Konect Livingston November 2017

NOVEMBER 2017

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Awareness for premmie babies in West Lothian Plus local NOVEMBER: WHAT'S ON businesses, community Recipe: Snickerdoodles information & more!

HEALTH & BEAUTY S& OFFER ERS H C U VO cal from lo ses s busine

The community magazine for Livingston

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WHAT’S ON

M E SSAG E FR O M TH E ED I T O R

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ovember is Prematurity Awareness Month and our charity interview this month ties in with this – I interviewed the West Lothian-based Community Ambassador for the charity Bliss, who work with families of preterm babies; see page 16 and please consider joining in the walk she has arranged on 17th November in Livingston.

Bonfire night is coming up of course. Deer Park and Livingston Cricket Club both have their annual displays, details are on the what’s on page. The recipe this month is the delightfully-named snickerdoodle cookies, an American recipe which is our nod to Thanksgiving this month, but also the cinnamon gives it that lovely “coldday comfort” flavour and an ideal snack for bonfire night and beyond. And local businesses and organisations are gearing up for the festive season, so this month’s magazine sees more than a sprinkling of Christmas-related offers and events...

Thanks for reading Konect!

Helen-Jane, Editor hj@konectdirectory.co.uk

Cover Image: Remember, remember the 5th of Novemeber!

FEATURES Health & Beauty Thought for the Month Charity of the Month Garden Project Property Matters Music Review Recipe & Food Notes Parents in West Lothian Visit West Lothian

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COMPETITIONS & PUZZLES Crossword & Sudoku

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COMMUNITY What’s On Clubs & Classes

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

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

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

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

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

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

There is a big demand for products to fit our lifestyle and choices. The beauty industry has recognised and delivered us some amazing products with no compromise; you can now fit a treatment regime into a hectic schedule and fitting your lifestyle choices.

I looked around for the best products to fit all needs. At Wonderland we stock Davines, a brand that has true care for the world we live in.

An ethical background to all they do and within the range a vegan friendly and organic options, also a lanolin-free range with labels detailing which farm the key ingredients came from.

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

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THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH

I am just back from a seven-day retreat in the Brecon Beacons in Wales. There were 35 of us booked into the retreat in a beautiful stately house once built for the Prince of Wales in the 15th century.

The rooms and hallways were massive and the views from the large windows were quite outstanding of the rolling hills of the national park. We arrived on the Friday evening at 5:00pm, settled into our rooms and had supper. We then met in the meditation hall to hear about the schedule and format.

The facilitators explained how the week would run and from 7:00pm that evening we were all in total silence. From 7:30am each day we were in meditation all the way through until 9pm and in total silence for 7 days. Why you might be thinking? Surely this is torture!!

Stepping out of routine, busyness, the frantic pace of our lives and stepping into a space where we can truly slow down and be much more present in life, is quite a transformative experience. Observing our habitual thinking patterns and reactivity, is insightful! Each day the mind slows down, the internal environment calms and more peace prevails.

I felt totally reconnected to myself. Any anxiety that came from thoughts began to disappear and by the end of the week I felt a new person. Not speaking means you cannot run away from yourself and fill the space with chitter chatter. The overall effect is deep calm in my everyday life; let’s hope it lasts!

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CHARITY OF THE MONTH

LITTLE LIGHT WALK FOR WORLD PREMATURITY DAY 17TH NOVEMBER 2017

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Happy Treasure Hunting!

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

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PROPERTY MATTERS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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they liked the balance of agent accompanied viewings and promotional open viewings forming part of their sales campaign.

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

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

The monthly Property Matters column is contributed by Craig Turpie. Craig is a director at Turpie & Co Estate Agents and Letting Agents with extensive knowledge of the West Lothian Property Market and over 20 years experience in bespoke sales and marketing.

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MUSIC REVIEW

Don’t lose your Spark!

