Latest news from Stonehouse

May 9 2008

ST Andrew’s Hospice will receive a substantial boost following a successful charity night at the Violet Social Club on Saturday.

So far the event has raised £1500 and organisers hope for much more from the sale of an autographed Glasgow Rangers strip. Also still to be sold is a signed Motherwell FC football which includes the signature of the late Phil O’Donnell.

The event was organised by the family and friends of Elaine Bell who died earlier this year after a long battle with cancer. Elaine was a popular figure in the village and her family and friends felt a charity fund-raiser would be a good way of celebrating her life.

A capacity audience attended on the evening, which featured many prizes donated for the occasion.

STONEHOUSE bowlers enjoyed a friendly match with Udston Bowling Club on Saturday

The Juniors started their season with a good turnout of youngsters on Sunday. This week the club entertain visitors from Gourock Park Bowling Club.

The first league matches of the season are now being played and ties for various competitions are also underway. In the Champion of Champions competition, club champion Jim Inglis successfully negotiated his opening game at Garrowhill on Sunday.

He plays his next round at Blantyre this Sunday.

STONEHOUSE Parish Church have a Communion service this Sunday.

An Elders’ Conference will be held on Saturday from 9.30am till 4.30pm.

A few seats are still available for the Guild outing to Loch Lomond on Saturday, June 14.

Anyone willing to help with the Christian Aid door-to-door collection should contact Margaret Macgregor.

REV. Kathryn Smith Anderson conducted the service at Stonehouse Congregational United Reformed Church on Sunday. This week’s service will be taken by the Rev. John Humphries.

A meeting of elders will be held in the choir room on Wednesday, May 21, at 7.30pm.

The Work Party are holding a silent auction on Wednesday, May 14, at 7.30pm. Donations for the event can be handed in at the hall at 2pm.

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PATERSON United Free Church now have their handbook available for purchase. Anyone wishing a copy, which costs £3, should contact the session clerk.

The Women’s Association will meet on Monday, May 12, at 1.30pm when the choir from Townhead Primary School will perform.