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t’s the season of fairy lights, torchlight processions, spicy hot drinks and plenty of local Christmas fairs and Santa’s Grottos to attend.

This is the fifth issue of Konect for Falkirk, as we’ve been producing bi-monthly since May this year. Topics we’ve covered this year include an organic farm supplying food banks with fresh produce; local history including the Dunmore Pineapple; a Falkirk charity providing environmental education; Seagull Trust Cruises on the canal for children and adults with special needs; the volunteers working on River Avon improvements, and much more - all hugely diverse topics but the common thread is that it’s happening here! There is always far more to write about than I ever have time or space to do, but I hope you enjoy the features that do make it into the magazine. As ever, feedback is very welcome.

If you’ve got something interesting and different going on that you’d like to share with the local community, do get in touch and we may be able to feature your story in an upcoming issue.

Thank you for reading Konect this year, and we wish all readers, local business and organisations a very happy holiday season and a peaceful new year.

P21 Local History: Irn Bru fleet............................ 8 Interiors: Fit for a Feast...............................14 Puzzles..........................................................16 Recipe: alternative Xmas cake.................17 Spotlight: Taylor Roofs................................18 What’s On......................................................20 Clubs & Classes..........................................20 Sponsor a Donkey.......................................21

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LOCAL HISTORY

January 1937 – a huge Clydesdale horse lies stricken on the frosty ground of the Cow Wynd in Falkirk, having slipped on the ice.

His massive bulk makes it impossible for anyone to lift him, although many locals have gathered - so many in fact that the police are involved to keep the traffic flowing. Someone has bought a mattress to try and make the horse more comfortable throughout the rescue operation, and people are offering him buns. But alas by the end of the day, in front of the large crowd and the devastated driver, the local vet has to shoot him to put him out of his misery.

The horse was the well-known and loved Clydesdale named “Carnera,” owned by Robert Barr’s soft drinks company. For the previous seven years he had been one of the “fleet” of heavy horses used to distribute the famous soft drinks, including Barr’s “iron brew,” to the surrounding area. At 19 hands 1.5 inches high (6ft 6inches at the shoulder) and weighing a ton, Carnera was said to be the largest working horse in the world at the time - although that claim is likely to be part of the marketing that the Barr’s developed around the horse.

Spotting him at a farm in Perth in 1930, Robert Barr realised he would be a valuable addition to the fleet. He named him after a famous boxing champion of the time, and Carnera was given a board to wear above his harness, saying: “Carnera, reputed to be the biggest working horse in the world.” As a promotional asset

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for Barr’s Carnera was a great success, well known and loved by the public. In common with other fine working horses, he was exhibited at agricultural shows and often won prizes.

Barr’s marketing was always about strength and performance; and fittingly, the role of heavy horses was central from the beginning. The convoys of horses were a well-known sight, leaving the drinks factories fully laden early in the morning. Falkirk Council was concerned about the effect the volume of traffic had on other road users and on the underground sewers. In Glasgow, it was not unusual to see a convoy of 50 “lorries,” as the carts were known, drawn by 130 horses and carrying 5000 boxes leaving Barr’s Parkhead Works.

It took extra trace horses to pull the lorries up Glen Brae for Slamannan, Shieldhill and beyond to get their soft drinks. Wooden crates filled with glass bottles full of liquid was a heavy business, and the heavy horses pulled flat-bed lorries, upon which crates of bottles were stacked. Fully laden they took about 60 – 70 dozen bottles, a total weight of about three tons, which they could pull at 3 miles per hour when fully loaded (or slightly faster if the driver walked beside the lorry.) The larger works employed a joiner in-house to maintain the lorries.

While there were many soft drinks businesses in Scotland, the market for each limited by the area the horses could delivery to, so they weren’t initially in competition with each other in their geographic areas. Stirling, Kilsyth, Airdrie, Alloa and Linlithgow were the limits of where Barr’s of Falkirk could @KonectMagazines

deliver to. All the companies were totally dependent on their horses; the West Lothian Aerated Water Works of Bo’ness was bankrupted by an epidemic amongst their horses in December 1905.

