Konect Calders May 2015 by Konect Magazines

MAY 2015

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Mid Calder Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gala - celebrating 100 years West Lothian Highland Games & British Pipe Band Championships - Early bird ticket offer! Cyrenians Farm - new veggie box scheme

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ala season is approaching and the first one in our area is Mid Calder Children’s Gala, which starts off with Fun Sunday on 31st May. This year they celebrate 100 years – see the article on page 9. We celebrate one of West Lothian’s biggest events of the year in this issue – the West Lothian Highland Games and British Pipe Band Championships, which take place in Bathgate and is a fantastic family day out that we are very lucky to have here in West Lothian. See the article on pages 14-15 and make sure you get your early bird special offer family pass! West Lothian’s only Warhammer club and stockist, Potter Around in Kirknewton, is running a competition with a great prize on offer, see page 50 for details. We’re launching a Winchburgh/Broxburn/Uphall edition of Konect next month, so if you run a business are and interested in reaching that area, please get in touch with either Jenny or Charlene (contact details below).

FEATUREs Mid Calder Gala 100 year s West Lothian Highland Games Angela Elizabeth Nur ser y Showcase 25 Cyrenians Farm

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REGULARS 46

Recipe COMPETITIONS & PUZZLES Crossword Sudoku Warhammer Competition

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COMMUNITY What’s on Useful Information Clubs & Classes INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

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Front Cover: Highland dancer at the West Lothian Highland Games. Christophe Jossic / Shutterstock.com

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Mid Calder gala celebrates 100 years this year! Mid Calder is gearing up for the Gala season. And this year will be special, as it is the 100th Children’s Gala in the village. The first Mid Calder Children’s Gala took place in 1915. A newspaper report of 6th August 1915 says, “On Saturday last, the Pride of Midlothian L.O.A.S. Juvenile Lodge held a Gala Day. The adult section, for the first time in the history of the Lodge, abandoned their parade and sports.” The L.O.A.S. (“Loyal Order of Ancient Shepherds”) was one of the main friendly societies at that time, and the Children’s Gala appears to have grown out of the Lodge’s annual sports day. I asked Sybil Cavanagh, of the West Lothian Local History library, about the origins of the gala. She said, “It’s interesting that Mid Calder’s gala started during the First World War, when many other gala days stopped for the duration. Some gala committees took the view that it would be wrong to be spending time and money on non-essential events like galas that did nothing for the war effort. Other committees took the view that it was important to keep up morale at home, and keep life as normal as possible for children, and that it was also good for soldiers’ morale to know that their children were still able to enjoy the gala.” So Mid Calder went for the “keep up the morale” approach! Every year the Gala has a theme, and this year it is ‘Memorable Events since 1915.’ The event is run by a dedicated committee of 8 people, who need to raise about £8000 every year. Funds come mostly from three main fundraisers held during the year a Race Night held at Black Bull Inn, a Ladies Night and Sportsman’s Dinner both held at the Masonic Arms. “This year though we’re doing only one event, a special 100th Anniversary Gala Ball at the Marriott Dalmahoy,” explains committee chairman Alan Porter. “The football tournament is being renamed the Jak Trueman Football Tournament. Jak always helped out behind the scenes at the

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Mid Calder Children’s Gala gala, he was always ready to give us a hand setting things up and packing away. We’re also holding an inter-village tug o’war named the Sean Davidson Inter-village Tug o’ War. Sean was a long-standing member of the gala committee who sadly passed away in December.” The annual celebrations kick off with Fun Sunday, a day of activities including the Duck Race on the Almond, fancy dress parade, magic show, bouncy castle and a host of other activities and demonstrations. Then a week of activities leads up to the gala procession day itself, including mini marathon, basket ball shoot, inter-school football tournament, preschool teddy bears picnic. Gala day itself will be on Saturday 6th June, make sure you come and celebrate this special occasion with the rest of the village! The Committee also organises the torchlight procession in December, when the Court is picked, and Santa’s sleigh collections. “Every penny collected goes into organising events for the children. It’s all about the children of Mid Calder,” says Alan. Being on the committee is a good social club. “It’s good fun – I wouldn’t still be doing it if it wasn’t fun,” says treasurer Judith. “We’re always looking for new members to join in and help! Our AGM will be on Wednesday 2nd September at the Institute Hall at 7pm so if you are interested in joining please come along!”

