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Marches Day 2011  

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

Time for tea dance

There's an 'ageing well' tea dance at Xcite Linlithgow Leisure Centre from 12.45 - 3.15pm on Tuesday 14 February.

Admission is £3.50.

Celebration of Fairtrade

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.

Victoria Day at Canal Centre

Celebrations are planned for Saturday 19 May at the Linlithgow Canal Centre.

These are to mark the 40th birthday of canal boat Victoria, which regularly operates town boat trips from Linlithgow Canal Centre.

The programme of celebrations is still being planned, but is likely to include steam boats, steam railway, radio-controlled model boats, musical entertainment and various stalls.

Put Your West Foot Forward

Join us on our free walks to meet new friends, discover new walks in your area and improve your fitness.

A walk to the canal leaves from Tesco at 10am on Wednesday 15 February.

Don't worry if you're not very active at the moment, or are recovering from injury or illness - you will be able to walk at your own pace and there are always options of shorter walks. Our walks are led by trained walk leaders and last between 30-60 minutes.

The groups are friendly and welcoming and will support new walkers to build up their pace and distance. For more information or for a programme, please contact Laura Dunkel, Health Walk Coordinator on 01506 771896 or laura.dunkel@westlothian.gov.uk

Registration now open for fun run

The third annual Easter fun run takes place at Beecraigs Country Park on Sunday 8 April.

The event includes 2, 5 and 10k runs. The 2k run is for the kids, although adults can use it as a free warm-up.

There will also be the usual Easter egg hunt and arts and crafts to keep the youngsters amused. CLICK HERE (new window) to register for the event.

After school club

Donaldson's School, Linlithgow, has started a new after school club.

Although Donaldson's caters for pupils who are deaf or have communication difficulties, the after school club will be open to all children aged from five to 12 years.

Activities will include swimming, drama, creative workshops, sporting activities and more.

For information, or an application pack, contact Kim Pedder or Tricia Moir on 01506 841917.

Webcam on the weather

You can check the traffic and weather in Linlithgow via the webcam at The Cross: http://www.linlithgow.com/webcam_cross.htm (new window)

Last updated 02/02/12