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Local History - "The Killing Time" plus local businesses, community information and more!

East and Mid Calder, Kirknewton & Pumpherston

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Thanks for reading konect and for supporting local businesses. We strongly believe in keeping local money local, so if you need work done on the house, garden or car have a look through the pages of this magazine to find local trades people and give them the first chance for your work.

We're heading into the last couple of weeks of the school holidays, if you're home from travels and looking for things for the children to do check the What's On pages as there are still holiday clubs running, or make the most of the weather (outlook is good at least at the time of going to print!) and try the local walk this month on page 16 which is a great one for all ages.

Message from the Editor

Our local history feature this month looks at “The Killing Time� - a somewhat gloomy subject but important events during this period took place locally here and in the Pentland Hills and it's interesting to ponder, whilst enjoying our beautiful and peaceful hills today, that they have in the past been the scene of momentous conflict.

Remember if you're involved in a community group or not-for-profit club locally, details can be listed free of charge in the back of konect. See page 61 for details.

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

Advertising enquiries Jenny Thomson 07824 469266 jenny@konectdirectory.co.uk Charlene Gaffney 07772 941899 charlene@konectdirectory.co.uk

Advert booking deadline: 15th of the month prior to print Artwork/copy deadline: 18th of the month prior to print www.konectdirectory.co.uk www.facebook.com/KonectDirectory @KonectDirectory The Konect Directory is delivered to homes in Kirknewton, East Calder, Mid Calder and Pumpherston. Copies are also left at the libraries, sports centre, convenience stores and various other locations within the area.

Front cover image: Market Street, Mid Calder

Contents Features The Killing Time

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Spotlight on Ratho Cafe

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Spotlight on Knight Shades Blinds 36 Regulars Walk 16 Technology 46 Recipe 50 Competitions and Puzzles Howden Park ticket competition

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Kid's Puzzles

52

Crossword 54 Sudoku 54 Community What's on

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Useful Information

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Clubs & Classes

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Index of Advertisers 62

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Local History

"The Killing Time"

by Vicky Whyte

November 1684: The Kirk of Calder in Mid Calder is the scene of a military enquiry into the circumstances of the death of two of His Majesty's Life Guards, who were murdered at a place called Swyne Abbey near Livingston on the 20th November 1684.

Every parishioner in Mid Calder was bought into the Kirk for interrogation regarding the circumstances of the deaths of the two Guards, whose names were Thomas Kennoway and Duncan Stewart … but the villagers revealed nothing and the perpetrators of the crime were never found. The enquiry was called by His Majesty’s (James II's) commanding officer, was held under the Lords Livingston, Ross & Torphichen.

What was the background to this extraordinary event?

Kennoway had become notorious in the village of Mid Calder for seizing an old man who, he alleged, was a rebellious Covenanter and had him “beaten and bound in a most barbarous manner,” as it was said in the annals of the times.

Kirk of Calder in the 17th Century

The Covenanters - such as the old man allegedly attacked in Mid Calder - were Presbyterians who were seeking to protect their faith in the face of the Episcopal Church of England that the Stuart kings were trying to impose on Scotland. They had drawn up the “National Covenant of Scotland,” (signed in Greyfriars Kirk in 1638) hence the label “Covenanters.” The Episcopal Church of England had the king at its head and then a hierarchy of archbishops, bishops and so on. They ruled under what they called the “Divine Right of Kings.” The Scottish Presbyterians, however, did not think that a king should be at the head of a church, and stood against them.

This stand against the imposed English church resulted in tremendous cruelty, torture, imprisonment and deportation over the period while the Stuarts were in power, a timeline of approximately 50 years. The era is known as the “The Killing Time” in Scotland and lasted from 1625 until 1688 through the reigns of Charles 1, Charles II and James II with an intervening period of respite of 21 years when Cromwell was Lord Protector of England. The National of Covenant of Scotland, besides protecting their faith, actually swore fealty of the Covenanters to their king. But this didn’t make any difference and they suffered greatly under the Stuart kings for the right to worship with God as the head of their church.

Returning to the Mid Calder incident - a few people went into Edinburgh to complain to General Dalzell of The Binns (near Philpstoun) about the cruelty shown to the old man. In reply Dalzell, who was one of the king’s men, made the old man sign a paper on pain of death that Thomas Kennoway had never wronged or harmed him in any way. This infamous General Tam Dalzell, who became know as “Bluidy Tam” had been the leader of the kings troops at the famous Battle of Rullion Green 18 years earlier, so this reaction is unsurprising.

The Covenanters held their secret prayer meetings throughout the “Killing Time” at remote sites known as Conventicles. The Cauldstane Slap in the Pentlands just off the Lang Whang was one such site, and records from 1684 tell of gatherings of

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between two and three hundred people near the Slap, some armed with swords and pistols. There were many sites in the Border country too.

There is still a conventicle held once a year near Durisdeer (Dumfries and Galloway) on the Duke of Buccleuch’s estate. It is an open air prayer meeting held up in the hills on the site of a ruined kirk and an old graveyard where many of the Covenanters were buried. The people gather annually to remember the sacrifice that they made.

It wasn’t until 1688 that the Scots were allowed to worship in their own way. Under all of this tremendous pressure brought about the by Crown, the Covenanters refused to give up their rights and they should still be respected for their bravery and sacrifice for what they believed in.

Battle of Rullion Green, Pentland Hills The site of Rullion Green is in the Pentlands near Glencourse. The Battle here in 1666 was a showdown in the attempt by the Covenanters to earn their religious freedom.

A troop of around 3000 Convenanters - a mixture of professional soldiers and ordinary citizens - assembled from Dumfries and Galloway, Ayrshire and Lanarkshire heading for Edinburgh to present a petition to Parliament.

Many of their number deserted however, disheartened, leaving only around 900 by the time they got as far as Colinton.

Their leader decided to call a parade and review at Rullion Green in the Pentlands. General Tam Dalzell, commander of the Kings troops, was in Currie at the time with a force of around 3000, and decided to cut straight through the hills and confront the Covenanters.

The Covenanters were vastly outnumbered and roundly defeated, the survivors allegedly treated very cruelly. There is a monument commemorating Rullion Green near the Dreghorn Barracks at Colinton.

The Cauldstane Slap, Pentlands, the gap between East Cairn and West Cairn. A remote site ideal for the outlawed “Conventicles”

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From spacious premises, Ableworld offers customers a wide selection of quality mobility and homecare products. A local store staffed by local people is often the place to go for the best service and that is certainly the case here, but Ableworld is also the place to find the keenest prices and enjoyable shopping experience. The store stocks a very wide range of products including larger items such as mobility scooters, wheelchairs, adjustable beds and rise and recline chairs but also many smaller items to help with day to day tasks. They also hold a wide range of products to help with bathing, toileting and dressing as well as a range of continence care products.

