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Road closure: the C1 Stonerigg Road, Armadale will be closed from Netherhouse Cottage to North Rigg Farm from 2 August - reopening on 16 August for the resurfacing of the carriageway at the bridge. Diversions will be in operation.
Armadale town centre improvements: The proposals involve the creation of a civic space on East Main Street outside the CIS centre.
This will involve upgrading the area using high quality natural stone kerbs and paving slabs.
The existing public art will be upgraded and retained and the existing public toilet will be relocated to North Street, although it may be necessary to store the toilet off site for a short period until the new site is ready.
Club hope to refurbish community wing
Blackridge youth and children's club have applied for a 'cashback for communities' grant to refurbish the community wing and hopefully attract older young people.
Young people are fully involved in planning and decision making over the space.
Summer activities at Armadale library
Museum exhibition - 'Armadale: History of a Community' A display by the History of Armadale Association, with lots of fascinating facts about life, work and leisure in Armadale over the last 200 years and more. Opening shortly at the new library.
- Bookbug sessions - Bring your baby and pre-school child along to enjoy rhymes, songs and stories. The next sessions are 20 July and 10 August from 1.45pm - 2.15pm.
- Chatterbooks Club - usually meets on the last Tuesday of the month between 4 pm and 5 pm and refreshments are provided. Parents should check with the library in advance to see if there is a place for their child, 01501 678400.
- Storytime - There are weekly storytime meetings in Armadale Library from 10.15am - 11am on Tuesday mornings and between 2.15pm and 3pm on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Children must be at least three years old and parents should check with the library in advance to see if there is a place for their child.
- Chatterbooks Club - This free reading group for children meets on the last Tuesday of the month. Refreshments are provided. Parents should check with the library in advance to see if there is a place for their child as places are limited. The next meetings are from 4pm - 5pm on 27 July and 31 August.
Club for over 50s
Westfield over 50s club has now started in the village.
The group is formalising a varied programme of activities.
Museum exhibition at Blackridge library
The Story of Blackridge exhibition runs until 17 July and celebrates "The Story of Blackridge".
The exhibition examines work and leisure in Blackridge and there is a special display of old railway photographs.
