Konect Livingston March 2019

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PLUS: PROPERTY MATTERS, Garden Project, and more LOCAL FEATURES inside!

The community magazine for Livingston

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elcome to the March issue of Konect. It’s good to see the first signs of spring out and about, and to be able look forward to the clocks going forward at the end of March. If you’re keen to get those spring cleaning and decorating jobs done around the house or to make a start on the outdoors jobs, try and use local businesses to help you whenever possible.

This year is a special one for me as it’s the 10th year of publishing Konect, and we’ll be celebrating plenty! We’re holding a fund-raising Spring Ball in May in aid of the School Bank West Lothian. All the details are on the inside back cover of this magazine, so if you’re looking for a glam night out in aid of a good local cause, we’ll be delighted to see you!

The local charity piece is a little different this month – it’s a special project being run by Disability West Lothian, to collect oral histories to record the impact disabled people have had on the landscape of West Lothian over the past 50 years. Turn to p9 and if you or anyone you know may be able to help, do get in touch with them.

I hope you enjoy Konect this month, as ever I’m always happy to get feedback in my inbox.

P21 Charity: Back to the Future Project............... 9 Health & Beauty............................................14 Thought for the Month..................................16 Puzzles...........................................................18 Gardening: gardens are good for you!......21 Interiors: Spring Tips.....................................25 Music Review................................................26 Property Matters............................................32 Vet’s Tip..........................................................39 Sport: GymKarma.........................................43 Parenting: Let me entertain you!.................47 What’s On......................................................48 Clubs & Classes............................................49

COVER IMAGE: Spring flowers in West Lothian

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Bereavement Support Programme Co op Funeralcare are working in conjunction with Livingston United Parish Church to offer a Bereavement Support Programme. This will start on 7th March at 7pm at Carmondean Community Centre, Livingston.

Anyone who wishes to attend is very welcome to do so, there is no charge.

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12.00 midday - 3.00pm at the Livingston Reminiscence Centre, The Centre.

Please join us for tea, coffee, and information about the project, and see our miniexhibition which includes a vintage wheelchair salvaged from Bangour!

There’s been much debate in the media recently about the voice and representation of disabled people, sparked by the release of the movie The Upside this January, where the lead character has quadriplegia; the role is played by Bryan Cranston instead of a disabled actor.

So it’s interesting that local charity Disability West Lothian is currently undertaking a study of influence that disabled people have had on the urban landscape of West Lothian in the past 50 years. Called “Back to the Future West Lothian,” the project will be an oral history of the influence disabled people have had on many aspects of life such as public transport; the accessibility of public buildings, changes in educational facilities; health care facilities; parks, paths, and many others.

Invacar Did you have one of these cars? What school did you go to? What clubs, groups or activities did you participate in? Do you have any vintage disability aids lurking in the loft? If you, or an older relative, are happy to talk about your experiences of living with a disability in West Lothian, the Back to the Future team would love to hear from you.

“Older people with a disability can be quite invisible,” says Debbie Forsyth, Volunteer Project Coordinator. “You may not see them out and about especially if they have mobility issues; but we’re keen to capture their heritage.” @KonectMagazines

Volunteers from the project will meet you wherever is convenient for you – in your home, or at the Disability West Lothian office in Pumpherston (which is fully accessible), to hear about and record your experiences. The volunteers are trained in oral history, and at the end of the project the recordings will be kept at the West Lothian Local History library, and a booklet and short video will be produced.

Gordon Mungall, Chair of Disability West Lothian, explained how the project came about: “There have been a lot of changes in the past 30 years, since Disability West Lothian was set up, so this is an opportunity to look back on what it was like living in West Lothian with a disability in the past to see how disabled people have driven change.”

Disability West Lothian (DWL) started in 1976 as a grass roots organisation and founded as a company in 1988. DWL works with people with disabilities to improve the quality of life of disabled people by promoting the ideals of the Social Model of Disability. If you would like to be involved in any way, to share your stories, or to volunteer to help collect the stories, to help at events or in any other way, please contact Disability West Lothian via the details below.

Facebook: “Back to the Future, West Lothian” Website: www.disabilitywestlothian.org

Call Debbie Forsyth Back to the Future Project Co-Ordinator, on 01506 774030 or email debbie.forsyth@disabilitywestlothian.org Back to the Future West Lothian is Heritage Lottery Funded.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

WHY YOU NEED TO TREAT YOURSELF Why do hairdressers insist on conditioning treatments?

Well there are man answers to this question but the main point of a conditioning treatment is to help the cuticle lie flatter.

Deep conditioning treatments will help the scale-like surface of the hair close down which will ultimately will keep colour locked in and not only lasting longer but looking brighter too as the hair surface will essentially be more reflective and hair will be shinier due to this.

Conditioning treatments will also make it easier to detangle your hair as a flatter cuticle reduces friction. They eliminate static and reduce breakage through intense hydration keeping the hair shaft supple.

Ideally a treatment should be done once a week, although I recommend more during winter as the cold dry air can be particularly harsh on the hair. Top recommendations would be the bond boosting Olaplex (for a specialist in salon colour service) or for at home Wella’s Nutri Enrich deep nourishing treatment is a 10/10.

Why You Should Probably Just Take The Leap

You’re not happy with your life. You’ve accepted you’re not happy. But are you motivated to change it?

Many people find themselves in just this situation, and they don’t make a change until something serious forces them. Death, divorce, and redundancy are some of the unfortunate events that it takes for a lot of people to make a change. They suddenly find themselves stuck between a rock and a hard place and finally perceive there to be no risk in making the change. This usually results in a positive outcome and they wish that they’d had the courage to make the change sooner.

Consider this; Most people overestimate the risk of change, and underestimate the risk of staying the same.

If you’re not happy with your current situation then the chances are that by making a change you will experience the same or better.

Don’t be frightened to try something new.

Be terrified that you’ll come to the end of your life never having experienced real happiness and fulfilment. That is the scariest prospect of all.

You don’t have to wait to hit rock bottom to make a change. You can take the leap at any time.

Would you wait for a ship to sink before jumping to a life raft? No, you would jump on a life raft as soon as you sensed danger.

