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    <title>West Lothian Council Events</title>
    <description>The latest events in West Lothian</description>
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    <copyright>West Lothian Council</copyright>
    <lastBuildDate>Wed May 30 10:46:03 BST 2012</lastBuildDate>
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      <title>Funnybones</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/events/latest-events/funny_bones_kids_theatre</link>
      <category>Children</category>
      <description>Inspired by the popular books of Janet and Allan Ahlberg, a visual feast full of music and song, leading us through the crazy days of these delightful skeletons.</description>
      <pubDate>31 May 12</pubDate>
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      <title>Led Zeppelin Tribute - Led Astray</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/events/latest-events/ledzeppelintributeledastray</link>
      <category>Music</category>
      <description>One of the top Led Zeppelin tributes come back to West Lothian's premier rock venue for a 2 hour show not to be missed.  Ticket only event that always reaches capacity crowds, so make sure you get your tickets well in advance.</description>
      <pubDate>02 Jun 12</pubDate>
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      <title>Jubilee Gala Day</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/events/latest-events/jubileegaladay</link>
      <category>Community</category>
      <description>Lots of fun, attractions and prizes. BBQ, tombola, raffle, cake stalls, emergency vehicles, bouncy castle, raffles, silent auction, treasure hunts for small and bigger children, stalls, bar in club, children's activities, Zumba demonstration, guess the weight of the cake, many jubilee themed games and activities. Bring a ground blanket, relax and have a fun jubilee in the park day with us.</description>
      <pubDate>03 Jun 12</pubDate>
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      <title>The Scottish Starlets 2nd Annual Display</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/events/latest-events/scottish_starlets_cheerleading</link>
      <category>Dance and Drama</category>
      <description>Local competition dance group 'The Scottish Starlets' celebrate their achievements of 2011/12 with a display of cheerleading, hip hop and freestyle.</description>
      <pubDate>03 Jun 12</pubDate>
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      <title>J. M. Barrie - Peter Pan Man</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/events/latest-events/peter_pan_man_theatre</link>
      <category>Dance and Drama</category>
      <description>Three one-act plays to celebrate the man and writing of J.M. Barrie.</description>
      <pubDate>05 Jun 12</pubDate>
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      <title>Dyslexia Scotland West Lothian Branch - Open Meeting</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/events/latest-events/dyslexiascotlandopenmeeting</link>
      <category>Community</category>
      <description>Dyslexia Scotland West Lothian is a local group offering support and information to adults and children with dyslexia, and to their parents, teachers, employers and anyone with an interest in dyslexia. Our meetings are informal and friendly and everyone is welcome. There will also be a chance to chat and pick up some advice and information.</description>
      <pubDate>06 Jun 12</pubDate>
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      <title>Talk by Billy Kay, Scottish writer and broadcaster.</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/events/latest-events/talkbybillykay1</link>
      <category>Exhibitions and Talks</category>
      <description>West Lothian Broadly Scots Society has Billy Kay, the Scottish writer and broadcaster, as their next guest speaker. The title of his talk is "Thaim wi a guid Scots tongue in their heid are fit tae gang ower the warld" - Billy Kay talks aboot Scots: The Mither Tongue - Hame an Awa!</description>
      <pubDate>06 Jun 12</pubDate>
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      <title>Oatridge College Open Day</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/events/latest-events/oatridgecollegeopenday</link>
      <category>Community</category>
      <description>The college is holding an Open Day, for anyone looking to find out more about outdoor courses.  Lecturers will be on hand to talk about full-time courses on Countryside Management, Activity Tourism, Horticulture, Landscaping, Agriculture, Land based Engineering, Equine Studies, Animal Care, Forge work and a variety of short courses.</description>
      <pubDate>07 Jun 12</pubDate>
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      <title>Tick - Tock</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/events/latest-events/janice_anne_wilson_dance</link>
      <category>Dance and Drama</category>
      <description>A musical dance extravaganza from current pupils learning; street dance, freestyle, tap, ballet, modern dance, cheerleading, majorette and jazz.</description>
      <pubDate>08 Jun 12</pubDate>
