Konect Directory West Calder Dec 10

December 2010/January 2011

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FEATURE ARTICLE

The River Almond

PLUS local businesses, community information and more!

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Message from the Editor Hello neighbours The West Calder edition of the Konect Directory has been coming through your door for one year now! We hope you’ve enjoyed reading it as c t directory much as we’ve enjoyed TheKOnldeer and Polbeth West Ca producing it!

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This is a joint December/ January issue as we don’t produce a magazine for January. We‘ve put together a fantastic feature on eating out locally - turn to pages 32 - 33 for a range of discount vouchers that restaurants and takeaways throughout the area are very generously offering to Konect readers.

These are for you to use in January, so after the excitement of Christmas has died down, use these vouchers to treat yourself in the New Year. Cut the pages out and

stick them on your fridge!

Congratulations to Katey Size of Addiewell who won the crossword prize last month.

This month, Harburn Golf Club are offering a meal for two to be redeemed on Valentines day, so turn to the crossword on page 24 for your chance to win a romantic meal for two prepared by their new chef!

Thanks for your support of the Konect Directory this year!

Helen-Jane Shearer Editor hj@konectdirectory.co.uk 07854 492638

The Konect Directory welcomes contributions such as old photographs, or short articles of local interest. The Editor reserves the right to edit any articles submitted for publication.

Contents Feature Article The River Almond Pets Recipe Competitions & puzzles Prize crossword Sudoku

Children’s puzzles Community Useful information What’s on Clubs & Classes Eating Out Feature Index of Advertisers

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The Konect Directory West Calder is delivered to homes in West Calder, Polbeth and Addiewell. Copies are also left at the library, community centres, convenience stores and various other locations within the area.

JennyThomson 07824 469266 Sales jenny@konectdirectory.co.uk Helen-Jane Shearer 07854 492638 Editor hj@konectdirectory.co.uk Front cover photography by Jane Hamilton : Breich Water at Addiewell looking towards Haggarty’s Bridge To advertise call 07824 469266 or 07854 492638

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No nasty surprises - all projects are set at a fixed price and come with the assurance of job completion within the given price.

No hassle - we manage the entire process with our own skilled tradesmen. We have many years’ experience of working with clients who expect the very best, and have never disappointed.

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Treatment for: Back Pain Sciatica Sports Injuries Low Back Pain Migraines Neck Pain Shoulder Problems Prolapsed Disc (Slipped Disc) and many other conditions Please call

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The River Almond

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he River Almond, along with the Water of Leith and the Esk, was one of the main routes of incursion inland from the coast by Scandinavian and other settlers, and as such had an important impact on the settlement of the Lothians centuries ago.

It's hard to imagine the Almond as a navigable river nowadays for more than short lengths, as it has been very much changed by nature and, more significantly, by the various activities along its banks over the centuries. The industrial history of the central belt of Scotland can be traced in the form of numerous weirs, remains of mills and other riverside activities and for a long time the Almond had the dubious distinction of being one of the most polluted rivers in Scotland thanks to the impact of mining and heavy industry in the central belt.

Rising in the Cant Hills, just North of Shotts (North Lanarkshre), the Almond is joined in West Lothian by Breich Water at Seafield.

Most of its catchment is in fact in West Lothian, where it flows past Whitburn, through Livingston and Mid Calder. Here, at the western end of Almondell Country Park, it is joined first by Murieston Water and then Linhouse Water via the “Linn Jaw”, natural falls three metres high.

The river then passes over a weir where a Canal Feeder diverts water and carries it

to the Union Canal three miles away at Lin's Mill. After flowing under the Union Canal the river turns northwards, tumbles over a weir at Clifton Hall and is joined by the Brox Burn at Kirkliston. Just north of Edinburgh Airport it is joined by the Gogar Burn for the final stretch down to the Firth of Forth at Cramond. From source to sea the Almond is 28 miles long.

