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JUNE 2015

Ratho Gala Saturday 13th June from 11.30am

FEATUREs Louise Duncan - “Run for me, dance for me, think of me�

Fiona Shapcott - Kids love Clothes Walk - Blowing the cobwebs away at Blackford Hill

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FEATURE

M essag e fro m t h e e dito r he delightful front cover T design of this month’s Konect is taken from the Ratho

Gala promotional poster – a huge thank you is due to them for letting us use it, and all best wishes for a fantastic gala day on Saturday 13th June. See the article on page 8 for more information on Ratho Gala.

A mixture of short features this month cover a range of causes close to the hearts of local residents – information on a weekend of fundraising and celebration of the life of Balerno’s much-missed Louise Duncan; local events for dementia awareness week this month; a Ratho resident who runs a kids clothing charity; and information on Balerno Music Festival. A big thank you to the readers who have contributed all this information.

All our regular columns are here too, we hope you enjoy the magazine and as usual we are always happy to hear your feedback.

FEATUREs Ratho Gala Tr ibute: Louise Duncan Dementia Awareness Week

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REGULARS Village People Money Matter s Recipe Thought for the Month Walk

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COMPETITIONS & PUZZLES Crossword & Sudoku Kids Puzzles

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COMMUNITY Baler no Cycling Club What’s on Useful Information Baler no Music Festival Clubs & Classes

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Front cover: Artwork from Ratho Gala poster.This year’s King and Queen are Scott Gibbons & Robyn Douglas.

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COMMUNITY

A Royal Gala in Ratho Ratho is one of our smaller villages, but when it comes to their annual Children’s Gala Day, they go all out.

Ratho Gala Committee member Claire Gibson, and this year’s crowner Mary Fairley, tell us why the old Scottish Gala traditions are still important today, and how Ratho makes it work in the 21st century.

The old traditions are still relevant –––– What makes the Gala is the children. Seeing them enjoying it, all dressed up and part of the parade is a massive deal for everyone in the village - whether it’s your child or not!

Mary has had three generations of her family in the Royal Party including a Queen, Crown Bearer and Lady in Waiting. Mary decorated her house with an arch and flowers to proudly show that her children were involved. Parents of this year’s Royal Party will be doing exactly the same.

Mary remembers her son introducing the ‘100s club’ - a monthly prize draw, which for the last 30 years has been the Gala’s main source of fundraising each year. Typically - Mary herself has never won a penny!

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Making old traditions work in 2015 –––– We typically have the same roles in

the Royal Party every year, but this year, due to the increased number of P1 children, we’ve introduced a new role of ‘Maid of Honour’ and increased the number of ‘Page Boys’ and ‘Knights’. We felt it was important that every P1 child gets an opportunity to be included - rather than some being left out. It is their Gala after all.

The ceremony follows the same format and scripts each year, but this year we’re updating the Herald’s speech so the children can relate to it. And what’s more - our Herald this year is a girl. Previous it’s always been a boy.

Mary shares some of the other traditions for the Gala which have not been continued…”it used to be a whole week of activities - with more races and events for the children, and a few for the rest of us too. We had a pram race along the canal - stopping at each pub along the way!! There was even a race for old folks! We used to jump the canal too and race rubber ducks down it using a hose from a fire engine. After the Gala we used to dance at night with an accordion player.”

Letting the children shape their Gala –––– This year we asked the

children to pick the theme for the Gala and encouraged them to think about how they can bring the theme to life. They chose animals, and to have animal themed music for their entrances at the ceremony - so that will really spice things up!

What would you say to someone who hasn’t been to the Gala before? –––– Mary and Claire

both agreed people should come along and see the Gala for themselves.

Everyone in Ratho, and neighbouring towns too, is welcome to join us on Saturday 13 June. The parade will be leaving Ratho Church at 11.30, with the crowning ceremony in Ratho (Bottom) Park at 12.30 followed by many other events and fun to be had for the whole family.

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TRIBUTE

Louise Duncan “Run for me, dance for me, think of me” Louise Duncan was always someone with time, a smile and a welcome for everyone she met. Her five years as Minister at Balerno Parish Church established her as one of the best known and most loved people in the community.

She was involved in so many different aspects of village life – from the creation and running of the Mill café, to the setting up of Balerno Village Screen, to development of the Palm dementia group, to active participation in the local schools as mum and chaplain and encouragement of fair trade days, music festivals and Christmas tree festivals. In her (rare) leisure time, her two passions were running and dancing – whether training for marathons or dancing to Abba, she loved doing things that helped her engage with people as well as feeling active and free.

Louise’s untimely death aged 41 from a rare form of bone cancer has left a huge void in her family’s life and that of the community’s. Her funeral was attended by over 1200 people – a tribute to her personal impact on those local and from much wider afield. Both Louise and her family were always grateful for the care given to her by the Marie Curie Hospice who looked after her during her illness and where she died on 17 February. Her family are keen both to celebrate Louise’s life and raise money for the ongoing work undertaken by Marie Curie.

In light of Louise’s own words in the video that she recorded for her service: “Run for me, dance for me, think of me”, they are organising a weekend of celebration and fundraising on 21-23 August 2015.

Everyone is warmly encouraged to come along and take part in a weekend that promises to be fabulous and fun. While final details of the weekend are still being worked out, the planned programme currently includes: Friday 21 August –––– an evening of cinema to include family films and a Late Night Party Film with Cocktails.

