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FEATUREs Volunteering in West Lothian - the unpaid army Charity - The Tree Club plus local businesses, community information and more!

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he theme this month is volunteering in West Lothian. You might be surprised at the number of essential services in our communities that are performed not by paid staff but by volunteers. As has been said before, “Volunteering is so pervasive it’s invisible.” I’ve been speaking to some of them in the run up to Volunteers Week at the beginning of June, to find out the motivations, rewards and challenges.

And speaking of volunteers, a big well done is due to the organisers of the various gala and fun days on this month – a small number of people who arrange events that hundreds enjoy. Enjoy your post-event celebrations this year!

FEATUREs The Unpaid Army Spotlight on The Wheel Specialist

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REGULARS Walk Technology Recipe Char ity: The Tree Club

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COMPETITIONS & PUZZLES Crossword Sudoku

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COMMUNITY West Lothian Youth Dar ts What’s on Useful Information Clubs & Classes

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The unpaid army that holds West Lothian together Volunteers’ Week runs from 1st to 7th June and finishes with a Celebration of Volunteering on Sunday 7th June at the Lanthorn Community Centre, Livingston, 2pm – 4pm. All welcome.

The word “volunteering” implies in a way that because the service is done voluntarily it’s perhaps an optional extra, a “nice to have but not essential” service. But Konect has been speaking to volunteers in a range of roles across West Lothian in the run-up to Volunteers’ Week, to find out the motivations, challenges and rewards of volunteering. And it’s clear that they are most definitely providing services that are an essential part of the fabric that holds our society together.

Here are some of their stories:

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acqui Martin of Bathgate runs the Bathgate Stroke Support Group. The way she got into volunteering is a familiar story: “I was made redundant 5 years ago, and was looking for something to do with my time. I went along to the Voluntary Sector Gateway in Bathgate to see what I could do.” The Voluntary Sector matches volunteers’ skills with essential services that are needed in the area. Jacqui’s skills and interests matched the need for stroke support in the area, so the Bathgate Stroke Support Group (which is affiliated with Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland) was born. “We are a social group for stroke survivors, where we do everything from seated exercises, quizzes, outings; we even compete in a seated bowls tournament which is a lot of fun.” Jacqui clearly loves her role, spending around 15 hours a week on it and is always devising new activities and pushing new boundaries for the group – she has introduced crafts, and even managed to get funding for a New Age Kurling set which they are making good use of! She gets huge satisfaction from helping stroke survivors achieve things they had thought were impossible, to get their confidence back. The partner of one of the group members said to Jacqui, after her partner had attended the group for a while “I’ve now got the old Rab back again” [name changed]. The group welcomes new members, see www.bathgatestrokesupportgroup. co.uk or contact Carol Anderson, Community Support Worker for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, Tel: 01383 823375 Mobile: 07760 765325 or email: carol.anderson@chss.org.uk

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“The satisfaction of doing this is literally priceless.”

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acqui is also an IT Buddy for West Lothian Council, along with Janet Cooper who volunteers at the Advice Shop. When people find themselves needing Job Seekers Allowance, they have to be able to use a computer and get online in order to look for jobs as well as fill in forms. Jacqui says, “There is a surprising number of people who have never used a computer, and without help to navigate the system they would be completely stuck. And it’s not just the lack of computer skills; I’ve helped someone to find a job who couldn’t read or write either; without help he wouldn’t have been able to access Job Seekers’ Allowance would have had little chance of getting employment.” Janet became involved in volunteering as she wanted to help other people after having to stop full time work for health reasons. She also found her role via the Voluntary Sector Gateway. We may assume that the social safety net of job seekers allowance and other benefits are sufficient, but in fact without a small army of volunteers many of the most vulnerable people wouldn’t be able to access them.

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ikki has volunteered for Barnardo’s for more than 15 years as she wanted to work with young people and, she says, “I just wanted to give something back to the community.” She helps with the Barnardo’s Holiday Activity Programmes which are run during the Summer, Easter and October breaks - holiday activities for children with Learning Disabilities - putting in full days from 9am to 3pm and loves it! Jodie and Kerry are both young volunteers who also work for Barnardo’s, working with children and teenagers.

Jodie is currently doing a NPA Course in Playwork and Childcare at West Lothian College and Kerry attends Armadale Academy. They both volunteer at the Youth Group on a Friday night every fortnight providing essential friendship and support for teenagers who sometimes experience difficulties fitting into their peer group. They are also joint Befrienders providing a service fortnightly. “The girl we befriend is our own age, so it’s great that we can go out together and it gives her a real sense of peer valuation.” I ask the girls how it feels to be volunteering when many of their friends get paid work. “The satisfaction of doing this is literally priceless,” they both respond enthusiastically. “No amount of money could do this.” Jodie does about 6 hours per week, and Kerry also does 6 hours per week plus time during the holidays to help with the Holiday Activity Programmes. She started it as part of her Duke of Edinburgh Award, and is enjoying it so much she kept on with it. And her volunteering has helped with career choice - “previously I had no idea what I wanted to do, but am now sure I want to go into health and social work, I’ll be doing a course at West Lothian College.”

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ost organisations provide training and support for their volunteers, so it’s a fantastic way of gaining work experience, besides the reward of the satisfaction that comes from volunteering – a motivation that I heard repeated from everyone I spoke to. Generally the hours you commit to are flexible, and you can put in as little or as much time as you can manage.

