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any local residents who commute into Edinburgh via the A71 signed an online petition over the past couple of years for safety measures to be installed at the dangerous Dalmahoy junction. This month I interviewed the Kirknewton resident who set it up, to find out where it’s up to and how it got to this stage.

You may have noticed a sign for a military museum go up in Linburn at the Scottish War Blinded premises. I went in see what it was - I didn’t have room to write a lot about it in this issue, but see page 48 for brief details.

The home improvements column this month is a check-list of things to work on to make the most impact on the exterior of your home, ready to enjoy time in the garden this summer – or likewise to make an impact if you’re preparing to sell.

All our usual columns are here. Thanks for reading Konect and supporting local businesses and organisations.

Helen-Jane, Editor hj@konectdirectory.co.uk COVER IMAGE: Wild poppies in summer.

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“My husband Dennis attends the Dalmahoy leisure club most days (he is ex Army Physical Training Corps) and also plays golf there. I was worried sick about the dangers at that particular spot and was sure, like many others, that a fatal accident is waiting to happen. I did not want that fatality to be Dennis,” she explains. With this motivation Margaret started researching what could be done to get some safety measures in place. The petitions organisation 38 Degrees was suggested to her.

“38 Degrees were very supportive from the start,” she says. “When I called them initially they asked ‘Well what do you want done?’ and on the spot I said ‘Traffic lights would solve it.’” So an online petition was set up to get traffic lights installed, and Margaret promoted it around various local groups where it quickly gained a lot of support.

“However, I was told by Edinburgh City Council that the petition was not valid as it was set up by myself, a West Lothian resident, and it needed at least 500 signatories with an Edinburgh address.”

It seems incredible that West Lothian voices were not going to be taken into consideration but undaunted, Margaret enlisted the help of one of the nearby residents on the Edinburgh side to “own” the

petition with her, and also asked 38 Degress for a breakdown of the postcodes of the signatories; unsurprisingly there were already many more than 500 with Edinburgh postcodes anyway.

With the support of Councillor Bill Henderson; information from local residents including a freedom of information request from the police on how many collisions there have already been there; her 38 Degrees contact; and a lot of personal tenacity, Margaret pushed ahead.

The latest status, three years after the petition was started, is that Edinburgh Council is committed to full signalisation of the junction. They need to acquire a strip of privately-owned land in front of the carvery in order to widen the road for the turning lanes and to make the pavement and bus-stop area safer. The timescale for this is currently unknown.

As an army wife Margaret has travelled a lot, spending time in Germany, Aldershot, Beaconsfield.

She has taken on a range of different roles within the army environment ranging from telephone exchange; chauffeuring (driving officers to

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In the meantime the speed limit on that strip of road has been reduced and flashing speed warnings installed. I tell Margaret that I’m sure she will have saved lives with her determination to address the dangers at this spot. “I just wanted to save one life, my husband’s, at least,” she says.

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meetings and events - “I kept the car absolutely gleaming inside and out”); administration officer in a camp shop issuing petrol, diesel and lubricants, where she also did the accounts; working in the library; running a craft shop. She recalls interesting conversations with young officer-hopefuls coming from countries as diverse as Mozambique and Saudi Arabia, who were amongst the recruits her husband was putting through their fitness training; and the time Val Doonican approached Dennis on the golf course at Beaconsfield to ask if he would give him golf lessons.“It was a good life,” she said.

Nowadays she is likely to be found at the Scottish Mineral & Lapidary Club in Leith, pursuing a hobby she is passionate about.

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his section of Konect celebrates all things West Lothian! With new developments and the population ever-growing here, it’s an exciting time for all of us, as services and facilities spring up to accommodate.

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Look inside this section for: HOME & GARDEN EXTERIOR CHECKLIST External appearances DO matter!

FOOD & DRINK Light summer food ideas PERFECT DAYS IN WEST LOTHIAN Family & friends itinerary ideas from Visit West Lothian PARENTS IN WEST LOTHIAN Our regular column on surviving parenthood in West Lothian CHARITY Psychic Night in aid of RiverKids

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With the weather (hopefully) good, this is a time of year when most of us like to revitalise the garden and exterior of the house ready for spending time in it with family and friends over the summer. And if you’re preparing to sell your property, first impressions count for a lot and cleaning up the exterior makes a huge difference. So set to on the areas below, and look through the pages in this magazine to find local businesses to help you with it.

