November 2005 - Diary of Events in Clydevalley

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Tuesday November 1st, 7.30pm, Isa Money Community Centre, Muirhouse Road, Motherwell

Next meeting of Lanarkshire Little Theatre.

Mrs. Irene Gilchrist, 18 Maple Road, Holytown, Motherwell

Tel: 01698 833479
Tuesday November 1st, 1.30-3.30pm, St. Ninian's Church Hall, Vicar's Road, Stonehouse

Next meeting of St. Ninian's Arts Group.

Janette Sandilands, Wellgreen, 31 Kane Pl., Stonehouse ML9 3NR

Tel: 01698 791948
Tuesday November1st, Home of Eileen Hood

Next meeting of Mansfield Arts and Crafts of Symington.

Eileen Hood

Tel: 01899 308003

Email: Macsart246aolcom
Tuesday November 1st, 7.30-9.30pm, Lanark Grammar School Next meeting of Intermediate Painting and Drawing class with tutor Lesley Smith.

Pamela Ross, Arts Development Officer, South Lanarkshire Council

Tel: 01355 261000
Tuesday November 1st, 7pm, Glebe Gardens Hall, Lesmahagow

Next meeting of Lesmahagow Photographic Society.

Jessie Graham

Email: infolesmahagowpsbtinternetcouk

Website: www.lesmahagowps.btinternet.co.uk
Tuesday November1st, 7.30, Greyfriars Church Hall, Lanark

Next meeting of Lanark Camera Club.

Bob Arnott (President)

Website: www.geocities.com/dkg.renstrie1@btinternet.com
Tuesday November 1st, 7.30, Gillespie Centre, Biggar

Next meeting of Biggar Camera Club.

Robert Little, 14 Springwell Brae, Broughton, Biggar ML12 6FE

Tel: 01899 830376

Email: alisonrowantesconet
Tuesday November 1st, 7-9pm, Carluke Community Centre

Next meeting of Carluke Community Centre Patchwork Club.

Tel: 01555 770308
Tuesday November 1st, 7-9pm, Robert Owen Primary School, Lanark

Next meeting of R.S.C. Dance Society (Lanark Branch). New members are always welcome. If you like Scottish music and dancing, come and join us. the exercise is good - both physical and mental!

Mrs. Janet Tomison

Tel: 01555 665705

Tuesday November 1st, 7.30-9.30pm, Balgreen Hall, Glasgow Road, Strathaven

Next meeting of Strathaven Country Dance Group.

Rosemary Cochrane

Tel: 01357 521 649

Tuesday November 1st, 7.30-9.30pm, Kirkton Church Hall, Carluke

Next meeting of Carluke (Scottish) Country Dance Class.

Mrs. Barbara Mackie, Fairyknowe, 108 Clyde Street, Carluke ML8 5 BG

Email: alistairmackie108fsnetcouk

Tel: 01555 772078
Tuesday November 1st, 7-9pm, Kirkfieldbank Hall, Kirkfieldbank

Next meeting of Vale of Clyde Pipe Band. New members welcome.

Contact information awaited.
Tuesday November 1st, 8.30-11pm, Chapelton Inn, Chapelton

Next meeting of Chapelton Folk Club. Guest is Luckenbooth.

Liz MacIntyre, 5 Powmillon Court, Strathaven ML10 6UF

Tel: 01357 520528

Email: bigpants69ukyahoocouk
Tuesday November 1st, 7.15pm, Tolbooth, Lanark

Next rehearsal of Lanark Amateur Music Society. New members welcome.

Tel: 01555 662238 (Prim Gilmour)

Email: PAGilmouraolcom.
Tuesday November 1st, 7.15- 9.30pm, Paterson UF Church Hall, Stonehouse

Next meeting of Stonehouse Male Voice Choir.

Bill Miller

Tel: 01698 882 058

Website: www.theguidlife.net/organisations
Tuesday November 1st, 7.30pm, Band Hall, Bellfield Road, Coalburn

Next meeting of Coalburn Silver Band.

Diane Miller, 22 Deveron Crescent, Hillhouse, Hamilton ML3 9PB

Tel: 01698 829460
Wednesday November 2nd, 7.30pm, Cathedral Primary School, Coursington Road, Motherwell Next meeting of Motherwell Diocesan Choir. New members welcome.

Eileen Bogie

Tel: 01698 810356

Email: ebogieblueyondercouk
Wednesday November 2nd, 7.15pm, Lesmahagow Jubilee Hall, Wellwood Rd.

Next meeting of Lesmahagow Male Voice Choir.

Robert Bryson, Bruaichean, New Trows Road, Lesmahagow

Tel: 01555 893194
Wednesday November 2nd, 7.30 to 9pm, Gillespie Centre, Biggar Next meeting of Biggar Scottish Country Dance Group . New members always very welcome.

Jean Lamond

Tel: 01899 220975
Wednesday November 2nd, 1.30-3.30 and 7.30-9.30, Tutor's House

Next meeting of Handspun.

Marilyn Caddell, Friarscroft, 5 Friarsdene, Lanark ML11 9EJ

Tel: 01555 663466

Email: fracadaolcom
Wednesday November 2nd, 1-3pm, Crawfordjohn Village Hall

Next meeting of Crawfordjohn Art Group.

Janet Telfer

Tel: 01864 504 265
Wednesday November 2nd, 7.30 - 9.30 pm, Strathaven Library

Next meeting of Strathaven Writers. New members and visitors are very welcome.

Chris Ross

Tel: 01357 521856 (Chris) or 01357 522638 (Jane) or 01555 894074 (Anna)

Email: chrisrossmayahoocom
Wednesday November 2nd, Lunchtime, Hamilton Town House, Hamilton

Next meeting of Heiton Writers' Group.

Teresa McLusky

Tel: 01698 853500
Wednesday November 2nd, 10.30-12noon, Target Centre, Thornton Road, Kirkmuirhill

Next meeting of Kirkmuirhill Writers.

