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October 8, 2025

The Elves have now confirmed that Santa's sleigh will be serviced ready for his journey from Biggar & Upper Clydesdale Museum to the Gillespie Centre on Friday 28th November arriving at around 5.20pm! Tickets are now available for Friday Evening and Saturday and a present list is being compiled by the Elves. Book your slot with a visit to the Gillespie Centre Cafe. During Santa's visit the cafe will be open and the Craft Fair with lots of lovely stalls...

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October 8, 2025

The Gillespie Centre ‘Access for all’ project is well underway – the lift will be ready for use during mid-October and this will benefit individuals who struggle with the stairs to the Upper Floor.  We are also in the midst of installing an accessible toilet on the Upper Floor.  The toilets on the ground floor will be refurbished during early November.  Our thanks to our Funders and the many individuals who have contributed to make this project possible.  ...

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August 1, 2024

Thank you to the Biggar Show and Joanne at Medwyn Flowers for the beautiful tubs gifted to the Gillespie Centre.  This gifting is being enjoyed by the community – thank you on behalf of the Gillespie Management Team. ...

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January 17, 2024

We thought it might be helpful to share how the gifting of flowers works in Biggar Kirk and at the same time appeal for additional support to ensure we continue with this tradition. Flower Guild members receive money from our funds to buy flowers which they place in the Church ready for Sunday morning. After the Service, the flowers will be delivered to someone in the Biggar area bringing a double purpose with the flowers being appreciated during the Service...

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January 17, 2024

As well as our Friendship & Fun group weoffer gatherings designed to help us understand how to support   ourselves and others who are grieving either living losses or death. Our next sessions will begin after Easter.  Each session will look at a specific challenge which you may be facing: elderly relatives who are beginning to need some additional care perhaps dementia; recent diagnosis of a life limiting illness; feeling the need to put your affairs in order; planning for a home rather than hospital death; feeling stuck...