Konect Directory Livingston November 2012

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The community magazine for Livingston November 2012

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Hello neighbours ’Tis the season for spooky stories and strange happenings ... and our feature article this month looks at two mysterious events from the local area, one on Dechmont Law and the other on the A70. Both happened a few years ago, but both are the subject of current TV and film projects - they are still a subject of fascination as they have never been fully explained, so read the article on pages 8 and 9 and draw your own conclusions!

There are lots of fantastic offers for Konect readers this month, so do look carefully through the adverts and get yourself some great deals from local businesses on everything from health and beauty, car, home and garden.

Congratulations to Mrs M Duncan of Murieston who won the crossword

Contents Feature Article Our Own X-Files 8 Local Walk 26 Pets 37 Recipe 32 Children & Family 40

competition in the last issue, and to Jonathan Ricci of Eliburn who won the crossword competition in the September issue. This month, The Coffee Cup Cafe in Carmondean is offering a full breakfast for two people, just perfect for getting you going on a cold autumn morning, so turn to the crossword on page 34.

Thanks for reading the Konect Directory and for supporting local businesses!

Helen-Jane, Editor hj@konectdirectory.co.uk 07854 492638 The Konect Directory welcomes contributions such as old photographs, or short articles of local interest. The Editor reserves the right to edit any articles submitted for publication.

Competitions & puzzles Prize crossword Sudoku Community What’s on Useful information Clubs & Classes Index of Advertisers

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Our Own X-Files

By Helen-Jane Shearer

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ounding a corner of a woodland path on Dechmont Law, a forester going about his job in November 1979 entered a clearing and came upon a large dome-shaped metallic object.

So begins the tale of one of the most significant UFO (Unidentified Flying Object) incidents in Europe. Known as “The Livingston Incident” in paranormal research circles, on police files it remains an unsolved case of “an attack by person or persons unknown.”

Robert Taylor, employee of the Livingston Development Corporation, was on a routine inspection of the Dechmont Law hillside one November morning, accompanied by his Irish red setter, to check fences to ensure that sheep and cattle didn’t stray into the wood. No-one witnessed what happened, until he turned up at his home in Deans on foot later that morning in a state of shock and barely able to speak. He had reversed his truck into a ditch, his trousers were ripped and his dog was very agitated. He stammered to his incredulous wife, “I have been attacked by a spaceship.”

Robert’s story, which he maintained throughout his life, was that as he came upon this large dome- shaped object in the clearing, two round objects dropped from it to the ground and started rolling towards him, making sucking and popping noises.

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His dog was barking madly and there was an overwhelming burning smell. As they got near to him, projections came out of them towards his hips, grabbed him and pulled him forcibly towards the larger object. At this point he lost consciousness.

When he came to, the object had gone leaving nothing but imprints in the ground and Robert in a state of shock. He managed to stumble back to his truck but reversed it into a ditch, such was his disorientation. He staggered home to Deans on foot.

Robert’s assertion that he had been attacked by a spaceship and his description of the event led to the involvement of Strange Phenomena Investigations (SPI), a research society headed by Malcolm Robinson. I spoke to Malcolm, who was on site the following day to photograph the imprints on the ground and to interview the police and LDC personnel involved.

The police forensic analysis of the ripped trousers concluded that they had not been torn by any forest debris (i.e. not by branches or sharp plants of any sort) nor by barbed wire. There was no explanation for the marks in the ground, and after thorough investigation by the police and forensic experts, the case remains unsolved.

Robert’s boss and colleagues described him as a steady sane person, not given to telling stories and with no interest in the paranormal.

I asked Malcolm how he went about investigating such cases. “You have to rule out the obvious explanations. I always ask people if they are on any medication.

They may be after notoriety. There are lots of possible explanations so you have to be very careful.” He became fascinated by the paranormal when he set out as a young man to disprove the existence of ghosts. After some personal experiences and listening to the experiences of many other people he gradually began to change his mind. He now runs Strange Phenomena Investigations and says that the vast majority of reports of strange happenings can be explained. But he believes that there are enough unexplainable incidents to convince him that, he says, “there is evidence to suggest that humans have

Images:

1) Police sketch of “Livingston Incident” marks in the ground.

2) The Livingston Incident Cairn, Dechmont Law. Photo courtesey of Malcom Robinson.

3) Dechmont Law, near the site of the incident.

been visited by beings from elsewhere – not necessarily extra terrestrial but from a different dimension”.

