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Local People: Carolyn Holt - “You’re a What?” local WIN! Family Pass to Almond Plus businesses, community Valley Halloween Party information & more!

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ME S S AG E FROM THE EDITOR

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e have a quick roundup of halloween events in West Lothian this month, and we’re running a prize draw for a family pass to Almond Valley Heritage Centre which can be used for their all day halloween party on 28th October (or any other day). See details on page 46!

Karen’s walk feature is a wee bit different this month, as is the job description of the lady interviewed for the local people column. All our usual columns are here, and I especially love Nic’s parenting column this month.

Thanks for reading Konect and supporting local businesses and organisations!

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

FEATURES Local People Health & Beauty Home Improvements Garden Project Property Matters Walk Recipe & Food Notes Music Review Visit West Lothian Parents in West Lothian

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COMMUNITY What’s On Clubs & Classes

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

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Konect is delivered to 5500 homes in Kirknewton, East Calder, Mid Calder and Pumpherston every month. Copies are also left at the libraries, community centres, convenience stores and other locations within the area.

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We can repair your denture while you wait, usually within the hour minimising the amount of time you are without your denture.

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LOCAL PEOPLE

Carolyn Holt

“ You’re a what ? ”

Carolyn

Carolyn Holt gets some inquisitive looks when she tells people what she does for a job. She tells Konect about becoming a “doula” and the interesting conversations it sparks at parties.

“I first heard about doulas when I was studying midwifery. A doula is someone who supports and empowers other women throughout their pregnancy and birth, as well as in the postnatal period. They’ve been popular in America for longer, where a lot of women want to take back the ownership of their birthing experiences.

“One of the reasons I wanted to be a midwife was to spend more time with the women, and get to know them throughout their pregnancy. It’s quite difficult to do that within the NHS set up at the moment, but hopefully that will eventually change.”

Carolyn’s tutor planted the seed of becoming a doula. “My tutor suggested that after qualifying, this might be a good route for me to take if I wanted to make a difference to the care women receive.

conversation at parties when you’re talking about what you do for a living; “you’re a what?!” It does make for interesting conversation! I often find I’m told peoples’ birth stories, sometimes from a partner’s perspective. No two experiences are ever the same!

“I think having my training as a midwife definitely helps me to connect with the women I meet, as well as with midwives too. It’s really nice to have that follow up after the mums have their baby. I’m on hand to help women with even the little things after they’ve had their baby, such as entertain an older sibling or pick up things from the shops for them.”

Carolyn spends a lot of time researching different books to recommend to pregnant ladies and new mums. She also plans to expand her holistic services by offering reflexology and aromatherapy.

“For me it’s about being on the whole journey with the women. There used to be a bit of a divide between midwives and doulas, but now there’s better realisation that we’re all after the same thing; we all want a good experience for the woman and her family.”

Carolyn works across much of West Lothian and West of Edinburgh too. To find out more about Carolyn’s journey to becoming a doula, visit www.doula-la.co.uk where you can read her blog.

Now that Carolyn is established, and has her blog and website set up, she’s keen to raise the awareness of doulas. “9 times out of 10 it’s that

The local people column is contributed by Louise Taylor.

Louise lives in West Lothian and as well as writing, she likes running and researching family history.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

One of the most troubling things about being stressed is believing we can't control how we feel. So understanding how stress works can really help.

In our brain we have a basic, but effective, 'guard' - called the amygdala. As we evolved on the African plains over hundreds of thousands of years, our guard kept us safe from wild beasts, and it continues in just the same way today. As soon as it recognises a threat it sends stress hormones into our body. Our heart rate increases, we breathe more quickly, our muscles get filled with blood- so that we're ready to fight or run for our life.

Now that's all fine if we're facing real danger ... but modern life poses very different 'threats' for most of us. Thankfully, our 'thinking brain' or neocortex has developed to handle complex challenges. But it can't work so well when our guard is pumping stress hormones into our system which we don't actually need and have no way of dispelling.

Crucially, the guard can't tell the difference between a real 'threat' and something that's just inside our head. So whenever we worry we end up feeling alarmed, with our mind-body system unbalanced. And then we worry about how awful we feel too … Let's stop doing this to ourselves.

Let's be hopeful, and kindly to ourselves ... with a new plan to take care of our inner world. After all, if we don't, who's going to?

