Konect Calders October 18

OCTOBER 2018

PLUS: HEALTH & BEAUTY, PROPERTY MATTERS, and more LOCAL FEATURES inside!

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

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TO OUR OCTOBER EDITION

THIS ISSUE

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t was a gorgeous summer but I must admit I love the onset of autumn too, and a walk through one of West Lothian’s Country Parks in October is a must, to enjoy the spectacular colours.

Look out for the update on page 7 on the East Calder Community Hub project - this is an excellent time to get involved in the future development of our community and facilities here.

Team Jak is our Charity of the Month and they are running a volunteer recruitment week in the first week of October. It was a pleasure to meet them for an update on where they are up to three years since Jak set this in motion; see pages 10-11.

I also visited the West Lothian Bike Library, a small voluntary organisation based in Livingston providing a fantastic service.

All our usual columns are here, I hope you enjoy the magazine this month, and as always, do get in touch if you have any local events to promote, topics you would like to see covered, or any other comments and feedback.

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P32 East Calder Community Hub...........................7 Can you help ease the journey?................... 10 Health & Beauty................................................ 16 West Lothian Bike Library.............................. 19 Property Matters............................................... 27 Music Review.................................................... 30 Gardening: Autumn Pots................................ 31 Vet’s Tip: Separation Anxiety......................... 32 Parenting: Hopped up on Halloween......... 38 What’s On........................................................... 42 Clubs & Classes............................................... 43

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CHARITY OF THE MONTH

Can you help with “easing the journey”?

If you’ve been living here more than a couple of years, you’ve probably heard of the local charity Team Jak Foundation or seen their collection tins in local shops and organisations.

Jak Trueman was the teenager from Mid Calder who touched everyone’s hearts with his sudden and short fight three years ago with the rare cancer T-Cell Lymphoma. In his short time he set up a charity as he wanted other young people touched by cancer – themselves and their siblings – as well as their families, to have emotional and practical support to ease the journey. Jak ploughed through a bucket list of activities before he left; and this energy and sense of grasping life for what it is, is what infuses the charity Team Jak today.

I met last month with one of their stalwart volunteers, Hazel McLinden, and the chairman of the board and Jak’s grandpa, Walter Barr, to see where they are up to. At their premises in Livingston, “Jak’s Den” offers counselling, activity days, magic shows, teen days, X-Box and PS4 challenges, arts and crafts, coffee mornings, music therapy, counselling, pamper days, alternative therapies and much, much more. They are currently supporting over 100 families with their activities in Livingston, and have also started offering outreach services at hospitals and “pop-up Dens” elsewhere in Scotland.

“Support for Team Jak has been phenomenal,” says Hazel, “but people move on, another cause comes along, which is understandable. We need to get the message out that we still rely very much on volunteers to deliver our services, and we need more volunteers to enable us to carry on delivering them and to develop the charity.”

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People can help in just about any capacity with the activities of Team Jak. Whether you have some specialist skills, or just a few hours a month to contribute, your help will be very welcome. Please contact Team Jak if you can help, contact details on next page. @KonectMagazines

Team Jak needs volunteers to: • Drop off and pick up the collection tins in local shops • Help at events • Help with office and admin work • Raise funds, through events or grant applications • Help with marketing, social media, website and technical • Join the board to help direct the charity going forwards • Provide befriending services, for children and their parents • Cleaning at the Den and offices Team Jak Foundation was Jak’s personal vision. It provides practical, social and emotional support to children and young people with cancer, related illnesses, their families and those bereaved. “Creating smiles, easing the journey” Address: Geddes House, Kirkton North, Livingston, EH54 6GU T: 01506 412302 | W: www.teamjak.org.uk Facebook: Team Jak Foundation- Jak’s Den Charity Registration: Team Jak Foundation is a charity registered in Scotland, SC045586.

Every day 11 children are diagnosed with cancer. 3 won’t survive. Help us create smiles and ease the journey of these families. A donation of: • £5 could provide snacks for 2 kids • £10 could provide art and craft activities for a child in Jak’s Den • £20 could provide an hour of outreach support from a Support Worker for a week in hospital • £25 could pay for a counselling session for our warriors or siblings • £50 could provide 2 counselling sessions for our young people • £100 could pay for an activity session for our warrior and angel families in Jak’s Den This article was written by Helen-Jane Shearer after meeting with Hazel McLinden and Walter Barr of Team Jak Foundation.

