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M ess ag e fro m the e d ito r had a feeling my son’s Iextraordinary fencing coach had an story to tell,

and it turns out he has...Currie resident Keith Cook runs fencing classes for children all over Edinburgh, and many local families will be familiar with his Fencing Fun classes at Currie High. His journey to this point is inspirational – see pages 8-9.

The magazine has a summery feel to it this month. We’ve been learning about an event that has become a regular institution over the past few years down the road at Hopetoun House – the Hopetoun House Horse Trials take place in June and it’s a great day out for something a bit different.

And we’re excited to be teaming up with the Edinburgh Magic Festival to offer readers a pair of Gala Show tickets! – see page 12 for details.

A local walk, a summery recipe, plus our usual columns are here. If you have an event on in the next couple of months that you’d like to promote to the local community, or if you’re involved in a club or hobby group, please let me know and we’ll make sure it’s included next month in the community pages at the back of the magazine.

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Keith Cook:

British Fencing Champion, 6x Commonwealth Medallist, European Team Bronze Medallist, Mentor, Coach, Modern Jedi... and learning difficulties. Struggling at school and in social situations, he was a high-energy kid with a lot of frustrations (“Mum tried taking me to church to calm me down”) who spent all his time outdoors.

“We couldn’t afford a TV. I had no role models. I was outside all the time playing football in the street, playing kerbie, climbing trees.”

Keith with his son Jamie Currie resident Keith Cook is, amongst other things, one of a number of elite athletes recruited by Sky Sports for their “Living for Sport” project – a project designed to have a positive effect on children via sport and life skills.

Keith goes into schools to talk to 12 to 18 year olds about the athlete’s journey – the highs and lows and to enthuse the next generation on how sport can change their lives. It’s a commission which fits right into Keith’s own ethos; he is an elite fencer, and a spectacular example of how sport can change the course of a life. He runs fencing coaching classes for children (via his company Fencing Fun); is Ambassador for Dyslexia Scotland, athlete mentor for Champions in Scotland and the Dame Kelly Holmes Trust. He outlines for me the journey that has equipped and motivated him to dedicate his life to the next generation.

Growing up in Pilton in a disruptive family environment Keith’s early years were not an easy ride. He was born with two dislocated hips so couldn’t walk until he was three. He was also born deaf due to a condition that was not picked up until he was five, which led to speech impediment

At the age of 11 a friend invited Keith to try fencing.

“I was immediately in awe of how fencing could transport me away from all the problems at home and at school. I just put on the suit and became someone else. It was a massive turning point in my life.” His mum was very supportive – relieved that her restless boy had finally found something to focus on – but she couldn’t afford both fencing lessons and the bus fare to get him to the club. So Keith borrowed a friend’s bike and cycled the five miles from home to the Royal Commonwealth Pool, once a week, in order to train. He got fitter, stronger, more and more focussed. In his first competition after a few months he came second to last, a result which goaded him to focus 110% on improving, using all the skills he had honed through years of outdoors play – speed, agility, spacial awareness. In his next competition he came second. In his third competition at aged 12 he beat the reigning Scottish champion in their age group; and people started looking at him differently.

“Fencers are incredibly competitive and soon others were asking my coach to teach them how to beat me - to the extent that my coach offered me free training as a ‘thank you’ for the increased business!”

With the money saved Keith was able to buy his own equipment and get to more competitions. He became champion in all competitions in the under 14 age group.

What drove him so much as a young teenager? “I realised early on that it wasn’t just about winning, but about self esteem. I had to prove something. I was dyslexic, had poor people skills and a host of other difficulties. Attending high school [Broughton High] was like running the gauntlet every single day. I felt that fencing was the only thing I was good at. And through my sport, I found constructive ways to deal with daily life at school.” Keith brings these early experiences to both his fencing classes and the Sky Sports work in school. The Living for Sport programme is structured around six keys to success: hunger to achieve, mental toughness,

be just any fencing coach, I wanted to do my own style of coaching.” Clearly he is doing something right, having received the award for Young Person’s Coach of the Year from ClubSport Edinburgh for the last three years, and the Innovation Award from his sport’s governing body, British Fencing.

Keith (R) in action at the Scottish Open people skills, sport and life knowledge, breaking barriers and planning for success.

