Would you believe it. A beautiful mild, sunny day all day, then when everybody met for the Calder walk last night Friday 27th April 2018, the heavens opened up. Right from the off, the rain came on, so it was absolutely astonishing that a brilliant turnout of 33 people joined in, comprising of members of […]
Local Blantyre history author, Paul Veverka has announced his latest book launch event in November, adding, “I’m thrilled to at last be firming up plans for my next book launch. I’ll be hosting “An evening with Blantyre Project” on Thursday 26th November 2015 at the Blantyre Bowling Club. The event is FREE and open to all on a first come […]
News this week arrived of a partially approved expansion of Blantyre. The former Craighead retreat area, just off Whistleberry Road and the A725 East Kilbride Expressway, Low Blantyre, will soon see the construction of 300 new homes. The site has been vacant for some 13 years and been subject to various discussions and proposed changes […]