Konect Calders April 2015

APRIL 2015

FEATUREs The Canal Feeder Dementia Cafes - East Calder Forget-Me-Not Cafe Easter Activities plus local businesses, community information and more!

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aster is almost here already – here’s hoping for some good weather so we can get out and about during the holidays.

This month we’ve been looking into the story behind the all-important feeder canal which runs through “our patch” here Mid Calder and East Calder, and keeps the Union Canal topped up and running smoothly.

Awareness of dementia is gradually being raised in society in general and is very much at the forefront with the recent passing of Sir Terry Pratchett. There are nine dementia cafes in West Lothian including one in East Calder – see the article on pages 26-27 for more information.

We don’t have a walk feature this month but following the canal feeder as described in the article on pages 8-9 makes for a lovely walk through Almondell and Calderwood of 6 miles if you go all the way along and back.

With a host of other local community, event and services information, we hope you find the magazine informative and entertaining. 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.

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

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The Canal Feeder D ementia Cafes REGULARS

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COMMUNITY

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Are you looking to learn a new craft?

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FEATURE

by Vicky Whyte

As you’re enjoying a walk, cycle or boat trip along the Union Canal, you may not be aware that its serene surface level is maintained only by a feat of engineering which keeps it topped up to the tune of an average 2 million gallons of water per day...

The civil engineers who built the Union Canal (which opened in 1822 after five years of construction) knew that it would have to be continually replenished. So in 1818 began one of the most marvellous feats of engineering – the construction of the main feeder for the Union Canal on its original 32 mile stretch. A brilliant Scottish civil engineer from Dumfries, James Bruce Jardine - who was also a mathematician, geologist and the first person to determine mean sea level - was appointed to construct and enlarge the then very small Cobbinshaw Loch which lies between Carnwath and West Calder. The loch was the ideal spot, situated in a vast watershed approx 879ft above sea level. The loch would eventually cover a 310 acre site and become the reservoir for the Canal Feeder via the Bog Burn and Murieston Water.

The feeder has been largely underestimated and is taken for granted as the much smaller sister of the mighty Union Canal. To get an idea of how important it is I spoke to Ronnie Russack, former owner of the Bridge Inn at Ratho and recipient of an MBE in recognition of his role in the rebirth of the Union Canal as a leisure waterway. He told me that one morning when he came in to work at the Bridge Inn, his canal boats were high and dry; it was obvious that the level of the canal had seriously dropped overnight, and this was not liable to happen unless something really unusual had occurred. They discovered that the bank had fallen into the feeder, blocking it on the stretch above Almondell Country Park before it runs into the Lin’s

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Start of the feeder where it leaves the Almond at the Scaler weir, East Calde Mill Aqueduct and preventing it from flowing into the canal. When the bank was repaired and the feeder cleared, the canal was duly replenished and they were back in business again.

My grandfather used to tell me that when he was a young man he and other young lads from East Calder swam in the feeder, but by around 1950 it was quite badly silted up. In its heyday, the sluices were looked after and it was kept free of weeds and silt as it was essential to the functioning of the canal with its cargoes of coal into Edinburgh from Scotland’s coalfields. Now the canal has been opened up for leisure, the feeder is once again being maintained by Scottish Canals under the auspices of the Scottish Government.

The famous Scottish engineer Hugh Baird was appointed to oversee the construction of the feeder itself. A large weir was built at Mid Calder, and a smaller weir (known to locals as the Scaler) down river at East Calder where the feeder starts its runoff from the River Almond. The feeder flows along the bottom of the hill under a small stone bridge with a sluice gate then under the railway viaduct, which was built much later in 1885. (The railway viaduct is 23 metres high and has nine segmented arches.

It was under threat of being demolished a good few years ago but fortunately after much protest it was saved and is a wonderful walkway through the park with marvellous views of Almondell). From here the

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feeder has a short stretch until it reaches the Iron Bridge Aqueduct.

Iron Bridge Aquaduct This beautiful green cast iron bridge was based on the design of one of Shropshire’s most famous landmarks, the bridge that spans the Ironbridge Gorge. The aqueduct carries the feeder over the Almond at a height of 6 metres above the river in a cast iron trough 1.8m wide and 1m deep.

Before the solid walkway was constructed, the original walkway was constructed of large sections of cast iron mesh bolted together, and when walking across you could see the feeder running underneath. After leaving the aqueduct the feeder runs for a short distance until it reaches a spot near the Nasmyth Bridge on the East Calder side of the river where it disappears into the hillside in a series of tunnels until it reaches its destination – the Union Canal at Lin’s Mill Aqueduct. dinosaur There is a the in t in footpr eath the strata ben Aqueduct Lin’s Mill ly been on n ca at th e River th en h w seen ly low. al re is d Almon

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This quite magnificent aqueduct was also built

by Hugh Baird in collusion with another great Scottish civil engineer, Thomas Telford. It is said that Thomas Telford came to inspect it. Its five magnificent arches carry the canal over the river in a 128 metre long cast iron trough. It is the fifth largest aqueduct in Scotland, stands 23 metres above the River Almond and when the water in the canal gets too high the main sluice gate is opened and the water pours back into the river in a most beautiful cascade. In the heyday of the canal, parties would sail from Edinburgh to the aqueduct where the main sluice would be opened for their entertainment. Ronnie Russack told me that he also was also given permission in the past to open the large sluice for his customers when they reached the aqueduct on his restaurant canal boats.

