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Provost leads VE Day 80th anniversary event
A commemorative flag was raised at Council headquarters in Hamilton today to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
Good sports are a perfect match for each other
A couple of good sports have celebrated their greatest prize of all – 60 years of married bliss.
Planting a fitting memorial to the King’s coronation
A living tribute of the King’s coronation has set down roots in South Lanarkshire.
Care home’s anniversary keeps it in the family
When Meldrum Gardens Care Home marked its 20th anniversary, one family provided a living link from its start to the present day.
Celebrating two decades of caring
While we are all enjoying the festive season, a council residential care home has had an extra reason to celebrate.
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.
Council leader welcomes seniors back to East Kilbride
South Lanarkshire Older People’s Assembly returned to East Kilbride last month for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic.
A sweet led to a diamond for popular East Kilbride couple
A sweet gesture had a long-lasting after-effect: a long and happy marriage.
A grand boost for wellbeing in the community
A Hamilton community group has taken a relaxed approach to a cash boost from the council’s Participatory Budgeting (PB) fund.
Burnhill Action Group secures community fund boost
A £5000 Participatory Budget (PB) grant will help improve and maintain a formerly derelict area now back in community use.
A hundred sweet reasons for Betty to celebrate
A special lady had some special visitors on her very special occasion – and an unusual present.
Local decisions bring funding and fun for all in Burnhill
A year of fun events lies ahead for local people after a successful funding bid by Burnhill Action Group.
Remembering the fallen and their legacy
Remembrance Sunday services took place across South Lanarkshire yesterday, including at the Cenotaph in Hamilton.
Care centre residents get a kick from latest activity
Residents at a Strathaven care centre always enjoy their activities… and they certainly got a kick out of their latest one.
Gordon’s Rutherglen roots stretch back 100 years
A Rutherglen man could not have been closer to his roots when he celebrated his 100th birthday.
Heritage of town etched in glass to mark EK75
The rich culture and heritage of East Kilbride have been depicted in a stained-glass window to mark the town’s 75th anniversary.
Kirkfieldbank couple are still on the love train after 60 years
A couple who met at a railway station have been full steam ahead for wedded bliss ever since.
How a flying ice cream tub led to 60 years of wedded bliss
An act of gallantry in a cinema brought a couple together – and they have now celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.
Hamilton couple’s marriage has bowled along nicely for 60 years
As it is 60 years since they wed, it’s safe to say one couple’s marriage has been as smooth as the bowling greens they love.
Supergran Susan celebrates 100 years and counting
It was the biggest of big birthdays when Susan McAleer’s family – who call her Supergran – gathered in Uddingston last week.
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