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Editor’s Message One of the best things about producing this magazine is finding out all about the different interest groups there are in the local area. Besides the huge variety of local businesses, we get approached by many different groups to be included in the magazine, and this month I was interested to learn that Livingston has its own roller derby league, with players from Kirknewton and the Calders as well as within Livingston itself. It’s a lesser known sport that you can read about on page 8.

I hope the summer holidays have been going well for those who’ve got children off school – it’s been perfect weather for exploring and enjoying the local area if you’ve stayed home this year. It will soon be time to think about the new term, don’t forget to browse the Clubs and Classes pages for activities, sports and hobbies for all ages.

Congratulations to Bed Edgar of Kirknewton and Dawn Henderson of East Calder who were winners in last month’s competitions. This month Enhance Hair and Beauty in Pumpherston are offering a half head of foils and a cut and blow dry for one lucky Konect reader, so well worth sending your crossword entry in! They have various offers on at the moment so check their advert on page 17.

Thanks for reading the Konect Directory!

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

Contents Features Newtown Roller Girls 8 Chantilly Lace 12 Lane Decor 22 Regulars Thought for the Month 14 Technology 18 Family History 24 Gardening 26

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Local Walk 30 Recipe and Food Notes 44 Competitions and Puzzles Prize Crossword 42 Sudoku 42 Kids Puzzles 46 Community What’s on 48 Useful Information 49 Clubs & Classes 50 54 Index of Advertisers

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Feature

New Town Roller Girls

By New Town Roller Girls

What is Roller Derby?

Roller derby is an adrenaline filled, full contact sport which is rapidly growing in popularity worldwide. Two teams of fourteen compete in a bout with up to five team members on track at any one time. The scoring player (the "jammer") scores points by lapping members of the opposing team, while her teammates attempt to assist their own jammer by pushing or whipping her through the pack, forcing opposing team members out of her way and hindering the opposing jammer by blocking her path or hitting her out of bounds. Play is fast and action-packed, making roller derby an exciting sport for spectators as well as skaters.

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The face of the sport has changed greatly from its origins in the banked-track roller skating marathons of the 1930s. Having become a form of sports entertainment in subsequent years where showmanship was of greater importance than sporting ability, roller derby has undergone a resurgence since the turn of the century.

It is now played on a flat track rather than a banked track, making it easier for groups of players to form leagues and train and teams are springing up all over the country. It has become so popular worldwide that it’s being considered as a new inclusion in the 2020 Olympic Games. Predominately a sport played by women, there are around twelve women’s leagues in Scotland as well as some men’s and co-ed teams.

Who are New Town Roller Girls?

New Town Roller Girls (NTRG) are West Lothian’s only women’s roller derby league. Founded in 2011 we have around 20 members ranging in age from 18 to 40ish. There is no such thing as a typical derby girl, we come from all walks of life, are all shapes and sizes and of varying degrees of ability and fitness. To compete in bouts, players must achieve 8

a minimum level of skills as well as pass a rules test and most team members are working towards passing their “mins” while the 6 team members who have already passed are practicing by playing in closed bouts called scrimmages with other local leagues. All this is building to our first public bouts which are planned for September and October this year. We are starting to look for a permanent home where we can stage bouts and practice on a more regular basis. NTRG are a friendly, welcoming team who skate at Craigswood sports centre every Sunday from 3pm - 6pm as well as socialising off skates - for example at this year’s family and friends BBQ. We are keen to be involved in the West Lothian community and were one of many local groups who raised funds for the Five Sisters Zoo fire fund.

How can I take part?

NTRG are looking for new skaters (“Fresh Meat”) to join us, as well as people who want to train as referees or help out as a non skating official. Anyone who is 18 or over and interested in trying roller derby should contact newtownrollergirls@ hotmail.co.uk to come along to a training session. We have spare kit that new skaters can borrow, the first session is free and if you haven’t skated before, we’ll teach you all you need to know. Before you know it you’ll have been bitten by the derby bug.

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Spotlight on: Chantilly Lace

By Helen-Jane Shearer

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Holly describes her vision for Chantilly Lace: “When you walk through the door looking for your wedding dress, you need to feel really special. My experience of shopping for a dress was that the shop staff didn't treat it as if it were the most important thing happening to me at that time. But it should be! Like in the movies,” she laughs, “where the bride-to-be gets champagne at her dress fitting and is made to feel really special. That's what Chantilly Lace will be like.”

“When I was looking for my wedding dress, I couldn't find any shops selling non-designer dresses. It was impossible to find a nice dress for less than £1000 - and most are much more.” Holly Sneddon is explaining to me the story behind Chantilly Lace, her new bridal shop opening in Bathgate this month (August).

“I thought, 'There has to be a better option, there has to be a way of having a beautiful dress without paying those prices'” So, with her own experience behind her of trailing around countless bridal shops, Holly set about finding a solution. The answer was in importing non-branded dresses at a fraction of the price of the designer brands. And for the past two years, she has been running a very successful online business selling bridesmaids dresses, flower girl dresses, veils and accessories by importing them at a much reduced rate and selling them online. Following the success of this, she is now extending the principal to a full bridal shop, where beautiful, quality and of course affordable bridal dresses will be stocked in addition to her current range of bridesmaids and flower girl dresses. You will be able to visit and see the dresses, have a fitting and choose from a wide range of beautiful dresses that look as stunning as the designer ones, are great quality but leave a much smaller hole in your wedding budget.

