mearns community week 2012

Mearns Community Week

2012Sat 8 Sept - Sun 16 Sept

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Offi cial Launch PartyWhen? 11am - 2pmWhere? The Avenue Shopping CentreCome along and join the fun at the Avenue as we launch Mearns Community Week 2012 with all our community organisati ons on hand to welcome you and tell you about all the events we have planned. Come to the stand alongside Boots window, or join us for balloon modelling at Asda.

Bookbug sessionWhen? 9.45am - 10.15am Where? Mearns LibraryInteracti ve session for young children aged 0-3yrs, and their grown ups. Bookbug ses-sions encourage a love of books and stories and introduce music to the very young using simple rhymes and songs. FREE – no booking required

Coff ee & Come and SeeWhen? 11am - 1.00pmWhere? The new Isobel Mair School Follow in the footsteps of His Royal High-ness Prince Edward and Pop Princess Pixie Lott by enjoying a cup of coff ee and a tour of the new Isobel Mair School.Opened in March 2012, Isobel Mair School may be the one school in the area you are not familiar with, so now’s your chance to fi nd out about the school and our wonder-ful pupils and their achievements.

What’s the Story? @NMBCWho? Newton Mearns Bapti st ChurchWhere? www.newtonmearnsbapti st.org.uk

Messy ChurchWhen? 9.15am - 11amWhere? West Mearns Church

What’s the Story? @NMBCAn Evening of Sharing and Testi monyWhen? 6.30pmWhere? Newton Mearns Bapti st Church

Offi cial Launch Party

Saturday 8th September

What’s the Story? @NMBC

Sunday 9th September

Where? Newton Mearns Bapti st Church

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Everyone loves a story, and the bible is full of fascinati ng stories which deserve to be told. Visit our website every day this week for a new instalment from our storytellers.www.newtonmearnsbapti st.org.uk

Come along to our evening service at NMBC and hear stories about who we are and what we do. Everyone welcome, refresh-ments served aft er the service.

Interacti ve session for young children aged 0-3yrs, and their grown ups. Bookbug ses-

Messy ChurchWhen? 9.15am - 11amWhere? West Mearns ChurchWhere? West Mearns ChurchJoin us for a special Mearns Community Week Messy Church. Messy Church is a chance to get messy, have fun and spend quality ti me together with every member of your family. Come and share breakfast, create your own ‘works of art’ and enjoy an interac-ti ve ti me with songs, puppets, stories, prayers and more. Family ti me is precious so come and do church together. [email protected]

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fi nd out about the school and our wonder-ful pupils and their achievements.

What’s the Story? @NMBC Monday Art Class When? 1.00pmWhere? Newton Mearns Bapti st Church

What’s the Story? @NMBC Storytelling at Oasis CaféWhen? From 10.00 amWhere? Newton Mearns Bapti st Church

Soup and Sandwich Lunch When? 12.30 pmWhere? Newton Mearns Parish ChurchCome along to our fabulous Guild lunch and enjoy delicious food and great company!

Mouse SkillsWhen? 1.30pm – 2.30pmWhere? Mearns LibraryAre you a complete computer novice? Get started by learning how to use the mouse to get around the screen and open programs.FREE session for 16+. Book your place at Mearns Library, 0141 577 4979

Exercise Classes with Exercise Specialist Helen Harrison MSc. Exercise & Health BACR, PSI. When? 2.00 - 3.00pmWhere? Fraser Hall, Retail Trust G77 6JYClasses suitable for adults with diff erent physical abiliti es and medical conditi ons, although you don’t have to have a medical conditi on to att end!All classes are designed to improve and maintain your • Endurance/stamina• Strength• Balance • Flexibility/Range of movementMONDAY CLASS cost £3.00. This is a circuit class suitable for those who are independently mobile. All parti cipants are encouraged to work at their own pace. Exercises will be tailored to individual needs.CONTACT Helen Harrison0141 616 3442, 07761 785 751email: [email protected]

Professional storytellerWhen? 4.00pm – 5.00pmWhere? Mearns Library Gerry’ Durkin’s stories are a treat for everyone. Mixing traditi onal, modern and self writt en stories, his comic tales will amuse and enter-tain children and encourage their parti cipati on. FREE event for children of primary school age – no booking required

Monday 10th September



Professional storyteller


Think you remember your childhood bible stories? Come along and listen to our storytellers share riveti ng tales of good and evil. Bible stories like you’ve never heard them before, not just for children. Tea, coff ee and home baking served.

