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M ess ag e f rom t h e e d ito r e learnt about reed W beds this month and the way that they can be used

to deal with West Lothian’s contaminated mine water – a small local company installs and maintains them and is taking the process a step further – see the article on page 8. I enjoyed a lovely afternoon stroll around Malleny Gardens in Balerno this month on a rare sunny-(ish) day! Although it’s just down the road in Balerno I had never visited before, and I believe it’s important to thoroughly explore your local area, so I’m glad to have ticked this one off at last! Have a read of the article on pages 8-9 where I’ve been looking a bit into the history of Malleny House, then do take the time to visit the gardens! August is back-to-school and get-organised-for uni month, so we have some articles on that theme, including a new Thought for the Month column - as well of course as all the regulars. Thanks for reading Konect and for supporting local businesses and people.

FEATUREs Cleaning West Lothian’s Mine Water 08 “Twa dogs at ance , but naething mair” 26 REGULARS 22 36 48

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Reed beds also form a natural habitat for wildlife. Both photos of an installation at Cuthill, Addiewell..

Cleaning West Lothian's Mine Water A Sustainable Solution by Laura Bilton

Kirknewton resident Derrick Emms has invented a natural river-cleaning product ... made out of the waste material from a contaminated mine water cleaning process.

nodules on the roots) act like a net structure to catch the sediment. In fifteen days the water has passed through the reed bed and is clear at the other end. There is no machinery, no spare parts, no electricity, and the only maintenance needed is for Derrick to cut back on any overgrown reed beds in his specially designed boat in order to keep the water flowing.

Yes, you read that correctly – it’s a double whammy of using waste from one cleaning process to remove pollution from another. Innovative and elegant, it has won Derrick’s company a Small Business Research Initiative (SMRI) prize to allow him to continue researching the process. One of the legacies of West Lothian’s mining history is an ochre red, contaminated waste water called mine water, which still poses contamination problems today. Derrick has championed the use of reed beds as a sustainable solution for treating this water. The reed beds can be installed at roughly the same cost as automated water treatment machines, which require electricity to work and expensive maintenance, and they work on a gravity feed basis - the mine water contaminated by sediment enters at one end of the reed bed and passes through the roots of the reeds. Rhizones (small

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However, Derrick has further expanded this process by continuing work that he first researched in 2002 with a fellow student. The ochre sediment caught by the reeds was collected, dried, mixed with concrete and formed into pellets. Ochre has a number of potential useful applications, but these pellets were found however to have too high a pH value to have any real use. Derrick found that if he used clay instead of concrete the pH was neutral, and the iron in these pellets attract phosphates. So this “waste product” from one sustainable solution for water treatment actually turned out to be a sewage water treatment system to help remove phosphates from the environment. Phosphates contribute to algal blooms and weeds which can eventually lead to clogged, dead rivers. These Phos-Fate pellet media are what won Derrick the SBRI prize. Derrick set up his Sustainable Water Company business while studying Environmental Protection and Management at the Scottish Agricultural College (SAC). He graduated in 2004 after working on reed bed projects for Scottish Water. He started applying for industry jobs, but

there were small numbers of specialist jobs in his field, and after not getting any interviews, Derrick was motivated to start his own business. He says it has been a “massive uphill struggle” but he’s poured his considerable passion and energy into his company and is now starting to reap the benefits.

“There is no machinery, no spare parts, no electricity, and the only maintenance needed is for Derrick to cut back on any overgrown reed beds in his specially designed boat.” Derrick’s main goal is contributing to beautiful, natural flowing rivers with sustainable water management. With hard work, investment in his company, sacrifice and focus on his core business Derrick is definitely well on the way to achieving his goal. For more information see: www.sustainablewatercompany.co.uk

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Malleny House

“Twa dogs at ance, but naething mair” Hunting rules at Malleny, Balerno by Helen-Jane Shearer