This column is contributed by Rosanna Veitch. “I have worked as a counsellor for 30 years, I see clients of all ages and with all forms of emotional distress in my peaceful therapy room at my home.

Please feel free to call for a chat. Everyone is welcome, and I'm happy to adjust my fee if money is tight.”

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Dry, dull, dehydrated hair can be reawakened with some simple tweaks to your routine.

Did you know the surface of the hair is covered in a cuticle layer? Close-up it looks like fish scales, and if all these scales are sitting up and open the light won't reflect in the same way it would if they were sitting smooth and flat.

Basically what we need to focus on for shiny hair is shutting that cuticle down so it's as flat as possible and reflects the light again.

The 3 keys to shinier hair: A good conditioner. Shampoo opens the cuticle and cleans the hair, conditioner shuts it down and smooths it. Always invest in a good quality conditioner Cold water rinse. Hot water opens the cuticle and is great for washing. Try cooling it down a little after conditioning to close the cuticle down and increase shine Blow dry your hair with hot air, go over it afterwards with cool air which will not only close the cuticle, further making it shiny, but it will set the hair holding your style for longer

The Hair column is contributed by Sophie Laidlaw.

Sophie is Director @wonderland Livingston. www.wonderlandlivingston.co.uk

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HOME IMPROVEMENT

As the days get shorter, Harvey Bruce Interiors shows us how to create a cosy home you’ll love to come home to...

It’s that time of year again when the mornings get a little chillier and the nights draw in! Whilst we’re facing the awful return of darkness and typical British weather, there are a few things we can look forward too; Christmas, party dressing, and getting our homes all cosy of course!

ABOVE: Why not transform your existing furniture into something fun and stylish?

Harvey Bruce have a huge range of fabrics for furnishings and upholstery.

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MAIN IMAGE: Urban clay 65mm wooden venetian blinds provide a stunning backdrop to this beautiful bathroom.

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GARDENING PROJECT

As the days shorten and we start retreating into our homes perhaps we should cheer ourselves up with some fresh houseplants?

They can bring life to our rooms and add style to our interiors. Many of them can also help to purify the air we breathe so bringing health into our lives as well! By choosing the right plants for the conditions you have you can enjoy this group of indestructible houseplants as permanent residents in your home.

The important thing is to identify the light conditions in the various places you would like a plant.

In very bright light, on a sunny windowsill, you can choose from many succulents all with interesting shapes – Jade Plant, Aloe, Cacti and the very fashionable Rhipsalis.

In a shady position, where you can only read a newspaper for an hour or two in the middle of the day, choose Peace Lily, Mother-in-law’s Tongue, Cast Iron Plant or trailing Sweetheart Vine.

Between these two extreme positions you would be able to read a newspaper all day. So this might be on a west or east-facing windowsill or up to 5ft (1.6m) away from a window. Try Dracaena, Spider Plant, Devil’s Ivy, Umbrella Plant, Zamiocaulas (sorry about its name!) or Christmas Cactus. For more details pick up our ‘purple piglet project’ leaflet from New Hopetoun Gardens.

Spider Plant The gardening project is contributed by New Hopetoun Gardens. Pick up more of their weekend garden projects from the garden centre.

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PROPERTY MATTERS

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If you currently own a family house and expect to move to somewhere “more practical” once the children have grown up, you might need to reconsider your plans.

According to recent research the current demographic shift to a low mortality/low fertility society is creating a new generation of future homeowner. As the population is living longer, people are lingering longer in their various life stages before moving on.

You can't move back in and live with us. Your Mother and I are moving in with your Grandparents.

One of the predictions is that by 2026, almost 80 per cent of the adult population will be ‘adkids’ - an amalgamation of adults and kids, who are quite happy to rely on mum and dad for longer, primarily as a result of higher housing and living costs. This, in turn, leads to an increase in the age at which these ‘Peter Pans’ leave home, get married, and have their first child, with a knockon effect on future generations. For example, women now have their first child at an average age of 26.7 years, and by 2026, this is predicted to rise to around 29 years.

It is predicted that parents will spend less time being ‘empty nesters’ and more time in the ‘sandwich’ generation, where they experience simultaneous demands from both their elderly parents (who are living longer), and the ‘adkids’ who haven’t yet left home.

So if you have teenagers and are pushed for space, don’t bank on them moving out in the foreseeable future. And if you are currently buying a property, perhaps you should consider purchasing something bigger than you currently need in order to provide enough space, perish the thought, for your extended family!