Maureen King (01555 893870) or Ethyl Smith (01555 892625) or Cathie Litterick (01555 892961)

Wednesday November 2nd, 7.30 - 9.30 pm, Strathaven Library

Next meeting of Strathaven Writers. New members and visitors are very welcome.

Chris Ross

Tel: 01357 521856 (Chris) or 01357 522638 (Jane) or 01555 894074 (Anna)

Email: chrisrossmayahoocom
Thursday November 3rd

Next meeting of Cambuslang Writers' Workshop.

William MacFarlane

Tel: 0141 647 5087
Thursday November 3rd, 7.30pm, Memorial Hall, Lanark

Next meeting of Lanark Panto Club.

Elaine Bone, 1 St. Leonards Road, Lanark ML11 7DP

Tel: 01555 662019

Email: elainepantoaolcom
Thursday November 3rd, 7.00- 9.00pm, Earnock High School, Hamilton

Next meeting of Lanarkshire Cecilian Orchestra.

Moira Prentice, 17 Chatelherault Cresc., Hamilton ML3 7PZ

Tel: 01698 427145

Email: moiramprenticeyahoocouk
Thursday November 3rd, 7.30-9.45pm, Club Rooms, St. Mary's Church, Lanark

Next meeting of Choir of St. Mary's. New members are always welcome.

Mrs. Kathleen Grieve, 12 Wellhead Court, Lanark ML11 7DY

Tel: 01555 664964
Thursday November 3rd, 7.00 till 9.30pm, Lesmahagow OAP Hall

Next meeting of Lesmahagow Lacemakers.

Tel: 01555 893691
Thursday November 3rd, 10am-noon, Municipal Hall, Biggar

Next meeting of Biggar Lacemakers.

Tel: 01555 893691
Thursday November 3rd, 10-12noon and 1.30-3.30pm, North Church, Hamilton

Next meeting of Saffronhall Art Club.

Isobel Austin

Email: theaustinshotmailcom
Thursday November 3rd, 7.30pm, Rankin Church Hall, Strathaven

Next meeting of Strathaven Camera Club.

Tom Milne

Tel: 01357 521367

Email: tandmmilnescotnetcouk
Thursday November 3rd, Lanark Memorial Hall

Next meeting of Lanark Art Group.

Jean Duffus, 34 Stanmore Cres., Lanark, ML11 7df

Tel: 01555 663261

Email: jeanduffusaolcom
Saturday November 4th, 7.30pm, Memorial Hall, Lanark

Choir of St. Mary's Church, Lanark in concert for charity.

Tickets: £6 (no concs.)

Mrs. Kathleen Grieve, 12 Wellhead Court, Lanark ML11 7DY

Tel: 01555 664964
Friday November 4th, 7.30, Carluke Community Centre

Next meeting of Carluke Camera Club.

Tel: 01555 772005 (Hunter Kennedy) or  01555 840936 (Ed Willis)

Website: www.carlukecc.freeserve.co.uk
Friday-Sunday November 4th-6th, 11am-8pm (6pm Sunday), Hamilton Caledonian Bowling Club

Saffronhall Art Club presents its Annual Exhibition. Venue is just at the roundabout as you leave the M74 heading for Hamilton. Entrance is free and parking space is plentiful.

Isobel Austin

Email: theaustinshotmailcom
Friday November 4th, 7.30pm, Rowantree Inn, Old Mill Road, Uddingston

Next meeting of Rowantree Folk Club. Singers Night.

Tel: 01698 303407

Email: inforowantreefolkcom

Website: www.rowantreefolk.com
Saturday November 5th, 11am-3pm, Abington village hall

Next meeting of Upperward Basketmakers.

Elizabeth McArthur

Tel: 01864 505 224
Saturday November 5th, 8pm- midnight, Larkhall Community Centre

Next meeting of the North & South Country & Western Society.

Mr. George Lamont, 8 Broom Drive, Summerlee, Larkhall ML9 2BA

Tel: 01698 884569
Sunday November 6th, 6.30pm, Jubilee Hall, Wellwood Rd., Lesmahagow

Next meeting of Lesmahagow Male Voice Choir.

Robert Bryson, Bruaichean, New Trows Road, Lesmahagow

Tel: 01555 893194
Sunday November 6th, 10am-noon, Kirkfieldbank Hall, Kirkfieldbank

Next meeting of Vale of Clyde Pipe Band. New members welcome.

Contact information awaited.
Sunday November 6th, 7pm, Band Hall, Bellfield Road, Coalburn

Next meeting of Coalburn Silver Band.

Diane Miller, 22 Deveron Crescent, Hillhouse, Hamilton ML3 9PB

Tel: 01698 829460
Sunday November 6th, 7pm, St. Bride's Centre, Douglas, Sundays

Next meeting of Douglasdale Players.

Email: douglasdaleplayersfsmailnet
Monday November 7th, 7-9pm, ALVO, Hope Street, Lanark

Next meeting of Lanark Writers. New members are always welcomed.

Brian Laidlaw (Treasurer) or Grace Sim (Chair)

Tel: 01555 666201 (Brian) or 01555 894428 (Grace)

Monday November 7th, 7.30pm, Rankin Church Hall, Strathaven

Next meeting of Rankin File.

Andrew Muirhead, 77 Dovecastle Dr., Strathaven

Tel: 01357 522396

Email: muirhead_77hotmailcom
Monday November 7th, 7.30pm, Kirkton Church Hall, Carluke

Next meeting of Kirkton Players.

George Currie Thomson, Whitfield Cottage, Mauldslie Rd., Carluke ML8 5HG

Tel: 01555 771570 (Gerry Burns)

Email: currie-77hotmailcom
Monday November 7th, 7.15pm, Kirkton Church, Carluke

Next meeting of Kirkton Church Choir. New members (men and women) are always welcome.

Christine O'Neill (Choir Director)

Tel: 01555 773525

Email: christineaoniell aolcom
Monday November 7th, 7.30pm, Greyfriars Church Hall, Lanark

Next meeting of Lanark and Carluke Choral Union.

