Murieston Initiative

20/03/2026

On Sunday 22nd March, we are showing the fabulous film, I Swear (15). Diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome at a young age which alienated him from his peers, John Davidson struggled with a condition few people had witnessed. This Scottish film recently won 3 BAFTA awards - Best Casting, Best Leading Actor, and Rising Star - and nominated for 3 others. Come along to celebrate Scottish talent while being entertained and educated.

Refreshments and a chat from 6:30pm. Teas and coffees available to purchase or BYOB. Film at 7pm.

More details and tickets at: https://murieston.org.uk/community/cinema/

Starring: Robert Aramayo, Peter Mullan, Maxine Peake
Trailer: https://youtu.be/oeWqQN3snCU

This big-screen event is part of the West Lothian Community Cinema Network, run by Generation Arts. We are supported by Film Hub Scotland, part of the BFI Audience Network, and funded by Screen Scotland and National Lottery Funding from BFI.

13/03/2026

We're excited about the possibilities for future community facilities in Murieston. Just because the current hall is not going to be under community management doesn't mean the future is bleak. Come along to the MCDT AGM to discuss proposals.

MCDT Annual General Meeting 2026
Murieston Village Hall, Monday 23rd March at 7pm

Please come along to contribute to our future proposals.

10/02/2026

West Lothian Council have just informed us that, for bookings for Murieston Village Hall from 1st April, you should contact Peter Christie at [email protected]

19/01/2026

This Sunday! Don't miss it - at Murieston Village Hall.

Our next film at Murieston Village Hall, on Sunday 25th January, is The Ballad of Wallis Island. Come for a laugh and a chat. More info and tiackets at https://murieston.org.uk/community/cinema/

16/01/2026

IMPORTANT NEWS!

West Lothian Council have intimated to us that they will be running Murieston Village Hall from 1st April 2026. All bookings for April or later must be made directly with the Council. We will post further information on the Council booking process if we find out more at a later date.

This is in common with 32 other community centres in West Lothian as part of a Council policy approved last October by the Council executive. Despite our efforts to suggest more cost-effective working and a Council promise of engagement, our proposal fell on deaf ears and was not discussed further after initial presentation to the Council.

For Murieston Initiative, we will no longer have involvement with Murieston Village Hall after 31st March but our charity will continue with our objective to benefit the residents of Murieston with efforts to advance education and to assist in the provision of recreation facilities.

06/01/2026

Happy New Year everyone! Murieston Community Cafe will be open on Saturday 11am-1:30pm for soup, sandwiches, cakes and hot drinks. Soup will be leek and potato. Cakes will be shortbread, blueberry and lemon muffins and carrot cake. Vegan and allergen-free options. Hoping to see you soon! We're on the left through the tunnel at Livingston South Station

29/11/2025

On tomorrow night - come and join in.

Join us from 6:30pm on Sunday 30th November for a relaxed local screening of The Salt Path (15). Come at 6:30pm to join in the gossip on the controversy surrounding the film. We will start the film at 7pm. Teas and coffees available or BYOB. All welcome.

More info and tickets at
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/murieston-community-cinema/the-salt-path-15/e-qmjzog

This big-screen event is part of the West Lothian Community Cinema Network, run by Generation Arts. We are supported by Film Hub Scotland, part of the BFI Audience Network, and funded by Screen Scotland and National Lottery Funding from BFI.

29/11/2025

On tomorrow - come and join in!

Join us at 2pm on Sunday 30th November for a local family screening of Matilda the Musical (PG) - including craft session with guest artist. We have a guest artist coming for a craft session 2-3pm then we will show the film at 3pm. All welcome.

Tickets and more info at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/murieston-community-cinema/matilda-the-musical-pg-including-craft-session-with-guest-artist/e-dyldmm

This big-screen event is part of the West Lothian Community Cinema Network, run by Generation Arts. We are supported by Film Hub Scotland, part of the BFI Audience Network, and funded by Screen Scotland and National Lottery Funding from BFI.

24/10/2025

Come along on Sunday at 6:30pm and join in the fun

Come and join us on Sunday for a night of fun watching The Penguin Lessons (12A). A disillusioned Englishman who goes to work in a school in a divided Argentina in 1976 finds his life transformed when he rescues an orphaned penguin from the beach.

Refreshments and a chat from 6:30pm. Teas and coffees available to purchase or BYOB.
Films from 7:00pm. Bring a cushion for extra comfort.

Tickets: £4.00 in advance (plus £0.31 booking fee), £4.50 on the door. Get your tickets now at
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/murieston-community-cinema/the-penguin-lessons-12a/e-vzpaym

Starring: Steve Coogan and Jonathan Pryce
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdjEXNX1nSA

This big-screen event is part of the West Lothian Community Cinema Network, run by Generation Arts. We are supported by Film Hub Scotland, part of the BFI Audience Network, and funded by Screen Scotland and National Lottery Funding from BFI.

24/10/2025

Users of Murieston Village Hall, please read and comment on this post if the future of the hall matters to you. The Council propose taking on over £500,000 of business rates for all community centres in West Lothian and then charging users to cover all their costs. Will your group survive these changes?

10/10/2025

Cafe is on tomorrow - 11am-1:30pm.

Murieston Community Cafe will be open at Murieston Village Hall this Saturday 11th October 11am-1:30pm. This week's freshly-made soup is lentil. Cakes straight out of the oven will be shortbread, banana muffins and spiced apple cake made with beautiful locally-grown apples donated by one of our customers. We will also be serving sandwiches and hot and cold drinks. We're looking forward to seeing you again! Come and say hello.

If you're coming by car, park at Livingston South Railway Station and walk through the tunnel under the railway next to the lift. Bus 9 runs hourly to the station from the centre.

The cafe will not run on 18th or 25th October as it is the school holiday. Next opening date after this week will be 1st November 11am-1:30pm.

28/09/2025

Our children want their voices heard too!