The canal and its feeder were built by navvies mainly Highlanders who had to abandon their crofts during the clearances, and the Irish who were fleeing the hardship of their own country. It was hard, back breaking work. The length of the feeder from the weir at the Scaler to Lin’s Mill Aqueduct is three miles. The river dips by approximately 50 metres over this distance, so the design of the feeder maintains the water at sufficient height to allow it to feed into the canal.

Ronnie Russack is running School Educational Cruises on the Union Canal at Easter at the Helix Park near Falkirk. The cruise will take children from the Reception area past the Kelpies and back. The cruise is free of charge - any schools interested should get in touch with Ronnie on 07801 430781.

Also Kelpie tours on the Canal starting April 2015, £2.50 for children - £5.00 for adults, for details call Ronnie Russack on 07801 430781.

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at the Toning and Beauty Clinic

This year we wanted to do something a little different rather than hosting an event on its own as we have done in the past...

sufferers but we now have a list of cafes and meeting places where people with dementia and their carers can go and hope that we will have contributed in a small way to raising awareness of the help that is available. Hopefully, between the raffle tickets sold and the treatments carried out we will be able to make a substantial contribution to this worthy cause and know that it will be used locally.

On 23rd April from 4pm to 8pm we are hosting an Elemis event to mark the 25th anniversary of their fantastic skin products but we also wanted to help a local charity. We have chosen Alzheimer Scotland to incorporate a fundraising event.

We would therefore invite everyone along to our Elemis event and enjoy a light buffet, glass of bubbly, free hand massage, consultation on the best products for your skin and purchases at fantastic prices. Plus, of course, perhaps winning that great raffle prize and booking in a treatment for May so we can swell the donation to Alzheimer Scotland. If you haven’t got your raffle ticket yet, please pop in and see us.

A donation will be made from the sale of raffle tickets (£5 per ticket), available up to and including 23rd April 2015 when the 1st prize of an Elemis Gift Set (worth £327) will be drawn. Also, in the month of May, for every treatment carried out at The Toning & Beauty Clinic, £1 will be donated to Alzheimer Scotland.

Until we looked into this we had no idea that any help or support existed locally for dementia

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Providing a friendly, supportive atmosphere

by Suzanne Green

Thanks to books such as Sally Magnusson’s account of her mother’s dementia*, brave films like the recently released Still Alice, and awareness campaigning by the late Sir Terry Pratchett and others, dementia is gradually becoming better understood and accepted in our communities.

But until recently I was not familiar with the concept of “dementia cafés” or aware that there were nine such cafés operating in West Lothian.

A clinical psychologist, Dr. Bère Miesen, is credited with establishing the first dementia café in 1997 in the Netherlands. He saw the need for a safe place where people with dementia and their carers could get together, socialise and support one another.

The first dementia café in the UK, based on Dr. Miesen’s model, was set up in 2000 in Farnborough, Hampshire.

“The aim of the café is to provide a happy, relaxed atmosphere for people with dementia still living at home, and for their carers,” says Sally Stockbridge, Dementia Cafés Project Worker for Alzheimer Scotland. “Guests can enjoy a hot drink, home baking and a varied programme of activities. But there is no pressure to do anything. Some people may just want to sit quietly and enjoy their coffee.

A carer might want to have a quiet chat with me or someone in a similar position, and this is possible because the person they look after is in a safe place. So they are free to get the advice or support they need.”

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Sally Stockbridge, Dementia Cafes Project Worker.

Through West Lothian Council, and in partnership with local churches and the volunteer organisation Linlithgow Link, dementia cafés have been established in all nine of the county’s wards. Cafés in Whitburn, Uphall, East Calder, Fauldhouse, Linlithgow, Armadale, Bathgate and Livingston (2) are open once a month for a couple of hours.

The day varies, from café to café and organisers make use of a variety of meeting places, including churches, community centres, a care home and even a hotel.

A sense of well-being “We have more than 50 volunteers,” Sally comments, “and they are an incredible group.

All received training through Alzheimer Scotland or Linlithgow Link, and they work hard to make each café an inviting place.” Optional activities the volunteers offer include: singing, bingo, musical bingo, card making, quizzes, viewing local history photos and reading. All activities include an element of reminiscence.

A themed memory box can be a great conversation starter for café guests. Sally showed me a memory box with a baking theme that included old recipes, and baking tools and tins not commonly seen today. Pulling an antique griddle out of the box, she explained, “You would be amazed at how many memories this triggers and at the conversations it leads to!”