Exercise Classeswith Exercise Specialist Helen Harrison MSc. Exercise & Health BACR, PSI. When? 2.00 - 3.00pmWhere? Fraser Hall, Retail Trust G77 6JYClasses suitable for adults with diff erent

FREE event for children of primary school age – no booking requiredCome along and listen to our

storytellers share riveti ng tales of good and evil. Bible stories like you’ve never heard them before, not just for children. Tea, coff ee and home baking

Tracy Butler - exploring pas-tels (demo and workshop)Come and join us for our open art class with guest speaker Tracy Butler, suitable for arti sts of all levels. Classes run on Mondays throughout the year.

Newton Mearns Bapti st Church

speaker Tracy Butler, suitable for arti sts of all levels. Classes

Isobel Mair School has served special needs children for over 25 years. The original school was founded by Dr Isobel Mair and parents of children with additional support needs. Its original site was in Clarkston but, due to the first class edu-cation offered by the school, the pupil role grew and additional campuses popped up across East Renfrewshire over an eight mile radius.In 2010 East Renfrewshire Council embarked on building an educational facility in Newton Mearns. The aim being to house all these magnificent children under one roof and the new school was officially opened in March 2012. It now has a school role of just over 100 children and now pupils can enjoy sensory gardens, great classrooms and even a hydrotherapy pool.A welcome addition to the school was the introduction of the Isobel Mair Family Centre which provides all pre-schoolers access to ex-cellent nursery education.The aim of the school and family centre is to provide every pupil with the chance to develop their learning and skills to the highest level that they are capable of attaining. The school and family centre celebrates every success that a child makes and perhaps most importantly pupils are taught by exceptionally dedicated staff in a fun and safe environment.You will often see pupils from the school and family centre around the Mearns area be it enjoying lessons in Rouken Glen Park or visiting local shops to buy things for the school. Isobel Mair School and Family Centre are very much an integral part of life in East Renfrewshire and we would like to thank the community for all the support given in the past, during Mearns Community Week and in the future.

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Isobel Mair School has served special needs children for over 25 years. The original school was founded by Dr Isobel Mair and parents of children with additional support needs. Its original site was in Clarkston but, due to the first class edu-cation offered by the school, the pupil role grew and additional

Introducing our Mearns Community Week Charity 2012

Isobel Mair School has served special needs children for over 25 years. The original school was founded by Dr Isobel Mair and parents of children with additional support needs.

Isobel Mair School

Exercise Classeswith Exercise Specialist Helen Harrison MSc. Exercise & Health BACR, PSI.When? 10.30 - 11.30amWhere? Fraser Hall, Retail Trust G77 6JYThe classes are suitable for adults with diff er-ent physical abiliti es and medical conditi ons, although you don’t have to have a medical conditi on to att end!TUESDAY CLASS Cost £2.50This class is suitable for those who are mobile with or without an aid. Ideal for people who need to improve their strength, balance and bone health. Also suitable for individuals with breathing diffi culti es.CONTACT Helen Harrison 0141 616 3442, 07761 785 751email: [email protected]

What’s the Story? @NMBC Sonshine Kids Open DayWhen? 10.00 - 11.30amWhere? Newton Mearns Bapti st Church

Parent & ToddlersWhen? 10.00 - 11.30amWhere? Broom Parish Church

At this meeti ng Amy Jane Fee of Sing and Sign will give a demonstrati on of this award winning music programme which helps your baby to communicate before speech.For further informati on about the Parent & Toddler Group contact Mags Forrow via Broom Church Offi ce, 639 3528.

Think you remember your childhood bible stories? Come along and listen to our storytellers share riveti ng tales of good and evil. Bible stories like you’ve never heard them before, not just for children. Tea, coff ee and home baking served.

Tuesday 11th September



Sign will give a demonstrati on of this award winning music programme which helps your baby to communicate before speech.For further informati on about the Parent & Toddler Group contact Mags Forrow via Broom Church Offi ce, 639 3528.


