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WEST CALDER LORNA GRAHAM PARKHEAD CHILDREN’S GALA
are having their annual quiz on Friday 20th May at 7:30pm in West Calder Bowling Club teams of 4 £5 per team.
WEST KIRK OF CALDER & POLBETH HARWOOD CHURCH.
Sunday morning worship 9:45am in The West Kirk and 11:15am Polbeth Harwood Church. Weekly Sunday/JAM clubs welcome all children and the Bible class meet the first Sunday in the month at the West Kirk. All children’s groups meet first in the church at the same time as the Sunday service. For all up to date information please check out our Church website: west-kirk-polbeth-harwood. co.uk for our weekly Sunday video service for all ages. OR Should you not have internet you can listen to a recording of our service in the comfort of your own home by calling: 01506 286 884
THE WEST KIRK CHURCH HALL
Looking to book a hall? We have some availability for daytime and evening bookings at competitive rates. For more information contact: Stewart Munro stewart88.munro@sky.com
CALDER KIDS
For babies, toddlers and their carers. A friendly group meet in the West Kirk church hall on Wednesday mornings from 9:30- 11am. £1 for adults includes a cuppa & biscuit and 50p for snack for toddler age kids. All welcome.
BATHGATE GLENMAVIS BOWLING CLUB
Saturday 14th May cabaret show Chris Waynwright 7pm - late. Tickets £3 at bar.
Saturday 16th July talent contest £150 prize money. 7pm - late anyone wishing to participate puy name behind bar.
Saturday 20th August cabaret show “Glam Rock “7pm - late. Tickets £6 at bar.
Karaoke most Sundays 2pm - 6pm. Lucky song prize £20.
LEGION
Bingo in the Lounge Friday 7.30pm Main session 8.00 pm
Next Bingo Boogie 22nd May 2-5.30pm tickets available behind the bar.
2nd June to celebrate Platinum celebration for members and non members
Afternoon Tea 1-3 pm includes entertainment.
Evening Cabaret Lauren Kyle and kyle McLauchlin 7-11.45pm
Tickets members £2 non members £5 available from office 10-12 Tuesday and Wednesday and on a Friday between 5-7p
MID CALDER
YVONNE GREEN
01506 440881 YVONNEGREEN55@GMAIL.COM.
MID CALDER GALA WEEK
will run from Sunday 29th May and cumulate with Gala Day on Saturday 4th June. This year’s Gala Court are - Crown
Bearer Erin Scott Evie Lillis, Harris Bayne, Coralie Blades , Lewis Manson , Lanah Brown, Rory White, Lucy Jo Shemilt, Ewan Verhaaf, Charlotte Dagnall , Rhys Paterson, Cayla Coulter, Tai Paterson, Queen Leah Kirwin and Consort Rory Paris.
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.
MID CALDER 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 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 from Bridgend.
For your chance to win just look out for
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.
MID CALDER GALA PARADE
will take place at 1pm on Saturday 4th June 2022. This year’s theme is lockdown superheroes. If you wish to walk with The Toddler Group in this year’s gala day you need to meet at Sommers Park Mid Calder at 12.30pm. Names will be taken nearer the time for both the parade and gala bags. You do not have to live in Mid Calder to take part in the parade.
MID CALDER BABY AND TODDLER GROUP
meets in the Institute Hall on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9am to 11.30pm. Cost of a session is £1 for under 1’s and £2 for 1 and over. Older children will be given a snack and there is tea/ coffee available for adults. It is up to the parents to set up and then put away toys and make sure the hall is left clean and tidy. For further information and to ask any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch via the group’s Facebook page.
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 LodgeOffice-bearers 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.
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
BROXBURN GALA UPDATE
We are delighted to inform everyone that we have a full court retinue for our Gala Day.
Below is a list of main roles
Queen - Ellie Morrison
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Chief Lady in Waiting - Amber Deacon Lady in Waiting - Olivia Hamilton Bouquet Girl - Piper Whitelaw
Queen of the Fairies - Erica Blyth Champion - Arran MacMillan
Herald - Jack Fleming
Crown Bearer - Dylan Rennie
Sceptre Bearer - Nicholas Ukpe
Page Boy - Harley Martin
A huge congratulations to you all. Everyone who put in to be fairies, flower girls, bower girls, soldiers and escorts are automatically in the parade as them.
There is no set dress code - fairies, flower girls and bower girls can wear any coloured dresses.
Soldiers and escorts can wear black trousers, white shirts or anything they have that is soldier like.
THE BRIDGE 19-40 UNION CANAL SOCIETY
Are hosting a fundraising day on Saturday, May 21 from 10am – 4pm. It is 200 years since the opening of the Union Canal. The canal boats will be arriving at Muster point, Port Buchan around 11.40am. Stalls include refreshments, market place, cake stalls, face painting, tombola etc. Further details can be found on The Bridge 19-40 Union Canal Society Facebook page.
2010S FOOTBALL TRIALISTS -
Broxburn Colts, Broxburn Atheltic, Broxburn Badgers
The three 2010s football teams for Broxburn are looking for trialists to help bolster squads for now and next seasons 11 aside leagues.
This is a fabulous football community to be part of where kids will learn football skills, social skills and life skills. Any interest contact Graeme Kelly on 07809254520 or comment on their Facebook page.
Training is on a Monday 6pm-7pm and Wednesday 7pm to 8.30pm at Albion Park Broxburn.
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’s Guidance regarding Covid; we hope this will give folks confidence to come along!
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), 11.0011.45am (pre-School, 2 to 5 years) www. bumblebeesports.co.uk