What's on in Motherwell 20/09/2018

Drop in Drop in Drop in Drop in St Margaret's Church, Barons Rd Muirhouse Arts and crafts every Tuesday 11-1pm Closed during school holidays back September 6th Drop in Motherwell South Parish 11 Gavin street Motherwell carpet bowls 2pm on a Monday Drop in Motherwell South Parish 11 Gavin street Motherwell Cinema club first Thursday of the month 1-3pm small donation Drop in Motherwell South Parish 11 Gavin street Motherwell café Tuesday 10am-12pm Drop in 20/09/2018

Daisy park community centre Cassels Street Motherwell, Daisy park Dance group 1-3pm Thursdays Daisy park community centre Cassels Street Motherwell, North Lanarkshire ML1 1DX Small cost Colville park dance club New Jerviston House, Merry Street, Motherwell ML1 4UG Collville Park Mondays 8-11pm £2.50 Drop in Creative writing class Wednesday 11-1pm Dalziel St Andrews church 43-47 Merry Street, Motherwell ML1 1JJ Closes for the school holidays Contact Frances/ Marc 01698 404055 Isa Money Community Centre, Muirhouse Rd, Motherwell ML1 2LT Lunch club Mon-Friday 11.45-1pm Monday 7pm-9pm line dancing Bingo wed night 7.30pm 20/09/2018 Phone: 01698 263615

Blether and Friendship Club North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre Oasis Wednesday Café, arts and crafts Elim Church Airbles Rd Motherwell 11-2pm Just drop in and join us! Blether and Friendship Club North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre High Road, Motherwell ML1 3HU The Blether and Friendship Club aims to provide a relaxed and friendly environment where people can meet to chat about old Motherwell, school-days, work, social life or any other topic of interest. Come along for a good old fashioned blether every Wednesday afternoon. (1-3.30pm) There is a small charge of £2.50 which includes refreshments & cake! Both clubs will be open to anyone who wants to come along, please contact the centre for more information. 01698 274 590 20/09/2018

Flemington Motherwell £1 for entry £1 for book First wed of the month 7pm- 9pm Burnside Tower Flemington Motherwell £1 for entry £1 for book Drop in North Motherwell new opportunities project Meets every Thursday 1pm At North Motherwell Parish Our weekly arts and crafts group was set up in 2013 to bring local people together to share skills, learn new skills and develop new friendships. For more information contact: Jacqueline Scott 01698 268250 Motherwell South Parish Art Group Meets every second Thursday Looking at different art techniques and encouraging new skills. Very friendly and relaxed atmosphere, Tea, coffee and chat! For more information contact: Carole McGlashan 01698 265776 07930110257 20/09/2018

Health and Wellness 01698 262437 Newarthill Community Centre, Newarthill (Mondays) 9.30am - T’ai Chi for Health class (£2 per person) 10.30am to 12.30pm - Massage and Reiki Treatments Only £2 per treatment ~ The Health & Wellness Hub, Albert Street, Motherwell (Wednesdays) Wellness Walkers Group - 11.30am Jim Foley Community Centre, Craigneuk, Wishaw (Wednesdays) T’ai Chi for Health class - 6pm to 7pm (£2 per person) Pat Cullinan Community Centre, Logans Road, Motherwell (Thursdays) 10am - T’ai Chi for Health class (£2 per person) 10am – 12pm - Holistic Treatments (Massage, Reiki) 20/09/2018

Autism Take 5 is run by parents and carers who support an individual or individuals with autism, with or without a diagnosis, in the Lanarkshire area. We are a friendly bunch who support each other in a safe environment, share ideas with one another and promote good practice. We always welcome new members and hope that those who would welcome support will come along to our group and enjoy a cuppa and a chat Take 5 Autism Support children and adults with autism Contact: Carol Loch- 0141 583 7849 We support older people across the UK living with dementia, depression and loneliness by engaging them in social activities and helping them to recall memories of watching or playing sport. By sharing memories of sporting moments and tapping into a passion for sport we help people to connect with others and with their past, reawakening positive thoughts and feelings that otherwise remain hidden away. Sporting memories Contact: Norrie Gallacher norrie@sportingmemoriesnetwork.com Mobile 07883605525 Friends 4 U is a group for adults who have a learning disability. The group meets 3 times per week in both the Andrew Hamilton Centre twice and the John McCormick Centre. They offer many activities especially relaxation using sensory equipment. For more info Contact: Christine Rowatt 078770554630 20/09/2018

The Woolpack Knitting Club is an informal knitting club which meets every Tuesday afternoon in the North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre in Motherwell. It’s as much about the conversation and cake as it is about the knitting and you don’t need to know how to knit, as volunteers are on hand to help beginners and pass on their skills. There is a small charge of £2.50 for each club which includes refreshments & cake! Both clubs will be open to anyone who wants to come along, please contact the centre for more information. North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre High Road, Motherwell ML1 3HU Tuesdays (1-3.30pm) 01698 274 590 20/09/2018

Computer classes Want to surf the web? Keep in contact with family abroad? Learn more about your smart phone? Why not join in with some “Digital inclusion” classes that are popping up all over Motherwell. Phone Frances or Marc for more information 01698 404055 20/09/2018

Food & Nutrition If you know a group or individual who would benefit from some input from learning to cook on a budget to help with how nutrition can better your health if you live with a long term condition such as diabetes contact Sarah at Lanarkshire Community Food and Health on 0141 771 5923

Forgewood Forge Ahead Community Group Monthly Tea Dances take place in Forgewood Community Centre on the last Thursday of every month contact Craig Allan on 01698 263311 20/09/2018

Befriending in Motherwell ELIM Befriending Service is a volunteer led befriending service. Part of the Befriending network they offer befriending services to the people of Motherwell experiencing isolation & loneliness. They encourage local people to join them for oasis Wednesday – an activity group/café that meets from 11 – 2 in Elim Church, Motherwell. Contact Agnes for more information on 01698 269308 Offering befriending services for older people in Motherwell 55+. 1:1 and group befriending. To make a referral contact Liz on 01698 440180 20/09/2018