Don’t wait until you’re drowning before you make your leap.

The Hair column is contributed by Sophie Laidlaw. Sophie is Director @wonderland Livingston.www.wonderlandlivingston.co.uk 14 | LIVINGSTON

The life coaching column is contributed by Erica Douglas. Erica lives in West Lothian and is a Cognitive Coach & Therapist. See her “LifeHeal” facebook page at facebook.com/LifeHealCoaching

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THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH

Letting Go It has been just over a year now since I gave up refined sugar and I feel quite amazed to be writing and saying this. Never did I think this would be possible as I loved chocolate, cake and biscuits, hunting them out at work and indulging on a daily basis my well ingrained habit that I had been feeding all of my life. After a full year, I no longer have cravings or desire sweet things, in fact my taste buds have changed considerably now and I find many things too sweet! It took about 3 months to lose the desire and pull towards my daily addiction but once it had gone, it got a whole lot easier. I do allow myself natural fruit to replace the

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refined version and never has this tasted sweeter and more delicious than it does now. When I need a snack I always have a supply of nuts in my handbag ready.

As time has moved on I have become more adventurous and started to make sugar free pudding; chocolate mouse made with avocado, dates, almond milk and Cacao, unbelievable tastes like the real thing. Last week I had my first piece of cake in over a year, sugar free banana and date loaf absolute bliss divine.

I no longer have dips in my energy throughout the day and feel generally much healthier than before. Sometimes it is surprising what we are capable of. Maybe try it for just a month and see how you get on, you just never know.

Tina Gilbert lives in Livingston and teaches yoga and meditation. Visit her website at www.yogamed.co.uk

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GARDENING PROJECT

How good do you want gardening to be for you?

New Year’s resolutions are far behind us and Spring’s arrival is always a bit fickle so how keen are you to get out into the garden and restore you mind and body with some creative gardening?

If you are one of the more reluctant gardeners can we persuade you to turn your thoughts to the wonderful and very fashionable Oriental Hellebores? No matter how reluctant you are it won’t take too much effort to plant one of these most rewarding plants in your garden and if you are lucky enough to already have some in the garden it will take even less effort to go out into your garden armed with scissors and snip off a few heads to bring indoors.

If you are treating yourself to a new plant they enjoy being planted in soil that is neither too dry

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nor too wet and where they will get a little sun and little shade. Do cultivate the soil well before planting. They should be placed somewhere you will see them at this time of year, we sometimes enjoy a new one flowering in a pot by the front door, only planting it in a permanent position after flowering.

Floating the heads in a bowl of water indoors really delights the soul and proves the point that even a little something from the garden is good for you!

HELLEBORES: Floating the heads in a bowl of water indoors really delights the soul The gardening project is contributed by Dougal Philip, New Hopetoun Gardens.

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INTERIORS

If you are up for it and are looking to make the transition from the winter blues into a more bright and airy home; here are 5 spring interior design tips to inspire and get you started.

Refresh your wallpaper and paint - An easy way to make a change to your interior design is by refreshing the paint or wallpaper of your homes’ rooms. A fresh lick of paint or injecting some patterns or colour through the use of wallpaper is a great way to give your home a spring update. Nonexpensive options such as standard paints and removable wallpaper mean that refreshing your homes’ wall should be both cheap, and easy.

Invest in new window coverings - White crisp plantation shutters look to be 2019’s must have for your home. FSC Certified Basswood plantation shutters are not just environmentally friendly but also provide ideal shading and look fantastic both inside and out! Fresh voile drapes and roller blinds also give a cotton fresh feel to your interior space and enhance light control.

Go Vintage - Another on-trend style is vintage interior décor. Whether you own rental properties or are just looking to refresh your family home, going vintage is a bold style statement which won’t disappoint. Everything from cabinets to light fixtures can be sourced from vintage furniture specialists to give your home more of a touch of nostalgic, romantic feel.

Get Creative - Getting creative involves a little bit of arts and crafts, and if you enjoy this some ideas include making simple artwork to hang on your walls, or making tabletop ornaments out of recycled materials. Even creating a living display out of old containers and filling it with soil, moss and plants can make a huge difference to your interiors.

By tapping into your creative side you can refresh your home at very little cost. @KonectMagazines

Give your Furniture a Facelift - Another spring interior design tip that won’t cost the earth is to give your homes’ furniture a facelift. Ideas include repainting picture frames and window sills, re-upholstering chairs, or giving table and countertops a fresh coat of lacquer or paint.

Whatever your situation, or your tastes and interests, there are literally thousands of ways you can prepare your interiors for spring.

Hopefully the five tips above are enough to give you some inspiration to get started!

This article and illustrations were contributed by Harvey Bruce Interiors. www.harveybruce.co.uk Williamson’s Garden Centre, Uphall, West Lothian, EH52 6PA LIVINGSTON | 25

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Crawling from the wreckage HMV is safe once more, some of them, and even Fopp in Byres Road is staying open.

Lazy TV reporting of asking people on the street who haven’t bought a record since 1985 for their informed opinion and concluding physical sales were dead anyway very swiftly turned into real trouble for The Specials, Busted, and Ian Brown, all of whom had new albums out that could not be stocked during the period of the company’s administration. HMV, it turns out, accounts for 30% of all physical music product sold in the UK. My recipe for success: ditch the 400 big head funko pops taking up space where music should be and stop trying to sell graphic novels that everyone knows are half your price online elsewhere. Move the CDs to the front of the shop, toys and T shirts to the back, and open a cafe/listening area. Sorted. Next!

One CD available in HMV right now is Michael Head’s new album, “Adios Senor Pussycat”. If you don’t know Michael Head then you might know his groups The Pale Fountains, Shack, or The Strands. And if you don’t know any of them then I envy you because you have weeks worth of wonderful music to discover. ASP, for the most part, delivers a folky, almost Brazillian setting within which melodies rise up that seem familiar but twist away before you can place them, becoming new. Lyrically obtuse (“It’s not like in the movies/there may be police involved”) but immediate, the songs glide by like a dream, interrupted only by a throwback rocking take on Wild Mountain Thyme, described by a friend as “Poundshop Byrds”. He is not wrong, but I like it.

