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ishing all our readers a fantastic gala season, I hope the gala days in East Calder, Kirknewton and Mid Calder go brilliantly well this month – I know the committees work extremely hard to make it all happen.

The magazine has a summery feel to it this month. We’ve been learning about an event that has become a regular institution over the past few years down the road at Hopetoun House – the Hopetoun House Horse Trials take place in June and it’s a great day out for something a bit different.

And we’re excited to be teaming up with the Edinburgh Magic Festival to offer readers a pair of Gala Show tickets! – see page 55 for details.

A local walk, a summery recipe, plus our usual columns are here. If you have an event on in the next couple of months that you’d like to promote to the local community, or if you’re involved in a club or hobby group, please let me know and we’ll make sure it’s included next month in the community pages at the back of the magazine.

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FEATURE

Hopetoun Horse Trials: A World Class Event in

Our Own Backyard!

by Suzanne Green

If you’re looking for some good options for summer activities, the Hopetoun Horse Trials event, 17-19 June, has a lot to offer.

Hopetoun House, the beautiful 17th century stately home located 12 miles west of Edinburgh, will once again host the three-day event, appealing to horse lovers and those who simply fancy an enjoyable day out with the family.

This is one of Scotland’s biggest horse trial events, and competitors come from as far away as China, India and Russia. Others travel from Australia, Italy, Germany and many other countries. They take part in three phases: Dressage, Show Jumping and Cross Country.

Balerno resident Heather Dick, who competed in the event nearly six years ago – when it was still run at grassroots level – helped me gain a better understanding of the Hopetoun Horse Trials. She explains, “All three phases must be completed in an event…a horse must be a genuine all-rounder 8

and talented in all three disciplines. Dressage comes first and is performed in an arena. It is a series of movements on the flat in walk, trot and canter. Each movement is given a score and the dressage test performed varies in technicality, depending on the level of class entered.

“Cross country comes next … a true test of horsemanship in terms of endurance and skill for both horse and rider. This is what makes eventing unique, because both dressage and show jumping can be done separately as standalone disciplines. ” Cross country is the highlight of the trials, as horses and riders gallop at speed across the country, jumping ditches, up and down banks and through water. It will take place on both Saturday and Sunday, starting at about 10.30 a.m. each day.

“A series of cross country rustic fences makes up the course, which has an optimum time,” Heather explains. “Penalties are given if horse and rider are too fast or too slow, or if fences are refused. Fences are big and solid, so eventing can be dangerous for both horse and rider. Over the years there have been improvements to safety, KONECT

and many fences are now collapsible should an accident occur. Riders must be inspected before they set off and are required to wear body protectors, safety-checked hats and medical arm bands.”

Show jumping is the final phase, and takes place on the west lawn with Hopetoun House as the stunning background to this arena event. Horses must jump a series of colourful fences in a certain order and time. Penalties are given when fences are knocked down or refused. Before horses can take part they are checked by a vet in what is known as a “trot up” to ensure they are sound and have not been injured in the cross country phase. (Horses are also checked by vets before the horse trials begin.) When the show jumping is finished, a final score is calculated and places are announced.

A great family day out

In addition to the main event, the weekend includes many other activities and offerings.

There’s the Pony Club Show Jumping competition, not to mention the Pony Club’s Mounted Games.

You can also watch the talented British Show Jumpers exhibit their talent. And the Inter-Hunt Gate Jumping Competition will be held on Sunday 19 June. Competitors must jump the gate without knocking it down. If they do knock it down, they can only continue jumping if they remove one item of clothing. The winner is the person who jumps the highest gate wearing the most clothes.

(Don’t worry, this is a family event!)

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Anyone interested in viewing or becoming a horseback gymnast will not want to miss the Shieldback Vaulting Team’s display of exercises set to music. Here four-time British champion Phillip Beasley will demonstrate advanced vaulting movements. Finally, you can watch British Carriage Driving and the Scottish Carriage Driving Association compete for speed and accuracy in the arena. The event is modelled on the FEI World Cup Series and carriages must manoeuvre round 10 cones and two obstacles.

But even if you are not an equine enthusiast, the Hopetoun Horse Trials are worth investigating.

In addition to the main event, there a number of other activities. These include a dog agility show, a demonstration by Lammermuir Gundogs, and a Fun Dog Show. There’s also an opportunity for you to enter your own dog in an exciting flyball competition! There are a number of various craft and retail stalls that might take your interest. And if you’re hungry, everything from burgers to ice cream will be on offer.

Early bird and other discounts are available now, and all information can be found on the website listed below. For the first time this year Hopetoun Horse Trials tickets will allow free entry to Hopetoun House on both the Saturday and Sunday (12 noon – 4.00 p.m.). If you are planning to tour the House in the weeks leading up to the trials, ask about getting your entry ticket validated: you can then return later for the horse trials and gain entry absolutely free. And that’s straight from the horse’s mouth. www.hopetounhorsetrials.com

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WALK

Karen Murray headed out on an adventure up a bing

So the editor of this illustrious publication suggested a wee walk up the Broxburn Bing for this issue’s walk and I thought, it’s a beautiful evening, why not?

