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We had a range of other topics to cover in this issue of Konect – the Easter school holidays are upon us so check the What’s On pages for a few ideas of things to do locally with the family. If you’re involved in any fundraising events coming up locally don’t forget to drop us a line and we’re very happy to list your event in the monthly What’s On page. We need the information by 18th of the month prior to print.

Most of our regular features are here, and if you’re in the market to buy your first home, you need to read the special property feature in the West Lothian section of this magazine.

For the Food & Drink section this issue we take a look at Livingston Round Table’s Beer Festival, which takes place this month. It’s about the beer, but a lot more besides and if you are involved in a West Lothian charity or community organisation the Round Table would like to hear from you - see page 38.

Thanks for reading Konect and supporting local businesses and organisations.

Helen-Jane, Editor hj@konectdirectory.co.uk COVER IMAGE: Easter Fun!

CONTENTS 100 years of Guiding in West Lothian 08 Livingston Beer Festival 38 Charity - Cats Protection 40 What’s On 42 Useful Information 42 Clubs & Classes 44 WEST LOTHIAN VIEW

Kitchen Revamp!

Property Special Parents in West Lothian Holiday What’s On Visit West Lothian Music Review

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OF GUIDING IN WEST LOTHIAN 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of Girlguiding in West Lothian. Linlithgow and Broxburn were the first towns in West Lothian where girls formed companies to join what in 1917 was the new Guiding organisation, soon followed by other towns.

Today there are Girlguiding groups in most towns and villages in West Lothian. Guiding provides fun, friendship and a whole lot of other things for girls from ages 5 to 25. The organisation is structured by age group, with Rainbows for ages 5-7; Brownies for ages 7-10; Guides for ages 10-14; and a Senior Section for ages 14-25.

Emma Brash is a leader for Mid Calder Brownies and is also responsible for promoting Guiding all over West Lothian. She met with me to enthuse about the organisation that she has been involved with since she joined as a Rainbow.

Being a Leader is a great experience “For me, Guiding is about adventure,” says Emma.

“Adventure simply means doing something different, something new, that you wouldn’t otherwise do in your everyday life. For example, we recently went badgerwatching with the West Lothian Country Park Rangers; our local brownies put on a play together; and we had a STEM themed pack holiday weekend where we linked in a visit to the Museum of Flight” In their weekly sessions, the girls help decide what activities they would like to do, which includes working towards gaining badges in a range of 8 | KONECT BROXBURN

interests, everything from art, music and reading to sports and outdoors skills. Besides this, there are opportunities for experiencing adventures out and about, and meeting up with Guides from other areas for special camps. It’s about challenges, expanding horizons, firing the imagination and pushing boundaries; as well as friendship and security. “My favourite memory from Brownies is the sleepover at the science centre, all the games we played and the parties we have,” says one of the Mid Calder Brownies.

In 2017 you can’t avoid the question of “why girls only?”

Emma says, “Girlguiding is a place where girls can come together and be given the chance to be heard and the chance to do what they want, without being told they can’t. All girls are welcomed in Guiding as it’s a space for them to learn, thrive and meet new people.”

Adventure simply means doing something different, something new, that you wouldn’t otherwise do in your everyday life

LEADERS NEEDED Leaders are needed all over West Lothian. You don’t need to have Guiding experience in order to volunteer as a leader – everyone has different skills they can bring. All you need is an interest in working with young people and making sure the girls are enjoying what they are doing.

“Being a Leader is a great experience. You learn new skills that you can transfer to your work and other areas of life,” says Emma. “It’s also like a big support group – Leaders support each other, you make great friends, and meet people from all over Scotland and further afield via the regular group camps. I have loved volunteering for Girlguiding to give a little back of what the organisation has done for me.”

If you are interested in becoming a Leader with any group in West Lothian, please contact us at westlothiangirlguiding@gmail.com or find more information at www.girlguiding.ork.uk/get-involved.

HOW IT ALL BEGAN The 1st Broxburn Guide Company was registered in February 1918. They had been meeting prior to this and were probably the first company to form in West Lothian, although the 1st Linlithgow Guide Company registered first, in December 1917. A group of teenagers from Linlithgow Academy, having heard about Guiding – which was at that time a relatively new movement having been set up in 1909 – were keen to have their own local company. They approached one of their teachers at the academy, who knew about Guiding as her sister was already involved in Guiding in Broxburn. She enthusiastic in her support and arranged the formation of the 1st Linlithgow Guide Company.

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HOW TO JOIN If your daughter is interested in joining, please visit the girlguiding website at www.girlguiding.ork.uk/get-involved, email westlothiangirlguiding@gmail.com or check the Clubs and Classes pages of this magazine where details of the local companies are listed every month.

CONTRIBUTOR: Helen-Jane Shearer interviewed Emma Brash of West Lothian Girlguiding for this feature Helen-Jane lives in West Lothian with her family and is the editor of Konect magazines.

