Konect Calders June14 by Konect Magazines

konect JUNE 2014

FEATURES

Queen's Baton Relay Summer beauty tips S& OFFER ERS H C U VO cal from lo ses s e busin

CHARITY

The Food Train plus local businesses, community information and more!

East and Mid Calder, Kirknewton & Pumpherston

It's gala season and this month's magazine is definitely starting to have a summery feel. The Queen's Baton Relay for the Commonwealth Games passes through West Lothian on 15th June, and there is a host of events on the day so that everyone has a chance to join in the celebrations – see the article on page 8.

Message from the Editor

We've pulled together hair and beauty tips, contributed by local people running hair and beauty salons, to help you get prepared for the summer – see the beauty feature on pages 12 – 20 and look out for all the special offers and ideas from the businesses in the feature. Thanks for reading konect and supporting local businesses.

Helen-Jane, Editor hj@konectdirectory.co.uk 07854 492638

Advertising enquiries Jenny Thomson 07824 469266 jenny@konectdirectory.co.uk Charlene Gaffney 07772 941899 charlene@konectdirectory.co.uk

Advert booking deadline: 15th of the month prior to print Artwork/copy deadline: 18th of the month prior to print www.facebook.com/KonectDirectory www.konectdirectory.co.uk

Contents Features Summer beauty feature

12-20

Spotlight on Fair Deal Autos

Regulars Technology 40 Recipe 46 Charity of the Month

Competitions and Puzzles

The Konect Directory is delivered to homes in Kirknewton, East Calder, Mid Calder and Pumpherston. Copies are also left at the libraries, sports centre, convenience stores and various other locations within the area.

Crossword 52 Sudoku 52 Kid's Puzzles

Community

Front cover image: Kirknewton Gala 2013. Photography by West Lothian Council

What's on

Useful Information

Clubs & Classes

Index of Advertisers 62

Everyone in the East Calder & Wilkieston areas should have had their free Gala Programme delivered. If you have not received one please phone Eddy Goodfellow on 01506 495082 and he will deliver one to you.

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Max's Garage Doors Ltd Garage Doors Electric Motors UPVC Side Doors

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Tel. 07821 984 978

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LVS Garage Services Livingston has been providing servicing and MOT services since our founding in 1986. It is our mission to achieve total customer satisfaction in everything we do.

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(Includes FREE Air Freshener and Screenwash top-up) (Includes FREE Car Wash & Air Freshener) Limited one voucher per customer,per visit. Cash value 0.001p. Subject to availability.Not valid with any other offer. Photocopies not accepted. VALID UNTIL 31st July 2014

Limited one voucher per customer,per visit. Cash value 0.001p. Subject to availability.Not valid with any other offer. Photocopies not accepted. VALID UNTIL 31st July 2014

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Jewellery Workshop 144 Main Street, East Calder, EH53 0HD Now selling costume jewellery

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Feature

Queen's Baton Relay Queen's Baton Relay coming to West Lothian Sunday 15th June The Glasgow 2014 Queen’s Baton Relay will take in breathtaking scenery, iconic landmarks, remote outposts and city arenas on its tour before arriving in Glasgow this summer.

The relay will finish its West Lothian leg in Livingston and the two main events are a parade to precede the Baton's arrival and a celebration event held in Howden Park.

It will be West Lothian’s turn to host the Glasgow 2014 Queen’s Baton Relay on Sunday 15th June.

To precede the Baton's arrival there will be a parade along the Boulevard. Groups represented will include local schools, sports clubs and gymnastic display teams.

Some 100 hand-picked baton- bearers in West Lothian will lead the baton relay through towns and a programme of events is planned in each town to mark the relay. Events will take place along the baton relay route which will include Whitburn, Bathgate, Broxburn, Linlithgow and Armadale. The route will finish in Livingston and events are planned in each of the towns. West Lothian Council Leader John McGinty said: “We are delighted that the baton will be coming through West Lothian on its historic journey. “We have a fantastic programme of events planned for the day, running all day, giving West Lothian residents of all ages the opportunity to show their support for Glasgow 2014. We know already from the response to events running in our schools that there is a real appetite to embrace the games and get involved.” Depute Provost Dave King added: “West Lothian has 100 baton bearers, including a pupil from every secondary school, who will play an important part in the celebrations taking place throughout the day. I was fortunate enough to be on the selection committee for West Lothian and was hugely impressed with the standard of nominations. “We are encouraging families to join in the celebrations by lining the streets and enjoying the festivities across our towns and villages."

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The parade will continue along the Boulevard, past the skate park, in front of the civic centre and into Howden Park. In the build-up to the parade, there will be street performances and events including gymnastic displays in the Centre, a performance of 'The Pokey Hat' from Grinagog Theatre Company and the chance to climb a mobile climbing wall or take part in an Army assault course. In Howden Park, a variety of community art and sport groups will display stalls alongside providing tasters and demonstrations which will include judo, football, gymnastics, cricket and tae-kwon-do. Other activities will include young people's crosscountry event; mini Commonwealth Games and demonstrations from West Lothian Xcite. A stage will be erected and managed by a commentator in Howden Park where various activities will take place throughout the day, including athlete interviews; performances from local choir groups and a professional band to round off the event. For more information visit: www.westlothian.gov.uk/queensbatonrelay

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BEAUTY SPECIAL

Summer is nearly upon us at last. Following on from the fitness feature in the last issue, this month we've been consulting with local hair and beauty salons to bring you their top tips for hair and beauty this season. From styles and colours to sun-protection and water-proofing, read through their tips and check through the adverts for special offers to make sure you're ready for the season!

How to maintain your hair colour over the summer by Utopia Hair and Beauty

We all know that the sun is public enemy no. 1 for those glossy, subtly weaved highlights. So along with the sun cream and sun glasses, don't forget the sun-cream for your hair. Whether preserving your natural hair hue or maintaining a new colour treatment, you want your colour to last as long as the summer. With great hair comes great responsibility. It is really important over the summer months to put extra care into hydrating and nourishing . If you are dipping in and out of the pool remember and apply conditioning protectants and , if you are serious about protecting your colour then yes, a swim cap! Use a colour protection shampoo to help shield

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your hair from the sun. Protect with a leave-in conditioning spray for nourishment and help against fade and heat damage. This season turbans and headbands are a few favourite summer trends and perfect for coloured hair. Try a DIY avocado hair mask in order to hydrate colour treated hair. Blend crushed avocado, honey, buttermilk, olive oil and lemon. apply to hair for 30 min. Conditioning the hair is the no. 1 priority for colour treated hair. Dry shampoo is the way to go for coloured hair as over-washing can lead to dryness and cause fade, so stick to dry shampoo to avoid stripping it of its colour.