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Wes t Lot hian H ighlan d G ames and B ri tish Pipe B and C hampio nships Saturday May 30th www.bathgate2015

With new attractions added for this year, the West Lothian Highland Games and British Pipe Band Championships is shaping up to be its biggest ever.

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of room, so we’re able to put on more family fun activities. We really want as many people as possible to come along and enjoy the day.” Besides the usual attractions there will be cookery demonstrations and photography demonstrations (run by West Lothian College) and even a medieval re-enactment! Children up to the age of 16 can enrol in a treasure hunt on the day for a chance to win one of two ipads. So there really is something for everyone. The Games themselves consist of the traditional Highland heavy athletics including tossing the caber, as well as a Highland Dance competition, children’s entertainment and facepainting and the ever popular Veteran’s Hill Race – a dash up Cairnpapple Hill. A host of craft and local food stalls complete the picture.

If you’ve attended the West Lothian Highland Games in recent years (an annual fixture in West Lothian’s calendar since 1972) you would be forgiven for thinking that this remarkable event is organised by a large and well-funded committee... but Konect has been talking to the organisers in the run up to this year’s event and was amazed to discover that in fact it is all done by an extremely dedicated and enthusiastic team of about 10 local people! Added to the fact that it takes place a week apart from Bathgate’s other major event of the summer - the Bathgate Procession and John Newland Festival - it is an extraordinary achievement for a small town. “We’ve got a lot of new attractions planned for the Games this year to broaden the appeal of the event,” says Alex Linkston, Chairman of Bathgate 2015, the combined committee for the Games and the British Pipe Band Championships. “It has moved to Balbardie Park where there is plenty

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The West Lothian Highland Games have for the past two years run alongside the British Pipe Band Championships, which Bathgate successfully bid to host for a total of three years. The second largest Pipe Band Championships in the world, it sees 5000 pipers and drummers descend on Bathgate. This year will be the third and final year that the Championships will be held here. Pipe bands are an integral part of Highland Games all over Scotland, and the West Lothian Games actually started out in its first year in 1972 as a pipe band competition. At the time, the pipe major of the Bathgate and Torphichen Pipe Band, Alex Samuel, was keen to set up a pipe band championship and after some discussion as to whether it should be part of the long-standing Bathgate Procession celebrations, they decided that it should be a separate event. The next year in 1973, youth athletics and some other events were added and so began the West Lothian Highland Games. “We get a lot of help on the ground on the day from a large team of volunteers. And for the committee itself, we start work for the next year the month after the event, when we start raising funds for the next year.” They need about £50,000 to run the Highland Games, and closer to £150,000 to fund the combined Games and Pipe Band Championship. Most of the funding comes from business sponsorships, and West Lothian Council are also very supportive. Ticket sales make up the rest of the funding....and with their special early bird deal of £20 for a family ticket this year, it is fantastic value for a day’s entertainment. There will be a free shuttle bus on the day taking visitors from further afield from Bathgate railway station to Balbardie Park.

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Angela Elizabeth Nursery Angela Elizabeth Nursery is the longest-running private nursery in West Lothian, opened and still owned by Marguerita Sutherland for almost 30 years. And some of the staff have been there almost since the beginning – a testament to the great working environment which, unsurprisingly, seems to translate into a great atmosphere and stable environment for the children too. The nursery is based in the original Wilkieston village school building, which was built by local tradesmen around 200 years ago. After the school closed the building was used by the social work department as a rehabilitation centre, and finally became Angela Elizabeth Nursery, opening with just 6 children and 3 members of staff in 1987. In the years since it has developed a solid reputation locally for quality pre-school care. The recently-completed building project on site was the addition of an extension allowing the nursery to take more children of all ages including babies from three months old, as well as improvements to the other rooms and outdoor areas. I visited recently to see the results and to talk to the nursery manager Carol Ann. Carol Ann has been the manager at Angela Elizabeth since 1993. “The extension has almost doubled the capacity of the nursery,” she explains, “giving us a total capacity now of 75 children.” They are well equipped in the brand new custom-built baby area to cater for babies from 3 months old. The room is large and brightly decorated with lots of equipment, and is separate from the rooms for the toddlers and older children. Thanks to the extension, there is plenty of room to divide the activities up for the different age groups and needs of the children; at the time I visited there was a 22

