Blantyre Community Committee has issued a statement this evening. Here in full: “After careful consideration and in light of the developing Coronavirus pandemic, Blantyre Community Committee has tonight with some regret, decided to cancel the planned Summer Gala Weekend. This follows yesterday’s announcement from the Scottish Government for bans on events with more than 500 […]
What a fantastic Summer Gala we’ve all had this week! A spokesperson for Blantyre Community Committee told us, “We did it! Blantyre Summer Gala festivities are now over. Held over an incredible 4 days between Thursday 13th and Sunday 16th June, it was our largest and most complex endeavour yet. It’s time for thank yous. […]
Doesn’t a Community Gala just bring out the best in people! We’ve seen something very special happen this year as part of Blantyre Summer Gala celebrations and thought we’d share it here. People out decorating their homes with bunting, banners and flags, an old tradition brought back, just like many of us did, back in […]
Winners Chosen Tonight, Blantyre Community Committee announced that EIGHT lucky children have been chosen to represent the Gala Royals at Blantyre Summer Gala on Sunday 16th June 2019. For the last few weeks, Susan Lindner over at Bonnie Blantyre has been collecting local nominees and hosted an excellent random draw today which included many members of the […]
The next monthly meeting to discuss organising this years Summer Gala Weekend take place this Sunday, 24th February 2019 at 2pm. Call for Volunteers Held in Carrigans Lounge, all are welcome. The Committee is a fun, friendly group in need of further volunteers, regardless of age to help organise and host the Blantyre 80s night, […]
Subscriptions Don’t forget! Blantyre Community Committee recently launched ‘Recurring Subscriptions‘! They’re looking for local residents, organisations and businesses to support the Blantyre Summer Gala Weekend, Live at Livvies and Festive event, by donating an annual amount starting at just £5. Thats just over 1p per day, or just a little more than the […]
Blantyre Community Committee have today announced definite confirmation that a Summer Gala will take place this year at the David Livingstone Centre Grounds, just off Station Road. There were concerns that the closure of the museum during renovation would affect the decision, but the Committee have negotiated a way forward and working jointly with the […]