District News

\ Craigshill

Karen Stewart 01506 882880 karen136wlc@yahoo.co.uk Almondbank Library Kids Book Group meets today (Thursday) from 3.30-4.30pm plus The Graphic Novel Group will also meet from 4.30-6pm. Hustings There will be a General Election hustings at Livingston United Parish Church, Fells Rigg, Carmondean tonight. Come along and ask your questions to the four candidates standing in the Livingston constituency. Questions can be submitted from 7.15-7.25pm, with the hustings beginning at 7.30pm and finishing no later than 9.30pm. Refreshments available. Craigshill Good Neighbour Network These activities are held weekly to which all are invited to come along. Monday - Knit and Natter Group from 10.30-12 costs £1.20 (includes knitting supplies and refreshments) at Almondbank Centre. Tuesday - The Lunch Club from 12-3pm cost £5 (includes three course meal & afternoon tea/coffee and cake) and additional £2 weekly club fee at Craigshill Thistle Pavilion. Wednesday - Singing for Health from 10.30-12, costs £1.20 (includes refreshments) at Craigshill Thistle Pavilion and Intergenerational Dance Class from 5.30-6.30pm costs £1 for individuals/£3 for family of 3 or more at Riverside Community Wing. Thursday - Craft Group from 10.30-12 cost £2 (includes refreshments and crafting supplies) at Almondbank Centre and Walking Football from 2-3 cost £1.20 at Craigswood Sports Centre. Friday - Men’s Activity Group from 10.30-12.30 cost £2 (Includes refreshments and light lunch) at Craigshill Thistle Pavilion. Dance class Take some time just for you. Get lost in the music and put your cares to one side. Join this inclusive and welcoming contemporary dance class for women aged 40 and above. Meet new friends and discover how wonderful you can feel. Classes will run every week except during school holidays, at Craigswood Leisure Centre, Livingston from 4-5pm. Please wear comfortable clothing. £1 donation per class. Can’t come but want to know more? For days and times call: Joanne – 07521 358 239 Jidel Judo 93 has classes on a Monday and Friday at Excite @ Craigswood Sports Centre. Jidel is a family run and ordinated club. It welcomes new members and you are very welcome to go along and give judo a try with a free session to see if Judo is the sport for you, Jidel Judo 93 and have classes and pathways for all ages and abilities. For further information or advice, you can give Jo a call or text on 07411722240. Email jo@jideljudo93.com, visit Jidel Judo 93 website www.jideljudo93.com or find them on Facebook. Beaver Scout Group We currently have spaces for both boys and girls aged between 6 and 8 years old. Meetings take place on Wednesday evenings from 6.30-7.30pm in Toronto Primary School and we offer a wide range of fun games, crafts, outings, friendship and a chance to learn and try new things. Simply come along on a Wednesday night or call Gavin or Louise on 01501 773519 if you need more information. Little Angels For 0- 5 Years This mum and tots group is run under Livingston Pentecostal Church but we meet in the Masonic Hall in Craigshill, every Thursday from 9.3011.30am, term time only. For further information tel Merete Lawson on 01506 438283. All welcome. Yap Music Club West Lothian Youth Action Project (Yap Music Club) meets on Tuesday Nights from 6.309pm in Riverside Community Wing, Maree Walk, Craigshill, 50p entry. This Music Club is for 12- 21 year olds with an interest in making music. All equipment supplied and bring along your guitar for jamming/rehearsal/ tuition. Tuition offered and Refreshments available. Contact Gordon Balfour gordon@wlyap or 01506431430 for more info.

OffbeatYouth Drop in Offbeat is a well-established Arts and Media based drop - in for young people aged between 12- 9 years in and around the Craigshill area providing activities such as cooking skills, music tuition, sports, graffiti, theatrical make up, art as well as hosting workshops on healthy relationships, healthy eating, lgbt and sexual health. Drop-in time is Friday, 1pm-4pm in the Community Wing, Riverside Primary School, Maree Walk, Craigshill, EH54 5BP.

Craigshill’s Drop - In meets in the community wing in Riverside. The club offers various activities for young people from the age of 12 to 21 years providing pool, music, Xbox as well as advice and support. DropIn times are Monday 6- 8pm in the Community Wing, Riverside Primary School, Maree Walk, Craigshil EH54 5BP. To find out more please contact the office on 01506 431430

Livingston Cricket Club run indoor practices for 5-13 year olds from 6-8pm on a Wednesday . Practices are held at Deans High School Livingston and cost £3 per practice. For more information contact Mark at mark. gray@livingstoncricketclub.co.uk or 07419211440

Craigshill`s stop smoking support group takes place in Craigshill Health Centre every Tuesday from 4.45-6pm. Contact 01506-651829.

Volunteer Drivers are needed to assist older people in the Livingston area to attend local groups in West Lothian. The Cyrenians Befriending Service help alleviate loneliness and isolation in older people. Befriending is delivered by volunteers and we urgently need volunteer drivers who can spare a few hours a month. Mileage costs are reimbursed at 45p per mile. If you would like to help please contact Kathryn or Lorna on 01506 815815 or email befriendingWL@cyrenians.scot for more information. Craigshill Community Council meets on the first Monday of every month at 7.15pm at the Almondbank Centre. We are seeking further members for the Community Council. If you feel you have something to contribute, contact the Chairman, Ian Buchanan, at buchanan.ian@sky.com.

