Local comedian Rosco McLelland from Blantyre won ‘The Spirit of Glasgow Comedy Award 2025’ at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival, presented by Billy Connolly. Expressing his disbelief, Rosco thanked the festival and shared his excitement about his upcoming trip to Fuerteventura, feeling honored to be among past winners.
The 3rd Blantyre Community group welcomes the 3rd Blantyre scout group to their new home at High Blantyre hall, where the beaver section moved in on March 17th. Significant renovations have been made to the hall, marking an exciting transition for everyone involved. Best wishes for their new beginning!
Claire Bannerman, Scotland’s Roving Chef for Vegetarian for Life, has delivered her 175th community cookery demonstration focused on older vegetarians and vegans. Inspired by her grandmother, Claire emphasizes nutritious plant-based cooking. Her sessions foster community connections while addressing dietary needs, aiming to inspire more individuals to explore vegetarian and vegan lifestyles.
This week, young people engaged in politics, exemplified by Owen Gallagher, a 6th year Calderside Academy student. He bravely participated in BBC1’s debate night, where his thought-provoking question on welfare cuts was one of only four chosen from 200 submissions, highlighting the growing interest in Scotland’s political future.
Local girl Ava Houston received £50 cinema vouchers for her efforts with her dad Ryan in cleaning signage around Blantyre, particularly the June Stewart centre. This initiative, facilitated by the Supporters group, aims to encourage community pride among youth. Appreciation is extended to supporters for making such donations feasible.
The family of Scott Allan, a missing man from East Kilbride, is seeking information about his whereabouts after he vanished for over four days. Last seen at home in the West Mains area, Scott, also known as ‘Skoda,’ is officially a missing person. His brother pleads for anyone with information to contact them.
Jacob Naismith from Blantyre won the 63.5kg Open Class Youth title at the All England National Championships, defeating top talent in four bouts over two weeks. Opting to compete in the Youth category despite being eligible for Cadet, Jacob’s impressive achievement marks a strong start to 2025. Congratulations, Jacob!
Chloe Fullerton, a member of the 3rd Blantyre Scouts, achieved remarkable milestones by receiving both the Gold Duke of Edinburgh and Kings Scout Awards at the Clyde scouts celebration. She is the first in her group to earn these prestigious honors, showcasing her dedication, skill development, and leadership abilities.