Konect Livingston February 2015

FEBRUARY 2015

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FEATURES

Konect CafĂŠ Crawl Newtown Roller Girls plus local businesses, community information and more!

The community magazine for Livingston

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Regulars

Welcome to the first Konect of 2015!

We’ve got some great competitions to start the year in this issue – The Fragrance Shop in Livingston are giving away two bottles of a new luxury fragrance - see page 19 and hurry to get your entry in as the competition closes in time for Valentines Day! Also Howden Park Centre are giving away tickets to a fantastic comedy night, see page 47 for details.

During the cold winter months, our local cafés keep us fuelled with hot drinks, hot food and comforting home baking in a warm atmosphere to meet up with friends, colleagues or just to relax. So I’ve put together a guide in this issue for you to discover some independent cafés in the local area and a bit further afield.

Business spotlights, technology and other regular columns are all here. If you’ve got something interesting and different going on that you’d like to share with the local community, do get in touch and we may be able to feature your story in an upcoming issue.

Thought for the Month 20 Technology 24 Property Matters 28 Recipe 48 Style 51 Music Review 56

Competitions and Puzzles Fragrance Shop competition 19 Crossword 46 Sudoku 46 Howden Park competition 47 Kids Puzzles 54

Community What’s on 56 Useful Information 56 Clubs & Classes 58 Index of Advertisers 62

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by Helen-Jane Shearer

FEATURE

K onect Café Crawl

A round-up of independent local cafés

I love cafés. They’re for meeting, escaping, talking, working, reading; for a quick meal or a leisurely coffee. Owners lovingly bring a little bit of their dream to their café. For some, it’s about beautiful décor and ambience; for others it’s speciality food or an obsession with the coffee itself. Cafés are all different, so there’s one for every occasion and every mood. We embarked on a café crawl to visit as many as possible in the areas our magazines cover. Use this guide to discover one that you didn’t know about, either close home or a little further afield...

buzzing with customers and there is a kids’ corner.

Huge thistle-inspired lamp pendants hang from the ceiling, there is a good atmosphere and it’s clearly a popular local café.

11 Main Street, West Calder, EH55 8BY. Tel 01506 873322. Open Mon - Fri 8.00 am - 4.00 pm & Sat 8.30 am - 4.00 pm.

Little Whispers Café

is tucked away off the Main Street in West Calder within Little Whispers shop.

This small café has a peaceful, sanctuary-like atmosphere.

Their cakes are baked on the premises by owners Carol and Steve, who is a qualified chef. They don’t do a full lunch menu, but it’s a perfect spot for a quiet drink and quality cake. They offer a cup reading service (tea leaves or coffee grounds).

48 Main Street, West Calder, EH55 8DR. Tel 01506 253467. Open 10am – 4pm Mon to Fri and 10am – 3pm Saturday.

Almondell Café, East Calder,

Coffee Cup Café, Deans

The Coffee Cup

, Deans, Livingston - run by Deans resident Val, it is one of Livingston’s very few (only?) independent café owned by a local person, which makes it special to start with! Val wanted to create somewhere nice in Deans for people to meet up for a coffee or snack. There is a cosy corner with sofa and kids’ toys. The café is particularly popular for Val’s monthly themed-nights – she runs Chinese nights, Indian nights, Greek nights etc which are incredibly good value.

118 Carmondean Centre, Deans. EH54 8TD. Open Mon-Sat 8am-3pm and Sunday 9am-3pm.

Thistles Coffee Shop, West

Calder, is named after the landmark Thistle Tower that used to be located a few buildings down. We sampled soup of the day here – a very generous sized serving. The café was

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within Veitch’s Garden Centre is run by professional chef Lydia who has selected the menu based on over 10 years catering experience. Breakfasts, lunches, hot snacks and home-baking – the cheesecakes seem particularly popular! It has a homely and relaxed atmosphere with a mixture of table seating and sofa/coffee table area for relaxing. The proceeds are used to fund Lydia’s charity work in Zimbabwe.

Within Veitch’s Garden Centre, East Calder, EH53 0ET. Tel: 07955 382042. (The café has been closed during January but re-opens on 26th Jan).

Open 7 days 10am - 4.30pm.

Bus Stop Café

, Bathgate is bright and quirky. There are plenty of tables and the walls are lined with vintage china and tea pots, most of which have been donated by Bathgate residents. You order your food at the counter that looks like a domestic kitchen, complete with fridge covered in magnets, and you can see café owner Pinar or other staff members preparing your food fresh right there. Also sells old-fashioned sweets.

24 South Bridge Street, Bathgate, EH48 1TL. Open Mon to Sat 8.00am -16.30pm.

Cupcake Café Bar, Torphichen

1912

, Bathgate – in the renovated landmark building, beautifully furnished to make the most of its architectural features, including the feature window facing towards Glasgow Road, and a mezzanine level above the bar. Quality food, free wifi, good atmosphere. In the evenings it transforms into a bar with regular live music. Their approach was summed up for me by the owner when they opened, who said, “If you feel like a glass of champagne with your stovies, why not?”

2 South Bridge Street, Bathgate, EH48 1TW. Tel 01506 633133. Open Sun - Thurs 11am to late, Fri - Sat 9.30am to late.

East Meets West, Bathgate is

run by a local family whose idea is to offer a range of Indian food along with Scottish favourites. The premises was formerly a café which had become run-down so they have re-fitted from scratch to stamp their own personality on it and have put a lot of thought into the menu.

There is a comfy sofa area. Free wifi.

6 North Bridge Street, Bathgate, EH48 4PS. Open Mon - Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm.

Partnership Centre Café,

Bathgate is operated by local catering company Food Creations, who have outlets all across West Lothian and run a busy events catering business. The Partnership Centre Café is conveniently located in the same building as the library and many council services, is bright and airy and serves all the usual favourite lunches and hot snacks.

Cupcake Café Bar, Torphichen

is in a country setting so there’s plenty of room for a garden with several picnic tables, which I’m sure will be great in

the warmer weather. I visited on a cold January day though and enjoyed their heart-warming cream of mushroom soup - made from scratch on site – and Brodies coffee. There was plenty of friendly banter and some regular customers who are self-appointed scone experts reckon they are the best scones anywhere! And of course as the name suggest, there are cupcakes galore, which, like all the food, are made on site. Free Wifi.

Westerwood Farm, Torphichen.

Open 7 days 9am -4pm.

Hopetoun Deli, Bathgate

opened in October last year. It’s a small premises with 5 tables and is very busy behind the scenes making food for the catering and delivery service side of the business.

They make as much of their food as possible on site, and offer breakfasts, sandwiches, paninis, pastas and salads (they don’t do any fried food) for sit in or takeaway. Monthly meal deals, Italian Aroma coffee and a selection of teas.

54 Hopetoun Street, Bathgate, EH48 4EU. Tel 07788 378317. Open Mon 8.00am – 3pm, Tues to Sat 8.00 – 4pm.

Café Y u m Y u m, Bathgate

opens at 6am for all the early birds who like to get their cooked breakfast on the way out to work! “I’m here at 5.30am anyway doing the baking for the day, so I may as well open up and serve breakfast!” All the usual home-baked favourites are made fresh daily – stovies, macaroni, toasties, hot-filled rolls, soups etc as well as cakes, cheesecakes and other sweet treats. Free wifi, plenty of room and a bright corner location. 1 Jarvey Street, Bathgate, EH48 4EZ. Tel: 01506 635305.

Open 6am – 4pm Mon to Sat.

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The Corner Café, Currie, is

partitioned off the end of the room and turned it into a really cosy little café/restaurant, serving excellent Italian coffees (probably my favourite coffee is here of all the ones I’ve tried – smooth and sweet enough to take with no sugar) and amazing home baking during the day. They have a deli counter and on Friday and Saturday they serve real foodie food in the evenings.

