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LIVINGSTON SPIRITUALI­ST CHURCH

next meet in the Steading at Crofthead Farm on Wednesday February 23 starting at 7pm.

All interested are welcome to attend.

LANTHORN COMMUNITY FOOD SHOP

based at Crofthead Farm is open Monday and Wednesdays 10.30am12.30pm and on Tuesday evenings from 5-7pm.

Bags of food costing a very reasonable £3 are on sale with the contents varying each day depending on what has been delivered. Sanitary items are available free of charge along with free pet food for cats and dogs.

Nappies and baby milk is available at reduced costs.

Please note that the project is for the local community and no referrals are required, just drop in during opening hours.

CROFTHEAD FARM

following the relaxation of Covid regulation­s the Dedridge Good Neighbour Network, currently based at Crofthead Farm, has recommence­d some of their groups. On Monday’s and Friday’s from 10am- 12 noon a Coffee morning will take place.

A Ladies Lunch Club followed by a 1 hour long Craft group will be held every Tuesday from 12.30 – 2.30pm.

Or further details you can telephone the Network on 01506-416137 or email, cmcleod.dgnn@outlook.com or epender. dgnn@outlook.com

The Livingston Spirituali­st Church next meet in the Steading at Crofthead Farm on Wednesday February 23 starting at 7pm. All interested are welcome to attend.

The 23rd 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.

LANTHORN TODDLERS

meet at Bankton Scout Hall from 10am to 12 noon at the Scout Hall.

No need to book, but please be aware government guidelines must be followed. (Masks should be worn unless exempt).

THE LIVINGSTON SOUTH COMMUNITY CHURCH

is holding its service of worship at Murieston Village Hall on Sunday commencing 10am. All interested are most welcome to attend.

WEST CALDER LORNA GRAHAM CLOVENFORD@YAHOO.CO.UK WEST KIRK OF CALDER & POLBETH HARWOOD CHURCH

Sunday morning worship 9:45am in The West Kirk and 11:15am Polbeth Harwood Church.

Weekly Sunday/JAM clubs welcome all children and the Bible class meet the first Sunday in the month at the West Kirk. All children’s groups meet first in the church at the same time as the Sunday service.

Everyone must wear a face mask in the Church and hand sanitise units are available as you enter both churches and church hall.

Marissa Robertson and Stacy Cowan of Bootycamp Livingston recently dropped into Polbeth Community HUB to deliver a cheque for £450 raised by their members towards its community shop.

Eddie Dunlop manager of the Hub welcomed the donation and praised the efforts of the ladies saying:“I`m thrilled by the generosity of Bootycamp and its Cmaepmtbio­erns, tihnishmeo­rneey will go towards the purchase of much needed toiletries, items which are always in high demand in the

For all up to date informatio­n please check out our Church website: west-kirkpolbet­h-harwood.co.uk for our weekly Sunday video service for all ages or should you not have internet you can listen to a recording of our service in the comfort of your own home by calling: 01506 286 884

THE WEST KIRK CHURCH HALL

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.

THE WEST KIRK CHURCH HALL

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.

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 centre’s community shop”.

Founded in December 2018, to ensure Polbeth had a community building to meet the needs of the local community and support the overall regenerati­on of the village, Polbeth Community HUB SCIO, has over 180 members from the local community and provides a wide range of classes every week ranging from a toddlers group through to dancing and yoga classes.

These groups together with events and

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

Saturday 26th February Gin Night 7pm - late.

Sunday 27th February A.G.M. 11am

BATHGATE & DISTRICT JAC

charity coffee morning at uphall community centre.

Saturday 19th February 2022, 10AM - 2PM

All generous donations going to The Chest, Heart & Stroke Campaign.’

BATHGATE HIGH CHURCH

will be holding a tea / coffee, biscuit and a chat in their Large Hall on Saturday 19th. February from 10.00 am until 12.00 Noon.

BATHGATE HISTORY GROUP

Our next meeting will be on Wednesday 2nd March in St John’s Church hall at 2:00pm. Our speaker will be Ruth McNamara. We look forward to welcoming old and new members.

UPHALL

JANET COOPER

01506 855832 JANETC13HO­TMAIL.COM

UPHALL CHILDRENS GALA UPDATE

The last few remaining Committee Members have made the difficult decision that there will not be a Gala in 2022. projects help to bring the local community together to increase skills, build relationsh­ips and support individual­s and families who may be struggling in the present economic climate.

Polbeth Community Hub can be contacted via email at hub@polbeth.org or by calling 0150653612­3.

Pictured bellow Marissa Robertson and Stacy Cowan of Bootycamp Livingston and Eddie Dunlop HUB Manager.

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

This will be a hybrid meeting.

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/WestLothia­n-u3a-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!

WEST LOTHIAN GENERATION ARTS

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.

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