There is always something going on in East Kilbride from sporting events to charity fundraisers to shows at the Arts Centre. We are lucky to have so many great groups and organisations doing so many great things. If your group has something you want East Kilbride to know about then drop us an email with the details.
Local Writer at Waterstones: Nina de la Mer will be discussing her debut novel ‘4am’ along with fellow novelist Naomi Wood on Friday February 17 at 1800. For free tickets ask in store or call 0843 290 8299.
Hit Musical at Village Theatre: EK Rep Theatre are staging a production of the musical comedy ‘A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum’ from Wednesday February 15 to Saturday 18. Tickets available from the box office on 01355 248669.
Mary Massacre & Seven Year Itch: A comedy double bill starring Julie Nimmo, star of Balamory, is hitting the EK Arts Centre on March 2. Call 261000 for tickets.
Indoor Market: EK Thistle Communitiy Club are holding an indoor market on Sunday, February 19, from 10 til 3pm. To book a table call Jane on 07866 949 844.
Valentine Ceilidh: EK Highlanders’ Association are holding a ceilidh on Saturday Feb 18 from 730 til 1130pm. Tickets, which include tea/coffee and cakes, cost £6 and can be bought by phoning Drew Turnbull on 01355 245052 or by emailing Liz Urquhart at urquhart859@btinternet.com
Carers listening and communicating skills course: Murray Owen Centre, Tuesday 21st February, 10.30am- 2.30pm. Call 01698 428090 for further information.
Carers course on Assertiveness: Murray Owen Centre, Tuesday 28th February, 10.30am- 2.30pm. Call 01698 428090 for further information.
School Reunion: Mossneuk Primary, Thursday 1st March, 3.00pm- 7.00pm. Pictures of former staff and pupils are wanted for a display and can be handed into the office until Friday24th February.
Youth Café: St Andrew’s Methodist Church, Mondays, 7pm- 9pm. For ages 11+.
Nominations for the East Kilbride and District Crime Prevention Panel Awards: Entries to be made by 2pm on Wednesday 29th February. Nomination forms can be found at www.ek-cpp.org.uk/anawform.doc, handed into the CP/CSI Information Unit, Town Centre on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 11am and 2pm, -mailed to info@ek-cpp.org.uk with “Awards” in the subject box or posted to EKCPP, Room 3, 26 Ivanhoe, Calderwood, G74 3NZ.
East Kilbride Tennis Club Come and Try Session: Saturday 11th February, 10-11am for under8s and 11am-12pm for over 8s. The clubs latest 6 week block of lessons start on Thursday 16th February. Under-8s at 4pm-5pm and over-8s between 5pm-6pm. Contact Connie for more information on becksmum@hotmail.com or 07711341015
Songwriting Skills Course: East Kilbride Arts Centre, Monday 16th January- Monday 19th March, call 01355 261000 for more information
Boogie Beats for Tiny Feet: East Kilbride Arts Centre, Mondays 10am-11am
East Mains Community Council: Arts Centre, Second Monday of the Month, 7.30pm
Dance Club: Red Deer Centre, Tuesdays, 10 am
Ukulele Classes for Adults: East Kilbride Arts Centre, Tuesdays, 10am- 11am
Mixed Instrument Group for Adults: East Kilbride Arts Centre, Tuesdays, 11am- 12pm
Greenhills and EK South Youth Club: Thursdays from 7pm- 9.30pm for all 10- 17 year old. For more info call 0774811455/ 01355245376
The Reader’s Group: Greenhills Library, First Tuesday of the Month, 4.15pm
East Kilbride Historical Society: East Kilbride Civic Centre, Tuesday 14th February, 7.30pm
Stewartfield Badminton Club: Looking for new members – all ages. Club runs from 8pm-10pm on Wednesday nights at Stewartfield Community Centre.
