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FEATURE

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elcome to the first Konect of 2017. We’re looking forward to another year of celebrating all things Livingston and West Lothian! We’re starting off with a local history feature. I spent a bit of time over the holiday learning about the excitement and drama - literally – in London when silver was discovered in the Bathgate hills, see pages 8-9. We’ve also been looking at services for seniors in West Lothian, and there is a feature on this in the West Lothian section of the magazine. And the new year is a good time to think about a new kitchen, so the home improvements column this month is about kitchen design. As usual you can find pretty much everything you need within West Lothian.

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CONTENTS King Jamie’s Bathgate Silver Mines 08 Thought for the Month 54 What’s On 56 Useful Information 56 Clubs & Classes 57 WEST LOTHIAN VIEW

Home Improvement Property Matters Charity – Cyrenians Parenting in West Lothian Food & Drink Visit West Lothian

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LOCAL HISTORY

BY HELEN-JANE SHEARER

“OUR SHERIFFDOM OF LINLITHGOW” IN THE SPOTLIGHT When a local collier found some unusual stones at Hilderston, near Cairnpapple in the Bathgate Hills, he couldn’t have imagined the stir in London his discovery would cause – and the personal embarrassment of King James VI himself.

He took a sample of what he suspected to be silver ore to a well-known metallurgist and mining engineer in Leadhills, Sir Bevis Bulmer.

Bulmer was very excited; the silver potential was so promising that the landowner, Sir Thomas Hamilton, went ahead in early 1607 and took a mining lease for Hilderston from King James VI. In fact he took a lease for all mineral rights in the area, including Ballencrieff, Bathgate, Drumcross, Tartraven and Torphichen, and the king, with whom he was on friendly terms, made him “Master of the Metals and Minerals whatsoever within His Highness’s Kingdom of Scotland.”

Hamilton and Bulmer started exploiting the silver at Hilderston straight away. They were presumably smelting on site; we have no details of the process, except that an old map of area shows a smelter house and furnace at the mines.

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previously, shortly after his coronation in 1603 uniting the crowns of England and Scotland, James VI had expressed concern about the depletion of England’s silver mines, and had already discussed new prospecting projects with Sir Bulmer. Scotland had previously relied on English mines for silver; perhaps James was keen to prove what his native kingdom could contribute. Robert Cecil (Lord Salisbury) described the silver as “the best token that ever I received out of that kingdom, or any other kingdom of that quality.” The Crown

The King was furious and banned any other plays dealing with contemporary events automatically had rights to a tenth of all metal output and by the end of 1607 the Hilderston mine was reported to the Privy Council as making £500 profit per month. King James sent a commission to investigate and bring back ten tonnes of ore for testing at the Tower of London.

Hilderston was described as being “apparently inexhaustible.”

The first large samples of ore on their way to London were lost at sea in December 1607, but by February 1608 ten tonnes had been procured,

with Thomas Hamilton’s co-operation, barrelled and taken to the Tower for testing. Initial results were promising and by May 1608 Hilderston was taken over by the Crown and put under the management of Bulmer.

(The legality of the takeover was questionable and Hamilton was later paid £60,000 Scots in compensation – a rather good deal for him).

At the time of the Crown takeover, fifty nine men were employed at the mine producing ore from a single shaft which Bulmer had named “God’s Blessing,” because of “the wonderfull works of God, that he had seene, which never before, the like thereunto, within any of his Majesties kingdoms [were] known to be.” Another politician in London, Sir William Boyer, wrote in August 1608 that the mine “far exseeds annye that euer was in Garmanie.” In October 1608, the King imported miners from Germany and later from England. At least six further shafts were sunk.

In expectation of the large quantities of rich ore, a processing plant was constructed at Linlithgow and a significant amount of money committed. (The exact location of the plant in Linlithgow has been lost). The finishing touches were made to the smelting mill here in March 1609 - a boy was sent from Linlithgow to the mines at Hilderston to order metal to be brought to the mill, and wine, ale and bread was laid on for the “meltars and workmen at

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the Melting Mill, the first day they began to melt.”

1910: A postcard showing the site of the silver mine.

In the meantime, trials in England on the sample ore were still on-going.

The problem was they were returning different results for the yield of silver.

Very thorough testing using different methods by different experts indicated by December 1608 that things were not all as they had initially seemed. The ore was of variable quality. One trial reported: “Until the same redd-mettle came unto 12 faddomes (18m) deepe, it remained still good; from thence unto 30 fathome (55m) deepe it proved nought.” In August 1609 a further 400 barrels of ore were taken from Hilderston to London. Reading about all the trials, it’s almost as if they were desperately willing for some good results to justify the nationalisation - which was starting to look rash. It took a long time to accept that the mine was in fact exhausted almost before it started; the best silver had been near the surface, and Hamilton had already taken it.

Crown acquisition. The script of the play has not survived, but it caused a political furore as it included a slanderous representation of the King, his Scottish mine project and all his favourites. Three of the actors were imprisoned; the author fled.

James was furious and banned any other plays dealing with contemporary events.

