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LOCAL HISTORY

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elcome to the first edition of Konect for 2018 (we didn’t publish a January issue).

Our Charity of the Month is Home-Start West Lothian, who offer support, friendship and practical help to parents with young children in the community to give the next generation the best possible chance in life. I interviewed them at their Livingston office – they are always looking for volunteers, see the feature on page 40.

I’ve been looking a little into the history of the namesake of one of Edinburgh’s universities this month – if you have anything to do with Napier University you may be interested in the story of John Napier, see pages 8-9.

All our usual columns are here, and we’re looking forward to another year of celebrating all things local!

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

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FEATURES Marvellous Merchiston Visit West Lothian Parents in West Lothian Health & Beauty Home Improvements Property Matters Garden Project Music Review Recipe Charity of the Month

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LOCAL HISTORY

If your home was garrisoned by soldiers and under threat of bombardment, you might pick somewhere else to get married. But 22 year old John Napier, namesake of Edinbugh Napier University, signed his wedding contract with his 16 year old bride at home in Merchiston Tower in just those circumstances in April 1572.

The hobbyist mathematician and seventh Laird of Merchiston would probably have preferred to be remembered for his works of theology. He changed the world, but not in the way he imagined - his invention of logarithms is the work for which he is most celebrated.

John and his new wife moved to Gartness Castle (on the western edge of Stirlingshire today). He took the task of running the Napier estates very seriously.

He was known in Edinburgh as “Marvellous Merchiston” as he was always working on ideas to improve productivity. He experimented with salt fertiliser, invented an apparatus to remove water from flooded coal pits, and built land surveyancing devices. Part of the inheritance was the title of the King’s Poulterer, and the “Pultrielands” at Dean Village - a plot of land for raising poultry to be supplied to the king on request.

John Napier was born at Merchiston Tower (now one of Edinburgh Napier University’s campuses) in 1550. We don’t know what he studied but he went to the University of St Andrews at the age of 13.

There is no record of him graduating from there; he most likely finished his education in Europe, arriving back in 1571, aged 21, when Scotland was in the But Napier considered himself first and foremost a grip of a civil war in which his family was reluctantly theologian. The Reformation in Scotland was young, involved. Four years previously, Napier’s maternal it was a time of religious and political turmoil and he uncle Adam Bothwell, the Bishop of Orkney, had was a fervent protestant. In 1593 he published what performed the he considered to be coronation of baby his most important James VI after his and urgent work, “The Logarithms allowed the German mother’s forced Plaine Discovery of mathematician and astronomer Johannes abdication, and the Whole Revelation Kepler to show that the Earth was not at civil war ensued of St. John” - detailed between supporters exposition that the centre of the universe but revolved of the deposed the Pope was the around the sun. This breakthrough Catholic queen and Antichrist. He sought underpinned Newton’s theory of gravity supporters of the to alert the king to baby king (or rather, “the apparent danger of the Regent who of Papistry arising ruled in his minority). Merchiston Tower, being in a within this Island… .” fearing, like many, threat from strategic location, was garrisoned by the Regent’s Catholic Spain. men to prevent supplies reaching the Queen’s supporters holding Edinburgh. The Tower was Following the publication of the “Plaine Discovery” severely bombarded by the Queen’s men in May (which gained him international recognition) Napier 1572 in a failed attempt to gain control. Archibald worked on designs for various instruments of war Napier, John’s father, whose loyalties appear to - “designed by the Grace of God, and the worke have been ambiguous, probably stayed in the of expert craftsmen.” He was covering all bases, tower throughout, although it is unknown if the rest evidently, in the case of a Spanish invasion - if the of the family did. theological writings didn’t head off the catholic 8 | KONECT CALDERS

threat, he wanted to make sure Scotland had some new weaponry! It included two kinds of burning mirrors, a piece of artillery, and a metal chariot from which shot could be fired through small holes.

exaggerated over time. With James VI on a fanatical quest to eliminate witchcraft, had Napier seriously been suspected of anything he would not have been spared. It’s more likely that the nightgown was academic garb, and that his incredible and diverse output led him When Napier had a problem with pigeons to appear eccentric eating his grain in the fields at Merchiston, and misunderstood.

