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e’re heading into autumn fair season, there are a few on in the local area this month and next. They are invariably fund-raisers for local causes so do support them by popping along - you can usually pick up some quirky shopping as well as catch up with people for a blether.

There are some great reader offers in Konect this month – a two for one course voucher from Paradise Island Adventure Golf in Livingston Designer Centre, and a prize draw from Almond Valley Heritage Centre for family pass which can be used for their all day halloween party on 28th October (or any other day). See details on page 44!

All our usual columns are here. Thanks for reading Konect and supporting local businesses and organisations!

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

FEATURES Health & Beauty 10 Thought for the Month 12 Garden Project 21 Home Impovements: Cosy Autumn 22 Property Matters 30 Recipe & Food Notes 35 Music Review 38 Competitions/Vouchers 44/47 Parents in West Lothian 45 Visit West Lothian 46 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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ADVERTISING ENQUIRIES JENNY THOMSON 07824 469266 jenny@konectdirectory.co.uk CHARLENE GAFFNEY 07772 941899 charlene@konectdirectory.co.uk ADVERT BOOKING DEADLINE: 10th of the month prior to print.

ARTWORK/COPY DEADLINE: 13th of the month prior to print.

The Konect Directory is delivered to 20,000 homes throughout Livingston, alternating between two areas of 10,000 homes each. Extra copies are also left at libraries, community centres, convenience stores, post offices and other locations throughout Livingston.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

One of the most troubling things about being stressed is believing we can't control how we feel. So understanding how stress works can really help.

In our brain we have a basic, but effective, 'guard' - called the amygdala. As we evolved on the African plains over hundreds of thousands of years, our guard kept us safe from wild beasts, and it continues in just the same way today. As soon as it recognises a threat it sends stress hormones into our body. Our heart rate increases, we breathe more quickly, our muscles get filled with blood- so that we're ready to fight or run for our life.

Now that's all fine if we're facing real danger ... but modern life poses very different 'threats' for most of us. Thankfully, our 'thinking brain' or neocortex has developed to handle complex challenges. But it can't work so well when our guard is pumping stress hormones into our system which we don't actually need and have no way of dispelling.

Crucially, the guard can't tell the difference between a real 'threat' and something that's just inside our head. So whenever we worry we end up feeling alarmed, with our mind-body system unbalanced. And then we worry about how awful we feel too … Let's stop doing this to ourselves.

Let's be hopeful, and kindly to ourselves ... with a new plan to take care of our inner world. After all, if we don't, who's going to?

This column is contributed by Rosanna Veitch. “I have worked as a counsellor for 30 years, I see clients of all ages and with all forms of emotional distress in my peaceful therapy room at my home.

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Dry, dull, dehydrated hair can be reawakened with some simple tweaks to your routine.

Did you know the surface of the hair is covered in a cuticle layer? Close-up it looks like fish scales, and if all these scales are sitting up and open the light won't reflect in the same way it would if they were sitting smooth and flat.

Basically what we need to focus on for shiny hair is shutting that cuticle down so it's as flat as possible and reflects the light again.

The 3 keys to shinier hair: A good conditioner. Shampoo opens the cuticle and cleans the hair, conditioner shuts it down and smooths it. Always invest in a good quality conditioner Cold water rinse. Hot water opens the cuticle and is great for washing. Try cooling it down a little after conditioning to close the cuticle down and increase shine Blow dry your hair with hot air, go over it afterwards with cool air which will not only close the cuticle, further making it shiny, but it will set the hair holding your style for longer

The Hair column is contributed by Sophie Laidlaw.

Sophie is Director @wonderland Livingston. www.wonderlandlivingston.co.uk

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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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GARDENING PROJECT

As the days shorten and we start retreating into our homes perhaps we should cheer ourselves up with some fresh houseplants?

They can bring life to our rooms and add style to our interiors. Many of them can also help to purify the air we breathe so bringing health into our lives as well! By choosing the right plants for the conditions you have you can enjoy this group of indestructible houseplants as permanent residents in your home.

The important thing is to identify the light conditions in the various places you would like a plant.

In very bright light, on a sunny windowsill, you can choose from many succulents all with interesting shapes – Jade Plant, Aloe, Cacti and the very fashionable Rhipsalis.

In a shady position, where you can only read a newspaper for an hour or two in the middle of the day, choose Peace Lily, Mother-in-law’s Tongue, Cast Iron Plant or trailing Sweetheart Vine.

