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Colour purple inspires kirk artists

AN ART project by members of a local church congregation came to fruition last week when it was put on display at the National Museum of Rural Life at Kittochside. Read

Arts Centre to host DJ workshop

PLACES on a sought-after 10-week block of DJ workshops at East Kilbride Arts Centre are now available to book. Read

EK band perform a jailhouse rock

A BOLD rock band played a gig at Greenock Prison and kicked-off their set with the punk anthem ‘I Fought The Law’. Read

Arts centre offer plenty to keep you busy in 2009

WITH New Year almost upon us, many people are looking to try something new in 2009. Read

Chris has the write stuff

A STRATHAVEN man has won this year’s South Lanarkshire Writing Competition organised by Biggar Writers’ Group. Read

Sphereing fun

IF THERE’S one thing that must be experienced to be believed it's surely the exhilarating and thrilling pursuit known as sphereing. Read

Give it a spin

PLACES for a much-sought-after 10-week block of DJ workshops at East Kilbride Arts Centre are now available to book. Read

A Celebration O’ Burns

To mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns and in association with the national Homecoming Scotland celebrations, which will go on throughout 2009, the Town House welcomes you along to an evening of music and song on Thursday 29 January 2009. Read

Toddlers group are in the money

THE champagne corks were popping at local parent and toddler group this week following news that it has picked up a £500 award from East Kilbride Shopping Centre's Community Fund. Read

Spotlight on our unsung heroes

UNSUNG heroes from East KIlbride and Strathaven were among more than 40 people singled out for a special award for their dedication to their community at South Lanarkshire Council's second Community Service Awards of 2008. Read

Carers set for £3m support

CARERS across Scotland received a boost from Public Health Minister Shona Robison on Friday to mark Carers’ Rights Day. Read

Slimming coach honoured

A LOCAL slimming coach has just returned from the Slimming World awards and winter ball in Birmingham. Read

Toys pouring in as Christmas appeal enters final week

WITH less than a week to go until the East Kilbride News Toy Appeal closes, gifts from kind-hearted readers are pouring into our Town Centre office. Read

Foals can steal show at Kittochside display

OVER 30 tiny Shetland foals will head to the National Museum of Rural Life at Kittochside this Sunday as part of the attraction’s annual Christmas Fair and Foal Show. Read

Pavilion panto roles for sisters

TWO young sisters from the town are set to perform together in this year’s Pavilion Christmas panto. Read

Christmas joy for all the family

PEOPLE in the East Kilbride and Strathaven areas will not have to journey far this Christmas to visit the North Pole. Read

Runrig pair sing the praises of charity kids

TWO members of acclaimed Scottish band Runrig were in East Kilbride on Friday to thank pupils from five local primary schools for collecting vouchers for new sports equipment for schools in South Africa. Read

Fear of being booed off stage but singer James aims forstardom

AS a massive Oasis fan, singer/songwriter James Conner was feeling supersonic when he received praise from the Manchester band’s former manager. Read

Fun and laughter at comedy writer’s kids’ sketch show

PRACTICAL Magic Theatre Company are bringing Sketchy! by Gillian McLean to the Arts Centre. Read

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