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Young Farmers led the field at show

AVONDALE AND DISTRICT YFC: at this year’s Royal Highland Show, Avondale were in full swing competing in many competitions. Taking part in the Stage Show and supporting the Young Farmers movement were Jamie Watson, Stephanie Speedie, Robert McKechnie, Jenna Ballantyne and Janet Anderson, making up Avondale Musicians on Thursday. Read

Councillor rapped for bad behaviour

SCOTLAND’S standards watchdog has criticised a South Lanarkshire councillor for his “distasteful” conduct and “intolerance” towards council colleagues. Read

Fun at Glassford gala day

Fun at Glassford gala day

THE GLASSFORD Gala took place last Saturday where a bright morning encouraged local children to dress up for the walking party. Read

Primary school choirs honoured by Supercounty

TALENTED pupils from local primary schools have been recognised for their contribution to the 2008 Lanarkshire Schools’ Choir Festival. Read

Death crash OAP fails in licence bid

AN ELDERLY driver who claimed he was dazzled by the sun when he caused a head-on collision which killed two women failed to get his licence back yesterday. Read

Dodgy double glazing firm ceases trading

A DOUBLE glazing firm that attracted hundreds of complaints from customers has ceased trading. Read

Double glazing firm's chequered history

‘COWBOY’ double glazing company MB Designs (Scotland) have twice been the subject of landmark legal judgements prompted by customer complaints. Read

Strathaven groups receive community grants

SOUTH Lanarkshire Council’s East Kilbride Area Committee awarded £5555 in community grants to local community groups and organisations this month. Read

Sports project can give teens options

STRATHAVEN community police officers will next week launch a new project next week in the town. Read

Winners of 200 club draw

CHAPELTON’S 200 Club draw, the last of the season, took place last Monday. Read

Strathaven Rotary Club news

AT the Rotary Club of Strathaven’s meeting last Tuesday President Nigel Thomson welcomed several guests, including past district governor Jim Copeland. Read

Creator of Fame drops in to thrill of student

A STRATHAVEN Academy student, who also attends the UK Theatre School in Glasgow, was in awe after he met Elmore James – the award-winning writer and director of the musical Fame, which spawned the TV series and movie. Read

Village news in brief

COMMUNITY police officers will be spot-checking licensed premises this weekend as a deterrent to youths either purchasing alcohol themselves or having someone purchase it for them. Read

Good weather graces Gala Day at Strathaven

Good weather graces Gala Day at Strathaven

HUGE crowds flocked to Strathaven on Saturday for the town’s annual gala day. Read

Strathaven golfers step back in time to mark centenary

Strathaven Golf Club celebrated its 100th birthday on Friday with a number of nine-hole ‘shotgun’ Stableford competitions throughout the day. Read

Avondale and District Young Farmers

AVONDALE AND DISTRICT YFC held their sports night on June 10, at The Ferme, Glassford, by kind permission of the Marshall family. Read

Family thank nurses with cash donation

TINY twins Jack and Lewis Fallow thrilled Wishaw General’s Neonatal Unit when they returned to hand over £300 as a thank you to staff. Read

Derby and Joan Club's charity effort

The club, based at the Ballgreen Hall, held the open day, where Emily Butler, a member of the Derby and Joan Club, presented the blankets to St Vincent De Paul, Loaves and Fishes homeless project, and Blytheswood Care, a distribution depot to international destinations for refugees suffering from disaster and war. An appeal by Emily for help to knit blanket squares was met by people from across the UK. Read

John honoured with John Harris Fellowship award

AT THE meeting on June 3, of the Rotary Club of Strathaven, President Nigel Thomson presented the Paul Harris Fellowship to past president of the club, John Miller, in recognition of his outstanding service to the Rotary charity Rotary Foundation, and the Rotary Club of Strathaven. Read

Avondale and District Young Farmers

The club has had a busy time over the past few weeks. Read

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