Dalziel festival of rugby 2025(Image: WSH])Dalziel Rugby Club marked their 33rd annual Festival of Youth Rugby Over 900 young players descended on Dalziel Park hailing from across the UK – from local teams like Hamilton Uddingston and East Kilbride to travelling sides from Ulster The turnout underlined the growing status of the Lanarkshire festival as a much-prized date on the youth rugby circuit Teams battled it out across multiple age groups with Dalziel enjoying home success in the U14 boys’ and girls’ categories The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now Get all the news from your area – as well as features sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Club President John Mathieson said: “To see Dalziel Park packed with young talent proud families and passionate volunteers is a true reflection of what our club stands for “This is our 101st year as a club – and to mark that with our 33rd festival is something really special The legacy of Alan Calder continues to inspire and unite people from near and far.” alongside numerous other generous backers and volunteers added: “We simply couldn’t do this without our sponsors and I want to give particular thanks to Millburn Construction for their outstanding support it’s the effort of dozens of individuals – giving up their time and resources – that keeps this festival growing from strength to strength “My dad believed in creating opportunities for every child * Don't miss the latest hea dlines from around Lanarkshire. 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It was an absolute joy to make a guest appearance at Strathaven junior parkrun this morning Peter and I came along to meet the amazing athletes and take some pictures I also got to enjoy a rehabbing tail walk with Sam in the beautiful sunshine She introduced us and encouraged the kids to close their eyes take a few steps then asked them how it might feel to do 21 of their junior parkruns like that The more seemingly scary something is to us adults As I walked behind the 50 plus juniors this morning inspiring young marathon runners of the future We also had some special chocolate cookies courtesy of Peter/guide and run coach extraordinaire A massive well done to all the volunteers who made this event possible Thanks to the parents and family who bring them along and to everyone who makes this event something that never fails to melt me © parkrun Limited (Company Number: 07289574) No part of this site may be reproduced in whole or in part in any manner without the permission of the copyright owner Dalkeith were not to be denied retribution from the result of the 2024 Women’s National Bowl final when they dispatched newly formed women’s side Strathaven Ravens on the Murrayfield back pitches to win the Bowl Dalkeith scrum half Amy MacNamara scored two tries and was involved in everything for the home side as the Edinburgh side won the match 43 – 12 but windy Sunday midday kick off on the Murrayfield campus back pitches greeted the two sides as referee Alex Haskett gave the nod for Strathaven’s Caitlin Watt to get the match underway it looked like Margaret Maitland might have been away down the left wing but play was brought back for a Ravens forward pass in the build-up The first penalty of the game came for the Ravens due to a high tackle on Dalkeith’s 22 line It was tapped quickly by vice-captain Jen Scally but she was isolated in the following phase and the home side escaped without punishment A brilliant attacking play looked certain to open the scoring for the Midlothian side with centre Rachel McIntosh bursting down the right-hand side but she was dragged into touch on the 5m line and Lynsay Halliday bundled over the try line from the resulting lineout drive banged over the conversion with minimal fuss patiently poking and prodding their way down the field with ball in hand The forwards went to work and Kira Turner crashed over the line for a second but Bell couldn’t add the extras this time Penalties racked up for the home side as the Ravens built their way down field A quick tap from Scally saw the away side reach inside the 22 before a popped pass to Fanny Helleux saw the Ravens break their duck Davidson’s conversion attempt hit the post and crashed away cashed in on a loose pass and crashed over to bring the home side’s lead back to 10 points with a kick to come Bell got play back underway and Dalkeith started the brighter side MacNamara sniped from the back of the scrum and burst through tackles to reach into the Ravens’ 22 but the pop pass to a teammate was lost forward Dalkeith again made inroads through MacNamara and McIntosh the latter was stopped just a metre out by a last-ditch tackle the ball was flicked back to fly half Bell who spun out of a tackle and crossed over for the home side’s fourth try of the afternoon Bell couldn’t add the extras to her own try who crashed over as Dalkeith retreated to not be offside Lyndsey Gavin caught the conversion nicely and the flags were raised Dalkeith punctuated their strong performance with a fifth try – again stemming from a scrum in the midfield Kayleigh Roche went to the blindside and surged into the 22 MacNamara flicked a quick ball out to right winger Claire Brunton Dalkieth notched a sixth try with about six minutes remaining – once again credit went to MacNamara She was on the end of a string of passes and crossed over in the left-hand corner Bell nailed the conversion from the touch line meaning Dalkeith’s lead extended to 24 points McIntosh crashed over to put the seal on an equally impressive performance to her scrum half teammate’s It came from a quick tap and pass from MacNamara Player of the match: Amy MacNamara (Dalkeith) Sign-up for our newsletter today to receive the latest updates We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below The cookies that are categorized as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze how you use this website and provide the content and advertisements that are relevant to you These cookies will only be stored in your browser with your prior consent You can choose to enable or disable some or all of these cookies but disabling some of them may affect your browsing experience Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic 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recognised for its contribution to the local area by the Provost of South Lanarkshire Councillor Margaret Cooper presented the award for services to the community on Friday 4 April at an event in Hamilton Strathaven Memory Club was formed in 2019 after a few church members together with the minister who is the current Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland felt that the community might benefit from a group dedicated to helping families living with memory issues At the outset the aim was to encourage social interaction and provide additional support once a month to around six families but this has now grown to up to 25 families explained how they were able to build attendance up once again once restrictions eased: "On reopening we were down to two families attending but we have steadily increased our numbers and have around 20-25 families with their carers "We now meet twice a month on thesecond and fourth Wednesday afternoons of the month and have 13 volunteers "The meetings provide social interaction and support we have music provided by the many talented groups living in the surrounding