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

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WALK

DIFFERENCE KAREN MURRAY SPICES UP A HILL WALK WITH SOME TUBING FUN! They say women are good at multi-tasking – I am actually not entirely convinced about that but I do like to try so when a friend suggested a walk in the hills ending in some tubing fun, I was up for the challenge.

The venue is the Hillend Snowports Centre on the outskirts of Edinburgh and a place I have begun several walks from in the past, but it is also home to not only the dry ski slope for skiing but a relatively new ‘tubing’ area. So this was our destination.

We parked at the bottom car park just off the A701 and headed off up the path clearly marked going up diagonally from the car park. There is an information board showing a variety of different routes but the Capital View circuit it quite a good option, which means turning left before you reach a set of steps.

The path is steep and quite narrow but not too difficult for most to manage. You will find a lot of dog walkers in the area so you might need to negotiate a few of those. If you stop every now and then and look back you will very quickly begin to get great views over Edinburgh.

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remains of an iron-age fort – of which there are several in ‘these there hills’!

A signpost and gate is the next landmark, at which point you could head straight up the hill and do some major hill conquering, but the easier option is to turn right – signed Capital View. You pass above the back the of ski slopes taking in more excellent view over the Firth of Forth. The city is laid out before you and you can see the Bass Rock on a good day as well as the Ochill Hills and beyond.

The waymarked route then descends on the other side of the skiing area and eventually ends up at the quaint little hamlet of Swanston. However, we climbed the stile over to the top of the highest ski slope and made our way down the side of the dry ski area to the café and ticket office, where we purchased our tubing ticket.

An hour of tubing fun was bought and we headed over to the dedicated area where there are four slides that reminded me a little of a water park abroad – minus the water and the scorching temperatures!

Grab an inner tube (hence the tubing moniker) – larger for bottoms like mine, or mini sized for small people. Take the travellator – a moving pathway that aids your ascent to the top of the slides – and pick the one you fancy. Straight and steep for speed or curvy for more giggles and a chance to end up going backwards.

I can vouch for how much fun this is – whatever your age. Just ignore the people there who are wondering where you kids are, or indeed take the kids as a treat for walking up the hill.

After a reviving beverage in the café, you can either walk down the road back to the car park, or cross over the bottom of

TUBING: Ticket purchased, ready to go!

I can vouch for how much fun this is – whatever your age. Just ignore the people there who are wondering where you kids are.

the ski slopes to pick up the path you walked up. The walking part of this is not very long but it is uphill – so a good work out, followed by fun and exertion at the tubing and a stroll back. All in all a good fun couple of hours.

THE VENUE Midlothian Snowsports Centre, Pentland Hills Regional Park, EH10 7DU. Tubing sessions are Friday 1pm-5pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am – 5pm with sessions lasting an hour.

The walk feature is written

by Karen Murray. Karen lives in West Lothian and is passionate about walking in the great outdoors having been brought up to love walking by her Father (still hillwalking in his 80s).

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FOOD & DRINK

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Ingredients: 3 small clementines or satsumas, thinly sliced 175g unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for greasing 175g caster sugar 3 large eggs, beaten 125g self-raising flour 50g cocoa powder, sifted 1 tbsp fresh orange juice 2 tsp orange zest Custard or cream, to serve

Serves 6 Ready in 1 hour 30 mins Tip: You can cook the puddings a few hours before serving then simply re-heat in the microwave. Turn out onto a microwave plate and reheat three at a time on High for 30-45 seconds.

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Preheat the oven to 180°C, fan 160°C, gas mark 4. Butter and line the bases of 6 x 175ml metal pudding basins with circles of baking parchment.

Place a slice of clementine or satsuma in the base of each basin and press 2-3 slices around the sides.

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Put the butter and sugar in a bowl and, using an electric mixer, beat until pale and fluffy.

Gradually beat in the eggs then sift over the flour and cocoa powder and fold into the creamed mixture with the orange juice and zest.

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PUZZLES

MUSIC REVIEW

CROSSWORD

As in the best tragedies, the great pop stars each have a turning point following which things are never quite as enjoyable again.

Yes, they do. No, they do. They just do, right? Often this involves a left turn into an unfamiliar musical genre, intended to refresh but which serves only to alienate and raise suspicion of creative impasse.