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Running successfully for 9 years, the Scottish Government’s LIFT scheme is all about helping first time buyers get on the housing ladder. It’s a fantastic scheme yet not many house buyers have heard of it.

LIFT stands for Low-cost Initiative for First Time buyers, and although is aimed primarily at first time buyers, you may also be eligible if you are a social rented tenant, have special housing needs due to disability, are armed forces personnel or a recent veteran. In a nutshell, it means if you meet the criteria, the Scottish Government will fund a percentage of the purchase price of any property advertised on the open market.

The scheme is administered on behalf of the government

by Link Group Ltd, a social enterprise in the housing sector. I visited them at their premises in Falkirk to find out more about this scheme, which seems too good to be true.

“It really is as simple as it sounds,” insists Danielle Lynch, marketing officer at Link Group. “If you’re in the market for a new home you’ve probably heard of the Help to Buy scheme, promoted by the large house builders because it is specifically for new builds. But you may not have heard of LIFT, which is similar but applies to any home advertised on the open market.” It works on the basis of shared equity, where the Scottish Government funds between 10% and 40% of the cost of your first home, depending on your eligibility. For example if you fund 80% of the property, the Scottish Government retains a 20% equity stake. It’s not a loan accumulating interest or needing to be paid back like your mortgage; you own the property outright and have full title to it but if and when you sell, you repay the 20% back to the government from the proceeds. Or in the meantime you have the option of increasing your stake or purchasing the government’s stake completely.

It puts home ownership within reach for many who would otherwise not be able to afford a suitable home. The percentage the government puts in may reduce

the amount of deposit you will have to contribute, reduce your monthly mortgage payments and therefore make living more affordable and sustainable.

A recent beneficiary explained, “I work hard, long hours in a personally rewarding job, yet remain on a pretty low income due to the sector within which I am employed.

As a result I was growing increasingly disheartened with the prospect of ever being able to own my own property.

Having managed to save enough for a deposit I still found myself in the position of being unable to secure a reasonably-sized mortgage. Thanks to the LIFT scheme I was able to find and put an offer in on a property that I would otherwise have been unable to secure finance for, despite being able to meet the monthly costs of ownership.”

Eligibility is means-tested, and there are of course some limits on the price and size of a property you can purchase. The maximum price depends on the area you’re purchasing in as house values vary. The pricing thresholds are published on the website (details below).

And the type of house needs to be appropriate for your needs. For example, a single person is unlikely to be eligible for help to purchase a four-bedroomed home, but a family of four probably would be. Each application is considered on its own merits.

The first step is to speak to a mortgage provider of your choice. Once you have completed your mortgage application and got your Mortgage Promise, you can apply to LIFT to have it “topped up”.

INFORMATION For more information please visit the Link website at www.linkhousing.org.uk/LIFT or contact the LIFT team on lift@linkhaltd.co.uk or 0330 303 0125.

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CONTRIBUTOR: Helen-Jane Shearer interviewed Danielle Lynch of Link Group Ltd in Falkirk for this feature. Helen-Jane lives in West Lothian with her family and is the editor of Konect magazines.

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PROPERTY MATTERS

For those who are still saving for their first home, they may need less of a deposit than they think

The media regularly devotes headlines to the plight of the first-time buyer trying to get a foot on the property ladder, along with a considerable focus on the contribution first-time buyers apparently make to the property market, with house prices being significantly “fuelled from below”.

These headlines conjure up images of struggling first-time buyers who have just got their first job and are having difficulty raising enough money to purchase their first home. However, this sector of the market possibly has less of a bearing on the market than one might expect because of the changing definition of the first-time buyer.

Far from being “real” first-time buyers, 20% of those recorded as such have actually owned property in the past and are re-entering the market. Financial institutions have been known to label anyone who does not currently own a property as a “first-time” buyer as it categorises them as valuable “new business” to be pursued.

Likewise, estate agents often refer to anyone who has no related sale as a “first-time” buyer as it defines a purchaser unencumbered by a linked transaction, i.e. a hot buyer!

The chances are that some of these buyers may well have large deposits (we regularly come across “first-time” buyers looking up to £250,000). Many of these buyers are likely to be at least into their 30’s and may have been renting following a sale, a job transfer, a divorce, or travelling.

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For those who are still saving for their first home, they may need less of a deposit than they think. There are mortgages available now that require only a 5% deposit – from lenders they’ll know from the High Street. They may also be eligible for the Open Market Shared Equity Scheme, otherwise known as the “LIFT” scheme. This scheme is currently open to all first time buyers and aims to help buyers on a low to moderate income on to the property ladder with minimum capital outlay. Lenders normally require a small deposit, although it may be possible to secure lending with no personal deposit whatsoever.

Any void left by the “youngsters” is being amply filled by the buy-to-let market, which is supplying the rented accommodation for those very people who would otherwise be first-time buyers themselves. It certainly keeps the market afloat, albeit at the expense of those who would prefer to own their own home earlier in life!

