Konect Bathgate July 2026

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PLUS: HEALTH & BEAUTY, puzzles, clubs & classes, and more LOCAL FEATURES inside!

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elcome to the July issue of Konect!

This issue touches on a huge range of topics and activities, all rooted in the local area, which we can get involved with thanks to the energy, care and expertise of local people. From West Lothian Pride, through to a fundraiser for a local hedgehog sanctuary, what to do now if you’re thinking of selling your home... and much more besides!

We’re just heading into the school summer holidays, and School Bank West Lothian have launched their annual appeal to help make sure every child goes back to school fully equipped, so please see page 28 and help if you can.

In the meantime, there is plenty going on over the summer for all the family.

Full of information and services supporting our health, happiness, pets, home, entertainment and more, all in the local area, I hope you enjoy Konect this month!

Feature: West Lothian Pride.................... 8-9 Life Coaching: Head and heart................14 Puzzles..........................................................14 Property Matters: A summer “must do”...16 Garden Project: art in the garden.............20 Vet’s Tip: Puppies and Kittens..................23 Local Environment: Urgent action for local hedgehogs....................................................24 Recipe: Turkey & Courgette Burgers.......26 Charity: School Bank West Lothian..........28 What’s On: July Events...............................30 Clubs & Classes..........................................32 Film Review: Masters of the Universe......34

COVER IMAGE: Urgent action for local hedgehogs - See page 24.

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West Lothian Pride is proud to invite the community to join us once again for our Pride March and Pride Village 2026 — a day dedicated to celebrating equality, inclusion, diversity, and community spirit right here in West Lothian.

This year Pride March will take place on Saturday 25th July from Livingston Designer Outlet to Reconnect Howden Park.

The March will gather in the square by Cadbury at Livingston Designer Outlet from 11.30 with the March taking place from 12pm.

Our Pride Village will return to Reconnect Howden Park also Saturday 25th July 2026 from 1pm, bringing together an exciting day of live entertainment, community stalls, local organisations, food vendors, activities, safe spaces, and celebrations for everyone to enjoy.

Following the Pride March through Livingston, Howden Park Centre will once again transform into the heart of Pride in West Lothian — filled with music, performances, drag acts, local singers,

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community groups, charities, businesses, and activities for all ages. Whether you are part of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally showing your support, Pride Village is a welcoming and inclusive space for everyone.

Pride Village is more than just an event — it is a celebration of visibility, acceptance, and community. It is a place where people can come together proudly, safely, and openly to celebrate who they are while supporting equality across West Lothian. Since the very first West Lothian Pride event in 2015, the community has continued to grow stronger year after year, showing just how important Pride is to so many people across our region.

VISITORS CAN EXPECT: • Live music and performances • Drag entertainment and local talent • Community and charity stalls • Food vendors and refreshments • Family-friendly activities • Information stands and support services • Safe and welcoming spaces for connection and celebration

As a volunteer-led organisation, West Lothian Pride relies heavily on community support, donations, sponsorship, and volunteers to continue delivering free and accessible Pride events for everyone. By attending Pride Village, supporting our events, or getting involved, you are helping keep Pride alive and growing within West Lothian.

Together, let’s make Pride 2026 louder, prouder, and more inclusive than ever before.

For more information about Pride Village 2026, please visit westlothianpride.org. uk/pride-villiage

At the HEART of the community

This year has been one of the most difficult years financially for West Lothian Pride as we continue working hard to deliver free, safe, and inclusive events for our community. Like many community organisations across the country, securing funding and sponsorship support has become increasingly challenging, with rising costs placing more pressure than ever on volunteer-led events and charities.

Despite these challenges, we have been incredibly

Let’s make Pride 2026 louder and prouder than ever before

fortunate to receive support from a number of amazing sponsors and partners whose generosity and belief in our community has helped make this year a success. Without their support, many of the events, activities, and opportunities we provide simply would not be possible.

We would like to give a huge thank you to all of our incredible sponsors and partners including Reconnect Theatres, Sky, Livingston Designer Outlet, CF Sound & Light, CORRA Foundation, Pride FM, Konect Magazines, LUSH, West Lothian Council, Red Hot Kitty, and all of our community partners and supporters who have stood beside us throughout the year. Their support

helps us continue celebrating diversity, equality, inclusion, and visibility across West Lothian.

As we now begin looking towards next year, we know it will likely be our toughest year yet financially. The reality is that organising Pride for the community comes with significant costs, and as a volunteer-led organisation we rely heavily on community support, sponsorship, fundraising, and donations to continue delivering these important events.

That is why we are asking our amazing community to continue supporting West Lothian Pride in any way you can. Whether that is attending events, volunteering your time, becoming a sponsor, making a donation, fundraising, or shopping for priderelated gifts and fun products at PROUDLY YOU our online store, every single bit of support genuinely helps us continue our work and build an even stronger Pride for the future.

