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EAST CALDER KAREN STEWART 01506 882880 KAREN136WLC@YAHOO.CO.UK CHRISTMAS SERVICES
The following services will be held in East Calder and Kirknewton churches: Friday December 24 at 7pm in East Calder Church and 11.30pm in Kirknewton Church. There will be a service on Sunday December at 11.15am in East Calder Church.
ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT
An online workshop on LinkedIn is being held today (Thursday) from 11 -12pm.
Access2Employment is based in Almondbank Centre, Livingston supporting the individual so that they are equipped with employability skills that meet the needs of employers, recognising that one size does not fit all.
Advisers help people to develop confidence, compile or advise on preparing CVs, provide interview guidance, assist with the completion of application forms and provide overall employability support. Access2employment also deals with people who are under threat of redundancy to help move them into a new job as quickly as possible. For more information, freephone 0800 032 9768. Or
access2employment@westlothian. gov.uk.
FORGET ME NOT CAFE
The cafe has returned.. If you or a family member has had a diagnosis of dementia or memory issues then please join us at the cafe in East Calder Church Hall on the last Thursday of the month from 10-12 noon. It’s an informal and friendly social group for a cuppa and blether. Please note that due to current circumstances booking is essential. Please contact Alzheimer Scotland on WestLothianServices@Alzscot.org or phone 01506 533108 to book.
REUSE AND THRIVE
In our community shop we have a great stock of high quality, nearly new, clothing, books, toys, games and bric a brac that would make lovely gifts for loved ones at Christmas at great prices. Come along and take a look, we would love to welcome you.
We are open from Thursdays to Saturdays from 10-2pm
The shop will close for the Christmas break on Saturday December 19 and will reopen in
January.
MILITARY MUSEUM SCOTLAND, LINBURN
Military Museum Scotland is available for unique Corporate Bookings, Group Booking, Exhibitions, Trade Shows, Mobile Museum, Outside Catering etc. The list is endless. We can cater for your needs. Please get in touch to discuss your requirements.
YOGA
Come along to Sukha Yoga on Wednesday evenings from 7--8.30 pm in The Dave King Partnership Centre, Main Street East Calder. This Yoga class is easy, relaxing, energising and suitable for all levels.
We are following Covid restrictions so the space is well ventilated and numbers are limited. Entry is through the fire exit at the back of the building.
We practice without face masks but they are required if moving within the building. We all have to bring our own mats. Sanitiser is available. Wear comfortable clothing. Only £6 per session or book 5 sessions for £25 . To book a space phone Ruth on 0776 7777044.
BABY MASSAGE AND BOND
Baby massage & bond with baby classes are held at Tots Spot play cafe, Main Street where
you can learn skills to help relax and relieve your baby of any wind, colic or other tummy problems and also fun baby yoga..
If you want to learn skills to help your baby to sleep
deeper and for longer come and join our From Acorn to Oak with love on a Wednesday. Level
1 Bond With Baby 1- 2pm (most suitable for babies aged 12 weeks - premobile) and Baby
Massage 2.30 - 3.30pm (most suitable for babies from birth - pre-mobile). Book
your spot via this link: https://fromacorn-to-oak-with-love.class4kids.co.uk
KIRKNEWTON KAREN STEWART 01506 882880 KAREN136WLC@YAHOO.CO.UK KIRKNEWTON CHURCH HALL
The hall is available to rent either for long term leases or for one-off events. Cost is £15 per hour. Contact Andrew Coutts at andrew_d_coutts@btinternet. com.
CHRISTMAS SERVICES
The following services will be held in East Calder and Kirknewton churches: Friday
=December 24 at 7pm in East Calder Church and 11.30pm in Kirknewton Church. There will be a service on Sunday December at 11.15am in East Calder Church.
GALA QUIZZES
Quiz nights will be held on the first First Thursday of each month at 8pm in The Kirknewton Inn. A maximum of 4 per team, £2 entry per person, £20 cash prize. All money raised goes towards Gala 2022..
REUSE AND THRIVE
In our community shop we have a great stock of high quality, nearly new, clothing, books, toys, games and bric a brac that would make lovely gifts for loved ones at Christmas at great prices. Come along and take a look, we would love to welcome you.
We are open from Thursdays to Saturdays from 10-2pm
The shop will close for the Christmas break on Saturday December 19 and will reopen in
January.
MILITARY MUSEUM SCOTLAND, LINBURN
Military Museum Scotland is available for unique Corporate Bookings, Group Booking, Exhibitions, Trade Shows, Mobile Museum, Outside Catering etc. The list is endless. We can cater for your needs. Please get in touch to discuss your requirements.
DEDRIDGE MIKE DUNCAM MDUNCANDEDRIDGE@HOTMAIL.COM CHRISTMAS
To start off the festive season, some 200 local people attended Crofthead Farm Centre for the switching on of the Christmas lights. Following Christmas songs performed by the 1 st Livingston Girls Brigade and the Rainbow Brownies, a draw was held to select the lucky winner to officially light up the Christmas tree. The raffle was drawn by West Lothian Council Leader, Lawrence Fitzpatrick and won was Max ages 3, pupil at Glenview Nursery and from Dedridge. Following the switching on of the lights girls from the Rainbow Brownies decorated the tree with lovely baubles they made by hand.
CROFTHEAD FARM
This Saturday December 11, a Christmas Jingle takes place at Crofthead Farm from 11am-1pm. Events will include various bouncy inflatables, face painting, cold cooking, balloon making and a Santa’s Grotto.
All activities are free of charge and all interested local families are invited along on the day.
THE LIVINGSTON SOUTH COMMUNITY CHURCH
holds its next Sunday service on December 12 at the Murieston Village Hall. The service starts at 10am and all attenders will be made most welcome.
LANTHORN COMMUNITY FOOD SHOP
based at Crofthead Farm is open Monday and Wednesdays 1030am12.30pm and on Tuesday evenings from 5-7pm. Bags of food costing a very reasonable £3 are on sale with the contents varying each day.
THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE
charity event is asking local people to purchase a Christmas present for a child living in hardship, wrap it and hand it in to Crofthead Centre. Cards can be picked up from the Centre’s Café, Food Shop or Scott’s Bikes, Ambrose Rise, detailing the sex and age of the child to get a present for.
LIVINGSTON SPIRITUALIST CHURCH
next meet in the Steading at Crofthead Farm on Wednesday December 15 starting at 7pm. All interested are welcome to attend.
THE 23 RD LIVINGSTON RAINBOW GIRL GUIDES
meet at Crofthead Farm Community Centre on Tuesday evenings from 6-7pm. The group caters for the 5-7 year old age group and offer a wide range of activities.
CROFTHEAD FARM CENTRE CAFé
offers snacks a full menu, afternoon teas and takeaway. The Café is open Monday to Friday 9am-1.30pm. Customers can order afternoon teas and takeaways in advance by telephoning 07711233016.
TODDLERS GROUP
meets weekly at the Dedridge Baptist Church on a Wednesday from 9 - 11am and a Baby and Bump group meet weekly on a Monday from 10 -11am. In order to control numbers, Toddlers are no longer a drop in and children will have to be pre-registered by contacting 'toddlers@dedridgebaptistchurch. org.uk& and baby-and-bump@ dedridgebaptistchurch.org.uk
THE RAMPAGING ROOKS
Junior Chess Club meet in the Café at Crofthead Farm every Monday evening from 5.30-7pm. The Club caters for those of primary school age and for all abilities.