This month’s Property Matters column is contributed

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PARENTS IN WEST LOTHIAN

guard against travel-cot related injuries by curbing one’s hoarding tendencies...

Every so often in one’s life, there comes a time when one is forced to look oneself in the eye, jaw set, and with an even stare say, “Nicola, are you becoming a hoarder?”

its unexpected embrace, a single thought penetrated my startled brain. These things must go.

Today is just such a day.

I definitely inherited my ‘keep everything, just in case’ gene from my mother, who strangely got hers from rebelling against HER mother who constantly threw things out, regardless of how valuable, important, or sentimental they were.

My behaviour has been kept partly at bay by my long-suffering husband, despite the fact that during out last house move, things which I deemed important enough to move from oldhouse to new-house included: several empty Pringles tubes; an unusablybroken sock-dryer; half a brick.

With the advent of our children, my ‘keep everything’ tendencies have had to be seriously addressed. Much as I might wish otherwise, the laws of physics actually do apply in my house, and within its confines there is a finite volume of occupy-able space.

Wait a minute – KidzEco! Nestled in what used to be the Blockbuster video unit on the outside of the Almondvale Centre in Livingston, or smack bang in the middle of the little pedestrian precinct in the middle of Bathgate, KidzEco has been a Godsend for us. It is a social enterprise which sells pre-loved baby things, and runs discounted baby-classes in both shops. You can get everything there, from prams to potties, bottle-warmers to baby-slings, snow-suits to swimsuits, books to Bob the Builder toys, and bedding to bikes. So extensive is the range that whenever the babies need something new – most often Quinn needing new trousers since they appear to disintegrate when exposed to his Tasmanian-devil style of play - we ALWAYS check out Kidzeco first to see if we can get them there.

And this morning that regrettable fact revealed itself once more when I nearly ended myself opening a cupboard to be enthusiastically greeted by a falling travel-cot. As I steeled myself for the impact of

So what better place to let our redundant baby stuff get a new lease of life? We began the process of

Turns out we have rather a lot of baby stuff that really serves no purpose to us now, but I’ve never wanted to throw it away because it’s way too good for the bin. So what to do?

ferrying items to the shop, including several bags of baby clothes, baby coat hangers some foam playmats, and a baby bath. We then made arrangements for the staff at KidzEco to collect the bigger items that we couldn’t transport, i.e. the rocking chair and the travel cot. So now we have cupboards and drawers simply yawning with free space, and a de-cluttered living area and mind to boot.

Now to go shopping to fill them up again … only joking!

Or am I … ?

The monthly Parenting column is contributed by Nicola Jengaenga.

Nicola lives in West Lothian with her two pre-schoolers and hubby Channa. They juggle hectic work schedules with the ever-evolving demands of their two tiny overlords and also squeezing in time for each other!

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EASTER HOLIDAY IDEAS IN WEST LOTHIAN

That’s right – it’s time again for the Easter bunny to start delivering all those scrummy Easter eggs! Enjoy an egg-stra special Easter with the family this year in West Lothian; you can expect lots of fun activities and fantastic days out!

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Grab your clue sheet, sharpen your pencil, and tear around the Almond Valley Heritage Centre (1st -17th April) collecting clues on the springtime trail. Enjoy some ‘Easter Eggcitement’ by keeping a look out for hidden eggs that might win you a prize, whilst in the craft area you can make bonnets, masks and other springtime decorations. There will be still further special attractions over the four days of Easter (14th to 17th April), including our famous plastic duck race along the mill lade.

Why not drop into Hopetoun Estate and enjoy some of their Easter activities! You can try the trail, find hidden treasure and makes some Easter Crafts – all great fun for the family! Pop along anytime between 12noon and 3pm on Saturday 16th April for a hopping good day!

And as if all this excitement wasn’t enough, why not try your hand at making your own chocolates this Easter! Getting Gooey Chocolate Workshop located in Livingston is the perfect place to indulge a little, make your own personalized chocolates in the studio, and eat your creations at home later on – what’s not to love! A great location for children’s parties, hen dos or even just as something to do during the holidays!

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Drop in anytime to Potter Around (1) craft studio, for pottery painting, decopatch and other activities, see www.potteraround.co.uk. Overton Farm, Kirknewton, EH27 8DD. Open 10am-5pm, Sundays 11am-4pm.

Getting Gooey Chocolate Workshop (2); the name says it all – lots of chocolatey fun for all ages! Please visit www.gettinggooey.com. Booking is essential, call 01506 411978 or email hello@gettinggooey.com. Livingston Business Centre, Kirkton South Road, Livingston, EH54 7FA

ACTIVE Join in the fun at Jump Station, trampoline park for all ages and skill levels! 6 years and up can jump without an adult, 5 year olds can jump with a paying adult. Contact venue for times for under 5s. www.jumpstations.co.uk.