A National Geographic programme is scheduled to be screened in early next year on the best UFO cases across Europe. “The Livingston Incident” features as part of the documentary and Malcolm was involved in the filming of it recently. He has also been approached by a film company who are currently making a film for release next year based on another UFO incident in this area – the “A70 Incident.”

they couldn’t account for the missing time.

Neither Garry nor Colin had any interest whatsoever in the paranormal and, totally non-plussed, they didn’t report the incident to anyone besides friends. But they became increasingly troubled by nightmares, and in Garry’s case, severe headaches; both men found scars on their bodies that weren’t there before. They eventually contacted Malcolm at SPI, who encouraged them to undergo hypnotic regression therapy to try to discover what had happened that evening during the lost hour. Although sceptical, they were desperate for their own sanity and agreed to the hypnotherapy.

They have no recollection of what happened, but in a series of hyphotherapy sessions they described their experiences.

They were apparently taken into the craft and underwent various experiments at the hands of small grey creatures, some of them painful.

The “A70 Incident” is still a subject of fascination, and since as far as anyone involved can tell Garry and Colin did not fabricate the whole story, their experience remains unexplained.

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The stretch of the A70 from Kirknewton to Lanark, the “Lang Whang” is a quiet route between the heather-covered hills and has a bleak and remote aspect. It is the location of another unexplained incident, this time in 1992. Two men from Edinburgh, Gary Woods and Colin Wright, were driving along the A70 heading for Tarbrax one evening. As they turned one of the sharp corners just past Harperrig Reservoir, they were faced with what they described as a two-tiered black disc hovering motionless above the road. Shocked, they decided nevertheless to just drive under it and keep going. As they passed under the object, it emitted a curtain of mist which, as it reached the car, enveloped them in total blackness. Moments later, they regained sight and the car was shuddering.

Somewhat shaken, they continued their drive to Tarbrax. But, on arriving at their friend’s house they discovered that it was an hour later than they had thought; the journey which normally took 30 – 40 minutes had taken an hour and a half and

How would you react if one of your good friends or colleagues announced they had been attacked by aliens? “I have no problem with sceptics,” says Malcolm. “I think you have to have had a personal experience of the paranormal, or be very close to someone who has, before you will start to accept it as an explanation for events that are otherwise inexplicable.”

With thanks to Malcolm Robinson of Strange Phenomena Investigations.

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Costs are minimal because our activities are organised by our members who share their skills and expertise.

Groups in West Lothian,meeting in Uphall, Broxburn and various other locations, include Art Appreciation, Reading, Discussion, Digital Photography. French, Garden Visits, Genealogy, History, Humour, Music Appreciation, Art & Crafts, Poetry, Sing Along and Theatre.

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General meetings take place once a month on the third Wednesday of the month and a different speaker is provided on each occasion. Refreshments are available and an opportunity to chat with other members.

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Thought for the Month: Finding Peace in Yourself

By Tina Gilbert

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ver the past 13 years of my spiritual journey of yoga, meditation and compassion training, I have come to realize you don’t need the world outside of you to find happiness, fulfilment and peace; it is right there within you. You just need to tap into it.

We are often our own worst enemies with the constant barrage of our inner critic telling us, “I could do better”, and “I am not good enough.” When you can start to see how hard you are on yourself you can begin to do something about it. This is not easy of course and most people don’t know how to begin.

This year I attended a compassion retreat with Chris Germer and Kristin Neff on the Holy Isle. It was there, immersed in meditation practices on self compassion and compassion to others, that I realized that everything I needed was already

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there within me, I just needed to tap into it. We did many deeply transforming exercises, not always easy but a week later, left me feeling so full of love, compassion and kindness toward myself which has naturally flowed to others.

So try this: Sit for 10 minutes, engage your senses; hear sounds, notice smells, notice how you feel and drop into your body and relax. Place you hands on your heart and notice how this feels. Then repeat any of the following phrases: “May I be peaceful;” “May I live with ease” “May I be free from fears and anxieties” “May I learn to accept myself exactly as I am.”

Do this every day and notice how it feels.

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A walk through history

By Karen Murray

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alking simply for walking’s sake is perfectly fine. Exercise is not only important in our every day lives, it is perhaps paramount in today’s sedentary times. However, if you can combine a walk with some historical or geographical interest, all the better.

Having often headed to village of Cramond to grab a walk and some fresh sea air - it being a great area for the kids to practice cycling, roller skating or scootering - I have always fancied checking out the ruins of the Roman settlement that lie between the Church and the shoreline.