His high school gave him a grant to go to an international fencing competition. And so, at age 16 in his first tournament abroad, he came 9th out of 400 competitors - a result which turned heads in the British team. A bronze meal at the Commonwealth Games in Malaysia in 1998 followed, which he attended thanks to a grant from Scottish Fencing. “I remember having to write a postcard back to Scottish Fencing from Malaysia, thanking them. One of the coaches helped me write it at the airport. School was still just a way of keeping off the streets.”

After school he studied Sports Coaching at Telford College, and became a leisure centre manager, working for the Radisson for seven years. But, always hungry to achieve, his dream was to be an Olympic champion. He passed the trials and fitness tests for London 2012 and embarked on six years of training in London, giving up his successful job at the Radison in order to devote himself to the task.

From 2005 to 2011 he was away from his family 160 days per year, training in London and travelling all over the world for competitions. In that period he became British champion, six times Commonwealth medalist and won European Team Bronze among a host of other accolades. During the qualifying period for London 2012 he was in fourth place – almost guaranteeing him a place on the team. But his mum got sick and, putting family first, he left the Olympic World Class Performance Programme (the programme that supports the small number of athletes likely to win Olympic medals) to come back to Edinburgh to look after her. And his place on the team went to the person in 5th place. Dealing with the huge disappointment was a journey in itself, but he eventually left it behind and decided to dedicate himself to teaching. “I wanted to continue my career in fencing. I had been told ‘there is no such thing as a full time fencing coach.’” So of course that is exactly what he has become. “The most satisfying thing is doing something someone says you can’t do. That always goaded me on in competitions and it’s the same for my coaching. I didn’t want to

Keith’s fencing school, Fencing Fun, is about “inspiring the next generation, unleashing imagination and potential.” He is on a mission to make fencing, traditionally perceived as an elitist sport, available to everyone. Working in partnership with SportScotland’s Active Schools programme, he runs breakfast clubs, lunchtime clubs and after-school clubs - 800 children in Edinburgh every week get fencing lessons - blazing a trail with plastic swords to introduce small children safely to the sport. He has developed a unique grading system (supported by fencing equipment supplier Leon Paul) called “Pathway” for plastic fencing.

Children’s progress is tracked and they earn different coloured gloves – a bit like belts in martial arts. “Fencing can be a very individualistic sport,” says Keith, “so in our classes we do a lot of team games, and the kids learn to fence in a fun dynamic way in a team environment.” It’s the only company endorsed by Scottish Fencing. Once children graduate from Fencing Fun, they move onto metal swords at Keith’s Salle Holyrood club, which this year produced three British age-group champions, including his own son Jamie, aged 11.

Keith’s wife Joanne is a professional fundraiser, and together they are in process of setting up a charity to enable them to take on more coaches and eventually fulfill Keith’s dream for the club to have its own permanent facilities (they currently rent high school premises).

“Fencing transformed my life” he says simply.

He was the disadvantaged kid from Pilton who stumbled into the world of an elitist sport, smashed all the barriers and came as close as makes no odds to the top. He wants to bring this sport that he is so passionate about to every child in Scotland – and beyond. www.fencingfun.co.uk www.salleholyrood.com www.championsinscotland.com www.damekellyholmestrust.org www.dyslexiascotland.org.uk

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Enjoy the full spectrum of magic at the brand new three-day MagicFair in the maze-like venue of Summerhall. Experience up to 10 live shows, explore the Magic and Circus Shop, escape from the ribbon maze, take part in workshops and enjoy the openair courtyard with close-up magic, comedy, illusions and sleight of hand – all with just one ticket for up to four hours!

The whole family can enjoy MagicFair at the Family Mornings sessions which offer free entry to under 7s, and the Afternoon Alchemy sessions invite you to mix up your perfect magic experience. Adults can soak up the party atmosphere at the Lates sessions which feature horror magic, mind-experimentation and food, drink and music in the courtyard. Look out for incredible interactive performances from BBC’s The Real Hustle star R. Paul Wilson and sellout forensic mindreader Colin Cloud.

MagicFest comes to a close this year with the spectacular Magic and Variety Gala Show on 8 July at Edinburgh’s iconic Festival Theatre. With performers from South Korea, Spain, Germany and Scotland, you’ll be amazed by the skilful tricks and forensic attention to detail. The best magicians from around the world, astonishing illusionists and adventurous variety acts will promise to blow you away during the splendiferous finale of MagicFest 2016!

Other festival highlights include Magic School workshops for kids, the deliciously mysterious Magic a la Carte, the return of the popular Secret Room at Lauriston Castle and lots of other surprises around the city. There will also be one-off special performances from the legendary Juan Tamariz and Colin Cloud, star of Michael McIntyre’s Big Show.

