Broxburn

Janet Cooper 01506 855832 janetc13@hotmail.com Broxburn Gala Update Broxburn Gala day will be held in the Albyn Park on August 26 2017. The theme of the Gala this year is Board and Computer Games. To finish off our civic week on Friday June 23 we are hosting a presentation in the Strathbrock community centre from 2pm to 4pm. The object of this is to present cups/trophies to recognised children for their achievements. All welcome please contact Jen on 07808193984. In September we are trying to hold a raft race we would like people who are interested to let us know. Addiction Support Outreach ‘Foundations for Freedom’ in Old Town Centre building, 30 East Main Street. Fridays -2 pm and 4pm. Trained, experience counsellors are ready to help anyone with an addiction problem. Call or text Alex on 07519419495 05 email help@ foundationsforfreedom.life SMART Recovery meeting This is a peer led, mutual aid meeting for people trying to abstain from any form of addiction. Warm welcome and support from people who understand your daily struggle. We meet every Tuesday morning in Strathbrock Community Centre from 11.30 am to 1.15 pm until June 6. From June 15 the group will meet on a Thursday morning from 9.45am-11.15am. For further information please contact Sheila on 01506 446528. Cancer Support Group New group meet on Tuesday June 27 in Strathbrock Partnership 1pm-3pm in the Youth Room (enter through entrance adjacent to large blue container). The group then meet every second Tuesday. This cancer support group is open to individuals touched by any type of cancer. The group has been formed to give parents, survivors and caregivers the support and strength to move forward together. Refreshments will be provided. For more information call Fiona Douglas on 01506 204813. Citizens Advice Bureau West Lothian Has an outreach project every Friday 1pm, 2pm and 3pm at the Strathbrock Community Partnership Centre (Building B). We can help with problems such as benefits, debt, family and neighbour problems, consumer issues, employment, and tenancy issues. To book an appointment phone 01506 436132 National Autistic Society now has an additional drop-in service at Strathbrock Partnership Centre, Broxburn, adding to the existing service in Bathgate. No appointments are necessary. The services are open at the following times: Strathbrock Partnership Centre, Tuesdays 1pm - 4pm; Bathgate Partnership, Centre Wednesdays 1pm - 4pm. You can also call 07435 786 016 or 07483 032 111 for more details. Church Street Baby & Toddler Group meet every Thursday during term time in the church hall behind Broxburn Parish Church. Suitable for children from birth to 3 years. Each session costs £2 per family and includes a healthy snack for the children and a cuppa and biscuit for the grown- ups. Visit our Facebook page for more information www.facebook. com/BroxburnChurchStreetBabyandToddler Walking Club every Thursday at 10am. Community walk starting and ending at Albyn Park. Free, everyone welcome. Playgroup held at Strathbrock Community centre sessions run Monday to Friday 9.15am to 11.30am and Monday, Thursday and Friday afternoons 12.30pm - 2.45pm We welcome children aged between 2 years 3 months to 5 years (they do not need to be toilet trained) The fee for attending playgroup is £5 per session and this includes a healthy snack, milk and water. The playgroup is open term-time only. West Lothian Food-bank The foodbank can help with a 3 day emergency supply of food. Contact Broxburn Council Information Centre, social worker, Weslo housing or any other voluntary sector works to discuss your situation. They may give you a voucher to obtain food. Distribution point is Broxburn Parish Church Hall on Tuesday and Thursday’s from 12.30pm- 2.30pm. Further information for Food-bank contact 01501 229307 or 07866155110. Stop Smoking Support available at Strathbrock Partnership Centre every Monday 5pm-6pm. Contact 01506 651829 for more information. Over 50’s Keep Fit Class Monday 10am - 11am in Strathbrock Community Centre. This is a very friendly class and always opened to new members. Gentle introduction to exercise for those who perhaps are not as fit as they would like to be. Cost is £1.00. Tea, coffee and a good chat is available after the session (optional). MacMillan Cancer Support new information and support service has opened in Strathbrock Partnership Centre in Broxburn. Telephone number 01506 283053 email MacmillanWestLothian@westlothian.gov.uk. All services are free and confidential. This service is run in partnership with West Lothian Council. Broxburn Art Group meet in Strathbrock Community centre every Thursday from 9am – noon. New members are always welcome.