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Howden Park Theatre in Livingston are running a prize draw for Konect readers this month, with the chance to win a pair of tickets to the show “Probably The Best Comedy Songs In The World Ever, Maybe.”

Turn to page 33 to enter the draw.

All our regular columns are here, I hope you enjoy them. Thanks for reading Konect and for supporting local businesses.

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Allister McKillop: We have fun, and we get things done!

By Suzanne Green

A resident of Currie for 31 years, Allister McKillop is chair of the Currie Community Council and Research Manager for Mount Parnassus Partnership Ltd. He is married to Ann and they have two grown children, Martin and Jenn.

“Growing up in Glasgow I had 48 mums,” says Allister McKillop. “I was raised in industrial Govan, and Clynder Street was a close-knit community.

Every mum on our street looked after every boy and girl who lived there. I could stay out playing from morning until night and my parents knew I would be safe. If I was hungry, I could tap on anyone’s door and get a piece and jam. My mother would do the same for the other kids.

That was real community.

“New mums were looked after by older mums.

If someone was ill, everyone knew about it.

When a person died, the family’s blinds would be shut, and neighbours would show respect. If I misbehaved, I might get a slap round the ears from a neighbourhood mum. And my own mother would say, ‘What were you doing? You must have deserved it!’

“There was a safeness and warmth about the way I grew up. Community like that just makes you feel part of something, you know?”

Today Allister lives in Currie with his wife, Ann, and their two “beautiful boxer girls”, Cookie and Candy. The upbringing he describes helps me understand why he’s serious about trying to foster community spirit. In his third year as chair of Currie Community Council (CCC), he believes it’s important to engage and involve people. The annual Currie Fair has proved to be an effective way of doing that.

“I love the fair,” says Allister. “Two thousand people get together and everyone is chatting and enjoying themselves. It’s a safe, contained area

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“Originally we planned to hold the fair every two years, but the people said it must be every year!”

As well as being a great day out, the event raises £2-2.5 thousand, which is then put to work in the community. This year’s plan is to use the money raised to improve a local playpark.

The Christmas Fair, held at the revamped Currie Community Centre, is also very popular. Last year’s highlight was when 1st Team players from Hearts Football Club presented one boy and one girl with a signed football top.

“Our Facebook page is another great way of engaging the community,” says Allister. “We post items of interest to locals, and learn what they’d like us to do. It’s important to listen to people and make the best possible use of our time and monetary resources. Neighbours use the site to inform others of things like traffic problems; people are looking after one another.”

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training is being offered through the library and will be shared with other communities.

On 7 May (10.30 am to 1.30 pm) the second annual Health Fair will be held, this time at Colinton Bowling Club. The theme is “Support for Older People in the Community”, and there will be blood pressure checks, health advice and free “healthy eating” food samples. Later this year, the hugely popular Book Festival will be re-run (watch for the date on CCC’s Facebook page).

Allister stresses that he is part of a team. He’s very grateful for the help of vice chair Alan Murray and every other member of the CCC. He’s also thankful for advice and financial support from the Neighbourhood Partnership, a division of Edinburgh Council. He invites visitors to attend the CCC’s regular meetings, held the second Monday of the month at 7.30 pm at Gibson Craig Hall.

“If we say we’re going to do something, we see it through to the end,” he says. And it’s great to know that if we ask for volunteers for an event, we will get them. When people get involved, they think, ‘That is part of me, because I helped make it happen!’

“There are two sides to Currie Community Council: having fun and getting things done! I have to admit that we prefer the fun!”

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Seagull Trust Cruises Chairman, David Mieras, said, “We had concerns about reliability but now this particular boat has a new lease of life. It was an expensive project but we hope that people’s generosity will allow us to keep afloat on the hundreds of trips planned for this year. In the next few years we will have to replace our oldest vessel, and that will be a much much greater cost.”

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Most people’s needs for their home change over time. More space, updating the home, changing the style – there are many reasons to embark on a home extension project! Many people are moving to a more open plan design, while others are investing to increase the value of their home, and for others the trend of working from home brings a need for a home office or two. But where to start?