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

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

Oh me of little faith. New album”Hippopotamus” restores that dizzying sensation of time being an arbitrary concept by sounding as fresh, inventive,

and melodic as anything from the heights of Kimono My House. The opening track is a risky but brief misstep, mimicking the stripped down sound of the previous tour, before the layered majesty of “The Missionary Position” draws a clear line back to the classic “Amateur Hour” with considerable adult wit and style. Russell’s cool eye casts about the modern world, highlighting absurdity, emptiness, and magic in equal measure.

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

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

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Milk & Cookies!

These classic American cookies are crisp at the edges, chewy in the middle and have a delicious cinnamon sugar coating. Try them warm from the oven with a milkshake or hot chocolate – perfect for bonfire treats, and, as if you need another excuse, America is celebrating Thanksgiving this month!

Ingredients: 115g unsalted butter, softened 100g dark muscovado sugar 2 tbsp maple syrup 175g self-raising flour

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Mix together the granulated sugar and cinnamon on a flat plate. Divide and shape the dough into about16 walnut-sized balls (keep them roughly shaped – not smooth) and roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar. Place, well spaced, on the prepared baking sheets.

Flatten each ball of mixture slightly with your fingertips.

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Bake in the preheated oven for 13-14 minutes, or until deep golden brown. Remove the baking sheets from the oven and sprinkle any remaining cinnamon sugar over the cookies.

Leave on the baking sheets for 10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool.

1½ tbsp granulated sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Serves 16 Ready in 35 mins, plus cooling Tip:

Add some chopped pecans or toasted chopped hazelnuts to the cookie dough for a crunchy texture, or top with white or dark chocolate chips just before baking.

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Sangschule

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

PARENTS IN WEST LOTHIAN

“ Paper Pants! ”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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PUZZLES

WHAT’S ON

CROSSWORD

SATURDAY 4TH NOVEMBER Fireworks at Livingston Cricket Club 7.30pm, free entry, donation buckets available. No parking at the Club on the night, please use Livi South train station to park.

SUNDAY 5TH NOVEMBER Fireworks at Deer Park 7.30pm sharp for display. Dine & Display or Display only tickets available, see www.deer-park.co.uk for details and booking.

SATURDAY 11TH NOVEMBER Christmas Craft Fair Livingston Crafts Association 40th Annual Craft Fair.

St Margaret's Academy, Howden South Road, Livingston.

10.30 am till 4.30 pm. Free Admission.

Solution in the December edition of Konect ACROSS: 7. Type of fruit (6), 8. Opulence (6), 9. Touch (4), 10. Start (8), 11. Modified (7), 13. Impede (5), 15. Remove from home (5), 17. Water closets (7), 20. Calculation (8), 21. Horrid (4), 23. Male relatives (6), 24. Snub (6) DOWN: 1. Manufactured (4), 2. Horse’s fastest pace (6), 3. Observed (7), 4. Chubby (5), 5 Specialist (6), 6. Piece of jewellery (8), 12. Splitting (8), 14. Advisory group (7), 16. Cold (6), 18. Caring (6), 19. Slightly drunk (5), 22. Lie in wait (4)

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SATURDAY 11TH NOVEMBER Highland Society Monthly Ceilidh Strathbrock Community Centre, Broxburn. Members £6.00. Non-Members £7.00. 7.30pm to 11.00pm. Music

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

SUNDAY 24TH NOVEMBER 16 Days of Activism fundraiser To launch the 16 Days of Activism Campaign in West Lothian this year West Lothian Women’s Aid will host a benefit event in partnership with the Regal Theatre.

The event will showcase the work of the charity with entertainment from artist Megan Black and comedian Kimi Loughton. With a fizz reception on the door, prizes, laughter, good food and even a bit of dancing – who could resist? 7:30pm – ‘til late at Regal Theatre Bathgate. Tickets £35.00, purchase tickets at the theatre or online at www.bathgateregal.org.

SUNDAY 3RD DECEMBER Christmas Crafts at Beecraigs Country Park Come and try your hand at making a Christmas wreath.

