Konect Calders May 2018

MAY 2018

THE BROCK

The Secret Garden Centre?

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

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

Central Scotland Green Network Trust and West Lothian Council are developing proposals for improving East Calder Park.

Central Scotland Green Network Trust and West Lothian Council are developing proposals for improving East Calder Park.

We are seeking your comments about the Park and Feedback on potential layouts. The proposals can be viewed online at: www.csgnt.org.uk (News and Events)

Central Scotland Green Network Trust and Please submit yourdeveloping comments on a Survey Form. othian Council are proposals for im Survey Forms must be submitted by 31 of May 2018.

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This advert has been funded by The East Calder & District Community Council – Please search for and join our Facebook Group. Feel free to We are seeking your comments about the Park and Feedback on come along to our monthly meetings on the 1st Tuesday of every month at potential7pm layouts. proposals can be viewed online at: in the The new East Calder Partnership Centre.

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Survey Forms must be submitted by 31st of May 2018.

This advert has been funded by The East Calder & District Community Council – Please search for and join our Facebook Group. Feel free to come along to our monthly meetings on the 1st Tuesday of every month at 7pm in the new East Calder Partnership Centre.

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TO OUR MAY EDITION

THIS ISSUE

t’s the countdown to summer! So inevitably Konect has quite a large garden and outdoors section this month. And in keeping with the season, for the local charity feature I visited to The Brock in Broxburn which could be described as a secret garden as not many people know about it!

They are trying to change that though - it’s a garden and wood craft centre which is a vital part of mental health therapeutic services in West Lothian with a history going back to Bangour Village psychiatric hospital. See the feature on pages 8-9 and try and support them if you’re looking for garden plants for the summer.

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A while back I learned about the Community First Responders. The first group in West Lothian was set up by some Bathgate residents, and since then there are volunteers all over West Lothian; absolute heroes, see the article on pages 24-25.

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

COVER IMAGE: Sculpture - ‘Past and Present at the new East Calder Partnership Centre

The Brock – Secret Garden Centre?..............8 Garden Project.................................................. 13 Health & Beauty................................................ 18 Community First Responders........................ 24 Property Matters............................................... 30 Make the most of a small bathroom............ 34 Motoring – QX50 test drive............................ 39 Vet’s Tip.............................................................. 41 Music Review.................................................... 42 Visit West Lothian............................................. 43 Recipe & Food Notes...................................... 44 “Calling all parents and grandparents”...... 48 Puzzles................................................................ 50 Clubs & Classes............................................... 51

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CHARITY OF THE MONTH

Did you know there is a garden centre behind the Strathbrock Partnership Centre in Broxburn?

You can buy a wide range of plants, hanging baskets, planters, garden furniture and everything else you’d expect from a garden centre; but The Brock is special because it’s run as a social enterprise to support people in the community who have severe and enduring mental illness and mental health issues .

Gardening has fantastic therapeutic value and is very beneficial for mental health.

The Brock traces its beginnings to when Bangour Village Hospital at Dechmont was a psychiatric hospital. There was a garden centre there with plants cultivated by the service users, and when the hospital closed down the NHS moved the gardening facility to Dedridge. It moved to Broxburn in 2011, with a plot of land behind the Partnership Centre provided by West Lothian Council. It is still not very well known in the community, but a recent grant from Big Lottery has allowed The Brock to take on a General Manager and a Project Worker/Administrator to raise its profile and expand the scope of its activities and the therapeutic services it provides. The only way to keep it open is to ensure it is self-sustaining financially. For this it relies on sales of plants, garden accessories and other craft items produced by the service users.

You can get pretty much everything you need for your borders and planters, although if you are looking for something specific it’s best to contact them first to see if it is available. Besides annual and perennial flowers, there are vegetables, 8 | CALDERS

herbs, and, unusually, bonsai plants (bottom right).

The Brock also sells hanging baskets, wooden garden furniture, bird tables, planters and other woodcraft items that are made by the woodworking group within the Mental Health Resource Centre at Strathbrock. You can commission pieces if you want something in particular. They are hoping to acquire more land to expand in the near future. This month (May) they are installing a new wee potting-shed style kiosk at the entrance to the garden for a till and small shop (please note it is cash only at the moment, no card facilities). And they are working on getting some signage at the Partnership Centre to let people know they are there!

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! There are a range of volunteering opportunities at The Brock. They are particularly looking for people to help out in the shop handling the plant sales over the summer. If you are able to help, please contact Kevin or Emily (contact details below).

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The Brock Garden, Wood and Craft Centre is a charity registered in Scotland, number SCO44528. and mental health issues are able to come and get the therapeutic benefits of gardening, woodwork and other craft activities. Support them by buying your plants & garden furniture here.

