Konect Broxburn September 2018

SEPTEMBER 2018

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PLUS: HEALTH & BEAUTY, PROPERTY MATTERS, and more LOCAL FEATURES inside!

The monthly community magazine for Uphall, Broxburn & Winchburgh

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It’s one of those months when I am so excited by the breadth and depth of caring, creativity and energy that myself and other Konect writers dig up in West Lothian to write about. And we don’t even come close to covering absolutely everything that’s going on (although give me a few more years…). Browse through the articles and I hope you’ll see what I mean.

The front cover pictures is a close up of one of the planters in front of the Tally Ho in Winchburgh, from earlier in the season.

There is a really great Community Growing project going on here, see the feature on pages 16-17.

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Our free-range sports writer David has been speaking to Livingston Boxing Club; I think the upshot is that whatever you think about the sport itself, the Club here is doing great things. I visited local charity Carers of West Lothian; and our new Parenting columnist Laura kicks off her column with a charming article about the current craze of rock painting and hiding: if you’ve spotted brightly painted pebbles and so on dotted around in unlikely places, this article will enlighten you!

Community Cement: WLCU.......................... 7 Carers of West Lothian................................... 8 Gardening: Keep summer going................15 Not just planters............................................16 Health & Beauty............................................22 Property Matters............................................26 Music Review................................................28 Sport:Livingston Boxing Club......................30 Parenting: West Lothian Rocks...................32 What’s On......................................................35 Clubs & Classes..........................................36

COVER IMAGE: Not just planters in Winchburgh, see P16

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COMMUNITY

West Lothian Credit Union: Community Cement When you drive you trust your fellow road users will be licensed, insured and not high on something; we trust our politicians to have the electors’ interests at heart; a careless car mechanic is bad enough but imagine similar shoddiness in a mechanic servicing a jet about to transport 350 passengers. That is one giant dollop of trust. We trust that fellow passengers are well-intentioned, not fanatics without respect for life.

Our magazine prides itself on being community focussed. For a community to function efficiently, yielding good quality of life for its members, there must be large measures of trust, concern for fellow citizens, and respect for the rights and safety of others. Am I mistaken in sensing that breaches of basic trusts are rising? Are social media playing a role?

So it’s a pleasure to report a practical and positive example flourishing here in our community in the shape of the West Lothian Credit Union.

The first Credit Union started in 1849 in Germany and by 1900 they were established across most of Europe. As per the template, WLCU is member-owned and not-for-profit.

“Credit” is misleading as both savings and loans are offered. A more accurate title would be “Community Union”. Today’s sophisticated beast operates under the auspices of the Financial Regulatory bodies, providing guarantees of the individual’s capital up to £85k.

John McClay, 58, CEO of WLCU expands: the Union was founded by current chair Nancy MacGillivray in 1998 in a former church in Deans. In 2008, to accommodate growth, WLCU moved to Almondvale centre in Livingston. Current membership is 3000 adult plus 1400 juvenile being proactively encouraged to groove prudent financial habits.

You can join individually, (I did online, it’s nimps!), or via an employer’s scheme.

Some big names offer the salary deduction facility, like West Lothian Council, Fyffes, Weslo Housing.

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elected by the membership to serve 3 years. John explains convincingly that for loanseekers, the Credit Union should be first call as they’re able to be more personal, flexible and understanding (like Banks and Building Socs used to be, remember?)

“Something for EVERYbody” is the Union mantra in the fight to keep vulnerable souls off the dizzying merry-go-round of payday loan companies and sharks.

Savers receive division of profits (i.e. dividends, not interest) as decided yearly by members. Deposits and withdrawals are executed at the office or online, (withdrawals credited at 3 p.m. daily).

The Union is gearing up to roll out its mobile online loan app.

All loan applications are vetted and determined by HUMANS not computers.

John emphasises the Union WANTS to help in crises, unlike Banks that tend to offer to lend you an umbrella under a cloudless sky.

By joining up - a simple online process - you can demonstrate that community trust is not declining but alive and well and living in West Lothian.

Website: www.westlothiancreditunion.co.uk Facebook: West Lothian Credit Union This feature was contributed by David Levin. David is a Liverpudlian living in West Lothian, and describes himself as a writer, sportsman, patriarch and dreamer.

