Konect Calders November 14

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Message Contents from the Editor Features

Letters from a young Scots Guard

Another busy month has flown by filled with lots of interviews with local people, business and non-business alike, by the Konect team to pull together this bumper issue.

One subject in the news a lot at the moment is food banks, so I went along to West Lothian Foodbank’s main centre in Whitburn to find out more about what they do and how they are helping families in crisis, see Charity of the Month article on pages 56-57.

There are two other themes this month. One is world war remembrance, and a family from East Calder has shared a precious bundle of letters from 1918 written by a young Scots Guard to his mother, see extracts on pages 8-10. The other theme, inevitably, is Christmas. Check through all the businesses in this magazine who have offers on in the run up to Christmas and see how much of your shopping you can do locally.

If you’ve got something interesting and different going on that you’d like to share with the local community, do get in touch and we may be able to feature your story.

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Charity of the Month

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Competitions and Puzzles Frame Shop Competition

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Kid’s Puzzles.

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Crossword 58 Sudoku 58

Community What’s on

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Useful Information

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Clubs & Classes

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Index of Advertisers 62

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FEATURE

Letters Home

from a young Scots Guard

A nineteen year old lad writes home to his mother from the trenches in World War 1 France: “I have seen all the life I want to see.”

A bundle of letters nearly 100 years old, written in pencil on scraps of paper, are a poignant testimony to one young man’s experience of war and his longing for home – home that he never saw again.

His family in East Calder kindly let me read them and share some of the contents here.

Tom Pullar enrolled in the Scots Guards in his native North Berwick in 1917 aged nineteen. By spring 1918 he was in France in the thick of trench warfare.

Writing regularly to his mother, Tom’s letters are mostly optimistic, shot through with a clear longing for home and family. His little sister Elsie, who was six years old when her beloved big brother joined the Scots Guards, treasured his letters, bringing them with her to West Lothian when she moved to East Calder.

16th April 1918 “I got your parcel today and I am very thankful to you for sending it so soon. I have just eaten one scone and I don’t think I ever enjoyed anything so much in my life.”

Tom also asks for “a small box of Harrison’s Pomade for we can’t buy it here and the lice have me nearly mad at times...I am lousy as a partridge.”

Touchingly, Tom is concerned to keep his mother’s spirits up and not worry her with details of the hardships. Often an outburst of frustration is immediately followed by a reassurance that things are not too bad after all: “I never used to think much of soldiering at Wellington in fact I used to like it but this is making me more bitter against it every day.

We are not so bad you know one gets used to it and one can always look forward to the end of the war then we will finish with soldiering, at least I will.

They will take me into the army under escort the next time if ever I have to join it again.”

31st May 1918 “Now mother I ask you not to worry so much about me as I am all right out here.....You know you are not to run away with the idea that we live in the trenches all the time we are out here.

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We have our turn at it, and when we get out for a rest we have quite a good time altogether and of course we have to take the good with the bad.” And, looking on the bright side when the weather is good, “There is one thing when the sun is out we are not going about up to the eyes in mud.” - a reference to the notorious mud of the trenches.

Tom’s letters are always signed off “I remain your ever loving and affectionate son Tam.” and almost every one has a reference to coming home.

28th June 1918 “I am sorry to think you have left that house for it was such a nice one. I always looked forward to coming back to it, but never mind when I come back I’ll make sure that you’ll have a decent house to live in.”

Tom was limited as to what he said about the war itself due to censorship – the envelopes are stamped with the Censor’s Office mark. In a letter dated 26th August 1918, he says “I suppose you will understand why I haven’t written the last day or two since you have seen the papers.

I couldn’t very well tell you where I was or what I was going to do, but I have been and came through along with the boys, and I am glad to think you won’t need me to tell you anything about it except that I had the good luck to come through it and that I am glad I was in it along with the boys.”

He is referring to the massive offensive

by Allied troops against the Germans on 8th August 1918 south east of Amiens the turning point of the war. Tom seems relieved not to talk about the details of it, just that he survived.

“I got your parcel today and I am very thankful to you for sending it so soon. I have just eaten one scone and I don’t think I ever enjoyed anything so much in my life.”

22nd September: Tom sends home a map cut out of a newspaper and asks his mother to keep it for him as a souvenir and he will get it framed when he gets home as it shows the “part we went over”.

He also says he has a bit off the wings of a German plane, but that it is too heavy to post home so “I must hang on to it until I come on leave that will be three months yet anyway and lucky if I get it then, but I do think I’ll get leave before the war is over, if all goes well”.

By 25th September, less than two months from the end of the war, Tom writes, “I believe you are getting good news in the papers at home just now....I can’t suppose it will be a great number of months before you have your laddies back again beside you.”

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In a letter dated 2nd October he makes a rare reference to the actual action he is seeing: “Now mother, I must say I have been lucky lately I got a bullet through my mess tin and another through a tin of bully I have in my haversack. Then a bit of shrapnel hit my helmet but it didn’t pierce it, only made a dent in the helmet. Archie was with me nearly all the time and he said I don’t know whether to stay with you or leave you, you seem to be drawing fire but we stuck together nearly all the time. Tell little Elsie her little prayers are being answered and will be too, her ‘ain Tam’ will come back to her some day. It may be a long time yet, but if we exercise a little patience everything will be all right.”

The Spanish Flu pandemic killed more than the war itself. Many of its victims died within hours of coming down with their first symptom, some within a day or two. Estimates put the death toll at 50 – 100 million people worldwide.

During its three year rampage from January 1918 to December 1920, the death toll peaked in October and November 1918 – the time it claimed LCpl Tom Pullar.

Reporting of flu deaths was censored during the war so as not to adversely affect morale, although papers were free to report on its effects in neutral Spain. It was therefore perceived as a Spanish disease, hence the name.

