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FEATURE The modern parish minister

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Technology Light up your life plus local businesses, community information and more!

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Editor’s Message Welcome to the October issue of the Konect Directory.

One of the best things about editing this magazine is getting to know more local people and businesses. This month I interviewed Dr Rev André Groenewald, minister for Kirknewton and East Calder parish, to find out more about the role of a modern parish minister.

This issue is choc-a-bloc full with local businesses as usual who can supply everything you need for house, garden and family, and some fantastic offers for Konect readers. Please support local people and check this magazine first for anything you need!

Congratulations to Lawrie Ross of East Calder who won the crossword competition last month. This month, Jacqui of Beauty Within Therapies is offering a luxury facial for one lucky reader. Based in West Calder or mobile, Jacqui has also got a great offer on this month of £5 off any treatment over £20, see her advert on page 22 and also try the crossword on page 46 for a chance to win the luxury facial.

As usual, a technology update, What’s On, Charity of the Month and all other regular columns are included.

I hope you enjoy the October issue. Thanks for reading the Konect Directory and for supporting local businesses!

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

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Contents Features The modern parish minister 1st Choice Living Is it me or is it the dog?

Edinburgh Pony Club Regulars Thought for the Month Gardening 60 second interview

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Charity of the Month 32 Technology 40 Recipe and Food Notes 42 Competitions and Puzzles Prize Crossword 46 Sudoku 46 Community What’s on 48 Useful Information 49 Clubs & Classes 50 54 Index of Advertisers

The Konect Directory is delivered to homes in Kirknewton, East Calder, Mid Calder and Pumpherston. Copies are also left at the libraries, sports centre, convenience stores and various other locations within the area.

Advertising enquiries: Jenny Thomson 07824 469266 jenny@konectdirectory.co.uk Charlene Gaffney 07772 941899 charlene@konectdirectory.co.uk Advert booking deadline: 15th of the month prior to print Artwork/copy deadline: 18th of the month prior to print

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Front cover photograph: Rev Dr André Groenewald at East Calder church

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The modern parish minster

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What is the role in the community of a modern parish minister? In times past parish ministers used to oversee the local schools, dispense the “poor funds” to the poor of the parish, hand out penalties and fines for minor misdemeanours. But what role do they play in our communities today?

I visited André Groenewald, minister for Kirknewton & East Calder Parish and interim moderator of Polbeth Harwood linked with the West Kirk of Calder to find out. He makes me a cup of tea in the manse – a modern house behind East Calder church – and bubbles with energy and enthusiasm for his calling.

“I see it as my role to get involved in community life as much as possible,” says André. “I think if the church isn’t part of the community it becomes irrelevant” he adds. He lists the things he is involved in – besides of course taking two church services every Sunday morning, one in East Calder and one in Kirknewton.

He is on the East Calder gala committee; he started the Kosy Kafe in Kirknewton; is involved in Kirknewton Community Development Trust; he is chaplain for all schools in the parish, carrying out assemblies, Christmas and Easter services in schools; he was on the East Calder Graveyard Restoration Committee, helps out at East Calder Dementia cafe, keeps in touch with Graeme Morrice MP, Angela Constance MSP, and the two councillors Dave King and Carl John, he is the chaplain of the local Boys’ Brigade and the Scouts of West Lothian, visits the sick at home and in hospital, carries out weddings and funerals.....the list goes on and on.

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An interview with Rev Dr André Groenewald Mondays are supposed to be André’s day off, but he finds it hard to let go and relax. His door is always open to anyone who needs him. “We’re very lucky here in West Lothian that the council is supportive of many community initiatives,” he says. When he goes to events locally it is in order to muck in and help out practically - not because he wants to convince people to go to church. “My interest is not only in the 400 or so people who are part of my congregation, but also in everyone who lives in the parish.”

André comes from South Africa, but left the country in 2008 after he and his family survived three attempts on their lives. Why did he choose to come to Scotland? “The Church of Africa and the Church of Scotland are similar in many ways. I had visited a friend in Scotland years ago, and wanted to come back.

Scottish people are warm and friendly – although they are not used to being hugged by strangers! I get away with it,” he adds, “because I am ‘foreign’!”

Back in South Africa, André’s early career was in academia.

He did his doctoral dissertation on the philosopher Nietzsche, and lectured at the University of Pretoria. He can read ancient Greek and Hebrew; he is fluent in Afrikaans, Dutch, one of the local African languages and of course English. Now, he says, “I am just a parish minister.”

