Deans/Carmondean
Lorna Boyd 07732 408539 Lornaboyd321@gmail.com 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. Swim West Lothian Lessons Pro
gramme We now have 3 venues that we offer our Learn To Swim Lessons. James Young High School – Friday Afternoons from 1-4.30pm, Armadale Academy – Saturday morning 9.00 – 11.00am and Deans Community High School on Saturday mornings from 10.30 – 12.15. Classes to suit all abilities- we offer lessons for 49 weeks a year from 3 years old. We also do Rookie Lifequard classes at James Young High School from 1-2pm. If you are interested in lessons for your child, please contact Karen Paterson on learntoswim@swimwestlothian. com or phone 07890 823763 to arrange a trial session.
Ukulele Club A Ukuele 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.
Volunteer Drivers Wanted to help older people get to local groups. If you would like to help an older person access local groups such as Singing for Health, the Cyrenians Befriending Service would love to hear from you. The Befriending Service helps alleviate loneliness and isolation in older people. One of the ways we do this is by assisting people to get out and about in their community. Volunteer drivers are urgently required in the Livingston area. Expenses are reimbursed at 45p per mile. If you would like to find out more please contact Lorna or Kathryn on 01506 815815 or email befriendingWL@cyrenians.scot
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 Mini Kickers/Soccer Centre Mini Kickers – Fun Football introductory sessions for boys and girls aged 3 to 5 years held on Saturdays from 10.30am running till 11.30am. Soccer Centre – Aimed at 5 to 8 year old boys and girls, giving them the chance to
practice skills and play small side games in a positive environment. Saturdays from 11.30 running to 12.30pm. Cost is £3.50 per week, participants just turn up and pay and play on the day. Held at Deans Community HS. Aquanauts Livingston Swimming Club have spaces in our lessons program for beginners up to personal survival level. We teach at West Calder high school on a Monday evening and Inveralmond CHS on a Thursday evening. We also have spaces in our swimming club on a Tuesday evening at James Young, Please contact aquanauts.learntoswim@gmail.com for details and to arrange a trial. We take children from 4 years. 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.
Janglesdance have been in Livingston for just short of 20 years. Tots, 3-4 Years at 9.15-9.45 Juniors, 5 Yrs + at 9.15 - 10.15, Intermediate& Seniors - 10.15 - 11.45. Jangles Jazzy Movers (this is a class for kids with additional needs and their carers)- 11.45 - 12.15
Classes are at Inveralmond High School. More details can be found out by calling Jan on 07900265723 or Angela on 0131 447 7374 2nd Livingston Girls Brigade meets every Tuesday 6.30pm at St Andrews 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. Volunteers Urgently Needed - De
mentia Care Would you like to give a few hours voluntary time to work with people with dementia on either a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday at the Rosebery Centre in Livingston? The centre has over 200 stimulating activities designed to provide motivation and stimulation to our clients, It is known for its success in this area however, in order to continue providing this level of service we urgently need more volunteers. We would be delighted to hear from you. Telephone Nancy, Anne or Andrew on 01506 497046. If you have been in touch before please contact us again. Our telephone system is not always reliable!