KIRKNEWTON
KAREN STEWART 01506 882880 KAREN136WLC@YAHOO.CO.UK KIRKNEWTON GALA
Kirknewton Gala is always looking for volunteers for various events. If you would like to be kept up to date with what we need help with, join our Facebook volunteer group Kirknewton Gala Volunteers Group”.
An example of what we are needing help with to have a plant stall at gala this year. Can you help by growing something for us to sell? We can drop off a bag of compost and lots of pots to you, grow whatever you feel comfortable with. If you would like to help please comment on our Facebook page.
QUEENS PLATINUM JUBILEE AFTERNOON TEA
Come along to a Celebration Afternoon Tea in Kirknewton’s refurbished Village Hall on Friday June 3. There will be 2 sessions 11-1pm and 2-4pm. Kids activities will be available.
Please book your space by messaging either Steph or Debbie at infokirknewton@gmail.com or on the list at Festival Stores, Kirknewton.
.MILITARY MUSEUM, LINBURN
We are now back to our usual summer hours which is every day apart from Mondays and Thursdays. Other days open from 10-4pm. We hope to set up our own Military Vehicle group.
We have a few vehicles of our own, most are driveable.
If this is something you might be interested in, please get in touch and if you are free and want to visit Military Museum Scotland on the weekend of May 20-22, with your military vehicle, you are more than welcome.
SPORTS PAVILION
Kirknewton Community Development Trust is trialling a scheme which will see the Pavilion open to the public to purchase hot and cold drinks. The toilets will also be available for use.
Opening times
Mondays and
Wednesdays 9-11am and 3-5pm. Please note we can only take cash at this time.
COMMUNITY LISTENING PROJECT
This is be held every
Monday from 1-3pm in East Calder Church
Hall. Please pop along for a cuppa and some company. This cafe will aim to help people move out of restrictions and mix with others again.
Combating loneliness, isolation, low mood and give a place for people to come into contact with others who have time for a coffee and some company.
We hope this project in time can become an integrated part of the community providing a valuable service to those who can benefit from it. We are starting small but hope we can grow together.
LADIES’ MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP
This group offers peer support, confidence building, social activities, advice and support. No registration, we are a free service so just drop into the Dave King Partnership Centre, East Calder every Monday from 6.30-8.30pm.
FORGET ME NOT CAFE
If you or a family member has had a diagnosis of dementia or memory issues then please join us at the café for an informal and friendly social group withr a cuppa and blether.
Please note that due to current circumstances, booking is essential. The cafe opens on the last Thursday of every month from 10-12noon in East Calder Church Hall.
Please contact Alzheimer Scotland on 01506 533108 to book.
COMMUNITY LOTTERY
If you are passing the shop please consider buying a ticket to support local groups. Also your weekly reminder that if you or anyone you know is struggling then please drop us a message.
SENIORS ACTIVITY HUB
Every Thursday morning the Green room will be transformed into a Seniors Activity Hub.
Come in, relax and enjoy a coffee and cake, pop in and say hi or stay and enjoy some relaxed activities anytime between 9.30- 12.30pm.
GALA QUIZZES
Quiz nights will be held on the first First Thursday of each month at 8pm in The Kirknewton Inn.
A maximum of 4 per team, £2 entry per person, £20 cash prize. All money raised goes towards Gala 2022.
ZUMBA CLASSES
Add some Zumba into your life. They are held on Tuesday evenings from 6.307.30pm.
KIRKNEWTON VILLAGE HALL
Its a great class not to be missed . Please email zumbawithian95@hotmail.com. Limited spaces available.
GREEN ROOM
The Green Room is open, for tea/coffee, a chat, printing, some books to read, whatever the reason we are here from 9am-1pm Monday to Thursday.
Social distancing still applies so please bear that in mind if your popping along.
The larder is still open on Thursdays 9am- 1pm.
You can hire the Green Room for £10 per hour for meetings, parties, classes. As restrictions ease more people will be allowed in.
The E-Bikes can be hired from the shop and we now have 3 bikes available for hire. Get in touch if we can help with anything infokirknewton@gmail.com or 01506883988.