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Looking to book a hall? We have some availability for daytime and evening bookings at competitive rates. For more information contact: Stewart Munro stewart88.munro@sky.com
CALDER KIDS
For babies, toddlers and their carers. A friendly group meet in the West Kirk church hall on Wednesday mornings from 9:30- 11am. £1 for adults includes a cuppa & biscuit and 50p for snack for toddler age kids. All welcome.
BLACKBURN BLACKBURN AND SEAFIELD PARISH CHURCH
Sunday 13th February at 11am Sunday Service followed by tea/coffee in the Church hall
Tuesday 15th February Prayer Group 1:15pm
Café Afternoon 2pm – 3:30pm
Boys’ Brigade at 6:30pm Wednesday 16th February Girls’ Brigade at 6:30pm
BATHGATE BENNIE MUSEUM
Whether you are a museum visitor interested in seeing curious objects or like to delve into history, the Bennie Museum has it all.
Visit the museum to see the latest acquisition – a Dryad Leicester Loom with some in-progress weaving taking place.
Whilst there, don’t forget to tour the Museum of Childhood.
Admission is FREE. Open Mon-Sat 11am to 3.30 pm, 9/11 Mansefield Street, Bathgate EH48 4HU. 01506 634944
GLENMAVIS BOWLING CLUB
Sunday 13th February Valentines Show 2pm - 6pm.
Saturday 26th February Gin Night 7pm - late.
Sunday 27th February A.G.M. 11am
UPHALL
JANET COOPER
01506 855832 JANETC13HOTMAIL.COM
THE GUILD
Meet on Tuesday February 15 at 7.15pm in the Open door. The speaker is Moira Niven giving a talk about The Royal Mile.
COFFEE MORNING
The South Church coffee morning will resume on February 12 10.30-12noon (once a month).
UPHALL CHILDRENS GALA UPDATE
The last few remaining Committee Members have made the difficult decision that there will not be a Gala in 2022.
There have been a few factors which have contributed to this but unfortunately, the main reason is a few of the existing Committee have decided to step down and there just isn’t enough
time to try and persuade the Uphall community to form a new Committee and organise a Gala day too. We fully intend to hold a Gala in 2023 but will require the support of the community to enable this to happen. We plan to hold our AGM in October/November and would encourage the people of Uphall to attend and join the very small Committee.
Further details of the AGM will be provided nearer the time.
UPHALL DRAMA CLUB
At the Root Theatre – Class for Kids – Takes place in Uphall Community Centre on Tuesday’s 6pm -7pm Drama kids age 5-7 and 7pm-8pm age 7-11. January 11 till April 3 2022. For more information contact info@attherooftheatre.com
BUMBLEBEE SPORTS WEST LOTHIAN
1st Lesson free for all. All Classes have now started (classes subject to change).
Thursday - Uphall Community Centre 1.45 – 2.30pm (baby Bee, Zero up to 2 years), 2.45-3.30pm (pre-school 2 up to 5 years 3.45 – 4.45pm (school age, 5 up to 10 years) To book a spot/trial click on this link: https://bumblebeesports. class4kids.co.uk For more information please check out our website here: www. bumblebeesports.co.uk
WEST LOTHIAN U3A
West Lothian u3a – Next meeting will be held at Uphall Community Centre on Wednesday February 16 at 2pm. If you are planning to attend, we ask you to take a Lateral Flow Test that morning and only come if it is negative.
The speaker will be committee member Anne Walsh who will speaking about Fairtrade, which falls nicely as Fairtrade Fortnight begins the following Monday. There will be an opportunity to purchase some Fairtrade goodies. This will be a hybrid meeting.
Mrs Gill has fed many of the school’s families over the years.
Kirsti Waddell, support for learning/ acting principal teacher said:“We will miss her in the school kitchen but wish her a very happy and well-deserved retirement.
New U3A members are always welcome - please contact the Membership Secretary Anne on 01506844274. Further information is also available on our website https://u3asites.org.uk/ westlothian/home.
We have a public Facebook page called, “West Lothian u3a”. This is open to anyone to visit or like, whether or not they are eligible to join u3a but if you are retired and would like to connect with others, why not go on to the Facebook page to find out more: https://www.facebook. com/West-Lothianu3a-106310894889317 or contact the membership secretary as above.
THE OPEN DOOR CAFE
Main Street Uphall is open Monday Thursday 10am - 1pm. Coffee, tea, filled rolls, toasties, home baking and a chat (the chat is free). Please drop in!
