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Anne Walsh 01501 763839 anwalfar@gmail.com 50+ Gentle Exercise class in the Pitstop from 11.15am - noon on Mondays, followed by tea biscuits and a blether. Tuesday ladies group will not be meeting for the summer. Look out for details of when it starts again. Community centre Check at the community centre for details of any out of school activities that are taking place. Cans of juice are available to purchase at all groups for 50p and slush drinks available from 50p - £2.20. All kids are welcome at the community centre groups from the village and other villages. New members need to fill out contact sheets and emergency contacts. Pitstop is open Monday-Friday 10am-7pm and Saturday 10am4pm. Soft play available for £2.10 per child. Hot drinks, cold drinks, cakes and snack available. Café facility including light bites, and hot meals available Monday-Thursday 10.30am1.15pm, Friday 10.30am-2.15pm.

Pitstop Gym: Pay as you use; £2 for all. No new memberships being accepted at the moment. Check the notice board for any holiday activities that are taking place. Loganlea Miners Club Bingo - Every Tuesday & Thursday 7pm; Poker - Every Wednesday 7pm; Disco - Every Sunday 9pm; Kids Disco - Friday 6pm - 8pm West Lothian Financial Inclusion Network offer advice on money matters and benefits, every Monday from noon-2pm in the Pitstop; The energy advice worker for WLFIN, Ian McIntosh, is carrying out home visits for anyone requiring basic energy saving advice and help with utility bills. To make an appointment please contact Ian on 01501 771775 or email ian@wlfin.org.uk; Blackburn & Seafield Credit Union are at the Pitstop on Tuesday from 5.45pm till 6.45pm;

Access2employment looking for work? A2E advisors help people to develop confidence with job searching, compile and advise on preparing a CV, provide guidance and assistance on completing paper and online application forms and all round employability support. To arrange an appointment please call Freephone 0800 032 9768. Advisors are available in the Community House Tuesdays 12.30 - 3.30 and The Pitstop Wednesday 2 - 4pm. Dedridge

Mike Duncan James Young Every year James Young High School pupils and staff work hard to raise money for a range of worthy charities. In the past 12 months an impressive total of £4,720 has been raised. Some of the charities benefiting for the school’s fundraising include; Jeans for Genes, Children In Need,Poppy Appeal, McMillan Cancer Support, Oxfam, Sports Relief, Alzheimers Scotland, and River Kids.

Dedridge Spiritualist Church based at Crofthead Farm next meet on Wednesday July 27 at 7.30pm. Guest speaker on the night is Reg Tucker from Dundee and the meeting is open to all interested. Dedridge Good Neighbour Network 50+ Lunch and Social Club meet on Wednesday July 27 at 12.30pm. Following a home cooked meal a Prize Bingo will be held. Cost of lunch is £3.50 and £1 for the social, new attenders are always welcome and for further details telephone 01506-416137. Livingston South Community Church is holding its Service of Worship at Murieston Village Hall this Sunday starting at 10am. The service will be led by the Reverend Ian Coltart and new attenders will be made most welcome. Citizens Advice Bureau West Lothian has an outreach project every second Thursday at 9.30; 1030; and 1130 am at the Dedridge Medical Practice. We can help with problems such as benefits, debt, family and neighbour problems, consumer issues, employment, and tenancy issues. To book an appointment phone reception on 01506 414 586.

Centre Throughout the school summer holidays the Farmhouse Cafe at Crofthead Farm Centre will have reduced opening times. The Cafe is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday’s from 9-1.30pm. The Cafe offers a wide range of snacks and meals. Champion’s Challenge Holiday

Club is being hosted by the Livingston United Parish Church at the Lanthorn Community Complex from Monday August 8 until Friday 12. Catering for the 5-12 age group the daily sessions are held from 10am-noon and activities include; sports, games, crafts, songs and stories Spaces can be booked online at www.championschallenge.wordpress.com or by contacting the Lanthorn Centre.

Dedridge Community Council recently held its AGM at the Lanthorn Community Complex. The Council is proactive in ensuring that the best interests of the local community are considered by liaising with various organisations including West Lothian Council Departments, local Councillors, Police and Environmental Agencies. Nominations were put forward for the Council’s office bearers and resulted in the following being elected; Lawrence Fagan, chairperson, Kathleen Ross-Hale, vice-chair, Michael Duncan, vice chair and treasurer, David Cleghorn, secretary and Robin, planning.

Congratulations go to James Young High School pupils who were recently recognised for their Sporting achievements at the Livingston Rugby Club Awards. Daniel Robinson, S5, was awarded the prestigious Jock Harkness trophy, Jamie Lumsden, S5, was awarded the Steel Shield for Spirit of Rugby and Jamie was also a member of Scotland’s Under 16 squad earlier this year and will start training with the Under 18’s team later this summer. Emma Lumsden, S3, was awarded the trophy for the most improved player in the Under 16’s girls section. Cameron Hunter S3 was also an award winner.