Helen-Jane is the editor of Konect magazines. @KonectMagazines

TEAM JAK

VOLUNTEER WEEK 1ST TO 7TH OCTOBER 2018 Launch of volunteer week with Volunteer Information Drop-In on Sunday 30th September, Mercure Hotel, Livingston 12.00 - 2.00pm: Pop in for a coffee and chat and find out how you can be part of our volunteer team making a difference for the families we support.

Every day of volunteer week 1st-7th October - Facebook introductions to some of our fabulous volunteers.

Team Jak Volunteer Awards Ceremony on Saturday 27th October: Next year it could be you receiving an award. Awards presented for 10 hours volunteering onwards.

Here is what a few of our fabulous volunteers had to say about volunteering: “Volunteering for Team Jak is rewarding and gives me a sense of achievement knowing I am helping make children with cancer smile a little during treatment.”

“I love volunteering for Team Jak, I have also learned so many new skills as Team a Jak makes sure I have training opportunities to help me help others.”

“Team Jak is a fabulous charity to volunteer for, I really feel appreciated and I can see volunteers are an integral part of the team.”

“I was delighted to receive an award at last year’s volunteer award ceremony.

A lovely event that made me feel special and has actually made me aim for my next award all whilst helping families living with childhood cancer.”

To find out more about the recruitment activities happening during this week visit the website on www.teamjak.org.uk or find us on Facebook.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

STRAIGHTENERS. WHAT’S THE DAMAGE? Ok so most of us use straightening irons in one form or another, but what’s the low down on heat?

First of all don’t be scared to use these tools!

They are designed to make life easier for us and with technology improving all the time, the effect of heat on hair is minimal if used correctly. If you want to minimise damage then firstly dry your hair using a heat protecting product - lots of blow dry balms have heat protection built in so it’s ideal to protect your hair from the hairdryer also.

Secondly make sure your hair is completely dry before using a heated tong or straightener.

You can mist an extra layer of heat protection before working through your hair section by section. Your straightener should be between 185 and 195 degrees. Definitely no hotter, and any cooler will be pointless (Ghd’s are still the best on the market in my opinion). This is the optimum temperature to straighten, curl or bend the hair and will leave it glossy and with minimal damage.

How to let go of Anxiety

Last month I offered three ways to help curb worrying and put problems into perspective.

This month I have three more ways you can reduce your anxiety.

1. Don’t Worry About What People Think Of You…. ...they are too busy thinking about themselves. The theory that everyone else is too busy thinking about themselves is completely true! Commit to only dealing with issues as they come up – if someone confronts you with an issue, then address it. If they don’t confront you, presume there isn’t an issue - you can’t spend your life worrying about what people think of you.

If you begin to notice a pattern in people’s behaviour and it feels like it’s the same people causing the drama, you may choose to spend less time with these people until you feel better within yourself and are in a position to deal with it.

2. Deal With Your Past Much of anxiety stems from trauma that you have experienced throughout your life. If anxiety is getting on top of you, it might be time to have a mental clear out. Working with a coach or therapist can help you close chapters on your past and help you get ready for the next one.

3. Cry It Out Crying is just a way of relieving yourself of built up emotion, it doesn’t mean you have to feel sad or angry or anything really.

Crying can bring closure and peace to issues so never bottle it up - a good cry occasionally is healthy!

The Hair column is contributed by Sophie Laidlaw.

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The life coaching column is contributed by Erica Douglas. Erica lives in West Lothian and is a Cognitive Coach & Therapist. She co-hosts weekly Mind & Soul Clinics at The Retreat Livingston and The Retreat Linlithgow where the focus is on holistic healing and wellbeing.

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HEALTH

• Please donate your pre-loved bike to West Lothian Bike Library. It will be serviced and refurbished and either sold for fundraising or used as part of the lending library. All bikes of any size and shape are welcome!

• If you can spare a few hours and want to volunteer in any capacity, the Bike Library will be delighted to hear from you! Full training is provided • Consider purchasing a bike from the Bike Library to help boost their funds

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It is pretty much what it sounds like: a place where you can borrow a bike if you haven’t got one, or need a specially adapted bike. And it’s much more than that too.

“Anyone can hire a bike,” says David Liddell, the project’s co-ordinator. “The library exists to make cycling accessible to all. So that may be people who just want a friendly hand and loan of a bike to get them back on their wheels; people who need a specially adapted bike to accommodate a disability; or, subject to referral, free hire for people who are not able to afford their own bike.”

A bike lending facility used to be part of the council’s Health Improvement Team, but with council restructuring over the past couple of years the service was at risk of being discontinued.

