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PLUS: GARDEN PROJECT, PROPERTY MATTERS, and more LOCAL FEATURES inside! The monthly community magazine for Uphall, Broxburn & Winchburgh

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eptember is the annual national Doors Open Days, a chance to see inside some buildings that are not normally open to the public, and some public ones which put on special tours for the Doors Open Days. West Lothian’s Doors Open is coordinated by the Linlithgow Civic Trust and there are buildings of different styles open, take a look at their article on pages 8-9. September is a time of getting back into routine after the holidays, especially if you have children at school or college. It’s a good time to look at joining in new social or sports activities, and as ever the Clubs and Classes pages at the back of Konect are packed with lists of local clubs, with quite a few new ones listed this month. Also the West Lothian 50+ Network is a lively social group welcoming new members, see their article on page 9. It’s also a good time to get some home improvements booked in if you’re wanting work done before the weather gets wintery. Please support local businesses and check the traders in these pages for quotes All our usual columns are here. Thanks for reading Konect and supporting local businesses and organisations.

P30 Doors Open Days........................................... 8 Heritage Art Trail............................................. 8 Community: West Lothian 50+ Network..... 11 Health & Beauty............................................12 Interiors: Window Shutters...........................17 Property Matters............................................20 Puzzles...........................................................22 Garden project: Summer Glut.....................25 Parenting: Crazy about Canals...................29 Local Lab.......................................................30 What’s On......................................................31 Clubs & Classes............................................32

COVER IMAGE: September in Broxburn: The Almond Viaduct bathed in Autumnal sunshine.

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Uphall & Broxburn Heritage Art Trail The wealth of history between Uphall and Broxburn is celebrated by a series of artworks and historic sites dotted around the two towns.

A trail has been put together by various local groups to guide visitors along 12 sites, starting at Uphall Community Centre and finishing at Argyle Court in Broxburn, with information on historical, natural and urban sites of interest. Take a wander or a cycle one day and (re)discover the local area.

For more information and to download a map, visit www.broxburnanduphall.com/ index.php/heritage-art-trail

The weekend of 14th / 15th September 2019 will see the annual Doors Open Days event taking place throughout West Lothian.

Doors Open Days forms part of Scotland’s contribution to European Heritage Days, which sees over 25 million people from 50 countries take part annually, uniting our communities in a unique celebration of heritage in our own special ways. Doors Open Days is now Scotland’s largest free cultural festival. It celebrates the built environment and gives free access to around 1,000 venues across the country throughout the month of September, every year. Doors Open Days is coordinated nationally by the Scottish Civic Trust with annual support from Historic Environment Scotland and others. Local area programmes are coordinated by a network of local authorities, heritage consultancies, civic societies and heritage groups who are in turn supported by a large number of volunteers, businesses, community organisations and building owners.

Linlithgow Civic Trust has organised West Lothian’s Doors Open Days since 2011 and are proud to be doing so once more in 2019. We have a varied programme again this year. The trail and map was created with the support of Broxburn and Uphall Town Centre Management Group, Broxburn Community Council and Broxburn and Uphall Community Website and funding from West Lothian Council 8 | BROXBURN

There are a few of the regular participants this year including the Crossview Studios and the Canal Centre in Linlithgow, Duntarvie Castle near Winchburgh and a number of ecclesiastical properties in and around Linlithgow including St Michael’s Parish Church, Abercorn Parish Church and Kingscavil Church. @KonectMagazines

Blackburn House in Bathgate makes a welcome return, as do Strathbrock St Machan’s and Strathbrock St Nicholas’ Churches in Uphall. Donaldson’s in Linlithgow also returns to the programme.

St Michael’s Parish Church, Linlithgow

There is also the new Linlithgow Museum, opened in Easter 2019 having moved from Annet House to the new Tam Dalyell House St Michael’s (aka Linlithgow Partnership Centre) a short Interior distance along the High Street. The dramatic 1960s Boghall Parish Church in Bathgate and the more traditional Category A Listed Kirk of Calder in Mid Calder are also back in the programme this year. Copies of the programme for West Lothian have been distributed in a number of venues throughout West Lothian. Pick one up and hopefully it will inspire you to take part. The programme can also be downloaded from the Linlithgow Civic Trust Doors Open Days website at lbt.scot/civic-trust. Please note that this year the Doors Open Days event in West Lothian coincides, as it often does, with the Linlithgow Folk Festival event. The overlap has been mutually advantageous – well exemplified on sunny afternoons when building visitors have mingled with the audiences at the various music sessions. Coincidentally, the Doors Open Days event is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year and Linlithgow Folk Festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Now if that is not an excuse for a cultural celebration I don’t know what is! For more details of what is happening with Doors Open Days in West Lothian and across the country as whole, check out the official event website at www.doorsopendays.org.uk. This article was contributed by Allan M Robertson, Linlithgow Civic Trust and West Lothian Doors Open Day Co-ordinator. For more details about the activities of the Scottish Civic Trust visit www.scottishcivictrust.org.uk/. For more details on the activities of Linlithgow Civic Trust visit lbt.scot/civic-trust.

