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Brew-tiful: Cup of tea with friends is key to long life, says Margaret, aged 105

Margaret Blair received a special card from the King and Queen to mark her birthday.

Evening Standard · May 12

Royal Navy veteran issues heartfelt Remembrance Day plea

George Walker’s father was killed at sea during WWII

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2025

Royal Navy veteran urges people to remember families on Remembrance Day

The nation will fall silent at 11am on November 11.

Evening Standard · Nov 10, 2025

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Veterans don Union flag hats and dance to 1940s tunes at VE Day street party

The event at the Erskine home near Glasgow was reminiscent of the street parties held to celebrate VE Day 80 years ago.

Evening Standard · May 8, 2025

Pause to remember all conflicts and not just the ‘big wars’, says veteran

Derek ‘Benny’ Bennett, 72, served in Northern Ireland, Cyprus and the Middle East during 25 years in the Army.

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2024

Veteran, 98, pays tribute to fallen soldiers who died during D-day

Albert Lamond fought in the Royal Navy during the war, and says the shocking memories will stay with him for life.

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2023

Punks set to takeover Paisley venue for charity gig all-dayer

The bands are going to play for free with all the money generated going to a Renfrewshire-based charity.

Daily Record · Jul 10, 2023

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Military duo team up to keep ex-services charity moving

Nick O’Neill and Mark Elder used to drive tank transporters during their army days and are now in charge of Erskine’s transport department.

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2023

Veteran, 101, taking on Kiltwalk challenge to raise cash for Erskine charity

Sandy Cormack is among a band of fundraisers tackling the route.

Daily Record · Apr 26, 2023

Classic and super car convoy rolls up to Crieff Hydro Hotel for charity event

More than 40 automotive gems travel by police escort from the Forth Bridge to Knockhill Racing Circuit, before arriving at the Perthshire resort

Daily Record · Apr 25, 2023

St Mirren stars help local primary pupils kick bigotry into touch

St Mirren have teamed up with Nil By Mouth and Erskine school kids to deliver the message that football is a game for all.

Daily Record · Apr 11, 2023

Erskine animal rescue farm manager 'heartbroken' after vandals set cabin alight

Emergency services rushed to Lamont Farm to extinguish the blaze, which officers later said was wilful. Staff are said to be 'devastated' following the deliberate fire.

Glasgow Live · Apr 3, 2023

Wagamama celebration as Erskine woman's 'sheer determination' sees her mark 100th birthday

Effie Cameron had the red carpet rolled out for her after reaching milestone.

Daily Record · Mar 24, 2023

‘Fascism must be kept at bay’ says Renfrewshire Labour leader as hotel protests continue

It was the third week in a row that protestors gathered outside the MGM Mutha Glasgow River Hotel which is being used to house people seeking asylum.

Daily Record · Feb 21, 2023

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The National (Scotland) · Feb 1, 2023

Far-right extremists attempt 'hijack' of protest against asylum seeker hotel

AN EXTREME right wing group will be cut from attempting to assist in organising a mass protest against asylum seekers being placed into an Erskine…

Daily Record · Jan 25, 2023

Consultation row as almost 200 asylum seekers will be placed in Erskine hotel

The MGM Mutha Glasgow River Hotel will accept 20 asylum seekers every week until its capacity is reached.

Daily Record · Nov 17, 2022

Wishaw social club hand over bumper cheque to veteran's charity

Members of Cambusnethan Miners Committee visited Erskine and handed over a cheque for £1,600.

Glasgow Live · Nov 11, 2022

Glasgow daredevils invited to take part in Santa Bungee charity jump next month

The Catherine McEwan Foundation, Erskine, Kilbryde Hospice, MND Scotland and Calum’s Cabin have come together to stage the Santa Bungee jump, and are inviting Glaswegians to take part.

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Daily Record · Nov 9, 2022

Inspectors give pass marks to Erskine primary school after surprise visit

Education Scotland officials assessed the facility across four key categories.

Daily Record · Nov 4, 2022

Army veteran who helped Lockerbie Disaster rescue effort reveals how harrowing scenes changed his life

Alan Kennedy was later diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and his now fronting a new campaign from veterans charity Erskine to honour the fallen this Remembrance Day

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2022

Ex-soldier who helped at Lockerbie fronts new campaign for veterans

The Erskine charity is running its Remembrance campaign.

Daily Record · Sep 7, 2022

Winners of care home residents' Games revealed at Renfrew ceremony

The Erskine care homes faced off against one another to be crowned the care home champs.

Daily Record · Aug 21, 2022

Paisley's 10k and Fun Run returns with thousands pounding the streets

Fantastic response to the event which hasn't gone ahead in two years due to covid

Daily Record · Aug 11, 2022

Erskine unveils new gym for veterans to help them keep in shape

The new space will allow veterans to stay active

Daily Record · Jul 15, 2022

Dalbeattie's Eric McCowan takes a trip down memory lane in Galloway People

Shooting and fishing help make the retired electrical shop owner tick

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