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The Calders, Kirknewton and Pumpherston December 2012

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Meal for two at

The Black Bull Inn Mid Calder

Crossword Competition

FEATURE Christmas in the Calders

Local history Almond Valley Viaduct

PLUS local businesses, community information and more!

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Hello neighbours We love producing the December issue of the Konect Directory – lots of seasonal graphics on the advertisements, great offers and ideas for readers and lots going on locally In addition to Yvonne’s local history story behind Almond Valley Viaduct, this month we’ve put together a local guide to Christmas – ideas for shopping, events and things to do all within the local community. Congratulations to Yvonne Wright of East Calder who won the crossword competition in the last issue. This month, The Black Bull

Contents Feature Article Victorian Vision 8 Local Walk 30 Recipe 36 Children & Family 44

Inn in Mid Calder are offering a meal for two, so turn to the crossword on page 44. We hope you enjoy our December issue! Have a great festive season, and we’ll be back next year!

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

The Konect Directory welcomes contributions such as old photographs, or short articles of local interest. The Editor reserves the right to edit any articles submitted for publication. Competitions & puzzles Prize crossword Community What’s on Useful information Clubs & Classes Index of Advertisers

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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.

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Jewellery Workshop 144 Main Street, East Calder, EH53 0HD

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A Victorian Vision

the Almond Valley Viaduct By Yvonne MacMillan

tar of paintings, countless photographs, West Lothian Council’s logo and a striking feature in the landscape for 170 years, Almond Valley Viaduct strides purposefully and majestically across the river valley and flood plain. The viaduct took 3 years to build (1839 – 1842) and formed part of the new Edinburgh to Glasgow railway line. The viaduct and railway line are still in use today, Scotrail’s Sprinter trains flashing across it in seconds. Rail travel in the early to mid-19th century was in its infancy with each new line being promoted by a private company. In 1837, the newly-formed Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway Company put together plans to connect Edinburgh and Glasgow by rail. Led by chairman John Leadbetter, a linen merchant and member of Glasgow Town Council, the new company appointed John Miller as engineer. Miller’s route and design kept the railway as level as possible over as much of the route as he could. Early steam locomotives struggled with gradients, and viaducts and tunnels helped avoid this. The planned maximum gradient was 1 in 880 making the Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway the most level main line in the UK.

An Act of Parliament on 4th July 1838 authorised the line giving the Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway Company the green light. The adopted route began at a new eastern terminus in Edinburgh – Haymarket - (Edinburgh General Station, later renamed Waverley, didn’t open till 1846), continued over the Almond Valley Viaduct, through the Winchburgh Tunnel, via Linlithgow to Falkirk, and on to its new western terminus at Glasgow’s Queen Street.

The 45-mile route was divided up like slices of cake. Advertisements appeared in the public newspapers for contractors to give in tenders for execution of different sections of the work. The advertisement for the largest slice, including the heaviest engineering work on the line - the Almond Valley Contract – said, “Contract No 1: Being that part of the line extending from near Norton Farm House in the Parish of Ratho to near West Inch in the Parish of Abercorn, and in length 9000 yards or thereby. This contract will include a great extent of cutting and embankment, two viaducts the one across the Almond Water Valley 682 yards long and about 70 feet high and the other across the Edinburgh and Glasgow road 108 yards long and about the same height, a tunnel thro’ Winchburgh Ridge 350 yards long, laying the rails and otherwise completing the lot”. Each contract stated “Contractors shall be completely finished on or before the 1st day of July 1841 with a penalty of £20 per day for every day it shall remain unfinished after that date”.

Images:

1) “Viaduct over the River Almond” by David Octavius Hill, Glasgow Museums Collection. 2) Aerial view of the viaduct 3) The viaduct in winter, near Broxburn

Leading bridge builder, John Gibb & Son of Aberdeen, won the Almond Valley Contract with a quote of £147, 669 and set to work on their Herculean task in February 1839. (The company made a loss of £40, 000). Over the next 3 years, the entire route echoed to an army of men, thunderous explosions and constant clanging of picks and shovels. In the nick of time before the Railway Company’s deadline, the River Avon Viaduct’s last arch completed, the contractor treated his 160 workmen to a splendid dinner in Linlithgow Town Hall. Down the line, the Polmont section of track finished too, and great celebrations ended with “a merry dance on the green to the strains of bagpipes”. But the Railway Directors high hopes of a July 1841 completion hit the buffers as other sections of line went unfinished. Penalty clause now kicking in, the Railway Directors complained to the Almond Valley Viaduct contractor that works were falling behind schedule. In reply, a letter from John Gibb & Son’s Broxburn office said, “At present we have 350 workmen and 25 horses employed on the different cuttings and tunnel on the line – 80 masons, 100 labourers, 18 joiners, 8 blacksmiths and 20 horses employed on the viaducts and bridges besides nearly 150 men with a corresponding number of horses employed in quarrying stone for the viaducts and bridges. This force you will see is not small and will be rapidly increased in the course of a very short time”. The Directors, whilst reassuring the shareholders, urged the contractor to work at night, by “torchlight”. The contractor’s claim for more money for overcoming unforeseen obstructions, unfavourable weather and doing night work cut no ice. On the workmen toiled through December and the New Year’s Day edition of the Scotsman, 1842, reports the viaduct’s arches finished, though the banks still incomplete, with hundreds of workmen working furiously. With huge sighs of relief all round, and the last sweat-lashed shovel flung aside, 18th February 1842 marked the opening ceremony of the Edinburgh to Glasgow Railway. At 1pm a steam locomotive pulling 52 carriages loaded with invited guests arrived at Haymarket from Glasgow, then

