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BELLSQUARR­Y MURIESTON YVONNE GREEN 01506 440881 LIVINGSTON CRICKET CLUB

upcoming social events. Please see club’s social Facebook page for further details and to book:Music quiz on Good Friday night £1 per person maximum teams of 4. Tables must be booked in advance.

Kraft with Kizzi Kreations, 18 April 2022 from 13:00 to 15:00. For 6-10 year olds. Cost £10 per child includes materials to make a garden scene with fairy door and enough materials to do some crafting when at home. Only 8 places available.

Quiz night, 29 April 2022 from 19:00 to 23:00 . Maximum 4 to a table cost £1 per player.

ALL STARS CRICKET

provides boys and girls from 5-8 years old with 8 weeks of non-stop fun. The activity and game based programme is suitable for all skill levels, providing your child with the foundation­s to begin a lifelong love of physical activity and cricket, while making friends in a safe and enjoyable environmen­t.

Running from Mon 09 May - Mon 27 Jun 2022 from 18:00 - 19:00, the programme being run by Livingston Cricket Club, please see their Facebook page for further informatio­n or to make enquiries.

MURIESTON PHOTOGRAPH­IC GROUP

is based at Livingston Cricket Club and meet on the first Wednesday of the month from 7-9. All welcome and any levels. This is not a membership club - the idea is just to be an informal group who meet once or maybe twice a month to discuss anything related to photograph­y, share pictures, help each other with skills, maybe a few of the more expert in the group will give short talks about specific topics and show techniques used to achieve certain photograph­y styles. No fee, other than being a member of the Cricket Club Social (just £5/year). For further details please see the groups Facebook page or contact Jenny on 0790964508­4 or email jenny. anderson@talktalk.net

BOWLING CLUB

Fancy joining Bankton Mains Bowling Club? If you would like to come along to the Club and have a look, please feel free anytime during the season. You will find the club busy most mornings, afternoon or evenings.

Bankton Mains Bowling Club member fees are due. Full membership £110, Concession membership £55 and Junior membership £5.00.

Alternativ­ely, if you can’t attend the club, you can renew online, pay by cheque, or bank transfer. http://www. banktonmai­ns.co.uk/membership.aspx.

All membership­s should be paid by the 31 March 2022. Any cheques and completed competitio­n forms can be put through the letter-box at the club.

DEMENTIA

Do you know someone with dementia? If so please contact them re a Music 4 U group held on the third Wednesday of each month in Carmondean United Parish Church, Fells Rigg, Livingston. Afternoon tea, musical activities and

Can you give a forever home to Cedrick, an eight-year Staffie, currently staying at Dogs Trust West Calder?

His carers say Cedrick is a friendly boy who enjoys going for short walks in calm Cfaampilti­airoanreia­ns whheerre he can explore the sights and smells.

A spokeswoma­n for Dogs Trust said: “Cedrick prefers a quiet pace of life. He would love new owners who are at home to keep him company and offer him all the

fellowship can be enjoyed with other people in a similar position; we do ask that a carer comes along as well. Volunteers are trained in dementia and skilled in music. There is no charge - only fun and stimulatio­n geared to the needs of the person with dementia. The group meet from 2 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. all welcome. Contact Nancy on 419904 for more informatio­n.

MURIESTON ENVIRONMEN­TAL GROUP

MEG are looking for committee members as well as volunteers to help out in and around our community. “Unfortunat­ely due to personal circumstan­ces we have lost a couple of committee members over the last two years. As such we are now looking to gain a few new members, young or old.

If you have time to spare every now and then for a meeting/event and maybe have some ideas you’d like to put into action we’d love to hear from you!

So if you’re keen to get a bit more involved in the community and have a love for the outdoors send us a message!” Also ‘like’ their Facebook page to get additional info about the trail and volunteer days which might be of interest.

MURIESTON PARENT AND TODDLERS

Murieston Parent and Toddlers meets in Murieston Village Hall. For further informatio­n see Livingston South Community Church Facebook page.

ARMADALE

GRACE HARRIS HARRISG14@GMAIL COM

WATSON MEMORIAL BOWLING CLUB attention he deserves.”

Cedrick would need to be the only dog in the home, so if you think you could help rehome him or any of the 50 dogs currently available for rehoming, please contact the West Calder Rehoming Centre on 01506 873459.

You can also follow Dogs Trust West Calder on Twitter @DT_WestCalder and Instagram @dogstrust_westcalder for regular updates on events and dogs

The green will be officially opening for the new season on Saturday 16 April. Names are required before 1pm on the day so that weather permitting the club can start the season with a competitio­n.

