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Abercorn Pardovan Kingscavil and Winchburgh Parish: Service times and Intimations. 8 November 2026Posted by Billy Taylor on 11th November 2026
Our Service times for Sunday 8 November 26 Winchburgh Church 11.30am. All welcome.
Kirk Session meets Tuesday 10 November in Winchburgh Church at 7.30pm
Community Church – Baby Group meets 9 November in Winchburgh Church at 10.00am – 11.30am
8th November no service in Kingscavil Church, united service in Winchburgh at 11.30am.
Act of Remembrance Wednesday 11 November gather at 10.45am Winchburgh War Memorial. Tea/coffee afterwards in
Winchburgh Church – volunteers needed to help please see Billy.
Coffee and Chat Friday – 13 November, 10.00am – 12 Noon. Carers of West Lothian (CoWL) now meeting once a month on the 2ndFriday; next session 13 November 26 at Coffee and Chat. Kirsteen Sullivan at Coffee and Chat 13 November.
Vincent De Paul - Fish Tea for All Pensioners in Winchburgh – 4th December at 3.00pm – 5.00pm in St Philomena’s Hall, if interested add your name to the sheet at the back of the church.
Manse estimated completion date for the builders 9 November, we need volunteers to clean and decorate. If you can help please speak to Billy or George.
Foodbank – Reverse Advent Calendar available today.
Craft Club meets 9th November at 1.30 in Winchburgh Church.
Book Club meets 17th November 26 at 2 pm in the kitchen. The Book is The Frozen River by Ariel Lawson. All welcome.
Winter and Christmas Word Search on Sale Now! Raymond has been busy again with his dictionary and created a new word search to keep us busy during these winter nights. Sheets are £2 and available from Hilda; they will also be available to purchase at the Christmas Fair.
Your ongoing support of the fundraising activities is greatly appreciated.
The 1st Winchburgh Boys Brigade Mondays at 6.00pm in Winchburgh Church. For further information speak to George Ferguson or Derek Henderson or e-mail: 1stwinchburgh@boys-brigade.org.uk
Christmas Fair on Saturday 21st November 10am - 1pm in Winchburgh Church and Marquee. Entry to the Fair is free, so pop the date in your diary.
Memorial Service 22nd November 2026 at 3.00pmPosted by Billy Taylor on 11th November 2026
Abercorn Cemetery – UpdatePosted by Billy Taylor on 11th November 2026
Works to repair and reinstate headstones in Abercorn Churchyard were postponed in September due to concerns around the sensitivity of the site i.e. unknown depth of historic interments may cause issues in relation to excavation to install/repair headstone foundations. Furthermore, there are signs of badger at the site. I write to advise that the council intend to apply suitable mitigation and resume works WC 9th November i.e. to repair and make safe headstones that failed safety inspections in July.
The council intend to reinstate approx. 40 headstones that have either been laid down or have security tape or inspection failure notifications attached to them. To reinstate these headstones in a safe condition, we need to replace headstone foundations. Headstone foundations would typically be approx.18 inches in depth (450mm) and be constructed below ground level. This may vary depending on headstones size and design. As this is a very old churchyard, there is a risk of remains being exposed when excavating at depth to construct foundations i.e. some historic graves may be at shallower than modern guidance depth, and subsidence caused by the weight of the historical headstones may bring foundations closer to burial depth. As such, the council havesought guidance from Scottish Government and the Scottish Burial Bereavement Group, to determine appropriate mitigation for the works. Furthermore, the council have sought advice from the Ecology and Biodiversity Team to agree appropriate mitigation in relation to the badger hole that is located within the boundary of the churchyard.
The council will implement the following mitigation during works.
· Restrict the foundation depth (below ground) to 300mm (with 100mm shuttered above ground and the foundation coloured to match the headstones if possible)
· remove no spoil from the churchyard i.e. all spoil to be interred in the lair associated with the headstone being reinstated
· cordon off a 30m perimeter around the badger hole, with no mechanical works to be undertaken within this perimeter.
The below message will display at the churchyard entrance to notify the public of works. We would appreciate your support in advising the community of our intensions.
Memorial Safety Inspections Works
The council have a 5-year rolling programme of inspection in place to inspect all the memorials in council cemeteries and churchyards as required by the Scottish Government.
West Lothian Council undertook memorial safety inspections of headstones in Abercorn Cemetery in July 2026.
Memorials that failed inspection have tape or notifications applied, and some have been laid flat in the interest of public safety.
The headstones of concern have come off their foundations and/or plinths, and/or securing pins may no longer be holding them in place or be absent. Such headstones are considered a public safety risk i.e. pushed/pulled over onto or fall on the pubic.
