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FEATUREs Al fresco dining locally Wester Inch - Cultivating the village spirit The Almond Avon Reconnection programme Summer holiday activities

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FEATURE

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he magazine has a really summery feel to it this month, so now we need just need the summer weather to make it all real. We’ve optimistically been looking at al fresco dining for this month, hoping for it to be warm enough to actually eat outside! There is a huge range of eateries in the local area where you can eat outside or just socialise and relax with a drink - from breakfast through to late evening; see our three-page guide starting on page 8.

In the theme of outdoors eating, the local walk feature has a picnic theme, and the recipe this month is a BBQ recipe. Make sure you check the What’s On pages for plenty of holiday activities nearby.

I’ve also been speaking to the Wester Inch Community Association about the work they do and what makes the village tick, see the article on page 20.

We hope you find the magazine informative and entertaining. If you’ve got something interesting and different going on that you’d like to share with the local community, do get in touch and we may be able to feature your story in an upcoming issue.

Wishing all readers and customers a fantastic holiday!

Helen-Jane, Editor hj@konectdirectory.co.uk

Al fresco dining at Torphichen Inn,Torphichen. Photo courtesy of Visit West Lothian.

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FEATUREs Al Fresco dining locally Wester Inch - cultivating the village spirit Almond Avon Reconnection

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Liberta Restaurant, Mid Street, Bathgate

Al Fresco Dining Snatch a bit of the slow life this summer

There are so few days of the year when you can comfortably eat outside that you want to make the most of it when you can.

There’s something about being outdoors and watching the world go by on a busy street as you enjoy a long drink, or being tucked away in a beer garden for a meal, that makes life seem to slow down for just an hour or two. Maybe it’s the association with the more leisurely approach to meals on the continent.

So, optimistically hoping for some warm days and balmy evenings this month, we’ve been checking out where you can go locally for outdoors dining.

Starting here in Bathgate and Torphichen area, here are a few suggestions ...

Kaim Park Hotel has a terrace with six tables with full table service – take a seat outside and waiting staff will come and take your order. There is also a large garden with picnic tables on the grass so you can move down on the grass if you wish. With a kids play area at bottom of garden it’s ideal for a family meal. Breakfast, light meals, afternoon teas, evening meals. www.kaimpark.info Edinburgh Road, Bathgate, EH48 1EP. Tel: 01506 653399.

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Liberta Restaurant, Bathgate’s Italian, have just opened a great new al fresco dining area. There are 15 tables, some with parasols, on a paved area lined with flowers and shrubs. And for special atmosphere in the evening, they have installed new outdoors lighting, and also outdoors music. It’s a perfect space for a meal or just a drink. Food served from 11am to 9pm, a new summer menu out shortly. 4 Mid Street, Bathgate Tel: 01506 635250.

The James Young is a Weatherspoons pub - a

casual family-friendly eatery with a small licensed beer garden at the back. Breakfast, lunches, evening meals. www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk. 36-40 Hopetown Street, Bathgate, EH48 4EU. Tel: 01506 651600.

Toby Carvery has two beer gardens, one each side of the building, with fourteen outdoors tables in total. Besides the usual carvery food, they have a range of sandwiches and salads for the summer, as well as some special long drinks – fruity moscato (a pink bubbly) and a limited edition J2O. Open a tab at the bar, take a seat outside and staff will bring your food out to you. Breakfast, pub lunches, sandwiches, full carvery meals. Starlaw Road, Bathgate, EH47 7BW. Tel: 01506 633573.

Fairway Hotel has three picnic tables at the

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specials depending on what they have in fresh from the butcher or fishmonger. Open 7 days midday to 9pm. www.fairwayhotel.biz. 2 Edinburgh Road, Bathgate, EH48 1BA. Tel: 01506 652835.

The cafe within the Bathgate Partnership Centre is run by local company

Food Creations. They make use of the secluded garden behind the Centre, where there are tables for you to take lunch outside. Open for breakfast, lunches, hot snacks, coffee and cakes. Monday to Friday – 8:30am – 4:30pm Saturdays – 8:30am – 2:30pm. http://www.foodcreations.co.uk. Lindsay House, 21-55 South Bridge Street, Bathgate, EH48 1TL. Tel: 01506 656273.

The Courtyard Cafe opened in Polkemmet

Country Park in mid April. They have plenty of picnic tables in the courtyard – order and pay inside then take your seat outside and staff bring the food to your table. Serving food from 9am to 6pm, including all-day full breakfast on weekdays! (on weekends full breakfast served to 12 noon). Hot filled rolls, lunches and light meals including the ever-popular chilli hot dogs. Coffees, homebaking and a gluten free and dairy free range. Located within Polkemmet Country Park, Whitburn. www. facebook.com/thecourtyardcafewhitburn. Tel: 01501 228630.

The Cupcake Cafe Bar near Torphichen has a large garden with picnic tables. They are all about cupcakes and home baking (including gluten free cakes) and also serve breakfast and lunch 7 days 9am- 4pm. BYOB to complete your lunch on a warm summers day! Westerwood Farm, Torphichen, EH48 4NQ. Tel: 01506 654697.

Torphichen Inn – featured on the front cover

picture of this magazine! Their “Scots Grill” has an impressive menu selection http://thescotsgrill. com/menu.html. Open Wednesday & Thursday 5pm - 10pm. Friday 5pm -12pm. Saturday 12pm 12am and Sunday 12:30pm- 10pm. (last orders for food 8:45pm each night, 8pm on a Sunday). www. thescotsgrill.com. 7 the Square, Torphichen. Tel: 01506 652826.

Moving a little further afield....

A new pub in Armadale – the Rowan Tree – has a beer garden and a kids play area. www. rowantreepubarmadale.co.uk/Southdale Way, Armadale, EH48 3PR. Tel: 01501797080.

Bar 108 – the restaurant within The Best Western Hilcroft Hotel in Whitburn has 90 square metres of decking - perfect for relaxing with a cold drink or a lite bite in the sun! Perfect for families as well as couples. www.hilcrofthotel.com, East Main Street, Whitburn, EH47 0JU. Tel: 01501 740818.