Ableworld also installs stairlifts and service scooters.

Whatever the product, the aim is to help people to lead easier, more comfortable and independent lives. The Directors of Ableworld Broxburn are all local people who have significant experience behind them. David has a wealth of Retail/Customer Service and Management experience which resulted in him owning and managing three car sales showrooms.

Audrey is a primary school teacher and has been working in West Lothian schools for the past 36 years. Maureen has experience in many fields.

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right solutions for the variety of customer’s needs they will face. David has a clear view how he and his fellow directors can help local people who need mobility equipment. “I am looking forward to a new challenge and fulfilling customers’ expectations.

When we were researching other mobility retailers, we were disappointed by the number of times we would walk into a store and be completely ignored.

We also noticed how the stores were small, dark and not welcoming. Our new store is completely the opposite of all those things and I believe that it is every customer’s right to be treated fairly and honestly which is exactly what we intend to do at Ableworld Broxburn.”

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Local Walk

A walk to brunch

Karen Murray finds that a promise of food makes for a more harmonious walk A walk in the area of the Harlaw Reservoir is always a popular one in our household at any time of year as it can be fairly short – the kids not partial to a long walk if they can possibly get away with it – but more than that, there is much of interest to be found along the way so a simple walk ends up taking much more time as dens are made in trees and undergrowth, stiles are climbed, water is paddled in, frogs are found etc.

I have described the basic walk around the Harlaw Reservoir before and other walks that begin here, as the Visitor Centre is the hub for a myriad tracks heading off over the Pentlands.

The difference this time is that when we headed to the Visitor Centre to begin our walk, we discovered something new – Vanilla Pod. This is a pop-up kiosk that sells fabulous crepes as well as other yummy delights.

Now if you can use the ‘carrot’ to encourage walking with my lot, then you will get a whole lot further. Promise of a chocolate crepe and cold drink for Sunday brunch was sure to get them going. As hubby and I were equally keen on a double espresso and accompanying breakfast crepe, we kept the walk to the basic loop around the reservoir – including of course some stone skimming at the water’s edge.

Harlaw. Photo by Patrick Down

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However as I said there are several variations on the walk and additions of the basic route that means you can head up to Harlaw for a quick stroll, or a whole day hike. A particularly good option, once parked in the main car park, is to head to the visitor centre and begin by turning right immediately crossing the dam with Harlaw Reservoir on your left. Once over the dam turn left to follow the broad, well-made path parallel to the water.

The path here is pretty straight, divided from the reservoir by woodland on the left and you can follow rough paths through the woodland rather than the main path – guess which route my kids opt for? At the far end of the reservoir cross the footbridge over the feed channel. The earth dam of Threipmuir Reservoir is dead ahead and you can opt to turn right and follow the path alongside this reservoir up to another car park and into the Red Moss nature reserve, then retrace your steps and continue around Harlaw reservoir back to the start.

Alternatively you can head left and walk along the earth dam before going right at the side of the Threipmuir reservoir, crossing a short stretch of boggy ground and hitting the woods once more, keeping the water close by on your right.

The woods are eventually left behind and the path improves as it continues by the water. There is a causeway across the reservoir, then you follow the path as it curves left to head through a gate then uphill into the trees. At another gate, pass through it then dogleg right to the next gate. After a final gate, you will see signpost in the wall enclosing Harlaw Reservoir.

Cross the stile then follow the path to the right back to the visitor centre.

Now you can enjoy a well-earned treat from Vanilla Pod. Family run, this upmarket kiosk has been a long time in the planning but eventually all the hurdles were jumped and the kiosk could open. Situated outside the Visitor Centre it is in a perfect location and once you have had one of their sweet or savoury crepes, you are sure to be back for more. The coffee is excellent and there are different lunch options each day from delicious soups,

to curry or sandwiches, cakes and pastries. The owners are very keen on making the enterprise as sustainable as possible down to the recyclable coffee cups, spoons and napkins. The ethos of the Vanilla Pod is to harmonise food with the environment, say the owners. Where possible food will be seasonal and locally sourced, nutritional and tasty. According to my hungry lot, it was just that.

Walk: starts at the car park for Harlaw Reservoir, signposted from Balerno Food: Vanilla Pod is open Friday to Sunday 10am-5pm

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Spotlight on

Cleanleeness “Some people think that cleaning is easy. But if you're doing it properly, it's not easy - it's hard work!”

Lee Raby runs Cleanleeness, the domestic cleaning company he set up around two years ago. It all started when his gran became sick and he started doing her cleaning for her because she could no longer manage.

He got on well and soon started cleaning for other people in his and his family's network. In a very short time, he was enlisting the help of family members and close friends … and employing them in his new cleaning business!

He pulled out of the photography course that he had started in order run his business full time, and has never looked back. “I think customers appreciate the fact that we're a family business, and they get the same cleaner each time so they can build up a relationship with them. The cleaner gets to know their particular wants and needs,” he explains.

“We're not a faceless agency which sends out a random cleaner each time. Customers have the telephone number of their cleaner, so can contact them directly to make changes or requests.”

All the Cleanleeness cleaners so far are from within Lee's circle of close friends and family – in other words, people he knows really well and knows they will do the work to the right standard and put in the extra effort for the sake of the family business.

And as his business is growing rapidly from

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recommendations and referrals, they must be doing something right. Is he soon going to run out of family and friends to employ? “Yes, I think so!” he laughs.

“And when that time comes I'll have to think very carefully about who else I take on.”

When you contact Cleanleeness, Lee arranges an initial visit to see what you want done – and to show you the company's appropriate insurance and police check documentation (all staff are police-checked).

They have a “set menu” of jobs they will do on a weekly or fortnightly basis, or you can give them a check-list of things you want done. Lee likes to talk through what you need and take note of any special requests.

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“We work fast, efficiently … and thoroughly. We don't cut corners. We've had a situation where a customer questioned that we needed 2 hours to do a job that the previous cleaner had done in 1.5 hours – but it became clear very quickly that the previous cleaner had not actually been doing everything properly.”

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We supply all products, are fully insured and we are not an agency.

Cleanleenes provides you with the same vetted cleaner every week. We base the clean around your needs and requirments and will work with you to plan this.

For more information visit: www.cleanleeness.com or contact us at:

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info@cleanleeness.com Since starting out Lee has got through various different brands of cleaning products, mops, vacuum cleaners, all to optimise the quality and efficiency of the work they do. (They have settled on Dyson cleaners as being the most effective for carpets).

