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FEATURE The Laird o Livingston's Legacy Style Column Winter Scarves Technology Light up your life

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Editor’s Message If you've ever wondered why the sign for Eliburn is a little castle, or why the references to “peel” around Eliburn, you can read the article on page 8 about the history of Eliburn's Peel Park, and a special garden planted there around 350 years ago.

And anyone with an interest in the healing power of plants will be interested to read that at that time doctors were influential in botany as well as in medicine.

This issue is choc-a-bloc full with local businesses as usual who can supply

everything you need for house, garden and family, and some fantastic offers for Konect readers. Please support local people and check this magazine first for anything you need!

As usual, a technology update, What's On, Charity of the Month and all other regular columns are included. I hope you enjoy the October issue, please let us know what you think of it and any features you would like to see regularly.

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Contents

Features The Laird of Livingston's Legacy 1st Choice Living Property Matters icare/Browning's Funeral Directors Regulars Thought for the Month Chrisselle's Column Style

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Charity of the Month Technology Recipe and Food Notes Competitions and Puzzles Crossword and sudoku Community What's on Useful Information Clubs & Classes Index of Advertisers

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

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Front cover photograph: Eliburn Village Sign

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The Laird O’ Livingston’s Legacy

By Yvonne MacMillan

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Eliburn South’s Peel Park was once the location of the Laird O’ Livingston’s physic garden.

Patrick Murray (1634 – 1671) had a passion for collecting and growing plants. Described as “one of the most promising men of science of his time”, Murray’s physic garden in the grounds of his home at Livingston Peel stocked 1,000 species of plants, and when he died this invaluable collection became the foundation for today’s Edinburgh Botanic Gardens.

Physic gardens were European medieval medicinal gardens where medicine, botany and gardening inter-linked and doctors were as well known and influential in botany as medicine. Botanic gardens followed physic gardens when whole continents began to be discovered and shiploads of new species were brought back to Europe for scientific interest.

A botanical pioneer and “famous for collecting seeds, plants and exotica”, Patrick Murray was a good friend of Robert Sibbald (1641 – 1722) and Andrew Balfour (1630 – 1694), two Scottish physicians and botanists who went on to found the Royal College of Physicians in Edinburgh. The garden at Livingston inspired them to start a medical garden in Edinburgh – a place where supplies of fresh plants and herbs for medical prescriptions were on hand and medical students would study botany. Sibbald and Balfour wrote an official list for the medical profession of acceptable

drugs and how to make them (The Pharmacopoeia, published 29 years later in 1699), a great advance in regulating medical care in the 17th century. Work on the first physic garden for physicians in Edinburgh began in 1670.

The Murray family seat at Livingston Peel was a fortified stone tower on a large, earthen mound and surrounded by a moat built in 1124 by de Leving, a Flemish nobleman invited to Scotland

by King David 1.* In return for military service to the king, de Leving was given a grant of land. Other more humble dwellings sprang up around the tower with the people attracted by work and its protection. The settlement became known as Leving’s toun, then as time passed this name became Livingston. A street sign near the entrance to Peel Park holds on to the old spelling - Leving Place – a connection with the past.

Originally from Elibank in Peebles-shire, the Murray family acquired Livingston Peel and surrounding lands in 1512. Livingston was a huge but sparsely populated parish (around 2,000 inhabitants), stretching 10 miles from Dechmont in the east to Fauldhouse in the west.

Mainly, it was rough, open countryside, dotted with small patches of cultivated land and large areas of wet moorland like Drumshoreland, Easter Inch, Whitburn and Fauldhouse moors.

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tempting you to explore. Rows of lollipopLivingston, died of a fever at the age of 35 like trees line ramrod-straight walkways in Avignon, France, whilst on a two yearleading off in all directions like the points long trip to France and Italy. Murray had of a compass and give the garden an bequeathed his precious plants to Andrew open, spacious feeling. The only survivors Balfour and the massive task of digging from the old estate are the mature trees. up and transplanting the collection got About 30 paces from the information underway. Plants were carefully and painstakingly moved, cartload by cartload, point, the LDC built a circular grass mound surrounded by a cobblestone moat, a to a rented 40ft x 40ft allotment in St wooden bridge and 16 steps take you to Anne’s Yards, in the grounds of the Palace the top. This simple structure represents of Holyrood House - the site of today’s the original Livingston Peel. Although public car park for the Palace and the Patrick Murray lived in the Peel, his Scottish Parliament. Five years later with nephew who inherited the estate built a the garden flourishing, the plants were substantial manor house close to the Peel uprooted again, to a bigger plot of land called Livingston Place. A low stone wall leased from the Town Council - next to erected by the LDC on the where platform 11 in line of the original manor Waverley Station stands house’s foundations give today (a commemorative an idea of its size. A plaque marks the spot).