3 Kingsthorne Park, Livingston EH54 5DB. Xcite West Lothian* run kids holiday clubs at all of their leisure centres, most need to be booked in advance. Full details at www.westlothianleisure.com. Swimming is free for West Lothian kids aged under 16 during the school holidays, Monday – Friday, 10.00am – 4.00pm at Xcite Armadale, Bathgate, Broxburn, Linlithgow, Livingston and Whitburn (* Subject to availability).

WILDLIFE & ANIMALS Get closer to local wildlife with Historic Environment Scotland Rangers in Linlithgow. Tuesday 4th April at Linlithgow Peel, 10.30am-12.30pm. Learn about the clues wildlife leave behind to find out who makes Linlithgow Loch their home. Suitable for ages 8-12. Free, but booking essential, call Historic Environment Scotland Rangers on 0131 652 8150 or email rangers@hes.scot.

Almond Valley Heritage Centre is alive with the cheeps and bleats of baby animals. Grab your clue sheet and tear around the farm between Saturday 1st April to Monday 17th April, collecting clues on the springtime trail. Keep a look out for hidden eggs that might win you a prize. In the craft area, make bonnets, masks and other springtime decorations. Almond Valley Heritage Centre, Millfield, Livingston, EH54 7AR. Tel 01506 414957

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MUSIC REVIEW

WINDING HIS WAY DOWN TO BAKER STREET If you need a break from the all-conquering King Sheeran and his divide then this is a good month to relive the early work of another solo singer songwriter in his mid-twenties – assuming that you remember it was AD1971. After a period of only being available for silly money second hand, Gerry Rafferty’s first full solo album following his increasing domination of the Humblebums, the overlooked and mostly forgotten “Can I Have My Money Back”, has finally been rereleased albeit with minimum fanfare.

From this perspective the album appears to perfectly presage the 1978 City To City era, right down to the John Bryne/Patrick cover and Hugh Murphy production, to such extent that you could leapfrog over the intervening Steeler’s Wheel years and never hear the join. That voice, comprising equal measures of smoke, whisky, and a passionate dispassion is instantly recognisable. The themes of emotional disconnection and alienation are also present, only lightly hidden beneath the chirpy pop production.

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The maturity of certain tracks is striking. Every songwriter between 1966 and 1975 was, by law, required to write their own version of Eleanor Rigby. Rafferty’s take on this, “Mary Skeffington” has no hint of toytown psychedelia or patronising “look at the little person” attitude. The portrait of an elderly woman remembering her childhood holidays is genuinely moving - unlike the occasional dip into what does sound like juvenilia on sketches such as the resolutely un-amusing “Mr Universe”.

Rafferty was his own prophet on the frighteningly prescient “Sign on the Dotted Line” and “One Drink Down”, which gives this collection another edge. Highly recommended.

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FA M I LY F UN DAY In aid of CANCER RESEARCH UK Saturday 22nd April, 1pm - 4pm The Church Hall 2 Church Street, Broxburn

Come along to our charity fun afternoon.

There will be something fun for all ages.

Pop in for a quick visit or stay all day.

A suggested entry donation is £2 per adult and £1 per child

LOCAL FIRE SERVICE The local Fire Service will be there giving you a chance to meet their mascot Blaze the Bear, find out more about how they help the community and even sit in a real fire engine.

An animal ranger will present a wide range of animals for the children (and adults!) to see, touch, hold, hear stories and facts about. It’s always a huge hit with the children, and adults love it too.

SECOND HAND BABY & CHILDREN CLOTHES, TOYS AND BOOKS PLUS Children’s games with prizes Local business craft stalls Tea, coffee and home baking Tombola Raffle

If you would like to help on the day we would be delighted to have you join our team. Also if you are interested in being a stall holder there are still spaces available so do get in touch: katielogan101@hotmail.com | 07718 884 506

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Livingston Cricket Club and Livingston Round Table are once again joining forces to host the annual Livingston Beer Festival ….now in its 6th year!

This year’s Livingston Beer Festival will run from Friday 21st till Sunday 23rd April at the Livingston Cricket Club, Murieston Valley, Livingston, EH54 9HB. Every year the festival aims to find a fresh selection of twelve beers for you to savour whilst challenging and intriguing your taste buds too. This year is no exception with good quality, locally brewed beer as our theme for the 3-day festival. There will be a fantastic selection of beers at only £3.00 per pint plus good food available throughout the festival, so why not come along and enjoy the event!

Dates, Times & Ticket Information: Friday 21st April 7.30PM - Late / Pre Purchased Ticket Only / Includes commemorative glass, buffet and drink.

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Saturday 22nd April 1.30PM - Late / £5 Entry Ticket / Includes the entrance fee, first pint of beer, and a free commemorative glass.

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Should you wish to pre purchase tickets please contact: Name: Jenny Anderson Tel.: 07909 645 084 Email: jenny.anderson@talktalk.net

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The Livingston Round Table is a social club with a social conscience and aims to make a positive contribution to our local community.

Livingston Round Table was started in 1978 but disbanded in 1999. Ten years later, two game individuals, Simon Aston and Ian Smith, aimed to do something about that and, with little money but bags of enthusiasm, set about resurrecting Livingston Round Table.