Between these two extreme positions you would be able to read a newspaper all day. So this might be on a west or east-facing windowsill or up to 5ft (1.6m) away from a window. Try Dracaena, Spider Plant, Devil’s Ivy, Umbrella Plant, Zamiocaulas (sorry about its name!) or Christmas Cactus. For more details pick up our ‘purple piglet project’ leaflet from New Hopetoun Gardens.

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HOME IMPROVEMENT

As the days get shorter, Harvey Bruce Interiors shows us how to create a cosy home you’ll love to come home to...

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PROPERTY MATTERS

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If you currently own a family house and expect to move to somewhere “more practical” once the children have grown up, you might need to reconsider your plans.

According to recent research the current demographic shift to a low mortality/low fertility society is creating a new generation of future homeowner. As the population is living longer, people are lingering longer in their various life stages before moving on.

You can't move back in and live with us. Your Mother and I are moving in with your Grandparents.

One of the predictions is that by 2026, almost 80 per cent of the adult population will be ‘adkids’ - an amalgamation of adults and kids, who are quite happy to rely on mum and dad for longer, primarily as a result of higher housing and living costs. This, in turn, leads to an increase in the age at which these ‘Peter Pans’ leave home, get married, and have their first child, with a knockon effect on future generations. For example, women now have their first child at an average age of 26.7 years, and by 2026, this is predicted to rise to around 29 years.

It is predicted that parents will spend less time being ‘empty nesters’ and more time in the ‘sandwich’ generation, where they experience simultaneous demands from both their elderly parents (who are living longer), and the ‘adkids’ who haven’t yet left home.

So if you have teenagers and are pushed for space, don’t bank on them moving out in the foreseeable future. And if you are currently buying a property, perhaps you should consider purchasing something bigger than you currently need in order to provide enough space, perish the thought, for your extended family!

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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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Chocolate and orange are perfect flavour partners and these lovely individual puddings taste delicious served warm with custard or cream.

Ingredients: 3 small clementines or satsumas, thinly sliced 175g unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for greasing 175g caster sugar 3 large eggs, beaten 125g self-raising flour 50g cocoa powder, sifted 1 tbsp fresh orange juice 2 tsp orange zest Custard or cream, to serve

Serves 6 Ready in 1 hour 30 mins Tip: You can cook the puddings a few hours before serving then simply re-heat in the microwave. Turn out onto a microwave plate and reheat three at a time on High for 30-45 seconds.

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Preheat the oven to 180°C, fan 160°C, gas mark 4. Butter and line the bases of 6 x 175ml metal pudding basins with circles of baking parchment.

Place a slice of clementine or satsuma in the base of each basin and press 2-3 slices around the sides.

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Put the butter and sugar in a bowl and, using an electric mixer, beat until pale and fluffy.

Gradually beat in the eggs then sift over the flour and cocoa powder and fold into the creamed mixture with the orange juice and zest.

3

Divide the mixture between the pudding basins and cover each with a square of pleated, buttered foil, scrunching it tightly around the sides of each basin. Transfer to a roasting tin and pour in enough boiling water from a kettle to reach halfway up the sides of the basins.

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Bake for 1 hour, until the puddings have risen and are firm to the touch, and a skewer inserted through the foil of one of the puddings comes out clean. Turn out and serve with custard or cream.

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MUSIC REVIEW

As in the best tragedies, the great pop stars each have a turning point following which things are never quite as enjoyable again. Yes, they do. No, they do. They just do, right? Often this involves a left turn into an unfamiliar musical genre, intended to refresh but which serves only to alienate and raise suspicion of creative impasse.

Sometimes calypso is involved. Consider the twin 1983 horrors of Wings of a Dove by Madness and Right By Your Side by The Eurhythmics. Other methods include the jettisoning of melody, as with Britany Spears’ I’m A Slave 4 U (written by Prince by accident in his sleep), or latching on to proxy creditability - see Kylie’s attempt to become indie via the Manic Street Preachers (highest chart position 22).

So, to Superdrug perfume supplier Taylor Swift’s magnum opus “Look What You Made Me Do”

whereby the world’s highest paid female pop star takes part of a song by Right Said Fred and makes it worse. Seemingly under the delusion that the feelings of one multi-millionaire about being disrespected by some other multi-millionaires is of any interest to anyone that isn’t in the mirror, Swift manages to combine the worst qualities of atypical songs by earlier peaked musicians. Lazy rhymes are dragged tortuously over a melody with the complexity of a nursery rhyme, breaking down completely where the chorus should be. Combine this with the narcissism of the video suggesting the artist believes changing her outfit had created scores of unique and identifiable characters a la Bowie, and we are all in for swim off the deep end.

