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FEATURE Livingston's Liquid Asset Style Column Jumpsuits '13 Technology Beat the utility bills

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The community magazine for Livingston

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

The cover story is all about Alechemy, a brewery in Livingston run by a local family – our writer Yvonne was lucky enough to go along and learn all about their beers and I believe sample some too!

There are quite a few short articles this month on various different local businesses, as well as the usual charity of the month, style, and other regular columns.

Don't forget to let us know if you have an event on in October, or you're involved in a community club that's not listed in our Clubs and Classes section - we'll make sure it's included next month.

Thanks for reading the Konect Directory and supporting local businesses!

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

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Contents Features Livingston's Liquid Asset Property Matters icare/Browning's Regulars Chrisselle's Column Style 60 second interview

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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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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: Alechemy brewers unloading spent malt from the Mash Tun. Alechemy, Brucefield Industy Park, Livingston

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Pool & Spa Services

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Williamsons Garden Centre Uphall, Broxburn EH52 6PA 01506 811170 www.dfmdesign.co.uk

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Established family firm with retail showroom. Celebrating 10 years of excellence in the supply of hot tubs, swim spas and chemicals plus the building of swimming pools and enclosures.

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Pool & Spa Services

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Pool & Spa Services

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Williamsons Garden Centre Uphall, Broxburn EH52 6PA 01506 811170 www.dfmdesign.co.uk

Williamsons Garden Centre Uphall, Broxburn EH52 6PA 01506 811170 www.dfmdesign.co.uk

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Established family firm with retail showroom. Celebrating 10 years of excellence in the supply of hot tubs, swim spas and chemicals plus the building of swimming pools and enclosures.

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Visit Our Exclusive New Showroom

Kitchens Bathrooms Conservatories Blinds & Shutters Windows & Doors Sun Lounges & Orangeries

FREEPHONE 0800 247 1187 6-10 Glasgow Road Bathgate EH48 2AA

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Freshly made finger sandwiches a Scones and individual cakes a Vintage bone china cups and plates a Tablecloths and accessories

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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.

Up to 40% OFF private dental treatment

We are now registering new NHS, Denplan and Private patients

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Feature

Livingston’s Liquid Asset

By Yvonne MacMillan

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There’s something brewing in the neighbourhood. Intrigued, I followed my nose and discovered Alechemy Brewing Limited in Livingston’s Brucefield Industry Park. The microbrewery is a family-run business passionate about craft beer and the art of beer- making.

At its helm is Head Brewer and Director, 36-year-old James Davies and the small, dedicated team includes his dad, Adam, Director and selfconfessed “general dogsbody”, and mum, Marion, who does the books.

Beer’s in the family’s blood – his sister, Lynne, runs The Grapes pub in East Calder where Alechemy beer is on tap. Locally, the Oatridge Inn, Uphall stocks it too.

James has a science background and has been making beer and experimenting with recipes like a Jamie Oliver of the beer world, since buying his first Home Brew kit at 18. He went to West Calder High School and Edinburgh University where he gained a masters degree in Chemistry, followed by 3 years studying for a PhD in Microbiology. This led to 6 years working in the pharmaceutical industry in Manchester and Loughborough before redundancy saw him head back to West Lothian, grabbing the chance of making a dream come true – starting up his own brewery.

The Alechemy team brew, on average, 3 times a week, 1640 litres per brew (10,000 pints). Mid-way through their second year of production there’s already talk of expansion in the air, as well as the smell of warm yeast. Their tally of beers so far runs to 26 – five permanent, the rest are seasonal and rotational.

James gives me a tour of the 3,500 sq foot premises. Upstairs in a storage area, the

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stars of Alechemy’s beer recipes are kept.

Bulging sacks of malted barley are lined up and boxes of hops piled high. Peering into open sacks, I see the grain varies from pale-coloured to black as treacle. “Have a taste,” says James. I try the blackest grain – it tastes like burnt toast. “That’s used in making stout.” He tells me there are 250 malted grains to play around with, different ones give sweetness and colour to a recipe – stacks of possibilities for new recipes then. Hops are the flowers of a climbing vine and have herbal, citrus or floral properties – there’s a vast choice of varieties.

The microbrewery sources hops worldwide, from Britain (Kent), America, Australia and Slovenia (to name a few). Hops mainly add aroma to the beer, but flavour and bitterness too.

