Bathgate Community Development Trust

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14/10/2026

Our autumn Carbon Literacy Training begins on Wednesday 28 October.

This training is for those interested in learning about the causes and impacts of climate change, as well as solutions to combat it, including personal actions to take.

Upon completing the course you'll be certified as Carbon Literate, with this training fully accredited by The Carbon Literacy Project.

Find out more and book a place now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/carbon-literacy-training-with-keep-scotland-beautiful-autumn-2026-course-tickets-1977614125084?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*11knlzd*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTU0ODg4NDY1MS4xNzg4MTkxMDE3*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3ODgxOTEwMTckbzEkZzEkdDE3ODgxOTEwNzgkajYwJGwwJGgw

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It was a real privilege recently to take part in an interview for Regal Radio, as people and organisations from across the Boghall and Bathgate community have been given the opportunity to talk about who they are and what they do locally.

I was delighted to have the chance to talk about Boghall Parish Church, why we’re here, what goes on throughout the week, our links with our local schools and community, and why being part of the community matters so much to us.

There’s always far more happening in and around our church than you might see on a Sunday morning!

📻 You can hear the interview on:

Wednesday 14th October at 13.00
Wednesday 21st October at 13.00

Regal Radio is online, so you can find them by searching Regal Radio or typing:

www . regalradio . net

Or simply ask your smart speaker to “Play Regal Radio.”

A big thank you to Steve Firth for his time and for making it such an enjoyable chat.

Why not tune in beyond the interview too, there’s some great music on Regal Radio every day, so give them a listen! 🎶📻

Really grateful for the opportunity to share a wee bit about Boghall Parish Church and why we’re here. ❤️

Rev Dawn x

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Live in or near Kirknewton? Kirknewton Community Council are hosting a screening of People's Emergency Briefing - a documentary on climate change - next month (Friday 6th Nov at 7pm), alongside a faciliated discussion. This is one of the screenings supported by WLCAN's screening grant, which aims to help groups put on a People's Emergecy Briefing screening in their local community.

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🚶‍♀️ Fancy getting out for a walk, meeting new people and improving your health and wellbeing? 🚶‍♂️

Our friendly walking groups are a great way to stay active, enjoy the outdoors and connect with others in your local community. Walks are relaxed, welcoming and suitable for a range of abilities.

💚 Boost your physical health
🌿 Improve your mental wellbeing
👋 Make new friends and social connections
📍 Discover more of your local area

Join one of our West Lothian walking groups:

🚶 Bathgate Wanderers - Fortnightly Mondays, 1:30pm - 2:30pm - Xcite Bathgate

🚶 Linlithgow Wanderers - Fortnightly Tuesdays, 11:00am - 12:00pm - Various meeting points

🚶 Broxburn Wanderers - Weekly Wednesdays, 11:00am - 12:00pm - Strathbrock Partnership Centre

Why not take the first step and come along? We'd love to welcome you! 💙
Contact us on 01506 815 815 or [email protected] to find out more.

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West Lothian Council Ranger Service are running two seasonal events this October.

Wednesday 21st October, 2pm-3.30pm -

Join the Ranger Service at Polkemmet Country Park for an afternoon of broomstick making. We will be cutting and collecting natural materials and using them to make our broomsticks. This event is suitable for family groups and individuals. The cost is £4.15 per broomstick.
Booking is essential, please contact Beecraigs Visitor Centre on 01506 284516 to book on.

Sunday 25th October, 2pm-3.30pm -

Join the Ranger Service and Friends of Almondell for an afternoon of Lantern Making fun to celebrate the changing season. We will be getting crafty and creating lanterns from willow and tissue paper then decorating with natural materials’. Suitable for all (children recommended 5 yrs +) families and individuals. The cost is £5 per lantern. Booking is essential, please contact Almondell Visitor Centre on 01506 882254 to book on.