“I want a shop where anyone, from any walk of life, can come and find a beautiful dress without worrying about the price tag”, she explains.

“We stock a wide range of dresses to suit all tastes, from ball gown styles, or modern elegant fish tail dresses, or 50s style....really something for everyone.”

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What else will be different about Chantilly Lace? “You will be able to buy bridesmaids or flower girl dress on the spot and take it home if we have the size and style in stock that you want. That is very unusual for a bridal shop.” They will have samples of many styles of wedding dresses in stock in sizes 8 – 20, so you will be able to try something your size and then order the style you want. Holly can order in up to size 24. “We also have a huge range of veils in stock, at least 30 different styles, which again you will be able to purchase and take home on the spot.”

The shop was in the process of being painted when I spoke with Holly. She explained that the interior décor and feel of it is very important. “Being in a beautifully painted and decorated shop to choose your dress is important, it's all part of the experience.”

It sounds like the Chantilly Lace experience is a must for all local bridesto-be. The shop opens at 13 Hopetoun Street, Bathgate, on the 10th of August.

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Bridal dresses start from £400 Cathedral veils start from £50 Bridesmaid dresses from £110 Flower girl & christening dresses start from £40

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Thought for the Month

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What a world this would be if we all started to compliment one another instead of judging and criticising…

What a World this would be…

By Jackie Whigham

if we would take time to learn how to love ourselves enough so that we stop competing and comparing ourselves with one another…

if we learned to work on improving ourselves rather than looking at others and trying to improve them…

if we understood the power that lies within us is greater than the power that’s in the world…

if we learned to trust ourselves enough to listen to our own inner guidance instead of needing reassurance from others…

if we knew who we really were, where we were going in life and what our purpose was...

if we were to seek purpose in our lives and not be dominated by provision (money) – one of the main reasons most folks aren’t happy or content in their lives…

if every human being recognized the Value of every other human being and helped to pull others Up instead of down - What a World this would be!

if we stopped believing we owned people and ‘things’ and allowed everything and everyone to float in and out of our lives as they wished…

Have a great day!

if we could respect and celebrate our differences…

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Technology

A better reception

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TV's been around for a long time and we're all familiar with the standard roof aerial's coaxial cable. But what happens when an old-style aerial isn't enough? It might be because your Freeview reception isn't up to scratch, or because you want to upgrade to Freesat - or it might be because you have a Smart TV that's just begging to be connected to your broadband, or because you want to have TVs in multiple rooms.

Freeview boxes can be particularly prone to reception problems, especially if they're the fairly cheap ones you can buy in supermarkets. If the signal isn't strong enough you'll encounter picture freezes and the picture degrading into a series of large blocks.

Upgrading your aerial to a better one can help address this: the better the signal going in, the better the experience you're going to get from your TV. Remember too that aerials can benefit more than just your TV: you can also buy dedicated aerials for FM radio and DAB radio.

The upgrades that can feed your high-tech TV by satellites, and while many are scrambled plenty aren't; in most cases, accessing them requires a slightly different kind of satellite dish to the one you'd use for Sky. If you've bought a TV in the last few years there's a very good chance it's a smart TV with some kind of internet features: even relatively affordable sets such as Finlux's £269 32F8030-T comes with internet services including BBC iPlayer, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. While some such TVs include wireless network connections, including the Finlux we've just mentioned, home wireless networks aren't usually up to the job of streaming HD TV - especially if other family members are using the same network for their laptops, tablets or smartphones. For best results we'd recommend a wired broadband connection, which connects to your TV via an Ethernet cable - and we'd make the same recommendation for smart Blu-Ray players with internet features as well as games consoles such as PlayStations and Xboxes.

If the signal's good enough, you can run the aerial to multiple rooms and install extra points without having to install a new aerial.

The process is fairly straightforward - your aerial has a box called a splitter, which provides multiple connections for the cables to your new points – but it's important to use the right cable: cheap cables can suffer from interference and poor signal quality. If in doubt, ask a professional installer.

Another popular option is Freesat, which offers all the benefits of satellite TV without the expensive monthly subscriptions. With over 150 channels including six free HD ones it's a great service, but of course you'll also need a satellite dish so you can receive it. You'll need a dedicated Freesat SD or Freesat HD box, too, although if you're an ex-Sky customer you should be able to use your existing dish with your new Freesat box.

Freesat isn't the only satellite service you can access. Many European channels are broadcast

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The problem for many households is that the TV, games console or smart Blu-Ray player is nowhere near the internet router, and while you can run Ethernet cabling over door frames and around skirting boards to connect your device to the router the results can be rather unsightly. A professional installer can run the cabling and make it invisible, and we think it's well worth doing: not only will you have the best possible speeds from your internet connection, but you won’t have to look at any unsightly cabling.