quiet time in one of the rooms, with the children resting with dimmed lighting, and noisier activities in a different room. There is an excellent sheltered area outside the babies’ room with a pram area that Marguerita has taken a lot of effort to ensure is completely safe and secure. There is also a secure garden play area with ccty, and space for potting plants and growing vegetables. The nursery offers a fantastic range of activities and has the luxury of space for all the essential early-years activities – baking, construction, art, glueing, sand and water. Other activities on offer include French lessons, outings and sports classes. One of the key criteria for staff is that – besides being fully qualified – they have a genuine rapport with children and are dedicated to their profession. Each different staff member brings their own skills to nurture and encourage the children to learn through a balance of free play and adult-led activities. A pick up and collection service is available from the local primary schools (Ratho, Kirknewton and East Calder), and there is space onsite for parent’s parking for pick-up and drop-off. The nursery’s location just off the A71 means it is very convenient for parents dropping off on the way to/from work.

“There is an excellent sheltered area outside the babies’ room with a pram area that Marguerita has taken a lot of effort to ensure is completely safe and secure.” With this extension successfully completed, the nursery is working on its next project – an After School Club which will be up and running soon. For more information please call Angela Elizabeth Nursery on 0131 333 1949.

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EKCO’s top tips for hosting the perfect barbecue As the warmer weather begins to kick in and the nights become longer our thoughts start to turn to entertaining close friends and family. Good conversation, chilled wine and sumptuous barbecued food. So, to put you in the mood and get the juices flowing here are some top tips from EKCO to make your barbecue sizzle.

Charcoal or gas – First things first, what type of barbecue should you buy? Charcoal barbecues, the choice of purists, are cheaper and the charcoal permeates every inch of the food to impart that traditional chargrilled flavour. They also tend to take up less space than a gas barbecue so storage in the winter months is easier. On the downside they take a bit more practice when cooking as the heat remains pretty constant so you need make sure you keep turning your food to ensure even cooking throughout. A gas barbecue on the other hand won’t give you that authentic outdoor taste but on the plus side they can be fired up quickly and the temperature is easily controlled.

Your outdoor space – A well laid patio area is ideal for entertaining. Plenty of seating around a table to keep the company close together for the witty repartee is a must. When the sun goes down you want to make sure the party continues. By replacing your existing sliding patio doors for

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Over a dozen residents of West Lothian will be treading the boards at the King’s Theatre, Edinburgh, this month as part of Showcase Musical Productions’ performance of “Showcase 25.” Showcase is celebrating its 25th anniversary in style! Showcase 25 will be a musical extravaganza paying tribute to Showcase past, present and future, featuring a selection of numbers from the likes of Les Miserables, Wicked, Queen, Adele and The Beatles. Cast member Susan Broadfoot, from Mid Calder, said, “I have re-joined Showcase (after a gap of many years) to take part in Showcase 25. It is a great company to be part of, raising money for Macmillan and having fun on stage too. There has always been a “big family” feel to Showcase which is unique and it’s great to have been made welcome again. It’s lovely to see quite a few of the old faces, but it’s brilliant to see so many talented and enthusiastic young people, who will ensure a long and exciting future for this wonderful company.” While everyone involved performs in Showcase because of their love of the theatre, there is a very serious side. Showcase is an important fundraiser for Macmillan Cancer Support in Scotland, having raised over £220,000 to date. Director Andy Johnston said, “Each and every one of our cast gives so freely of their talents and time all to benefit Macmillan Cancer Support – I often remind the cast that as a company, we are in a very special position that we have a hobby than can genuinely change someone else’s life – and what can be more important than that?”

