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WEST CALDER LORNA GRAHAM PARKHEAD GALA DAY
The spring draw winners were Rebecca Bradbury, Georgia Lammie, Lucas Hart and Lucy Russell. Parkhead children’s Gala is on Saturday 4th June. Crowning ceremony is at 11:30am. Come along and join the fun in your local community
PLATINUM JUBILEE CELEBRATION
We extend a warm and open invitation to everyone to join us at the West Kirk of Calder on June 5th at 10 am for a special united service to celebrate our Queens Platinum Jubilee. Bring along your own picnic to the service then join us in the grounds for a Big Jubilee lunch, we will provide the tea and coffee and some light entertainment, there will also be games and crafts for the young at heart!
WEST KIRK OF CALDER & POLBETH HARWOOD CHURCH.
Sunday morning worship 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. For all up to date information please check out our Church website: west-kirk-polbeth-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.
MID CALDER
YVONNE GREEN
01506 440881 YVONNEGREEN55@GMAIL.COM.
MID CALDER GALA WEEK
continues this week culminating on Saturday with Gala Day. Remaining events-Thursday 2nd June, Girls Pamper Night for P4 – P7 girls, Institute Hall 6.008pm, £4per ticket.
Call Sakina on 07849330859 for more details or see Gala facebook page. Gala Quiz, Masonic Hall 7pm for 7.30pm, over 18s only, £10 per team of four, to book a table email midcaldergala@gmail.com. Friday 3rd June, Crowning of Gala Queen Leah Kirwin .
This year’s Gala Court are - Crown Bearer Erin Scott Evie Lillis, Harris Bayne , Coralie Blades , Lewis Manson , Lanah Brown, Rory White , Lucy Jo Shemilt , Ewan Verhaaf ,Charlotte Dagnall , Rhys Paterson , Cayla Coulter , Tai Paterson, Queen Leah Kirwin and Consort Rory
Two West Lothian businesses have secured a place on a national electric vehicle charging point contract, that will help Scotland’s councils work towards having ultra-low emission vehicle fleets. CaSpcotitolandinExhceel’srefirst electric vehicle charging infrastructure framework has gone live to support the phasing out new
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The event takes place in Gala Park at 6.30pm and includes Gala Entertainment. Saturday 4th June, Gala Day; the Grand Gala Parade leaves from South Lodge Avenue at 1pm followed by Gala Sports held all afternoon in the park.
Gala Bags will be distributed in the park immediately after the Parade and can be purchased then for £2 per bag.
THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL
are delighted to announce details of the names for the three new Memorial Benches as voted by Mid Calder residents. The first new bench at the side of the Institute Hall will be dedicated to Elizabeth (Betty) Buckle.
One of the benches beside McPovey The Coo will be dedicated to lan Ross and the third bench will be dedicated to Davie Yule.
The Community Council hope to have the plaques in place in time for Queen’s Jubilee Weekend and Mid Calder Gala Day.
MID CALDER BOWLING CLUB
have the amazing Dean Jones coming to entertain on Gala night, Saturday 4th June 7.30pm - 11.30pm
KIRK OF CALDER
Tuesday Cafe is back! Come along and enjoy a cuppa and a blether in the Glenalmond Hall on a Tuesday morning between 10.00am and 12.00noon. We have missed you all.
LIVINGSTON CAMERA CLUB
new club season starts on Monday 5th September. The group normally meet at Crofthead Farm Community Centre on Mondays 7:15-9pm. Places are available for new members aged 18 or over and beginners are encouraged. Any new members who join over the summer are welcome to join in this season’s summer petrol and diesel cars from the public sector fleet, as the country aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2045.
Everwarm Ltd of Bathgate and Boyd Brothers (Fauldhouse) Ltd have now joined the group.
The framework will enable councils and other public bodies to source the supply,
syllabus outings without further payment. There is a members fee and discounted student memberships are also available. Details are on the website https://www. livingstoncameraclub.org.uk/
A UKRAINE REFUGEE FUNDRAISING CONCERT
will be held in the Kirk of Calder on Friday 10 June at 7.30pm, featuring Highlights Choir and West Calder Brass Band. Come along and enjoy an evening of light and entertaining music. For tickets £5, refreshments included, contact john. rankine @lineone.net/ or tickets at the door on the night.
MID CALDER COMMUNITY COUNCIL
normally meet on the first Thursday of the month from 7.30pm in Mid Calder Institute Hall. Meetings are open to all residents of Mid Calder.
