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Editor’s Message We're excited to include four pages of vouchers with special offers from local businesses in the month's magazine. They are mainly for use in January when you're all spent-out from Christmas shopping, although some of them are valid in December too so take a careful look through. We're impressed that so many local businesses responded to our call for special offers to help our readers through the lean month of January. Hang onto this issue of Konect as it is a joint December/January issue – we don't produce a separate issue for January.

We love producing the December issue - lots of Christmassy adverts and events and a really festive feel to it. There is a great community spirit here in Bathgate as shown by the many events arranged in the local community – see the article and poster on pages 8 and 9 about this year's arrangements for Bathgate's traditional Christmas celebrations. And as usual, articles on local people, events, walk feature and a technology update are all included.

Congratulations to Ron Tickle who won the crossword competition in last month's magazine. The crossword isn't a competition this month, but do turn to the voucher pages towards the back of the magazine for a fantastic range of special offers.

Thanks for reading Konect, have a great festive season and we'll be back in 2014 with the February issue.

Helen-Jane, Editor hj@konectdirectory.co.uk 07854 492638

Contents Features Bathgate's Christmas 8 Scottish Medical Supplies 16 Rococo 18 Vouchers 43,45,47,49 Regulars Technology 32

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The Konect Directory is delivered to 10,000 homes throughout Bathgate and Torphichen. Copies are also left at the library, post offices, convenience stores and other locations around Bathgate.

Advertising enquiries: Charlene Gaffney 07772 941899 charlene@konectdirectory.co.uk Jenny Thomson 07824 469266 jenny@konectdirectory.co.uk Advert booking deadline: 10th of the month prior to print Artwork/copy deadline: 13th of the month prior to print

Front cover photograph by Stuart Vance: Bathgate Torchlight Procession

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Feature

Festive traditions in Bathgate Town Centre

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by local school children in seasonal costume, with traditional musical entertainment by local bands.

It is nearly that time of year when our thoughts turn to the traditions and festivities of the year end, as well as the cold weather! It appears that 2013 should be no different.

This draws us to the annual festive Christmas celebrations planned in Bathgate town centre, which this year takes place on its traditional diary slot, the first Saturday of December (7th December 2013).

Street entertainment is provided for all the family during the afternoon in the Steelyard, to include face painting, street entertainers, birds of prey and kids roundabout. Why not also visit Santa in his Grotto, with those last minute gift requests!

These celebrations are now firmly rooted in the community calendar and the event has evolved over the past two decades and more.

It was initially perceived as a Friday evening activity: to celebrate the arrival of Christmas and Santa Claus (on many occasions by train!) More recently it has developed into the present Saturday event, to assist in drawing in residents and visitors to the town centre, facilitating greater footfall and encouraging the retention and maximisation of local expenditure, by local people in the local economy.

Bathgate Santa Parade. Photographer: Stuart Vance

The 2013 programme (see advert on page 9) will not disappoint, whether you are a longstanding Bathgate resident, a relatively new part of the town's growing community, or just a visitor who is keen to see what is happening in Bathgate.

The final spectacle to the day is the traditional Torchlight Procession with Santa, commencing from 4pm in the Steelyard.

Come early to join in or be disappointed.

On its return to the Steelyard there will be a short carol service, followed by the big Christmas Tree Lights on!

There is entertainment for all the family and their friends in the Steelyard and Pedestrian Precinct (George Street), all courtesy on the day of West Lothian Council.

The day promises to be a memorable occasion for all the family, so if you are looking for a little treat and experience then pop into the town centre and enjoy what it has to offer this Christmas.

The day commences at 12.30 with the welcoming of Santa Claus and the Santa Parade which assembles at Balbardie Primary School (Torphichen Street). Santa travels by horse and carriage, accompanied

Further details can be obtained by contacting West Lothian Council Nairn Pearson, BID & Town Centre Manager, Tel. 01506 637537

Bathgate Torchlight Procession. Photographer: Stuart Vance

Christmas Celebrations in Bathgate Saturday 7th December 12noon – 5.30pm in the Steelyard and Pedestrian Precinct Entertainment for all the family organised by West Lothian Council.

12:30 : Santa Parade Leaves Balbardie Primary School at 12.30pm.

Parade along Torphichen Street, Hopetoun Street, North Bridge Street, South Bridge Street to Steelyard.