Any uncontrolled fall of a headstone may cause significant damage to the headstone.
Many of the headstones are of historic importance and date back centuries. As such, the council plan to reinstate approx. 40 headstones, with work commencing November 2026.
Please keep away from staff and machinery working in the cemetery and any areas cordoned off.
The council apologises for any distress or anxiety caused by this critical public safety work.
For more information on our ‘Headstone Stabilisation Inspection Programme’ please see our web page.
Abercorn Pardovan Kingscavil and Winchburgh Parish: Service times and Intimations. 1 November 2026Posted by Billy Taylor on 31st October 2026
Our Service times for Sunday 1 November 26 Kingscavil Church 10.00am - Communion, Winchburgh Church 1- No Service. All welcome.
Kirk Session meets Tuesday 10 November in Winchburgh church at 7.30pm
8th November no service in Kingscavil Church, united service in Winchburgh at 11.30am.
Act of Remembrance Wednesday 11 November gather at 10.45am Winchburgh War Memorial. Tea/coffee afterwards in Winchburgh Church – volunteers needed to help please see Billy.
Coffee and Chat Friday – 6 November, 10.00am – 12 Noon. Carers of West Lothian (CoWL) now meeting once a month on the 2ndFriday; next session 14 November 26 at Coffee and Chat
Community Church - Baby Café meets in Winchburgh Church Monday 2 November at 9.30am – 11.30am.
Winchburgh Academy - Race Night Fundraiser in Winchburgh Bowling Club on Saturday 7th November – see poster for details.
Wee Winchburgh Cinema 7 November in Winchburgh Church see poster for details
Manse estimated completion date for the builders 9 November, we need volunteers to clean and decorate. If you can help please speak to Billy or George.
Foodbank – Reverse Advent Calendar available today.
Craft Club meets 9th November at 1.30 in Winchburgh Church.
Book Club meets 17th November 26 at 2 pm in the kitchen. The Book is The Frozen River by Ariel Lawson. All welcome.
Winter and Christmas Word Search on Sale Now! Raymond has been busy again with his dictionary and created a new word search to keep us busy during these winter nights. Sheets are £2 and available from Hilda; they will also be available to purchase at the Christmas Fair. You
The 1st Winchburgh Boys Brigade resumes 2nd November at 6.00pm in Winchburgh Church. For further information speak to George Ferguson or Derek Henderson or e-mail: 1stwinchburgh@boys-brigade.org.uk
Christmas Fair on Saturday 21st November 10am - 1pm in Winchburgh Church and Marquee. Entry to the Fair is free, so pop the date in your diary.
The Christmas Fair is always a popular event, this year there will be a variety of stalls, with some local crafters adding to the popular church stalls including home baking, Christmas Stall, the craft club, Shona’s Christmas stall, not forgetting the ever-popular chocolate tombola.
The coffee bar will be held again in the marquee giving that cosy feeling that people seemed to enjoy at the Craft Fair. It will be selling filled rolls, homebaking and refreshments including gluten free options.
We are again looking for your support in the form of donations of:
- Home baking. If you would like to contribute some baking, can you please ensure it is wrapped and priced and handed in on the morning of the event
- Chocolate for the tombola
- Items for the Christmas Stall, such as unwanted packs of cards and wrappings and good quality secondhand decorations
Your ongoing support of the fundraising activities is greatly appreciated.
Abercorn Pardovan Kingscavil and Winchburgh Parish: Service times and Intimations. 25 October 2026Posted by Billy Taylor on 24th October 2026
Our Service times for Sunday 25 October 26 Kingscavil Church no service, Winchburgh Church 11.30am. All welcome.
Communion 1st November in Kingscavil Church at 10.00am, no service in Winchburgh.
Coffee and Chat Friday – 30 October, 10.00am – 12 Noon. Carers of West Lothian (CoWL) now meeting once a month on the 2ndFriday; next session 14 November 26 at Coffee and Chat
Winchburgh Academy - Race Night Fundraiser in Winchburgh Bowling Club on Saturday 7th November – see poster for details.
Foodbank – Reverse Advent Calendar available today.
Craft Club meets 9th November at 1.30 in Winchburgh Church.
Book Club meets 17th November 26 at 2 pm in the kitchen. The Book is The Frozen River by Ariel Lawson. All welcome.
Save the date – Christmas Fair Saturday 21st November 10.00am - 1.00pm Winchburgh Church.
