Konect Livingston July 15 by Konect Magazines

JULY 2015

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FEATUREs Al fresco dining locally The Almond Avon reconnection programme Summer holiday activities

plus local businesses, community information and more!

The community magazine for Livingston

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he magazine has a summery feel to it this month, so now we just need the summer weather to make it all real. We’ve optimistically been looking at al fresco dining for this month, hoping for it to be warm enough to actually eat outside! There is a huge range of eateries in the local area where you can eat outside or just socialise and relax with a drink - from breakfast through to late evening; see our guide on pages 8-9. In the theme of outdoors eating, the recipe this month is a BBQ recipe. Make sure you check the What’s On pages for plenty of holiday activities nearby. We hope you find the magazine informative and entertaining. If you’ve got something interesting and different going on that you’d like to share with the local community, do get in touch and we may be able to feature your story in an upcoming issue. Wishing all readers and customers a fantastic holiday!

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

FEATUREs Al Fresco dining locally Spotlight on MH Developments Almond Avon Reconnection Spotlight on DB General Builder s

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REGULARS Recipe Proper ty Matter s Thought for the Month

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

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Front cover: Picnic at Five Sisters Zoo,West Calder. Photo courtesy of Visit West Lothian

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Liberta Restaurant, Mid Street, Bathgate

Al Fresco Dining Snatch a bit of the slow life this summer

There are so few days of the year when you can comfortably eat outside that you want to make the most of it when you can. There’s something about being outdoors and watching the world go by on a busy street as you enjoy a long drink, or being tucked away in a beer garden for a meal, that makes life seem to slow down for just an hour or two. Maybe it’s the association with the more leisurely approach to meals on the continent. So, optimistically hoping for some warm days and balmy evenings this month, we’ve been checking out where you can go locally for outdoors dining. Starting here in Livi, here are some suggestions... Exciting news from EQHQ in Livingston– they are opening their “0506” Kitchen and Bar on 28th June, and have large garden at the back of the club with BBQ facilities and full bar service, where you can take your meal. The garden seats around 120 and, as owner Darren enthuses “with outdoors drinking, the food has to be the focus....” With their own bespoke burger and fantastic grill and rib selection, and chef coming from a Harvey Nichols restaurant background, this sounds like one to definitely check out this summer. Family friendly, food served 11am to 10pm. http://www. eqhq.co.uk/0506-kitchen-bar. 1 Almondside, Howden West Road, Livingston EH54 6NB. Tel: 01506 433367. The historic Livingston Inn has tables at the back of the pub and food served 7 days. 2 Main Street, Livingston, West Lothian EH54 7AF Tel:01506 413054. The Lime Kiln and Tony Macaroni, both on the boulevard in Livi, have tables on decking at 8

the front, and of course the food chain stores in the Designer Centre also have tables outdoors.

Howden Park Centre is surrounded by

stunning parkland with outside space for children to run and play and five picnic style benches for customers near the Bistro – it’s not formally a dining deck but customers are welcome to take their food outside. Bistro open 7 days, Monday to Friday 9.30am - 3pm. Saturday & Sunday 10am – 3pm; a dinner menu is available on selected performance nights for pre-theatre dinner. (Advance booking essential for pre theatre meals) Howden Park Centre, Livingston, EH54 6AE. Tel: 01506 773880 .

Almond Valley Heritage Centre has a

recently developed tearoom with home-grown fruit & veg and a brand new “shepherds hut” kiosk that will serve refreshments in their orchard. www. almondvalley.co.uk Almond Valley Heritage Trust, Millfield, Livingston, EH54 7AR. Tel: 01506 414957.

The Topiary Coffee Shop within Klondykes

Garden Centre has outdoors tables. Open for breakfasts, lunches and afternoon teas, til 5pm. Everything made on-site. Vegetarian breakfasts and gluten free baking available. Campus Roundabout, Livingston EH54 7AW. Tel: 01506 410053.

In the Bathgate area...

Kaim Park Hotel has a terrace with six tables with full table service – take a seat outside and waiting staff will come and take your order. There is also a large garden with picnic tables on the grass so you can move down on the grass if you wish, and there is a kids play area at bottom of garden. Breakfast, light meals, afternoon teas, evening meals. www.kaimpark.info. Edinburgh Road, Bathgate, EH48 1EP. Tel: 01506 653399. KONECT

Liberta Restaurant, Bathgate’s Italian, have just opened a great new al fresco dining area. There are 15 tables, some with parasols, on a paved area lined with flowers and shrubs. And for special atmosphere in the evening, they have installed new outdoors lighting, and also outdoors music. Food served from 11am to 9pm, new summer menu out shortly. 4 Mid Street, Bathgate. Tel: 01506 635250. The Courtyard Cafe opened in Polkemmet

Linlithgow, West Lothian EH49 7AH. Tel: 01506 282720.

Hopetoun House Café has 3 outdoor tables available for the Stables Tearoom customers. Home-made pastries, scones and sandwiches, salads and soups and traditional afternoon teas. Open 11am - 4.30pm daily. Hopetoun House South Queensferry, EH30 9SL. Tel: 0131 331 3661.

Country Park in mid April. They have plenty of picnic tables in the courtyard – order and pay inside then take your seat outside and staff bring the food to your table. Serving food from 9am to 6pm, including all-day full breakfast on weekdays! (on weekends full breakfast served to 12 noon). Hot filled rolls, lunches and light meals including the ever-popular chilli hot dogs. Coffees, homebaking and a gluten free and dairy free range. Located within Polkemmet Country Park, Whitburn. www. facebook.com/thecourtyardcafewhitburn. Tel: 01501 228630.

Hopetoun Farm Grill is a pop-up style eatery

The Cupcake Cafe Bar near Torphichen has a large garden with picnic tables. They are all about cupcakes and home baking (including gluten free cakes) and also serve breakfast and lunch 7 days 9am-4pm. BYOB to complete your lunch on a warm summers day! Westerwood Farm, Torphichen, EH48 4NQ. Tel: 01506 654697.