this train, and another 52-carriage steam locomotive, laden with the Edinburgh contingent – more excited shareholders and invited guests – 1100 people in all – set off triumphantly for Queen Street and a grand banquet. Schools had a holiday and along the line, people waved and cheered this big, loud, newfangled kid on the block. Full steam ahead? Not a bad way to start the New Year! A Railway Guide of 1842, like a VisitScotland ad, describes the bold curve of the Almond Valley Viaduct, its elegant form and stupendous series of arches, calling it one of the most astonishing achievements of modern skill and enterprise. And how a panorama across the Almond Valley, as enchanting as it is extensive, charms the eye. Information from the Scotsman Archives and the National Library of Scotland

The Almond Valley Viaduct Category A listed structure.is a At 1.5 miles, it’s the longest ture on the Edinburgh and Glasgow struc Railway. The viaduct is in 2 sections, separate d by a high embankment 400 metres long . The eastern section is made up of 36 ashlarfaced (prepared stonework, dres segmental masonry arches, each sed or cut) with a 15.2m span, and up to 21.3m . The western section has 7 archhigh es, and largest arch bridges the A89 the central . It has a span of 20.1m, with 3 arches 15.2m span on either side. Strengtheningof work was carried out in the 1950s and 1988 .

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Thought for the Month By Jackie Whigham

e are responsible for the restoration of our lives - no one else. We will all come up against hardships and troubled times which will introduce us to self-doubt, confusion and for some they may feel their lives have been completely discombobulated. During these trying times take heart. Recognise there is nothing happening in your life that hasn’t been put there to help you clean up and clean out all of that which is within you and surrounding you that does not serve your highest good. It is wakening you up to who or what is holding you back from living a much greater life than you are presently living. Notice it is usually in our darkest hour a strength is born within us that we didn’t know was there until we were confronted with adversity.

Know and trust when adversity strikes, you are being led to a happier destiny. Learn to let go and allow your life to unfold as it should. Trust there is a Universal Intelligence that can see the bigger picture for your life. This Intelligence will guide you, protect you and sustain you … if you let it. It will lead you onto a path in life that will be more peaceful, joyful and happier – if you let it. Have a great day! Jackie works in Xcite, East Calder in Beauty Therapy. She is also a Transformational Life Coach. For more information go to www.jackiewhigham.com email info@jackiewhigham.com or call 07845239490

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Christmas in the Calders Shopping, food and events

hen doing your Christmas preparations this year, either from scratch starting now or the last-minute bits and pieces, try and see how much of your shopping you can do with local businesses. You might be surprised by the great range of things on offer locally, and in these tough times when most of us are watching every penny, take advantage of the special offers, some of which are exclusive to Konect readers using voucher adverts from this magazine. You’ll be supporting local people in their small businesses or charity fund-raising Christmas fairs. We really do have all we need locally to get presents, house, food and family sorted for the festive season, Gift vouchers are available from a wide range of businesses and there is something for all the family. Look out for the gift vouchers offered by the hair and beauty salons featured in this magazine. They are located in all our villages and environs so there will be one near you. This is a nofail option for mums, aunties, sisters and grandmas. Even if they don’t specifically mention vouchers, it’s worth asking if they do them as most do. Look out too for party packages and great offers to get yourself ready for Christmas party season!

well as beginner lessons for the teenager in your life, most do refresher courses, so if your dad’s driving is driving you mad, this might be a way to address it.... The Stick and Cane shop in East Calder has a fantastic array of practical and novelty umbrellas, walking sticks and accessories, and they are offering a discount voucher for Konect readers (take the advert on page 22). If you like giving books, we’ve got a selection of book recommendations for every member of the family from a local book-addict on page 20 - and on the subject of books, don’t miss Scholastic’s annual book sale between 6th and 8th December at Deans Industrial Estate in Livingston, where pricing starts at £1. For something a little different, gift a membership for Jupiter Artland, the

Time 4 You Beauty and Hair Salon Hair by Claire Moroney

Likewise, vouchers for various therapies such as a massage are always a welcome gift. This might be a good time to take advantage of Christmas offers and book something for yourself to use in January when you might be in need of a pick-meup. Indeed, don’t forget yourself in the midst of all your preparations this month – a massage or foot massage and pedicure could be just the thing you need after all the traipsing around the shops. Moving on to other members of the family, what about a golf membership? Harburn Golf Club has a special offer on this month for youth memberships, and they will give you a badge to put in the Christmas stocking for the lucky youngster! Or a gift voucher from a local driving instructor as