At this time, Napier also turned his attention to developing he solved it by scattering grain laced with a means of simplifying the very long He moved back to alcohol on the fields; the drunken birds and complicated Merchiston with his were then easy to capture - a feat which calculations he family on the death no doubt fuelled the stories of his magical needed for his work of his father in 1608, powers in an age of superstition. on astronomy. From until his own death 1594 he worked on a in 1617. methodology, finally publishing what he called logarithmic tables twenty I visited Merchiston Tower last month to wander years and seven million calculations later, in 1614. It through the rooms and get a feel, if possible from was a mathematical breakthrough immediately taken this distance in time, of the building that was up enthusiastically by scientists as it saved them first and foremost a family home but swept up in years of calculations and allowed radical progress in turbulence. Its matter-of-fact integration into the astronomy and navigation.

Napier University campus, with a modern corridor running right though it, somehow echoes for me He made other signification contributions to the way the Archibald Napier carried on business mathematics including promoting the use of as usual; the marriage in the garrisoned home; decimals, and “Napier’s bones” - numbering rods and how John Napier’s monumental invention for multiplying, dividing and taking square roots and of logarithms was almost incidental to what he cube roots. Made of ivory, they looked a little like considered his main life’s work. One thing is for bones, hence the name. He also described a method sure, he would be very happy to see his home part of using metal plates in a box to rapidly perform of a place of higher education. multiplication and division problems - the earliest known attempt at using a type of calculating machine.

For Napier, though, mathematics was a hobby, a means to an end that he worked on as and when he had time besides his theological work. The Statistical Account of 1795 says: “Adjoining the mill at Gartness are the remains of an old house in which John Napier of Merchiston, Inventor of Logarithms, resided a great part of his time (some years) when he was making his calculations. It is reported that the noise of the cascade, being constant, never gave him uneasiness, but that the clack of the mill, which was only occasional, greatly disturbed his thoughts. He was therefore, when in deep study, sometimes under the necessity of desiring the miller to stop the mill that the train of his ideas might not be interrupted.”

Perhaps unsurprisingly he cut an eccentric figure.

The Statistical Account also records he “used frequently to walk out in his nightgown and cap. This, with some things which to the vulgar appear rather odd, fixed on him the character of a warlock.” But stories of his supposedly magic powers have been

Merchiston Tower: Now one of Edinburgh Napier University’s campuses

This article was contributed by Helen-Jane Shearer. Helen-Jane lives in West Lothian and is the editor of Konect magazines.

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VISIT WEST LOTHIAN

This month we have everything from ballet to comedy so even if you don’t have a valentine this year you’ll be sure to still be in love… with West Lothian.

A night at the theatre is hard to beat but a night at the theatre with Ballet West might just do it!

Bringing the story of Giselle live to the stage at Howden Park Centre you will witness the story of a peasant girl named Giselle, who dies of a broken heart after discovering her lover is betrothed to another. This is a world class production that will be sure to pull on your heart strings. Showing on the 7th at 19:30pm.

On Saturday the 10th head on down to Linlithgow Peel for a Wetland Wildlife Wander.

This is certain to be a fun filled day of exploring and learning. You will tour the Peel with an incredibly knowledgeable guide as you stroll around this historic and beautiful area.

Now we have two options, one for those with a Valentine’s date and for those without a date this February 14th. For those who will be sharing an evening with a loved one then why not check out one of Linlithgow’s magnificent restaurants? With a wide range of high end and award winning establishments to choose from you won’t be short for choice in this Royal Burgh. Alternatively if you don’t have a date then head on down to Howden Park Centre to witness the comedy genius that is Jimeoin. His UK tour has been a smash hit and we are certain you will be bent double with laughter.