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PROPERTY MATTERS

Cheap is not always cheerful As any retailer knows, these days we are all up for a bargain and we are all looking to make a saving. That’s perfectly understandable, but there are real pitfalls to being thrifty.

I recently decided to switch to a different brand of shaving product, having used the same one for over thirty years. My decision was made purely on price, which had steadily increased to the point where I began to feel that I simply wasn’t getting value for money. I was prompted to look at alternative options when a different brand of razor regularly started appearing in sponsored adverts online. The repeated awareness of the new brand name and my now wavering loyalty to my existing one pushed me towards trying the new product. The initial ordering system was very straightforward with monthly repeat orders customised to my personal requirements and the speed of delivery, free gift, quality of the packaging and the general presentation of the products were all very impressive.

So far so good. However, after trying the new razor for the first time, the experience was disappointing and reminded me of a low quality disposable product which was quite a surprise. I initially put it down to it being different rather than of inferior quality however after several weeks of persisting, I eventually concluded that the product was not of the same premium quality I had been used to and, despite the new product being 50% cheaper, I reverted to my original brand. Although the convenience, branding, ordering service, packaging, marketing and price were all excellent, the customer experience fell short when it came to using the product: it simply did not fulfil its brand promise. This kind of 32 | LIVINGSTON

company and brand experience applies to all products and services: the final proof is to be found in how they perform.

The same is true when it comes to estate agents. The ultimate test of an estate agent is the price they can achieve for your property.

Again, like the razor story, some people are tempted by lower marketing and selling costs – only to find that they might have made much more money from the sale if they had invested in a better service.

Online estate agents, and for that matter many high-street agents, might sell your property more ‘cheaply’ but they will often do so by cutting corners – for example, by not investing in experienced staff or industry-leading marketing. Or they may, particularly in the case of online agencies and call centres, quite simply not have the requisite local property market knowledge to enable them to break through the ‘price ceiling’ for similar properties in your area. This could mean that you miss out on (tens of) thousands of pounds in the final sale price for your property. In the end, the cheapest option really can turn out to cost you the most…and that’s definitely not something to feel cheerful about.

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

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The importance of being well groomed

Grooming is always an important part of your pet care regime but when the weather gets warmer you can be sure your pet will want to shed their coat as much as we do.

Brush long haired pets at least once a day at this time of year. This makes them feel more comfortable and also helps prevent knots and tangles. In particularly warm weather, think about having your dog’s coat trimmed – much easier to groom, and less vacuuming required.

Regular grooming makes it more likely that you’ll spot fleas and ticks if they’re there.

Warm weather encourages them out, but they’re difficult to spot unless you get close up. For your pet’s comfort and wellbeing t’s important to take steps to keep the coat free of fleas and ticks and bear in mind that ticks, while not common in our local area, can cause serious illness.

Regular grooming makes it less likely that your pet will ingest lots of loose hairs when they are self-grooming. Cats in particular are fastidious about grooming and hairballs are a common problem, especially for long haired breeds. Hairballs can cause blockages in the digestive tract and brushing helps to minimise the risk by reducing the volume of hair being swallowed.

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SPORTS

November 1962: 19 of us on a mass blind date organised by Barry Donnelly who, courtesy of a road accident, had an overnight grey streak down the centre of his black mane. Poor Beryl got the last choice, (me).

“What has this to do with gymnastics?” you ask.

Well, the occasion was the Christmas dance at I M Marsh College - the ladies’ equivalent of Loughborough for men - the foremost Sports Colleges in Britain. When our girls, Jo and Sue, were 7 and 5 respectively, Beryl took them along to West Kirby gym club where they commenced successful gymnastic careers lasting till their late teens. Beryl played a major role in the growth and success of the Club until her death over 30 years later, becoming a highly respected coach and judge and lifetime president of the club.

West Kirby produced Britain’s first female World Gymnastics gold medallist, Beth Tweddle, who inspired the next generation.

Thus gymnastics is close to my heart. My chest has swelled with pride as progressively higher medals were won; my heart has pounded with nerves as a risky move was attempted; I’ve suffered sympathy pains at times of injury. Above all, I watched the ability and life confidence of my girls grow with every new move they mastered, every level achieved, every medal won.

So I vigorously recommend you consider gymnastics as a leisure activity for your child or

grandchild. An ideal place to start (600 members can’t be wrong!), would be Livingston-based West Lothian Artistic Gymnastics Club, where balance, strength, flexibility, agility, coordination, endurance, selfconfidence, persistence, social skills should all improve rapidly under the dedicated guidance of their outstanding coaching team.

There are many disciplines recognised by the Federation Internationale de Gymnastique plus a few unrecognised. Artistic gymnastics is the bestknown: six disciplines for men, (floor exercise, pommel horse, still rings, vault, parallel bars and horizontal bars), and four for women (vault, uneven bars, balance beam and floor exercise).

Your West Lothian Club, (est.1985), offers classes starting from toddlers all the way through to adults, for recreational members or committed competitors. The club has produced many Scottish Internationals and even a competitor in the Commonwealth Games (Ellie Russell). The coaches are top-notch under head coaches John Campbell and Becki Campbell, so your “baby” would be in the ideal proven environment.

An operation like WLAGC, is no fluke. It requires a vision, then a plan and crucially the people with the will, energy and ambition to make it all happen and keep it driving forward. It’s impossible to remain unimpressed by the scale and efficiency of the WLAGC: the classes are merely the tip of a huge iceberg. Beneath the surface lie crucial fundraising schemes (donations or ideas gratefully welcomed!), coach development, summer camps, competition organisation, competition entries, competition/leisure trips abroad, plus the usual demands common to all businesses. Every day must be like a complicated tumble run! It’s exhausting just to contemplate!

But what a job they do in providing a safe, efficient, consistent and aspirational environment for youngsters to grow! Respect! www.facebook.com/westlothiangymnastics The sports column is contributed by David Levin. David is a Liverpudlian living in West Lothian, and describes himself as a writer, sportsman, patriarch and dreamer.

