Konect Bathgate April 2018

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PLUS: Recipe & Food Notes, Gardening Project, Puzzles and more inside!

The community magazine for Bathgate and Torphichen

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ooking through this issue of Konect Livingston I think it sums up a lot of what I love about producing this magazine: there is always something new to learn about the wonderful range of things people do locally. This month I interviewed a footgolfer (I’d never heard of it, either) and local ladies who started out arranging one fundraising party and ended up running a charity. You have a chance to win a couple of tickets to their party this year...see page 9.

Plus all the regular columns from our local contributors.

Tis the season when the garden springs into life. For ideas and inspiration for all gardens, large and tiny, or if you need a hand with yours, there are plenty of local companies who can help out. And we’re lucky to have Gardening Scotland, the national gardening and outdoor living show, just up the road at Ingliston. They are running a competition for Konect readers to win tickets to the show this year, see page 15.

Once again, thanks for reading Konect and supporting local businesses.

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

Cover Image: Easter Fun, Sunday 1st April

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FEATURES The Butterflies Charity Garden Project Health & Beauty Home Improvement Property Matters Recipe & Food Notes Music Review Parents in West Lothian Footgolf

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COMPETITIONS & PUZZLES

Gardening Scotland Competition

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COMMUNITY

Clubs & Classes INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

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The Konect Directory is delivered to 10,000 homes throughout Bathgate and Torphichen. Copies are also left at the library, convenience stores, post offices and other locations around Bathgate.

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BUTTERFLIES BALL, 21ST APRIL 2018 HILCROFT HOTEL, WHITBURN “Mum and dad loved to dance. They used to just glide across the floor as if they were floating.”

Margaret McQueen is explaining to me why the annual Butterflies Ball is the main fundraising event for The Butterflies Charity that she helped set up and run. I met her, and board member Amanda McQueen, in Livingston last month.

Along with her sisters Elizabeth and Charlotte, Margaret started fundraising about five years ago. Their family had experienced a series of traumatic health incidents, and after their parents passed away they wanted to give something back in return for the fantastic support they had received, in particular from cancer charities.

It was an easy decision to stage a party.

“Mum and dad loved to party,” says Margaret.

So the first Butterflies Ball was announced, to be held at the Hilcroft Hotel in Whitburn.

Deciding to do it was easy; pulling it off was harder! A couple of days beforehand, the live band they had booked cancelled, but at the last minute the Funky Bumpers from Bo’ness were available. They turned out to be brilliant, and have played at the Ball every year since.

“It is always a great party,” says Amanda.

“The Funky Bumpers are brilliant, a range of music, something for everyone. You can be on the dance floor all evening!” There is a three course meal and raffle.

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I ask why they set up their own charity, rather than fundraising directly on behalf of others.

“It just grew,” explains Margaret. “The first ball we organised was just that – it was our way of doing something for three causes, we picked one each. Then we started doing other fundraisers during the year. We needed to be a registered charity to deal with it properly.”

“We want the event to be accessible to all,” says Amanda. “Charity parties can be very expensive, by the time you buy the ticket, travel, outfit, and then perhaps feel obliged to bid on auction items. The Butterflies Ball tickets are just £35, which is great value for a three course meal and live band. There is no auction or other things for sale that you need to feel obliged to participate in. Just a good fun night out in the local area!”

For more information, to buy this year’s Ball tickets or raffle tickets, see the Butterflies website at www.thebutterfliescharity.co.uk or The Butterflies Charity on Facebook. You can buy raffle tickets to support the charity even if you are not attending the Ball.

Helen-Jane Shearer interviewed Margaret McQueen and Amanda McQueen, board members of The Butterflies Charity, for this article.

Helen-Jane is the editor of Konect magazines and lives in West Lothian with her family.

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GARDENING PROJECT them to the canes with sweet pea rings as they grow. Start feeding with a liquid feed like Tomorite after six weeks and once they start flowering you must pick each week to stop them setting seed. A bunch of sweet peas makes a lovely gift if you find you are getting more than your vase can cope with!

Create a wigwam of gloriously scented sweet peas in a pot or in the ground to give you a Summer Spectacle!

Our Purple Piglet Project leaflet explains everything you’ll need and how to go about the job. Its best to use 8ft (2.4m) bamboo canes pushed into the soil and tied at the top. If you are using a very large pot fill it with John Innes No.3 compost, if planting in the ground work in some general Growmore fertiliser.

