Konect Livingston September 2016

SEPTEMBER 2016

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Back to school – if you were lucky The Other Forth Crossings West Lothian Doors Open plus local businesses, community information and more!

The community magazine for Livingston

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ummer’s more or less over but that doesn’t mean the fun stops. Bathgate Music Festival kicks off on the 1st September for the ninth year running, Linlithgow Folk Festival kicks off on the 7th September for the 18th year running. And it’s West Lothian Doors Open Day annually in September, when quite a few buildings are open for a weekend for guided tours - or just to take a look. I do recommend getting around some local buildings on Doors Open Day. Last year I visited Duntarvie Castle which was open for the first time on Doors Open weekend - fascinating if like me you love old buildings – but there are plenty other options!

On a back-to-school theme for our local history article we took a wee dip back in time to when many children locally were more likely to be down the coal mines than at school.

If you have an event on in the next couple of months that you’d like to promote to the local community, or if you’re involved in a club or hobby group, please let me know and we’ll make sure it’s included next month in the community pages at the back of the magazine.

Thanks for reading Konect and supporting local businesses and organisations.

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

Simple Minded,West Lothian-based Simple Minds Tribute Band, play at Howden Park on 3rd September.

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CONTENTS Back to school – if you were lucky 08 Crossword 52 What’s on 54 Useful Information 54 Music Review 55 West Lothian Door s Open Day 56 Clubs & Classes 57 West Lothian regular

Visit West Lothian The Other For th Crossings Bathrooms Parenting in West Lothian Proper ty Matter s Wonder lab Gardens Food & Drink

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Back to school – if you were lucky West Lothian schools have been back a couple of weeks; the back-to-school moaning from the kids has subsided as they settle back to routine. But when coal-mining was in its heyday, school would have been a dream come true for the children engaged in dangerous physical labour down the pits.

It’s interesting and heart-breaking to read the 1841 government report into child labour in the mines, and hear the voices of real children, in what was then Linlithgowshire, after nearly 200 years. Mines varied some didn’t let women and children down the mines and others did. Some children went to school at night after working 12 or 14 hours in the mines. The resulting 1842 Mines Act ended self-regulation and employment of women and children underground.

Thomas Brown, 10 years old, putter*: Hard Hill Colliery, Bathgate

“I go down at three in the morning, and come up at four and sometimes six at night, and work 9 or 10 days in the fortnight; work very hard, as father is no strong the now, and mother is dead. I hurry the hurlies [draw the carts] in harness.”

Mary Sneddon, aged 15, coal-putter*, Bo’ness, Linlithgowshire

“I have only wrought at Bo’ness Pit three months. Should not have ganged but brother Robert was killed on the 21st January last. A piece of the roof fell upon his head, and he died instantly: he was brought home, coffined and buried in Bo’ness kirkyard. No one came to inquire about how he was killed; they never do in this place.

Robert Beveridge, 15 years old, coalhewer* at Polkemmet, Whitburn

“I have been below near five years; work 11 and 12 hours, sometimes longer. Mother was a farmer’s daughter, and she had nine of us; she never wrought below, nor have any women here; the lassies go into the fields or to service.”

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John Baxter, age 15 years, coal-hewer*: Collinshield Colliery, Bathgate

“I work from two in the morning till six at night; done so for five years... I lost my mother soon after my birth, and my father was murdered seven or eight years ago; he was thrown into the canal and the murderer was never sought after, as there was no talk about the death and therefore no inquiry.

I was reading and was going to the writing but the night-school was dropped.”

Peter Andrew, 11 years old, putter*, Polkemmet, Whitburn

“I work about 12 hours daily, three or four morning till three or four afternoon. Get porridge or tea sent, as live just convenient to the engine; … Father and three brothers work below; two of my brothers write very well; I am not the length of writing yet; do not go to school at present, I shall do as summer advances; the moor is not good to cross, and the teacher lives far away.”

Margaret Chirce, 12 years old, putter*: Kipps Colliery, Torphichen

“I shute the carts with sister, who is much older than me, in the Kipps Pit. I do not know my sister’s age, am sure she is much older, as she is a big bit bigger than me; after shuting up the brae, I throw the coals over with a shovel into the hurley, which is pushed to pit bottom. I do not like the work so well as what I did before my father forced me down; my work was that of a herd-kye [cowherd] at Whiteside, where I was much better fed and clothed. Father has the dropsy from sitting in wet work, and frequent attacks of bad breath; mother has a large family dependant on our labour.” *Coal-putters loaded the coal into the skips below ground, either by bare hands or with a shovel. Coal hewers were stronger, swinging a pick at the coal face.

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Why did I decide to work from home?

By Vikki Morrison, Sensée

I am Vicki Morrison and I’ve just turned 50 – eeek!!

I stay in Livingston, am married to Gordon with 2 sons, Kris 25 and Steve 23 and ‘mummy’ to fur babies Deacon and Erin, Westies who are 4 years old.

I’ve worked with Sensée for three years and been with the Recruitment Team for most of that time – I am now Recruitment Manager.

Sensée is a Work from Home business who offer fully employed positions to customer service staff who answer calls from their home offices for its prestigious, international client base including Argos, Aviva, Mail Newspapers and Photobox.

Why did I decide to work from home?

After commuting and working away from home for a number of years, I realised that I was weary of living out of a suitcase. It was so bad that I was at the point where I even knew cabin crew and hotel receptionists by name! We’d also added Deacon to our family a year previously, then Erin and I couldn’t bear to leave them for long periods of time – those wee sad puppy dog eyes!! So I started a search for a job where I could work from home and spend lots of time puppy-cuddling!

afterwards, a vacancy email was sent to everyone internally for a Recruitment Administrator and since my background was in recruitment I thought that I’d apply. That’s the other great thing about Sensée – support and management jobs are all home-based too, so there are opportunities to progress.

If anyone asks me about homeworking, I’ll tell them quite honestly that it’s the best move I’ve ever made. No commute, non-make-up and office clothes days (when I’m not interviewing), an excuse to have my own she-shed/office (it’s lush!!) and of course … puppy cuddles (I’m predictable if nothing else). I love working from home, it completely fits with my lifestyle and family and I still get to do a job that I enjoy but from my back garden office – what’s not to like??

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PictureS: Vikki Morrison, the She Shed and Erin and Deacon

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Resilience: how well do you bounce back from a challenging situation in life, do you let situations overwhelm you, do your emotions get a grip and take over or do you come back fighting stronger after taking the time to reflect on a situation.