If General Thomas Scott, proprietor of Malleny House, Balerno, could time-travel 200 years to be with us now, he could wade right into the current hunting debate. He had his own rules published – in the form of a poem – for anyone hunting on his Malleny estate, and judging by the poem he wouldn’t have been in favour of relaxing the current regulations... The poem was published in 1819 by James Thomson, or “Jamie Tamson the weaver poet of Kinleith”, who enjoyed the patronage of General Thomas Scott, the fourth Scott laird to own Malleny House. The poem is entitled “Rules to be observed by those who hunt or course on the property of General Thomas Scott of Malleny.” It refers to hares not foxes but General Scott was of the opinion that two dogs was plenty: “Twa dogs at ance, but naething mair,/ will be allow’d to chase a hare;/ and naun maun kep her in the face,/When close the dogs they do her chase.” At the time, Malleny House commanded an estate of some 3000 acres. There are very few buildings still standing in this area which pre-date the manufacturing heydey of the Water of Leith corridor, but Malleny House is one of them. Long before mills and manufacturing arrived here in the 18th century, there was a small number of large estates and local residents were almost all employed in agriculture on them.

The earliest known owners of Malleny, from 1478, were the fantastically-named Knychtsoune family and evidence of a very old building is present in the current house: set into the fireplace in the kitchen is an armorial panel and a datestone from 1589, originally from over the entrance of an earlier house. The initials WK and JL, for William Knychtsoune and his wife Joneta Livingstone de Belstane, are carved into the date stone. The estate changed hands several times, and the present house is thought to have been built in the 1630s by Sir James Murray of Kilbaberton, James VI’s Master of Works and one of the first men in Scotland to be called an architect. He was granted land at Juniper Green, designed and built Baberton House, drew up the plans for Parliament House in Edinburgh and was in charge of works at Linlithgow Palace. He built Malleny House near where the Bavelaw Burn runs into the Water of Leith, looking east over the fields – a view that has since become obscured by woodland. Malleny soon changed hands again; in 1647 it was purchased by a William Scott, and remained in the Scott family until 1882. There are yew trees in the gardens today that are 400 years old, and must have been planted either by Murray or by early generations of the Scotts. There have been few external changes to the house since it was built nearly 400 years ago; General Thomas Scott added an oval drawing room wing in 1810, and the castellated kitchen wing, and apparently it had a thatched roof at one point in its history.

The grounds however have undergone extensive change, with each subsequent owner and tenant developing them in their own way. Today, the house, garden and associated woodland are owned by the National Trust for Scotland. The house itself is privately leased and can’t be entered, but the gardens are worth a visit. The main feature is the walled garden which pre-dates even the current house – an earlier house it thought to have been built within the walls – but it has been changed many times. It is divided across the middle by an ancient yew hedge, and enclosed on one side by lawns which were once used for croquet and other lawn games, as evidenced by the sloping edges. Malleny has a remarkable collection of roses which has National Collection status. There is a Victorian glasshouse within the walled garden, and a 17th century sundial. Elsewhere in the grounds are various elements of wrought ironwork designed by tenant Sir Thomas Gibson-Carmichael in the late 19th century, and a doocot near the front of the house. There is a Scott burial vault in the grounds, closed since 1884 after the house passed out of the possession of the family, and access is difficult nowdays as it is in unmaintained woodland.

Victorian glasshouse The gardens look lovely this time of year and are looked after by just two gardeners for the National Trust for Scotland. A group called “Friends of Malleny” who used to help unfortunately no longer exists.

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Excitement, Empire and Independence - Thomas Scott was born on Christmas day and lived to the age of 97, spending his working life with the British Army. It seems safe to say he hardly had a dull moment!. During the battles of Saratoga Scott sneaked in disguise through American lines hiding despatches in his rifle barrel asking for help, earning him a generous pension for life despite the defeats leading to American independence. Scott was attached to a large group of allied native American Indian warriors not long after the war between Britain and the Cherokee Nation. In India, Scott fought in one of the armies of the commercial East India Company against the Kingdom of Mysore; on returning from India he was captured by a French privateer off the English coast and ransomed! After such an eventful life he lived at Malleny House, active in the Army and then gradually retiring to his Balerno home. Did he find Malleny a peaceful and welcome retreat, or did he miss the action of his younger days? He died here in 1842.

