Konect Calders April 2018

APRIL 2018

PLUS: Patterns For Living, Gardening Project, Puzzles and much more inside!

The community magazine for East and Mid Calder, Kirknewton & Pumpherston

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ooking through this issue of Konect Calders I think it sums up a lot of what I love about producing this magazine: there is always something new to learn about the wonderful range of things people do locally. This month I interviewed: a footgolfer (I’d never heard of it, either); and local ladies who started out arranging one fundraising party and ended up running a charity. You have a chance to win a couple of tickets to their party this year….see page 18.

Tis the season when the garden springs into life. For ideas and inspiration for all gardens, large and tiny, or if you need a hand with yours, there are plenty of local companies who can help out. And we’re lucky to have Gardening Scotland, the national gardening and outdoor living show, just up the road at Ingliston. They are running a competition for Konect readers to win tickets to the show this year, see page 12.

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

Helen-Jane, Editor hj@konectdirectory.co.uk Cover Image: Declan Reid (R) from Mid Calder. See article on P8

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FEATURES Footgolf Garden Project Health & Beauty The Butterflies Charity Vet’s Tip Property Matters Home Improvement Property Matters Recipe & Food Notes Parents in West Lothian

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COMPETITIONS & PUZZLES

Gardening Scotland Competition Crossword & Sudoku

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COMMUNITY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In footgolf, you’re aiming at a fixed spot and you want the ball to stop at that point.”

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

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

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

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY Declan is seeking sponsorship to help him cover his costs.

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

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

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GARDENING

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

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

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GARDENING PROJECT

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

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

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

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

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It was an easy decision to stage a party.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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FEATURE

THE POWER OF FRAGRANCE Linda (above) and her sister Susie are on a quest for “affordable luxury candles” For me, “candlemaker” conjures up a romantic image of an ancient craft, centuries when flickering candles were the only means of lighting, for which there was a never-ending demand.

As a candle-lover, I consider them to still be an essential commodity, but the reality is that they are a luxury today. So I was delighted to discover recently the West Lothian based Willow & White Candle Company, and to have the opportunity to test some of their beautiful scented candles.

Local sisters Linda and Susie set the business up a couple of years ago as they were not quite satisfied with even the most luxury candle brands on the market. In true candlemaker tradition, they set about looking to improve the wax, burn time, scent, packaging and so on in a quest for “affordable luxury candles.”

The result is a range of candles made from natural soy wax, blended with high quality fragranced or essential oils, packaged in beautiful re-useable packaging. Linda says, “The more we dig into the ranges of High Street products, the stronger we feel about soy and why it should be the wax of choice for all serious candle-lovers.” Even most luxury brands use paraffin based wax for their candles, which introduces toxins into the home.

Linda and Susie wanted to be able to enjoy non-toxic, clean, high-quality scented candles at home without breaking the bank. They have developed a range of twelve interesting fragrances including the eucalyptus, lemon and mint blend which I’ve been enjoying at home.

The candle, hand poured in a glass that feels solid and quality, comes in a reusable organza bag so is perfect for gifting. The fragrance was really lovely, and hung around for quite a while even after the candle had been blown out. With a burn time of about 45 hours, the Willow & White classic jar candles (220ml) are £14.50 each, 20 | CALDERS

which is significantly less than a luxury brand candle, and you’re getting the pure hand-poured soy instead of paraffin-based wax.

Willow & White Candle Company are everdeveloping their range, which currently includes hand poured soy candles, soy votives, soy wax melts (and burners), reed diffusers, a candle-amonth scheme and other gift ideas. You can buy via their online shop and find more information at www.willowandwhitecandlecompany.co.uk Helen-Jane Shearer met with Linda of the Willow & White Candle Company for information in this article, and also tested some of their candles.

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

• Soy wax is eco-friendly and derived from the soy bean i.e. vegetable based and 100% natural • It is non-toxic, clean-burning, releases no known carcinogens, and minimal soot is released into your living environment.

