Konect Balerno August 19

AUGUST 2019

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PLUS: MONEY MATTERS, HEALTH & BEAUTY, CLUBS & CLASSES, and MUCH more inside!

The monthly community magazine for Balerno, Currie, Juniper Green, Baberton & Ratho

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ur columnists had holidays on the mind this month when they sent their Konect articles in, so have a read through and help keep your holiday vibe lasting longer – Suzanne’s Notes from a Small Village, Lynn’s Seasonal Touch; John muses on his holiday bridge partner’s behaviour, and along the road in West Lothian the Visit West Lothian column has a few suggestions for squeezing some more things to do out of the holiday season locally before schools go back.

Suzanne also caught up with a local lad with an unusual hobby - medieval re-enactment.

If you’ve ever visited a historic property where there have been re-enactors, Glen’s group may well have been there as they travel all over Scotland – not that you would recognise him under all the chain mail and leather, much of which he makes himself.

And we discovered a new (to us!) sport this month - the Edinburgh Korfball Club.

As David writes, it sounds like something the cat bought up, but is a booming sports club and meets at Wester Hailes, where they have a free taster session coming up in August if you want to try it! All our regular columns are here, including the new Local Lab by researchers at Heriot-Watt University.

THIS ISSUE WHATball?!?!?.....................................................8 Health: A pain in the heel!.............................. 21 The Seasonal Touch: Holiday Vibe............. 23 Local People...................................................... 25 Notes from a Small Village............................. 32 Money Matters.................................................. 34 Local Lab............................................................ 39 Crossword.......................................................... 41 Bridge Column.................................................. 42 What’s On........................................................... 44 Sudoku................................................................ 46 Clubs & Classes............................................... 47

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“Korfball”!: it sounds like something your cat brought up but no, it just highlights another gap in my knowledge leading back to my favourite people the Dutch: they’re so sophisticated, so ahead of the peloton.

Back in 1901, an Amsterdam schoolteacher, Nico Brockhuysen, (1876-1958), invented the game and it was demo’ed in Holland in 1902. A National Association soon followed.

Brockhuysen aimed to create a non-sexist game (in 1901! See what I mean about being ahead?), to be played by teams of four males and four females, for which the powers-that-be initially branded it “immoral”.

In 1933, the “Federation Internationale de Korfball” was founded, expanding to over 50 countries by the turn of the millennium and 69 today.

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high stanchion. No moving with the ball, no tackling but close marking by SAME SEX only, which is rather puzzling, contradictory even. After two goals, defenders and attackers switch roles, so there are no specialisms. Nor are there stars, as this game is all about teamwork. No dribbling (he says, wiping spittle from his septuagenarian chin), only passing, which needs to be lightning-fast to create scoring chances.

What next? Well, don’t just casually toss your “Konect” aside remarking, “interesting”. Get yourself down to Wester Hailes Education Centre on 10/8/19 for a FREE “Beginner Session”.

At worst you’ll get a nice cup of korfee. Visit bit.ly/2JEKtoG to book. www.edinburghcitykorfball.com

The sport hit Scotland in 1991 via Edinburgh University but sadly, today, 28 years on, it boasts a mere 250 players spread over 7 clubs and 16 teams. In view of which, a world ranking of 22 for La Belle Ecosse seems pretty good.

Our local club, Edinburgh City (since 2003), was christened “Edinburgh Olympic” at birth in 1995 and to date has won 6 Scottish League 1 titles. Trend-buckingly, membership grew from 21 in 2012, to 33 in 2018 to an exponential 56 this year.

Head coach Dan Pratt tells me that recent growth is down to the efforts of an enthusiastic group under the energetic leadership of Club President, Katrina Caldwell. “She has transformed the club into a community force, creating links with companies, local projects, (‘Welcoming Edinburgh’ and ‘South West Community Sports Hub’ for example) and partnerships, (‘Bodyworks’ and ‘’The Tron’ are 2), wherever possible.”

Katrina’s group have engendered a really outgoing dynamic, sparking the membership explosion.

In the group are: Dan Pratt, Scottish international, Head Coach and Club Development head, who joined in 2014; he won his spurs with Velocitas in Holland; Coach Christie Smillie, fresh graduated from Edinburgh Uni, she will continue to combine her role of running their team with coaching the seconds and thirds at Edinburgh City; joining a year ago after a beginner session, Jacky Mo, (affectionately known as ‘Arfa’), has rapidly become indispensable, securing a place in the first team and becoming the club’s most vociferous publicist; he never misses a training session and exudes bonhomie and energy. @KonectMagazines

The sports column is contributed by David Levin.

David is a Liverpudlian living in West Lothian, and describes himself as a writer, sportsman, patriarch and dreamer.

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SPOTLIGHT

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She books out the salon for an exclusive session for “difficult” young clients, generally outside of her regular opening hours. Some don’t like the sound of the clippers, or having water swooshed on their head, or any number of other things. “Each child is different and it’s a matter of working out what they like or don’t like, and working with it,” she says.

Karina was drawn to working with autistic children after spending time with a friend who’s son is non-verbal high functioning and hated having his hair cut. After she managed to successfully cut his hair her friend recommending her to other parents, and the referrals grew from there. She now has a lot of parents bringing their reluctant children to her for a trim.

