Konect Balerno June 2023

JUNE 2023

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f you’ve ever considered getting fruit and veggie boxes delivered, now is the time! Not only can you get locally-grown, fresh organic produce delivered – the healthiest option - you will be supporting a fantastic charity at the same time. See the article on Cyrenians Farm on pages 8-9 and do consider trying their produce delivery, or getting involved in some of their workshops.

Our local walk takes us up in to the endlessly-enjoyable Pentands, to Black Hill this time, starting from Harlaw Visitor Centre, and I particularly love the local environment column this month about the black swan at Linlithgow!

If you know of events for charity or community groups over the summer who would like to publicise them locally, feel free to drop me a line as they are included free of charge on the What’s On page.

Thank you for reading Konect and supporting local businesses and organisations.

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Health: Run for your life!...............................14 I  Food: Pass the pasta.............................18 Money Matters: Cash in king – for now!....20 Wine: Smell the roses....................................28 Local Environment: The Black Swan.........32 Puzzles.............................................................38 Local Walk: Black Springs Stroll.................40 What’s On..................................................42-43

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Tucked away only 10 miles from Edinburgh city centre and situated near Kirknewton in West Lothian, you will find Cyrenians Farm, a small rural haven not only growing food, but also growing skills and community.

Cyrenians Farm is a social enterprise run by homelessness charity Cyrenians. The farm is home to an orchard of 250 heritage apples trees, a young person’s residential community, a thriving educational and outdoor activity portfolio and is the base of their organic veg bag subscription service.

The young person’s residential community is one of several communities run by Cyrenians and is the heart of the organisation’s work: directly supporting individuals experiencing homelessness. Residents are supported to develop their confidence to live independently, whilst also building valuable life skills and experiences to help them eventually move on and flourish in their own homes. From shared meals, to applying for learning and employment opportunities, navigating the day to day demands of household management, each member is supported towards a more independent future.

However, the community aspect is not solely focused on the residents. The farm also welcomes volunteers from diverse backgrounds, who contribute to the farm.

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a safe and supportive environment for people to thrive. Being a destination for growing skills and improving well-being is an important focus of the farm’s work, through educational courses and accredited training, the farm has helped develop rural skills and built confidence in younger people facing tough realities. Teaching green skills such as sustainable woodland management, marketgardening and woodwork has helped those who may have had difficulty engaging with main stream education to become active and engaged, developing new skills and confidence through experiential, learner-led courses.

To further support Cyrenians’ wider work, the farm host beginner friendly workshops open to the public, from creating wonderful bouquets using the farm’s own seasonal sustainable cut flowers to full day tuition in wood crafting and wilderness living skills, it has become a great space to try your hand at something new – why not book a course from their upcoming dates on the 10th June and 30th September?

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Their orchard has been lovingly cared for over 18 years, producing more than 25 varieties of delicious apples that alongside other organic produce is available through the farm’s organic veg and fruit bag service, alongside limited runs of jams, squeezed juices and chutneys.

On top of raising vital funds, growing produce to Soil Association organic standards has allowed them to tackle environmental issues too, such as pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, by restricting the use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides, and other methods.

Whether you want to volunteer, buy organic produce, or support their social enterprise, you can be part of their mission to tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness. Visit cyrenians.scot/farm to find out more.

This article was contributed by Cyrenians Farm Enterprise. Cyrenians is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO), registered charity SC011052.

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Soothing touch

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with massage therapy The pandemic marked a significant reduction in human contact, between long lockdowns and social distancing measures.

Similarly, those simply living alone, away from family or loved ones can also experience this sensation. As humans we’re largely social beings. From the moment we’re born, we’re quite literally hard wired for connection with others. We feel a natural and instinctive sense of comfort, security, and satisfaction from physical contact.

Deprivation of physical touch can result in feelings of emptiness, depression,

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anxiety and loneliness. These in turn can trigger a variety of negative physiological effects, such as increased heart rate, blood pressure and muscle tension, in addition to suppression of the digestive and immune systems, making us more susceptible to fatigue, illness and disease.