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Christmas in the Calders Continued

p16sculpture park at Bonnington (see back

cover of this magazine). By gifting someone a membership here you’ll be giving them somewhere beautiful and inspirational to visit as often as they like during the opening season in 2013. This is the season when all the local eateries bring out their best to tempt us with their festive lunches and special dinner menus throughout December. Turn to the food section on pages 36 to 41 and you’ll notice lots of special offers. Agnese Restaurant, a new Italian restaurant in West Calder, is offering a special 20% discount for Konect readers, and Deer Park in Livingston have Bowl and Dine offers on. Bombay Spice in West Calder would love to welcome you on Christmas Day – they have put together a special four course menu at a very special price. The Black Bull Inn in Mid Calder has also put together a special festive menu that includes Christmas Day and Hogmanay Hootenanny, see advert on page 39. Turning our attention to the house, first up to think about is the tree. If you like a real Christmas tree, plan to call into Riccarton Garden Centre (just off the A71 near Heriot-Watt) when you’re next on your way back from Edinburgh. They have a range of Christmas trees and are offering a 10% discount on them for Konect readers – take the advert from page 20. And as a bonus with this advert you can also relax with a complimentary tea or coffee in their cafe. For wreaths and fresh flowers, Flowers by Irene have free delivery in December, see advert on page . In terms of getting the house ready if it’s your turn to entertain this Christmas, treat yourself to getting it cleaned by professional cleaners. If it’s the one thing you do to reduce the workload on yourself this year, hand over the cleaning of the house - check out local cleaning companies on page 21. This includes Alba Oven Cleaning who will make sure your oven is free from smells from the spilt remains of the last 12 months of dinners...

Finally, where can you take the kids to meet Santa this year? Santa will also be in Kirknewton for the Family Chistmas Craft and Food Fair, hosted at Potter Around, on 9th December. See the What’s On pages for details and other Christmas events locally. You can book Santa Cruises at the Bridge Inn at Ratho, where you board the “sleigh barge” and sail up the Union Canal to Santa’s Magical Island Grotto, see their advert on page 50. He will be at Almond Valley Heritage Centre every weekend in December. And families can “Breakfast with Santa” within the Debenham’s cafe at the Centre to help raise funds for local charity River Kids – book via the Centre website at www.shopthecentre.co.uk. Almondell and Calderwood run sessions for making Christmas decorations from natural materials (see the What’s On page for details).

Books for Christmas

Lynn Steer (or Library Lynn as she is known to the children she reads to as voluntary librarian at Ratho Primary School) is a selfconfessed book addict who loves to share her passion for reading. Everyone receives a book from her at Christmas and here is a peek at her gift-list this year : Granny: The Hoose at Pooh’s Neuk by A.A Milne Grandad: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce Mum: The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks Dad: 11/22/63 by Stephen King Uncle: The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein Aunt: Agatha Raisin & The Quiche of Death by M.C Beaton Brother: Written in Blood and Hard Black Pencil by Christopher Brookmyre Sister: The Host trilogy by Stephenie Meyer* Teenage daughter: The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins Teenage son: The Maze Runner trilogy by p20 James Dashner

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Christmas in the Calders Continued

p18Grandaughter: the Bree Mcready trilogy by

Hazel Allan Grandson: Danny Baker Record Breaker series by Steve Hartley Nephew: the Truckers trilogy by Terry Pratchett Niece: The Magic Faraway Tree trilogy by Enid Blyton Toddler: Look Out Leon by Jez Alborough Me: When Ziggy Played Guitar by Dylan Jones

And an option from a local author: ‘A shy swat, a psycho rebel and a lanky nerd try to save the world…for a third time!’ The launch of “Bree McCready and the Realm of the Lost”, the third book in the Bree McCready series, took place at Waterstones in Edinburgh on 22nd November. Fuelled by friendship and a fearless sense of

adventure, the lovable trio struggle once more to keep the Magical Book from the clutches of evil with the usual actionpacked, page-turning result! Author Hazel Allan lives in Ratho with her young son. At the time of going to press, Lynn is excited to be a member of the League of Extraordinary Booklovers, selected to answer book-related questions and make reading recommendations to the people of Scotland during the first of an annual event to celebrate reading and literature (see www.bookweekscotland.com for details.) If you would like a personal book recommendation feel free to email her via us or bookweekscotland. *Stephenie (Meyer) is not a misprint, that is an e not an a. Her dad’s name is Stephen.

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Putting the flesh on the bones! Family History Column By Maureen McIntyre

any researchers decide that once they have the bare bones of their tree, with names, dates and occupations, they want to find out more about the lives that their ancestors led. There are many archives available for researching which will help you do this for example • The Valuation Rolls will tell you about the homes that they lived in.