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including the roof. This can cause issues with over-heating in the summer and a lack of warmth in the colder months. A sunroom on the other hand is more of a traditional room structure with solid walls and a solid roof. There is also the option to have one, two or even three walls replaced with traditional sliding doors or even bi-fold doors which are fully extendable. The roof will always be of a solid structure however, although it can be enhanced even further by adding a cupola. A conservatory is generally used either as a dining room or lounge but a sunroom is much more adaptable depending on what you need the extra space for. Yes it can be a man-cave or a she-shed if that’s what you want but it can also be a brand new dining kitchen, bedroom or even a gym. For that added touch of luxury a sunroom can even be used to house a pool, hot tub or sauna – branches and snow not included! Finally how many of us would love to work from home thus avoiding the dreaded commute but need a completely separate space away from domestic life? A sunroom is the perfect solution. You can have the best of both worlds and if you usually enjoy a Friday drink in a bar near the office you can do what many people on Shed of the Year have done by converting your shed into a pub. Although you may then see rather more of the neighbours than you’d bargained for.

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Meh, a wordless picture book about depression by Deborah Malcolm How do you talk about mental health issues without sounding preachy? By not using any words! Meh is a wordless picture book designed to facilitate discussion about depression with children from a young age. A book launch event, open and free to the public, will be held at the Waterstones in Livingston at 1pm on Sunday, 2 August. Both children and adults are welcome to come hear Livingston-based author/illustrator Deborah Malcolm discuss her creative process and involve the kids in interactive activities. A graduate of Abertay Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Computer Arts program, Deborah was inspired to create a book about depression by hearing Neil Gaiman speak about moving away from conventional stories. Having personal experience with the illness, she wanted to help others with imagery so others may understand it better. When she saw the lack of picture books addressing this potentially debilitating illness, she was even more set on completing Meh. Deborah says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;[Mental illness] is a difficult subject to talk about, and can be complex for a sufferer to describe. Meh was designed to be completely wordless so that the reader can come to their own conclusion of what they think depression is. It is different for everyone. It is also a tool for parents, guardians and teachers to use to teach children about mental health. I hope it will engage them in discussion about mental illnesses so that they might have a better chance of tackling them in the future and reduce the stigma surrounding it.â&#x20AC;? Contact: Rachel Noorda ThunderStone Books, tel 07825 483348.

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The Union Canal meanders through West Lothian taking in historic Linlithgow – ideal for a café stop and the spectacular Avon and Almond Aqueducts. National Cycle routes 75 and 76 traverse West Lothian. Route 75 (which links Glasgow and Edinburgh) includes a lengthy cycling path from East Calder, through Livingston, Bathgate and Armadale. There are numerous points of interest and refreshment stops along Route 75 including at Almond Valley Heritage Centre, Bathgate and Livingston town centres. For the more seasoned road cyclist, there are an infinite number of route options in West Lothian incorporating a variety of terrain from long drags and shorter, steeper climbs, flatter terrain to the east of West Lothian around Kirkliston, and of course some leg testers in the “Bathgate Alps”.

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

and Useful Information Summer Tours of Kirk of Calder: From May to September, 2 - 4 o’clock the Church is open free of charge to visitors, guided tours are available, although visitors are free to look around on their own or simply enjoy the peace and tranquillity. Kirk of Calder on Main Street, Mid Calder was built in 1541 replacing an earlier 12th century church; a stone Celtic cross from the original building and carved circa 1160 can be seen in the present church. The reformer John Knox is believed to have preached both inside and outside the Church, James Paraffin Young and his family were regular attendees and the composer Fredrick Chopin is known to have visited. The interior of Kirk of Calder is a stunning mix of pre reformation and Victorian architecture and the skills of a number of stone masons over the years is evident. A number of memorials to the Sandiland family illustrate the long association the Lords Torphichen have had with the Church. The Church has links to the Robert the Bruce, Mary Queen of Scots, the Covananters and Witch Trials. Kirk of Calder has a number of striking stain glass windows depicting a variety of biblical scenes and considered to be of the highest quality, two sets were gifted the family of Paraffin Young.

Daily until Sunday 18th August Dibbles and Nibbles at Almond Valley Heritage Centre. Garden & food related special activities for the school holidays. See www.almondvalley.co.uk for full details.