Parking in the main car park at Cramond, there is a narrow and somewhat muddy path leading directly from the car park to the ruins.

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During the Roman occupation of Britain, Cramond was an important coastal fort. It was built at the mouth of the Almond River in 142 AD to protect the eastern frontier established by the Romans. The fort was occupied until about 170 AD, and then again briefly between 208 and 211 AD. Later, what is now Cramond Kirk was built within the ruins of the fort, and the foundations of the fort were only rediscovered in 1954.

Perhaps even more interesting than the striking remains from the Roman occupation of the area, the archaeological excavations

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that were carried out revealed a site that has been dated to 8,500 years ago - making this the oldest evidence of human occupation in Scotland.

As you wander around the excavation site, reading the interpretation boards, the fort comes alive in front of you. It happened to be the annual Doors Open Days weekend when I visited so the Kirk was open to all visitors and investigation of the excavation site actively encouraged.

That said I was on a walk and in need of exercise, so while I enjoyed the historical interlude, I stepped quickly through history and into the walled park area behind the Kirk.

A play park here might distract the kids, but also add to their enjoyment of the exercise.

The path continues along the length of the high wall and out the other side, but ignore the exit and continue on the path as it heads back into the wooded park area becoming narrower and muddier as the trees encroach.

There is a seemingly disused series of ‘outdoor gym’ structures that I personally chose to ignore but I could probably have increased the exercise regime by giving them a go.

The whole circuit of the walled area does not take long - maybe 15 minutes from the car park to the ‘kissing gate’ exit on the far side of the park. This exit brings you out onto a field overlooking the Cramond shoreline and across to Cramond Island. Here things get a little soggy underfoot - the path is a little unclear and goes across fields but basically heads straight(ish) down towards the path along the

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Images: 1) Remains of Roman Fort

2) Cramond Island

3) Fish sculpture on Cramond foreshore

shoreline - just aim for the corresponding gate at the bottom of the field.

From there, you can complete a simple loop by walking along the tarmac path back to the village itself and the car park. A relatively quick walk but with various terrain and plenty of history.

Of course if it happens to be low tide, you are bound to be tempted to walk out the island do ONLY try this two hours either side of low tide though as you might end up stuck over there for some while and there is not much in the way of shelter. It was in fact low tide when I visited and sorely tempted though I was, I decided on a walk on the beach instead and then a look around the exhibition and education centre which runs at weekends between May and September at the Maltings, Riverside. You get a great insight into the history of Cramond Island when it used to be inhabited. It would be worth looking around the exhibition before making the trip over the causeway to the island.

If you have timed it well and decide to make the walk out to and around the island, you will be in need of refreshment on your return.

Luckily you can choose from the Cramond Gallery Bistro on Riverside or the local pub the Cramond Inn. Visit www.cramondheritagetrust.org.uk for more information on the village and its surrounds.

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River Kids

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iver Kids is a home-grown West Lothian charity focussing on local children in need, be that supporting an individual family in difficulty or a children’s group. They provide support in many ways, from help for a child with a disability, equipment for a children’s group or making the lives of disadvantaged children brighter via birthday and Christmas presents that they would not otherwise receive.

Set up in October 2005, River Kids was originally part of River FM, a radio station that closed in January 2007. One of the original trustees, Wendy Simpson, continued alone without the resources that the station had offered. Starting from scratch and overcoming many obstacles, the charity is now active throughout West Lothian, raising money from direct donations, fundraising events and bucket collections to help struggling families and children.

supported the charity throughout this ongoing partnership to help raise vital funds with the help of mall resources and retailer support.

So far this year River Kids has provided support for 41 local children to continue their training amidst funding cuts, as well as paying for transport for a group of children with disabilities to go on a coach trip to a theme park, support for children to go on school trips, started a refurb at A&E at St John’s Hospital and aided a local football team with support and contacts to receive equipment. It has also provided birthday presents for many disadvantaged children along with more essential items.

Its first fundraising event was a bucket collection at The Centre, Livingston, in November 2005. This raised £600 which was donated to St. John’s hospital to host a Christmas party for the kids receiving treatment that year. The hospital was also hoping to have a play area for children at the hospital, and together with the Sick Kids Friends Foundation, River Kids helped raise enough money to have it completed in September 2009.

