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MID CALDER
YVONNE GREEN
01506 440881 YVONNEGREEN55@GMAIL.COM.
COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Please note due to unforeseen circumstances the Mid Calder Community Council meeting due to be held on 3rd February was cancelled and was Thursday 10th February.
Mid Calder Community Council normally meet on the 1st Thursday of the month from 7.30pm in Mid Calder Institute Hall. Meetings are open to all residents of Mid Calder. You can keep up to date on the groups Facebook page.
If you would like to discuss anything please drop us an email and we will put it on our Agenda, Email eblair892@ btinternet.com.
RIVERS
Help to support your local river by signing up for @ForthRiversT’s ‘Outfall Safari’ programme. If you are interested in taking part and helping to locate pollution issues in the River Almond, please follow the link to Forth River Trust’s short survey form at https://www. surveymonkey.co.uk/r/2KTZ93S
SINGERGIE
free community singing for fun choir meets at the East Calder Bowling Club. 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! Great songs, good company, come and see what the fuss is about! Fri 10am - 12 noon East Colder Bowling Club. Remember to dress warmly as we’ll be keeping the room well ventilated in line with Covid measures
MID CALDER COMMUNITY COUNCIL
meet on the 1st Thursday of the month from 7.30pm in Mid Calder Institute Hall. Meetings are open to all residents of Mid Calder. You can keep up to date on the groups Facebook page. If you would like to discuss anything please drop us an email and we will put it on our Agenda, Email eblair892@btinternet.com.
FOOTBALL BUZZ
in partnership with Official Mid Calder Colts Community Football Association is back. Classes start at just 18 months old and with venues across central Scotland there is something for everyone.
Check out the Colts Facebook page to see what it’s all about and to book your free taster session
MID CALDER SCHOOL OF DANCE
meet in the Institute Hall, Mid Calder. Come along and try out your local community dance school.
We have ballet / tap classes on Mondays between 3.40pm and 6.30pm and highland / disco classes on Thursdays between 6pm and 9.15pm. Our classes are open to children of all ages from 3 upwards.
Mid Calder School of Dance is a not for profit group which has been part of the Mid Calder Community for over 25 years. Please message Mid Calder School of Dance Facebook page if you want to arrange a free trial for your child.
THE KIRK OF CALDER GUILD
hold their meetings in the Glenalmond Hall on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month in the afternoons from 2pm - 4pm. The group will not meet in January and will reconvene on 12th February 2022.
CHORAL HIGHLIGHTS CHOIR
are looking for new members. if you would like to join please get in touch with John Rankine on 01506 880029.
The choir meets every Wednesday at 7.30pm in the the Kirk of Calder. Their music consists of a wide range of material from musicals, traditional, pop and much much more.
MID CALDER BABYAND TODDLER GROUP
meets in the Institute Hall on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9am to 11.30pm. Cost of a session is £1 for under 1’s and £2 for 1 and over. Older children will be given a snack and there is tea/ coffee available for adults. It is up to the parents to set up and then put away toys and make sure the hall is left clean and tidy - this is very important due to Covid. For further information and to ask any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch via the group’s Facebook page.
MID CALDER WEIR WORKS UPDATE
Slippage in the contractor’s programme of work, resulting in part from two severe
weather events, has meant that the duration of the closure of the riverside path between East Calder Wastewater Treatment Works and Pumpherston Road, Mid Calder, is now estimated to extend until 17th March 2022.
This was originally expected to have been completed by December 2021.
Existing diversions will therefore continue, and affect the following: access between Almondell and Mid Calder; National Cycle Route (NCR) 75; The Shale Trail.
West Lothian Council and its project partners, SEPA and Forth Rivers Trust, apologise for the continued inconvenience, which is necessary in the interests of safety to facilitate construction of the fish pass over Mid Calder Weir.
This project will allow migrating fish species to access quality habitat in the upper reaches of the river system, enhancing whole river biodiversity.
For further information on this project please contact the WLC Flood Defence Team via 01506 280000. For information on routes through Almondell, please contact Almondell & Calderwood Country Park Visitor Centre on 01506 882254.
BROXBURN
JANET COOPER TEL 01506 855832 JANETC13@HOTMAIL COM
THE LIGHTHOUSE BABY & TODDLER GROUP
Will be starting on Friday, January 28, 9 - noon, at Broxburn Baptist Church. All welcome. We aim to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere to aid Parents, Grandparents, Carers and Child-minders in caring for and entertaining the wee ones in their care.
This group is new and we are interested in suggestions to help its evolution and growth.
We will be following the Scottish Governments’s Guidance regarding Covid; we hope this will give folks confidence to come along!
BROXBURN BOWLING CLUB
Are holding their AGM in the club premises on Monday, February 28 2022 at 7pm. All full members are requested to attend this meeting.
BROXBURN COLTS 2008S
Are still looking to add a couple of players to the squad for the upcoming season.
Any boys looking to challenge themselves in the West Lothian A league then contact Tony on 07765105065 or Paul Grant on 07415412668.
Previous experience of playing youth football preferred. Training is on a Tuesday/ Wednesday on our 3G pitch at The Albyn Park in Broxburn. Games are played on Saturday mornings.
BROXBURN AC UNITED 2009
Players wanted for the WLAYFC U13s A League with games on Saturday mornings. Training is Mondays at 7pm and Wednesdays at 6pm at the Albyn in Broxburn.
They are looking for outfield players who want to play football and develop in a fun environment. Any player who would like to come along please get in contact with Andy Walker on 07843 363 441 or drop him an email at andy.walker@ busc.org.uk
BUMBLEBEE SPORTS WEST LOTHIAN
1st Lesson free for all. All Classes have now started (classes subject to change)
Tuesday :- Strathbrock Community Centre, 9.30-10.15am (Baby bee, zero up to 2 years), 10.30-11.15am (pre-School, 2 to 5 years)
Saturday :- Strathbrock, Broxburn, 10.00-10.45am (Baby bee, Zero up to 2 years), 11.00-11.45am (pre-School, 2 to 5 years) https://bumblebeesports. class4kids.co.uk
For more information please check out our website here: www.bumblebeesports. co.uk
BROXBURN PARISH CHURCH
Our church is now open for morning worship every Sunday at 11am. We are pleased to welcome friends old and new back to our newly upgraded Sanctuary. Please check our website for up to date information.
17TH WEST LOTHIAN SCOUTS GROUP
Has spaces for Beavers. Girls or boys aged 6 to 8 years old are welcome. Please email Beaverswlandsq@gmail.com Meetings are on Mondays 6.15pm to 7.15pm at the Canon Hoban Hall.
MACMILLAN @ STRATHBROCK CANCER INFORMATION AND SUPPORT SERVICE
Our service offers anyone affected by cancer access to information and support and welcomes visitors with a friendly smile and a listening ear.
We are available every Tuesday morning (by appointment only) 10 – 12.15. To make an appointment please call 01506 283053 or email macmillanwestlothian@westlothian. gov.uk
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. For more information or to get the zoom details, get in touch on 01506 448 000 or office@ carers-westlothian.com.