“I’ve had parents come here and say ‘My son hasn’t had his hair cut for three years!’”, she says. “I work with them, we take our time as they are the only client in the salon, and we work it out.”

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HEALTH

Achilles Tendinopathy – a pain in the heel!

Those of you well versed in Greek mythology will know the story of Achilles. His mother Thetis attempted to protect him by dipping him in the river Styx so that his skin would become impervious to Trojan arrows.

However, she forgot that by holding him by the heel during the dipping process his heel was unprotected and this later caused his downfall. Could your Achilles tendons cause you problems too?

A tendon is the band or cord of fibrous tissue which attaches muscle to bone. In the case of the Achilles, it is the single tendon connecting two calf muscles, Gastrocnemius and Soleus, to the Calcaneum or heel bone. Tendons transmit the forces generated by muscle to bone and are mechanically very strong. The Achilles has to be as it transmits the force generated by the calf muscle to our ankle to lift our body weight up against gravity every step we take.

What symptoms would indicate an Achilles problem?

Pain is usually the main symptom and the tendon can be particularly sore for the first few steps of the day. This will ease off as the day goes on but more severe cases can be sore all day.

The tendon may become swollen and on feeling the tendon, pain is usually worse 2-7cm above the insertion into the heel bone.

In chronic cases a tender thickened nodule can be present.

What can contribute to Achilles tendon injury?

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• Calf muscle tightness • Foot posture, particularly if you have a foot type where you tend to walk or run on the “outside” or lateral aspect of your heel, then your forefoot flattens quickly to meet @KonectMagazines

the ground causing a “Whipping” of the Achilles. This extra movement irritates the tendon causing pain • Old shoes that are no longer able to maintain foot position or help with shock absorption can be factor in Achilles problems • Sudden increases in activity levels can strain the tendon

How do I treat Achilles tendon pain?

The use of ice is regarded by some researchers as the single most useful intervention in the management of the early acute phase of Achilles Tendinopathy.

However, always be wary of complete Achilles tendon rupture. If your tendon pain started suddenly, feeling like you had been hit or shot in the heel, if you have a lot of swelling / bruising, if you cannot point your toes down and if you are finding walking very difficult, seek medical advice at your local A&E department.

Complete rupture of the Achilles tendon needs either immobilisation or surgical repair.

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Did you manage to get away for a break this summer yet? Maybe, like me, you’ve still got something planned to look forward to! One thing’s for sure though. When it’s time to come home and all that awaits you is a dusty house and a huge pile of unopened mail, that post holiday glow will disappear faster than the setting sun. Before you know it you’ll be back to reality. To dirty laundry, school runs and the minutiae of daily life.

Wouldn’t it be great if there was a way to reproduce that holiday feeling at home?

Maybe this is a ‘staycation’ year for you and you’re keen to create some of those feel good holiday vibes in your own place.

Regardless of the reason, here are a few ideas to inspire you.

Invest in some pretty pottery - Get yourself some tableware that reminds you of far flung shores. That fabulous sea-food place for instance. You know, the one where you sipped wine and watched the water sparkle among the boats bobbing in the harbour.

Bring some home as souvenirs or snap up a few summer sale bargains.

Scent your space - Our sense of smell can trigger memories and emotions more than any of our other senses. So whether it’s a sweet smelling summer jasmine candle reminding you of travels to tropical shores or a spicy simmer pot conjuring up recollections of a rummage in a middle eastern souk, by using scent throughout your home you can whisk yourself off to distant lands in an instant.

Coastal decor - Is the beach is your happy place? How about adding some coastal touches here and there. Add some sand, shells and a candle to a hurricane vase for an instant holiday vibe. There are lots of cute seaside themed accessories available these days. Incorporate some here and there and you’ll be ready for fish & chips and an ice cream on the pier - bliss!

Plant palms - Even here in central Scotland it’s perfectly possible to give your garden a totally tropical look. Fill it with hardy palms (try Trachycarpus fortunei or Cordyline Australis), Hosta, Arum Lilies and Ferns, helping you create the perfect retreat - with no jet-lag!

Now where did I put my Pina Colada?

Lynn McMurray - Enthusiast of all things ‘home’ and owner at The Seasonal Touch. www.theseasonaltouch.co.uk

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Glen Donaldson: I CAN DO MEDIEVAL COMBAT FOR REAL?!

Balerno resident Glen Donaldson got interested in Medieval Fayres when he was doing physics at Heriot Watt University.

He graduated in 2016 and works for Edinburgh Instruments in Livingston – when he’s not involved in Medieval combat.

“During Freshers Week at university I saw a Medieval style banner,” says Glen Donaldson.

“So I went along to the Medieval Fayre, where I noticed a sword on a table. That got my attention! As a child I made swords out of sticks to fight my pretend battles. Could I now do this for real?!”

Glen joined Heriot Watt’s Medieval Society and started training twice a week in Medieval combat. “It was ‘Pull, Blow combat’,” says Glen, “which means you pull back so you don’t deliver the full force of the blow, and you always aim below the collarbone. Until you master this, you use only weapons made of wood. Later you graduate to steel weapons that are blunted but just as heavy as the weapons of old.”