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...be the right kind of frog as we leap into the New Year “Five frogs sat on a log. Four decided to jump off.

How many remain? Still 5, because ‘deciding’ and ‘doing’ are not the same.”

Most of us, including myself, probably like to think of ourselves as adventurous types, willing to try new things, and be spontaneous. In fact, a famous psychological study in 1948 by Bertram Forer showed that the vast majority of us will blithely accept almost any feedback that paints us in a good light – no matter how accurate it really is or isn’t.

In reality, I’m much less devil-may-care today than I used to be. At one time I was pretty adventurous but these days I’m the sort who has only ever tasted one menu item from Subway; who, upon finding a well-fitting pair of shoes, buys them in every colour, and who simply cannot stray more than one or two shades from magnolia paint under any circumstances.

So this year, I decided that instead of New Year’s resolutions, I would set a series of goals whose success could be achieved and built on throughout the year, all based around doing something new – completing a sign language qualification, doing a 50s dressmaking course, and completing a Couch to 5K program – but most importantly, trying a new type of activity with the kids every month.

My kids are admirably open to trying new things, so I took my lead from them when I heard that a new type of play centre was opening in West Lothian – Bramble Cottage Constructive Play Centre in Bathgate.

The new thing for me about Bramble Cottage is, it’s not a soft-play.

Instead, it’s a physical and imaginative play arena, designed to stimulate little imaginations and promote pretend play. There are little cavern-like rooms where little ones can pretend to be in a supermarket, a kitchen, or a little

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I worried if Quinn would enjoy it to be honest because his speech and social play is very delayed and he tends not to join in such play at nursery, but almost at once my two made for the pretend kitchen area, and something brilliant happened.

They began pretending - together. They were serving each other toast and coffee, putting clothes in the washing machine, pretending to eat from little plates. All the while, Quinn was saying thank you, repeating phrases he hears in that setting at home (“Watch out Penny, beans are hot hot hot!”) and responding to Penny’s pretend-play. Channa and I crouched at the little entranceway, mouths wide in awe.

I loved the fact that we were able to sit in the café area and have our snacks (well-priced home-baking and coffee) while being well within earshot of our little cherubs – and while the air was rippled by a gentle buzz of laughter and chatter, it wasn’t the same loud, frantic, intermittent-injury laden environment that I’m used to at traditional soft-plays – it’s much more easy-going.

And so one of my goals has borne fruit already – and it has shown me the importance of not just deciding to try something new, but of actually doing it too.

Here’s to an adventurous 2018!

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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HEALTH & BEAUTY

NewYear, NewYou??

As we start a fresh new season we tend to feel the need to spring clean, detox and update our wardrobes.

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When you visit your stylist really try and get the most from their expertise. Ask about the different ways you can wear your style; how versatile is it? a good stylist will talk you through the best ways to blow-dry your hair and give you ideas for easy up-dos and what staples you need in your ‘beauty wardrobe.’

Big on the catwalk for spring 2018 is lowslung simplistic buns, midi pony tails and really beautiful paired back blow dries. Less is definitely more this season. Ask what colours suit your skin tone, this will give you make up ideas and wardrobe ideas too.

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If we’re a passenger in a car or on a bus, we usually trust that the driver has a clear sense of the route to follow. If they don’t, we won’t reach our hoped-for destination. So, it is in the journey of life.

Where do we want to go? What do we want to change? Our brain, being a ‘habit organ’, automatically repeats patterns of yesterday. If we want something different, we need a clear new route - or at least, to get us started, a strong sense of the sort of ‘place’ we’d like to go.

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HOME IMPROVEMENT

February can be a dreich month, a good time to pay attention to your lighting.

Could a quick update make it bright where necessary, cosy where wanted and as fashion-forward as anyone could desire?