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Photo Feature Lane Decor

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David Lane is an awardwinning local decorator who specialises in special effects such as graining (imitating wood grains), marbling (imitating marble), murals and trompe l’oeil. Trompe l’oeil means “deceive the eye”, and refers to work that creates an optical illusion of depth, such as a 3D appearance on a flat surface. David has been given the title Master Decorator by the Faculty of Decoration.

Images: 1) David at work marbling

columns in St John Cantius

church in Broxburn.

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Family History

The Honourable Henry Erskine

By Maureen McIntyre

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Most of us living in the area will have taken a walk in Almondell* Country Park and will know that at the heart of the park there once stood a large house, part of a country estate.

I have often mentioned the Old Parish Records as a great resource when researching your family tree and once in while you will come across a real ‘gem’ of a record.

This is exactly what I found when I looked for the death of Henry Erskine who died in 1817. Henry was a lawyer and politician who was a member of parliament for the Dunbar and Dumfries Districts, but he built a holiday retreat in Almondell around 1790.

What has been recorded in the death entry for Henry Erskine is three and a half pages long and gives us an amazing insight into this politician. The record and the writing are, for the most part, clear and legible which is an added bonus as many records from that period have faded, been damaged or the writing is difficult to read.

Henry died at the age of 71 having retired from political life to his estate at Almondell which is described in the Old Parish Record as a beautiful villa which Henry had designed and adorned to his taste. The record paints the picture of a kind, well-loved man who did not have a bad word to say about anyone. He was witty and could make even the ‘most repulsive subjects agreeable’.

The record also contains many words that describe Henry’s character but there were four words, which are not used much today, which tell us about the real Henry. ennui which means a feeling of listlessness – even nearing the end of his life and in great pain from an incurable disease Henry never felt one moment of ennui. abstruse which means clear and obvious – Henry was the most abstruse, easy and intelligible.

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munificent which means lavish – Henry was ever most indulgent and munificent to his children. abstemious restraint especially where food or drink is concerned – Henry’s habits were always strictly moral and temperate and in the latter part of his life even abstemious.

Henry’s son called Henry David Erskine married in 1830 and the Old Parish Record from Edinburgh Parish lists him as residing at Almondell, and the story of the house’s occupation can be traced through the census and valuation roll records.

The 1851 census finds Henry David Erskine living at Almondell House with his wife, 3 children and 6 servants. This is the last census where we see the house being lived in by the family, with housekeepers, gamekeepers and gardeners occupying the house up until the 1891 census. After that the house appears to have been rented out to various tenants. The last trace of the house in the valuation rolls index is in 1945 when the mansion house is listed as empty and it was demolished some 20 years later.

A sad end to this ‘beautiful villa’ built and designed by an exceptional man. *Almondell sometimes recorded as Ammondell See also article on Almondell House in a previous issue of the Konect Directory, available on www.konectdirectory.co.uk Maureen offers free and practical advice to anyone who is researching their family tree.

Please contact her by email on: rootsandbranches@hotmail.co.uk

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Green Fingers

Gardening in August

By Anne Pinkerton

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This month is often seen as a gap month; the summer flowers begin to fade and the harvest of vegetables begins to feel samey. It can also be the hottest and/or the wettest month in Scotland.

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The real heat has helped things ripen and begin to taste as they should. To see how to support plants that have grown lanky, visit the Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh. The enormous herbaceous border is managed so as to look spectacular in August and September.

Trim and shape hedges leave them in good shape for winter and snow loads.

Prune climbing plants and trained fruit trees.

Cut back and tie -in climbing roses making a good shape for next year.

Harvest lavender and other herbs you want to dry in bunches.

Propagate lavender, Hebe,Box, Ceanethus and other semi-ripe cuttings.

Plant out leeks and winter brasicca. Re-new 1/3 of the strawberry patch by planting the runners you potted up earlier in the year. If you missed doing this you can pot up runners now and keep over winter for spring planting.

Pest control - introduce bio controls to the greenhouse; start burning black-spot infected leaves. It’s too late to spray.

Earwigs can be a menace for carnations,chrysa nthemums,clematis and dahlias. The traditional remedy is to stuff small flowerpots with straw or wood shavings and put them on canes at flower head height. The earwigs rest up there in the day when you can catch them and deal with them.

Plan - Early autumn is the best time to plant shrubs and trees. The soil is at its warmest and the plants get time to settle before winter.

You need not restrict yourself to whatever the nearest DIY store happens to have - often these shops have stock out of season for Scotland (they are national chains) so you are better off going to local people who know our conditions. Look at bulbs and don’t leave it too late to order them.

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Local walk

Wanders in a Community Woodland

Karen Murray revels in the tranquillity of a local woodland in Uphall

that has been cleaned up, replanted and generally given a make-over.

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Here we fared better. Managed by West Lothian Council the woodland has a number of entrances in the village and off the B8046. There is no real parking apart from on residential streets but as long as you are considerate you will not cause a problem, or park on West Main Street and walk up through the housing estate to find an entrance.

