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With the clocks back an hour and the nights closing in, it’s the season of fireworks, fairy lights, torchlight processions, spicy hot drinks and plenty of local Christmas fairs to attend over the next couple of months.
Too many local children though will be feeling the cold too much. School Bank West Lothian are running a Winter Jacket Appeal to ensure all local children have a cosy jacket to allow them to learn and thrive. Please see the article on page 34 and help if you can.
Blackness Bay Distillery are running their competition for Konect readers again this month! For a chance to win a quirky distillery tasting tour for two, please see page 31!
It’s a good time to get some home improvements booked in of you’re wanting work done before Christmas. Please support local businesses and check the traders in these pages for quotes!
With an update from the fantastic East Calder-based charity Reusing IT, a feature on the Livingston Community Shed, and all our usual columns, I hope you find the magazine interesting and useful this month.
All enquiries, E: M: editor@konect.scot 07854 492638
Livingston Community Shed was created from an observation by a lady at The United Parish Church in Carmondean, two years ago, who became concerned that many elderly gentlemen were sitting around in the church café with no social contact or involvement in the community.
Issues of loneliness from bereavement were prevalent amongst the local elderly community and Shedders (as Community Shed members are known!) now often talk about the importance of the Shed in their daily lives.
A meeting was called via a newsletter organised by two charity workers, and from this a decision was made to register the group with the International Men’s Shed organisation. Early
meetings were held in a small storeroom above the church where a committee of trustees was voted in, and the current Chairman was elected.
Since those days 24 months ago the Shed has grown into a fully-fledged Scottish charity with a strong membership base of over 25 people.
In February this year, a ten-year community lease on a large area of
overgrown land, located at the South Barn of Carmondean Community Centre, was signed with West Lothian Council. The Shedders are now building a woodwork workshop and developing a large community garden with plans to construct greenhouses and raised beds for growing vegetables. The produce will be donated to a church café which provides a free weekly community meal to the residents of nearby Knightsridge.
The Shed has been given many tools and items of woodwork machinery donated by members of the public and associated Men’s Shed charities. As a result of this workshop the Community Shed has developed a range of community woodwork and garden services which are all provided free of charge. We only accept donations from those who can manage it.
A new development is a link-up with a special needs secondary school whose pupils come along to spend time working alongside the Shedders to develop their social inclusion skills and technical skills. This new project has developed further with a major education department project sending disaffected secondary pupils to work alongside elderly Shedders with a view to helping them overcome social inclusion issues by working alongside positive role models.
The Shed has now grown into a major community organisation supporting a range of services to young and old. It has active woodwork, gardening, photography and furniture refurbishment projects going on, as well as the proposed major renovation of the derelict farmhouse into a community workshop.
The Shed welcome new members no matter what their background is, and there are no membership fees.
For more information and to contact Livingston Community Shed, please visit: www.livingstoncommunityshed.scot
The Shed welcomes new members no matter what their background is, and there are no membership fees
This article was contributed by the Livingston Community Shed, a charity registered in Scotland number SCO52144.
Staying physically active in old age is essential for maintaining good health and improving overall well-being.
Regular exercise can help prevent a range of health problems, such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and some forms of cancer. It can also help to maintain mobility, strength, and balance, which are crucial for preventing falls and maintaining independence.
Older adults can benefit from a variety of physical activities, such as walking, swimming, cycling, yoga, and strength training. It’s important to find activities that you enjoy and that are suitable for your fitness level and health status.
If you’re just starting out, it’s important to start slowly and gradually increase the intensity and duration of your exercise. Everyone should
break up the amount of time being sedentary throughout the day, and physical activity can include anything that involves moving your body more often - such as dance, gardening, or even housework.
Remember, it’s never too late to start exercising, and even small amounts of activity can have a big impact on both your mental and physical health.
There are organisations that run groups across West Lothian to help adults over the age of 50 stay active. For more information check out Home Instead’s What’s On Where Guide, which has a list of over 200 local groups and activities that are available across the local area for ageing adults.
Visit www.homeinstead.co.uk/west-lothian/ whats-on-where to view the guide.
