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FEATURE

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ith Dementia Awareness week coming up at the end of May/ beginning of June, we’ve spoken to a Livingston resident who devotes her spare time to helping people living with dementia, see feature on pages 8-9.

This month it’s all about enjoying your garden - in it or from the shelter of a conservatory. Scotland’s Gardening Festival at Ingliston is at the beginning of June, and they are offering Konect readers a discount on ticket entry. And if you don’t have a garden, there is a number of allotment schemes in the local area although several do have waiting lists – our parenting column writer Nic got her allotment this year (see her column in the West Lothian section) so I’m sure we’ll be hearing about the joys of gardening with the added dimension of children “helping.”

The prospect of slightly better weather also brings more options for getting active. It’s a good time if you want to get into good habits over the summer which will stick longer term. There are articles this month on taking small steps to make changes in food and exercise; the food column concentrates on a good breakfast; and there is the local orienteering club, a great activity for all the family - see the info in the West Lothian section.

Don’t forget, the new local music festival in Pumpherston, Sing on the Bing, returns this year on 27th May! Thanks for reading Konect and supporting local businesses and organisations.

Helen-Jane, Editor hj@konectdirectory.co.uk COVER IMAGE: See this month’s Home Improvements feature (WL12)

CONTENTS Living with Dementia Thought for the Month Sing on the Bing What’s On Useful Information Clubs & Classes WEST LOTHIAN VIEW Gardening Scotland Parents in West Lothian Conservatories & Sunrooms Property Matters Visit West Lothian Health & Fitness Charity of the Month Health & Fitness Music Review INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

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SPECIAL FEATURE

It’s worth it just to see the smiles on their faces

Dementia volunteer Heather Wright lives in Adambrae, Livingston. Trained as a pastry chef, she works in the bakery at Dobbies.

On her day off she volunteers at the West Lothian Day Opportunity Club in Bathgate.

outing. “Bowling is popular,” says Heather. “And to see the big smiles when someone knocks down the pins is a real joy!” The day centre is good for carers too. It means much-needed time off, which they may use to work, get a haircut or enjoy some leisure time.

Regularly visiting a lady living with dementia gave Heather Wright a familiarity with the condition and led to a desire to reach out to others with similar needs. An elder at Livingston Old Parish Church, Heather is involved in pastoral care, which included visiting a member with dementia every Saturday afternoon.

“People with dementia just need a little extra help,” says Heather. “They are individuals, with skills and talents like the rest of us. Sometimes we can trigger a memory and help ‘unlock’ something for them, helping them to enjoy doing something they are good at. I knew one gentleman who was not able to communicate very well and yet he had no trouble going to the piano and playing a song when asked.”

“I got quite close to her,” says Heather. “I would help her, and we would talk about everything. Once she asked me to go out and buy her new slippers. I brought some back and she said, ‘I don’t like those’, so I took them back and brought her another pair. I did this several times before I found a pair she liked.

Eventually she went downhill and she didn’t know who I was, but she still smiled at me when I came through the door.”

Eventually Heather’s friend passed away, and she considered how she might help others living with dementia. “I decided I would like to use my day off to volunteer somewhere,” Heather explains. “So that is what I have done for the past eight years. And I love it—it is so rewarding.”

Heather picks up clients in the morning and drives them to the centre, where volunteers and Alzheimer Scotland staff greet them with a hot drink. The rest of the morning is spent playing games or taking part in other activities. After lunch there may be an 8 | KONECT CALDERS

Heather believes that anyone who has even a small interest in reaching out to those with dementia should look into the possibilities. There are nine dementia cafés in West Lothian that couldn’t run without volunteers. Dementia Awareness Week (29 May- 4 June) is just around the corner, focusing this year on friendship and kindness. Alzheimer Scotland would be happy to hear from anyone who could help share information about how we can help friends, family and others in our communities who are living with dementia.

For more information, please contact the 24-hour Dementia Helpline, 0808 808 3000 or Alzheimer Scotland’s West Lothian office, 01506 533 108.

Cherie Raby

Dementia is a worldwide problem. In Scotland an estimated 93,000 people are living with the condition. Around 3,200 of these are under the age of 65. One in three people will face a diagnosis of dementia There are 109 different types of dementia, but Alzheimer’s disease is the most c ommon one (65%) Dementia is an illness—not just part of getting old Cherie Raby is the West Lothian Dementia Advisor for Alzheimer Scotland. Her main role is to support and help guide people who have dementia, and their carers. “I am available to talk to anybody,” she says, “including those who think they might have dementia.” She also helps run Dementia Friends awareness sessions, which provide training for businesses and other organisations that want to be dementia friendly.

