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DEDRIDGE ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT
has been running a series of free of charge online employability workshops to assist those seeking employment. The last one takes place tomorrow, Friday from 9am -3pm available on Zoom. Friday’s session is a West Lothian Council Jobs Fair and a Work Club. To attend the session*, log on to; https://www.surveyhero. com/s/A2EWorkshop or call 0800 0329768.
THE LIVINGSTON SOUTH COMMUNITY CHURCH
holds its next Sunday service on October 10 at the Murieston Village Hall. The service starts at 10am and all attenders will be made most welcome.
COMMUNITY GARDEN VOLUNTEER
days are being organised to assist with the large garden at Crofthead Farm. Individuals and families can drop in and get gardening for as little or as long as they like, to help develop the multipurpose garden catering for all age groups. Weather permitting the first day will be held on Saturday 16 th of October.
All participants will be provided with free refreshments as a thank you. For further details call in at the Farm or just turn up on the day.
THE LANTHORN COMMUNITY FOOD SHOP
based at Crofthead Farm is open Monday and Wednesdays 1030am12.30pm and on Tuesday evenings from 5-7pm.
The Tuesday evening opening is proving very popular as if offers people who work the chance to visit the shop. Bags of food costing a very reasonable £3 are on sale with the contents varying each day depending on what has been delivered. Sanitary items are available free of charge along with free pet food for cats and dogs.
Nappies and baby milk is available at reduced costs. Please note that the project is for the local community and no referrals are required, just drop in during opening hours. If you require any further information regarding the shop please email donna.Lanthorn77@hotmail.com or karyn.Lanthorn77@hotmail.com.
COMMUNITY COUNCILS
The 4 yearly elections for all West Lothian Community Council’s take place on October 14 this year. The six elected members of Dedridge Community Council will meet for the formal proceedings at Crofthead Farm on the night. The six members are, Lawrence Fagan, Edward Millar, Cameron McConachie, Stephen shaw, Russell Hastie and Michael Duncan.
KIRKNEWTON KAREN STEWART 01506 882880 KAREN136WLC@YAHOO.CO.UK FOOTBALL FOR KIDS
We have a really great opportunity for kids age 3-16 to take part in a football class for 5 weeks starting in November.
Technical, tactical, social, psychological and physical skills will be taught within these classes and the aim is to bridge the gap between grass root and professional levels of football.
Whether your child is only just getting started or already have some skills then this is a really good chance for them to get some professional coaching. This will be funded by KCDT through the Big Lottery fund .
If you think your child would be interested then please get in touch. , Initial class days/times would be as follows: Mondays 5.30-6.30 (3-5 years) and 6:307:30 (10-12 years). Wednesdays 5:30-6.30 ( 6-9 years) and
6:30-7:30 ( 13-16 years) Spaces are limited so if you are interested then get in touch quick.
This will be held at the Kirknewton pavilion/pitch
COMMUNITY CHOIR
Like life isn’t busy enough, a community choir called Singergie is being set up in East Calder from Monday October 11 . 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 table” outside where you are welcome to pick up anything you want and perhaps pop in for a visit. Loads of free cookbooks too.
If you have things to donate please get in touch with the 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 wonderful volunteers will be processing our current back log and refreshing the shelves in the shop. We have new things on the shelves every week and at the moment new things just about daily.
TODDLER GROUP
The toddler group that ran in Kirknewton Church Hall had to close due to Covid, volunteers, kids going to school now etc . It’s such a shame as we feel there is a need for this in the village , with the support of Kirknewton Community Trust, would there be any volunteers/ parents willing to try and get this back
up and running? We have the option of 4 decent sized spaces, we just need the commitment of some volunteers. If you would be interested, please phone the Green Room on 01506 883988.
GREEN ROOM
The Green Room is open, for tea/coffee, a chat, printing, some books to read, whatever the reason we are here from 9am-1pm Monday to Thursday.
Social distancing still applies so please bear that in mind if your popping along. The larder is still open on Thursdays 9am1pm.
You can hire the Green Room for £10 per hour for meetings, parties, classes. As restrictions ease more people will be allowed in. The E-Bikes can be hired from the shop and we now have 3 bikes available for hire.
We are currently looking to get the return of the youth club, we would like your opinion on whether there is a need for it in Kirknewton, or would you prefer ad hoc all age based activities?
WEST CALDER LORNA BOYD CLOVENFORD@YAHOO.CO.UK WEST KIRK OF CALDER & POLBETH HARWOOD CHURCH.
Sunday morning worship has now fully resumed normal services in both churches, 9:45am in The West Kirk and 11:15am Polbeth Harwood Church. Weekly Sunday/JAM clubs welcome all children and the Bible class meet the first Sunday in the month at the West Kirk. All children’s groups meet first in the church at the same time as the Sunday service.
Everyone must wear a face mask in the Church and hand sanitise units are available as you enter both churches and church hall.
