Konect Calders March14

konect MARCH 2014

WIN

Two night family stay at Hilly Cow Wigwams

FEATURES

Let's go fly a kite Bathgate Castle and tragic Marjorie

Kirknewton's Green Room

CHARITY

S& OFFER ERS H C U VO cal from lo ses s e busin

West Lothian Run plus local businesses, community information and more!

East and Mid Calder, Kirknewton & Pumpherston

Once again I have been reminded and impressed, whilst preparing this month's konect magazine, by the energy of West Lothian people and the range of activities they get up to!

I interviewed local people from two totally different fields of endeavour – a specialist in kite aerial photography for archaeological research; and the lady who set up West Lothian Run a few years ago, the charity which features as our Charity of the Month in this issue. The front cover is Kirknewton's Green Room, a new facility for the village which you can read about on pages 38 and 39.

Message from the Editor

Along with all our regular columns, there is a prize draw in this issue – Hilly Cow Wigwams of Kirknewton are offering a two night family stay at their fantastic wigwam venue, see page 49 for details and send your entry in for a chance to win!

Look out for Mother's Day special offers and ideas from local businesses throughout the magazine this month.

Thanks for reading konect and supporting local businesses.

Helen-Jane, Editor hj@konectdirectory.co.uk 07854 492638

Advertising enquiries Jenny Thomson 07824 469266 jenny@konectdirectory.co.uk Charlene Gaffney 07772 941899 charlene@konectdirectory.co.uk

Advert booking deadline: 15th of the month prior to print Artwork/copy deadline: 18th of the month prior to print www.facebook.com/KonectDirectory www.konectdirectory.co.uk The Konect Directory is delivered to homes in Kirknewton, East Calder, Mid Calder and Pumpherston.

Copies are also left at the libraries, sports centre, convenience stores and various other locations within the area.

Front cover photograph: Kirknewton Green Room See page 38

Contents Features Let's go fly a camera kite

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The Cleaning Doctor

21

Bathgate Bathroom Studio

22

Colin Nixon

32

Regulars Charity of the Month

26

Recipe and Food Notes

46

Competitions and Puzzles Crossword and sudoku

44

Hilly Cow Wigwams Prize Draw

49

Community What's on

48

Useful Information

48

Clubs & Classes

51

Index of Advertisers 54

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Let's go fly a camera kite...

by Helen-Jane Shearer

Kite flying has timeless appeal... but how many people realise that flying a kite can be used to discover what lies underground?

Researching an article on Bathgate Castle, I came across aerial photographs of the site taken with a camera attached to a kite string. I contacted the photographer Jim Knowles, who is Trust Archaeologist and Secretary of West Lothian Archaeology Group, to find out more and see what else he could tell me about Bathgate Castle and other historical sites in West Lothian.

Jim is one of several members of the group who specialise in Kite Aerial Photography (KAP). The technique dates to around 100 years ago when we have the first known use of a “kite camera” to photograph an archaeological site in Sudan. Aircraft soon took over, but kites have seen a resurgence in popularity since the availability of digital cameras in the 1990s. However, according to Jim, “they are still used very little by archaeologists and still seen as a novelty or simply not known about despite the obvious benefits.”

Kites are used to photograph things from a lower height than aircraft to therefore obtain more detail.

I ask Jim the obvious question about using drones instead of kites. “Drones definitely have their place, such as when there is no wind to fly a kite or close to structures,” he explains. “Kites are cheap, generally stress free when flying them, they can remain in the sky for hours, are very environmentally friendly using no fuel and creating little noise. They are extremely portable, there are no running costs, require a low skill level to operate, can lift heavy loads and are relatively safe. Drones, on the other hand, can be dangerous due to their high spinning propellers, have a short flying time and should be flown by an experienced pilot with another on standby in case of failure. Drones will get better and cameras will get lighter, but kite flying places you in the landscape and lets you feel the sky.

Today I use all of my technology, from quadcopters to radio controlled kite rigs, but I still prefer the simplicity of just flying a kite”.

West Lothian has a rich pre-historic and medieval heritage, and we have really only just scratched the surface in terms of archaeological investigations. West Lothian Archaeology Group aims to investigate, record and publicise archaeological and heritage sites of West Lothian and beyond.

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They have investigated many sites across West Lothian - you can see photographs and interpretive details at www.westlothianarchaeology.org.uk. They select sites based on personal interest, by invitation or recommendations from members of the community – perhaps someone has information on a site that has existed in the past but has since disappeared. The most tantalising, says Jim, are those where there is very little written history - they are marked on old maps but nothing remains. Bathgate Castle is one such site, as is Ogilface Castle in Armadale.

“Ogilface is basically a series of humps and bumps in a field” says Jim. “The West Lothian Archaeological Trust, working with the Edinburgh Archaeological Field Society, carried out a number of field investigations to try and understand what these grassy lumps represent.