Daily until Sunday 23rd August Big Summer Challenge. Discover more about West Lothian’s Country Parks by taking up the Big Summer Challenge. Information from any of the three Country Parks (Polkemmet, Beecraigs or Almondell & Calderwood). Drop in to the Visitor Centre at any of the three Country Parks between 9am – 4.30pm. Free.

Saturday 29th August Bat Walk. An after-dark walk with the Rangers looking and listening for bats and other creatures of the night! Suitable for all. Time: Details on booking. Cost: £3.55 adult, £2.40 child. Booking essential, call the Rangers on 01506 882254, email almondell&calderwood@westlothian.gov.uk

Sunday 30th August Companion Dog Show at Humbie Holdings, nr Wilkieston, from 12 noon. In aid of Edinburgh and Lothian Prostate Cancer Group. See page 44 for details.

Sunday 30th August Polbeth and West Calder Community Gardens – Harvest Festival. A fun event for all the family, woodland walks, craft activities, scavenger hunts, chicken tractor, teas coffees and home baking. More details closer to the date on FacebookPolbeth and West Calder Community Gardens. Suitable for all. Meet: Garden for Life, Limefield Road, West Calder Time: See Facebook Page. Cost: FREE. Oakbank Bowling Club, Oakbank Road, East Calder, EH53 0BT. Tel: 01506 880023. Sunday 2nd August - Presidents Invitational Sunday 9th August - Works Round Robin Sunday 23rd August - Bill Grieves Triples Sunday 30th August - Top Ten Trophy Women v Men

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

Library Information East Calder Library Main Street, East Calder, EH53 0EJ 01506 883633 or email: eastcalder.lib@westlothian.gov.uk Opening times: The library opening times have recently changed. See new hours below. East Calder Library: Mon & Fri 10am – 5pm, Tues 10am-3pm, Wed 11am-4pm, Thurs 12pm-7pm, Sat 10am-1pm. 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. Bookgroup: 1st Tuesday and last Thursday each month at 6.45-7.45pm. 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. Drop-in Employment based computer class: every Thursday from 10.00-12.00, open to everyone.

Pumpherston Library Drumshoreland Road, Pumpherston, EH53 0LF T: 01506 280996. E: pumpherston.lib@westlothian.gov.uk Opening times: Monday – 14.00 to 17.00. Wednesday – 14.30 to 16.30. Thursday – 14.00 to 18.00.

Community Councils East Calder and District Community Council meet the first Tuesday of every month (except July) at 19:00 in East Calder Community Education Centre. Tues 2nd June, Tues 4th Aug, Tues 8th Sept. Kirknewton Community Council meet on the second Tuesday of each month (except July) at 6.45pm in the Green Room on the Main Street. All welcome. Mid Calder Community Council meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7.30pm (except July and August) in Institute Hall, 15 Market Street, Mid Calder. Pumpherston Community Council meet on the first Tuesday of each month at Pumpherston and Uphall Station Community Primary School at 7pm ~ All meetings are open to the public and we would be delighted to see you. http://www. pumpherstoncc.org/

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

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 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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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. Please contact 01506 882427 for more information.

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

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

5th West Lothian Mid Calder Cub Group Mid Calder Institute Hall. Thursdays 7.20 to 8.30. New cubs welcome. Aged betweem 8 – 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 at Kirknewton Park every Monday at 19.30

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.

Hatton Sports Club

The Willows Playgroup

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

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.

Kirknewton Stompers

Welcome Café

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.

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.

Kirknewton Runners

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 Art and craft studio at Overton Farm, Kirknewton EH27 8DD. Drop in anytime for ceramic painting and decopatch or have fun playing with clay. Book both adults and children’s parties in a wide range of arts and crafts. Open the first Tuesday of each month for those who prefer evening. Book into one of our many workshops including candle making, potter’s wheel, felting, jewllery and glass fusion. Regular classes include oil painting for both adults and children and our Kids Art Club on a Friday afternoon as well as the Warhammer Club on a Saturday afternoon. We take commission for painted pottery and artwork and we have a gift shop selling hand made items from jewellery through to art. Look out for our summer workshops running for children through the holidays. For more information call 01506 238961, email chat@potteraround.co.uk. www.potteraround.co.uk www.facebook.com/PotterAround

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.

