We’re in the final week of the Annual ‘Blantyre Toy Drive’! Whilst many hundreds of pounds and loads of toys have been donated, we’re still slightly short of our target. We therefore need YOUR help on our final push! Throughout December, local people have been flocking to donate new toys or make financial donations to […]
Residents in Morag Avenue, Blantyre came together last week to raise funds for other local families who may need a little help at this time of year. Families and friends, people of all ages decided to raise some money for the community and one of their festive endeavours was the “Santa Hat Walk.” Pauline Lennon […]
Beauty business owner, Ashley McGeachie is based in West Craigs, High Blantyre and is currently running some charitable endeavours this festive season. Her home based business, “L’Ash” which specialises in lash and brow beauty is looking for clients to help with some hard working charities at this special time of year. “L’Ash” is collecting food […]
Scotland is expected to be treated to a spectacular meteor shower tomorrow night and all we need is some clear skies to see them! The Geminid shooting stars will arrive on Monday night with over 100 meteors an hour at its peak, lasting into Tuesday morning. Geminids are very bright, moderately fast, and are unusual […]
Asda Blantyre Community Mary Sutherland Champion recently delighted volunteers who run the joint Ex Service Veterans’ Garden, with a cheque for £600 from the Asda Foundation. The grant will allow the community group, which is based locally to the store, to buy some much needed items for the garden. The Ex Service Veterans’ Garden was […]
Nail Republic is a beauty salon based at Priory Street, Blantyre. Owner, Eryn Morton told us, “The facebook business link is https://www.facebook.com/nailrepublicbyeryn/. I’m based in Nicolas hair and beauty salon and looking forward to welcoming lots of new customers.”
Congratulations go out to local couple Archie and Janette Thomas, who have been married 40 years today, Saturday 11th December 2021. Family and friends want to wish them a wonderful day, adding “Massive Happy Ruby wedding Anniversary! Hope you both have the best day! Lots of love from Barry, Nicky & Kelly”
Just a wee heads up to all readers. Blantyre Telegraph will tomorrow take the unusual, unprecedented step of temporarily closing for a few days this week. As some may know, this page is run by one person and I’m unfortunately going into hospital for a heart operation tomorrow (Tuesday). It’s been a long time coming. […]