Craigshill

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. For days and times call: Joanne – 07521 358 239 or generationarts.coordinator@gmail.com Jidel Judo 93 have classes on a Monday and Friday at Excite at Craigswood Sports Centre. Jidel is a family run and orientated club. It welcomes new members, you are very welcome to go along and give judo a try. They have classes and pathways for all ages and abilities. Give them a call as they have some very good initiatives for new players. For further information or advice, contact Jo on 07411722240. email. jo@jideljudo93.com, visit Jidel Judo 93 website www.jideljudo93. com and Facebook. Beaver Scout Group have spaces for both boys and girls aged between 6 and 8 years old. Meetings take place on Wednesday evenings from 6.307.30pm 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.

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 Craigshill`s stop smoking sup

port group takes place in Craigshill Health Centre every Tuesday from 4.45-6pm. Contact 01506-651829.

Volunteer Drivers are needed to assist older people in the Livingston area to attend local groups in West Lothian. The Cyrenians Befriending Service help alleviate loneliness and isolation in older people. Befriending is delivered by volunteers and we urgently need volunteer drivers who can spare a few hours a month. Mileage costs are reimbursed at 45p per mile. If you would like to help please contact Kathryn or Lorna on 01506 815815 or email befriendingWL@ cyrenians.scot for more information.

Craigshill Community Council The 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.

Access2Employment is based in Almondbank Centre helping people get equipped with skills that meet the needs of employers, recognising that one size does not fit all. Advisers help people to develop confidence, compile or advise on preparing CVs, provide interview guidance, assist with the completion of application forms and provide overall employability support. Access2employment

also threat deals of redundancy with people to who help are move under them into a new job as quickly as possible. For more information, freephone 0800 032 9768. 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 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 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. 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.