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nne Baird lives in Uphall. She set up and runs the local groups for the Scottish Seniors Computer Club. The Club helps over 50s get online – essential for accessing information, reducing social isolation and a host of other benefits as well as having fun! “We find that often an older person has been given a tablet as a gift by the younger generation, but are not able to make the most of it. You bring along your own tablet or laptop to the club and volunteer tutors will help you set it up and teach you how to use it.” Anne was taking a career break when she set up the Club; she was looking for something to do which suited her skills as she had worked in IT. A year on, she enjoys the volunteering so much that even though she is going back to work she has made sure she will still be able to attend the Linlithglow Club on Wednesday evenings. There are clubs in Bathgate and Livingston too. “We’ve had difficultly in finding a venue in Uphall/Broxburn area that had both refreshments and good wifi but are still looking,” says Anne.

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nna comes from East Calder and serves in the Witness Support Service at Livingston Sheriff and High Courts. Ten years ago she saw an advert looking for volunteers for the witness service and though it would be something different to do. A four-day training course is provided for volunteers to prepare them for the role. “Many people are aware of the victim support service, but not so many of the witness support service,” she says.

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“We support people in court on the day of trial. We meet witnesses in the waiting room at court before the trial to explain how it works, and are there for them every step of the way. You need good listening skills to help people with their anxieties.” Juvenile witnesses and vulnerable witnesses receive special measures, which means a volunteer would go into court with them and also be there if they give evidence over a live television link. Through the course of her volunteering work at court Anna sees another side of life, and, she says, “being a Witness Service volunteer is varied, interesting and very fulfilling.”

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listair is a driver for The Food Train, collecting shopping for older people and delivering it to their home - a service which can be a lifeline. He started volunteering when he retired and enjoys the connection he has with his regular customers.

On one occasion he noticed a large bruise on the face of one of his customers and alerted staff at the office. It transpired she had had a fall and not realised how badly she had hurt herself, and required a few weeks in hospital being nursed back to health.

Volunteers’ Week recognises the outstanding contribution volunteers make to society, and showcases volunteering roles on offer in the local area. For more information contact the West Lothian Voluntary Sector Gateway at www.voluntarysectorgateway.org

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by Karen Murray Walk distance: 4.25 km Time: 1.25 hrs (unless you dawdle to look at the views) Ascent: 137m Terrain: woodland & grassy paths – can be muddy

How lucky we are living where we do – not only are we blessed with stunning scenery all around, we also live on the outskirts of a city populated with fabulous parks and hills.

It’s easy to dismiss going into the city to walk but you would be missing some great panoramic vistas.

A busy day rushing into the city to run errands, drop children off, fail to find some street parking, resort to an extortionate car park and manage to take 20 minutes to actually find a space…equals the need for a brisk yomp over the hills on the way home.

So one reluctant daughter and I parked up on Braid Road (Morningside area) and headed into the wooded glen of the Hermitage of Braid Nature Reserve and followed one of the many paths through the woods and over the hill.

Turn left by the map board to follow the narrower path that heads through the trees along the left side of the Braid Burn. There’s a pretty doocot uphill on the left - thought to date to the late 17th century, it has 1,965 nest-holes. The path eventually re-joins the main route on the other side of the burn. Next comes Hermitage House - a splendid piece of eighteenth century architecture, once the home of Charles Gordon of Cluny. These days it is a visitor centre for the glen.

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Through the gap turn left and fork right onto a narrower path which cuts around the flank of the hill with a steep unprotected drop on the left. Now you really get a view – Edinburgh Castle, the Old Town, Arthur’s Seat and Salisbury Crags.

The ground becomes grassy here. To the right you climb more steeply towards the Royal Observatory complex. Bear right and you reach the trig point on the summit. Blackford is one of the seven hills on which Edinburgh is famously built and the views are stunning. We enjoyed the quintessential Scottish weather of four seasons in one day (literally) so we didn’t linger to enjoy the view too much as we were ‘enjoying’ some horizontal rain at that particular moment!

Heading back towards the Observatory, turn right before you reach it crossing both a tarred and a grassy and aim towards the left edge of the prominent Corbie’s Crag - a miniature crag and tail.

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Home improvement ideas from EKCO for under £5,000 Picture it. Your home needs spruced up but like Shakin’ Stevens and Rosemary Clooney you don’t have time to fix your shingles.

Not only that but the tap in the bathroom leaks the handle being held in place by an elastic hair tie you’ve ‘borrowed’ from your daughter’s bedroom, the kitchen cupboard door hinges are getting worn and the garden shed needs a coat of something that ‘does what it says on the tin.’ Maybe it’s time to call in a professional but they’re so expensive aren’t they? Not necessarily. Here are a few ideas from EKCO for investing in some home improvements for under £5,000.

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Free up some attic space – If you need more space in your attic but currently have a water tank slap-bang in middle then why not replace your old boiler with a new-fangled combiboiler? The price for having a new combi fitted varies so shop around but you will get plenty of change from your budget – enough in fact to floor your attic as well.

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Fit new bifold doors – If you currently have traditional sliding patio doors that have seen better days you could replace them with

bifolds. Aluminium bifold frames come in up to 150 different colours to suit your style of décor – inside and out! The real beauty however, is that they open up fully to remove any barriers to your garden and flood your home with light and air. For busy people the other good news is that they’re virtually maintenance free and guaranteed for 20 years. The cost of fitting bifold doors to replace a standard two door patio aperture would be just under £5k including the bottle of chilled champagne you can sip while you admire your garden from your lounge.

