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FEATURE
M E SSAG E FR O M TH E ED I T O R For our local people column this month Louise interviewed Barbara Braithwaite, who will be familiar to many locals for her work with various groups in Linlithgow but in particular we wanted to learn about the Linlithgow Union Canal Society – which also features on the front cover. Our charity feature is a bit different this month, an outward-looking one: a group of West Lothian Fairtrade volunteers are involved in a quirky charity effort called Toilet Twinning, where money is raised to help families overseas whose health is endangered by lack of a toilet and hygiene facilities. See the feature on pages 8-9. The home improvements column this month is a check-list of things to work on to make the most impact on the exterior of your home, ready to enjoy time in the garden this summer – or likewise to make an impact if you’re preparing to sell. All our usual columns are here. Thanks for reading Konect and supporting local businesses and organisations.
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Cover Image: Barbara Braithwaite Restoring the Union Canal
CONTENTS Local People Charity: Toilet Twinning Puzzles Vet’s Tip Nadin Dunnigan What’s On Useful Information Clubs & Classes
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WEST LOTHIAN VIEW Home: External Appearances WL3 Parenting in West Lothian WL6 Property Matters WL10 Visit West Lothian WL18 Recipe and Food Notes WL22 Music Review WL24 INDEX OF ADVERTISERS 54 ADVERTISING ENQUIRIES CHARLENE GAFFNEY 07772 941899 charlene@konectdirectory.co.uk JENNY THOMSON 07824 469266 jenny@konectdirectory.co.uk ADVERT BOOKING DEADLINE: 10th of the month prior to print. ARTWORK/COPY DEADLINE: 13th of the month prior to print. The Konect magazine is delivered to 7500 homes and businesses in Linlithgow, Linlithgow Bridge and the surrounding area. Copies are also left at the library, post offices and other locations. /KonectDirectory
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RESTORING THE UNION CANAL Barbara Braithwaite, MBE, is a wellknown face in Linlithgow for her volunteering with the Marches, Gala Day, Guides and more. But I wanted to know how she came to be one of the founding members of the Linlithgow Union Canal Society (LUCS). “We moved to Linlithgow Bridge when I was three, and I’ve been here ever since. I’ve always been very involved in our community. In 1975 the late Melville Gray, MBE, was looking for anyone who might be interested in helping restore the canal to get in touch; so I did, and I became a founding member and also the society’s first secretary. There were around 20 of us, and the first thing we did was to clear the canal towpath from Preston Road along to the Canal Centre, with a little help from some volunteers from out-with the Canal Society. Back then, there was no clubhouse; we used to just meet in different members’ homes. Then we were gifted an old railway carriage to use. It was beautifully restored, and worked perfect for our clubhouse, but when there was no longer room at the canal basin, it was moved to Preston Road and sadly later vandalised. The building which was originally a stable is now the museum. It’s the only canal museum in Scotland and was opened in 1978 by the late Sir Tam Dalyell. Around the same time we got our boat Victoria too. That was a great asset because it meant children could come to the museum and then get a trip on Victoria.”
To draw interest in the Canal in the late 70’s, LUCS introduced the Canal Marathon – two people in each dinghy starting from Maryhill Locks in Glasgow, going all the way to the Lochrin Basin in Edinburgh. It was a great success, but help was needed by competitors at each of the blockages. The Preston Road blockage proved to be a thorn in the Canal Society’s side for a long time, until two members drew up plans of how it could look. “It was covered in duckweed” says Barbara. “And when you tried to clean it out, all you got was old prams, shopping trolleys – it was like a dumping ground.” In 2002 with the opening out of the canal, the blockage was no more and the movement on the canal helped keep the duckweed down. And Victoria was the first boat to go over the Falkirk Wheel! Barbara tells me about how the people in Linlithgow have always been very supportive of the Canal Society. “As well as volunteering, every year lots of locals come along to the fun day in August, as well as visiting Santa when he arrives at his Grotto at the Canal Centre in December.” The Linlithgow Canal Centre is open for boat trips, education and more from 1pm-4.30pm at weekends until 24th September. During July and August it’s open from 2pm-4pm, Monday to Friday too. For more information see www.lucs.org.uk. The local people column is contributed by Louise Taylor. Louise lives in Linlithgow and as well as writing, she likes running and researching family history. KONECT LINLITHGOW | 7
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CHARITY OF THE MONTH
All cisterns go in West Lothian… Generous-hearted people in Bathgate have joined forces to support a quirky campaign called Toilet Twinning. The initiative invites people to ‘twin’ their toilet with one overseas and help provide a latrine for a poor family. In return for their donation, people receive a certificate showing their twin overseas.
dramatically,” says Elyse. “Without a toilet, they become trapped in a cycle of ill health and poverty. We’re so grateful to people in Bathgate for their compassion, hard work and generosity.”