Linlithgow Burgh Halls has 7+ tables on the wonderful outdoor terrace. Have a stroll around the beautiful rose gardens after your meal. Homemade fresh daily soups, delicious sandwiches, light snacks, sweet treats . Monday to Saturday 9.30am - 4pm. Sunday 11am – 4pm. Cross House, Linlithgow, West Lothian EH49 7AH. Tel: 01506 282720.

Hopetoun House Café has 3 outdoor tables available for the Stables Tearoom customers.

Home-made pastries, scones and sandwiches, salads and soups and traditional afternoon teas Open 11am - 4.30pm daily. Hopetoun House South Queensferry, EH30 9SL. Tel: 0131 331 3661.

Howden Park Centre is surrounded by

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(Advance booking essential for pre theatre meals).

Howden Park Centre, Livingston, EH54 6AE. Tel: 01506 773880.

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Wester Inch Community Association cultivating the village spirit

With a new housing development, a sense of community and identity doesn’t necessarily happen automatically.

The new Wester Inch Village on the former British Leyland site near Bathgate is still in the development process with new houses being completed all the time. There will be 2040 homes when it is finally complete. The Wester Inch Community Association (WICA), a small committee of just seven local residents, exists to develop that sense of community in the new village and to bring people together - as well as to represent the interests of the village to the council and other authorities.

I met with John, Lynne and Heather of the Wester Inch Community Association to learn more about what the Association does and why. It’s clear from talking to them that their main motivation is building the community spirit and links between neighbours within the new development.

“The aim is to bring the community together, to get people talking to each other, and to get things done for the benefit of the village,” says Lynne.

Wester Inch was the first new village that West Lothian Council have done on this scale, and there have been various issues relating to the land management and communications between the developers and residents. “As an Association rather than individuals, we’re a way for the residents’ voice to be heard - by West Lothian Council , by the developers and any other organisation which impacts village life.” Residents here definitely identify as villagers; it is sold as a village lifestyle, distinct from Bathgate. “I used to live in Bathgate,” says Lynne, “but moved out to the village 7 years ago.” On a typical evening children are playing in the streets and there’s a good atmosphere.

The community is predominantly families, with a mixture of housing and some older people. The green spaces in the village are managed and maintained by Scottish Woodlands Ltd; deer have been spotted, and there is a family of swans on the pond so natural environment is well established.

Other achievements (working in partnership with West Lothian Council, Scottish Woodlands): • Street lighting on the cycle path from opposite Simpsons Primary School will be installed all the way out to Whitburn Road this summer • Benches installed last month by Scottish Woodlands Ltd • Bins installed last month by WLC and Scottish Woodlands Ltd • Online business directory to encourage people to use local trades and services, see the website at www.westerinchvillage.org. If you are resident in the village you can have your business added to the directory.

• Neighbourhood watch has been set up • Noticeboard at entrance to village – generously donated by WLC BID, this is the old noticeboard from the steel works, a nice historic touch.

• Building links with other committees, for example Wester Inch will be looking to host its own event as part of the Bathgate Music Festival in September.

• Working with Simpson Primary School Parents Council

WICA projects: Community Centre: Simpson Primary School on Leyland Road is currently the centre of the village as it is the only building with space and facilities for groups and gatherings. It is let out for clubs and classes, and WICA were recently asked by West Lothian Council to take over the lets system. This would allow WICA to set fees at a lower rate and allow for more flexibility in time slots e.g. one hour instead of the current two hour minimum - enabling more classes and activities to be held in the village (such as fitness classes, children’s clubs).

WICA recently managed to save the toddler group in the village which was at risk of closing . The previous committee were moving on so WICA took over the management of the group, with WICA committee members taking on the substantial

roles of Chair (Lynne ), Treasurer (Craig) and Secretary (Jennifer). With no long term commitment the day to day running of the group was made easier, allowing more parents to get involved as there is now only a rota of daily tasks. This has become so successful there are thoughts of a second session.

Deer in Wester Inch. Photo by Colin Smith.

Whilst the committee can’t get involved in the running of individual clubs, they aim to provide all the support they can to make sure facilities are in place for anyone wishing to start a club in the village.

Retail facilities in the village: “To be a ‘real’ village we need some units for a shop, cafe or other facility.” While the residents were promised retail units, as a village heart, the developer has no responsibility to build such units, only to provide space. WICA are currently working with West Lothian Council to demonstrate to potential builders that there is a demand for these units and a need for a village heart, and to demonstrate to current developers that they should either build units or sell the land for this purpose.

Communication: WICA holds regular meetings for residents to find out what’s happening and to raise any concerns. They arranging public meetings to address issues arising, for example when all homes first received a bill for land management fees within the village, with no explanation, WICA were able to find out what it was about, contact The Land Management Company Scottish Woodlands Ltd and invite them to a question and answer session.

Regular Public meetings are held at Simpson Primary School. Upcoming meetings: 12th August 19.30; 11th November 19.30; AGM 20th January 2016 19.30 Full minutes of all public meetings, reports and any other documents are available on the WICA website.

Social events: a very important part of the work of the Association is the quarterly events they organise to physically bring the community together. Held in the primary school, they are an autumn fayre, Christmas fayre, Easter fayre, and a summer event which has a different theme each year.

Fundraising: Most fundraising activities are in support of the quarterly social events. The committee has had some major wins recently on the fundraising front, securing lottery money from Big Lottery Fund which has enabled them to support the setting up of the Wester Inch Netball Club.

Bus service: WICA is planning a discussion with bus service provider to encourage them to change their timetable to suit the needs of those in the village and to be more practical.

Broadband: WICA is trying to continually provide accurate information, and where to find current information on the provision of Super Fast broadband.

Residents are also getting involved to provide information.

For further information, to get involved or find out what’s on in Wester Inch, please visit www. westerinchvillage. org, email committee@ westerinchvillage.org or join the facebook page (search facebook for Wester Inch Community Association.) The committee would love to hear from­ you if you want to get involved, have ideas for fundraising, or are part of any other committees with whom links could be established.

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Kitchen appliances have progressed somewhat in the past few years.