As an indication of the high profile the Bathgate project had in London, a play called “The Silver Mine” was written and staged at Blackfriars Theatre in 1608, during the time that the mine was under consideration for

The accounts from May 1608 onwards demonstrate how unprofitable the nationalised silver mine was. Finally in March 1613 the Crown gave up. It was let to a private firm, and abandoned shortly

afterwards.

There was some mining in the same spot in the 18th century for lead and zinc. And an attempt in the 1870s to find nickel ore, but no metals of value were found and it was abandoned.

Today, you can see three depressions in the ground near the road which are remains of the 18th century shafts, and the ruins of a building which was associated with the silver mine. It’s a very quiet spot near Cairnpapple, and on a bleak day last month I enjoyed walking around the site and imagining the industry and excitement here, 400 years ago.

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OLDER PEOPLE ACTIVE LIVES Getting out and meeting people – new friends and old friends – is something most of us take for granted and it’s essential for a healthy, happy life.

But many people, especially older ones, can encounter barriers. A lack of confidence and feeling lonely if you have no-one to go with, or just not knowing where to start meeting people, can stop you from being able to get out. The problem of loneliness been increasing in recent years, with families becoming more dispersed as people have to move further afield to find work, and the range of services provided by councils has had to be reduced. It’s a crippling but almost invisible problem to suffer from. One local lady describes how low she had got on her own,

I kind of slumped, I wouldn’t open the curtains or pick up the phone.

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The Cyrenians charity have partnered with the West Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership to provide befriending services to older people in West Lothian. Their new OPAL (Older People Active Lives) scheme helps people who would like to increase their confidence, reduce loneliness and meet new friends. The Cyrenians have been working with people who are excluded from family, home, work or community, for whatever reason, for many years, and in their experience many problems can be traced to social isolation - people feeling disconnected from their local communities. Befriending is a way of preventing this. The following services are delivered via team of local volunteers: One to one support: Volunteers make weekly home visits which both the volunteer and their buddy really look forward to. And besides enjoying the visits for their own sake, the aim is to get to a stage where the older person can get out to groups and start to develop their own local friendships. Volunteers will help identify what groups may be of interest, and accompany their buddy initially if necessary until they are confident to attend by themselves.

They can also offer support to build confidence with using public transport or shopping independently following a fall or a stay in hospital.

Telephone support: a weekly friendship call, for a chat and check-in and help build a trusting relationship.

Groups: Besides helping people access the many groups that already run in West Lothian, OPAL also organises several groups for the over 60s to meet new people and strengthen friendships whilst getting out and doing something they enjoy.

They try not to duplicate activities that are already available, but to add to the range available and are always looking for new ideas. Their groups include a fortnightly Nibble and Natter Digital, Singing for Health, and a book group. There is support to maintain regular attendance.

After meeting a befriender and spending a few months gently re-integrating into the community, the lady quoted above says,

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Singing for Health Above: The Singing for Health group is run in partnership with Ageing Well, at the Ability Centre, Carmondean fortnightly on Wednesdays 2.30-4.00pm.

Information: Cyrenians is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO), Registered Charity No. SC011052.

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We aim to help prevent or alleviate mental health problems through participation and social interaction in a group setting. Group activity can help to combat isolation and loneliness, and build self-esteem and confidence. The range of activity and discussion groups include art, games, quizzes, reminiscence and discussion, and we also offer support to link with partner organisations to offer other courses.

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PARENTS IN WEST LOTHIAN

BY NICOLA JENGAENGA

tame the wiry thicket of a future world-class tobogganist without having your eardrums burst Given that photos of my other half and my delightful progeny are sometimes published alongside the text of this column, it may not have escaped your notice that my kids are mixed race. More specifically they are half-Scottish, half-Zimbabwean – which means a number of things…

more professional solution is now required. But where to find a barber of sufficient moral courage to pit his wits, hairdressing equipment, and professional reputation, against the might of QuasiZimbabwean locks?

1. They have mildly interesting names – Quinton and Penelope (Zimbabweans love a good classic, old-style name).

We had heard from a friend that TopCuts, situated opposite the open-air Greggs in the Livingston Centre, (and their equipment) might be made of sterner stuff, and we set out to get our eldest neatly shorn.

2. They are DEFINITELY getting pushed into doing winter sports as they get a bit older, how many others will be eligible to represent Zimbabwe at the Olympics in downhill-skiing, skelton, or toboggan?

3. They have the most unmanageable hair that you can imagine, and its taming and coaxing into a halfway understandable style is a tiring daily job.

Quinn’s hair is particularly unruly – its consistency is something close to a brillo-pad that has been recently run over by a lawn mower, and it grows like a weed. This means that every so often this has to be tackled by a visit to a hairdresser.

Until now we have managed to hack bits off in a vaguely symmetrical way while he has been sleeping, but a

It started off promisingly, with the friendly barber inviting Quinton to sit on the special booster seat, and making a big fuss of him. He wasn’t a fan of the big cape to wear and even less a fan of the clippers as their buzzy, loud, teeth came close to his ears and his hair started falling to the floor!

Slight chaos ensued as we tried to bribe Quinton with a phone, a tablet, and snacks – but all of our go-to tactics to calm a melt-down were to no avail.