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Group outing to Rosslyn organisation of group holidays has always been an important part of the Network’s offering, which has seen members venture far and A day at the races wide over the years. A new activity this year has been the monthly coach trip on the last Sunday of each month. Come rain or shine, members have enjoyed days out in Dundee, St Andrews, Loch Lomond, Callander, Melrose, Alnwick and more. “Better than staying indoors in front of the telly” can frequently be heard. There’s an over-riding determination to enjoy oneself and enjoy good company that permeates most of the West Lothian 50+ Network’s activities. It might be explained by the organisation’s motto: “Make the rest of your life the best of your life”. Members seem determined to do just that. If you would like to find out more about the West Lothian 50+ Network and how to join in the fun there’s lots of information online, or you can call or visit our Bathgate based office.. This article was contributed by the West Lothian 50+ Network. Website: www.westlothian50plusnetwork.co.uk Facebook: @westlothian50plusnetwork Email: wlothian50plus@btconnect.com Tel: (01506) 635510 Address: 48G Linbar House, North Bridge Street, Bathgate Scottish Charity No. SC024257 Info.:

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The focus of these products is to protect and rebuild the inner bonds. Used as a professional service and mixed with your colour in the salon, a plex treatment will probably add 15 minutes on to your appointment and cost around £20, the ‘at home’ treatment tends to be a little more pricey but with more applications in the bottle. Ideal for previously damaged hair effected by excess colouring, lightening or excessive heat styling, by multiplying and rebuilding the hair’s bonds, it eliminates breakage whilst making colour last much longer. This results in healthy hair that is revitalised with a new lease of life. It’s pricey, is it worth it? If your hair is bleached or damaged in any way then yes, this is one of the best products for retaining the bonds and minimising breakage during colouring and for maintaining at home. As a colourist I wouldn’t work without it, it allows me to do so much more with colour with the assurance of minimal damage and knowing my client’s colour is going to look better for longer.

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Are you in a depressive cycle? It is believed that depression has its roots in childhood experiences, especially those relating to loss. These experiences sensitise the individual making it difficult for them to cope with future pain and loss. A person in a depressive cycle can easily misconstrue experiences as negative and always expect the worst. Life events such as the breakdown of a relationship, a redundancy, or a significant failure can trigger a depressive episode as the individual finds that old feelings of loss resurface. Once a loss has been experienced, the individual sees no value in setting future goals or engaging in constructive activities; life feels meaningless. A lack of positive action forces the individual into a downward spiral where they begin to feel completely worthless. Negative thinking results in negative feelings, which ends up in negative and self destructive behaviours. The aim of cognitive behavioural therapy is to break this cycle. Your coach can help you question your perception of reality, which may be framed in the negative. This can help to release feelings of worthlessness, and then small goals can be set to help you raise your self confidence and self esteem. If you suffer from the following, you may be depressed. 1. A general feeling of sadness 2. Inability to feel anything at all – you’re neither up nor down. Nothing excites you, you just feel flat 3. No sense of pleasure anymore, even in activities and events you used to enjoy 4. Loss of your sense of humour 5. You feel apathetic about life 6. You have feelings of wanting to escape from people, or even life itself 7. Everything feels pointless or meaningless The life coaching column is contributed by Erica Douglas. Erica lives in West Lothian and is a Cognitive Coach & Therapist. See her “LifeHeal” facebook page at facebook.com/LifeHealCoaching

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Window shutters are an often-overlooked form of window furnishing. Most people turn to curtains or blinds to dress their windows, but shutters can offer an attractive and quirky alternative, and they have many practical benefits, too. Sound and Thermal Insulation - While shutters are closed, the wooden panels offer good sound insulation, and some heat insulation, too. This works both ways – in the summer, it’s possible to open the windows while keeping the panels shut, allowing air to flow while keeping the heat from the sun out. You can achieve similar results with thick, heavy curtains if you want a more traditional look for your living room. Shutters make a good choice for a kitchen or bathroom, however, where thicker fabrics aren’t ideal. That leads us to… Low Maintenance Requirements - Blinds and curtains can attract dust, and keeping the fabrics clean can be difficult. Plantation shutters are a good choice for people with allergies, because they are easy to keep clean. Simply wipe them down with a damp cloth from time to time and you won’t have any issues with dust build-up. When you need a fresh look, simply re-paint the shutter in a different colour! Added Privacy - When you close a set of shutters they cover the whole window. When you adjust the louvres you can let light in, without making it easy for people to see inside your home, in a similar way to how you can let a little light in by adjusting venetian blinds. Curtains, on the other hand, are either open or closed, so unless you have net curtains behind them to filter the light, you lose all privacy when you open them. They look fabulous - Interior shutters are a nice added-extra that could make your home more @KonectMagazines

