Well, he’s only gone and done it!! An incredible accomplishment for Blantyre lad, Jacob Naismith (From O’Neils ABC) who was just crowned European Boxing Champion, picking up gold! Putting BLANTYRE firmly on the map! Please join us by liking this post to show your appreciation for Jacob’s amazing talent and a thank you to coaches. […]
Congratulations go out today to St John Ogilvie S3 pupil, Jacob Naismith who has reached the semi-finals in the European Boxing Championships. The event will be held in Turkey and sees a further accomplishment for the High Blantyre lad. As we wish the best of luck to the whole Scotland team, we know exactly who’ll […]
Follow up on Yesterday’s story. We’re pleased to report local lad, Jacob Naismith came out on top in today’s final of the Three Nations Boxing Tournament! He had already beaten the English First yesterday in the semi final. Jacob, pictured in red, won his fight today, Sunday 19th June 2022 against the Welsh First, taking […]
It was the largest and most important bout of his life so far, but High Blantyre teenager Jacob Naismith has done himself and Blantyre proud, by winning his semi final Boxing fight Earlier today, Saturday 18th June 2022, Jacob won a semi-final in the British Boxing Championships, his first time in a Scotland vest and […]
Football team, Blantyre United have had a fantastic season, and although we’re slightly late in wishing them congratulations, their accomplishments are certainly worthy of a mention. Their first season secured “a double” for Blantyre united! The ‘Invincible League Winners’ and ‘Billy Harkness Memorial Cup Winners.” The players and coaches have done absolutely amazing in their […]
The South Lanarkshire team for this year’s International Children’s Games has been confirmed. The Games take place in Coventry over six days from 11-16 August. More than 1,600 young athletes from across the globe will be taking part across seven sports. South Lanarkshire will be sending a team of 16 young people – eight in girls’ football, […]
On Sunday 8th May 2022 the Auchinraith Primary School football teams took part in the Davie Cooper Soccer 7s at Hamilton Palace Grounds. The girls’ team, with kits sponsored by Blantyre Telegraph played some amazing football not losing a single game. It was a tense final against St Mark’s Primary in Hamilton. The girls showed great […]
It’s been announced that the Blantyre Swimming Pool & Health Suite will re-open on Monday 2nd May 2022. The centre, which has been going through some extensive renovations was experiencing a high volume of calls today which likely will continue this week as people enquire about their memberships. If you have an enquiry, please email […]