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Louise Duncan Saturday 22 August –––– a team relay run event with three stages of very different lengths (one very short!) – prizes for the team with the youngest and oldest combined ages and for the team that raises the most money.

A coffee morning at St Josephs.

A disco and ceilidh evening for all ages. Ticket price to include food.

Sunday 23 August –––– A service of celebration and praise at Balerno Parish church – everyone of all ages and walks of faith warmly welcomed.

A community picnic lunch in the grounds of the church – come along and share a meal with friends and new acquaintances!

There will also be a silent auction running over the weekend – prizes include signed football shirts; gourmet meals and afternoon teas and much much more.

Any donations of prizes are also really welcome – please contact the organising team.

Details of how to find out more about the event, the silent auction and how to contact the organisers will be found on the website – www. runformedanceforme.org.uk which will be set up soon or in the meantime from the office of Balerno Parish Church.

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“Let’s talk about dementia”

The theme of this year’s Alzheimer’s Scotland Dementia Awareness Week is “Let’s talk about Dementia” during this week local events and activities are being held to raise awareness and help overcome the stigma of dementia.

The local dementia group PALM are inviting people to come along to have a coffee, cake and blether at one of their three local events. At these events you will be able to find out more about dementia including how to become a “Dementia Friend” and contribute to the Pentland Dementia Friendly Communities Project.

Over the last year the local PALM group who run a successful cafe for people with Dementia and their Carers has embarked on the Dementia Friendly Communities Project for the Pentland areas of Currie, Balerno and Juniper Green. Supported

by Alzheimer’s Scotland & the City of Edinburgh Initiative “Making Edinburgh Dementia Friendly” they are hoping to develop various local initiatives

to support people with dementia and to make sure that they remain part of the community rather than being excluded.

This can only happen with the interest and support of local people. At the three events they are hoping to hear people’s stories, listen to their concerns and gather their ideas about what needs to be done to make our communities more dementia friendly.

The events are open to all, if you have dementia yourself, are a carer, have a friend with dementia or if you meet people with dementia in your day to day life in a shop, local business or club come along and share your experiences and ideas.

The three information events are being held on: Saturday May 30th in Currie Rugby Club at Balerno Gala Day 2pm-4pm; Thursday June 4th in Currie Library Community Room 10am-5pm and Friday June 5th in The Mill @ St Joseph’s Balerno 10am-1pm.

For more information on Pentland Dementia Friendly Communities project or the PALM café contact Kay Latimer palmpentlands@ gmail.com or go to the website www. dementiafriendlypentlands.org.uk

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by Suzanne Green

Kids Love Clothes Fiona Shapcott lives in Ratho with her dog Maisie. She has always had a desire to recycle and re-use, and to help others.

Several years ago Fiona organised a “clothes swap”, telling her friends to bring along any unwanted clothing. “It was a free for all!” says Fi. “There was a lot left over, which I took to a charity shop.”

Fiona noticed that charity shops don’t always have a lot of kids’ clothing, yet many parents struggle to afford new clothes for their children – especially considering how quickly kids grow. She knew that most mums are happy to pass on clothing their children have outgrown, often in “nearly new” condition. An idea started to formulate.

In late 2009 Fi set up “Kids Love Clothes” with the help of a friend. The idea is simple: Parents donate clothing their children no longer need, and volunteers sort it according to sex and age. Then, responding to referrals from local health visitors, social workers and other professionals, the initiative provides children with a wardrobe’s worth of clothes. Items are ironed, then neatly folded and packed into stylish gift bags and, where possible, a warm jacket and pair of shoes is included. Often an age-appropriate book and a small toy are added to the bags.

“I can honestly say that 100% of the families who receive these gift bags appreciate being given beautifully presented, well cared for clothes,” comments an Edinburgh health visitor. “They feel that there is dignity and a value placed on them and their children, which they often don’t experience.”

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Fiona Shapcott (left) and Julie Thomson Photos by Suzanne Green would soon be moving house. Just half an hour into the conversation Julie had caught the vision for Kids Love Clothes! A graphic designer, she offered to revamp the website. “Having Jules on board has been wonderful,” says Fi. “She has the ability to temper me without knocking the wind out of my sails!”

In the autumn of 2013, a Ratho farmer offered to rent Fiona a secure building at a reasonable rate, and she and Julie transferred all of the donated clothes and shoes. Kids Love Clothes acquired registered charity status, and key people joined the team, including an accountant, an events manager and a driver. To date the charity has provided more than 1,500 gift bags to children (0-10 years) from families across Edinburgh and the Lothians.

The charity is currently organising an “Ironathon” to be held at Edinburgh’s International Climbing Centre on 5 September. Twenty-five men and women will iron 50 bags of clothing, providing 50 children with a wardrobe! The sponsored volunteers will each raise a minimum of £100. “If everyone raises £300,” says Fi, “that will mean a total of 7.5 thousand pounds, and Gift Aid will take it up to just under £10,000!”

To find out more about this event or Kids Love Clothes, email Fiona at: info@kidsloveclothes.co.uk

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In previous articles we have emphasised the tax advantages of contributing to a Personal Pension Plan (PPP) i.e. a £100 investment will only cost you £80 if you are a basic tax payer and only £60 if you are a higher tax payer.

We have also emphasised the tax efficiency of investing in New Individual Savings Accounts (NISA). Some readers have asked what to do if they have invested the maximum allowed into their PPP and their NISA. A possible answer is Venture Capital Trusts (VCT).

What is a Venture Capital Trust?

VCTs were introduced in 1995. They provide generous tax incentives to encourage individuals to invest in smaller companies listed on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM).