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Hopetoun Horse Trials: A World Class Event in

Our Own Backyard!

by Suzanne Green

If you’re looking for some good options for summer activities, the Hopetoun Horse Trials event, 17-19 June, has a lot to offer.

Hopetoun House, the beautiful 17th century stately home located 12 miles west of Edinburgh, will once again host the three-day event, appealing to horse lovers and those who simply fancy an enjoyable day out with the family.

This is one of Scotland’s biggest horse trial events, and competitors come from as far away as China, India and Russia. Others travel from Australia, Italy, Germany and many other countries. They take part in three phases: Dressage, Show Jumping and Cross Country.

Balerno resident Heather Dick, who competed in the event nearly six years ago – when it was still run at grassroots level – helped me gain a better understanding of the Hopetoun Horse Trials. She explains, “All three phases must be completed in an event…a horse must be a genuine all-rounder 18

and talented in all three disciplines. Dressage comes first and is performed in an arena. It is a series of movements on the flat in walk, trot and canter. Each movement is given a score and the dressage test performed varies in technicality, depending on the level of class entered.

“Cross country comes next … a true test of horsemanship in terms of endurance and skill for both horse and rider. This is what makes eventing unique, because both dressage and show jumping can be done separately as standalone disciplines. ” Cross country is the highlight of the trials, as horses and riders gallop at speed across the country, jumping ditches, up and down banks and through water. It will take place on both Saturday and Sunday, starting at about 10.30 a.m. each day.

“A series of cross country rustic fences makes up the course, which has an optimum time,” Heather explains. “Penalties are given if horse and rider are too fast or too slow, or if fences are refused. Fences are big and solid, so eventing can be dangerous for both horse and rider. Over the years there have been improvements to safety, KONECT

and many fences are now collapsible should an accident occur. Riders must be inspected before they set off and are required to wear body protectors, safety-checked hats and medical arm bands.”

Show jumping is the final phase, and takes place on the west lawn with Hopetoun House as the stunning background to this arena event. Horses must jump a series of colourful fences in a certain order and time. Penalties are given when fences are knocked down or refused. Before horses can take part they are checked by a vet in what is known as a “trot up” to ensure they are sound and have not been injured in the cross country phase. (Horses are also checked by vets before the horse trials begin.) When the show jumping is finished, a final score is calculated and places are announced.

A great family day out

In addition to the main event, the weekend includes many other activities and offerings.

There’s the Pony Club Show Jumping competition, not to mention the Pony Club’s Mounted Games.

You can also watch the talented British Show Jumpers exhibit their talent. And the Inter-Hunt Gate Jumping Competition will be held on Sunday 19 June. Competitors must jump the gate without knocking it down. If they do knock it down, they can only continue jumping if they remove one item of clothing. The winner is the person who jumps the highest gate wearing the most clothes.

(Don’t worry, this is a family event!)

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Anyone interested in viewing or becoming a horseback gymnast will not want to miss the Shieldback Vaulting Team’s display of exercises set to music. Here four-time British champion Phillip Beasley will demonstrate advanced vaulting movements. Finally, you can watch British Carriage Driving and the Scottish Carriage Driving Association compete for speed and accuracy in the arena. The event is modelled on the FEI World Cup Series and carriages must manoeuvre round 10 cones and two obstacles.

But even if you are not an equine enthusiast, the Hopetoun Horse Trials are worth investigating.

In addition to the main event, there a number of other activities. These include a dog agility show, a demonstration by Lammermuir Gundogs, and a Fun Dog Show. There’s also an opportunity for you to enter your own dog in an exciting flyball competition! There are a number of various craft and retail stalls that might take your interest. And if you’re hungry, everything from burgers to ice cream will be on offer.

Early bird and other discounts are available now, and all information can be found on the website listed below. For the first time this year Hopetoun Horse Trials tickets will allow free entry to Hopetoun House on both the Saturday and Sunday (12 noon – 4.00 p.m.). If you are planning to tour the House in the weeks leading up to the trials, ask about getting your entry ticket validated: you can then return later for the horse trials and gain entry absolutely free. And that’s straight from the horse’s mouth. www.hopetounhorsetrials.com

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If you are a father reading this, you are the first man in your daughter’s life. While she will look to her mother to learn how to be a woman, she will look to you for male approval, so giving her the security of your unconditional love can be a very powerful protection for her as she grows up. Researchers believe that a father has more of a role in building a girl’s self esteem than her mother, so choosing to give your daughter your time and attention will help her face the world more confidently. The effects of a father’s unconditional love are life long and include helping her to develop better friendships, more empathy, higher self worth and greater happiness.