appealing to prospective buyers. They are a more ‘semi-permanent’ fixture than curtains or blinds, however, and this could backfire if the prospective buyer doesn’t like them. That said, it’s relatively easy to remove a set of shutters and replace them with blinds or curtains if that’s what the buyer prefers, and you can remind them of this. UV Protection - Shutters with louvres can be angled to control how much light gets into the room – in much the same way that blinds can be angled. When you want to let light flood into the room, the panels can be fully opened. Adjusting the louvres can direct light away from furniture and flooring, prolonging the life of the furniture and preventing patterns from fading. Many shutters are finished with a UV-protective layer, which will protect the paint or wood stain finish, and stop the panels from warping. Shutters are timeless, and are a stylish and eye-catching window treatment. They may not suit every room, but there is a certain appeal to having them on the ground floor – especially for kitchens, and “the den”. If you like the soft and elegant look of curtains, don’t forget that you can use tie backs as a trim around your shutters, to enjoy the best of both worlds. This article and illustrations were contributed by Harvey Bruce Interiors. www.harveybruce.co.uk Williamson’s Garden Centre, Uphall, West Lothian, EH52 6PA BROXBURN | 17

A ‘Must do’ if you plan to sell your home in the next 6 months! Gain a real marketing advantage We’ve all heard about a house having kerb appeal. You know…that attractive, wellmaintained look that draws in potential buyers. But did you know that the seasons can play a vital role in your marketing too? The marketing of your property needs to take account of this and show your home to its best marketing advantage. Market your home all-year round Images are a major factor in conveying the appeal of a property. Your property may be a home to you, but it has to be packaged like a product if it is to be marketed and sold effectively. Your estate agent will advise you on all these matters, and a good estate should always be trying to ‘get ahead of the game’ – that includes getting the right images together at the right time so that your marketing can happen when you want it to happen and to best effect at any time of year. Plan ahead and get ahead There are many things in life that you can’t control, but you can control when you get your pictures taken. A little bit of forward planning goes a long way, and getting pictures taken during the summer months is a great way to take charge of your house sale and put yourself in the best position to sell at the best price. Like kerb appeal, good pictures draw people in – and the right ones really set the tone. At Turpie & Co, we use advanced photo editing software and techniques to ensure our clients’ properties look great in any weather at any time of the year and always 20 | BROXBURN

retake new external photographs in the best weather as there is no substitute for natural light. However, long summer days with warm light conditions really do provide the optimum conditions to show your property in its best light. Get an all-year ‘summer advantage’ At this time of year, a service we offer to our prospective clients who are thinking of selling over the next six months is to take pictures of the exterior of their home before the verdant grass and the flowers fade, and the leaves fall from the trees. If you are listing your home for sale over the winter months, it’s really important to give buyers a true and vibrant impression of what your home looks at its best when seen from the outside. The exterior picture is after all the first one any buyer will see of your home when browsing online, so it has to be an arresting one that makes them want to click through to further details and book an appointment to view. Get a ‘summer advantage’ all year round and a clear jump on any competing homes that decide to list during the winter months by making sure your house looks its best with the best possible pictures taken now. Time really can be on your side if you use it correctly. The monthly Property Matters column is contributed by Craig Turpie. Craig is a director at Turpie & Co Estate Agents and Letting Agents with extensive knowledge of the West Lothian Property Market and over 20 years experience in bespoke sales and marketing. @KonectMagazines

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Coping with a summer glut in the garden

Remove from heat, add 250g Philadelphia light cheese, 1 tsp chopped chives, 1 tsp chopped parsley, black pepper & lemon juice to season. Blend in food processor until smooth. Serve hot or chilled with garnish of chopped parsley and chives.

We often have a glut of some crop or other in the garden at this time of the year, whether it is courgettes, tomatoes, apples or grapes.

This summer it is all four, and our new Purple Piglet Project has a recipe for each of these crops: Cream of Courgette Soup, Bruschetta, Apple and Parsnip salad & Grape Chutney with no added sugar. CREAM OF COURGETTE SOUP

You can never keep up with the production of courgettes and this soup is a lovely different way to eat them â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dougal likes it chilled.

Gently fry a chopped garlic clove in rapeseed oil till soft add 1kg chopped courgettes, more oil and a crumbled stock cube and cook for 5 minutes. Add water to cover courgettes, bring to the boil and simmer for 30 minutes.

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Courgette Soup The gardening project is contributed by Dougal Philip, New Hopetoun Gardens. Inspiring, informing and entertaining, for more than 40 years.

