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BathgateCommunityCentre:ClubsProgramme Plus local Halloween What’s On businesses, 2 for 1 at Bramble Cottage! community information & more!

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The community magazine for Bathgate and Torphichen

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VOUCHER

ME S S AG E FROM THE EDITOR

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s the evenings draw in it’s time to check out what clubs there are on in the local area in the evenings, check the full programme of what’s on at Bathgate Partnership Centre on pages 8-9, as well of course as the Clubs and Classes pages.

There are some great reader offers in Konect this month. YOLO Bar have some great menu and drinks packages, and Boho Chic Hair & Beauty are running an introductory offer, see page 11. A new play centre and eatery opens on Blackburn Road, Bramble Cottage, and they also have an offer for Konect readers to check it out, see the article and voucher on pages 30-31. And if you’re already thinking about your next break – don’t overlook local motorhome hire company, who are offering a special discount for Konect readers, see page 13.

All our usual columns are here. I especially love Nic’s parenting column this month, and we have a quick round-up of halloween events in West Lothian.. Thanks for reading Konect and supporting local businesses and organisations!

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

COVER IMAGE: TRICK OR TREAT! See our Halloween-themed 'What's On' section on page 43

FEATURES Bathgate Community Centre Programme 8 Home Improvements: Cosy Autumn 14 Garden Project 19 Property Matters 20 Health & Beauty 26 Bramble Cottage 30 Music Review 32 Recipe & Food Notes 35 Visit West Lothian 40 Parents in West Lothian 41 COMPETITIONS & PUZZLES Crossword & Sudoku

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COMMUNITY Halloween What’s On Clubs & Classes

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

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ARTWORK/COPY DEADLINE: 13th of the month prior to print.

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HOME IMPROVEMENT

As the days get shorter, Harvey Bruce Interiors shows us how to create a cosy home you’ll love to come home to...

It’s that time of year again when the mornings get a little chillier and the nights draw in! Whilst we’re facing the awful return of darkness and typical British weather, there are a few things we can look forward too; Christmas, party dressing, and getting our homes all cosy of course!

ABOVE: Why not transform your existing furniture into something fun and stylish?

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MAIN IMAGE: Urban clay 65mm wooden venetian blinds provide a stunning backdrop to this beautiful bathroom.

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GARDENING PROJECT

As the days shorten and we start retreating into our homes perhaps we should cheer ourselves up with some fresh houseplants?

They can bring life to our rooms and add style to our interiors. Many of them can also help to purify the air we breathe so bringing health into our lives as well! By choosing the right plants for the conditions you have you can enjoy this group of indestructible houseplants as permanent residents in your home.

The important thing is to identify the light conditions in the various places you would like a plant.

In very bright light, on a sunny windowsill, you can choose from many succulents all with interesting shapes – Jade Plant, Aloe, Cacti and the very fashionable Rhipsalis.

In a shady position, where you can only read a newspaper for an hour or two in the middle of the day, choose Peace Lily, Mother-in-law’s Tongue, Cast Iron Plant or trailing Sweetheart Vine.

Between these two extreme positions you would be able to read a newspaper all day. So this might be on a west or east-facing windowsill or up to 5ft (1.6m) away from a window. Try Dracaena, Spider Plant, Devil’s Ivy, Umbrella Plant, Zamiocaulas (sorry about its name!) or Christmas Cactus. For more details pick up our ‘purple piglet project’ leaflet from New Hopetoun Gardens.

Spider Plant The gardening project is contributed by New Hopetoun Gardens. Pick up more of their weekend garden projects from the garden centre.

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PROPERTY MATTERS

Will

become a thing of the past?

If you currently own a family house and expect to move to somewhere “more practical” once the children have grown up, you might need to reconsider your plans.

According to recent research the current demographic shift to a low mortality/low fertility society is creating a new generation of future homeowner. As the population is living longer, people are lingering longer in their various life stages before moving on.

You can't move back in and live with us. Your Mother and I are moving in with your Grandparents.

One of the predictions is that by 2026, almost 80 per cent of the adult population will be ‘adkids’ - an amalgamation of adults and kids, who are quite happy to rely on mum and dad for longer, primarily as a result of higher housing and living costs. This, in turn, leads to an increase in the age at which these ‘Peter Pans’ leave home, get married, and have their first child, with a knockon effect on future generations. For example, women now have their first child at an average age of 26.7 years, and by 2026, this is predicted to rise to around 29 years.