So start early and get involved. Find things you can do together in regular uninterrupted time.

Keep showing affection through hugs, a squeeze or a touch of the hand. Be fair, especially if you also have sons, and make sure she knows how much you love her.

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Cats Protection Community Snip/Spay Campaign C ats Protection have recently launched a neutering campaign where eligible cat owners in the EH post code area can get their cats snipped/spayed for only £5!

The eligibility criteria is: on means tested benefits, low household income, pensioner and f/t students. Cat owners just have to make an appointment with their nearest vet, take roof of eligibility and pay £5 to the vet.

There are many benefits to both cats and owners of getting your cats “done.”

• Neutered females cannot add to the number of unwanted kittens. An un-neutered female can have up to 18 kittens a year.

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• Neutered males are less likely to fight, reducing the risk of them getting injured or contracting serious diseases such as FIV or FeLV There are many myths that people may have around neutering that we are working to dispel: • Cats can breed from just four months old • Cats will breed with their brothers, sisters and parents.

• There is no benefit for a cat to have just one litter.

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To find details of your nearest vet go to www. cats.org.uk/neuteringeh or call 03000 121212 between 9.30 and 1.00 Mon – Fri. Any of the vets in these pages can help.

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WALK

Karen Murray headed out on an adventure up a bing

So the editor of this illustrious publication suggested a wee walk up the Broxburn Bing for this issue’s walk and I thought, it’s a beautiful evening, why not?

Clambering over old shale; persuading your friend to ‘wade’ through brambles; nettles and other undergrowth; avoiding getting caught on barbed wire fences that had to be negotiated – that is why not?

However, as my friend and I are generally up for an adventure, we saw the funny side. In fact, walking often is an adventure. A walk doesn’t always have to be a simple stroll following a set path. From Munro bagging, long trails or forest

paths, you can set out not entirely sure where you will end up. If you are somewhere local and out for a short walk, you will no doubt figure out how to get back to where you began. However, if you are heading up the hills always be prepared.

Scotland can do four seasons in one day all through the year so you can’t afford to be caught out.

But back to the Broxburn Bing - we headed to Broxburn and Greendykes Road in search of the Bing, discovering as we drove up that there are three bings, one much larger and two smaller ones. Driving around the narrow roads we circled the bings looking for somewhere to park and enjoying the sight of the fields of bright yellow oil seed rape, the red shale mountains and the deep blue sky – a fabulous colour palette courtesy of an unusually sunny early evening in May. Noticing a sign for Niddry Castle, nestled below one of the smaller bings, (Greendyke Bing we later discovered) we parked up and headed off to investigate. The castle sits on the edge of Niddry Castle Golf Course and has been renovated and modernised into a lovely home. By the side of the castle is a worn old sign indicating a footpath to Winchburgh.

We followed the sign and our noses, wandering along the side of the golf course and then into a wooded area. The path is a little overgrown and quite narrow but seems well used by dog walkers. Eventually it comes out of the woodland at the main car park for the golf club. We walked through narrow streets and found ourselves in Winchburgh.

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The pink shale bings are unique to West Lothian. They are industrial waste, left over from the time when West Lothian was a major shale oil-producing region, a massive industr y spawned by the Glasgow-born chemist James Young.

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so we headed toward the bing and eventually found ourselves at its edge. Not particularly attractive close up, the red shale rising above us was nonetheless impressive and we decided it was worth the clambering. Over rocks and rough ground we reached the summit and were rewarded with a panoramic view. The other bings, the Pentland Hills, the bridges – all three of them: we could see them all particularly as the evening was so clear and bright.

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What we didn’t do was cross the golf course back to the castle. I suggest if you follow this walk that you do just that. We struck out across the other side of the golf course and found our way out blocked by a barbed wire fence and dry stane dyke!

The whole walk took around an hour and I was very pleasantly surprised once again by the beauty of the countryside on the doorstep that I hadn’t ventured out in before. A new area found and visited and on a beautiful evening such as the one we enjoyed, it is hard not to revel in how lucky we are.

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Pension Death Benefits

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Following the taxation of pensions act 2014, ensuring that any remaining pension funds goes to the intended beneficiaries has taken on an even greater importance.

Prior to 5th April 2015 only dependents of a deceased member could receive any remaining pension pot.