The Bathgate Fairtrade Town Steering Group spearheaded local fundraising through a series of coffee mornings. Its Secretary, Gillian Reid, has long had a passion for international development, sparked by an early childhood in India.
Bathgate people are certainly not resting on their laurels. In May, Isla McConnell, an 11-year-old pupil at Windyknowe Primary School, took part in an Aquathon, swimming 2.5km and running 5km, and has already raised more than £700 for Toilet Twinning. Her school joined in by holding community coffee morning. Isla says: “Girls in particular often drop out of school as they get older if there's no toilet, so I wanted do something to change that. It'd be great if we could toilet twin all the school toilets in Bathgate too!”
“So many children die every day because they don’t have clean water or proper sanitation – so we felt there couldn’t be a more worthy cause,” says Gillian. Toilet Twinning certificates are appearing across the area – from Bathgate URC to Stewart Opticians to the Macdonald Hotels headquarters. Sheila Fraser of Sheila Fraser Associates, who has twinned her toilet, describes how a visit to Africa taught her to appreciate her own toilet. ‘Three weeks in Cameroon taught me to ask if there were toilets before going to a village. Yet, here, it’s something we take for granted.’ Such was local people’s generosity that Bathgate won a special award and became Scotland’s first official Toilet Twinned Town on World Toilet Day (November 19) in 2015. This award is one that Toilet Twinning gives to communities which go ‘above and beyond’ in their fundraising, according to Fundraising Manager for Scotland Elyse Kirkham. “A simple latrine can transform life for a poor family as their health and capacity to work improve 10 | KONECT LINLITHGOW
The neighbouring town of Whitburn won the same award in March, thanks largely to local Fairtrade campaigners. Its certificate is on display at the local library.
Now, it’s all cisterns go in West Lothian as support for Toilet Twinning spreads across the county and beyond. Even the toilets at the Brown Bear Café at Five Sisters Zoo are twinned with loos in India. This article was contributed by Toilet Twinning in association with the Bathgate Fairtrade Town Steering Group. Bathgate Fairtrade welcomes more members locally to promote fairtrade in Bathgate and West Lothian providing information about fairtrade and opportunities to buy fairly traded food and other items with stalls in various locations. If you are interested or want to know more please contact the secretary Gillian Reid on 01506 653366 or email mrs_g@btinternet.com. Fairtrade towns in West Lothian are: Bathgate, Fauldhouse and Breich Valley, Linlithgow, Livingston, Whitburn and Uphall (Fairtrade Village)
Lack of access to clean water and proper sanitation traps people in poverty. Their health suffers and the prospect of developing economically remains far out of reach. Here are some of the hard facts: 2.4 billion people across the world don’t have somewhere safe to go to the toilet (WHO / Unicef). The lack of a loo makes women and girls a target for sexual assault as they go to the toilet in the open, late at night. Many get bitten by snakes as they squat in the grass.
PHOTO CREDIT: Ralph Hodgson / Toilet Twinning
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PHOTO CREDIT: Ralph Hodgson / Toilet Twinning
There are 46 countries where at least half the population does not have access to proper sanitation (WHO) 663 million people lack access to clean, safe drinking water (WHO / Unicef) Poor sanitation is one of the world’s biggest killers: it hits women, children, old and sick people hardest. Every minute a child dies from illnesses due to dirty water and poor sanitation Diarrhoea is the second biggest killer of children under five worldwide (CHERG)
In Africa alone, people spend 40 billion hours every year just walking to collect water. Women and girls carry two-thirds of this burden For every £1 spent on a water and sanitation programme, £8 is returned through saved time, increased productivity and reduced health costs (UNDP)
Could you twin a toilet? For £60, you can twin with a family latrine – and £240 twins a toilet block in a school or displacement camp. www.toilettwinning.org
PHOTO CREDIT: Ralph Hodgson / Toilet Twinning
More than half of primary schools in developing countries don't have access to water and sanitation. Without toilets, girls often drop out at puberty (Unicef)
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With the weather (hopefully) good, this is a time of year when most of us like to revitalise the garden and exterior of the house ready for spending time in it with family and friends over the summer. And if you’re preparing to sell your property, first impressions count for a lot and cleaning up the exterior makes a huge difference. So set to on the areas below, and look through the pages in this magazine to find local businesses to help you with it. DECKING - BBQ season is just around the corner and if you like to do a bit of entertaining, getting decking installed is a fantastic investment in making your garden more suitable for outdoors living. It can also make a great play area for kids, and if your garden is sloped or uneven, a raised deck helps you make the most of it. There are plenty of local tradespeople who can install decking for you, but if you want to tackle it yourself, check local timber suppliers for decking materials and advice. Some of them sell decking kits which make it easier to install. Don’t forget the details – fencing, steps if necessary, and lighting. If you’ve already got decking, it may need to be scrubbed up for the new season. Pick a dry day and go over the wood with a stiff broom or multi-purpose pressure washer, then when it’s free from clutter and dirt, clean the wood using a dedicated product. Rinse to remove all traces of the chemicals and allow it to dry completely before replacing the furniture. POTS, PLANTERS, BORDERS AND BOXES - A colourful pot or two of flowers can transform the look of your place, front and back. Clean your old pots with a scrubbing brush, take a trip to the local garden centre to get new planters if necessary and bedding plants to fill your pots and window boxes.