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BEAUTY SPECIAL

Natural Skincare How you view your skin and how you look after it are vitally important in how you look to others and how you feel within. I believe your skin is your greatest asset. As your largest organ, it deserves that extra TLC on the outside. Of course, it is important to consider your diet and the exercise you take as these also impact on your skin’s health. One thing we should consider is using products with completely natural ingredients. Founded by Susan Ma with Lord Alan Sugar as her business partner, the Tropic Skincare range of products are derived from 100% pure plant extracts, are honestly priced and are naturally effective on all skin types. All products are hand-made in Great Britain with the freshest ingredients. They are one of the few skincare companies who

by Linda Bibby

formulate, develop and manufacture all their skincare products in house. By being passionate about what they do they constantly research, develop and embrace the latest skincare innovations. Tropic is the first skincare company to list all of their responsibly sourced natural ingredients in plain English on their products. Their moisturiser for example contains raspberry oil which is a natural SPF. Susan was taught to only put onto her skin what she would put in her belly! Tropic skincare is proudly certified by the Vegan Society and every one of the Tropic products carries the ‘Leaping Bunny’ symbol and is certified by the BUAV. Vogue Magazine said of Tropic Skincare “Organic, ethical & healthy”

Summer feet by Livingston Chiropody and Podiatry

We are all working longer and harder these days, which makes our holidays all the more important. Whether it’s a relaxing beach holiday or a busy city break you will no doubt want to enjoy your time away pain free and in comfort. We'd like to share the following tips to get the most out of your getaway. Firstly, most people on holiday do more walking than they would normally. Appropriate footwear should therefore be worn. New shoes are fine for wearing to dinner in the evenings and flip-flops are fine for short trips to the pool or beach, however nothing puts a dampener on a holiday quite like blisters caused by new shoes or a painful heel or arches caused by flip-flops. Secondly, if you are going somewhere sunny, remember to apply sun-cream to the tops of your feet (unless of course you’re a socks and sandals

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person...) The skin on the top of your feet is sensitive, especially as it rarely sees the sun in Scotland! Having burnt feet is no fun. Lastly, if you currently have any problems with your feet – be it an ingrown or painful toe nail, hard, rough or thick skin, corns, veruccas, a fungal infection of nail or skin or any other foot, ankle or leg problem – these are unlikely to improve while on holiday and in fact may get worse. We would recommend seeking help before you jet off. As your local foot care provider, we at Livingston Chiropody & Podiatry are here to help you get the most out of your well-earned break. We are open Monday to Saturday with late evening appointments available. Call 01506 466006 for an appointment.

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Foot Clinic

Elizabeth Storrie, Foot Care Professional 124 Main St, East Calder, EH53 0HD

Professional treatment for: • corns • ingrown nails • hard skin • hard-to-cut nails Call 01506 883379 for an appointment Available Mondays & Tuesdays : early, daytime and evening appointments

Summer feet! For an appointment call

01506 466 006 Livingston Chiropody & Podiatry 4 Bankton Square Murieston Livingston EH54 9EY

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BEAUTY SPECIAL

Spotlight on

Aqua Beauty

A new venue for Pumpherson with beauty, fitness and children's activities Aqua Beauty opened recently in the large building at 93 Uphall Station Road in Pumpherston, and judging by the many ideas and plans that proprietor Karen Ramsey has in mind for it, it will be a valuable asset to Pumpherston and and wider community. The premises is very spacious and Karen is full of plans for a range of services. Besides beauty services (Karen is a beautician with 15 years experience under her belt) the first new service to be offered is selfdefence classes for women. Karen explains, “My clientele is primarily female, and I wanted to offer a complementary service. I'm alarmed by the number of attacks on women reported in the area, and as a mother of a teenage daughter I started looking into self defence classes.”

“When I moved to Pumpherston with my children, I struggled to find activities for them to do in the village. I previously worked at the Almond Valley Heritage farm running children's activities programmes, so have experience in that area and am keen to bring opportunities for children to the village.”

Aqua has been short-listed for the Scottish Hair and Beauty Awards this year.

The classes are up and running, and are run by Scott White of Tactical Edge, who teaches techniques to help prevent women getting into a dangerous situation in the first place, and a range of Mixed Martial Arts defence skills. The course has been running in Bannantynes Gym in Livingston for a while, and Aqua in Pumpherston is their second venue. Besides the self defence classes, fitness classes are run at Aqua, including the popular Step, Attack and Combat classes, as well as Metafit. The Metafit classes are delivered by Gordon Wright of WrightFit. Making the most use of the spacious premises, a children's pottery and jewellery-making

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workshop was launched in May, and Karen is currently devising a children's summer holiday activity club.

Children's fencing classes are in the pipeline too (run by Gordon Wright) so quite a range of different activities will be available. All this of course is besides the beauty treatments available at Aqua, which include hot stone massage, semi permanent eye lash extensions, acrylic nails, facials, waxing, manicures and pedicures. Aqua has been short-listed for the Scottish Hair and Beauty Awards this year.

Their large premises allows for several beauty treatment rooms, a large area for the classes, and further rooms that are currently being commissioned for the children's activities. This is potentially a great venue for Pumpherston. Call in at Aqua to see for yourself and get the latest news on services and activities being added! Aqua Beauty 93 Uphall Station Road, Pumpherston, EH53 0NU. Tel 01506 238484 www.facebook.com/aquabeautystudiopumpherston

BEAUTY SPECIAL Massage • Indian Head Massage • Hopi Ear Candling Hot Stones • Body Wraps Facials • Waxing • Tinting Lashes • Manicures Pedicures • Acrylic and Gel nails Shellac • Minx • Spray Tan ... and much more 93 Uphall Station Road Pumpherston EH53 0NU

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BEAUTY SPECIAL

Toning Treatments by The Toning & Beauty Clinic

A whole different field of beauty treatments deals with ways of tackling cellulite and muscle tone insalon. The local experts are the Toning and Beauty Clinic, who explain the treatments : Cellulite can be treated by Acoustic Wave Therapy. This treatment uses pressure waves to break up fat in the connective tissue releasing the dimpled effect we know as cellulite. This produces a smoother surface, thickens the dermis and decreases fat protrusion. The vibration from the pressure waves also has the added advantage of toning the muscles. A Toning treatment consists of pads placed on the main parts of the body you wish to tone – stomach, thighs etc. A current passes through the pads picking up and contracting the muscle, which in turn works the fat off the muscle.

A 45 minute session is equivalent to approximately a three hour workout at the gym. Finally Inchloss wraps such as Shrinking Violet – an oil based wrap, and nsl – a shea butter based wrap, are a fantastic kick-start to any inchloss programme. Full measurements are taken before and after. All the treatments above are combined with healthy eating, drinking lots of water and also exercise. At The Toning & Beauty Clinic we offer advice and encouragement every step of the way to have you looking and feeling your very best. A free trial and consultation are given on Toning and Acoustic Wave Therapy. Give us a call on 01506 855105 to book now to get in shape for summer.

The Toning & Beauty Clinic SHRINK DOWN TONE UP A fantastic 3 in 1 body sculpting package

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PROM/GALA DAY PACKAGES Available from May to July - call us for details £10 TANS – 25TH JUNE Vani-T for that golden sunkissed look – no orange tones Wax Package £32 Shellac & Minx £35 20a Houston Mains Holdings Uphall EH52 6PA We are on the A89 – past Dobbies, Williamsons Garden Centre & American Golf – just before the lights at the crossroads

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BEAUTY SPECIAL

Jane & Friends Hairdressers

109 Main Street, East Calder

01506 880704

01506 885572

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Shellac Calgel Acrylics HD Brows Eyelash Extensions LVL Lashes East Calder’s new nails & beauty boutique 162 Main St, East Calder, EH53 0HE

Summer Prep for Nails by Victoria of Hey Gorgeous

Nails are the core of beautiful hands. Well groomed, glossy nails grab the attention of others - it does convey a lot about you. • Using a base coat is essential if you want a professional looking finish to your manicure. It noticeably extends the life of your polish and gives the colour something to stick to. A base coat also acts as a protective coat for your nails, preventing discolouration from strong or dark coloured polish. • 'Capping' your polish around the free edge of your nails can act as a cushion for your nails and prevent the ends from cracking and splitting. • Acrylic and gel nail enhancements are incredibly popular treatments at the moment on the run up to summer. In the sun however, these treatments are vulnerable to staining and peeling. Prevent this from happening by wiping your nails

after sun lotions are applied and using almond oil daily to rehydrate your lovely nails! • The condition of your nails can reflect your health including folic acid in your diet is a little easier in the summer months. Whole grains, berries and citrus fruits are packed with folic acid, increasing the strength and flexibility of your nails. • A pedicure is an excellent summer prep for our tootsies! Always trim toe nails straight across, preventing toe nails from curling and growing into the skin surrounding your nail plate. Rehydrate your toe nails and feet with an almond oil - even olive oil! - and encapsulate this with a rich moisturising cream. The moisturiser locks in the oil, allowing your toe nail and skin to be nourished and rehydrated - just in time for summer, flip flops and wine!