Where? Fraser Hall, Retail Trust G77 6JYThe classes are suitable for adults with diff er-ent physical abiliti es and medical conditi ons, although you don’t have to have a medical conditi on to att end!TUESDAY CLASS Cost £2.50This class is suitable for those who are mobile with or without an aid. Ideal for people who need to improve their strength, balance and

Come along and listen to our storytellers share riveti ng tales of good and evil. Bible stories like you’ve never heard them

What’s the Story? @NMBCStorytelling at Oasis CaféWhen? 10.00amWhere? Newton Mearns Bapti st Church

Sonshine Kids Toddler Group is for children under three and their carers. We meet Tuesday and Friday 10-1130am for playti me, craft , songs, juice, a chat and a cup of tea!Open days have have a special “Story Time” session. Come along with your children and see what we do.

At this meeti ng Amy Jane Fee of Sing and


Exercise Classes

Mearns Kirk Friendship ClubWhen? 1.45 - 3.15 pmWhere? Main Hall, Mearns Kirk Parish Church Speaker: Rev. Joe Kavanagh.Come and join us for a delicious aft ernoon tea and friendly chat. All are welcome.For further informati on please contact the Church Offi ce 639-6555Mearns Kirk is at the corner of Eaglesham Road and Mearns Road, and has a large car park.

What’s the Story? @NMBCYouth Club When? 7.30 - 9.15pmWhere? Newton Mearns Bapti st Church

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Balgray Reflections

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Dams to Darnley Country Park

Walks and Cycle Paths in East RenfrewshireMearns History Group - Wed 12 Sept (page 9)

Bat and Moth Night - Wed 12th (page9)The Big Walk - Sat 15th (page14)

Pop Connections

Bat and Moth Night - Wed 12th (page9)The Big Walk - Sat 15th (page14)

Pop Connecti ons: Newton Mearns Bapti st ChurchWed 12th (page9) and Thu 13th (page 12)

Come along to our Youth Club open night and fi nd out what we get up to. Loads of fun every week for S1 to S4 including games, Wii, guitar hero, baking, nail art, chatti ng with friends and of course our tuck shop.

Wednesday 12th September

Rhythm Time Discover the magic of Music

When? 9.30am Toddlers (14mths to 3yrs) 10.15 Babies (0 to 14mths)Where? Parklands Country Club Classes also held on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays locally.Come and meet Ratatat and Arabella at our fun, educati onal and sti mulati ng music classes for babies, toddlers and preschool-ers.Rhythm Time is so much more than just a sing song!! Every child is encouraged to use their voice, dance, play percussion instru-ments and have fun! A real benefi t each week is seeing the child grow in confi dence whilst having fun!Each well planned course throughout each level Baby , Toddler and Preschool at Rhythm Time has been developed to sti mu-late the senses and your child's develop-ment using a vast combinati on of exciti ng instruments, puppets, pom poms, bubbles, scarves & sensory equipment !! It's great fun for everyone!! To join in the Rhythm Time fun and to book your free taster class please contact Gillian on 07834 761 972

Kirk KafeWhen? 10.30am – 12 noonWhere? Broom Parish Church, Columba Hall Come and join us for a cuppa. All welcome.

Mearns and Whitecraigs Flower ClubWhen? 2.00 pmWhere? Broom Parish Church, Columba HallDO YOU LOVE FLOWERS? DON’T KNOW HOW TO PROLONG THEIR LIFE? THEN WE HAVE THE ANSWER. We are a fl ower arranging club meeti ng once a month in The Church of Broom on the second Wednesday of the month except in July and August. The meeti ngs start at 2pm and take the form of a fl ower arranging demonstrati on followed by a cup of tea.First meeti ng is on 12th Sept when Rosalyn Harrison from Cumbria will be giving the demonstrati on enti tled “Sensati onal Autumn”. Come along and join us for this our fi rst meeti ng of the new session, you will be warmly welcomed and will be treated to tea and home baking.We also run hands on workshops for those who wish to learn the basics and in some cases more advanced fl ower arranging.We have the reputati on of being a very friend-ly club and in no ti me at all you will feel really at home and enjoy a very relaxing aft ernoon of fun friendship and fl owers. All are very welcome. Contact Cheryl Nixon on 639 5740 for further info.

