Konect Balerno December 2021

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P9 elcome to the festive 2021 issue of Konect!

Have a look through the local businesses here for a host of special offers for the season, as well as gift vouchers and other gift ideas. All our columnists share their wonderful expertise for the season in this issue, and here’s hoping it will be a much more normal time than last Christmas.

Christmas on the Corner is back, in Colinton - a welcome return.

I caught up with local business Prime Sports Physiotherapy in Balerno to find out about the services they offer to the community here. They have a lot going on, more than “just” physiotherapy, so take a look at the article on p10 and bear them in mind for your new year’s fitness resolutions.

I also had an unusual, luxurious and very relaxing experience at West Lothian’s newest spa, FLOAT, this month, which you can read about on page 13, I can highly recommend it.

Wishing all our readers and customers a safe and happy festive season.

Thank you for reading Konect this year.

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THIS ISSUE What’s On: Christmas on the Corner..................8 Local Environment: Merry Christmas..................9 Spotlight: Prime Sports Physiotherapy............10 Spotlight: FLOAT your way to wellbeing.........13 Home Improvements: Smoke Alarms.............20 I love food: Your serve..........................................22 Wine tasting: Careful blending...........................23 Money Matters.........................................................32 Turning over a new leaf........................................28 Recipe: Turkey Burgers........................................42 Puzzles.......................................................................45

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Christmas on the Corner, a Colinton Village Enterprise event, is making a return this year following a necessary break in 2020.

The date is Thursday December 16th, from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.

A new venue for this event, and a return to the outdoors of past years, we will celebrate the festivities in Spylaw Park & CVE's 'Shed'.

Santa, live music, hot drinks, mulled wine & mince pies. A chance for a blether and a maybe even a wee winter wonderland to enjoy!

Bring the kids for a visit to Santa’s Grotto, with express delivery to the North Pole for letters deposited in Santa’s Post Box.

To further amuse the kids, CVE’s Jennie Loudon will provide a craft workshop where Christmas characters can be created.

We are also planning to include live music by local jazz musicians and friends.

If you would like to help - before and after (set-up and tidy-up), on the tombola/raffle/ refreshments stalls, or maybe you can help

Santa who is looking to recruit two elven helpers (training will be given in advance) – please email colintonvillage@gmail.com and let us know.

Colinton Village Enterprise aims to transform the historic outbuilding in Spylaw Park, affectionately known as 'The Shed', into a Community Heritage Hub with an immediate aim to address capital funding for the refurbishment works.

Please see cventerprise.org for more information if you would like to support this project.

This article was contributed by Colinton Village Enterprise. Colinton Village Enterprise SCIO is a Scottish Charity (SC049496) and an incorporated body, regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR).

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LOCAL ENVIRONMENT

I’ve gone a little further afield for this one, to the Glenshee area where I visit quite regularly to photograph red squirrels, and eat cake.

Thankfully, the squirrels were quite happy to take part in a festive photoshoot in return for some peanuts. At this time of year they’re busy caching their food, ready to see them through the winter when supplies are running low. It’s quite common for them to forget where they’ve buried their stash, which is why red squirrels are one of the best sources for tree planting! What’s their loss is nature’s gain. They also test their food for freshness and will discard a hazelnut which doesn’t sound like it’s worth eating. This is different to the invasive greys who are much less fussy and why they can out compete the native reds for food where their habitats cross over.

When it’s cold, squirrels will tuck themselves away in their drey high up in the canopies and will use their fluffy tails as insulation to keep themselves warm. They have huge variations in colours, from very dark (making @KonectMagazines

them easy to mistake for the grey squirrel) to bright orange, or red with blonde little tails.

You can see red squirrels at Morton Lochs (Tayport) Eskrigg Reserve (Lockerbie) or Aberfoyle. These places are great to spend a few hours wandering around whilst keeping a look out for squirrels scampering around the woodlands.

We hope you all have a lovely Christmas & New Year. See you in 2022!

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“You don’t need to be ‘broken’ or seeing a physio to come to one of our classes,” explains Lisa Benn of Prime Sports Physiotherapy in Balerno. “People come not only from a point of injury, but from a point of health to get even fitter and stronger.”