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They decided the best way of kicking off Round Table in Livingston was a high profile cleaning of the ‘Welcome to Livingston’ sign just off the M8 at Livingston, which they did in April 2009 (the sign has since been replaced with a brand new one). The table was officially re-chartered on 1st April 2010, with Simon Aston as the first Chairman.

The Livingston Beer Festival, now in its sixth year, is another fundraiser, and we hope that the Livingston Valentines Ball will become an annual event.

All the money we raise goes back into the local community!

Since April 2010 LRT has donated over £75,000 for local good causes, charities and organizations throughout the Livingston area whilst having fun doing it.

Livingston Round Table are running a Dragon’s Den style event on the 19th May 2017 at Bankton House Hotel for local charities, organisations and groups to pitch for funding.

The winner of the event will receive a prize of £2,000, with all groups invited to the finals of the event also guaranteed a donation!

To apply, email dragonsden@livingstonroundtable.co.uk with a one-page summary covering the following: 1. An overview about your good cause, community group or charity.

2. How are you (the applicant) involved in your good cause or charity?

3. Who else is involved?

4. Who’s contributing already (your volunteers, other donations you’ve received etc.) ?

5. Exactly what would the donation be used for? Please try to be specific.

6. How will the donation help your good cause, charity or community group?

7. Who in our local community will benefit from the donation, and how?

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CHARITY

CATS PROTECTION WEST LOTHIAN Matching cats needing a home with people needing a pet is one of the core aims of Cats Protection West Lothian.

Along with a neutering programme and educating people on the care of cats, a dedicated band of volunteers hold a re-homing day at Newyearfield Centre in Livingston every six to eight weeks. I attended a rehoming day recently to chat to the volunteers.

Cats Protection is the largest feline charity in the UK. The local branches are run with administrative support from the national charity but they do all their own fundraising. There are on average around 30 cats in foster homes throughout West Lothian at any time awaiting a permanent home, so if you’re looking for a cat to join your family there is likely to be one here for you!

Cats come into their care in two ways: when an owner can no longer take care of their cat, for example a landlord states ‘no pets’, homelessness or even relocation for a new job.

When Cats Protection is asked to collect a stray cat, they have a careful process for checking that the cat is a genuine stray in order to avoid accidentally taking someone’s pet; cats are notorious for wandering for days, particularly if they are not neutered, but eventually return home! Local Cats Protection volunteers then provide home and care until a permanent home is found. “We also get quite a few cats whose owners are elderly and moving into care homes,” explains Gill, volunteer and branch treasurer. “It’s a comfort to them to know that their beloved cat will be well looked-after and rehomed”.

All Cats Protection cats are fully vet-checked, vaccinated, neutered and micro-chipped and no cat is rehomed until the vet is happy with that cat’s health. Also, no healthy cat or kitten is ever put-to-sleep, although this does happen, this is only carried out on the instruction of our branch vet. The bills for all of this work are covered by the branch.

Neutering is extremely important and is one of the main aims of the charity. The Cats Protection website states that, “Cats are prolific breeders – one unneutered female can be responsible for producing 20,000 descendants in just five years. One unneutered female cat can produce 18 kittens a year.” For this reason Cats Protection subsidises a neutering programme, available for anyone on benefits or on a low income and living in the EH postcode area can have their cat neutered for just £5. This is only possible with the help of every vet in West Lothian who has signed up to the scheme, so please contact your local vet for details.

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ASKIT: Looking for her forever home Cats Protection West Lothian also help reunite owners with lost cats via their Facebook page (@catswestlothian), and provide advice on cat general care. They work closely with other local organisations such as Petsearch West Lothian and share resources, with West Lothian and Edinburgh Pet Food Banks. They are also extremely grateful to local business Pet Planet www.petplanet.co.uk, the internet retailer based in Livingston who generously donate bags of food and litter and toys. Pets at Home have also been a great source of help with providing a space for a food donation bin as well as kindly donating beds, bedding, toys etc.

The next rehoming day is Saturday 22nd April, 1-3pm at Newyearfield Farm Community Centre, Hawkbrae, Ladywell, Livingston, EH54 6TW.

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VOLUNTEER: If you would like to get involved in anyway, to foster cats, help fundraise and be part of the Cats Protection family, please get in touch! We meet once a month at Inveralmond High School, Livingston, 1st Tuesday of every month at 7pm-9pm.

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WHAT’S ON | BROXBURN SUNDAY 2ND APRIL

Beecraigs Past and Present Ever wondered how Beecraigs Country Park came to be the park it is today? Delve into Beecraigs’ hidden past and find out about the new waymarked trails and what’s planned for the future with this guided walk around the park.2pm-4pm. Meet outside Beecraigs Visitor Centre.