The concept of “aerated water,” as soft drinks were originally known, took off rapidly at the end of the 19th century. The market was ready for it; the product had been gradually improved by various companies since the concept of adding carbon dioxide to water was first alighted upon in the late 1700s, and by the time the Robert Barr, a cork-cutter in Falkirk, entered the aerated water market around 1875, the likes of Schweppes and others had been in business for a long time.

From its conception as a health tonic, aerated water broadened its appeal into a general drink and was considered a healthy option, and it was safe compared with what could often be contaminated tap or well water supply at the time. Sugars and syrups added gave exciting taste and a dose of energy. In Falkirk, in common with many other places, the foundry workers, miners and brick workers loved it, and coupled with the temperance movement, it was rapidly successful.

Robert Barr’s sons opened a manufacturing facility at Parkhead in 1887 under their own initials. The recipe for “iron brew” was launched in April 1901 by jointly by Robert Barr Falkirk and AG Barr & Co Glasgow. Adam Brown, a famous highland athlete from Shotts, featured on the label design. It was not protected by patent and several companies in Scotland began producing iron brew. Barr’s were marketing savvy and they had a reputation for quality, and Barr’s own iron brew gained prominence. It was renamed Irn-Bru in 1946.

A typical day for a Barr’s driver in the early 20th century consisted of setting out around 6am, walking beside the horse for around four hours.

They would arrive in, say, Kilsyth around 10am, where they had four hours delivering within the town. The return journey was slightly quicker, but was finished off by stabling the horse, checked the harness and lorry and lodging paperwork; all in all a 12 hour working day.

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One of Carnera’s enormous hooves was kept by the Barrs as a reminder of his story, displayed in a glass cabinet at Parkhead until company headquarters moved from there to Cumbernauld in 1996.

200 horses [which] should make these animals grateful. Thousands of human beings might envy them their lot.” Despite the introduction of motor transport (unsurprisingly AG Barr was an early adopter, and in 1904 the company had bought a motor wagon which carried 14 tons and could go at a rate of 8 miles per hour - much quicker than the heavy horses) it was slow in replacing the horses, as evidenced by their use even up until Carnera in 1937.

Carnera wasn’t the first horse that Barr’s lost in an accident. Ten years previously in June 1927 the Falkirk Steeple was stuck by lightening. In a freak accident, one of Barr’s delivery horses just below it, delivering to a grocer’s on the high street, and was killed by the falling masonry of the steeple tower. The driver ducked out of the way of the debris and escaped with only cuts and bruises, and a young family in the house opposite also had a miraculous escape although their home was destroyed.

With the limited edition “old and unimproved” 1901 Irn-Bru in the shops this month, and the drinks distributed all over the world, it’s interesting to look back at the time it was limited to the radius a heavy horse could pull, and the incredible contributions these animals made.

This article was written by Helen-Jane Shearer, using information from Geoffrey Bailey’s “A History of Falkirk in 10.5 Objects”, Falkirk Local History Society, Falkirk Herald archives, and Barr & Co’s published histories. Helen-Jane is the editor of Konect magazines.

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Red & Table

The Christmas table is often at the very heart of our festive celebrations. It’s where culinary tradition meets the modern twist curried brussels sprouts anyone? It’s where stories are shared and memories are made. It seems only right that we give it the attention it deserves and dress it to impress!

Here are some ideas for adding a touch of festive flair to your table this year.

What’s your theme? Consider what you’ve already got and work to either incorporate it or ditch it in favour of a complete table refresh this year. Browse magazines, scroll Pinterest, note department store displays and pick your theme. This could be a colour combination or a style such as rustic, glitzy glamour, scandi style, the sky’s the limit!

Top tip - keep a note of your table size with you year-round (on your phone maybe?) to take advantage of table linen bargains at sale time.