Tell little Elsie her little prayers are being answered and will be too, her ‘ain Tam’ will come back to her some day.

He also sent pressed flowers to his mother that he had picked in a French village they had captured from the Germans. (”Now mother it is a very big village in fact it is as big as North Berwick but of course not nearly so nice.”) His mother had kept the pressed flowers in a little box, they have been perfectly preserved.

Tom’s last letter is dated 3rd November and starts, like many previous ones. “Just a note to let you know I am in still in the best of health, hoping this will find you the same.” and to let her know he had been promoted to Lance Corporal. She must have received this letter just before the end of the war was announced only 8 days later - a joyous time for her.

So the next letter is a cruel shock. Dated 22nd November, it comes from the base hospital at Etaples to announce that Tom is dangerously ill in hospital with flu. It is quickly followed by one on 26th November to say he had passed peacefully that day, and enclosing a lock of his hair.

One can barely imagine the grief – and surely the frustration – that Tom’s mother must have felt, that he had survived the war to be taken just days after the armistice by flu.

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Tom’s mother requested these words engraved on his stone. “And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes” - a bill from the Imperial War Graves Commission for 14/3d is also included in the bundle of letters. Tom is buried at the British Cemetery at Etaples and his name is engraved on the war memorial in North Berwick.

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FEATURE

Scottish Christmas It seemed this year that the commercial slice of society could hardly wait to usher the summer out so that we could start talking about Christmas. I saw Dobbies getting their Christmas stock in place at the end of August and I felt the summer was being swept away. There are plenty of things to look forward to between summer and Christmas but there’s no doubt that Christmas has overshadowed them all.

But did you know that it’s only relatively recently that it has become such a big deal in Scotland?

Christmas wasn’t even a public holiday until 1958 (Boxing Day not until 1974). Here’s a whistle-stop tour of Christmas’ chequered story in Scotland ... ¬ Yule – a celebration of the winter solstice ­ - was celebrated by the Celts (not exclusively in Scotland but in most Celtic cultures). ¬ When Roman Catholicism came to ­ Scotland the church took on the existing pagan celebrations and renamed them. So, many traditions date to pagan rituals - the Yule log, kissing under the misletoe (a Druidic fertility rite) and the house decorated with evergreens, which were regarded with reverence.

Most of our Christmas traditions (the tree, decorations, Santa Claus, presents, stockings at the end of the bed, carols, cards) originated in the Victorian era so England and Scotland developed the same traditions from around that time, but while it was a public holiday in England, it was a working day in Scotland.

And speaking of Christmas cards, here is perhaps one area Scotland has contributed to the Christmas tradition : they can be traced to Leith! A Leith printer and publisher, Charles Drummond, issued a card in 1841 which the greeting “A Gude New Year/ And Mony o’ Them”. It was based on a painting by his friend Thomas Sturrock, an artist from Trinity, of a chubby cheerful character.

Just a couple of years later the first Christmas cards to name Christmas day were produced in London by Sir Henry Cole, who is generally credited with having invented them. But the concept had certainly been already been aired in Edinburgh!

So that’s the reason why what we may lack in distinctly Scottish Christmas customs are more than made up for in Hogmanay ones. And where would the world be without “Auld lang syne”?

¬ Still called Yule, the season was celebrated ­ in Scotland much the same as the rest of Catholic Europe ....until the Reformation of 1560, when Scotland formally split from the Catholic church. ¬ Celebration of Christmas was banned in ­ 1580 and an Act of the Scottish Parliament in 1640 made it illegal. It abolished the “Yule vacation and all observation thereof in time coming.” Any Catholic mass days (including therefore “Christ’s Mass”) were abolished. ¬ People were fined or even imprisoned for ­ attempting to keep Christmas. *England went through a similar period with Christmas banned by law there too, but this was lifted in 1660 and England went straight back to the Christmas party. ¬ In Scotland however it didn’t make the same ­ comeback. The Scottish Presbyterian Church, with its strong influence on society, remained indifferent to Christmas and the focus of winter celebrations was Hogmanay.

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TECHNOLOGY

The Best Christmas Gadgets Buying gadgets can be tricky: if you’re buying for a grown-up there’s a very good chance that they’ve already bought the gadgets they want.

But don’t despair, because it turns out that there are lots of gadget-related gifts you can buy for the person who has everything.

A good place to start is a case. Firms such as Tuff-Luv make really nice vintage leather Kindle cases for around £40. And of course you can get leather cases for other devices such as laptops and tablets too.

If they haven’t already got a tablet, there are plenty of alternatives to the all-conquering iPad and iPad Mini. Amazon’s Kindle Fire HD (£89) is good for ebooks and movies, and a range of affordable Windows 8 tablets have been launched by the likes of Asus, Acer and Toshiba, all below £200.

For sporty types there are stacks of gadget gifts, such as the Fitbit Flex activity tracker (£75), the Zepp motion sensor for tennis players (£129), Garmin’s Forerunner GPS watches (£89) and the TomTom Multi-Sport GPS Watch (£149).

If you really want to delight a gadget fan, this year’s hot technology is the smartwatch - of which LG’s G Watch R is one of the nicest. The price hadn’t been announced as we went to press but the Androidcompatible smartwatch is likely to be keenly priced - not least because Apple has its own smartwatch, which is likely to be a big seller this Christmas.

Creeping up the price scale, how about a drone?

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If they fancy themselves as the next Jamie Oliver or Nigella, Belkin’s Chef Stand and Wand (£29) is a smart gift idea. It’s a tablet stand designed specifically for the kitchen, enabling you to see the recipe (or the tutorial videos) without getting it covered in food. For the more outdoor cooking types, consider iGrill’s range of smartphoneconnected thermometers (from around £34.99).