The Living Well column is contributed by Home Instead West Lothian. Contact them for advice and support on 01506 346046, email info.westlothian@homeinstead.co.uk or see www.homeinstead.co.uk/west-lothian
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ACROSS: 7. Factual books (13), 8. Announced (8), 9. Concerts (4), 10. Large church (7), 12. Main artery in the body (5), 14. Small dog (5), 16. Removal of data (7), 19. Unsuccessful (4), 20. Clapping (8), 22. Protest march (13).
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I just overheard a conversation between two women in a cafe who were discussing how they felt about their lives.
They flitted seamlessly from one subject to the next but the thread that ran through everything was how unpredictable life is, how expensive basic expenses have become and the sense they both had that when one domestic appliance breaks everything else seems to follow. The overwhelming sense was one of panic and a total lack of influence over their lives.
None of this is helped by the fact that the media is chock full of doom and gloom. No matter how many chats I have about the benefit of a digital detox where we just don’t listen to those headlines, some people find that too hard to do and are afraid of missing some vital information that they really need to have. I am certainly not dismissing the fact that an increasingly large number of people are finding day to day life harder and harder and feel that they can’t see even a glimmer of light in all this darkness.
But, difficult as it may be, developing a habit of seeing the good things in our lives, however small, is one of the most positive things we can ever do for ourselves. Gradually re-balancing our thinking and our focus is a powerful technique. Most of us have no influence at all on those global issues and the only thing we can do anything about is our own lives and maybe we can change those conversations with our friends to reflect that instead.
The Life Coaching column is contributed by Francine Orr, NLP coach, hypnotherapist & reiki practitioner. Francine is based within Linlithgow Chiropractic on Wednesday afternoons and is also available online. See www.orrganise.co.uk
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“We had a wine on holiday from the local bodega. It was 3 euros and tasted amazing. Where can I get it?”
It’s always hard to find the exact wine you had on holiday. When you do, it doesn’t taste the same. Instead, create new memories. Here is my shopping list for a Spanish themed evening with friends. I might even create a playlist on Spotify that sets the mood!
Penedès Cava, I like Codorniu a classic sparkling Cava with a digestive biscuit and apple character. It’s a great aperitif.
Rias Baixas Albariño, a white wine with bright acidity and tropical fruit notes. It goes perfectly with seafood dishes, like Gambaz.
Ribera del Duero Crianza, a red wine which is full bodied, rich and elegant, The Tempranillo grape has a quintessential Spanish flavour with notes of black cherry, leather and oak. Rioja region, Rioja Reserva, red wine with mellow spices, vanilla, oak and dusty cherry. A favourite wine of mine which I’d decant an hour before serving.
Jerrez Amontillado Sherry, medium dry in sweetness, hazelnuts, almonds, dried fruit
and orange peel. A classic wine of Spain that should be served slightly chilled.
TO EAT - I’d pick up a selection of hot and cold tapas. I’d serve gambas al ajillo (prawns sauteed in garlic, chilli and olive oil) and try and create my own patatas bravas and albondigas which are Spanish meatballs in a rich tomato sauce. I would of course have chorizo, jamón serrano, Manchego cheese and olives.
Many of the wines I listed as well as the deli cheeses and meats are readily available in local supermarkets. For a wider selection from a specific region, try Brindisa Spanish Foods, Lupe Pinto’s Deli in Edinburgh or Iberica Food online.
The monthly wine tasting column is contributed by Joanne Frette. Joanne lives in Juniper Green with her husband and three children. For wine recommendations, reviews and details of future tasting events, please go to swirlsipsocialise.com
“We have sent more computers to Ukraine in the past two years than the whole of the EU put together.”
“We” in this case isn’t Britain, or even Scotland, but a small charity based right here in East Calder.
Powered by a small but mighty team of local volunteers, Reusing IT sources computers (laptops, tablets, PCs) due for disposal by large businesses and the public sector. They refurbish and then redistribute them, both at home and abroad, to tackle the social inequalities caused by lack of access to a computer.
The current focus of the charity is on equipping classrooms in air raid shelters in Ukraine. Reusing IT’s founder Ross Cockburn has been on several trips to Ukraine to deliver devices, and recently met their Minister for the Digitalisation of Education. He explains, “Children can spend 4 - 6 hours a day in air raid shelters, or they have to stay home, unable to attend school because of the dangers of the war. What we are doing is keeping these children at home, educated, and alive.” The devices are essential for continuing their education as best as possible, despite the war.