An open box smells gloriously of lemons and sunshine.

Downstairs is the hub of the beer-making process and a line of gleaming, stainless steel cylindrical tanks called a Mash Tun, a Copper and a Fermenter stand ready.

“Beer is very acidic,” says James, “you need to use a certain grade of stainless steel, otherwise it’ll rust.” The brewing process begins with the raw ingredients - malted barley and water plus a little of the brewer’s heart and soul – going into the Mash Tun (it holds 1400 litres), this is heated to an exact temperature and left to steep for an hour – it smells like Ovaltine - hot, malty and comforting.

After steeping, it pours into the neighbouring tank, the Copper - where it’s boiled for an hour, sterilising it and removing the protein so you have a clear beer (not doing this would leave the beer looking and tasting muddy says James).

Irish Moss, a type of seaweed, added at this stage also helps to remove the protein. Hops are added at various stages in the process in what looks like giantsized teabags.

From the Copper, the liquid’s pumped into the Fermenter where it’s cooled to 18 degrees, yeast added and left for a week. Malts and hops may get star

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billing in the recipes but without yeast the magic wouldn’t happen - it triggers the fermentation process by turning sugars in the malt into alcohol. Finally, the beer is separated from the yeast and put into conditioning tanks in the Cold Room for another week to carry on fermenting – there are 8 more stainless steel tanks in here, ice-cold to the touch, each one holds a different type of beer. Any chance of a brewing disaster? “If you follow chemistry rules,” says James, “you’ll be fine.”

Ready for dispatch, the beer leaves the brewery in cask-conditioned barrels (72 pints per barrel) destined for most of Edinburgh’s independent pubs as a guest beer, plus UK-wide pubs (a regular shipment to a London pub leaves while I’m there), or off it goes to a bottling plant in Cumbria. The company’s eyecatching logo, bottle and pump labelling designs are the work of Broxburn artist, Alan Thompson.

Alechemy have a smaller scale pilot plant where recipe formulation is tried out in smaller batches of up to 100 litres. The first 3 beers produced by the microbrewery are named after local landmarks - Cairnpapple, Five Sisters and Cockleroy. His personal favourite? “Five Sisters, it has a biscuity malt with a piney (pine needles) flavour,” he says.

And for getting rid of waste the brewery has a neat solution. The spent grain and hops are picked up by a local smallholder who uses the grain for cattle feed – they love its sweetness - and the hops as a crop mulch.

the finished product!

Alechemy’s Master Brewer works flat out, and all hours, but it’s a labour of love and he gets a real buzz when customers tell him, “That’s good beer. Keep up the good work.” Even the cows give it the thumbs up.

The beer names Cairnpapple Hill (312m), roughly a mile north of Bathgate, is considered one of the most important prehistoric sites in mainland Scotland containing evidence of a Neolithic ceremonial site and BronzeAge burials. Closes for season 30th September.

Cockleroy Hill, near Beecraigs Country Park, has on its 278m summit a BronzeAge hill fort known as Wallace’s Bed or Wallace’s Cradle. Cockleroy means “the hat of the kings”.

The Five Sisters near West Calder is the most distinctive of West Lothian’s bings.

The multi-peaked bing is the result of almost a century of accumulated waste from the old Westwood oil shale mine.

The Five Sisters has been designated a Scottish Industrial Heritage Site.

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Winter Warmer Golf Offer Valid from 01/11/13 – 28/02/14

Tea/Coffee & a breakfast roll on arrival, 18 holes of golf & a 1 course lunch.

East Course £30 per person West Course £25 per person Contact Golf on 0131 335 8010

Kids Golf Coaching 6 weeks term for £36 ages 5 & up Under 5’s class £30 Call Scott Dixon on 07931 176 154

Dalmahoy, A Marriott Hotel & Country Club Kirknewton, EH27 8EB. T: 0131 333 1845 MarriottDalmahoy.co.uk DalmahoyGolf.com

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Property Matters

Plans for a Successful Sale

By Craig Turpie

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more practical than one impressively large one, particularly when there is a family to consider. Only floorplans can accurately relay how the accommodation actually “works” in practice, illustrating how it could complement the needs of a buyer.

