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 →

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 →

On Friday 25th October 2024 , Vice Lord-Lieutenant Gavin Whitefield CBE DL attended TouchBase Lanarkshire’s first ever Duke of Edinburgh Awards Ceremony . Continue reading →

Deputy Lieutenant Derrick Hannan DL represented Lanarkshire Lieutenancy at a special event for the Airdrie and Coatbridge Sea Cadets on 28th October 2024.

The group welcomed the Area Officer Commander Gary Farmer , RN to their inspection and presentation evening .

Mr Hannan said,  ” I was impressed by the cadets and of the tremendous work they are doing . I was invited to present special Coronation Medals to various staff . They have to be warmly congratulated ”

The following photographs are of presentations to staff and of Mr Hannan meeting some of the cadets .