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ovember is Prematurity Awareness Month and our charity interview this month ties in with this – I interviewed the West Lothian-based Community Ambassador for the charity Bliss, who work with families of preterm babies; see page 18 and please consider joining in the walk she has arranged on 17th November in Livingston.

The recipe this month is the delightfullynamed snickerdoodle cookies, an American recipe which is our nod to Thanksgiving this month, but also the cinnamon gives it that lovely “cold-day comfort” flavour and an ideal snack for bonfire night and beyond.

For the local history column my attention was drawn to some new research that revealed the Edinburgh location of a famous meeting of the three great anti-war poets, Owen, Sassoon and Graves; so I’ve written an article on the local background to some of that poetry.

Local businesses and organisations are gearing up for the festive season, so this month’s magazine sees more than a sprinkling of Christmas-related offers and events...

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LOCAL HISTORY

How the tranquil surrounds of Craiglockhart - and a meeting at Baberton Golf Club - produced the most graphic and moving anti-war poetry of the 20th century.

Edinburgh Napier University’s Craiglockhart campus is an imposing building, purpose-built in 1880 to house a luxury spa establishment: Craiglockhart Hydropathic. Patrons could take water-based cures including Turkish, Russian and swimming baths, hot and cold plunges, spray and vapour baths, as well as all the usual hotel facilities and day trips. The list of treatments and services, printed on a piece of ivory silk, gives the impression of a no-expenses spared establishment. Success as a hydro however was short-lived; it hit financial difficulties, changed hands a couple of times, and in 1916 was requisitioned by the army as a military hospital.

Craiglockhart specialised in treatment of shell-shocked officers, at a time the military was struggling to understand and treat the masses of soldiers suffering from psychological trauma. The former luxury establishment was down at heel, but as a psychiatric hospital the building was ideal with its rooms overlooking the Pentlands, and its grounds, sporting and entertainment facilities.

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It was however a battleground of a different sort; prevailing British military medical thinking, as well as society in general, viewed psychological illness as a cowardly cop-out and sufferers generally were treated in a punitive manner, not “sent on holiday in the Scottish countryside.”

There was an element of shame in leaving the battlefield without being physically wounded.

A series of commanding officers came and went - possibly due to the friction between the medics in the War Office and the doctors at Craiglockhart - each with a different approach to the perplexing issue of the masses of traumatised men. One doctor in particular, Dr WHR Rivers, pioneered controversial treatments based on getting patients to acknowledge and talk about their traumas and educating them about the genuine nature of their illness. This was at a time when other treatments included repression, punishment and electric shock. And while the Craiglockhart admissions register lists “neurasthenia” (the official term for shell shock) as the most common ailment, in some cases minor physical illnesses are listed instead;

‘migraine’, ‘glycosuria’, ‘gas poisoning’, and ‘compound fracture of toe’ for example are not obvious reasons to be admitted to a shell-shock hospital and suggest a denial on the part of some staff to acknowledge psychological factors.

According to Dr Rivers the local Director of Medical Services nourished a deep-rooted prejudice against Craiglockhart and asserted that he “never had and never would recognise the existence of such a thing as shell-shock.”

In the tranquil surroundings and the careful treatments, the mutilation, blood and mud quagmires haunt the young patients. One of the officers admitted in 1917 was 24 year old Wilfred Owen, traumatised by his experiences at the Somme and placed under the care of Dr Brock.

Brock encouraged his patients to face up to their trauma rather than repressing it. He advocated finding them work related to their pre-war occupations, socialising and getting involved in the community. Besides facilitating Owen’s English teaching placement in Tynecastle High School in Edinburgh, Brock encouraged Owen to describe his war experiences in his poetry - to concentrate on actual experiences not fantasies.

Thus Owen started writing his war poetry at Craiglockhart. He was pleased by the arrival a couple of months later of Siegfreid Sassoon, already a published poet. The friendship and mutual sharing of ideas between the two poets, along with Dr Brock’s treatment plan, was instrumental in Owen’s literary output.

DULCE ET DECORUM EST (LAST VERSE)

If you could hear, at every jolt, the blood Come gargling from the froth-corrupted lungs, Bitter as the cud Of vile, incurable sores on innocent tongues, My friend, you would not tell with such high zest To children ardent for some desperate glory, The old Lie: Dulce et decorum est Pro patria mori.

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WILFRED OWEN Drafted just before the Baberton meet, and revised two days after it. Owen also took his poem ‘Disabled’ to Baberton for the other two poets to review.

poems of all. In October 1917 Graves visited Edinburgh to see Sassoon. On the day Sassoon had a golf match arranged at Baberton Golf Club that he wasn’t It’s ironic that keen to cancel, so Sassoon himself, he asked for the Three of the most significant whose poetry also meet to be there; literary figures of the 20TH century treats of the utter Owen was tasked insanity of war, was with collecting met at Baberton Golf Club sent to “dottyville” Graves and taking (as he nicknamed him to the Club.