Around a third of Ukraine’s population has left, and those who remain are fighting with everything they have to keep Russia out of Europe. Ross describes delivering a shipment of devices to Kyiv this year, and the noise, tension and above all the determination to resist as Russian
Ross (right) in Ukraine discussing Windows conversion process to TES Ukraine NGO distributing laptops
attack drones are intercepted around the city. “It takes us around 30 hours to drive the van full of devices from Scotland to Ukraine. It brings home to you just how close this war really is.”
A number of local volunteers came forward after a call-out in a Konect article in 2022, and as a direct result of their efforts, a lifechanging number of devices have made their way to Ukraine. The focus is on education but they have also helped social services and other government departments continue to deliver their programmes.
The need for devices at home for education was bought into sharp focus right here locally during the pandemic. It transpired at that time that too many families were trying to manage school and working from home either with one shared computer, or no computer at all. An accessibility rift opened up and Reusing IT worked tirelessly to try and ensure every child had a laptop at home. It is still an issue today, and besides their incredible effort in Ukraine, Reusing IT continues to supply devices locally to individuals, schools and charitable organisations working on eliminating digital exclusion.
Snickerdoodles
These gloriously-named classic American cookies are crisp at the edges, chewy in the middle and have a delicious cinnamon sugar coating.
Try them warm from the oven with a milkshake or hot chocolate – perfect for bonfire treats, and, as if you need another excuse, America is celebrating Thanksgiving this month!
Makes:
16, Ready in 35 minutes, plus cooling
Ingredients:
• 115g unsalted butter, softened
• 100g dark muscovado sugar
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 175g self-raising flour
• 1½ tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F / Gas Mark 4. Line 2 large baking sheets with baking paper.
2. Place the butter and muscovado sugar in a large bowl and beat with a wooden spoon until creamed. Beat in the maple syrup. Sift over the flour and beat in with the wooden spoon to form a rough dough.
3. Mix together the granulated sugar and cinnamon on a flat plate. Divide and shape the dough into about16 walnutsized balls (keep them roughly shaped – not smooth) and roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar. Place, well spaced, on the prepared baking sheets. Flatten each ball of mixture slightly with your fingertips.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 13-14 minutes, or until deep golden brown. Remove the baking sheets from the oven and sprinkle any remaining cinnamon sugar over the cookies. Leave on the baking sheets for 10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool.
Blackness Bay Distillery is offering Konect readers the chance to win a Tasting Tour for Two!
The tour comprises the full 90-minute guided tour of Blackness Bay Distillery, taking in the history of Blackness and craft distilling of whisky and rum in Scotland through the ages to the present day, whilst sampling five or more of the products produced by hand on the premises.
The timeless method of the traditional Scottish twin copper pot still making of
whisky directly from malted barley is explained in detail with anecdotes of its perils and pleasures. The tour finishes with a toast to Mary Queen of Scots and her long connection to Blackness on Sea.
Winners every week through November! We are drawing a winning entry every week in November so there are four chances to win! For the chance to win, simply answer the following question:
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A) Rum B) Whisky C) Both Whisky & Rum
Closing date for entries Sat 30th November 2024
Head to www.konect.scot/win or scan the QR code to enter your answer. Winners will receive a tour voucher from Blackness Bay Distillery which must be used within four weeks of receipt. Full T&Cs are on our website.
