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CELEBRATIONS and THANKS
Have you got something to celebrate - why not
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I would like to thank Linda Rattray (formerly Buchanan) for supplying
more names for Mr Partner's registration class HERE.
If you can supply other missing names for that or other pages, please e-mail
Rosie.
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Calling Armadalians Near and
Far! Your Help is Needed!
The members of the
History of Armadale
Association would like to thank those readers who have
been kind enough to share their memories of their early working
lives, particularly in the Armadale area.
However, it would be welcome if more readers would be willing
to share their stories, with
a view to publishing them. The last work stories the HAA
published were in the 1980s so it's time for some new
tales!
If you would like to share your memories of
your earliest working days, please contact the HAA Chair, Ron Dingwall, who will be delighted to hear from you!
email:
HAAchairman@armadale.org.uk
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Alec Ure Some of you know already that I hope to write a series
of articles about Armadale-based people who have contributed their time
and effort to worthy causes in Armadale's past.
I would like to thank those people who have suggested sources of
information for an article about Alec Ure, often referred to as
'Big Alex', and special thanks Joe McKay and family for permission
to use the photos. If you have photos or reminiscences to share
about Mr Ure, I would be delighted to hear from you.
Also, if you would like to suggest people that could be on my list,
please e-mail
Rosie.
SNP Ladies' Football Club
Back Row, L to R: Margaret ? (Simpson); Eileeen Hutton (McCreight); June
Queen; Mairi ?; Ann Hamilton; Margaret McLuskie (Paterson; ? ?
Front Row L to R: Elizabeth Hutton (McGregor); Anne Callaghan (Sibbald);
Audrey Wright; Ann Thomson; ? McBride; ? ?
Can anyone fill in the missing names?
Gala Day Pram Race? Year? Names? |
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Jim Ferguson and the original Armadale Primary School
Dux Board for 1930s - 1950s, carved by a local teacher, Mr Slater.
Bob Owens in Australia wrote to us about the board:
'Greetings from down under, yes that is the board that I worked on when at
school, carved by Mr Slater, school holidays 1947....we took turns working
linseed oil into the wood, I am very glad that it has been restored, and
has it been replaced to its original position, in the hall on stage below
Bruce and the spider...' |
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Above is an image from
The Early Years of John
Graham. If you would like to contact him
about his story, please write to Anne Murray at the following address: graham kirkhousedairy.fsnet.co.uk The
story includes the latest (third) instalment of John Graham's story,
uploaded October 2011.
If you have any information or
memories about Woodend that you would like to share with the Armadale
website, please e-mail
Rosie
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ANNOUNCEMENTS / HELP NEEDED / KEEPING
IN TOUCH WITH THE DALE
Armadale Cross
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KEEPING IN TOUCH WITH THE DALE |
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I would like to thank Ksenia for sending in the card shown above.
Perhaps it will revive a few memories for former St Anthony's pupils!
'Away back in May 1960 my little brother was
born and the school teacher Mary Thorlby bought a baby card for my mum
and had asked all the pupils in my Primary VI class to sign it,
including myself Ksenia Sikotowsky. I just thought that it would be a
great idea if you could put it on your webpage for them to see and at
the same time bring back a lot of memories for the pupils from back
then and just to refresh their memories who were in class that day. It
was St. Anthony`s R.C school in Armadale.'
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Re Tommy HARRIS and the Nu Notes
'I am Agnes MacDonald (nee Harris). I have been in
your great website - it is amazing - and came across the section re
the bands. I can fill you in a bit on the abovementioned band - the Nu
Notes. My Dad, Tommy Harris, was the leader of this band. He was the
trumpeter. I am not sure of the exact date he started up this group
but I think I am safe in saying early to mid 50's. The band played at
the Norbury in Union Road, Bathgate for some time and I think he also
played at the Palais in Jarvey Street, Bathgate at some time. Other
members of his band were: Jimmy Smith (from Bathgate) - saxophone,
Davie Bryce (from Bathgate) - drummer, Jenny McClure (Armadale) -
pianist/accordionist, and Frank Knox (Armadale) - saxophone. My father
filled in as vocalist.