For all up to date information please check out our Church website: west-kirkpolbeth-harwood.co.uk for our weekly Sunday video service for all ages. OR Should you not have internet you can listen to a recording of our service in the comfort of your own home by calling: 01506 286 884
THE WEST KIRK CHURCH HALL
Looking to book a hall? We have some availability for daytime and evening bookings at competitive rates. For more information contact: Stewart Munro stewart88.munro@sky.com
CALDER KIDS
For babies, toddlers and their carers. A friendly group meet in the West Kirk church hall on Wednesday mornings from 9:30- 11am. £1 for adults includes a cuppa & biscuit and 50p for snack for toddler age kids. All welcome.
BROXBURN
JANET COOPER 01506 855832 JANETC13@HOTMAIL.COM
BROXBURN COLTS 2008S
Are still looking to add a couple of players to their squad for the upcoming season. Any boys who think they can play and challenge themselves at the top end of the West Lothian A league then contact Tony on 07765105065 or Paul Grant on 07415412668.
We train on a Tuesday/ Wednesday at our excellent home The Albyn Stadium in Broxburn. Games are played on Saturday mornings.
BROXBURN AC UNITED 2009
Players wanted for the WLAYFC U13s A League with games on Saturday m o r n i n g s . Training is Mondays at 7pm and Wednesdays at 6pm at the Albyn in Broxburn. They are looking for outfield players who want to play football and develop in a fun environment. Any player who would like to come along please get in contact with Andy Walker on 07843 363 441 or drop him an email at andy.walker@ busc.org.uk
BROXBURN PARISH CHURCH
Our church is now open for morning worship every Sunday at 11am. We are pleased to welcome friends old and new back to our newly upgraded Sanctuary. Please check our website for up to date information.
17TH WEST LOTHIAN SCOUTS GROUP
Has spaces for Beavers. Girls or boys aged 6 to 8 years old are welcome. Please email Beaverswlandsq@gmail.com Meetings are on Mondays 6.15pm to 7.15pm at the Canon Hoban Hall.
Are still here to help anyone who need information, support or even just someone to chat to. For cancer support please contact 01506 283053 or email macmillanwestlothian@westlothian. gov.uk
AZAMI KARATE GROUP
Has taught karate in Broxburn since 1990. Whilst the sport centre is closed, we are providing free online classes to beginners and existing members from the local community.
As it may be a few months before sport centres and schools re-open why not join our karate classes online on zoom now for free? Beginners welcome from the local community.
Kids age 5+ and adults. PM their Facebook page for details.
BROXBURN COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Broxburn Community Council bridges the gap between West Lothian Council and our local community.
Our primary purpose is to find out your opinions & needs and then to make the council and other public bodies aware of these.
Our meetings are open to every resident in Broxburn and we extend a warm welcome to those who attend. We meet on the last Monday of every month (except July & December) in the Old Town Centre in Broxburn at 7pm. Cancelled until further notice.
Email us at chair@broxburncc.org.uk
UPHALL
JANET COOPER 01506 855832 JANETC13@HOTMAIL.COM
JIGSAW EXCHANGE
In the Open Door (opp Scotmid). All funds raised go to the BUSY project. £3.00 if you are exchanging a jigsaw, £6 if you are purchasing only.
THE OPEN DOOR CAFE
Main Street Uphall is OPEN Monday Thursday 10am - 1pm. Coffee, tea, filled rolls, toasties, home baking and a chat (the chat is free). Please drop in!
MACMILLAN@WEST LOTHIAN
We know it might be a lonely and stressful time for people affected by cancer just now, as most of us stay at home and practice social distancing to stay safe. Macmillan@ West Lothian is still available via email, phone and online to support you, or even to just talk about what you are going through. For cancer information, or just someone to talk to contact us today on 01506 283053 or email MacmillanWestLothian@westlothian. gov.uk
UPHALL COMMUNITY COUNCIL
In the early stages of the pandemic, Uphall Community Council suspended our meetings to comply with covid19 regulations.
However, as time elapsed we decided
to re-start meeting via the video conferencing software zoom. As this technology is new to us, we have so far not advertised the meeting details.
If anyone has any issues they would like the Community Council to take up on their behalf, please contact a member using the contact information below: Irene Bishop (Chair) irene@ uphallcc.org.uk Pippa Plevin pippa@ uphallcc.org.uk David Flight (Vice Chair) david@uphallcc.org.uk Tom Parham tom@uphallcc.org.uk Lynne McEwen (Secretary) lynne@uphallcc.org.uk Jonathan Moore jonathan@uphallcc. org.uk Fraser Graham (Treasurer) fraser@ uphallcc.org.uk George Scott george@ uphallcc.org.uk Gerald Paisey (Planning) gerald@uphallcc.org. uk Since early 2020, we have welcomed Jonathan Moore and George Scott to our membership. In the same period, we bid farewell to longstanding member Liz Scobie.
Our meetings are held virtually on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.
