WHAT’S ONKirknewtonApril - June

2014

Your guide to whats going on at the Green Room the Village Hall, Potter Around, the Church Hall and across the Village

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ContentsIntroduction 2

The Green Room & How to book 3

The Village Hall & How to book 5

Potter Around & How to book 7

The Church Hall & How to book 8

The Green Room Why is it so Warm & Cosy? 10

Minister opens Green Room 12

At a glance 16

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Welcome IKNIn 2010, Kirknewton residents were asked what would improve the life of those who live and work here. Three of the things were more facilities in the centre of the village, a daytime social space and more activities for young people.

Thanks to Leader funding Kirknewton Community Development Trust built the Green Room, a zero energy development, which opened in February. Thanks to Big Lottery Scotland we are able to fund twonew staff posts for three years – a Youth and Volunteer Co-ordinator and an Admin and Finance Officer.These two roles, along with your help, will develop and support groups to make things identified in the public consultation happen.

The brochure you hold in your hands will hopefully guide you on what is available now across four venues – the Green Room, the Village Hall, Potter Around and the Church Hall. There are also previews of upcoming events outside these venues too!

We hope the brochure will also inspire you. Many of the clubs, events, activities or skills workshops are runby Kirknewton residents. Many more are working voluntarily behind the scenes trying to find solutions andfunding to make your ideas a reality. Thanks to every one of them.

Tony Foster, CEO KCDT.

Coffee & TeaCome in for a cup of tea, cappuccino, latte or our alreadyvery popular Special Galaxy hotchocolate. Catch up with friends ina friendly & relaxing atmosphere.

Daily PaperSit back, relax, have a drink andread about whats going on in theworld with our complimentarynews papers. The Scotsman, DailyRecord and West Lothian Courier. Free

Wi-FiYou can benefit from our Free Wi-Fi. It’s easy. Just ask forour Wi-Fi password then you’ll be able to connect your lap top,tablet or smart phone to the internet.

Free Hire i-PadLaptops & KeyboardsYou can hire the Green Roomsown i-Pad, laptops, e-readers and keyboards. Connect to the internet, finish your report orhomework, sit down and read abook or just play some games.

Dedicated KidsSpaceDon’t worry about the kids getting bored when you are tryingto enjoy your hot chocolate. Wehave a Dedicated Kids Space withplenty of toys to keep them entertained.

Catch up for a chatThe Green Room is a great placeto meet up with friends and alsomake new friends. You’ll be able to relax, have a drink and find outabout what’s going on in the village.

MeetingThe Green Room is also the perfect place to hold a meeting.Whether it’s for business or acommunity meeting, you can hirethe Green Room out and benefitfrom all our facilities. We’ll helpmake your meeting a success.

Events, PartiesTrainingThe Green Room is also a greatspace to hire out to hold kidsBirthday parties. It’s also suitable for Training sessions for your company.

Green Room There’s always something happening

‘Working together wecan and domake a difference.

Be inspiredand join in!

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The GreenRoom

How to book.For more information or to book your event -Tel: The Green Room 01506 883 988 or Gill Greaves 07816 880 175 or 01506 883 261.Email: bookingkirknewton@gmail.com

We’re at 12 Main St, Kirknewton EH27 8AH

PROGRAMME TUESDAY 22ND APRIL -JUNE 27thDROP IN at The Green Room9am-1pm Monday- Friday.

Drop in to The Green Room each weekday morning for a cup of tea or coffee and a chat. The session is supported by a local volunteer. Lap topsare available for use, Ipad mini’s as wellas KOBO readers. Our eco-friendly building is cosy and warm so feel free topop in and find out what is happening inthe local community.

HOMEWORK CLUB

3.30pm-5pm Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The homework club is for both primaryand high school pupils who are lookingfor a relaxed and peaceful environmentfor studying. Joining a homework clubcan be a fantastic way to boost yourmotivation and ensure you completeyour work on time. A KCDT volunteer ispresent but parents/carers are most welcome.

KEYBOARDING SKILLS CLASSES

Monday April 28th - 23rd June6pm-7pm for 9 weeks / 7pm-8pm.

£67.5. Deposit £30. Remaining £37.5payable on week 5.

