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Volunteers from Clydesdale, Rutherglen and Cambuslang were rewarded for their hard work at the Community Awards on Thursday.

A devoted Blantyre couple have celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary.

Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the regionAmong those in attendance were South Lanarkshire Provost, Ian McAllan, Leader of the Council, Councillor John Ross, the council’s Veteran’s Champion, Councillor Mark Horsham, Councillor Mark McGeever, Councillor Bert Thomson, the council’s Chief Executive, Cleland Sneddon, Rev. Ross Blackman, Wing Commander Jim Haley, OC Major Adrian Hunt, Lt.

link!Provost Ian McAllan said: “These celebrations are always a highlight of my year and it’s an absolute privilege to attend the event.“Hearing the stories of how couples met, the ups and downs of their married life, is always a joy, and the atmosphere created makes it a thoroughly enjoyable occasion for everyone.“The events are always very well attended but of course it was just not possible for it to go ahead last year because of the restrictions in place due to COVID-19.“However, I hope as many couples as possible will get in touch with us to allow us the opportunity to send them a small token to commemorate such a wonderful milestone.”If you live in South Lanarkshire and celebrated your Golden Wedding in 2020 and would like to receive

back with social-distance measures in place.