With 310,000 people diagnosed with cancer in the UK every year, many of the cast and supporters of Showcase have been affected by cancer and have first-hand experience of the support Macmillan gives. Jayne Forbes, Macmillan Cancer Support Fundraising Manager, Edinburgh said, “We are extremely grateful to Showcase for their considerable support to date. They have raised an incredible amount of money which has helped us make a real difference to the lives of people affected by cancer. In Edinburgh there are 53 specialist Macmillan nurses and health care professionals, helping people living with cancer and their families receive essential medical, practical and emotional support. None of this would be possible without supporters like Showcase. 98% of our funding comes from public donations. Quite simply, we couldn’t provide our services without the support of local people.” Showcase 25 - King’s Theatre, Edinburgh, Fri 29th to Sat 30th May 2015 Evenings 7.30pm, Saturday matinee 2.30pm 0131 529 6000 or 0131 529 6005 (Group bookings) www.edtheatres.com/showcase. Tickets from £15.75

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The Scottish Newfoundland Club donated over £100 worth of essential foods to West Lothian Food Bank last month, as well as the Easter Eggs as a treat for the children. The Club spoke with the staff there and found they were still in need of much more, in particular UHT Milk, Tinned Potatoes and Sugar. The food donated by the Club amounted to 495

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Local food with a story kitchen herb garden consisting of mainly hardy woody herbs but James is looking to expand it – “It depends how much space I can persuade the gardeners to let me have for my herbs!” he says. A current project is to find a local jam supplier. “The challenge is that we need it in mini jars for breakfast trays, but it’s not economical for small producers to supply in tiny pots. We’re working on a solution and will probably fill them ourselves on site. The important thing is the product itself.”

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“We live in God’s larder here in Scotland, we don’t need to go elsewhere for food.” So says executive Chef James Thomson of the Marriott Dalmahoy, who believes passionately in sourcing local food. Happily, Marriott central now encourage their regional hotels to source as much food as possible from their local areas. “It’s an exciting challenge to create our menus from local sources.” For James, this means firstly around Edinburgh and West Lothian, then the Central Belt, then the rest of Scotland for anything not available closer home. “I don’t go out of Scotland though; there’s no need, we have such fantastic food right here,” he enthuses. They currently use Scottish beef - from Orkney - but are in the process of sourcing beef from even closer home, from Lord Morton’s own herd grazed on the estate at Dalmahoy. “I always personally visit the farm when sourcing food. We get to speak to the farmers themselves and to see where the animals are grazing.” This is important because as he explains, due to a food labelling loophole, meat labelled as Scottish does not necessarily have to be bred here; it may have been raised elsewhere and imported, and so long as it has spent a minimal time grazing here before going to the abattoir it can be labelled as Scottish. The hotel’s Human Resources Manager, Dara, is a registered apiarist and is in the process of setting up bee hives on the estate. Once fully in production, the hotel will be using the honey (branded “Dalmahoney”) in the kitchen and on guests’ breakfast trays. They expect the first batch within the next couple of years. Also on site is a

While they are rightly proud of their the fine-dining Rosette Pentland Restaurant, the Dalmahoy caters for all occasions and have a casual restaurant, Zest, as well as their “5, 10 and 20” bar menus i.e. food that can be prepared in 5 minutes, 10 minutes or 20 minutes. The restaurant menus are changed seasonally.

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Cyrenians Farm at Kirknewton A new veggie box scheme with a difference If you haven’t got space, time or inclination to tend a vegetable garden, the next best thing has to be getting food that has been grown within a couple of miles of your home and delivered fresh. And even better, grown on a farm that is a social enterprise, a rehabilitation community for young people (16-30) who need support, usually as a result of family relationship breakdown, drug or alcohol issues or a mental health problem, as they are on their way back into society... The small farm in Kirknewton owned by the charity Edinburgh Cyrenians is hoping to launch a vegetable box scheme in mid-June to make their produce available to nearby residents. The farm produces a range of staple vegetables, salad and fruit under the care of farm manager Rob Davidson, two full time employees and a team of volunteers. The rural environment is safe and secluded for vulnerable young people to progress their rehabilitation and learn new skills. Produce is currently sold via Balerno Farmers’ Market and a couple of shops in Edinburgh, but the proposed box scheme would put the produce right in the village – boxes will be available for collection from the community Green Room on Kirknewton Main Street. Boxes will include seasonal vegetables and fruit grown on the farm with salad year-round from their large poly houses. The farm produces jams, chutney and hundreds of free-range eggs every week.

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Rob is exploring the possibility of turning the farm into a Community Supported Agriculture project – a scheme where members of the community buy into the farm and get a share of the produce - a great way for the community to work together and k enjoy local produce.

