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Abercorn Pardovan Kingscavil and Winchburgh Parish: Service times and Intimations. 28 June 2026Posted by Billy Taylor on 27th June 2026

Our Service times for Sunday 28 June 26 Kingscavil Church 10.00am, Winchburgh Church 11.30am. All welcome.

Joyce Kilgallon has sadly died, our thoughts are with Joyce’s family at this sad time. The funeral is on Wednesday 1^st July 2026 at 10.45am in Falkirk Crematorium.  

The Funeral of the late Florence Henderson will be in Kingscavil Church Monday 13 July 2026 at 11.00am. Our thoughts are with her family at this sad time. 

Manse update: the work to upgrade the manse is due to start 29 June 2026 and last approximately 3-4 months. Thanks to all who helped remove the wallpaper.  

The 1^st Winchburgh Boys Brigade if you are interested and for further information, please email 1stwinchburghbb.s@gmail.com or speak to either Iain Cunnigham, George Ferguson or Derek Henderson. Dedication service 9 August 2026 in Winchburgh Church. Regular meetings start 10^th August in Winchburgh Church. 

Coffee and Chat Friday - none during July.

Guild Crockery, cups, saucers and plates. 

Would anyone or know of anyone who would like some of the crockery.

Newsletter available today 

Kirkliston Church – Testimony from a fellow Iranian Christian ‘Hope for Iran’ in The Thomas Chalmers Centre 30 June at 7.00pm. see poster for details. 

Flower Calendar 2026 / Door Rota / Count money Winchburgh Church, please sign up if you can help, sheets at back of the church, Thank you.

Abercorn Pardovan Kingscavil and Winchburgh Parish: Service times and Intimations. 21 June 2026Posted by Billy Taylor on 20th June 2026

Our Service times for Sunday 21 June 26 Kingscavil Church 10.00am, Winchburgh Church 11.30am. All welcome.

Margaret Callaghan has sadly died our thoughts are with Margarets family at this sad time, the funeral is on Wednesday 24 June 2026 at 11.00am in Kingscavil Church, interment thereafter Kingscavil Cemetery at noon. 

Joyce Kilgallon has sadly died, our thoughts are with Joyce’s family at this sad time.  No details of the funeral arrangements as yet. 

Manse update: the work to upgrade the manse is due to start 29 June 2026 and last approximately 3-4 months. Thanks to all who helped clear the remaining things from the manse and filling the skip last week. 

The 1^st Winchburgh Boys Brigade if you are interested and for further information, please email 1stwinchburghbb.s@gmail.com or speak to either Iain Cunnigham, George Ferguson or Derek Henderson. Dedication service 9 August 2026 in Winchburgh Church.

Coffee and Chat Friday 26 June 10.00am – Noon.  No Coffee and Chat during July. 

Carers of West Lothian (CoWL) next session 26 June 26 - cancelled.

Next Newsletter items for inclusion to Peter Kershaw; to be in print soon. 

Winchburgh community Development Trust are carrying out a community survey to get the views of villagers about the Trust and what they would like from us in the way of actions. Please speak to Ruth McCabe who will have paper copies at the various events over the next few weeks as well as the QR code link or follow the link  - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WinchburghCDT

Kirkliston Church – Testimony from a fellow Iranian Christian ‘Hope for Iran’ in The Thomas Chalmers Centre 30 June at 7.00pm. see poster for details. 

Flower Calendar 2026 / Door Rota / Count money Winchburgh Church, please sign up if you can help, sheets at back of the church, Thank you.

Abercorn Pardovan Kingscavil and Winchburgh Parish: Service times and Intimations. 14 June 2026Posted by Billy Taylor on 14th June 2026

Our Service times for Sunday 14 June 26 Kingscavil Church 10.00am, Winchburgh Church 11.30am. All welcome.

Margaret Callaghan has sadly died our thoughts are with Margarets family at this sad time, the funeral is on Wednesday 24 June 2026 at 11.00am in Kingscavil Church, interment thereafter Kingscavil Cemetery at noon. 

Manse update: the work to upgrade the manse is due to start 29 June 2026 and last approximately 3-4 months. We need to clear the remaining furniture before the start date. Volunteers needed - If you can help please be at the manse this Tuesday 16 June at 10.00am. 

The 1^st Winchburgh Boys Brigade if you are interested and for further information, please email 1stwinchburghbb.s@gmail.com or speak to either Iain Cunnigham, George Ferguson or Derek Henderson. Dedication service 9 August 2026 in Winchburgh Church.

Coffee and Chat Friday 19 June 10.00am – Noon.  No Coffee and Chat during July. 

