Kirknewton

Playgroup is held in the Village Hall on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9.15-11.30am during term time. Call 07593 165100 or pop in and see us in the hall. Contact admin@communityplaygroups.co.uk. Kids Crowchez This is held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the Village Hall from 3.30-4.30pm, Contact Penelope at Penelope@crowchez.co.uk or 07914277464 Rainbows Girls aged 5-7 are welcome to come along to Kirknewton Village Hall every Wednesday during term times from 5-6.15pm. We have lots of fun doing different crafts, playing all sorts of games, learning new things, working towards special Girl Guiding badges and there is always lots of laughing going on. Rainbows always have a long waiting list so if you are interested in your child joining in the fun please don’t wait till they are 5 to ask to join. Contact Gill at gillww@hotmail.com. Brownies is for girls aged 7-10 and takes place after Rainbows on a Wednesday in the village hall 6.30-8pm during term times. We are similar to Rainbows but aim it at the slightly older age group. Games, crafts, badges, outings and weekends away at Brownie Camp are just a few of the exciting things the girls get up to when at Brownies. Through this action-packed programme, girls can build confidence by developing new skills, learning about the wider community, finding out about different cultures and getting involved with global issues like the environment and endangered species. Further info from Gill at gillww@hotmail.com. Community Council This meets from 6.45- 9pm on the second Tuesday of the month, observers welcome Art Therapy Please note the group meets monthly on the first Wednesday of every month at 7pm in the Green Room,. Its still only £1 which includes a cuppa. Contact Tammy at happinessworks@outlook.com, https://www.facebook.com/tammywoodbrown1?fref=nf, Baby and Toddlers Group The Group meets on Thursdays in the Church Hall from 9.30-11.30 am. Parents and carers with tots aged 0-3 years are welcome for play, stories and craft for the children and meet up and chat for the adults. ,https:// www.facebook.com/kirknewtonbabyandtoddlergroup, Zumba and Body Conditioning Poco Loco Kids Zumba classes are held on Thursdays in the Village Hall from 5--7pm, Contact Nina on 07922511530. Aduilt Zumba classes are from 7.30-8.25pm and Body Conditioning from 8.30-9.30pm https:// www.facebook.com/zumba.kat Access 2 Employment The Job Club is held on Fridays from 9.30 – 11am in the Green Room with job hunting & CV advice. Book Bugs Songs and stories for toddlers are held in the Green Room on Fridays from 11.30-12 noon. A-Star Sports is a fun-filled multisports experience for children.. It is held on Fridays from 12.30-3.30pm on Fridays. We offer inclusive, developmental multi-sports coaching in a positive environment that begins with an initial ABC-based programme and develoP into ten core sports. Your child will receive Certificates of Achievement at each level as a reward for enthusiasm, motivation and effective contribution. For more information on classes, parties and holiday clubs visit www.a-starsports.co.uk or call Brian on 07876021073. Dance Classes Street Dance, Ballet and Tap classes are held on Saturdays in the Village Hall from 9.30– 6pm, Check West Lothian School of Dance on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/westlothianschoolofdanc e/?fref=ts, Boys’ Brigade meets in East Calder Church Hall on Friday evenings. Boys from 5 - 18 years welcome. For further details contact Jean Gilchrist Tel 880367 or email jeangilchrist@btinternet.com.

Scottish Women`s Institute meets in Kirknewton Church Hall on the second Thursday each month at 7.15pm. Craft classes also being run. Please come and join in the fun, make new friends and find new interests. Contact Heather Coutts. 01506 885 800. Afterschool Childcare Simply Play at Kirknewton provides award winning afterschool childcare in Kirknewton. They are based in Kirknewton Primary school and collect children from the school. For vacancies and further information please call the club manager Hazel on 07871 791000. Kirknewton Stompers walking group meets every Wednesday at 7.30pm. outside the Park entrance for a one and a half to two hours walk. For all abilities. Walking from Kirknewton to wherever the mood take us.