Konect Balerno October 2021

OCTOBER 2021

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Harmeny Athletic Club

– Running For All

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elcome to our very autumnal Konect magazine.

The magazine has the familiar “time to prepare for winter” feel this month, and I’m grateful for the huge amount of knowledge, expertise and informed opinions that our wonderful local contributors share, as ever, on health, food, interiors and more. You’ll find everything you need for your home and garden this season too from the local businesses in the magazine, thanks for supporting them.

For the local charity feature this month I caught up with one of the trustees of Harmeny Athletic Club, which as a charity has a remit to help people in the community be active and healthy. A friendly bunch of people, they organise events for total beginners, and can be found running in the Pentlands, along the Water of Leith, at Oriam (Heriot-Watt) as well as road running locally. If you want to get moving, they’d love to help! See page 9.

If you’re involved in any events coming up at the end of the year that you’d like to share with the community, please email me (details below), as well as clubs and classes that have resumed in the area. Listings are free of charge for community/not-for-profit organisations.

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THIS ISSUE Charity: Harmeny Athletics Club – Running For All......................................................9 Eye Health: Myopia (Short-sightedness)..... 14 Health: Turf Toe.................................................. 18 Interiors: Easy Autumn Updates.................... 20 I love food: Six-Hour Shortcake..................... 22 Wine tasting: A Wine For Autumn Work....... 23 Money Matters: Protect Yourself From Pension Scams................................................... 32 Turning over a new leaf.................................... 34 Local Environment: Let’s go fly a kite........... 42 Puzzles.................................................................. 43 Recipe: Beet Choc Brownies......................... 45

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Harmeny Athletic Club – Running For All “It doesn’t matter how fit, how fast or how old you are, Harmeny Athletic Club is a community running club that’s inclusive for everyone,” explains Kim Kenny, one of the trustees of the charity.

“Whether you’re already a runner, or a complete beginner and want to make a start, doing it through the club gives you all the support and camaraderie you need to reach your goals. We have a wide range of people within the club of varying abilities and age, with a number of training sessions and social runs available. It’s for anyone - not just the stereotypical idea of serious runners.”

Based in south west Edinburgh, one of the many running activities that Harmeny AC offers for beginners is the jogscotland Couch to 5k programme. It’s free of charge to help people get active. Kim organises the regular groups.

“Our latest cohort finished in August. We had groups in Balerno and Oriam at Heriot-Watt.

They started off doing 30 seconds walking, 30 seconds jogging, and didn’t believe they could become runners. Eleven weeks later, they completed a timed 5k parkrun on the HeriotWatt campus, and many joined Harmeny AC to continue and develop their running.”

The mental and physical benefits of being active are huge, and it’s great to see so many people being supported and motivated to get active for life through groups like this. But a typical barrier for people joining a running club is fearing they’ll be slower than everyone else. “It doesn’t matter,” says Kim. “There will always be someone at the back with you, so you will never

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feel left behind and before you know it you will be the one holding back to keep someone else company. We offer runs that cater for varying abilities from three sociable miles on the Water of Leith to longer trail runs in the Pentlands.” She speaks from experience; she started running by herself to get fit, and joined Harmeny AC after meeting some members at Hillend on a trail run.

She went from no running experience to a half marathon within five months, and now loves running ultra-marathons. “If you’d said to me when I was stumbling along on my first run that I’d be running marathons, I would never have believed it!”

Besides the running, Harmeny AC is very much a social club too and there is a busy calendar of events and opportunities to meet up in addition to the training and social runs. There are currently 180 adult members, and a junior section, covering all walks of life and interests, making it a friendly and welcoming community.

Membership is £25 per year, and as a charity, help is available to cover the cost for people on low income.

For more information please contact: Email: pentlandrunner@gmail.com Facebook @harmenyac Website: www.harmenyac.org This article was written by Helen-Jane, Konect editor, after speaking with Kim Kenny.