Through the popularity of programmes such as The Great British Bake Off and Masterchef we’ve learned that maybe it’s not us who are wholly inadequate when it comes to making the perfect soufflé but rather the equipment you buy actually does make a difference. We’re not suggesting for a moment that you need to go all Heston Blumenthal and invest in a blowtorch that would be perfectly at ease in the welding scene from Flashdance. If however, you invest in a few additional items it could just make the difference between your fish turning out as a succulent masterpiece or something you could use to, pardon the pun, re-sole your shoes. Here are four appliances recommended by EKCO for your kitchen.

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Sous Vide Oven – Traditionally the appliance of top restaurants a Sous Vide oven is basically a steam oven into which you place your food which is sealed in plastic bags. This method ensures that your meats and fish will be cooked to perfection.

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Bread maker – Time for another trip to the depths of your kitchen cupboard to find that long-lost bread maker. A key factor in the war against obesity is the high number of artificial additives in processed foods rather than fat content. Supermarket bread is laden with the stuff so it’s always better – and more rewarding – to make it yourself. All you need is a bread maker along with wholemeal flour, olive oil, warm water, yeast, honey and sea salt and that’s about it. Good and wholesome it may not last as long as supermarket bread but the flavour and health benefits will more than make up for that.

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Karen Murray takes a stroll along the Forth

A walk along the shoreline of the Firth of Forth is always a fabulous way to blow away the cobwebs, clear your head and chill out, particularly during the summer months.

Pick a sunny day and take a picnic. There is nothing more satisfying than packing up your hamper (rucksack/plastic bag) with some yummy delights and finding a great wee spot to enjoy your picnic, and a beach walk, with a couple of historical interest features thrown in, offers plenty of spots to stop.

The thought of a picnic conjures up summer days of yesteryear getting friends and family together (although growing up in my family meant picnics in all weathers. We have enjoyed a sandwich or two under a tree in the snow on occasions). So why not head out from your own home and explore and if you have time, pack the rug and the picnic and relax?

When I had a chance to sneak out of work a bit early and catch a couple of hours to myself, I decided to head to the Forth and take a walk. You could of course walk for miles but I didn’t have long on this occasion so I decided on Blackness toward Bo’ness.

There are a couple of lovely beaches at Blackness with great views over the water, towards the Ochil Hills. The dramatic 15th century Blackness Castle provides the scenic backdrop (and if you have time it is an interesting, historic place to visit with ruined parts and complete rooms, turrets and towers and lots of room for exploring) with the beaches and the village spread along the shoreline.

With no time to linger, I planned a stroll along the shore towards Bo’ness, enjoying the peace and tranquillity. Heading west away from the castle, you follow a track above the shore which is really for access to the owners of the houses along there that all have spectacular views. At the end of the track a narrow path continues in the same direction and you can wander along it enjoying the views across the water. The Rail Bridge can also be seen and admired.

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Carriden Church walking right on the shore as close to the water as possible, but you might find it a bit stony and prefer the path. The choice, as they say, is yours.

After a while you will have to walk on the path above the shoreline, going straight ahead at a signpost. You will come to some denser woodland, where the path splits. Keep to the path closer to the shore which veers close to the beach as you get near to Bo’ness.

At a fork, stay right following the water. The path eventually leaves the Firth of Forth to go left behind Carriden Boat Yard. This brings you to an access road where you go right to busier road, then left. You can take a little diversion here if you fancy and walk up to see Carriden Parish Church and then further up the hill, the ruins of an older church.

If you have made the ecclesiastical diversion, then retrace your steps to where the path left the shore and ultimately back to Blackness. You could continue on away from the shore and into the town of Bo’ness and then grabbing public transport back to Blackness to pick up your car later, but the round trip although it is not a circular walk is a satisfying one and more views over the water on the way back are always going to be different than those on the way there as the light changes so much.

The round trip is about 5 miles and will take between 2 to 2.5 hours depending on diversions to churches, visits to castles and general taking in of views…

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As the nation celebrated National Picnic Week recently it raised the question of what type of ‘picnicker’ are you? Upon chatting with some of Hopetoun’s farm shop staff and customers we discovered most people fall into one of the following categories: The Sarnie Pro: Out comes the carrier bag, the squares of tin foil folded neatly around the square sandwiches cut into triangles filled with all manner of fillings. Add the multi pack of crisps, cans of juice and a token bit of fruit. All eaten off the knee of course.

The Food to Go Pro: Lays out a lavish spread in the form of salads, humous, baked crisps, cooked meats and sliced fruit all served in the dishes they came in at the local supermarket - with the bonus of cute little plastic forks.

The Picnic Pro: Out comes the wicker hamper, the plates, cutlery, napkins and cups followed by artisan mini pies, homemade salads, quiche and pickles washed down with freshly squeezed fruit juice or even a few bubbles.

Whatever type of ‘picknicker’ you are there’s nothing better than enjoying a wonderful outdoor lunch

There are BBQ areas and picnic tables available in Almondell & Calderwood, Beecraigs and Polkemmet Country Parks and groups can hire and organise their own BBQ’s.

and it’s most likely to cost a lot less than eating out too! Don’t forget we have so many stunning picnic locations in West Lothian. For example Hopetoun House & Estate offers magnificent gardens and parkland offering unrivalled views over the Forth Estuary.

Hopetoun Farm Shop near Newton has a huge delicatessen offering a range of handmade pies, pastries, cooked sliced meats from the Estate and Scottish cheeses – perfect for all types of ‘picnickers’.

The shop’s local bakery range has also recently expanded and now has an entire gluten free section.

We hope you all enjoy a wonderful alfresco summer enjoying whatever type of picnic you choose and wherever you choose to eat it.

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“Should I Sell During the Summer Holidays?”

by Craig Turpie

Some sellers feel that if they have “missed” the spring market, they should wait until September before selling their property; but there are solid reasons for marketing your home during the summer.

Firstly, your house is likely to look its very best.

The bright days and long evenings mean that your accommodation will look light and airy, and any views from the house will be accentuated. Your garden will be in full bloom and adds real value to the purchaser’s perception of your home - they won’t just be looking at rooms! If it is a family house, children’s slide/swings etc. can only make the house feel more like a home - a real hot button for the family buyer.