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BEAUTY SPECIAL

Visit our friendly new clinic for all your foot care needs. We offer a wide range of treatments including:

Routine Footcare Problem & Ingrown Nails Corns, Callous & Verrucae Nail Surgery Biomechanical Assessments Insoles & Orthotics Footwear Advice To book an appointment please call Jackie on:

01506 884321 info@barefootchiropody.co.uk

www.barefootchiropody.co.uk 17 MAIN StReet, MId CAldeR, eH53 0AW

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Celebrate national smile month with Balerno Dental Care! 19th May to 19th June is National Smile Month and we aim to promote oral health. Good oral health is vital for a healthy smile as well as a healthy body.

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EAST CALDER BOWLING CLUB 255 Main Street · East Calder · EH53 0EL Tel: 01506 497008

Check our facebook page for upcoming Club events

Gala Cabaret - Saturday 14th June Featuring the fabulous David DonnellyKay AKA Robbie Williams/Michael Buble 7.30pm – tickets on sale. £6 Member. £7 non-Member. Contact Club for details Bingo Sunday & Wednesday - 8pm till 9:30pm Junior Coaching (10 to 16 year olds) every Friday 2pm - 4pm.

Memberships available - contact secretary heatherwhyte@rocketmail.com

Function Suite for hire for members and non-members* (*with sponsorship from a member)

BABERTON GOLF CLUB SPECIAL 2014 LIMITED OFFERS ON MEMBERSHIPS See the fantastic new clubhouse and course improvements!

Full Memberships—CONTACT US FOR SPECIAL LIMITED OFFER WITH ENTRY FEE REDUCED 6 Day Play Sun—Fri, Midweek Play Mon—Fri, Young Adult (Age 18—30) Membership. NO ENTRY FEE Use our interest free direct debit scheme to spread the cost at no charge!

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Stress and Hypnotherapy by Bernie Rowen Consulting Most of us know that stress can be debilitating. Symptoms can include headaches, shaking, forgetfulness, sleeplessness, anger, frustration and a general feeling of discomfort. Hypnotherapy seeks to inform the conscious mind through accessing the sub conscious mind while the client is in a very relaxed state. The hypnotherapist gives the subconscious mind trigger words to assist in relaxing the client and encourage them to maintain relaxation by training the mind. A clinical hypnotherapist does not: make anyone do anything they do not want to. Stage and entertainment hypnotherapy is completely different - it is there to entertain. Clinical hypnotherapy is used to assist in healing various problems, from anxiety and stress to stopping smoking, weight loss and dealing with fears and phobias. We assist young people in a positive attitude towards

exam anxiety as well. We treat people who suffer from a fear of flying and even arachnophobia, and agoraphobia. A session is 50mins long and the therapist should be registered with a controlling body, such as the National Council of Psychotherapists. To learn more give Bernie a call to make an appointment on 07736 067227. Bernie Rowen is a registered psychotherapist with many a modality under her belt. She brings a fresh idea to counseling and talking therapy by the inclusion of astrology data to develop the most individual treatment possible, so why not invest in yourself?

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Fair Deal Autos The Fair Deal Autos brand is already well-known and respected in Bathgate, where their first garage opened 10 years ago. A few years later they added a garage on Gorgie Road in Edinburgh and, going from strength to strength, they have recently opened their third garage in Polbeth Industrial Estate, near West Calder. I met owner Arthur at the new Polbeth premises to find out what makes Fair Deal Autos different. “A lot of hard work and focus on customer service has got us to where we are today,” says Arthur. “We're an RAC approved garage, meaning we had to meet strict criteria required by Motor Codes to get the accreditation. We are audited by them on an annual basis.”

Motor Codes is the automotive consumer body which makes sure that customers are treated honestly and fairly by garages. It's a typical minefield for garage customers – how do you know that the quote you've been given for your vehicle repair is honest, fair and carried out competently when you don't know much about cars yourself?

“We want to look after customers from our local area, regardless of what car they drive, and we have the flexibility in-house to do that" Using an RAC approved garage is a good start! Fair Deal Autos carry out RAC and other companies' warranty repairs, and are proud to serve a huge range of customers who feel comfortable with the friendly and open approach they of the garage. The Motor Code also covers details such as the standard of the reception area. “We have wifi, kids' toys and coffee machines in our reception areas,” says Arthur. “Our Polbeth premises has a coffee shop just a few doors down so customers tend to go there for their coffee instead..” They are also part of the Auto Crew network, run by Bosch, which means they are Bosch approved too and have access to the latest technical data, diagnostic equipment and original equipment spare parts. Fair Deal Autos cater for all types of vehicles, be that top end luxury vehicles or your beloved banger. “We want to look after customers from our local area, regardless of what car they drive, and we have the flexibility in-house to do that. Each of our three garage premises has a “master mechanic” who has at least 25 years experience, and the combined experience of all staff at each garage adds up to over 100 years.” Between them, there is nothing they haven't seen in the trade. Despite opening only two months ago, Fair Deals Autos in Polbeth has already attracted new clients

from Polbeth and West Calder, as well as customers from other areas who already know and trust them coming to the new premises. Good customer service is a recurring theme in my conversation with Arthur, it is clearly something he is passionate about. I query him about his £25 MOT deal, as many people are suspicious of what is perceived as a cheap MOT, suspecting that their vehicle will be deliberately failed. “We've been offering £25 MOTs for about 9 years,” says Arthur. “Initially yes, it was hard to convince people that this is a genuine price and that we will not deliberately fail vehicles. But we have proved ourselves over the years. We rely on the increased business that this rate brings to make up any shortfall in income.” From starting out with one small garage, they have steadily expanded based on solid business practices, good service, repeat customers and word of mouth referrals. And it's not only customers who agree, as Arthur points out - “our Edinburgh branch is in a prime spot on Gorgie Road. The landlord would not normally

have given such a prime spot to a small business like ours. But having checked out our excellent record and business ethos, they decided to take us on as tenants.” Fair Deal Autos aims to provide dealer-level diagnostics and service at a much more reasonable rate than you would get at a dealer. With friendly staff, courtesy car and pick-up drop off services (subject to availability), Fair Deals Autos work hard to make sure your service and repair is a hassle-free experience.

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The gadgets that promise an end to airborne irritants The arrival of better weather also means the arrival of airborne pollen and other irritants. That can mean misery for people with hay fever and other allergies. Could gadgets help? One solution promises to relieve symptoms by sticking lights up your nose - and while it may sound odd, many hay fever sufferers swear by it. The £39 Medinose may look ridiculous in use - the red light does a great job of making the user’s nose glow very red - but fans say it does a great job of reducing symptoms.

they’re useless against viruses, and you can often achieve similar results by addressing the root cause. For example, if you have a pet dander allergy an air cleaner can help, but swapping from carpet to laminated flooring and banning the dog from the sofa might be a better long-term solution.