But by the sounds of it “just a parish minister” is exactly what he wants to be and he is throwing all of his considerable energy and enthusiasm into his calling as a minister.

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The former adult learning centre building on Glasgow Road in Bathgate was totally refurbished last year by 1st Choice Living, the local home improvements company who now occupy the building as their showroom.

Quality of workmanship is a priority for any home improvements project, so when selecting a company it's good to be able to inspect their work. A visit to 1st Choice Living's showroom is an opportunity to see the range of what they can do – the building had been empty for a couple of years before they acquired it and refurbished it from floor to ceiling, so everything you see has been done by the fitters who will be working on your own project.

I visited the showroom to browse what they have to offer and to meet Derrick Findlay, who owns 1st Choice, and learn more about the business.

Derrick has lived in Bathgate for just over 10 years. After gaining experience in various industries he settled in the glazing industry, working for a large glazing company for several years before deciding it was time to run his own show. So in 2008 he launched 1st Choice Glazing with £500 worth of stock, operating from his garage at home in Bathgate. The business has expanded rapidly and the team now numbers 21 local employees and has branched out to cover not just glazing but kitchens and bathrooms too.

So what is the secret of their success?

“We're customer-focused,” says Derrick.”I think it's all about how we face challenges, and our attitude to customer service. When you book a home visit appointment with 1st Choice, our appointments are a maximum of 35 minutes – you won't have a pushy sales person in your house for an hour 16

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Word of mouth recommendations have played a big part and Derrick lets their workmanship speak for itself. “All our fitters are employed by us so we have tight quality control. When taking on new fitters we look for people who take pride in their work.”

The new showroom opened its doors in December 2012. Derrick has retained the separate rooms inside the building so it feels more like a real home, unlike the typical cavernous showroom, allowing you to get a better feel for what the various installations are like in a real home. There is a welcoming atmosphere and it was buzzing with visitors and employees when I was there. There is a kitchen/sunroom area (where I enjoyed an expertly-made latte from kitchen!), various bathroom ideas as well as blinds, shutters and accessories. “Our showroom is unique in the Central Belt in that you can see kitchens, bathrooms, conservatories, the full spectrum of products in the one building” explains Derrick.

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Good parenting for dogs; is it me or is it the dog?

By James Thomson

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Karen Stanfield knows a thing or two about dogs; after completing her four year degree course in Veterinary Nursing, Kirknewton-based Karen divides her time between being a veterinary assistant at the Pentland Veterinary Clinic in Currie and running her own dog training and dog behaviour classes and workshops in Livingston and Whitburn.

The Pentland clinic is a friendly and well-established practice which specialises in ‘small’ animals (no call outs to tend the sheep and cattle roaming the Pentlands) and is a thriving growing family business.

Karen has recently been appointed the first representative in Scotland for high profile TV dog training expert, Victoria Stilwell, whose 40 series programme “It’s me or the Dog” used to run on Channel 4.

Karen, and Victoria, specialise in a form of training described as ‘force-free’; it focuses on educating, rather than more aggressively disciplining, your dog to behave well and be well adjusted.

Victoria is expecting to return to our TV screens next year in a new series. This is after her second TV series that she took to the USA which started on a cable channel called Animal Planet. It might be argued that dog care in America is, like many stateside norms, truly like being on another planet. There are doggy Summer Camps, events such as ‘Strut Your Mutt’ – a dog sponsored walk to raise money for, yes you’ve already guessed, worthwhile doggy charities. There’s the ‘how did we live without it’ TV channel for dog viewers called DogTV - which fills that missing part of a lonely home-alone dog’s life by providing the genuinely needed mental stimulation that dogs need. There’s doggy day care with the ever popular ‘blueberry facial’ which many Californian dog owners swear by and consider completely normal; and then of course there’s yoga for dogs.

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Yes but let’s be proper and call it by its right name - Doga.

Getting all four feet back on the ground and returning to our more reasoned local reality, Karen’s D.O.G.S (karensdogs.co.uk) which stands also for Dog Obedience & Guidance Sessions, offers a variety of practical classes and services. Dog training is usually focused on younger dogs with a short programme of inexpensive workshops which are limited to small groups (3-5) with owners always attending. Dealing with behavioural issues, let’s be polite and just call these bad habits, is on a one-toone basis and with many working owners leaving dogs unattended for long spells can often be caused by the lack of mental stimulation, not just exercise, that dogs require.