It's not just about turning up and rushing through the job, it's about getting it right in every detail. And the day doesn't end for Lee after the last cleaning job; all the cloths and dusters have to be washed and dried, vacuum cleaners emptied and checked over, paperwork and banking to do.

"It's not just about turning up and rushing through the job, it's about getting it right in every detail."

“But I wouldn't have it any other way now,” he says.

“I like things to be clean and I get a lot of satisfaction from a job well done.”

Call Lee on 0131 564 0515, he will be delighted to help you out.

Testimonials from happy customers "My standard of cleanliness in the apartment is so much better now with Lee and his team doing the work and his attention to detail and his commitment to his role."

"Lee was extremely professional and reliable. The business could accommodate various requests regarding both timings and cleaning tasks. There was a good work ethic and would happily recommend them to anyone in the future."

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Spotlight on

Ratho Community Centre Cafe A hidden gem

I love cafes in all their variety, and believe there is a cafe for every occasion. I like to check out the best places locally to get a good Italian coffee. So I was delighted when I finally got round to tasting the wares at the Ratho Community Centre cafe, to find that it is an absolute hidden gem. If you've not already been there for a coffee and cake, or a lunchtime soup, make it your next meet up point.

interest and hobbies. People love their special cakes and each one is a labour of love on Andrew's part. “I find it very relaxing to spend time on the tiny details of the cake decorations,” he says. You can see pictures of cakes he has made to date on his website at www.acakeforalloccasions.co.uk

The cafe is run by Andrew, who has a Dutch accent with a Scottish lilt. Andrew grew up in central Amsterdam near the famous Vondelpark, with bikes and canals. Dutch education at the time meant that you had to choose a specialist subject at age 14, and Andrew chose to go to cookery school. Leaving school at age 17, he had some months to kill before national service so he worked in a bakery for six months. He was hooked!

During national service he trained as a UN peacekeeper and although never deployed, the skills he learned there got him into security work.

After 15 years of security at five star Amsterdam hotels, he met his Scottish wife who was working in Holland at the time, and in 2004 he decided to move to Scotland. For work in his new country, Andrew turned to his love of cooking and baking.

Despite his cookery training he had never worked in a professional kitchen, but while working for a call centre he applied for and got a restaurant job in Edinburgh. From there he went on to the RBS executive kitchen, catering for the senior staff and corporate hospitality functions.

By the time he was made redundant from RBS in 2012 he was a parent and involved in the Ratho school and community. As a family-oriented person he wanted something that would fit around his family life in Ratho. Setting up the cafe was the perfect solution, and nearly 18 months on it's going from strength to strength. He loves being a pastry chef, and besides running the cafe he has developed a side-line in celebration cakes. Having done a few birthday cakes for customers, it really took off when he posted on facebook a picture of a Disney “Frozen” themed cake for a little girl's birthday. He now has a full order book for cakes themed on various cartoons and movies, special

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The cafe opens after the summer break on Monday 18th August, 9am

Children are welcome at the cafe, there is a very relaxed atmosphere and it's the perfect place to catch up for a coffee and chat with friends during the day. What the premises itself may lack in decor or quaint china is more than made up for in the quality of the food and the friendliness of the welcome.

Ratho Community Centre Cafe opens for breakfast, coffees and lunch. It serves morning rolls, soup, toasted paninis, ciabattas, and of course Andrew's freshlymade home baking. See the cafe facebook page “Ratho Community Centre Cafe”

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Spotlight on

Knight Shades Blinds From butcher to blinds

Martin Sweeny has lived in Livingston all his life and been involved in a variety of ventures including Desperate Dan's Burger Van, a butcher's shop, managing a local rock group.... and running a made to measure blinds shop, Knight Shades.

It's not an obvious career progression from butcher to blinds, so what's Martin's story and how has it made Knight Shades Blinds into the business it it today?

“I never actually wanted to be a butcher,” he explains.

“It was the one career I really didn't want to have, but I went to the shops one Saturday with my mum when I was twelve and the local butcher was advertising for a Saturday boy. I took the job on the spot, was given an oversize white apron and mum left me there to start work!” He had that Saturday job until he left school by which time he'd gained a wealth of experience and knowledge, then just stayed in the butcher trade, eventually setting up his own business.

Martin made a name for himself during the meat on the bone ban between 1997 and 1999, attracting media attention for continuing to sell beef on the bone regardless (the ban was lifted when it become

clear that potential health issues were negligible).

Ironically perhaps, Martin was so thoroughly up to date with perfectly documented health and safety conformance in his butcher's shop that an inspector commented that he was too well qualified to be a butcher and should work as an Environmental Health officer! But he loved the front line of customer service too much - the banter and the social interaction with customers in the shop....which is how he ended up selling blinds.

“My apprentice in the shop had decided to leave and set up a blinds business, and invited me to sell for him. The timing was right so I decided to give the blinds a shot.” After three years there he ended up taking over the blinds business, naming it Knight Shades. That was 14 years ago, and Knight Shades is still going strong.

“One of the first things I did was to make the pricing clear. It's important for customers to know that an offer is honest – we don't make it up on the spot based on how big the house is or how expensive the fabric. The options are clearly labelled and priced so when we arrive at a customer's house pricing is

“Martin is keen to encourage young photographers to make use of the studio so they have access to equipment that would otherwise be too expensive for them.”

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always consistent.” There are permanent offers such as “3 blinds for £99,” depending on the type of blind and range of fabric you choose from. “We're not pushy, and customers appreciate that. When you call us to make an appointment, we come to your house, show you the samples and leave you to choose while we measure your windows. There is no pressure.”

Knight Shades have a huge catalogue of colours and styles available , and have recently added matching cushions and curtains.

Whites and creams are also permanently on special offer, making Knight Shades the obvious choice for plain neutral blinds. In addition, all end-of-line fabrics are on special offer – any leftovers from large jobs are discounted so if you only need one or two blinds you can get good fabrics at a great rate.

With experience fitting commercial premises and new home builders as well as domestic customers, Martin is confident that Knight Shades has something for every window.The business moved from Deans to its current premises in Young Street, West Calder, about 4 years ago. The Young Street premises was a vast empty space that had previously been used as a truck washing area, so Martin has done a lot of work to subdivide it and make it suitable for his business.

Logo blinds Knight Shades supply logo-printed blinds for businesses.

There is plenty of space here so besides the blinds manufacturing area, Martin has room to indulge in his main hobby – photography.

“The photography is actually a separate business now, though it started out as a hobby.” He has created a studio for portraits, and he also does a lot of wedding and event photography. The studio is available to hire at the weekends for photography students, or anyone else who needs to hire it for a photography project.

