Armadale

Friendship Group next meet on Monday 27 March at 7pm in Armadale Parish Church Hall. Members and friends names are now being taken for the outing to Ayr on Saturday 6 May. For further information or to book a seat call Grace on 731022. Prize Bingo Armadale Chapter OES are holding a fund raising pie, pea and prize bingo on Thursday 30 March in the Masonic Hall. Doors open 7pm with eyes down at 7.30pm. All welcome. Armadale Shed Weaving at the shed is being enjoyed by those taking part. For metal work the shed now has a purpose built welding table. The wood work section is busy and is used for refurbishing a variety of items with wood turning taking place on a recently purchased new lath so that the shed now have three. The Shed is thriving so come along as there is something for everyone. Check out their Facebook Armadaleshed.1 to see the range of activities. Everyone is most welcome. Harmony Dance Club meet from 1.30pm – 3.30pm in Armadale Community Centre and Library when existing and new members will be warmly welcomed. Stop Smoking Support takes place in Armadale Community Centre on Wednesdays from noon – 1pm. This is a free service. For further details contact 01506 651829. Easter Fayre Armadale Parish Church fund raising group are holding an Easter Fayre in the Church hall on Saturday 8 April and further details will follow. 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. Credit Union situated in Armadale Community Centre on Wednesday’s from 9.15am – 10.00am and will continue to be in the Community Centre on a weekly basis. Posters are on display in Armadale Community Centre promoting what they have to offer to customers. The Credit Union are also in attendance at The Dale Hub on Wednesdays from 10am – 11am. Armadale Parish Church Sunday services are held at 11am and the Sunday School meet at this time also. Why not come along and join us as you will all be made most 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. The craft group meet on Thursday afternoons in the small hall from 2pm-4pm. Why not come along and spend a lovely afternoon chatting over tea and doing your own craft work? All welcome. Memory Cave Café takes place within Armadale Community Centre and Library for people with dementia and their carers and is supported by Alzheimer Scotland and run by volunteers from the Armadale community. The café takes place on the 3rd Friday of the month and the next café takes place tomorrow Friday. The café is a place where carers and family members can drop in at any time between 10am–noon with someone they are caring for with dementia where they will be warmly welcomed. The café provides a place to meet where people understand dementia, gain peer support and information, and enjoy a good blether with a varied programme each month

which includes games, music and crafts. All welcome.

Guild Armadale Parish Church Guild meet on Monday 3 April at 2pm in the Church hall. All welcome. Interchurch Fellowship Group The Churches of Armadale Fellowship Group meet in the Methodist Church on a Thursday at 7pm. This is where all the Churches in Armadale meet together and all are welcome. Armadale Community Football

Club Red youth Football team is looking for players born 2005 to boost its squad. Parents/carers of youngsters interested in playing for the team should contact Neil on 07715 542708 or Mark on 07739017050.

Youth Space situated above RS McColls and is accessed at the rear of Scotmid. Thrift Shop normally takes place in Armadale Church Hall on Tuesday mornings from 10am–noon but will be on holiday on Tuesday 4 and 11 April. Armadale Flute Band are looking to recruit new members. They need members for the flute and drum corps and also standard bearers for the Colour Party. If you are interested come along to Coppies on Tuesday evenings between 7pm- 9pm or call John on 07743672092. 1st Armadale Girls’ Brigade The activities programme takes place on Tuesdays. Explorers (P1-P3), 6pm-7.15pm. Juniors (P4-P7), 7pm8.30pm. Brigaders (S1-S6) 7.45pm9.15pm. Armadale Falconettes girls football teams train in Armadale on Wednesdays and Thursdays with sessions for girls aged between 5 and 12. Any girl interested in joining one of the teams then please contact Ewan on 07904635036 or Sherri on 07557915174. More details are also available on the club website www.

armadalefalconsfc.co.uk

Boys’ Brigade meet on a Thursday in Armadale Parish Church hall and it would be great to see existing brigaders and any boys who would be interested in joining the Brigade. The Anchors for (P2-P3’s) meet from 5.45pm-6.45pm and the Junior Section for (P4/P5/P6’s) meet from 6.45pm-8.15pm. Come along and enrol and meet new friends and have fun. Tuesday Women’s Interest Group meet in the Methodist Church Hall on the first Tuesday of the month at 2pm. Prize Bingo Armadale Thistle are holding a prize bingo on Friday 14 April in the Cavalier. Doors open 7.30pm with eyes down at 8pm. All welcome.

Armadale Work Club weekly dropin club is available to jobseekers in Armadale Community Centre and Library. The aim of this club is to help local unemployed residents find a new job by providing resources and professional support in the local area. You will have the opportunity to share your experiences and access support including producing CVs, completing application forms, undertaking job search, learning interview techniques and you will have access to the most up to date vacancies. Please call free for more information or drop-in any Monday between 12.30pm and 2.30pm. 1-1 appointments are also available at Armadale Community Centre & Library. Please call free on 0800 032 9768. 2nd Armadale Rainbow Guides are looking for new recruits and meet every Tuesday night in Armadale Community Centre from 6.30pm - 7.30pm. The rainbows are aged between 5-7 years (Girls). If interested and require further information please contact Claire on telephone number 01501 731339.

50 Plus Group meet on the first Thursday of the month in Armadale Community Centre and Library at 10am. All existing and new members will be made most welcome.

Charity Prize Bingo fund raising prize bingo has been organised by Jessie Haggerty and will take place in St Anthony’s Social Club tomorrow Friday. Doors open 7pm with eyes down at 7.30pm. Tickets £1.00 or pay at the door and includes tea and biscuits. All welcome.

Sons of Wallace Names are now being taken for the bus to the Scotland v Slovenia game on Sunday 26 March. Contact Jaws, Graham, Shona or Tom.

Armadale Bowling Club The green officially opens for the season on 15 April and this year marks the Bowling Club’s 150th year. The 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. Live entertainment will take place on Saturday 1 April and the guest artiste is Dean Melville. A Karaoke will take place on Sunday 26 March between 7pm-11pm with every singer taking part being entered into a prize draw. Armadale Thistle are at home to Tranent on Saturday with the kick off at 2.30pm. The next fund raising prize bingo will take place on Friday 14 April in the Cavalier with doors opening at 7.30pm and eyes down at 8pm. Sunday 19 March lottery draw numbers were 2,3, 9, 19.