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FEATURE

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ur July Konect has a lovely summery look about it - let’s hope our sunny graphics don’t look out of place and we actually get some nice weather. We’ve pulled together a guide to some children’s holiday activities all over West Lothian, so you’re sure to find something to do on the sunny days... and the inevitable rainy ones.

One of our interviews this month was with a lady who was born in Kirknewton 80 years ago….she had some very interesting stories to tell Cara, who interviewed her, but the focus was on the way she decided to celebrate her 80th! See the article on pages 8-9.

Summer is a good time to be getting out and active. I spoke to the organisers of West Lothian Run, who are busy planning for the August running event and would love to see more people signing up for one of the runs - and training out and about in our lovely country parks over the next few weeks.

The food notes are all about BBQs. Our local charity feature is here, as well as our other regular columns. Thanks for reading Konect and supporting local businesses and organisations.

Helen-Jane, Editor hj@konectdirectory.co.uk COVER IMAGE: See how to make your garden ‘hedgehog friendly’ on page WL4

CONTENTS Interview: Amy Gilchrist Health & Beauty West Lothian Festival of Running Charity of the Month Recipe & Food Notes (BBQ Guide) Puzzles What’s On Summer Holiday Special Clubs & Classes WEST LOTHIAN VIEW Visit West Lothian Garden Project Property Matters Parents in West Lothian Music Review INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

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In January this year, Livingston resident Ms Amy Gilchrist celebrated her 80th birthday - but rather than a conventional party, she decided to draw on her philanthropic side and hold a charity event.

Her nephew’s three year old grandson Jacob had a brain tumor removed last year, and is fortunately on the road to recovery. With a case for support so close to home, what better way to celebrate turning 80 than by raising money for the hospital which had treated Jacob? “I thought to myself, ‘What more could I want? I don’t need anything,’” she explains.

This led to a birthday party fundraiser raising £900 for Glasgow Children’s Hospital!

Amy is incredibly grateful to everyone who donated, and can’t believe how much was raised. Amazed at people’s generosity, she sat in her living room counting up the ‘tens’ and thinking she must have been dreaming!

“I couldn’t think of a better place for the money to go,” says Amy. She was very impressed with the children’s ward at the hospital, with its facilities for friends or family to stay overnight, Disney characters lining the walls (painted by volunteers), and even a small cinema! Amy was so glad to have been able to contribute what she did to a 8 | KONECT CALDERS

clearly worthy cause - and she could not have done it without all her friends. The party was held in a local church café, with food and drink. She had planned to have music playing, but so many people turned up you couldn’t hear the music for the buzz of the talking! Her granddaughter remarked she was shocked at how popular her Gran was, which gave Amy a good old chuckle.

What more could I want?

I don’t need anything Interviewing Amy was a privilege and her story about her birthday fundraiser was truly heartwarming. But, as a resident myself in Kirknewton since the early 2000s, I was fascinated to hear Amy’s stories about her own life in Kirknewton.

Born in 1937, she lived in Kirknewton her whole childhood, attending school in East Calder where she met many friends including her late husband, Jim. She and Jim were married

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in 1958 when they were 21.

Amy’s story tugged on my heart strings as she recounted how, just 3 months after their marriage, Jim had been called to do his National Service.

She said she remembered sobbing her heart out, unable to bear the thought of two years without him. But, somehow she muddled through, and they went on to start a family when he returned. Amy now has three lovely adult sons. As someone who recently left school, I found Amy’s stories about her school years interesting and amusing.

She relayed that Kirknewton had quite a ‘tough’ reputation when she was growing up.

Apparently, there used to be a lot of fighting on the school bus, and one day the fighting got so bad and out of control that the bus driver simply closed the doors and drove the whole lot of them to the police station! Safe to say, all involved received a stern telling off from the headmaster Mr Gibb – whether they had been fighting or not.

Speaking of Mr Gibb, Amy recounted another story that really amused me - to do with

the belt, a hard concept for me to wrap my head around. Amy promises she was never on the receiving end of a strike, but remembers one time when the students were lining up to get the belt, suddenly one of the boys refused it. In a quick-fire flash of events, the boy ran out the room, and in an attempt to stop him being pursued, his older brother lifted one of the inkwells and threw it at Mr Gibb’s face, before he too ran out of the building!