Clambering over old shale; persuading your friend to ‘wade’ through brambles; nettles and other undergrowth; avoiding getting caught on barbed wire fences that had to be negotiated – that is why not?

However, as my friend and I are generally up for an adventure, we saw the funny side. In fact, walking often is an adventure. A walk doesn’t always have to be a simple stroll following a set path. From Munro bagging, long trails or forest

paths, you can set out not entirely sure where you will end up. If you are somewhere local and out for a short walk, you will no doubt figure out how to get back to where you began. However, if you are heading up the hills always be prepared.

Scotland can do four seasons in one day all through the year so you can’t afford to be caught out.

But back to the Broxburn Bing - we headed to Broxburn and Greendykes Road in search of the Bing, discovering as we drove up that there are three bings, one much larger and two smaller ones. Driving around the narrow roads we circled the bings looking for somewhere to park and enjoying the sight of the fields of bright yellow oil seed rape, the red shale mountains and the deep blue sky – a fabulous colour palette courtesy of an unusually sunny early evening in May. Noticing a sign for Niddry Castle, nestled below one of the smaller bings, (Greendyke Bing we later discovered) we parked up and headed off to investigate. The castle sits on the edge of Niddry Castle Golf Course and has been renovated and modernised into a lovely home. By the side of the castle is a worn old sign indicating a footpath to Winchburgh.

We followed the sign and our noses, wandering along the side of the golf course and then into a wooded area. The path is a little overgrown and quite narrow but seems well used by dog walkers. Eventually it comes out of the woodland at the main car park for the golf club. We walked through narrow streets and found ourselves in Winchburgh.

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Rather than head further into the village, we took a right through a gate and into more woodland where a carpet of gorgeous bluebells was just beginning its show of splendour. The pathways split off in different directions in the woodland KONECT

The pink shale bings are unique to West Lothian. They are industrial waste, left over from the time when West Lothian was a major shale oil-producing region, a massive industr y spawned by the Glasgow-born chemist James Young.

Greendykes Bing is now a scheduled monument under the statutor y protection of Historic Environment Scotland: “The monument is of national importance as one of the ver y few intact spent-shale bings left in central Scotland. The shale oil industr y was locally important for about a centur y, and its pioneer, James Young, developed refining techniques still used in the oil industr y. This bing, with its neighbour Faucheldean, gives striking evidence of the enormous volume of material processed in the extraction of oil from shale. In this case the operating company was the Broxburn Oil Co, active from the 1860s to c. 1940.”

so we headed toward the bing and eventually found ourselves at its edge. Not particularly attractive close up, the red shale rising above us was nonetheless impressive and we decided it was worth the clambering. Over rocks and rough ground we reached the summit and were rewarded with a panoramic view. The other bings, the Pentland Hills, the bridges – all three of them: we could see them all particularly as the evening was so clear and bright.

We retraced our steps back down the bing and continued through the woodland along the bottom edge of the bing and back to the path we had started out on. Taking a slightly different route along the other side of the stream to that KONECT

we had set out along, we found ourselves back at the edge of the golf course.

What we didn’t do was cross the golf course back to the castle. I suggest if you follow this walk that you do just that. We struck out across the other side of the golf course and found our way out blocked by a barbed wire fence and dry stane dyke!

The whole walk took around an hour and I was very pleasantly surprised once again by the beauty of the countryside on the doorstep that I hadn’t ventured out in before. A new area found and visited and on a beautiful evening such as the one we enjoyed, it is hard not to revel in how lucky we are.

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Date Night

By Tammy Wood, Happiness Works

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• Try star gazing, get out of the city and gaze upwards at the beauty of the sky at night, print off a star map and try to identify constellations.

• If you have the house to yourselves turn off all the electricity, turn off electronic devices, light some candles and enjoy the time together.

• Go to a museum or art gallery.

• Take a walk or bike ride together in a nice park or along the canal.

• Act like big kids and have fun, go to an amusement park or arcade, or go play crazy-golf.

• Try a new hobby - art, fishing, pottery, dancing.

• Be a tourist in your local city, take the tour bus, do things a tourist might do.

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Keith Cook:

British Fencing Champion, 6x Commonwealth Medallist, European Team Bronze Medallist, Mentor, Coach, Modern Jedi... and learning difficulties. Struggling at school and in social situations, he was a high-energy kid with a lot of frustrations (“Mum tried taking me to church to calm me down”) who spent all his time outdoors.

“We couldn’t afford a TV. I had no role models. I was outside all the time playing football in the street, playing kerbie, climbing trees.”

Keith with his son Jamie Currie resident Keith Cook is, amongst other things, one of a number of elite athletes recruited by Sky Sports for their “Living for Sport” project – a project designed to have a positive effect on children via sport and life skills.

