04
May
2018
Royal Visit To Hassockrigg Ecopark, Shotts – 30th April 2018

Royal Visit To Hassockrigg Ecopark, Shotts – 30th April 2018

HRH The Princess Royal visited Healthcare Environmental Group at the Hassockrigg Ecopark, Shotts on 30th April 2018.

Welcomed by Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Lanarkshire Gavin Whitefield CBE DL, The Princess Royal on arrival was introduced to the Deputy Provost of North Lanarkshire Council, Tom Castles, MSP for Airdrie and Shotts, Alex Neil and Managing Director of the Healthcare Environmental Group, Garry Pettigrew.
Mr Pettigrew then escorted HRH on a very informative tour of the facility during which the Princess Royal spoke with members of the Senior Management Team and the workforce, in the offices, at the waste processing and energy recovery unit and at the vehicle workshop. Continue reading →

Posted by Gavin Whitefield in News, Royal Visits
04
May
2018
Royal Visit To Maternity Unit – Wishaw General Hospital 30th April 2018

Royal Visit To Maternity Unit – Wishaw General Hospital 30th April 2018

Midwives and maternity support workers at University Hospital Wishaw received royal recognition for their work as Her Royal Highness (HRH) The Princess Royal visited their award-winning maternity service.

During her visit, The Princess Royal also formally opened the new alongside midwifery unit.

Her Royal Highness was welcomed on arrival by Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire Lady Haughey CBE, RCM President, Kathryn Gutteridge, RCM’s Director for Scotland, Dr Mary Ross Davie, RCM’s Chief Executive, Gill Walton, and Lyn Clyde Chief Midwife at University Hospital Wishaw. Continue reading →

Posted by Gavin Whitefield in News
05
Apr
2018
Visit to Biggar and Upperclyde Museum

Visit to Biggar and Upperclyde Museum

Members of the Lanarkshire Lieutenancy along with the Provost of South Lanarkshire Council, Councillor Ian McAllan and other invited guests enjoyed a reception and tour of the Biggar and Upperclyde Museum hosted by Chair of the Museum Trust and Deputy Lieutenant, James Dawnay on 15th March 2018. Continue reading →

Posted by Gavin Whitefield in News
09
Mar
2018
North Lanarkshire New Year Honours

North Lanarkshire New Year Honours

The Lord Lieutenant congratulated locals from North Lanarkshire who have been recognised by the Queen in the New Year’s Honours’ List at a reception in the Civic Centre in Motherwell on 22 February 2018.

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Posted by Gavin Whitefield in News
14
Nov
2017
Diamond Couple Return to Wedding Venue

Diamond Couple Return to Wedding Venue

Sixty years to the day after being married a South Lanarkshire couple have returned to the church where the wedding took place to celebrate their Diamond Wedding Anniversary.

Frank and Margaret McLaughlan did not have to travel far to revisit their wedding venue, Bothwell Parish Church, as they still live in the village. Continue reading →

Posted by First Contributor in Wedding Anniversaries
14
Nov
2017
Remembrance Sunday

Remembrance Sunday

A Service of Remembrance took place at the Cenotaph, Duchess of Hamilton Park, Motherwell on Sunday 12 November.

Lady Susan Haughey CBE Lord Lieutenant represented Her Majesty The Queen and laid a wreath on behalf of the Lanarkshire Lieutenancy. Lady Susan Haughey said “I was especially honoured to participate in this ceremony having only recently been appointed as Lord Lieutenant”.

Cllr Jean Jones, Provost of North Lanarkshire, also laid a wreath and said: “I was honoured to lay wreaths at local War Memorials on behalf of the people of North Lanarkshire. Continue reading →

Posted by First Contributor in Events, Remembrance Services
07
Nov
2017
VC WW1 Hero Honoured

VC WW1 Hero Honoured

A special ceremony to honour WW1 Victoria Cross recipient William Clamp has taken place on the 100th anniversary of his death at the Cenotaph in Motherwell.

The Lanarkshire soldier, born in Craigneuk, earned his medal for outstanding bravery and sacrifice during the Great War 1914 – 1918.

A commemorative paving stone has now been dedicated in his memory in the Duchess of Hamilton Park to providing a lasting legacy within the local community. Continue reading →

Posted by Site Admin in News
07
Nov
2017
Couples Celebrate Golden Times

Couples Celebrate Golden Times

Spending 50 years together is reason to celebrate and 95 couples married in 1967 enjoyed a bumper party at Motherwell Concert Hall. Continue reading →

Posted by Site Admin in Events, Golden Weddings, Wedding Anniversaries