Kirknewton

Karen Stewart 01506 882880 karen136wlc@yahoo.co.uk Kirknewton and East Calder Guild next meeting is Tuesday October 18 at 7.30pm. It will be a Guild Fellowship Evening with a Harvest Supper. Guild meets in East Calder Church Hall at 7.30pm on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. We have a very varied programme. We would welcome anyone, male or female, who might be interested in any of the above items on our programme to come along and join us, they would be made most welcome. West Lothian Financial Inclusion Network offer advice on money matters and benefits, every Friday from 10am-noon at The Green Room. WLFIn The energy advice worker for WLFIN, Ian McIntosh is carrying out home visits for anyone requiring basic energy saving advice and help with utility bills. To make an appointment please contact Ian on 01501 771775 or email ian@wlfin.org.uk Simply Play at Kirknewton provides award winning afterschool childcare in Kirknewton. They are based in Kirknewton Primary school and collect children from the school. For vacancies and further information please call the club manager Hazel on 07871 791000. Drop In to The Green Room each week day morning for a cup of tea or coffee and a chat between 9-1pm. The session is supported by a local volunteer. Lap tops are available for use, Ipad mini’s as well as KOBO readers. Our eco-friendly building is

cosy and warm so feel free to pop in and find out what is happening in the local community. Kirknewton Youth Club is a weekly group for S1-S6 young people. The group is supported by a team of local volunteers and the Kirknewton Community Development Trust Youth and Volunteer Coordinator who provide fun and engaging activities for the young people of the village. So far the group has done a card trick workshop, cookery sessions and pizza night! Encourage your child along each Friday evening from 6-8pm, £1 in the Green Room.

Playgroup is held in the Village Hall on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-11.15am during term time, cost £5 per child. We are a happy, friendly and safe drop off playgroup for children aged 2-4 and a half.

Cycling Interested in cycling? Would you like to try cycling but don’t have a bike? Want to give it a go? Want to learn some basics on how to maintain your bike? Then come along to the Dale Hub on Wednesdays from 6pm-7.30pm. The Dale Hub is situated at Unit 26 Bathville Business Centre, Armadale Industrial Estate, Armadale, EH48 2ND - Telephone: 01501 733248.

Rainbows Girls aged 5-7 are welcome to come along to Kirknewton Village Hall every Wednesday during term times between 5pm and 6.15pm. Contact Gill on 07816880175 or 883261.

Brownies is for girls aged 7-10 and takes place after Rainbows on a Wednesday in the village hall 6.308pm during term times. Further info from Gill on 07816880175 or 883261.

Kirknewton Walkers meet every Wednesday at 7pm outside the Park entrance for a one and a half to two hours walk. For all abilities. Walking from Kirknewton to wherever the mood take us. Kirknewton Baby and Toddler Group meets in Kirknewton Church Hall on Thursdays from 9.30-11am. Details from Pip Shiels on 883959.