Longer evenings also mean that the opportunity for positive viewings is extended, as partners can view together.

Serious buyers do not let holidays, sports, etc. get in their way and are sometimes frustrated by the reduction in choice, as other sellers delay bringing their property to market or sometimes withdraw their homes over the summer holidays. Those with children may be under some pressure to secure a property before the new school year and, as a result, could be prepared to pay a higher price in return for a swift purchase.

September is also a popular time for those moving jobs. They will certainly be hoping to move in towards the end of the summer so they can get the move out of the way before putting all their energies into their new position.

So, if you are considering the possibility of selling, or know someone else who is, why not help us supply the demand that we’re anticipating this summer. It could pay you handsomely.

Pictures: Forfar House, Bathgate currently on the market with Turpie &Co

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One of the most interesting safety gadgets is the £89 Nest Protect, a smart smoke detector. The Protect can tell the difference between burnt toast and a serious problem, and it can warn you of problems by sending a message to your phone.

The Nest Protect is part of a growing trend of home automation, with both Google and Apple encouraging firms to make devices that connect to our phones and help keep us safe. That doesn’t just mean sounding smoke alarms and keeping an eye on our houses. It can also mean keeping your kids safe. The My Buddy Tag (£39) is a smartwatch that alerts you if your child starts to wander off, or if it’s submerged in water for more than ten seconds. It connects to your phone via Bluetooth and you can have more than one tag if you’re looking after more than one child.

Products such as the Cuff smart bracelet (from around £40 via the US) are designed to share notifications from your phone, but they also have an alert mode that enables you to contact friends, family or colleagues in an emergency without having to reach for your phone. The US$120 Guardian Angel is based on a similar idea but takes a different approach: if you’re feeling uncomfortable

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3. Blaze Laserlight bicycle safety light.

4. Nest Protect smart smoke alarm.

3 you give it a little squeeze and it calls your phone so you can pretend you’ve been called away. Expect to see lots more such products as the interest in wearable technology increases this year, especially now the Apple Watch is on sale: developers are already working on health, safety and security apps for Apple’s wearable wonder.

If you’ve ever left the house and realised you’d left something switched on, technology can help with that too. Belkin’s WeMo (from about £35) are internet-connected switches that you can automate - for example you can set heaters to go on and off according to the weather forecast or make music start playing if a WeMo with a motion detector spots movement. They also enable you to remotely switch off anything you’d left on by mistake. Fitting your house with a bunch of WeMo switches isn’t cheap, but the price of this kind of product is already falling fast. It’s just a matter of time before internetconnected switches are almost as cheap as their traditional equivalents.

Gadgets can keep you safe on the move, too. The Blaze Laserlight is £125 before you start adding accessories, but it might just save your life. It’s a waterproof, USB-chargeable bike light that uses a laser to project an image of a bike six metres in front of you. That means it warns pedestrians and drivers that you’re near, eradicating the blind spots that result in so many cycling injuries (and bumped pedestrians). LED lights that make bike wheels look like circular neon signs and paint that makes bikes shine brightly in the dark will go on sale later this year too.

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MUSIC REVIEW

The Shock of the New

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After giving a kicking to the lacklustre efforts of long established bands last month, here is a karmic balance looking at new artists.

None of the tracks discussed are likely to trouble Heart FM, but this is the modern world that I’ve learnt about, and each is just a couple of clicks away.

Australian singer/songwriter Courtney Barnett is being pigeonholed as “deadpan pop” which in the old days we used to call writing with wit and style.

“Avant Gardner” is a wonderfully breezy tale of anaphylactic shock which sails close to the territory occupied by Sheryl Crow’s “All I Wanna Do” except when you hear it twice in a row you don’t want to smash your face through a window. Standout line: “The paramedic thinks I’m clever because I play

guitar/I think she’s clever because she stops people dying”.

Landing somewhere between Thelonious Monk and Steely Dan, “Secrets Seem Rehearsed” by Diggs Duke is a warm and infectious song, short bursts of lyrical and horn driven melody alternating around urban beats. If you can get past the horror of a middle aged white guy talking to you about urban beats then give track this a try, it is impossible to dislike.

Final selection is “Swedish Purse” by Wovenhand, who are described as an alternative country band, a definition prepares you in no way for the fusion of mediaeval church organ and apocalyptic folk contained in this striking track. Also, I’m cheating, because it turns out it was released in 2006 but I only heard it last week and I think you should too.

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Tesco Bathgate Prize Draw Summer is upon us and that means … holiday time!

One group in our area that never rest are the Food Bank.

We stared working with the Trussell Trust in 2013, so this the second Summer of our Big Collection.

The weekend of Thursday 2nd to Sunday 4th of July we will once again be welcoming a group of local volunteers into the store to collect for this worthy cause.

If you have any concerns about donating to this charity or need any more information please speak to the volunteers or our staff and they will be able to answer any concerns you may have.

Let’s hope we have a great collection.

My name is Tracey Harrison and I am the community champion for Tesco Bathgate. The main aim of my job is to promote my store as a good neighbour that can bring genuine benefit to my local community. If your group or organisation feels I could help in any way please contact me on 07822 866634 or email me at blackburnroad@communityattesco.co,uk or you can come into the store to meet me in person.

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and Useful Information Saturday 27th June to Sunday 18th August Dibbles and Nibbles at Almond Valley Heritage Centre.Garden & food related special activities for the school holidays. See www.almondvalley.co.uk for full details.

Saturday 27th June to Sunday 23rd August Big Summer Challenge Discover more about West Lothian’s Country Parks by taking up the Big Summer Challenge.

Information from any of the three Country Parks (Polkemmet, Beecraigs or Almondell & Calderwood). Drop in to the Visitor Centre at any of the three Country Parks between 9am – 4.30pm.

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Friday 17th July Meet The McDougalls Holiday Show Regal Theatre, 2pm (90 min including 20 min interval). Price: £8, £7 Child, Family of 4 for £25.

