MID CALDER

YVONNE GREEN

01506 440881 YVONNEGREEN55@GMAIL.COM.

COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Due to elections, the May meeting date for Mid Calder Community Council has changed to Thursday 12th May. The Community Council normally meet on the first Thursday of the month from 7.30pm in Mid Calder Institute Hall. Meetings are open to all residents of Mid Calder. You can keep up to date on the groups Facebook page. If you would like to discuss anything please drop us an email and we will put it on our Agenda, PLEASE NOTE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS FOR MID CALDER COMMUNITY COUNCIL IS eleanorblair@btinternet. com . Contact can also be made via Telephone 07823328609 or the new online page https://yrpri.org/ group/12805

MID CALDER CHILDREN’S GALA RACE NIGHT,

April 30th 2022 At 7pm in The Masonic Hall Mid Calder. Tickets £10 each, Horses For Sale £3 each. Sponsor A Race for £ 30. Bets: £1 Each. Enjoy an evening with the ponies, greyhounds and pigs. Place your bets, cheer on your horse and hopefully enjoy your winnings. Tickets are £10 each and includes a buffet. Fancy owning a horse on the night? Buy a horse and name it for £3 and you win a bottle of bubbly if your horse wins. You can also sponsor a race for £30. Bets are £1 each. For tickets and further information, contact the Gala Committee on the Gala Facebook page or midcaldergala@gmail.com or 0775 459 1624

THE GALA COMMITTEE

are looking for any local businesses who would like to donate to the raffle at their fund raising Race Night being held on 30th April . Please contact Lorraine Farmer via the Mid Calder Gala Facebook page or direct message.

MID CALDER PATH/ NCN75

The path linking AlmondelI with Mid Calder remains temporarily closed to allow for construction works at Mid Calder weir where a new fish pass is being created. This route also forms part of National Cycle Network 75. Diversion for both pedestrians and cyclists is via road and pavement between Mid Calder and East Calder and has been signposted by Sustrans with yellow diversion signs. Works are progressing but have been subject to delay due to inclement weather but will hopefully be open towards the end of May 2022.

THE KIRK OF CALDER GUILD

hold their meetings in the Glenalmond Hall on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month in the afternoons from 2pm - 4pm. The group’s next meeting and the last until September, will be held on Thursday 28th April and will be the AGM and Tramps Supper.

MID CALDER GALA WEEK

will run from Sunday 29th May to Saturday 4th June and the theme is

Lockdown Heroes. What got you through lockdown? For the kids it could be any number of things, favourite TV show, film, book, Zoom Xbox, Playstation, Nintendo, family and friends, teachers, the list goes on. We had the NHS, Police and Fire Brigade. Lorry, bus and delivery drivers. Care workers and shop assistants. The Gala theme this year is to reflect these heroes and especially the kids of Mid Calder.

THE MASONIC LODGE

Mid Calder is having a pig race on Saturday 23rd of July and are hoping that friends living in the neighbourhood would be interested in coming along. If so, get yourself a ticket and join in having what promises to be a hilarious evening of racing toy pigs, food, drinks and dancing! “Under Starters” Orders 19:00 for 19:30. Tickets £5.00, buffet included in the ticket price. Drinks purchasable in the bar. Disco after the race. Venue- Masonic Hall, 38 Bank Street, Mid Calder EH53 0AR For tickets, speak with any of the LodgeOfficebearers or contact: lennypedersen@ hotmail.com 07546630277

MID CALDER SCHOOL OF DANCE

meet in the Institute Hall, Mid Calder. Come along and try out your local community dance school. We have ballet / tap classes on Mondays between 3.40pm and 6.30pm and highland / disco classes on Thursdays between 6pm and 9.15pm. Our classes are open to children of all ages from 3 upwards. Mid Calder School of Dance is a not for profit group which has been part of the Mid Calder Community for over 25 years. Please message Mid Calder School of Dance Facebook page if you want to arrange a free trial for your child.

