Interested in doing some gardening, but don’t have the space? Fancy creating your own allotment and growing vegetables and flowers with family or friends? Don’t forget there’s a wonderful community growing space available for YOUR use, just off Glasgow Road. Blantyre Soccer Academy have provided allotment space for the use of the community next to […]
OK. We’re calling this out. Received too many messages about this. If you’re a visitor coming to Blantyre this is the first sight you’ll be greeted by. Traffic islands and verges, neglected small parcels of land which have become overgrown, weed-infested eyesores! Overgrown with invasive weeds and litter, the traffic islands at Auchinraith Roundabout at […]
Thursday 4th July is General Election day! Every polling station across the country will be open from 7am to 10pm. If you’re at the polling station by 10pm you should still be allowed to vote, by joining a queue. If eligible to vote, you will have received your polling card through your door which details […]
We were delighted to be amongst many excited local people invited along to the soft launch of the Barnhill Tavern, Blantyre. Dozens of people had the opportunity last night, Wednesday 26th June 2024 to see the interior and finishings inside the newly renovated public house on Bardykes Road, for the very first time. A fantastic […]
A monumental Euro 24 football game tonight as Scotland play Hungary. The sun is out. The smell of BBQs already wafting over Blantyre this dinnertime in an exciting lead up to the big match. A win tonight secures Scotland either second or third – most likely third – and potentially a place in the last-16. […]
Here’s wishing all the Calderside Academy youngsters currently at Disneyland Paris, a wonderful time! Pupils and accompanying teachers spent the day at Asterix Park today and then Disney village for dinner tonight. Looks like they’re all loving this end of term school trip and having a great time!
It’s almost that time of year again, can you believe it? The School term is nearly over! South Lanarkshire schools close on Wednesday 26 June at 1pm. Teachers return on Monday 12 August 2024. Pupils on Wednesday 14 August 2024. We hope everyone has a lovely summer break. Thanks to all staff in our local […]
A couple of weeks ago, we were delighted to be invited along by the Carrigan family to see the ongoing renovation of their latest pub, at Bardykes Road, Blantyre….which now has an official name! In a huge nod to local heritage, the former Hoolets pub will officially re-open as “The Barnhill Tavern“, a name steeped […]