While he was still a student, Glen joined a bigger Medieval group, Brittania XIV. He and a few who shared his hobby were keen to direct their interest to the 14th century rather than the 12th, their previous focus.

So, besides messing about with swords, what do members of a Medieval society do? “From September to March we train and build up materials for our combat and Living History displays,” says Glen. “Then, from April through August we go to weekend events. We set up camp, dress in Medieval gear, and display such things as chain maille, leatherwork, linen and wools. Others of us demonstrate Medieval battles, and we wear all the gear.” @KonectMagazines

Glen in Medieval combat action

Glen says his hobby is family-friendly. “We’ve had interest from someone as young as 11, as well as from people in their 70s,” he says.

“When I started, the participants were mostly uni age, but these days the people I train cover a much wider age range.”

The first show Brittania XIV took part in was Bannockburn’s 700th anniversary. “The combat we were asked to do was ‘show style’, rather than the way people would have actually fought,” Glen recalls. “This was for the benefit of the film makers.” Recently Glen took over as manager of the group, which means he manages and oversees all aspects of the shows in which Brittania XIV participates.

He also trains people in Medieval crafts and combat. Upcoming shows include one at Brodie Castle 17-18 August and one south of the border, 24-26 at Whitby Fairground.

Glen encourages people with any interest to get in touch. “This hobby is what you make of it,” he says. “I started out as quite a quiet person, but my confidence has grown a lot. And I’ve learned useful skills, many of which can be applied to modern-day life. For example, I can now repair my own clothes!”

For more information, visit Brittania XIV’s Facebook page: @BritanniaXIV The Local People column is contributed

by Suzanne Green. Suzanne, a freelance writer/editor, lives in Balerno and writes regularly for Konect. She is married to Andy and they have two adult daughters.

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I’ve lived in Balerno since 1991. It’s home. But Illinois, the American state where I grew up, is also home. I think of myself as a transplant – uprooted from the rich, dark farmland in the Midwest, and replanted in harder, rockier UK soil. Though I feel quite at home here, growing up in a place with different customs means that I don’t always see things in the same way as my neighbour.

Holidays - A healthy obsession?

“Five weeks of vacation?! And that’s just normal? I mean, they’re not ill or anything?” Such was my response when I first heard how much annual leave a Brit could typically expect.

“People in the UK must just be soft,” I concluded. Taking that much holiday time each year seemed incredibly excessive. Didn’t they have a work ethic? But it wasn’t long before my opinion changed. These people had got it right. They must care about their physical and mental health. Those poor Americans! Didn’t they realise the importance of resting from time to time and rejuvenating? Thank goodness I had moved to a saner country.

Yet I soon realised I had gone from one extreme to the other. Americans may pay little attention to holidays or disregard them all together. But the British live for their holidays. They don’t consider them to be luxuries: holidays are a basic human need, right up there with air, food and water.

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Now, having spent more than three decades in this country, I’m used to the general obsession with holidays. I’m no longer surprised when I see friends begin planning their annual leave the day after Christmas. I guess that putting up with cool, drizzly weather for most of the year entitles you to fantasize about hot, sunny beaches and tanned bodies.

But, coming from the US, this fascination with holidays was foreign to me. As a young adult in my first job, I had to work for five years before earning two weeks of annual leave. And, even if I’d had the time off, I didn’t have funds for travelling. Besides all this, dozens of holiday destinations were not just a cheap flight away! I had to think carefully about how I used my leave.

I knew people who went on vacation.

But they weren’t so proud of themselves for doing so. They usually stayed within the USA – and they drove. They didn’t announce it beforehand, in fact, you’d hardly be aware they’d gone until after their return. And they didn’t necessarily make much of it afterwards either. You might look at their holiday photos, if you happened to be round at their place.

Of course, there was no Facebook back then – no social media tool to help people show and tell the world about their latest trip.

So maybe that explains it! But a look at my Facebook news feed today revealed what I expected: most of the posts showing holiday photos were put up by people on this side of the pond. Posts from my American friends focused on US politics, food, humour, pets … did I mention US politics?

This summer my family and I chased the sun and went to Devon for our break. As often happens, many of the people we met assumed I lived in America and was just visiting the UK. One day we went to see a National Trust property. At the ticket desk the very tall and slightly posh volunteer, hearing my accent, asked if we were visiting from overseas. @KonectMagazines

“No,” I said. This seemed to confuse her.

Frowning, she said, “So you mean you live in the UK?” “Yes,” said my husband.

“Are you members of the Trust?”

“No.” “So you live in the UK, but you’re not members of the National Trust?”

“No.” (Sorry, we didn’t know it was obligatory.)

“Would you like to join?”

“No.” “Well, ho ho ho, that’s me told then!”

I’m still shaking my head over that crossexamination. Maybe next time I should just agree that we’re overseas visitors?

To be continued next issue …

Notes from a small village is contributed

by Suzanne Green. Suzanne, a freelance writer/editor, lives in Balerno and writes regularly for Konect. She is married to Andy and they have two adult daughters.

