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BATHGATE BENNIE MUSEUM
Volunteers are urgently required to be custodians of the Bennie Museum in Bathgate.
Can you spare two hours each Wednesday morning or two-and-a-half hours on a Friday afternoon or any other day? Please contact 01506 634944 or pop into the Museum for more information.
Opening hours are Mon-Sat 11am to 3.30pm or 4pm in the Summer.
9/11 Mansefield Street Bathgate EH48 4HU www.benniemuseum.org.uk
LEGION
Sunday 24th April 2-5.30 Bingo Boogie tickets £8 includes 1set Bingo Books .
Singer Glen King. Friday early session bingo 7.30 pm Main Session 8.00 pm in the Lounge.
UPHALL JANET COOPER 01506 855832 JANETC13HOTMAIL.COM THE GIRLS’ BRIGADE
The Girls’ Brigade – Meets on Monday evenings from 6.30-7.30pm in the South Church Hall. Please enter from Alexander Street –back door of hall. All girls welcome.
INTERGENERATIONAL CHURCH
A different start to a Sunday Strathbrock and Uphall South Churches are joining in a grand new adventure, called ‘The Early Service’ – an intergenerational service where we worship God together through songs, prayer, conversations, questions, and activities that involves ALL AGES – Every Sunday at 9.30am in Uphall South Church Hall. We kick off Sunday, April 17 with an Easter Celebration. Come and see what it is all about!
WEST LOTHIAN U3A
All being well, the April meeting will be held at Uphall Community Centre on Wednesday April 20 at 2pm. If you are planning to attend, we ask you to take a Lateral Flow Test that morning and only come if it is negative.
The speaker will be Maria Chester, an Argentinian born art historian and member of East Berwickshire u3a. Maria will talk about Bonampak, the Sistine chapel of the Mayans. Some members were impressed when they attended her session at the u3a in Scotland online Summer programme in 2021. THIS WILL NOT 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/ West-Lothian-u3a-106310894889317 or contact the membership secretary as above.
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
THE BOYS’ BRIGADE
Meet 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.
MIDDLETONHALL BOWLING CLUB
Pie, Pea & Bingo nights have now resumed in the club on the last Thursday of the month 7pm for 7.30pm start. £1 admission.
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.
Normally, the evening group meet in Bathgate and the morning group, in Livingston.
These social groups are a great way to meet other people, have a chat and a bit of fun with an activity or two such as quizzes, music etc.
For more information or to get the zoom details, get in touch on 01506 448 000 or office@carers-westlothian.com.
WEST LOTHIAN ART
is a group of enthusiastic amateur artists who meet regularly to paint, draw and chat in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere on Tuesday evenings between 7pm and 9pm in Uphall Community Education Centre.
If you’d like to know more, please email us at Info@WestLothianArt.co.uk
CRAIGSHILL
KAREN STEWART 01506 882880 KAREN136WLC@YAHOO.CO.UK
ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT
The following workshops have been arranged: April 21, 12-2pm (N2W Drop in Session) and April 26, 11-12pm (Transferrable Skills).
Access2Employment is based in Almondbank Centre, Livingston supporting the individual so that they are equipped with employability skills that
meet the needs of employers, recognising that one size does not fit all. Advisers help people to develop confidence, compile or advise on preparing CVs, provide interview guidance, assist with the completion of application forms and provide overall employability support.
Access2employment also deals with people who are under threat of redundancy to help move them into a new job as quickly as possible. For more information, freephone 0800 032 9768. Or access2employment@westlothian. gov.uk
ART AND WELL-BEING COURSE CRAIGSFARM
As part of our Community Well-being and Resilience programme, we are delighted to be introducing a new course to you that promotes well being and at the same time allows you to tap into that wonderful creativity waiting to burst out.
We have invited Katherine Fay Allan to host a series of workshops to explore how creativity can help us grow in confidence and find moments of joy.
These workshops will draw inspiration from nature and the surrounding green spaces at Craigsfarm; exploring themes around resilience, connection, growth and celebration.
You will be guided through a variety of creative processes including drawing, painting and sculpture as well as using both traditional and found materials. These workshops will follow a relaxed and open learning approach to encourage a supportive and welcoming atmosphere. The sessions are free to attend and open to everyone. You do not need any prior knowledge of art, all that is required is a willingness to try something new and to explore creativity.
Our Art and Well-being course is certain to lift our moods and inspire our hidden creativity.
The course will run for 5 weeks on Tuesday afternoons from 1- 3.30pm starting Tuesday May 3 to June 7. The course will be held at the Craigsfram Community Hub, and as places are limited you must register for the course. To request a registration form please contact manuelacolettti@craigsfarm. org.uk
We welcome a £5 contribution towards the cost of the course, but this is not a requirement.
ALMONDBANK LIBRARY
The library’s weekly Code Club is held on Mondays from 4pm to 5pm suited for primary age children. To book a place or find out more about the Code Club, please call: 01506 283133 or email: almondbank. lib@westlothian.gov.uk
Bookbug sessions have resumed and booking is essential. Join us and discover the benefits of sharing stories, songs and rhymes with babies, toddlers and preschoolers to give them the best start in life. To enquire please phone 01506 283133 or email almondbank.lib@westlothian. gov.uk
The library opening hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9- 6pm and Thursday 9- 7pm.
SPARK
These exciting new classes are coming to Spark from April but please first contact us to take part.
Preloved Sewing Bee - transform preloved clothes & textiles and learn to use a sewing machine in a fun & relaxed environment (Mondays 12.30-2pm.) Walk with Maddie Walking Group returns with a weekly saunter to the park with our pet mascot (Tuesdays 9.30-10.30am).
Computer Basics - Learn how to make the best use of your mobile phone, tablet or laptop with an IT Buddy (Tuesdays 3-4pm).
Sign Choir - Can’t sing? A fun and relaxed communication inclusive class open to all. Learn basic BSL and Signalong to music and song (Wednesdays 3.30-5pm).
Introduction to Film Making Beginners Guide to making your very own short film (Thursdays 10.30-12 noon)..
Reach for The Stars - a 9 week course to becoming the Greatest Attractor of your Own Destiny. Mindfulness Course Be in the present, reduce stress and anxiety, promote happiness Fridays 12.30-1.30pm.
Watch this space for further details or contact Spark to register interest or phone 01506 442093.
Regular activites are Pins n needles and crafts (Mondays 10-12 noon), Carpet bowls (Mondays 2-3.30pm), Seated Exercise (Tuesdays 1.30-2.30pm. Bingo and quiz (Tuesdays 11-1pm), . Singing for Health (Wednesdays 10.30-12 noon), games afternoon (Wednesdays 1.303pm), The Men’s Group meet on Fridays from 10.30-12.30pm For further details of these please get in touch.