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 .
Many congratulations to Charles and Elizabeth Findlay who celebrated their 60th year of marriage over the festive period. Continue reading →
The New Year Honours List for 2025 recognises the achievements and service of people across the United Kingdom . Continue reading →
As we look forward to the festive season, I wish to reflect on what has been another busy year for our communities. Serving as Lord Lieutenant for Lanarkshire continues to be an immense privilege, and I am continually inspired by the resilience, kindness, and unity that define Lanarkshire. Continue reading →
On Sunday 1st December 2024 St Andrew’s Hospice in Airdrie held its “Light Up a Life “service of remembrance , celebrating the lives of those who are no longer with us .
A highlight of the evening, attended by Deputy Lieutenants Angela Bonomy DL and Dr Morrison Young DL from the Lanarkshire Lieutenancy , was the “Lighting of the Christmas Tree ” with each light twinkling in honour of someone very special in the heart of those present .
Many congratulations to Sandy and Anne Stewart from Motherwell who celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary on 19th November 2024.
Deputy Lieutenant Terry Currie DL visited the happy couple , passing on congratulations from Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire Lady Haughey CBE whilst Depute Provost Bob Burgess presented a gift on behalf of North Lanarkshire Council .
A volunteer group based in North Lanarkshire has been honoured with the King’s Award for Voluntary Service , the highest accolade a local voluntary organisation can receive in the UK, equivalent to an MBE.
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The Watersports Centre at Strathclyde Park was the venue on 4th November 2024 for the presentation of the British Empire Medal to the following recipients :
Alice Waite BEM – New Year Honours 2024 – For services to Young People and to the community in Cambuslang .
Anne Lyon BEM – Birthday Honours 2024 – For services to Girl Guiding in South Lanarkshire .
Gwen Moir-Stewart BEM – Birthday Honours 2024 – For charitable services in South Lanarkshire .
Medals were presented by Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire Lady Haughey CBE with both Provosts and Chief Executives of North and South Lanarkshire Council in attendance to congratulate Alice , Anne and Gwen .
Representatives of the Lieutenancy laid wreaths at Remembrance Services right across Lanarkshire to remember and honour all those who made the ultimate sacrifice .
Where we could not be present at a Remembrance Service , due to the number of locations involved , a number of wreaths were once again laid outside the formal service settings . Continue reading →
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 →