One of the more unusual new gadgets we’ve seen is the PlayBulb, a bluetooth speaker that’s also an LED light bulb. The £59 device is controlled via an iPhone and Android app that enables you play music and, er, turn the light on and off.

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Many bigger drones are designed to carry GoPro cameras, which are small high definition cameras that can be attached to almost anything. We’ve seen GoPros strapped to bike helmets, dog collars, remote controlled cars and even musical instruments. Expect to pay from around £199.

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RECIPE AND FOOD NOTES

by Anne Pinkerton

Getting Ready for Christmas An acquaintance of mine starts her preparations for Christmas in September because she gives hampers of produce she has conserved as jams, jellies, chutney, fruit flavoured gin or sweetmeats.

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She does this because it gives both her and her friends great pleasure; surely the reason for exchanging presents. We can not all be so organized but there are things we can make now which are fun to share and enjoy making.

Silver balls or other coloured cake decorations

Pickles, such as red cabbage, eggs or onions, chutney; curried apple or flavoured vinegars made with herbs or frozen raspberries, gin or vodka flavoured with lemon, orange or late damsons, (we are too late for sloes this year) are all good. There is a still lot of time for making rich Christmas cakes or puddings, mincemeat and clouty dumplings.

Much nearer the time you can make truffles, tablet, mint creams and other sweets.

Now is a good time to make gingerbread tree decoration or even a gingerbread house.

Basic Gingerbread Biscuit recipe 350g plain flour 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 125g butter 175g soft brown sugar 4 tablespoons golden syrup 1 egg, beaten

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Icing sugar, food colours and a little water or buy ready-made icing pens - more expensive but much less messy if you are doing this with children for fun.

Thin ribbon or coloured string Sift all the dry ingredients together into mixing bowl. Warm the butter, sugar and syrup together DO NOT BOIL - and cool before mixing into the egg.

Make a well in the middle of the flour and add the liquids. Mix to a stiff paste. Divide the mixture 5 or 6 balls. This is makes it easier to handle.

Have a selection of cutters, stars, trees, people or any other shapes you like.

On a well-floured surface roll out the biscuit mixture, and wasting as little as possible, cut the shapes you prefer. Make a hole, so the finished decorations can be hung up.

Bake at 160C for 10-12 minutes till darkened. Leave on a wire rack to go cold. They will be stiff enough to handle then.

Make water icing or use bought icing sticks.

Be as adventurous or wacky as you like decoration can take as long as you like, and be fun to do with friends or children. Leave over night to dry completely. Use them to decorate the tree, hang in the window or anywhere you please. Make double the mixture and become gingerbread architects by constructing a house from 2 roof pieces, 2 gable ends and 2 main walls all glued together with lots of decorative icing. Make paper templates to help yourself in cutting.

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RECIPE AND FOOD NOTES

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Simple Curried Chicken (or fish) Sometimes what you want is something tasty, hearty even, yet packed full of flavour and punch.

This is a simple but effective curry sauce that can be used to marinate any meat you like but I particularly like it with chicken, or white fish such as cod or haddock.

Ingredients 4 fl oz of Plain Greek Yoghurt Curry Powder to taste – medium works very well as it does not overpower the meat, especially chicken and white fish 2 tablespoons of Mango Chutney The above is enough for about 4 chicken breasts, 8 chicken legs, or 2 slices of haddock If using chicken breast or fish I prefer to cut the meat into thick strips

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Method Simply mix the yoghurt, curry powder and chutney together in a bowl, add in the meat and coat all over – this can be then be used immediately or left to marinate for a few hours.

To cook simply grill (it’s a bit messy so line the grill with some aluminium foil) until the dressing is nicely browned (caramelised) and then turn and repeat on the other side (and make sure you adjust based on thickness of the meat). or Cook in a medium oven for about 25 minutes.

Serve with rice and a naan bread. Drizzle some greek yoghurt on top and add a slice of lemon, or make a delicious open sandwich with naan or pitta bread base, some spinach leaves and the chicken, or fish, plus some greek youghurt.

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SPOTLIGHT ON

Torphichen Arms Mid Calder “The Torph” in Mid Calder has recently undergone an impressive refurbishment in keeping with its character as an important historic building, and has re-opened with a completely transformed look and a new food service.

Chef Stephen Cornwall, who has previously worked at the Riccarton Arms in Currie and Kinleith Arms in Juniper Green, has developed an extensive menu that combines hearty pub food with some gourmet touches. Food is served seven days a week, families are welcome and a children’s menu is available. With everything from nibbles (starting at £2.95) through traditional starters and mains there is something to please everyone. Separate fish sections and grill sections on the menu have six options each, not to mention the sandwich sections. A nice touch on the menu is a selection “for those with a smaller appetite.”

They have also developed a Christmas menu which is available throughout December, and are taking bookings for Christmas party nights now. They hope to welcome many local families, businesses and other groups for your special Christmas night out. As well as doing full justice to the traditional Christmas turkey dinner with all the trimmings (3 courses) there are of course vegetarian options for all courses besides some interesting alternatives - the breaded brie wedges with salad and cranberry sauce caught my eye as an alternative starter, and there is a pan-fried salmon option for mains.

The Torphichen Arms also now offers a full Sunday breakfast from 12noon to 3pm.

Landlady Irene has been at the helm of the Torphichen Arms now for 8 years and is delighted with this long-awaited refurbishment. Call in and check out the new menu, Irene will be delighted to welcome you.

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Ideas from EKCO to help you make your party season a huge success We may be stating the obvious but it’s not long now until Christmas. Between now and then however, we also have Halloween, Guy Fawkes’ night, St Andrew’s Day and, for the Americans among us, Thanksgiving Day on 27 November. If you’re into celebrating one or more of these occasions with a family feast or party but think your home is ill equipped to cope then here are some ideas from EKCO that will help make catering during the party season a much more enjoyable affair.

working space which will help you to get that Christmas or Thanksgiving turkey in and out much more easily.