Developing the skill of well-being

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Scientists have discovered that well-being is a skill we can all develop; just like learning to play an instrument, it takes time, commitment and motivation to change strong habitual patterns.

There are four components to developing this skill: resilience, outlook, attention and generosity.

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Outlook: do you see the good in everyone and everything, or do you pursue a life of perfectionism; perfectionists believe life is broken and tend to focus on the 2% they didn’t achieve rather than the 98% pass in exams or focus on the one assistant who wasn’t polite out of the nine that were on shopping trip!

Attention: do you have a wandering mind and how focused are you. Do you spend a large period of time lost in thought or maybe you are able to be in present moment experiences. Developing the quality of our attention is an important factor through mindfulness.

Generosity: our ability to engage in generous and altruistic behaviours. When we make an effort to give without expectation we feel fulfilled.

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ea – the community, is all about our local ar mation al businesses and infor what’s on, supporting loc own town/villages. and articles about our

We’re also all residents of the wider West Lothian region, and based on reader and business feedback, this month we’re starting a section within Konect that brings all the West Lothian-wide information together in a central section of the magazine. So you’ll find some of our regular columns in this section as well as homes, gardens, food and beauty alongside the businesses serving the whole of West Lothian.

If you run a business and would like to be included in this section, which is read by 40,500 households in West Lothian, please get in touch with us.

September – Spring and sing you way into autumn this year with West Lothian!

Summer is a distant memory, the leaves are changing colour, and autumn is definitely on its way. Don’t worry though, because West Lothian always has something for you to do, whether you like activities, theatre, shopping or food and drink!

Check out Livingston’s newest addition, JumpStation Trampoline Park! Made up of over 80 interconnected trampolines, JumpStation is tailored to suit people of all ages and skill groups.

With 14 different dedicated activity zones, it is great fun for all the family, and a fantastic way to make exercise more enjoyable.

2nd September, where all your favourite musicals are crammed into one spectacular show. Maybe you’re an 80s rock child, who would enjoy Simple Minded at Howden Park on the 3rd September, a tribute act very close to the real thing! Or if you just prefer a bit of traditional Scottish music, then look no further than Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham: Le Grand Anniversaire, having worked together for forty years, they will be playing at Howden Park Centre on 23rd September, it’s definitely not one to miss! For more information on these events and ticket prices, visit our website!!

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The Other Forth Crossings The Forth Replacement Crossing is nearly done, with the platforms almost joined up on the magnificent new cable stayed bridge. But bridges aren’t the only way the Forth has been crossed.

• There are the silly records – German Helmut Pohle piloted the first Junkers 88 across the Forth in 1939, and in 1785 an Italian named Vincenzo Lunardi did the same in an air balloon but entirely by accident!

• More seriously there were the tunnels. A tunnel was carefully considered before the new bridge was decided on, but that would not have been the first.

• The first tunnel was in 1590, when a brilliant engineer built an artificial island in the middle of the Forth, and then tunnelled from Culross in Fife following a coal seam to the new island. Boats docked at the island and took the coal directly from the top of the mineshaft to places such as Portugal, Norway, the Baltic and France. Undersea mining was an amazing achievement.

• Not everyone was amazed - James VI, the witchhunting king - was invited to inspect the Culross tunnel in 1617. He walked down the length of the well-ventilated tunnel and then thought the island was a trap he had been lured into and he threatened the coal merchant with treason. The tunnel flooded in 1625.

• There were at least a dozen serious proposals, plans and projects for tunnels under the Forth between 1790 and 1960, some of them truly grand.

• There was even talk in 1954 of a £5.3 million “Forth Tube”, in which traffic would pass through a 2800ft reinforced concrete tube.

It was declared a brilliant idea, but was

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scrapped in favour of the Forth Road Bridge, which opened in September 1964.

• But only one tunnel ever made it from one side of the Forth to the other. The tunnel was dug by the National Coal Board in 1964 and finally filled in and obliterated from all but a few memories in 1982. The tunnel transported coal mined in Fife to the the Kinneil processing facilities. It was never intended for public use, and meandered around following the coal seam geology from Bo’ness to Valleyfield in Fife. Two teams tunnelled towards each other from Fife and Kinneil in cramped and difficult conditions. After months of digging and at a depth of 500 metres, using manual measurements from Ordnance Survey benchmarks, the teams met with a difference of 5 cm, which is basically a perfect result. The National Coal Board had intended that the tunnel might give Kinneil another century of working life, but neither geology nor politics worked out as the miners had hoped.

Kinneil was closed in 1982.

making the most of your bathroom Today’s smallest room is truly multi-functional – a place to unwind, de-stress or re-energise is high on many people’s wish list when considering a new bathroom project. Here are some ideas from Konect to help you make the most of yours.

First of all, you may want to consider your household needs. If you only have one bathroom and a young family, then as a shared space it needs to cater for all. A bath rather than just a shower cubicle is a must for young ones. If you decide to go a step further and install a whirlpool bath, they’ll have bubbles of fun and you can have a long, relaxing soak when the children are tucked up in bed.

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Lots of storage to hide away those rubber ducks, alcoves or shelves for candles along with hidden speakers for your favourite music (or nature sounds if you prefer) are perfect for the real spa feel. A stand-alone bath can be real stunning focal point and by choosing centrally located taps you’ll add some French chic.

Walk-in cubicles or wet-rooms with floor-level trays paired with power showers have become popular in recent years, especially with people who lead hectic lifestyles or exercise frequently. This style of bathroom can also be useful for people who are elderly or infirm as it allows for better access.

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Our column is West Lothia t: Nicola Jengaenga li ve n months an with Quinn 2, Penny s in d her hubby 10 Channa, 33 .

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Arty day out in West Lothian with the little ones I have a funny relationship with art … I like modern art, but only if I can tell that it took a long time to create. I can’t specify why the length of time taken matters to me, but it does. Nothing annoys me more than seeing a blank canvas with a single red dot sitting pretentiously in the corner and so on.

But not all modern art is like that – one of the best and most mesmerising paintings I’ve ever seen was one that looked more or less black at first glance, with a large white moon in the top third. It looks plain black until your eyes adjust and let you see all the subtly different shades of black, then it’s a field of sheep.

Admirable too – in a different way - are the heartfelt, passion-fuelled offerings that Quinton brings me from nursery each week, or the concentration with which Penny swipes a yoghurtfilled hand across the seat of our red, fabric couch.

