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WIN Gym membership and soft play party at the Pitstop, Addiewell FEATURE Livingston Skate Park Style Column Holiday Capsule Wardrobe Technology High tech holidays plus local businesses, community information and more!

The community magazine for Livingston

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Editor’s Message Welcome to the July issue of the Konect Directory.

I strolled into the Livingston skate park recently intending to take some photos for the front cover of the magazine, met some of the local skaters and stunt cyclists there and ended up deciding to write a short article about it. It's a fantastic local facility, see the article and pics on pages 8-9.

With the summer holidays in mind, if you're lucky enough to be going away we've got a column on travel gadgets, plus India Neckel's style column this month is a packing list of holiday essential clothes to save you having to think about it! We have a new column from local writer Victoria Tickle, and of course our regular columnist Chrisselle.

The Pitstop in Addiewell is running a competition this month on page 57, with a great prize of gym membership and/or soft play party, so don't miss out on your chance to win.

Congratulations to Helen Rintoul of Knightsridge who won the crossword competition in the last issue, and to Ms B Milne of Dedridge who won in the May issue.

Thanks for reading the Konect Directory, have a great summer!

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

Contents Feature Article Livingston Skate Park 8 Gadgets Feature 30 Pets 37 Food & Drink 50 Children & Family 54

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Competitions & puzzles Crossword Sudoku Community What’s on Useful information Clubs & Classes Index of Advertisers

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The Konect Directory is delivered to 20,000 homes throughout Livingston, alternating between two areas of 10,000 homes each.

Copies are also left at libraries, community centres, convenience stores, post offices and other locations throughout Livingston.

Advertising enquiries: Jenny Thomson 07824 469266 jenny@konectdirectory.co.uk Charlene Gaffney 07772 941899 charlene@konectdirectory.co.uk Advert booking deadline: 10th of the month prior to print Artwork/copy deadline: 13th of the month prior to print

Front cover photograph by Jenny Thomson: Livingston skate park

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Visit Our Exclusive New Showroom

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Under new management Computerised Injection (virtually pain free) Intraoral camera /caries detector Laser dental treatment Laser tooth whitening in just 45 minutes.

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Feature

Livingston Skate Park

Benson and Luke

By Helen-Jane Shearer

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“Skating is my life and livelihood, in fact I pretty much owe my life to skating.” Meet Benson, Livingston-based skater whom I met when I strolled into the Livingston skate park one warm afternoon recently to take some photos for this magazine. Benson and fellowskater Luke spent some time telling me about skating, and specifically the Livingston skate park and why it matters so much to them.

The Livingston skate park is a unique and, in skating circles, world famous facility.

The original part of the park was built in the 1980s and is well known worldwide for its great design. It's home to various groups of skaters as well as bikers, host to events and competitions, and is definitely a second home to Benson. “I come here almost every day, and have done for the past 15 years” he tells me. “If I didn't have skating, if I hadn't had it when I was growing up, I'd have been on the streets getting into all kind of trouble. But instead I spent all my time here.” When something plays such an important part in your life, you're dedicated to it and care about the details. Which explains why Benson, Luke and others are deeply disappointed with the results of the recent extension to the skate park.

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“We were just unbelievably excited when we heard that the park was to be extended. We were shown an artist's sketch of what ramps would be going in, and it looked good, although there were no details of height, dimensions or gradients shown. We didn't see the detailed plans.” And, as I learnt from chatting to them, the height, dimensions and gradient are the essential elements.

They are happy enough with the design, although there are one or two potential safety issues, but they are just gutted with the quality of the finished concrete.

Climbing a steep ramp depends on a smooth gradient and on keeping your speed up so that your wheels stay on the surface. But a bump in the concrete across the new tunnel ramp means that you are thrown off part way up – it's very difficult for skaters to safely get to the top. Other ridges and bumps elsewhere in concrete work are cause for concern

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and are stopping the skaters from being able to use it to what should be its full potential.

“You wouldn't dream of building a play park for little kids that had any safety concerns or shoddy workmanship. So why a skate park?” says Luke. “I've done concrete work in the past and would have been laughed off the site if I left a piece of work as shoddy as this.” he adds.

Their view is that if you're getting some building work done at your home, say an extension or a new kitchen, and spending good money on it, you wouldn't be happy if the workmanship isn't up to scratch. “And that's exactly how we feel about this place.”

It's not just about the hoodies, baseball caps and shoes. It's about physics, performance, achievement, pride and attention to detail. These guys are passionate about their sport, skilled experts in their field. They care about the Livingston skate park and they deserve the very best. They take ownership of it in a really healthy way.

Here's hoping that West Lothian Council can make sure they get the very best, and that the problems the new park has will be fixed so that Livingston skaters and bikers can once again take pride in their park.

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Pitstop Softplay - £1.90 New Party Options - from £25 New Pitstop Café open 7 days sit in, takeaway, kids menu & party food available

Opening hours Mon - Fri 9am til 8pm Sat 10am til 4pm Sun 10am til 2pm Tel: 01501 763 354 Email: infopitstop1@gmail.com Main Street, Addiewell EH55 8HN 12

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The Pitstop is open daily, all year round in the Main Steet of Addiewell, EH55 8HN. There is ample parking, free entry and child friendly facilities.

Perfect for any age we offer low cost softplay, kids parties, new Hedgerow Café with free wifi, pay as you go gym and sauna, meeting rooms and function suite for up to 140 people. We welcome you and group visits.

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Thought for the Month

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Mindfulness is paying attention, in the present moment, with an open heart and in the process discovering the inner qualities of kindness, deepening awareness and acceptance.

In mindfulness we pay attention to whatever is in our experience, observing thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations and engaging our senses to anchor us in the present. By doing this we step out of reactivity of the automatic pilot of the mind that tries to seek a preferred experience. How would it be to allow all experience good or bad; to live life without seeking only good, without running away from what is bad and accepting what is present. Life is full of good times and challenging times and nobody can escape difficulties, but we can learn to live in each and every moment with acceptance and deeper awareness. In mindfulness we learn to observe our thoughts without judgment

Mindfulness

By Tina Gilbert

and to see the connection between thoughts and emotions; “The seeing is the doing” Without seeing, nothing can change, patterns of reactivity continue.

