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KAREN STEWART 01506 882880 KAREN136WLC@YAHOO.CO.UK
KIDS AND THE LOCKDOWNS
The second of the two workshops which KCDT is running for primary school age children will be on Friday April 29 from 2-3pm. Its to help the kids reflect on the lock-downs and to give them some coping strategies for the future.
Spaces are limited so please book as soon as possible. Just message Debbie to book your place, infokirknewton@gmail. com.
COMMUNITY LISTENING PROJECT
This is be held every Monday from 1-3pm in East Calder Church Hall. Please pop along for a cuppa and some company. This cafe will aim to help people move out of restrictions and mix with others again.
Combating loneliness, isolation, low mood and give a place for people to come into contact with others who have time for a coffee and some company.
We hope this project in time can become an integrated part of the community providing a valuable service to those who can benefit from it. We are starting small but hope we can grow together.
MILITARY MUSEUM, LINBURN
Our first ever Militaria Fair last week was a fantastic event. Thanks to everyone who came along, from the stall holders and the visitors to our fantastic family of volunteers, without them we wouldn`t be able to hold these events.
We are already planning our next event. All the stall holders that were here have already booked their spot for the next one.
Thank you also to the people who handed in items for the Ukrainian orphans appeal. They will be handed out to the charity Friends of Chernobyl Children.
FORGET ME NOT CAFE
If you or a family member has had a diagnosis of dementia or memory issues then please join us at the café for an informal and friendly social group withr a cuppa and blether.
Please note that due to current circumstances, booking is essential. The cafe opens on the last Thursday of every month from 10-12noon in East Calder Church Hall. Please contact Alzheimer Scotland on 01506 533108 to book.
COMMUNITY LOTTERY
If you are passing the shop please consider buying a ticket to support local groups. Also your
weekly reminder that if you or anyone you know is struggling then please drop us a message.
SENIORS ACTIVITY HUB
Every Thursday morning the Green room will be transformed into a Seniors Activity Hub.
Come in, relax and enjoy a coffee and cake, pop in and say hi or stay and enjoy some relaxed activities anytime between 9.30- 12.30pm.
Bathgate Churches Together for Ukraine teamed up with West Lothian Council to send a van loaded with goods for refugees who are sheltering in Poland after fleeing the war in their homeland.
St John’s Church in the town was the collection point for donations of nappies, Cneawpbtiaobnycilnotheesraend blankets.
GALA QUIZZES
Quiz nights will be held on the first First Thursday of each month at 8pm in The Kirknewton Inn.
A maximum of 4 per team, £2 entry per person, £20 cash prize. All money raised goes towards Gala 2022.
ZUMBA CLASSES
Add some Zumba into your life. They are held on Tuesday evenings from 6.307.30pm in
KIRKNEWTON VILLAGE HALL
Its a great class not to be missed . Please email zumbawithian95@hotmail.com. Limited spaces available.
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 9am- 1pm.
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. Get in touch if we can help with anything infokirknewton@gmail.com or 01506883988.
EAST CALDER
KAREN STEWART 01506 882880 KAREN136WLC@YAHOO.CO.UK
REUSE AND THRIVE
Our Community Shop in East Calder is open every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10- 2pm. We have bric a brac (glasses, crockery, ornaments,
Also collected was baby formula, First Aid equipment and toiletries. All items were sorted and packed in boxes donated by Purdie of Blackburn.
Local Councillor Harry Cartmill organised West Lothian Home Aid to Edinburgh/Ukraine Society’s depot. Van driver Karol, himself Polish, was so pleased
pictures) and are well stocked with clothes, toys, jigsaws and books.
We also have the free boxes outside or in on a wet day which are fun to rummage. We welcome any donations but do not have the room for dvds, cds and hard backed books, also no electrical items please.
Do you fancy volunteering for a 2 hour shift on one of our days? You need not have had any experience and you will be trained. Ask when you are next in the shop.
MILITARY MUSEUM, LINBURN
Our first ever Militaria Fair last week was a fantastic event. Thanks to everyone who came along, from the stall holders and the visitors to our fantastic family of volunteers, without them we wouldn`t be able to hold these events.