Tax Reliefs Investors must be individuals aged 18 or over and a UK resident to qualify for the tax relief of 30%. This brings the initial cost of say a £10000 investment down to only £7000. In addition dividends are tax free and there is no Capital Gains Tax when you come to sell. You must hold the shares for five years or the tax relief is clawed back. Obviously, VCTs should be considered as long term investments.

Conclusions Although VCTs can include investment in wellknown companies such as Majectic Wines, they should be considered higher risk. It is because of this higher risk the Government allows the very generous tax concessions. However, for the right investor they offer a highly efficient method of diversifying a portfolio and a potential source of valuable tax free dividend income.

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The Wheel Specialist

To the rescue! The Wheel Specialist in Edinburgh are on a mission to save and spice-up the wheels of local residents.

Local Edinburgh couple Craig & Julia Gott decided to take on the running of the local branch after their friends (also a couple who run the Newcastle branch) pointed them in the right direction.

The Wheel Specialist is able to take scuffed, scratched and corroded alloy wheels, and through highly specialist and perfected processes, they are able to restore them back to factory fresh looking condition. In addition to this, they offer a whole host of services and repairs for wheels. In short, if it’s to do with your wheels, see The Wheel Specialist.

Recognising the potential of the business, Craig & Julia were also excited by the prospect of being able to offer a service whereby customers can drop-off their vehicles and pick them back up with “wow-factor wheels” within the same day.

Craig Gott said, “We’ve seen the business go from strength to strength over the last few months,

and now that we can also refurbish Diamond Cut wheels the demand seems to be increasing every week”. It would seem that for the former hotelier duo, making the move to The Wheel Specialist was a “wheely” good one!

The process involves stripping the wheel back to bare metal before shotblasting and hand sanding.

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BALERNO’S CYCLING CLUB

Fietsclub BalernO A group of local cycling enthusisasts got together last year in an informal group, and a new Balerno cycling club evolved.

They meet most Sundays at 8.30am for a spin – a quick email to members at the end of the week establishes who is available, and the ride is tailored to suit whoever is coming. On days when there is a larger turnout they may split up and do two rides for different ability levels.

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Various events and club excursions are planned for this year. Sean Baty, the STV weatherman is doing a charity cycle across Scotland in June (http:// pedalforscotland.org/2015/04/sean-batty-to-cyclefrom-coast-to-coast-in-stv-appeal-challenge/), and will pass through Balerno on the 13th. Fietsclub Balerno will ride out to Carnwath then ride back into Balerno with him where there will be a reception event, with some accompanying fundraising for the charity (https://www.justgiving.com/seanbatty2015/).

For more information on Fietsclub Balerno please contact Allan Jackson at jacksonallan74@gmail.com

And the name? “Fietsclub” means Cycle Club in Dutch. A couple of group members are Dutch, and, discussing over a beer a cycling race in Flanders that is notorious for bad weather, it seemed appropriate to give the club a Dutch name to celebrate the bad weather in common!

Fietsclub Balerno recently got sponsorship for an official kit. They are very grateful to the following local businesses for their sponsorship: Just Bike Repairs (Juniper Green) www.justbikerepairs. co.uk, Malleny Mortgate Solutions www.

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Interiors feature

Home improvement ideas from EKCO for under £5,000 Picture it. Your home needs spruced up but like Shakin’ Stevens and Rosemary Clooney you don’t have time to fix your shingles.

Not only that but the tap in the bathroom leaks the handle being held in place by an elastic hair tie you’ve ‘borrowed’ from your daughter’s bedroom, the kitchen cupboard door hinges are getting worn and the garden shed needs a coat of something that ‘does what it says on the tin.’ Maybe it’s time to call in a professional but they’re so expensive aren’t they? Not necessarily. Here are a few ideas from EKCO for investing in some home improvements for under £5,000.

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Free up some attic space – If you need more space in your attic but currently have a water tank slap-bang in middle then why not replace your old boiler with a new-fangled combiboiler? The price for having a new combi fitted varies so shop around but you will get plenty of change from your budget – enough in fact to floor your attic as well.

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Fit new bifold doors – If you currently have traditional sliding patio doors that have seen better days you could replace them with

bifolds. Aluminium bifold frames come in up to 150 different colours to suit your style of décor – inside and out! The real beauty however, is that they open up fully to remove any barriers to your garden and flood your home with light and air. For busy people the other good news is that they’re virtually maintenance free and guaranteed for 20 years. The cost of fitting bifold doors to replace a standard two door patio aperture would be just under £5k including the bottle of chilled champagne you can sip while you admire your garden from your lounge.

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Kitchen makeover – Depending on the area you have available you will get anything from two or three top quality units and decent appliances to a larger reasonably priced budget kitchen for your money. If you have a fairly large kitchen already you could look at replacing the doors, drawer fronts and even perhaps the worktops while keeping the existing carcasses.

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En-suite – Fed up with having to get to the bathroom before your teenagers? Then you could turn a dead space into an en-suite. A reasonable shower with a walk in cubicle, new toilet suite, tiling a flooring can be fitted for your budget. It will be like a holiday in itself and you may have some cash left over to buy an extra couple of loo rolls!

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Recipe from Hopetoun Farm Shop

Lady Hopetoun’s Easy Lamb Chops As we eagerly anticipate the delivery of fresh Spring lamb from our Estate to our butchery in June here’s a very simple recipe for lamb chops as supplied by Lady Hopetoun. By choosing fresh local lamb you need to do very little to the meat create a delicious meal in minutes.