Our events earlier this year, “Loud and Proud” at Reconnect Howden and our drag bingo afternoon in Bathgate, were sold-out.

They were not only brilliant fun, but also a powerful reminder of the amazing support that exists within our community for Pride and everything it stands for. Seeing so many people come together to support West Lothian Pride shows just how important inclusive, welcoming, and safe community events are to so many people.

Together, we made this year great — now let’s make next year even better.

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LIVING WELL

As we get older, hospital stays can become more frequent. While being discharged is often a relief, a safe return home depends on having a well-planned discharge process. Without the right support in place, people can quickly become unwell again and risk readmission.

NHS discharge teams play a key role in planning what happens next. A good discharge plan should look beyond the hospital doors and consider both immediate practical needs and longer-term care.

In the short term, this means making sure the person isn’t returning to an empty fridge and has essentials in place until family, friends or carers can help. Medication should be clearly explained, with easy-to-use packaging such as blister packs where possible, to avoid confusion at home.

Many people need ongoing support after discharge. The hospital may arrange a care

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assessment to see whether NHS continuing healthcare or local authority support is appropriate.

If state-funded care is delayed, it’s worth asking about direct payments or personal budgets, which can be used to arrange alternative community care and may speed up discharge.

Good communication is vital. Families should be given notice of discharge, especially if they need to provide care temporarily. Hospitals should also coordinate closely with care providers so that support is in place from day one.

Discharge planning should include onward referrals, such as rehabilitation services, and practical arrangements like transport home, suitable equipment, and access to new supplies such as continence products.

When discharge planning is done well, everyone benefits: hospitals free up much-needed beds, and people return home safely, with the right support to recover and stay well.

The Living Well column is contributed by Home Instead West Lothian. Contact them for advice and support on 01506 346046, email info.westlothian@homeinstead.co.uk or see www.homeinstead.co.uk/west-lothian

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LIFE COACHING

Listening to our HEAD AND HEART

JULY CROSSWORD

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Decisions, decisions, life is full of them and sometimes we struggle to make them without constantly revisiting our choices and second guessing ourselves at every turn.

There is no doubt that making choices, big or small, can be difficult. When we feel torn and just can’t decide what to do, the best thing is to balance facts with our emotional intuition.

Sometimes the balance between the head (logic) and the heart (emotion) is challenging for many of us. The most effective approach is rarely a total reliance on head or heart but depends on using both.

Making head versus heart decisions means balancing logical facts with emotional intuition If we are sensitive and empathetic it’s likely that we already listen to our hearts and those gut feelings but, when life is hectic, it can be all too easy to lose balance. The most effective approach is rarely a complete surrender to one over the other. Our heart can be effective when deciding on matters of passion, core values and deep personal relationships and we can trust our minds for financial choices and decisions about our careers. However, neither should be trusted completely, acting on pure emotions or logic alone can lead to regret. True clarity comes from seeking a healthy balance between our rational minds and our hearts aligning both rather than silencing either.

Remembering to give equal space to our head and our heart and listening to all the evidence before making those decisions both big and small can lead to a better balance in all our lives.

The Life Coaching column is contributed by Francine Orr, NLP coach, hypnotherapist & reiki practitioner. Francine is based within Linlithgow Chiropractic on Wednesday afternoons and is also available online. See orrganise.co.uk ADD SOLUTION DETAILS

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PROPERTY MATTERS PROPERTY MATTERS

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Market your home all-year round Market your home all-year round Images are a major factor in conveying the Images are a major factor conveying appeal of a property.

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Your property may be a home to you, but it has to be packaged a home to you,if but be packaged like a product it is ittohas be to marketed and sold like a product if it is to be marketed and sold effectively. Your estate agent will advise you effectively. estate agent will estate adviseshould you on all theseYour matters, and a good on all these matters, andahead a good should always be trying to ‘get of estate the game’ – always be trying to ‘get of the game’ – that includes getting theahead right images together that includes getting theyour rightmarketing images together at the right time so that can at the right timeyou so want that your can happen when it to marketing happen and to happen when youtime wantofityear. to happen and to best effect at any best effect at any time of year.

Plan ahead and get ahead Plan ahead and get ahead There are many things in life that you can’t There are many in lifewhen that you control, but you things can control youcan’t get your control, but you A can control you get your pictures taken. little bit of when forward planning pictures taken.

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At Turpie & Co, we use advanced photo editing At Turpieand & Co, we use advanced editing software techniques to ensurephoto our clients’ software and techniques to ensure clients’ properties look great in any weatherour at any time properties inretake any weather at any time of the year look and great always new external of the year and always retake new external

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Get an all-year ‘summer advantage’ Get an all-year ‘summer advantage’ At this time of year, a service we offer to our At this time ofclients year, a service we offeroftoselling our prospective who are thinking prospective who areisthinking of selling over the nextclients nine months to take pictures over next nine months to takethe pictures of thethe exterior of their homeisbefore verdant of the exterior their home verdant grass and the of flowers fade, before and thethe leaves fall grassthe and the flowers fade, and the leaves fall from trees. from the trees.

