Uphall
Janet Cooper 01506 855832 janetc13@hotmail.com Uphall Primary School Christmas Fayre Annual fayre takes place on Saturday November 17 from 11am – 1pm. Please put this date in your diary, lots of fabulous stall holders, fun and games for the kids, and enjoy a cuppa with some delicious home baking.
Uphall Children’s Gala Thanks for those who attended Uphall Children’s Gala AGM. We are delighted to announce, we have a committee and 2019 Gala Day will go ahead on Saturday, June 8. There’s still time to get involved, just drop us a PM or come along to our next meeting which will be held at The Oatridge Hotel on Monday, November 26 at 7pm.
West Lothian U3A (University of the 3rd Age) - Members are invited to an extra talk on Monday, November 12 at 2pm in Uphall Community Centre – Ronnie Anderson: “Wildlife on Your Doorstep”. Ronnie will show a selection of his wildlife photographs from places local to West Lothian and from the Cairngorms. The next Open Meeting will be on Wednesday, November 21 at 2pm in the same venue. Ishbel Smith, a director of Scottish charity Mary’s Meals, will speak about their work. Mary’s Meals provides a daily meal in a place of education for over 1.2 million children in 14 different countries, encouraging some of the world’s poorest children to attend school. New U3A members are always welcome - please contact the Membership Secretary Helen on 01506 655976. Further information is also available on our website: u3asites.org.uk/westlothian
Broxburn Family Centre AGM - Is on Friday, November 16 at 3pm. This Annual General Meeting is an open, public meeting, to review the Charity’s year, Annual Accounts and to meet with staff and Trustees. Everyone is welcome to come, share refreshments and a catch up at Unit 2, Kirkhill Business Units, Park Court, Broxburn, EH52 6EE or call 857158 for more info.
Tearfund Big Quiz night Saturday, November 17, 7.45-9.30pm Strathbrock Church Hall. Strathbrock Church has signed up for this and we would like lots of people to take part – from our own congregation, family, friends and people from the wider community. Tearfund want this to be the biggest multi-venue quiz event ever, with teams up and down the country doing it at the same time – hundreds of churches, thousands of people. Quiz questions will be on General Knowledge, Food and Drink, Geography, Film and TV, Sport and Music. Money raised will be used by Tearfund to help people in need eg refugees in Lebanon. Entry by donation eg £5. To book your place in the quiz call the church office on 01506 856433. If you can help on the night speak to Peter Hagenbuch or Myra Macpherson.
Harvest Many thanks to everyone who donated to our harvest, transported the donations to the hall, sorted and bagged them. It really was a true example of many hands making light work. Over 30 bags of food were shared between SOYA, the Food Bank and Open Door, Livingston. Our members in the various care homes all received lovely flower arrangements. Once again the congregation of Strathbrock demonstrated God’s Love in their giving.
Messy Church In Strathbrock Church Hall Sunday, November 18 from 12-2pm. Please come along mind and bring an adult. This is for children aged 3 and upwards. We begin with food then story, games and crafts. Come along for lots of fun. STRATHBROCK PARISH CHURCH - ACTS OF REMEMBRANCE Remembrance Service A short act of Remembrance will be held in Strathbrock St Machan Church on Saturday, November 10 at 10.45am. You are warmly invited to attend. This will be followed by a short service and dedication of the refurbished memorial board. Local historian Sybil Cavanagh will speak about some of the names on this board.
Remembrance Service St Nicholas on Sunday, November 11 10.30am. There will also be a retiral offering for Poppy Scotland.
Remembrance Service There will also be a parade leaving Broxburn Parish Church at 1.30pm walking to Strathbrock Partnership Centre where there will be a service of remembrance. Please come and pay your respects to our fallen heroes.
Coffee Morning A coffee morning is being organised by parents to raise funds for P6/7 camp. This will be held on December 8 from 10am- 1pm at Middleton Hall Bowling Club. Entry is by donation. Please feel free to let friends and family know, the more the merrier! All monies raised will be shared equally by the children going to camp (P6 & P7). Donations for the raffle include a signed Hearts football and lots of other great raffle prizes as well as baking, sandwiches, tea/coffee available to buy. Further donations would be most welcome. To donate please contact Arlene by emailing arlene@frater.me Please note this fundraiser is NOT a school event therefore do not send donations into the school, it is being run by parents.
Coffee Morning Takes place in Uphall South Church hall every Saturday 10.30am till noon. All welcome.
Uphall Youth Club Tuesday Youth Club 7-9pm for P7 Cost £1.Tuckshop available. Children’s Club Friday 1.30-3.30pm Children in P3-P6 Cost £1.50 includes snack. Friday Youth Club Friday 7-9pm. Young people in S1-S4. Cost £1 Tuckshop available. All groups take place Uphall Community Education Centre. Activities include PS4. hall games, pool, dvd’s, make your own snack, bingo, quiz’s, arts and crafts. Bring an adult along to register on your first visit. Maximum of 20 places at clubs before waiting
list is put in place.
Boys’ Brigade Meet on Thursday’s, from 6.30pm in Strathbrock church hall. For boys aged 5 and upwards. Come along and bring your friends.
The Girls’ Brigade 1st Uphall company meet on Monday’s at 6.45pm in Strathbrock Church Hall, Uphall. Come along and bring your friends. Have fun together. All girls from P1 to S3 are welcome. West Lothian Asperger’s Asso
ciation Autism Family Support are holding a youth program for P7 – S6 in Uphall Community Centre on Wednesday’s from 7pm-9pm. The weekly cost is £3.50 to support some activity costing and end of year trip. Tuck shop is £1 for juice & crisps/ snack biscuits. For more information contact the community centre on 01506 854451.
Uphall Station Bowling Club A huge THANK YOU to everyone who turned up to the Prize Bingo & Raffle on Friday October 26 and for the donations to the raffle. The final total for the evening was £490.75 which is going to the Green Maintenance Fund. Thanks again everyone for your support.Dominoes every Thursday night from 9pm till 11pm. The Club is available for hire for private functions – max 60 contact 01506 432574 for more information. Uphall Baby & Toddler Group – Baby & Toddler group in Uphall Community centre Tuesday’s 9.30am – 11.30am. All babies & toddlers welcome, bring an adult with you! Admission £1 with first session free. More information phone the community centre on 01506 854451. Ecclesmachan & Threemiletown Village Hall is available for hire at £7/hour for local private hire or £15/hour commercial for regular use or one- off events. A great and affordable location for children’s parties, dances etc for up to 60 people seewww.ecclesmachan.org.uk/vhall or phone Helen on 01506 854931 for more information.