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Broxburn Junior Football Club - Reminiscence Project
Alzheimer Scotland has been working with the Scottish football Museum to provide reminiscence projects throughout Scotland.
The aim is to establish integrated community groups for that people with dementia can be part of, and for people who are interested in the history of the team they support.
The club is asking people to bring pictures, newspaper cuttings and memorabilia of Broxburn Juniors and other teams along to an open event on Thursday 22 March between 2pm and 4pm, Broxburn Juniors Football Ground at Albyn Park.
The event is open to the whole community, people with dementia and people who are interested in the group and football.
Copies will be made of photographs etc and used to help establish the community reminiscence group.
Time for tea dance
There's an 'ageing well' tea dance at Uphall Community Centre from 1.30 - 4pm on Wednesday 7 March.
Admission is £2.50.
Spaces available at playgroup
Broxburn Pre-school Playgroup now has spaces avaliable for children aged between 2 years 3 months and five.
The playgroup meets Monday to Friday 9.15 - 11.30 in the Strathbrock Partnership Centre.
The cost is £4.50 a day plus £1 a week for snack.
Friendly, qualified staff aim to provide fun as well as teaching through play. Painting, gluing, baking, home corner, books, chutes, cars, tents, tunnels.
There is a secure outside playground.
For fuller details, phone 07576 226 279 or pop in to the playgroup.
Put Your West Foot Forward
Join us on our free walks to meet new friends, discover new walks in your area and improve your fitness.
A walk to Bangour leaves from Uphall Community Centre at 10am on Wednesday 15 February.
Don't worry if you're not very active at the moment, or are recovering from injury or illness - you will be able to walk at your own pace and there are always options of shorter walks. Our walks are led by trained walk leaders and last between 30-60 minutes.
The groups are friendly and welcoming and will support new walkers to build up their pace and distance. For more information or for a programme, please contact Laura Dunkel, Health Walk Coordinator on 01506 771896 or laura.dunkel@westlothian.gov.uk
Police station reopens
Following refurbishment, Broxburn police station has now reopened.
The opening hours are Monday - Friday 9am -5pm.
Activity for the over 50s
Zumba for the over 50s takes place at Xcite Sports Centre, Broxburn, from 1pm - 1.45pm on Wednesdays. The cost is £4.50
New Age Indoor Kurling takes place every Tuesday from 1-3pm in Uphall Community Centre. Admission is £1 or free to Xcite Members
Come dancing at UphallA Scottish Country Dance group meets every Monday evening from 7.30 - 9.30pm in Uphall Community Centre, Strathbrock Place, Uphall.
New members are welcome.
The dances are fun and relaxing. They also help with fitness.
For further information, contact 01506 500457.
Boxing club at Broxburn
Broxburn Amateur Boxing Club meets from 7 - 9pm on Mondays and Wednesdays at St Nicholas United Free Church hall, Station Road.
This is an open session for males and females aged eight and over.
The club is now affiliated with Broxburn United Sports Club (BUSC) and has appointed a new development officer, Elizabeth Douglas.
The club has also recently started a Facebook page www.facebook.com/boxatbrox (new window)
For further information, contact boxing coach David Morrison on 01506 853227 or 07837 400248.
Last updated 10/02/12