• It is sustainable and renewable • Soy wax has a lower melting-point, which means it burns up to 50% longer than petroleum based paraffin wax candles • Soy wax is biodegradable, so simply washes off hands and fabrics with soap and water • Soy wax offers a great scent throw even when cold

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VET’S TIP

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We all know that a sore tooth is unpleasant and distressing. Poor dental hygiene has a big impact on your dog’s health and quality of life – it’s not just about bad teeth and smelly breath; it can lead to the natural bacteria in your dog’s mouth entering the bloodstream and potentially setting up infections in organs in the body, including the heart, the liver, kidneys, and in the joints.

What to look for?

and congestion (dark red areas). Gums can also recede, increasing the risk of tooth loss.

Bad breath can indicate diseased teeth, or even the bacteraemia we discussed earlier; best to mention to your vet when you visit for a check-up!

Behavioural changes like pawing at the face, hesitating before eating or seeming a bit lethargic can be signs of dental pain.

Teeth (when healthy) will be a white or cream colour and, while older dogs will have more staining on their teeth, dark streaks, or plaques, are signs of unpleasant build-up on the tooth.

Missing teeth and chips out of teeth can also present problems.

Your dog will feel a lot better for having a healthy mouth, and you have a real role in ensuring your pet’s dental health.

Gums should be pink and moist. Dark red areas can indicate gingivitis. Gums and the tissues of the mouth should be free from ulcers, red spots

The Vet’s Tip is contributed by Michael McCallum, BVM & S, MRCVS, GP Cert (Ophthal), Vet Surgeon at The Lamond Veterinary Clinic

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PROPERTY MATTERS

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

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

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

The prices achieved using this method tend to be good as well, as buyers of such a property know that (a) it is unlikely that the seller would consider anything other than 30 | CALDERS

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

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

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

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

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HOME IMPROVEMENT

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

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

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

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

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

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

Types of Timber

Solid wood is entirely natural and can be sanded again and again. It’s available as boards, strips, blocks and parquet.

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

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

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

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

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

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FOOD & DRINK

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

Ingredients:

Method:

• Juice of 2 large lemons

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

• 50g caster sugar • 250g tub mascarpone cheese • 200ml double cream • 10 sponge fingers • 2 tbsp white chocolate curls, to decorate (see TIP)

Serves 4 Ready in 15 minutes Tip: To make white chocolate curls, run a swivel-bladed vegetable peeler along the side of a bar of good quality white chocolate.

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

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

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

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

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PARENTS IN WEST LOTHIAN

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

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

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

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

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

We had to get out.

When we were finally able to move the car out of our street, the children were coiled as tight as springs, and desperate for excitement. We decided to look further afield for adventure, and through a chanced-upon post on Facebook, became aware of Fife Zoo. Fife Zoo is still developing as an attraction, but some areas of it are already in action – 40 | CALDERS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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CLUBS & CLASSES

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

FIREFLY ARTS Firefly Arts provide fun and friendly theatre, film and drama workshops for children and young people (5 to 25 years) in venues across West Lothian. Call 08447 744496 or email admin@firefly-arts.co.uk for more information on our current programme.

Firefly Arts Ltd, Howden Park Centre, Livingston, EH54 6AE. www.firefly-arts.co.uk LOTHIAN RUNNING CLUB We welcome runners of any standard. We believe that running clubs are not just for the elite (although we will let fast people join too).

Suitable for all ages and we have a junior section from age 6. Training sessions in/ around Livingston, meet at Inveralmond High, Craigswood Sports Centre and Dechmont Law car park. For more info see website www.lothianrunningclub.co.uk.

WEST LOTHIAN CLARION Cycling club – our aim is to help cyclists plan and reach their own goals through training with, and seeking advice and support from fellow club members. Weekly club runs leave from Linlithgow Leisure Centre and East Calder Sports Centre. See www.westlothianclarion.co.uk or email secretary@westlothianclarion.co.uk WEST LOTHIAN BAKING CLUB We meet approximately every 6th Wednesday 7:30 – 9:30pm in Dechmont Hall to talk about all things baking related. No requirement to be the next Mary Berry! £2 per meeting. Email wlbakingclub@yahoo. co.uk or find us on facebook.