As a physiotherapist for Scottish Rugby, Lisa is used to scanning a rugby pitch in full play, spotting the player who will need help (“I can often see who’s going to need help just before it happens, by looking at the way players are moving and how they pick themselves up,” she says). Because physiotherapy is all about how our bodies move, and a trained eye can see when something’s not flowing just quite right – and how to fix it.

Just one of the benefits of attending the physio-led pilates classes here is the instructor can watch how you move and suggest wee adjustments that will help you specifically.

Prime Sports Physiotherapy started offering pilates classes to their clients three years ago. They really took off and are now open to everyone in the community to get the benefit of physio-led classes. They also offer yoga, fitness and strength classes, personal training, and antenatal pilates.

Lisa worked for the NHS for 20 years before opening her own private practice in Balerno five years ago. She wanted to bring together various strands of physiotherapy that she had done over the

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• Beth Valentine: Reception/Office • Genevieve Harborow: Pilates Instructor and Respiratory Physiotherapist • Nicky Baldwin: Women’s Health and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist • Wendy White: Respiratory physiotherapy • Carole Myles: Personal Trainer and Pilates Instructor • Taiba Green: Yoga Teacher • Lisa Benn: Musculoskeletal, Paedriatric, Respiratory and Sports Physiotherapist; Pilates Instructor; Acupuncturist course of her career to offer a complete physio service under one roof – performance sports, respiratory, musculoskeletal, and paediatrics.

Prime stands for Paediatric, Rehabilitation & Injury Management Expertise. She has assembled a team of other specialists, and together they over 150 years of professional experience!

“We see people of all ages; sportspeople, dancers, young people, children and of course, people with sore backs and joints. We provide rehabilitation from injury and surgery, long covid support and pain management. We want you to be the best version of you, whether that’s because you’re playing for Scotland, or need to be able to walk to the end of your drive,” says Lisa.

The team’s mantra is “our patients’ health first.”

“We are 100% focused on the health and wellbeing of our patients, not on selling a course of sessions or classes. We work closely with GPs and refer to other health services where that’s the most beneficial for the patient.”

As an Advanced Respiratory Practitioner Lisa went back to help the NHS during the worse of the pandemic last year. The pandemic bought its own challenges to Prime Sports Physiotherapy delivering their healthcare, but they are back to full strength albeit with limited class sizes for covid-safety reasons.

Book online and find more information at www.primesportsphysio.co.uk - Home visits available.

This article was contributed by Helen-Jane after speaking with Lisa Benn of Prime Sports Physiotherapy. Helen-Jane is the editor of Konect magazines @KonectMagazines

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FLOAT is a premium new health spa in West Lothian offering a unique well-being experience.

It allows you enter a deeply restorative, meditative state by weightlessly floating in a pod of Epsom salt water, with all external stimulation - including sound and light – completely removed.

People use float therapy for different reasons: it’s excellent for managing stress, anxiety and PTSD; it’s used by sportspeople to prepare mentally and physically for performance; and some people find their minds become incredibly creative under the conditions of sensory deprivation.

The high concentration of salt means that floating is effortless, allowing every muscle in your body to completely relax and trigger the release of endorphins. In addition, the health benefits of soaking in Epsom salts include pain relief, improved muscle and nerve function and skin condition.

Leaving the stresses of the external environment behind starts as soon as you step through the door of FLOAT at their luxury, purpose-built centre on Glasgow Road in Bathgate.

I booked a session to try it when they opened in November. The largest float therapy centre in Scotland, there is exquisite attention to detail here at every stage of your experience, from the calming décor that welcomes you, to the carefully-selected organic toiletries provided.

Each pod is in its own private room, where you shower before your float. FLOAT’s pods drain completely between each customer; you can see it filling freshly for your session while you shower. The pod designs here have a low threshold and a fully-opening lid, making them easier to access for people with mobility issues.

When you’re ready, step into the pod and, for the full experience, close the lid completely. For the first five minutes there is relaxing music and soft mood lighting, then it fades to silence and @KonectMagazines

darkness. (You can control the intensity of the experience by opting to leave the mood lighting on, or leaving the lid partially open). Initially I thought a full hour of doing absolutely nothing would drag. But it takes time for your body and mind to fully let go, and when they do, you very pleasantly lose track of time. There is nothing but the occasional sound of the water gently lapping.

