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The latest news on developments in the village, from the FCDT Team

TogetherFauldhouse

Issue 34, Spring 2017

Time to thank!

The Fauldhouse and Breich Valley Timebank held a pamper evening ‘Time to Pamper’ in The Hub in December to say a huge thank you to the FCDT volunteers and Timebank members.F&BV Timebank really appreciated those local small businesses who offered their time or services as Timebank exchanges for no charge on the evening and enabled the event to go so successfully.We had Fauldhouse therapists Pamela Wallace from ‘Body in Mind’ who offered Reiki sessions and Angel Card readings, Rhona Haddow from ‘Celtic Calm’ who provided Reflexology and Aromatherapy Massage and Regan Osibanjo from ‘Retail and Relaxation Health and Wellbeing’ who gave Massages with oils. ‘Laura’s Lush Locks’ and ‘Hair by Erin’ offered hair styling, curling, straightening and ‘up-dos’. Ann from ‘The Beauty Bar’ gave mini manicures.There was an opportunity to have your photo taken with silly props and fancy frames at The Hub Photo Booth run by Mary Law and to have a browse of the latest ‘Stella and Dot’ jewellery, ‘Scentsy’ wax warmers and test ‘Acti-Labs Health & Beauty’ products.When not being pampered the ladies could simply relax over refreshments, the chocolate fountain and nibbles.

Fauldhouse and Breich Valley Timebank

The evening went extremely well and everyone who came along seemed to have a lovely, relaxing time.If you would like to get involved with the Fauldhouse and Breich Valley Timebank and any of the events in future please contact Ann at The Hub, 10 Main Street, Fauldhouse, EH47 9HX, telephone 01501 773 699 or email ann.holloway@fauldhouse.org.uk. Information and application forms are also available on our website www.fauldhouse.org.uk

Some of the participants at the Time to Pamper evening

Photo: Mary Law

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Time to exchangeHelp to build your community one hour at a time

Fauldhouse and Breich Valley Timebank

Our Fauldhouse and Breich Valley Timebank has had a very productive Spring time. There have been many new Timebank members and they have been busily exchanging. F&BV Timebank also held a number of free ‘Spring Time Fun’ events in March which were very successful.

‘Time for Fun’ was a free Friday afternoon of fun for families in The Hub. The event included storytelling sessions by Zoo-Ed staff helped by their lovely animals. There were amazing magic performances by Magic Mac and beautiful facepainting by Catrina too. Thanks to everyone who helped to make the day possible and to all those who came along, including Sheephouse Nursery, for making it a great day.‘Time for Adventures’ was another family friendly Friday afternoon, this time outdoors in the forest, accompanied by the Forestry Commission Rangers.A fundraising coffee morning ‘Time to Bake’ was also held on Thursday 30 March run by the Take a Break Craft Group. The group had knitted and crocheted lovely Easter baskets and chicks and had made orange and lemon marmalade, all of which they sold. There was also a raffle, coffee, tea and baking available. We asked people to bake and donate to the morning. The event raised over £200 towards the Fauldhouse Christmas tree 2017.

Recent Timebank exchanges• 1 door fixed, 1 light fitted• 1 laptop and printer repaired• 1 soup lunch helper in Fauldhouse Bield• 1 coffee morning helper in Crofthead• 1 lunch helper in Fauldhouse Salvation Army• 1 calligraphy painting class• 1 craft group all helping each other with

different techniques and ideas• 1 sewing machine repair• 1 photography class tuition• 1 Happiness Project class• 1 lift home• 1 talk about Japan

Time to Thank! If you are interested in finding out more contact Ann at The Hub or email: timebank@fauldhouse.org.uk

FCDT design and copying serviceFCDT are offering a design service to groups and organisations in the Fauldhouse and wider area. Whether you need layout for your publicity or you need to spruce up your Annual Report then contact lesley@fauldhouse.org.uk or phone on 01501 773 699.

F&BV Timebank NeedsTimebank is looking for a lunch club helper for Fauldhouse Salvation Army, every Thur 11:30am - 2pm. If you can help please contact Ann at The Hub.

F&BV Timebank needs• Salvation Army Lunch Club helper

Thursdays 11.30am-2pm• The Bield Soup Lunch helper

Tuesdays 12.45-2pm• The Bield Volunteer Activity helper

Wednesdays 2-4pm• Crofthead Care Home

Coffee Morning helper Fridays 10.30am-12.30pm

• DIY helpers All kinds of DIY jobs

• Small gardening team To keep on top of plant pots and beds at Fauldhouse War Memorial, The Hub, Crofthead Nursing Home, The Bield. If you have green fingers, please get in touch

• Community Choir Leader• Community Choir Members

Both male and female• Small painting team

All kind of painting jobs and to help out with the refurbishment of Eastfield Development Centre

For more info contact Ann at The Hub, tel: 01501 773 699 or email: timebank@fauldhouse.org.uk

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Fauldhouse faces

A group of Fauldhouse youngsters pulled together a fundraising disco and social evening in the local Cricket Club. And as a result they managed to raise £1,106 on behalf of the Teenage Cancer Trust. Pictured are organisers Nicholas Potter, Michael Brownlee, Hayley Potter and Neil Frame. Plus a big thanks to Lynn, Adam, Yvonne, Anna and all parents for their help and support and The Cricket Social Club for the use of their premises.