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Kitchen makeover – Depending on the area you have available you will get anything from two or three top quality units and decent appliances to a larger reasonably priced budget kitchen for your money. If you have a fairly large kitchen already you could look at replacing the doors, drawer fronts and even perhaps the worktops while keeping the existing carcasses.

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En-suite – Fed up with having to get to the bathroom before your teenagers? Then you could turn a dead space into an en-suite. A reasonable shower with a walk in cubicle, new toilet suite, tiling a flooring can be fitted for your budget. It will be like a holiday in itself and you may have some cash left over to buy an extra couple of loo rolls!

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The Wheel Specialist is able to take scuffed, scratched and corroded alloy wheels, and through highly specialist and perfected processes, they are able to restore them back to factory fresh looking condition. In addition to this, they offer a whole host of services and repairs for wheels. In short, if it’s to do with your wheels, see The Wheel Specialist.

Recognising the potential of the business, Craig & Julia were also excited by the prospect of being able to offer a service whereby customers can drop-off their vehicles and pick them back up with “wow-factor wheels” within the same day.

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Established over 12 years we offer an all trades service with an excellent work ethic for producing quality work whilst respecting the homes which we work in.

We are happy to help with projects from the beginning with the design & planning stage & budget costs with our own architects or to come onboard with budget cost at a later stage.

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COMMUNITY

The West Lothian Youth Darts Academy upstairs in the East Calder Pigeon Club, between 1pm and 4pm and is the place to come for all Youth Darts in the West Lothian Area.

The WLYDA is run by volunteer members of West Calder & District Darts League and The West Lothian Count Darts Association who are affiliated to the Scottish Darts Association and The British Darts Organisation (BDO).

will improve your counting which will improve your school work.

Over the last year we have had some great success with the WLYDA with one of our young players who is now ranked number three in Scotland, five of them now play in teams in the West Calder and district darts league, and also play for the West Lothian County A and B teams, two of the players played in the BDO youth world championships in Hull, the whole of the darts academy also had the opportunity to meet the former world champion (Mighty) Michael Van Gerwen.

For more information please Contact WLYDA Chairman Mr James Banks 01506873302 0778888746.

The West Lothian Youth Darts Academy is for youths aged between 10 and 17 years old who have an interest in Darts. The Youth Academy is for both Boys and Girls and was set up to teach local children to play darts it is a fun way to learn one of the world’s fastest growing sports and it takes place in a safe environment with our coaches and the great thing about learning to play darts is that it

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The best car gadgets for 2015

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We’ve come a long way from the days when the most interesting accessory you could get for your car was a set of fluffy dice.

There are all kinds of useful accessories for in-car entertainment, navigation and safety, and you can even get gadgets that can help you hang on to your driving licence.

If you’ve ever worried that you might be over the drink driving limit (which has recently been lowered in Scotland), a portable breathalyser is a good investment. The well regarded Alcosense range starts at £25 and rises to £60 for the Elite model, which knows about the lower limits in Scotland, Ireland and much of Europe. If that’s too pricey Alcosense makes disposable tubes at £4.99 for two.

Garmin’s £120 Dash Cam 10HD also has safety on its mind. It is a video camera that sits on your windscreen and continually records what’s in front of you, eliminating any doubt about who’s to blame in the event of an accident. The camera uses microSD memory cards and it does everything automatically so you don’t even need to remember to turn it on.

If you’re worried about damage occurring when you’re parked, such as people shunting you in a supermarket and fleeing the scene while you’re still shopping, look for one with a Park Mode to catch the culprits.

If entertainment is your thing you’ll be spoilt for choice. You can pick up an in-car DVD player for £70 or a twin pack for £120, or you could invest in a

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cheap Android tablet and let the kids watch movies on that: headrest holders are widely available.

If your car stereo is showing its age, you can replace it with an all-singing, all-dancing model for as little as £43, although if you want the ultimate in audio you’ll pay a bit more than that: for example, Pioneer’s SPH-DA120 car stereo, which uses Apple’s CarPlay technology to work with an iPhone, is currently £339. You don’t need to spend that much for a smartphone connection, though: there is a wide range of good quality car stereos for around £50 to £70 with connections for smartphones and/or USB flash drives.

If you’d rather go wireless, gadgets can help with that too. Parrot’s MKi9200 adds Bluetooth wireless technology to your existing car stereo, enabling you to stream music (or audiobooks, or podcasts) from your phone. It also adds hands-free calling and voice control, meaning you can navigate your music library without taking your eyes off the road.

It’s currently £139.99, and (optional) installation is around £50.

One of the most useful in-car gadgets may be EE’s Buzzard 2, which provides a Wi-Fi hotspot in your car via the 4G mobile broadband: brilliant if you tend to have a carful of smartphone or tablet-wielding children, or if you need to get online with your laptop when you’re out and about. You can pick one up for free if you sign up for a two-year, £10 per month contract, but keep an eye on the data limits: that £10 gets you 1GB of data transfer per month, so it’s not a great idea to let the kids stream endless Netflix programs when you’re on the road!

