A friend-of-a-friend led to long-lasting love and marriage
A story that started through friendship and continued into love has now seen 60 years of wedded bliss celebrated.
Sheila and Alan Smith both grew up in Aberdeen where Alan was a mechanic by trade and Sheila worked as a dental nurse. Continue reading →
On Friday 25th October 2024 , Vice Lord-Lieutenant Gavin Whitefield CBE DL attended TouchBase Lanarkshire’s first ever Duke of Edinburgh Awards Ceremony . Continue reading →
Deputy Lieutenant Derrick Hannan DL represented Lanarkshire Lieutenancy at a special event for the Airdrie and Coatbridge Sea Cadets on 28th October 2024.
The group welcomed the Area Officer Commander Gary Farmer , RN to their inspection and presentation evening .
Mr Hannan said, ” I was impressed by the cadets and of the tremendous work they are doing . I was invited to present special Coronation Medals to various staff . They have to be warmly congratulated ”
The following photographs are of presentations to staff and of Mr Hannan meeting some of the cadets .
In a tribute to Lanarkshire’s fallen heroes, the Lanarkshire Lieutenancy, will lay wreaths at 68 war memorials across towns and villages across the county over the Remembrance weekend.
This initiative follows extensive research that uncovered over 60 memorials, varying from smaller village monuments with only a few names to large memorials in the main towns.
Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire, Lady Susan Haughey CBE said: “This significant undertaking reflects the determination of the Lieutenancy to mark the ultimate sacrifice made by those who fell protecting our freedom. It is our honour to remember them with this act of respect at memorials stretching from Leadhills in the South to Stepps in North Lanarkshire.”
The Lieutenancy’s efforts symbolise a countywide commitment to preserving the legacy of those who served, ensuring each memorial receives recognition and remembrance in honour of their ultimate sacrifice.
For more information about the work of the Lanarkshire Lieutenancy visit their website.
There will be five main council Remembrance Services held on Sunday 10 November:
The ninth public speaking competition for schools in Lanarkshire, organised by the Lanarkshire Lieutenancy, was held on 23rd October 2024 at the Rutherglen Town Hall with the following schools taking part:
Hamilton College School
St Aiden’s High School
St Maurice’s High School
Uddingston Grammar School
Many congratulations to Harry and Christine Cowan from Moodiesburn who recently celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary .
Deputy Lieutenant Derrick Hannan DL visited the happy couple , passing on congratulations from Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire Lady Haughey CBE whilst Depute Provost Bob Burgess presented flowers on behalf of North Lanarkshire Council .
Harry is a retired engineer and Christine , a retired psychiatric nurse and the couple have just returned from a family holiday one of many spent over the years .
Many congratulations to Isabel Whittingham from Motherwell who celebrated her 105th Birthday surrounded by her family on 16th October 2024.
The Lord-Lieutenant of Lanarkshire, Lady Haughey CBE, visited Lanarkshire Army Cadets on Saturday 12 October at their Training Centre near Cambuslang. Continue reading →
The deadline for submitting nominations for the 2025 King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS) is approaching .
The award is the highest given to volunteer groups across the UK to recognise outstanding work done in their own communities . 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.
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 service in their area to consider nominating them for an award .”
Further details of the awards scheme and the nomination process are available from the KAVS website at https://kavs.dcms.gov.uk . Nominations for the 2025 awards require to be submitted online by 1st December 2024.
Every month the Lieutenancy attends Citizenship Ceremonies in North and South Lanarkshire Council .
Earlier in October the ceremony to welcome new citizens to South Lanarkshire hosted by Depute Provost , Councillor Bert Thomson was attended by Deputy Lieutenant Mary Hernon MBE DL .