In order to keep it going, David headed up the formation of a social enterprise, and last August the West Lothian Bike Library was born.

Operating from premises provided by the council at Craigsfarm, Livingston, everything is done by a band of some twenty dedicated volunteers who refurbish donated bikes, manage the hires, offer bike servicing, lead bike rides and a host of related services which are continually being added as the Bike Library develops.

“Our project is about inclusive cycling,” says David. “I want to normalise cycling for all and we have some wonderful adaptive bikes for people with additional support needs.”

“There is a vibrant community here at Craigsfarm.

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West Lothian Bike Library is incorporated as a Community Interest Company registered in Scotland No. 573140 at very affordable prices to help generate funds to put back into the project; the adaptive bikes in particular are very expensive to purchase. They also have electric bikes available for hire.

“I’d like to see the bikes out everyday,” says David. “Either on private loan or on the bike rides we lead. We have a fantastic cycle network at our disposal. I’d like to get to a stage where we can keep the doors open 9 – 5.”

The West Lothian Bike Library is currently open from Wednesday to Friday 10am to 2pm. David is keen to extend these hours, especially to be able to open at weekends.

Pete, one of those who have benefited from the project This article was written by Helen-Jane Shearer after visiting the West Lothian Bike Library and speaking with David Liddell, Project Co-Ordinator.

Helen-Jane is the editor of Konect magazines and lives in West Lothian with her family.

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David says, “We are from just a small handful of people who could carry out the work in the U.K. We were chosen for our high quality standards and expertise in this field.” David specialises in marbling and graining paint effects. He is a Master imitator of woodgrains, marble and paint effects, whose work features in high-profile properties and also private homes, restaurants, pubs and so on.

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When looking to rent a property, it is natural to want to see as many properties as possible before making the “right” choice and common sense dictates that you should view a handful of alternatives before deciding which to rent.

Our job as professional letting agents is to help tenants make decisions that are genuinely in their best interests, which, without our assistance, they might have had difficulty making. So here are some pointers for those who might be struggling to balance the merits of No.33 with its new kitchen against No.16, with the better garden.

First, there is a place for instinct and sometimes the heart should be allowed to influence, if not rule, the head. This is a home after all. Ask yourself the obvious question, “could I be happy here?”

However, sometimes you need your head to agree with your heart. Is your favoured property a significant improvement on where you already live, or are you just being bowled over by a smart exterior or fashionable lighting?

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entertaining space (although do you really entertain that much?) Satisfy these first before allowing the view or the extra storage space to sway you away from your reason for moving.

Finally, you can bet your bottom dollar that if you instinctively like a particular property, other tenants will as well. We usually find that a property that fills most people’s basic needs, as opposed to their wants, will let very quickly. The more you see, the more difficult it becomes to make a decision at all. So our advice is: decide your minimum criteria with your head and once these are satisfied in a property, let your heart take it from there. Happy hunting!

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. @KonectMagazines

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GARDENING PROJECT

On your patio or at your front door this is the season between Summer and Winter when some of your summer pots may still be looking too good to dump but other pots definitely need something fresh to cheer up your display.

On our patio we have still enjoying the tender pink Salvia’s flowers, but we will soon have to put tender plants like this into our cold greenhouse if we are to have any chance of them surviving the winter cold and wet. We’ve added pink bud flowering heathers, cyclamen, pansies and what you can’t see are the dwarf spring flowering bulbs like crocus, tulips and daffodils buried in the pots to give us a late winter sparkle.

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shrub in a pot once the mint has died down and we’ll start lighting the candle in the lantern as the evenings get dark earlier.

Don’t forget that you’ll need to regularly water your pots as most of the rain will miss them even in Winter!

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VET’S TIP

Separation Anxiety

Well, summer’s over, we’re all back at work, school or college but how do our pets feel about this?

It’s not unknown for cats to develop strange stress-related behaviours at this time of year (any change in “their” household can be stressful for a cat), but for dogs it’s often a lot worse, and this is the time of year when we often see an increase in the number of dogs with signs of Separation Anxiety.

Separation Anxiety (SA) is essentially a state of distress caused by the dog being left alone and – crucially – not being able to cope with it. While dogs can be a bit unhappy if left alone, and are happy to see you when you get home, for the dog with SA, they seem to think that they have been abandoned forever – even if you’re

only gone a few minutes. It’s distressing for dogs, but also for owners as dogs often demonstrate destructive behaviours in attempting to escape or to comfort themselves when left alone.