The class is conducted by an experiencedteacher and is tailored to suit the pupilwhether beginner or intermediate. 8 years + Classes take place within afriendly atmosphere and should theywish to students may be put forward for Trinity Guildhall exams in electronickeyboard. Keyboards are provided at theGreen Room. However pupils will requirean instrument to practise on at home.

‘AN INTRODUCTION TO ONLINEMARKETING FOR SMALL BUSINESSES: HOW TO GET YOURWEBSITE AND FACEBOOK WORKING FOR YOU’

FREE. Monday 28th of April 1pm-3pm.Monday 12th May1pm-3pm.

Do you run your own business? Are youconfused about how to market yourbusiness online? Erica Douglas is the author of two books and has trainedhundreds of businesses like yours on howto create a marketing strategy for their

business. She now works with local businesses just like yours. Join this workshop to learn how to create an online and offline marketing strategythat works. This will be an interactiveworkshop with plenty of opportunity totalk business and discuss ideas. You willwalk away seeing your business in a newlight and with a plan for how to improveon your current marketing activities

COMPUTER SKILLS GROUP

1.00pm - 3pm Mondays.Starts Monday 5th May.

Looking to improve your ComputerSkills? Come and work though materialfrom complete beginners to a more advanced level in a relaxed atmosphere.Participants are able to work at theirown pace. Provided in partnership withBethany Christian Trust and Kirknewton& East Calder Parish Church.

MATHS CLUB

FREE Tuesday 22nd April 6pm-7.30pm.

During exam time we will be having amaths tutoring session, with a local volunteer experienced in maths, physicsand engineering. David is keen for anyhigher and advanced higher maths students to come along and pick his brain!

If you have a specific area which you findchallenging please let the KCDT teamknow in advance so David can prepare.

WEST LOTHIAN FINANCIAL INCLUSION NETWORK – ENERGY ADVICE SESSION

FREE. 23rd April. 1pm-2pm. Energy Advice.

The Energy Advice Project has receivedfunding from the Climate ChallengeFund to provide energy advice and assistance throughout West Lothian.

Individuals accessing the session canbook home assesment appointmentswhich will provide advice in ways to reduce energy usage, access to grantsand schemes for energy efficiency measures and help with reducing bills.

COMMUNITY FINANCIAL LITERACY AND SUPPORT.

FREE. 23rd April. 2pm - 3pm

(Comflas) is a project funded by LEADERto support the development of a network of local community advicegroups or individuals in rural communities in West Lothian, offering:Provision of financial advice in the community (benefits / money advice /access to work opportunities / saving andborrowing/further support and

financial education/adult literacy etc)Identifying and encouraging local champions to deliver services in theircommunity the signposting / introductionto other appropriate help / support.

LE CLUB FRANCAIS

Wednesday April 23rd - June 25th -3.45pm-4.15pm. £3.50 per session or£32 for 10 weeks.

A French club for children aged 5 – 8Learning a language not only boostsconfidence but also improves concentration and memory. Le ClubFrançais gives children the opportunityto discover French through the use ofgames, songs, stories and activities. The class places emphasis on learningthrough fun and engaging activities.

FAMILY BOOK CLUB

FREE. Ages 6-11 years old. Wednesday23rd of April-June 25th. 6pm-6.45pm.

A book club for parent and children 6+.We will be exploring books that promote discussion. Reading and sharing stories not only promotes literacy and an overall love of books, italso builds stronger relationships. Whenyou expand the activity to include other

families, you encourage your childrenand their friends to associate readingwith fun. These session will be run andled by group members, so be prepared tobe involved! Please contact KCDT if youand your child would like to attend.

BOOK BUGS

FREE

10.30am Wed May 7th and June 4th.

Bookbug Sessions are free, fun andfriendly events for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and their families to enjoytogether. Each session lasts around 40minutes and includes songs, stories andrhymes. There is usually no need to book,they take place in a very relaxed environment and are a great opportunityto spend some quality time with yourlittle one. The sessions are widely available throughout Scotland and are

generally held in libraries or other community venues, so they are also agood way to meet other parents andchildren in your local area. They alsohave lots of benefits for your child, suchas building up their confidence and social skills, and will give their speech &language development a real boost!

GUITAR CLASSES

Weekly Guitar lessons beginning Thursday 1st of May for 10 weeks.

£50 deposit. Remaining £50 payable on week 5.

