Many congratulations to Shotts couple David and Christina Russell who celebrated 60 years of marriage together on 19th October 2022 . Continue reading →
25
Oct
2022
Gavin Whitefield
24
Oct
2022
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 .
24
Oct
2022
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 →
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 →