District News
LIVINGSTON VILLAGE
CAROL GREER 416171 DGREER@BLUEYONDER.CO.UK ACTIVITIES HELD IN COMMUNITY WING OF LIVINGSTON PRIMARY SCHOOL
Parents and Toddlers
Livingston Village Parents and Toddlers Group meet on Monday and Wednesday from 9.00-11.00am. All pre-school age children welcome, accompanied by an adult. Drop in or contact livitoddlers@ yahoo.co.uk
Rainbows, Brownies and Guides Rainbows for children 5 - 7 years, Brownies for children 7 – 10 years, Guides for children 10-14 years, Seniors 14 – 25 years. Adult volunteers 18 plus. For information contact www.girlguiding. org.uk
Over 50s Club
Meets on Wednesday afternoons 1.30 -3.30pm. Table tennis and games. Tea/ coffee and biscuits. For more information contact 01506 709208.
Little Villagers After School Club Every weekday, before and after school care for children ( 8am – 9am and 3.20 – 6pm) providing qualified and experienced play activities. Contact 01506 417343 or www.littlevillagers.org. uk
Table Tennis Club
Every Thursday evening from 7 – 9pm. Beginners and experienced players welcome. 50p. (This class is currently full.) Another group now meets on Tuesday evenings - Contact 01506 790208 for more information.
Craft Club
Wednesday evenings 7.30pm – 9pm. For more information telephone 01506 790208.
For more information on groups meeting in the Community Wing of Livingston Village Primary School, or for information on private lets visit the website: www. livingstonvillagecommunitycentre.org. uk or check notice boards in the school foyer and outside the post office. CRAFT GROUP
Meets in Livingston Village Kirk every Tuesday at 10am. All welcome. LIVINGSTON VILLAGE CHESS CLUB
Contact Tom Wills on 01506 437 911 or 07436 795 777 or Jorden Smith 01506 774066 for details. MUSIC 4 U
A new free monthly group for people with dementia and their carers. Singalong – musical activities. Tea & cake – dementia information. Third Wednesday of the month in Livingston United Parish Church 2 – 3.30pm. Phone 419904 for details. 13TH WEST LOTHIAN SCOUT GROUP
The group is looking for more youth and adult members to come on board. We are based at Livingston Station Community Centre in Deans. It would be good to hear from any parents / guardians who like to get involved with running or helping. The group needs more adult support due to the growth in our youth numbers.
Beavers are on a Tuesday night from 6.30pm till 7.30pm. Ages 6-8.
Cubs are on a Thursday night from 6.30pm till 8.00pm. Ages 8-10 years.
Scouts are on a Thursday night from 7.00pm till 9.00pm. Ages 10 - 14 years.
If you are interested in getting involved, or want your child to join, please contact
Steven Graham on Tel 07786638442 or email stevengraham162@gmail.com. WEST LOTHIAN DRUG & 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 ha v e groups meeting in the f o l l owi n g areas: L I V I N G S TO N - 1st & 3 rd Tuesday of the month 7 - 9: 30pm St. John’s Hospital, Howden, Livingston. BROXBURN - 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month - 5: 30- 7: 30pm Strathbrock Partnership Community Centre ( entrance B) Broxburn. BLACKBURN - 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month - 5: 30 - 7: 30pm Blackburn Partnership Centre, Blackburn. There are relaxation therapies available the first meetings of month. WLDAS also offers 1-to1 support if needed. Please contact Stephen Jack on 01506 430225 for more information or request someone to meet you outside before meeting. All welcome, no appointments needed. AQUANAUTS LIVINGSTON SWIMMING CLUB
Has spaces for beginners up to personal survival level. We teach at West Calder high school on a Monday 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 of age. 29TH WEST LOTHIAN (HOWDEN) SCOUT GROUP
Our Group meets at Toronto Primary School Community Wing and has spaces for boys and girls in all sections. Beavers (aged 6-8 yrs) meet on Wednesday 6.30pm - 7.30pm, Cubs (aged 8-10 yrs) on Monday 6.30pm - 8.00pm and Scouts (10 - 14 yrs) on Wednesday 7.45pm - 9.30pm. In addition to our usual games, crafts, outdoor skills, and friendship, we are planning a year of adventures to celebrate our 50th anniversary in 2020. Come and join the fun! Contact: 29WLScouts@ gmail.com