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The cafés seem to be very popular.

Guests have commented:

“It feels like a family.”

• “It’s helpful to talk to others who are going through the same thing.”

• “I enjoy the company.”

• “I am so pleased to see my husband enjoying himself.”

• “The café is important in my life.”

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Dementia is a gradual decline in the functioning of the brain. Amazingly, there are more than 100 forms, though Alzheimer’s disease accounts for about 70% of cases. Globally, it is a huge health issue. In Scotland about 90,000 people are currently living with dementia – most have Alzheimer’s disease – and this number is rapidly increasing.

There is no known cure; it is a progressive condition that gets worse over time. However, treatments are available that may help some people with the symptoms of some forms of dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease. And research is progressing every day.

The city of Edinburgh is working towards obtaining “dementia friendly” status. And, as awareness and understanding grows, we can help our communities become even more supportive of those with dementia and their carers. Vibrant, welcoming dementia cafés can make a big difference to people, creating a sense of well-being and improving their quality of life.

For more information about dementia cafés in West Lothian, email Alzheimer Scotland: WestLothianServices@alzscot.org or ring them on 01506 53310. You can also ring the Dementia Helpline, which offers 24-hour information and emotional support, on 0808 808 3000.

Forget-me-Not Cafe, East Calder Parish Church, Main Street, East Calder, EH53 0HF. Last Thursday of every month 10am - 12pm. *Where Memories Go: Why Dementia Changes Everything (Hodder & Stoughton 2015)

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While few of us are likely to spend nearly £900 on Flymo’s latest robot lawnmower, let alone £2,500 for a highend robot mower, there are lots of garden gadgets that can make life easier and more fun.

One of the most useful developments is the arrival of cordless tools ranging from lawnmowers to electric chainsaws. Battery technology has improved dramatically in a very short time, so it’s possible to get tools such as Black & Decker’s 36V cordless strimmer that can cut up to 3,750 metres on a single charge. Just remember to charge them up before you use them, as recharging flat batteries can take a while.

If you fancy something a bit less high tech, Japanese hori-hori knives might be right up your street: the name means “digging digging” and a hori-hori knife’s straight sharp blade makes it perfect for everything from planting to cutting roots.

They can be a little tricky to find, but eBay is always a good source of such tools.

Another great tool is the Woodman’s Pal. It’s a little pricey - expect to pay £50 upwards - but it’s really clever and really useful. The Pal was originally designed for the US Army in the early 1940s and it’s a cross between an axe and a machete, with a hooked section on the end. That makes it great for clearing all kinds of vegetation, and it replaces a whole bunch of tools including pruning saws, shears, loppers and in some cases, even chainsaws.

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One of the cutest was the Green Farm Cube.

Another Japanese design, and it’s a hydroponic grow box that enables you to grow plants such as herbs anywhere all year round. At around £120 it’s quite expensive, but it looks great and works well.

It’s particularly good for people who want to grow things but don’t have a garden to do it.

It seems that smartphones are taking over every aspect of our lives, so it’s not a surprise that they’re starting to look at our gardens too. App-connected gadgets are everywhere at the moment. Netatmo’s Connected Weather Station (approx £110) tells your phone about indoor and outdoor humidity, temperature and air quality as well as predicting the weather, while Koubachi’s Plant Sensor 2 Outdoor (approx £96) measures soil moisture, sunlight, infra-red light, temperature and more to let you know exactly how well valuable plants are doing.

Another CES exhibitor, Edyn, promises to deliver the “connected garden” with sensors that analyse the soil, monitor the temperature and even check the weather forecast to help you decide what to plant and how to look after it. The product range also includes smart water valves that automatically water your plants, and solar power means you don’t need to run any cables. It’s overkill for a couple of blooms from Homebase, but if you’re a serious gardener it’s a seriously clever bit of kit. Edyn is currently available for pre-order, and the sensor and water valve are $99 (£65) and $59 (£39) respectively.

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Make the most of that new extension with some ideas from EKCO

Now might be the right time to start work on that extension you’ve always promised yourself. But what would you use it for?

truly one of life’s luxuries. Bifold doors which are fully opened to remove all barriers to your garden can create the illusion of space. Why not bring that space closer and have your garden illuminated with solar lights so your guests can enjoy the air and the view without ever leaving the dining table?

Do you have a definite idea or does the thought of having some extra space just appeal to you?

Here are some ideas from EKCO to give you some inspiration.

Home office – Why drive to the office when the office can come to you? Apart from the convenience of not having to drive miles every day to get to work there can be tax benefits to building a section of your home that’s solely dedicated to your work. Financial reasons aside, the idea of an office designed around your needs can be highly appealing. Plus you get to see more of the family.

Imagine opening your bifold doors on a warm summer’s day and watching your children making the most of the garden while you enjoy a coffee break or work away with your headphones on playing your favourite classical music?