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Our food shopping has almost lost touch with the seasonal production of the basic ingredients. The supermarkets do remind us - announcing in April that new season Jersey Royals are in store, or that these are the first Scottish strawberries - but otherwise it’s by promotions for “summer sizzles” or “winter comfort food.” Even so these need a little checking by looking out of the window because the weather and day length will often tell you it’s not yet whatever season the marketers hope it is! By May we can buy new season vegetables grown in Britain: finger carrots, peas, spring greens, salad leaves, spinach and asparagus. Food usually tastes better from local growers because it’s harvested when ready and brought to your plate more quickly - not, as with much fruit grown abroad, picked in the anticipation that the long trip to your kitchen will give it time to ripen. Around us in West Lothian there are several suppliers whose whole business is local food. Some deliver boxes of produce, others you buy on site. Some shops for example MacIver at Currie will have marmalade oranges and damsons when the supermarkets do not. On the A71 at Burnwynd the tiny shop sells potatoes and other veg but also duck eggs. On the edge of East Calder the small holding growing leeks, cabbage, neeps and really good potatoes sells their own and other people’s produce. They are open when the huge carrot sign is up beside the road. Grow Wild in Broxburn, The Whole Shebag in West Calder and Fruit n Veg to You in Livingston do veg box deliveries. You receive regular supplies of fresh fruit and veg which change as the growing season progresses. The Cyrenians at their farm and orchard in Humbie Holdings, Kirknewton, grow a wide range of fruit, veg and herbs. They also keep

hens and bees and sell lemon curd, jams and chutneys made from farm produce. Some of their production goes to the market in Morningside (every 3rd Saturday in the month, next dates May 16th and June 20th) and they are planning to start a local weekly box scheme. This will be distributed from The Green Room in Kirknewton. See their questionnaire at www.surveymonkey. com/s/3HR7K7B There are hopes that the local community could become more involved in growing fresh foods and that the Cyrenians could become part of a Community Supported Agriculture Farm. “Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a partnership between farmers and the local community. Benefits are enjoyed by all sides: farmers for instance can receive a more stable and secure income and closer connection with their community, and consumers can benefit by eating fresh healthy food, feeling more connected to the land where their food is grown and learning new skills.” Over the hills from us at Whitmuir the farm has a restaurant, art gallery and food shop. Children can feed the hens and see the food growing. Plants are for sale and the range of menus in the restaurant prove that ethically sourced food just tastes good! The monthly farmers’ market at Balerno (every 2nd Saturday in the month, next dates are May 9th & June 13th) has bread, cheese, meat, preserves and vegetables all from small local producers. The Saturday farmers’ market under the castle in Edinburgh has a wonderful selection of the best Scottish food, everything grown within 50 miles of us (except the coffee and tea). Shopping like this is a social event; it’s interesting to talk to the people who know all about their produce. They can explain how to get the best from unfamiliar cuts of meat or give recipes for different vegetables. Buying local keeps you in touch with the seasons and helps you be in control of the quality of the food you eat.

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Asparagus with new potatoes Best with British asparagus and potatoes 1kg asparagus 1kg small new potatoes (Ayrshire are good) 6 slices Parma or other finely sliced ham 400g unsalted butter melted Lemon juice Method: Wash the asparagus and snap off the tough piece of stem. Keep these for soup. Tie the stems into 6 bundles. Rubber bands are fine for this. Wash the potatoes and scrape if you wish. Put potatoes and tough bits of stalk in a deep pan and cover with water bring to the boil and then stand the asparagus bundles on top. Cover, use foil if the pan is not tall enough, and continue cooking 15 minutes or till asparagus is tender. Remove it and carefully wrap the bundles in the ham. Drain the potatoes (keep the water and stalks for soup) and arrange everything on a serving dish. Pour some of the butter over the vegetables and put the rest in a warm jug with lemon juice. Serve with crusty beard to mop up the juices.

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and Useful Information Friday 8th & Saturday 9th May Evening of Music with Toccata Ladies Choir Howden Park Centre, 7.30pm. Tickets held at £10. See www.toccataladieschoir.co.uk for more details

Sunday 10th May 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! Inveralmond Community High School, Livingston. 10.30am – 1pm. www.jackandjillmarket.co.uk

Saturday 16th May Almond Park Orienteering Event Come and celebrate the opening of the new orienteering course at Almond Park and have fun learning how to orienteer with this introduction for all. Suitable for: All Meet: Almond Park Time: Drop in between 2-4pm. Cost: Free.