Discovering insight into our own mind habits, which we often repeat throughout our lifetime, gives us the chance to change them. When you discover how your thoughts can dominate your experience, how they impact on your emotions which then create reactions and behaviours, would you not agree that it's important to pay attention to what is arising in the mind?

If we choose a mindful way of life we work towards acceptance with inner kindness to what arises in each and every moment. Why don’t you try it.

Tina lives in Livingston and teaches yoga and meditation. Visit her website at http://yogamed.co.uk

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Style Column

Holiday Capsule Wardrobe

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By India Neckel

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Are you the person that always goes over weight at the check-in?

With summer holidays coming up, I have created a list of everything you need for the perfect capsule holiday wardrobe. So you never have to pay extra again!

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Holiday List: x2 Shorts 5) x2 Beach Dress x2 Going-Out Dress x3 Shoes – Flip-Flops, Sandals and a pair of Heels x2 Bikinis x1 Swimsuit x4 Vest/T-Shirts x2 Evening Tops x1 Light Weight Jacket/Blazer

– Colouring/Colour Correction – Gents – Kids – Perms – Hair-Ups

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Tel: 01506 873838

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1) Crop Top @ H&M £14.99 2) Leopard Print Shorts @ H&M £12.99 3) Gladiator Style Sandals @ Next £28 4) Bella Cotton Blazer @ Matalan £25 5) Cream Floral Playsuit @ River Island £25 6) Digital Lion Print Swimsuit @ New Look £24.99 7) Red Buttercup Print Dress @ New Look £19.99 All available at The Centre Livingston

Need help with your summer wardrobe?

Special offer for summer £40 for 2hrs Personal Shopping or Wardrobe Consultancy Contact Email: india.neckel@btinternet.com

– Shellac, Calgel, Acrylics & Minx – Spray Tans – Eyelashes & Tinting – Waxing – And much more...

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Spire physiotherapy services at

Spire Livington Clinic

• whether you’re insured or not, we are open to everyone • special treatments from expert chartered physiotherapists • sports injuries, spinal pain, joint pain, post-operative rehabilitation, muscle and tendon injuries, women’s health • wide range of appointment times available

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Quote ‘Konect Offer’ when booking initial assessment To book an appointment, or to speak to one of our experienced physiotherapists, call or email us on

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Visit us: 20a Houston Mains Holdings, Uphall, EH52 6PA Email us: enquiries@thetoningclinic.co.uk Find us on : The Toning & Beauty Clinic We are situated on the A89 – past Dobbies, Williamsons Garden Centre & American Golf – just before the lights at the crossroads

JULY OFFERS HOLIDAY WAX PACKAGE Special offer - £30 ½ leg, bikini, underarms, lip or chin Call now to book your appointment!

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Special offer - £22 Beautiful nail enhancements using our unique acrylic dipping system.

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BABERTON GOLF CLUB SPECIAL 2013 LIMITED OFFERS ON MEMBERSHIPS See the fantastic new clubhouse and course improvements!

Full Memberships—CONTACT US FOR SPECIAL LIMITED OFFER WITH ENTRY FEE REDUCED BY 50% FOR FIRST 50 APPLICANTS 6 Day Membership. Play Sun—Fri, NO ENTRY FEE Midweek Membership. Play Mon—Fri, NO ENTRY FEE Young Adult (Age 18—30) Membership. NO ENTRY FEE Use our interest free direct debit scheme to spread the cost at no charge!

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STEEL CONTAINERS FOR RENT Suitable for storing your stuff or run your business from here.

Based on a farm near East Calder. £15 per week For more information call 07814 915552

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In decades gone by it used to be the norm for everyone in a neighbourhood to know each other.

Atmospheres were friendly and everyone felt safe – togetherness was the key to a happy community. Since then, technology has advanced immensely making it possible to stay connected to people without any physical closeness. They have also helped the decline of the close-knit community. Virtual environments, such as social networks, have drained emotional attachments between people to the point where the most interactions amongst a lot of neighbours are the sharing of an occasional ‘like’ or comment.

Whilst technology and social networks have their place, it is important not to lose sight of traditional values, and not to forget how important local communities are. It’s time to get back your sense of community, but borrowing a cup of sugar is a little cliché, so try sharing Herman, the German friendship cake around your neighbourhood!

Herman is all about sharing and friendship – which is why ‘he’ is the perfect candidate to help bring a neighbourhood together!

Think of ‘him’ like an edible chain letter. One person starts ‘him’ off and follows very simple instructions for 10 days. Once the time is up, ‘he’ is divided into 4 – one portion gets cooked and the other 3 get passed on to others so that ‘he’ can continue to spread love, friendship and deliciousness. The recipients then repeat exactly the same instructions as the initiator, and it goes on and on.

Herman requires very little attention throughout the 10 days, (‘he’ mostly just sits on the worktop with a tea towel over ‘him’) but the results are amazing. There are so many recipes that you can make with Herman, which can be shared with other Herman owners. I turned my Herman into mini muffins with apple and cinnamon and served ‘him’ with ice-cream.

Why not start your own Herman and help bring your community a little closer together?

What you’ll need: 2tsp active dry yeast 5oz plain flour 8oz Caster sugar Half a pint of warm milk 60ml warm water

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Herman Cake

By Victoria Tickle

What to do: 1- Dissolve the yeast in the warm water for 10 minutes and then stir.

2- Add the sugar and flour and mix together thoroughly 3- Stir the warm milk in slowly 4- Cover the bowl in a clean tea towel 5- Leave for 24 hours in a cool, dry place 6- Start from day 1 on the instructions Instructions: Hello, my name is Herman.

I am a sourdough cake. I'm supposed to sit on your worktop for 10 days without a lid on.

You CANNOT put me in the fridge or I will die.

If I stop bubbling, I am dead.

Day 1: Put me in a large mixing bowl and cover loosely with a tea towel.

Day 2: Stir well Day 3: Stir well Day 4: I’m hungry. Add 1 cup each of plain flour, sugar and milk. Stir well.

Day 5: Stir well Day 6: Stir well Day 7: Stir well Day 8: Stir well Day 9: Add the same as day 4 and stir well.

Divide into 4 equal portions and give away to friends with a copy of these instructions. Keep the fourth portion.

There are plenty of recipes for cooking me, so have a look online or create your own!