Need a centrepiece? Garlands work well threaded with battery lights or try repurposing a door wreath. For a quick and easy option fill a wide vase with baubles and tinsel in your theme colours. Christmas candles are rarely cheap and once they’ve burned they’re gone for good. Why not decorate some plain pillar candles with reusable candle studs or create your own design with dress-making push pins.

Candles inside hurricane vases are a great way to keep them more child friendly too.

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In these days of trying to minimise waste, there’s something to be said for a more sustainable alternative to the Christmas cracker. How about a personalised bauble at each place setting, as a take-home favour, and a ‘joke jar’ your guests can add their favourite gag to. Pass the jar around the table for guests to pick one out and share.

For extra wow factor tie a ribbon or strip of organza around your chair back and add a bauble or two. Every person around the table will feel like the guest of honour. Of course, what matters most are the people around your table. While it’s fun to decorate your gathering spot, the fact that you can come together at this special time of year and share this feast is the most important thing of all. So raise a glass to each other and cherish all the things you have to celebrate this festive season.

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PUZZLES

BUSTER THE DOG

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Solution in the Feb/Mar edition of Konect ACROSS: 1. South American animal (6), 4. Clans (6), 9. Whirlwind (7), 10. Male duck (5), 11. Casseroles (5), 12. Surprised (7), 13. Source of power (11), 18. Cars, buses etc. (7), 20. Dangerous (5), 22. Tacks (5), 23. Graceful (7), 24. Eighth month (6), 25. Flow (6) DOWN: 1. Painter (6), 2. American handbag (5), 3. Masterpiece (7), 5. Wireless (5), 6. Woollen cover (7), 7. Fast (6), 8 Assembled (11), 14. Departing (7), 15. Right (7), 16. Lines of a verse (6), 17. Method (6), 19. Clenched hands (5), 21. Frighten (5).

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FOOD & DRINK

An alternative Christmas Cake

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This simple cake makes a delicious alternative to a classic rich fruit Christmas cake. It will keep un-iced in an airtight container for a few days. Add the icing and fresh cranberry topping on the day of serving.

Ingredients (Cake):

• 175g unsalted butter, softened • 175g golden caster sugar • 225g self-raising flour • 2 tsp ground mixed spice • ½ tsp baking powder • 3 large eggs • 75g sweetened dried cranberries • 50g walnuts, chopped • 50g hazelnuts, chopped • Zest of 1 orange • 1 tbsp orange juice

Frosting:

• Half of a 400g tub readymade royal icing • 2 tsp snowflake sugar sprinkles • 75g fresh cranberries • Fresh mint sprigs, to decorate (optional)

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1. Preheat the oven to 170 C, 150 C fan, gas mark 3.

Grease a 900g loaf tin and line the base and up two long sides of the tin with baking parchment.

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2. Place the butter, sugar, flour, spice, baking powder and eggs in a large bowl and beat with an electric whisk for 2-3 minutes until thoroughly combined.

Fold in the dried cranberries, nuts and orange zest and juice.

3. Spoon the mixture into the tin and level the surface.

Bake for 1hr - 1hr 15 minutes or until risen and golden and a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. Leave to cool in the tin for 10 minutes then turn out onto a wire rack and leave to cool completely.

4. Spread the royal icing over the top of the cake.

Scatter over the sugar sprinkles and fresh cranberries, plus the fresh mint sprigs if using.

Leave in a cool place until set. Serve sliced.

Tip:

Instead of the fresh cranberries you could scatter over more festive-themed sugar sprinkles and add a dusting of edible gold spray for a really sparkly finish.

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SPOTLIGHT

Jamie Taylor’s work ethic has taken him from a 16 year old school leaver in Armadale hungry for work in the trades, to running a sizeable roofing company with an impeccable review history in an extremely competitive industry.

“I think my work ethic springs from a background of huge responsibility at a young age,” says Jamie. Life was hard financially at home, and Jamie had no choice but to get work as soon as possible, work hard and be a success. He was attracted to the trades as he wanted to eventually travel, and with a trade apprenticeship under his belt he’d be able to go anywhere.