The young sweet pea plants are pretty tough so you can safely plant them this month, two plants at the bottom of each cane, water well and start fixing

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GARDENING

For advice on how to spruce up your garden, as well as gorgeous plants, garden tools and accessories, Show Garden inspiration, hand-made crafts, gourmet foods and a great day out for all the family, then visit Gardening Scotland 2018.

This year’s show takes place from Friday, 1 June until Sunday, 3 June at the Royal Highland Centre Edinburgh and it is the biggest plant sale in the country. Early bird tickets are available online at www.gardeningscotland.com, so book early to save money.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

HOW MANY BRUSHES? A lot of clients ask me about managing their hair at home. Are lots of expensive products neccesary? How many brushes?

My answer is keep it simple, find one good product that does it all. Something ideally with hold, volume, shine and heat protection.

I recommend asking your hairdresser the best brush to suit you. I like to use a paddle brush on longer hair and finish with a ceramic round brush. This will add velvety shine, smooth the ends and close down the cuticle of your hair. One of the most important factors of a good blowdry is using a nozzle on your hair dryer. This genuis addition will make your life easier as it directs the airflow. So many people don’t use it, and although it’s great for a quick blast off without a nozzle, it can make hair very difficult to actually style.

The direction of airflow is so important so when it’s concentrated at the root pointing upwards it will add volume and lift, pointing downwards it will add shine and again close the cuticle. A good hairdryer is also essential and worth spending money on. The ghd air is a firm favourite for fine to normal hair.

Alternatively if you have a head of thick, unruly hair the babyliss pro Italia brava has a turbo mode that will actually change your life.

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Many people think of trauma as being related to extreme incidents, such as experiences of war or awful accidents. But ‘sub-threshold’ trauma is common and can be devastating in our search for a happy life.

Neuroscientific research shows us why events which are experienced in situations of high distress are processed as trauma - and what’s more exciting - why ‘Rewind’ works to set us free from the ongoing impact of past painful situations.

Because the brain is a pattern-matching organ, traumatic memories are triggered whenever anything in our environment, or a thought or feeling, has a similarity to that event. And hard as we might try, it’s impossible to change by ourselves the impact these memories have on us.

It’s not about being strong or clever or forgiving, or anything like that. They feel the way they do because they’re stuck in the emotional brain and so, whenever the memory is rekindled, we get the feeling that we had at that time.

Helping people to lay unpleasant memories in the past, where they belong, is my favourite ‘tool’.

‘Rewind’ is completed using guided imagery, and people usually feel relaxed and relieved afterwards. It’s swift and effective, and I don’t even need to know the story of the event being worked on - I just facilitate the healing of the memory, which frees people to live more fully in the present.

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Engineered wood (sometimes called multilayer or laminated) is made from layers of solid timber or a veneer of solid timber on top of MDF, plywood, chipboard or softwood, with a balancing veneer beneath. A top layer of at least 5mm allows for limited sanding if necessary.

Laminates generally comprise a resin-impregnated decorative paper surface layer (with photographs of real wood) bonded to a thin MDF or chipboard core. Cheap versions are not awfully durable, but more expensive versions are tough and have long guarantees.

They are beautiful, natural, healthy, and get better with age – wooden floors are ideal almost everywhere.

Sand back old boards – often the simplest and cheapest option, although not every floor is worth sanding. If there are too many nails, or the floor has woodworm, is uneven, or is of poor quality, replacing it may be better. Before sanding, mend or replace any damaged boards, preferably with matching second hand boards (new boards should be stained later to match), and hammer down protruding nail heads.

Using reclaimed boards - the aged patina of reclaimed boards is beautiful, but they are not much cheaper than new boards. Common problems include woodworm, ingrained dirt and stains, damage, variations in thickness or colour, and the presence of old nails. Ask where the wood came from and how it has been stored – timber that has stood outside may be useless or would need to dry out considerably before reuse. Pine is cheaper than oak, and narrower boards are cheaper than wider ones.

A new timber floor - can be fitted anywhere in the house, on solid or suspended floors, though they’re not advised for bathrooms or other wet areas (as wood expands and contracts with humidity). You can fit a timber floor with underfloor heating, though timber does not give quite as high a heat output as concrete. When retro-fitting, it may be possible to lay new boards over old ones – but only if they are even, and usually covered with 18-20mm of ply as a base. Remember that your floor level will be raised and ensure you avoid any pipes and wires that run beneath the existing floor when fitting.

