Lanarkshire’s most colourful and spectacular annual event, the Strathaven Balloon Festival is here until Sunday 30th August 2026! Held in Strathaven Park, the hugely popular festival is Scotland’s only hot air balloon festival and promises another fantastic weekend of balloons, entertainment and family fun. Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th AugustEarly risers can caught the spectacular […]
A Macmillan Coffee Morning is scheduled for September 23, 2026, at June Stewart Hall in High Blantyre, starting at 9:00 am. Attendees are invited to bring homemade cakes to support this annual event, which raises funds for people living with cancer. Join the community for coffee, treats, and a worthy cause.
The Glasgow Inflatable 5K Obstacle Course & Fun Run is taking place at Strathclyde Country Park on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Participants can enjoy giant inflatable obstacles while choosing from varying distances of 2.5km to 15km. The event is suitable for families, with children aged 5-15 allowed accompanied by adults.
New Session opens! Yes – it’s that time of year and the Lanarkshire Philatelic Society opens for the new Session on Friday, 4th September 2026! Throughout the year the Programme will present a wonderful variety of displays – Stamps, Postal History, Postcards, Other illustrative material – from all areas of the world – including Skye, […]
Blantyre’s “Live at Livvies” music festival takes place on Saturday, August 22, 2026, starting at 10 am. Tickets cost £2 for adults, £1 for children, and £5 for family. Enjoy a variety of entertainment, food stalls, and activities. Remember to bring cash, blankets, and park at the railway station.
Working the night shift at Asda doesn’t sound like the most likely place for romance, but for newlyweds John and Traci Gray, it was just that. The pair, who tied the knot in front of friends, family and colleagues earlier this month, met in 2015 when both joined the team at Asda Blantyre. While it […]
Blantyre’s annual Music Festival, “Live at Livvies,” takes place on Saturday, August 22, at the David Livingstone Centre from 2 PM to 8 PM. The event features six live acts, a Kids Talent Show, and affordable ticket prices. Join the community for a fun-filled day of music and entertainment.
The 2nd Blantyre Boys’ Brigade Company is excited to begin its new session, inviting both returning members and newcomers. The program, for boys aged 5-18, focuses on friendship, skill development, and fun activities in a safe environment. An enrolment evening is scheduled for Friday, August 21st, at Blantyre Congregational Church.