Free, booking essential, call the Rangers on 01506 284516 or email mail@beecraigs.com SATURDAY 15TH APRIL

Easter Family Fun Day in aid of River Kids. At Howden Park Centre, Livingston. 11am-3pm. Raffle, tombola, kiddies rides and inflatables. Wrist bands available to ride all day for £5. For more information call River Kids on 0300 123 1070.

SATURDAY 15TH APRIL

Livingston Highland Society Monthly Ceilidh StrathbrockCommunityCentre,Broxburn,7.30-11.00pm.

Band will be Dick Black’s Band. Piper -Alvis Kerr.

Guest singer – Robert Hardie. Members - £6.00, Non-Members - £7.00.

SATURDAY 22ND APRIL

Family Fun Day in aid of Cancer Research UK. At The Church Hall, 2 Church Street, Broxburn, 1pm-4pm. Charity fun afternoon with something for all ages. Animal Man’s mini zoo, local fire service, second-hand children’s clothes, toys and books, craft stalls, tombola, refreshments. Entry donation £2 adults, £1 children.

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OPENING TIMES: Please note new opening times are: Monday & Tuesday: 10.00am - 5.00pm, Wednesday & Friday: 10.00am - 3.00pm, Thursday: 10.00am - 7.00pm & Saturday: 9.00am - 1.00pm

Bookbug Bounce and Tickle: Free song, story and rhyme sessions for babies, toddlers and pre-school children. Bring a grown-up to join in the fun!

Tuesdays and Wednesdays fortnightly 10.30am.

Computer access is available to find out about Information Services, or simply research a hobby, stay in touch with friends or look for work. This service is available for free – simply drop into your local Library or phone to book a free slot.

THEATRES

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

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BATHGATE REGAL hosts an exciting programme of film ,music, theatre, comedy and children’s events. For upcoming events see website at www.bathgateregal.org for complete listing.

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Come worship with us at ALMOND VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH on Resurrection Sunday, 16 April 2017 at Newyearfield Farm Community Centre in Livingston.

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CLUBS & CLASSES

Sports, Hobbies, Learning, Support Groups & more...

BROXBURN STRATHBROCK COMMUNITY CENTRE: 189a West Main Street, Broxburn, EH52 5LH. Huge range of groups and classes including: MONDAYS: Playgroup (am and pm sessions); Tapestry; U3A, Calligraphy group,Computer Drop-in; Keep fit/Line Dance for over 50s; Zumba, Brownies; WRI; Drama group, Karate. TUESDAYS: Playgroup; Spanish classes; Card making; Line Dancing; Irish Dancing; Ring Craft. WEDNESDAYS: Playgroup, Tai Chi, Scrabble groupl Chatterbook Book Club; Bingo; Computer Beginners Course; Brownies/Rainbows; Dog Obedience. THURSDAYS: Playgroup (am and pm sessions); Art Group; Genealogy; Healty Respect; Lip Reading; Access to Employment; Drama; Hoola Hoop Class; Chilren’s Club, Youth Group; Guitar lessons, Tai Chi. FRIDAYS: Playgroup (am and pm sessions); Carpet Bowling; after school club; Computer drop in; Tai Kwon Do; Polish Community Group; New Christian Life; Model Car Club. SATURDAYS: Guitar lessons; Dance classes; Tae Kwon Do; Computer classes; Weight Watchers.

Please call Strathbrock Community Centre on 01506 771733 or email linda.sayers@westlothian.gov.uk for details of times and more information on any of the groups.

Broxburn Woodcraft Club

A members Club located within the community wing of the Strathbrock Centre, 189a West Main Street, Broxburn, EH52 5LH. We have a fully equipped workshop supporting all aspects of woodworking including woodturning, pyrography, scrollsawing, the making of toys, furniture, musical instruments, walking sticks and more. For further information use the Contact Us facility on the website: www. broxburnwoodcraftclub.org. Our hours are Mon & Tues 9am9pm, Wed & Fri 9am-12 noon and 6pm -9pm, Thurs 9am-3pm and 6:00pm-9pm.

Livingston Highland Society

Strathbrock Partnership Centre, 189 W Main St, Broxburn.

Monthly ceilidhs on a Saturday evening between October and April. Each month we have a different band and guest artist.

New members welcome, contact John Sneddon on 01501 770911 for dates and more details

Ladies only outdoor fitness sessions

Albyn Park, Greendykes Road. Mondays 7-8pm, with Broxburn United Sports Club (BUSC) and Burn-It. Doesn’t matter your size or level of fitness. BUSC and Burn-It aim to create a fun fitness session based outside to enable ladies to meet their goals. For more info contact Leigh Lauder on 01506 858057 or email l.lauder@busc.org.uk

Alive & Kickin

Albyn Park, Greendykes Road. A programme for older members of the community to remain active. Run by Broxburn United Sports Club and includes: WALKING FOOTBALL Tues 10.30am to 12pm, £3 per session with tea/ coffee after. WALKING CLUB on Thurs 10am. Community walk starting and ending at Albyn Park. Free, everyone welcome.

