November 2007
Thursday 1st
9:00am
Thought of the Month
For you to share with others
Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath.
Friday 2nd
10:00am
Word Processing - part 2
Forth Community Resource Centre
4-week follow-on from Introductory Courses.
11:00am
Scrapbooking - Brag books & keepsake cards
Carstairs Junction Hall
2 week course organised by Forth Community Resource Centre
Sunday 4th
7:30pm
Navarra Quartet
Greyfriars Church
This group is brought to you by Music in Lanark and will perform Haydn - String Quartet in B flat, Op.76 No. 4 (The Sunrise)
Beethoven String Quartet in F, Op. 18 No. 1
Respighi String Quartet in D (1924)
Tickets will be available one week beforehand from Upstairs Downstairs, 8 Bloomgate and Jo'Beala, St Vincent Place. Cost £10 (Concessions £5 for job-seekers and those on income support. School pupils free.
Monday 5th
5:00pm
Guy Fawkes Night
All over
Follow the Fireworks Code and have a happy Guy Fawkes night - and remember to keep pets in doors at night over the next few days!
7:30pm
Come Ceilidh
Harry Smith Complex, Lanark
Join Nell Broadbridge for Ceilidh dancing until 9 p.m. each Monday.
More details from Nell on 01555 662212
Tuesday 6th
7:00pm
Jewellery Making
Carnwath Town Hall
3 week course organised by Forth Community Resource Centre
7:30pm
Carluke Country Dance Class
Kirkton Church Hall, Station Road, Carluke
Interested? Why not come along and join us. No experience necessary - tuition given.
Wednesday 7th
9:30am
Lanark Museum Trust Training
ALVO 2 Hope Street Lanark ML11 7LZ
Curatorial skills
One day course
Only ten places available.
9.30 am for 10.00 am start finishing 16:00 pm
Tea, coffee and sandwich lunch will be provided.
New volunteers welcome
Fo r more information and to book your place please contact John Young at jly@btinternet.com
or Paul Archibald at lanarkmuseum@hotmail.com
12:00pm
Easy Steps to an Eco Friendly Home
Keep draughts out!
Close curtains over windows AND doors and fit draught excluders
7:00pm
Patchwork - Introduction
Carstairs Community Centre
3 week course organised by Forth Community Resource Centre
7:30pm
Come Ceilidh
St John's Church Hall, Carluke
Come and enjoy Ceilidh dancing with Nell Broadbridge until 9 p.m. each Wednesday
Thursday 8th
7:00pm
Decoupage - Introduction
Tarbrax Village Hall
2 week course organised by Forth Community Resource Centre
Saturday 10th
10:00am
Ceramics for Christmas
Forth Community Resource Centre
Back by popular request. 2 week course.
7:00pm
Fireworks Celebration
Glespin Community Hall
Glespin Community Group have organised a family night firework celebration with "Hell for Leather" providing musical entertainment for the evening.
Monday 12th
7:30pm
Come Ceilidh
Harry Smith Complex, Lanark
Join Nell to enjoy dancing the night away.
Further details if required from Nell Broadbridge on 01555 662212
Tuesday 13th
6:30pm
Introduction to the Internet
ALVO 2 Hope Street Lanark
Come along and learn how to surf the net. It's really easy when you know how and then you could show off to your friends who don't know how.
7:00pm
Flower Arranging for Christmas
Forth Community Resource Centre
Back by popular demand! 2 week course.
7:30pm
Carluke Country Dance Class
Kirkton Church Hall, Station Road, Carluke
Group meets every Tuesday. New members welcome. If you like to dance why not join us.
Wednesday 14th
10:00am
Introduction to computing
Carstairs Community Centre
8 weeks course suited to complete beginners organised by Forth Community Resource Centre (4 dates set to 5th December - 4 dates to be set in New Year)
7:30pm
Come Ceilidh
St John's Church Hall, Carluke
Enjoy a good night out - join Nell to dance the night away.
More details if required from Nell Broadbridge on 01555 662212
Thursday 15th
Friday 16th
8:00pm
Harry Connick Jr
Clyde Auditorium SECC
All the way from the USA to Glasgow SECC in support of his recent albums.
16th November 2007 8 P.M
Clyde Auditorium SECC
To book your ticket and for further details Click Here
Saturday 17th
10:00am
Christmas Market
Lanark High Street
Stalls with all sorts of gifts and delights!