It is predicted that parents will spend less time being ‘empty nesters’ and more time in the ‘sandwich’ generation, where they experience simultaneous demands from both their elderly parents (who are living longer), and the ‘adkids’ who haven’t yet left home.

So if you have teenagers and are pushed for space, don’t bank on them moving out in the foreseeable future. And if you are currently buying a property, perhaps you should consider purchasing something bigger than you currently need in order to provide enough space, perish the thought, for your extended family!

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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.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

One of the most troubling things about being stressed is believing we can't control how we feel. So understanding how stress works can really help.

In our brain we have a basic, but effective, 'guard' - called the amygdala. As we evolved on the African plains over hundreds of thousands of years, our guard kept us safe from wild beasts, and it continues in just the same way today. As soon as it recognises a threat it sends stress hormones into our body. Our heart rate increases, we breathe more quickly, our muscles get filled with blood- so that we're ready to fight or run for our life.

Now that's all fine if we're facing real danger ... but modern life poses very different 'threats' for most of us. Thankfully, our 'thinking brain' or neocortex has developed to handle complex challenges. But it can't work so well when our guard is pumping stress hormones into our system which we don't actually need and have no way of dispelling.

Crucially, the guard can't tell the difference between a real 'threat' and something that's just inside our head. So whenever we worry we end up feeling alarmed, with our mind-body system unbalanced. And then we worry about how awful we feel too … Let's stop doing this to ourselves.

Let's be hopeful, and kindly to ourselves ... with a new plan to take care of our inner world. After all, if we don't, who's going to?

This column is contributed by Rosanna Veitch. “I have worked as a counsellor for 30 years, I see clients of all ages and with all forms of emotional distress in my peaceful therapy room at my home.

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Dry, dull, dehydrated hair can be reawakened with some simple tweaks to your routine.

Did you know the surface of the hair is covered in a cuticle layer? Close-up it looks like fish scales, and if all these scales are sitting up and open the light won't reflect in the same way it would if they were sitting smooth and flat.

Basically what we need to focus on for shiny hair is shutting that cuticle down so it's as flat as possible and reflects the light again.

The 3 keys to shinier hair: A good conditioner. Shampoo opens the cuticle and cleans the hair, conditioner shuts it down and smooths it. Always invest in a good quality conditioner Cold water rinse. Hot water opens the cuticle and is great for washing. Try cooling it down a little after conditioning to close the cuticle down and increase shine Blow dry your hair with hot air, go over it afterwards with cool air which will not only close the cuticle, further making it shiny, but it will set the hair holding your style for longer

The Hair column is contributed by Sophie Laidlaw.

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14 O G R TH P A O EN N D C IN TO G B ER

FEATURE

Accessible Play | Food | Nature CLIMB AT THE COTTAGE: Come and have fun at our Grand Opening on 14th October

WILDLIFE AND NATURE THEME: Joanne and Jillian in ‘Owl’s House’

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In no particular order, accessible play, good food and wildlife are the three passions of the local people behind the new constructive play centre and eatery that is opening in Bathgate this month.

Jillian has been a private nanny for 25 years and Joanne has worked with children and adults with additional support needs for 20 years. Aside from their careers, good food is a shared passion and they regularly attended food fairs with their own bread.

With many ideas swirling around that they were keen to put into practice, they initially planned to open an eatery with a small but special play area. “It has ended up though as a smaller eatery within a large play area!” says Jillian.

Having found an easily accessible site with plenty of parking on Blackburn Road, Bathgate, they are in the process of transforming a unit into a country cottage with wildlife garden. Enter the “cottage” for reception, then proceed through the garden gate into the “outdoors” garden and woodland adventure park. “The concept of Bramble Cottage is to bring the outdoors in,” explains Jillian, “so it has an outdoors feel but without the rain and wind!” It is in fact all indoors, but in a very large airy room decorated with a woodland theme.

Joanne and Jillian are passionate about inclusion and this is one of the main features of Bramble Cottage – to be accessible and fun for children of all abilities.

“Typical soft play centres are not always accessible for kids with additional support needs,” says Joanne, “but Bramble Cottage is not soft play. It’s a constructive play centre which makes us different. It’s about inclusion, mixing socially and acceptance.” A range of sensory toys and equipment go alongside the indoor park and play equipment to enrich and improve the experience for all kids. There are quiet areas; a separate area for the under 1s, and a whole range of other carefully thought-out aspects to make it as accessible as possible.

The theme is wildlife and nature. “There is so much to be gained from looking at nature, moving away from electronic devices for a moment and just enjoying what is around you,” says Jillian. “We wanted to use

this as a theme to raise awareness and appreciation for the environment we have around us locally.”