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Recipe from Hopetoun Farm Shop

Lady Hopetoun’s Easy Lamb Chops As we eagerly anticipate the delivery of fresh Spring lamb from our Estate to our butchery in June here’s a very simple recipe for lamb chops as supplied by Lady Hopetoun. By choosing fresh local lamb you need to do very little to the meat create a delicious meal in minutes.

Ingredients 3 large or 4 medium lamb chops per person English mustard Brown Sugar Method: Pre­heat the grill to the highest temperature. Place the chops on a grill tray. Spread a thin layer of mustard over each chop and then sprinkle with brown sugar (a small pinch per chop.

Grill the chops for 3 minutes (pink), 4 minutes (medium), or 5 minutes (very well done). Remove from the grill and turn the chops over. Spread the other side of the chops with mustard and sprinkle over the sugar making sure plenty of the sugar goes on the fatty part. Return to the grill and cook for a further 3, 4 or 5 minutes depending on how well you like your lamb cooked. 3 minutes a side results in a pink chop with crispy fat. Best served with dauphinoise potatoes or mashed potatoes, broccoli and sliced mushrooms fried in butter.

Lady Hopetoun’s Easy Lamb Chops Fresh lamb sourced direct from the Hopetoun Estate is available all year around at the butchery within Hopetoun Farm Shop. Spring lamb is due to come in towards the end of June.

Hopetoun Farm Shop, Hopetoun Woods, Newton, EH52 6QZ Tel: 01506 830716. www.hopetounfarmshop.co.uk © www.flickr.com/semi-detached

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and Useful Information Sunday 31st May to Saturday 6th June Mid Calder Children’s Gala Celebrations start with Fun Sunday 31st May.

Saturday 13th June East Calder and District Gala Celebrations start 1pm.

Sunday 14th June

Library Information East Calder Library Main Street, East Calder, EH53 0EJ 01506 883633 or email: eastcalder.lib@westlothian.gov.uk Opening times: Please note the library now opens at 10.30am on Wed. Monday & Friday – 9.00am to 5.30pm.

Tuesday & Thursday – 9.00am to 8.00pm. Wednesday – 10.30am to 5.30pm. Saturday – 9.00am to 1.00pm.

Please note Registration Services are now available by appointment only. Monday – 2.00 to 4.30. Wednesday – 10.30 to 12.30. Friday – 2.00 to 4.30. Telephone 01506 884680

Shelter Building Build your very own outdoor shelter from natural materials in the wild woods of Almondell. Suitable for: Children over 6. Meet: Almondell Visitor Centre Time: 2pm-3.30pm. Cost: £2.40 child. To book call the Rangers on 01506 882254, email: almondell&calderwood@westlothian.gov.uk

Bookbug: All under 3’s bring along your adult for some stories and rhymes - phone or email library for dates and times.

Saturday 20th June

IT Class: New Drop in IT class for all your employment issues. Every Thursday 10.00 – 12.00. Come along for free help and advice.

Kirknewton Gala Day In Kirknewton Park from 12noon.

Sunday 21st June Jack and Jill Market Up to 45 stalls bursting with quality nearly-new baby & kids toys, buggies, clothes, cots & more for 0-9 yrs!

Adults £1.50 to come & shop or BOOK A STALL today, clear out and cash in!

Inveralmond Community High School, Livingston. 10.30am – 1pm. www. jackandjillmarket.co.uk

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. Free.

Howden Park Centre Howden Park Centre has a busy programme of events including live music, dance, theatre, workshops and exhibitions. See their website at www. howdenparkcentre.co.uk for complete up to date listing or contact the box office: 01506 777666.

Bookgroup: 1st Tuesday and last Thursday each month at 6.45-7.45pm.

Drop-in Employment based computer class: every Thursday from 10.00-12.00, open to everyone.

Pumpherston Library Drumshoreland Road, Pumpherston, EH53 0LF T: 01506 280996. E: pumpherston.lib@westlothian.gov.uk Opening times: Monday – 14.00 to 17.00. Wednesday – 14.30 to 16.30. Thursday – 14.00 to 18.00.

Community Councils East Calder and District Community Council meet the first Tuesday of every month (except July) at 19:00 in East Calder Community Education Centre. Tues 2nd June, Tues 4th Aug, Tues 8th Sept.

Kirknewton Community Council meet on the second Tuesday of each month (except July) at 6.45pm in the Green Room on the Main Street. All welcome.

Mid Calder Community Council meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7.30pm (except July and August) in Institute Hall, 15 Market Street, Mid Calder.

Pumpherston Community Council meet on the first Tuesday of each month at Pumpherston and Uphall Station Community Primary School at 7pm ~ All meetings are open to the public and we would be delighted to see you. http://www. pumpherstoncc.org/

To include your event here, please Bathgate Regal Community Theatre The Regal hosts an exciting programme of film, music, theatre, comedy and children’s events. For more information visit our website at www.bathgateregal.org for complete up to date listing.

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The Tree Club

This month a unique after school club in West Lothian celebrates its 10th anniversary.

The Tree Club is West Lothian’s only after school club for children and teenagers with additional support needs.

Run by a board of six people and seven staff including some of the parents - the club takes children aged 5 to 18. It fills an important gap in the support system for children with additional needs and their parents, providing after school care to 5.30pm every weekday plus holiday clubs.

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With three children herself who all need additional support, Clare has put a huge amount of energy into the Tree Club and the families who rely on it, bootstrapping it from scratch last year when it had to close down for three months. During that time, Eileen, who is the Club Co-ordinator, left a secure full time job in order to help restart the Club, because, she says “I really believe in the Tree Club and the vital support it offers and I just wanted to help.”