Keith goes into schools to talk to 12 to 18 year olds about the athlete’s journey – the highs and lows and to enthuse the next generation on how sport can change their lives. It’s a commission which fits right into Keith’s own ethos; he is an elite fencer, and a spectacular example of how sport can change the course of a life. He runs fencing coaching classes for children (via his company Fencing Fun); is Ambassador for Dyslexia Scotland, athlete mentor for Champions in Scotland and the Dame Kelly Holmes Trust. He outlines for me the journey that has equipped and motivated him to dedicate his life to the next generation.

Growing up in Pilton in a disruptive family environment Keith’s early years were not an easy ride. He was born with two dislocated hips so couldn’t walk until he was three. He was also born deaf due to a condition that was not picked up until he was five, which led to speech impediment

At the age of 11 a friend invited Keith to try fencing.

“I was immediately in awe of how fencing could transport me away from all the problems at home and at school. I just put on the suit and became someone else. It was a massive turning point in my life.” His mum was very supportive – relieved that her restless boy had finally found something to focus on – but she couldn’t afford both fencing lessons and the bus fare to get him to the club. So Keith borrowed a friend’s bike and cycled the five miles from home to the Royal Commonwealth Pool, once a week, in order to train. He got fitter, stronger, more and more focussed. In his first competition after a few months he came second to last, a result which goaded him to focus 110% on improving, using all the skills he had honed through years of outdoors play – speed, agility, spacial awareness. In his next competition he came second. In his third competition at aged 12 he beat the reigning Scottish champion in their age group; and people started looking at him differently.

“Fencers are incredibly competitive and soon others were asking my coach to teach them how to beat me - to the extent that my coach offered me free training as a ‘thank you’ for the increased business!”

With the money saved Keith was able to buy his own equipment and get to more competitions. He became champion in all competitions in the under 14 age group.

What drove him so much as a young teenager? “I realised early on that it wasn’t just about winning, but about self esteem. I had to prove something. I was dyslexic, had poor people skills and a host of other difficulties. Attending high school [Broughton High] was like running the gauntlet every single day. I felt that fencing was the only thing I was good at. And through my sport, I found constructive ways to deal with daily life at school.” Keith brings these early experiences to both his fencing classes and the Sky Sports work in school. The Living for Sport programme is structured around six keys to success: hunger to achieve, mental toughness,

be just any fencing coach, I wanted to do my own style of coaching.” Clearly he is doing something right, having received the award for Young Person’s Coach of the Year from ClubSport Edinburgh for the last three years, and the Innovation Award from his sport’s governing body, British Fencing.

Keith (R) in action at the Scottish Open people skills, sport and life knowledge, breaking barriers and planning for success.

His high school gave him a grant to go to an international fencing competition. And so, at age 16 in his first tournament abroad, he came 9th out of 400 competitors - a result which turned heads in the British team. A bronze meal at the Commonwealth Games in Malaysia in 1998 followed, which he attended thanks to a grant from Scottish Fencing. “I remember having to write a postcard back to Scottish Fencing from Malaysia, thanking them. One of the coaches helped me write it at the airport. School was still just a way of keeping off the streets.”

After school he studied Sports Coaching at Telford College, and became a leisure centre manager, working for the Radisson for seven years. But, always hungry to achieve, his dream was to be an Olympic champion. He passed the trials and fitness tests for London 2012 and embarked on six years of training in London, giving up his successful job at the Radison in order to devote himself to the task.

From 2005 to 2011 he was away from his family 160 days per year, training in London and travelling all over the world for competitions. In that period he became British champion, six times Commonwealth medalist and won European Team Bronze among a host of other accolades. During the qualifying period for London 2012 he was in fourth place – almost guaranteeing him a place on the team. But his mum got sick and, putting family first, he left the Olympic World Class Performance Programme (the programme that supports the small number of athletes likely to win Olympic medals) to come back to Edinburgh to look after her. And his place on the team went to the person in 5th place. Dealing with the huge disappointment was a journey in itself, but he eventually left it behind and decided to dedicate himself to teaching. “I wanted to continue my career in fencing. I had been told ‘there is no such thing as a full time fencing coach.’” So of course that is exactly what he has become. “The most satisfying thing is doing something someone says you can’t do. That always goaded me on in competitions and it’s the same for my coaching. I didn’t want to

Keith’s fencing school, Fencing Fun, is about “inspiring the next generation, unleashing imagination and potential.” He is on a mission to make fencing, traditionally perceived as an elitist sport, available to everyone. Working in partnership with SportScotland’s Active Schools programme, he runs breakfast clubs, lunchtime clubs and after-school clubs - 800 children in Edinburgh every week get fencing lessons - blazing a trail with plastic swords to introduce small children safely to the sport. He has developed a unique grading system (supported by fencing equipment supplier Leon Paul) called “Pathway” for plastic fencing.