Solution in the November edition of Konect ACROSS: 7. Brave (6), 8. Keep back (6), 9. On top of (4), 10. Loudest (8), 11. Small rivers (7), 13. Looks at (5), 15. Perfect (5), 17. Laughed (7), 20. Confuse (8), 21. Consumes (4), 22. Light wind (6), 23. Inn (6) DOWN: 1. Type of cloth (6), 2. Not wealthy (4), 3. Financial resources (7), 4. Own up to (5), 5 Hitting (8), 6. Puzzle (6), 12. Inspected (8) ,14. Shake (7), 16. Gloomy (6), 18. Goes into (6), 19. Trimmed (5), 21. Jealousy (4)

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Sometimes calypso is involved. Consider the twin 1983 horrors of Wings of a Dove

by Madness and Right By Your Side by The Eurhythmics. Other methods include the jettisoning of melody, as with Britany Spears’ I’m A Slave 4 U (written by Prince by accident in his sleep), or latching on to proxy creditability - see Kylie’s attempt to become indie via the Manic Street Preachers (highest chart position 22).

So, to Superdrug perfume supplier Taylor Swift’s magnum opus “Look What You Made Me Do” whereby the world’s highest paid female pop star takes part of a song by Right Said Fred and makes it worse. Seemingly under the delusion that the feelings of one multi-millionaire about being disrespected by some other multimillionaires is of any interest to anyone that isn’t in the mirror, Swift manages to combine the worst qualities of atypical songs by earlier peaked musicians. Lazy rhymes are dragged tortuously over a melody with the complexity of a nursery rhyme, breaking down completely where the chorus should be. Combine this with the narcissism of the video suggesting the artist believes changing her outfit had created scores of unique and identifiable characters a la Bowie, and we are all in for swim off the deep end.

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’.

Taking place on the 24th of November in the stunning Burgh Halls, Linlithgow we will provide a red carpet and fizz reception, buffet and live entertainment from singer Megan Black and comedian Kimi Loughton and not forgetting our host - Mr Fabulous! 7.30pm – 11pm.

There will be a special guest speaker who will share with you her incredible story of struggles and strengths.

With a prize raffle not to be missed and a chance to truly help raise vital funds for a much needed local service we hope you will join us to launch West Lothian’s participation in the 16 Days of Activism campaign.

Tickets £30, via eventbrite.co.uk. Search for “16 days benefit” www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/16-days-benefit-tickets-37747385446 From 25th November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to 10th December, Human Rights Day, the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Campaign is a time to galvanize action to end violence against women and girls around the world.

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VISIT WEST LOTHIAN

October

is the month of darker evenings and Halloween but no need to fear West Lothian has lots of amazing things on offer.

The fascinating character of Bonnie Prince Charlie is looked at in more depth at the beautiful Linlithgow Palace. The Fountain of Wine event will be held at the palace on the 14th & 15th and is included in the attractions admission price.

A FAMILY TICKET TO ALMOND VALLEY’S ALL DAY PARTY

SATURDAY 28TH OCTOBER 10am - 8pm Almond Valley remains open into the depths of the night (or at least, until 8pm), for a gently scary occasion ideally suited for the under 10’s, with strange things happening throughout the day and a programme of games, activities, and monster dancing starting from 5pm. Come dressed to kill.

For your chance to win a family ticket (2 adults & 2 children) simply answer this question: What time does the Almond Valley All Day Halloween Party finish?

Email your answer, along with your name & phone number, to win@konectdirectory.co.uk Closing date for entries: 15 October 2017. Winner will be chosen at random after the closing date and informed via the email address used to enter. th

Take in some of the most beautiful classical music that Scotland has to offer with performances from The Passacaglia Baroque Ensemble, on the 7th and The Joachim String Trio, on the 28th, both at Linlithgow Academy Theatre. www.linlithgowartsguild.co.uk Get out into the crisp October air and explore the beautiful nature of West Lothian. Hopetoun House are hosting an event this month focusing on the Fabulous Fungi that can be found on the grounds.

Taking place on the 15th why not head along?

Halloween is upon us, so head along to Almond Valley for their Spooky Happenings event running between the 7th to 31st, mysterious creatures will emerge from the dark corners of the old farm so beware. Look out for any unwanted spirits down the dark corridors of Linlithgow Palace at the ExFEARience from the 27th – 29th. Tour the eerie palace ground, hear tales from the past and meet some unexpected characters along the way.