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As with many alternative health products, however, there are plenty of disappointed customers on sites such as Amazon who say that it didn’t do anything at all. For many allergy sufferers, staying indoors and cleaning the air can be beneficial. Air purifiers fall into three main categories: standard purifiers, which pass air through special filters to remove small particles; air ionisers, which create negatively charged ions that attach themselves to dust and other airborne particles; and ozone generators, which produce a gas called ozone. Some models combine multiple categories, so for example you’ll often see air purifiers that also ionise the air.

Portable dehumidifier

Air purifiers aren’t particularly expensive - expect to pay around £20 to £40 for models suitable for small rooms, rising to £100-plus for heavy duty models. But make sure you’re looking for the acronym HEPA which stands for High Efficiency Particulate Absorption. Filters that meet the HEPA standard are excellent at filtering airborne irritants and organisms, but watch out for sneaky marketing: filters cannot partly meet the HEPA standard, so claims such as “99% HEPA” are meaningless. Filtering isn’t the only thing you can do in your home. Dehumidifiers remove damp and reduce condensation, which can help reduce or prevent mould and mildew and humidifiers make the air more moist.

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While it’s possible to make your own humidifier with a bowl of water and a towel, dehumidifiers are more complex: chemical ones use a special gel that draws water from the air and are best suited to very small rooms or vehicles, while electric dehumidifiers use a refrigerant to cool the air and turn it into water.

The third category, ozone generators, is the most controversial: while manufacturers rightly claim that Vicks ioniser ozone can kill bacteria, they neglect to mention that the massive concentrations required to do so would probably kill The most powerful models can be connected to a people and animals too. permanent hose that pipes the excess water out of your house - useful if you need to dry a lot of clothes Unfortunately this is a sector where wild marketing indoors and don’t fancy emptying the water bucket claims abound. Generally speaking air filters and all the time. Expect to pay around £10 for a chemical cleaners can help with really big airborne particles dehumidifier and from £30 to more than £100 for an - dust, smoke, pollen, pet dander and so on - but electric one.

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Recipe and Food Notes

Tomatoes

By Anne Pinkerton June is an easy time to eat in more healthily. When it's warm you don't feel so hungry, exercising outdoors is more enticing and the start of the harvest of delicious fruit and vegetables encourages us to eat in a better way. Tomatoes are the epitome of summer food. They are colourful, good to eat raw or cooked and are enjoyable in almost every different style of cooking. They are treated as a vegetable in almost every dish I can think of except the remarkably good, however unlikely, Campbellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tomato Soup Spice cake. More of that later. There used to be acres of glass houses in Ayrshire and the Channel Islands from whence we received the glowing red addition to our salad from April till end of October. However cheap gas and clever marketing by Dutch growers in the last 25 years - and the processed food industry giving us baked beans, tomato ketchup, concentrated soup and tinned tomatoes - have made tomatoes available all year and a staple in the shopping basket by which the cost of living index is calculated.

There are many varieties ranging hugely in shape and colour. Each has a different use in the kitchen. Don't shun the Italian tinned tomato - it is often better-flavoured than the over- plump taste-free, fresh object sold in our shops. Tomatoes need hot sun to develop their full flavour, so southern grown ones are often better. If you're lucky enough to have access to home grown fruit straight from the plant these are the ones to eat in the simplest way: sliced with black pepper, a little good oil a pinch of salt and sugar, as a salad. (If you were to add sliced avocado and real buffalo mozzarella fanned out on a blue plate then you have a feast for eyes and stomach). When tomatoes were not so commonplace they were made into mousse or jelly and offered at smart dinners as elegant starters with prawns or crab. Tomato juice is the main ingredient of the cocktail Bloody Mary and all there is in a Virgin Mary except Worcester sauce or a stick of celery to stir it with! The classic tomato/carbohydrate combination is Pasta Napolitana. For this the sauce needs to be well-reduced to concentrate the flavours. Own brand tetrapak chopped ungraded tomatoes are perfect and cost about 40p for 500g.

Tomato Sauce

They can be preserved by drying in the sun, sieving and concentrating into passata or canning whole or chopped, or concentrated as a puree. They are low in fat and sugars and high in anti-oxidants, vitamins and have fibre. They also combine with fish, chicken, other vegetables, pulses, spices, eggs and carbohydrates.

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1 large onion, chopped fine 3 or 4 cloves of garlic pressed 1 large carrot grated 1 stick celery grated or chopped fine 500g tinned or tetrapak chopped tomatoes - if you do not use all of the tin/jar pour in oil to cover and make an airtight seal and keep it in the fridge Tablespoon tomato puree. Few basil leaves and/or parsley, thyme or other herb you like Salt, pepper, sugar and dash wine vinegar. Olive oil for cooking 1 2

Heat the oil in a saucepan, fry the onion till just starting to brown add the garlic and other veg. Fry for a moment getting it all hot, add the tomatoes bring to boil.

3 4

Add all the flavourings except the fresh herbs and cook together and reduce to a thick rich looking sauce. Add the herbs at the last and just cook through.

This will keep in the fridge. Use with pasta, as a cooking sauce for chicken or on pizza with other toppings. It can enrich beef stew or with some black olives added act as a base upon which to bake any white fish.

Stuffed Tomatoes

All around the Mediterranean each area has its own local version of this dish. In Greece they use cooked rice as the filler, in Italy polenta or small pasta, in France bread crumbs or cous cous, so this is a recipe to start you thinking. It is also good for using leftovers. 4 large tomatoes, lid cut off and the inside removed but reserved

1 onion, chopped 2 or so cloves garlic, crushed 100g minced meat, raw - lamb, beef, ham or chicken 4 tablespoons cooked rice Marjoram, oregano, chives or parsley chopped fine Little oil for cooking Salt, pepper, sugar, dash of vinegar, teaspoon tomato puree; all to taste 1 2 3 4 5 6

Heat the oven to 180oc. Fry the onions add the meat and brown add the tomato flesh, garlic and the rice cook all together. Then add the flavourings to taste. Cook for a minute and then pile all the filling into the hollowed out tomatoes. Bake for about 30 minutes till brown and bubbling. Serve with a salad for lunch or supper.

Unlikely as it may sound - Tomato Soup Cake Like its cousins the carrot, courgette and beetroot cakes, this came from America. It is moist and good; tomatoes have an affinity with spices, dried fruit and sugar. Original recipe makes 10” square cakes. 1 can condensed tomato soup 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup white sugar 1 egg 1/3 cup butter ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground cloves 1.5 cups self raising flour 1 cup raisins 1 Combine the tomato soup and the soda in a bowl, and let it stand. 2 Cream sugar, egg, butter, salt, cinnamon, and cloves. Mix in tomato soup and soda mixture, and then flour. Stir in the raisins, and pour the batter in a greased baking dish. 3 Bake at 160oc for 1 hour, or until done. 4 Cool the cake, and top with cream cheese icing.

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Charity of the Month

The Food Train, West Lothian The Food Train is a Scottish charity with local volunteers, providing a vital grocery delivery service to older people across West Lothian. Also on offer is Food Train Extra, which is about doing small household tasks within a customer's home. Most recently launched is the outreach library service. Food Train aims to be a ‘one stop shop' for older people – by providing services that are preventative and support people to live independently at home for as long as they are able and choose to do so. If you or someone you know is 65 or over, and finds it difficult or impossible to do the regular grocery shop, the Food Train may be able to help. There is a £1 annual membership fee, and once you're a member you have access to the range of services on offer from Food Train.