The band played at Wee Sanny's in Armadale (run
by Sanny Gorman). This is where I met my husband, Malcolm MacDonald
who stayed in Barbauchlaw Avenue at the time - August 1954. We got
married in 1958 and lived in West Main Street, Armadale, and then in
Mayfield Drive, Armadale.
We moved to South Africa in 1981 with our son
and daughter. We are connected to the Torrie, McIndoe, Smith,
Whitefield, Harris and Thomson families from Armadale.
I am sorry I have no pictures of the band.
Wishing you all a Merry Xmas and a Prosperous
and Healthy New Year.'
If you have any other information / photos / memories of the band,
or if you would like to contact Agnes MacDonald,
please
email
Rosie
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Re Tom and Bill Smellie and the
Mallons
Ethel Mallon
Adele Cosgrove has written to
say: 'I have inherited a collection of Post Cards belonging to my
grandmother and her sister Ethel. Until recently I only looked at the
picture and have just begun to read the messages. I have found it all
very interesting. To date I have found five Cards from Tom Smellie of
Armadale but know little more about him except the mention of Bill
going to London who I have assumed is his brother or best friend. The
dates on the Cards seem to be 1904 and 1905.
I would love to know if there is family still living in Armadale and
if they would like copies of these cards that I would be happy to
forward. It would be great to have a photograph of Tom and maybe some
history; maybe even something writing by my great aunt to Tom!'
If you would like to contact Adele, please
email
Rosie
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Letter from Councillor Stuart Borrowman
January 2012
Hi,
Putting out my current leaflet, I've been asked by a number of
people about four general issues affecting residents in Mallace
Avenue.
1. I am now confident that confirmation will be achieved in the
next period that a new primary school
will be committed on the south side of the town. This will be on
a site provisionally allocated close to the new Asda and small
shopping area in the neighbourhood of the station.
This has been a major campaign theme for me in recent months and
my questionnaire survey in the Autumn yielded a 75% approval
rating for a new school against further extending Armadale
Primary School. (This level of support rose to 85% on the new
private estates).
However, I am also confident that some of the practical issues
at Armadale Primary School
will also attract investment to improve the facilities there and
there is now also a commitment to examine a new entrance to
St. Anthony's and, possibly,
expanding provision there.
Thank you to everyone who supported the
campaign. It looks like we're on the brink of a very important
success with much-needed and overdue investment in local
schools.
2. The section of town path to the
east of Woodlands Grove was closed late last year when a
mine shaft appeared under it and I
understand from our access officer that it could be quite a
while before it can be re-opened. As I understand it, the
landowner is not in the best of health and may not be in a ready
position to progress matters but the Council is looking at the
possibility of using its powers under the Land Reform Act to
effect a solution.
3. The path between Tarrareoch Court and
the National Cycle Network, including the ramp at its
southern end, is one that Council officials think would benefit
from some surface and drainage improvements. The landowner, the
Central Forest Scotland Trust, is happy for upgrades to be
carried out but has indicated that they would not have the funds
to pay for the work.
I have confirmation that a basic design and cost for improving
the ramp and the path will be produced. No Council funding has
been identified for this project but once we have a cost,
officials can start looking for external funding from
organisations such as Sustrans and the Central Scotland Green
Network.
4. The new road under the railway
will be completed in the next few weeks. The NCN was closed at
this point in late November but the developer has confirmed that
a diversion route for cyclists and pedestrians will be open from
3 February. The route will connect the NCN and the station
roundabout, and allow users to continue using the cycle track.
Because the area to the north and the south of the railway forms
part of the Armadale Station Development, it is likely to remain
a building site for the next few years; so even though the
actual road under the railway line will be in place fairly soon,
I expect it will be fenced off or, if open, only lead to the
next building site.
If I can provide additional information, please contact me.
Stuart
Councillor Stuart Borrowman
Independent
Armadale & Blackridge
01506 281702
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Winter Ready West Lothian
Information is available on the Council’s website:
www.westlothian.gov.uk/winter.
The Council has recently introduced two new email services,
which may be of interest to local residents:
An e-information service will only be used when there is
significant disruption to Council services – such as during
periods of severe weather. Signing up for this service will you
to receive important updates from the Council.
