LITTLE Callum Reid has become a pin-up - at the tender age of two. The toddler from Adambrae, Livingston, is currently starring in a new poster and leaflet campaign to promote community councils in West Lothian, Scotland. His baby face can be seen in shops, libraries and supermarkets across the district. "We really wanted to… Continue reading Callum becomes community councils’ poster child
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Communities go online
COMMUNITY councils in West Lothian are going online to "net" residents' support. They've joined forces to launch a new website to boost their profile and make them more accessible. The result is http://www.yourcommunitycouncil.co.uk, a website backed by a poster and leaflet campaign - all designed to get more people talking to their community representatives. Helen… Continue reading Communities go online
Two join business group board
THE centre helping small businesses across Falkirk district has appointed two new board members. Diane Paterson of Ecosse in Bo'ness and Raymond McNeill of Avecia in Grangemouth will help steer the future direction of Falkirk Enterprise Action Trust. The Trust, based at Newhouse Business Park in Grangemouth, provides a range of services for local firms… Continue reading Two join business group board
Minister opens £1.3 million housing development
A £1.3 million housing project was officially opened today (April 22) by Scottish Social Justice Minister Iain Gray. The new development - spread over two sites - provides much-needed flats for rent in the centre of Dunfermline. The project, in the town's Bruce Street, was carried out by Canmore Housing Association. Working with local contractors,… Continue reading Minister opens £1.3 million housing development
Jobs boost as £1.6 million business centre opens
Latest stage in £60 million revamp of Craigmillar THE latest stage in the £60 million revamp of the Craigmillar area of Edinburgh was unveiled today (Monday, 17 December, 2001). Former Scottish Health Minister Susan Deacon, the area’s local MSP, officially opened Hays Community Business Centre. The £1.6 million complex, off the city’s Niddrie Mains Road,… Continue reading Jobs boost as £1.6 million business centre opens
Credit union banks on new support
EDINBURGH residents are set to benefit from a new partnership between two community groups. The link-up between Canmore Housing Association and Gorgie-Dalry Credit Union will make it easier for local people to save money and get access to low-cost loans. Today (Friday, 15th June), the partnership was welcomed by the local MP Alistair Darling, the… Continue reading Credit union banks on new support
Chancellor opens £1.2 million housing project in Fife
CHANCELLOR Gordon Brown has today (Friday, November 17, 2000) officially opened a £1.2 million housing development in his Dunfermline East constituency. Mr Brown unveiled a plaque at the Sneddon Court complex in Kelty, which provides 25 homes for rent. The project was built by Canmore Housing Association, using nearly £700,000 worth of grant aid from… Continue reading Chancellor opens £1.2 million housing project in Fife
Staff raise £5000 for leprosy charity
CARING workers at Sun's plant in Linlithgow have helped raise more than £5,000 for the leprosy aid charity, Lepra. Staff sponsored colleague Andy Drummond (45), who undertook a 10-day trek through Nepal to raise the cash. In June, two of the Nepalese Sherpas who guided Andy dropped into the Sun plant in Scotland to visit… Continue reading Staff raise £5000 for leprosy charity
Sun helps children stay safe this winter
CARING workers at a computer plant are helping young children stay safe this winter. Sun Microsystems is giving luminous armbands to primary school youngsters across Linlithgow. The move comes as British Summer Time comes to a close and mornings and evenings get darker. Staff bought the armbands after a plea from two pupils at the… Continue reading Sun helps children stay safe this winter
Sun shines on schoolchildren as new term gets underway
CHILDREN at one of West Lothian's smallest primary schools were given a boost today (August 22) - as the new term got underway. The 24 youngsters in the combined primary one and two class at Bridgend Primary School, near Linlithgow, were presented with trendy backpacks, filled with those all-important pencils and crayons. The gifts were… Continue reading Sun shines on schoolchildren as new term gets underway
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