District News
MURIESTON DEVELOPMENT TRUST
are holding a drop- in session at Murieston Village Hall on February 29 from 12 noon -4.30pm.
The Trust will be sharing the results of the local consultation that’s been happening over the last few months which will help to shape Murieston and Bankton over the coming years. Please pop by and vote on the priorities and projects you think are important for the local area. Refreshments provided.
THE 9TH WEST LOTHIAN SCOUT GROUP
who meet at Bankton Scout hall, have spaces available in the Beavers on Wednesdays from 6 -7pm for boys and girls age 6 - 7 yrs and on Thursdays from 7 – 8.30pm in Cubs for boys and girls age 8-9 yrs. If you have a child that would be interested in attending then please get in touch with David Harrower (Group Scout Leader) at david.harrower@yahoo.com. And come along for a free try.
WPS FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE
is hosting a Cocktail Night at the Scout Hall here in Murieston on Sat 28th March, 18.30 - 22.00. Tickets are £20 each and include 3 full- sized cocktails and a welcome drink. There will also be bottles of Prosecco available to purchase on the evening. All proceeds go to Williamston Primary School.
CHARITY SWISH PARTY FOR BREAST FRIENDS AND FAMILY
will be held in Livingston Cricket Club tonight, Thursday, 27 February 2020 from 19:00-21:00. Do your bit for the planet and your purse! Clear out your pre-loved clothes, shoes and bags and swap them for something new to you. (max 5 good quality items, on hangers if possible please).
Tickets cost £5 each with all proceeds being donated to Breast Friends and Family. In association with West Lothian Council recycling initiative.
CRICKET CLUB MONTHLY QUIZ NIGHT
, Friday 28th February. Club opens at 7pm. Coffee and cake £1.50
March Events at Livingston Cricket Club:.
Wednesday 4th March, Camera Club 7.30pm -9.30pm
Friday 6th March, 7.30pm. Beetle Drive is an old family British party game in which beetle parts are drawn. The game is played with pen, paper and a dice. The game is entirely based on random dice rolls, with no skill involved. Makes it an ideal game for all ages. Children and grandparents welcome. All instructions will be given. £1 per person to take part.
Friday 13th March. Rocky Horror Picture Show Themed night 7.30pm
Friday 20th March, Board Game night 7.30pm
Wednesday 18th March, Knitting & Crochet club 7pm
Saturday Date to be confirmed, Book Club 2pm-5pm
Wednesday 25th March, Medium Night 7.30pm
2020 Livingston Cricket Club Community Gala Day will be Saturday 5th September. If you are a local club or community group and would like to get involved, please contact as per details below.
If you are interested in any of the above events being held at the Cricket Club, please see the Livingston Cricket Club
Social Facebook page or contact Jenny on 07909645084 to book a place and/or find out more.
LIVINGSTON ROUND TABLE
next scheduled event for the public to help us raise money for local charities, community groups and projects is our annual LRT Beer Festival, held again at Livingston Cricket Club. The last few years have been amazing, with your help, let’s smash it again. Fun for all the family across the whole Easter weekend.
KIDS LOVE CLOTHES SPRING IRONATHON
will be held in Bellsquarry Village Hall on Saturday, February 29. Help us to get clothes out quicker to kids who really need them. Any time you can give between 9am-4pm is hugely appreciated.
All you need is your board, an iron and a smile. We’ll provide the tea and biccies and of course -the clothes. Please register for a spot with Lara on 07813 883220 or email events@kidsloveclothes.co.uk.
BELLSQUARRY VILLAGE HALL
has availability for new lets, be it arts and crafts, exercise, relaxation, community events, parties etc. For more information please see the Bellsquarry Village Hall Facebook page or email bellsquarryvillagehall@yahoo.com.
Monday: Dance Classes - Boys and Girls. 6-8 yrs. Ballet 3.30-4.15pm. Jazz 4.30-5.15pm phoebewelsh98@yahoo.com. Physio Led Pilates- 5.30pm and 6.30pm. Chakra Dancing and Creativie Meditation Chakra Wellness 8pm - Diane 07736 282837.
Tuesday: Hatha Yoga Carol’s Yoga 11am– Carol 07748 878751. Kids Music Class Music Bus West Lothian 1pm and 2.10pm - Louise 07725 738079. Pilates 5.30pm and 6.30pm www.facebook.com/activeandhappyxx
Wednesday: Yoga And Healing With Becca 9.30am. Dance Classes - Boys and Girls 3-5 yrs. Ballet 3.30-4pm. Jazz 4-4.30pm. phoebewelsh98@yahoo.com. Highland Dancing 5pm - Claire Anderson School of Dancing 07765 400391. Yoga @
Yoga And Healing With Becca 7.30pm
Thursday: Pilates 8.30am http://www.facebook.com/activeandhappyxx. Dance Classes - Boys and Girls 9-12 yrs. Ballet 3.30- 4.15pm. Jazz 4.30- 5.15pm phoebewelsh98@yahoo.com.
Friday: Kids Yoga Sonshine Yoga Kids 1pm & 2pm - Sonja 07747 729300.
Sunday: Fitsteps with Lisa in Livingston 10.15am - lisaproffitt@blueyonder.co.uk
THE SCOTTISH WOMAN’S RURAL INSTITUTE
meets in Bellsquarry Village Hall on the third Thursday of the month at 7.15pm. Everyone welcome to come along. For more information contact Peggy on 01501 762946.
