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WISHING EVERYONE A GREAT PARTY IN THE PARK M ESSAG E FRO M THE ED I T O R

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e’re just settling back into post-summer-holiday routines, after weeks of trying to make the most of the all-too-few dry days this summer! Wester Inch Community Association welcomes everyone to their annual autumn fayre this month – see page 28 for details.

Most readers will be aware of the local charity Jak’s Den (see information on page 24). This September Jak would have turned 18, and the Birthday Challenge this year is Challenge 18.

Allison says, “We are trying to get folks to do something with the number 18 in it. And we’re encouraging local pubs and restaurants to encouraging folks to “buy a pint” - to donate £3 to Team Jak”. They have also organised a Birthday Bowlathon – details below.

Come along and celebrate Jak’s 18th birthday with 2 games of bowling at Deer Park, 10th September 3.30pm – 5.30pm.

Fizzy juice and chips and lots more goodies.

Have fun in the fantastic Peter Beggs Photo Booth and join in our fun and games. Price £10 per person. Teams of 2,4,6,8. Choose your team name with the number 18 as part of it and book your place by phoning 01506 412302 or email info@teamjak.co.uk All our usual columns are here. Thanks for reading Konect and supporting local businesses and organisations!

Helen-Jane, Editor hj@konectdirectory.co.uk COVER IMAGE: “Poured metal” sculpture, Bathgate

FEATURES Health & Beauty Garden Project Property Matters Team Jak Visit West Lothian Music Review Parents in West Lothian Recipe & Food Notes

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COMPETITIONS & PUZZLES

Crossword & Sudoku

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COMMUNITY

Clubs & Classes

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

After the Summer sun has faded, has your hair too?

The point of power to choose how to be in our lives rests in the Observing Self - that part which can notice what’s happening and make a conscious choice, rather than the automatic, repetitious stuff that makes up over 90% of living.

Just like the learning of any pattern or habit, we can strengthen this ‘attention muscle’ through repetitive practice. Mindfulness - the art of nonjudgmental ‘noticing’ is supported by scientific findings which even describe changes to the brain’s structure - increasing our capacity for empathy, compassion, patience and self-control.

We may agree that life feels much nicer and more manageable when we’re calm. So, perhaps we can gift ourselves with a few moments, here and there through our day, when we gently breathe out slowly and just notice what’s around and within. We don’t actually need to always comment or judge or control - sometimes it’s a relief just to notice ...

Sun and hair are not always the best combination; UV exposure can break down hair proteins causing hair to look dull, feel straw-like and weaken hair’s tensile and physical properties. Thicker hair can be more resilient to the sun’s rays, whilst finer hair will suffer more causing frizziness and potentially breakage.

The best time to refresh your colour is after a holiday. Opt for a semi-permanent gloss to restore vibrancy and shine. Keep your scalp hydrated by drinking plenty of water and restore moisture levels with leave-in masks. If you haven't already, ask your stylist to add Olaplex to your colour which works by holding the bonds that are normally broken with chemical process and putting them back in place.

Ugrade your shampoo routine to something more moisturising immediately after a sunny break. Wonderland loves the Davines ultra moisturising OI range.

Perhaps you can see your mind like a river - each thought a drop of water - one after another, making a stream. Perhaps you can sit on the river bank, just noticing ... and come home to yourself.

And if the flow of the stream seems stuck or the din of its passing is just too loud, please consider calling for a chat 0131 449 2580.

This column is contributed by Rosanna Veitch.

“I have worked as a counsellor for 30 years and am delighted to have been asked to write a little column here. I see clients of all ages and with all forms of emotional distress in my peaceful therapy room at my home. Please feel free to call for a chat. Everyone is welcome, and I'm happy to adjust my fee if money is tight.”

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GARDENING PROJECT

September

is a good ‘tidy up’ time in the garden but it’s not all about plants fading.

There are plenty of plants that bring fresh colour and vibrancy to your outdoor space!

While super ground cover plants like Persicaria affinis superba and Ajuga Metallica crispa or the unusual white flowering Ajuga rep. alba are producing flashes of colour and suppressing weeds; other plants are sending up spires of flowers lifting the eye up and lightening the shorter days. Lysmachia Candella, Lysmachia Ephemerum and Physostegia Crown of Snow have white spires of flowers whereas Physostegia Rosea’s flowers are a cheerful pale pink.

