Cumbernauld Gala Day

(organised by Cumbernauld Community Forum)

Contact Liz at liz.mcinnes@yahoo.co.uk for more information.

50+ Summer Extravaganza

(organised by North Lanarkshire Community Learning & Development Partnership)

Call 01698 274343 to book a place.

Kids in the Park

(organised by Friends of Cumbernauld Community Park)

The Children's' Play area at the Spina Bifida Centre at Craighalbert is open during July every day.

On Tuesdays the Friends of the Cumbernauld Community Park have arranged for North Lanarkshire Council's Outdoor Play group to attend with their own brand of games, face painting and other attractions. Make a date in your diary for 6, 13, 20 and 27th and don't forget to bring the kids!

Go to www.cumbernauldcommunitypark.org.uk for more information.

50+ Summer Extravaganza

(organised by North Lanarkshire Community Learning & Development Partnership)

Call 01698 274343 to book a place.

Caldercruix Community Centre Annual Family Fun Day

(organised by Caldercruix Youth & Community Development Project)

Fun activities for all the family. Visit www.cruix.co.uk to find out more.

North Lanarkshire Carers Together - 10 Year Anniversary Fun Day

Come along for a fun day of face painting, bouncy castles, football fun and more. Click here to download the flyer.

Big Kic

(organised by CIC Association)

Three days of comedy, music, dance, featuring Fred MacAuley, Salsa Celtica, Dougie MacLean and much more in a huge Big Top and across the park.

Click here to see more details and RSVP, or visit the website: www.kic.me.uk

Working In Partnership With Community Trade Union: 'There Is A Better Way'

(organised by STUC)

Community Trade Union would like to invite you to attend the launch of an exciting and ambitious new initiative spearheaded by the STUC in conjunction with Local Trades Councils, local groups, Churches and elected officials within the North and South Lanarkshire area.

Click here to read the invitation letter, or visit the website at www.community-tu.org

Friends of CACE Annual Sponsored Walk

Everyone is welcome to this annual event - last year there were adults, teenagers, families, babies in buggies, wheelchair users, and a couple of family pet dogs. The walk is approximately 1:30 to 3pm.

On completion there will be transport available for all to be taken to the Legion for a well earned cup of tea!

We are hoping to have lots of sponsors and raise money for CACE.

For more information contact Sheila Taylor on 07880 856 371 or at sheila.taylor2312@blueyonder.co.uk

CSV Make A Difference Day 2010

CSV Make a Difference Day is the UK's largest single day of volunteering. Every year tens of thousands of people get together across the UK to make a difference in their communities.

To find out more and get involved, call Freephone 0800 284 533 or email difference@csv.org.uk

2010 Early Years Conference: 'Getting it Right for Early Years'

(organised by Scottish Pre-School Play Association)

The programme of this year's conference is aimed at improving outcomes for children by promoting an approach that builds solutions with and around children and families. The conference will demonstrate how pre-school providers can give their children the very best start in life.

Download a booking form by visiting the website: www.sppa.org.uk

The LASBA Secondary Championships

(organised by Lanark Area Schools Badminton Association)

Entry forms available from www.lasba.co.uk

new Ravenscraig Sports Complex

2011 North Lanarkshire Voluntary Sector Conference

(organised by VANL)

Shyberry Excelsior Stadium, Airdrie

Lanarkshire Family History Society presents:

Monthly Speaker Meetings at the GLO Centre

10 meetings held a year (every month except July/August) featuring speakers holding forth on lots of areas of local history.

Meetings are held at 7pm on the second Thursday of each month, and are organised for the Family History Society. Visitors are very welcome and admission is free.

Click here to download the schedule of 2010 seminars.

The GLO Centre

78 Muir Street, MOTHERWELL. ML1 1BN

7pm, second Thursday of month