Few estate agents use floor plans in their property particulars, yet research by leading property portal Rightmove has shown that properties with floor plans on their website receive 60% more leads than properties without. This confirms that buyers overwhelmingly prefer them to the usual write-up and written dimensions, and there are several good reasons behind this preference.

Firstly, where several properties are competing for a buyer’s attention, a schedule with a floorplan makes an immediate impression. The layout of a property is a major consideration when choosing a new home, and cannot adequately be described by words and room sizes alone. It is the relationship between the rooms in a property that can make the difference between a comfortable and attractive home and a purely functional one. This relationship is enhanced in many instances by the latest 3D and interactive floor plans available.

People make buying decisions on how a property “feels” as much as they consider its size. Several smaller rooms are often

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Conversely, in instances where a floor plan alerts a purchaser to a blatantly unsuitable property, fruitless viewings can be avoided. This helps to improve the ratio of viewings that actually become sales, saving a great deal of time and frustration. There are also examples of buyers having bought a property that might have otherwise appeared unsuitable, but the floorplan helped them to visualise adaptability in the accommodation that encouraged them to view.

Floorplans suggest an open approach to property marketing. No longer do buyers have to translate euphemistic “agentspeak”. After all, the agent’s job is simply to match the right buyer to the right property without recourse to flowery misdescription, saving everyone time, and reducing the stress of moving home.

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The Livingston market is very buoyant and buyers are becoming frustrated at the lack of properties for sale available on the market. We are so confident of selling your property that we are offering to reduce our sales fee by 50% if we don’t sell your property in the first 10 weeks of marketing.*

www.turpies.com Telephone: 01506 668448 * Terms & conditions apply.

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Spotlight on: The Stone Ring

Reiki • Tai Chi Reflexology • Aromatherapy • Crystal Healing • Swedish Massage • Cranial Sacral Massage • Indian Head Massage

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Enter into a world full of spirit, healing and heightened reality whilst expanding your mind through the realms of what was, what is, what is yet to come and what you can’t even begin to imagine. We offer a range of classes and courses designed to develop and strengthen the body, the mind and the spirit. Choose whichever suits you. Or try them all.

The shop itself hosts a world of gifts born of desire, where Dreamcatchers move gently as you walk through the door, Buddhas of all imaginations sit proud and angels wing themselves throughout the crowd. Delve into the fantastical where knights and wizards fight dragons for their crystals and the fairies, some naughty some nice, watch amused and the sirens reach out to entice. Browse through cabinets of beautiful jewellery, candles, incense and oils, sparkling crystals large and small, angel and tarot cards, spiritual healing and self help books and lots more to make you smile.

Upcoming events September: • Crystal Oracular Connection September 13th • Crystal Healing Level 1

September 14th & 15th • Angelic Connection

September 20th • Crystal Healing Course September 21st & 22nd • Gill Mindfulness Tasters September 26th & 29th October & November: • October - David Tyrell spiritual Feng Shui for the body, Demonstration of mediumship • November 30 - Most Haunted Chris Conway’s Learn mediumship Please contact The Stone Ring for times and more details.

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Classes available in: West Calder, Livingston, Linlithgow, Murieston, Ratho and South Queensferry

Instructor : Susan Douglas Pilates & Fitness Expert: classes & personal training, plus instructor training, assessing & mentoring.

Specialising in sciatica, ante & post natal, osteoporosis, back problems, MS & arthritis

Contact Susan on 07415 980812 susan.douglas231@gmail.com www.douglaspilates.co.uk

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Thought for the Month

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If you had to consider one thing or piece of advice to give a young adult from your life experience, what would it be?

Take a moment to think about perhaps what has created a change within you, a moment of insight, something that has helped you develop and grow as a person. I will share one of my thoughts with you and a few of others I asked.

When I reflect on certain situations and experiences I have encountered along the way, I realise I often wanted to change things because it wasn't what I wanted, I often wanted it my way, to control events. This often caused inner conflict which presented itself in the form of strong emotional reaction, possibly even explosive outbursts. When you stop and reflect on this type of encounter what follows is often guilt and shame.

What I have discovered is that pausing,

Reflecting on life

By Tina Gilbert

backing off, looking at things from a different perspective moves you towards acceptance of difficulty and moves you away from always seeking preferred experience. How would it be to accept a difficult experience instead of fighting it? You might feel calmer and more at peace.