6.30pm-7.30pm 8-10 years, 7.30pm-8.30pm 11+ 8.30pm-9.30pm adults. 

Learn about all aspects of the guitar,from playing your first chords and scales

to writing your own songs, performing ina group and learning about music theory.Suitable for all ages and based aroundthe music that you enjoy, these classeswill inspire you to find your inner creative side. 

YOUTH CLUB

Each Friday evening 6pm-8pm.

Only £1

The Kirknewton Youth Club is a weeklygroup for S1-S6 young people. The groupis supported by a team of local volunteers and the kirknewton Community Development Trust Youthand Volunteer Coordinator who providefun and engaging activities for the youngpeople of the village. So far the grouphas done a card trick workshop, cookerysessions and pizza night! Encourage yourchild along.

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The VillageHall

How to book.For more information or to book your event -Tel: Gill Greaves 07816 880 175 or 01506 883 261 or The Green Room 01506 883 988 Email: bookingkirknewton@gmail.com

We’re at Main Street, Kirknewton

PROGRAMME TUESDAY 22ND APRIL -JUNE 27thBOXCIR

Monday 7.00 - 8.30pm - 1st sessionFREE - £2.50 thereafter ContactMichael on 01506 885848

A combination of boxing andcardio/strength circuit stations in afriendly and welcoming environment. A fantastic way to build stamina,strength and all over body fitness. Includes pad work, skipping, instructorled boxing techniques and specific abdominal excercise. For male and females 18 years and over, all levels of fitness welcome.

PLAYGROUP COME AND PLAY, LET'S HAVE FUN AT KIRKNEWTONPLAYGROUP.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am-11.15am. £5 per child.

We are a happy, friendly and safedrop off playgroup for children aged 2-41/2. We're open term time Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am-11.15am. We look forward to getting to know you and your child. £5per session.

PHYSIO PILATES CLASSES

Tuesdays at 6.45pm & 7.45pm, suitable for beginners or improvers.

Modified Pilates taught by a CharteredPhysiotherapist, DianneMacKenzie BSc MScMCSP. 

CSP registered, HCPC registered and fullyinsured.  APPI Certified Pilates Matworkand Small Equipment Instructor. 

Certified Pink Ribbon Teacher, which usespilates to support recovery from BreastCancer.

One:one or small group sessions alsoavailable by appointment. For more information or to book call07795 466 464.

DAYTIME PILATES CLASSES

Thursdays 9.10am to 10.00am.

Whether you just want to move moreand improve your muscle tone, orwhether you want to enhance anothersport you enjoy…create length, strengthand balance with Pilates. Tone up, perform better, feel good!

Spaces are limited so to find out more,or to book a taster session, contacton elise@ekpilates.co.uk or 07815 502 324 You’ll also find me onfacebook.com/ekpilates

A-STAR SPORTS

Wednesday 2.30pm pre-school /3.30pm P1 & P2.

A-Star Sports is a fun-filled multi-sportsexperience for children aged 2-10 years.We offer inclusive, developmental multi-sports coaching in a positive environment that begins with an initialABC-based programme and developsinto ten core sports. Kirknewton classesrun on a Wednesday afternoon 3.30 (pre-school) & 4.30 P1 - P3's. Your childwill receive Certificates of Achievementat each level as a reward for enthusiasm,motivation and effective contribution.

For more information on classes, partiesand holiday clubs visit www.a-starsports.co.uk orcall Brian on 07876021073.

RAINBOWS

We have a fantastic Rainbow group in Kirknewton VillageHall for girls age 5-7 years.  EveryWednesday during term times between5pm and 6.15pm we have lots of fundoing different crafts, playing all sorts ofgames, learning new things, working towards special Girl Guiding badges andthere is always lots of laughing going on.

Rainbows alway have a long waiting listso if you are interested in your childjoining in the fun please don't wait tillthey are 5 to ask to join. Contact Gill on 07816880175 or 883261.

BROWNIES

Brownies is for girls aged 7-10 and takesplace after Rainbows on a Wednesday inthe village hall 6.30pm - 8pm during

term times.  We are similar to Rainbowsbut aim it at the slightly older agegroup.  Games, crafts, badges, outings and weekends away at BrownieCamp are just a few of the excitingthings the girls get up to when at Brownies. 

