Kirknewton
Karen Stewart 01506 882880 karen136wlc@yahoo.co.uk Kosy Kaff The cafe is open on the 1st and the 3rd Fridays of the month during term times from 4-5pm in the Village hall All primary schoolchildren are welcome to this café environment serving home baking & hot chocolate
with games and activities. See www.knec4jesus.org.uk. Kirknewton and East Calder Church The church hall in Kirknewton is used by various organisations external to the church as well as by church organisations. If you would like to consider using the church hall, please contact us on knec-mail@knec4jesus.org.uk.
Kirknewton Youth Club is a weekly group for P7 and S1-S6 young people which meets on Friday evenings from 6-8pm in the Village Hall or the Green Room. Contact Jennifer at jenniferkirknewton@gmail.com,
Green Room If you’d like to use the Green Room during the day for a chat, workspace or get together contact us at least 48 hours in advance to check availability. To book the Green Room or Village Hall for your parties, cinema parties, baby showers, events or groups telephone 01506 883988 or contact Gill Greaves on 07816880175. You can also e mail at bookingkirknewton@gmail.com with any queries you may have. Hire is approx £10 an hour for both venues.
Mini & Me Music Group Come along to the Green Room on Mondays from 2-2.45pm for songs, stories and rhymes just for the little ones. Meet other mums and make new friends. Contact Amanda on 07814 055499..
BOXCIR 1come along to the Village Hall for BOXCIR on Mondays from 7-9pm. It is a combination of boxing and cardio/strength circuit stations and is a fantastic way to build stamina, strength and all over body fitness. Includes pad work, skipping, instructor led boxing techniques and specific abdominal exercise for male and females 18 years and over, all levels of fitness welcome. Contact Michael on 07436114196
Playgroup is held in the Village Hall on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9.15-11.30am during term time. Call 07593 165100 or pop in and see us in the hall. Contact admin@ communityplaygroups.co.uk.
Celtic Stepz An adult dance class is held in the Village Hall on Wednesdays from 8.15-9.30pm. We want to encourage you back into dance and raise money for good causes. Contact Cathy on 01506 881674.
Kids Crowchez held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the Village Hall from 3.30-4.30pm, Contact Penelope at Penelope@crowchez.co.uk or 07914277464
Rainbows Girls aged 5-7 are welcome to come along to Kirknewton Village Hall every Wednesday during term times from 5-6.15pm. We have lots of fun doing different crafts, playing all sorts of games, learning new things, working towards special Girl Guiding badges and there is always lots of laughing going on. Rainbows always have a long waiting list so if you are interested in your child joining in the fun please don’t wait till they are 5 to ask to join. Contact Gill at gillww@hotmail.com.
Brownies is for girls aged 7-10 and takes place after Rainbows on a Wednesday in the village hall 6.30-8pm during term times. We are similar to Rainbows but aim it at the slightly older age group. Games, crafts, badges, outings and weekends away at Brownie Camp are just a few of the exciting things the girls get up to when at Brownies. Through this action-packed programme, girls can build confidence by developing new skills, learning about the wider community, finding out about different cultures and getting involved with global issues like the environment and endangered species. Further info from Gill at gillww@hotmail.com.
EK Pilates is run on Tuesdays in the Village Hall from 6.45-7.45pm, for improvers to intermediates.. K PILATES is run on Thursdays from 9-10am and 10-11am Contact Elise at elise@ekpilates.co.uk,
Community Council This meets from 6.45- 9pm on the second Tuesday of the month, observers welcome
Intrepid Tae Kwon Do This takes place on Wednesdays in the Church Hall from 6.30-8pm, http://itkdc.com/clubs/#west-lothian-classes
Art Therapy Please note the group meets monthly on the first Wednesday of every month at 7pm in the Green Room,. Its still only £1 which includes a cuppa. Contact Tammy at happinessworks@outlook.com, https://www.facebook.com/tammywoodbrown1?fref=nf,
Baby and Toddlers Group meets on Thursdays in the Church Hall from 9.30-11.30 am. Parents and carers with tots aged 0-3 years are welcome for play, stories and craft for the children and meet up and chat for the adults. ,https://www.facebook.com/kirknewtonbabyandtoddlergroup, Zumba and Body Conditioning Poco Loco Kids Zumba classes are held on Thursdays in the Village Hall from 5--7pm, Contact Nina on 07922511530. Aduilt Zumba classes are from 7.30-8.25pm and Body Conditioning from 8.30-9.30pm https://www.facebook.com/zumba.kat
Access 2 Employment The Job Club is held on Fridays from 9.30 – 11am in the Green Room with job hunting & CV advice.
Book Bugs Songs and stories for toddlers are held in the Green Room on Fridays from 11.30-12 noon.
A-Star Sports is a fun-filled multisports experience for children.. It is held on Fridays from 12.30-3.30pm on Fridays. We offer inclusive, developmental multi-sports coaching in a positive environment that begins with an initial ABC-based programme and develoP into ten core sports. Your child will receive Certificates of Achievement at each level as a reward for enthusiasm, motivation and effective contribution. For more information on classes, parties and holiday clubs visit www.a-starsports.co.uk or call Brian on 07876021073.
Dance Classes Street Dance, Ballet and Tap classes are held on Saturdays in the Village Hall from 9.30– 6pm, Check West Lothian School of Dance on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/westlothianschoolofdanc e/?fref=ts, Boys’ Brigade meets in East Calder Church Hall on Friday evenings. Boys from 5 - 18 years welcome. For further details contact Jean Gilchrist Tel 880367 or email jeangilchrist@btinternet.com. Scottish Women`s Institute The Kirknewton WI, meets in Kirknewton Church Hall on the second Thursday each month at 7.15pm. Craft classes also being run. Please come and join in the fun, make new friends and find new interests. Contact Heather Coutts. 01506 885 800. West Lothian Financial Inclusion Network offer advice on money matters and benefits, every Friday from 10am-12pm at The Green Room. The energy advice worker for WLFIN, Ian McIntosh is carrying out home visits for anyone requiring basic energy saving advice and help with utility bills. To make an appointment please contact Ian on 01501 771775 or email ian@wlfin.org.uk
Simply Play at Kirknewton provides award winning afterschool childcare in Kirknewton. They are based in Kirknewton Primary school and collect children from the school. For vacancies and further information please call the club manager Hazel on 07871 791000. Kirknewton Stompers This walking group meets every Wednesday at 7.30pm outside the Park entrance for a one and a half to two hours walk. For all abilities. Walking from Kirknewton to wherever the mood take us.