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1st Choice always offer a pre-install build meeting - all the details of your project are discussed at the outset, including right down to where the power points are going to go. They can be changed of course but it’s important to think through all the details and the interior design, think about where the sofa is going to be, where the desk is going to be. This is where you really think through the realities of living in your new space and the experts are there to help you.

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“Once the design is right, the build is the easy bit,” says Derrick. It can be done any time of the year except when the temperature falls below 5 degrees. A responsible builder will ensure you have a schedule of work and a timeline so you have the reassurance of knowing that everything is on track. For larger projects that 1st Choice carry out, Derrick fully manages them himself and keeps in regular contact with the home owner.

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Snagging stage. It’s a fact of life that sometimes things go wrong despite the best of planning, or perhaps your initial use of the space threw up some unanticipated problems. 1st Choice offer a 10 year warranty on labour and materials and, like any professional builder will stay in touch during the handover period and make sure the home owner continues to be delighted.

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Riccarton Dental Practice is a modern dental practice offering a full range of dental treatments under the NHS or privately if requested.

With state-of-the-art facilities and a friendly, expert approach, Riccarton Dental Practice is a NHS dentist with a difference.

We can provide: Restorative Dentistry | Crowns | Inlays | Veneers Composite Build-Ups to Remodel Smiles Tooth whitening and surgical dentistry are also available.

Riccarton Dental Practice, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS T: 0131 451 3080 | E: riccartondentalpractice@outlook.com | www.riccartondental.co.uk

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If you’re looking for top-class dental care then look no further.

Here at Balerno Dental Care we offer a fantastic range of services for all the family.

Routine dental examinations | Cosmetic dentistry | Facial Aesthetics | Implants | Dental Hygiene To book your appointment please call us and a member of our friendly team will be happy to help.

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Competition WIN two tickets to see Probably the Best Comedy Songs in the World Ever, Maybe at Howden Park Centre, Livingston on the 16 June.

Probably the Best Comedy Songs in the World Ever, Maybe This show does exactly what it says on the tin.

A host of comedy songs from the best names in the business (plus a few surprises). Hear sidesplitting songs from Monty Python, Peter Cook

and Dudley Moore, Lonnie Donegan, The Goons, Bernard Cribbins, Kenneth Williams, Benny Hill, Noel Coward, George Formby and many more.

Seasoned pros, Pat Abernethy and Dave Marsden will attempt all of this hilarity with just the aid of a piano.

“An exceptional gift for comedy that had us rolling in the aisles.” The Scotsman “Masterful… An evening of consistent laughter.”

Time Out Thursday 16 June, 1.30pm. Tickets £12.50 or £10.50 concession.

Howden Park Centre, Livingston. Box Office: 01506 777666 www.howdenparkcentre.co.uk

To enter simply answer this question: Complete the name of this popular comedy TV series - Monty Python’s Flying …………

Text or email the answer, your name, phone mnumber and email address to 07854 492638 or editor@konectdirectory.co.uk Closing date for entries 15th May 2016.

Winner will be chosen at random after the closing date.

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New veterinary surgery for Balerno. Established over 30 years in Midlothian, ICR Vets are excited to announce their new branch at 44b Main Street, Balerno, EH14 7EH is NOW OPEN. For more information or to book an appointment call us on:

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

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We are a caring, friendly, local practice and treat your pets like one of the family. With our modern facilities, easy parking and team of compassionate staff we can offer your pet the best possible care.

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Buster the Dog

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Professional & reliable dog walking service

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Our family run practice is celebrating 15 years at the heart of Currie, Balerno and Juniper Green, developing close bonds within the community. We are a single centre clinic with all medical, surgical, diagnostic and dental facilities in house with no need to travel between branches.

Open 6 days a week with full emergency cover 24/7 through our specialised emergency provider. Our dedicated team of experienced vets and fully qualified nurses look forward to meeting you and your pets.