“Every community can become more aware of dementia and more supportive,” says Cherie.

Heather Wright Suzanne Green interviewed Heather Wright and Cherie Raby in Livingston for this feature. Suzanne is a freelance writer/editor and writes regularly for Konect. She is married to Andy and they have two adult daughters.

“Often this simply means making small changes. If we can get people talking about dementia, and raise awareness, then we can break down the stigma surrounding it.

“We want to see people living their lives the way they want to within their community.”

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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.

If you have information or services you would like to share with 40,500 households in West Lothian every month, please get in touch with us. We can help spread your message if you are a business, charity, social enterprise, running an event or have an inspirational story to share. See page 3 for our contact details.

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Look inside this section for: CONSERVATORIES AND SUNROOMS Add value to your life and your property GARDENING Ideas and ticket discount for Scotland’s Gardening Festival PARENTS IN WEST LOTHIAN Our regular column on surviving parenthood in West Lothian CHARITY OF THE MONTH Living with ME in West Lothian

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Scotland’s garden festival - Gardening Scotland - is the perfect family day out, with an abundance of activities to keep both children and adults entertained. Taking place from Friday 2nd – Sunday 4th June at the Royal Highland Showground, Ingliston, it is the perfect time of year to enjoy the sunshine and get some inspiration for your outdoor space.

An impressive explosion of colour, scent and design awaits visitors to the dazzling new 125m Floral Walkway at this year’s show. The Walkway will showcase some of the UK’s top specialist nurseries, and besides being a spectacular show it will provide you with inspiration and practical ideas for your own garden. Martin Dare said: “We wanted to add something a little different this year.

The Floral Walkway will be a real showstopper with an enormous variety of colours, scents and exciting textures – even the most horticulturally-informed guests will be impressed.” Green fingered enthusiasts have the opportunity to learn about everything from window box arranging to vegetable growing by attending a host of workshops and Q&A sessions. A centrepiece on the Floral Walkway will be a dinosaur-themed Show Garden featuring a wide range of pre-historic plants including horse tail, ferns and palms as well as a Velociraptor.

The dedicated Big Back Garden area will this year feature its biggest range of learning and interactive activities which are sure to excite children of all ages. From seed planting to bouncy castles, grow-your-own areas to bee-keeping and woodland nature displays, there will be activities galore to teach your little ones about all of the adventures they can enjoy in Scotland’s great outdoors.

While children under 16 go free to Gardening Scotland, don’t forget that the event caters for parents too. With Champagne and Pimms bars, a stunning 125 metre floral walkway, fabulous show gardens, local produce, healthy eating, a cookery theatre and so much more, there really is something for everyone.

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We suggest you choose Sages and Parsley for the bottom, Oregano and Marjoram for the middle and Thymes for the top. Depending on the sizes of your pots you will be able to fit in 4 plants at the bottom, 3 plants in the middle and either 1 or 3 Thyme plants in the top pot.

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WHEN A PRESTIGIOUS CLUB IN EDINBURGH NEEDS A FANCY PAINT JOB DONE, WHO DO THEY CALL? The historic Royal Scot’s Club on Abercromby Place recently redecorated. You could be forgiven for thinking that the imposing pillars in the main entrance hall are genuine marble; they have been expertly re-marbled by special effects painter David Lane of Lane Decor, a West Lothian-based business.

“The club contacted me to re-marble the pillars as they were last done in the 70’s and didn’t go with the current decoration. They were looking to get a grey painted marble effect,” explains David. “I decided on the final colour to make them look real, but got confirmation after each stage and process. The pillars still had to be dominant over the new decoration so it would all look well balanced.

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...avoid a scone-centered spiritual awakening while living off the fat of the land Long time readers of this column will be familiar with my fascination with all things horticultural. There is nothing more awesome to me than putting a minute speck of practically nothing into some dirt then weeks later discovering that the speck has taken it upon itself to metamorphose into a carrot, beetroot, spinach, or courgette.

And if you’re thinking, “Whatever Nicola, these things come in packs in the supermarket! Get with the times!” I put it to you that if you have only ever tasted a spud supplied by Mr Sainsbury and his ilk, then you remain ignorant of the true taste of a potato. And you have my pity.