INVIGOR8 MULTI SPORTS Thurs 2-3.30pm £2 per session. Try new sports and learn new skills. Each session is 1 hour of the new sport plus an inspirational/informative chat for 30mins.

For more info contact Leigh Lauder at Albyn Park 01506 858057 or email ll.lauder@busc.org.uk

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Zumba for Kids

Albyn Park, Greendykes Road. With the Poco Loco crew – learn some rocking dance routines using different styles and rhythms. For girls and boys aged 4 – 12. Fridays 1.15-2.15 (P1P3) 2.25-3.15 (P4-P7) cost £3 per week. To book please contact Aidan Forbes on a.forbes@busc.org.uk or Nina Anderson on nina.anderson@live.co.uk or call 01506 858057.

Broxburn Swimming Club We cater for swimmers from age 3 upwards and cover all levels of swimming from our Learn to Swim programme up to our top competitive squad.

LEARN TO SWIM: Thursday night (6:00 - 7:00) - Broxburn Swimming Pool.

SQUAD SWIMMING: Monday and Tuesday (7:30 - 9:00) and Thursday (7:00 - 9:00) - Broxburn Swimming Pool; Friday (6:00 - 8:00) - Armadale Academy pool. For further information please contact: broxburn_asc@hotmail.com STRATHBROCK COMMUNITY CENTRE: 189a West Main Street, Broxburn, EH52 5LH. Huge range of groups and classes including: MONDAYS: Playgroup (am and pm sessions); Tapestry; U3A, Calligraphy group,Computer Drop-in; Keep fit/Line Dance for over 50s; Zumba, Brownies; WRI; Drama group, Karate. TUESDAYS: Playgroup; Spanish classes; Card making; Line Dancing; Irish Dancing; Ring Craft. WEDNESDAYS: Playgroup, Tai Chi, Scrabble groupl Chatterbook Book Club; Bingo; Computer Beginners Course; Brownies/Rainbows; Dog Obedience. THURSDAYS: Playgroup (am and pm sessions); Art Group; Genealogy; Healty Respect; Lip Reading; Access to Employment; Drama; Hoola Hoop Class; Chilren’s Club, Youth Group; Guitar lessons, Tai Chi. FRIDAYS: Playgroup (am and pm sessions); Carpet Bowling; after school club; Computer drop in; Tai Kwon Do; Polish Community Group; New Christian Life; Model Car Club. SATURDAYS: Guitar lessons; Dance classes; Tae Kwon Do; Computer classes; Weight Watchers.

Please call Strathbrock Community Centre on 01506 771733 or email linda.sayers@westlothian.gov.uk for details of times and more information on any of the groups.

Church Street Baby & Toddler Group

2 Church Street, Broxburn EH52 5EL. Every Thursday from 09.15-11.00 and is based in the Church Hall behind Broxburn Parish Church. Suitable for children from birth to 3 years.

Each session costs £2 per and includes a healthy snack for the children and a cuppa & biscuit for the grown-ups. Visit our Facebook page for more information www.facebook.com/ BroxburnChurchStreetBabyandToddler

Craft Cuppa We are a small group of crafters who meet on Saturday afternoons 1-3 pm at Strathbrock Partnership Centre, Community Wing, entrance B. We meet to share expertise, have a natter and a cuppa. We would welcome anyone who wants to come along. For more info please email craftycuppaclub@mail.com or just come along!

West Lothian Iwama Ryu Aikido Club Broxburn Black Belt Academy, EH52 5BB, Broxburn.

Dedicated to the traditional study and practice of Aikido through ken, jo and taijutsu. The club meets at Broxburn BlackBelt Academy Thursdays 8pm to 9:30pm. Come along and give it a try. For information please call 07784 006851 wliwamaryu@gmail.com

Broxburn Gymanstics Club

Broxburn Academy’s Dance Studio, Broxburn Fun filled gymnastics class for children in P1-P7. Hourly classes on Saturday mornings 10am (Beginner), 11am (Intermediate), Advanced 12pm. First week is a free no obligation trial. For more information please contact Gemma on 07775 900624 or broxburngymnasticsclub@yahoo.co.uk Website: www.broxburngymnastics.com Broxburn Scottish Women’s Institute (formerly SWRI) We meet in Broxburn Community Centre at 7pm on the 2nd Monday of each month from September to May. Contact: Fay Young , tel 01506 854141 or email fayyoungis@hotmail.com

Slimming World

South Parish Church, East Main St, Uphall, EH52 5HY. Tuesdays 3.30pm, 5.30pm & 7.30pm and Canon Hoben Hall, Broxburn, Wednesdays 3.30, 5.30 & 7.30. Please call Lisa on 07736 316400

UPHALL UPHALL COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTRE: Strathbrock Place, Uphall, EH52 6BN. Huge range of groups and classes including: MONDAYS: Carpet Bowls; U3A Singing for Pleasure; Zumba; Craft Group; WRI; Scottish Country Dancing.