Craiglockhart) Thus three of the because he was deemed...insane. He had most significant English literary figures of the published an anti-war protest and was refusing to 20th century met at Baberton Golf Club. Owen is return to the hellish front lines, actions for which he often referred to as perhaps the most powerful would have been court marshalled and potentially war poet in English literature, and according executed. He was spared because his to historian Neil McLennan, “The boost fellow officer, the writer and poet Robert Owen received from being endorsed by two Graves, had persuaded the authorities that established figures inspired him to write Dulce he was suffering from shell shock. et Decorum est and Anthem for Doomed Youth, regarded as two of the most influential poems of Another event seems to the 20th century. This meeting was key to Owen’s have been the catalyst for success - it connects Owen to Graves and development of one of the founds their friendship. Graves invites Owen most powerful anti-war to his January 1918 London wedding - you KONECT CALDERS | 9

do not do that with someone you have met only once unless they make an impression.

Both Sassoon and Graves help with the posthumous publication of his Owen’s poems and his post-war recognition.”

Owen, and separately Sassoon, were eventually declared fit to return to the front line; Owen was killed just one week before the war ended.

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After the war, Craiglockhart became a convent, and later a catholic teacher training college.

It was purchased by Napier College which eventually became Edinburgh Napier University and is now their business school campus.

Historian Neil McLennan (pictured left) with the commemorative plaque and the 3 violins.

This article was contributed by Helen-Jane Shearer. Helen-Jane lives in West Lothian and is the editor of Konect magazines.

With thanks to Neil McLennan (above) for permission to reference his research. Historian and senior lecturer at University of Aberdeen, Neil has been researching Wilfred Owen for many years, and was actively looking for the venue of the famous meeting of the three great war poets. He finally found it in letters from 1917 in archives at Southern Illinois University.

Neil delivered a talk at Baberton Golf Club on 13th October 2017, exactly 100 years after the meeting. The event was marked by the unveiling of a commemorative plaque at Merrilees Gate, the site of the original club house, and serenaded by music from three violins, the Wilfred Owen, the Seigfried Sassoon, and the Robert Graves, crafted by Edinburgh violin maker Steve Burnett from the branch of a sycamore at Craiglockhart dating from the time it was a war hospital.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

In times of intense emotional arousal whatever the emotion being experienced - there can come a point when the intelligent part of our brain (the neocortex) becomes unavailable for use, as of it were ‘off-line’.

This scientific discovery, called Emotional Hijacking, is crucial in the understanding and managing of our inner worlds.

As a problem-solving organ, it is entirely normal for the brain to chew over challenging issues.

But when our neocortex is ‘hijacked’ due to the emotional temperature, the only part of our brain left to try to think with is our emotional brain - the ancient survival part where ‘the guard’ (Amygdala) is in charge. The decision process here is fast and basic - fight or flight ... right or wrong. A wonderful mechanism for maximising survival in the face of a hungry lion, it is not built for working out what on earth to do with life’s modern challenges. No wonder things go so easily wrong when we’re upset.

Isn’t it wonderful to realise that we’re not awful or stupid ... but when it seems we are, we’re just using the wrong part of our brain.

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Thankfully - though the brain can experience different emotions at the same time, it can’t be both worked up and calm. So, if we become upset, let’s focus on a few minutes of gentle, long out-breaths to help us care for this wonderful organ between our ears, and keep our neocortex on-line. It helps our relationships too.

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CHARITY OF THE MONTH

LITTLE LIGHT WALK FOR WORLD PREMATURITY DAY 17TH NOVEMBER 2017

Having a premature baby can be a very frightening and stressful time. Last month I met with West Lothian resident Coady Dorman, whose son was born at 29 weeks, and she described how it was to go through the experience and what she is doing now for other parents of premature babies.

“You face so many questions – from practical things like how to care for this tiny, tiny baby, to emotional worry and fear about whether they will be OK. It’s especially frightening when you’re finally sent home, and you’re alone without the hospital staff on hand,” says Coady. “I was given a leaflet about the charity Bliss, and I don’t know how I would have managed without their help.”

National monuments will be lit up purple for World Prematurity Day on 17th November.

Coady has organised “A Little Light Walk” in Livingston, where everyone is invited to carry a light of hope for all the babies who are born too soon, too small and too sick. Bring your torch, lantern, tealight or glowsticks and join the walk which will be from the Civic Centre in Livingston at 6pm (£1.00 donation per person walking). The walk is pram friendly. There will also be an information and raffle table at St John’s Hospital during the day.