The big focus at this time of the year is the West Lothian Children’s Toy Appeal. Every Christmas toys are distributed around West Lothian to children in need, as recommended by authorities. In December 2011 over 10 000 toys were distributed to over 1,200 children. This Christmas the aim is to reach even more children, as well as to expand it out to include birthdays throughout the year. Now is a good time to have a pre-Christmas clear-out and donate any unwanted toys in good condition to River Kids so that they can be distributed to children less fortunate than your own. The charity is also arranging a breakfast with Santa every weekend of December at The Centre, Livingston and a Christmas party on the 8th December at Livingston FC.

Wendy has worked tirelessly for River Kids since it was founded and was this year awarded the well-deserved Fundraising Hero status by Daily Record Our Heros awards.

River Kids staff are all volunteers from various backgrounds. Please check their website at www.riverkids.org.uk for details of upcoming events and how you can get involved.

To add to a year of success, River Kids was nominated as The Centre, Livingston’s local charity of the year. The shopping centre has

Donations of new or good quality second hand toys can be made to River Kids at any time.

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toffee apple recipe Perfect autumn treat, especially for Hallowe’en! Make your own toffee apples:

Michael Cochrane Piano Tuition Experienced teacher (10+ years) classical, easy listening, jazz, hymns, etc

Serves 6 • 6 Granny Smith apples • 6 wooden sticks (like those used for ice lollies) • 4 (100g) packets original toffees.

• 2 tablespoons water • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Insert wooden sticks 3/4 of the way into the stem end of each apple. Place apples on a baking tray lined with lightly greased aluminium foil.

Combine toffee, water and vanilla in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring often, until toffee melts and is smooth. Dip each apple into the toffee and gently run apples around inside of saucepan to scrape off some of the toffee. Place on the aluminium foil and chill until ready to serve.

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November Recipe and Food Notes

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ost harvests are over by November, the exception being grapes for very special sweet wines which are left on the vine till the frost concentrates the juice. The other, more practical, harvests for the month are chestnuts and dried beans. Both of these are much enjoyed by the Italians who use them in delicious and innovative ways.

Chestnuts do not have to be half raw, burnt and difficult to peel, nor need they be reserved for the brussel sprouts for the Christmas meal. The nuts can become Marron glacee and then, after grating and adding to whipped, sweetened cream become Mont Blanche pudding.

The flour from the chestnuts is very nutritious and was the saving of people on restricted diets in harsh winters in Central Europe. They added it to bread and soups or stews when there was little else to feed them. There are several wonderful rich continental cakes which use chestnut flour with chocolate, just right for eating with strong coffee in Vienna or at home as a special treat.

Italian Chestnut Soup The recipe gives instructions for dealing with fresh nuts; but you can find cooked, plain frozen chestnuts in some supermarkets, especially at this time of year. They are very good, save waste and work and you can use as few as you like.

500gm chestnuts 2 onions chopped fine 1 carrot chopped fine 1 stick celery chopped fine butter or bacon fat for frying 2 1/2 pints stock or water Salt, pepper, chopped parsley Score the bottom of the chestnuts and bake them in a slow oven or boil them gently for 15 minutes. They will then be easy to peel.

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Fry the onions and when browned add and fry the other veg. Add the water or stock and the peeled chestnuts.

Cook gently for 40 minutes till the nuts are breaking up.

Whiz in a liquidizer or puree with a hand -blender or press through a sieve.

Check the seasoning, add salt, pepper and chopped parsley to taste and serve with croutons fried in either butter or bacon fat.

If you want to make more of a meal of the dish you can add sliced cooked salami or chorizo.

Lamb and Aubergine in Red Cabbage Leaves November makes me think of red cabbage which I believe is an under valued vegetable. Here is an interesting way to use it.

350gm minced lamb 75gm streaky bacon chopped fine 1 medium aubergine cut in small chunks 6 large red cabbage leaves 50gm dried white bread crumbs 2 eggs beaten salt, pepper, ground cumin,ground coriander, chopped parsley table spoon tomato puree.

200gm tin chopped tomatoes a little red wine if you have some Carefully remove 6 large leaves from the cabbage. Blanch them in boiling water and refresh in cold water. They will be pliable and are the wraps for the dish.

Keep them under a damp tea cloth till the filling mixture is ready.

Brown the onion with the bacon and aubergine. Then add the lamb mince and brown this too.

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In a bowl mix the bread crumbs and the eggs, salt, pepper, cumin, coriander, tomato puree, parsley and mix well together. Add the meat and veg and mix.

Divide this filling between the 6 cabbage leaves and roll them up, making a parcel for the meat. Secure them with a toothpick and put them in a shallow ovenproof baking dish. Cover with the broken up tomatoes and a little more liquid (red wine,tomato juice or stock) Bake in 160ยบC for 60-80 minutes.