Can you imagine my joy therefore, when I recently got the exciting news that I had made it to the top of the list for a plot at Deans Meadow Allotments?

We went to choose our plot and measured it up - next was the back breaking work of clearing the ground and digging over the soil. A local saw mill supplied us with and sawed up some treated wooden planks for us to create raised planters with, and we got ourselves a garden bench/box to keep some tools and wellies in...

But what to grow? The agony of choice gripped me! So it was off to Dobbies Garden Centre to purchase the raw materials of our first harvestto-be!

I’m a bit addicted to Dobbies.

Quite a lot of the time it’s a purely hunger-driven trip; the scones!

The purchase and consumption of their perfectly baked, fluffy, tall, sumptuous scones is as close to a genuinely spiritual experience as I will ever have.

So I steered past these snacky distractions and got to the veg seedling sections - potatoes first.

What a choice - each variety of potato had a description written next to where it was stacked. All manner of characteristics are described to help one choose a potato that will perfectly suit one’s tuberific needs... “pale-fleshed tuber” “dry in texture” “excellent masher” “resistant to blight” “red skinned”.

In the end all of these descriptions didn’t matter when I saw that one of the varieties was actually called,

“Nicola”. No-brainer then. But still let’s look at the description and see what we are getting ... “A very attractive and delicious potato.” So with my selfesteem strangely buoyed, and the future wording of my headstone decided upon, we stuffed them into our trolley and with some onions, garlic, peppers, herbs, and tomato seeds, completed my haul.

An obligatory trip to the outdoor playpark, and the traditional ‘oh god where are the children – ah they’re hiding in yet another display-shed’ moment, and we made it out with our haul. I’ll report back with the progress my little farmers have made when the crops start making an appearance!

The monthly Parenting column is contributed by Nicola Jengaenga.

Nicola lives in West Lothian with her two pre-schoolers and hubby Channa.

They juggle hectic work schedules with the ever-evolving demands of their two tiny overlords and also squeezing in time for each other!

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HOME IMPROVEMENT

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Characterised by a large proportion of glazing, conservatories and sunrooms are characterful and versatile, they add value to your property and, done properly, provide you with extra space indoors whilst allowing you to enjoy more of the outdoors and natural light. They can be installed fairly quickly and at much less expense than a full extension. A conservatory works well as a play room, home office, dining room or just extra living and entertaining space - even in the summer the evenings can get a little cool for sitting out, but with a conservatory you can make the most of the evening light, even after the midges have driven you inside after your BBQ! For it to add value to your life as well as your property, plan carefully so that it suits your lifestyle and is usable all year round.

CONSULT LOCAL EXPERTS There is a huge range of options to accommodate almost any property type. Technology in frames and glazing is constantly moving on apace and local companies have their finger on the pulse and will be able to advise you on your options specifically for your property type, budget and space availability. Ask about issues such as planning permission, security on doors and windows, heating and insulation, guarantee and maintenance issues.

Conservatories: Victorian or Edwardian are the classic conservatory designs, Victorian has a rounded end and Edwardian has a square or rectangular end.

P or T-shaped designs tend to be suitable for larger properties.

Edwardian Conservatory

With a conservatory you can make the most of the evening light, even after the midges have driven you inside after your BBQ! DESIGNS Sunrooms: A contemporary looking, solid-roofed extension with panoramic windows rather than walls, it maximises the amount of natural light while still providing the feeling of a solid, enclosed space under a fully-tiled roof.

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Gable Front: Square or rectangular conservatory with triangular gable at the front. The steeper pitched roof adds light and space to your conservatory by creating an incredibly bright, airy and sophisticated living space.

Lean to: Often the lowest-priced option, usually simple rectangular shape and gently sloping roof and are perfect for homes with smaller gardens or one-storey properties.

Orangerie: has more structure and less glazing than a conservatory, so needs a more solid base. They tend to be more expensive. The main feature is the lantern rooflight surrounded by flat roof.

USE YOUR CONSERVATORY ALL YEAR ROUND Heading into summer, heating may not be the first thing on your mind but it’s essential if you plan to use your conservatory in winter. You can extend your current central heating, placing radiators against the dwarf walls, or take the opportunity to fit underfloor heating. Some systems use convectors, set under the perimeter of the floor and covered with decorative grilles. Most modern conservatories use double glazing filled with Argon gas for heat insulation and noise reduction.