Changes - Following the pension freedoms act in April 2015, pension savings can now be passed to any nominated individual to draw an income or lump sum. For the first time adult children do not need to wait until age 55 to benefit from the remaining pension pot.

Action Required - Many pension plans that have been around for years were designed with

a very different retirement journey in mind and do not offer the new options. The consequence of dying while stuck in a pension scheme with an outdated death benefit nomination form may pass benefits to the wrong person and could be impossible to correct after death.

The Solution - Transfer to a modern pension

scheme which encompasses all the new pension freedoms. The added advantages are the funds remain invested in a tax free environment.

The pension fund is outside the estate for IHT purposes and can be passed down to beneficiary children while remaining in the tax free environment. Once the transfer has been done you need to make a new “expression of wishes” or “death benefits nomination”.

These will include terms such as “dependants”, “nominees”, “beneficiaries” and “successors” which are all legal terms and hence advice should be taken from an Independent Financial Adviser suitably qualified for pension business or a lawyer who is familiar with all the new pension rules

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RECIPE & FOOD NOTES

by Anne Pinkerton

It is becoming increasingly clear that a diet high in vegetables and a good spoonful of olive oil each day is the route to better health.

In summer this is an easy routine to follow.

Salads (not just tissue-paper lettuce, a radish, cucumber and a fancy cut tomato) are a pleasure to eat and easy to gather. Almost any combination of leaves, root veg (grated or sliced) and one special ingredient such as an egg, croutons made from fried old bread, cheese or some pickle will make an interesting bowl for a quick meal.

The classic French Dressing will bring all the ingredients together.

Use a small jam jar with a well-fitting lid.

You need:Salt, fresh ground black pepper, a little grain mustard and a tiny amount of sugar or not traditional, honey.

Oil and vinegar - you need three times the oil to the vinegar. Add the measured oil and vinegar, screw on the lid and shake till amalgamated.

Change the flavour by using different oils or flavoured vinegars. It seems that uncooked olive oil is the best for our health, they say you need to eat a tablespoon full each day to reduce harmful cholesterol levels. Ring the changes with nut oils or other vegetable oils, soya sauce or even Worcester Sauce in small quantities - don’t tell the French, they care about all things classic!

The three great vegetables of the Mediterranean diet are tomatoes, aubergines and courgettes.

In summer they come into their own because when ripened in the sun they taste delicious.

Interestingly the first two are not natives of Europe. They came here with the potato from

South America brought by the Spanish in the 16th century. The courgette is the most underrated of the three; it’s the easiest to grow in our climate and can be made into cake, chutney, (bread and butter pickle), soup, vegetable stews (ratatouille) salads or fritters.

Courgettes take up the flavour of things they are cooked with and become a good foil for meats.

Roast a small joint of lamb on top of rough sliced courgettes and a clove of garlic and they become the perfect accompaniment to the meat. Serve with small potatoes boiled whole in their skins.

Greek Courgette Salad 2 or 3 small firm courgettes per person. Use the smallest you can or cut in half longitudinally.

Blanch them whole in slightly salted water for 3 or 4 minutes. Test, with a tooth pick or fine skewer, that they are firm but not hard. put them in a shallow dish and roll them while still warm in olive oil. Add some finely chopped chives, parsley or basil and serve with crusty bread or as part of a selection of other vegetable salads.

In Greece the most likely accompaniments will be beetroots, their leaves served separately like chard, and a Greek tomato salad.

Courgettes with Pasta Cook your favourite shaped pasta.

While this is happening grate one medium courgette per person into a sieve and add a little salt. Let the juices run away.

For 4 people, 2 eggs beaten with 2 tablespoonfuls of plain yoghurt.

Drain the pasta add the courgettes and a good dollop of olive oil. Turn in the pan to get everything hot. Quickly add the egg mixture and mix slightly. Serve immediately. Eat with grated cheese.

your own tomatoes the way to see if they will taste well is to smell them in the shop. Even through the supermarket packaging you can discern the oily aromatic smell denoting the hope of a good flavour. If there is no smell there will probably be no taste either. Sadly there is little history of breeding for taste for supermarket produce, they mostly focus on looks. Organic produce is sometimes disappointing in this too.