Amy laughed at clearly remembering the sight of Mr Gibb dripping with ink, and once he had got over the shock he assured the whole school that, “no one would be allowed to get away with that again.”

It was a pleasure to interview Amy and hear such anecdotes about her life. But the main point she wanted to get across to the community is her immense gratitude for those who donated at her birthday fundraiser. It is when people give selflessly like this for a great cause that I fully realise the extent of humanity’s innate goodness.

On behalf of Amy, thank you to everyone who made this donation possible - and to contrast Mr Gibb, I very much hope people will be allowed to ‘get away with this’ again.

This article was contributed

by Cara McKeown who interviewed Amy Gilchrist in Livingston. Cara studies Social Anthropology at Edinburgh University. She lives in Kirknewton and writes occasionally for Konect.

COMMUNITY

Photography exhibition from River Forth Fisheries Trust and West Lothian College puts the focus on the Rivers Almond and Avon.

West Lothian College has teamed up with the River Forth Fisheries Trust to display the work of the NC Photography Students as part of the RiverLife: Almond & Avon Project. The students, who have used the rivers and tributaries to create their Higher portfolio, have picked one photograph which best represents their local river.

Highlighting the natural, industrial and cultural heritage of the two rivers, the photographs cover many aspects of urban rivers and their surroundings. From the symmetry of the culverts that keep the river flowing as roads and railways wind across the catchments to the beauty in the flow of the water as it moves across rocks and stone, these pieces are a representation of diversity in everyday surroundings.

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COMMUNITY

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The aim of West Lothian Run is to put on affordable events which promote health and wellbeing, as well as to provide a structure for people to raise funds for their own chosen causes. It was founded in 2009 by Bathgate-resident Lindsay Colman, who recently handed over the reins.

Paul is now managing it, along with his wife Jennifer Brown and Laura Scott. The entrance fees for the runs are very reasonable, making it an accessible way for you to raise money for your chosen charities. All races are professionally tracked and timed, and a team of volunteer marshals help out on the day.

One thing Paul cannot be accused of is a lack of energy. Last year he ran seven full marathons in seven days, culminating with the Edinburgh Marathon at which he achieved his personal best time, despite it being the last one of the seven.

He raised over £4000 for charity! This year, his personal challenge was 500 miles in 5 weeks, again culminating with the Edinburgh Marathon, raising funds for SANDS Lothian. For next year he is thinking of doing an iron man triathalon challenge.

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Paul, Jennifer and Laura are keen to put on other running events throughout the year. There is already an Easter run at Beecraigs (it was missed this year but will be back next year) and a Santa Fun Run in Livingston each December.

“We have so many lovely places to run in West Lothian. I’d like to do something in Almondell & Calderwood Country Park and other

locations,” says Paul. He’d also like to set up more running groups for people of all ages and stages to get out and get running around West Lothian. There is already a weekly running group for kids at Boghall Community Wing, the West Lothian Little Runners.

WEST LOTHIAN RUN: Promoting health and wellbeing in West Lothian

Paul is a personal trainer and besides his charitable work for West Lothian Run and his personal fundraising challenges, he offers one to one personal training, group training and running training. He is offering a kids summer holiday active bootcamp - a two week block for children from 5 to 12 years old – so if you’re still looking for summer activity ideas, search for Paul Brown Personal Training on Facebook for details.

“There is definitely an interest and appetite for running locally,” says Paul, “although we’d be delighted to see even more people signing up for the West Lothian Festival of Running this year!”

HEALTHY KIDS: West Lothian Little Runners, with Paul Brown

FUN... on the run

To find out more visit www.westlothianrun.org.uk, or search West Lothian Run on Facebook.

West Lothian Run is a charity registered in Scotland.

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Helen-Jane Shearer interviewed Paul Brown, manager of West Lothian Run, for this article.

Helen-Jane lives in West Lothian with her family and is the editor of Konect magazines.

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PROPERTY MATTERS

Should I sell during the Longer evenings also mean that the opportunity for positive viewings is extended, as partners can view together

Holidays ?

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

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

The bright days and long evenings mean that your accommodation will look light and airy, and any views from the house will be accentuated.

