District News
SEAFIELD CAROLINE FRASER 01506-635518 GALA AGM
Seafield Gala AGM will be held on Friday 25th October at 7.30pm in the Youth Café at the rear of Seafield Community Centre.
POP UP LIBRARY
A Pop- Up Library will be open to customers at Seafield Community Centre each Monday from 10am-2pm and Wednesdays from 1-3pm. If you are not already a Library member, please bring 2 forms of ID and you will be able to become a library member.
SENIORS DROP-IN
A Drop-in for Seafield Senior Citizens runs every fortnight in the Youth Café at Seafield Community Centre from 1-3pm. The next meeting will be held on 30th October. Transport is available if required. Come along and join in the activities and have some tea/coffee and a chat with the others attending. Please call David with any enquiries or if you require transport on 01506-635445.
COMMUNITY CONNEXIONS
Are you 50-70 years old and looking to socialise with people in your community. Come along and enjoy a day of activity, friendship and fun on Monday’s at Seafield Community Centre from 11am3pm and bring along a Friend.
Any enquiries please call 01506631791.
FULL CIRCLE PIPES & DRUM
s is a performance pipe band which provides a high standard of piping and drumming tuition.
We’re now recruiting new beginners and experienced players to expand our team.
Practices are held weekly on Sunday nights at Seafield Community Centre from 6.30pm-8.30pm.
Visit our group page at facebook.com/ fullcirclepd or call us on 07834 815 571 for more info.
SEAFIELD COMMUNITY CENTRE
Letting space is available within the Main Hall each Monday evening from 8pm-9.45pm, Thursdays each week – during the day and also from 7.30-9.45pm and Fridays during the day and also from 5-9.45pm.
Any enquiries/information required, please contact the Community Centre on 01506-631791.
YOUTH CLUB
The Youth Club runs each Tuesday evening from 7pm- 9pm. The Club is suitable for ages 9 to 14 years. Any enquiries tel. 01506-631791.
BOOGIE BOUNCE:
Come along and try the fitness craze on a mini trampoline. For all fitness levels with the trampoline reducing impact on joints.
Improve your fitness levels, lose weight and tone while having fun! Classes being held at Seafield Community Centre. What are you waiting for?
Kids classes are available too.
Check out Facebook - boogie bounce Seafield or our website boogiebounce.com for more information.
Book ahead of time to secure your trampoline.
THURSDAY 50+ GROUP:
A 50+ group meet each Thursday afternoon at the Community Centre from 1-3.30pm.
If you would like to meet others and enjoy taking part in activities such as arts/ crafts, flower arranging etc. come along and join in and have a cup of tea/coffee and a chat.
For further information, please call the Community Centre on 01506-631791.
WEST LOTHIAN FOOD BANK
West Lothian Food Bank Blackburn Branch is now open every Tuesday from 2-4pm in Blackburn & Seafield Church, 41 East Main Street, Blackburn EH47 7RE.
STEPPING STONES:
Stepping Stones for Primary School Children meet on Sundays at 10.45am in Blackburn & Seafield Church Hall. Contact Tracy Newall: 01506 632847.
Community Centre Classes – Call 01506-631791.
BOWLING CLUB
The Function Room is available for private bookings on Fridays and Saturdays.
For booking information please call 01506-652980.
BLACKRIDGE SADIE MONTGOMERY BILLANDSADIE@YAHOO.COM MUSIC SESSIONS
for babies and toddlers and pre school are held in the Craiginn Centre on Wednesdays from 2p.m. Till 2-45p.m.
Details from Allison on 01501 753954. Please note the the new times.
GENTLE EXERCISE CLASSES
for 50 plus are held in the Craiginn Centre on Mondays from 11 a.m. Cost per session is £1.
PINKY’S & PERCY’S
The group meet in the Craiginn Centre on alternate Saturdays from 11-30 a.m till 12-15 p.m.
PAPER CRAFT CLASSES
Classes are held in the Craiginn Centre on. Monday Morning from 9-30a.m. There are some places available if you are interested.
TIME OUT ART CLASS
Classes meet in the Craiginn Centre on Tuesday’s from 6 p.m.
The class have some of their work on display in the Craiginn Centre. Certainly worth a look.
KNIT WITS
The group meet in the Craiginn Centre on Thursday evenings from 6-30 p.m. where people are willing to share their skills with those who are keen to learn knitting or crochet.
