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May 16th, 2013
What is Garden Angels About?
Who Can Volunteer?
Who Can Receive The Service?
Benefits for Clients
Benefits for Volunteers
Building Positive Relationships
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If you want to volunteer with Garden Angels or you know of someone who could use their help, contact Jeneva Storme, Gardening Project Co-ordinator at the Gateway
Tel: 01506-650111, e mail: jeneva.storme@vsgwl.org, Garden Angels on Facebook
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June 19th, 2013
 West Lothian Council is running an entertaining nature related public event and amazing activities as part of the BBC’s Summer of Wildlife at Howden Park in Livingston. To support the event, the BBC will provide a series of interactive talks and quizzes hosted by BBC Scotland wildlife presenters.
In addition, we are looking for partners who can offer nature activities for the public that fit with the BBC’s Summer of Wildlife themes and write to ask if you would be willing to host an activity or range of activities at the event. Outline of themes attached.
Summer of Wildlife is a season of BBC wildlife programmes co-commissioned by BBC Learning accompanied by fun events, online activities and learning resources. Programmes include Springwatch, and new to Daytime, Springwatch in the Afternoon, along with Wild for CBBC, Britain’s Big Wildlife Revival and The Burrowers plus many more special programmes across BBC TV, Radio and Online.
People can take part in citizen science projects; complete wildlife challenges; watch unique footage on the website and learn tips and techniques to discover wildlife; join in live discussions online and via Twitter and Facebook; download the Summer of Wildlife Handbook (also available at this event) and send in their own photographs of UK wildlife. www.bbc.co.uk/summerofwildlife
If you can offer a fun, entertaining activity or range of activities for the public at Howden Park on August the 24th, please complete the attached partner proforma and return it to hannah.cairns@westlothian.gov.uk Phone: 01506-776399. Mob: 077-7649-3768
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June 19th, 2013
 Since The Museum of the Scottish Shale Oil Industry received Recognition of our Scottish Shale Oil Industry collection, Almond Valley Heritage Trust has taken custody of the surviving business records of Scotland’s shale oil companies that now form part of the BP Oil company archive. This collection, of over 3,000 sets of documents, are mainly financial and legal records that offer a unique primary source for the researcher. The archive both complements and adds value to our museum collection by providing context and enhancing associated information.
Extending catalogue descriptions, identifying key documents and digitising the archive will enable this information to be made available through our Scottish Shale website: www.scottishshale.co.uk
Please find a list of all current volunteering opportunities below:
Digitisation Assistant
Scanning photographs, documents, plans, maps and drawings.
Use of drawing / editing software to rotate, crop and stitch together digitised images to ensure content is of sufficient quality to publish on the website.
Use of OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software.
Photographing museum objects.
Ensuring newly created digital content is named, catalogued and filed appropriately, electronically (and in hard copy, where appropriate).
Research Assistant
Conduct research using the BP archive and the Museum’s and archival and reference material to create content that will enhance the content available on the website. This may include information on notable individuals, oil works, shale mines, company housing / villages, occupational roles, technical / engineering developments etc.
Data Entry / Transcription Assistant
Transcription of predominantly handwritten business and financial records into an Access Database.
Closing date for all three volunteer roles is Monday 8th July 2013.
To apply download a Volunteer Application Form and an Equal Opportunities Form, complete and return these to us at:
Museum Volunteer Development Officer
Almond Valley Heritage Centre
Livingston
EH54 7AR
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June 12th, 2013
 Just a reminder that the Walk for Diabetes around Linlithgow Loch is this Saturday and there is still time to register.
Walk for Diabetes – Linlithgow Loch Saturday 15 June – 11.00 Registration for 12:00 start
- Two mile route.
- Part of the route is suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs
- Dogs on leads allowed
A great day out for the whole family in the gorgeous surroundings of Linlithgow Palace and The Loch. Bring a picnic to share! Weather permitting, there will be some fun activities after the walk.
Contact: Diabetes UK Scotland office – Telephone: 0141 245 6380 Email: scotlandfundraising@diabetes.org.uk or web Register for this walk online
As always, the voluntary group are supporting the walk and our contact is Marylin Boland on 077-5361-5687 or email marylinj45@hotmail.co.uk
If you can’t get along yourself why not sponsor Marylin who is representing the West Lothian voluntary group – her just-giving page is at http://www.justgiving.com/marylin-boland1
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June 7th, 2013
 News of:
May Group Meeting
Diabetes UK Roadshow Livingston Tuesday 14/15 May
£3m insulin pumps investment
Group Activities:
Adopt a Surgery / DIAT ( Diabetes Information & Advice Table)
Walking Group
Balance Magazines
Fundraising:
Shona’s Sky Jump! Saturday 15 June
Walk for Diabetes – Linlithgow Saturday 15 June
Buspass Concert! Kirk of the Canongate, Royal Mile, Edinburgh Saturday 13 July
“Newcastle” Diet
Recipe of the Month
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June 6th, 2013
 Please help feed local people in crisis by buying items from the shopping list and donating them to your foodbank.
Shopping List:
Milk (UHT or powdered)
Sugar 500g
Fruit juice (carton)
Soup
Pasta sauces
Sponge pudding
(tinned)
Tomatoes (tinned)
Cereals
Rice pudding (tinned)
Tea bags/instant coffee
Instant mash potato
Rice/pasta
Tinned meat/fish
Tinned fruit
Jam
Biscuits or snack bar
The Hub, 10 Main Street, Fauldhouse, EH47 9HX
Open Tuesday – Thursday 10am – 2pm
There are other foodbanks in West Lothian in Bathgate, Broxburn, Linlithgow, Livingston and Whitburn.
