District News

Whitburn Jack and the Beanstalk It’s panto time! Join the cast of ACE and get warmed up for the Christmas season with a family friendly panto. The show runs from Thursday 1st December to Saturday 3rd December at Whitburn Academy. Tickets are priced at £7 for adults and £5 for concessions and there’s a cracking value family ticket available too at just £20. Tickets can be purchased online at acewhitburn. ticketsource. co.uk or you can pay at the door on the day. For more info, please see the Alternative Company Entertainers Facebook page! Scout post Whitburn Scout Group will once again be running its Christmas card delivery service. This will be the 31st year of the service. Cards can be posted at the following shops from Monday 28 November: Hairport Hair Studio, East Whitburn; Rashid Bros, Murraysgate; Shopsmart, East Main St; Mia’s Card Shop, West Main St; Premier Store (Mr Singh), East Main Street; Glenmore Minimarket, Blaeberryhill Road; and Boots the Chemist, West Main Street. The last day for posting will be the end of trading on Saturday 17 December. The cost remains 20p per card. Deliveries will take place Saturday and Sunday afternoons to Whitburn, East Whitburn and Redmill ONLY. Please ensure all cards are properly addressed with a full name, house number and street. And please support the Scout Group. For more information visit our website at www. 7thwhit burns couts. org.uk. Any comments or questions regarding the service should be made to Gavin Johnston on 01501 773519. Whitburn Bowling Club hosts a variety of events;Thursday regular bingo, Saturday evenings dancing to live bands and bingo with accumulating snowball jackpot 7pm to 12am, Sunday alternated entertainers and sing along with bingo. The club also have two substantial halls to let for Friday functions, contact club for more information. Whitburn’s Christmas Cracker is this weekend Join us on Saturday 3rd December for a day of fabulous festive fun right here in the heart of Whitburn! The action starts at noon with a whole range of activities at the community centre. We’ve got children’s entertainers, kiddies funfair, synthetic ice rink, face painting, live music and more! We’ll once again have a fabulous Christmas Market supporting our local organisations and businesses. A great opportunity to get lots of Christmas gifts AND shop local at the same time! Unlimited wristbands for the kids are now on sale at the community centre. Adults and under 1s go free. The Santa Parade will leave the community centre at 4.10pm and make its way down to the town plaza at the cross for the switching on of the Christmas tree lights. Join us for a great day of festive family fun! Whitburn Community Education Centre Biggest and Brightest Soft Play in Whitburn open all weekMonday to Saturday 9am till 7pm and Sunday 10am till 7pm. Community gym opening times as usual from 8.30am till 9.15pm! Living Well Community Cafe at the centre- Pop along to the Livingwell Community Outreach Cafe in Whitburn Community Education Centre on the first Thursday of each month 10am -2pm. There will also be other agencies there to talk to including: The Advice Shop, Social Work Addictions Team and WLDAS. Whitburn Juniors Football Social Club On Saturday the 3rd the club will host the talented pairing of Alana Wilson and David Lee. Every Saturday hosts Saturday Night Bingo: eyes down 10pm. The club will also have live performance acts each Saturday night. Monday hosts a regular Bingo Night with eyes down at 7pm. There is also a Domino Tournament every Friday evening at 10pm. The function hall Is available for private hire on all days and nights except Saturdays. Armadale Grace Harris harrisg14@gmail.com Fundraising Event As part of a project, a further group of senior students at Armadale Academy are holding a charity fund raising pie pea and prize bingo night in Armadale Parish Church Hall on Monday 5 December with doors opening at 6.30pm and eyes down at 7pm. All the proceeds of the evening will be donated to Toll Gate House, Armadale. Tickets are on sale now priced £1.50 or come along and pay at the door. Please support this worthy event. All welcome. Friendship Group the bus for the outing to Dobbies on Monday 5 December will leave from the former library at 12.45pm and pick up at the usual points. Armadale Shed Wood turning has been in full swing this week with new members having a try and enjoying the experience, A decorative flower made in metal for the kissing gates is planned and put into practice. Armadale Shed is getting busy with plenty of tea and banter with members in between individual projects, anyone interested should come along where they will be warmly welcomed. The shed is open Monday to Thursday from 10am-4pm and the shed can be contacted on 01501 735796 or look the shed up on facebook.com/armadale.shed Harmony Dance Club Meet in Armadale Community Centre at the usual time from 1.30pm – 3.30pm. Existing and new members welcome.

Armadale Community Council

– meet in Armadale Community Centre at 7pm on the second Thursday of the month. If you are interested in the community, becoming a member of the community council or would just like more information why not come along or call 07801792917.

Armadale Parish Church Sunday services are held at 11am and the Sunday School meet at this time also. Evening Services are held on the first Sunday of the month at 6.30pm. The morning service on Sunday 4 December is an All Age and Gift Service and a warm welcome is extended to everyone. Vestry hour takes place in the Manse on Thursday evenings from 7pm-8pm. The craft group meet on Thursdays at 2pm. All welcome. Do you shop online? Did you know you could be helping to raise money for Armadale Parish Church with your purchases. The Church now has an account with easyfundraising.org. uk and if you shop through this link a percentage of your purchases will be directed to the Church funds. When you sign up, simply note that your contributions are for the Church. Thank you all in advance. St Anthony’s Social Club function suite is available for hire and enquiries should be made at the club for further information.

Armadale Thistle are holding an Christmas bingo in the Cavalier on Friday 2 December. Tickets are £1.00 with doors opening at 7pm and eyes down at 7.30pm. All welcome.

Armadale Parish Church guild next meet on Monday 28 November from 2pm – 4pm in the Church Hall. All welcome. Community Centre Events Saturday 10 December at 6.00pm. Armadale Community Centre are delighted to present Chaplin’s Gold Panto Dick Whittington. Tickets on sale now

prices £8.00 adults and £6.00 children. Space are limited so book now to avoid disappointment.

Armadale Gala Committee have chosen Grace Harris as crowner for the 2017 celebrations. Mrs Harris will crown Queen-elect Grace Hardie at Armadale Academy on 17th June next year. Committee President, Stuart Borrowman said “Grace will be a very popular choice as crowner. She has worked hard and selflessly, most often behind the scenes, in her church and other organisations over many years. Grace is one of those wonderful people in Armadale who make the town tick. We’re delighted she has accepted our invitation.”

Thank You A huge thank you from Management and Staff at Heatherfield Nursing Home to the families, friends, staff and local businesses who helped, supported and donated towards this year’s Winter Fair. They are delighted to announce the total raised on the day was £1506.78. Once again thank you for your help and support it is greatly appreciated.

Armadale Bowling Club function suite is available for private hire and information can be obtained from the club. Bingo for members and friends takes place on Wednesdays at 8pm and Saturdays at 7.30pm. The treasure chest draw also takes place on Saturday’s. A Karaoke will take place on Sunday 4 December between 7pm-11pm with every singer taking part being entered into a prize draw. Tickets priced £5.00 are available from the club for the Hogmannay dance. Bring your own buffet.

Armadale Thistle Play away to Bathgate Thistle on Saturday with the kick off at 1.45pm. Sunday 27 November lottery numbers were 6,7, 8, 10. An Christmas bingo and will take place tomorrow Friday in the Cavalier with doors opening at 7pm and eyes down Fauldhouse June Close juneclose@ymail.com Service of praise and celebration led by Rev Gordon Thomson in St Andrews Church tomorrow (Friday) at 7pm. Refreshments will be served in the hall afterwards. A warm welcome is extended to all. Community Council will meet in the Partnership Centre on Wed 7 Dec at 7pm. A few places are available and anyone interested in joining is welcome to come along and find out what’s involved. Together for Health and the Community Development Trust are looking for volunteers to help with the ‘Santa Parade’ on 14 Dec. Christmas tree lights ‘switch on’ and parade will start at 6pm and volunteers are needed beforehand to assist with registering participants, stewarding the parade and santa’s sleigh and helping with santa’s grotto. Anyone interested in helping should contact lesley.dunsmore@fauldhouse.org.uk or Lindsay.Macgregor@westlothian.gov.uk Fauldhouse Amateur Boxing Club’s kids class meets at Park View Sports & Recreation Centre every Wes and Fri from 6-7pm. New members welcome. Fauldhouse United FC Lotto tickets for £2000 can be purchased outside Scotmid every Tue and Thur from 10-1pm. Seafield

Caroline Fraser 01506-635518 Senior Citizens Christmas Social Evening which includes a 3 course meal and entertainment will take place in the Community Centre on Friday 9 December at 6.30pm. Any enquiries please call David on 01506635445.

Hartbeeps are the most original musical baby and toddler classes on the planet – exciting, interactive and fun. Classes are held each Saturday morning at Seafield Community Centre. To book your place please contact Diane on 07894 067504 or e-mail di@ hartbeeps.com.

Yoga classes run at Seafield Community Centre each Monday evening from 7-8.15pm and also on Friday from 5.15-6.30pm. Call 07762856907 for further details.

Boogie Bounce come along and try the new fitness craze on a mini trampoline. For all fitness levels with the trampoline reducing impact on joints. Improve your fitness levels, lose weight and tone while having fun! Classes being held at Seafield Community Centre. What are you waiting for? Kids classes available too.... Check out Facebook - boogie bounce Seafield or our website boogiebounce.com for more information. Book ahead of time to secure your trampoline. Drop-in for Seafield Senior Citizens runs every fortnight in the Youth Cafe at Seafield Community Centre from 1-3pm. Transport is available if needed. Come along and join in the activities and have some tea/coffee and a chat with the others attending. The next group meeting will be held on Wednesday December 14. Please call David with any enquiries or if you require transport on 01506-635445.

50+ group meet each Thursday afternoon at the Community Centre from 1-3.30pm. If you would like to meet others and enjoy taking part in activities such as arts/crafts, flower arranging etc. come along and join in and have a cup of tea/coffee and a chat. For further information, please call the Community Centre on 01506631791.