Active West Lothian

10/09/2026

Met Ben Boatman,

Active Schools Coordinator for the Dean's Cluster

Ben supports - Carmondean PS, Deans CHS, Deans PS, Knightsridge PS, Meldrum PS, Seafield PS

🏠Outside of work: I enjoy playing fives, taking part in parkruns and training for running events. I also really enjoy watching live sport especially . Family is a big part of my life, and I love spending time together on days out.

⭐ Favourite part of the role: Working with primary schools and seeing the difference that sport and physical activity can make to children and young people

😊Why I work in sport: My passion for working in sport has come from my own experiences and the impact sport has had on my life. Being a Games Maker at London 2012 gave me the opportunity to experience first-hand the excitement and positive atmosphere that sport can create. Most importantly, sport has played a big part in my own life, and I want to work in an industry where I can help others experience the same positive impact, opportunities and enjoyment that sport has given me.

🙌 What he's passionate about: I am passionate about giving young people the opportunity to get involved in sport, whether that is through playing, coaching or promoting it, developing their confidence, skills and passion for sport along the way.

🏊 Favourite activity: Football, Darts and Running

🌟 A proud achievement: I was a performer at the London 2012 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony

🏅Programme I'm proud of: The biggest thing for me is seeing young people who have come through our leadership programmes now working within the sport and education industry, whether that’s with Active Schools or as a PE teacher. It’s incredibly rewarding to see the journey they have taken.

🎯 Looking forward to this year: To continue developing and supporting our Young Leaders as they take their first steps towards a career in the sports industry. Ultimately, I want to help them build the skills, experience and confidence they need to progress into a career in sport.

💬 Advice for young people: The best motivation comes from within , Michael Johnson



Sportscotland

10/09/2026

Spaces still available for disability badminton sessions taking place this Wednesday at Bathgate Academy Sports Hall 🏸

🗓 16 Sep
⏰ 6.00 - 8.00pm

👇Find out more on how to sign up for your free come and try session

09/09/2026

Meet Kelly Keogh,

Active Schools Coordinator for the St Margaret's Cluster.
Kelly supports - St Margaret's Academy, Howden St Andrews PS, , St John Ogilvie PS, St Mary's PS, St Ninians PS and St Pauls PS.

🏠Outside of work: I play for a women's 9aside football team and also enjoy playing pickleball.

⭐ Favourite part of the role: I love creating opportunities for pupils to get active, try new sports, build confidence and develop new skills.

🏅Why do you work in sport: I've always enjoyed being active and seeing the positive impact physical activity/sport can have on your mental and physical wellbeing.

🙌 What are you passionate about: As an Active Schools Coordinator, I love seeing pupils grow in confidence, develop new skills and discover activities they really enjoy.

⚽ Favourite activity: Football, pickleball and running.

😊Fun Fact: In 1995, I supported Livingston FC and went to every home and away game and I was a mascot alongside my 2 sisters. Livingston won Division Three title 1995/96.

💬 Advice for young people: "Opportunities Don't Happen, You Create Them"

09/09/2026

09/09/2026

🏉 TURN UP & TRY AT LIVINGSTON RFC! 🏉

Looking for a fun, active and welcoming sport for your child? Come along to our Turn Up & Try session at Livingston Rugby Club! 🙌

👦👧 Boys & girls aged 5–16
📅 Saturday 12th September
⏰ 1:30–2:30pm
📍 Livingston Rugby Club

No experience necessary — just bring yourself and get ready for an afternoon of teamwork, fitness, fun and making new friends! 🏉💪

And that’s not all… stick around afterwards for a 3pm kick-off as our 1st XV take on Corstorphine RFC, followed by live music from 5pm! 🎶🍻

Come along, give rugby a try and see what Livingston RFC is all about!

08/09/2026

This week we said goodbye to some of older girls as they move away to university. Our friendly group meets Mondays at 5.45pm at Linlithgow Cricket Club. Any girls aged 12-18 are welcome to join. Speed doesn’t matter as no one gets left behind.
For more information please reach out to Head Coach, Ian Fyfe [email protected]

08/09/2026

Meet Toni 👋

🏫 Assistant Active Schools & Community Sport Coordinator, ASN Cluster

Toni is one of the newest members of the Active Schools & Community Sport team, supporting young people across Pinewood, Cedarbank, Beatlie and Ogilvie.

Sport has always played a huge part in Toni's life, and she loves being able to help others discover the same enjoyment, confidence and sense of belonging that sport has given her.