CHORAL HIGHLIGHTS CHOIR

meets every Wednesday at 7.30pm in the the Kirk of Calder. Their music consists of a wide range of material from musicals, traditional, pop and much much more. If you would like more information or to join, please get in touch with John Rankine on 01506 880029.

SINGERGIE

free community singing for fun choir meets is a totally free, singing for fun choir, held on Friday mornings and Monday evenings. No auditions, no egos, no cliques, just fun! Great songs, good company, come and see what the fuss is about! Fridays 10am - 12 noon East Calder Bowling Club and Mondays 7pm – 9pm The Village, East Calder.

BROXBURN

JANET COOPER TEL 01506 855832 JANETC13@HOTMAIL COM

CAR BOOT SALE

Broxburn Academy Parent Council are holding a Car Boot Sale on Saturday May 21 10am – 1.00pm. Cars £10 Vans £15. All money raised will go directly to the Broxburn Academy Parent Council to support the school. Get in touch to book a space or just come along on the day and pick up a bargain. Contact broxburnacademyPC@gmail.com

THE BRIDGE 19-40 UNION CANAL SOCIETY

Are hosting a fundraising day on Saturday, May 21 from 10am at Port Buchan, Broxburn. Please come along and watch the parade on the water, we will have stalls raffles and refreshments.

THE LIGHTHOUSE BABY & TODDLER GROUP

This new group is now in place, 9 noon, at Broxburn Baptist Church! All welcome. We aim to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere to aid Parents, Grandparents, Carers and Child-minders in caring for and entertaining the wee ones in their care. This group is new and we are interested in suggestions to help its evolution and growth. We will be following the Scottish Governments Guidance regarding Covid; we hope this will give folks confidence to come along!

RACE NIGHT & RAFFLE

Broxburn United Sports Club are excited to announce Our Charity Race Night to help support Fareshare & Dnipro Kids. This fundraising event will be taken place on Saturday, April 23 7pm till Midnight Tickets £5 are available at BUSC or email our host Paul at P.rafferty@busc. org.uk You won’t want to miss this event with some FABULOUS prizes on offer. More information needed email P. rafferty@busc.org.uk

BUMBLEBEE SPORTS WEST LOTHIAN

1st Lesson free for all. All Classes have now started (classes subject to change)

Tuesday :- Strathbrock Community Centre, 9.30-10.15am (Baby bee, zero up to 2 years), 10.30-11.15am (pre-School, 2 to 5 years)

Saturday :- Strathbrock, Broxburn, 10.00-10.45am (Baby bee, Zero up to 2 years), 11.00-11.45am (pre-School, 2 to 5 years) https://bumblebeesports. class4kids.co.uk

For more information please check out our website here: www.bumblebeesports. co.uk

BROXBURN PARISH CHURCH

Our church is now open for morning worship every Sunday at 11am. We are pleased to welcome friends old and new back to our newly upgraded Sanctuary. Please check our website for up to date information.

KNITTING CLASSES

Take place in Strathbrock GP Room 1 on Tuesday’s from 7-9pm. Some needles and yarn will be available to get you started. The group take 50p which includes a cup of tea/coffee but please bring your own cup.

6TH WEST LOTHIAN BROXBURN AND UPHALL SCOUT GROUP

Looking to get your kids outdoors, more adventures and meeting new children?

Join 6th West Lothian Scout Group, open to all, developing children’s confidence, teamwork and outdoor skills in a fun and supportive environment. Beavers (ages 6–8)

Cubs (ages 8-10½)

Scouts (ages 10½–14)

Meeting once a week during term time in the Scout Hall Station Road, Broxburn Beavers: Tuesday 6.00pm - 7.00pm. Cubs: Tuesday 7.15pm - 8.30pm. Scouts: Friday 7.00pm - 9.00pm minimal costs and subsidised activities, such as camps, outdoor activities and games. Getting involved couldn’t be more worthwhile! Join our waiting list here: https://www.onlinescoutmanager. co.uk/.../44477a21.../apply