Heading out in the Calders direction, the Black Bull Inn in Mid Calder has a sheltered beer

Moving a little further afield....

Linlithgow Burgh Halls has 7+ tables on the wonderful outdoor terrace. Take a stroll around the beautiful rose gardens after your meal. Homemade fresh daily soups, delicious sandwiches, light snacks, sweet treats . Monday to Saturday 9.30am - 4pm. Sunday 11am – 4pm. Cross House,

running until August at Hopetoun Farm Shop. Select your steak from the butchery then take it to the grill set up outside (there is a gazebo, and a marquee with sides in case of bad weather) to get it grilled while you wait. Selection of salads and sides, ice cream and cakes to make a meal of it, with weekly themes such as pulled meats, sausages (huge range of Hopetoun sausages) and BBQ. www.hopetoun.co.uk/farm-shop-home.html Newton, Hopetoun Wood, Broxburn, EH52 6QZ. Tel: 01506 830716.

garden with mature trees offering shade as well as sunny spots. Lunches and dinners 7 days. www. blackbullmidcalder.co.uk. 4-10 Market Street, Mid Calder EH53 0AA. Tel: 01506 882170.

The Grapes Bistro in East Calder has a

large beer garden, recently refurbished – five picnic benches all with parasols, and new flower planters. If you let bar staff know when you go in that you want to eat outside they will provide full table service outside. The beer garden is open every day to 9pm, and food is served daily from 12noon to 8pm. 130 Main Street, East Calder. Tel: 01506 881896.

For somewhere completely different – Milk at Jupiter Artland is the cafe within the sculpture

park near East Calder and is open to everyone, not just sculpture park customers. Drive through the stunning Jenks landforms that are part of the artland, and make your way to the courtyard where there is full table service in a covered outdoors area or a small sun trap garden. Open everyday 10am to 5pm in July and August, and Thursdays to Sundays in September. Sandwiches, soups, light meals, amazing salads and artisanal coffees. http://www. cafemilk.co.uk/jupiter-artland located within Jupiter Artland, Bonnington House Steadings, Wilkieston, EH27 8BB. Tel: 0131 629 6022. Finally, if you’re visiting Five Sisters Zoo this summer, there is outdoor dining available at their café; they have an ice cream parlour and burger van (weather permitting) as well as a picnic area available with a fabulous new dome. www. fivesisterszoo.co.uk Gavieside, West Calder, West Lothian EH55 8PT. Tel: 01506 870000.

Linlithgow Burgh Halls. Photo courtesy of Visit West Lothian. KONECT

[Editor’s note: we have not personally eaten at every single one of these establishments recently]

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Next Public Consultation 19th August, 7p m at Howden Park Centre, Livingston

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Covering over 79km of river length and flowing through West Lothian, Falkirk and Edinburgh, the Almond and Avon Rivers were at the forefront of the industrial revolution stimulating the rise of mills, mining and agriculture and shaping the communities along their banks.

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Rugby Club Weir next to Almond Park Over the next year the Trust will engage with volunteer groups, community councils, landowners and members of the community to make sure everyone has a chance to have a say about the projects (see box below for list of projects). Local communities will be involved in essential conservation work to restore and protect the rivers for aquatic wildlife, such as migratory fish like salmon and sea trout, as well as other species which rely on the water environment. Paths will be improved to create better access and interpretation produced in conjunction with local heritage trusts. There will also be awareness raising events, skills training with accredited qualifications, and volunteer events to promote and enhance the natural heritage. As an example, the River Almond Barriers project will look at ways to help migratory fish over the manmade barriers on the river - there are 57 suspected obstacles in the Almond catchment alone and seven main barriers that are causing the most impact for migratory fish and the river connectivity. The Trust will engage the community view on options from full removal of weirs to creation of fish paths. If you would like to be involved and kept up to date with the progress of the programme please contact Jonathan at j.louis@fishforth.co.uk or visit our website www.fishforth.co.uk/rfft and sign up to our mailing list. You can also follow us on Twitter @forthfishtrust or like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ riverforthfisheriestrust

Almond Avon Reconnection programme projects are: Bathgate Water Restoration Project • Killandean Blue/Green Network Project • Upper Avon River Restoration Project • Upper Avon Riparian Improvement Project • Gogar Burn Reconnection Project • River Almond Barriers Project • Almond/Avon Invasive Non-Native Species Project • Riverfly Monitoring Project

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“Should I Sell During the Summer Holidays?” by Craig Turpie

Some sellers feel that if they have “missed” the spring market, they should wait until September before selling their property; but there are solid reasons for marketing your home during the summer. Firstly, your house is likely to look its very best. The bright days and long evenings mean that your accommodation will look light and airy, and any views from the house will be accentuated. Your garden will be in full bloom and adds real value to the purchaser’s perception of your home - they won’t just be looking at rooms! If it is a family house, children’s slide/swings etc. can only make the house feel more like a home - a real hot button for the family buyer. Longer evenings also mean that the opportunity for positive viewings is extended, as partners can view together. Serious buyers do not let holidays, sports, etc. get in their way and are sometimes frustrated by the reduction in choice, as other sellers delay bringing their property to market or sometimes withdraw their homes over the summer holidays. Those with children may be under some pressure to secure a property before the new school year and, as a result, could be prepared to pay a higher price in return for a swift purchase. September is also a popular time for those moving jobs. They will certainly be hoping to move in towards the end of the summer so they can get the move out of the way before putting all their energies into their new position. So, if you are considering the possibility of selling, or know someone else who is, why not help us supply the demand that we’re anticipating this summer. It could pay you handsomely. 42

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and Useful Information 30th May to 5th July Livingston Art Association 45th Annual Exhibition At Howden Park Centre, Livingston, EH54 6AE. Tel 01506 777666. www.howdenparkcentre.co.uk. Disabled Access. All welcome Mon to Fri 9 -7, Sat 10 - 5, Sun 11 – 5. Refreshments available at The Bistro.