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BUSTER THE DOG

September On the weekend of the 14th and 15th Doors Open Days return to West Lothian for 2019. Offering free access to a variety of different sites, Doors Open Days is Scotland’s largest free festival that celebrates heritage and the built environment. You’ll find listings of venues taking part on our website. That same weekend, in Broxburn the Bridge 19:40 Canal Society are holding a Narrowboat Cruise to the Almond Aqueduct. Tickets always sell fast so make sure you book in advance to confirm your chance to visit. The 28th also marks the first show of Linlithgow Art Guilds 50th anniversary season. The Concert for Clarinet and Piano, featuring Jean Johnson and Steven Osborne, takes place at Linlithgow Academy Theatre from 19.30. Tickets are available online, as well as at a variety of shops in Linlithgow. If you’re looking for a challenge, don’t forget the John Muir way has recently launched their new “Passport” scheme. The route, split into a variety of sections, goes all the way from Dunbar in the East to Helensburgh in the West - with the route passing through West Lothian near Linlithgow. You can complete the route in parts as you wish, with passports available to purchase at Linlithgow Museum. Within West Lothian, you can get your passport stamped at Burgh Halls, Linlithgow Museum & Linlithgow Palace. There’s always plenty more going on across West Lothian, so why not check out our collection of great day out ideas on our website – the perfect inspiration for whatever the Scottish weather throws at us! www.visitwestlothian.co.uk Follow us on social media to keep up to date with all the latest from across West Lothian www.facebook.com/VisitWestLothian www.twitter.com/SeeWestLothian www.instagram.com/VisitWestLothian 26 | BROXBURN

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Crazy about Canals

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When you’ve lived somewhere for a while All aboa it’s easy to feel like you know a place. Especially as a parent. Knowing all the good places to take your kids is a must! But I’m always surprised how many people forget about the Union Canal in West Lothian. There are lots of things to do with kids beyond just enjoying a family walk along the towpaths (although there is a lot to be said for that as well). To really experience the canal in all its glory taking kids out on a boat trip is a must. Linlithgow Union Canal Society run town boat trips and longer Aqueduct Cruises from Linlithgow every Saturday and Sunday until the end of September. Kids can check out the only canal museum in Scotland and the tearoom at Linlithgow Canal Centre is open at weekends as well for an extra treat. Or you can enjoy a canal boat trip from Port Buchan in Broxburn. On the first Sunday of the month Bridge 19-40 Union Canal Society do short trips on their boat Bluebell or you can head out on a round trip cruise over @KonectMagazines

Lin’s Mill Aqueduct on some Saturdays.

appreciate that…they at least get a shot of being Captain!

A canal boat really is a boat trip like no other. My two love watching the world go by and spotting wildlife along the way. You don’t usually have to book the shorter boat trips either. You can just be spontaneous and turn up when the mood takes you or when you are at a loss for what to do with the kids at the weekend.

For something a bit different I’d also recommend checking out Narrowboat Farm on the banks of the canal just east of Linlithgow. It is something still relatively new and completely quirky and different. You can enjoy fresh pickings from their honesty box Veg Shack; ask about their Friday afternoon Farm Club for kids and families. And keep an eye out for news of their spooky Pumpkin Picking canal cruises come October too. They are sure to book up early!

All these trips and services are run solely by volunteers and purely for the love of it. So everyone involved is really passionate…and in my experience great with the kids. They really want to encourage use of the canals so it is a great cause to support and teach children about. Every time we’ve done it my girls have managed to get their hands on the tiller as well. So it’s a great way to support the community and if they are too young to really

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Is there still hope for our endangered coral reefs?

Our coral reefs are under threat. Around the world, the long-term survival of reefs is in question because of the environmental stress that climate change is placing on them. Dr Heidi Burdett is a Research Fellow based in the Lyell Centre* where she and her team are investigating the physiology of ‘resilient reefs’. Why are coral reefs so important?: Coral reefs comprise less than 0.25% of the marine environment, yet are home to around 25% of all the fish in the ocean. Tropical coral reefs are probably the most biodiverse ecosystems in the oceans, and support fishing industries and tourism to the value of US$36 billion a year. What’s causing them to become endangered?: When corals are exposed to an environmental stress such as a sharp increase in temperature, the relationship corals have with the various species of microalgae that live inside their tissues can break down. These algae are expelled, leaving the coral devoid of colour and, more importantly, its food source. This is known as coral bleaching. If they don’t regain their algae quickly enough, essentially the corals starve to death. Does your research give us hope for the future?: Yes, some corals appear to be more resilient to stress than others. Understanding how these corals are different may hold the key to better predicting how reefs will fare in the future, and perhaps even finding ways to help protect them. Corals have a long 30 | BROXBURN

evolutionary history, and even in today’s rapidly changing climate some display a remarkable resilience to environmental stressors such as warming events. This should give us hope for their continued survival. How do we protect the future of our coral reefs?: The greater the warming, the smaller the window of resilience. This means for the long-term survival of coral reefs, we still need to take more action to deal with climate change and limiting the extent of global warming over the next 50 to 100 years. The Local Lab column is contributed by Heriot-Watt University to engage the public in a range of their research projects. You can find out more about Heidi’s work and meet her colleagues during this year’s Doors Open Day festival, when the Lyell Centre welcomes visitors for a day of tours, talks and hands on activities for all ages. *The Lyell Centre is a collaboration between British Geological Survey (BGS) and Heriot-Watt University.