Your garden will be in full bloom and adds real value to the purchaser’s perception of your home - they won’t just be looking at rooms! If it is a family house, children’s slide/swings etc. can only make the house feel more like a home - a real hot button for the family buyer.

to secure a property before the new school year and, as a result, could be prepared to pay a higher price in return for a swift purchase.

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

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

So, if you are considering the possibility of selling, why not help supply buyer demand for quality properties this summer. It could pay you handsomely.

Serious buyers do not let holidays, sports, etc. get in their way and are sometimes frustrated by the reduction in choice, as other sellers delay bringing their property to market or sometimes withdraw their homes over the summer holidays.

Those with children may be under some pressure

The monthly Property Matters column is contributed by Craig Turpie. Craig is a director at Turpie & Co Estate Agents and Letting Agents with extensive knowledge of the West Lothian Property Market and over 20 years experience in bespoke sales and marketing.

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PARENTS IN WEST LOTHIAN

I own nothing. Nothing. Absolutely nil. This surprised me even more than I imagine it surprises you, and yet it seems to be true.

Even my body parts are only occasionally my own, due to Penny’s recent discovery of the possessive pronoun “my.”

“My blanket!” “My juice!” “My hand!” (while grasping my hand to her face).

A particularly contentious issue just now is bedtime story books – so much so that we have made a return to board books for the time being. Several bedtime favourites have been reduced to literary confetti after particularly feisty discussions about whose they were.

One such book was a beautiful soft cover book gifted to us by the Book Bugs programme for toddlers. Its title is ‘Hooray for Fish!’ and so mesmerising were the bright drawings and rhyming couplets within minutes grabs were made and countered, and one of the fish was given a swift fin-ectomy. Mmm … where can we find sturdier fish that we don’t have to fight over? That gave me an idea…

I’d never been to Deep Sea World so to be honest wasn’t sure what to expect – it was bigger than I expected but despite its size, pretty difficult to find your way to given the large amount of roadworks across the bridge just now. But with plenty of parking and a nice gentle slope down to the entrance for buggies, we were ready to see some real life aquatic chums.

Without a doubt, the highlight of the trip for Quinton was the sub-aquarium travelator. It’s like a moving walkway at an airport but more meandering. Oh and with fish. But it wasn’t the fish that thrilled Quinn … the travelator itself provided so many exciting

and dangerous possibilities … jumping on and off it, lying down and trying to roll off it, lying half on and half off … After around 4 trips on the travelator and approximately one fish noticed, maximum, we were delighted to find that it was seal-feeding time! The observation area for this spectacle offered a great view and although there were loads of folk in the audience we heard everything and saw the seals as they followed various mimed instructions in return for a fish. It was remarkable to see how they took turns, dutifully waiting until each nudged their nose to a grey stick with a yellow ball attached, then retreating to scoff their fishy treat while others got their shot too.

What a thought - I bet mummy seal has never had to endure cries of “My kelp!” or “My minnow! … they simply co-operate, obey the grey stick and yellow ball contraption and everyone ends up happy.

As we exited through the gift shop, various small toys were pawed and played with for a few seconds each but nothing grabbed their attention so much as to ask to make it ‘MY’ such-and-such.

We lingered slightly longer than we might have while I looked in earnest for a souvenir grey stick topped with a yellow ball for our own use at home.

No such flipper-ing luck.

The monthly Parenting column is contributed by Nicola Jengaenga. Nicola lives in West Lothian with her two pre-schoolers and hubby Channa.

They juggle hectic work schedules with the everevolving demands of their two tiny overlords and also squeezing in time for each other!

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MUSIC REVIEW

Two weeks ago I was hanging about Fopp in Edinburgh and I heard songs playing which stopped me in my tracks. Last time that happened to the same degree was in 2005 with Sufjan Steven’s Illinoise album which I still play every week so I thought I should pay attention.

The album in question was Goths by The Mountain Goats. After I got over my vanity irritation at having no idea at all who they were I purchased the CD – no streaming, straight in, as it should be. Without hesitation this is the cleverest, warmest songwriting I have heard so far this year.

