Konect Livingston April 2015

APRIL 2015

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The Canal Feeder Dedridge Good Neighbour Network Livingston Dementia Cafes & Easter Holiday Activities

plus local businesses, community information and more!

The community magazine for Livingston

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aster is almost here already – here’s hoping for some good weather so we can get out and about during the holidays. This month we’ve been looking into the story behind the all-important feeder canal which runs through “our patch” here in Livingston and Mid Calder, and keeps the Union Canal topped up and running smoothly.

Awareness of dementia is gradually being raised in society in general and is very much at the forefront with the recent passing of Sir Terry Pratchett. There are nine dementia cafes in West Lothian including two in Livingston – see the article on pages 54-55 for more information.

With a host of other local community, event and services information, we hope you find the magazine informative and entertaining. If you’ve got something interesting and different going on that you’d like to share with the local community, do get in touch and we may be able to feature your story in an upcoming issue.

Helen-Jane, Editor hj@konectdirectory.co.uk

FEATUREs The Canal Feeder Livingston Cricket Club Spotlight on Weather tight Dementia Cafes

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REGULARS Style Thought for the Month Proper ty Matter s Music Review Recipe

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COMPETITIONS & PUZZLES Crossword Sudoku

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COMMUNITY Dedr idge Good Neighbour Networ k 26 What’s on 56 Useful Information 56 Clubs & Classes 58 INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

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Otter and pup at Five Sisters Zoo, West Calder. This mother otter survived the horrendous fire at Five Sisters last year - you can see the burn scar on her tail - but lost her pups as she was an inexperienced mum, so this year’s pups are very special. Photo courtesy of Five Sisters Zoo.

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FEATURE

by Vicky Whyte

As you’re enjoying a walk, cycle or boat trip along the Union Canal, you may not be aware that its serene surface level is maintained only by a feat of engineering which keeps it topped up to the tune of an average 2 million gallons of water per day...

The civil engineers who built the Union Canal (which opened in 1822 after five years of construction) knew that it would have to be continually replenished. So in 1818 began one of the most marvellous feats of engineering – the construction of the main feeder for the Union Canal on its original 32 mile stretch. A brilliant Scottish civil engineer from Dumfries, James Bruce Jardine - who was also a mathematician, geologist and the first person to determine mean sea level - was appointed to construct and enlarge the then very small Cobbinshaw Loch which lies between Carnwath and West Calder. The loch was the ideal spot, situated in a vast watershed approx 879ft above sea level. The loch would eventually cover a 310 acre site and become the reservoir for the Canal Feeder via the Bog Burn and Murieston Water.

The feeder has been largely underestimated and is taken for granted as the much smaller sister of the mighty Union Canal. To get an idea of how important it is I spoke to Ronnie Russack, former owner of the Bridge Inn at Ratho and recipient of an MBE in recognition of his role in the rebirth of the Union Canal as a leisure waterway. He told me that one morning when he came in to work at the Bridge Inn, his canal boats were high and dry; it was obvious that the level of the canal had seriously dropped overnight, and this was not liable to happen unless something really unusual had occurred. They discovered that the bank had fallen into the feeder, blocking it on the stretch above Almondell Country Park before it runs into the Lin’s

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Start of the feeder where it leaves the Almond at the Scaler weir, East Calde Mill Aqueduct and preventing it from flowing into the canal. When the bank was repaired and the feeder cleared, the canal was duly replenished and they were back in business again.

My grandfather used to tell me that when he was a young man he and other young lads from East Calder swam in the feeder, but by around 1950 it was quite badly silted up. In its heyday, the sluices were looked after and it was kept free of weeds and silt as it was essential to the functioning of the canal with its cargoes of coal into Edinburgh from Scotland’s coalfields. Now the canal has been opened up for leisure, the feeder is once again being maintained by Scottish Canals under the auspices of the Scottish Government.

The famous Scottish engineer Hugh Baird was appointed to oversee the construction of the feeder itself. A large weir was built at Mid Calder, and a smaller weir (known to locals as the Scaler) down river at East Calder where the feeder starts its runoff from the River Almond. The feeder flows along the bottom of the hill under a small stone bridge with a sluice gate then under the railway viaduct, which was built much later in 1885. (The railway viaduct is 23 metres high and has nine segmented arches.

It was under threat of being demolished a good few years ago but fortunately after much protest it was saved and is a wonderful walkway through the park with marvellous views of Almondell). From here the

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feeder has a short stretch until it reaches the Iron Bridge Aqueduct.

Iron Bridge Aquaduct This beautiful green cast iron bridge was based on the design of one of Shropshire’s most famous landmarks, the bridge that spans the Ironbridge Gorge. The aqueduct carries the feeder over the Almond at a height of 6 metres above the river in a cast iron trough 1.8m wide and 1m deep.

Before the solid walkway was constructed, the original walkway was constructed of large sections of cast iron mesh bolted together, and when walking across you could see the feeder running underneath. After leaving the aqueduct the feeder runs for a short distance until it reaches a spot near the Nasmyth Bridge on the East Calder side of the river where it disappears into the hillside in a series of tunnels until it reaches its destination – the Union Canal at Lin’s Mill Aqueduct. dinosaur There is a the in t in footpr eath the strata ben Aqueduct Lin’s Mill ly been on n ca at th e River th en h w seen ly low. al re is d Almon

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This quite magnificent aqueduct was also built

by Hugh Baird in collusion with another great Scottish civil engineer, Thomas Telford. It is said that Thomas Telford came to inspect it. Its five magnificent arches carry the canal over the river in a 128 metre long cast iron trough. It is the fifth largest aqueduct in Scotland, stands 23 metres above the River Almond and when the water in the canal gets too high the main sluice gate is opened and the water pours back into the river in a most beautiful cascade. In the heyday of the canal, parties would sail from Edinburgh to the aqueduct where the main sluice would be opened for their entertainment. Ronnie Russack told me that he also was also given permission in the past to open the large sluice for his customers when they reached the aqueduct on his restaurant canal boats.

The canal and its feeder were built by navvies mainly Highlanders who had to abandon their crofts during the clearances, and the Irish who were fleeing the hardship of their own country. It was hard, back breaking work. The length of the feeder from the weir at the Scaler to Lin’s Mill Aqueduct is three miles. The river dips by approximately 50 metres over this distance, so the design of the feeder maintains the water at sufficient height to allow it to feed into the canal.

Ronnie Russack is running School Educational Cruises on the Union Canal at Easter at the Helix Park near Falkirk. The cruise will take children from the Reception area past the Kelpies and back. The cruise is free of charge - any schools interested should get in touch with Ronnie on 07801 430781.

Also Kelpie tours on the Canal starting April 2015, £2.50 for children - £5.00 for adults, for details call Ronnie Russack on 07801 430781.

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Life is tough and despite our best intentions things go wrong.

No matter how hard we try to avoid emotional pain / challenge, we find we just can’t, it follows us everywhere. How do we react when things go wrong? Do we become self critical; what’s wrong with me, why can’t I cope, why me? Do we fight against it, creating tension in our body that we carry around? Do we become distracted by negative thoughts creating lowered mood? What we resist however, persists; pain x resistance = suffering.

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Tina lives in Livingston and teaches yoga and meditation. Visit her website at www.yogamed.co.uk

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Livingston Cricket Club

by Iain Martin

Cricket in Scotland? I didn’t know we played the game here!

Well we do and we are fortunate that within the town there is a thriving cricket club, unsurprisingly, called Livingston Cricket Club. Now based in Murieston Valley, having journeyed around the town from Deans High School to Bangour Hospital, the club is thriving.