Margaret Hamilton, 6 Highburgh Ave., Lanark ML11 7DS

Tel: 01555 661119

Email: janettemargaolcom
Monday November 7th, 7.30pm, Carluke District Hall

Next meeting of Carluke Amateur Operatic Society. New members are always welcome.

Nanette McCallum Tel: 01555 752 025

Website: www16.brinkster.com/carlukeaos/default.htm
Monday November 7th, 7.30-9.30pm, Lanark Grammar School Next meeting of Introduction to Painting and Drawing class with tutor Lesley Smith.

Pamela Ross, Arts Development Officer, South Lanarkshire Council

Tel: 01355 261000
Monday November 7th, 1.45-4.15pm, Forth Sports and Community Centre

Next meeting of Forth Art Class.

Mary Findlayson, 173 Main Street, Forth ML11 8AE

Tel: 01555 811886
Monday November 7th, 7.30-9.45pm, West Church Hall, Thomson Street, Strathaven

Next meeting of Strathaven Choral Society. New members welcome.

Christine Paterson

Tel: 01698 888242

Email: christinepaterson blueyondercouk
Tuesday November 8th, 7.15- 9.30pm, Paterson UF Church Hall, Stonehouse

Next meeting of Stonehouse Male Voice Choir.

Bill Miller

Tel: 01698 882 058

Website: www.theguidlife.net/organisations
Tuesday November 8th, 7.15pm, Tolbooth, Lanark

Next rehearsal of Lanark Amateur Music Society. New members welcome.

Tel: 01555 662238 (Prim Gilmour)

Email: PAGilmouraolcom.
Tuesday November 8th, 7-9pm, Kirkfieldbank Hall, Kirkfieldbank

Next meeting of Vale of Clyde Pipe Band. New members welcome.

Contact information awaited.
Tuesday November 8th, 8.30-11pm, Chapelton Inn, Chapelton

Next meeting of Chapelton Folk Club. Guest is Denny Monoghan .

Liz MacIntyre, 5 Powmillon Court, Strathaven ML10 6UF

Tel: 01357 520528

Email: bigpants69ukyahoocouk
Tuesday November 8th, 7.30pm, Band Hall, Bellfield Road, Coalburn

Next meeting of Coalburn Silver Band.

Diane Miller, 22 Deveron Crescent, Hillhouse, Hamilton ML3 9PB

Tel: 01698 829460
Tuesday November 8th, 1.30-3.30pm, St. Ninian's Church Hall, Vicar's Road, Stonehouse

Next meeting of St. Ninian's Arts Group.

Janette Sandilands, Wellgreen, 31 Kane Pl., Stonehouse ML9 3NR

Tel: 01698 791948
Tuesday November 8th, 7.30, Greyfriars Church Hall, Lanark

Next meeting of Lanark Camera Club.

Bob Arnott (President)

Website: www.geocities.com/dkg.renstrie1@btinternet.com
Tuesday November 8th, 7.30-9.30pm, Lanark Grammar School Next meeting of Intermediate Painting and Drawing class with tutor Lesley Smith.

Pamela Ross, Arts Development Officer, South Lanarkshire Council

Tel: 01355 261000
Tuesday November 8th, 7pm, Glebe Gardens Hall, Lesmahagow

Next meeting of Lesmahagow Photographic Society.

Jessie Graham

Email: infolesmahagowpsbtinternetcouk

Website: www.lesmahagowps.btinternet.co.uk
Tuesday November 8th, 8pm, East Kilbride Arts Centre

Next meeting of Writers Inc. (East Kilbride).

Kerr Thomson

Email: writersincgroupyahoocouk
Tuesday November 8th, 7.30pm, Isa Money Community Centre, Muirhouse Road, Motherwell

Next meeting of Lanarkshire Little Theatre.

Mrs. Irene Gilchrist, 18 Maple Road, Holytown, Motherwell

Tel: 01698 833479
Tuesday November 8th, 7.30-9.30pm, Balgreen Hall, Glasgow Road, Strathaven

Next meeting of Strathaven Country Dance Group.

Rosemary Cochrane

Tel: 01357 521 649

Tuesday November 8th, 7-9pm, Robert Owen Primary School, Lanark

Next meeting of R.S.C. Dance Society (Lanark Branch). New members are always welcome. If you like Scottish music and dancing, come and join us. the exercise is good - both physical and mental!

Mrs. Janet Tomison

Tel: 01555 665705

Tuesday November 8th, 7-9pm, Carluke Community Centre

Next meeting of Carluke Community Centre Patchwork Club.

Tel: 01555 770308
Tuesday November 8th, 7.30-9.30pm, Kirkton Church Hall, Carluke

Next meeting of Carluke (Scottish) Country Dance Class.

Mrs. Barbara Mackie, Fairyknowe, 108 Clyde Street, Carluke ML8 5 BG

Email: alistairmackie108fsnetcouk

Tel: 01555 772078
Wednesday November 9th, 7.30 to 9pm, Gillespie Centre, Biggar Next meeting of Biggar Scottish Country Dance Group . New members always very welcome.

Jean Lamond

Tel: 01899 220975
Wednesday November 9th, Lunchtime, Hamilton Town House, Hamilton

Next meeting of Heiton Writers' Group.

Teresa McLusky

Tel: 01698 853500
Wednesday November 9th, 10.30-12noon, Target Centre, Thornton Road, Kirkmuirhill

Next meeting of Kirkmuirhill Writers.

Maureen King (01555 893870) or Ethyl Smith (01555 892625) or Cathie Litterick (01555 892961)

Wednesday November 9th, 1-3pm, Crawfordjohn Village Hall

Next meeting of Crawfordjohn Art Group.

Janet Telfer

Tel: 01864 504 265
Wednesday November 9th, 7.30pm, Cathedral Primary School, Coursington Road, Motherwell Next meeting of Motherwell Diocesan Choir. New members welcome.

