Many congratulations to Newarthill couple Douglas and Mary Tait who celebrated 60 years of marriage together on 24th August 2022 . Continue reading →
24
Oct
2022
Gavin Whitefield
13
Oct
2022
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.
07
Oct
2022
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 →
07
Oct
2022
DUKE OF ROTHESAY’S VISIT TO NEW LANARK
On Wednesday 7th September 2022 the Duke of Rothesay visited the UNESCO World Heritage Site at New Lanark . Continue reading →
05
Oct
2022
INSTALLATION OF NEW SHERIFFS
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 →
05
Oct
2022
THE QUEEN’S GREEN CANOPY “TREE OF TREES” TREE GIFTING
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 →
19
Aug
2022
THE QUEEN’S AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE 2023
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.
02
Aug
2022
UNVEILING OF LANARK’S MIGHTY CLYDESDALE
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 →
20
Jul
2022
THE QUEEN’S GARDEN PARTY AT THE PALACE OF HOLYROODHOUSE 29TH JUNE 2022.
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 →
02
Jul
2022
EARL OF FORFAR VISIT TO RAVENSCRAIG REGIONAL SPORTS CENTRE
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.