Children’s progress is tracked and they earn different coloured gloves – a bit like belts in martial arts. “Fencing can be a very individualistic sport,” says Keith, “so in our classes we do a lot of team games, and the kids learn to fence in a fun dynamic way in a team environment.” It’s the only company endorsed by Scottish Fencing. Once children graduate from Fencing Fun, they move onto metal swords at Keith’s Salle Holyrood club, which this year produced three British age-group champions, including his own son Jamie, aged 11.

Keith’s wife Joanne is a professional fundraiser, and together they are in process of setting up a charity to enable them to take on more coaches and eventually fulfill Keith’s dream for the club to have its own permanent facilities (they currently rent high school premises).

“Fencing transformed my life” he says simply.

He was the disadvantaged kid from Pilton who stumbled into the world of an elitist sport, smashed all the barriers and came as close as makes no odds to the top. He wants to bring this sport that he is so passionate about to every child in Scotland – and beyond. www.fencingfun.co.uk www.salleholyrood.com www.championsinscotland.com www.damekellyholmestrust.org www.dyslexiascotland.org.uk

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Because this is all brand new technology, it’s quite expensive. If you fancy a Bluetooth-enabled DeLonghi coffee machine that you can command from the sofa, it’ll cost £1,500. Even relatively simple devices can be expensive, so for example smart plugs for remotely turning things on and off cost around £40, while a starter kit of three Philips Hue bulbs and a hub will set you back £149.

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Next time you’re out shopping, or on the bus or train, stop for a moment and look around. How many people are engrossed in their smartphones? We’re constantly communicating and available 24/7. We flip from Facebook to Twitter and buy discount deals from Groupon and Itison without drawing breath. To unwind, we watch a Netflix movie on a 5-inch screen. The Sleep Council suggests that we should put all electronic gadgets away at least one hour before bedtime and do away with gadgets, including the TV, in the bedroom at all. Time to dig out that book or magazine you’ve been wanting to read.

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by Anne Pinkerton

It is becoming increasingly clear that a diet high in vegetables and a good spoonful of olive oil each day is the route to better health.

In summer this is an easy routine to follow.

Salads (not just tissue-paper lettuce, a radish, cucumber and a fancy cut tomato) are a pleasure to eat and easy to gather. Almost any combination of leaves, root veg (grated or sliced) and one special ingredient such as an egg, croutons made from fried old bread, cheese or some pickle will make an interesting bowl for a quick meal.

The classic French Dressing will bring all the ingredients together.

Use a small jam jar with a well-fitting lid.

You need:Salt, fresh ground black pepper, a little grain mustard and a tiny amount of sugar or not traditional, honey.

Oil and vinegar - you need three times the oil to the vinegar. Add the measured oil and vinegar, screw on the lid and shake till amalgamated.

Change the flavour by using different oils or flavoured vinegars. It seems that uncooked olive oil is the best for our health, they say you need to eat a tablespoon full each day to reduce harmful cholesterol levels. Ring the changes with nut oils or other vegetable oils, soya sauce or even Worcester Sauce in small quantities - don’t tell the French, they care about all things classic!

The three great vegetables of the Mediterranean diet are tomatoes, aubergines and courgettes.

In summer they come into their own because when ripened in the sun they taste delicious.

Interestingly the first two are not natives of Europe. They came here with the potato from

South America brought by the Spanish in the 16th century. The courgette is the most underrated of the three; it’s the easiest to grow in our climate and can be made into cake, chutney, (bread and butter pickle), soup, vegetable stews (ratatouille) salads or fritters.

Courgettes take up the flavour of things they are cooked with and become a good foil for meats.

Roast a small joint of lamb on top of rough sliced courgettes and a clove of garlic and they become the perfect accompaniment to the meat. Serve with small potatoes boiled whole in their skins.

Greek Courgette Salad 2 or 3 small firm courgettes per person. Use the smallest you can or cut in half longitudinally.

Blanch them whole in slightly salted water for 3 or 4 minutes. Test, with a tooth pick or fine skewer, that they are firm but not hard. put them in a shallow dish and roll them while still warm in olive oil. Add some finely chopped chives, parsley or basil and serve with crusty bread or as part of a selection of other vegetable salads.

In Greece the most likely accompaniments will be beetroots, their leaves served separately like chard, and a Greek tomato salad.

Courgettes with Pasta Cook your favourite shaped pasta.

While this is happening grate one medium courgette per person into a sieve and add a little salt. Let the juices run away.

For 4 people, 2 eggs beaten with 2 tablespoonfuls of plain yoghurt.

Drain the pasta add the courgettes and a good dollop of olive oil. Turn in the pan to get everything hot. Quickly add the egg mixture and mix slightly. Serve immediately. Eat with grated cheese.

Greek Tomato Salad The whole pleasure of this dish is the quality of the flavour of the tomatoes. To get the best from them they need to be room temperature. I have been converted to keeping tomatoes OUT of the fridge. Unless you are lucky enough to be growing your own tomatoes the way to see if they will taste well is to smell them in the shop. Even through the supermarket packaging you can discern the oily aromatic smell denoting the hope of a good flavour.