Fortunately, professional massage therapy is one of the easiest and most effective ways to combat touch deprivation. Within my practice I’ve encountered several clients who’ve experienced the negative effects of touch deprivation, and had the pleasure of witnessing first-hand the wonderful benefits that massage can bring to a person’s physical and emotional wellbeing. If you’re feeling the effects of loneliness or isolation, come and visit me at the Therapy Room and experience the many benefits of massage for yourself.

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HEALTH

Runners know why they run. When asked, reasons given can be quite varied and can range from “I like the challenge of trying to go faster” to “It makes it easier to cope with work stress if I run regularly.” Some runners run “so I can eat what I want and never put on weight”, others run because it makes them “feel better.”

All are very valid reasons but did you know that running regularly not only keeps you healthy but it will help you live longer too?

Research published in August 2008 in the American medical journal “Archives of Internal Medicine” has shown that running regularly “can slow the ageing process.” In 1984 a group of researchers started a project to discover the health benefits of running. They followed 538 members of a national running club who were aged 50 years and older in 1984 and matched them with a control group of 423 healthy people from northern California who didn’t run. Every year these volunteers were asked to fill in a questionnaire with details of how often they ran, what their height and weight was to allow body mass index to be calculated and a special questionnaire about any disabilities and health problems they may have. Twenty-one years later a total of 284 runners and 156 controls were still participating in the study. Initially, the running group ran for, on average, four hours per week. After 21 years their weekly running time had reduced to around 76 minutes.

This research has shown the remarkable health benefits of running. Nineteen years into the study, 34% on the non-runners had died compared with only 15% of the runners. Both groups became more disabled with age, but for the runners the onset of disability started an average of 16 years later. This study has shown that the health gap between runners and non-runners continues to widen even as the subjects entered their ninth decade of life.

We have known for many years that runners suffer from fewer deaths from heart and artery related problems than non-runners but this study also found that running gives protection against other health problems. The likelihood 14

of premature death from cancer, neurological disease, infection and other causes were all reduced for people who ran.

This finding confirms a study from the University of British Columbia, published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal in 2006. They reviewed the evidence for the health benefits of physical activity and concluded that:“There is irrefutable evidence of the effectiveness of regular physical activity in the prevention of several chronic diseases (Cardiovascular disease, Diabetes, Cancer, high blood pressure, obesity, depression and osteoporosis) and premature death.” They also confirmed that there is a “linear relation between physical activity and health status,” which means that the more activity you do, the healthier you get!

The research is clear – exercise helps us live longer and healthier lives. Run if you enjoy running but if you don’t run, find an exercise that you do enjoy and do it. You will reap the rewards for the rest of your life!

The health column is contributed by McNaughton Physiogrange, Edinburgh www.physiogrange.co.uk

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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!

Pass the pasta

What do you cook when you want something quick, easy and delicious? Pasta, of course! Along with the other benefits, it’s a pretty cheap meal to make – good news at a time when the cost of living is such a big concern.

A recent online Good Housekeeping article featured 75 favourite comfort foods. And no less than a third of them made use of some type of pasta! Think about macaroni cheese, classic lasagne, mushroom pappardelle: all present us with an edible hug!

Did you know that there are hundreds of types of pasta? I’ve seen various claims about exactly how many. The most conservative estimate is 350, although I saw one article stating there are nearly twice that many! What a shame we see so very few of these on our supermarket shelves. I would love to find some large conchiglie (shells), stuff them with ricotta, top them with sauce, and pop them in the oven.

I wrote a poem, to help me remember just a few of the many different pasta types and shapes: Bring a Large Pan of Water to the Boil From capellini to bucatini Pasta types are oh so many!

Alfredo features fettuccine, But I would rather eat linguine.

Filled half-moons are mezzelune.

Penne’s great when baked with tuna.

Farfalle? These are little bows (Toddlers stick them up their nose).

Pastina stars are good in soups.

Anelli, well they’re little hoops.

Rotelle look like wagon wheels Always a hit in children’s meals!

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(They taste like pasta, so forget your fears).

Shaped like thimbles are ditalini.

Corkscrew pasta? That’s rotini.

Orzo looks like mutant rice.

Combined with feta it’s rather nice.

In Naples wedding guests eat ziti.

But can we find it in our city?

The strangest pasta type I’ve found Isn’t star-shaped, stuffed, or round.