Saturday 4th July Spectacular Jousting Linlithgow Palace, 12.30pm – 4.30pm. Experience an afternoon of thrills and spills as Linlithgow Palace and Peel hosts its annual jousting tournament. Hear the thunder of hooves and the crack of lances splintering as our daring knights battle it out in the arena in a show of skill and horsemanship. See Historic Scotland website for details. 10% discount on tickets booked online.

Saturday 27th June to Sunday 18th August Dibbles and Nibbles at Almond Valley Heritage Centre Garden & food related special activities for the school holidays. See www.almondvalley.co.uk for full details.

Saturday 27th June to Sunday 23rd August Big Summer Challenge Discover more about West Lothian’s Country Parks by taking up the Big Summer Challenge. Information from any of the three Country Parks (Polkemmet, Beecraigs or Almondell & Calderwood). Drop in to the Visitor Centre at any of the three Country Parks between 9am – 4.30pm. Free.

Monday 13th July - Friday 17th July Ranger Activity Week at Almondell & Calderwood Country Park Join the Ranger Service for a whole week of fun-packed outdoor activities, build your own shelter, scramble up burns, learn how to light fires and much, much more. Suitable for: 5-11 years who enjoy being outdoors. Meet: Almondell Visitor Centre. Time: 9am- 4.30pm. Cost: £83.00. Booking essential, call the Rangers on 01506 882254, email: almondell&calderwood@westlothian. gov.uk

Wednesday 22nd July Wonderful Wild Wednesday - Armadale Carrying on from the success of Rural Connect’s Wild Wednesdays, join the Ranger Service and other organisations for a day of nature inspired activities around West Lothian. Look out for it in your area! Suitable for families Meet: Playing field off Avondale Drive, Armadale Time: Drop in between 11am-3pm Cost: free. Howden Park Centre has a busy programme of events including live music, dance, theatre, workshops and exhibitions. See their website at www.howdenparkcentre.co.uk for complete up to date listing or contact the box office: 01506 777666.

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

To include your event here, please email editor@konectdirectory.co.uk or call 07854 492638.

library information Livingston Library opening hours are changing from 29/6/15. See new hours for each library below.

Almondbank Library Shiel House, Shiel Walk, Craigshill, EH54 5EH T: 01506 283133. E: almondbank.lib@westlothian.gov.uk Opening times: Mon, Tues, Wed and Fri 9am - 6pm Thurs 9am - 7pm Sat 9am -1pm Summer holiday activites at Almondbank: Monday 22nd June: Come along and register for the great Summer Reading Challenge. Lot of fun, reading and activities for children aged 4 -11 years. Tuesday 30th June: Hula Hooping challenge. 3.00 - 4.00pm. Tuesday 7th July: Skipping/ Paint a sun catcher. 3.00 – 4.00pm. Tuesday 14th July: Juggling / Decorate a cupcake. 3.00 – 4.00pm. Tuesday 21st July: Egg and spoon race / Make a paper aeroplane. 3.00 – 4.00pm.

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Tuesday 28th July: Record breakers hunt. 3.00 – 4.00pm. Space are limited for all these activities. Contact the library for details on 01506 283133. Tuesday 14th and 28th July: Book Bug session. 2:00 – 2:30pm. Come along and join in stories, songs and rhymes.

Carmondean Library Carmondean Connected: Carmondean Centre, EH54 8PT T: 01506 777602. E: carmondean.lib@westlothian.gov.uk Opening times: Mon & Fri 9am - 5pm Tues & Thus 10am - 7pm Fri 10am - 5pm Sat 9am - 1pm

Lanthorn Library Kenilworth Rise, Dedridge, EH54 6NY T: 01506 777700. E: lanthorn.lib@westlothian.gov.uk Opening times: Mon 10am-3pm Tues & Fri 11am-5pm Wed 11am-4pm Thurs 10am - 7pm Sat 9am - 1pm Treasure hunt – ongoing for the whole of the summer. Record Breaking Challenges are: Wednesday 8th July @ 11.30am – Post-It Note Challenge – how many Post-Its can you get on your face in 30 seconds? Friday 24th July @ 2.00pm – Skittles challenge – how many skittles can you transfer into a bowl in 30 seconds? Wednesday 5th August @ 11.30am – Sock Challenge – how many socks can you put on in 30 seconds? Monday 10th August @ 2.00pm – Ping Pong Challenge – score as many points with your ping pong balls in 30 seconds! There will also be record breaking crafts available for the whole of the summer, including dinosaur door handle, paper plane, robot bookmark, paper dolls, paper frog, leopard mask. Crafts will change weekly. Are you aged between 8 – 11 years old? Come and join the Library Book Bashers. We meet once a month to discuss our favourite books, and do fun activities. Junior Chatterbooksgroup: Thursday 18th June @ 6.15pm. New members welcome. Adult Book Group Thursday 25th June @ 6pm. Ask in the Library for details. Summer Reading Challenge 2015 The theme for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge is Record Breakers. There will be a number of fun activities and events taking place over the month of July. Registration is available from Monday 22/6/2015 Please contact your Local Library for more details

In West Lothian this summer there is plenty for all the family. There is equine action at the Jousting at Linlithgow Palace on 4th & 5th July, Scotch Hop (also at Linlithgow Palace) on 15th, 22nd & 29th July, 5th & 12th August. Party at the Palace is back on the 8th and 9th August and also in Linlithgow visit the Canal Centre for their annual Fun Day on 16th August; the highlight of the afternoon is the Cardboard Boat Race. Whilst in Linlithgow why not enjoy the impeccable service at the Linlithgow Burgh Halls Café? It’s the ideal place for you to meet friends for morning coffee, lunch or afternoon tea - or all three! Eat and drink on the wonderful outdoor terrace, then have a stroll around the town. If you like great food in a relaxed, picturesque setting, why not try the Hopetoun Farm Grill located at the Farm Shop. It’s open from 19th June until 30th August serving freshly grilled produce from the estate plus weekly themes, including American style pulled meats week and BBQ week. In addition to the many events taking place in West Lothian why not have a day out at the various great attractions including Almond Valley Heritage Centre for Dibbles and Nibbles – a selection of garden and food related activities; Five Sisters Zoo to visit over 170 different species of animal; and the Scottish Owl Centre for a day in Polkemmet Park, combining the Owl Centre’s spectacular flying displays and other park activities such as adventure playground, 9-hole golf course, golf driving range, bowling green, woodland walks and cafe.