36 Main Street, Balerno, EH14 7EH. Tel 07790 377648. Open Mon to Fri 9am -5pm, Sat 9am-3pm, Sun 10am-2.30pm.

The Bistro is open for meals Fri & Sat 6pm – 10pm.

Riccarton Garden Centre Coffee Shop, Currie offers a very

, Currie is the new one on the block, opened just before Christmas. Owned by a local businessman, it has been refurbished and is light and spacious. The furniture gives it a pub-like appearance at first glance but there are touches that are definitely more café-like – an interesting mixture and the explanation is in the name! The food we tried was good (paninis, soup with warm bread, creamy mushrooms) and the table service also good. They do tapas on a Tuesday evening. Looking forward to finding out more as they get established.

Free wifi.

4-5 Pentland View Court, Currie, EH14 5NP. Tel: 0131 4492828. Open Mon – Fri from 8.30 - late, Sat/Sun 10am - late.

spacious and charmingly furnished with mis-matched wooden tables and chairs painted in creams/pastels or bare wood, giving it a relaxed farmhouse feel. When I visited for a pre-Christmas catch-up with a friend, there was a buzz and good atmosphere. There is a large gluten-f ree section on the menu. The café is table service and the food and coffee we had that day was great.

20 Lanark Road West, Currie, EH14 5NY. Tel 0131 449 3153. Open Mon to Fri 8.30am – 5pm, Sat 10am – 5pm, Sun 10am – 4pm.

extensive menu with loads of filling choices for baps, paninis, baguettes, tortillas, jacket potatoes, not to mention salads, soups and specials dishes. The café is spacious but is subdivided into sections, giving each area a cosier feel, including a raised area with a few tables and children’s play area, and a conservatory.

Riccarton Garden Centre, Riccarton Mains Road, Currie, EH14 5AA. Open Mon to Sat 9am-5pm, Sunday 10am-5pm. Tel 0131 449 4004.

Molly’s, Juniper Green, celebrated

its first birthday last month, and while you may know Molly’s for their coffee and cakes (owner Sarah runs cake and sugar craft classes) they now offer light lunches too - soups, filled rolls etc. Everything is made on site – the day I was there the scones had sold out by 11am, so I had one from the second fresh batch of the day! (according to one of Sarah’s other customers they are the “best scones in Edinburgh...”). Free wifi.

563 Lanark Road, Juniper Green, EH14 5DB. Tel 0131 610 0665. Open 9am-4pm Mon - Thurs and Sat; Fridays 9.30-4pm.

Merlot & Mocha

Woods Deli, Juniper Green, are

very proud of their food, and judging by the excellent salted caramel brownie I sampled here, justifiably so! (They sell 40 trays of this brownie every week, so I’m not the only one who thinks it’s pretty good!). The coffee has been carefully selected from Italy and all cooking and baking is done on site. On Thurs, Fri and Sat evenings it is Woods Bistro serving high quality meals (“I like to think we set the standard for gastro food in this area.”).

Open Mon to Sat 9am – 5pm, Sunday 10am – 5pm.

(Bistro open Thus to Sat 6pm-midnight).

Letterbox Bistro

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Albyn Veterinary Practice in Broxburn is one of a very few practices in Scotland (and the only one in West Lothian) to have invested in a laser machine to offer this treatment. The benefits of laser light therapy are subject to much research due to its potential for promoting healing and pain reduction, and this is making its way into veterinary medicine as well as human medicine. So, keen to offer a range of treatment options to their customers, Albyn Vets acquired a laser treatment machine in November. They have been treating a wide range of injuries and ailments with it and so far the feedback has been very positive.

“Every case is different so it’s impossible to say exactly whether the laser treatment could completely replace an existing treatment plan” explains practice-owner Kathryn. “But it can help with a wide range of conditions including reducing swelling, reducing pain and speeding the healing process.” For example, a treatment along the incision immediately after surgery can significantly reduce healing time. Acute conditions such as skin wounds, bites, allergies, dermatitis, burns and

sprains and fractures will benefit both in terms of healing and pain relief; and chronic conditions such as periodontal disease, degenerative joint disease or arthritis can be treated to help with pain management. Older pets who have aches and pains or decreased mobility can benefit from a course of laser therapy. In fact any pet in pain or discomfort is a candidate, and the vets at Albyn Vets will be delighted to advise and recommend the best treatment for your pet’s condition. One of the first candidates was Kathryn’s own dog who had laser treatment for a toe injury and responded very well.

Unlike conventional drugs, laser light treatment is free from any side-effects – your pet just feels a gentle warmth over the area treated (they can’t tell us, of course, but that is what human patients describe!) and it takes just a few minutes. It can be applied without touching the painful area so is ideal for very sensitive tissues. The light energy delivered by the laser interacts with the cells, increasing blood flow and promoting healing.

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INTERVIEW WITH

A founder of the New Town Roller Girls

Victoria Tickle speaks to one of the founders of an exciting new sports team in West Lothian...

New Town Roller Girls are Livingston’s only female flat-track roller derby league. They are three years old and are making their bouting debuts this year in the BritishChampionships.

Flat track roller derby is a fast-paced, full contact team sport that requires speed, strategy, and athleticism.

Could you introduce yourself?

My name is Hazzard! Or, if you want to get official, Hazel.

Derby girls have special connections with their alter egos, what’s yours?

My derby name came from my work where I do some of our health and safety bits and bobs and I’m known to be a bit clumsy. The name developed from there and then from there it came in to derby!

How did you get involved with the sport?

I watched Whip It! At the time I started looking up other leagues in Scotland but many of them where too far away from me or had big waiting lists for new skaters. So me and a couple others started our own team in Livingston.

Can you describe your personal journey with Derby?

After we’d decided to start up our own league the next step was skates. As I had no idea what we were doing I bought these (in hindsight) really awful skates. Thankfully, once we’d got all our kit we managed to get ourselves a training venue

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at Craigswood.

Back in those days we only practiced every second Sunday which now I find hard to think that I had to go without skating for so long! It took us a while to get ourselves established properly but with help from local leagues we started to grow both our skills and our numbers. The past year I feel has been our best year. I’ve got to see so many enthusiastic girls come in to the NTRG fold and I look forward to playing alongside them this year!

Why is Livingston such a great place to be?

Livingston has so much potential for the growth of roller derby within it. The only thing it is lacking so far is a venue for us to host games. Unlike the bigger cities in Scotland, Livingston just doesn’t have a big sports complex to host many sports’ games.

Livingston and the surrounding areas would benefit extremely well from one! For us, we’ve found a wealth of talented and determined ladies that have brought so much to the league already and we hope we find more!

Who can play derby & who are NTRG looking for?

Anyone can play! Although we may be a women’s league there are men’s leagues around Scotland. There’s also one junior league too! Even though we might only take women as players at the moment, men that are interested in joining can be referees or NSO’s (non-skating officials) as well. That also applies to women who maybe don’t want to do the contact or cannot skate for some reason. We would love to have as many people involved in our wonderful sport as we can and we have the platform to do that at NTRG!

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Competition WIN! a bottle of luxury Quizás Seducción by Loewe A chance to win a really special Valentines gift The Fragrance Shop in Livingston launched Quizás Seducción by Loewe at the end of last year, and they are offering two lucky Konect readers the chance to win a bottle each (worth £62.50 each)!