Sun room – Who doesn’t dream of a lazy day in their own sun room? However, with the hustle and bustle of daily life relaxation time can be at a premium. Having a separate room which is kept clutter free and painted in light pastel shades, complete with a chaise longue or recliner and comfy sofa can be the perfect way to re-energise your batteries. This is where your bifold doors come into their own. Fully opened they’ll let in more sunlight and flood your room with warmth and air. Perfect for grabbing a few moments shut eye before round two.

Dining kitchen – For those who love to entertain building an extension onto your kitchen can give you the perfect dining room and the space to make a real night of it. The kitchen is the heart of the home.

A cliché perhaps but true. The idea of whiling away the summer evenings with close friends around a table with great food, wine and conversation is

Gym – Expensive gym fees and the inconvenience of having to get there and back when we are so time starved can make the idea of a home gym really appealing. If you design your extension with one just one solid wall then you can place full size mirrors on the interior and have your bifold doors in place along the other two sides. This means that when they’re open you will almost be doing your work out outdoors and the mirrors will reflect the light. Now if that doesn’t inspire you to get fit nothing will.

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Rhubarb

By Anne Pinkerton

At the end of February the Scottish Government announced the next stage of their “Towards a Healthier Nation” programme, called “Eat Local.”

People across Scotland are being encouraged to make the most of fresh and in-season, local food with the launch of the Scottish Government’s Food Provenance ‘Happier Mealtimes’ campaign.

Alongside this there will be champions encouraging the eating and sourcing of fresh, in-season food, which is nutritious, tastes delicious and also has environmental benefits. There will be drop-in sessions to inspire and inform people at supermarkets all over Scotland. Work is beginning in schools and hospitals to support them in using local seasonal produce in their menus.

www.greenerscotland.org has a “what tastes best this month?” chart which is helpful when you are lacking in ideas about what is seasonal to give your family for meals.

Their suggested fruit for April is rhubarb; new potatoes and spring greens are the vegetables, and the meats suggested include rabbit, venison and wood pigeon. This sounds a bit posh but really it is not. It does mean that we have to think in a slightly different way about our food.

Local supermarkets sell all these things. Rabbit comes diced ready to cook into any stew or stirfry you might do with chicken, and with no bones.

Venison sausages are low in fat and although they seem a bit more expensive they do not “bleed” as you cook them so you are getting the meat you pay for. With a tin of mixed beans, another of chopped tomatoes and a fried onion, a little garlic and a dash of recurrent jelly make them part of a sausage and mixed bean casserole. Serve it with new potatoes and finely shredded steamed spring greens.

Rhubarb is mostly associated with sweet dishes which we should be steering clear of if we are really trying to be a healthy nation! However it can be delicious eaten with richer proteins such as pork, duck and mackerel. All of which are traditionally served with fruit: orange with duck, apple with pork and gooseberries with mackerel.

Oven-baked pork chops with rhubarb 4 pork chops or 1 per person 1 onion finely chopped and sweated in butter or oil 250g rhubarb wiped, cut into 2inch lengths 1 inch root ginger peeled and chopped very fine Dash orange juice or juice ½ orange Seasoning Method - Either in a heavy metal casserole dish or in a frying pan sear the pork chops for a minute or two on both sides to brown the meat. Transfer into an ovenproof dish, arrange the chops around the edge and put all the other ingredients in the centre. Cover the dish with a lid or a double layer of foil. Bake for 30-40 minutes in a hot oven (180oC). The fruit will make a sauce and take up the fat from the pork. Check the flavour and perhaps add a teaspoonful of sugar to the fruit. Serve with mashed potatoes and a green veg. such as cabbage, broccoli or sprouts. You can do exactly the same but substitute Bramley apples in the winter.

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Rhubarb Gingerbread 125g butter 125g soft brown sugar 2 eggs lightly beaten 100g black treacle, warmed with 150g golden syrup 60g chopped crystalised ginger heaped teaspoon ground ginger 250g plain flour 1 level teaspoon bicarbonate of soda dissolved in 4 tablespoons milk 500g rhubarb cut into small pieces Method - Cream the butter and sugar; add the eggs and then the treacle and ginger. Fold the flour in with a metal spoon and make a batter with the milk.Spread half the mixture in the bottom of a 1 ½ litre oven proof dish or use a small roasting tin lined with non-stick paper. Put in a layer of the fruit and cover with the rest of the mixture. Bake at 160oC for 45 minutes. Lower the temperature to 150oC and check again after 15-20 minutes. It might need 10 minutes after this. Test with a skewer. The sides can over-cook because of the juice from the fruit.

Rhubarb gingerbread Pies, tarts, crumbles and cakes are a lovely use of forced rhubarb and this cake with a layer of fruit in the middle is suitable for pudding if served fresh from the oven with cream, yoghurt or custard. Eat the rest later with a cuppa.