Other words of wisdom include: don't give up on something you believe in, have determination. Listen to your inner world and the signals it sends you, not bowing to external pressure. Be honest in life. Enjoy every moment as if it were your last and if you see someone without a smile, give them yours.

What would your advice be?

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

Summer feet!

For an appointment call

01506 466 006 Livingston Chiropody & Podiatry 4 Bankton Square Murieston Livingston EH54 9EY

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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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you have direct experience of dealing with my issue?” This question checks to see that your Hypnotherapist has the relevant experience for helping you.

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.

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

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.

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Chrisselle's Column

The family of the 21st century

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when you broke up with your ex or went through a hard time at work?

Society changes every generation, and it would look like not only our society but also our needs and wants as humans are changing. Family used to be what the world revolved around, but with more and more families breaking up and us becoming more and more reliant on our friends – be them best friends from school, family friends or even friends we have met online, there is definitely substance to the saying: “The family of the 21st century is made up of friends, and not relatives.”

Sharing genes does not necessarily make you family; the ability to love and support each other is the thing that makes you family. How many relatives do you have that you haven’t seen since that last awkward family gathering? Now how often have you seen the friends that mean the world to you? Who was there

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By Chrisselle Mowatt

Life is too short to spend it waiting on people accepting you for who you are, or for trying to get on with people that you simply don’t get on with. Spend your life with the people you love, and the people who love you for being who you are.

Nobody should ever feel the need to change any part of themselves for the happiness of other people – even those that you share genes with, the only thing you can do is be the best version of yourself that you can possibly be, and the most important part about being that, is that you make sure you’re being the best version of yourself for you and not anyone else.

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

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Style Column Jumpsuits ‘13

By India Neckel

Jumpsuits are everywhere at the moment, but I think most people forget about them. They're such versatile pieces and work really well on all body types. Great for work, casual and play.

Here’s how the celebrities are wearing them and the equivalents you can buy at The Livingston Centre!

Cameron Diaz – Satin T-shirt Jumpsuit £58 @ TopShop

Fern Cotton – Crepe Dungarees £38 @ Dorothy Perkins

Miley Cyrus – Red Jumpsuit £36 @ TopShop

If you would like style advise or a personal styling session.

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

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Spotlight on: Kumon

Ensure your child’s new school year gets off to a confident start with Kumon

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It is common for children to start their new school term with fresh notebooks and a crisp new uniform, but it is just as important to ensure they are equipped with the most vital tools needed for a successful year ahead; a good grip on the core subjects of maths and English and the learning skills required for academic progression.

At your local Livingston Study Centre, Kumon offers individualised maths and English study programmes tailored to all ages and abilities. Established for over 50 years, the Kumon programmes enable children to develop their study skills and confidently tackle advanced work.

Kumon develops children through the acquisition of independent learning skills,

rather than teaching in the conventional sense. Through daily study of the Kumon programmes, your child will develop the ability to learn for themselves so they do not become dependent on – or limited by – the skills and knowledge of others.

Kumon is the UK’s largest supplementary education provider, with over 68,000 students studying at more than 680 study centres. The Livingston Study Centre is located at Lanthorn Community Complex, where there is also a library on site.

The new school year is an ideal time to take advantage of a Free Assessment and enrol your child at your local Kumon centre.

For more information, or to book a Free Assessment, contact Ella Ritchie on 01506 202737.

Kumon’s maths and English study programmes work to develop your child’s confidence and independent study skills so they excel throughout the new term and beyond.

To unlock your child’s potential, contact your local Instructor for a Free Assessment.

Livingston Study Centre Ella Ritchie 01506 202 737 kumon.co.uk

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Pain-free dentistry ... ...in an atmosphere of care and trust at No 9 Dental Practice 9 East Main Street Broxburn EH52 5AB

If you would like an appointment please give us a call, we would love to see you

Telephone: 01506 857717

Shortlisted for

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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

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

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Hairstyling Ladies and Gents Hairstyling Bridal hair specialists

15% student discount

15% off any service

valid with student card

*excluding hair extensions*

available all week

with this voucher

Golf Specific Fitness for the Amateur & Professional player - Evaluations - Personal Training - Golf Fitness Classes More info at

www.inswingfitness.com 07809 531951

or phone

The Wellbeing Centre in Carmondean has

rooms available to rent Would be suitable for self employed Holistic, Physio, Chiropractor, Pilates, Hair Extention Technician, Sports, yoga, Reiki therapist, Counselling.