Brighten up your lighting • Using just one central pendant to illuminate a room creates a flat light with dark corners, making the space seem dull and small. If you are renovating, now’s the time to add wall lights, install some additional ceiling lights, or include some track lighting in cornices or bookcases.

• To improve a boring lighting scheme quickly and easily, add extra lights at different heights – a table lamp in the corner, a floor lamp in another, maybe a clip light attached to a shelf. The aim is to create layers of light that come from different directions, and that you can adjust to suit your mood or the way you’re using the room.

• Think about bulbs – save money by changing to LEDs, which last for years and are very cheap to run. How ‘warm’ or ‘cool’ they are is marked in kelvins - look for around 2,700K for a pleasant indoor light.

Dimmer switches give flexibility to your lighting, but they’re not always compatible with LEDs, so check with your electrician.

• ‘Smart’ lighting is the way to go – use a remote control or an app on your phone to dim your lights, switch them on and off or even change their colours.

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PROPERTY MATTERS

It would not be unreasonable to assume that as a property comes onto the market, the instructed estate agent will post the property details on various property portals and wait for the enquiries to roll in.

However, this approach is somewhat simplistic!

Estate Agents need to take a much more strategic and proactive approach to handling new buyer enquiries. There is a fallacy surrounding property marketing in that many people think that a property sells as a direct result of the publication of its corresponding listing on a property portal. This is simply not true in most cases.

In fact, the overwhelming majority of buyers who enquire about a specific property do not go on to buy it, but buy something else instead.

This is because only limited information can be conveyed online, such as price, location, accommodation and condition. Yet the decision to buy is usually much more complex, and is something that cannot adequately be assimilated until the property is actually visited.

So whilst it is important to choose an agent that advertises extensively online (every agent should be advertising your property on Rightmove,

Zoopla, Primelocation, S1 Homes) it is more important to choose an agent who knows what to do with an enquiry than simply putting the buyer on a mailing list!

A good agent will use the best marketing to attract buyers, and then use their skill, training and judgement to help the buyer identify the right property – which in all probability will not turn out to be the one about which they enquired.

This effective method is one of the reasons that the best agents have such an excellent ratio of new applicants to sales agreed, which is of course to their clients’ substantial advantage.

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

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GARDENING PROJECT

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We believe that every garden should be able to supply flowers or foliage to fill a small vase every week of the year… or to float in a bowl!

Floating is the easiest way to arrange flowers and at this time of the year it is often the most comfortable way to enjoy them. The classic flower heads to float are these different hybrid hellebores that are starting to flower in our gardens. Just cut off the flower heads with a tiny bit of stem and float on clean water.

As the month progresses try floating snowdrops upside down – it’s a wonderful way to see the double skirts that some of them have. Each week you garden may offer you some heads to float – in high summer roses make perfect displays.

Just have fun experimenting!

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VISIT WEST LOTHIAN

This month we have everything from ballet to comedy so even if you don’t have a valentine this year you’ll be sure to still be in love… with West Lothian.

A night at the theatre is hard to beat but a night at the theatre with Ballet West might just do it!

Bringing the story of Giselle live to the stage at Howden Park Centre you will witness the story of a peasant girl named Giselle, who dies of a broken heart after discovering her lover is betrothed to another. This is a world class production that will be sure to pull on your heart strings. Showing on the 7th at 19:30pm.

On Saturday the 10th head on down to Linlithgow Peel for a Wetland Wildlife Wander.

This is certain to be a fun filled day of exploring and learning. You will tour the Peel with an incredibly knowledgeable guide as you stroll around this historic and beautiful area.

Now we have two options, one for those with a Valentine’s date and for those without a date this February 14th. For those who will be sharing an evening with a loved one then why not check out one of Linlithgow’s magnificent restaurants? With a wide range of high end and award winning establishments to choose from you won’t be short for choice in this Royal Burgh. Alternatively if you don’t have a date then head on down to Howden Park Centre to witness the comedy genius that is Jimeoin. His UK tour has been a smash hit and we are certain you will be bent double with laughter.