I don’t know what the weather is doing as you read this month’s issue but as we have all been basking in glorious sunshine during the school summer holidays (a rare event from my experience) walks have been more plentiful in our household than is the norm.

As I work most days, enjoying a stroll in the evening sunshine comes quite high up my list of good things to do, and managing to persuade the kids to come too is a bonus. They do sometimes wonder why I drag them off in the car in order to walk however and they don’t necessarily agree with the idea of researching walks that others can do from their own doorstep.

By Karen Murray

We entered the woodland from behind the houses on St Andrew’s Drive, going through a wide gate and were immediately on a recently surfaced path.

The boys had a Frisbee with them which meant we didn’t get very far along the path at first but fun was being had. There are benches and sign posts to help you negotiate the woods and while most of the paths are surfaced, some remain grass tracks but with the good weather there were no muddy walkways to worry about.

The woodland is 13 hectares and contains some dense woodland, up to 60 years old, with areas of open grassland where the wild flowers grow in profusion - deliberately so. It had been very overgrown but thinning and removal of non-native species in the improvement work has increased the natural light and improved the biodiversity.

One such gorgeous evening, kids in tow, we headed to Uphall to search out some walking routes. I had been informed that you can take a circular route of just ¾ of a mile around the Uphall Bing and I am sure you can. Unfortunately we could not find an entrance to this walk - if you know where to park up and find this walk please let me know! In deference to the increasing boredom of the children as we drove in circles, we headed on into Uphall itself in search of the Uphall Community Woodland I had also heard mention of as it one of those overgrown woodlands 30

The woodland is obviously a haven for dog walkers and we met plenty along the way and there are great views not only of the Pentlands but of the local high point of Binny Craig too. Sitting as it does behind the houses, the woodland provides a green wedge between the housing and the agricultural land behind it. However, you can access the fields behind the woods via a number of stiles and needless to say this looked far more interesting to two young lads than the organised structure network of paths. Over a stile we hopped and into the fields where the narrow paths are overgrown with meadow plants.

One Frisbee had to be confiscated as we walked through waist high foliage. Like the woodlands you could wander quite a way here among the fields.

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If you are after a longer walk you could take the gravel track that ultimately leads to Binny Craig; alternatively you can head back on the same gravel track to West Main Street. We decided to retrace our steps through the fields and then back into the woodland and through the housing estate to the car. Having told the boys were doing a quick walk of less than a mile, I think we may have wandered around for nearer three miles and it was way past bedtime when we returned home. The sun

was still warming our backs however and there was no school next day so why worry.

This community woodland is a great place for a quick stint of exercise or a more leisurely stroll and if you live in Uphall it is the perfect place to pop out with the dog, the husband/wife or on your own for some peace and quiet, and if you don’t live in Uphall, visit it anyway as it is a tranquil little spot right on the edge of a busy little town.

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It’s that time of year again, time for the Scottish Newfoundland Club to hold their annual Charity Fund Show at Humbie Holdings, nr Kirknewton.

Last year we held the show to help local girl Rebecca White from East Calder who has quadriplegic cerebral palsy. We raised £1,000 to start the fund for a MyTobii which works with eye movement and would be a fantastic help for her. The fund now stands at over £5.000 which is great news for the family.

This is the 20th anniversary of the Scottish Newfoundland Club and in those 20 years

Companion Dog Show in Kirknewton we have raised thousands of pounds for various charities. This year the funds raised will go to Newfoundland Welfare.

We hope many people will come along with their dogs and their families and enjoy a great day out. There will be lots of specials on offer, rosettes, trophies, lots of raffle prizes, teas, coffees, burgers and homemade baking. We hope this year will be a great success and make our 20th anniversary show really special.

We would like to thank everyone at Konect for their support and adverts throughout the years.

COMPANION DOG SHOW

in aid of Northern Newfoundland Club Welfare held under Kennel Club Regulations by The Scottish Newfoundland Club Sunday 1st September, 2013 at Nr Wilkieston, Kirknewton, EH27 8DS Entries from 12 noon - £5 for first dog; £1 for subsequent dogs.

Judge – Les Griffiths. Judging commences at 1.00 pm Rosettes 1st to 4th – Trophies BIS; RBIS; BP; BV; SNR Pedigree Classes •AV Puppy (6-12 months) • AV Junior (12-18 months) • AV Sporting • AV Non Sporting • AV Working • AV Terrier • AV Pastoral • AV Open • AV Veteran (over 7 years) • Junior Handling (exhibitors under 18 - dog must be owned by exhibitor or exhibitor’s parents) Companion Dog Club Members Only • Most lovable OAP (8 years and over) • Dog judge would most like to take home

Rescue Classes (Judge – Ros Dyer) • Best rescue • Special Newfoundland Rescue Novelty Classes • Best Golden Oldie (8 years and over) • Best 6 legs • Handsomest Dog • Prettiest Bitch • Dog with waggiest tail • Most Appealing eyes • Dog judge would most like to take home • Dog most like his/her owner Fun Agility

Obedience Classes • Good Citizen Bronze Test Dogs who have won any of the following awards are not eligible for entry : •Challenge Certificate (or any award that counts towards the title of Champion under the rules of any governing body recognised by the Kennel Club) (Pedigree classes only). •Reserve Challenge Certificates (Pedigree classes only). •Junior Warrant (Pedigree classes only) •Obedience Certificate (Obedience classes only) ONLY UNDOCKED DOGS AND LEGALLY DOCKED DOGS MAY BE ENTERED FOR EXHIBITION AT THIS SHOW.