Open: Weekdays (10am – 4pm) Closed: Weekends The Brock Garden, Wood and Craft Centre Strathbrock Partnership Centre, 189a West Main Street, Broxburn, EH52 5LH Follow the carpark around the to back of the Partnership Centre. You’ll see the greenhouses of The Brock. There is plenty of parking, and the entrance is near to the back door of the Partnership Centre.

Tel: 01506 858080 Email: info@thebrock.org Online: Facebook, Twitter & Instagram Helen-Jane interviewed The Brock’s Manager, Kevin McElroy, and Project Worker Emily Simpson at The Brock in Broxburn for this article. Helen-Jane is the editor of Konect magazines and lives in West Lothian with her family. @KonectMagazines

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GARDENING PROJECT

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To this day Heartsease has no fragrance nor do its Viola progeny that you find in garden centres. But what they may lack in fragrance they more than make up with flower power and their cheeky little faces keep appearing for weeks and weeks in your borders and containers. Invite some Violas to come and live in your garden this Spring!

Heartsease (Viola tricolor) is a cheeky little member of the Viola family and has been the one of the parents of the many seasonal bedding Violas that we are offered nowadays in garden centres.

A long time ago Heartsease had a lovely fragrance and folk would trample over the crops of corn in farmers’ fields to seek, find and pick the little flowers in the fields. The little flowers were so embarrassed at the anger they caused with the farmers that one moonlight night they all turned their little faces to the skies and begged the Creator to remove their fragrance. This he did and thereafter folk were not attracted to pick the little flowers for their loved

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GARDENING

MAKE A DATE FOR

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Summer is just around the corner so now’s the time to embrace your outdoor space by putting a date in your diary for Gardening Scotland 2018.

The national festival of plants and flowers has everything you need to transform your garden and it’s also a great day out for everyone, from novice gardeners to expert growers and families in search of outdoor fun.

This year’s show takes place from Friday, 1 June until Sunday, 3 June and for three days the Royal Highland Centre Edinburgh will be transformed into the biggest plant sale in Scotland, with a country fair atmosphere, crafts, live music, show gardens, a lively cookery theatre, expert advice for gardeners and lots, lots more.

Green-fingered gardeners and complete beginners are equally welcome and there will be something for every plot amongst the glorious shrubs, roses, alpines, bulbs and perennials that will be on sale.

Outside in the show ground, exhibitors will be selling every kind of gardening tool and accessory and top designers will be showcasing the latest trends in garden design, from contemporary outdoor rooms to wild places for tiny spaces, with ideas on how to turn the average back garden into a haven for butterflies and bees.

Or turn yours into a space for relaxation with stylish furniture, sun houses and everything you need to create a stylish outdoor room.

This year at Gardening Scotland The Secret Herb Garden will be creating The Secret Gin Garden, where they will be growing the plants used to flavour their unique colourchanging spirits. Sample the delicate flavours of Apothecary Rose, Lavender & Echinacea and Chamomile & Cornflower made from

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Book in advance and you can enjoy afternoon tea amongst the glorious flowers in the Floral Pavilion or visit the Food Fayre take some of the best produce that Scotland has to offer.

Head to the Big Back Garden for family fun, including bouncy castles, close encounters with bees and a chance to dig up the past with Archaeology Scotland.

There are more hands-on activities in the Garden for Life area, especially for anyone with a passion for bugs, butterflies and conservation, while live music throughout the three days will make Gardening Scotland go with a swing.

Have your gardening dilemmas solved in the Royal Horticultural Society’s Advice Clinic, learn from the experts in Q&A sessions and demonstrations or just enjoy the sights and scents of beautiful flowers in full bloom. Gardening Scotland 2018 has something for everyone.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

GO HAIR DRYER FREE! After focusing on the best way to use your hair dryer in my last column I want to share with you the best ways to go hair dryer free!

If you don’t like your natural texture, or you think it’s too frizzy or not wavy enough here are some tips that will help you get beachy waves.

Firstly your hair needs moisture. Use an intensive moisture treatment once a week, or coconut oil can also work wonders for moisture.

When leaving your hair to dry, give it the best chance of longevity. After washing rake through your hair with a wide tooth comb, smooth a little oil down the shaft of the hair and a product with a light hold.

If your hair doesn’t curl enough for your liking shake your head a little to cause natural sections of hair to divide and twist these small sections lightly, always working down the hair shaft.

The key to keeping it smooth is now to leave it! Don’t touch and DO NOT SCRUNCH! When you scrunch the hair you go against the cuticle causing friction and therefore frizz! The less touching the less frizz!

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To befriend our inner world is an exciting journey and, although it requires courage and honesty with ourselves, it surely makes sense to get into the ‘driving seat’ of our lives?

During the first seven years of life everything we experience is directly downloaded into our subconscious mind. Our little, susceptible brains record all that we’re told and those messages that we hear most frequently are received as a form of ‘hypnosis’.

