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Sat 19th Sep
3.30pm - 7pm
Bonnytoun Farm
Slow Food Linlithgow and Linlithgrow are proud to be jointly hosting this very special event to celebrate a successful summer's growing and the wonderful produce now being harvested!
This is an afternoon out on the farm for the whole family with lots of great local food, outdoor games, live music and entertainment.
To read more, please click here. |
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Recipe: Cauliflower soup with dill cream
We are in cauliflower season again - there are so many delicious dishes you can make with this lovely vegetable. Some of the flavours which complement cauliflower include - cheddar cheese (surprise!), smoked bacon, Indian spices, toasted nuts, pink peppercorns, and in this month's recipe - dill. Try it - it's excellent!
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LINLITHGOW ACADEMY NEEDS YOUR HELP |
 ...and maybe we can help you too!
The Academy runs a programme of Work Experience for S4 and S6 students.
In S4, all pupils go on work experience placement for a week, organized by the school. In S6, students are encouraged to organize their own vocational placements which can be on a more extended timescale. The programme is built on goodwill and the desire of local employers to develop the workforce of tomorrow.
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LBA Meeting
Wed 30th Sept at 8am
Star & Garter Hotel
Slow Food Linlithgow
Harvest Feast
Sat 19th Sep
3.30pm - 7.00pm at Bonnytoun Farm, Linlithgow
Linlithgow Business Association
AGM & Question Time
Wednesday 23rd September 2009 at 6.45pm
Taste Restaurant, Linlithgow
Linlithgow Aspires
'Engagement' workshop Thurs 24th Sep 6pm-8pm
Fri 2nd Oct 2pm-4pm
Tues 6th Oct 6pm-8pm
At Linlithgow Rugby Club
West Lothian Chamber
Golf Day
Thurs 17th Sept
9am-4pm
Economic Development Association Scotland
Road to Recovery
28 Sept, 1:30-4:30pm e-mail Elaine |
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FREE SVQs AT WEST LOTHIAN COLLEGE |
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Interested in up-skilling your staff in the workplace?
West Lothian College have FREE SVQs in the following disciplines:-
1. Customer Service Level 2&3 (16-19 yr age category)
2. Business Administration Level 2&3 (16-19 yr age category)
3. MA Engineering 20+ age category
4. MA Professional Cookery 20+ age category
For more information, please contact Lesley Mungall on 01506 427699 or e-mail |
How about promoting your business by hosting an LBA Meeting at your premises?
Contact Elodie at the Language Room:
e:Elodie; tel: 670009
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Welcome to the September issue of the LBA newsletter!
Linlithgow Business Association
AGM & Question Time
Wednesday 23rd September 2009
Taste Restaurant, High Street, Linlithgow.
As notified in August, The Business Association AGM will be held at Taste Restaurant, High Street, Linlithgow, 23rd September 2009 starting at 6.45pm prompt.
The AGM will be followed by a "Question Time" session and we are now able to confirm our panel for this year's event:
Jim Gardner, Federation of Small Businesses
Jack Shennan, Editor, Linlithgow Gazette
Chris Norman, Chief Planning Officer, West Lothian Council
Doreen Grove, Head of Understanding & Access, Historic Scotland
The Question Master for the evening will be Alan McColm and, following last year's highly successful format, members are invited to submit their questions on local issues in writing to Anne Daly no later than Sunday 20th September 2009.
Members are also reminded that those wishing to take an active role in the Association should contact our Secretary Anne Daly, in the first instance, on 01506 671138 or by email
Finally, the newsletter is a free opportunity to promote your business to other local businesses and we are always pleased to receive articles or members offers for inclusion (contact us by email or phone: 01506 510333 or mobile: 07767 713024) | |
Linlithgow - World Class
... and why not? Linlithgow is a town with the location, tradition, resources and capability to thrive and prosper in the twenty first century.
However, prosperity for all means engaging everyone in the community - Linlithgow needs the ideas, experience and collective wisdom of:
* the business community and the residential community
* young people and the more experienced
* public sector and investors
The LBA has worked tirelessly over the past 2 years to create the sound foundations upon which to build a fantastic future for its members, the town and its people. We've named the project 'Linlithgow Aspires' and it's ready to make real progress with your participation so please read on....