WEST LOTHIAN ROYAL SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY Classes in South Church Hall, Uphall - Starting on Thurs 17th Sept 7.30 to 9.30pm. 10 weeks through to the 19th Nov, then starting the 7th January through to 10th Mar 2016. £3 per week. Teacher Mrs Margaret McGregor. Dancing for fun & fitness, any new beginners very welcome. For more info contact Sandra Cheyne, tel 01506 430600 email sdcheyne77@yahoo.com.

WEST LOTHIAN GYMNASTICS Craigwillow Centre, Craigshill, Livingston - Pre school classes for boys and girls, learn gymnastics in a fun and dedicated full time gymnastics facility. Classes lead by fully qualified coaches and morning, afternoon and weekend classes

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available for children 18 months 3 years and 3­5 years with direct progression to recreational pathway age 5 without waiting list. First class free, please contact westlothiangymnastics@gmail.com.

EAST CALDER PILATES CLASSES East Calder Community Centre. Thursdays 9.30 10.30am and 6.30 - 7.30pm (Beginners/ Intermediate). Additional classes at Mid Calder & Hatton. Contact Mairianne 07912 963 851 for more details or email: pilates@bodyandcore.co.uk. See www. bodyandcore.co.uk & facebook.com/ bodyandcorepilates ANTE-NATAL YOGA - YAMMA MAMMA Prepare for your Baby with Yoga birth preparation and fitness. Sunday morning 10am to 11.30am. For more details please contact Ruth on 07767 777044 or ruth@sukha.co.uk FORGET-ME-NOT CAFÉ East Calder Church Hall, Manse Court. Last Thursday of the month, 10am – 12pm. A meeting place for people with dementia and their carers of all ages. Drop in and join us for information, support and social activities.

Supported by Alzheimer Scotland and East Calder Church. For more information please phone 01506 533 116.

EAST CALDER BOWLING CLUB Bingo every Sun and Wed 8pm– 9.30pm. Junior coaching (10 to 16 years old) every friday 2pm – 4pm. We can also coach adults, free, so come along and give it a try. Hats every Mon 6-30pm. See club website at www.eastcalderbowlingclub.com. Members can find details here of competitions, play by dates and club news.

EAST CALDER JOG SCOTLAND GROUP Meet every Tuesday at East Calder Health centre car park at 7pm. All abilities welcome, a social way to get fit, make friends and enjoy local countryside.

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

YOGA FOR EVERYONE East Calder Community Centre. Wed 7.00pm – 8.30pm For further info contact Ruth Plevin: 01506204338 or ruth@sukha.co.uk

EAST CALDER COLTS FC East Calder Park. Soccer school every Friday night and teams for all ages groups please check website for details www.eastcalderfc.co.uk/

EAST CALDER OLD FOLKS CLUB East Calder Community Centre. Last Thursday of the month, September to April 1.30pm - 3.30pm. Pensioners and non-pensioners welcome. Contact Carol Anne Murray (Secretary).

EAST CALDER LADIES’ CIRCLE East Calder Community Centre. Second Thursday of the month, September to May at 1-3pm. Secretary: Mrs E Bennett, 73 Mansefield, East Calder, West Lothian EH53 0JE.

EAST CALDER YOUTH CLUB East Calder Community Centre. Fri 6.15pm - 8.45pm. Ages 10 to 14 yrs. Cooking, football, baseball and other outdoor sports, pool, video games, board games and arts/crafts. Contact Gary Sneddon 01506 774473.