With the nights getting darker indoor shopping is the perfect solution. Head along to The Centre and Livingston Designer Outlet to browse through a wide range of amazing retailers and grab a bite to eat at one of the many high quality food outlets.

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

PLEASE NOTE: The family ticket can be used us standard family admission to the farm on any day.

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WHAT’S ON

THURSDAY 12TH OCTOBER

Prostate Cancer Support Group - West Lothian Ability Centre Carmondean Centre, Livingston, at 7.00 pm. If you would like help or information about Prostate Cancer come and see us. We have experienced treatment buddies that will pass on useful man to man information about all the various new treatments as you may have to face making a choice. A professional specialist nurse will also be on hand for you to speak to about any of your concerns.

For more info please contact Charlie Hogg 01506 845981 or charliehogg@blueyonder.co.uk DAILY FROM SAT 8TH TO TUE 31ST OCTOBER

Spooky Happenings at Almond Valley Heritage Centre 10am - 5pm every day. This year’s theme is skeletons (with the random polar bear). Our bony friends will be lurking in hidden corners around the site, sharing clues on the secret trail. They’re just one part of the spooky silliness that takes over between 7th October and the night of Halloween.

SUNDAY 15TH OCTOBER

Lantern Making

With West Lothian Countryside Ranger Service.

Create luminous lanterns from willow and paper just in time for dark nights and Halloween. Suitable for families Meet: Almondell Visitor Centre Time: 2pm3.30pm Cost: £4.65 per Lantern. For booking and information contact the rangers on 01506 882254, email: almondell&calderwood@westlothian.gov.uk SATURDAY 21ST OCTOBER

Highland Society Ceilidh

First ceilidh of the new season, in Strathbrock Community Centre, Broxburn. Members £6.00. Non-Members £7.00.

7.30pm to 11.00pm. Music by Richard Smith Duo. Piper Alvis Kerr and Folk singers Highland Line.

REINSTATEMENT OF STREET FURNITURE IN KIRKNEWTON Over the past 8 - 9 months a recently arrived resident to Kirknewton has been in communication with West Lothian Council regarding damage or malfunction to several pieces of street furniture. She is now delighted to report that the bus stop at Meadowbank Road has been restored and the bus stop at Linburn Road/A7 has been replaced. Due to an accident last November, a much needed lamp post was demolished at the eastmost end of the village resulting also in the loss of the light at the nearby bus stop. These matters have now been resolved before the dark nights descend. The Community Council has been most attentive and after much persistent cajoling, the above street items are now in place.

Saturday 28th October

All Day Halloween Party at Almond Valley Heritage Centre 10am – 8pm. Almond Valley remains open into the depths of the night (or at least, until 8pm). It’s a gently scary occasion ideally suited for the under 10’s, with strange things happening throughout the day, and a programme of games, activities, and monster dancing starting from 5pm. Standard admission applies and there’s no need to book in advance. Come dressed to kill.

Monday 30th & Tuesday 31st October

Scream Teas at Almond Valley Heritage Centre 5pm - 7pm. A wholesome three-course after-school meal of blood, eyeballs and other oddities, served at your table by zombies and night-cats. It’s the sort of occasion when all the family can huddle around a cauldron and share its grizzly delights. Also be apple dooking, glow-in-the-dark soft play, goody bags, and other gently scary fun.

Places are very limited and prior booking is essential. £12 per person, with both adults and children sharing and enjoying the strange nutrition. See www.almondvalley.co.uk for booking and more details.

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"Dino-dress"

PARENTS IN WEST LOTHIAN

...accidentally smash the patriarchy while looking spiffingly prehistoric I’ve never given much thought to what my favourite cretaceous-era creature is (has anyone?) but in recent weeks I’ve been forced to ponder this matter, and submit to repeated questioning regarding my preferences.

The reason? Penny has discovered the world of dinosaurs. Upon meeting my youngest, if you do not already have a preferred ‘terrible lizard’, worry not; you will be assigned one.

“Mummy what is your favourite dinosaur? Mine is Tyrannosaurus Rex. Yours is Gallimimus.” I’ll take your word for it, Penny …

I’ll freely admit that my two-year-old can now name more dinosaurs than I can, and in some cases can actually explain the etymology of their names – “Mummy, triceratops means three-horn-face!”

How did this come about? Let me explain …

Several years ago, my brother who lives in the land of far away (actually no, it’s Cambuslang) recommended to us an app that his kids loved called “Storybots”. The gist of the app is that 5 colourful robots explain all manner of concepts from the colours to the days of the week, from software programming to dinosaurs, all through hilarious songs and various kinds of animation.

