West Lothian 50 Plus Network

13/06/2026

Our Big Fundraising Week is coming next, and we’re asking our community to get behind West Lothian 50+ Network.

We support people aged 50 and over across West Lothian to stay active, connected and involved through local groups, activities, friendship, support and opportunities to try something new.

Every donation helps us keep our activities accessible, reach more people, and continue supporting older adults across our communities.

You can donate here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/donation-form/big-fundraising-week-help-keep-west-lothian-50-network-moving

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Thank you for supporting West Lothian 50+ Network.

West Lothian 50+ Network supports people aged 50 and over to stay active, connected and involved in their local communities.Across West Lothian, many people face isolation, reduced confidence, health challenges, bereavement, caring responsibilities or simply the difficulty of finding affordable, wel...

12/06/2026

On Tuesday 9 June, members of the Miles and Smiles walking group met at Harlaw Car Park in the Pentland Hills to complete the 9-mile Four Reservoirs circular walk. The reservoirs, built in the early 1800s to supply water to the growing City of Edinburgh, are now popular with walkers and anglers.

They followed the path towards Harbour Hill, enjoying views of the Three Bridges and across to Fife, before descending Maiden’s Cleugh towards Glencorse Reservoir, with views over Midlothian and the Borders. Reaching the water board road, they followed the reservoir and Logan Burn to their lunch stop at Loganlea Reservoir. After lunch, they headed towards The Howe and along Green Cleugh, passing recent fire damage on Black Hill, Bavelaw Castle, Threipmuir Reservoir and Harlaw Reservoir before returning to their starting point.

A cold wind, rather than rain, meant coats were frequently on and off throughout the day.

12/06/2026

We are looking to start a new Bridge group at the Hub, with the day and time to be decided based on interest. Whether you're an experienced player or would like to learn, please get in touch. To register your interest, please email [email protected].

11/06/2026

Thank you West Lothian Bike Library for your support. Come rain or shine, our members get out and about in good company

11/06/2026

Bingo! Another fantastic social evening and fundraiser organised by our Saturday Night Club.
Thanks to everyone who came along and to everyone who donated the prizes included in Carolann's beautiful arrangements.
Special thanks to Pauline our bingo caller, to Kate for keeping track of the numbers and to Cat for all her support and hard work.
Who's up for another bingo night?

11/06/2026

We’re building Team 50+ for this year’s Edinburgh Kiltwalk and already five non-members have joined the team.
Every step taken and every pound raised helps us keep groups running, support members and reduce isolation across West Lothian.

You do not need to be super fit.
You do not need to do the longest distance.
You just need to be up for taking part.

✅ Free place available (we’ll provide a registration code)
✅ Support and encouragement along the way
✅ Be part of a great team doing something positive together

If you’ve ever thought about doing a Kiltwalk, this could be your moment.
If you’ve been looking to do something positive this year, take this as your sign.

👉 Register your interest here:
https://forms.office.com/e/DeG7kxKBzx

Let’s get a strong team out in September and show what community really looks like.

10/06/2026

Calling West Lothian businesses, workplaces and local supporters

West Lothian 50+ Network is inviting local businesses, staff teams and community supporters to take part in Big Fundraising Week 2026, running from 15 to 21 June.

Last year, our members raised over £4,000 through simple fundraising activities. This year, we want to go even further, and we would love local workplaces, customers and supporters to help make it bigger.

Taking part can be as simple as:
☕ Coffee morning
👕 Dress-down day
🎟️ Raffle
🚶 Staff step challenge
❓ Quiz afternoon
🧁 Bake sale
💷 Collection tin
🏃 Sponsored activity
💡 Or any idea that suits your workplace

Every pound raised helps West Lothian 50+ Network keep more than 80 activity groups running across West Lothian, support over 800 members, maintain our Network Hub in Bathgate, and create more opportunities for people to stay active, connected and involved in their community.

For local businesses, Big Fundraising Week is a practical way to show your commitment to community wellbeing, staff engagement and local social impact. We will also recognise and promote participating businesses across our channels.

Be part of something that matters locally.

Big Fundraising Week 2026
📅 15 to 21 June

To get involved, contact:
📧 [email protected]
📞 01506 635510

09/06/2026

☀️ General Knowledge Summer Quiz

📅 Saturday 20 June
⏰ 2pm – 4pm
💷 £5 per person
📍 Members Hub

Join us at the Members Hub for a fun-filled summer-themed quiz afternoon.

Hawaiian shirts and summer outfits are encouraged, so dig out your brightest colours and get into the summer spirit.

Bring your own summer drink and enjoy an afternoon of friendly competition, laughter, and good company.

Gather your friends, test your general knowledge, and see who will be crowned our Summer Quiz Champions.

🎟️ Tickets can be purchased online here:
https://events.humanitix.com/general-knowledge-summer-quiz

Tickets can also be purchased in person at the Hub during opening hours.

09/06/2026

We’re excited to launch Women’s Walking Football taster sessions in partnership with Bathgate Thistle Community Football Club.

These sessions are a relaxed and friendly way to get active, try something new, meet new people and enjoy walking football. No experience is needed and all abilities are welcome.

Session dates:
Monday 15th June at 10am
Wednesday 24th June at 8pm

Meet at the entrance to Bathgate Sports Centre.

Come along, give it a try and help us get Women’s Walking Football started in Bathgate.

09/06/2026

👏 Silence never sounded so impressive!

A huge well done to the brilliant Carolann Emms, who completed her sponsored silence last week as part of our Big Fundraising Week. As Carolann will be away during the actual week, she took on the challenge early and managed to stay quiet across her groups for two whole weeks.

Carolann and West Lothian 50+ Network would like to thank everyone who donated, supported her, and helped make the challenge such a success.

Thank you, Carolann. You showed us all just how powerful a little quiet can be! 👏

We look forward to sharing more updates about what our members, groups and local businesses get up to during Big Fundraising Week, taking place from 15th to 21st June.

Would you like to do something during the week? Get in touch and let us know.