So imagine my wonder when a friend of mine recently described to me a local visitor attraction where the pieces of art are embedded in (and sometimes created from) nature and the landscape. This is how it came to be that on an extremely windy Saturday, the babies and I set off for Jupiter Artland …

We arrived and quickly realised that our BabyJogger pram wasn’t going to be ideal for the task of meandering around the sprawling environs.

The ground is quite uneven and there are protruding tree roots everywhere as you follow the prescribed route through the park – it can be done though, just take a sturdy helper! The programme you get for free at the ticket office leads you through the exhibits and explains (sometimes a bit cryptically) the meaning or the concept behind the pieces of art.

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It’s basically an art gallery turned inside out – you wander on footpaths, bumping into colossal works of sculpture and concept art at every turn.

These range from a massive figure of a man made of metal rods crouching on the floor, to a sound display of various jangling objects tied to the branches of a tree set on an island in the middle of a pond. Some exhibits are a bit sinister ie the Weeping Girls (see picture with me alongside one of the stone girls) but generally they are very thought provoking and inspiring and some are outright weird.

The best bit for me about the whole experience was the feeling of ‘discovering’ each artwork amongst the trees, and the anticipation of the next one. Quinn had a whale of a time running wild and free (ssshhhh!!)

Jupiter Artland, thanks for a great day out, and for teaching me to appreciate the yoghurt stains on my couch a little more deeply.

Me with Weeping Girls sculpture at Jupiter Artland.

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“Quick Tips to Maximise your Sale” By Craig Turpie, Turpie & Co. First impressions are not only important when selling your home, they are absolutely critical.

When people come to view a property for the first time, they are unlikely to be scrutinising the unseen. They are simply trying to get a feel for the property. They will be bombarded with mostly visual impressions, many of which you can positively influence.

effective, and looks good. Do make sure you polish any chrome as well, using lime scale remover if necessary.

For example, if your kitchen is looking tired, it can easily be spruced up with new cabinet doors.

Even just replacing the handles can look good, or you could even go further and fit a new worktop.

Kitchen flooring which may have passed its best is also usually quite inexpensive to replace due to the relatively small surface area.

Outside, flowerbeds can instantly be given a new lease of life with a generous helping of shredded tree bark compost. Freshly-mown lawns with neat edges look great, as do paths which have recently been weeded. Patio areas are more appealing when they have been jet-washed, but also when they look like they are enjoyed regularly - so it’s worth having your garden furniture out rather than packed away. The same applies to children’s play equipment if you are selling a family home.

Bathrooms can look almost as good as the day they were fitted with a bit of work on the grouting.

Hack out any discoloured grout between the tiles or sealant around the wash basins, baths and showers, and replace with new. It’s inexpensive,

Do declutter. Buyers want to imagine themselves living there, so don’t distract them with too much of your own stuff, although a cosy home can be more appealing than a clinical one!

The key is a neat, but lived-in look, which will appeal to the heart as well as the head!

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Wonderlab: “A facial for the scalp” An innovative offering from a West Lothian hair salon

Everyone loves a pampering in the form of a facial or other relaxing beauty treatment; beauty salons offer a huge choice of treatments. So how about a similar treatment focussing on the hair and scalp?

This is what the team at hair salon Wonderland, Livingston, have been working on – an innovative offering to bring the concept of a health and beauty pampering treatment to their own area of specialism - the hair and scalp. “We always make sure you feel thoroughly pampered when you come to get your hair done here anyway, so it’s an extension of our ethos,” explains salon coowner Liam. “A Wonderlab treatment isn’t part of getting hair cut or coloured, you come in specially for it even if you don’t need your hair done, or if you usually get your hair done elsewhere. It’s all about relaxing rituals to promote healthy scalp and hair - like a facial for the scalp.”

Conor Cullen, Bathgate resident and stylist at Wonderland Livingston, is also a member of the 2016 GHD Style Squad. Along with salon owners Liam and Sophie, he has researched and developed the Wonderlab “menu” and delivers the treatment. We tried it and loved it.

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The session, which takes around 90 minutes in total, finishes with a blow-dry styling.

1. infused water

A vat of infused water is placed at your station in the salon so you can refill your glass all the way through your treatment. Salon co-owner Sophie is passionate about eating for healthy hair, and encourages clients to look at their diets for hair health. “The infused water is to emphasise the importance of hydration for your hair, and of healthy eating in general.”

“We’ve looked at the hair follicles under a magnifier on the scalp after this treatment and the difference is really striking,” explains Conor.

However, close-ups of our hair follicles are not what we all want to see, and in any case the experience of the pampering session and the feel of your hair afterwards says it all. This innovative pampering and relaxation session is well worth it and is a unique experience.

2. detox tea

A caffeine-free detox tea is offered as part of the Wonderlab experience – smells and tastes fantastic.

3. Nioxin

The session starts with a dermabrasion for your scalp - a very gentle product massaged into your scalp to remove build-up around the follicles. This is followed by a massage with oil for deep relaxation, and nourishment of the scalp.

For more information contact Wonderland on 01506 429922 or visit www.wonderland livingston.co.uk

4. Dalvines products

A steamer is placed over your head to add moisture, restore colour vibrancy and strengthen elasticity of the hair. It lifts the cuticle on the hair shaft to allow the conditioners and treatments to follow to penetrate each strand. You then choose from four hair treatments offered, to focus on 1) beautifying 2) moisture 3) volume or 4) strength and shine olaplex treatment.

5. Candle & Hot hands

A scented candle is lit and placed at your station in the salon. It contains essential oils to reduce stress, and part way through the Wonderlab experience the warm liquid oil from the candle is used for a relaxing “hot hands” hand massage while your hair is steamed.

6. Perrier

Your hair is rinsed with Perrier sparkling water! An invigorating rinse with room-temperature water.

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Enjoy Your Garden for Longer This Summer We may be heading towards autumn but don’t write the summer off just yet. You can still make the most of your garden, even if the nights are getting cooler and longer, whether relaxing by yourself or dining al fresco with family and friends.

If you don’t already have a dedicated patio area think about creating one with some simple decking or a few inexpensive slabs. For a cheaper alternative buy a couple of bags of chips or stones from your local garden centre.

Add a simple log border, or push the boat out with some gabion baskets and you have a quick and stylish dining patio.

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Set aside a separate zone where guests can sit down and relax with a drink before and after dining. Add a gazebo for some shelter along with fairy lights, hurricane lanterns or candles in glass jars which will keep the party going as the sun goes down.

