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Daily Record
24-06-2025
- General
- Daily Record
North Lanarkshire marks Armed Forces Day 2025 with ceremonial flag-raising at council headquarters
Event saw Provost Kenneth Duffy joined by local veterans, elected members, Depute Provost Bob Burgess and Colonel Ted Shields MBE, Depute Lord Lieutenant. North Lanarkshire paid tribute to the armed forces community ahead of Armed Forces Day 2025 with a ceremonial flag-raising at council headquarters in Motherwell. The event saw Provost Kenneth Duffy joined by local veterans, elected members, Depute Provost Bob Burgess and Colonel Ted Shields MBE, Depute Lord Lieutenant, as the official Armed Forces Day flag was raised in recognition of service personnel past and present. Speaking at the event, Provost Duffy said: "It's a privilege to stand alongside veterans and community leaders to show our gratitude for the dedication and sacrifice of our Armed Forces. "North Lanarkshire has a proud military tradition, and Armed Forces Day is a chance for us all to reflect on the bravery and commitment of those who serve - and those who have served - both here and abroad." The ceremony is part of a wider campaign across the UK to honour the Armed Forces community, which includes serving personnel, veterans, reservists, cadets, and military families. Armed Forces Day will take place nationally this Saturday, June 28, and while the occasion is not a charitable event, many local celebrations provide opportunities to support military charities. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here. And did you know Lanarkshire Live had its own app? Download yours for free here.
Daily Record
12-05-2025
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- Daily Record
Caring teams in North Lanarkshire take VE Day anniversary celebrations to those in community unable to get out
The partnership was aware not everyone could join public commemorations Carer teams ensured residents in North Lanarkshire who were unable to get out and about didn't miss out on 80th anniversary VE Day celebrations by taking them directly to their homes. University Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire marked the anniversary by arranging special home-based celebrations for service users unable to attend community events. The partnership's home support team was aware not everyone could join public commemorations, so organised for team members to bring VE Day directly to peoples' own homes. Members of the team spent quality time with service users, sharing specially arranged lunches, playing nostalgic music from the VE Day era, and discussing memories and stories from service users' younger years. North Lanarkshire's Depute Provost Bob Burgess, got into the spirit of the occasion by dressing as Winston Churchill who was Prime Minister when the war in Europe ended. Decorative posters also enhanced the atmosphere, along with replica identity cards, ration books and war-time cookery books. One resident who celebrated VE Day celebrations at home with home support staff was Carol Ann Foley from Wishaw. Bunting ran around her living room as she was joined by Councillor Bob Burgess, dressed as Churchill, and her grandson Ronan Cusack who was also in costume, dressed as an allied soldier. Mrs Foley said of her day: 'My carers are my lifeline. They're excellent, I call them my angels. A while back they asked if I wanted to do something to celebrate the VE Day anniversary. "Joan Clelland from the home support team said they had hosted a celebration in the Integrated Day service and she and the team would arrange home visits for people who couldn't make the community event. 'Everyone involved has made it such a great day. It's important to be part of your community and this has brought the community to me with neighbours also joining in. 'I love all the decorations and it's absolutely made my day having all the flags around the living room as well as the old posters and war-time books. It's been a great day and it's come together so well.' Claire Rae, chief officer, University Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire, said: 'It's wonderful to know our service users really enjoyed the day. These celebrations help ensure that everyone feels a valued part of their communities, no matter their circumstances. 'It was important to us that those unable to attend traditional community events did not miss out, and knowing Mrs Foley and others shared some special moments together has been truly rewarding for everyone. 'Special occasions like this underscores the partnership's commitment to inclusivity, compassion, and community engagement.' *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here. And did you know Lanarkshire Live has its own app? Download yours for free here.