Unless the joke is on me, this album is a straight faced exploration of Goth culture

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from the perspective of eighties America. Deadpan to an extent that makes Luke Haines seem like Joe Dolce, the songs are guitar free (as proudly proclaimed on the sleeve), highly melodic, synth pop and woodwind explorations of such semitragic subjects as Andrew Eldritch moving back to Leeds, the demise of Gene Loves Jezebel, and Portuguese Goth Metal. I know, same old stuff you hear anywhere.

Indeed, John Darnielle’s lyrics are so wonderfully crafted as to make the writer feel that everybody else should just give up and spend another ten years practising until they can come up with something to equal “To be fair to Gene Loves Jezebel/Billy Corgan brought them on stage/It was in 2011/It’s on their Wikipedia page/But for the most part/However big that chorused bass may throb/You and me and all of us/Are going to have to find a job”. What? Just me?

The monthly music review is contributed by James Kerr. James presents the Regal Music Club show on Regal Radio (www.regal-radio.net) and is a member of the local band ‘Snakeskin Shoe Review’.

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EARS is an independent advocacy service that has been helping people in the Lothians since 1999. It supports people to speak up for themselves, and where they can’t, provides an advocate to speak for them.

The volunteer service in West Lothian is coordinated by local resident Karen Strang, who has worked for the service since 2016. Karen says, “Providing support and assistance to people are regarded as some of the important aspects of advocacy. Quotes from advocacy partners have included: ‘It makes such a difference having someone to speak to’ and ‘Thank you so much for all the help you’ve given me, I couldn’t have done this on my own.’”

If you have a concern about your care, accommodation, money, a legal issue or another matter and are finding things difficult, an independent advocate can help you express your concerns when talking to other people, such as professionals and carers. If you don’t feel confident about speaking up, or you feel no-one is listening, you may want support from someone who is independent of your situation.

An EARS advocate will be 100% on your side.

They will take time to listen to you; they won’t tell you what to do, give you advice or offer an opinion on your situation, but will assist you in making informed decisions about your situation, and provide support where you, or others, may be worried that you are at risk of being harmed. They can attend meetings or appointments with you or for you, assist with writing letters, emails or making phone calls, and taking forward any issues that are important to you. It’s about having a sympathetic person beside you to help navigate systems, meetings and communications which can sometimes be overwhelming.

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We are looking at a new way of recording and reporting on the ‘advocacy experience’ that we provide. To do this we need people to interview people who have been supported

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In good weather, they are a relaxed way to feed a group of friends without the hassle of a formal meal.

A successful barbecue involves a bit of planning and preparation but once the fire is lit and the people gather the party will take on its own life.

There are many different BBQ designs ranging from the disposable foil box, to elaborate stainless steel wheeled monsters, or custom-built brick and clay cookers based on Mediterranean designs. Portable kettle barbecues are best because the wind effects the rate of the burning of the fire and they can be positioned wherever is best on the day, and easily stored when not needed. The ultimate small barbecue must be the Lotus Grill which can be used safely on any surface excellent for picnics. The best barbecue we had was in an old builder’s wheelbarrow. The body was filled with sand and the rack from an old gas oven rested on 6 bricks. You could cook kebabs for 10 on it and it could be placed wherever the wind direction decreed. It was trundled out of the way when not in use.

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The southern states of the US have a long tradition of barbecues. There are barbecue competitions at State fairs and they take the whole business very seriously.

Australia thinks it invented the barby and it’s often the way their Christmas meal is celebrated. Both these countries cook steaks of meat; these take some skill.

Smaller pieces of tender meat are easier. Chicken legs and wings, lamb chops, burgers, sausages, salmon or tuna steaks and of course any kind of meat kebab are all easier to get right. Whole birds, suckling pig

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particularly good grilled over charcoal. It’s a street food all over the world. Cook till the kernels are just browning, not black, and they will be sweet. Serve with a drizzle of honey.

Fish is underestimated as a barbecue food. Tuna or swordfish steaks cook quickly and are oily enough to cope with grilling. Skewers of prawns in their shells, cubes of salmon and squid make fine grilled kebabs.

Use the oil and lemon basting on them too. Almost any other fish can be cooked in foil parcels on the barbecue.

