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By lesley, on February 2nd, 2012%
Fauldhouse CDT is looking to fill two six months posts through Community Jobs Scotland (CJS). CJS is aimed primarily at 18–24 year olds.
Eligibility for Community Jobs Scotland is generally six months of unemployment, although some individuals may qualify for early entry. Any individuals wishing to apply for a CJS opportunity must first be referred by a Jobcentre Plus or Skills Development Scotland Advisor.
Go to www.scvo.org.uk/communityjobsscotland for job details and further information. Search Region: West Lothian, Sector: Voluntary Sector Development and Age Group: 18-24.
For information please contact your Jobcentre Plus Advisor or Skills Development . . . → Read More: Community Jobs Scotland Posts
By lesley, on February 2nd, 2012%
FCDT is hosting a course organised by the West Lothian Credit Union Forum. The course aims to help you through the financial minefield of spending and saving. This course will be FREE and will run for for four weeks (10am–12noon) starting on 7th March in The Hub.
DOSH (Debt or Saving Handling) covers aspects of handling personal finances, such as debt, credit, income, managing a bank account, saving, borrowing, budgeting and credit unions. The course is run in a relaxed and informal way and learning is through activities and discussion.
Everyone on the course will also be able to open a credit union savings . . . → Read More: DOSH Course
By lesley, on November 29th, 2011%
Just a reminder that FCDT are holding a Craft Fair this Saturday 3 December in The Hub, 10 Main Street from 10am – 3pm.
Come and support your local crafts people.
An ideal opportunity to buy individual and original Christmas presents and get in the . . . → Read More: Craft Fair this weekend at The Hub
By lesley, on November 10th, 2011%
We are holding a Festive Craft Fair on Saturday 3 December from 10am-3pm in the Hub, 10 Main Street.
Come and support your local crafts people. An ideal opportunity to buy individual and original Christmas presents and get in the festive mood. Free . . . → Read More: Festive Craft Fair
By lesley, on November 10th, 2011%
The Hub is hosting a Pamper Evening on Friday 18 November. Come and have a relaxing mini facial, hand and arm or aromatherapy massage or crystal therapy. Tickets £5 including a glass of wine. Contact the Hub for . . . → Read More: Pamper Yourself!
By lesley, on November 9th, 2011%
Blackburn, Seafield & District Credit Union are having an Empty Your Piggy Bank Day on Friday 25 November (12noon–2pm) at the Hub.
Bring your jars, bags and piggy banks of coins for counting. CU . . . → Read More: Empty Your Piggy Bank Day
By lesley, on October 11th, 2011%
Two new members of staff have very recently joined the team at FCDT.
Both new staff, Julie Smith (Project Manager) and Lesley Dunsmore (Communications and Engagement Worker), have now started and are based in the Community Hub with existing team members Mhairi, Adrian and Mary.
Please feel free to contact us for a chat if you have any ideas or projects you feel we could help you with. You can phone us on 01505 773 699, email lesley@fauldhouse.org.uk or pop in to see us at 10 . . . → Read More: New Faces at the Development Trust
By lesley, on October 11th, 2011%
Anne Mooney (one of the directors of FCDT) presents Ms Purvis (a volunteer with the Red Cross on the day) with the 1st prize in the raffle.
We held our Annual Street Fair on Saturday 3rd of September.
In spite of the wet weather there was a good turnout on the day. We had a variety of stalls on the village green offering advice, information, freebies and raffles. In the shelter of the FCDT building we had face painting and kids crafts with a bouncy castle, refreshments and further stalls available at St Andrews Church Hall.
Thanks to everyone who braved the soggy conditions . . . → Read More: Annual Street Fair
By mhairi, on August 5th, 2011%
Fauldhouse Community Development Trust will be holding the annual street fair on Saturday 3rd September. The fair will be held on the village green (opposite Scotmid) between 10:30 and 14:30.
We aim to offer a wide range of activities and information, while also providing fun for all the family with; face painting, dog agility displays and home energy advice along with lots more. There will also be tea and coffee provided in St Andrews church hall.
If you are interested in booking a stall at the fair please contact Mhairi Stewart at info@fauldhouse.org.uk or drop into the CDT building and collect . . . → Read More: Fauldhouse Street Fair
By mhairi, on June 10th, 2011%
Fauldhouse CDT has been working with West Lothian Council Sports Development and Falla Hill Primary School to raise funds for a MUGA (multi use games area) behind the school which will provide better play and sports facilities for the school and a well-lit and safe recreation area for the community to use in the evenings, weekends and school holidays.
Funds have come from The Levenseat Trust, Awards for All, West Lothian Community Health Grants, West Lohtian Council Sports Grants and The Banks Community Fund.
As you can see from the photos, work began in May 2011 and we will be organising a launch event . . . → Read More: Work begins on new games area
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