SERVICES 1 Food shopping

You complete a shopping list which is collected by Food Train volunteers. Your order is then packed in the shop in a box, complete with your till receipt and original list, then delivered to your home where on receipt you pay the cost of your shopping, plus a small delivery charge of £3 in either cash or cheque.

2 Food Train EXTRA

Food Train EXTRA is a home support service that members have access to. Small household tasks are undertaken via local volunteers – such as cleaning inside of windows, fridge cleaning, light bulb changing. On registering for the service we will offer basic home safety and security advice and will arrange a visit from the Fire Safety/Community Police Officers should you wish. Each task will have a minimal charge – usually £3 but this can be lower or higher depending on the length and difficulty of the task.

3 Food Train Outreach Library Service

Recently launched in partnership with West Lothian Council Library Services, we offer an outreach library service to those unable to visit their local library due to frailty or disability. Although not a befriending service, it does offer the opportunity for social contact with our friendly volunteers.

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OUR VOLUNTEERS Volunteers are vital to the success of Food Train, and without them we simply wouldn’t be able to operate. Anyone over the age of 16 can volunteer, subject to a “Protection of Vulnerable Group” check. The great thing about Food Train is that because of the diverse roles we offer, volunteering with us can be flexible. If you want to make a difference to older peoples lives then why not come and join us! You could be a shopper, driver or a helper with our delivery service or an Extra volunteer. We also offer library volunteering. Food Train offers a supportive environment for people to volunteer whatever their reason for volunteering, so if you are trying to get back to work or have additional support needs, then we might be the right place for you! Volunteering is good for you too! It can make you feel good by giving your time to help others. It can be a very social activity and help you meet new friends. Volunteering can also be good for those wanting to fill a gap in their CV, whilst developing new skills at the same time. All our volunteers have access to training, disclosure checks and support with personal development. It doesn't matter how little time you have to spare you can do something worthwhile to help older people in West Lothian. Give us a call on 01506 413013 to get involved.

Food Train customers say... “I certainly wouldn’t be eating as much, as I cannot carry heavy shopping: it has been a godsend to me” “I find your staff excellent: I have much more independence because of your service”. “I can stay in my own home, don’t know what I would have done without it for my shopping, god bless”.

Food Train history Food Train began in Dumfries in 1995 following a community survey of older people that found many of them struggling with their weekly grocery shopping. The idea was developed to ease this burden on older people. A partnership of local shops and volunteers formed, and Food Train began making deliveries of fresh groceries to older people in need with the help of local volunteers and shops. Over time and with support from various bodies such as the Scottish Government, Community Food & Health and the Rank Foundations, the Food Train has expanded into other areas including West Lothian, and aims to continue developing across Scotland to bring food access to all of Scotland's older folk. It is a thriving, multi award-winning charity supporting older people in 6 local authority areas. Contact The Food Train Office 6, Ochil House, Beveridge Square Livingston, EH54 6QF Tel: 01506 413 013 Email:westlothian@thefoodtrain.co.uk

West Lothian

CAN YOU HELP FOOD TRAIN WEST LOTHIAN To offer practical support to older people in your community? We are currently recruiting volunteer shoppers, drivers and helpers for our core shopping and delivery service as well as recruits for our EXTRA service. To find out more please contact: Tel: 01506 413013 Office 6, Ochil House Beveridge Square Dedridge, Livingston EH54 6QF

Email: linda@thefoodtrain.co.uk www.thefoodtrain.co.uk The Food Train Lt. Company No.158165 is a Company Registered in Scotland. The Registered Office of the Food Train Ltd. is 30 Castle Street, Dumfries DG1 1DU Scottish Charity No. 024843

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Local life

Mid Calder Colts Calling all young footballers

Are you 11/12 years of age and keen on playing football for fun and fitness? Then come for a trial at Mid Calder Colts. As part of our 7 a side team you will improve your skills, speed & fitness, as well as make new friends. After summer, you will have the opportunity to play 11 a side. Places are limited so get in first and join a team that enjoys playing football as much as winning games. Training is every Thursday evening at East Calder and games are played mostly on Saturday mornings. This is a picture of our talented youngsters in their new sponsored strips. Contact Libby 07751 628338 or Willie 07771 831660

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What’s On and Useful Information Monday 2nd June Calderwood Walk Explore this ancient woodland carpeted with scented bluebells and filled with birdsong. Rough tracks with some uphill. Approx. 4kms (2mls) .Suitable for all able (not accessible for buggies / wheelchairs). Meet: Gasworks Brae, Bank Street, Mid Calder. Time: 2pm – 3.30pm. Booking essential, call the Rangers on 01506 882254 Friday 6th June Big Lunch Party and the Great Kirknewton Bake Off. 11.30am-2pm at the Green Room, Kirknewton. Kids lunch bags, sandwiches, homebaking, Starbucks coffees and teas plus other fun activities to raise money for Kirknewton Playgroup. Saturday 7th June Mid Calder Children's Gala Day Parade 1pm. Tame the Rodeo Bull from 2-6pm. Face & Body Painting by Annie Davis from 3-6pm Sunday 8th June Pond Dipping Dip the depths of our wildlife pond to discover the underwater world of its bugs and beasties. Suitable for families. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Almondell & Calderwood Country Park. Time: 2pm – 3.30pm Sunday 8th June Kirknewton Craft Fair 12-4pm in the Green Room and Village Hall. Home baking, handmade gifts, home décor, jewellery, beauty products.... see poster on page 23. Fund-raiser for Kirknewton Community Development Trust. Saturday 14th June East Calder and Wilkieston Children's Gala

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Saturday 14th June Grand Harburn Festival From 11 am. Includes open gardens, live music, art exhibition, schools’ art show, road art, annual duck race, annual welly throwing championship, plant, produce & craft sales, birds of prey demo, games galore, off road parking ………. and all day catering in Village Hall by Harburn SWRI. Harburn Festival Fun Dog Show Judging commences at 12.30 pm in the Hall Field, entry fee is 20p per class, except class 7). Class 1 Puppy 4 to 12 months Class 2 Fancy Dress Class 3 Cutest Eyes Class 4 Waggiest Tail Class 5 Best 6 legs Class 6 Dog most like its Owner Class 7 Dog that Judge would like to take home (no entry fee) Agility Ring for Novices – commences 11.30am, Cost = 50p per round Harburn Festival Fun Run Adult course and children's course ( for under 11 years) Register from 10.30am at Village Hall. Saturday 21st June Kirknewton Gala Day 12noon to 4pm in Kirknewton Park. All the regular favourite attractions (bouncy castles, face-painting pony rides, pocket money stalls, entertainers, burgers) plus a music tent. Also “vintage” attractions including puppet show, carnival cut outs, coconut shy. Sunday 29th June Jack & Jill Market Quality nearly-new baby and children's market. Forty stalls bursting with quality nearly new baby and kids bargains! West Lothian College, Almondvale Crescent, Livingston 10:30am – 1:00pm

Wednesday 2nd July Wonderful Wild Wednesdays Join Rural Connect and the Rangers on the Nasmyth Meadow to witness wildlife up close! Nature activities, games and crafts for all. A Project Bee event. Suitable for Families. Meet: Visitor Centre, Almondell & Calderwood Country Park. Time: Drop in between 11am – 3pm

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Last Post Times Kirknewton Post Office Last collection time has been changed to 16.45 Mon – Fri. then a few minutes later from the box near the level crossing. Sat 11.15am East Calder Post Office Mon - Fri 5.20pm Sat 11.15am Mid Calder Post Office Mon - Fri 5.15pm, Sat 11.35am Pumpherston Post Office Mon - Fri 5.15pm, Sat 11.00am Collection from box at Livingston Delivery Office, Fairbairn Road, at 6.30pm