My mini muffin Herman

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Chrisselle's Column

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We live in a world where we are constantly bombarded with images and ideals of ‘perfect’ and that we need to fit a certain mould to be able to fit in – but here’s the truth. You’re not loved or known for being like everyone else, you are loved and known for being who you are and for being an individual. What you bring to the world is unique, even if you don’t feel like you don’t bring much; let me reassure you that you do. Nobody could ever take your place.

I don’t even know each and every one of you but I can tell you this right now. You’re loved, you’re so loved. Yeah you may fight with your family every day. But they really do

My Kind of Hero

By Chrisselle Mowatt

love you. You may not have a lot of friends but that doesn’t mean that the little that you do have loves you any less. Heck, I love you. You took your time out to read this, thank you.

I guess, what I’m trying to say is, don’t let the media win. Be who you want to be. You don’t feel like wearing make-up? Don’t. You don’t want to be a size zero? Then don’t try to be. You were born an original, don’t die a copy. You’re saving someone’s life just by breathing, never ever forget that. You’re the underdog, but really? You’re my kind of hero.

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Technology

High tech holidays

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Some of the most useful travel gadgets are the simplest. The TanSafe is a great example: it looks like a standard bottle of sun cream, but it's a secret safe that's big enough for your cash, cards, keys and even your mobile phone (but not a phone case). It's even watertight, so it can protect your phone from the odd splash.

At £7.99 it's cheap too.

Some of our favourite technology solves problems we thought were with us forever - such as creased shirts. For £34.99, the Shirt Shuttle MK2 is a hanger that you wrap your freshly ironed shirt or blouse around, folding it and clipping it shut to protect your shirt from creasing.

How attractive it is depends on how much you hate ironing: a travel iron will set you back around £10, while a portable garment steamer such as Rowenta's DR5050 promises to unwrinkle anything for £30.

If you're travelling with children, there's no shortage of technology that can keep them amused on even the longest trip. Apple's iPad Mini is ideal, providing all the fun of an iPad without the weight or price, but it's still quite expensive at £269; an iPod touch does much the same thing in a smaller case for half the price, or a quarter of the price if you're buying used. If you prefer Android tablets Google's Nexus is a good buy at £159.

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Have a very happy holiday with some high-tech help All of these devices can run apps, and you can copy video from your computer or buy or rent videos from wherever you can find an internet connection. We'd advise against 3G devices that connect to the mobile phone network: there are often very high charges for data roaming.

The problem with many travel-related gadgets is that they can be very large and very heavy.

For example, a wireless speaker such as the Supertooth Disco weighs a massive 1.1kg, and it's a hefty size too. When it comes to travel speakers, small can be beautiful: the £18 X-Mini II Capsule speaker weighs just 82g but it punches way above its weight. It doesn't sound as good as a top-end speaker system but it's a vast improvement on any smartphone's speakers. If size really does matter, you can even cut the size of your plugs - but beware, because it can be pricey. The Mu Folding Plug is a 3-pin plug with a USB socket on the other side, and it folds down to a titchy 1.4cm - but at around £25 for one, it's considerably more expensive than standard plugs.

Now that we're travelling with lots of gadgets, powering and/or recharging them can be a problem: it's not unusual to have a camera, an e-reader, a smartphone and a music player competing for the same plug socket as the TV or hairdryer. Rather than packing multiple chargers or 4-way extension leads, it might be a better idea to invest in a 4-port worldwide travel charger, which comes with 4 USB ports in the top and a collection of interchangeable plugs that work almost anywhere in the world, all for around £10.

Such chargers aren't powerful enough for iPads, which draw massive amounts of power, but they're fine for smartphones, cameras and other popular bits of kit.

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Grant’s

of Bathgate Ltd City centre selection at out of town prices Personal friendly service Great deals on sofas, furniture, beds & floor coverings Large showroom Free delivery

GRANT’S OF BATHGATE

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Bathroom Studio Bathgate Quality, Choice and Service at an Affordable Price

COMPRISING: Quality Bathroom Suite

A Complete Bathroom Refurbishment

£3,950 Including VAT

Mira 9.5Kw Electric Shower 16 Sq. Metres Ceramic Wall Tiles 3 Sq. Metres Ceramic Floor Tiles Overbath Screen

All supplied and fitted by our expert installation team

West Lothian’s Most Experienced Bathroom Specialists To arrange a free quotation call in to our newly extended showroom at

10 Hopetoun Street, BATHGATE, EH48 4EU or T:

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OPENING HOURS: Monday to Friday 10am – 4pm | Saturday 10am – 3pm | Wednesday 10am - 1pm ( Or by appointment ) To advertise call Jenny on 07824 469266 or Charlene on 07772 941899

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WINDOWS Unit 1, Mosshall Ind Estate Blackburn, EH47 7LY

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Window repairs â– Supply and fit windows and doors â– Trade welcome Major credit cards accepted See website and facebook page for photos of our work www.facebook.com/redhotwindows www.redhotwindows.co.uk

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Turning your house into a home...

We supply and fit the following ranges: • vertical • roller • wooded • pleated • apex • roman • panel • venetian • Vision • Shutters • conservatory • Perfect Fit • Intu Blinds • printed blinds • PVC Plus a wide range of made-to-measure curtains, tiebacks and poles

£30 OFF

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www.stylerite-blinds.co.uk Unit 10, Abbotsford Rise Dedridge, EH54 6QD

Tel: 01506 461721 (lines open 9am –10pm)

Showroom open 9am–5pm Mon–Fri, 11am–4pm Sat

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Mackenzie Contracts Complete bathroom fitting

Wet rooms a speciality

Special care bathrooms No call-out charge Supply & fit or fit only

Contact Alistair on 01506 872647 or 07967 584412

Contact: Geoff Vinter 07817 073 577 Joinery 01506 414 573 All types of joinery work including: Doors, Floors, Skirtings & Facings Kitchens, Custom Built Fitted Wardrobes, Decking & Fencing

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07830 262123 Licenced home boarding & dog walking www.k9friends.co.uk

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rivErSiDE viP HEALTH PLAn Livingston Practice: Howden South Lodge, Howden South Livingston, EH54 6AD | Tel: 01506 437096 Surgery Hours: Monday to Friday: 9am - 12pm & 3pm - 6pm Saturday: 9am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pm Bathgate Practice: 64 Mid Street, Bathgate, EH48 1QD Tel: 01506 634176 Surgery Hours: Monday to Friday: 9am - 12pm & 3pm - 6pm Saturday: 9am - 12pm

Budget monthly - the easy way to pay for looking after your pets healthh!

