February 2008
Friday 1st
11:00am
Card Making & Rubber Stamping
Carstairs Junction Hall
A 3 week course organised by Forth Community Resource Centre
7:30pm
Bible Society Concert
Kirkton Church, Carluke
Stonehouse Male Voice Choir will be performing. Tickets priced £5 from Kirkton Church 01555 750778
Saturday 2nd
10:00am
Hat Making
Forth Community Resource Centre
A 4 week course organised by Forth Community Resource Centre
Tuesday 5th
12:15pm
Knitting & Crochet for beginners
Forth Community Resource Centre
A 4 week course organised by Forth Community Resource Centre (fortnightly)
2:00pm
Introductory Course to Computing
ALVO 2 Hope Street Lanark
Due to the adverse weather conditions of last week this class has been reaaranged from last Thursday and will continue on a Thursday evening.See 7th February 2008. There are still a couple of spaces left and to book a place please contact ALVO on 01555 661233 or email ALVO
Wednesday 6th
9:00am
Respect me Training
Brown House Chrichton Uni Campus Dumfires
Bullying........It's Never Acceptable'.
This course will provide delegates with an introduction to bullying behaviours and practical strategies which can be used to combat bullying wherever it occurs.
Respectme will be holding training events in a number of locations across Scotland. All events are free of charge and training venues will be confirmed in due course. If you are interested in participating in any of these events, please complete the Training Registration Form by following the link respectme website. If you have any questions or would like any further information, contact Lesley Lamont on 0844 800 8600.
Thursday 7th
6:30pm
Introductory Course for Complete Beginners
ALVO 2 Hope Street Lanark
This course runs over eight weeks in a serious of four two week modules; Introduction to Computing, Word Processing, Internet and Email. Classes are limited to eight people. To book your place contact ALVO on 01555 661233 or email ALVO We look forward to hearing from you.
Saturday 9th
10:30am
Tree Identification at the Falls of Clyde
Falls of Clyde Centre, New Lanark
Stephen Blow (Reserve Manager) will lead this group. Numbers are limited, booking only. Please contact Lyndsay Mark on 01555 665262. Scottish Wildlife Trust members free: Non-members �2
2:00pm
Birdbox Building at Drumpellier
Drumpellier Country Park Visitor Centre
Go and have some fun making your own bird nesting box for the garden. All tools and materials will be supplied.
Special Requirements: Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Sunday 10th
10:30am
Ducking and Diving
RSPB Barons Haugh Car Park, Motherwell
It may be the coldest part of the year but there is no stopping the birds
as they duck and dive out on Barons Haugh. Go and watch the wildlife with the RSPB.
Although the paths are fairly level they can be muddy so phone to discuss access if mobility is an issue for you.
Bring binoculars. Tel 01698 402090 for more information.
12:30pm
Llyods Chemist Woodstock Med Centr
Llyods Chemist Lanark
Llyods Chemist Woodstock Medical Centre Woodstock Road is the chemist open for filling prescriptions between 12.30 and 1.30 pm
2:00pm
Birdbox Villas
Strathclyde Country Park Visitor Centre
Help your feathered friends find a new home by building a birdbox for them. All materials supplied, you do the work.
7:30pm
Viennese Strauss Gala
Civic Centre, Motherwell ML1 1TW
magical mixture of music, song, and dance this show recreates the nostalgia and romance of the grand ballrooms of 19th Century Vienna. Come and experience a bygone age of glamorous soirees, Strauss waltzes and highlights from some of the great operettas of Strauss, Kalman and Lehar: including Die Fledermaus, The Merry Widow and many more. This spectacular show is performed by soloists from the major British opera companies including Opera North, English National opera and D'oyly Carte.
Monday 11th
2:00pm
Basil Brush : Basil of the Caribbean
Civic Centre, Motherwell ML1 1TW
Shiver me timbers! Basil Brush has taken to the high seas! Basil and his all-star supporting cast go on a swashbuckling boom-tastic adventure on the deserted tropical island of Coco-Loco to search for the precious lost treasure "The Golden Jelly baby!" With buckets of audience participation, join in the treasure hunt with singing and dancing, games, magic and loads of laughs.