The range is from Loewe, a luxury Spanish label based in the cultural capital of Madrid, who specialise in high quality perfumes, aftershaves and luggage. With unrivalled experience in luxury perfumes since 1972, The Fragrance Shop is one of the very few retailers to stock Loewe scents in the UK. Loewe Quizás Seducción is a floral-fruity fragrance with aphrodisiac powers. It opens with a fruity cocktail of tempting passion fruit, sweet orange and blackberry. Its full floral heart combines elegant Sambac jasmine with strong tuberose and orange blossom. The base of the perfume features sweet notes of caramel and vanilla.

The Eau de Parfum comes in an elegant black bottle in 30ml (£44.50), 50ml (£62.50) and 100ml (£85).

To enter the competition, simply tell us which European city this luxury fragrance label comes from.

Text or email your answer along with your name, phone number and email address to: 07854 492638 or editor@konectdirectory.co.uk with the subject line “Loewe”

Hurry! Closing date for entries 10th February 2015

Winners will be notified on 11th February and their prize will be sent to them by next-day courier.

Available at The Fragrance Shop, Unit 120, Almondvale Avenue Livingston EH54 6QX. Tel: 01506 461755

THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH

by Tina Gilbert

Letting Go to Let In “The quickest way to be happy is to choose what you already have” Werner Erhard This year I have made a radical choice to not buy any new clothes! Yes, you might ask why, or are you mad! Many people spend their spare time shopping for new clothes, when the wardrobe is full of items unworn or forgotten about. So, my decision is to let go of shopping and be happy with what I have, and wear what I have. They say you wear 20% of what is in the wardrobe so I’m going to look out the other 80%.

I don’t have a huge wardrobe full of clothes as you might be thinking, I’ve just realised that shopping is an addiction, a feeling of want and desire so I am noticing when the desire takes a grip and letting it go. My intention is to save the

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money I would normally spend and put it aside for a retreat next year and replacing shopping with spending more time in nature. I have already started to enjoy time walking and exploring areas of natural beauty in Scotland that I haven’t visited, enjoying the fresh air, exercise and seeing the natural beauty that is all around me.

I am not sure if I will manage a whole year, it sin’t gong to be easy but If I manage I will be overjoyed, 6 months I will be pleased, I will let you know how it goes at the end of the year.

Tina lives in Livingston and teaches yoga and meditation.

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Edinburgh Wood Fuel Nothing beats a crackling fire in the hearth for comfort on a cold day. The rituals of collecting winter fuel, stacking the woodpile, laying a fire and taking out the ashes are making a comeback a generation since open fires were largely replaced by gas, oil or electric central heating. As the need for sustainable heat production becomes increasingly topical, wood-burning stoves – carefully engineered high tec versions of the open fire - are becoming increasingly popular as a real flame fire is not only beautiful but is a sustainable form of heating.

Edinburgh Wood Fuel (EWF) is a small local familyrun business based in Baberton which has been supplying wood fuel in a variety of forms since 2006.

EWF now has over 550 customers and the business has gone from strength to strength over the last 18 months or so. They take care of the “collecting

winter fuel” part of the ritual (and will even stack it for you if you like!). The company supplies and delivers a variety of quality products including firewood, kindling, briquettes, charcoal and wood pellets, and is well set to deal with increasing demand for wood fuel. Not all wood is the same, as EWF owner Chris Edmunds points out, and it’s important to assess the moisture content, density and potential contamination of wood to be burnt.

EWF supply only carefully sourced fuel that will burn with maximum efficiency. The wood is sustainably sourced from the UK (and locally where possible) and is seasoned for at least 18 months, meaning customers receive wood ready to burn. Hardwood species supplied include ash, beech, sycamore, oak and cherry. Softwood species include larch and Scots pine.

Chris comments, “There are many people out there supplying firewood but EWF prides itself on a professional and prompt service. Customers are contacted by the delivery team to arrange a mutually convenient time for delivery. It is evident that customers enjoy this personal service as EWF receives orders from many customers on a regular basis.”

Chris started his first business aged 13 and has always has a keen interest in enterprise. He studied Rural Enterprise and Land Management, and graduated with a First Class Honours degree in 2011.

As part of his degree, Chris undertook a dissertation on the feasibility of installing a biomass district heating scheme, and has developed a specialist interest in biomass schemes. As a result EWF now offers consultancy on biomass installations, in particular district heating schemes. As they state on their website, “Our core value is to provide top quality products to our customers in a friendly and efficient

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manner” so they will be very happy to help you with any questions relating to your order and what products are best for your stove or fire. Obviously, customers need to ensure they comply with relevant legislation including the Clean Air Act 1993.

Visit Edinburgh Wood Fuel’s website at www. edinburgh-woodfuel.co.uk for more information and to place an order online.

Email them on info@edinburghwoodfuel.co.uk or telephone 0131 442 3445.

You can also order via the website and pay online, or by cheque or cash on delivery. Delivery is free within a 15 mile radius of Edinburgh, subject to a minimum order of £50. Delivery is usually between 3 to 7 days from order, although next day delivery is possible if specified.

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TECHNOLOGY

Something in the air Our sense of smell is the most powerful of all our senses - we’re quick to notice if something doesn’t smell good. Damp, pets and perfumes can all create unwanted odours in our homes, but the good news is that there are lots of devices that can clear the air.

If you’ve seen advertising breaks recently you’ve probably seen ads for devices such as the Air Wick Freshmatic, which regularly release puffs of fragrance to make your room smell nicer. You can pick up Freshmatic bases - the bits that do the puffing - for around £6 for two, and refills are around £6 to £12 for a pack of four.

Damp is one of the most distinctive unwanted odours, and it can be serious: damp can cause respiratory problems, especially in young children and the elderly. It’s usually caused by inadequate ventilation, over-enthusiastic showering or drying clothes indoors, especially in winter, and you can banish it with a dehumidifier. A dehumidifier sucks moisture out of the air and puts it in a tank, and some models can be installed permanently with a drain tube to take the water outside.

Don’t waste your time with little gel-pack dehumidifiers: electric ones can cost as little as £50, although for a typical home you’d be better off with one of the very many models costing around £100. Those ones are capable of handling 10 litres of water before it’s time to empty them; smaller, cheaper ones need emptied much more frequently.

If the unwanted odours are from dust, smoke or other small particles, an air purifier such as Dehumidifier (not branded) the Vax HEPA 2 Air Purifier (around £150) can help. The HEPA bit is important: it’s short for high-efficiency particulate air, and it’s an international standard for air cleaning gadgets.

If it isn’t HEPA it might not be very good. You’ll also find HEPA-accredited vacuum cleaners from the likes of Vax and Dyson, which are particularly good for houses with pets.

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The problem with air fresheners, of course, is that they mask odours rather than get rid of them. If you’re dealing with stubborn odours, such as the ones left on furniture by wet dogs or from food smeared on the sofa by small children, a dedicated cleaning gadget might help.

Air Wick Freshmatic Base

Vax’s Rapide (around £129) and Bissell’s Cleanview use jets of water and detergent to clean carpet and upholstery and then suck the liquid back in again.

The results can be good - provided, that is, that the fabric’s colour doesn’t run. Always try a small area first, and look for anti-allergen detergents. However a professional carpet and upholstery cleaning service will usually give you a much better and more thorough result.

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PROPERTY MATTERS

by Craig Turpie

“Waiting in Hope?”

If your rental property is currently on the market awaiting a tenant, it may be tempting to assume that your agent is in full control of the situation, and that sooner or later a tenant will materialise.

But don’t be so sure! Sometimes an agent will take the same view and simply sit in hope, having apparently exhausted their own marketing options.

However, we believe in a much more proactive approach and would invite anyone who is currently “waiting in hope” to contact us for a free and confidential review meeting. Our aim during these meetings is not to criticise your chosen agent, but simply to help you consider some key facts about the progress of your let from day one and offer constructive advice where we feel there are things you could do to make a difference.