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Time really can be on your side if you use it correctly. can be on your side if you use it correctly.

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The monthly Property Matters column is contributed by Craig Turpie. Craig is The monthly Property column is contributed Craig Turpie.

Craig is The article was contributed by Turpie. is Agents a director at Turpie &Agents Co Estate and a director atCraig Turpie &Matters CoCraig Estate and Lettingby withAgents extensive director at Turpie & Co Estate Agents and Letting Agents with extensive Letting Agents witha extensive knowledge of the West Lothian Property Market and over 20 years knowledge of the West Lothian Property Market and over 20 years experience experience in bespoke sales and marketing. knowledge of the West Lothian Property Market and over 20 years experience in bespoke sales and marketing. in bespoke sales and marketing.

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At last we are in high Summer and days out and about are the order of the day (whatever the weather).

Our free art in the garden event runs during July and August when we install original works of art in our demonstration gardens. Come an explore the exhibition, treat yourself in the Orangery tearoom and be tempted by the goodies offered for sale in Scotland’s home of garden ornaments.

We wonder whether you and your garden would be delighted by a classical beauty or perhaps a hand painted classical portrait like this Medusa by artist Joanna Westwater shown at last year’s event. Joanna has installed another gallery of her hand painted images on recycled wood for this year’s event. You’ll be surprised by the range of her subjects, some very handsome and others cute and cheeky!

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We are always delighted to discover creations by garden owners when we visit their gardens. It might be an attractive arrangement of stones, painted watering cans or living plants trained as topiary.

Dougal maintains that topiary is the ideal gardening activity for men: it only needs attention once a year unlike the lawn; when you’ve finished everyone tells you how clever you are; he usually manages to get help with the clearing up!

The Gardening Project is contributed by Dougal Philip, New Hopetoun Gardens.

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Welcoming a new puppy or kitten into your family is one of life's most exciting moments.

From first cuddles and playful zoomies to discovering their unique personalities, every day brings something new.

But alongside all the fun comes an important responsibility – giving your newest family member the healthiest possible start in life. The first few months are some of the most important.

Early veterinary care helps protect them frompreventable diseases, supports healthy development, and gives you the confidence that you're doing everything possible to keep them safe.

Vaccinations provide essential protection against serious illnesses and help pave the way for safe socialisation. Positive early experiences with people, places, sounds and other animals are vital for helping puppies and kittens grow into confident, happy companions.

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The Vet's Tip is contributed by Roxanne Ferguson. Roxanne is Practice Director at Lamond Veterinary Clinic in Livingston.

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LOCAL ENVIRONMENT

A West Lothian resident is embarking on a fundraising and awareness campaign in order to set up a local hedgehog rescue centre.

Hedgehogs in the UK are classified as vulnerable to extinction. In the past two decades, numbers have declined dramatically, due primarily to habitat destruction and traffic.

West Lothian is no exception, with huge developments making life more and more difficult for hedgehogs. Without conservation intervention they are likely to become extinct in the UK.

Via her own volunteer hedgehog transport service, Danby Hogs, Eve Armour responds to calls from members of the public who have found a sick or injured hedgehog. She is able to carry out basic hedgehog first aid, and liaises with the hedgehog hospital in Fife, where she takes them for further care. She has now launched a fundraising campaign with a view to setting up a complete rescue centre here in West Lothian.

To kick off the Danby Hogs fundraising campaign, Eve is walking the whole 32 miles of the Union Canal from Falkirk to Edinburgh on 25th June.

“Hedgehogs often have to walk a long way to get food and shelter,” explains Eve. “I will complete the walk dressed as a hedgehog, and eating the same food as hedgehogs.” By which she means she will actually be eating worms and insects – human-safe ones!

Eve and her husband’s property in Blackridge will be the location for the rescue centre.

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fund the essential start-up costs needed to begin rescuing and caring for hedgehogs.”

This includes first aid and medical supplies, incubators, PPE to safely handle and care for wildlife, food and feeding supplies, rescue and transport equipment, and training to ensure the highest standard of care.

Eventually, the aim is to create purpose-built rehabilitation enclosures, pre-release pens to help hedgehogs regain natural behaviours before returning to the wild, as well as a range of specialist and medical facilities.

Eve will have completed her walk by the time Konect is distributed, but her fundraising page will still be open.

Please search “Danby Hogs” at gofundme.com to make a donation.

HOW ELSE CAN YOU HELP HEDGEHOGS? Eve says, “The good news is that helping hedgehogs doesn’t require anything complicated. Small changes like leaving gaps in fences, checking gardens before strimming or mowing, avoiding slug pellets, and providing food and water can make a huge difference. If enough people make those small changes, together they create a much safer West Lothian for hedgehogs.”