Carers of West Lothian (CoWL) next session 26 June 26.

Next Newsletter items for inclusion to Peter Kershaw; to be in print soon. 

Annual Prize Giving of the Ukrainian St Margaret Saturday School on Saturday 20th June from 12 noon to 1pm at St John's Episcopal Church (situated on the corner of Princess Street and Lothian Road). The prizegiving ceremony includes dancing, singing, and poetry by the children. Refreshments and cake available afterwards. All are welcome.

Winchburgh community Development Trust are carrying out a community survey to get the views of villagers about the Trust and what they would like from us in the way of actions. Please speak to Ruth McCabe who will have paper copies at the various events over the next few weeks as well as the QR code link or follow the link  - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WinchburghCDT

Kirkliston Church – Testimony from a fellow Iranian Christian ‘Hope for Iran’ in The Thomas Chalmers Centre 30 June at 7.00pm. see poster for details. 

Flower Calendar 2026 / Door Rota / Count money Winchburgh Church, please sign up if you can help, sheets at back of the church, Thank you.

Abercorn Pardovan Kingscavil and Winchburgh Parish: Service times and Intimations. 7 June 2026Posted by Billy Taylor on 5th June 2026

Our Service times for Sunday 7 June 26; Kingscavil Church - No Service, Winchburgh Church 10.30am. All welcome.

Margaret Callaghan has sadly died our thoughts are with Margarets family at this sad time, the funeral is on Wednesday 24 June 2026 at 11.00am in Kingscavil Church, interment thereafter Kingscavil Cemetery at noon. 

The 1^st Winchburgh Boys Brigade taster session 1^st and 8^th June in Winchburgh Church.  Anchor Section P1 to P3, 6.30pm to 7.30pm; Junior Section P4 to P7, 7.45pm to 8.45pm. If you are interested and for further information, please email 1stwinchburghbb.s@gmail.com or speak to either Iain Cunnibgham, George Ferguson or Derek Henderson. 

Coffee and Chat Friday 12 June 10.00am – Noon.  No Coffee and Chat during July. 

Carers of West Lothian (CoWL) next session 12 June 26. At Friday Coffee and Chat 2^nd and last Friday of the month. 

Summer Fair on Saturday 30^th May raised £1807.60 which includes £60.00 gift aid), well done to all who helped and supported this event. 

Annual Prize Giving of the Ukrainian St Margaret Saturday School on Saturday 20th June from 12 noon to 1pm at St John's Episcopal Church (situated on the corner of Princess Street and Lothian Road).

The prizegiving ceremony includes dancing, singing, and poetry by the children.

Refreshments and cake available afterwards. All are welcome.

Winchburgh community Development Trust are carrying out a community survey to get the views of villagers about the Trust and what they would like from us in the way of actions. Please speak to Ruth McCabe who will have paper copies at the various events over the next few weeks as well as the QR code link or follow the link  - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WinchburghCDT

Kirkliston Church – Testimony from a fellow Iranian Christian ‘Hope for Iran’ in The Thomas Chalmers Centre 30 June at 7.00pm. see poster for details. 

Next Newsletter to be ready soon after the Annual Meeting, items for inclusion to Peter Kershaw

Flower Calendar 2026 / Door Rota / Count money Winchburgh Church, please sign up if you can help, sheets at back of the church, Thank you.

Abercorn Pardovan Kingscavil and Winchburgh Parish: Service times and Intimations. Sunday 31 May 2026Posted by Billy Taylor on 30th May 2026

Our Service times for Sunday 31 May 26 Kingscavil Church 10.00am, Winchburgh Church 11.30am. All welcome.

Margaret Callaghan has sadly died our thoughts are with Margarets family at this sad time, details of the funeral arrangement to follow. 

Annual Meeting of the Congregation 7^th June in Winchburgh Church, service will start at 10.30am no service in Kingscavil that day.  Selection of the Nominating Committee. 

Anyone wishing a full set of the 2025 accounts please contact Billy, an abridged version will be available at the meeting. 

The 1^st Winchburgh Boys Brigade taster session 1^st and 8^th June in Winchburgh Church.  Anchor Section P1 to P3, 6.30pm to 7.30pm; Junior Section P4 to P7, 7.45pm to 8.45pm. If you are interested and for further information, please email 1stwinchburghbb.s@gmail.com or speak to either Iain Cunnibgham, George Ferguson or Derek Henderson. 

Word Search Competition - all completed entries have to be returned by Friday 5th June to the Fundraising Team. 

Coffee and Chat Friday 5 June 10.00am – Noon. 

No Coffee and Chat during July. 