Murray's fitting tribute to the Laird A final move in the psychic garden O’ Livingston saw Lord early 1820s to Inverleith Murray of Elibank plant Row, a change of name at Livingston Livingston’s 500,000th to Edinburgh Botanic tree on the new town’s Gardens and the journey Peel was the 10th anniversary in 1972 of Murray’s plants was in the recreated Patrick complete. foundation for Murray Physic Garden. today's Edinburgh In 1995, Livingston Plant collectors risked life Development Botanic Gardens. and limb on their quests Corporation (LDC) for new species. Like commemorated Patrick Murray, they had a thirst Murray’s contribution for knowledge and were to the natural science driven by a need to explore nature and of botany by recreating a physic garden share their discoveries - our landscapes in Peel Park, the site of Murray’s original were shaped by their efforts. garden. At the heart of the LDC’s garden, an information panel and diagram (sadly *Historians have differing opinions on the now hard to read) shows the layout origin of the name Livingston, and the identity of different beds – medicinal plants of of de Leving himself. The information here is 1670, culinary herbs of 1670, medicinal just one of several possible explanations. plants used from 1670 to the present day – although now, ivy swamps the Information from West Lothian Local other plants. Box and yew hedging give structure, dividing the beds and bordering History Library and The Sibbald Physic Garden by Dr M A Eastwood paths and other larger, open spaces,

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Livingston Place - the manor house built by Patrick Murray's nephew when he inherited the estate. The LDC built a stone outline of the manor house as nothing remained of it.

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The former adult learning centre building on Glasgow Road in Bathgate was totally refurbished last year by 1st Choice Living, the local home improvements company who now occupy the building as their showroom.

Quality of workmanship is a priority for any home improvements project, so when selecting a company it's good to be able to inspect their work. A visit to 1st Choice Living's showroom is an opportunity to see the range of what they can do – the building had been empty for a couple of years before they acquired it and refurbished it from floor to ceiling, so everything you see has been done by the fitters who will be working on your own project.

I visited the showroom to browse what they have to offer and to meet Derrick Findlay, who owns 1st Choice, and learn more about the business.

Derrick has lived in Bathgate for just over 10 years. After gaining experience in various industries he settled in the glazing industry, working for a large glazing company for several years before deciding it was time to run his own show. So in 2008 he launched 1st Choice Glazing with £500 worth of stock, operating from his garage at home in Bathgate. The business has expanded rapidly and the team now numbers 21 local employees and has branched out to cover not just glazing but kitchens and bathrooms too.

So what is the secret of their success?

“We're customer-focused,” says Derrick.”I think it's all about how we face challenges, and our attitude to customer service. When you book a home visit appointment with 1st Choice, our appointments are a maximum of 35 minutes – you won't have a pushy sales person in your house for an hour 14

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Word of mouth recommendations have played a big part and Derrick lets their workmanship speak for itself. “All our fitters are employed by us so we have tight quality control. When taking on new fitters we look for people who take pride in their work.”

The new showroom opened its doors in December 2012. Derrick has retained the separate rooms inside the building so it feels more like a real home, unlike the typical cavernous showroom, allowing you to get a better feel for what the various installations are like in a real home. There is a welcoming atmosphere and it was buzzing with visitors and employees when I was there. There is a kitchen/sunroom area (where I enjoyed an expertly-made latte from kitchen!), various bathroom ideas as well as blinds, shutters and accessories. “Our showroom is unique in the Central Belt in that you can see kitchens, bathrooms, conservatories, the full spectrum of products in the one building” explains Derrick.

Whether your home improvement project is large or small, make 1st Choice Living on Glasgow Road, Bathgate, your first port of call to see the showroom, chat to their friendly staff and see how they can help. See advert opposite.

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Thought for the Month

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When we use the term stress, everyone knows what we are talking about. It's not just a state of mind but a process explaining the way we interact with the world around us and within us. We can often feel stress from pressures at work, others' expectation of us, time. Our thoughts can cause us stress as they are often unwanted and too many of them. The overwhelmed mind impacts on the body and incapacitates us to face life calmly and wholeheartedly.