Verbena Bonariensis hovers over other plants beautifully this time of year with small bright flowers and minimal foliage it is a stunning contrast to the strong yellow and black flowers of Rudbeckia Deamii which flowers lower and well into autumn.

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September is a great time to plant up new beds as well as filling in gaps. Plants get some good growing conditions allowing them to establish their root systems before winter so they are ready to impress you with how much they have grown by the Spring. In the unlikely event of a dry September, do remember to water in your new acquisitions until they are established!

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PROPERTY MATTERS

The trouble is, “good enough” is simply not good enough! Amateur photography is often sign of amateur estate agency.

Many estate agents think that it’s ok to take their own photographs. After all digital photography has improved everyone’s photographic skills, especially as it is now so easy to immediately check whether a picture is good enough to use for property marketing.

The trouble is, “good enough” is simply not good enough! Amateur photography is often sign of amateur estate agency. The role of an Estate Agent is to maximise their clients’ sale prospects by ensuring that a property looks its absolute best. That’s why good quality Estate Agents use a professional photographer who specialises in property photography.

There are many issues with property photography that are overcome by using a professional with the right skills, experience, creativity and equipment. If you look at many estate agents images online, you’ll probably see poorly colour-balanced pictures where whites come out a cold blue or jaundiced yellow. You’ll see hundreds of examples of converging parallels, where walls appear to fall outwards or inwards, or where entire buildings seem to be on the verge of falling over altogether. You’ll also see numerous underexposed shots which are light on detail due to the overpowering effect of a bright window in the shot, as well as untidy rooms because the agent has simply not bothered to think about the image being created.

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A professional photographer will, in almost every instance, also enhance images using sophisticated editing software. They can work magic by, for example, removing unsightly rubbish bins, scaffolding or vehicles and even insert a beautiful blue sky even though the photo might have been taken on an overcast day.

When marketing your home, you only get one chance to create a superb first impression – one that will not only attract the right buyer, but which can also have a positive effect on maximizing your eventual sale price. So when choosing the right estate agent to sell your home, do make sure that you choose one who is as passionate about great imagery and that they always use a professional photographer.

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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VISIT WEST LOTHIAN

As summer departs and autumn arrives there is a lot happening in West Lothian this September.

It’s time to let loose at this year’s Party in The Park taking place on the 3rd and, as always, taking place in Kirkton Park, Bathgate! Come along to this family friendly free event to enjoy the last of the summer sunshine. Make a day of it and head into Bathgate town enjoying the shopping, cinema, museum, Xcite Leisure Centre and fantastic range of bars and eateries.

This month marks the return of the legendary Linlithgow Folk Festival from the 6th – 10th. This fun packed 5 day event will showcase some of Scotland’s best folk music talent and will offer a great deal of variety . So whether you want to get up and dance or sit back and relax this is certainly one to clear the diary for.

Look out those bicycles and get involved with the Pedal for Scotland Event on the 10th. The Big Belter race shall be passing through the Bathgate Hills this year via Beecraigs Country Park and Torphichen so whether you are out to compete or show your support make the most of this action packed event.

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MUSIC REVIEW

Empirical evidence notwithstanding, it is the summer, and all over the country the shows are raking in the cash and pumping out the volume on the waltzers. The traditional test for a great pop single is how good it sounds coming out of a cranked up amp whilst you simultaneously fly away and towards the source at ten thousand miles an hour.

Taking an undeserved critical kicking for their new pop direction, Arcade Fire’s “Everything Now” sounds like a distillation of the best of 1985, right at the cusp of when chart pop became a burden. An earworm of a melody plus in-built crowd participation makes this a strong contender to be spoken over as the guys in the control booth scan the crowd for girls who are trying to make their boyfriends jealous.

A very close second goes to The Killers, who obliterate the memory of po faced smashes such as “Human” with the tongue in cheek (and elsewhere) “The Man”. A collision between an already knowing Staying Alive machismo and Bowie-esque funk, this is docked a few points for a sluggish tempo and a punchline telegraphing “FAME!” shoved into your face like a duck hook when you didn’t pay enough attention walking past the stall and now have to play to stop your children crying.

Honourable mention goes to Paramore with “Hard Times”. Getting in early for the summer this has already been out for a few months, but if the sun would stay out then this would be the ideal soundtrack for jewellery flying off and keys hitting the grass everywhere.