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and Useful Information Friday 3rd to Sunday 19th April Big Easter Challenge in Almondell & Calderwood Pick up a map from the Visitor Centre at Almondell & Calderwood Country Park and follow the map to find the clues to answer the Big Easter Challenge. (Also available at Beecraigs and Polkemmet Country Parks). Free activity, anytime between 9am – 4.30pm

Friday 3rd April – Monday 6th April Breakfast with the Easter Bunny Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Dobbies in Livingston.

Children get breakfast options, fun and games, along with an egg from our Easter Bunny. Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th, Sunday 5th and Monday 6th of April at 9.30am. £7.95 per child, booking essential, call 01506 812000.

Friday 3rd April – Monday 20th April Easter fun at Almond Valley Heritage Centre.

The farm is alive with the cheeps and bleats of new arrivals, who will be introduced to you at handling and encounter sessions.

Grab your clue sheet, sharpen your pencil, and tear around the farm collecting clues on the springtime trail. Keep a look out for hidden eggs that might win you a prize. In the craft area you can make bonnets, masks and other springtime decorations. Further special attractions over the four days of Easter (3rd-6th April), including our famous plastic duck race along the mill lade. See www.almondvalley.co.uk or call 01506 414957 for information.

Saturday 18th April Livingston Highland Society Ceilidh Strathbrock Community Centre Broxburn, 7.30 – 11.15pm. Band & Guest(s): Dick Black’s Band. Tickets £5.

Please note Registration Services are now available by appointment only. Monday – 2.00 to 4.30. Wednesday – 10.30 to 12.30. Friday – 2.00 to 4.30. Telephone 01506 884680 Bookbug: All under 3’s bring along your adult for some stories and rhymes - phone or email library for dates and times.

Bookgroup: 1st Tuesday and last Thursday each month at 6.457.45pm. IT Class: New Drop in IT class for all your employment issues. Every Thursday 10.00 – 12.00. Come along for free help and advice. Drop-in Employment based computer class: every Thursday from 10.00-12.00, open to everyone.

Pumpherston Library Drumshoreland Road, Pumpherston, EH53 0LF 01506 280996 or email: pumpherston.lib@westlothian.gov.uk Opening times: Monday – 14.00 to 17.00. Wednesday – 14.30 to 16.30. Thursday – 14.00 to 18.00.

Howden Park Centre Howden Park Centre has a busy programme of events including live music, dance, theatre, workshops and exhibitions. See their website at www. howdenparkcentre.co.uk for complete up to date listing or contact the box office: 01506 777666

Bathgate Regal Community Theatre The Regal hosts an exciting programme of film ,music, theatre, comedy and children’s events. See page opposite for upcoming events and website at www. bathgateregal.org for complete up to date listing.

Saturday 25th April Polbeth and West Calder Community Gardens-Spring Open Day A fun event for all the family, woodland walks, craft activities, scavenger hunts, chicken tractor, teas, coffees and home baking.

More details and time closer to the date on Facebook. Polbeth and West Calder Community Gardens. Free entry. Garden for Life, Limefield Road, West Calder.

Friday 24th April Pumpherston Rock Bands Live Rock bands from Pumpherston over the past 35 years get together for a night of music. Pumpherston Bands ‘Easter In Panama’, ‘Dukla Slam’, ‘Zire’ & ‘Route66’ get together with a few combos and solo artists, for a great night of music and memories from the last 35 years and more. East Calder Pigeon Club, 7.30pm, booking essential, tickets £5.00.

Sunday 26th April Jack and Jill Market Up to 45 stall bursting with quality nearly-new baby & kids toys, buggies, clothes, cots & more for 0-9 yrs! Adults £1.50 to come & shop or BOOK A STALL today, clear out and cash in! West Lothian College, Livingston. 10.30am – 1pm. www.jackandjillmarket.co.uk

Library Information

Each week at the Green Room, Kirknewton Mondays: 3.30pm - 5pm Face to face, a life skills course for children. 6 - 7pm keyboard lessons.

Tuesdays: 9am - 1pm Drop in.

10.30am Bookbugs (10th March) Wednesdays: 9am - 1pm Drop in. Half price teas and coffees for over 60s. Cards, dominoes, board games.

6.30pm Family book club.

Thursdays: 9am - 1pm Drop in.

1.30pm - 2pm Kirknewton babies Group.

2.30pm – 3pm Bookbugs (26th March).

Fridays: 9.30am - 1pm Access 2 Employment Job Club and Appointments. 10am -12pm Financial inclusion network. 6pm - 8pm Youth Club.

East Calder Library Main Street, East Calder, EH53 0EJ 01506 883633 or email: eastcalder.lib@westlothian.gov.uk Opening times: Please note the library now opens at 10.30am on Wed. Monday & Friday – 9.00am to 5.30pm. Tuesday & Thursday – 9.00am to 8.00pm. Wednesday – 10.30am to 5.30pm Saturday – 9.00am to 1.00pm.