Summer Reading Challenge Awards CeremonyWhen? 4.00 pmWhere? Mearns LibraryChildren who completed this year’s summer reading challenge “Story Lab” will be pre-sented with their medal and certi fi cate at this special award ceremony. FREE – by invitati on only



Mearns and Whitecraigs Flower ClubMearns and Whitecraigs Flower ClubMearns and Whitecraigs

When? 2.00 pmWhere? Broom Parish Church, Columba HallDO YOU LOVE FLOWERS? DON’T KNOW HOW TO PROLONG THEIR LIFE? THEN WE HAVE THE ANSWER. We are a fl ower arranging


Mearns and Whitecraigs

Where? Broom Parish Church, Columba HallDO YOU LOVE FLOWERS? DON’T KNOW HOW TO PROLONG THEIR LIFE? THEN WE HAVE

Come and join us for a cuppa.

When? 10.30am – 12 noonWhere? Broom Parish Church, Columba Hall Come and join us for a cuppa. Come and join us for a cuppa. Come and join us for a cuppa.

Mearns and Whitecraigs

When? 9.30am Toddlers (14mths to 3yrs) 10.15 Babies (0 to 14mths)

Discover the magic of Music Discover the magic of Music

University of the Third Age Open Day

When? 2.00pmWhere? Fairweather Hall, Barrhead RoadGuest Speaker Paul Henke ex bomb disposal expert and now best-selling author of acti on adventure thrillers.East Renfrewshire U3A is a unique and exciti ng self-help educati onal movement for people who are no longer in full-ti me work.What does it off er?The opportunity to pursue learning and de-velop new skills for sheer enjoyment Shared learning experiences in a wide variety of interest groupsNew friendshipsWhat does it do?We hold monthly meeti ngs with guest speakers to suit all tastes and these are followed by an opportunity for fellowship over a coff ee.We also have 16 interest groups operati ng ranging from History, Genealogy, Speaking in Public, Creati ve Writi ng, Languages and Read-ing to Crochet/ Knitti ng and Card Making.Come along and join usFor more informati on about U3A Tel 07758 344 252www.u3asites.org.uk/eastrenfrewshire

Eastwood Photographic SocietyWhen? 7:30- 10:00 pmWhere? Albertslund Hall, Westacres Road.Workshop evening with demonstrati ons of mounti ng prints, basic image correcti ons and resizing of images. Syllabus for season 2012-13 available @ www.eastwoodps.co.uk

Walks and Cycle Paths in East RenfrewshireMearns History GroupWhen? 7.30 pmWhere? Fairweather Hall, Barrhead Road Keith Fergus is an outstanding outdoors pho-tographer whose photographs and arti cles appear regularly in publicati ons such as TGO, The Scots Magazine, Walk Magazine, Country Walking and Scotland Magazine.His presentati on will take us on Walks and Cycle Paths in East Renfrewshire and on a guided tour of the Ayrshire and Arran Coastal Paths. His stunning images can be seen at www.scotti shhorizons.co.ukAdmission free.For more informati on contact MHG Secre-tary, Ian Morton at [email protected]

Wednesday 12th September

Bat and moth night When? 7.30 - 9.30pm Where? Dams to Darnley County ParkDiscover the bats and moths within the country park on this evening event. Watch the bats spectacular air display as bats forage on insects. Meet at Patt erton car park opposite Patt erton Train Stati on. To book your place please con-tact Dams to Darnley Country Park, Country-side Ranger Service on 0141 577 4053/4054 or email: [email protected]

What’s the Story? @NMBC Pop Connecti onwith Crookfur primary SchoolWhen? 7.30pmWhere? Newton Mearns Bapti st Church

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Where? Newton Mearns Bapti st Church

What’s the Story? @NMBC Pop Connecti on

Where? Fairweather Hall, Barrhead RoadGuest Speaker Paul Henke ex bomb disposal

Pop Connecti on is a profession-ally delivered singing and record-ing project for primary school children which encourages them to develop a clear sense of aspi-rati on and values through music. Tonight’s concert is for an invited audience of parents and friends.