1pm - 4pm : Street Entertainment for all the

family in the Steelyard Face painting, street entertainers, birds of prey, visit Santa in his grotto.

4pm for 4.15pm : Torchlight Procession 4.45pm - 5.15pm (Approx) : Carol Service and

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Property Matters “Don’t wait till Spring!”

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As we find ourselves in the middle of the dark winter months, there is usually the feeling that it would probably be best to wait until the spring before putting your property on the market. After all, spring is traditionally associated with a time of change and this has always had a bearing on the property market.

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However, we would urge some caution on this. Firstly, serious buyers do not give up over the Winter, and can even become frustrated by lack of choice as many properties are withdrawn from the market over Christmas in the mistaken belief that nobody will be looking at this time of year. You can take advantage of this temporary imbalance of supply and demand by being one of the properties that is actually new on the market! Whilst viewing activity may be slightly less frenetic, you can be assured that every viewing will count, as you will only be dealing with serious buyers.

Many sellers will inevitably wait until the spring before putting their property on the market – which could flood the market and potentially thwart prices. However, the current backlog of frustrated buyers are already looking today.

So if you are contemplating selling in the next 6 months, we suggest you take advantage of the situation, be strategic, and position your property for an early sale at a time when demand is likely to outstrip supply – which is about now!

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Spotlight on:

Scottish Medical Supplies

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Scottish Medical Supplies Ltd opened its doors on 2nd April this year (much hindered by the weather) to provide a vital, reliable and ethical one-stop-shop for mobility and care needs.

We have run the Mobility Tyres outlet and website at Whitburn for five years, providing sales, service & repairs, batteries, tyres, tubes and various bits and pieces, including wet weather gear, bags and walking aids.

I wanted to progress the company and had been trying to source the perfect premises for a while - I found it! We now have fantastic new purpose-built premises to showcase our range of scooters, riser/recliner chairs, shoes and slippers for swollen feet, home nursing and daily living aids and much more.

The new shop at the west end of Bathgate, on the A89, has car parking, disabled access ramp and toilet and is serviced by both local and county buses, with bus stops on either side of the Glasgow Road within 50 yards of the premises. We are the last shop on the way out of Bathgate – or the first on the way in!

An extension to the premises is due for completion mid December, and will allow us to stock home nursing and adjustable beds, and a much larger range of riser recliner and high back chairs.

Scooter repairs and servicing, including supplier approved warranty work, will always be available to buyers of powered and mechanical/electrical products.

The business already has a large client base, with annual servicing and an onsite engineering presence much valued, something sadly lacking with many mobility companies these days.

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By Lorraine Hadden

Most minor repairs can be carried out at the home address, however we have a workshop for more complex repairs. Local collection and delivery are all part of the service.

A range of Riser Recliner Chairs, as well as Fireside chairs, most of which are made in Britain, can be supplied within 3-5 working days, as well as a bespoke service for those not in such a hurry! Recliner/Comfi chairs for pressure relief, and comfi porter chairs for use in nursing and care facilities are available - these can be ordered with specialist pressure care and breathable continence fabric. The range can accommodate up to 70 stone user weight.

A dedicated shoe fitting area is being developed within the mobility shop, supplying modern male and female styles of shoes and slippers for swollen feet.

Lastly, pressure care products such as nursing beds, mattresses and toppers will also be a priority once the premises extension is complete. Wheelchair cushions and smaller items will be available in the meantime, along with continence and toileting aids.

Such is the vast array of products in the mobility sector, SMS Ltd will endeavour to meet most people’s needs, and they can be conďŹ dent of excellent after sales service.

Come in and see us!

Andrew and Lorraine Opening times: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 10am - 4pm Tel 01506 638160 / 01501 744999

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Scottish Medical Supplies Ltd 133 Glasgow Road, Bathgate, EH48 2QW

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● Shoes & slippers for swollen feet ● Riser Recliners ● High Back Chairs ● Home Nursing Beds ● Pressure Care mattresses/cushions ● Kylie continence products ● Daily Living Aids ● New & used scooters ● Service & Repair ● Stockists of batteries, tyres & spares (Parking and disabled facilities on site)

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basics of Aromatherapy, Reflexology and Reiki presented by qualified BSc Degree therapists. Prices from £60.