Although our conscious mind is creative, with adult-type wishes and understanding, when we go into a ‘thinking mode’ we disconnect from direct experience of the current moment. We shift instead into connection with our ‘database’ of all those old downloaded programmes.

In other words, considering that 95% of the day we’re thinking, at those times our behaviour is by default controlled by old messages. So we only have 5% of our day when our behaviours may be in line with our creative wishes and dreams.

There are various ways to change outdated, unhelpful ‘programmes’. But this research suggests it’s even more important to be vigilant about the 95% of the day when we’re lost in thought.

Let’s pause occasionally, take a slow and conscious breath, and return to this moment as wholly as possible …

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COMMUNITY

Community First Responders THE REAL RACE FOR LIVES

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When you dial 999 for an ambulance, did you know that as well as dispatching an ambulance, in some circumstances the service calls a volunteer in your community to attend the emergency if they are likely to get there before the paramedics?

These life-saving volunteers are called Community First Responders. Not every community is fortunate enough to have them, but in West Lothian a Bathgate group was set up seven years ago by Bathgate residents Richard Proctor and Paul Grant. Paul Grant was the Scottish Ambulance Service Area Service Manager for West Lothian and identified that Bathgate could benefit from a Community First Responder group. So along with Richard he set about looking for volunteers – Richard worked in the Ambulance Control Centre (today an active paramedic) in Falkirk and had been involved with Penicuik Community First Responders so was aware of how they provided vital support for the ambulance service.

I spoke to a couple of volunteer Community First Responders locally, Stefan Hickman and Mags Black. “It’s a very specific service, focused on emergencies related to cardiac arrests and suspected heart attack.. Situations where getting the right help to someone in those vital first few minutes can make all the difference to the outcome,” explains Stefan.

“As Community First Responders living nearby we can often get to someone quicker and that time before the arrival of the ambulance can make all the difference and even save someone’s life.”

As it happens Stefan works for a local familyrun first aid training company. “My business and my volunteering work for Community First Responders are really both just an extension of my outlook – I will always go to the help of a neighbour and always have done, so why not formalise that and join the team of on-call volunteers for the ambulance service? For me, having the ability to help is what keeps me 24 | CALDERS

doing this.” The local team of volunteers take turns at being on call, having the dedicated phone and kit bag with them, and they scramble to the emergency – just like firemen and paramedics - when a call comes in at any time of the day or night. They put in as many or as few hours on call as they can spare depending on their own circumstances.

Community First Responders come from all walks of life; they have in common the desire to save lives, and the scheme means that just about anyone can do that. They receive intense initial training and monthly refresher courses in the specific situations they are called out for - emergencies where someone has become unresponsive, anything to do with chest and heart, injuries sustained when someone falls when they become unconscious, heart attacks, epilepsy. They are trained in CPR [cardiopulmonary resuscitation] and administering oxygen. “It has a huge impact on survival rates if someone can get there in the first few minutes of cardiac arrest. Once the Ambulance Control Centre has dispatched the ambulance they then dispatch the Community First Responder to get there ideally within that crucial first few minutes.” They are trained to deal with the whole emergency situation, which could include family members panicking, and keeping everyone calm until an ambulance arrives. Besides being on call themselves, the group is committed to raising awareness of cardiac issues, providing training for the public to help people survive. “It’s about changing the culture. We want to get to a stage where it’s normal for pretty much everyone in society to know what to do when someone loses consciousness or has a heart attack.

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500,000 more people trained in Scotland in CPR by 2020.”With this goal in mind the Bathgate Community First Responders run free training sessions, delivering the British Heart Foundation’s emergency life support programme called “Heartstart” - two hour course covering simple skills that can help save someone’s life. And there is no minimum age for learning this. Unlike a full first aid course which covers a lot of situations Heartstart is just a couple of hours of basic skills that anyone can learn. Mags Black of the Broxburn group says, “I do training sessions for children from P1 upwards; even if they are physically not able to turn an adult over into recovery position at that stage, it’s a matter of normalising it in our society so that children grow up with that knowledge – so that when someone is unwell it’s normal for just about anyone to know what to do.” They visit all sorts of groups including Brownies, Scouts, Boys Brigade and schools to talk about what Community First Responders do. “A defining moment for me a couple of years ago was when an 11 year old child, who had had the training, was present when his dad had a heart attack,” Mags explains. “The boy knew who to call, what to do whilst waiting for the ambulance and took control of the situation.”

A kit bag for one area of First Responders costs around £3,000, besides running costs.

All fundraising for this is done by the group themselves. Since the Bathgate group set up, others have come forward in Armadale, Whitburn, Broxburn and Livingston. There is an independent group in Linlithgow, Bo’ness and South Queensferry. Volunteers set the groups up, got the training, raised the money and bought the equipment ... then placed themselves on call in order to save the lives of their neighbours. If you’re looking for a worthy cause to support you’d be hard pressed to find a better one locally.