12 Union Square, West Calder, EH55 8EY

01506 872788

For further information, please contact Janet on 07908 413126

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D.GREAVES LANDSCAPE GARDENERS

Kirknewton

No obligation FREE QUOTES Local Business

Fencing • Decking • Removals Regular Garden Maintenance • Garden Design • Clearance and more....

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Services:

The Aerial Man CCTV

Digital Aerial Installation Satellite dish realignments TV/plasma set ups Multi-room systems Discrete cabling & dish positioning Foreign satellite installation Pub & club systems Freesat/Freeview.

Home and commercialprotect your family and property with our discrete camera systems-traditional style camera or subtle dome cameras. Incorporate your smartphone or pc to view your property from anywhere. Having a CCTV system often brings down insurance premiums too.

Tel:

0131 344 0218 07770 912 188

sales@aerialmanedinburgh.co.uk

Ask about our special offers

Over 16 years experience All work guaranteed

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Red Hot

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

01506 630036

Loca family l -ru busine n ss

redhotwindows@btconnect.com

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

26 years experience All aspects of joinery, from fitting a lock to fitting a kitchen ● Rejuvenate your kitchen with new worktops and doors ● Real wood and laminate floors supplied and fitted ● Bespoke fitted wardrobes and units ● Decking and sheds built to your specification

Tel: 01506 491399 Mobile: 07879 462298 Free quotes available on request

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60 second interview with Mr Lutfi Gok Tailoring ~ Alterations ~ Dry Cleaning

1 hour service available

21 Almondvale Centre, Livingston, EH54 6NB

01506 438 000

29 Dalry Road, Edinburgh, EH11 2BQ

0131 346 4555

stitchexpress@gmail.com | www.stitchexpress.co.uk

Tip Top Laundry Services

Door to door pickup & drop off Ironing and laundry service 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

Lutfi Gok manages Stitch Express in Livingston Centre and Dalry road, Edinburgh. He lives in Bathgate, West Lothian How long have you lived in this area?

I have lived in Bathgate for 12 years and have managed our established Edinburgh shop since 2004. I was excited to open a new shop in Livingston Centre in 2011, to offer a tailoring service that I know was much needed in this area.

What do you like about working in Livingston?

Livingston has a good community feel, our customers are friendly and appreciate our service. The Centre offers a wide shopping variety, mostly in retail and from this we get good custom. Other stores within the Centre are also helpful and we all work well together.

What do you do when you're not busy running your business?

As we are open 7 days, I don’t get a lot of free time, so when I do get the opportunity I like to catch up with a bit of fishing. I am also involved with fundraising for various charities. My favourite catch up time is watching Storage Wars and Pawn Stars on the History Channel.

Who is your business or personal hero?

My wife. Although we don’t always agree!!!!, she has supported me when times are hard and advised on areas of developing the business.

One thing you couldn't do without?

My iPhone and laptop. My wife would also agree with this.

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Choice of International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme or SQA Qualifications for S5/S6 pupils

School Bus pick-up at Haymarket Station

Financial help available for P7 and S1 entry, including free places

West Lothian School Bus stops at East Whitburn, West Calder, Livingston, East Calder, Kirknewton, Bol o Bere and Balerno

George Watson’s College Colinton Road Edinburgh EH10 5EG 0131 446 6000 admissions@gwc.org.uk

www.gwc.org.uk George Watson’s College is administered by the Edinburgh Merchant Company Education Board, a charity registered in Scotland SC009747

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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Spotlight on:

icare Pet Crem and Browning's Funeral Directors

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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

A new collaboration

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.

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Dog grooming Livingston

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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

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Braekirk Decorator’s

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64 Braekirk Avenue, Kirknewton, EH27 8BL

Interior and Exterior work Wallpaper hanging

Call Willie Jamieson 07779 186298 maryjamieson64@googlemail.com

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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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Nu - Walls Qualified in all aspects of painting, decorating & plastering ■ internal plastering ■ external/internal painting & decorating ■ ceiling / wall replacement ■ coving All estimates free, insurance quotes welcome Established 1985 3 Turner Street, Bathgate, EH48 4AR Tel 01506 634056 or 07765 402012 nu-wallsdec@hotmail.co.uk

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I provide expert advice on all building projects with a free consultation to determine viability.