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• MonDAY - papier mache fun • TuesDAY - clay modelling • WedNESDAY - bathbombs and candles • ThursDAY - acrylic painting on canvas • FriDAY - felting fun – using wet felting technique make a flower brooch or a coaster

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Firefly Arts

East Calder Youth Club

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

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

Lothian Running Club

This group is for new mums of any age. East Calder Community Centre. Mon 11.00am – 12.30pm. Free. Contact health visitor via health centre for further details 01506 880582

We welcome runners of any standard. We believe that running clubs are not just for the elite (although we will let fast people join too). Suitable for all ages and we have a junior section from age 6.

Training sessions in/around Livingston, meet at Inveralmond High, Craigswood Sports Centre and Dechmont Law car park. For more info see website www.lothianrunningclub.co.uk.

West Lothian Clarion Cycling club – our aim is to help cyclists plan and reach their own goals through training with, and seeking advice and support from fellow club members. Weekly club runs leave from Linlithgow Leisure Centre and East Calder Sports Centre. See www. westlothianclarion.co.uk or email secretary@westlothianclarion. co.uk

EAST CALDER Pre-birth Yoga East Calder Community Centre. Wed 5.15pm – 6.45pm. 6 week programme starts 24 September. For more details: 07767 777044 or ruth@sukha.co.uk

Forget-Me-Not Café East Calder Church Hall, Manse Court. Last Thursday of the month, 10am – 12pm. A meeting place for people with dementia and their carers of all ages. Drop in and join us for information, support and social activities. Supported by Alzheimer Scotland and East Calder Church. For more information please phone 01506 533 116.

East Calder Bowling Club Bingo every Sun and Wed 8pm– 9.30pm. Junior coaching (10 to 16 years old) every friday 2pm – 4pm. We can also coach adults, free, so come along and give it a try. Hats every Mon 6-30pm. See club website at www.eastcalderbowlingclub.com. Members can find details here of competitions, play by dates and club news.

East Calder Jog Scotland Group Meet every Tuesday at East Calder Health centre car park at 7pm.

All abilities welcome, a social way to get fit, make friends and enjoy local countryside. Contact Dawn on 01506 883330 or 07806 772935 for more details.

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

East Calder Colts FC East Calder Park. We are currently recruiting for an under 10’s team born 2002. For information required regarding any of our teams please visit our website www.eastcaldercolts.co.uk or contact Head Coach Paul Garrad on 0797 959 2674. Let’s put the fun back into football. All welcome.

East Calder Old Folks Club East Calder Community Centre. Last Thursday of the month, September to April 1.30pm - 3.30pm. Pensioners and nonpensioners welcome. Contact Carol Anne Murray (Secretary).

East Calder Ladies’ Circle

New Mums Group

Breast Feeding Support Group East Calder Church Hall. Wednesday 11.30 am – 12.30 pm. Contact Health Visitors via Health Centre for further details 01506 880582

Bingo Pigeon Club, East Calder. Sun 8.00 - 10.00 All welcome

Boys Brigade East Calder Church Hall. Anchors (age 5 - 8) Fridays 6.30 - 7.30pm Juniors (age 8 - 11) Fridays 6.45 - 8.15pm. Company Section (age 11-18). Fridays 7.30 - 9.45pm. Call Jean Gilchrist 01506 880367

East Calder Playgroup Now located in East Calder Community Centre. Mon-Fri 9am-11am from 2 years. For the best introduction to your child’s education - lots of fun to be had! £4.50 per session. Contact Carol on 07748 053340.

Rainbows, Brownies and Guides East Calder Primary School. Rainbows Mon 6.30 – 7.30pm and 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.

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

East Calder Scout Group Scout Hall, Calderhall Terrace. Beavers Mon 6.15 - 7.15pm (boys 6 - 8 yrs). Cubs Mon 7.30 - 9.00pm (boys 8 - 10 yrs). Scouts Tues 7.15 9.00pm (boys 10 - 14 yrs). Contact Jack Galloway on 077907 93889 eastcalderscouts.org.uk

East Calder Needlecraft Club We are a group of ladies who would like to invite you to our weakly Thursday meetings, between 7 and 9.30 pm in the Community Centre. We enjoy a range of needlecrafts including cross stitch, embroidery, knitting, crochet, sewing. Friendly tuition given. Our members range in age from 18 to 80. Outings include a trip to Hobby Craft in Glasgow, S.E.C.C. Also away day trips - something to please everyone. Tea and biscuits provided.

KIRKNEWTON Kirknewton Babies Music Group The Green Room. Thursdays, 1.30 – 2.15pm. Songs, stories and rhymes just for the little ones. Meet other Mum’s & make new friends.

Kirknewton Youth Group The Green Room. Fridays 6-8pm. For P7+

Kirknewton Starlets Kirknewton Primary School. Babies class up to age 8 Thurs 5.30 - 6.30pm. Junior/senior class Thurs 6.15 - 8.00pm. For info contact Trisha on email t.ewing@btinternet.com

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.

