The Theatre School of Scotland from Glasgow took part in the Tartan Day Parade in New York last week. New York’s Grand Central Station was brought to a standstill by the Scots theatre group who flash mobbed the crowd. Dressed in tartan, around 70 members, aged between seven and 21, were in the Big Apple after being […]
The Campaigne family once again lead the way with seasonal celebrations in Blantyre as their Easter decorations went up outside their home. The family have been busy decorating their home and garden at Heathcliffe Avenue to once again give passers by a smile and spread a little cheer. Some readers may recall the family also […]
As teenagers throughout Scotland continue their exams revision, one particular brave Blantyre lass deserves recognition for her bravery in facing her Higher exams after such a life changing operation. Sixteen year old Beth McKenzie from Blantyre had a brain tumour removed, the size of an orange after experiencing headaches and pain behind her eyes. Last […]
Now here’s a fantastic story worthy of celebration. Blantyre man, Robert Wylie is no stranger to donating blood. Whilst many of us may only donate blood a few times in our lifetimes (if at all), Robert has incredibly over the last 53 years, donated blood a remarkable 700 times! He told the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service: […]
We’re thrilled to report that Major (Retd) Gary Wallace of the Western Desert Recce Group SCIO, based in High Blantyre Ind Estate, has been selected as a finalist, 1 out of 5, for the Scottish Veterans Awards 2022, Volunteer of the Year. Gary has been put forward to the final in Edinburgh at the end […]
Congratulations go out this week for a notable length of service at work for a popular Blantyre woman. Janette Walker , who works at front end services in Blantyre ASDA has just celebrated 40 years of service with the store. She started with Asda straight from school and has worked in groceries and also on […]
Today, Sunday 6th February 2022, marks the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with an incredible 70 years spent on the throne. The Queen (95) is the first ever British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee and during this time she has overseen 14 prime ministers, starting with Winston Churchill. The Queen’s reign began when she was just […]
This weekend sees the retirement of Father Dominic Towey, Parish Priest of St John the Baptist’s Uddingston. After 52 years of active ministry, the last 17 spent in Uddingston, Fr Towey is the last of the many Irish parish priests to serve this Diocese. Many people will know him from the lengthy years he served […]