“I met my wife, Kelly, when I was an apprentice and took on responsibility for my two step children Loren and Robbie who were five and

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three at the time. So I had more bills than the average 18 year old!” They now have two more sons Harry (7) and Arlo (11 months), so life outside work is busy too.

“The key company values are my personal values: hard work, trust, communication, growth and giving back,” explains Jamie. “We are there to make the very best possible job for the customer; make sure the customer knows the schedule for the job and exactly what and when it will be carried out.”

“When I started as an apprentice for a local roofer, it was at the time when smartphones were really taking off. I would go up on a roof take pictures of the problem and show the customer so they could see exactly what I was working on.

Then I would show them a picture of the finished job. It made everything totally transparent, which was so different from what people were used to.”

At the age of 18, he was working full time as an apprentice roofer, had a grass-cutting business on the side and was also working Friday and weekend evenings as a takeaway driver, all to make ends meet. He’s definitely not

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full project management from scaffolding to skips, and details such as giving customers a onehour arrival slot for a quotation visit, excellent communication throughout the project, and cleaning up impeccably after the job are all things that make Taylor Roofs stand out. “You can’t fail using us,” Jamie adds simply.

As a member of the West Lothian Trusted Trader scheme Taylor’s Roofs customer reviews are available online. Here is what some recent customers have said:

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afraid of hard work! “I got a reputation as an apprentice as a grafter. I always wanted to be the one that the experienced guys wanted to take out on jobs. I was desperate to learn as much as possible every day and to be the very best. I knew I would never let anyone down.”

This ethic shines through with Jamie today and he strives to make sure all his employees – a mixture of experienced guys and apprentices – have the same standards. He’s not satisfied until the customer is delighted. “Mistakes happen, we are all human, and sometimes there are problems which are outwith our control. But I will always go back and fix any issues. We are not the cheapest, but what we do provide is full end-to-end top quality service and after-sales care. If it’s purely a price you are interested in we are probably not the roofers for you, but if you are looking for a top quality service with full accountability then please give us a call.” Taylor Roofs consists of the office admin team Kelly and Karen, Operations Manager Brian, and twelve men on the tools. Jamie visits customers and oversees the business.

“We had our whole roof replaced by Taylor Roofs, four weeks ago. What a great company!

I would recommend them unreservedly. The team Dan, Barry and Ben were always on time, hardworking and the standard of their work was impeccable. Brian their project manager kept in touch daily, phoning every evening to give us a progress update. The ‘boys’ were mannerly and courteous, a credit to Taylor Roofs.”

“Very impressed with Jamie and his team.

Jamie came out and explained everything to us. Stephen, Blair and Jake did a great job.

Everyone was easy to deal with. Brian called us at every stage to keep us informed. Would highly recommend them. Great company.”

The travel plans that got him into roofing in the first place? “I’m not bothered about it any more,” says Jamie. “I’m happy here with my family and business. I want it to be a success for them.”

This article was written by Helen-Jane Shearer after interviewing Jamie Taylor at his Bathgate premises. Helen-Jane is the editor of Konect magazines.

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CLUBS & CLASSES

SATURDAY 14TH DECEMBER Makers Market at Muiravonside - Pop along to our Makers market at Muiravonside in the visitors hub building opposite the cafe. Local craftspeople will be selling their handmade wares which make unusual gifts this Christmas. Our main car park costs £1 all day and entry into the market is FREE.

SPORTS, HOBBIES, LEARNING, SUPPORT GROUPS & MORE...

FALKIRK BUGGY WALK GROUP AT THE HELIX Buggy Walk sessions are the perfect way to get out, get some fresh air and to meet other parents and carers. Free of charge, your child must be in a buggy. This walk leaves from the front doors of Falkirk Football Stadium, Mondays 1:15pm, and lasts around an hour.