Bat and moth nightWhen? 7.30 - 9.30pm

Thursday 13th September

Baby and Toddler GroupWhen? 10.00 - 11.30amWhere? West Mearns Church Join our group of babies, toddlers, mums and carers for a free taster session. Your litt le one will love our great selecti on of toys and acti viti es including craft s, music and our book corner while you enjoy a cup of tea, cake and a [email protected]

MacMillan World’s Biggest Coff ee MorningWhen? 10.00 am - 12 noonWhere? Mearns LibraryEast Renfrewshire’s ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) learners would like to invite you to the World’s Biggest Coff ee Morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.FREE event for all ages – no booking required

Informati on Session for Computi ng CoursesWhen? 1.30 - 2.30pm Where? Mearns LibraryInterested in learning about computers, but unsure where to start? Come to an Infor-mati on Session to discover what’s available and if there’s a course suitable for you. FREE session for 16+. Book your place at Mearns Library, 0141 577 4979

Summer Reading Challenge Awards CeremonyWhen? 4.00pmWhere? Mearns Library


What’s the Story? @NMBCWho? Newton Mearns Bapti st ChurchWhere? www.newtonmearnsbapti st.org.ukEveryone loves a story, and the bible is full of fascinati ng stories which deserve to be told. Visit our website every day this week for a new instalment from our storytellers.www.newtonmearnsbapti st.org.uk


FREE event for all ages – no booking required

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Informati on Session for Computi ng CoursesWhen? 1.30 - 2.30pm

Informati on Session for Computi ng Courses

Computi ng Courses

Summer Reading Challenge Awards CeremonySummer Reading Challenge Summer Reading Challenge

Children who completed this year’s sum-mer reading challenge “Story Lab” will be presented with their medal and certi fi -cate at this special award ceremony. FREE – by invitati on only


On the Inca TrailEastwood Rotary Club When? 6:15 for 6:30 pmWhere? White Cart Restaurant, Busby Join us at our regular evening meeti ng featuring David Scott whose topic for the evening is “On the Inca Trail”.

Eastwood Rotary Club is pleased to invite sociable, community-minded people (male and female) along to our regular Thursday evening meeti ng. Our Rotary Club has been established for over 40 years and our members have a wide range of ages and come from all secti ons of society. We pride ourselves on the variety of social and charitable acti viti es we undertake. This ranges from organis-ing numerous school competi ti ons including a primary school quiz, young chef, young musician, young photog-rapher, young golfer and youth speaks debati ng challenge. Each year we choose two young adults from local schools to att end a week long leadership camp.A typical evening consists of a meal (£10) followed by a speaker, aft er which the various club committ ees discuss plans for upcoming charitable and social events. If this has whett ed your appeti te for Rotary, come along and meet our members. Contacts: Secretary George Brunton on 0141 586 0630 or President Steve Malloy on 0141 571 2855

Showcase EveningCosgrove CareWhen? 7.00 - 9.00pmWhere? Cosgrove Care, May TerraceCosgrove Care: Supporti ng People with Learning Disabiliti esAdult Groups Showcase Evening Free EntryRefreshments will be provided Cosgrove Care is delighted to invite individuals and businesses from the local community to att end their fi rst Adult Groups Showcase Evening. Over the past 50 years, the organisati on has been conti nuously supported by the local community. This is our way of showcas-ing all the hard work and progress that the people we support have made.This fun evening will give you the op-portunity to see how the community’s support has benefi tt ed the adults who use Cosgrove’s services. Amongst the night’s acti viti es, there will be perform-ances from Cosgrove’s music and drama groups and displays produced by their creati ve writi ng and art groups.The event will be att ended by Ken Mac-intosh, MSP for Eastwood and Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Jim Murphy, MP for East Renfrewshire and Shadow Secretary of State for Defence.For further informati on on this event, please call Gillian on 0141 620 2500 or e-mail [email protected] www.cosgrovecare.org.uk


Showcase Evening


Choir at the CrossOpen RehearsalWhen? Newton Mearns Parish ChurchWhere? 7.00 - 9.00pmThe Choir of Newton Mearns Parish Church- “The Church at the Cross”Ever fancied learning to sing a Mozart classic, or a work by John Rutt er? Or maybe uplift ing gospel music is more your style? Well, at the Choir at the Cross this is what we do!Come and fi nd out about the musical life of the Church at the Cross, and what is involved in being in a church choir, in our community week open rehearsal. Get an insight into the role of a church choir, and even join in with the singing!At Newton Mearns Parish Church (next to The Avenue Shopping Centre), this event is a great chance to hear some great music, and to make some great music!To fi nd out more, contact:offi ce@churchatt hecross.org.uk or call 0141 639 7373