Through this action-packed programme,girls can build confidence by developingnew skills, learning about the wider community, finding out about differentcultures and getting involved withglobal issues like the environment andendangered species.

If you would like any more information please contact Gill on07816880175 or 883261.

ZUMBA AND THIGHS, BUMS AND TUMS CLASSES

Run by Katrina, a fully qualified fitnessinstructor. Currently running two classesin the Village Hall, Kirknewton, on aThursday evening.

Zumba at 7-8pm followed by TumsBums Thighs at 8-9pm. Both classes aresuitable for all levels.

Contact Katrina on 07940 245 151 for more details! 

KOSY CAFE

Friday 16.00 - 17.00.

Friday afternoons during school termtime from 16.00 to 17.00 – Kozy Kaff. A café environment serving home baking & hot chocolate for primaryschool children.

LORD ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS

Saturday mornings and afternoons

Providing excellent dance tuition in yourlocal community, in an environmentwhere children can excel.

We offer a wide range of classes for children 3 and over. We aim to be part of your local community and provide ahigh quality service to all.

Contact Lesley on 07803 015011or email: L_A_P_A@hotmail.com

KIRKNEWTON WALKERS

Every Wednesday 7.00pm.

Meet outside the the Park entrance for aone and a half to two hours walk. For allabilities. Walking from Kirknewton towherever the mood take us.

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Potter Around

How to book.For more information or to book your event -Tel: Karen 01506 238 961Email: chat@potteraround.co.ukWe’re at Overton Farm, Kirknewton, EH27 8DD

ACTIVITIES AT POTTERAROUND Oil painting ClassesLearn oil painting techniques with localartist Kirsty McDiarmid. Adult and kidsclasses - all materials provided.

Kids: 5-7pm Mondays £15.

Adults: 7-9pm Mondays and 10.30am-12.30pm Thursdays £20.

Craft ‘n’ a StoryFor pre-schoolers who love to get messy.Come and listen to some stories andthen have fun crafting with the otherkids. Glitter is usually involved. Parents/carers can have tea/coffee and

company while the kids listen to stories.Mondays 10-11am. £4.50

Ladies NightTuesday night is ladies’ night - you canjoin in with the knitting, help work onthe Green Room wall hanging, paint pottery or decopatch. There is alwaysgood company and a relaxed atmosphere. Staff are on hand to helpwith painting techniques. Groups arewelcome. 7.30-10pm.

Knitting / Crochet ClassesKnitting and crochet are very much infashion at the moment so if you needsome guidance on these age old arts,Irene de Luca holds the fort on Wednesdays at 10.30am & Tuesdayevenings at 7.30pm where you can comeas a total beginner, swop patterns, gethelp on the hard bits or just knit in company. £4.50 includes tea/coffeeand great chat.

Art ClubA variety of art techniques are coveredat Friday art club. Fridays 2-4pm. £12 a session or £50 for a block of 5.Juice and snack included.

Art Club April25th Japanese ink drawing

Art Club May

2nd Farm collage9th Zentangle art16th Yarn art23rd Painting pebbles30th Framing your work

Art Club June

6th It’s a jungle out there13th Under the sea paintings20th Charcoal and pastel drawings27th Beach collage

Jewellery WorkshopsMonthly workshops with Aleks Diamanteteachings the basics of jewellery andhow to make specific desirable items.£15. All materials provided.

Jewellery Workshops May20th Introduction to using a gizmo

(coiling tool)

Jewellery Workshops June

17th Gem tree

Warhammer ClubKeep the boys out of mischief on Fridayafternoons 2.30-5pm where they cancome to our dedicated Warhammerroom and build and paint models as wellas play the board game on our terrain.You can learn all about how Warhammerworks and we are stockists of the modelsand accessories. £4.50 for club session.

Felting Workshop

‘Make your own pair of slippers’.

Saturday 31 May. 9.30am-5.30pm. £45.

Deposit of £25 when booking. Max 10places. Tea/coffee and cake provided butplease bring your own lunch.

This all day workshop will take you frommaking the ‘lasts’ of your feet in themorning to felting the slippers in the afternoon.

Summer Art ExhibitionSaturday 28th June, 12-4.

Local high quality handmade arts &crafts from pottery to paintings, jewellery to glass.