Greek Tomato Salad Greek Tomato Salad The whole pleasure of this dish is the quality of the flavour of the tomatoes. To get the best from them they need to be room temperature. I have been converted to keeping tomatoes OUT of the fridge. Unless you are lucky enough to be growing

For 4 people: 4 large tomatoes roughly cut in chunks 1/2 cucumber peeled and cut in chunks 1 small sweet onion sliced finely Olives, (black is traditional but green are good too) 5 or 6 per person 100g Feta cheese A pinch of dried oregano or fresh flat leaf parsley leaves Olive oil Optional: sliced red or green pepper.

Put all the vegetables in a bowl and place the slab of cheese on top. Drizzle with oil and serve.

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WOMEN AGED 65 - 75 YEARS NEEDED FOR HEALTH STUDY Interesting new research is looking for:

Volunteers will take part in a research project investigating the effects of focus and concentration on diet and physical activity. Only 2 visits to Edinburgh Napier University, Sighthil Campus will be required. Volunteers will be given diet and activity feedback and ÂŁ15 to cover expenses.

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and Useful Information Wednesday 1st June Dementia Friendly Pentlands presents the award winning documentary Film “Alive Inside” Illustrating the power of music for people living with dementia. 7pm Ogston Hall, Balerno Parish Church. Tickets from Balerno Pharmacy, Currie Post Office, Balerno Parish Church Office and the Mill Café or Phone Kay Latimer 0131 449 6186. Refreshments and Information available Donations to PALM/Dementia Friendly Pentlands Sunday 12th June Meadows and Mills Walk Part 1 - Colinton to Slateford Guided Walk Join the Water of Leith Conservation Trust on a walk to discover the beauty and heritage of Colinton and Craiglockhart Dells. £4 (members £2) Booking essential, call 0131 455 7367 or email admin@waterofleith.org.uk. Meet at 2.00pm in the carpark under Gillespie bridge in Colinton, off Bridge Road.

Saturday 11th June Balerno Farmers’ Market Main Street (pedestrianised), Balerno, 9am – 1pm.

Saturday 25th June Get Hooked! Fishing event Join the Pentlands Rangers 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. Harlaw House Visitor Centre, drop in between 10:30 – 15:00. Suitable for children over 5 years old. For more information contact the Pentland Hills Regional Park Service. Cost: free Saturday 25th June Juniper Green Farmer’s Market Juniper Green Village Hall, Juniper Park Road at the end of Baberton Avenue. 9am – 1pm.

Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd July

Water – Nature – Paint (Art Workshop) Led by artist Helen Jackson, the Water of Leith Conservation Trust are hosting a special weekend art workshop providing an exciting opportunity to discover the diverse beauty of the Water of Leith. Participants with be drawing and exploring the river, trees, rocks and plant life – gathering enough visual information to create a studio based painting using acrylic or gouache paints. All abilities welcome. £80 per person for the weekend (£70 members) 10.00am to 4.00pm.

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Booking essential, call 0131 455 7367 or email admin@waterofleith.org.uk Balerno Village Screen JUNE: Friday 17th June 7.30 pm: Pantani: The Accidental Death of a Cyclist (15). In partnership with the Edinburgh Festival of Cycling.

Sat 18th June 2.30 pm: Snoopy and Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie (U) Sat 18th June 7.30pm: The Lady in the Van (12A) Venue: St. Joseph’s Church Hall, Balerno Tickets available at www.balernovillagescreen. com and at The Mill, St Joseph’s Cafe, Balerno.

Programme and timings subject to change.

Please check website for details.

To include your event here, please email editor@konectdirectory. co.uk or call 07854 492638.

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.

Currie Library 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.

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): Knit and Natter every Mon 2-4pm.

Book Group every second Wed 2-3.30.

Glitzlit Girls’ Group every Wed 5.45-6.30.

Book Bug: rhymes and songs for parents and under 5s every Thursday10.15-10.45. Stories and crafts for 5-7 year olds every Thursday 3.30-4.30.

Adult colouring group alternative Friday 10.3012.00pm. We are happy to arrange computer courses for beginners and learning how to use E-Books on demand.

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clubs & classes

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

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 2015: 29th August, 12th September, 17th October, 31st October, 28th November and 12th December. 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 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

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

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

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.

Pentland Caledonia Pipes and Drums

Balerno SWI

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

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.

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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

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.

Pilates Classes

Balerno Scouts Hall: Tuesdays 9.10am to 10.00am (mixed).

Kirknewton Village Hall: Tuesdays 6.45pm to 7.35pm (Improvers and Intermediates); Thursdays 9.10am to 10.00am (Intermediates) and 10.10am to 11.00am (Beginners and Improvers). For more details contact elise@ekpilates.co.uk. You’ll also find me on facebook.com/ekpilates.