After carrying out numerous surveys, including magnetic and earth resistance geophysical surveys, Below: Jim's 12 year old daughter flying a KAP rig

Bathgate Castle and tragic Marjorie

So where is Bathgate Castle?

The site lies in the grounds of Bathgate Golf Club. Not much is known about it – at least not readily available historical documentation. West Lothian Archaeology investigation revealed a low mound with three moated ditches curving along one side and evidence of a square building at an entrance causeway. They intend to carry out further investigation one day. I got permission from Club to walk the site and take a few photos from ground level.

Below: KAP picture of Bathgate Castle using a camera adapted for the near infra red. This technique is useful for increasing contrast and identifying features by different moisture content or the condition of the overlying flora. Castle mound is a rounded oblong with ditches visible curving round the left hand side.

Inset: Ground level view of castle mound and ditches.

This area of Bathgate Golf Course, at the 10th hole, is protected by Historic Scotland.

we began to understand more of the layout of the structure. We followed up with numerous kite aerial photographic surveys using specialist cameras from the visible to the near infra-red end of the electromagnetic spectrum to try and tease out extra information that cannot be seen under normal circumstances. Our combined findings suggest that there was indeed a fortification here, possibly from the medieval period or even earlier.”

Anyone can learn to fly a kite for KAP, and West Lothian Archaeology Trust is keen to encourage people to photograph sites in their own area using kites. It has launched a scheme to introduce KAP into local schools.

Torphichen Primary school is about to start a project on Cairnpapple Hill using KAP. The Trust also runs the Scottish National Aerial Photography Scheme, providing KAP kits to children, students and their mentors in Scotland.

Not quite “up to the highest height” (the Civil Aviation Authority impose a restriction of 60 metres) ... but even a child can use this coupling of ancient technology with the latest digital camera to find buried treasure.

See more pictures and information on the photographic techniques at www.westlothianarchaeology.org.uk

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KAP picture: West Lothian Archaeology

Marjorie, the eldest daughter of Robert the Bruce, led a short and tragic life.

Her 19 year old mother died giving birth to her. Her childhood was overshadowed by the struggles of Scottish independence (Edward I invaded Scotland the year she was born). Her father was crowned king of Scotland in 1306, and the 9 year old princess had to flee, along with her step mother and aunts, as Edward I and her father did battle.

But the women were captured by the English and the princess Marjorie was held hostage in solitary confinement in a nunnery in England, until her father's victory at Bannockburn in 1314 led to her release. She was just 17, having spent half her life as a prisoner.

The following year she married Walter Stewart, hero of Bannockburn, and the barony of Bathgate and its castle was part of her vast dowry that Robert the Bruce gave to Walter (along with Kilbride and other baronies). It was to have been their family home. But tragedy struck a year later; a heavily pregnant Marjorie fell from her horse whilst riding near Paisley and went into premature labour.

Her baby, the future King Robert II, was delivered by c-section (the earliest authentic record of such an operation since Julius Ceasar) and the 19 year old Marjorie died a few hours later. Walter Stewart lived at Bathgate Castle until his death there in 1327, after which it was left to fall into ruin.

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Cleaning Doctor Bill Weir

Carpet and upholstery cleaned to as good as new Bill Weir, owner of Cleaning Doctor Carpet & Upholstery Services Edinburgh West & West Lothian, looks after the health of your indoor environment by giving you cleaner, brighter, fresher, safer, healthier carpets, curtains and upholstery.

Bill explains his services, “My cleaning and restoration services can save you a lot of money, as you won’t have the expense of buying new so often. Regular vacuuming, combined with periodic professional cleaning, unquestionably extends the life of your carpets and upholstery. Let me explain. Carpets act like a filter; they trap dirt, grit and sticky substances that are carried into your home on shoes and clothes.

But this trapped dirt and grit grinds into the fibres and slowly destroys them. Regular vacuuming removes the majority of these abrasive elements. Professional cleaning gets rid of the remaining dirt and grit along with sticky and oily deposits. A regular cleaning cycle vastly improves the appearance and extends the life of your carpets and furnishings.

Bill continues, “My aim is to give you the best-ever, professional carpet and upholstery cleaning services at affordable prices. I use either my top-of-the-range, hot-water, deep-extraction system or the WoolSafe® approved Dry Fusion system, which cleans, stainblocks, deodorises and heat-dries your carpets all in the one process. I can leave your carpets dry and ready to walk on in about 30 minutes after cleaning.”

Bill also carries out specialist cleaning, including spot, stain, odour and chewing gum removal, dust mite elimination, rug cleaning, leather cleaning, mattress cleaning and curtain cleaning.

If your carpets, curtains or upholstery are looking a little under the weather, and they need reviving, call Cleaning Doctor Bill Weir to restore them to a clean and healthy condition.