If there is no smell there will probably be no taste either. Sadly there is little history of breeding for taste for supermarket produce, they mostly focus on looks. Organic produce is sometimes disappointing in this too.

For 4 people: 4 large tomatoes roughly cut in chunks 1/2 cucumber peeled and cut in chunks 1 small sweet onion sliced finely Olives, (black is traditional but green are good too) 5 or 6 per person 100g Feta cheese A pinch of dried oregano or fresh flat leaf parsley leaves Olive oil Optional: sliced red or green pepper.

Put all the vegetables in a bowl and place the slab of cheese on top. Drizzle with oil and serve.

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e tune How to put your Cbeebies them having knowledge to good use withoutish to learn beginner’s Span Summer - ˈsʌmə/ - noun 1. the warmest season of the year: • in the northern hemisphere from June to August; • in the southern hemisphere from December to February; • in Scotland from April 18th – 22nd

Well slap my thigh and pour me a marguerita, summer has made its first cameo appearance in Scotland this year and our first family holiday has passed in longawaited, sunny, relaxing bliss.

“Where was this oasis of tropical paradise?”, I hear you ask. On which foreign land’s sandy shores did we let our troubles melt away like a dropped ice-lolly?

The answer? Ayr. I couldn’t believe it myself but we had the ‘Costa Del Sol’ experience without setting foot on a plane, buying any Euros, or feeling the need to purchase and wear an over-sized straw sombrero.

Our destination? Craig Tara holiday park, a stone’s throw from the birthplace of Robert Burns. I had often been to this resort back in the day when I was a child and it was a ‘Butlins’ resort – would it live up to the heavy nostalgia that I had burdened it with? I tried to keep my expectations low – after all it was Scotland, in mid April, and the whole holiday for 4 people for 4 nights had cost a 2-figure amount of pounds.

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and drinking slushies. We also took part in ‘Kids TV Bingo’ which made use of our encyclopaedic knowledge of kid’s show theme tunes.

In terms of facilities, lots of things were just the same as I remembered – the huge and multi-levelled swimming pool, with flumes and river rapids galore was a big hit, and the water based fun continued on the beach, which was a thoroughly British mixture of sand and stones – Quinn was kept busy for nearly an hour picking up the heaviest boulders he could manage, and lobbing them into the water about a foot in front of himself.

The resort itself is a maze of great statuesque caravans with large decking and garden areas, that are genuinely better appointed and (probably worth more) than my own bricks and mortar house. This set up is punctuated here and there by restaurants, play parks, crazy golf, zorbs (Google it), and basketball courts. There is even an onsite Papa John’s which will deliver to your accommodation!

On our last day we ventured out of the resort and nipped literally ‘next door’ to the Heads of Ayr farm park (yes we know, we do enjoy our farms) – and although it is a bit pricey (£11 per adult, £9 per kid) you can go in early in the morning with your own picnic stuff and stay all day.

Verdict? You need to go here – for kids and adults it’s just wall to wall good fun, continental weather or not.

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G Cycle in West L thian Summer is here and there’s no better time to get outdoors, hop on your bike and enjoy the scenic landscapes of West Lothian.

With so much to offer in terms of cycling, it’s essential to know what to see and do in West Lothian this summer. We have a whole host of cycling routes across areas including the Bathgate Hills, Livingston and Linlithgow – as part of the John Muir Way. Whether you are a keen cyclist or you just want to have some fun while keeping fit, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

In addition, the brand new ‘Bike and Go’ scheme has now been launched, in West Lothian, with a number of bikes available for hire at Linlithgow Rail Station on the north side. All you have to do is register online, receive your ‘Bike and Go’ card and you can go to any Bike and Go station, pick up a bike and set off to enjoy your day! This is a great opportunity for locals and tourists to enjoy a fantastic cycling trip with only a small fee for hiring per day. Whether you’re hopping off the train to visit Linlithgow or you simply fancy a scenic cycle around your local area, find out more at www.bikeandgo.co.uk .

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Summer Holiday Club for primary school children

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All inclusive packages Own allotment and animal sanctuary

CALL TODAY ON 01506 413500 1 Beveridge Square, Almondvale Livingston EH54 6QF www.abcprivatenursery.co.uk

Value for money, quality dance products including shoes, patterns, swords, music, accessories, books & gifts All you need for Highland at the lowest prices We are based in East Calder so email to arrange collection and avoid postal costs!

Contact us at staff@highlanddanceshop.com Visit our online shop at www.highlanddanceshop.com

Enjoy keeping fit and having fun outdoors in West Lothian this summer – let’s go cycle!

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Edinburgh International Magic Festival Lose yourself in magic this summer with the Edinburgh International Magic Festival, 1-8 July 2016.

Seekers of wonder and amazement can enjoy world-class magic events, unforgettable performances and jaw-dropping stunts from some of the greatest illusionists and mindreaders in the world.