DECKING - BBQ season is just around the corner and if you like to do a bit of entertaining, getting decking installed is a fantastic investment in making your garden more suitable for outdoors living. It can also make a great play area for kids, and if your garden is sloped or uneven, a raised deck helps you make the most of it. There are plenty of local tradespeople who can install decking for you, but if you want to tackle it yourself, check local timber suppliers for decking materials and advice. Some of them sell decking kits which make it easier to install. Don’t forget the details – fencing, steps if necessary, and lighting. If you’ve already got decking, it may need to be scrubbed up for the new season. Pick a dry day and go over the wood with a stiff broom or multi-purpose pressure washer, then when it’s free from clutter and dirt, clean the wood using a dedicated product. Rinse to remove all traces of the chemicals and allow it to dry completely before replacing the furniture.

POTS, PLANTERS, BORDERS AND BOXES - A colourful pot or two of flowers can transform the look of your place, front and back. Clean your old pots with a scrubbing brush, take a trip to the local garden centre to get new planters if necessary and bedding plants to fill your pots and window boxes.

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Mints are amongst the most useful herbs to grow and they will grow in sun or partial shade.

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The picture shows a big barrel of Spearmint, probably the most commonly grown – we freeze lots of it to use during the winter – just pop handfuls of 6” (15cm) sprigs without flowers into polybags, seal and freeze. Use it in savoury dishes as mint sauce, for flavouring potatoes and peas, or chopped finely into a dressing of natural yoghurt and grated cucumber – lovely with curries. We use it in a dessert called ‘New World Strawberries’ add it finely chopped to sliced strawberries and New World red wine.

EAU DE COLOGNE MINT – tie a small bunch of this delightful mint under the hot tap when you run a bath. You’ll enjoy a wonderful refreshing and restorative bath.

APPLE MINT – this is hairier than the smooth spearmint so not so pleasant chopped into salads. It is milder but more minty than spearmint and we love to put a few sprigs into a jug of tap water and ice to quench your thirst and refresh you.

PEPPERMINT – this has a really strong minty flavour and makes a refreshing infusion/tea. Use a small bunch of fresh peppermint infused in water just off the boil for 3-5 minutes.

There are so many different varieties of mint to experiment with, have you got any recommendations to share with us?

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PARENTS IN WEST LOTHIAN

...decide between muted rose and dusky midnight while your toddlers master interior design We all hope that we can pass on our best traits to our children, and to weed out hints of our worst traits as they appear in our little cherubs – and my worst trait is having huge amounts of enthusiasm for a project and getting it nearly done before losing momentum. I’ve never been able to understand it. At least if I gave up at the start, or half-way through I could understand but the sight of the finish line seems to be what makes me pull up. Mad, I know.

An example is that when I moved into my current house, the living-room was a mixture of raspberry and baby pink. Not to my taste, so at 8 months pregnant the race was on to get it magnolia-ed before our furniture was delivered. The whole room was done in time EXCEPT about a one metre squared section in the corner of the room.

This was in 2013. This section was still unpainted as of last week.

But I had never realised how much one’s surroundings can affect your state of mind. The presence or otherwise of clutter, the cleanliness of your space, how organised your belongings are, all impact on your mental health and your ability to feel relaxed.

After a major clear-out of baby things last month, I was feeling buoyed and contented, so I was seized by the aforementioned rush of momentum and decided to have a major clear out generally. I unwittingly employed the KonMarie method – the Japanese decluttering method whereby you hold each item you own in your hands and if it brings you joy, keep it and if it doesn’t, donate it. I had a reasonably high bar for that feeling of joy; if I wouldn’t pay the same money for it again right now that I bought it for, it had to go.

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After various trips to the British Heart Foundation and the dump (some things weren’t worthy of donation) I rode this new-found wave of bias-foraction by deciding to re-decorate for the first time since that 2013 false-start.

Well.

Some things never change. I am now the proud owner of a 7/8ths beautifully re-painted living room, and a kitchen with one wall spanking new sage green and the rest dirty white. Pristine sleek gloss-work? No thanks, I’m happy with my halfdone coat of white against the background of the dark wood that came before it.

At least the kids have been helping … standing upstairs with Channa trying out several tester pots of various shades of dusty-looking purple for the hallway (yes, starting another project while the rest still aren’t finished) we hear the suspicious silence from the children that indicates imminent trouble.

We hustle downstairs to find this scene. That’s a kilo of flour by the way.

Well at least when they started something they followed right through with it til it was done. I’m proud of you, kids. Some other feelings too, but pride is definitely in there somewhere.