Woodland creatures and their habitats form a different focus for each play area allowing children into the animals’ homes to utilise social skill learning through imaginery play. They can make soup in Rabbit’s Kitchen, draw a picture in Squirrel’s Art Studio or read a story in Owl’s Tree House.

When I visited for this article, the team of builders was still in full flow, but these multi-talented ladies are doing quite a bit of the practical work themselves, painting the murals and making furniture. There are of course the usual health and safety compliance hoops to jump through associated with a soft play and eatery, but they are almost there and the grand opening is 14th October.

The food is all made from scratch and Jillian and Joanne will be closely involved with the food preparation. “We’ve devised a single menu for adults and children and it is all child-friendly, quality food, not processed. We’ve got owl’s cookies and coo, fox’s finger lickin’ chicken. Our aim is to make the menu suitable for those with food intolerances, and 80% can be adapted for any weaning stage or dietary needs.”

UPCOMING EVENT - Halloween Fancy Dress Ball

They have so many other ideas: birthday parties will be tailored to birthday child’s needs, with parental assistance, rather than set packages. There will story-telling; activities that support the curriculum for excellence; animal handling sessions on occasions, They are in discussion with the local food bank regarding complimentary visits for families in receipt of food bank vouchers; and much more.

Saturday 28th October 2017 Monster Mash Disco, games, Gruesome food and much more. Tickets: £10

‘Buy one, get one free’ on entry, plus 10% off in the eatery with this voucher. Voucher expires 31st October 2017 (One voucher per visit).

Helen-Jane interviewed Jillian and Joanne of Bramble Cottage Constructive Soft Play & Eatery for this article.

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MUSIC REVIEW

As in the best tragedies, the great pop stars each have a turning point following which things are never quite as enjoyable again. Yes, they do. No, they do. They just do, right? Often this involves a left turn into an unfamiliar musical genre, intended to refresh but which serves only to alienate and raise suspicion of creative impasse.

Sometimes calypso is involved. Consider the twin 1983 horrors of Wings of a Dove by Madness and Right By Your Side by The Eurhythmics. Other methods include the jettisoning of melody, as with Britany Spears’ I’m A Slave 4 U (written by Prince by accident in his sleep), or latching on to proxy creditability - see Kylie’s attempt to become indie via the Manic Street Preachers (highest chart position 22).

So, to Superdrug perfume supplier Taylor Swift’s magnum opus “Look What You Made Me Do”

whereby the world’s highest paid female pop star takes part of a song by Right Said Fred and makes it worse. Seemingly under the delusion that the feelings of one multi-millionaire about being disrespected by some other multi-millionaires is of any interest to anyone that isn’t in the mirror, Swift manages to combine the worst qualities of atypical songs by earlier peaked musicians. Lazy rhymes are dragged tortuously over a melody with the complexity of a nursery rhyme, breaking down completely where the chorus should be. Combine this with the narcissism of the video suggesting the artist believes changing her outfit had created scores of unique and identifiable characters a la Bowie, and we are all in for swim off the deep end.

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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Chocolate and orange are perfect flavour partners and these lovely individual puddings taste delicious served warm with custard or cream.

Ingredients: 3 small clementines or satsumas, thinly sliced 175g unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for greasing 175g caster sugar 3 large eggs, beaten 125g self-raising flour 50g cocoa powder, sifted 1 tbsp fresh orange juice 2 tsp orange zest Custard or cream, to serve

Serves 6 Ready in 1 hour 30 mins Tip: You can cook the puddings a few hours before serving then simply re-heat in the microwave. Turn out onto a microwave plate and reheat three at a time on High for 30-45 seconds.

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Preheat the oven to 180°C, fan 160°C, gas mark 4. Butter and line the bases of 6 x 175ml metal pudding basins with circles of baking parchment.

Place a slice of clementine or satsuma in the base of each basin and press 2-3 slices around the sides.

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Put the butter and sugar in a bowl and, using an electric mixer, beat until pale and fluffy.

Gradually beat in the eggs then sift over the flour and cocoa powder and fold into the creamed mixture with the orange juice and zest.

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October

is the month of darker evenings and Halloween but no need to fear West Lothian has lots of amazing things on offer.

The fascinating character of Bonnie Prince Charlie is looked at in more depth at the beautiful Linlithgow Palace. The Fountain of Wine event will be held at the palace on the 14th & 15th and is included in the attractions admission price.