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LBA MEMBER RECEIVES GLOWING REPORT |
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 Donaldson's school has received high commendation from Scotland's HM Inspector of Education in a report of her recent inspection today, 25 August 2009.
The excellent report confirms that the Inspector has disengaged from the School and follows hot on the heels of other recent awards and recognition for the grant assisted special school, which is Scotland's national school for children who are deaf or have severe speech and language difficulties. In her supporting letter, HM Inspector of Education has confirmed that the school demonstrates "high performance, a strong record of improvement and very effective leadership."
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VisitWestLothian (VWL) has been set up to maximise the potential of West Lothian's visitor industry. As part of this, encouraging a culture of closer partnership working within the local industry and with stakeholders is paramount to VWL's success.
The company has been very busy of late, working on a host of projects. These include finalising VWL's new destination brand, which was signed off this week. In addition, working to deliver on their PR Strategy. This will involve recruiting a suitable PR company to deliver an 18-month promotional campaign for West Lothian.
 VWL is also in the process of selecting a web company to help co-ordinate and design a new visitor website for West Lothian. Extensive usability testing will be a critical element in developing the web, to ensure it meets the needs of the consumer.
Furthermore, after the success of the Taste of the Tattoo event in Linlithgow, VWL and partners from Arts Services and Outdoor Education met with EventScotland. Discussions focussed on the potential opportunities for West Lothian to develop the locality's events industry.
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 Well, the town seems to be buzzing despite the economic gloom elsewhere in the world. New shops have opened and seem to be thriving, work is underway to convert the old Post Office, planning permission has been granted for the redevelopment of the Vic Hall, and work on the Burgh Halls is moving along apace.
But there are always more questions to answer.
Are shops closing on the High Street?
What kind of businesses does Linlithgow really need?
Is Linlithgow just a dormitory town (No!)?
Can our wee town compete with Tesco and Sainsburys (Yes!)?
What should happen to the Springfield triangle site?
What about the Industrial Estate?
by Cross Views. |
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LINLITHGOW BRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL: BOOK EVENT |
 SPONSOR A BOOK EVENT
To try and raise money to buy novels, Linlithgow Bridge Primary is holding a SPONSOR A BOOK EVENT on Wednesday 11 November 6.00 pm - 8.30 pm.
Local Businesses are being given the opportunity to have their company name written on a certificate inside the sponsored book/books. Novels are taken home by the children to read - not only will the children see the company name, but parents and carers too.
Information regarding this event will be sent out to as many local businesses as possible the week commencing Monday 28 September. Please give generously as this is a very worthwhile cause.
For more details, please call
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION SCOTLAND |
The last event in the Road to Recovery series organised by The Economic Development Association Scotland (EDAS) is due to take place on 28 September 2009, 1:30-4:30pm and will focus on 'Green Shoots to Recovery' in partnership with the Scottish Local Authorities Economic Development Group (SLAED).
Government Ministerial comments and the pledge given by the Finance Secretary, John Swinney MSP, to create 16,000 green jobs in the next decade, suggest that greening the economy will be an essential part in Scotland's present and future economic strategy.
The event will be chaired by Robin Presswood, Chair, SLAED and will feature:
Stewart Stevenson MSP, Minister for Transport, Infrastructure & Climate Change
Representative of Scottish Power
Ross Armstrong, Corporate Director of Communications, eaga plc
Ross Mackenzie, Team Leader, Fife Council
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Free first meeting - to arrange please contact Seonaid (shona) on 01506 842874, or by email
To read more, please click here. |
Who is lan Angus-Felton?
Over the coming months, Ian Angus- Felton plans to knock on a lot of doors in Linlithgow. That's because he is the new local Stockbroker and Financial Adviser for the financial services company, Edward Jones, and he wants to get to know the
residents and business community personally. During his door-to-door introductions, Ian hopes to learn more about the values and goals of the people who make up
Linlithgow.
"I know I am new here, but I am eager to become an active member of the community and someone whom people will recognise on the street."
After his personal introductions, Ian will open a new Linlithgow branch of Edward Jones and continue the company's tradition of providing excellent customer service to
local investors.
To e-mail Ian, click here. To read more, please click here. |
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The firm is keen to support business development in Linlithgow and can offer 20% off normal daily rates for transport assessments associated with planning applications in the town, or with staff and customer travel plans as part of corporate social responsibility programmes.
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For more information, please contact Doug on 07843 069860 or by email |
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