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 .
Representatives of the Lieutenancy laid wreaths at Remembrance Services right across Lanarkshire to remember and honour all those who made the ultimate sacrifice .
Where we could not be present at a Remembrance Service , due to the number of locations involved , a number of wreaths were once again laid outside the formal service settings . Continue reading →
A friend-of-a-friend led to long-lasting love and marriage
A story that started through friendship and continued into love has now seen 60 years of wedded bliss celebrated.
Sheila and Alan Smith both grew up in Aberdeen where Alan was a mechanic by trade and Sheila worked as a dental nurse. Continue reading →
On Friday 25th October 2024 , Vice Lord-Lieutenant Gavin Whitefield CBE DL attended TouchBase Lanarkshire’s first ever Duke of Edinburgh Awards Ceremony . Continue reading →
Deputy Lieutenant Derrick Hannan DL represented Lanarkshire Lieutenancy at a special event for the Airdrie and Coatbridge Sea Cadets on 28th October 2024.
The group welcomed the Area Officer Commander Gary Farmer , RN to their inspection and presentation evening .
Mr Hannan said, ” I was impressed by the cadets and of the tremendous work they are doing . I was invited to present special Coronation Medals to various staff . They have to be warmly congratulated ”
The following photographs are of presentations to staff and of Mr Hannan meeting some of the cadets .
In a tribute to Lanarkshire’s fallen heroes, the Lanarkshire Lieutenancy, will lay wreaths at 68 war memorials across towns and villages across the county over the Remembrance weekend.
This initiative follows extensive research that uncovered over 60 memorials, varying from smaller village monuments with only a few names to large memorials in the main towns.
Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire, Lady Susan Haughey CBE said: “This significant undertaking reflects the determination of the Lieutenancy to mark the ultimate sacrifice made by those who fell protecting our freedom. It is our honour to remember them with this act of respect at memorials stretching from Leadhills in the South to Stepps in North Lanarkshire.”
The Lieutenancy’s efforts symbolise a countywide commitment to preserving the legacy of those who served, ensuring each memorial receives recognition and remembrance in honour of their ultimate sacrifice.
For more information about the work of the Lanarkshire Lieutenancy visit their website.
There will be five main council Remembrance Services held on Sunday 10 November:
The ninth public speaking competition for schools in Lanarkshire, organised by the Lanarkshire Lieutenancy, was held on 23rd October 2024 at the Rutherglen Town Hall with the following schools taking part:
Hamilton College School
St Aiden’s High School
St Maurice’s High School
Uddingston Grammar School