An e-newsletter which will be sent regularly from the end of
October. This will give you updates on the latest news from the
Council.
You can access more information about these services online:
www.westlothian.gov.uk/email
November 2011 |
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FOOTBALL News
Updated January 2012
The completed kickpitch between Mallace Avenue and
the stadium, summer 2011
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The 3G all-weather pitch at Armadale Academy
is open for bookings. Clubs only.
Ring Robin Fleming on 01506 282119 to reserve
a pitch (or half a pitch)
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Armadale Falcons Football Club
Announcement about
The 2nd Falcons 7's Football Tournament to be held on
the weekend 9/10 June 2012
by Scott MacGilchrist, FC Chairman,
January 2012
Now in its second year, the Falcons 7's is one
of the largest youth tournaments in Scotland. This year we will
have 72 teams from all over Scotland playing in a great new
venue.
We are delighted this year to be using Armadale Academy in
Armadale with both 3g astro and grass pitches for teams at U9,
U10 and U11 age groups. Teams will be guaranteed at least 5
games with SYFA qualified referees being used for all games.
There will also be other activities for players and spectators
on the day to add to the fun.
WEEKEND PLAN
Saturday 9th June 2012
36 TEAMS WITH PLAYERS BORN 2003 (U9'S) AND 2002 (U10'S)
Matches played from 9am to 3pm with intervals
Matches played on grass and Astro 3G
Sunday 10 June 2012
36 teams with players BORN 2001 (U11'S)
Matches played from 9am to 3pm with intervals
Matches played on grass and Astro 3G
Please note this is a non-competitive tournament, all players
will be considered winners and receive a festival medal.
If one age group is over subscribed then the organisers may open
entry to the second day for a number of teams.
Queries?
We would be happy to answer any queries you have
on the tournament. Please feel free to contact us via the
website link
www.armadalefalconsfc.co.uk or contact Scott MacGilchrist
evenings on 0752 778 5783.
Prior to the tournament all teams will receive a fixture list
and rules for the tournament. The rules are shown also on the
Falcons website.
We believe the tournament will be the biggest Armadale has ever
seen with 72 teams taking part. We are hoping the day is great
for the kids and a real plus for the town.
Armadale Falcons FC provide
development football for boys and girls born from 2001 to 2006.
We are the only SYFA registered club in Armadale offering a full
range of development football from training sessions, soccer 4's
to soccer 7's development football. For more details on the
Falcons or on joining a team please check our website
www.armadalefalconsfc.co.uk
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Armadale Sharks Under 9s are looking for
a goal keeper. Training at Armadale Community Centre from
5.45 to 6.45pm. Interested? Contact Kenny, 07751187158
January 2012
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Armadale Rose Sunday Amateurs are
looking for players aged 16 and over for strikers and defenders. Contact Wull,
07770905423.
January 2012
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ASC Eagles A.T.F.C are looking for players to train with
our 7-a-side team, with a view to getting into the squad for
next season. We are SYFA registered and our coaches have all
been disclosed. The Eagles are part of Armadale Sports Club who
have community club status, and have football teams from soccer
school age (4 years old) right up to under 18s. We play in the
WLSS league, and train twice weekly. Any boy born in 2001 or
2002 who is interested please contact Michael on 07917301261 or
Stuart on 07926322413.
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Armadale Colts 98S who play in the top
league of the WLAYFA at under-14s level are looking for more
players, born either 1998 or 1999. Training sessions: Mondays at
Bathville 6pm - 7.30pm; Thursdays at Armadale Academy 6pm - 7pm.
Contact Scott, 07877098237.
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Armadale Work Club
- A weekly drop-in club for jobseekers in Armadale Community
Centre and Library.
- Share your experience.
- Receive support for necessary skills, eg application form
completion and interview techniques.
- Access most recent vacancies.
- Mondays, 2.30 - 4.30pm.
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If
you lived in Armadale in the past and would like to share your
memories of those days, or if you would like to contact old friends
and neighbours, please
e-mail
Rosie . Any e-mails about family members / local people up to
December 2009 can now be found on the Family
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Armadale Community
Centre 01506 282278
Open:
Monday - Friday 8am - 10pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm
Current Exhibition at the
Centre (January 2012):
West Lothian and the
Forgotten War,
which tells the story of West
Lothian National Servicemen including those who were sent to fight in
the Korean War.