7:30pm
Black Holes and White Rabbits
Bank Hall, Forth
A talk by Prof John Brown, Astromomer Royal for Scotland. Organised by Clydesdale Astronomical Society. Non-members welcome. £2 per person.
Tuesday 12th
2:00pm
Flexible Learning
ALVO Lanark
Do you ever feel that if you could just ask someone just one lttle question about computing then
7:30pm
Red Squirrels in Scotland
St Nicholas Parish Church Main Hall at Castlegate, Lanark
Talk by Mel Tonkin, Survey Co-ordinator, Scottish Squirrel Survey.
Free with Scottish Wildlife Trust members.
Thursday 14th
6:30pm
Introduction to Word Processing
ALVO 2 Hope Street Lanark
Using Microsoft Word enables individuals to learn the basics of creating documents. There are no tests, you will learn at your own pace in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. This course is offered at ALVO 2 Hope St Lanark. The course runs for two weeks. To book your place please telephone ALVO on 01555 661233 or email ALVO
7:30pm
Mum's The Word the Last Ever Tour
The Town House Hamiton
Five women, five stories, one common thread - a hilarious and intimate look at motherhood. 'Mums the Word' has played six record-breaking UK tours and a West End run is on the road again, liberating, enlightening, and educating, but mainly just washing the secret, funny, dirty laundry of motherhood in public for the very first time. The all-star cast features Bernie Nolan, star of Brookside and The Bell. This award-winning production has received critical acclaim and attracted sell-out audiences throughout Australia, Canada, and across Europe. Suitable for adults �18.50/�16.50 conc.
Advanced booking is required at the box office. For further information tel 01698 452299 or email The Town House Hamilton
8:00pm
Sarah McQuaid in Concert
Bellshill Cultural Centre John Street, Bellshill ML4
Sarah McQuaid is a singer, guitarist and songwriter. She was born in Madrid, raised in Chicago and lived in Ireland from the mid-nineties until her recent move to Cornwall. Her warm velvet-tinged voice and distinctive guitar style have srawn much praise. This February sees McQuaid bring her traditional tunes and original music to Bellshill Cultural Centre
Friday 15th
7:30pm
Mum's the Word Last Tour Ever
The Town House Hamilton
Five women, five stories, one common thread - a hilarious and intimate look at motherhood. 'Mums the Word' has played six record-breaking UK tours and a West End run is on the road again, liberating, enlightening, and educating, but mainly just washing the secret, funny, dirty laundry of motherhood in public for the very first time. The all-star cast features Bernie Nolan, star of Brookside and The Bell. This award-winning production has received critical acclaim and attracted sell-out audiences throughout Australia, Canada, and across Europe. Suitable for adults �18.50/�16.50 conc.
Advanced booking is required at the box office. For further information tel 01698 452299 or email The Town House Hamilton
Saturday 16th
7:30pm
Mum's the Word last Ever Tour
The Town House Hamiton
Five women, five stories, one common thread - a hilarious and intimate look at motherhood. 'Mums the Word' has played six record-breaking UK tours and a West End run is on the road again, liberating, enlightening, and educating, but mainly just washing the secret, funny, dirty laundry of motherhood in public for the very first time. The all-star cast features Bernie Nolan, star of Brookside and The Bell. This award-winning production has received critical acclaim and attracted sell-out audiences throughout Australia, Canada, and across Europe. Suitable for adults �18.50/�16.50 conc.
Advanced booking is required at the box office. For further information tel 01698 452299 or email The Town House Hamilton
Sunday 17th
Monday 18th
7:00pm
Word Processing - Part 2
Forth Community Resource Centre
A 4 week course organised by Forth Community Resource Centre following on from introductory courses
Tuesday 19th
1:00pm
Calligraphy for Cards
Forth Community Resource Centre
A 2 week course organised by Forth Community Resource Centre
3:13pm
Closing Date Rural Gateway Competition
Rural Gateway Website
This is the closing date for one of the sections for Rural Gateway Photo competition. "My Favourite Place in Rural Scotland" For more information go to Rural Gateway
7:00pm
High School Musical
First ever national tour!
