Mid Calder

Yvonne Green 01506 440881, yg@greentowler.fsnet.co.uk Mid Calder Bowling Club school Lane, is holding a Cabaret Night with Suzanne Scott on Saturday November 26th. Tickets cost £5. The Hogmanay Bash will be held on Saturday December 31st, with cabaret by Frankie B. Tickets cost £10. Tickets for both events are available from the Club House Bar Kirk of Calder 4th of December at 2pm Kirk of Calder is holding a short service of reflection and remembrance on Sunday 4th December at 2pm, for anyone who has had a bereavement. Christmas is often a time when we think of our family members who are no longer with us, the kirk has introduced this afternoon service for those of you who would like the space and time to do so. Refreshments will be served afterwards. Kirk of Calder will hold a short (30 minutes) informal service for members of the congregation who no longer can sit through an hour long service. This will be held in the Kirk of Calder on Sunday 11th December at 2pm and transport can be arranged for you if you would like to attend. Please contact Kay Pendreigh McIntosh on 07903 266307 for transportation. Refreshments will be served afterwards. Mid Calder Community The Mid Calder Gala Committee would like to kindly ask the members of this lovely community to please come forward if you can help in any way throughout our gala year. We understand that not everyone is able to come on board the committee but as a small group of volunteers, we are reaching out to gather as many helpers as possible throughout the year. If you think you could help in any way, please see our Facebook page for contact details. Thanks again for your ongoing support Mid Calder Primary School Fair will be held on Friday 2nd December from 6pm -8pm. There will be a wide variety of stalls including various traders and local businesses. Mid Calder Boys’ Brigade will be holding their Christmas Fayre on Saturday 3rd December in the Glenalmond Hall from 10.00 to noon. There will be a variety of stalls including Body Shop, Forever Living, Raffle for a Hamper, Tombola, Home Baking etc. Entry is £2.00 which includes refreshments Mid Calder Children’s Gala presents their annual Christmas Torchlight Procession. Join us on Saturday 3rd December to celebrate the beginning of the Festive Season. There will be a short Carol Service at the Kirk of Calder at 6pm, we will then meet outside the Kirk for the Torchlight Procession, led by Santa and his Sleigh, at about 6.30pm. The Procession will proceed to the Village Christmas Tree for the Tree Lighting. Afterwards the children can visit Santa in his Grotto in the Institute Hall, where the drawing of the 2017 Gala Royal Court will take place while refreshments of mulled wine , hot chocolate and a mince pies are enjoyed. The Gala Committee would like to thank the Community Council for providing all the refreshments. Gala Royal Court 2017 have been issued to the Mid Calder, East Calder and St Paul’s Primary school for distribution. Copies are also available from the Institute Hall for children who are residents of Mid Calder but so not attend the aforementioned schools. Remember, it’s a fun thing to do and makes for some lovely memories. Santa’s Sleigh Ride will be coming to your street on the following dates: Thursday 15th December, from 6.30pm: The Steadings, Ken-

nedie Park, Tenant Park, Somers Park, Spottiswoode, Maryfield Park, Bishops Park, Caroline Park, Caroline Gardens. Friday 16th December, from 6.30pm: Main Street, Bank Street, Almond Side, Wallace Mill Gardens, Cunnigar Gardens, Combfoot Cottages, Avenue Park West, Avenue Park, Market Street. Saturday 17th December, from 4.30pm: Calderhouse Road, Braeside Park, Torphicen Avenue, Sandilands Drive, Beech Avenue, Westgate, Braeside Gardens, Ochiltree Court, Ochiltree Crescent, Ochiltree Drive LEGO & K’NEX Clubs are now available at the Glenalmond Hall on Wednesday evenings. Young Engineers offer educational classes for children aged 4 to 11 to teach them about Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths through the use of structured lessons and special LEGO kits. Children build moving models, have lots of fun and are inspired to be curious about their world and how it works. Contact jenni@young-engineers.co.uk or 07731 657 775 to book your place. Mid Calder Tartan Army and Mid

Calder Children’s Gala are hosting a Ceilidh Night on Saturday 15th April 2017 in the Masonic Hall, Mid Calder. Enjoy an energetic live set from local lads 5 Strings, all the traditional Scottish & Tartan Army favourites from Robert Robertson & Ted Christopher, before dancing the night away to our live ceilidh band. Tickets available from MCTA/Gala Committee or online: https://goo.gl/vbeXGJ

Mid Calder Gala Committee are holding a Race Night in the Black Bull Inn, Mid Calder on Saturday 28th January 2017 at 7pm. Please see Gala Facebook for more information.

Mid Calder Women’s Group waiting list has re-opened. Any ladies aged 50 and over who would like their name put on the waiting list, please contact the secretary, Mrs. Margaret Wilson

on 01506-883306 or e-mail midcalderwomensgroup@outlook.com The Club has many varied speakers, games days, party days, numerous outings and a Christmas lunch. The Club is held every Monday from 1 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. in the Institute Hall, Mid Calder.

Mid Calder Boys’ Brigade meets in the Glenalmond Church Hall on Friday nights. Places are available for all age groups:- Anchors P1 to P2, 6.30pm - 7.30pm, Juniors P3 - P6 and Company Section P7 and older, 7.30pm - 9.00pm. Please contact Eleanor Blair on 015060881302 or 07823328609 for further information.

Liv’n Harmony Singers is an adult choir with a difference. Meets on a Thursday evening 7.30pm to 9.30pm in the Black Bull, Mid Calder where the emphasis is on fun and laughter as much as singing. Come and join us in our 5th year for lots of singing and laughs - no experience needed, just a love of music and friendship. Phone Allison on 07545 178310 for more details. Mid Calder Community Council will hold their next meeting at 7.30pm on Thursday 8th December in the Institute Hall. All interested parties welcome. Mid Calder School of Dance is a not-for-profit parent-run group with professional teachers which runs on Tuesday and Friday nights in the Institute Hall, Mid Calder. For further information, visit the groups Facebook page

Yoga Classes are held in the Masonic Hall on Wednesday afternoons from 1pm to 2.30pm and Wednesday evenings from 7.30 - 9pm. all Linda on 01506 884115 or 07742 063080 for more information. Mid Calder Mother And Baby Group meets in the Institute Hall, Market Street on Tuesday mornings from 10 am. Mid Calder Toddler Group meets in the Institute Hall, Market Street on Tuesday mornings from 9am to 11am