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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As the internet has become the first port of call for most prospective buyers, estate agents can feel somewhat swamped with buyers. The issue is not a lack of enquiries, but which of those enquiries will turn out to be serious.

This is because many estate agency websites are simply an invitation for buyers to register on line, yet all too often this results in huge numbers of poorly qualified “window shoppers” applying.

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request for a garage mean that the buyer needs to park a valuable car, or do they just need good storage space? If the latter, then the agent will be able to offer that buyer a far wider range of suitable homes than those limited to a garage.

A deeper understanding of buyers also means that the agent can discover what has prompted the move, the likely timescale involved, and whether there are related-sale or finance issues to be addressed. A successful sale does not depend solely on the suitability of the property, but also on whether the buyer’s circumstances are compatible with those of the seller.

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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10:00am – Enjoy a fun filled day at Almond Valley Heritage Centre. Learn about the history of the West Lothian shale oil mining era, in a fun and interactive way. Or take the family to Five Sisters Zoo where you can meet a wonderful array of wild and exotic animals!

2:30pm – Take a trip to Artisan Cheesecake in either Bathgate or Livingston and enjoy a slice of one of their many extravagant and yummy cheesecakes!

4:00pm – Finish off the day by having a jump and bounce at JumpStation Trampoline Park. It is the perfect place to work up a tea time appetite.

FRIENDS AND FAMILY 10:30am – Delight in a nice stroll around the iconic Linlithgow Palace, Peel & Loch, birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots before enjoying lunch in one of Linlithgow’s many fantastic eateries.

2:00pm – Head to The Centre and Livingston Designer Outlet for some High Street and designer retail therapy!

5:30pm – Enjoy a meal at Nandos, Wagamama or Pizza Express. Situated directly alongside the shops, these popular restaurants are great for gatherings.

8:00pm – Finish your day in the par-fect way with Paradise Island Adventure Golf. Set amidst a tropical paradise, this is golf as you’ve never seen it before.

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Recently I was lucky enough to be near Venice.

There they understand food for summer. It should be light, full of flavour and pretty to look at on the plate.

June is the time for a new range of vegetables: tender broad beans, British asparagus, peas and pea shoots, tiny new carrots and beetroot, some of which can be yellow. These look Good but taste just as earthy as their dark red cousins.

If you have space for a couple of pots on the window sill you will have fresh herbs to go with these new season veggies. The three classics are chives, parsley and mint. If you buy the cut and come again plants in the supermarket you can pot them on into your own garden or planters and so long as you look after them you will have herbs all summer. If you have space, chervil, coriander and thyme would be good to add more interest to your cooking and salads. Be warned though - if mint is left to its own devices in the garden in a couple of years it will run all over the place. It’s best planted in a large pot with a broken bottom and this be sunk into the soil.

This way the runners can not escape!

The Venetian dish that set me off thinking about the delights of summer was a lovely, light, mixed seafood lasagna.

MIXED SEAFOOD LASAGNA 50g plain flour (or enough to take up all the butter) 100g butter 1 pint whole milk Salt Pepper Ground nutmeg Saffron (if you have some) 400g/ 500g dry weight mixed seafood or your own selection of fish and shell fish Some smoked fish such as smoked salmon cuttings or hot roast salmon is good for added flavour Lasagna sheets - either green or white 100g fresh new peas (or frozen petite pois) Olive oil for greasing the dish Grated Parmesan cheese

MIXED SEAFOOD LASAGNA: A delightful Venetian dish

METHOD: Heat the oven to 160°C. Make a white sauce (it will be quite thin but the pasta will take it up): melt the butter in a heavy bottomed saucepan. Add the flour and mix over the heat till all the butter is absorbed. Cook for a moment or two but do not brown the flour. Add the milk little by little beating well so there are no lumps before you add more milk. Do this till all the milk is incorporated, season and cook for 2 or 3 minutes. Don’t let it stick or burn. Leave aside to cool.

Oil a shallow oven proof dish to prevent the pasta sticking. Layer up the pasta and fish, adding a generous amount of white sauce each layer.

Four layers of pasta should be enough. Finish with some white sauce and a good scattering of cheese. Bake for 30 minutes at 160°C or until it is bubbling and brown on top.

This is from a favourite old book “Cooking with Vegetables” by Maria Hanbury-Tenison. An unusual and lovely salad - a bit 1960’s but still good, and pretty to look at because the turmeric gives the veg a bright golden green glow.