Happily, Coady’s son Matthew is now a healthy 3 year old. “We got him home eventually 2 weeks before his normal due date!”

Coady has been fundraising for Bliss ever since she could after Matthew was born, and last year she noticed they were looking for volunteers to become community ambassadors. She began as a Bliss Champion within St John’s Special Care Baby Unit, and this year she took on the added role of Community Ambassador and has been very busy developing the services in West Lothian.

Bliss works hand-in-hand with health professionals to ensure care for babies on the neonatal unit is of the highest possible standard.

The charity also provides training and facilitates a community where professionals can share information and support each other to provide the best possible care. But Coady explains that the emotional support is equally as important - looking after the mental health of the parents.

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John’s Special Baby Care Unit in Livingston, as well as social media activity to promote the charity, fundraising efforts and to make people aware of the services that are available. She is also working to get information on prematurity out to antenatal groups so that parents are better informed and therefore hopefully less scared (“it’s one of those things you never think will happen to you and is a shock when it does”).

Bliss exists to give every baby born premature and sick babies in the UK the best chance of survival and quality of life. If you would like to help support the charity’s vital work, you can donate to Bliss at bliss.org.uk/appeals If you are a parent in need of support, contact the Bliss helpline on 0808 801 0322.

Helen-Jane Shearer interviewed Coady Dorman for this article. Helen-Jane lives in West Lothian with her family and is the editor of Konect magazines.

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Why not spray an egg box to make it a golden treasure chest and start collecting some of Nature’s leftovers?

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Having an open house can concentrate the viewings around a fixed time

The keys to selling any property are price, location and exposure. You can’t change the location of your property, and the market determines the price. However, an Estate Agent can make significant inroads into how powerfully your property is exposed to the market.

One of the most effective methods is the “open house”. This is where the property is advertised as being open for anyone who wishes to view it at a certain time, usually during a weekend.

Very common abroad, the open house is rapidly gaining popularity in the UK, and for good reason.

Firstly, one of the best sources of qualified buyers is via the neighbours. Everybody knows someone who is selling and people tend to buy in an area which is close to their existing network of friends and acquaintances. This is known as socio-demographic mirroring.

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they liked the balance of agent accompanied viewings and promotional open viewings forming part of their sales campaign.

Open house days tend to be very relaxed, and they create an environment where buyers do not feel in any way under pressure, but can take their time to consider a property’s merits. Because of this, we find that more people register their interest during an open house than they would through the usual advertising channels.

As a “celebration” of a property, an open house can promote intense buyer activity which often prompts a sale, as everybody wants something that everybody else wants!

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Lagom The lagom trend hails from Sweden, and it roughly translates as ‘not too little, not too much’ – i.e. just the right amount. It’s applied to everything, from drinking coffee to buying a house, and its aim is fairness and contentment. Apparently, while hygge is a momentary state of happiness, lagom is more to do with an overall approach to life. And this sense of moderation and balance extends naturally to home design – functional, unfussy, minimal and well-made pieces are key, with an emphasis on durability and sustainability. Naturally, Ikea has created a LIVE Lagom project, in which the Swedish flatpack superstore ‘supports customers and co-workers with products, workshops, bespoke advice and an active community to help save energy and water, reduce waste and promote a healthy lifestyle.’ How else can you incorporate a sense of lagom in your home? Keep things simple, declutter, tidy, reduce your carbon footprint (LED light bulbs, for a start) and choose furniture and accessories that are paredback, practical and stylish without being showy. Use neutral colours and natural materials.

Gluggavedur The latest Scandi trend is gluggavedur, from Iceland.

It means, literally, ‘window-weather’, or an overall concept of curling up indoors while watching the world go by outside, specifically when the weather looks nice from indoors but is probably not so great when you’re actually out in it. Make the most of your living room or bedroom and looking out on a cold, sunny day by enhancing your window area – beautiful curtains or blinds, perhaps with a pretty tie back or a tactile blind pull; maybe some wooden shutters, a window seat with a cushion and a throw, and even some plants, candles or carefully selected art works nearby.

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If you thought lagom was a kind of bean and gluggavedur a creamy Christmas tipple, don’t miss Katherine Sorrell’s guide to the Scandinavian interiors trends that will see you through the winter.

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WALK

Walks through the Craiglockhart hills were a popular way of exercising and relaxing for the shellshocked soldiers who were treated at Craiglockhart War Hospital.

This trail starts at Napier University Craiglockhart campus, and is about three miles in total. It’s divided into two loops, so if you are short of time you can do either one of them in less than an hour. The slopes are steep in places and the paths can be muddy so wear sensible shoes.