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Prolong the life of your existing furniture with a yearly service Use a reputable company who will get the channels and drainage right. GARDEN FURNITURE - Nice outdoors furniture makes your garden really usable, and there is a huge range available at local timber products businesses. Look for durable treated furniture that will withstand being left out in all weathers. To prolong the life of your existing furniture, it will need a yearly service - a good rub down and coating of varnish or teak oil. To remove rust spots, scrape away with a steel wool pad, and use a dry paintbrush to remove particles left on the surface. Finally, apply a waterproof sealer.
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GARDENING PROJECT
Mints are amongst the most useful herbs to grow and they will grow in sun or partial shade. They do tend to wander so we always recommend growing them in a big pot and also just to grow one type of mint in each pot. Three big pots in a row each with a different variety of Mint look very stylish! Use John Innes No 3 compost and water regularly. The picture shows a big barrel of Spearmint, probably the most commonly grown – we freeze lots of it to use during the winter – just pop handfuls of 6” (15cm) sprigs without flowers into polybags, seal and freeze. Use it in savoury dishes as mint sauce, for flavouring potatoes and peas, or chopped finely into a dressing of natural yoghurt and grated cucumber – lovely with curries. We use it in a dessert called ‘New World Strawberries’ add it finely chopped to sliced strawberries and New World red wine. EAU DE COLOGNE MINT – tie a small bunch of this delightful mint under the hot tap when you run a bath. You’ll enjoy a wonderful refreshing and restorative bath.
APPLE MINT – this is hairier than the smooth spearmint so not so pleasant chopped into salads. It is milder but more minty than spearmint and we love to put a few sprigs into a jug of tap water and ice to quench your thirst and refresh you. PEPPERMINT – this has a really strong minty flavour and makes a refreshing infusion/tea. Use a small bunch of fresh peppermint infused in water just off the boil for 3-5 minutes. There are so many different varieties of mint to experiment with, have you got any recommendations to share with us?
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...decide between muted rose and dusky midnight while your toddlers master interior design We all hope that we can pass on our best traits to our children, and to weed out hints of our worst traits as they appear in our little cherubs – and my worst trait is having huge amounts of enthusiasm for a project and getting it nearly done before losing momentum. I’ve never been able to understand it. At least if I gave up at the start, or half-way through I could understand but the sight of the finish line seems to be what makes me pull up. Mad, I know. An example is that when I moved into my current house, the living-room was a mixture of raspberry and baby pink. Not to my taste, so at 8 months pregnant the race was on to get it magnolia-ed before our furniture was delivered. The whole room was done in time EXCEPT about a one metre squared section in the corner of the room. This was in 2013. This section was still unpainted as of last week. But I had never realised how much one’s surroundings can affect your state of mind. The presence or otherwise of clutter, the cleanliness of your space, how organised your belongings are, all impact on your mental health and your ability to feel relaxed. After a major clear-out of baby things last month, I was feeling buoyed and contented, so I was seized by the aforementioned rush of momentum and decided to have a major clear out generally. I unwittingly employed the KonMarie method – the Japanese decluttering method whereby you hold each item you own in your hands and if it brings you joy, keep it and if it doesn’t, donate it. I had a reasonably high bar for that feeling of joy; if I wouldn’t pay the same money for it again right now that I bought it for, it had to go. WL6 | KONECT WEST LOTHIAN
After various trips to the British Heart Foundation and the dump (some things weren’t worthy of donation) I rode this new-found wave of bias-foraction by deciding to re-decorate for the first time since that 2013 false-start. Well. Some things never change. I am now the proud owner of a 7/8ths beautifully re-painted living room, and a kitchen with one wall spanking new sage green and the rest dirty white. Pristine sleek gloss-work? No thanks, I’m happy with my halfdone coat of white against the background of the dark wood that came before it. At least the kids have been helping … standing upstairs with Channa trying out several tester pots of various shades of dusty-looking purple for the hallway (yes, starting another project while the rest still aren’t finished) we hear the suspicious silence from the children that indicates imminent trouble. We hustle downstairs to find this scene. That’s a kilo of flour by the way. Well at least when they started something they followed right through with it til it was done. I’m proud of you, kids. Some other feelings too, but pride is definitely in there somewhere. The monthly Parenting column is contributed by Nicola Jengaenga. Nicola lives in West Lothian with her two pre-schoolers and hubby Channa. They juggle hectic work schedules with the everevolving demands of their two tiny overlords and also squeezing in time for each other!