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Bathgate Bathroom Studio In the heart of Bathgate town centre you will find a bathroom specialist with a remarkable family history, stretching back to mid 19th century.

the modern bathroom or shower room. With over 20 complete displays, as well as extensive tile and shower wall ranges, the showroom is well worth a visit. The Bathroom Studio is a perfect example of a family-run business moving with the times to meet the needs of the present day, as illustrated by these comments from satisfied customers: "Thanks for all your help and advice and your amazing customer service. Our bathroom is stunning. I will be recommending you to everyone. Glad I decided to shop local" The Carson family, Bathgate

The Bathroom Studio in Hopetoun Street is a modern bathroom showroom full of contemporary and practical ideas to meet the needs of customers today. However the family roots of the business can be traced back to the 1840s, when the original firm of J.B. Marr & Sons, Plumbers, was established in Bathgate town centre.

Caroline Irvine (nee Marr), co-owner of today’s specialist bathroom business, is the sixth generation of the Marr family to run a plumbing or bathroom business in the town, with six members of the extended family currently employed in the business.

“We cover the full spectrum, from as little as a shower installation through to full luxury bathrooms,” explains Marie Marr, Showroom Manager. “We carry out all work with our own fitting teams who are fully qualified in all aspects of bathroom installation, joinery, plumbing and tiling, meaning that the work is carried out efficiently and we can keep a close eye on quality control.” An extensive range of reputable brands is offered, including Mira and Aqualisa for showers; Vitra, Ideal Standard and Roca for sanitaryware, and Utopia, Mereway and Tavistock bathroom furniture.

The Bathroom Studio have recently completed a refurbishment of the showroom and office premises at Hopetoun Street, with extended space to display the latest design solutions for

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"To everyone at The Bathroom Studio who made our dream a beautiful reality....

To Caroline who spoke my language and sold me my dream in the first place...

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Jacqueline and Donald, Livingston "A big thank you for the lovely job in my bathroom. I am delighted with it." Mrs Peat, Ratho Bathroom Studio is currently taking delivery of new tile and furniture ranges for 2014. Why not pay them a visit at 10 Hopetoun St, Bathgate (next door to RBS), or call to arrange a free estimate and design service which uses the latest software to help you visualise your finished bathroom.

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Charity of the Month

West Lothian Run

Marathon season is coming up and our streets and parks are full of runners training for various marathons. If you're not up to running a full marathon but want to run for charity, or want to participate in a shorter run for training, you need to know about West Lothian Run. “We're the local West Lothian version of the Edinburgh marathon, except we have fun runs for non-runners too”, explains organiser and the charity's CEO Lindsay Colman. “We wanted to set up a series of runs where people and charities could raise money for their chosen cause without the high entrance fees required by larger marathon organisations.”

Winding back to the beginning of the story of West Lothian Run... Lindsay tells me that the idea was born when she was planning to enter a large marathon a few years ago in order to fund-raise.

She wanted to support a fund set up in memory of her great-nephew who had died as a baby from Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. The condition is operable and the memorial fund provides families with vital monitoring equipment needed at home after the surgery.

“The entrance fee was so high it would have taken a huge chunk out of what I was able to raise. So I set up West Lothian Run instead.” In consultation with others, West Lothian Run was born in July 2008.

The charming logo depicting the iconic Five Sisters bings was designed by John Hardie of Blackburn; the route for their first event, a half marathon starting from Meadow Park in Bathgate, was planned and tested by Alan Reid (keen runner and retired community beat officer from Bathgate). The inaugural event took place in May 2009.

Since then the runs have steadily grown in terms of number of participants and number of runs arranged each year. The aim of the charity is to promote fitness for all the family within West Lothian and to provide accessible events for people to fundraise for their chosen causes.

There are now three running events held annually.

They include short fun runs too so that there is something for everyone including non-runners and young children. Any group, charity or individual can enter a run, there is no minimum team size and the entrance fees are very low (the half marathon entrance fee is just £15).

West Lothian Run's mascot FitKit, with Joshua Duncan at the 2013 Easter Run. Joshua was raising funds for the Lothian Autistic Society.

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“We are an approachable and friendly organisation,” says Lindsay, “and we're here to help people run, have fun and of course raise money if they choose.”

runners, local business people as well as Councillor Willie Boyle - who keep the charity going behind the scenes.

The Easter event is held in Beecraigs Country Park (near Linlithgow) and consists of 2k, 5k and 10k runs and will be held on Sunday 20th April.

West Lothian Run provides expertise and help to other running events in particular the Armadale Run for Fun – they help with registration process and marshalling.

The Half Marathon event starts from Meadow Park in Bathgate and also has 2k and 7k options, and will be held on 11th August.

The Santa Fun Run consists of a 2k and a 5k run and starts at Livingston Football Stadium and will be held on 30th November.