Before you set off, why not take the opportunity to visit the War Poets collection within Napier University? It is on permanent display and is open to the public for self-guided visits during normal Craiglockhart Campus Library opening times, see www.napier.ac.uk/warpoets.

emplacements built to protect Edinburgh after the Zeppelin raids of 1916. There are stunning 360 degree views. Above you, buzzards may be circling and kestrels hovering. Return to the junction, turn right and follow the path round the flank of the hill for 350 yards looking left to check the position of golfers on the Merchants Golf Course. When the path ends, check again to your left and give priority to any golfers playing to the green in front of you. Listen for shouts of ‘Fore’ and take care not to interfere with play or distract players. Follow the fringe of the rough to your right and walk towards the low stone wall ahead. Check again to your left for golfers playing to the green on your right. When safe to do so, walk along the wall and cross a gap. On the left hand side of the wall, a plaque, erected by the Golf Club, includes excerpts from Sassoon’s ‘Dreamers’ and Owen’s ‘Requiem for Doomed Youth’. Exit the golf course by turning right down steps and walk for 500 yards along the side of the University campus to the gate where you entered the woods. You can now return to the University or turn right after 80 yards to start the Northern loop.

> Southern Loop Leave the campus by the main entrance and pass the ruins of Craiglockhart Castle (a 5th century tower house) on your left. Cross Glenlockhart Road and turn right. After 200 yards cross the road again and enter woodland through a wooden gate marked ‘Golf Course Caution’. Turn left and follow a steep path uphill through a stand of pine trees branching right then right again at a three way junction. The path meanders through gorse thickets for 300 yards to a trig point on the summit. An Iron Age fort stood here in Roman times though the archaeology has been disrupted by WW1 gun

> Northern Loop Leave the University, cross the road and turn right as before but then turn left after 100 yards down a signposted path between two houses. Continue downhill for 800 yards through mature beech, ash and chestnut trees. You may see or hear woodpeckers. Behind the Tennis Centre, pass a wall of graffiti art before reaching Craiglockhart Pond, a haven for ducks, swans and water birds. At the foot of the pond, a Social History Board includes photographs of the War Poets and some information about the work of the Hospital. Cross the stone causeway in front of the pond and leave by the stone steps. Turn left then right then left again at the

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main Colinton Road. After 300 yards, you will see the shops of Happy Valley. Cross at the pedestrian lights to view the ‘Hillside’ statue commissioned by Craiglockhart Community Council. The quotes from ‘Spring Offensive’ on the statue are testament to Owen’s love of nature. A short diversion round the corner into Craiglockhart Road North takes you to a stone cairn marking the spot where a Wellington

Solution in the December edition of Konect bomber crashed in 1942. Go back to Colinton Road, cross at the lights again and continue right for 800 yards to return to the University. Alternatively, turn left then immediately right towards the Leisure Centre and pass through a gate on your left to the top of the pond. From here you can return to the University by the woodland path.

ACROSS: 7. Type of fruit (6), 8. Opulence (6), 9. Touch (4), 10. Start (8), 11. Modified (7), 13. Impede (5), 15. Remove from home (5), 17. Water closets (7), 20. Calculation (8), 21. Horrid (4), 23. Male relatives (6), 24. Snub (6) DOWN: 1. Manufactured (4), 2. Horse’s fastest pace (6), 3. Observed (7), 4. Chubby (5), 5 Specialist (6), 6. Piece of jewellery (8), 12. Splitting (8), 14. Advisory group (7), 16. Cold (6), 18. Caring (6), 19. Slightly drunk (5), 22. Lie in wait (4)

The walk information is an abridged version of a trail leaflet produced by the Friends of Craiglockhart Woods and Napier University to commemorate the connection with the war poets. It is used with their permission. Why not pick up the full leaflet with maps more details while you are in at the War Poets collection. www.craiglockhartwoods.org.

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FOOD & DRINK

Milk & Cookies!

These classic American cookies are crisp at the edges, chewy in the middle and have a delicious cinnamon sugar coating. Try them warm from the oven with a milkshake or hot chocolate – perfect for bonfire treats, and, as if you need another excuse, America is celebrating Thanksgiving this month!

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Place the butter and muscovado sugar in a large bowl and beat with a wooden spoon until creamed. Beat in the maple syrup. Sift over the flour and beat in with the wooden spoon to form a rough dough.

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Mix together the granulated sugar and cinnamon on a flat plate. Divide and shape the dough into about16 walnut-sized balls (keep them roughly shaped – not smooth) and roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar. Place, well spaced, on the prepared baking sheets.

Flatten each ball of mixture slightly with your fingertips.

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Bake in the preheated oven for 13-14 minutes, or until deep golden brown. Remove the baking sheets from the oven and sprinkle any remaining cinnamon sugar over the cookies.

Leave on the baking sheets for 10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool.

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“ Paper Pants! ”

...retrieve your naked escapee toddler only to discover he is in fact a floater Here’s a weird question for you; do you float?