The essence of everything that Karensdogs supplies is based on the philosophy of positive reinforcement. Dog owners are routinely surprised at how quickly this approach can transform their dog’s behaviour. Food plays an important part as well - not only as a reward to help dogs learn but Karen can also explain how certain dog foods with the dreaded ‘E’ additives can, much like some children get hyperactive on a high sugar diet, have a very negative effect on a dogs behaviour.

Karen can be reached on 07912 844034 or email her at karenstanfield@gmail.com

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Green Fingers

Gardening in October

By Anne Pinkerton

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You can expect every type of weather so be adaptable in the garden work you think of undertaking.

Check, clean, mend and store tools. Tidy all garden chemicals and store in a safe place or dispose of them properly if they are no longer needed.

Give the grass its last cut and then empty the fuel and put the machine away clean.

Renovate old lawns or create new grass areas by laying turf.

Keep on top of collecting the leaves, if they accumulate leaves harbour pests and fungal spores for next season. If you have space, put the leaves in black bags and leave them alone in an undisturbed corner for 2 years to become leaf-mould. It becomes a really useful mulch and enhancer of the soil.

Cut back perennials that have died down.

Divide herbaceous perennials and rhubarb crowns.

Move tender plants, including aquatic ones, into the greenhouse.

Harvest apples, pears, potatoes and the last of the tomatoes. If they are green make chutney.

Plant garlic and brassica plants, especially spring cabbages.

Prune climbing roses and if you are sheltered give hedges a last trim.

Evaluate the year and begin looking at your catalogues and make lists of seeds to order.

There is still much pleasure to be had from garden visiting. Autumn colour can be shown to great advantage by the lower angle of the autumn sun. Drummond Castle near Crief has a fine collection of trees which glow gold, red and bronze.

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The Edinburgh Pony Club is looking for new members under the age of 21, with their horses or ponies to join the branch. It is a small and friendly branch of The Pony Club UK, with a very active membership taking part in varied disciplines both mounted and dismounted.

“Our members are dedicated young riders of varied abilities, who are keen to have fun while they train and compete, safely and successfully. With a recentlyappointed new head riding instructor Robert Howden BHSAI, and the backing of a fresh committee team, our rallies and events have been injected with new energy and excitement,” says Shirley McGee, District Commissioner of the Branch. “Our program of rallies have been enhanced with additional monthly coaching sessions from Robert at local jump training nights and fun fundraiser events such as a Halloween themed Gymkhana Games Rally in October”.

As members, all riders have the opportunity to attend a variety of fortnightly rallies covering show jumping, dressage, showing, cross country, games with an annual highlight … the residential camp! A fun filled week of horsey activities with evening fun such as abseiling, archery and climbing - a chance to be with like-minded people and make forever friends and escape their parents for a week!

With our small training groups, all members get a huge amount of support and are given the opportunity to participate in team events and gain qualifications in horsemanship. It doesn’t matter if the children are pottering about on little ponies or show jumping at a competitive level - all standards are catered for. Olympian gold

All tacked up and ready to go! medal winner Scott Brash was a pony club member in his youth as were the recent European medal winners in Dressage. There’s no better way to start a career in Equestrian pursuits.

So if you are interested in joining the Edinburgh Pony Club contact edinburghponyclub@gmail.com or contact us at http://branches.pcuk.org/edinburgh The Pony Club UK is an international voluntary organisation for youngsters interested in ponies and riding.

It was founded in England in 1929 and is now represented in 18 countries. A majority of the most successful riders in all disciplines of British equestrian competition have been Members of The Pony Club.

The Pony Club is a Registered Charity No: 1050146.

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The award winning Baby Sensory classes have some exciting seasonal specials planned.

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Charity of the Month

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The British Red Cross Home from Hospital Service offers practical assistance to support individuals' initial recovery phase at home.

The aims of the Home from Hospital are: • Promoting self confidence and aiding readjustment following discharge • Facilitating an increased feeling of self worth • Promote a safe and secure environment within the home • Supporting a living environment which encourages good health and well being • Contributing to early discharge and the reduction of re-admission to hospital during the 6 week post discharge period Home from Hospital will ensure the views and wishes of the individual are reflected in a range of ways, in which practical assistance is provided within the scope of the service.

What does the Service do?