So what is involved in planning and organising the runs? Lindsay explains to me that the routes are well established now, although there are seemingly endless permission forms to be completed each time for the council, police and Rangers (in the case of the Beecraigs event).

Route marshalls have to be arranged (the air cadets, army cadets and scouts usually step in to help here); first aid coverage for the day has to be in place.

And or course the never-ending task of promoting West Lothian Run. There are seven board members who come from all walks of life – runners and non

Registration is open now for the Easter Beecraigs run, visit the website at www.westlothianrun.co.uk to register.

If you want to get involved in West Lothian Run in any other way please contact them.

They meet once a month in the Bathgate Partnership Centre and new volunteers are always welcome to bring new ideas to the run and help promote and grow it throughout West Lothian.

Corporate sponsorships are available for local businesses.

You can contact them on the following: www.westlothianrun.co.uk facebook: www.facebook.com/WestLothianRun

Easter run 2013

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Colin Nixon's garage is a well-known part of the landscape in East Calder – the service and MOT centre has been in business for 25 years. A more recent addition to the business is the used car sales room, which has been open since December 2011; Colin and his team are celebrating just over two years of supplying quality used cars to customers from the local area and well beyond.

The showroom was totally renovated when the car sales business was launched, so it feels more like walking into a new car showroom. All of the used cars in both the showroom and on the forecourt have been carefully selected by Colin Nixon's for their quality condition, low-mileage and good value.

Rather than trawling through pages and pages of used cars (or scrolling through hundreds online), when you visit Colin Nixon's you know that that initial selection has already been done for you - the cars that make it to his showroom are the only ones worth looking at. The pre-sales service and preparation of each vehicle are to the stringent standards that his garage is already well-known for.

Colin and the team are friendly and approachable and not only helpful in terms of selecting a suitable car, but they will be there for you for the aftersales service. Most of the cars come with a 12 month warranty, which is unusual for second hand cars and

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demonstrates the confidence Colin Nixon's have in the cars they sell.

If you're looking for something specific and want to buy with confidence, Colin Nixon's may well be able to source it for you . Or if you're not sure what car you want, you can discuss your needs with Colin and he will be able to make suggestions and source one for you if they don't have anything on site at the time.

The business has gone from strength to strength since opening at the end of 2011 and Colin would like to thank all customers who have supported him and bought their used cars from him. “It's been a learning experience,” he says “and we've been delighted with the success of the used car sales to date.”

Buying a used car doesn't need to be a risky business if you go to the right place, and where better than a local business which already has an excellent reputation?

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The Kirknewton Green Room The doors of this exciting new facility in Kirknewton have been open since early February and it has already played host to local MSP surgeries, the Gala AGM, Allotments AGM, Kirknewton Community Council, West Lothian Social Enterprise Network, keyboard lessons, children’s Magic Shows, the new Youth Club, local people who work from home, people who need a laptop to apply for work and those wanting a cuppa (from our new coffee machine!), chat and a read of the paper! We are also helping young people towards their JASS or Duke of Edinburgh awards.

The building was officially opened by the Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Paul Wheelhouse MSP, on Tuesday 25th February. A series of community opening events will be held in March. Over 15 local volunteers have come forwards to help and the KCDT team who are listening to your ideas and are putting together a series of projects over the next year in the Green Room and throughout Kirknewton. Expect to find out more in early April 2014.

The building is a zero energy development built by the community for the community. Co-ordinated by the Kirknewton Development Trust, £30,000 was invested into the project alongside £10,000 worth of volunteer hours. The building cost a total of £150,000. It was part financed by the Scottish Government and the European Community West Lothian Leader 2008 - 2013 programme who contributed £120,000 to the project.

The running of the Green Room and the work of the Development Trust has been supported by a Big Lottery Scotland grant of £266,000 for the next three years. This was awarded alongside and because of the development of the new Green Room.

Beyond the three years the future sustainability of the project will come from community benefit from the EFRG wind farm at Fauch Hill and the community investment in one of the turbines. This best-in-class wind farm community benefit was negotiated by Kirknewton Community Development Trust.

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To book the Green Room: call 01506 883988 contact Gill Greaves on 07816 880175 email bookingkirknewton@gmail.com It costs £10 an hour to book the Green Room or Village Hall (£7 an hour if you are members of the Kirknewton Community Association - £40 annually. For details contact Gill Greaves).

The Green Room is available any day from 9am until 9pm and is currently open from Monday to Friday 9am until 1pm.

Kirknewton Green Room: The construction The Green Room has been built with a strong focus on very high levels of insulation and air-tightness in an attempt to reduce the running cost and our reliance on fossil fuels to an absolute minimum. The building utilises Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS) as the main structural elements for walls and roof.

