There’s a brilliant event planned in High Blantyre next month which will give a great insight into how Britain managed at home during the War. Anybody interested is invited to come along on Saturday 19th March from 12 till 4pm to the Western Desert Recce Group. Listen to a presentation on rationing from WW2, Make […]
Another fantastic Military Collectors Fair is planned for High Blantyre later this month. It takes place on Saturday 26th February 2022 from 10am, as doors open to the public at the premises of the Western Desert Recce Group (WDRC) in Blantyre Industrial Estate. There’s availability for sellers to have stalls, as well of course the […]
We bring the weekend to a close showcasing some local talent and on a serious note. Local musician, Drew Semple who owns Candelina Yankee Store on Stonefield Road, has written and performed his new song, “Homeless” which features this moving and touching video. He’s kindly permitted it to be shown here. Chances are you’re at […]
Treat yourself and friends to a delightful afternoon out at Crossbasket Castle, High Blantyre this festive season. Enjoy a traditional Christmas themed afternoon tea on Sunday 6th December 2020 in the most luxurious of surroundings. Price is £45 per person available 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm.
There’s a wonderful idea brewing for this winter from ‘Shine Bright Scotland.” To lights up our windows this winter as a sign of solidarity and better things to come. Children in Scotland have missed out on so much in 2020 already; a lost summer, school trips, holidays, cuddling their friends, exams, lacklustre birthdays and of […]
Coming on Sunday 22nd November 2020, Blantyre Walk and Talk Group! Do you want to improve your mental wellness? A walk around our local area and talk with like minded people. All welcome.
We hear tonight that Blantyre Community Committee have announced that the Blantyre Christmas Lights Switch on Event for 2020 has been cancelled. The Committee’s 9th Annual Blantyre Christmas Event was due to take place the last Sunday in November, but due to the current ongoing pandemic and restrictions on mass gatherings, and time needed to […]
There were some strange “goings on” down the Calder today, Tuesday 14 April amidst the Springtime sunshine! This was the scene at Barnhill and Milheugh. Dozens of action figures and superheroes seem to have infiltrated the woodland around Blantyre, in trees, on walls and fences and causing some puzzlement, even amusement to people out taking […]