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MONEY MATTERS

HAVE YOU PAID TOO MUCH TAX? If you have a personal pension with any of the Pension Providers e.g. Aegon, Standard Life, etc. and you decide to withdraw money from the pension, either as a lump sum or as a regular income you MAY pay the wrong amount of tax. The reason for this mistake is when you withdraw money for the first time the pension provider informs HMRC who then sends them a tax code and they must legally apply that tax code.

Why does HMRC get the tax code wrong?

The main reason is when you take a one-off lump sum in say April of £5000, HMRC assume you will take the same amount each month i.e. £5000 times 12 giving a total of £60,000. The tax code is based on that wrong figure hence in most cases this would mean you were taxed at 40% whereas if the

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£5,000 was considered correctly as a one off you would pay tax at 20%.

How do you claim the tax back?

If the above scenario has happened to you then check your notice of coding (you will receive from HMRC a copy of the tax code sent to the Pension Provider) to establish how it was calculated and if it is wrong, then you will have overpaid tax and will need to claim it back.

In most cases you will need to obtain, fill in and send to HMRC form P55. This form is available on the government’s web site (we have a small supply).

If you have taken a one off lump sum AND also a regular income the situation is more complicated and I would advise you get in touch with an Independent Pension Specialist.

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LOCAL LAB

What goes on in the space between the stars? Why are anti-oxidants good for our health? And how are these questions even related?

Lindsey St. Mary is an Environmental Toxicologist studying for a PhD at Heriot-Watt University. She works as part of a team of researchers from across Europe studying a group of chemicals called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAHs for short.

These chemicals are found both on earth and in space, however their perspective and effects are very different in each location!

Where do PAHs come from? They are formed through the incomplete combustion of organic material. Essentially this means they’re created by anything that results in a fire; such as wood burning, smoking, car exhaust fumes, volcanic eruptions, etc.

What are you and your team trying to understand about PAHs? We already know that they are toxic so, as a toxicologist, I view PAHs as an environmental contaminant. I’m interested in identifying and understanding their toxicity and potential to harm human and animal life here on earth. Our team of 16 is multi-disciplinary and includes engineers, chemists, astronomers, physicists, experimental physicists, theoretical chemists and a social scientist. Other researchers in the team are looking at reactions and effects of PAHs in space.

Why is it important to understand more about PAHs? PAHs were around long before humans, created through natural processes like volcanic eruptions and forest fires. Since the global increase of industrial processes, the production of PAHs has dramatically increased so we are being bombarded by PAH exposures daily. Over time our bodies have evolved ways to metabolise and get rid of PAHs after exposure. Part of the way our bodies try to rid themselves of PAHs is to ‘activate’ them with various enzymes. Unfortunately, this can create toxic by-products called reactive oxygen @KonectMagazines

species. Antioxidants play a part in ridding the body of these by-products, which is why we are often encouraged to consume products containing antioxidants. Activated PAHs can sometimes bind directly to DNA causing a mutation that could possibly be the first step along the pathway leading to cancer.

So that’s the effect PAHs have on Earth, but you also mentioned they exist in space?

Yes, in space PAHs play an important part in understanding the creation of stars, meteors and solar system bodies, so astronomers and astrophysicists can actually use PAHs as a way of figuring out what’s happening in space. By understanding how these chemical reactions occur and contribute to the formation of stars and solar system bodies, like comets and asteroids, it may lead to an understanding of how our own planet was formed.

To find out more about Lindsey’s research, visit the project website www.europah.com The Local Lab column is contributed by HeriotWatt University to engage the public in a range of their research projects. Lindsey is part of the Heriot-Watt Year of Health team who are running science activities for children at Party at the Palace in Linlithgow on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th August 2019.

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PUZZLE

BUSTER THE DOG

The crossword solution will be in the September edition of Konect.

See P46 for this month’s Sudoku puzzle.

CROSSWORD

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DOWN: 1. Business (8), 2. Start of (5), 4. Written in rhyme (6), 5.Nowandthen(12),6.Protecttheeyes(7)7.Throw(4),8.Produced(12), 12. Small bunches or groups (8), 14. Physics or chemistry (7), 16. Untie (6), 18. Lying within (5), 19. Add to (4).

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Single and double cabins, as well as large cabins for families, each comprises an upper sleeping area (heated in winter) with an exercise run below.

A collection and drop-off service is available Fully licensed and insured

Proprietors: Pam and Bill Clark Phone: 0131 333 1636 Email: mail@claylandscottagecattery.co.uk Off Claylands Road, Newbridge, EH28 8LZ Conveniently situated near the airport.

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BRIDGE COLUMN

Is there no cure?

Many have speculated on the root cause of my holiday bridge partner, McNumpty’s phenomenal incompetence at the bridge table. I’m forced to conclude, after many embarrassing episodes, that he has some genetic defect rendering him permanently, perhaps incurably, unable to play bridge in any meaningful sense. As tone deafness is to music, this inherent mysterious defect is to bridge. It could be that poor old Nigel is ‘bridge blind’, for lack of a better term.

I should perhaps explain that his full title is Dr McNumpty and his thesis was in theoretical physics. Admittedly not from one of our most prestigious educational establishments, but still.

Also, he is a 1500 rated chess player which is pretty good. So, lack of intelligence is definitely

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not the problem. He can also perform mental arithmetic at prodigious speed and accuracy even under pressure as I’ve noticed when the dinner bill arrives, and he’s had a few.