PLEASE CONTACT THEM:

• if you’re interested in joining this team of local heroes. (You don’t have to have a first aid or medical background, as you are given all training required) • if you run a club of any sort and would like your group to receive the 2.5 hour life-saving “Heartstart” training session. Suitable for ages 5 – 105!

• if your organisation has a defibrillator which can be added to the database of publicly-accessible defibrillators

To contact the local Community First Responders, please call 01506 313010 or email info@bathgatefirstresponders.co.uk. See also www.bathgatefirstresponders.co.uk @KonectMagazines

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PROPERTY MATTERS

Some landlords, especially those who are new to the experience, understandably wish to use a letting agent simply as a route to market in order to find a tenant.

However, whilst a return on investment is one thing, sleeping well at night is quite another.

A managed service is not just about chasing late rent, resolving disputes and inventory control.

When your property is professionally managed, it’s all about accountability. This means regular inspections to check that your tenant is treating your investment with the respect it deserves. During these inspections, well-trained staff are able to identify any areas that should be investigated in order to avoid or reduce costs later. An example would be a blocked gutter. Normally, you would only hear about this when the tenant calls you to tell you that water is coming in, plaster has come away from the wall and there is mould on the ceiling. Call in the dehumidifier, plasterer, and painter – and you have a large bill and an unhappy tenant.

Many tenants also prefer to rent a property that is managed through a letting agent, possibly because they have had a “problem landlord” in the past so they tend to stay longer.

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Additionally, no matter how compliant a tenant may seem at the outset, the last thing a landlord needs is someone phoning him/ her at all hours with some minor issue over a draft, dripping tap, clanking pipes, noisy neighbours, etc. All or these are part of a day’s work for a dedicated managing agent.

One of the most important considerations of a property manager is to get to know their clients’ tenants, and have a good understanding of their plans, often preempting a premature departure, so that they can prepare and let the property in time to avoid it being empty – even for a day!

Most landlords derive great value from a professionally managed service and I would invite you to experience the difference yourself.

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

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HOME IMPROVEMENT

A large mirror, a pale, neutral colour palette and raising fittings off the floor promote a feeling of spaciousness

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Even a tiny bathroom can function brilliantly and look gorgeous.

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Choose subtle colours: A neutral colour palette opens up a small bathroom, giving it a sophisticated, contemporary feel. If you want colour, watery blues and greens help the room feel light and airy. To avoid a clinical feel, add texture – timber shelving, wicker baskets, waffle towels and linen blinds.

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Fit excellent storage: Slimline cupboards take less floor space; false walls conceal pipework and can have inset cupboards or niches; look for anywhere that storage could be added, from above the door to below the basin, even behind the bath panel or a rack inside the shower.

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Make the most of natural light: Get the most light possible through the windows – keep sills clear and don’t cover any of the glass with window treatments. Bounce light around the room using mirrors and glossy tiles.

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Select fittings wisely: Bathroom fittings designed for small bathrooms don’t compromise on looks or function, including shortprojection WCs, shower-baths, thin-but-tall towel rails and ultra-slim basins. For awkward spaces, consider corner showers, basins and WCs. Wall or mixer taps create room on a small basin, and if space is tight add a wall-mounted soap dispenser.

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Raise it off the floor: A bathroom can appear more spacious by the installation of wallmounted pieces to show off the floor space beneath.

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Lighting is vital: Lighting should meet all requirements, from putting on make-up to reading in the bath. Choose recessed spotlights, or neat directional lights mounted on a slender track. Fit LED strips beneath wall units as a hidden light source, with a baffle board in front to avoid glare, and include an illuminated mirror.

Note that fittings will need to be IP-rated for safety (check with your electrician).

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Two-in-one is best: Choose multifunction, such as towel radiators, storage seats, mirrored cabinets and basins with cupboards beneath.

Consider underfloor heating: If you are

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relatively easy and inexpensive, and saves the space taken up by a radiator.

Employ visual tricks: Large-format tiles (wall or floor) can work better in compact bathrooms than smaller tiles, and with fewer grout lines, large tiles look sleek and are easier to maintain.

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MOTORING

Infiniti QX50 Launched in the UK less than 10 years ago, Japanese luxury brand Infiniti is still attempting to establish itself as an alternative to the German trio and struggling to top 3,500 sales a year.

The firm’s latest attempt to change that is a midsize SUV to tempt buyers away from the BMW X3 or Audi Q5. With smart technology, a distinctive design and a clever new engine, Infiniti is hoping the QX50 will become their best-selling car.

It debuts a number of world-first gadgets: dynamic noise-cancelling technology in the engine, seats designed in conjunction with NASA, and a petrol engine that promises sports performance with the economy of a diesel.