450g shelled broad beans 4 small firm courgettes sliced thinly Dressing made with olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 table spoon full each chopped parsley and chives 6 thin rashers bacon dry fried till crisp METHOD: Put the beans into a pan of boiling water, cook for 4 minutes, add the courgettes and boil for another 4 minutes till just tender.

Drain well and add the dressing and the turmeric.

Mix well leave to cool. Add the chopped herbs, mix again and then scatter the crumbled bacon on top.

Good with hot new whole boiled potatoes and an omelette for supper.

The monthly recipe and food notes are contributed by Anne Pinkerton. Anne is a local cook who believes that everybody can enjoy seasonal food and take pleasure in preparing meals for their friends and family.

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MUSIC REVIEW

a penchant for early Squeeze while ‘Shackles’ reveals the influence of the Kinks.

Snakeskin Shoe Review has evolved over the past couple of years from a loose gaggle of friends into a bona fide gigging and recording outfit with enough high quality original material to warrant (or even, it might be argued, necessitate) release of their debut album, Criticism.

The majority of its compositions were penned by James Kerr and as such have his stamp all over them; witness his idiosyncratic lyrics with nods to such disparate parties as Bob Dylan, the Everly Brothers and Orson Welles as well as the jangly guitars so evocative of the band’s live sound. It’s their overall vibe though, rather than any specific style or genre, that identifies SSR. The individual members’ distinct musical backgrounds afford the record a cosmopolitan feel not always obvious with bands who have come together via a shared love of the same style of music. The single ‘Bring It ’ won’t disappoint anyone with

Band members are multi-talented and as such are not afraid to rotate individuals’ instrumental and vocal duties.

‘The End of the Affair’ suggests an appreciation of the likes of The Mamas and Papas but it’s the wistful ‘The Undeclared War’ that’s the stand-out track, thanks in large part to Helen Marshall’s mellifluous vocals and the understated slide playing of veteran guitarist Roger Moffet.

Criticism is on limited release from early May so see the band on 2nd of June at Bathgate Regal and pick up one of the few remaining copies after you’ve been blown away with the band’s live set.

This month’s review was contributed by Guest Critic Jeff Yates. Snakeskin Shoe Review is a local band of which our regular music reviewer, James Kerr, is a member.

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Extensions | Bathrooms | Kitchens Alterations | Structual Work Maintenance & Repairs | Landscaping Driveways | All Trades

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Doggies Love Walkies Friendly, reliable and trustworthy dog walking service Home visits are available for small animals, dogs & cats Daily dog walking made in small groups We are also fully insured and Police checked

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Tillychance Dog Grooming Services 111 Main Street, East Calder, EH53 0EP

Please contact Suzanne on 01506 880015 s_buglass@hotmail.co.uk

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You can be reassured that Porteous Family Funeral Directors are completely independent, family owned funeral directors serving Juniper Green, Currie, Balerno, Baberton, Ratho and the Calders areas.

Porteous Family Funeral Directors: Proud to Serve the Local Community www.porteousfunerals.com

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Alexander Aitken Plastering 51 Dolphin Rd, Currie Call Sandy

07966 695595

Plaster work, rough casting, ceramic tiling & general maintenance A & A Electrical Solutions Ltd Balerno All electrical work Private or commercial No job too big or small All work guaranteed Free estimates Professional and reliable service

Alan: 07969 929327

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CHARLES GAS CALOR GAS STOCKLIST Next to Clifton Garage, East Calder, EH53 0HS

07710 788457

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Full range of Butane, Propane & Forklift Cyclinders in stock.

We also supply BBQ and Patio Gas for those summer months.

We supply both business and domestic customers.

STEEL CONTAINERS FOR RENT Suitable for storing your stuff or run your business from here.

Based on a farm near East Calder. ÂŁ15 per week For more information call 07814 915552

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Currievale Plumbing Plumbing & Drainage Services Emergency call outs Professional & reliable service Family business, over 15 yrs experience All plumbing work carried out

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CROSSWORD

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USEFUL INFORMATION

MILITARY MUSEUM SCOTLAND A new museum opened in Kirknewton earlier this year.

in Wilkieston. The museum is located within the grounds of the Scottish War Blinded. It includes a replica WW1 trench in the grounds.