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Timber floors are given ‘grades’ describing their appearance. They vary but are often called ‘select’, ‘natural’ and ‘rustic’ or ‘country’. ‘Rustic’ grades are the cheapest and ‘select’ the most expensive.

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STAINS: may be oil or water-based. May still need a finish for protection.

WAX: gives a lovely sheen and smell, but requires regular re-waxing.

OIL: gives a natural finish and protect the woods, but again needs re-applying regularly.

UV-CURED OIL & WAX: almost like lacquer, but with the look of oil or wax.

LACQUER & VARNISH: available in hardwearing matt, satin and gloss finishes, but don’t give such a natural finish.

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PROPERTY MATTERS

There is a strong argument for creating maximum exposure for a property during its time on the market, and much of the effort and resources of a good estate agent are spent achieving the right exposure in the right places.

However, one of the most powerful ways of securing a fast sale at a high price can actually result from minimal exposure – or rather exposure only to a select few!

It works by taking advantage of the fact that people enjoy being offered something on an exclusive basis, especially when it is a property that is “just about to come onto the market”. So, offering new instructions “offmarket” to pre-registered “hottest” buyers first, can often result in sales that were never even advertised! Additionally, agents who are able to credibly promote to potential buyers that they also have properties that don’t appear on their website or any portals creates a curiosity and a feeling that the buyer could be missing out on something good. This encourages buyers to register their search criteria directly with the Property Manager so they can then gain access to a potentially popular property with little or no competition.

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the asking price during these early days of marketing and (b) don’t want to lose out.

Many sellers like the idea of an initial period of quiet marketing too, especially in instances of a marriage break up, a death in the family, a prominent house in a small town, financial difficulties or any other reason where people don’t yet want it to be publicly known that they are selling. The concept also reduces the risk of overexposure or of the property “going stale” on the market.

Of course, it does rely on a strong register of qualified buyers, extensive knowledge of the local area and some ‘good old fashioned estate agency work’ which, in the days of a heavy reliance on internet advertising, is often overlooked.

The monthly Property Matters column is contributed by Craig Turpie. Craig is a director at Turpie & Co Estate Agents and Letting Agents with extensive knowledge of the West Lothian Property Market and over 20 years experience in bespoke sales and marketing. @KonectDirectory

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SPOTLIGHT

moment for sellers, so there is absolutely no cost to you if your house doesn’t sell.”

The Your Move premises has been surrounded by scaffolding for a little while, as essential maintenance was carried out on the roof. It has been a tricky time, but they have taken the opportunity to refurbish the interior too, and have now re-opened the branch with a fresh new look.

“Not only can we guide you through the buying, selling or conveyancing process, Your Move offers landlord and tenant services, and a range of insurance products.”

Lesley Proudfoot, manager at the Linlithgow and Bathgate offices, says, “Everyone is welcome, existing and new customers. It’s a good time to sell and a good time to buy. We offer friendly advice on all aspects of property, and are running a ‘no sale, no fee’ incentive at the

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FOOD & DRINK

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These quick and easy desserts make a delicious sweet treat for any occasion.

Ingredients:

Method:

• Juice of 2 large lemons

1. Mix the lemon juice and sugar in a bowl and stir until the sugar has dissolved.

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2. Place the mascarpone in a large mixing bowl and beat with a wooden spoon until soft and smooth.

Gradually beat in half the lemon sugar mixture, beating well after each addition.

3. In a separate bowl, whip the cream until softly peaking. Gently fold the cream into the lemon mascarpone mixture. If it is a little too firm, fold in 2-3 tbsp of milk or single cream. (Add the zest of 1 lemon to the cream mixture for an extra citrus kick.)

4. Dip four of the sponge fingers in some of the remaining lemon and sugar mixture then arrange in the base of four glass serving dishes, breaking to fit if necessary. Spoon half the mascarpone cream mixture on top.

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MUSIC REVIEW

Got to search for something new This month men in their fifties who are awash with early pension funds but can only take pleasure in purchasing ever more ludicrous versions of albums they already own can get excited about paying £120 for the first Roxy Music album, otherwise available for the last ten years for a fiver but now out in a box that contains an extra 3 discs of outtakes, radio sessions, a 5.1 remix (no, me neither) and Bryan Ferry’s phone number.

If you are not scared of hearing something new, whilst more Stereolab meets Buzzcocks than Roxy, the new single from Hookworms, “Static Resistance”, provides synth excitement and punchy melody in a way that should satisfy even if the last thing you bought was “Virginia Plain” in 1972.