Ingredients 3 large or 4 medium lamb chops per person English mustard Brown Sugar Method: Pre­heat the grill to the highest temperature. Place the chops on a grill tray. Spread a thin layer of mustard over each chop and then sprinkle with brown sugar (a small pinch per chop.

Grill the chops for 3 minutes (pink), 4 minutes (medium), or 5 minutes (very well done). Remove from the grill and turn the chops over. Spread the other side of the chops with mustard and sprinkle over the sugar making sure plenty of the sugar goes on the fatty part. Return to the grill and cook for a further 3, 4 or 5 minutes depending on how well you like your lamb cooked. 3 minutes a side results in a pink chop with crispy fat. Best served with dauphinoise potatoes or mashed potatoes, broccoli and sliced mushrooms fried in butter.

Lady Hopetoun’s Easy Lamb Chops Fresh lamb sourced direct from the Hopetoun Estate is available all year around at the butchery within Hopetoun Farm Shop. Spring lamb is due to come in towards the end of June.

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shows that a fathers’ involvement with his child is hugely important for the child’s development and for their educational success.

Talking about the school day, helping with homework and supporting activities at school mean that your child is more likely to do well at school.

It’s Father’s Day this month!

by Pat Banfill

Playing sensitively with your child at 2 years affects their security at 10 and their adjustment and self esteem at 16. Being willing to comfort them when they are small will help them to get on better with other children when they are older.

Fathers who don’t live with their children but have good contact help their children to feel special and affirmed, impart information and knowledge and build the child’s self esteem and ability to get on with others.

When it comes to being a good father, only one word matters…relationship.

Just a few thoughts to encourage Dads . Not that doing all this will guarantee lots of cards on Father’s Day, but it might help!

Capture the heart of this and you will not only enjoy your children but you will give them a security that will last a lifetime. A growing body of evidence

Pat Banfill, Pastoral Assistant, St Mungo’s Church Balerno. www.stmungos.org

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WALK

by Karen Murray Walk distance: 4.25 km Time: 1.25 hrs (unless you dawdle to look at the views) Ascent: 137m Terrain: woodland & grassy paths – can be muddy

How lucky we are living where we do – not only are we blessed with stunning scenery all around, we also live on the outskirts of a city populated with fabulous parks and hills.

It’s easy to dismiss going into the city to walk but you would be missing some great panoramic vistas.

A busy day rushing into the city to run errands, drop children off, fail to find some street parking, resort to an extortionate car park and manage to take 20 minutes to actually find a space…equals the need for a brisk yomp over the hills on the way home.

So one reluctant daughter and I parked up on Braid Road (Morningside area) and headed into the wooded glen of the Hermitage of Braid Nature Reserve and followed one of the many paths through the woods and over the hill.

Turn left by the map board to follow the narrower path that heads through the trees along the left side of the Braid Burn. There’s a pretty doocot uphill on the left - thought to date to the late 17th century, it has 1,965 nest-holes. The path eventually re-joins the main route on the other side of the burn. Next comes Hermitage House - a splendid piece of eighteenth century architecture, once the home of Charles Gordon of Cluny. These days it is a visitor centre for the glen.

Immediately after the house the path forks. We took the left branch that runs beneath the right side of the building and then climbs steeply amongst the trees. Another right turn followed immediately by a left via a stile and you reach an open grassy area.

Head directly across towards the mast on Blackford Hill where you come to a gap in a stone wall.

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Through the gap turn left and fork right onto a narrower path which cuts around the flank of the hill with a steep unprotected drop on the left. Now you really get a view – Edinburgh Castle, the Old Town, Arthur’s Seat and Salisbury Crags.

The ground becomes grassy here. To the right you climb more steeply towards the Royal Observatory complex. Bear right and you reach the trig point on the summit. Blackford is one of the seven hills on which Edinburgh is famously built and the views are stunning. We enjoyed the quintessential Scottish weather of four seasons in one day (literally) so we didn’t linger to enjoy the view too much as we were ‘enjoying’ some horizontal rain at that particular moment!

Heading back towards the Observatory, turn right before you reach it crossing both a tarred and a grassy and aim towards the left edge of the prominent Corbie’s Crag - a miniature crag and tail.

The path then heads back down through the gorse and bears right into the woods. There are so many different paths you can take here that there is plenty of variety for subsequent wanderings. However we turned right to follow the main path upstream back to the Hermitage of Braid to return to the car on Braid Road.

A great way to blow away the cobwebs after a busy day and get the mind back on track.

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and Useful Information Monday 1st June Breeding Birds Survey Help the Pentland Rangers survey for breeding birds on the heather moorland. A great survey for those who enjoy an early rise in the morning. Location: Bonaly Country Park. Time: 6:30 - 8:30am. Booking essential, contact Pentland Hills Regional Park Service on 0131 529 2401. Bring: Sturdy footwear and waterproofs. Cost: Free.

Saturday 13th June Balerno Farmers’ Market Main Street (pedestrianised), Balerno, 9am – 1pm.

Sunday 14th June Get Hooked - Fishing Event Join the Pentland Ragners for a fun filled day at Harlaw reservoir, learning about what’s involved in fishing and how you can play your part. Learn how to tie a fly, how to cast a rod ....... Not to mention try the freshly caught fish cooked on the bbq. Drop in session at Harlaw House Visitor Centre from 10:30am – 15:00pm. Cost: free. Suitable for children over 5 years old. For more information contact the Pentland Hills Regional Park Service on 0131 529 2401.