One of our full time co-ordinators will meet with the service user to arrange their support plan, which can include: • An environmental assessment of the home and garden • Identify small repair and maintenance work within the home • Assistance to help with paperwork and bills that have accumulated whistle in hospital • Shopping, collection of prescriptions • Offer advice on safety and security • Arrange temporary care for pets • Facilitate social engagements • Liaise with other support services • Offer carer breaks About our volunteers The British Red Cross provide appropriate training to all Health & Social care volunteers, ensuring they are competent to deliver a quality service. Volunteers are PVG checked and we take up two references.

Who can take advantage of the Service?

Users of the service will be confirmed as

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Home from Hospital

being fit for discharge from hospital, aged 65 years plus, reside within West Lothian and considered to be at increased risk of readmission to hospital or other care setting as a consequence of: • Experiencing a reduction in their abilities • Being considered vulnerable as a consequence of illness, disability or general frailty • Living alone or with minimal informal carer support • Having limited mobility • Showing signs of having limited self confidence, worth or lacking in motivation • Have a history of or be being treated for poor mental health • Having experienced a recent bereavement or significant life changing event

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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

Contact: Geoff Vinter 07817 073 577 Joinery 01506 414 573 All types of joinery work including: Doors, Floors, Skirtings & Facings Kitchens, Custom Built Fitted Wardrobes, Decking & Fencing

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LANE DECOR Action for Happiness helps people learn practical ways to increase their own wellbeing and help others be happier. At our local action group we explore different topics every month that will help you to feel happier and more positive. It’s fun, friendly and very practical. We meet at the Howden Park Centre on the 3rd Wednesday of every month 7.00 pm and The Regal Community Theatre in Bathgate on the first Tuesday of every month. For more details contact Carol on 07800 772 607 or Ally on 07801 350 435.

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Single and double cabins, as well as large cabins for families, each comprises an upper sleeping area (heated in winter) with an exercise run below.

A collection and drop-off service is available Fully licensed and insured

Proprietors: Pam and Bill Clark Phone: 0131 333 1636 Email: mail@claylandscottagecattery.co.uk Off Claylands Road, Newbridge, EH28 8LZ Conveniently situated near the airport.

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Technology

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As we come into the winter, we start to need more light in our homes both day and night. There seemed little new in the lighting market for many years, but this has all changed now and from energy saving and long life to remote control, the technology has come out of the dark ages.

The most obvious change in lighting is the end of incandescent bulbs and the arrival of low energy lighting. While early CFL (compact fluorescent) bulbs were pretty horrible and couldn't be dimmed, today's models are far nicer and can even be bought with remote controls to dim and brighten them.

The big news though, is the rise of LED. Light-emitting diodes aren't just incredibly cheap to run; because they don't get as hot as other bulbs, they are much more versatile.

They're already a common sight in car headlamps, and you can replace most of your house's incandescent bulbs with LEDs for relatively little cash - including halogen downlighters, which were previously difficult and expensive to replace with LEDs. When you combine LEDs with sensors, things start getting interesting. For around £12 you can get LED motion detectors, which light up stairs and other potential hazard areas and a LED in an external motion-sensing security light will give you the same peace of mind as before without the enormous energy drain.

As technology gets smaller and cheaper, it also gets smarter. Wouldn't it be great if your lighting linked in to your wireless network and could be controlled by your

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phone? That's already available: Philips' Hue lightbulbs do just that, enabling you to change both brightness and colours - so you might use a gently brightening yellow glow to wake you in the morning, or point at a photo to get the lighting to match its colours. It'll be a while before such technology is every day affordable though - a starter pack will currently set you back £179 for one controller and three bulbs but it's still quite exciting.

Another exciting idea is Wemo, Belkin's wireless technology for home automation. You can already buy Wemoenabled plugs, and now you can buy Wemoenabled light switches.

Once again it isn't cheap - expect to pay around £39.99 for a light switch and the same for a plug socket that you can use to control table lamps - but the technology is interesting: you can combine Wemo with the “If This Then That” web service, so for example you could add a motion detector to switch on the hall light when you open the front door or get the light switch to activate at sunset each evening.

If you like the idea of motion sensors, light sensors or timers for your lighting but would rather not shell out for expensive smartphone-connected kit, you don't have to: a simple but effective motion and sound-sensing light switch will set you back less than £10, an electronic timer light switch will cost less than £10 and one with a built-in sensor will only cost a few pounds more. The smartphonecompatible hardware may have the wow factor, but lower-tech options won't give your wallet the "ow" factor.

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Recipe & Food Notes

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People have used vinegar in food, as a preservative and for their health for thousands of years. Most food cultures have their own vinegar.