The rest of the cabbage can be used as a hot veg or for a more interesting coleslaw.

After all this savoury food a quick store cupboard pudding :

Apricot Mousse 425gm can apricots in juice 1 tablespoon sugar 8gm or sachet gelatine 1/2 pint double cream lightly whipped Liquidise or blend the fruit with its juice.

In a cup or heat proof mug, soften the gelatine with a little water or white wine. Put the cup in a small pan with water half-way up the cup. Warm till the gelatine dissolves and looks clear. Mix with the fruit puree. Gently mix in the sweetened whipped cream. Put in a bowl or individual pots to set in the fridge for at least 2 hours. Decorate with chopped dried apricots, nibbled almonds or a little whipped cream if you feel festive.

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Vet’s Tip: Christmas

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t’s around this time of year that people start thinking of getting the Christmas presents organised. And thinking of the kids who so desperately want a rabbit or a puppy, a trip to the pet shop is planned for Christmas Eve.

Christmas presents, or ones that haven’t been thought through carefully enough.

The Dog’s Trust slogan “a dog is for life, not just for Christmas” goes for every animal. They need love, care and attention and though it may seem like a fantastic present, an animal is actually a long term commitment.

But it’s vital to consider carefully if you will be able to look after the animal properly. A puppy is a big commitment in terms of time for proper training, care and attention. Will the new rabbit or kitten be loved and looked after, or will it just be like a new toy and once the novelty has worn off, it is left with no handling after a few weeks?

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Livingston Crafts Association

35th Annual Crafts Fair Saturday 10th November 2012 10.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.

St. Margaret's Academy Howden South Road, Livingston, EH54 6AT Free Admission and Ample Parking Light Refreshments & Free Prize Draw

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Useful Information & What’s On? November Last Post Times

St John’s Hospital 01506 523000

Almondvale Centre (above Asda), EH54 6HS tel 01506 444213 Opening times Mon – Sat: 08.30 – 18.00 Last collection times Mon-Fri: 17.30, Sat 12noon

Medical Centres Deans and Eliburn Medical Practice, Carmondean Health Centre, EH54 8PY. Tel: 0844 477 3144 www.deansmedicalpractice.co.uk

Main Street, Livingston Village, EH54 7AF tel 01506 460102 Opening times Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 09.00 – 17.30 Wed: 09.00 – 13.00 Sat: 09.00 – 12.30 Last collection times Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 17.00, Wed: 11.00 Sat: 11.00

Dedridge Medical Group, Nigel Rise, Dedridge, EH54 6QQ. Tel: 01506 414586 www.dedridgemedicalgroup.co.uk

22 Fernbank, Ladywell, EH54 6DT tel 01506 433968 Opening times Mon - Fri: 09.00 – 17.30 Sat: 09.00 – 12.30 Last collection times Mon-Fri: 17.00, Sat 12noon Cameron Way, Knightsridge, EH54 8HF tel 01506 444068 Opening times Mon - Fri: 09.00 – 17.30 Sat: 09.00 – 12.30 Last collection times Mon-Fri: 17.00, Sat 11.00 108 The Mall, Craigshill, EH54 5ED tel 01506 432411 Opening times Mon - Fri: 09.00 – 17.30 Sat: 09.00 – 12.30 Last collection times Mon-Fri: 16.30, Sat 11.30 Unit 4 Carmondean Centre, Deans, EH54 8PT tel 01506 435311 Opening times Mon - Fri: 09.00 – 17.30 Sat: 09.00 – 12.30 Last collection times Mon-Fri: 17.25, Sat 11.30 The Post Box at the main delivery office on Fairbairn Road, EH54 6TT, tel 01506 414441 has a final collection time of 18.30 Mon-Fri and 12.30 on Saturday. Please note that there are no ‘counter’ facilities at this office.

School Term dates (from www.westlothian.gov.uk) Summer / Winter (Term 1) Tue 21/8/12 - Fri 21/12/12

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Howden Medical Group, Howden Health Centre, Howden Road West, EH54 6TP Tel :01506 423800 www.howdenmedical.co.uk Craigshill Health Centre, The Mall, Craigshill, EH54 5DY. Tel: 01506 432621 Murieston Medical Practice, Hamilton Square, Murieston, Livingston EH54 9JZ Tel: 01506 461 464 www.murieston.scot.nhs.uk Morrison’s Pharmacy 01506 430449 Sunday 28th October Broom Making Broomstick workshop for high fliers. Come and make a Harry Potter style broom to be proud of.