Whatever you decide to get up to this February we hope you spend it in West Lothian.

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FOOD & DRINK

Spiced Bean &

Carrot Patties

Serve with salad and herb yoghurt dressing

This is a great recipe for meat-free Monday - or any other day of the week!

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Method: 1. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan, add the onion and fry for 5 minutes until softened. Cool for 5 minutes then place in a food processor with the carrots, harissa paste, beans, mint and breadcrumbs.

2. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper and process for about 30 seconds until well blended. Shape the mixture into 15 small round patties. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.

3. Shallow fry the patties in hot vegetable oil for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on kitchen paper then serve with salad and dressing.

Tip: Serve these patties with dark green salad leaves such as baby spinach and watercress with chunks of cooked beetroot. For a quick herb dressing, stir lemon juice and freshly chopped mint into natural yoghurt and season to taste.

Outside Catering Food Creations can provide a range of outdoor catering, supplying not only the food but staff and an outdoor bar.

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CHARITY OF THE MONTH

Sometimes when things are hard, knowing you’re not alone can make all the difference

Bringing up young children is a tough job. And if over and above the usual hard work of parenting, life is complicated by isolation, mental health issues, or a child with additional needs, it can quickly become overwhelming.

Home-Start West Lothian provides friendly support at home for young families. By helping the parents, the children have a better chance at a good start in life, hence the charity’s name.

It was originally set up in Leicester, England, in 1973 by a woman who ran parenting groups.

She noticed a lot of the mums wanted a oneon-one chat with her in addition to the group activities. So she started visiting them at home on a one-on-one basis, and Home-Start was born. There are now independent local HomeStart groups all over Britain. The West Lothian one has been in existence since 2000.

It’s really about having life experience and an ability to empathise, non-judgementally Sometimes when things are hard, knowing you’re not alone, you’re not a bad parent, that it’s normal to find it tough, and knowing that others have similar challenges, can make all the difference to how you cope. “Our volunteer befrienders visit at home, provide peer-to-peer support, lend a hand practically (such as watch the toddler while mum has a chance to have a shower in 40 | KONECT CALDERS

peace), be a non-judgemental, confidential listening ear and provide signposting to local groups or services that may be able to support with specific issues,” explains Allie, Manager of Home-Start West Lothian. I met Allie and Carol-Anne, Volunteer Co-ordinator, at the Home-Start premises in Livingston.

“The main difficulty people used to come to us for was social isolation; people moving out from Edinburgh or Glasgow for cheaper housing in West Lothian, but not having a network or knowing how to meet other young families, and struggling alone. There may be language barriers, health problems or other difficulties in addition to that. In recent years, we see a lot more families in crisis though - through domestic violence, poor mental health, disabilities, a whole range of issues.”

Home-Start see people from all walks of life. “It makes no difference how big your house or your bank account is,” says Allie. If as a parent of young children you’re not coping, then that is pretty normal and help is available. And, while most of the families they help tend to be in crisis or have multiple challenges, it’s not all about crisis. “We have some families we help as they have triplets, and not necessarily any other challenges. Three babies is challenging enough!”

Referrals for Home-Start’s befriending service can come from anywhere – health workers, social workers, GP and even self-referral. The choice as to whether to engage or not is with the family – it’s not like a formal social service where there may be mandatory engagement, although Home-Start may be supporting a family who already has social work, healthcare or other professionals involved. Navigating the numerous agencies that exist to help, and understanding the jargon thrown around, is one of the things the befriender can help with. It’s peer-to-peer support, where the parent/s and the Home-Start befriender work through things together. Volunteers are carefully matched to families to maximise the chance of the relationship being successful.