We are open 7 days a week and have 5 highly experienced hairdressers whose services range from cuts, colours, hair up's to extensions.

Wedding packages are available upon request.

We offer late night appointments and senior citizens discounts.

manager, Rococo Colin Wylie is our Asyra Bio-Energetic Health Screening and Tu Nia Chinese Massage therapist. The Asyra diagnoses food intolerances, advises on vitamins and digestive enzymes required for your body, looks at organ function and commonly diagnoses candida, heavy metals, moulds and parasites with the body. It may even highlight spinal misalignments, all for only £45.

Rococo

Rococo is Bathgate’s hotspot for feeling good. We offer an extensive range of therapies focused on improving mobility after injury or ill health. Clinics are led by BSc Degree practitioners Lisa Beveridge and Karen Jackson with guest therapists including Lisa Mcilwraith offering additional therapies at competitive prices.

Chris is our fully licensed and highly experienced resident Tattoo Artist here at Rococo, HDink Body Art. His work is top quality specialising in new school tattoos, custom designs, cover ups, portraits and realistic tattoos. All work is carried out in a sterile environment.

Lisa Beattie, Stacey Walker and Danielle Russell offer manicure, pedicure, gel nails and acrylics at highly competitive prices. Danielle is our beauty therapist offering additional treatments and Stacey is a photographic makeup artist. Spray tans are available. Late night and Sunday appointments are popular.

Laura Anderson is our teeth whitening expert.

Treatments are peroxide free so cause no damage to the gums or teeth. Laura works evenings and weekends with amazing results. Another expert, Dilys Meikle offers Anti Wrinkle Injections and Dermal Filler treatments.

Rococo offers Tarot and Angel Card Readings, Aura and Crystal Readings and hosts regular Psychic Evenings with guest Mediums. We hold workshops including Past Life Regression, Soul Retrieval and Angel. Prices vary from £10 - £35.

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Dr Gregorio Torchia PhD specialises in nutrition. By using tests which include a physical assessment using ultra sound scans and other diagnostics, he analyses your nutritional status and assess your likelihood of contracting various diseases.

His goal is to improve your health using the pharmacological power of food in your diet and provides personalised nutritional recommendations. Free 30 minute pre-visit consultations are offered at Rococo.

Here at Rococo your personal fitness is important to us. Brandon and David McBeath, both Personal Trainers, offer Circuit Training and Total Toning classes on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6pm for £4,and Wednesdays at 1pm where babies and children are welcome.

Martial Arts and 1:1 training is available by appointment costing £20 for 1 ½ hours, for up to three people.

We have on display and for sale a range of crystal gemstone bespoke jewellery designed

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We look forward to your visit at our new and exciting hub located in Bathgate. A friendly welcome awaits you.

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Spotlight on:

Heartlands Development

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Taylor Wimpey at Heartlands has now officially opened three showhomes at the new Heartlands development that’s situated just off the new junction 4A of the M8 motorway.

Taylor Wimpey at Heartlands offers a range of two, three and four bedroom homes with prices starting from £116,000. It is the first development of new family homes to be available at Heartlands* – a new £650m residential, business, retail, and leisure destination situated half way between Edinburgh and Glasgow.

The development enjoys a central location in West Lothian, and is perfectly situated to take advantage of access to the M8 motorway ensuring excellent transport links to Edinburgh, Glasgow and central Scotland. Future transport plans within the Heartlands* masterplan include a public transport interchange and park & ride facility - making it a superb choice for commuters.

With a choice of customer buying schemes such as Help to Buy (Scotland), Easymove, or part-exchange– there’s a wide range of incentives that are available to help buyers to get on the move.

Karen Armstrong, sales and marketing director for Taylor Wimpey East Scotland adds: “Taylor Wimpey at Heartlands boasts an impressive range of 99 new homes which are designed to offer stylish and practical layouts that make everyday living easy.

“Our showhomes are now open and offer families an opportunity to come along and see for themselves the style, quality and craftsmanship they can expect if they buy a new home from Taylor Wimpey.”

For more information on the range of new homes available visit www.taylorwimpey.co.uk/heartlands. The showhomes are located off Polkemmet Road, and normal opening hours are Thursday to Monday from 10am-5.30pm, alternatively call 01501 640 566. For information on the Heartlands masterplan visit www.heartlands-scotland.com.