Dogs are social animals – they never evolved to live alone. Most dogs can and do learn how to cope when left alone for a short while but those who are taken from their litter and immediately isolated, or who are abandoned, can develop a fear of being alone that easily becomes exaggerated into SA. If you think your dog is showing signs of separation anxiety, call your vet – they can advise, refer you to a clinical behaviourist, or prescribe appropriate medications if needed.

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PARENTING

Hopped up on Halloween

When I was a little girl, the seasons and celebrations that make up a year were the anchors by which I measured the passing of time. I’d happily hop from one to the next; giving absolutely no thought to the work my mum and dad were putting in to making said festivities so exciting.

For me it was a case of “Christmas is over, next stop Easter”. As an adult you grow out of that and the year is a blur of working and weekends.

Halloween of course was one of those pivotal occasions. I’m ashamed to say once I hit my “adult” years I was that person who always forgot to stock up on sweets. On Halloween night my husband and I would invariably lock the door, switch of the lights, and pretend not to be home…ducking below the window when moving about the house lest we be seen by a keen-eyed guiser.

But with kids in the house now, I see it all through fresh eyes. And happily throw myself into it with gusto. So while in days gone by October meant getting out my cosy cardigans, swapping my sandals for furry boots, and enjoying pub lunches by an open fire; now October means Halloween. Panicking about what the kids want to dress up as, hoping they don’t change their minds once I’ve got everything, rushing about getting last minute make-up and accessories, decorating the house, carving pumpkins, and coming up with suitably 38 | CALDERS

funny jokes for Trick or Treating. And of course making sure we have enough sweets to sink a battleship (thanks to the mums who give out fruit, I say every year we should…but never do!).

Luckily in West Lothian with all manner of local shops and big discount stores on the doorstep picking up last minute decorations, accessories and sweets is a relatively easy feat. But I still keep an eye out for activities and events to entertain the kids and foster their interest in all things spooky (not that they need encouragement!).

Last year we enjoyed a spooktacular visit to Almond Valley. We’d been there late in the summer and my daughter peeked behind a curtain she undoubtedly wasn’t supposed to and saw the makings of a Halloween extravaganza. I told her we probably wouldn’t be back again so soon but who can resist those puppy dog eyes!

So come October back we went under duress. But I was absolutely in awe of the effort that went into transforming the place for Halloween. The

kids whizzed about with their trail sheets looking for clues.

And there was literally a spooky surprise around every corner. So I reckon whatever takes your fancy this year – a broomstick-making workshop, a pumpkin carving course or just whipping up some creepy cakes at home - it’ll be worth it to see the kids all hopped up (on something other than sweets). Big-up to all the mums and dads out there making Halloween all its hyped up to be!

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FEATURE

Developing the, Young Workforce - a local parent s perspective Arlene Nicol is the Project Liaison Officer for the Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Regional Group and parent of two children at secondary school in West Lothian. Arlene gave us her perspective on the importance of young people interacting with industry whilst at school.

“When I was in school in the late 1980s, the nearest thing I experienced to Developing the Young Workforce was a quick meeting with the Deputy Head whilst in S5, who advised me that I didn’t need to worry about work since I would be going to university. Whilst we have moved on from these days, I feel that it’s vital to provide pupils with exposure to industry and the world of work, so that they understand the skills and qualities employers are looking for and the vast number of opportunities there are.

Having met numerous young people starting out

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on their career, I can honestly say the majority of those who’ve had some exposure to the world of work whilst at school - a part time job, volunteering, work placements or internships - are more confident, aware of employer expectations and more ‘work savvy’.

My kids (S2 and S4) are starting to think about what they would like to do when they leave school. As a parent, it is important to me that they understand all the options available to them.

The number of industries - and opportunities therein - is mind-boggling. While the HE route is perfect for many young people, work-based learning is an equally valuable path.”

If you would like to find out more about DYW or get involved, please contact: Arlene Nicol: Lauren Brown: Anna Ramsay:

arlene.nicol@dyw-wl.com lauren.brown@dyw-wl.com anna.ramsay@dyw-wl.com

This article was contributed by DYW West Lothian. DYW aims to connect employers with schools and colleges and prepare young people for the world of work.

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VISIT WEST LOTHIAN

The nights are finally starting to draw in, and dare we say it but Christmas is now just 2 months away!

Before we get too carried away, there’s still plenty of other things to do across West Lothian.