Licensed veterinary medicines Two free health checks a year for your pet Flea and worm protection - all year round Convenient monthly payments

by Direct Debit Discounts on additional services

Email: info@rsvets.co.uk Website: www.rsvets.co.uk Find us on Facebook

Discounts on long term medication

24 Hour EmErgEncy SErvicE

Extended Payment Scheme

Optional Accidental Injury Cover

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COLIN NIXON MOT SALES & SERVICE CENTRE NOW OPEN - BODY REPAIRS

AND SPRAY PAINTING FACILITIES

Our choice of vehicles, selected by Colin Nixon, come complete with a Pre-Sales Service and 12 Month Warranty on some of our vehicles.

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JC CARS SALES JC Cars is a new business that cares for the individual’s pocket.

We have a wide range of vehicles for sale, with prices starting from £500 up to £3,000.

All our cars come with MOT and 30 day labour warranty for peace of mind.

Come along and have a look for yourself.

Open 7 days a week 10am - 6 pm Situated on A71 West Calder to Polbeth Road, Daks Industrial Estate, Polbeth, EH55 8TJ

Phone: 07850 014 900 www.jccarssales.com

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Offer only available through ChipsAway Franchisee Name until 31st January 2011.

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LOCAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Kirknewton Community Development Trust The vision of the Kirknewton Community Development Trust is to provide a sustainable and improved quality of life for everyone that lives and works in the area. Our mission is to engage everyone who lives and works in the village and be an inclusive and vibrant community that invests in our future. To support this aim we are looking to recruit three posts. Funded by the Big Lottery Scotland Investing In Communities these roles are three year fixed contracts.

Flexible working hours essential as these posts require some evening work.

DEVELOPMENT MANAGER circa £30,000/yr

To work with the Chair to ensure that the Board of Trustees formulate and regularly review the organisation’s mission and strategic plan; ensure it is able to monitor annual plans and targets.

PART TIME FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION OFFICER circa £8,000/yr (21 hours/week)

To ensure that there is adequate administrative support for the organisation community groups. Support all financial systems for the organisation, new Resource Centre and community groups who require financial help.

PART TIME VOLUNTEER & YOUTH CO-ORDINATOR circa £10,000/yr (21 hours/week)

Co-ordinating, supporting and encouraging all volunteering activity in Kirknewton and ensuring communications with all relevant stakeholders, particular focusing on youth groups For further information about the community go to www.kirknewton.org For further particulars about roles and an application form e mail infokirknewton@gmail.com Closing date for applications Friday 19 July 2013 Registered Scottish Charity SC037895

LOCAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Loganlea Miners Welfare Charitable Society and Pitstop Loganlea Miners Welfare Charitable Society aim to create sustainable jobs in the Addiewell Community by developing third sector activity, where social and environmental impact can happen alongside job creation and business development. We hope to build the employability of long term unemployed people to secure mainstream jobs and to undertake formal training and learning. We also wish to impact on early years development supporting young people and vulnerable families.

To support this aim we are looking to recruit two posts. Funded by the People and Communities Fund these roles are two year fixed contracts.

DEVELOPMENT MANAGER circa £25,000

To develop support and learning programmes, creating partnerships and supporting participants.

PART TIME FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION OFFICER circa £9,000/yr (21 hours/week)

To lead on finance, communications and co-ordination of programme activity for the project.

For further information about the organisation go to www.loganleamw.org.uk For further particulars about the roles and an application form e mail infopitstop1@gmail.com Closing date for applications Friday 19 July 2013 Registered Scottish Charity SC013063

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LANE DECOR Local family-ru n busines s

Anderson Home Improvements From inside to outside, roofs to ceilings, floors to walls...

For all your home improvement needs, all trades supplied Specialists in Roofline kitchens and bathrooms

Painting & Decorating - Graining & Marbling - Wallpaper specialist - Faux Effects - Spray Application - Interior & Exterior - Trompe L’Oeil & Murals

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01506 884 949

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Broxburn Woodcraft Club

Strathbrock Centre, 189a West Main Street, Broxburn, EH52 5LH www.broxburnwoodcraftclub.org We have a fully equipped workshop supporting all aspects of woodworking including woodturning, pyrography, and the making of toys, furniture, musical instruments, walking sticks and more.

Our hours are Mon-Sat 9am-12 noon, MonFri 7pm-9pm and occasional afternoons.

Contact 07967 275063.

Braekirk Decorator’s

First class decorator

64 Braekirk Avenue, Kirknewton, EH27 8BL

Interior and Exterior work Wallpaper hanging

Call Willie Jamieson 07779 186298 maryjamieson64@googlemail.com

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Find LOCAL customers with the Konect Directory Read in 32 400 local households 3 editions covering : Livingston, Currie/Balerno, Calders Affordable, flexible advertising packages To be included :

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Spotlight on: Wurst Cafe

By Moreen Watson

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Wurst is a takeaway food business located in Houstoun Industrial Estate opposite ScrewFix and next door to Tile Giant. Our speciality is German sausages called Bockwurst, Bratwurst and the outrageously delicious Currywurst - and we don't speak German!

Most of our customers are local factory, office and retail workers with occasional undecided shoppers from our neighbouring businesses who can't decide on tiles, carpets or just need a place to hang around until their car gets MOT'd.

I based the design of the cafe around my own needs when I worked as a kitchen designer; following an initial client meeting I would like to gather my thoughts and sketch out some layouts. Ideally, I'd want to do this before going back to the studio because that's when a whole load of other distractions begin to cloud over the creative juices. But finding a cafe with good coffee, reasonable prices, clean toilets, a place to sit work for 30 minutes and park right outside the door was all too elusive. Now I've started the Wurst Cafe I wish I could use the place because it ticks all those boxes!

The name was thought up by my husband while visiting a trade fair in Germany. He saw a place specialising in sausages called Wursthellenden and thought to himself, I wonder if Hellenden means 'cafe' in English?

That was the lightbulb moment, he came home and said I've got the name for your takeaway business, Wurst Cafe. We both thought visitors would come in just to experience the 'worst cafe' in West Lothian, but we couldn't have been more wrong; nobody has come in and said "is this the worst cafe?" No, instead our new customers ask if we speak German and are generally much more knowledgeable about the Wurst we have for sale.

