Across NHS Lanarkshire’s three acute sites, Hairmyres Hospital recorded the longest waiting times, with 37 patients waiting over 8 hours (week ending Sunday, October 7th). According to the latest figures, University Hospital Hairmyres has rising waiting times at the A&E department. Out of NHS Lanarkshire’s three acute sites, the East Kilbride hospital recorded the lowest percentage of patients seen within the four-hour target set by the
BAFTA nomination for documentary on East Kilbride workers who defied Pinochet
‘Nae Pasaran’ tells the story of four Rolls-Royce workers who refused to fix Chilean dictator’s air force engines. Two BAFTA award nominations have been given to ‘Nae Pasaran’, which tells the astounding story of how a group of Rolls-Royce workers form East Kilbride stood up to the Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet. The documentary feature is up for best feature film, along with an awards nod for
Erin’s Story: Donating to the Little Princess Trust
Our school’s very own S6 pupil Erin McCann is shaving her head for the Little Princess Trust.
Fun activities at EK museum for Harvest weekend
The National Museum of Rural Life are hosting ranger walks, scarecrow-making, storytelling and more this weekend. From bannock-making to straw craft sessions, there’s plenty to do at the National Museum of Rural Life event on today and tomorrow from 11am to 4pm. Families can learn about the local roe deer population, as well as other wildlife on the 170-acre area. Also, as well as just finding out
European Day of Languages
This week our school celebrated ‘European Day of Languages’ which took place on Wednesday 26th September. Every year St. Andrew’s and St. Bride’s always makes an effort to celebrate this fantastic day. This year St Andrews and St Brides held a wide range of activities throughout the school week to raise funds for Mary’s Meals. For example on Wednesday, during morning interval, face painting of both
SASB’S S5 Health Day 2018
Success at this year’s S5 Health Day! Yesterday on the 25th September, St. Andrew’s and St. Bride’s held their annual Health Day for S5 pupils. Days like these are held for the upper school because the majority of pupils in these years don’t partake in P.E. anymore, unless they choose to study it. Health days are useful for almost everyone – but particularly so to young adults who
Young Enterprise Club Launches
Achieving success isn’t just passing exams – it’s having the experiences to help you progress and achieve your ambitions and goals.
EK Food Bank Drop-in Centre Closed
The centre at St. Andrew’s Methodist Church is forced to close due to lack of funding. Struggling mums are devastated after East Kilbride community food bank drop-in centre has closed. The Greenhills-based facility run by the East Kilbride Community Food Bank is now shut due to a lack of funding. Organiser Thomas McNeil told the East Kilbride News it was a “tough decision”, but insisted it
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