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Royal Visit To Maternity Unit – Wishaw General Hospital 30th April 2018

Royal Visit To Maternity Unit – Wishaw General Hospital 30th April 2018

Midwives and maternity support workers at University Hospital Wishaw received royal recognition for their work as Her Royal Highness (HRH) The Princess Royal visited their award-winning maternity service.

During her visit, The Princess Royal also formally opened the new alongside midwifery unit.

Her Royal Highness was welcomed on arrival by Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire Lady Haughey CBE, RCM President, Kathryn Gutteridge, RCM’s Director for Scotland, Dr Mary Ross Davie, RCM’s Chief Executive, Gill Walton, and Lyn Clyde Chief Midwife at University Hospital Wishaw. Continue reading →

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Visit to Biggar and Upperclyde Museum

Visit to Biggar and Upperclyde Museum

Members of the Lanarkshire Lieutenancy along with the Provost of South Lanarkshire Council, Councillor Ian McAllan and other invited guests enjoyed a reception and tour of the Biggar and Upperclyde Museum hosted by Chair of the Museum Trust and Deputy Lieutenant, James Dawnay on 15th March 2018. Continue reading →

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North Lanarkshire New Year Honours

North Lanarkshire New Year Honours

The Lord Lieutenant congratulated locals from North Lanarkshire who have been recognised by the Queen in the New Year’s Honours’ List at a reception in the Civic Centre in Motherwell on 22 February 2018.

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VC WW1 Hero Honoured

VC WW1 Hero Honoured

A special ceremony to honour WW1 Victoria Cross recipient William Clamp has taken place on the 100th anniversary of his death at the Cenotaph in Motherwell.

The Lanarkshire soldier, born in Craigneuk, earned his medal for outstanding bravery and sacrifice during the Great War 1914 – 1918.

A commemorative paving stone has now been dedicated in his memory in the Duchess of Hamilton Park to providing a lasting legacy within the local community. Continue reading →

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