Deciding to source authentic wurst from the Hartz Mountain Region in Lower Saxony was just downright lucky, we were tempted to buy our sausages from a local cash & carry but, because my husband works for a German lighting manufacturer, he was able to set up a direct supply and narrow down the 105 different wurst to just three.

We are simply a takeaway and small cafe with an edge, please don't think you're going to walk into lederhosen, thigh-

Moreen Watson, proprietor, Wurst Cafe

slapping and feathers in your hat. No, simply good, fresh-made daily baguettes, panini's and belly busting currywurst with imported Kuhne ketchup, senf and curry-ketchup.

Last thing and the final international twist, my husband is a Geordie and has taught me his only German language phrase: Aufwiedersehn pet!"

Scotland’s best German sausages!

Bockwurst

WURST Cafe & Takeaway www.wurstcafe.co.uk Monday-Saturday 9am-3pm

Bratwurst

Currywurst

Houstoun Road (near ScrewFix) LIVINGSTON EH54 5BZ order@wurstcafe.co.uk Phone: 01506 419539

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Kuhne Ketchup, Senf & Curry-Ketchup

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Charity of the Month

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Craigshill Good Neighbour Network is a local charity which aims to provide practical help, friendship, support and social contact to people in Craigshill and South Howden, with particular emphasis on those who feel isolated or vulnerable because of health, age, disability, circumstances, relocation, bereavement or any other reason.

The services we provide include: • Home and hospital visiting • Provide transport for those who have difficulty using public transport • Collect shopping & prescriptions • Escorting • Wheelchair pushing • Odd jobs when no one available.

• Provide a Lunch Club • Offer practical help and information • Pass on to other agency if we cannot offer help • Provide opportunities for volunteers Through groups and one to one contact, we help individuals to maintain their independence for longer by creating a network of social contacts and support. Members of our groups feel less isolated and report improvements in their general well-being.

We recruit local volunteers to provide befriending services, assemble homeless starter packs, coordinate the weekly lunch club, provide transport for those who require it and organise various social activities and outings for our members.

Craigshill Good Neighbour Network Homeless Starter Packs We need donations of good quality second hand goods to be included in our homeless starter packs. Items required are mugs, dinner plates, bowls, cutlery, bedding and towels, any of these items suitable for children are also gratefully received as we often support homeless families. Items can be donated at our office at the Almondbank Centre or may be collected.

Volunteering Opportunities Volunteering is a fantastic way to contribute to the local community and allows people to gain experience and skills which are a useful addition to anyone’s CV. At Craigshill Good Neighbour Network we depend on volunteers and are always recruiting. Whether you can be involved short or long term, give a regular commitment or an occasional hour or two your input will be welcomed. We are currently looking for volunteer helpers in the following areas: Lunch club; driving; befriending; gardening and practical help. Some volunteer positions require (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) PVG registration. Training, support and out of pocket expenses are provided.

Craigshill Good Neighbour Network Jane Groves, Co-ordinator Almondbank Centre, Craigshill, Livingston, EH54 5EH Tel 01506 435851 email janecgnn@gmail.com

If you or anyone you know would benefit from being included in any of our social groups or services, please get in touch - new members and volunteers are always welcomed.

Lunch and Social Club Our Lunch and Social Club meets in Braid House on Tuesdays at 12 o'clock. A three course meal is provided and tea/coffee and a cake are served later in the afternoon, for the cost of £4.50.

We provide a varied programme of activities, entertainment and outings.

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Delivery Hours: Hawk Brae (The D Luxe), Sun - Thur: 4.30pm - 11.00pm Ladywell West, fri - Sat: 4.30pm - 11.30pm restaurant Hours: Livingston, EH54 6TW Lunch: Wed-fri: 12noon-2.30pm Tel: 01506 418300 Dinner: Sunday: 4.00pm - 11.00pm Tel: 01506 460824 Mon - Sat: 4.30pm - 11.00pm

The Coffee Cup Cafe 118 Carmondean Centre Deans, Livingston EH54 8TD

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Recipe & Food Notes

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Salt is the exception in food seasonings in that it's a mineral; all other herbs and spices are derived from plants.

Sodium chloride - NaCl - occurs naturally in huge under-ground deposits where it is mined, or extracted from seawater by evaporation. Salt is essential to all animal life but excess in the diet is harmful.

There is evidence to show that man has traded salt since the Neolithic era - some of the first over-land trade routes were salt roads. Salt has been used as a display of wealth and importance since ancient classical Greek times. In medieval Europe the placing of the salt and your position relative to it at the table indicated how important you were thought to be. The most elaborate and beautiful salt pot may be the one made by Benvenuto Cellini in 1543 for Francis 1 of France. Salt cellars have been made from gold, silver, crystal, fine porcelain, turned woods and are collected and used still. Some people put a few grains of rice in the pot to help keep salt dry and easy to shake.

Cellini salt pot

The salt most commonly consumed at home is rock salt, much of it mined in Cheshire. It's washed and processed with some additives to ensure it flows easily, and has iodine added to prevent goitre, or Derbyshire neck - so named because this

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Salt

By Anne Pinkerton

disease was often found in people who lived away from the sea.

Sel de Mere, Maldon Salt and pink salt from the Himalayas are all on offer in the shops.

All these salts have their special properties and do taste different but their food value is the same as other salt. They look lovely and people enjoy milling their salt or displaying crystal salt in fine salt-cellars on the table.

Before refrigeration and frozen food a huge amount of salt was needed for storage and preservation of meat and fish.

Without its skilled use people would have had a very restricted winter diet. Salt and brine conserved pork and other meats and without it we would not have corned beef, bacon, kippers or ham. Olives are too bitter to eat unless soaked in brine for about five weeks, and anchovies could not have become enjoyed world wide and enhance foods as varied as pizza or Gentleman's Relish.

It would not have been possible for town dwellers to enjoy cheap butter from New Zealand or Ireland without the preserving qualities of salt. Think how dull baking would be if we had been restricted to lard and dripping, remembering we were not traditionally users of oils until the 1960's.

It has been suggested that the fine quality of Scottish cured fish is directly related to the purity of Scottish salt made from unpolluted sea water.

There is a growing interest in curing and smoking meat and fish at home and kits are available giving instructions and recipes.

Try it. The results will be interesting and fine to eat; practice improves the quality. I have eaten delicious home-cured smoked mackerel made by the man who caught the fish. All the equipment he used was a plastic bucket for the salting and a metal biscuit tin as the smoker. He had been doing it for years.