• If your ancestor was a pauper there may be surviving records of their application to enter the Poor House. • Fatal accident enquiries – my article last month mentioned the information that I learned about Kenneth MacKenzie. One of the saddest stories in my tree was revealed when I decided to do a bit more investigation into my 4 x Great Grandfather David Kennedy. The Old Parish Records and Statutory Records told me that David was born in 1776 in Ayrshire; he was a gamekeeper and died in Wiston in Lanarkshire in 1855. His death certificate told me he had been married twice and he had married his second wife in 1837 following the death of my 4 x Great Grandmother Grizzel Purdie. I discovered that his second wife Marion Baillie had died in Millholme House in Musselburgh in 1866. In those days Millholme House was an Asylum and a search of the archives revealed the most fascinating and sad document concerning Marion. The document was written in 1862 and was an “application to the general board of lunacy to grant transfer of a patient from one asylum to another.” 26

Marion had been admitted to the Glasgow Royal Lunatic Asylum, Gartnavel on the 29th January 1842, eight months after the birth of her daughter, also called Marion - she was 42 years of age. The transfer paper has 16 pieces of information, which were filled in by the Inspector of the Poor and then a medical statement written by a Doctor agreeing to the transfer from Glasgow to Musselburgh. I must admit to going through a wide range of emotions when I read the transfer papers from shock to anger to great sadness. This is why I always say to people who want to start researching their family tree that you must be prepared for what you may find, you may not like it but you cannot change it. The document stated that Marion was very weak minded, subject to occasional bouts of excitement and delusion, she was in good bodily health, but frequently states that people are trying to kill her daughter. She was not a danger to others, not suicidal and the supposed cause of her condition... “Bad treatment by her husband.” I had certainly found out more about the lives my ancestors led, I am assuming that Marion was also suffering from post natal depression and I know that today she would have been given all the support and help that she needed, and I am pretty sure that would not have included locking her away for 24 years! Maureen offers free and practical advice to anyone who is researching their family tree. Please contact her on rootsandbranches@hotmail.co.uk

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A hike at Hillend By Karen Murray

s winter draws in my mind turns to the possibilities of skiing in Scotland and if recent winters are anything to go by a few good runs at Hillend on snow are a possibility. When skiing there, the view of the city never fails to impress and I always contemplate a good walk over the hills beyond the skiing area. Walking in this part of the Pentlands can be made easy or more arduous depending on whether you decide to opt for the chairlift to make the first part of the ascent or head on up on foot and of course whether your opt for the longer or the shorter route. Either way, a walk on the Hillend trail can begin at the lower car park of the Hillend Country Park or up at the Midlothian Snowsports Centre car park. Encumbered with children we opted for the chairlift but if you are counting on this as your method up, it is best to call ahead and check the chair is running - any hint of a strong breeze and it’ll be closed. If however you want to walk, set out from the lower car park and follow the signs for ‘Capital View Walk’ which will head up on the left side of the ski area. From the upper car park, the path starts to the left of the buildings and heads up the grassy slopes by the side of the ski lifts. The path continues until you come to another path and fence running across the hill from the top of the lifts. Again keep to the left as the path runs parallel to the fence and you will soon reach a stile. If you have taken the chairlift, you will come to the same stile after disembarking. Over the stile and the path zig-zags up the hillside until you reach the summit of Caerketton Hill. Stop and take in the panoramic views across the 30

city, to Bass Rock in the east, Ben Lomond to the west, Fife and the Ochills to the north and the Lammermuir Hills to the southeast. Of this view, Robert Louis Stevenson said, “...there is something in the view that spirits up the blood and puts you in the vein for cheerful labour.” After this the path deteriorates as it descends slightly before heading across to Allermuir Hill where there is a trig point and indicator naming all the hills around you. Again the views are spectacular. Views enjoyed, retrace your steps and take the grassy path heading down to your left. You will see the path that you crossed on your ascent. Pick up that path and follow for a while until it splits. Take the right fork and soon you’ll be back on the summit of Caerketton Hill. The path starts to level out and become a well trodden farm track running behind the Lothianburn golf course. You’ll come to stile which you cross over and then make your way down to the ski centre again.

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Images 1) View over Arthur’s Seat and beyond 3) 360 cafe – named for the 360 degree view

2) Allermuir Hill

The distance is around 3 miles and depending on whether children are involved and whether you take the chair lift up, should take anywhere between 45 minutes and 1.5 hours. The saving grace is that you end up at the ski centre where the café offers decent coffee, warming hot chocolate and tasty snacks or even lunch. You could of course indulge in a little skiing while you’re there. I always think of this walk as a winter walk, probably because I head to Hillend when the snows come, but also because the views across Edinburgh are particularly beautiful in the low winter sunlight. Of course it is an ideal walk at any time of year - but as always when walking in the hills, remember to go prepared with gear for all weather conditions as four seasons in one day are more than a probability!