Are you a tourism-related business or food and drink outlet interested in the benefits of membership of Visit West Lothian? Then contact 01506 283 090 or email visitwestlothian@westlothian.gov.uk.

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Seeing the simple things in life including moments of kindness By TINA GILBERT

How beautiful it is in the springtime and summer months, have you stopped to really notice? The leaves have all opened out, the plants growing out of the ground, suddenly everything is green, fresh and beautiful. The sound of the rain, the warmth of the sun, the clear blue sky and how big are the bumble bees! Over the course of the last week have you paused to feel the moment when someone was kind to you; perhaps made you a cup of tea, gave you an unexpected hug, a genuine smile or gave you their time to just listen. How did it feel? When was the last time you were kind to someone, what was that moment and how did that feel, did you even notice? Perhaps more importantly when was the last time you were kind to yourself? Do you ever stop to even consider being kind to yourself? Life passes us all by so very quickly, we are almost in the middle of the year already! In our fast paced frantic lives that most of us lead, it is so important to take a moment for the simple things in life, the small pleasures are gifts that are part of everyday existence that we miss most of the time. Stop now as you read this, pause and reflect on these questions.

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clubs & classes

Sports, Hobbies, Learning, Support Groups & more... Jog Scotland Jog Scotland groups around Livingston aim to get people outdoors and get fit whilst meeting new friends. There are groups suitable for beginners to advanced at different locations and times around Livingston. Check out jogscotland.org.uk.

MS Society afternoon meetings Group meeting in the afternoons once per month at Dobbies, for those who can’t make the evening meeting. Support group to help people with MS, emotional, financial difficulties and to signpost them to legal and other help. Call Alison Ritchie on 01506 201439 or email viadoc@hotmail.co.uk for more details and the date of this month’s meeting.

Lothian Running Club We welcome runners of any standard. We believe that running clubs are not just for the elite (although we will let fast people join too). Suitable for all ages and we have a junior section from age 6. Training sessions in and around Livingston, meet at Inveralmond High, Craigswood Sports Centre and Dechmont Law car park. For more info see website www.lothianrunningclub.co.uk.

West Lothian Clarion Cycling club - Our aim is to help cyclists plan and reach their own goals through training with, and seeking advice and support from fellow club members. Weekly club runs leave from Linlithgow Leisure Centre and East Calder Sports Centre. See www. westlothianclarion.co.uk or email secretary@westlothianclarion. co.uk

West Lothian 50 Plus Network New members always welcome for social, educational, recreational and cultural activities. Monthly meet-ups, visits and day trips. Over 25 different activity groups, including arts, crafts, walking, theatre etc. See www.westlothian50plusnetwork.co.uk or call 01506 635510. Office hours Mon - Fri 10am - 2pm.

The Livingston Players Amateur theatre company always pleased to welcome new members with or without experience. For more information please contact Carol, Membership Secretary, on 01506 881398 or see www. livingstonplayers.co.uk

Livingston FC

West Lothian Rhythmic Gymnastics Club Craigwillow Centre, Craigshill, EH54 5LU. Rhythmic is gymnastics with rope, hoop, ball, clubs and ribbon. We welcome all girls from 5 -18 year old, from beginners to Elite level. For more information contact Liz McNeill – 01506 434789 or 07710 472213.

Craigshill Good Neighbour Network Practical help, social and volunteering opportunities to socially isolated people of all ages in Craigshill and South Howden. Lunch club, Tuesday social club, optional transport to and from clubs, outings and befriending. Almondbank Centre. Tel 01506 435851.

Lodge Almondale Social Club Our Social Club convenor cordially invites all members, associate members and their guests to visit our social club. The Social Club is open every evening and Saturday afternoon (except Sunday and meeting nights) with Live Music, Dancing and Bingo every Saturday evening and Bingo every Wednesday evening. Non members welcome. Masonic Hall, Craigshill Rd East, Livingston EH54 5DT Tel: 01506 439418.

Trampoline Classes for children Craigwillow Centre, Craigshill 6 years + . Please call 01506 412314 for more info.

Craigshill Thistle u15’s Training Tues 7.30 pm - 9.00 pm at Craigsfarm in Craigshill 3g pitch. Friday at Craigswood sports centre playing fields 6.30pm - 8.00pm weather permitting (if weather is bad Friday’s training is held at Craigsfarm 7.30 - 8.30 pm). For further details contact Mark on 07951 528398.

Parents Together West Lothian Support group for families with child on the Autism Spectrum. Meet up once a month for a chat and a coffee, regular guest speakers. First Thursday of each month (during school term). For more information contact parentstogetherwestlothian@live.com

New Town Entertainers

League players and juniors, social and corporate events. Almondvale Stadium telephone 01506 417000 or see www.livingstonfc.co.uk

Rehearse at Craigsfarm on Mon and Wed from 7pm for annual pantomime production. Open to anyone over 14 yrs. Membership is £10 adults and £5 under 18s. For more information please contact Jan Dignon on 01506 431803.

Livingston Speakers Toastmasters Club

Daisy Drop In

A fun & friendly way to improve your Communication & Leadership skills. Our meetings are always entertaining and educational. We meet at West Lothian College, Livingston. Alternate Thursdays 7:15pm to 9:30pm. Everyone is welcome to come along and find out more. For more info see www.livingstonspeakers.org.uk http://www.facebook.com/ LivingstonSpeakers

Almondbank Centre, Craigshill Information centre for parents/carers of pre-school children. Drop in, play and have fun! Open: Mon - Fri 9am - 12 noon, Mon & Thurs afternoons 1.30pm - 3.00pm.

