Craigshill
The First Step One Stop Project is based at the Citizens Advice Bureau in Almondbank. We work in close partnership with West Lothian Women’s Aid to provide a tailored money advice service to individuals, both male and female, who have experienced or are experiencing domestic abuse. The project has run successfully and provided advice in West Lothian since 2013. We can offer assistance with housing options, Debt and money advice, budgeting, Legal and family issues, Social security benefit/appeal. Referrals can be made through Citizens Advice Bureau West Lothian and West Lothian Women’s Aid.for more information please call Citizens Advice Bureau on 01506 444814.or email enquiries@ cabwestlothian.org.uk 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.. 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 or email Gavin (johnston_gavin@ hotmail.com) if you need more information. Little Angels For 0- 5 Years This mum and tots group is run under Livingston Pentecostal Church but we meet in the Masonic Hall in Craigshill, every Thursday from 9.3011.30am, 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. Young Peoples Drop in Centre Every Monday night from 6-8pm all young people aged between 12-18 who are interested in having somewhere to go they can hang out can come along to Riverside Youth Wing. Maree Walk, Craigshill. There is a pool table, games and music provision for you to try out an instrument; tuition offered.. 50p entry. Contact Gordon Balfour gordon@wlyap or 01506431430 for more info.
Cricket 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. Letham Bowling Club We 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 Rhythmic Gymnastics Club The Club which is 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. Drug and Alcohol Family Support
Group is held on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 7pm in St John`s Hospital.If you wish any advice, help or support in any of these issues, please come along on these days or for further information phone 01506 430225. West Lothian Youth Action Project AGM, 31st October 2017, 6.00-8.30 pm. Riverside Youth Wing, Craigshill