The 1st Winchburgh Boys Brigade is on holiday till 2nd November at 6.00pm in Winchburgh Church. For further information speak to George Ferguson or Derek Henderson or e-mail: 1stwinchburgh@boys-brigade.org.uk
Abercorn Pardovan Kingscavil and Winchburgh Parish: Service times and Intimations. 18 October 2026Posted by Billy Taylor on 17th October 2026
Our Service times for Sunday 18 October 26 Kingscavil Church 10.00am, Winchburgh Church 11.30am. All welcome.
Next Sunday 25 October, a Songs of Praise service, if you would like your favourite hymn on the list, please let Billy or Linda know by Friday 23 October at the latest, hopefully we can include it.
Coffee and Chat Friday – 23 October, 10.00am – 12 Noon.
Carers of West Lothian (CoWL) now meeting once a month on the 2nd Friday; next session 14 November 26 at Coffee and Chat
Winchburgh Academy - Race Night Fundraiser in Winchburgh Bowling Club on Saturday 7th November – see poster for details.
Foodbank – Reverse Advent Calendar available today.
The Winchburgh Welly Walk supporting PMSF UK – 24 October 29 Auldcathie Park at 2.00pm - see poster for details
Craft Fair Total. - £,1,575.58 (includes £67.00 Gift Aid to reclaim) Thanks to all who organised, helped and supported the event.
‘Listening for Pleasure’ Saturday 14 November at 11:30am in Winchburgh Church
Save the date – Christmas Fair Saturday 21st November 10.00am - 1.00pm Winchburgh Church.
The 1st Winchburgh Boys Brigade Meets every Monday in Winchburgh Church at 6.00pm, For further information speak to George Ferguson or Derek Henderson.
Abercorn Pardovan Kingscavil and Winchburgh Parish: Service times and Intimations. 11 October 2026Posted by Billy Taylor on 11th October 2026
Our Service times for Sunday 11 October 26 Kingscavil Church 10.00am, Winchburgh Church 11.30am. All welcome.
Kirk Session meets Tuesday 13 October 2026 at 7.30pm in Winchburgh Church.
Coffee and Chat Friday – 16 October, 10.00am – 12 Noon.
Vivienne Malcolm from Solicitors for Older People at Coffee and Chat 16 October. See poster.
Little Flyers Childcare Nursery at Coffee and Chat 16 October.
The Craft Club meets in Winchburgh Church, Monday 12 October at 1.30pm.
Carers of West Lothian (CoWL) now meeting once a month on the 2nd Friday; next session 14 November 26 at Coffee and Chat
The Winchburgh Welly Walk supporting PMSF UK – 24 October 26
Auldcathie Park at 2.00pm - see poster for details
Craft Fair Total. - £,1,518.18 (includes £63.75 Gift Aid to reclaim) Thanks to all who organised, helped and supported the event.
‘Listening for Pleasure’ Saturday 14 November at 11:30am in Winchburgh Church
Save the date – Christmas Fair Saturday 21st November 10.00am - 1.00pm Winchburgh Church.
The 1st Winchburgh Boys Brigade Meets every Monday in Winchburgh Church at 6.00pm, For further information speak to George Ferguson or Derek Henderson.
Abercorn Pardovan Kingscavil and Winchburgh Parish: Service times and Intimations. 4 October 2026Posted by Billy Taylor on 3rd October 2026
Our Service times for Sunday 4 October 26 Kingscavil Church 10.00am, Winchburgh Church 11.30am. All welcome.
Coffee and Chat Friday – 9 October, 10.00am – 12 Noon. Kirsteen Sullivan, Westminster MP has cancelled the 9th October.
Vivienne Malcolm from Solicitors for Older People at Coffee and Chat 16 October. See poster.
Little Flyers Childcare Nursery at Coffee and Chat 16 October.
MP Kirsteen Sullivan invites you to join her in Winchburgh Community Centre on Tuesday 6th October from 1.30-3,30 for coffee and to chat about the things that matter to you.
Carers of West Lothian (CoWL) now meeting once a month on the 2nd Friday; next session 9 October 26 at Coffee and Chat
Wee Cinema at Winchburgh Saturday 10th October Winchburgh Community Centre see poster for details.
Book Club next meeting is on Tuesday 6th October 26 at 2pm. The Books we are reading are: 25 Library Terrace by Natalie Ferggie and/or The Wartime Book Club by Kate Thompson. All Welcome. Look forward to seeing you.
Ladies Italian Night on Friday 9 October 7.00pm In aid of our Centenary fundraising in St Philomena's Hall. Ladies...come and enjoy a very special Italian night with delicious antipasti, prosecco, pasta and tiramisu! Tickets are £20 each and can be got from Margaret Russell 07719186216.
Save the date – Christmas Fair Saturday 21st November 10.00am - 1.00pm Winchburgh Church.
