Blackridge
Sadie Montgomery billandsadie@yahoo.com Music sessions for babies, toddlers and pre-school are held in the Craiginn Centre on Wednesdays from 10.30am until 11.15am. Details from Allison on 01501 753954. Gentle exercise Classes for 50 plus are held in the Craiginn Centre on Mondays from 11am. Cost per session is £1. Flutes4 fun meet fortnightly in the Craiginn Centre. Call Allison on 0776861786. 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 as-
sist 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 11-30am till 12.15pm.
Paper craft Classes are held in the Craiginn Centre on Monday morning from 9.30am. 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 Tuesdays from 2pm till 4.30pm and Fridays by appointment only. You can book an appointment free on 0800 032 9768. The Church Coffee Mornings are held in the Church on the last Thursday of each month from 10a.m. The September one will be held on the 21st so that it will not conflict with the MacMillan one the following week.
Time Out Art Class meet in the Craiginn Centre on Tuesday’s from 6 p.m. Teas and coffees are available after morning worship each Sunday. Service begins at 10 a.m. Communion will be on September 3 rd . All welcome. World’s Biggest Coffee Morning will take place in the Craiginn Centre on Friday September 29th. Donations for sales tables will be great fully accepted. Contact Sadie if you are able to help in any way at this event. Craiginn Community Education Centre October Break Fun Time Tuesday 17 th October 12 noon -1 p.m. Come along and join our mini zoo which includes Ducks Rabbits Chickens Snakes Spiders and much more. By ticket only as places are limited entry cost £3 each , tickets available from Craginn Centre. Wednesday 18th October. The amaz- ing Peter Merlin Halloween themed from 12 noon until 2 p.m.with magic, games, best costume and much more. Entry £2 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Pay at the door on the day. Friday October 20 th. Caterpillar Music from 1 p.m. -2 p.m.fun,music and creative learning best suited for 0-6 years older children are welcome . Entry cost £2 per child places are limited. Tickets from Craiginn Centre. Friday 20 th October, Our Grand Finally,Party Time with Glow in the Dark Party with lots of fun and prizes for age 5 and over. From 3-30 p.m. -5-30 p.m. Entry cost £4 each places are limited tickets available from Craiginn Centre. There will be refreshments available to buy from the reception desk. The new session of the Church Fellowship will begin on Tuesday September 5th at 2 p.m. In the Church. The speaker for that day will be Rev Julia Wiley. Tea/coffee served after the meeting. All welcome. Patients registered with Blackridge Health Centre . Flu Clinic. If you are over 65 or are eligible( check with Health Centre Staff) for a free flu vaccination , we invite you to come to our open clinic on Saturday 7 th October 2017 from 9 a.m. -12 noon.
SWI new session will begin on Monday September 11 th in the Craiginn Centre at 7 p.m. There is to be a Floral Art demonstration on that evening. Competitions are 1 flower from your garden and a favourite fridge magnet. All are welcome, meetings are held on the second Monday of each month from September through to May. Monday Club welcomed Christine Duncan to last weeks meeting. Christine delighted the group with songs before going on to tell of her various visits to Shetland sharing pictures and some of her experiences there. She finished with a couple of songs and was duly thanked by the group. Tea was served and a short time spent playing dominoes and scrabble. Coalfields Community Futures Action Plan Last Tuesday night in the Craiginn Centre saw the Coalfields Community Futures Action Plan officially launched. This plan is for the next five years in which we hope will see several improvements to village life here in Blackridge. Copies of this plan are available now and highlight how you can become involved to help enhance the village. The Coalfields regeneration trust distributed £25000 to various groups in the village and representatives of these groups told how this funding has already helped them.