Livingston Ramblers Group We are a non profit walking group with members from around Livingston including Bathgate, Armadale, East, West and Mid Calder, Kirknewton, Blackburn, Uphall and Broxburn. We have 3 walking groups. Thursdays, once a fortnignt offering walks of 5 – 8 miles, starting at 10.00 am. Saturday Challenge walks starting at 7.00 or 7.30 am, walks include Corbetts and Munros. Sunday Venture walks start at 8.00am and offer a variety of walks of 7-13 miles, from coast to hills. You are welcome to try any of our walks. Contact 01506 880980 for further information.

CRAIGSHILL New Town Roller Girls Roller Derby team, meeting 9-10pm on Wednesdays at Craigswood Xcite. New members welcome, contact us via our Facebook page www.facebook.com/NewTownRollerGirls or email

newtownrollergirls@hotmail.co.uk. Please contact us before coming to your first session so that we can sort equipment for you.

Daisy Drop In Playgroup Letham Community Wing, Craigshill: Playgroup for 2 - 5’s. Take eligible 2’s. Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 9.15am - 11.30am, Tues, Wed & Thurs afternoons 12.30pm - 2.45pm. Tel: 01506 238998 or email: daisydropin@hotmail.co.uk for more info.

DEANS 13th West Lothian Scouts Deans Community Hall Beavers: 6 - 8 years. Tues 6.30 - 7.30pm Cubs: 8 - 10 years. Thurs 6.30 - 8.00pm Scouts: 10 -14 years. Thurs 7.00 – 9.00 We are also looking for new leaders or helpers to help out on the nights. All are welcome. Please contact Steven Graham steven_ graham1@gmx.co.uk or by phone 07786638442 or 1506 630360 after 6.30pm.

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Yoga for people with health conditions

West Lothian Breast Cancer Support Group

Ability Centre, Carmondean Centre Road. Wednesdays 1.15-2.30pm. Call Joanna on 07436 102726 for more information.

Meets on the first Tuesday of each month, in the Ability Centre, Carmondean, Livingston, from 7pm-9pm. Further details and information, contact Nan McDonald tel: 01506 655739.

Livingston Station Playgroup Livingston Station Community Centre. Spaces available for 2 – 5 yr olds. Mon-Thurs 9.30-11.50am, Fri 9.15-11.30am. £4 per day plus £1 per wk for healthy snack. Contact us on 07954 044260 to place your child’s name on our waiting list or see us on facebook for more info.

Deans Community High School Playgroup Care and education for children from 2 years 6 months. Dean Community High School, Eastwood Park, Livingston. Mon-Fri 9.10am – 11.10 am term time. £20/week, or flexible days at £4/session (min of 3 per week). For more information please phone Claire or Lesley on 01506 282155 and ask for playgroup between 8.45am and 12.15pm, or pop in any time for a visit.

Yoga Carmondean Community Centre. Tuesdays 6:30-7:30. Please contact Tina on 07834 970 409 or email tina@yogamed.co.uk. See www.yogamed.co.uk

Livingston Fiddlers A group of amateur musicians who meet for regular practise sessions in Deans and play for local events. New members always welcome. Must be able to read music and not suitable for complete beginners. Fiddle/accordion or any other instrument considered. Venue - St Andrews Church Hall, Deans, Livingston. Time: most Wednesdays 7.30-9.30pm. Contact secretary: eric@livingstonfiddlers. co.uk. Tel 01506 654 189. www.livingstonfiddlers.co.uk

Pilates for people with health conditions Livingston Station Community Centre. Fridays 10.30-11.30am. Call Joanna on 07436 102726 for more information.

Pottery Classes Deans community High - Eastwood Park, Livingston, EH54 8PS. ILA approved. Wed 7pm-9pm, Fri 10am-12pm. Adults classes – please contact Kim for late entry. Tutor Kim McCulloch. To join or for more information please contact DCHS 01506 282155 or Kim 07836 332165 or email deanscommunityeducation@wled.org.uk

Diabetes UK West Lothian Voluntary Group Regular group meetings are held on 1st Wednesday of each month (not January) at 7-9pm at Inveralmond Community High School, Willowbank, Ladywell Livingston. For more info contact may@ dukwl.info or by phone 01506 834 877 Mob: 07708 919 064. www. west-lothian.diabetesukgroup.org. We also have Facebook and Twitter pages.

Lothians MS Support Group Open to anyone living with Multiple Sclerosis, family & friends. Informal fortnightly meetings for support, information and activities. Membership and meetings free. For more info and for dates of this month’s fortnightly meetings, contact Val on valsteward1msgroup@yahoo.co.uk or call 01506 201107. Fortnightly meetings are at the Ability Centre, Livingston, EH54 8PT on a Tueday 7pm–8.30pm.

Deans Art Club New Deans Community Building. Tuesdays 7 – 9pm. Beginners welcome. We are a friendly class, £2 per adult per week, paints provided. For more information please call Jim Tripney on 01506 418838.

Kiddies Corner

Livingston United Parish Church Meets on Sundays at Nether Dechmont Community Centre, Fells Rigg. 8.45 – Eucharist. 9.30 – All-age Worship. 10.00 – Children’s Group, Discussion Group and Coffee Bar. 11.00 – Traditional Service. Transport can be provided – call 07806 628506 to arrange. Also meets on Thursdays at Lanthorn Community Centre, Dedridge, at 10.15am for Holy Communion. www.lupc.org.uk.

DEDRIDGE Space Academy Children’s Club Monthly club for primary aged children held on the last Friday of each month from 1.30-3.30pm at the Lanthorn Community Centre. Games, stories, songs, science, crafts, cooking and more – free of charge. Visit facebook.com/lepyouth or call 07861 455121 for more information.