Eileen Bogie

Tel: 01698 810356

Email: ebogieblueyondercouk
Wednesday November 9th, 7.15pm, Lesmahagow Jubilee Hall, Wellwood Rd.

Next meeting of Lesmahagow Male Voice Choir.

Robert Bryson, Bruaichean, New Trows Road, Lesmahagow

Tel: 01555 893194
Wednesday November 9th, 1.30-3.30 and 7.30-9.30, Tutor's House

Next meeting of Handspun.

Marilyn Caddell, Friarscroft, 5 Friarsdene, Lanark ML11 9EJ

Tel: 01555 663466

Email: fracadaolcom
Thursday November 10th, 7.00 till 9.30pm, Lesmahagow OAP Hall

Next meeting of Lesmahagow Lacemakers.

Tel: 01555 893691
Thursday November 10th, 10am-noon, Municipal Hall, Biggar

Next meeting of Biggar Lacemakers.

Tel: 01555 893691
Thursday November 10th, 7.30-9.45pm, Club Rooms, St. Mary's Church, Lanark

Next meeting of Choir of St. Mary's. New members are always welcome.

Mrs. Kathleen Grieve, 12 Wellhead Court, Lanark ML11 7DY

Tel: 01555 664964
Thursday November 10th, 7.00- 9.00pm, Earnock High School, Hamilton

Next meeting of Lanarkshire Cecilian Orchestra.

Moira Prentice, 17 Chatelherault Cresc., Hamilton ML3 7PZ

Tel: 01698 427145

Email: moiramprenticeyahoocouk
Thursday November 10th, 10-12noon and 1.30-3.30pm, North Church, Hamilton

Next meeting of Saffronhall Art Club.

Isobel Austin

Email: theaustinshotmailcom
Thursday November 10th, Lanark Memorial Hall

Next meeting of Lanark Art Group.

Jean Duffus, 34 Stanmore Cres., Lanark, ML11 7df

Tel: 01555 663261

Email: jeanduffusaolcom
Thursday November 10th, 7.30pm, Rankin Church Hall, Strathaven

Next meeting of Strathaven Camera Club.

Tom Milne

Tel: 01357 521367

Email: tandmmilnescotnetcouk
Thursday November 10th, 7.30pm, Memorial Hall, Lanark

Next meeting of Lanark Panto Club.

Elaine Bone, 1 St. Leonards Road, Lanark ML11 7DP

Tel: 01555 662019

Email: elainepantoaolcom
Friday November 11th, 7.30pm, Corn Exchange, Biggar

'Eleventh Hour' Atkinson-Pryce Bookshop presents a literary evening and farewell to Linda Cracknell, writer-in-residence at Brownsbank.  Readings by local authors and past Brownsbank fellows to raise money for Cancer Research UK .

Tickets £5 from the bookshop. Book soon, only so many seats!

Tel: 01899 221225. 

Friday November 11th, 7.30, Carluke Community Centre

Next meeting of Carluke Camera Club.

Tel: 01555 772005 (Hunter Kennedy) or  01555 840936 (Ed Willis)

Website: www.carlukecc.freeserve.co.uk
Friday November 11th, 8.30pm, The Cross Keys Inn, Queen St, Stonehouse

Next meeting of Stonehouse Folk Club. Guest is Bruce Davies.

Billy Stewart

Tel: 01698 359326

Email: billygarriongillfreeserve.co.uk

Website: www.stonehousefolkclub.co.uk
Saturday November12th, 7.30pm,   Greyfriars Church, Lanark

Music in Lanark presents Graeme Scott in a programme of Classical and Latin-American guitar. The programme will include works by J S Bach, Torroba, Lauro, Albeniz, Turina, Piazzolla and Rodrigo.

Anne Mary Thomson ( Secretary)

Tel: 07719 148 837

Email: annemary.thomson1btinternetcom

Website: www.musicinlanark.co.uk
Sunday November 13th, 7pm, St. Bride's Centre, Douglas, Sundays

Next meeting of Douglasdale Players.

Email: douglasdaleplayersfsmailnet
Sunday November 13th, 6.30pm, Jubilee Hall, Wellwood Rd., Lesmahagow

Next meeting of Lesmahagow Male Voice Choir.

Robert Bryson, Bruaichean, New Trows Road, Lesmahagow

Tel: 01555 893194
Sunday November 13th, 7.00- 10.30, Elphinstone Hotel, Biggar

Biggar Accordion and Fiddle Club presents Leo McCann and Friends .

Admission: £4.00 (musicians free)

Blair Gardiner

Tel: 01555 840867
Sunday November 13th, 10am-noon, Kirkfieldbank Hall, Kirkfieldbank

Next meeting of Vale of Clyde Pipe Band. New members welcome.

Contact information awaited.
Sunday November 13th, 7pm, Band Hall, Bellfield Road, Coalburn

Next meeting of Coalburn Silver Band.

Diane Miller, 22 Deveron Crescent, Hillhouse, Hamilton ML3 9PB

Tel: 01698 829460
Monday November 14th, 7.30pm, Greyfriars Church Hall, Lanark

Next meeting of Lanark and Carluke Choral Union.

Margaret Hamilton, 6 Highburgh Ave., Lanark ML11 7DS

Tel: 01555 661119

Email: janettemargaolcom
Monday November 14th, 7.30-9.45pm, West Church Hall, Thomson Street, Strathaven

Next meeting of Strathaven Choral Society. New members welcome.

Christine Paterson

Tel: 01698 888242

Email: christinepaterson blueyondercouk
Monday November 14th, 7.15pm, Kirkton Church, Carluke

Next meeting of Kirkton Church Choir. New members (men and women) are always welcome.

Christine O'Neill (Choir Director)

Tel: 01555 773525

Email: christineaoniell aolcom
Monday November 14th , 8pm, Cross Keys Inn, Queen St., Stonehouse

Next meeting of Lanarkshire Songwriters' Group. Anyone welcome, especially women songwriters!

