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]]> 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 Scotland Advisor.

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]]>

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 account and will receive a bonus in the account for each week attended. Creche available but will require one week’s notice required to arrange. Sign up session in The Hub on 29th February from 10am-12noon.

For further information contact Lesley on 01501 773 699 or Janet on 01506 633 222.

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]]>
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 festive mood.

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]]> 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 mince pies!

Bring your jars, bags and piggy banks of coins for counting. CU . . . → Read More: Empty Your Piggy Bank Day]]> 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 there!

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]]> 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 Main Street.

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]]>

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 to attend and support the event!

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]]>

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 a form.

To prove his dedication to and belief in community based and community-lead projects, he will be cutting his hair off to raise funds for food growing and the Community Farm Project in Fauldhouse. “I believe that the solutions to the problems we face today can’t be sorted by politicians and can only be dealt with by communities”

you can donate online here  https://mydonate.bt.com/events/haircut/50643

or pop in to the CDT building and make a . . . → Read More: The hair cut]]> On Monday 27th June, John our IT man and long term member is going to have his very long hair cut off   (down to grade 2)

To prove his dedication to and belief in community based and community-lead projects, he will be cutting his hair off to raise funds for food growing and the Community Farm Project in Fauldhouse.
“I believe that the solutions to the problems we face today can’t be sorted by politicians and can only be dealt with by communities”

you can donate online here  https://mydonate.bt.com/events/haircut/50643

or pop in to the CDT building and make a donation there.