JYHS Badminton Club At James Young High School on Saturdays. Open to school children in the Livingston area of any age or ability. Primary School age (P1P7) 9am - l0am. High School age (S1-S6) l0am - 11am Contact: Ann (01506 438717) or Joyce (01506 462430)

Dedridge Spiritualist Church Crofthead Community Centre, Templer Rise. Wednesdays 7.30pm. We are one of the oldest running spiritualist church in Livingston. We have been serving the community since 1985. We have a different medium every week. No admission fee. Find us on Facebook and we bsite:dedridgespiritualstchurch.co.uk

Livingston Camera Club Crofthead Centre, Templar Rise, Dedridge. We meet every Monday evening at 7:15pm - 9:30pm. All welcome. Annual subscription £25, weekly attendance £2.50 (concessions available). Annual programme of visiting speakers, members digital, print & AV evenings, internal & external competitions, tutorials and outings. The central aim of the club is to encourage individual members to share ideas, knowledge and experience, and develop their photographic skills. www. livingstoncameraclub.org.uk. Email – contact@livingstoncameraclub.org.uk Facebook – www.facebook.com/livingstoncameraclub twitter – www.twitter.com/LiviCamClub

Baby and Toddler 0-5 years - Wednes days 9:15-11:15 am.

Café Connect Friendly community café with homebaking and refreshments Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9:30-12. Dedridge Baptist Church, Quentin Rise. Contact 01506 415837

The Lanthorn Toddlers Group – Music Makers Meets on Mondays in the Lanthorn Community Complex, Kenilworth Rise, Dedridge. From 9:45 to 10:45 - £1 per session

The Lanthorn Toddlers Group – Parent & Toddlers Meets on Fridays in the Lanthorn Community Complex, Kenilworth Rise, Dedridge From 10:00am to 12 noon. Snack provided - £1 per session. Contact Susanne Brunton at lanthorntoddlers@gmail.com Or find us on Facebook Lanthorn Toddler Group.

Cafe Connect Extra For those suffering with dementia and their carers. 1st Wednesday of the month 2pm-3:30pm. Dedridge Baptist Church, Quentin Rise. Contact 01506 415837

Lunch Club 12:30pm every Thursday for any over 60s. Dedridge Baptist Church, Quentin Rise. Contact 01506 41583.

Carmondean Community Centre. For Preschool Children. Tues 9.00am – 12 noon. Child minders available Mon & Wed 9.00am – 12 noon. For more info tel 01506 439568. KONECT

clubs & classes Bump and Baby Group Dedridge Baptist Church. For precrawling babies and their carers - Mondays 9:30-11. Come and have a cuppa and a natter with other new and expecting parents while your little one enjoys themselves.

Penumbra Unit 20 Grampian Court, Beverige Square, Dedridge. Every fortnight from 14 March 2012. For anyone experiencing mental health problems : the group can help people who need information on illnesses, understanding from others in similar situations or even just a chat to get out of the house. For more information contact: cinderbelle@hotmail.co.uk or 07854 316139.

Crofthead Hickory House Playgroup Crofthead Community Education Centre, Templar Rise, Dedridge, EH54 6DG. For children 2-3 years. Mon-Fri 9.15-11.15am term time. £4.50/day includes healthy snack. For more info call 01506 467650, email crofheadhickoryhouse@gmail.com or visit www.croftheadhickoryhouse.co.uk

ELIBURN

14th West Lothian Scout Troop Peel Primary School. Girls and boys. Beavers (6-8yrs) Mon 6.15-7.15pm, Scouts (10-14yrs) Mon 7.30-9pm, Cubs (8-10yrs). Thurs 6.30-8pm £20/£25 per session, 3 sessions per year. Contact Mary Tel 01506 416620.

Sunshine Break, SPPA (Scottish Pre-School Play Association) Group Eliburn Community Centre, Peel Primary School Toddlers, Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9.00 – 11.00am After school club for Primary 1-7, Mon – Thur 3.15 – 6.00pm, Fri 12.30 – 6.00pm, during school holidays 8.30am – 5.30pm. Tel 01506 415492.

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Livingston & District Amateur Radio Society (LaDARS)

GOSH - Group Ostomy Self Help

Full amateur radio station at the club operating on the High Frequency and VHF bands. Crofthead Farm Community Education Centre, Crofthead Centre, Templar Rise, Dedridge, Tuesdays 7-9 pm. Training can be provided to achieve all levels of the amateur license by fully accredited assessors and trainers. Happy to assist with your radio and electronics projects or just to get you started with amateur radio as a hobby. Come along and speak to the world. See our website uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/ms0liv/ or just come along on any Tuesday.

Led by volunteers, we are there to help, advise, encourage and discuss problems which may arise in the management of members’ Stoma, from time to time. Members can exchange views on how they manage their Stoma, and beginners can pick up tips on the best way other Ostomists have found to solve problems. Remember, you are not alone. We meet in St. Johns Hospital at 7.30pm on the last Wednesday of each month in OPD4. All Ostomists and their partner/ friend are invited. For more info contact Alistair on 01506-822695.

Brighter Days

Community Wing, Toronto Primary Schoo. Cubs Mon 6.30-8.00pm, Beavers Wed 6.30-7.30pm, Scouts Wed 7.30-9.00pm Tel 01506 441852

Support group for families living with ADHD and assosciated disorders. The group meets once a fortnight on a Thursday at Crofthead Centre, Templar Rise, Dedridge 7 – 9pm. For more info see www.brighter-days.com or email brighter_days@rocketmail. com. Kids club coming soon - every Saturday weekly for children. Activities available will include arts, crafts and music.

Parent and Toddler Group Dedridge Baptist Church, Quentin Rise. Tues: 12.30 – 2.30pm & Wed: 9.15 – 11.15am. £1.00 0 – 5 years old. Tel 01506 203683 Craft, snack (lunch on Tuesdays), sports, outings & visitors

1st Livingston Girls Brigade Company The Lanthorn Community Complex, Kenilworth Rise, Dedridge. Meet on Wednesday evenings. Explorers (P1-3) 6.15pm till 7.15pm. Juniors (P4-7) 7.15pm till 8.30pm. Brigaders (S1+) 7.15pm till 8.45pm. For further information email 1stlivingstongb@gmail.com or phone Holly Morrison on 01506 420225.