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      <title>Marquee Ceilidh 2012 - Rugby Park, Linlithgow.</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/events/latest-events/marqueeceilidh2012linlithgow</link>
      <category>Music</category>
      <description>Marquee on Rugby Park, Linlithgow to raise funds for Nordoff Robbins. With ceilidh band The Big Shoogle (formerly known as Last Tram tae Aughenshuggle), a King Boar Pig Roast and DJ Susan Donaldson.</description>
      <pubDate>09 Jun 12</pubDate>
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      <title>Dechmont Law 10km Trail Event and 2.5km Fun Run</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/events/latest-events/dechmontlawtrailevent1</link>
      <category>Outdoor Activities</category>
      <description>Lothian Running Club are hosting their annual 10km Trail Race and Fun Run on Sunday 10th June at Dechmont Law. Registration and car parking is at Deans Community High School.  The 'off-road' route follows the woodland paths on Dechmont Law.  Advanced entries are preferred, however entries on the day will also be accepted.</description>
      <pubDate>10 Jun 12</pubDate>
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      <title>Jewellery Making Techniques</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/events/latest-events/art_class_workshop_westlothian2</link>
      <category>Community</category>
      <description>Why buy jewellery when you can learn how to make your own beaded and wire twist creations.</description>
      <pubDate>11 Jun 12</pubDate>
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      <title>Brian Kellock with the Nova Scotia Jazz Band</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/events/latest-events/brian_kellock_tour_2012</link>
      <category>Music</category>
      <description>The award winning piano powerhouse that is Brian Kellock returns accompanied by the hugely popular Nova Scotia Jazz Band.</description>
      <pubDate>14 Jun 12</pubDate>
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      <title>Tea Dances</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/events/latest-events/tea_dances_livingston2</link>
      <category>Dance and Drama</category>
      <description>Dance to great music at the popular monthly tea dance. Enjoy a full, entertaining afternoon with friends old and new.</description>
      <pubDate>15 Jun 12</pubDate>
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      <title>Acoustic Open Session - Mondays</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/events/latest-events/acoustic_open_mic_west_lothian1</link>
      <category>Music</category>
      <description>A 'turn up and play' event with all styles of music welcome.  Come along and join in or sit back, relax and listen.</description>
      <pubDate>18 Jun 12</pubDate>
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      <title>The Toy Hearts - The Torphichen Inn</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/events/latest-events/toyheartsthetorphicheninn1</link>
      <category>Music</category>
      <description>The Toy Hearts visit The Torphichen Inn as part of their 23-date UK tour and are a "class" band not to be missed. Tickets for The Toy Hearts are only £10.00 and are now available from The Burgh Halls, Box Office, in Linlithgow 01506 282720.</description>
      <pubDate>21 Jun 12</pubDate>
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      <title>The Magical Garden</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/events/latest-events/edinburgh_ballet_performance</link>
      <category>Dance and Drama</category>
      <description>Edinburgh Ballet students aged 2-15years come together from the venues of the Music Box Stevenson College and Ratho Community Centre to perform 'The Magical Garden'.</description>
      <pubDate>23 Jun 12</pubDate>
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      <title>Becc Sanderson's PassionFlower</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/events/latest-events/becc_sanderson_jazz</link>
      <category>Music</category>
      <description>Covering a range of musical genres, including Elvis Costello, The White Stripes, and Radiohead the trio is surprisingly diverse.</description>
      <pubDate>24 Jun 12</pubDate>
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      <title>Self Management Class - Armadale Community Centre</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/events/latest-events/selfmanagementclassstarmadale</link>
      <category>Community</category>
      <description>Do you or someone you know have a chest or heart condition? - Self management class.  This is a free class open to all adults in West Lothian who have either a chest or heart condition.</description>
      <pubDate>28 Jun 12</pubDate>
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      <title>Sparkle and Spin</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/events/latest-events/exhibition_west_lothian_6_12</link>
      <category>Exhibitions and Talks</category>
      <description>Strange alien creatures and voluptuous female figures will make the gallery their home this summer.  FREE ENTRY</description>