Billy Stewart

Tel: 01698 359326

Email: billygarriongillfreeservecouk

Website: www.lanarkshiresongwriters.co.uk
Monday November 14th, 7.30pm, Carluke District Hall

Next meeting of Carluke Amateur Operatic Society. New members are always welcome.

Nanette McCallum Tel: 01555 752 025

Website: www16.brinkster.com/carlukeaos/default.htm
Monday November 14th, 7.30-9.30pm, Lanark Grammar School Next meeting of Introduction to Painting and Drawing class with tutor Lesley Smith.

Pamela Ross, Arts Development Officer, South Lanarkshire Council

Tel: 01355 261000
Monday November 14th, 1.45-4.15pm, Forth Sports and Community Centre

Next meeting of Forth Art Class.

Mary Findlayson, 173 Main Street, Forth ML11 8AE

Tel: 01555 811886
Monday November 14th , 7.30-9.30 pm, The Town House, 102 Cadzow Street, Hamilton

Short Story Writing with Linda Cracknell. This is the third of three workshops led by Linda Cracknell, writer in residence at Brownsbank Cottage (last home to the poet Hugh MacDiarmid) which will give participants the opportunity to develop their short story writing. The workshops will provide new ideas, activities and feedback in a supportive atmosphere. The other two workshops are on Mondays September 12th and October 10th. (It is intended that students join all three workshops.)

Price: £5.10/£2.55 (conc.) per workshop

Pamela Ross

Tel: 01698 452299
Monday November 14th, 7-9pm, ALVO, Hope Street, Lanark

Next meeting of Lanark Writers. New members are always welcomed.

Brian Laidlaw (Treasurer) or Grace Sim (Chair)

Tel: 01555 666201 (Brian) or 01555 894428 (Grace)

Monday November 14th, Biggar Municipal Hall

Next meeting of the Biggar Writers' Group

Andrew McCallum

Tel: 01899 221743
Monday November 14th, 7.30pm, Rankin Church Hall, Strathaven

Next meeting of Rankin File.

Andrew Muirhead, 77 Dovecastle Dr., Strathaven

Tel: 01357 522396

Email: muirhead_77hotmailcom
Monday November 14th, 7.30pm, Kirkton Church Hall, Carluke

Next meeting of Kirkton Players.

George Currie Thomson, Whitfield Cottage, Mauldslie Rd., Carluke ML8 5HG

Tel: 01555 771570 (Gerry Burns)

Email: currie-77hotmailcom
Tuesday November 15th, 7.30pm, Isa Money Community Centre, Muirhouse Road, Motherwell

Next meeting of Lanarkshire Little Theatre.

Mrs. Irene Gilchrist, 18 Maple Road, Holytown, Motherwell

Tel: 01698 833479
Tuesday - Saturday November 15th-19th, 7.30pm, District Hall, Carluke

Carluke Amateur Operatic Society presents 'Guys and Dolls'.

Ticket prices and further information to follow.

Nanette McCallum Tel: 01555 752 025

Website: www16.brinkster.com/carlukeaos/default.htm
Tuesday November 15th, 1.30-3.30pm, St. Ninian's Church Hall, Vicar's Road, Stonehouse

Next meeting of St. Ninian's Arts Group.

Janette Sandilands, Wellgreen, 31 Kane Pl., Stonehouse ML9 3NR

Tel: 01698 791948
Tuesday November 15th, Home of Eileen Hood

Next meeting of Mansfield Arts and Crafts of Symington.

Eileen Hood

Tel: 01899 308003

Email: Macsart246aolcom
Tuesday November 15th, 7.30-9.30pm, Lanark Grammar School Next meeting of Intermediate Painting and Drawing class with tutor Lesley Smith.

Pamela Ross, Arts Development Officer, South Lanarkshire Council

Tel: 01355 261000
Tuesday November 15th, 7-9pm, Carluke Community Centre

Next meeting of Carluke Community Centre Patchwork Club.

Tel: 01555 770308
Tuesday November 15th, 7.30, Gillespie Centre, Biggar

Next meeting of Biggar Camera Club.

Robert Little, 14 Springwell Brae, Broughton, Biggar ML12 6FE

Tel: 01899 830376

Email: alisonrowantesconet
Tuesday November 15th, 7pm, Glebe Gardens Hall, Lesmahagow

Next meeting of Lesmahagow Photographic Society.

Jessie Graham

Email: infolesmahagowpsbtinternetcouk

Website: www.lesmahagowps.btinternet.co.uk
Tuesday November 15th, 7.30, Greyfriars Church Hall, Lanark

Next meeting of Lanark Camera Club.

Bob Arnott (President)

Website: www.geocities.com/dkg.renstrie1@btinternet.com
Tuesday - Saturday November 15th-19th, 7.30pm, District Hall, Carluke

Carluke Amateur Operatic Society presents 'Guys and Dolls'.

Ticket prices and further information to follow.

Nanette McCallum Tel: 01555 752 025

Website: www16.brinkster.com/carlukeaos/default.htm
Tuesday November 15th, 7-9pm, Kirkfieldbank Hall, Kirkfieldbank

Next meeting of Vale of Clyde Pipe Band. New members welcome.

Contact information awaited.
Tuesday November 15th, 7.15pm, Tolbooth, Lanark

Next rehearsal of Lanark Amateur Music Society. New members welcome.

Tel: 01555 662238 (Prim Gilmour)

Email: PAGilmouraolcom.
Tuesday November 15th, 7.15- 9.30pm, Paterson UF Church Hall, Stonehouse

Next meeting of Stonehouse Male Voice Choir.

Bill Miller

Tel: 01698 882 058

Website: www.theguidlife.net/organisations
Tuesday November 15th, 8.30-11pm, Chapelton Inn, Chapelton

Next meeting of Chapelton Folk Club. Guest is Kagan.

Liz MacIntyre, 5 Powmillon Court, Strathaven ML10 6UF

Tel: 01357 520528

Email: bigpants69ukyahoocouk
Tuesday November 15th, 7.30pm, Band Hall, Bellfield Road, Coalburn

Next meeting of Coalburn Silver Band.