Also, make sure you have plenty of seating. Either bring your indoor furniture outside (but keep an eye on the weather forecast) or borrow as many chairs as possible from neighbours. If you plan to eat outside or entertain more often in your garden, it’s worth investing in quality wooden outdoor furniture such as the Abbey, Lily or Emily range of garden furniture from Champfleurie estate in Linlithgow.

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1. F ork & Field Gastropub

Fork & Field opened to much excitement last month. West Lothian desperately needs more independent restaurants and Fork & Field fits the bill nicely, located in the former Torphichen Arms in Mid Calder. The new owners also own The Jolly Botanist and a group of other successful bars and restaurants in Edinburgh, so we are in safe hands. Inside a complete refurb has taken place and there’s now a well-lit conservatory and beer garden. Good times await us all in there I think!

2. New Seafood Restaurant Cadiz

Heading into the very heart of Edinburgh now.

The owners of the very reliable tapas restaurant Cafe Andaluz have renovated the first floor and have brought us an entirely new seafood restaurant. Cadiz is a classy place overlooking George Street, serving cocktails and seafood. We recommend the prawns with black garlic aioli to start, and the langoustines for main.

3. G in Tasting at Heads & Tales I f you’re a gin lover, you must visit Heads &

Tales Bar! The home of Edinburgh Gin, Heads & Tales Bar is located beneath The Huxley. This basement bar is classy as you like with table service and knowledgeable waiters only too keen to help you extend your gin knowledge.

Book in for their gin tasting and you can spend an hour in one of their booths tasting four different gins - £20 without appetisers/£25 with appetisers.

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Freakshakes have arrived in Edinburgh! These fully loaded milkshakes are full of calories, topped off with cream, and include garnishes like cookies, donuts, pretzels and a variety of sauces. If you’re on the Royal Mile, pop into Burgers and Beers Grillhouse to try their Nutella and Pretzel version. Oh, and they have a burger with peanut butter on it too - have that as well!

5. O ne Of Edinburgh’s Best Kept Secrets

Most of us can reel off a series of the best restaurants in Edinburgh. You might include The Kitchin, Wedgewood, Norn, Castle Terrace or Ondine in your list, but what about The Stockbridge Restaurant? This husband and wife run restaurant in a basement in, you’ve guessed it, Stockbridge is easily missed. We’ve had some of our favourite dishes here, and think of it as fine dining without the fuss. We highly recommend it for cosy romantic meals this Autumn (if there’s pork on the menu, do not hesitate, it’s excellent!)

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Wild food

by Anne Pinkerton September is a wonderful time for gathering food from the wild. A time out in the landscape with the fields being harvested, swallows gathering to fly south, the buzz of insects in grass, the smell of crushed stinging nettles and being covered in sticky willie seeds are all part of the process.

If you take the children blackberry picking they probably eat more than goes in their basket. The Edinburgh September holiday Monday is often a good day to go looking for your free harvest.

There are many good fruits to be found in byways and along canal footpaths - places reasonably free of pollution from exhaust emissions and safe for pickers.

Many preserves can be made from free fruit. Raspberry vinegar, sloe gin, elderberry wine and jelly, rose hip jam and rowan berry jelly to go with dark meats are all part of the autumn wild harvest. Cobb nuts and sometimes walnuts can be found and there is the more specialized pleasure to be had from mushroom hunting. This needs more knowledge because some fungi are really poisonous.

There are guided tours led by people from Valvona and Crolla around Edinburgh. Cepes and apricot-coloured chanterelle are both splendid in omelettes or meat dishes.

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Raspberry Vinegar Put the raspberries in a glass or china bowl. Cover with white wine or cider vinegar. Seal with cling wrap. Leave over night or up to 1 day.

Drain and pour the vinegar over another similar weight of fruit.

The next day do as before; drain and using a third quantity of fruit steep the vinegar for a third time.

After three sessions the colour will be beautiful and the flavour strong. Bottle and cork tightly. Keep in a cool dark place.

Use for salad dressings, a comforting drink diluted with hot water or in enriching sauces for duck or game dishes. It gives the sour we all seem to enjoy in sweet and sour sauces.

Make Bramble Jelly if you don’t like pips in your teeth You need at least 1kg of fruit to make the project worthwhile; throw in some cooking apples if you need to top-up the brambles.

Put all the fruit in a pan with a little water and bring, covered, gently to the boil. Line a bowl with a clean tea towel or muslin. Pour in all the fruit and juice. Hang up to drip overnight or till there is no more juice.

Measure the juice and for every pint add 450g sugar. Bring the juice and sugar mixture slowly to the boil, stirring to ensure the sugar melts. Then boil rapidly till setting point is achieved. Pour into sterile, warmed, glass jars and cover.

Setting point can be tested for by putting a little of the “jelly” on a cold plate (put it in the fridge for a few minutes or as you start cooking) and seeing if the edges of the blob wrinkle up when you try to push with your finger. If you have one, use a jam thermometer.

Jelly variations Elderberry Jelly - Use elderberries half and half with their weight of cooking apples. Try not to leave too much stalk with the fruit. Strip the berries off their sprays with a fork.

Stew them to release their juices and continue as for bramble jelly.

Hedge Row Jelly - Use the same method as for bramble jelly but gather a mixture of fruits. Crabb apples, rose hips, hawthorn berries, elderberries, a few sloes and even blayberries (bilberries) if you find them. A few cooking apples will help make the fruit go further; but the flavour will be less intense.

Rowanberry Jelly -Just as above but use only rowan berries.

Pot in small jars as this is best with meat dishes rather than spread on bread and butter.

Sloe Gin – make it now for Christmas Extract the flavour from these otherwise bitter small fruits of the black thorn bush.

Prick each sloe with a needle and put as many in a glass bottle as you can. A gin bottle is perfect. Fill with gin and cork. Leave to extract the juice and flavour from the sloes for three months. Do this in September and it will be ready for Christmas.

Decant into another bottle and add some sugar syrup to taste.

Use 450g sugar dissolved in 1 pint of water. Re-cork and use to warm yourself after a long Boxing Day walk, or pour over ice cream or mix with fizzy wine for a Kir Royal if you use champagne. (The fruit can be saved and put in cabbage dishes or stews).

You can also make a cordial from elderberries by this method. Pack them tightly into a wide necked jar such as you may have from pickled beetroot or onions. Then add vodka, light rum or gin. Sweeten the strained liquid three months later, as with the sloe gin.