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December Recipe and Food Notes By Anne Pinkerton

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n winter the kitchen is the heart of the house. It is a living place. Kettles sing, pots bubble visitors come and sit and drink coffee. Children use the kitchen table to draw at, paint at, model with play-dough and help with cooking. They hang about waiting for bowls to lick out.”

Remove the ham to an oven proof baking tin and, placing it skin side uppermost ,strip off the rind. It will come away easily but will be hot.

This slightly rosy picture is from “Through the Kitchen Window” by Susan Hill. It will serve as an introduction for December cooking in the hope that this year will be satisfying and relaxed. The impossible image of Christmas with the family all in new clothes, the house decorated to the nines, and tables full of posh restaurant-style food should not intimidate you! Relax, enjoy the season, plan ahead and take comfort in the the thought that the days are about to start lengthening again. Cook double your normal favourite dishes and freeze half of them. Or you could cook some winter warmers made from usual ingredients but with a little extra twist and then bring them out at busy times. Try Bean and Chorizo Casserole, Braised Chicken with Thyme and Parsnip, Salmon and Leek Filo Pie or Cardamom lamb Hot-pot. When thoroughly defrosted, any of these dishes will take the same time to be hot as it will take to cook the potatoes and set the table. Here are some seasonal receipts which can be offered in celebration to be shared. Glazed Ham You can cook either smoked or unsmoked ham joints in the following way. Nowadays, because of milder curing methods, there is no need to soak the ham before you cook it. If this is the first time you have cooked a ham do not start with a whole one. They weigh about 6-8kgs and are a challenge to cope with normal domestic utensils. Start with a 2-3kg small joint. Total cooking times is based on 40 minutes per kilo. You will also need: 1 onion, Bay leaf, 6-10 cloves 2 carrots, 2 sticks celery, 1 orange Put the ham in a large pan, cover with cold water and add the flavourings. Bring to the boil slowly and simmer for half the estimated cooking time, about one hour.

For baking you will need : Cloves 1 litre orange juice Mustard , grainy or smooth as you prefer. Golden syrup Method With the tip of a sharp knife score the fat in a diamond pattern. Stick a clove in the middle of each diamond. Spread mustard and a good layer of syrup all over the fat. Pour the orange juice into the pan and add a little water, so the liquid comes at least 2 inches up the side of the joint. Seal the whole roasting tin in a double layer of foil and bake at 160oC for another hour. Baste with the juices a couple of times. To finish, take off the foil and bake for another 5-10 minutes until the top looks golden. The ham can be carved and eaten hot, served with mashed potatoes and broad beans. Or keep it to go cold and eat with watercress, chicory and orange salad, baked potatoes and chutney. Any leftovers can be used for pasta bakes, sandwiches or potato, apple and ham bake. Mincemeat Fruit cake. This is an easy fruity cake and is much lighter than a Christmas Cake. 150gm butter cut into small pieces 150gm pale soft brown sugar 2 large eggs 225gm self-raising flour 225gm good mincemeat 100gm each sultanas and currants 1 whole sharp apple grated

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Cocoa for rolling the truffles

In a large bowl cream the butter and sugar together. Add all the other ingredients and mix thoroughly. Line an 8 inch cake tin with baking parchment. Pile the cake mixture in and flatten the top. Decorate if you like with split almonds. Bake at 160oC till a skewer comes out clean, about 1 ¼ hours. This cake can be white iced but it does not need it. Tie a ribbon round it to look festive. Lastly an indulgence!

Method Melt the chocolate with the liqueur in a bowl set over a pan of hot water. Stir well till smooth. Add the butter, stirring till it has melted in. Then add the sugar and the ground nuts. Leave in a cool place to set. Roll into about 24 balls. Dust with cocoa and put in a paper case if you have some. Kept cool, the truffles should last about 2 weeks….unless you eat them or give them as presents.

Chocolate truffles 175gm dark chocolate, I prefer Lindt 70%. If you use milk chocolate the result will be sweeter. 2 tablespoons liqueur, orange or ginger are delicious, as is brandy or whisky. 40gm unsalted butter 50gm icing sugar 50gm ground nuts. Chose hazel, almond or walnuts to compliment the liqueur.

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Kirknewton Christmas Festival

irknewton Community Development Trust would like to thank all the community groups and organisations involved with the Kirknewton Christmas Festival, 30 Nov – 25 Dec 2012 We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Fri 30 Nov, 10.30am – 12.30pm - School Christmas Fair, School Hall Sun 2 Dec, 4.30pm - Lighting of Kirknewton Village Christmas Tree Meeting from 4.30pm in the school playground for 4.45pm departure - torch lit procession along to tree at Park Terrace. For the first time this year the Kirknewton Choir will perform at the tree. Following ‘switch on’ festive refreshments will be served in the village hall and pub. Glowsticks will be distributed free of charge. Donations please for the ‘I Love Kirknewton’ Fundraising Challenge Mon 3 Dec,7pm – School Christmas Carol Concert, Kirknewton Church Sun 9 Dec, 12 til 3pm - Kirknewton Family Christmas Craft and Food Fair Potter Around, Free entry. Craft stalls, Christmas decorations, BBQ, home baking, tea, coffee, mulled wine, carol singing, Santa’s grotto and special Christmas surprises. Funds raised for various Kirknewton projects.