NEW MUMS GROUP This group is for new mums of any age. East Calder Community Centre. Mon 11.00am – 12.30pm. Free. Contact health visitor via health centre for further details 01506 880582

BREAST FEEDING SUPPORT GROUP East Calder Church Hall. Wednesday 11.30 am – 12.30 pm. Contact Health Visitors via Health Centre for further details 01506 880582 BINGO Pigeon Club, East Calder. Sun 8.00 - 10.00 All welcome

BOYS BRIGADE East Calder Church Hall. Anchors (age 5 - 8) Fridays 6.30 7.30pm. Juniors (age 8 - 11) Fridays 6.45 - 8.15pm. Company Section (age 11-18).

Fridays 7.30 - 9.45pm. Call Jean Gilchrist 01506 880367

EAST CALDER PLAYGROUP Now located in East Calder Community Centre.

Mon-Fri 9am-11am from 2 years. For the best introduction to your child’s education - lots of fun to be had! £5 per session.

Contact Carol on 07748 053340.

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EAST CALDER ...cont RAINBOWS, BROWNIES AND GUIDES East Calder Church Hall, Main Street.

Rainbows: East Calder Church Hall, Mon 6.30-7.30pm & Wed 6.15-7.15 Brownies: Kirknewton Church Hall Tues 6.30pm-8pm. Brownies contact Gillian Maben 01506 880640 or Sally buchanan. sally@btinternet.com Guides: Kirknewton Church Hall Mon 7pm-9pm and East Calder Church Hall Wed 7.30-9pm.

Guides contact Fiona Wilson 07595 679117 fionamhwilson@sky.com.

EAST CALDER SCOUT GROUP Scout Hall, Calderhall Terrace. Beavers Mon 6.15 - 7.15pm (boys 6 - 8 yrs). Cubs Mon 7.30 - 9.00pm (boys 8 - 10 yrs). Scouts Tues 7.15 - 9.00pm (boys 10 - 14 yrs).

Contact Jack Galloway on 077907 93889. www.eastcalderscouts.org.uk EAST CALDER YOUTH CLUB For P6 to S4, Fridays 6.30-8.30pm. Entry £1. Contact Errin Anderson Community Education Worker 01506 871278 EAST CALDER NEEDLECRAFT CLUB We are a group of ladies who would like to invite you to our weakly Thursday meetings, between 7 and 9.30 pm in the Community Centre. We enjoy a range of needlecrafts including cross stitch, embroidery, knitting, crochet, sewing.

Friendly tuition given. Our members range in age from 18 to 80. Outings include a trip to Hobby Craft in Glasgow, S.E.C.C. Also away day trips - something to please everyone. Tea and biscuits provided.

Please contact 01506 882427 for more information.

EAST CALDER OLD TYME DANCE CLUB East Calder Community Centre We meet Tuesday afternoons from 1 pm to 3 pm, and dance to live music from Iain MacPhail, accordionist. Beginners/learners are very welcome to join us in this very friendly club.

SLIMMING WORLD Pigeon Club, Oakbank Road, East Calder Tuesdays at 3.30pm, 5.30pm and 7.30pm.

Wednesdays at 9.30am and 11.30am.

Contact Sue on 07803 520781 for more information.

WEST LOTHIAN EAGLES – AUSSIE RULES FOOTBALL We have just started and are looking for new players, of all shapes and sizes, beginners especially for free training sessions. Get fit, have a laugh, make new friends and play a new sport. We train mainly in East Calder football pitch on the Main St. on Monday evenings at 7.15pm but we also train on various other places throughout West Lothian. Check the facebook page for details. www.facebook.com/wleaglesarfc/

KIRKNEWTON KIRKIE KIDS POP-UP SOFTPLAY Pop-up Softplay for 0-5yr olds. £1.50 per family. Kirknewton Village Hall fortnightly on Tuesday’s at 1:30. Contact Amanda on 07814 055499 for further information.

KIRKNEWTON TODDLER GROUP We are a long standing not for profit group that run every Thursday morning in Kirknewton church hall 9.30-12 for children aged 0-5 years. £1 per family with snack and coffee included.

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MINI & ME MUSIC GROUP The Green Room Mondays (Fortnightly) 2pm-2.45pm.