When I stumbled upon an ancient tome ‘The Beasley Contract Bridge System’ in a Wigton bookshop one day, I became very excited and thought maybe this archaic and primitive bidding system might alleviate, if not cure, McNumpty’s crippling disability.

Contract bridge, as we understand the term, was only about eight years old in this country when Colonel Beasley penned his masterpiece in 1935. Here is a extract: “I have not tried to deal with the human side of Contract Bridge.

Psychology is important but no book can deal with that.”

Whether this book helps McNumpty or not, only time will tell. Watch this space.

The bridge column is written by John Samson who lives in Currie, Midlothian. John is a member of the Pentland Bridge Club.

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SPOTLIGHT

An insight into our head chef at

Carlyle’s Bar & Kitchen’s head chef, Erin Nicol, talks a little about her experiences in life and some of the reasons why she loves preparing, cooking and presenting a treat for all diners, whether it is a hearty full breakfast, or a delightful romantic evening meal.

BOOK YOUR TABLE TODAY: t: 0131 466 8761 e: hello@carlylesbarandkitchen.com w: www.carlylesbarandkitchen.com Carlyle’s Bar and Kitchen, 36 Main Street, Balerno, Edinburgh OPENING HOURS: • Mon - Wed (Breakfast and lunch) • 10.00am – 5.00pm • Thur - Sat - Breakfast, lunch & dinner, 10.00am – 11.30pm

“From an early age I have always loved cooking; my favorite, I think, being cakes!

Whilst still at school I was so fortunate to have been offered the opportunity to do a culinary exchange in Texas, followed by a year-long stay in Texas working in a Marriott hotel, where I cooked in their fine-dining steak house. It was so busy! And since returning to Scotland I have worked in a number of different restaurants such as Crieff Hydro.

“I enjoy being back in Edinburgh, near all my family, and I’m really excited to be managing the kitchen here at Carlyle’s. We have lots of ideas for the coming seasonal menus and I’m fortunate that we have wonderful ingredients to work with, salad and vegetables from the allotment, and I’m trying to use locally sourced produce as much as possible” “If people get the opportunity to come and experience the food I’m creating here at Carlyle’s then it makes all the hard work worthwhile” she said.

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Wedding and Event Florist T: 01506 200206 M: 07816 673 204 E: vicky@vickysflowers.com

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553 Lanark Road 0131 629 3258

Flowers for all occasions : weddings, events, funerals and other arrangements Plants and cards also available Classes happening regularly Enquire instore for details www.juniperflowers.co.uk ¦¦ juniperflowers553@gmail.com

August

The school holidays are well-advanced but there’s still plenty to see and do across West Lothian this month.

Scotch Hop continues until Wednesday 14th August, in the courtyard of the historic Linlithgow Palace. Also in Linlithgow, at Linlithgow Palace, the whole family can Go Bats with an informative chat about bats before heading out on a night time walk around the Palace and Peel to track down these fascinating nocturnal animals.

On Sunday 18th, head down to Livingston for the town’s first ever “Soapbox Race”.

Expect to see an exciting range of homemade soapboxes navigating obstacles and ramps.

The races takes place on Howden East Road with parking available nearby - or leave the car at home and make use of Livingston’s excellent public transport connections. Also in Livingston, The Centre has welcomed some a selection of new dinosaur friends. Pick up an explorer map from the customer information desk to see if you can find them all. There are also dinosaur-themed arts and crafts every Monday and Friday from 1st July to 16th August from 12 noon until 4pm. The dinosaurs will be about until Friday 16th August.

Over at Jupiter Artland, Scotland’s newest festival of cutting-edge art and music. Jupiter Rising takes place on the weekend of 28th/29th.

Expect an intelligently curated programme, from indie rock to experimental dance and psychedelic jazz set in the beautiful grounds of Jupiter Artland. Tickets are available through their website so don’t miss out.

Why not check out some of the attractions before you visit, with our new videos? You can visit www.visitwestlothian.co.uk to find out more – as well as up-to-date event listings for all of West Lothian. You can keep up to date with all that’s going on across West Lothian’s attractions using the hashtags #GreatDaysOut & #VisitWestLothian.

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PUZZLE

SUDOKU THURSDAY 8TH AUGUST Teddy Bear’s Adventure - Harlaw House Visitor Centre, 10:30 – 12:00. Meet Barnaby! Barnaby the Pentland Bear is going on an adventure. He’s looking for young explorers to join him on his discovery of Harlaw Woodland. Cost: £3 per child SATURDAY 10TH AUGUST Balerno Farmers Market - Main St, Balerno, 9am-1pm

SATURDAY 17TH AUGUST Midlothian Outdoor Festival: Historic Pentlands Flotterstone Information Centre, 10am – 1pm. Come along to find out about how bronze- and iron-age people survived in the Pentland Hills. This is a moderate walk, no more than five miles.

Bring sturdy footwear, waterproofs, lunch and a drink.

Over 16s only. Part of Midlothian Outdoor Festival, the walk is free of charge but you need to book a place in advance. To book please call 0131 5292401 or email pentlandhills@edinburgh.gov.uk

The Sudoku solution can be found on page 49.

