Finally! Blantyre Leisure Centre has confirmed the Blantyre Pool will re-open on 8th November 2021. The pool has been closed since the start of the pandemic in March 2020 and has gone through an extensive renovation in recent months. SLC Leisure & Culture added, “We would like to thank all of our customers for their […]
A story about success next! High Blantyre man, Kyle Downie (20) won his first professional fight in Wishaw. Ahead of the fight on his birthday, Kyle was delighted to receive a signed photo from boxer, Joshua Taylor wishing him all the very best. All his family and friends are very proud. Kyle’s gran who sent […]
Scotland’s World Cup qualifying dreams remain as they scraped through tonight with a 1-0 win against Moldova. Lyndon Dykes rolled the ball in at back post after great build-up play from Nathan Patterson and Kevin Nisbet. Scotland are now third in Group 5 on eight points, two behind Israel and seven off Denmark. Steve Clarke’s […]
South Lanarkshire Council have provided an update for Blantyre Leisure Centre customers. “As you know sadly we had to close the gym at Blantyre this week due to our air handling unit not working. In the current climate we had to close to keep our customers safe in line with the safety ventilation guidelines. The […]
Blantyre boy Matthew Kelly (10) is a talented golf player with an interesting sporting career ahead of him! Incredibly, Matthew beat a whole load of competitors to go on and win a national golf event! Such a fantastic achievement! He won it recently at Ratho Park, Edinburgh at the ‘Stephen Gallacher Foundation u13 event’. The […]
Just a reminder for the Kear Soccer School is starting back this coming week! Activities take place at Kear Campus, Bardykes Road, Blantyre Monday, 26th July – 10.30-3pm (P6-S1) If Your Son/Daughter Is Attending can you please make sure they have the following – Football Boots/Trainers Shin Guards (if they use them)Sun cream Packed lunch […]
Tonight’s the BIG one folks! Czech Republic was a test. We held our own against England last Friday, but tonight, Scotland, like opponents Croatia……we NEED a win! Can we do it? Yes sir, we can (boogie)! C’mon Scotland!