9:00am

Final day of the "It all adds up" Exhibition

New Lanark
Exhibition in New Lanark showcasing the peoples and local projects who received monies and support from European Funds over the last twenty years.

6:30pm

Carnwath Coffee Club Evening Fayre

Carnwath Church Hall
Come along and enjoy the various stalls including home baking, jams, jellies, tombolas, plant and books. Admission will be adults £2.50, children £1.50 which includes tea, coffee, juice and a lucky ticket.

6:00pm

Closure of Hyndford Bridge

The Hyndford Bridge Lanark
The Hyndford Bridge in Lanark will be closed for three weeks starting at 7 p.m. on 3rd August 2007 Various diversionary routes will be in progress.

11:00pm

Crawford Gala Day

Crawford
Come along local residents - should be a great day.

12:00pm

Free Craft Demonstrations

Glespin Community Hall
Glespin Community Group have organised for a range of crafters to demonstrate their expertise at Glespin Community Hall on Saturday, from 1pm until 4pm. There will be demonstrations in sugar craft, card making and flower arranging among others, with opportunities for participants to have a go at each of the crafts. Further information about materials and techniques will be available from the demostrators on the day.

6:00am

SQA Exams Results

All homes with SQA exam canditates
Important Information for Candidates who sat SQA Exams in May/June 2007. Candidates will receive their certificates on Tuesday 7 August 2007

2:00pm

Computing For Complete Beginners

ALVO 2 Hope Street Lanark
Do you have a friend or maybe it is yourself who feels that they could work a computer better if they only knew where to go to? Then come along and join us at ALVO 2 Hope Street Lanark. We will help you. This course last for three weeks. Cost £12 Concessions £9 Tel 01555 661233

5:16pm

Marketing and You

Rutherglen Town Hall
How can you effectively market your organisation on a budget? How can you best target the people you want to reach.
Marketing and You is designed to help you understand what marketing tools are available and how best to adapt them you your needs. We will help you to market effectively on a shoe string.

1:11pm

Protecting Children Advice

Murray Owen Centre East Kilbride
The course is open to Voluntary Sector who would like to learn about Protecting children, staff and volunteers who are engaged in services and activities run by voluntary organisations. Please book by contacting Donn Afaty on 01698 454213 or by email to Donna Afaty

1:34pm

Protecting Children Advice

Rutherglen Town Hall
The course is open to the Voluntary Sector who would like to learn about protecting children, staff and volunteers who are engaged in services and activities run by voluntary organisations. To book a place please contact Donna Afaty on 01698 454213 or email donna.afaty

3:49pm

Douglas Flower Show

Douglas Primary School
Show is open from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00p.m. with the official opening taking place at 2:00 p.m. Entry 50p.

9:30am

Glencaple Church Coffee Morning

Roberton Hall
from 10.30am to 2.30pm - why not drop in?

12:00pm

Fun fitness afternoon

Glespin Community Hall
3 hours of fitness for kids and adults alike with Coach Ken and Alex McLean. Come along to Glespin Hall at 1pm or after and join in the fun.

5:30pm

Introduction to E-Mail

ALVO 2 Hope Street Lanark
Come along and find out what this e-mail thing is all about. You will find that it is not rocket science and you may even enjoy yourselves. This course is for two weeks. Cost £8.00 Concessions £6.00 Tel 01555 661233

6:00pm

theGuidLife Editors' Meeting

A.L.V.O. 2 Hope Street Lanark
A chance to get together with other editors and to ask questions and make your views known to Anne, our new Community Manager, Fiona, our Trainer and Amanda, our hosting partner. If you have a microsite, or you'd like to have one, make sure you're there!

Attendees: amanda, frankb

11:00pm

Forth & District Flower and Industrial Show

Forth St Pauls Church Halls
A show case for local produce and crafts. Main Street - behind Church.

8:00am

Abington Show

Littlegill Farm, Abington
A720

9:00am

Lanark 2007 - Scotland's History Festival

Lanark Racecourse, Hyndford Road, Lanark ML11 9TA
Several hundred historical re-enactors from across Britain and Europe re-create life in Scotland at the time of the Vikings and also during the Wars of Independance.

Come and see the largest re-enactment event ever held in Scotland: meet the colourful Rus Vikings and learn how Vikings in the 10th and 11th century lived and fought. Meet William Wallace, Robert the Bruce and the dreaded Longshanks with his English Royal Court.

At least two battles daily, living history and warriors encampments, historic traders encampment, come and try your hand at archery, medieval falconer with public participation, food and crafts street market, on site catering and car parking including disabled, medieval musicians, jesters and jugglers, storytellers, archery tournamenmt for the Lanark Silver Arrow, arena displays, entertainers, combat and other displays.

A totally authentic and unique experience - step back in time and learn how history really was! (See the photo album for pictures.)

Contact: George Topp, Event Manager
01555 665454
Email: lanarkmedievalfestival@hotmail.com
External website

9:00am

Day 2 -Lanark 2007 - Scotland's History Festival

Lanark Racecourse, Hyndford Road, Lanark ML11 9TA
Several hundred historical re-enactors from across Britain and Europe re-create life in Scotland at the time of the Vikings and also during the Wars of Independance.
A totally authentic and unique experience - step back in time and learn how history really was! (See the photo album for pictures.)

Contact: George Topp, Event Manager
01555 665454
Email: lanarkmedievalfestival@hotmail.com
External website

10:00am

Lanark Moor Sensory Garden

Entrance to Lanark Racecourse
Official opening of new sensory garden at the entrance to Lanark Racesourse. Go along and see the fruition of months of hard work by many people some of whom have support needs. The project has been run by Clydesdale Community Initiatives and been funded by South Lanarkshire Council, South Lanarkshire Greenspace, Leaders+, Lloyds TSB and the Big Lottery Fund.