area well known tunes are most popular and our members love a sing-a-long and at times a few manage to dance "The choir from Kirklandpark Primary come to our Christmas meeting to entertain us with Christmas songs and Highland dancers from the Morag Fraser school of dance come to one of our meetings "We also regularly have two couples from the church who enjoy ballroom dancing coming along to perform "We have quizzes and games and crafts interspersed with our musical afternoons." "Annabelle Meikle from the Citizens Advice Bureau comes once a month to give advice and answer any queries coffee and home baking are also well received with time for a good chat "Gentle exercise is popular led by one of our volunteers "We meet throughout the year and everyone from the town and surrounding areas is made welcome "We are also a Help Point for the Playlist for Life Charity and have provided people in the club with a simple player and their own personal playlist The Memory Club has also now become involved with ‘Heart for Art' for those living with dementia and their families to take part in therapeutic art classes To do this the Club applied to the Community Fund of the National Lottery and has now been awarded two years' of funding to run ‘Heart for Art' sessions on the first and third Wednesday of the month Dr Paterson said he was "delighted" that the hard work of those involved with the Memory Club had been recognised: "Strathaven Memory Club has proved to be a wonderful resource for the community "It has been very rewarding to see it become an established group that is now launching a ‘Heart for Art' project "I am delighted that the Provost and South Lanarkshire Council have recognised the positive contribution of the many helpers and volunteers who have established and developed the Memory Club from a small idea to the successful support group it has become." Find out more about the Strathaven Memory Club. Refugee family separated for 10 years finally reunited in Glasgow Stirling church partners with the community for Olympic holiday club to remember Joy as former teacher prepares to be ordained as a minister Contact us The event will be at the Avondale Community Wing in the town from 10am until 1pm on Tuesday 8 April and is hosted by the council’s Seniors Together project representatives from East Kilbride Men’s Shed Kirkmuirhill and Blackwood Men’s Shed Climate Action Strathaven and John Hastie Trust will be in attendance South Lanarkshire Council’s Older Peoples Champion said: “Men’s Sheds are a great space where men with time on their hands can gather to work on projects and build things for themselves and the local community “They are also great for improving mental health combatting loneliness and isolation.  “It’s important to point out that Men’s Sheds can be of any shape or design and there are no set activities for a shed – the shedders themselves decide on what will take place “I would urge anyone in the Strathaven area who is interesting in establishing a shed to come along on the day and find out more information.” The council’s website has more information Men’s Sheds in South Lanarkshire, and you can also find out more about the work of Seniors Together via the council website Employment support for care experienced young people Bold course set for health and social care in South Lanarkshire Elmer having a jungle adventure in Lanark next month Award for charity that connects people with jobs New Education director for South Lanarkshire Pupils’ voices heard as school wins award Have your say on future of council buildings Good_sports_are_a_perfect_match_for_each_other Find out more about what's happening in South Lanarkshire an occasional roundup of the best Heavy Metal News features and pictures curated by our global MetalTalk team MetalTalk is Europe's leading independent Heavy Metal news publication For more details, contact Steve Ritchie at Editor@MetalTalk.Net is owned and managed by MetalTalk and must not be used elsewhere without written permission Dalkeith will be out to set the record straight against a new-look Strathaven Ravens side in the Women’s National Bowl final on Sunday after falling agonisingly short in the final moment of the 2024 final Marr defeated Dalkeith 36-29 in a blockbuster match on the Murrayfield campus back pitches where Dalkeith centre Rachael McIntosh was player of the match scoring four tries on the day in a losing effort This year’s final will also take place on the Murrayfield campus back pitches, with a 12pm kick off – directly before the Scotland Women versus Italy match at Hive Stadium. The trophy presentations from this match will take place at half time of the international match. Tickets to both the international match and the Bowl can be purchased through this link. Both Dalkeith and the Ravens went unbeaten in the pool stages Dalkeith couldn’t be stopped by Berwick (63-12) Dunfermline (42-20) or Mid Argyll (102-19) and Carrick (17-5) on the way to securing their berth in the final Dalkeith head coach Steven Halliday said his side have been working hard and improving game by game “We experienced the Bowl final last season and were on the losing side so the team have been determined to try and reverse that situation this season It would cap off what has been a brilliant second season for the squad.” While Ravens head coach Barry Martin said he was proud of his side “Who would have thought that a year down the line we would have a squad numbering almost 40 and be here “I speak for the whole coaching team when I say that we are so proud of the team the effort to turn up consistently in all weathers and give their all to a common cause Ravens captain Rachel Rawlinson said while she is hoping for a Ravens victory women from all walks and stages of life have “come together for the love of the sport” the women have poured their hearts and souls into this team and should be incredibly proud of themselves for making it here “We are of course hoping for a Strathaven Ravens win but ultimately we want to show off the growth and experience we have gained over the last year Road safety improvements are to be made at two sections of the A726 Glasgow Road in East Kilbride and Strathaven The improvements are part of South Lanarkshire Council’s Accident Investigation and Prevention (AIP) The road safety improvements include enhanced/improved signing and high friction carriageway surfacing The works are scheduled to be carried out in two phases which is located adjacent to Beechwood Cattery will begin on Monday 24 February and is programmed to be completed by Friday 28 February The A726 will be closed from its junction with Crutherland Highway and its junction with the access to East Kilbride Wind Farm during the works which is located at the junction of Coldstream Road is due to start on Monday 10 March and is programmed to be completed by Friday 14 March The A726 will be closed from Westlands to Cloverhill Cottage during the works signs will be used to notify road users of the revised dates A diversion will be in place via A726-A723-A72-A724-B7012-A725 and vice versa said: “We apologise in advance for any inconvenience these essential safety works may cause to road users “It would be helpful if road users could avoid the area if possible to leave extra time for their journey and take into account the diversion route “We hope all road users will appreciate the improvements when the works are complete.”  