Our conditioned response to stress is to be busy all of the time to avoid seeing what is there in our lives and minds and we think by doing this we avoid it. Unfortunately this is often counterproductive and things often get much worse by running away from them. The paradox is that when you turn toward and see what is there, stop and

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Releasing stress

By Tina Gilbert

be still, it begins releasing. How do we do this? By taking the opportunity to meet internal and external stresses that are causing the chaos, and meeting them with open-hearted curiosity and kindness.

How we perceive and respond to things determines how much stress we have.

If we don’t stop, look and listen to the signals we are being sent then we will travel down the road to meltdown. In mindfulness we can pay attention to what is occurring in each moment, tune into the physical body and learn to begin softening and releasing the tightness we habitually hold. Start the journey of releasing stress.

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

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Property Matters Buying on Instinct

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Recent research concurs with our own view that most buyers buy on instinct, typically viewing their eventual home no more than twice before making a decision to buy.

Buying a property certainly appears to be a decision of the heart over the head. In other words, the “I’ll know it when I see it” approach turns out to be quite reliable.

Despite the detail offered about their property by sellers when they instruct an estate agent to market their home, buyers actually register their preferences with a very broad brush indeed. They seldom, if ever, ask what type of boiler is at the property, or if there is a double wash basin in the bathroom or an aerial point in the sitting room before viewing it. These are small details which have little bearing on whether the buyer will find the property to be a suitable home.

Once certain non-negotiables, such as price, minimum amount of accommodation, and the general location of the property have been satisfied, buyers are primarily influenced by “How does it feel?” and “Could we be happy here?”. These elements are intangible, but if the right button has been pushed, virtually nothing will stop the buyer from wanting to buy the property.

Of course, the brain then tries to over-rule the heart, forcing the buyer to revisit the property, just to make sure. During this second viewing the buyer will take a more detailed look at the property, and may take more notice of the type of fittings and the structural condition.

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How to Choose the Right Hypnotherapist?

Choosing the right hypnotherapist will make all the difference to your treatment

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issue?” This question checks to see that your Hypnotherapist has the relevant experience for helping you.

Make sure that when you make initial contact with the Hypnotherapist that you ask some questions such as: “How many clients do you see per week?” A full-time hypnotherapist will be seeing over 10 clients per week and will quite possibly have their own clinic or therapy room.

Another good question to ask is: “Do you have direct experience of dealing with my

A good Hypnotherapist will be able to answer your questions over the telephone and should be able to set you mind at ease.

If not, then maybe they are not the right hypnotherapist for you and you should try contacting someone else. Also check out the Hypnotherapist's website. It should be informative and professional looking and should answer all your questions but if in doubt ask to meet the Hypnotherapist for a free consultation.

Any good Hypnotherapist will be delighted to give you a free consultation to allow you to ask any questions, see their place of work and set your mind at ease.

As a guide you should always make sure that the Hypnotherapist you choose is a member of a Professional Regulatory Body.

One of the biggest is the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC).

If your Hypnotherapist is a member you can be assured of a high level of professionalism and expertise, as the CNHC check to make sure that they hold relevant qualifications, insurance and that they undergo continuous professional development.

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Chrisselle's Column

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Like I mentioned last month, society is always changing, and these changes can be wonderful.

Youth Culture alone is one of the most diverse cultures that Scotland has, from school students to business owners and everything in between.

But, one thing that has passed itself onto Youth Culture from the generation before it is judgement; it does not matter who you are, or how successful you are, if you do something outwith the ‘norm’ then you are open to judgement.

Prime examples of this are when young people become parents, or leave a job that they’re unhappy in. What someone decides to do with their life, regardless of age, is their own choice and should not be seen as ‘up for discussion’ by the rest of society.

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Young people are going through enough at this point in their lives, is it really essential that everyone and their Aunt Maggie think it’s okay to discuss the decisions that they are making? Young people make mistakes, heck, humans make mistakes.

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“The idea behind this collaboration is to provide the same level of excellent service for all the family.” Alex Baxter of icare Pet Crem, Whitburn, is telling me about the new collaboration between his business and Browning's Funeral Directors. Alex set up his pet cremation service two years ago after being distressed at the lack of a sensitive and respectful cremation service for grieving pet owners. The new collaboration with Browning's Funeral Directors suggested itself as a way of providing a service for the whole family – pets included – as well as helping both businesses keep costs down for their clients. Browning's is a longestablished funeral directors and at their Whitburn premises they have arrangement rooms, viewing rooms and service rooms. icare Pet Crem is now based at the same location. Products such as caskets, urns, scatter containers and a range of memorial

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products are available for both services at Whitburn.