The weightlessness, and the total absence of all usual sensory inputs for your mind to process, is deeply calming and restorative; you need make no effort to shut them out, as they are simply not there. The health benefits for both mind and body are becoming more and more understood and many people float regularly as an essential part of their health routine.

All too soon, the mood lights and music fade in to signal the end of the float. Shower again to rinse off the salt - beautiful toiletries are provided - and there is a pamper room equipped with Dyson supersonic hair dryers for you to prepare to emerge into the outside world. As a finishing touch, a hot drink awaits you in the post-float room before you leave feeling thoroughly recharged.

For more information, to book a session or purchase gift vouchers, visit floatscotland.co.uk or call 01506 639489. FLOAT, 6-10 Glasgow Road, Bathgate, EH48 2AA This article was contributed by Helen-Jane after experiencing a luxury float therapy session at FLOAT, Bathgate. Helen-Jane is the editor of Konect magazines.

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Acute Angle Closure Attack

The chamber in front of the iris contains a fluid called the Aqueous Humour. The pressure of this fluid can increase to a dangerous level, due to the drainage system being blocked. This can then cause damage to the optic nerve in the form of Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma.

How does the pressure increase? The fluid is produced behind the iris. It passes through the pupil and drains via the trabecular meshwork between the cornea and the iris (anterior chamber angle). If the pupil and iris stick together, the pressures behind and in front of the iris differ, bowing the iris forward. This can block the drainage channel, increasing the pressure.

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Who is at risk from this? Average age of incidence is around 60, increasing with age. Family history due to inherited anatomical features is also a risk. People from SE Asia and China are more at risk.

An attack is more prevalent in females than males with a ratio of 4:1 What are the symptoms? Pain, red eye, nausea (and vomiting). Haloes around lights, headache, blurry vision, dilated pupil. Pressure can increase to 3-6 times the normal level.

How is it treated? This is a medical emergency and needs to be treated SAME DAY. Treatment is by medication to reduce the pressure, limiting the potential damage done to the optic nerve. This condition can blind a person very quickly untreated.

This article was contributed by Jonathan Jennett of Clearvue Opticians, 60 Bryce Road, Currie, EH14 5LD.

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New Scottish Home Smoke Alarm Requirements

• Scottish Government website: www.gov.scot/publications/fire-andsmoke-alarms-in-scottish-homes • Older and disabled homeowners on low incomes can also contact their local “Care and Repair,” which gives independent advice and help: www.careandrepairscotland.co.uk • Scottish Fire and Rescue Service: www.firescotland.gov.uk/your-safety/ at-home

From February 2022 all Scottish homes should have tamper-proof, interlinked (if one goes off they all sound) smoke alarms in living room and hall, and heat alarm in kitchen. In rooms with a gas, oil or solid fuel appliance, carbon monoxide (CO) alarms will also be mandatory.

Rented homes should already comply.

Alarms are either wired into your electricity mains or have long-life batteries sealed into the alarm so it cannot be disabled.

Mains-wired alarms last longer than battery installations. They require installation by a qualified electrician. If other work needs to be done, such as a rewiring or major alterations, get alarms done at the same time. Recently built homes are likely to already have mains-wired interlinked alarms. Professional installers often suggest battery systems for existing properties since there is no disruptive work involved.

Battery-operated units can be installed on a DIY basis. They have a life of about 10 years, then must be replaced. The batteries cannot be removed to disable the alarm or be replaced.

The Scottish Government gives typical DIY cost as £220 for battery alarms.

Most existing smoke, heat and CO alarms are not tamper-proof or interlinked so do not meet new regulations. They are still widely on sale. They could be used in addition to the new installation.

Here are some things to think about for a DIY installation or to ask your installer: TESTING - Think about testing (weekly) in planning your system. You need to reach ceiling mounted alarm test buttons (use a stick!) and check they all sound. Some systems have a remote control that helps. They are loud!

Use ear plugs when testing.

ESCAPE PLAN - Have an escape plan should alarms sound.

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RESEARCH - Search online to compare suppliers and makes. Installation and user instructions should be available on manufacturer or supplier websites. Read these carefully to help decide whether to go DIY or to employ a professional.

Ensure the specification is for Scotland (England and Wales are different) and check manufacturer and/or supplier support (you might need it!).

If batteries are replaceable, they do not meet the new Scottish regulations.