South Lanarkshire Council has a duty of care to provide a safe environment for both visitors and staff Strathaven is the latest cemetery to be inspected as part of checks being carried out at all 55 cemeteries across South Lanarkshire Fully-trained operatives carry out the checks and when a headstone is found to be unsafe lair owners are contacted in writing and a sign is attached to the headstone advising that there is an issue with its stability If the headstone shows significant movement and is deemed unsafe the headstone is immediately secured by use of wooden posts and banding.  Advice is then given that the lair owner should contact the memorial mason who erected the headstone to look at the possibility of making a suitable repair Chair of the council’s Community and Enterprise Resources Committee said: “We do not have the right or the responsibility to make repairs to headstones should the lair holder not make contact within the designated timescale we may lay the headstone flat or ‘trench in’ the headstone to ensure safety “We acknowledge that in some cases families may be attending the lair without full knowledge of the process and we would apologise in advance for any distress caused.” Information will be posted on the notice boards at the entrance to each cemetery when inspections are taking place.  Should you wish to discuss any matter arising please email Bereavement Services or call 0303 123 1016.  You can also find out more on the Bereavement Services web page Strathaven Cemetery.(Image: ugc)Headstones within Strathaven Cemetery are currently being inspected by council staff If the headstone shows significant movement and is deemed unsafe it is immediately secured by use of wooden posts and banding Chair of the council’s Community and Enterprise Resources Committee said: “We do not have the right or the responsibility to make repairs to headstones we may lay the headstone flat or ‘trench in’ the headstone to ensure safety “We acknowledge that in some cases families may be attending the lair without full knowledge of the process and we would apologise in advance for any distress caused.” Information will be posted on the notice boards at the entrance to each cemetery when inspections are taking place Should you wish to discuss any matter arising please email Bereavement Services or call 0303 123 1016 You can also find out more on the Bereavement Services web page * Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here Strathaven Park is the only Scottish winner named in the top ten of the Green Flag Award’s People’s Choice The 2024 accolade also means that it is the tenth year in a row that the park has been awarded Green Flag status by environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful Chair of the council’s Communities and Enterprise Committee said: “Strathaven Park is a wonderful facility and is highly valued and appreciated by people throughout the town and beyond so it great to see it continue to receive the appreciation it deserves at a such a prestigious level “There were no fewer than 2227 parks and green spaces across the UK so it is not only a tremendous achievement for Strathaven Park to be placed in the top 10 once again but is also a reflection of the community’s connection to it and testament to the hard work and expertise of those who care for it.” Keep Scotland Beautiful presents Green Flag awards in this country under license from Keep Britain Tidy to recognise excellent management and environmental standards The charity’s Training and Accreditation Coordinator, Jamie Ormiston said: “It is wonderful to see Strathaven Park once again get the national recognition it deserves “The park is one of many fantastic and inspiring projects going on across the country to improve access to Scotland’s green spaces and adapt to the climate nature and litter emergencies which is especially important as we know how beneficial being outside and in nature is for people’s mental and physical wellbeing.” Applications for the 2025 Green Flag Award open on 2 December and further details can be found on Keep Scotland Beautiful’s website Emergency services were made aware of a body in the water in Sandford at around 3.45pm. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service deployed two appliances and a two water rescue units to the scene. A dead 51-year-old female was pulled from the burn. The incident is not believed to be suspicious and report is due to be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were made aware of the body of a 51-year-old woman in a burn in Sandford near Strathaven around 3.45pm on Wednesday, March 5. “There are no apparent suspicious circumstances and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.” A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson added: “We were requested at 3.50pm on Wednesday, March 5, to assist our emergency service partners near Sandford, South Lanarkshire. “Operations Control mobilised two appliances and two water rescue units to the area, where firefighter assisted their partners before leaving the scene.” STV News is now on WhatsAppGet all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Follow STV News on WhatsAppScan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country '+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text+' "+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title+" "+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text+" John Henry mounted a second day offensive and captured the Arnold Clark Tartan Tour’s 36-hole Order of Merit Challenge at Strathaven Two off the pace heading into the final round Henry fired a bogey-free seven-under 64 for a 13-under 129 and won by two ahead of overnight leader Henry was quick out of the blocks and birdies at two four and five got the Clydebank man off and running in what turned out to be a two-man race Henry kept the foot down and further birdies at the eighth 14th and 16th swept him towards a first Order of Merit win and the top prize of £1,600 Dalziel had surged to the front on day one with a sizzling 63 and despite an early bogey to start round two His title tilt suffered a damaging blow on the back-nine and a brace of bogeys at the 11th and 12th proved costly in the final analysis Chris Maclean and Paul McKechnie shared third place on eight-under while Tartan Tour No 1 Paul O’Hara a 36-hole Order of Merit winner at Stirling who recently added the Northern Open title to the Loch Lomond Whiskies Scottish PGA Championship crown he won last year signed off with a 65 to share sixth on six-under fresh from a triumphant romp in The PGA Professional Championship at Conwy had to settle at tied for 12th on three-under Click here for the Strathaven leaderboard PGA HeadquartersCentenary HouseThe BelfrySutton ColdfieldWest MidlandsB76 9PT ®PGA is a registered trademark of The Professional Golfers’ Association LimitedPGA Golf Management Ltd is a subsidiary of The Professional Golfers’ Association LimitedPGA.info is the official web site of The PGA © 2025 < Blog A new, state-of-the-art wind farm, Kype Muir Extension by developers OnPath Energy (formerly Banks Renewables) was officially opened today in South Lanarkshire by Joani Reid Labour MP for East Kilbride and Strathaven The event featured a plaque unveiling at the site as well as the winners of Stonehouse based Newfield Primary School turbine naming competition The extension’s 15 Nordex