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GOING FOR GOLD: Larkhall swimmer Linda Donnelly (centre) received a number of gifts and the ‘good luck’ wishes of her Livingstone Gardens neighbours at a special party.

Linda was selected for Great Britain’s 4 x 100 metres freestyle relay squad at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul. Photo ref: niham210808mem88-1

BLOOMIN’ GREAT: at the Blackwood Horticultural Society’s annual show in 1968, Mr J Reid (left) won the trophy for ‘most points’... after trying for 20 years.

Also pictured are Mr J. Laird (right), who received cups for cut flowers and chrysanthemums; Mrs Young, who presented the awards; and Barbara Brownlie, who presented Mrs Young with a bouquet. Photo ref: zyham210808mem68-1

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