DROP IN CAFÉ Based in the Joint Dementia Initiative within Dollar Park. It is open between 10:30am and 3:00pm every Friday. Open to anyone with a memory impairment and their carers. The café is an informal way for people to come together and share their knowledge and experiences in a way that is supportive. For more information, please email brian.oneill@falkirk. gov.uk or call 01324 501730.

Environmental education for all age groups and abilities.

We love going outside and want you to enjoy it too! Mud, laughter, ...come along and join us on our adventure.

Regular clubs and workshops, we work in local greenspaces, parks, woodlands, school and business grounds in and around Falkirk. For more information please see www.underthetrees.co.uk TO INCLUDE YOUR CLUB OR CLASS, PLEASE EMAIL DETAILS TO EDITOR@KONECT.SCOT CHARITY AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT GROUPS ARE FREE. THERE IS A SMALL CHARGE FOR OTHER LISTINGS. SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION. WWW.KONECT.SCOT

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WEEKENDS IN DECEMBER Santa Steam Trains - Join Santa on the steam train, with a gift for every child! Departing from Bo’ness Station, booking essential, see www.bkrailway.co.uk DAILY UNTIL 24TH DECEMBER Callendar House Christmas Adventure - Help out in Santa’s workshop under the guidance of the Head Elf and help get everything ready for the big day at this festive day out. Daily until 24th December but some dates/times have sold out.

Callendar House Drawing Room, Callendar House, Callendar Park, Falkirk, FK1 1YR. Book at www.falkirkcommunitytrust. org/whats-on/christmas-adventures/ DAILY 15TH - 24TH DECEMBER Falkirk Wheel Santa Boat Trips - Take a special journey to Santa’s Grotto at The Falkirk Wheel. Santa comes aboard the magical boat trip with gifts for all the children. Dance and sing with the elves and get your picture taken with Santa. Hourly from 12.30pm, last boat 6.30pm.

Information and booking at www.scottishcanals.co.uk SATURDAY 7TH DECEMBER Christmas Crafting with Willow Workshop - Fancy a bit of festive crafting? Come to Muiravonside Country Park and weave a willow Christmas decoration for your tree.

For younger children there will be snowflake decorating. Price £2. Time 10-14.00. Booking essential as limited places, please call Falkirk Community Trust box office on 01324 506850.

SUNDAY 8TH DECEMBER Craft-It! Christmas Paper Printing - Bored with off the shelf Christmas Wrap? Why not come to Muiravonside Country Park and make some unique home printed wrapping paper using natural printing materials from the park. Gifts will really stand out under the tree when covered in your own works of art and it’s better for the environment. Suitable for anyone aged 10 yrs and over. Price £3.50.

Booking essential as limited places, please call 01324 506850.

DAILY FROM 5TH - 24TH DEC Festive Forest - A 1.5km illumination trail within Beecraigs Country Park, near Linlithgow. A spectacular, atmospheric and magical family festive experience. Includes santa’s grotto, story telling, lights, sound, food and more! Info and booking at www.beecraigsfestiveforest.buzz THU 26TH - SUN 29TH DEC Panto: The Legend of Dick Whittington - Hosted by Macdonald Inchyra Hotel and Spa. Book via eventbrite – search “Christmas Panto - The Legend of Dick Whittington.”

25% discount if you book a carvery lunch and panto tickets in advance.

Contact specialevents.inchyra@ macdonald-hotels.co.uk ON UNTIL 11TH JANUARY 2020 Images of Industry - A photography exhibition showcasing a selection from the Falkirk archives. This fascinating photography exhibition brings together three different visual takes on the industry that has shaped our area. Free entry. Unit 1, York Arcade, Grangemouth, Falkirk, FK3 8BB WED 1ST & THU 2ND JAN 2020 Fire & Light: 2020 Visions - A wondrous world of illumination, performance, and pyrotechnics.

Round off your Christmas and Hogmanay celebrations by experiencing a wondrous world of illumination and pyrotechnics, welcoming in the Year of Coasts & Waters with an illuminated, magical walk around the Helix Park and Kelpies. Info and booking at www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/whatson/fire-light-2020-visions/ SUNDAY 12TH JANUARY 2020 Birdwatching from the Battlements - Drop in to Blackness Castle and join the Rangers on the battlements.