Materials will be provided. Suitable for families. Meet: Sutherland Building, by Animal Attraction, Beecraigs Country Park Time: 2pm - 3.30pm Cost: £3.80 per wreath. Booking essential, call the Countryside Rangers on 01506 284516 or email mail@beecraigs.com SATURDAY 9TH DECEMBER Christmas Craft Fair & Fun Day Over 40 suppliers of Christmas craft products, raffle and tombola. Many other activities for children including Santa’s Grotto, Christmas photobooth, candy cart, festive drawing activities and more. Organised by the Events and Hospitality students at West Lothian College with a percentage of proceeds going to local charities. Inveralmond High School, 11am to 3pm. More information on facebook: search for Christmas Craft Fair and Fun Day.

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VISIT WEST LOTHIAN

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

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

The historic village of Kirknewton are holding a fireworks event on November 2nd followed on the 4th by the annual fireworks and bonfire display held at the iconic Hopetoun House. This year’s theme at Hopetoun is ‘Fire and Ice!’ Information at www.hopetoun.co.uk Linlithgow is going to be home to some of Scotland’s most beautiful voices this month as the Royal Conservatoire Voices take to St Michael’s Parish Church. This concert will offer a variety of group and solo performances with a wonderful mix of music styles.

If the darker nights are leaving you feeling down then why not cheer yourself up with the comedic

talent of Daniel Sloss. The young comedian has received many fantastic reviews and was a sell out act at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. For one night only, Thursday the 16th, the Scottish comedy star will be performing at Howden Park Centre with his show “NOW”. Add some laughter to your life this month.

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

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

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

For more information, or the latest on all the great things to see and do in West Lothian please visit:

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CLUBS & CLASSES

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

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

MS SOCIETY AFTERNOON MEETINGS Group meeting in the afternoons once per month at Dobbies, for those who can’t make the evening meeting. Support group to help people with MS, emotional, financial difficulties and to signpost them to legal and other help.

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

LOTHIAN RUNNING CLUB We welcome runners of any standard. We believe that running clubs are not just for the elite (although we will let fast people join too). Suitable for all ages and we have a junior section from age 6. Training sessions in and around Livingston, meet at Inveralmond High, Craigswood Sports Centre and Dechmont Law car park.

For more info see website www.lothianrunningclub.co.uk.

WEST LOTHIAN CLARION Cycling club - Our aim is to help cyclists plan and reach their own goals through training with, and seeking advice and support from fellow club members. Weekly club runs leave from Linlithgow Leisure Centre and East Calder Sports Centre. See www.westlothianclarion.co.uk or email secretary@westlothianclarion.co.uk 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 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 PHYSIO LED PILATES The Dance Studio at West Lothian College, Almondvale, Livingston. Wed evenings at 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 visit www.physioledpilates.com

BELLSQUARRY

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

BROWNIES Brownie unit (girls 7 - 10 years) Tues nights. For more information please see www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved or email westlothiangirlguiding@gmail.com.

CRAIGSHILL ACTIVITY GROUP Are you over 60? Looking to get out and meet new people? Come and join in our activity group in Craigengar Park, Craigshill - a mix of gentle physical activity, quizzes and games. We also love a good chat over a cup of tea! All welcome, cost is just £1 per session. Get in touch if you’d like more information, with Cyrenians OPAL (Older People, Active Lives) on 01506 815815 or email opal@cyrenians.scot www.cyrenians.scot NEW TOWN ROLLER GIRLS 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.

LIVINGSTON FC

WEST LOTHIAN RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS CLUB

League players and juniors, social and corporate events.Almondvale Stadium telephone 01506 417000 or see www.livingstonfc.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.

LIVINGSTON RAMBLERS GROUP 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

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.

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.

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CRAIGSHILL THISTLE U15’S

13TH WEST LOTHIAN SCOUTS

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.

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.

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 DAISY DROP IN 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.

