District news
SHOTTS
Items of news for inclusion in the Shotts news section should be emailed to dinsdey@gmail.com or can be phoned in to 07849194456 on a Thursday evening before 9pm. 3RD SHOTTS SCOUT GROUP
The scout hall at 100 Benhar Road, Shotts, 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 BREASTFEEDING GROUP
This is a new group and meets in St Patrick‘s primary school on Fridays from 10am till 11.30am. For more information, contact the health visiting team on 01501 826654. CHURCH
The EU Congregational Church have their morning service on Sunday at 11.30am. Singing group are now on holiday until August. SALVATION ARMY CORPS
The prayer meeting is at 7pm on Thursday evening The Sunday morning meeting is at 10.45am and is led by Lieutenant Amy-jo Battersby. Friendship Club runs on Tuesdays from 1pm till 3pm. The toddlers’ group, Friday club and the JAM club are now on holiday and will resume in the autumn. Visit the group’s Facebook page to stay up to date with any upcoming events. BON ACCORD CLUB
Entertainment at the club this Saturday, July 27, will see vocal artiste, Tracey Mitchell. The function hall is available to hire for events and weddings. For more information, contact the club on 01501 821542 or visit their Facebook page, where you can see photos of the hall dressed for weddings and events. COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Meets on the first Monday of the month in the Community Centre, on Kirk Road, Shotts at 7.30pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend these meetings. Visit the group’s Fcebook page at Shotts Community Council, or ask to be added to their emailing list to be kept up-to-date. SLIMMING GROUP
Has classes ever y Wednesday at 9.30am, 5.30pm and 7.30pm in Epic Studios, Shottskirk Road (above Ladbrokes at Dykehead Cross). For more information about the classes, contact Jacqueline on 07492065611. Everyone welcome. ARTSKOOL
Is an exciting project for children and adults alike. It offers art classes for all ages. Mondays from 6pm till 7.30pm is for ages eight to 11, Tuesdays from 10.30am till noon is for adults, with a class for four to seven-yearolds from 6pm till 7.30pm. On Wednesdays from 6pm till 7.30pm, there’s a class for ages 12 and over. Additional classes can be scheduled based on demand. For more information or to join a class, call Claudia on 07913947778. ST PATRICK’S FURNITURE PROJECT (SHOTTS)
Why not give the project a visit? The project’s thrift shop at 261 Station Road is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10am till 3pm, the warehouse at 100 Calderhead Road is open Monday to Friday, from 9.30am to 4pm. For more information on any of the above, contact the project on 01501 821187. CALDERHEAD ERSKINE CHURCH
The Kirk session has now appointed Rev Iain Murdoch as locum minister for Calderhead Erskine Parish Church.
If any member of the congregation wishes the help of a minister or requires a listening ear, please contact Iain Murdoch on 01555 773891; 07887 595498 ( mobile) or email iaincmurdoch@ btopenworld.com.
Do also let him know of anyone who is sick at home or in hospital.
Services at Calderhead Erskine Church are held at 11am every Sunday in Shotts, and at 12.30pm in Allanton. IRONWORKS BOWLING CLUB
The Fair end triples will be played this Saturday, July 27, at 10am. This will be followed by bingo and dancing to Satisfaction with Diane Fields the following week on August 3.
The Lanarkshire top ten will see Shotts away to Bellshill at 2pm on Sunday, July 28.
Upcoming fixtures will include the gents senior invitation pairs at 10am on August 1, and the gents club rinks at noon on August 3.
HARTHILL
CLASS
A computer basics course takes place in Harthill Community Centre on Monday nights from 6pm to 8pm.
For more information, contact Emma Taylor, community learning and development worker on 01698 274347.
ALLANTON
CHURCH
The service, Discovery club and creche is at 12.30pm this Sunday, July 28. LUNCH CLUB
The lunch club runs in the senior citizens’ centre on Mondays and Wednesdays with all welcome to come along. YOUTH GROUP
The youth group takes place in the senior citizens’ centre on Fridays, between 7pm and 9pm. MINERS’ SOCIAL CLUB
Allanton Miners’ Social Club have entertainment for members and guests throughout the week.
On Tuesday, there will be indoor bowls, pool and darts from 7pm till 11pm.
On Thursday, there is bingo with play your cards, pool and darts from 7pm till 11pm.
On Friday, there is pool, darts and karaoke in the refurbished lounge at 7.30pm with free entry.
CRAIGNEUK
ST PATRICK’S PAROCHIAL HALL
Mondays: Jive 8-9.30pm; Tuesday s : R i n c e o i r i Maccionnaith Canny Irish dance school 6.30-8pm;
Wednesdays: Nstar dance and fitness 5-7.30pm, bingo.
Thursdays: Thursday club 1.30-2.45pm, indoor bowling 7-9.30pm.
SGF Gym hold classes Monday to Thursday from 6.30-8.30pm. Contact SGF Gym for more information. ORANGE HALLS EVENTS
Events in Craigneuk orange hall this week begins with tonight’s Craigneuk Golden Star RBP 121 meeting at 7pm.
Craigneuk Imperial Ladies Flute Band practice at 7.30pm on Thursday; new members welcome, tuition is available for beginners.
On Monday there is a bingo night for eyes down at 7.30pm. Craigneuk True Defenders Flute Band practice starts on Tuesday at 7.30pm.