A fairground to help keep the children amused and there is also a entertainment stage which will hold a range of musical events for all tastes.
10:00am
Snacks available
St Nicholas Church Hall Castlegate
The tea room at St Nicholas Church Hall in the Castlegate will be open between 10 am and 3 p.m. to provide tea, coffee,home baking. At 12Noon home made soup and filled rolls will also be available. Why not go along and enjoy a wee cuppa to keep you going at the Christmas Market.
10:00am
Cancer Research UK
Tolbooth Lanark
Cancer Research UK are holding their annual morning market today. Stalls will be available and tickets will also be on sale for the Christmas Dinner Hamper, which includes spirits. The hamper is for eight people
8:00pm
Jazz comes to Biggar
Corn Exchange Biggar
Tetragon, a jazz group will be entertaining people in the Corn Exchange in Biggar at 8.00pm
Sunday 18th
12:30pm
Lloyds Chemist Woodstock
Woodstock Medical Centre
Llyods Chemist, Woodstock Medical Centre is open between 12.30 and 1.30 to dispense prescriptions.
Monday 19th
7:30pm
White Christmas - The Musical
The Edinburgh Playhouse
From Monday 19 November until Saturday 8 December including matinees on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2.30 p.m. Starring Craig McLachlan, Tim Flavin, Lorna Luft and Ken Kercheval.
Book on 0870 606 3424 or go online at the Edinburgh Playhouse
11:00pm
Good for You - Good for your Brain
A brain-healthy diet is one that reduces risk of heart disease and diabetes, encourages good blood flow to the brain, and is low in fat and cholesterol. One American study found a 60% reduction in risk of Alzheimer's diease in people who ate oily fish at least once a week.
Tuesday 20th
1:00pm
Information for You and Your Health
Tinto Hotel Symington
HAVOC(Having a Voice on Change) are hosting an awareness raising event in the Tinto Hotel, Symington. You can go along on and have a chance for a free health check and ideas for a healthier lifestyle. There will also be opportunities for local organisations to provide information including volunteering, job opportunities leisure pursuits, personal safety and many more. Time is 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm. Free transport is available. If you require any further information and for the details of transport to the event please contact HAVOC on 0870 850 6494 or email HAVOC
If you would like further information about HAVOC itself please check out their website by Clicking Here
Wednesday 21st
2:00pm
Internet for Beginners - Silver Surfers Event
Forth Community Resource Centre
2-week introduction suited to complete beginners, with opportnity to try out equipment from AbilityNet.
6:00pm
Want to Start Your Own Business?
Atrium Business Centre Coatbridge
Are you thinking of starting up in business in Lanarkshire but have no idea where to start? Or have you recently started in business and are looking for support and guidance to ensure success in your crucial first year?
If yes, why not go along to a networking event called Up and Running today, Wednesday 21st November starting at 6.00 pm. You can find out what support is available and speak with like minded people. For more information tel 01236 702020 or to book call 0845 6096611
6:30pm
Christmas Fair
St Mary's Church Clubrooms
St Mary's Primary PTA are holding a Christmas Fair from 6.30 to 8.30 p.m. Entry is £1 for adults and free for children. All are welcome to come along.
8:00pm
The Dominant String Quartet
Municipal Hall High Street Biggar
The Dominant String Quarter from Russia together with Megumi the pianist of teh Fujita Piano Trio will present String Quarter in A no 1 by Borodin and other works. Tickets are £8 and students and accompanied children are free. For further information please contact Margaret Filshie on 01899 220119 or Biggar Music
8:42pm
Come Ceilidh
St John's Church Hall, Carluke
Fancy a new form of exercise - join Nell each Wednesday
Thursday 22nd
7:00pm
Sugarcraft - Introduction
Tarbrax Village Hall
2 week course organised by Forth Community Resource Centre
Friday 23rd
11:00am
Card making for Christmas
Carstairs Junction Hall
2 week course organised by Forth Community Resource Centre
12:00pm
German Christmas Market
St Enoch Square, Glasgow
Running to 23 December 2007. Visit website for more details
7:30pm
Emotional Tramps Theatre Co
Corn Exchange Biggar
The Emotional Tramps Theatre Company are putting on a production of "Shakers" in the Biggar Corn Exchange.
