Mantalk is a new group just for local males. Both on and offline in Blantyre, the purpose is for men to have somewhere to go and talk about how they’re feeling with others who are feeling similar to them. This can be about anything from depression, anxiety, grief to loneliness. As well as a facebook […]
Today is the first of four WEIGH IN days for our “September Slimdown Challenge!” How have you done this last week? On 2nd September, dozens of you pledged to try to lose some pounds over the next 4 weeks. We’re a quarter of the way through and it’s time to weigh yourself to see what […]
Blantyre revellers once again enjoyed another successful night of entertainment on Saturday evening at the Miners Welfare. PH Promotions hosted a fab ABBA Gold night on Saturday 31st August 2019 entertaining a packed audience of local people. Peter Houghton of PH Promotions added, “I’d like to say thanks to all who attended. A special mention […]
It’s launch day of our brand new, annual “September Slimdown Challenge!” Dozens of you have pledged to take part to try to lose some pounds over the next 4 weeks. This is the first day of the challenge. An important day, as you need to weigh yourself today, and privately record your starting weight. (You […]
High Blantyre Community Hall was the venue for a fabulous fun day yesterday, Saturday 17th August 2019. Organised by Hyper Cyber, the free event was open to hundreds of people and included indoor and outdoor activities and stalls. Children were thrilled to take part in rock climbing, see live owls and the inflatables and games […]
A further drop in event has been organised in Blantyre to discuss the new Care Hub proposals. South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership (SLHSCP) is holding another drop in session focusing on significant plans to modernise care. Information will also be offered – and views listened to – on proposals for a brand new health […]
An event focusing on significant plans to modernise care has been widely welcomed by the local community. Around 200 people, of all ages, attended the information day at Blantyre Miners Welfare on Wednesday 31 July. The event provided an opportunity for people to hear about – and, crucially, offer their views – on a proposed health […]
Hundreds of people were thrilled this afternoon to attend the family day out at the annual Crossbasket Castle Fair in High Blantyre. Held from midday until 4pm today, Sunday 21 July 2019, the approach roads were busy with over 150 parked cars lining the driveway and at Greenhall. Hundreds of people enjoyed the varied market […]