Glass fusion WorkshopSunday 1 June 1.30-3.30PM £40. All materials provided.

Glass artist Nancy Hamilton will teachyou how to cut and grind glass and ultimately produce a wonderful wallhanging you will be proud of.

Potter's WheelOur resident Potter Bernie Rowen runsregular pottery classes (see BernieRowen) but also offers one off taster sessions. £20.

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ChurchHall

How to book.For more information or to book your event -Email: knec-mail@knec4jesus.org.ukWe’re at Station Road, Kirknewton, EH27 8BJ

ACTIVITIES AT THE CHURCH HALLIntrepid Taekwon-Do.Wednesdays: Rainbows & Peewees: 5-12 years old: 18:30-19:15 Juniors: 12+ years old: 19:15-20:00.Intrepid Taekwon-Do was established in 1991 by Mr. Darren Scott (5th DegreeBlack Belt). Mr. Scott has been teaching Taekwondo for over 20 years; is an examiner and a qualified International Instructor.

We are members of the United Taekwon-Do Federation (Scotland), which is affiliated to Grandmaster Hwang, Kwang Sung (K-9-1) who presides the Unified International Taekwon-Do Federation.

Brownies. 4th East Calder. Tuesday evenings.Ladies’ Bible Study led by the minister. Wednesday mornings. Taekwon-do for youngsters. Wednesday evenings. Mums and Toddlers. Thursday mornings.Women’s Rural. Thursday evenings.

Church Service

Services in Kirknewton Church:

Worship service every Sunday morning at 09.45.

Kirknewton School end of term service: 27th June at 11.00.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY.

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21 June, 12 noon

KirKnewTon GAlA 12pm - 4pm

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www.hillycowwigwams.co.uk

The Baw Bags Baw Buster Duathlon The Baw Bags Baw Buster Duathlon is a cross country Duathlonto be held at Hilly Cow Wigwams on the 11th May 2014. Theevent is open to both male, females and youths. If you canttake part, you can still donate and spectate!

It might be muddy, it will be hilly, but definitely a whole lot of fun!So be a super hero, wear your Baw Bags on the outside and helpraise awareness and a whole lot of money for male specific cancers. 

The theme for this event is Baw Bags so let the imagination run wildand think up a cool pants outfit! There will be prizes for the bestfancy dress.

Go to www.entrycentral.com/Baw-Bags-Bawbster-Duathlon or www.hillycowwigwams.co.uk/Latest-News/baw-bag.html

For more details and entry.Contact Lesley 07824770568Hillycow, Leyden Farm, Kirknewton, EH27 8DQ.

POP UP SHOPSDo you run your own business from home? Do you have goods or crafts you’d like to sell?

Well now you can.

Contact us at the Green Room for more

information.

Swap shop coming soon.Swap your

books, cds andgames.

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VOLUNTEERSWANTED!

’‘Working together we can and do make a difference. Be inspired and join in!

Can you help...?

• Volunteer in the Green Room on a morning from 9am - 1pm?

• Volunteer for Green Room homework club from 3pm - 5pm?

• Volunteer at weekends?

• Volunteer for village gardening and landscape projects?

• Volunteer for mini bus driving from Balerno High School to Kirknewton and Ratho after school hours?

• Volunteer to write and design a new Community News letter?

KID’S PARTIESat the Green Room or Village Hall Only £10 per hour.

Contact Gill Greaves on 07816 880 175 or telephone 01506 883 988 or email bookingkirknewton@gmail.com

Catering options now available

You can also book the Church Hall* knec-mail@knec4jesus.org.ukHilly Cow* 07824 770 568Potter Around* 01506 238 961*price may vary.

NEW

Contact Jennifer at the Green Room on

01506 883 988or email jenniferkirknewton@gmail.com

Why is the GreenRoom so warm and cosy?

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The Green Room has been built with astrong focus on very high levels of insulation and air-tightness in an attempt to reduce the running cost andour reliance on fossil fuels to an absolute minimum

The building utilises Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS) as the mainstructural elements for walls and roof.

What are SIPSA SIP panel comprises PolyurethaneFoam Insulation sandwiched betweentwo layers of Orientated Strand Board(OSB). The resultant material is bothvery rigid and highly insulating. It is adevelopment of an idea originally proposed by the famous American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. To supplement the already high insulation values of this material wehave added a further 50mm of urethane foam insulation inside thebuilding to make it really cosy.