Hookworms consider themselves the unluckiest band in pop, and if material this good goes unrecognised then they may well be cursed.

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More guitar vs electropop tunefulness can be found on the intriguingly titled “Ghosts of my Dead Cats” from The Chemtrails. Intriguingly titled in that for all the Sleeperesque guitar and Pulpish keyboard flourishes the various layers of vocals are mixed so low as to become unintelligible. Fine if you are an angry low-fi indie shouter but criminal in a great pop song. This is a production trend (detectable to a lesser extent in the Hookworms single also) that I hope reverses soon. All the best pop has vocals above all, otherwise how can they burst out through that tiny speaker on your phone?

Incidentally, I’m not immune.

I’m fifty and last week bought a 3CD set of Morrissey B–sides.

Let do as I say and not as I do be whole of the law.

The monthly music review is contributed by James Kerr. James presents the Regal Music Club show on Regal Radio (www.regal-radio.net) and is a member of the local band ‘Snakeskin Shoe Review’.

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PARENTS IN WEST LOTHIAN

...avoid cabin fever and get physical at the zoo instead It won’t have escaped your notice that winter kind of messed up this year. In much the same way as one might dramatically slam a door to signal the end of an argument, but then have to sneak huffily back in again to collect a forgotten handbag - winter left, made a rather unexpected return, then left again.

The snow brought chaos and suffering to the central belt – with West Lothian bearing a fair brunt of it. Cars were briefly concealed beneath sparkling drifts, pints of milk assumed the status of legal tender, and children everywhere finally had a real life reason to sing that blasted song from Frozen … “Do you want to build a snowmaaaaaan?”

As for the Jengaengas, we spent 4 full days under virtual house arrest – while other’s progeny were keen to get out and mess about in the white stuff, mine declared it ‘too cold, too snowy’ and instead insisted ‘I want Moana and a blanky!’.

This was fine for about the first 24 hours. But rainy-holiday caravanners, long-haul bus journeyers, and airport-delay endurers, if they have kids, can all identify with the crunch point which comes when you finally run out of activities to keep them happy.

Too much pent up energy and boredom eventually translates into heated squabbles over hitherto un-noticed toys, hysteria over a total refusal by Quinn to stop repeating a random word (“Nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing …”) or Penny falsely accusing Quinn of various petty assaults.

We had to get out.

When we were finally able to move the car out of our street, the children were coiled as tight as springs, and desperate for excitement. We decided to look further afield for adventure, and through a chanced-upon post on Facebook, became aware of Fife Zoo. Fife Zoo is still developing as an attraction, but some areas of it are already in action – 32 | BATHGATE

luckily for us, the soft-play and café were two such areas!

After a longer than usual drive to get to a soft-play, my little ones scrambled out of the car like a pair of highly strung whippets. We entered, and no time was wasted. Quinn was in his element – striding about purposefully, whooping with glee as he ventured into this unchartered landscape of vinyl-covered foam and colourful plastic balls.

Such was his vigour and gusto, he very quickly managed to have a massive nosebleed, and only reluctantly tore himself away from the soft-play frame to have it looked at – “Oh no Mummy, red bogies!”.

Penny’s excitement was relatively short lived since she played for around 15 minutes before becoming exhausted and cuddling up to me for a snooze.

After much playing, and after stuffing our faces with delicious goodies from the café (including a particularly good salted caramel cookie), I bundled the babies back into the car, and within minutes of pulling out of the car park, both were fast asleep.

My two certainly won’t forget being tired out by Fife Zzzzzzzzoo!

The monthly Parenting column is contributed by Nicola Jengaenga. Nicola lives in West Lothian with her two pre-schoolers and hubby Channa.

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accessible sport. The Bridgend Footgolf Club has members of all ages, both men and women.

FEATURE

First things first, what do you wear for footgolf?

I see a smattering of Argyle pattern socks and tops in many of the photos I’ve looked at. “Wear pretty much what you’d wear for football, but no studs on your boots. The studs are too harsh on the golf greens.”

O F T FO G Yes, it is what it sounds like...

“I’d never heard of footgolf until you called me about this article,” I say to Declan Reid when we meet in the Black Bull Inn in Mid Calder to discuss his upcoming UK footgolf tour.

“Neither had I until 18 months ago!” he responds.

And here he is now, representing Scotland in footgolf tournaments and raising sponsorship to get himself to the next level.

Spell checker is underlining the word footgolf in red in my word processor as I write this article, so it’s not made its way into the Word dictionary yet.