What’s under the bonnet?

That clever new VC-Turbo engine is a world-first variable compression ratio engine, offering the power of a 2.0-litre turbo petrol with the torque and efficiency of a four-cylinder diesel. Currently there are no plans to offer a diesel engine.

The 2.0-litre engine produces 268bhp and 380Nm of torque, whereas a petrol-powered BMW X3 20i offers 184bhp and 290Nm – thus apparently giving the QX50 the upper hand.

What’s it like to drive?

The engine generates impressive performance, hitting 60mph in 6.3 seconds and a top speed of 143mph. Much of the noise it makes is synthetically generated, teetering between deeply

satisfying and incredibly

annoying. The CVT

automatic gearbox

becomes very

audible at

higher revs.

Although Infiniti’s drive-by-wire steering allows the car to do clever things – like independently steer individual wheels, hundreds of times a second – it lacks feel, particularly at slow speeds. Whether that’ll bother the average buyer remains to be seen.

The QX50’s new chassis and ground-up design has certainly resulted in a quiet and comfortable ride, and a dynamic noise-cancelling engine mount, which stops noise entering the cabin, means it’s calm inside too.

Hit the car’s ProPilot button and it’ll steer for you (but you’ll need to keep a hand on the wheel), speeding up and slowing down with traffic. The Forward Collision Warning system uses radar to spot traffic slowing down and Infiniti says it can even detect a slowing motorbike hidden in front of an HGV.

How does it look?

The QX50 has a welcome and genuinely different design, and the quite hard-on-the-eye look of Infiniti SUVs of the past has been toned down.

Inside, hand-stitched leather panels, alcantara and a swooping dash give it a luxury feel, and it’s far better packaged than early Infiniti models.

What’s the spec like?

The QX50 is slated to arrive either late this year or very early in 2019, so Infiniti is remaining tight lipped about specification and pricing. Executives did tell us that it would undercut BMW and Audi rivals and it’s likely much of the new technology will be included as standard.

Verdict Infiniti believes the QX50 is the best car it has ever made – and we’d find it hard to argue with them. The clever new VC-Turbo engine is impressive, the ride quality and interior finish excellent and we even like the looks. Quite how Brits will react to a petrol-powered SUV with no diesel option remains to be seen, though, and its success will hinge on just how much it undercuts established rivals from the German brands.

This article was contributed by James Baggot.

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VET’S TIP

Why is dentistry important?

You know that moment when your pet breathes on you and it smells like they’ve raided the bottom of the bin?

Some naughty pets probably have, but for most that tell-tale smell is one of the hallmarks of dental disease. We know that this problem affects more than 80% of cats and dogs over the age of 3, making it the most common condition affecting our pet population.

help to prevent this! If the problem is mild then daily brushing is the best advice; this helps remove plaque before it has a chance to damage the gums. Human toothpaste isn’t safe to be used in pets, but lots of pet friendly alternatives are available. There are also specialised dental diets which help strip the plaque from your pet’s teeth as it eats. If the gums are very inflamed it’s probably too sore to start brushing; instead it would be advisable to let your vet have a look first and they can arrange any treatments needed to help give your pet back its Hollywood smile.

Dental disease isn’t just a case of smelly breath; it can lead to pain, abscesses, tooth loss, and damage to other organs.

Within the mouth bacteria form a substance called plaque, which, though invisible to the naked eye, infects the gums, initially causing them to become red and inflamed (known as gingivitis), but eventually causing them to recede, loosening the tooth, and ultimately leading to its loss.

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MUSIC REVIEW

The singer not the song: Discuss Own up - did someone here order a single from Sting and Shaggy? Or is this like when your ex gets Dominos to deliver thirty pizzas to your flat?

No, it’s real. “Don’t Let Me Wait” arrives in spite of public demand. It’s Shaggy I feel sorry for, his hangdog toasting is hard to dislike but when married to Sting’s winy, I was old man jumper but now I’m reggae again with my stripy top on and everything, re-tread of old Police melodies all charm dissolves. There is a whole album of this stuff. Don’t have nightmares.

With rather more goodwill available, Roger Daltrey releases his first solo single for twenty five years albeit there is a chequered history of collaborations in-between. RD featuring Wilko Johnson in 2014: good. RD featuring McFly in 2003: doubleplus bad.

“As Long As I Have You” tries hard to provide an exciting soul/rhythm and blues setting for a very convincing vocal from the 74 year old, certainly

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more recognisable as the screamer of old than on the 2006 Who album, say. Once the riffs and gospel choir have done their part there is a slight sense of sound and fury signifying nothing, rather than testifying, but better this than another soundtrack team up.

