We are currently offering the opportunity for Voluntary Organisations to get involved with the Employer Supported Volunteering project. We have a database of teams of volunteers but only limited tasks for them to carry out.  We are in the process of trying to add to our portfolio of opportunities which the Council and Private Sector Organisations can choose from.  Can you help?

Do you have one of those jobs that have been waiting to be done for years?  Rooms that need painted or a garden that needs a bit of TLC?  Through Employer Supported Volunteering, we can provide teams of volunteers to carry out these jobs. We are looking for both indoor and outdoor tasks to be carried out during 2012.

Please complete this form and send back if you are interested. Jenny Caseby would be happy to meet and discuss any tasks you may have. Telephone: 01506 650111 Email: jenny.caseby@vsgwl.org.

The CHCP is supporting the Winter Ready West Lothian campaign, which aims to inform residents about the steps that are being taken to prepare ahead of winter.  A new email information service has also been launched. To sign up to the newsletter visit www.westlothian.gov.uk/email. For further information on being Winter Ready visit www.westlothianchcp.org.uk.

VSGWL have applied for funding to do a Participatory Appraisal Community Consultation starting in February 2012 and running through until May 2012.

The final surgery of the year will take place at Lloyds TSB, Riverside House, 502 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh EH11 3AF on 14th December 2011.

For more information please look at Lloyds TSB Funding Opportunity

West Lothian’s Hidden Literary Connections

Learn more about Scotland’s authors by discovering West Lothian’s Hidden Literary Connections.  West Lothian Council is organising a series of special events highlighting the work of a prestigious author who has little known connection with West Lothian.  These events are free, but you must register to reserve a place.  Please contact 01506 282491 or email localhistory@westlothian.gov.uk to reserve your space.

Here is a list of Christmas Fruit and Vegetable boxes available from CFINE West Lothian.  The boxes represent excellent value for money and contain a selection of local produce. Let us provide all the vegetables you’ll need for your Christmas dinner – one less thing for you have to think about! We are able to offer FREE delivery to workplaces within West Lothian or collection from our warehouse in Stoneyburn and West Lothian food co-ops is also available.  CFINE Christmas Veg Box – Large 2011 or CFINE Christmas Veg Box 2011 – Small.

Have a look at the following information on offices for rental Craigsfarm Business Centre – Office Rental Advert

Please click West Lothian Funding Bulletin 6 to have a look at the latest funding bulletin from West Lothian Council.

An elderly gentleman in a care home in Whitburn whose native tongue is Polish needs an occasional visitor who can converse with him.  If you are interested in helping out please contact jenny.caseby@vsgwl.org or call 01506 650111.

Starszy pan w domu opieki, których językiem ojczystym jest język polski potrzebujeokazjonalnych gości, którzy mogą rozmawiać z nim. Jeśli jesteś zainteresowany pomocą prosimy o kontakt jenny.caseby@vsgwl.org lub zadzwoń 01506 650111.