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 →
On Wednesday 7th September 2022 the Duke of Rothesay visited the UNESCO World Heritage Site at New Lanark . Continue reading →
Deputy Lieutenant Derrick Hannan DL attended the Installation Ceremony for Sheriff Paul Harlan and Sheriff Derek Livingston on Tuesday 4 October , 2022 , in Airdrie Court House. Continue reading →
The Queen’s Green Canopy ( QGC) is proud to have announced the UK – wide network of over 300 inspiring organisations who will receive trees from the QGC “Tree of Trees” . Continue reading →
The deadline for submitting nominations for the 2023 Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS) is fast approaching .
The award is the highest given to volunteer groups across the UK to recognise outstanding work done in their own communities . It was created in 2002 to celebrate the anniversary of the Queen’s Coronation and is considered to be the MBE for volunteer groups .
Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire , Lady Haughey CBE wishes to see groups in Lanarkshire recognised “ I am very much aware of the many groups in the County where so many volunteers give freely of their talents and time for the benefit of others . I would encourage anyone who is aware of a group providing exceptional social, economic or environmental service in their area to consider nominating them for an award .”
Full details of the awards scheme and the nomination process are available from the QAVS website at https://qavs.culture.gov.uk . Nominations for the 2023 awards require to be submitted online by midnight on 15th September 2022.
Vice Lord-Lieutenant Gavin Whitefield CBE DL was delighted to attend a ceremony to unveil a fantastic sculpture of a Clydesdale Horse in Lanark on Saturday 23rd July 2022 . Continue reading →
Every year the Lanarkshire Lieutenancy nominates a number of people to attend Her Majesty the Queen’s Garden Party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse , Edinburgh . After a gap of three years, due to the Covid Pandemic , this year’s event was held on 29th June . The following report has been written by Duncan Mackay from Bellshill , who attended the Garden Party along with his partner Ann Fairclough, and captures tremendously what was once again a memorable and special occasion . Continue reading →
Prince Edward, The Earl of Wessex and Forfar, met young people from across North Lanarkshire who are taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh Awards.
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. There are many ways for people, communities and organisations across the country to show their support and get involved. Continue reading →
The Birthday Honours List for 2022 recognises the achievements and service of people across the United Kingdom .