George Hamilton, a retired police chief inspector and respected Blantyre resident, passed away on September 26 at 85 after a fall at home. With over 34 years in policing, he was a community figure, founding member of Blantyre Rotary Club, and active in local dramatics. He is survived by his children and grandchildren.
Local lad, George Hamilton is the 52kg Scottish Development Champion! George, who is 14 years old was boxing in his 52kg final where he met Riley Henderson from Jonesy’s ABC. George boxed well, landing clean heavy shots and not rising to or getting caught up in any scrappy fighting! George won every round out the […]
Congratulations to local lad George Hamilton! George ran the men’s Glasgow 10K, all in aid of a charity close to his heart….and he’s only 14 years old! George, who is a pupil of Calderside Academy managed to raise a substantial sum of money for the British Heart Foundation after his grandad passed away. His love […]
We’ve posted a few stories about talented individuals at Blantyre Miners Amateur Boxing Club in recent weeks. Another lad to look out for is local youth, George Hamilton who had his first competitive fight last week and WON with first round stoppage. George is just 13 and been with Blantyre Miners for one year. We […]