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Keeping cool in the summer is less of a problem here in Scotland but on the few days a year when it’s actually too warm, opening windows, doors and vents is usually sufficient to get a breeze. However installing blinds is a must to block dazzling sunlight at any time of the year, help heat control in the summer and to cosy it up and help insulate in the winter.

If entertaining and parties are your thing, a room with bifold doors opening onto decking or the garden is perfect; you could even add a drinks bar in the conservatory... In autumn and winter pull down the blinds and switch on the fairy lights.

DECOR You can get away with all sort of things for conservatory décor and furnishing and make it really special. Paint the walls the same colour as the adjacent room to make it feel really part of your home, then have fun with the furniture and accessories. Use the floor, too, as a bridge between the conservatory and the house. Tiled, slate, stone and terracotta floors are beautiful and help reinforce the link between indoors and outdoors. Scatter rugs to add instant warmth and character. Many people choose rattan furniture for a conservatory and it can look fabulous, adding a touch of exotic style to the room. Another

favourite is metal furniture and for a contemporary effect, faux wicker furniture (for both indoors and out) now comes in all sorts of vivid colours and surprisingly sculptural shapes.

Take advice from a knowledgeable local company, always use the best materials, insulation, glazing and roofing you can afford, and you’ll have a beautiful and practical room that will be an asset to your home for years to come.

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This means they can create your spaceKube with your current needs in mind but you can adapt it for another use once the family has flown the nest. So, what may be an extra en-suite bedroom just now, can be adapted in later years to a sun-room where you can open the bi-fold doors and enjoy your summer garden – without having to set foot outside.

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PROPERTY MATTERS

Think you’re saving money? It’s often worth closer inspection!

Over the past 12 months, we have witnessed the return of some impressive rates of growth in property values across West Lothian. In this sellers’ market, it has appeared virtually a foregone conclusion that whichever agent you chose to sell your property, a buyer would be found within a few days. Subsequently, vendors can often become less discerning over their choice of agent and may, understandably, be tempted to appoint the agent who charged the lowest fees.

However, in a sellers’ market, this approach usually turns out to be a considerable false economy, as the difference between a good agent and a mediocre one can be highly significant.

If the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive agent is typically up to about 0.75% of the asking price, then this represents a difference of £1,500 in fees on a £200,000 sale. However, the ability of a good agent to negotiate the best terms is worth far more than this amount and this starts long before any offers are received.

Take for example the skills, experience and confidence of a well-established agent who knows the local market well enough to recognise when the conditions might allow for a sale to potentially break through the ceiling price for properties previously sold in the area. When such opportunities arise, the agent must typically be able to back up their optimism with statistics for a surveyor to support the valuation in the Home Buyers Report and mortgage survey. But what if there are no comparable sales to benchmark against, and the reason for the WL18 | KONECT WEST LOTHIAN

bullish valuation is based solely on their current list of registered buyers who’s search criteria closely matches this particular property type and their knowledge of similar properties being in short supply. The agent must have strong credentials and a credible track record for any building surveyor or mortgage lender to support their recommendations and this is where real value can be added to a client’s eventual selling price.

Only once this value has been established and exceptional marketing material produced does the role of a skilled negotiator come into play as they must now convince the market that this is the new value of properties in that particular area.

Low cost or self-service agents with little or no knowledge of the local area and no active buyers from whom to gather market intelligence, must rely solely on previous sales data and will therefore rarely be able to positively influence property prices.

The Real selling price of a property is the Offer price agreed minus the professional fees and this Real figure can often be overlooked with so many other things to consider when choosing the right selling agent.

The same Low cost/’self-service’ agents also rely on turnover of stock, rather than the actual amount they charge and with stock levels current in short supply, they may be feeling the pinch more than the higher quality agents therefore more focussed on arranging the sale at any price, rather than negotiating the best terms for their client.

Full service agents have a reputation to protect, and they are passionate in their quest to secure the best price for their clients. So, in the examples shown below, the additional £1,500 in fees could actually have protected a potential net loss of £20,000 or more!

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Example - For a property with a Home Report of £200,000. The following scenarios show the difference in the net figures received for the sale after agents’ fees have been deducted and also the difference a professionally managed campaign can yield in terms of valuation, offer and selling price in relation to Home Report Value (See below).

It’s your equity. So when choosing the right agent to sell your home, what is more important to you – low fees, or the most money in your pocket, and the security of a well-managed sale?

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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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Are you a first time buyer?

Buying Buying your your first first property property can can be be exciting, exciting, but also confusing and expensive. but also confusing and expensive.

