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Counterweight course
A Counterweight programme starts at Armadale Community Centre from Thursday 29 March between 1.30 and 2.30pm.
Counterweight is an education programme for healthy living and weight management. It consists of six educational sessions every two weeks held over a 3-month period, followed by two further reviews within the year.
The aims of the programme are:
- To help you change your eating behaviour and physical activity levels for the long term
- To help you achieve a medically worthwhile weight loss of between 5-10% of your starting weight
- To help you maintain your weight loss
- To improve your health generally
For further information or to book a place, please contact the Health Improvement Team on 01506 775626. Please note Counterweight is only open to those aged 18 or above and with a BMI of 28 or over. If you need help to see if you are eligible please contact susan.scott@westlothian.gov.uk Places are limited on the Counterweight programme.
Food on the menu at health events
Fruit salad and vegetable soup was on the menu at the parent and child cooking session.
And porridge and fruit proved popular at the healthy breakfast promotion.
Both events took place at Armadale Community Centre.
Ceilidh at Academy
Staff and S2 pupils at Armadale Academy held a Scottish event, with a ceilidh and Burns Supper on the menu.
Organised by the history department, the pupils were able to brush up on their dance skills as well as hone their organisational abilities.
The ceilidh and Burns Supper were part of an interdisciplinary event.
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Bella's big day
Armadale woman Bella Jones celebrated her 105th birthday on 19 January.
There is 101 years difference between Bella and her youngest great-great grandchild.
She was born in Springburn, Glasgow, but Bella's dad moved through to work in the Armadale brickworks when she was a young child. And, apart from a brief spell when she lived in England, Bella has stayed all her adult life in Armadale.
With four sisters and five brothers, Bella was never short of company. And she has carried that great love of being with family and friends throughout her life.
She worked as a domestic for a Lord and Lady, and had two sons.
Bella, who has four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren, loves knitting and playing dominoes.
And her secret for a long and healthy life: "Porridge and hard work," she said.
Bella, who received a visit from Provost Tom Kerr and the Deputy Lieutenant of West Lothian, George McNeill, held a party with family and friends at Colinshiel Court.
Cyclepath closed until mid February
The National Cyclepath 75, to the east of Armadale Station, is likely to be closed until the middle of February.
A new road is currently being built to pass under the Bathgate to Airdrie rail line and it will be at least nine weeks before a temporary diversion path is available.
In the meantime, for those travelling east take the B8084 from the west side of the station to the traffic light crossroads in Bathville. Turn right onto the B708 between Bathville and Windyknowe on the western side of Bathgate. At the traffic lights bear right onto the A89 into Bathgate. Turn right at the roundabout and take the B7002 Turn back onto NCN75 beyond the health centre by way of a bridge beneath the rail line to the left of the road.
Those travelling west should adjust the turns accordingly and follow the same route.
Roaring success at Dale food group
They will now be there every Wednesday from 9.30 to 11.30am.
Never too young for Money Week
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.
An east town walk leaves from Armadale Community Centre at 10am on Tuesday 7 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
Community garden is a growth area
The Armadale community growing garden is a community development project brought about by a desire by local people to grow fresh fruit and vegetables to promote health and wellbeing.
The garden provides a focus for volunteering, education and learning, community self-help, skills and tool exchange and health promotion.
For fuller details, contact George Scott on 0773 621 2977.
L ast updated 30/01/12
