Many congratulations to Motherwell couple Malcolm and Helen Kerr who celebrated 60 years of marriage together on 28th October 2021 . Continue reading →
Many congratulations to Stepps couple John and Anne Morrison who celebrated 70 years of marriage together on 23rd March 2021 . Continue reading →
Many congratulations to Stepps couple Andrew and Elizabeth Jordan who celebrated 60 years of marriage together on 25th March 2021 . . Continue reading →
Many congratulations to Bellshill couple Thomas and Catherine Eadie who celebrated 65 years of marriage together on 16th July last year . Continue reading →
The third public speaking competition for schools in Lanarkshire, organised by the Lanarkshire Lieutenancy, was held on 8th October 2021 at the Town House, Hamilton with the following schools taking part:
Biggar High School
Chryston High School
St Ambrose High School , Coatbridge
St Andrew’s and St Bride’s High School , East Kilbride
Due to the pandemic the Lanark Lanimer celebrations were held for the first time in September this year . Continue reading →
The deadline for submitting nominations for the 2022 Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS) is fast approaching . Continue reading →
Armed Forces Day is a chance to show your support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community : from currently serving troops to Service families , veterans and cadets .
Armed Forces Day takes place on the last Saturday each June and this year it will be on Saturday 26th June .The celebrations began on Monday 21st June when the Armed Forces Day flag was raised on buildings and famous landmarks around the country . Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire Lady Haughey CBE was present at the flag raising ceremony hosted by Provost Jean Jones of North Lanarkshire Council at the Council Headquarters in Motherwell on Monday with attendance limited due to Covid restrictions . A similar flag raising ceremony was also organised by South Lanarkshire Council .
There are many ways for people , communities and organisations across the country to show their support and get involved in this year’s Armed Forces Day and more details can be found at :
https://www.armedforcesday.org.uk – Get Involved
The Birthday Honours List for 2021 recognises the achievements and service of people across the United Kingdom . Continue reading →