Respects were been paid on 28th April for those who lost their lives at work. International Workers Memorial Day is commemorated each year by trade unions across the world. It remembers those who have lost their lives at work, as well as those who have suffered injury, illness or disease through their employment. A special […]
Festival Season got underway last night with Stereofunk at Chatelherault Country Park, Hamilton, Lanarkshire. The park was looking fine as this pre festival photo shows. Artists such as Cascade, Alice DJ and Special D took to the stage. Stereofunk is a unique boutique music festival which has firmly established itself in the Scottish clubbing calendar as […]
Lots going on in Glasgow today, one big event being the annual Kiltwalk. As usual, many walkers are from Blantyre and one organisation is hoping for some fundraising success. Pictured are the dedicated team from Thistle Credit Union, Glasgow Road, Blantyre. They’re doing the Kiltwalk today, Sunday 30th April 2023 in aid of Cash For […]
A yellow thunderstorm warning is in place for today, Sunday, 30th April beginning at midday and lasting until early tonight. According to the Met Office “heavy rain” will spread from the south of the country bringing rain, hail and thunder to Central Scotland. Maybe an afternoon to be indoors?!
The weather may be rainy, but there’s been a fantastic turnout today by pupils and staff of Calderside Academy as they set out on a huge sponsored walk. Supporting ‘Make A Wish’, over 50+ pupils and staff are walking 22 miles from Glasgow Green to Loch Lomond. Wishing everybody the very best of luck.
A Blantyre boy needs our collective help. Six year old William King has designed a fantastic bookmark, and has been shortlisted (along with 3 other children from out with this area) for it to be produced. All you need to do is leave the word “William” in the comments AFTER clicking on the link below. […]
The NHSGGC Choir is set to raise funds for Maggie’s, the cancer charity, with a special concert at St Bernadette’s Church in Erskine tonight, Saturday 29th April 2023. The choir which includes local people, have been “touring” with a series of concerts and have been amazing audiences with their talents and eclectic mix of chart, film […]
Blantyre Photographer Paul McDougall, is currently exhibiting his excellent wildlife photography work at an exciting new exhibition at David Livingstone Birthplace. Paul’s photographic skills were honed on the plains of Masai Mara and the desert of Samburu in Africa, and his work being shown is the culmination of 20 years experience in the field. He has […]