Kim is a trustee of the Board of Harmeny Athletics Club. Harmeny Athletics is a charity registered in Scotland, No. SC048917.

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Myopia (Short-sightedness) This is a condition where the shape of the eye means the image focuses in front of the macula, also called ‘shortsightedness’. Generally speaking, objects that are far away are not in focus but are clear when close. It typically presents in children of around age six to thirteen. It can however onset in adulthood too.

WHO IS MORE LIKELY TO DEVELOP MYOPIA?: Being of East Asian origin, having one or two myopic parents and spending a lot of time indoors are common trends in myopic children. Having the problem at a younger age increases the risk of a large prescription. It is deemed likely that incidence will increase after the hours spent indoors during the pandemic.

WHAT ARE THE RISKS OF BEING MYOPIC?: Being myopic increases the risk of certain eye disease later in life. Conditions include Glaucoma, Retinal Detachment, Myopic Macular Degeneration and Cataract. The risk increases with increase in size of the prescription.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?: Not being able to read things that are far away, bumping into objects (in large prescriptions), screwing eyes up to see and having problems reading the board in school.

HOW IS IT TREATED?: Glasses and contact will make vision clear. Now there are management treatments available that have been proven to reduce the rate of progression of myopia in children. The reasoning of ‘myopia management’ is to try and reduce the risk of eye disease later in life.

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Turf Toe and Other Stories

This is the story of an unhappy young man and his sore toe. He had a swollen, painful and very stiff big toe on one foot after playing football. This caused him to walk with a limp, disturbed his sleep and, most importantly, prevented him from playing the sports he loved.

He had a “Turf Toe”, so what exactly is this and how is it treated?

A Turf Toe is a sprain of the ligaments around the big toe joint at the ball of the foot, known as the first Metatarsal Phalangeal (MTP) Joint. It was first described in 1976 after a study of the injuries sustained by American Soccer players over a season. It was noted that this toe injury was common in all players but happened more often when playing on artificial turf, hence the name.

Although still called Turf Toe this injury can occur in lots of sports like running, gymnastics and dance, and can even be caused by stubbing your toe on the stairs. Lots of us will have experience of that!

To help an acute toe sprain get better, the first 3 to 5 days of treatment are based on the principles of RICE – Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. In this case, 3 days off work were needed as he was unable to drive. An ice pack for 15 minutes four times a day really helped

with pain and swelling as did elevation – sitting with his foot up to watch the telly. Paracetamol was taken to help with pain, as anti-inflammatory medicine can delay tissue healing in the first 3 days after injury.

Once the acute phase settled, it was time to gently start loading the joint and moving again.

Active movements such as bending and stretching his toes periodically through the day helped get movement back. Walking distances were gradually increased while making sure firm soled shoes were worn which were wide across the ball of the foot to help protect the joint as it healed. A return to sport was started with nonweight bearing activities including cycling and swimming followed by a return to jogging then football. The severity of the sprain will indicate how long it takes to get back to sport. A mild sprain may resolve in 2 – 4 weeks but a severe sprain may take up to 6 months.

The next chapters in the Turf Toe story can be Hallux Limitus, where the MTP joint remains stiff due to repeated wear and tear injuries, followed

by Hallux Rigidus where the joint has very little movement. Hallux Rigidus can occur between the ages of 30 – 60 and is a progressive arthritic condition. It is most common over the age of 50, affecting 1 in 40 of us. Treatment for Hallux Limitus and Rigidus can include hot or cold packs to relieve pain, orthotic in-soles to help foot mechanics, local steroid injections into the joint or surgery.

Every step we take puts a force through our big toe equal to twice our weight. Toe pain can have a huge impact on our life, short and long term, so it is worth looking after our toes. After all, every story should have a happy ending.

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

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The best things about autumn? Stunning foliage, the return of hearty soups and stews, spiced apple pie (or any kind of pie!) and the chance to cosy up your home in readiness for the season ahead. Flipping the calendar to October is a definite cue to update your home decor.