Carers of West Lothian (CoWL) next session 12 June 26. At Friday Coffee and Chat 2^nd and last Friday of the month. 

Summer Fair on Saturday 30^th May raised £1763.60 (includes £60.00 gift Aid), well done to all who helped and supported this event. 

Winchburgh community Development Trust are carrying out a community survey to get the views of villagers about the Trust and what they would like from us in the way of actions. Please speak to Ruth McCabe who will have paper copies at the various events over the next few weeks as well as the QR code link or follow the link  - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WinchburghCDT

Adherents: Later in the year we will, hopefully, be voting for a new minister. To make sure you are eligible to vote you must be on the Communion Roll, Supplementary Roll or List of Adherents. An Adherent is someone who is neither on the Communion or Supplementary Rolls but does attend church regularly in the Parish. If you wish to be added as an Adherent or to check if you are on the Communion or Supplementary Rolls, please fill in your details. Forms available at the back of the church, put in the box provided or return them to the Session Clerk.

Next Newsletter to be ready soon after the Annual Meeting, items for inclusion to Peter Kershaw

Hawkhill Primary School Winchburgh Community Café Friday 5^th June 12.30 – 1.30.

Flower Calendar 2026 / Door Rota / Count money Winchburgh Church, please sign up if you can help, sheets at back of the church, Thank you.

Abercorn Pardovan Kingscavil and Winchburgh Parish: Service times and Intimations. Sunday 24 May 2026Posted by Billy Taylor on 23rd May 2026

Our Service times for Sunday 24 May 26 Winchburgh Church 11.30am (Communion). No service in Kingscavil. All welcome.

Coffee and Chat Friday 29 May 10.00am – Noon.  No Coffee and Chat during July. 

Carers of West Lothian (CoWL) next session 29 May 26. At Friday Coffee and Chat 2^nd and last Friday of the month. 

Book Club meets Tuesday 2nd June @ 2pm in the Session House. The books are Music in the Dark by Sally Magnusson & Flashlight by Susan Choi.  All very welcome. 

Annual Meeting of the Congregation 7^th June in Winchburgh Church, service will start at 10.30am no service in Kingscavil that day. Selection of the Nominating Committee. 

Next Newsletter to be ready soon after the Annual Meeting, items for inclusion to Peter Kershaw

Adherents: Later in the year we will, hopefully, be voting for a new minister. To make sure you are eligible to vote you must be on the Communion Roll, Supplementary Roll or List of Adherents. An Adherent is someone who is neither on the Communion or Supplementary Rolls but does attend church regularly in the Parish. If you wish to be added as an Adherent or to check if you are on the Communion or Supplementary Rolls, please fill in your details. Forms available at the back of the church, put in the box provided or return them to the Session Clerk. 

Word Search – ‘Find 32 Famous People’ for church funds £2.00 per copy from the Fundraising Team. 

The next fundraising event is the Summer Fair on Saturday 30^th May 11.00am- 2pm in Winchburgh Church and Grounds. 

We are again looking for your support in the form of donations, THE UPDATED LIST IS SHOWN BELOW:

Bottles of Wine, 1 litre bottles of water

Small gift and bottle bags, these can be preloved

Items for the mystery bags, examples of items are shown below: 

Adults – hand-wash, soaps, shower gels, small candles, pens, notebooks, small ornaments and other small items for men and women, sweets

Children – small toys, colouring books, coloured pencil/pens small packets of sweets, girls hairclips, small soft toys and packets of sweets. 

Home baking

It would be appreciated if the items for the mystery bags were handed in by Sunday 24^th May, to help with preparations for the day.

If you can help on the day, even for an hour, please speak to Hilda, Sheena, Joyce or Linda. Your ongoing support of the fundraising events is greatly appreciated. 

Hawkhill Primary School Winchburgh Community Café Friday 5^th June 12.30 – 1.30.

Flower Calendar 2026 / Door Rota / Count money Winchburgh Church, please sign up if you can help, sheets at back of the church, Thank you.

The 1^st Winchburgh Boys Brigade taster session 1^st and 8^th June in Winchburgh Church.  Anchor Section P1 to P3, 6.30pm to 7.30pm; Junior Section P4 to P7, 7.45pm to 8.45pm. If you are interested and for further information, please email 1stwinchburghbb.s@gmail.com or speak to either Iain Cunnibgham, George Ferguson or Derek Henderson. 

Abercorn Pardovan Kingscavil and Winchburgh Parish: Service times and Intimations. 17 May 2026Posted by Billy Taylor on 16th May 2026

Our Service times for Sunday 17 May 26 Kingscavil Church 10.00am, Winchburgh Church 11.30am. All welcome.