See http://westlothian.foodbank.org.uk/
The West Lothian Foodbank Charity shop will open its doors on Monday June 17th during Whitburn Gala week
 Bathgate High Parish Church, Gideon Street, Bathgate, EH48 4HB
Opening Times:
Tues & Thurs 10:00 to 12:00
Broxburn Baptist Church, Freeland Avenue, Broxburn, EH52 6EG
Opening Times:
Tues & Thurs 12:00 to 2:00pm
Cross House, The Cross, Linlithgow, EH49 7AL
(at the foot of the Kirk Gate, the road down from church and palace)
Opening times:
Tuesdays & Fridays 3 to 5 pm
Dedridge Baptist Church, Livingston, EH54 6QR
Opening times:
Mon, Wed & Fri 12:30 to 2:30pm
Main Office, Warehouse & Distribution:
33 Market Place, Whitburn, EH47 0EU
Opening times:
Mon, Wed & Fri 11 to 2pm
Tel: 01501-229307
Mob: 078-6615-5110
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June 6th, 2013
Get your online messaging right – Using Twitter and Facebook for your Organisation
This hands-on workshop covers everything you need to know about using the two key social media channels – Twitter and Facebook.
9:30am – 4:30pm Tuesday 18th June 2013
The Albany Learning and Conference Centre, 44 Ashley Street, Glasgow, G3 6DS
Book online here
Late deal from GCVS Training
A one-day, Level One Microsoft Excel course for only £90 (or £130 for non GCVS members) (normal cost to GCVS members is £132 and for non-members £185)
See flyer for course description
9.30am – 4.30pm, Wednesday 12th June 2013
The Albany Learning and Conference Centre, 44 Ashley Street, Glasgow, G3 6DS
To book places, email us at training@gcvs.org.uk
Telling us:
· Your organisation
· Attendee name(s)
· Billing address (we will invoice for payment)
· Please mention the special offer price
You can also use your ILA Account for this course.
Get your online messaging right – Writing for the web
A day-long session to help you to create powerful, engaging website content, blog posts and e-newsletters.
9:30am – 4:30pm, Friday 7th June 2013
The Albany Learning and Conference Centre, 44 Ashley Street, Glasgow, G3 6DS
See our flyer for more details.
Or book online here
Social Enterprise training – by the experts!
Constructing a budget and adapting it for your funding application
Access this essential training for only £35 (£50 for non GCVS members)
Thanks to a partnership between GCVS and CEiS
9:30am – 4:00pm, Wednesday 12th June 2013
The Albany Learning and Conference Centre, 44 Ashley Street, Glasgow, G3 6DS
This practical and participative one day course is specifically designed to identify all the issues you need to consider when constructing an annual budget for your organisation.
See our flyer for more details.
Or book online here
Never lose your grip of another project! Introduction to Project Management
9:30am – 4:30pm Wednesday 19th June 2013
The Albany Learning and Conference Centre, 44 Ashley Street, Glasgow G3 6DS
Book online here
Use your Individual Learning Account to get free training!
The majority of the courses in our calendar qualify for Individual Learning Account funding. If you have an income of £22,000 a year or less, have no degree qualification, you can get up to £200 towards the costs of learning or training.
It’s a great way to pay for learning new skills because you don’t need to worry about paying it back.
You can find the ILA eligibility checklist at www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk
The bulk of our courses also qualify for Flexible training opportunities grants.
Get up to half back on the cost of training staff, and make your training and development budge go twice as far!
See Page 3 of our calendar for details:- DOWNLOAD APRIL – OCTOBER TRAINING PROGRAMME
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June 5th, 2013
On Tuesday 4th June, two West Lothian Saltire Awards recipients, Ross Pitbladdo and Lewis Allan were the guests of the First Minister at a reception in Edinburgh Castle at an event to celebrate the achievements of Saltire Award holders and the Scottish winners of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Volunteering Award.
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June 5th, 2013
 West Lothian Drug and Alcohol Service, in conjunction with NHS Lothian, are holding a free workshop in the Almondbank Centre, Shiel Walk, Craigshill, Livingston, EH54 5EH on Thursday, 13th June, 2013. The workshop runs from 9:30am to 3:45pm.
What is an Alcohol Brief Intervention?
A brief intervention (ABI) is a conversation with service user/client/family member or friend that aims to motivate and support the individual to think about their drinking behaviour and reduce their consumption and/or their risk of harm.
Please contact Janette Kerr at janette.kerr@wldas.org or 01506-430225 if you would like any further information or would like to book a place.
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May 28th, 2013
 Thursday 6th June
12.30 pm — 3.30 pm
Bathgate Partnership Centre,
South Bridge St, Bathgate
Drop in and find out how to build new skills and gain new experience by volunteering with a local group.
There will be various stalls and an opportunity to speak to people and see what’s right for you.
Get Involved! Help your community. Help yourself.
For more information call 01506-282923 or email joanne.mackenzie@westlothian.gov.uk
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May 28th, 2013
Satu rday 15th June 9:15 – 11:30
(9.15-9.30 Tea/Coffee)
SRUC – Oatridge Campus, Broxburn
This conference will explain the growing and use of vegetables and herbs in public spaces and hopefully inspire community involvement in growing food
Limited places – Book early
To book a place, or for further information, please contact The Health Improvement Team
Tel: 01506-775626 email: HIT@westlothian.gov.uk
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