Perfect for Halloween. Booking essential. Suitable for: 5-16 year olds. 2 – 3.30pm. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Polkemmet Country Park. Cost: £2.20 per person.

Saturday 10th November Crafts Fair Livingston Crafts Association 35th Annual Fair. St Margaret’s Academy, Howden Road South, EH54 6AT. Free admission and ample parking. 10am – 4.30pm.

Saturday10th November 25 Years Celebration Dinner Join us in celebrating 25 years of Dedridge Baptist Church Baby and Toddler Group. Tickets £5 each and need to be booked in advance. Open to anyone who has enjoyed or supported our groups over the last 25 years and to anyone who would like to find out more about what we do. We are also looking for photos and stories from anyone who has been over the years. Should be a great evening so don’t miss out. Contact Becky on 01506 203683 or rwapshott@googlemail.com to book your tickets p45 and find out more information.

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Bonfire Night Events

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n 1605 the Papist Guy Fawkes and a group of conspirators attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament, intending to destroy the royal lineage of the time, kill King James 1 and improve life for Catholics. They stored 36 barrels of gunpowder in a cellar under the House of Lords. But before they were able to ignite the powder kegs, on November 5th they were caught, tortured and eventually executed.

In celebration of the fact that the plot had been foiled, people all over London lit bonfires (bone fires) and burned effigies of the pope. Every year since then we have celebrated the failure of the gunpower plot by holding outdoor parties with bonfires, where the original burning of the pope’s effigy soon became the burning of “the Guy”.

In modern times firework displays accompany the traditional bonfire with venues competing for bigger and bigger shows each year.

Some people may wonder whether we are actually celebrating the plotters’ execution or honouring his attempt to do away with the government....

Local Bonfire Night events: Bathgate: Saturday 3rd November, 6.15pm.

Fireworks display in Meadow Park, local entertainment and food. Tickets £5, children under 16 £1 Linlithgow Rugby Club: Saturday 3rd November, from 7pm. Ticket prices tbc, call 07770 266379 Deer Park, Livingston: Monday 5th November, start 7.30pm. Non members £5, or group of 4 £15.

Callendar Park, Falkirk: Free event in Callendar Park. 5th Nov, entertainment starts 6.30, fireworks at 7.30pm. (No parking available at the park. Parking available at Kemper Avenue, Callendar Business Park and the Central Retail Park.

Hopetoun House: Saturday 3rd November, Adult £10, child £6, under 3s free. Gates open 4pm, fireworks 6.30. Booking essential, tickets from www.ticketmaster.co.uk.

Livingston Cricket Club: - tbc

Choral Hightlights Ladies' Choir Kirk of Calder Mid Calder Rehearse Sundays 11.45am-12.45pm and Wednesdays 7.30-8.45pm. Repertoire includes songs from the musicals, Scottish songs, gospel and pop music. We perform two concerts a year, a summer concert and a christmas concert. All concert venues considered.

New members very welcome, come and join us!!

Contact: John Rankine 01506 880029

Broxburn Woodcraft Club Strathbrock Centre, 189a West Main Streert, Broxburn, EH52 5LH www.broxburnwoodcraftclub.org We have a fully equipped workshop supporting all aspects of woodworking including woodturning, pyrography, and the making of toys, furniture, musical instruments, walking sticks and more.

Our hours are Mon-Sat 9am-12 noon, Mon-Fri 7pm-9pm and occasional afternoons.

Contact 07967 275063.

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Clubs and Classes

sports, hobbies, learning, support groups and more...

The Livingston Players Amateur theatre company always pleased to welcome new members with or without experience. For more information please contact Alex on 01506 495531 or see www.livingstonplayers.co.uk Livingston FC Almondvale Stadium League players and juniors, social and corporate events.

Tel 01506 417000 or see www.livingstonfc.co.uk

CRAIGSHILL 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.

Meet at Beatlie School Campus, Craigshill, first Thursday of each month (during school term). For more information contact parentstogetherwestlothian@live.com Craigshill Good Neighbour Network Craigs Farm Campus 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. Tel 01506 435851 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 - 8.00 pm 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.

DEANS 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 For more info tel 01506 439568. Child minders available Mon & Wed 9.00am – 12 noon 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.

Lothians MS Support Group Open to anyone living with Multiple Sclerosis, family & friends, or anyone interested in learning about the condition. Meetings are informal, provide support and information and activities which promote wellbeing.