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West Lothian Update Why now is the time to review your pension Millions of savers currently spend very little time reviewing their pensions, with more than a quarter of savers (28%) admitting to never reviewing their retirement savings.

And a fifth (19%) of those with a pension said they review it less than once every five years, according to figures released by Aviva.

Worryingly, the figures show that only just over a quarter of people (27%) think that their current contributions into their company pension scheme will provide enough for them in retirement.

Ask most people what they earn now and they’ll have a pretty good idea, sometimes down to the penny, but most people have no idea what their pension is worth.

The figures show that urgent action is needed to encourage people to take an active interest in their retirement savings.

While the number of people reviewing their pension is worryingly low, the research shows that the main thing that does cause them to act is the arrival of their annual pension statement.

Regularly check how your pension is performing Investment funds rarely continue to perform well year after year, so it’s important to regularly check how your pension is performing.

In addition, over time the amount of risk many of us are prepared to accept in our investments typically tends to reduce, to the extent that by the time we’re close to retirement we may not wish to take much risk at all.

The closer you get to approaching retirement, the more important it is to know how your pension fund is performing.

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If you wait until your retirement, the chances are you will have no idea what income you will receive, and then it’s too late to make any changes. The longer you have to prepare for retirement, the much greater chance you have of doing something about it and achieving a comfortable retirement.

Contributions should keep pace with our income As part of a year-long study into people’s financial habits, consumers were asked which events had caused them to review their pension. The most popular answer was receiving an annual statement from their provider (35%), followed by a pay increase (28%) and starting a new job (17%).

A pension is a long-term investment. The fund value may fluctuate and can go down, which would have an impact on the level of pension benefits available.

Independent financial advice To make the right investment choices, you need to ask the right questions. And when it comes to answering those questions, Aberdein Considine can help you find the best way forward.

If you would like to get a sound point of view about what may be right for your unique situation, please contact us. We’ll review and discuss your financial situation, help you set goals, suggest specific next steps, discuss potential solutions and provide ways to help you stay on track.

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Question: Under what circumstances might you rinse your hair with a bottle of Perrier sparkling water? Answer: When you’ve booked a Wonderlab ‘facial for your hair’ – see feature on pages WL14-15 for a new hair beauty treatment from a Livingston salon.

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PUZZLES

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WHAT’S ON and Useful Information

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 Music Festival 1st - 4th September Fantastic programme of events for the 9th year running of the Bathgate Music Festival, at the Regal, the Steelyard, Kirkton Park and other locations over the weekend. Full programme available for download at www.bathgatemusicfestival. com

Canal trips at Broxburn: Take a short trip on the Union Canal, run by the Bridge 19-40 Union Canal Society, in their restored narrowboat “Bluebell.” Trips take place on the first Sunday of each month from April to October and last approximately 1/2 hour. Cost is £3.00/adult, £2.00/child. All monies go back into maintaining the boat. Meet at Port Buchan, Broxburn. Members of the public can also charter the boat with driver and crew for birthday parties, walking groups etc. The passengers are allowed to bring their own food and drink on board. See http:// www.bridge19-40.org.uk

Saturday 3rd September The Antonine Ensemble concert A programme of music for string orchestra in St.Michael’s Parish Church, Linlithgow. 7.30pm. Entry by donation, raising money for Medecins Sans Frontieres (UK), and for St.Michael’s. Text ANTO90 £5 to 70070.

Programme: Vivaldi, Mozart, Grieg. This is the first concert of the Antonine Ensemble, made up of local players. The director Alison Hastie plays viola in the Orchestra of Scottish Opera, and is a member of Music Co-Operative Scotland. She teaches vioin/viola and piano, and is a tutor for the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Musicworks programme. She is Organist and Choirmaster at Polmont Old Parish Church, and also plays the organ at St.Michael’s RC, Linlithgow.

Friday 9th September Creatures of the Night An evening walk in Almondell and Calderwood Country park with the Rangers, looking for signs of nocturnal creatures and listening out for bats and hooting owls.

Bring a torch and wrap up warm. Suitable for: All. Meet: Almondell Visitor Centre. Time: 8 – 9.30pm. Cost: £3.65 adult, £2.50 child. Book with the Rangers on 01506 882254, email: almondell&calderwood@westlothian. gov.uk

Bathgate Regal Community Theatre - The Regal hosts an exciting programme of film, music, theatre, comedy and children’s events. See www.bathgateregal. org for complete listing.

To include your event here, please email editor@konectdirectory.co.uk or call 07854 492638.

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

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

Carmondean Library Carmondean Connected: Carmondean Centre, EH54 8PT T: 01506 777602. E: carmondean.lib@ westlothian.gov.uk Opening times: Mon & Fri 10am 5pm. Tue & Thu 10am - 7pm. Wed 11am - 5pm. Sat 9am 1pm. IT buddy here from 1—4pm on a Friday for any help with computers - help is free and no need to book.

Carmondean also has a CIS office where you can ask about council services—eg Housing Benefit, Council Tax, repairs to council houses---10am-5pm Mon to Fri --closed for lunch between 1and 2pm and 9-12 on a Sat.

Lanthorn Library

Saturday 10th – Sunday 11th September

Kenilworth Rise, Dedridge, EH54 6NY T: 01506 777700.

E: lanthorn.lib@westlothian.gov.uk Opening times: Mon 10am-3pm. Tues & Fri 11am-5pm. Wed 11am-4pm.

Thurs 10am - 7pm. Sat 9am - 1pm. The Lanthorn Library, continues to be an important part of the Community, we look forward to welcoming our customers, old and new, making use of this valued service in the years ahead.

West Lothian Doors Open Day Various buildings of historical or architectural interest open their doors for free to the public.

For details of all buildings open in West Lothian, Edinburgh and beyond see www.doorsopendays.org.uk.

To include your event here, please email editor@konectdirectory.co.uk or call 07854 492638.

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MUSIC REVIEW

LOCAL BOY IN THE PHOTOGRAPH

by James Kerr, Regal Music Club

Despite being such an accepted part of modern music, streaming sites are still in their infancy, all twenty five million of them.

Bandcamp is a popular facility for independent musicians to put up albums which can be played in their entirety online and then downloaded under an honesty box policy, where you pay what you like, even if that figure is zero and you have no conscience or other moral compass.