Mackerel with their bellies stuffed with gooseberries and dill are wonderful this way.

and baby lamb all take practice and knowledge if you are to avoid food poisoning or a very long wait for the meal. For a big party or a fund-raising event engage a professional pig roast or ox roast specialist. There are several in and around Edinburgh.

You might wonder what fruit and barbecues are good together. Pineapple or peach halves are both perfect grill subjects. Take care though!

They don’t need long, a few moments only because the natural sugars burn and then taste nasty.

The remark about food poisoning is not made lightly.

Never cook meats that could still be partly frozen on a barbecue because fire temperatures are not easily controlled and something a bit charred and looking cooked may be at perfect bug temperature in the middle. Use common sense, pre-prepare all the food to be cooked in your kitchen in clean surroundings and do not leave uncooked food uncovered in the garden.

Pork is the most common meat for a barbecue, but my favourite is lamb.

Whole small chops on the bone cook in 10/15 minutes Try leg of lamb cubed and skewered with onion and red pepper, basted with oil and lemon. Cook, turning all the time for 10 minutes, and serve with salads, hot rice or bread It’s not only meat that is good from the barbecue. Veg kebabs made with a combination of peppers, onions, sweet potato, butternut squash, courgette, small sweetcorn or cherry tomatoes are delicious. Or add cubes of halloumi cheese and scatter some oregano over them when they are cooked.

Have a jar of oil, salt, pepper and lemon juice to hand.

You need 4 times the oil to lemon. Baste the kebabs before and at the very end of cooking. They will take about 10 minutes to cook and will need turning just as you would meat kebabs. Whole sweetcorn is

DID YOU KNOW? Barbecue sauce was first bottled in Kentucky in 1903; Heinz didn’t catch up till 1940. Most of these concoctions are used both for basting or marinating and as an extra with the cooked food. The most popular base tomato is varied with vinegar, mustard, mayonnaise or fruit. You can make your own by mixing, in proportions as you see fit, tomato sauce, mango chutney, brown sauce, soy sauce and Branson pickle. Liquidise to make it smooth.

The monthly recipe and food notes are contributed by Anne Pinkerton. Anne is a local cook who believes that everybody can enjoy seasonal food and take pleasure in preparing meals for their friends and family.

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DAILY THROUGHOUT THE HOLIDAYS - ARTS & CRAFT CLUB AT POTTER AROUND Mon-Thurs 10.30am -12.30pm. £50 incl snack & juice. Feel free to bring a packed lunch. Potter Around, Kirknewton, EH27 8DD. www.potteraround.co.uk Call 01506 238961 or email chat@potteraround.co.uk for details and to book.

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DAILY FROM SATURDAY 1ST JULY UNTIL TUESDAY 22ND AUGUST - DEN BUILDING ADVENTURES AT ALMOND VALLEY Learn how to survive in the wild! Suitable for children and parents of all ages, 11.30am and 2.30pm daily. No need to book, just drop in. Almond Valley Heritage Centre Millfield, Livingston, EH54 7AR. www.almondvalley.co.uk EVERY TUESDAY DURING THE HOLIDAYS LINLITHGOW HOLIDAY CLUB WITH HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND Booking essential for all activities, call 0131 652 8150 or email rangers@hes.scot.

All activities meet at Linlithgow Peel and are suitable for children ages 8-12. Minibeast adventure, make paint, dyes & sculptures, step back in time at the Palace, and more!

SUNDAY 9 JULY - DUCK RACE & FUN DAY In aid of local charity River Kids. Bouncy Castle, children’s rides, big slide and duck races! Holmes Park, Broxburn – next to the Squirrel Nursery. 11am - 3pm TH

19TH JULY - WONDERFUL WILD WEDNESDAY East Calder Park. Join the West Lothian Country Parks Ranger Service and other organisations for a day of nature inspired activities! Drop in between 11am – 3pm Cost: Free.