Follow Danby Hogs on Facbeook: @Danby Hedgehogs West Lothian

This article was written by Helen-Jane after speaking with Eve Armour, Founder of Danby Hogs.

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RECIPE & FOOD NOTES

Turkey and Courgette Burgers With BBQ season in full swing, these burgers are simple to make and a great alternative to a beef burger for something a little different. Alternatively, you could make the mixture into meatballs instead of burgers and serve with pasta and a tomato sauce!

Serves 2 Ingredients:

• ½ large courgette (grated) • 250g 2% fat turkey mince • 2 spring onions (diced)

• 1 tbsp. fresh herbs of choice (we used parsley and chives, but coriander or mint also work well) • 1 garlic clove (crushed) • 20g plain flour

Method:

1. Pre-heat the oven to 200°C/Gas Mark 6.

2. After grating the courgette, try and squeeze out as much liquid as possible

using your hands then add the courgette to a mixing bowl.

3. Add the rest of the ingredients to the bowl and mix together well.

4. Using your hands, mould the mixture into burgers. You can either make two large patties or four small ones using these quantities.

5. Put the burgers onto a baking tray and place in the oven for around 20-25 minutes until cooked through. They can also be cooked on the BBQ. 6. Serve in wholemeal rolls or pitta breads with salad and homemade potato wedges!

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This summer, one simple act of kindness could transform how a child feels walking into school.

As families across West Lothian begin to think about the new school term, for many children the excitement of starting fresh is overshadowed by worry. The cost of school uniforms and everyday essentials can be overwhelming, and for some families, simply having the basics isn’t guaranteed.

That’s where The School Bank West Lothian’s “Fill-A-Bag” initiative is making a real difference.

This summer, we are inviting individuals, families, workplaces and community groups to come together and take part in a simple but powerful act: fill a carrier bag with essential school items and help a child start the school year with confidence, dignity and a sense of belonging.

A Small Bag, A Big Impact

The idea is beautifully simple. Supporters are asked to fill a carrier bag with everyday essentials that many of us take for granted, but which can make a huge difference to a child preparing for school.

Brand new items needed include: • Socks (black, grey or white – no knee-high styles) • Tights (15 denier black for teenagers, or black/grey for primary-aged children) • White polo shirts (5-13 years old) • A reusable water bottle • Toiletries such as shower gel, shampoo or conditioner, toothbrushes, toothpaste and deodorant.

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The children no longer felt embarrassed at school or when joining after school clubs. Their confidence soared.

Before, they did not attend anything.

The parents’ worries were eased about their child, and this helped build a positive, trusting relationship with the school.

Without these essentials, some children can feel different, excluded or unable to fully take part in school life. One local referrer shared the difference this support can make: This is what a school clothing pack can do: • It gives young people the confidence to attend school and take part • It helps remove feelings of embarrassment or isolation • It supports families, easing pressure and strengthening relationships with schools Put simply, providing essential items doesn’t just meet a practical need - it opens the door to confidence, participation and belonging.

A Community Effort

One of the most inspiring aspects of the FillA-Bag initiative is how it brings the community together. Whether it’s: • A workplace organising a team donation drive • A family encouraging children to get involved • A local group collecting items together Every bag represents kindness, care and a shared commitment to supporting local children.

How to Get Involved

Taking part couldn’t be simpler: • Pick up a carrier bag • Fill it with the suggested items • Drop it off at The School Bank West Lothian office in Livingston or at one of their red dropoff points across the area You can find your nearest location here: schoolbank-westlothian.org/drop-off-points With the summer holidays here, now is the perfect time to get involved and help ensure every local child starts the new school year feeling ready, included and supported.

Because when a community comes together, even through something as simple as a filled bag, it creates something far bigger: opportunity, confidence and hope for our children and young people.

This article was contributed by the School Bank West Lothian. schoolbank-westlothian.org The School Bank West Lothian is a registered charity No. SC046483.

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EVERY SATURDAY Bathgate Market & Car Boot Sale - Bathgate Outdoor Market 9.00am to 2.00pm. Parking available in Gardners Lane Car Park and Acredale Car Park. Access via Whitburn Road on the road between H&M and Home Bargains THURSDAY 2ND JULY Wildflower Wander - Join a Historic Environment Scotland ranger on a guided walk around Linlithgow Peel to learn about the rare and notso-rare plants that call the area home. It will be a circular walk around the loch, approx 2.3 miles.

Meet at Linlithgow Palace (entry to Palace is not included) for 1.00pm. 1.00pm-3.00pm. Suitable for children over 12 years. FREE, more information and booking via: www.historicenvironment. scot/visit-a-place/whats-on SATURDAY 11TH AND SUNDAY 12TH JULY 1940s weekend at House of the Binns - Dress in your vintage best and join us at the House of the Binns for our 1940s Weekend!

