Livingston Village

Carol Greer 01506 416171 dgreer@blueyonder.co.uk Over 50’s Club This is a popular club for both men and women, providing a range of activities including Table Tennis, card games, dominoes - with others available if requested. We also provide tea/ coffee and biscuits with lively conversation and regular opportunities for trips out. In the past these have included the theatre, seaside and meals out, with transport being organised for those that need it. We meet from 1.30 - 3.30 pm on Wednesday afternoons in the Community Wing attached to Livingston Village Primary School. For more information please contact Bruce on 01506 494347. Do come along, you will be made most welcome! Table Tennis Club We are a fairly new club ( less than a year old) and have a good mix of players. Ladies and Men of any age are welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by a parent/guardian but are very welcome to join in) and it doesn’t matter if you are a total beginner, or experienced player. This game is good fun, but also a really good way to keep fit that isn’t boring. We meet from 7 - 9 pm on Thursday evenings in the Community wing attached to Livingston Village Primary school and you are very welcome to join us. For more information, please telephone 01506 790208 Livingston Village Chess Club has amalgamated with the Ability Centre Chess Club. Contact Tom Wills on 01506 437 911 or 07436 795 777 or Jorden Smith 01506 774066. Activities held in Community Wing of Livingston Primary School: Community Playgroups Livingston Village Mon to Friday 9.15-11.30 for children aged 2 years plus. A small friendly playgroup with qualified staff, following the pre-birth to 3 curriculum. A great first step into early years, a great step for nursery. For further information find us on Facebook - Community Playgroups Livingston Village or call 01506 417343 or pop in to see us. Cost per session is £7 including a healthy snack. 19th Livingston Brownies Meet on Mondays from 6.45pm to 8.15pm - open to any girl aged between 7 and 10. For further information contact Pam on 07796284305. Dance Classes Fun dance classes for children aged 3 upwards are held every Thursday 5.30-6.15pm cheerleading/what’s hot and 6.15-7.00pm hip hop. The classes are non profit making and parents and siblings are welcome to come along to watch. For more information contact Louise. louiseframe@btinternet.com 07841485430. Parents and Toddlers Livingston Village Parents and Toddlers Group meet on Monday and Wednesday from 9.00-11.00am. All pre-school age children welcome, accompanied by an adult. Over 50s Club Meets on Wednesday afternoons. For more information contact Bruce on Tel: 01506 494347. To find out about any groups meeting in the Community Wing of Livingston Village Primary School, or for information on private lets, phone 07549180406. Also, look out for messages posted on the notice board outside the Post Office in Livingston Village. Swim west Lothian Lessons Programme now have three venues that we offer our Learn to Swim Lessons. James young High School - Friday afternoons from 1-4.30pm, Armadale Academy - Saturday morning 10.3012.15 and Deans Community High School - Saturday mornings from 10.30-12.15. Classes to suit all abilities - we offer lessons for 49 weeks a year from preschool upwards to adult. We also do Rookie Lifeguard classes which have proved popular in the past. If interested in lessons for your child please contact Karen Paterson on learntoswim@swimwestlothain.com or phone 07890823763 to arrange a trial session. Aquanauts Livingston Swimming Club Has spaces for beginners up to personal survival level. We teach at West Calder High School on a Monday evening and Inveralmond CHS on a Thursday evening. We also have spaces in our swimming club on a Tuesday evening at James Young, Please contact aquanauts.learntoswim@gmail.com for details and to arrange a trial. We take children from 4 years of age.

Livingston Cricket Club Runs indoor practices for 6-9 year olds 5pm to 6pm on a Wednesday and practices for 10-14 year olds 6-7pm on a Wednesday. Practices are held at Deans High School Livingston. Practices cost £3 per practice. For more information contact Mark at mark.gray@livingstoncricketclub.co .u10.00am, 12.00pm, 5.30pm, 7.00pm. Saturday 8.30am, 10.00am.

SMART stands for Self Management and Recovery Training and aims to help individuals gain control over their addictive behaviours through peer led mutual aid meetings. If you are trying to abstain from an addictive behaviour come along and join us at St. Johns Hospital (psychology dept.) on a Thursday evening from 6.15 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. You will be met with a warm welcome, tea or coffee and the opportunity to discuss and learn from issues for a healthy recovery. If you would like more information about the meetings or SMART please contact John at 01506 446651 or Anne at 01506 446528.

Crime Prevention If you are concerned about the security of your home, you can contact PC McCartney, Community Police Department, at Livingston Police Station for a free crime prevention survey. Please contact Police Scotland telephone number 101. The Liv’n Harmoneez Kids and Teen

Choir In The Black Bull Function Suite, Mid Calder. Led by local Music Teacher, Allison Barr, this promises to be a choir full of fun and laughter as well as learning skills in singing and vocal production. Phone 07545 178310 for more info and to register.

The Liv’n Harmony Singers is anadult choir with a difference. Meets on a Thursday evening 7-30-9-30 in Black Bull, Mid Calder where the emphasis is on fun and laughter as much as singing. This choir has been going for 2 years now and is going from strength to strength. No experience necessary just a love for singing and sense of humour. Phone Allison on 07545 178310 for more details.

Scout Group The 29th Scout Group’s Beaver Scout section has spaces for both boys and girls aged between 6 and 8 years old. We meet on Wednesdays from 6.30 to 7.30 pm in Toronto Primary School and offer a wide range of fun games, crafts, outings, friendship, badges, awards and a chance to learn and try new things. Simply come along on a Wednesday night or call Gavin Johnston on 01501 773519 if you need more information. Eliburn Parent and Toddler

Group meets every Wednesday (term time) 1.30 – 2.30pm at the Free Church of Scotland, Jackson Place, Eliburn. All babies, pre-school children and parents/carers welcome.

Music Group Can you play an instrument? Would you be interested in helping us to lead music in worship at St. Andrews Church Hall at 6.45pm every 2nd Monday evening?