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A wise friend said to me recently that oing Wild you grow with your child. She is already G the proud owner of a teenager so while she now has a whole new set of challenges to contend with, there are a lot of stages of parenting that are in the rear view mirror for her.

It’s kind of like parenthood is an obstacle course; every now and again you come across a new hurdle that you have to work out how to tackle. But once it’s behind you, you don’t need to worry about it any more.

When my girls were babies I knew where to find all the best changing facilities, feeding rooms, and places that were breastfeeding friendly. When they were potty training I knew where every toilet was within fifty paces and the fastest route to get there. For now I know all the best soft-play hangouts and places to go for lunch where I can get a kids box full of things they will actually eat. But what comes next?

My eldest, of course, is always the first one to venture into unknown territory. And she is now reaching an age where I need to think outside the box a little more often to come up with new and interesting things to do. She’s too @KonectMagazines

old for a lot of the soft play places but too young to go off on her own yet she is just raring to go…somewhere!

So I’m faced with the latest hurdle of coming up with new and different things to try now that she is a bit older.

So if, like me, you find yourself in no-man’s land somewhere between threenager and teenager here’s what I’ve come up with so far to keep the kids out of trouble.

Kids Go Wild run woodland activities, classes and workshops for kids and big kids alike. There are weekly Little Boots sessions for younger kids, while older ones can enjoy all manner of bushcraft and outdoor activities as they learn and explore in the wild. Den building, tree climbing, campfires, mini beasts, tool skills…what could be better?

JumpStation Trampoline Park with its interconnected trampolines and activity zones is jam-packed with fun for kids with energy to burn.

They offer trampoline classes if the kids really want to learn or general jumps sessions if they just want to play. They even offer the likes of disco nights, fitness sessions, and a dodgeball league. Look out for Tots Time sessions for pre-school children.

Edinburgh International Climbing Arena does Clip ‘n Climb sessions on cleverly designed walls and fun climbing challenges. I’d say my daughter was probably feeling equal parts fear and curiosity the first time we took her but she was totally hooked! It is a great new challenge and there is nothing like the sense of achievement they get when they reach new heights.

The parenting column is contributed by Laura Archibald. Laura lives in West Lothian with her family and their campervan Hank. She is mummy, wife, blogger and full-time personal assistant to her two girlie girls.

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FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT: HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT FAIRTRADE? Fairtrade is a worldwide institutional arrangement set up by a number leading charities about thirty years ago enabling producers in the Developing World to get a decent price for their products in the world markets.

By getting a decent price, producers can support their family and in some cases send their kids to school. Also, with the bonus payment they receive, they can improve their community by providing facilities such as basic health care, home improvements, schools if there is isn’t one and sometimes simply clean drinking water. One of the main benefits is that families can plan for the future.

From its humble beginning Fairtrade has grown so that it affects millions of families worldwide. There are more than one million workers and more than fourteen hundred registered organisations involved in Fairtrade worldwide, and sales in Britain last year was over £1.5bn. So Fairtrade is making a difference in the Developing World and with your help we can do more.

Fairtrade products range from tea, coffee, chocolate, footballs, bananas, gold, etc.

The highlight of Fairtrade is Fairtrade Fortnight (25th February-10th March) when volunteers stage events to make people aware of what Fairtrade does. We in Livingston have a number of events planned and there also events planned in Linlithgow, Bathgate, West Calder and Whitburn.

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March

There’s plenty to see and do in March in West Lothian...

The West Lothian Variety Show takes place at Howden Park Centre on Sunday 17th March from 14.00. Celebrate talent of all ages across West Lothian, with performances from young and old all coming together to present an afternoon of music and theatre. Tickets are just £5 so don’t miss this fun event for the whole family. Also at Howden Park Centre, for the adults amongst us, the hit comedy “Dirty Dusting” on Wednesday 28th March is a hilarious, feel good comedy sure to have you laughing out loud.

For the kids, a Teddy Bears Picnic at Almond Valley always goes down a treat! Afternoon tea costs £9.95/ adults and £4.95/kids. Bring along your favourite teddy bear, doll or soft toy!

In Linlithgow, on the 6th April join the Linlithgow Arts Guild for a concert of Violin and Piano featuring Lana Trotovsek and Maria Canyigueral. The award multi award winning pair will be at the Academy Theatre from 19.30 for an evening of musical excellence.

If you’re thinking ahead to sunnier times, tickets are on sale for two festivals. Party at the Palace returns, featuring a line-up of Wet Wet Wet, Deacon Blue, KT Tunstall to name a few. Also, new this year at Jupiter Artland, following on from the success of Romanti-Crash, “Jupiter Rising” will take place in August. Don’t miss out on the chance to secure your tickets for both of these events as they’re sure to sell fast.

The new Visit West Lothian website has recently launched. With a completely refreshed appearance, updated venue listings and a comprehensive What’s On section, it’s the one stop shop for finding out what to see do in West Lothian.

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

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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 Tue - Thu 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 visit www.livingstonplayers.co.uk LIVINGSTON FC League players and juniors, social and corporate events.

Almondvale Stadium telephone 01506 417000 or see www.livingstonfc.co.uk LIVINGSTON RAMBLERS GROUP An enthusiastic group of walkers who enjoy a varied programme of mountain, coastal and woodland walks to suit different abilities. We welcome new members. Walks are on most Sundays, second Thursdays and one Saturday a month. Thursday walks are 5-8 miles with minimal ascent, meet at Livingston Football Club carpark 10am. Saturday walks are more challenging with Munros and Corbetts, starting 7 or 8am from Livingston North railway station. Sunday walks are more varied, around 10-12 miles with some mountain, coastal or woodland, meet at Livingston North railway station at 8 or 9am. Please check us out on Facebook or contact Hilda on 01506 882399 for more details.

SCOTTISH SENIORS COMPUTER CLUB Waterstones Bookshop Cafe (upstairs), Almondvale Centre, Livingston.

For the over 50s to find out what you can do with your computer, laptop, iPad/ tablet or smartphone device. Enjoy the experience; learn and share! Tuesday mornings 10am - 12 noon. Contact: Chris Cosgrove. Livingston Computer Club. Call 01506 656153 or just call in.