STRATHBROCK CHRISTMAS POST
During the month of December 1250 cards were sorted and delivered. The total raised was £376.75 which will be shared between Tearfund and BUSY. Thank you to all the stamp sellers, card collectors, the sorters and the deliverers. A great job well done. You will undoubtedly be kept on for next year!
MACMILLAN @ WEST LOTHIAN INFORMATION & SUPPORT SERVICE
If you have been diagnosed with lung cancer or any other type of cancer, we are here for you!
We’re here to listen and we can also arrange an appointment with one of our Advisors to find out if you are entitled to any financial assistance.
To arrange an appointment at one of our local hubs, call 01506 283053 or email macmillanwestlothian@westlothian. gov.uk
WEST LOTHIAN GENERATION ARTS
“We want to acknowledge her dedication of service to our families and children at Croftmalloch and how much she was valued as part of our school community.”
Generation arts hold weekly dance classes - seated dance on Wednesdays at 10.30 am and dance on Thursdays at 10.30 am. Both at Craigsfarm, Mare Walk, Livingston, Bathgate dance on Fridays at 10.30 a.m. In St. Mary’s church hall, Bathgate, and a no experience necessary choir at British legion, Bathgate, on Mondays at 11.30 a.m. Further information on all projects on Facebook @genarts. Www.generationarts.co.uk
MUSIC4U
Is a fun filled group for people with dementia and their carers. Musical activities and an afternoon tea is run by Livingston United parish church on the third Wednesday of each month at Carmondean community complex, Fells Rigg, Carmondean. Volunteers have expertise in the world of dementia and music. There is no cost and a warm welcome awaits! Tel : Nancy for further information on 01506419904.
THE BOYS’ BRIGADE
Has restarted at 6pm in the South Church Hall (please note new venue).
Anchors P1 - P3 (must be 5yrs old) Juniors P4 - P6 Both meet 6pm - 7pm
Company P7 upwards 7.30pm - 8.30pm.
FOODBANK
There is an urgent need for tinned potatoes, tinned cold meat, jars of baby food, tinned rice, savoury biscuits, domestos, disinfectant, wet dog food and U.H.T. Can you help? Please leave in Scotmid Foodbank box (opp Open Door) or the Open Door Café Uphall.
CARERS OF WEST LOTHIAN
Run two monthly social groups for disabled adults living in West Lothian. The evening group runs on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6-7pm and the morning group, on the 4th Tuesday of the month from 10.30-11.30am.
They are using zoom to run these groups while there’s social-distancing restrictions in place.
Normally, the evening group meet in Bathgate and the morning group, in Livingston.
These social groups are a great way to meet other people, have a chat and a bit of fun with an activity or two such as quizzes, music etc.
For more information or to get the zoom details, get in touch on 01506 448 000 or office@carers-westlothian.com.
WEST LOTHIAN ART
Is a group of enthusiastic amateur artists who meet regularly to paint, draw and chat in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere on Tuesday evenings between 7pm and 9pm in Uphall Community Education Centre. If you’d like to know more, please email us at Info@WestLothianArt.co.uk
EAST CALDER
KAREN STEWART 01506 882880 KAREN136WLC@YAHOO.CO.UK
REUSE AND THRIVE
Puzzled what to do in February? Pick up a jigsaw puzzle reduced from £3 to £2. We have a variety of them in nearly new condition. Our Community Shop in East Calder is open every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10-2pm. We have a wide variety of bric a brac (glasses, crockery, ornaments, pictures) and are well stocked with clothes, toys and books. We also have the ree boxes outside which are fun to rummage.
SINGERGIE COMMUNITY CHOIR
Singergie started up again last Friday, having delayed our January opening because of the Covid restrictions. It’s a totally free, singing for fun choir, held on Friday mornings and / or Monday evenings. No auditions, no egos, no cliques, just fun with great songs and good company.
We look forward to welcoming back our old members, and meeting new members.
Remember to dress warmly as we’ll be keeping the room well ventilated in line with Covid measures.
The choir is held every Friday from 10– 12noon at East Bowling Club, Langton Road East Calder and Monday from 79pm at The Village, Oakbank Road
YOGA
Wellness and Calm in East Calder will be returning as Sukha Yoga restarted back last Wednesday at usual time 7- 8.30pm. We are now in a new venue in East Calder Resource Centre (opposite the Grapes). Contact Ruth for further info:Ruth@ sukha.co.ukOr phone 07767777044
THE SCHOOL BANK
Do you have used but in-goodcondition Halloween costumes, Christmas jumpers/t-shirts or Holiday/ Party clothes lying around the house and taking up space?
Nearest drop-off points are East Calder Partnership Centre, Mabbit Cafe on the Main Street in East Calder.