SATURDAY 2ND NOVEMBER
Friends of Almondell Country Park
Volunteering session - The Friends of Almondell's monthly practical project meeting. Volunteer group helping to conserve and maintain the 220 acre Almondell & Calderwood Country Park including the Oakbank extension. We meet on the first Saturday of the month from 10am until 12pm and always welcome new volunteers. Please get in touch by contacting the Ranger Service on 01506 882254, or email almondell&calderwood@westlothian. gov.uk to find out more about getting involved. Facebook: 'Friends of Almondell & Calderwood Country Park'
TUESDAY 5TH NOVEMBER
Fireworks at Calderwood - Calderwood Estate, East Calder. From 6.00pm with fireworks at 7.30pm
TUESDAY 5TH NOVEMBER
Fireworks Display - George V Park, Lanark Road, Currie. Presented by Currie, Balerno & District Round Table, raising funds for local charities and good causes. Further details and ticket sales at: www.cbdrt.com and www.facebook.com/cbdrt/
SUNDAY 17TH NOVEMBER
Autumn Concert - Linlithgow String Orchestra presents works by Vivaldi, Purcell and a Sequence for Remembrance. St Michael’s Parish Church, Linlithgow. 7:00pm. Tickets £10/£8 on the door or in advance via: linlithgowstringorchestra.uk
22ND NOVEMBER TO 31ST DECEMBER
Panto: Peter Pan - Reconnect Theatres present “Peter Pan” at Howden Park Centre, Livingston. Tickets from £18 via: www.howdenparkcentre.co.uk
FRIDAY 29TH NOVEMBER
East Calder Primary School
Christmas Fayre - Local Stalls, Tea & Coffee, Raffle, Teddy Tombola, Home Baking & much more. 12:45 -14:45
THURSDAY 28TH NOVEMBER
Potter Around Christmas Shopping & painting night - Come and join us to get in the Christmas spirit and start your Christmas shopping by shopping locally. There will be artwork for sale with at least 50% of the proceeds going to charity. Locally handmade pottery and other crafts for sale, and there will be mulled wine and nibbles. 5-8pm, Potter Around, Overton Farm, Kirknewton, EH27 8DD. www.potteraround.co.uk
SATURDAY 30TH NOVEMBER
Linlithgow Antique Vintage and Collectors Fair - Over 30 dealers, in Queen Margaret Hall, Blackness Road, Linlithgow, EH49 7JA. Early entry 9am £2,Public entry 10.00am til 3.00pm £1. Ample free parking, on-site catering disabled access. In aid of Linlithgow Heritage Trust. Contact Bob on 07946 045149.
Rita is a lawyer who is stuck in a dead-end job in Mexico. She is given a task that could change her life. She is enlisted by Emilia, a cartel leader who wants to fake their death and live her authentic life as the woman she’s always wanted to be.
France’s Oscar nomination for Best International Feature is one of the most unique films of the year, a crime redemption story featuring fantastic lead performances. Karla Sofía Gascón as Emilia is truly incredible. Giving a career-defining performance and one that deserves all the love come award season. In addition, Zoe Saldaña is wonderful and as someone so used to hearing her speak only in English, hearing her speak in Spanish was a shock. What I feel will be up for contention is the narrative. Some could view the thematic link, between the transition storyline and Emilia helping others find closure regarding cartel violence, to be problematic. However, I found the message to be that people can be forgiven, and anyone can do good and make positive change. It’s not perfect, though. I did find the ending to be kind of anti-climactic, and while it might be a hot take, I found Selena Gomez to be underwhelming.
Emilia Perez is a one-of-a-kind film. There is one aspect of the film that I haven’t even discussed, as I feel if you go in blind the opening scene will blow you away. This film should be on everyone’s watchlist.
In select cinemas from Oct 25th and available to stream on Netflix from Nov 13th .
The Film Review is contributed by Robert Ewing. Robert is passionate about film as an art form, and shining a light on films that may not be on people’s radar. Robert is from Kirknewton.
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This winter, you can make a difference in the lives of children across West Lothian by helping provide the warmth they need to thrive in school.
A cosy jacket allows kids to focus on their education, free from the distraction of cold, damp clothing. For them, it’s more than just warmth—it’s the chance to learn and succeed. You have the power to make that difference in their lives.
Over the past eight years, The School Bank West Lothian has supported over 8,000 families facing financial hardship, providing vital uniforms, jackets, and footwear. This winter, we expect more than 300 requests for jackets for children aged 5 to 17. Here’s how you can help:
1. Become a sponsor: Buy a brand-new jacket for a specific child. Scan the QR code to register and we’ll contact you when a referral comes in. After buying the jacket, drop it off, and we’ll handle the rest.
2. Buy a jacket: Buy and donate a warm jacket (ages 5-17), which we’ll distribute to a child in need.
3. Make a monetary donation: Short on time? Donate online, and we’ll buy a jacket for you. Each one costs around £25 but every single contribution, no matter the size, is appreciated. See our website for full details.
