District News

\ Armadale

Sons of Wallace Armadale Sons of Wallace have organised a bus leaving from the Highlander Hotel at 3pm on Saturday 10 June for the Scotland vs England match. Anyone wishing to put their name down for a seat should contact the pub on 01501 731371 or via the facebook page. Seats are free to members of the club, £10 for Adults and £5 for children. Armadale Bowling Club This year marks the Bowling Club’s 150th year and the club always welcomes new members. The mixed pairs will take place on Sunday 28 May and names are required for 1pm on the day. 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 Saturdays and Saturday 13 May’s winner was J Gibson who picked the correct key to open the chest. On Saturday 20 May J Gray’s number was drawn but the correct key was not picked to open the chest. Next week’s prize money is £100.00. On Saturday 3 June the guest artiste will be Craig Niven. A Karaoke will take place on Sunday 4 June between 7pm-11pm with every singer taking part being entered into a prize draw. Armadale Thistle AGM takes place on Sunday 28 May in the clubhouse hospitality room at the Volunteer Park at 12 noon. Sunday 21 May lottery draw numbers were 2, 6, 19, 20. The player of the year awards and cabaret evening will take place on 10 June in the Cavalier. Tickets priced £5.00 are available from Committee members and the evening begins at 7.30pm. Watson Bowling Club Wednesday 17 May hat winners:- B Potter, B Bowes. Sunday 21 May hat winners :I Hunter, Jean Thomson. Armadale Parish Church Sunday services are held at 11am and the Sunday School meet at this time also. An all age service will take place on Sunday 28 May so 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. Thrift Shop Takes place in Armadale Church Hall on Tuesday mornings from 10am – 12 noon. Why not come along and browse or pick up a bargain and also enjoy a cup of tea and a chat. All welcome. Please note the thrift shop will be in summer recess after 30 May. 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), 7pm-8.30pm. Brigaders (S1-S6) 7.45pm-9.15pm. 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 The 2nd Armadale Boys Brigade were host to the West Lothian Battalion on Friday 12 May in Armadale Parish Church. This was the end of Session Service 2017, Celebrating 50 years of West Lothian Battalion. The service was a very impressive and uplifting service and it was great to see many of the 2nd Armadale Boys Brigade along with boys from many other companies receiving Gold Awards. Members of 2nd Linlithgow, 5th Livingston, 9th Livingston and 1st Whitburn companies received Queen’s Men awards. Overall awards were also presented. Well done everyone. Following the service, tea and fellowship was shared in the hall. The 2nd Armadale Boys Brigade celebrate their 50th Anniversary later this year and meet 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. 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. Sponsored Walk Has been organised by Armadale Parish Church Fund Raising group and will take place on Saturday 27 May from 10am-12 noon and information and sponsor sheets are now available from members of the Fund Raising Committee. Come along and join in as you are sure to have a fun time.

Network Junior Choir Following a very successful start they now have spaces available for Primary 4 to S4 boys and girls to sing, act, perform and raise money for charity and meet every Thursday in Armadale Parish Church Hall from 3.15pm-4.30pm so why not come along and join this very lively choir. For further information telephone Yvonne Drummond on 07801768970 or just come along on the day.

Bingo Armadale OES are holding a fundraising pie, pea and bingo evening tonight Thursday. Doors open at 7pm with eyes down at 7.30pm and admission £2.00. All welcome.

Services Led by Armadale Parish Church in the residential establishments have ceased for the summer but will begin again in September.

\ Seafield

Caroline Fraser 01506 635518 Seafield Gala Committee hold Bingo evenings on the last Thursday of each month at Seafield Bowling Club – next one being held Thursday 25th May (tonight) at 7.30pm. Pie/ beans are also available. All proceeds to Seafield Children’s Gala. Boogie Bounce Come along and try the 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. Full Circle Pipes & Drums is a performance pipe band which provides a high standard of piping and drumming tuition. We’re now recruiting new beginners and experienced players to expand our team. Practices are held weekly on Sunday nights at Seafield Community Centre from 6.30pm-8.30pm. Visit our group page at facebook.com/fullcirclepd or call us on 07834 815 571 for more info. 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. 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.