Christian Aid Week 10 – 16 May 2026, retiring collection 17 May 26

Coffee and Chat Friday 22 May 10.00am – Noon

Communion in Winchburgh Church 24 May at 11.30am no service in Kingscavil. 

Carers of West Lothian (CoWL) next session 29 May 26. At Friday Coffee and Chat 2^nd and last Friday of the month. 

Craft Club meets 18^th May 26 in Winchburgh Church at 1.30pm\

Book Club meets Tuesday 2nd June @ 2pm in the Session House. The books are Music in the Dark by Sally Magnusson & Flashlight by Susan Choi.  All very welcome. 

Annual Meeting of the Congregation 7^th June in Winchburgh Church no service in Kingscavil that day. Selection of the Nominating Committee. 

Next Newsletter to be ready soon after the Annual Meeting, items for inclusion to Peter Kershaw

Adherents: Later in the year we will, hopefully, be voting for a new minister. To make sure you are eligible to vote you must be on the Communion Roll, Supplementary Roll or List of Adherents. An Adherent is someone who is neither on the Communion or Supplementary Rolls but does attend church regularly in the Parish. If you wish to be added as an Adherent or to check if you are on the Communion or Supplementary Rolls, please fill in your details. Forms available at the back of the church, put in the box provided or return them to the Session Clerk.

Word Search – ‘Find 32 Famous People’ for church funds £2.00 per copy from the Fundraising Team. 

The next church fundraising event is the Summer Fair on Saturday 30^th May 11.00am- 2pm in Winchburgh Church and Grounds. 

Hawkhill Primary School Winchburgh Community Café Friday 5^th June 12.30 – 1.30.

Flower Calendar 2026 / Door Rota / Count money Winchburgh Church, please sign up if you can help, sheets at back of the church, Thank you.

The 1^st Winchburgh Boys Brigade taster session for all boys interested 1^st and 8^th June in Winchburgh Church.  If you are interested and for further information, please email 1stwinchburghbb.s@gmail.com or speak to either Iain Cunnibgham, George Ferguson or Derek Henderson. 

Abercorn Pardovan Kingscavil and Winchburgh Parish: Service times and Intimations. 10 May 2026Posted by Billy Taylor on 9th May 2026

Our Service times for Sunday 10 May 26 Kingscavil Church 10.00am, Winchburgh Church 11.30am. All welcome.

The Kirk Session meets Tuesday 12 May 2026 at 7.30pm in Winchburgh Church. 

Christian Aid Week 10 – 16 May 2026, retiring collection 17 May 26

Coffee and Chat Friday 15^th May 10.00am - Noon
Carers of West Lothian (CoWL) next session 29 May 26. At Friday Coffee and Chat 2^nd and last Friday of the month. 

Craft Club meets 18^th May 26 in Winchburgh Church at 1.30pm\

Book Club meets Tuesday 2nd June @ 2pm in the Session House. The books are Music in the Dark by Sally Magnusson & Flashlight by Susan Choi.  All very welcome. 

Adherents: Later in the year we will, hopefully, be voting for a new minister. To make sure you are eligible to vote you must be on the Communion Roll, Supplementary Roll or List of Adherents. An Adherent is someone who is neither on the Communion or Supplementary Rolls but does attend church regularly in the Parish. If you wish to be added as an Adherent or to check if you are on the Communion or Supplementary Rolls, please fill in your details. Forms available at the back of the church, put in the box provided or return them to the Session Clerk.

Word Search – ‘Find 32 Famous People’ for church funds £2.00 per copy from the Fundraising Team. 

The next church fundraising event is the Summer Fair on Saturday 30th May 11.00am- 2pm in Winchburgh Church and Grounds. 

Abercorn Pardovan Kingscavil and Winchburgh Parish: Service times and Intimations. 3 May 2026Posted by Billy Taylor on 1st May 2026

Our Service times for Sunday 3 May 26 Kingscavil Church 10.00am, Winchburgh Church 11.30am. All welcome.

The Kirk Session meets Tuesday 12 May 2026 at 7.30pm in Winchburgh Church. 

Coffee and Chat Friday 8^th May 10.00am - Noon

Carers of West Lothian (CoWL) next session 8 May 26. At Friday Coffee and Chat 2^nd and last Friday of the month. 

Adherents: Later in the year we will, hopefully, be voting for a new minister. To make sure you are eligible to vote you must be on the Communion Roll, Supplementary Roll or List of Adherents. An Adherent is someone who is neither on the Communion or Supplementary Rolls but does attend church regularly in the Parish. If you wish to be added as an Adherent or to check if you are on the Communion or Supplementary Rolls, please fill in your details. Forms available at the back of the church, put in the box provided or return them to the Session Clerk.