4. Donate winter essentials: Pack a bag with new socks, tights, hoodies, gloves, and hats, and drop it off at any of our red collection bins located in supermarkets and community spaces across West Lothian. Visit our website for a full list of drop-off points.
5. Donate gently used items: If your child has outgrown their jackets or wellies, we can give them a second life! These can also be dropped into our red bins.
For further details, reach out to us via email at admin@schoolbankwestlothian.org or visit the pinned post on our Facebook page
“TheSchoolBankWestLothian” or our website at schoolbank-westlothian.org
This article was contributed by School Bank West Lothian. Charity registered in Scotland number SC046483. Visit: www.schoolbank-westlothian.org
SPORTS, HOBBIES, LEARNING, SUPPORT GROUPS & MORE...
MID CALDER COMMUNITY
HUB - Every Thursday 12 till 2.00pm. Institute Hall (Community Centre) Mid Calder. We have free teas and coffee along with cake and biscuits together with a warm welcome and friendly chat. Open to all. We look forward to seeing you soon. Any questions just pop in to see us.
MID CALDER WOMEN’S
GROUP - Mid Calder Women’s Group would like to welcome new members. We are a group aged 60+ who meet each Monday at the Institute Hall, Mid Calder, from 12.45pm until 3pm. Cost per week is £3/member. We organise various activities including, games, quizzes, bingo, well being exercises and regular talks from external speakers and entertainers. We also arrange coach trips to places of interest. Interested? Please contact Jackie on 01506 883205.
EAST CALDER PENSIONERS
CLUB - Held in The Dave King Partnership Centre, Main Street, East Calder on the last Thursday of every month from 1.00pm to 3.00pm (September-April). New members welcome. Contact Carole on 07821 699332 for further details.
MID CALDER BABY & TODDLER GROUP - Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9am11.30 am in The Institute Hall Mid Calder. We have a huge toy selection, offer arts and crafts and supply a small snack. Adults can have a hot drink and a chat whilst the children play happily. Session costs are £1 for under 1s and £2 for over 1s. Follow us on Facebook or email: midcalderbabygroup@gmail.com for further details
EAST CALDER PLAYGROUP - Mon-Fri 9.00-11.00am for 2-3
year olds @ The Dave King Partnership Centre. Lots of fun activities while learning through play. Stories, songs, craft, small world, sand, water, outdoor fun & lots more. For more information call /text 07748053340 or pop in and see us.
SINGERGIE CHOIR - Singergie is a totally free, singing for fun choir with 2 locations in West Lothian. MONDAYS: 7.009.00pm, The Village, Oakbank Road, East Calder. FRIDAYS: 10.00am – 12noon, East Calder Bowling Club. No auditions, no fees, no stress. Good songs, easy harmonies, friendship and fun. And you get a cuppa thrown in too. Won’t cost you a penny. No need to book, just turn up and you’ll be made very welcome.
WEST LOTHIAN LITTER
PICKERS - We’re a group of over 3000 West Lothian residents, so if you want to help clean up your community, like we do, come join the group on Facebook “West Lothian Litter Pickers(Act Local Think Global)”. We organise group litter picks or put you in touch with a buddy in your area to get you started. We can even provide you with equipment at no cost to you.
EAST CALDER
NEEDLECRAFT CLUB - We are back….We meet every Thursday evening from 6.30pm - 9pm at the Dave King Partnership Centre, East Calder. All crafts are catered for whether you are a beginner or experienced in your favourite craft, we want to welcome you to our group. Why not give us a try? Call 01506 882699 for more information.
EAST CALDER OVER 50s
CLUB - Held in The Dave King Community Centre, Main Street, East Calder every Wednesday
from 1.30-3.30pm (SeptemberMay) Please contact Gillian on 07415309886 for further details.