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Armadale Library 01506
282282
Armadale's new
library and museum space at Armadale Community Education Centre, North Street, Armadale EH48 3QB
are now open.
Library
Opening Hours (September 2010):
Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am -1pm |
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(Please note that in January 2012 I started removing many businesses
from the Businesses page where contact details, especially websites,
no longer work. If your business details have changed,
e-mail
Rosie)
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Armadale Youth Space
See the website for photos of
the wonderful accommodation and an updated timetable of activities!
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Armadale Gala News on
Facebook
Gala AGM elected office bearers for 2011-12: President, Stuart
Borrowman; Vice-president, Liz Hubbard; Secretary, Susan
Rooney; Treasurer, Dianne Borthwick.
Many thanks to Katrina's hairdresser for hosting a ladies'
day that raised £1,000 for gala funds. Also to the
Cavalier for hosting the first monthly quiz of the season.
The 2012 pageant will be held in Armadale Academy before the parade and
that the parade route will be as in 2011, with a planned
departure of 12 noon. There will be a marquee in Watson
Park that will host events and entertainment in the run-up
to the gala and on the Saturday itself.
2012 Armadale Gala Queen of Hearts will be Ciara Cavanagh and her
Champion William Hackett, both from St Anthony's Primary School. This year's characters will be chosen by their schools in early January
and a parents' information evening will be held on 1st
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Memories of May 2011 and the
door-to-door collection for Gala Week. The collectors'
swimming gear showed how bad the weather had been that week! |
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EVENTS IN ARMADALE Please notify of any
local events that should be announced! Most can be found in the
West Lothian Courier. |
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Armadale
Academy
KAP (just after
completion)
The Dale
Food Group are selling their fresh fruit and vegetables at Armadale
Community Centre every Wednesday, 9.30am - 11.30am
Free local
walking group. More information from the Health Improvement Team,
01506 775626
2012
1 February 2012:
Parents' Information Evening (for those whose children will be Gala Day
principal characters only), 6.30pm,
Armadale Academy
8 February 2012:
Parents' Information Evening (for those whose children will be Gala Day
characters (NB all characters)), 6.30pm, Armadale Academy
Wednesday 29 February 2012:
Armadale Group Practice surgery will be closed this afternoon for staff
training
Wednesday 21 March 2012:
Armadale Group Practice surgery will be closed this afternoon for staff
training
25 March 2012:
Start of British
Summertime: Clocks go forward one hour
9/10 June 2012: The 2nd Falcons 7's Football
Tournament Elsewhere
in West Lothian:
- Howden Park
Centre
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Events Calendar - Arts Services
is establishing a new electronic events calendar, listing all the
annual art events that take place across West Lothian. If you would like
your event included in the first events calendar, please email information
to
Julia.priestley@westlothian.gov.uk The types of things that would be
included are annual exhibitions, annual concerts, performances, festivals
etc. Normal committee meetings and AGMs will not be included in the
calendar. The information that you need to send is the name of the
organisation, the name of the event, date, time and the website address of
your group.
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You
can also add events to the What’s On section of the council’s website:
www.westlothian.gov.uk
- Community Arts News
at Bathgate's Regal Community Theatre
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Eastertoun Nursery School Rag Bag Bin: A collection bin is sited
next to the Nursery building. The bin has a list what can be deposited. |
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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?
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LOCAL AREA ISSUES |
| Local Building Developments
2009 - 2012 |
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SUPERMARKET / RETAIL
DEVELOPMENTS 2009 - 2011 including new
housing developments |
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Library News |
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Above: Armadale's new library under construction (early 2010), attached to
the front of Armadale Community Education Centre
Above: Armadale Community Centre,
April 2010, following refurbishment and extension, which houses
the re-located Armadale Library and community museum space. The new library's
phone number is: 01506 282282
( Information about clubs and facilities available at the Centre
is now available on the Clubs page. If you have any query, please contact Kathy Brown, Armadale Community Education Centre Co-ordinator, on 01506 282284)
- Museum
exhibition - “Armadale: History of a Community” A display by
the History of Armadale Association, with lots of fascinating facts
about life, work and leisure in Armadale over the last 200 years and
more. The display is complemented by a display of artefacts from
Armadale's history including the provost's robe and chain. There is also an interesting and
informative display about West Lothian shops. All these displays
can be visited during Armadale Community Centre opening hours.
