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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DIAMOND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Many congratulations to Mr and Mrs Ali from Hamilton who celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary on 4th April 2025. Continue reading →
DIAMOND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
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 →
DIAMOND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Many congratulations to Robert and Jean Purvis from Motherwell who celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary on 6th March 2025. Continue reading →
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 .
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 .
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 .
DIAMOND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Many congratulations to Charles and Elizabeth Findlay who celebrated their 60th year of marriage over the festive period. Continue reading →
NEW YEAR HONOURS LIST – 2025
The New Year Honours List for 2025 recognises the achievements and service of people across the United Kingdom . Continue reading →