Quinn struggled to his feet on the barber’s chair, nearly rupturing other patron’s ear-drums with his screaming and crying, but with heroic persistence the determined barber continued to cut his hair. She

never became impatient or exasperated, continuing to coo softly to him that he was a good brave boy as she clipped and snipped. He calmed right down when she started to sing nursery rhymes to him and he hushed a little to listen.

The end result was a beautifully shorn boy, a happy mummy and daddy, and a crowd of waiting onlookers who had just witnessed their first incidence of what can only be described as extreme-barbering.

Well done TopCuts!

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 ever-evolving demands of their two tiny overlords and also squeezing in time for each other!

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February is a strange month for food.

There are no traditional celebrations with special food to look forward to and the new harvests of spring feel miles away. The weather can be cold and the days still seem short; a time when comfort food is needed.

Even in the 16th century the British had a poor reputation for food with French cooks who thought we used too much butter on our vegetables. Fine words count for little but before potatoes became our staple the root veg selection was limited and all of them were the better for some buttering up...flattery.

So we need to look to our roots. Carrots, celeriac, swedes, Jerusalem artichokes, beetroot, sweet potatoes, parsnips and spuds. There are also winter leaves to enjoy such as leeks, chicory and onions and, in neither category, butternut squash. All these can be roasted; indeed a mixture of root vegetables drizzled with oil and a little thyme make a perfect accompaniment to any grilled, baked or roast meat. If there are any leftovers they can become a warming lunchtime soup with the addition of a fried onion and stock from a cube and perhaps some red lentils.

Layering up thin sliced root veg and cooking them in a shallow dish in the oven is another good way to enjoy them. Butter, milk, cream, orange juice or stock will each give a different result. Good seasoning with black pepper, salt and herbs such as rosemary, thyme, lemongrass or ginger make the gratin more interesting. Bread crumbs mixed with a little strong cheese scattered on top will give a crunchy texture to the finished dish.

Some good combinations are:- Sweet potato and potato with milk and cayenne; carrots and parsnips with stock, parsley and ginger; beetroot with orange juice and thyme; potato, cooking apple and fried onion with dripping or butter; celeriac, black pepper, lemongrass

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and creamy milk. And not to be left out, Bubble and Squeak -mash, cabbage or any other green leaves. All these need to be baked in the oven at 160oC for about 40 minutes. You can cheat slightly by pre heating the sliced veg for a few minutes in boiling water, draining well and then layering them as you please.

Butternut squash was recently being sold sliced thin and suggested as a substitute for lasagne. Since it was reduced I bought it and tried it, layered up with spinach in a nutmeg white sauce. This is a good way to use this lovely squash.

Leeks or chicory are good blanched, baked in a good cheese or béchamel sauce and eaten for super with a baked potato. If you wrap either veg in a slice of ham and then bake it you have a more substantial meal. 30 to 40 minutes in a hot oven is needed.

Ambrose Heath, the great early 20th century food writer, has this dish in his chapter for February, which is also good with root vegetables.

RECIPE

Gammon baked in milk • 6 gammon rashers (1 per person) brought to a gentle boil for 10 minutes in water (Total weight about 850gm) • Teacup (half a mug full) bread crumbs • 3 level teaspoons brown sugar • Teaspoon mustard • Teaspoon Worcester sauce • 1 yolk of egg • Milk

atin Gcoldrweather comfort food

Butter a shallow baking dish. Lay the dried gammon in and cover with a paste made from all the other ingredients except the milk. Then add enough milk to not quite cover the meat. Bake at 150oC for 3545 minutes. Top up the milk if it looks to becoming dry. This is good with mashed potatoes with the zest and juice of an orange added.

If you need more inspiration for roots there are dozens of recipes for their use in breads, patties, chutney, scones, jam, pickles, tarts and puddings.

And there is always Gardener’s Pie… Shepherd’s Pie without the meat.

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With great restaurants to have a romantic, candle-lit dinner, fantastic walks for a loving stroll, you are never short of something to do with your loved ones in West Lothian!

With a great variety of restaurants in West Lothian, you are sure to find something that both you and your loved one can enjoy. From rural restaurants, to country pubs, trendy bars and cute cafĂŠs, you are sure to have the most romantic meal this Valentines Day in West Lothian.

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Linlithgow Palace. Enjoy a wander through one of our many country parks, from Almondell and Calderwood to Beecraigs Country Park, there is just so much choice!

Alternatively enjoy an adventure-packed day and try some crazy golf at Paradise Island Adventure Golf or take a day trip to Five Sister Zoo and meet a wonderful variety of animals!

There is so much to do in West Lothian, to plan the perfect Valentines Day for your loved one, take a visit to our website and find the restaurants, walk, activities and events for you.

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LOCAL HISTORY

BY HELEN-JANE SHEARER

NEWYEARFIELD

With the new year I decided it was a good time to look into the meaning of the Livingston place name “Newyearfield.”

Does it have anything to do with a new year? The answer is…maybe.

It’s not just a name dreamt up by Livingston New Town planners.

This little area has been known as Newyearfield for at least 475 years!

The earliest mention of the name appears in charters of 1539.