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Community Councils bridge the gap between West Lothian Council and our local community. Our primary purpose is to find out your opinions & needs and then to make the council and other public bodies aware of these. WINCHBURGH COMMUNITY COUNCIL We meet every second Monday @ 7pm from February to December excluding January and July. All are welcome, with spaces for more Councillors to become involved. Please contact us via our facebook page or our website at: www.winchburgh.org.uk BROXBURN COMMUNITY COUNCIL Our meetings are open to every resident in Broxburn and we extend a warm welcome to those who attend. We meet on the last Monday of every month (except July & December) in the Old Town Centre in Broxburn at 7pm. Email us at, chair@broxburncc.org.uk

SATURDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER Antique, Vintage and Collectors Fair Linlithgow Academy, Braehead Road, Linlithgow, EH49 6EH. 9.00am – 4.00pm, admission £1.00. In aid of Linlithgow Heritage Trust for the Linlithgow Museum. SAT 14TH & SUN 15TH SEPTEMBER West Lothian Doors Open Days - See inside the county’s buildings! Lots of West Lothian’s buildings open to the public, including in and around Bathgate: Boghall Parish Church, Blackburn House, St Columba’s and more. See pages 8-9 for information. On Sunday 15th Abercorn Church is offering homebaking, tea and coffee in the church hall from 11am until 4pm, as well as home-made jams and crafts available. The historic church and museum will also be open to visitors during this time, all welcome. DAILY FROM 5TH TO 31ST OCTOBER Spooky Happenings at Almond Valley Heritage Centre - As the nights get darker, mysterious creatures emerge from the dark corners of the old farm. Grab your trail sheet and look out for the clues on your spooky quest. Find your way through a world of magic and shadows with mysteries to solve, games to play, and some scary surprises around every corner. Get creative in the craft area where you can make spooky masks and manufacture monsters. All of this silly scary fun can be enjoyed any day from the 5th of October until Halloween during usual opening hours (10.00-17.00) with no need to book in advance. See www.almondvalley.co.uk WANT TO INCLUDE YOUR EVENT HERE? COMMUNITY AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT LISTINGS ARE FREE OF CHARGE. EMAIL EDITOR@KONECT.SCOT BY 15TH OF THE MONTH FOR FOLLOWING MONTH’S ISSUE.

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CLUBS & CLASSES

SPORTS, HOBBIES, LEARNING, SUPPORT GROUPS & MORE... BROXBURN NEW WEST LOTHIAN DRUG & ALCOHOL SERVICES FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS For individuals who have a family member or friend who suffers from alcohol or substance misuse. We work together to develop coping strategies and understanding. Strathbrock P’ship Community Centre (entrance B) Broxburn, 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month - 5:30- 7:30pm. Relaxation therapies available the first meetings of month. WLDAS also offers 1-to-1 support if needed. Please contact Stephen Jack on 01506 430225 for more info or request someone to meet you outside before meeting. All welcome, no appointments needed. Groups also in Livingston and Blackburn. BROXBURN GENTLE WALKS Meeeting at Strathbrock Partnership Centre, Broxburn, Every Wednesday at 10.00am. To find out more contact Scott Lundrigan on 07493 895554. THE MEMORY CAFÉ Strathbrock Centre, Community Wing, Entrance B on the fourth Tuesday of each month 10:00-11:30. Come for the whole time or just drop in for a cuppa. For everyone with Dementia and their carers. Contact Allison on 07765 243362 or the Alzheimer Scotland office on 01506 533108 for more information. ACOUSTIC MUSIC/SONGWRITING SESSIONS Informal sessions aimed at encouraging musicians (adults) of all levels and abilities to share their ideas, techniques and songs with others in informal friendly environment. The sessions are held on the first and third Thursdays of the month from 7.30-9.30 pm, £2 per session, in Strathbrock Community Centre, Entrance B, Room GP3. For further information please contact Annie at 01506 853593 or check out our Facebook page - Acoustic Music/ Song Writing Session Broxburn”. ACTIVITY GROUP - NEW GROUP Are you over 60? Looking to get out and meet new people? Join our new activity group, a mix of quizzes, games, tea and chat. Strathbrock Partnership Centre, 189A West Main Street, Broxburn, EH52 5LH. Weekly on Thursdays 10am-12pm. For more information contact Cyrenians OPAL (Older People Active Lives) on 01506 815815 or email opal@cyrenians.scot DE-STRESS, GET FIT AND LEARN HOW TO RELAX WITH YOGA Mondays - Adult Yoga Classes, all levels welcome. Broxburn United Football Club, Greendykes Road, EH52 5 BP. Claire Chant 9.30am -11am, drop in £7, Tel: 07766 602629. Maxine Burke 7pm-8pm, drop in £6, Tel: 01506 843091.