• Fully equipped in house surgical theatre • Separate fully equipped dental station • In-house laboratory machine and microscopy • X-ray • Ultrasound • Endoscopy • ECG See our website for more details including sample pricing.

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WALK

Walking Preparation Season

by Karen Murray

I am not entirely sure how this happens, but once again before I know it, the clocks have gone forward, the days are longer with lighter evenings and it is sponsored walk/hiking challenge preparation time of year again!

In our area the Edinburgh Moonwalk is of course top of the walking challenge list and it is about now that you will spot walkers out and about everywhere sporting pink and white baseball caps as they train for that marathon walk.

I have done my share of that training and braved the marathon a couple of times, and signing up for one of these sponsored walks is a great way of encouraging a regular walking regime. Without the challenge ahead, you may be lulled into laziness and not bother to enjoy those great outdoors.

So if you have not yet picked your challenge, there are plenty to choose from. Scotland walking events and festivals are springing up everywhere to cater for the nation’s growing obsession with keeping fit and living healthier lifestyles. They are all over Scotland so you can choose from coastal or woodland, go for a short walk or a super challenge. The main thing is that the training can be done on your doorstep. Any of the challenges you choose will come with a training schedule that will help you to start the training and you can take it at your own pace.

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*The Moonwalk Edinburgh, 11 June – you don’t have to try the full marathon, there are four walking distances: the new moon (6.55 miles), the half moon (13.1 miles), the full moon (26.2 miles) and the over the moon (52.4 miles). *Hawick Walking Weekend, 28-30 May Experience the beauty of Bonnie Teviotdale.

Over three days there will be a selection of walks exploring the folklore and history of the area. *Angus Glens Walking Festival, 2-5 June - This popular event takes place in the beautiful location of Angus and covers 18 walks, designed to appeal to all levels of ability. *The Caledonian Challenge, 11-12 June – There are two events, The 54 (54 miles in 24 hours the route following the Great Glen Way and the West Highland Way) and The 24 (24 miles in 12 hours, the route following the West Highland Way). *Rob Roy Ramble, 18 June – this is one of several challenges. Follow in Rob Roy MacGregor’s footsteps with a challenging 16 mile hike along the Rob Roy Way with rewards of majestic views down Loch Tay. *Glasgow to Edinburgh trek, 30 - 31 July – why not take on this epic Scottish walking challenge. 30 hours and 100k from Glasgow to Edinburgh non-stop.

Good luck with whichever challenge you decide to go for and try out some of the local walks printed in previous issues to help you with your training, or skip the challenges and just do the walking.

Grab a friend, enjoy the light nights, get some exercise and enjoy!

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Porteous Funeral Directors - New Premises charge, to local community groups for meetings.

Our already well-established premises at 553 Lanark Road is now a showroom for headstones and other memorial products.

Our newly-opened, purpose-built premises at 589 Lanark Road in Juniper Green now offer a comprehensive service for families within the local community.

Our bright modern facilities provide a peaceful setting where you can discuss arrangements and spend time with your loved one if you wish.

We are also proud to offer families the use of a dedicated Service Room which seats up to 60 people and has audio visual and web-casting options.

We know that business hours are difficult for some, so we are also open on a Saturday from 9am to 1pm and are available on Saturday afternoons and Sundays by appointment.

Alternatively, you may feel more comfortable within your own surroundings, so we are happy to meet you at home at a time that is convenient for you.

Porteous Family Funeral Directors: Proud to Serve the Local Community

It is an ideal setting for religious or non religious funeral services but can also be made available, at no

Juniper Green Branch - 589 Lanark Road, EH14 5DA - 0131 453 4535 Juniper Green Memorial Showroom: 553 Lanark Road, EH14 5DE - 0131 453 4535 Colinton Branch - 7 Bridge Road, EH13 0LH - 0131 441 6500 Blackhall Branch - 14 Telford Road, EH4 2BA - 0131 332 3609 Also incorporating Bonnyrigg Funeral Directors 60 High Street, EH19 2AB - 0131 654 1988

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The Countdown to Summer in West Lothian The clocks have gone forward; the nights are getting lighter and the final countdown to summer has begun!