CRAIGSHILL DANCE CLASS Riverside Wing, Craigsfarm. Wednesdays 5.30-6.30pm. Fridays 2.00– 3.00pm. Join Craigshill’s new intergenerational dance 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 SANDS LOTHIANS (STILLBIRTH & NEONATAL DEATH SOCIETY) 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

CHOOSE YOU YOGA NEW! Carmondean House, Carmondean Centre South, Livingston, EH54 8PT. Mon 9.45-11.00am Seasonal yoga; 6.00-7.15pm Iyengar yoga; 7.30-8.45pm Iyengar yoga. Tues 6.00-7.30pm Ashtanga yoga; 7.45-8.45pm Vinyasa flow yoga. Wed 5.30-6.30pm Seasonal yoga; 7.00-8.30pm Bihar yoga; 8.30-9.10pm Meditation. Thurs 6.00-7.15pm Iyengar yoga; 7.30-8.45pm Iyengar yoga. Fri 9.45-11.00am Iyengar yoga;4.00-5.00pm Children’s yoga age 8-12; 5.306.30pm Vinyasa Flow yoga. For information please call Eva on 07810 824195 SINGING FOR HEALTH Come and join our fortnightly singing group at the Ability Centre in Carmondean. No singing skills required! We enjoy doing our versions of classic songs together and have a great time while doing it. Cost is £1.20 per session – all welcome! Group run by Cyrenians OPAL (Older People, Active Lives), 01506 815815 or email opal@cyrenians.scot www.cyrenians.scot

YOGA FOR PEOPLE WITH HEALTH CONDITIONS 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 - Livingston Station Community Centre. Spaces available for 2-5 year olds. Monday – Friday mornings 9.10 – 11.30. Monday and Wednesday Afternoons 12.15-2.35. £5 per session inclusive of a healthy snack. Please contact us on 07930 372345 to place your child’s name on our waiting list or see us on Facebook for more information.

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 10.30-11.30am. Contact Rhona at rhonawatt@btconnect.com DIABETES UK WEST LOTHIAN VOLUNTARY GROUP Regular group meetings are held on 1st Wednesday of each month (not January) at 7-9pm at Inveralmond Community High School, Willowbank, Ladywell Livingston. For more info contact may@dukwl.info or by phone 01506 834 877 Mob: 07708 919 064. www.west-lothian.diabetesukgroup. org. We also have Facebook and Twitter pages.

LOTHIANS MS SUPPORT GROUP Open to anyone living with Multiple Sclerosis, family & friends. Informal monthly meetings for support, information and activities. Membership and meetings free. Meet at the Ability Centre, Carmondean, EH54 8PT on the second Tuesday of each month, 7-8.30pm. For more information please contact Jeff Warren, Chairperson, on 07810 104759.

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

DEANS BOWLING CLUB

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

Bowling Season is April – October, Social Club open all year round 7 days/week (Mon-Fri 12:30 – 23:00 & Sat/Sun 11:00 – 23:30). Entertainment plus bingo every Saturday evening and bingo every Wednesday evening. Other social events such as quiz nights, race nights, fundraisers held regularly over the year. Hall available for bookings (ex Wednesdays or Saturdays). To our members & their guests, thank you for your continued support for our Club. Non members welcome. Applications open for bowling and social membership. Deans Bowling Club, 2 Main Street, Deans, Livingston, EH54 8BE. Tel. 01506 413789 or find us on Facebook.

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.

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LIVINGSTON UNITED PARISH CHURCH

UKULELE CLUB

THE LANTHORN TODDLERS GROUP – MUSIC MAKERS

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.

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

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION AND YOGA CLASSES Carmondean Comunity Centre. FREE courses and weekly drop-in’s for cancer patients.

Email: Tina@yogamed.co.uk for more information MINDFULNESS MEDITATION AND QIGONG Carmondean Community Centre. FREE courses and weekly drop-in’s for families / friends of patients. Email: Trish@bosombudsofscotland.org for more information 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.

