Gavin Whitefield

RECOGNITION OF THE CADET FORCES ADULT VOLUNTEERS

RECOGNITION OF THE CADET FORCES ADULT VOLUNTEERS

The annual Lord Lieutenant’s Awards presentation for the  Lieutenancy of Lanarkshire celebrated the fantastic service of six local Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs). The award ceremony held recently at the Summerlee Museum in Coatbridge saw the CFAVs  receive their Lord Lieutenant’s Certificates of Meritorious Service in acknowledgement of their dedication to supporting and mentoring young people in their communities through the Army Cadet Force (ACF) , Sea Cadet Corps (SSC) and RAF Air Cadets (RAFAC). Continue reading →

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100TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION – ISA COX

100TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION – ISA COX

Many congratulations to Isa Cox  from Wishaw   who celebrated her 100th Birthday on 20th March  2025.And visiting Isa on her birthday was  Provost  Kenneth Duffy and  Deputy Lieutenant Terry Currie DL . Continue reading →

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DIAMOND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

DIAMOND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Many congratulations to Robert and Jean Purvis   from Motherwell  who celebrated their  Diamond Wedding Anniversary on 6th March  2025. Continue reading →

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DIAMOND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

DIAMOND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Many congratulations to Joyce and Alex  McFarlane  from Carluke who celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary on 24th February 2025.

Vice Lord-Lieutenant Gavin Whitefield  CBE DL visited the happy couple , passing on congratulations from Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire Lady Haughey CBE whilst Depute Provost Bert Thomson  presented a gift and card  on behalf of South  Lanarkshire Council .

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PLATINUM WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

PLATINUM WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Many congratulations to Ernie and Iris Holloway  from Wishaw  who celebrated their  amazing 70th   (Platinum )Wedding Anniversary on 16th February 2025.

Deputy Lieutenant Terry Currie DL visited the happy couple , passing on congratulations from Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire Lady Haughey CBE whilst  Provost Kenneth Duffy  presented a gift on behalf of North Lanarkshire Council . A Local Authority that Ernie served as a councillor for many years .

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100TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION – MARY HENDRY

100TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION – MARY HENDRY

Many congratulations to Mary Hendry from  Lesmahagow who celebrated her 100th Birthday on 5th January 2025.

And visiting Mary the next day Provost Margaret Cooper and Vice-Lord Lieutenant Gavin Whitefield CBE heard all about her life over the last hundred years.

The Provost presented Mary with flowers and a certificate from South Lanarkshire Council  whilst Vice Lord-Lieutenant ,Gavin Whitefield CBE passed on congratulations from  the Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire,  Lady Haughey CBE .

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DIAMOND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

DIAMOND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Many congratulations to Charles and Elizabeth Findlay who   celebrated  their 60th year of marriage over the festive period. Continue reading →

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