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12.12.12 – Join ‘Team KN’ and do something TODAY or around this date for the ‘I Love Kirknewton’ Fundraising Challenge for youth, cycle and community hall projects. Fri 14 Dec, 7pm – Boys Brigade Christmas Service at East Calder Church Sun 16 Dec, 11.15am – Christmas Nativity Family Service at East Calder Church Mon 24 Dec, 7pm – Family Service at East Calder Church Mon 24 Dec, 10pm - Carol Singing Torchlight Procession(followed by mince pies and hot chocolate at 11.10pm) Starting from Meadowbank Road, at the Roundabout from about 9.45pm (to leave at 10pm) Mon 24 Dec,11.30pm - Watchnight Service in Kirknewton Church Various activites at Potter Around throughout December see www.potteraround.co.uk for times and prices.

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Mon 10 Dec, 7pm – Scouts Christmas Service at East Calder Church

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What’s on & Useful Information December

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Saturday 1st December St Paul’s School Fayre, East Calder 10am-12pm. Home baking, kids crafts, silent auction (with a brand new mountain bike and BMW bike on offer), chocolate tombola, bottle stall, raffle, face painting and much more. Admission is £1 for adults (includes refreshments), kids are free. Sunday 2nd December Festive Craft Fair Almondell Garden Centre, East Calder, 11am – 3.30pm. Arts and Crafts stalls, festive brass band, raffle and coffee shop. Raising funds for MacMillan Cancer Support Sunday 9th December Kirknewton Family Christmas Craft and Food Fair 12pm til 3pm at Potter Around, Overton Farm, Kirknewton. Free entry. Craft stalls, Christmas decorations, BBQ, home baking, tea, coffee, mulled wine, carol singing, Santa’s grotto and special Christmas surprises. Organised by the Kirknewton Community Development Trust in association with Potter Around, funds raised for various Kirknewton projects.

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Saturday 15th December East Calder Playgroup Christmas Fair East Calder Community Centre, 11am -1pm. Come see Santa and have your picture taken, home baking, tombola, raffle, face painting, glitter tattoos, toys books, teas and coffees, personalised clothing, jewellery. The playgroup take children from the age of 2 years. we need to fundraise continually to keep playgroup open and buy resources for the children.

Sunday16th December Christmas Cracker Visitor Centre, Almondell & Calderwood Country Park Creating cracking Christmas crafts using natural materials. Suitable for all. Cost: £4 per person, 1.30 – 3pm. Contact Rangers on 01506 882254. See details of Kirknewton’s out Christmas Festival events through 46 e pag on er emb Dec

East Calder Library information Main Street, East Calder, EH53 0EJ 01506 883633 email: eastcalder.lib@westlothian.gov.uk Opening times Mon, Wed & Fri: 9.00am 5.30pm Tues & Thurs: 9.00am - 8.00pm Saturday: 9.00am - 1.00pm Please note Library has new opening time of 9.00 every morning, closing times remain the same. There have been a lot of changes happening in the Libraries Dept over the last few months, and we at East Calder have undergone some re-organisation because of this. Gillian Downie is still here, now in the post of Team Leader, Customer Service Officers are Carol Quinn and Dana Marshall, Customer Service Assistants are Ann Donoghue and Ben Slattery.

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Mobile library timetable Alternate Tuesdays in: Wilkieston Elmbank Wilkieston Hatton Inch Haig

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Pumpherston Library information Pumpherston Library is now open in new location in the new primary school on the Drumshoreland Road. New telephone number 01506 280996 email Pumpherston.lib@westlothian. gov.uk New opening times Mon 14.00 - 17.00 Wed 14.30 - 16.30 Thurs 14.00 - 18.00 East Calder Medical Practice 147 Main Street, East Calder, EH53 0EW 01506 882882 St Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital 01506 523000

East Calder Commun 1st Tuesday of every ity Council Community Centre atmonth in the 7.00pm Kirknewton Comm 2nd Tuesday of everyunity Council month in the Village Hall at 6.30pm Mid Calder Commun 2nd Thursday of every ity Council Institute Hall at 7.30pmmonth in the . (Recess July and August).

Registration of Birth, Death and Marriage Registration Offices in West Lothian provide advice and assistance to anyone requiring information on the registration of births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships, and issue copy extract certificates. We can conduct civil partnership ceremonies and give advice on recording a change of name. No appointments are necessary at East Calder Registration Office, situated within the library at 200 Main Street East Calder. The office is open 10 - 12 and 2 - 5 Monday to Friday.

