South Lanarkshire Leisure & Culture has introduced new Group Cycle bikes at Blantyre Leisure Centre, enhancing its upgraded gym with advanced cardio and resistance equipment, a refreshed free weights area, and the BOX12 Pod. Users can view the fitness timetable to enroll in Group Cycle classes.
The Hamilton Council plans to acquire 36 new homes from Keepmoat Homes at the former University site, investing over £8.8 million. The development includes various house types and aims for completion by 2027/2028. This initiative supports affordable housing and local regeneration, with additional funding from the Scottish Government anticipated.
The fitness studio and gym at Hamilton have been refurbished through South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture’s £2.74 million initiative. Fitness classes resumed at Almada Street in early January, with the gym set to reopen on January 15 after significant upgrades. Blantyre’s gym and pool reopened the previous week.
Parents in South Lanarkshire with children starting nursery should apply early for places, ideally by February 28, 2026. This maximizes their chances of securing preferred Early Learning and Childcare settings for the August start. Early applications aid in effective planning and ensure high-quality provision across many establishments.
Blantyre Leisure Centre has reopened with enhancements including a new reception, improved gym and swimming pool changing facilities, and an upgraded library hub. The gym features new equipment, while the spin studio is set to receive new bikes. Upcoming renovations include the games hall and changing areas. Fitness classes will resume in February.
South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture announced the completion of refurbishment at Blantyre Leisure Centre, with the gym and swimming pool reopening on January 12. Upgrades include new gym equipment and enhanced changing facilities. Swimming lessons and Aquafit resume the same day, while fitness classes are temporarily held at Jock Stein Centre.
Blantyre Library, situated within the Sports Centre, will be closed for essential maintenance from January 5th to January 12th. South Lanarkshire Leisure & Culture expresses apologies for any inconvenience this may cause to library users during this period.
Remember, bin collections are slightly amended in South Lanarkshire over the holiday season. For those people interested in disposing and recycling their real Christmas trees, the following applies: