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CRAIGSHILL KAREN STEWART 01506 882880 KAREN136WLC@YAHOO.CO.UK MONTHLY CROCHET CLUB
workshop is held on the second Wednesday of the month in CraigsFarm. 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.
PROJECT PREVENTION INTERVENTION
and Money Advice Project This Citizens Advice Bureau project (PIMAP) adopts a holistic approach to assisting pregnant mothers and families with preschool children.
We provide advice, support and advocacy on a wide range of areas, predominately benefits, welfare rights, housing, maternity rights and pay, employment rights and debt advice. You can contact the team Monday to Friday 9-4pm on 01506 444814 or email enquiries@cabwestlothian.casonline. org.uk asking for the PIMAP team and one of us will call you back within 3 working days.
HMRC PROJECT
This Citizens Advice Bureau project aims to assist clients with HMRC enquiries from
Personal Tax to Tax Credits. The project adviser can assist clients to contact HMRC, assistance to use and navigate HMRC online services, liaise with HMRC with more complex cases and offer support to individuals in dealing with their own Tax Affairs.
Referrals can be made at 01506 444814 or enquiries@cabwestlothian.casonline. org.uk.
MONEY TALKS PROJECT
This Citizens Advice Bureau project aims to assist people in financial need and enable them to maximize their income and reduce expenses. Our project focuses on families with children and people approaching, or over retirement age, but we will accept referrals from any West Lothian resident. We have specialist advisers offering full financial health checks, making
sure you are in receipt of all the correct benefits and grants that you are entitled to, whilst checking you are not paying too much for services such as utility bills. For assistance call 01506 444814 or email us at enquiries@cabwestlothian.casonline. org.uk and request a call
back from the Money Talk
HOBART STREET COMMUNITY GARDEN
Join The Conservation Volunteers at Hobart Street Community Garden over the next couple
of weeks for some exciting family activities. Come along on Friday October 22 from 23.30pm for “Changing Seasons”, lets explore the seasonal changes taking place and on Friday October 29 from 2-3.30pm “Get Ready for Winter”, what can we do to help animals get ready for winter. Lets built a hibernacula. If you’re interested in more information, you can contact Alice
Kenny at: E-mail: Alice.Kenny@tcv.org. uk, tell 07773591453.
29TH WEST LOTHIAN (HOWDEN) SCOUT GROUP
We meet at Toronto Primary School Community Wing for Beavers (age 6 to 8yrs) on
Thursdays at 6.30-7.30pm, Cubs (age 8 to 10yrs) on Mondays at 6.30- 8pm and Scouts (age 10 to 14yrs) on Wednesdays at 7- 9pm. We also have links to Explorers (age 14 to 18yrs); and Network (age 18 to 25yrs). We have places available for boys and girls in all sections.
Contact us by Email: 29WLScouts@ gmail.com or search for our name on Facebook. Join the fun. Learn skills for life. Be part of the adventure.
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We have evening classes are on a Monday and Friday at Craigswood SC . Under 8s at 5.15pm, 8-13 years at 6pm and S1+ and seniors at 7.30pm. Junior classes are held in Murieston Scout Hall at 4.30pm. We also have a Lothian Sombo class on a Wednesday at Craigswood SC at 7.30pm
SPARK (FORMERLY 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 .
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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.
It 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.