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It is a development of an idea originally proposed by the famous American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. To supplement the already high insulation values of this material we have added a further 50mm of urethane foam insulation inside the building to make it really cosy The floor is also highly insulated with urethane materials and is finished with a self-levelling screed that contains hot-water pipes forming a large heat-store and radiator combined.

Heat energy is supplied by storing water heated overnight by off-peak electricity, in a 300 litre insulated tank with an ordinary programmer that calls for heat and a thermostat that regulates the room temperature.

Because we have made the structure air-tight to a very high level we have fitted a ventilation system that introduces fresh air from outside to make the room comfortable.

This system captures heat energy from the outgoing stale air to pre-heat the incoming fresh air at an efficiency of over 90% and in summer it allows cool air to enter without any pre-heating to maintain maximum comfort levels and avoid over-heating.

There is a 4.0 kW Solar Photovoltaic system on the south facing roof that we hope will generate enough electricity to make the building selfsufficient in energy for both heating and lighting over the yearly cycle.

Electricity from our panels is sold to the grid, but only after we have satisfied our needs in running the building. We will measure this energy use and report on the balance achieved between use and production at the end of the first year.

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Recipe and Food Notes

The Best Things to do with an Old Loaf of Bread

By Anne Pinkerton

This month I want to continue the theme of good housekeeping and thrift.

Bread was the staple food in Europe for centuries, for this reason every last bit it was valued. Recipes evolved to use even the old, stale leftovers. In Britain bread was also used as traditional accompaniment to eek out expensive meats.

Bread sauce, croutes and fried breadcrumbs used to be served with roast game and poultry. Stuffing made from bread crumbs, herbs, onions and spices are now Christmas staples in larger birds such as turkey and goose. Roast pork with sage and onion stuffing makes a splendid Sunday lunch.

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Old bread can be used to make Melba toast, croutons, tart cases and bread crumbs. Flour, egg and bread -crumbing foods before frying is essential for fish cakes, rissoles, schnitzels, epigrammes and croquettes. Bread crumbs, mixed with a little grated cheese, butter or oil, make a crunchy topping on baked dished such as fish pie, macaroni cheese, or baked aubergines.

Melba toast Cut the crusts off stale sliced bread. (These can be used for crumbs.) Lay the bread flat on the work surface, and with a long bladed knife, held parallel to the surface, split the slice in half through its thickness. This might leave some balls of soft dough on the surfaces.

Fry the onion in a little oil, when transparent add the crushed garlic and the chopped stalks from the basil and cook for a couple minutes more. Add the tinned tomatoes bring back to the boil.

Add water, stock, herbs, seasoning and roasted cherry tomatoes. Cook together for 10 minutes check seasoning, add the bread and serve with the cheese scattered on the top.

Bread is also the key ingredient for many puddings: Bread and Butter Pudding, Apple Amber, Summer Pudding, Treacle Tart and Welsh Bread Pudding or Steamed Cabinet Pudding to name a few. The most impressive is Queen of Puddings.

Turn the slice over and rub these off. Put the bread on a baking sheet and dry off in a 160oc oven. Cook till dark biscuit colour. Take care it can burn if you leave it too long. Store in an airtight tin. Serve with pate, soft cheese, humus or soup.

French onion soup would not be right without its floating croutes covered with melting gruyere cheese and the Italians are good housekeepers to.

Their crostini covered in delicious rich tomato and olive sauce or roasted vegetables are just another way of using old bread. This is easily copied at home or you can even use a good bottled sauce if you are pressed for time.

All over Italy you will find different country soups based on stock and left-over bread. Some are full of winter veg others lighter with poached eggs floating on the cheese covered bread. Here is an adaption of the idea from Jamie Oliver; as ever quick, easy and not expensive.

Jamie’s Ribollita (left) 4 or 5 toasted rough slices of left-over ciabatta or any good non-sliced bread, torn up 300g cherry tomatoes halved and roasted in a hot oven for 15mins with a little olive oil 1 onion chopped 2 cloves garlic if liked Fresh basil Tin of chopped tomatoes: cherry tomatoes if possible, plus can of water Chicken or veg stock cube dissolved in mug of hot water Salt, pepper, teaspoon sugar and teaspoon cider or wine vinegar Grated parmesan cheese

Queen of Puddings (above) ½ pt milk Grated rind of 1 lemon 30g butter 50g sugar 100g fresh white bread crumbs 2 eggs Raspberry or strawberry jam slightly warmed 120g more sugar to make the meringue topping Warm, to just below boiling, the milk with the lemon rind, butter and 50g sugar. Add the bread crumbs cover the pan and leave to cool.

Separate the eggs; add the beaten yolks to the breadcrumb mixture. And turn into a buttered ovenproof dish (or ramikins). Let it stand for 30 mins then bake at 160oC for 25-30 minutes till set. Turn oven to 120oC .