But fear not! That doesn’t mean splashing out on paint, rugs and a whole new set of furniture.

There’s plenty you can do to get your space in sync with the season in a much more budgetfriendly fashion.

No autumnal update is complete without a nod to some fall foliage. There’s a huge variety of faux stems out there to choose from and it’s a great way to make a statement splash of colour.

Top tip: if ‘flower arranging’ terrifies you for fear you don’t have an artistic bone in your body, just keep it simple and opt for a few stems of the same thing, pop them in a vase, job done!

Add an autumnal statement cushion. Pop it in a basket with a throw, put it on the chair in your hall, have it on display somewhere as a signal to all who enter that your home is most definitely ‘season ready’.

Pumpkins - not just for Halloween! Yes, I know that there are those among us who are abhorrent at all the ‘Americanisms’ we Brits continue to adopt but this Brit has very close ties to the US of A so I’m making no apologies for it. I love a pumpkin at this time of year! Whether it’s an indoor ornamental one, a real one on my doorstep or a tasty one in my soup, to me they’re completely synonymous with autumn and they are, without doubt, here to stay.

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The latest autumn decor trend?

Garlands! Whether it’s a pom pom garland, a bubble garland, a single leaf garland or a full-on foliage garland, you’ll be seeing them everywhere this year. String them across your mantle or style them on your coffee table tray, the choice is yours but it’s another easy way to add an autumnal accent to your home.

Last but never least, this is also the ideal month to get cosy with scented candles. There’s nothing better than to announce the arrival of autumn in your home by filling it with warming, spicy scents. All you need now are some cosy blankets, lights on low and a great box-set.

Hibernation mode is set!

The Seasonal Touch column is contributed by Lynn McMurray, Balerno resident and enthusiast of all things ‘home,’ serving the local community and beyond with her home & gift business The Seasonal Touch. www.theseasonaltouch.co.uk @KonectMagazines

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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!

Six-hour shortcake

Most of us were taught not to waste food – there are starving children in the world. But are there ever occasions where we should just accept that good food will be wasted and throw it in the bin?

A story from my younger days illustrates the lengths to which I’ve gone in order to be responsible with food. I’d set out to make strawberry shortcake, a favourite dessert in the US. I could cheat by making the shortcake with a popular all-purpose baking mix containing flour, baking powder, salt, etc. Then it was just a matter of buying fresh strawberries and cream.

I knew I was in trouble when I’d just added 1 ¼ cups of melted butter and the recipe instructed me to stir the mixture, forming “stiff peaks”. My bowl contained a sea of yellow liquid. Closer inspection of the recipe revealed that I should have added just ¼ cup (about 50 g) of melted butter, not five times that amount!

I phoned my friend, Lora Beth for advice. “You have two options,” she said. “Ditch the mixture and start again, or multiply all of the other ingredients by five. I realised there was just one option for me, and started doing my calculations.

Now I had to have a total of 40 cups of the baking mix, 20 eggs, 40 tablespoons of sugar and 12 ½ cups of cream. Did I really want to do this?

Maybe I should just bin it? Nah, I’d just have some extra shortcake. And I set to work.

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and baking mix or cartons of cream. Neighbours from the flats above and below mine brought me more pans, and offered me access to their kitchens so I could use three ovens simultaneously. Sure, it would involve running up and down the stairs all afternoon, but that would burn off calories. And then I could enjoy the strawberry shortcake with no guilt.

Six hours after beginning the project, I crawled up the stairs to my flat with the last pan of shortcake to come out of an oven. It was a little well done, but not exactly black. When all 10 pans had cooled, I cut the cake into chunks and placed about eight pieces into each of a stack of resealable food bags I had waiting.

I took the whole lot in to work with me the next day and, after pricing it affordably, I managed to shift it. Strawberries were in season, and my colleagues were only too happy to buy bags of freshly baked cakes to go with them. I even managed to sell, at half price, the slightly smokedamaged batch.

Later, I noticed the name on my recipe card was “Speedy Shortcake”. I knew that one day I would see the humour in that.

