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Claire's winning design attracts international attention

Blackburn Primary School pupil Claire McLay won a competition to design a logo and slogan for the new West Lothian Council education and cultural services international website.

The website named WLfie went live on 17 Novemember.

It is a one stop shop for International news, projects and funding and partnership working.

The competition was open to all Bathgate Cluster schools.

Claire was presented with her prize by Councillor Andrew Miller, executive councillor for education. Click here (new window) to visit the website.

Older people's group hold networking event

Whitburn Older People's Group is holding a network event on Wednesday 3 December.

The first session will take place at 61 West Main Street, Whitburn, from 10.30 to 11.30am.

The second will take place in Whitburn Bowling Club from 1.30 to 3.30pm.

"At our last event, older people in attendance said they enjoyed it and would like the opportunity to have this on a regular basis," said co-ordinator Dawn Colquhoun.

"The afternoon will include a speaker about a health related issue, the chance to have your say about older peoples services and importantly a chance over refreshments to speak with others from Whitburn groups and older people in general."

Further information can be obtained from 07836 578 622.

Bit of banter with football star

The St. Kentigern's Academy school magazine, 'The Banter' had a sporting exclusive this week when Falkirk and ex-Scotland footballer Jackie McNamara visited the school for an interview.

Jackie spoke frankly about his career and future prospects to interviewers Brogan Comiskey, Ciaran Toner and Kieran Paton, all S2.

The interview will be included in this month's issue, which will be on sale in school priced £1.

And it looks like Jackie won't be the last big name to grace the pages of The Banter'. For the editorial staff hope to attract more superstars and celebrities for future issues.

Winner takes all Lottery application is child's play

The Parent Staff Association at Pinewood School, Blackburn, are celebrating after winning £50,000 towards a new playground for pupils.

They won the the Big Lottery People's Millions award of £50,000 on STV.

"We would like to thank everyone who supported our cause," said a delighted Lynsey Findlay, treasurer of PASTA.

The Pinewood project was up against another, from Edinburgh, in a public phone-in vote to see who should get the £50,000.

School's Christmas concert

Whitburn Academy will hold their annual Christmas Concert on Tuesday 16 December at 7.30pm.

Tickets will be on sale in the school office or at the door priced £3 or £2 for concessions.

Bill makes a bit of family history

The tables were turned on Bill Williamson when he made his own bit of family history.

For members of West Lothian Family History Society held a surprise 80th birthday party for Bill, who retired as chair at the recent AGM, after many years in office.

They gave him a copy of his life in photographs and a bottle of his favourite drink. His wife was presented with a bouquet of flowers.

Go girls go

Let's Celebrate Being Female was the big event at Blackburn community centre.

The day included activities, stalls, freebies, food and transport.

The event, aimed at girls aged between 10 and 16, was planned by a committee of nine young girls from across West Lothian, who are working towards gaining their silver youth achievement awards.

Vouchers wanted

Whitburn Academy has registered to collect Morrison's 'Let's Grow' vouchers to secure some new equipment for the garden.

The school is asking for local people to collect the vouchers and hand them in to the school office.