Cambuslang Rotary Club celebrates final meeting after 54 years of existence

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The Cambuslang Rotary Club celebrated its final dinner last Wednesday in what will be its last official meeting after 54 years of existence.Over 50 people attended the evening at the Kings Park Hotel in what was a celebration of everything they have achieved.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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