However, getting on the property ladder may be easier than you think with the help

However, getting on the property ladder may be easier than you think with the help of Aberdein Considine. of Aberdein Considine.

Sean MacMillan, Partner in charge of Aberdein Considine’s West Lothian SeanEdinburgh MacMillan, Partner has in charge Aberdein West Lothian and branches, pulledof together fiveConsidine’s tips every first time buyer and Edinburgh branches, pulled together five tips every first time buyer should read before buyinghas a house. should read before buying a house.

1) Calculate how much the whole process 1) Calculate will cost how much the whole process will cost Write down how much you’ll be paying for solicitor’s Write down howfees much you’ll be paying for solicitor’s fees, mortgage and calculate any overlap with fees, mortgage fees and calculate any overlap with your current rental property - it all adds up. your current rental property - it all adds up.

2) Investigate your mortgage options 2) Investigate your mortgage options We would advise all first time buyers to make an We would advise time buyers to make an appointment with all an first independent financial adviser appointment with an independent financial adviser (at Aberdein Considine the mortgage advice is free (at Considine advice is free butAberdein please check if you the are mortgage using an alternative but please checkcharge if you are using an alternative adviser as many a fee). adviser as many charge a fee).

With access to thousands of mortgage products and With access to thousands of mortgage products some exclusive deals, independent advisers are and some exclusive independent advisers perfectly placeddeals, to tell you not only how muchare each perfectly placed to tell you not only how much lender will give you but also how that translateseach into lender will give you but also how that translates into monthly payments. monthly payments.

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This is of course subject to a full mortgage This is of course subject a full mortgage application from you andto verification of your salary application from youThe anddecision verification of your salary and commitments. in principle means and commitments.

The decision in principle you are in a position to narrow your search tomeans you are in ainposition narrow and yourstart search to properties a certaintobudget viewing. properties in a certain budget and start viewing.

3) Find a local solicitor 3) Find a local solicitor It pays to have a local solicitor to advise on the It pays to a local to advise market in have the area you solicitor are looking to buy.on the market in the area you are looking to buy.

With our vast experience of the property market, With our vast experience of the property Aberdein Considine is uniquely placed tomarket, assist you Aberdein Considine is uniquely placed to assist you in buying your ideal property at the cheapest in buying your ideal property at the cheapest possible price. possible price.

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4) Viewings and research 4) Viewings and research You now have an idea of your budget and a solicitor You nowso have idea of your budget and a solicitor in place it’s an time to start looking. in place so it’s time to start looking.

Register with property portals such as the ESPC, Register with property suchspeaking as the ESPC, On the Market etc. It isportals also worth with the On theagents Marketto etc. is alsoadvice worth speaking with the estate getIt some and registering to estate agents toon get some and registering to get information their newadvice properties first. get information on their new properties first.

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We can report help you with any before before making a decision. questions you may have. We can help you with any questions you may have.

5) Note interest and make an offer 5) Note interest and make an offer Once you have identified the right property you Once have your identified theto right you with shouldyou contact solicitor noteproperty your interest should contact your solicitor to note your interest with the seller's solicitor/estate agent. the seller's solicitor/estate agent.

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I would note that at Aberdein on your behalf. note that at Aberdein Considine we doI would not charge any fee for unsuccessful Considine we do not charge any fee for unsuccessful offers or for noting interest – we are on your side and offers or for noting interest we are onyou your side and we want to help you get the– property desire. we want to help you get the property you desire.

If you would like to speak to Aberdein Considine’s If you would like visit to speak to Aberdein Considine’s property experts, our branches in Livingston or propertyRoad experts, visit our branches Livingston or Lothian or call 01506 420800 orin0131 222 9000.

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VISIT WEST LOTHIAN

LIFESTYLE

ENJOY THE GREAT OUTDOORS TRY ORIENTEERING ROUTES AGAIN IN WEST LOTHIAN! IN WEST LOTHIAN! Summer is finally on its way – the nights are light, the flowers have blossomed and there is a packed programme of events in West Lothian to look forward to! It’s time to take advantage of the warmer weather and enjoy the great outdoors, with West Lothian’s fantastic events, attractions and country parks.

Join us on Saturday 27th May for the West Lothian Highland Games in Bathgate’s Meadow Park. The day is set to be a fantastic, colourful and musical spectacle featuring highland dancing, solo piping as well as Pipe Bands, traditional heavy events such as the tug of war and so much more! With a variety of other family attractions including food stalls and demonstrations there will certainly be something there for all the family to enjoy!