For example, we would review the following in context: 1.

The advertising response to date

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Feedback from prospective tenants

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The number of viewings of your property in relation to local averages

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The “drawing” ability of existing marketing efforts

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The presentation of your property in context

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The availability of other homes that compete with yours

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Your plans for your property investment

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How your property is positioned in the lettings market

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You void period in relation to industry (and our own) benchmarks

Sometimes it pays to have another pair of eyes to take a constructive and enthusiastic look at your situation. Any advice we give would be free and without obligation.

Why not call us on 01506 668448 to arrange a meeting?

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Smart Tech Vehicle Solutions Dale Purdie of Smart Tech Vehicles Solutions in East Calder is a man with a mission – to do the best bodywork repair on your vehicle at the lowest price. And coming from a guy who is an Aston Martin approved repairer with fourteen years’ experience under his belt, you can have some confidence that he knows what he’s talking about.

“We use only genuine manufacturer parts and paints, ensuring the best quality,” he explains, “and we compete on price with a lifetime guarantee.” In addition, Smart Tech offers a free valet with every paint job, and try to arrange the job at the most convenient time for the customer. “A lot of our work is for lease returns, and we have a steady flow of insurance work – we’re an insurance approved bodyshop – as well as private and fleet customers.”

They can also do alloy wheel refurbishment work.

Dale started his career at Renault in Sighthill where he served his first apprenticeship, and has worked since at various bodyshops, including a spell down south where he trained to be a senior master technician and got his Aston Martin approval. (“Not that we get many of them through the workshop here in East Calder! I’ve had a Bentley in though...”).

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Eighteen months ago he decided it was time for him to set up in business as he wanted to do things his own way, and the site he found at Camps Industrial Site in East Calder is ideal, as he is local (Mid Calder) so it was ideally placed for him. It is easy for customers to get to and there is a spacious car park. With help from the Princes Trust, and thanks to some fleet contracts via Dale’s own network of existing customers, Smart Tech got off to a busy start. “The Princes Trust advisor was invaluable for helping me sort the administration side of the business,” says Dale. Smart Tech has steadily grown since then through repeat customers and word of mouth recommendations from happy customers.

Dale does all the work himself currently, but with an increasing workload he’s at the point where he is looking to expand and take on another technician.

So whatever vehicle you have and whatever bodywork it needs, give Dale a call – you’ll be putting your vehicle in the hands of a very experienced repairer, and with a free valet with every job and 10% off for Konect readers (using the advert opposite), you can’t go wrong.

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Reduce your stress levels with a properly planned new kitchen

by Ekco How was it…you know, the last big meal that you cooked for guests? Was it a resounding success or did the dog even refuse to touch the leftover roast? There are steps you can take to prevent a recurring disaster and reduce stress levels next time around. Number one on the list has to be a new or revamped kitchen.

Unless you’re the miracle chef, Rachel Khoo who can cook a three course meal on a two-ringed camping stove in her tiny Parisian flat you’ll need a touch more space to lay out your resting roast and accompanying veg. Then there’s the appliances to think of, so before you go rushing off all excited and ordering yourself a new kitchen here are some things you should consider:

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There’s the story about the man who hid his wife’s birthday presents in the oven because it was the only place she wouldn’t look! If your kitchen is for effect only you can put what you like in it but if it’s to be a place of creativity and industry then only buy what you need and have it designed around the person who uses it most If you happen to be the Head Chef as well as KP in your home then stand in your existing kitchen with your eyes closed and imagine one or two typical meals you enjoy cooking. Where do you keep your key ingredients and can you lay your hands on them without thinking?

Where is your hob in relation to your oven? What workspace do you have for food prep and for serving up?

It’s important that you relay these thoughts to your kitchen designer and planner as a good one will really help you to make the most of the footprint you have to play with What was the last small appliance you bought? Was it a cupcake maker

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which is now gathering dust on top of one of your wall cupboards? Every appliance you buy should have a regular purpose based on the type of food you love to cook. As a starter for ten, a good quality food processor is a must for every budding chef Do you have adequate refrigeration and freezing space? How good is your oven and will you be able to give it a few trial runs before any big event to make sure it can cope? Reducing stress levels when making any big dinner depends on pre-planning, plenty of space to store your chilled foods (and part-cooked foods such as potatoes before roasting), good quality appliances from trusted brands, and enough workspace to adequately prepare and serve.

Once you have everything else in place making the actual meal itself is pretty straightforward.

For advice on planning a new kitchen why not contact EKCO, Edinburgh’s premier kitchen

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Comedy Nights at Two hilarious nights, guaranteeing two top comedians and host compère.

Friday 13 March 2015 Iain Stirling - As seen on Russell Howard's Good News (BBC3). Iain is not only a stand-up comedian but the current face of CBBC! Dubbed one of Scotland’s “hottest newcomers” by The Scotsman after his performance at Glasgow Old Fruit Market.

Alex Smith - Alex’s trademark mix of laser sharp stand-up observations

and cleverly crafted comedy songs have helped him rapidly emerge as one the most exciting new acts. In just two years he has appeared on BBC Radio 2’s New Comedy Awards and BBC3’s new talent showcase, Live At The Electric.

Friday 3 April 2015 Tiff Stevenson – A regular on BBC radio shows MacCaulay

& Co and Front Row Tiffany has also appeared on TV’s Never Mind the Buzzcocks, The Office, Balls of Steel. “…Mouthy, cynical and sexually frank, she left us wanting more" The Guardian

Phil Wang - Winner of the 2010 Chortle Student

Comedian of the Year Award and the Comedy Central Live Funniest Student Award 2011, Phil is rapidly making a name for himself.

Tickets £12.50 or £10.50 concession Time 7.45pm Cabaret style seating. Age 16+ contains adult humour and strong lanuage Howden Park Centre, Livingston Box office: 01506 777666 howdenparkcentre.co.uk

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For your chance to win a pair of tickets to one of Howden Park Centre’s great new comedy nights, just text or email your name, phone number and email address to 07854 492638 or editor@konectdirectory.co.uk with the subject Howden Park.

Closing date for entries 15th February 2015

RECIPE AND FOOD NOTES

by Anne Pinkerton

Soups - Scottish Winter Staple In Scotland we have a grand tradition of soup making. Think of Partan Brae, Cock a Leekie , Cullen Skink and Scotch Broth. All are made from local ingredients and are nearly a meal in themselves. At this time of year it is good to eat comforting food. Combine the two ideas and you have traditional way of feeding the family.

One of the best loved soups is leek and potato, made from… leeks and potatoes, onion, salt, pepper, milk and water. Soup need not be dull and if you use your imagination you can almost always make a great meal from what is in the fridge.

The method is usually the same as in these two following recipes and it only takes about half an hour.

Fridge soup 1 onion; chopped 2 carrots; grated 1 medium potato; grated 1 leek; sliced in very fine circles 100g red lentils or a drained tin of beans. Not baked-beans, but any other sort you enjoy.

If you have any left-over cooked meat or other veg, eg peas, cabbage, pepper cut them finely and use. Rice or pasta can be added. Grated cheese for a topping is good.

Start by frying the onion in a little butter half and half with oil. Add the carrot, potato and leek. Cook gently for 5 minutes to soften.

If you have them add the lentils and mix everything well. Add 1 pint water or stock.

Cover the pan and cook slowly for 15 minutes.

Check that the lentils are cooked and see if the soup is too thick.

Add more water if needed. At this point add the extra “finds” from the fridge.

Cook at a gentle boil till all the soup is really hot. About 5 minutes more. Season with salt, pepper, a dash of Tabasco or a teaspoonful of Marmite.