⭐ Favourite part of the role Creating opportunities and experiences for young people and seeing their confidence grow through taking part in sport and physical activity.

🙌 What drives me Making sport and physical activity accessible for everyone. Toni is committed to helping break down barriers and ensuring every young person can find an activity where they feel welcome, included and able to thrive.

🏊🏃 Favourite activity Aquathlon (swimming and running)

🌍 Outside of work Sport doesn't stop when the working day ends! Whether she's coaching, training or representing Great Britain in competition around the world, you'll usually find Toni doing something sport-related.

✈️ Something you might not know about me I've flown a plane over the Forth Bridges!

🌟 A proud achievement Toni was selected to support Triathlon Scotland's Women and Girls Programme, helping plan and deliver an event designed to create a positive and welcoming environment for female participants. Being involved in a programme focused on reducing barriers and encouraging more women and girls into sport was a real highlight.

🎯 Looking forward to this year Meeting and working with young people, schools and partners across West Lothian to create positive experiences and memories that will last a lifetime.

💬 Words to live by "Comparison is the thief of joy. Be yourself and have as much fun as you can along the way."

07/09/2026

🌟 MEET THE TEAM!

Say hello to Louis Gallagher, Assistant Active Schools Coordinator 👋🏼

🏫 Supporting: Care Experienced Young People & a focus on mental health within the James Young Cluster

🏅 Favourite part of the role: Working with a brilliant team to inspire more people to get involved in sport & physical activity

💪🏼 Passionate about: I'm really passionate about grassroots sport and how we use sport as a tool for wider outcomes. I really do believe that sport can change lives for the better, so I'm always trying to get that message out there as best I can.

🏄‍♀️ Outside of work: More sport! I enjoy playing and coaching in my spare time. I'm also a big film enthusiast.

🌍 Fun fact: Despite being a very patriotic Scotsman, I was actually born on the Isle of Man.

⭐ Proud moment: Last year, I supported a school Intensive Support Provision as they represented Scotland at Lords Cricket Ground in London for a UK Disability Cricket Festival. It was the first time that a Scottish school had travelled down south for the event and it was a real honour to support the team, many of whom had never been on a plane before!

🚀 Looking ahead: Meeting new people and doing new things. Being one of the newest members of the team (and not being from West Lothian), it's exciting to be exploring a different area and meeting great people along the way.

West Lothian Council

04/09/2026

🌟 MEET THE ACTIVE SCHOOLS TEAM!

Say hello to Graeme Young, Active Schools Coordinator for the West Calder Cluster👋🏼

🏫 Supporting: West Calder Cluster - West Calder HS, Addiewell PS, Calderwood PS, East Calder PS, Kikrnewton PS, Mid Calder PS, Parkhead PS, Woodmuir PS

🏅 Favourite part of the role: The positive impact that sport and physical activity can have on a young person life

💪🏼 Passionate about: I have always been involved in sport myself and want to give others the chance to have the same enjoyment and experiences that I've had

🏄‍♀️ Outside of work: Spending time with my 2 daughters
and wife, watching sport, taking my dog a walk.

🌍 Fun fact: I ran the Abotts Dash race in New York in a Kilt as part of the New York Marathon Festival.

⭐ Proud moment: Seeing numerous young leaders from our Coach Academy programme now returning as young adults working in PE Depts and other roles within Sport and Physical activity in West Lothian

🚀 Looking ahead: Continuing to develop opportunites for young leaders in West Lothain throgh new initiatives and partnerships



Sportscotland West Lothian Council

04/09/2026

🚨 Community Fun Day from 5-7pm today with West Lothian Community Foundation ❤️ ⚽️ 👇

⚽🖤💛 IT’S COMMUNITY FUN DAY – TODAY! 💛🖤⚽

The wait is over — our West Lothian Community Foundation Community Fun Day is happening TODAY! 🎉⚽

Come along before Livingston FC vs Stenhousemuir and join us for an evening packed with football, games, challenges, prizes and plenty of fun for everyone! 🙌

📅 TODAY – Friday 4th September
⏰ 5:00pm – 7:00pm
📍 Community Pitch behind Livingston FC Stadium

There’ll be plenty to get involved in, including:

⚽ Football challenges
🎯 Skills games
🏆 Prizes to be won
🎪 Fun games and activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Something for all ages!

Whether you’re heading to the match or just looking for something fun to do this evening, everyone is welcome to come along! 🖤💛

Bring the family, bring your friends and get involved before the big game! 🦁⚽

📣 NO BOOKING NEEDED — JUST COME ALONG!

We’ll see you from 5PM TODAY! 🎉