Community Connexions Are you 5070 years old and looking to socialise with people in your community. Come along and enjoy a day of activity, friendship and fun on Monday’s at Seafield Community Centre from 11am-3pm and bring along a Friend. Any enquiries please call 01506631791. West Lothian Food Bank Blackburn Branch is now open every Tuesday from 2-4pm in Blackburn & Seafield Church, 41 East Main Street, Blackburn EH47 7RE. Stepping Stones for Primary School Children meet on Sundays at 10.45am in Blackburn & Seafield Church Hall. Contact Tracy Newall: 01506 632847. Community Centre Classes – Call 01506-631791. Yoga classes run at Seafield Community Centre each Monday evening from 7-8.15pm and also on Thursday from 7.00-8.15pm. Call 07762856907 for further details. Circuits Class is held each Thursday at the Community Centre from 6.00–7.00pm. Call 01506-631791 for further details. Aerobics class is held each Monday evening at Seafield Community Centre from 5.45-6.45pm. Highland dancing class runs each Wednesday at the Community Centre from 6-8.30pm and Friday’s from 3-4pm. Tea dances are held each Wednesday evening between 7.30-9.30pm at Seafield Community Centre, so don’t miss out, bring your friends and get involved. Please bring along your own cup. Call the Community Centre on 01506-631791 for further details. Tae kwon do is held at the Community Centre each Saturday from 9-11am. For further details on any of the above activities, call the Community Centre on 01506-631791.

\ Deans/Carmondean

Lorna Boyd lornaboyd321@gmail.com Livingston Station Community Education Association are holding their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 6th June 2017 at 7.30p.m in Livingston Station Community Centre General Election There will be a General Election hustings at Livingston United Parish Church, Fells Rigg, Carmondean on Thursday 25th May. Come along and ask your questions to the four candidates standing in the Livingston constituency. Questions can be submitted between 7.15 and 7.25pm, with the hustings beginning at 7.30pm and finishing no later than 9.30pm. Refreshments available. Ability Centre Chess Club ( WEST LOTHIAN ) offer chess training from 9.00am-4.00pm 5 days a week, on the latest computer software. Book your session by contacting Jorden Smith 01506 774066. Ukulele Club is held in Deans Community High School every Tuesday from 7-9pm. This is for all levels from beginners to experienced and all age groups. Mystified by the internet? Confused by your ipad? Volunteer IT Buddies can help you get online, access the internet or use devices such as smartphones, and tablets. Jargon free, friendly, local, one to one support is available at Carmondean Connected on Fridays from 1pm – 4pm. For more information, contact Joanne MacKenzie on 01506 282923 or email joanne.mackenzie@westlothian.gov.uk 13th West Lothian Scout Group The Beavers are age from 6 to 8 years old and meet on Tuesdays from 6.30 to 7.30. The Cubs are from 8 to 10 years old and meet on Thursday night from 6.30 till 8.00. The Scouts are from 10 to 14 and meet on Thursday nights from 7.00 till 9.00. We meet in Deans Community Centre on both nights. We are also looking for a new leader as well or you can just be a parent helper. Please contact me on steven_graham1@gmx.co.uk or by phone 077866388442/01506 630360 after 6.30pm. Livingston station Playgroup offers play sessions, where children can develop and learn at their own pace. We have part/ full time places available, as well as funded places too. Please contact Livingston Station Playgroup on 07930 372345, through our Facebook page or pop in Monday - Friday between 9:10 am and 11:30 am at Livingston Station Community Centre, 4 Main St, Deans. 2nd Livingston Girls’ Brigade meets every Tuesday 6.30pm at St Andrew’s Church Hall. Girls from primary 1-7 will be made welcome. We are also looking for volunteers to help support our team. We encourage the girls in craft, games, fun.