See page 41 for this month’s Crossword.

SATURDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER Film Night - Balerno SWI presents the film “Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society” starring Lily James, Penelope Wilton and Tom Courtenay at 7pm in Ogston Hall Balerno. Tickets available from The Mill@St Josephs, Balerno are free and generous donations will be gratefully appreciated for Feed the Minds, ACWW and Balerno SWI.

RBS MOBILE BANK:

EVERY TUESDAY The RBS mobile van stops at: • Balerno Scotmid 10:15 - 11:00 • Currie Library 11:15 - 11:45 • Juniper Green Iceland 13:00 - 14:00

This service is for RBS customers to make cash deposits, withdrawals, bill payments and administer their accounts. It is not a full substitute for a branch but is still useful. For the best chance of it continuing please use it as often as possible. Recent improvements include better access for disabled customers and a new approach for those in wheelchairs. If you are yet to use the service, try it out next time it is in your village.

BALERNO VILLAGE SCREEN** **Balerno Village Screen takes a break over the Summer. The next screenings are in September.

THE MILL GALLERY

Drop in and view an exhibition of paintings by members of Pentland Art Club in St Joseph’s Centre in Balerno.

Paintings are changed over every 2 months.

Opening hours are Tue – Fri 9.30am to 2.00pm

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CLUBS & CLASSES

SPORTS, HOBBIES, LEARNING, SUPPORT GROUPS & MORE...

BALERNO HARTBEEPS Currie Community Centre on a Monday, Balerno Bowling Club on a Tuesday. 10am for confident walkers to preschool; 11am for sitting to walking babies; 12.15pm for newborn to sitting babies. For info please contact jo.douglas@ hartbeeps.com, Joanne Douglas 07736 457265.

HULLABALOO Music classes for babies and toddlers with their carers.

At Hullabaloo the focus is on having lots of fun with colourful props, toys and musical instruments. Through favourite songs and rhymes, children will develop early musical skills including a sense of beat, rhythm and pitch. Fridays 9.30am (term time) Balerno Scout Hall.

E: info@mcmillanyoungmusicians. co.uk W: www.mcmillanyoungmusicians. co.uk/hullabaloo YOUNG@HEART For older people in Balerno, Currie and Juniper Green.

We meet at 10am on a Tuesday at the Ogston Hall, St Joseph’s centre, Main St, Balerno for some gentle exercises then tea and coffee break.

We then have various activities.

Cost £2 per week for the tea and coffee break and £15 a year for membership, paid in 2 instalments.

For more information please contact Mary Laing on 0131 449 3523 or email me on yackadoo@hotmail. co.uk for more information.

BALERNO PARISH CHURCH Come and be part of the heart of the community which meets every Sunday at 10 am in the Main street www.balernochurch.org.uk HAILES SWIMMING CLUB Galas, coaching and development lessons for 7-15 year olds at Balerno, Currie, and Forrester pools. For further details contact membership@ hailesswimclub.co.uk ST MUNGO’S BALERNO Come be part of our vibrant church community which meets every Sunday, 10.30am @ Balerno High School www.stmungos.org PIYO LIVE! Pilates + Yoga+ Nonstop movement. Stretch, Strengthen & Sweat, all in one workout! Tues 9am in Balerno Scout Hall and Thurs 8pm in Balerno Community Centre.

Other classes available in Currie.

Contact Heidi on 07982 205111 or at heidi.instructor@gmail.com

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WILDFIRE EXPLORER SCOUTS Meet in Balerno High School.

Fridays 7.15 - 9.15pm. 14 – 18yrs.

Contact: Gordon Simpson 0131 477 3116. Email leaders@wildfireexplorers.org.uk 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.

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 COMMUNITY CENTRE VILLAGE NURSERY Open Mon to Fri 7.30am to 6pm - 50 weeks of the year. Offering family centred childcare from 6 weeks to 5 years.

We provide AM, PM and All Day Care, also Wraparound Care for Dean Park Nursery and Dean Park Primary School to include children to the end of P3. Please email thevillageplaygroup@outlook.com or tel 0131 451 5756 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 449 2101.

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 Fri (school term time only) 8:55-11.40am. Early Drop Off, Lunch Club and Transfer Service to Dean Park Nursery. Afternoon sessions available for Pre-school children.

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 SWI 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 IN THE DITCH QUILTERS Balerno Community Centre. Monthly workshops covering different quilting topics, third Wednesday of the month from 7:15pm. Annual membership £24.00. Contact Maureen Murray on 0131 336 0053 for further details.

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GIRLGUIDING Rainbows on Monday evenings. Full information and meeting times can be obtained from Edinburgh Head Quarters on 0131 225 4154.

PALM CAFÉ St Jospeh’s Centre, last Tues of the month 2.30pm4pm. A social group cafe for people with dementia and their carers, for informal support and information.

Serving the communities of Balerno, Juniper Green and Currie. For more information contact Kay Latimer 0131 449 6186 or email kaylatimer@btopenworld.com BALERNO PARISH CHURCH Come and join us for regular all age worship on Sunday mornings at 10am followed by refreshments in St Joseph’s. Check www. balernochurch.org.uk for all other events and worship information.