The voice alone is never enough though, is it? Even Elvis couldn’t salvage absolutely everything, Sinatra maybe if you are a devotee, but not Florence Welch despite the advance press for “Sky Full Of Stars”. A striking folk-esque acapella beginning gives way to an admirably stripped back accompaniment of bass and harmonies, but the subsequent lack of development in either lyric or melody allows only for admiration and not connection.

The dog days are back, I’m afraid.

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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VISIT WEST LOTHIAN

May in West Lothian

Scotland tends to see warmer weather a little later than most places, so May is usually the unofficial beginning of our short but sweet summer!

West Lothian is absolutely beautiful at this time of year, and there is so much going on as all of our attractions have reopened and are teeming with life for the summer!

One of West Lothian’s biggest and busiest events of the year is the West Lothian Highland Games. Based in Meadow Park, Bathgate and running from 9am-6pm on the 26th, this year’s Highland Games is set to be a colourful musical spectacle, featuring highland dancing, solo piping and traditional Scottish heavy events such as tug of war. There will be something for everyone to enjoy, including plenty of demonstrations and food stalls.

The outstanding Jupiter Artland opens its doors on the 12th for another season. Packed with a variety of interesting and unusual sculptures and landscapes known as ‘earthwork’, Jupiter Artland is a truly magnificent garden of discovery for everyone to enjoy.

Howden Park Centre is hosting an all-singing, all-dancing tribute to ABBA on the 13th.

ABBAMANIA! will be celebrating over forty years of ABBA with Europe’s leading ABBA tribute band. This 2 hour show will have you dancing in the aisles.

If you fancy picking up a new hobby this month, Photography Tuition Scotland is running a 4-week course every Saturday for beginners.

Based in Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, this is a perfect course for beginners. You will receive a camera to use for the duration of the course, plus an SD card so you can keep all of your photos.

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

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WHAT’S ON

FRIDAY 11TH MAY AND SATURDAY 12TH MAY Toccata Ladies Choir Concert

- Howden Park Centre, 7:30pm. There will be favourite songs from film and musical mixed with a sprinkling of traditional and contemporary songs. Tickets £11.00, for more information see www.toccataladieschoir.co.uk FRIDAY 18TH MAY Kidzeco Bumpathon

- Are you pregnant? Do you want to raise money for a good cause? Join us Friday 19th May and get your “bump” painted in aid of loveoliver.org.uk. Registration and sponsorship forms available from Kidzeco. net. 10:00am-4:00pm at Kidzeco Bathgate.

SATURDAY 26TH MAY West Lothian Highland Games - Meadow Park, Bathgate, from 9:00am.

Highland Dancing and Solo Piping 10:00am.

The RSPBA Pipe Band competition starts at 10:15am.

Heavy Athletics at 12:30pm, Weslo Hill Race at 2:30pm.

For more information and programme see www.westlothiangames.com HOWDEN PARK CENTRE has a busy programme of events including live music, dance, theatre, workshops and exhibitions.

USEFUL INFORMATION

EAST CALDER LIBRARY East Calder Partnership Centre 139 Main Street, East Calder, EH53 0EP tel: 01506 284020 email: eastcalder.lib@westlothian.gov.uk Monday: 10.00am – 5.00pm Tuesday: 10.00am – 3.00pm Wednesday: 11.00am – 4.00pm Thursday: 12.00pm – 7.00pm Friday: 10.00am – 5.00pm Saturday: 10.00am – 1.00pm PUMPHERSTON LIBRARY Pumpherston and Uphall Station Community Primary School Drumshoreland Road, Pumpherston, EH53 0LF tel: 01506 280996 email: pumpherston.lib@westlothian.gov.uk Monday: 2.00pm – 5.00pm Wednesday: 2.30pm – 4.30pm Thursday: 2.00pm – 6.00pm EAST CALDER PARTNERSHIP CENTRE 139 Main Street, East Calder, EH53 0EP tel: 01506 884036 email: eastcalderpartnershipcentre@westlothian.gov.uk

East Calder Community Centre, East Calder Library, East Calder Registration Service and community changing facilities are all relocated into the new Partnership Centre.

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PARENTING IN WEST LOTHIAN

CALLING ALL PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS...

Have you ever wanted to write your own magazine column? Are you a busy parent or grandparent with a sense of adventure and exploration?

Konect Magazines are looking for new talent to contribute a Grand/Parenting column to our successful community magazine.

To apply, please email or post in 500 words on the subject of …

“A great day out with the kids in West Lothian!”

Contributions will be reviewed by the editor, with one or more entrants being invited to contribute on an ongoing basis for an agreed fee, according to availability and preference of contributors.

What might you write about? Anything!

• Have you recently taken the wee one to a show or an exhibition aimed at young people?

• Are you keen on the local play-park provision round your way?

• Maybe your child has additional needs, and a local attraction has been top notch in their approach to your family.

• Have you used any local charities or support organisations?

• Has a local business really shone in their attitude to grand/parents and their families?