Fast forward through about 2 years of indifference to this app, and now both of my kids can’t get enough of it. The first set of songs on the app is about dinosaurs, and so they are now de rigeur in all their forms – particularly with Penny.

You’ll have read recently about the uproar caused when John Lewis announced they were introducing gender-neutral clothing. I’ve got to say I’m pretty pleased about this because in the past week I’ve been trawling various websites

and shops in the hope of finding clothing that depicts dinosaurs that aren’t wearing dresses, covered in love hearts, or in the act of applying lipstick. Ok, yes I’m exaggerating a bit but it is pretty striking how gender-specific clothing can be.

I saw a picture of one of these “PC-gone-mad” gender-neutral garments that has everyone up in arms – a canary yellow jumper with grey dinosaurs (yes Penny, they are Apatosauruses, thanks for that …) on it. As I gazed upon it, my lid failed to flip. My blood remained entirely tepid. My sanity remained as intact as my lifestyle will allow. I simply couldn’t figure out why someone would object to a wee girl wearing stuff that isn’t pink, and has a dinosaur on it. The mind boggles …

As it happens, I have a dress of my own that I call the ‘prehistoric apocalypse’ dress, which features volcanoes, lava, and proper-looking dinosaurs cavorting round its hem … I’ve just ordered a second identical one with the sole intention of cutting it up to sew a matching dress for Penny.

Maybe this is us unintentionally smashing the patriarchy, maybe my female offspring just loves what she loves. Only socio-cultural dinosaurs are likely to care.

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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CLUBS & CLASSES

Firefly Arts Firefly Arts provide fun and friendly theatre, film and drama workshops for children and young people (5 to 25 years) in venues across West Lothian. Call 08447 744496 or email admin@firefly-arts.co.uk for more information on our current programme. Firefly Arts Ltd, Howden Park Centre, Livingston, EH54 6AE. www.firefly-arts.co.uk Lothian Running Club We welcome runners of any standard. We believe that running clubs are not just for the elite (although we will let fast people join too). Suitable for all ages and we have a junior section from age 6. Training sessions in/around Livingston, meet at Inveralmond High, Craigswood Sports Centre and Dechmont Law car park. For more info see website www.lothianrunningclub.co.uk.

West Lothian Clarion Cycling club – our aim is to help cyclists plan and reach their own goals through training with, and seeking advice and support from fellow club members. Weekly club runs leave from Linlithgow Leisure Centre and East Calder Sports Centre. See www.westlothianclarion.co.uk or email secretary@westlothianclarion.co.uk

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.

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

Slimming World Pigeon Club, Oakbank Road, East Calder Tuesdays at 3.30pm, 5.30pm and 7.30pm. Wednesdays at 9.30am and 11.30am. Contact Sue on 07803 520781 for more information.

West Lothian Eagles – Aussie Rules Football We have just started and are looking for new players, of all shapes and sizes, beginners especially for free training sessions. Get fit, have a laugh, make new friends and play a new sport. We train mainly in East Calder football pitch on the Main St. on Monday evenings at 7.15pm but we also train on various other places throughout West Lothian.

Check the facebook page for details. www.facebook.com/ wleaglesarfc/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

Potter Around Arts and Crafts Studio at Overton Farm, Kirknewton, EH27 8DD. Pottery Painting, Potter’s Wheel, Decopatch, Jewellery Making, Oil Painting, Knitting and Crochet, Workshops and Kids Clubs, Parties. Open 7 days: Mon, Tues, Fri & Sat 10am – 5pm; Wed 10am – 9pm (if closed after 5pm please call 07815075387 for information); Thurs 10.15am–5pm; Sun 11am-4pm.

For more information call 01506 238961, email chat@ potteraround.co.uk, see www.potteraround.co.uk & facebook.com/potteraround.

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

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

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

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

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

MID CALDER Pilates Classes New 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.

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.

Mid Calder Baby & Toddler Group Institute Hall, Tuesdays & Thursdays 9am-11am. £1 per baby / £1.50 per toddler per session, all welcome. Please email midcalderbabygroup@gmail.com for more details.

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

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

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

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

POLBETH

Star Harmonies Musical Theatre School Polbeth Harwood Church.