This is the first collaboration of its type in Scotland, although it has been more common in the United States for a while.

So far Alex reports positive reception to the idea. “Families that have used Browning's are pleased that they can now offer a service for pets too via icare Pet Crem.

For more information regarding funeral plans or arrangements for all members of the family, please visit our website or contact Alex, Gary or Eric on any of the numbers listed in the advert opposite.

Browning's Funeral Directors are here to help and advise in your time of need. Basic funerals start from £2400.

For more information see www.browningsfuneraldirectors.co.uk and www.icarepetcrem.co.uk

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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!

Number of places are limited so to book your discounted trial round (£10) and for further details phone Club on 0131 453 4911 Mon—Fri Pro shop on 0131 453 3555 Sat—Sun email: manager@baberton.co.uk website: www.babertongolfclub.com

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AniMalagic Joinery | Painting | Tiling | Sash Window Repairs etc

‘No job too small’...we will even change a light bulb.

Kris Keegan Proprietor

Dog grooming Livingston

Kris Keegan

07830 262123

e. info@westlothianhandyman.co.uk EH54 7DW w. www.westlothianhandyman.co.uk w.www.westlothianhandyman.co.uk

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

Proprietor 9 Rosehill Place t. 07988 682 609

t. 07988 682 609e. info@westlothianhandyman.co.uk Eliburn, Livingston

www.animalmagic.eu

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

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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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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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3 Turner Street, Bathgate, EH48 4AR Tel 01506 634056 or 07765 402012 nu-wallsdec@hotmail.co.uk

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Are looking for ’Super stars’ to be in :

Jesus Christ Superstar in May 2014 at Howden Park centre.

If you think you fit the bill then come along to our Open day on Sunday 20th October at 2.00pm Livingston United Parish Church Fells Rigg Livingston EH54 8AX

Sing the songs

Dance the dances Gentle Jesus Conniving Caiaphas

Jealous Judas

Mary Magdelene

Move the moves

Amazing Apostles

Charismatic Feel the emotion chorus

For more information contact Carol Collier membership@livingstonplayers.org.uk

Livingston players http://www.livingstonplayers.org.uk

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We now also sell vans!

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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✓Minor dents ChipsAway Available: Saturday 9am - 5pm Sunday 10am - 4pm

Franchisee Name now to arrange for Call ChipsAway F & N Georgeson now to arrange your free estimate

01506 871 01234 456 891 789 or 0800 028 7878 or visit www.chipsaway.co.uk

* £20 discount only applicable to bookings over £100 and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

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

Please produce advert at time of estimate.

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Chantilly Lace Opening Times

Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat 10am to 5pm Thurs 10 am to 8pm

Closed Sunday and Mondays

Tel: 01506 815561 chantillylacebridal@yahoo.co.uk

Specializing in bridal dresses & wedding party wear Bridesmaid & flower girl dresses veils, tiaras, crystal shoes & christening dresses

Bridal dresses start from £400 Cathedral veils start from £50 Bridesmaid dresses from £110 Flower girl & christening dresses start from £40

13 Hopetoun Street, Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland, EH48 4PA 46

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Style Column Winter Scarves '13

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The weather is turning and winter is well and truly on its way.

A scarf is one of my favourite winter accessories. You may not be able to splash out on a new winter coat this season. But a scarf is a great way to jazz up the old winter coat, giving a fresh new look and adding a bit of colour.

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1) Nessie Check Scarf £18, Accessorize

5) Astec Scarf £7.99, New Look

2) Ikat Jacquard Paisley 6) Leoperd Print Cape Scarf £22, Accessorize £30, Warehouse 3) Jumping Hare Scarf £18, TopShop

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Email india.neckel@btinternet.com Facebook Page India Neckel Personal Stylist

Professional guitar tuition For all ages and levels

Contact Mark on 01506 495812

www.gtrstuition.co.uk e: gtrs@sky.com

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Charity of the Month

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The British Red Cross Home from Hospital Service offers practical assistance to support individuals' initial recovery phase at home.

The aims of the Home from Hospital are: • Promoting self confidence and aiding readjustment following discharge • Facilitating an increased feeling of self worth • Promote a safe and secure environment within the home • Supporting a living environment which encourages good health and well being • Contributing to early discharge and the reduction of re-admission to hospital during the 6 week post discharge period Home from Hospital will ensure the views and wishes of the individual are reflected in a range of ways, in which practical assistance is provided within the scope of the service.