Running from 19 February to 1 March
Ticket master: 0870 060 1730 or visit the website
7:00pm
Flower Arranging
Carnwath Town Hall
A 2 week course organised by Forth Community Resource Centre
Wednesday 20th
9:00am
Respectme Training
Central Library Dundee
Bullying........It's Never Acceptable'.
This course will provide delegates with an introduction to bullying behaviours and practical strategies which can be used to combat bullying wherever it occurs.
Respectme will be holding training events in a number of locations across Scotland. All events are free of charge and training venues will be confirmed in due course. If you are interested in participating in any of these events, please complete the Training Registration Form by following the link respectme website. If you have any questions or would like any further information, contact Lesley Lamont on 0844 800 8600.
7:00pm
Introduction to Computing
Braehead Village Hall, near Forth
A 4 week course organised by Forth Community Resource Centre suited to complete beginners
Thursday 21st
7:00pm
Griddle Baking
Masonic Hall, Forth
Demonstration with Forth & District WRI
Competitions: Decorated tea biscuit and 3 squares of traybake
7:00pm
Keepsake Cards & Brag Books
Tarbrax Village Hall
A 2 week course organised by Forth Community Resource Centre
11:59pm
Lunar Eclipse
The Sky Above
You may be surprised to see a rust-coloured Moon in the sky on 21 February. Early that morning (the evening of the 20 February for observers in North and South America) will be this year�s first and only total eclipse of the Moon and the last one properly visible from the UK until September 2015. For more information Click Here
Friday 22nd
12:00am
Rambo
Local cinemas
Returning to big screen. Check out local cinema listings and, of course, Entertainment Group in theGuidLife!
Tuesday 26th
1:30pm
How to use a Mobile Phone
Tarbrax Village Hall
Did you get a mobile phone for Christmas? or have you had one for a while but do not know how to use all the features? Then this is the class for you. Come along and we will take you through the steps at an easy pace and then you will be able to text with the best of them. To book your place please telephone Forth resource Centre on 01555 811002
6:30pm
Flexible Learning
ALVO 2 Hope Street Lanark
Have you been using your computer but you can't remember some of the steps that you are supposed to take. Would yo have liked to have been able to speak to someone at that time? Well this is the time for you. You can either come along to ALVO or telephone on 01555 661233 and we will try our best to help you. It is easier if we know some of the problems in advance so contact ALVO on 01555 661233 and leave us some details.
Wednesday 27th
2:00pm
Buying & Selling on Ebay
Forth Community Resource Centre
A 4 week course organised by Forth Community Resource Centre
7:00pm
Jewellery Making
Carstairs Community Centre
A 2 week course organised by Forth Community Resource Centre
Thursday 28th
6:30pm
Email for Beginners
ALVO 2 Hope Street Lanark
E-mail is an electronic version of sending a letter. Come along and learn all about this exciting new way to keep in contact with family and friends. During the course you will create your own Internet email address so you will be able to keep in touch with everyone no matter where they are in the world. This course lasts for two weeks and to book your place please telephone ALVO on 01555 661233 or email ALVO We look forward to seeing you there.
7:30pm
Lanark Garden Club
Kirkfieldbank Hall
Tonight's topic is "Parks and Gardens of the Pacific Northwest" and the speaker is Ian Robert. Everyone welcome.
Friday 29th
4:15pm
Photo Competition
Rural Gateway
This is the closing date for the first of six themes for the Rural Gateway Photograph Competition. The theme being My Favourite Place in Rural Gateway. For more information go to Rural Gateway Photo Competition You could also send us a copy for our front page by emailing theGuidLife
11:59pm
St Patrick's Day Festival Coatbridge 2008
Various Around Coatbidge
29 February to 15 March 2008Events from 29 February to 15 March
Various locations in Coatbridge
The Coatbridge St Patrick's Festival is now the largest of it's type in Scotland. In the week leading up to the main festival event, there will be a variety of cultural events, including, music, dance and theatre, with a theatrical performer from Ireland. Tickets for all events are available by contacting 07742 008926 or by emailing contact@stpatricksdayfestivalcoatbridge.org