The interlinking process differs between makes. Some are easier than others (similar to linking cordless phones). Instructions must be followed very precisely.

Alarms are fixed to the ceiling or high on a wall with screws or glue so you need a stepladder.

COSTS - Excluding installation, expect to pay £35 to £80 for each fire alarm (depending on make and features) and about £20 for each non-linked CO alarm. It is worth searching prices. Some suppliers offer discounted kits for Scotland.

In summary, for a DIY installation do plenty of online research, follow instructions precisely, take care on the stepladder and you should succeed! For professional installation, contact a reputable qualified electrician.

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I  FOOD

How much of your day has to do with food? Thinking about it, buying it, preparing it, fretting about the fats or carbs in it, savouring it, dealing with leftovers, daydreaming about more food … I realised a long time ago that I was fairly consumed with what I consumed! Some people eat to survive. For others, like me, thoughts of breakfast get us out of bed in the morning!

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I was at the salon getting my hair cut when the stylist shocked me with a story about what she had eaten at a Christmas party. “I would normally just have a mince pie,” she explained, “but I thought I’d be brave and try some stolen cake.”

Stolen cake?! What sort of party had she attended? Then I realised that, even though my hairdresser didn’t pronounce it in the German way, she must mean stollen!

Thankfully, her cake had not “fallen off the back of a truck”, but was most likely paid for, along with the other refreshments, by the party’s host.

Anyway, it’s great she tried something new.

Some people play it safe when it comes to food, sticking with the things they know well.

Others, like the guy who delivers my groceries, have a more adventurous spirit. One day he told me, “I noticed you often buy falafel. So I started buying it too. But please can you tell me what I’m supposed to do with it?”

When you think about Christmas food, are you traditional? Do you have certain taste buds that suddenly switch on in anticipation? Do you enjoy the same dishes every year? Or are you more likely to try out a new recipe or two from your favourite TV chef?

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were getting wise and flying the coop!

Some get anxious at the thought of a turkeyfree Christmas. But it doesn’t bother me. I’ve got bigger fish to fry – which is not to say my family will have fish on Christmas Day. (However, I do have friends who enjoy fresh salmon for their festive meal.)

If turkeys are hard to come by in a few weeks’ time – and I don’t think that will be the case now – we have the excuse we need to break away from tradition! Be radical in your choice of main. Put an unfamiliar vegetable on the menu (your kids might be praying there will be a shortage of brussels sprouts this year!) And if you’re feeling really bold, replace the mince pies with mini chocolate cheesecakes.

This foodie thinks that as long as you have plenty of good cheeses, breads, wines and chocolate in the house, you can stray from the traditional Christmas dinner. Of course, not everyone agrees with me … so we normally have turkey.

Have a wonderful time, whatever you serve.

Bon appetit!

I FOOD is contributed by Suzanne Green.

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WINE TASTING

I presented a wine and food pairing event to members of The Merchant Company in the beautiful Merchant Hall on Hanover Street. A grand setting for one of my first in-person group events. It was wonderful to meet in person again!

The theme of the tasting was A Taste of the Festive Season.

Krasno is a Slovenian white blend of Sauvignon Blanc blend and Ribolla Gialla. The careful balance of two grape varieties results in a cut grass, lemon and verbena nose and palate, without the high, sharp acidity we are used to with Sauvignon. Ribolla Gialla softens the acidity and rounds out the palate.

If you like Sauvignon Blanc but prefer a softer acidity, Krasno is one to try. At £9.99 a bottle it is great value too!

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The red wine was a blend of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre. This is a classic Beaumesde-Vanise blend from the southern Rhone region of France. Beaumes-de-Vanise ‘La Traissiennes’ 2020 Maison Bouachon is perfect for cold evenings by the fire or paired with flavoursome stews or roasts. The blend of 3 red grapes results in a warming nose of dark plum and damson fruit, stewed blackberries, spice from the Syrah grape and wood spice from a spell in oak cask.

We finished the tasting with one of my favourite sherry’s Pedro Ximenez served over ice cream. PX is a real treat, look for it in the fortified wine section of your wine shop and serve over ice cream!

The monthly wine tasting column is contributed by Joanne Frette. Joanne lives in Juniper Green with her husband and three children. For wine recommendations, reviews and details of future tasting events, please go to swirlsipsocialise.com

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TURNING OVER A NEW LEAF

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- WHAT WORKED AND WHAT DIDN’T During the last year, I have been trying to reduce my carbon footprint. By sharing my ideas, I hope I have inspired you to do the same.

