3.This has been a long time coming, and it’s great to see improved communication and cooperation moving forward. Together, we’re making sure our communities feel heard and included. 💪💛

2.A big thank you to everyone involved – the council officers, the Showmen’s Guild, and especially Howden Community Council and local residents who raised their concerns so constructively.

2/A wonderful evening celebrating hard work, talent & determination ❤️ So proud of our young people and grateful to the families & staff who support them every step of the way 🤝✨

3/Huge thanks and well done to the organisers and volunteers who kept everything running smoothly despite the weather. A proper credit to the village 💛

2/Brilliant to be at this year’s Gala Day – the rain might have come down in bursts, but it didn’t stop the celebrations. The crowning of the Gala Queen went ahead beautifully, and the skies cleared just in time for the parade!

7. #NotOkay #EndDomesticAbuse #SextortionAwareness #JamesYoungHigh #WestLothian #PoliceScotland #SupportIsHere #SpeakOut #RespectMatters #DSAT #WomensAid

6. 🔹 Women’s Aid Scotland: www.womensaid.scot
🔹 DSAT (Domestic and Sexual Assault Team): www.dsat.org.uk
🔹 Report sextortion or abuse: www.ceop.police.uk

5. Support contacts:
🔹 Police Scotland (non-emergency): 101
🔹 In an emergency, always call 999
🔹 Scotland’s Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 027 1234 – www.sdafmh.org.uk

4. 💬 The session focused on recognising abuse, staying safe online, and knowing where to turn for help.

3. Abuse in any form is never okay. If you or someone you know needs support, please speak up — you are not alone, and help is available.

2. It was a powerful and thoughtful session — and yes, just a wee bit windy outside, as you might spot in the photo! 🌬️

and are heading in the right direction, it’s still going out to the right people and it would be really wonderful to see how far it goes not just to West Lothian but to further afield, so thank you. “