Our word comes from French “vin aigre” or sour wine. However good vinegar is not just sour wine, great skill and controlled production is required.

Many flavours can be added to vinegar lemon peel, garlic, chilli, tarragon or mixed spices are the most common. Making flavoured vinegars is easy. It only requires sterile bottles, non -metallic seals, good quality vinegar and the fruit, herbs or spices preferred.

White wine vinegar seems to take herb flavours better than red wine vinegar, which is better with chilli or pickling spices. Fruit, for example raspberry, damson, blackberry or elderberry is better with red wine vinegar but lemon peel or flowers will be nicer with cider or white wine vinegar. Combine the ingredients you want to use in the clean bottles and leave for about one month to infuse. They will keep until the fruit or other flavouring is no longer covered.

Mushroom and Blackberry Vinegar salad starter 450g small cap mushrooms sliced black pepper, salt 1 onion finely sliced 5 tablespoons walnut or extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons blackberry vinegar chopped parsley, thyme or chives Bring the oil and vinegar to nearly boiling point and then pour over the seasoned vegetables. Leave to cool. Scatter the herbs on top. Eat with crusty bread.

Warm salads of carrots, spinach or finely sliced red cabbage can be made this way with the best vinegar to enhance the flavour.

Pickled eggs Excellent with autumn salads and cold meats.

12 cold, just hard boiled hen’s eggs or 24 quail’s eggs ,Shelled

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Vinegar

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1 ½ pts. Malt vinegar or distilled vinegar or cider vinegar 6 cloves garlic, peeled 1 level table spoon each white pepper-corns and allspice Small piece root ginger if liked Have a wide necked glass jar ready sterilized.

Boil the vinegar and spices gently for 10 minutes. Leave to go cold. Pack the eggs into the jar(s), cover with the vinegar. Leave the spices in if you wish or, for a milder brew, strain them out. Cover and leave to mature.

Keep in a cool dark place. Ready after a month.

Chutneys can be made from many vegetables or fruits, and are an ideal way of using up ripe or green tomatoes, courgettes, squash, plums or windfall apples (cut out any damaged or blemished parts).

At this time of year there are gluts. The other essential ingredients for successful chutneys are vinegar, sugar, salt and spice.

Added flavour can come from onions, chilli and garlic.

For safety reasons, always use stainless steel or aluminium pans for chutney. Always use clean, sterilized jars with plastic screw tops for preserving. Cellophane can be used under a metal screw-top to prevent it being rotted by the vinegar.

Tomato Chutney 3 kg ripe tomatoes skinned and deseeded 100g salt 6 large onions thinly sliced 250g soft brown sugar 6 green peppers de-seeded and finely sliced grated rind and juice 2 lemons 2 1/2 pts. Vinegar teaspoon each: ground ginger, pepper & mace Put all the ingredients in a large pan and simmer slowly till thick. This can take up to 2 hours. Put into jars and leave to mature for a month or more. Apples can be used in place of the peppers.

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BABERTON GOLF CLUB SPECIAL 2013 LIMITED OFFERS ON MEMBERSHIPS See the fantastic new clubhouse and course improvements!

Full Memberships—CONTACT US FOR SPECIAL LIMITED OFFER WITH ENTRY FEE REDUCED BY 50% FOR FIRST 50 APPLICANTS 6 Day Membership. Play Sun—Fri, NO ENTRY FEE Midweek Membership. Play Mon—Fri, NO ENTRY FEE Young Adult (Age 18—30) Membership. NO ENTRY FEE Use our interest free direct debit scheme to spread the cost at no charge!

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What’s On & Useful Info Monday 21 – Tuesday 22nd October Environmental Activity Days 2 days of October holiday outdoor action for kids. Phone for more information. Suitable for: 5-11 year olds. Meet: Visitor Centre, Almondell & Calderwood Country Park Time: 9am – 4.30pm. Cost: £31.05. Call the Rangers on 01506 882254 for more information.

