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WHITBURN SUPPORT FOR UKRAINIAN REFUGEES
Have you registered your interest in hosting a family fleeing the crisis in Ukraine? Are you thinking of doing so? Unable to host but willing to help?
Here’s a link to a Facebook group for anyone who is interested in hosting or helping to host Ukrainian refugees in Whitburn.
https://www.facebook.com/ groups/1340524189744039/
Please join if interested and then share with your friends and help us build a local support network.
POLKEMMET COUNTRY PARKRUN
Are still looking for volunteers in a variety of roles including Photographers. If you can help, then please email polkemmetcountry@parkrun.com with your name and barcode number.
If you can help in future weeks, the current roster is viewable at this link - https://www.parkrun.org.uk/ polkemmetcountry/futureroster/
BATHGATE LEGION
Sunday 24th April Boogie Bingo 2.00 -5.30 pay at door £8 includes 1set bingo books. singer Glen King non members welcome.
Friday night bingo
Early session 7.30 pm
Main Session 8.00 pm
Saturday
Karaoke in the Lounge .
GLENMAVIS BOWLING CLUB
Sunday 1st May cabaret show Diana Fields 2pm - 6pm. Tickets £3 at bar.
Saturday 14th May cabaret show Chris Waynright
7pm - late . Tickets £3 at bar.
Karaoke most Sundays 2pm - 6pm. Lucky song prize £20.
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.
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 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!
MACMILLAN @ WEST LOTHIAN INFORMATION & SUPPORT SERVICE
If you have been diagnosed with lung cancer or any other type of cancer, we are here for you!
We’re here to listen and we can also arrange an appointment with one of our Advisors to find out if you are entitled to any financial assistance.
To arrange an appointment at one of our local hubs, call 01506 283053 or email macmillanwestlothian@westlothian.gov. 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
SPARK
The Art Masterclasses continue on Mondays from 12.30-2pm with the following classes arranged : April 25 – Fabric Painting, May 2 – drawing, May 9 – jewellery making and May 16 – papier mache.
Walk with Maddie Walking Group is held on Tuesdays at 9.30am. Other regular activities are Pins,n,needles and crafts (Mondays 10-12 noon), Carpet bowls (Mondays 2-3.30pm),
Seated Exercise (Tuesdays 1.302.30pm. Bingo and quiz (Tuesdays 111pm), . Singing for Health (Wednesdays 10.30-12 noon), games afternoon (Wednesdays 1.30-3pm), The Men’s Group meet on Fridays from 10.3012.30pm For further details of these please get in touch .01506 442093.
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.
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.
MUSIC4U
Do you know someone with dementia? If so please tell them about a Music 4 U group held on the third Wednesday of each month in Carmondean United Parish Church, Fells Rigg, Livingston.
We ask that a carer comes along as well where afternoon tea, musical activities and fellowship with other people in a similar position will be present. 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 2-3.30 p.m. all welcome. Contact Nancy on 419904 for more information.