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CHARITY OF THE MONTH

“ Without CoWL I would have carried on feeling low and on my own trying to cope with my caring role ” “ I feel like there is a space I can go to so I get a chance to breathe regularly ” “ I am now accepting and understanding of my son’s condition and I am coping with it now ”

Life has a way of taking unexpected turns, and you can find yourself doing something you never planned on doing. This can be something fantastic ... or somewhat difficult. in place for that too,” explains Carolann.

I met with a local charity this month who are “We provide one-on-one emotional support there for people who find themselves as either on the phone or here at the Livingston unpaid carers for a loved one. Carers of West premises; anyone who is struggling can call Lothian was set up 25 years ago by carers, for carers. “Generally, willingly taking on the us or drop in, and if there is someone role, it does mean that your own life can end available to see you, they will. You can also up on hold, your career impacted, social life phone for an appointment.” Carers of West impacted, and the emotional and practical Lothian are also happy to make the first call – effects on you are significant” says Carolann contacting yet another organisation Turner, one of the support workers at can be overwhelming, so if they Carers of West Lothian. have a name and phone A carer is a person of any age number and permission to The weekly carer’s who provides unpaid care call, they will do that. coffee morning is on a and support to a spouse, Wednesday. Just drop in They offer peer support partner, relative friends or between 10am and 12 noon through weekly coffee neighbour, who can’t live at Sycamore House (address mornings, which are independently without the below) for tea, coffee, cakes, very popular; they carer’s help. The support chat and peer support. Either have a counselling that a carer provides may to chat about your caring service, support groups, be emotional, personal care role, or to switch off and training such as stressand hygiene, cooking and relax in a supportive management, legal advice, shopping, acting as a environment. a powers of attorney clinic, representative and so on. and practical help. Subject to Besides the rewards, there can be hard funding, they also have access times, and self-care for carers to the Creative Breaks Fund which will allow carers to apply for a short break either with is essential. If you’re the one holding things the person they care for, or on their own together for someone else, you need to look after yourself, for your own sake and for the YOUNG CARERS - There are many children person who is relying on you. Anyone who under the age of 18 who are caring for a finds themselves struggling with any aspect parent, grandparent or sibling. They may of their caring role can access support from be heavily involved in nursing care, doing Carers of West Lothian. household chores, or spending time sitting with them for company; they may be helping “Carers may well have health issues their parents look after a younger sibling themselves, and we have various support 8 | BROXBURN

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SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH LEARNING AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES - Carers of West Lothian has this year been selected by West Lothian Council to provide information, advice and support for people with learning and physical disabilities living in West Lothian delivering many of the services that were previously provided by Capability Scotland in Carmondean’s Ability Centre. If you live in West Lothian and have a learning or physical disability Carers of West Lothian can support you with Benefits Advice, information on services, signposting/referrals to services, information on your rights, access to radar keys and a listening ear.

The carer’s walking group

because their parents have an illness or disability. Young carers may be subjected to extra stress because of the responsibility their bear, or their schooling and social life may be impacted. In whatever situation, the West Lothian Young Carer’s project can help. There are groups, outings, support in school, someone to talk to, and a range of other supports for young carers. The parent of one young carer said, “It gave my daughter something to look forward to, that was just for her. She had the most horrific year, but I can see she is getting through it and that has been with the support of the young carers staff.”

CONTACT INFORMATION Address: Sycamore House, Quarrywood Court, Livingston, EH54 6AX Tel: 01506 448000 Email: office@carers-westlothian.com Facebook: /CarersofWestLothian

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This article was written by Helen-Jane Shearer, after visiting Carers of West Lothian at Sycamore House, Livingston. Helen-Jane is the editor of Konect magazines and lives in West Lothian with her family. @KonectMagazines

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GARDENING PROJECT

As we move towards the autumn our summer displays in pots on the patio or at the front door can start to look a bit dowdy.

It can seem too soon to replace them but something needs to be done. Hopefully you may have a few spare pots and can introduce a new star performer to take centre stage amongst your summer pots and lift the performance.

The small outdoor cyclamens are perfect for this role. They have been specially bred from various parents including the Persian Cyclamens that we can grow in cool indoor positions and they will perform well outside from now until the end of the year. You could plant small variegated ivies with them and

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also bury some dwarf bulbs like crocus or tulips to take over the display next spring.

If you are using compost from a summer planting you must tease it up to get air back into it and add a controlled release fertiliser as it will have been starved on nutrients.

Remember to water regularly, they are your babies and rely on you for everything!

Persian Cyclamens at New Hopetoun Gardens The gardening project is contributed by Dougal Philip, New Hopetoun Gardens.