Mini Burns’ NightLodge Newton Mearns No.1706When? 7.30pmWhere? Fairweather Hall, Barrhead RoadBurns’ Nights are held all over the world each January to celebrate the birth of Scotland’s most famous poet who was also a well-known Freemason.For many Lodges, the annual Burns’ Night is one of the highlights of the year – an evening fi lled with poems, song and laughter fuelled by haggis, neeps, tatti es and a dram of whisky.Lodge Newton Mearns No.1706 would like to invite members of the public with an interest in learning something about Freemasonry to a “mini” Burns’ Night There will be a chance to sample some of the fun of a Masonic Burns’ Night with a taste of haggis (along with a glass of Scotland’s other nati onal drink), and learn something of the Masonic Order that is open to men of all backgrounds and beliefs.Charity is one of the cornerstones of Freemasonry and Lodge Newton Mearns regularly donates funds to the local Silver Thread Club and Mearns Primary School. Last year an additi onal donati on was made to the RNLI.Contact: Ken Stein, Lodge Secretary0141 638 2792 / 0783

What’s the Story? @NMBC Pop Connecti onwith Crookfur Primary SchoolWhen? 7.30pmWhere? Newton Mearns Bapti st Church



What’s the Story? @NMBC Pop Connecti onWhat’s the Story? @NMBC What’s the Story? @NMBC

evening fi lled with poems, song and laughter fuelled by haggis, neeps, tatti es and a dram of whisky.Lodge Newton Mearns No.1706 would like to invite members of the public with an interest in learning something about Freemasonry to a “mini” Burns’ Night There will be a chance to sample some of the fun of a Masonic Burns’ Night with a taste of

Pop Connecti on is a profession-ally delivered singing and record-ing project for primary school children which encourages them to develop a clear sense of aspi-rati on and values through music. Tonight’s concert is for an invited audience of parents and friends.

haggis (along with a glass of Scotland’s other nati onal drink), and learn something of the Masonic Order that is open to men of all backgrounds and beliefs.Charity is one of the cornerstones of Freemasonry and Lodge Newton Mearns regularly donates funds to the local Silver

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Parent & ToddlersWhen? 10.00 - 11.30amWhere? Broom Parish Church For further informati on contact Angela Sommerville.

Scanning and Att aching Files to EmailsWhen? 10.00 - 11.30amWhere? Mearns LibraryLearn how to scan documents, save them to the computer and e-mail them as fi le att achments. An online e-mail address and basic computi ng skills are required.FREE session for 16+. Book your place at Mearns Library, 0141 577 4979

Boys Brigade Open NightWhen? 6.00 - 10.00pmAnchor Boys P1-P3: 6.00 - 7.00pmJunior Secti on P4-P6: 6.30 - 8.00pmCompany Secti on P7-S6: 7.45 - 10.00pmWhere? Newton Mearns Parish ChurchAs part of Mearns Community Week we will be holding an open evening for boys P1-S6 and their parents/guardians.Telephone: 0141 427 4051email: [email protected]

Friday 14th September

What’s the Story? @NMBC Sonshine KidsWhen? 10.00 - 11.30amWhere? Newton Mearns Bapti st Church


Zumbatomic!When?Class 1: Age 3-8 yrs 4.00 - 4.45pm Class 2: Age 9-14yrs 4.45 - 5.30pmWhere? Parklands Country ClubZumba classes for children every Friday at Parklands Country Club. All classes are open to non-members, so come along and give it a try. Only £1 for all new parti cipants on 14/9/12.For more informati on please call Julie on 07580 384 667 of join us on Facebook at “Zumba with Julie C”.