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CURRIE 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

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 M Timmins 0131 449 4525 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.

42nd Pentland Scout Group Currie

Fitsteps

The Octagon Club

Angela’s Fitness

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 Sharon 07810 201680. www.42ndpentland.scoutsites.org.uk 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

Fun and effective dance fitness class inspired and created by Strictly Come Dancing stars Natalie Lowe and Ian Waite. Learn the steps from Tango, Jive, Viennese Waltz, Samba and many more, without the need of a partner. Thursday 7.30-8.15pm, Currie High School, Edinburgh, £5 per person. For more info call Lianne on 07737 927463 www.facebook.com/moveitdanceandfitsteps

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.

Currie High School METAFIT: Thursdays 6:15pm-6:45pm. A 30 min full body workout.

Great for weight loss, toning, improving strength and power.

Burn fat in your sleep with Metafit. ABS BLAST: Thursdays: 6:45pm–7:15pm. 30 min core workout to strengthen your abs and lower back. £4 per class or £15 for 5 classes, mix&match. Both classes are suitable for any fitness levels & ages as options of exercises are given. For more info please contact Angela on: angelasfitness@live. co.uk; tel: 07845705819; www.facebook.com/angelassfitnesscurrie

Karate

Macular Society, Pentland Group

Currie & District Local History Society

Sarah’s Fitness

Baby Group

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

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

Currie SWI

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

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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

Group for visually impaired people, 2nd Friday of every month in Currie Library at 2pm. Audio Book Group meets 1st Monday of every month in Currie Library at 2.15 pm. I-Pad tuition group for visually impaired people all other Mondays in Currie Library at 2.15pm Kettlercise at Currie High School.

Mondays 6.30 – 7.30pm. £5 per class. Tel 07540 894287 email sarahhardie@hotmail.com

JUNIPER GREEN 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 KONECT

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

Juniper Green SWI

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

Pentland Bridge Club - NEW!

The club meets on Thursday evenings (7pm to c. 10.30 pm) throughout the year to play duplicate bridge at St Margaret’s Hall, Juniper Green (EH14 5DG). It welcomes approaches from existing bridge players of all standards (note: it does not undertake teaching). Prospective new members are welcome to come along for a trial evening (free) to see if it suits them. Please contact Jean Newport (449 2028) or John Mendum (453 3202) if interested.

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Susan Douglas Pilates

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

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)

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.

Pilates Classes

Kirknewton Village Hall: Tuesdays 6.45pm to 7.35pm (Improvers and Intermediates); Thursdays 9.10am to 10.00am (Intermediates) and 10.10am to 11.00am (Beginners and Improvers). For more details contact elise@ekpilates.co.uk. You’ll also find me on facebook.com/ekpilates.

NUstArt West Art Group

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.

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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.

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.

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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

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

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Aerials Aerial Man 46 Kinnear Aerials 52 Appliance Repair Appliances of Edinburgh 37 Attractions/Days Out Balerno Lodge 5 Bathrooms 1st Choice Living 50 Duffy Mclean 52 Ekco 33 Ken Dunton 15 MH Developments 10 Splash Bathrooms 6 Beauty Beauty Box 22 Beauty Secrets 22 Juniper Beauty Room 29 Laura Dick - Forever 22 The Lilac Rooms 4 Blacksmith D & I Blacksmiths 17 Builder Almond Building Company 34 Dean Jones Building Services 55 Building Surveyor David Hastings 38 Cafe/Tearoom Little Whispers 4 Molly’s 63 Cake Maker Molly’s 63 Car Sales Hermiston Motors 47 Hope Scott Garage 45 Car Service & Repair Autocare Solutions 46 Balerno Garage 45 Hermiston Motors 47 Hope Scott Garage 45 Juniper Green Garage 44 MBA Specialists 44 Ratho Auto Services 44 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning C and W Cleaning Services 51 Hydrokleen 60 Carpets & Flooring Pentland Carpets 21 Catering Food Creations 63 Charity British Heart Foundation 61 Children’s Activities/Entertainment Merchiston Activity Camps 13 Children’s Nursery Balerno Village Nursery 24 Chiropody/Podiatry Pentland Footcare 26 Chiropractor ABC Chiropractic 30 Cleaning Services Cleaning and Maintenance 55 Cleaning Doctor 21 Daily Poppins 4 Complementary Therapies Access 2 Balance 26 Annette Wilson Reflexologist 23 Balance 4 Me Reflexology 26 Little Whispers 4 Youyen Thai Massage 28 Craft Shop & Classes Coo Creations 20 Dance Classes Jane Goulding School Of Dance 5 Dentist Balerno Dental Care 29 Currie Dental Care 28 No 9 Dental 25

