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Linlithgow Community Development Trust
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We aim to make Linlithgow a fabulous and more sustainable place to live and work.

https://trust-linlithgow.org.uk

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/linlithgow-community-development-trust-lcdt-47934226133

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It's VSGWL #TrusteesWeek 2025, 'recognising the people who give their time, skills and leadership to help charities thrive.'

Thank you our Board of amazing Trustees for their work supporting LCDT.

🌟More on our Trustees: bit.ly/47q4CZg
#VolunteeringInWL #GoodGovernance
November 6, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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Thank you to everyone who came along to our Linlith-go-solar celebration! We had a fantastic evening with updates on all of our projects and plans leaving us inspired about the future. We look forward to the next year and getting involved with other groups and activities in our community!
October 29, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Free training opportunity! 🚲
Learn how to deliver Scottish Cycling’s new Mini-Riders programme with young people and in schools!

📅 Thurs 30 October 12.30 - 2pm
🌐 delivered online via video call

Register: bit.ly/3J9WMcN
Enquiries: luke@trust-linlithgow.org.uk

#ActiveWestLothian
October 29, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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Thank you to Fiona Hyslop MSP for coming to visit the Linlithgow Repair Shop to see the fantastic work that our skilled volunteers are doing to help our community keep items working for longer and reduce waste. #circulareconomy #reducewaste
October 29, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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Happening today! Come down to the Hub on Wednesday afternoon (29th October) and ask for advice from Citizens Advice Bureau West Lothian or Caledonian Credit Union. 1.30-3.30 with free refreshments available.
October 29, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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#WestLothian #SpokesMap 2025

👍 Great double-page spread, #LinlithgowGazette

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Linlithgow Gazette article, first page Spokes guide expanded Cycling routes all mapped out Julie Currie i julte.currie@natioiiatworld.com The new West Lothian Cycle Map produced by the Lothian Cycle Campaign, Spokes, hasjust been published. Centred on West Lothian, but now expanded west to include parts of Falkirk, the fully revised and updated map shows new cycle infrastructure and other developments across the area. It is invaluable for cyclists and walkers seeking safe routes to shops, work or school and planning running and leisure routes. The back of the map shows large-scale street maps of Linlithgow, Livingston, Armadale, Whitburn, Bathgate and Blackburn, together with information on places of interest in the area. Printed on tear and water-resistant synthetic paper, which is also fully recyclable, it is available from bike shops, selected SPOKCS Wett LoShUin Cyile Map UPiSi A mong amt tluiablf allweathut map tptdally WfW deiisnetl for cytllsl) West Lothian Cycle Map Fifth edition of the map is available from various stockists now. bookshops and direct from Spokes. Local Spokes volunteers surveyed all of West Lothian, as well as Bo'ness and parts of Falkirk and Grangemouth, while West Lothian Council provided information on new and planned active travel improvements. Major revisions to the map include adding contours and hill-colouring and shading so users can see the hilly areas at a glance, and all the new housing developments are now shown. second page... Speaking on Spokes behalf, Katharine Taylor said: "This has been a great voluntary effort by local Spokes members and by our skilled cartographer. "The new map will help residents and visitors find their way around the area in active and healthy ways, as well as showing new quiet routes and short cuts they didn't know existed!" Spokes members met at West Lothian Bike Library in Livingston for the launch of the map's fifth edition. Also in attendance were Bathgate and Linlithgow MP Kirsteen Sullivan and West Lothian Council's deputy provost Peter Heggie. Kirsteen said: "The new map is a fantastic resource for residents across West Lothian and Falkirk, helping cycUsts and walkers find safer and greener routes to work, school and for leisure activities. "This kind of voluntary effort in active travel plays a vital role in working towards healthier communities and a cleaner environment. A huge well done to all volunteers involved in delivering the updated map." Graeme Burton, the council's design engineering manager, gave an update to guests on planned active travel projects in the local authority area. The map was also printed with the support of the council. Deputy Provost Peter Heggie said: " I was delighted to attend this launch event and hope that people from West Lothian and beyond enjoy using this new map to explore our county." The new West Lothian Cycle Map is available from local bike shops, priced £7.50. Those who order before the end of October via office@ spokes.org.uk can buy a single map for £7 (postfree) or six copies for £25. More information on sales outlets is available at www.spokes.org.uk/spokesmaps.
October 24, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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Tomorrow! Winchburgh Bike Bus are sharing how they set up their successful bike bus. If you are interested in setting one up in your area, visit their page to find out more about the webinar and to sign up. 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fridedays-...
October 14, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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🤩 #SpokesMap #WestLothian 2025

🤩 Back from printer, in shops soon £7.50

🙋 Special £7 offer below, ends 31 October

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🤩 #SpokesMap #WestLothian 2025, £7.50 in shops October

🤩 Pre-order £7 post-free, email office@spokes.org.uk

🤩 £5 each for 6+ copies (e.g. join friends/workmates)

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spokes WL 2025 map - front cover spokes WL 2025 map - back cover map extract - showing Kelpies location! Town maps on reverse side - this is Linlithgow
October 8, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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💚 The Reuse Show Home is coming to the Linlithgow Community Development Trust Hub next week! 🛋️
📆Wed 22nd: 12 - 4pm;
📆Thur 23rd: 10am - 4pm;
📆Fri 24th: 10am - 1pm.
♻️Come along for a celebration of all things reused, salvaged, repaired, upcycled & recreated!
#reuseandrepair West Lothian Council
October 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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Our CEO Lee will be talking at this community led funding event organised by @forthriverstrust.bsky.social. He'll be sharing the Trust's learning through the Linlith-Go-Solar project as a good example of the community funding model. www.tickettailor.com/events/forth...
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September 29, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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🎉Music Broth are back! 🎵 Come along to the @trustlinlithgow.bsky.social Hub this afternoon from 3.30-4.30pm to chat to the excellent folk from @musicbroth. 🎤Find out about the work they do and about all the instruments they have available to borrow. 🎸🎻🎷🎹🎺🎶