Something that I had always thought was universal as far as the human body’s abilities, was that of being able to float in water – to lie back in a pool or at the beach, spread out like a star fish, and bob on the surface indefinitely.

A recent trip to the swimming pool at Xcite Livingston made me rethink my assumption …

Channa had a rare Saturday off the other week, so we seized on the chance to get our little fishes ‘splashing’ (that’s Quinn’s word for swimming).

Getting changed was an exercise in extreme multitasking, and so many fascinating questions arose.

Is it possible to get changed using one hand, while restraining a child with the other, and leaning against the cubicle door to stop it being flung open by your other child?

What is the etiquette to be displayed when enticing your naked son back from the nextdoor cubicle that he’s squeezed under to?

How many gleeful shouts of ‘Mummy’s boobies!” is too many per minute?

And then the swim nappies … If you’ve never had the pleasure of dealing with swim nappies, let me explain. These are like normal nappies, except they are not absorbent.

“Nicola”, I hear you say, “You’re just describing paper pants.”

Aha! (You may want to read this next bit in a sensual, Marks and Spencer’s advert voice) These are not just paper pants, these are particularly ill-fitting paper pants, fashioned carelessly from the world’s most scratchy material.

In any case, barely had the swim nappy made contact with Penny’s tiny buns than she had used the handy easy-rip side panels to remove it.

Four swim nappies and an exponential increase in Mummy’s reaction speeds later, and Quinn and Penny were looking ready to go in a full-body wetsuit-style swimming costumes, which made them look like elderly lady swimmers from the 1920s.

And in we go, armbands on (the kids that is) and armed with more confidence than could possibly have been merited. As the babies splashed around clinging to Daddy, I laid back and floated for a few seconds on my back, enjoying the feeling of buoyancy.

“How are you doing that, Nicola?” Channa was aghast for some reason – despite being someone who has swum competitively in his youth. I soon realised why, as he passed me the babies and laid back trying to float too – he immediately began sinking to the bottom like a stone. He tried and tried but was simply unable to stay at the surface of the water, much to my and several other swimmers’ amusement.

As if conducting some kind of primary 3 classroom science experiment, we had a high old time for the rest of our session trying to find out if the kids were sinkers or not.

For the record, Quinn and Penny are floaters. Stop chuckling …

The monthly Parenting column is contributed by Nicola Jengaenga. Nicola lives in West Lothian with her two pre-schoolers and hubby Channa.

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

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MUSIC REVIEW

Don’t lose your Spark!

On 21st October 2012 I saw Sparks at the HMV Picture House, before Edinburgh decided that what it needed was to lose one more mid sized venue for live music in place of the urgent need for another branch of Wetherspoons.

As I sat agape trying to work out how these men who had entranced me on TOTP in 1974 could be so apparently unchanged and vital there was also a nagging worry. That tour, Two Hands One Mouth, consisted only of Russell and Ron, piano, voice and nothing else. Astounding performance, but was this purely an artistic re-invention, or was a band just too expensive? Were Sparks on their uppers?

Oh me of little faith. New album”Hippopotamus” restores that dizzying sensation of time being an arbitrary concept by sounding as fresh, inventive, and melodic as anything from the heights of Kimono My House. The opening track is a risky but brief misstep, mimicking the stripped down sound of the previous tour, before the layered majesty of “The Missionary Position” draws a clear line back to the classic “Amateur Hour” with considerable adult wit and style.

Russell’s cool eye casts about the modern world, highlighting absurdity, emptiness, and magic in equal measure.

The band - being a complete touring band again - recently played the Queens Hall and I did not go because of my fear of seeing the brothers diminished. Further proof that your reviewer is an idiot as the show, by all accounts, was another triumph. As their current single says, “Edith Piaf said it better than me/Je ne regrette rien”/Pretty song but not intended for me.”

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

West Lothian is set to light up this month with everything from spectacular fireworks displays to the turning on of the Christmas lights!

November is a month most commonly associated with the magnificent spectacle that is Guy Fawkes night so make sure to head along to one of the many displays taking place right across the region.

The historic village of Kirknewton are holding a fireworks event on November 2nd followed on the 4th by the annual fireworks and bonfire display held at the iconic Hopetoun House. This year’s theme at Hopetoun is ‘Fire and Ice!’ Information at www.hopetoun.co.uk Linlithgow is going to be home to some of Scotland’s most beautiful voices this month as the Royal Conservatoire Voices take to St Michael’s Parish Church. This concert will offer a variety of group and solo performances with a wonderful mix of music styles.

If the darker nights are leaving you feeling down then why not cheer yourself up with the comedic talent of Daniel Sloss. The young comedian has received many fantastic reviews and was a sell out act at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. For one night only, Thursday the 16th, the Scottish comedy star will be performing at Howden Park Centre with his show “NOW”. Add some laughter to your life this month.

