Many congratulations to Stepps couple John and Anne Morrison who celebrated 70 years of marriage together on 23rd March 2021 . Continue reading →
Diamond Wedding Anniversary Celebration
Many congratulations to Stepps couple Andrew and Elizabeth Jordan who celebrated 60 years of marriage together on 25th March 2021 . . Continue reading →
Blue Sapphire Wedding Anniversary Celebration
Many congratulations to Bellshill couple Thomas and Catherine Eadie who celebrated 65 years of marriage together on 16th July last year . Continue reading →
THIRD PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION
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
Lanark Lanimers 2021
Due to the pandemic the Lanark Lanimer celebrations were held for the first time in September this year . Continue reading →
THE QUEEN’S AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE 2022
The deadline for submitting nominations for the 2022 Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS) is fast approaching . Continue reading →
ARMED FORCES DAY 2021
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
Birthday Honours List – 2021
The Birthday Honours List for 2021 recognises the achievements and service of people across the United Kingdom . Continue reading →
THE EAST KILBRIDE AND DISTRICT YOUNG FARMERS CLUB RECEIVES THE QUEEN’S AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE
The East Kilbride and District Young Farmers Club has been honoured with The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK. Continue reading →
DUKE AND DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE VISIT TO TURNING POINT IN COATBRIDGE
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited Coatbridge on Monday 31st May 2021 as part of their week-long Scottish tour , meeting representatives of Turning Point Scotland at their base in the Fountain Business Centre . Continue reading →