Songs, stories and rhymes just for the little ones. Meet other mums & make new friends. Contact Amanda on 07814 055499.

KIRKNEWTON YOUTH GROUP Village hall or Green Room. Fridays 6-8pm.

For P7+. Please Contact Jennifer at jenniferkirknewton@gmail.com KOSY KAFF Kirknewton Village Hall.

Fridays 4pm – 5pm term time. Free home baking, hot chocolate, games and activities for primary school aged children.

See www.knec4jesus.org.uk for more information.

RAINBOWS, BROWNIES AND GUIDES East Calder Church Hall, Main Street.

Rainbows: East Calder Church Hall, Mon 6.30-7.30pm & Wed 6.15-7.15 Brownies: Kirknewton Church Hall Tues 6.30pm-8pm. Brownies contact Gillian Maben 01506 880640 or Sally buchanan. sally@btinternet.com Guides: Kirknewton Church Hall Mon 7pm-9pm and East Calder Church Hall Wed 7.30-9pm. Guides contact Fiona Wilson 07595 679117 fionamhwilson@sky.com. Bay and Toddler Group Kirknewton Church Hall. Parents/carers with tots aged 0-3 yrs, friendly group with play, stories and craft for the children and meet up and chat for the parents. Thurs 9.30-11.30am.

KIRKNEWTON RUNNERS Meet at Kirknewton Park every Monday at 19.30 KIRKNEWTON STOMPERS Walking group, meeting at Kirknewton Park entrance on Park Terrace. Every Wed 7.30pm. Join the group on the community facebook page where people post details of the walk, or any other time they are walking.

HATTON SPORTS CLUB Tennis and squash. Burnwynd, Kirknewton. Social and competitive play. LTA-qualified tennis coaches. Contact Carol Blamire 01506 880208 SIMPLY PLAY Kaspars Out of School Care for Kirknewton. Kirknewton Primary School. Mon – Thu 3.15-6.00pm, Fri 12.30 – 6.00. Call 07871 791000 KIRKNEWTON WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Come and join us for a friendly evening of craft, demonstrations and fun. 2nd Thursday of each month, 7.15pm in Kirknewton Church Hall.

POTTER AROUND Arts and Crafts Studio at Overton Farm, Kirknewton, EH27 8DD. Pottery Painting, Potter’s Wheel, Decopatch, Jewellery Making, Oil Painting, Knitting and Crochet, Workshops and Kids Clubs, Parties. Open 7 days: Mon, Tues, Fri & Sat 10am – 5pm; Wed 10am – 9pm (if closed after 5pm please call 07815075387 for information); Thurs 10.15am–5pm; Sun 11am-4pm. For more information call 01506 238961, email chat@potteraround.co.uk, see www. potteraround.co.uk & facebook.com/ potteraround.

KIRKNEWTON PLAYGROUP A happy and friendly playgroup for children ages 2 to 5 years. Open Tues, Wed & Fri 9.15am - 11.30am in Kirknewton Village Hall.

Contact admin@communityplaygroups.co. uk / 07593165100 or pop in and see us in the hall. £7.50 per session. Funded places are also available for eligible 2 year olds.

CELTIC STEPZ Kirknewton Village Hall.

Adult dance class to encourage adults back into dance and raise money for good causes. Wednesdays 8.15-9.30pm.

Contact Cathy on 01506 881674

BOOK BUGS Kirknewton Green Room.

Songs and stories for toddlers, 11.30pm – 12 noon ACCESS 2 EMPLOYMENT JOB CLUB Kirknewton Village Hall. Adult dance class to encourage adults back into dance and raise money for good causes.

Wednesdays 8.15-9.30pm. Contact Cathy on 01506 881674.