We are delighted to have knowledgeable and fascinating historic re-enactment groups attending with show and tell, vintage vehicles, fashions and stories from the time: History From the Home Front, Operation Musketeer & Aden Emergency LHG, Wartime Photographic Company. There will also be a children’s trail, best dressed competition and guided tours of this famous family home in the heart of West Lothian.

Drinks and snacks stall. 10.30am – 3.00pm, House of the Binns, Binns View, Linlithgow, EH49 7NA. Tickets £10/£8/£7 + bf, via House of the Binns Eventbrite page SUNDAY 12TH JULY Monthly Ramble and Chat - Nature walk with Almond Valley Nature Action, 2.00pm, all welcome. July’s event is at Easter Breich Wood.

On these easy 1-2 hour walks, we take time to notice nature, chat about what we find & share what we know. Second Sunday of every month. See our blog for details: avnatureaction. wordpress.com/events MONDAY 13TH TO FRIDAY 17TH JULY Festival of Myths and Legends - Visit Almond Valley Heritage Centre to celebrate powerful tales and folklore, exploring their connections with Scottish cultural and historic identity. A series of walkabouts, storytelling sessions and encounters with giant dragons and small hatchlings will bring ancient legends to life – join us to meet our majestic dragon friends and create original stories of your own. Award-winning educators Teach Rex will lead the promenade shows and dragon encounters. Dragon Song Productions’ Rachel Huggins will be sharing enchanting storytelling sessions from Kipper the Sea Dragon, who 30 | BATHGATE

journeys through the ocean to find out where the colours have gone, and Bertie the Moon Dragon, whose job is to wake the moon each night. Admission is included in site entrance from Monday 13th July – Friday 17th July. Millfield, Livingston, EH54 7AR. www.almondvalley.co.uk THURSDAY 23RD JULY West Lothian Prostate Cancer Support Group - Provides help and support for men recently diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. Next meeting, which includes guest speakers, is at 7:00pm on Thursday 23rd July at Crofthead Community Centre, Livingston, EH54 6DG. All welcome.

SATURDAY 25TH JULY West Lothian Pride March & Village - Parade starts from Livingston Designer Outlet at 12noon, to Reconnect Howden Park where Pride Village (from 1.00pm) has live entertainment, community stalls, local organisations, food vendors, activities, safe spaces, and celebrations for everyone to enjoy.

SUNDAY 26TH JULY John Elliott Trio - Hosted by Torphichen Summer Nights. John Elliott is an Edinburghbased jazz pianist and educator known for leading a trio that held a long-term residency at The Shore Bar in Leith. He specializes in jazz piano, theory, and arranging, and is the author of instructional jazz books. Torphichen Kirk, 7.00pm. Tickets £15/children free. Booking via: torphichensummernights.org SUNDAY 2ND AUGUST Open Day at Almondell Model Engineering Centre - Model Railway, train rides, drive-a-loco, tea, coffee and snacks. Free parking, toilets and picnic area. 10.30am – 4.00pm. Almondell Model Engineering Centre, Drumshoreland Road, Broxburn, EH52 5PF. THROUGHOUT JULY AND AUGUST ‘art in the garden’ at New Hopetoun Gardens - New Hopetoun Garden’s annual exhibition, where a number of original works of art, by artists working on Scotland, are installed in the demonstration gardens. Enjoy the gardens and explore the exhibition, anytime during the garden centre opening hours in July and August. Treat yourself in the Orangery tearoom, and maybe purchase an ornaments for your own garden!

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drop-in workshop for Gaelic Beginners, on a Saturday morning 10am -12 noon, once a fortnight, in rooms 8/9 of the Bathgate Partnership Centre, South Bridge Street. It offers a great chance practice and reinforce learning. We SPORTS, HOBBIES, LEARNING, to use card games, dominoes, simple SUPPORT GROUPS & MORE... readers, and conversation aids. You’ll meet other beginners and hear about WESTER INCH WONDERS - We their learning experiences. For more are a social netball club looking for details, contact Rob McEwan new players, 18+. Fun, friendly netball T: 07742558580 at Bathgate Academy on Thursday E: raibeartmac@gmail.com nights from 7pm to 9pm. Everyone JUMPING BEANS TORPHICHEN welcome even if you haven’t played - Stay & play group at Torphichen netball before or since school. First Community Centre Wednesdays and night is free then £4 a session. Find us Fridays 10.00am-12.00pm. Bring on Facebook and drop us a message a snack for your wee one and we’ll or contact us at westerinchnetball@ provide tea, coffee and biscuits for you! gmail.com £2 per child.