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Bookbug sessions: Bring your baby and pre-school child along to
enjoy rhymes, songs and stories from 1.45pm – 2.15pm on selected dates.
- Bounce
and Tickle: All babies and pre-school children, with an
accompanying adult, are welcome to these sessions, which include rhymes,
songs and stories, are held from 10.30am to 11am. Ask
Library staff for details
- Storytime: There are weekly storytime
meetings in Armadale Library from 10.15am – 11am on Tuesday mornings
and between 2.15pm and 3pm on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Children
must be at least three years old and parents should check with the
library in advance to see if there is a place for their child.
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Armadale Chatterbooks Club: This free reading group for children
meets from 4pm - 5pm on the last Tuesday of the month. Refreshments are
provided. Parents should check with the library in advance to see if
there is a place for their child.
- See
HERE for other activities for parents,
babies and young children.
The plaque in Armadale's old library, marking its
opening in 1963.
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Youth and
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The
Youth Space
(for people of secondary age) is situated in the former Co-op Halls in Armadale at 18a West Main Street (above RS McColl).
It includes a computer suite, games room and meeting spaces. Two drop-in sessions
are run on Fridays, for Friday evenings.
The
premises are supported by Armadale Community Education Association and
partners. Armadale Youth Committee hosted the official opening of the new
Youth Space and more than 50 partners enjoyed their presentation regarding
their decision making training. The young people have been involved with
the project and will form a management team.
Posted May 2010
Background:
- Following the work of a local partnership group led by WL Council's
Planning Team, a new group was formed chaired by Scott Mackay, who is
also Chair of Armadale Community Education Association. The group's
aim was to address the town's youth issues and to develop local projects.
Young Armadalians' discussions about their needs were supported by
the group's links with local schools and Armadale Community Centre.
- Youth issues featured as a priority on Armadale and Blackridge Local Area
Committee's programme of work and Councillor Jim Dixon was
established as the link between
the youth group and the LAC. Posted January 2009
- The new unique youth space in the old co-op
halls on the main street was being developed for
young people from S1+. The project was funded by alcohol diversionary funding and Leader
funding and was supported by the youth issues group and Armadale
Community Education Association.
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ARMADALE ACADEMY:
note new
number and area code
01506
282145
armadale.ac@wled.org.uk
New Armadale Academy while under construction (left) and and former
Armadale Academy
(right)
Armadale
Academy was officially opened on Monday, 28 September, by the
Cabinet Secretary for Education Fiona Hyslop.
It is one of
two new West Lothian secondary schools to be opened under a £60 million
partnership arrangement.
The school's capacity has been
increased to 1,210 pupils to support new housing developments in and
around the town.
See
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1armIU29VfI
for a taster of the day.
West Lothian Council Press Release
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Have you visited the new
Armadale Primary
Parent Council webpage yet?
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Armadale Academy's School
and Community Links Organisation,
consisting of pupils, staff and parents, has declared its aim: to
bridge the gap between school and the community. More
information: 01501 730601
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St Anthony's Primary
School in Armadale are delighted to have formed a new
Community Group with parents and staff to have frequent meetings to
discuss operational procedures and fundraising to raise awareness
within the Armadale Community. The group are also very keen to make
use of existing skills and talents on offer from members of the parent
body. This we hope will make the Community group a success.
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West Main Street, Armadale, December 2009 |
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On 21 July 2011,
Jim Walker, Executive Councillor for Culture and Leisure, cut
the celebration cake at Armadale Library to mark the official
opening of the exhibition Making Tracks: Railways in West
Lothian. The exhibition was created to celebrate the
re-opening of the Bathgate-Airdrie railway line over fifty years
since it closed to passenger traffic. The exhibition will have its
first showing is Armadale and Blackridge, the sites of the two new
stations on the line.
