Armed Forces Day 2023
What is Armed Forces Day?
Armed Forces Day is a chance to show your support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving troops to Service families, veterans, and cadets. Continue reading →
Every day, millions of people across the UK are making a difference by volunteering. Each year, outstanding examples of this work are celebrated through the King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS).
Created in 2002 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee and previously known as The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS), the Award has been shining a light on the fantastic work of voluntary groups from all across the UK for many years.
Equivalent to an MBE, KAVS is the highest Award given to local voluntary groups in the UK, and they are awarded for life.
Full details of the awards scheme and the nomination process are available from the KAVS website at
Nominations for the 2024 Awards are now open and require to be submitted online by 15th September 2023 .
Many congratulations to Wishaw couple Bob and Jean Burgess who celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary on 7th June 2023 . Continue reading →
Many congratulations to Mrs Elizabeth Lamarra from Motherwell who recently celebrated her 100th Birthday . Continue reading →
The Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire Lady Haughey CBE is delighted to announce the appointment of two new Deputy Lieutenants – Continue reading →
Many congratulations to Stonehouse couple John and Jessie Armstrong who celebrated 70 years of marriage together on 23rd May 2023. Continue reading →
A Larkhall lady who was renowned for her baking has enjoyed a very special cake – one for her 100th birthday. Continue reading →
Many congratulations to Bob Fulton from East Kilbride who celebrated his 100th Birthday on 20th May 2023. Continue reading →
The sixth public speaking competition for schools in Lanarkshire, organised by the Lanarkshire Lieutenancy, was held on 18th May 2023 at the Motherwell Concert Hall with the following schools taking part:
Braidhurst High School
Carluke High School
Dalziel High School
Trinity High School
One of the key roles of the Lord Lieutenant and an important function of the Lanarkshire Lieutenancy is to raise awareness of the King’s Awards for Enterprise within the Lanarkshire business community. Continue reading →