turbines join the original 26 opened in 2019 providing renewable energy for more than 123,000 homes together both projects delivered £188 million investment in the Scottish economy with £159 million of that investment within a 60km radius of the site "I’m delighted to open the Kype Muir Wind Farm Extension here in my constituency create hundreds of indirect and direct jobs in the local supply chain across South Lanarkshire and generate millions of pounds of community benefits supporting rural communities like Strathaven for at least 30 years "Our Labour Government is committed to supporting companies like OnPath Energy to deliver renewable energy projects in order to meet our 2030 decarbonisation and net zero targets as well as creating a just transition for workers in our communities across Lanarkshire OnPath's Sustainability and Community Director Robin Winstanley said: "OnPath are proud to deliver this latest milestone in renewable energy generation It has been a major collaboration between South Lanarkshire Council "Kype Muir and Kype Muir Extension's 41 turbines will generate enough electricity for around 123,000 homes annually and it has invested £159 million for the local economy and will deliver an estimated £47 million in business rates and £21 million pounds of community benefits to South Lanarkshire Council over the course of its lifetime." David manages RenewableUK's digital channels including social media and blogs as well as assisting the Communications & Events team with press releases & other online enquires RenewableUK6 Langley StreetLondonWC2H 9JAUnited Kingdom Copyright © 2024 RenewableUK All rights reserved | Renewable UK Association Company no 01874667Registered Office: The Conduit is already a hit and its organisers are now bringing another beer fest to Strathaven.(Image: Stuart Vance/ReachPlc)Tickets for the upcoming Strathaven Beer Festival will go on sale in February That’s thanks to a ticket-sales event at The Weavers on Green Street Aimed at ensuring locals are given first dibs at tickets there’s an added bonus for those who turn out to the February 20 sales event with briefs that evening free of online booking fees And organisers Fraser Wilson and Richard Malloy say they “can’t wait” to meet with residents Fraser told us: “We do a tickets sales event in the village for Eaglesham Beer Festival and it is one of my favourite parts of organising the event “It’s a great way to kick-start the year after a difficult month (January) and you really feel the buzz from the community “We’re also always really glad to ensure that locals get first dibs on tickets It’s an event for the local community and we want to make sure they are given every opportunity to attend.” the festival will be held in Strathaven Park (towards George Allan Place) and is an opportunity for locals to enjoy an array of craft beers from some of Scotland’s best breweries A fun-filled community event showcasing the best of Scottish A different event to the town’s already successful Round Table Beer Festival Fraser and Richard are confident there is space for both events Strathaven Park(Image: East Kilbride News)‌Former journalist Fraser added: “The Round Table event is really popular with a number of the brewers we know “I guess what we’re doing is different in that it is aimed at showcasing craft beers to a wider audience it’s as much about the food and entertainment as anything else “We’re aiming to make it a real community occasion with entertainment for kids by way of Operation Play Outdoors Beer festival organiser Fraser Wilson.(Image: Stuart Vance/ReachPlc)Looking to utilise local service providers and traders where possible the event will welcome food from Country Park Catering And Fraser and Richard are keen to give back to the community as well Richard added: “The event runs from 12pm-7pm and the hope is that the town then benefits from the passing trade and we hope the festival is recognised as a valued event in the social calendar “We’re also keen to support local groups and will be looking to donate money to some of them after the event.” The in-person ticket sales event will take place at The Weavers Inn on Thursday For more information on the event, tickets and who will be pouring, make sure and follow the festival’s socials on Facebook and Instagram A DENTIST is to stand trial accused of encouraging a teenage girl to engage in sexual activity with a dog is alleged to have contacted the 13-year-old and caused her to look at sexual images and sent her sexual messages and voice notes It is alleged MacMillan coerced the girl to send him intimate photos and videos of herself He is then said to have coerced her to perform sex acts on herself and engage in sexual activity with a dog and send him footage of it It is also claimed MacMillan sent her photos and videos of him performing sex acts on himself Prosecutors further allege the incidents took place at a property in Strathaven between January and March 2023 and at a dental practice in Motherwell He is also accused of a third charge of sending sexual messages to another adult pretending to be a 16-year-old girl. MacMillan appeared today at Hamilton Sheriff Court and pleaded not guilty to all three charges. Sheriff John Hamilton KC set a trial date for June. who first appeared in open court 14 months ago will return to the dock for a further preliminary hearing later this month Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here Get set to raise your glasses –the first tickets for the new Strathaven Beer Festival will go on sale this week A local ticket-sales event will be held at The Weavers on Green Street tomorrow (Thursday there’s an added bonus for those who turn out For more information, go to the festival’s Instagram page or www.facebook.com/strathaven.beer.festival The ad-free version is ready for purchase on iOS mobile app today we couldn't find that page";var n=e.querySelector("h2");return n&&n.remove(),{staticContent:e,title:t}},d=function(e){var t=document.createElement("button");return t.innerText=e,t.classList.add("error-page-button"),t},f=function(e){var t=document.createElement("div");t.id="recirculation-404",t.classList.add("brand-hint-bg");var n="\n \n \n Tick here if you would like us to send you the author’s response The hotly anticipated annual Strathaven Balloon Festival has been cancelled as the remnants of Hurricane Ernesto continue to hit Scotland The event features people jumping with parachutes as well as a number of stalls and gazebos with high winds potentially unsafe READ MORE: Glasgow charity teddy bear trail to be led by girl born with chronic lung disease READ MORE: Get your hands on GlasGLOW tickets as UK's 'biggest' Halloween event returns to city A statement from the festival reads: "The organising committee has been working since last September on plans for the 25th anniversary festival in 2024 with final arrangements being made this week ahead of the weekend "We have been keeping a close eye on the weather all this week in the hope that things would improve. However the priority of the organisers is the safety of all visitors, pilots, stallholders, musicians, volunteers and everyone else who is involved with the committee "The forecast for Saturday and Sunday is heavy rain and winds that are too strong for safe flying or tethering with low cloud cover that would stop the parachutists from jumping The winds are also forecast to be at the limits