“We work predominantly with young mums and single mums, but also sometimes with dads or both parents. And we are always looking for more volunteers.” Older volunteers are welcome - sometimes a grandparent figure is just what a young family needs. Every family’s needs are different, so a wide range of volunteers with

West Lothian Volunteers different experiences is ideal. Male volunteers are also welcome. “It’s really about having life experience and an ability to empathise, nonjudgementally,” summarises Allie.

If you can spare two or three hours a week to make daily life just that bit less daunting for a local young parent, please contact Home-Start West Lothian on the details below.

Contact Details: Telephone: Email: Website: Facebook: Address:

01506 415755 admin@homestartwl@org.uk www.homestartwl.org.uk /HomeStartWL Cameron House 13a Fairbairn Road, Livingston EH54 6TS

Home-Start West Lothian is a charity registered in Scotland, charity no. SC029770.

For this article, Helen-Jane interviewed Allie and Carol-Anne of Home-Start West Lothian. HelenJane lives in West Lothian with her family and is the editor of Konect magazines.

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WHAT’S ON

FEBRUARY HALF TERM (9TH TO 18TH FEBRUARY)

The First Tingles of Spring at Almond Valley - Build yourself a tingle-o-meter and have fun searching for signs of new life and the approaching spring.

Every day during the February school break there will be crafts and experiments in the warmth of the museum that explore the cycles of the season and anticipate the wonderful year ahead. For more info see www.almondvalley.co.uk UNTIL 23RD MARCH

Free admission to Almond Valley when you book afternoon tea! A tasty, tempting, tiered array of sandwiches, savouries and cakes for the grown-ups, and a perfect miniature version especially for the kids.

All very dainty, very refined, and extra-brilliant because when you book, all enjoy free admission. Afternoon teas are available between 14.00 and 16.00, must be booked in advance, and cost £9.95 for adults and £4.95 for children. Places are limited, especially at weekends and during the school half-term break – so please book early. Call 01506 414957

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COMMUNITY COUNCILS East Calder and District Community Council meet the first Tuesday of every month (except July) at 19:00 in East Calder Community Education Centre.

Kirknewton Community Council meet on the second Tuesday of each month (except July) at 6.45pm in the Green Room on the Main Street.

All welcome!

Mid Calder Community Council meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7.30pm (except July and August) in Institute Hall, 15 Market Street, Mid Calder.

Pumpherston Community Council meet on the first Tuesday of each month at Pumpherston and Uphall Station Community Primary School at 7pm ~ All meetings are open to the public and we would be delighted to see you. www.pumpherstoncc.org/ WANT TO INCLUDE YOUR EVENT HERE? EMAIL: EDITOR@KONECTDIRECTORY.CO.UK

CLUBS & CLASSES

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.

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

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

East Calder Community Centre. Last Thursday of the month, September to April 1.30pm - 3.30pm. Pensioners and nonpensioners welcome. Contact Carol Anne Murray (Secretary).

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.

East Calder Youth Club

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.

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 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

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 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.

Bingo

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Now located in East Calder Community Centre. Mon-Fri 9am11am 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.

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.

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

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. 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

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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.

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.

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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 5th West Lothian Mid Calder Cub Group Mid Calder Institute Hall. Thursdays 7.20 to 8.30. New cubs welcome. Aged betweem 8 – 10 years. Please contact Vroni on 07900 907297.

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; 11-15-11-45am- Little Starz. Other classes in Polbeth. Black Bull Inn Thursdays 6:10-7:10pm Liv’n Harmoneez Kids/Teenz Choir; 7:30-9:30pm 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-calder-colts.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.

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; 6-45-7-25pm- P4-7; 7-30-8-10pm- S1+. DANCE: 6-6-30pm- Nursery-P2; 6-30-730pm-S1+; 7-30-8-10pm- P3-P7. Tuesdays: 3-15-3-45pmBaby 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 9.3011.15am. 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.

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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