Craigshill

Karen Stewart 01506 882880 karen136wlc@yahoo.co.uk Library The Graphic Novel Group meets today (Thursday) from 4.30 – 6pm New members welcome. The Kids Craft Club is on Friday August 24 from 2– 3pm and the Crime Reading Group meets on Wednesday August 29 from 3-4pm. St John’s Project PCAP (Preventing Crisis Advice Project) The aim of the project is to reduce levels of worry and distress to patients who are suddenly/unexpectedly admitted to St John’s Hospital, Livingston. Working in close partnership with West Lothian Council and NHS Lothian patients will be able to access relevant, tailored advice, information and advocacy regardless of their health condition or circumstances of their admittance. The project provides free, independent and confidential advice, information and advocacy services to patients of St John’s. Referrals can be made through the Citizens Advice bureau West Lothian on 01506 444814 and the Advice Shop on 01506 283000 or at the St John’s information desk at the main reception where a self-referral box is located. Beaver Scout Group meetings of the 29th Scout Group’s Beaver Scout section have resumed after the summer break. We currently have spaces for both boys and girls aged between 6 and 8 years old. Meetings take place on Wednesday evenings from 6.30- 7.30pm 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 if you need more information. West Lothian Youth Action Project (Yap Music Club) meets on Tuesday Nights from 6.30-9pm 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. Craigshill’s Drop In is a new club based at the community wing in Riverside. The club offers various activities for young people from the age of 12 to 21 years providing pool, music, Xbox as well as advice and support. Drop - In times are Monday 6- 8pm in the Community Wing, Riverside Primary School, Maree Walk, Craigshill, Livingston, EH54 5BPTo find out more please contact the office on 01506 431430 Craigshill Good Neighbour runs the following activities on these weekdays in The Craigshill Good Neighbour Network, The Mall on 01506 442093. Please note all are welcome, but please phone and book for the Craft Group as places are limited. The cost includes a refreshment. Pins & Needles” knitting and sewing (BYO) meets on Mondays from 10.30am – 12., cost £1.50 . “The Lunch Club” with a 3 course meal plus activities meets on Tuesdays from 12-3pm, cost £5 for lunch and afternoon refreshment. “Singing for Health” meets on Wednesdays from 10.30am-12, cost £1.20. “Indoor Bowls” meets on a Wednesday from 1pm-2.30pm, cost £1.50. “Craft Group” meets on Thursdays from 10.30am-12, cost £1.50. “Mix n Match Indoor Games” (pool, darts, boules etc) meets on Thursdays from 2pm-3pm, cost £1.50 and the “Mens Group” meets on Fridays from 10.30am-12.30pm, cost £2 which includes refreshment and light lunch. Craigshill Community Council The Community Council meets on the 2nd Wednesday in the month, except January and July at 7.15pm at the Almondbank Centre. The officebearers are Ian Buchanan (Chair), Wilma Pincott (Vice Chair), Rose McAulay (Secretary), David Gilmour (Treasurer) and Craig Hume (Planning Secretary). Other members are Avis McDonald and Ian MacLachlan. Ian can be contacted by email on buchanan.ian@sky.com.

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. Can’t come but want to know more? 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..

Little Angels This mum and tots group is run under Livingston Pentecostal Church but we meet in the Masonic Hall in Craigshill, every Thursday from 9.30-11.30am, term time only. For further information tel Merete Lawson on 01506 438283. All welcome. 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 support group takes place in Craigshill Health Centre every Tuesday from 4.45-6pm. Contact 01506-651829.

Volunteer Drivers 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.

Access2Employment is based in Almondbank Centre supporting the individual so that they are equipped with employability 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 deals with people who are under threat of redundancy to help move 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. Dance Classes Intro to Street dance classes for 5 to 8 year olds are held in Craigs Farm, Craigshill, every Wednesday from 5-6pm. A Monday contemporary/jazz class for 8 to 16 year olds runs from 6-7.30pm. Contact 07554323737 for more detail.

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 is 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.

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 This 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.