Konect Linlithgow November 2017

NOVEMBER 2017

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Awareness for premmie babies in West Lothian Plus local Recipe: Snickerdoodles businesses, community WHEN CRAIGLOCKHART information & more!

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The community magazine for the Linlithgow area

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WHAT’S ON

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ovember is Prematurity Awareness Month and our charity interview this month ties in with this – I interviewed the West Lothian-based Community Ambassador for the charity Bliss, who work with families of preterm babies; see page 14 and please consider joining in the walk she has arranged on 17th November in Livingston.

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

For the local history column my attention was drawn to some new research that revealed the Edinburgh location of a famous meeting of the three great anti-war poets, Owen, Sassoon and Graves; so I’ve written an article on the Edinburgh background to some of that poetry, see pages 28-30.

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

Thanks for reading Konect!

Helen-Jane, Editor hj@konectdirectory.co.uk COVER IMAGE: Beautiful autumnal colours throughout West Lothian!

FEATURES Linlithgow Tree of Light Health & Beauty Charity of the Month Garden Project Property Matters Recipe & Food Notes Local History Vet’s Tip Parents in West Lothian Music Review

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COMPETITIONS & PUZZLES Crossword & Sudoku

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COMMUNITY What’s On Clubs & Classes

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

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COMMUNITY

Linlithgow Grange Rotary Club is once again promoting the Tree of Light this Christmas. This fund-raising initiative raises money for voluntary bodies which support those whose lives have been blighted with infirmity of body or mind and their carers in the Linlithgow area.

For those amongst us who have lost someone near and dear, the Rotary Tree of Light is a special way of marking thanks for the happy memories held, particularly at Christmas. This special tree, located outside the present Linlithgow Library, will be illuminated from late November to early January. Dedications will be displayed in the library window.

Currently there are about 90,000 people in Scotland living with dementia, approximately half of which live in the community. This is set to increase significantly as our population ages with its attendant costs to social and care services.

Without the appropriate professional and voluntary support services, it would be harder for them to do so. It is appropriate, therefore, that the Rotary Tree of Light raises funds that will aid the organisations and carers that help those to live at home where possible and appropriate.

Dalyell House, offers day care support for the frail elderly. It provides a safe environment for social interaction and tasks to keep their minds and bodies active.

St Michael’s Hospital administers palliative and respite care as part of the NHS. The League of Friends of St Michael’s Hospital is a charitable organisation associated with the hospital that helps give relief to those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Money raised by Linlithgow’s Tree of Light will go towards creating a Garden of Remembrance to help give comfort to patients and to hospital visitors.

Linlithgow Link provides a monthly Caring Café and even a Burns Supper for Alzheimer’s sufferers. Carers of West Lothian, amongst a range of services, offer courses for carers to teach coping mechanisms that will help them manage better with their role.

Donation forms can be obtained from a number of High Street outlets, the list of which is on the dedicated website, www.linlithgowtreeoflight.org.uk. Donation forms can also be downloaded from there.

Names of those loved ones who are being remembered will be listed on a Roll of Dedication both in the present Linlithgow library window over Christmas as well as on the website throughout the year. Dedications are being accepted now.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

Milk.

It does a body good.

Or does it?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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For years we’ve been told that milk is good for us – that we need it in our diet for calcium – to help us grow and strengthen our bones.

But emerging research is questioning these health claims and between 2014-2016 UK milk sales fell by £240 million. Why is this happening?

One issue concerns the intensive farming of cows, filling them with antibiotics and feeding them on grains – and the effect of that on humans. Another is the fact that milk is one of the seven most allergenic foods and lactose intolerance can trigger health problems such as acne, hay fever, bloating, increased mucus production, eczema and joint pain.

So what should you drink? If you’re not intolerant to milk then I’d recommend full fat and organic, to benefit from the fat soluble vitamins. Alternatively, try goat’s milk or one of the many non-dairy alternatives now available such as unsweetened almond milk.