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Jamie’s Super Soup From an Australian friend, this soup in made interesting by the addition of creamed coconut and a little chili and fresh ginger.

A collection of any vegetables you like, but it should include onion, garlic and a large aubergine. Courgette, neep, tomato, pepper, parsnip or carrot can be included.

Small can coconut milk or milk made with 1/3 of a packet creamed coconut and ½ pint water.

2 inch root ginger peeled and crushed.

4-6 cloves garlic, crushed.

Cumin, cloves chilli flakes Fresh coriander Fry the chopped onion in olive oil till golden. Add the diced aubergine and a little more oil and fry till collapsing.

Add all the other veg you chose and cook till tender.

Add the ginger, coconut milk garlic and seasoning.

Heat through.

Add 1 pint water and cook together for 10 minutes more. Use a wand blender or liquidizer to blitz the soup to a smooth texture. Taste, and correct seasoning. Perhaps add a little soya sauce.

Bring back to the boil. Serve garnished with a little plain yogurt and chopped coriander.

Lots of bread and a salad will make this a meal give it a go.

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LOCAL LIFE

Bathgate Concert Orchestra “Let it go” from Frozen, The Skater’s Waltz and a Rodgers and Hammerstein selection are some of the pieces that will be included in a concert given

by Bathgate Concert Orchestra on Friday 13th February at 7.30pm in Broxburn Parish Church.

An ABBA selection, popular classics Largo from the New World Symphony and Mussorgsky’s Great Gate of Kiev will also be included, and will be part of the programme on Friday 27th March in St Peter’s Church, Livingston at 7.30pm.

The Bathgate Concert Orchestra included some of these pieces at their Christmas concert in Bathgate in December, where their guest players were Pinky’s Music Club. Some members of primary school age performed in Haydn’s Toy Symphony of Haydn.

There are not many children who are in a position to say that they’ve played a Symphony! It was greatly enjoyed.

The Orchestra’s annual concert will be in the Regal Cinema, Bathgate, on Friday 12th June at 7.30pm with music from Johann Strauss, Gilbert and Sullivan, and a performance of Carnival of the Animals for two pianos and orchestra. This music depicts the characters of some animals and presents differing moods and is a very suitable piece with which to introduce children to an orchestra.

This friendly orchestra welcomes new players and has a small number of instruments available for loan for those who have not played since their school days and would like to join us. Sandy Kilpatrick of Maxim tools says, “We have supported Bathgate Concert Orchestra for 12 years because we believe it is important to maintain the local tradition of playing musical instruments which provides so much pleasure to many people.

These pleasures are missed after they are gone so we hope local business will support the orchestra as part of their social responsibility programme.”

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Upcoming Concerts 13th February 2015, 7.30pm Broxburn Parish Church 27th March 2015, 7.30pm St Peter’s Church Livingston 12th June 2015, 730pm Regal Theatre, Bathgate All concert tickets available at the door: £8 adults, £6 concessions, children under 16 free They meet on Fridays in St Johns Parish Church, Mid Street, Bathgate.

Visit our web page, http://www. bathgateconcertorchestra.org.uk/, see us on Facebook, or phone 0131 331 3187 for the secretary, Joan Proven.

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SPOTLIGHT

First Aid in Action: About me, Robbie Munnik “I am a qualified Combat Medic in the Army Reserves, with a few extra qualifications to add to my portfolio. Using these skills, which range from dealing with battlefield trauma to man flu, I took the extra step to become a fully qualified First Aid at Work and AED Instructor. This is why First Aid in Action was born.

our first child home and realising we had no idea what to do in the event of an emergency. From the simplest things like temperature thresholds, rashes, coughs, runny tummies and snotty noses – when is it normal and when is it time to ‘panic’?

We’ve all been there, usually at 2 o’clock in the morning.

First Aid in Action is a First Aid at Work and AED training company delivering quality life saving skills and techniques to companies and individuals who require it. As a dad I wanted to take the basic content from these courses to create a workshop where I could pass this knowledge and skills onto other parents or guardians.

Kiddy Aid is therefore a way to answer the questions you didn’t know you needed to ask or even just give reassurance that what you know is right.”

Kiddy Aid* is an informal workshop that was created from personal experience after taking

*Please note that this is a workshop and not formal training and should not be used to assess or diagnose life threatening illnesses and injuries. The NHS24 should always be your first point of contact.

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Music Review

The Regal Music Club

by James Kerr

Internet radio stations are still a growing phenomenon, and the Regal Theatre is getting involved with the launch of Regal Radio, a community radio station from a community theatre, available now on www.regalradio.net.

Currently the stream is a mix of automated playlists and local presenters but the aim is to get as many live shows on the air as possible, so if you think you could put together a show and fancy a shot at presenting then get in touch via the website.

One sure fire way to get a hit, aside from a catchy tune, is to include a reference to radio or the DJ in

What’s On

and Useful Information Saturday 21st February Livingston Highland Society Ceilidh Strathbrock Community Centre Broxburn, 7.30 – 11.15pm.

Band & Guest(s) : Keith Robertson Duo. Tickets £5

Livingston Library Information National Library Day – Saturday 7th Feb 2015 To tie in with this National celebration of your Library, there will be various events taking part throughout West Lothian – please ask staff for details.

Almondbank Library Shiel House, Shiel Walk, Craigshill, EH54 5EH 01506 283133 email: almondbank.lib@westlothian.gov.uk Opening times Mon, Wed & Fri 09.00 – 18.00 Tues & Thu 09.00 – 20.00 Sat 09.00 – 13.00 Graphic Novel group - 5th and 19th February 6:00 – 7.30pm All new members welcome.

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the lyric. It cannot be co-incidence that in a forty year career the only chart action seen by Jonathan Richman is “Roadrunner”, with it’s prominent chant of “turn your radio on”. There are a long list of culprits. “On The Radio” by Donna Summer, the wonderfully subversive “Radio Radio” by Elvis Costello (“I want to bite the hand that feeds me”), “I love My Radio” by Taffy, and more recently “Radio”

by Beyoncé, or “That’s Why God Made The Radio” by The Beach Boys.

In 1983 Tom Robinson followed up his summer number 6 chart smash “War Baby” with “Atmospherics (Listen To The Radio). Co-written with Peter Gabriel and featuring a beautiful trumpet part mixed in with subtle melodies and memorable lyrics, including, of course, the repeated chant “Listen to the radio”, the song stalled at number 39, meaning that, just as on the Regal Music Club radio show I’m presenting on Regal Radio, I’m talking nonsense.

Book Bug –10th and 24th February 2.00pm. Stories, songs and rhymes for preschool children and parents.

Adult Book Group – 26th February 6.30 – 7.30pm. All new members welcome.

Carmondean Library (Carmondean Connected), Carmondean Centre, EH54 8PT. Tel: 01506 777602 email: carmondean.lib@westlothian.gov.uk Opening times Mon, Wed & Fri 09.00 – 18.00 Tues & Thu 09.00 – 20.00 Sat 09.00 – 13.00

Lanthorn Library Kenilworth Rise, Dedridge, EH54 6NY Tel: 01506 777700 email: lanthorn.lib@westlothian.gov.uk Opening times Mon & Fri 09.00 – 18.00 Tues & Thu 09.00 – 20.00 Wed 11.00 – 18.00 Sat 09.00 – 13.00 Saturday 7th Feb: Crafts 10.00am - 12.00pm Storytelling session 11.00am: everyone welcome – come along and show how much you love your library.

Tuesday 10th February Bookbug Stories & Rhymes 10.30am: All under 3’s welcome – with their adult.