for market stalls and gazebos We have already had to abandon plans for one park and ride site leaving us with only two Without Balloons there is no Strathaven Balloon Festival and to give as much notice to everyone as possible we met tonight and took the reluctant decision to cancel the 2024 Strathaven Balloon Festival." Organisers say they are 'devastated' to have cancelled the festival and apologised to those planning to attend All sponsors will have the option to carry their funding through to next year's event Join Glasgow Live's WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages The statement continues: "We are devastated to have had to do this and we apologise to everyone who was looking forward to a great weekend to balloons "We would like to thank everyone who has supported the event We would like to thank our sponsors Scotmid Graham and Kath McLaren and Countrypark Catering We will be contacting all sponsors and funders offering them the option of carrying their payments forward to next year’s festival as we will still have expenses and outgoings to pay irrespective of the event being cancelled "We will also be contacting stallholders tonight and tomorrow We will still draw the raffle and contact winners "We would also like to thank all of our volunteers who give up their time to help make the festival such a success each year We would also like to thank all of the performers who had generously agreed to offer their services on the main stage and the bandstand stage and to the classic car owners who come asking for the weekend Thanks also to Avondale Radio for agreeing to host the Bandstand Stage "We look forward to next year in the hope of better weather and we can assure you that this decision has not been taken lightly We will celebrate the 25th anniversary next year in style As we said the safety of everyone involved in our unique festival is our absolute priority "If anyone would like a collectors item 2024 programme we are picking them up from the printers on Friday We know the festival isn’t going ahead but every programme sold helps our fund for 2024 and covers the cost of printing And they are filled with great articles and facts They’ll be available from the Common Greenery shortly." Story SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right The Climate Action Strathaven bus(Image: WSH])A vital community bus service has announced customers will only accept card payments due to the lack of banking facilities in the town Climate Action Strathaven (CAS) first launched its service in October 2022 after concerns of poor transport links isolating elderly community members and impacting student’s university commute The 3C bus service has expanded to offer twice as many services between Strathaven However, posting on social media the 3C service will accept card payments only This decision was taken by management due to the lack of banking facilities in the town Please note that 10 journey tickets can still be purchased in the Eco Hub at 5 Green Street “Climate Action Strathaven would never leave anyone stranded.” The charity’s decision split opinion on its Facebook with some bemoaning the cashless move One poster said: “The customer should have their choice of payment not being dictated as to how they pay “It’s all moving towards a cashless society.” messages of support included one woman who said: “People are still able to pay cash at the hub which is just a few minutes walk away “3C is a fantastic service and CAS in general It’s not really a case of just using the post office unfortunately “My family has been in business 19 years and the local branches situation is unfortunately getting worst “No-one who wants to pay cash is being left behind Climate Action Strathaven is a community-led climate action group which looks to raise awareness about the climate crisis as well as creating a more sustainable future for the people of Strathaven The project received funding through Banks Renewables’ Kype Muir Community Fund (KMCP) which was set up to provide financial assistance to community groups voluntary organisations and communities local to the areas surrounding its Kype Muir wind project Strathaven’s Bank of Scotland closed its doors in December with the bank citing a rise in digital services *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here Revellers soak up the atmosphere at the Eaglesham Beer Festival in 2023(Image: Stuart Vance/ReachPlc)Christmas has come early for beer lovers in Strathaven after a festival celebrating all things suds was given the go ahead Residents of the town don't usually have to look too far forward in the social calendar to see when the next community celebration will take place and now they can add the first ever Strathaven Beer Festival to next summer's listings the event will be held in Strathaven Park - towards George Allan Place- and is an opportunity for locals to enjoy an array of craft beers from some of Scotland’s best breweries That will be backed up by fantastic live music and some children’s entertainment Organiser Fraser Wilson told Lanarkshire Live: "Strathaven is a fantastic place with a great sense of community spirit and creativity there are incredible events on throughout the calendar year - I just hope we can add something of value to that Organiser Fraser Wilson with daughter Ada(Image: Stuart Vance/ReachPlc)Former journalist Fraser runs the award-winning Eaglesham Beer Festival - which will again take place on July 5 - and says he is hopeful of being able to create an event of similar success in Strathaven He added: "My family and I love Strathaven and it is a regular weekend day out for us we know how much there is to offer for families here and incredible eateries - not to mention pubs Eaglesham Beer Fest draws huge crowds each year(Image: Stuart Vance/ReachPlc)‌"With that in mind the festival is not about coming to Strathaven and trying to make a quick buck - it's about working with local businesses and service providers to put on a fantastic community event that benefits the town and which we can all be proud of "And if it is a success that is welcomed by locals then hopefully it is something we can add to the list of great annual events already on show here." there will be an in-person ticket sales event at The Weavers Inn on Thursday Strathaven Park will host the inaugural event (Image: East Kilbride News)This is to ensure that locals are given first dibs on tickets Fraser added: “We do a tickets sales event in the village for EagBeerFest and it is one of my favourite parts of organising the event “It's a great way to kick-start the year after a difficult month (January) and you really feel the buzz from the community who can't wait for summer to come along “We're also always really glad to ensure that locals get first dibs on tickets It's an event for the local community and we want to make sure they are given every opportunity to attend.” For more information on the event, tickets and who will be pouring, make sure and follow the festival’s socials on Facebook and Instagram. A baby was baptised by the Moderator of the General Assembly yesterday – the first he has had the privilege of conducting during his term of office Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson welcomed Morag Anne Playfair-Hannay to the membership of Cheviot Churches in Roxburghshire while her proud parents Rob and Charlotte and relatives looked on The