It’s good to have plenty of chilled sparkling or still wine to hand and packing everything into your fridge or freezer isn’t really ideal. Why not invest in a wine chiller from a company such as Siemens or Neff that’s made for the job? A wine chiller can hold over 30 bottles and will keep the wine at just the right serving temperature.

There’s still time to install bifold doors. For a party to be a huge success you need to make use of all the available space. Instead of cramming people into one room you can fully open your bifold doors from either your dining kitchen or your lounge and let the party spill onto the patio or into the back garden. If the weather’s chilly then a patio heater would keep everyone warm and still allow the party to go with a bang.

If your kitchen’s limited for space it would be worthwhile considering a Neff oven with a Slide&Hide door. The door, instead of opening conventionally which takes up valuable space, fully retracts under the oven when open giving more

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To give more cooking area you could look at a Neff induction hob with the unique Flexiduction system. The Flexiduction system means you can lay your pots on any part of the surface instead of just designated areas which means you can get more pots cooking at the one time - perfect for coping with larger parties or a variety of dishes.

A successful party season starts with successful pre-planning so give your home the once over and make sure it passes the test.

KITCHENS | BATHROOMS | BIFOLD DOORS | SUNROOMS

Many ideas, one solution At EKCO we’ve been supplying and installing top quality Pronorm German-built kitchens and bathrooms since 1999. We’re also one of Scotland’s top suppliers of Origin bi-fold doors which are designed to open fully and allow more fresh air into your home.

And, if you need some extra space or simply a place to relax and unwind then we can create that lifestyle sunroom you have always dreamed of.

TO FIND OUT HOW WE CAN MAKE YOUR IDEAS COME TO LIFE CALL OUR DESIGN TEAM ON

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S&S Home Improvements Do you need a new kitchen or a refaced kitchen?

What is a refaced kitchen?

S and S Home Improvements specialise in kitchens, and with years of experience refacing kitchens as well as fitting new ones, they are well-qualified to help answer these questions. Run by William and Audrey Sandilands and based in Bathgate, this local family business has thrived since they set up nearly two years ago.

“When someone comes to us for a new kitchen and needs advice on whether to reface or to get a completely new kitchen, the question is, does your kitchen work for you?” explains Audrey. “Because if it’s working well in terms of the layout and you like it, the best option is probably to reface - it will look like a new kitchen but you will retain the layout and save up to 40% of the cost of a new kitchen. If however you don’t like your kitchen and the layout needs to be changed anyway, then we’re looking at a new kitchen.”

In a refaced kitchen the carcass of the kitchen remains, but all doors and side panels are replaced.

It looks like a new kitchen but you’re saving significantly by not ripping out the existing carcass.

The replacement doors that S and S supply are premium quality. “They are the best you can get,” explains William, “I’m a total perfectionist and wouldn’t be happy with anything less. They come from the best manufacturer.”

William spent a large part of his career working for a large English kitchen refacing company where he got an in-depth knowledge of the field, before leaving the company to have a career change a few years back. He went to college and studied for an HNC in foster caring. Audrey had always worked with children and William built an extension to their home in order to accommodate the larger family.

He describes looking after the foster children as a really good time of life. But when their son Calvin was looking to follow his father into the home improvements industry it made sense for William to set up again and to pass on his skills and knowledge. They started off with kitchen refacing as that was William’s speciality.

“But one day when I had done a customer’s kitchen she asked me if I would do her bathroom too.” explains William. “And by word of mouth recommendations we ended up doing a lot of bathrooms and other work too.” He employs a plumber and a gas engineer to help him, explaining that it has taken a bit of time to get the right team together but he is happy now that he has some really good tradesmen working with him.

“I do the tiling, and co-ordinate any other trades needed. It’s easier for the customer to have a single point of contact rather than getting all the different trades in,” William also has more control over the quality of the overall job if he is arranging the other trades himself.

They currently have a workshop at home - Calvin was working in it on a coal shelter for a local customer when I visited - but they intend to expand and get premises as soon as possible.

So if you’re got a kitchen project in mind, make S and S your first port of all, they will be happy to advise.

Call William or Audrey on 01506 650397.

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01506 650 397 07450 876 999

info@sashomeimprovements.co.uk

www.sandskitchenreface.co.uk

FIXED PRICE INCLUDING VAT AND FITTING

THE FIXED PRICE KITCHEN WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: • 10 units, any combination • Stainless Steel - Single Oven • Hood • Hob • Sink & Taps • 2 x 3m laminate worktops 38mm thick • Two lengths of cornice, plinth and pelmet • Vast range of doors with 6 yr guarantee • Professionally designed and installed • Can also provide tiling and flooring (not included in price) ALSO AVAILABLE

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A & A Electrical Solutions Ltd Balerno All electrical work Private or commercial No job too big or small All work guaranteed Free estimates Professional and reliable service

Alan: 07969 929327

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0131 334 2080 Livingston 0800 695 1101

Edinburgh

Your local Blinds ■ Carpets ■ Rugs ■ Upholstery ■ specialists Quick drying carpets and upholstery Same day blind cleaning available

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Nu - Walls Qualified in all aspects of painting, decorating & plastering ■ internal plastering ■ external/internal painting & decorating ■ ceiling / wall replacement ■ coving All estimates free, insurance quotes welcome Established 1985 3 Turner Street, Bathgate, EH48 4AR Tel 01506 634056 or 07765 402012 nu-wallsdec@hotmail.co.uk

Buster the Dog

Alistair Taylor

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BVMS MRCVS www.pentlandvetclinic.com 100% Small animal practice Modern surgical, medical, x-ray laboratory and dental facilities Boarding cattery available 24 hour Emergency Service

Lynn's dog walking service For more information call Lynn on:

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Or 01506 881010

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5 Riccarton Mains Rd, Currie, EH14 5PX

Claylands Cottage Cattery ...for contented cats

Established in May 2006, we provide first-class holiday accommodation for up to 35 feline guests.