Whatever you drink, maintain your calcium levels by: eating lots of green leafy vegetables, fruit, beans, seeds and nuts, calcium fortified cereals and bread; taking a vitamin D supplement in the winter and including weight bearing activities such as brisk walking in your daily routine.

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CHARITY OF THE MONTH

LITTLE LIGHT WALK FOR WORLD PREMATURITY DAY 17TH NOVEMBER 2017

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“It’s about being a listening ear, as someone who understands what it feels like, reducing the feeling of isolation, answering questions and reassuring parents that support is available.”

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

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

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

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Happy Treasure Hunting!

Whether you are a child, or just a child at heart, collecting bits and pieces from a walk outdoors or in the garden is quite addictive.

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

It’s fascinating to look closely at seed heads, cones, skeletonised leaves, dried flower heads, snail shells… the list of finds is endless.

Encouraging kids to look closely at these bits of treasure stimulates their imaginations and creativity and as well as being fun it is also a free project that will entertain you as well as them.

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

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

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

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

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

When a property goes on show, it is marketed intensely in the neighbourhood so that every neighbour is aware that the property is for sale. If they know anyone who is buying, they are highly likely to invite them round to see the property, or at least look at it on their behalf.

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

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

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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FOOD & DRINK

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Flatten each ball of mixture slightly with your fingertips.

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LOCAL HISTORY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DULCE ET DECORUM EST (LAST VERSE)

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

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

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

Craiglockhart) Thus three of the because he was deemed...insane. He had most significant English literary figures of the published an anti-war protest and was refusing to 20th century met at Baberton Golf Club. Owen is return to the hellish front lines, actions for which he often referred to as perhaps the most powerful would have been court marshalled and potentially war poet in English literature, and according executed. He was spared because his to historian Neil McLennan, “The boost fellow officer, the writer and poet Robert Owen received from being endorsed by two Graves, had persuaded the authorities that established figures inspired him to write Dulce he was suffering from shell shock. et Decorum est and Anthem for Doomed Youth, regarded as two of the most influential poems of Another event seems to the 20th century. This meeting was key to Owen’s have been the catalyst for success - it connects Owen to Graves and development of one of the founds their friendship. Graves invites Owen most powerful anti-war to his January 1918 London wedding - you KONECT LINLITHGOW | 29

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

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

BUSTER THE DOG

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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I’ve written in this column before about the increase in overweight animals we see at the clinic – now I’d like to highlight one of the most serious dangers those excess pounds can cause.

Diabetes – where the body doesn’t produce any or enough of the hormone insulin – is a potentially lifethreatening condition in humans and pets. I can’t emphasis enough how much better prevention is – there is no cure and although it can be managed, it is expensive and time-consuming for owners.

While diabetes has several causes, being overweight is a key factor and we are seeing far more cases, especially in cats, due to them being too heavy. If your pet is on the podgy side, ask your vet for advice on diet and shedding the flab.

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One of the earliest symptoms is increased thirst caused by the animal’s body trying to keep up with the fluid loss diabetes causes. Coupled with that comes increased urination. You are also likely to see increased hunger – as the body can’t absorb the sugars from food – but also weight loss, for the same reason.

If you suspect your pet has diabetes, ask your vet for a blood test. Treatment can include injections of insulin and regular glucose level checks but your pet will still be more prone to urinary trac infections and eyesight problems. So if weight is an issue, act now before it’s too late.

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VISIT WEST LOTHIAN

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

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

The historic village of Kirknewton are holding a fireworks event on November 2nd followed on the 4th by the annual fireworks and bonfire display held at the iconic Hopetoun House. This year’s theme at Hopetoun is ‘Fire and Ice!’ Information at www.hopetoun.co.uk

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Linlithgow is going to be home to some of Scotland’s most beautiful voices this month as the Royal Conservatoire Voices take to St Michael’s Parish Church. This concert will offer a variety of group and solo performances with a wonderful mix of music styles.

