EAST CALDER

KAREN STEWART 01506 882880 KAREN136WLC@YAHOO.CO.UK

MILITARY MUSEUM SCOTLAND, LINBURN

Thank you to everyone who donated to the Christmas Hamper appeal. Thanks to your generosity, the 100 boxes were filled with food and other necessities. but more than that, another 50 bags of food was handed in, so thats 150 hampers filled for 150 veterans, elderly people, and families in need who benefited from your kindness.

You could help our “War Chest” appeal. Every penny in the War Chest goes towards keeping Military Museum Scotland open and functioning. You can help fill it by depositing your loose change collection into the box. Every penny does count. Most people collect their loos change in an old jar, bottle etc, but we dont always know what to do with it. One option is to donate it to Military Museum Scotland. lots of people have done that in the past and it does help us..

The museum will be reopening after our Christmas break on Tuesday January 5.

ALMONDELL COUNTRY PARK

New signage in Almondell heralds the arrival of the Shale Trail, West Lothian’s new 16 mile trail between Winchburgh and West Calder, which passes through the park. Unlock the secrets of Scotland’s first oil rush as you walk or cycle through this beautiful green corridor. Discover what lies under your feet, how shale oil was made and its people. See how nature has reclaimed the industrial landscape.

FOOD TRAIN

Connects is a Scotland wide volunteer connecting service for older people needing some help with their regular grocery shopping. If you know an older person who would like to be connected please email shopping@ thefoodtrain.co.uk or call 0800 3047924. A huge thank you to all the volunteers who have already signed up to help! www.thefoodtrain.co.uk

EAST CALDER COMMUNITY FOOTBALL CLUB

East Calder Football Club is a community football club catering for wide age groups from Soccer Schools,7s,9s and 11s to Amateur. Our 2007s who play in the WLAYFC ‘B’ league are looking to strengthen their squad by adding some more experienced players. They also have space for some experienced 2008s who would like to play in the older age group. Contact David - 07843 429401 or Rab - 07765 858634.