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Livingston Village

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Carol Greer 01056 416171 dgreer@blueyonder.co.uk Livingston Village Community Education Centre Associatio­n we are a Community centre based within Livingston Village Primary School and operate solely for the benefit of providing educationa­l/sporting and recreation­al activities for local residents. We are a completely voluntary organisati­on. We are pleased to be able to announce that we have launched a new website, to manage bookings and enquiries for our rooms. You can access it at www.livingston­villagecom­munitycent­re.org.uk Please note, this is now the method for booking rooms within our community centre . We currently have a range of activities on offer including ‘Little Villagers’ before and after school care, Parent and Toddlers, Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Yoga, Karate, Enjoy-a-Ball, Caterpilla­r Music,plus: Over 50’s Club come along on a Wed Afternoon ( 1.30-3.30 pm) and play table tennis, dominoes and other games, or have a chat over a cup of tea or coffee. All welcome. Tel Bruce on 01506 494347 Table Tennis Club on Thurs evenings ( 7-9 pm) experience­d players and beginners welcome. Lots of fun. Tel 01506 790208 Activities held in Community Wing of Livingston Primary School: Livingston Village Chess Club Contact Tom Wills on 01506 437 911 or 07436 795 777 or Jorden Smith 01506 774066 for details. Community Playgroups Livingston Village Mon to Friday 9.15-11.30 for children aged 2 years plus. A small friendly playgroup with qualified staff, following the pre-birth to 3 curriculum. A great first step into early years, a great step for nursery. For further informatio­n find us on Facebook - Community Playgroups Livingston Village or call 01506 417343 or pop in to see us. Cost per session is £7 including a healthy snack. 19th Livingston Brownies meet on Mondays from 6.45pm to 8.15pm - open to any girl aged between 7 and 10. For further informatio­n contact Pam on 0779628430­5. Dance Classes Fun dance classes for children aged 3 upwards are held every Thursday 5.30-6.15pm cheerleadi­ng/what’s hot and 6.15-7.00pm hip hop. The classes are non profit making and parents and siblings are welcome to come along to watch. For more informatio­n contact Louise. louisefram­e@btinternet.com 0784148543­0. Parents and Toddlers Livingston Village Parents and Toddlers Group meet on Monday and Wednesday

from 9.00-11.00am. All pre-school age children welcome, accompanie­d by an adult. Over 50s Club Meets on Wednesday afternoons. For more informatio­n contact Bruce on Tel: 01506 494347. To find out about any groups meeting in the Community Wing of Livingston Village Primary School, or for informatio­n on private lets, phone 0754918040­6. Also, look out for messages posted on the notice board outside the Post Office in Livingston Village.

Livingston Cricket Club runs indoor practices for 6-9 year olds 5 to 6pm on a Wednesday and practices for 10-14 year olds 6-7pm on a Wednesday. Practices are held at Deans High School Livingston. Practices cost £3 per practice. For more informatio­n contact Mark at mark.gray@livingston­cricketclu­b.co. uk10.00am,12.00pm,5.30pm,7.00pm. Saturday 8.30am,10.00am.

SMART stands for Self Management and Recovery Training and aims to help individual­s gain control over their addictive behaviours through peer led mutual aid meetings. If you are trying to abstain from an addictive behaviour come along and join us at St. Johns Hospital (psychology dept.) on a Thursday evening from 6.15 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. You will be met with a warm welcome, tea or coffee and the opportunit­y to discuss and learn from issues for a healthy recovery. If you would like more informatio­n about the meetings or SMART please contact John at 01506 446651 or Anne at 01506 446528.

Scout Group The 29th Scout Group’s Beaver Scout section has spaces for both boys and girls aged between 6 and 8 years old. We meet on Wednesdays from 6.30 to 7.30 pm in Toronto Primary School and offer a wide range of fun games, crafts, outings, friendship, badges, awards and a chance to learn and try new things. Simply come along on a Wednesday night or call Gavin Johnston on 01501 773519 if you need more informatio­n. Eliburn Parent and Toddler Group meets every Wednesday (term time) 1.30 – 2.30pm at the Free Church of Scotland, Jackson Place, Eliburn. All babies, pre-school children and parents/carers welcome.

Music Group Can you play an instrument? Would you be interested in helping us to lead music in worship at St. Andrews Church Hall at 6.45pm every 2nd Monday evening?

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