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Saturday 27th June

Currie Library

Juniper Green Farmer’s Market Juniper Green Village Hall, Juniper Park Road at the end of Baberton Avenue. 9am – 1pm.

210 Lanark Road West, Currie EH14 5NX T: 0131 529 5609 E: currie.library@edinburgh.gov.uk Opening times: Mon & Wed: 1- 8pm | Tues, Thurs & Fri: 10am-5pm | Saturday: 10am-5pm.

Balerno Village Screen JUNE: Friday 19th June: As part of the Edinburgh Festival of Cycling: Rising from Ashes [12] 7.30pm Saturday 20th June: The Theory of Everything [12A] 7pm Tickets available at www.balernovillagescreen.com, The Mill Cafe and Balerno Post Office. Venues: The Ogston Hall and St.Joseph’s Hall, Balerno.

Programme and timings subject to change. Please check website for details.

Ratho Library 6 School Wynd, Ratho EH28 8TT T: 0131 333 5297 E: ratho.library@edinburgh.gov.uk Find us on Facebook, Ratho library.

Opening times: Mon & Wed 1-8pm | Tues, Thurs & Fri 10am-5pm | Sat 10am-5pm.

Regular events at Ratho Library (for fortnightly and monthly events please contact the library for this month’s dates): Mon: Knit and Natter, weekly 2 to 4pm Chatter Books, for 8 to 12 year olds 3.45 to 4.45pm (first Monday of the month) Wed: Glitz Lit Girls, P6 to S2 weekly 6 to 6.45pm

Duke of Edinburgh, weekly 14+ 6.45 to 7.30pm Thur: Book and a Blether, adults. Book chat and coffee. Fortnightly

Bookbug, weekly 0 to 4 years, 10.15 to 11am Fri: Library Link, fortnightly, 10.30 to 12.00

Tiger Tales, crafts and stories 4 to 8 years +

parents. Fortnightly Sat: Children’s Craft Club, fortnightly 2 to 2.45pm.

Craft and Chat Adults Club, bring your own

project. Fortnightly 3 to 4.30pm Bookbugs Bookbug delivers free story, song and rhyme sessions for babies, toddlers and pre-school children in local libraries, working in partnership with the Scottish Book Trust.

© Martin McKillop Photography.

Our Adult Colouring Group has been launched and we had a great time chatting and colouring! Call the library for times, and come along and join in the fun!

Currie Fair 2015 This year Currie Fair will be held on Saturday 5th September, 12.30-4pm at Pentland View Park. Get in touch if you would like to have a stall, or if you or your group have some talent and want to be on our stage or if you are keen to help organise the event. patricialumsden@yahoo.co.uk 07810 013172.

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library information Balerno Library 1 Main Street, Balerno, EH14 7EQ T: 0131 529 5500 E: balerno.library@edinburgh.gov.uk Opening times: Mon & Wed: 1- 8pm | Tues & Fri: 10am -5pm | Saturday: 10am-2pm.

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Community

2015 Music Festival at a Glance The Balerno Music Festival 23rd September to 11th October 2015

The Festival, which returns for its 8th year, is community run and is held at a variety of venues within Balerno Village. Folk and classical concerts and workshops for all the family. Full programmes are on our website www.balernomusicfestival.org. uk with order forms to buy tickets. Tickets may

also be bought at the Balerno Farmers Market every 2nd Saturday of the month or at the Balerno Parish Church Office weekdays open from 9 to 12.

For more information visit our web site at www. balernomusicfestival.org.uk or contact: Margaret Logan 0131 449 2255 or Ray Wyper 0131 449 2956.

Wed 23rd September 1.30 - 10.00

Dinner Discussion with Paul Stubbings

St Joseph’s Hall

A night at the shows with Balerno Theatre Company

Parish Church

7.30-9.00

Pentland Singers - Music for a new Century

Parish Church

7.30-11.30+

Cabaret and Dance tribute act ABBA A Revival

Bowling Club

7.30-9.30

Whiplash with Balerno Village Screen

Ogston Hall

7.30-9.30

Tourie Band

Parish Church

9.30-11.00

Young Musicians Concert

Parish Church

9.30-12.00

Coffee and Snacks at the Mill

St Joseph’s Hall

1.00-1.45

Music Workshop with Fun Time Harmonies

Ogston Hall

2.30-4.00

Children’s Concert with Big Pete

Bowling Club

Purves Puppets

St Joseph’s Hall

9.30-2.00

Coffee & Snacks at The Mill

St Joseph’s Hall

12.30-1.30

Music @ The Mill

St Joseph’s Hall

7.30-9.30

Borders Big Band

Parish Church

8.00-11.00

Folk Concert with Alistair McDonald and Sangsters

Bowling Club

9.00-10.00

Farmers’ Market

Main Street

9.00-1.00

The Mill Cafe

St Joseph’s Hall

9.30-12.00

Festival Busk 2014

Main Street

2.00-4.00

Into the Woods with Balerno Village Screen

Ogston Hall

2.30-5.00

Open Folk Music Session

Grey Horse

6.00-7.00

Hot Fork Supper

St Joseph’s Hall

7.30-9.30

Gala Concert - A Night at the Opera

Parish Church

7.30-9.30

Northern Soul with Balerno Village Screen

Ogston Hall

9.30-10.30

Reception

St Joseph’s Hall

10.00-11.15

Festival Praise

Parish Church

7.30-11.00

Jazz Party

St Joseph’s Hall

Fri 25th September 7.30-8.30 Sat 26th September

Fri 2nd October

Sat 3rd October

Sun 4th October 2.00-4.00 Tues 6th - Fri 9th October

Fri 9th October

Sat 10th October

Sun 11th October

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Sports, Hobbies, Learning, Support Groups & more...

