The Glasgow Summer Fair is usually a little quieter in Blantyre due to families being away on holiday, but there was certainly plenty going on at Blantyre Community Centre during the 1970s to keep kids amused and entertained. The Centre ran a summer play scheme for kids aged between 5 and 12 with organisers doing […]
In August 1977, the play scheme for Blantyre Community Centre started up again after the summer holidays. There were loads of games and activities laid on at the centre on Glasgow Road. With kids up to age 12, is centre manager Alan Boag. A similar scheme, aimed at entertaining kids through the summer months was […]
This was the Blantyre Community Centre youngsters on a float in the July 1980 Gala day. The youngsters were aboard their decorated float in a procession going through the town. Do you recognise anybody? These kids are all likely in their late 40’s, early 50s now. Featuring Blantyre Project Social Media with permission. Strictly not for use […]
Over 60 young children who attended Blantyre Community Centre Playgroup were confined to their homes in mid March 1979 after being all hit by a virus. Doctors confirmed at least 2 of them had dysentery and were at a loss as to what was causing it. Centre staff took the outbreak seriously, asking parents […]
A snowy scene from winter 1978 going into 1979 and still on the South Side of Glasgow Road was the former Blantyre Community Centre. A familiar sight up until just after the Millennium years, the community centre is of course now demolished. Next door, Richardson’s Garage selling “Fina” Fuel, beyond that Roselea Cottage and Rowan […]
From the illustrated social history book… “Blantyre – Glasgow Road, The Real Story” by Paul Veverka (c) 2016 – 2018. When Stonefield House, (formerly Westneuk Concert Hall) was demolished in 1935, the plot of land lay vacant for a couple of years whilst the council decided upon what they should use it for. A […]