I FOOD is contributed by Suzanne Green.

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WINE TASTING

A WINE FOR

Autumn work

Brilliant reds, glowing golds and fiery orange leaves make October picture postcard perfect. Leaves are falling and this month many of us will be outside enjoying the last of the colours and the crisp air. Leaves to rake, logs to split and gardens to winterise.

All this outdoor exercise deserves a reward, so before donning gloves and hat, pick up a bottle of Gigondas Carobelle 2019, available from Majestic. Open, decant and let the wine breath while you put in the hours outside. Your hard work and patience will be rewarded!

Upon opening, the first exploratory nosing shows a tight wine, not yet willing to reveal its secrets. If allowed several hours to breath, the wine will relax and open. Swirl and lift the glass to your nose, breath in spice, liquorice and

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vanilla. The wood spices are wrapped in rich dark forest fruits, blackcurrant touched with dark chocolate and a little plum. On the palate, blackcurrant gives way to surprisingly hot black pepper. Tannins are firm and cradle the wine with a gentle grip and structure which is supported by acidity and warming presence of 15% alcohol. Black pepper, blackcurrant and wood spices roll through the finish leaving a satisfying flavour and mouth feel.

Gigondas Carobelle is from the Gigondas region in the Rhone, France. It is a fabulous wine and a delicious reward for your hours of hard work in the garden. It is available from Majestic at £15-£20 a bottle. Enjoy with a selection of cheeses and a cosy fire.

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by Joanne Frette. Joanne lives in Juniper Green with her 3 children. She is a Sommelier Wine & Spirit Specialist who runs Swirl Sip Socialise, an online wine tasting business which connects friends and family across the UK.

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MONEY MATTERS

FOUR SIMPLE STEPS TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM PENSION SCAMS Four simple steps to protect yourself from pension scams 1) Reject unexpected offers - If you’re contacted out of the blue about your pension, chances are it’s a scam. Be wary of free pension review offers from a company you have not dealt with before as it is probably a scam.

2) Check who you’re dealing with - Check the Financial Services Register (www.register. fca.org.uk) to make sure that anyone offering you pension advice or other financial services is FCA-authorised. If the firm is on the FCA Register, you should call the Consumer Helpline on 0800 111 6768 to check the firm is permitted to give pension advice.

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is called a ‘clone’ firm. Use the contact details provided on the FCA Register, not the details they give you.

3) Don’t be rushed or pressured - Take your time to make all the checks you need – even if this means turning down an ‘amazing deal’. Be wary of promised returns that sound too good to be true, as these promises are almost certainly false. If the offer is only for a limited time, it will be a scam.

4) Get impartial information and advice Financial Advisers – It’s important you make the best decision for your own personal circumstances, so you should consider using the services of an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA). If you do opt for an adviser, be sure to use one that is regulated by the FCA and also check that the IFA is registered to give pension advice as not all are.

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TURNING OVER A NEW LEAF

Clothing - STOP BEFORE YOU SHOP

As the weather gets cooler, I start digging out my warmer clothes and many of us enjoy updating our wardrobes for the new season. But the clothing industry has a terrible environmental record, creating around 8% of global carbon emissions.

So, stop before you shop and ask yourself whether you really need new clothes.

So why is the fashion industry so bad for the environment? Many of our clothes are manufactured and transported from countries which are largely reliant on fossil fuels, leading to significantly high carbon emissions. Dyeing fabric and finishing clothes uses gallons of water, often in areas where fresh drinking water is scarce. Toxic wastewater from textile factories is often channelled into rivers, affecting communities dependant on them for washing as well as poisoning aquatic life.

Fashion encourages us to buy cheap clothes to wear a handful of times before we discard them to replace with the latest style. Most discarded clothes end up in landfill, where synthetic, non-biodegradable fabrics will lie for years.

There are plenty of things we can do to reduce the negative impact of the clothes we buy: • Only buy clothes we need.

