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ARMED FORCES DAY 2023

ARMED FORCES DAY 2023

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 →

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THE KING’S AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE 2024 – NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN

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

Homepage

Nominations for the 2024 Awards are now open and require to be submitted online by 15th September 2023 .

 

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DIAMOND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

DIAMOND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Many congratulations to Wishaw couple Bob and Jean Burgess who celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary on 7th June 2023 . Continue reading →

Posted by Gavin Whitefield in Diamond Wedding, News
SIXTH PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION

SIXTH PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION

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

 

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THE KING’S AWARDS FOR ENTERPRISE SEMINAR

THE KING’S AWARDS FOR ENTERPRISE SEMINAR

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 →

Posted by Gavin Whitefield in Local Events