#instrumenthire #musicinlinlithgow
September 29, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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Today, we join @globalcompactuk.bsky.social and organisations worldwide in raising the SDG Flag, marking 10 years since the Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs) were adopted. #togetherfortheSDGs
#SDGFlagCampaign2025

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September 25, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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Are you taking part in Second Hand September? Come along to the ReFab Clothes Swap this Friday 7-9pm. Tickets still available on Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/e/1629994941...

#secondhandseptember #sustainablefashionweek #refablinlithgow
September 23, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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Stop Press !!

🙋 Closing date for our 'My Favourite Bike Ride' #SpokesComp has been extended to

... Sunday 21 September

with judging in early October

DETAILS --> www.spokes.org.uk/2025/09/spok...

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September 7, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Buggy and Sling walk around Linlithgow led by a qualified walk leader.
Wednesday 17th September, 10.30am from the Hub (6-7 The Vennel).
Free. Drop in on the day. Buggies, prams, carriers, slings all welcome!

#babywalks #newparentscarers #linlithgowwalks #buggyandslingwalklinlithgow
#moveforgood_
September 15, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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Please say hello to our new Active Travel Schools Officer, Joe Clare! 👋

He'll be based at the new Active Travel School Hub at Linlithgow Academy, launched in partnership with @felscotland.bsky.social and supported with funding from SEStran, delivering events & activities in the community.
September 9, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Move for Good in September

Buggy & Sling walks: Wednesdays, 10.30am (except 10th Sept)

Linlithgow Cycle Kitchen: Every second Tuesday, 5-7pm.

eBikes available for free community loans of up to 30 days.
More info on our website or hello@trust-linlithgow.org.uk

Discover more walks: bit.ly/4g2ZLzX
September 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Join West Lothian Climate Action Network and West Lothian Bike Library for a leisurely bike ride through Bathgate & Livingston to learn about the local biodiversity.

📅Sunday 7th September
🕦10.30am - 2.30pm

Suitable for all riders.

To book visit the WLCAN website events section
September 2, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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Last week I visited the Linlithgow Repair Shop – a brilliant volunteer-led initiative run by the @trustlinlithgow.bsky.social. The shop’s mission is to encourage repair and reuse to reduce waste, save money, and lower the carbon footprint of manufacturing new products. Watch 👇
August 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Join West Lothian Climate Action Network (WLCAN) for a scenic walk along the River Avon to learn about local water and biodiversity issues, and identify actions to protect aquatic life.

When: 10am-2pm, 30 August.
Where: meet at Xcite Linlithgow.
Free, please register for a place at bit.ly/3ULZffW
River Avon walk - West Lothian Climate Action Network
Join us for a scenic walk along the River Avon, 10am-2pm, 30 August. Learn about local water and biodiversity issues. Identify actions to protect aquatic life. Supported by local anglers […]
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August 26, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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Free led Buggy and Sling Walk this Wednesday 27th August. Come and try a short walk with other new parents & carers and a qualified walk leader.
Meet at the Hub for a 10.30am start.
Finish at the Cross.
#buggyandslingwalks #moveforgood_ #sustainabletravel #linlithgowcdt
August 26, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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🚴Linlithgow Cycle Kitchen 🚴‍♀️
📅Tuesday 26th August, 5-7pm
Bring along your bike to the Hub for repair and maintenance advice and support from the friendly and qualified 1st Step mechanics.
Drop in on the day or book a stand via Eventbrite bit.ly/4arLVo0
#activetravel #bikerepair #cyclemaintenance
August 26, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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#SpokesMaps: #WestLothian offer!

Existing 2018 edition £1 each for 10+ copies; or *free* to schools etc
-> www.spokes.org.uk/2025/08/spok...

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Spokes West Lothian map – offer! The new, fully revised Spokes West Lothian map is expected in the next 4 weeks, and will retail at £7.50. However, we still have a few hundred left of the existing version (pictured). We’d rather these were used rather than pulped, so a very special offer… 10 copies or more copies at £1 each.* Shops or groups could then resell them for say £2 or £3 For schools, and possibly other educational institutions, 10 copies or more free.* Our factsheet on innovative ways of using the map in schools may be useful. * plus postage if we cannot deliver or arrange collection Send your request/order by email to: office@spokes.org.uk Most of the existing map remains valid, although cycleroutes built in the last 5 years or so are not shown, obviously! picture of map cover picture of map at West Lothian Bike Library Picture of map used by West Lothian bikeroutes tour guide Donald Tainsh
August 21, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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🎉One of our @gojauntly.bsky.social walks is included in their 5 scenic walks featuring great pubs this week!

🌞Visit moveforgood.org/walks to find out how to try out this route for yourself or with friends.

🌳https://www.instagram.com/p/DNh0Z4PIMZP/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
August 19, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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Led Buggy and Sling Walk this Wednesday 20th August.
Come and try a short walk with a friendly walk leader and other new parents and carers.
Meet at the Hub for a 10.30am start.
Finish at the Cross.

#buggyandslingwalks #moveforgood_ #sustainabletravel #linlithgowcdt #whatsoninLinlithgow
August 19, 2025 at 2:06 PM