Class 1: Age 3-8 yrs 4.00 - 4.45pm Class 2: Age 9-14yrs 4.45 - 5.30pmWhere? Parklands Country ClubZumba classes for children every Friday at Parklands Country Club. All classes are open to non-members, so come along and give it a try. Only £1 for all new parti cipants on 14/9/12.For more informati on please call Julie on


Company Secti on P7-S6: 7.45 - 10.00pmWhere? Newton Mearns Parish ChurchAs part of Mearns Community Week we will be holding an open evening for boys P1-S6 and their parents/guardians.Telephone: 0141 427 4051email: [email protected]

Sonshine Kids Toddler Group is for children under three and their carers. We meet Tuesday and Friday 10-1130am for playti me, craft , songs, juice, a chat and a cup of tea!Open days have have a special “Story Time” session. Come along with your children and see what we do.

Zumbatomic!

Bookbug sessionWhen? 9.45 - 10.15amWhere? Mearns LibraryInteracti ve session for young children aged 0-3yrs, and their grown ups. Bookbug sessions encourage a love of books and stories and introduce music to the very young using simple rhymes and songs. FREE – no booking required

What’s the Story? @NMBC Storytrail Treasure HuntWhen? 11.00 amWhere? Newton Mearns Bapti st Church

Mearns Kirk Open Day When? 10.00 am - 12 noonWhere? Mearns Kirk Parish Church

Walk the Thru the BibleWhen? 2.00 - 5.30pmWhere? Maxwell Mearns Parish Church

All Age Concertfeaturing EROS Theatre Group, East Ren-frewshire Senior Jazz Band and Stagecoach Theatre Arts.

When? 7.30 pmWhere? Broom Parish ChurchCome and join us for a fantasti c musical extravaganza for all the family.Tickets priced £5 or £15 for a family of 4 available from the Church Offi ce, 639 3528. Offi ce open Tue – Thu 9am – 12 noon. Donati on from the proceeds will be given to the Mearns Community Week Charity – Isobel Mair School.

The Big WalkWhen? 10am – 4pmWhere? Dams to Darnley Country ParkJoin the countryside rangers on this 10km walk from Glennifer Braes Country Park to Dams to Darnley Country Park enjoying the beauti ful scenery and wildlife along the way.Meet at Balgray Reservoir Car Park, Balgraystone Road , Barrhead. To book your place please contact Dams to Darnley Country Park , Countryside Ranger Service on 0141 577 4053/4054 or email [email protected]

Bookbug session

Saturday 15th September

Join us this morning as we take to the streets of Newton Mearns in search of bits of our story that have gone missing! Gather what you can then meet back at the church for lunch when we will piece the story together and see if we can tell it all. A great event for families and teams large or small.

Mearns Kirk Open Day

Join the countryside rangers on this 10km walk from Glennifer Braes Country Park to Dams to Darnley Country Park enjoying the beauti ful scenery and wildlife along the way.Meet at Balgray Reservoir Car Park, Balgraystone Road , Barrhead. To book your place please contact Dams to Darnley Country Park , Countryside Ranger Service on 0141 577 4053/4054 or email [email protected]

story that have gone missing! Gather what you can then meet back at the church for lunch when we will piece the story together and see if we can tell it all. A great event for families

Gather what you can then meet

Interacti ve session for young children aged 0-3yrs, and their grown ups. Bookbug

Where? Dams to Darnley Country ParkJoin the countryside rangers on this 10km walk from Glennifer Braes Country Park to

Come and join us for a fantasti c musical

Tickets priced £5 or £15 for a family of 4

featuring EROS Theatre Group, East Ren-

Where? Broom Parish ChurchCome and join us for a fantasti c musical


See inside this historic building, which will be 200 years old in 2013. Leafl ets will be available to guide visitors roundthe items of interest, including 12 stained glass windows and a number of interest-ing wooden carvings. There will also be a display showing how the church looked in 1813, and some of the buildings which were around the church at that ti me. Mearns Kirk is at the corner of Eaglesham Road and Mearns Road, and has a large car park.

Don’t know who Mephibosheth is? Can’t even pronounce his name? Have you ever thought the Bible was just too diffi cult to understand? Or worse, not rel-evant. This 2 part event will not just help you understand what’s what, who’s who and where’s where, it will show you why the Bible is the world’s best selling book and introduce you to the person behind it.

