Here’s a nice story. Before setting off to visit his pal in Kenya, local man Ben Guthrie heard that some of the people in the area were needing football kits. The 07’s at Blantyre Soccer Academy held an appeal looking for any old, but decent kits and they received a tremendous response from parents. There […]
A reminder to our Magazine Guest Columnists to submit their articles by messenger for this month ahead of calendar month end deadline. Some very kind readers have recently been doubling as Guest Columnists, providing new content for our monthly magazine ensuring a diverse range of opinions and different, interesting content.
A familiar face at Blantyre’s TACT Hall is retiring. Ann Phillips, has worked as an administrator at the TACT Hall, Coatshill, handling bookings for summer schools, parent and toddler groups and functions for the last 15 years. The grandmother has worked with the Council for an incredible 36 years, starting with the local authority in […]
What a brilliant day the kids and youth workers had at Hyper Cyber today. Celebrating Valentine’s Day in style, the youth workers and children held a wonderful event to officially launch their renovated youth centre on Main Street, High Blantyre. The place looks absolutely fantastic and the kids had a wonderful time at their project […]
Mental Health Minister Clare Haughey visited Asda’s Blantyre store to see how Happy Little Helpers lists are making shopping easier for children with learning and communication difficulties. The minister heard from Asda colleagues about the customers’ experience of the free Makaton shopping aids, which are now available across Asda’s store estate. Customers have found that […]
We’re sad to hear that local lady, Ann Fleming has passed away. She died peacefully with her immediate family by her side on Thursday 23rd January at WGH after fighting cancer for the past year. Her funeral is Tuesday 4th February at 9.30am at South Lanarkshire Crematorium, followed by a meal at Blantyre Miners Welfare. […]
Blantyre Amateur Swimming Club’s Annual Club championships recently took place as pictured. The worthy winners were as follows:Category: 10 & under Anna Richardson Grieg Monie Category: 11&12 years Emily Wilson Adam Monie Category: 13&14 years Lucy Wilson Lachlan Mitchell Category: 15 & Overs Georgia Hernon Mackenzie Mitchell Category: Best 10&under performance was Grace Chesnet Category: […]
An important post, shared here with permission to raise awareness about Motor Neurone Disease. (MND) David Balmer, a local man was recently diagnosed with MND and immediately both David and his partner Claire, a member of Block 9 gym wanted to do something to raise awareness. MND is a disease which affects muscles within the […]