Diane Miller, 22 Deveron Crescent, Hillhouse, Hamilton ML3 9PB

Tel: 01698 829460
Tuesday November 15th, 7.30-9.30pm, Balgreen Hall, Glasgow Road, Strathaven

Next meeting of Strathaven Country Dance Group.

Rosemary Cochrane

Tel: 01357 521 649

Tuesday November 15th, 7-9pm, Robert Owen Primary School, Lanark

Next meeting of R.S.C. Dance Society (Lanark Branch). New members are always welcome. If you like Scottish music and dancing, come and join us. the exercise is good - both physical and mental!

Mrs. Janet Tomison

Tel: 01555 665705

Tuesday November 15th, 7.30-9.30pm, Kirkton Church Hall, Carluke

Next meeting of Carluke (Scottish) Country Dance Class.

Mrs. Barbara Mackie, Fairyknowe, 108 Clyde Street, Carluke ML8 5 BG

Email: alistairmackie108fsnetcouk

Tel: 01555 772078
Wednesday November 16th, 7.30 to 9pm, Gillespie Centre, Biggar Next meeting of Biggar Scottish Country Dance Group . New members always very welcome.

Jean Lamond

Tel: 01899 220975
Wednesday November 16th, 7.30pm, Cathedral Primary School, Coursington Road, Motherwell Next meeting of Motherwell Diocesan Choir. New members welcome.

Eileen Bogie

Tel: 01698 810356

Email: ebogieblueyondercouk
Wednesday November 16th, 7.15pm, Lesmahagow Jubilee Hall, Wellwood Rd.

Next meeting of Lesmahagow Male Voice Choir.

Robert Bryson, Bruaichean, New Trows Road, Lesmahagow

Tel: 01555 893194
Wednesday November 16th, 8pm, Biggar Kirk

Biggar Music Club presents Si Suoni la Tromba, Simon Lenton and Angela Whelan (trumpets) Kevin Bowyer (organ). Si Suoni la Tromba (Let the Trumpet Sound) is a new group with Simon Lenton and Angela Whelan (trumpets) from the internationally renowned brass quintet Fine Arts Brass, and Kevin Bowyer, one of today's leading organists, and winner of major organ competitions. Scottish trumpeter, Angela Whelan, is no stranger to Scottish audiences after winning first prizes in the Shell LSO Competition and the Brass Explosion Trumpet Competition. Kevin Bowyer is an international concert soloist and a major recording artist with over 50 CD's.

Together their programme will delight the audience with its mix of classic virtuosic baroque music, Vivaldi, Handel and Telemann, as well as the more traditional trumpet and organ repertoire.

Tickets: £8 at door

Alison Bishop

Email: expat_bishophotmailcom

Website: www.biggarmusic.org.uk

Wednesday November 16th, 1-3pm, Crawfordjohn Village Hall

Next meeting of Crawfordjohn Art Group.

Janet Telfer

Tel: 01864 504 265
Wednesday November 16th, 7.30pm, Wyndales Hotel, near Symington

Poems, prose and pints - Come and join in. Bring a five minute reading and add your name to the hat, or just come along to listen, have a drink, and applaud!

Tel 01899 308207

Website: www.wyndales.freeserve.co.uk
Wednesday November 16th, Lunchtime, Hamilton Town House, Hamilton

Next meeting of Heiton Writers' Group.

Teresa McLusky

Tel: 01698 853500
Wednesday November 16th, 7.30 - 9.30 pm, Strathaven Library

Next meeting of Strathaven Writers. New members and visitors are very welcome.

Chris Ross

Tel: 01357 521856 (Chris) or 01357 522638 (Jane) or 01555 894074 (Anna)

Email: chrisrossmayahoocom
Wednesday November 16th, 10.30-12noon, Target Centre, Thornton Road, Kirkmuirhill

Next meeting of Kirkmuirhill Writers.

Maureen King (01555 893870) or Ethyl Smith (01555 892625) or Cathie Litterick (01555 892961)

Wednesday November 16th, 1.30-3.30 and 7.30-9.30, Tutor's House

Next meeting of Handspun.

Marilyn Caddell, Friarscroft, 5 Friarsdene, Lanark ML11 9EJ

Tel: 01555 663466

Email: fracadaolcom
Thursday November 17th, 7.00 till 9.30pm, Lesmahagow OAP Hall

Next meeting of Lesmahagow Lacemakers.

Tel: 01555 893691
Thursday November 17th, 10am-noon, Municipal Hall, Biggar

Next meeting of Biggar Lacemakers.

Tel: 01555 893691
Thursday November 17th

Next meeting of Cambuslang Writers' Workshop.

William MacFarlane

Tel: 0141 647 5087
Thursday November 17th, 7.30pm, Memorial Hall, Lanark

Next meeting of Lanark Panto Club.

Elaine Bone, 1 St. Leonards Road, Lanark ML11 7DP

Tel: 01555 662019

Email: elainepantoaolcom
Thursday November 17th, 10-12noon and 1.30-3.30pm, North Church, Hamilton

Next meeting of Saffronhall Art Club.

Isobel Austin

Email: theaustinshotmailcom
Thursday November 17th, 6.30-9.30pm, Lanark Memorial Hall

Next meeting of Lanark Art Group.

Veronica Liddell (Secretary), 4 Silverdale Court, Lanark ML11 9HP

Tel: 01555 661487

Email: theartistveronicaliddellinfo
Thursday November 17th, 7.30pm, Rankin Church Hall, Strathaven

Next meeting of Strathaven Camera Club.

Tom Milne

Tel: 01357 521367

Email: tandmmilnescotnetcouk
Thursday November 17th, 7.30-9.45pm, Club Rooms, St. Mary's Church, Lanark

Next meeting of Choir of St. Mary's. New members are always welcome.