Moderator was the guest preacher at a special united service of four separate historic parishes - Morebattle, Yetholm, Linton and Hownam – that make up the group called Cheviot Churches. The service was held at Morebattle Church and led by Rev Colin Johnston who coincidentally preached at Dr Paterson's own ordination service at what was called Rankin Church in Strathaven now called Strathaven Trinity Church following a union The Moderator joined the congregation in recognising the service of Rita Purves who has been playing the organ in Morebattle for 75 years She started playing when she was 13 and Dr Paterson wrote a letter of appreciation recognising her "incredible dedication and commitment" to the life and witness of the congregation Rita Purves also plays at the monthly services at Linton Church as well as at Guild meetings Mr Johnston said: "There was a buzz around the congregation and everyone appreciated Shaw's warmth and down-to-earth manner "He continued to engage with members at the lunch afterwards and inevitably there were various connections made with Strathaven - the world is a small place "Shaw presented a tile with the Moderator's crest to the congregation and he and his wife Christine were given some items from the Yetholm we go back a long way and I remember preaching at his ordination and induction service." Dr Paterson told the congregation it was a "privilege" to be with them "I come to bring you the greetings of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland and thank you for all that you do as a church in your parish and surrounding community," he said I preached in the largest slum in Africa (Kibera in Kenya) – now this was not some wee shanty town we are talking bigger than Glasgow and Paisley combined "And a couple of weeks later I am staying at Balmoral Castle on Royal Deeside and preaching in front of His Majesty King Charles at Crathie Kirk "I have so many stories to tell but I am telling you this to emphasise that I am an ordinary person almost 34 years in the same parish in Strathaven who has been asked to perform this extraordinary role." The Moderator said Jesus was at the beginning of his ministry "Young Morag's claim to fame will be that she was baptised by the Moderator," he remarked warmly the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove "And a voice came from heaven and said ‘You are my Son "God doesn't just call ministers to be the delivery vehicle for his message "In our baptism we acknowledge that we are God's children and as such we are God's tools on this earth our work and all that we do to bring God's message to all the people we meet God uses us to bring his message of salvation to this world." Moderator honours Chariots of Fire Olympic hero in 100th anniversary service Church Moderator embarks on trip marking 100 years of Malawi Church Minister says it is a 'tremendous honour' to be elected Moderator of the General Assembly THE heartbroken mum of a young woman allegedly killed by her boyfriend says her family has been left "shattered" by their loss Phoenix Spencer-Horn, 21, was discovered dead inside a flat in East Kilbride, Lanarkshire Her devastated mum Alison said her family have gone through the worst weeks of their lives as they try to come to terms with her death A funeral service was held last month and family and friends  gathered recently to celebrate Phoenix's 21st birthday said the family would be "broken forever" over their loss She said: "The last couple of months have undoubtedly been the worst we have ever gone through in our lives stunning daughter has gone from the world and won't ever be coming back Alison said her caring daughter has a way of making her loved ones feel special and loved. She added: "Over the last nine weeks we have had to come to terms that we will never cuddle, kiss, laugh with her again and never get served one of her brilliant barista coffees with the perfect latte art which always made you feel special of how much love and precision she put into making them. "We now only have the photos and videos to be blessed with her stunning smile, the stunning smile that the people who were lucky enough to have met Phe were left with after encountering her amazing energy and radiance. I called it 'Phe's 21st After Party' and what a party it was the best send off Phe deserved and we rocked it for her "Thank you to everyone that came and made it happen." She added: "Phoenix put a lot into this community of Strathaven town so thank you to everyone for their love support and kindness over these hardest weeks we really appreciate the good people of Strathaven A fundraiser launched after Phoenix's death raised £6,440 to support her family Social media users were urged to share an image online of her name 'Phe' along with a candle and angel wings as a way to remember her A commemorative bench is also being created by local Strathaven craftspeople has appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court charged with murder No date has been set for a future court appearance The four-figure donation will help the women’s team prepare for the upcoming season(Image: East Kilbride News)Strathaven Women’s Rugby Club is celebrating the unveiling of their new training kits - thanks to a generous £5,000 donation Housebuilder Persimmon West Scotland is actively developing new communities in the surrounding areas and stepped up as the primary sponsor providing crucial funding to support the club The four-figure donation will cover the costs of the new training kits helping the women’s team prepare for the upcoming season and further develop women’s rugby in the region Strathaven Women’s Rugby Club has already seen success on the pitch and aims to expand the women’s game across South Lanarkshire which are designed for both performance and team unity will allow the players to train with confidence and pride Strathaven Women’s Rugby Club aims to expand the women’s game across South Lanarkshire(Image: East Kilbride News)Sinclair McLaren women’s team coach at Strathaven Rugby Club said: “It’s great to have the support of Persimmon their donation has not only allowed us to get this kit but also allowed us to put some into new training equipment which will benefit the whole club A huge thanks for their support from all at the club.” managing director of Persimmon West Scotland said: “As one of the leading homebuilders in South Lanarkshire we’re determined to leave a legacy in communities we operate in “Strathaven Women’s Rugby Club is a brilliant example of local sport bringing people together and we’re proud to support their development with this donation We look forward to seeing the team continue to thrive.” Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. 