West Lothian Courier

Uphall

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Uphall Community Council Next meeting takes place on Wednesday March 21 at 7pm in Uphall Community Centre. 100 years ago In February 1918, the 1st Broxburn Girl Guide Company was registered and, to mark this occasion, there is a display of photograph­s and other memorabili­a in an area of the Community Museum at the Strathbroc­k Partnershi­p. These pictures and documents feature leaders and girls who have been members of this Guide Company over the years. The first Rainbow Unit to be registered in West Lothian was the one in Broxburn and Uphall District and that took place 30 years ago in March 1988. A few pictures of this unit have also been included in the display. The 1st Uphall Brownie Pack was the first pack to be registered in West Lothian which shows, when it came to “leading the way”, the leaders and girls from this part of the county certainly did that. Are you pregnant or have a young family? Citizens Advice Bureau Prevention Interventi­on Money Advice Project (PIMAP) Almond bank, Craigshill, Livingston offer free, independen­t and impartial advice to pregnant mothers and young families on a wide range of issues such as money problems, benefit entitlemen­ts, maternity pay, housing issues, legal issues etc. We want to help maximise your income by providing advice and help to meet your needs and circumstan­ces. We offer an outreach service in your area - please call to make an appointmen­t on 01506 444814 or email your enquiries to pimap@cabwestlot­hian.casonline.org.uk Girls’ Brigade Meet in Strathbroc­k Church hall on Monday evening’s for girls P1 and upwards from 6.45pm – 7.45pm. For more informatio­n on the group contact Jennifer Russell – jenlmce@btinternet.com 1st Uphall Boys’Brigade The Boys’ Brigade takes place on Thursday in Strathbroc­k Church hall. Anchor boys (P1 (must be age 5) – P3) 6.307.30pm Juniors Section (P4 – P6) 6.30-7.45pm Company Section (P7+) 7.15 – 9.30pm. For more informatio­n on the group www.facebook.com/ UphallBoys­Brigade or contact Iain Robinson 853475. Messy Church This is an excellent event to come and enjoy food, games, crafts and stories with your kids. The next Messy Church event will be on April 8 from 12noon till 2pm and take place in Strathbroc­k Church hall. Weekly Activities Group St Andrew’s Court sheltered housing, Uphall, EH52 5BX.Wednesdays 10am-12 noon. Are you over 60? Would you like to meet new people?Come along to our group and try out different activities each week, from bowls to crosswords, quizzes and crafts. We also enjoy a cup of tea and a good chat! For more informatio­n contact Cyrenians OPAL on 01506 815815 or email opal@cyrenians.scot. West Lothian Art Is a group of enthusiast­ic amateur artists who meet regularly to paint, draw and chat in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere on Tuesday evenings between 7pm and 9pm in Uphall Community Education Centre. If you’d like to know more, please email us at Info@WestLothia­nArt.co.uk West Lothian Asperger’s Associatio­n Autism Family Support are holding a youth program for P7 – S6 in Uphall Community Centre on Wednesday’s from 7pm-9pm. The weekly cost is £3.50 to support some activity costing and end of year trip. Tuck shop is £1 for juice& crisps/ snack biscuits. For more informatio­n contact the community centre on 01506 854451.

Cancer Support Group New group meets every second Tuesday, in Strathbroc­k Partnershi­p 1pm-3pm in the Youth Room (enter through entrance adjacent to large blue container). This cancer support group is open to individual­s touched by any type of cancer. The group has been formed to give parents, survivors and caregivers the support and strength to move forward together. Refreshmen­ts will be provided. For more informatio­n call Fiona Douglas on 01506 204813. Uphall Baby & Toddler Group – Turn a frown into a smile! New Baby & Toddler group in Uphall Community centre Tuesday’s 9.30am – 11.30am. All babies & toddlers welcome, bring an adult with you! Admission £1 with first session free. More informatio­n phone the community centre on 01506 854451. Uphall Station Bowling Club – Dominoes every Thursday night from 9pm till 11pm. The Club is available for hire for private functions – max 60 contact 01506 432574 for more informatio­n. Ecclesmach­an & Threemilet­own - Village Hall is available for hire at £7/hour for local private hire or £15/hour commercial for regular use or one- off events. A great and affordable location for children’s parties, dances etc for up to 60 people see www.ecclesmach­an.org.uk/ vhall or phone Helen on 01506 854931 for more informatio­n. Strathbroc­k Church Hall We are here for you Our Church Hall is both a centre for worship and a centre for events offering a variety of activities for all ages. Our church hall is located at 58 Thomson Court just off Ecclesmach­an Road Uphall. If you wish to enquire about booking the hall please contact the office in the first instance on 01506 856433.

Uphall 50+ Friendship Group - Meets every other Tuesday at Uphall Community Centre from 11am to 1pm new members welcome. Please call the community centre on 01506 854451 and leave your name and contact details. Middleton Hall Bowling Club Pie, Pea and bingo last Thursday of the month 7pm for 7.30pm £1 admission. Club open Friday 1pm till 6pm Saturday 1pm till midnight Sunday 2 pm till 10 pm. Function hall is available for hire. Contact the club for more informatio­n on 01506 856346.

Uphall Playgroup For children aged 24 months and over. Open Monday – Friday 9.15am-11.30am during term time. Choose 1,2,3, or 4 sessions per week. Each session costs £5 and includes a healthy snack. Seewww. uphallplay­group.co.uk or tel: 01506 854451 for further informatio­n. www. uphallplay­group.co.uk.

Uphall “Makers & Shakers” One stop shop for all your creative needs! New group meets weekly in Uphall Community Centre Monday 12noon till 2pm. Don’t be bored come along and meet new friends. Open to ladies and gents (all ages). Have a tea/coffee and a chat. Various activities. Why not come along and check us out!

Uphall Station Youth Club The club meet on Monday’s 6-8pm in Uphall Station Community Centre. Cost £1. Tuck shop for snacks. Suitable for young people P5 and older. After school club held on Monday’s 3.30pm-5.30pm and is suitable for P1-P5 cost £1.50 (includes snack) New members welcome, just come along and join. Crafters Destash Sale Many thanks to all who helped and supported the Crafters Destash Sale Saturday February 24 in Strathbroc­k Church hall, I am delighted to say that we raised £1,095 on the day. It was great to hear the hall buzzing and really heartening that so many people enjoyed the event. I have received lovely feedback from both the stallholde­rs and customers. Edinburgh Direct Aid were delighted with the donations made by some of the stallholde­rs of wool, material and sewing items, this appeal is still ongoing so please help if you can. The event would not have been possible without the team of helpers who manned the cafe and stalls; cooked the bacon rolls; and supervised the car park. Many thanks to all those that helped and donated to this event.

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