Single and double cabins, as well as large cabins for families, each comprises an upper sleeping area (heated in winter) with an exercise run below.

A collection and drop-off service is available Fully licensed and insured

Proprietors: Pam and Bill Clark Phone: 0131 333 1636 Email: mail@claylandscottagecattery.co.uk Off Claylands Road, Newbridge, EH28 8LZ Conveniently situated near the airport.

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New Management - New Menu Food served 7 days a week Bookings being taken now!

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PRE CHRISTMAS MENU ÂŁ14.95 per person STARTERS

Soup of the Day served with a Warm Crusty Roll Galia Melon with a Raspberry Coulis Breaded Butterfly King Prawns

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Turkey and Trimmings Beef and Ale Pie Salmon Pasta in a Cheese Sauce Red Onion and Goats Cheese Filo Tart

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Profiteroles Christmas Pudding Cheese and Biscuits Tea or Coffee and Mince Pies

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FEATURE

Balerno Parish Church

Christmas Fair 2014 Saturday 29th November from 1pm to 3.30pm in Balerno High School

for £1.50 if you don’t have your own!

Balerno Parish Church are once more delighted to invite everyone from Balerno and the surrounding area to come along and celebrate the start of the Christmas season with our fabulous Christmas Fair. As always it is very much a family affair, with children entering FREE!

Come along and browse among the many stalls offering a wide selection of Christmas gifts.

Refreshments will be available and there is a host of FREE entertainment - a great way to keep the kids happy on a cold & dark November afternoon. Of course Santa will once more take a break from his Christmas planning to visit the Fair.

The festivities will kick off with our first ever “Reindeer Rampage” - just to give all those dashing Santas a break this year! We invite all children who wish to participate to put on reindeer antlers - with their parent’s/guardians if they wish - and run around a short route (starting at Balerno Parish Church and ending at Balerno High School) to celebrate the opening of the Christmas Fair. Please congregate in the church garden from 12.45pm.

Reindeer antlers will be available to buy on the day

We are pleased this year to be offering another Raffle at the fair, with many prizes to be won. Please contact Adele Higham or Clare Dow if you would like to offer a Raffle prize to raise money for this year’s nominated charities – the Teapot Trust, Hand in Hand for Syria and St. Joseph’s.

If you have any general enquiries about this year’s fair, please contact Adele Higham (aehigham@ blueyonder.co.uk) or Clare Dow (claremdow@gmail. com or 0131-4497892).

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OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK (Closed Monday) FROM 4.30pm - 11.00pm

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Until 30th November 2014

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and Useful Information To include your event here, please email editor@konectdirectory.co.uk or call 07854 492638 Sunday 2nd November Kirknewton Craft Fair12-4pm in the Green Room and Village Hall. Home baking, handmade gifts, home décor, jewellery, beauty products. New stalls each month.

Friday 7th November Mcmillan Christmas Fayre Kirknewton Village Hall, 12 – 4pm.

Tea, Coffee and Cake plus craft items for sale. Adults £3.00, Children £1.50. Please come along and give your support.

Sunday 16th November Feed the birds Look after our feathered friends through the coming winter by making feeders from natural and recycled materials. Suitable for: Families. Meet: Visitor Centre, Almondell & Calderwood Country Park .Time: 2pm – 3.30pm Cost: £2.36. For booking/info please call the park Rangers on 01506 882254

Library Information East Calder Library Main Street, East Calder, EH53 0EJ 01506 883633 or email: eastcalder.lib@westlothian.gov.uk Opening times Please note the library now opens at 10.30am on Wed Mon & Fri: 9.00am - 5.30pm Tues & Thurs: 9.00am - 8.00pm Wed: 10.30am - 5.30pm Saturday: 9.00am - 1.00pm Please note Registration Services are now available by appointment only.

Mon 2.00 – 4.30 Wed 10.30 – 12.30 Fri2.00 – 4.30 Telephone 01506 884680 Bookbug - All under 3’s bring along your adult for some stories and rhymes - phone or email library for dates and times.

Bookgroup 1st Tuesday and last Thursday each month at 6.45-7.45pm IT Class New Drop in IT class for all your employment issues. Every Thursday 10.00 – 12.00 Come along for free help and advice.

Useful Numbers East Calder Medical Practice 147 Main Street, East Calder, EH53 0EW 01506 882882 St John’s Hospital 01506 523000

Sunday 30th November Jack & Jill Market With markets across Scotland, and an online market you will find up to 45 stalls bursting with quality nearly-new baby & kids toys, buggies, clothes, cots & more for 0-9yrs! Adults £1.50 to come & shop or BOOK A STALL today, clear out and cash in!! West Lothian College, 10.30am to 1pm. www.jackandjillmarket.co.uk

29th November - 7th December 2014 New Town Entertainers present Peter Pan At Howden Park Centre, Livingston. Weekends – 2.00pm, Weekdays – 7.00pm. To book please call the Box Office on 01506 777666.

Tickets £8.50 Family Tickets £32.00. Share of proceeds to go to Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital, London

Friday 12th December Christmas Concert Presented by Toccata Ladies Choir 7.30pm at Carmondean Church, Nether Dechmont Farm.

Tickets £5, see toccataladieschoir.co.uk

Howden Park Centre has a busy programme of events including live music, dance, theatre, workshops and exhibitions. See their website at www.howdenparkcentre.co.uk for complete up to date listing or contact the box office: 01506 777666 Drop-in Employment based computer class every Thursday from 10.00-12.00, open to everyone.

