KIRKNEWTON
KAREN STEWART 01506 882880 KAREN136WLC@YAHOO.CO.UK REUSE AND THRIVE
Our Community Shop in East Calder is open every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10- 2pm.
We have bric a brac (glasses, crockery, ornaments, pictures) and are well stocked with clothes, toys, jigsaws and books. We also have the "free boxes" outside or in on a wet day which are fun to rummage. We welcome any donations but do not have the room for dvds,
cds and hard backed books, also no electrical items please. Do you fancy volunteering for a 2
hour shift on one of our days? You need not have had any experience and you will be trained. Ask when you are next in the shop.
COMMUNITY LISTENING PROJECT
This is be held every Monday from 1-3pm in East Calder Church Hall. Please pop along for a cuppa and some company. This cafe will aim to help people move out of restrictions and mix with others again.
Combating loneliness, isolation, low mood and give a place for people to come into contact with others who have time for a coffee and some company. We hope this project in time can become an integrated part of the community providing a valuable service to those who can benefit from it. We are starting small but hope we can grow together.
KIDS AND THE LOCKDOWNS
The second of the 2 workshops which KCDT is running for primary school age children will be on Friday April 29 from 2-3pm. Its to help the kids reflect on the lock-downs and to give them some coping strategies for the future.
Spaces are limited so please book as soon as possible. Just message Debbie to book your place, infokirknewton@gmail. com.
MILITARY MUSEUM SCOTLAND, LINBURN
Militaria Fair on the weekend of April 2 & 3, The plan was to hire Centenary Hall, so we could have had over 30 stalls, unfortunately its not available for hire yet. So we have to limit the Militaria Fair to only 10 stalls. It will be on a 1st come 1st serve basis. Each stall will be contained within a 3mx3m gazebo, which is included in the stall booking fee. Tables are available for hire, we will include a couple of chairs at no extra charge. Every penny from the hire of the stalls and tables will go directly towards keeping Military Museum Scotland open.
This is our 1st Militaria Fair and will be an annual event if its successful.
If you want a stall at this event, please drop an email to milmussco@yahoo. com and a booking form will be sent to you. The cost of a stall is £25 per day, that includes a 3x3m gazebo. For the 2 days it will be £40 tables are available for hire at only £5 per day per table. Entrance to the Militaria Fair is free, but if you also want to visit Military Museum Scotland, normal entry fees apply.
FORGET ME NOT CAFE
If you or a family member has had a diagnosis of dementia or memory issues
then please join us at the café for an informal and friendly social group withr a cuppa and blether.
Please note that due to current circumstances, booking is essential. The cafe opens on the last Thursday of every month from 10-12noon in East Calder Church Hall. Please contact Alzheimer Scotland on 01506 533108 to book.
COMMUNITY LOTTERY
If you are passing the shop please consider buying a ticket to support local groups. Also your
weekly reminder that if you or anyone you know is struggling then please drop us a message.
SENIORS ACTIVITY HUB
Every Thursday morning the Green room will be transformed into a Seniors Activity Hub.
Come in, relax and enjoy a coffee and cake, pop in and say hi or stay and enjoy some relaxed activities anytime between 9.30- 12.30pm.
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.
ZUMBA CLASSES
Add some Zumba into your life. They are held on Tuesday evenings from 6.307.30pm in
KIRKNEWTON VILLAGE HALL
Its a great class not to be missed . Please email zumbawithian95@hotmail.com. Limited spaces available.
GREEN ROOM
The Green Room is open, for tea/coffee, a chat, printing, some books to read,
whatever the reason we are here from 9am-1pm Monday to Thursday. Social distancing still applies so please bear that in mind if your popping along. The larder is still open on Thursdays 9am- 1pm.
You can hire the Green Room for £10 per hour for meetings, parties, classes. As restrictions ease more people will be allowed in. The E-Bikes can be hired from the shop and we now have 3 bikes available for hire. Get in touch if we can help with anything infokirknewton@ gmail.com or 01506883988.