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COMMUNITY

You may have noticed the planters filled with edible plants that appeared in Winchburgh this year; there are six along the Bellway pathway and two outside the Tally Ho. They are a lot more than “just” planters; they have a whole inspired story behind them and a bright future.

The planters are the work of the Winchburgh Community Growing Group (WCGG), launched earlier this year by residents Vivian Maeda and John West.

“We’ve been in Winchburgh for just a few years, are relative ‘newbies’ in the village but passionate about growing and the benefits it brings to the community,” says Vivian. “WCGG is about growing our own produce collectively in the village, connecting with each other, taking small actions that together build resilience in the community, and above all, enjoying good, local food.”

Vivian was inspired by Incredible Edibles network, see incredibleediblenetwork.org.uk.

All images provided by WCGG

Launching the community growing group at the Tally Ho

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“I heard about the Incredible Edibles during my time volunteering for the Take One Action Film Festival a few years ago and was impressed by the power of the collective and how much good was produced in the communities just by growing food for everyone. People started talking to their neighbours, people shared more the community spirit. From that moment I thought: ‘This is something I would like to try in Scotland. What an amazing idea.’”

The planters filled with edibles (herbs, vegetables, fruit and flowers) are available for everyone. In Winchburgh you can go for a pint and grab some herbs and salads on the way back home, courtesy of the WCGG. “This is a great initiative for the community and I fully support it,” says John, the Tally Ho manager, who agreed to look after the two planters. Over the summer, when Vivian and John were building a planter at the Tally Ho, a gentleman in his 70s approached to find out more about the project and Vivian offered him a flower petal to taste. He had never eaten a flower before and to his surprise he thought it tasted ‘alright’. Never too late to try something new! Another resident told Vivian he picked a courgette and added it to his dinner; another said that his son goes to the planter everyday to pick another strawberry; residents next to the other four planters are taking turns watering the herbs and plants. @KonectMagazines

The WCGG logo, designed by Jessica Philbin

of Holy Family Primary School, Winchburgh What initially was a project with the vision to make good food accessible for all has now been enhanced with the additional social aspect; in other words people are coming together to support the project and getting out of their houses, meeting their neighbours and talking to each other, something that sometimes fades away with people’s busy lifestyle.

What will the WCGG be up to over the next few months?

“We will be carving our very first Winchburgh-grown pumpkins for Halloween! We will be building more planters, and planting a few fruit trees to start our orchard project. The fruit trees will be planted in the Tippet Knowes Park (Barratt Park) - around October/November, the ideal time to plant fruit trees.”

It has been quite a journey, and it has just started, so for now The Winchburgh Community Growing Group would like to thank all their supporters: Winchburgh Development Trust, Winchburgh Developments Ltd, Cyrenians Farm, Secret Herb Garden, Hopetoun Gardens and all volunteers from the village. Let the Good Food Revolution begin!

For more information: 1. Take a walk down to look at the planters 2. www.winchburghcgg.co.uk 3. Facebook: Winchburgh Community Growing Group

One of the planters outside the Tally Ho Courgette...

...from planter... ...to plate

This article was written by Vivian Maeda, founder of the WCGG and Helen-Jane Shearer, editor of Konect Magazines. @KonectMagazines

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

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2. Will the problem be a problem in a year? - Is the problem or worry something that will still bother you tomorrow? Next week? Next year?

Most problems are short term and aren’t worth the worry and concern we allocate them. Is it a real problem which needs to be addressed, or is it just a drama?

3. A Problem Shared…. Be honest with your family and friends. Explain what worries you and what makes you stressed. The more the people around you understand how you’re feeling, the more they can support you (and this can be reciprocated too).

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PROPERTY MATTERS

Many estate agents will flatter you and promote themselves by claiming that they’ll get you the “highest price in the shortest possible time”. This is easy to say, but not so easy for most agents to justify or indeed deliver!

Effective property sales involve a combination of great presentation, attractive pricing and effective marketing along with a host of other techniques that facilitate a successful sale.

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! This “secret agent” concept is when a property is offered, “offmarket” and can often be hugely effective.

In essence, instead of bringing your property to market in the expected way with the usual initial exposure across the property portals, local advertising, window display, website, etc, it is made quietly known to suitable prequalified buyers that the property is “about to come onto the market”. This “advance notice” really excites buyers as they have privileged or exclusive access to a property that other buyers do not. During this pre-marketing phase buyers are more likely to make a strong offer rather than lose out.