MID CALDER PILATES CLASSES Mid Calder Institute Hall. Wednesdays 9.30 - 10.30am (Beginners/Intermediate). Additional classes at East Calder & Hatton. Contact Mairianne 07912 20963851 for more details or email: pilates@bodyandcore. co.uk. See www.bodyandcore.co.uk & facebook.com/bodyandcorepilates MID CALDER SCHOOL OF DANCE Mid Calder Institute Hall. Highland, Disco Tues 6.00pm - 7.00pm and Fri 6.00pm 9.00pm. Various ages. Contact Heather 01501733054.

STAR HARMONIES Musical Theatre School. Mid Calder Institue Hall.Tuesdays 10-30-11am- Baby Starz; 11-15-11-45amLittle Starz. Other classes in Polbeth.

Black Bull Inn Thursdays 6:10-7:10pm Liv’n Harmoneez Kids/Teenz Choir; 7:309:30pm The Liv’n Harmony Singers adult choir. Contact 07545 178310 for more information. See www.starharmonies.co.uk email: starharmonies.musicworkshops@ gmail.com WEST LOTHIAN WOMEN’S CYCLE CLUB Meet every Thursday at Mid Calder Primary School Car Park at 6pm. Get on your bike! All abilities welcome, should have own bike and kit. A great way to get fit, have fun and meet new friends around the local area. Contact Elizabeth Logan on 07515 161 307.

WELCOME CAFÉ Glenalmond Hall.

Every Tuesday 10am-12noon. This is a Fair Trade Café all proceeds of which to the Vine Trust in Peru. Do come along and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and some home baking with friends.

CUNNIGAR HOUSE ACTIVITY GROUP Are you over 60? Looking to get out and meet new people? Come and join in our activity group in Cunnigar House, Mid Calder, weekly Tuesdays (2-4pm). 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. at Cunnigar House, Mid Calder.

MID CALDER CAMERA CLUB Institute Hall, Market Street. Wed 7:30pm – 9:45pm. All levels of photographers are welcome. For more information, visit www. mccc.org.uk or call Steve Collier at 01506 881398 or Gordon Scott at 01506 882616.

MID CALDER COLTS FC Teams covering all ages, playing soccer 7s, 11-a-side and also a soccer school. For more information see the Colts’ website www.mid-caldercolts.org. Contact Carole 883934.

Contact@mid-calder-colts.org.

MID CALDER BABY & TODDLER GROUP Institute Hall, Tuesdays & Thursdays 9am-11am. £1 per baby / £1.50 per toddler per session, all welcome.

Please email midcalderbabygroup@gmail. com for more details.

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RAINBOWS, BROWNIES AND GUIDES Rainbow unit (girls 5 - 7 years) Wed nights; Brownie unit (girls 7 - 10 years) Tues nights; Guide unit (girls 10 - 14 years) Wed nights. For more information see www. girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved or email westlothiangirlguiding@gmail.com.

YOGA CLASSES Masonic Hall.

Wednesday evening class 7.30 -9pm.

Contact Linda Bibby 01506 884115. www. wholebodybalance.co.uk FOLK CLUB The MidCalder Inn, Mid Calder. Meets every third Tuesday of the month 8pm at the “Tap Shop”.

CHORAL HIGHLIGHTS LADIES’ CHOIR A choir of around 20 ladies, new members most welcome. An ability to read music is not necessary, just lots of enthusiasm with a focus on fun! We hold two concerts a year, in June and December. Accompanied by the excellent West Calder Brass Band. Available on request to perform at other venues eg fundraising, local clubs and sheltered housing. Wed 7.30pm - 9.45 pm in Kirk of Calder, Mid Calder. Please contact John 01506 880029; Janice 01506 437658; or Iris 01506 431410.

POLBETH STAR HARMONIES Musical Theatre School Polbeth Harwood Church.

Mondays: Drama: 6-6-40pm- P1-3; 6-457-25pm- P4-7; 7-30-8-10pm- S1+. Dance: 6-6-30pm- Nursery-P2; 6-30-7-30pm-S1+; 7-30-8-10pm- P3-P7. Tuesdays: 3-15-345pm- Baby Starz; 3-50-4-20pm- Little Starz; 4-20-5pm- Little Harmoneez. Other classes in Mid Calder. Contact 07545 178310 for more information.