Enjoy slice of life at By LorraineaHadden Heatlands * features of the overall Heartlands community will be delivered over a period of time and could be subject to change.

About Heartlands

Heartlands is a new £650m business, retail, residential and sporting destination, comprising 610 hectares (2.32 square miles) of land directly to the west of Whitburn. One of the largest reclamation and regeneration projects in Europe, the Heartlands Development currently includes plans for 2,000 homes, two 18-hole golf courses, a business park, a supermarket, leisure and education facilities.

With sustainability at the heart of the project, Heartlands will create a vibrant community, with an array of diverse housing styles that will attract high quality, skilled employment to the area and stimulate investment in support of the economic growth and development of the region. For more information, please visit www.heartlands-scotland.com Kimberley Bishop, sales executive for Taylor Wimpey East Scotland, with the 3-D Monro showhome cake to celebrate the opening of the showhomes, alongside Alex Muirhead, Development Director of Ecosse Regeneration with a hand from four year old Olivia Lambie.

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Enjoy drinks & canapes on arrival before being welcomed into our Torchfire Suite to the sound of bagpipes. Enjoy a delicious 5 Course meal followed by entertainment from our Resident DJ who will be sure to get your feet moving.

Celebrate the bells and first footing with us and dance into the early hours.

Traditional Burns Supper Saturday 25th January 2014 Piper and welcome drink on arrival Four course traditional Scottish meal, including address to the Haggis All for £24.50 per person (£10 non-refundable deposit pp) Starting at 7.00 - 7.30pm Don’t miss out as spaces are limited

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Technology

How to choose a cool new camera

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Stand-alone cameras have taken something of a battering in recent years, with smartphone manufacturers cramming ever more megapixels into their models. But even cutting-edge phones such as the iPhone 5s are limited in what they can do: there's only so much room for a lens and sensor in a case that's already packed with electronics - and of course they're expensive too.

Many stand-alone cameras can take better pictures and shoot better video, often for considerably less cash than even the cheapest camera-toting smartphones.

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There are five types of cameras to consider: compacts, which are pocket- and budgetfriendly models that cost from 4) less than £100 to around £200; superzooms, which have a clever lens capable of really impressive zoom levels and cost £250 to £350; compact system cameras, which have swappable lenses but which aren't as big as digital SLR cameras and start at around £400; and digital SLRs, which tend to be the biggest and most powerful models around and can cost anything from £300 to several thousand pounds. The fifth category is stand-alone video cameras, which range from £100ish to over £1,000: many digital cameras do video too, but it isn't their primary focus. No pun intended.

No matter what kind of camera you're looking at, you'll see the same numbers 2) again and again: the camera's megapixels, the lens size, and the lens aperture range. You might think that the camera with the most megapixels is going to be the best, but that isn't always the case: once you go beyond around 6 megapixels you won't notice the difference on a TV screen or in a photo print, although the more megapixels you have the bigger the resulting images will be and the more hard disk space you'll need to store them.

The figure isn't meaningless, but it isn't the most important consideration.

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More megapixels don't always mean it's worth more money Aperture, which is expressed like this "f/1.8" - matters more. It tells you how much light the lens lets in, and the lower it is the better the camera will be in lower light. Some cameras can compensate for low light problems with clever computer processing, such as Sony's BIONZ system.

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As you might expect, the Zoom numbers tell you how well the zoom lens works. On compact cameras that's usually expressed as a multiple, such as 2x or 10x; a 10x zoom will be five times more powerful than a 2x one. Pay no attention to "digital zoom" figures - a digital zoom tries to copy an optical zoom lens by guessing what the image would look like, and the results can be pretty poor.

On compact system cameras and digital SLRs the zoom is more likely to be expressed in millimetres, so for example an 18-55mm lens will do nice wide angle shots but can't zoom in too far, whereas an 18-105mm lens will zoom much further (and cost a lot more).

Video cameras add another set of numbers to think about: the resolution and the frame rate. If you want to record true, futureproof high definition video for playback on UK TVs you'll need a camera that records at 1080p in the European PAL format, which has a frame rate of 24 frames per second. And remember to check that the camera's chosen video recording format - such as MP4, AVCHD - is supported by your computer's video editing software.