5th Livingston Boys’ Brigade Thursdays in the Lanthorn Community Complex, Kenilworth Rise, Dedridge. Anchor Section P1-P3 meet 6:30 to 7:45pm. Junior Section P4-P6 from 6:30-8:00pm. Company Section P7 to 18 years from 7:30 to 9:45pm. For further information contact Stuart Dalgleish 01506 440303 or email admin@5livingston.co.uk.

Livingston South Community Church We are situated in the south of the town. Everyone welcome. Alternating venues for Sunday worship: Sunday 30th June 2013 - Lanthorn, Kenilworth Rise, Dedridge. Sunday 7th July 2013 Murieston Community Hall, Murieston, and alternately thereafter. All services commence at 10am. Check us out on Facebook or e-mail livingstonsouthcommunitychurch@gmail.com. Charity number is SC044088.

Lanthorn Readers Lanthorn Library, Dedridge. Informal and relaxed reading group. Free. Group meets monthly and is an ideal way to have some fun and lively discussion over tea/coffee & biscuits. New members always welcome. Please contact 01506 777700 or lanthorn.lib@westlothian. gov.uk

Lanthorn Book Bashers Lanthorn Library, Dedridge. Are you aged between 8 – 11 years old?

Come and join the Library Book Bashers. We meet once a month on a Thursday at 6.15pm to discuss our favourite books. New members welcome. Please call 01506 777700 for information.

29th West Lothian Scout Group

14th Livingston Rainbows Community Wing of Toronto Primary School. Tuesdays 6.30 - 7.45 pm. Girls 5 years old and attending school. Tel: Rainbow Guide Leader on 07532 182197

Braid House Day Centre Labrador Avenue, Howden. Social activities for older members of the community. Bowling, art, music. Drop-in service for people who can make their own way to Braid House and can have lunch and join in a range of activities. Cost £5. For more info contact 01506 430615 or see www.braidhouse.co.uk

Livingston Art Association Howden Park Centre. Day and evening classes in painting and pottery for all levels. For more details call 01506 440449 email liviartassoc@msn.com or see www.livingston-art-assoc.org.uk.

14th Livingston Guides Community Wing, Toronto Primary School.Tues 7.30 – 9.00pm, All girls aged 10 years upwards, £17 per term. Tel 01506 418285.

Firefly Arts Firefly Arts provide fun and friendly theatre, film and drama workshops for children and young people (5 to 25 years) in venues across West Lothian. Call 08447 744496 or email admin@firefly-arts. co.uk for more information on our current programme. Firefly Arts Ltd, Howden Park Centre, Livingston, EH54 6AE www.firefly-arts. co.uk email admin@firefly-arts.co.uk

KNIGHTSRIDGE Messy Church

Monthly time of craft, celebration and food for all the family held on the first Sunday of each month from 4-6pm at Mosswood Community Centre. Free of charge, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Visit facebook.com/lepyouth or call 07861 455121 for more information.

Baby/Toddler Stories and Singing Sessions Knightsridge Early Years Centre, Cameron Way. Mon, Tues, Thur: 09.15 – 11.15am or 12.45 – 2.45pm – “In Betweenies” KONECT

Wed: 1.00 – 2.00pm – “Baby Peet” - stories and singing, baby/toddler drop in 1.00 – 3.30pm. For more info tel 01506 444970

LADYWELL

West Lothian Diabetes UK Group Inveralmond Community High School, Ladywell, EH54 6HW Meet monthly on the first Wednesday of every month at 7pm. See http://www.west-lothian.diabetesukgroup.org

Rosebery Centre for Dementia Care Day care for people with all types of dementia. Stimulating activities, counselling and training and support groups for carers. Volunteers always required. Tel: Nancy on 497046. Email: info@ roseberycentre.org.uk. Website: www.roseberycentre.org.uk

Almond Valley Baptist Church A Church for you and your Family! Sunday School and Worship services starting at 11am. Meeting at the Newyearfield Farm Community Centre on Hawkbrae in Livingston. Contact phone number 07570 790862 or email at avbc@btinternet.com

Kids Club Forrestbank Community Centre. A varied programme of educational games, art & drawing, children 5-9yrs. Mon 6.00 - 7.45pm £1 per week – term time only. Tel 01506 430035

Ladywell Neighbourhood Network 28 Heatherbank, Ladywell. Community services in Ladywell, a range of social groups including craft, lunch club, fitness. Befriending service and much more. For more information call 01506 437746 or see www.ladywellnn.org.uk

Ladywell Star Community Football Club Inveralmond Community High School. A range of teams and fixtures. See www.ladywellstarcfc.co.uk

SPPA (Scottish Pre-School Play Association) Group Newyearfield Farm. Toddlers Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri: 09.30 – 11.30am. Tel 01506 462458

Memory Cafe Newyearfield Farm Community Centre, Hawk Brae, EH54 6AB. For those suffering with dementia and their carers. Runs the first Thursday of every month 2pm to 3.30pm.

LIVINGSTON VILLAGE Physiotherapist Led Pilates Classes Danz 4 u studio, Centrex House, Kirkton Campus. Fridays, 1011am. All bookings online: www.physioledpilates.com. Email: lucy@physioledpilates.com. Tel: 07415426228

Livingston Village Playgroup Livingston Village Primary School, Kirkton Road North, Livingston Village. For children 2yrs 3 months to 5 years. 9.30 - 11.30am Mon - Fri, £4/session including snack. Child can attend between 2 & 5 sessions a week. For more information please contact the placement secretary 01506 417343.