The river was a source of power for various mills. The “West Mill” in Mid Calder, later named Wallace Mill (and after which the present Wallace Mill Gardens is named), and was a grain mill which, according to a report in 1894, was “celebrated for the quality of its produce”. Flour and oatmeal produced here were sold as far afield as Glasgow, initially transported by horse-drawn vehicles and later via the Union Canal. There was a mill on this site from very ancient date, as there is a reference to “West Mylne of Calder” in 1590 in a list of tenants of the barony at the time. Another mill, the East Mill, stood at the site of the present East Calder sewage works, and was also of very ancient date. It was in ruins by the late 19th century, but there is a reference to “Eist Miln of Calder” in the mid 16th century parish records. There was also a waulk mill (woollen cloth) and flax mills (cotton cloth) and bleaching in 18th century at various locations on the river, and forges and ironworks further upstream used the water

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to power hammers. New Calder Mill, about a mile further up the river from West Mill, was a paper mill that survived until much more recently, latterly producing cardboard for the packaging industry.

West Lothian's oil shale and deep coal mining industries of the 19th and 20th centuries took a heavy toll on the River Almond. It is said that it ran “nearly black at times and oil and particles of coal dust had been seen.” The wildlife suffered and by 1884 angling on the river had ceased completely. The river was useless for cattle or for domestic use at the time. It remained in this heavily polluted state for a long time, until the industries that polluted it fell into decline. Great improvements to the water quality became possible, and the creation of the Forth Purification Board (now SEPA) was a major driving force in the clean-up process. Pollution from the defunct industries can still occasionally be a problem when the water level rises in abandoned pits and the water which is discharged contains iron and sulphur, but there is on-going management of the River Almond catchment area by a partnership of organisations working on continual improvement including treating sources of pollution from defunct industries and treating discharges of domestic sewage in

treatment works. Water treatment plants have helped although the river still suffers from detergent pollution and run-off from the agricultural land. The white foam that can sometimes been seen floating on it is caused by household and industrial detergents in the sewage. As bacteria in the water use oxygen to break this effluent down, it can have a detrimental effect on fish and other aquatic life who are competing for the oxygen; the Almond is sill the primary means of transporting West Lothian's waste water to the sea. The East Calder sewage treatment plant was opened in 1969 to deal with Livingston's sewage needs, and treated effluent flows into the river under the Pipe Bridge.

It's easy to take for granted as it rushes past us on the way to the sea, but the Almond has been a vital part of the area for centuries - as an early transport route, a boundary between conflicting armies, a source of food, a source of power for local industry. It has suffered terrible pollution but now, thanks to huge efforts, been cleaned up and is once again a resource for wildlife and a recreational resource for us to enjoy.

Wildlife of the Almond With the demise of mining and heavy industry, along with the efforts of various organisations to clean the river up, it is being repopulated with wildlife. There is a healthy population of Brown Trout, and Atlantic Salmon and Sea Trout return every year. Work is ongoing to improve salmon passes on the weirs or other measures to encourage and allow salmon to travel freely. Stoneloach, minnows and stickleback also populate the Almond. Birds to be seen around the river banks include Grey Heron, Dipper, Comorant and ever the Kingfisher if you are lucky. Increasing numbers of otter have been sighted in recent years.

Leeches, midge larvae, freshwater shrimps, mayfly larvae can be found hiding under stones. Mallard ducks are common, and Daubenton's bats take insects on the wing just above the surface of the water.

Wreaths

Caroline Garrad of The Wreath Store looks at the history of the wreath...

What a long history the wreath has with pageants and ceremonies! Who would have thought that the ancient Egyptians formed a chaplet (a wreath or garland for the head) by sewing flowers to linen bands and tying them around their heads? Or that in ancient Greece not only were they awarded to victorious athletes, as prizes to poets and orators, but young lovers hung wreaths on their lovers’ doorways as a sign of affection?

The Romans continued the tradition by honouring victorious generals with laurel wreaths. Napoleon was even crowned Emperor of France with a gleaming wreath of golden laurel leaves.

Wreaths however are not exclusive to great athletes, emperors or ancient poets. All over the world, wreathmaking has developed in countries as

far apart as India and Mexico with a range of materials being used, from the usual olive, pine and laurel to brightly coloured wool and fabric.

However diverse the materials, the festivals and celebrations are all the same – births, weddings, Christmas, New Year, Easter or harvest time, wreaths are used as a symbol to signify love, protection, friendship, rebirth and even life itself.