It was probably the site of a royal hunting seat. Although no archaeological evidence of it has been found, there is a written and oral tradition that there was a square tower here,

frequented by the kings of Scotland as a hunting lodge when they resided at Linlithgow. The tower disappeared at some point (The Old Statistical Account of Livingstone, written in 1798, says that there was a tower here “til within these few years”) and it became a farm, the farmhouse probably being built on the site of the old tower. The farmhouse is still here, nestled among the new developments adjacent to Newyearfield Farm Community Centre.

The site is associated with the medieval custom of the “healing of the King’s Evil”. The King’s Evil was a form of tuberculosis of the bones and lymph nodes, and it was widely believed

that the monarch had to power to cure you of this disease by touching you, sometimes with water or, later, with a “touch-piece” medallion. The practice was widespread in France, England and Scotland.

There is little if any solid evidence of this actually taking place here at Newyearfield; but the oral tradition is that the king met his afflicted subjects here before sunrise on New Year’s Day. He would sprinkle you with water from a nearby well called the Rose Well. There are no remains of this well now, but it did appear on the Ordnance Survey name book of 1856 and was located in what is now the Ladywell Braes area. Interestingly, Rose was another name for King’s Evil, stemming from the plant Rock Rose which was also used as a treatment. This could be another indication that the new year healing tradition may in fact have taken place here, giving rise to the name.

The other theory is that the land was at some point given as a new year’s gift. As there is no solid Archaeological or written evidence about Newyearfield, the only thing we do know is for sure is that it is an ancient name.

PHOTOGRAPH: Ploughing at Newyearfield Farm in 1928.

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MUSIC REVIEW

BY JAMES KERR

THE GOOD SON In some respects the death of so many respected musicians during the previous year has overwhelmed the attention paid to new releases from those who survive.

And surviving is pretty much what Nick Cave is doing just now.

he could not have realised the provocative impact of these words. It seems that, as always, the songwriter is challenging his audience.

Publicly the album “Skeleton Tree” is not a response to, or catharsis for, the tragic death of Cave’s fifteen year old son who plunged from a Brighton Cliff to his death under the influence of LSD. Kids – don’t do drugs. It is impossible though for the informed listener to divorce the voice of the artist from the suffering of the man.

The album has the gripping cohesion of such early classic collections as “The Firstborn is Dead” in that the music does not resemble that ramshackle Gothic blues, but is again of once piece, rather than the more varied settings found in the recent album “Dig Lazarus Dig” or the simpler but lighter previous release “Push The Sky Away”. There are love songs here which loop around samples, such as the beautiful and atypically uplifting “This Is The Moment”, but soon the darkness falls. Let it surround you.

It doesn’t take a high level empath to be shocked at the opening lines of the album (from “Jesus Alone”).

Proceeding from a sparse and unsettling electronic throb that sounds like it is broadcasting from a stripclub in Hell, Cave intones “You fell from the sky / Crash landed in a field / Near the river Adur”. It is inconceivable that

The monthly music review is contributed by James Kerr.

James presents the Regal Music Club show on Regal Radio and is a member of the local band Snakeskin Shoe Review.

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BY TINA GILBERT

THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH

HOW STRONG IS YOUR SELF-CRITIC? The self-critic in most of us can be strong and at work behind the scenes, without us even realising. Self criticism relates to something that has happened in the past that we feel we could have done better, for example, making a mistake, forgetting to do something, saying something you wished you hadn’t or perhaps could have said differently. The feelings that come with these moments are often disappointment, anger, even shame.

If this sounds like a familiar scenario to you, you might like to explore a different option. If a friend experienced any of these situations, you would offer words of wisdom or advice, words that are kind and supportive but is this how we speak to ourselves internally? We add many more layers of suffering on to an already challenging situation by harshly judging ourselves. Can we be kind and compassionate to our situation opening our own

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hears to our suffering as a good friend would.

As humans we have evolved to be highly self-evaluating and judging and also concerned about how we exist in the minds of others, therefore often worrying about what they will think of us. Can we approach a problem with gentleness and warmth rather than blame and harsh criticism, thereby experiencing life very differently? This requires training, intention and commitment and therefore not easy. However, it brings with it many rewards and a calmer more peaceful and accepting existence that benefits you and your family and friend around you.

Tina Gilbert lives in Livingston and teaches yoga and meditation. Visit her website at www.yogamed.co.uk

CATS PROTECTION WEST LOTHIAN

MAC | FEATURED CAT Mac has just had his first birthday and is looking for his forever home. A playful chap, he occasionally gets overexcited which can lead to a wee nip. For that reason he cannot be rehomed with young children. He would particularly like a home with a garden where he could feel the grass beneath his paws and chase the leaves.

Being able to burn off his energy whilst exploring a new outdoor environment might be just what he needs to curb his occasionally exuberant behaviour indoors.

He also enjoys spending an hour or two on your lap, cosying in on these colder afternoons. He may be ok with other cats but most of all would benefit from having someone around a lot of the day to give him lots of attention. Mac has been fully health checked, vaccinated, neutered and microchipped. A home visit can easily be arranged.

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USEFUL INFORMATION

WHAT’S ON | LIVINGSTON DAILY FROM FRIDAY 10TH FEBRUARY

First tingles of Spring at Almond Valley Museum & Farm.