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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VISIT WEST LOTHIAN

October

is the month of darker evenings and Halloween but no need to fear West Lothian has lots of amazing things on offer.

The fascinating character of Bonnie Prince Charlie is looked at in more depth at the beautiful Linlithgow Palace. The Fountain of Wine event will be held at the palace on the 14th & 15th and is included in the attractions admission price.

A FAMILY TICKET TO ALMOND VALLEY’S ALL DAY PARTY

SATURDAY 28TH OCTOBER 10am - 8pm Almond Valley remains open into the depths of the night (or at least, until 8pm), for a gently scary occasion ideally suited for the under 10’s, with strange things happening throughout the day and a programme of games, activities, and monster dancing starting from 5pm. Come dressed to kill.

For your chance to win a family ticket (2 adults & 2 children) simply answer this question: What time does the Almond Valley All Day Halloween Party finish?

Email your answer, along with your name & phone number, to win@konectdirectory.co.uk Closing date for entries: 15 October 2017. Winner will be chosen at random after the closing date and informed via the email address used to enter. th

Take in some of the most beautiful classical music that Scotland has to offer with performances from The Passacaglia Baroque Ensemble, on the 7th and The Joachim String Trio, on the 28th, both at Linlithgow Academy Theatre. www.linlithgowartsguild.co.uk Get out into the crisp October air and explore the beautiful nature of West Lothian. Hopetoun House are hosting an event this month focusing on the Fabulous Fungi that can be found on the grounds.

Taking place on the 15th why not head along?

Halloween is upon us, so head along to Almond Valley for their Spooky Happenings event running between the 7th to 31st, mysterious creatures will emerge from the dark corners of the old farm so beware. Look out for any unwanted spirits down the dark corridors of Linlithgow Palace at the ExFEARience from the 27th – 29th. Tour the eerie palace ground, hear tales from the past and meet some unexpected characters along the way.

With the nights getting darker indoor shopping is the perfect solution. Head along to The Centre and Livingston Designer Outlet to browse through a wide range of amazing retailers and grab a bite to eat at one of the many high quality food outlets.

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

PLEASE NOTE: The family ticket can be used us standard family admission to the farm on any day.

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"Dino-dress"

PARENTS IN WEST LOTHIAN

...accidentally smash the patriarchy while looking spiffingly prehistoric I’ve never given much thought to what my favourite cretaceous-era creature is (has anyone?) but in recent weeks I’ve been forced to ponder this matter, and submit to repeated questioning regarding my preferences.

The reason? Penny has discovered the world of dinosaurs. Upon meeting my youngest, if you do not already have a preferred ‘terrible lizard’, worry not; you will be assigned one.

“Mummy what is your favourite dinosaur? Mine is Tyrannosaurus Rex. Yours is Gallimimus.” I’ll take your word for it, Penny …

I’ll freely admit that my two-year-old can now name more dinosaurs than I can, and in some cases can actually explain the etymology of their names – “Mummy, triceratops means three-horn-face!”

How did this come about? Let me explain …

Several years ago, my brother who lives in the land of far away (actually no, it’s Cambuslang) recommended to us an app that his kids loved called “Storybots”. The gist of the app is that 5 colourful robots explain all manner of concepts from the colours to the days of the week, from software programming to dinosaurs, all through hilarious songs and various kinds of animation.

Fast forward through about 2 years of indifference to this app, and now both of my kids can’t get enough of it. The first set of songs on the app is about dinosaurs, and so they are now de rigeur in all their forms – particularly with Penny.

You’ll have read recently about the uproar caused when John Lewis announced they were introducing gender-neutral clothing. I’ve got to say I’m pretty pleased about this because in the past week I’ve been trawling various websites

and shops in the hope of finding clothing that depicts dinosaurs that aren’t wearing dresses, covered in love hearts, or in the act of applying lipstick. Ok, yes I’m exaggerating a bit but it is pretty striking how gender-specific clothing can be.