Martin is keen to encourage young photographers to make use of the space so they have access to studio equipment that would otherwise be too expensive for them.

And – when blinds and photography are simply not enough – Martin has used some spare space to create an impressive bar and music area, complete with bubbling fish tanks. Martin says “Some have a den or a shed, but I have a bar at work!”

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AKT Bookkeeping

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Tax Returns • Accounts, Bookkeeping • Payroll, CIS • VAT Phone Kevin on 01506 201459 from 8.00am to 4.00pm or emailkevin@aktbookkeeping.co.uk

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BRUCE HENDERSON FORESTRY AND SAWMILLS

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Technology

The Smart Time to Buy a Smartphone Smartphones have changed the way we work and play, and even the cheapest ones are incredibly powerful, delivering lots of bang for your buck - but is this the right time to buy one?

The short answer is: that depends on what you want.

before upgraders flood the trade-in sites with their existing phones. It’s worth shopping around, though: for example, at the time of writing Carphone Warehouse is offering an extra £100 on top of any phone’s trade-in value on certain new phones.

If you’ve got to have the latest and greatest, keep an eye on the calendar. Apple tends to bring out new iPhones every September, so there’s no point in buying the iPhone 5S when the iPhone 6 is imminent. A Samsung Galaxy S5 is a safer bet, though, because Samsung's flagship phones usually come out in the spring. It’s worth checking out sites such as techradar.com to see what’s incoming: there’s nothing more annoying than buying something cutting edge, only to see it superseded a few weeks later.

If you want the best value for money it’s a very good idea to eschew Apple and high-end Android devices and look at alternatives. There are stacks of very good Android and Windows Phone smartphones, and in many cases you can pick them up for a fraction of what you’d pay for an iPhone or Samsung device: for example, while a Samsung Galaxy S5 starts at around £99 up front and £33 per month for a basic contract, the rather nifty HTC One is free on a £25 per month contract. If you’re going to have your new phone for two years, that’s a big saving.

Not everyone wants the latest technology, of course. Many of us just want a good phone for a good price. For that, the trick is to buy the previous version, so for example when the iPhone 6 comes out the price of iPhone 5Ses and associated contracts - will drop. For example HTC’s current flagship, the HTC One M8, is a great phone but it’s significantly more expensive than HTC’s earlier flagship, the HTC One. There’s another reason to pay attention to the calendar - if you’re planning to trade in your old phone. If you’re trading in an iPhone 5 you’ll get more for it before the iPhone 6 comes out than afterwards, and it’s a similar story for other high-end smartphones: you’ll get a better price Below - HTC One Right - Samsung Galaxy S5

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It’s a similar story with Windows Phone smartphones. Nokia’s Lumia 1020, a 4G phone with a fantastic camera, is free on contracts costing £25 and up; if all you want is a basic smartphone the simpler Lumia 520 is just £7.25 per month with no up front cost.

There’s another factor you should consider, and that’s whether your current contract entitles you to an upgrade. Many pay monthly contracts do, usually after 18 months to 2 years, and such upgrades can cut the cost of getting a new phone (although it does mean signing up for another long contract with the same provider). Don’t assume that’s the best deal, though. As with most purchases, it pays to shop around.

Left - iPhone 5s Below - Nokia Lumia 1020

Torphichen Summer Nights presents

Alan Reid & Rob van Sante Sunday 31st August

&

Torp hich en Kirk

7 p .m .

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Interval drinks served in the historic setting of Torphichen Preceptory Tickets ÂŁ12 (ÂŁ9 concession)

Ticket Line: 07887 867119

Box offices: Torphichen: Village Shop Linlithgow: Far from the Madding Crowd Bathgate: AJSE Beads

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The Sky Kitchen

Telephone Orders Welcome

CHINESE RESTAURANT & TAKEAWAY 535 Lanark Road, Juniper Green, EH14 5DE

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Home Delivery Service

Unit 6 Calder Drive, East Calder (On the B7015 next to Colin Nixon) “BRING YOUR OWN WIN E”

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Until 31st August 2014

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Wednesday 27th August

STARTS AT 7.30pm ÂŁ20 per ticket - Limited places Sit back, relax and enjoy a wee taste of Haggis and neeps to soak up all the drams!

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Sunday 3rd August Heather McCann accompanied by Mark Haining Top musician and vocalist at 9pm

Bank Holiday Live Entertainment 24th August See details in the pub Fresh food served from 12 noon until 9pm daily

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Recipe and Food Notes

Becoming a Good Food Nation

by Anne Pinkerton

In June this year the Scottish Government published a consultation document “Becoming a Good Food Nation. Recipe for Success: Scotland’s Food and drink Policy”* You might think this has little to do with ordinary folk, but in fact it's a very important document for everyone in Scotland today and for the population of the future. The plan is to change the whole way we all think about and react to our food. The Government want us to be fit, well and eating in a better way in 12 years’ time. Radical stuff and an amazing ambition for us all.

The hope is that “the most intractable dietaryrelated diseases will have begun to decline by 2025, and people from every walk of life will take pride and pleasure in the food served day by day in Scotland. An increase in Scottish food exports will attract overseas visitors and the quality of the food we serve will become one of the key reasons to travel to Scotland. Everyone will know what constitutes good food and why. All players in Scottish life – from schools to hospitals, retailers, restaurants and food manufacturers – will be committed to serving such food” Some points from the document are : •

• • • • •

oor diet contributes significantly to the P main causes of death and poor health in Scotland, including heart disease, diabetes and obesity.

Children’s diets are particularly poor.

The proportion of adults in Scotland that are overweight or obese is 64% and rising.

Scotland has the fifth highest prevalence of obesity compared to other countries worldwide Fruit and vegetables consumption in the poorest 20% has fallen by 20% since the recession.

Diet-related disease contributes substantially to healthcare costs in Scotland.

Nevertheless, many people of all ages in Scotland remain profoundly unaware of how and where the food they eat – and its ingredients – are produced.”

“I was profoundly depressed on a plane returning to Edinburgh recently.

There were good food deli packs, meal deals and low calorie sandwiches on offer BUT the Kid’s Pack consisted entirely of highly processed food with special treats of sweets and chocolate spread with a fizzy drink!”

Try to read what is planned, and if you have strong views tell the Government what you think should happen.

“Many people in Scotland are disconnected from their food. There are considerable efforts being made in schools and elsewhere, to engage with children.

In our area schools are helping children to eat better and breakfast clubs give many young pupils a good start to their learning day.

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*http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/0045/00453219.pdf

Allotment holders grow food and involve their kids in understanding where food originates. Still there is much, much more we can do for ourselves. Food is the fuel for life and preparing, cooking, sharing and eating it is a cultural event every day of our lives.