Library Information East Calder Library Main Street, East Calder, EH53 0EJ 01506 883633 or email: eastcalder.lib@westlothian.gov.uk Opening times Please note the library now opens at 10.30am on Wednesdays Mon & Fri: 9.00am - 5.30pm Tues & Thurs: 9.00am - 8.00pm Wed: 10.30am - 5.30pm Saturday: 9.00am - 1.00pm Please note Registration Services are now available by appointment only. Mondays 2.00 – 4.30 Wednesdays 10.30 – 12.30 Fridays 2.00 – 4.30 Telephone 01506 884680 Bookbug - All under 3’s bring along your adult for some stories and rhymes - phone or email library for dates and times. IT Class New Drop in IT class for all your employment issues. Every Thursday 10.00 – 12.00 Come along for free help and advice. Bookgroup 1st Tuesday and last Thursday of each month at 6.45-7.45pm Drop-in Employment based computer class every Thursday from 10.00-12.00, open to everyone. Pumpherston Library Drumshoreland Road, Pumpherston, EH53 0LF 01506 280996 or email: pumpherston.lib@westlothian.gov.uk Opening times Mon 14.00 - 17.00 Wed 14.30 - 16.30 Thurs 14.00 - 18.00 Mobile library timetable Alternate Tuesdays in Kirknewton: Linburn Centre 10.00 – 12.00 Kirknewton Primary 13.15 – 14.15 Kaimes Crescent 14.20 – 14.45 Sawmill 14.55 – 15.15 Roosevelt Road 15.20 – 15.30 Brae Kirk Avenue 15.30 – 15.45 Roadman’s Way 15.55 – 16.15 Alternate Wednesdays in Mid Calder: Almondside 13.30 – 14.30 Spottiswoode Gdns 14.40 – 16.20 Market Street 16.30 – 17.30 Alternate Thursdays in Kirknewton: Kirknewton Primary 09.30 – 11.30 Bookbugs Bookbug West Lothian delivers free story, song and rhyme sessions for babies, toddlers and pre-school children in local libraries, working in partnership with the Scottish Book Trust.

E-BOOKS ARE HERE! You can now register online and download up to 6 e-books from the library website www.westlothian. librarybooks.co.uk - full instructions on login. EMAGAZINES Free digital magazines available to all Library customers. Popular publications available 24/7. Easily read on any internet-enabled device. Go to – https:/www.rbdigital. com/westlothian/zinio EAUDIOBOOKS have arrived! – more information from your local library The library service is available 24/7, 365 days a year on www.westlothian.gov.uk

Useful Numbers East Calder Medical Practice 147 Main Street, East Calder, EH53 0EW 01506 882882 St John’s Hospital 01506 523000

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Established just over 5 years, Edinburgh Ballet has grown into one of the city’s highest achieving dance schools. It is run by Sara Wood of Currie.

a free ‘scholars’ class for high achieving and hard working NEW pupils. Adult classes- in ballet and PilatesLeisure are VENUE Craiglockhart also on offer.

In our most recent examination session with the Royal Academy of Dance, 73% of our students entering for Royal Academy of Dance Examinations in Ballet, achieved Distinction (Gold), and 27% Merit (Silver) medals.

Performances are Community offered each year, and are open to Ratho Centre all of our pupils to take part, even the youngest!

We pride ourselves on being a happy and welcoming environment for all ages and abilities of children from 2 years old, boys and girls alike, and care greatly about the development of each individual pupil. Classes are taught in both Classical Ballet and Modern Jazz dance techniques, and we also offer

Edinburgh College - Sighthill Campus

Treasure Island Performance - Howd

Theatre visits are also arranged periodically to encourage our dancers to gain a more rounded knowledge of dance. Come and see us perform at Howden Park Centre on Sunday 22nd June! Contact us now to book your place info@edinburgh-ballet.co.uk 07723-589-280 www.edinburgh-ballet.co.uk

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BA (HONS), RAD RTS, Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Dance

Lessons for age 2 years and above Adult ballet & pilates

Studio Locations: NEW VENUE - Craiglockhart Leisure Centre Edinburgh College - Sighthill Campus Ratho Community Centre Treasure Island Performance - Howden Park Centre - 22nd June

07723 589 280

info@edinburgh-ballet.co.uk www.edinburgh-ballet.co.uk

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

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/ 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

Yoga for Everyone East Calder Community Centre Wed 7.00pm – 8.30pm For further info contact Ruth Plevin: 01506204338 or ruth@sukha.co.uk

East Calder Bowling Club Bingo every Sun and Wed 8pm– 9.30pm. Junior coaching (10 to 16 years old) every Friday 2pm – 4pm. We can also coach adults, free, so come along and give it a try. Hats every Mon 6-30pm. See club website at www.eastcalderbowlingclub.com. Members can find details here of competitions, play by dates and club news.

East Calder Colts FC East Calder Park. We are currently recruiting for an under 10’s team born 2002. For information required regarding any of our teams please visit our website www.eastcaldercolts.co.uk or contact Head Coach Rab McCulloch on 07920 482216. Let’s put the fun back into football. All welcome.

Bingo Pigeon Club, East Calder Sun 8.00 - 10.00 All welcome

East Calder Old Folks Club

EAST CALDER Zumba with Lindsay Monday East Calder Church Hall 7 to 8pm Tuesday Simpsons Primary School Bathgate 7.15 to 8.15pm Wednesday NEW VENUE Uphall Station, Uphall Institute Hall, Wednesday 7 to 8pm Facebook Zumba with Lindsay. Tel: 07834 183084

Forget-Me-Not Cafe East Calder Church Hall, Manse Court Last Thursday of the month, 10am – 12pm. A meeting place for people with dementia and their carers of all ages. Drop in and join us for information, support and social activities. Supported by Alzheimer Scotland and East Calder Church. For more information please phone 01506 533 116.

East Calder Jog Scotland Group Meet every Tuesday at East Calder Health centre car park at 7pm. All abilities welcome, a social way to get fit, make friends and enjoy local countryside. Contact Dawn on 01506 883330 or 07806 772935 for more details.

East Calder Community Centre Last Thursday of the month, September to April 1.30pm - 3.30pm. Pensioners and non-pensioners welcome. Contact Carol Anne Murray (Secretary).

East Calder Ladies’ Circle East Calder Community Centre Second Thursday of the month, September to May at 1.30pm - 3.30pm. Secretary: Mrs E Bennett, 73 Mansefield, East Calder, West Lothian EH53 0JE.