Today, wreaths are a stunning decorative touch year round. Whether you hang a wreath on your front door to give guests a warm welcome or for that finishing touch to a room's decoration, the splash of colour on a cold winter's day is sure to add a feeling of warmth and excitement over the coming festive season.

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Mount Kilimanjaro Community First Aid Programme

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irknewton resident Tina Wren helps run a programme to bring vital first aid and other health skills to a community in Tanzania, and is looking for young people from West Lothian to join in the project.

Tina Wren is a founder and the UK coordinator for the Mount Kilimanjaro First Aid Community Programme. Young people at Mount Kilimanjaro School in Tanzania are trained to teach first aid so that they can transfer these skills to others within their own communities, empowering them to boost health standards. They learn a range of other skills and receive practical help such as improvements to the school environment. The project is entirely selffunded and for the past two years Tina has been fund-raising with car-boot sales and other activities in West Lothian.

Tina says, “We have just returned from Tanzania where we have decorated a number of orphanages and are now ready to recruit people for the 2011 visit to help achieve our aims. We believe that education

is critical for development as we set out to equip the younger generation with the skills and knowledge to support themselves for the challenges they all face ahead in Africa and the UK. Young people from Scotland volunteering to join the scheme are encouraged to achieve skills which will equip them for their role in Tanzania. This is could be a once in a lifetime opportunity for those wanting to join us and see the difference they can make in their own lives whilst changing others' at the same time”. The Mount Kilmanjaro First Aid Community Programme is now linked with the charity TEACH (Time to Educate Africa's Children).

Tina is passionate about providing opportunities for young people in West Lothian to gain skills and experience as they help people in Tanzania, so the project is to the mutual benefit of all involved.

What are you doing now and next summer?

Have you got 4 weeks spare to volunteer in Africa or Scotland?

Teaching first-aid, English, music, art or football coaching, spending time with orphaned children, counselling or perhaps more practical interventions like building shelters or decorating.

Check out our YOU TUBE video: type in Mount Kilimanjaro First Aid Community Programme 2010 Working jointly with Teach, UK registered charity no. 1137679 Mount Kilimanjaro School a registered non profit making organisation no 22993 Would you like to become involved with volunteering at this end or in Tanzania?

Volunteering in Africa is a self-funded programme, you will be given advice on how to fund raise. Volunteering can mean acquiring new skills which will allow you to become useful contributors to our work in Tanzania. Our aims are to make positive changes in your own lives as well as others'.

Are you prepared to fund raise to support your own application? Then give us a call.

If you are over 16 and would like to be involved, please contact us at info@kilimanjarofirstaidcommunityprogram.com or or tel 01506 882165

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Large selection of feeds and bedding available for: Dogs, cats, small animals, sheep, goats, pigs, horses, wild birds, cage and aviary birds, pigeons and poultry

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Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm Sat: 8am-5pm

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LAMOND veterinary CLINIC

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Sudoku

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Calder Framing Gallery

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Marys’ Patch “The Barn” at Veitchs Garden Centre, East Calder

Tel: 01506 882440

PRE-CHRISTMAS SALE Starts 14th December until Christmas Eve Closing 4pm Christmas Eve Re-Opening 8th January 2011

Knit and Grow classes Friday and Sunday phone for details.

Patchwork Classes daily To advertise call 07824 469266 or 07854 492638

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What’s On? December

Saturday 4th December National Tree Week - tree planting.

With West Lothian Countrysde Rangers.

Come along and help us plant some native trees. Wellies would be good and please bring a spade if you have it. We will provide trees, advice and a smile!

Meet at Park Reception, Polkemmet Country Park nr Whitburn. Free.

Saturday 11th December Christmas Gift Fair West Calder High School 10am – 12pm.

In aid of the Wind Band.

Thursday 16th December Bookbug session 10.30 - 11am West Calder library. Songs and stories for babies and preschool children.

Sunday19th December Christmas Crafts With West Lothian Countryside Rangers.

Christmas crafts with natural materials.

Suitable for families. Meet Visitor Centre, Almondell and Calderwood Country Park. £2 per person.