The floor is also highly insulated withurethane materials and is finished with

a self-levelling screed that containshot-water pipes forming a large heat-store and radiator combined. Heat energy is supplied by storingwater heated overnight by off-peakelectricity, in a 300 litre insulated tankwith an ordinary programmer that callsfor heat and a thermostat that regulates the room temperature. Thewindows are low u value and the bestwe could afford.

The Ventilation SystemBecause we have made the structureair-tight to a very high level we havefitted a ventilation system that introduces fresh air from outside tomake the room comfortable. This system captures heat energy fromthe outgoing stale air to pre-heat theincoming fresh air at an efficiency ofover 90% and in summer it allows coolair to enter without any pre-heating tomaintain maximum comfort levels andavoid over-heating.

Solar Photovoltaic PanelsThere is a 4.0 kW Solar Photovoltaicsystem on the south facing roof thatwe hope will generate enough electricity to make the building self-sufficient in energy for both heating and lighting over the yearlycycle. Electricity from our panels is sold to the grid, but only after we havesatisfied our needs in running thebuilding. We will measure this energyuse and report on the balance achievedbetween use and production at the endof the first year.

Natural Larch PlanksThe outside of the building is clad innatural Larch planks that have beenpurposely left “as-sawn” so that theyhold a very high coat weight of paintfor maximum long-term durability. Theroof is made of stainless-steel that is“roll-bonded” with a zinc surface thatprevents it from being too shiny on asunny day and allows the material tobe solder-joined when necessary.

Throughout the design of this buildingwe have attempted to use sustainablemethods of construction that minimisethe embodied energy in the materialsand, at the same time, deliver a building with low maintenance costsand a minimal carbon footprint..

We have tried to incorporate as manygood ideas as we could, but there is always room for improvement. Pleasefeel free to let us have you suggestionsand ideas for the next one as well asimprovements we may incorporate torefine this one. Stewart McKenna Jan 2014.

Booking DetailsYou can book The Green Room any day from 9am til 9pm by popping in,calling 01506 883988 or e mailingbookingkirknewton@gmail.com – we can also help you with bookingthe Village Hall.You can also book the Green Room orthe Village Hall through Gill Greaveson 07816 880175.

MinisterOpenstheGreenRoomThe Minister for Environment and Climate Change Paul Wheelhouse MSPhas officially opened the KirknewtonGreen Room, a zero energy development built by Kirknewton Community Development Trust (KCDT).The Green Room was part financed bythe Scottish Government and the European Community West LothianLeader 2008 – 2013 programme whocontributed £120,000 to the project.

The project is a key part of theKirknewton Community DevelopmentPlan 2012-2104, which was based on a

community consultation in 2011. Over500 people, 25% of the community,participated in the consultation.

Kirknewton Community DevelopmentTrust invested £30,000 in the projectand over £10,000 worth of volunteerhours. The running of the Green Roomand the work of the Development Trusthas been supported by a Big LotteryScotland grant of £266,000 for thenext three years. This includes the employment of a new Youth and Volunteer Co-ordinator and Financeand Administration Officer, both ofwho support local groups and projects.

The future sustainability for the building and the project will come froma ground breaking community benefitand investment opportunity KCDThave negotiated with wind farm developer EFRG Fauch Hill. The community, who backed the development by 65% in an independent survey, are expecting the announcement of the public enquiry shortly.

Environment and Climate Change Minister Paul Wheelhouse said,

“Climate Change is possibly the biggestthreat we face as a global community

and Scotland has shown internationalleadership on this issue with the world’smost challenging legislation and statutory annual targets. Global actionis important, but so is local initiative –and community projects like theKirknewton Green Room typify the innovation we are increasingly seeingacross Scotland. The Green Room notonly creates a space for individual andsocial development and empowermentbut also raises the bar with regard toenergy demand reduction and energyefficiency. The people of Kirknewtoncan feel justifiably proud of the GreenRoom and I hope other communitiescan take inspiration fromwhat they’ve achieved.”