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

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Mackenzie Contracts Complete bathroom fitting

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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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Charity of the Month A specialist centre in Livingston providing care and support for people with dementia and their families.

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The Rosebery Centre was established in 1985 and covers a wide catchment area including Livingston, Broxburn, Uphall, Pumpherston and the Calders. People with dementia are referred for day care and other forms of support. We continually strive to reach the 'gold standard' for dementia support services through our day to day practice in the Centre, carer support, staff and volunteer training, a multidisciplinary approach and our involvement in research into dementia. We cater for 45 people each week, 15 each day over three days.

The daily programme at the Rosebery Centre is activity-led and focuses on the individual needs of clients. The main objective is to facilitate social interaction and stimulation for the person with dementia in a homely, domestic environment and also to provide carer support and assistance. At the end of each day the Centre staff and volunteers review for each person attending, their memory, concentration, participation, interaction and how their appetite has been.

This information is passed on to carers which offers a means of reality orientation at home. We ensure that there is a continuous assessment of client and carer's needs.

We organise Carer's Support Groups and provide support to carers on an individual basis involving information, counselling or practical support. It is sometimes possible for the Centre to provide a sitter service to allow carers respite. We offer a bereavement support service following the death of a client.

The Centre has an annually elected management committee made up of people who have an interest in dementia either through personal experience as a carer or through professional expertise. The Centre is staffed by a Manager and an Assistant Manager/Activities Leader and there is also a part time Admin Assistant and resident Music Therapist. Each day there is a team of trained volunteers who work with clients on a one-toone basis in order to provide a stimulating and

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Rosebery Centre enjoyable experience.

The Centre works closely with both healthcare and social work agencies through which referrals are made - an allocations panel meets monthly to decide on placement of clients. Anyone wishing to refer should contact the centre manager for further information. We meet the Care Inspectorate Standards of Care and currently hold excellent grades in this regard. The Centre has received numerous awards and is widely recognised as a Centre of excellence. In 2003 the Centre was selected to receive the Queen's Golden Jubilee Award for voluntary service.

Our aims: To provide mental and physical stimulation to people with dementia through a range of specialist activities in a domestic environment.

To provide carers and families with help and support through a variety of services.

To provide appropriate training programmes for volunteers and carers.

Some quotes: "I have dementia and the Rosebery helps me understand my illness" - a member.

"The Rosebery is better than a gin and tonic!"

- a volunteer.

"I was so impressed I asked to become a volunteer on the day my husband did not attend. I am making new friends and receiving support." - a carer.

"I attend the Carers Support Groups and never miss a meeting. These meetings provide a social stimulus and are also full of useful advice and information." - a carer.

Reminiscence Boxes and Volunteers The Centre is presently compiling Reminiscence Boxes and would be delighted to receive donations of any small 'old time' articles that can be used for reminiscence therapy.

Anyone interested in offering their services as a volunteer or who would like further info about dementia should contact Nancy Burgoyne, Manager, on 01506 497046.

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Body Shop

Phone 07500 557190

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Technology

The gadgets that'll save you cash and do your bit for the planet too

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mode, and there's an equivalent for PCs. Expect to pay £21 for a TV standby saver and around £16 for a PC one. The Energy Saving Trust also recommends the WAHL Eco Kettle, which uses 60% less energy than a normal kettle - but don't spoil the savings by boiling more water than you actually need.

Beat the utility bills With summer already a distant memory, energy companies are rubbing their hands with glee.

Cooler weather means bigger energy bills. Time to review a few energy saving devices then.

You don't need to spend a fortune: some of the most effective changes are the simplest. For example, one of the best bill-busters is to replace existing bulbs with low-energy ones. Halogen bulbs are better than incandescent ones, but LED bulbs are better still: for example in a typical 6-light kitchen spotlight, you can replace six 50W halogen bulbs with six 3W LEDs - so the total energy use would drop from 300W to just 18W. Look for "warm white" LEDs if you want a natural light: some LEDs have a bluish light, an effect not everybody likes. Note if you want dimmable lights you'll need dimmable bulbs and LED-friendly dimmer switches.

Don't forget about batteries either: swapping from normal batteries to rechargeable ones can save you hundreds of pounds in a relatively short space of time: according to Which? magazine, you could save as much as £500 over 100 charges.