26-year-old man due to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court over death of Pheonix Spencer-Horn I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice The family of a woman found dead in her flat after she failed to turn up to work are said to be “stunned and completely devastated” Phoenix Spencer-Horn, 21, was discovered suffering fatal injuries after missing her Monday shift at the Strathaven Hotel in South Lanarkshire appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Wednesday charged with the killing One friend paid tribute to Phoenix on Facebook posting: “I can’t imagine what you went through “May you rest in eternal peace gorgeous girl I will remember and cherish our memories.” Ms Spencer-Horn was reportedly seen at work on Friday but a source told the Daily Record the alarm was raised after she failed to turn up for a shift on Monday A neighbour told of their shock as police swarmed the St Leonard’s area of Glen Lee They told the Scottish Sun: “It was like something out of a movie the blue lights were everywhere and it was obvious something very serious was going on “This is normally a very quiet area so nobody can quite believe what has happened.” Police Scotland said a 26-year-old man had been arrested and charged in connection with the death. A spokesman said: “Around 12.10pm on Monday, 18 November, 2024, the body of Phoenix Spencer-Horn, 21, was found within a flat on Glen Lee. Her family is aware.” Detective Chief Inspector Susie Cairns, Lanarkshire CID, said: “Phoenix’s family are obviously stunned and completely devastated by what has happened and we will continue to support them and those affected during this very distressing time. “Officers remain at the scene however there is no wider risk to the public.” govt and politics"},{"score":0.575708,"label":"/law govt and politics/law enforcement"},{"score":0.565882,"label":"/style and fashion/body art"},{"score":0.558163,"label":"/law Visits to all Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) in South Lanarkshire will now need to be booked in advance The advanced booking system comes into effect from Monday 2 September and bookings can be made from today (Monday 26 August) Use of the HWRCs remain free to non-trade South Lanarkshire residents so there will be no charge to use the new booking system Bookings are not required during the period from Monday 26 August to Sunday 1 September It follows a successful pilot period introduced at the HWRC in Carluke in 2022 and the decision to roll it out at all HWRCs was made at the Community and Enterprise Resources Committee back in June said: “The reasons for trialling the booking system were to reduce waiting times reduce incidents of abuse to staff and ensure that the South Lanarkshire facilities are reserved for South Lanarkshire residents “We believe that introducing the booking system at our other HWRCs will have the same positive impact that the trial period at Carluke has had “We are aware that during busy periods the congestion on roads around our centres can have a negative impact on local residents and businesses and the new system should help alleviate that once the new booking system is bedded in and people are familiar with it it will provide an improved service for local people as it has done in Carluke.” To book a slot from today, residents should go to the council website The Heron Farm Shop & Kitchen is a family run business on the outskirts of Strathaven At approximately 350sq.m the building clad in Larch timber was to be a warm attractive modern outlet where local produce and good quality food would bring both locals and visitors from near and afar to purchase good quality produce a stopping-off place where many local cyclists could also participate in good chat and wholesome food Robust oak frames with a double volume space were to make the building light and airy from the inside with a nostalgic reference back to ‘old’ farm buildings The 3 roofscapes reference back to former farm barn buildings where co-joined barns form part of the farmyard appeal and certainly enhance the feeling of being in the countryside Project website: https://blockarchitects.co.uk/case-studies/heron-farm-shop/ Caledonian Crescent Modular Housing Installed over Marmox Thermoblocks Breaks Urban Realm is the leading magazine for the architectural design and specifying industries in Scotland © Urban Realm Ltd | All rights reserved A booking system is to be introduced at all South Lanarkshire Household Waste and Recycling Centres (HWRCs) The reasons for trialling the booking system were to reduce waiting times reduce incidents of abuse to staff and prevent residents from other local authority areas using the site more than 59,000 bookings were made with 98.6% of these bookings made online and the feedback from customers was overwhelmingly positive It was agreed at the Community and Enterprise Resources Committee that the booking system will now be extended to the other five Household Waste and Recycling Centres in South Lanarkshire – Blantyre The booking system will go live from Monday 12 August 2024 said: “We believe that introducing the booking system at our other HWRCs will have the same positive impact that the trial period at Carluke has had “We will continue to update residents about the changes ahead of the go live date of 12 August.” Another great Junior parkrun morning as 77 children ran walked or skipped their way round the 2K route We are a bit worried that some of our juniors aren’t getting the full 2K experience Here’s a simple map that explains the route Our moment of joy this week was the lovely Sam who kept the marshals right every step of the way We think they might be our furthest travelled juniors so far If you know anyone who has travelled more than 239 miles to get here We are also delighted to have Connie as a volunteer  She is completing her Duke of Edinburgh Award so chose to join us to complete the volunteer spent of her award Can you check your pockets and if you find it get in touch so we can arrange for its safe return Your core team are so thankful to the parents and children who turn up every week We are delighted that the Junior parkrun has been welcomed into our community Seeing the smiling faces and flying feet makes our day This week we had 25 first timers and 32 personal bests Charlie Paterson received his ultra marathon band for completing his 50th run the previous week Thank you to our amazing Hi Viz heroes…all 30 of you ☺️ A design image of the planned Cornhill Vllage development by Cala Homes at Strathaven Road in Hamilton(Image: Contributed/Hamilton Advertiser)The initial plots have been released for sale at a planned new Hamilton housing development Cala Homes will construct 26 four- and five-bedroomed homes in the first phase of their Cornhill Village development off Strathaven Road It forms part of the Hamilton community growth area and the developer says the new properties will incorporate sustainable technology and biodiversity features Sales of the initial phase are now being conducted from Cala’s other South Lanarkshire development at Sequoia Meadows in Jackton Properties available in the first-phase release will range in price from £400,000 to £510,000 Cala describe the new Strathaven Road location as “semi-rural” yet within easy reach of the town centre and add that all of the development’s house styles are “designed to maximise natural light and ensuring flexible living for a variety of buyers Marketing manager Louise Dunn said: “We are excited to have launched our new development in Hamilton, especially with the focus on sustainability in and around these homes “I believe this new community will be very popular; Cornhill Village [has] a range of home styles [and] will be of interest to buyers looking for more space due to the generous size.” Conrhill Village is the developer’s first site in Hamilton since constructing the nearby Wellshaw Grove development more than a decade ago A section of A723 Strathaven Road is to close to allow developers to make further progress on Hamilton's Community Growth Area The affected stretch of the A723 will run from the junction of Ballantyne Drive to the roundabout accessing the Cala Homes development The closure will begin on 30 October and will remain in operation until 5 April next year and is necessary due to work being carried out by Luddon Construction on behalf of both Cala Homes and Barratt Homes Two alternative diversions will be in operation during this period one for traffic suitable for motorway travel and one for all traffic Transportation and Fleet Services at South Lanarkshire Council said: “The need to close the road is not a decision that has been taken lightly but to enable the contractor to carry out the work and to ensure the safety of their workforce “Luddon have expressed their commitment to maximising their working hours as far as planning permission allows in an effort to progress the works as quickly as possible.  