Saturday 23rd May Food For Free Spring has arrived; let’s make the most of nature’s larder! Come take a walk through Almondell and find out where tasty wild foods can be found. Suitable for: Al. Meet: Almondell Visitor Centre Time: 2pm-3.30pm. Cost: £3.55 adult, £2.40 child.

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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 up to date listing.

Saturday 30th May West Lothian Highland Games and British Pipe Band Championships Balbardie Park, Bathgate. Great family entertainment. Tickets at the gate Adults £12, children £5, under 5s free. Parking onsite £5. Or get early bird family pass for £20. See pages 14-15 for full details.

Sunday 31st May to Saturday 6th June Mid Calder Children’s Gala Celebrations start with Fun Sunday 31st May. See article on page 9.

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 Wed. Monday & Friday – 9.00am to 5.30pm. Tuesday & Thursday – 9.00am to 8.00pm. Wednesday – 10.30am to 5.30pm. Saturday – 9.00am to 1.00pm. Please note Registration Services are now available by appointment only. Monday – 2.00 to 4.30. Wednesday – 10.30 to 12.30. Friday – 2.00 to 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.

Each week at the Green Room, Kirknewton Mondays: 3.30pm - 5pm Face to face, a life skills course for children. 6 - 7pm keyboard lessons. Tuesdays: 9am - 1pm Drop in. 10.30am Bookbugs Wednesdays: 9am - 1pm Drop in. Half price teas and coffees for over 60s. Cards, dominoes, board games. 6.30pm Family book club. Thursdays: 9am - 1pm Drop in. 1.30pm - 2pm Kirknewton babies Group. 2.30pm – 3pm Bookbugs Fridays: 9.30am - 1pm Access 2 Employment Job Club and Appointments. 10am -12pm Financial inclusion network. 6pm - 8pm Youth Club.

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The world of Warhammer may be something you simply don’t understand, but if you have a boy aged 8 to grown up with a propensity for gaming, modelling and general geekiness, you are very likely to be acquainted with this fantasy world. And if you are that said boy, you will be delighted to know that we at Potter Around are approved suppliers of the Warhammer and Warhammer 40K models, paints and accessories. We have a large supply in stock and can order anything in quickly (with no postage costs). We also have a fantastic shed given over to the realm of boys and their models, tables set up with boards for gaming and painting stations. We have a number of models that can be borrowed for playing. Every Saturday 2-4pm the ‘shed’ opens and the world of Warhammer comes to West Lothian. There are a number of lads well versed in the world who can show any ‘newbies’ the ropes – give you tips on painting, explain the rules of the game etc. We are the only venue in West Lothian to both sell models and have a well appointed space in which to play, offering help and advice for those wanting access to this mysterious and fantastic world.

It’s a game of strategy Pop in anytime to check out the stock and come along on a Saturdays to have some fun. There will be painting competitions from time to time so look out for these. All we ask is that you buy your supplies from us. The games we play and the majority of models kept in stock are 40K based but we have Fantasy Models too and well as rule books and complete sets and of course, we can order anything in including all the paints and accessories. Warhammer is a great hobby for a young lad to take up if you are looking for something new to occupy your child as it keeps the brain active, involves a lot of strategy and does not involve a screen of any kind. And if you are more of a modeller than a gamer, you can order tools and paints and model to your heart’s content with plenty space and no worries about making a mess in your parent’s home! Call if you want more details or pop in to check us out. Potter Around, Overton Farm, Kirknewton, West Lothian, EH27 8DD

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East Calder Youth Club

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

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

Lothian Running Club

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

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

EAST CALDER Pre-birth Yoga East Calder Community Centre. Wed 5.15pm – 6.45pm. 6 week programme starts 24 September. For more details: 07767 777044 or ruth@sukha.co.uk

Forget-Me-Not Café 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 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 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.

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 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 Paul Garrad on 0797 959 2674. Let’s put the fun back into football. All welcome.

