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It was another busy week on the Hamilton Advertiser’s Facebook page.

One story many of our readers commented on was about a glam Hamilton gran who was crowned Mrs UK Classic last weekend – and will now jet off to China for the final.

Laurie Meisak (55) picked up the crown at the event which was held in Buckinghamshire on Sunday night.

The competition celebrates the achievements of today’s married women, aged 45 and over.

Laurie is the first woman from Scotland to win the crown.

Mary Higgins said: “absolutely brilliant. Well done.”

Leanne Arneil posted: “i used to work for Laurie and she was just brilliant in every way. She knew how to nurture and care for her staff, she really made me part of the family, not just the team she employed. A most deserved award for a phenomenal woman. Well done Laurie!”

Kirsty Martin wrote: “she looks amazing!” Sandra Tait added: “well done.” Lilit Martirosyan said: “Congratulations!”

Gemma Craig posted: “she’s so beautiful!”

Sharon Cuthbert wrote: “laurie you look amazing!”

Christeen Macmurdie said: “looks amazing Laurie!”

Another story many of our readers commented on was about The University of the West of Scotland (UWS) rolling out free gym memberships for all its students.

We reported how the university’s new state-of-the-art facility had opened at Hamilton International Technology Park.

After two years and £110 million of investment, students have now moved into the in facility at Hamilton International Business Park from the old building in Almada Street.

And it is one of the UK’S greenest university campuses, powered exclusively by renewable energy from the nearby Blantyre Muir wind farm.

Our reader’s expressed their excitement of the new free gym benefit.

Marley Smith said: “went and seen it the other day – it’s a belter!”

Kat Mccallie posted: “i’ve signed up. Need to get a move on and actually use it.”

Kevin Coulter wrote: “the new gym looks good!”

Megan Dougal added: “i’m going to try find it tomorrow!”