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SCOUTING Come and join in the scouting adventure at our local Beaver, Cub or Scout groups. Meeting once a week at Broxburn Scout hut on Station Road to play games, plan camping trips and earn badges. • Beavers (Age 6-8) Tue night 6pm • Cubs (Age 8-10.5) Tue night 7.15pm • Scouts (Age 10.5-14) Fri night 7.30pm Groups are open to all, come along for a free trial!! Email enquiries to jo.cook1403@gmail.com GIRL GUIDING Rainbow Unit (girls aged 5-7) takes place on Thurs nights and Brownie Unit (girls aged 7-10) on Mon and Wed nights. For more information please visit www. girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved or email westlothiangirlguiding@gmail.com BROXBURN WOODCRAFT CLUB A members Club located within the community wing of the Strathbrock Centre, 189a West Main Street, Broxburn, EH52 5LH. We have a fully equipped workshop supporting all aspects of woodworking including woodturning, pyrography, scrollsawing, the making of toys, furniture, musical instruments, walking sticks and more. For further information use the Contact Us facility on the website: www.broxburnwoodcraftclub.org. Our hours are Mon & Tues 9am-9pm, Wed & Fri 9am-12 noon and 6pm -9pm, Thurs 9am-3pm and 6:00pm-9pm. LIVINGSTON HIGHLAND SOCIETY Strathbrock Partnership Centre, 189 W Main St, Broxburn. Monthly ceilidhs on a Saturday evening between October and April. Each month we have a different band and guest artist. New members welcome, contact John Sneddon on 01501 770911 for dates and more details. LADIES ONLY OUTDOOR FITNESS SESSIONS Albyn Park, Greendykes Road. Mondays 7-8pm, with Broxburn United Sports Club (BUSC) and BurnIt. Doesn’t matter your size or level of fitness. BUSC and Burn-It aim to create a fun fitness session based outside to enable ladies to meet their goals. For more info contact Leigh Lauder on 01506 858057 or email l.lauder@ busc.org.uk ALIVE & KICKIN Albyn Park, Greendykes Road. A programme for older members of the community to remain active. Run by Broxburn United Sports Club and includes: WALKING FOOTBALL Tues 10.30am to 12pm, £3 per session with tea/ coffee after. WALKING CLUB on Thurs 10am. Community walk starting and ending at Albyn Park. Free, everyone welcome. Invigor8 MULTI SPORTS Thurs 2-3.30pm £2 per session. Try new sports and learn new skills. Each session is 1 hour of the new sport plus an inspirational/ informative chat for 30mins. For more info contact Leigh Lauder at Albyn Park 01506 858057 or email l.lauder@busc.org.uk BROXBURN SWIMMING CLUB We cater for swimmers from age 3 upwards and cover all levels of swimming

from our Learn to Swim programme up to our top competitive squad. LEARN TO SWIM: Thurs night (6:007:00) - Broxburn Swimming Pool. SQUAD SWIMMING: Mon & Tues (7:30-9:00), Thurs (7:00-9:00) and Fri (6:00-8:00)- Broxburn Swimming Pool. For further information please contact: broxburn_asc@hotmail.com CHURCH STREET BABY & TODDLER GROUP 2 Church Street, Broxburn EH52 5EL. Every Thursday from 09.15-11.00 and is based in the Church Hall behind Broxburn Parish Church. Suitable for children from birth to 3 years. Each session costs £2 per and includes a healthy snack for the children and a cuppa & biscuit for the grown-ups. Visit our Facebook page for more information www.facebook.com/ BroxburnChurchStreetBabyandToddler CRAFT CUPPA We are a small group of crafters who meet on Saturday afternoons 1-3 pm at Strathbrock Partnership Centre, Community Wing, entrance B. We meet to share expertise, have a natter and a cuppa. We would welcome anyone who wants to come along. For more info please email craftycuppaclub@mail.com or just come along! WEST LOTHIAN IWAMA RYU AIKIDO CLUB Broxburn Black Belt Academy, EH52 5BB, Broxburn. Dedicated to the traditional study and practice of Aikido through ken, jo and taijutsu. The club meets at Broxburn BlackBelt Academy Thursdays 8pm to 9:30pm. Come along and give it a try. For information please call 07784 006851 wliwamaryu@gmail.com BROXBURN GYMNASTICS CLUB Broxburn Academy’s Dance Studio, Broxburn. Fun filled gymnastics class for children in P1-P7. Hourly classes on Saturday mornings 10am (Beginner), 11am (Intermediate), Advanced 12pm. First week is a free no obligation trial. For more information please contact Gemma on 07775 900624 or broxburngymnasticsclub@yahoo.co.uk w: www.broxburngymnastics.com

The BUSY Project

• Engage Youth Club: P7-S6 Wednesday 6-8pm @ The Open Door. Games, food, prayer & Bible study. FREE! • Youth Café: P7-S6 Friday 1-3pm @ Uphall South Church Hall. Games, trips & Cooking etc. 50p • Pizza Wednesday: lunch club, Broxburn Academy. Pizza, music and games. S1-S6, Base 6 opposite guidance. FREE! • Drop In: Thursday lunch group, Broxburn Academy. Discuss Faith and God, milkshakes & games. S1-S6, M13. FREE! Check out our web site – www.thebusyproject.org.uk or email@thebusyproject.org.uk