What is it?

Footgolf is exactly what it sounds like – kicking a football into a course of holes. A fairly new sport, it’s seen an explosion in popularity in the past two years and is being considered by the Olympic Committee for inclusion as an Olympic sport.

Where does West Lothian sit on that map?

“There is one footgolf club in West Lothian, at Bridgend Golf Club, near Linlithgow,” says Declan. “Bridgend is a brilliantly maintained course. We’re in a league with footgolf clubs in Cumbernauld, Roodlea in Ayr and Caprington in Kilmarnock. So long as you can kick a ball, you can have a go at footgolf.” It doesn’t require the athleticism of football; you go at your own pace in small teams around the course, making it a very

Footgolf is played with a standard size 5 football on an existing golf course, kind of superimposed over the golf course but with the 21” footgolf holes just off to the side of the golf greens.

Golfers and footgolfers co-habitate quite happily; the usual rules of courtesy on the course apply.

Most footgolfers have a background in playing football, and there is a smattering of national and international ex-professional footballers in the sport. With its focus on precision, I ask Declan if training in footgolf would be a good idea for all footballers? “It’s quite a different skill really,” he explains. “Yes, precision is important in football, but when you’re passing the ball it has to arrive at your team member with momentum. In footgolf, you’re aiming at a fixed spot and you want the ball to stop at that point.”

Declan first came across footgolf at Conifox Garden Centre in Kirkliston where they have a wee course for kids. His football mad kids loved it. Declan looked it up, found the club at Bridgend, booked the course and is now hooked on it. With a dedicated footgolf course at Gatwick, courses such as Celtic Manor hosting footgolf events, and former England and Liverpool striker Stan Collymore giving footgolf attention on his show in February, the sport’s profile is definitely on the rise. I pass a message of solidarity to Declan’s wife, “Hang in there, I’m sure the prize money will increase

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Try Footgolf! Bridgend Golf Club are offering a free bacon roll when you book a round of footgolf any weekend in April.

Mention Konect when you book, and bring this voucher to claim your bacon roll on the day.

The Bridgend course is an 18-hole footgolf course alongside the 9 hole golf course. £13 for a round, plus £2 ball hire, but you can bring your own size 5 ball. No football studs. Open every day til 8pm, public bar serving food. Bridgend is West Lothian’s only footgolf course and is affiliated with UK Footgolf. www.bridgendgolfclub.com

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Declan is seeking sponsorship to help him cover his costs.

“This year I will be playing in the Scottish Tartan Tour, UK National tour singles and pairs events. I would also like to continuing representing Scotland in the Tri-Nations event, having a 100% win record from my international debut against England.” He has a range of business sponsorship options including organising company footgolf days out.

If you are interested in helping, please contact Declan via the Bridgend Footgolf Facebook page (West Lothian Footgolf) or call Bridgend Golf Club on 01506 834140 and leave a message for him.

Helen-Jane Shearer interviewed Declan Reid for this article. Helen-Jane is the editor of Konect magazines and lives in West Lothian with her family. @KonectMagazines

BATHGATE BATHGATE FAIRTRADE GROUP Bathgate Fairtrade is a small group and welcomes more members locally to promote fairtrade in Bathgate and West Lothian, providing information about fairtrade and opportunities to buy fairly traded food and other items with stalls in various locations. If you are interested or want to know more please contact the secretary Gillian Reid on 01506 653366 or Email: mrs_g@btinternet.com RAINBOWS, BROWNIES & GUIDES Rainbow units (girls 5-7 years) Tues & Wed nights.

Brownie units (girls 7-10 years) Mon, Tues & Wed nights. Guide units (girls 10-14 years) Tues & Thurs nights. For more information see www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved or Email: westlothiangirlguiding@gmail.com.

ADDRESS: Willowdean, Linlithgow, Bridgend, West Lothian, EH49 6NW TEL: 01506 834140 or 07977 142021

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

BATHGATE & DISTRICT FLOWER CLUB We are a friendly group who meet third Monday of each month, Sept to June (except Dec), 7.15pm in the United Reform Church Hall, Majoriebanks Street, Bathgate. We have a Floral Art demonstrator at each meeting who designs around 5 arrangements which are given as raffle prizes. Contact Nan Tait, Chairman, tel: 01506 676965.

