It is with much sadness we learned this week of the passing of well known Blantyre woman, Denise Fisher. Denise, who was born in 1970, sadly passed away on Sunday 7th May 2023. She was 53. Outgoing, kind and popular her life impacted so many others in a positive manner. She will be greatly missed […]
As 2022 soon draws to a close, we look back today on a difficult year and remember those local folk no longer here. At this time of year especially, thoughts turn to those family and friends who have passed during 2022 and now remembered by all the community here in this short film. Today, we […]
A reminder that the remembrance services are being held today at High Blantyre Cenotaph and at Auchentibber War Memorial. With thanks to our Supporters Group, we’ve organised two beautiful wreaths on YOUR behalf and ours, which was made with care and attention by Blantyre craftswoman, Margaret Currie of, ‘Dreams to Themes Creations’. These have now […]
Today is remembrance Sunday, a day where we pay our respects to the fallen military men and women over the years and as usual, not one but TWO public services will be held in Blantyre. As well as various church services on this morning, two outdoor remembrance services for the whole community have been arranged. […]
This weekend we pay our respects to the fallen military men and women over the years and as usual two public services will be held in Blantyre. As well as various church services on the morning of Sunday 13th November 2022, to mark the occasion, there will of course be the 2 main remembrance services […]
With just over a week until remembrance day, thoughts turn this week to remembering Blantyre’s war dead. As usual, services will be held at Auchenitbber and at High Blantyre Cemetery. Today, our very good friend Alex Rochead kindly placed the certificates of the Auchentibber soldiers who died in WW1, alongside the War Memorial at Parkneuk […]
It is with much sadness we heard of the passing of local man David Mosley. David passed away on 18th of October 2022, aged 41. He was one of a kind, a true gentleman with a huge heart who always had a smile on his face, he will be sorely missed by all. David was a […]