Information at www.howdenparkcentre.co.uk Christmas will soon be upon us and to get us into the festive spirit, Christmas tree lights will be turning on across West Lothian later in the month.

Head along to the Linlithgow Advent Fayre on November 25th to witness the famous switching on of the Christmas lights and torchlight procession.

There is so much to be done this November so make sure to get the dates in your diary and enjoy this magnificent month of fireworks and festivities.

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WHAT’S ON | CALDERS THURSDAY 2ND NOVEMBER Kirknewton Fireworks Kirknewton Park. Entertainment from 7.30pm, display at 8pm. Tickets from Festival Stores on Main Street. Adults £5, under 18s free.

SATURDAY 4TH NOVEMBER Fireworks at Livingston Cricket Club 7.30pm, free entry, donation buckets available. No parking at the Club on the night, please use Livi South train station to park.

SUNDAY 5TH NOVEMBER Fireworks at Deer Park 7.30pm sharp for display. Dine & Display or Display only tickets available, see www.deer-park.co.uk for details and booking SATURDAY 11TH NOVEMBER Christmas Craft Fair Livingston Crafts Association 40th Annual Craft Fair. St Margaret’s Academy, Howden South Road, Livingston. 10.30 am till 4.30 pm. Free Admission.

SATURDAY 11TH NOVEMBER Highland Society Monthly Ceilidh Strathbrock Community Centre, Broxburn.

Members £6.00. Non-Members £7.00. 7.30pm to 11.00pm. Music by Frank Morrison Trio. Piper Alvis Kerr and singer John Caskie.

SATURDAY 18TH NOVEMBER Coffee Morning and Christmas Market Hosted by Kirknewton W.I. Home baking, bacon rolls, tea, coffee and Christmas gifts and crafts.

Kirknewton Church Hall.10.30am – 2pm. See you there!

SATURDAY 18TH NOVEMBER Harburn Craft Fair Harburn Village Hall, 11am – 3pm. Free Admission.

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FRIDAY 1ST DEC TO SUNDAY 3RD DEC Hopetoun Christmas Shopping Fair Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, EH30 9SL. Soak in the festive atmosphere, shop at 60 stands offering a wide range of high quality and unusual gifts and enjoy Christmas entertainment.

A welcome release from the pre-Christmas rush of high street shopping. Ample free parking. The Stables Tearoom offers homemade savory dishes and heavenly sweet treats. The tearoom will also be offering a luxurious festive afternoon tea and pre booking for this is essential*. The event and the Stables Tearoom is open from 10am – 4.30pm each day. Entry £6.00 per person with a donation given to charity. Concessions: Disabled £3.00; Children ( 5 – 15 years) £1.00. Children aged 4 and under are free. *Afternoon tea will be served in the Carriage Room and bookings for this event will open late October/early November. *** Please note that a lot of our exhibitors do not accept Credit Cards so please remember to bring cash as there are no cash withdraw facilities on-site. *** Call 0131 331 2451 for details/bookings.

SUNDAY 3RD DECEMBER Christmas Crafts at Beecraigs Country Park Come and try your hand at making a Christmas wreath. Materials will be provided. Suitable for families. Meet: Sutherland Building, by Animal Attraction, Beecraigs Country Park Time: 2pm 3.30pm Cost: £3.80 per wreath. Booking essential, call the Countryside Rangers on 01506 284516 or email mail@beecraigs.com

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

BATHGATE REGAL hosts an exciting programme of film ,music, theatre, comedy and children’s events. For upcoming events see website at www.bathgateregal.org for complete listing.

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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 Bowling Club

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

East Calder Jog Scotland Group

Meet every Tuesday at East Calder Health centre car park at 7pm. All abilities welcome, a social way to get fit, make friends and enjoy local countryside. Contact Dawn on 01506 883330 or 07806 772935 for more details.

Yoga for Everyone

East Calder Community Centre. Wed 7.00pm – 8.30pm For further info contact Ruth Plevin: 01506204338 or ruth@sukha.co.uk East Calder Colts FC

East Calder Park. Soccer school every Friday night and teams for all ages groups please check website for details www.eastcalderfc.co.uk/ East Calder Old Folks Club

East Calder Community Centre. Last Thursday of the month, September to April 1.30pm - 3.30pm. Pensioners and nonpensioners welcome. Contact Carol Anne Murray (Secretary).

East Calder Ladies’ Circle

East Calder Community Centre. Second Thursday of the month, September to May at 1-3pm. Secretary: Mrs E Bennett, 73 Mansefield, East Calder, West Lothian EH53 0JE.

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.

East Calder Youth Club

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.