We are already planning our next event. All the stall holders that were here have already booked their spot for the next one.
Thank you also to the people who handed in items for the Ukrainian orphans appeal. They will be handed out to the charity Friends of Chernobyl Children
LADIES MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP
This group offers peer support, confidence building, social activities and advice and support .
No registration so just pop into the Dave King partnership Centre, East Calder on Mondays from 6.30-8.30pm.
COMMUNITY LISTENING PROJECT
COVID has isolated so many of us. There is a new and exciting project called the KNEC Community Listening Project which will aim to help us get out of isolation, mix with people in a safe environment and listen to each other as we adjust to life again with less restrictions.
Our first project venture is to run the he wanted to take the van all the way to Poland.
The bathgate donations will travel on to Poland this week Pictured are Councillor Cartmill Karol the van driver for West Lothian Home Aid and John Hardy from St John’s Church.
KoNECt Cafe. This will start on Monday February 21 from 1-3pm in East Calder Church Hall. Please pop along for a cuppa and some company. It will run weekly from then. All Welcome.
FORGET ME NOT CAFE
If you or a family member has had a diagnosis of dementia or memory issues then please join us at the café for an informal and friendly social group with a cuppa and blether.
Please note that due to current circumstances, booking is essential. The cafe opens on the last Thursday of every month from 10-12noon in East Calder Church Hall. Please contact Alzheimer Scotland on 01506 533108 to book.
BABY MASSAGE AND BOND
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 tummy problems and also fun baby yoga.
If you want to learn skills to help your baby to sleep deeper and for longer come and join our From Acorn to Oak with love on a Wednesday. Level 1 Bond With Baby 1- 2pm (most suitable for babies aged 12 weeks - pre-mobile) and Baby Massage 2.30 - 3.30pm (most suitable for babies from birth - pre-mobile).
Book your spot via this link: https:// from-acorn-to-oak-with-love.class4kids. co.uk.
WHITBURN PAUL GAVIN PAULGAVIN.COURIER@GMAIL.COM WHITBURN BOWLING CLUB
Easter Sunday Eggstravaganza – Sunday 17th April 1pm till 6pm Come join us at Whitburn Bowling Club for a Sunday filled with great music and good fun!
You can listen to the sounds of the beautiful Liz Sloan and the amazing Frankie B. We will also have raffles and more. Tickets are £5 and can be purchased from either the Bowling Club or Salon Nouveau on West Main Street – these are on sale now. Hoping to see you all there!
WHITBURN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST
We are teaming up with Home Energy Scotland to deliver a home energy workshop, if you are worried about the rise in energy bills and would like to know what you can do to reduce this in your own home then this workshop is for you. It will be on Friday the 15th of April at 12.30 at the CDT office at 61 west main street.
There are limited spaces so if you would like to sign up use the QR code on the poster or use this web address to register https://r1.dotdigital- pages. com/p/2PT0-B65/confirmation if you would like more information please contact Ellie on 01501 748708 or email elliemor@gmx.co.uk
WHITBURN COMMUNITY GARDEN VOLUNTEERS
Massive thanks to KFM fencing for donating a mixture of materials that we will be able to use in the community garden to build more raised beds and planters to grow more fruit, veg and flowers for the community.
Any other companies that would like to donate materials to the community garden then get in touch with our Community development worker David at David@whitburncdt.org.uk or call 01501 748708 Exciting news! It’ s now time to get it kitted out ready for our first growing season!
They’re still in need of volunteers, if you could spare some time on a Monday and Thursday afternoon then please get in touch with David at David@ whitburncdt.org.uk
WHITBURN SUPPORT FOR UKRAINIAN REFUGEES
Have you registered your interest in hosting a family fleeing the crisis in Ukraine? Are you thinking of doing so? Unable to host but willing to help?
Here’s a link to a Facebook group for anyone who is interested in hosting or helping to host Ukrainian refugees in Whitburn.
https://www.facebook.com/ groups/1340524189744039/
Please join if interested and then share with your friends and help us build a local support network.
POLKEMMET COUNTRY PARKRUN
Are still 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, the current roster is viewable at this link - https://www.parkrun.org.uk/ polkemmetcountry/futureroster/