Many congratulations to Larkhall couple James and Janet Bryson who celebrated 60 years of marriage together on 10th November 2022 . Continue reading →
Gavin Whitefield
ARMY RESERVISTS AND CADETS HONOURED BY LORD LIEUTENANT
Five Army Reservists and eight Cadet Force Adult Volunteers have been recognised by the Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire for their outstanding service . Continue reading →
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY 13TH NOVEMBER 2022
Representatives of the Lieutenancy laid wreaths at Remembrance Services right across Lanarkshire to remember and honour all those who made the ultimate sacrifice . Continue reading →
DIAMOND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY -29TH OCTOBER 2022
Many congratulations to East Kilbride couple Jim and Anna Drain who celebrated 60 years of marriage together on 29th October 2022 . Continue reading →
REMEMBRANCE SERVICES – NOVEMBER 2022
Remembrance Sunday is held in the United Kingdom as a day to commemorate the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women in the two World Wars and later conflicts. It is held on the second Sunday in November (the Sunday nearest to 11th
November (Armistice Day) the anniversary of the end of hostilities in
World War I in 1918).
Remembrance Sunday is an opportunity for us to unite across faiths, cultures, and backgrounds to remember the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces community from Britain and the Commonwealth. It is marked by ceremonies at local war memorials in most cities, towns and villages, attended by civic dignitaries, ex-servicemen and –women, representatives of the British Legion and other veterans’ organisations, members of local armed forces regular and reserve units, military cadets forces, and youth organisations.
As we approach Remembrance Sunday on 13th November, the Lanarkshire Lieutenancy currently has plans to lay over sixty wreaths at towns and villages right across the county. The Lord Lieutenant, Lady Susan Haughey CBE, or her representatives will be present throughout Lanarkshire attending as many services as possible as we remember the service and sacrifice of all those that have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life.
“They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old.
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them.”
DIAMOND WEDDING CELEBRATION 19TH OCTOBER 2022
Many congratulations to Shotts couple David and Christina Russell who celebrated 60 years of marriage together on 19th October 2022 . Continue reading →
THE QUEEN’S GREEN CANOPY (QGC)
Following the wishes of His Majesty the King , The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) initiative has been extended to the end of March 2023 to give people the opportunity to plant trees in memoriam to honour Her Majesty the Queen .The QGC is proud to be creating a living legacy with over one million trees planted in Her Majesty’s name in the first planting season . The extension of the initiative will build on this legacy and serve as a lasting tribute to Her Majesty’s extraordinary service to her country and her people .
The Lieutenancy continues to fully support the initiative and on 1st October 2022 the Lord Lieutenant, Lady Haughey CBE, planted a tree at Eddlewood Bowling Club , Hamilton whilst Vice Lord-Lieutenant Gavin Whitefield CBE DL visited Gartsherrie Bowling Club , Coatbridge to also plant a tree .
DIAMOND WEDDING CELEBRATION – 24TH AUGUST 2022
Many congratulations to Newarthill couple Douglas and Mary Tait who celebrated 60 years of marriage together on 24th August 2022 . Continue reading →
AIRDRIE , COATBRIDGE AND DISTRICT BB CENTENARY
Airdrie, Coatbridge and District of the Boys’ Brigade held a special event on Saturday 8th October to celebrate the centenary of the Battalion. Various talks and film shows as well as a display of memorabilia ensured that members past and present enjoyed a nostalgic evening. The Lieutenancy was represented by Mr Derrick Hannan DL.
DUKE OF ROTHESAY’S VISIT TO LANARK AUCTION MARKET
In one of his last duties as Duke of Rothesay , King Charles III visited Lanark Auction Market on Wednesday 7th September 2022 in his role as patron to the Clydesdale Horse Society to a view a new statue of the animal which had recently been erected by the Lanark Community Development Trust . Continue reading →