It might be chilly outside, but if you look carefully there are all sorts of signs that spring is on its way. After braving the spring spotter’s trail, have fun in the warmth of the museum, planting seeds, building nests and joining in other crafts to prepare for the year to come.

Almond Valley Heritage Centre, Millfield, Livingston, EH54 7AR. Tel 01506 414957 SATURDAY 18TH FEBRUARY

West Lothian Highland Society Monthly Ceilidh.

Strathbrock Community Centre, Broxburn, 7.00pm.

Band will be Keith Robertson Duo; Piper - Alvis Kerr or Callum Davidson; Singer - Scott Gardiner.

Members - £6.00, Non-Members - £7.00.

THEATRES

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

LIBRARY INFORMATION Almondbank Library Shiel House, Shiel Walk, Craigshill, EH54 5EH T: 01506 283133 E: almondbank.lib@westlothian.gov.uk OPENING TIMES: Mon, Tues, Wed and Fri 9am - 6pm.

Thurs 9am - 7pm. Sat 9am - 1pm. Sora Comics and Manga Group: 4:30 - 6:00pm every second Thurs. New members welcome. Adult Book Group: New members welcome, contact the library for information. Book Bug sessions: Come along and join in with stories songs and rhymes. Contact the library for information.

Carmondean Library Carmondean Connected: Carmondean Centre, EH54 8PT T: 01506 777602 E: carmondean.lib@westlothian.gov.uk OPENING TIMES: Mon & Fri 10am - 5pm. Tue & Thu 10am - 7pm. Wed 11am - 5pm. Sat 9am - 1pm. IT buddy here from 1—4pm on a Friday for any help with computers - help is free and no need to book. Carmondean also has a CIS office where you can ask about council services—eg Housing Benefit, Council Tax, repairs to council houses--10am-5pm Mon to Fri --closed for lunch between 1and 2pm and 9-12 on a Sat. Lanthorn Library Kenilworth Rise, Dedridge, EH54 6NY T: 01506 777700 E: lanthorn.lib@westlothian.gov.uk OPENING TIMES: Mon 10am-3pm. Tues & Fri 11am5pm. Wed 11am-4pm. Thurs 10am - 7pm. Sat 9am - 1pm.

The Lanthorn Library, continues to be an important part of the Community, we look forward to welcoming our customers, old and new, making use of this valued service in the years ahead.

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

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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.

Bellsquarry Village Hall. Every second Thursday 7:15pm - 8:45pm Please call or email Tracey 07754 499344 ghost.scotland@outlook.com for further information.

CRAIGSHILL

MS SOCIETY AFTERNOON MEETINGS

NEW TOWN ROLLER GIRLS

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.

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.

LOTHIAN RUNNING CLUB

WEST LOTHIAN RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS 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.

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.

WEST LOTHIAN CLARION Cycling club - Our aim is to help cyclists plan and reach their own goals through training with, and seeking advice and support from fellow club members. Weekly club runs leave from Linlithgow Leisure Centre and East Calder Sports Centre. See www.westlothianclarion.co.uk or email secretary@westlothianclarion.co.uk WEST LOTHIAN 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 telephone 01506 417000 or see www.livingstonfc.co.uk LIVINGSTON RAMBLERS GROUP

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

We are a non profit walking group with members from around Livingston including Bathgate, Armadale, East, West and Mid Calder, Kirknewton, Blackburn, Uphall and Broxburn. We have 3 walking groups. Thursdays, once a fortnignt offering walks of 5 – 8 miles, starting at 10.00 am. Saturday Challenge walks starting at 7.00 or 7.30 am, walks include Corbetts and Munros. Sunday Venture walks start at 8.00am and offer a variety of walks of 7-13 miles, from coast to hills. You are welcome to try any of our walks.

Contact 01506 880980 for further information

Daisy Drop In

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Craigshill Dance Class

SPIRITUAL & PSYCHIC AWARENESS DEVELOPMENT GROUP

Almondbank Centre, Craigshill. Information centre for parents/carers of preschool children. Drop in, play and have fun! Open: Mon - Fri 9am - 12 noon, Mon & Thurs afternoons 1.30pm - 3.00pm.

Riverside Wing, Craigsfarm. Wednesdays 5.30-6.30pm. Fridays 2.00– 3.00pm. Starts November 6th. Join Craigshill’s new intergenerational dance

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class for people over 60 and their families. There will be traditional and modern dances, no partners are required and everyone is welcome from 0 – 100.

Classes will run every week except during school holidays. Seated / adapted dance for people with mobility aids and other challenges is our speciality, so everyone can take part. Every child must have a participating adult. £1 Individuals / £3 Family of 3 or more, payable each week. Can’t come but want to know more? Call: Joanne on 07521 358 239 or Jane on 07473 102 669. www.generationarts.co.uk

10.30-11.30am. Contact Rhona at rhonawatt@btconnect.com

SANDS Lothians (Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Society)

Lothians MS Support Group

Support group meets 2nd Monday of every month at 7-9pm Pregnancy support group – as and when required. Mother and toddler groupfor women who have other children but want to continue to chat and meet others who understand For further information see http://sands-lothians.org.uk. Current venue Craigsfarm Community Centre, Maree Walk, Craigshill – but venue changing in 2016 please contact SANDS before attending.