Story Time Session 3.30pm: All story-lovers welcome Wednesday 25th February Story Time with Eileen @ 3.30pm Thursday 26th February Book Group 6.00pm - 7.00pm: Books by your favourite author, and more, are available to request from the Library and on-line.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Feb - Mar 15

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

February wed 4th Fri 6th Sat 7th thu 12th Fri 13th Sat 14th wed 18th thu 19th Fri 20th Sat 21St Sun 22nd Fri 27th

20 Feet From Stardom - FILm (2013) NeIL dIamoNd & KeNNy rogerS trIbute regaL rocKS taLoN - acouStIc coLLectIoN bob marLey trIbute baNdS meatLoaF & ceLINe dIoN trIbute KajaKI - the true Story + caSt Q&a KaSt oFF KINKS WeSLo comedy NIght SSW WreStLINg SouL SISterS medIumS WeSt LothIaN - Far From ypreS

7.30pm £4 7.30pm £15 7.30pm £4 7.30pm £17 7.30pm £20 7.30pm £10 7.30pm £10 7.30pm £16 7.30pm £10 7.00pm £10 / £5 7.00pm £12.50 2 & 7pm £12 / £10

march wed 4th Fri 6th Sat 7th Sat 14th wed 18th Fri 20th Sat 21St

the INvISIbLe WomaN - FILm (2013) regaL rocKS ScottISh opera - opera hIghLIghtS ac/dc trIbute the LuNchbox - FILm (2013) caroL mcgee medIum bIg yIN revISIted & FaNKLe

7.30pm £4 7.30pm £4 7.30pm £11 / £5 7.30pm £15 7.30pm £4 7.30pm £16 7.30pm £10

See website at WWW.bathgateregaL.org for complete up to date listings and booking. box oFFIce is open 10-2pm weekdays and 1 hour before evening shows. ring 01506 630 085 and leave a message.

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Clubs & Classes

Sports, Hobbies, Learning, Support Groups & more...

Jog Scotland Jog Scotland groups around Livingston aim to get people outdoors and get fit whilst meeting new friends. There are groups suitable for beginners to advanced at different locations and times around Livingston. Check out jogscotland.org.uk.

MS Society afternoon meetings Group meeting in the afternoons once per month at Dobbies, for those who can’t make the evening meeting.

Support group to help people with MS, emotional, financial difficulties and to signpost them to legal and other help.

Call Alison Ritchie on 01506 201439 or email viadoc@hotmail.co.uk for more details and the date of this month’s meeting.

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 and 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

Firefly Arts

West Lothian 50 Plus Network New members always welcome for social, educational, recreational and cultural activities. Monthly meet-ups, visits and day trips. Over 25 different activity groups, including arts, crafts, walking, theatre etc.

See www.westlothian50plusnetwork. co.uk or call 01506 635510.

Office hours Mon - Fri 10am - 2pm.

The Livingston Players Amateur theatre company always pleased to welcome new members with or without experience.

For more information please contact Carol, Membership Secretary, on 01506 881398 or see www.livingstonplayers.co.uk

Livingston FC League players and juniors, social and corporate events. Almondvale Stadium Tel 01506 417000 or see www.livingstonfc.co.uk

Livingston Speakers Toastmasters Club A fun & friendly way to improve your Communication & Leadership skills. Our meetings are always entertaining and educational. We meet at West Lothian College, Livingston. Alternate Thursdays 7:15pm to 9:30pm. Everyone is welcome to come along and find out more. For more info see www.livingstonspeakers.org.uk http:// www.facebook.com/LivingstonSpeakers

CRAIGSHILL New Town Roller Girls NEW!

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.fireflyarts.co.uk email admin@firefly-arts.co.uk

Roller Derby team, meeting 9-10pm on Wednesdays at Craigswood Xcite.

New members welcome, contact us via our Facebook page www.facebook. com/NewTownRollerGirls or email newtownrollergirls@hotmail.co.uk. Please contact us before coming to your first session so that we can sort equipment for you.

West Lothian Breast Cancer Support Group

West Lothian Rhythmic Gymnastics Club

Meets on the first Tuesday of each month, in the Ability Centre, Carmondean, Livingston, from 7pm-9pm.

Further details and information, contact Nan McDonald tel: 01506 655739

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Craigwillow Centre, Craigshill, EH54 5LU Rhythmic is gymnastics with rope, hoop, ball, clubs and ribbon. We welcome all girls from 5 -18 year old, from beginners to Elite level.

For more information contact Liz McNeill – 01506 434789 or 07710 472213.

Craigshill Good Neighbour Network Practical help, social and volunteering opportunities to socially isolated people of all ages in Craigshill and South Howden.

Lunch club, Tuesday social club, optional transport to and from clubs, outings and befriending. Almondbank Centre.

Tel 01506 435851

Lodge Almondale Social Club Our Social Club convenor cordially invites all members, associate members and their guests to visit our social club.

The Social Club is open every evening and Saturday afternoon (except Sunday and meeting nights) with Live Music, Dancing and Bingo every Saturday evening and Bingo every Wednesday evening. Non members welcome.

Masonic Hall, Craigshill Rd East, Livingston EH54 5DT Tel: 01506 439418

Trampoline Classes for children Craigwillow Centre, Craigshill 6 years + .

Please call 01506 412314 for more info.

Craigshill Thistle u15’s Training Tues 7.30 pm - 9.00 pm at Craigsfarm in Craigshill 3g pitch. Friday at Craigswood sports centre playing fields 6.30pm - 8.00pm weather permitting (if weather is bad Friday’s training is held at Craigsfarm 7.30 - 8.30 pm).

For further details contact Mark on 07951 528398.

Parents Together West Lothian Support group for families with child on the Autism Spectrum.

Meet up once a month for a chat and a coffee, regular guest speakers. First Thursday of each month (during school term). For more information contact parentstogetherwestlothian@live.com

DEANS 13th West Lothian Scouts Deans Community Hall Beavers 6 - 8 years. Tues 6.30 - 7.30pm Cubs 8 - 10 years. Thurs 6.30 - 8.00pm Scouts 10 -14 years. Thurs 7.00 – 9.00.

We are also looking for new leaders or helpers to help out on the nights. All are welcome . Please contact Steven Graham steven_graham1@gmx.co.uk or by phone 07786638442 or 1506 630360 after 6.30pm.

Yoga for people with health conditions Ability Centre, Carmondean Centre Road.

Wednesdays 1.15-2.30pm. Call Joanna on 07436 102726 for more information.

Livingston Station Playgroup Livingston Station Community Centre Spaces available for 2 – 5 yr olds, Mon-Thurs 9.30-11.50am, Fri 9.15-11.30am £4 per day plus £1 per wk for healthy snack.

Contact us on 07954 044260 to place your child’s name on our waiting list or see us on facebook for more info.

Deans Community High School Playgroup Care and education for children from 2 years 6 months.

Dean Community High School, Eastwood Park, Livingston Mon-Fri 9.10am – 11.10 am term time. £20/ week, or flexible days at £4/session (min of 3 per week). For more information please phone Claire or Lesley on 01506 282155 and ask for playgroup between 8.45am and 12.15pm, or pop in any time for a visit.

Yoga Carmondean Community Centre Tuesdays 6:30-7:30. Please contact Tina on 07834 970 409 or email tina@yogamed. co.uk. See www.yogamed.co.uk

Livingston Fiddlers A group of amateur musicians who meet for regular practise sessions in Deans and play for local events.

New members always welcome. Must be able to read music and not suitable for complete beginners. Fiddle/accordion or any other instrument considered.

Venue - St Andrews Church Hall, Deans, Livingston. Time: most Wednesdays 7.309.30pm. Contact secretary: eric@livingstonfiddlers.co.uk Tel 01506 654 189 www.livingstonfiddlers.co.uk

Pilates for people with health conditions Livingston Station Community Centre Fridays 10.30-11.30am. Call Joanna on 07436 102726 for more information.