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So if you’ve got a writer’s soul and a spot of free time each month, please send in your entry!

Deadline is 31st May 2018. Email application to editor@konectdirectory.co.uk Our regular columnist Nicola Jengaenga turns out to be not superhuman afterall, and no longer has time to continue this column as well as her full time job and full time parenting. “Contributing the ‘Parenting in West Lothian’ column to Konect magazines has been a brilliant experience - it has given our family the push we have sometimes needed to seek out new adventures to share with our little ones, and has opened my eyes more fully to the wealth of wonderful businesses, activities, and heritage sites that are on our doorstep.

On a personal level, writing my column has given me the chance to vent, share joys, frustrations, and laughter with Konect’s warm and inclusive readership. I would dearly love to have continued in my role, but a new job that’s heavy on travel, and my son’s developing needs, it’s sadly impossible.

So parents and grandparents everywhere, be brave and send in your article!”

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PUZZLES

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

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Saturday 5th May Hawaiian Shirt Bowling Competition Saturday 12th May Johnny Henderson.

Tickets on sale from Bar £4.00

Memberships available All levels. Contact heatherwhyte@ rocketmail.com

Function Suite for hire for members & non-members*

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

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Solution in the June edition of Konect ACROSS: 7. Starchy vegetable (6), 8. Keep hold of (6), 9. Dish (4), 10. Quickly (8), 11. Modified (7), 13. Shell (5), 15. Swivel round (5), 17. Type of sword (7), 20. Semi-darkness (8), 21. Serene (4), 23. Jail (6), 24. Idea (6) DOWN: 1. Single handed (4), 2. Hit very hard (6), 3. Bragged (7), 4. Star sign (5), 5. Artist’s workroom (6), 6. Local languages (8), 12. Toward a lower place (8), 14. Fastenings (7), 16. Dash of liquid (6) 18. Find (6), 19. Extreme pain (5), 22. Stolen valuables (4)

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CLUBS & CLASSES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

YOGA FOR EVERYONE East Calder Partnership 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 Partnership 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 Partnership 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 Partnership 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 Partnership 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 Partnership Centre.

Mon-Fri 9am-11am from 2 years. For the best introduction to your child’s education lots of fun to be had! £5.50 per session.

Contact Carol on 07748 053340.

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

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

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

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

Contact Jack Galloway on 077907 93889. www.eastcalderscouts.org.uk EAST CALDER YOUTH CLUB For P6 to S4, Fridays 6.30-8.30pm. Entry £1. Contact Errin Anderson Community Education Worker 01506 871278 EAST CALDER NEEDLECRAFT CLUB We are a group of ladies who would like to invite you to our weakly Thursday meetings, between 7 and 9.30 pm in the Partnership 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 Partnership Centre We meet Tuesday afternoons from 1 pm to 3 pm, and dance to live music from Iain MacPhail, accordionist. Beginners/learners are very welcome to join us in this very friendly club.

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

Wednesdays at 9.30am and 11.30am.

Contact Sue on 07803 520781 for more information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For P7+. Please Contact Jennifer at jenniferkirknewton@gmail.com

KOSY KAFF Kirknewton Village Hall.

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

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

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

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

KIRKNEWTON RUNNERS Meet at Kirknewton Park every Monday at 19.30

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

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

SIMPLY PLAY Kaspars Out of School Care for Kirknewton. Kirknewton Primary School. Mon – Thu 3.15-6.00pm, Fri 12.30 – 6.00. Call 07871 791000 KIRKNEWTON WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Come and join us for a friendly evening of craft, demonstrations and fun. 2nd Thursday of each month, 7.15pm in Kirknewton Church Hall.

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

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

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

BOOK BUGS Kirknewton Green Room.

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

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

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

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

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

WELCOME CAFÉ Glenalmond Hall.

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

CUNNIGAR HOUSE ACTIVITY GROUP Are you over 60? Looking to get out and meet new people? Come and join in our activity group in Cunnigar House, Mid Calder, weekly Tuesdays (2-4pm). A mix of gentle physical activity, quizzes and games. We also love a good chat over a cup of tea! All welcome, cost is just £1 per session. Get in touch if you’d like more information, with Cyrenians OPAL (Older People, Active Lives) on 01506 815815 or email opal@cyrenians.scot www.cyrenians.scot. at Cunnigar House, Mid Calder.

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

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

Contact@mid-calder-colts.org.

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

Please email midcalderbabygroup@gmail. com for more details.

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

YOGA CLASSES Masonic Hall.

Wednesday evening class 7.30 -9pm.

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

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

POLBETH STAR HARMONIES Musical Theatre School Polbeth Harwood Church.

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

See www starharmonies.co.uk

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

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

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

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

Different play activities every week.

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

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

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

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

Call 01506 871773 for more info.

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

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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: 9.45am in Kirknewton Church, Station Road.

