The funeral of Carole Anne Wands will be held on Monday, December 29th, at 10am at South Lanarkshire Crematorium in High Blantyre. Friends and community members are invited to express their condolences to her husband, David, and their sons Kyle, Andrew, and Lee in the comments.
South Lanarkshire Schools and Nurseries concluded the term on Friday, December 19th, marking the start of the Christmas holidays. Students and teachers can now enjoy a well-deserved break, returning to school on Monday, January 5th, 2026.
Residents of Blantyre are increasingly worried about fly tipping near the former coal yard off Blantyre Farm Road, where individuals are dumping construction waste like tiles and wood. The private landowners might consider installing a bollard to restrict access and avoid costly clean-up expenses.
With Christmas in just 6 days, consider gifting one or more of twelve delightful Blantyre History books. Priced from £7.99, these highly rated books feature fascinating stories and photos. Order before the weekend for guaranteed delivery before Christmas, with all proceeds benefiting local Blantyre causes. Secure a memorable gift today!
This weekend in Blantyre, the team will spread festive cheer by visiting local organizations, businesses, and clubs. Community members are encouraged to come up and greet them, as there will be seasonal surprises provided by the wonderful Supporters Group. Join in the festivities and share the holiday spirit!
Visit Santa at Calderglen Country Park from December 19th to 24th to create magical holiday memories. Enjoy meeting Santa, taking photos, and receiving gifts including a hot chocolate voucher and reindeer dust. Tickets are £11 per child, and prepayment is necessary. Book by calling 01355 236644.
We’ve been getting reports over the last day or so about 5 young lads in Blantyre spreading some Christmas cheer. Perhaps taking inspiration from the recent ‘Denny Boys’ viral video, these kind Blantyre lads decided to introduce a little Christmas spirit to local streets, by singing some Christmas songs on doorsteps. Without looking for anything […]
Blantyre Soccer Academy’s 2014 Blacks are partnering with Network Rail on a safety campaign. The collaboration aims to promote railway safety messages, with an emphasis on staying safe near railways and off the tracks. This initiative involves education and awareness in conjunction with Network Rail Scotland and SFA South West.