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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Wester Inch Autumn Fayre 2017 Saturday 16th September 10.30 - 1.30pm Simpson Primary School, Leyland Road, Wester Inch, Bathgate

Trade Stalls

Young Engineers

Kids Zone

Bouncy Castle

Doteki Karate Club

Refreshments

Football Stars Academy

Fun Fair Stalls

If you would like a stall please email the committee at: committee@westerinchvillage.org A Wester Inch Community Association event www.westerinchvillage.org

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COMMUNITY

Bathgate-based Newland Concert Brass is set to mark its 30th anniversary with a concert on Friday 6th October at Bathgate Academy.

Doors will open at 6.30pm when refreshments will be served and there will be an opportunity to look at photographs from the past thirty years. The concert will start at 7.30pm and will feature both the junior and senior bands.

Tickets priced ÂŁ5.00 (school children free) are available now. For more information please look at their Facebook page and website www.newlandconcertbrass.org.uk

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PARENTS IN WEST LOTHIAN

"Tap! Tap! Tap!"

... keep your cool when your mini-Ronaldinho won’t stop mooning in the supermarket!

This Sunday something alarming occurred – my toddlers disappeared.

Both children, sweet of nature, slightly naughty, but charming in their innocence and pureness of heart, were unexpectedly replaced by two cheeky teenagers who lacked the ability to follow any basic instruction or in fact listen to reason at all.

Sunday started with me being swiftly jabbed in the eye, and told ‘Wake up Mummy, this is Penny’s bed!”. “Back to bed now!”, I growled, but I was eventually forced to concede ownership of the bed. We traipsed out of the door some 40 minutes later for our weekly grocery-shopping ritual …

We stood at the self-service tills, the kids messing about behind us as we scanned our shopping. “You two behave, please.”, I said with rather more hope than recent experience should have afforded me. I heard Penny reciting sections of the current favourite book “The Gruffalo’s Child”, and Quinn chanting ‘up, down, up, down, up, down’ – all sounded relatively innocent so we powered on.

Little did we know that the up/down mantra from Quinn was accompanied by him actually pulling his trousers ‘up’ and ‘down’ in the queue, laughing and exposing his nappy each time to a crowd of shoppers who didn’t quite know what to make of it.

Time to head to Bathgate Xcite Leisure Centre and get ready to experience our first Planet Soccer training session, where hopefully the coach, Graham, would be able to instil some discipline into our unruly children …

What followed was a wonderful introduction to

football which was very age appropriate for my two. In fact it seemed to be an outdoor play and education session with footballs littered hither and thither.

First off was Simon Says – where we followed instructions to sit on, ‘tap’, or lift up the ball as instructed … Quinn tried hard with this and, with superhuman patience, Coach Graham spent time physically picking up Quinn’s legs one by one to show him how to ‘tap’ the ball by resting one’s foot on top of it. He got the hang of it eventually and was extremely proud to be able to do it himself – “Tap! Tap! Tap!” - he actually had to be persuaded to stop …

We then played ‘Pirates Treasure’ – a game designed to practise dribbling skills and teamwork which was frenzied and fun.

Last up was the glory-filled excitement of goalscoring. But first each child had to identify the colours of at least two plastic cones and run to touch them before striking home a decisive shot at the Coach Graham’s prompt of ‘Shoot!’

Quinn did well with the colours and as the moment of triumph arrived he ran to the ball and … “Tap!”, his foot came to rest majestically atop it and he looked up with a grin, his chest swelling with pride in his ability.

Well at least he has been listening at some point …

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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FOOD & DRINK

Delicious Dessert!

A A classic classic with with a a twist, twist, this this creamy creamy rice rice pudding pudding has has added added coconut coconut milk milk for for extra extra flavour and is served with spiced apples flavour and is served with spiced apples in in a caramel sauce. a caramel sauce.