On the field we operate senior teams in the East of Scotland leagues, as well as midweek and Sunday Cup matches and friendlies. We take our responsibility to the future seriously, and have an active and burgeoning junior section where children of all ages, genders and race can mix and play fun games. We operate a fun for all policy at the club and we ensure that, although we are based in south Livingston, we cover the whole town with sessions throughout winter at Deans Community High School.

In the summer a week long summer camp is run.

And it’s more than just cricket. The club is an integral part of the local community the clubhouse is used as a meeting area by other organisations including Livingston Round Table, the local Murieston Environment Group as well as the West Lothian

Triathlon club. A vibrant social scene exists with many events that are building up community and ‘townwide’ appreciation, including our Fireworks Night, Gala Day and in conjunction with LRT the Livingston Beer Festival.

Club Chairman Iain Murdoch states “We have tried hard over the last few years to ensure that we invest in the club, and that is not just in terms of playing facilities, but in time and money into areas that make a difference. We want to give the children of Livingston the chance to play sport in a safe, fun and friendly environment. We are continually surprised as to how the kids that come along take to the sessions and that makes it so much fun for our coaches as well.

The club also work hand in hand with the West Lothian Sports Development Team as well as the governing body at Cricket Scotland. We are fortunate to be looked on favourably by both organisations as they recognise the hard work we are putting in and ambition that we have as a club and that we want to progress to being the premier cricket club in West Lothian”.

The club is going places. Both on and off the field. They recognised that to be successful, the infrastructure of the club needs to be in place and that sometimes you need to do a lot more than throw money at the problem. But most importantly they recognise that people make a club and how you treat those people is critical. At LCC they put people first, and that’s why the club will grow on and off the field.

For further details go to the club’s website: www.livingstoncricketclub.co.uk

“We want to give the children of Livingston the chance to play sport in a safe, fun and friendly environment.”

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This year we wanted to do something a little different rather than hosting an event on its own as we have done in the past...

sufferers but we now have a list of cafes and meeting places where people with dementia and their carers can go and hope that we will have contributed in a small way to raising awareness of the help that is available. Hopefully, between the raffle tickets sold and the treatments carried out we will be able to make a substantial contribution to this worthy cause and know that it will be used locally.

On 23rd April from 4pm to 8pm we are hosting an Elemis event to mark the 25th anniversary of their fantastic skin products but we also wanted to help a local charity. We have chosen Alzheimer Scotland to incorporate a fundraising event.

We would therefore invite everyone along to our Elemis event and enjoy a light buffet, glass of bubbly, free hand massage, consultation on the best products for your skin and purchases at fantastic prices. Plus, of course, perhaps winning that great raffle prize and booking in a treatment for May so we can swell the donation to Alzheimer Scotland. If you haven’t got your raffle ticket yet, please pop in and see us.

A donation will be made from the sale of raffle tickets (£5 per ticket), available up to and including 23rd April 2015 when the 1st prize of an Elemis Gift Set (worth £327) will be drawn. Also, in the month of May, for every treatment carried out at The Toning & Beauty Clinic, £1 will be donated to Alzheimer Scotland.

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Dedridge Good Neighbour Network

The Dedridge Good Neighbour Network is a local voluntary organisation which provides a comprehensive care scheme through a visiting and support network.

It is for all members of our community especially people who are elderly, disabled, housebound, bereaved, isolated and lonely; and young families.

We are based at the Lanthorn Community Complex on Kienilworth rise and serves all of Dedridge, Murieston and the Livingston side of Mid Calder.

Aims of the Dedridge Good Neighbour Network We identify needs and promote social welfare through the provision of good neighbours or any appropriate facility for any reason to people who are in need of practical or emotional support, and to provide a co-ordinated approach to community care.

Services we provide: • Home, hospital and nursing home visiting.

• Transporting those who have difficulty using public transport.

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• Supporting the bereaved.

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• Provide opportunities for volunteers.

• Pass on to appropriate agency if unable to offer help.

We run a range of clubs and groups • Craft Group: Mon 10.00 am - 12.00 pm • Exercise Class/Tai Chi: Mon 12.00 pm - 1.00 pm

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Volunteers Required!! Local people who can become involved as volunteers in a wide range of activities! You can help with: • Driving (own vehicle required) • Home, hospital or nursing home visiting • Collecting shopping in an emergency • Escorting to shops and other places • Wheelchair pushing • Odd jobs when required • Assisting with running and supervision of groups • Assisting when on outings • Occasional fundraising or publicity events and activities.

• Tiger Tots “Fun & Fitness”: Mon 1.30 pm - 2.30 pm • Lunch Club: Tue 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm (Snr Ladies) • Social Group: Tue 1.30 pm – 3.00 pm • Baby & Toddler Group: Wed 9.30 am – 11.30 am • Gents Gentle Exercise: Wed 11.30 am – 12.00 pm • Ladies Gentle Exercise: Wed 12.00 pm – 12.30 pm • Lunch Club: Wed 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm • Social Group: Wed 1.30 pm – 3.00 pm • Lunch Club: Thu 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm (Snr Men) • Social Group: Thu 1.30 pm – 3.00 pm • Craft Group: Fri 10.00 am – 12.00 pm • Outings To places of interest for all.

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SPOTLIGHT ON...

WEATHERTIGHT

WINDOWS & DOORS Interview: Ian McLeod Interview:

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When Ian McLeod turns up to quote for your new windows, doors or home extension project, his name may ring a bell with you if you know anything about Scottish boxing.

And yes, sure enough, the Ian McLeod now running Weathertight is the former professional boxing legend who was British No 1 in the eighties. Ian grew up in Livingston, and only discovered his boxing talent by accident; he walked in on a boxing match in Craigshill one day, along with some friends, and ended up doing some sparring for fun; the champion boxer he was up against couldn’t believe Ian had had no previous training – he was a natural. He took the sport up with enthusiasm and by the age of 16 became the youngest ever Scottish boxer competing at an international level - a record that still stands.

So how do you get from being a professional boxer to running a home improvements business? It turns out that Ian served a carpentry apprenticeship as a young man - “although at that stage I wasn’t interested in it, I just wanted it over and done with as quickly as possible so I could get back to fighting” he says. It’s just as well someone made him go through with the apprenticeship though, as it meant he had another skill to fall back on when he left boxing.

“I started off in sales, selling sheet materials,” he says, (and I reckon Ian is as much a born talker as he is a born fighter) “and moved on to set up a security company with my brother which we ran for many years.” He sold out around seven years ago and has been back in the home improvements business since. After working for a couple of other companies, he set up Weathertight, along with George Graham, and a team of fitters. He located a suitable site at Standhill Industrial Estate and set about building the showroom himself. Weathertight opened their doors for business in August last year.

So what’s different about Weathertight? It’s a competitive market with a lot of businesses serving

Ian McLeod in the Weathertight showroom. the local area, how does Ian think he can make a difference? “It’s about having proper values. You don’t pay until you are happy with the work we have done, and so far we’ve not had a single unhappy customer. We have a premises here in Bathgate with a showroom that you can visit, so you know who we are and where to find us. You’ll be dealing with either George or myself, so you know where you stand. We come to your house, measure up and give you a quote, it is a simple as that. There is no hard sell where you can’t get us out of your kitchen until you have signed up, or any nonsense like that.”

Besides doors and windows, Weathertight sell UPVC roofline, A rated boilers, sliding wardrobe doors and larger projects such as sun lounges and garage conversions. They also supply made to measure blinds - the finishing touches for your project.

Ian has maintained his interest in boxing, participating in various charity fights, and taking part in the Commonwealth Games last year. He is planning to open a boxing gym in Livingston in the near future. It sounds intriguing but I couldn’t get the details out of him as the project is still under wraps, but his motivation is clear – to help local young people the way he was helped through boxing. “Boxing was my life from the day I walked into that ring in Craigshill until I retired at 30.” He wants to provide professional coaching using his network of contacts in the boxing profession, and pass on his skills. “Who knows, I may have been on the streets without that outlet. Maybe now I can help other young people.

