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West Lothian author and musician duo launch creative access scheme to engage locals with arts

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Two West Lothian men are launching a new charity to help people access the creative arts.The Scheme was founded by Aidan Martin, Livingston author of memoir ‘Euphoric Recall’, and Mark Deans, an established musician and artist from Livingston.The pair hope to provide people across West Lothian with opportunities and access to the creative arts that they never had when they were coming up in the industry.In the future The Scheme aims to operate as a hub for locals to come and try out new things - like painting, music, writing, and other arts - for free and be given support in developing their skills.It is hoped The Scheme will become a long-standing institution in West Lothian to support locals to get into the arts.Mark Deans said: “Aidan and myself have known each other since we were kids growing up and we reconnected with each other when he asked me to make a cover for his book when it came out two years ago.“West Lothian has been deeply affected by the drugs death crisis in Scotland, particularly areas around Livingston which have suffered quite badly.“Growing up in areas like this, there is nothing to do and nowhere to go, which breeds addiction.

I’m 31 and even now there’s very little for people to do.“With The Scheme we want to create a judgement-free space where people can come and be around like-minded folk and dip their toes into painting, writing, music, and other arts.“There’s a real catharsis to be found in making something creative.”Making its first appearance at West Lothian Pride on Saturday - The Scheme is hoping to drum up support and register interest while it awaits charitable status from the charity commission.Their first event will be a writing workshop in West Lothian College hosted by the pair of

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