Every Friday Food Coop Addiewell Community Centre 11am - 12.30am

West Calder Library information Main Street, West Calder, EH55 8BQ 01506 771630 westcalder.lib@westlothian.gov.uk Opening times Mon & Fri: 10.00am - 5.30pm Wed: 10.30am - 5.30pm Tues & Thurs: 10.00am - 8.00pm Saturday: 9.30am - 1.00pm Mobile library timetable Alternate Tuesdays in: West Calder Stuart Court

9.20am -9.50am

Polbeth Chapelton Drive 10.00am - 10.10am Burnside Terrace 10.15am - 10.30am Polbeth Crescent 10.35am - 10.50am Limefield Road 10.55am - 11.05am Langside Crescent 11.10am - 11.20am Langside Gardens 11.25am - 11.55am The Mobile Library timetables are currently under review and updated ones will be available soon. A new service with bigger libraries and a wider selection of books is due to be launched soon.

West Calder Medical Practice 65 West End, West Calder 01506 874300

Scout Post

Once again the West Calder Scout Group will be doing Christmas Post in West Calder and Polbeth. The Beavers, Cubs and Scouts will deliver the cards for 20p per item mail boxes are in West Calder Library, West Kirk Hall, Polbeth Church Hall or can be handed in to Library House, Harburn Road, West Calder.

Last date for the post is 15th December.

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Greenburn Golf Club 6 Greenburn Road, Fauldhouse, West Lothian EH47 9HJ Tel: 01501 770292 Fax: 01501 772615 E-mail: administrator@greenburngolfclub.co.uk

£60 UNLIMITED GOLF GGC £60

SPECIAL OFFER

Play as much golf as you like from 1 Nov 2010 until the end of March 2011 for only £60 and if you join for the new season before April 1st we will deduct the £60 from that season’s fee Note: Arrangements can be made for new season’s fee to be paid by monthly instalments

If you are interested in becoming a member at Greenburn Golf Club then you can down load a membership application form from our web site www.greenburngolfclub.co.uk or contact the Club Administrator at the above email address or telephone 01501 770292

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Recipe

Sausage, Chesnut & Herb Butter Turkey Stuffing Pork or venison sausage can be used in this delicious turkey stuffing recipe.

Serves 6.

Herb Butter Ingredients 125g unsalted butter, softened 2 sprigs of fresh thyme leaves 1 sprig of fresh chopped rosemary leaves 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley leaves 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped Salt & ground black pepper

Turkey Ingredients 3kg small sized free range turkey 2 good quality thick pork or venison sausages

Method Pre-heat your oven to 180°c/gas mark 4 To make the stuffing, melt butter in a large frying pan. Gently sauté the onion and garlic for five minutes or until soft.

Stir in the herbs and then add the breadcrumbs to absorb the butter. Add the lemon zest, chestnuts and seasoning and cook over medium heat for about 5 to 10 minutes until they turn golden brown.

Cool and put mixture in fridge. Once cooled, roll stuffing into golf ball sized balls and put back in fridge until later.

To make the herb butter, mix the herbs, garlic and butter together to form a paste. Season and put in fridge.

To make turkey, remove legs and wings from the turkey (you can roast or confit these at a later date).

Take out the wishbone by lifting up the breast skin with your fingers and separating it from the flesh.

Rub the herb butter between the two breasts. Stuff the sausage meat evenly between the two breasts.

Stuffing Ingredients 100g white breadcrumbs 65g butter 1 finely chopped onion 1 large sprig of chopped thyme leaves 3 fresh sage leaves ½ zest of lemon 25g chestnuts 1 ½ tbsp fresh chopped parsley ½ tsp sea salt Ground black pepper 1 garlic clove, chopped

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Cook the turkey at 180�c/gas mark4 for approximately one hour remembering to baste every 10-15 minutes. 10 -15minutes before the turkey is ready, add the stuffing balls from the fridge. The turkey is cooked when the juices run clear.

Leave to rest for 20 to 30 minutes.

Serve with all the trimmings for a delicious Christmas Dinner.

Recipe provided by David's Kitchen, local catering company.