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Due to increased market activity, we are currently on the lookout for a part-time viewing agent based in the West Lothian and Edinburgh area. This role does not necessarily require estate agency experience - we are looking for someone who is friendly, professional, organised and who can deliver excellent customer service. A clean driving licence is essential. The number of hours and timings can be flexible. If you think you have what it takes, contact us on 01506 420800 or email Jordan MacKay on jmackay@acandco.com
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PROPERTY MATTERS
We want a cosy, secluded 20-acre farm surrounded by hills, trees, and streams, within walking distance of shops, restaurants, schools, theatres, and hot night spots.
As the internet has become the first port of call for most prospective buyers, estate agents can feel somewhat swamped with buyers. The issue is not a lack of enquiries, but which of those enquiries will turn out to be serious. This is because many estate agency websites are simply an invitation for buyers to register on line, yet all too often this results in huge numbers of poorly qualified “window shoppers” applying. Whilst this is a good service for the buyer who is “just browsing” it can be difficult to assess the seriousness of genuine buyers from their basic requirements alone. This is where the skills of a good estate agent come in, and part of your estate agent’s job is to identify the most able and motivated buyers. One of the ways good estate agents do this is actually to speak with their buyers rather than simply accepting a brief on-line “wish list” at face value. The agent can probe and listen, and respond accordingly, saving buyer and seller alike time that would otherwise wasted on unsuitable viewings. Only by fully understanding a buyer’s needs in context can an agent direct that buyer to the most suitable homes. For example, does a WL10 | KONECT WEST LOTHIAN
request for a garage mean that the buyer needs to park a valuable car, or do they just need good storage space? If the latter, then the agent will be able to offer that buyer a far wider range of suitable homes than those limited to a garage. A deeper understanding of buyers also means that the agent can discover what has prompted the move, the likely timescale involved, and whether there are related-sale or finance issues to be addressed. A successful sale does not depend solely on the suitability of the property, but also on whether the buyer’s circumstances are compatible with those of the seller.
The monthly Property Matters column is contributed by Craig Turpie. Craig is a director at Turpie & Co Estate Agents and Letting Agents with extensive knowledge of the West Lothian Property Market and over 20 years experience in bespoke sales and marketing.
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10:00am – Enjoy a fun filled day at Almond Valley Heritage Centre. Learn about the history of the West Lothian shale oil mining era, in a fun and interactive way. Or take the family to Five Sisters Zoo where you can meet a wonderful array of wild and exotic animals! 2:30pm – Take a trip to Artisan Cheesecake in either Bathgate or Livingston and enjoy a slice of one of their many extravagant and yummy cheesecakes! 4:00pm – Finish off the day by having a jump and bounce at JumpStation Trampoline Park. It is the perfect place to work up a tea time appetite. FRIENDS AND FAMILY 10:30am – Delight in a nice stroll around the iconic Linlithgow Palace, Peel & Loch, birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots before enjoying lunch in one of Linlithgow’s many fantastic eateries. 2:00pm – Head to The Centre and Livingston Designer Outlet for some High Street and designer retail therapy! 5:30pm – Enjoy a meal at Nandos, Wagamama or Pizza Express. Situated directly alongside the shops, these popular restaurants are great for gatherings. 8:00pm – Finish your day in the par-fect way with Paradise Island Adventure Golf. Set amidst a tropical paradise, this is golf as you’ve never seen it before.