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clubs & classes 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.

Daytime Pilates Classes Thursdays in Kirknewton Village Hall: 9.10am to 10.00am.

10.10am to 11.00am for beginners. For more details contact elise@ ekpilates.co.uk. You’ll also find me on facebook.com/ekpilates.

Kirknewton Rainbows Kirknewton Village Hall. Wed 5.00pm - 6.00pm. For girls aged 5-7.

Please contact Gill Greaves for more info on 01506 883261

Toddler Group Kirknewton Church Hall. Parents/carers with tots aged 0-3 yrs, friendly group with play, stories and craft for the children and meet up/chat for parents. Thur 9.30 - 11.30am

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 info visit http://www. douglaspilates.co.uk/

Physio Pilates Classes Modified Pilates taught by a Chartered Physiotherapist.

Kirknewton Village Hall. Tuesdays 6.45pm and 7.45pm suitable for beginners or improvers. Spaces are limited so for more information or to book contact Dianne on 07795466464. diannemackenzie1@gmail.com.

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Kirknewton Runners Meet at Kirknewton Park every Monday at 19.30

Hatton Sports Club Tennis and squash. Burnwynd, Kirknewton. Social and competitive play. LTA-qualified tennis coaches. Contact Carol Blamire 01506 880208

Kirknewton Stompers Walking group, meeting at Kirknewton Park entrance on Park Terrace. Every Wed 7.30pm. Join the group on the community facebook page where people post details of the walk, or any other time they are walking.

Simply Play Kaspars Out of School Care for Kirknewton. Kirknewton Primary School. Mon – Thu 3.15-6.00pm, Fri 12.30 – 6.00. Call 07871 791000

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

Potter Around 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.

MID CALDER 5th West Lothian Mid Calder Cub Group Mid Calder Institute Hall. Thursdays 7.20 to 8.30. New cubs welcome. Aged betweem 9 – 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.

Myra Mackie School of Dance Classes in Livingston, Uphall Station, Mid Calder and Broxburn.

Please see our website for full timetable and venues. Children from 2 years to adult.www.myramackieschoolofdance.co.uk incorporating our competitive cheer division the Scottish Starlets.

Star Harmonies Musical Theatre School. Mid Calder Institue Hall.Tuesdays 10-3011am- 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

Mid Calder Mother and Baby Group Institute Hall, Tuesdays Drop in 10am-12pm. Newborn to Walking, £1 per baby, all welcome. Please e-mail midcalderbabygroup@ gmail.com for more details or find us on facebook

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.

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.

Welcome Café Glenalmond Hall. Every Tuesday 10am-12noon. This is a Fair Trade Café all proceeds of which to the Vine Trust in Peru. Do come along and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and some home baking with friends.

Mid Calder Camera Club Institute Hall, Market Street. Wed 7:30pm – 9:45pm. All levels of photographers are welcome. For more information, visit www.mccc.org.uk or call Steve Collier at 01506 881398 or Gordon Scott at 01506 882616.

Mid Calder Colts FC Teams covering all ages, playing soccer 7s, 11-a-side and also a soccer school. For more information see the Colts’ website www. mid-calder-colts.org. Contact Carole 883934. Contact@mid-caldercolts.org.

Mid Calder Mother & Toddler Group Institute Hall, Tuesdays and Thursdays 9am-11am. £1.50 per child per session, all welcome. Please e-mail midcalderbabygroup@ gmail.com for more details.

Rainbows, Brownies and Guides Rainbows Wed night, Brownies Tues night, Guides Mon and Wed nights. To register please go to the Girl Guiding website, Parent’s sections.

Kirknewton Play Group

Yoga Classes

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.

Masonic Hall. Wednesday evening class 7.30 -9pm. Contact Linda Bibby 01506 884115. www.wholebodybalance.co.uk

Folk Club Meets every third Tuesday of the month 8pm at the “Tap Shop”.

The MidCalder Inn, Mid Calder

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Choral Highlights Ladies’ Choir

Church of Scotland

Kirk of Calder. Rehearse Sun 11.45 -12.45pm and 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)

Kirknewton Services 9:45 in the Kirknewton Kirk, Station Rd. East Calder Services 11:15 in the East Calder Church, Main St. Sunday School and creche available. Rev Dr AJ Groenewald 8 Manse Court East Calder EH53 0HF. 01506 884585 or 07588 845814. groenstes@yahoo.com website www.knec4jesus.org.uk

POLBETH Star Harmonies 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

Polbeth W.R.I. 1st Wednesday of the month at 7pm. Come along for an interesting programme of talks and demonstrations. New members always welcome. Further info on 01506 435708.

PUMPHERSTON

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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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

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.

The Look Group Outdoors activities in Almondell and Calderwood Country Park for ages 8-12. Meeting at Visitor Centre 10.30 - 12.00 Saturdays - not every Sat, check programme with the Rangers on 01506 882254.