Meetings and membership is free. If you would like to join us, come along to the Ability Centre, Livingston, EH54 8PT fortnightly on a Tuesday from 7pm-8:30pm and see what we are all about! For more information and for dates of this month’s fortnightly meetings, please contact Val on valsteward1msgroup@yahoo.co.uk or call 01506 201107.

DEDRIDGE Livingston Camera Club Crofthead Farm Community Education Centre, Crofthead Centre, Templar Rise, Dedridge, EH54 6DG. Every Mon 7.15pm - 9.30pm from early Sept to late May, with the club reverting to an active summer syllabus between these dates.

Monday evenings form the formal part of the club activities. Evening activities range from speakers, presentations, competitions, critique, photo editing, studio and lighting classes. www.twitter.com/LiviCamClub www.livingstoncameraclub.org.uk www.facebook.com/livingstoncameraclub contact@livingstoncameraclub.org.uk Crofthead Hickory House Playgroup Crofthead Community Education Centre Templar Rise, Dedridge EH54 6DG For children 2 -3years.

Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs 9.15am – 11.15am (during school term time) £4.25 per day including healthy snack. Pre-school nursery also available for children 3-5years funded by WLC. For more info call 01506 467650, email croftheadhickoryhouse@googlemail.com www.croftheadhickoryhouse.co.uk Penumbra 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 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 from 6:30 to 7:45pm Junior Section P4-P6 from 6:30 to 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 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 Lanthorn Readers Lanthorn Library, Dedridge If you enjoy reading why not join our reading group?

The group is informal and very relaxed with some members attending every meeting and others dropping in when they particularly like the sound of a book! Free. The group meets monthly and is an ideal way to have some fun and lively discussion over tea/ coffee and biscuits. New members always welcome.

For more information contact 01506 777700 or lanthorn.lib@westlothian.gov.uk

ELIBURN 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 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

HOWDEN Braid House Day Centre Labrador Avenue, Howden Social activities for older members of the community, including indoor bowling group Mondays 1.30pm – 3.30pm, Art Group Tuesdays 11am - 12noon. Monthly social afternoon with music by Gary Coupland. Also a Drop In service for people who can make their own way to Braid House and can have the opportunity to have lunch and join a range of activities, cost £5.00.

For more information on Braid House services please call 01506 430615 or see www.braidhouse.co.uk.

29th West Lothian Scout Group 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 14th Livingston Rainbows Community Wing of Toronto Primary School.

Tuesdays 6.30 - 7.45 pm. Girls 5 years old and attending school. Telephone: Rainbow Guide Leader on 07532 182197.

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 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 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 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

LIVINGSTON VILLAGE 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

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Adambrae, Bellsquarry & Murieston (ABM) Walking Group Looking for Fun, Fitness and Friendship - then join our Ladies Walking Group. We meet on Mondays at 10.00. Contact Penny Clark penmex2@hotmail.co.uk for 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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Livingston Village Parent and Toddler Group Livingston Village Primary School, Community Room 2.

Mondays & Wednesdays 9-11am.

For pre-school children accompanied by an adult. 50p per child. Term-time only.

For more information email livitoddlers@yahoo.co.uk or Tel: 01506 417343.

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Useful Information & What’s On? November p40 Saturday 17th November Help For Heroes Variety show Have a Night with the Stars and enjoy the 2012 Variety Show in support of Help for Heroes charity.

Comedian/magician/singer/raffle/buffet/disco/ merchandise sales/family fun night and then dance the night away with Star Sound Discos. 7.00pm – 12.00am, St Andrews Lodge, 3 Nellburn Road, Deans, Livingston, EH54 8QU. Admission £8.00.

Contact Mark Smith 01506 854780, tickets.h4h@hotmail.co.uk.

Sunday 18th November Almondell Past and Present A walk and talk through time to explore the heritage of Almondell Estate. Suitable for all.

1.30 – 3pm. Meet at theVisitor Centre, Almondell & Calderwood Country Park. Cost: Free Sunday 25th November Jack and Jill Market West Lothian College, 10.30 – 13.30. Quality, nearly new baby and children’s market. 40 stalls bursting with quality nearly-new maternity, baby and children clothes, prams, toys, outdoor toys and equipment all at a significant reduction of the retail price To include your event here, please email hj@konectdirectory.co.uk or call 07854 492638

Almondbank Library (note new location) Shiel House, Shiel Walk, Craigshill, EH54 5EH. Tel: 01506 283133 email: almondbank.lib@westlothian.gov.uk Opening times Mon, Wed & Fri 09.00 – 18.00 09.00 – 20.00 Tues & Thu Sat 09.00 – 13.00

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 We would like to welcome our new Customer Assistant Sheena Morris.

