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Welcome to West Lothian's online news service -
Community News.
You can use Community News to tell people in your local community and throughout West Lothian what is happening in your area and publicise your events and initiatives. We have dedicated pages for your council ward so you will be able to find out what is happening locally. If you have any news, just email us or phone 01506 282001. We can also take pictures, although you must guarantee that you have permission from anyone who appears in the picture that it can be published online. The content of the Community News area is subject to copyright and should not be copied without permission
All wax and no wane in fight for sight
A wax-a-thon in aid of 'Taylor's fight for sight' takes place at Kidzeco community enterprise, King Street, Bathgate, from 1 - 4pm om Sunday 12 February.
Taylor, from Bathgate, was born blind.
The fund needs to raise £12,000 to take the toddler to china for stem cell treatment to give her the chance to see for the very first time.Taylor was born with Septo Optic Dysplasia, a very rare condition that only effects five in 100,000 babies. Taylor also has a number of hormone problems and had Diabetes insipidus. She will be on medication for these for the rest of her life.
Volunteers willing to have their back, chest or legs waxed should contact Kidzeco on 01506 815534.
Toy sale at club
River Kids charity is holding a table top toy sale at the Almondvale Suite in Livingston Football Club from 9am - 1pm on Saturday 25 February.
Toys, clothes and bric-a-brac will be for sale.
Anyone with their own items to sell can book a table for £5 at 01506 602520
Registration now available for half marathon
You can now register online for this year's West Lothian half marathon, which takes place at Meadow Park, Bathgate, on Sunday 10 June and also incorporates a 2k and a 5k.
There will also be arts and crafts, a bouncy castle and an appearance by West Lothian Run mascot Fit Kit.
You will also be able to register from 8.30am on the day of the run.
CLICK HERE (new window) to get full details from the website.
Places available at art group
Places are still available at the Boghall Drop in Centre's Thursday evening art class .
Tutor Tessa Dunlop will demonstrate a wide variety of art skills that people can create for themselves at their leisure.
The class meets every Thursday at 6pm at the Resource Centre (aka BIG Hut), Marina Road, Boghall.
For fuller details, call 01506 676991.
Fun and games at Lowport
An exciting programme of activities for children aged between 8 and 16 will take place at Low Port Centre during the week 13 - 17 February.
These include: multi activity, snow adventure, swimming pool kayaking, Facebook, climbing, archery, snozone ski-ing and mini adventure racers.
For fuller details, phone 01506 775390 or email Lowport.centre@westlothian.gov.uk
An event to celebrate Fairtrade takes place at Linlithgow Academy from 7.15pm on Friday 2 March.
The evening will trace the story of Fairtrade, through games and quizzes organsied by local schools.
There will be stalls to browse, including a Fairtrade spring clothes collection.
Tickets, including a glass of wine or juice, cost £5 and are available from various outlets in the High Street, Linlithgow. Children are admitted free.
The project, by Dedridge Environment Ecology Project (DEEP), is the only one from Scotland to make it to the final four of an online vote for a £10,000 grant.
Now DEEP is urging everyone in West Lothian, and beyond, to get behind their bid and cast a vote for them.
The Wave Pond Wetland Project is part of the long-term plan to improve the biodiversity of the area and contribute to the recreational and educational value of the Dedridge Burn Valley.
- CLICK HERE (new window) to watch a short video about the project