August 2008
Friday 1st
1:00pm
Blood Transfusion Service
Municipal Hall Biggar
You will be able to donate blood at either one of two session that the blood transfusion service has set up in Biggar. The first runs from 2 p.m to 3.45 and the second session runs from 5.15 to 8 p.m. Go along and help to save a live Your donation will be available within the next 24 hours to help save or improve the life of someone in hospital in Scotland. There are hundreds of reasons why anyone could need a life-saving blood transfusion How you can save a Life
Monday 4th
9:00am
Champions Holiday Fun
Forth Church Hall
The next edition of Holiday Club begins Monday at 10am (4/8/08) for primary school children in the Forth and the surrounding district. Theme is Champions! and is a perfect warm up to the Olympics. You can find them in the large hall at Forth St Paul's Church
Great fun, songs, games, crafts, stories, and special guests Bert and Lucy will be there. Miss it if you dare.
Registration is taken every morning, and children can go for part or all of the week. It is free.
Wednesday 6th
1:00pm
Blood Transfusion Service
Kirkton Parish Church
14:00 - 15:45 17:15 - 20:00
You will be able to donate blood at either one of two session that the blood transfusion service has set up in Carluke. Go along and help to save a live Your donation will be available within the next 24 hours to help save or improve the life of someone in hospital in Scotland. There are hundreds of reasons why anyone could need a life-saving blood transfusion How you can save a Life
6:00pm
The Sound of Music Sing A Long
The Vogue Cinema Lanark
Okay it is time to tune up the vocal chords, get out the glad rags or fancy dress whichever you prefer. Let the hills come alive to the Sound of Music. Yes it is your lucky night go along to the Vogue Cinema and have the time of your life. There are prizes for best fancy dress. Tickets are available from Julie at Maggies Centre on 01698 366948. Go along and enjoy your night which is supporting Dalziel Centre, Motherwell Lanarkshire Cancer Care Trust, Maggies Centre Wishaw and The Little Haven in Forth.
Thursday 7th
6:00pm
Carnwath Coffee Club
Carnwath Church Hall
The coffee club is holding and evening fayre in the Church Hall. Various stalls will be available. Entrance fee is £2.50 for adults and £1.50 for children. The cost of the ticket includes tea/coffee/homebaing and lucky ticket.
6:00pm
Blood Transfusion Service
Tesco Car Park Lanark
12:00 - 14:00 15:30 - 17:30 You will be able to donate blood at either one of two session that the blood transfusion service has set up in Lanark. Go along and help to save a live Your donation will be available within the next 24 hours to help save or improve the life of someone in hospital in Scotland. There are hundreds of reasons why anyone could need a life-saving blood transfusion How you can save a Life
Sunday 17th
12:00pm
Newbigging Activity Group
Newbigging Hall
Car Boot sale to held at Newbigging Hall on Dusnsyre Road Newbigging starting at 1 p.m. Various stalls and a barbecue. To book a spot phone 01555 840166 Cost per car is £5
Monday 18th
8:00am
Expansion of Co-Op Store
Co-Op Store Biggar
Work should begin today to extend the Co-op store in Biggar. The store apologises for any inconvenience it may cause while the works are being carried out to enlarge the store by more than half. The car park and the cash machine will be unavailable at this time.
Tuesday 19th
8:30am
Child Protection Basic Awareness
Rutherglen Town Hall
Provided by South Lanarkshire Child Protection Committee this course, Child Protection Basic Awareness, Roles and Responsibilities 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 course.
Wednesday 20th
9:00am
Certificated Courses - File Management
Forth Community Resource Centre
Handling and manipulating computer files and word processing techniques. Obligatory module for nationally recognized OCR New Clait Diploma qualification - 8 weeks.
1:00pm
Buying and Selling on Ebay
Forth Community Resource Centre
Find out more about this internet market place. A practical class where you will register with Ebay to buy and sell. Some computer experience required. This is a 5 week course.
Monday 25th
9:00am
Digital Cameras
Forth Community Resource Centre
Bring along your digital camera and see what it can do - 2 weeks
1:00pm
Brain Training - New Course
Forth Community Resource Centre
Get those grey cells whizzing - 2 weeks
Tuesday 26th
11:09am
Fun For All Day
Carstairs Junction Hall
Free bouncy castles and fun for everyone at the Fun day at the back of Carstairs Junction Hall. Everyone welcome.
Wednesday 27th
12:00pm
Alternative Exercise
Forth Community Resource Centre
Gentle exercise using Tai Chi and Relaxation techniques.
Thursday 28th
4:43pm
Photograph Competition
Rural Gateway Website
The forth theme of the Rural Gateway competition is Action and Adventure in Rural Scotland. Mountain climbing, snowboarding, team sports, windsurfing –there are loads of activities going on in rural Scotland. And an adventure doesn’t have to be climbing a munro, it could be something more unusual or on a smaller scale. Be creative – and send them your dynamic photos. For more information go to Rural Gateway Photo Competition
