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Armadale Location and Community Information

Please note: *= direct link to websites outside www.armadale.org.uk

On this page are some of the sources of information that I have found useful.  If you know of others that would be of interest to Armadale website visitors, please let me know. e-mail Rosie

 
ACTIVITIES IN THE ARMADALE AREA
Armadale Community Centre 01506 282278

Armadale Library 01506 282282
COUNCILS and COUNCILLORS

and CIS

Armadale Community Information Services (CIS), 1/3 East Main Street, Armadale, EH48 2QA

Opening times: Mon, Tues, Thurs: 8.30am - 5pm; Wed: 8.30am - 3pm; Fri: 8.30am - 4pm
For Birth, Marriage and Death Registration*:

Bathgate Registration Office, 76 Mid Street, Bathgate, EH48 1QD
West Lothian Community Planning Partnership

Interested in becoming involved in the development of your local services?  Want to have your say about what goes on in your community?

  • Community Council: 01506 777239

  • West Lothian Citizens' Panel (rep sample of West Lothian residents): 01506  774035

  • West Lothian Public Partnership Forum (planning and development of local health services): 01506 775539 Mon - Fri 2pm - 5pm.

  • Locality Planning (influencing and developing services in local area): 01506 777320

More information about the West Lothian Community Planning Partnership: 01506 774035
RECYCLING and ENERGY

Colinshiel Recycling Point

  • RECYCLING CALENDAR*

  • LOCAL RECYCLING INFORMATION

  • WASTEWISE LINKS

  • 'Love Food Hate Waste' *

  • Why not recycle unwanted clothing, paired shoes and textiles (no pillows/duvets) in the recycle bin at the far end of Colinshiel Car Park to help raise funds for Colinshiel Tenants' Association?

  • Glass recycling site at the car park, Murray Court, Armadale

  • Whitburn Recycling Centre 

  • wasteawarescotland*

  • Surplus Furniture? Do you have surplus furniture that could be useful to others in West Lothian? Contact Home Aid on 01506 652230 or 01506 775000 and ask for the Homeless Unit.

  • Bathgate Freecycle*  If you have something that is no longer needed, but you would like to pass it on to someone who can use it, why not join this group?

  • REFUSE COLLECTION*  01506 775333  Need help to move your wheelie bin? 01506 777800 Council Recycling Hotline: 01506 777810

  • Energy Advice Sessions, Advice Shop, Waverley Street Industrial Estate, 9 - 12 Waverley Street, Bathgate, EH48 4HY
    Freephone 0800 834 672 or email  advice.shop@westlothian.gov.uk
ENVIRONMENTAL

 

  • To report environmental crime (graffiti, dog fouling, litter, fly-tipping and abandoned vehicles, contact the Environmental Enforcement Wardens, 0800 616446.  More information*

  • Armadale's Environment

  • Mouse-in-the-house Advice.  If you have used tried and tested methods to get rid of mice and they're still with you, phone 01506 775401 or email: pestcontrol@westlothian.gov.uk

  • Council Dog Warden Service.  If you see a stray dog, phone 01506 775401.

  • Petsearch*:a voluntary organisation dedicated to reuniting lost pets with their owners.  Phone 01506 870305.

  • Living in Armadale and lost a pet.  Why not post your appeal for help here? See LOCAL LOST PETS

POST OFFICE

See old postcards
POLICE, EMERGENCY and SECURITY
LIBRARIES

Photo from library preparations for opening on 1 September 2010
Wednesday 1 September: Opening of Armadale's new library at Armadale Community Centre, North Street, Armadale EH48 3QB The new library's phone number is: 01506 282282

Opening Hours (September 2010):

Monday 9am - 6pm

Tuesday 9am - 8pm

Wednesday 9am - 6pm

Thursday 9am - 8pm

Friday 9am - 6pm

Saturday 9am -1pm

  • Fax facility

  • Free Internet access

  • Staff can give Internet tasters and basic help with e-mail accounts etc. 

  • Buddy system matching computer literate volunteers and learners available

  • Bounce and Tickle sessions for babies & toddlers: rhymes, songs & stories: see Noticeboard for dates

  • Storytime for 3 & 4 year olds: Thursday 2.15 - 3.00pm (check at Library for available spaces)

  • Chatterbook Club for P5 - P7 age group: last Tuesday every month  (check at Library for available spaces)

  • Now also stocking Books on Prescription
Local History

Library HQ, Connolly House, Hopefield Road, Blackburn, West Lothian, EH47 7HZ

01506 776331

See the local history or family history pages on this website for more details
Archives and Records Centre

9 Dunlop Square, Deans Ind Estate, Livingston, EH54 8SB

01506 773770 to book a reader space

archives.libwled.org.uk

Collections from the 1600s to today, including: West Lothian Council; West Lothian District Council; Lothian Regional Council; Livingston Development Corporation; Bathgate Forge Ltd.
Public Reference Library, West Lothian College, Almondvale Crescent, Livingston

01506 427 601
SCOTS LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
BUSINESSES, EMPLOYMENT, BENEFITS, TAXATION and LETS

Photo of the interior of Armadale CIS

LOCAL FACILITIES

  • Armadale venues including Armadale Community Education Centre: see CLUBS

  • Armadale Youth Space

  • Mayfield Community House, 198 Mayfield Drive

  • 'Superloo' automatic toilet now installed near Armadale Football Stadium
FOOD GROUP, LUNCH CLUB and LETS

  • Armadale community volunteers organise and manage the Dale Food Group where fresh fruit and vegetables are sold at really competitive prices. You can find them in Armadale Church Hall every Tuesday 10am - 11.30am  and at Mayfield Community House, 198 Mayfield Drive every Thursday 10am - noon  Info: 01501 733248.  Why a Food Co-op?

  • Monthly lunch club called The Acorn meets at Armadale Methodist Church on the first Wednesday  from Noon -1.30pm

  • Thrift Shop: 10am – noon every Tuesday at Armadale Parish Church Hall  for bargain bric-a-brac, clothes, bags, books, equipment etc.  Have a break!  Have a rest while trying one of the cakes or biscuits on offer with a hot drink!  For more information, contact: Mary Gowans
CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE and EDUCATION

See Noticeboard for up-to-date information

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