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BROXBURN SCOTTISH WOMEN’S INSTITUTE (formerly SWRI) We meet in Broxburn Community Centre at 7pm on the 2nd Monday of each month from September to May. Contact: Fay Young , tel 01506 854141 or email fayyoungis@hotmail.com

UPHALL SLIMMING WORLD South Parish Church, East Main St, Uphall, EH52 5HY. Tuesdays 5.30pm & 7.30pm and Canon Hoben Hall, Broxburn, Wednesdays 3.30, 5.30 & 7.30. Please call Lisa on 07736 316400. BINNY GOLF CLUB Oatridge Golf Course, Ecclesmachan. 9 hole course in a stunning mature parkland location. Club house with changing facilities, coffee / soft drinks & snacks. Active programme of events & medal competitions throughout the year. Annual memberships Adults £320, Seniors £270, 18-20 £100, 15-17 £20, under 15 £10. Includes golf Insurance, Linlithgowshire Golf Discount, 50% Discount for guests & unlimited golf @ Elmwood, Cupar. Full details available from The Starter 01506 859636, 7 days. Pay & Play rate available for non members. REGAL YOUTH DRAMA Uphall Community Centre, Tuesdays 7pm – 9pm. Starting 23rd Oct 2018. For more information contact admin@regalyouthcompany.com. SLIMMING WORLD South Parish Church, East Main St, Uphall, EH52 5HY. Tuesdays 5.30pm & 7.30pm and Canon Hoben Hall, Broxburn, Wednesdays 3.30, 5.30 & 7.30. Please call Lisa on 07736 316400.

WEST LOTHIAN BAKING CLUB We meet every 6th Monday 7.30 – 9.30pm at Uphall Community Centre to talk about all things baking related. No requirement to be the next Mary Berry! £3 per meeting. Email wlbakingclub@yahoo.co.uk or find us on facebook. RAINBOW UNIT (Girls aged 5-7 years old) take place on Monday night. For more information please visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/getinvolved or alternatively you can email us on westlothiangirlguiding@ gmail.com.

BROWNIE UNIT (Girls aged 7-10 years old) take place on Wednesday night. For more information please visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/getinvolved or alternatively you can email us on westlothiangirlguiding@ gmail.com. GUIDE UNIT (Girls aged 10-14 years old) take place on Monday night. For more information please visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/ get-involved or alternatively you can email us on westlothiangirlguiding@ gmail.com.

ST ANDREW’S COURT ACTIVITY GROUP Are you over 60? Looking to get out and meet new people? Come and join in our activity group in St Andrew’s Court, Uphall, weekly Wednesdays (10am-12midday). A mix of gentle physical activity,

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quizzes and games. We also love a good chat over a cup of tea! All welcome, cost is just £1 per session. Get in touch if you’d like more information, with Cyrenians OPAL (Older People, Active Lives) on 01506 815815 or email opal@cyrenians.scot www.cyrenians.scot.

UPHALL PLAYGROUP Uphall Community Education Centre, Strathbrock Place, Uphall, EH52 6BN. For children aged 24 months and over. Open Monday to Friday 9:15 - 11:30am during term time. Choose 1, 2, 3 or 4 sessions per week. Each session costs £5 and includes a healthy snack. See www.uphallplaygroup.co.uk or tel 01506 854451 for further information.

WEST LOTHIAN U3A (University of the 3rd Age) A group of retired people who like to keep their minds active by learning in an informal environment. We meet in Uphall Community Education Centre, Strathbrock Place, Uphall on the third Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m., when we have speakers on a variety of topics. U3A also has a number of interest Groups who also meet once a month, including Art Appreciation, Singing for Pleasure, History, Walking and Cinema. New members are always welcome – please contact the Membership Secretary Helen on 01506 655976. You will find a list of speakers and a full list of Groups on our website u3asites.org.uk/westlothian

WINCHBURGH HULLABALOO Music classes for babies and toddlers with their carers. At Hullabaloo the focus is on having lots of fun with colourful props, toys and musical instruments. Through favourite songs and rhymes, children will develop early musical skills including a sense of beat, rhythm and pitch. Wednesdays 11.00am (term time) Winchburgh Community Centre. E: info@mcmillanyoungmusicians.co.uk W: www.mcmillanyoungmusicians. co.uk/hullabaloo. WINCHBURGH MORNING ART GROUP We meet in the Winchburgh Community Centre every Thursday (9.30 - 11.30) and we have regular tutors. If interested, please contact the Secretary on 07980 321989 or 01506 859422.

BOUNCE BACK TO NETBALL (WINCHBURGH WARRIORS) Bounce Back to Netball is a Netball Scotland initiative to get women 18+ back into sport. Netball is great fun, fantastic exercise and a fab way to meet new people! Suitable for all levels of fitness/ ability, even complete beginners! Join our friendly group of ladies at either of our weekly sessions which are held at Winchburgh Primary School. Mondays 7.30-9pm (£4) and Fridays 7-8pm (£3) Sessions are drop in with no commitment to attend every week and your first night is free. Find us on Facebook or email us at winchburghwarriors@gmail.com for further info.