Enquiries to Davy Lyall 0131 3334980 or Wullie Burt 01506 639002

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Interior and Exterior work Wallpaper hanging

Call Willie Jamieson 07779 186298 maryjamieson64@googlemail.com

Nu - Walls Qualified in all aspects of painting, decorating & plastering ■ internal plastering ■ external/internal painting & decorating ■ ceiling / wall replacement ■ coving All estimates free, insurance quotes welcome Established 1985 3 Turner Street, Bathgate, EH48 4AR Tel 01506 634056 or 07765 402012 nu-wallsdec@hotmail.co.uk

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Plan-It provide architectural services to home owners & businesses throughout Edinburgh and West Lothian.

We are happy to help in the following areas:

Architectural Services Planning Permission Building Warrants Project Management Licence Applications We specialise in extensions and alterations Window repairs â– Supply and fit windows and doors â– Trade welcome Major credit cards accepted See website and facebook page compliant for photos of our work www.facebook.com/redhotwindows www.redhotwindows.co.uk

For a complimentary consultation please contact Bruce on

01506 884216 www.plan-it-design.co.uk

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All aspects of tiling undertaken including Kitchens, Bathrooms & Conservatories Using ceramics, porcelain, natural stone & mosaics Professional & friendly service

For a free estimate call Barry Mobile: 07944 176663 Home: 01506 432159 To advertise call Jenny on 07824 469266 or Charlene on 07772 941899

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COLIN NIXON MOT SALES & SERVICE CENTRE NOW OPEN - BODY REPAIRS

AND SPRAY PAINTING FACILITIES

Our choice of vehicles, selected by Colin Nixon, come complete with a Pre-Sales Service and 12 Month Warranty on some of our vehicles.

ESTABLISHED OVER 25 YEARS Telephone: 01506 882 185 Email: info@colinnixonautosafe.co.uk Web: colinnixonautosafe.co.uk To advertise call Jenny on 07824 469266 or Charlene on 07772 941899

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Professional Oven cleaning service: ovens, ranges, hob, BBQ, microwaves or extractor unit. Gives us a call for a free no obligation quote.

New Name, same great service! Alba Oven Cleaning is now part of The Clean Team

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Complete the crossword & send to: The Konect Directory, Overton Farmhouse, Kirknewton, EH27 8DD. Please include your name, address & phone number. Closing date for entries 15th August 2013.

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I provide expert advice on all building projects with a free consultation to determine viability.

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Recipe & Food Notes Swedish Lemon Potatoes 500g Waxy potatoes, Anya or Charlotte; half cooked and sliced Gratted zest and juice of a large lemon Spoon of Marmite Black pepper Chopped parsley for decoration 100g butter melted with the Marmite Method Mix the melted butter, Marmite and lemon juice and zest together.

Layer up the sliced potatoes in a ovenproof dish, pouring a little butter/lemon/ Marmite mixture over each layer as you go.

Dot the top with a little butter to help in the baking. Cover closely with cling wrap and a layer of foil. Bake in the oven at 180C for 35/45 minutes. Baking the dish covered ensures it is moist and the lemon salt taste goes into all the potatoes. This goes well with ham or cold meats and a salad.

Classic Mayonnaise Mayonnaise is the basic sauce from which many others are created.

Making your own is not difficult but requires a calm steady hand and is much helped by the use of a blender wand However the best texture is achieved by mixing slowly by hand with a wooden spoon or a fork.

2 egg yolks at room temperature 1/2 pint oil; half and half sunflower and refined olive oil. Extra virgin oil has too strong a taste.

Method Put the oil in a jug from which it is easy to control the flow. The oil and yolks should be the same temperature. salt, ground black pepper, mustard powder squeeze of lemon juice/ little wine vinegar In a shallow bowl beat the yolks with the salt, pepper and mustard. I use a fork.

Slowly DROP by DROP beat in the oil.

Gradually the mixture thickens; as it does you can add the oil more quickly and also change to using a wooden spoon. When about half the oil has been used add a little lemon juice or vinegar. Beat it well in.

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Condiments and Sauces

By Anne Pinkerton

Then continue adding the oil until it is all incorporated and you have a glossy, thick, creamy, yellow sauce.

The original recipe I was given by an aunt ended with.... “and do not let your mind wander.� Good advice; watch the slow development of the emulsion and all will be well! If you are unlucky and the sauce curdles, start again with one egg yolk adding the curdled mixture drop by drop.

Rose-Marie Sauce add a little tomato puree and tomato ketchup, a dash of dry sherry, a drop of Tabasco and a tablespoon of whipped double cream to half the basic mayonnaise above.

