Blantyre Community Trust celebrated the official opening of the new community hub on March 13, 2025, following the renovation of the former Larkfield Hall. The project, led by BSA, signifies a major milestone in revitalizing the space for community benefit, showcasing the commitment of volunteers and significant investment.
Larkfield Hall is looking very different this week. The excellent transformation and renovation continues with the building getting a facelift. New render. Blantyre Soccer Academy saved this former Council building from dereliction and closure and are putting it to use again for the benefit of the community. The renovation continues. Having had an invite to […]
Blantyre Soccer Academy have announced that they’ve now taken possession of the former Larkfield hall and adjacent disused land in Blantyre. The fences are up and ready to commence the construction work which will transform this asset into a fit for purpose, long term asset for all the community. Following a successful planning application, Blantyre […]
Hot off the press! South Lanarkshire Council have this week approved planning for the redevelopment of the Larkfield Bing and securing a future for Larkfield Hall, Blantyre. Following a successful planning application, Blantyre Soccer Academy’s proposals have now been approved with the formation of football pitches and sports facilities going ahead. Consent for the development […]
In the midst of threats of hall closures in Blantyre, there’s a beacon of hope, some positive, exciting news that at least ONE hall will definitely be saved! Blantyre Soccer Academy have today, Wednesday 21st February 2024 announced that they have been successful in securing Larkfield Community Hall and the nearby bing as part of […]
Two Blantyre halls are amongst a list of 50 facilities in South Lanarkshire under threat of closure or change of use. The High Blantyre Hall at Cemetery Road and Larkfield Hall at the corner of Broompark Road and Stonefield Road appear on a South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture report putting such facilities under review. These […]
A heads up for pet owners if you’re out walking your dogs in Blantyre. This little dog ‘Bubbles’, was injured tonight by shards of glass on the Larkfield Bing, just off Glenfruin Road. A local lady told us there is glass all over and although she thought she had avoided it, she noticed later her […]