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DIY/Building Supplies & Hire MKM Building Supplies 54 Double Glazing Repair Double Glazing Doctor 35 Double Glazing Repairs 50 Dressmaking/Alterations Coo Creations 20 Electrician A&A Electrical 5 MT Electrical 50 Simply Electrical 38 Spark Electrical Solutions 34 Sykes Electrical 35 Fencing/Gates S & D Fences 6 Financial Services Personal Money Management 58 Shape Pensions 59 Fitness - Personal Training KM Fitness 30 Fitness Classes Oriam 24 Sarah’s Fitness 26 Florist Vicky’s Flowers 26 Funeral Director Porteous Funeral Directors 31 Furniture & Furnishings Shapes 2 Garage Doors Max’s Garage Doors Ltd 6 Garden & Landscaping AA Landscapes 56 Beatson’s 54 Colinton Gardening Services 14 CS Gardening 14 D Greaves 15 Evergreen Gardening Services 48 Green Thumb 72 JGM Landscapes 55 Ladies Who Garden 6 Garden Buildings Woodford Timber Scotland 16 Glazier R McNeill Joiner & Glazer 15 Golf Club Baberton Golf Club 59 Gym/Health Club Marriott Dalmahoy 11 Oriam 24 Hairdresser Hairtech 22 Tony Harper Hairdressers 28 Healthcare Laura Dick - Forever 22 Heating Services Duffy McLean 50 L & S Heating 60 Insurance Glenavon Insurance Ltd 59 Ironing Services Ironing Aid 20 Joiner GK Wilson Joiner 15 GR Construction 51 Jack Watson Joiner 15 R McNeill Joiner & Glazer 15 Kitchens Duffy Mclean 52 Ekco 33 Ian Merriman Ltd 16 Ken Dunton 15 Locksmith 1st Call Locksmith 38 Caledonian Locksmith 38 Saltire Lock & Security 17

Mobility Ableworld 27 Med -Ecosse 36 Motorhome (hire/sale) Motorhome Hire Scotland 44 Optician Clear Vue Optical 22 Oven Cleaner The Clean Team 51 Painter/Decorator ACM Decorating 51 Alistair McLellan 51 Brushstrokes 38 Gerry Aitken 17 Mark Reece 17 Paving Edinburgh Paving Company 56 Pet Services Claylands Cattery 41 Happy Scampers 39 Milrig Kennels 39 Walks with Lauren 38 Plastering Alexander Aitken Plastering 50 Plumbing Services Bill Reid & Son 6 Currievale Plumbing 17 Jim Gladstone 17 Shandon Plumbing 34 Weir Plumbing 34 Property Maintenance Cleaning and Maintenance 55 Removals Anderson Transport 7 Research Volunteers Napier University 65 Restaurant Al Borgo 61 Marriott Dalmahoy 11 Roofing Dell Roofing 15 Fairmile Roofing 53 MH Developments 10 Thomson Roofing Services 49 Security Services Saltire Lock & Security 17 School Merchiston Castle School 71 Soft Furnishings Blind Design 20 James Erskine Interiors 20 Takeaway Pentland Fry 61 Taxi & Private Hire Capital Cars 10 Telecoms Services John McGraw 60 Tiling Mark Hay Tiling 6 Tree Surgery Delisle Tree Surgeons 14 Maxwell Tree Care 5 Upholsterer James Erskine Interiors 20 Vet ICR Vets 40 Pentland Veterinary Clinic 41 Thistle Vets 39 Wedding Services Vicky’s Flowers 26 Window Cleaning Tag Cleaning 6 Windows 1st Choice Living 50 Double Glazing Repairs 50 Four Seasons 57 Red Hot Windows 51

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FOR BOYS AGED 7-13

SATURDAY 27 & SUNDAY 28 AUGUST 2016 To book a place visit

A fun introduction to a Merchiston education.

www.merchiston.co.uk/ big-activity-weekend-reserve call 0131 312 2236 or email RSVP@merchiston.co.uk

A Boarding and Day School for Boys aged 7-18 Merchiston Castle School, Colinton Road, Edinburgh, EH13 0PU, Scotland Recognised by the Inland Revenue as a Charity, number SC016580