What does the Service do?

One of our full time co-ordinators will meet with the service user to arrange their support plan, which can include: • An environmental assessment of the home and garden • Identify small repair and maintenance work within the home • Assistance to help with paperwork and bills that have accumulated whistle in hospital • Shopping, collection of prescriptions • Offer advice on safety and security • Arrange temporary care for pets • Facilitate social engagements • Liaise with other support services • Offer carer breaks About our volunteers The British Red Cross provide appropriate training to all Health & Social care volunteers, ensuring they are competent to deliver a quality service. Volunteers are PVG checked and we take up two references.

Who can take advantage of the Service?

Users of the service will be confirmed as

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being fit for discharge from hospital, aged 65 years plus, reside within West Lothian and considered to be at increased risk of readmission to hospital or other care setting as a consequence of: • Experiencing a reduction in their abilities • Being considered vulnerable as a consequence of illness, disability or general frailty • Living alone or with minimal informal carer support • Having limited mobility • Showing signs of having limited self confidence, worth or lacking in motivation • Have a history of or be being treated for poor mental health • Having experienced a recent bereavement or significant life changing event

For more information please contact the Home from Hospital Service Coordinators on 01506 654652 or email: Laura Gracie LGracie@redcross.org.uk Kirsty Malone KMalone@redcross.org.uk Andrea Oliver AndreaOliver@redcross.org.uk Home from Hospital British Red Cross 1B Whitehill Industrial Estate, Inchmuir Road, Bathgate, EH48 2EP

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Spotlight on: Glenmore Mobility

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Service second to none, years of expertise and having possibly the largest range of scooters, riser recliners, electric beds and general mobility products in Scotland has resulted in a growing customer base for Glenmore Mobility, meaning expansion into our new, larger warehouse on the Whiteside Industrial Estate in Bathgate was essential.

Our new showroom boasts an impressive range of riser recliners and high chairs, many available for immediate delivery and with an extensive range of fabrics and a five year warranty on many of our British made chairs. Our new premises also offer an innovative and exclusive electric bed showroom where you’re certain to find a bed tailored to your needs.

Add to this our impressive range of try and buy scooters, powered and manual

wheelchairs and walkers, our free assessment and delivery service and a speedy turnaround that’s hard to beat and all culminate to make Glenmore’s new warehouse the one stop shop for mobility needs.

Also within our warehouse we have a workshop with engineers on hand for repairs and services. We have a call out service and with our envious reputation for after-sales care and services you know you're in safe hands here at Glenmore Mobility.

Opening hours are Monday to Friday 1pm to 5pm and Saturday 10am to 4pm. So be sure to pay us a visit at: Unit 4 Block 5, Whiteside Industrial Estate, Whitburn Road, Bathgate, EH48 2RX Junction 4 M8 01506 653 233 www.glenmoremobility.com

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Treat youself to a clean and shining new smile.

Good dental hygiene can effect your whole body and make you fee great.

Regular Hygiene £31 Air Gloss Polish £47 Smokers Turn back the Clock £65 If you would like an appointment please give us a call, we would love to see you

Telephone: 01506 857717

9 East Main Street Broxburn EH52 5AB

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Technology

Light up your life

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As we come into the winter, we start to need more light in our homes both day and night. There seemed little new in the lighting market for many years, but this has all changed now and from energy saving and long life to remote control, the technology has come out of the dark ages.

The most obvious change in lighting is the end of incandescent bulbs and the arrival of low energy lighting. While early CFL (compact fluorescent) bulbs were pretty horrible and couldn't be dimmed, today's models are far nicer and can even be bought with remote controls to dim and brighten them.

The big news though, is the rise of LED. Light-emitting diodes aren't just incredibly cheap to run; because they don't get as hot as other bulbs, they are much more versatile.

They're already a common sight in car headlamps, and you can replace most of your house's incandescent bulbs with LEDs for relatively little cash - including halogen downlighters, which were previously difficult and expensive to replace with LEDs. When you combine LEDs with sensors, things start getting interesting. For around £12 you can get LED motion detectors, which light up stairs and other potential hazard areas and a LED in an external motion-sensing security light will give you the same peace of mind as before without the enormous energy drain.

