District News

Blackridge

Citizens Advice Bureau have outreach surgeries in Blackridge. A new project has been created and is aimed at pregnant women and families with young children to assist with the diverse and changing circumstances of parenthood. If you are pregnant or have children under 8 then the bureau can be contacted on 01506 444814 Pinky’s Percy’s meet in the Craiginn Centre on alternate Saturdays from 11-30 a.m. Till 12-15 p.m. Paper Craft Classes are held in the Craiginn Centre on. Monday Morning from 9-30a.m. There are some places available if you are interested. Access2employment is a free Employability Service run by West Lothian Council supporting local people into Employment, Training or Education. Experienced advisers are located in the Craiginn Centre on Tuesday’s from 2pm till 4.30pm and Fridays by appointment only. You can also book an appointment free on 0800 032 9768. Church Coffee Mornings are held in the Church on the last Thursday of each month from 10a.m. Time Out Art Class meet in the Craiginn Centre on Tuesdays from 6 p.m. Library opening times Monday from 9-30a.m. till 3-30p.m., Tuesday 5p.m. till9p.m. Thursday 2p.m. till 6-30p Summer Fun Time at the Craiginn Centre Thursday July 27th Peter Merlin 12 – 2 p.m. Friday August 4th Super Heroes 12-2pm. Watch out for posters displayed round the village with these dates etc. Teas and coffees are available after morning worship each Sunday. Service begins at 10 a.m. All welcome.

Craigshill

Karen Stewart 01506 882880 karen136wlc@yahoo.co.uk Almondbank Library The Graphic Novel Group meets today (Thursday) 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 Bookbug Session will take place on Tuesday July 25 from 2-2.30 Come along and join in the song stories and rhymes. A storytime and craft session for children will be held on Wednesday July 26 from 2-3pm. 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. Want to know more? 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.

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 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.

East Calder

Karen Stewart 01506 882880 karen136wlc@yahoo.co.uk The Lunch Club has now closed for the summer break and will reopen in September. 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. 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 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.