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Saturday 4th July Spectacular Jousting Linlithgow Palace, 12.30pm – 4.30pm. Experience an afternoon of thrills and spills as Linlithgow Palace and Peel hosts its annual jousting tournament. Hear the thunder of hooves and the crack of lances splintering as our daring knights battle it out in the arena in a show of skill and horsemanship. See Historic Scotland website for details. 10% discount on tickets booked online.

Wednesday 22nd July Wonderful Wild Wednesday - Armadale Carrying on from the success of Rural Connect’s Wild Wednesdays, join the Ranger Service and other organisations for a day of nature inspired activities around West Lothian. Look out for it in your area! Suitable for families Meet: Playing field off Avondale Drive, Armadale Time: Drop in between 11am-3pm Cost: free.

Sunday 27th July Torphichen Summer Nights - Passacaglia.

Torphichen Kirk, 7pm, doors open 6.30pm. Ticket Line 07887 867119 or from Torphichen Shop.

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In West Lothian this summer there is plenty for all the family.

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era, played in authentic style on recorders, flutes, violin, viola da gamba and harpsichord.

Part of the Torphichen Summer Nights series: Torphichen Summer Nights is committed to providing outstanding live music. We have an unrivalled setting and we offer a variety of musical styles during our summer programme.

Bathgate Regal Community Theatre - The Regal hosts an exciting programme of film, music, theatre, comedy and children’s events. See www. bathgateregal.org for complete listing.

The Stone Ring Events Saturday 25th July: A Day of Healing. Drop in between 11am – 4pm.

Sessions between £5 & £20.

The Stone Ring, 40 Kings Street, Bathgate.

To include your event here, please email editor@konectdirectory.co.uk or call 07854 492638.

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There is equine action at the Jousting at Linlithgow Palace on 4th & 5th July, Scotch Hop (also at Linlithgow Palace) on 15th, 22nd & 29th July, 5th & 12th August.

Party at the Palace is back on the 8th and 9th August and also in Linlithgow visit the Canal Centre for their annual Fun Day on 16th August; the highlight of the afternoon is the Cardboard Boat Race.

Whilst in Linlithgow why not enjoy the impeccable service at the Linlithgow Burgh Halls Café? It’s the ideal place for you to meet friends for morning coffee, lunch or afternoon tea - or all three!

Eat and drink on the wonderful outdoor terrace, then have a stroll around the town.

If you like great food in a relaxed, picturesque setting, why not try the Hopetoun Farm Grill located at the Farm Shop. It’s open from 19th June until 30th August serving freshly grilled produce from the estate plus weekly themes, including American style pulled meats week and BBQ week.

In addition to the many events taking place in West Lothian why not have a day out at the various great attractions including Almond Valley Heritage Centre for Dibbles and Nibbles – a selection of garden and food related activities; Five Sisters Zoo to visit over 170 different species of animal; and the Scottish Owl Centre for a day in Polkemmet Park, combining the Owl Centre’s spectacular flying displays and other park activities such as adventure playground, 9-hole golf course, golf driving range, bowling green, woodland walks and cafe.

Are you a tourism-related business or food and drink outlet interested in the benefits of membership of Visit West Lothian?

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continued from page 9 Almond Valley Heritage Centre has a

recently developed tearoom with home-grown fruit & veg and a brand new “shepherds hut” kiosk that will serve refreshments in their orchard. www. almondvalley.co.uk. Almond Valley Heritage Trust, Millfield, Livingston, EH54 7AR. Tel: 01506 414957.

Exciting news from EQHQ in Livingston– they are opening their “0506” Kitchen and Bar on 28th June, and have large garden at the back of the club with BBQ facilities and full bar service, where you can take your meal. The garden seats around 120 and, as owner Darren enthuses “with outdoors drinking, the food has to be the focus....” With their own bespoke burger and fantastic grill and rib selection, and chef coming from a Harvey Nichols restaurant background, this sounds like one to definitely check out this summer. Family friendly, food served 11am to 10pm. www.eqhq.co.uk/0506kitchen-bar 1 Almondside, Howden West Road, Livingston EH54 6NB. Tel: 01506 433367.

The historic Livingston Inn has tables at the back of the pub and food served 7 days. 2 Main Street, Livingston, West Lothian EH54 7AF Tel:01506 413054.

The Lime Kiln and Tony Macaroni, both on the boulevard in Livi, have tables on decking at the front.

Hopetoun Farm Grill is a pop-up style eatery

running until August at Hopetoun Farm Shop.

Select your steak from the butchery then take it to the grill set up outside (there is a gazebo, and a marquee with sides in case of bad weather) to get it grilled while you wait. Selection of salads and sides, ice cream and cakes to make a meal of it, with weekly themes such as pulled meats, sausages (huge range of Hopetoun sausage) and BBQ. www. hopetoun.co.uk/farm-shop-home.html. Newton, Hopetoun Wood, Broxburn EH52 6QZ. Tel: 01506 830716.

Heading out in the Calders direction, The Black Bull Inn in Mid Calder has a small sheltered

beer garden with mature trees offering shade as well as sunny spots. Order at the bar and the staff attempt to keep up table service outside but at busy times clients sometimes beat them back to the bar! Lunches and dinners 7 days. www. blackbullmidcalder.co.uk. 4-10 Market Street, Mid Calder EH53 0AA. Tel: 01506 882170.

The Grapes Bistro in East Calder has a large

beer garden, recently totally refurbished – five picnic benches all recently renovated and all with parasols, and new flower planters making it a nice environment. If you let bar staff know when you go in that you want to eat outside they will provide full table service outside. The beer garden is open every day to 9pm, and food is served daily from 12noon to 8pm. 130 Main Street, East Calder. Tel: 01506 881896.

For somewhere completely different – Milk at Jupiter Artland is the cafe within the sculpture

park near East Calder and is open to everyone, not just for the sculpture park customers. Drive through the stunning Jenks landforms that are part of the artland, and make your way to the courtyard where there is full table service in a covered outdoors area (great for when it’s warm but drizzly) or a small sun trap garden. Open every day 10am to 5pm in July and August, and Thursdays to Sundays in September. Sandwiches, soups, light meals, amazing salads and artisanal coffees. http://www. cafemilk.co.uk/jupiter-artland located within Jupiter Artland, Bonnington House Steadings, Wilkieston, EH27 8BB. Tel: 0131 629 6022.