• Buy good quality clothes that will last • Consider buying second-hand clothes from charity shops and vintage stores • Look after our clothes – wash them only when they are dirty, at low temperatures – 30 degrees is sufficient for most clothing and, if possible, line dry instead of using a tumble dryer, which can damage the fibres more quickly 34 | BALERNO

• Learn to mend clothes, and accept their slight blemishes as they age • Pass unwanted items to friends or neighbours, or to a charity shop, instead of throwing them away Locally there are plenty of places to buy second-hand or donate unwanted clothes.

In Balerno, there are two RagBag bins – one in the carpark at Dean Park Primary, and one next to Dean Park nursery. They accept wearable clothing, paired shoes, handbags and belts. Oxfam clothing bins can be found in many Sainsburys, including the one at Longstone – Oxfam states that no donations go to landfill. Did you also know that there is an online Oxfam shop? There is a British Heart Foundation store in the Westside Plaza in Wester Hailes, as well as a Barnardo’s. In Morningside there is an Oxfam shop as well as some other great second-hand and charity stores. In central Edinburgh, particularly around the Grassmarket area, there are some great vintage stores. We also frequently receive charity bags through the door asking for old clothes.

If you would prefer to sell your unwanted clothes, try the local facebook site JCB Stuff for Sale/Wanted/or Free, Gumtree or eBay. This month, before heading to the shops or clicking ‘buy now’, have a good look at what you already have and decide what you really need. Where the environment is concerned, the best buy is the one you didn’t make.

“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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September’s Car Boot Sale

Ravelrig Riding for the Disabled Riding slowly returns to normal at Ravelrig RDA. About 90% of the riders are back in the saddle and all riders on the waiting list have been invited for an assessment ride and hopefully all will be offered a riding placement.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Ravelrig RDA is extremely lucky having over 120 brilliant volunteers. Some help with the day-to-day care of the horses and many help with facilitating the riding, but there is a gap in: • Maintenance skills • Managing grazing land • Gardening • Cleaning and ensuring the vehicles are safe and roadworthy If you have any of these skills and have the time to become part of a team at Ravelrig, we would love to hear from you.

We are also seeking volunteers with skills in: • IT • Web design • Financial recording • Grant applications • Fundraising If you are interested, and would like to know more, please contact Barbara or Elaine on 0131 449 7994 for more information.

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EQUINE TACK SALE

Sunday 24th October 10am - 3pm

21 Ravelrig Gait, Balerno. There have been generous quality items donated – saddles, bridles, headcollars, turnout and stable rugs, numnahs, leg protection as well as a selection of human clothing. The usual smell of bacon rolls will greet you and tea/coffee will be available.

There are so many people to be thanked for contributing to our successful second Car Boot Sale - volunteers for organising and helping on the day, volunteer and rider contributions of home baking, the car booters themselves and the community for supporting the event and anyone I may have missed.

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LOCAL ENVIRONMENT

Let’s go fly a kite I was going to write about red kites, and suggest a visit to Argaty to see them. However in the last few weeks I’ve been sent a picture of one over West Lothian, which is incredibly exciting! I’ve got so much to say about the birds you might see them feature a few times, which I’m sure nobody will mind.

I’ve been visiting Argaty since 2016, and now volunteer there as one of the rangers.

It’s one of my favourite places to go and is home to a huge variety of wildlife including red squirrels and ospreys. Mainly though, people visit to see the red kites. I might be biased but to me they’re the most beautiful UK bird of prey. The colours in their feathers vary so much throughout the year but as we come in to autumn, they’re at their best.

They’ve now shed their breeding plumage, and are sporting a dazzling array of reds, browns and oranges. On the right day, with autumn sun shining on them they’re an incredible sight to see.

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compared to other birds.

To see them for yourself, you can visit Argaty Red Kites in Doune. They feed the birds a small amount of food each day, and I’ll never tire of hearing people’s amazement as they perform the most wonderful aerial acrobatics.