The GatheringWest Mearns ChurchWhen? 9.15 - 11.00 amWhere? Whitecraigs Rugby Club Our Gatherings take the form of a multi -media style event incorporati ng contemporary music. They are presented in an easy to understand format on relevant topics of life. They are informal and relaxed with ti me to eat and chat and off er an alternati ve and relevant approach to church. We also run an exciti ng kids' and toddlers' programme . All are welcome to join us from 9.15am for real coff ee, tea, toast and home baking. [email protected]

Harvest Thanksgiving and Service of Celebrati on for Mearns Community WeekWhen? 10.00 amWhere? Broom Parish ChurchWith guests from local community and council. Everyone will be made most welcome.Tea/coff ee will be served aft er the Service.

Go Greener Apple DayWhen? 12.00 noon - 4.00pmWhere? The Pavilion, Rouken Glen ParkPress your own apple juice, dookin’ for apples, apple recipes, apple treasure hunt and quiz, and lots more.There will be a number of stalls that will have an Eco theme, from making apple juice to observing bees in a transparent hive, to cycling MOT's.This event will be especially att racti ve to families and children who can expect to enjoy the diff erent acti viti es as well as gain an understanding of the history of apples, and, through the recently planted Community Orchard in Rouken Glen Park, can see how volunteer, the Council and local business can work together to conserve and improve the environment for all.

What’s the Story? @NMBC The Mark Drama:The whole Book of Mark in 90 minutes When? 7.30 pmWhere? Newton Mearns Bapti st Church

The GatheringWest Mearns Church

Sunday 16th September


Theatre-in-the-round comes to Newton Mearns as our team of actors has just one weekend to rehearse an improvised and interacti ve re-telling of Mark’s Gospel. Edgy, exciti ng, powerful and moving. For more informa-ti on visit our website www.newtonmearnsbapti st.org.uk. For free ti ckets contact:offi ce@newtonmearnsbapti st.org.uk

Walk the Thru the BibleWhen? 2.00 - 5.30pmWhere? Maxwell Mearns Parish ChurchDon’t know who Mephibosheth is? Can’t even pronounce his name? Have you ever thought the Bible was just too diffi cult to understand? Or worse, not rel-evant. This 2 part event will not just help you understand what’s what, who’s who and where’s the mark dramawhere, it will show you why the Bible is the world’s best selling book and introduce you to the person behind it.

Where? Whitecraigs Rugby Club Our Gatherings take the form of a multi -media style event incorporati ng contemporary music.

When? 12.00 noon - 4.00pmWhere? The Pavilion, Rouken Glen Park

apples, apple recipes, apple treasure

There will be a number of stalls that will

Where? Whitecraigs Rugby Club Where? Whitecraigs Rugby Club

Where? The Pavilion, Rouken Glen ParkPress your own apple juice, dookin’ for

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Albertslund Hall, Westacres Road, Newton Mearns G77 6WW

The Avenue Shopping Centre, 250 Ayr Road, Newton Mearns, G77 6AA

Broom Parish Church, Mearns Road, Glasgow G77 5HN

Cosgrove Care, May Terrace, G46 6LD

Dams to Darnley County Park: www.damstodarnley.org

Fairweather Hall, Barrhead Road, Newton Mearns, G77 6BB

The new Isobel Mair School, 58 Stewarton Road, Greenlaw Newton Mearns, G77 6NP

Maxwell Mearns Parish Church, Waterfoot Road, Newton Mearns G77 5RE

Mearns Kirk Parish Church, Mearns Road, Newton Mearns G77 5DE

Mearns Library, McKinlay Place, Newton Mearns, G77 6EZ 0141 577 4979

Newton Mearns Bapti st Church, Greenfarm Road, Newton Mearns, G77 6FA, 0141 616 2362

Newton Mearns Parish Church, 242 Ayr Road, Newton Mearns, G77 6AA

Parklands Country Club, Ayr Road, Newton Mearns, G77 6DT

Retail Trust, Crookfur Cott age Estate, Crookfur Road, Newton Mearns,G77 6JY

The Pavilion, Rouken Glen Park, Rouken Glen Road, Giff nock Glasgow G46 7JL

West Mearns Church, Whitecraigs Rugby Club, Aurs Road, Newton Mearns, G77 6PX

White Cart Hotel, 61 East Kilbride Rd, Clarkston, Glasgow G76 8HX

Albertslund Hall, Westacres Road, Newton Mearns G77 6WW

The Avenue Shopping Centre, 250 Ayr Road, Newton Mearns, G77 6AA

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