Founded in 2005 by parents of children attending Pinewood Special School in Blackburn, it is still based in Blackburn (at St Kentigems) but they are actively looking for a new premises and ideally would like to build a custom facility. The team of staff and volunteers provides stimulating and creative activities and caring practical support for the children and young people in their care. “We couldn’t manage without our fantastic volunteers, and in fact some of them are former pupils who have come back to help with the younger ones.”

Children attending the Club have a range of challenges, from autism, Angelman Syndrome, epilepsy, ADHD, Downs Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, Smith Magenis Syndrome....and generally undiagnosed challenging behaviour.

“We’re very conscious of the need for parents to get that extra hour or so in the working day. Parents of mainstream children are able to use afterschool clubs, and parents of children with challenging behaviours need to have that facility too. And we’re not ‘just’ the club, we also signpost to other services, and offer parent sessions with experts to help deal with challenging behaviours.” As many of the staff are parents themselves of additional needs kids, they are able to share experiences.

Contact the Tree Club on 07867 414 144 / 07729 340 334 or visit www.thetreeclub.org.uk

Do you have a child with additional needs?

Contact the Tre b on details below for more informatioen.Clu e Club runs MonFri afterschool to Th 5.3 , £9 per session Mon – Thurs and £10pm 3 Fr afternoons.

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clubs & classes

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

Firefly Arts Firefly Arts provide fun and friendly theatre, film and drama workshops for children and young people (5 to 25 years) in venues across West Lothian. Call 08447 744496 or email admin@firefly-arts.co.uk for more information on our current programme. Firefly Arts Ltd, Howden Park Centre, Livingston, EH54 6AE. www.firefly-arts.co.uk

Lothian Running Club We 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 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 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

EAST CALDER Pre-birth Yoga East Calder Community Centre. Wed 5.15pm – 6.45pm. 6 week programme starts 24 September. For more details: 07767 777044 or ruth@sukha.co.uk

Forget-Me-Not Café East Calder Church Hall, Manse Court. Last Thursday of the month, 10am – 12pm. A meeting place for people with dementia and their carers of all ages. Drop in and join us for information, support and social activities. Supported by Alzheimer Scotland and East Calder Church. For more information please phone 01506 533 116.

East Calder Bowling Club Bingo every Sun and Wed 8pm– 9.30pm. Junior coaching (10 to 16 years old) every friday 2pm – 4pm. We can also coach adults, free, so come along and give it a try. Hats every Mon 6-30pm. See club website at www.eastcalderbowlingclub.com. Members can find details here of competitions, play by dates and club news.

East Calder Jog Scotland Group

East Calder Community Centre. Fri 6.15pm - 8.45pm. Ages 10 to 14 yrs. Cooking, football, baseball and other outdoor sports, pool, video games, board games and arts/crafts. Contact Gary Sneddon 01506 774473

New Mums Group This group is for new mums of any age. East Calder Community Centre. Mon 11.00am – 12.30pm. Free. Contact health visitor via health centre for further details 01506 880582

Breast Feeding Support Group East Calder Church Hall. Wednesday 11.30 am – 12.30 pm. Contact Health Visitors via Health Centre for further details 01506 880582

Bingo Pigeon Club, East Calder. Sun 8.00 - 10.00 All welcome

Boys Brigade East Calder Church Hall. Anchors (age 5 - 8) Fridays 6.30 - 7.30pm Juniors (age 8 - 11) Fridays 6.45 - 8.15pm. Company Section (age 1118). Fridays 7.30 - 9.45pm. Call Jean Gilchrist 01506 880367

East Calder Playgroup Now located in East Calder Community Centre. Mon-Fri 9am-11am from 2 years. For the best introduction to your child’s education - lots of fun to be had! £4.50 per session. Contact Carol on 07748 053340.

Rainbows, Brownies and Guides East Calder Primary School. Rainbows Mon 6.30 – 7.30pm and Wed 6.15 – 7.15pm. Brownies Tues 6.30 – 8pm & Wed 6.30 – 8pm.

Guides Mon 7 – 8.50pm & Wed 7.30 – 9pm. Contact Gillian Maben 01506 880640.

Toddler Clinic East Calder Health Centre. 1st Tues every month. Drop in for advice & support 1.30–3.30pm

East Calder Scout Group Scout Hall, Calderhall Terrace. Beavers Mon 6.15 - 7.15pm (boys 6 - 8 yrs). Cubs Mon 7.30 - 9.00pm (boys 8 - 10 yrs). Scouts Tues 7.15 9.00pm (boys 10 - 14 yrs). Contact Jack Galloway on 077907 93889 eastcalderscouts.org.uk

East Calder Needlecraft Club

Yoga for Everyone

We are a group of ladies who would like to invite you to our weakly Thursday meetings, between 7 and 9.30 pm in the Community Centre.

We enjoy a range of needlecrafts including cross stitch, embroidery, knitting, crochet, sewing. Friendly tuition given. Our members range in age from 18 to 80. Outings include a trip to Hobby Craft in Glasgow, S.E.C.C. Also away day trips - something to please everyone. Tea and biscuits provided. Please contact 01506 882427 for more information.