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Twenty Points of Difference

by Craig Turpie

Choosing an estate agent to market your property can be a difficult task as many of them all appear to do more or less the same thing! So we want to make it easy for you to see what distinguishes Turpie and Co from the rest: We were recently 1 Award-winning! recognised by the property industry “Marketing Team of the Year” nationally.

Prime office location. When some other agents are reducing their visibility by going solely on-line, our prestigious offices provide a reassuring presence, giving confidence to buyer and seller alike.

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Online property file. In addition to personal feedback, you have full 24h access to your personal progress file online, which is fully updated in real time.

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Mobile optimized website. Many agents’ websites are designed for PC and don’t work well on a tablet or smartphone. Ours is designed to work cross-platform so your property is always easy to find and looking its best.

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Turpie Confidential. We have a special relationship with our hottest buyers, who receive privileged access to properties before the rest of the market.

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Our people are among the most 3 Experience. highly regarded and professional in the area, with a continual focus on integrity, honesty, commitment and results.

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For Sale Board. Our new style top quality boards identify strongly with our clients property and raising the tone above the norm.

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Interiors feature

Make the most of that new extension with some ideas from EKCO

Now might be the right time to start work on that extension you’ve always promised yourself. But what would you use it for?

truly one of life’s luxuries. Bifold doors which are fully opened to remove all barriers to your garden can create the illusion of space. Why not bring that space closer and have your garden illuminated with solar lights so your guests can enjoy the air and the view without ever leaving the dining table?

Do you have a definite idea or does the thought of having some extra space just appeal to you?

Here are some ideas from EKCO to give you some inspiration.

Home office – Why drive to the office when the office can come to you? Apart from the convenience of not having to drive miles every day to get to work there can be tax benefits to building a section of your home that’s solely dedicated to your work. Financial reasons aside, the idea of an office designed around your needs can be highly appealing. Plus you get to see more of the family.

Imagine opening your bifold doors on a warm summer’s day and watching your children making the most of the garden while you enjoy a coffee break or work away with your headphones on playing your favourite classical music?

Sun room – Who doesn’t dream of a lazy day in their own sun room? However, with the hustle and bustle of daily life relaxation time can be at a premium. Having a separate room which is kept clutter free and painted in light pastel shades, complete with a chaise longue or recliner and comfy sofa can be the perfect way to re-energise your batteries. This is where your bifold doors come into their own. Fully opened they’ll let in more sunlight and flood your room with warmth and air. Perfect for grabbing a few moments shut eye before round two.

Dining kitchen – For those who love to entertain building an extension onto your kitchen can give you the perfect dining room and the space to make a real night of it. The kitchen is the heart of the home.

A cliché perhaps but true. The idea of whiling away the summer evenings with close friends around a table with great food, wine and conversation is

Gym – Expensive gym fees and the inconvenience of having to get there and back when we are so time starved can make the idea of a home gym really appealing. If you design your extension with one just one solid wall then you can place full size mirrors on the interior and have your bifold doors in place along the other two sides. This means that when they’re open you will almost be doing your work out outdoors and the mirrors will reflect the light. Now if that doesn’t inspire you to get fit nothing will.

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MUSIC REVIEW

Pale Fire available from Bandcamp

by James Kerr, Regal Music Club

This month I’ve been listening to the newer than new selftitled album by Scottish band Pale Fire available from Bandcamp. Short version - it’s excellent.

Refreshingly avoiding any temptation to start tracks with hazy beats or studio wash, each song bursts into life from within the classic guitar band tradition but the arrangements are tight and varied, full of clever hooks that perfectly compliment the vocals. The Scottish accent is well to the fore in the vocal sound and lyrical concerns, without any sense of parochialism. The intelligence working within the eleven tracks is clearly illustrated in titles such as “Isaac” and “ John Arbuthnot’s Blues”.

Standout tracks on first listen are the melancholy

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and metallic “Isaac” and “Arms for Orphans”, an earworm with a conscience, but repeated plays reveal layers of subtlety quite some distance away from the lazy stadium chants which plague so many radio friendly releases.

Without taking anything away from the quality of the performances, it is very clear that a great deal of care has been taken in the production, which is first rate. Special mention too for the drum arrangements which often suggest marches or traditional patterns without heading in the direction of Celtic rock. In the past I have been guilty of a kind of obsessive anti-parochialism, whereby I would pay attention to a sound from far afield but dismiss the same group if they originated from up the road.

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Head and shoulders above the rest First Class Nursery 2 Kirk Lane, Livingston Village West Lothian, EH54 7AY Tel: 01506 411112 www.firstclassnurseryltd.co.uk ∏ ∏ ∏ ∏

Family run business Highly experience and qualified primary teachers Fully registered nursery school with Education Scotland Registered childcare provider

Bulk discounts available.

Workshops will be run according to demand and spaces will be limited.

For more information on pricing or to book, please call or visit our website.

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RECIPE & FOOD NOTES

Rhubarb

By Anne Pinkerton

At the end of February the Scottish Government announced the next stage of their “Towards a Healthier Nation” programme, called “Eat Local.”

People across Scotland are being encouraged to make the most of fresh and in-season, local food with the launch of the Scottish Government’s Food Provenance ‘Happier Mealtimes’ campaign.

Alongside this there will be champions encouraging the eating and sourcing of fresh, in-season food, which is nutritious, tastes delicious and also has environmental benefits. There will be drop-in sessions to inspire and inform people at supermarkets all over Scotland. Work is beginning in schools and hospitals to support them in using local seasonal produce in their menus.

www.greenerscotland.org has a “what tastes best this month?” chart which is helpful when you are lacking in ideas about what is seasonal to give your family for meals.

Their suggested fruit for April is rhubarb; new potatoes and spring greens are the vegetables, and the meats suggested include rabbit, venison and wood pigeon. This sounds a bit posh but really it is not. It does mean that we have to think in a slightly different way about our food.

Local supermarkets sell all these things. Rabbit comes diced ready to cook into any stew or stirfry you might do with chicken, and with no bones.

Venison sausages are low in fat and although they seem a bit more expensive they do not “bleed” as you cook them so you are getting the meat you pay for. With a tin of mixed beans, another of chopped tomatoes and a fried onion, a little garlic and a dash of recurrent jelly make them part of a sausage and mixed bean casserole. Serve it with new potatoes and finely shredded steamed spring greens.

Rhubarb is mostly associated with sweet dishes which we should be steering clear of if we are really trying to be a healthy nation! However it can be delicious eaten with richer proteins such as pork, duck and mackerel. All of which are traditionally served with fruit: orange with duck, apple with pork and gooseberries with mackerel.

Oven-baked pork chops with rhubarb 4 pork chops or 1 per person 1 onion finely chopped and sweated in butter or oil 250g rhubarb wiped, cut into 2inch lengths 1 inch root ginger peeled and chopped very fine Dash orange juice or juice ½ orange Seasoning Method - Either in a heavy metal casserole dish or in a frying pan sear the pork chops for a minute or two on both sides to brown the meat. Transfer into an ovenproof dish, arrange the chops around the edge and put all the other ingredients in the centre. Cover the dish with a lid or a double layer of foil. Bake for 30-40 minutes in a hot oven (180oC). The fruit will make a sauce and take up the fat from the pork. Check the flavour and perhaps add a teaspoonful of sugar to the fruit. Serve with mashed potatoes and a green veg. such as cabbage, broccoli or sprouts. You can do exactly the same but substitute Bramley apples in the winter.