9:00am

Messenger and E-Chatting

Forth Community Resource Centre
Learn to chat on-line with family and friends. This is a two week course starting Monday 20th August 2007

11:00am

Computing for Complete Beginners

ALVO 2 Hope Street Lanark
Due to popular demand we have had to put on another class for complete beginners. This is where you begin with anything about computers. This course helps take you through the steps to help you gain confidence and get the best use out of your time and your computer. The course lasts for three weeks.

2:00pm

Digital Scrapbooking

ALVO 2 Hope Street Lanark
Have you got lots of photographs on your computer that you would like to share with others. Would you like to display them differently add a little panache. Not sure how to do it? Why not come along to this class and we will show you how. The course is for four weeks. Cost £16.00 Concessions £12.00 Tel 01555 661233

5:30pm

Digital Music

ALVO 2 Hope Street Lanark
Would you like to use your computer for more than just writing a letter. How about being able to listen to music? Come along to this class for three weeks and we will have you tapping your feet along to the music. Cost £12.00 Concessions £9.00 Tel 01555 661233

9:00am

Introduction to Computing

Forth Community Resource Centre
Come along and learn the basics. This is a two week course. Tuesday 21 and 28th August 2007. 10am to 12 Noon. Classes are limited to six people. Please telephone 01555 811002 to book your place

5:30pm

Intermediate Word Processing

Carnwath Town Hall
Ever wondered what else word can do well come along and develop your presentation skills. This is a four week couse taking place on 21, 28th August and 4 and 11 September 2007. Please telephone Anne on 01555 811002 to book your place

9:00am

Certified Computer Course:On-line Communication

Forth Community Resource Centre
Explores internet and e-mail skills. Wednesdays 10am to 12 Noon. 22,29 August, 5,12,19,26 September and 3rd October 2007 Assessment Date 10th Ocotber 2007 Please telephone 01555 811002 for more information

9:00am

GuidLife Editors Training

ALVO 2 Hope Street Lanark
A couple of hours spent with Fiona going over any aspect of your site. Do you need to change your password? Do you want to give someone else rights to your site and forgotten how? Maybe how to make it look a little bit more attractive, what photographs would be best? What size should the photographs be before you upload them to your site? How can you add more pages? What adverts can you put on if any? Anything you need to know.

Attendees: desmitchell, davidsmith60

11:00pm

Walk for Life

Stable Lake in Douglas
Volunteers are required to take part in a sponsored walk in aid of Liberian maternity services. The circular walk covers 1.4 km and should take around 20 minutes. If you wish to take part in this event you can contact Wendy Belk on 01864 504083/07787542537 or e-mail her at wendymargaretbelk@hotmail.com

5:00am

Strathaven Balloon Festival

John Hastie Park, Strathaven
An exciting event for the whole family. At 6am the balloonists will begin their flights over the beautiful Lanarkshire countryside. Then on the Saturday afternoon a lot of activities will be on offer, such as: music from the Bellshill Concert Band, a demonstration by Falkirk Falconry, the Kite Club of Scotland, line dancers, dog agility, Irish dancers, marching from the Strathaven Pipe Band, a funfair, children's entertainment, craft stalls and a tombola stand. Also at night the sky appears to be truly spectacular as the balloonists prepare for an evening "glow" - which should not be missed!

A whole weekend of events - find out more on their website.

1:00pm

Monteith House Summer Fete

Monteith House Nursing Home Carstairs
Come along and have a good time. Home baking available. All donations towards a good cause. Hopefully the weather will be good.

11:00pm

Tips of the Week

All houses
Easy steps to an eco friendly home.
Lag pipes and install loft and cavity wall insulation for big savings on your bills.

3:19pm

Fair Share Signage

Carnwath Town Hall
Public meeting in Carnwath Town Hall to discuss what sort of information the village wants put on an information board which is to be placed somewhere in the village.

6:00pm

Fair Share Signage

St Paul's Church Hall
All are invited to a public meeting to discuss a proposed local signage scheme which will involve a large sign baord at the layby at Harelaw roundabout on the A706. Also to be discussed is the idea of individaul smaller signage boards at four villages including Forth. Come along to look at the proposals and give your ideas. Tea will be supplied.

2:00pm

Introduction to Word Processing

ALVO 2 Hope Street Lanark
Want to find out how to type up a document, how to underline words within a letter and all the useful things that you can do with a word document then start with this class. It lasts for two weeks. Cost £8.00 Concessions £6.00 Tel 01555 661233

5:30pm

Introduction to the Internet

ALVO 2 Hope Street Lanark
Do you watch or listen to programmes on the television or radio and hear things like if you want further information then got to www. etc. Come along and find out what all the excitement is about. This class is for two weeks. Cost £8.00 Concessions £6.00 Tel 01555 661233

1:46pm

Adventure Film Festival

Vue Cinemas
5 themed evenings of award-winning adventure films at Vue Cinemas from 10th to 14 September. Check www.adventurefest.co.uk for details

6:00pm

Fair Share Signage

Community Hall Carstairs Junction
A public meeting will be held regarding the possibility of erecting information signs in the village. It is intended that the signs will provide information on the village's amenites, community groups, events and place of interest. This would be a pilot scheme, exclusive to carstairs Junction and the other villages in the Fare Share area which if succesful could be rolled out across other communities. Everyone in the community is invited to contribute their ideas and suggestions. For more details contact Arthur Grainger or the Fair Share scheme through ALVO in Lanark on 01555 661233