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

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 New East Calder Community 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 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

Breast Feeding Support Group

East Calder Church Hall. Wednesday 11.30 am – 12.30 pm.

Contact Health Visitors via Health Centre for further details 01506 880582 Bingo

Pigeon Club, East Calder. Sun 8.00 - 10.00 All welcome Boys Brigade

East Calder Church Hall. Anchors (age 5 - 8) Fridays 6.30 - 7.30pm.

Juniors (age 8 - 11) Fridays 6.45 - 8.15pm. Company Section (age 11-18). Fridays 7.30 - 9.45pm. Call Jean Gilchrist 01506 880367 East Calder Playgroup

Now located in East Calder Community Centre. Mon-Fri 9am11am from 2 years. For the best introduction to your child’s education - lots of fun to be had! £5 per session. Contact Carol on 07748 053340.

Rainbows, Brownies and Guides

East Calder Church Hall, Main Street. Rainbows: East Calder Church Hall, Mon 6.30-7.30pm & Wed 6.15-7.15 Brownies: Kirknewton Church Hall Tues 6.30pm-8pm. Brownies contact Gillian Maben 01506 880640 or Sally buchanan.sally@ btinternet.com Guides: Kirknewton Church Hall Mon 7pm-9pm and East Calder Church Hall Wed 7.30-9pm. Guides contact Fiona Wilson 07595 679117 fionamhwilson@sky.com.

Toddler Clinic

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

East Calder Scout Group Scout Hall, Calderhall Terrace. Beavers Mon 6.15 - 7.15pm (boys 6 - 8 yrs). Cubs Mon 7.30 - 9.00pm (boys 8 - 10 yrs). Scouts Tues 7.15 - 9.00pm (boys 10 - 14 yrs). Contact Jack Galloway on 077907 93889. eastcalderscouts.org.uk

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East Calder Needlecraft Club We are a group of ladies who would like to invite you to our weakly Thursday meetings, between 7 and 9.30 pm in the Community Centre. We enjoy a range of needlecrafts including cross stitch, embroidery, knitting, crochet, sewing. Friendly tuition given. Our members range in age from 18 to 80. Outings include a trip to Hobby Craft in Glasgow, S.E.C.C. Also away day trips - something to please everyone. Tea and biscuits provided. Please contact 01506 882427 for more information.

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

East Calder Old Tyme Dance Club East Calder Community Centre - We meet Tuesday afternoons from 1 pm to 3 pm, and dance to live music from Iain MacPhail, accordionist. Beginners/learners are very welcome to join us in this very friendly club.

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.

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 Kirknewton Toddler Group NEW! 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.

Mini & Me Music Group The Green Room Thursdays 2pm-2.45pm. Songs, stories and rhymes just for the little ones. Meet other mums & make new friends. Contact Amanda on 07814 055499.

Kirknewton Youth Group Village hall or Green Room. Fridays 6-8pm. For P7+. Please Contact Jennifer at jenniferkirknewton@gmail.com Kosy Kaff Kirknewton Village Hall. Fridays 4pm – 5pm term time.

Free home baking, hot chocolate, games and activities for primary school aged children. See www.knec4jesus.org.uk for more information.

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

Guides contact Fiona Wilson 07595 679117 fionamhwilson@ sky.com.Bay and Toddler Group Kirknewton Church Hall. Parents/carers with tots aged 0-3 yrs, friendly group with play, stories and craft for the children and meet up and chat for the parents. Thurs 9.30-11.30am.

Kirknewton Runners Meet at Kirknewton Park every Monday at 19.30 Hatton Sports Club Tennis and squash. Burnwynd, Kirknewton. Social and competitive play. LTA-qualified tennis coaches. Contact Carol Blamire 01506 880208 Kirknewton Stompers Walking group, meeting at Kirknewton Park entrance on Park Terrace. Every Wed 7.30pm. Join the group on the community facebook page where people post details of the walk, or any other time they are walking.

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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.

Kirknewton Playgroup A happy and friendly playgroup for children ages 2 to 5 years. Open Tues, Wed & Fri 9.15am - 11.30am in Kirknewton Village Hall. Contact admin@communityplaygroups.co.

Uk / 07593165100 or pop in and see us in the hall. £7.50 per session. Funded places are also available for eligible 2 year olds.

Celtic Stepz Kirknewton Village Hall. Adult dance class to encourage adults back into dance and raise money for good causes.

Wednesdays 8.15-9.30pm. Contact Cathy on 01506 881674 Book Bugs Kirknewton Green Room. Songs and stories for toddlers, 11.30pm – 12 noon Access 2 Employment Job Club Kirknewton Village Hall. Adult dance class to encourage adults back into dance and raise money for good causes.