As technology gets smaller and cheaper, it also gets smarter. Wouldn't it be great if your lighting linked in to your wireless network and could be controlled by your

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Sensors, smartphones and serious savings

By Gary Marshall

phone? That's already available: Philips' Hue lightbulbs do just that, enabling you to change both brightness and colours - so you might use a gently brightening yellow glow to wake you in the morning, or point at a photo to get the lighting to match its colours. It'll be a while before such technology is every day affordable though - a starter pack will currently set you back £179 for one controller and three bulbs but it's still quite exciting.

Another exciting idea is Wemo, Belkin's wireless technology for home automation. You can already buy Wemoenabled plugs, and now you can buy Wemoenabled light switches.

Once again it isn't cheap - expect to pay around £39.99 for a light switch and the same for a plug socket that you can use to control table lamps - but the technology is interesting: you can combine Wemo with the “If This Then That” web service, so for example you could add a motion detector to switch on the hall light when you open the front door or get the light switch to activate at sunset each evening.

If you like the idea of motion sensors, light sensors or timers for your lighting but would rather not shell out for expensive smartphone-connected kit, you don't have to: a simple but effective motion and sound-sensing light switch will set you back less than £10, an electronic timer light switch will cost less than £10 and one with a built-in sensor will only cost a few pounds more. The smartphonecompatible hardware may have the wow factor, but lower-tech options won't give your wallet the "ow" factor.

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Recipe & Food Notes

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People have used vinegar in food, as a preservative and for their health for thousands of years. Most food cultures have their own vinegar.

Our word comes from French “vin aigre” or sour wine. However good vinegar is not just sour wine, great skill and controlled production is required.

Many flavours can be added to vinegar lemon peel, garlic, chilli, tarragon or mixed spices are the most common. Making flavoured vinegars is easy. It only requires sterile bottles, non -metallic seals, good quality vinegar and the fruit, herbs or spices preferred.

White wine vinegar seems to take herb flavours better than red wine vinegar, which is better with chilli or pickling spices. Fruit, for example raspberry, damson, blackberry or elderberry is better with red wine vinegar but lemon peel or flowers will be nicer with cider or white wine vinegar. Combine the ingredients you want to use in the clean bottles and leave for about one month to infuse. They will keep until the fruit or other flavouring is no longer covered.

Mushroom and Blackberry Vinegar salad starter 450g small cap mushrooms sliced black pepper, salt 1 onion finely sliced 5 tablespoons walnut or extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons blackberry vinegar chopped parsley, thyme or chives Bring the oil and vinegar to nearly boiling point and then pour over the seasoned vegetables. Leave to cool. Scatter the herbs on top. Eat with crusty bread.

Warm salads of carrots, spinach or finely sliced red cabbage can be made this way with the best vinegar to enhance the flavour.

Pickled eggs Excellent with autumn salads and cold meats.

12 cold, just hard boiled hen’s eggs or 24 quail’s eggs ,Shelled

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Vinegar

By Anne Pinkerton

1 ½ pts. Malt vinegar or distilled vinegar or cider vinegar 6 cloves garlic, peeled 1 level table spoon each white pepper-corns and allspice Small piece root ginger if liked Have a wide necked glass jar ready sterilized.

Boil the vinegar and spices gently for 10 minutes. Leave to go cold. Pack the eggs into the jar(s), cover with the vinegar. Leave the spices in if you wish or, for a milder brew, strain them out. Cover and leave to mature.

Keep in a cool dark place. Ready after a month.

Chutneys can be made from many vegetables or fruits, and are an ideal way of using up ripe or green tomatoes, courgettes, squash, plums or windfall apples (cut out any damaged or blemished parts).

At this time of year there are gluts. The other essential ingredients for successful chutneys are vinegar, sugar, salt and spice.

Added flavour can come from onions, chilli and garlic.

For safety reasons, always use stainless steel or aluminium pans for chutney. Always use clean, sterilized jars with plastic screw tops for preserving. Cellophane can be used under a metal screw-top to prevent it being rotted by the vinegar.

Tomato Chutney 3 kg ripe tomatoes skinned and deseeded 100g salt 6 large onions thinly sliced 250g soft brown sugar 6 green peppers de-seeded and finely sliced grated rind and juice 2 lemons 2 1/2 pts. Vinegar teaspoon each: ground ginger, pepper & mace Put all the ingredients in a large pan and simmer slowly till thick. This can take up to 2 hours. Put into jars and leave to mature for a month or more. Apples can be used in place of the peppers.

