Many congratulations to Isa Cox from Wishaw who celebrated her 100th Birthday on 20th March 2025.And visiting Isa on her birthday was Provost Kenneth Duffy and Deputy Lieutenant Terry Currie DL . Continue reading →
Many congratulations to Joyce and Alex McFarlane from Carluke who celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary on 24th February 2025.
Vice Lord-Lieutenant Gavin Whitefield CBE DL visited the happy couple , passing on congratulations from Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire Lady Haughey CBE whilst Depute Provost Bert Thomson presented a gift and card on behalf of South Lanarkshire Council .
Many congratulations to Ernie and Iris Holloway from Wishaw who celebrated their amazing 70th (Platinum )Wedding Anniversary on 16th February 2025.
Deputy Lieutenant Terry Currie DL visited the happy couple , passing on congratulations from Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire Lady Haughey CBE whilst Provost Kenneth Duffy presented a gift on behalf of North Lanarkshire Council . A Local Authority that Ernie served as a councillor for many years .
Many congratulations to Mary Hendry from Lesmahagow who celebrated her 100th Birthday on 5th January 2025.
And visiting Mary the next day Provost Margaret Cooper and Vice-Lord Lieutenant Gavin Whitefield CBE heard all about her life over the last hundred years.
The Provost presented Mary with flowers and a certificate from South Lanarkshire Council whilst Vice Lord-Lieutenant ,Gavin Whitefield CBE passed on congratulations from the Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire, Lady Haughey CBE .
Many congratulations to Charles and Elizabeth Findlay who celebrated their 60th year of marriage over the festive period. Continue reading →
The New Year Honours List for 2025 recognises the achievements and service of people across the United Kingdom . Continue reading →
As we look forward to the festive season, I wish to reflect on what has been another busy year for our communities. Serving as Lord Lieutenant for Lanarkshire continues to be an immense privilege, and I am continually inspired by the resilience, kindness, and unity that define Lanarkshire. Continue reading →
On Sunday 1st December 2024 St Andrew’s Hospice in Airdrie held its “Light Up a Life “service of remembrance , celebrating the lives of those who are no longer with us .
A highlight of the evening, attended by Deputy Lieutenants Angela Bonomy DL and Dr Morrison Young DL from the Lanarkshire Lieutenancy , was the “Lighting of the Christmas Tree ” with each light twinkling in honour of someone very special in the heart of those present .
A volunteer group based in North Lanarkshire has been honoured with the King’s Award for Voluntary Service , the highest accolade a local voluntary organisation can receive in the UK, equivalent to an MBE.
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The Watersports Centre at Strathclyde Park was the venue on 4th November 2024 for the presentation of the British Empire Medal to the following recipients :
Alice Waite BEM – New Year Honours 2024 – For services to Young People and to the community in Cambuslang .
Anne Lyon BEM – Birthday Honours 2024 – For services to Girl Guiding in South Lanarkshire .
Gwen Moir-Stewart BEM – Birthday Honours 2024 – For charitable services in South Lanarkshire .
Medals were presented by Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire Lady Haughey CBE with both Provosts and Chief Executives of North and South Lanarkshire Council in attendance to congratulate Alice , Anne and Gwen .