With the spring season in full force, some of our top attractions have now re-opened for the season. Take a stroll through Hopetoun House and Grounds, enjoy a relaxing boat ride along the canal at The Linlithgow Canal Centre or take a visit to Annet House Museum for a fun and educational day with the family.

There are a whole host of events coming up throughout May, for you and the family to look forward to. The Festival of Museums will be taking place at Almond Valley Heritage Centre on the 14th & 15th May. West Lothian Rangers Services have also released their Events Program for 2016 which includes a number of outdoor activities for children to enjoy

throughout the summer at West Lothian’s country parks. With our final event in the May calendar being the West Lothian Highland Games which will be taking place in Bathgate on the 28th of May. So check out these fabulous events and let’s get excited about summer in West Lothian!

If you haven’t seen our fabulous new Visitor Guide yet, then check out our leaflet stands at locations across West Lothian or you can simply check out our online version which is available on our website www.visitwestlothian. co.uk

For the latest on all the great things to see and do in West Lothian please visit www.visitwestlothian.co.uk, Facebook. com: VisitWestLothian and Twitter.com: @teamwestlothian

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There’s life in your unwanted furniture and electricals

FREE & FAST COLLECTION You may not want your old sofa, table or fridge, but we do. We’ll collect them from your home and find them a new life. Your donations will fund our pioneering research and help save lives.

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Interiors feature

‘Cleaning the Oven? I’d Rather be Watching Outlander.’ by ecko

Four kitchen appliances to make your life easier It’s back! You know the programme? It’s the one where the married nurse in post-World War II Scotland gets mysteriously whisked back to the pre-Jacobite era and falls in love with a hunky Highlander. Outlander, based on the historical romantic novels by Diana Gabaldon, has been a massive hit and season 2 on Amazon Prime looks set to give an even bigger boost to the Scottish film industry. But what do we at Ekco love most about the programme? Is it the beautiful Scottish scenery, the authentic period costumes or the…well, the other bits? Actually no. It’s imagining how, in Castle Fraser, they can possibly serve several, culinary courses to hordes of hungry clansmen prepared only on a tiny cooking range. Nowadays, we would break out in hives if we had to prepare a feast for ten guests let alone a hundred, without a host of kitchen appliances within easy reach in our cooking triangle.

There’s no doubt that life in the kitchen has become easier over the centuries and modern innovations from the simple electric cooker and kettle, to the microwave and food processor has revolutionised the way we live our lives. So what’s the latest in the line? Here are four new kitchen appliances from Ekco designed to make your life easier.

1. Quooker is a Dutch invention that’s replacing the need for a kettle. It’s a single tap which dispenses cold, hot and boiling water. If you’ve ever switched on your electric kettle and been amazed at how

quickly your power meter clocks up the energy, you’ll be delighted to know that the cost of running a Quooker is around 3p per day.

2. Pyrolitic self-cleaning ovens from top manufacturers like Neff and Siemens mean you’ll never have to break out the Mr Muscle again. A pyrolytic oven is cleaned when you lock the door and set the temperature to around 500 degrees. In the absence of oxygen, the intense heat reduces any baked-on food to ash which is then simply wiped away with a damp cloth.

3. Steam Ovens – The French call this type of cooking ‘sous vide’ and it’s been a popular culinary method for years in top restaurants. Now sous vide ovens are available for the home. Basically you steam cook your food in special pouches which not only helps to keep nutrients in, it saves on washing up.

4. Induction hob – The induction hob has been around for a while but is only beginning to be widely embraced. It’s a smooth ceramic surface which only heats up when the pot is placed on it.

It has the speed and controllability of gas with the added safety feature of staying cool on the surface except under the pot itself.

The beauty of these appliances is that they’ll give you even more free time than ever before – more time to rev up your broadband and catch up on Claire and Jamie’s latest bodice-ripping exploits – honestly, it’s the poor husband left at home I feel sorry for.