Chris Finegan, a singer/songwriter from East Calder who recently appeared on a compilation CD on Greentrax recordings has this month released his first collection, a six track mini album entitled “Pillars”. The recording is simple and direct, basic even, with little in the way of production. In that

respect, as those who have heard Chris sing live locally and further afield can testify, the power and expression in his voice is present here but is only a down payment on what is delivered in concert. The songs themselves though, beautifully constructed and very much of one meditative piece can be enjoyed over again, revealing bright, pop, melodies in tracks such as “The River” and “A Thousand Suns”.

For laughs, contrast the honest wisdom of any song from “Pillars” with “Beats To Your Rhythm” the horrific new single by The Shires, currently being pushed harder than any street drug by Radio 2. An overproduced, over arranged, attempt to bolster a song with one tenth of a melody and a lyric so forgettable I’m not going to put myself through listening to it again just for a quote.

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10th and 11th September 2016

Linlithgow Civic Trust welcomes you to West Lothian Doors Open Days. Have a look inside the county’s buildings! As ever, all our activities are free. See the national website for more details www.doorsopendays.org.uk.

Annet House Museum & Garden 143 High Street, Linlithgow, EH49 7EJ. Open: Sat 10th Sept and Sun 11th Sept,

11:00am – 5:00pm.

Activities: Guided tours of house and rig garden.

Blackburn House (Main building, East Pavilion and Doocot).

Blackburn House, Redhouse Road, Seafield, Bathgate, EH49 7AQ. Open: Sun 11th Sept 11:00am – 3:00pm.

Facilities: WC, parking, refreshments

(donation requested).

Activities: Doocot open; tours of building, including old kitchens.

Linlithgow Burgh Halls The Cross, Linlithgow, EH49 7AH. Open: Sun 11th Sept 11:00am – 5:00pm.

Facilities: WC (including disabled), café.

Canal House Adjacent to Canal Centre, Manse Road Basin, Linlithgow, EH49 6AJ. Open: Sun 11th Sept, times as below.

Facilities: WC (including disabled) at Canal Centre.

Activities: Tours at 2.00pm and 3.00 pm, with guide. Booking essential: tel. 01506 842452 or email jimlonie@gmail.com.

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Crossview Studios 3d Union Road, Linlithgow, EH49 7DY. Open: Sun 11th Sept 2:00pm – 4:00pm.

Facilities: No toilet facilities or parking (Union Road parallels the railway: pedestrian access from High Street via Dog Well Wynd, Lion Well Wynd or New Well Wynd).

Duntarvie Castle 1 Off B8020, north of Winchburgh.

Open: Sun 11th Sept 11:00am – 3:00pm.

Facilities: Parking.

Activities: Restoration is in progress. Small parties (no booking required) will be guided round the site. Stout footwear is advised. Hard hats may be made available.

Mary’s Meanders - Linlithgow Tour The tour will start at the front entrance of the Star & Garter Hotel. Maximum – 20. Advance booking (tours@marysmeanders.co.uk) essential.

Sat 10th Sept, 11.00am.

Regal Community Theatre 2 24-34 North Bridge Street, Bathgate, EH48 4PS. Open: Sat 10th Sept and Sun 11th Sept, 10:00am – 4:00pm.

Churches open: Some of the churches have tours and refreshments, please check the website for details.

Brucefield Church of Scotland, Whitburn | Kingscavil Church, Kingscavil | Strathbrock St Machan’s Church Ecclesmachan | Strathbrock St Nicholas’ Church Ecclesmachan | St Columba’s Scottish Episcopal Church, Bathgate | St Michael’s Parish Church, Linlithgow | St Ninian’s Craigmailen Parish Church, Linlithgow | St Peter’s Scottish Episcopal Church, Linlithgow.

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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 FC

League players and juniors, social and corporate events.

Almondvale Stadium telephone 01506 417000 or see www. livingstonfc.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

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

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!

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.

CRAIGSHILL 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.

Craigshill Good Neighbour Network

Practical help, social and volunteering opportunities to socially isolated people of all ages in Craigshill and South Howden. Lunch club, Tuesday social club, optional transport to and from clubs, outings and befriending. Almondbank Centre. Tel 01506 435851.

Lodge Almondale Social Club

Our Social Club convenor cordially invites all members, associate members and their guests to visit our social club. The Social Club is open every evening and Saturday afternoon (except Sunday and meeting nights) with Live Music, Dancing and Bingo every Saturday evening and Bingo every Wednesday evening. Non members welcome. Masonic Hall, Craigshill Rd East, Livingston EH54 5DT Tel: 01506 439418.

Trampoline Classes for children

Craigwillow Centre, Craigshill 6 years + . Please call 01506 412314 for more info.

Craigshill Thistle u15’s

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

Parents Together West Lothian

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

New Town Entertainers

Rehearse at Craigsfarm on Mon and Wed from 7pm for annual pantomime production. Open to anyone over 14 yrs. Membership is £10 adults and £5 under 18s. For more information please contact Jan Dignon on 01506 431803.

Daisy Drop In

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

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clubs & classes Daisy Drop In Playgroup

Letham Community Wing, Craigshill: Playgroup for 2 - 5’s.

Take eligible 2’s. Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 9.15am - 11.30am, Tues, Wed & Thurs afternoons 12.30pm - 2.45pm. Tel: 01506 238998 or email: daisydropin@hotmail.co.uk for more info.

Craigshill Dance Class

Fridays 2 – 3pm. Starts November 6th. 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, at The Craigshill Thistle Pavilion, Maree Walk. 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 group- for 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

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. Fridays 10.30-11.30am.

Call Joanna on 07436 102726 for more information.

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 fortnightly meetings for support, information and activities. Membership and meetings free.

Fortnightly meetings are at the Ability Centre, Livingston, EH54 8PT on a Tueday 7pm–8.30pm. Contact the Ability Centre on Carmondean Road on 01506 491750 for more information or facebook page: Lothians MS Support Group.

Deans Art Club

New Deans Community Building. Tuesdays 7 – 9pm.

Beginners welcome. We are a friendly class, £2 per adult per week, paints provided. For more information please call Jim Tripney on 01506 418838.

Kiddies Corner

Carmondean Community Centre. For pre-school children.

Kiddies Korner runs on a Tuesday and a Thursday from 9am12.00. Parents, guardians and Childminders are all welcome

DEANS

West Lothian Breast Cancer Support Group

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.

Livingston United Parish Church

13th West Lothian Scouts

Yoga for people with health conditions

Ability Centre, Carmondean Centre Road. Wednesdays 1.152.30pm. Call Joanna on 07436 102726 for more information.