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

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Friday 25th October 3 course dinner, £10 pp, 5pm-9pm

Halloween Party

Thursday 31st October (3-6) 4pm-5.30 pm; (7-11) 6pm-8pm Call to book

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Scotland’s best German sausages!

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WURST Cafe & Takeaway

Door to door pickup & drop off Ironing and laundry service

www.wurstcafe.co.uk Monday-Saturday 9am-3pm

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We won’t be beaten on price www.tiptoplaundryservices.co.uk Quick 4hr turnaround available for a nominal fee. Phone Nicole for more details Mon - Sat service 8am - 5pm 01506 460773 07741 284006

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

Tip Top Laundry Services

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Covering Clackmannanshire, Edinburgh, Fife, the Lothian's and Perth & Kinross

Professional Oven cleaning service: ovens, ranges, hob, BBQ, microwaves or extractor unit. Gives us a call for a free no obligation quote.

Kuhne Ketchup, Senf & Curry-Ketchup

New Name, same great service! Alba Oven Cleaning is now part of The Clean Team

Telephone 01506 410530, www.thecleanteam-scotland.co.uk

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What’s On & Useful Info Edinburgh and Lothian Prostate Cancer Support Group Meeting Thursday 10th October, 7.00pm at the West Lothian Ability Centre, Carmondean Centre Road, Livingston (01506 774030). Speaker: Dr Mackie, GP- East Calder Surgery. He will talk about looking out for symptoms for early diagnosis and his experience with patients coping with the after-effects of their treatment. The meeting will provide an opportunity for recently diagnosed men concerned about treatment choice to have an informal chat with other men who have already experienced the various treatments and side effects etc. All those interested are very welcome.

For more info contact Charlie Hogg on 01506 845981 or Tom Lambie on 01506 844 884

October 2013 Sunday 3rd November Campbridge Pond Walk The people of Murieston have done a lot of good work around Campbridge Pond in the last few years.

Take a guided short walk around the ponds and woods, and find out why this site is so important to people and wildlife. Wellies or boots recommended. p61 www.muriestoncommunity.com. Suitable for all.

Meet: Small car park next to Albyn Drive, Murieston.

2pm – 3.30pm. Free

Saturday 19th October Almond Park Nature Walk Lots of improvements to this park in the last few years.

Our Ranger will guide you round, pointing out why it’s so important for wildlife and a great place to visit, relax or get active. Suitable for all. Meet: Livingston Rugby Club car park, Craigshill. 2pm – 3.30pm. Free.

Sunday 27th October 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, Almondvale Crescent, Livingston 10:30am – 1:30pm Wednesday 30th October Whole Body Balance fundraising event in aid of Ravelrig RDA See advert on page 25 for details.

31st Oct - 3rd November 2013 Halloween Tenpin Fun at Deer Park Come along in fancy dress and you will receive your game of bowling half price. Lots of scary food and drinks will be available. Trick or Treat! Golf Course Road, Livingston, EH54 8AB Thursday 31st October Children's Halloween Party at Coffee Cup Cafe 4pm-5.30 pm for 3-6 years, 6pm-8pm for 7-11 years.

118 Carmondean Centre, Deans, Livingston, EH54 8TD. Call 01506 238001 to book.

Saturday 2nd November Meadow Park fireworks, Bathgate.

Gates open 6.15pm, entertainment starts 6.30pm, display starts 7.30pm. £5 adults, £1 under 16, children under 5 free. No pets.

David Tyrrell, Spiritual Feng Shui for the body at the Stone Ring, 40 King St, Bathgate 12th October: Workshop 13th October: Demonstration of mediumship Please contact the Stone Ring on 07727 178701 for details.

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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)

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Clubs & Classes West Lothian 50 Plus Network New members always welcome for educational, social, recreational and cultural activities. Monthly meet-ups, visits and day trips. Over 25 different activity groups, including arts, crafts, walking, theatre etc.

See www.westlothian50plusnetwork.co.uk or call 01506 635510. Office hours Mon - Fri 10am - 2pm.

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

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

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

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.

Livingston FC Almondvale Stadium League players and juniors, social and corporate events.

Tel 01506 417000 or see www.livingstonfc.co.uk

Deans Community High School Playgroup Dean Community High School, Eastwood Park, Livingston Care and education for children from 2 years 6 months.

Mon-Fri 9.10am – 11.10 am term time. £20/week, or flexible days at £4/session (min of 2 per week).

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 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

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

The Livingston Players Amateur theatre company always pleased to welcome new members with or without experience. For more information please contact Carol, Memb. Secretary, on 01506 881398 or see www.livingstonplayers.co.uk

CRAIGSHILL Lodge Almondale Social Club – new!

