The sixth public speaking competition for schools in Lanarkshire, organised by the Lanarkshire Lieutenancy, was held on 18th May 2023 at the Motherwell Concert Hall with the following schools taking part:
Braidhurst High School
Carluke High School
Dalziel High School
Trinity High School
Please find enclosed a message from Their Majesties for Coronation-related local and community events around the UK. The message can be used by anyone who is hosting a Coronation event locally and may be read out or included in programmes.
The Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire Lady Haughey CBE is delighted to announce the appointment of three new Deputy Lieutenants – Continue reading →
We are now less than three weeks away from the Coronation of King Charles III, and many celebration events in towns and villages across the country are planned from 6th – 8th May.
Everyone involved in organising events, from afternoon teas to military parades and all manner of community celebrations, are being encouraged to register their event on the official Coronation Event map, which you can find here: Put your event on the map – Coronation of His Majesty The King & Her Majesty The Queen Consort.
Doing so will illustrate how so many communities have embraced this unique and historic occasion here in Lanarkshire .
The King and Queen Consort will mark their Coronations by celebrating inspiring volunteers who make far-reaching and positive differences in their local communities by introducing The Coronation Champion Awards. Continue reading →
At the end of 2022 Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire Lady Haughey CBE presented the Bothwell Horticultural Society with a very special tree in recognition of their excellent work in the local community . This included ambitious plans to plant 2000 trees as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy which aims to create a legacy in honour of Her Majesty’s extraordinary service to her country and to her people . Continue reading →
Many congratulations to Motherwell couple Hugh and Margaret Miller who celebrated 60 years of marriage together on 15th March 2023. Continue reading →
Many congratulations to Coltness couple Cyril and Ann Prater who celebrated 60 years of marriage together on 2nd February 2023. Continue reading →
National Lottery funding is available to support community events celebrating His Majesty The King’s Coronation in May. The funding is for events and activities across the country, to be held on or around the weekend of 6 to 8 May.
Grants are being awarded from £300 up to £10,000. Activities supporting the Coronation celebrations need to be small scale and driven by the community. Time is short however – applications can take up to 12 weeks from the point of application to award. Application for events over the Coronation weekend should therefore be submitted as soon as possible .
Eligible projects may include:
The National Lottery Community Fund is unlikely to support activities or events which do not involve wider community engagement. The strongest applications will demonstrate a lasting impact beyond the Coronation weekend. Planned activities must also meet the standard National Lottery Awards for All project criteria.
To find out more and apply, visit the National Lottery Community Fund website