LIVINGSTON SPEAKERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB 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, or find us on facebook @LivingstonSpeakers

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BELLSQUARRY NEW YOGA WITH BECCA Bellsquarry Village Hall, Wednesdays 7:308:30pm. Contact e-mail: yogawbecca@ gmail.com or search ‘Yoga With Becca’ on Facebook.

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 more info.

BROWNIE UNIT (Girls aged 7 - 10 years old) take place on Wednesday night. For more information visit www.girlguiding. org.uk/get-involved or alternatively you can you can email us on us on westlothiangirlguiding@gmail.com.

CRAIGSHILL LIVINGSTON KARATE CLUB Classes every Tuesday at Craigswood Sports Centre. 18.00 – 19.00 Dragon Ninjas Class: suitable for 5 – 7 year olds; 19.00 – 20.30 class suitable for adults and children from 8 years. Your first class is free, thereafter there is a special rate of £35 which includes two months of classes and a karate suit. Membership includes free entry to Westerinch Karate Club. Register your interest via our website www.livingstonkarateclub.co.uk ACTIVITY GROUP Are you over 60?

Looking to get out and meet new people?

Come and join in our activity group in Craigengar Park, Craigshill - a mix of gentle physical activity, quizzes and games. We also love a good chat over a cup of tea! All welcome, cost is just £1 per session. Get in touch if you’d like more information, with Cyrenians OPAL (Older People, Active Lives) on 01506 815815, email opal@cyrenians.scot or visit our website www.cyrenians.scot

NEW TOWN ROLLER DERBY Roller Derby team, meeting 9-10pm on Wednesdays at Craigswood Xcite. New members welcome, contact us via our Facebook page (/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 7.308.30 pm). For further details contact Mark on 07951 528398.

PARENTS TOGETHER WEST LOTHIAN Support group for families with child on the Autism Spectrum. Meet up once a month for a chat and a coffee, regular guest speakers.

First Thursday of each month (during school term). For more information contact parentstogetherwestlothian@live.com DAISY DROP IN Almondbank Centre, Craigshill. Information centre for parents/ carers of pre-school children. Drop in, play and have fun! Open: Mon - Fri 9am - 12 noon, Mon & Thurs afternoons 1.30pm - 3.00pm.

CRAIGSHILL DANCE CLASS Riverside Wing, Craigsfarm. Wednesdays 5.306.30pm. Fridays 2.00– 3.00pm. Join Craigshill’s new intergenerational dance class for people over 60 and their families.

There will be traditional and modern dances, no partners are required and everyone is welcome from 0 – 100. Classes will run every week except during school holidays.

Seated / adapted dance for people with mobility aids and other challenges is our speciality, so everyone can take part. Every child must have a participating adult. £1 Individuals / £3 Family of 3 or more, payable each week. Can’t come but want to know more? Call: Joanne on 07521 358 239 or Jane on 07473 102 669. www.generationarts.co.uk

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WEST LOTHIAN ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS Craigwillow Centre, Craigshill. A variety of classes including open play sessions for 18 months-5 years Mon, Wed & Fri, structured Pre School classes on selected days for boys and girls. Learn gymnastics in a fun and dedicated full time gymnastics facility. Classes led by fully qualified coaches with morning, afternoon and weekend classes available for children 18 months-3 years and 3-5 years with direct progression to our recreational pathway at age 5 without waiting list. Recreational programme for school age children, a competitive section, and we host adult circuit classes, adult gymnastics classes & parties are also available. Please contact westlothiangymnastics@gmail.com

DEANS CHOOSE YOU – YOGA STUDIO AND WELLNESS HUB Wide range of classes at our permanent wellness studio in Carmondean. Yoga classes include Iyengar, Ashtanga, Seasonal, Bihar, Hatha/ Vinyasa and Core Strength as well as yoga for kids, teens and men. We also offer TaiChi. For a full list and timetable, please see our Facebook page -www.facebook.com/ chooseyouyoga, call Eva on 07810 824 195 or email info@chooseyouyoga.co.uk for more information.

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 www.sands-lothians.org.uk. Unit 3, Carmondean Business Units, Carmondean Centre South Road, Livingston, EH54 8PT CRAFT ‘N’ STITCH CLUB Livingston Station Community Centre, Wed 1.30pm - 3.30pm. We do a variety of stitching and craft work and are looking for new members and new ideas, if you are interested in coming along to see us or joining us contact Grace on 01506 415719.

RAMPAGING ROOKS JUNIOR CHESS CLUB Deans Community High School - Meets every Wednesday from 5:30-7:00. For further information contact rampagingrooks@gmail.com or just turn up during the session. Cost is £2 per session.

SINGING FOR HEALTH Come and join our fortnightly singing group at the Ability Centre in Carmondean. No singing skills required!

We enjoy doing our versions of classic songs together and have a great time while doing it. Cost is £1.20 per session – all welcome! Group run by Cyrenians OPAL (Older People, Active Lives), 01506 815815, email opal@cyrenians.scot or visit our website www.cyrenians.scot

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YOGA Carmondean Community Centre, Mondays 6.30 – 7.45 and Tuesdays 6.30 – 7.30. Please contact Tina on 07834 970409 or email tina@yogamed.co.uk.

See www.yogamed.co.uk DEANS BOWLING CLUB Bowling Season is April – October, Social Club open all year round 7 days/week (Mon-Fri 12:30 - 23:00 & Sat/Sun 11:00 - 23:30).

Entertainment plus bingo every Saturday evening and bingo every Wednesday evening. Other social events such as quiz nights, race nights, fundraisers held regularly over the year. Hall available for bookings (ex Wednesdays or Saturdays).

To our members & their guests, thank you for your continued support for our Club.

Non members welcome. Applications open for bowling and social membership. Deans Bowling Club, 2 Main Street, Deans, Livingston, EH54 8BE. Tel. 01506 413789 or find us on Facebook.

13TH WEST LOTHIAN SCOUTS Livingston Station Centre Deans on Tuesday nights for Beavers 6.30pm till 7.30pm and Thursday nights 6.30pm till 9.00pm for Cubs/Scouts.

