After a seven-year break, Blantyre’s Christmas lights switch-on returns today at Blantyre Leisure Centre and Stonefield Park. This free family event begins at 1pm with a market, entertainment, Mrs Claus, sensory room, food and raffle. The lights switch on at 4.30pm, with goodie bags for the first 200 children.
The Blantyre Telegraph remembers Michael “Mick” Boyle, who passed away aged 79. He will be received into St Joseph’s RC Church, Blantyre, on Thursday, November 26, at 5:30pm. His Funeral Mass will be held there on Friday, November 27, at 10am. Condolences are extended to Cathy and his family.
Funeral arrangements have been announced for Tony Reynolds of Blantyre. His service will be held on Wednesday, 18 November, at 3pm at South Lanarkshire Crematorium, Sydes Brae, High Blantyre. Family and friends are warmly invited to attend, pay their respects, and say farewell. Condolences are extended to everyone grieving his loss.
Blantyre should remain dry for the Christmas Lights switch-on, with cloudy skies, light winds, limited morning brightness, and a chilly high of 10°C. Rain arrives Saturday evening, becoming windier, with possible heavy falls and hill snow in Argyll. Sunday brings clearing rain, sunshine, and showers. Monday to Wednesday feature frost, sunny spells, and occasional rain or hill snow.
Blantyre Hillwalking Club is organising a 23km coastal walk from St Andrews to Crail along the Fife Coastal Path on Saturday, 21 November. Highlights include Rock and Spindle, Buddo Rock, historic harbours, WWII defences and scenic beaches. The bus leaves at 8am from Blantyre Miners Welfare, costing £25. Contact the club to reserve a place.
Blantyre’s Christmas Switch On returns tomorrow, Saturday 14 November 2026, at Glasgow Road and Blantyre Leisure Centre. Doors open at 1pm, with a Christmas market, live performances, sensory space and Mrs Claus stories. Walk or use public transport, bring cash for stalls and raffle tickets, and enter for a chance to switch on the town lights.
Chiltern Music Therapy and Parkinson’s UK are launching a weekly online programme combining music, singing, vocal exercises, gentle movement and wellbeing activities. Led by a neurological music therapist, sessions aim to support movement, speech, breathing, confidence, independence and social connection. Beginning 10 November, places are limited and require referral.
D&J Rodger Butchers in High Blantyre is hiring a friendly, reliable part-time shop assistant. Shifts are Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, totaling 14 hours weekly. Duties include customer service, general shop tasks, cleaning, answering calls, and taking orders. Experience is preferred but not required, as training is provided. Contact Scot for details.