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COMMUNITY CENTRES
West Lothian Council is currently planning the reopening of Community Centres to various groups. As part of this welcomed re- introduction, the Community Playgroup activities within Crofthead Farm Centre have been identified as a priority during this phase and will reopen this Monday September 7. Risk assessments and control measures have been developed to enable the safe start up of the Playgroup. Other groups at the Farm will be able to return as we progress through the Government’s route map.
WEST LOTHIAN SELF HELP GROUP
Normally meet at Crofthead Farm on the first Wednesday of each month from 7- 9pm. The group is for adults living with depression, anxiety, stress and low mood. It assists participants explore ways to manage and develop a support network based on mutual respect. The group is also confidential and non-judgemental and for further details telephone 0131226-8152 or email
APPLICATIONS
for Education maintenance allowance, free school meals and school clothing grants for the new academic year 2020/ 2021 are now online. For further information and to complete applications visit: https:// crowd. in/ d2fo7X
THE LANTHORN COMPLEX’S COMMUNITY SHOP
is open every Monday and Wednesday opening at 12 noon. Bags of food costing a very reasonable £3 are on sale with the contents varying each day depending on what has been delivered.
WEST LOTHIAN LIBRARY
members can now borrow BBC micro:bits using the Click/Phone & Collect services. Full instructions on getting started are included in the micro : b i t customer packs and more guidance and fun things to try are provided at https:// www.microbit.org/
For more information and to book a place please call Adult Learning on Freephone 0800 731 1831 and leave a message. You can also contact by email: adultlearning@ westlothian.gov.uk .Please contact us as soon as possible as places are limited and will be filled quickly. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
CLEAR YOUR HEAD
The benefits of being active and getting outside has been highlighted as part of a new drive to help people in Scotland look after their mental health. The Clear Your Head campaign from the Scottish Government is encouraging people to keep up any active habits they may have started during the pandemic. It also highlights how making time to get active and do one thing, however big or small, can help people feel calmer and boost mood. Support is there so reach out if you need to talk to someone > clearyourhead.scot