District News

CRAIGSHILL

01506 882880 KAREN136WLC@YAHOO.CO.UK 13TH WEST LOTHIAN SCOUTS

The group is looking for more youth and adult members to come on board and is based at Livingston Station Community Centre in Deans .

It would be good to hear from any parents /guardians who would like to get involved with running or helping at the sections. The group need more adult support due to the growth in our youth numbers.

Beavers meet on a Tuesday night from 6.30-7pm for ages 6-8 years old, cubs meet on a Thursday night from 6.30- 8pm for ages 8-10 years old and scouts on a Thursday night from 7-9.pm for ages 10 - 14 year.

If you are interested in getting involved , or want your child to join , please contact Steven Graham on Tel 07786638442 or e mail stevengraham162@gmail. PRACTICAL PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP

We are small group of amateur photographers who like to concentrate on learning and developing the practical aspects of photography.

We meet at Forestbank Community Centre, Ladywell, Livingston on Tuesday Evenings from 7.30- 9 pm.

For further information see our website www.pp-group.org.uk.

If you would be interested in joining our small group, please email ppg2774@ gmail.com for more information and an application form. OPAL, OLDER PEOPLE ACTIVE LIVES

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 815815 or opal@ cyrenians.scot. 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. FOOD TRAIN

The Food Train offers a grocery shopping and home delivery service, practical household tasks and a homebound library service to older people living in West Lothian who are no longer able to manage independently due to ill health, disability , frailty or mobility problems.

If you or any older person you know needs help please contact 01506 413013 or email: westlothian@thefoodtrain.co.uk. For more information please visit our website thefoodtrain.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. PRACTICAL PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP Why not contact PPG who give tutorials and hands on as well as help at our weekly meetings.

We meet on Tuesday evenings from 7.30- 9.30 at Forestbank Community Centre, Ladywell, Livingston but please email first to : ppg2774@gmail.com. PROSCENIUM STAGE SCHOOL

Classes held at Xercise4less, Kirkton Campus Livingson on a Saturday. There are 3 classes for Age 3-5 years, 6-10 years and 10-16+. Dance classes are held on a Friday evening for ages 7-16+ from 6-8pm. To book a taster class send us an email at: infoprosceniumstageschool@yahoo.com or call: 07393365918. 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. 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 10.30am- 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. 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 9.3011.30am, term time only.

For further information tel Merete Lawson on 01506 438283.

All welcome.

EAST CALDER

KAREN STEWART 01506 882880 EMAIL KAREN136WLC@YAHOO.CO.UK SEATED EXERCISE CLASS

This class is ideal for older adults who can’t stand for any length of time. Have fun exercising to great music from the 1950s, 60s and 70s in East Calder Partnership Centre every Wednesday from 10-11am.

Cost is £ 3 per class. For more information please contact Jan Malloch on 0785 680984. RAINBOWS, BROWNIES AND GUIDES

Rainbows is a fun and exciting programme for girls aged 5 to 7, it’s all about learning by doing.

Brownies is about trying new things that teach girls aged 7 to 10 about themselves, their community and their world and Guides have an exciting and varied programme designed to inspire and challenge girls from 10-14.

There are units that take place in East Calder and across West Lothian, to find your nearest unit and to register your interests please visit www.girlguiding. org.uk/information-for-parents/.

Alternatively email westlothiangirlguiding@ gmail. com. NEW MUMS GROUP

This group is for mums of any age and we meet in East Calder Partnership Centre on Mondays from 11-12.30pm. Contact health Visitors via health centre on 880582. OLD TYME DANCE CLUB

We meet in the Partnership Centre on Tuesday afternoons from 1-3pm to dance to live music from Iain MacPhail, accordionist.

Beginners and learners are very welcome to join us in this very friendly club. BREAST FEEDING SUPPORT GROUP

It meets in East Calder Church Hall on Wednesdays from 11.30-12.30pm. Contact Health visitors via Health Centre or phone 880582. KNEC BAIRNS ROCK

Come for Bible story, music, singing, craft, play , snack and support for all babies and preschool kids with parents/ carers.

We meet on Wednesdays from 9.3011.30 during school term in East Calder Church hall.

Phone Alastair on 07791 524504 for details. WEST LOTHIAN CLARION

This cycling clubs aim is to help cyclists plan and reach their own goals through training with and seeking advice and support from fellow club members.

This weekly club leaves from East calder Sports Centre.

Visit www.westlothianclarion.co.uk or email secretary@westlothianclarion. co.uk PILATES

Pilates welcome new members and beginners.

The classes are held every Thursday during term time from 9.30-10.30am, 6.15-7.15pm and 7.30-8.30pm in East Calder Partnership Centre.

Contact Mairianne on 07912 963851 or email pilates@bodyandcore.co.uk.

KIRKNEWTON

KAREN STEWART 01506 882880 KAREN136WLC@YAHOO.CO.UK RAINBOWS, BROWNIES AND GUIDES

Rainbows is a fun and exciting programme for girls aged 5 to 7.

It’s all about learning by doing. Brownies is about trying new things that teach girls aged 7 to 10 about themselves, their community and their world and Guides have an exciting and varied programme designed to inspire and challenge girls from 10-14.

There are units that take place in East Calder and across West Lothian.

To find your nearest unit and to register your interests please visit www. girlguiding. org. uk/ information- forparents/.

Alternatively email westlothiangirlguiding@gmail.com. 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, PRACTICAL PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP

Are you finding reading your camera manual hard to follow?

Why not contact PPG who give tutorials and hands on as well as help at our weekly meetings.

We meet on Tuesday evenings from 7.30- 9.30 at Forestbank Community Centre, Ladywell, Livingston but please email first to : ppg2774@gmail.com. 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 knecmail@knec4jesus.org.uk . STOP SMOKING

Craigshill` s stop smoking support group takes place in Craigshill Health Centre every Tuesday from 4.45-6pm. Contact 01506-651829.

Two senior school girls from West Lothian have been nominated for prestigious awards at the Scottish Cyber Awards. Toni Mackenzie and Clara O’Callaghan from St Kentigren’s Academy were nominated for the Cyber Evangelist of the Year award. The girls are part of a cyber security team at the school called Turing Testers where young girls learn about data science and coding to try and encourage gender diversity in the field. Speaking to the Courier Toni’s mum said: “I am very proud of her for achieving this. She really enjoys it and has been talking about taking computing on to study at college or university. The school have been great and they seem really keen to get more girls involved in this sort of thing.”