In Linlithgow, the Town Twinning association will be hosting a very special concert in both English and French featuring Christine Bovill. This takes place on Saturday 13th at the Academy Theatre. The Arts Guild in Linlithgow are hosting Yu Kosuge on the 20th. Her programme for this performance is entitled “Fire” and it includes music by Tchaikovsky, De Falla, Liszt, Debussy, Scriabin and Stravinsky.

One of the biggest events of the year is of course Halloween! There will be many events taking place towards the end of the month to keep the young (and old!) ones occupied, starting in Livingston on Friday 26th and Saturday 27th for fright Nights at Almond Valley.

A little extra horror once the sun goes down, with a scary surprise around every corner, ghost

trains to nowhere, and trailer rides circuiting the graveyard. The event is not suitable for very young children.

On Sunday in Linlithgow, why not get into the more traditional spirit with some pumpkin carving? At the Burgh Halls from 13.00 you can have a go at carving some spooky designs and transform your pumpkin into the best Halloween Lantern in the town.

That’s just a few of the great events going on this month, for more and for full details of location and prices of these events, visit our website at www.visitwestlothian.co.uk.

Don’t forget, many of these venues are participating in the West Lothian Passport scheme. Why not take your passport along and get some stamps for visiting top attractions this month? The competition closes October 31st so don’t miss out!

Follow us on social media to stay up to date with the latest attraction information: www.facebook.com/VisitWestLothian www.twitter.com/SeeWestLothian www.instagram.com/VisitWestLothian

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WHAT’S ON

SATURDAY 6TH OCTOBER Reckless Intent Wrestling Featuring Grado. Doors open 6.30pm. Scout Hall, Murieston, Bankton Walk, Livingston, EH54 9LE. More info and ticket booking at www.reckless-intent.com.

FROM SATURDAY 6TH OCTOBER Spooky happenings at Almond Valley Farm As the nights get darker, mysterious creatures emerge from the dark corners of the old farm at Almond Valley. Grab your trail sheet and look out for the clues on your spooky quest. Find your way through a world of magic and shadows with mysteries to solve, games to play, and some scary surprises around every corner. Get creative in the craft area where you can make spooky masks and manufacture monsters. All of this silly scary fun can be enjoyed any day from the 6th of October until Halloween during usual opening hours (10.0017.00) with no need to book in advance. Included in admission fee, Almond Valley Muesum, Farm and Discovery Centre, Mill Farm, Livingston, EH54 7AR. www.almondvalley.co.uk SATURDAY 13TH OCTOBER Guided Walk: Murieston water with our dogs Organised by the Forth Rivers Trust, a guided walk along the tranquil Murieston Water. The walk will start at Campbridge Park following the Murieston trail to Murieston house taking in the wildlife which the river has to offer. This walk is welcoming to dog walkers and you are encouraged to bring along your dogs. The route is circular and Jonathan will share the knowledge he has about the waterway and the many habitats along the way. Braken, Joanthan’s spanial will share some of the best places to run, hide and jump in the water with other dogs present.

Everyone is welcome, we ask that all dogs are brought with a lead and children are comfortable with dogs of all shapes and sizes. Free, register on Eventbrite www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/forth-riverstrust-17599047977 FRIDAY 26TH OCTOBER Friday Fright Night A little extra horror once the sun goes down, with a scary surprise around every corner, ghost trains to nowhere, and trailer rides circuiting the graveyard.

Come dressed to kill. Good family fun, but perhaps not suitable for very young children or adults of a nervous disposition - no advance booking required.

6pm - 9pm. Almond Valley Heritage Trust, Millfield, Livingston. www.almondvalley.co.uk FRIDAY 26TH TO SUNDAY 28TH OCTOBER The Linlithgow ExFEARience As you tour the magnificent Linlithgow Palace you 42 | CALDERS

will soon discover all is not what it seems. Will you be brave enough to face what the archaeologists have uncovered? This event is not suitable for people of a nervous disposition, those who are pregnant, have a heart condition or epilepsy. Entry is for over 14s only and all under 18s must be accompanied by an adult throughout. Please note this is a new age restriction for 2018, as the event is spookier than ever before! Please be aware that the experience takes place in the dark and that there will be strobe lighting and loud noises. Booking essential. Contact Historic Environment Scotland Rangers on 0131 652 8150, email rangers@hes. scot 6.30pm, 8.00pm and 9.30pm. Tickets £12, or £10.80 for Historic Scotland Members. Book via website www.historicenvironment.scot SATURDAY 27TH OCTOBER Spooky Saturday : the all-day halloween party at Almond Valley On the Saturday before Halloween there’s even more spooky fun going on throughout the day dooking for apples and other traditional games, crafts and creations, and music for monster dancing - ideal for families with younger children. Open as usual from 10am to 5pm - no advance booking required. 10am – 5pm. Almond Valley Heritage Trust, Millfield, Livingston. www.almondvalley.co.uk SUNDAY 28TH OCTOBER Fabulous Fungi at Hopetoun We hope to explore the fruiting fungi at Hopetoun.