Coronation Sauce needs a little more work but the real thing is delicious and subtle.

1 small onion finely copped and cooked in 2 teaspoons of oil till transparent. To this add 2 teaspoons mild curry powder and a teaspoon of tomato puree. Cook for 1 minute. Add 1/2 wine glass red wine, 3 tablespoons water, a bay leaf, 2 teaspoons apricot jam and salt and black pepper and a good squeeze of lemon juice. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes and cool. Sieve the mixture and use to add to taste to mayonnaise.

Finally add 2 tablespoons of whipped double cream. Use to coat cooked, cold chicken.

Barbeque Sauce is a sauce made of sauces.

Mix to taste but starting with about equal quantities of Brown sauce and Tomato ketchup. Add a little Worcester sauce and a drop or 2 of Tabasco. Sweeten with some tomato chutney and sharpen with some Dijon mustard. Mix well. Spread this on chicken thighs and leave them to take in the flavours for 30 minutes before grilling or cooking on the barbeque.

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3 courses only £12

Small Sample Menu Soup of the Day Haggis, Neeps and Tattie Tower Creamy Garlic Mushrooms Honeydew & Strawberry Jelly ~ Chargrilled 8oz Rib Eye Steak (35 days matured) (£6.95 supplement) Highland Chicken Traditional Steak Pie Beer Battered Haddock ~ Triple Chocolate Bavoir Warm Sticky Toffee Cheesecake of the Day Chocolate and Orange Torte

Available 7 days: Mon - Fri 12pm - 9pm

Sat and Sun 12.30 - 9pm.

Gluten Free and Vegetarian options

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Principal: Ms K. Sara J.Wood

BA (HONS), RAD RTS, Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Dance

Lessons for age 2 years and above New Adult Ballet Class!

Studio Locations:

Edinburgh College - Sighthill Campus Ratho Community Centre

07723 589 280 info@edinburgh-ballet.co.uk www.edinburgh-ballet.co.uk

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Rich and varied experiences to help your baby develop in every way

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It’s a well established fact that children’s pre-school years form a vitally important foundation for their future development - learning to mix with other children; taking part in a range of activities that they may not necessarily be able to do at home; their parents meeting other parents for support and sharing....these are all vital factors in giving children a head start.

We’ve been speaking to local playgroups to find out what’s on offer, so if you have a toddler and are contemplating playgroup, we hope this will encourage you. Call in during session times for more information.

Kirknewton Playgroup will be under new management when we return after the summer holidays. We are always looking for new children to join us and we register children from 18 months although they don’t start until they are 2 years old. We have a

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weekly theme to ensure that toys, activities and crafts are regularly changed to keep children interested and stimulated along with more physical playtime/activities. After the summer we will be open Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9am – 11.15am.

The Willows Playgroup Mid Calder is open to children aged from 2 – 5 years, and runs on a Monday to Thursday from 9am – 11am.

They have vacancies at the moment, and are keen for parents to be involved in their many fundraising activities to supplement their funds and enable them to be able to offer a range of fun and stimulating activities.

East Calder Playgroup is run from the East Calder Community Centre, Monday to Friday 9.15 – 11.15. Children start from 2 years of age. A great start to your child’s education, lots of fun activities!

If you are involved in a local community playgroup that we haven’t listed please contact editor@konectdirectory.co.uk so that we can list your group in the magazine.

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What’s On & Useful Info Sunday 18th August Bat Walk Learn how to use a bat detector and observe Almondell’s bats in action!

Suitable for all. Meet: Visitor Centre, Almondell & Calderwood Country Park Time: 8pm – 9.30pm, Cost: Adult £3.31, child £2.28 Friday 23rd August Creatures of the night Linked to European bat weekend.

Meet the rangers for an evening walk to look and listen for Almondell’s nocturnal residents. Will you spy bats, unearth owls and discover badger tracks?! Bring a torch and wrap up warm. Suitable for all. Meet: Visitor centre, Almondell & Calderwood Country Park.

Time: 8pm – 9.30pm. Cost: adult £3.31, child £2.28 Sunday 25th August Jack & Jill Market Quality nearly-new baby and children’s market. Forty stalls bursting with quality nearly new baby and kids bargains! West Lothian College 10:30am – 1:30pm Toccata Ladies Choir has been a presence in Livingston for 35 years and have had another hugely successful year, singing two concerts at Howden Park Centre to nearly capacity audiences. We are auditioning for new choir members on Tuesday 27th August 6.45 to 7.30pm at Riverside Primary School, Craigshill. Come along on the day or contact us via our website www.toccataladieschoir.co.uk Sunday 1st September Companion Dog Show At Humbie, nr Wilkieston. See article and advert on page 32.

August 2013

Last Post Times Kirknewton Post Office Last collection time has been changed to 16.45 Mon – Fri. then a few minutes later from the box near the level crossing. Sat 11.15am East Calder Post Office Mon - Fri 5.20pm Sat 11.15am Mid Calder Post Office Mon - Fri 5.15pm, Sat 11.35am Pumpherston Post Office Mon - Fri 5.15pm, Sat 11.00am Collection from box at Livingston Delivery Office, Fairbairn Road, at 6.30pm

East Calder Medical Practice 147 Main Street, East Calder, EH53 0EW 01506 882882 St John’s Hospital 01506 523000 Holiday Club - Adventure Cruise Kirknewton and East Calder Church is holding its annual holiday club in East Calder Church Hall Monday 5th August - Friday 9th August.