      <pubDate>30 Jun 12</pubDate>
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      <title>Youth Dance Showcase</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/events/latest-events/dance_west_lothian_07_121</link>
      <category>Dance and Drama</category>
      <description>Taking place over two days, these three performances will present the diverse and exciting mix of girls and boys youth dance work going on all across West Lothian.</description>
      <pubDate>01 Jul 12</pubDate>
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      <title>Youth Dance Showcase</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/events/latest-events/dance_west_lothian_07_12</link>
      <category>Dance and Drama</category>
      <description>Taking place over two days, these three performances will present the diverse and exciting mix of girls and boys youth dance work going on all across West Lothian.</description>
      <pubDate>01 Jul 12</pubDate>
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      <title>The Larder - Kids Cookery Course</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/events/latest-events/kidscookerycoursejuly1</link>
      <category>Children</category>
      <description>Fun filled cooking experience for kids from 9 years +.  Learn the basics of cooking, cook real food and gain skills for life. &#xD;
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Most of our Customers come back time and time again.</description>
      <pubDate>02 Jul 12</pubDate>
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      <title>Hairy MacLary</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/events/latest-events/hairy_maclary_show</link>
      <category>Children</category>
      <description>"Out of the gate and off for a walk, went Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy."  Lynley Dodd's immortal words leap off the page and onto the stage.  After last years sell-out performances at Howden Park Centre, Hairy Maclary and his friends, return.</description>
      <pubDate>06 Jul 12</pubDate>
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      <title>A Torn Mind</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/events/latest-events/a_torn_mind_gig_livingston</link>
      <category>Music</category>
      <description>Based in West Lothian, A Torn Mind perform an eclectic blend of modern melodic progressive rock, with a focus firmly set on crafting powerful and forward-thinking contemporary music.</description>
      <pubDate>06 Jul 12</pubDate>
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      <title>Passing Through</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/events/latest-events/passing_through_theatre</link>
      <category>Dance and Drama</category>
      <description>A new romantic comedy by Alistair Rutherford (BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio Scotland).  &#xD;
"sure to put a smile on the face of all but the hardest-hearted"  The Herald</description>
      <pubDate>07 Jul 12</pubDate>
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      <title>Absolute Elvis</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/events/latest-events/absolute_elvis_tribute</link>
      <category>Music</category>
      <description>This energetic Vegas style show has over 2 hours of Elvis greats performed by Johnny and his band, featuring The Graceland Horns and the Memphis Belles singers.</description>
      <pubDate>14 Jul 12</pubDate>
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      <title>Project Y - Foundation Course</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/events/latest-events/project_y_dance_course</link>
      <category>Dance and Drama</category>
      <description>This course is provided by YDance - the National Youth Dance Agency for Scotland.   Aimed at aspiring young dancers who want to improve their technique, it includes a daily contemporary dance class and choreography workshops led by specialists.</description>
      <pubDate>23 Jul 12</pubDate>
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      <title>The Larder - Kids Cookery Course</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/events/latest-events/kidscookerycoursejuly2</link>
      <category>Children</category>
      <description>Fun filled cooking experience for kids from 9 years +.  Learn the basics of cooking, cook real food and gain skills for life. &#xD;
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Most of our Customers come back time and time again.</description>
      <pubDate>23 Jul 12</pubDate>
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      <title>The Singing Kettle - Shake Rattle &amp; Roll</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/events/latest-events/singing_kettle_shake_livingston</link>
      <category>Children</category>
      <description>A brand new singalong extravaganza bursting at the seams with energy!  You will Shake, Rattle and Roll out the rhythm of this non-stop, all action show.</description>
      <pubDate>03 Aug 12</pubDate>
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      <title>The Singing Kettle - Shake Rattle &amp; Roll</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/events/latest-events/singing_kettle_shake_livingsto1</link>