East Calder Community Centre. Wed 7.00pm – 8.30pm For further info contact Ruth Plevin: 01506204338 or ruth@sukha.co.uk

KIRKNEWTON

East Calder Colts FC

Kirknewton Babies Music Group

East Calder Park. We are currently recruiting for an under 10’s team born 2002. For information required regarding any of our teams please visit our website www.eastcaldercolts.co.uk or contact Head Coach Paul Garrad on 0797 959 2674. Let’s put the fun back into football. All welcome.

The Green Room. Thursdays, 1.30 – 2.15pm. Songs, stories and rhymes just for the little ones. Meet other Mum’s & make new friends.

Meet every Tuesday at East Calder Health centre car park at 7pm.

All abilities welcome, a social way to get fit, make friends and enjoy local countryside. Contact Dawn on 01506 883330 or 07806 772935 for more details.

East Calder Old Folks Club East Calder Community Centre. Last Thursday of the month, September to April 1.30pm - 3.30pm. Pensioners and non-pensioners welcome. Contact Carol Anne Murray (Secretary).

Kirknewton Youth Group The Green Room. Fridays 6-8pm. For P7+

Kirknewton Starlets Kirknewton Primary School. Babies class up to age 8 Thurs 5.30 - 6.30pm. Junior/senior class Thurs 6.15 - 8.00pm. For info contact Trisha on email t.ewing@btinternet.com

East Calder Ladies’ Circle East Calder Community Centre. Second Thursday of the month, September to May at 1.30pm - 3.30pm. Secretary: Mrs E Bennett, 73 Mansefield, East Calder, West Lothian EH53 0JE.

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clubs & classes Kosy Kaff Kirknewton Village Hall. Fridays 4pm – 5pm term time. Free home baking, hot chocolate, games and activities for primary school aged children. See www.knec4jesus.org.uk for more information.

Daytime Pilates Classes Thursdays in Kirknewton Village Hall: 9.10am to 10.00am. 10.10am to 11.00am for beginners. For more details contact elise@ekpilates. co.uk. You’ll also find me on facebook.com/ekpilates.

Kirknewton Rainbows

5th West Lothian Mid Calder Cub Group Mid Calder Institute Hall. Thursdays 7.20 to 8.30. New cubs welcome.

Aged betweem 8 – 10 years. Please contact Vroni on 07900 907297.

Mid Calder School of Dance Mid Calder Institute Hall. Highland, Disco Tues 6.00pm - 7.00pm and Fri 6.00pm - 9.00pm. Various ages. Contact Heather 01501733054.

Myra Mackie School of Dance

Kirknewton Village Hall. Wed 5.00pm - 6.00pm. For girls aged 5-7.

Please contact Gill Greaves for more info on 01506 883261

Classes in Livingston, Uphall Station, Mid Calder and Broxburn.

Please see our website for full timetable and venues. Children from 2 years to adult.www.myramackieschoolofdance.co.uk incorporating our competitive cheer division the Scottish Starlets.

Toddler Group

Star Harmonies

Kirknewton Church Hall. Parents/carers with tots aged 0-3 yrs, friendly group with play, stories and craft for the children and meet up/chat for parents. Thur 9.30 - 11.30am

Douglas Pilates Classes Designed to help achieve health and fitness goals through expertly designed exercises. Because classes are limited a maximum of 12 people, you will get plenty of personal attention. To contact Susan Douglas and for classes info visit http://www.douglaspilates.co.uk/

Physio Pilates Classes Modified Pilates taught by a Chartered Physiotherapist. Kirknewton Village Hall. Tuesdays 6.45pm and 7.45pm - suitable for beginners or improvers. Spaces are limited so for more information or to book contact Dianne on 07795466464. diannemackenzie1@gmail.com.

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Kirknewton Runners Meet at Kirknewton Park every Monday at 19.30

Hatton Sports Club Tennis and squash. Burnwynd, Kirknewton. Social and competitive play. LTA-qualified tennis coaches. Contact Carol Blamire 01506 880208

Kirknewton Stompers Walking group, meeting at Kirknewton Park entrance on Park Terrace. Every Wed 7.30pm. Join the group on the community facebook page where people post details of the walk, or any other time they are walking.

Simply Play Kaspars Out of School Care for Kirknewton. Kirknewton Primary School. Mon – Thu 3.15-6.00pm, Fri 12.30 – 6.00. Call 07871 791000

Kirknewton Women’s Rural Institute

Musical Theatre School. Mid Calder Institue Hall.Tuesdays 10-3011am- Baby Starz; 11-15-11-45am- Little Starz. Other classes in Polbeth. Black Bull Inn Thursdays 6:10-7:10pm Liv’n Harmoneez Kids/Teenz Choir; 7:30-9:30pm The Liv’n Harmony Singers adult choir.

Contact 07545 178310 for more information. See www.starharmonies. co.uk email: starharmonies.musicworkshops@gmail.com

Mid Calder Mother and Baby Group Institute Hall, Tuesdays Drop in 10am-12pm. Newborn to Walking, £1 per baby, all welcome. Please e-mail midcalderbabygroup@gmail. com for more details or find us on facebook

West Lothian Women’s Cycle Club Meet every Thursday at Mid Calder Primary School Car Park at 6pm.

Get on your bike! All abilities welcome, should have own bike and kit.

A great way to get fit, have fun and meet new friends around the local area. Contact Elizabeth Logan on 07515 161 307.