BATHGATE HISTORY GROUP A friendly group who meet on Wednesdays at 2.00pm in the Tryst behind St John’s Church, Mid Street, Bathgate. We have interesting speakers on various topics with tea and coffee served. A warm welcome awaits old and new members. We meet from the first Wednesday in September through to the following April. For further information contact Dorothy on 01506 652505.

SIMPLY PLAY Provides flexible after school care and holiday programmes for children aged 5-14.

Our clubs are based in Simpsons Primary School Community Wing and Bathgate Partnership Centre. We offer a range of indoor and outdoor play experiences until 6pm Mon-Fri. Sessions are paid for as they are booked with no fee for `holding` an unused space. For more information visit www. simplyplay.org or call 01506 856444.

ANY DOG ‘LL DO RESCUE GROUP A friendly group of volunteers based in and around Bathgate.

Looking for new members to help raise awareness and fundraise for the dog rescue charity. A good way to meet new, like-minded people and have fun at the same time. Contact Lyn Pattison on info@ anydogildorescue.org to find out when the group will next meet and how to get involved.

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31ST WEST LOTHIAN SCOUTS Scout Hall, Majoriebank Street.

Thursdays 7:00pm-9:00pm BATHGATE CONCERT ORCHESTRA We are a friendly, enthusiastic group of musicians and are always happy to welcome new players of whatever level. We rehearse on Friday evenings during school term time from 7:30pm-9:30pm at St John’s Church Bathgate.

Anyone interested in coming along to join us should contact the Secretary Joan Proven at Joan_Proven@hotmail.com Tel: 0131 331 3187. See www. batchgateconcertorchestra.org.uk.

You can also find us on facebook.

WEST LOTHIAN 50 PLUS NETWORK New members always welcome for educational, social, recreational and cultural activities. Monthly meet-ups, visits and day trips. Over 25 different activity groups, including arts, crafts, walking, theatre etc. See www.westlothian50plusnetwork. co.uk or call 01506 635510. Office hours Mon - Fri 10am - 2pm.

YOGA CLASS For people living with long term conditions.

Bathgate Community Centre, 5–6.30pm on Wednesdays. Class is run by KICC Active Lothian, a partnership with MS Therapy Centre Lothian. £5.50 per class or £20 for four weeks. First class is free! Call Joanna on 07436 102726 to book.

BABY AND TODDLER ACTIVITIES Kidzeco, 20-24 George Street, Bathgate, EH48 1PW. Range of baby and children’s activities including Hartbeeps, Yoga Babiez, Baby Sensory, Iyengar Yoga Warriors and Kids Iyengar Yoga Warriors.

Please see our events page on facebook www.facebook.com/ kidzeco for class times and prices, or call Kidzeco Bathgate on 01506 815534 2 BATHGATE GIRLS’ BRIGADE Meets on Wednesday evenings in St John’s Church Halls, Mid Street. Explorers P1-3 Girls: 6.15pm - 7.30pm. Juniors P4-7 Girls: 7.00pm - 8.30pm.

Brigaders S1-S6 Girls: 7.00pm - 8.30pm. Please contact Alison Weddell (Captain) on tel 07710 619264 or email alison.weddell@ gmail.com for further details.

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BATHGATE PLAYGROUP Bathgate Partnership Centre.

Mon–Fri 9-11.30am and afternoon sessions Mon & Wed 12.30-3.30pm NEWLAND CONCERT BRASS Friendly band based in Bathgate.

We welcome brass and percussion players of all ages and abilities.

Training Band Mondays 6 – 7pm in Bathgate Partnership Centre.

Junior Band Mondays 6.30 – 7.30pm in Bathgate Partnership Centre. Senior Band Mondays 7.45 – 9.30pm in the band hall on Belvedere Rd. For more information see the website at www.newlandconcertbrass.org.uk REGAL MUSIC CLUB The Regal Theatre, Bathgate. For anyone who loves music. We meet fortnightly on Wednesdays. 7.30pm – 9.30pm.

Come along to chat, discuss, meet new people, eat biscuits. You don’t need to play or sing but if you do there is always a chance to perform. Check out the facebook page or just drop in. £2.00 including refreshments.

BATHGATE READING GROUP Simpson Library, Bathgate. Meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 6.00pm, all adults are welcome.

BATHGATE MEMORY CAFE A meeting place and caring supportive group for people with dementia and their carers. The Memory Cafe runs the first Monday of every month between 1.30pm and 3pm at Rosemount Gardens, Mid Street, Bathgate (Sheltered Housing Complex). Contact 01506 533114 or just turn up and be assured of a warm welcome FRIENDS OF POLKEMMET COUNTRY PARK Group meets on the second Sunday each month between 10am – 12pm to carry out practical conservation projects in Polkemmet Country Park. Dates for 2015 are: 12/04; 10/05; 14/06; 12/07; 09/08; 13/09; 11/10; 08/11.