RAINBOWS, BROWNIES, GUIDES Rainbow units (girls 5 - 7 years) Wed & Mon nights | Brownie unit (girls 7 - 10 years) Mon nights | Guide unit (girls 10 - 14 years) Mon nights For more information see www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved or email westlothiangirlguiding@gmail.com.

DEDRIDGE DEDRIDGE GOOD NEIGHBOUR NETWORK NEW! A local voluntary organisation offering Mother/Toddler Group, Lunch & Social Groups, Craft Classes, Gentle Exercise and volunteering opportunities. Based in Lanthorn Community Complex. Tel: 01506 416137 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 LIVINGSTON CAMERA CLUB Crofthead Centre, Templar Rise, Dedridge. We meet every Monday evening at 7:15pm - 9:30pm. All welcome. Annual subscription £25, weekly attendance £2.50 (concessions available). Annual programme of visiting speakers, members digital, print & AV evenings, internal & external competitions, tutorials and outings. The central aim of the club is to encourage individual members to share ideas, knowledge and experience, and develop their photographic skills. www.livingstoncameraclub.org. uk. Email – contact@livingstoncameraclub.org.uk Facebook – www.facebook.com/ livingstoncameraclub twitter – www.twitter.com/LiviCamClub 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 – 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. DEDRIDGE BAPTIST CHURCH PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP Wednesdays 9.15am – 11.15am: Baby and Toddler group (children 0-5 years old) Fridays 10-11am: Little Fishes. (Children 0-5 years old) 50p per child. Crafts and snacks. 01506 415837 Facebook: Dedridge Baptist Church 0-5 groups.

LIVINGSTON & DISTRICT AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY (LADARS) Full amateur radio station at the club operating on the High Frequency and VHF bands. Crofthead Farm Community Education Centre, Crofthead Centre, Templar Rise, Dedridge, Tuesdays 7-9 pm. Training can be provided to achieve all levels of the amateur license by fully accredited assessors and trainers. Happy to assist with your radio and electronics projects or just to get you started with amateur radio as a hobby. Come along and speak to the world. See our website uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/ms0liv/ or just come along on any Tuesday.

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

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

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BABY & TODDLER ACTIVIES

ST MUNGO’S LIVINGSTON NEW!

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!

Come be part of our vibrant church community which meets every Sunday, 10.30am @ St Margaret’s Academy. www.stmungos.org

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

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 BRAID HOUSE DAY CENTRE Labrador Avenue, Howden. Social activities for older members of the community. Bowling, art, music. Drop-in service for people who can make their own way to Braid House and can have lunch and join in a range of activities. Cost £5. For more info contact 01506 430615 or see www. braidhouse.co.uk LIVINGSTON ART ASSOCIATION Howden Park Centre. Day and evening classes in painting and pottery for all levels. For more details call 01506 440449 email liviartassoc@msn.com or see www.livingston-art-assoc.org.uk.

LANTHORN BOOK BASHERS

FIREFLY ARTS

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.

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

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

ELIBURN

14TH WEST LOTHIAN SCOUT TROOP Peel Primary School. Girls and boys. Beavers (6-8yrs) Mon 6.15-7.15pm, Scouts (10-14yrs) Mon 7.30-9pm, Cubs (8-10yrs). Thurs 6.30-8pm £20/£25 per session, 3 sessions per year. Contact Mary Tel 01506 416620.

SUNSHINE BREAK, SPPA (Scottish 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.

LIVINGSTON 20 MILERS CYCLE RIDES Monthly free guided ride organised by volunteers from West Lothian Sustrans Group. 20 milers are at the easy to moderate level, suitable for 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 RAINBOWS, BROWNIES, GUIDES Rainbow units (girls 5 - 7 years), Brownie unit (girls 7 - 10 years), and Guide unit (girls 10 - 14 years) all take place on Tues nights in Howden.

For more information see www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved or email westlothiangirlguiding@gmail.com.