We need to consider what we buy and how much we eat.

Processed food forms the bulk of most people’s diet, but this can change. If we cook we know what we are giving our family and we are in greater control of the quality of our diet. In the long run it is cheaper to cook, even when you take account of fuel costs. It need not take much more time to prepare a family meal especially if weekly shopping is planned with this in mind. Uncooked ingredients keep better than ready meals and leftovers are often the base for soup or a casserole later.

If you learn good eating and exercising habits from birth you are more likely to keep fit and well the rest of your life. I was profoundly depressed on a plane returning to Edinburgh recently. There were good food deli packs, meal deals and low calorie sandwiches on offer BUT the Kid’s Pack consisted entirely highly processed food with special treats of sweets and chocolate spread with a fizzy drink! If we continue this double-think we will never reduce the heart, obesity and diabetes statistics of the nation.

August is a good time to eat well. There is an abundance of fruit, veg and fish in season.

Salmon steaks with a green sauce 1 packet watercress and spinach leaves Small onion finely chopped Lemon juice Olive oil, pepper, 1 salmon steak per person Heat a little oil and cook the onion till pale and soft Add the leaves and cook all together till wilted.

Add a little water and lemon juice and wiz with a hand blender or liquidizer. Keep warm.

Either bake in a hot oven or grill the fish, turning once.

Add any fish juices to the sauce and reheat.

Serve with small new potatoes and perhaps a tomato, cucumber and olive salad.

Poached peaches, nectarines, apricots or plums Either cook one type of fruit or a mixture as you prefer.

Wash the fruit.

Cut each fruit in half and remove the stone.

With nut crackers crack the stones and put the kernels in the pan with the fruit.

Add about 2 pudding spoonfuls of sugar and a very little water (just to prevent burning).

Bring slowly to the boil.

Turn the fruit to make sure it cooks evenly.

Serve cooling or cold with plain yoghurt.

For an indulgence have a shortbread or ginger biscuit.

Any leftovers could go as the base of an up-sidedown cake.

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NURSERY & OUT OF SCHOOL CARE

Summer Holiday Club for primary school children

Jane Goulding

School Of Dance Registered Teacher with

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Local life

Back to School

years. And despite getting filthy during term time (forgotten remains of snacks, leaked pens... the usual bottom-of-bag mess that is familiar to any parent) it looks as good as new when it comes out of the washing machine.

August, and it’s back to school time. And every August we’re reminded of the brutal truth that children grow.

Nevertheless, kids grow and kids use things up, and you’re faced with two choices every August: either buy cheap stuff that may not last the year, or buy expensive stuff that they’re going to grow out of well before it wears out.

School uniform shopping

Besides uniform of course there is also the new stationery, bag, calculator, ring binders and all the other bits and pieces that seem to need replacing every time they go back to school.

But as a society we're becoming more and more conscious of waste and realising that you don't actually have to replace everything every year just for the sake of having something new.

I'm happy to report that as my daughter heads into S5 she will be using the same school bag that I got her for the princely sum of £9 when she went into S2. It has survived amazingly, hauling all her senior school books around for three

Most of our local schools sell second-hand uniform through the year where you can pick up good quality second-hand uniform.

If you've bought good stuff that's still serviceable but your children have outgrown, take it to the school so that a) someone else can get the benefit of it and b) the school gets much-needed funds from the sales.

There used to be a stigma attached to second hand clothes but increasingly it's seen as a responsible and perfectly acceptable option.

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Puzzles

Across 1 Deprive of food (6) 4 Scribble (6) 9 Complicated (7) 10 Meal of raw vegetables (5) 11 Additional (5) 12 Exactly alike (7) 13 Meeting (11) 18 Down-payment (7) 20 End of day (5) 22 Type of oil (5) 23 Result (7) 24 Process (6) 25 Holds firmly (6)

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Jewellery Workshop 144 Main Street, East Calder, EH53 0HD Now selling costume jewellery

Ask about our new Wedding Packages for 2014 The Shop for All Your Floral Needs...

All jewellery & watch repairs

batteries, straps, restringing, stone replacement...

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Gold and silver jewellery for sale Engraving

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to The Janet Seidel Trio Win 2 tickets(Jazz) 30th August With 18 critically acclaimed albums to her name, vocalist / pianist Janet Seidel currently enjoys a rare and enviable international reputation.

In the Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD she is described as “Australia’s first lady of jazz”. Her version of A Man and a Woman also featured on an episode of the US hit TV show GLEE. Joining Janet is the excellent guitarist Chuck Morgan and her brother David on double bass. The band's repertoire will be drawn from jazz standards and the trio's new album featuring songs from the 1920's.

“Her voice is as pure and warm as a soft summer breeze” Weekend Australian

Saturday 30th August, 7.30pm. Tickets £13 or £11 concession.

Howden Park Centre, Livingston. Box Office: 01506 777666 www.howdenparkcentre.co.uk To enter simply text or email your name, phone number and email address to: editor@konectdirectory.co.uk or 07854 492638 with subject Janet Seidel Closing date for entries15th August Winner will be chosen at random after the closing date.

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What’s On and Useful Information Sunday 3rd August Kirknewton Craft Fair 12-4pm in the Green Room and Village Hall. Home baking, handmade gifts, home décor, jewellery, beauty products. New stalls each month.

Sunday 31st August Jack & Jill Market With markets across Scotland, and an online market you will find up to 45 stalls bursting with quality nearly-new baby & kids toys, buggies, clothes, cots & more for 0-9yrs!

Adults £1.50 to come & shop or BOOK A STALL today, clear out and cash in!! www. jackandjillmarket.co.uk

Sunday 31st August Bat Walk An after dark walk looking and listening for bats and other creatures of the night!

Part of European Bat Weekend. Suitable for: Families. Meet: Visitor Centre, Almondell & Calderwood Country Park.Time: Details on booking – call the Rangers on 01506 882254, email: almondell&calderwood@westlothian. gov.uk Cost: Adult £3.43, Child £2.36

4th - 7th September Bathgate Music Festival and Party in the Park Full programme of events at various venues within Bathgate, with live music, schools programme and culminating with the Party in the Park on 7th September. See article on page 18 and www.bathgatemusicfestival.com.

CRAFT WORKSHOPS Summer Workshops at Potter Around, Overton Farm, Kirknewton run until 15th August.

10.30am -12pm. £12 a session or £50 for a block of 5.

Weekly themes, with craft activities including clay modelling/ potter's wheel, ceramic painting, decopatch, canvas painting, knitting/crochet, candle-making, jewellery, felting.