THURSDAY 20TH JULY - CATERPILLAR CLUB Discover nature and the outdoors through crafts, stories, songs and outdoor fun! Suitable for parents and toddlers (age 2-4) local to Polkemmet. Meet outside the Classroom, Polkemmet Country Park. 10am-11.30am. Cost free, booking essential - call the Rangers on 01501 743905 or email polkemmet@westlothian.gov.uk THEATRE SUMMER SCHOOL AT THE BATHGATE REGAL Monday 31st July - Friday 4th August. Performing arts summer camp with show for family & friends on the Friday afternoon. Drama, singing and dance classes for 4-18 years in Bathgate Regal Theatre. 9.00-3.30pm daily. £100 per child, to book please contact Bathgate Regal box office on 01506 630085 or visit www.bathgateregal.org/whatson/ and select July for the calendar.

ACTIVITY WEEKS - WEST LOTHIAN COUNTRY PARK RANGERS Fun-packed outdoor activities: build your own shelter, scramble up burns, and learn how to light a campfire and much more. 9.00am – 4.30pm daily. Suitable for 5 - 11 year olds who enjoy being outdoors. Cost: £89.

Monday 24th July - Friday 28th July at Almondell & Calderwood. Meet at Almondell Visitor Centre. 9am – 4.30pm. Contact the Rangers to book, call 01506 882254, email almondell&calderwood@westlothian.gov.uk Monday 14th August- Friday 18th August at Beecraigs.

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29TH & 30TH JULY - DAYS OUT WITH THOMAS Join the Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway as they welcome Thomas for a day of family fun.

Tickets £14, advance booking essential. Visit, www.bkrailway.co.uk/your-visit/day-out-with-thomas/ OWL ENCOUNTERS AND PHOTO SHOOT OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT SUMMER AT THE SCOTTISH OWL CENTRE, within Polkemmet Country Park. See www.scottishowlcentre.com/whatson.html for packages and prices.

FIVE SISTERS ZOO, Gavieside, West Calder, EH55 8PT. Daily handling sessions, talks & feeds. Open daily from 10am. See fivesisterszoo.co.uk for admission prices and zoo details.

DEEP SEA WORLD – Book online to save money on Deep Sea World entry tickets under the Forth Rail Bridge at North Queensferry. www.deepseaworld.com. Our parenting column writer Nic visited this month, see her account in the Parenting column on page WL15.

12TH, 19TH, 26TH JULY & 2ND, 9TH AUGUST - SCOTCH HOP Linlithgow Palace. Dance in the open-air courtyard of the Palace! (If the weather is poor, event is at the Low Port Centre nearby). Wednesdays on the above dates at 7.30pm – approx 10pm. Suitable for all ages and abilities, with an experienced caller. Tickets on the door, cash only, £8.50/£6.50, under 12s free. www.scotchhop.org.uk 2ND AUGUST - WONDERFUL WILD WEDNESDAY Join the Ranger Service and other organisations for a day of nature inspired activities in Craigton Park. Suitable for: Families Meet: Craigton Park, off Craigton Place, Winchburgh. Time: Drop in between 11am-3pm. Cost: Free.

THURSDAY 3RD AUGUST - ULTIMATE POP PARTY Howden Park Centre. The UK's number one tribute acts to Rihanna, Justin Bieber and Little Mix for one night of pure pop magic! 7pm. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets: £14/ £12. Call the Howden Park box office to book on 01506 777666 SATURDAY 5TH AUGUST - BADGER WATCH Join the Ranger Service to discover more about these intriguing animals. Short presentation followed by an evening in our badger hide. Suitable for adults & children over 12 years old. Meet: Sutherland Building, by Animal Attraction, Beecraigs Country Park Time: 8pm – 9.30pm Cost: £3.80 adult, £2.60 child SATURDAY 5TH & SUNDAY 6TH AUGUST - FUNBOX Underwater Adventure. Anchors away with Anya, Gary and Kevin (formerly the stars of The Singing Kettle) for their all new show where they voyage beneath the waves to the bottom of the ocean. Shows at 1pm & 3.30pm both days.

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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.

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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 Iain MacPhail, 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. Wednesdays at 9.30am and 11.30am. Contact Sue on 07803 520781 for more information.

West Lothian Eagles – Aussie Rules Football We have just started and are looking for new players, of all shapes and sizes, beginners especially for free training sessions.

Get fit, have a laugh, make new friends and play a new sport.

We train mainly in East Calder football pitch on the Main St. on Monday evenings at 7.15pm but we also train on various other places throughout West Lothian.