Enjoy the full spectrum of magic at the brand new three-day MagicFair in the maze-like venue of Summerhall. Experience up to 10 live shows, explore the Magic and Circus Shop, escape from the ribbon maze, take part in workshops and enjoy the openair courtyard with close-up magic, comedy, illusions and sleight of hand – all with just one ticket for up to four hours!

The whole family can enjoy MagicFair at the Family Mornings sessions which offer free entry to under 7s, and the Afternoon Alchemy sessions invite you to mix up your perfect magic experience. Adults can soak up the party atmosphere at the Lates sessions which feature horror magic, mind-experimentation and food, drink and music in the courtyard. Look out for incredible interactive performances from BBC’s The Real Hustle star R. Paul Wilson and sellout forensic mindreader Colin Cloud.

MagicFest comes to a close this year with the spectacular Magic and Variety Gala Show on 8 July at Edinburgh’s iconic Festival Theatre. With performers from South Korea, Spain, Germany and Scotland, you’ll be amazed by the skilful tricks and forensic attention to detail. The best magicians from around the world, astonishing illusionists and adventurous variety acts will promise to blow you away during the splendiferous finale of MagicFest 2016!

Other festival highlights include Magic School workshops for kids, the deliciously mysterious Magic a la Carte, the return of the popular Secret Room at Lauriston Castle and lots of other surprises around the city. There will also be one-off special performances from the legendary Juan Tamariz and Colin Cloud, star of Michael McIntyre’s Big Show.

For tickets, visit the MagicFest website www.magicfest.co.uk, call 0131 226 0006 or visit the box office in person at The Fringe Box Office, 180 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1QS.

Konect has teamed up with MagicFest to give away two pairs of tickets to the matinee or evening MagicFest Gala Show for Friday 8th July so you can experience the wonder and excitement for yourself!

To enter simply answer the following question: “Which theatre is used for the MagicFest Gala?”

Text or email the answer, your name, phone number and email address to 07854 492638 or editor@konectdirectory.co.uk. Closing date for entries 15th June 2016. Winner will be chosen at random after the closing date.

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and Useful Information Wednesday 1st &Thursday 2nd June Film show & photographic exhibition of all things “East Calder Gala” 3.30pm until 7.00pm in the Community Centre Hall. We have films (now in DVD format) from 1936, 1988, 1990 and 1999. Official Programmes from 1965 to present, and lots of photographs of the pram race, fancy dress and sporting events.

Kirknewton Gala Bake Off Competition ! Let’s Bake!

We are delighted to introduce a Bake Off to this year’s Gala Day. Please deliver your delicious homemade cakes to the Tea Tent by noon on Gala Day. There are 3 age categories A : Primary school B : Secondary School C : Adult – over 18 Please label your entry with the age category (A, B, or C) and type of cake especially important if it contains nuts.

Judging will be held between 12 and 1pm and the winners in each category will be announced at Gala Day and will receive a prize.

Judges decision is final. No limit on entries. Entry is free on the understanding that all entries are left for forward selling in the tea tent.

Good luck everyone - we look forward to admiring and eating your cakes ! ‘

Community Councils

Sunday 12th June Watery Worlds and Creepy Crawlies Discover the underwater world of our wildlife pond and the bugs and beasties that live nearby.

Suitable for: Families. Meet: Almondell Visitor Centre.

Time: 2pm-3.30pm. Cost: £2.50 child. Booking essential please contact the Rangers on 01506 882254, email: almondell&calderwood@westlothian.gov.uk Local Gala Days Mid Calder Children’s Gala Day Saturday 4th June, Mid Calder park from 12noon.

East Calder and District Gala Day Saturday 11th June, from 1pm.

Kirknewton Gala Day Saturday 18th June, Kirknewton Park from 12noon.

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. www.pumpherstoncc.org/

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

Library information on page 58.

Kirknewton Fun Run, Thursday 16th June Get fit, have fun and raise money for your village by entering the new Kirknewton Fun Run! 10k - £5 entry fee; 5k - £3 entry fee; Park circuit – free 6pm for the Park Circuit aimed at the kids 6-6.45pm for registration 7pm for 5 and 10ks Enter online at www.entrycentral.com/festival/904 or on the day Great prizes for winners and goodie bags for all entrants! See the Kirknewton Gala FB page for updates.

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KIRKNEWTON COMMUNITY FORTHCOMING EVENTS

JUNE `16

Kirknewton Community Development Trust promotes an exciting programme of family events in the village.

FRI 10th

Whisky Tasting Evening: Please contact The Green Room to book on 01506 883988

7.30pm

THUR 16th

10K, 5K and kids fun run: Booking essentail via: www.entrycentral.com/kirknewton-gala-run

6.157pm

FRI 17th

Football in the Park

2.30pm

SAT 18th

Kirknewton Gala

12-4pm

THUR 23rd

Buggy walk: Come and enjoy a walk through Kirknewton village. Leaving from the Green Room.

All welcome

1pm

SAT 24th

Bookbugs in the park: Meet in the park for songs and rhymes.

1pm

SAT 24th

Community Clean Up: Come along to the park to pick up rubbish bags and pickers and clean up your neighbourhood.