Pottery Classes Deans community High - Eastwood Park, Livingston, EH54 8PS ILA approved Wed 7pm-9pm, Fri 10am-12pm Adults classes – please contact Kim for late entry. Tutor Kim McCulloch. To join or for more information please contact DCHS 01506 282155 or Kim 07836 332165 or email deanscommunityeducation@wled.org.uk

Diabetes UK West Lothian Voluntary Group Regular group meetings are held on 1st Wednesday of each month (not January) at 7-9pm at Inveralmond Community High School, Willowbank, Ladywell Livingston.

For more info contact may@dukwl.info or by phone 01506 834 877 Mob: 07708 919 064. www.west-lothian.diabetesukgroup.org. We also have Facebook and Twitter pages.

Lothians MS Support Group Open to anyone living with Multiple Sclerosis, family & friends. Informal fortnightly meetings for support, information and activities.

Membership and meetings free. For more info and for dates of this month’s fortnightly meetings, contact Val on valsteward1msgroup@yahoo.co.uk or call 01506 201107. Fortnightly meetings are at the Ability Centre, Livingston, EH54 8PT on a Tueday 7pm–8.30pm.

Deans Art Club New Deans Community Building Tuesdays 7 – 9pm. Beginners welcome. We are a friendly class, £2 per adult per week, paints provided. For more information please call Jim Tripney on 01506 418838.

Kiddies Corner Carmondean Community Centre, For Preschool Children.

Tues 9.00am – 12 noon. Child minders available Mon & Wed 9.00am – 12 noon.

For more info tel 01506 439568.

DEDRIDGE Space Academy Children’s Club Monthly club for primary aged children held on the last Friday of each month from 1.30-3.30pm at the Lanthorn Community Centre. Games, stories, songs, science, crafts, cooking and more – free of charge.

Visit facebook.com/lepyouth or call 07861 455121 for more information.

JYHS Badminton Club At James Young High School on Saturdays Open to school children in the Livingston area of any age or ability.

Primary School age (P1-P7) 9am - l0am High School age (S1-S6) l0am - 11am Contact: Ann (01506 438717) or Joyce (01506 462430)

Dedridge Spiritualist Church Crofthead Community Centre, Templer Rise. Wednesdays 7.30pm. We are one of the oldest running spiritualist church in Livingston. We have been serving the community since 1985. We have a different medium every week. No admission fee. Find us on Facebook and website:dedridgespiritualstchurch.co.uk

Livingston Camera Club Crofthead Centre, Templar Rise, Dedridge We meet every Monday evening at 7:15pm - 9:30pm. All welcome. Annual subscription £25, weekly attendance £2.50 (concessions available). Annual programme of visiting speakers, members digital, print & AV evenings, internal & external competitions, tutorials and outings. The central aim of the club is to encourage individual members to share ideas, knowledge and experience, and develop their photographic skills. www.livingstoncameraclub.org.uk. Email: contact@livingstoncameraclub.org.uk Facebook – www.facebook.com/ livingstoncameraclub twitter www.twitter. com/LiviCamClub

Baby and Toddler 0-5 years - Wednes days 9:15-11:15 am.

Café Connect Friendly community café with homebaking and refreshments Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9:30-12 Dedridge Baptist Church, Quentin Rise.

Contact 01506 415837

The Lanthorn Toddlers Group – Music Makers Meets on Mondays in the Lanthorn Community Complex, Kenilworth Rise, Dedridge. From 9:45 to 10:45 - £1 per session

The Lanthorn Toddlers Group – Parent & Toddlers Meets on Fridays in the Lanthorn Community Complex, Kenilworth Rise, Dedridge From 10:00am to 12 noon.

Snack provided - £1 per session. Contact Susanne Brunton at lanthorntoddlers@ gmail.com Or find us on Facebook Lanthorn Toddler Group.

Dementia Café For those suffering with dementia and their carers 1st Wednesday of the month 2pm-3:30pm Dedridge Baptist Church, Quentin Rise.

Contact 01506 415837

Lunch Club 12:30pm every Thursday for any over 60s Dedridge Baptist Church, Quentin Rise.

Contact 01506 41583

Bump and Baby Group Dedridge Baptist Church. For precrawling babies and their carers - Mondays 9:30-11 Come and have a cuppa and a natter with other new and expecting parents while your little one enjoys themselves.

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5th Livingston Boys’ Brigade

Unit 20 Grampian Court, Beverige Square, Dedridge. Every fortnight from 14 March 2012. For anyone experiencing mental health problems : the group can help people who need information on illnesses, understanding from others in similar situations or even just a chat to get out of the house. For more information contact: cinderbelle@hotmail.co.uk or 07854 316139

Thursdays in the Lanthorn Community Complex, Kenilworth Rise, Dedridge Anchor Section P1-P3 meet 6:30 to 7:45pm Junior Section P4-P6 from 6:30-8:00pm Company Section P7 – to 18 years from 7:30 to 9:45pm For further information contact Stuart Dalgleish 01506 440303 or email admin@5livingston.co.uk

Crofthead Hickory House Playgroup

We are situated in the south of the town.

Everyone welcome. Alternating venues for Sunday worship: Sunday 30th June 2013 Lanthorn, Kenilworth Rise, Dedridge. Sunday 7th July 2013 - Murieston Community Hall, Murieston, and alternately thereafter.

All services commence at 10am.

Check us out on Facebook or e-mail livingstonsouthcommunitychurch@gmail. com. Charity number is SC044088.

Crofthead Community Education Centre, Templar Rise, Dedridge, EH54 6DG For children 2-3 years. Mon-Fri 9.15-11.15am term time. £4.50/day includes healthy snack.

For more info call 01506 467650, email crofheadhickoryhouse@gmail.com www.croftheadhickoryhouse.co.uk

Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society (LaDARS) Full amateur radio station at the club operating on the High Frequency and VHF bands.

Crofthead Farm Community Education Centre, Crofthead Centre, Templar Rise, Dedridge, Tuesdays 7-9 pm. Training can be provided to achieve all levels of the amateur license by fully accredited assessors and trainers. Happy to assist with your radio and electronics projects or just to get you started with amateur radio as a hobby. Come along and speak to the world. See our website uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/ms0liv/ or just come along on any Tuesday.

Brighter Days Support group for families living with ADHD and assosciated disorders.

The group meets once a fortnight on a Thursday at Crofthead Centre, Templar Rise, Dedridge 7 – 9pm. For more info see www. brighter-days.com or email brighter_days@ rocketmail.com. Kids club coming soon every Saturday weekly for children. Activities available will include arts, crafts and music.

Parent and Toddler Group Dedridge Baptist Church, Quentin Rise Tues: 12.30 – 2.30pm & Wed: 9.15 – 11.15am. £1.00 0 – 5 years old. Tel 01506 203683 Craft, snack (lunch on Tuesdays), sports, outings & visitors

1st Livingston Girls Brigade Company The Lanthorn Community Complex, Kenilworth Rise, Dedridge. Meet on Wednesday evenings.

Explorers (P1-3) 6.15pm till 7.15pm Juniors (P4-7) 7.15pm till 8.30pm Brigaders (S1+) 7.15pm till 8.45pm For further information email 1stlivingstongb@gmail.com or phone Holly Morrison on 01506 420225

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Lanthorn Readers Lanthorn Library, Dedridge Informal and relaxed reading group.

Free. Group meets monthly and is an ideal way to have some fun and lively discussion over tea/coffee & biscuits. New members always welcome. Please contact 01506 777700 or lanthorn.lib@westlothian.gov.uk

ELIBURN 14th West Lothian Scout Troop Peel Primary School. Girls and boys.