See www starharmonies.co.uk

email: starharmonies.musicworkshops@ gmail.com POLBETH W.R.I. 1st Wednesday of the month at 7pm. Come along for an interesting programme of talks and demonstrations. New members always welcome. Further info on 01506 435708.

PUMPHERSTON UPHALL STATION CREATIVE PLAY Meets in Uphall Station Institute Hall.

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

Parents/carers of babies/toddlers age 0-5 very welcome. Supported by SureStart.

Different play activities every week.

PUMPHERSTON UNITED FC Four groups, including a soccer school for 5-12 yrs (Thur 6.00pm - 7.30pm); 1998 age group (Tuesdays); 1997 age group (Mon and Wed) and 1995 age group (Mon and Wed). Training at Pumpherston Recreation Park. For more information, please email feedback@pumpherston-united.co.uk THE LOOK GROUP Outdoors activities in Almondell and Calderwood Country Park for ages 8-12. Meeting at Visitor Centre 10.30 - 12.00 Saturdays - not every Sat, check programme with the Rangers on 01506 882254.

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WEST CALDER WEST LOTHIAN FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP Meets on the third Sunday of the month 1.30pm – 3.30pm, at West Calder Community Centre. New members always warmly welcomed. Join us for support, information, friendship, talks and outings. There is no group meet in July, August or December. See sites.google.com/site/wlfibromyalgia or call Sheila on 0844 887 2388 for more information.

18TH WEST LOTHIAN SCOUT GROUP West Kirk Hall, West Calder. Beavers Mon 6-7pm. Cubs Wed 6.16-7.30pm Scouts Thurs 6.30-8pm. Girls and boys 10.5 - 14 yrs. Contact Jean Walkinshaw 01506 873638.

WEST CALDER WALKING GROUP Every Thurs at 12.30. Meet outside the Co-op, West Calder Main Street. Walk approx 1 hr then coffee/tea stop to finish.

Call 01506 871773 for more info.

THE WOOLY QUILTERS CRAFT GROUP If you are looking for some inspiration or motivation to get going then this self help group is the ideal place for help and craft chat with a cuppa while you sew or knit. We do a variety of crafts from Patchwork & Quilting to Knitting & Spinning, or to get you started try making our beginners quilt! We meet up on a Wednesday Evening from 7pm to 9pm at The Stick & Cane Shop, Unit 5 Polbeth Industrial Estate, Polbeth, West Calder EH55 8TJ. For more information: email: woolyquilters@gmail.com or find us on facebook.

CHURCHES WEST KIRK OF CALDER & POLBETH HARWOOD CHURCH West Kirk of Calder Service 9.45am every Sunday; Polbeth Harwood Church Service 11.15am every Sunday. Minister: Rev Dr Jonanda Groenewald, 3 Johnsburn Road, Balerno, EH14 7DN. Tel 0131-261-7977 KIRKNEWTON AND EAST CALDER CHURCH Kirknewton Services 9:45 in the Kirknewton Kirk, Station Rd. East Calder Services 11:15 in the East Calder Church, Main St. Sunday School available. Crèche Available. Website www.knec4jesus.org.uk MID CALDER Services 10.30 every Sunday in the Kirk of Calder, Main St, Mid Calder. Sunday School and crèche available. Pumpherston services - The Kirk of Calder also holds fortnightly services on Wednesday mornings at 10:15 at the Pumpherston Institute Hall. The website www.kirkofcalder.com has full details of current activities/services.

ST THERESA’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Masses - 11.30AM every Sunday. 9am every Monday and Friday. 6pm every Wednesday. Confessions - After Mass on Sundays, or on request. www.livingstoncatholicparishes.co.uk 01506 880918 frpaul@ livingstoncatholicparishes.co.uk.