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Last Post Times Kirknewton Post Office Mon - Fri 5.00pm 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

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sports, hobbies, learning, support groups and more... EAST CALDER 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. Zumba with Lindsay East Calder Church hall Mon 7-8 pm Strathbrock Parish Church hall, Uphall on the Ecclesmaccan Road. Wed 7.30pm- 8.30pm. Facebook Zumba with Lindsay. Also Instep dance classes in East Calder Primary School on Thursdays : Disco freestyle 6.00 - 6.45pm Nursery to p7 Tap 6.45pm-7.30pm Nursery to p7 Disco freestyle7.30pm – 8.15pm Seniors Tap 8.15 to 9.00 pm Seniors Contact lindsayandersondance@yahoo.co.uk or call 07834 183084 East Calder Bowling Club Bingo every Sun and Wed 8pm– 9.30pm. Junior coaching (10 to 16 years old) every Fri 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, club news. East Calder Colts FC East Calder Park. We are currently recruiting for an under 10’s team born 2002. 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. Zumba with Lorraine Tues, Mid Calder institute hall 7.15pm -8.15pm Wed and Fri East Calder church hall 9.30am -10.;30am Thurs Mid Calder Primary School 8.30pm – 9.30pm Sat Mid Calder Institute Hall 10am- 11am Kids zumbatomic classes age 7 -12, East Calder scout hall Wed 3.45pm – 4.30pm, please contact Lorraine as spaces are limited. Lorraine Farmer 07816 835926, email lfarmer@f2s.com Bingo Pigeon Club, East Calder Sun 8.00 - 10.00 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 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. Scottish Slimmers Pigeon Club Tues 6.00pm Call 0800 362636 for more info.

Young Mums East Calder Community Centre Mon 11.00am – 12.30pm. Free. Contact health visitor via health centre for further details 01506 880582 Step Into Dance with Vicky East Calder Church Hall Highland, Cheerleading, Tap, Freestyle Disco, Ballet, Hip Hop and a boys-only Hip Hop. Classes for ages 2 to adult, on Thurs & Fri. See www.stepintodancewithvicky.co.uk for more information or contact 07719 646942 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 Patchwork Classes We run patchwork classes throughout the week at Marys’ Patch. Monday 10-12, 1-3, Tuesday 10-12, 1-3, Wednesday 9.30-11.30, 12.30-2.30, Thursday 9.30-11.30, 12.30-2.30 Saturday 10-2. Knitting classes also available. Circuit Training Sunday’s 6 – 7pm East Calder Scout Hall, £3 per session. An instructor-led class of pre set workout stations, the complete body workout, suitable for all levels of fitness, 16yrs plus. Under 16s welcome with participating adult, see website for further details Please contact: Email ailsa@amcfitness.co.uk Tel: 07808 161634 Web: www.amcfitness.co.uk 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 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 1.30pm – 3.30pm Douglas Pilates See www.douglaspilates.co.uk or call 01506 870062 for class times and venue. Karate East Calder Sports Centre Ages 5 - 15 yrs . Junior Class: Fri 6.00pm - 7.00pm Intermediate/Advanced Class: Fri 7.00pm - 8.00pm Wadokai Karate, both boys and girls welcome, £4.00/ session. Contact David Ewing on 0131 657 2085

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 Firefly Arts (Youth Theatre) East Calder Primary School Juniors (P5 - P7) Fridays 2.30pm - 4pm £2.50 per week (1st week free). Classes also availble in Kirknewton, West Calder & Howden Park Contact 01506 773883 EC Allsteps Cheerleaders East Calder Church Hall and West Lothian College Competitive cheerleading squad. Also adult squad fun class at East Calder Sports Centre Mon 9.00pm - 10.00pm. For more information see www.ecallstepcheerleaders.co.uk or call 07719 646942 Needlecraft Club East Calder Community Centre Thur 7.00pm - 9.00pm Contact Sheila (Secretary) on 0131 333 2217 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 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 Breast Feeding Support Group East Calder Community Centre Wed 11.30am – 12.30pm except during school holidays. Free. Contact Health Visitor via Health Centre for further details 01506 880582

KIRKNEWTON Kirknewton Starlets Kirknewton Primary School Babies class up to age 8 Thurs 5.30pm - 6.30pm. Junior/senior class Thurs 6.15 - 8.00pm. For info contact Trisha t.ewing@btinternet.com Zumba with Kat Village Hall, Kirknewton, Thursday 7-8pm. Class is from age 16 up or age 12 if accompanied by an adult. Contact 07940 245151 or see Zumba Kat on facebook