Chair of the Trust Stewart McKenna said,

“If we are to deliver a genuinely sustainable community then we have the capital resource of people but lack the other resource which is long-termreliable funding” With the funding that has beenagreed from a local wind-energy proposal we will ownassets and have 25 years of

quality funding Scotland’s people andits renewable resources are two of ourgreatest assets. In combination theyform a powerful, positive force and willhelp us to deliver a more resilient local democracy, better able to make decisions for itself.

Stewart McKenna, who chairs KCDT,predicted that the social and environmental benefits to local peoplefrom Fauch Hill would be “enormous”.It was a hard-won victory that otherscould learn from.

Paul Wheelhouse MSPwith Stewart McKennaand Tony Foster.

The Green Room Village Hall Potter Around Church Hall

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WHAT’S ONDROP IN 9am - 1pm Monday- Friday.

HOMEWORK CLUB

3.30pm - 5pm Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

KEYBOARDING SKILLSCLASSES

Monday April 28th - 23rd June6pm - 7pm for 9 weeks /7pm - 8pm.

COMPUTER SKILLS GROUP

1.00pm - 3pm Mondays

MATHS CLUB

Tuesday 22nd April 6pm - 7.30pm.

LE CLUB FRANCAIS

Wednesday April 23rd -June 25th. 3.45pm - 4.15pm.

FAMILY BOOK CLUB

Ages 6-11 years old.Wednesday 23rd of April-June 25th. 6pm - 6.45pm.

BOOK BUGS

10.30am Wed May 7th and June 4th.

GUITAR CLASSES

Weekly Guitar lessons Thursday 1st of May for 10 weeks.

6.30pm - 7.30pm ,8-10 years, 7.30pm - 8.30pm, 11+ 8.30pm - 9.30pm, adults. 

YOUTH CLUB

Each Friday evening 6pm - 8pm.

BOXCIR7 - 8.30pm Monday.

PLAY GROUP

9 - 11.00am. Tuesday,Wednesday & Friday.

PHYSIO PILATES

6.45 - 7.45pm Tuesdays.

DAYTIME PILATES

Call 07815 502 324 for times.

A-STAR SPORTS

Wednesday 2.30pm pre-school / 3.30pm P1 & P2. Thursday 10.30ampre-school.

RAINBOWS

5 - 6.15pm Wednesday.

BROWNIES

1st Kirknewton. 6.30 - 8.00pm Wednesday.

ZUMBA

7 - 8.00pm Thursdays.

THIGHS, BUMS & TUMS

8 - 9.00pm Thursdays.

LORD ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS

Saturday mornings& afternoons.

KIRKNEWTON WALKERS

Every Wednesday 7.00pm.

OIL PAINTING CLASSKids: 5-7pm Mondays £15.Adults: 7-9pm Mondays and 10.30am-12.30pm.

CRAFT N’ A STORYMondays 10-11am.

LADIES NIGHTTuesdays 7.30pm -10.00pm.

KNITTING / CROCHETCLASSES

Wednesdays at 10.30am & Tuesday evenings at7.30pm.

ART CLUB

2 - 4.00pm Friday.

WAR HAMMER CLUB

2.30 - 5.00pm Friday.

JEWELLERY WORKSHOPS(MAY)

Saturday 17th. Tuesday 20th.

FELTING WORKSHOPS(MAY)

9.30am - 5.30pm Saturday 31st May.

GLASS FUSION (JUNE)

1.30am - 3.30pm Sunday 1st June

INTREPID TAEKWON-DO.

Wednesdays. Rainbows &Peewees. 5-12 years old:18:30-19:15

Juniors: 12+ years old.19:15-20:00.

BROWNIES

4th East Calder.Tuesday evenings.

LADIES’ BIBLE

Thursday mornings.

MUMS AND TODDLERS

Thursday mornings.

WOMEN’S RURAL

Thursday evenings.

CHURCH SERVICE

Every Sunday morning at 09.45.

KIRKNEWTON SCHOOLEND OF TERM SERVICE

27th June at 11.00.

DONT FORGET

30 April, 7pm KCDT AGM. Green Room.

10 May, 1pm School spring fair. 1pm - 4pm Primary School.

21 June, 12 Noon Kirknewton Gala. 12pm - 4pm Kirknewton Park.

Your guide to whats going on at the Green Room the Village Hall, Potter Around, the Church Hall and across the Village.

At a Glance

Kirknewton Community Development Trust Registered Charity Number: SC037895.

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