June 2008
Wednesday 4th
11:21am
Protection of Children Scotland Act Training
Murray Owen Centre East Kilbride
The course is open to all who would like to learn sbout protecting children, staff and volunteers who are engaged in services and activities run by voluntary organisations.
1:00pm
Using your PC as a 'phone
Forth Community Resource Centre
How to make free call from your PC! A series of 2 classes.
Thursday 5th
4:30pm
Neil Diamond at Hampden Park
Hampden Park Glasgow
As part of his eagerly anticipated UK tour, Neil Diamond comes to Glasgow’s Hampden Park on 5th June 2008. The first time he’ll play a UK outdoor show since 2005, the new date is also his first-ever outdoor performance in Glasgow.
One of the most keenly awaited live events of 2008, the new tour boasts amazing production and a dazzling, innovative stage set. On it, Diamond will perform songs spanning his entire career, from classic hits to newer, critically acclaimed work. UK fans will be among the first in the world to hear songs from his forthcoming LP, the second with producer Rick Rubin.
Monday 9th
7:00am
Primary 6 and 7 Cycle Challenge
Various
All primary schools in the Lanarkshire area invited to collect points during June by cycling to school (Primary 6 and 7 only), at the weekends and by wearing a cycle helmet. Each participating pupil will be supplied with an A5 "Cycle Challenge Diary" to record their points. Schools will be invited to enter the total points achieved to the Road Safety section for a winning school to be identified. A prize of ?300 is up for grabs. Finishes on 25th June 2008
12:00pm
Carers Week
Various
9 to 15 June - series of events to celebrate Carers Week. Centred around theme of Promoting Health
1:00pm
Using Your Mobile Phone
Forth Community Resource Centre
A series of 3 classes exploring the etiquette and use of texting on a mobilephone and more. Organised by Forth Community Resource Centre - Tel 01555 811002 for more details
Wednesday 11th
8:30am
Self Evaluation in Children's Services
C'tec Cambuslang
This training course is open to practitioners across resources and agencies involved in children's services who would like to tlearn about the self evaluation framework for children's services.
Thursday 12th
Saturday 14th
8:00am
Rutherglen Landimers day
Rutherglen Town Centre
Entertainment includes; crowning of the Queen, fairground, bouncy castle, live music and market stalls
11:00am
Strathaven gala day
Strathaven Park
Gala day including procession, crowning of the Queen, live music and entertainment, stalls and fairground
12:00pm
Pettinain Gala Day
Pettinain Football Field
Gala day; entertainment includes children's races, activities, barbeque and stalls.
Suitable for families
Free of charge
Sunday 15th
11:00am
Craft fairs
East Kilbride Arts Centre
Crafts unlimited association, has been presenting craft fairs here and other venues in South Lanarkshire for many years. The craft fair has a wide selection of hand-made items which can be purchased.
Suitable for all ages
Admission free
11:00am
Craftex Exhibition
Trades Hall, 85 Glassford Street, Glasgow
An exhibition of the skills taught at Glasgows further education colleges. Thursday 12th June 10-7.30pm, Friday/Saturday 10-4.30pm and Sunday 15th 12-4pm. Click to download leaflet
10:59pm
Father's Day in the UK
United Kingdom
Father's Day always falls on the third Sunday in June
Father's Day originated in America
The first Father's Day took place on June 19 1910 in Spokane, Washington USA
The idea for Father's Day came from a Mrs Sonora Smart Dodd who was so proud of her own father, a Civil War veteran, that she thought there should be a special day in his honour
In 1972 Father's Day was permanently established as a holiday by President Richard Nixon
Every February the Romans honored their fathers - but only dead ones.
The necktie is the most common Father's Day gift
Monday 16th
8:30am
Child Protection Basic Awareness Training
Hamilton Town House
Provided by South Lanarkshire Child Protection Committee this course, Child Protection Basic Awareness, Roles and Responsibilites is for all employees that are in contact with children, young people and their families. Its aim is to provide employees with a basic understanding of child protection and outline their roles and responsibilities. It is a full day training.