Call to book on 01506 238961 Summer Workshops at HoneyPot Ceramics, EICA Ratho run until 8th August 10.30am -12pm and 2pm – 3.30pm. £12 per session.

Range of craft activities incl glass fusing, t-shirt decorating, decopatch, jute bags. Call to book on 0131 333 6300

Exhibition Group Twelve: A Score and More A diverse textile exhibition, bringing together the highly original work of Group Twelve and its 25 textile artists based in Fife, Central and Southern Scotland.

With a focus on embroidery, there is a wide range of two, three-dimensional and mixed media pieces on display. Discover the beauty of textiles by examining its details. From the intensity of colour and abundance of stitch to minimalistic touches, you’re in for a visual treat.

Friday 1st August to Sunday 28th September, free entry. Howden Park Centre, Livingston.

Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm, Sat & Sun 10am – 5pm

Top: Alison Wardlaw

For more info contact visit the Howden Park Bottom: Jenni Young Centre website www.howdenparkcentre.co.uk or contact the box office on 01506 777666

Friday 5th September Creatures Of The Night An evening walk looking for signs of nocturnal creatures and and listening out for bats and hooting owls! Suitable for: Families.Meet: Visitor Centre, Almondell & Calderwood Country Park. Time: Details on booking/PM call the Rangers on 01506 882254, email: almondell&calderwood@westlothian. gov.uk . Cost: Adult £3.43 / Child £2.36

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Free swimming is still on until the end of the holidays at Xcite pools for all children under 15.

Mon to Fri 10am-4pm at Xcite pools at Armadale, Bathgate, Livingston, Whitburn, Broxburn and Linlithgow. (Programme also runs at West Lothian Council run facilities at Inveralmond Community High School, Deans Community High School and at Fauldhouse Partnership Centre).

We are Kuk Sool Won

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Be amazed at what you can achieve www.ksw-livingston.com www.ksw-bathgate.com

Classes: Wee Warriors (4-6 years); Kids (7-12 years); Youth & Adults (13years+) Classes throughout week in both Livingston and Bathgate No previous martial art experience needed

07793 012426

Library Information 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 Wednesdays Mon & Fri: 9.00am - 5.30pm Tues & Thurs: 9.00am - 8.00pm Wed: 10.30am - 5.30pm Saturday: 9.00am - 1.00pm Please note Registration Services are now available by appointment only.

Mondays 2.00 – 4.30 Wednesdays 10.30 – 12.30 Fridays 2.00 – 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.

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.

Bookgroup 1st Tuesday and last Thursday of each month at 6.45-7.45pm Drop-in Employment based computer class every Thursday from 10.00-12.00, open to everyone.

Summer Reading Challenge 2014

On until the end of the holidays. All children 4 – 11 years are welcome to take part in this 6 book summer reading challenge. Fun activities and prizes for everyone that takes part. Sign up for free and receive a free poster to start of your challenge.

Mythical Maze Activities in East Calder Library

Mythical Creature Treasure Hunt – can you spot all our Mythical Creatures?- this will be an ongoing challenge throughout the summer.

Pumpherston Library Drumshoreland Road, Pumpherston, EH53 0LF 01506 280996 or email: pumpherston.lib@westlothian.gov.uk Opening times Mon 14.00 - 17.00 Wed 14.30 - 16.30 Thurs 14.00 - 18.00

Mobile library timetable Alternate Tuesdays in Kirknewton: Linburn Centre 10.00 – 12.00 Kirknewton Primary 13.15 – 14.15 Kaimes Crescent 14.20 – 14.45 Sawmill 14.55 – 15.15 Roosevelt Road 15.20 – 15.30 Brae Kirk Avenue 15.30 – 15.45 Roadman’s Way 15.55 – 16.15 Alternate Wednesdays in Mid Calder: Almondside 13.30 – 14.30 Spottiswoode Gdns 14.40 – 16.20 Market Street 16.30 – 17.30 Alternate Thursdays in Kirknewton: Kirknewton Primary 09.30 – 11.30

Bookbugs Bookbug West Lothian delivers free story, song and rhyme sessions for babies, toddlers and pre-school children in local libraries, working in partnership with the Scottish Book Trust.

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Bathgate Music Festival 2014 4th to 7th September Now in its 7th year, the Bathgate Music Festival has gone from strength to strength and 2014 will be no exception. The festival aims to celebrate numerous different styles of music such as jazz, soul, traditional, classic and rock music and will feature a combination of professional musicians, bands and local performers.

The BMF is predominantly a FREE music festival open to all genres and ages. We aim to increase the profile of the local musicians and bring new music into West Lothian through the various events that we run.

Over the main Festival weekend this year we will be running in excess of 30 events in local bars, restaurants and venues. A large outdoor festival stage will be erected in the centre of the town, at the Steelyard, on the Saturday where live music will be played throughout the day from some big up-andcoming artists such as Pronto Mama and The La Fontaines who went down a storm at T-In-The-Park last weekend.

The full schedule of events will shortly be available on www.bathgatemusicfestival.com The Ambition Bathgate and the wider West Lothian community has a very strong musical heritage and passion and it’s the overall aim of the BMF Committee to nurture and promote this heritage for the local residence and businesses.

The Support As this is a free festival we rely fully on the support and funding from local businesses and organisations and we are extremely grateful to all the sponsors for supporting BMF2014, without your continued support we simply could not make this happen.

If you would like to get involved via sponsorship for BMF2015 please get in touch at enquiries@ bathgatemusicfestival.com The Committee A tireless bunch of volunteers of all ages and walks of life dedicate their spare time to making sure the festival runs smoothly. The year long process starts immediately after the festival ends in September and again without the dedication and hard work from this team we would not be able to achieve this. If you would like to join the BMF2015 committee please get in touch at enquiries@bathgatemusicfestival. com West Lothian Schools Now firmly an annual event the BMF committee for the first time this year worked closely with the West Lothian Schools to run an inter-school Battle of the Bands competition.

2 Heats and a Final saw around 20 local youth bands come together to fight for some amazing prizes.

Watch out for the announcements for the 2015 West Lothian Schools Battle of the Bands towards the end of the year.

“The Bathgate Music Festival is a predominately FREE music festival open to all genres and ages�

More news and plenty of pictures at https://www.facebook.com/BathgateMusicFestival

Clubs & Classes

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

Firefly Arts Firefly Arts provide fun and friendly theatre, film and drama workshops for children and young people (5 to 25 years) in venues across West Lothian.

Call 08447 744496 or email admin@firefly-arts.co.uk for more information on our current programme.

Firefly Arts Ltd, Howden Park Centre, Livingston, EH54 6AE. www.firefly-arts.co.uk

Lothian Running Club 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

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 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 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 Rab McCulloch on 07920 482216.