The MacMillan nurses are undergoing some changes, please check at the Library for new times.

Lanthorn Library Kenilworth Rise, Dedridge, EH54 6NY Tel: 01506 777700 email: lanthorn.lib@westlothian.gov.uk Opening times Mon, Wed & Fri 09.00 – 18.00 Tues & Thu 09.00 – 20.00 Sat 09.00 – 13.00 Follow us on Facebook or Twitter.

“Murder in library” throughout November!

It started in Las Vegas, moved to New York…now it’s in Dedridge. Can you follow the clues to find out whodunit???

What is Bookbug?

Bookbug is Scotland’s Early Years Book Gifting Programme delivered in partnership by Scottish Book Trust, Local Authorities and Health Trusts.

Bookbug encourages parents and carers to share books with their children from as early an age as possible, to inspire a love of books and reading in every child.

Bookbug Baby Bag: for 6-16weeks old (given out by Health Visitors) Bookbug Toddler Bag: for toddlers (given out by Libraries) Bookbug Pirate Bag: for 3 year olds (given out in Nurseries and Libraries) Bookbug Pack: for Primary 1 children (given out in schools during the autumn term) Bookbug Library Challenge A free, fun programme for children aged 0 to 4 years Taking part is easy: • Bring your child to join the library • Get a Bookbug library challenge collector’s card • Borrow some books and get your card stamp on every visit to the library.

• Collect 6 stamps and receive a beautiful certificate.

• Get a new collector card and start again.

There are 7 certificates to collect

Book Week Scotland 26th Nov ember to 2nd December Book Week Scotland will be a natio celebration of reading. It will enco nal inclusive urage everyone from all backgrounds of all ages and interest to learn more about Scotland throu gh our creative literary talent. There will be activ ities in all our libraries across West Lothian – full details will be available at the beginning of Nove mber.

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MSP Gordon Macdonald MSP 51 Painter/Decorator Alistair McLellan 26 Brushstrokes 26 Gerry Aitken 26 Mark Reece 16 Pet Services Happy Scampers 32 Photography itsPhotographic 55 Physiotherapy SportsActive 19 Plastering Alexander Aitken Plastering 36 Plumbing Services Bill Reid & Son 36 Browns Plumbing 26 Jim Gladstone 26 Shandon Plumbing 33 Weir Plumbing 33 Property Management K & H Property 10 Public House Bridge Inn 43, 49 Tanners 47 The Blue Goose 45 The Grey Horse 49 The Weavers 49 Restaurant Bridge Inn 43, 49 Tanners 47 The Grey Horse 49 Roofing Dell Roofing 13 EH1 Contracts Ltd 25 Storm-Shield 11 Soft Furnishings James Erskine Interiors 10, 16 Quintessential 6 Spanish Lessons Balerno Spanish Lessons 5 Telephone Engineer John McGraw 16 Tiler Barry Edwards Tiling 27 Tree Surgery Delisle Tree Surgeons 35 Maxwell Tree Care 34 Vet Pentland veterinary clinic 32 Wheel Repair The Wheel Specialist 30 Window Cleaner Tag Cleaning 12

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Geddes House, Kirkton North, Livingston, EH54 6GU

t. 01506 674 145

e. studio@itsphotographic.co.uk w. www.itsphotographic.co.uk

Portrait Photography • Commercial Photography • Weddings • Events

Portrait Photography

For Only £85

Portrait Types Available...

Price Includes...

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Individual Group Family Baby and Child Anniversary or Special Birthday - Graduation - Pet - ... and more! Just ask for details.

The Shoot

Individual Fast Portrait

Wedding Photography

For Only £20

From Only £499

The Shoot

- FREE engagement portrait at our studio in Geddes House, Livingston - Coverage of your special day to suit you - Individual/group photographs of the guests - Online proofing and print ordering system - Finished photograph albums (in a variety of styles) - A huge selection of printed products, and anything else you may need!

A photoshoot at our studio in Geddes House, Livingston

A Choice Of Prints - 1 X A3 canvas print OR - 3 X 6” x 4” glossy prints

Packages Can Include…

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A photoshoot in Geddes House Studio in Livingston.

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- 2 X Digital Images, for use as you wish (e.g. social network sites).

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