Livingston Station Playgroup

Livingston Station Community Centre. Spaces available for 2 – 5 yr olds. Mon-Thurs 9.30-11.50am, Fri 9.15-11.30am. £4 per day plus £1 per wk for healthy snack. Contact us on 07954 044260 to place your child’s name on our waiting list or see us on facebook for more info.

Deans Community High School Playgroup

Care and education for children from 2 years 6 months.

Dean Community High School, Eastwood Park, Livingston.

Mon-Fri 9.10am – 11.10 am term time. £20/week, or flexible days at £4/session (min of 3 per week). For more information please phone Claire or Lesley on 01506 282155 and ask for playgroup between 8.45am and 12.15pm, or pop in any time for a visit.

Yoga

Carmondean Community Centre. Tuesdays 6:30-7:30. Please contact Tina on 07834 970 409 or email tina@yogamed.co.uk.

See www.yogamed.co.uk

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Meets on the first Tuesday of each month, in the Ability Centre, Carmondean, Livingston, from 7pm-9pm. Further details and information, contact Nan McDonald tel: 01506 655739.

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.

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.

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).

mood and anxiety or those who support others. We meet the first Wednesday of every month at 6.30 -8.30 within Crofthead Farm, Dedridge, EH54 6DG.

Dedridge Spiritualist Church

Parent and Toddler Group

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. No admission fee. Find us on Facebook and website:dedridgespiritualstc hurch.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

Dedridge Baptist Church, Quentin Rise. Tues: 12.30 – 2.30pm & Wed: 9.15 – 11.15am. £1.00 0 – 5 years old. Tel 01506 203683.

Craft, snack (lunch on Tuesdays), sports, outings & visitors.

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

Café Connect

Friendly community café with homebaking and refreshments. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9:30-12.

Dedridge Baptist Church, Quentin Rise. Contact 01506 415837

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.

The Lanthorn Toddlers Group – Music Makers

1st Livingston Girls Brigade Company

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

The Lanthorn Toddlers Group – Parent & Toddlers

Meets on Fridays in the Lanthorn Community Complex, Kenilworth Rise, Dedridge From 10:00am to 12 noon. Snack provided - £1 per session. Contact Susanne Brunton at lanthorntoddlers@gmail.com Or find us on Facebook Lanthorn Toddler Group.

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

12:30pm every Thursday for any over 60s. Dedridge Baptist Church, Quentin Rise. Contact 01506 41583.

Thursdays in the Lanthorn Community Complex, Kenilworth Rise, Dedridge. Anchor Section P1-P3 meet 6:30 to 7:45pm. Junior Section P4-P6 from 6:30-8:00pm. Company Section P7 to 18 years from 7:30 to 9:45pm. For further information contact Stuart Dalgleish 01506 440303 or email admin@5livingston.co.uk. Baby and Toddler activities Kidzeco Livingston, 3a The Centre, Almondvale South, Livingston, EH54 6NB. Monthly sling meets (Baby Wearing West Lothian). Please contact Kidzeco Livingston on 01506 238283 for more information. Large family area with feeding/ changing area and play area for children too!

Bump and Baby Group

Livingston South Community Church

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

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.

Penumbra

Unit 20 Grampian Court, Beverige Square, Dedridge. Every fortnight from 14 March 2012. For anyone experiencing mental health problems : the group can help people who need information on illnesses, understanding from others in similar situations or even just a chat to get out of the house.

For more information contact: cinderbelle@hotmail.co.uk or 07854 316139.

Crofthead Hickory House Playgroup

Crofthead Community Education Centre, Templar Rise, Dedridge, EH54 6DG. For children 2-3 years. Mon-Fri 9.1511.15am 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 Self-Help Group

A free self-help group for adults living with depression, low

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

Lanthorn Readers

Lanthorn Library, Dedridge. Informal and relaxed reading group.

Free. Group meets monthly and is an ideal way to have some fun and lively discussion over tea/coffee & biscuits. New members always welcome. Please contact 01506 777700 or lanthorn.lib@westlothian.gov.uk

Lanthorn Book Bashers

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

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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.

Little Jewels Baby and Toddler Group

Free Church of Scotland, Jackson Place, Eliburn. Tuesdays 1011:30am, term time only. Play time, craft, snack and songs for babies, toddlers and their parents/carers. 50p per family. For more information email littlejewelslivingston@gmail.com or visit us at www.facebook.com/littlejewelslivingston

HOWDEN GOSH - Group Ostomy Self Help

Led by volunteers, we are there to help, advise, encourage and discuss problems which may arise in the management of members’ Stoma, from time to time. Members can exchange views on how they manage their Stoma, and beginners can pick up tips on the best way other Ostomists have found to solve problems. Remember, you are not alone. We meet in St. Johns Hospital at 7.30pm on the last Wednesday of each month in OPD4. All Ostomists and their partner/friend are invited. For more info contact Alistair on 01506-822695.

29th West Lothian Scout Group

Community Wing, Toronto Primary School. Cubs Mon 6.308.00pm, Beavers Wed 6.30-7.30pm, Scouts Wed 7.30-9.00pm Tel 01506 441852

14th Livingston Rainbows

Community Wing of Toronto Primary School. Tuesdays 6.30 7.45 pm. Girls 5 years old and attending school. Tel: Rainbow Guide Leader on 07532 182197

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-artassoc.org.uk.

14th Livingston Guides

Community Wing, Toronto Primary School. Tues 7.30 –

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9.00pm, All girls aged 10 years upwards, £17 per term. Tel 01506 418285.

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

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.

Baby/Toddler Stories and Singing Sessions

Knightsridge Early Years Centre, Cameron Way. Mon, Tues, Thur: 09.15 – 11.15am or 12.45 – 2.45pm – “In Betweenies”.

Wed: 1.00 – 2.00pm – “Baby Peet” - stories and singing, baby/ toddler drop in 1.00 – 3.30pm. For more info tel 01506 444970.

3rd Livingston Rainbow Guides

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

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

Rosebery Centre for Dementia Care

Day care for people with all types of dementia. Stimulating activities, counselling and training and support groups for carers. Volunteers always required. Tel: Nancy on 497046. Email: info@roseberycentre.org.uk. Website: www. roseberycentre.org.uk

Almond Valley Baptist Church

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.