The 1st Winchburgh Boys Brigade Meets every Monday in Winchburgh Church at 6.00pm, For further information speak to George Ferguson or Derek Henderson.
The Annual Craft Fair on Saturday 10th October 10.30am- 2.30pm in Winchburgh Church and Marquee.
Abercorn Pardovan Kingscavil and Winchburgh Parish: Service times and Intimations. 27 September 2026Posted by Billy Taylor on 26th September 2026
Our Service times for Sunday 27 September 26: Abercorn Church 10.00am, No services in Kingscavil and Winchburgh Churches All welcome.
Communion and Harvest Thanksgiving service Sunday 27 September 2026 in Abercorn church at 10.00am, no services in Kingscavil or Winchburgh churches.
Coffee and Chat Friday – 2 October, 10.00am – 12 Noon. Kirsteen Sullivan, our Westminster MP is coming on the 9th October.
Carers of West Lothian (CoWL) now meeting once a month on the 2nd Friday; next session 9 October 26 at Coffee and Chat
Wee Cinema at Winchburgh Saturday 10th October Winchburgh Community Centre see poster for details.
Book Club next meeting is on Tuesday 6th October 26 at 2pm. The Books we are reading are: 25 Library Terrace by Natalie Ferggie and/or The Wartime Book Club by Kate Thompson. All Welcome. Look forward to seeing you.
Ladies Italian Night on Friday 9 October 7.00pm In aid of our Centenary fundraising in St Philomena's Hall. Ladies...come and enjoy a very special Italian night with delicious antipasti, prosecco, pasta and tiramisu! Tickets are £20 each and can be got from Margaret Russell 07719186216.
Save the date – Christmas Fair Saturday 21st November 10.00am - 1.00pm Winchburgh Church.
The 1st Winchburgh Boys Brigade Meets every Monday in Winchburgh Church at 6.00pm, For further information, please email 1stwinchburghbb.s@gmail.com or speak to Iain Cunningham, George Ferguson or Derek Henderson.
The fundraising group would like to thank everyone for their ongoing support to our fundraising events. Our next event is the Annual Craft Fair on Saturday 10th October 10.30am- 2.30pm in Winchburgh Church and Marquee.
There will be over 20 stalls selling a wide range of unique handcrafted gifts and products. From woodturners, jewellery makers, knitters, sewers and many more, the Fair will have something for everyone. Some stallholders are coming to the area for the first time with some new and unusual crafts and others returning from previous events.
Entry to the Fair is free, so why not pop in for a look and start your Christmas shopping early or enjoy an afternoon out with friends!! A coffee bar will be open all day offering filled rolls, home baking and refreshments.
We are again looking for your support in the form of donations for the home baking stall and coffee bar. If you would like to contribute some baking can you please ensure it is wrapped and priced and can be handed in on the morning.
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.
Abercorn Pardovan Kingscavil and Winchburgh Parish: Service times and Intimations. 20 September 2026Posted by Billy Taylor on 18th September 2026
Our Service times for Sunday 20 September 26 Kingscavil Church 10.00am, Winchburgh Church 11.30am. All welcome.
The funeral of the late Bunty Sommerville, Wednesday 23 September 2026 in West Lothian Crematorium at 1.30pm – Humanist Service
Communion and Harvest Thanksgiving service next Sunday 27 September 2026 in Abercorn church at 10.00am, no services in Kingscavil or Winchburgh churches.
Coffee and Chat Friday – 25 September, 10.00am – 12 Noon. Kirsteen Sullivan, our Westminster MP is coming on the 9th October.
Carers of West Lothian (CoWL) now meeting once a month on the 2nd Friday; next session 9 October 26 at Coffee and Chat
Wee Cinema at Winchburgh Saturday 10th October Winchburgh Community Centre see poster for details.
Book Club next meeting is on Tuesday 6th October 26 at 2pm. The Books we are reading are: 25 Library Terrace by Natalie Ferggie and/or The Wartime Book Club by Kate Thompson. All Welcome. Look forward to seeing you.
Ladies Italian Night on Friday 9 October 7.00pm In aid of our Centenary fundraising in St Philomena's Hall. Ladies...come and enjoy a very special Italian night with delicious antipasti, prosecco, pasta and tiramisu! Tickets are £20 each and can be got from Margaret Russell 07719186216.
MacMillan Cancer Support Fundraiser - Coffee and Cake Friday 25 September 26 10.00am – 4.00pm St. Philomena’s Hall. See Ellen Dobbie
The 1st Winchburgh Boys Brigade Meets every Monday in Winchburgh Church at 6.00pm, For further information, please email 1stwinchburghbb.s@gmail.com or speak to Iain Cunningham, George Ferguson or Derek Henderson.
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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