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Mini-rugby marvels finish with a trophy

STRATHAVEN’S mini-rugby squad ended their season in style as they lifted the East Kilbride Minis Rugby Tournament championship trophy. Read

Steel stolen from yard

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after £30,000 worth of steel was stolen from a builders' yard. Read

Threats man fined

A HAMILTON man has been fined for phoning a woman and threatening to kill her. Read

Young Farmers lose out in tug of war contest

AT the Lanarkshire tug of war competition, the Avondale and District Young Farmers Club YFC gents teams failed to reach the finals. Read

Strathaven Rotarians tee off for annual competition and some friendly rivalry

AT the Strathaven Rotary Club’s meeting last week, president Nigel Thomson welcomed president Len Shaw of the Rotary Club of Bothwell and Uddingston together with a large group of visiting Rotarians. Read

Strathaven Scouts are prepared for African adventure

A TROOP of scouts plan a trip to Africa this summer to help build a children's playground. Read

Rotarians visit Strathaven counterparts

MEMBERS of Bothwell and Uddingston Rotary visited the Strathaven club to hear Donald Reid give a talk entitled ‘Close Shave in Cold Water’. Read

Chapelton news

CHAPELTON Bowling Club are holding a come and try outdoor bowls event on Wednesday, May 14, from 6.30pm onwards. Read

Plumbing firm retains top customer service award

STRATHAVEN-based Greystone Plumbing Limited have won a top customer service award from developers CALA Homes (West) Limited - for the second consecutive year. Read

Macmillan Cancer Support delighted by donations

ORGANISERS of a cancer charity have been overwhelmed with the success of a recent appeal. Read

Rotary members enjoy international concert

MEMBERS of the Rotary Club of Strathaven last Monday enjoyed the well-attended International Concert which was held in the town. Read

Strathaven Camera Club exhibition awards

THESE are the results of this year's Strathaven Camera Club annual exhibition. Read

MPs release details of employing family

TWO of Lanarkshire's four MPs use Parliamentary allowances to employ relatives. Read

Young Farmers' class act at drama event

AVONDALE and District Young Farmers took part in the west area drama event at Centrestage, Kilmarnock. Read

Strathaven Model Society stay on track with community grant

STRATHAVEN Model Society can keep the local park's train on the right track after receiving a community grant for running costs. Read

Strathaven's new police officers

STRATHAVEN welcomed two new community police officers to the area this week. Read

American university choir perform in Strathaven

RANKIN Parish Church are hosting a concert in Strathaven by 22 young students from the Georgia Tech University Glee Club Choir, from Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Read

Strathaven community grants

THE following groups have applied for money under the council community grants scheme and received cash as follows: Glassford Youth Club, £300 for equipment. Drumclog Kirk Guild, £250 for and outing and entrance fees. Strathaven East Parish Church Guild, £200 for an outing. Glassford Women’s Rural Institute, £250 for an outing and entrance fees. Read