If you or someone you know would be interested in coming on board as a leader, adult helper or executive member please get in touch. Steven Graham G.S.L stevengraham162@gmail.com 07786638442.

YOGA FOR PEOPLE WITH HEALTH CONDITIONS Ability Centre, Carmondean Centre Road. Wednesdays 1:00 - 2:15pm.

Contact Bijam on 07966 573 804 or email: info@yogawithbijam.co.uk

LIVINGSTON STATION PLAYGROUP Livingston Station Community Centre.

Spaces available for 2-5 year olds. Monday – Friday mornings 9.10 – 11.30. £5 per session and £1 per week for a healthy snack. Please contact us on 07525 156407 to place your child’s name on our waiting list or see us on Facebook for more information.

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

DIABETES UK WEST LOTHIAN VOLUNTARY GROUP Regular group meetings are held on 1st Wednesday of each month (not January) at 7-9pm at Inveralmond Community High School, Willowbank, Ladywell Livingston. For more info contact may@dukwl.info or by phone 01506 834 877 Mob: 07708 919 064. www.west-lothian.diabetesukgroup.org.

We also have Facebook and Twitter pages.

LOTHIANS MS SUPPORT GROUP Open to anyone living with Multiple Sclerosis, family & friends. Informal monthly meetings for support, information and activities. Membership and meetings free.

Meet at the Ability Centre, Carmondean, EH54 8PT on the second Tuesday of each month, 7-8.30pm. For more information please contact Martin Donnelly, Treasurer on 07703 383431.

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 Sue Campbell on 01506 413447, or Eileen Griffiths on 01506 239576.

KIDDIES CORNER Carmondean Community Centre. For pre-school children. Kiddies Korner runs on a Tuesday and a Thursday from 9am-12.00. Parents, guardians and Childminders are all welcome.

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION AND YOGA CLASSES Carmondean Comunity Centre. FREE courses and weekly dropin’s for cancer patients. Email: Tina@yogamed.co.uk for more information LIVINGSTON UNITED PARISH CHURCH 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.

2ND LIVINGSTON GIRLS’ BRIGADE COMPANY Meets Tuesdays in St Andrew’s Church Hall 4A Main Street, Deans. Explorers (P1-3) 6.30-7.45.

Juniors (P4-7) 6.30-8.00. Brigaders (S1-6) 6.30-8.00. For further information email lazylaura@sky.com, phone Laura Brooks on 01506 418272 or find us on facebook.

RAINBOW UNITS (Girls aged 5 - 7 years old) take place on Wednesday and Monday nights. For more information please visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/getinvolved or alternatively you can email us on westlothiangirlguiding@gmail.com.

BROWNIE UNIT (Girls aged 7 - 10 years old) take place on Monday night. For more information please visit www.girlguiding. org.uk/get-involved or alternatively you can email us on westlothiangirlguiding@ gmail.com.

GUIDE UNIT (Girls aged 10 - 14 years old) take place on Monday night. For more information please visit www.girlguiding.org. uk/get-involved or alternatively you can email us on westlothiangirlguiding@gmail.com.

DEDRIDGE KINGS CHURCH WEST LOTHIAN A family friendly church meeting every Sunday at 3pm. Our meetings are a mix of modern worship, teaching from the bible and fun activities for kids. We hold other events like Alpha, bingo nights and a Summer Funday. Check out www.kingschurchwl.org or contact connect@kingschurchwl.org for more info.

DEDRIDGE GOOD NEIGHBOUR NETWORK A local voluntary organisation offering Mother/Toddler Group, Lunch & Social Groups, Craft Classes, Gentle Exercise and volunteering opportunities.

Based in Lanthorn Community Complex. Tel: 01506 416137

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SPACE ACADEMY CHILDREN’S CLUB Monthly club for primary aged children held on the last Friday of each month from 1.303.30pm at the Lanthorn Community Centre.

Games, stories, songs, science, crafts, cooking and more – free of charge. Visit facebook.com/lepyouth or call 07861 455121 for more information.

JYHS BADMINTON CLUB at James Young High School on Saturdays. Open to school children in the Livingston area of any age or ability. Primary School age (P1-P7) 9am l0am. High School age (S1-S6) l0am - 11am.

Contact: Ann (01506 438717) or Joyce (01506 462430).

DEDRIDGE SPIRITUALIST CHURCH Crofthead Community Centre, Templer Rise. Wednesdays 7.30pm. We are one of the oldest running spiritualist church in Livingston. We have been serving the community since 1985. We have a different medium every week. No admission fee. Find us on Facebook and website:dedridgespiritualstchurch.co.uk

LIVINGSTON CAMERA CLUB Crofthead Centre, Templar Rise, Dedridge. We meet every Monday evening at 7:15pm - 9:30pm.

All welcome. Annual subscription £25, weekly attendance £2.50 (concessions available). Annual programme of visiting speakers, members digital, print & AV evenings, internal & external competitions, tutorials and outings. The central aim of the club is to encourage individual members to share ideas, knowledge and experience, and develop their photographic skills. www.livingstoncameraclub.org.uk. Email – contact@livingstoncameraclub.org.uk Facebook – /livingstoncameraclub Twitter – @LiviCamClub CAFÉ CONNECT Friendly community café with homebaking and refreshments.

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9:3012. Dedridge Baptist Church, Quentin Rise.

Contact 01506 415837.

THE LANTHORN TODDLERS GROUP – MUSIC MAKERS 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’.

CAFE CONNECT EXTRA For those suffering with dementia and their carers.

1st Wednesday of the month 2pm-3:30pm.

Dedridge Baptist Church, Quentin Rise.

Contact 01506 415837.

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

BUMP AND BABY GROUP Dedridge Baptist Church. For precrawling babies and their carers - Mondays 9:30-11. Come and have a cuppa and a natter with other new and expecting parents while your little one enjoys themselves.

COMMUNITY PLAYGROUPS CROFTHEAD Crofthead Community Centre, Templar Rise, EH54 6DG. £7.50 per session. Manager: Alexis, contact 07591 734489.

