Craigshill

Karen Stewart 01506 882880 karen136wlc@yahoo.co.uk Almondbank Library The Graphic Novel Group meets on Thursday July 6 from 4.30-6pm New members welcome. The Kids Book Group also meets that day from 3.30-4.30pm. Come along and join in. A Craft Session for children will be held on Wednesday July 5 from 3–4:pm spaces limited A Bookbug session will be held on Tuesday June 27 from 2-2.30pm. come along and join in the fun, 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 Old Library, 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 Almondbank Old Library, Wednesday - Singing for Health from 10.30-12 costs £1.20 (includes refreshments). at Almondbank Old Library, Carpet Bowls with tea and coffee £1.50 on Wednesday afternoons from 1-2.20pm at Almondbank Old Library and Intergenerational Dance Class from 5.30-6.30pm costs £1 for individuals/£3 for family of 3 or more at Craigswood Excite from 4-5pm. Thursday - Craft Group from 10.30-12 cost £2 (includes refreshments and crafting supplies) at Almondbank Old Library 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 Almondbank Old Library. 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 mum and tots group is run under Livingston Pentecostal Church but we meet in the Masonic Hall in Craigshill, every Thursday from 9.30-11.30am, 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.

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 times are Friday 1pm-4pm in the Community Wing Riverside Prmary 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 Stop Smoking Craigshill’s stop smoking support group takes place in Craigshill Health Centre every Tuesday from 4.45-6pm. Contact 01506-651829. 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. West Lothian Gamblers Anonymous group meets every Thursday in Riverside Primary School from 7.30-9.30pm. For details phone 0870 0508881. Dementia 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 Anne or Richard on 01506 497046. If you have been in touch before please contact us again. Our telephone system is not always reliable! Letham Bowling Club have a function hall which is available for hire. We also have a weekly poker night on Fridays all welcome. New bowling members always welcome, anyone interested can contact 01506 433831 or e-mail lethambowling@mail.com West Lothian Financial Inclusion Network (WLFIN) offer welfare and benefits advice, financial literacy courses and energy advice. These are available in Stoneyburn community centre on Tuesdays 12-2pm as well as Addiewell pitstop Monday 122pm and we now have an advisor in Livingston at the vennie in Livingston Knightsridge 11-1pm. Further info from info@wlfin.org.uk and www. wlfin.org.uk West Lothian Rhythmic Gymnastics Club based in Craigwillow Centre, Craigshill have spaces available on a Monday and Wednesday for ages 5-18 years old. If interested in joining contact Liz McNeill 01506 434789/07710 472213 or via email lizmcneill@tiscali.co.uk. After School Care/Holiday Club Simply Play is a charity that provides After School Care and Holiday Club within your area. We are based in Inveralmond Community High School and we collect children from Riverside Primary School. For vacancies and further information please give the club a call on 07984485395. Jogging We are an Intermediate Jog Scotland group We run from 5k to Marathon distance. So if you would like someone to run with join us on Tuesday 6pm Lidl car park Livingston, Thursday 6pm and Saturday 10am James Young High School Livingston. Call 07747 451 611.