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buyers, or where the vendor wants to try a particular strategy for a short period of time without exposing the property to the open market.

Successfully achieving sales in this way however relies on good old-fashioned estate agency work including an ongoing bank of suitably qualified and credible buyers and not just relying on the internet to do this job for you.

If you are considering selling your property, make sure you explore all options available to you before deciding what the best marketing strategy is for your property and circumstances. Sometimes a more creative approach can pay real dividends.

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. @KonectMagazines

MUSIC REVIEW

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There is a theory gathering force that pop music, as you and I understand it, is approaching the end of an arc that will close off the term in the manner applied to Classical music - a form of composition and presentation drawing upon a range of recognised scales, melodic restrictions and instrumentation.

At some future point people will write a pop song the way they may write a piece in the Baroque style, or Dixieland, by assembling the pieces and imitating the sounds acceptable within that genre rather than by letting out what is in bursting in their gut to escape. Consider the autotune indentikit content of Radio One or Kiss FM and it is difficult to argue that this phase is not already well underway.

Miles Kane, almost Arctic Monkey and full time Last Shadow Puppet then, with Coup De Grace, presents a series of songs which parrot some

rock common denominator, throwing Marc Bolan flourishes over the blandest of not actual indie pop sounds in an effort to give some second hand authority to lyrics which, despite the assistance of co-writers such as Lana Del Rey, fail to rise above the borrowed glam robes. Proper mega popstar and principal Scissor Sister Jake Shears too wants to buy his way in to a new sound by aligning himself with New Orleans traditions, but his assimilation of Preservation jazz makes no po faced effort to be authentic and is all the better for it. If anything, his self titled album sounds like nothing so much as the songs you don’t entirely remember from the Scissor Sisters first two albums because they were overshadowed by the hits and it’s nice to hear those structures again for the first time.

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You will know that Clay and Ali are one and the same and that what elevated him ultimately above the crowd was his scintillating wit, his razor-sharp intellect and his willingness to voice and unwillingness to compromise, his deepseated convictions.

Ali’s sport divides opinion just as he did. In the blue corner its supporters promulgate its character-building, its fitness, its “keeping kids off the streets and out of trouble” aspects whilst in the red corner its opponents condemn its savagery and contrived aggression. (N.B. At law, a boxer’s fists are deemed lethal weapons). Personally I have long admired the essential courage and the optional but inevitable post-fight respect.

“Commitment!” emphatically opines Allan Fleming when I ask him the major requirements for success in the sport. “Natural ability is a given but commitment and hard work will take a boxer a long way.”

Allan has been head coach at the Livingston Boxing Club since 2008. He boxed himself for the club until 2005 under the astute tutelage of Junior Atinlami. Today these two plus fellow volunteers, Keith Dodds and Lenny Hughes, devote much of their spare time communicating wisdom and experience to up to 35 aspiring boxers each club night (Mondays and Wednesdays 6 p.m.). The fee? £1. No not a misprint. And somehow, along with funds raised by their boxing shows, (watch for them!), the club self-finances; but support of any kind will be gratefully received and put to effective use. They also hope one day to receive some 30 | BROXBURN

funding from the local authority. All coaches are registered and CVP vetted.

They put down the red carpet for everyone adults, children 6 and up, keep-fitters, novice boxers, experienced boxers, welcome one and all. Under 10s (and anyone who doesn’t want to trade punches), are strictly “no contact”, but, says Allan, there is still immense benefit to be derived in balance, coordination, agility, self-confidence and physical condition.

For those who do wish to compete, well there are some big boots to fill: a pair of size 6 actually, that belong to Elaine Greenan aged 34 and a pair of size 10 belonging to Adam Salata age 37, who two years ago brought unprecedented honours to the club by winning the Scottish championships at Welter and Super Heavy weights respectively.

Allan mentions some youngsters he believes well capable of stepping into those boots, so watch out for Livingston talents climbing the rankings.

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PARENTING

Alas the summer holidays are over for another year! While a part of me mourns the seemingly endless days filled with the promise of quality time with the kids, for the most part I welcome the return of a somewhat normal routine and the end of having to come up with something ‘fun’ to do to fill any and all free moments.

But truth be told the end of the holidays is not the end of quality time or the end of having to come up with things to do. If anything fun activities is a must over the first few months of term to ease the transition back into school.

We are not really ‘planners’ when it comes to what we do at the weekends, tending instead to wait and see what mood we’re in. Then we mentally scroll through the list of possible things to do and scurry around coming up with a last minute plan to ‘make the most of the weather’.