Pumpherston Library Drumshoreland Road, Pumpherston, EH53 0LF 01506 280996 or email: pumpherston.lib@westlothian. gov.uk Opening times Mon 14.00 - 17.00 Wed 14.30 - 16.30 Thurs 14.00 - 18.00

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

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

NOVEMBER ‘14

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

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4pm £8 7.30pm £20 7.30pm £4 7.30pm £10 7.30pm £10 7.30pm £15 & £13 7pm £10 & £5 7.30pm £4

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See website at WWW.bathgateregal.org for complete up to date listings and booking. box offiCe is open 10-2pm weekdays and 1 hour before evening shows.

Ring 01506 630 085 and leave a message.

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Have you visited Bathgate’s Replica WW1 trench?

The only replica WW1 trench in Scotland!

A replica First World War trench has been built in the garden of Bathgate Partnership Centre.

Over six feet high and with all the main features of a World War One trench (parapet, fire-step, sandbags, infantry shelter, etc_ it’s as near as we are likely to get to the experience of being in a real trench.

Members of the public can visit during daylight hours up until the end of November, no booking is necessary. There are guided tours every Tuesday at 10 – 10.30am, no booking necessary for individuals but group tours/class visits need to book.

The first half of the trench illustrates ‘Living in the Trenches’ and with the use of replica objects shows how the troops ate, washed, slept and remained healthy in the trenches.

The second half looks at ‘Fighting in the Trenches’ – how the soldiers coped with gas attacks, sheltered from bombardment, used trench periscopes to avoid snipers, were identified when dead, and went ‘over the top’.

Life in the Trenches photo display in Bathgate Partnership Centre, If you would like more information, or to book a tour, phone Sybil Cavanagh on 01506 282491 or email localhistory@westlothian.gov.uk

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Charity of the Month

West Lothian Foodbank “We’re all only one paycheck away from an emergency.” This is one of the notices at the Whitburn branch of West Lothian Foodbank, and it goes a long way to explaining why there are such diverse reasons for people to use the food bank.

The Whitburn branch is where food donations are divided into parcels for three-days worth of emergency food for individuals and families, and dispatched to the other six food bank distribution locations in West Lothian. I called in to meet manager Kathleen and volunteer worker Julie.

“You can never tell what sort of a day you’re going to have here!” says Kathleen. “There is a common misconception that users of food banks are people who have mismanaged their benefits in some way.

That couldn’t be further from the truth.” For many people, whether they depend on benefits or not, a single event such as an unexpected bill, illness or a delayed payment can push them into a difficult situation. This is where food banks come in. They don’t attempt to address long-term poverty; they provide an emergency stop-gap of three days worth of food and they sign-post people to other services that will help with their long-term situation.

The West Lothian Foodbank is run by Whitburn Pentecostal Church which, like thousands of others in the UK, is a franchisee of a charity called the Trussell Trust. The West Lothian Foodbank has an arrangement with over 90 agencies in West Lothian which identify people in need of emergency food (the Advice Shop, Citizen’s Advice Bureau, Social Workers, Weslo, to name a few). They supply a voucher for three days’ supply of food. The voucher must be used within 3 days – it really is for immediate emergency, not to stash away in case you need it in the future. You can get a maximum of three vouchers in six months (although sometimes you get more if things take longer to sort out).

“Often we only see a person here once,” explains Julie. “ We help them through their emergency, and they don’t need to come back.” Others do need all three vouchers but they are signposted to different services that can help, and this information service is an important part of the food bank’s work.

There’s no escaping the fact that food banks are a recent phenomenon. West Lothian Foodbank

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Donations The Foodbank publish a “shopping list” of items needed. Food donations are not needed until after Christmas, thanks to the overwhelming generosity of the people of West Lothian in the past few weeks, although they need donations of Christmas items by mid-November (selection boxes and other Christmas treats). There are drop off points for donations all over West Lothian, most of the churches, banks and supermarkets will take donations.

You can make monetary donations too.

Make cheques payable to West Lothian Foodbank and send to: 33 Market Place, Whitburn, West Lothian, EH47 0EU. More updates and details on their facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ westlothianfoodbank was set up two years ago. Whitburn was the first branch, and it has grown rapidly in response to need and now serves seven distribution points throughout West Lothian. A combination of factors have changed in the past few years - reduction in working hours at little or no notice; benefits being reduced or stopped without any other change in someone’s circumstances; re-applying for different benefits takes time before money comes in; higher bills.

Kathleen explains that since the referendum they have been inundated with food donations, which is fantastic and they have probably got enough to see them through Christmas now.

Another challenge is making the food banks accessible to all who need them – for people in outlying villages, getting to one of the food banks can be a problem. If you need to go on foot, carrying bags back with three days worth of food for a family can be a challenge and with the winter weather approaching it only gets harder. So Kathleen is currently looking at ways of funding bus travel for those who need it. è

è “We have people in here who have got all their incomings and outgoings listed out in meticulous detail, they know where every penny is. And sometimes there is just not enough time between what’s coming in and what’s going out.” says Julie.

Julie has been volunteering at the food bank for six months. “People come here for food but we give them much more than food, we give them hope,” she explains. When you get to a point of not being able to feed yourself or your family despair can take over, which makes everything more difficult. All the volunteers are trained in listening, and they are able to offer a listening ear, encouragement and help users to feel better about the whole experience. “We offer a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits and take the time to sit down and have a chat. Most people go away feeling a lot better than when they walked in.”

While we work away at changing the circumstances that have led to the need for food banks, in the meantime they are providing a life line for people in crisis.