Take in some of the most beautiful classical music that Scotland has to offer with performances from The Passacaglia Baroque Ensemble, on the 7th and The Joachim String Trio, on the 28th, both at Linlithgow Academy Theatre. www.linlithgowartsguild.co.uk Get out into the crisp October air and explore the beautiful nature of West Lothian. Hopetoun House are hosting an event this month focusing on the Fabulous Fungi that can be found on the grounds.

Taking place on the 15th why not head along?

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Halloween is upon us, so head along to Almond Valley for their Spooky Happenings event running between the 7th to 31st, mysterious creatures will emerge from the dark corners of the old farm so beware. Look out for any unwanted spirits down the dark corridors of Linlithgow Palace at the ExFEARience from the 27th – 29th. Tour the eerie palace ground, hear tales from the past and meet some unexpected characters along the way.

With the nights getting darker indoor shopping is the perfect solution. Head along to The Centre and Livingston Designer Outlet to browse through a wide range of amazing retailers and grab a bite to eat at one of the many high quality food outlets.

For more information, or the latest on all the great things to see and do in West Lothian please visit:

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"Dino-dress"

PARENTS IN WEST LOTHIAN

...accidentally smash the patriarchy while looking spiffingly prehistoric I’ve never given much thought to what my favourite cretaceous-era creature is (has anyone?) but in recent weeks I’ve been forced to ponder this matter, and submit to repeated questioning regarding my preferences.

The reason? Penny has discovered the world of dinosaurs. Upon meeting my youngest, if you do not already have a preferred ‘terrible lizard’, worry not; you will be assigned one.

“Mummy what is your favourite dinosaur? Mine is Tyrannosaurus Rex. Yours is Gallimimus.” I’ll take your word for it, Penny …

I’ll freely admit that my two-year-old can now name more dinosaurs than I can, and in some cases can actually explain the etymology of their names – “Mummy, triceratops means three-horn-face!”

How did this come about? Let me explain …

Several years ago, my brother who lives in the land of far away (actually no, it’s Cambuslang) recommended to us an app that his kids loved called “Storybots”. The gist of the app is that 5 colourful robots explain all manner of concepts from the colours to the days of the week, from software programming to dinosaurs, all through hilarious songs and various kinds of animation.

Fast forward through about 2 years of indifference to this app, and now both of my kids can’t get enough of it. The first set of songs on the app is about dinosaurs, and so they are now de rigeur in all their forms – particularly with Penny.

You’ll have read recently about the uproar caused when John Lewis announced they were introducing gender-neutral clothing. I’ve got to say I’m pretty pleased about this because in the past week I’ve been trawling various websites

and shops in the hope of finding clothing that depicts dinosaurs that aren’t wearing dresses, covered in love hearts, or in the act of applying lipstick. Ok, yes I’m exaggerating a bit but it is pretty striking how gender-specific clothing can be.

I saw a picture of one of these “PC-gone-mad” gender-neutral garments that has everyone up in arms – a canary yellow jumper with grey dinosaurs (yes Penny, they are Apatosauruses, thanks for that …) on it. As I gazed upon it, my lid failed to flip. My blood remained entirely tepid. My sanity remained as intact as my lifestyle will allow. I simply couldn’t figure out why someone would object to a wee girl wearing stuff that isn’t pink, and has a dinosaur on it. The mind boggles …

As it happens, I have a dress of my own that I call the ‘prehistoric apocalypse’ dress, which features volcanoes, lava, and proper-looking dinosaurs cavorting round its hem … I’ve just ordered a second identical one with the sole intention of cutting it up to sew a matching dress for Penny.

Maybe this is us unintentionally smashing the patriarchy, maybe my female offspring just loves what she loves. Only socio-cultural dinosaurs are likely to care.

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

They juggle hectic work schedules with the everevolving demands of their two tiny overlords and also squeezing in time for each other!

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Spooky Happenings at Almond Valley Heritage Centre 10am - 5pm every day. This year’s theme is skeletons (with the random polar bear). Our bony friends will be lurking in hidden corners around the site, sharing clues on the secret trail. They’re just one part of the spooky silliness that takes over between 7th October and the night of Halloween.

THURSDAY 26TH OCTOBER Caterpillar Club Discover nature and the outdoors with your toddler. Explore through crafts, stories, songs and outdoor fun! Suitable for: Parents and toddlers (age 2-4) local to Polkemmet. Meet: Outside the Classroom, Polkemmet Country Park. Time: 10am-11.30am Cost: Free. For information and booking please contact the countryside rangers on 01501 743905, email: polkemmet@westlothian.gov.uk SATURDAY 28TH OCTOBER All Day Halloween Party at Almond Valley Heritage Centre 10am – 8pm. Almond Valley remains open into the depths of the night (or at least, until 8pm). It’s a gently scary occasion ideally suited for the under 10’s, with strange things happening throughout the day, and a programme of games, activities, and monster dancing starting from 5pm.