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

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

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

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

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PARENTS IN WEST LOTHIAN

“ Paper Pants! ”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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WHAT’S ON

WHAT’S ON | LINLITHGOW SATURDAY 4TH NOVEMBER

Hopetoun House Fireworks & Bonfire 4pm - 7pm This year’s Fire & Ice’ theme combines magnificently to create our hottest fireworks event yet!

Blazing pre-show entertainment, fully charged food & drink stalls, a scorching bonfire and the coolest fireworks finale set against the glacial backdrop of Hopetoun House. Full price tickets: Adults £14/Children £7.00 (+£1 booking fee). Tickets from www.hubtickets.co.uk.

SUNDAY 5TH NOVEMBER

Fireworks at Deer Park 7.30pm sharp for display. Dine & Display or Display only tickets available, see www.deer-park.co.uk for details and booking.

SATURDAY 11TH NOVEMBER

Highland Society Monthly Ceilidh Strathbrock Community Centre, Broxburn. Members £6.00. Non-Members £7.00. 7.30pm to 11.00pm.

Music by Frank Morrison Trio. Piper Alvis Kerr and singer John Caskie.

SUNDAY 19TH NOVEMBER

Winter Warmer Walk at Blackness With Historic Environment Scotland. Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Blackness Bay on the shore of the Firth of Forth. Learn what makes this area such a special place. Discover all about the wildlife inhabiting this internationally important stretch of shoreline. 1pm to 2.30pm. Free, but booking essential – contact 0131 652 8150 or email rangers@hes.scot SATURDAY 25TH NOVEMBER

Linlithgow Farmers Market & Annual Advent Fayre Children’s entertainment & Santa Claus at the Cross throughout the day; a craft fair in St. Peter’s Church, High Street, 10am- 4pm; raft fair in the Burgh Halls 10am – 3pm, where you can also visit Mrs Claus in her grotto. A charity street fair at The Cross, with the monthly farmers market taking place at the Vennel.

From 2pm - 4pm enjoy the Line Gallery Exhibition and mulled wine.

The torchlight procession departs Lowport Primary School at 5pm. Get there by 4.30pm for the distribution of the torches The procession will end at The Cross, where there will be carol singing followed by switching on of the Christmas tree lights at 6pm.

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SATURDAY 25TH NOVEMBER

Winter Concert Linlithgow String Orchestra annual Winter Concert playing pieces by Corelli, Albinoni, Schubert, Tchaikovsky, Warlock, Purcell and Parry. Entry by donation, with proceeds going to Linlithgow Heritage Trust’s New Museum Project. St.Michael’s Parish Church, Linlithgow 7.30pm – 9.30pm FRIDAY 1ST DEC TO SUNDAY 3RD DEC

Hopetoun Christmas Shopping Fair Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, EH30 9SL. Soak in the festive atmosphere, shop at 60 stands offering a wide range of high quality and unusual gifts and enjoy Christmas entertainment. A welcome release from the pre-Christmas rush of high street shopping. Ample free parking. The Stables Tearoom offers homemade savory dishes and heavenly sweet treats. The tearoom will also be offering a luxurious festive afternoon tea and pre booking for this is essential *. The event and the Stables Tearoom is open from 10am – 4.30pm each day.

Entry £6 per person with a donation given to charity.

Concessions: Disabled £3.00; Children ( 5 – 15 years) £1.00. Children aged 4 and under are free. *Afternoon tea will be served in the Carriage Room and bookings for this event will open late October/ early November. ***Please note that a lot of our exhibitors do not accept Credit Cards so please remember to bring cash as there are no cash withdraw facilities on-site.

Call 0131 331 2451 for details/bookings.

SUNDAY 3RD DECEMBER

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

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MUSIC REVIEW

Don’t lose your Spark!

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

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

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

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

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

The monthly music review is contributed by James Kerr. James presents the Regal Music Club show on Regal Radio (www.regal-radio.net) and is a member of the local band ‘Snakeskin Shoe Review’.

