A rowan tree from the The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in 2022 has been planted at the site of the new Chryston Community Hub. Continue reading →
DIAMOND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Everyone said it would never last, but Hamilton couple John and Frances O’Neill are still married 60 years on. Continue reading →
DIAMOND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Many congratulations to Law couple Alex and Agnes Ramsay who celebrated 60 years of marriage together on 1st October 2023 . Continue reading →
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 .

Deputy Lieutenant Colonel Stuart Roberts at the Ceremony .