See http://www.davidskitchen.co.uk/

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THE WHOLE SHEBAG Organic Produce Delivery

“Fresh, local, organic produce delivered to your door”

Vegetables ✿ Fruit ✿ Milk Eggs ✿ Wholefoods Why not take advantage of our special offer: your first standard vegetable bag for £8.50 (normal

price £11.50)

FREE DELIVERY To order or for more information contact: bags@thewholeshebag.com or call 01501 785436 or check out

www.thewholeshebag.com SOPA Membership 814 Organic Membership UK3

Steven Belford Traditional Butcher 12A Main St, Deans, EH55 8DF Mob: 07724 703298 OPENING TIMES 7:30am-5.00pm Mon-fri 7:30am-1.00pm Wed & Sat Shop Tel:

01506 410627

ORDER NOW FOR CHRISTMAS

TURKEY, CAPON, CHICKEN, DUCK AND GOOSE, HAM AND ALL THE TRIMMINGS Supplying a wide range of Prime Quality traceable Scottish meat, including bacon and chicken. Steak pies, susages and burgers home made to traditional recipes and ready cooked meats.

Bakery products including bread, rolls etc.

DELIVERIES

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Local Eat out and Takeaway Offers

Save this page until January and treat yourself in the New Year Once the Christmas holidays and festivities are over, January can seem a little bleak.

So a variety of local eateries are very generously offering some fantastic discounts for you to eat out in

the area January, so you can treat yourself in the New Year.

Cut these pages out and stick them on the fridge or somewhere safe to use in January!

KINLEITH ARMS

CAFE NUOVO

FREE DESSERT WITH EVERY MAIN MEAL PURCHASED, WITH THIS VOUCHER

2 FOR 1 ON COFFEE OR TEA IN THE CAFE WITH THIS VOUCHER.

Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer Valid from 03/01/2011 until 31/01/2011

604 Lanark Road, Juniper Green 0131 453 3214

Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer Valid from 03/01/2011 until 31/01/2011

8 Main Street West Calder EH55 8DA 01506 871217

BLACK BULL INN

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SPEND £10 ON FOOD AND GET £5 OFF WITH THIS VOUCHER.

2 FOR 1 ON ALL MEALS (*excl Fri & Sat nights, voucher must be presented when placing your order)

Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer Valid from 03/01/2011 until 31/01/2011

Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer Valid from 03/01/2011 until 31/01/2011

Market Street, Mid Calder, EH55 8EB 01506 882170

21 Baird Road, Ratho, EH28 8RA 0131 333 1320

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RANNAGHOR

TAKEAWAY OFFER - SPEND £30 GET £5 OFF OR SPEND £40 GET £10 OFF WITH THIS VOUCHER. Excludes set meals

15% OFF EATING IN THE RESTAURANT WITH THIS VOUCHER.

Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer Valid from 03/01/2011 until 31/01/2011 Valid from 03/01/2011 until 31/01/2011

90 Uphall Station Road, Pumpherston EH53 0LW 01506 431166

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8 Pentland View Crt, Currie (opp medical centre) 0131 449 7736

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RICCARTON GARDEN CENTRE 2 FOR 1 Set meal £9.50 Soup Panini tea or coffee

CRANBERRIES CAFE ANY FILLED ROLL FOR £1.20 (one filling) WITH THIS VOUCHER

Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer Valid from 03/01/2011 until 31/01/2011

Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer Valid from 03/01/2011 until 31/01/2011

Riccarton Main Rd, Currie, EH14 5AA 0131 449 4004

11 Main Street East Calder 01506 880015

GREY HORSE INN

THE WEAVERS

2 FOR 1 ON BAR MEALS (Bar meal up to value of £4.95)

BUY 2 ADULTS MEALS AND GET 2 KIDS

WITH THIS VOUCHER

KIDS EAT FREE MEALS FREE WITH THIS VOUCHER

Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer Valid from 03/01/2011 until 31/01/2011

Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer Valid from 03/01/2011 until 31/01/2011

20 Main Street, Balerno, 0131 449 2888

2/7 Corslet Place, Currie, EH14 5LS 07577 968381

DEER PARK

BOMBAY SPICE

BUY 1 MAIN COURSE MEAL AND GET A FREE GAME OF BOWLING. (main course at £4.95pp or over) WITH THIS VOUCHER

15% OFF EATING IN THE RESTAURANT WITH THIS VOUCHER.

Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer Valid from 03/01/2011 until 31/01/2011 Valid from 03/01/2011 until 31/01/2011

Deer Park Avenue, Livingston, EH54 8AD 01506 434244 THE GRAPES 20% OFF FOOD WITH THIS VOUCHER.

79 Main St, West Calder, EH55 8EB 01506 872215 JINTY’S KITCHEN AT THE CALDER INN SPEND £20 AND GET £5 OFF ON FOOD ONLY WITH THIS VOUCHER.

Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer Valid from 03/01/2011 until 31/01/2011 Valid from 03/01/2011 until 31/01/2011

130 Main St, East Calder, 01506 881896 To advertise call 07824 469266 or 07854 492638

242 Main St, East Calder, 01506 880130

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Clubs and Classes

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

WEST CALDER Zumba West Calder Fitness Centre, Dickson St Tues 7.00 - 8.00 & Thursday 6pm - 7.00pm Contact 01506 870801 Yoga West Calder Fitness Centre, Dickson St Wednesday 7pm - 8pm.Contact 01506 870801

Web Design West Calder Community Centre Mon 6.45 - 9.15pm Firefly Arts (Youth Theatre) West Calder Community Centre Juniors (P7-P7) Wednesdays 4.30pm - 6.00pm First week free, £2.50 per week or pay per term For more info tel 01506 773883

Just Sew Body Pump 1a Society Place West Calder West Calder Fitness Centre, Dickson St Classes for adults Thursdays 7.30pm £4 per class.

Mon 6-7pm.Thurs 7.30-8.30 Contact 01506 870801 Sewing, knitting, crochet, any needle-craft. Drop in.

Gymnastics (5-12 years) West Calder Fitness Centre, Dickson St Saturday 10 - 11.30 & 11.30am-1pm. Contact 01506 870801 Calder Craft Club West Kirk of Calder, Church Hall Tuesdays 10am - 12.30pm and last Monday of every month 8.15pm - 10.15pm.

Members bring their own crafts, share ideas & inspiration. £1 donation/session welcome. Parents with children welcome. Contact Stephanie Vincent on 01506 870162 or caldercraftclub@yahoo.co.uk West Calder Bowling Club We are seeking new members, beginners welcome.

Fees are very competitive. Function room available for hire. Tel 871680 West Calder Walking Group Every Thursday at 12.30. Meet outside Co-op, West Calder Main Street. Walk approx 1 hour then coffee/ tea stop to finish. Tel 01506 871773

West Calder Bridge Club West Kirk of Calder Tuesdays 6.45pm Sept to Apr Baby and Toddlers West Calder Community Centre Mondays 9.30 - 11.15am Pre school Play Group West Calder Community Centre Mon -Thurs 9.00 - 12.00 Lunch Club/Community Cafe West Calder Community Centre Mon - Fri 12.00 - 1.15pm Hot nourishing meal for Senior Citizens, chance to meet up with friends and enjoy a chat over a cuppa. Contact the Community Centre on 01506 871278 50+ Bowling West Calder Community Centre Tues 10.00 - 12.00 and 1.15 - 3.00pm

West Calder Tuesday Reading Group West Calder Library First Tues of every month 6.30pm. Tea & biscuits provided. Contact Catherine Lauriol on 771630

OMUS (Old Men Under Stress) West Calder Community Centre Wednesdays 1.00pm - 3.00pm

18th West Lothian Scout Group West Kirk Hall, West Calder Beavers Mon 6.00pm - 7.00pm Cubs Wed 6.15pm - 7.30pm Scouts Thurs 6.30pm - 8.00pm Girls and boys 10.5 - 14 years Contact Jean Walkinshaw 01506 873638

Art Class West Calder Communith Centre All ages welcome. Wednesdays 1.45 - 4.15pm

To advertise call 07824 469266 or 07854 492638

Judo West Calder Community Centre 7.15 - 9.45pm

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Nifty Needles West Calder Community Centre Varity of needlecrafts eg embroidery, cross stitch. New members welcome. Thurs 7.00 - 9.00pm Quilt Class West Calder Community Centre Thursdays 7.00 - 9.00pm Sequence Dance West Calder Community Centre 50+. New members welcome, no previous knowledge necessary. £1 per week Fridays 1.00pm-3.00pm.