With internationally important fungi lawns, and woodlands bursting with mushrooms of all shapes and sizes, you will be guided on a gentle walk to explore the fascinating world of fungi. Please notewe will not be collecting for the pot on this walk.

Meet: Main Visitor Car Park at Hopetoun House.

Cost: Grounds entry fee £4.75 adult £2.95 child (not suitable for under 12’s) Booking essential, please contact the ranger service on ranger@hopetoun. co.uk or 0131 319 3956

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SATURDAY 3RD NOVEMBER: Hopetoun House www.hopetoun.co.uk MONDAY 4TH NOVEMBER: Deer Park, Livingston www.deer-park.co.uk

SATURDAY 3RD NOVEMBER: Linlithgow Rugby Football Club - www.facebook.com/LinlithgowRFC/ MONDAY 5TH NOVEMBER: Callendar Park, Falkirk www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org

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CLUBS & CLASSES

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

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

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

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

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

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

WEST LOTHIAN GYMNASTICS Craigwillow Centre, Craigshill, Livingston Pre school classes for boys and girls, learn gymnastics in a fun and dedicated full time gymnastics facility. Classes lead by fully qualified coaches and morning, afternoon and weekend classes available for children 18 months 3 years and 3­5 years with direct progression to recreational pathway age 5 without waiting list. First class free, please contact westlothiangymnastics@gmail.com.

RAINBOW UNITS (Girls aged 5-7 years old) take place on Monday and Wednesday nights. For more information please visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/getinvolved or alternatively you can email us on westlothiangirlguiding@gmail.com.

BROWNIE UNITS (Girls aged 7-10 years old) take place on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. For more information please visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/getinvolved or alternatively you can email us on westlothiangirlguiding@gmail.com.

GUIDE UNIT (Girls aged 10-14 years old) take place on Wednesday night. For more information please visit www.girlguiding. org.uk/get-involved or alternatively you can email us on westlothiangirlguiding@ gmail.com.

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FIONA THOMSON SCHOOL OF DANCE Fun and friendly dance classes for age 5+ in East Calder ‘old’ Community Centre.

Classes in Tap, freestyle disco and Highland dance held on a Monday and Tuesday evening. First classes are free, we are open through out the summer holidays. For more information or to book a place contact us via facebook.com/ fionathomsonschoolofdance or email us at fiona@wlothian-danceschool.co.uk or phone 07786 438456

EAST CALDER YOGA WITH AMY Tues 11:30am - 12:30pm Gentle Vinyasa Flow, Jupiter Artland, Wilkieston Wed 7:00am - 8:00am Sunrise Yoga, East Calder Partnership Centre Fri 10:00am - 10:00am Gentle Vinyasa Flow, Jupiter Artland, Wilkieston W: www.yogawithamy.yoga E: amy@ yogawithamy.yoga T: 07717 377234.

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

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

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

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

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

YOGA FOR EVERYONE East Calder Partnership Centre. Wed 7.00pm – 8.30pm For further info contact Ruth Plevin: 01506204338 or ruth@sukha.co.uk EAST CALDER COLTS FC East Calder Park. Soccer school every Friday night and teams for all ages groups please check website for details www.eastcalderfc.co.uk/ EAST CALDER OLD FOLKS CLUB East Calder Partnership Centre. Last Thursday of the month, September to April 1.30pm -

3.30pm. Pensioners and non-pensioners welcome. Contact Carol Anne Murray (Sec).

EAST CALDER LADIES’ CIRCLE East Calder Partnership Centre. Second Thursday of the month, Sept to May at 1-3pm. Secretary: Mrs E Bennett, 73 Mansefield, East Calder, West Lothian EH53 0JE. EAST CALDER YOUTH CLUB East Calder Partnership Centre. Fri 6.15pm - 8.45pm. Ages 10 to 14 yrs. Cooking, football, baseball and other outdoor sports, pool, video games, board games and arts/crafts. Contact Gary Sneddon 01506 774473.

NEW MUMS GROUP This group is for new mums of any age. East Calder Partnership Centre. Mon 11.00am - 12.30pm. Free.

Contact health visitor via health centre for further details 01506 880582.

