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CRAIGSHILL
KAREN STEWART 01506 882880 KAREN136WLC@YAHOO.CO.UK
CRAIGSHILL MALL
The Mall is now accessible to the public with the following shops accessed from inside the Mall: Boots the Chemist, Birds Unisex Hairdressers, Zabka Polish Store, Adept Tattoo parlour. Monika Vegetable and Fruit Market which also sells homemade bread, pastry, cakes and organic food plus you can drink coffee with a hot dog and pizza baguette.
CRAIGSFARM.
The café is now open again from 9.301.30pm from Monday to Friday for the sale of breakfasts, soups, toasties, panninis and the favourite of a lot of you, chips and cheese! We look forward to seeing you all again and we would welcome your support as a local business trying to survive these difficult times. I hope to see many of you again over the next week and then its our planned Christmas closure so we will be closing on Tuesday December 22 and re-opening on Monday January 4.
ALMOND ROAD
Almond Road in Craigshill has now reopened, after the carriageway resurfacing works were completed ahead of schedule.
WEST LOTHIAN YOUTH ACTION PROJECT
Growing packs have been put together by the Growing Together team for Letham and Riverside Primary schools. The packs contain everything you would need to grow seeds, plants and bulbs. The children, under supervision of the teacher will be able to grow and care for their own plants for the next 6 months. The seed packs will contain a variety of vegetables including... peas, beans, garlic, onions, lettuce, kale and alpine strawberries.
RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY FRIDGE
The Riverside Community Fridge is a free resource open to all in the Craigshill community . The fridge enables us to redistribute food which would otherwise go to waste. All kinds of food are available including fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, dairy, processed and longlife foods. We are in Riverside Community Wing, Maree Walk, Craigshill EH54 5BP, open every Wednesday and Thursday from 9.30-12.30. Bring a bag and wear a mask. Contact 431430.
ALMOND HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Have your say on rent levels for 2021/22. We sent all tenants a rent review leaflet which can be completed and sent back to us using the pre-paid envelope, or you can complete it online at : https:// www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/RR_21_22
Our new Housing+ initiative is now up and running. Delivered in partnership with Housing Options Scotland, tenants can access a dedicated, impartial support service to help them with
any issues that are making their home life difficult. Find out more on our website: https:// bit. ly/ Housing_ Plus
KAREN STEWART 01506 882880 KAREN136WLCYAHOO.CO.UK MILITARY MUSEUM SCOTLAND
Congratulations to the Military Museum, Linburn. This museum which opened in 2017, was awarded Scottish Tourist attraction of the year in 2019 has now been awarded 5* and the accolade of being in the top 3 places to visit in West Lothian. . A huge thanks to all the volunteers, visitors and veterans who have made Military Museum Scotland what it is.
The museum has now reopened again until Wednesday December 23rd inclusive. We will then close for Christmas and reopen again on Tuesday January 5.. (All going well). Lots of new things and collections to see.
ALMONDELL COUNTRY PARK
New signage in Almondell heralds the arrival of the Shale Trail, West Lothian’s new 16 mile trail between Winchburgh and West Calder, which passes through the park. Unlock the secrets of Scotland’s first oil rush as you walk or cycle through this beautiful green corridor. Discover what lies under your feet, how shale oil was made and its people. See how nature has reclaimed the industrial landscape.
FOOD TRAIN
Connects is a Scotland wide volunteer connecting service for older people needing some help with their regular grocery shopping. If you know an older person who would like to be connected please email shopping@ thefoodtrain.co.uk or call 0800 3047924. A huge thank you to all the volunteers who have already signed up to help! www.thefoodtrain.co.uk
EAST CALDER COMMUNITY FOOTBALL CLUB
East Calder Football Club is a community football club catering for wide age groups from Soccer Schools,7s,9s and 11s to Amateur. Our 2007s who play in the WLAYFC ‘B’ league are looking to strengthen their squad by adding some more experienced players. They also have space for some experienced 2008s who would like to play in the older age group. Contact David - 07843 429401 or Rab - 07765 858634.