Finally, if you’re visiting Five Sisters Zoo this summer, there is outdoor dining available at their café; they have an ice cream parlour and burger van ( weather permitting) as well as a picnic area available with a fabulous new dome. www. fivesisterszoo.co.uk Gavieside, West Calder, West Lothian EH55 8PT. Tel: 01506 870000.

[Editor’s note: we have not personally eaten at every single one of these establishments recently]

Linlithgow Burgh Halls. Photo courtesy of Visit West Lothian.

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Recipes from Hopetoun Farm Shop

BBQ Chicken Glaze Ingredients: 8 chicken thighs skin on Jar of lime chutney Tomato sauce Dark soya sauce Hopetoun honey Method: Take one sealable food bag and pour all ingredients into the bag.

Throw in the chicken thighs, seal over and massage the chicken for at least 5 minutes.

Refrigerate for 24 hours.

Preheat the oven to 220 and cook chicken thighs for 5 minutes then turn the temperature down to 180 degrees for a further 15 minutes.

Finish off the thighs on a hot BBQ for 7-8 minutes turning once only.

Blue Cheese Burger (gluten free) Ingredients: 500g lean Hopetoun Aberdeen Angus steak mince 1 onion Salt and pepper Kintyre Blue sheep’s cheese Chilli flakes (optional) Method: Blitz the onion in the blender until it forms a paste.

Mix all ingredients together except the cheese thoroughly in a large bowl.

Divide mixture into 12 golf ball size portions and shape into burgers.

Lay out 6 burgers and add a tablespoon of blue cheese onto the centre of each.

Place another burger on the top of each and mould together to form 6 burgers stuffed with cheese.

Chill for at least 2 hours, preferably over night.

BBQ for 3-4 minutes on each side.

Hopetoun Farm Shop, Hopetoun Woods, Newton, EH52 6QZ Tel: 01506 830716. www.hopetounfarmshop.co.uk

The Almond Avon Reconnection programme

Next Public Consultation 19th August, 7p m at Howden Park Centre, Livingston

River Forth Fisheries Trust

Covering over 79km of river length and flowing through West Lothian, Falkirk and Edinburgh, the Almond and Avon Rivers were at the forefront of the industrial revolution stimulating the rise of mills, mining and agriculture and shaping the communities along their banks.

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189 km2 with But these historic activities had a lasting physical impact on the rivers and downgraded their condition.

The River Forth Fisheries Trust (which advances the environmental protection and improvement of all rivers which enter the Forth Estuary and the Firth of Forth) has received initial support of £1.55 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency’s Water Environment Fund for an exciting project that will reconnect local communities with the Almond and Avon, and improve the natural heritage for both wildlife and community enjoyment.

Rugby Club Weir next to Almond Park Over the next year the Trust will engage with volunteer groups, community councils, landowners and members of the community to make sure everyone has a chance to have a say about the projects (see box below for list of projects).

Local communities will be involved in essential conservation work to restore and protect the rivers for aquatic wildlife, such as migratory fish like salmon and sea trout, as well as other species which rely on the water environment. Paths will be improved to create better access and interpretation produced in conjunction with local heritage trusts. There will also be awareness raising events, skills training with accredited qualifications, and volunteer events to promote and enhance the natural heritage.

As an example, the River Almond Barriers project will look at ways to help migratory fish over the manmade barriers on the river - there are 57 suspected obstacles in the Almond catchment alone and seven main barriers that are causing the most impact for migratory fish and the river connectivity. The Trust will engage the community view on options from full removal of weirs to creation of fish paths.

If you would like to be involved and kept up to date with the progress of the programme please contact Jonathan at j.louis@fishforth.co.uk or visit our website www.fishforth.co.uk/rfft and sign up to our mailing list. You can also follow us on Twitter @forthfishtrust or like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ riverforthfisheriestrust

Almond Avon Reconnection programme projects are: Bathgate Water Restoration Project • Killandean Blue/Green Network Project • Upper Avon River Restoration Project • Upper Avon Riparian Improvement Project • Gogar Burn Reconnection Project • River Almond Barriers Project • Almond/Avon Invasive Non-Native Species Project • Riverfly Monitoring Project

clubs & classes

Sports, Hobbies, Learning, Support Groups & more...

BATHGATE Bathgate & District Flower Club We are a friendly group who meet on the 3rd Monday of each month from September to June (no meeting in December) in the Regal theatre Bathgate at 7.15pm. We have a Floral Art demonstrator at each meeting who does around 5 arrangements which are given as raffle prizes at each meeting. We also arrange outings each year. The club was established 48 years ago and we celebrate our 50th Anniversary in September 2015. Contact Carole.

Hawkins48@yahoo.com

Bathgate History Group We are a friendly group who meet on a Wednesday afternoon at 2pm in The Tryst behind St John’s Church, Mid Street, Bathgate. We have interesting speakers on various topics with tea and coffee. A warm welcome awaits old and new members, the first meeting for the 2014/2015 session is Wednesday 3rd September. For further information contact Dorothy on 01506 652505.

Simply Play Provides flexible after school care and holiday programmes for children aged 5-14. Our clubs are based in Simpsons Primary School Community Wing and Bathgate Partnership Centre. We offer a range of indoor and outdoor play experiences until 6pm Mon-Fri. Sessions are paid for as they are booked with no fee for `holding` an unused space. For more information visit www.simplyplay.org or call 01506 856444.

Any Dog ‘ll Do Rescue Group A friendly group of volunteers based in and around Bathgate. Looking for new members to help raise awareness and fundraise for the dog rescue charity. A good way to meet new, like-minded people and have fun at the same time. Contact Lyn Pattison on info@anydogildorescue. org to find out when the group will next meet and how to get involved.