KNIGHTSRIDGE

MESSY CHURCH Monthly time of craft, celebration and food for all the family held on the first Sunday of each month from 4-6pm at Mosswood Community Centre. Free of charge, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Visit facebook.com/ lepyouth or call 07861 455121 for more information.

LITTLE JEWELS BABY AND TODDLER GROUP

BABY/TODDLER STORIES AND SINGING SESSIONS

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

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.

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.

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RAINBOWS, BROWNIES, GUIDES Rainbow unit for girls aged 5-7, Tuesday nights. For more information see wwwgirlguiding.org.uk/get-involved or email westlothiangirlguiding@gmail.com

LADYWELL

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

ALMOND VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH

RAINBOW, BROWNIES, GUIDES

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

Rainbow units (girls 5 - 7 years) Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs & Fri nights.

Brownie units (girls 7 - 10 years) Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs nights.

Guide units (girls 10 - 14 years) Mon & Tues nights.

Senior Section unit (girls14 - 25 years) Thurs nights. For more information see www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved or email westlothiangirlguiding@gmail.com.

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

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

For more information call 01506 437746 or see www.ladywellnn.org.uk LADYWELL STAR COMMUNITY FOOTBALL CLUB Inveralmond Community High School. A range of teams and fixtures. See www.ladywellstarcfc.co.uk SPPA (SCOTTISH PRE-SCHOOL PLAY ASSOCIATION) GROUP Newyearfield Farm. Toddlers Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri: 09.30 – 11.30am. Tel 01506 462458 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.

WEST LOTHIAN BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Meets on the first Tuesday of each month, in Oscars, Ladywell, from 7pm-9pm.

Further details and information, contact Nan McDonald tel: 01506 655739 RAINBOWS, BROWNIES & SENIOR SECTION Rainbow unit (girls 5 - 7 years) and Brownie unit (girls 7 - 10 years) take place on Wed nights in Ladywell. Senior Section unit (girls 14 - 25 years) take place every other Thurs night. For more information see www. girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved or email westlothiangirlguiding@gmail.com.

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

KINGS CHURCH @ WEST LOTHIAN A relaxed and friendly family church. Our meetings are a mix of modern worship, relevant teaching from the bible and fun activities for kids. Visit us online at www.kingschurchwl.org or contact connect@kingschurchwl.org for more info.

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 & busy social calendar. See www.livingstoncricketclub.co.uk or tel: 07799 025795 LIVINGSTON BRIDGE CLUB 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.

MURIESTON PARENT AND TODDLER Thursday 9.30am till 11am. Murieston Village Hall. £1.50 per morning.

LIVI DADS Playgroup for dads and preschoolers. Craft, snack, games, music and bacon rolls for the dads. Every Saturday 10-11.30am Livingston Village Community Centre, EH54 7EQ

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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

RAINBOW, BROWNIES, GUIDES Rainbow unit (girls 5 - 7 years) Wed nights.

Brownie unit (girls 7 - 10 years) Mon nights Guide unit (girls 10 - 14 years) Mon nights. For more information see www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved or email westlothiangirlguiding@gmail.com.

MURIESTON LIVINGSTON ROUND TABLE NEW! Livingston Cricket Club, Murieston, EH54 9HB. The BEST young men’s club in the world: have fun, help your community and develop new skills. If you’re a man aged 18 - 45, why not come along to a couple of events and see what we’re all about? Business meetings 1st Thurs of the month; social event 3rd Thurs of the month. For more info please email membership@livingstonroundtable.co.uk or text Join and your postcode to 60066

BATHGATE 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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All Year Round Landscapes 22 J & L Road Surfacing 23 DOWN: 1 Velvet, 2 Poor, 3 Economy, D Greaves 22 ROOFING 4 Admit, 5 Striking, 6 Jigsaw, 12 Examined, Evergreen Balerno 20 R&D Roofing 22 New Hopetoun Gardens 21 14 Vibrate, 16 Dreary, 18 Enters, 19 Edged, Worlds End Roofing & Building 39 Woodford Timber 20 21 Envy.

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