Radiatori, as you might guess, Look like heaters. Really? Yes! I don’t have to think hard to name my favourite pasta dish. It’s called Italian Sunrise. I learned how to make it years ago from one of my college lecturers. I have a written-down recipe, but don’t use it anymore – I’ve made it so many times. Not long ago I was telling a friend from Italy how I made Italian Sunrise and what went into it. “It’s similar to Carbonara,” I explained, “except you don’t add any cream. Just butter and olive oil, bacon, a few eggs, parmesan cheese, spaghetti and some seasoning.”

“That is Carbonara!’ he enthused. “Italians don’t put cream in it! You are the first person I have met in the UK who doesn’t add cream!”

I felt so proud.

I FOOD is contributed by Suzanne Green.

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MONEY MATTERS

CASH IS KING……FOR NOW! One positive aspect of rising interest rates, is that you can now get a much better return on your Cash ISAs and Cash Saver accounts. Looking at the market today, it is possible to get 3.51% for an easy access Cash ISA, or up to 4.41% if you’re willing to lock up your money for 2 years.

With these higher rates however, many more people will be paying tax on their non ISA savings. A basic rate tax payer can earn £1000 of interest before they pay tax and a higher rate tax payer can earn £500 of interest tax free.

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Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). Always check this.

If on the other hand you are willing to take a degree of risk, then many commentators feel this could be a good time to enter the investment market. There are signs that inflation is being brought under control in the UK and the US, which could signal a reduction in interest rates next year. If this scenario plays out, then now id the time to invest, not after it happens. If you have sufficient capital and the desire, then holding money in both cash with a good rate of return and also investing into the markets in a suitably diverse fund is a good way of backing both horses.

It is always advisable to consult a professionally qualified adviser before investing money into markets.

The Money Matters column is contributed by Personal Money Management. This month’s article is by David Henderson BA, DipFA.

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I treated my senses to a relaxing afternoon of flower arranging in a beautiful perfume store! It was a fantastic sensory experience sharing a lot in common with wine tasting.

We explored the different textures of flowers, grass and leaves. The beautiful vibrant colours, fresh bright scents, green leafy earth aromas reminded me of wine tasting notes.

It was very relaxing, I slowed down and enjoyed creating my floral display.

The perfumes we sampled echoed the fragrances of the flowers. I am often asked, how do floral flavours get into wine? Are flowers and grasses ground up or marinated in grape juice?

If a wine has notes of honeysuckle, has the wine got honeysuckle in it?

The answer is no. Wine is produced using vitis vinifera grapes. All the familiar names are on this family tree! Sauvignon blanc, chardonnay and malbec are all related and have similar properties but different aromatic makeup. A sauvignon blanc grape produces a different flavour in wine to a chardonnay grape. When a winemaker is making a wine, the flavour of the wine is determined by the grape, fermentation process and method of storage.

The simplest aromas, like melon or apple, come from the skin and flesh of the grape while the more complex aromatics come from the chemical changes in the wine over time.

When we smell an aroma that reminds us of honeysuckle, we are smelling the same volatile chemical compound found in honeysuckle but the smell is from the grape.

This month I encourage everyone to slow down, enjoy a glass of wine, smell the roses and your rosé!

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LOCAL ENVIRONMENT

One reason birds amuse me is because of the random places they turn up.

This month it’s been the turn of the black swan, which has been the star attraction at Linlithgow Loch over the last few weeks.

They’re not a native species to Scotland or the U.K. but hail from Australia (where they’re a protected species) and by all accounts you’re tripping over them in Perth! Wikipedia states they have “erratic migration patterns” Now, whilst there’s every chance it could be a migration gone wrong, it’s more likely this is an escapee from a private collection somewhere.

Another example of how random it is, this photo is actually from when I visited Orkney in 2020 and there was one hanging out near the Ring of Brodgar (a neolithic standing stone circle) of all places.

It seems to have been accepted amongst the mute swans which gather in the shadow of Linlithgow Palace. It is a shame though because unless it moves on to somewhere with another black swan, it won’t be able to find a mate to breed with, which is quite sad.

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Other than having a very cool red eye and being smaller, there’s not any difference to our swans. I try not to photograph nonnative species but when a black swan turns up, you go to see it, fail to take good photos and revert to showing a picture of one from 2 years ago, many many miles away!