BABERTON 172nd Pentland Scouts (Baberton)

BALERNO Wildfire Explorer Scouts Meet in Balerno High School. Fridays 7.15 - 9.15pm. 14 – 18yrs.

Contact: Gordon Simpson 0131 477 3116.

Email leaders@wildfire-explorers.org.uk

DadZone At St Mungo’s Church, Ladycroft. Saturdays 9 -10.30am for Dads and male carers and their 0-4 year olds. Toys crafts, refreshments.

Dates for 2014: 30 Aug, 4 Oct, 1Nov, 13 Dec. All welcome. For more info email balernodadzone@gmail.com or search Facebook for the online group.

Balerno Monday Club Non-denominational club for over 55s. Our meetings are held in St Joseph’s Centre at Balerno Parish Church at 2pm on the first and third Mondays of the month from September to May. Different speakers, activities and outings each session, please contact the Club for syllabus details.

Beginners Yoga Classes No experience needed (18+) - £6 per class Monday 8.30pm at Balerno Scout Hall Tuesday 8pm at Gibson Craig Hall, Lanark Road, Currie Wednesday 7.45pm at Forth View Crescent Scout Hall, Currie Monday 6pm at Juniper Green Village Hall Any questions please contact Monica on karmayoga@btinternet.com Tel: 07986 600432.

Balerno Girls’ Brigade Ogston Hall in Balerno Parish Church Tuesdays 6.30 - 7.30pm. Contact Marion Milne on 0131 449 4441 or email marion724@talktalk.net

51st Pentland Scouts (Balerno) Beavers, Cubs, Scouts Various evenings, Balerno Scout Hall. Contact John Henderson on 07941 637262

Currie Rugby Football Club Malleny Park Minis (P1-7) Sundays 10.30am - 12pm. Contact 0131 449 2432 www.currierugby.org

Pentland Caledonia Pipes and Drums Balerno Community Centre Every Friday 7pm-9.30pm. New members welcome.

Free tuition on pipes or drums Phone 0131 4495133.

Balerno Village Nursery Balerno Community Centre Available 8am - 6pm, 5 days a week. Preschool play from age 2 years Breakfast / Afterschool Club up to 8 years. Full or part time childcare Call 0131 451 5756

Pilates Classes Balerno Parish Church - Mondays 7.30 - 8.30pm - Intermediate/Advanced 8.30 - 9.30pm - Beginners/Post Beginners Contact Judi on 07716 830905 or judithrintoulpilates@hotmail.com KONECT

Balerno Footsteps 4 Fitness Mondays 10am at Balerno High School Riverside Café Alternative Thursdays 10am at Balerno High School Riverside Café Alternative Fridays 10am at Balerno Parish Church Hall Contact 0131 477 7733. www.bf4f.org.uk

Adult daytime swim club Balerno High School Contact Balerno Community Education Office on 0131 477 7733 for more info.

Pentland Art Club Meet at Balerno High School Art Room Every Thursday 7.30 - 9.30pm Demonstrations, speakers, work evenings; All mediums; New members welcome. Please contact E Thomson on 0131 333 4662.

Pentland Flower Club Drama Studio, Balerno High School First Friday of the month at 7pm (excluding January, February, July and August); Visitors and new members are always welcome.

Contact Lis Daly on 0131 442 2146.

Children’s swim scheme Balerno High School Tues, Wed and Fri pm; Sat and Sun am. Contact Balerno Community Education Office 0131 477 7733 for more info.

Compass Playgroup Dean Park Primary Pre-School Centre. 2-5 years, wide variety of activities. Mon to Thurs (school term time only) 9:00am - 11.45am.

Lunch Club and Transfer Service to Dean Park Nursery. Call 0131 449 4530 (during opening hours) for more information or email info@compassplaygroup.com

Balerno Baby and Toddler Group Balerno Parish Church Hall 3 Johnsburn Road, Balerno, EH14 7DN. For children 0-5 years and their carers. Term-time Thursdays 9.30 - 11.30am.

Balerno Parish Church Guild Balerno Parish Church New Hall First and third Wednesdays (commencing October) at 7.30pm Varied syllabus with many interesting speakers; Tea/coffee is served at the end of the meeting. New members and visitors warmly welcomed

Balerno Folk Club Held on the last Tuesday of each month in Balerno Bowling Club Doors open 8pm; Evening begins 8.20pm; Guest artist on stage at 8.30pm; Members and guests welcome. For further info contact Morag Dunbar on 0131 449 5014 or John Stirling on 0131 449 3456.

Balerno SWRI Balerno Community Centre 7.30pm First Tuesday of every month (except July & August). We usually have a speaker but we also have “in house” evenings; There is usually some business to be discussed and we enjoy a “cuppa” whilst chatting; New members or visitors welcome, just come along

Minis @St Mungo’s Group for babies and toddlers with their carers on term time.

Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10 - 11.30am in St Mungo’s church building, Ladycroft, Balerno; All welcome. For more information see www.stmungos.org

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Please contact 0131 449 3510 or 0131 445 2945 for more info or email patricia.shearer@edinburgh.gov.uk

CURRIE

Currie & District Local History Society

Sarah’s Fitness Currie High School Cardio Dance Mix Mondays 6.30-7.15pm £4 per class.