Through stories from Luke’s Gospel, the children will discover how Jesus can affect their lives. Every morning 10.00am-12.30pm. All Primary aged children are welcome to attend this fun-filled freeof-charge week but must be registered by an adult on their first day of attendance. Look forward to seeing you there.

Further details can be obtained by phoning Andrew Coutts on 885800 or see www.knec4jesus.org.uk.

Wednesday 11th September Dyslexia Scotland West Lothian Branch Open Meeting 7pm - 9pm at the Hub, the Street Building, West Lothian College, Almondvale Crescent, Livingston EH54 7EP. Guest speaker Shirley Illman, Principal Teacher – Dyslexia Support, Literacy Services, West Lothian Council. There will also be a chance to chat and pick up some more information about dyslexia. Our meetings are informal and friendly and everyone is welcome. For more details please contact dswestlothian@gmail.com or 0844 800 8484.

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

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East Calder Library

Mobile library timetable Alternate Tuesdays in Kirknewton: Linburn Centre 10.00 – 12.00 Kirknewton Primary 13.15 – 14.15 Kaimes Crescent 14.20 – 14.45 Sawmill 14.55 – 15.15 Roosevelt Road 15.20 – 15.30 Brae Kirk Avenue 15.30 – 15.45 Roadman’s Way 15.55 – 16.15 Alternate Wednesdays in Mid Calder: Almondside 13.30 – 14.30 Spottiswoode Gdns 14.40 – 16.20 Police Station 16.30 – 17.30 Alternate Thursdays in Kirknewton: Kirknewton Primary 09.30 – 11.30

Pumpherston Library

Drumshoreland Road, Pumpherston, EH53 0LF. 01506 280996 email: pumpherston.lib@westlothian.gov.uk Opening times Mon 14.00 - 17.00 Wed 14.30 - 16.30 Thurs 14.00 - 18.00 E-BOOKS ARE HERE! You can now register online and download up to 6 e-books from the library website www.westlothian.librarybooks.co.uk - full instructions on login.

EMAGAZINES Free digital magazines available to all Library customers Popular publications available 24/7 Easily read on any internet-enabled device

Tins and Cans Lightly rinsed aluminium and steel cans

Paper Newspapers, magazines, brochures, catalogues, unwanted mail, telephone directories Card/cardboard cereal boxes, kitchen and toilet roll tubes, washing powder boxes, heavy cardboard Plastic bottles (lightly rinsed, squashed, lids removed)

Plastic soft drinks/ water bottles, milk bottles, detergent/ shampoo bottles Cardboard-based drinks cartons Juice cartons, fresh soup cartons, smoothie cartons

Go to – https:/www.rbdigital.com/westlothian/zinio EAUDIOBOOKS COMING SOON – more information available nearer launch date.

The library service is available 24/7, 365 days a year on www.westlothian.gov.uk

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7th August at 2.30pm - Freaky Fables and Terrible Tales

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Main Street, East Calder, EH53 0EJ 01506 883633 email: eastcalder.lib@westlothian.gov.uk Opening times Mon, Wed & Fri: 9.00am - 5.30pm Tues & Thurs: 9.00am - 8.00pm Saturday: 9.00am - 1.00pm

No : Plastic bags, glass (please take to a glass bank); other plastics including polystyrene; food waste; disposable nappies

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Clubs & Classes 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 email admin@firefly-arts.co.uk

EAST CALDER Dementia Cafe 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 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.

East Calder Bowling Club Bingo every Sun and Wed 8pm– 9.30pm. Junior coaching (10 to 16 years old) every Fri 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, club news.

East Calder Colts FC East Calder Park.

We are currently recruiting for an under 10’s team born 2002. Information required regarding any of our teams please visit our website www.eastcaldercolts.co.uk or contact Head Coach Rab McCulloch on 07920 482216. Let’s put the fun back into football.

All welcome.

Bingo Pigeon Club, East Calder Sun 8.00 - 10.00 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)

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

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. Young Mums East Calder Community Centre Mon 11.00am – 12.30pm. Free. Contact health visitor via health centre for further details 01506 880582 Yoga for Everyone East Calder Community Centre Wed 7.00pm – 8.30pm For further info contact Ruth Plevin: 01506204338 or ruth@sukha.co.uk 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 Calll Jean Gilchrist 01506 880367 East Calder Playgroup Now located in East Calder Community Centre.

Mon-Fri 9:15am-11:15am 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 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 East Calder Youth Club 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 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 Needlecraft Club East Calder Community Centre Thur 7.00pm - 9.00pm Contact Sheila (Secretary) on 0131 333 2217

Toddler Clinic East Calder Health Centre 1st Tues of every month.