TUESDAYS: Baby & Toddler; Uphall Outreach; 50+ Friendship Group; Walking Group; Indoor Curling; U3A Art Group; Taekwon-Do; Yellow Teapot Club; Youth Club. WEDNESDAYS: Indoor Curling; U3A Book Group; Cairbrock Association; Parkinson’s Uk; U3A History Group; Tea Dance; Zumba; Fusion Youth Group; Tribe West Belly Dance. THURSDAYS: Indoor Curling Adults with Carers; West Lothian Financial Inclusion Network; Line Dancing; U3A Quiz Group, U3A Music Group; Karate; Yellow Teapot Club; West Lothian Y-Cats. FRIDAYS: U3A Poetry Group; U3A Discussion Group; Children’s Club P3-P6); Reiki; Girls Group (S1 upwards). Please call the Community Centre on 01506 854451 or email denise.doig@westlothian. gov.uk for details of times and more information on any of the groups.

Uphall Playgroup

Uphall Community Education Centre, Strathbrock Place, Uphall, EH52 6BN. For children aged 24 months and over. Open Monday to Friday 9:15 - 11:30am during term time. Choose 1, 2, 3 or 4 sessions per week. Each session costs £5 and includes a healthy snack. See http://www. uphallplaygroup.co.uk/ or tel 01506 854451 for further information.

The People’s Café

Meets the fourth Tuesday of every month 11am - 1.30pm at St Andrew’s Care Home, St Andrew’s Court, 20 Hawthorn Place, Uphall. For people who have any form of dementia, and their carers, to meet others in a similar situation for support and social contact, a cup of tea or coffee and home baking. Come for the whole session or just drop in.

West Lothian U3A (University of the 3rd Age)

A group of retired people who like to keep their minds active by learning in an informal environment. We meet in Uphall Community Education Centre, Strathbrock Place, Uphall on the third Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m., when we have speakers on a variety of topics. U3A also has a number of interest Groups who also meet once a month, including Art Appreciation, Singing for Pleasure, History, Walking and Cinema. New members are always welcome – please contact the Membership Secretary Helen on 01506 655976. You will find a list of speakers and a full list of Groups on our website u3asites.org.uk/westlothian

West Lothian Art

West Lothian Art is a group of enthusiastic amateur artists who meet regularly to paint, draw and chat in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere on Tuesday evenings between 7pm and 9pm in Uphall Community Education Centre. If you’d like to know more, please email us at info@westlothianart.co.uk

Slimming World

South Parish Church, East Main St, Uphall, EH52 5HY. Tuesdays 3.30pm, 5.30pm & 7.30pm and Canon Hoben Hall, Broxburn, Wednesdays 3.30, 5.30 & 7.30. Please call Lisa on 07736 316400

WINCHBURGH Little Flyers After School Club

Winchburgh Community Centre, Craigton Park, Winchburgh, EH52 6RW. Open during term time, from the end of the school day until 5.45 p.m. Collecting from Winchburgh and Holy Family Primary Schools. Please contact 07518 176781 for more information or see www.littleflyersnursery.com WINCHBURGH COMMUNITY CENTRE: Craigton Park, Winchburgh, EH52 6RW. Huge range of groups and classes including: MONDAYS: Junior Youth Club 7.00pm - 9.15pm.

TUESDAYS: Slimming World 6.30pm - 9.30pm. WEDNESDAYS: Keep Fit 9.30am -10.30am; Computer Club 9.30am-12noon; Night Art 7.00pm-9.00pm; Dog Class 7.00pm-10.00pm.

THURSDAYS: Morning Art 9.30am-12noon; Senior Citizens 1.30pm-4.00pm; Little Flyers 3.00pm-6.00pm; Childrens Club 6.00pm-7.30pm; Guitar Club 7.45pm-9.30pm; Table Tennis 7.45pm-9.30pm. FRIDAYS: Little Flyers 12 noon-6.00pm; Scouts 6.15pm- 9.15pm SATURDAYS: Children’s Activity Club 9.45am12noon; Girls Allowed 7.00pm-9.00pm. For more information on any of the groups please contact the Community Centre on 01506 890348 or email julie.witherwick@westlothian. gov.uk. Winchburgh Community Council meetings are held second Monday of every month except January and July. See www.winchburghcc.org.uk

DECHMONT West Lothian Baking Club

We meet approximately every 6th Wednesday 7:30 – 9:30pm in Dechmont Hall to talk about all things baking related. No requirement to be the next Mary Berry! £3 per meeting. Email wlbakingclub@yahoo.co.uk or find us on facebook.

Dechmont 50+ Arts Group

This group of enthusiastic amateur painters meet every Wednesday from 13.30 - 16.00 in Dechmont Memorial Hall to practice their art and socialise. There are a few membership places available and new members would be more than welcome irrespective of their painting skills. For more details email dechmontartgroup@gmail.com or visit their website at dechmontartgroup.wix.com/home.

Gentle Yoga

Dechmont Memorial Hall Monday night 6.30-7.30pm at Dechmont Memorial Hall.

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