St Leonards Community Council: Blacklaw Community Hall, Fourth Wednesday of the Month, 7.30pm
Calderwood Community Council: Calderwood Community Hall, First Wednesday of the Month, 7.30pm
East Kilbride Judo Club: Looking for new adult members. Session held at the John Wright Sports Centre, 8pm- 10pm
East Kilbride Thistle Community Football Club Public Consultation Event: E.K. Thistle Social Club, Thursday 2nd February, 2pm- 8pm
Westwood Community Council: Red Deer Centre, Fourth Thursday of the Month, 7.30pm
Murray Community Council: Murray Owen Centre, Second Thursday of the Month, 7.30pm
CUPI Club Night: Every Friday, 6.30 pm -9.00pm. Call 07729558241 for more information
St Leonard’s Lunch Club: Blacklaw Hall, Fridays, 12.00pm
Lanarkshire Members Groups of the National Trust for Scotland Meeting: Court Suite, East Kilbride, Friday 3rd February, 7.30 pm. Contact 01355 237116 for more information.
East Kilbride Judo Club: Looking for new junior members, John Wright Sports Centre, 12.30pm -2.30pm
Victorian Birthday Party: Greenhills Library, Saturday 11th February
EK Musichoir: East Kilbride Arts Centre, Sundays, 7pm. Visit www.misichoir.co.uk for more information.
Contact the Elderly: are urgently appealing for volunteers living in the East Kilbride area to spare just a few hours each month to help with the running of local tea parties for the elderly. Residents interested in volunteering for Contact the Elderly once a month as a driver, or twice a year as a host can contact Margaret Oliver on 01389 605915
Oxfam Shop: Looking for volunteers for the shop. Can also take on Duke of Edinburgh Award pupils aged 14yrs and over. Contact Amy on 07852262991
Hands On Project: Need DIY enthusiasts to join their team of volunteers to help older people in the EK area. If interested call Liz on 01355 806894
Communities United Promoting Inclusion: A new voluntary youth group in Greenhills. Planning sports coaching, trips to M&D’s and a Halloween Party. See Greenhills Community Hall for more details.
Children’s Panel Volunteers. To register an interest in becoming a panel member call 0845 601 2770, text CHILD to 61611 or visit www.childrenspanelscotland.org
Aspire Trampoline Club: Come and try sessions at Calderglen High School. Email tramp8@live.com for more details.
Bushido Karate Club: Starting new beginners classes www.bushidokarateassociation.co.uk
EK Galaxy: Looking for new footballer (boys and girls) to join their team. Contact Peter Henry on 07540 575446 for more details.
East Kilbride Mountaineering Club: Regular outings. Visit www.eastkilbridemountaineeringclub.co.uk for more details.
East Kilbride Thistle: are one of the few non-professional clubs in Scotland to field football teams across the complete range of age groups, for men, women, boys, and girls. Regardless of your age, Thistle have a team for you. Players can join us at 4 years old, and by the time they are 20 they should have had every opportunity to fulfil their potential. We endeavour to make sure that every player fulfils their potential, no matter what their starting level of ability is, through appropriate pathways and excellent coaching methods. Visit www.ekthistle.co.uk for more details.
Our Lady of Lourdes Hiking Club: Welcoming new members. Visit www.ololhikingclub.co.uk
South Lanarkshire Older Walkers Group: Organise a series of walks all over Scotland. Contact Kathy on 01698 427 769 for more details.
St Christopher’s Cycling Club: Starting their winter training. See www.stchrisccek.co.uk for more info.
Yamakai Karate Club: On the lookout for new members www.yamakai.co.uk
London 2012 Paralympic Torch Relay Nominations: Sainsbury’s Kingsgate and Sainsburys East Kilbride Shopping Centre until Tuesday 14th February, call 01299 382 074 or visit www.sainsburys.co.uk/paralympictorchrelay
East Kilbride Light Opera Club: Looking for singers. Go to www.wkloc.co.uk to find out more.
Braniac: St Andrew’s and St Brides’ High School, 7pm-9pm. A maths and science focussed transition event for primary seven pupils attending St Andrew’s and St Bride’s High School.
Young at Heart Festive: Thursday 15th March- Saturday 24th March. Call 01698 452299 for more information or pick up a brochure at any South Lanarkshire library or leisure and culture venue.
