District News

Craigshill

Karen Stewart 01506 882880 karen136wlc@yahoo.co.uk Stop smoking Drop-In Session Craigshill Health Centre 5pm-6pm Beaver Scout Group We currently have spaces for both boys and girls aged between 6 and 8 years old. Meetings on Wednesday 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 or call Gavin or Louise on 01501 773519 if you need more information. YAP Music Club West Lothian Youth Action Project (Yap Music Club) meets on Tuesday Nights from 6.309pm 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 Drop In 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 5BP To find out more please contact the office on 01506 431430 Craigshill Good Neighbour network 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 meets on the 2nd Wednesday in the month, except January and July at 7.15pm at the Almondbank Centre. The office-bearers 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 Little Angels For 0- 5 Years 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.

Cricket 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

Stop Smoking Craigshill`s stop smoking support group takes place in Craigshill Health Centre every Tuesday from 4.45-6pm. Contact 01506-651829. Aquanauts Livingston Swimming Club We now have spaces in our lessons programme for beginners up to personal survival level. We teach at James Young on a Wednesday 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.

Gamblers Anonymous 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 We 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 The Club which 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. After School Care/Holiday

Club 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.

East Calder

Karen Stewart 01506 882880 karen136wlc@yahoo.co.uk Torchlight Procession Thanks to everyone who attended the Torchlight Procession last week. It was a terrific sight from the top of Langton Road looking down on the flame torches, so glad we had it dry and wind free for the occasion. it was great to see the very small children looking out the windows and coming to the front doors in there PJ’s when we went through Seven Wells. The Christmas Fayre in the Sports Centre raised nearly £900 towards the Gala funds and we must thank our Queen’s Court Committee for all their hard work and also all who baked the goodies that were on sale. Our Gala Queen Cartriona and Champion Matthew did a splendid job of picking out the names for the Queen’s Court 2019. We also need to thank Santa and his Elf “Zoe”, the Sports

Centre Staff for agreeing to stay open until 7.30 to accommodate us, and the Bathgate Brass Band for playing all the usual Christmas carols,who this year were sponsored by “Simply Play”/ Thanks also to the Scout Group (Kevin & Sandy) in East Calder for loaning us the Santa’s Sleigh, and to the Driver of the Land Rover (Kevin Baird). Also to all the Volunteer marshals and Christmas Fayre helpers on Sunday night. It was a great Community Event. East Calder Bowling Club Our newly refurbished lounge is now open and there is a noticeboard for upcoming Club Bowling/Social events. . Bingo is held on Wednesdays and Sundays from 7-9pm.

Old Folks Club We meet in East Calder Partnership Centre on the last Thursday of the month from September to April from 1.30-3.30pm. Pensioners and non pensioners welcome.

Forget Me Not Cafe The cafe which is held in the Church hall is open the last Thursday of the month from 10-12 noon. Its a meeting place for people with dementia and their carers of all ages. Drop in and join us for information, support and social activities. Supported by Alzheimer Scotland and East Calder Church. Contact 01506 533116.

Youth Club We meet in tEast Calder Partnership centre on Fridays from 6.15-8.45pm for ages 10 to 14 years. Activities include cooking, football, baseball, and other outdoor sports, pool, video games, board games, arts and crafts. Contact Gary Sneddon on 01506 774473. Boys’ Brigade The 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.

Walking Group This Walking Group sets off from East Calder Library at 10am on Mondays and from the cafe area of Xcite Livingston at 1pm on Fridays. The short, safe walks are with a trained leader to show you the way. For fuller information, please contact Jenny Tod at Xcite Livingston 01506 237970. Needlecraft Club We are a group of ladies who would like to invite you to our weekly Thursday meetings from 7-9.30pm in East Calder Partnership Centre. We enjoy a range of needlecrafts including cross stitch, embroidery, knitting, crochet, sewing. Friendly tuition given. Members range from 18-80. Contact 01506 882427 for more information.

After School Childcare Simply Play at East Calder provides award winning afterschool childcare in East Calder. They are based in East Calder Community Centre and collect children from East Calder and St Paul’s Primary Schools. For vacancies and further information please call the club manager Lynda on 01506 880473. West Lothian Financial Inclusion Network (WLFIN) gives advice on money matters and benefits, every Friday from 10am-12noon pm in The Green Room, Kirknewton. All welcome to pop in.

East Calder Jog Scotland This jogging group meets every Tuesday at 7pm at East Calder health centre car park. We welcome along all abilities, male or female. And we run varying distances. Its a social way to get fit, make new friends and enjoy local countryside. Phone Dawn on 01506 883330 or 07806 722935.

Stop Smoking A stop smoking support group takes place in East Calder health centre every Tuesday evening between 5.30-6.30pm. For more information please contact us on 01506 651829.

Kirknewton

Karen Stewart 01506 882880 karen136wlc@yahoo.co.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. 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, 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 Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the Village Hall from 3.30-4.30pm.