About Us
The West Lothian 50+ Network is a membership organisation of active over fifties run by members for members. We facilitate a wide range of activities with the aim of keeping active in mind and body whilst providing the opportunities to meet new people and combat loneliness and social isolation.
We are managed by a Board of volunteer Trustees elected from our membership. Most of our special interest groups are run by volunteer members, drawing on their extensive skills, experience and interests.
Our Members’ Hub and administrative centre in Bathgate is run by our CEO and two part-time member support officers.
Our main activities include:
Monthly Meetings
Get-togethers for members to socialise and be updated on new activities and Network business. Coffee/tea and biscuits are available. An external speaker is arranged on a range of topics of general interest. Minutes are produced and sent to members.
Holidays
Two to three short coach holidays are organized each year, usually in Spring, early Autumn and Twixmas. Recent holidays have taken members to the Isle of Man, Harrogate and North Yorkshire and the Derbyshire Dales.
Theatre Visits
Arranged by our Theatre group where members have a say in what they would like to see.
Day Trips/Outings
Over the years Network members have visited a very wide range of attractions and attended many diverse events. We now offer a regular, monthly coach trip on the last weekend of each month.
Other Events
Various other events are held throughout the year from dinners and social evenings to musical evenings, craft fairs, coffee mornings and fundraising events.
Group Activites
There are currently around 80 special interest groups including walking groups, exercise groups, language classes, table top games groups, book groups, music and craft groups. Check our groups page for details
Our activities stem from the main aims of the West Lothian 50+ Network:
To develop social, educational and recreational opportunities to help over 50’s remain fit and healthy in mind and body whilst combating social isolation.
To encourage the development of links between organisations in West Lothian that can further these aims.
