Bobby Crawford, Dunard Court - £75. If you would like to take part in this monthly event, contact J Allan on 01555770403 for more information. Drop-in centre There will be an opportunity for members of the community who are experiencing memory difficulties and their loved ones to attend the next drop-in centre in St Andrews Church this Friday. Come along to this friendly and welcoming group and meet up with people in a similar situation to yourself. Doors at the event will be open on the day from 1pm to 3pm. CHAS Coffee morning A charity event is being held in Kirkton Church hall on Saturday, March 3, in aid of the CHAS charity. There will be plenty to browse over and attractions on the day will include many stalls of baked goodies, soft goods, Easter gifts, and a tombola. Tea tickets cost £4 and doors will open at 10am to 1pm. Come along and bring your friends. Charity coffee event A charity coffee morning is being held at St John’s Church this Saturday, at 10am to 1.30pm. This event is being held to raise funds for Kidney Research UK and a warm welcome is extended to all to come along and support the charity. Bowling news This week the town’s two local bowling clubs, Castlehill and Carluke, will be holding their annual general meetings in their respective clubhouses. After the recent snowy weather the club’s members are now looking forward to enjoying a new season of bowls which will be due to commence with the opening of the greens in April. New and youth members are needed at both clubs to keep this once popular sport a firm fixture in the town. Information on membership for the new season is available by contacting both Castlehill and Carluke clubs. Soup Sunday The Sunday morning service held at St John’s Church last weekend was conducted by Rev Ian MacKenzie, a popular and well known visitor to the church. He gave an inspiring sermon on ‘Test or temptation’ and the reader on the day was Liz Barthram. This was followed with a hearty soup lunch held in the church hall afterwards to raise funds for the local Street Level group. St Andrews Church A tea, coffee and friendship service will be held in St Andrew’s Church this Sunday with communion being served at 2pm. A warm welcome is given to all who come along to this service. Student Sunday The presbytery of Lanark has urged all congregations in the district to hold collections at this week’s services in support of those who are currently studying for the ministry within the Church of Scotland. All the monies collected will be distributed to those students who have committed their lives to the service of the Kirk and a special collection will be held during the services on Sunday, March 4. Pancake Saturday The 1st Carluke Girls’ Brigade Company are holding their annual pancake morning on Saturday, March 17. Attractions on the day will include a tombola, toys and teddies stall, face painting for the youngsters, Easter egg game with home baking also on sale. Entry will cost £3 for adults; £2 for children and the event will open in the town from 10am to noon. South Lanarkshire Mobile Shed The Seniors’ Together group are having a promotional tour around South Lanarkshire and will be performing in Carluke Sports Centre on Friday, March 9, at 11am to 2pm with tea and coffee provided. The movement, which originated in Australia and has now become a global phenomenon, involves establishing meeting places for older men to get together, share their hobbies and learn new skills and make new friends. All are welcome. St Athanasius Parish The next social evening for 18s and over will take place this Saturday in the parish hall and doors open at 7pm. A meeting of the local ramblers group will be held in the hall this Thursday at 6.30pm. Tickets are still available for the upcoming St Patrick’s Night on March 17. These cost £10 and will include Irish stew and soda bread. Prize bingo Tickets for the next prize bingo event taking place in the parish hall on Sunday, April 8, are now on sale from St Athanasius Church. Donations of prizes would once again be gratefully received.

Overtown

Overtown Parish Church The service this Sunday, at 11am, will include communion. There will be a creche for younger children and the OK Club for children aged three to P6 and B Club Seven for P7s onwards meets in the church halls at 10.50am to noon. The kids enjoy a mixture of stories, games, singing, crafts, painting and drawing. Old and new members will be made welcome. For more information, call K Crichton on 01698 360580. All visitors to the church will be made most welcome. Women’s group had a great time at their open night last week when they were entertained by representatives from the “Geez A Break” charity, which was thoroughly enjoyed by both members and guests alike. At tonight’s meeting the ladies look forward to welcoming members of the Fire Brigade, who will be speaking about ‘involvement work’. The group meets in the church hall every Wednesday night at 7.30pm. New members will be made welcome. Line dancing class continues this afternoon, starting with the beginners’ and refreshers’ class at 12.30pm. This is followed by the main class at 12.30pm.