Over the last few months I’ve found the best way to give a bit of purpose to our outdoor adventures, whether it be a walk or a bike ride or just a trip to the park, is the latest craze of rock painting. It doesn’t matter if they are searching for painted rocks along the way or seeking out the perfect hiding spot for ones they’ve painted themselves my girls can’t get enough of it. So we recently hunted out some rocks to paint and had fun turning them into ladybirds, rainbows and princesses… although my youngest is only 3 so some of them were just, shall we say, ‘colourful’.

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Then we loaded up a wee basket on the front of the bike and headed out. We are really spoilt for choice in terms of places to go so we headed out first along the Murieston Trail and round Campbridge Pond and then ended up hiding our rocks in and around Bellsquarry and Williamston Woods. It is a craze that has really taken off so we came home with almost as many as we hid. The girls were very happy with their haul and we will have a good excuse to head out again soon to enjoy the wilderness on our doorstep and hide the ones we found for someone else to find.

So keep your eyes peeled when you are out and about and if you want to get involved check out West Lothian Rocks on Facebook to see where people have been hiding their rocks recently. Happy hunting!

The parenting column is contributed by Laura Archibald. Laura lives in West Lothian with her husband and two young daughters, and their campervan Hank. She enjoys trying new things and rare moments of peace. @KonectMagazines

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VISIT WEST LOTHIAN

September in West Lothian

The kids may be back to school and summer may be quickly drawing to a close but there’s still plenty to do across West Lothian!

In Linlithgow, the annual folk festival is taking place on the 5th – 9th September. Many artists are coming together to across the week to provide something for everyone’s tastes, with a fantastic mix of dance and song. The event will be headlined by the legendary Ralph McTell – an influential figure of the UK folk music scene since the 60’s.

Over at Hopetoun House, the popular Classic Car Show takes place on Sunday 23rd. The event, set to the backdrop of the stunning house, will feature a range of vintage cars and motorcycles.

If none of these are for you, West Lothian is the home to three beautiful country parks.

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Calderwood provide a great opportunity for the family to get out free of charge to spend some quality time with nature.

As September draws to a close, Halloween will shortly be with us! Keep an eye out for next month’s edition for full listings of Halloween events in the area. Until then, you can keep up to date with us using the links below.

If there’s an event you feel we’ve missed, please do get in touch.

Don’t forget, many attractions across the area are taking part in our “Passport to West Lothian” competition – prizes include a free Family ticket to Howden Park Centre’s Panto, Jack and the Beanstalk, to free entry to Linlithgow Palace and many more in between! You can still take part as participating venues will have a supply. For more details of this, visit our website at www.visitwestlothian.co.uk/passport.

Follow us on social media to stay up to date with the latest attraction information: www.facebook.com/VisitWestLothian www.twitter.com/TeamWestLothian www.instagram.com/VisitWestLothian

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FRIDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER Thrift Shop - The monthly Thrift Shops hosted by Strathbrock Parish Church will be starting back for after the summer. New season and new stock so pop in and grab yourself a bargain. The Thrift Shop on Friday is open from 10am to 12noon and is held in Strathbrock Church Hall, off Ecclesmachan Road, Uphall, EH52 6BY. Great bargains in clothing, household items, books and CDs. Refreshments available, entry is free.

FRIDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER Creatures of the Night - Beecraigs Country Park.

An evening walk looking for signs of nocturnal creatures and listening out for bats and hooting owls. Bring a torch and wrap up warm! 8pm 9.30pm Suitable for families. Meet at the Sutherland Building at Beecraigs Country Park. Cost: £3.90/ adult £2.70/child. Booking essential, contact Almondell Visitor Centre on 01506 882254 or almondell&calderwood@westlothian.gov.uk TUESDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER Dogs!

Free microchipping, basic health check, health and training advice and information from The Dogs Trust. Beecraigs Country Park, 11am – 3pm. For more information see: www.dogstrust. org.uk/communityevents WEDNESDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER Information day for EU citizens Come and ask questions to a panel of immigration lawyers and experts about Brexit. Find out more about ‘settled status’, access to housing and social benefit, workers’ rights and other rights as EU citizens up to and after Brexit.

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SATURDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER Breast Friends and Family Quiz Night Ratho Bowling Club - 7pm till late - Entry by ticket only, tickets in advance, £6 per person, max 6 to a team. Fundraiser for Breast Friends and Family.