Friday 25 October Halloween Lantern Making Let’s get crafty and make paper lanterns. Take it home and use it at Halloween! All materials provided. Suitable for: 7 + years. Meet: Visitor Centre, Almondell & Calderwood Country Park Time: 2pm – 3.30pm. Cost: £4.65 per lantern Edinburgh and Lothian Prostate Cancer Support Group Meeting Thursday 10th October, 7.00pm at the West Lothian Ability Centre, Carmondean Centre Road, Livingston (01506 774030). Speaker: Dr Mackie, GP- East Calder Surgery. He will talk about looking out for symptoms for early diagnosis and his experience with patients coping with the after-effects of their treatment. The meeting will provide an opportunity for recently diagnosed men concerned about treatment choice to have an informal chat with other men who have already experienced the various treatments and side effects etc. All those interested are very welcome. For more info contact Charlie Hogg on 01506 845981 or Tom Lambie on 01506 844 884 Wednesday 30th October Whole Body Balance fundraising event in aid of Ravelrig RDA Our annual fundraising event is this year in support of Ravelrig RDA (Riding for the Disabled).

Did you know – Riders are not charged for their lessons? It takes £60,000 a year to run the group and look after the horses. This is £600 for each of their riders.

Our fundraising event takes place between 7.30 and 9pm at Lodge St John, Mid Calder. Doors open 7.30, mini taster therapies include Reiki, Indian Head Massage, Back Massage, Mini Manicures and Mini Facials. Bookings are taken on the night.

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October 2013 Teas, coffees and baking. Raffle and the Auction will be held at 8.30.

Please come along and support us, it is always a wonderful evening to host.

In total we have now raised more than £2000 for local charities such as West Lothian Women’s Aid, The Yellow Teapot Club, River Kids & St Columba’s Hospice to name but a few. This is all done because a few people rally round and bring their friends and it simply couldn’t be done without them so please come and join us for such a worthwhile cause.

Sunday 27th October Jack & Jill Market Quality nearly-new baby and children’s market. Forty stalls bursting with quality nearly new baby and kids bargains! West Lothian College, Almondvale Crescent, Livingston 10:30am – 1:30pm Saturday 2nd November Mid Calder Christmas Craft and Gift Fair Masonic Hall, 11am - 1pm. All proceeds to charity.

Handmade crafts, table top car boot, tombola and other novelty events. Tea/coffee with biscuit 50p.

Contact Christine 01506 885646

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

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East Calder Library

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 9.00am - 1.00pm Saturday: 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 14.40 – 16.20 Spottiswoode Gdns Market Street 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.

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in May 2014 at Howden Park.

If you think you fit the bill then come along to our open day Sunday 20th October 2pm Livingston United Parish Church, Fells Rigg Livingston EH54 9AX For more information contact Carol Collier membership@livingstonplayers.org.uk www.livingstonplayers.org.uk.

Fireworks events Saturday 2nd November Meadow Park fireworks, Bathgate.

Gates open 6.15pm, entertainment starts at 6.30pm, display starts 7.30pm at the Meadow Park Bathgate. £5 adult, £1 under 16, child under 5 free. NO PETS. Saturday 2nd November Hopetoun House fireworks Gates open from 4pm, fireworks display approx 6.30pm.

Adults £10, children £6. www.hopetoun.co.uk for ticket information.

Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, EH30 9SL Saturday 2nd November Linlithgow Rugby Club Fireworks http://www.rugby.linlithgow.com for details.

Tuesday 5th November Callendar Park Fireworks Callendar Park, Falikirk. 6.30pm– 8pm.

Free entry. www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org.uk

EMAGAZINES Free digital magazines available to all Library customers Popular publications available 24/7 Easily read on any internet-enabled device Go to – https:/www.rbdigital.com/westlothian/zinio EAUDIOBOOKS have arrived! – more information from your local library.

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

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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 Zumba with Lindsay Monday East Calder Church Hall 7 to 8pm Tuesday Simpsons Primary School Bathgate 7.15 to 8.15pm Wednesday Strathbrock Parish Church Hall Uphall 7 to 8pm Facebook Zumba with Lindsay. Tel: 07834 183084 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.

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

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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) 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 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 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 Church Hall Wednesday 11.30 am – 12.30 pm Contact Health Visitors via Health Centre for further details 01506 880582

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

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

MID CALDER West Lothian Women’s Cycle Club – NEW! 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.

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.

To register please go to the Girl Guiding website, Parent’s sections 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 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

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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

The Crafty Pedlars Workshops – NEW! The Gallery, West Calder Learn to Sew class - Mondays 7.00pm - 9.00pm Learn to Knit (1) class - Wednesdays 7.00pm - 9.00pm Rag Rug Making - Thursdays 7.00pm - 9.00pm Sewing - altering, repairing, upcycling - Mondays 7.00pm - 9.00pm from 18/11/13 All £8 per session, join any time. www.craftypedlarsworkshops.co.uk or phone 01506 870145

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.

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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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.

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