Starting out as one man’s collection of military memorabilia, Military Museum Scotland is an extensive collection celebrating Scotland’s service men and women. Collection owner Ian Inglis explains, “There are various military museums in Scotland dedicated to specific regiments. This one is not for one particular regiment but other organisations too such as the Royal Army Medical Corps.”

The display changes regularly, as there is too much to have it all out at once, so you’re likely to see different things on return visits. Very little is behind glass cases, and you are encouraged to touch the displays. The museum also takes school bookings, hosts a veterans drop-in advice centre once a month for advice on housing and so on, runs regular events, and of course there is a café.

Ian’s collection started when he inherited his father’s medals. He has dedicated many years to collecting army memorabilia, which includes everything from medals to vehicles. He has operated a mobile museum for some time, but is excited to now have what he hopes will become a permanent home for the collection and educational resource here

Museum Open: Tues to Sun 10am – 4pm Café Open: Wed to Sun 10.30am – 3pm

ANGELA ELIZABETH PRIVATE NURSERY The longest-running private nursery in West Lothian

...the caring nursery Babies & children from 3 months - 5 years Open 52 weeks a year 7.30 am - 6.00pm Full or part time spaces available

Daily Activities : ● Sand &Water ● Baking ● Painting ● Glueing ... and much, much more! ● weekly sports class with A-Star Sports ● weekly French lessons

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USEFUL INFORMATION

WHAT’S ON SATURDAY 3RD JUNE Introduction to Orienteering - (Almond Park) Interlopers Orienteering Club. Use a map to navigate around a course of checkpoints – fastest time wins!

For more information visit www.interlopers.org.uk.

Suitable for everyone, from beginners to experienced orienteerers. Meet: next to the Rugby Club, Almond South Road, Livingston. Time: Register between 1.30pm – 2.30pm. Cost: £6 seniors, £3 juniors.

SATURDAY 3RD JUNE Cats Protection West Lothian Rehoming Day Newyearfield Farm Community Centre, Hawkbrae, Ladywell, EH54 6TW. 1pm - 3pm We will have the cats ready to be rehomed, stalls and cafe for hot rolls, teas, coffees etc.

FRIDAY 9TH JUNE Psychic Night in aid of Cats Protection West Lothian Newyearfield Farm Community Centre, Hawkbrae, Ladywell, EH54 6TW. 7-9pm. With Psychic April Mackie.

Tickets £10 and includes free tea and coffee. There will be a raffle too. All money raised goes to Cat Protection.

SATURDAY 10TH JUNE Grand Harburn Festival - Residents of Harburn & District, West Lothian, are extending a warm welcome to visitors to the Annual Festival on Saturday June 10, 11 am - 4 p.m. (B7008) near West Calder. It promises to be a fun, family event with something for everyone.

Festivities include live music, a 5K fun run at 1 p.m., school children’s art exhibition, bouncy castle, children’s obstacle course, archery, family treasure trail, face painting, road art, birds of prey exhibit, duck race at 2:30 p.m., plant and produce sale, craft stalls, home baking and burgers, ice cream and cold drinks.

Pooches are also invited to join in the Fun Dog Show at 12 p.m. Classes include Fancy Dress, Puppy (ages six to 12 months), Cutest Eyes, Waggiest Tail, Best Six Legs, Dog Most Like Its Owner, Veteran (over eight years old), and Dog that Judge Would Like to Take Home.

Registration begins at 11.30 am at Harburn Hall Field.

Entry fee is 50 pence per dog per class (class 8 is free).

A courtesy bus will operate between attractions all day and pick up from Scotmid, West Calder from 10.45 am. Parking also available in a field near the festival.

A Great Family Fun Day Out and a “must do” on West Lothian’s summer calendar.

LIBRARY INFORMATION EAST CALDER LIBRARY Main Street, East Calder, EH53 0EJ T: 01506 883633 E: eastcalder.lib@westlothian.gov.uk OPENING TIMES: Mon & Fri 10am – 5pm, Tues 10am-3pm, Wed 11am-4pm, Thurs 12pm-7pm, Sat 10am-1pm. Please note Registration Services are now available by appointment only. Monday – 2.00 to 4.30. Wednesday – 11am-1pm. Friday – 2.00 to 4.30. Telephone 01506 883633.

Other facilities we offer are: free internet access, cheap printing facilities and free scanning. There are daily papers to read and magazines to browse in a warm safe environment.

Book bug sessions: Monday 14th November 10.30-11 & Saturday 26th November 10.30-11 with Scottish theme for book Week Scotland.

