In September 1926, Messrs Cowie & Miller, Architects of Motherwell were appointed to design the Blantyre Miners Welfare which was to be one of the grandest in Scotland. Mr. William Small purchased 4 acres of land between Victoria Street and Craig Street, to the east of the Calder Street Junior Secondary School, and proceeded to […]
This photo shows the opening of the 1980 season for the Blantyre Indoor Bowling Club. Conducting the opening ceremony are left to right, Tom Rankin Secretary, Mrs Latta and Mr Hugh Latta Vice President, Mrs Helen O Donnell, Mr G McFall President, Mrs Millar and Mr Alex Millar Past President. Do YOU know anybody here? […]
In October 1979, some members of Blantyre Bowling Club travelled a day trip to Bells Whisky Distillery in Pitlochry to see how the famous drink was made! Lets just say, the day involved some “sampling” too….. Do you recognise anybody? Featuring Blantyre Project Social Media with permission. Strictly not for use by others on or offline, […]
The weather was fine for the opening of The Miners Welfare Bowling Club Season in May 1979. It was a special day for club President Archie Millar’s wife as she was presented with the silver jack, by Vice President George McPhail, as other members looked on. Were you part of the Miner’s Welfare Bowling […]
Here’s a nice 1920’s colourised photo of the Bowling club in Stonefield Road. The manse to the right. To the right of the previous clubhouse, is a small brick building with a chimney. This building was the only one noted on the 1898 map at the bowling green location, indicating it may have been the […]
I’m thrilled to at last be firming up plans for my next book launch. I’ll be hosting “An evening with Blantyre Project” on Thursday 26th November 2015 at the Blantyre Bowling Club. The event is FREE and open to all on a first come , first served basis , with places limited to 130 people. […]
Now 74 confirmed guests coming along to the Book Launch evening on Wed 26th November 2014 at Blantyre Bowling Club, Stonefield Road. (7.30pm) with more expected from the club itself!! Free entry with FREE teas, coffees & cakes. There are still places left for this fun & informative evening. I’ll be presenting a history slideshow, […]