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Recently I was lucky enough to be near Venice. There they understand food for summer. It should be light, full of flavour and pretty to look at on the plate. June is the time for a new range of vegetables: tender broad beans, British asparagus, peas and pea shoots, tiny new carrots and beetroot, some of which can be yellow. These look Good but taste just as earthy as their dark red cousins. If you have space for a couple of pots on the window sill you will have fresh herbs to go with these new season veggies. The three classics are chives, parsley and mint. If you buy the cut and come again plants in the supermarket you can pot them on into your own garden or planters and so long as you look after them you will have herbs all summer. If you have space, chervil, coriander and thyme would be good to add more interest to your cooking and salads. Be warned though - if mint is left to its own devices in the garden in a couple of years it will run all over the place. It’s best planted in a large pot with a broken bottom and this be sunk into the soil. This way the runners can not escape!
The Venetian dish that set me off thinking about the delights of summer was a lovely, light, mixed seafood lasagna.
MIXED SEAFOOD LASAGNA 50g plain flour (or enough to take up all the butter) 100g butter 1 pint whole milk Salt Pepper Ground nutmeg Saffron (if you have some) 400g/ 500g dry weight mixed seafood or your own selection of fish and shell fish Some smoked fish such as smoked salmon cuttings or hot roast salmon is good for added flavour Lasagna sheets - either green or white 100g fresh new peas (or frozen petite pois) Olive oil for greasing the dish Grated Parmesan cheese
MIXED SEAFOOD LASAGNA: A delightful Venetian dish
METHOD: Heat the oven to 160°C. Make a white sauce (it will be quite thin but the pasta will take it up): melt the butter in a heavy bottomed saucepan. Add the flour and mix over the heat till all the butter is absorbed. Cook for a moment or two but do not brown the flour. Add the milk little by little beating well so there are no lumps before you add more milk. Do this till all the milk is incorporated, season and cook for 2 or 3 minutes. Don’t let it stick or burn. Leave aside to cool. Oil a shallow oven proof dish to prevent the pasta sticking. Layer up the pasta and fish, adding a generous amount of white sauce each layer. Four layers of pasta should be enough. Finish with some white sauce and a good scattering of cheese. Bake for 30 minutes at 160°C or until it is bubbling and brown on top.
This is from a favourite old book “Cooking with Vegetables” by Maria Hanbury-Tenison. An unusual and lovely salad - a bit 1960’s but still good, and pretty to look at because the turmeric gives the veg a bright golden green glow. 450g shelled broad beans 4 small firm courgettes sliced thinly Dressing made with olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 table spoon full each chopped parsley and chives 6 thin rashers bacon dry fried till crisp METHOD: Put the beans into a pan of boiling water, cook for 4 minutes, add the courgettes and boil for another 4 minutes till just tender. Drain well and add the dressing and the turmeric. Mix well leave to cool. Add the chopped herbs, mix again and then scatter the crumbled bacon on top. Good with hot new whole boiled potatoes and an omelette for supper. The monthly recipe and food notes are contributed by Anne Pinkerton. Anne is a local cook who believes that everybody can enjoy seasonal food and take pleasure in preparing meals for their friends and family. KONECT WEST LOTHIAN | WL23
MUSIC REVIEW
a penchant for early Squeeze while ‘Shackles’ reveals the influence of the Kinks.
Snakeskin Shoe Review has evolved over the past couple of years from a loose gaggle of friends into a bona fide gigging and recording outfit with enough high quality original material to warrant (or even, it might be argued, necessitate) release of their debut album, Criticism. The majority of its compositions were penned by James Kerr and as such have his stamp all over them; witness his idiosyncratic lyrics with nods to such disparate parties as Bob Dylan, the Everly Brothers and Orson Welles as well as the jangly guitars so evocative of the band’s live sound. It’s their overall vibe though, rather than any specific style or genre, that identifies SSR. The individual members’ distinct musical backgrounds afford the record a cosmopolitan feel not always obvious with bands who have come together via a shared love of the same style of music. The single ‘Bring It ’ won’t disappoint anyone with
Band members are multi-talented and as such are not afraid to rotate individuals’ instrumental and vocal duties. ‘The End of the Affair’ suggests an appreciation of the likes of The Mamas and Papas but it’s the wistful ‘The Undeclared War’ that’s the stand-out track, thanks in large part to Helen Marshall’s mellifluous vocals and the understated slide playing of veteran guitarist Roger Moffet. Criticism is on limited release from early May so see the band on 2nd of June at Bathgate Regal and pick up one of the few remaining copies after you’ve been blown away with the band’s live set. This month’s review was contributed by Guest Critic Jeff Yates. Snakeskin Shoe Review is a local band of which our regular music reviewer, James Kerr, is a member.
