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Irish-born clarinettist Cathal Killeen For hundreds of years, Bothwell Parish Church has stood at the centre of village life and become an icon in the local area earning the title of 'the Cathedral of Lanarkshire'. Indeed, the Collegiate church of Bothwell was dedicated in October 1398. It’s
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The much-anticipated knockout competition took place last week as local photographers battled it out at Carluke Camera Club. The snappers were in high spirits as they enjoyed their old favourite 'It's a Knockout' contest. It saw members present their images in pairs for judgement by the
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Hamilton's Townswomens' Guild welcomed 38 ladies to their recent meeting on Monday, February 7. Chairman Grace Gentles welcomed those attending at the Fairhill Centre, and after the business was conducted she introduced the group's speaker Mr Tom Welsh from Hamilton District Twinning Association. The Association
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Free health walks are being offered in Hamilton, Stonehouse, Larkhall and Strathaven. Locals are being invited to help beat the winter blues, which can often feel like a struggle, by catching some much-needed daylight and spending time with friendly people. As well as getting some gentle exercise in, being outside
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Carluke Camera Club enjoyed a well-informed 'Through the Years' presentation by a guest speaker at their latest meeting. Warren Alani of Smethwick Camera Club joined the group last Friday to provide his fascinating insight. A highly experienced and respected photographer, Warren's beautifully illustrated talk was in
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Carluke Camera Club were treated to a splendid presentation last Friday called 'My Journey in Architecture' by David Moyes of Dumfries Camera Club. Already an experienced and accomplished photographer, David has more recently concentrated on taking images of modern architecture and processing them in such a way as
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It's been a successful week at Carluke Camera Club who recently entered a photographers' league competition. Continuing with its programme of meetings held online, the group is taking part in the Image League of the Glasgow District Photographic Union, an association of 24 local Clubs. In the
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Carluke Camera Club were treated to a fascinating presentation by an English couple who told how their shared love for photography has held their marriage together for 30 years. Appearing as guest speakers from Canterbury at Friday's meeting, Duncan and Debbie Armour explained how they first met when
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After stopping for the Christmas break, Carluke Camera Club has now resumed its weekly meetings, however these remain online only due to Covid. Over recent months, the virtual gatherings have served as an advantage with members being able to enjoy some of the very best speakers from all parts of
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Members of the Carluke Camera Club were impressed by a recent presentation on capturing portraits on strangers they've never met. Expert Steve Myall from Nottingham visited the group via Zoom, where the club's meetings are still being held, where his "magical" presentation titled '
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Carluke Camera Club welcomed an award-winning guest to join local photographers at a recent meeting. The group gathered on Friday with Margaret Salisbury, from Prestatyn in North Wales, as the speaker on the night. Margaret’s involvement in photography extends over 40 years, during which she has earned many awards.
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Hamilton Townswomens Guild was at last able to celebrate the Guild's 50th birthday which had been postponed due to Covid restrictions. Chairman Grace Gentles welcomed 45 ladies to the meeting held in Fairhill Community Centre on Monday, November 1. The Guild was first launched by two friends, Mary