UPHALL UPHALL STATION BOWLING CLUB
JANET COOPER 01506 855832 JANETC13@HOTMAIL.COM WEST LOTHIAN U3A
Have been holding their monthly open meetings online.
The speaker for the March meeting was Jim Brand from Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance who told us all about the work of the organisation. The next meeting will take place online on Wednesday, April 21 at 2pm when the speaker will be our own member, Linda Gilbert, who will talk about the Bronte Sisters.
A number of our other groups such as quiz, book readers, ukulele, history and science are continuing to meet online and some such as walking and appreciation/ garden visits, meet online to chat about what they have been doing or seeing. New U3A members are always welcome - please contact the Membership Secretary Helen on 01506 655976. Further information is also available on our website: u3asites.org.uk/westlothian
BINNY GOLF CLUB
It’s been a long time since we were open to visitors, due to the snow, restrictions etc. We are opening up again to visitors, with tee times from 1-4pm weekdays. Two players per tee time.
Visitors from West Lothian only, due to travel restrictions. Tee times can be booked 4 days in advance or less. Restrictions will not be around forever. We now have an additional greenkeeper and up to date machinery.
There will be reshaped fairways and new aprons and approaches to the greens featuring this year, to keep things fresh. With great prices from £11 for 9 holes and £17 for 18 holes we can’t wait to welcome you. Bookings must be made in advance. Either here https://www.brsgolf.com/ oatridge/visitor_home.php or by phoning the clubhouse on 01506 859636.
Opening of the green will be on Saturday, May 1 2021 at 2pm. New members are welcome.
Membership fees are due now. As per the club policy no-one is allowed on the green unless fees have been paid.
We ask for your co-operation in this matter. Membership fees for this year will remain the same as last year.
Full bowling members 18yrs to 64yrs £50, Social members – 18yrs to 64yrs £30, Senior bowling 65yrs+ £35, Senior social 65yrs + £10, Youth Bowler 16/17yrs £15, Junior Bowler up to 16yrs £1.
We would appreciate where possible that members pay fees by bank transfer if not then by cheque.
Bank details can be obtained from the following committee members:- Barbara Strachan (Secy) – 07926249121, Thomas McWilliams (President) – 07581225045, Iain Mackie (Treasurer) – 07595319904, Julie Barnett – 07816913626, Derek Mairs – 0770508226 (after 6pm).
If paying by bank transfer please ensure you let us know when fees have been paid. For new membership forms please email:- usbc1885@gmail.com
ECCLESMACHAN AND THREEMILETOWN COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Ecclesmachan and Threemiletown Community Council will for the meantime be meeting online.
If you are a resident and would like more information about joining a virtual meeting please send a message using the contact link at www.ecclesmachan.org. uk and your request for more details will be passed on to the Community Council.
CARERS OF WEST LOTHIAN
They are using zoom to run these groups while there’s social-distancing restrictions in place.
Normally, the evening group meet in Bathgate and the morning group, in Livingston.
These social groups are a great way to meet other people, have a chat and a bit of fun with an activity or two such as quizzes, music etc. For more information or to get the zoom details, get in touch on 01506 448 000 or office@carers-westlothian.com
SMILE
Lockdown Project - Middletonhall Nursing Home is looking for local people to support the Smile Centre Community garden and donate anything in a pot. Herbs, flowers, shrubs any types of seeds for planting out also cuttings from your own garden if resources are low.
It’s to breathe colour and life and smell around the residents.
WEST LOTHIAN ART
Is a group of enthusiastic amateur artists who meet regularly to paint, draw and chat in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere on Tuesday evenings between 7pm and 9pm in Uphall Community Education Centre. Cancelled until further notice.
If you’d like to know more, please email us at Info@WestLothianArt.co.uk