Please contact the Ranger Service on 01501 743905, Polkemmet@ westlothian.gov.uk or visit the Friends of Polkemmet Facebook page if you would like to join us.

WEST LOTHIAN TABLE TENNIS CLUB West Lothian Table Tennis are a friendly club who are always happy to welcome new people who have played in the past or would like to pick up the sport for the first time. Whether you are seven years old or 70...Everyone is welcome!

Meet at Bathgate Academy. For further information contact: David Stephen, Club Secretary david.stephen2@sky.com or 07979 095772. See www.wlttc.co.uk.

PARANORMAL INVESTIGATION GROUP We’re looking for people to join our small group. Will meet on the first Wednesday of the month 7.30pm venue tbc. Investigations to be carried out approximately every 6-8 weeks at various locations around West Lothian and beyond so own transport essential. Both believers and skeptics welcome.

Must be over 18. Please contact Tracey at ghost.scotland@outlook. com for further information.

WEST LOTHIAN RUN Little Runners – free kids running classes, Sundays at Boghall Community Wing 11am – 12pm.

See www.westlothianrun.org.uk for details and to register.

GENERATION DANCE BATHGATE St Mary’s Hall, Livery St. Every Friday 10.30am– 11.30am. Join the community dance club for anyone over 60 years. There’s no need to book, just turn up. Regardless of your mobility, independence and experience, come along, try us and tell your friends. Seated / adapted dance for people with mobility aids and other challenges is our speciality. Everyone can take part. Suggested weekly donation £3. Can’t come but want to know more? Call: Joanne on 07521 358 239. www.generationarts.co.uk ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Exservice male/female organisation.

The Club offers comradeship, social activities, e.g. golf, fishing and bowling events. Bingo, cabaret and dancing. Our function hall is available for hire by members, families and friends.

Friday night bingo 8.00 pm; Karaoke Saturday night in the Lounge. Watch notice Board for special events.

BATHGATE BRIDGE CLUB Meets every Thursday from first Thursday in October until the last Thursday in May at EU Church Hall, Church Park, Marjoribanks Street, Bathgate. 6.45 for 7.00pm start. All Welcome. Contact Georgette Nicol 01506 203498 for more information.

THE REGAL YOUTH COMPANY Regal Community Theatre, Bathgate. Music workshops for 13-25 year olds - Monday evenings 7pm to 9pm, £2. Drama workshops for 13-25 year olds - Wednesday evenings 7pm to 9pm £2. For info see www.rycbathgate.com or contact us via our facebook page.

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THE TREE CLUB Office at 19c South Bridge Street, Bathgate.

West Lothian’s only afterschool club for children and teenagers with additional support needs.

Stimulating and creative activities with high staff to child ratio. See www.thetreeclub.org.uk KIRKTON PARK TENNIS CLUB Interested in improving your tennis game? Check out our club info at KirktonParkTennisClub.co.uk We offer a free trial social session!

Hope to see you on the courts soon. Learn, Play, Enjoy!

SCOTTISH SENIORS COMPUTER CLUB James Young Bar, Hopetoun Street, Bathgate. For the over 50s to find out what you can do with your computer, laptop, iPad/tablet or smartphone device. Enjoy the experience; learn and share!

Thursday mornings 10am - 12 noon. Contact : Chris Cosgrove.

Bathgate Computer Club. Call 01506 656153 or just call in.

gentle physical activity, quizzes and games. We also love a good chat over a cup of tea! All welcome, cost is just £1 per session. Get in touch if you’d like more information, with Cyrenians OPAL (Older People, Active Lives) on 01506 815815, email opal@ cyrenians.scot or visit our website www.cyrenians.scot NEW PILATES St. Mary’s Hall, Livery Street, Bathgate. Monday evenings 6pm for intermediate/ advanced levels and 7pm for beginner/intermediate levels.