You can keep up to date on the groups Facebook page. If you would like to discuss anything please drop us an email and we will put it on our Agenda,
PLEASE NOTE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS FOR MID CALDER COMMUNITY COUNCIL IS eleanorblair@btinternet. com . Contact can also be made via Telephone 07823328609 or the new online page https://yrpri.org/ group/12805
CONCERT
A concert in support of the orphans from Dnipro, who were rescued from the Ukraine conflict by the Dnipro Kids’ charity and are now in Edinburgh, will take place at the West Kirk of Calder, from 7pm on 17 June. Hosted by Kirk of Calder, Polbeth Harwood Church and the West Kirk of Calder, musicians taking part include Amy Hawthorn, Jessica-Rose Smith and Sophie Finlayson and Alasdair Adams. Tickets, costing £10 for adults and £5 for children include refreshments and must be ordered in advance from 07732 857 777. installation and maintenance of electric vehicle charging points, from companies who have been through the tender process and are ready to do business.
A total of 33 suppliers – all UK based have joined the first-generation framework.
MID CALDER BABY AND TODDLER GROUP
meets in the Institute Hall on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9am to 11.30pm. Cost of a session is £1 for under 1’s and £2 for 1 and over. Older children will be given a snack and there is tea/ coffee available for adults. It is up to the parents to set up and then put away toys and make sure the hall is left clean and tidy. For further information and to ask any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch via the group’s Facebook page.
CHORAL HIGHLIGHTS CHOIR
meets every Wednesday at 7.30pm in the the Kirk of Calder. Their music consists of a wide range of material from musicals, traditional, pop and much much more. If you would like more information or to join, please get in touch with John Rankine on 01506 880029.
BROXBURN
JANET COOPER TEL 01506 855832 JANETC13@HOTMAIL.COM
BROXBURN ACADEMY PARENT COUNCIL
A big thank you for all our donations, to sellers and everyone who came along and supported our recent fundraising Car Boot Sale.
2010S FOOTBALL TRIALISTS -
Broxburn Colts, Broxburn Atheltic, Broxburn Badgers The three 2010s football teams for Broxburn are looking for trialists to help bolster squads for now and next seasons 11 aside leagues.
This is a fabulous football community to be part of where kids will learn football skills, social skills and life skills. Any interest contact Graeme Kelly on 07809254520 or comment on their
Facebook page.
Training is on a Monday 6pm-7pm and Wednesday 7pm to 8.30pm at Albion Park Broxburn.
LIGHTHOUSE BABY & TODDLER GROUP
This new group is now in place, 9 noon, at Broxburn Baptist Church! All welcome. We aim to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere to aid Parents, Grandparents, Carers and Child-minders in caring for and entertaining the wee ones in their care. This group is new and we are interested in suggestions to help its evolution and growth. We will be following the Scottish Governments’s Guidance regarding Covid
BUMBLEBEE SPORTS
All Classes have now started (classes subject to change) Tuesday: Strathbrock Community Centre, 9.30-10.15am (Baby bee, zero up to 2 years), 10.30-11.15am (pre-School, 2 to 5 years), Saturday :Strathbrock, Broxburn, 10.00-10.45am (Baby bee, Zero up to 2 years), 11.0011.45am (pre-School, 2 to 5 years) www. bumblebeesports.co.uk
BROXBURN PARISH CHURCH
Our church is 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.
KNITTING CLASSES
Take place in Strathbrock GP Room 1 on Tuesday’s from 7-9pm. Some needles and yarn will be available to get you started. The group take 50p which includes a cup of tea/coffee but please bring your own cup.
BATHGATE CLUB TOGETHER AT SIMPSON LIBRARY
Local residents are invited to join some of the fun clubs at Simpson Library in Bathgate’s Jim Walker Partnership Centre.
New clubs are starting in June to join the growing list of activities taking place in the popular library,
Calming and Colouring Club meets every Tuesday morning from 10am to 11am starting on 7 June. Come along to chat and meet new friends as well as relax and chill out, with free refreshments provided.
Jigsaw club runs every Thursday morning from 10am to 12 noon starting on 2 June. Join with others to complete a jigsaw or fly solo and try to complete your own. The library has plenty of jigsaws available, with all welcome to attend on their own or bring your friends and make new friends. Free refreshments provided.
Games Night returns every Thursday from 6pm to 7.30pm from Thursday 2 June. Come along and play some board games, have a coffee and meet old friends and new.
Other one-off events taking place in the library include a special Fathers’ day crafts event for primary school children, Make a card for Dad, takes place on Friday 17 June from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.
For additional information on these or other activities, or to book your place please call 01506 282910 or email Bathgate.lib@westlothian.gov.uk.