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A previous CALA showhome - upgrades shown at an additional cost
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KD_JUNE *CALA will obtain 2 independent valuations based on achieving a sale in a 4-6 week period, part exchange considered subject to CALA’s purchasing criteria, terms and conditions. Up to 100% part exchange and other incentives available on selected plots, subject to purchasing criteria, terms and conditions and not in conjunction with each other or any other offer. †Plot specific incentives please visit cala.co.uk/terms for full terms and conditions. The image shown is taken from The Ramsay showhome at St Mary’s Gardens and features fixtures, décor, flooring and soft furnishings which are not fitted as standard in a CALA home. These are used to suggest possible finishes you could adopt in your own home and would be an additional cost. Please consult a Sales Advisor for further details.
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VET’S TIP
ALGAE While we’re all hoping the summer will be hot and long, there is a potential lethal hazard which comes with the seasonal sun. Warm weather and a lack of rain are perfect conditions for blue-green algae to proliferate in fresh water ponds, streams and lochs - you often see notices up around Linlithgow Loch warning of its presence. And the reason for those warnings is that it can be toxic - not just to dogs but to humans, horses and other animals. Dogs can be particularly at risk given their propensity to drink from outside water sources and lick themselves after bathing in them. Blue-green algae is actually a bacteria and when it proliferates it looks like a blue or green scum on the surface of the water – or it’s sometimes described as looking like pea soup or paint. Keep your eyes peeled if your dog likes to use water to cool off in, or drink from. Prevention is key - even a small amount can rapidly be lethal to a dog. The toxins can attack the liver or the nervous system and symptoms can include bloody diarrhoea, muscle convulsions and laboured breathing. If you suspect your dog may have ingested any, go and see your vet immediately.
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FEATURED CAT | TABBY This month we are looking for a home for Tabby, a spritely, friendly 17 year old boy. Abandoned as a kitten he decided to move in with a neighbour and a strong bond quickly developed. Sadly he can no longer take care of Tabby and we were asked to help. Tabby loves to play with toys, especially cat nip, and enjoys saying hello to anyone who visits. He has never been around other pets or young children so we are looking for a peaceful home where he can snooze uninterrupted between playtimes. Tabby has early stage renal disease but this is currently controlled by diet. He is getting used to renal food but loves a bit of chicken too. It isn't unusual for a cat of this age to develop renal problems, and with no other health issues he is raring to go.
The Vet’s Tip is contributed by Stuart McMorrow, head vet at Westport Veterinary Clinic, 8 Preston Road. Call: 01506 844 165, or visit: www.westportvets.com
If you feel you could give this playful pensioner his forever home please contact us on 01506 298107 or use the “Contact us” form on the branch website www.cats.org.uk/west-lothian
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SPECIAL FEATURE
Nadin Dunnigan started taking photographs in her teens and has been working as a professional photographer since 2004. She explains that “every photographer goes through different phases of trying things out,” and even though she claims that initially she didn’t plan on taking photographs of people, this is now what she absolutely excels in and what she loves. Professional family photography has changed dramatically in the past 10 years - away from white background studio photography to a much more natural approach where photographs of the family are taken either at their home or outside. Nadin used to have a studio and she thought this is what you have to do: white background, kids jumping around and awkward family poses. Even though she loved having her own studio, something was not quite right. She studied images from her own childhood - the photos taken at nursery of her holding a doll, compared to ones where she is pretend-smiling to the stranger with the camera - and these are the images that make her cringe. They don’t portray the real person. However the photos her dad took of Nadin with her mum in the woods - that’s where real memories come up. But the problem is - dad was missing in the photos!
So that’s what Nadin wants to give to her clients. A chance to produce a stunning collection of images, of the whole family, taken at a place where “family” happens, where the locations brings up memories, where the family is having fun, playing games, having a picnic. Individual portraiture happens naturally during these sessions and the forced smiles are a thing of the past. When you look back at these images you will remember the day, the location, and the fun. So if you are thinking about your next family portrait - why not give Nadin a call? You can have a chilled out afternoon with the kids and Nadin will do her magic and produce a stunning collection of photographs that will mean the world to you. www.nadindunnigan-photography.co.uk 07834 826 500 Based near Linlithgow KONECT LINLITHGOW | 41
Rock Cèilidh
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Next Cèilidh: Thursday 29th June 2017 7.30pm - 10.30pm (Doors and bar open 7.00pm) Tickets on-line and at 'Far from the Madding Crowd' More information at www.ceilidhscotland.org/linlithgow and www.facebook.com/Linlithgowceilidh 42 | KONECT LINLITHGOW
HEALTH & FITNESS
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WHAT’S ON | LINLITHGOW Sunday 18th June
Two Houses and a Castle Walk Explore the links between three of West Lothian’s most historic sites with a guided walk between Hopetoun, Blackness Castle and the House of the Binns. Enjoy a lovely summer’s walk, spot local wildlife and hear about these three places of interest with your guides from The National Trust, Historic Scotland and Hopetoun Ranger Services. Bring lunch. Please be aware this walk will cover approx. 5 miles with rough underfoot conditions, fence crossings and requires a good level of fitness. Cost: £6 per person (not suitable for children). 10.00am-3.00pm approx. Booking essential, please contact the ranger service on ranger@hopetoun.co.uk or 0131 319 3956.
