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The next Saturday Crafts session at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre will be Clay Modelling. Saturday 10 May, 1pm - 2.30pm Drop-in, no need to book Crafts cost £2 For more information, please call 01698 274 590.

On the 80th anniversary of VE Day we'd like to tell you the story of George Loudon and Jean C. Lees from Holytown and Airdrie. George was a sapper in the Royal Engineers when he was captured on 31/05/1941 and became a POW at Stalag XVIII-A in southern Austria. 1/4 #VEDay80

George corresponded from the Stalag with Miss Jean C. Lees, a shorthand typist living at 83 Hallcraig St, Airdrie. On 06/12/1942 George suggests to Jean that they get engaged if she is prepared to wait for him, a proposal to which she had agreed by 28/03/1943. 2/4 #VEDay80

In his letters George talks about the hard work he is put to, injuries sustained, and the camaraderie with other POWs especially from England. Then a letter of 19/09/1944 reveals that George and other had escaped from the camp, a story which was covered in the press. 3/4 #VEDay80

When George Loudon eventually returned home, Jean C. Lees had indeed waited for him and they got married in Airdrie on 16 April 1945, just weeks before the official end of the war. 4/4 #VEDay80

Coal, steel and determination 💪 Read about eight Lanarkshire artworks by Damian Barr 👉 artuk.org/discover/stori… 'The Steel Man' by Andy Scott (b.1964) © the artist. 📷 Gordon Baird / Art UK / 'Dalziel Co-op Women's Guild Banner' unknown artist 📷 North Lanarkshire Council

Join us at #CumbernauldLib and meet North Lanarkshire Council's archivist, Wiebke McGhee, as she talks about the records of the Cumbernauld Development Corporation and how to use them. Book a free place by calling 01236 632702. For more info: culturenl.co.uk/bz9s

Are you looking for a fun and new way to unleash your creativity? Then book in for our Saturday Drawing Classes at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre! Our next class is Saturday 17 May. £5 per class 10am - 11.30am Book today: ow.ly/FY7b50VGSKS

The next Saturday Crafts session at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre will be Painting. Saturday 17 May, 1pm - 2.30pm Drop-in, no need to book Crafts cost £2 For more information, please call 01698 274 590.

For #LocalHistoryMonth join us at #CumbernauldLib to hear from North Lanarkshire Council's archivist about the records of the Cumbernauld Development Corporation and how to use them. To book a free place call 01236 632702. For more info: culturenl.co.uk/bz9s #ArchivesRevealed

The next Saturday Crafts session at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre will be exploring 1990’s toys, games & craft. Saturday 24 May, 1pm - 2.30pm Drop-in, no need to book Crafts cost £2 For more information, please call 01698 274 590.

Due to unforeseen circumstances our event at Cumbernauld Library this afternoon has been cancelled. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. We are planning to hold the event at a new date.

#OTD in 1895 Hartwood Hospital near Shotts officially opened. Then known as the Lanark District Asylum it initially provided accommodation for up to 500 patients. During the 20th century it expanded to a capacity of 2,000 patients. It closed its doors in 2001.

Step back into the 1990s – the decade that brought us Britpop bangers, dial-up internet, Britain's last Eurovision win, and Motherwell Football Club's last major trophy! From 15 May to 18 August, relive the sights, sounds and sass of '90s Britain at our latest exhibition.

Only a few more weeks left of this block of our Saturday Drawing Classes. Whether you like to sketch, doodle, or design our weekly drawing class is a chance to experiment with a range of styles and techniques and improve your skills. Book today: ow.ly/EMlc50VGSSI

The next Saturday Crafts session at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre will be Portrait Drawing. Saturday 7 June, 1pm - 2.30pm Drop-in, no need to book Crafts cost £2 For more information, please call 01698 274 590.