M&D’s Scotland’s Theme Park is hosting the Pumpkin, Pick & Play event from October 10th to 25th, featuring unlimited rides, a pumpkin patch, train rides, and arts and crafts. A dedicated ASN session is on October 11th. Tickets start at £17.75 for children. Free entry and parking are available.
Join the Low Parks Lego Club in Hamilton for creative building sessions from 10:30am to 12:30pm on the first and third Saturdays, from February to October. Sessions are £3.90 each, with limited spaces. Display your creations at the museum. Book by calling 01698 452382.
Consultation is ongoing for the allocation of up to £20 million from the UK Government’s Pride in Place funding to improve Hamilton Town Centre over the next decade. Residents and visitors are encouraged to participate in an online survey and workshops to provide input on their priorities for local enhancements.
A new website for South Lanarkshire aims to enhance digital engagement with the local council. It features improved accessibility, navigation, and an advanced search tool for better user experience. Residents can easily find information using natural language queries. The website reflects the council’s commitment to better online community connection.
Construction is progressing on Chick-fil-A’s first UK drive-thru restaurant in Hamilton’s Palace Grounds Retail Park. Expected to seat 66-68 customers, it will create around 90 jobs. Although no opening date is confirmed, recruitment for Team Members is ongoing as the restaurant prepares for its debut.
JMB Travel is seeking an Engineering Foreman for a hands-on role involving the oversight of workshop and depot operations, staff leadership, and ensuring safety and compliance. A strong engineering background is required, with desirable foreman experience. A competitive salary based on experience is offered. Interested candidates should apply via email.
Scotland’s national children’s charity, Children First, encourages South Lanarkshire families to reach out to its support line regarding the Warm Home Discount that offers £150 off electricity bills. The charity provides advice on accessing benefits and grants to alleviate energy costs, emphasizing urgent action before the scheme opens on October 1.
Local woman Bridie Docherty, born in 1938, passed away on September 12, 2026. Her funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 10 am at St John Ogilvie RC Church in Blantyre. A reception into the church is scheduled for Monday, September 21, at 5:30 pm.