Word Search – ‘Find 32 Famous People’ for church funds £2.00 per copy from the Fundraising Team. 

The next church fundraising event is the Summer Fair on Saturday 30th May 11.00am- 2pm in Winchburgh Church and Grounds. 

Fun for all the family including ballon modelling and games (weather permitting). A variety of stalls including, home baking, craft club, mystery bags for adults and children, other fun games. In addition, we are hoping to attract some local crafts people. 

The Barbecue will be on outside tempting us with burgers and juice, with tea/ coffee and cake being served in the marque. 

We are again looking for your support in the form of donations of:

Small gift and bottle bags, these can be preloved Items for the mystery bags, examples of items are shown below: 

Adults – hand-wash, soaps, shower gels, small candles, pens, notebooks, small ornaments and other small items for men and women, sweets

Children – small toys, colouring books, coloured pencil/pens small packets of sweets, girls hairclips, small soft toys. 

Home baking

It would be appreciated if the items for the mystery bags were handed in by Sunday 24th May, to help with preparations for the day.

If you can help on the day, please speak to Hilda, Sheena, Joyce or Linda. Your ongoing support of the fundraising events is greatly appreciated.

Hawkhill Primary School Winchburgh Community Café Wednesday

6^th May 3.15 – 4.15 and Friday 5^th June 12.30 – 1.30.

Flower Calendar 2026 / Door Rota / Count money Winchburgh Church, please sign up if you can help, sheets at back of the church, Thank you.

The 1^st Winchburgh Boys Brigade has now officially been registered. We are still hoping for some more volunteers to help out. If you are interested, please email 1stwinchburghbb.s@gmail.com or speak to either Iain, Billy or Derek. 

Abercorn Pardovan Kingscavil and Winchburgh Parish: Service times and Intimations. 26 April 2026Posted by Billy Taylor on 25th April 2026

Our Service times for Sunday 26 April 26 Kingscavil Church 10.00am, Winchburgh Church 11.30am. All welcome.

Coffee and Chat Friday 1^st May 10.00am - Noon

Carers of West Lothian (CoWL) next session 8 May 26. At Friday Coffee and Chat 2^nd and last Friday of the month. 

Thanks to all the volunteers who helped empty and restored the church after the carpet was laid. 

Adherents: Later in the year we will, hopefully, be voting for a new minister. To make sure you are eligible to vote you must be on the Communion Roll, Supplementary Roll or List of Adherents. An Adherent is someone who is neither on the Communion or Supplementary Rolls but does attend church regularly in the Parish. If you wish to be added as an Adherent or to check if you are on the Communion or Supplementary Rolls, please fill in your details. Forms available at the back of the church, put in the box provided or return them to the Session Clerk.

Word Search – ‘Find 32 Famous People’ for church funds £2.00 per copy from the Fundraising Team. 

The next church fundraising event is the Summer Fair on Saturday 30th May 11.00am- 2pm in Winchburgh Church and Grounds. 

Fun for all the family including ballon modelling and games (weather permitting). A variety of stalls including, home baking, craft club, mystery bags for adults and children, other fun games. In addition, we are hoping to attract some local crafts people. 

The Barbecue will be on outside tempting us with burgers and juice, with tea/ coffee and cake being served in the marque. 

We are again looking for your support in the form of donations of:

Small gift and bottle bags, these can be preloved Items for the mystery bags, examples of items are shown below: 

Adults – hand-wash, soaps, shower gels, small candles, pens, notebooks, small ornaments and other small items for men and women, sweets

Children – small toys, colouring books, coloured pencil/pens small packets of sweets, girls hairclips, small soft toys. 

Home baking

It would be appreciated if the items for the mystery bags were handed in by Sunday 24th May, to help with preparations for the day.

If you can help on the day, please speak to Hilda, Sheena, Joyce or Linda. Your ongoing support of the fundraising events is greatly appreciated.

Hawkhill Primary School Winchburgh Community Café Wednesday 6^th May 3.15 – 4.15 and Friday 5^th June 12.30 – 1.30.

Flower Calendar 2026 / Door Rota / Count money Winchburgh Church, please sign up if you can help, sheets at back of the church, Thank you.

The 1^st Winchburgh Boys Brigade has now officially been registered. We are still hoping for some more volunteers to help out. If you are interested, please email 1stwinchburghbb.s@gmail.com or speak to either Iain, Billy or Derek. 

Coffee and chatPosted by Peter Kershaw on 23rd February 2021

Join us for a catch up over coffee on Fridays at 10.00 am in Winchburgh Church