GUILD

Armadale Parish Church Guild next meet on Monday 18 April at 2pm in the Church hall. All welcome.

BINGO

Armadale Thistle Football Club are holding a pie pea and prize bingo night tomorrow Friday 15 April in the Cavalier. Doors open 7pm with eyes down at 8pm.

Entry £1.00. All welcome.

METHODIST CHURCH

Services have resumed on Sunday mornings at 11am. All will be made most welcome.

ARMADALE PARISH CHURCH

In person Sunday worship has resumed at 11am and no booking is necessary now. The Duty Team will be on hand to guide and support everyone with any restrictio­ns that are still in place so please bear with them.

Services will also take place on line. All will be warmly welcomed.

HARMONY DANCE CLUB

The club meet in Armadale Partnershi­p Centre on a Tuesday afternoon from 1.30pm-3.30pm and restart again after their festive break on Tuesday 11 January 2022 when all existing and new members will be made most welcome. available for rehoming.

West Calder Rehoming Centre is currently recruiting volunteers to help with kennel cleaning, laundry, groundskee­ping, maintenanc­e and greeting guests in reception.

If you are interested in volunteeri­ng, please call the centre or email Volunteer Coordinato­r Garry Lee at garry.lee@ dogstrust.org.uk.

ARMADALE BOWLING CLUB

Bingo takes place in the club on Wednesdays at 8pm and Saturdays at 7.30pm. The treasure chest draw takes place on Saturday evenings.

THRIFT SHOP

In Armadale Church Hall is now open again after many months of closure due to the Covid pandemic.

The Thrift Shop is open from 10am – 12 noon so why not come along and browse and pick up a bargain and have a cup mof tea and a blether. Everyone will be warmly welcomed.

ARMADALE COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Meet in Armadale Community Centre at 7pm on the second Thursday of the month.

If you are interested in the community, becoming a member of the community council or would just like more informatio­n why not come along or call 0780179291­7.

CREDIT UNION

Are situated in Armadale Community Centre on Wednesday’s from 9.15am – 10.00 am and will continue to be in the Community Centre on a weekly basis. Posters are on display in Armadale Community Centre.

The Credit Union are also in attendance at The Dale Hub on Wednesdays from 10am – 11am.

FRIENDSHIP GROUP

Next meet in Armadale Parish Church Hall on Monday 28 March at 1.30pm.

BINGO

Armadale Thistle Football Club are holding a pie pea and prize bingo night on Friday 15 April in the Cavalier. Doors open 7pm with eyes down at 8pm. Entry £1.00. All welcome.

DEDRIDGE

MIKE DUNCAN MDUNCANDED­RIDGE@HOTMAIL.COM

PUPILS

from Bankton Primary School recently went on an outdoor adventure camp to Dalguise.

Packed with exciting activities the pupils improved their canoeing, built and floated on rafts, and conquered their fear of heights by climbing 30mtre high trees and vertical climbing walls.

LIVINGSTON SPIRITUALI­ST CHURCH

next meet in the Steading at Crofthead Farm on Wednesday April 20 starting at 7pm. There is a guest speaker each week and all interested are welcome to attend.

LIVINGSTON CAMERA CLUB

is not meeting at Crofthead Farm on Monday 18 th April due to the Easter holidays but will meet on Monday 25 th .

DEDRIDGE BAPTIST CHURCH

at Quentin Rise is holding a service of worship this Sunday April 17 starting at 11am.

A new kitchen has been installed in the Cottage at Crofthead Farm Centre to offer cooking classes to all interested.

With food and utility bills rising so rapidly, the classes will focus on nutritious cooking on a budget, preparing a wide range of meals, many of which can be made using only one pot.

Those interested can call in at the Farm or telephone 01506-417892.

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.

LIVINGSTON AND DISTRICT ART CLUB

meet at Crofthead Farm Centre every Tuesday evening from 7-9pm. The club cater for both the beginner and accomplish­ed artist and use a range of mediums. New attenders will be made most welcome.

FOODSHOP

There has been a large increase in the number of people using the Lanthorn Community Food Shop at Crofthead Farm.

The shop is open on Monday evenings from 5-7pm in addition to Mondays and Wednesdays 9am-12.30pm 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. The cost also includes a pack of fresh meat or poultry.

Gluten free foods are also stocked. 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. The shop is open to anyone, just drop in during opening hours.

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