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

East Calder Ladies’ Circle

New Mums Group

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

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

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. Call Jean Gilchrist 01506 880367

East Calder Playgroup Now located in East Calder Community Centre. Mon-Fri 9am-11am 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 Mon 6.30 – 7.30pm and 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 every month. Drop in for advice & support 1.30–3.30pm

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

East Calder Needlecraft Club We are a group of ladies who would like to invite you to our weakly Thursday meetings, between 7 and 9.30 pm in the Community Centre. We enjoy a range of needlecrafts including cross stitch, embroidery, knitting, crochet, sewing. Friendly tuition given. Our members range in age from 18 to 80. Outings include a trip to Hobby Craft in Glasgow, S.E.C.C. Also away day trips - something to please everyone. Tea and biscuits provided.

KIRKNEWTON Kirknewton Babies Music Group The Green Room. Thursdays, 1.30 – 2.15pm. Songs, stories and rhymes just for the little ones. Meet other Mum’s & make new friends.

Kirknewton Youth Group The Green Room. Fridays 6-8pm. For P7+

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

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.

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clubs & classes 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.

Daytime Pilates Classes Thursdays in Kirknewton Village Hall: 9.10am to 10.00am. 10.10am to 11.00am for beginners. For more details contact elise@ ekpilates.co.uk. You’ll also find me on facebook.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

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/

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

Kirknewton Runners Meet at Kirknewton Park every Monday at 19.30

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

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.

Simply Play Kaspars Out of School Care for Kirknewton. Kirknewton Primary School. Mon – Thu 3.15-6.00pm, Fri 12.30 – 6.00. Call 07871 791000

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.

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.

MID CALDER 5th West Lothian Mid Calder Cub Group Mid Calder Institute Hall. Thursdays 7.20 to 8.30. New cubs welcome. Aged betweem 9 – 10 years. Please contact Vroni on 07900 907297.

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.

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.

Star Harmonies Musical Theatre School. Mid Calder Institue Hall.Tuesdays 10-3011am- Baby Starz; 11-15-11-45am- Little Starz. Other classes in Polbeth. Black Bull Inn Thursdays 6:10-7:10pm Liv’n Harmoneez Kids/Teenz Choir; 7:30-9:30pm The Liv’n Harmony Singers adult choir. Contact 07545 178310 for more information. See www. starharmonies.co.uk email: starharmonies.musicworkshops@ gmail.com

Mid Calder Mother and Baby Group Institute Hall, Tuesdays Drop in 10am-12pm. Newborn to Walking, £1 per baby, all welcome. Please e-mail midcalderbabygroup@ gmail.com for more details or find us on facebook

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.

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.

Welcome Café Glenalmond Hall. Every Tuesday 10am-12noon. This is a Fair Trade Café 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.

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-caldercolts.org.

Mid Calder Mother & Toddler Group Institute Hall, Tuesdays and Thursdays 9am-11am. £1.50 per child per session, all welcome. Please e-mail midcalderbabygroup@ gmail.com for more details.

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.

Kirknewton Play Group

Yoga Classes

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.

Masonic Hall. Wednesday evening class 7.30 -9pm. Contact Linda Bibby 01506 884115. www.wholebodybalance.co.uk

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

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Choral Highlights Ladies’ Choir

Church of Scotland

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)

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

POLBETH Star Harmonies Musical Theatre School Polbeth Harwood Church Mondays: Drama: 6-6-40pm- P1-3; 6-45-7-25pm- P4-7; 7-30-8-10pm- S1+ Dance: 6-6-30pm- Nursery-P2; 6-30-7-30pm-S1+; 7-30-8-10pmP3-P7. Tuesdays: 3-15-3-45pm- Baby Starz; 3-50-4-20pm- Little Starz; 4-20-5pm- Little Harmoneez. Other classes in Mid Calder. Contact 07545 178310 for more information. See www starharmonies.co.uk email: starharmonies.musicworkshops@ gmail.com

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 info on 01506 435708.

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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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

Uphall Station Creative Play Meets in Uphall Station Institute Hall. Tues 1-3pm and Thurs 9.3011.15am. Parents/carers of babies/toddlers age 0-5 very welcome. Supported by SureStart. Different play activities every week.

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

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 6.167.30pm Scouts Thurs 6.30-8pm. Girls and boys 10.5 - 14 yrs. Contact Jean Walkinshaw 01506 873638.

West Calder Walking Group Every Thurs at 12.30. Meet outside the Co-op, West Calder Main Street. Walk approx 1 hr then coffee/tea stop to finish. Call 01506 871773 for more info.

