Many congratulations to Law couple Alex and Agnes Ramsay who celebrated 60 years of marriage together on 1st October 2023 . Continue reading →
Gavin Whitefield
100TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION – MRS MATTIE LAWRIE
Many congratulations to Mattie Lawrie from Bellshill who recently celebrated her 100th Birthday . Continue reading →
100TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION – MRS JANET SCOTT
Retired teacher Janet Scott was a class act as her extended family gathered to celebrate her centenary. Continue reading →
MacMILLAN COFFEE MORNING
Patricia Leslie, husband & friends have held a coffee morning for many years in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support raising £2,000 to £3,000 each time . Continue reading →
GROW UDDINGSTON
Many congratulations to Grow Uddingston who were recently awarded a Gold Award and trophy for the Best Urban Community at the Keep Scotland Beautiful Awards . Continue reading →
DIAMOND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
60 years of marriage still music to their ears
Charlie and Greta Young first met over an incident with music being played too loud on the radio. Continue reading →
DIAMOND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Many congratulations to Hamilton Couple Alexander and Margaret McKinnon who celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary on 14th September 2023. Continue reading →
REMEMBERING THE CONFLICT OF WW2 IN THE FAR EAST
Deputy Lieutenant Colonel Stuart Roberts attended a poignant ceremony on Tuesday , August 15th to pay tribute to those who perished as prisoners of war in the Far East during the Second World War .
The event was attended by veteran’s groups, local politicians, and members of the public who gathered to honour the brave individuals who endured unimaginable hardships before the Japanese forces surrendered on August 15th , 1945 marking the end of the conflict and the Second World War as a whole .
Hosted outside the Civic Centre in Motherwell , the ceremony was led by Provost Kenneth Duffy of North Lanarkshire Council and South Lanarkshire Provost , Margaret Cooper . Wreaths were laid at the War Memorial and a minute’s silence held to remember those who lost their lives in the conflict .
THE KING’S GARDEN PARTY AT THE PALACE OF HOLYROODHOUSE 4TH JULY 2023
Every year the Lanarkshire Lieutenancy nominates a number of people to attend His Majesty the King’s Garden Party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse , Edinburgh . The following poem has been written by Dougie Maxwell from Uddingston , who attended the Garden Party on 4th July 2023 along with his wife , Jess , and captures tremendously what was once again a memorable and special occasion .
Would you like to go?”
> That’s what Brian said > For a moment I thought > He was off his head > > “To a garden party > The King will be there “ > I stopped in my tracks > And gave him a stare > > I can’t believe this > “Is it really true? “ > He knows that I would love >To attend the Royal do > > You can bring some friends > my eyes just lit up > Thinking that we all > Could get well dressed up > > My suit and my waistcoat > Their fascinators too > We’ll be all kitted out > for this fancy do > > The Champagne is ordered > it’s getting exciting > I’ve got my invitation > In well fancy writing > > It’s the day of the party > And the rain teaming down > We’ll keep on smiling > And never have a frown > > The bus arrives > We’re on our way > I’ve so looked forward > To this magical day > > We arrived in a cloud > And showed our blue pass > We walked through the gates > And saw the green grass > > The grounds were amazing > The trees and the flowers > We took it all in > Between all the showers > > The food and the cakes > were second to none > Set out in military style > Every single one > > Umbrellas and ponchos > Under a marquee > Waiting and hoping > Maybe someone to see > > It all just happened > Right out of nowhere > The King and the Queen > And everyone did stare > > We moved and we shuffled > To get a better view > Desperate to see them > But they never knew > > We get to a small space > And we’re so very close > I look maybe, he saw me > I did strike a pose > > It was over in a second > or maybe a minute > But I was there that day > And I was really in it > > Thank you Brian Miller DL > A magical dream came true. Once in a lifetime seeing the King the Queen up close and getting the privilege of walking through the palace grounds was unbelievable even in the rain one of my best days ever plus my friends think I’m a superstar . Thanks so much .THE KING’S AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE 2024
The deadline for submitting nominations for the 2024 King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS) is fast 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 social, economic or environmental 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 2024 awards require to be submitted online by 15th September 2023.