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Rhubarb Gingerbread 125g butter 125g soft brown sugar 2 eggs lightly beaten 100g black treacle, warmed with 150g golden syrup 60g chopped crystalised ginger heaped teaspoon ground ginger 250g plain flour 1 level teaspoon bicarbonate of soda dissolved in 4 tablespoons milk 500g rhubarb cut into small pieces Method - Cream the butter and sugar; add the eggs and then the treacle and ginger. Fold the flour in with a metal spoon and make a batter with the milk.Spread half the mixture in the bottom of a 1 ½ litre oven proof dish or use a small roasting tin lined with non-stick paper. Put in a layer of the fruit and cover with the rest of the mixture. Bake at 160oC for 45 minutes. Lower the temperature to 150oC and check again after 15-20 minutes. It might need 10 minutes after this. Test with a skewer. The sides can over-cook because of the juice from the fruit.

Rhubarb gingerbread Pies, tarts, crumbles and cakes are a lovely use of forced rhubarb and this cake with a layer of fruit in the middle is suitable for pudding if served fresh from the oven with cream, yoghurt or custard. Eat the rest later with a cuppa.

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FEATURE

Providing a friendly, supportive atmosphere

by Suzanne Green

Thanks to books such as Sally Magnusson’s account of her mother’s dementia*, brave films like the recently released Still Alice, and awareness campaigning by the late Sir Terry Pratchett and others, dementia is gradually becoming better understood and accepted in our communities.

But until recently I was not familiar with the concept of “dementia cafés” or aware that there were nine such cafés operating in West Lothian.

A clinical psychologist, Dr. Bère Miesen, is credited with establishing the first dementia café in 1997 in the Netherlands. He saw the need for a safe place where people with dementia and their carers could get together, socialise and support one another.

The first dementia café in the UK, based on Dr. Miesen’s model, was set up in 2000 in Farnborough, Hampshire.

“The aim of the café is to provide a happy, relaxed atmosphere for people with dementia still living at home, and for their carers,” says Sally Stockbridge, Dementia Cafés Project Worker for Alzheimer Scotland. “Guests can enjoy a hot drink, home baking and a varied programme of activities. But there is no pressure to do anything. Some people may just want to sit quietly and enjoy their coffee.

A carer might want to have a quiet chat with me or someone in a similar position, and this is possible because the person they look after is in a safe place. So they are free to get the advice or support they need.”

Sally Stockbridge, Dementia Cafes Project Worker.

Through West Lothian Council, and in partnership with local churches and the volunteer organisation Linlithgow Link, dementia cafés have been established in all nine of the county’s wards. Cafés in Whitburn, Uphall, East Calder, Fauldhouse, Linlithgow, Armadale, Bathgate and Livingston (2) are open once a month for a couple of hours.

The day varies, from café to café and organisers make use of a variety of meeting places, including churches, community centres, a care home and even a hotel.

A sense of well-being “We have more than 50 volunteers,” Sally comments, “and they are an incredible group.

All received training through Alzheimer Scotland or Linlithgow Link, and they work hard to make each café an inviting place.” Optional activities the volunteers offer include: singing, bingo, musical bingo, card making, quizzes, viewing local history photos and reading. All activities include an element of reminiscence.

A themed memory box can be a great conversation starter for café guests. Sally showed me a memory box with a baking theme that included old recipes, and baking tools and tins not commonly seen today. Pulling an antique griddle out of the box, she explained, “You would be amazed at how many memories this triggers and at the conversations it leads to!”

The cafés seem to be very popular.

Guests have commented:

“It feels like a family.”

• “It’s helpful to talk to others who are going through the same thing.”

• “I enjoy the company.”

• “I am so pleased to see my husband enjoying himself.”

• “The café is important in my life.”

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Dementia is a gradual decline in the functioning of the brain. Amazingly, there are more than 100 forms, though Alzheimer’s disease accounts for about 70% of cases. Globally, it is a huge health issue. In Scotland about 90,000 people are currently living with dementia – most have Alzheimer’s disease – and this number is rapidly increasing.

There is no known cure; it is a progressive condition that gets worse over time. However, treatments are available that may help some people with the symptoms of some forms of dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease. And research is progressing every day.

The city of Edinburgh is working towards obtaining “dementia friendly” status. And, as awareness and understanding grows, we can help our communities become even more supportive of those with dementia and their carers. Vibrant, welcoming dementia cafés can make a big difference to people, creating a sense of well-being and improving their quality of life.

For more information about dementia cafés in West Lothian, email Alzheimer Scotland: WestLothianServices@alzscot.org or ring them on 01506 53310. You can also ring the Dementia Helpline, which offers 24-hour information and emotional support, on 0808 808 3000.

Cafe Connect Extra, Dedridge Baptist Church, Quentin Rise, Dedridge, EH54 6QR runs the first Wednesday of every month 2pm – 3.30pm.

Memory Cafe, Newyearfield Farm Community Centre, Hawk Brae, Livingston, EH54 6AB runs the first Thursday of every month 2pm – 3.30pm. *Where Memories Go: Why Dementia Changes Everything (Hodder & Stoughton 2015)

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and Useful Information LIVINGSTON

Saturday 9th May Williamston Primary School Spring Fair Bankton Lane, Murieston. 11am - 1.30pm Craft and Gift Stalls, Pre-loved toys and books, Food Court / Cafe, Bake Off, Competition, Tombola & Raffle, Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, Games.

Howden Park Centre has a busy programme of events including live music, dance, theatre, workshops and exhibitions. See their website at www.howdenparkcentre.co.uk for complete up to date listing or contact the box office: 01506 777666.

Friday 3rd to Sunday 19th April Big Easter Challenge in the Country Parks Pick up a map from any of the three Country Parks (Beecraigs, Polkemmet, Almondell & Calderwood) reception and follow the map and find the clues to answer the Big Easter Challenge. Free activity, anytime between 9am - 4.30pm

Friday 3rd April – Monday 6th April Breakfast with the Easter Bunny Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Dobbies in Livingston.

Children get breakfast options, fun and games, along with an egg from our Easter Bunny. Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th, Sunday 5th and Monday 6th of April at 9.30am. £7.95 per child, booking essential, call 01506 812000.

Bathgate Regal Community Theatre The Regal hosts an exciting programme of film, music, theatre, comedy and children’s events. See page opposite for upcoming events and website at www.bathgateregal. org for complete listing.

Friday 3rd April – Monday 20th April Easter fun at Almond Valley Heritage Centre The farm is alive with the cheeps and bleats of new arrivals, who will be introduced to you at handling and encounter sessions. Grab your clue sheet, sharpen your pencil, and tear around the farm collecting clues on the springtime trail. Keep a look out for hidden eggs that might win you a prize. In the craft area you can make bonnets, masks and other springtime decorations. Further special attractions over the four days of Easter (3rd-6th April), including our famous plastic duck race along the mill lade. See www. almondvalley.co.uk or call 01506 414957 for information.

Saturday 18th April Livingston Highland Society Ceilidh Strathbrock Community Centre Broxburn, 7.30 – 11.15pm.

Band & Guest(s): Dick Black’s Band. Tickets £5.

Saturday 25th April Polbeth and West Calder Community Gardens-Spring Open Day A fun event for all the family, woodland walks, craft activities, scavenger hunts, chicken tractor, teas coffees and home baking. More details and time closer to the date on Facebook. Polbeth and West Calder Community Gardens. Free entry. Garden for Life, Limefield Road, West Calder.

Saturday 25th April North Barn Quilters Exhibition An exhibition of quilts and other patchwork and quilting items made by members of the group. Sales, raffles, lucky dip, demonstrations, quilting related books & magazines.