CHURCHES Polbeth Harwood Church Service 11:15 am every Sunday. West Kirk of Calder Service 9:45 am every Sunday. Minister: Rev Dr Jonanda Groenewald, 8 Manse Court, East Calder EH53 0HF. Tel 01506 884802 KONECT

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Accountant/Bookkeeping AKT Bookkeeping

Aerials Aerial Man

Architect Plan It Design

Attractions/Days Out Newliston House

Barber TJ’s Barbers

Bathrooms 1st Choice Living Bathgate Bathroom Studio Ekco

12 35 27

Beauty Beauty @ No. 20A Lisa Blair Beauty Therapy

20 21

Bowling Club East Calder Bowling Club

Builder Almond Building Company Build-It Madison Garrad

39 49 25

Building Surveyor David Hastings

Car Bodywork Bodyshop Edinburgh

Car Sales Colin Nixon Hermiston Motors

56 28

Car Service & Repair Autocare Solutions Chips Away Colin Nixon Hermiston Motors Kirknewton Garage

41 39 56 28 7

Caravan Service & Repair Pumpherston Autocentre

Carpets & Flooring P F Flooring

Children’s Nursery ABC Private Nursery Angela Elizabeth Nursery

8 23

Chiropody/Podiatry Barefoot Chiropody and Podiatry Livingston Chiropody & Podiatry Chiropractor ABC Chiropractic Cleaning Services C and W Cleaning Services Strata Cleaning Ltd Complementary Therapies Access 2 Balance

20 18 5 49 16 5

Computer Services Sort My Pc Sprint Computers

6 17

Dance Supplies Highland Dance Shop

Dentist Balerno Dental Care Currie Dental Care No9 Dentist

19 18 21

Painter/Decorator Braekirk Decorator’s DM Decorators Nu Walls

33 49 39

Double Glazing Repair DC Double Glazing

Pet Services Milrig Kennels

Plastering Nu Walls

Plumbing Services EPH Kesson Plumbing and Heating Livingston Plumbing Company

12 5 16

Property Maintenance Cleaning and Maintenance LHS Property Maintenance

36 49

Public House Black Bull The Grapes Bistro

2 29

Restaurant Al Borgo Marriott Dalmahoy Sky Kitchen

45 43 45

Roofing Simply Roofing Thomson Roofing Services

5 30

Soft Furnishings Style Rite Blinds

Storage Unit Storage Containers

Takeaway Sky Kitchen

Tattoo Removal Tatta Ltd

Dressmaking/Alterations Katrin Design Nota Bene

8 8

Electrician A&A Electrical Riddell Electrical Services Simply Electrical

33 25 31

Florist Quite Contrary Vicky’s flowers

21 21

Food & Groceries Fruit & Veg To You

Foot Care Foot Clinic

Garage Doors Max’s Garage Doors Ltd

Garden & Landscaping ARG Landscaping Beatson’s D Greaves Riccarton Garden Centre SG Garden Services

25 10 31 17 4

Glazier R McNeill Joiner & Glazer

Golf Club Baberton Golf Club Marriott Dalmahoy

13 43

Hairdresser Jane & Friends Handyman 1st Call Handyman

Taxi & Private Hire Murieston & Mid Calder Private Hire

4 6

Telecoms Services John McGraw Telephone Engineer

Heating Services Kesson Plumbing and Heating L & S Heating Mech A Tech

5 25 10

Tiling B. Edwards Tiling Service With A Tile Tile-a-ramic

30 39 33

Joiner Craigcrook Joinery Geoff Vinter Joinery R McNeill Joiner & Glazer

33 34 16

Tree Surgery Maxwell Tree Care

Kitchens Alba Kitchens Ekco Ian Merriman S & S Home Improvements UV Kitchen Wraps

34 27 33 55 13

Vet Albyn Veterinary Centre Pentland Veterinary Clinic

37 36

Wedding Services Nota Bene Quite Contrary Vicky’s flowers

8 21 21

Locksmith 1st Call Locksmith West Lothian Locksmith

4 10

Window Cleaning Gordon Scott Window Cleaning Suburban Window Clnr

16 25

Mobility Ableworld Med-Ecosse

11 24

Oven Cleaner Shiny Bright Ovens The Clean Team

Windows 1st Choice Living DC Double Glazing Red Hot Windows

12 39 31

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