New senior citizens' club proves a hit in East Kilbride

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A senior citizens' group has proved popular with older folk in East Kilbride. The new High Point Senior Citizens' Club in Greenhills, which was only set up a matter of weeks ago, now has a full membership of 32 said Chairperson Councillor Archie Buchanan.

However, the group is taking names for the waiting list and is open to residents from across East Kilbride.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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