POTTER AROUND AT POTTER AROUND - Potter Around is a local pottery and ceramic painting studio based in Kirknewton. We offer taster sessions on the potter’s wheel for ages 5+. We also do clay imprints – a great memento to keep forever and we have a huge range of pre-made ceramics which are great for handprints, but also for people of all ages to paint. Our shop sells gorgeous handmade gifts including pottery and jewellery. Check our website for details: www.potteraround.co.uk
EAST CALDER SCOUT
GROUP - Providing fun and exciting scouting programmes for children in the local area, from age 6 upwards. We meet on a Monday or Tuesday, depending on the child’s age. Adults interested in becoming leaders will be made very welcome. We also hire the scout hall for one off occasions or for other groups to use, to benefit the local community. Find out more at our website: www.eastcalderscouts.uk
SLIMMING WORLD - East Calder Bowling Club, 255 Main Street, East Calder. Tuesdays 3.30, 5.30 & 7.30pm, Wednesdays 9.30 & 11.30am and at Geddes House, Livingston, EH54 6GU on Thursdays 9.30. New and returning members always welcome. Contact Sue: 07803 520781
CHORAL HIGHLIGHTS
LADIES' CHOIR - Would you like to join in with some fun at our friendly community choir? We meet in Mid Calder at 7.30 pm on a Wednesday. Our music consists of a wide range of materials from musicals,
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traditional, pop favourites and lots more. We’d love to welcome singers from across West Lothian. To find out more or to join us please contact John Rankine at john.rankine@ lineone.net
CHOOSE YOU YOGA STUDIO & WELLNESS HUB
- Dedicated yoga studio in Carmondean, Livingston. Build strength, flexibility and resilience, and support mental health, joint pain/illness/injury recovery. Iyengar yoga 6.00-7.15 & 7.308.45pm Monday.
yoga Flow 7.00-8.00pm
Seasonal yoga 5.30-6.30 and Yoga Basics 6.45-7.45pm
Wednesday. Iyengar yoga 6.007.15 & 7.30-8.45pm Thursday. Iyengar yoga 9.45-11.00am
ACROSS: 1. Rafters, 5. Extra, 8. Textile, 9. Verbs, 10. Ridge, 11. Despair, 12. Twenty, 14. Abroad, 17. Nervous, 19. Rises, 22. Ideal, 23. Failure, 24. Noted, 25. Lighter.
Friday. Carmondean, Livingston. T: 07810 824 195
E: info@chooseyouyoga.co.uk
DOWN: 1. Rotor, 2. Fixed, 3. Evident, 4. Steady, 5. Elves, 6. Tornado, 7. Assured, 12. Tension, 13. Earnest, 15. Burning, 16. Useful, 18. Oiled, 20. Squat, 21. Spear.
W: chooseyouyoga.co.uk or on Facebook
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ACROSS: 1. Rafters, 5. Extra, 8. Textile, 9. Verbs, 10. Ridge, 11. Despair, 12. Twenty, 14. Abroad, 17. Nervous, 19. Rises, 22. Ideal, 23. Failure, 24. Noted, 25. Lighter.
DOWN: 1. Rotor, 2. Fixed, 3. Evident, 4. Steady, 5. Elves, 6. Tornado, 7. Assured, 12. Tension, 13. Earnest, 15. Burning, 16. Useful, 18. Oiled, 20. Squat, 21. Spear.
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CARERS OF WEST LOTHIAN
- Support and social activities for Carers, Young Carers and Disabled Adults. All our carers groups are offered blended –both in person and face to face, as are our social groups: weekly Coffee Morning; monthly Mental Health Support Group, Evening Support Group & Bereaved Carer Support Group as well as groups for Young Carers and Young Adult Carers. Regular Social Groups for Adults with disabilities. Power of Attorney Clinic (face to face) & Benefits Advice (phone or face to face). For information:
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WEST LOTHIAN 50 PLUS NETWORK - Social activities for the over fifties. Run largely by volunteers we offer a wide range of interest groups to help you stay fit and healthy in both mind and body, whilst socialising with others. Something for everyone, but, more importantly, the chance to meet up and join in with old friends or make new friends along the way. Annual joining fee £24. Follow our Facebook page, visit www. westlothian50plusnetwork.co.uk or call 01506 635510.
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GENERATION ARTS - Creative activities for people aged 50 and over, either living at home or in care with complex needs. Online and offline activities in West Lothian such as a dance dvd, art demos, reminiscence, recipes, music and song playlists, dance and song classes.
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