If you or someone you know is in a crisis and need help from the food bank, please contact the West Lothian Foodbank on 01501 229307 email: info@westlothian.foodbank.org.uk

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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

EAST CALDER Pre-birth Yoga East Calder Community Centre Wed 5.15pm – 6.45pm. 6week programme starts 24 September. For more details: 07767 777044 or ruth@sukha.co.uk

Forget-Me-Not Cafe East Calder Church Hall, Manse Court Last Thursday of the month, 10am – 12pm.

A meeting place for people with dementia and their carers of all ages. Drop in and join us for information, support and social activities.

Supported by Alzheimer Scotland and East Calder Church.

For more information please phone 01506 533 116.

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

For information required regarding any of our teams please visit our website www.eastcaldercolts.co.uk or contact Head Coach Rab McCulloch on 07920 482216. Let’s put the fun back into football. All welcome.

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 1.30pm - 3.30pm.

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 Calll Jean Gilchrist 01506 880367

East Calder Playgroup Now located in East Calder Community Centre. Mon-Fri 9am-11am from 2 years For the best introduction to your child’s education - lots of fun to be had! £4.50 per session.

Contact Carol on 07748 053340

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

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

Needlecraft Club East Calder Community Centre Thur 7.00pm - 9.00pm Contact Maggie on 01506 791306

KIRKNEWTON Food for Life Nutrition and Cooking Classes NEW! The Green Room, Main Street, Kirknewton.

Food for Life Cancer Project – The Power of Food for Cancer Prevention and Survival Saturday 8th November, 10am until 4pm Food for Life Diabetes Initiative – The Power of Food for Diabetes Prevention and Treatment Saturday 22nd November, 10am until 4pm Christmas Nutrition and Cooking Class Saturday 13th December, 10.30am – 12.30pm Christmas Nutrition and Cooking Class Saturday 20th December, 10.30am – 12.30pm Places are limited and must be booked in advance as there’s lots of food to sample at each class, recipes and handouts to take away. To reserve your place call Caroline on 01506 885393, email: caroline@ carolinesplantbaseddiet.com or go to www. carolinesplantbaseddiet.com

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Kirknewton Starlets Kirknewton Primary School. Babies class up to age 8 Thurs 5.30 - 6.30pm. Junior/senior class Thurs 6.15 - 8.00pm. For info contact Trisha on email t.ewing@btinternet.com

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.

Daytime Pilates Classes Kirknewton Village Hall: Thursdays in the Village Hall: 9.10am to 10.00am; 10.10am to 11.00am for beginners Fridays in the Church Hall: 9.10am to 10.00am For more details contact elise@ekpilates. co.uk. You’ll also find me on facebook.com/ ekpilates.

Kirknewton Rainbows Kirknewton Village Hall Wed 5.00pm - 6.00pm. For girls aged 5-7.

Please contact Gill Greaves for more info on 01506 883261

Toddler Group Kirknewton Church Hall. Parents/carers with tots aged 0-3 yrs, friendly group with play, stories and craft for the children and meet up/chat for parents. Thur 9.30 - 11.30am

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

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

To contact Susan Douglas and for classes info visit http://www.douglaspilates.co.uk/

Physio Pilates Classes Modified Pilates taught by a Chartered Physiotherapist. Kirknewton Village Hall.

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

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

Facebook: Physio Pilates Classes

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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Kirknewton Runners Meet at Kirknewton Park every Monday at 19.30

KASPARS Afterschool Club. Kirknewton Church Hall.

Afterschool care Mon - Thu 3.15 - 6.00, Fri 12.30 - 6.00. Breakfast Club Mon - Fri 8.00 start of school. Call 07871 791000

Kirknewton Women’s Rural Institute Come and join us for a friendly evening of craft, demonstrations and fun.

2nd Thursday of each month, 7.15pm in Kirknewton Church Hall

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

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

Kirknewton Play Group Kirknewton Village Hall Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9am – 11.15am.

Ages 2- 4 ½ years. £5.00 per session.

Call in and see us during session times.

MID CALDER 5th West Lothian Mid Calder Cub Group Mid Calder Institute Hall Thursdays 7.20pm – 8pm. New cubs welcome Aged between 8 - 10 years. Please contact Vroni on 07900

Star Harmonies Musical Theatre School Mid Calder Institue Hall Tuesdays 10-3011am- 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

Mid Calder Mother and Baby Group Institute Hall Tuesdays 10.00 Please call Vicky Ramsay for details on 07515 495101

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.

Myra Mackie School of Dance Classes in Livingston, Uphall Station, Mid Calder and Broxburn. Please see our website for full timetable and venues. Children from 2 years to adult. www.myramackieschoolofdance.co.uk incorporating our competitive cheer division the Scottish Starlets.

West Lothian Women’s Cycle Club Meet every Thursday at Mid Calder Primary School Car Park at 6pm.

Get on your bike! All abilities welcome, should have own bike and kit.

A great way to get fit, have fun and meet new friends around the local area.

Contact Elizabeth Logan on 07515 161 307.

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

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

Find out more: www.nycos.co.uk/mini-music-makers

The Willows Playgroup School Lane Mid Calder.

Children from 2 - 5 years (nappy changing facilities). Mon - Thurs 9 - 11 am. £5 per session (snack provided). Further information available from Karen on 01506 882832.

Welcome Cafe Glenalmond Hall Every Tuesday 10am12noon. This is a Fair Trade Cafe all proceeds of which to the Vine Trust in Peru.

Do come along and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and some home baking with friends.

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

For further information please email christiealldridge@hotmail.com

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

Mid Calder Colts FC Teams covering all ages, playing soccer 7s, 11-a-side and also a soccer school.

For more information see the Colts’ website www.mid-calder-colts.org. Contact Carole 883934. Contact@mid-calder-colts.org.

Rainbows, Brownies and Guides Rainbows Wed night, Brownies Tues night, Guides Mon and Wed nights.

