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The Cyrenians OPAL (Older People Active Lives) service helps people over 60 in West Lothian who might be feeling lonely or isolated.
They can help at a time when you want to get back to your old self.
You may have been in hospital, bereaved or retired from work and finding that you need a bit of help to get you going out and about.
The OPAL Service can also help if you are new to the area and would like some help getting to know your community.
Older People Active Lives have volunteers some of whom are in this photograph who can help you find new things to do or new places to go.
If you would like to find out more please call on 01506 815815, email opal@cyrenians.scot or see the Facebook page Cyrenians OPAL – Older People Active Lives. The service offers a number of activities around West Lothian.
These include the The Blackburn Buddies Activity Group, Craigengar Park Activity Group in Craigshill, the Nibble and Natter social group and the Colinshiel Court Activity Group in Armadale.
There are groups around the county, call 01506 815815 for details. A free bike-lending library is available at the Vennie in Knightsridge, Monday to Friday, while the clubs are open and throughout the holidays.
Adult and kids bikes available. To register, please bring ID and proof of address to the Vennie. See www. thevennie.co.uk for details.