One of FCDT’s Septemberfest concerts raised £15,000 in aid of Brain Tumour Charity.

Frankie Owens from Blackburn was instrumental in the creation of St John the Baptist Over 50’s Friendship Club and was the inaugural President of the group which started up in 1998. Recently, Frankie was made a life-long member, this being made official by presenting him with a framed Certificate with thanks and best wishes from Frank Russell, Chairperson.

Local singer, Garry Greig, X Factor finalist, recently entertained a capacity audience in Fauldhouse Miners Social Club. Garry was accompanied by the Scottish Philharmonia Orchestra with support from Soul Sensation and Jon Mancini.

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Funds raised for oncology wardNeil Findlay MSP, his wife Fiona and daughter Chloe visited the oncology ward at St John’s to hand over a cheque for £3,400.

The money was raised by Fiona’s friends and colleagues, Ena Whitefield and Joe Lynch, who organised an event at Bathgate Golf Club that paid tribute to Fiona for her fortitude in battling breast cancer and also to raise money for the oncology department as a way of thanking

them for the wonderful and caring treatment received by Fiona during her illness. Neil and Fiona thank everyone for their support that evening and all the way through this traumatic time.

Jamie Meek organised this show and other fundraising events in memory of his mother Marie. Over the past nine years the Callaghan family and friends have raised £105,000 in aid of cancer charities and take this opportunity to thank all entertainers and individuals who have helped raise this fantastic amount of money for the benefit of people less fortunate than themselves.

Photos: Albert Mancini

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Support a mining tribute in Fauldhouse

Successful walk for Eastfield fundsFCDT’s Development Worker, Paul Renwick recently completed a 26 mile walk to raise funds for the Eastfield Centre.

The walk from Edinburgh to Fauldhouse in December was completed in a fantastic 8 hours and 2 minutes and raised £867. Speaking after the walk, Paul said: “I want to thank everyone who supported me and donated money towards the walk. The total that was raised far exceeded my expectations.” The money will be used to provide equipment and carry

out essential repairs to the Eastfield Centre, which will be used by a large number of community groups. FCDT are still in discussion with West Lothian Council. It is hoped that FCDT will eventually take the facility into community ownership.

Fauldhouse Community Development Trust is currently investigating the possibility of creating a tribute to the mining community in the Village Green.

Mining played an important part in the history of Fauldhouse. The Trust, with support from the Fauldhouse Regeneration Group, is keen to see that tradition remembered and celebrated. A small group has been set-up by FCDT Development Worker, Paul Renwick and FCDT Board Member, Dave Huddlestone to oversee the project and it is hoped that a funding application can be submitted in the next couple of months to help to pay for a tribute and information boards in the Village Green. As part of this project Paul and David invited the National Mining Museum to work with the Primary 5 and 6 classes at St John’s Primary School and Falla Hill Primary School to

encourage the children to find out more about mining in this area and to help with the design of the tribute. To make this mining tribute a reality, FCDT need the community’s support. If you support our idea for a mining tribute, please sign our petition (see page opposite). The petition is also available at The Hub, 10 Main Street, Fauldhouse, EH47 9HX. There is also a suggestion box where you can leave your ideas for what you would like to see as part of the tribute.

Pub Quiz The Commercial Inn

Friday 5 May 8pm

FCDT and the Eastfield Working Group are raising funds for the Eastfield Centre

£3 per person Hot buffet

Name Address Postcode Phone Number E-mail Address

Gender Male Female

Age Group Under 11 11-18 18-25

25-40 40-55 55-79

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Support a Mining Tribute

for Fauldhouse

FAULDHOUSE MINING TRIBUTE

For further information contact: FCDT, The Hub, 10 Main Street, Fauldhouse, EH47 9HX

Tel: 01501 773 699 Email: paul.renwick@fauldhouse.org.uk

Examples of Mining Tributes in Central Scotland

Clockwise from top left: Rigside, Whitburn, Harthill, Commonhead, Bo’ness, Whitburn

Support our plans for a Mining Tribute on Fauldhouse Village Green

Fauldhouse Community Development Trust is exploring the possibility of creating a tribute to the mining community on the Village Green. Mining is an important part of the history of Fauldhouse and we believe that it is important that this tradition is remembered and celebrated. Please support us our plans for a mining tribute on the Village Green by adding your name and address below. If you have any ideas for what you would like to see as part of the tribute, please complete the box below or there is a suggestion box available at the FCDT Hub, 10 Main Street, Fauldhouse, EH47 9HX.

All the data we hold is gathered and managed in strict accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. We will not disclose any information supplied by you to any third party organisation.

Please write your suggestions in the box below

Please return this petition to FCDT, The Hub, 10 Main Street, Fauldhouse, EH47 9HX. If you need anymore information, please call 01501 773 699.