Spring season also means that some of West Lothian’s top attractions have opened their doors once again for the season. Outlander fans will be delighted that the iconic Hopetoun House has opened its doors again to the public, so enjoy a day strolling round both the House and Grounds, exploring the real filming locations of the fantastic TV series. Linlithgow Canal Centre has also re-opened, the perfect opportunity to take the family out for a nice relaxing boat trip along the Union Canal!

Orienteering is an outdoor adventure activity that exercises both the brain and the body.

The aim is to navigate between control points marked on a special map and decide on the best route get from point to point until you reach the finish. You can go on your own, with friends or in a family group. You can run, jog or walk whatever suits you. People of all ages are welcome to take part and it is particularly suitable for family or other groups.

You don’t need any special equipment to take part, just suitable footwear and clothing which should include leg cover i.e. tracksuit bottoms or similar, bearing in mind it might be a bit muddy!

Interlopers Orienteering Club are putting on a series of events in local parks in the future.

The dates and locations are: • 6th May

Almond Park, Livingston

• 3 June

Calder Wood

• 1st July

Dechmont Law, Livingston

• 2nd September

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If you haven’t seen our fabulous new Visitor Guide yet, then check out our leaflet stands at locations across West Lothian or you can simply check out our online version which is available on our website.

There will be a series of courses available for complete beginners to those with a little more experience. Help and assistance will be on hand to tell you what to do.

Just turn up between 1.30pm and 2.30pm.

For the latest on all the great things to see and do in West Lothian please visit:

(Costs are £3 per child or £6 for adults or family groups).

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HEALTH & FITNESS

Summer is approaching and with it thoughts of sunny days, lighter clothing and how to shift those few stubborn pounds - you could start another diet, join a club, get your meals delivered - the options are endless … but with 98% of dieters not maintaining their weight loss for more than two years you might want to try a different approach.

This time, instead of overhauling your whole diet you could start by making some small changes. If for example you want to keep fuller for longer, try: a glass of water half an hour before eating; chia seeds on your porridge; an apple as a mid-morning snack; swapping your sugar laden yoghurt for full fat Greek yoghurt with your own fruit and raw honey; almonds as your on-thego snack.

Look at your lifestyle too. Stress is often the cause of weight around the middle –due to the release of cortisol and adrenaline – your body kicks into fight or flight mode, releasing fat and glucose for energy. With prolonged high levels of cortisol, your body becomes confused about what it needs to do and therefore the glucose (blood sugar) levels stay high, which tells the body to store fat. So it’s important to take time to relax.

Gradually, without too much effort, these small changes will become natural habits and you should start to see significant improvements to your health and weight – result!

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10,000 steps per day may seem a daunting amount, but it’s the default target set by Fitbit and other popular fitness devices. And it’s generally accepted as a good target for a healthy minimum daily activity.

Equivalent to about 5 miles (8km), reaching the 10 000 steps requires some restructuring of daily activities for most – for example, walking to get lunch every day, planning an evening walk. Remember though that all steps are not equal – your own target will depend on your gait, the length of your legs, current level of fitness, and so on.

Walking 5 miles a day is a good start and for those of us not so drawn by the idea of running or lifting weights, it’s an attainable and effective goal to aim for. However it’s just as easy to try and incorporate more strenuous activities into your day, exercises that can be done from home. Your regular walk can become a run; or something as simple as a kettlebell or dumbbells at home can make all the difference (although take care to learn how to lift properly to avoid hurting yourself).

Another option is enrolling in local fitness classes, and there are many different ones to chose from. The group atmosphere can help with motivation and the regular weekly classes provides a structure meaning you don’t need as much personal planning to incorporate fitness into weekly plans.

The key point is that whatever your current level of fitness and activity, you need to push yourself a little further in order to make a difference. Whatever stage you’re at, take that first step...

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CHARITY OF THE MONTH

WEST LOTHIAN ME/CFS SELF-HELP GROUP Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) is commonly referred to as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) or Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome (PVFS). The condition causes long-term fatigue and a number of other symptoms which vary from sufferer to sufferer.

WLMESH supports sufferers and their families, friends and carers. We have a Hub at Kirkton Campus, Livingston, where we host drop-in sessions and holistic therapy days with services such as Bowen, Reiki and Hypnotherapy for our members. We currently have three monthly meetings and also organise various social events throughout the year.