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WEST CALDER West Lothian Fibromyalgia Support Group Meets on the third Sunday of the month 1.30pm – 3.30pm, at West Calder Community Centre. New members always warmly welcomed. Join us for support, information, friendship, talks and outings. See sites.google.com/site/wlfibromyalgia or call Sheila on 0844 887 2388 for more information.

18th West Lothian Scout Group West Kirk Hall, West Calder. Beavers Mon 6-7pm. Cubs Wed 6.167.30pm 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.

CHURCHES Polbeth Harwood Church Service 11:15 am every Sunday. West Kirk of Calder Service 9:45 am every Sunday. Minister: Rev Dr Jonanda Groenewald, 8 Manse Court, East Calder EH53 0HF. Tel 01506 884802 KONECT

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Accountant/Bookkeeping AKT Bookkeeping

10

Dressmaking/Alterations Nota Bene

21

Electrician A&A Electrical Riddell Electrical Services Simply Electrical

28 4 29

Florist Quite Contrary Vicky’s flowers

21 23

Foot Care Foot Clinic

19

Garage Doors Max’s Garage Doors Ltd

31

Garden & Landscaping ARG Landscaping Beatson’s D Greaves Riccarton Garden Centre

5 10 31 17

Glazier R McNeill Joiner & Glazer

16

Golf Club Baberton Golf Club

12

Pet Services Milrig Kennels Tilly Chance Dog Grooming

5 43

Pharmacy Kirknewton Pharmacy

21

Plastering Nu Walls

15

Plumbing Services EPH Kesson Plumbing and Heating Livingston Plumbing Company

29 5 16

Property Maintenance Cleaning and Maintenance LHS Property Maintenance

31 6

Public House Black Bull The Grapes Bistro

2 33

Restaurant Al Borgo Sky Kitchen

45 45

Roofing Simply Roofing Thomson Roofing Services

5 30

Aerials Aerial Man

14

Architect Plan It Design

14

Barber TJ’s Barbers

19

Bathrooms 1st Choice Living Bathgate Bathroom Studio Ekco

15 35 41

Beauty Lisa Blair Beauty Therapy The Toning & Beauty Clinic

21 23

Bowling Club East Calder Bowling Club

12

Builder Almond Building Company Build-It Madison Garrad

15 14 5

Building Surveyor David Hastings

29

Car Sales Colin Nixon Hermiston Motors

Hairdresser Jane & Friends

21

56 32

Handyman 1st Call Handyman

Soft Furnishings Style Rite Blinds

35

30

Car Service & Repair Autocare Solutions Colin Nixon Chips Away Finishing touch Hermiston Motors Kirknewton Garage Smart Tech Vehicle Solutions

36

39 56 38 39 32 38 37

Heating Services Kesson Plumbing and Heating L & S Heating Mech A Tech

Sports Facilities 36 Fives Indoor Football

5 10 4

Storage Unit Storage Containers

Hobbies East Calder Needlecraft Club

6

Caravan Service & Repair Pumpherston Autocentre

37

Carpets & Flooring P F Flooring

15

Charity British Heart Foundation

45

Children’s Nursery ABC Private Nursery

50

Chiropody/Podiatry Barefoot Chiropody and Podiatry Livingston Chiropody & Podiatry

20 18

Church St Mary’s Dalmahoy

4

Homes for Sale Stewart Milne Homes

11

Jewellery Jewellery Workshop

23

Joiner Craigcrook Joinery Geoff Vinter Joinery R McNeill Joiner & Glazer

28 29 16

Kitchens Alba Kitchens Ekco Ian Merriman S & S Home Improvements UV Kitchen Wraps

34 41 28 55 13

Locksmith West Lothian Locksmith

12 25

Cleaning Services C and W Cleaning Services Strata Cleaning Ltd

6 16

Mobility Med-Ecosse

Computer Services Sprint Computers

17

Optician Lothian Optical

Dance Supplies Highland Dance Shop

23

Dentist Balerno Dental Care Currie Dental Care No9 Dentist

19 18 20

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Oven Cleaner Shiny Bright Ovens The Clean Team

34 4

Painter/Decorator Braekirk Decorators DM Decorators Nu Walls TML Décor

28 6 15 30

6

Takeaway Sky Kitchen

45

Tattoo Removal Tatta Ltd

19

Telecoms Services John McGraw Telephone Engineer

14

Theatre/Entertainment Regal Community Theatre Bathgate 49 Tiling B. Edwards Tiling Service With A Tile Tile-a-ramic

30 29 28

Tree Surgery Maxwell Tree Care

31

Vet Albyn Veterinary Centre Pentland Veterinary Clinic

42 43

Wedding Services Nota Bene Quite Contrary Vicky’s flowers

21 21 23

Wheel Repair Finishing touch

39

Window Cleaning Gordon Scott Window Cleaning Suburban Window Cleaner

16 10

Windows 1st Choice Living Red Hot Windows

15 31

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