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

MID CALDER 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 5th West Lothian Mid Calder Cub Group Mid Calder Institute Hall. Thursdays 7.20 to 8.30. New cubs welcome. Aged betweem 8 – 10 years. Please contact Vroni on 07900 907297.

Mid Calder School of Dance Mid Calder Institute Hall. Highland, Disco Tues 6.00pm - 7.00pm and Fri 6.00pm - 9.00pm. Various ages. Contact Heather 01501733054.

Star Harmonies Musical Theatre School. Mid Calder Institue Hall.Tuesdays 10-30-11am- Baby Starz; 11-15-11-45am- Little Starz. Other classes in Polbeth. Black Bull Inn Thursdays 6:10-7:10pm Liv’n Harmoneez Kids/Teenz Choir; 7:30-9:30pm The Liv’n Harmony Singers adult choir. Contact 07545 178310 for more information. See www.starharmonies.co.uk email: starharmonies.musicworkshops@gmail.com West Lothian Women’s Cycle Club Meet every Thursday at Mid Calder Primary School Car Park at 6pm. Get on your bike! All abilities welcome, should have own bike and kit. A great way to get fit, have fun and meet new friends around the local area. Contact Elizabeth Logan on 07515 161 307.

Welcome Café Glenalmond Hall. Every Tuesday 10am-12noon. This is a Fair Trade Café all proceeds of which to the Vine Trust in Peru.

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

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.

PUMPHERSTON Uphall Station Creative Play Meets in Uphall Station Institute Hall. Tues 1-3pm and Thurs 9.3011.15am. 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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Yoga Classes Masonic Hall. Wednesday evening class 7.30 -9pm. Contact Linda Bibby 01506 884115. www.wholebodybalance.co.uk Folk Club The MidCalder Inn, Mid Calder. Meets every third Tuesday of the month 8pm at the “Tap Shop”.

Choral Highlights Ladies’ Choir We would like to invite all ladies with a love for singing and music to come and join us. You don’t have to be able to read music. We are a well established three part choir and have a membership of around 20 ladies. We sing a wide variety of songs including music from films and shows, spiritual, traditional and pop music. We hold two concerts annually, one before Christmas and one in the summer accompanied

by West Calder Brass Band. We also sing at venues across the region on request. The choir practices in Kirk of Calder on Wednesdays 7.30 - 8.45pm. New members are always most welcome to join. Contact John Rankine - 01506 880029.

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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; 6-30-730pm-S1+; 7-30-8-10pm- P3-P7. Tuesdays: 3-15-3-45pmBaby 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.

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

CHURCHES West Kirk of Calder & Polbeth Harwood Church West Kirk of Calder Service 9.45am every Sunday; Polbeth Harwood Church Service 11.15am every Sunday. Minister: Rev Dr Jonanda Groenewald, 3 Johnsburn Road, Balerno, EH14 7DN. Tel 0131-261-7977 Kirknewton and East Calder Church Kirknewton Services 9:45 in the Kirknewton Kirk, Station Rd. East Calder Services 11:15 in the East Calder Church, Main St. Sunday School available. Crèche Available. Website www. knec4jesus.org.uk Mid Calder Services 10.30 every Sunday in the Kirk of Calder, Main St, Mid Calder. Sunday School and crèche available.

Pumpherston services - The Kirk of Calder also holds fortnightly services on Wednesday mornings at 10:15 at the Pumpherston Institute Hall. The website www.kirkofcalder.com has full details of current activities/services.

St Theresa’s Catholic Church Masses - 11.30AM every Sunday. 9am every Monday and Friday. 6pm every Wednesday. Confessions - After Mass on Sundays, or on request. www.livingstoncatholicparishes.co.uk 01506 880918 frpaul@livingstoncatholicparishes.co.uk.

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Flowers by Porteous and Lillie 19 PUBLIC HOUSE DOWN: 1 Velvet, 2 Poor, 3 Economy, Vicky’s flowers 14 Black Bull 43 4 Admit, 5 Striking, 6 Jigsaw, 12 Examined, FOOT CARE RESTAURANT 14 Vibrate, 16 Dreary, 18 Enters, 19 Edged, Foot Clinic 14 Al Borgo 41 21 Envy.

Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club 42 FUNERAL DIRECTOR Heritage Indian Restaurant 4 Porteous Funeral Directors 47 The publisher cannot accept responsibility for ROOFING FURNITURE & FURNISHINGS loss or damage caused by error in the printing Worlds End Roofing & Building 20 Harvey Bruce 35 of an advertisement. We do not endorse any SECURITY SERVICES advertisers in this publication. All material is GARAGE DOORS Circle Security 6 accepted for publication on the understanding it is Max’s Garage Doors Ltd 39 STORAGE UNIT copyright free. No part of this publication may be GARDEN & LANDSCAPING Storage Containers 10 reproduced without prior consent of the publisher.

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