Mrs. Kathleen Grieve, 12 Wellhead Court, Lanark ML11 7DY

Tel: 01555 664964
Thursday November 17th, 7.00- 9.00pm, Earnock High School, Hamilton

Next meeting of Lanarkshire Cecilian Orchestra.

Moira Prentice, 17 Chatelherault Cresc., Hamilton ML3 7PZ

Tel: 01698 427145

Email: moiramprenticeyahoocouk
Thursday November 17th, 7.30-11pm, Coalburn Miners Welfare Social Club

Next meeting of Coalburn Box and Fiddle Club.

Mr. James Brodie, 8 Middlemuir Road, Coalburn, Lanark ML11 0NN

Tel: 01555 820663

Email: agnesbrodiebtinternetcom
Friday November 18th, 7.30pm, Rowantree Inn, Old Mill Road, Uddingston

Next meeting of Rowantree Folk Club. Guests are Quaich.

Tel: 01698 303407

Email: inforowantreefolkcom

Website: www.rowantreefolk.com
Friday November 18th, 7.30, Carluke Community Centre

Next meeting of Carluke Camera Club.

Tel: 01555 772005 (Hunter Kennedy) or  01555 840936 (Ed Willis)

Website: www.carlukecc.freeserve.co.uk
Saturday-Saturday November 19th-26th, Rutherglen Library, Main Streeet, Rutherglen

Art Exhibition and Sale of original paintings by Muriel Andrew.   Muriel returns to this venue for the second time and is pleased to bring a selection of Scottish landscapes together with some of her well-known contemporary flowers.   She will be in attendance on most days and will be delighted to meet you and discuss her work."

Knockburnie Road , Bothwell G71 8LW

Tel: 01698 336586 (Mobile: 07930 157731)

Email: Murielandrewaolcom
Saturday November 19th, 7.30pm, Netherlee Parish Church, Glasgow

Strathaven Choral Society in concert. Works include 'There Things Shall be' by Ireland, 'Hymn to St. Cecilia' and ' St. Nicholas' by Britten and 'Sleepers Awake' by J.S. Bach. The choir will be joined by a professional orchestra and by a children's choir from St. Patrick's Primary School, Strathaven.

Christine Paterson

Tel: 01698 888242

Email: christinepaterson blueyondercouk
Sunday November 20th, 7pm, St. Bride's Centre, Douglas, Sundays

Next meeting of Douglasdale Players.

Email: douglasdaleplayersfsmailnet
Sunday November 20th, 6.30pm, Jubilee Hall, Wellwood Rd., Lesmahagow

Next meeting of Lesmahagow Male Voice Choir.

Robert Bryson, Bruaichean, New Trows Road, Lesmahagow

Tel: 01555 893194
Sunday November 20th, 10am-noon, Kirkfieldbank Hall, Kirkfieldbank

Next meeting of Vale of Clyde Pipe Band. New members welcome.

Contact information awaited.
Sunday November 20th, 7pm, Band Hall, Bellfield Road, Coalburn

Next meeting of Coalburn Silver Band.

Diane Miller, 22 Deveron Crescent, Hillhouse, Hamilton ML3 9PB

Tel: 01698 829460
Monday November 21st, 7.30-9.45pm, West Church Hall, Thomson Street, Strathaven

Next meeting of Strathaven Choral Society. New members welcome.

Christine Paterson

Tel: 01698 888242

Email: christinepaterson blueyondercouk
Monday November 21st, 7.30pm, Greyfriars Church Hall, Lanark

Next meeting of Lanark and Carluke Choral Union.

Margaret Hamilton, 6 Highburgh Ave., Lanark ML11 7DS

Tel: 01555 661119

Email: janettemargaolcom
Monday November 21st, 7.30-9.30pm, Lanark Grammar School Next meeting of Introduction to Painting and Drawing class with tutor Lesley Smith.

Pamela Ross, Arts Development Officer, South Lanarkshire Council

Tel: 01355 261000
Monday November 21st, 1.45-4.15pm, Forth Sports and Community Centre

Next meeting of Forth Art Class.

Mary Findlayson, 173 Main Street, Forth ML11 8AE

Tel: 01555 811886
Monday November 21st, 7.15pm, Kirkton Church, Carluke

Next meeting of Kirkton Church Choir. New members (men and women) are always welcome.

Christine O'Neill (Choir Director)

Tel: 01555 773525

Email: christineaoniell aolcom
Monday November 21st, 7-9pm, ALVO, Hope Street, Lanark

Next meeting of Lanark Writers. New members are always welcomed.

Brian Laidlaw (Treasurer) or Grace Sim (Chair)

Tel: 01555 666201 (Brian) or 01555 894428 (Grace)

Monday November 21st, 7.30pm, Rankin Church Hall, Strathaven

Next meeting of Rankin File.

Andrew Muirhead, 77 Dovecastle Dr., Strathaven

Tel: 01357 522396

Email: muirhead_77hotmailcom
Monday November 21st, 7.30pm, Kirkton Church Hall, Carluke

Next meeting of Kirkton Players.

George Currie Thomson, Whitfield Cottage, Mauldslie Rd., Carluke ML8 5HG

Tel: 01555 771570 (Gerry Burns)

Email: currie-77hotmailcom
Monday November 21st, Biggar Municipal Hall

Next meeting of Biggar Embroiderers' Guild.

Barbara Gibbons, 48 Main Street, Symington ML12 6LJ

Tel: 01899 308532
Tuesday November 22nd, 7-9pm, Carluke Community Centre

Next meeting of Carluke Community Centre Patchwork Club.

Tel: 01555 770308
Tuesday November 22nd, 8pm, East Kilbride Arts Centre

Next meeting of Writers Inc. (East Kilbride).

Kerr Thomson

Email: writersincgroupyahoocouk
Tuesday November 22nd, 7.30pm, Isa Money Community Centre, Muirhouse Road, Motherwell

Next meeting of Lanarkshire Little Theatre.