Gravaladlax is salmon preserved with salt and sugar, so are most pickles. I gave a receipt for piccalilli before, but to encourage more home preserving do try:

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Pickled red cabbage 1 large red cabbage, cut in half, the core removed and very finely sliced salt teaspoon cayenne pepper cold vinegar either good brewed malt or cider vinegar Method Put the shredded cabbage in a bowl and cover lightly with salt. Leave over night.

Next day give it a mix and then drain off all the liquid. Pack into clean glass jars, putting a little cayenne pepper in each and then pouring over cold vinegar to cover the cabbage. Tie down a plastic cover or put 2 layers of cling-wrap over the top before tightening the lid (vinegar will eat the metal otherwise). This needs 2 weeks at least before ready to eat. Good with cold meats and ham.

Method If you can't buy blanched almonds, start by blanching and skinning the almonds.

Salt drying on rock Put the nuts in boiling water for about 3 minutes. Pour the water away and then just squeeze each nut between your index finger and thumb. The creamy white nut jumps free of its skin. Aim them into a bowl. It's a pleasant enough job but if you feel there is more in life than doing this the end result is less elegant but still good.

Very lightly butter or oil with olive oil a shallow metal dish. Nothing else will do (Elizabeth David is very rude about other oils especially corn oil)! Shake the almonds in this and place in the centre of a cool oven, gas mark 2 / 110oC. Bake for about 45 minutes till they are the palest biscuit colour. Over cooking will make the oil taste “off�

Have ready kitchen paper scattered with salt and a suspicion of cayenne pepper. Coat the warm nuts in the salt by gathering the paper and shaking. Leave to cool and serve eat within 12 hours. This is usually not a problem!

Pickled red cabbage

Almost everybody enjoys salty snacks. Salt and vinegar or plain salted crisps are the top sellers in Britain, closely followed by salted nuts, mostly peanuts. The best drinks nibble nuts must be salted almonds. This recipe from Elizabeth David is a little more work than some but it is the best: Salted Almonds Blanched white whole almonds. small amount of butter salt small quantity cayenne pepper to taste

Flavoured salts are good stand-bys and some are very traditional, for example celery salt offered with quail's eggs and an essential ingredient, some say, in a Bloody Mary. There are other salt mixes recommended as personal favourite additions to stews, egg dishes, bread or soups. These range from a mixture of herbs, ground cloves, ginger and cinnamon to Vanilla Salt, Rose Salt and Pepper Salt. Some are more for decorative effect and the Rose Salt is said to be a room freshener as it absorbs cooking smells. Look in Tessa Kiros’ book Limoncello and Linen Water. It must be the prettiest cook book around.

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Stefan Walczynski 07957 808 366 billthrill@utilitywarehouse.org.uk www.utilitywarehouse.org.uk/billthrill

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Citizens Advice Bureau West Lothian Almondbank Centre, Shiel Walk, Livingston, EH54 5EH

Provides free, confidential, impartial advice and information on issues such as Welfare benefits, Debt and budgeting advice, employment, housing, consumer, legal issues, family, tax issues.

Contact details: Drop in sessions Monday 10am - 12.30 Tuesday & Thursday 10 - 3.30pm Friday 10am - 12.30 Saturday 9.30am - 12.30

Colin Williamson

Formal/After Dinner Speaker Specialising in Scottish history, ethnology & folklore.... Colin uses his professional storytelling skills to entertain & Diploma in Scottish Studies inform MA (Hons) Scottish Ethnology Accredited Storyteller with the Scottish Storytelling Centre

t. 07927 962 120 e. colin@scotstory.co.uk

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10% OFF 1 month’s fees for bookings made in July!

Now taking bookings for Summer Holiday Club

Principal: Ms K. Sara J.Wood

BA (HONS), RAD RTS, Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Dance

Lessons for age 2 years and above New Adult Ballet Class!

Studio Locations:

Edinburgh College - Sighthill Campus Ratho Community Centre

Children’s Nursery

“Where your child comes first”

01506 466668

www.stepbystep-childcare.co.uk We offer flexible childcare and creche facilities.

For more information contact Lynne Robertson Step by Step Nursery, Centrex House, 1 Simpson Parkway, Kirkton Campus Livingston, EH54 7BH (Opp. Lloyds Bank)

07723 589 280 info@edinburgh-ballet.co.uk www.edinburgh-ballet.co.uk

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What’s On & Useful Info Wednesday 10th July Creepy Crawlie Creatures Searching for bugs and beasties in the most hidden and secret corners of Almondell.

Suitable for: families. Meet: Visitor Centre, Almondell & Calderwood Country Park Time: 2pm – 3.30pm. Cost: £2.28 Sunday 21st July Art in the Park Love Parks Week. Arts and crafts using natural bits and pieces from the park.

Suitable for: 5-12 year olds. Meet: Visitor Centre, Almondell & Calderwood Country Park Time: 2pm – 3.30pm, cost: £2.28 Free Summer Club for under 12s Every Wednesday 10-11:30 Dedridge Baptist Church from 10th July - 14th August. Crafts, games, bible stories, songs, drama and much more. Adults can stay and play, grab a coffee in the cafe or if kids are over 8 drop them off and come back. For more info contact becky@dedridgebaptistchurch.org.uk or call 01506 415837 Summer Discoveries at Almond Valley Heritage Centre Daily from Saturday 29th June - Sunday 18th August A programme of summer holiday fun in conjunction with 2013 Year of Natural Scotland. Every day there will be activities and demonstrations focussing on the animals, plants and other creatures that live on the Almond Valley site. There will be different theme for each week.

Sunday 28th July Jack & Jill Market Quality nearly-new baby and children's market. Forty stalls bursting with quality nearly new baby and kids bargains! West Lothian College 10:30am – 1:30pm Howden Park Centre 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.