Sunday 18th June
Linlithgow String Orchestra Concert First anniversary concert. Linlithgow Burgh Halls 3pm. See page 8 for ticketing and further details
Saturday 24th June
Linlithgow Farmers Market The Cross, High Street, Linlithgow.
Thursday 29th June
Ceilidh Scotland in Linlithgow Music by Bass Rock Ceilidh Band and friends, tickets £8.50 (£6.50 concession). Instructions will be given for all dances. Linlithgow Burgh Halls, 7.30pm – 10.30pm, doors and bar open at 7.00pm. All ages welcome. Tickets can be bought from ‘Far From the Madding Crowd’ in Linlithgow, or from www.ceilidhscotland.org/
LIBRARY INFORMATION Linlithgow Library The Vennel, High Street, Linlithgow, EH49 7EH Tel: 01506 775490 Email: linlithgow.lib@westlothian.gov.uk Opening hours: Mon & Fri: 9.00am - 5.00pm. Tue & Thur: 9.00am - 7.00pm. Wed: 9.00am - 3.00pm. Sat: 9.00am - 1.00pm. STORYTIME: Stories and art activities for children 3-4 years during term time - every Monday and Friday 10.30am. LINLITHGOW BOOK GROUP: Meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6pm to discuss their chosen novel. BOOKBUG SESSIONS: Stories, songs & rhymes suitable for all under 3’s and their grownups. Council Information Service (located within the library) is open 9-2.30 Monday to Friday
THEATRES
Saturday 1st July
Badger Watch Join the Ranger Service to discover more about these intriguing animals. There will be a short presentation followed by an evening in our badger hide. Wear sturdy footwear and bring binoculars and a torch. Suitable for adults and children over 12 years. Meet: Sutherland Building, by Animal Attraction, Beecraigs Country Park. Time: 8pm – 9.30pm. Cost: £3.80 adult, £2.60 child. Meet outside Beecraigs Visitor Centre. Free, booking essential, call the Rangers on 01506 284516 or email mail@beecraigs.com TO INCLUDE YOUR CLUB OR CLASS, EMAIL DETAILS TO EDITOR@KONECTDIRECTORY. CO.UK. CHARITY AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT GROUPS ARE FREE, THERE IS A SMALL CHARGE FOR OTHER LISTINGS. SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILS. WWW.KONECTDIRECTORY.CO.UK TO INCLUDE YOUR EVENT HERE, PLEASE EMAIL EDITOR@KONECTDIRECTORY.CO.UK
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LINLITHGOW BURGH HALLS Modern multi-functional venue within historic building: art gallery with regular exhibitions, hireable space, café. For information see www.linlithgowburghhalls.co.uk
BATHGATE REGAL hosts an exciting programme of film ,music, theatre, comedy and children’s events. For upcoming events see website at www.bathgateregal.org for complete listing.