Improve posture, flexibility, strength and stability with classical pilates. For booking and further information, contact Maria on 07513 116490 or mariahybszerpilates@gmail.com or check out website mariahybszerpilates.weebly.com

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WEST LOTHIAN SUB AQUA CLUB Come along and join us on a Tuesday evening at Xcite Bathgate swimming pool. Not sure if scuba-diving is for you? No problem, we can offer you a taster ‘Try Dive’ to let you experience the freedom of diving. Training is carried out at your pace and our instructors are fully qualified and experienced divers so you will be in safe hands. As a not-for-profit organisation you will be surprised how little our training costs. To find out more, visit our website www.westlothianscuba.co.uk or come along to Xcite Bathgate at 8pm on a Tuesday for a chat by the pool.

WESTER INCH PARENT & TODDLER GROUP Thursday mornings 9am - 11am. £1 per adult and 50p per child. For more information contact us via our facebook page Wester Inch Parent and Toddler Group or email on westerinchtoddlers@hotmail.com

NIBBLE N NATTER Fortnightly get together in Royal Scot Court, Bathgate, where we enjoy coming together and meeting new people.

Have a chat and a choice of biscuits and cakes with a cup of tea. A welcoming atmosphere awaits you! Cost is just £1 and all are welcome. Group run by Cyrenians OPAL (Older People, Active Lives), 01506 815815, email opal@cyrenians.scot or visit our website www.cyrenians.scot

CENTREPOINT CHURCH Simpson Primary School. Sunday Worship Gathering, Weekly 10:30am. Contact: Tom Jackson m: 07540391081 e: tom.jackson@ centrepointchurch.org

ACTIVITY GROUP Are you over 60? Looking to get out and meet new people? Come and join in our activity group in Rosemount Gardens, Bathgate - a mix of

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SIMPSON ART CLUB We meet every Tuesday 7 - 9pm in the community wing of the Simpson Primary School, Bathgate. All over 18, including beginners, are welcome; Regular demonstrations and teaching from professional artists, work in all mediums.

For further information email simpsonartclub@gmail.com.

Contact 07762 933138.

MESSY CHURCH Held by St. John’s Parish Church in Community Wing, Simpson Primary School. Third Thursday of each month 6.45pm-8.15 pm.

Join us for fun, games, craft activities, stories and singing.

All ages welcome. No charge, donations welcome. For more information contact Parish Minister, Rev. Duncan Shaw on 01506 653146 or westlothian@

churchofscotland.org.uk or Rev. Zoltan Safrany on 07411 444 743 email safiref@gmail.com WEST INCH NETBALL Meet on a Tuesday night at Simpson Primary School, Bathgate. Arrive anytime after 7 pm, games played between 7.30 and 8.30 pm. £3 per person, per week. All are welcome.

DOTEKI KARATE CLUB Meet on a Monday night at Simpson Primary School, Bathgate, 4 – 8 year olds 6.30 – 7.30 pm and 8 years to adults 7.30 – 8.30 pm. No previous experience necessary.

Wear a t-shirt, jogging bottoms and bring a bottle of water. For more information visit their Facebook page: Doteki Karate Club; email dotekikarate@gmail.com or phone: 07917351794.

FOOTBALL STAR ACADEMY Meet on a Saturday and Sunday morning at Simpson Primary School, Bathgate for boys and girls aged 5 and 8 years.

Saturday’s Soccer School is between 11 am and 12 noon, Sunday’s Soccer School is 10.30 – 11.30 am. For more information visit their Facebook page: @ footballstaracademy1; email footballstaracademy@outlook. com or phone: 07903877987.

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GIFTS New Hopetoun Gardens 12 GYM/HEALTH CLUB Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club 27 JOB OPPORTUNITIES Developing the Young Workforce 6 JOINER Create Enhanced Spaces 18 KILT MAKER & HIRE The Kilt Studio 5 KITCHENS Create Enhanced Spaces 18 S & S 11 LAWYER Aberdein Considine 39 LEAFLET DELIVERY The Leaflet Lady 40 MOBILITY Ableworld 17 MOTORHOME (HIRE/SALE) Motorhome Escapes 8 PAINTER/DECORATOR Manic Street Painters 25 Nu Walls 18 PROPERTY LETTING & MANAGEMENT Your Move 26 RESTAURANT Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club 27 ROOFING G Hughes Roofing 25 TANNING Sun Shack 7 TAXI & PRIVATE HIRE Bluebird Radio Cars 2 TRUSTED TRADER SCHEME West Lothian Trusted Trader 25 TUITION Kumon Livingston 33 Kumon Linlithgow 33 VENUE Hilcroft Hotel 20 VET Ayrton Veterinary Hospital 28 Riverside Veterinary Practice 29 WEDDING SERVICES Hilcroft Hotel 20

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