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A great get together

Fauldhouse United FC held their annual Sportsman’s Dinner 2016 to a full audience in the local Masonic Social Club. Seated at the Official’s table John McKelvie (Guest speaker), Royce Graham, Harry Lawrie, Dave Huddlestone, Eric Davidson (Guest speaker) and Honorary Chairman Tommy Brannan.

St John the Baptist Primary One class of 1953 reformed with old friends to celebrate a school reunion.They came from far and near to attend their social evening (after 63 years) in the local St John the Baptist Parish Church Hall.

Credit UnionThe Blackburn, Seafield & District Credit Union are at The Hub every Friday from 12noon – 1pm. See www.bsdcreditunion.co.uk for further details.

Annual event

Benidorm or BustFauldhouse local, Colin Cunningham and two team mates, ‘The Fauldhouse Flyers’, are taking part in driving challenge ‘Benidorm or Bust’ from the 7 - 10 June 2017 to raise funds for their charities. Colin’s chosen charity is SiMBA (Simpson’s Memory Box Appeal).

Benidorn or Bust is an annual event where participants drive an ‘old’ car 1,400 miles from Dover, UK to Benidorm. The lads will be leaving

from The Hub, Fauldhouse on Tuesday 6 June to head down to Dover for Day One of the event.It’s not a race but a driving challenge that stops overnight at four different locations en route.

Day One Dover to RouenDay Two Rouen to BordeauxDay Three Bordeaux to ZaragozaDay Four Zaragoza to Benidorm

Participants are encouraged to decorate their cars and dress in fancy dress to make it a fun event. Colin has left more information and sponsorship forms at reception in The Hub so please pop in if you would like to support him.For more information on the event see www.benidormorbust.co.uk and for information about the charity Colin is raising funds for see www.simbacharity.org.uk. We wish Colin and his team the best of luck.

Charity ChampSteven Sharp was recently picked for a West Lothian Courier and The Centre Local Hero award in recognition of his outstanding charity work. Steven was chosen for the award for his great work for Crohns and Colitis

UK, helping to raise an amazing £12K in donations. He has also provided support for others suffering from the disease which he was diagnosed with at 12 years old.On receiving the award Steven said,“Picking up my certificate was a very proud moment for me – I want to say a huge thanks to everyone who has supported and voted for me, especially my wonderful family and friends.”This the second honour Steven has received recently, the first being the Chron’s and Colitis UK’s Community Champion Award.Well done Steven. I’m sure there will be many more awards to come!Steven’s fundraising page is www,facebook.com/stevensharpletsmakeadifference/

Photos: Albert Mancini

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Fauldhouse Community Development TrustThe Hub 10 Main Street Fauldhouse EH47 9HXtel: 01501 773 699 email: info@fauldhouse.org.uk www.fauldhouse.org.uk

What’s on at The Hub Time to Focus Photography Group Tuesdays (1-2.30pm)

Take a Break Craft Group Wednesdays (1- 3pm)

Fauldhouse Footers Thursdays (10-11am)

My Happiness Project Second Thursday/month (7-9pm)

Timebank Social Last Friday/month (10.30am-12.30pm)

Blackburn, Seafield & District Credit Union Fridays (12noon-1pm)

for people with dementia, their carers and all who enjoy reminiscing and sharing memories

of ‘days gone by’

meets second Thursday of the month

1.30-3pmat

The Partnership Centre Lanrigg Road, Fauldhouse

EH47 9JD

Cafe dates coming soon

April 13th, May 11th, June 8th, July 13th

The Sunlight Cafe, Fauldhouse

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Useful contactsNeed the Police? In an emergency call 999 To report a crime call 101Whitburn Police Station: 01501 740 222Safety Advice from the Fire Brigade: 0800 169 0320West Lothian Foodbank: 01501 229 307The Food Train: 01506 413 013West Lothian Financial Inclusion Network: 01501 771 775Advice Shop Bathgate: 01506 283 000Partnership Centre: 01501 773 000West Lothian Council: 01506 280 000Doctors’ Surgeries: Braehead Practice: 01501 773 045Breich Valley Practice: 01501 773 020Community Health Reception: 01505 773 046Dentist: 01501 773 032

See www.fauldhouse.org.uk for more details

At The HubOpening hoursThe Hub is open Monday – Thursday from 9am to 4.45pm, Friday from 9am to 3pm (plus evenings/weekends as required).

Take a Break Craft GroupThis informal group meet in The Hub on Wednesday afternoons from 1-3pm. Crafts, coffee/tea and chat.

The Fauldhouse FootersThe walking group leave from The Hub every Thursday from 10am. Walks around the village are moderate and suit most abilities. There are around seven to ten walkers attending normally and newcomers to the group are always welcome.

Blackburn, Seafield & District Credit Union are at The Hub every Friday from 12noon-1pm.

WLSEN (West Lothian Social Enterprise Network) have their office in The Hub. See www.wlsen.org.uk for details or tel: 01501 773 659

Photocopying available at The HubUnder 25 Copies – Single sidedA4 b&w 15p A4 colour 20p A3 b&w 25p A3 colour 30p

Under 25 Copies – Double sidedA4 b&w 20p A4 colour 25p A3 b&w 30p A3 colour 35p