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

DEANS 13th West Lothian Scouts

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.

Open to anyone living with Multiple Sclerosis, family & friends. Informal fortnightly meetings for support, information and activities. Membership and meetings free. Fortnightly meetings are at the Ability Centre, Livingston, EH54 8PT on a Tueday 7pm–8.30pm. Contact the Ability Centre on Carmondean Road on 01506 491750 for more information or facebook page: Lothians MS Support Group.

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 pre-school children. Kiddies Korner runs on a Tuesday and a Thursday from 9am-12.00. Parents, guardians and Childminders are all welcome Livingston United Parish Church

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.

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.

Yoga for people with health conditions

Ukulele Club

Ability Centre, Carmondean Centre Road. Wednesdays 1.15-2.30pm.

Contact Bijam on 07966 573 804 or email: info@yogawithbijam.co.uk 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 7.30-9.30pm. Contact secretary: eric@ livingstonfiddlers.co.uk. Tel 01506 654 189. www.livingstonfiddlers.co.uk Pilates for people with health conditions Livingston Station Community Centre. Mondays 11.00am - 12noon & Fridays

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Deans Community High School. Every Tuesday from 7pm, except during July and August. All are welcome, no standard required, absolute beginners to experienced. It’s for anyone who wants to play the Uke and have fun. If interested please just turn up £2 to cover room hire.

2nd Livingston Girls’ Brigade Company Meets Tuesdays in St Andrew’s Church Hall 4A Main Street, Deans.

Explorers (P1-3) 6.30-7.45. Juniors (P4-7) 6.30-8.00. Brigaders (S1-6) 6.30-8.00. For further information email lazylaura@sky.com, phone Laura Brooks on 01506 418272 or find us on facebook.

Slimming World Grand Central Carmondean Wed 7.30 pm. Contact Jen on 07754 498986

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.

Noadmissionfee.FindusonFacebookandwebsite:dedridgespiritualstchurch.co.uk

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.

Livingston Camera Club

Brighter Days

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

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.

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.

Cafe Connect Extra 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.

Crofthead Hickory House Playgroup 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 or visit www.croftheadhickoryhouse.co.uk West Lothian Depression Support Group A free self-help group for adults living with depression, low mood and anxiety or those who support others. We meet the first Wednesday of every month at 7.00 - 9.00pm within Crofthead Farm, Dedridge, EH54 6DG. 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.

5th Livingston Boys’ Brigade 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. Baby and Toddler activities Kidzeco Livingston, 3a The Centre, Almondvale South, Livingston, EH54 6NB. Monthly sling meets (Baby Wearing West Lothian). Please contact Kidzeco Livingston on 01506 238283 for more information. Large family area with feeding/changing area and play area for children too!

Livingston South Community Church With roots in Church of Scotland, Methodist, Scottish Episcopal & United Reformchurch since 1966. SCO Number 44088. We serve the south of the town, worshipping each Sunday at 10am. The 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month in Lanthorn Community Centre, Kenilworth Rise, 2nd & 4th Sundays in Murieston Village Hall. Sunday club for the children runs at same time as service. We are on Facebook, or e-mail livingstonsouthcommunitychurch@ gmail.com for weekly updates.

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 Lanthorn Book Bashers Lanthorn Library, Dedridge. Are you aged between 8 – 11 years old? Come and join the Library Book Bashers. We meet once a month on a Thursday at 6.15pm to discuss our favourite books. New members welcome. Please call 01506 777700 for information.

Livingston Amateur Flute Ensemble A voluntary group for learning and improving technique of playing flute, percussion, recorder & keyboard. We play a variety of music. Everyone is welcome from experienced players to those wishing to learn and those who played at school and want to get back to playing. Our classes cater for adults and children from 6 years. Thursdays 7 – 9 pm in Crofthead Farm Community Centre, Livingston. For further information please contact Alice on 01506 462623. Email mgolshan@btinternet.com

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Livingston & District Amateur Radio Society (LaDARS)

14th West Lothian Scout Troop

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

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.

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Sunshine Break, SPPA (Scottish Pre-School 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.

Church of Christ Garden Place, Eliburn, EH54 6RA, Livingston. Service Times: Sunday Bible Study and Sunday School - 10.00 am.; Worship Service - 11.15 am; Tuesday Bible Study - 7.30 pm.

Little Jewels Baby and Toddler Group Free Church of Scotland, Jackson Place, Eliburn. Tuesdays 10-11:30am, term time only. Play time, craft, snack and songs for babies, toddlers and their parents/carers. 50p per family. For more information email littlejewelslivingston@gmail.com or visit us at www.facebook.com/ littlejewelslivingston

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.

occasional and less experienced cyclists to encourage cycling for leisure and commuting. We favour easy paths and gentle gradients where possible, and aim to avoid heavy traffic. We will wait on stragglers, help with punctures.

The rides are not suitable for unaccompanied children. We meet monthly at Howden Park Centre, details on our web or Twitter page. Email: livi20milers@outlook.com Web: http://livi20milers.blogspot.co.uk/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LMilers

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Physio Led Pilates Deer Park Golf & Country Club. Wednesday evenings 6pm & 7pm. 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 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.