Kettle Class Mondays 7.15-8pm. £4.50 per class. Sarah’s fitness.

Tel 07540 894287 or email sarahhardie@hotmail.co.uk

Chat’n’ Chill for S1-S6 Teenage Café Church Gibson Craig Hall, Lanark Road West Currie. Games, Café, Chat.

Every second Friday 4-6 pm. Contact Viola on 07806 806920 for more info.

Currie Youth Club Various activities and facilities available including Gym Teds for childern Sound and Music room; Youth club facilities Sports hall Playgroup Lunch club and Football teams. See http://cyc.smartchange.org

Arts & Crafts Group Art Room 1, Currie Community High School Thursdays 7.15 - 9pm - from 18th September to 27th November (except 16th October). We are a small, friendly group (of all ages) and new members will be made very welcome. £35 for the 10-week term or £5 per session, if paid on the night. Fee covers all materials, equipment and refreshments. For more information please email: phoenixarts@hotmail.com or tel: 07934 495488.

Bridge Club Meetings in Gibson Craig Hall on Mondays at 1:30pm, September to June. For more information contact the Secretary on 0131 449 3527.

Coffee and Craft Currie High School, Sun Room Mon 7 - 9pm Bring your own craft and share your knowledge and experience with other crafters and perhaps learn something new. All welcome. £2.00 per night; Refreshments are included.

Air Cadets 2463 (Currie & Balerno) Squadron Forthview Crescent Mon and Thu 7-9.30pm. 0131 449 7449 for more info.

Currie Playgroup Currie Baptist Church Hall Preschool play from age 2 years Mon-Fri, 8.45 - 11.45am (term time) £6.50 per child per morning Wraparound and Lunch Club for children attending Currie Nursery Wrap around £5.00; Lunch club £2.00 See www.currieplaygroup.co.uk

42nd Pentland Scout Group Currie Forth View Crescent, Currie Cubs Monday 6.15 – 7.45pm. Call Andrew 07876567552.

Scouts Monday 7.45 – 9.15pm. Call Ross 07729714445.

Beavers Friday 6.30 – 7.30pm. Call Martin 07752182793. www.42ndpentland.scoutsites.org.uk

Currie SWRI Meet in the Gibson Craig Hall, Lanark Road West, Currie On the second Tuesday of each month (except July and August) at 7.15pm. New members and visitors welcome

Boys Brigade - 65th Edinburgh (Currie) Company Gibson Craig Hall, Lanark Road West Currie Anchors (Boys P2 & P3) - Thursday 6 - 7pm Juniors (Boys P4, P5 & P6) - Thursday 7 - 8.30pm Company/Seniors (Boys P7 - S6) - Friday 7 - 9.15pm For further info contact Jim Webber on 0131 451 5112

Messy Church at Currie Kirk Usually the last Friday of the month 2 - 3.30pm for children from Pram to Primary age, accompanied by an adult. Crafts, stories, games and fun. Please register through www.curriekirk.org or currie_kirk@btconnect.com Tel 0131 451 5141.

Currie Baby and Toddler Group Gibson Craig Hall Friday 9.30 - 11.30am (term time only). Adults £2.00; Kids go free Parents/Grandparents/Carers/Childminders are all very welcome; Snack provided for the kids and tea and coffee for the adults Loads of space to play

Balerno and District Ramblers Midweek Group meets on a Wednesday at Currie Library Car Park, Lanark Rd West 9.15am for 9.30am start. Contact K Gordon 0131 449 2534 or A Blyth 0131 629 3644. Saturday and Sunday Group meets at Pentland View Carpark, Currie, at 8.45am for 9am start. Contact E Scroggie on 0131 441 1666.

Book Group Currie Library First Wednesday of each month at 7.00pm.

Beginners Yoga Classes No experience needed (18+) - £6 per class Tuesday 8pm at Gibson Craig Hall, Lanark Road, Currie Wednesday 7.45pm at Forth View Crescent Scout Hall, Currie Monday 6pm at Juniper Green Village Hall Monday 8.30pm at Balerno Scout Hall Any questions please contact Monica, email: karmayoga@btinternet. com Tel: 07986 600432

Corner Cafe Book Club At the Corner Cafe, 120 Lanark Road West, Currie Meet 27th of every month at 7.45. Informal friendly group, all welcome, we read a mixture of classics and popular books. £3 per session.

JUNIPER GREEN

The Octagon Club

Pilates Classes

For Adults with Special Needs and Learning Difficulties Meets in Gibson Craig Hall, Lanark Road West, Currie, 7 - 9pm on Wednesday Evenings from mid September until June for table tennis, snooker, badminton, table games, “tuck shop” etc.

Contact Alastair Hardie on 0131 453 3556

Juniper Green Parish Church - Thursdays 7.30 - 8.30pm - Post Beginners/Intermediate 8.30 - 9.30pm - Beginners class Contact Judi on 07716 830905 or judithrintoulpilates@hotmail.com

Baby Group Currie Library Thursdays 2.00 - 3.30pm Come along for an informal tea or coffee and chat with other parents and babies. 50p per week.

Karate Currie High School; Mondays 7.30 - 9pm Adults and Children over 6 years.