Some of our previous social activities have included canal boat trips, Christmas Dinner and Party nights.

ME/CFS symptoms differ in severity and frequency, and include:

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• Mental / Cognitive difficulties such as poor concentration, poor short term memory, reduced attention span and brain fog • Pain - muscular and joint pain as well as headaches or migraines • Mental and physical fatigue • Sleep issues - disturbed sleep, hypersomnia, insomnia • Recurring sore throat often with tenderness around the lymph glands The cause of the condition is unknown. A number of sufferers have attributed it to being triggered by a viral infection, typically glandular fever. ME/CFS can affect anyone. It is thought to affect around 250,000 people in the UK, and is three times more common in women than in men. There is no definitive test that proves you suffer from it; usually your GP will run a series of blood tests to rule out other conditions that have similar symptoms such as anaemia or an underactive thyroid.

If you are a sufferer or family/friend and need support, or able to help our group in any way, please get in touch:

WLMESH is a charity and we rely heavily on donations from the public and fundraisers to run the WLMESH Hub in Livingston and activities offered to members. If you would like to support our charity you can do so in several ways...

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FOOD & DRINK

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...or a little of what you fancy does you good We have a vast choice of high quality food but even so we still get it wrong. In the midst of the plenty there are people who can’t afford to feed their families properly and at the other end of the spectrum many people have eating disorders and anxieties about food and its preparation.

Choice is not always the answer. It’s said that the population of Britain was best fed and least unfit during food rationing, when choice was limited and food was often dull. (Look at old photos and you will see what a slim population we were!) But despite all the publicity about good diets and sensible eating habits most of us still buy too many snacks, accept too much processed food, think we don’t have the time to cook, and live sedentary lives rather than being active and exercising.

Since the 1870’s food reformers have tried to make us aware of the harm we can do to ourselves as we eat and have promoted many different - and some strange - ideas.

Maximilian Bircher-Benner was one of the people who believed that a diet of raw fruits and vegetables held the most nutritional value. He built a clinic in Switzerland and many went to be treated. He and his sisters worked on recipes to make raw food more appealing, and he insisted people take exercise and help in the garden. His book “Food Science for All” was a hit. His patients were not permitted coffee, alcohol, chocolate or tobacco.

Bircher’s legacy is Muesli. His ideas came from seeing the simple way of life followed by shepherds in the Alps.

THE BASIC MESSAGE IS: Eat more fresh fruit and vegetables Eat less red meat but include some oily fish in the week’s meals. Have small quantities of all the basic food groups Base meals on a starchy food either rice, potatoes, pasta or bread Eat some protein from eggs, fish, meat, beans or pulses Have some dairy or dairy alternatives (soya), cheese, milk, butter Use unsaturated oils and fats especially extra virgin olive oil in small amounts Drink plenty of fluids including water Enjoy your food, eat when you are hungry, share meals with friends and family and be happy MUESLI: A pleasant breakfast

MUESLI (The Original Recipe) • Juice of half a lemon • 2 or 3 small apples • 1 tablespoon nuts, either walnuts, almonds or hazelnuts • 1 tablespoon raw rolled oats, soaked overnight in 3 tablespoons water • 1 tablespoon either cream and honey or condensed milk METHOD: Grate the apples (including pips and core) into the lemon juice to stop the flesh going brown. Mix all the other ingredients together.

This is a pleasant breakfast. It’s not a million miles away from good quality cereals offered in packets, but beware of the extra sugars in the granolas and sweetened dried fruits such as mango. Buy dry fruit not the softened varities. You are being sold expensive water!

Healthy eating is not unpleasant. It just requires us to think a little so we can re-establish sensible habits.

But one cannot live on muesli alone! There’s a huge amount of good impartial advice. Look at www.nhs.uk/livewell/healthy-eating. Put the sugar smart app on your phone and see how much sugar is in what you are about to buy - I saw that there were 4.6 sugar lumps in a can of vegetable soup!

The Good Food BBC site has detailed sites for a balanced diet for men and a separate one for women www.bbcgoodfood.com.

did you know?

Bircher worked with another food reformer - John Harvey Kellogg. They both believed in cold baths, sun bathing and chastity. Kellogg promoted the use of yoghurt douches and enemas and thought his cornflakes would lead to a healthy life and suppress libido. The Kellogg brothers were both religious vegetarians. Corn flakes were first sold by their Sanitas Food Company and were promoted as a healthy alternative to the cooked meat and egg breakfast of the day. Other food reformers have left their legacy in what we buy to this day; Grahame Crackers and McVitie’s digestive biscuits.