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SUNDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER Rotary charity Classic/Vintage Car Show A wonderful display of Vintage cars & motorcycles in the picturesque grounds of Hopetoun house.

10.30am – 4pm. Free parking. Adult entry £7.00, children free. Includes discount voucher to view house. Contact: davidalmondhill2@gmail.com

MONDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER Broadway Themed Concert with Newland Concert Brass. Come along and enjoy music from the world of musicals from the junior and senior bands.

Bathgate Partnership Centre. Doors open 7pm, concert starts at 7.30pm. Tickets £3 each. Primary school children are free but still require a ticket. For more info please visit www.newlandconcertbrass.org.uk

SATURDAY 6TH OCTOBER Annual Craft Fair Strathbrock Parish Church’s Annual Craft Fair.

10.30am to 3.30pm in Strathbrock Church Hall, Uphall (EH52 6BY) The Fair has been very popular with both local crafts people and those from further afield, with around 40 tables having been booked. There is a wide variety of crafts and stallholders; selling unique handcrafted gifts and products. Some stallholders are returning, but there are new stallholders coming to the area for the first time with some new and unusual crafts.

A coffee bar will be open all day offering filled rolls, home baking and refreshments. Entry to the Fair is free, so why not start your Christmas shopping early or enjoy an afternoon out with friends!

BROXBURN COMMUNITY COUNCIL Broxburn Community Council bridges the gap between West Lothian Council and our local community.

Our primary purpose is to find out your opinions & needs and then to make the council and other public bodies aware of these. Our meetings are open to every resident in Broxburn and we extend a warm welcome to those who attend.

We meet on the last Monday of every month (except July & December) in the Old Town Centre in Broxburn at 7pm. Email us at chair@ broxburncc.org.uk WANT TO INCLUDE YOUR EVENT HERE? COMMUNITY AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT LISTINGS ARE FREE OF CHARGE. EMAIL EDITOR@KONECT.SCOT BY 15TH OF THE MONTH FOR FOLLOWING MONTH’S ISSUE.

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CLUBS & CLASSES

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

BROXBURN NEW DE-STRESS, GET FIT AND LEARN HOW TO RELAX WITH YOGA Mondays Adult Yoga Classes all levels welcome: Broxburn United Football Club Greendykes Road, EH52 5BP. Claire Chant 1.00-2.30pm Drop in £6.

Tel: 07766602629.

Maxine Burke 7.00-8.00pm Drop in £5.

Tel: 01506 843091.

SCOUTING Come and join in the scouting adventure at our local Beaver, Cub or Scout groups. Meeting once a week at Broxburn Scout hut on Station Road to play games, plan camping trips and earn badges.

• Beavers (Age 6-8) Tuesday night 6pm • Cubs (Age 8-10.5) Tuesday night 7.15pm • Scouts (Age 10.5-14) Friday night 7.30pm Groups are open to all, come along for a free trial!! Email enquiries to jo.cook1403@gmail.com NEW

RAINBOW UNIT (Girls aged 5-7 years old) take place on Thursday night. For more information please visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved or alternatively you can email us on westlothiangirlguiding@gmail.com.

BROWNIE UNITS (Girls aged 7-10 years old) take place on Monday and Wednesday nights. For more information please visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved or alternatively you can email us on westlothiangirlguiding@gmail.com.

BROXBURN LUNCH-TIME YOGA Monday 13.00-14.30. Adult drop in classes, located in beautiful studio at Broxburn United Sports Club, Greendykes Rd, Broxburn, EH52 5BP. £6 per session (all levels welcome) no booking required. For more details contact Claire on 07766 602629 or clairenicolachant@icloud.com

LEARN GUITAR Strathbrock Community Centre. Kids classes: Saturdays during term time; Adult Group Class: Thursday evenings. A fun and friendly way to get started or hone your skills further and become the guitarist you’ve always wanted to be.

For more info call Dan 07794 824544 email danbarr.guitar@gmail.com BROXBURN WOODCRAFT CLUB A members Club located within the community wing of the Strathbrock Centre, 189a West Main Street, Broxburn, EH52 5LH. We have a

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fully equipped workshop supporting all aspects of woodworking including woodturning, pyrography, scrollsawing, the making of toys, furniture, musical instruments, walking sticks and more.

For further information use the Contact Us facility on the website: www.broxburnwoodcraftclub.org. Our hours are Mon & Tues 9am-9pm, Wed & Fri 9am-12 noon and 6pm -9pm, Thurs 9am-3pm and 6:00pm-9pm.

