South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture

 

Standing outside the entrance to Low Parks Museum is a simple, bronze memorial plaque on a polished granite plinth that bears the words “The Dutch Don’t Forget”. The plaque was presented to veterans of the 52nd (Lowland) Division, a Scottish, Territorial Army formation that played a vital part in the liberation of the Netherlands in the final stages of the Second World War. The message is simple, the Dutch will never forget the sacrifices made by the men of the 52nd (Lowland) Division in freeing them from Nazi oppression.

Two battalions of The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) proudly fought in the Dutch campaign in the Second World War. The 6th Battalion, historically covering the county of Lanarkshire, and the 7th Battalion, drawn mainly from the south side of the city of Glasgow.

This commemorative exhibition highlights the part played by these two battalions, as part of the 52nd (Lowland) Division, in this pivotal stage of the Second World War.

Free entry, open Tuesday to Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm.

Cost: Free admission

Lanark and District Young Farmers Clubs’ annual variety concert is back with a bang for 2025!

Come join them as they put on three nights of a star-studded show, full of laughter, dance moves that belong on Strictly and plenty of songs you’ll be singing along to.

They are always on the hunt for new members so if you are between the age of 14-30, and you’d like to get involved please get in touch with the clubs Facebook page @lanarkyfc, it’s not just for those who wear wellies!

To book please call Lanark Memorial Hall on 01555 673199.

Cost: £15.00 / £10.00 concession

 

Ebenezer Scrooge is a miserly and mean-spirited old man who despises Christmas and those who celebrate it. The curmudgeonly character is visited one Christmas Eve by his former, and long-deceased, business partner Jacob Marley. Jacob warns Scrooge that he will be visited by three more ghosts and must change his ways to avoid an awful fate after death. Don’t miss this Dickens classic – God bless us, every one!

Available to book online or by calling East Kilbride Arts Centre on 01355 261000.

Cost: £17.00 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

Come along and join the members of Carluke Young Farmers when they return to Lanark Memorial Hall this January for another great evening of entertainment with singing, dancing, comedy and acting!

They are always on the lookout for new members so if you or someone you know aged 14 - 29 would be interested please get in touch with them directly. Email - carluke@sayfc.org or @carlukeyfc on Facebook and instagram!

To book please call Lanark Memorial Hall on 01555 673199.

Cost: Thurs £12 / Fri-Sat £15

Come join The Motown Brothers tribute to the legends that are The Drifters and Temptations.

Sing along to all the classic hits like Under the Boardwalk, Saturday Night at the Movies, Up on the Roof, My Girl, Just my Imagination and many many more!

Available to book online or by calling East Kilbride Arts Centre on 01355 261000.

Cost: £24.00 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)