At the end of June 1980, Blantyre Volunteer Group got “on the road” when they received a new vehicle!
A van which was used from everything from “meals on wheels” to transport for handicapped children was handed over to the group on Gala Day, by Blantyre Round Table.
The Tablers raised £850 and table chairman is seen here holding a further cheque for £200. Accepting the cheque is Meals on Wheels organisers Winifred Elliott and William Devine with (left to right), Provost Swinburne and Margaret Campbell and Robin Douglas of the Volunteer Group.
Featuring Blantyre Project Social Media with permission. Strictly not for use by others on or offline, our visitors said:
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Tom McGuigan I helped out the Volunteer group when I was on the the dole in 82/83. They had a VW van by that time. I remember doing the meals on wheels when the council were on strike.
Cllr Maureen Chalmers SNP Ward 15 Blantyre Worked with BVG for 8 years 1994-2000 – lovely to see this photo! A young Wullie Devine!