The display
takes a general look at the days before railways came to West
Lothian, the first lines through Linlithgow and Bathgate and the
many train routes to collieries and other major industrial sites.
The memories of two local men, Ian Bruce and Walter
Notman, with different experiences of the local railways in the
1940s and 1950s are also included. The research of Stephen
Dix (above second from left), the contributions from many
members of the public, and the objects lent by the Scottish Railway
Preservation Society at Bo'ness have helped to create a most
interesting exhibition.
Thje exhibition
will remain at Armadale Library until 1 October 2011 before touring
libraries in Blackridge, Broxburn, Whitburn and Linlithgow until
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RAIL: The Airdrie-Bathgate Rail
Link
Bathgate's new railway station
opened for passengers on Monday 18 October 2010. Armadale Station
opened Friday 4th March 2011.
Trains now run on the new railway link between
Edinburgh and Glasgow via Bathgate, Armadale and Blackridge.
National Helpline for
enquiries (open 24 hours a day, every day of the year): 08457 114141
Up-to-date passenger
information about possible disruption caused by work on the Rail Link:
08457 484950
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Below: photos of Armadale's new station.
Trees Farm ruins can be seen in the background under the
sign. The two trains arrived within a short time of each
other, one from Edinburgh and the other from Helensburgh
via Glasgow. |
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Developments of
2006 - 2010 Airdrie-Bathgate Railway Plans
www.airdriebathgateraillink.co.uk
Railscot Photos of the Bathgate area
Railscot Homepage
Wikipedia entry re Armadale Railway Station
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Town Centre Improvements
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A civic space on East Main Street outside the
CIS centre has been created, which involved upgrading the area using
high quality natural stone kerbs and paving slabs. The existing public
art will be upgraded and retained and the existing public toilet has
been relocated to North Street.
Posted 18 November 2010.
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The Wastewise Armadale Project Final Report February 2008
Armadale website's
coverage 2007
Interview 2009
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Happiness - is a place called West Lothian.
West Lothian was voted the happiest place to stay in
Scotland and the third happiest in Britain. The research was carried
out by teams from the Universities of
Sheffield and Manchester, using data from the British Household Panel
Survey.
Details of survey and full list
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Betty Hunter being presented with the
Provost Ferrier Cup by councillor
Stuart Borrowman. Elizabeth Hands, chair of
Armadale Community Council, said, " Betty is a very worthy winner of
the award, hard-working and popular and dedicated to her family and many
interests." June 2011 |
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The last surviving
Armadale town councillor, Willie Ferrier died in December 2009. He had an
exceptional career as a trades unionist - he was a moulder in the Atlas
foundry for 48 years; as a musician as lead cornet with the Armadale Burgh
Band; and as a politician. Mr Ferrier served two terms as the town's
Provost. This means he is the only Provost to have welcomed the reigning
monarch to the town (Queen Elizabeth in 1955) and he also convened the
last ever meeting of the town council in 1975.
However, Mr Ferrier's
service to the community didn't end when he retired from local government
after his second spell as civic head. He joined the newly-created
Armadale Community Council in 1975 and was still active as its vice-chair
until a few months before his death at the age of 96.
Mr Ferrier's daughter,
Muriel decided to offer a cup in honour of her father for citizenship and
contribution to the life of the town and asked the community council to
take charge of the award.
The first award is made
to Scott Mackay who is a member of the community council himself but also
chair of the community education association and has done much of the work
to create the new youth space in West Main Street.
Community Council chair,
Elizabeth Hands said "Mr Ferrier was an Armadale man in so many ways and
contributed across a wide range of aspects of the life of the town. We
are pleased that Scott Mackay has agreed to accept this honour for his
hard work not just this year but over a number."
Local councillor Stuart
Borrowman was asked to present the cup to Scott (pictured here on the left
receiving his award from Cllr Borrowman).
Councillor Borrowman
said, "I knew Mr Ferrier for a long time and was honoured to be asked to
take a cord at his funeral. Scott is a very worthy winner of this award.
He has put in not just the time but also the ideas to so many
organisations and initiatives that will benefit the town."
Mr Mackay modestly
thanked all those who have worked with him on community projects but his
own outstanding contribution has now been recognised. June 2010 |