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

Yoga Classes Masonic Hall Wednesday evening class 7.30 -9pm. Contact Linda Bibby 01506 884115 www.wholebodybalance.co.uk

Folk Club Meets every third Tuesday of the month 8pm at the “Tap Shop” The MidCalder Inn, Mid Calder

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

New members very welcome, come and join us! Contact: John Rankine, Musical Director LLCM (TD) on 01506 880029 www.kirkofcalder.com (Church Organisations)

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; 6-30-7-30pmS1+; 7-30-8-10pm- P3-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

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

Different play activities every week.

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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. See sites.google. com/site/wlfibromyalgia or call Sheila on 0844 887 2388 for more information.

18th West Lothian Scout Group

Every Thurs at 12.30. Meet outside the Coop, West Calder Main Street. Walk approx 1 hr then coffee/tea stop to finish.

Call 01506 871773 for more info.

CHURCHES

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

Interim moderator : Rev Dr AJ Groenewald

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Training at Pumpherston Recreation Park.

For more information, please email feedback@pumpherston-united.co.uk

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Livingston’s first chocolate workshop! Kids make chocolate, sweet and crafting items.

Suitable from 2 to 12 years. £8.50 per child - sessions last around 1 hour. Please check www.gettinggooey.com for session times, call 07576 964099 or email info@gettinggooey. com to book.

Livingston Business Centre, 1 Charlesfield Lane, Kirkton Campus, Livingston, EH54 7BT.

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Sunday School and crèche available.

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The website www.kirkofcalder.com has full details of current activities/services.

OTHER AREAS

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.

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Index of Advertisers Accessories Stick and Cane Shop 6 Accountant/Bookkeeping AKT Kevin Thomson Accountant 51 Aerials Aerial Man 13 Architect Plan-It 44 Barbers TJ’s Barbers 31 Bathrooms Bathgate Bathroom Studio 33 Ekco 27 S&S Home Improvements 43 Beauty Beauty Within Therapies 15 Julie Harris Beauty 16 Lisa Blair Beauty Therapy 28 Skin Elegance 29 The Toning & Beauty Clinic 19 Bowling Club East Calder Bowling Club 19 Bridal Shop Nota Bene Design 31 Building Services Almond Building Company 51 Build-It 44 David Hastings Building Surveyor 25 Car Bodywork Chips Away 38 Colin Nixon 64 Finishing Touch 40 Smart Tech Vehicle Solutions 38 The Wheel Specialist 39 Car Sales Colin Nixon 64 Hermiston Motor Co 2 Car Service/Repair AMK Auto Centre 41 Colin Nixon 64 Hermiston Motor Co 2 Kirknewton Garage 40 Pumpherston Autocentre 39 Carpet Cleaning and Upholstery Aquatec 4 C&W Cleaning Services 44 Catering Food Creations 21 Charity British Heart Foundation 30 Children’s Nursery ABC Nursery 6 Chiropodist Barefoot Chiropody and Podiatry 31 Livingston Chiropody & Podiatry 29 Citizens Advice Citizens Advice Bureau 6 Computer Repairs Sprint Computer Repairs 51 Dance Supplies Highland Dance Shop 55 Dentist Balerno Dental Care 31 No 9 Dentist 15

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Double Glazing 1st Choice 7 DC Double Glazing 25 Red Hot Windows 24 Electrical Services A&A Electrical 44 Riddell Electrical Services 36 Simply Electrical 24 Fashion Opulent Dresses 4 Firewood Edinburgh Wood Fuel 4 Fitness The Douglas Method 4 Florist Quite Contrary 15 Vicky’s Flowers 15 Footcare Foot Clinic 28 Garage Doors Max's Garage Doors 51 Garden & Landscaping Capital Paving and Driveways 50 D Greaves 37 Maxwell Treecare 37 Golf Club Baberton Golf Club 7 Ratho Park Golf Club 37 Hairdresser CM Hair 28 Jane & Friends 15 Leah McColm Mobile Hairdresser 5 LV Hair Design 19 Milk Hairdressing 11 MM Stylist 15 Handyman 1st Call Handyman 34 Home Security Circle Security 5 Joiner Craigcrook Joinery 44 Geoff Vinter Joinery 36 James Lander Joinery 4 Mullen Joinery 34 Kitchens Alba Kitchens 13 Ekco 27 Ian Merriman 24 S&S Home Improvements 43 Locksmith West Lothian Locksmiths 36 Mobility Med-Ecosse 32 Oven Cleaner The Clean Team 13 Painter/Decorator Braekirk Decorators 25 DM Decorators 34 Nu-Walls 44 Pet Services Claylands Cottage Cattery 45 Lynn’s Dog Walking Service 45 South Lodge Cattery 45 Picture Framing The Frame Shop 35

Plasterer Nu-Walls 44 Plumbing Services EPH Scotland 25 Livingston Plumbing Co 34 Property Maintenance AC Contracting 63 Cleaning & Maintenance 36 TML Decor 25 Public House Black Bull 49 The Grapes Bistro 47 Torphichen Arms 23 Restaurant Al Borgo 48 The Sky Kitchen 48 Roofing Thomson Roofing Services 36 Soft Furnishings Knight Shades 16 StyleRite Blinds 30 Storage Storage Containers 51 Takeaway The Sky Kitchen 48 Tattoo Removal Tatta Ltd 4 Telephone Engineer John McGraw 5 Theatre Bathgate Regal Community Theatre 17, 53 Tiler B Edwards Tiling 34 Tile-a-ramic 24 Tree Surgeon Maxwell Treecare 37 Tuition High School Maths Tuition 55 Vet Pentland Veterinary Clinic 45 Wheel Repair Finishing Touch 40 The Wheel Specialist 39 Windows 1st Choice 7 Red Hot Windows 24

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