Beavers (6-8yrs) Mon 6.15-7.15pm, Scouts (10-14yrs) Mon 7.30-9pm, Cubs (8-10yrs) Thurs 6.30-8pm £20/£25 per session, 3 sessions per year. Contact Mary Tel 01506 416620

Sunshine Break, SPPA (Scottish PreSchool Play Association) Group Eliburn Community Centre, Peel Primary School Toddlers - Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9.00 – 11.00am After school club for Primary 1-7, Mon – Thur 3.15 – 6.00pm, Fri 12.30 – 6.00pm, during school holidays 8.30am – 5.30pm.

Tel 01506 415492

HOWDEN GOSH - Group Ostomy Self Help Led by volunteers, we are there to help, advise, encourage and discuss problems which may arise in the management of members’ Stoma, from time to time.

Members can exchange views on how they manage their Stoma, and beginners can pick up tips on the best way other Ostomists have found to solve problems. Remember, you are not alone. We meet in St. Johns Hospital at 7.30pm on the last Wednesday of each month in OPD4. All Ostomists and their partner/friend are invited. For more info contact Alistair on 01506-822695.

29th West Lothian Scout Group Community Wing, Toronto Primary School Cubs Mon 6.30-8.00pm, Beavers Wed 6.307.30pm, Scouts Wed 7.30-9.00pm Tel 01506 441852

14th Livingston Rainbows Community Wing of Toronto Primary School. Tuesdays 6.30 - 7.45 pm.

Girls 5 years old and attending school.

Tel: Rainbow Guide Leader on 07532 182197

Braid House Day Centre Labrador Avenue, Howden. Social activities for older members of the community. Bowling, art, music. Drop-in service for people who can make their own way to Braid House and can have lunch and join in a range of activities. Cost £5.

For more info contact 01506 430615 or see www.braidhouse.co.uk

Livingston Art Association Howden Park Centre. Day and evening classes in painting and pottery for all levels. For more details call 01506 440449 email liviartassoc@msn.com or see www.livingston-art-assoc.org.uk.

14th Livingston Guides Community Wing, Toronto Primary School Tues 7.30 – 9.00pm, All girls aged 10 years upwards, £17 per term. Tel 01506 418285

KNIGHTSRIDGE Messy Church Monthly time of craft, celebration and food for all the family held on the first Sunday of each month from 4-6pm at Mosswood Community Centre. Free of charge, but children must be accompanied by an adult.

Visit facebook.com/lepyouth or call 07861 455121 for more information.

Baby/Toddler Stories and Singing Sessions Knightsridge Early Years Centre, Cameron Way. Mon, Tues, Thur: 09.15 – 11.15am or 12.45 – 2.45pm – “In Betweenies” Wed: 1.00 – 2.00pm – “Baby Peet” - stories and singing, baby/toddler drop in 1.00 – 3.30pm. For more info tel 01506 444970

LADYWELL West Lothian Diabetes UK Group Inveralmond Community High School, Ladywell, EH54 6HW Meet monthly on the first Wednesday of every month at 7pm. See http://www.westlothian.diabetesukgroup.org

Fitsteps - Get fit ‘Strictly style!’

Ballroom and Latin dance fitness class- no partner required Wednesday 6.15-7.00pm, Inveralmond Community High School - £4.00 Wednesday 7.30-8.15pm, St Mary’s Hall, Bathgate - £4.00 Thursday 7.30-8.15pm - Currie Community High School - £4.50 Classes start week beg 6th Jan 2014. For more info contact Lianne on 07737 927463.

Email: moveitdanceandfitness@gmail.com, Like us on facebook http://www.facebook. com/moveitdanceandfitness

Rosebery Centre for Dementia Care Day care for people with all types of dementia. Stimulating activities, counselling and training and support groups for carers.

Volunteers always required.

Tel: Nancy on 497046.

Email - info@roseberycentre.org.uk.

Website: www.roseberycentre.org.uk

Almond Valley Baptist Church A Church for you and your Family! Sunday School and Worship services starting at 11am Meeting at the Newyearfield Farm Community Centre on Hawkbrae in Livingston Contact phone number 07946 835037 or email at almondvalleybc@yahoo.co.uk

Kids Club Forrestbank Community Centre A varied programme of educational games, art & drawing, children 5-9yrs. Mon 6.00 7.45pm £1 per week – term time only. Tel 01506 430035

Ladywell Neighbourhood Network 28 Heatherbank, Ladywell Community services in Ladywell, a range of social groups including craft, lunch club, fitness. Befriending service and much more.

For more information call 01506 437746 or see www.ladywellnn.org.uk

Ladywell Star Community Football Club Inveralmond Community High School.

A range of teams and fixtures.

See www.ladywellstarcfc.co.uk

SPPA (Scottish Pre-School Play Association) Group Newyearfield Farm.

Toddlers Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri: 09.30 – 11.30am. Tel 01506 462458

LIVINGSTON VILLAGE Physiotherapist Led Pilates Classes Danz 4 u studio, Centrex House, Kirkton Campus. Fridays, 10-11am.

All bookings online:

www.physioledpilates.com.

Email: lucy@physioledpilates.com Tel: 07415426228

Livingston Village Playgroup Livingston Village Primary School, Kirkton Road North, Livingston Village.

For children 2yrs 3 months to 5 years.

9.30 - 11.30am Mon - Fri, £4/session including snack.

Child can attend between 2 & 5 sessions a week. For more information please contact the placement secretary 01506 417343

Livingston Village Parent and Toddler Group Livingston Village Primary School, Community Room 2.

Mondays & Wednesdays 9-11am.

For babies and children aged 0-5 years accompanied by an adult. £1 per family.

Term-time only. For more information email livitoddlers@yahoo.co.uk or visit www.facebook.com/livitoddlers

MURIESTON Livingston Walking Group Looking for Fitness Friendship and Fun! Meeting on Wednesday afternoons 2-4pm ending the walk with tea and cake and a good blether! Contact Penny Clark to join penmex55@hotmail.co.uk

Bankton Mains Bowling Club Free Coaching Lessons for both Adult and Junior bowlers. Junior Coaching is on every Tuesday 5pm till 6pm and Sunday 11am till 12am for children aged 8 till 16 years old.

Memberships available now for Full, Family, Social, and Junior members. Special deal for Family Membership. Hire of the function hall available. For more info go our website at www.banktonmains.co.uk or phone 01506 460233

Livingston South Community Church We are situated in the south of the town.

Alternating venues for Sunday worship: Sunday 30th June 2013 - Lanthorn, Kenilworth Rise, Dedridge. Sunday 7th July 2013 - Murieston Community Hall, Murieston and alternately thereafter.

All services commence at 10am. Everyone welcome, check us out on Facebook or e-mail livingstonsouthcommunitychurch@ gmail.com. Charity number is SC044088.

Livingston United Parish Church Meets on Sundays at Nether Dechmont Community Centre, Fells Rigg.

8.45 – Eucharist 9.30 – All-age Worship 10.00 – Children’s Group, Discussion Group and Coffee Bar 11.00 – Traditional Service Transport can be provided – call 07806 628506 to arrange. Also meets on Thursdays at Lanthorn Community Centre, Dedridge, at 10.15am for Holy Communion. www.lupc.org.uk

Livingston Highland Society Monthly ceilidhs on a Saturday between October and April. Each month we have a different band and guest artist. New venue Strathbrock Community Centre, Broxburn (previously at Lanthorn Complex). £5 each, new members welcome, contact John Sneddon 01501 770911 for dates and more details.

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Livingston Cricket Club Cricket fixtures as well as a busy social calendar. See http://livingstoncricketclub. co.uk or tel 07799 025795

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