NICOLA’S SUPPORTING WOMEN E: torphichen.cec@westlothian.gov.uk IN WEST LOTHIAN - Our goal is THE BATHGATE MENZIES CHOIR to create a safe space where every - A mixed-voice 4 part choir singing a woman feels listened to, understood wide range of songs from all genres. and supported on her health journey.

We meet on Tuesday evenings at With a compassionate approach, we Bathgate Parish church from 7.15pmfocus on empowering women to seek 9.00pm. New members welcome for the help they need and deserve. Dropnew session starting at end of August in for cuppa and chat: 2nd & 4th Sat of - contact Johnnie on 01506 419904 for the month, 10.00am-12noon at ISM more information. Come and join us Psychology, 19B South Bridge Street, as we celebrate our 100th anniversary Bathgate; last Friday of the month, session! bathgatemenzieschoir.com 10.00am-12noon at West Lothian College, Livingston, in the Compass BATHGATE CONCERT Point. nicolas-supporting-women.com ORCHESTRA - Do you play an instrument? Would you like the chance REGAL WIND BAND - Established to practise and perform with a concert 30 years ago, we are primarily for orchestra? We are a friendly orchestra adult learners/intermediate players. who meet every Friday at 7.30pm – The emphasis is on participation 9.30pm at Craig Inn Community and fun, playing a range of pieces Centre, Blackridge. We perform several and performing them annually at an concerts per year in West Lothian, informal concert for family and friends. and offer opportunities for musical We rehearse Tuesday evenings development in a fun and social 7.30pm – 9.30pm at Reconnect environment. Contact: secretary@ Howden Park, Livingston, EH54 bathgateconcertorchestra.org.uk 6AE. Members provide their own instruments. Membership £5/week.

GAELIC BEGINNER WORKSHOP Further information is available - Come along to the Bathgate Gaelic from Peter West, 07710 870024, Circle for a friendly and free Saturday peterwest@blueyonder.co.uk morning workshop, especially for Gaelic beginners! We meet every two COZMIC CLUB - The Cozmic Club weeks from 10.00 - 12.00 in rooms is a social club for young people 8/9, Bathgate Partnership Centre. It’s a age 11-25 on the Autistic Spectrum great chance to practise your skills while who attend mainstream classes in a having fun with card games, dominoes, mainstream school. The group meet simple readers, and conversation aids. every Tuesday 6.45pm -8.30pm during We’d love to see you there and help school term time in The Chill Out Zone you dive into the wonderful world of in Bathgate. Annual fee £10 + £5 Gaelic! E: raibeartmac@gmail.com weekly on the night. For information T: 07742 558580 / to arrange a visit, please contact cozmicclubwl@gmail.com OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACTIVE LIVES - Cyrenians OPAL WALKING FOOTBALL WEST (Opportunities for Active Lives) works LOTHIAN - For everyone over 50, with people aged 60+ promoting active no matter your level of fitness. Come and fulfilling lives, creating and enriching along and get yourself a wee bit fitter. communities which empower all to Hot drinks, biscuits, good company remain independent, living at home and included! We meet at: socially connected. OPAL supports Xcite Bathgate - Mon: 10.00am, £1; over 25 Community Groups throughout Broxburn Juniors Ground - Tue: West Lothian for people to attend, 10.30, £3; engage with others and build new Murieston Sports Park (Apr-Nov) friendships. They also provide a time Wed: 10.00am, £1; limited one-to-one befriending service Xcite Craigswood (Dec-Mar) built to improve confidence. To find out Wed: 10.00am, £3; more please contact 01506 815 815 or East Calder FC - Thu: 11.00am, £1; opal@cyrenians.scot Whitburn Community Centre - Thu: 10.30am, FREE. BACK INTO CIRCULATION - The Just turn up 15 mins before KO, or BIC group is partnered with Chest contact: T: 07775 188218 Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) E: jim.barrie@hotmail.co.uk and led by physiotherapists from St. John’s Hospital. Programme of BATHGATE GAELIC CIRCLE - The exercises for people of all abilities Bathgate Gaelic Circle runs a free

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and ages that can be adjusted to meet your needs. We meet Monday 5.20-6.30pm at Uphall Community Centre EH52 6BN and Wednesday 5.20-6.30pm at St. John’s Hospital, Physiotherapy Dept on ground floor. £12 per month / first two weeks free.

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GIRLGUIDING - Girlguides have a range of groups from age 4-14. All girls are welcome to join in, learn life skills, do crafts, earn badges and go on adventures. Visit girlguiding.org.uk for times and days available across West Lothian.

BATHGATE AMATEUR SWIMMING CLUB - Want to learn how to Swim Fast and Have Fun? At Bathgate Amateur Swimming Club we have a long history of developing swimmers at all ages with excellent coaches and partnerships. We are 90 years old this year and are looking to celebrate in style! We have spaces at all levels so please get in touch if you or your children are keen to swim! If you would like to find out more about how you can join us either as a swimmer or as a volunteer please contact us at the email address below: bascsecretary@outlook.com MEMORY CAFÉ - For people living with dementia and their carers. Come and join us at one of our monthly cafes.