I saw a picture of one of these “PC-gone-mad” gender-neutral garments that has everyone up in arms – a canary yellow jumper with grey dinosaurs (yes Penny, they are Apatosauruses, thanks for that …) on it. As I gazed upon it, my lid failed to flip. My blood remained entirely tepid. My sanity remained as intact as my lifestyle will allow. I simply couldn’t figure out why someone would object to a wee girl wearing stuff that isn’t pink, and has a dinosaur on it. The mind boggles …

As it happens, I have a dress of my own that I call the ‘prehistoric apocalypse’ dress, which features volcanoes, lava, and proper-looking dinosaurs cavorting round its hem … I’ve just ordered a second identical one with the sole intention of cutting it up to sew a matching dress for Penny.

Maybe this is us unintentionally smashing the patriarchy, maybe my female offspring just loves what she loves. Only socio-cultural dinosaurs are likely to care.

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

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

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WHAT’S ON

SATURDAY 28TH OCTOBER All Day Halloween Party at Almond Valley Heritage Centre

WHAT’S ON | LIVINGSTON THURSDAY 12TH OCTOBER Prostate Cancer Support Group - West Lothian Ability Centre Carmondean Centre, Livingston, at 7.00 pm. If you would like help or information about Prostate Cancer come and see us. We have experienced treatment buddies that will pass on useful man to man information about all the various new treatments as you may have to face making a choice. A professional specialist nurse will also be on hand for you to speak to about any of your concerns.

For more info please contact Charlie Hogg 01506 845981 or charliehogg@blueyonder.co.uk DAILY FROM SAT 8TH TO TUE 31ST OCTOBER Spooky Happenings at Almond Valley Heritage Centre 10am - 5pm every day. This year’s theme is skeletons (with the random polar bear). Our bony friends will be lurking in hidden corners around the site, sharing clues on the secret trail. They’re just one part of the spooky silliness that takes over between 7th October and the night of Halloween.

SUNDAY 15TH OCTOBER Lantern Making With West Lothian Countryside Ranger Service.

Create luminous lanterns from willow and paper just in time for dark nights and Halloween. Suitable for families Meet: Almondell Visitor Centre Time: 2pm3.30pm Cost: £4.65 per Lantern. For booking and information contact the rangers on 01506 882254, email: almondell&calderwood@westlothian.gov.uk

10am – 8pm. Almond Valley remains open into the depths of the night (or at least, until 8pm). It’s a gently scary occasion ideally suited for the under 10’s, with strange things happening throughout the day, and a programme of games, activities, and monster dancing starting from 5pm. Standard admission applies and there’s no need to book in advance. Come dressed to kill.

MONDAY 30TH & TUESDAY 31ST OCTOBER Scream Teas at Almond Valley Heritage Centre 5pm - 7pm. A wholesome three-course after-school meal of blood, eyeballs and other oddities, served at your table by zombies and night-cats. It’s the sort of occasion when all the family can huddle around a cauldron and share its grizzly delights. Also be apple dooking, glow-in-the-dark soft play, goody bags, and other gently scary fun.

Places are very limited and prior booking is essential. £12 per person, with both adults and children sharing and enjoying the strange nutrition.

See www.almondvalley.co.uk for booking and more details.

SATURDAY 21ST OCTOBER Highland Society Ceilidh First ceilidh of the new season, in Strathbrock Community Centre, Broxburn. Members £6.00.

Non-Members £7.00. 7.30pm to 11.00pm. Music by Richard Smith Duo. Piper Alvis Kerr and Folk singers Highland Line.

NOW - END OF THE YEAR Underground Cuddies An exhibition on the history of pit ponies, on at Almond Valley Heritage Centre until the end of the year. Includes children’s workshops and activities.

See www.almondvalley.co.uk

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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.

ALMONDVALE SCOTTISH SENIORS COMPUTER CLUB Muffin Break Café, Almondvale Centre, Livingston. For the over 50s to find out what you can do with your computer, laptop, iPad/tablet or smartphone device. Enjoy the experience; learn and share! Tuesday mornings 10am - 12 noon.

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

LIVINGSTON SPEAKERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB

LOTHIAN RUNNING 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

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.

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!

WEST LOTHIAN CLARION Cycling club - Our aim is to help cyclists plan and reach their own goals through training with, and seeking advice and support from fellow club members. Weekly club runs leave from Linlithgow Leisure Centre and East Calder Sports Centre. See www.westlothianclarion.co.uk or email secretary@westlothianclarion.co.uk WEST LOTHIAN 50 PLUS NETWORK New members always welcome for social, educational, recreational and cultural activities. Monthly meet-ups, visits and day trips. Over 25 different activity groups, including arts, crafts, walking, theatre etc. See www. westlothian50plusnetwork.co.uk or call 01506 635510. Office hours Mon - Fri 10am - 2pm.

