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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
Saturday 26th February Gin Night 7pm - late.
Sunday 27th February A.G.M. 11am
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.
LEGION AGM
on Sunday 20th March at 11.00 am. Please note that in the club if your walking about the building you must wear a mask. You will not be served at Bar unless you are wearing a mask.
Bingo Boogie tickets on sale for Sunday 20th March doors open 2.00 eyes down 2.30 cost £8 includes on set of tickets.
Hall available for bookings Friday/ Saturday/Sunday email club.admin@ rblsbathgate.uk to check availability.
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.
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.
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.
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. For all up to date information please check out
our Church website: west-kirk-polbethharwood.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.
DEDRIDGE
MIKE DUNCAN MDUNCANDEDRIDGE@HOTMAIL.COM
THE DEDRIDGE LITTER PICKERS
were once again out in force tidying up around Dedridge and St Ninian’s Primary school. A total of 20 bags of rubbish, 8 shopping trolleys, and an assortment of items were gathered on the day. It seems that once again abandoned trolleys are beginning to appear in greater numbers in the area.
1 ST LIVINGSTON GIRLS’ BRIGADE
meet at Dedridge Primary school every Wednesday evening from 6.30-7.30pm The Brigade caters for girls in the P1 to P6 age group and offers a range of fun activities. Admission cost £1 per week and new attenders will be made most welcome.
DEDRIDGE BAPTIST CHURCH
at Quentin Rise is holding a service of worship this Sunday February 27 starting at 11am. Worshipers can choose to either attend in person or watch the service online.
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 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.
LIVINGSTON SPIRITUALIST CHURCH
next meet in the Steading at Crofthead Farm on Wednesday March 2 starting at 7pm. All interested are welcome to attend. Neil’s Hugs Foundation run a Women’s support group at Crofthead Farm Centre on Monday evenings from 6.30- 8.30pm. The group is run on an informal and friendly basis and all interested are welcome along.
CROFTHEAD PLAYGROUP
based at Crofthead Farm cater for children from 2-5 years of age. The Playgroup runs Monday to Thursday from 9.15-1130am and offers a programme of fun, play and learning in a safe environment.
For further information or application forms please call 07904 623123.
WEST LOTHIAN BIKE LIBRARY
based at Crofthead have a large selection of refurbished bicycles to suit all age groups for sale at very reasonable prices. The project is open Monday to Friday 9am – 1pm.
THE LIVINGSTON SOUTH COMMUNITY CHURCH
is holding it service of worship at Murieston Village Hall this Sunday commencing 10am. All interested are most welcome to attend.
40TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS - THE JAMES YOUNG HIGH SCHOOL
The James Young High School opened its doors to pupils for the first time in August 1982. Our Social Enterprise Team are currently creating a special edition of a JYHS magazine to celebrate this milestone. If you are a former pupil or member of staff we are looking for you to support us. Please email your fondest memories of your time at JYHS or copies of any photos or other memorabilia which we could add to the special edition of our magazine to wlthejamesyoung-hs@ westlothian.org.uk by 15 April.