THE MILL CAFÉ A community café run mainly by volunteers in the St Joseph’s Centre at the heart of Balerno. Open Tuesday-Friday 9.30am-2.00pm serving teas, coffees, homebaking and snack lunches. (Times may vary during school holidays)

CURRIE HARTBEEPS Currie Community Centre on a Monday, Balerno Bowling Club on a Tuesday. 10am for confident walkers to preschool; 11am for sitting to walking babies; 12.15pm for newborn to sitting babies. For info please contact jo.douglas@ hartbeeps.com, Joanne Douglas 07736 457265.

PIYO LIVE! Pilates + Yoga + Nonstop movement. Stretch, Strengthen & Sweat, All in one workout!! Fri 9:15am Currie Community Centre (Sports Hall). Contact Heidi on 07982205111 or at heidi.instructor@ gmail.com DEPEVAK EXPLORER SCOUT UNIT 45 Lanark Road West, Currie, Wednesday 7.15 – 9.15pm SLIMMING WORLD - LOSE WEIGHT WITHOUT FEELING HUNGRY Come and join us every Wednesday at 7:30pm in Currie Community Centre on Lanark Road West, and every Saturday at 7:30am & 9:30am in Currie Scout Hall, Forthview Crescent. Contact Kim 07921 380711 for more information.

HAILES SWIMMING CLUB Galas, coaching and development lessons for 7-15 year olds at Balerno, Currie, and Forrester pools. For further details contact membership@ hailesswimclub.co.uk

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CURRIE COMMUNITY CENTRE Various activities and facilities: Nursery, Football, After-school care, ballet, dog training youth club, craft, Taekwondo, parties, Saturday morning cafe, rooms for hire. See facebook page. Currie Community Centre.

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 The club is played at the Gibson Craig back Hall on a Monday, 1.30pm. For more information contact the Chairman on 0131 449 3527.

COFFEE AND CRAFT Currie community Centre Mon 7-9pm.

Bring your own craft and share your knowledge and experience with other crafters and perhaps learn something new. All welcome. £1 per person per night.

AIR CADETS 2463 (CURRIE & BALERNO) SQUADRON Forthview Crescent. Mon and Thu 7-9.30pm.

0131 449 7449 for more info.

CURRIE PLAYGROUPCurrie 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 Fee 07771 370748.

Scouts Monday 7.45 – 9.15pm.

Call Ross 07729714445.

Beavers Friday 6.30 – 7.30pm.

Call Sharon 07810 201680. www.42ndpentland.scoutsites.org.uk THE OCTAGON CLUB 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 Terry Maloney 0751 466 4292 CURRIE & DISTRICT LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY Meetings Mondays at 7.30 in the Gibson-Craig

Hall in Currie - Visitors welcome; For further information contact Douglas Lowe on 0131 449 4349 or douglaslowe51@btinternet.com 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) Sundays 6.30 – 8.30pm For more info email 65edinburghbb@gmail.com or see website 65edinburgh.boys-brigade. org.uk 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 St Margaret’s Hall, Juniper Green.

Monday 8.30pm at Balerno Scout Hall, Balerno.

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.

MACULAR SOCIETY, PENTLAND GROUP 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.

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MESSY CHURCH Second and last Fridays of the month from 2-4.30pm in the Gibson Craig Halls. We will meet from the second Friday in September until the second Friday in December then from the second Friday in January until the second Friday in June. All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult who stays with them. For further information, contact Louise on 466 3472 or Easter on 449 4719

JUNIPER GREEN JUNIPER GREEN TENNIS CLUB This small, friendly LTA affiliated tennis club in the heart of Juniper Green is open to all. There’s an extensive junior coaching programme and sessions for adults on Fridays throughout the season. Follow us on Facebook www.facebook. com/junipergreentennisclub/ or for membership details etc see www.clubspark.lta.org.uk/ JuniperGreenTennisClub JUNIPER GREEN NURSERY PLAYGROUP Juniper Green Community Centre (Village Hall) 1 Juniper Park Road EH14 5DX. Contact 07948 554889 or see website atwww. junipergreenplaygroup.vpweb.co.uk JUNIPER GREEN BOARDGAMERS We meet 2nd and 4th Friday of the month, 6pm-9pm in Juniper Green Parish Church Hall C - We currently ask for £1.00 per person to cover the cost of the hall (£2.00 non-members - First visit FREE!). Everyone welcome, suitable for kids over 10y/o. Children must be with an adult, and the adult must stay and play too. For more information and dates for this month, please contact Eric (eric@ericonline. co.uk) or find us on Facebook using “Juniper Green Board-Gamers”.

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 - Hamish Leal on 0131 449 3288.

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

PENTLAND BRIDGE CLUB The club meets at 7pm on Thursday evenings throughout the year to play duplicate bridge at St Margaret’s Court, Juniper Green. Prospective new members are welcome to come along to see if it suits them.

If interested, please contact Ken Brown 0131 449 5314 email mthkjb@gmail.com.

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RATHO LUNCH CLUB FOR OLDER PEOPLE Third Thursday of each month at Ratho Community Centre.