Contact Helen Snedden at Community Centre 871278 Youth Club West Calder Community Centre Friday nights 7.00-09.00 Stop Smoking support West Calder Community Centre Wednesdays 11.30-12.30pm. Contact Debbie Love on 01506 446524

Junior Club 5 - 12 years Addiewell Community Centre Mondays 5pm - 7pm & Fridays 7pm - 9pm Carpet Bowls Addiewell Community Centre Tues 11am - 1.30pm & Fri 12pm - 2pm Youth Dance Addiewell Community Centre Tuesday 5.45pm - 7pm Adult Zumba Addiewell Community Centre Tuesday 7pm - 8pm Tai Kwan Do Addiewell Community Centre Wednesdays 6pm - 8pm Gymnastics (8-12 years) Addiewell Community Centre Thursdays 3.15pm - 4.15pm

Youth Club West Calder Community Centre Friday nights 7.00-09.00

Youth Club Addiewell Community Centre Thursdays 6pm-8pm

Stop Smoking support West Calder Community Centre Wednesdays 11.30-12.30pm. Contact Debbie Love on 01506 446524

Street Dance Addiewell Community Centre All welcome. Friday 6pm - 7pm

POLBETH Polbeth Walking Group Every Sunday at 1.15pm, meet in front of Polbeth Church. New members welcome. Please contact Carina on 07887 488557 or rodandcarina@aol.com Polbeth United Football Club Soccer School training at West Calder High School Monday 6pm to 7 pm Boys and girls 5-8 years old www.polbethunitedfc.co.uk ADDIEWELL Tumble Tots Addiewell Community Centre Preschoolers, Monday 9am - 11am & Thursdays 9am 11am

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Junior Disco Addiewell Community Centre Fridays 6pm - 8.15pm Abs Class The Pitstop, 10.30 - 11.00 Contact The Ptstop 01501 763354 Access to Employment The Pitstop, Tuesdays 10am - 12am Free and confidential service 0800 032 9768 Ladies Group The Pitstop, Tuesdays 2.00pm Dog Training Club Addiewell Community Centre Wed 8.00pm - 10.00pm. £3.00 adults, £2.00 concessions per session. Tel Christine McSeveney - 01501 820872

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Parent and Toddler Group Addiewell Community Centre Every Tuesday and Thursday in the Community Wing. Tuesday: 1.00pm - 3.00pm and Thursday: 1.30pm - 3.00pm.

Youth Club Addiewell Community Centre Thursdays 6-8pm, for ages 9 - 16yrs Junior Club Addiewell Community Centre Ages 5-12yrs, Mondays 5pm-7pm and Fridays 6pm-8.15pm Bingo The Miner’s Club, Tuesdays and Thursdays 7.30pm

PROFESSIONAL HIGH QUALITY HIGHLAND DANCE WEAR

Stop Smoking Support The Pitstop, Thursdays 2.30 - 3.30

Value for money, quality dance products including shoes ~ patterns ~ swords ~ music ~ accessories ~ books ~ gifts

HARBURN

All you need for Highland at the lowest prices....

We are based in East Calder, so email and arrange collection to avoid postal costs!

Harburn SWRI Harburn Village Hall.

We meet 2nd Monday of every month 7.30pm (ex. July and Aug). New members always welcome. Contact Morag Stott 01506 871634

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APPROVED FOOTBALL TRAINING FOR KIDS FROM 18 MONTHS TO 7TH BIRTHDAY.

www.littlekicks.co.uk

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Index of Advertisers Bathrooms Iconic Creations Beauty Bliss Beauty Bike Shop Pedal Power Blacksmith Keith Davidson Blinds & Curtains Knight Shades StyleRite Bookkeeping Services AKT Bookkeeping Buick & Co Builder A.L. Provan Building Surveryor David Hastings Cafe Cafe Nuovo Candles Yankee at Home Car accessories Starting Grid Car Service/repair AMK Garage CCS MBA Specialists MOT Test Centre Chiropractor Chiropractic Care WL Coal Merchant J&A Hastie & Son Complimentary Therapies SSCT Courier CCS Couriers

