Easter Egg Appeal extended – there’s still time to help!

The Smith’s Funeral Director’s Easter Egg Appeal has been extended to April 1st due to community demand. Donations of Easter eggs can be made at their Stonefield Road branch in Blantyre. Contributions support local families and organizations, spreading joy during Easter. Thank you to all who have participated and plan to contribute.

Weather Outlook

This weekend features rain and strong winds, particularly on Sunday with clearing skies followed by sunny spells and heavy showers, possibly with hail. Windy conditions persist tonight with wintry showers in higher areas. Monday starts cloudy with scattered showers, but gains more sunny spells as the day progresses.

Clocks go Forward tonight

Clocks will spring forward one hour at 1am on 29 March 2026, changing the time to 2am. This results in losing an hour of sleep but allows for more daylight in the evening, marking the approach of British Summertime. Embrace the shorter night with longer days ahead!

Limiting Screen Time

Seen in the news today. The UK Government has been giving suggested advice on screen time for children. The new guidance – the first of its kind – suggests children between the ages of two and five should be limited to one hour of screen time a day, while those under two should never watch […]