LIVINGSTON HIGHLAND SOCIETY Strathbrock Partnership Centre, 189 W Main St, Broxburn. Monthly ceilidhs on a Saturday evening between October and April. Each month we have a different band and guest artist.

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

LADIES ONLY OUTDOOR FITNESS SESSIONS Albyn Park, Greendykes Road. Mondays 7-8pm, with Broxburn United Sports Club (BUSC) and BurnIt. Doesn’t matter your size or level of fitness. BUSC and Burn-It aim to create a fun fitness session based outside to enable ladies to meet their goals.

For more info contact Leigh Lauder on 01506 858057 or email l.lauder@ busc.org.uk ZUMBA FOR KIDS Albyn Park, Greendykes Road. With the Poco Loco crew – learn some rocking dance routines using different styles and rhythms. For girls and boys aged 4 – 12. Fridays 1.15-2.15 (P1-P3) 2.25-3.15 (P4-P7) cost £3 per week.

To book please contact Aidan Forbes on a.forbes@busc.org.uk or Nina Anderson on nina.anderson@live. co.uk or call 01506 858057.

ALIVE & KICKIN Albyn Park, Greendykes Road. A programme for older members of the community to remain active. Run by Broxburn United Sports Club and includes: WALKING FOOTBALL Tues 10.30am to 12pm, £3 per session with tea/ coffee after.

WALKING CLUB on Thurs 10am.

Community walk starting and ending at Albyn Park. Free, everyone welcome. Invigor8 MULTI SPORTS Thurs 2-3.30pm £2 per session. Try new sports and learn new skills. Each session is 1 hour of the new sport plus an inspirational/ informative chat for 30mins. For more info contact Leigh Lauder at Albyn Park 01506 858057 or email l.lauder@busc.org.uk BROXBURN SWIMMING CLUB We cater for swimmers from age

3 upwards and cover all levels of swimming from our Learn to Swim programme up to our top competitive squad.

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

SQUAD SWIMMING: Monday and Tuesday (7:30-9:00) and Thursday (7:00-9:00) - Broxburn Swimming Pool; Friday (6:00-8:00) - Armadale Academy pool. For further information please contact: broxburn_asc@hotmail.com CHURCH STREET BABY & TODDLER GROUP 2 Church Street, Broxburn EH52 5EL. Every Thursday from 09.15-11.00 and is based in the Church Hall behind Broxburn Parish Church. Suitable for children from birth to 3 years. Each session costs £2 per and includes a healthy snack for the children and a cuppa & biscuit for the grown-ups. Visit our Facebook page for more information www.facebook.com/ BroxburnChurchStreetBabyandToddler CRAFT CUPPA We are a small group of crafters who meet on Saturday afternoons 1-3 pm at Strathbrock Partnership Centre, Community Wing, entrance B. We meet to share expertise, have a natter and a cuppa.

We would welcome anyone who wants to come along. For more info please email craftycuppaclub@mail.com or just come along!

WEST LOTHIAN IWAMA RYU AIKIDO CLUB Broxburn Black Belt Academy, EH52 5BB, Broxburn.

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

BROXBURN GYMNASTICS CLUB Broxburn Academy’s Dance Studio, Broxburn. Fun filled gymnastics class for children in P1-P7. Hourly classes on Saturday mornings 10am (Beginner), 11am (Intermediate), Advanced 12pm.

First week is a free no obligation trial. For more information please contact Gemma on 07775 900624 or broxburngymnasticsclub@yahoo.co.uk w: www.broxburngymnastics.com

BROXBURN SCOTTISH WOMEN’S INSTITUTE (formerly SWRI) We meet in Broxburn Community Centre at 7pm on the 2nd Monday of each month from September to May. Contact: Fay Young , tel 01506 854141 or email fayyoungis@hotmail.com

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

WEST LOTHIAN BAKING CLUB We meet every 6th Monday 7.30 – 9.30pm at Uphall Community Centre to talk about all things baking related. No requirement to be the next Mary Berry! £3 per meeting. Email wlbakingclub@ yahoo.co.uk or find us on facebook.

RAINBOW UNIT (Girls aged 5-7 years old) take place on Monday night. For more information please visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved or alternatively you can email us on westlothiangirlguiding@gmail.com.

BROWNIE UNIT (Girls aged 7-10 years old) take place on Wednesday night. For more information please visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved or alternatively you can email us on westlothiangirlguiding@gmail.com.