Standard admission applies and there’s no need to book in advance. Come dressed to kill.

SUNDAY 15TH OCTOBER Lantern Making With West Lothian Countryside Ranger Service. Create luminous lanterns from willow and paper just in time for dark nights and Halloween. Suitable for families Meet: Almondell Visitor Centre Time: 2pm-3.30pm Cost: £4.65 per Lantern. For booking and information contact the rangers on 01506 882254, email: almondell&calderwood@westlothian.gov.uk MONDAY 30TH & TUESDAY 31ST OCTOBER Scream Teas at Almond Valley Heritage Centre 5pm – 7pm. A wholesome three-course after-school meal of blood, eyeballs and other oddities, served at your table by zombies and night-cats. It’s the sort of occasion when all the family can huddle around a cauldron and share its grizzly delights. Also be apple dooking, glow-in-the-dark soft play, goody bags, and other gently scary fun.

Places are very limited and prior booking is essential. £12 per person, with both adults and children sharing and enjoying the strange nutrition.

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Lindsay Anderson Zumba New zumba class in Boghall primary school - community wing. Tuesdays 7-8pm. Facebook: zumba with lindsay. Mob: 07834183084 Email: lindsayandersondance@yahoo.co.uk 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.

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. The Club was established 50 years ago and we celebrate our anniversary year which began in Sept 2016. 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 7pm – 9pm 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 7:30pm9:30pm 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, Soft Play, Baby & Kidz Times. Please see our events page on facebook for class times and prices, or call Kidzeco Bathgate on 01506 815534.

2nd 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.

The Stone Ring 40 King Street, Bathgate. Beginners Self awareness & Development. Mon 7-9.30 pm (approx) £6.50. Moot - Every 2nd Wed of the Month. 7-9.30pm (approx) £5. Thai Chi Fridays 6.30-8.30pm (approx) £25 per month.

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 MOMS (Mums Offering Mums Support) Kidzeco, 20-24 George Street, Bathgate, EH48 1PW. Mon 1pm– 3pm. Group for new and expectant mums to meet other mums, share ideas and experiences and generally have a chat and a cuppa! £1 includes hot drink. Call Kidzeco for more info 01506 815534.

Regal Music Club The Regal Theatre, Bathgate. For anyone who loves music. We meet fortnightly on Wednesdays. 7.30pm to 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 including refreshments.

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Bathgate Reading Group Simpson Library, Bathgate. Meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 6.00pm, all adults are welcome.

Bathgate Memory Cafe Kaim Park Hotel, Edinburgh Road, Bathgate. A meeting place and caring supportive group for people with dementia and their carers. The Memory Cafe runs the 1st Monday of every month from 1.30pm to 3.00pm. For more information please contact Alzheimer Scotland on 01506 533114.

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 based in Bathgate 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 Ex-service 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 information see www.rycbathgate.com or contact us via our facebook page.

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 Bathgate Theatre Company Ever wanted to be onstage or help out behind the scenes?

Bathgate Theatre Company are always looking for new members to take part in their annual show which takes place in November with rehearsals usually being every Thursday from 7pm – 9pm at the Regal Community Theatre, Bathgate. Annual members fee £30 plus £10 insurance if going onstage. For more info contact the Secretary on bathgatetheatrecompany@gmail.com or visit our website www.bathgatetheatrecompany.moonfruit.co.uk Kirkton Park Tennis Club Welcoming new members to join our developing tennis club! The tennis courts at Kirkton Park in Bathgate have recently been resurfaced and are now open for use. For further information on our club go to our website: KirktonParkTennisClub.co.uk. You can also find us on Facebook. Learn, Play, Enjoy!

Scottish Seniots 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.

Physio Led Pilates The Pyramids Fitness Centre, Bathgate, Friday mornings at 10am & 11am. At Physio Led Pilates you can feel assured that exercises will be performed safely, effectively and modified to the appropriate level for you under the expert guidance of an experienced Physiotherapist. For booking and further information please see www.physioledpilates.com 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.

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 or email opal@cyrenians.scot www.cyrenians.scot 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 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 or email opal@cyrenians.scot www.cyrenians.scot

WESTER INCH 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 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.

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

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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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