Make meringue with the egg whites and the rest of the sugar. Spread the warmed jam on the baked pudding. Pile up the meringue on top and bake in the, now, cool oven till set and straw coloured.

NB. By making this in ramekins you can make this as individual puddings. The cooking times are then shorter.

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What’s On and Useful Information March Friday 7th March Ganda Boys – African Fusion Music at its very best.

7pm to 9.30pm Howden Park, Livingston.

Fundraising concert for The Ganda Foundation and Touch of Hope.

Tickets £12/£10 can be booked from directly from Howden Park Centre in person, phone on 01506 777666 or at www.howdenparkcentre.co.uk www.gandaboys.com

Wednesday 26th March Open Meeting of the West Lothian Branch of Dyslexia Scotland 7pm and 9pm at West Lothian College, Almondvale Crescent, Livingston EH54 7EP. As well as our guest speakers, there will also be a chance to chat over cup of coffee or tea and pick up some more information about dyslexia. Our meetings are informal and friendly and everyone is welcome. For more details please contact dswestlothian@gmail. com or 0844 800 8484.

Library Information East Calder Library Main Street, East Calder, EH53 0EJ 01506 883633 or email: eastcalder.lib@westlothian.gov.uk Opening times Mon, Wed & Fri: 9.00am - 5.30pm Tues & Thurs: 9.00am - 8.00pm Saturday: 9.00am - 1.00pm

Bookbugs Bookbug West Lothian delivers free story, song and rhyme sessions for babies, toddlers and pre-school children in local libraries, working in partnership with the Scottish Book Trust.

Pumpherston Library Drumshoreland Road, Pumpherston, EH53 0LF. 01506 280996 or email: pumpherston.lib@westlothian.gov.uk Opening times Mon 14.00 - 17.00 Wed 14.30 - 16.30 Thurs 14.00 - 18.00 Mobile library timetable Alternate Tuesdays in Kirknewton: Linburn Centre 10.00 – 12.00 Kirknewton Primary 13.15 – 14.15 Kaimes Crescent 14.20 – 14.45 Sawmill 14.55 – 15.15 Roosevelt Road 15.20 – 15.30 Brae Kirk Avenue 15.30 – 15.45 Roadman’s Way 15.55 – 16.15 Alternate Wednesdays in Mid Calder: Almondside 13.30 – 14.30 Spottiswoode Gdns 14.40 – 16.20 Market Street 16.30 – 17.30 Alternate Thursdays in Kirknewton: Kirknewton Primary 09.30 – 11.30

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E-BOOKS ARE HERE! You can now register online and download up to 6 e-books from the library website www. westlothian.librarybooks.co.uk full instructions on login.

EMAGAZINES Free digital magazines available to all Library customers Popular publications available 24/7.

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Go to – https:/www.rbdigital.com/ westlothian/zinio EAUDIOBOOKS have arrived! – more information from your local library The library service is available 24/7, 365 days a year on www. westlothian.gov.uk

Saturday 29th March Ladies Day at Oakbank Bowling Club £10 a ticket, food available. Starts at 4pm Sunday 30th March Jack & Jill Market Quality nearly-new baby and children’s market.

Forty stalls bursting with quality nearly new baby and kids bargains!

West Lothian College, Almondvale Crescent, Livingston 10:30am – 1:00pm

To include your event here, email editor@konectdirectory.co.uk or call 07854 492638

Last Post Times Kirknewton Post Office Last collection time has been changed to 16.45 Mon – Fri. then a few minutes later from the box near the level crossing. Sat 11.15am East Calder Post Office Mon - Fri 5.20pm Sat 11.15am Mid Calder Post Office Mon - Fri 5.15pm, Sat 11.35am Pumpherston Post Office Mon - Fri 5.15pm, Sat 11.00am Collection from box at Livingston Delivery Office, Fairbairn Road, at 6.30pm

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Local Life

East Calder and Wilkieston Community Council Notice Board East Calder and Wilkieston Community Council are delighted to have installed a Community Notice Board in East Calder next to the public toilet on the Main Street.

The notice board was beautifully crafted by a local blacksmith Kev Paxton and his talented team and we hope you agree from the photo they have done a great job.

Having a notice board means we can now display information that is discussed at Community Council meetings as well as information of general public interest.

If you’re passing by please have a look at the notices on display. We will be providing updates on local development; policing; upgrading of local facilities; West Lothian Council and NHS updates.

The Community Council meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 19.00 in the Resource Centre on Main Street in East Calder.

Members of the community are welcome to attend, a call or e-mail to let us know you're coming will ensure we’ll have enough chairs out!

We are happy to display local information notices from community groups. Please get in touch if this would be of interest either by e-mail at cc@eastcalder.com or by phoning Michelle Herron the Chair of the Community Council on 07900 228170.

Fundraising Duathlon: The Bawbags Bawbuster!