THE LIVINGSTON PLAYERS Amateur theatre company always pleased to welcome new members with or without experience. For more information please contact Carol, Membership Secretary, on 01506 881398 or see www.livingstonplayers.co.uk LIVINGSTON FC League players and juniors, social and corporate events.Almondvale Stadium telephone 01506 417000 or see www.livingstonfc.co.uk LIVINGSTON RAMBLERS GROUP 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

BABY AND TODDLER ACTIVITIES

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

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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.

WEST LOTHIAN RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS CLUB 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.

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CRAIGSHILL GOOD NEIGHBOUR NETWORK

DEANS BOWLING CLUB

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.

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.

LODGE ALMONDALE SOCIAL CLUB Our Social Club convenor cordially invites all members, associate members and their guests to visit our social club. The Social Club is open every evening and Saturday afternoon (except Sunday and meeting nights) with Live Music, Dancing and Bingo every Saturday evening and Bingo every Wednesday evening.

Non members welcome. Masonic Hall, Craigshill Rd East, Livingston EH54 5DT Tel: 01506 439418.

TRAMPOLINE CLASSES FOR CHILDREN Craigwillow Centre, Craigshill 6 years + . Please call 01506 412314 for more info.

CRAIGSHILL THISTLE U15’S Training Tues 7.30 pm - 9.00 pm at Craigsfarm in Craigshill 3g pitch. Friday at Craigswood sports centre playing fields 6.30pm - 8.00pm weather permitting (if weather is bad Friday’s training is held at Craigsfarm 7.30 - 8.30 pm). For further details contact Mark on 07951 528398.

PARENTS TOGETHER WEST LOTHIAN Support group for families with child on the Autism Spectrum. Meet up once a month for a chat and a coffee, regular guest speakers. First Thursday of each month (during school term). For more information contact parentstogetherwestlothian@live.com 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

13TH WEST LOTHIAN SCOUTS Deans Community Hall. BEAVERS: 6 - 8 years. Tues 6.30 - 7.30pm.

CUBS: 8 - 10 years. Thurs 6.30 - 8.00pm. SCOUTS: 10 -14 years. Thurs 7.00 – 9.00. We are also looking for new leaders or helpers to help out on the nights. All are welcome. Please contact Steven Graham steven_graham1@ gmx.co.uk or by phone 07786638442 or 1506 630360 after 6.30pm.

YOGA FOR PEOPLE WITH HEALTH CONDITIONS Ability Centre, Carmondean Centre Road. Wednesdays 1.15-2.30pm.

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

SINGING FOR HEALTH

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.

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

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.

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DEANS ART CLUB

KIDDIES CORNER

CAFÉ CONNECT

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

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

Contact 01506 415837

LIVINGSTON UNITED PARISH CHURCH

THE LANTHORN TODDLERS GROUP – MUSIC MAKERS

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.

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

UKULELE CLUB 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.

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 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

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.

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

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.

LIVINGSTON SOUTH COMMUNITY CHURCH

29TH WEST LOTHIAN SCOUT GROUP

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.

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

LANTHORN READERS Lanthorn Library, Dedridge. Informal and relaxed reading group.

Free. Group meets monthly and is an ideal way to have some fun and lively discussion over tea/coffee & biscuits. New members always welcome. Please contact 01506 777700 or lanthorn.lib@westlothian.gov.uk LANTHORN BOOK BASHERS Lanthorn Library, Dedridge. Are you aged between 8 – 11 years old? Come and join the Library Book Bashers. We meet once a month on a Thursday at 6.15pm to discuss our favourite books. New members welcome. Please call 01506 777700 for information.

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

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.

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.

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

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST

MESSY CHURCH

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.

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 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

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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.

RAINBOWS, BROWNIES, GUIDES

LIVINGSTON VILLAGE PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP

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

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

LADYWELL WEST LOTHIAN DIABETES UK GROUP

RAINBOW, BROWNIES, GUIDES

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

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.

ALMOND VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH

MURIESTON

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 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 7pm9pm. 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.

RAINBOW, BROWNIES, GUIDES 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.

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

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

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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