Come for the whole session or just drop in. For information please email westlothianservices@alzscot.org Bathgate: First Monday of the month, 1.30 - 3.00pm. OPAL, 27 George Street, Bathgate Uphall/Brox: Fourth Tuesday of the month, 1.30pm - 3.00pm. Strathbrock Partnership Centre Ent.B, 189a Main Street, Broxburn, EH52 5LH 1271 (BATHGATE) RAF AIR CADETS - The RAF Air Cadets is a uniformed youth organisation for young people aged between 12 (In S2) - 20.

We offer lots of opportunities including flying, gliding, shooting, adventure training, Duke of Edinburgh Award, Leadership and much much more. We are based in Bathgate and parade on a Tuesday and Thursday evening...

Interested? Get in touch!

E: oc.1271@rafac.mod.gov.uk T: 01506 630784 POETS O WEST LOTHIAN - Nae need fir academic skill / Jist let yer thochts byle up an spill / In inky screivins frae yer QUILL / And sip from that Parnassian rill!...poetry in Scots, English, Mesolithic, Martian...Ice Age or Space Age...we are a cheery wee non-judgemental group meeting in Bathgate Partnership/Jim Walker Centre, first Monday of the month, except holidays. Share yer stuff, hae a blether and a laugh. Text Davie at 07591 681791.

ROUGHLY SPEAKING COMEDY Hosted by Midnight Breakfast Club in Bathgate, Roughly Speaking Comedy is an open mic for comedians and aspiring comedians alike. Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned pro, you can sign up either online or on the night. Free entry. See Facebook “Roughly

Speaking Comedy” for confirmed dates or email roughlyspeakingopenmic@gmail. com LIVINGSTON & WEST LOTHIAN HOCKEY CLUB - Livingston & West Lothian Hockey Club are a friendly, sociable and competitive hockey club based at Deans Community High School in Livingston. The Club has one Men’s team, two Ladies teams and a large Juniors section. The Club is always on the look out for new members.If you feel you’d like to try hockey then please feel free to contact us through our social media channels, website (livingstonhockeyclub.uk), or E: livingstonandwlhockey@gmail.com BIPOLAR SCOTLAND SUPPORT GROUP - Bipolar Scotland invites patients, family, friends, partners and carers of those with a Bipolar diagnosis within West Lothian to come along to our monthly group meeting. Held every second Thursday of the month at Bathgate Partnership Centre (21-55 South Bridge St, Bathgate EH48 1TL), Rooms 8 & 9, 7.00pm-9.00pm. More information on Bipolar Scotland’s services available at bipolarscotland. org.uk or 0141 560 2050.

BATHGATE BELLES SWI - We meet on the last Wednesday of each month from 7-9pm in The Royal British Legion, 50 North Bridge Street, Bathgate. Our aim is to empower women through friendship, reducing isolation and fostering a sense of community. We offer lifelong learning opportunities by having talks, trips out and demonstrations and promote wellbeing by having lots of fun. For more information email at bathgatebelles@ outlook.com or just come along.

BROXBURN PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP - For children 2 to 5 years old. We provide a safe, caring, learning environment where children can realise their full potential in a fun manner while taking their first steps towards independence. Fully registered and insured Scottish Charity, with all necessary safeguarding credentials. Children who have attended our playgroup in the past have been reported as having had a smooth transition to mainstream nursery and school. broxburnpreschoolplaygroup.co.uk 17TH WEST LOTHIAN SCOUTS - Canon Hoban Hall, Broxburn.

(What3words bubble.baroness. shepherds) Join in the adventure and gain life skills. If you are an adult or a young person and want to gain life skills come and join us. Monday:Beavers (6-8years) 6.15 - 7.15pm; Cubs (8-10years) 7.30 - 8.45pm.

Friday:- Scouts (10-14 years) 7.009.00pm; Explorers (14-18years) 7.30 - 9.30pm. Everyone welcome. Contact: info@17thbroxburnscoutgroup.co.uk or 07785 525 466.

BROXBURN GENERAL YOGA CLASS - Sunday morning 9.30 -10.30 - not as bad as it sounds! Class held in the lovely studio at Broxburn United Sports Club, Albyn Place. £5 per session, all welcome.

E: iyogawithc@gmail.com T: 07749 524 249

WINCHBURGH ART CLASS Winchburgh Community Hall, every Thursday 9.30am –11.30am. All levels welcome. We have tutors regularly.

All mediums used. Contact Secretary 07980 321989.