BREAST FEEDING SUPPORT GROUP East Calder Church Hall. Wednesday 11.30 am – 12.30 pm. Contact Health Visitors via Health Centre for further details 01506 880582 BINGO Pigeon Club, East Calder. Sun 8.00 - 10.00 All welcome BOYS BRIGADE East Calder Church Hall. Anchors (age 5 - 8) Fridays 6.30 7.30pm. Juniors (age 8 - 11) Fridays 6.45 - 8.15pm. Company Section (age 11-18).

Fridays 7.30 - 9.45pm. Call Jean Gilchrist 01506 880367 EAST CALDER PLAYGROUP Now located in East Calder Partnership Centre.

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

Contact Carol on 07748 053340.

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

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

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

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

Contact Jack Galloway on 077907 93889. www.eastcalderscouts.org.uk EAST CALDER YOUTH CLUB For P6 to S4, Fridays 6.30-8.30pm. Entry £1. Contact Errin Anderson Community Education Worker 01506 871278 EAST CALDER NEEDLECRAFT CLUB We are a group of ladies who would like to invite you to our weakly Thursday meetings, between 7 and 9.30 pm in the Partnership Centre. We enjoy a range of needlecrafts including cross stitch, embroidery, knitting, crochet, sewing.

Friendly tuition given. Our members range in age from 18 to 80. Outings include a trip to Hobby Craft in Glasgow, S.E.C.C. Also away day trips - something to please everyone. Tea and biscuits provided.

Please contact 01506 882427 for more information.

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EAST CALDER ...cont EAST CALDER OLD TYME DANCE CLUB East Calder Partnership Centre We meet Tuesday afternoons from 1 pm to 3 pm, and dance to live music from Iain MacPhail, accordionist. Beginners/learners are very welcome to join us in this very friendly club.

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

Wednesdays at 9.30am and 11.30am.

Contact Sue on 07803 520781 for more information.

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

KIRKNEWTON YOGA WITH AMY Thurs 9.30am - 10.30am, Beginner Yoga, The Green Room Thurs 8:15pm - 9:15pm, Vinyasa Flow, Kirknewton Village Hall.

W: www.yogawithamy.yoga E: amy@ yogawithamy.yoga T: 07717 377234.

COMMUNITY PLAYGROUPS KIRKNEWTON Kirknewton Village Hall Main Street, EH27 8AH. Manager Claire Contact: 07958530681. Open Tues, Wed and Friday 9:15 to 11:30am £7.50 per session.

RAINBOW UNIT (Girls aged 5-7 years old) take place on Wednesday night. For more information please visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved or alternatively you can email us on westlothiangirlguiding@gmail.com.

BROWNIE UNIT (Girls aged 7-10 years old) take place on Tuesday and Wednesday night. For more information please visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/getinvolved or alternatively you can email us on westlothiangirlguiding@gmail.com.

GUIDE UNIT (Girls aged 10-14 years old) take place on Monday night. For more information please visit www.girlguiding. org.uk/get-involved or alternatively you can email us on westlothiangirlguiding@ gmail.com.

MINI & ME A local group combing play and music held weekly on Tuesday’s in Kirknewton Village Hall, 1:30 - 2:45 and cost £1.50 per family. Ideal from Birth to pre-school. Contact Amanda on 07814055499 for more info or go to our Facebook Page; Kirknewton Mini & Me. (Classes don’t run during school holidays) POTTER AROUND Overton Farm, Kirknewton. www.potteraround.co.uk Glad to be open again! We would like to thank all our customers for their good wishes and understanding after the storm damage sustained in Storm Ali. Fingers crossed for no more storms this year....

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

MUSICAL MINI & ME Kirknewton Village Hall Mondays (Fortnightly) 2pm-2.45pm.

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

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.

KIRKNEWTON RUNNERS Meet at Kirknewton Park every Monday at 19.30 KIRKNEWTON STOMPERS Walking group, meeting at Kirknewton Park entrance on Park Terrace. Every Wed 7.30pm. Join the group on the community facebook page where people post details of the walk, or any other time they are walking.

HATTON SPORTS CLUB Tennis and squash. Burnwynd, Kirknewton. Social and competitive play. LTA-qualified tennis coaches. Contact Carol Blamire 01506 880208 SIMPLY PLAY Kaspars Out of School Care for Kirknewton. Kirknewton Primary School. Mon – Thu 3.15-6.00pm, Fri 12.30 – 6.00. Call 07871 791000 KIRKNEWTON WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Come and join us for a friendly evening of craft, demonstrations and fun. 2nd Thursday of each month, 7.15pm in Kirknewton Church Hall.