Drop in for advice and support 1.30pm – 3.30pm Breast Feeding Support Group East Calder Community Centre Wed 11.30am – 12.30pm except during school holidays. Free. Contact Health Visitor via Health Centre for further details 01506 880582

KIRKNEWTON Kirknewton Starlets Kirknewton Primary School Babies class up to age 8 Thurs 5.30pm - 6.30pm.

Junior/senior class Thurs 6.15 - 8.00pm.

For info contact Trisha t.ewing@btinternet.com Kirknewton Rainbows Kirknewton Village Hall Wed 5.00pm - 6.00pm For girls aged 5-7. Please contact Gill Greaves for more information on 01506 883261 Toddler Group Kirknewton Church Hall Parents/carers with tots aged 0-3 yrs, fridndly group with play, stories and craft for the children and meet up/chat for parents. Thur 9.30 - 11.30am 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.

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 information visit http://www.douglaspilates.co.uk/ Hatton Sports Club Tennis and squash. Burnwynd, Kirknewton Social and competitive play. LTA-qualified tennis coaches. Contact Carol Blamire 01506 880208 KASPARS Afterschool Club Kirknewton Church Hall. Afterschool care Mon - Thu 3.15 - 6.00, Fri 12.30 - 6.00. Breakfast Club Mon - Fri 8.00 - start of school. Call 07871 791000

Potter Around Studio at Overton Farm, Kirknewton, EH27 8DD Clubs including oil painting for both children and adults, jewellery workshops, fused glass, candle making, knitting, scrapbooking, kids craft club, Warhammer club. Craft shop, beads, children’s parties, baby prints and more. Plus drop in any time for pottery painting.

For all class times, bookings and more information call 01506 238961 or email chat@potteraround.co.uk. www.potteraround.co.uk 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 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 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 Kirknewton Runners Meet at Kirknewton Park every Monday 19.30 Kirknewton Pensioners Club Kirknewton Village Hall 1st Wednesday of Month 1.00pm - 3.30pm and 3rd Thursday of Month 7.00pm - 9.00pm Everyone aged 60 years and over welcome

MID CALDER Mini Music Makers Glenalmond Hall, Main Street, Mid Calder, EH53 0AN Weekly interactive music classes on Thursday mornings in Mid Calder.

Singing games and rhymes are used bring these interactive music education classes for pre-school children and their parents/carers to life. Booking enquires: claire.ashwood@nycos.co.uk, 0141 287 2943. Find out more: www.nycos.co.uk/mini-music-makers Mid Calder Mother and Baby Group Institute Hall Tuesdays 10.00 Please call Vicky Ramsay for details on 07515 495101

Clubs & Classes 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.

Mid Calder School of Dance Mid Calder Institute Hall Highland, Disco Tues 6.00pm - 7.00pm & Fri 6.00pm - 9.00pm. Various ages Contact Heather 01501733054 Yoga Classes Masonic Hall Wednesday 7.30pm - 9.00pm Contact Linda Bibby 01506 884115 www.wholebodybalance.co.uk 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 Folk Club Meets every third Tuesday of the month at the “Tap Shop” The Midcalder Inn, Mid Calder at 8pm Rainbows, Brownies and Guides Rainbows Wed night Brownies Tues night, Guides Mon and Wed nights.

Contact Katrina Wallace on 01506 883816 Mid Calder Baby & Toddler Group Institute Hall. Tuesdays 9am - 11am. £1.00 per parent/ carer.

New parents/carers, toddlers and babies welcome.

For further information please email christiealldridge@hotmail.com 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 Fred Roe at 01506 202190 or 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 Calder Bells Glenalmond Hall, Mid Calder Rehersals Mondays 7.30pm New members welcome

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Oakbank Bowling Club Oakbank are having a Ladies Day/Night on October 27th – tickets are £10 (on sale now) – Comedian,Singer and Disco plus food. All welcome 2pm – late. Contact Mrs J McElhinney, Secretary, Oakbank Bowling Club.

Choral Highlights Ladies’ Choir Kirk of Calder Rehearse Sun 11.45-12.45pm & 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) Welcome Cafe Glenalmond Hall Every Tuesday 10am-12noon. This is a Fair Trade Cafe 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.

POLBETH 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 information on 01506 435708.

PUMPHERSTON Parent, Baby and Toddler Group Meets in Uphall Station Institute Hall every Thursday during term time, 12:15 - 2pm. A warm welcome to new members from the surrounding areas.

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 Saturday, check programme with the Rangers on 01506 882254 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

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 years.

Contact Jean Walkinshaw 01506 873638.

CHURCHES Polbeth Harwood Church Service 11:15 am every Sunday West Kirk of Calder Service 9:45 am every Sunday.

Interim moderator : Rev Dr AJ Groenewald 8 Manse Court, East Calder, EH53 0HF. Tel 01506 884585 Church of Scotland 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 075 888 458 14. groenstes@yahoo.com website www.knec4jesus.org.uk 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.

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West Calder Walking Group Every Thurs at 12.30. Meet outside the Co-op, West Calder Main St. Walk approx 1 hr then coffee/tea stop to finish. Call 01506 871773 for more info.

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