3rd Livingston Rainbow Guides

Community Wing, Toronto Primary School. Cubs Mon 6.30-8.00pm, Beavers Wed 6.30-7.30pm, Scouts Wed 7.30-9.00pm Tel 01506 441852

Meet on Tuesdays at Mosswood community centre, Knightsridge 6.45-7.45 pm. For girls aged 5 and attending school. Telephone Rainbow Guide Leader 01506 491781 or email faysue.edgar@gmail.com for further information.

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14th Livingston Rainbows

West Lothian Diabetes UK Group

29th West Lothian Scout Group

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

Inveralmond Community High School, Ladywell, EH54 6HW. Meet monthly on the first Wednesday of every month at 7pm. See http://www.west-lothian. diabetesukgroup.org

Braid House Day Centre

Rosebery Centre for Dementia Care

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

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

Livingston Art Association

Almond Valley Baptist Church

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.

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 07570 790862 or email at avbc@btinternet.com

14th Livingston Guides

Kids Club

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

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.

Firefly Arts Firefly Arts provide fun and friendly theatre, film and drama workshops for children and young people (5 to 25 years) in venues across West Lothian.

Call 08447 744496 or email admin@firefly-arts.co.uk for more information on our current programme. Firefly Arts Ltd, Howden Park Centre, Livingston, EH54 6AE www.firefly-arts.co.uk email admin@firefly-arts.co.uk

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

Livingston 20 Milers Cycle Rides

Ladywell Star Community Football Club

Monthly free guided ride organised by volunteers from West Lothian Sustrans Group. 20 milers are at the easy to moderate level, suitable for

Inveralmond Community High School. A range of teams and fixtures. See www.ladywellstarcfc.co.uk

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SPPA (Scottish Pre-School Play Association) Group

Livingston Bridge Club

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

Meets every Wednesday from the first Wednesday in September until the last Wednesday in March at Bankton Mains Bowling Club, 6.45 for 7.00 pm start.

Contact Dorothy Doak 01506 437977 for more information.

Memory Cafe Newyearfield Farm Community Centre, Hawk Brae, EH54 6AB. For those suffering with dementia and their carers. Runs the first Thursday of every month 2pm to 3.30pm.

Slimming World Cedarbank Baptist Church, Cedarbank, Ladywell, EH54 6DR Thursdays 5.30pm and & 7.30pm. Contact Lisa on 07736 316400. Tuesdays 5.30pm & 7.30pm. Contact Jen on 07754 498986.

WEST LOTHIAN BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Meets on the first Tuesday of each month, in Oscars, Ladywell, from 7pm9pm. Further details and information, contact Nan McDonald tel: 01506 655739

LIVINGSTON VILLAGE

Livingston Village Playgroup Based in Livingston Village Primary School, Kirkton Road North, Livingston Village. We are now part of Community Playgroups and are based in the large and bright community room of the primary school, with our own secure outdoor area. We run Monday to Friday 9.15am to 11.30am, offering early education through fun and play, with a wide range of resources, to children aged from 2 years. The cost is £7 per session and includes a varied and healthy snack every day. Pop in for a visit with your child, or please phone Cheryl or Lesley on 01506 417343 for more information.

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 The Wooly Quilters Craft Group Room 24 Livingston Business Centre, Kirkton South Road, Livingston. This self help group is the ideal place for help and craft chat with a cuppa while you sew or knit! Variety of crafts from patchwork & quilting to knitting & spinning.

We meet Wednesday evenings 7pm - 9pm. For more information email: woolyquilters@gmail.com or find us on facebook Kings Church @ West Lothian 3pm at Livingston Village Community Centre EH54 7EQ. 11th September, 16th October, 6th November. Head along for a warm welcome, modern worship, relevant teaching and great kids activities. Email kingschurchwl@ gmail.com for more info about this or our weekly mums and toddlers group.

MURIESTON

Livingston South Community Church With roots in Church of Scotland, Methodist, Scottish Episcopal & United Reformchurch since 1966. SCO Number 44088. We serve the south of the town, worshipping each Sunday at 10am. The 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month in Lanthorn Community Centre, Kenilworth Rise, 2nd & 4th Sundays in Murieston Village Hall. Sunday club for the children runs at same time as service. We are on Facebook, or e-mail livingstonsouthcommunitychurch@ gmail.com for weekly updates.

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

Murieston Parent and Toddler Thursday 9.30am till 11am. Murieston Village Hall. £1.50 per morning.

OTHER AREAS 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). £6 each, non-members £7, new members welcome, contact John Sneddon 01501 770911 for dates and more details.

ALMONDVALE SCOTTISH SENIORS COMPUTER CLUB Muffin Break Café, Almondvale Centre, Livingston. 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! Tuesday mornings 10am - 12 noon.

Contact: Chris Cosgrove. Livingston Computer Club. Call 01506 656153 or just call in.