Check the facebook page for details. www.facebook.com/wleaglesarfc/

KIRKNEWTON Mini & Me Music 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.

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

Rainbows, Brownies and Guides

East Calder Church Hall, Main Street. Rainbows: East Calder Church Hall, Mon 6.30-7.30pm & Wed 6.15-7.15 - Brownies: Kirknewton Church Hall Tues 6.30pm-8pm. Brownies contact Gillian Maben 01506 880640 or Sally buchanan.sally@btinternet. com Guides: Kirknewton Church Hall Mon 7pm-9pm and East Calder Church Hall Wed 7.30-9pm. Guides contact Fiona Wilson 07595 679117 fionamhwilson@sky.com.Bay and 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 and chat for the parents. Thurs 9.30-11.30am.

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.

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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 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

Arts and Crafts Studio at Overton Farm, Kirknewton, EH27 8DD. Pottery Painting, Potter’s Wheel, Decopatch, Jewellery Making, Oil Painting, Knitting and Crochet, Workshops and Kids Clubs, Parties. Open 7 days: Mon, Tues, Fri & Sat 10am – 5pm; Wed 10am – 9pm (if closed after 5pm please call 07815075387 for information); Thurs 10.15am–5pm; Sun 11am-4pm. For more information call 01506 238961, email chat@potteraround.co.uk, see www.potteraround.co.uk & facebook.com/potteraround.

Kirknewton Playgroup A happy and friendly playgroup for children ages 2 to 5 years. Open Tues, Wed & Fri 9.15am - 11.30am in Kirknewton Village Hall. Contact admin@communityplaygroups.co. Uk / 07593165100 or pop in and see us in the hall. £7.50 per session.

Funded places are also available for eligible 2 year olds.

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

Book Bugs

Kirknewton Green Room. Songs and stories for toddlers, 11.30pm – 12 noon

Access 2 Employment Job Club

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.

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.

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.

Cunnigar House Activity Group NEW!

Are you over 60? Looking to get out and meet new people?

Come and join in our activity group in Cunnigar House, Mid Calder, weekly Tuesdays (2-4pm). A mix of gentle physical activity, quizzes and games. We also love a good chat over a cup of tea! All welcome, cost is just £1 per session. Get in touch if you’d like more information, with Cyrenians OPAL (Older People, Active Lives) on 01506 815815 or email opal@cyrenians. scot www.cyrenians.scot. at Cunnigar House, Mid Calder.

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 Rainbow unit (girls 5 - 7 years) Wed nights; Brownie unit (girls 7 - 10 years) Tues nights; Guide unit (girls 10 - 14 years) Wed nights. For more information see www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved or email westlothiangirlguiding@gmail.com.

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 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.

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

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.

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. There is no group meet in July, August or December. 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.

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.

The Wooly Quilters Craft Group If you are looking for some inspiration or motivation to get going then this self help group is the ideal place for help and craft chat with a cuppa while you sew or knit. We do a variety of crafts from Patchwork & Quilting to Knitting & Spinning, or to get you started try making our beginners quilt! We meet up on a Wednesday Evening from 7pm to 9pm at The Stick & Cane Shop, Unit 5 Polbeth Industrial Estate, Polbeth, West Calder EH55 8TJ. For more information: email: woolyquilters@gmail.com or find us on facebook

CHURCHES West Kirk of Calder & Polbeth Harwood Church

West Kirk of Calder Service 9.45am every Sunday; Polbeth Harwood Church Service 11.15am every Sunday. Minister: Rev Dr Jonanda Groenewald, 3 Johnsburn Road, Balerno, EH14 7DN. Tel 0131-261-7977

Kirknewton and East Calder Church

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 available. Crèche Available. Website www.knec4jesus.org.uk

Star Harmonies

Mid Calder

Musical Theatre School Polbeth Harwood Church. Mondays: Drama: 6-6-40pm- P1-3; 6-45-7-25pm- P4-7; 7-30-8-10pm- S1+.

DANCE: 6-6-30pm- Nursery-P2; 6-30-7-30pm-S1+; 7-30-8-10pmP3-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

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

Polbeth W.R.I.

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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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.

Uphall Station Creative Play

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

Supported by SureStart. Different play activities every week.

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