Mondays Ratho Community Centre - 6pm Tuesdays Murieston Village hall - 9:15am West Calder Community Centre - 6:45pm and 8pm Wednesdays West Calder Community Centre - 6pm Grand Central Pub, Deans – 7:45pm Thursdays Dedridge Baptist Church - 8pm Fridays Kirknewton Church - 9:15am To contact Susan Douglas and for classes information visit http://www.douglaspilates.co.uk/ 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 Kirknewton Rainbows Kirknewton Village Hall Wed 5.00pm - 6.00pm For girls aged 5-7. Please contact Gill Greaves for more information on 01506 883261 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.knex4jesus.org.uk for more information. Kirknewton Play Group Kirknewton Village Hall Mon – Fri 9.00am – 11.15am Ages 2 to 5 yrs. £5.00 per session. Call in and see us during session times Toddler Group Kirknewton Church Hall Parents/carers with tots aged 0-3 yrs, fridndly group with play, stories and craft for the children and meet up/chat for parents. Thur 9.30 - 11.30am Hatton Sports Club Tennis and squash. Burnwynd, Kirknewton Social and competitive play. LTA-qualified tennis coaches. Contact Carol Blamire 01506 880208 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

Firefly Arts (Youth Theatre) Kirknewton Village Hall Juniors (P5-P7) Tues 4.30 - 6.00pm £2.50 per week (1st week free). Classes also availble in East Calder, West Calder & Howden Park Contact 01506 773883

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

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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

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Kirknewton Pensioners Club Kirknewton Village Hall 1st Wednesday of Month 1.00pm - 3.30pm and 3rd Thursday of Month 7.00pm - 9.00pm Everyone aged 60 years and over welcome Kirknewton Runners Meet at Kirknewton Park every Monday 19.30 Singing Group Kirknewton Community Development Trust Office Mondays 7.30-9.00pm. Text/phone Caroline on 07999 810431 e-mail caroline@hicksonhanlon.co.uk

MID CALDER 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 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 Folk Club Meets every third Tuesday of the month at the “Tap Shop” The Midcalder Inn, Mid Calder at 8pm Calder Bells Glenalmond Hall, Mid Calder Rehersals Mondays 7.30pm New members welcome Mid Calder School of Dance Mid Calder Institute Hall Highland, Disco Tues 6.00pm - 7.00pm & Fri 6.00pm - 9.00pm. Various ages Contact Heather 01501733054 Mid Calder Mother and Baby Group Institute Hall Tuesdays 10.00 Please call Vicky Ramsay for details on 07515 495101 The Willows Playgroup School Lane, Mid Calder Recently refurbished, places available for children from 2 years. Mon – Thurs 9-11am. £4 per session. Snack provided, nappy changing facilities. For more information please contact Sam on 01506 882832.

Zumba with Lorraine Tues, Mid Calder institute hall 7.15pm -8.15pm Wed and Fri East Calder church hall 9.30am -10.;30am Thurs Mid Calder Primary School 8.30pm – 9.30pm Sat Mid Calder Institute Hall 10am- 11am Kids zumbatomic classes age 7 -12, East Calder scout hall Wed 3.45pm – 4.30pm, please contact Lorraine as spaces are limited. Lorraine Farmer 07816 835926, email lfarmer@f2s.com 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 Mid Calder Toddler Group Institute Hall Tues 9.15-11.15, £1 per toddler. For more info, please call 07949159097 or email lindacarragher@hotmail.com Yoga Classes Masonic Hall Wednesday 7.30pm - 9.00pm Contact Linda Bibby 01506 884115 www.wholebodybalance.co.uk Oakbank Bowling Club Oakbank are having a Ladies Day/Night on October 27th – tickets are £10 (on sale now) – Comedian,Singer and Disco plus food. All welcome 2pm – late. Contact Mrs J McElhinney, Secretary, Oakbank Bowling Club. Choral Highlights Ladies’ Choir Kirk of Calder Rehearse Sun 11.45-12.45pm & Wed 7.30 -8.45pm Repertoir 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) 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. 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 Fred Roe at 01506 202190 or Steve Collier at 01506 881398 or Gordon Scott at 01506 882616. Rainbows, Brownies and Guides Rainbows Wed night Brownies Tues night, Guides Mon and Wed nights. Contact Katrina Wallace on 01506 883816

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 Parent, Baby and Toddler Group Meets in Uphall Station Institute Hall every Thursday during term time, 12:15 - 2pm. A warm welcome to new members from the surrounding areas. 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 Zumba with Lindsay Monday East Calder Church Hall 7pm to 8pm Wednesday Uphall south parish church Hall 6pm to 7 pm Check out my facebook page - zumba with Lindsay for more details or contact me at: lindsayandersondance@yahoo.co.uk 07834183084 www.zumba.com Ditch the workout and join the party 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

Rev Dr AJ Groenewald 8 Manse CourtEast Calder EH53 0HF. 01506 884585 or 075 888 458 14. groenstes@yahoo.com website www.knec4jesus.org.uk Mid Calder services 10.30 every Sunday in the Kirk of Calder, Main St, Mid Calder. Sunday School and crĂ¨che 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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CHURCHES Polbeth Harwood Church Service 11:15 am every Sunday West Kirk of Calder Service 9:45 am every Sunday. Interim moderator : Rev Dr AJ Groenewald 8 Manse Court, East Calder, EH53 0HF. Tel 01506 884585 Church of Scotland 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

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