IMAGES 1) Samsung Galaxy Zoom phone 2) Nikon D7100 Digital SLR 3) Samsung NX300 compact system 4) Canon Ixus 255 compact camera 5) Sony DSC-HX300 superzoom camera

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Walk feature

A daunder up Dechmont Law

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As for the walk itself, I decided to enjoy the contrast of town and country that is so typical of any green areas around the Lothians – gorgeous walks found so close to built up and industrial areas. To do this I drove to the shopping centre in Livingston, parked up and then headed off from here on foot.

Strange as the word may be to non-Scots, there are many ‘laws’ or hills across Scotland, none more well-known perhaps than Berwick Law – a much used landmark as it can be seen from across the Lothians. It is most definitely worth the vigorous climb up it, but for my limited time when looking for somewhere new to get some exercise and fresh air, I opted this time for the much closer Dechmont Law. Those who live in Dechmont or Livingston have probably scaled this minor hill and walked among the woodland surrounding it, but for those of us in surrounding towns and villages, ‘Decky Hill’ as it is locally known is probably just noticed from the car window.

Someone suggested this walk to me, knowing that I am always looking for somewhere new but nearby to walk and I liked the sound of it, particularly when there is the association of UFO activity (documented in an earlier edition of Konect). It all adds to the ambience of the walk and I am sure regular readers will be well aware that I am partial to combining my fresh air and exercise with a bit of history or architectural interest.

If you want to know more of the strange extra-terrestrial story associated with Dechmont Wood, then see the article our website at www.konectdirectory.co.uk under Local History.

Photo by Jenny Thomson

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Past the football stadium, through the traffic lights and past St John’s hospital, head along the road through three roundabouts. At the fourth roundabout in front of Deans Community High School, take the third exit and head straight on past the school, the road taking you to the public car park for Dechmont Wood and the park. Obviously you can begin your walk here if you don’t want the urban stroll first.

Dechmont Law Park is one of three areas of designated countryside within the town and is a great area to walk with a wide variety of terrain and a preponderance of trees. It is the meeting place of all the local dog walkers. Turning left as you enter the park, there are myriad paths through the woodland for exploring and once explored, you can return to the park entrance and head straight up the Law. If your luck is in, it will be a clear day and you can enjoy the fantastic views. Originally a volcanic plug, Dechmont Law is the highest point in Livingston at 217m high. From the top there are superb views of the Pentlands, Bathgate hills, the Lomond hills in fife, p38 Arthur’s Seat and the Forth Bridges.

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at the North side of the park there is more woodland with many interesting little routes which can be explored. If you turn right at the park entrance, there is another network of tracks and paths, a bit muddier but slightly more adventurous.

There are also information points throughout the park that give details of wildlife, plants and history of the area, which are part of a circular walk to the north of Livingston on the Deans and Northwood mobile phone tour – I shall be saving that walk for another day.

Once again the local area has come up trumps with an interesting and varied walk – vigorous enough to get the heart rate up, but short enough to fit into a busy schedule. As the stress of pre-

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Christmas was getting to me before I headed off to do this walk, it was the perfect stress-relief, before heading into another busy week. It is not a new revelation and I have said it before, but a good walk and breath of fresh are just as good for the mind as for the body, so enjoy your Christmas break by getting out into the local countryside and taking the air. You will feel all the better for it.

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Local estate agent Turpie & Co has been recognised by its industry peers at a national awards ceremony in London this month. The firm lifted the coveted national title of Marketing Team of the Year (1-10 branches) at The Negotiator Awards for ‘innovative and stylish’ marketing and ‘strong brand awareness’. Turpie & Co was the only Scottish-based firm to win one of the 23 national award categories Speaking of the win, business owner Craig Turpie said: “I was really pleased and quite overwhelmed to win such a prestigious award.

It’s a real reflection on the team here and really goes to show that their hard work on behalf of clients has paid off. From day one, we wanted the business to ‘focus on the local and on the individual’, so all our marketing and customer service has been geared towards this – understanding people, working for and communicating with them in the ways they want.”

Being from West Lothian, Craig was determined from the outset to create a premium estate agency that understood the local area and one that would mean that local people would no longer have to look to Edinburgh-based firms for such a service. As Craig says, he and his staff were driven by the belief that people deserved the highest standards and that each property sold by the firm would benefit from having a specific marketing campaign that made effective use of the latest marketing ‘channels’.

