Join the Blantyre Beacons later today, Saturday 14th December for their Family Christmas Party! The fun begins at their venue, just off Station Road from 12 midday until 2.30pm. Lots of fun, games and Christmas treats.
Whats On: Beacons Xmas Party
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Silent Disco at the Olive
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Crochet Geeks Bee-hind Asda Blantyre’s Easter Post Box Topper
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Top Tip for this Week
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Weather – Storm Dave is coming
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Remembering Helen Larkin (83)
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K POP Universe Tribute – Live at Castle Park!
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First-look at new Four Angels Spa and Hebridean-inspired cabins
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Introducing Discount Slides
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Pink Moon to be seen tonight
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Remembering Graeme Findlay
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Today’s Topic – Humans going back to the Moon
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Hello April – A fresh new month
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Remembering Irene Craig
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Construction of iconic new Statue Complete
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Blantyre Farm Road Closed
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Start Your Engineering Career in Blantyre – Apprenticeship Opportunity Now Open!
Blantyre Leisure Centre Parties
Blantyre Leisure Centre’s last Christmas party photos of fun took place on Thursday and Friday mornings and featured the main groups, Adult and Baby classes. A guest appearance made again from Leo the Christmas Lion and the Santa and Elf team! By all accounts the Christmas fun, splashes and games, were enjoyed by everyone! Photos: […]
Geminid’s Meteor Shower
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Remembering John Campbell (77)
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Man Charged after M74 Incident
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Rise in Eco Friendly Cars
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Queen Bees – Reki Class
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