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The Rotary Club of Linlithgow & Bo’ness presents

The Glasgow Phoenix Choir Annual Christmas Concert St Michael's Parish Church Linlithgow Sat 2nd Dec 2017 at 7.30 pm Doors open 7.00pm.

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CLUBS & CLASSES

SANGSCHULE NEW!

We are a friendly and informal group who meet together to sing and learn new songs from our tutors. Meeting most Wednesdays in termtime in Linlithgow Academy staff room, 7.30 - 9.30pm All welcome, no experience needed, no need to read music. Under-16s must be accompanied. More details from Susan on 01506 843592, and on our website www.angelfire.com/folk/sangschule/programme.html LINLITHGOW NIBBLE & NATTER NEW!

Are you over 60? Looking to get out and meet some new people?

Come and join our fortnightly get together in Longcroft Hall, Linlithgow, where we enjoy coming together and meeting new people. Have a chat and a choice of biscuits and cakes with a cup of tea. A welcoming atmosphere awaits you! Cost is just £1 and all are welcome. If you’d like more information get in touch with Cyrenians OPAL (Older People, Active Lives) service on 01506 815815 or email opal@cyrenians.scot LINLITHGOW WRITERS CIRCLE

We meet every second Wednesday in the Linlithgow Tap in Linlithgow, from 7.30pm until 10pm. It’s for aspiring writers in and around Linlithgow to come together and write, share our work for critique and make some writing friends. It’s free to come along. For further details email: linlithgowwriters@gmail.com or search for us on Facebook.

2ND WEST LOTHIAN SCOUTS

The Scout Hall, 6 Dog Well Wynd, Linlithgow. Beavers (age 6-8) meet Wednesdays; Cubs (age 8 - 10.5) meet Mondays; Two Scouts troops (age 10.5 -14) meet Wednesdays and Thursdays. Contact Group Scout Leader Nick Moody at scouts2wl@hotmail.co.uk. Substantial waiting lists for all sections - new adult volunteers always welcome.

THE CARING CAFE

Low Port Centre, 1 Blackness Road, Linlithgow, EH49 7HZ. The Caring Cafe is a meeting place where people with dementia and their carers have a chance to meet others in a similar situation. Meets monthly on the 3rd Wednesday of every month 10am - 12noon (Lunch available after the café in the Lowport Centre cafeteria). For people who are able to attend safely on their own or who are accompanied by someone to support them. Contact Margaret or May from Linlithgow Link on 01506 845137 or emailCo-ordinator@linlithgowlink.org.uk LINLITHGOW BRIDGE PLAYGROUP

Chalmers Hall, Main Street, Linlithgow Bridge. Tue-Thu: 9:15 am - 11:45 am during term time. No minimum number of sessions. £7 per session. For more information contact lbplaygroup@gmail.com LINLITHGOW SPEAKERS

Are you and your staff interested in improving speaking in public and leadership skills? Do you know about Toastmasters? Linlithgow Speakers is a local voluntary group that can help develop these skills. We are looking for new members in Linlithgow. Come and visit on Tuesday night (we meet every second Tuesday at 7.30 at the Low Port Centre in Linlithgow. Please contact me for more information: Sheila Fraser 01506 650953 or 07968 233324.

LINLITHGOW KEEP FIT CLUB

We meet every Thursday from 19:00 - 21:00 at the gym at the rear of Linlithgow Academy. We have limited spaces for new male members.

We resume on the 27th August. Call Brian on 07984 930235 or email gallacherbrian@hotmail.com for further information.

LINLITHGOW STRING ORCHESTRA

The Linlithgow String Orchestra for adults (18+) with a minimum standard Grade 5 meet weekly on Monday’s 7.30-9.30pm at Linlithgow Masonic Lodge (2 Market Lane, Linlithgow). New players from Linlithgow and the surrounding areas are welcome.

