District News
HOWDEN/LADYWELL AGM
Forestbank Community Centre Management Committee are having their Annual General Meeting on Monday 18th October at 6.30p.m.
CARMONDEAN AGM
Carmondean Community Centre Management Committee are having their Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 20th October at 7.00p.m
CRAIGSHILL
KAREN STEWART 01506 882880 KAREN136WLC@YAHOO.CO.UK
CROCHET
A monthly Crochet Club workshop is held on the second Wednesday of the month in Craigs Farm. It will teach you how to make some funky projects. The next one is October 13.
These workshops are suitable for beginners, or experienced crocheters. And you can book
here: https://www.eventbrite. co.uk/e/160852340681 or message Leigh at Thecolourdasher for more info.
CRAIGSHILL GOOD NEIGHBOUR NETWORK
Our Schedule of Events for September are as follows :Monday Pins & Needles 10.30 –
12pm, Carpet Bowls 2– 3.30pm. Tuesday Bingo & Quiz 11– 1pm Walking Group 11 – 1pm.
Wednesday Guided Meditation 9 – 10am, Singing for Health 10.30 –Thursday Arts & Crafts
10.30am – 12pm. Friday Men’s Group 10.30– 12.30pm.
We are also collecting names for our Games Tournament on Tuesdays from 1.30-3.30pm and our Unique You course on Fridays from 1.30-3.30pm.
The games tournament is a series of board or card games over 6 weeks resulting in an overall winner. The Unique You course is a 6 week course, delivered by “The Mind Alchemy”.
It’s all about loving and embracing yourself just as you are. This course has been hugely successful and there are currently 3 spaces left at time of going to press.
All clubs are £2.50 each. We also have a free trial of Qi Gong on September 17 from 1.303.30pm. Qi Gong is gentle exercise supporting coordinated body – posture movement, breathing and meditation. Hugely beneficial and suitable for all ages and abilities.
Further details of clubs is available on 01506 442093 or email clubscgnn@gmail.
THE ONE-TO-ONE LISTENING SERVICE
is back on and starting soon.
We at Craigsfarm would like to extend a huge thank you and a warm welcome to our One-to-One volunteer, Janette Cameron.
One-to-One Listening is a space to share anything that is on your mind. It’s a space for you to talk in private to a trained listener who will not interrupt, advise, or judge you.
It’s a space where you will be encouraged to find your own way forward. So if you have something on your mind, need someone to talk to, know someone who might need a listening ear then services will be provided on Thursday mornings by appointment. Contact us on services@craigsfarm.org.uk.
This is not a counselling service but a befriending opportunity to provide you with a listening ear to help you think through some challenges.
CRAFTY KIDS HALLOWEEN
With Halloween just around the corner, this October break Craigs Farm will be running two extra spooky sessions of Crafty Kids, where your little monsters can come along and make some scarily creative crafts. These sessions will be held on Tuesday October 12 from 1-4pm
and Thursday October 14 from 10-1pm. Crafty Kids is suitable for kids up to 11 years old
and all children must be accompanied by an adult to the sessions.
CRAIGS FARM TRADERS FAIR
The Traders Fair will be held on Saturday October 9 from 10 2pm. It is a great way to
support local West Lothian-based businesses and find some amazing products. We’ll also be hosting refreshments in the café in case you want to stay for a wee cuppa too. Whether you’re buying early to beat the Christmas rush or just fancy shopping local for a treat for yourself, the Traders Fair is a great place for a day out this October.
ALMONDBANK LIBRARY
The Crime Reading Group will be held on Wednesday September 29 from 3-4pm.
PREGNANCY YOGA
Help to improve/maintain your strength and posture, improve your emotional well-being,help with sleep patterns, and learn relaxation techniques whilst connecting with your baby.
A new 4-week block is starting on Wednesday September 15 in Craigsfarm Community Hub.
Please register your interest below if you are interested or tag a friend who might be. https://www.emailmeform. com/builder/form/396hM6OB30db5487
CHILDRENS’ MINDFULNESS CLASS
Lollipop Therapies is about making new friendships, building confidence and helping children deal with big emotions. It is held every Tuesday in Craigs Farm from 4.30-5.30pm.
Find out more https://fb.me/ e/6AHWfEukG
YOUTH ACTION PROJECT
Music Group
If you are a music maker (aged 16-25), already or would like to try something new like banging some drums, playing keyboards, guitar or bass then this group is for you. There should always be a little time in the week to get out of the house and try something new in a
space you can relax and meet new friends. Come along and join us and share in the music on
Thursdays from 4-6pm in Riverside Community Wing.
RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY FRIDGE
The Craigshill Community Fridge is open every Friday from 9.30-12.30pm in Riverside Community wing. We have fresh fruit and vegetables, bread, dairy produce, meat, also some
frozen and tinned items available. £ 3 per person, we will be continuing to run throughout the school holidays.
DAISY DROP IN
We have spaces available at the playgroup for morning and afternoon sessions if anyone would like a place, pop into the daisy drop in at the library for a registration form. Sessions available are from 9.15-11.30am and 12.30-2.24pm. Contact daisyplaygroup@hotmail.com or 07514 848586 .
The Centre runs the following groups: Drop In and Play - Monday - Friday 9.1512 noon,
Breast Feeding Group - Thursday 10.30 – 11am, Baby Playgroup for birth - 12 months old -Tuesday 1- 3pm, Messy Play - Thursday 1-3pm, Sarah's crafty Tuesday - Tuesday 10 - 11am and Music Rhythm- Friday 10am. Contact daisydropin@hotmail.co.uk or 01506 238998 .
EAST CALDER KAREN STEWART 01506 882880 KAREN136WLC@YAHOO.CO.UK COMMUNITY CHOIR
Fom Monday October 11 . Reckon we’re all feeling it a bit, and now coming out of lockdown, people need communities more than ever, to feel they belong to something, to have a sense of connection and identity. Is hoped that this choir will go a wee bit of a way to achieving that. It’s a free choir, totally community based, no auditions, no stress, no fees, just two hours of fun and singing with easy harmonies covering a shedload of genres. It will be held on Monday evenings from 7 9pm at The Village, Oakbank Road, East Calder and Fridays from 10 – 12noon at the East Calder Bowling Club, Langton Road. email: info@singergie.com for further info.
YOGA
Come along to Sukha Yoga on Wednesday evenings from 7--8.30 pm in The Dave King Partnership Centre, Main Street East Calder. This Yoga class is easy, relaxing, energising and suitable for all levels. We are following Covid restrictions so the space is well ventilated and numbers are limited. Entry is through the fire exit at the back of the building. We practice without face masks but they are required if moving within the building. We all have to bring our own mats. Sanitiser is available. Wear comfortable clothing. Only £6 per session or book 5 sessions for £25 . To book a space phone Ruth on 0776 7777044.
REUSE AND THRIVE
Our “Reuse and Thrive” community led shop in East Calder is open every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10-2pm at, 148 Main Street, East Calder (opposite the Dave King Partnership Centre). The shop has a wide range of inexpensive good quality pre-loved clothes, toys, books and household items. Pop in and have a look. We also have the “free items box” where you are welcome to pick up anything plus loads of free cookbooks too.
If you have things to donate please get in touch with the Facebook page and we will arrange a suitable date for you to drop stuff off or we can arrange to collect it from you. In the meantime our volunteers will be processing our current back log and refreshing the shelves in the shop. We have new things on the shelves every week.
BABY MASSAGE AND BOND
New baby massage & bond with baby classes are held at Tots Spot play cafe, Main Street
where you can learn skills to help relax and relieve your baby of any wind, colic or other ummy problems and also fun baby yoga.. If you want to learn skills to help your baby to sleep deeper & for longer come and join our From Acorn to Oak with love on a Wednesday.
Level 1 Bond With Baby 1- 20pm (most suitable for babies aged 12 weeks - premobile) and Baby Massage 2.30 - 3.30pm (most suitable for babies from birth - premobile). Book your spot via this link: https://from-acorn-to-oak-with-love.class4kids.co.uk
ALMONDELL AND CALDERWOOD COUNTRY PARK
The R75 path in Almondell between Mid Calder and the Pipe Bridge is closed to allow for major works and a fish pass project on the Mid Calder Weir. Completion is estimated for December 7 . Diversion is by pavement for pedestrians and by road for cyclists from Mid
Calder to the South Entrance. Apologies for any convenience this causes but this will be a great future improvement for the river Almond.
PILATES
New members welcome. Pilate classes are held as follows: Wednesdays in Mid Calder Institute Hall from 9.3010.30am and Thursdays in the Dave King Partnership Centre, East Calder at 9.30-10.30am, 6.15-7.15pm and 7.308.30pm. The link to the Body & Core Pilates FaceBook page is https://m. facebook.com/BodyandCorePilates/. For further details contact Mairianne Kpedekpo on 07912 963 851 or Email: pilates@bodyandcore.co.uk .