East Calder Services: 11.15am in East Calder Church, Main Street.

EnerJ (Sunday School) available. Crèche available.

Minister: Rev Alistair Cowper, 8 Manse Court, East Calder, EH53 0HF. Tel 01506 357083 Our website: www.knec4jesus.org.uk has full details of current services/activities.

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.

ACROSS: 7. Polish, 8. Parity, 9. Hurl, 10. Railways, 11. Knotted, 13. Giddy, 15. Scare, 17. Giggled, 20. Gasoline, 21. Clap, 22. Breeze, 23. Cuddle DOWN: 1. Column, 2. Till, 3. Churned, 4. Spoil, 5. Brawling, 6. Stayed, 12. Turnover, 14. Silence, 16. Chairs, 18. Enable, 19. Fixed, 21. Cede

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

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

ELECTRICIAN ACCOUNTANT/BOOKKEEPING A&A Electrical 37 AKT Bookkeeping 50 Riddell Electrical Services 32 APPLIANCE REPAIR SL Electrical 27 Home Appliance Repair 50 ESTATE AGENT ARCHITECT Aberdein Considine 33 Plan It Design 26 Alba Property 56 ATTRACTIONS/DAYS OUT Turpie & Co. 31 Gardening Scotland 16-17 FLORIST Vicky’s flowers 20 BARBER TJ’s Barbers 22 FOOT CARE Foot Clinic 22 BATHROOMS 1st Choice Living 5 FUNERAL DIRECTOR Bathgate Bathroom Studio 35 Porteous Funeral Directors 55 Buyrite 35 FURNITURE & FURNISHINGS Create Enhanced Spaces 32 Harvey Bruce 36 BEAUTY GARAGE DOORS Lisa Blair Beauty Therapy 22 Max’s Garage Doors 38 Beauty Therapy by Rhona 20 GARDEN & LANDSCAPING BLINDS & SHUTTERS Beatson’s 12 Harvey Bruce 36 D Greaves 15 Evergreen Balerno 15 BOWLING CLUB Green Thumb 10 East Calder Bowling Club 50 New Hopetoun Gardens 13 BUILDER Riccarton Garden Centre 10 Almond Building Company 15 Wyndford Farm Plants 14 Build-It 26 West Lothian Garden Dean Jones 14 Maintenance 15 CAR BODYWORK GARDEN BUILDINGS JWG Car Care 38 Champfleurie Estate 11 Woodford Timber Scotland 12 CAR SERVICE & REPAIR Kirknewton Garage 38 GAS STOCKIST LVS Garage Services 7 Charles Gas 37 CARPET & UPHOLSTERY GOLF CLUB CLEANING Baberton Golf Club 42 James Burnett Carpet Cleaning 37 GYM/HEALTH CLUB CARPETS & FLOORING Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club 23 GM Flooring 6 HAIRDRESSER CHARITY Jane & Friends 19 Cyrenians 4 HANDYMAN 1st Call Handyman 14 CHILDREN’S NURSERY Angela Elizabeth Nursery 49 JOB OPPORTUNITIES Developing the Young Workforce 48 CLEANING SERVICES James Burnett Carpet Cleaning 37 JOINER Craigcrook Joinery 32 COMMUNITY COUNCIL Create Enhanced Spaces 32 East Calder Community Council 2 Geoff Vinter Joinery 32 COMPUTER SERVICES KITCHENS Sprint Computers 6 Dream Doors 36 CONSERVATORIES S & S Home Improvements 28 CR Smith 29 LAWYER DANCE SUPPLIES Aberdein Considine 33 Highland Dance Shop 20 MOBILITY DENTIST Ableworld 21 Artis Dental and Implant Studio 20 MOTORHOME (HIRE/SALE) No.9 Dentist 19 Motorhome Escapes 22 DOORS PAINTER/DECORATOR UPVC Doors 37 Braekirk Decorator’s 32 DRESSMAKING/ALTERATIONS EDC Painters and Decorators 5 Nu Walls 27 Nota Bene 20

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PET SERVICES Tilly Chance Dog Grooming PLASTERING Alexander Aitken Plastering Nu Walls

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PLUMBING SERVICES Currievale Plumbing 27 EPH 27 Plumb It 26 McLellan Plumbing 27

PUBLIC HOUSE Black Bull

RESTAURANT Al Borgo Black Bull Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club Sky Kitchen SOFT FURNISHINGS Right Choice Blinds STORAGE UNIT Storage Containers TAKEAWAY Sky Kitchen

TANNING STUDIO Sun Shack

TUITION Kumon Livingston

VET Lamond Veterinary Clinic Pentland Veterinary Clinic WEDDING SERVICES Nota Bene Vicky’s flowers

WINDOW CLEANING Suburban Window Cleaner WINDOWS 1st Choice Living CR Smith

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