disruption will be inevitable and we would be grateful for the co-operation of everyone affected during these essential works “I would ask everyone to take note of the implications on their journey of the closure and diversions plan their journeys accordingly allowing additional time if necessary.” The motorway-traffic diversion (shown on the map as Diversion 1 - black dotted line) will run via A723 Hamilton Road M74 until junction 6 and off onto Motherwell Road A723 Low Waters Road and A723 Strathaven Road The non-motorway-traffic diversion (shown as Diversion 2 - blue dotted line) will run via A723 Hamilton Road Glasgow Warriors are delighted to announce that Colin Dalgarno of Strathaven Rugby Club has been selected as SP Energy Networks Community Spotlight winner for March Colin is the Vice President and 2XV Coach of Strathaven and is involved with coaching the Seniors Colin—affectionately known as Chunk at the club—joined Strathaven committee at the age of 16 and has now served the club on a completely voluntary basis in various roles for twenty years He has been a dedicated member for almost thirty years playing minis midis and senior rugby alongside playing for Lanarkshire Lions and Glasgow Chiefs district squads Colin has also played internationally in Cyprus and in England at Reading RFC all while maintaining his membership at Strathaven Colin was thrilled to be recognised for his hard work: “I am delighted to receive the SP Energy Networks Community Spotlight Award “Rugby over the years has given me so much: discipline integrity and lifelong friendships across the country to name a few With no longer being able to play due to injury my priority has changed to being able to give back to the sport.” Now acting as Vice President and coach for Strathaven Colin’s involvement with fundraising activities have helped open new facilities for Strathaven’s members to enjoy Colin was a founding member of a charity named Whiteshawgate 3G Sports Trust which was formed in partnership with Strathaven Rugby Club and Strathaven Dynamo Football Club The organisation was formed so that the two clubs could jointly raise funds to vastly improve the sports facilities within the local community Colin worked tirelessly as part of the committee to secure the funds to construct a floodlit all-weather sports pitch and a new grass playing field for the rugby club Colin donated project management and quantity surveying services free of charge overseeing the build of the project prior to its official opening on the 24 March 2017 The pitch now services over 700 members across both Strathaven Rugby Club and Strathaven Dynamos along with countless other community groups This is all able through the facilities public access policy proposed by Colin to allow others to benefit from the use of the all-weather surface After a pipe burst in Strathaven’s clubhouse in 2020 damaging much of the infrastructure Colin again took the lead on planning and project management to rebuild the facilities Strathaven’s facilities are modern and in line with Carbon Net Zero 2030 principals accessible for all and inclusive for everyone within the community Club members have emphasised the hugely positive impact the upgraded facility has had on the club Colin spoke to glasgowwarriors.org about all the work he has done during his time with the club: “Over the last few years I’ve donated professional services learned in my work life to rugby project management I have managed a refurbishment of our club and future proofing it for generations to come “Adding renewable energy systems and battery storage we have also managed to fundraise and partner with other local sports groups setting up a charity which has provided a rugby-ready 3G pitch and a brand-new grass pitch at Strathaven RFC “These are all facilities which the club is extremely grateful to have and it has been a privilege to work with such a committed group of members to be able to provide these facilities not only to rugby “To be recognised for this award is absolutely amazing None of it would have been possible without the support of the committee we have at SRFC and not to mention our fantastic group of members.” Colin will be delivering the matchday ball at our next home fixture against Cardiff on Friday 22 March Sign up to our newsletter today to receive the latest updates content and releases from Glasgow Warriors A Strathaven couple have celebrated 60 years of a Rolls-Royce of a marriage Michael and Jennifer Cunningham met after he joined Rolls-Royce in Derby for a five-year University Apprenticeship had arranged for Michael to meet her sister… Jennifer Their honeymoon took the couple to France where Jennifer had previously spent a year as an au pair Jennifer had been doing secretarial work at a solicitor’s firm in Sheffield and got a similar job in Derby with a plumber’s merchant while Michael continued as a designer at R-R until 1965 when he was offered a position as a design supervisor with the engineering group in Hamilton They moved into a new house in Strathaven in 1967 Dominic followed in 1970 and Victoria in 1979 with all three being Bellshill babies and going on to attend Strathaven Academy Jennifer was kept busy running the household as well as covering a huge number of miles driving the girls to piano lessons in Bearsden for 21 years redundancy saw him move to work with Renishaw who are world leaders in metrology products – a job that saw him through to retirement in 2003 The founding of Strathaven Choral Society by David Knox was the perfect place for Michael to rekindle his long-held love of music and start singing again also becoming a member of the newly revived choir at St Mary’s Episcopal Michael also enjoys wood-working and has completed an oak staircase and a panelled oak front door and has rebuilt their kitchen with his own design of units Jennifer always enjoyed working in the garden Michael bought an MG two-seater in 1998 and takes it to Silverstone and Donington Park track days while the couple also join other members of the MG Car Club on occasional outings As well as receiving best wishes on their diamond wedding anniversary from their children and nine grandchildren the couple were congratulated by two special guests South Lanarkshire Provost Margaret Cooper presented the couple with flowers a special Provost’s bottle of whisky and a certificate on behalf of the council and Deputy Lord Lieutenant for Lanarkshire Margaret Morton handed over a certificate to mark their achievement with a congratulatory card also having been received from King Charles