BROWNIE UNIT (girls aged 7-10 years old) take place on Tuesday night. For more information please visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved or alternatively you can email us on westlothiangirlguiding@gmail.com.

DECHMONT GUIDE UNIT (girls aged 10-14 years old) take place on Tuesday night. For more information please visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved or alternatively you can email us on westlothiangirlguiding@gmail.com.

DECHMONT 50+ ARTS GROUP This group of enthusiastic amateur painters meet every Wednesday from 13.30 - 16.00 in Dechmont Memorial Hall to practice their art and socialise. There are a few membership places available and new members would be more than welcome irrespective of their painting skills. For more details email dechmontartgroup@gmail.com or visit their website at dechmontartgroup.wix. com/home. GENTLE YOGA Dechmont Memorial Hall, Monday night 6.30-7.45pm at Dechmont Memorial Hall. Contact Claire Chant 07766 602629.

OTHER AREAS CHOOSE YOU – YOGA STUDIO AND WELLNESS HUB Wide range of classes at our permanent wellness studio in Carmondean. Yoga classes include Iyengar, Ashtanga, Seasonal, Bihar, Hatha/Vinyasa and Core Strength as well as yoga for kids, teens and men. We also offer Tai-Chi. For a full list and timetable, please see our Facebook page - www.facebook.com/chooseyouyoga, call Eva on 07810 824 195 or email info@chooseyouyoga.co.uk for more information.

ECCLESMACHAN SWRI Meets in Ecclesmachan Village Hall on the 1st Thursday of every month from August (except January and July). Meetings starts at 7.15 pm and last until about 9.30 pm. Anyone interested in coming along would be made very welcome as we are always pleased to meet interested parties as visitors or perhaps as potential new members. To come as a visitor costs £6 or to join as a full member costs £25 for the year. Tea and Raffle each month cost £4. TO INCLUDE YOUR CLUB OR CLASS, PLEASE EMAIL DETAILS TO EDITOR@KONECT.SCOT CHARITY AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT GROUPS ARE FREE. THERE IS A SMALL CHARGE FOR OTHER LISTINGS. SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION WWW.KONECT.SCOT

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You have Tommy Maybury to thank or blame for my articles; I could have been a Liverpool Echo headline. I hated the water, felt fundamental fear. Aged 9, determined to conquer the fear on a school session, untutored, teeth clenched, I descended the pool steps and foolishly commenced to walk from one end to the other, (unaware that the pool deepened). I clearly remember feeling chuffed - until the water rose over my mouth; I panicked and started to thrash and yes, my short life did flash before me. Enter Tommy, the school bully. He had spotted my impending doom (where were the teachers?) dived in and classically rescued me. It didn’t stop him knocking seven bells out of me on a subsequent occasion but I guess he’d earned the right. There’s little chance of similar disaster befalling the mites who experience the water before they can even walk and talk, either with parents or in a formal teaching environment. Olympic gold medallist, Rebecca Adlington, took her baby, Summer, for the first time at four weeks, before she’d even had her jabs! Humans learn effectively via play, so positive aqua experiences in formative 34 | BROXBURN

years create a strong foundation for progress. Whilst it’s not true that babies are born with the ability to swim, they do have reflexes that make it look that way. “Bradycardia response” causes babies to hold their breath and open their eyes underwater. A second reflex “laryngeal” - enables baby to seal off the throat and divert water to the stomach. These reflexes prevail until baby is about six months old but by around age one, they’ve gone. Further, a baby supported belly down in water will automatically move arms and legs as if swimming. Babies can’t keep heads above water so, as well as avoiding the risk of drowning, it must be ensured that the infant doesn’t swallow too much pool water (10% of body weight max). What a wonderful gift at dawn of life: to get used to the water, to feel comfortable in it, not to panic if water floods an orifice. According to the Swimming Teachers’ Association, carefully introduced submersions should help establish a platform for the growth of water confidence for life. But correct submersion is vital and must

be done “with the baby” not “to the baby”: a great opportunity for early bonding, especially with grandparents! Truly uplifting to participate. Former nanny, Maggie, describes the heady exhilaration of the experience: “You give full attention to the instructions. You feel nervous, apprehensive. But you just have to let go and the thrill when you see the sheer joy on baby’s face, well it’s one of my loveliest memories. They quickly reach the stage where they can’t get in the water fast enough and moan when you take them out.” A picture of a happy baby Freya underwater adorns Maggie’s wall, confirming her feelings. I beg you to consider it for your family’s baby - Tommy Mayburys are rare. Do use acknowledged specialists or at least take guidance from experts before you start. And, FYI, I can manage a breadth (on a good day). The sports column is contributed by David Levin. David is a Liverpudlian living in West Lothian who describes himself as a writer, sportsman, patriarch and dreamer. @KonectMagazines

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