With many of Blantyre’s public Halls under threat of closure, I’m reminded of just how valuable a service our public buildings provide (and provided) to the Community in Blantyre. “Come along to Blantyre Community Centre for a wide range of sports and hobbies” That’s the invitation which was sent out to townsfolk during the first […]
Sorry about the unseasonal post, but I’m still exploring 1980 and thought this photo was worth sharing. Are you pictured? Know anybody? It’s December 1980, the photo taken at Blantyre Community Centre on Glasgow Road. Santa was handing out presents at the playgroup’s grotto. 350 children were delighted to receive a present from Santa , […]
Taken just after the Millennium, this is a photo is of the former Blantyre Community Centre. Fondly missed by many people, this was into the final years of this building. What’s your memories of the community centre on Glasgow Road?
This picture is from 1978 and these are just some of the many Blantyre kids who enjoyed a summer of fun at the Blantyre Community Centre at Glasgow Road. It marked the start of 4 weeks of summer school holiday fun which got off to a great start, despite earlier fears that the events […]
Pictured here in May 1978 in this unusual scene are 50 enthusiastic individuals who attended a dedicated YOGA class at Blantyre Community Centre. The event was part of a full day of fitness activities for men and women. Mrs Mary Wilson, of Woolcott Drive, who was a yoga teacher and organiser of the event […]
“Have brush, will travel” was the message from Blantyre’s town artist, Alan Mairs (picture front). Throughout March 1982, Alan had become a familiar sight about town, temporarily employed by a council grant to turn his artistic talents to the benefit of the community. Alan who is from Rutherglen was also involved in tutoring youth […]
As Blantyre settled from the shock of World War II breaking out, life had to continue for our town, and that included children trying to enjoy themselves as best as they could. The Hamilton Advertiser told the story on 21st September 1940. A group of local children formed “The Thornhill Gang.” The boys and girls styled themselves […]