While the bulbs do cost more than traditional ones the price is coming down, and they last much longer than even halogens, so they'll pay for themselves quickly and save you money over a long period of time. If you have an outdoor security light, consider swapping that too: while halogen security lights can use 400W or more, LED ones can be surprisingly bright with bulbs rated at just 10W.

Cutting down your gas usage isn't quite as simple, but it's still possible. Fitting a flow regulator such as the £5 Showersave to your shower slashes the amount of hot water your showers use, and the £25 Radiator BOOster can reduce the time it takes to heat a room, cutting energy usage in the process. Shower flow reducers can reduce your bills if you're on a water meter too, as can the Hippo water saver, which reduces the amount of water used to flush your toilet.

Turning things off can slash your energy usage too, and computers are particular offenders. Investing in the Ecobutton, which costs around £15, can pay for itself very quickly: press it when you take a break and it'll put your PC into the most energy efficient standby mode. For TVs, a TV standby saver can put all your home entertainment kit to sleep when you put the TV into standby

For really big savings on gas, give some thought to a new boiler: by replacing a D-rated boiler with an A-rated one, you could save around £181 per year in a typical detached house. If that's a step too far, don't forget the obvious, affordable options: you'll save a fortune by insulating your house if its current insulation isn't up to scratch and by turning the thermostat down a notch. You'll find that energy efficiency work is often subsidised by government grants, and you might even be able to have it done for free.

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Recipe & Food Notes

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Sugar is as vital to the human diet as salt, existing in one form or other in all living creatures. Like salt it is also a health hazard if over used; excess of sugar in the diet leads to overweight, rotten teeth and among other disease, diabetes and heart attacks.

Most of the world’s sugar is still refined from sugar cane which is a grass-like plant. Since the Napoleonic era Europe has grown more and more of its own sugar from Sugar Beet (Beta Vulgaris), a relative of beetroot. Because Britain was so involved in the West Indies it was slow to develop sugar from beet. It was not until the 1920’s that production and processing became organised. Now Europe is the world’s third largest producer of sugar and we still need to import more. Today each of us in Scotland consumes about 40kg of sugar each year.

The sugar we buy is all made from the refined liquid extracted from plant juices. The least refined is molasses, good in gingerbread and used to preserve hams, then the dark soft Muscovado used in fruit cakes and toffee , pale primrose and so on till you reach white caster sugar which is so fine it melts easily in sauces and sponge cakes. Sugar Cubes were patented in UK by Tate and Lyle in 1872.

Some skill is needed when using sugar in cookery because at different temperatures it gives varying tastes and textures. When making cakes, biscuits, jams, syrups or sweets it is important to weigh the ingredients; using the correct proportions makes the difference between a crumble topping and a light sponge cake. The temperature for toffee and the setting point of jam is only a few degrees different, but vital. Sugar is also an interesting seasoning: tomatoes in any guise benefit from a little, as do rich meat stews with wine in their sauce.

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Sugar is a very good medium for preserving food. Jams, bottled fruit, chutney, and fruit syrups using sugar can be made at home, with a little skill and attention to detail, to bring variety to the diet and preserve summer fruits.

Meringues These are standing up sugar. If cooked slowly, almost only dried out, they are crunchy and keep for a week or so. If cooked quickly as a topping to a fruit pie, there is a beautiful goo under and crisp surface.

For each 1 large egg white 2oz sugar. (This is usually translated as 55g, but use slightly under rather than over the amount).

There must be NO egg yellow in the white if you want to make meringue. The fatty yellow prevents the white bulking up as you whip it.

When separating white from yellow it is best to do it over a separate cup or glass and then collect the whites in a scrupulously clean bowl.

The yellows can be kept, covered in water, for a day or two in the fridge, to be used in custards, cakes or bread.

Whip the whites until they stand in peaks, then, a spoonful at a time, sprinkle the sugar over the whites as you whip them. Continue till all the weighed sugar is incorporated and then whip some more till very stiff and glossy.

Cover a baking tray with non-stick paper and spoon out blobs of mixture . Three eggs will yield 20 medium meringues. Bake in a very slow oven 110oC for 2-3 hours till dry and pale biscuit coloured, turn off the oven and leave them in to go completely cold. Offer with fresh berries, fruit compote or sandwich together with whipped cream.