The show is set in a bar and tells the amusing tales of four waitresses and their various clientelle. The shows lasts for about one and half hours. Tickets are available from the Corn Exchange Box Office and cost £8 for adults and £6 for concessions. The theatre co are also looking to recruit fresh talent and more information can be obtained by emailing Elizabeth O'Raw
Saturday 24th
10:00am
Christmas Art Exhibition
Corra Linn Studio New Lanark
On November 24th and 25th from 10 am to 4 pm each day there is a Christmas Art Exhibition by the Corra Linn Art Group and being held at Corra Linn Studio. The Dyeworks, New Lanark.
10% of sales will be donated to Lanarkshire Cancer Care Trust. This is an excellent opportunity to buy original Christmas gifts.
11:00am
Pins & Ribbons (pinflair) workshop
Carnwath Town Hall
Organised by Forth Community Resource Centre
11:00am
Christmas Gift Fayre
The Tall Ship, Glasgow
Running over 24 & 25 November from 11am to 4pm.
Visit The Tall Ship website for more details.
8:00pm
Harry the Polis
East Kilbride Arts Centre
Harry Morris will show you a side of the Scottish police Service which the public don't normally get to see, the lighter side!
After almost 30 years with Strathclyde Police, Harry has seen it all.
Page after page of strange people and stranger events, all resulting in the funniest collection of stories, tales, anecdotes, jokes and 'lies' for many a year.
This is Glasgow humour at its ultimate best! Sometimes dark and sometimes tragic, but always very funny.
Suitable for all ages
Tickets cost £5
For more information tel East Kilbride Arts Centre on 01355 261000 or by email East Kilbride Arts Centre
Sunday 25th
10:00am
Christmas Art Exhibition
Corra Linn Studio. New Lanark
Christmas Art Exhibition being held in the Corra Linn Studios, The Dyeworks, New Lanark. 10% of each sale will be donated to Lanarkshire Cancer Care Trust. Why not go along and start to stock up on your Christmas gifts.
Monday 26th
3:00pm
Christmas Card Lists
ALVO
Do you get writers cramp at this time of the year? Learn how to make a mailing list and print onto labels.
6:30pm
Introduction to email & internet
ALVO 2 Hope Street Lanark
Wonder what all the fuss about surfing the net is all about, well come along to this short course, suited to complete beginners and find out. You will also learn how to set up an email account and send and receive emails
7:30pm
Come Ceilidh
Harry Smith Complex, Lanark
If you enjoy dancing join Nell each Monday. Cost �3.50. More details from Nell on 01555 662212
11:00pm
Good for You - Good for your Brain
A high intake of folate (folic acid) has been shown in a study to reduce risk of Alzheimer's by up to 55%. Fortified cereals, green leavy veg, OJ, yeast extract and liver are all good sources.
Tuesday 27th
9:15am
Protecting Children Advice
Murray Owen Centre East Kilbride
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
7:30pm
Carluke Country Dance Class
Kirkton Church Hall, Station Road, Carluke
Why not join us. No experience necessary and new members are always welcome.
Wednesday 28th
7:00pm
Flower Arranging
Carstairs Community Centre
2 week course organised by Forth Community Resource Centre
7:00pm
Jewellery making for Christmas
Forth Community Resource Centre
Bead, crystals and wire. 2 week course.
7:30pm
Come Ceilidh
St John's Church Hall, Carluke
Join us for fun and exercise. Details from Nell on 01555 662212
Thursday 29th
7:30pm
Lanark Garden Club
Kirkfieldbank Hall
Roses and Rose Growing is the topic of Laurence Marcantonio, Director of the National Rose Society.
7:30pm 29th November 2007
7:30pm
Friends of Lanark Museum
Tolbooth, Lanark
The Friends of Lanark Museum will be holding a workshop evening on the subject of the historic village of Nemphlar. Interested 'Friends' and non-members alike are welcome to attend and invited to bring along any photos, items, information, etc on the village
8:00pm
An Audience with Dorothy Paul
East Kilbride Arts Centre
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to hear Dorothy Paul talk about her life, career and memories of East Kilbride!
East Kilbride Arts Centre is situated at 51 - 53 Old Coach Road, East Kilbride G74 4DU
For more information tel 01355 261000
or email East Kilbride Arts Centre
Suitable for adults
Friday 30th
5:30pm
Christmas Lights on in East Kilbride
Hunter Street The Village East Kilbride
Santa and Cinderella w ill be there to help spread the Christmas magic around. Why not go along to see the
Christmas Lights being switched on at
Hunter Street The Village East Kilbride
G74 . Enjoy the entertainment and giveaways.