MURIESTON Bankton Mains Bowling Club Free Coaching Lessons for both Adult and Junior bowlers. Junior Coaching is on every Tuesday 5pm till 6pm and Sunday 11am till 12am for children aged 8 till 16 years old. Memberships available now for Full, Family, Social, and Junior members. Special deal for Family Membership. Hire of the function hall available. For more info go our website at www.banktonmains.co.uk or phone 01506 460233.

Livingston South Community Church We are situated in the south of the town. Alternating venues for Sunday worship: Sunday 30th June 2013 - Lanthorn, Kenilworth Rise, Dedridge. Sunday 7th July 2013 - Murieston Community Hall, Murieston and alternately thereafter. All services commence at 10am. Everyone welcome, check us out on Facebook or e-mail livingstonsouthcommunitychurch@gmail.com. Charity number is SC044088.

Livingston Cricket Club Cricket fixtures as well as a busy social calendar. See http:// livingstoncricketclub.co.uk or tel 07799 025795

Livingston Bridge Club Meets every Wednesday from the first Wednesday in September until the last Wednesday in March at Bankton Mains Bowling Club, 6.45 for 7.00 pm start. Contact Dorothy Doak 01506 437977 for more information.

OTHER AREAS Livingston Highland Society

Monthly ceilidhs on a Saturday between October and April. Each month we have a different band and guest artist. New venue Strathbrock Community Centre, Broxburn (previously at Lanthorn Complex). £5 each, new members welcome, contact John Sneddon 01501 770911 for dates and more details.

Fighters Hive Gym Unit 5, Block 2, Whiteside Industrial Estate, Bathgate Classes every evening including Fighter’s Fitness, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jui Jitsu, Ladies Fitness, Mixed Martial Arts, Children’s Muay Thai, Strength and Conditioning. Please call for class times, contact Ashe: fightershive@gmail.com, 07702 751740.

The Tree Club Office at 19c South Bridge Street, Bathgate. West Lothian’s only afterschool club for children and teenagers with additional support needs. Stimulating and creative activities with high staff to child ratio. See www.thetreeclub.org.uk

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Livingston Village Parent and Toddler Group Livingston Village Primary School, Community Room 2. Mondays & Wednesdays 9-11am. For babies and children aged 0-5 years accompanied by an adult. £1 per family. Term-time only. For more information email livitoddlers@yahoo.co.uk or visit www. facebook.com/livitoddlers

The Wooly Quilters Craft Group Room 24 Livingston Business Centre, Kirkton South Road, Livingston. This self help group is the ideal place for help and craft chat with a cuppa while you sew or knit! Variety of crafts from patchwork & quilting to knitting & spinning. We meet Wednesday evenings 7pm - 9pm. For more information email: woolyquilters@ gmail.com or find us on facebook

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Accessories Gifts Central

Accountant/Bookkeeping AKT Bookkeeping

Bathrooms 1st Choice Living Anderson Home Improvements Bathgate Bathroom Studio Ekco MH Developments

35 4 34 25 26

Beauty Beauty @ No. 20A Eva Morrison

10 19

Builder Almond Building Company David Bathgate Madison Garrad

32 41 32

Building Surveyor David Hastings

Cafe/Tearoom Little Whispers Sanctuary The Coffee Cup Cafe Car Bodywork Car Medic Chips Away Car Detailing Maltec Detailing Car Service & Repair LVS Garage Services M & S Auto Solutions Pumpherston Autocentre Car Valet/Wash Maltec Detailing

4 4 36 38 7 5 17 38 7

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Aquatec Cleaning Doctor Hydro-Kleen

40 34 17

Charity British Heart Foundation

Children’s Activities / Entertainment Getting Gooey Chocolate & Craft Workshop Moo Music

47 6

Chiropody/Podiatry Livingston Chiropody & Podiatry

Church Almond Valley Church East Coast Family Church

7 6

Cleaning Services C and W Cleaning Services Call Alfred Ltd Clean Bee Domestic Cleaning Ltd Donald Does It All Strata Cleaning Limited

40 35 40 35 48

Complementary Therapies Access 2 Balance Little Whispers Sanctuary The Stone Ring

10 4 15

Computer Services Sprint Computers

Plastering Nu Walls

Plumbing Services Almondvale Plumbing & Heating Services BJ Fleming EPH Livingston Plumbing Co

22 33 16 32

Property Maintenance Cleaning and Maintenance MHPS Property Services

27 12

Roofing MH Developments Simply Roofing

26 22

Soft Furnishings Style Rite Blinds

Garage Doors Max’s Garage Doors Ltd

Swimming Classes Swim IT Ltd

Garden & Landscaping All Year Round Landscapes ARG Landscaping Beatson’s D Greaves

27 27 48 27

Tattoo Removal Tatta Ltd

Dentist Bankton Dental Practice No 9 Dental

55 18

Electrician D B Electrics Electric Al Simply Electrical

22 40 35

Estate Agent Turpie & Co

Fitness and Personal Training Spiral Health and Fitness Coaching

Florist The Flower Stop Furniture & Furnishings Grove Bedding

Gifts Gifts Central

Taxi & Private Hire Lothian Radio Cars

Telecoms Services John McGraw

12 36 32

Golf Club Baberton Golf Club

Hairdresser Eva Morrison

Tiling Service With A Tile Stewart Wilson Tiler

Heating Services L & S Heating Mech A Tech

Vet Riverside Veterinary Practice

22 16

Wedding Services Pretty White

Wheel Repair The Wheel Specialist

Windows 1st Choice Living Red Hot Windows Weathertight Windows & Doors

35 32 16

Homes for Sale CALA Homes Insurance NFU Mutual

Joiner Geoff Vinter Joinery SM Joinery Services

22 12

Kitchens Anderson Home Improvements Ekco S & S Home Improvements

4 25 31

Leaflet Delivery The Leaflet Lady

Locksmith West Lothian Locksmith

Mobility Ableworld Med-Ecosse

20 28

Painter/Decorator Braekirk Decorators Nu Walls

33 33

Pet Services Animal Magic Morven’s Dog Grooming

45 45

Pet Supplies Coxydene

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