Caledonia Gladiators and Reebok launched their 2026/27 kit campaign, Building a Basketball Nation, celebrating basketball’s American origins and Scotland’s expanding basketball culture. Featuring professionals and young players, the campaign highlights community, inclusion and growing participation, alongside the Boston–Glasgow connection. The partnership aims to inspire Scotland’s next generation and strengthen the sport nationwide.
The Lanarkshire Philatelic Society enjoyed an extensive presentation by Andrew Black, featuring his watercolour postcards of Bute, Glasgow’s historic High Street, and Loch Goil. Displays also covered aviation pioneer Andrew Baird, early ballooning, and international airmail history, including routes involving the Netherlands Indies, India, Britain, and Australia.
Strathaven Community Market takes place today, Sunday 8 November 2026, from 10am to 3pm at Common Green Car Park. Visitors can browse local food, crafts, gifts, pet treats and artisan products, enjoy live entertainment, and support small businesses. Admission is free, with the next market scheduled for Sunday, 13 December.
Hamilton’s Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service takes place today, 8 November 2026, at the Cenotaph in Bothwell Road Park. The parade assembles at 2.15pm at Hatton House and begins at 2.30pm, followed by a 20-minute service. Residents are invited to honour those who served and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Blantyre’s Christmas lights switch-on returns after seven years on Saturday, 14 November 2026, at Blantyre Leisure Centre and Stonefield Park. From 1pm, families can enjoy a free Christmas market, live entertainment, Mrs Claus stories, sensory facilities, food, a raffle and festive activities. Lights switch on at 4.30pm; the first 200 children receive goodie bags.
As we mark Remembrance Sunday today, we’re featuring a spotlight to remember one of Blantyre’s remarkable wartime heroes. A local man who dedicated his life to educating local children, before making the ultimate sacrifice on the battlefields of France. This is the story of Captain James Brown, a former headmaster of Auchinraith Primary School, whose […]
Blantyre residents will gather on Sunday, 8 November 2026, at 3pm at High Blantyre Cemetery’s War Memorial for the annual Remembrance Service. The community will honour those who sacrificed their lives in war and conflict. Attendees are invited to refreshments at High Blantyre Hall afterward, with local organisations laying wreaths in tribute.
Blantyre’s Jimmy Downie, aged 94, has celebrated 50 years of devoted membership with the Knights of Saint Columba. A member of Council 490 since 1976, he was presented with a Golden Jubilee Certificate and Medal for his charitable and community service. Jimmy and his wife Kathleen have also been married for 70 years.