As part of this, Turpie & Co set out to gain an understanding of sellers by interviewing them so as to get to the heart of why they had bought their property and what they had enjoyed about living in it and in the surrounding area. It was an approach that went far beyond the ‘traditional’ featurebased marketing of properties, trying instead to unlock people’s true motivations as owners/sellers and matching them to those of prospective buyers. As Craig explains: “People who buy a property usually buy it for the same reasons that attracted the current owner or seller. Of course, once you have uncovered those motivations, you have to be able to communicate them – and that’s where the marketing skill and expertise of the team comes in. It’s also why we use the skills of other marketing specialists to enable us to

reach the widest possible audience. Things have certainly come a long way from the days when an agent could simply put up a board, take a photograph and hope that the house would somehow ‘sell’ itself.”

Turpie and Co was founded in 2008, at the start of the financial crisis. In Craig’s view, this has stood the firm in good stead, making it efficient and creative: the firm has grown yearon-year and has doubled its property sales in the past 12 months. It began as a home-based business and today, the firm employs some 7 people and operates out of its high street offices on Edinburgh Road, Bathgate.

Like Turpie & Co, West Lothian has changed dramatically over recent years. The new railway stations at Bathgate and Armadale have seen significant investment with large, and small, companies setting up in these areas. This has also seen mass building of new houses, which in turn brings new people to the West Lothian area and an increase in population. Changes in market conditions have created new and higher expectations of service.

Turpie & Co is firmly focused on just what is happening in the locality. It’s why the firm has introduced a monthly e-newsletter, ‘Coffee Talk’, which shares not only property news but also forthcoming activities and events in the area and carries regular guest expert advice columns.

The firm uses social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter and Youtube to communicate with people not only in West Lothian but around the World – reflecting many people’s preference to use these channels. It also works with local community groups and organizations such as Livingston Cricket Club and various children’s gala day committees. It is part of an approach to business that’s highly ‘local’ in the best sense of the word – recognising that business should want to be part of the local community and invest in the community. As Craig says: “It’s funny how you get to win a national award by being local – but that’s really what every business should be”.

Turpie & Co is an exciting and forward thinking Estate Agency and Letting Agency based in Bathgate, West Lothian. www.turpies.com Tel:01506-668448

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Wester Inch Community Association welcomes Winter and Christmas!!

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Here is a selection of fantastic special offers for our readers from local businesses to help you through the winter. Hold on to your copy of Konect and use these vouchers which are valid between December and February (check individual expiry dates).

Merry Chistmas and Happy New Year to all our readers

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As a special “thank you” to all in West Lothian I would like to offer a massive 25% OFF all carpet cleaning in January as I start my 10th year in business.

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FREE COFFEE with any breakfast roll during January with this voucher.

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14C Glasgow Road, Bathgate, EH48 2AB

Merry Xmas from all the dolls at Dolled up! Book any Babydoll package in January and receive FREE GEL NAILS. Full facial with massage £20 in January (with this voucher)

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10 Hopetoun Street, Bathgate, EH48 4EU

Use this voucher to claim £200 OFF the cost of our package deal advertised in this month’s Konect. Applies to orders placed by 31st January 2014.

Email: bathroomstudio@hotmail.co.uk

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What’s On & Useful Info from 1st December Christmas Post Box at Kidzeco Post a letter to Santa and every letter posted will receive a magical reply from Santa.

Last date to post your letter is Saturday 14th December.

Saturday 7th December Bathgate Festive Fun 12.30 until 5.30pm, Bathgate Town Centre – Steelyard. This year Festive fun will start from 12.30 at Balbardie Primary School with the Santa Parade through the town centre to the Steelyard. There will be a range of family and street entertainment on during the day, in the Steelyard and precinct, followed by the traditional Torchlight procession (4pm), carol singing and the official Christmas tree lights switch on after 5pm.

Come along and see for yourself what is happening in Bathgate. See pages 8 – 9.

Saturday 7th December Crafty Christmas Polkemmet Country Park Rangers. Come and make some homemade craft items for Christmas. Our cosy craft room awaits your crafty skills! Materials provided. Suitable for: All. Meet: Visitor Centre, Polkemmet Country Park. 2pm – 3.30pm. Cost: £4.15 per person Sunday 8th December Wester Inch Community Association Winter & Christmas Pop along to see Christmas tree unveiling and music from the Newlands Brass Band.

