On March 28, 2026, families and friends in Blantyre gathered for a walk from the public park to June Stewart Hall to raise mental health awareness in memory of Jay McAdams. Those affected by mental health issues joined, creating a meaningful tribute. Local support hubs are expected to be established soon.
Smith’s Funeral Directors celebrated Mother’s Day by visiting Victoria Care Home, gifting each woman a bouquet of daffodils. They also thanked the nurses and carers with a gift basket and a heartfelt card for their dedication. This gesture brightened the day for residents and staff alike, reflecting community kindness.
The Hillhouse community project in Hamilton has made significant progress as contractors have begun developing neglected open spaces between houses. Residents are transforming these areas into landscaped gardens and community paths, showcasing strong community spirit. Everyone involved has contributed to this wonderful initiative, and anticipation grows for its completion.
Join the Community Fun Day this Friday at David Livingstone Birthplace in Blantyre for a free day filled with games, crafts, and activities for all ages. Bring your family and friends to enjoy a memorable experience. The event runs from 11 am, so don’t miss out!
Are you a charitable organisation, community / voluntary group, or an individual project needing unpaid workers? Then, why not come along to the council’s Community Payback Service which is hosting four open days during July and August. The Unpaid Work Team will be on hand to help provide information and assistance on a range of […]
The Community Wellbeing Helpline can help families in Blantyre and beyond in many ways, including volunteer help with delivery of food and prescriptions. (It’s not for 999 emergencies or enquiring when council services will resume. ) There will be many people out there in need of such support. Please share.
The next Public Meeting about the proposed Care Hub on the former St Joseph’s School site takes place this Wednesday, 31st July from 2pm. Held in the Blantyre Miners Welfare on Calder Street, this follows on from the previous, well attended meeting on 8th July. This Wednesday’s event is more of an Information Day taking […]
Blantyre Community Committee spokesperson told us, “We did it! Blantyre Summer Gala is now over for 2019! What an amazing time we’ve had organising and hosting a memorable 4 day event for everybody in this town. It’s been exhausting but all our supermen and women on the committee have had a blast. The set up […]