CLUBS & CLASSES
SPORTS, HOBBIES, LEARNING, SUPPORT GROUPS & MORE... Linlithgow Writers Circle We meet every second Wednesday in the Linlithgow Tap in Linlithgow, from 7.30pm until 10pm. It’s for aspiring writers in and around Linlithgow to come together and write, share our work for critique and make some writing friends. It’s free to come along. For further details email: linlithgowwriters@gmail.com or search for us on Facebook. 2nd West Lothian Scouts The Scout Hall, 6 Dog Well Wynd, Linlithgow. Beavers (age 6-8) meet Wednesdays; Cubs (age 8 - 10.5) meet Mondays; Two Scouts troops (age 10.5 -14) meet Wednesdays and Thursdays. Contact Group Scout Leader Nick Moody at scouts2wl@hotmail.co.uk. Substantial waiting lists for all sections - new adult volunteers always welcome. The Caring Cafe Low Port Centre, 1 Blackness Road, Linlithgow, EH49 7HZ. The Caring Cafe is a meeting place where people with dementia and their carers have a chance to meet others in a similar situation. Meets monthly on the 3rd Wednesday of every month 10am - 12noon (Lunch available after the café in the Lowport Centre cafeteria). For people who are able to attend safely on their own or who are accompanied by someone to support them. Contact Margaret or May from Linlithgow Link on 01506 845137 or email Coordinator@linlithgowlink.org.uk Linlithgow Bridge Playgroup Chalmers Hall, Main Street, Linlithgow Bridge. Tue-Thu: 9:15 am - 11:45 am during term time. No minimum number of sessions. £7 per session. For more information contact lbplaygroup@gmail.com Linlithgow Speakers Are you and your staff interested in improving speaking in public and leadership skills? Do you know about Toastmasters? Linlithgow Speakers is a local voluntary group that can help develop these skills. We are looking for new members in Linlithgow. Come and visit on Tuesday night (we meet every second Tuesday at 7.30 at the Low Port Centre in Linlithgow. Please contact me for more information: Sheila Fraser 01506 650953 or 07968 233324. Linlithgow Keep Fit Club We meet every Thursday from 19:00 - 21:00 at the gym at the rear of Linlithgow Academy. We have limited spaces for new male members. We resume on the 27th August. Call Brian on 07984 930235 or email gallacherbrian@hotmail.com for further information. Linlithgow String Orchestra The Linlithgow String Orchestra for adults (18+) with a minimum standard Grade 5 meet weekly on Monday’s 7.30-9.30pm at St Peter’s Episcopal Church, High Street Linlithgow (£3 per week). New players from Linlithgow and the surrounding areas are welcome. Please bring music stands. Please contact us in advance on: linlithgowstringorchestra@gmail.com or search for us on Facebook. Badminton Club Small, friendly club meets Wednesday evenings at Lowport Centre, 7-9pm. We are looking for new members who have played before. Adults only please. Pub Theology NEW! Starting September. St Michael’s Parish Church at the Four Mary’s. Live bands, questions about life, beer and pub food. All perspectives welcome.
Linlithgow and District Embroiders Guild Linlithgow and District Branch of the Embroiderers Guild meet the last Wednesday of the month in Linlithgow Academy Library from 7pm till 9pm, September to May. Variety of Speakers and classes. Beginner or experienced, or not a stitcher all are welcome. Sunshine Singalong Kirk Hall, St Michael’s Parish Church, second Thursday every month 12 – 1.30pm. Caring for those living with memory loss. Light lunch then singing your favourite songs. A warm welcome awaits you, no church connection needed, just turn up on the day. Disabled parking in the Vennel Car Park adjacent to Kirk Hall. Seedlings – Tots and Toddlers church St Michael’s Church Hall, Thursday’s 10-11am. Bring your 0-5 year old children or grandchildren for craft activities and singing. Coffee, cake, new friends. Just come along on the morning. *** NOT RUNNING OVER THE SUMMER*** Scottish Seniors Computer Club Star and Garter (The Bistro Café), Station Road. Wednesday nights 7pm – 9pm. For the over 50s to find out what you can do with your computer, laptop, iPad/tablet or smartphone device. Enjoy the experience; learn and share! Contact: Dougie Baird, Linlithgow Computer Club. Call 07929 120129 or just call in. Physio Led Pilates The Scout Hall in Linlithgow, Monday evenings 6pm & 7pm and Sunday mornings at 10am. The Old Pavilion in Linlithgow Wednesday evenings 6:30pm. At Physio Led Pilates you can feel assured that exercises will be performed safely, effectively and modified to the appropriate level for you under the expert guidance of an experienced Physiotherapist. For booking and further information please see www.physioledpilates.com Monthly Mindfulness Meditation & Qigong Class Starting Sunday 12th March 1:15-3:45 at The Old Pavilion at Linlithgow Cricket Ground. FREE class for cancer patients (past and present) and their families / carers and friends - no experience required. Email: Trish@bosombudsofscotland for more information. All details are on our website: www.bosombudsofscotland.org Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Senior Section Rainbow units (girls 5 - 7 years) Mon, Wed & Thurs nights in Linlithgow. Brownie units (girls 7 - 10 years) Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs nights in Linlithgow. Guide units (girls 10 - 14 years) Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri nights in Linlithgow. Senior Section unit (girls 14 - 25 years) Fri nights. For more information see www.girlguiding. org.uk/get-involved or email westlothiangirlguiding@gmail.com. Forth Valley Orienteers NEW! Come and try orienteering! Learn to navigate with a map and compass with FVO club coaches. Newcomers classes will be running on specific Saturdays in September and October at Beecraigs Country Park. Junior classes for ages 9-13 years old (with or without parent). Adult newcomer classes for all ages. £5 per session. Contact Jen Leonard on 01506 843552 or membership@fvo.org.uk for more information.
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