Tea/coffee and home baked goods are included in the entry charge. There is limited car parking at the community centre and disabled access is available. Opens 10am, booking not necessary. Cost: Adult £3, Under 14s £1 includes refreshments. Venue: Carmondean Community Centre, Nether Dechmont, Livingston, EH54 8AX

Sunday 26th April Jack and Jill Market Up to 45 stall bursting with quality nearly-new baby & kids toys, buggies, clothes, cots & more for 0-9 yrs! Adults £1.50 to come & shop or BOOK A STALL today, clear out and cash in! West Lothian College, Livingston. 10.30am – 1pm. www. jackandjillmarket.co.uk

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To include your event here, please email editor@konectdirectory.co.uk or call 07854 492638.

LIVINGSTON library information Almondbank Library Shiel House, Shiel Walk, Craigshill, EH54 5EH T: 01506 283133. E: almondbank.lib@westlothian.gov.uk Opening times: Monday, Wednesday & Friday – 09.00 to 18.00. Tuesday & Thursday – 09.00 to 20.00. Saturday – 09.00 to 13.00. Graphic Novel group: 2nd April & 16th April. 6:00 – 7.30pm. All new members welcome. Book bug: 7th April & 21st April. 2.00 – 2.30pm. Stories, songs and rhymes for preschool children and parents.Adult Book Group: 30th April. 6.30 – 7.30pm. All new members welcome.

Carmondean Library (Carmondean Connected), Carmondean Centre, EH54 8PT T: 01506 777602. E: carmondean.lib@westlothian.gov.uk Opening times: Monday, Wednesday & Friday – 09.00 to 18.00. Tuesday & Thursday – 09.00 to 20.00. Saturday – 09.00 to 13.00.

Lanthorn Library Kenilworth Rise, Dedridge, EH54 6NY T: 01506 777700. E: lanthorn.lib@westlothian.gov.uk Opening times: Monday & Friday – 09.00 to 18.00.

Tuesday & Thursday – 09.00 to 20.00. Wednesday – 11.00 to 18.00. Saturday – 09.00 to 13.00. LANTHORN BOOK BASHERS: Junior Chatterbooks group. Are you aged between 8 – 11 years old? Come and join the Library Book Bashers. We meet once a month to discuss our favourite books. Thursday 16th April 6.15pm. New members welcome. ADULT BOOK GROUP: Thursday 30th April 6pm – reading this month PIC & MIX selection of different reads from crime to fantasy. Ask in the Library for details.

BOOK BUG SESSION: Tuesday 7th April 10.30am Suitable for all under 3’s and their grown- ups, Fun Rhymes, Songs & Stories.

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FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Apr - May 15

The Regal hosts an exciting programme of film, music, theatre, comedy & children’s events.

April wed 1st fri 3rd sat 4th thu 9th fri 10th sat 11th Mon 13th thu 16th fri 17th sat 18th thu 23rd fri 24th sat 25th thu 30th

pride - FilM (2014) New Jersey Boys pAulA swArBrick - Psychic MediuM roy orBisoN TriBuTe regAl rocks Freddie sTArr A NighT oF dirTy dANciNg edd dougAll - ‘conversations with the universe’ MeeT The McdougAlls The MAiN sTreeT Blues BANd ToNy sTockwell - Psychic MediuM weslo coMedy NighT ssw collisioN AcousTic sessioNs - with Les frites Petites

7.30pm £4

The sToNes - roLLing stones tribute regAl rocks The gruMpy MAgiciANs Movies & MusicAls - newLand concert brass chArlie & The chocolATe FAcTory

7.30pm £15

7.30pm £15 7.30pm £10 7.30pm £20 7.30pm £4 7.30pm £25 7.30pm £20/ £18.50 7.30pm £10 1pm £8 / £6.50 7.30pm £10 7.30pm £19.50 7.30pm £10 7.00pm £10 / £5 7.30pm free

MAy fri 1st sat 2nd fri 8th sat 9th sun 10th

7.30pm £4 7.30pm £10 7.00pm £6 3 & 6pm £10

see website at www.BAThgATeregAl.org for complete up to date listings and booking. Box oFFice is open 10-2pm weekdays and 1 hour before evening shows. ring 01506 630 085 and leave a message.

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clubs & classes

Sports, Hobbies, Learning, Support Groups & more...

Jog Scotland Jog Scotland groups around Livingston aim to get people outdoors and get fit whilst meeting new friends. There are groups suitable for beginners to advanced at different locations and times around Livingston. Check out jogscotland.org.uk.

MS Society afternoon meetings Group meeting in the afternoons once per month at Dobbies, for those who can’t make the evening meeting. Support group to help people with MS, emotional, financial difficulties and to signpost them to legal and other help. Call Alison Ritchie on 01506 201439 or email viadoc@hotmail.co.uk for more details and the date of this month’s meeting.

Lothian Running Club We welcome runners of any standard. We believe that running clubs are not just for the elite (although we will let fast people join too). Suitable for all ages and we have a junior section from age 6.

Training sessions in and around Livingston, meet at Inveralmond High, Craigswood Sports Centre and Dechmont Law car park. For more info see website www.lothianrunningclub.co.uk.

West Lothian Clarion Cycling club - Our aim is to help cyclists plan and reach their own goals through training with, and seeking advice and support from fellow club members. Weekly club runs leave from Linlithgow Leisure Centre and East Calder Sports Centre. See www. westlothianclarion.co.uk or email secretary@westlothianclarion. co.uk

Craigshill Good Neighbour Network Practical help, social and volunteering opportunities to socially isolated people of all ages in Craigshill and South Howden.

Lunch club, Tuesday social club, optional transport to and from clubs, outings and befriending. Almondbank Centre.

Tel 01506 435851.

Lodge Almondale Social Club Our Social Club convenor cordially invites all members, associate members and their guests to visit our social club. The Social Club is open every evening and Saturday afternoon (except Sunday and meeting nights) with Live Music, Dancing and Bingo every Saturday evening and Bingo every Wednesday evening. Non members welcome. Masonic Hall, Craigshill Rd East, Livingston EH54 5DT Tel: 01506 439418.

Trampoline Classes for children Craigwillow Centre, Craigshill 6 years + . Please call 01506 412314 for more info.

Craigshill Thistle u15’s Training Tues 7.30 pm - 9.00 pm at Craigsfarm in Craigshill 3g pitch. Friday at Craigswood sports centre playing fields 6.30pm 8.00pm weather permitting (if weather is bad Friday’s training is held at Craigsfarm 7.30 - 8.30 pm). For further details contact Mark on 07951 528398.

West Lothian 50 Plus Network

Parents Together West Lothian

New members always welcome for social, educational, recreational and cultural activities. Monthly meet-ups, visits and day trips. Over 25 different activity groups, including arts, crafts, walking, theatre etc. See www.westlothian50plusnetwork.co.uk or call 01506 635510. Office hours Mon - Fri 10am - 2pm.

Support group for families with child on the Autism Spectrum.

Meet up once a month for a chat and a coffee, regular guest speakers. First Thursday of each month (during school term). For more information contact parentstogetherwestlothian@live.com

The Livingston Players Amateur theatre company always pleased to welcome new members with or without experience. For more information please contact Carol, Membership Secretary, on 01506 881398 or see www.livingstonplayers.co.uk

Livingston FC League players and juniors, social and corporate events.

Almondvale Stadium telephone 01506 417000 or see www.livingstonfc.co.uk

Livingston Speakers Toastmasters Club A fun & friendly way to improve your Communication & Leadership skills. Our meetings are always entertaining and educational. We meet at West Lothian College, Livingston.