It might be muddy, it will be hilly but definitely a whole lot of fun!

So be a super hero wear your Baw Bags on the outside and help raise awareness and a whole lot of money for male cancers.

The Bawbags Bawbuster fundraising duathlon is back for 2014 following the successful event last year. Hosted by Hilly Cow Wigwams in Kirknewton, all proceeds go to Prostate Scotland.

The events consists of a 5km hilly cross country run, a 10k cross

country cycle and a 5k woodland run. It might not have big distances but it is hilly and a good introduction into the sporting season especially for anybody new to duathlons. This year's event will be on the 11th May 2014, so get training!

There will be spot prizes for fancy dress and prizes for the winners.

The prizes are not confirmed as yet as they are all donated from local businesses. Everyone gets a medal!

To enter go to Entry Central or by telephone Lesley on 07824 770568.

Last year the event raised over £5000 for Prostate Scotland.

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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

EAST CALDER Zumba with Lindsay Monday East Calder Church Hall 7 to 8pm Tuesday Simpsons Primary School Bathgate 7.15 to 8.15pm Wednesday Strathbrock Parish Church Hall, Uphall 7 to 8pm Facebook Zumba with Lindsay.

Tel: 07834 183084 Dementia Cafe 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 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.

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.

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. We are currently recruiting for an under 10’s team born 2002.

For information required regarding any of our teams please visit our website www.eastcaldercolts.co.uk or contact Head Coach Rab McCulloch on 07920 482216.

Let’s put the fun back into football.

All welcome.

Bingo Pigeon Club, East Calder Sun 8.00 - 10.00 All welcome East Calder Old Folks Club East Calder Community Centre Last Thursday of the month, September to April 1.30pm - 3.30pm.

Pensioners and non-pensioners welcome.

Contact Carol Anne Murray (Secretary).

East Calder Ladies’ Circle East Calder Community Centre Second Thursday of the month, September to May at 1.30pm - 3.30pm.

Secretary: Mrs E Bennett, 73 Mansefield, East Calder, West Lothian EH53 0JE. Young Mums East Calder Community Centre Mon 11.00am – 12.30pm. Free.

Contact health visitor via health centre for further details 01506 880582 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 Calll Jean Gilchrist 01506 880367 East Calder Playgroup Now located in East Calder Community Centre.

Mon-Fri 9:15am-11:15am from 2 years For the best introduction to your child’s education - lots of fun to be had! £4.50 per session.

Contact Carol on 07748 053340 Rainbows, Brownies and Guides East Calder Primary School Rainbows Wed 6.15 – 7.15pm Brownies Tues 6.30 – 8pm & Wed 6.30 – 8pm Guides Mon 7 – 8.50pm & Wed 7.30 – 9pm Contact Gillian Maben 01506 880640

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 Toddler Clinic East Calder Health Centre 1st Tues of every month.

Drop in for advice and support 1.30 – 3.30pm 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 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 Needlecraft Club East Calder Community Centre Thur 7.00pm - 9.00pm Contact Sheila (Secretary) on 0131 333 2217

KIRKNEWTON Kirknewton Starlets Kirknewton Primary School Babies class up to age 8 Thurs 5.30 - 6.30pm.

Junior/senior class Thurs 6.15 - 8.00pm.

For info contact Trisha on email t.ewing@btinternet.com Kirknewton Rainbows Kirknewton Village Hall Wed 5.00pm - 6.00pm. For girls aged 5-7.

Please contact Gill Greaves for more info on 01506 883261 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/chat for parents.

Thur 9.30 - 11.30am

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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.

Douglas Pilates Classes Designed to help achieve health and fitness goals through expertly designed exercises.

Because classes are limited a maximum of 12 people, you will get plenty of personal attention.

To contact Susan Douglas and for classes info visit http://www.douglaspilates.co.uk/ Hatton Sports Club Tennis and squash.

Burnwynd, Kirknewton. Social and competitive play.

LTA-qualified tennis coaches.

Contact Carol Blamire 01506 880208 KASPARS Afterschool Club. Kirknewton Church Hall.

Afterschool care Mon - Thu 3.15 - 6.00, Fri 12.30 - 6.00. Breakfast Club Mon - Fri 8.00 - start of school.

Call 07871 791000 Potter Around Studio at Overton Farm, Kirknewton, EH27 8DD Clubs including oil painting for both children and adults, jewellery workshops, fused glass, candle making, knitting, scrapbooking, kids craft club, Warhammer club. Craft shop, beads, children’s parties, baby prints and more. Plus drop in any time for pottery painting.

For all class times, bookings and more information call 01506 238961 or email chat@potteraround.co.uk. www.potteraround.co.uk.

Kirknewton Play Group Kirknewton Village Hall Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9am – 11.15am. Ages 2- 4 ½ years. £5.00 per session.

Call in and see us during session times.