Let’s put the fun back into football.

All welcome.

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

East Calder Old Folks Club

EAST CALDER Zumba with Lindsay Monday East Calder Church Hall 7 to 8pm Tuesday Simpsons Primary School Bathgate 7.15 to 8.15pm Wednesday NEW VENUE Uphall Station, Uphall Institute Hall, Wednesday 7 to 8pm Facebook Zumba with Lindsay.

Tel: 07834 183084

Forget-Me-Not Cafe East Calder Church Hall, Manse Court Last Thursday of the month, 10am – 12pm.

A meeting place for people with dementia and their carers of all ages. Drop in and join us for information, support and social activities.

Supported by Alzheimer Scotland and East Calder Church.

For more information please phone 01506 533 116.

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

All abilities welcome, a social way to get fit, make friends and enjoy local countryside.

Contact Dawn on 01506 883330 or 07806 772935 for more details.

East Calder Community Centre Last Thursday of the month, September to April 1.30pm - 3.30pm.

Pensioners and non-pensioners welcome.

Contact Carol Anne Murray (Secretary).

East Calder Ladies’ Circle East Calder Community Centre Second Thursday of the month, September to May at 1.30pm - 3.30pm.

Secretary: Mrs E Bennett, 73 Mansefield, East Calder, West Lothian EH53 0JE.

East Calder Youth Club East Calder Community Centre Fri 6.15pm - 8.45pm. Ages 10 to 14 yrs.

Cooking, football, baseball and other outdoor sports, pool, video games, board games and arts/crafts.

Contact Gary Sneddon 01506 774473

New Mums Group 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

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

East Calder Playgroup Now located in East Calder Community Centre.

Mon-Fri 9:15am-11:15am from 2 years For the best introduction to your child’s education - lots of fun to be had! £4.50 per session.

Contact Carol on 07748 053340

Rainbows, Brownies and Guides East Calder Primary School Rainbows Wed 6.15 – 7.15pm Brownies Tues 6.30 – 8pm & Wed 6.30 – 8pm Guides Mon 7 – 8.50pm & Wed 7.30 – 9pm Contact Gillian Maben 01506 880640

Toddler Clinic East Calder Health Centre 1st Tues of every month.

Drop in for advice and support 1.30 – 3.30pm

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

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

Needlecraft Club East Calder Community Centre Thur 7.00pm - 9.00pm Contact Maggie on 01506 791306

KIRKNEWTON 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

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Daytime Pilates Classes Kirknewton Village Hall: Thursdays 9.10am to 10.00am Kirknewton Green Room: Fridays 9.10am to 10.00am Whether you just want to move more and improve your muscle tone, or whether you want to enhance another sport you enjoy…

Spaces are limited so to find out more, book a taster session or learn about other classes contact me on elise@ekpilates.co.uk. You’ll also find me on facebook.com/ekpilates or www.ekpilates.co.uk

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

Kosy Kaff Kirknewton Village Hall Fridays 4pm – 5pm term time.

Free home baking, hot chocolate, games and activities for primary school aged children. See www.knec4jesus.org.uk for more information.

Douglas Pilates Classes Designed to help achieve health and fitness goals through expertly designed exercises.

Because classes are limited a maximum of 12 people, you will get plenty of personal attention.

To contact Susan Douglas and for classes info visit http://www.douglaspilates.co.uk/

Hatton Sports Club Tennis and squash.

Burnwynd, Kirknewton. Social and competitive play.

LTA-qualified tennis coaches.

Contact Carol Blamire 01506 880208

KASPARS Afterschool Club. Kirknewton Church Hall.

Afterschool care Mon - Thu 3.15 - 6.00, Fri 12.30 - 6.00. Breakfast Club Mon - Fri 8.00 - start of school.

Call 07871 791000

Potter Around Studio at Overton Farm, Kirknewton, EH27 8DD Clubs including oil painting for both children and adults, jewellery workshops, fused glass, candle making, knitting, scrapbooking, kids craft club, Warhammer club. Craft shop, beads, children’s parties, baby prints and more. Plus drop in any time for pottery painting.

For all class times, bookings and more information call 01506 238961 or email chat@ potteraround.co.uk. www.potteraround.co.uk.

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Kirknewton Play Group Kirknewton Village Hall Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9am – 11.15am. Ages 2- 4 ½ years. £5.00 per session.

Call in and see us during session times.

Kirknewton Women’s Rural Institute Come and join us for a friendly evening of craft, demonstrations and fun.

2nd Thursday of each month, 7.15pm in Kirknewton Church Hall

Kirknewton Stompers Walking group, meeting at Kirknewton Park entrance on Park Terrace.

Every Wed 7.30pm. Join the group on the community facebook page where people post details of the walk, or any other time they are walking.

Kirknewton Runners Meet at Kirknewton Park every Monday at 19.30

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.

Facebook: Physio Pilates Classes

MID CALDER 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.

Mini Music Makers Glenalmond Hall, Main Street, Mid Calder, EH53 0AN Weekly interactive music classes on Thursday mornings in Mid Calder.

Singing games and rhymes are used bring these interactive music education classes for pre-school children and their parents/carers to life. Booking enquires: claire.ashwood@nycos.co.uk, 0141 287 2943.

Find out more: www.nycos.co.uk/mini-music-makers

Mid Calder Mother and Baby Group Institute Hall Tuesdays 10.00 Please call Vicky Ramsay for details on 07515 495101

Folk Club Meets every third Tuesday of the month 8pm at the “Tap Shop” The Midcalder Inn, Mid Calder

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

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

Mid Calder School of Dance Mid Calder Institute Hall.

Highland, Disco Tues 6.00pm - 7.00pm and Fri 6.00pm - 9.00pm. Various ages.

Contact Heather 01501733054.

Yoga Classes Masonic Hall Wednesdays afternoon class 1- 2.30pm and evening class 7.30 -9pm.

Contact Linda Bibby 01506 884115 www.wholebodybalance.co.uk

The Willows Playgroup School Lane Mid Calder.

Children from 2 - 5 years (nappy changing facilities). Mon - Thurs 9 - 11 am. £5 per session (snack provided).

Further information available from Karen on 01506 882832.

Rainbows, Brownies and Guides Rainbows Wed night, Brownies Tues night, Guides Mon and Wed nights.

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

Mid Calder Baby & Toddler Group Institute Hall. Tuesdays 9am - 11am. £1.00 per parent/carer. New parents/carers, toddlers and babies welcome.

For further information please email christiealldridge@hotmail.com

Mid Calder Camera Club Institute Hall, Market Street Wed 7:30pm – 9:45pm All levels of photographers are welcome.