LOTHIAN PHOENIX WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL CLUB - Meet on Thursday nights at Armadale Academy. All abilities are welcome, and no experience is necessary. We have spare sports chairs available to use. Adult’s session is 7.00 - 9.00pm in the large sports hall, juniors’ session is 7.00 - 9.00pm in the small hall. Come along and try something new! Contact Karen Redmond - walkerredmond@ aol.com or call 07982195006 to find out more or come along to one of our sessions.

WEST LOTHIAN LITTER PICKERS - We’re a group of over 3000 West Lothian residents, so if you want to help clean up your community, like we do, come join the group on Facebook “West Lothian Litter Pickers(Act Local Think Global)”. We organise group litter picks or put you in touch with a buddy in your area to get you started. We can even provide you with equipment at no cost to you.

WEST LOTHIAN u3a - Retired or semi-retired and looking for a new way to spend your free time? Why not try u3a? u3a is a UK wide movement for retired or semi retired people who wish to make new friends, continue learning in an informal setting, and keep active. Most groups meet at Uphall Community Centre. No formal qualifications are required and non given. For more information see: W: u3asites.org.uk/westlothian Facebook: ‘West Lothian u3a’ E: memsecwlu3a@gmail.com T: 01506 844274 COMMUNITY PLAYGROUPS - For children age 2-5 years. Armadale, Bathgate, Crofthead Farm, Fauldhouse, Uphall and West Calder.

Morning sessions 9.15-11.30am, £10.00 per session. Full Day sessions 9.15am-2.00pm, £22.00 per session.

Funded Places available.

W: www.communityplaygroups.org T: 07904 623176 BATHGATE AND DISTRICT PROBUS CLUB - Come and enjoy weekly meetings with interesting speakers on a wide range of topics, together with exciting visits in the summer months. Join us for informal chats, with refreshments beforehand, every Tuesday from 10.00am to 12.00pm in Rosemount Gardens, Mid St, Bathgate. For further information, contact Sandy McAlpin (Secretary) on (01506) 630152.

WHITBURN AND DISTRICT PROBUS CLUB - A local association for retired and semi-retired men to meet for fellowship and friendship.

Meetings are held at the Hilcroft Hotel each Wednesday morning at 9.30 and usually conclude around 12 noon. An extensive programme of speakers is planned throughout the year and periodic lunches, dinners and outings are planned. Interested?

Contact Rod Dow (Probus Secretary) on 01506 462772 or come along any

Wednesday morning for a coffee and a warm welcome.

CARERS OF WEST LOTHIAN Support and social activities for Carers, Young Carers and Disabled Adults.

All our carers groups are offered blended – both in person and face to face, as are our social groups: weekly Coffee Morning; monthly Mental Health Support Group, Evening Support Group & Bereaved Carer Support Group as well as groups for Young Carers and Young Adult Carers.

Regular Social Groups for Adults with disabilities. Power of Attorney Clinic (face to face) & Benefits Advice (phone or face to face).

T: 01506 448000 E: office@carers-westlothian.com W: www.carers-westlothian.com GENERATION ARTS - We are a Creative Arts charity based in West Lothian. Our classes are as follows: Generation Dance (Thursdays) 10.30am at Livingston United Parish Church, Carmondean.

Music&Singing Group (Thursdays) - 12.00pm at Bathgate Partnership Centre.

Generation Dance Bathgate, Seated (Fridays) - 10.30am at Rosemount Gardens, Mid Street.

All classes have a suggested donation of £4. Other arts projects available.

E: generationarts.info@gmail.com or T: 07521 358 239.

MACMILLAN CANCER INFORMATION & SUPPORT - A free, confidential service providing a ‘listening ear’, emotional and practical support, help to access benefits/financial advice and other local services. Expert information for anyone affected by cancer – yourself, a relative, friend or carer. Face to face appointments at Partnership Centres in Bathgate, Livingston North, Broxburn, Fauldhouse and Blackburn. Phone and email support also available.

T: 01506 283053 E: MacmillanWestLothian@ westlothian.gov.uk WEST LOTHIAN 50 PLUS NETWORK - Social activities for the over fifties. Run largely by volunteers we offer a wide range of interest groups to help you stay fit and healthy in both mind and body, whilst socialising with others. Something for everyone, but, more importantly, the chance to meet up and join in with old friends or make new friends along the way. Annual joining fee £36. Follow our Facebook page, visit: westlothian50plusnetwork.co.uk or call 01506 635510.

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“I Have the Power” is probably one of the most famous lines of the sci fi–fantasy melting pot that is Masters of the Universe. ACROSS: 7. Banana, 8. Shrewd, 9. Meet, 10. Flapping, 11. Journal, The original TV show and the13.film Truly,starring 15. Often,Dolph 17. Closest, 20.iconic, Scholars,despite 21. Urge, being 23. Laughs, Lundgren are nothing short of very 24. Eighty. much products of their time. DOWN: It was 1.only a matter time Rare, 2. Banter, 3.ofHalfway, 4. Usual, 5.

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