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 BABY AND TODDLER ACTIVITIES Kidzeco Livingston, 3a The Centre, Almondvale South, Livingston, EH54 6NB. Monthly sling meets (Baby Wearing West Lothian). Please contact Kidzeco Livingston on 01506 238283 for more information. Large family area with feeding/changing area and play area for children too!

The Tree Club Office at 19c South Bridge Street, Bathgate. West Lothian’s only afterschool club for children and teenagers with additional support needs. Stimulating and creative activities with high staff to child ratio. See www.thetreeclub.org.uk West Lothian Baking Club We meet approximately every 6th Wednesday 7:30 – 9:30pm in Dechmont Hall to talk about all things baking related. No requirement to be the next Mary Berry! £2 per meeting. Email wlbakingclub@yahoo.co.uk or find us on facebook.

West Lothian Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Classes in South Church Hall, Uphall. Starting on Thurs 17th Sept 7.30 to 9.30pm. 10 weeks through to the 19th Nov, then starting the 7th January through to 10th Mar 2016. £3 per week. Teacher Mrs Margaret McGregor.

Dancing for fun & fitness, any new beginners very welcome. For more info contact Sandra Cheyne, tel 01506 430600 email sdcheyne77@yahoo.com.

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

ADMINISTRATION SERVICES QS Services BATHROOMS Bathgate Bathroom Studio

50 WL7

BOOKKEEPING AKT Bookkeeping

4

BUILDING SURVEYOR David Hastings

WL8

CAR SERVICE AND REPAIR Formula 1 MOT JWG Car Care

4 4

CARPETS Kelly’s Carpets

15

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING C and W Cleaning Services WL24 James Burnett WL24 Cleaning Doctor 14 CATERING Food Creations

WL24

CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT Jump Station Young Engineers

WL20 WL20

CLEANING SERVICES Inside & Out 45 Clean Bee 45 Aquatec 45 CHARITY British Heart Foundation

14

COMPLIMENTARY THERAPIES Alternative Witch Access 2 Balance COMPUTER SERVICES Sprint Computers

4 12 WL14

DENTIST No. 9 Dental

12

DOORS uPVC Door Shop

6

ELECTRICIAN DB Electrics Riddell Electrial Electric Al Simply Electrical MC & Co. Electrical

53 51 51 WL6 WL1

ESTATE AGENTS Aberdein Considine Remax Turpie & Co.

WL12 (Back Cover) 64 WL11

FOOD & GROCERIES Hopetoun Farm Shop FLORIST Gowers Flowers

WL22 2

FURNITURE & INTERIORS Shapes 5 GARDEN BUILDINGS Champfleurie Estate Ltd GOLF CLUB Baberton Golf Club

10

GARDENS & LANDSCAPING All Year Round Landscapes SG Landscapes D Greaves

16 16 16

HEALTH, BEAUTY & HAIRDRESSING Eskimo Blond Leah McColm

12 12

17

HEALTH & FITNESS Dalmahoy WL13

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HEATING SERVICES Capital Heating Dewar Plumbing Red Hot Condensing Boilers HOME IMPROVEMENT 1st Choice Living MH Developments Central Home Improvements S and S Home Improvements HOTELS & ACCOMMODATION HiIlcroft Hotel

WL6 WL5 WL7

Solution to December Crossword

7 18 19 20 11

IT SUPPORT Evoquent 49 JOINER Geoff Vinter Create Enhanced Spaces Ltd Sandy Mundie KILT HIRE The Kilt Studio

51 WL5 6 13

KITCHENS Ekco WL2 LOCKSMITH West Lothian Locksmith Company

WL8

MOBILITY Ableworld WL19 Med Ecosse WL15 MOTORHOME (HIRE/SALE) Motorhome Hire Scotland

WL14

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Care & Repair Emerald Property

45 51

PAINTER/DECORATOR David J Lane Nu Walls Manic Street Painters STS Paints Braekirk Decorators Brian McGowan TML Decor Donald does it all PET CARE & VENTRINARY SERVICES Animal Magic Doggies Love Walkies Scot and About Riverside Vets

WL8 49 63 10

TILING & PLASTERING Service with a Tile Top 2 Bottom Plastering

18 50

TUITION Sax Lessons

Solution to Sudoku Page 48

55 55 55 55

TAXI All The Fours Murieston Private Hire

TRUSTED TRADER SCHEME West Lothian Trusted Trader

Down: 1 Exchange, 2 Lunch, 4 Hit, 5 Conversation, 6 Excited, 7 Sure, 8 Caterpillars, 12 Eaten, 13 Messages, 15 Maximum, 19 Onion, 20 Iced, 22 Ski

WL1 WL6 51 4 51 45 50 50

PLUMBING SERVICES Almondvale Plumbing & Heating 50 D-Mac Services Scotland WL4 Currievale Plumbing 18 BJ Fleming 18 EPH 18 REMOVALS Man With Van Ltd Livingston Removals

Across: 1 Eels, 3 Checkers, 9 Contact, 10 Nicer, 11 Achievements, 14 Gem, 16 Paths, 17 Dye, 18 Explanations, 21 Comma, 22 Showing, 23 Domestic, 24 Ends

WL8 WL20

WINDOWS & CONSERVATORIES Andrew James Windows & Conservatories WL6 Greenburn Glass WL9

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