Run by Queensferry Care through the support of Tesco Bags of Help, The Almond Neighbourhood Partnership and RCCC. Starting at 12noon, for more info and to register interest please call 0131 331 5570.

RATHO SWI 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. Thurs 10am12pm. 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.

50 PLUS GROUP Varied programme of activities/outings.

New members welcome – meet fortnightly at Ratho Community Centre. Members 50p, nonmembers £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) TO INCLUDE YOUR CLUB OR CLASS, PLEASE EMAIL DETAILS TO EDITOR@ KONECT.SCOT CHARITY AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT GROUPS ARE FREE. THERE IS A SMALL CHARGE FOR OTHER LISTINGS. SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION AT WWW.KONECT.SCOT

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

APPLIANCE REPAIRS Appliances of Edinburgh B&B Just B Retreats

BATHROOMS & KITCHENS Dream Doors Ian Merriman Paragon Bathroom Solutions Splash Bathrooms BEAUTICIAN Beauty Therapy by Rhona Electrolysis by Pamela Goodbye Hair Juniper Beauty Room The Secret Beauty Garden BLACKSMITH D & I Blacksmiths

BUSINESS PREMISES Gilchrist Property

31 17 4 29 2 28 19 19 19 18 19 10 5

CAR SERVICING, MOT & REPAIR Balerno Garage 40 D & G Autocare 40 Ratho Auto Services 41

ELECTRICIAN A Robertson Electrical Contractor 28 A&A Electrical Solutions 5 D Sykes Electrical 31 Spark Electrical Solutions 38 ESTATE AGENT Blair Cadell Solicitors Remax Property

EXTERIOR CLEANING Cleaning & Maintenance

FENCING, RAILINGS, GATES S & D Fences

35 8 12 8

FINANCIAL ADVICE Personal Money Management

34

FLORIST Juniper Flowers Vicky’s Flowers

45 45

FIREPLACES / WOODBURNERS Fireplaces, Stoves and Flues 6

LOCKSMITH 1st Call Locksmiths CVC Locksmiths and Security West Lothian Locksmith MEMBER OF SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT Gordon Macdonald MSP

MORTGAGE SERVICES Malleny Mortgage Solutions OPTICIAN Clearvue Opticians

24 28 30 46 35 16

PAINTING & DECORATING Alistair McLellan 6 Brush Strokes 24 Gerry Aitken 5 Ken Dunton 6 Lane Decor 28 Lewis Arthur Decorating Services 30 Mark Reece Painter & Decorator 24

FUNERAL DIRECTOR Mark Porteous Funeral Directors 52

PERSONAL TRAINER KM Fitness

16

IRONING / LAUNDRY SERVICES Iron Aid 36

Delisle Tree Solutions Maxwell Tree Care

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PET SITTING / BOARDING GARAGE DOORS Claylands Cottage Cattery 41 Garolla 10 Max’s Garage Doors 10 PLASTERING Alexander Aitken Plastering 5 GARDEN DESIGN / MAINTENANCE CARPET & FLOORING SALES CS Gardening 15 Lothian Plaster 6 Carpets at Home 7 D Greaves Landscape Gardeners 11 Pentland Carpets 22 PLUMBING & HEATING SERVICES Evergreen Balerno 12 Alex Hunter Plumbers 24 CARPET & UPHOLSTERY Ladybug Lady Gardener 10 Bill Reid & Son 24 CLEANING GARDEN FURNITURE AND Jim Gladstone 6 Aquatec 4 BUILDINGS McLellan Plumbing 30 Cleaning Doctor 36 Champfleurie Estate 13 Owen Gibb Plumbing & Heating 24 CW Services 36 Shandon Plumbing 29 GLAZING REPAIRS James Burnett Carpet Cleaning 6 Weir Plumbing Heating and CR Smith 27 Gas Services 24 CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES DGR Double Glazing Repairs 28 Hartbeeps 45 RESTAURANT / TAKEAWAY GOLF CLUB Al Borgo Ristorante 32 CHIROPODY / PODIATRY / Baberton Golf Club 42 Carlyles Bar & Kitchen 43 FOOTCARE GYM / HEALTH CLUB Pentland Fry 32 Pentland Footcare 17 Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club 44 ROOFING CLEANING: HOUSE / OFFICE HAIR SALON Dell Roofing 15 Fiona’s House Cleaning 36 Hair Tech 19 Edinburgh Roofing Services 26 Tony Harper’s Hair Studio 20 COMPUTER / PHONE REPAIRS Fairmile Roofing 14 HOMES FOR SALE John Brazil 8 Simply Fix It 51 CALA Homes 37 Worx24 38 TREE CARE SERVICES CURTAINS & BLINDS Blind Design Harvey Bruce

DENTIST Artis Dental and Implant Studio No.9 Practice DRAINAGE SERVICES Currievale Drainage Services DRIVEWAYS AND PAVING Alpine Paving

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JOINERY Adriatik Sula George Hardie & Son GK Wilson Joiner R McNeill Joiner & Glazier

LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES Beatson’s Building Supplies LAWNS Luxury Lawns

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VET & ANIMAL WELLBEING Pentland Veterinary Clinic

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WINDOW & GUTTER CLEANING Tag Cleaning Services 12

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