July 2013 Last Post Times Almondvale Centre (above Asda), EH54 6HS tel 01506 444213 Opening times Mon – Sat: 08.30 – 18.00 Last collection times Mon-Fri: 17.30, Sat 12noon Main Street, Livingston Village, EH54 7AF tel 01506 460102 Opening times Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 09.00 – 17.30 Wed: 09.00 – 13.00 Sat: 09.00 – 12.30 Last collection times Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 17.00, Wed: 11.00 Sat: 11.00 22 Fernbank, Ladywell, EH54 6DT tel 01506 433968 Opening times Mon - Fri: 09.00 – 17.30 Sat: 09.00 – 12.30 Last collection times Mon-Fri: 17.00, Sat 12noon Cameron Way, Knightsridge, EH54 8HF tel 01506 444068 Opening times Mon - Fri: 09.00 – 17.30 Sat: 09.00 – 12.30 Last collection times Mon-Fri: 17.00, Sat 11.00 108 The Mall, Craigshill, EH54 5ED tel 01506 432411 Opening times Mon - Fri: 09.00 – 17.30 Sat: 09.00 – 12.30 Last collection times Mon-Fri: 16.30, Sat 11.30 Unit 4 Carmondean Centre, Deans, EH54 8PT tel 01506 435311 Opening times Mon - Fri: 09.00 – 17.30 Sat: 09.00 – 12.30 Last collection times Mon-Fri: 17.25, Sat 11.30 The Post Box at the main delivery office on Fairbairn Road, EH54 6TT, tel 01506 414441 has a final collection time of 18.30 Mon-Fri and 12.30 on Saturday. Please note that there are no ‘counter’ p61 facilities at this office.

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

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Competition

Win 3 months gym membership and/or softplay party at The Pitstop

The child friendly Pitstop has a café, softplay, gym, sauna, meeting rooms and function suite for up to 140 people. It can be found on Main Street, Addiewell. To win a free softplay party and/or gym membership please answer the simple question below (hint: see our advert on pages 12-13).

Please include your name, address, telephone number and email.

If you do not want to receive further information from the Pitstop about future offers please add “Opt out” after your answers.

Send your entries to editor@konectdirectory.co.uk with “Pitstop competition” in the message subject.

Good luck!

Question to win a softplay party worth £25 How much does it cost for the Pitstop softplay? a) £1.90 b) £3.50 c) £4.95 Question to win 3 months gym membership worth £45 How much does the gym cost per month at the Pitstop? d) £50 e) £35 f) £15

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Closing date for entries 31st July 2013 Terms & conditions Winners will be notified by end of August 2013 Softplay prize is for a £25 1 hr softplay party for up to 25 kids, 8 and under, or £25 off a £45 party (with food option), whichever you prefer.

If you book a softplay party after August 2013 and win you will get the softplay party for free or reduction off the £45 party.

Softplay party not in conjunction with any other offer and the editor's decision is final.

The gym & sauna prize is provided if you sign up by standing order with your first three months free (or four with a voucher). You can cancel your standing order at any time.

No cash equivalent.

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Clubs & Classes 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 The Livingston Players Amateur theatre company always pleased to welcome new members with or without experience. For more information please contact Alex on 01506 495531 or see www.livingstonplayers.co.uk Livingston FC Almondvale Stadium League players and juniors, social and corporate events.

Tel 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 in the Training Rooms at the Asda Superstore, Livingston. Alternate Thursdays 7:15pm-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

CRAIGSHILL 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.

Meet at Beatlie School Campus, Craigshill, first Thursday of each month (during school term). For more information contact parentstogetherwestlothian@live.com Craigshill Good Neighbour Network Almondbank Centre 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. Tel 01506 435851 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 - 8.00 pm weather permitting. (if weather is bad Friday’s training is held at Craigsfarm 7.30 - 8.30 pm). For further details contact Mark on 07951 528398.

DEANS 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.

Sports, Hobbies, Learning, Support Groups & more...

Deans Community High School Playgroup Deans Community High School, Eastwood Park, Livingston We offer quality care and education for children aged from 2 years 6 months.

Mon - Fri 9.10am - 11.10am during term times. £20/ week, or flexible days at £4 per session (minimum of 2 per week). Based in a purpose built, bright airy playroom with enclosed outdoor area, huge range of toys, games, puzzles and activities based on every child's individual needs. For more information please phone Cheryl or Lesley on 01506 282155 and ask for Playgroup, between 8.45am and 12.15pm or pop in any time for a visit.

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 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.

Lothians MS Support Group Open to anyone living with Multiple Sclerosis, family & friends, or anyone interested in learning about the condition. Meetings are informal, provide support and information and activities which promote wellbeing.

Meetings and membership is free. If you would like to join us, come along to the Ability Centre, Livingston, EH54 8PT fortnightly on a Tuesday from 7pm-8:30pm and see what we are all about! For more information and for dates of this month’s fortnightly meetings, please contact Val on valsteward1msgroup@yahoo.co.uk or call 01506 201107.

Kiddies Corner Carmondean Community Centre, For Preschool Children. Tues 9.00am – 12 noon For more info tel 01506 439568. Child minders available Mon & Wed 9.00am – 12 noon

DEDRIDGE Livingston Camera Club Crofthead Farm Community Education Centre, Crofthead Centre, Templar Rise, Dedridge, EH54 6DG. Every Mon 7.15pm - 9.30pm from early Sept to late May, with the club reverting to an active summer syllabus between these dates.

Monday evenings form the formal part of the club activities. Evening activities range from speakers, presentations, competitions, critique, photo editing, studio and lighting classes. www.twitter.com/LiviCamClub www.livingstoncameraclub.org.uk www.facebook.com/livingstoncameraclub contact@livingstoncameraclub.org.uk

Bump and Baby Group Dedridge Baptist Church For all bumps and precrawlers 9:30-11 every Tuesday.

Come and have a cuppa and a natter with other new and expecting parents while your little one enjoys themselves.

Crofthead Hickory House Playgroup Crofthead Community Education Centre Templar Rise, Dedridge EH54 6DG For children 2 -3years.

Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs 9.15am – 11.15am (during school term time) £4.25 per day including healthy snack. Pre-school nursery also available for children 3-5years funded by WLC. For more info call 01506 467650, email croftheadhickoryhouse@googlemail.com www.croftheadhickoryhouse.co.uk 1st Livingston Girls Brigade Company The Lanthorn Community Complex, Kenilworth Rise, Dedridge. Meet on Wednesday evenings Explorers (P1-3) 6.15pm till 7.15pm Juniors (P4-7) 7.15pm till 8.30pm Brigaders (S1+) 7.15pm till 8.45pm For further information email 1stlivingstongb@gmail.com or phone Holly Morrison on 01506 420225 Parent and Toddler Group 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 5th Livingston Boys’ Brigade Thursdays in the Lanthorn Community Complex, Kenilworth Rise, Dedridge Anchor Section P1-P3 Meet from 6:30 to 7:45pm Junior Section P4-P6 from 6:30 to 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 Livingston Highland Society Monthly ceilidhs are run on a Saturday between October and April each year in the Lanthorn Complex, Dedridge. Each month we have a different band and guest artist.