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Davis Couriers 5 Dance Supplies Highland Dance Shop 27 Dentist West Calder Dental Care 5 Dog Grooming Alanna Bertram 23 Driving instructor 1st Class Driver Training 19 Langside Driving 19 Estate Agents Mavor & Co 12 Fitness Zumbatomic 6 Florist AP Flowers 11 The Wreath Store 10 Food All Year Round Birds (eggs) 23 Real Foods 31 Steven Belford Butcher 31 The Whole Shebag 31 Football Coaching Little Kicks 37 Gas supplies J&A Hastie & Son 22 MOT Test Centre Calor Gas 16 Golf Club Greenburn Golf Club 29 Harburn Golf Club 25 Hairdresser Nikki Salon 11 Unique Hairstylists 10 Hearing Aids ihear 39 Home Improvements Affordable Door & Window 4 A.L Provan 12 Home Insulations 13,15

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Down: 1 Medicine, 2 Spoon, 4 Rod, 5 Alphabetical, 6 Illness, 7 Easy, 8 Unbelievable, 12 Train,13 Explodes, 15 Product, 19 Ninth, 20 Stem, 22 Die. Whilst every care is taken to ensure accuracy, the publisher cannot accept responsibility for loss, damage or omission caused by error in the printing of an advertisement. The Konect Directory does not endorse any advertising material that appears in this publication. Adverts are accepted on the understanding that descriptions of goods and services are fair and accurate. All material is accepted for publication on the understanding that it is copyright free. The Konect Directory accepts no liability for any subsequent copyright issues. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the prior consent of the publisher.

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Visit our website www.ihear.co.uk

For advice, information or to request a brochure call 0845 6520167 or email sales@ihear.co.uk

iHear is an online shop selling assistive hearing devices and other innovative products to improve the quality of life for people with hearing loss, poor vision, poor manual dexterity and memory loss.

Amplified Telephones help people keep in contact. TV & audio amplifiers that keep the volume down. Warning of Fire especially when in bed and not wearing hearing aid(s) or have poor hearing.

Like other specially developed products they are used by other people e.g. loud alarm clocks for deep sleepers amplified telephones for businesses where there are noisy backgrounds, such as hairdressers and garages. The writer uses the Jumbo Alarm clock ( bottom right hand corner) because he can’t see the clock at night without his glasses.

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The equipment shown is just part of a wide range of assistive hearing products we have that could help.

(buy someone a useful gift - not one that ends up on ebay or in a cupboard. We typed this in small print because we didn’t want to cause upset by reminding you it will soon be Christmas)

5% off and free delivery for all Konect readers If ordering online please use discount code Konect

SET MEAL FOR 1 - £9.95 2 Poppadoms and Spiced Onions Vegetable or Chicken Pakora Choice of any one curry from the menu with rice or naan

(King Prawn £3.00, Prawn £1.50 extra)

Indian Restaurant FULLY LICENCED TAKEAWAY AND HOME DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE

01506 872215 01506 872722 OPENING HOURS:

SET MEAL FOR 2 - £15.95

2 Poppadoms and Spiced Onions Any one Starter from the following: Vegetable, Chicken or mixed Pakora, Vegetable or Meat Samosa Choice of any two curries from the Bombay Spice Classic Dishes with rice & naan (King Prawn £3.00, Prawn £1.50 extra)

4PM-11PM 7 DAYS A WEEK DELIVERY HOURS

4PM-10PM 7 DAYS A WEEK FESTIVE MENU

4 Courses only £16.95 From 1st-24th December

CHRISTMAS DAY

4 course meal £22.95pp children under 10 £11.95

SPECIAL SET MEAL FOR 2 - £17.95

2 Poppadoms and Spiced Onions Any one Starter from the following: Vegetable, Chicken or mixed Pakora, Vegetable or Meat Samosa or chicken Kebab Choice of any two curries from the Bombay Spice Classic Dishes with rice & naan (King Prawn £3.00, Prawn £1.50 extra)

BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT 79 Main Street, West Calder, EH55 8EB 40

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