Opportunity for the children to make a decoration to place on the tree. Mince pies and festive cheer for all! 1.30pm until 4.00pm, Community Wing, Simpson Primary School, Wester Inch, Bathgate.

December 2013 / January 2014 8th and 15th December Brunch with Santa at the Cairn Hotel Blackburn Road, Bathgate.

Kids will receive a present from Santa and be entertained by Alexander the Great magician.

Adults £10.95, Children £6.95. 11.30am – 1.30pm Saturday 14th December Santa's Grotto at Kidzeco 12pm-3pm Santa in his Grotto at Kidzeco, 11 King Street, Bathgate, 01506 815534. £1 per child.

Every Saturday in December at Kidzeco : Come and see the fairies and elves running the Kidzeco shops. Special treats for kids these days too!! Kidzeco, 11 King Street, Bathgate.

Sunday 26th January Jack & Jill Market Quality nearly-new baby and children's market. Forty stalls bursting with quality nearly new baby and kids bargains! West Lothian College, Almondvale Crescent, Livingston 10:30am – 1:00pm

Bathgate Regal Community Theatre p46 The Regal hosts an exciting programme of film, music, theatre, comedy and children’s events. A unique venue for your performance, celebration, conference or event, and spaces for classes and workshops. See website at www.bathgateregal.org for complete up to date listing.

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

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Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

01506 653399

Edinburgh Road, Bathgate, EH48 1EP

FREE BOTTLE OF WINE with every table that spends £30 or more for January

Valid 1/1/14 to 31/1/2014. Offer applies to all retail customers limited to one voucher per customer, cash value 0.001p. Subject to availability, not valid with any other offer, photocopies not accepted

01506 651000

28 Academy Street, Bathgate, EH48 1DX

Make your New Year’s resolution stick this year with the help of Curves. We are offering A WEEK FREE TRIAL during January with this voucher. Come along and try us out!

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Dedridge East Industrial Estate, Livingston

10% OFF ALL TILE ORDERS placed during December 2013 & January 2014 with this voucher.

Find us online: www.livingstontiles.co.uk

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01506 466006

4 Bankton Square, Murieston, EH54 9EY

A CHIROPODY TREATMENT FOR £15 (rather than the usual £25) during January 2014.

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01506 438000

21 Almondvale Centre, Livingston, EH54 6NB

Wishing you a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. We are offering £2 OFF ALTERATIONS with this voucher during January.

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74 North Bridge Street Bathgate, EH54 4PP

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Library information

Simpson Library Bathgate Partnership Centre, South Bridge Street, EH48 1TS Tel 01506 282910 bathgate.lib@westlothian.gov.uk Opening hours: Mon – Fri 8.30am – 8.00pm Sat: 9.00am – 5.00pm Bookbugs Bookbug West Lothian delivers free story, song and rhyme sessions for babies, toddlers and pre-school children in local libraries, working in partnership with the Scottish Book Trust.

Bookbug Bathgate is the first Friday of each month, 10.30am – 11.00am in the Simpson Library.

Last Post Times Bathgate Post Office 76 North Bridge Street, EH48 4PN. Opening times Mon 8.00 – 17.30 Tues 9.30 – 17.30 Wed - Sat 9.00 – 17.30 Last collection times Mon – Fri 17.30, Saturday 12 noon – at the Post Office Last collection for special deliveries Mon – Fri 17.00, Sat 11.45.

Boghall Post Office 11 Elizabeth Drive, Bathgate, EH48 1SH tel 01506 652657 Opening times Mon – Fri 9.00 – 17.30, Sat 9.00 – 12.30 Last collection times Mon – Fri 5pm, Sat 12 noon – at the post office.

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Within Kirby’s Salon, 12 North Bridge Street, Bathgate

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

20% OFF ALL BEAUTY TREATMENTS in January with this voucher

Valid 1/1/14 to 31/1/2014. Offer applies to all retail customers limited to one voucher per customer, cash value 0.001p. Subject to availability, not valid with any other offer, photocopies not accepted

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14B Glasgow Road, Bathgate, EH48 2AA

We wish all our customers a Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. BUY ONE GET ONE HALF PRICE on all hot filled rolls (single item filling only) during January

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01501 733773

8 Bathgate Road, Armadale, EH48 2PE

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Offering 5% OFF with this voucher during January.

