CRAIGSHILL

KAREN STEWART 01506 882880 KAREN136WLC@YAHOO.CO.UK

OPAL

Older People Active Lives OPAL, Older People Active Lives run a weekly activity group for anyone age 60+ on Mondays from 1.30- 3.30pm in Craigengar Park, Almond Road, Livingston, EH54 5NY. . Activities vary week to week from games, quizzes, music, speakers etc. For more information please contact OPAL directly on 01506 815 815 or opal@cyrenians.scot

LIBRARY

The Graphic Novel Group meets today (Thursday) from 4.30-6pm New members welcome. The Kids Craft Club will take place on Friday February 15 from 2 – 3pm and there will be a Bookbug Session on Tuesday February 19 from 2-2:30pm. Almondbank Library offers a wide range of library and information services to people of all ages living or working in West Lothian.

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 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

LOTHIAN RUNNING CLUB

We welcome runners of any standard. We believe that running clubs are not just for the elite ( although we will let fast people join too). Suitable for all ages and we have a junior section from age 6. The local training session meets at Craigswood Sports Centre. For more info visit www.lothianrunningclub.co.uk

IT BUDDY, ALMONDBANK LIBRARY

Our friendly, helpful IT Buddy is available in Almondbank Library on Thursday mornings to help you get online and use IT. We can help you with questions about using your laptop, tablet or smartphone or a public access computer.

To make an appointment call into Almondbank Library or phone 01506 283133.

JUDO

Jidel Judo 93 have classes on a Monday and Friday at Excite at Craigswood Sports Centre. Jidel is a family run and orientatedclub. 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..

BEAVER SCOUT GROUP

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.. For further info please email johnston_ gavin@ hotmail.com.

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 or email . admin@simplyplay.org

YAP MUSIC CLUB

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 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 5BPTo find out more please contact the office on 01506 431430

CRAIGSHILL GOOD NEIGHBOUR

Craigshill Good Neighbour runs the following activities on these weekdays in The Craigshill Good Neighbour Network, The Mall on 01506 442093. Email anncgnn@gmail.com 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 10.30am12, 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.