Mrs. Irene Gilchrist, 18 Maple Road, Holytown, Motherwell

Tel: 01698 833479
Tuesday November 22nd, 7.15- 9.30pm, Paterson UF Church Hall, Stonehouse

Next meeting of Stonehouse Male Voice Choir.

Bill Miller

Tel: 01698 882 058

Website: www.theguidlife.net/organisations
Tuesday November 22nd, 7.15pm, Tolbooth, Lanark

Next rehearsal of Lanark Amateur Music Society. New members welcome.

Tel: 01555 662238 (Prim Gilmour)

Email: PAGilmouraolcom.
Tuesday November 22nd, 8.30-11pm, Chapelton Inn, Chapelton

Next meeting of Chapelton Folk Club. Guest is Jez Lowe.

Liz MacIntyre, 5 Powmillon Court, Strathaven ML10 6UF

Tel: 01357 520528

Email: bigpants69ukyahoocouk
Tuesday November 22nd, 7-9pm, Kirkfieldbank Hall, Kirkfieldbank

Next meeting of Vale of Clyde Pipe Band. New members welcome.

Contact information awaited.
Tuesday November 22nd, 7.30pm, Band Hall, Bellfield Road, Coalburn

Next meeting of Coalburn Silver Band.

Diane Miller, 22 Deveron Crescent, Hillhouse, Hamilton ML3 9PB

Tel: 01698 829460
Tuesday November 22nd, 1.30-3.30pm, St. Ninian's Church Hall, Vicar's Road, Stonehouse

Next meeting of St. Ninian's Arts Group.

Janette Sandilands, Wellgreen, 31 Kane Pl., Stonehouse ML9 3NR

Tel: 01698 791948
Tuesday November 22nd, 7pm, Glebe Gardens Hall, Lesmahagow

Next meeting of Lesmahagow Photographic Society.

Jessie Graham

Email: infolesmahagowpsbtinternetcouk

Website: www.lesmahagowps.btinternet.co.uk
Tuesday November 22nd, 10am-4pm, The Wynd Gallery, 10 Bernards Close, Lanark

Craft Demonstration Day. Free cardmaking demonstration from Jan Bloomfield of Personal Impressions. She will be demonstrating cardmaking, to include Christmas cards and general crafts.

Mary at The Wynd Gallery

Tel: 01555 663562

Tuesday November 22nd, 7.30-9.30pm, Lanark Grammar School Next meeting of Intermediate Painting and Drawing class with tutor Lesley Smith.

Pamela Ross, Arts Development Officer, South Lanarkshire Council

Tel: 01355 261000
Tuesday November 22nd, 7.30, Greyfriars Church Hall, Lanark

Next meeting of Lanark Camera Club.

Bob Arnott (President)

Website: www.geocities.com/dkg.renstrie1@btinternet.com
Tuesday November 22nd, 7.30-9.30pm, Balgreen Hall, Glasgow Road, Strathaven

Next meeting of Strathaven Country Dance Group.

Rosemary Cochrane

Tel: 01357 521 649

Tuesday November 22nd, 7-9pm, Robert Owen Primary School, Lanark

Next meeting of R.S.C. Dance Society (Lanark Branch). New members are always welcome. If you like Scottish music and dancing, come and join us. the exercise is good - both physical and mental!

Mrs. Janet Tomison

Tel: 01555 665705

Tuesday November 22nd, 7.30-9.30pm, Kirkton Church Hall, Carluke

Next meeting of Carluke (Scottish) Country Dance Class.

Mrs. Barbara Mackie, Fairyknowe, 108 Clyde Street, Carluke ML8 5 BG

Email: alistairmackie108fsnetcouk

Tel: 01555 772078
Wednesday November 23rd, 7.30 to 9pm, Gillespie Centre, Biggar Next meeting of Biggar Scottish Country Dance Group . New members always very welcome.

Jean Lamond

Tel: 01899 220975
Wednesday November 23rd, 1-3pm, Crawfordjohn Village Hall

Next meeting of Crawfordjohn Art Group.

Janet Telfer

Tel: 01864 504 265
Wednesday November 23rd, 7.30pm, Cathedral Primary School, Coursington Road, Motherwell Next meeting of Motherwell Diocesan Choir. New members welcome.

Eileen Bogie

Tel: 01698 810356

Email: ebogieblueyondercouk
Wednesday November 23rd, 7.15pm, Lesmahagow Jubilee Hall, Wellwood Rd.

Next meeting of Lesmahagow Male Voice Choir.

Robert Bryson, Bruaichean, New Trows Road, Lesmahagow

Tel: 01555 893194
Wednesday November 23rd, Lunchtime, Hamilton Town House, Hamilton

Next meeting of Heiton Writers' Group.

Teresa McLusky

Tel: 01698 853500
Wednesday November 23rd, 10.30-12noon, Target Centre, Thornton Road, Kirkmuirhill

Next meeting of Kirkmuirhill Writers.

Maureen King (01555 893870) or Ethyl Smith (01555 892625) or Cathie Litterick (01555 892961)

Wednesday November 23rd, 1.30-3.30 and 7.30-9.30, Tutor's House

Next meeting of Handspun.

Marilyn Caddell, Friarscroft, 5 Friarsdene, Lanark ML11 9EJ

Tel: 01555 663466

Email: fracadaolcom
Thursday November 24th, 10am-noon, Municipal Hall, Biggar

Next meeting of Biggar Lacemakers.

Tel: 01555 893691
Thursday November 24th, 7.30pm, Memorial Hall, Lanark

Next meeting of Lanark Panto Club.

Elaine Bone, 1 St. Leonards Road, Lanark ML11 7DP

Tel: 01555 662019

Email: elainepantoaolcom
Thursday November 24th, 7.30-9.45pm, Club Rooms, St. Mary's Church, Lanark

Next meeting of Choir of St. Mary's. New members are always welcome.

Mrs. Kathleen Grieve, 12 Wellhead Court, Lanark ML11 7DY

Tel: 01555 664964
Thursday November 24th, 7.00- 9.00pm, Earnock High School, Hamilton