      <category>Children</category>
      <description>A brand new singalong extravaganza bursting at the seams with energy!  You will Shake, Rattle and Roll out the rhythm of this non-stop, all action show.</description>
      <pubDate>03 Aug 12</pubDate>
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      <title>Star Harmonies Musical Theatre Workshops - Baptist Church, Quentin Rise</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/events/latest-events/starharmoniesmusicaltheatre1</link>
      <category>Music</category>
      <description>Musical Theatre Workshops for age 5-18 in singing, dancing and acting. "The Wicked Wiz of Oz". Come along and develop your skills around the theme of the Wizard of Oz, Wicked and The Wiz and show your parents, carers what you have been doing at the end of the week. Run by teachers with a passion for Musical Theatre this will not only develop your child's self esteem and confidence but their skills in the Musical Theatre Arts.</description>
      <pubDate>06 Aug 12</pubDate>
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      <title>The Larder - Kids Cookery Course</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/events/latest-events/kidscookerycoursejuly21</link>
      <category>Children</category>
      <description>Fun filled cooking experience for kids from 9 years +.  Learn the basics of cooking, cook real food and gain skills for life. &#xD;
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Most of our Customers come back time and time again.</description>
      <pubDate>06 Aug 12</pubDate>
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      <title>PROJECT Y 2012</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/events/latest-events/dance_west_lothian_07_1211</link>
      <category>Dance and Drama</category>
      <description>An inspiring evening of new dance works created especially for and performed by the talented dancers of the 2012 Project Y Company.</description>
      <pubDate>08 Aug 12</pubDate>
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      <title>Amy Hawthorn</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/events/latest-events/amy_hawthorn_music_jazz</link>
      <category>Music</category>
      <description>STV recently describing Amy's vocals as "smouldering" and "fantastic", her growing reputation and following mean this is a performance not to be missed.</description>
      <pubDate>18 Aug 12</pubDate>
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      <title>Alba Brass</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/events/latest-events/alba_brass_concert</link>
      <category>Music</category>
      <description>Alba Brass is an exciting brass quintet from Glasgow who add their own original style to traditional brass music.</description>
      <pubDate>26 Aug 12</pubDate>
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      <title>Scocha - In Concert</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/events/latest-events/scochainconcert</link>
      <category>Music</category>
      <description>Scocha, if you liked The Corries and Runrig, you will just simply love Scocha.  This high-energy and highly acclaimed band from the Scottish Borders, have rapidly earned the reputation as one of the best concert bands currently in Scotland. Multi-instrumentalists with toe-tapping melodies, foot-stomping rousing traditional fare and heart-wrenching self-penned ballads, coupled with great audience rapport makes for one of the best nights' entertainment you are likely to see - guaranteed.</description>
      <pubDate>21 Sep 12</pubDate>
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      <title>Craft Fair</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/events/latest-events/craftfair</link>
      <category>Children</category>
      <description>Annual craft fair with 30 stallholders from throughout the central belt selling a variety of handcrafted goods. Cafe will be open throughout the day selling filled rolls, home baking and refreshments.</description>
      <pubDate>06 Oct 12</pubDate>
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      <title>The Larder - Kids Cookery Course</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/events/latest-events/kidscookerycoursejuly211</link>
      <category>Children</category>
      <description>Fun filled cooking experience for kids from 9 years +.  Learn the basics of cooking, cook real food and gain skills for life. &#xD;
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Most of our Customers come back time and time again.</description>
      <pubDate>15 Oct 12</pubDate>
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      <title>Victorian Christmas Fair</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/events/latest-events/victorianchristmasfair</link>
      <category>Community</category>
      <description>A Christmas Victorian Fair - gifts, crafts, books, bric a brac from the 'The Old Curiosity Shop', hot chestnuts, refreshments and carol singing.</description>
      <pubDate>08 Dec 12</pubDate>
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