Harriet Gardens, a £3 million housing village in Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, has opened to support homelessness. Designed to house 15 residents in individual “nest homes,” it offers shared amenities like a gym and kitchen. This second Scottish village of its kind was developed by Social Bite and South Lanarkshire Council.
On December 23rd, patrons of the Stonefield Tavern in Blantyre generously donated food, clothing, toiletries, and sleeping bags to the Hamilton drop-in center. These contributions will support homeless individuals during the festive season, highlighting the community’s spirit and commitment to helping those in need. Well done to all involved!
The first of ‘Social Bites’ small pre assembled houses arrived site at their new village site at Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire this week! These houses are designed and funded to assist up to 15 people affected by homelessness with a safe and secure, warm place to call home and break the cycle of homelessness. On Wednesday, […]
It’s bitterly cold out there. If you’re sleeping rough outdoors and reading this, there’s no need for you to do this in South Lanarkshire. Help and advice is always at hand in this area. If you or someone you know is sleeping rough, South Lanarkshire Council can offer advice and assistance. During office hours, you […]
We bring the weekend to a close showcasing some local talent and on a serious note. Local musician, Drew Semple who owns Candelina Yankee Store on Stonefield Road, has written and performed his new song, “Homeless” which features this moving and touching video. He’s kindly permitted it to be shown here. Chances are you’re at […]
Well done to “Homeless Project Scotland” who this week took time out to visit the unit at High Blantyre Main Street and cut their long grass. Like other grassy areas in Blantyre it had become very overgrown. Efforts are appreciated. Cutting grass so long can be very hard work, often needing cut a couple of […]
The Kelly family in Blantyre were busy in the run up to Christmas, but not for themselves. Their focus was very much on other less fortunate. Debbie, Martin, Hannah & Derek Kelly who all live in Holmswood Avenue, have been going out the last 5 years into Glasgow handing out blankets, jackets and dry clothes […]
How heartwarming this next story is, especially at this time of year. Yesterday, Saturday 22nd December 2018, local girl Taylor Kennedy and her mother, Andrea Fulston made up bundles of bags containing useful items for homeless people. Bags including socks, hats, gloves, first aid kits, toiletries, sanitary products, sandwiches, snacks, water, dog food etc. Then, […]