The Willows Playgroup School Lane Mid Calder. Children from 2 - 5 years (nappy changing facilities). Mon - Thurs 9 - 11 am. £5 per session (snack provided).

Further information available from Karen on 01506 882832.

Welcome Café Glenalmond Hall. Every Tuesday 10am-12noon. This is a Fair Trade Café all proceeds of which to the Vine Trust in Peru. Do come along and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and some home baking with friends.

Mid Calder Camera Club Institute Hall, Market Street. Wed 7:30pm – 9:45pm. All levels of photographers are welcome. For more information, visit www.mccc.org.uk or call Steve Collier at 01506 881398 or Gordon Scott at 01506 882616.

Mid Calder Colts FC

Come and join us for a friendly evening of craft, demonstrations and fun. 2nd Thursday of each month, 7.15pm in Kirknewton Church Hall.

Teams covering all ages, playing soccer 7s, 11-a-side and also a soccer school. For more information see the Colts’ website www. mid-calder-colts.org. Contact Carole 883934. Contact@mid-caldercolts.org.

Potter Around

Mid Calder Mother & Toddler Group

Art and craft studio at Overton Farm, Kirknewton EH27 8DD. Drop in anytime for ceramic painting and decopatch or have fun playing with clay. Book both adults and children’s parties in a wide range of arts and crafts. Open the first Tuesday of each month for those who prefer evening. Book into one of our many workshops including candle making, potter’s wheel, felting, jewllery and glass fusion.

Regular classes include oil painting for both adults and children and our Kids Art Club on a Friday afternoon as well as the Warhammer Club on a Saturday afternoon. We take commission for painted pottery and artwork and we have a gift shop selling hand made items from jewellery through to art. Look out for our summer workshops running for children through the holidays. For more information call 01506 238961, email chat@potteraround.co.uk. www.potteraround.co.uk www.facebook.com/PotterAround

Kirknewton Play Group Kirknewton Village Hall. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9am – 11.15am. Ages 2- 4 ½ years. £5.00 per session.

Call in and see us during session times.

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MID CALDER

Institute Hall, Tuesdays and Thursdays 9am-11am. £1.50 per child per session, all welcome. Please e-mail midcalderbabygroup@gmail. com for more details.

Rainbows, Brownies and Guides Rainbows Wed night, Brownies Tues night, Guides Mon and Wed nights. To register please go to the Girl Guiding website, Parent’s sections.

Yoga Classes Masonic Hall. Wednesday evening class 7.30 -9pm. Contact Linda Bibby 01506 884115. www.wholebodybalance.co.uk

Folk Club Meets every third Tuesday of the month 8pm at the “Tap Shop”.

The MidCalder Inn, Mid Calder

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Choral Highlights Ladies’ Choir

Church of Scotland

Kirk of Calder. Rehearse Sun 11.45 -12.45pm and Wed 7.30 - 8.45pm.

Repertoire includes songs from Musical shows, Scottish songs, Religious and Pop music. Perform 2 concerts a year, one in May/ June and a Christmas concert in early December. All concert venues considered. New members very welcome, come and join us! Contact: John Rankine, Musical Director LLCM (TD) on 01506 880029. www. kirkofcalder.com (Church Organisations)

Kirknewton Services 9:45 in the Kirknewton Kirk, Station Rd. East Calder Services 11:15 in the East Calder Church, Main St. Sunday School and creche available. Rev Dr AJ Groenewald 8 Manse Court East Calder EH53 0HF. 01506 884585 or 07588 845814. groenstes@yahoo.com website www.knec4jesus.org.uk

POLBETH Star Harmonies Musical Theatre School Polbeth Harwood Church Mondays: Drama: 6-6-40pm- P1-3; 6-45-7-25pm- P4-7; 7-30-8-10pm- S1+ Dance: 6-6-30pm- Nursery-P2; 6-30-7-30pm-S1+; 7-30-8-10pm- P3P7. Tuesdays: 3-15-3-45pm- Baby Starz; 3-50-4-20pm- Little Starz; 4-20-5pm- Little Harmoneez. Other classes in Mid Calder.

Contact 07545 178310 for more information. See www starharmonies. co.uk email: starharmonies.musicworkshops@gmail.com

Polbeth W.R.I. 1st Wednesday of the month at 7pm. Come along for an interesting programme of talks and demonstrations. New members always welcome. Further info on 01506 435708.

PUMPHERSTON

Mid Calder Services 10.30 every Sunday in the Kirk of Calder, Main St, Mid Calder. Sunday School and crèche available. Pumpherston services - The Kirk of Calder also holds fortnightly services on Wednesday mornings at 10:15 at the Pumpherston Institute Hall.

The website www.kirkofcalder.com has full details of current activities/services.

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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Pumpherston United FC Four groups, including a soccer school for 5-12 yrs (Thur 6.00pm - 7.30pm); 1998 age group (Tuesdays); 1997 age group (Mon and Wed) and 1995 age group (Mon and Wed).

Training at Pumpherston Recreation Park. For more information, please email feedback@pumpherston-united.co.uk

Uphall Station Creative Play Meets in Uphall Station Institute Hall. Tues 1-3pm and Thurs 9.3011.15am. Parents/carers of babies/toddlers age 0-5 very welcome.

Supported by SureStart. Different play activities every week.

The Look Group Outdoors activities in Almondell and Calderwood Country Park for ages 8-12. Meeting at Visitor Centre 10.30 - 12.00 Saturdays - not every Sat, check programme with the Rangers on 01506 882254.