2pm

Proceeds from all events go to Kirknewton Gala

Weekly events at The Green Room: Family Book Club – Wednesdays 6.30pm Kirknewton Babies Music Group – Thursdays 1.30pm

For more information call 01506 883988 or call in to the Green Room at 12 Main Street, Kirknewton, EH27 8AH Kirknewton Community Group

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Library Information East Calder Library Main Street, East Calder, EH53 0EJ T: 01506 883633 E: eastcalder.lib@westlothian.gov.uk Opening times: Mon & Fri 10am – 5pm, Tues 10am-3pm, Wed 11am-4pm, Thurs 12pm-7pm, Sat 10am-1pm. Please note Registration Services are now available by appointment only. Monday – 2.00 to 4.30. Wednesday – 11am-1pm. Friday – 2.00 to 4.30. Telephone 01506 883633. Bookbug: Mon 13th June 10.30-11am & Sat 25th June 10.30-11am.

Adult book groups: Thursday 9th (reading Harper Lee’s Go set a Watchman) & 30th (reading Robert Galbraith’s The Cuckoo’s Calling). Collect a copy of this months books from the library.

Father’s Day Craft session: Saturday 18th June 10.30-12noon: Scratch Art Book Marks. Summer Reading challenge: Space for 30 children, places allocated on a first come first served basis.

Registration from week beginning 27th June.

Fri 8th July 10am-12 Junior Activity: Ghastly Grunge Fest; Revolting Rhymes/Recipes story time Tues 19th July 12-2 Craft: Pipe Cleaner Lollipops; Charlie and the chocolate factory story time Thurs 4th August 2pm-4pm: Craft: Sand Art Crocodile; The Enormous Crocodile story time Thur 18th August 2pm-4pm: Closing Ceremony.

Craft: Fantastic Mr Fox Paper plates & story time.

IT CLASSES: Mondays 1.30-3.30. Book a place in the library. Other facilities we offer are: free internet access, cheap printing facilities and free scanning.

There are daily papers to read and magazines to browse in a warm safe environment.

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.

West Calder Library & Customer Information Service West Calder Library and Customer Information Services are temporarily relocated at 24-26 Main Street, West Calder. T: 01506 771630. Opening Times: Monday – 10.00 to 16.00. Tuesday – 10.00 to 19.00. Wednesday – 11.00 to 16.00. Thursday – 11.00 to 18.00. Friday – 10.00 to 15.00. Saturday – 10.00 to 13.00. CIS enquiry desk closed each day 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm. Bookbug: Monthly Bookbug sessions have recently restarted in West Calder. Because of space restrictions in temporary location these are held in West Calder Community Centre. Please call the library on 01506 771630 for more information on dates and to book a place. Bookgroups: Book groups run on first two Tuesdays of the month at 5:30 pm and on the last Thursday of the month at 4:45 pm.

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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

West Lothian Baking Club

We meet approximately every 6th Wednesday 7:30 – 9:30pm in Dechmont Hall to talk about all things baking related.

No requirement to be the next Mary Berry! £2 per meeting.

Email wlbakingclub@yahoo.co.uk or find us on facebook.

West Lothian Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Classes in South Church Hall, Uphall Starting on Thurs 17th Sept 7.30 to 9.30pm. 10 weeks through to the 19th Nov, then starting the 7th January through to 10th Mar 2016. £3 per week. Teacher Mrs Margaret McGregor. Dancing for fun & fitness, any new beginners very welcome. For more info contact Sandra Cheyne, tel 01506 430600 email sdcheyne77@yahoo.com.

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.

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East Calder Jog Scotland Group

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.

Yoga for Everyone

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

East Calder Colts FC

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.

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).

East Calder Ladies’ Circle

East Calder Community Centre. Second Thursday of the month, September to May at 1-3pm. Secretary: Mrs E Bennett, 73 Mansefield, East Calder, West Lothian EH53 0JE.

East Calder Youth Club

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 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 Old Tyme Dance Club

East Calder Community Centre We meet Tuesday afternoons from 1 pm to 3 pm, and dance to live music from Bobby Abbot, accordionist. Beginners/ learners are very welcome to join us in this very friendly club.

Slimming World

Pigeon Club, Oakbank Road, East Calder Tuesdays at 3.30pm, 5.30pm and 7.30pm and Wednesdays at 9.30am. Contact Sue on 07803 520781 for more information.

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.

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New Mums Group

The Green Room Thursdays 2pm-2.45pm. Songs, stories and rhymes just for the little ones. Meet other mums & make new friends. Contact Amanda on 07814 055499.

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 11-18). 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! £5 per session.

Contact Carol on 07748 053340.

Rainbows, Brownies and Guides

East Calder Church Hall, Main Street. Rainbows Mon 6.30 – 7.30pm and Wed 6.15 – 7.15pm. Brownies Tues 6.30 – 8pm & Wed 6.30 – 8pm. Guides: Wed 7.30-9pm. Monday Guides meet in Kirknewton Chuch Hall 7pm-9pm. Guides contact Fiona Wilson 07595 679117 fionamhwilson@sky.com.