Both products were believed to help digestion and lead to a healthier way of life.

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

DOING THE WORD LIKE NOBODY ELSE CAN Although often heard on Tom Robinson’s BBC 6 show, and with tracks lining up on film soundtracks, Colchester songwriter Johnno Casson, has not as yet crashed through the mainstream for which we should all hang our heads in shame.

Recording for a decade under the aliases Old Tramp and Snippet, his latest album “Future Melancholy Pop Music” (Folkwit Records) has cast aside the trading names.

In interviews Johnno has described this collection as being his most personal to date, and over 47 minutes the listener is indeed immersed in his personality. These songs are not identikit creations, but proper sparking pop the kind you used to like back in the day, before everyone just moaned about their exes.

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Current single “Bad Man” sets out the stall. Unapologetic electro acoustic pop bursting with melody and invention, and unashamed to acknowledge the singer’s own status as an old man, a foolish man, but a man ready for the day. Other songs reference a working class childhood spent under the blazing mid-seventies sun, not from an overly sentimental perspective, more channelling the memories of endless days and youthful energy to power the present.

The contrast between more innocent times in society and the absurdity of some aspects of modern living are highlighted in “I Remember” and “Ain’t Got Time For”, the latter a melodica peppered laugh out loud dismissal of the worthless celebrities and leaders who monopolise the media. Included in this list that there is not time for are ridicule and cruelty, qualities alien to Johnno’s music. Give this bloke a chance.

/KonectDirectory The monthly music review is contributed by James Kerr.

James presents the Regal Music Club show on Regal Radio (www.regal-radio.net) and is a member of the local band ‘Snakeskin Shoe Review’.

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Braekirk Decorator’s First Class Decoration Willie Jamieson T: 07779 186 298 E: maryjamieson64@googlemail.com 64 Braekirk Avenue, Kirknewton EH27 8BL External | Internal | Wallpaper hanging

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The Sky Kitchen

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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

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PUZZLES

USEFUL INFORMATION

CROSSWORD

WHAT’S ON SATURDAY 6TH MAY

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.

SUNDAY 14TH MAY

Race for Life at Hopetoun House - 5k or 10k, whichever event you choose and whether you do it in a tutu or just an old pink t-shirt, this is beating caner. A 5k is great for all ages.

Run, jog or walk the only thing that matters is that you’re part of it. Want to push yourself further? Join a 10k. Come along and help us support this fantastic cause. Register online now for both the 5k and the 10k www.hopetoun.co.uk. Hopetoun House, South Queensferry.

THURSDAY 18TH MAY

Solution in the June edition of konect ACROSS: 7. Scratch (6), 8. Lower spine (6), 9. Settee (4), 10. Very young frogs (8), 11. Normally (7), 13. Closes (5), 15. Not heavy (5), 17. Moves up (7), 20. Keeps you dry (8), 21. Coffee shop (4), 23. Aggravates (6), 24. End (6) DOWN: 1. Repeat (4), 2. Yellow fruit (6), 3. E.g. snake (7), 4. Scottish river (5), 5. Level (6), 6. Skilled (8), 12. Dieting (8), 14. Mortified (7), 16. Terror (6), 18. Getaway (6), 19. Dental care (5), 22. Blaze (4)

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Spring Walk in Calderwood - An opportunity to learn about this special site, its management and a chance to see the spring wildflowers. The ground can be rough in places so please wear sturdy footwear.

Suitable for: All (adults and older children). Meet: Gasworks Brae entrance, off Bank Street, Mid Calder. Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm. Cost: Free, booking essential call the Rangers on 01506 882254 or email almondell&calderwood@westlothian.gov.uk SATURDAY 27TH MAY

Art, Craft and Coffee Morning - Hosted by Livingston Art Association. East Calder Parish Church Hall, 10am-3pm. Admission free SATURDAY 20TH MAY

Family Fun Day - 12-4pm at Howden Park. This is a free entry event and is in aid of Cancer Research UK. There will be wristbands (£7) for unlimited use of the large inflatable set up. Free kids’ entertainment, bungee trampolines, kids’ cheroplanes, hook a duck, tombola, tea cups & lots more.

Face painter (donations). There is something for all ages!

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Sing on the Bing Recreation Park, Pumpherston.

Gates open at noon. See poster on page 55

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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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