Whitburn - Down Your Way

The Barnes Institute will be holding an AGM on Saturday, March 11, at 1.30pm. All are welcome to attend. As well as hearing the trustees' and auditor's annual reports, there will be an opportunity for everyone to look round the building, to see the progress of the renovation work thus far, hear about the immediate plans for the future and enjoy refreshments.

The Barnes has belonged to the residents of the village since 1905 and been in constant use by all age-groups in the community. Volunteers and nominations for trustees are always welcome. For more information, contact Carol Shield on 07767 156134.

South Bents Townswomen’s Guild committee meets tomorrow in Whitburn Methodist Church hall at 6.30pm prior to Craft Class at 7pm. Next Wednesday, February 22, will be a social evening with faith supper.

Souter Lighthouse gift shop and tea room are open daily from 11am to 4pm. Next week, there will be bird-related activities for youngsters accompanied by an adult from 11am to 4pm each weekday. These include making a birdbox on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, charge £4 and bird crafts on Tuesday and Thursday, charge £1. For full details of these and future organised events at the lighthouse go online at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/souter-lighthouse-and-the-leas/things-to-see-and-do/events

Michael Vallance, on behalf of the Children’s Society, would like to thank all those who contributed towards the magnificent sum of over £750 in collecting boxes, Christingle Candles and from Whitburn Parish Church Choir’s Christmas concert at Latimers. If you would like a Children’s Society box, contact Michael on 0191 903 1408.