LOTHIAN CARERS OF WEST
Run two monthly social groups for disabled adults living in West Lothian. The evening group runs on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6-7pm and the morning group, on the 4th Tuesday of the month from 10.30-11.30am.
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, aged 60+ to meet every month to enjoy a meal at a Bathgate restaurant whilst forming friendships.
The first meeting First meeting will be
music etc. For more information or to get the zoom details, get in touch on 01506 448 000 or office@carers-westlothian.com
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
THE THRIFT SHOP
Is closed at present as is the Strathbrock Church Hall. Please do not leave any goods at the hall door but keep them at home until the shop re-opens which will depend on easing of restrictions.
BATHGATE BENNIE MUSEUM
Whether you are a museum visitor interested in seeing curious objects or like to delve into history, the Bennie Museum has it all.
Visit the museum to see the latest acquisition - a Dryad Leicester Loom with some in-progress weaving taking place. Whilst there, don’t forget to tour the Museum of Childhood.
Admission is free. Open Mon-Sat 11am to 3.30 pm.
9/11 Mansefield Street, Bathgate EH48 4HU. 01506 634944.
BATHGATE HIGH CHURCH
will be holding a Thrift Shop in their Large Hall from Monday 11th October to Friday 15th October during the hours of 10.00 am until 3.00 pm and on Saturday from 10.00 am until 12.00 Noon from 6pm to 8pm on Tuesday, October 12 then every second Tuesday of each month.
For more information visit call 01506 815 815 or email OPAL@cyrenians.scot.
WHITBURN
PAUL GAVIN PAULGAVIN.COURIER@GMAIL.COM
WHITBURN AND DISTRICT PROBUS CLUB
is a local association for retired and semi-retired men to meet for fellowship and friendship.
Meetings are held at the Hilcroft Hotel each Wednesday morning at 9.30 and usually conclude around 12 noon.
An extensive programme of speakers is planned throughout the year and periodic lunches, dinners and outings are planned.
Interested? Contact Rod Dow (Probus Secretary) on 01506 462772 or come along any Wednesday morning for a coffee and a warm welcome.
PUBLIC ARTS PROJECT FOR THE WHITBURN PARTNERSHIP CENTRE
An artist has been commissioned to create a new piece of public artwork for the new Whitburn Partnership Development. A new public artwork will be designed for the courtyard area of the new venue as part of the development at the site of the former Burgh Halls in Whitburn.
The opportunity for this commission was advertised through the Creative Scotland opportunities page and artists applied, were interviewed and Ailsa Magnus was selected through this process.
The project is being supported by local residents who volunteer to be part of the commissioning group, who selected the artist after reviewing all the applications received.
Ailsa Magnus has worked as a public artist in the UK for over 20 years and delivers hands-on art workshops for participants to explore, casting, printmaking or even working with textiles.
Ailsa has worked in Fauldhouse to design their public art project which is still currently under development and will be working in Whitburn for the duration of the construction of the new partnership centre. To learn more about Ailsa’s art practice visit her facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/ AilsaMagnusSculptor
To get in touch with Ailsa directly to take part in activities planned for the Whitburn project email her at: whitburn. publicart@gmail.com
A number of workshops will be taking place as part of the development of the commission.
One of these workshops will be Gelli printing; Gelli printing is an innovative way to create vibrant, one of a kind mono prints.
Using gel plates, acrylic paint and paper, the gelli plate printing process allows beginners and advanced art makers alike, to produce striking and beautiful works.
Come and meet Ailsa on Oct 14th in Whitburn Library and She’ll guide you through the process. The workshop is free to anyone over 12 years of age, booking is essential.
If you would be interested in being involved in the Public Arts Project for the Whitburn
Partnership Centre, please like and follow the facebook page for updates and upcoming workshops at https://www. facebook.com/whitburnpublicart
WHITBURN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST
Community Garden; If you could spare a few hours to help us get the garden up and running then please get in touch with David on David@whitburncdt.org.uk or call 01501 748708 and let us know you plan to attend.
They planted some Autumn Veg, which they hope will be ready to harvest in early
spring. We planted some spring onions, purple sprouting broccoli, a variety of Lettuce (Arctic king, Winter density and Rainbow chard), Cabbage (winter green and spring green), Turnip (Sweetbell and Golden Ball).
If you would be interested in helping us and volunteering, please contact david@whitburncdt.org.uk or he will be at the garden on Monday and Thursday
afternoons 1pm to 4pm if you would like to pop up and help out.
POLKEMMET COUNTRY PARKRUN
Are looking for volunteers in a variety of roles including Photographers. If you can help, then please email polkemmetcountry@parkrun.com with your name and barcode number. If you can help in future weeks, then the current roster is viewable at this link - https:// www.parkrun.org.uk/ polkemmetcountry/futureroster/
FRIENDS OF POLKEMMET
Three volunteer dates to see us through to Christmas, starting with Sunday 10th October, meeting at 10.30am. Continuing on the 7th of November and 5 of December. All ages welcome (but under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).