Access2Employment is based in Almondbank Centre supporting the individual so that they are equipped with employability skills that meet the needs of employers, recognising that one size does not fit all. Advisers help people to develop confidence, compile or advise on preparing CVs, provide interview guidance, assist with the completion of application forms and provide overall employability support. Access2employment also deals with people who are under threat of redundancy to help move them into a new job as quickly as possible. For more information, freephone 0800 032 9768. West Lothian Gamblers Anony

mous group meets every Thursday in Riverside Primary School from 7.30-9.30pm. For details phone 0870 0508881.

\ East Calder

Karen Stewart 01506 882880 karen136wlc@yahoo.co.uk Lunch Club is open on the first and third Thursdays of the month from 11.30am till about 12.15. in East Calder Church Hall. Cost is still £2 for Soup, roll, sweet, biscuits and cheese, tea and coffee. All will be made welcome. Gala As we are getting near to the start of East Calder Gala Week, the Gala Committee’s appeal for new members a few months ago has fallen on deaf ears, we land ourselves in a serious situation that we will need lots of Volunteers to help run the Gala Week this year. We would be very glad if anyone out there could look at their commitments on the week commencing June 4 and if free for a couple of hours, indicate which night/ day you could help us. We are looking for Scribes, Judges, Ticket sellers, making up the Gala bags, helping with the Fancy Dress competition, and at the Crowning Ceremony up at the Sports Centre, bucket collections, Marshalling the Parade, unloading the Gala Containers and putting all the equipment away after the Gala is finished, Litter pickers, and many more!!!! Contact Eddy Goodfellow if you can help 495082 or eddyg49@hotmail.com. Boys’ Brigade meets in East Calder Church Hall on Friday evenings. Boys from 5 - 18 years welcome. For further details contact Jean Gilchrist Tel 880367. Walking Group sets off from East Calder Library at 10am on Mondays and from the cafe area of Xcite Livingston at 1pm on Fridays. The short, safe walks are with a trained leader to show you the way. For fuller information, please contact Jenny Tod at Xcite Livingston 01506 237970. East Calder Needlecraft Group meets on Thursday evenings in East Calder Community Centre, Main Street, East Calder from 7-9pm. New members always welcome. For any further information, please phone 01506 882427.. After School Childcare Simply Play at East Calder provides award winning afterschool childcare in East Calder. They are based in East Calder Community Centre and collect children from East Calder and St Paul’s Primary Schools. For vacancies and further information please call the club manager Lynda on 01506 880473. West Lothian Financial Inclusion Network (WLFIN) gives advice on money matters and benefits, every Friday from 10am-noon in The Green Room, Kirknewton. All welcome to pop in. East Calder Jog Scotland This jogging group meets every Tuesday at

7pm at East Calder health centre car park. We welcome along all abilities, male or female. And we run varying distances.

Stop Smoking A stop smoking support group takes place in East Calder health centre every Tuesday evening between 5.30-6.30pm. For more information please contact us on 01506 651829.

\ Kirknewton

Karen Stewart 01506 882880 karen136wlc@yahoo.co.uk Kirknewton and East Calder Church The church hall in Kirknewton is used by various organisations external to the church as well as by church organisations. If you would like to consider using the church hall, please contact us on knec-mail@knec4jesus.org.uk. Youth Club Kirknewton Youth Club is a weekly group for S1-S6 young people which meets on Friday evenings from 6-8pm in the Village Hall or the Green Room. Contact Jennifer at jenniferkirknewton@gmail.com, Lunch Club is open on the first and third Thursdays of the month from 11.30am till about 12.15. in East Calder Church Hall. Cost is still £2 for Soup, roll, sweet, biscuits and cheese, tea and coffee. All will be made welcome. Green Room If you’d like to use the Green Room during the day for a chat, workspace or get together contact us at least 48 hours in advance to check availability. To book the Green Room or Village Hall for your parties, cinema parties, baby showers, events or groups telephone 01506 883988 or contact Gill Greaves on 07816880175. You can also e mail at bookingkirknewton@gmail.com with any queries you may have. Hire is approx £10 an hour for both venues. Mini & Me Come along to the Green Room on Mondays from 2-3pm for noise to well known nursery songs plus coffee & chat afterwards. BOXCIR Come along to the Village Hall for BOXCIR on Mondays from 7-9pm . It is a combination of boxing and cardio/strength circuit stations and is a fantastic way to build stamina, strength and all over body fitness. Includes pad work, skipping, instructor led boxing techniques and specific abdominal exercise for male and females 18 years and over, all levels of fitness welcome. Contact Michael on 07436114196 Playgroup is held in the Village Hall on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9.15-11.30am during term time.. Call 07444 813293, www. communityplaygroups.co.uk/ Kids Crowchez is held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the Village Hall from 3.30-4.30pm, Contact Penelope at Penelope@crowchez.co.uk or 07914277464 Rainbows Girls aged 5-7 are welcome to come along to Kirknewton Village Hall every Wednesday during term times from 5-6.15pm. We have lots of fun doing different crafts, playing all sorts of games, learning new things, working towards special Girl Guiding badges and there is always lots of laughing going on. Rainbows always have a long waiting list so if you are interested in your child joining in the fun please don’t wait till they are 5 to ask to join. Contact Gill at gillww@hotmail.com. Brownies Brownies is for girls aged 7-10 and takes place after Rainbows on a Wednesday in the village hall 6.30-8pm during term times. Through this action-packed programme, girls can build confidence by developing new skills, learning about the wider community, finding out about different cultures and getting involved with global issues like the environment and endangered species. Further info from Gill at gillww@hotmail.com.