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ACROSS: 1. Employed (4), 3. Loyal (8), 9. Whirlwind (7), 10. Big (5), 11. Ceremonial leader (5), 12. Save (6), 14. Twist together (6), 16. Thick oil (6), 19. Steps (6), 21. Friends (5), 24. Not dead (5), 25. Beginning (7), 26. In company (8), 27. Small insect (4).

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.

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.

www.claylandscottagecattery.co.uk

DOWN: 1. Utmost (8), 2. Not late (5), 4. On a ship (6), 5. Relates (5),6. List of ingredients (7), 7. Vegetable (4), 8. Round container (6), 13. Communications (8), 15. Zero (7), 17. Wealthier (6), 18. On land (6), 20. Distinguished (5), 22. Alliance (5), 23. Silly (4).

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SUDOKU

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FOOD & DRINK

Rich and fudgy, these delicious brownies are packed with protein thanks to the addition of nut butter.

Beetroot is a fabulous brain-boosting food known to help production of nitric oxide and improve vasodilation in the body and brain.

The hemp seeds are a great source of additional protein and omega-3 fats. Perfect as a healthy snack, breakfast on the go or pick-me-up when energy levels are flagging.

Ingredients:

• 125g cooked beetroot (about 2 small beetroots) • 200g almond nut butter or other nut butter • 200g dark chocolate • 75g xylitol or coconut sugar • 3 eggs • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 30g chocolate or vanilla protein powder (optional – use 1tbsp cocoa powder instead) • 60g ground almonds • 1 tsp ground cinnamon • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda • 1 tsp baking powder • 60g shelled hemp seeds, optional

Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes Makes: 16 Brownies

Rich and fudgy

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/ gas mark 4. Grease and line a 20 cm/8 inch square baking tin.

2. Grate the beetroot and set aside.

3. Place the nut butter, dark chocolate and xylitol (or coconut sugar) in a pan and warm gently to melt the chocolate.

Allow the chocolate to cool slightly.

Place in a food processor with the eggs, vanilla extract, protein powder (or cocoa powder), ground almonds, cinnamon, bicarbonate of soda and baking powder and process to combine. Process in the beetroot. Stir in the hemp seeds if using.

Spoon the mixture into the baking tin.

4. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and firm to the touch. Allow to cool completely before removing from the tin. Cut into bars.

5. Store in the fridge wrapped for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition per serving: 234kcal, fat 16g (of which saturates 3.7g), carbohydrate 14g (of which sugars 8.4g), protein 8.3g.

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SOLUTIONS

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

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Text or Call Kim: 07921 380711 Instagram: @slimmingworldkim Facebook: Slimming World Groups in Currie YOGA ZOO EDINBURGH – YOGA FOR KIDS @ ORIAM (HERIOT WATT) - Movement and mindfulness for kids! Do you have a little yogi in your family? Did your child become a “Cosmic Kids” devotee in 2020?

Are you looking for something new to entertain your little ones?

Yoga Zoo kids Yoga classes start in August. Classes for p1-3 and p4-7. Mondays and Thursdays from 3.45pm.

Please visit: www.yogazooedinburgh.com to book.

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 returning to exercise. Wednesday 10:45 Balerno Scout Hall and Friday 10:15 Currie Bowling Club.

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For further details see Facebook. com/HeidiMacdonaldFitness BALERNO ART CLUB - This club suits children who thrive by being creative and individual.

Online learning will focus on technique, pencil 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 Text: 07591 990020 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. Access, 4. Belong, 9. Contain, 10. Prior, 11. Sweep, 12. Talking, 13. Resolutions, 18. Deposit, 20. Naked, 22. Evade, 23. Outdoor, 24. Sentry, 25. Adults.

DOWN: 1. Accuse, 2. Canoe, 3. Shampoo, 5. Expel, 6. Opinion, 7. Garage, 8. Instruction, 14. Explain, 15. Ignited, 16. Adders, 17. Adores, 19. Swear, 21. Knoll.

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