Lookout on the surrounding environment and learn about the wildlife that call this area home. There are steep steps and staircases at the castle. Drop in anytime

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Rescue Donkeys

Muiravonside Farm is looking for generous animal lovers to help us care for four rescue donkeys this Christmas.

Birch, Harley, Partland and Pierce are all rescue donkeys, and volunteers and staff on site work hard to look after them and give them a better home. They need your help to fundraise for the cost of looking after the donkeys, feeding them, keeping them healthy and safe.

There are three ways you can help out…

1. SPONSOR THE DONKEYS - You can do this by buying a gift voucher on the Falkirk Community Trust website which makes a lovely present for any animal lover in your life, or just a friend who can be a bit of a donkey themselves! Every gift voucher includes an invitation to book a ‘meet and eat’ session at the farm so the receiver can

feed a carrot to the donkeys and find out more about them from our stock-keepers.

Suitable for ages 4 and up.

2. DONATE TO THE DONKEY CROWD FUND - It’s hosted on the MyParkScotland web page and you can even gift aid your donation so our furry friends get some extra pennies at no cost to yourself. A donation of £6 will buy a bale of hay so we can feed the donkeys when the grass isn’t growing in winter. You can also text donate to this fund if you are out and about.

mypark.scot/projects/muiravonside-donkeys To donate via text, text ‘DONKEY’ to 70450 to donate £5. This costs £5 plus a standard rate message.

3. VISIT THE DONKEYS AT MUIRAVONSIDE COUNTRY PARK - They live at Newparks Farm with lots of other rescue animals and rare Scottish breeds. If you enjoy your visit please give generously via our red donation post in the farm courtyard. The farm is free to enter and parking only costs £1 all day.

Opening hours over Xmas/New Year: • 8.30am - 3.30pm every day • CLOSED - Xmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day • CAFÉ OPEN 11am - 3pm every day except Xmas Day & Boxing Day

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

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BATHROOMS & KITCHENS HOMES FOR SALE SOLUTION TO SUDOKU Bathroom and Kitchen CALA Homes 15 ON PAGE 16 Supercentre 10 HOME IMPROVEMENTS Paragon Bathroom Bathroom and Kitchen Solutions 2 Supercentre 10 The Kitchen & Bedroom Garolla 4 Studio Scotland 24 Gasglow 4 BOILER SERVICES Paragon Bathroom Gasglow 4 Solutions 2 CLEANING: HOUSE/OFFICE The Kitchen & Bedroom Time for You Falkirk 5 Studio Scotland 24 ENTERTAINMENT & JOINERY ATTRACTIONS Loft Boarding Scotland 5 Tenpin Falkirk 7 MDM Joinery 12 FIREWOOD & WOOD FUEL PET SITTING/BOARDING SUPPLIES PetStay 16 Disclaimer: The publisher cannot accept Champfleurie Estate 23 PLUMBING & HEATING responsibility for loss or damage caused FURNITURE & SERVICES by error in the printing of an advertisement.

FURNISHINGS Dewar Plumbing 16 We do not endorse any advertisers in Shapes 11 this publication. All material is accepted Gasglow 4 GARAGE DOORS Just Plumb 5 for publication on the understanding it is copyright free. No part of this publication Garolla 4 ROOFING may be reproduced without prior consent of GARDEN DESIGN/ G Hughes Roofing the publisher.

MAINTENANCE Services 4 Publisher: Lothian Publications Ltd. GJS Landscapes 6 Taylor Roofs 19 Geddes House, Kirkton North, Livingston, GARDEN FURNITURE & West Lothian EH54 6GU. BUILDINGS Magazine Design: Universal Appeal Ltd. Champfleurie Estate 23 M: 07729 911858 GLAZING REPAIRS W: www.universal-appeal.com E: info@universal-appeal.com CR Smith 13

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