Zumba and Piloxing with Lindsay Simpson Primary School, Bathgate Tuesday Zumba® 7.15-8.15pm; Piloxing® 8.20pm-9.20pm East Calder Church Hall Monday Zumba® 7-8pm Facebook Zumba with Lindsay Email: lindsayandersondance@yahoo.co.uk. Tel: 07834 183084

Parent and Toddler’s St Johns Church, Mid Street Fridays during term time, 9.30-11.30 am. From Birth to Pre-schoolers. For further information, contact Irene on 01506 654579

Simpson Art Club We meet every Tuesday 7 - 9pm in the community wing of the Simpson Primary School, Bathgate All over 18, including beginners, are welcome; Regular demonstrations and teaching from professional artists, work in all mediums. For further information email simpsonartclub@gmail.com. Contact 07762 933138

Baby and Toddler activities Kidzeco, 20-24 George Street, Bathgate, EH48 1PW Range of classes including soft play, storytelling, craft and dance. Please call Kidzeco for class times and availability on 01506 815534.

Lead a Happier Life

Scout Hall, Majoriebank Street. Thursdays 7pm – 9pm

We meet monthly to learn about empowering ourselves to lead the life we want and deserve.

With different with guest speakers on happiness related topics. Also meet in between times to go walking/theatre/ other personal development workshops. Meet 1st Mon of each month at Community Wing, Marina Road, Boghall, Bathgate EH48 1SY (next to the school) 7.00 pm. For more info contact Carol on 07800 772607.

Bathgate Concert Orchestra

2nd Bathgate Girls’ Brigade

We are a friendly, enthusiastic group of musicians and are always happy to welcome new players of whatever level.

We rehearse on Friday evenings during school term time from 7:30pm-9:30pm at St John’s Church Bathgate. Anyone interested in coming along to join us should contact the Secretary Joan Proven at Joan_Proven@hotmail.com Tel: 0131 331 3187. See www.batchgateconcertorchestra.org.uk.

You can also find us on facebook.

Meets on Wednesday evenings in St John’s Church Halls, Mid Street.

Explorers P1-3 Girls: 6.15pm - 7.30pm Juniors P4-7 Girls: 7.00pm - 8.30pm Brigaders S1-S6 Girls: 7.00pm - 8.30pm Please contact Alison Weddell (Captain) on tel 07710 619264 or email alison.weddell@gmail.com for further details.

West Lothian 50 Plus Network

The Stone Ring

New members always welcome for educational, social, recreational and cultural activities.

Monthly meet-ups, visits and day trips. Over 25 different activity groups, including arts, crafts, walking, theatre etc.

See www.westlothian50plusnetwork.co.uk or call 01506 635510. Office hours Mon - Fri 10am - 2pm.

40 King Street, Bathgate Beginners Self awareness & Development. Mon 7-9.30 pm (approx) £6.50. Moot - Every 2nd Wed of the Month.

7-9.30pm (approx) £5.

Thai Chi Fridays - 6.30-8.30pm (approx) £25 per month.

31st West Lothian Scouts

Yoga Class For people living with long term conditions.

Bathgate Community Centre, 5–6.30pm on Wednesdays.

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Class is run by KICC Active Lothian, a partnership with MS Therapy Centre Lothian. £5.50 per class or £20 for four weeks. First class is free! Call Joanna on 07436 102726 to book.

Bathgate Playgroup Bathgate Partnership Centre Mon–Fri 9-11.30am and afternoon sessions Mon & Wed 12.30-3.30pm KONECT

Newland Concert Brass Friendly band based in Bathgate. We welcome brass and percussion players of all ages and abilities.

Training Band Mondays 6.30 – 7.30pm in Bathgate Partnership Centre. Junior Band Mondays 6.30 – 7.50pm in Bathgate Partnership Centre. Senior Band Mondays 8.00 – 9.30pm in the band hall on Belvedere Rd. For more information see the website at www.newlandconcertbrass. org.uk

MOMS (Mums Offering Mums Support) Kidzeco, 20-24 George Street, Bathgate, EH48 1PW Mon 1pm–3pm. Group for new and expectant mums to meet other mums, share ideas and experiences and generally have a chat and a cuppa! £1 includes hot drink. Call Kidzeco for more info 01506 815534.

Polkemmet Country Park. Dates for 2015 are: 12/04; 10/05; 14/06; 12/07; 09/08; 13/09; 11/10; 08/11.

Please contact the Ranger Service on 01501 743905, Polkemmet@westlothian.gov.uk or visit the Friends of Polkemmet Facebook page if you would like to join us.

WESTER INCH Wester Inch Parent & Toddler Group Thursday mornings 9am - 11am. £1 per adult and 50p per child. For more information contact us via our facebook page Wester Inch Parent and Toddler Group or email on westerinchtoddlers@hotmail.com

other areas

Pop Skool

New Town Roller Girls

Dance / Singing fun classes for ALL! Based in the brand new Boghall Community Wing. www.popskool.com Monday Evenings 5.30 - 6.30 Minis (4 - 7yrs) 6.30 - 7.30 Juniors (8 - 11yrs) 6.30 - 8.00 Seniors (12 - 15yrs) 7.30 - 9.00 Elite (16yrs+)

Roller Derby team, meeting 9-10pm on Wednesdays at Craigswood Xcite. New members welcome, contact us via our Facebook page www.facebook.com/NewTownRollerGirls or email newtownrollergirls@hotmail.co.uk. Please contact us before coming to your first session so that we can sort equipment for you.

Regal Music Club The Regal Theatre, Bathgate For anyone who loves music. We meet fortnightly on Wednesdays. 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Come along to chat, discuss, meet new people, eat biscuits. You don’t need to play or sing but if you do there is always a chance to perform. Check out the facebook page or just drop in. £2 including refreshments.

PACE (Parents and Children’s English) Group Bathgate Early Years Centre For parents and pre-school children where English is not first language. Come along for songs, play and crafts. Fridays 10am to 11.15am. Tel: 01056 776234.

Bathgate Reading Group Simpson Library, Bathgate Meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 6.00pm, all adults are welcome.

Fitsteps - Get fit ‘Strictly style!’

An energetic, upbeat dance class that mixes the graceful steps of Ballroom and the up-tempo steps of Latin to create funfilled classes where you don’t even realise you’re getting fit!