1:00pm
Free Bike Safety Check Clinic
Strathclyde Country Park
Free safety bike checks to the general public, there will be a bike repair specialist on hand to repair any minor faults.
Tuesday 17th
9:00am
Funding Surgery
ALVO Conference Room
The Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT) is holding a surgery on June 17th at ALVO's offices at 2 Hope Street in Lanark from 10am to 12.30pm.
For organisations based in the former coalfield wards of Forth, Douglas and Lesmahagow, there are 3 potential funding streams available:
Community Grants which have a maximum of ?500, Bridging the Gap Grants which have a maximum of £10,000, and Main Grants which have a maximum of £100,000.
To be considered, organisations must be properly constituted and be Not For Profit.
Appointments will last for 20 minutes and must be scheduled in advance.
For Community and Bridging the Gap Grants the contact at CRT is Pauline Grandison pauline.grandison@coalfields-regen.org.uk and for Main Grants the contact is Michelle McKearnon michelle.mckearnon@coalfields-regen.org.uk or call us on 01259 272 127.
If you have any queries re. eligibility for funding, please contact either Pauline or Michelle who will be able to help you decide whether or not you wish to make an appointment.
Wednesday 18th
8:30am
Self Evaluation in Childrens' Services
Bothwell Hotel Bothwell
This training course is open to practitioners across resources and agencies involved in children's services who would like to learn about the self evaluation framework for children's services.
Thursday 19th
9:00am
the gathering
SECC Glasgow
The gathering is Scotland?s charity and voluntary sector event. It brings together voluntary sector staff, volunteers, community activists and is the largest event of its kind in the entire UK.
This year at The Gathering the Big Lottery Fund wants you to tell them how they might be able to support the 2014 Commonwealth Games and its legacy across Scotland and the UK.
You can have your say in an interactive discussion throughout the afternoon of Thursday June 19, at the Podium arena in The Gathering Exhibition Hall (Hall 5).
For more information on the gathering The Gathering
9:00am
Royal Highland Show
Ingliston Show Ground, Edinburgh
Running over 4 days; a fantastic showcase for Scottish Rural Life and a great family day out!
Friday 20th
8:30am
the gathering
SECC Glasgow
The gathering is Scotland?s charity and voluntary sector event. It brings together voluntary sector staff, volunteers, community activists and is the largest event of its kind in the entire UK.
For more information on the gathering The Gathering
Saturday 21st
11:00am
Combating Climatic Change
The Carbon Trust estimates that just over a quarter of a typical person's carbon footprint is due to energy used at home. So what can you do ? Switch off lights when you don't need them and don't leave the telly or computer on stand-by!
Small changes added together can make BIG differences!
Sunday 22nd
11:00am
The Red Hose Race 500th Anniversary
John Mann Park, Carnwath
This year is a special year for our village and its surroundings?
Our famous Red Hose Race is 500 years old!!
In order to celebrate, the competition will exceptionally be opened to anyone over the age of sixteen and living in South Lanarkshire (limited to 150 runners). Also, a fun day has been organised to entertain all the family with music, food and exciting things to do...
We are encouraging everybody (including runners) to dress up as we used to 500 ago.
Come along and be part of our celebrations!
The days events will commence at 12.00 noon. For further details see The Red Hose Race site
Monday 23rd
Thursday 26th
8:30am
Risk Assessment Training
Rutherglen Town Hall
This training provided by Garth Associates is open to workers from a range of agencies, Services who would like to learn about comprehensive assessment of children and their families. This training is over two days.
Friday 27th
Saturday 28th
Sunday 29th
4:29pm
Photo Competition
Rural Gateway Website
This is the closing date of the third theme of the Rural Gateway 2008 photograph competition. The theme this time is Going Wild in Rural Scotland. We’d love to see what animals, birds, trees and plants you’ve come across – whether in the wilderness or in your back garden.
For more information go to Rural Gateway Photo Competition