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

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 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. Informal fortnightly meetings for support, information and activities. Membership and meetings free. For more info and for dates of this month's fortnightly meetings, contact Val on valsteward1msgroup@yahoo.co.uk or call 01506 201107. Fortnightly meetings are at the Ability Centre, Livingston, EH54 8PT on a Tueday 7pm–8.30pm.

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 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.

Livingston Camera Club Crofthead Farm Community Education Centre, Templar Rise, Dedridge, EH54 6DG Every Mon 7.15pm-9.30pm from early Sept to late May. (Summer syllabus between these dates). Evening activities incl. speakers, competitions, photo editing, studio and lighting classes. www.livingstoncameraclub. org.uk contact@livingstoncameraclub.org.uk Livingston South Community Church We are situated in the south of the town. Alternating venues for Sunday worship: Sunday 30th June 2013 Lanthorn, Kenilworth Rise, Dedridge. Sunday 7th July 2013 - Murieston Community Hall, Murieston. and alternately thereafter.

All services commence at 10am. Everyone welcome, check us out on Facebook or e-mail livingstonsouthcommunitychurch@gmail.com.

Charity number is SC044088.

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 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

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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

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

Crofthead Hickory House Playgroup Crofthead Community Education Centre, Templar Rise, Dedridge, EH54 6DG For children 2-3 years. Mon-Thurs 9.15-11.15 am term time. £4.25/day includes healthy snack. Preschool nursery also available for children 3-5 years funded by WLC. For more info call 01506 467650, email crofheadhickoryhouse@googlemail.com www.croftheadhickoryhouse.co.uk

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

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 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.

HOWDEN Braid House Day Centre Labrador Avenue, Howden Social activities for older members of the community.

Bowling, art, music. Drop-in service for people who can make their own way to Braid House and can have lunch and join in a range of activities. Cost £5. For more info contact 01506 430615 or see www.braidhouse.co.uk 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 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

MURIESTON Livingston South Community Church We are situated in the south of the town. Alternating venues for Sunday worship: Sunday 30th June 2013 Lanthorn, Kenilworth Rise, Dedridge. Sunday 7th July 2013 - Murieston Community Hall, Murieston. and alternately thereafter.

All services commence at 10am. Everyone welcome, check us out on Facebook or e-mail livingstonsouthcommunitychurch@gmail.com.

Charity number is SC044088.

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

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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

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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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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

October 2013 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

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

Graphic Novel Group - Thursdays at 6.30pm. Fortnightly from 3rd October.

Bookbug and Storytime - fortnightly on Tuesdays at 2.00pm Book Group - 31st October at 6.30pm

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

CUSTOMER ENQUIRY SERVICE now available providing a proactive approach to resolving all enquiries from the public at first point of contact, dealing with all types of enquiries from booking a bulky uplift to revenues and benefits

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

Carmondean Library

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’ facilities at this office.

E-BOOKS ARE HERE! You can now register online and download up to 6 e-books from the library website www.westlothian.librarybooks.co.uk - full instructions on login.

EMAGAZINES Free digital magazines available to all Library customers Popular publications available 24/7 Easily read on any internet-enabled device Go to – https:/www.rbdigital.com/westlothian/zinio EAUDIOBOOKS have arrived! – more information from your local library The library service is available 24/7, 365 days a year on www.westlothian.gov.uk

Every Saturday come and find out what’s going from 10.30am.

(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 Sat 09.00 – 13.00 BOOKBUG, NEW STORYTELLING and BOOKGROUP in October– please contact Library for more information CUSTOMER ENQUIRY SERVICE now available providing a proactive approach to resolving all enquiries from the public at first point of contact, dealing with all types of enquiries from booking a bulky uplift to revenues and benefits Opening Hours for this service only 9.30 – 17.30 Mon, Wed and Fri Tues, Thurs 9.30 – 19.30 Sat 9.30 – 12.30 CLOSED 1.00 till 2.00 everyday

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 Sat 09.00 – 13.00 Follow us on Facebook or Twitter.

Library Activities in October: Money Week/Better off West Lothian Friday 11th October, 1.30 – 3.30 Free advice on buying and selling on E-bay, Gumtree etc.

Money Box craft for children Creepy Activities for Halloween Saturday 26th October 10.00am

To advertise call Jenny on 07824 469266 or Charlene on 07772 941899

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