Rutherglen News for 18 February 2009

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St Bride’s youngsters show healthy interest in how to live well Feb 18 2009

YOUNGSTERS at a Cambuslang school have been discovering a world of healthy living.Read

Play goes on national tour Feb 18 2009

RUTHERGLEN- based theatre company No Limits Productions’ hit Singin’ I’m no a Billy, he’s a Tim, is heading on a major tour of Scotland and Northern Ireland.Read

Big-hearted Margaret’s latest boost for charity Feb 18 2009

A HALFWAY pensioner has given another great cash boost to the Children’s Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS).Read

Community council is looking for new blood Feb 18 2009

HALFWAY Community Council are looking for residents and local community/ residents groups to join their community council.Read

Railway children on track Feb 18 2009

PUPILS from St Charles Primary School in Newton have signed up to be part of a ground-breaking safety scheme in which pupils will educate their fellow school pupils about the dangers that can be posed by the railway.Read

Appeal for volunteers Feb 18 2009

A CHARITY is desperately looking for volunteer drivers to help them in Rutherglen and Castlemilk.Read

Passengers are stranded on board as train doors stay firmly closed Feb 18 2009

A PREGNANT commuter has slammed ScotRail after she was trapped on a busy train which failed to open its carriage doors at Rutherglen Train Station.Read

Gym-tastic Feb 18 2009

BURGH Primary School Alexander Walker introduced a new facet to the children’s schooling in February 1979 - gymnastics.Read

Community groups hit the jackpot Feb 18 2009

COUNCILLORS have agreed over £4000 worth of grants to local community groups and a Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee this week.Read

New DVD tells story of miners’ leader McGahey Feb 18 2009

A DVD marking the life and accomplishments of Mick McGahey has been presented to South Lanarkshire Council by the area’s Trades Union Council.Read

Praise for Church Avenue Feb 18 2009

SLATER Hogg and Howison are proud too present to the market this impressive home at 9 Church Avenue, Burnside.Read

Stonelaw hold a Day of Change Feb 18 2009

THE UNICEF Day of Change was marked by a non-uniform day and coffee morning which raised almost £900.Read

Great response to charity fund-raiser Feb 18 2009

A COFFEE morning was held in Rutherglen last week in aid of Maggie’s Cancer Support centre.Read

Full steam ahead for model railway show Feb 18 2009

RUTHERGLEN Model Railway Club are on track for this year’s biggest model rail show.Read

Line up and join the fun Feb 18 2009

RUTHERGLEN residents can throw their hands up in the air, and wave them like they just don't care!Read

Trinity cut it out Feb 18 2009

PUPILS at Trinity High School recently took part in a Cut It Out presentation, which was given by firefighters Mark Conlon and Fiona Hardie, from the community fire safety education.Read

Pupil commended for Poem Feb 18 2009

KING’S Park Secondary School pupil Louise Gillen has been commended for her entry in a Robert Burns inspired writing competition.Read

Group venue alters Feb 18 2009

CAMGLEN Mental Health Issues Group are changing their meeting place from this month.Read

Celebration of Burns sparks new tradition Feb 18 2009

THERE was a special double celebration at Cathkin Primary School recently.Read

Old laundry site sold to developer Feb 18 2009

A GLASGOW-based property developer has bought the land that used to house the iconic Richmond Park Laundry.Read

Union want to hold job talks Feb 18 2009

UNION chiefs at the Grampian Food factory in Cambuslang are set for showdown talks with bosses at Vion over proposed job losses.Read

Anger as box is posted missing Feb 18 2009

A BOARDED up postbox on Rutherglen Main Street has become a first class inconvenience among local residents.Read

New facility will benefit Cambuslang community Feb 18 2009

STRATHCLYDE Fire and Rescue believe the creation of a new Cambuslang Fire Station will be a tremendous asset to the town.Read

Tributes paid to charity worker Feb 18 2009

FRIENDS and colleagues have paid tribute to Helen McIntosh, former chairwoman of the Cancer Research UK Rutherglen and Cambuslang committee, who has died.Read