Fauldhouse

June Close juneclose@ymail.com Uganda Businessman Gerry Gallacher who set up the local charity shop for children in need in the local Indoor Market is planning a trip to Uganda to build an orphanage known as our Lords Grace Orphanage which will cater for 219 children. Gerry is also taking over much needed pens, pencils, writing books, sharpeners etc. and with this in mind if anyone feels able to contribute then please drop items into the Indoor Market 1 Blackfaulds Place. These small items will be much appreciated by these orphaned children and Gerry takes this opportunity to thank people in advance for their kindness.

Peru Afternoon Tea fundraising event in Longridge Community Centre on Sunday from 2-4pm. Adults £5 and children £3. The event is being organised by a group of teenagers from Whitburn Academy who are going on a Vine Trust School Expedi- tion to Peru in June 2108. Whilst there they will do hands on work to help build and maintain orphanages and schools in areas of poverty. Their work will help the most vulnerable of children with a home and an education. Please come along and support the teenagers with their fund-raising efforts.

West Lothian Council Adult Learning Team are offering a range of Summer Adult Learning Opportunities across the county ranging from Accredited Learning to a Fun one off workshops and Tater Sessions. Examples include an SQA qualification in Word -processing, Spreadsheets or just come along and find out more about tablets, iPads or smartphones. Tablets and iPads will be available for use or you can bring along your own. Basic Digital Photography and how to get music from your CDs to use on your own tablet or mobile phone will also be offered to name a few. If you are interested in any of these then get in touch and more information will be given. Phone 0800 731 1831 or email adultlearning@westlothian.gov.uk

Congratulations and well done to Steven Goldie in winning Greenburn Golf Clubs Championship for 2018 and to Liz Stewart in winning the Ladies Championship.

Officials elected at the recent AGM of the Partnership Management Committee are as follows. Chairperson Sharleen Charlton, Vice Chairperson Kathleen Timmins, Secretary Alistair Mackie, Treasurer Debbie Gallacher

Swimming at the Partnership Centre is free of charge from Mon - Fri 10am - 4pm to schoolchildren under 16 years of age throughout the school summer holidays.