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.

BOOKBUG Songs and Stories for 0-5-years old, Kirknewton Church Hall Thursdays 10.45am – 11.15am weekly during term time.

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 YOGA WITH AMY Mon 6:30pm - 7:45pm Ashtanga Beginner Level, Mid Calder Institute Hall. Mon 8:00pm - 9:30pm Ashtanga Level 1, Mid Calder Institute Hall W: www.yogawithamy.yoga E: amy@ yogawithamy.yoga T: 07717 377234.

RAINBOW UNIT (Girls aged 5-7 years old) take place on Wednesday night. For more information please visit www.girlguiding. org.uk/get-involved or alternatively you can email us on westlothiangirlguiding@ gmail.com.

BROWNIE UNIT (Girls aged 7-10 years old) take place on Tuesday night. For more information please visit www.girlguiding. org.uk/get-involved or alternatively you can email us on westlothiangirlguiding@ gmail.com.

GUIDE UNIT (Girls aged 10-14 years old) take place on Wednesday night. For more information please visit www.girlguiding. org.uk/get-involved or alternatively you can email us on westlothiangirlguiding@ gmail.com.

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

STAR HARMONIES Musical Theatre School. Mid Calder Institue Hall.Tuesdays 10-30-11am- Baby Starz; 11-15-11-45amLittle Starz. Other classes in Polbeth. Black Bull Inn Thursdays 6:10-7:10pm Liv’n Harmoneez Kids/Teenz Choir; 7:30-9:30pm 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-caldercolts.org. Contact Carole 883934.

Contact@mid-calder-colts.org.

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

Please email midcalderbabygroup@gmail. com for more details.

YOGA CLASSES Masonic Hall.

Wednesday evening class 7.30 -9pm.

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

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

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POLBETH STAR HARMONIES Musical Theatre School Polbeth Harwood Church.

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

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

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

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

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

Different play activities every week.

PUMPHERSTON UNITED FC Four groups, including a soccer school for 5-12 yrs (Thur 6.00pm - 7.30pm); 1998 age group (Tuesdays); 1997 age group (Mon and Wed) and 1995 age group (Mon and Wed). Training at Pumpherston Recreation Park. For more information, please email feedback@pumpherston-united.co.uk

WEST CALDER COMMUNITY PLAYGROUPS WEST CALDER West Calder Community Centre, Dickson Street, EH55 8DZ Manager Julie. Contact: 07591734155 Open Monday to Thursday 9:15 to 11:30am £7.50 per session.

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 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

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from Patchwork & Quilting to Knitting & Spinning, or to get you started try making our beginners quilt! We meet up on a Wednesday Evening from 7pm to 9pm at The Stick & Cane Shop, Unit 5 Polbeth Industrial Estate, Polbeth, West Calder EH55 8TJ. For more information: email: woolyquilters@gmail.com or find us on facebook.

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CHURCHES WEST KIRK OF CALDER & POLBETH HARWOOD CHURCH West Kirk of Calder Service 9.45am every Sunday; Polbeth Harwood Church Service 11.15am every Sunday. Minister: Rev Dr Jonanda Groenewald, 3 Johnsburn Road, Balerno, EH14 7DN. Tel 0131-261-7977 KIRKNEWTON AND EAST CALDER CHURCH Kirknewton Services: 9.45am in Kirknewton Church, Station Road.

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

EnerJ (Sunday School) available. Crèche available. Minister: Rev Alistair Cowper, 8 Manse Court, East Calder, EH53 0HF. Tel 01506 357083.

Our website: www.knec4jesus.org.uk has full details of current services/activities.

MID CALDER Services 10.30 every Sunday in the Kirk of Calder, Main St, Mid Calder. Sunday School and crèche available. Pumpherston services - The Kirk of Calder also holds fortnightly services on Wednesday mornings at 10:15 at the Pumpherston Institute Hall. The website www.kirkofcalder.com has full details of current activities/services.

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.

ACROSS: 7. Digest, 8. Eroded, 9. Clog, 10. Yachting, 11. Robbing, 13.

Fiend, 15. Minus, 16. Request, 18. Eighteen, 19. Iced, 21. Famous, 22. Ornate.

DOWN: 1. Dill, 2. Neighbourhood, 3. Staying, 4. Mercy, 5. Contributions, 6. Remnants, 12. Original, 14. Reunion, 17. Cease, 20. Eats.

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