The 2010 Pettinain Gala and Sports Day will take place on Saturday June 12^th 2010 starting at 1pm in the playing field.

 There will be races and games for all ages (yes, including adults……….we have to give the children something to laugh at after all!!). Under 5s should bring their teddy.

 This will be followed by a barbeque in the evening (starting around 4:30pm). BYOB!

 We hope everyone can make it as everyone seemed to enjoy last year.

 We are also looking for volunteers to help with preparation, race marshalling and to tidy up afterwards. If you can help in any way, please contact Jane MacConnell on 870260 or Christine MacKenzie on 870797. Thank you.

Title: Christmas Concert   
Location: Pettinain Church       
Start Time: 6:30pm        
Date: 12th December 2009         

NHS Lanarkshire are currently running an awareness campaign and will be sending out self-testing kits to all 50-74 year olds (over 90% of people diagnosed with bowel cancer are in this age group). Bowel cancer is the 2^nd biggest cancer killer among men and 3^rd among women yet if caught soon enough there is a 90% survival rate. As part of the awareness programme there will be a meeting on Wednesday 25^th November 2009 at 7pm in the village hall where Eddie Docherty of NHS Lanarkshire will be talking about the awareness programme, the benefits of participation and will also be available to answer any questions. More information can be found online at www.bowelscreening.scot.nhs.uk

The Community Council AGM will be held on Wednesday November 25th starting at 7:30PM in the Village Hall. This will be followed by a regular bi-monthly meeting.

There will be a Halloween party in the Village Hall on Friday 30th October between 6pm and 8pm. There are 50 children’s tickets available and will be issued on a first come first served basis. Children living in the village are free but will still require a ticket. Any visitors are also welcome but will be asked to pay a contribution of £1.50 each to help cover costs. In order to be fair to all, tickets will be restricted to 4 per household. Tickets are available from Christine MacKenzie (870797) or Jane MacConnell (870260). No unaccompanied children please. We would also be very grateful for as much help as possible such as baking and help setting up the hall beforehand and also clearing up afterwards.

The date for the digital switchover from Analogue to Digital TV services for Pettinain is April & June 2011. We have arranged for a representative from Digital UK to attend the Pettinain Village hall on Wednesday 27th May at 7:30pm to supply any information or answer any questions you may have.

Volunteers are required to distribute poppies for this year’s poppy appeal. If anyone could volunteer, could they please contact a member of the Community Council.

Residents have worked hard to make the Pettinain community safe for all. Part of this was the successful implementation of a 30 mph speed throughout the whole village. Could we remind all residents that speeding in the village is dangerous to all, especially children. This is especially so in a village where there is a lack of proper pavements.

This service is for rural communities with limited public transport. The bus operates Mondays to Saturdays between the hours of 0700 and 1800, and Sundays between 0900 and 1800 hours. Bookings can be made up to 2 hours before journey is required but one days notice is preferred. Bookings can be made by calling 0845 123 5047. Full details are available at http://www.strathclyde-pte.gov.uk/bus/service800.html.

The hall is available for private hire and public events. Please contact the Hall Keeper, Janet Watson for further info (01555 870091). At present the following regularly takes place :
Badminton – Not currently running. If anyone would like to help start this again, can they please let a member of the council know. A Disclosure Scotland clearance is required.
WRI – Every 3rd Wednesday. Contact Ann Murray (01555 870379)
Bowling – Every Thursday
Community Council – Bi-monthly. Contact one of the members for information or see local press. Anyone wishing to attend is most welcome. The next scheduled meeting will be held on May 27th at 6:30pm. All residents are welcome.