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01506 656321

10 Engine Lane, Bathgate, EH48 1PN

Eat, drink and be merry with us in the New Year. 10% OFF with this voucher during January. Pop in for a delicious home cooked meal in a relaxed friendly atmosphere.

Valid 1/1/14 to 31/1/2014. Offer applies to all retail customers limited to one voucher per customer, cash value 0.001p. Subject to availability, not valid with any other offer, photocopies not accepted

01506 638080

1 Cousland Terrace Seafield, EH47 7BH

Buy two treatments in January and your CHEAPEST one will be HALF PRICE. Valid on all treatments carried out and paid for at the same time. Valid until 31st January.

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01506 634176

64 Mid Street, Bathgate, EH48 1QD

Wishing everyone a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. £10 OFF ANY TREATMENT for new clients during January with this voucher.

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Clubs & Classes BATHGATE Fitsteps - Get fit 'Strictly style!' - NEW Ballroom and Latin dance fitness class- no partner required Wednesday 6.15-7.00pm, Inveralmond Community High School- £4.00 Wednesday 8.00-8.45pm, St Mary's Hall, Bathgate- £4.00 Thursday 7.30-8.15pm- Currie Community High School- £4.50 Classes start week beg 6th Jan 2014. For more info contact Lianne on 07737 927463. Email: moveitdanceandfitness@gmail.com, Like us on facebook http://www.facebook.com/ moveitdanceandfitness Simpson Art Club We meet every Tuesday 7pm- 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. We also have regular exhibitions in Polkemmet Cafe and the Regal Theatre in Bathgate.

Further information email simpsonartclub@gmail.com.

Contact 07762 933138.

Keltra Crafts 54 North Bridge Street, Bathgate.

Quilting, patchwork, sewing and knitting classes for all ages - (mon - sat 10-12 & 1-3) contact Kelly 07557 109299 or Tracy 07795 188747 for availability & more info.

Yoga Class for people living with long term conditions.

Bathgate Community Centre, 5 – 6.30pm on Wednesdays. The 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! Starts back on the 13th November.

Zumba with Lindsay Simpsons Primary School Bathgate, Tuesday 7.15 to 8.15pm Strathbrock Parish Church Hall Uphall, Wednesday 7 to 8pm East Calder Church Hall Monday 7 to 8pm Facebook Zumba with Lindsay. 07834183084 Parent and Toddler's St Johns Church, Mid Street Fridays during term time, 9.30 to 11.30 am. From Birth to Pre-schoolers. For further information, contact Irene on 01506 654579 The Stone Ring 40 King Street, Bathgate Beginners Self awareness & Development Mon 7pm - 9.30 pm (approx) - £6.50 Self Awareness & Development Tues 7pm - 9.30pm (appox) £6.50 Moot - Every 2nd Wed of the Month 7pm - 9.30 (approx) £5 West Lothian 50 Plus Network 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.

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

2nd Bathgate Girls' Brigade 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 Action for Happiness Action for Happiness helps people learn practical ways to increase their own well-being and help others be happier. At our local action group we explore different topics every month that will help you to feel happier and more positive. It's fun, friendly and very practical.

We meet at the Regal Community Theatre in Bathgate on the first Tuesday of every month and at the Howden Park Centre on the 3rd Wednesday of every month 7.00 pm. For more details contact Carol on 07800 772607 or Ally on 07801350435.

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

Baby and Toddler activities Kidzeco, 11 King St, Bathgate Classes include Kidz Play (soft play), Baby Times (songs and rhymes for 0-1 year olds) Kidz Tales (storytelling) Sunshine Kidz, (play, toys, crafts); various dance classes incl cheerleading, street and hip hop, Baby Discovery (explore textures and sounds) Toddler Times and Eco Kidz.

Please call Kidzeco for class times and availability on 01506 815534.

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 Road.

For more information see the website at www.newlandconcertbrass.org.uk MOMS (Mums Offering Mums Support) Kidzeco, 11 King St, Bathgate 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.

31st West Lothian Scouts Scout Hall, Majoriebank Street Thursdays 7pm – 9pm

OTHER AREAS West Lothian Breast Cancer Support Group Meets on the first Tuesday of each month, in the Ability Centre, Carmondean, Livingston, from 7pm9pm. Further details and information, contact Nan McDonald tel 01506 655739

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