Discover five enjoyable activities in Lanarkshire this spring: take a scenic walk in Chatelherault Country Park, stroll or cycle around Strathclyde Country Park, catch live performances at Airdrie Town Hall, attend shows at Lanark Memorial Hall, and explore the Falls of Clyde and historic New Lanark.
Seen in the news today. The UK Government has been giving suggested advice on screen time for children. The new guidance – the first of its kind – suggests children between the ages of two and five should be limited to one hour of screen time a day, while those under two should never watch […]
Maggie’s Lanarkshire is hosting “Lunch and a Laugh,” an afternoon of stand-up comedy and magic on April 11th, featuring performers Patrick Rolink, Graham Mackie, and Chris Dinwoodie, to raise funds for cancer support. Tickets cost £25, with proceeds aiding the free services Maggie’s offers to affected individuals.
Bothwell Philharmonic Choir is a mixed adult community choir which was founded by Mr Mark Donnolly and has been meeting for 26 years. The choir is non-auditioned and is open to all. The ability to read music is an advantage but help is available. They meet on a Sunday evening during the session. The choir […]
SPT are withdrawing the 230 bus service which connects Silvertonhill, Hamilton, and Coatshill. The cuts, which were not advised in advance to Councillors, are expected to take effect around late March 2026 and will affect vulnerable residents in Blantyre at Coatshill. Local representatives including ourselves, are calling for SPT to reconsider these changes.
Hamilton Town Centre is seeking applicants for its Neighbourhood Board to shape the future of its Pride in Place project, benefiting from £20 million in government funding over ten years. Board Chair Ronnie Smith invites community leaders, local businesses, and public agencies to apply by April 17, 2026, to help enhance local neighborhoods.
If you want to help remove waste from our streets and green spaces why not get involved. You will be not only be supporting Keep Scotland Beautiful’s #SpringCleanScotland, which runs until 24 April this year, but will also be backing the council’s very own It’s Your Place campaign. Across South Lanarkshire there are many litter picking […]
Tuesday evening will be cloudy but dry, with early clear spells. Wednesday will begin cloudy in Lanarkshire, with wintry showers and occasional bright spells. The outlook from Thursday to Saturday includes a chilly start with cloud and light showers, followed by clearing rain and windy conditions with scattered showers.