Mondays: Drama: 6-6-40pm- P1-3; 6-45-7-25pm- P4-7; 7-30-8-10pm- S1+. DANCE: 6-6-30pm- Nursery-P2; 6-30-730pm-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.

PUMPHERSTON Uphall Station Creative Play Meets in Uphall Station Institute Hall. Tues 1-3pm and Thurs 9.30-11.15am. Parents/carers of babies/toddlers age 0-5 very welcome. Supported by SureStart. Different play activities every week.

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

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

18th West Lothian Scout Group West Kirk Hall, West Calder. Beavers Mon 6-7pm. Cubs Wed 6.16-7.30pm Scouts Thurs 6.30-8pm. Girls and boys 10.5 - 14 yrs. Contact Jean Walkinshaw 01506 873638.

West Calder Walking Group Every Thurs at 12.30. Meet outside the Co-op, West Calder Main Street. Walk approx 1 hr then coffee/tea stop to finish. Call 01506 871773 for more info.

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

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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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

ACCOUNTANT/BOOKKEEPING AKT Bookkeeping ARCHITECT Plan It Design BARBER TJ’s Barbers BATHROOMS Bathgate Bathroom Studio BEAUTY Lisa Blair Beauty Therapy BLINDS & SHUTTERS Harvey Bruce BOWLING CLUB East Calder Bowling Club BUILDER Almond Building Company Build-It Dean Jones Worlds End Roofing & Building CAR BODYWORK JWG Car Care CAR SERVICE & REPAIR Kirknewton Garage LVS Garage Services CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING James Burnett Carpet Cleaning CATERING Food Creations CHILDREN’S NURSERY Angela Elizabeth Nursery COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES Serenity and Spirit COMPUTER SERVICES Sprint Computers CONSERVATORIES CR Smith COUNSELLING Rosanna Veitch DANCE SUPPLIES Highland Dance Shop DENTIST Artis Dental and Implant Studio Currie Dental Care No.9 Dentist Lothian Dental Laboratory DOORS uPVC Doors DRESSMAKING/ALTERATIONS Nota Bene ELECTRICIAN A&A Electrical Riddell Electrical Services ESTATE AGENT Aberdein Considine Drummond Miller Remax Turpie & Co. FITNESS CLASSES Body and Core Pilates FLORIST Vicky’s flowers Flowers by Porteous and Lillie FOOT CARE Foot Clinic FUNERAL DIRECTOR Porteous Funeral Directors FURNITURE & FURNISHINGS Harvey Bruce GARAGE DOORS Max’s Garage Doors GARDEN & LANDSCAPING D Greaves Evergreen Balerno New Hopetoun Gardens Riccarton Garden Centre SG Landscapes

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GARDEN BUILDINGS Champfleurie Estate Ltd Woodford Timber Scotland GAS STOCKIST Charles Gas

GOLF CLUB Baberton Golf Club Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club HAIRDRESSER Jane & Friends

HANDYMAN 1st Call Handyman

HEATING SERVICES L & S Heating Mech A Tech

JOB OPPORTUNITIES Courtyard Marriott Q2 Solutions

JOINER Craigcrook Joinery Create Enhanced Spaces Geoff Vinter Joinery Mullen Joinery

KITCHENS Create Enhanced Spaces Dream Doors S & S Home Improvements LOCKSMITH West Lothian Locksmith MOBILITY Ableworld

MOTORHOME (HIRE/SALE) Motorhome Hire Scotland OVEN CLEANER The Clean Team

PAINTER/DECORATOR Braekirk Decorator’s David J Lane EDC Painters and Decorators Nu Walls PET SERVICES Doggies Love Walkies Milrig Kennels South Lodge Cattery Tilly Chance Dog Grooming PLASTERING Alexander Aitken Plastering Top 2 Bottom Plastering PLUMBING SERVICES Capital Heating Currievale Plumbing EPH Plumb It

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE WL Landscaping and Gardening PUBLIC HOUSE Black Bull RESTAURANT Al Borgo

ROOFING S Linton Roofing & Building Services Worlds End Roofing & Building STORAGE UNIT Storage Containers TAKEAWAY Sky Kitchen

TANNING STUDIO Sun Shack

TRUSTED TRADER SCHEME West Lothian Trusted Trader TUITION Kumon Livingston

VET Pentland Veterinary Clinic

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WASTE DISPOSAL Bare Bins

WEDDING SERVICES Note Bene Vicky’s flowers WINDOWS CR Smith

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