Alternate Thursdays 7:15pm to 9:30pm. Everyone is welcome to come along and find out more. For more info see www.livingstonspeakers.org.uk http://www.facebook.com/ LivingstonSpeakers

CRAIGSHILL New Town Roller Girls

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5 -18 year old, from beginners to Elite level. For more information contact Liz McNeill – 01506 434789 or 07710 472213.

New Town Entertainers Rehearse at Craigsfarm on Mon and Wed from 7pm for annual pantomime production. Open to anyone over 14 yrs. Membership is £10 adults and £5 under 18s. For more information please contact Jan Dignon on 01506 431803.

DEANS 13th West Lothian Scouts Deans Community Hall Beavers: 6 - 8 years. Tues 6.30 - 7.30pm Cubs: 8 - 10 years. Thurs 6.30 - 8.00pm Scouts: 10 -14 years. Thurs 7.00 – 9.00 We are also looking for new leaders or helpers to help out on the nights. All are welcome. Please contact Steven Graham steven_ graham1@gmx.co.uk or by phone 07786638442 or 1506 630360 after 6.30pm.

Yoga for people with health conditions Ability Centre, Carmondean Centre Road. Wednesdays 1.152.30pm. Call Joanna on 07436 102726 for more information.

Livingston Station Playgroup

Roller Derby team, meeting 9-10pm on Wednesdays at Craigswood Xcite. New members welcome, contact us via our Facebook page www.facebook.com/NewTownRollerGirls or email newtownrollergirls@hotmail.co.uk. Please contact us before coming to your first session so that we can sort equipment for you.

Livingston Station Community Centre. Spaces available for 2 – 5 yr olds. Mon-Thurs 9.30-11.50am, Fri 9.15-11.30am. £4 per day plus £1 per wk for healthy snack. Contact us on 07954 044260 to place your child’s name on our waiting list or see us on facebook for more info.

West Lothian Rhythmic Gymnastics Club

Deans Community High School Playgroup

Craigwillow Centre, Craigshill, EH54 5LU. Rhythmic is gymnastics with rope, hoop, ball, clubs and ribbon. We welcome all girls from

Care and education for children from 2 years 6 months. Dean Community High School, Eastwood Park, Livingston. Mon-Fri KONECT

9.10am – 11.10 am term time. £20/week, or flexible days at £4/ session (min of 3 per week). For more information please phone Claire or Lesley on 01506 282155 and ask for playgroup between 8.45am and 12.15pm, or pop in any time for a visit.

Yoga Carmondean Community Centre. Tuesdays 6:30-7:30. Please contact Tina on 07834 970 409 or email tina@yogamed.co.uk. See www.yogamed.co.uk

Livingston Fiddlers A group of amateur musicians who meet for regular practise sessions in Deans and play for local events. New members always welcome. Must be able to read music and not suitable for complete beginners. Fiddle/accordion or any other instrument considered.

Venue - St Andrews Church Hall, Deans, Livingston. Time: most Wednesdays 7.30-9.30pm. Contact secretary: eric@ livingstonfiddlers.co.uk. Tel 01506 654 189. www.livingstonfiddlers.co.uk

DEDRIDGE Space Academy Children’s Club Monthly club for primary aged children held on the last Friday of each month from 1.30-3.30pm at the Lanthorn Community Centre. Games, stories, songs, science, crafts, cooking and more – free of charge. Visit facebook.com/lepyouth or call 07861 455121 for more information.

JYHS Badminton Club At James Young High School on Saturdays. Open to school children in the Livingston area of any age or ability. Primary School age (P1P7) 9am - l0am. High School age (S1-S6) l0am - 11am Contact: Ann (01506 438717) or Joyce (01506 462430)

Dedridge Spiritualist Church

Pilates for people with health conditions

Crofthead Community Centre, Templer Rise. Wednesdays 7.30pm. We are one of the oldest running spiritualist church in Livingston. We have been serving the community since 1985. We have a different medium every week. No admission fee. Find us on Facebook and website:dedridgespiritualstchurch.co.uk

Livingston Station Community Centre. Fridays 10.30-11.30am. Call Joanna on 07436 102726 for more information.

Livingston Camera Club

Pottery Classes Deans community High - Eastwood Park, Livingston, EH54 8PS. ILA approved. Wed 7pm-9pm, Fri 10am-12pm. Adults classes – please contact Kim for late entry. Tutor Kim McCulloch. To join or for more information please contact DCHS 01506 282155 or Kim 07836 332165 or email deanscommunityeducation@wled.org.uk

Diabetes UK West Lothian Voluntary Group Regular group meetings are held on 1st Wednesday of each month (not January) at 7-9pm at Inveralmond Community High School, Willowbank, Ladywell Livingston. For more info contact may@ dukwl.info or by phone 01506 834 877 Mob: 07708 919 064. www. west-lothian.diabetesukgroup.org. We also have Facebook and Twitter pages.

Lothians MS Support Group Open to anyone living with Multiple Sclerosis, family & friends.

Informal fortnightly meetings for support, information and activities. Membership and meetings free. For more info and for dates of this month’s fortnightly meetings, contact Val on valsteward1msgroup@yahoo.co.uk or call 01506 201107. Fortnightly meetings are at the Ability Centre, Livingston, EH54 8PT on a Tueday 7pm–8.30pm.

Deans Art Club New Deans Community Building. Tuesdays 7 – 9pm. Beginners welcome. We are a friendly class, £2 per adult per week, paints provided. For more information please call Jim Tripney on 01506 418838.

Kiddies Corner Carmondean Community Centre. For Preschool Children.

Tues 9.00am – 12 noon. Child minders available Mon & Wed 9.00am – 12 noon. For more info tel 01506 439568.

West Lothian Breast Cancer Support Group Meets on the first Tuesday of each month, in the Ability Centre, Carmondean, Livingston, from 7pm-9pm. Further details and information, contact Nan McDonald tel: 01506 655739.

Livingston United Parish Church Meets on Sundays at Nether Dechmont Community Centre, Fells Rigg. 8.45 – Eucharist. 9.30 – All-age Worship. 10.00 – Children’s Group, Discussion Group and Coffee Bar. 11.00 – Traditional Service.

Transport can be provided – call 07806 628506 to arrange. Also meets on Thursdays at Lanthorn Community Centre, Dedridge, at 10.15am for Holy Communion. www.lupc.org.uk.

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Crofthead Centre, Templar Rise, Dedridge. We meet every Monday evening at 7:15pm - 9:30pm. All welcome. Annual subscription £25, weekly attendance £2.50 (concessions available). Annual programme of visiting speakers, members digital, print & AV evenings, internal & external competitions, tutorials and outings.

The central aim of the club is to encourage individual members to share ideas, knowledge and experience, and develop their photographic skills. www.livingstoncameraclub.org.uk.

Email – contact@livingstoncameraclub.org.uk Facebook – www.facebook.com/livingstoncameraclub twitter – www.twitter.com/LiviCamClub

Baby and Toddler 0-5 years - Wednes days 9:15-11:15 am.

Café Connect Friendly community café with homebaking and refreshments Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9:30-12. Dedridge Baptist Church, Quentin Rise. Contact 01506 415837

The Lanthorn Toddlers Group – Music Makers Meets on Mondays in the Lanthorn Community Complex, Kenilworth Rise, Dedridge. From 9:45 to 10:45 - £1 per session

The Lanthorn Toddlers Group – Parent & Toddlers Meets on Fridays in the Lanthorn Community Complex, Kenilworth Rise, Dedridge From 10:00am to 12 noon. Snack provided - £1 per session. Contact Susanne Brunton at lanthorntoddlers@gmail.com Or find us on Facebook Lanthorn Toddler Group.