Adult book groups: Thursday 17th November 5.456.45 & Thursday 26thNovember 5.30-6.45 Local poet Colin Mitchell presenting his new book of poems as part of Book Week Scotland Junior Craft Table: Friday 25th November 2-4pm.

PUMPHERSTON LIBRARY Drumshoreland Road, Pumpherston, EH53 0LF T: 01506 280996 E: pumpherston.lib@westlothian.gov.uk OPENING TIMES: Monday – 14.00 to 17.00. Wednesday – 14.30 to 16.30. Thursday – 14.00 to 18.00 WEST CALDER LIBRARY & CUSTOMER INFO. SERVICE West Calder Library and Customer Information Services are temporarily relocated at 24-26 Main Street, West Calder. T: 01506 771630.

OPENING TIMES: Monday – 10.00 to 16.00. Tuesday – 10.00 to 19.00. Wednesday – 11.00 to 16.00.

Thursday – 11.00 to 18.00. Friday – 10.00 to 15.00.

Saturday – 10.00 to 13.00. CIS enquiry desk closed each day 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm.

CONTACT DETAILS

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THEATRES HOWDEN PARK CENTRE has a busy programme of events including live music, dance, theatre, workshops and exhibitions. See their website at www.howdenparkcentre.co.uk for complete up to date listing or contact the box office: 01506 777666

BATHGATE REGAL hosts an exciting programme of film ,music, theatre, comedy and children’s events.

For upcoming events see website at www.bathgateregal.org for complete listing.

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EAST CALDER BOWLING CLUB 255 Main Street · East Calder · EH53 0EL Tel: 01506 497008 Emaill: info@ecbcnews.co.uk www.eastcalderbowlingclub.com

Sunday 4th June – Robin Cook Memorial Trophy West Lothian Junior Bowlers Competition 9.30am Saturday 10th June – Gala Day (watch out for further news) Saturday 17th June – Ladies Day Tickets (inc Buffet & Entertainment) £10.00 on sale from the Bar £10.00 4pm-midnight

Your friendly local Club for tennis, squash and racketball and our newest sport, Padel Tennis (Europe’s fastest-growing sport)

ü Social and competitive play ü Coaching for children & adults

Check our facebook page Sunday Bowling Competitions & up-coming major Invitational Competitions

Memberships available All levels.

Contact heatherwhyte@ rocketmail.com

To arrange a visit or a trial hit at any of our sports contact Liz Brown on:

0131 449 5314 | hattonsec@gmail.com www.hattonsportsclub.com

Function Suite for hire

for members and non-members* (*with sponsorship from a member)

7 Day Membership: £68.75 per month 6 Day Members: £61.88 per month, 5 Day Members: £51.56 per month Young Adult (18-19): £15 per month, Young Adult (20-21): £20 per month, Young Adult (22-25): £30 per month, Young Adult (26-30): £40 per month 12 ROUND MEMBERSHIP FOR £300 – contact us for details With the SGL affiliation fee of £12.60 Use our interest free direct debit scheme to spread the cost at no charge!

TRIAL ROUNDS FOR PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS AT £10.00 Club: 0131 453 4911 Mon-Fri Pro shop: 0131 453 3555 Sat-Sun

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Email: manager@baberton.co.uk Website: www.babertongc.com

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.

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 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 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 nonpensioners 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 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.

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.

Toddler Clinic

East Calder Health Centre. 1st Tues every month. Drop in for advice & support 1.30–3.30pm.

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

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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 Mini & Me Music Group

The Green Room Thursdays 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

Hatton Sports Club

Tennis and squash. Burnwynd, Kirknewton. Social and competitive play. LTA-qualified tennis coaches. Contact Carol Blamire 01506 880208

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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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 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.

Mid Calder Camera Club

The Look Group

Mid Calder Colts FC

WEST CALDER

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.

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 We would like to invite all ladies with a love for singing and music to come and join us. You don’t have to be able to read music. We are a well established three part choir and have a membership of around 20 ladies. We sing a wide variety of songs including music from films and shows, spiritual, traditional and pop music. We hold two concerts annually, one before Christmas and one in the summer accompanied by West Calder Brass Band. We also sing at venues across the region on request. The choir practices in Kirk of Calder on Wednesdays 7.30 - 8.45pm. New members are always most welcome to join. Contact John Rankine - 01506 880029.

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; 6-30-7-30pm-S1+; 7-30-8-10pmP3-P7. Tuesdays: 3-15-3-45pm- 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 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

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.

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 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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