This column is contributed by Clare Harte and Kate Stevenson, who grew up in Edinburgh and now live in West Lothian. Together they run Scottish Sisters Photography and travel around the country to watch and photograph amazing wildlife and scenic landscapes.

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Currie Balerno Rotary is always ready to cooperate with other organisations to provide help where it is needed and achieves so much more through that co-operation.

We are represented on the Advisory Board of the Turing Trust, which provides computers for schools in Africa and on the Committee of the Pentlands Ukrainian Support Group, supporting Ukrainians in our community.

We support and work with the two local Food Banks – Community for Food and the Wester Hailes Food Bank – both financially and with practical help.

We have a close relationship with ReusingIT, the charity founded and run by Currie’s own Ross Cockburn, which has refurbished thousands of discarded computers for use in educational establishments both here and internationally.

We work with the Pentlands Eco Network in the planting of trees and enhancement of the local environment; and most notably we have a partnership with Balerno Village Trust in running the hugely successful Community Chest, supporting schools, charities and local good causes.

And, of course, we have the support of the wider Rotary at District level and internationally.

We achieve so much more through partnership and co-operation.

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The Pentlands offer such a variety of trails that you can take a different route every time you head out. And even if you take the same route, the weather and the seasons change so the experience of your walk changes.

This one starts at Harlaw Visitor Centre near Balerno, and takes in Black Springs with the option of extending the walk along Black Hill and onto Green Cleugh.

Take Harlaw Road out of Balerno and follow the signs to Harlaw Reservoir, where you can park in the car park. A short walk takes you to the Harlaw Visitor Centre. Take the path that goes straight ahead towards the hills, and you will walk through a narrow strip of woodland with Harlaw Reservoir on your right hand side. At the end of the reservoir, instead of continuing around the reservoir for what is a circular woodland walk, climb instead over the steps that are built into the stone wall here. Black Springs is signed on the signpost here. Once over the steps, go straight on (instead of left towards Flotterstone).

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5.59 hectares of open water, marshy grassland and reed bed. This latter is the second largest reed bed in the Lothians (the largest being Duddingston Loch).

As you face Black Springs, you then turn to the right and walk along the water’s edge.

You soon come to a causeway separating Black Springs and Threipmuir Reservoir beyond. Here, you can go straight on along the side of Threipmuir Reservoir. Follow the water’s edge until it once more joins the Harlaw Woodland Walk around Harlaw Reservoir. Here, you can take either side of the reservoir to return to the visitor centre.

For a longer and more challenging walk, cross the causeway at the end of Black Springs. The small stone building you see here is a cistern built to collect the water from the nearby springs. Now on the southern shore of Threipmuir reservoir, follow the path to the right of the cistern, climbing uphill next to the drystone wall. The path takes you onto Black Hill, so named because of the dark heather that covers it. The path skirts along the north side of the hill, rather than going over it, and you have enough height to enjoy some lovely views. The path is somewhat rocky and uneven in places.

When you reach a fork in the path, bear right in order to descend into the valley of Green Cleugh. You can see the valley

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ahead of you for some distance as you walk along Black Hill.

Pass through the gate on your right, and follow the path through the valley. It leads to a tree-lined lane that takes you down to Threipmuir Car park. Continue straight ahead and skirt Threipmuir Reservoir to arrive back at Harlaw Visitor Centre.

The longer walk takes around 2.5 hours and offers a variety of terrains.

This article was written by Helen-Jane, Konect editor.

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WED 7TH & THURS 8TH JUNE Here Comes the Sun - Concert by the Pentland Singers. Balerno High School, 7.30pm. The programme includes a wide repertoire of music, from Beethoven to the Beatles SATURDAY 10TH JUNE Farmers Market Main Street, Balerno, 9.00am to 1.00pm SUNDAY 11TH JUNE Concert for a Summer Evening Colinton Parish Church, Dell Road, Edinburgh. 5pm,. Glasgow Chamber Choir. Ticket £10 adults, £5 students, online or at the door. glasgowchamberchoir.org.uk SUNDAYS THROUGH THE SUMMER - 4TH JUNE, 6TH AUGUST, 17TH SEPTEMBER Open Days at Almondell Model Engineering Centre - All welcome. Free admission and parking.

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