Contact Gillian Maben 01506 880640.

Toddler Clinic

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

Mini & Me Music Group

Kirknewton Youth Group

Village hall or Green Room. Fridays 6-8pm. For P7+. Please Contact Jennifer at jenniferkirknewton@gmail.com

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

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.

Pilates Classes

Kirknewton Village Hall: Tuesdays 6.45pm to 7.35pm (Improvers and Intermediates); Thursdays 9.10am to 10.00am (Intermediates) and 10.10am to 11.00am (Beginners and Improvers). Balerno Scouts Hall: Tuesdays 9.10am to 10.00am (mixed). For more details contact elise@ekpilates. co.uk. You’ll also find me on facebook.com/ekpilates.

Kirknewton Rainbows and Brownies

Kirknewton Village Hall. Rainbows Wed 5pm-6.15pm; Brownies Wed 6.30pm-8pm. Contact Gill on 01506 883261 or gillww@hotmail.com

Toddler Group

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.

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clubs & classes 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. Facebook: Physio Pilates Classes.

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

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

Potter Around

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. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9.15am to 11.30am. Ages 2 to 4 1/2 years. £5 per session. Call in and see us during session times or email kirknewtonplaygroup@yahoo.com

Celtic Stepz

Kirknewton Village Hall. Adult dance class to encourage adults back into dance and raise money for good causes.

Wednesdays 8.15-9.30pm. Contact Cathy on 01506 881674

MID CALDER 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.

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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

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.

Star Harmonies

Musical Theatre School. Mid Calder Institue Hall.Tuesdays 10-30-11am- 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

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.

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

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-calder-colts.org.

Mid Calder Baby & Toddler Group

Institute Hall, Tuesdays & Thursdays 9am-11am. £1 per baby / £1.50 per toddler per session, all welcome. Please email 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

The MidCalder Inn, Mid Calder. Meets every third Tuesday of the month 8pm at the “Tap Shop”.

Choral Highlights Ladies’ Choir

We would like to invite all ladies with a love for singing and music to come and join us. You don’t have to be able to read music. We are a well established three part choir and have a membership of around 20 ladies. We sing a wide variety of songs including music from films and shows, spiritual, traditional and pop music. We hold two concerts annually, one before Christmas and one in the summer KONECT

accompanied by West Calder Brass Band. We also sing at venues across the region on request. The choir practices in Kirk of Calder on Wednesdays 7.30 - 8.45pm. New members are always most welcome to join. Contact John Rankine 01506 880029.

Service 9:45 am every Sunday. Minister: Rev Dr Jonanda Groenewald, 8 Manse Court, East Calder EH53 0HF. Tel 01506 884802

POLBETH

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

Star Harmonies

Musical Theatre School Polbeth Harwood Church.

Mondays: Drama: 6-6-40pm- P1-3; 6-45-7-25pm- P4-7; 7-308-10pm- S1+. Dance: 6-6-30pm- Nursery-P2; 6-30-7-30pmS1+; 7-30-8-10pm- P3-P7. 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 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

Church of Scotland

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.

St Theresa’s Catholic Church

Masses - 11.30AM every Sunday. 9am every Monday and Friday. 6pm every Wednesday. Confessions - After Mass on Sundays, or on request. www.livingstoncatholicparishes. co.uk; 01506 880918 frpaul@livingstoncatholicparishes. co.uk.

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Uphall Station Creative Play

Meets in Uphall Station Institute Hall. Tues 1-3pm and Thurs 9.30-11.15am. 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 6.16-7.30pm Scouts Thurs 6.30-8pm. Girls and boys 10.5 - 14 yrs. Contact Jean Walkinshaw 01506 873638.

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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 KONECT

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Paving Edinburgh Paving Company 42 Pet Services South Lodge Cattery 40 Tilly Chance Dog Grooming 40 Plastering Alexander Aitken Plastering 31 Nu Walls 46 Plumbing Services Capital Heating 12 Currievale Plumbing 31 EPH 7 Public House Black Bull 17 The Grapes Bistro 51 Restaurant Al Borgo 50 Marriott Dalmahoy 15 Sky Kitchen 50 Roofing Thomson Roofing Services 43 Security Services Saltire Lock & Security 39 Sports Equipment Golf Nation 4 Storage Unit Storage Containers 14 Takeaway Sky Kitchen 50 Taxi & Private Hire All The Fours 33 Murieston & Mid Calder Private Hire 16 Telecoms Services John McGraw Telephone Engineer 31 Tiling Service With A Tile 46 Tree Surgery Maxwell Tree Care 47 Vet ICR Vets 41 Pentland Veterinary Clinic 41 Wedding Services Nota Bene 26 Quite Contrary 26 Vicky’s flowers 22 Windows 1st Choice Living 39 Andrew James Windows & Conservatories 10 Red Hot Windows 31

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