Kirknewton Women’s Rural 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 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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Kirknewton Runners Meet at Kirknewton Park every Monday at 19.30 Physio Pilates Classes - NEW! Modified Pilates taught by a Chartered Physiotherapist. Kirknewton Village Hall.

Tuesdays 6.45pm and 7.45pm - suitable for beginners or improvers.

Spaces are limited so for more information or to book contact Dianne on 07795466464 diannemackenzie1@gmail.com.

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MID CALDER 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.

Mini Music Makers Glenalmond Hall, Main Street, Mid Calder, EH53 0AN Weekly interactive music classes on Thursday mornings in Mid Calder.

Singing games and rhymes are used bring these interactive music education classes for pre-school children and their parents/carers to life. Booking enquires: claire.ashwood@nycos.co.uk, 0141 287 2943.

Find out more: www.nycos.co.uk/mini-music-makers Mid Calder Mother and Baby Group Institute Hall Tuesdays 10.00 Please call Vicky Ramsay for details on 07515 495101 Baby Massage with Jo Stuart - NEW! Mid Calder Community Centre (opposite the Black Bull).

Thursday mornings 10.30am -12. Each block lasts 5 weeks. Suitable for babies from birth to 1 year. Contact Jo for more information or to book a place on 07971696617 or email thestuarts22@hotmail.co.uk Myra Mackie School of Dance Classes in Livingston, Uphall Station, Mid Calder and Broxburn.

Please see our website for full timetable and venues. Children from 2 years to adult. www.myramackieschoolofdance.co.uk incorporating our competitive cheer division the Scottish Starlets.

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.

Yoga Classes Masonic Hall Wednesdays afternoon class 1- 2.30pm and evening class 7.30 -9pm.

Contact Linda Bibby 01506 884115 www.wholebodybalance.co.uk The Willows Playgroup School Lane Mid Calder.

Children from 2 - 5 years (nappy changing facilities). Mon - Thurs 9 - 11 am. £5 per session (snack provided).

Further information available from Karen on 01506 882832.

Folk Club Meets every third Tuesday of the month 8pm at the “Tap Shop” The Midcalder Inn, Mid Calder Rainbows, Brownies and Guides Rainbows Wed night, Brownies Tues night, Guides Mon and Wed nights.

To register please go to the Girl Guiding website, Parent’s sections.

Mid Calder Baby & Toddler Group Institute Hall. Tuesdays 9am - 11am. £1.00 per parent/carer. New parents/carers, toddlers and babies welcome.

For further information please email christiealldridge@hotmail.com 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.

Choral Highlights Ladies’ Choir Kirk of Calder Rehearse Sun 11.45 -12.45pm and Wed 7.30 - 8.45pm Repertoire includes songs from Musical shows, Scottish songs, Religious and Pop music. Perform 2 concerts a year, one in May/ June and a Christmas concert in early December. All concert venues considered.

New members very welcome, come and join us!

Contact: John Rankine, Musical Director LLCM (TD) on 01506 880029 www.kirkofcalder.com (Church Organisations)

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Welcome Cafe Glenalmond Hall Every Tuesday 10am-12noon.

This is a Fair Trade Cafe 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.

POLBETH

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.

CHURCHES Polbeth Harwood Church

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 information on 01506 435708.

PUMPHERSTON Uphall Station Creative Play Meets in Uphall Station Institute Hall.

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

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

Supported by SureStart.

Different play activities every week.

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 Saturday, check programme with the Rangers on 01506 882254 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

WEST CALDER 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 years.

Contact Jean Walkinshaw 01506 873638.

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Service 11:15 am every Sunday West Kirk of Calder Service 9:45 am every Sunday.

Interim moderator : Rev Dr AJ Groenewald 8 Manse Court, East Calder, EH53 0HF. Tel 01506 884585 Church of Scotland Kirknewton Services 9:45 in the Kirknewton Kirk, Station Rd. East Calder Services 11:15 in the East Calder Church, Main St. Sunday School and creche available.

Rev Dr AJ Groenewald 8 Manse Court East Calder EH53 0HF. 01506 884585 or 07588 845814 groenstes@yahoo.com website www.knec4jesus.org.uk

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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.

To include your club or class, email details to editor@konectdirectory.co.uk.

Charity and not-for-profit groups are free, there is a small charge for other listings.

See our website for details www.konectdirectory.co.uk.

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BLACK BULL INN Market Street, Mid Calder, EH53 0AA

Tel: 01506 882170

Email: blackbullmidcalder@sky.com

Psychic Night Thursday 27th March

7.30pm tickets £7 Advance Bookings only

£5 OFF VOUCHER

Available for anyone eating in, with this advert 1 voucher per table with a minimum spend of £15 on food Valid until 30th April 2014. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer

Fresh food served from 12 noon until 9pm daily

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