BELLSQUARRY AND ADAMBRAE COMMUNITY COUNCIL
normally meet in Bellsquarry Village hall on the first Monday of every second month starting at 7pm. (Feb, April, June, Aug, Oct, Dec). Further details including minutes from the latest meeting can be viewed on the group’s Facebook page.
SING IN THE CITY CHOIR
meets weekly at the Scout Hall, Bankton on Wednesday evenings from 7.15pm9.15pm..
MURIESTON COMMUNITY COUNCIL
usually meets on the second Thursday of the month at 7pm in Williamston Primary School. Check out www. murieston.communitycouncil.org.uk for further information including minutes. All interested parties welcome.
MURIESTON PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP
meet in Murieston Village Hall Thursday mornings from 9.30am to 11.30am. Come along, join in the fun and make new friends.
THE GALA COMMITTEE
are on the lookout for donations of white dresses that would do the Royal Court for the Gala Day primary school sizes.
If anyone has any that they would like to donate, please contact the gala committee on midcaldergala@gmail.com 07754591624 or see the gala Facebook page.
YOGA CLASSES
are held in the Masonic Hall on Wednesday evenings from 7.30 - 9pm. These are informal classes and all levels are very welcome. For more information, call Linda on 01506 884115 or 07742 063080.
KIRK OF CALDER GUILD
will hold their next meeting tonight at 7.30pm in the Glenalmond Hall. The Guild meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month from September through to April. All welcome.
MID CALDER CHILDREN’S GALA COMMITTEE
have opened a crowdfunding site to assist with their fundraising. Now you can raise funds for the Gala from your armchair. Please go to https://wonderful. org/charity/midcalderchildrensgala and follow the links.
MID CALDER COLTS
are looking for two or three experienced coaches to assist with current teams and our Soccer School. We’re also looking for the right candidates to join our club who are looking to gain coaching experience and work through coaching courses.
All positions are on a voluntary basis. The Club will subsidise Coaching Courses up to 1:3 in the relevant age group. We also provide a full Coaches Training/ Clothing Kit. All our Teams train at Livingston FC on the main stadium pitch. For more information please email derekadams1969@gmail.com.
TEAM JAK FOUNDATION
Jak’s Den are very excited to announce their latest ‘21 Wishes for Jak’ event for this year!
Come and join us for our first Afternoon Tea and Feel Good Film - Mamma Mia- at the Scotsman Hotel on Edinburgh. Bring your friends and book your seats fast as places very limited. Saturday May 16 at 2.30pm.Tickets £30 per person. To Book email- lynn@teamjak.org.uk
THE MID CALDER CEILIDH
returns to the Masonic Hall, Bank Street, Mid Calder with a fantastic evening of traditional Scottish music, country dancing and good craic.
We’ll be joined by the fantastic JIGtime, who will be performing and calling the dances. There will also be a raffle to raise funds for Mid Calder Children’s Gala. Saturday, May 9 from 19:30-23:30.
Tickets £10 Adults/ £5 Children can be booked at https:// facebook. com/ events/ s/ mid- calder- ceilidh- withjigtim/937188439980239/?ti=cl.
SUNDAY STARS AT KIRK OF CALDER
would love for you to come along and join us on Sunday mornings at 10.30am for a fun filled way to learn about God, Jesus and the many good things in life.
All children from the age of 4 upwards are more than welcome and we aim to adapt each lesson to accommodate the age and the individual abilities of each child. For further information please contact either the minister Rev John Povey or Sunday Star Leaders: Jayne 07592687499, Val 07727136611 or Nicola 07975727434.
MID CALDER BABY AND TODDLER GROUP
meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 11am (excluding school holidays) in the Institute Hall, Market Street, Mid Calder. Costs £1 for babies and £1.50 for toddlers (first week free). Snacks available, tea, coffee and biscuits for adults.
MID CALDER BOYS
meets in the Glenalmond Church Hall on Friday nights during term-time. Places are available for all age groups:- Anchors P1 to P2, 6.30pm - 7.30pm, Juniors P3 - P6 and Company Section P7 and older, 7.30pm - 9.00pm . Please contact Eleanor Blair on 015060881302 or 07823328609 for further information.
MID CALDER GALA
are holding a fundraising race night in the Masonic Lodge, Mid Calder on Saturday February, 29 from 7-11.45pm.
Enjoy an evening with the ponies, greyhounds and pigs. Place your bets, cheer on your horse and hopefully enjoy your winnings.Tickets: £10 per head and includes buffet. Bets are £1 each. Fancy owning a horse on the night? Buy a horse and name it for £3 and win a bottle of bubbly if your horse wins. Sponsor a race for £30. Contact us on Mid Calder Gala Facebook page , midcaldergala@gmail. com or 0775 459 1624.
MID CALDER CHILDREN’S GALA LADIES NIGHT
presents 90’s Disco! Let’s get some bangin’ tunes on and take a wee trip down memory lane. Look out those scrunchies and baggy t’s and let’s get ready to rumble. £ 10 per ticket. - buffet, raffle and DJ. Masonic Lodge, Mid Calder on Saturday March 28. 7.30 pm – 12 midnight (last orders 11.45pm). For tickets contact: 07849330859 or see gala Facebook page.
MID CALDER COMMUNITY COUNCIL
usually hold their monthly meetings on the first Thursday of the month at 7.30pm in The Glenalmond Church Hall. All residents of Mid Calder welcome. For further details contact: Eleanor Blair Secretary Mid Calder Community Council on 07823328609 or email at eblair892@btinternet.com.