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Summer fruit jam 500g mixed fruit (strawberries, red, black or white currents, raspberries and/or gooseberries) Juice of 2 lemons. The juice is to bring out the flavour AND help setting, especially if you use more strawberries than other fruit.

500g granulated sugar.

Put all the fruit in a china, glass or stainlesssteel bowl. Cover with the sugar. Leave aside for 24 hours. The juices will have started to run and begun to dissolve the sugar. When you think about it give it a turn with a wooden spoon to encourage this.

Put everything into a large saucepan scraping in every last drip. SLOWLY raise the heat under the pan so the sugar dissolves and liquid syrup is made. Then raise the heat and boil till the setting point is reached. Stir the jam to prevent sticking or burning. This will take about 10 minutes boiling. Test by putting a small amount of jam on a cold saucer and see if it will ruckle up when you push the surface.

When this happens setting point is reached.

Take off the heat and pot into clean glass jars and seal with cellophane or screw tops. Do not try to cook large quantities of jam at one go, up to 1.5kg of fruit at a go will be fine.

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

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

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What’s On & Useful Info Friday 6th September Creatures Of The Night Meet the rangers for a evening walk to look and listen for Almondell’s nocturnal residents.

Will you spy bats, unearth owls and discover badger tracks?! Bring a torch and wrap up warm. Suitable for: All. Meet: Visitor Centre, Almondell & Calderwood Country Park Time: 8pm – 9.30pm. Cost: Adult £3.31, Child £2.28 Sunday 29th September Food For Free What tasty treats has Almondell woodland to offer? Suitable for: All. Meet: Visitor Centre, Almondell & Calderwood. Time: 2pm – 3pm.

Cost: Adult £3.30, Child £2.30 Sunday 29th September 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 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.

September 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’ facilities at this office.

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Art Competition Are you a Secret Artist?

Are you aged 50+? Do you live or work in West Lothian?

Age Scotland and West Lothian Council are joining forces to hold an Art Competition with the theme ‘Stronger’ and would love to hear your story of growing stronger as you age.

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All entries should be posted or handed in to Howden Park Centre, Livingston by Monday 9th September. Please mark all entries with your name, address, phone number, email, title of work and type of art form (e.g. poem, painting, carving).

You can express your story in any art form you like, such as carving, crochet, painting, poetry, short story or needlecraft.

For more information pick up a leaflet from your local Age Scotland shop or contact : Laura on 01506 853951 or laura.dunkel@agescotland.org.uk or Len on 01506 773873 or len.mccaffer@westlothian.gov.uk

The best entries will be included in an exhibition which will be displayed in the windows of the local Age Scotland shops.

The exhibition will be in the Broxburn shop from 3rd to 16th October and in the Bathgate shop on 17th -31st October.

Due to display space, written work should not be longer than 500 words, visual work should not be larger than A2 and 3D work should not be larger than 29.7cm x 21cm x 21cm.

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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

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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 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.

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

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.

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. 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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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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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

September 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 Sat 09.00 – 13.00 BOOKBUG and BOOKGROUP in September – please contact Library for more information

Craigshill Health Centre, The Mall, Craigshill, EH54 5DY. Tel: 01506 432621

Customer Information 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.

Murieston Medical Practice, Hamilton Square, Murieston, Livingston EH54 9JZ. Tel: 01506 461 464 www.murieston.scot.nhs.uk

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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 09.00 – 20.00 Tues & Thu 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.

Graphic Novel group Thur 5th Sept 6.30pm Tues 10th Sept 2pm Book Bug Storytime Wed 11th Sept 10.30am Storytime Wed 18th Sept 10.30am Book Bug Tues 24th Sept 2pm Storytime Wed 25th Sept 10.30am Book Group Thur 26th Sept 6.30pm Every Saturday come and find out what’s going from 10.30am Library Focus Group Thursday 26th September 6.30pm You speak, we listen – have your say on the Library – this is your Library service and your opinion really matters to us.

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.

Storytime Autumn activity Book & a blether Storytime Storytime Bookbug for the under 3’s Flower activity

Fri 6th Sept 2.30pm Sat 7th Sept 10.00am Tues 10th Sept 3.30pm Thur 19th Sept 11.00am Fri 20th Sept 2.30pm Tues 24th Sept 11.30am Sat 28th Sept 10.00am

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 COMING SOON – more information available nearer launch date.

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

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