Dementia Café For those suffering with dementia and their carers. 1st Wednesday of the month 2pm-3:30pm. Dedridge Baptist Church, Quentin Rise. Contact 01506 415837

Lunch Club 12:30pm every Thursday for any over 60s. Dedridge Baptist Church, Quentin Rise. Contact 01506 41583

Bump and Baby Group Dedridge Baptist Church. For precrawling babies and their carers - Mondays 9:30-11. Come and have a cuppa and a natter with other new and expecting parents while your little one enjoys themselves.

Penumbra Unit 20 Grampian Court, Beverige Square, Dedridge. Every fortnight from 14 March 2012. For anyone experiencing mental health problems : the group can help people who need information on illnesses, understanding from others in similar situations or even just a chat to get out of the house. For more information contact: cinderbelle@hotmail.co.uk or 07854 316139.

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clubs & classes Crofthead Hickory House Playgroup Crofthead Community Education Centre, Templar Rise, Dedridge, EH54 6DG. For children 2-3 years. Mon-Fri 9.15-11.15am term time. £4.50/day includes healthy snack. For more info call 01506 467650, email crofheadhickoryhouse@gmail.com or visit www.croftheadhickoryhouse.co.uk

Livingston & District Amateur Radio Society (LaDARS) Full amateur radio station at the club operating on the High Frequency and VHF bands. Crofthead Farm Community Education Centre, Crofthead Centre, Templar Rise, Dedridge, Tuesdays 7-9 pm. Training can be provided to achieve all levels of the amateur license by fully accredited assessors and trainers. Happy to assist with your radio and electronics projects or just to get you started with amateur radio as a hobby. Come along and speak to the world.

See our website uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/ms0liv/ or just come along on any Tuesday.

Brighter Days Support group for families living with ADHD and assosciated disorders. The group meets once a fortnight on a Thursday at Crofthead Centre, Templar Rise, Dedridge 7 – 9pm. For more info see www.brighter-days.com or email brighter_days@rocketmail. com. Kids club coming soon - every Saturday weekly for children.

Activities available will include arts, crafts and music.

Parent and Toddler Group Dedridge Baptist Church, Quentin Rise. Tues: 12.30 – 2.30pm & Wed: 9.15 – 11.15am. £1.00 0 – 5 years old. Tel 01506 203683 Craft, snack (lunch on Tuesdays), sports, outings & visitors

1st Livingston Girls Brigade Company The Lanthorn Community Complex, Kenilworth Rise, Dedridge.

Meet on Wednesday evenings. Explorers (P1-3) 6.15pm till 7.15pm.

Juniors (P4-7) 7.15pm till 8.30pm. Brigaders (S1+) 7.15pm till 8.45pm. For further information email 1stlivingstongb@gmail.com or phone Holly Morrison on 01506 420225.

5th Livingston Boys’ Brigade Thursdays in the Lanthorn Community Complex, Kenilworth Rise, Dedridge. Anchor Section P1-P3 meet 6:30 to 7:45pm. Junior Section P4-P6 from 6:30-8:00pm. Company Section P7 to 18 years from 7:30 to 9:45pm. For further information contact Stuart Dalgleish 01506 440303 or email admin@5livingston.co.uk.

Livingston South Community Church We are situated in the south of the town. Everyone welcome.

Alternating venues for Sunday worship: Sunday 30th June 2013 - Lanthorn, Kenilworth Rise, Dedridge. Sunday 7th July 2013 Murieston Community Hall, Murieston, and alternately thereafter.

All services commence at 10am. Check us out on Facebook or e-mail livingstonsouthcommunitychurch@gmail.com. Charity number is SC044088.

Lanthorn Readers Lanthorn Library, Dedridge. Informal and relaxed reading group.

Free. Group meets monthly and is an ideal way to have some fun and lively discussion over tea/coffee & biscuits. New members always welcome. Please contact 01506 777700 or lanthorn.lib@ westlothian.gov.uk

ELIBURN 14th West Lothian Scout Troop Peel Primary School. Girls and boys.

Beavers (6-8yrs) Mon 6.15-7.15pm, Scouts (10-14yrs) Mon 7.30-9pm, Cubs (8-10yrs). Thurs 6.30-8pm £20/£25 per session, 3 sessions per year. Contact Mary Tel 01506 416620.

Sunshine Break, SPPA (Scottish Pre-School Play Association) Group Eliburn Community Centre, Peel Primary School Toddlers, Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9.00 – 11.00am

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After school club for Primary 1-7, Mon – Thur 3.15 – 6.00pm, Fri 12.30 – 6.00pm, during school holidays 8.30am – 5.30pm.

Tel 01506 415492.

HOWDEN GOSH - Group Ostomy Self Help Led by volunteers, we are there to help, advise, encourage and discuss problems which may arise in the management of members’ Stoma, from time to time. Members can exchange views on how they manage their Stoma, and beginners can pick up tips on the best way other Ostomists have found to solve problems. Remember, you are not alone. We meet in St. Johns Hospital at 7.30pm on the last Wednesday of each month in OPD4.

All Ostomists and their partner/friend are invited. For more info contact Alistair on 01506-822695.

29th West Lothian Scout Group Community Wing, Toronto Primary Schoo. Cubs Mon 6.30-8.00pm, Beavers Wed 6.30-7.30pm, Scouts Wed 7.30-9.00pm Tel 01506 441852

14th Livingston Rainbows Community Wing of Toronto Primary School. Tuesdays 6.30 - 7.45 pm. Girls 5 years old and attending school. Tel: Rainbow Guide Leader on 07532 182197

Braid House Day Centre Labrador Avenue, Howden. Social activities for older members of the community. Bowling, art, music. Drop-in service for people who can make their own way to Braid House and can have lunch and join in a range of activities. Cost £5. For more info contact 01506 430615 or see www.braidhouse.co.uk

Livingston Art Association Howden Park Centre. Day and evening classes in painting and pottery for all levels. For more details call 01506 440449 email liviartassoc@msn.com or see www.livingston-art-assoc.org.uk.

14th Livingston Guides Community Wing, Toronto Primary School.Tues 7.30 – 9.00pm, All girls aged 10 years upwards, £17 per term. Tel 01506 418285.

Firefly Arts Firefly Arts provide fun and friendly theatre, film and drama workshops for children and young people (5 to 25 years) in venues across West Lothian. Call 08447 744496 or email admin@ firefly-arts.co.uk for more information on our current programme.

Firefly Arts Ltd, Howden Park Centre, Livingston, EH54 6AE www. firefly-arts.co.uk email admin@firefly-arts.co.uk

KNIGHTSRIDGE Messy Church Monthly time of craft, celebration and food for all the family held on the first Sunday of each month from 4-6pm at Mosswood Community Centre. Free of charge, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Visit facebook.com/lepyouth or call 07861 455121 for more information.

Baby/Toddler Stories and Singing Sessions Knightsridge Early Years Centre, Cameron Way. Mon, Tues, Thur: 09.15 – 11.15am or 12.45 – 2.45pm – “In Betweenies” Wed: 1.00 – 2.00pm – “Baby Peet” - stories and singing, baby/ toddler drop in 1.00 – 3.30pm. For more info tel 01506 444970

LADYWELL West Lothian Diabetes UK Group Inveralmond Community High School, Ladywell, EH54 6HW Meet monthly on the first Wednesday of every month at 7pm. See http://www.west-lothian.diabetesukgroup.org KONECT

Rosebery Centre for Dementia Care

Livingston South Community Church

Day care for people with all types of dementia. Stimulating activities, counselling and training and support groups for carers.

Volunteers always required. Tel: Nancy on 497046. Email: info@ roseberycentre.org.uk. Website: www.roseberycentre.org.uk

We are situated in the south of the town. Alternating venues for Sunday worship: Sunday 30th June 2013 - Lanthorn, Kenilworth Rise, Dedridge. Sunday 7th July 2013 - Murieston Community Hall, Murieston and alternately thereafter. All services commence at 10am. Everyone welcome, check us out on Facebook or e-mail livingstonsouthcommunitychurch@gmail.com. Charity number is SC044088.