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WEST CALDER West Lothian Fibromyalgia Support Group Meets on the third Sunday of the month 1.30pm – 3.30pm, at West Calder Community Centre. New members always warmly welcomed.

Join us for support, information, friendship, talks and outings. See sites.google.com/site/wlfibromyalgia or call Sheila on 0844 887 2388 for more information.

18th West Lothian Scout Group West Kirk Hall, West Calder. Beavers Mon 6-7pm. Cubs Wed 6.167.30pm Scouts Thurs 6.30-8pm. Girls and boys 10.5 - 14 yrs.

Contact Jean Walkinshaw 01506 873638.

West Calder Walking Group Every Thurs at 12.30. Meet outside the Co-op, West Calder Main Street. Walk approx 1 hr then coffee/tea stop to finish.

Call 01506 871773 for more info.

CHURCHES Polbeth Harwood Church Service 11:15 am every Sunday. West Kirk of Calder Service 9:45 am every Sunday. Minister: Rev Dr Jonanda Groenewald, 8 Manse Court, East Calder EH53 0HF. Tel 01506 884802 KONECT

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Accountant/Bookkeeping AKT Bookkeeping

43

Aerials Aerial Man

30

Architect Plan It Design

32

Barber TJ’s Barbers

12

Bathrooms 1st Choice Living Bathgate Bathroom Studio Ekco

6 35 27

Dressmaking/Alterations Nota Bene

20

Electrician A&A Electrical Riddell Electrical Services Simply Electrical

32 24 31

Fitness Classes Cycle Wright Limited

7

Florist Quite Contrary Vicky’s flowers

21 21

Foot Care Foot Clinic

12

Beauty Beauty @ No. 20A Lisa Blair Beauty Therapy

20 21

Furniture & Furnishings Grove Bedding

17

Bowling Club East Calder Bowling Club

43

Garage Doors Max’s Garage Doors Ltd

25

Garden & Landscaping ARG Landscaping Beatson’s D Greaves SG Garden Services

4 24 25 25

Builder Almond Building Company Build-It Madison Garrad

34 32 34

Building Surveyor David Hastings

34

Car Bodywork Bodyshop Edinburgh

Glazier R McNeill Joiner & Glazer

16

39

Car Sales Colin Nixon Hermiston Motors

Golf Club Baberton Golf Club

43

56 2

Hairdresser Jane & Friends

18

Car Service & Repair Autocare Solutions Chips Away Colin Nixon Hermiston Motors Kirknewton Garage LVS Garage Services The Wheel Specialist

38 41 56 2 39 5 29

Handyman 1st Call Handyman

30

Healthcare ABC Hearing

13

Caravan Service & Repair Pumpherston Autocentre

Heating Services Kesson Plumbing and Heating L & S Heating Mech A Tech

36 24 34

41

Charity British Heart Foundation

Insurance NFU Mutual

49

Children’s Nursery ABC Private Nursery Angela Elizabeth Nursery Little Flyers Nursery

Jewellery Jewellery Workshop

23 23 4

Joiner Craigcrook Joinery Geoff Vinter Joinery R McNeill Joiner & Glazer

Chiropody/Podiatry Barefoot Chiropody and Podiatry Livingston Chiropody & Podiatry

21 19

Chiropractor ABC Chiropractic

12

Cleaning Services C and W Cleaning Services Strata Cleaning Ltd

33 16

Complementary Therapies Access 2 Balance

21

Computer Services Sprint Computers

49

Dance Supplies Highland Dance Shop

20

Dentist Balerno Dental Care Currie Dental Care No9 Dentist

18 19 12

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14

Painter/Decorator Braekirk Decorator’s DM Decorators Nu Walls

33 32 34

Parties KCDT Cinema Parties

23

Pet Services Milrig Kennels

37

Pet Supplies Coxydene Farm Feeds

37

Plastering Nu Walls

34

Plumbing Services EPH Kesson Plumbing and Heating Livingston Plumbing Company

6 36 16

Property Maintenance Cleaning and Maintenance LHS Property Maintenance

25 25

Public House Black Bull The Grapes Bistro

45 47

Restaurant Al Borgo Sky Kitchen

44 44

Roofing Simply Roofing Thomson Roofing Services

36 30

Soft Furnishings Style Rite Blinds

35

Storage Unit Storage Containers

43

Takeaway Sky Kitchen

44

Tattoo Removal Tatta Ltd

18

Telecoms Services John McGraw Telephone Engineer

6

Tiling B. Edwards Tiling Tile-a-ramic

30 24

36 33 16

Tree Surgery Maxwell Tree Care

25

Kitchens Alba Kitchens Ekco Ian Merriman S & S Home Improvements UV Kitchen Wraps

44 27 33 55 31

Venue KCDT Green Room

4

Vet Pentland Veterinary Clinic

36

Locksmith 1st Call Locksmith West Lothian Locksmith

36 36

Wedding Services Nota Bene Quite Contrary Vicky’s flowers

20 21 21

Mobility Ableworld Med-Ecosse

Wheel Repair The Wheel Specialist

29

11 15

Window Cleaning Gordon Scott Window Cleaning

16

31 31

Windows 1st Choice Living Red Hot Windows

6 32

Oven Cleaner Shiny Bright Ovens The Clean Team

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