East Calder Youth Club East Calder Community Centre Fri 6.15pm - 8.45pm. Ages 10 to 14 yrs. Cooking, football, baseball and other outdoor sports, pool, video games, board games and arts/crafts. Contact Gary Sneddon 01506 774473

New Mums Group This group is for new mums of any age. East Calder Community Centre Mon 11.00am – 12.30pm. Free. Contact health visitor via health centre for further details 01506 880582

Boys Brigade East Calder Church Hall Anchors (age 5 - 8) Fridays 6.30 - 7.30pm Juniors (age 8 - 11) Fridays 6.45 - 8.15pm Company Section (age 11-18) Fridays 7.30 - 9.45pm Calll Jean Gilchrist 01506 880367

East Calder Playgroup Now located in East Calder Community Centre. Mon-Fri 9:15am-11:15am from 2 years For the best introduction to your child’s education - lots of fun to be had! £4.50 per session. Contact Carol on 07748 053340

Rainbows, Brownies and Guides East Calder Primary School Rainbows Wed 6.15 – 7.15pm Brownies Tues 6.30 – 8pm & Wed 6.30 – 8pm Guides Mon 7 – 8.50pm & Wed 7.30 – 9pm Contact Gillian Maben 01506 880640

Toddler Clinic East Calder Health Centre 1st Tues of every month. Drop in for advice and support 1.30 – 3.30pm

Breast Feeding Support Group East Calder Church Hall Wednesday 11.30 am – 12.30 pm Contact Health Visitors via Health Centre for further details 01506 880582

East Calder Scout Group Scout Hall, Calderhall Terrace Beavers Mon 6.15 - 7.15pm (boys 6 - 8 yrs) Cubs Mon 7.30 - 9.00pm (boys 8 - 10 yrs) Scouts Tues 7.15 - 9.00pm (boys 10 - 14 yrs) Contact Jack Galloway on 077907 93889 eastcalderscouts.org.uk

Needlecraft Club East Calder Community Centre Thur 7.00pm - 9.00pm Contact Maggie on 01506 791306

KIRKNEWTON Kirknewton Starlets Kirknewton Primary School Babies class up to age 8 Thurs 5.30 - 6.30pm. Junior/senior class Thurs 6.15 - 8.00pm. For info contact Trisha on email t.ewing@btinternet.com

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Daytime Pilates Classes Kirknewton Village Hall Thursdays 9.10am to 10.00am Whether you just want to move more and improve your muscle tone, or whether you want to enhance another sport you enjoy… create length, strength and balance with Pilates. Spaces are limited so to find out more, book a taster session or learn about other classes contact me on elise@ekpilates.co.uk. You’ll also find me onfacebook.com/ekpilates.

Kirknewton Rainbows Kirknewton Village Hall Wed 5.00pm - 6.00pm. For girls aged 5-7. Please contact Gill Greaves for more info on 01506 883261

Toddler Group Kirknewton Church Hall Parents/carers with tots aged 0-3 yrs, friendly group with play, stories and craft for the children and meet up/chat for parents. Thur 9.30 - 11.30am

Kosy Kaff Kirknewton Village Hall Fridays 4pm – 5pm term time. Free home baking, hot chocolate, games and activities for primary school aged children. See www.knec4jesus.org.uk for more information.

Douglas Pilates Classes Designed to help achieve health and fitness goals through expertly designed exercises. Because classes are limited a maximum of 12 people, you will get plenty of personal attention. To contact Susan Douglas and for classes info visit http://www.douglaspilates.co.uk/

Hatton Sports Club Tennis and squash. Burnwynd, Kirknewton. Social and competitive play. LTA-qualified tennis coaches. Contact Carol Blamire 01506 880208

KASPARS Afterschool Club. Kirknewton Church Hall. Afterschool care Mon - Thu 3.15 - 6.00, Fri 12.30 - 6.00. Breakfast Club Mon - Fri 8.00 - start of school. Call 07871 791000

Potter Around Studio at Overton Farm, Kirknewton, EH27 8DD Clubs including oil painting for both children and adults, jewellery workshops, fused glass, candle making, knitting, scrapbooking, kids craft club, Warhammer club. Craft shop, beads, children’s parties, baby prints and more. Plus drop in any time for pottery painting. For all class times, bookings and more information call 01506 238961 or email chat@ potteraround.co.uk. www.potteraround.co.uk.

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Kirknewton Play Group Kirknewton Village Hall Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9am – 11.15am. Ages 2- 4 ½ years. £5.00 per session. Call in and see us during session times.

Kirknewton Women’s Rural Institute Come and join us for a friendly evening of craft, demonstrations and fun. 2nd Thursday of each month, 7.15pm in Kirknewton Church Hall

Kirknewton Stompers Walking group, meeting at Kirknewton Park entrance on Park Terrace. Every Wed 7.30pm. Join the group on the community facebook page where people post details of the walk, or any other time they are walking.

Kirknewton Runners Meet at Kirknewton Park every Monday at 19.30

Physio Pilates Classes Modified Pilates taught by a Chartered Physiotherapist. Kirknewton Village Hall. Tuesdays 6.45pm and 7.45pm - suitable for beginners or improvers. Spaces are limited so for more information or to book contact Dianne on 07795466464 diannemackenzie1@gmail.com. Facebook: Physio Pilates Classes

MID CALDER West Lothian Women’s Cycle Club Meet every Thursday at Mid Calder Primary School Car Park at 6pm. Get on your bike! All abilities welcome, should have own bike and kit. A great way to get fit, have fun and meet new friends around the local area. Contact Elizabeth Logan on 07515 161 307.

Mini Music Makers Glenalmond Hall, Main Street, Mid Calder, EH53 0AN Weekly interactive music classes on Thursday mornings in Mid Calder. Singing games and rhymes are used bring these interactive music education classes for pre-school children and their parents/carers to life. Booking enquires: claire.ashwood@nycos.co.uk, 0141 287 2943. Find out more: www.nycos.co.uk/mini-music-makers

Mid Calder Mother and Baby Group Institute Hall Tuesdays 10.00 Please call Vicky Ramsay for details on 07515 495101

Folk Club Meets every third Tuesday of the month 8pm at the “Tap Shop” The Midcalder Inn, Mid Calder

Myra Mackie School of Dance Classes in Livingston, Uphall Station, Mid Calder and Broxburn. Please see our website for full timetable and venues. Children from 2 years to adult. www.myramackieschoolofdance.co.uk incorporating our competitive cheer division the Scottish Starlets.

Mid Calder School of Dance Mid Calder Institute Hall. Highland, Disco Tues 6.00pm - 7.00pm and Fri 6.00pm - 9.00pm. Various ages. Contact Heather 01501733054.

Yoga Classes Masonic Hall Wednesdays afternoon class 1- 2.30pm and evening class 7.30 -9pm. Contact Linda Bibby 01506 884115 www.wholebodybalance.co.uk

The Willows Playgroup School Lane Mid Calder. Children from 2 - 5 years (nappy changing facilities). Mon - Thurs 9 - 11 am. £5 per session (snack provided). Further information available from Karen on 01506 882832.

Rainbows, Brownies and Guides Rainbows Wed night, Brownies Tues night, Guides Mon and Wed nights. To register please go to the Girl Guiding website, Parent’s sections.

Mid Calder Baby & Toddler Group Institute Hall. Tuesdays 9am - 11am. £1.00 per parent/carer. New parents/carers, toddlers and babies welcome. For further information please email christiealldridge@hotmail.com

Mid Calder Camera Club Institute Hall, Market Street Wed 7:30pm – 9:45pm All levels of photographers are welcome. For more information, visit www.mccc.org.uk or call Steve Collier at 01506 881398 or Gordon Scott at 01506 882616.

Mid Calder Colts FC Teams covering all ages, playing soccer 7s, 11-a-side and also a soccer school. For more information see the Colts’ website www.mid-calder-colts.org Contact Carole 883934 contact@mid-calder-colts.org.

Welcome Cafe Glenalmond Hall Every Tuesday 10am-12noon. This is a Fair Trade Cafe all proceeds of which to the Vine Trust in Peru. Do come along and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and some home baking with friends.

