Shannon Rouse, a 29-year-old mother from Blantyre, faces non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Anticipating hair loss during treatment, she plans to donate her hair to the Little Princess Trust, which provides wigs for children. A fundraiser is set up to support her initiative. Wishing Shannon a successful recovery and all the best for her journey ahead.
Local residents Jamie, Claire, Elizabeth, and Raymond recently completed the West Highland Way from April 26 to May 2, raising over £3,300 for Alzheimer’s Scotland. The charity holds personal significance for them, and they hope to further increase donations through their Just Giving page.
Joseph Potts Funeral Directors celebrated their annual Marie Curie Coffee Morning at their Blantyre branch, which was deemed a success. A spokesperson praised the hard work of the ladies involved in baking, setting up, and hosting, expressing gratitude to all attendees and hoping they enjoyed the event.
The Village Bar team successfully participated in the Kiltwalk, raising over £6,000 for charity in memory of Colin King, a veteran of over 30 Kiltwalks before his untimely death in Germany. Congratulations to all team members for their efforts, and hope they took time to relax afterward.
Five-year-old Millie Dawes from Blantyre has donated her long hair to the Little Princess Trust to help create wigs for children with leukaemia. In addition to her hair, Millie and her family raised £930 through donations. Kudos to Millie for her generosity and commitment to helping others!
Blantyre ASDA made a generous donation to the Woza Theatre Group, which meets every Wednesday at 3.15pm in Terminal One, Blantyre. The group welcomes new participants and appreciates the support from ASDA and all contributors. Thank you to everyone involved for their kindness and generosity.
A successful Sportsman’s dinner at Blantyre Miners Welfare on April 11 raised £7,700 for life-saving defibrillators, surpassing expectations to provide five units. Attended by Celtic’s John Hartson and Rangers’ Derek Ferguson, the event, compered by Des McKeown, showcased community generosity and achieved a remarkable milestone. Well done to all involved!
Agnews Family Shopper, Billy’s Cafe, and the Little Deli in Blantyre are offering free hot meals and drinks to children during the Easter school holidays. The initiative aims to provide a comforting environment for families in need, encouraging kids to mention “Auntie Tricia” for services, fostering community support and togetherness.