Ingredients: Ingredients: • 50g unsalted butter, • 50g unsalted butter, softened softened • 100g pudding rice • 100g pudding rice • 400ml full-fat milk • 400ml full-fat milk • 200ml coconut milk • 200ml coconut milk • 40g caster sugar • 40g caster sugar • 1 tbsp runny honey • 1 tbsp runny honey • 2 red apples, skinned, cored • 2 red apples, skinned, cored and cut into wedges and cut into wedges • 75g demerara sugar • 75g demerara sugar • 1-2 tsp ground cinnamon • 1-2 tsp ground cinnamon • 2 tbsp apple juice • 2 tbsp apple juice

Serves 4 Serves 4 Ready in 2 hours 30 mins Ready in 2 hours 30 mins

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You can use other fruit slices You can use other fruit slices instead of the apples – try instead of the apples – try peaches or pears or halved peaches or pears or halved apricots. apricots.

Preheat the oven to 150°C, fan 130°C, gas 2.

Preheat the oven to 150°C, fan 130°C, gas 2.

Use a little of the softened butter to thoroughly Use a little of the softened butter to thoroughly grease a 1.2-litre shallow ovenproof dish. grease a 1.2-litre shallow ovenproof dish.

Tip the pudding rice into the buttered dish and Tip the pudding rice into the buttered dish and stir in the milk and coconut milk. Add the caster stir in the milk and coconut milk. Add the caster sugar and stir again. Bake in the oven for 45 sugar and stir again. Bake in the oven for 45 minutes. Carefully remove the dish and give the minutes. Carefully remove the dish and give the pudding a good stir, then stir in the honey and dot pudding a good stir, then stir in the honey and dot with a little more of the butter. Return to the oven with a little more of the butter. Return to the oven for a further 1 hour 30 minutes or until a golden for a further 1 hour 30 minutes or until a golden skin has formed and most of the milk has been skin has formed and most of the milk has been absorbed by the rice. absorbed by the rice.

About 10 minutes before the rice pudding is About 10 minutes before the rice pudding is ready, melt the rest of the butter in a heavy– ready, melt the rest of the butter in a heavy– based frying pan over a medium heat. Add the based frying pan over a medium heat. Add the apple slices and fry for 1-2 minutes, turning once. apple slices and fry for 1-2 minutes, turning once.

Sprinkle over the demerara sugar and cook Sprinkle over the demerara sugar and cook gently, without stirring, until the sugar dissolves. gently, without stirring, until the sugar dissolves.

Stir in the cinnamon and apple juice and simmer Stir in the cinnamon and apple juice and simmer for a further few minutes until syrupy. for a further few minutes until syrupy.

Stir the rice pudding (remove the skin first, if Stir the rice pudding (remove the skin first, if preferred) and spoon into bowls. Top with the preferred) and spoon into bowls. Top with the apples and syrup and serve. apples and syrup and serve.

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BUSTER THE DOG

The last performance in the 2017 series: Sunday 24th September - KIM EDGAR Scottish born and based singer-songwriter Kim Edgar is described as “an already refined new Scottish talent”. Accomplished on both guitar and piano, she has what many have described as an engaging and compelling voice into the bargain.

A warm and engaging live performer who “positively smoulders” on stage, Kim’s songs combine compelling narratives and strong, piano-led melodies, indicative of her degree in English Language & Literature, experience as a children’s writer and her classical piano training.

Torphichen Kirk provides a unique and intimate setting where you experience the music close-up.

Interval refreshments are served in the atmospheric Torphichen Preceptory which adds to the ambiance of this special evening.

Doors open at 6.30 and the concert starts at 7.00.

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BATHGATE 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

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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.

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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.

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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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

APPLIANCE REPAIR Domestic Appliance Repairs BATHROOMS Bathgate Bathroom Studio BLINDS & SHUTTERS Harvey Bruce BUILDER DB General Builders CAR SERVICE & REPAIR Ace Exhausts & Tyres M&S Auto Solutions CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING James Burnett CATERING Food Creations CHURCH Centre Point Church CLEANING SERVICES Clean Bee COMPUTER SERVICES Sprint Computers CONSERVATORIES CR Smith COUNSELLING Rosanna Veitch DOORS uPVC Doors ELECTRICIAN D B Electrics ESTATE AGENT Aberdein Considine Drummond Miller Remax Turpie Your Move EVENTS Party in the Park Wester Inch Autumn Fayre FURNITURE & FURNISHINGS Harvey Bruce GARDEN & LANDSCAPING All Year Round Landscapes Beatson’s Naia Garden Services New Hopetoun Gardens WL Landscaping & Gardening Woodford Timber GARDEN BUILDINGS Champfleurie Estate Ltd

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