Since the anniversary edition of Turning Over a New Leaf last month, I have been considering what has worked well and what has not worked out.

Which changes worked for me…

ATTRACTING MORE WILDLIFE INTO THE GARDEN

The introduction of bird feeders, a bird box and a water station attracted a great variety of birds to our garden, which has been wonderful to see. My personal highlight was the return of blue tits to our nest box for the second Spring running.

GETTING TO KNOW WHAT CAN BE RECYCLED One of the most useful things I did was to print out Edinburgh Council’s recycling guide and stick it in my kitchen cupboard.

I soon discovered many more items that could be recycled and as a result send much less to landfill.

MEAL PLANNING I have also become much better at planning meals. Each week, before ordering my grocery shopping online, I write a plan for the week ahead, and only buy what is needed for those meals. Not only has it reduced food waste, but it has saved time in the evening; no more wondering what to cook for dinner and then discovering I do not have all the ingredients.

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REFILLS Refilling bottles of cleaning products such as washing up liquid and clothes liquid reduced the number of plastic bottles we dispose of.

SHAMPOO BARS AND SOLID SOAP While initially unsure about using a bar of soap on my hair, I haven’t looked back since my first shampoo bar. We also replaced liquid soap with solid bars, further reducing the number of plastic bottles we buy.

REUSABLE FOOD WRAPS Wax-coated food wraps have proved ideal for packed lunches and picnics. They wash easily and remove the need for disposable wrapping such as cling film. …and which didn’t

ORGANIC VEG BOX

I was excited to receive my first veg box. It was full of locally grown, seasonal vegetables, some of which I could not name. For the first few weeks I looked forward to their arrival and relished the challenge of experimenting with new ingredients, but I soon gave up. My family is not the most adventurous when it comes to food, and I hated letting any go to waste.

There is still a lot more we can do as a family, and I will continue to try new ways to reduce the negative impact we have on the planet. I hope you will too.

“Turning Over a New Leaf” is a new column contributed by Jo Johnson, a Balerno resident who aims to share her research and shopping choices each month for manageable steps to a greener life. (Artwork by Nikki Forrest of Memorybox Paintings) For more ideas, follow me on Facebook www.facebook/anewleaf

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MONEY MATTERS

TO TRANSFER OR NOT TO TRANSFER There are two types of pensions: A) Defined Benefit (DB) also known as “Final Salary” and B) Defined Contribution (DC) also known as money purchase.

With a DB when you retire you will get a guaranteed annual pension , with inflation linking, for the rest of your life irrespective of how long you live. You have no influence on the amount of pension you will receive as this is governed by the scheme rules.

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pension either up or down.

Legislation gives you the right to “transfer” your DB pension to a DC pension.

However, it is unlikely to be in your best long-term interest as you will be giving up a guaranteed pension for life. On the other hand, with a DC pension, you could run out of money before you die.

You can’t change your mind once you’ve transferred out of the DB scheme.

Comparing the risks and benefits of DB and DC pensions is complex and needs to reflect your wider personal circumstances and attitude to risk.

If you are considering transferring your pension you should take regulated financial advice from someone who is authorised to advise on pension transfers by the Financial Conduct Authority.

The Money Matters column is contributed by Personal Money Management. This month’s article is by Dr Peter M Marshall.

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FOOD & DRINK

with Cranberry Sauce and Brussels Sprout Coleslaw Delicious turkey burgers topped with cranberry sauce and a Brussels sprout coleslaw.

Burgers:

• 250g turkey breast mince • ½ red onion, diced • 2 garlic cloves, grated • 1 egg, beaten • 1 small apple peeled and coarsely grated • 1 tsp smoked paprika • Salt and pepper • Olive oil (to cook)

Brussels Sprout Coleslaw:

• 125g Brussels sprouts, trimmed • ½ red onion • 1 carrot, peeled • 50g Greek yoghurt • 30g mayonnaise • 1 tsp Dijon mustard • 1 tbsp lemon juice • Salt and pepper • ¼ tsp ground cumin • Handful of chives, chopped • Handful of parsley, chopped

Rolls, lettuce and cranberry sauce, to serve Serves 2

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Delicious with cranberry sauce

Method:

1. Place the mince in a bowl with the remaining ingredients for the burger and mix well.

Shape the mixture into two burgers about 3cm thick. Chill for 30 minutes.