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WEST LOTHIAN DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP A free self-help group for adults living with depression, low mood and anxiety or those who support others.

We meet the first Wednesday of every month at 7.00 - 9.00pm within Crofthead Farm, Dedridge, EH54 6DG. DEDRIDGE BAPTIST CHURCH PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP Wednesdays 9.15am – 11.15am: Baby and Toddler group (children 0-5 years old)Fridays 10-11am: Little Fishes. (Children 0-5 years old) 50p per child. Crafts and snacks.

01506 415837 Facebook: Dedridge Baptist Church 0-5 groups.

LIVINGSTON & DISTRICT AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY (LADARS) Full amateur radio station at the club operating on the High Frequency and VHF bands. Crofthead Farm Community Education Centre, Crofthead Centre, Templar Rise, Dedridge, Tuesdays 7-9 pm. Training can be provided to achieve all levels of the amateur license by fully accredited assessors and trainers.

Happy to assist with your radio and electronics projects or just to get you started with amateur radio as a hobby. Come along and speak to the world. See our website www.LADARS.org.uk or just come along on any Tuesday.

BRIGHTER DAYS Support group for families living with ADHD and assosciated disorders. The group meets once a fortnight on a Thursday at Crofthead Centre, Templar Rise, Dedridge 7 – 9pm.

For more info see www.brighter-days.com or email brighter_days@rocketmail.com.

Kids club coming soon - every Saturday weekly for children. Activities available will include arts, crafts and music.

1ST LIVINGSTON GIRLS BRIGADE COMPANY The Lanthorn Community Complex, Kenilworth Rise, Dedridge.

Meet on Wednesday evenings.

Explorers (P1-3) 6.30pm till 7.45pm.

Juniors (P4-7) 6.30pm till 8.00pm.

Brigaders (S1+) 6.30pm till 8.00pm.

For further information please email admin@5livingston.co.uk or telephone Mairi Dalgleish on 01506 440303 5TH LIVINGSTON BOYS’ BRIGADE Thursdays in the Lanthorn Community Complex, Kenilworth Rise, Dedridge.

Anchor Section P1-P3 meet 6:30 to 7:45pm. Junior Section P4-P6 from 6:30-8:15pm. Company Section P7 to 18 years from 7:30 to 9:45pm. For further information contact Stuart Dalgleish 01506 440303 or email admin@5livingston.co.uk BABY & TODDLER ACTIVIES Kidzeco Livingston, 3a The Centre, Almondvale South, Livingston, EH54 6NB. Monthly sling meets (Baby Wearing West Lothian).

Please contact Kidzeco Livingston on 01506 238283 for more information. Large family area with feeding/changing area and play area for children too!

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

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

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

Please call 01506 777700 for information.

LIVINGSTON AMATEUR FLUTE ENSEMBLE A voluntary group for learning and improving technique of playing flute, percussion, recorder & keyboard. We play a variety of music. Everyone is welcome from experienced players to those wishing to learn and those who played at school and want to get back to playing. Our group practice cater for adults and children from 6 years. For further information please contact Alice on 01506 462623.

Email: mgolshan951@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 11.15am; Tuesday Bible Study - 7.30pm.

LITTLE JEWELS BABY AND TODDLER GROUP Free Church of Scotland, Jackson Place, Eliburn. Tuesdays 10-11:30am, term time only. Play time, craft, snack and songs for babies, toddlers and their parents/carers. 50p per family.

For more information email littlejewelslivingston@gmail.com or find us on facebook @littlejewelslivingston

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HOWDEN NEW GENERATION DANCE Thursdays 11.30 - 12.30 at Howden Park Centre. This is a community dance class for age 60+ and is an accessible group for all abilities.

Vintage – Intermediate dance class.

Thursdays 12.45 - 1.45 at Howden Park Centre. For those age 60+ that are ready to take their dance to the next level.

HOWDEN PARENT & TODDLERS Every Friday morning (during term time) from 9.30 till 11.30am in the Salvation Army Hall, Kingsport Avenue, Howden. £2 per Parent/ child. Contact Fiona Mitchell on 07747 850695 or email feesngravy@gmail.com for more details.

MEMORIA CAFÉ FOR PEOPLE WITH EARLY TO MODERATE DEMENTIA Braid House, Labrador Avenue, EH54 6BU. From 2pm to 4pm 3rd Tuesday of every month. Contact Maurice on 07864 502899.

WEST LOTHIAN GENERATION ARTS Helps people stay healthy mentally and physically by offering classes of seated dance, singing and arts. Classes are held in St. Mary’s Hall, Livery Street, Bathgate, for over sixties, on Fridays at 10.30am and Howden Park Centre, Livingston, on Thursdays at 1130 a.m. Further info from generationarts.coordinator@gmail.com 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.

ST MUNGO’S LIVINGSTON Come be part of our vibrant church community which meets every Sunday at 10.30am, St Margaret’s Academy. www.stmungos.org 29TH WEST LOTHIAN SCOUT GROUP Community Wing, Toronto Primary School.

Cubs Mon 6.30-8.00pm, Beavers Wed 6.30-7.30pm, Scouts Wed 7.30-9.00pm Tel 01506 441852 LIVINGSTON ART ASSOCIATION Day and evening classes in painting and pottery for all levels. Art classes at Mid Calder Institute, Pottery classes at Howden Park Centre. For more details email liviartassoc@msn.com or see www.livingston-art-assoc.org.uk or find us on Facebook.

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 01506 333005 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 LIVINGSTON 20 MILERS CYCLE RIDES Monthly free guided ride organised by volunteers from West Lothian Sustrans Group. 20 milers are at the easy to

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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: www.livi20milers.blogspot.co.uk/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/LMilers RAINBOW UNIT (Girls aged 5 - 7 years old) take place on Tuesday night. For more information please visit www.girlguiding. org.uk/get-involved or alternatively you can email us on westlothiangirlguiding@ gmail.com.

BROWNIE UNIT (Girls aged 7 - 10 years old) take place on Tuesday night. For more information please visit www.girlguiding. org.uk/get-involved or alternatively you can email us on westlothiangirlguiding@ gmail.com.