MID CALDER

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.

Yoga Classes 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. KONECT

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)

Mid Calder

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.

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

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

Mobility Ableworld Med-Ecosse

29 16

Oven Cleaner The Clean Team

18 21 19

Dressmaking/Alterations Nota Bene

Painter/Decorator Braekirk Decorator’s DM Decorators Nu Walls

4 34 47

Electrician A&A Electrical Riddell Electrical Services Simply Electrical

34 32 33

Pet Services Milrig Kennels Coxydene Farm Feeds

45 45

Plastering Nu Walls

Plumbing Services Alexander Hunter Plumbing & Drainage Services EPH Livingston Plumbing Company

33 46 32

Computer Services Sprint Computers

Dance Supplies Highland Dance Shop Dentist Balerno Dental Care Currie Dental Care No 9 Dentist

Architect Plan It Design

Barber TJ’s Barbers

Bathrooms 1st Choice Living Bathgate Bathroom Studio Ekco

47 35 31

Beauty Beauty @ No. 20A Forever Living Lisa Blair Beauty Therapy

20 7 20

Bowling Club East Calder Bowling Club

Florist Quite Contrary The Flower Stop Vicky’s flowers

43 43 20

Builder Almond Building Company Build-It Madison Garrad

46 34 32

Foot Care Foot Clinic

Furniture & Furnishings Grove Bedding

Property Maintenance Cleaning and Maintenance

Building Surveyor David Hastings

Garage Doors Max’s Garage Doors Ltd

Public House Black Bull The Grapes Bistro

39 37

Cafe/Tearoom Jupiter Cafe Milk Park View Coffee Shop & Takeaway

38 38

36 36

25 24 25 4 25

Restaurant Al Borgo Sky Kitchen

Car Bodywork Bodyshop Edinburgh

Garden & Landscaping ARG Landscaping Beatson’s D Greaves Ladies Who Garden SG Garden Services

Roofing Simply Roofing Thomson Roofing Services

32 10

Glazier R McNeill Joiner & Glazer

Soft Furnishings Style Rite Blinds

Storage Unit Storage Containers Storedge

41 6

Takeaway Park View Coffee Shop & Takeaway Sky Kitchen

38 36

Tattoo Removal Tatta Ltd

Telecoms Services John McGraw Telephone Engineer

Tiling B. Edwards Tiling Tile-a-ramic

10 24

Tree Surgery Maxwell Tree Care

Vet Pentland Veterinary Clinic

Wedding Services Nota Bene Quite Contrary Vicky’s flowers

20 43 20

Wheel Repair The Wheel Specialist

Window Cleaning Gordon Scott Window Cleaning

Windows 1st Choice Living Red Hot Windows

47 34

Car Sales Colin Nixon Hermiston Motors Peoples Ford

46 13

Golf Club Baberton Golf Club

Car Service & Repair Autocare Solutions Chips Away Colin Nixon Hermiston Motors Kirknewton Garage LVS Garage Services The Wheel Specialist

14 15 46 13 12 5 12

Hairdresser Jane & Friends

Handyman 1st Call Handyman

Caravan Service & Repair Pumpherston Autocentre

Healthcare ABC Hearing Forever Living

17 7

Heating Services L & S Heating

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning James Burnett Carpet Cleaning

Catering Food Creations

Homes for Sale Persimmon Homes

Insurance NFU Mutual

Charity British Heart Foundation

Children’s Nursery ABC Private Nursery Angela Elizabeth Nursery Little Flyers Nursery

Jewellery Jewellery Workshop

49 49 48

Chiropody/Podiatry Livingston Chiropody & Podiatry

Joiner Craigcrook Joinery Geoff Vinter Joinery R McNeill Joiner & Glazer

4 47 46

Kitchens Alba Kitchens Ekco S & S Home Improvements

33 31 55

Chiropractor West Lothian Chiropractor

Cleaning Services C and W Cleaning Services Strata Cleaning Ltd

33 46

Complementary Therapies Access 2 Balance

Locksmith West Lothian Locksmith

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