For more information, visit www.mccc.org.uk or call Steve Collier at 01506 881398 or Gordon Scott at 01506 882616.

Mid Calder Colts FC Teams covering all ages, playing soccer 7s, 11-a-side and also a soccer school.

For more information see the Colts’ website www.mid-calder-colts.org Contact Carole 883934 contact@mid-calder-colts.org.

Welcome Cafe Glenalmond Hall Every Tuesday 10am-12noon.

This is a Fair Trade Cafe all proceeds of which to the Vine Trust in Peru.

Do come along and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and some home baking with friends.

Choral Highlights Ladies’ Choir

West Kirk of Calder Service 9:45 am every Sunday.

Interim moderator : Rev Dr AJ Groenewald 8 Manse Court, East Calder, EH53 0HF. Tel 01506 884585

Pumpherston United FC

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)

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

Church of Scotland

WEST CALDER West Lothian Fibromyalgia Support Group

POLBETH

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.

Polbeth W.R.I. 1st Wednesday of the month at 7pm.

Come along for an interesting programme of talks and demonstrations.

New members always welcome.

Further information on 01506 435708.

18th West Lothian Scout Group

PUMPHERSTON Uphall Station Creative Play Meets in Uphall Station Institute Hall.

Tues 1-3pm and Thurs 9.30-11.15am.

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 Saturday, check programme with the Rangers on 01506 882254

West Kirk Hall, West Calder.

Beavers Mon 6-7pm Cubs Wed 6.16-7.30pm Scouts Thurs 6.30-8pm.

Girls and boys 10.5 - 14 years.

Contact Jean Walkinshaw 01506 873638.

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.

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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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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

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Index of Advertisers Accessories Stick and Cane Shop 17 Accountant/Bookkeeping AKT Kevin Thomson Accountant 40 Aerials Aerial Man 14 Architect Plan-It 34 Barbers TJ’s Barbers 22 Bathrooms Bathgate Bathroom Studio 6 Beauty Hey Gorgeous 20 The Toning & Beauty Clinic 20 Utopia Hair and Beauty 23 Bowling Club East Calder Bowling Club 10 Bridal Shop Nota Bene Design 22 Building Services Almond Building Company 15 Build-It 34 David Hastings Building Surveyor 19 Dean Jones Building Services 38 Cafe Bay Tree Cafe 4 Car Bodywork Chips Away 44 Colin Nixon 64 Finishing Touch 45 Smart Tech Vehicle Solutions 34 The Wheel Specialist 35 Car Sales Colin Nixon 64 Hermiston Motor Co 2 Car Service/Repair AMK Auto Centre 7 Colin Nixon 64 FairDeal Autos 35 Hermiston Motor Co 2 Kirknewton Garage 45 LVS Garage Services 5 Pumpherston Autocentre 44 Carpet Cleaning and Upholstery C&W Cleaning Services 28 Cleaning Doctor 28 Hydro Kleen Scotland 29 Charity Ableworld 13 British Heart Foundation 24 Children’s Activities Honey Pot Ceramics 4 Jane Goulding School of Dance 53 Children’s Nursery ABC Nursery 53 Chiropodist Barefoot Chiropody and Podiatry 22 Foot Clinic 20 Livingston Chiropody & Podiatry 21

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Cleaning Services Cleanleeness 27 Complementary Therapies Tormain 24 Computer Repairs Sprint Computer Repairs 40 Dance Supplies Highland Dance Shop 53 Dentist Balerno Dental Care 21 No 9 Dentist 22 Double Glazing DC Double Glazing 18 Red Hot Windows 28 Supreme Windows 14 Electrical Services A&A Electrical 18 Riddell Electrical Services 42 Simply Electrical 18 Fitness Marriott Dalmahoy Leisure Club 11 Norton House Health Club & Spa 33 Florist Quite Contrary 55 Vicky’s Flowers 55 Furniture Grove Bedding 32 Garage Doors Max's Garage Doors 15 Garden & Landscaping Bruce Henderson 42 D Greaves 42 Maxwell Treecare 42 Woodford Timber Products 43 Golf Club Baberton Golf Club 10 Hairdresser CM Hair 4 Jane & Friends 22 MM Stylist 20 Utopia Hair and Beauty 23 Handyman 1st Call Handyman 42 Home Improvements AC Contracting 41 Ian Merriman 19 S & S Home Improvements 63 Supreme Windows 14 Jewellery Jewellery Workshop 55 Joiner Central Scotland Joinery 31 Craigcrook Joinery 18 Geoff Vinter Joinery 15 Kitchens Alba Kitchens 6 Locksmith Caledonian Locksmiths 40 Martial Arts Training Kuk Sool Won 57

Mobility Med-Ecosse 39 Oven Cleaner The Clean Team 28 Painter/Decorator Braekirk Decorators 18 DM Decorators 15 Nu-Walls 18 Physiotherapy Centre for Sport and Exercise 10 Picture Framing The Frame Shop 25 Plasterer Nu-Walls 18 Plumbing Services Derek MacDonald 15 EPH Scotland 19 Property Maintenance AC Contracting 41 Cleaning & Maintenance 15 TML Decor 14 Public House Black Bull 49 Restaurant Al Borgo 48 Ratho Park Carvery 48 The Sky Kitchen 48 Roofing Thomson Roofing Services 28 Soft Furnishings KnightShades 37 StyleRite Blinds 29 Storage Storage Containers 40 Takeaway The Sky Kitchen 48 Telephone Engineer John McGraw 4 Tiler B Edwards Tiling 38 Service with a Tile 18 Tile-a-ramic 18 Timber / Sawmill Bruce Henderson 42 Traders Quality Scheme West Lothian Trusted Trader 38 Tree Surgeon Maxwell Tree Care 42 Vet Pentland Veterinary Clinic 4 Watch Repairs Jewellery Workshop 55 Wheel Repair Finishing Touch 45 The Wheel Specialist 35 Windows Red Hot Windows 28

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COLIN NIXON MOT SALES & SERVICE CENTRE

Looking for a quality, reliable second hand car?

Come to a local well-established business for honest advice and excellent customer service.

On-site selection of pre-selected quality, low-mileage vehicles ... or tell us what you need and we will source a suitable vehicle to your specification and budget

All vehicles have had our stringent pre-sales service 12 month warranty* We only deal with good quality cars so you can buy with confidence

Tel: 01506 882 185 Email: info@colinnixonautosafe.co.uk Web: colinnixonautosafe.co.uk Edinburgh Road, East Calder EH53 0ET

ESTABLISHED OVER 25 YEARS *some vehicles excepted