GUIDE UNIT (Girls aged 10-14 years old) take place on Monday night. For more information please visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved or alternatively you can email us on westlothiangirlguiding@gmail.com.

ST ANDREW’S COURT ACTIVITY GROUP Are you over 60? Looking to get out and meet new people?

Come and join in our activity group in St Andrew’s Court, Uphall, weekly Wednesdays (10am-12midday). 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.

UPHALL PLAYGROUP Uphall Community Education Centre, Strathbrock Place, Uphall, EH52 6BN. For children aged 24 months and over.

Open Monday to Friday 9:15 - 11:30am during term time. Choose 1, 2, 3 or 4 sessions per week. Each session costs £5 and includes a healthy snack. See www.uphallplaygroup.co.uk or tel 01506 854451 for further information.

THE PEOPLE’S CAFÉ Meets the fourth Tuesday of every month 11am 1.30pm at St Andrew’s Care Home, St

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Andrew’s Court, 20 Hawthorn Place, Uphall. For people who have any form of dementia, and their carers, to meet others in a similar situation for support and social contact, a cup of tea or coffee and home baking. Come for the whole session or just drop in.

WEST LOTHIAN U3A (University of the 3rd Age) A group of retired people who like to keep their minds active by learning in an informal environment. We meet in Uphall Community Education Centre, Strathbrock Place, Uphall on the third Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m., when we have speakers on a variety of topics. U3A also has a number of interest Groups who also meet once a month, including Art Appreciation, Singing for Pleasure, History, Walking and Cinema. New members are always welcome – please contact the Membership Secretary Helen on 01506 655976. You will find a list of speakers and a full list of Groups on our website u3asites.org.uk/westlothian

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

BOUNCE BACK TO NETBALL (WINCHBURGH WARRIORS) Bounce Back to Netball is a Netball Scotland initiative to get women 18+ back into sport. Netball is great fun, fantastic exercise and a fab way to meet new people! Suitable for all levels of fitness/ ability, even complete beginners! Join our friendly group of ladies at either of our weekly sessions which are held at Winchburgh Primary School. Mondays 7.30-9pm (£4) and Fridays 7-8pm (£3) Sessions are drop in with no commitment to attend every week and your first night is free.

Find us on Facebook or email us at winchburghwarriors@gmail.com for further info.

BROWNIE UNIT (girls aged 7-10 years old) take place on Tuesday night. For more information please visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved or alternatively you can email us on westlothiangirlguiding@gmail.com.

GUIDE UNIT (girls aged 10-14 years old) take place on Tuesday night.

For more information please visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved or alternatively you can email us on westlothiangirlguiding@gmail.com.

DECHMONT DECHMONT 50+ ARTS GROUP This group of enthusiastic amateur painters meet every Wednesday from 13.30 - 16.00 in Dechmont Memorial Hall to practice their art and socialise.

There are a few membership places available and new members would be more than welcome irrespective of their painting skills. For more details email dechmontartgroup@gmail.com or visit their website at dechmontartgroup.wix. com/home.

GENTLE YOGA Dechmont Memorial Hall, Monday night 6.30-7.30pm at Dechmont Memorial Hall. Contact Rhona on 01506 811700.

OTHER AREAS NEW YOGA WITH AMY Thurs 6.15pm – 7.15pm Vinyasa Flow

Tues 6.15pm – 7.30pm Vinyasa Flow Kirkliston Edinburgh Leisure Centre, Kirklands Park St, Kirkliston EH29 9EY W: www.yogawithamy.yoga E: amy@yogawithamy.yoga T: 07717 377234.

CHOOSE YOU YOGA Carmondean House, Carmondean Centre South, Livingston, EH54 8PT. Mon 9.45-11.00am Seasonal yoga; 6.00-7.15pm Iyengar yoga; 7.30-8.45pm Iyengar yoga. Tues 6.007.30pm Ashtanga yoga; 7.45-8.45pm Vinyasa flow yoga. Wed 5.30-6.30pm Seasonal yoga; 7.00-8.30pm Bihar yoga; 8.30-9.10pm Meditation. Thurs 6.00-7.15pm Iyengar yoga; 7.308.45pm Iyengar yoga. Fri 9.45-11.00am Iyengar yoga;4.00-5.00pm Children’s yoga age 8-12;5.30-6.30pm Vinyasa Flow yoga. For information please call Eva on 07810 824195.

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ESTATE AGENT Alba Property Lothian Home Buyer Turpie & Co

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