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

ACCOUNTANT/BOOKKEEPING ESTATE AGENT Aberdein Considine 33 AKT Bookkeeping 42 Drummond Miller 32 APPLIANCE REPAIR Turpie & Co. 31 Home Appliance Repair 42 FLORIST ARCHITECT Vicky’s flowers 17 Plan It Design 26 FOOT CARE BARBER Foot Clinic 19 TJ’s Barbers 19 FUNERAL DIRECTOR BATHROOMS Porteous Funeral Directors 47 1st Choice Living 5 FURNITURE & FURNISHINGS Bathgate Bathroom Studio 23 Harvey Bruce 22 BEAUTY GARAGE DOORS Lisa Blair Beauty Therapy 19 Max’s Garage Doors Ltd 36 BLINDS & SHUTTERS GARDEN & LANDSCAPING Harvey Bruce 22 Beatson’s 12 BOWLING CLUB D Greaves 10 East Calder Bowling Club 4 Evergreen Balerno 10 BUILDER Gardening Scotland 12 Almond Building Company 10 Green Thumb 13 Build-It 26 New Hopetoun Gardens 15 Dean Jones 14 Riccarton Garden Centre 13 Wyndford Farm Plants 6 CAR BODYWORK West Lothian Garden JWG Car Care 36 Maintenance 10 CAR SERVICE & REPAIR GARDEN BUILDINGS Kirknewton Garage 36 Champfleurie Estate 11 CARPET & UPHOLSTERY Woodford Timber Scotland 5 CLEANING GAS STOCKIST James Burnett 8 Charles Gas 22 CHARITY GOLF CLUB British Heart Foundation 7 Baberton Golf Club 32 CHILDREN’S NURSERY GYM/HEALTH CLUB Angela Elizabeth Nursery 41 Dalmahoy Hotel CLEANING SERVICES & Country Club 2 James Burnett 8 HAIRDRESSER COMPUTER SERVICES Jane & Friends 17 Sprint Computers 27 HANDYMAN CONSERVATORIES 1st Call Handyman 35 CR Smith 25 JEWELLERY DANCE SUPPLIES Jewellery Workshop 17 Highland Dance Shop 42 JOB OPPORTUNITIES DENTIST Developing the Young Workforce Artis Dental 43 and Implant Studio 19 JOINER No9 Dentist 17 Craigcrook Joinery 35 DOORS Create Enhanced Spaces 35 UPVC Doors 6 Geoff Vinter Joinery 35 DRESSMAKING/ALTERATIONS KITCHENS Nota Bene 17 Create Enhanced Spaces 35 Dream Doors 27 ELECTRICIAN S & S Home Improvements 24 A&A Electrical 22 Riddell Electrical Services 35 LAWYER Aberdein Considine 33 SL Electrical 4

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LEAFLET DELIVERY The Leaflet Lady 48 MOBILITY Ableworld 21 MOTORHOME (HIRE/SALE) Motorhome Escapes 39 PAINTER/DECORATOR Braekirk Decorator’s 23 EDC Painters and Decorators 7 Nu Walls 22 TML Décor 8 PET SERVICES South Lodge Cattery 28 Tilly Chance Dog Grooming 28 PLASTERING Alexander Aitken Plastering 22 Nu Walls 22 PLUMBING SERVICES Currievale Plumbing 23 EPH 23 Plumb It 26 PUBLIC HOUSE Black Bull 37 RESTAURANT Al Borgo 39 Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club 2 Sky Kitchen 39 STORAGE UNIT Storage Containers 36 TAKEAWAY Sky Kitchen 39 TANNING STUDIO Sun Shack 4 TRUSTED TRADER SCHEME West Lothian Trusted Trader 14 TUITION Kumon Livingston 41 Mark Wood (Singing and Piano) 42 VET Lamond Veterinary Clinic 29 Pentland Veterinary Clinic 28 WEDDING SERVICES Nota Bene 17 Vicky’s flowers 17 WINDOW CLEANING Suburban Window Clnr 8 WINDOWS 1st Choice Living 5 CR Smith 25

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