2. Preheat the oven to 190oC/170oC fan/ gas mark 5. Place the burgers on a lined baking tray and brush the tops lightly with the olive oil. Bake in the oven for 20-25 mins, turning halfway through cooking, until cooked through.

3. To make the coleslaw, grate the Brussels sprouts, onion and carrot in a food processor. Place in a bowl. Mix together the yoghurt, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, salt and pepper and cumin. Pour the yoghurt mixture over the vegetables and coat thoroughly. Stir in the herbs.

4. Serve the burgers in buns with lettuce, a spoonful of cranberry sauce and the coleslaw.

Nutrition per burger with coleslaw: 340kcal, fat 14g (of which saturates 2.9g), carbohydrates 15g (of which sugars 13g), protein 36g, fibre 3.8g

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DECEMBER CROSSWORD

Established in May 2006, we provide first-class holiday accommodation for up to 35 feline guests.

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.

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^^^ Solution in the February edition of Konect ACROSS: 1. Harbour (4), 3. Precious stones (8), 9. Implement (7), 10. Concur (5), 11. Produced (12), 14. Short sleep (3), 16. Coarse (5), 17. Pronoun (3), 18. Despite (12), 21. Modify (5), 22. Design (7), 23. Daily (8), 24. Musical instrument (4).

DOWN: 1. Imagining (8), 2. Wash (5), 4. Frozen water (3), 5. Sizes (12), 6. Créche (7), 7. Vomit (4), 8. Adequately (12), 12. Enumerate (5), 13. Pest (8), 15. Make ready (7), 19. All (5), 20. Imitation (4), 22. Vegetable (3).

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SOLUTIONS

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

PILATES, YOGA, STRENGTH & FITNESS CLASSES - AT PRIME SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPY & PILATES - Large timetable of classes for all abilities, led by instructors who use their expertise and care to support well-being and challenge fitness. Classes are held upstairs in our welcoming Pilates & Yoga studio and downstairs in our gym at 46a Bavelaw Road, Balerno. Please visit: www. primesportsphysio.co.uk to book classes. Email: hello@ primesportsphysio.co.uk for more info.

PiYo - Yoga + Pilates + Nonstop Movement = Stretch + Strengthen + Sweat! All in ONE workout!! All abilities welcome. Live! Classes Tuesday 9am Balerno Scout Hall. Virtual! Classes (Zoom) Monday & Wednesday 19:30.

For further details see Facebook.com/ HeidiMacdonaldFitness PARACISE - Low-intensity, gentle exercise class (45 min) with NO floor work. Suits those who find regular fitness classes too demanding, or those returning to exercise.

Wednesday @ 10:45 in Balerno Scout Hall. For further details see Facebook.com/ HeidiMacdonaldFitness or email heidi.instructor@gmail. com BALERNO ART CLUB This club suits children who thrive by being creative and individual. Online learning will focus on technique, pencil 46 | BALERNO

work and colour. Outdoor classes will be a visual appreciation of colour, depth and nature through pencil and other mixed media like watercolours. We encourage individuality and celebrating being your own true artist. First class is a FREE trial.

E: balernoartclub@gmail.com T: 07591990020 Instagram: @annieandcarasonlineclasses BALERNO DANCE FITNESS - This class suits children who like to be active, whilst having fun. Online learning will focus on musicality and learning dance routines to your the children’s favourite music within the comfort of your own home. Outdoor Dance Fitness can enjoy the benefits of having more space outdoors in nature, whilst learning Dance Fitness routines together as a group.

First class is a FREE trial.

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ACROSS: 1. Closest, 5. Cheap, 8. Buffalo, 9. Chill, 10. Syrup, 11. Plateau, 12. Ballet, 14. Fettle, 17. Grandma, 19. Edged, 22. Inner, 23. Amateur, 24. Giddy, 25. Artists.

DOWN: 1. Cubes, 2. Offer, 3. Example, 4. Troops, 5. Cocoa, 6. Evident, 7. Pollute, 12. Begging, 13. Learned, 15. Elegant, 16. Banana, 18. Dirty, 20. Guess, 21. Dares.

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