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. FLUTES4 FUN meet fortnightly in the Craiginn Centre . Call Allison on07768 681 7861 PINKY,S PERCY’S
meet in the Craiginn Centre on alternate Saturdays from 11-30 a.m. Till 12-15 p.m. PAPER CRAFT 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
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
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. 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. THE 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. CLD
youth and children’s clubs in Blackridge Community Centre
Monday Juniors 6-15 p.m. till 7-45p.m. for P1-P4
Thursday Juniors 7-9 p.m. for P5-P7 and S1
Friday ASC 12-30 till2-30 p.m. for P3-P7 Registration and Membership forms are given on the first night. These must be returned ASA as child/ children must be registered to attend. Membership for the year is £2-50 , 50 p entrance each week after that which go into club funds. There is also a tuck shop so bring extra THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE OF THE COMMUNITY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION meet in the Craiginn Centre on Monday 17 th February at 7 p.m. THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL meet in the Craiginn Centre on Tuesday 18 th February at 7 p.m. GARY WARK
from the Fire Service was the guest at the Church Fellowship Group meeting this week when he gave a very informative talk on fire safety and prevention. This gave everyone an eye opener into what could happen if we are not careful and diligent as to what can easily cause a fire. Christine Duncan gave the vote of thanks on behalf of the group and tea was served.
The Session and Board meet in the Church on February 26 th at 7 p.m.
CRAIGSHILL
KAREN STEWART 01506 882880 KAREN136WLC@YAHOO.CO.UK GOOD NEIGHBOUR NETWORK
A packed programme of events is held every week as follows in The Craigshill Good Neighbour Network, The Mall. All are welcome, but please phone and book for the Lunch Club and the sewing class. The first class is free with exception of the Lunch Club. Monday - Pins & Needles - knitting, sewing and friendship 10.3012pm, (£2). Tuesday - Paracise (gentle exercise suitable for all mobilities) 10.15– 11am. (£ 2). The Lunch Club with a 3 course meal and activities is held from 12- 3pm (£5.50), tea with scone/biscuit from 1.30– 3pm ( £2.25). Friendly Forces which is a very informal get together for veterans of the Tri-Services who live in the West Lothian area meet on the first and third Tuesday of the every month from 6- 8pm (optional £ 1 donation).. Wednesday Singing for Health for cup of tea, friendship and song from 10.30-12pm (£2). Carpet Bowls a fun afternoon for all abilities from 1.30– 3pm (£ 2). Thursday a Craft Group with ,materials supplied from 10.30– 12pm. Your Choice, choose from a variety of games, Pool, Darts, Table Tennis, Boccia and Curling from 1.30-3.30 ( £2), Pins & Needles2, for knitting , sewing and friendship from 1.30-3.30. Sewing Class, come along and learn how to sew or improve your sewing skills, booking is required. It is held from 1.30-3.30 (£2). Monthly Book Group is held on the last Thursday of every month from 1.30- 3.30pm (£ 2). Friday Men’s Group with a light lunch, air hockey, darts, dominoes and a quiz from 10.151.15pm £2.50 . Further details from Susan on 01506 442093 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
We would love to be able to supply all our services to more people in West Lothian but to do this we need more help. We are having an open day on Thursday February 13 between 11 - 3pm and 6 - pm at our office ( 3 Michaelson Square, Kirkton campus, Livingston, EH54 7DP). This is open to anyone who would like to volunteer with us or just find out more about what we do. We hope to see you there! JUDO
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 07403622267 and email to info@jideljudo93.com