Slimming World

Cedarbank Baptist Church, Cedarbank, Ladywell, EH54 6DR Thursdays 5.30pm and & 7.30pm. Contact Lisa on 07736 316400

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. Termtime only. For more information email livitoddlers@yahoo. co.uk or visit www.facebook.com/livitoddlers

The Wooly Quilters Craft Group

Room 24 Livingston Business Centre, Kirkton South Road, Livingston. This self help group is the ideal place for help and craft chat with a cuppa while you sew or knit! Variety of crafts from patchwork & quilting to knitting & spinning. We meet Wednesday evenings 7pm - 9pm. For more information email: woolyquilters@gmail.com or find us on facebook

OTHER AREAS Livingston Highland Society

Monthly ceilidhs on a Saturday between October and April.

Each month we have a different band and guest artist. New venue Strathbrock Community Centre, Broxburn (previously at Lanthorn Complex). £5 each, new members welcome, contact John Sneddon 01501 770911 for dates and more details.

The Tree Club

Office at 19c South Bridge Street, Bathgate. West Lothian’s only afterschool club for children and teenagers with additional support needs. Stimulating and creative activities with high staff to child ratio. See www.thetreeclub.org.uk

The Stone Ring

40 King Street, Bathgate. Beginners Self awareness & Development. Mon 7-9.30 pm (approx) £6.50. Moot - Every 2nd Wed of the Month. 7-9.30pm (approx) £5. Thai Chi Fridays - 6.30-8.30pm (approx) £25 per month.

West Lothian Baking Club

We meet approximately every 6th Wednesday 7:30 – 9:30pm in Dechmont Hall to talk about all things baking related. No requirement to be the next Mary Berry! £2 per meeting. Email wlbakingclub@yahoo.co.uk or find us on facebook.

West Lothian Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Classes in South Church Hall, Uphall. Starting on Thurs 17th Sept 7.30 to 9.30pm. 10 weeks through to the 19th Nov, then starting the 7th January through to 10th Mar 2016. £3 per week. Teacher Mrs Margaret McGregor. Dancing for fun & fitness, any new beginners very welcome. For more info contact Sandra Cheyne, tel 01506 430600 email sdcheyne77@yahoo.com.

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Solution to August Crossword

Kings Church @ West Lothian - NEW!

Across: 7 Static, 8 Battle, 9 Grim, 10 Envelope, 11 Economy, 13 Untie, 15 Cobra, 17 Cottage, 20 Upstream, 21 Sure, 23 Unkind, 24 Needed.

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Down: 1 Star, 2 Stamen, 3 Screams, 4 Above, 5 Stolen, 6 Flipping, 12 Chopping, 14 Command, 16 Retain, 18 Tested, 19 Mends, 22 Rues.

3pm at Livingston Village Community Centre EH54 7EQ. 11th September, 16th October, 6th November. Head along for a warm welcome, modern worship, relevant teaching and great kids activities. Email kingschurchwl@gmail.com for more info about this or our weekly mums and toddlers group.

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.

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Livingston Cricket Club

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

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.

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Accountant/Bookkeeping AKT Bookkeeping

53

Hoppers Auctions

4

Auctions

Bathrooms

1st Choice Living Bathgate Bathroom Studio Buyrite MH Developments

14 WL 5 WL 4 14

ACT Beauty & Hair Academy

WL 9

Beauty

Builder

Almond Building Company Kirkton Builders

Building Surveyor David Hastings

Butcher

45 20 WL 6

John Lawson Butchers

53

Car Bodywork JWG Car Care

6

Car Service & Repair LVS Garage Services

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

5

Aquatec 45 Cleaning Doctor 55

Carpets & Flooring GM Flooring Kelly’s Carpets

Catering

Food Creations

Chiropody/Podiatry

Livingston Chiropody & Podiatry

Cleaning Services

20 7 WL 21 48

C and W Cleaning Services WL 9 Clean Bee Domestic Cleaning Ltd 4 Donald Does It All 45 Multi Level Contracts Ltd 12

Complementary Therapies Access 2 Balance

Computer Services

49

Sprint Computers

WL 24

Andrew James Windows & Conservatories

WL 19

Conservatories Dentist

Bankton Dental Practice No 9 Dental

Doors

UPVC Doors

Dressmaking/Alterations Just Sew

Electrician

D B Electrics Electric Al Riddell Electrical Simply Electrical

2 48 WL 7 6 20 15 45 WL 6

Estate Agent

Aberdein Considine Drummond Miller Turpie & Co

Florist

Gowers Flowers

Fostering

Edinburgh Council

Garage Doors

Max’s Garage Doors Ltd

Garden & Landscaping

46 4 WL 11 18 WL 9 45

All Year Round Landscapes Beatson’s D Greaves Riccarton Garden Centre SG Landscapes Woodford Timber

13 WL 16 13 13 13 WL 18

Champfleurie Estate Ltd

WL 17

Baberton Golf Club Deer Park Golf & Country Club

11 WL 21

Garden Buildings Golf Club

Hairdresser Back II Black

Heating Services

49

Livgas 15 Mech A Tech 9

Hire (Car/Van/Minibus) AK Stretch Limousines

Home Help

WL 24

Pet Services

Animal Magic Katies Pet Point K9 Friends Dog Walking

Plastering Nu Walls

Almondvale Plumbing & Heating Services 16 BJ Fleming 17 Capital Heating WL 7 EPH 16

Property Maintenance

Done N Dusted Property Maintenance 45 Emerald Property Maintenance 20

Restaurant

Deer Park Golf & Country Club Hilcroft Hotel

Roofing

George Watson’s College

Taxi & Private Hire

Service With A Tile Stewart Wilson Tiler

17 17

Sax Lessons

53

Riverside Veterinary Practice

47

De-creased Ironing

53

wallpaper

Geoff Vinter Joinery

15

Windows

Sensee 11 The Leaflet Lady

Locksmith Mobility

Ableworld 51 Med-Ecosse WL 13 Motorhome Hire Scotland

Painter/Decorator Braekirk Decorators Nu Walls TML Decor Tru Decor

Graham & Brown 1st Choice Living Andrew James Windows & Conservatories

WL 3 14 WL 19

64

Saltire Lock & Security WL 7 West Lothian Locksmith Company WL 6

Motorhome (hire/sale)

18

Tiling

Vet

Leaflet Delivery

WL 12 63

19

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

14

All The Fours Murieston and Mid Calder Private Hire

Hilcroft Hotel

Joiner

WL 21 19

MH Developments

School

Tuition

IRONING

WL6

Plumbing Services

SCRT 50

Hotel

47 6 47

WL 24 17 WL6 17 16

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