The Society now has vacancies for new members.

You don’t have to be highland to join our Society. For further details please contact the Secretary on 01506 491545 or 07900 475511.

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.

Lanthorn Readers Lanthorn Library, Dedridge If you enjoy reading why not join our reading group?

The group is informal and very relaxed with some members attending every meeting and others dropping in when they particularly like the sound of a book! Free. The group meets monthly and is an ideal way to have some fun and lively discussion over tea/ coffee and biscuits. New members always welcome.

For more information contact 01506 777700 or lanthorn.lib@westlothian.gov.uk

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

ELIBURN 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 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

HOWDEN Braid House Day Centre Labrador Avenue, Howden Social activities for older members of the community, including indoor bowling group Mondays 1.30pm – 3.30pm, Art Group Tuesdays 11am - 12noon. Monthly social afternoon with music by Gary Coupland. Also a Drop In service for people who can make their own way to Braid House and can have the opportunity to have lunch and join a range of activities, cost £5.00.

For more information on Braid House services please call 01506 430615 or see www.braidhouse.co.uk.

29th West Lothian Scout Group Community Wing, Toronto Primary School Cubs Mon 6.30-8.00pm, Beavers Wed 6.30-7.30pm, Scouts Wed 7.30-9.00pm Tel 01506 441852 14th Livingston Rainbows Community Wing of Toronto Primary School.

Tuesdays 6.30 - 7.45 pm. Girls 5 years old and attending school. Telephone: Rainbow Guide Leader on 07532 182197.

Livingston Art Association Howden Park Centre Day and evening classes in painting and pottery for all levels. For more details call 01506 440449 email liviartassoc@msn.com or see www.livingston-art-assoc.org.uk.

14th Livingston Guides Community Wing, Toronto Primary School Tues 7.30 – 9.00pm, All girls aged 10 years upwards, £17 per term Tel 01506 418285

KNIGHTSRIDGE 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

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

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

LIVINGSTON VILLAGE

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

MURIESTON Bankton Mains Bowling Club Free Coaching Lessons for both Adult and Junior bowlers.

Junior Coaching is on every Tuesday 5pm till 6pm and Sunday 11am till 12am for children aged 8 till 16 years old. Memberships available now for Full, Family, Social, and Junior members. Special deal for Family Membership. Hire of the function hall available.

For more info go our website at www.banktonmains.co.uk or phone 01506 460233 Livingston Cricket Club Cricket fixtures as well as a busy social calendar. See http://livingstoncricketclub.co.uk or tel 07799 025795 Adambrae, Bellsquarry & Murieston (ABM) Walking Group Looking for Fun, Fitness and Friendship - then join our Ladies Walking Group. We meet on Mondays at 10.00. Contact Penny Clark penmex2@hotmail.co.uk for details.

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Livingston Village Playgroup Livingston Village Primary School, Kirkton Road North, Livingston Village.

For children 2yrs 3 months to 5 years. 9.30 - 11.30am Mon - Fri, £4/session including snack. child can attend between 2 & 5 sessions a week. For more information please contact the placement secretary 01506 417343

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SPPA (Scottish Pre-School Play Association) Group Newyearfield Farm. Toddlers Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri: 09.30 – 11.30am. tel 01506 462458

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What’s On & Useful Info p56 St John’s Hospital 01506 523000

Medical Centres Deans and Eliburn Medical Practice, Carmondean Health Centre, EH54 8PY. Tel: 0844 477 3144 www.deansmedicalpractice.co.uk Dedridge Medical Group, Nigel Rise, Dedridge, EH54 6QQ. Tel: 01506 414586 www.dedridgemedicalgroup.co.uk Howden Medical Group, Howden Health Centre, Howden Road West, EH54 6TP Tel :01506 423800 www.howdenmedical.co.uk Craigshill Health Centre, The Mall, Craigshill, EH54 5DY. Tel: 01506 432621 Murieston Medical Practice, Hamilton Square, Murieston, Livingston EH54 9JZ Tel: 01506 461 464 www.murieston.scot.nhs.uk Morrison’s Pharmacy 01506 430449

Almondbank Library

Shiel House, Shiel Walk, Craigshill, EH54 5EH. Tel: 01506 283133 email: almondbank.lib@westlothian.gov.uk Opening times Mon, Wed & Fri 09.00 – 18.00 Tues & Thu 09.00 – 20.00 Sat 09.00 – 13.00 Almondbank Centre for all your council needs – if you have any council enquiries then come along to Almondbank centre, where a Customer Services Officer can answer these enquiries - no appointments necessary.

Tues 2nd July 3pm - Make a creepy monster mask Tues 16th July 3pm - Design a monster.

Tues 30th July 3pm - Monster Hunt and scary bookmarks

July 2013 Carmondean Library

(Carmondean Connected), Carmondean Centre, EH54 8PT. Tel: 01506 777602 email: carmondean.lib@westlothian.gov.uk Opening times Mon, Wed & Fri 09.00 – 18.00 Tues & Thu 09.00 – 20.00 09.00 – 13.00 Sat Bookbug for the under 5’s Thursdays at 11am. Please call the library for dates.

Mon 8th July all week - Monster Hunt Thurs 25th July 2pm - Monster Mask and scary bookmarks Tues 6th August 2pm - Make youself into a Monster

Lanthorn Library

Kenilworth Rise, Dedridge, EH54 6NY Tel: 01506 777700 email: lanthorn.lib@westlothian.gov.uk Opening times Mon, Wed & Fri 09.00 – 18.00 Tues & Thu 09.00 – 20.00 09.00 – 13.00 Sat Follow us on Facebook or Twitter.

Wed 10th July - Make a creepy mobile 2.30pm to 3.30pm Thurs 25 July - Monster Hunt 11am -12noon Tues 6th August - Make a Monster 4pm– 5pm Monday 5th to Friday 9th August Children's Holiday Club. Further details of this event will appear on our facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/lepyouth) and twitter (@lepyouth).

The library service is available 24/7, 365 days a year on www.westlothian.gov.uk

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