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Meetings Mondays at 7.30 in the Gibson-Craig Hall in Currie Visitors welcome; For further information contact Douglas N Lowe on 0131 449 4349 or douglaslowe51@btinternet.com

Juniper Green Nursery Playgroup Juniper Green Community Centre (Village Hall) 1 Juniper Park Road EH14 5DX. Contact 07948 554889 or see website at www.junipergreenplaygroup.vpweb.co.uk

31st Pentland Scouts (Juniper Green) 45 Lanark Road West, Currie Beavers - Wed 6.30pm Cubs - Mon 7.00pm Cubs - Tues 6.30pm Scouts - Fri 7.00pm Contact - Mary Dick on 0131 449 7043 KONECT

Juniper Green SWRI

Daytime Pilates Classes

Juniper Green Community Centre (Village Hall) 1 Juniper Park Road EH14 5DX. Contact 0131 539 9886.

RATHO

Thursdays in Kirknewton Village Hall: 9.10am to 10.00am 10.10am to 11.00am for beginners For more details contact elise@ekpilates.co.uk. You’ll also find me on facebook.com/ekpilates.

Susan Douglas Pilates

NUstArt West Art Group

Ratho Community Centre Mon 5.55pm – 6.55pm. See www.douglaspilates.co.uk

WHALE Arts Agency, 30 Westburn Grove, EH14 2SA Fridays 10.30am – 1.30pm. Friendly and very supportive self-led art group would welcome new members, both male & female, to join them on Friday mornings. Bring your own paints & brushes, or make use of class materials. £4 per session, but note that weekly fees are due to help pay room rental costs even for a missed class.

For further details phone 0131 453 5294, or join us one morning for coffee and a chat.

Ratho WRI Meet in Ratho Community Centre on second Wednesday of each month (except July & August) from 7pm to 9pm. New members and visitors welcome. Contact 0131 333 4862 for information.

Ratho Scouts, Cubs & Beavers Ratho Community Centre Beavers: Tuesdays 6.30pm - 7.30pm (age 6-8) Cubs: Fridays 7pm - 8.30pm (age 8-10.5) Scouts: 7pm - 8.45pm. (age 10.5 -14)

Ratho Ravers Ratho Community Centre Mon 10am-12pm. Exercising body and mind for the over fifties. £3 per class. For more information call the Community Centre on 0131 333 1055.

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Parent & Toddlers Group Community Centre Tues and Thurs 10am-12noon. Under 3s. Members 50p, non members £1. For more information call the Community Centre on 0131 333 1055.

Art Club Ratho Community Centre Tues 7-9pm. Adult Multimedia Club. Members 50p, non members £1. For more information call the Community Centre on 0131 333 1055.

50 Plus Group Varied programme of activities/outings New members welcome – meet fortnightly at Ratho Community Centre. Members 50p, non-members £1. For more information call the Community Centre on 0131 333 1055

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Scouts All meet at the Community Centre, meeting times are as follows: Beavers: Tuesdays 6.30pm - 7.30pm (age 6-8) Cubs: Fridays 7pm - 8.30pm (age 8-10.5) Scouts: 7pm - 8.45pm. (age 10.5-14)

OTHER AREAS Potter Around Art and craft studio at Overton Farm, Kirknewton EH27 8DD Drop in anytime for ceramic painting and decopatch or have fun playing with clay. Book both adults and children’s parties in a wide range of arts and crafts. Open the first Tuesday of each month for those who prefer evening. Book into one of our many workshops including candle making, potter’s wheel, felting, jewellery and glass fusion. Regular classes include oil painting for both adults and children and our Kids Art Club on a Friday afternoon as well as the Warhammer Club on a Saturday afternoon. We take commission for painted pottery and artwork and we have a gift shop selling hand made items from jewellery through to art. Look out for our summer workshops running for children through the holidays. For more information call 01506 238961, email chat@potteraround. co.uk . www.potteraround.co.uk www.facebook.com/PotterAround

Irish Dancing St. Nicholas Church, Calder Road, Sighthill New children’s class for ages 4 and upwards on Wednesdays from 5.30pm to 6.30pm. First class is FREE then £4 per class. Contact Audrey on 07952 159227 to register. Children’s classes also in Leith and Wynchburgh. Adults classes in Edinburgh and Broxburn.

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Dressmaking/Alterations Katrin Design Electrician A&A Electrical Altech Electrical Simply Electrical Sykes Electrical Fencing/Gates S & D Fences Financial Services Personal Money Management Fitness Classes Centre for Sport and Exercise Move It Dance and Fitness Florist Flowers by Jak Vicky’s Flowers Funeral Director Porteous Funeral Directors Furniture & Furnishings Grove Bedding Garage Doors Max’s Garage Doors Ltd Garden & Landscaping 24 Hr Trees Alpine Paving Beatson’s Capital Garden Services CS Gardening D Greaves Edinburgh Paving Company Edinburgh Paving Solutions Evergreen Gardening Services S & D Fences Special Branch Scotland Garden Buildings Garden Buildings Glazier R McNeill Joiner & Glazer Golf Club Baberton Golf Club Hairdresser Hairtech Tony Harper Hairdressers Health/Fitness KM Fitness Heating Services L & S Heating Mech A Tech Homes for Sale CALA Homes Insurance NFU Mutual Ironing Services Ironing Aid Joiner GK Wilson Joiner Jack Watson Joiner R McNeill Joiner & Glazer Kitchens Ekco Ian Merriman Ltd Ken Dunton S & S Home Improvements UV Kitchen Wraps Locksmith 1st Call Locksmith Caledonian Locksmith Mobility Ableworld Med -Ecosse MSP/MP Gordon Macdonald MSP Oven Cleaner Shiny Bright Ovens The Clean Team

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