WEST LOTHIAN DRUG AND ALCOHOL SERVICES
Family support groups for individuals who have a family member or friend who suffers from alcohol or substance misuse we work together to develop coping strategies and understanding . We have group meetings in the following areas. Livingston on the 1 st and 3 rd Tuesday of the month 7-9.30 p.m. at St Johns Hospital Howden . Broxburn 2 nd and 4 th Tuesday of the month 5.30-7.30 p.m. in Strathbrock Partnership Centre entrance B. Blackburn 2 nd and 4 th Thursday of the month 5.307.30 p.m. in Blackburn Partnership Centre . There are Relaxation Therapies available the first meeting of the month. WIDAS also offer 1-1 support if needed.
Contact Stephen Jack on 01506 430225 for more information or request someone to meet you outside before the meeting.
All welcome.
BLACKRIDGE, WESTRIGG AND WESTCRAIGS OLD FOLKS COMMITTEE FUNDRAISING DANC
e will be held in the Craiginn Centre on Saturday 26 th October from 7 p.m. Till 11 p.m. Music by Tease and Squeeze, tickets cost £5 each and are available from the committee or pay at door.
SUNDAY WORSHIP
conducted by Rev Richard Darroch at 10 a.m. Teas and coffees available after the service. THE CHURCH FELLOWSHIP GROUP
is open to both men and women and meet on the first Tuesday of each month in the Church at 2 p.m.when different speakers will talk on various topics..All welcome.
CHURCH COFFEE MORNINGS
are held on the last Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. to 11-30 a.m. when delicious hot rolls as well as home baking are on offer.
Every second Thursday of the month the Church is open for chat time from 10 a.m. A warm welcome is extended to all.
MEMBERSHIPS FOR THE COMMUNITY
Education Assoc are now due. Forms available at the Craiginn Centre.
BLYTHSWOOD SHOE BOX APPEAL
is up and running. Boxes may be filled for a child or an adult with toiletries, warm hat and gloves etc. Filled boxes can be handed in to the church by October 27 th when they will be passed on to Blythswood for distribution
CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
Raising money for MIND for better health. Join us on Saturday 2 nd November in Armadale Community Centre from 11 a. m till 2 p. m. Make a start on your Christmas shopping or treat yourself browsing our 20 plus stalls offering something for everyone. We,ll also have face painting, balloon modelling, glitter and tattoos and a Candy Floss Cart for the kids, yes that includes you the biggest kids.
OES
On Wednesday 30 th October the OES are to host a Show of Fashion in the Craiginn Centre at 7 p.m. Clothes from Primark,New Look,Top Shop and other brands will be on offer at greatly reduced prices. Cost is £3 which includes a light supper.
THE ANNUAL SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE
will be held in Blackridge Parish Church at 10 a.m. and will be conducted by Rev Richard Darroch. All welcome.
SWI
President Tracy Hill extended a warm welcome to all at the October meeting of the SWI. Routine business was dealt with before presenting various trophies. Margaret Robb for most points throughout the year with Mary McNee runner up. Mary McNee for most points gained at the Federation Show with Elizabeth Pinkerton the runner up.
Tracy then introduced George Bacter from Greenpower who have the Drumduff wind farm locally. He gave some insight into how the turbines are built and work before going on to talk on climate change. All very interesting and given a hearty vote of thanks by Eileen Jack on behalf of the group. Competition results were Favourite scarf, 1 st Tracy Hill, 2 nd Margaret Robb and 3 rd Mary McLeod. Recycled item 1 st Margaret Robb and 2 nd Mary McNee. Custard Creams 1 st Annette Penman and 2 nd Margaret Robb.
BATHGATE BATHGATE BELLES
Four local artists are presenting an art exhibition at Almondell Country Park until Wednesday, November 13.
BATHGATE COMMUNITY COUNCIL
will be holding there Annual General Meeting on Thursday 14th November 2019 at 7pm at Bathgate Partnership Centre, please feel free to come along, we are looking for new members to get involved in our community projects. Should you require additional information please email bathgatecc@gmail.com
CANCER INFORMATION AND SUPPORT SERVICE
Our service offers anyone affected by cancer access to information and support and welcomes visitors with a friendly smile and a listening ear.
We are available every Monday 10am – 1pm and every Thursday 1pm – 3pm in Bathgate Partnership Centre Telephone 01506 283053 or email MacmillanWestLothian@westlothian@ gov.uk
GENERATION CHOIR SILVER TONES
Generation Choir Silver Tones meet on Mondays at 1.15 - 2.15 in the Royal British Legion, Bathgate.
All over 50’s welcome - no experience required and no auditions.
Generation Dance meet on Fridays 10.30 - 11.30 at St Mary’s Hall, Livery Street, Bathgate.
All over 60’s welcome regardless of mobility, independence and experience.