Please bring music stands. Please contact us in advance on: linlithgowstringorchestra@gmail.com or search for us on Facebook.

BADMINTON CLUB

Small, friendly club meets Wednesday evenings at Lowport Centre, 7-9pm. We are looking for new members who have played before.

Adults only please.

PUB THEOLOGY Starting September. St Michael’s Parish Church at the Four Mary’s. Live bands, questions about life, beer and pub food. All perspectives welcome.

LINLITHGOW AND DISTRICT EMBROIDERS GUILD Linlithgow and District Branch of the Embroiderers Guild meet the last Wednesday of the month in Linlithgow Academy Library from 7pm till 9pm, September to May. Variety of Speakers and classes.

Beginner or experienced, or not a stitcher all are welcome.

SUNSHINE SINGALONG Kirk Hall, St Michael’s Parish Church, second Thursday every month 12 – 1.30pm. Caring for those living with memory loss. Light lunch then singing your favourite songs. A warm welcome awaits you, no church connection needed, just turn up on the day. Disabled parking in the Vennel Car Park adjacent to Kirk Hall.

SEEDLINGS – TOTS AND TODDLERS CHURCH St Michael’s Church Hall, Thursday’s 10-11am. Bring your 0-5 year old children or grandchildren for craft activities and singing. Coffee, cake, new friends. Just come along on the morning.

SCOTTISH SENIORS COMPUTER CLUB Star and Garter (The Bistro Café), Station Road. Wednesday nights 7pm – 9pm. For the over 50s to find out what you can do with your computer, laptop, iPad/tablet or smartphone device. Enjoy the experience; learn and share! Contact: Dougie Baird, Linlithgow Computer Club. Call 07929 120129 or just call in.

PHYSIO LED PILATES The Scout Hall in Linlithgow, Monday evenings 6pm & 7pm and Sunday mornings at 10am. The Old Pavilion in Linlithgow Wednesday evenings 6:30pm.

At Physio Led Pilates you can feel assured that exercises will be performed safely, effectively and modified to the appropriate level for you under the expert guidance of an experienced Physiotherapist. For booking and further information please see www.physioledpilates.com MONTHLY MINDFULNESS MEDITATION & QIGONG CLASS Starting Sunday 12th March 1:15-3:45 at The Old Pavilion at Linlithgow Cricket Ground. FREE class for cancer patients (past and present) and their families / carers and friends - no experience required. Email: Trish@bosombudsofscotland for more information.

All details are on our website: www.bosombudsofscotland.org RAINBOWS, BROWNIES, GUIDES AND SENIOR SECTION Rainbow units (girls 5 - 7 years) Mon, Wed & Thurs nights in Linlithgow. Brownie units (girls 7 - 10 years) Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs nights in Linlithgow. Guide units (girls 10 - 14 years) Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri nights in Linlithgow. Senior Section unit (girls 14 - 25 years) Fri nights. For more information see www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved or email westlothiangirlguiding@gmail.com.

FORTH VALLEY ORIENTEERS Come and try orienteering! Learn to navigate with a map and compass with FVO club coaches. Newcomers classes will be running on specific Saturdays in September and October at Beecraigs Country Park.

Junior classes for ages 9-13 years old (with or without parent). Adult newcomer classes for all ages. £5 per session. Contact Jen Leonard on 01506 843552 or membership@fvo.org.uk for more information.

MALE VOICE CHOIR We meet every Monday from 19:45 in the Rugby Club. If you would like to come and try us out please do. Or if you have any questions please phone Chris Thomas on 07823 884802.

STEP TOGETHER FAMILY SUPPORT, LINLITHGOW Support for those affected by the addictive behaviour of a loved one. Being in a close relationship with someone struggling with addiction can be a painful, frustrating and lonely journey. Our group focuses on establishing healthier relationships with our loved one and others, restoring balance to our lives and developing more helpful coping strategies. We meet in the evening on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month. For more information call or text 07592 226917.

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