GUIDE UNIT (Girls aged 10 - 14 years old) take place on Tuesday night. For more information please visit www.girlguiding.org. uk/get-involved or alternatively you can email us on westlothiangirlguiding@gmail.com.

Farm Community Centre on Hawkbrae in Livingston. Contact phone number 07570 790862 or email at avbc@btinternet.com

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WEST LOTHIAN BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Meets on the Second Tuesday of the month in Oscar’s Ladywell from 7pm-9pm. Further details and information, contact Nan McDonald tel: 07855 238078.

12TH WEST LOTHIAN SCOUT GROUP Knightsridge Primary School, Girls and Boys. Beavers (6-8) Tue 6:15 – 7pm. Cubs (8-10) Tue 7:15 – 8:45pm. Scouts (10-14) Mon 6:30 – 8:30. Contact Neil 07986 538582; www.12thwestlothianscouts.org.uk 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.

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

LADYWELL CELEBRATE RECOVERY Forrestbank Community Centre, Forrestbank, EH54 6DX. Thursdays 1.30pm to 3.00pm. If you’re struggling with addiction issues come along or tel. Brian 07534 335528 Email brianwilsonferguson@outlook.com WEST LOTHIAN DIABETES UK GROUP Inveralmond Community High School, Ladywell, EH54 6HW. Meet monthly on the first Wednesday of every month at 7pm.

See www.west-lothian.diabetesukgroup.org ALMOND VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH A Church for you and your Family! Sunday School and Worship services starting at 11am. Meeting at the Newyearfield

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 third Thursday of every month 2pm to 3.30pm.

RAINBOW UNIT (Girls aged 5 - 7 years old) take place on Wednesday night. For more information please visit www.girlguiding.org. uk/get-involved or alternatively you can email us on westlothiangirlguiding@gmail.com.

BROWNIE UNIT (Girls aged 7 - 10 years old) take place on Wednesday night. For more information please visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved or alternatively you can email us on westlothiangirlguiding@gmail.com.

SENIOR SECTION UNIT (Girls aged 14 - 25 years old) take place on every other Thursday night. For more information please visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/getinvolved or alternatively you can email us on westlothiangirlguiding@gmail.com.

LIVINGSTON VILLAGE SLIMMING WORLD AT GEDDES HOUSE Kirkton North Road, Livingston, EH54 6GU. Monday at 3:30, 5:50 & 7:30pm. Tuesday at 5:30 & 7:30pm. Wednesday at 9:30am 5:30 & 7:30pm. Thursday at 3:30, 5:30 & 7:30pm. Friday and Saturday at 9:30am. See slimmingworld.co.uk for details.

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.

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LIVINGSTON VILLAGE PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP Livingston Village Primary School, Community Room 2.

Mondays & Wednesdays 9-11am. For babies and children aged 0-5 years accompanied by an adult. £1 per family.

Term-time only. For more information email livitoddlers@yahoo.co.uk or visit www. facebook.com/livitoddlers RAINBOW UNIT (Girls aged 5 - 7 years old) take place on Wednesday night. For more information please visit www.girlguiding. org.uk/get-involved or alternatively you can email us on westlothiangirlguiding@ gmail.com.

BROWNIE UNIT (Girls aged 7 - 10 years old) take place on Monday night. For more information please visit www.girlguiding. org.uk/get-involved or alternatively you can email us on westlothiangirlguiding@ gmail.com.

GUIDE UNIT (Girls aged 10 - 14 years old) take place on Monday night. For more information please visit www.girlguiding. org.uk/get-involved or alternatively you can email us on westlothiangirlguiding@ gmail.com.

MURIESTON LIVINGSTON ROUND TABLE Livingston Cricket Club, Murieston, EH54 9HB. The BEST young men’s club in the world: have fun, help your community and develop new skills. If you’re a man aged 18 - 45, why not come along to a couple of events and see what we’re all about?

Business meetings 1st Thurs of the month; social event 3rd Thurs of the month. For more info please email membership@ livingstonroundtable.co.uk or text Join and your postcode to 60066.

RAINBOW UNIT (Girls aged 5 - 7 years old) take place on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights. For more information please visit www.girlguiding. org.uk/get-involved or alternatively you can email us on westlothiangirlguiding@ gmail.com.

BROWNIE UNIT (Girls aged 7 - 10 years old) take place on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights. For more information please visit www.girlguiding. org.uk/get-involved or alternatively you can email us on westlothiangirlguiding@ gmail.com.

GUIDE UNIT (Girls aged 10 - 14 years old) take place on Monday & Tuesday nights. For more information please visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved or alternatively you can email us on westlothiangirlguiding@gmail.com.

SENIOR SECTION UNIT (Girls aged 14 - 25 years old) take place on Thursday night. For more information please visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved or alternatively you can email us on westlothiangirlguiding@gmail.com.

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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.

SOLUTIONS

SOLUTION TO FEBRUARY CROSSWORD

LIVINGSTON CRICKET CLUB Cricket fixtures & busy social calendar.

See www.livingstoncricketclub.co.uk or tel: 07799 025795 LIVINGSTON BRIDGE CLUB Meets every Wednesday from the first Wednesday in September until the last Wednesday in March at Bankton Mains Bowling Club, 6.45 for 7.00 pm start.

Contact Dorothy Doak 01506 437977 for more information.

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

CHURCHES OASIS CHRISTIAN CENTRE Come and join us at Oasis Christian Centre, Fells Rigg, Carmondean for lively family worship with teaching from the Bible at 10.30am.

We celebrate the Lord’s Supper every second week. For further details please visit our website at oasischristiancentrelivingston.org.uk.

ACROSS: 1. Biting, 4. Agreed, 9. Rubbish, 10.Icons,11.Teeth,12.Lifting,13.Impressions, 18. Develop, 20. Super, 22. Elbow, 23. Execute, 24. Breast, 25. Adapts.

DOWN: 1. Bursts, 2. Table, 3. Neither, 5. Grief, 6. Erosion, 7. Design, 8. Philosopher, 14. Movable, 15. Instead, 16. Adverb, 17. Creeps, 19. Lawns, 21. Plump.

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