Choral Highlights Ladies’ Choir Kirk of Calder Rehearse Sun 11.45 -12.45pm and Wed 7.30 - 8.45pm Repertoire includes songs from Musical shows, Scottish songs, Religious and Pop music. Perform 2 concerts a year, one in May/ June and a Christmas concert in early December. All concert venues considered. New members very welcome, come and join us! Contact: John Rankine, Musical Director LLCM (TD) on 01506 880029 www.kirkofcalder.com (Church Organisations)

POLBETH Polbeth W.R.I. 1st Wednesday of the month at 7pm. Come along for an interesting programme of talks and demonstrations. New members always welcome. Further information on 01506 435708.

PUMPHERSTON Uphall Station Creative Play Meets in Uphall Station Institute Hall. Tues 1-3pm and Thurs 9.30-11.15am. Parents/carers of babies/toddlers age 0-5 very welcome. Supported by SureStart. Different play activities every week.

The Look Group Outdoors activities in Almondell and Calderwood Country Park for ages 8-12. Meeting at Visitor Centre 10.30 - 12.00 Saturdays - not every Saturday, check programme with the Rangers on 01506 882254

Pumpherston United FC Four groups, including a soccer school for 5-12 yrs (Thur 6.00pm - 7.30pm); 1998 age group (Tuesdays); 1997 age group (Mon and Wed) and 1995 age group (Mon and Wed). Training at Pumpherston Recreation Park. For more information, please email feedback@pumpherston-united.co.uk

WEST CALDER West Lothian Fibromyalgia Support Group Meets on the third Sunday of the month 1.30pm – 3.30pm, at West Calder Community Centre. New members always warmly welcomed. Join us for support, information, friendship, talks and outings. See sites.google. com/site/wlfibromyalgia or call Sheila on 0844 887 2388 for more information.

18th West Lothian Scout Group West Kirk Hall, West Calder. Beavers Mon 6-7pm Cubs Wed 6.16-7.30pm Scouts Thurs 6.30-8pm. Girls and boys 10.5 - 14 years. Contact Jean Walkinshaw 01506 873638.

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Across: 1 Oven, 3 Admitted, 9 Extract, Polbeth Harwood Church Down: 1 Overcome,102 Eaten, Tower, 11 5Contemporary, 147Mrs, 4 Dot, Intersection, 6 Thwarts, Dire, 8 Caterpillars, 12 Plain, 13 Personal, 15 Sixties, 19 Olive, 20 Acid, 22 Ewe. Service 11:15 am every Sunday 16 Plane,17 See, 18 Explanations, West Kirk of Calder 21 China, 22 Emotion, 23 Disaster, Service 9:45 am every Sunday. 24 Cell. Interim moderator : Rev Dr AJ Groenewald 8 Manse Court, East Calder, EH53 0HF. Down: 1 Overcome, 2 Eaten, 4 Dot, Tel 01506 884585 5 Intersection, 6 Thwarts, 7 Dire, 8 Caterpillars,12 Plain, 13 Personal, Church of Scotland 15 Sixties, 19 Olive, 20 Acid, 22 Ewe. Kirknewton Services 9:45 in the Kirknewton Kirk, Station Rd. East Calder Services 11:15 in the East Calder Church, Main St. Sunday School and creche available. Rev Dr AJ Groenewald 8 Manse Court East Calder EH53 0HF. 01506 884585 or 07588 845814 groenstes@yahoo.com website www.knec4jesus.org.uk

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Mid Calder Services 10.30 every Sunday in the Kirk of Calder, Main St, Mid Calder. Sunday School and crèche available. Pumpherston services - The Kirk of Calder also holds fortnightly services on Wednesday mornings at 10:15 at the Pumpherston Institute Hall. The website www.kirkofcalder.com has full details of current activities/services.

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Index of Advertisers Accessories Stick and Cane Shop 6 Accountant/Bookkeeping AKT Kevin Thomson Accountant 37 Aerials Aerial Man 11 Architect Plan-It 26 Barbers TJ’s Barbers 20 Bathrooms Bathgate Bathroom Studio 29 Beauty Aqua Beauty Studio 17 Hey Gorgeous 19 Lisa Blair Beauty Therapy 17 The Toning & Beauty Clinic 18 Tropic Skincare 15 Utopia Hair and Beauty 13 Bowling Club East Calder Bowling Club 21 Oakbank Bowling Club 20 Bridal Shop Nota Bene Design 22 Building Services Almond Building Company 26 Build-It 26 David Bathgate 38 David Hastings Building Surveyor 25 Dean Jones Building Services 24 Cafe Almondell Cafe 44 Car Sales Colin Nixon 64 Hermiston Motor Co 63 Car Service/Repair Chips Away 43 Colin Nixon 64 FairDeal Autos 31 Finishing Touch 42 Hermiston Motor Co 63 Kirknewton Garage 42 LVS Garage Services 5 Pumpherston Autocentre 43 Smart Tech Vehicle Solutions 34 The Wheel Specialist 11 Carpet Cleaning C&W Cleaning Services 24 Cleaning Doctor 34 Hydro Kleen Scotland 28 Charity Food Train 49 Children’s Activities Edinburgh Ballet 58 Jane Goulding School of Dance 55 Children’s Nursery ABC Nursery 55 Blossom Tree Nursery 57

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Chiropodist Barefoot Chiropody and Podiatry Livingston Chiropody & Podiatry Cleaning Services Clean Bee Domestic Cleaning Ltd Computer Repairs Sprint Computer Repairs Craft Fair KCDT Craft Fair Dance Supplies Highland Dance Shop Dentist Balerno Dental Care No9 Dentist Double Glazing Red Hot Windows Electrical Services A&A Electrical A.F.A Electrical Riddell Electrical Services Florist Quite Contrary Vicky’s Flowers Footcare Foot Clinic Funeral Director Thomas Grieve & Son Furniture Grove Bedding Garage Doors Max's Garage Doors Garden & Landscaping D Greaves GW Horticultural & Landscaping Maxwell Treecare Woodford Timber Products Golf Club Baberton Golf Club Hairdresser Jane & Friends MM Stylist Utopia Hair and Beauty Handyman 1st Call Handyman Home Improvements AC Contracting Ian Merriman S & S Home Improvements Hypnotherapy Bernie Rowen Consulting Jewellery Jewellery Workshop Joiner Central Scotland Joinery Craigcrook Joinery Geoff Vinter Joinery Kitchens Alba Kitchens Locksmith Caledonian Locksmiths

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Mobility Med-Ecosse 41 Scottish Medical Supplies 51 Oven Cleaner The Clean Team 34 Painter/Decorator Braekirk Decorators 24 DM Decorators 25 Nu-Walls 24 Physiotherapy Centre for Sport and Exercise 21 Picture Framing The Frame Shop 9 Plasterer Nu-Walls 24 Plumbing Services Coval 4 Derek MacDonald 4 EPH Scotland 10 Property Maintenance AC Contracting 36 Cleaning & Maintenance 26 Psychology Bernie Rowen Consulting 22 Public House Black Bull 45 Torphichen Arms 7 Restaurant Ratho Park Carvery 4 The Sky Kitchen 44 Roofing Thomson Roofing Services 10 Security Services A.F.A Fire and Security 33 Soft Furnishings Grove Bedding 35 StyleRite Blinds 28 Storage Storage Containers 37 Takeaway The Sky Kitchen 44 Telephone Engineer John McGraw 11 Tiler B Edwards Tiling 26 Tile-a-ramic 6 Trading Standards West Lothian Trusted Trader 49 Tree Surgeon Maxwell Tree Care 38 Watch Repairs Jewellery Workshop 6 Wheel Repair Finishing Touch 42 The Wheel Specialist 11 Windows Red Hot Windows 10

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