Almond Valley Baptist Church A Church for you and your Family! Sunday School and Worship services starting at 11am. Meeting at the Newyearfield Farm Community Centre on Hawkbrae in Livingston. Contact phone number 07570 790862 or email at avbc@btinternet.com

Kids Club Forrestbank Community Centre. A varied programme of educational games, art & drawing, children 5-9yrs. Mon 6.00 7.45pm £1 per week – term time only. Tel 01506 430035

Ladywell Neighbourhood Network 28 Heatherbank, Ladywell. Community services in Ladywell, a range of social groups including craft, lunch club, fitness.

Befriending service and much more. For more information call 01506 437746 or see www.ladywellnn.org.uk

Ladywell Star Community Football Club Inveralmond Community High School. A range of teams and fixtures. See www.ladywellstarcfc.co.uk

SPPA (Scottish Pre-School Play Association) Group Newyearfield Farm. Toddlers Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri: 09.30 – 11.30am. Tel 01506 462458

LIVINGSTON VILLAGE Physiotherapist Led Pilates Classes Danz 4 u studio, Centrex House, Kirkton Campus. Fridays, 1011am. All bookings online: www.physioledpilates.com.

Email: lucy@physioledpilates.com. Tel: 07415426228

Livingston Village Playgroup Livingston Village Primary School, Kirkton Road North, Livingston Village. For children 2yrs 3 months to 5 years. 9.30 - 11.30am Mon - Fri, £4/session including snack. Child can attend between 2 & 5 sessions a week. For more information please contact the placement secretary 01506 417343.

Livingston Cricket Club Cricket fixtures as well as a busy social calendar. See http:// livingstoncricketclub.co.uk or tel 07799 025795

OTHER AREAS Livingston Highland Society Monthly ceilidhs on a Saturday between October and April. Each month we have a different band and guest artist. New venue Strathbrock Community Centre, Broxburn (previously at Lanthorn Complex). £5 each, new members welcome, contact John Sneddon 01501 770911 for dates and more details.

Fighters Hive Gym Unit 5, Block 2, Whiteside Industrial Estate, Bathgate Classes every evening including Fighter’s Fitness, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jui Jitsu, Ladies Fitness, Mixed Martial Arts, Children’s Muay Thai, Strength and Conditioning. Please call for class times, contact Ashe: fightershive@gmail.com, 07702 751740.

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Livingston Village Parent and Toddler Group Livingston Village Primary School, Community Room 2.

Mondays & Wednesdays 9-11am. For babies and children aged 0-5 years accompanied by an adult. £1 per family. Term-time only.

For more information email livitoddlers@yahoo.co.uk or visit www. facebook.com/livitoddlers

The Wooly Quilters Craft Group Room 24 Livingston Business Centre, Kirkton South Road, Livingston. This self help group is the ideal place for help and craft chat with a cuppa while you sew or knit! Variety of crafts from patchwork & quilting to knitting & spinning. We meet Wednesday evenings 7pm - 9pm. For more information email: woolyquilters@ gmail.com or find us on facebook

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Livingston Walking Group Looking for Fitness Friendship and Fun! Meeting on Wednesday afternoons 2-4pm ending the walk with tea and cake and a good blether! Contact Penny Clark to join penmex55@hotmail.co.uk

Bankton Mains Bowling Club Free Coaching Lessons for both Adult and Junior bowlers. Junior Coaching is on every Tuesday 5pm till 6pm and Sunday 11am till 12am for children aged 8 till 16 years old. Memberships available now for Full, Family, Social, and Junior members. Special deal for Family Membership. Hire of the function hall available. For more info go our website at www.banktonmains.co.uk or phone 01506 460233.

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Accessories Gifts Central

5

Electrician D B Electrics Electric Al Riddell Electrical Simply Electrical

22 12 30 42

Accountant/Bookkeeping AKT Bookkeeping

22

Aerials Aerial Man

34

Bathrooms 1st Choice Living Bathgate Bathroom Studio Ekco MH Developments

Estate Agent Turpie & Co

41

27 27 45 30

First Aid Training First Aid In Action

51

Beauty The Toning & Beauty Clinic

Fitness Classes Fighters Hive Gym Moves Fitness

5 20

25

Builder Almond Building Company David Bathgate Madison Garrad

30 14 4

Garage Doors Max’s Garage Doors Ltd The Garage Door Company

12 14

Building Surveyor David Hastings

12

Cafe/Tearoom Little Whispers Sanctuary

51

Car Bodywork Car Medic Chips Away Protek

36 34 37

Car Sales Colin Nixon Inch Volkswagen Peoples Ford

33 11 13

Car Service & Repair Colin Nixon Finishing Touch Inch Volkswagen M & S Auto Solutions Peoples Ford Pumpherston Autocentre

33 36 11 10 13 37

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Aquatec Cleaning Doctor Hydro-Kleen

35 43 47

Charity British Heart Foundation Home Start

47 6

Children’s Activities / Entertainment Getting Gooey Chocolate & Craft Workshop

5

Garden & Landscaping All Year Round Landscapes ARG Landscaping Beatson’s D Greaves Riccarton Garden Centre Gifts Gifts Central

49 4 48 49 49 5

49 35

Restaurant Hilcroft Hotel

19

Roofing McCulloch Roofing MH Developments

27 30)

Security Services i Fire - Fire & Security

43

Soft Furnishings Knight Shades Blinds Style Rite Blinds

4 31

Swimming Classes Swim IT Ltd

21

Tattoo Removal Tatta Ltd

20

Taxi & Private Hire Lothian Radio Cars 2 Murieston & Mid Calder Private Hire 36 Telecoms Services John McGraw

16

Golf Club Baberton Golf Club

16

Heating Services L & S Heating Mech A Tech

Theatre/Entertainment Regal Community Theatre Bathgate 57 The Livingston Players 17

22 5

Hotel Hilcroft Hotel

Tiling Service With A Tile Stewart Wilson Tiler

42 14

19

Homes for Sale CALA Homes

15

Vet Albyn Veterinary Centre Riverside Veterinary Practice

39 38

Joiner Geoff Vinter Joinery

12

Wheel Repair Finishing Touch

36

Kitchens Ekco Ian Merriman S & S Home Improvements

45 35 32

Leaflet Delivery The Leaflet Lady

Windows 1st Choice Living Heritage Windows Red Hot Windows Weathertight Windows & Doors

27 22 30 29

21

Locksmith West Lothian Locksmith

16

Mobility Glenmore Mobility & Furniture Med-Ecosse

7 63

Oven Cleaner Shiny Bright Ovens

42

Painter/Decorator Braekirk Decorators EDC Painters & Decorators Huncolors JD Decorators Nu Walls

31 42 7 12 31

Pet Services Animal Magic Fur & Feather Morven’s Dog Grooming

38 39 38

Children’s Nursery ABC Private Nursery First Class Nursery

51 51

Chiropody/Podiatry Livingston Chiropody & Podiatry

25

Cleaning Services C and W Cleaning Services Clean Bee Domestic Cleaning Ltd Donald Does It All Strata Cleaning Limited

42 51 42 48

Complementary Therapies Little Whispers Sanctuary

51

Computer Services Sprint Computers

Plastering Nu Walls

31

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Dentist Bankton Dental Practice No 9 Dental

64 18

Plumbing Services Almondvale Plumbing & Heating Services BJ Fleming EPH Livingston Plumbing Co

35 31 14 30

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Property Maintenance Cleaning and Maintenance MHPS Property Services

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