Join the Victoria House Care Home Summer Fete in Blantyre on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 12 noon to 2 pm. Enjoy entertainment, food, and community spirit with activities like a bouncy castle, stalls, BBQ, and face painting. It’s a great way to support the local care home and create summer memories.
Blantyre Library is hosting a LEGO vs Minecraft After School Club every Monday from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. This creative, screen-free club allows children to build, tackle challenges, and socialize. Cost is £2.25 per session; it’s free with ACE. Juice and biscuits are provided, making it an enjoyable experience.
Blantyre’s Christmas Lights Switch On is set for Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Blantyre Leisure Centre. The event will feature an Indoor Christmas Market, live performances, and community activities. Organizers are seeking vendors and volunteers to help create a festive atmosphere. Join the planning meeting on July 8 at the BSA Hub.
14 years ago local woman Karen Denholm took a leap & launched her first community fitness classes at the Blantyre Miners Welfare. Karen commented, “I had no idea what was about to happen. What followed were sold-out classes, waiting lists, bootcamps, charity events, nights out, a demo on stage at the Blantyre Christmas lights switch-on… […]
We’ve had a few messages about Jinxy’s Bakery currently closed on Main Street, High Blantyre. Of course, that’s only temporary this week as staff take a well deserved break. The popular bakery reopens this coming Monday 29th June. Hope staff had a great holiday and looking forward to those Strawberry Tarts and Sausage rolls next […]
Local Siblings Emma and James Hair have launched an incredible tribute to their late father. Over the last 5 weeks, Emma and her brother James have been raising money in memory of their Dad, Jim Hair who would have turned 60 years old today. Tragically Jim was taken from the family far too soon, at […]
Join the Car Boot Sale at TouchBase Lanarkshire on Saturday, August 1st, from 9am to 12 noon. This community event invites buyers and sellers to enjoy a morning of bargains and socializing. For pitches or inquiries, contact the organizers at the provided phone numbers or emails. Support your local community!
The Summer Solstice on June 21 marks the official beginning of astronomical summer in the northern hemisphere. Occurring at 09:24 BST, this day is the longest of the year, indicating the northern hemisphere’s maximum tilt towards the Sun. Nights will gradually shorten, but summer months are still to come.