Category: Other News

Jubilee Celebrations at Bellshill Central Parish Church

by Bellshill Central, posted in Other News, Weekly Church News

Hello friends

Here’s the details of the two Jubilee events being held at Bellshill Central Parish Church at the end of May and the Jubilee Weekend

Saturday 28th May 12noon – 2pm

Jubilee Luncheon

To help celebrate the Queens Platinum Jubilee the fundraising team are organising a 2 course lunch which will take place on Saturday 28 May from 12 until 2pm.

This will be in the form of a cold buffet lunch meats, sandwiches, quiche, chicken consisting of cold goujons, sausage rolls and a variety of salads followed by some fab desserts such as Royal Trifle, Union Jack Cake , Victoria Sponge and coronation cupcakes.

Tickets will be £10 and limited due to capacity, and available for sale on 15th and 22nd May.

Look out for the fundraising team in Church! Please come along and enjoy a day with friends celebrating such a special time, you might even find a free gift on your table!

SATURDAY, 4 JUNE 2022 FROM 14:00-15:00

Jubilee concert

Our organist, Alan Mathew, presents a short afternoon concert for the Queen’s Jubilee Celebration.

Music will include popular upbeat items from many royal occasions, including of course the rousing All People that on earth do dwell and the National Anthem with Royal Fanfare.

Tea and coffee will be served afterwards

St Andrew’s Hospice Midnight Walk Saturday 18 June, 2022

by Alan Mathew, posted in Other News, Weekly Church News


Fundraise, Walk, Remember


The Midnight Walk starts and finishes at Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility
8, 10 and 13 mile walking options
The event is open to men and women
Registration fee: £20 per person (+ P&P for t-shirt)


Walk in memory of a friend or loved one, as a way of keeping fit or simply to do something a little different on a Saturday night – whatever your reasons, please remember that by taking part, you are giving our patients and their loved ones the opportunity to make lasting memories together.


We would love to make this the biggest and best Midnight Walk yet! You can help us by asking your friends, family and colleagues to join you.


Join us for some fun warm-ups and entertainment before setting off.
The route is well lit and marshals will be on hand throughout.


Sign up at www.st-andrews-hospice.com/events or call Nadine Pender on 01236 766951

Pancake Day 2022: Everything you need to know about Shrove Tuesday

by Bellshill Central, posted in Other News

Important announcement: It is Pancake Day on Tuesday 1 March!

It’s a day where people make lots of pancakes with all sorts of toppings and play all sorts of pancake-related games.

But why does everyone get so excited about it?

Why do we have a day where everyone eats the same thing… and why is that thing pancakes?

What is Pancake Day?

Pancake Day is also known as Shrove Tuesday.

It happens on a different day every year to mark the start of the Christian festival of Lent.

Shrove Tuesday is the beginning of the 40 days leading into Easter, which will be observed on Sunday 17 April in 2022.

Lent is traditionally a time of fasting and sacrifice, and often Christian children give things up – such as chocolate.

Why do we eat pancakes?

The tradition comes from families using up all ingredients in their cupboards so that they can start Lent the next day.

The ingredients – eggs, flour and milk – used to be very common things for people to give up for Lent, so it made sense to use them all up.

These days it’s probably the toppings that we’re likely to give up – such as chocolate or sweets!

What is Lent?

Lent is a period of 40 days where Christians remember the events leading up to and including the death of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe is the Son of God and whose life and teachings are the foundation of Christianity.

A lot of people use Lent as a way of testing their willpower – often giving up things like chocolate or other sweet treats before Easter.

Millions of people do this as a sign of sacrifice, and Christians do it to represent Jesus Christ’s sacrifice when he went into the desert to pray and fast for the 40 days before later dying on the cross.

According to the Bible, Jesus then came back to life on Easter Sunday. This is the most important day in the Christian calendar.

What do you like on your pancakes?

What is YOUR dream pancake? From lemon and sugar, to chocolate, or maybe even…bacon?

Perhaps you’d like a savoury pancake with cheese or pizza toppings or maybe you go all-in with loads of different ice creams and sauces?