No partner required.Wednesday 7.30 – 8.15pm, St Mary’s Hall, Bathgate- £5.00. Thursday 7.30-8.15pm- Currie Community High School- £5.00. For more info contact Lianne on 07737 927463. Email: moveitdanceandfitness@gmail.com. Like us on facebook.

Bathgate Memory Cafe Kaim Park Hotel, Edinburgh Road, Bathgate A meeting place and caring supportive group for people with dementia and their carers. The Memory Cafe runs the 1st Monday of every month from 1.30pm to 3.00pm. For more information please contact Alzheimer Scotland on 01506 533114.

Friends of Polkemmet Country Park Group meets on the second Sunday each month between 10am – 12pm to carry out practical conservation projects in KONECT

West Lothian Clarion Cycling club – our aim is to help cyclists plan and reach their own goals through training with, and seeking advice and support from fellow club members. Weekly club runs leave from Linlithgow Leisure Centre and East Calder Sports Centre. See www.westlothianclarion.co.uk or email secretary@westlothianclarion.co.uk

Lothian Running Club Welcome runners of any standard. We believe that running clubs are not just for the elite (although we will let fast people join too). Suitable for all ages and we have a junior section too from age 6. Training sessions in/around Livingston, meet at Inveralmond High, Craigswood Sports Centre and Dechmont Law car park. For more info see website www.lothianrunningclub.co.uk.

West Lothian Breast Cancer Support Group Meets on the first Tuesday of each month, in the Ability Centre, Carmondean, Livingston, from 7pm-9pm. Further details and information, contact Nan McDonald tel 01506 655739.

The Tree Club Office at 19c South Bridge Street, Bathgate. West Lothian’s only afterschool club for children and teenagers with additional support needs. Stimulating and creative activities with high staff to child ratio. See www.thetreeclub.org.uk

Alternative Company Entertainers (ACE) Meet every Thursday in Whitburn academy at 7:00 – 9pm.

Ages 5 to 105+. Contact acompanyentertainers@gmail.com or find us on facebook.

To include your club or class, email details to editor@konectdirectory.co.uk.

Charity and not-for-profit groups are free, there is a small charge for other listings. See our website for details. www.konectdirectory.co.uk

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Accessories M & A Jewellery Barber Razor Sharp Bathrooms Bathgate Bathroom Studio Ekco Cafe/Tearoom The Courtyard Cafe

17 7 12 27 5

Car Bodywork Car Medic Chips Away

35 33

Car Service & Repair Ace Exhausts & Tyres Formula 1 MOT M & S Auto Solutions Meadowpark Garage

35 35 33 4

Children’s Activities / Entertainment Moo Music Children’s Nursery Wee Gems

Florist The Flower Stop

31 5

Garden & Landscaping All Year Round Landscapes Beatson’s Gardens Galore Naia Garden Services

Oven Cleaner The Clean Team

10 10 4 5

Painter/Decorator Nu Walls

Gifts The Kilt Studio

17

Hairdresser Eva Morrison

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Heating Services L & S Heating Mech A Tech

12 13 37

5

Insurance NFU Mutual

15

Kitchens Alba Kitchens Ekco S & S

6 27 2

Leaflet Delivery The Leaflet Lady

14

Locksmith West Lothian Locksmith

10

17

Computer Services Sprint Computers

11

Electrician D B Electrics Simply Electrical

12 14

Solution to June Crossword

Across: 1 Airy, 3 Umbrella, 9 Dragged, 10 Fight, 11 Combinations, 13 Tissue, 15 Weasel, 17 Dictionaries, 20 Inner, 21 Diocese, 22 Swelling, 23 Ales.

18 25

MSP/MP SNP

24

HOTEL Fairway Hotel

Complementary Therapies Access 2 Balance

Mobility Ableworld Med-Ecosse

Furniture & Furnishings Grove Bedding

4

Cleaning Services Clean Bee Domestic Cleaning Ltd 13 Strata Cleaning Limited 13

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Estate Agent Turpie

6 13 4

Pet Services Baileys Dog Salon Morven’s Dog Grooming

23 22

Pet Supplies Coxydene

22

Roofing Simply Roofing

10

Swimming Classes Swim IT Ltd

16

Takeaway Baguette Express The Courtyard Cafe

47 5

Tattoo Removal Tatta Ltd

16

Vet Riverside Veterinary Practice

23

Windows 1st Choice Glazing Weathertight Windows & Doors

14 11

Solution to Sudoku Page 36

Down: 1 Audacity, 2 Realm, 4 Midday, 5 Refrigerator, 6 Legends, 7 Anti, 8 Agricultural, 12 Glistens, 14 Science, 16 Cordon, 18 Ideal, 19 Aids.

Whilst every care is taken to ensure accuracy, the publisher cannot accept responsibility for loss, damage or omission caused by error in the printing of an advertisement.The Konect Directory does not endorse any advertising material that appears in this publication.

Adverts are accepted on the understanding that descriptions of goods and services are fair and accurate. All material is accepted for publication on the understanding that it is copyright free.The Konect Directory accepts no liability for any subsequent copyright issues. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the prior consent of the publisher.

Publisher: Lothian Publications Ltd, Overton Farmhouse, Kirknewton, EH27 8DD. Editor: Helen-Jane Shearer 07854 492638 hj@konectdirectory.co.uk

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Crolla’s Ice Cream now available!

Cone £1.00 Double Cone £1.70 Waffle Cone £1.70 Add Flake 25p 1 Scoop Tub £1.30 2 Scoop Tub £2.40

£1

Baguette 1st Wednesday of the month

£3

Baguette Meal Deal

3 Scoop Tub £3.50 Milkshakes £2.50 / £3.50 Smoothies £2.50 / £3.50 Hot Waffles & Ice Cream 1 Scoop £2.30 2 Scoops £3.50

Cones from

£1

Pizza ● 7” £2.50 ● 10” £4.00 ● 12” £5.50

Baguette, can of juice and packet of crisps

All offers with this advert only. Valid at Baguette Express Bathgate only. One offer per customer at a time.

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