KITCHENS | BATHROOMS | BIFOLD DOORS | SUNROOMS

Many ideas, one solution At EKCO we’ve been supplying and installing top quality Pronorm German-built kitchens and bathrooms since 1999. We’re also one of Scotland’s top suppliers of Origin bi-fold doors which are designed to open fully and allow more fresh air into your home.

And, if you need some extra space or simply a place to relax and unwind then we can create that lifestyle sunroom you have always dreamed of.

TO FIND OUT HOW WE CAN MAKE YOUR IDEAS COME TO LIFE CALL OUR DESIGN TEAM ON

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9th Balerno Music Festival Launch 21st September to 9th October

The Balerno Music Festival will be officially launched at the Balerno Children’s Gala on May 28th at the Malleny Park Balerno.

Tickets for a wide variety of concerts, workshops and gatherings will be on sale at the C&B News We are grateful to the C&News who have supported the festival for the last nine years.

The BMF society have been busy preparing for this exciting community event since January.

If you would like to help please get in touch with us. You may enjoy meeting new people or welcome a new challenge. The only qualification you need is a love of music. Come along to our meetings at the Balerno Bowling Club and find

out what’s involved in becoming a committee member. We would like to meet you.

We have had very welcome financial support from many groups in the Balerno community.

With an annual contribution of £10 you could become a Friend of the Society by filling in a form available online and in the programme available from May 28th.

A big thank you is also due to our many sponsors throughout the Balerno community and beyond.

For more information get in touch with Roy Cook or any committee member. Advertise your business in our free programme available from 28th May. For further details contact Margaret Logan, 0131 449 2255 or Roy Cook, 0775 961 9548 or visit our website, balernomusicfestival.uk.com.

Recipe & Food Notes

by Anne Pinkerton

Seasonal Foods

seasonal pleasures like rhubarb for pies, fools or just simply stewed with yoghurt for pudding.

If you need inspiration look at the website www.eattheseasons.co.uk for seasonal food information, tips and recipe ideas.

Here is a homely dish using new season produce.

Rhubarb and Orange Pudding 250g new pink rhubarb cut into short lengths 50g butter 200g sugar 1 small orange, rind grated and juice strained 2 eggs, separated 1/4pt milk with the egg yellows beaten in 50g plain flour

Method Set oven to 160oC. Put the rhubarb into a 2 pint oven proof dish. Cream the butter, orange rind and 2 tablespoons of the sugar till soft. Beat in the rest of the sugar with the flour alternating with the egg/milk mixture. Add the orange juice, mix well.

Beat the egg whites till stiff and gently fold into the rest of the pudding mix. Pour over the rhubarb and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. The top will be firm and there will be a delicious sauce with the fruit at the bottom. Serve with cold, plain yogurt or Cornish cream.

May is the start of the new season for fresh local food.

We’re lucky to have growing areas from the warmth of the Channel Isles and the west of Wales and the cooler areas of Scotland, giving us spring lamb, sea trout, Jersey Royal and Ayrshire or Pembroke potatoes, watercress, rhubarb and asparagus all ready at much the same time.

People who like to gather “wild food” will be able to find nettle, dandelion and wild garlic leaves for more interesting salads, quiches or soups.

We’ve become used to expecting a huge variety of fruit and veg all year but this has in some ways restricted what we eat. Fewer varieties of individual plants are grown for mass markets so we eat a smaller range of trace nutrients.

There are always some staples on the shelves such as apples so perhaps we forget about

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and Useful Information Balerno Village Screen MAY: Friday 13th May 7.30 pm: Room (15) Sat 14th May 2.30 pm: Despicable Me (U) Sat 14th May 7.30pm: Everest (12A) Venue: St. Joseph’s Church Hall, Balerno Tickets available at www.balernovillagescreen. com and at The Mill, St Joseph’s Cafe, Balerno.

Programme and timings subject to change.

Please check website for details.

Saturday 7th May Plant sale at Water of Leith Visitor Centre Visit our now famous annual plant sale and pick up a bargain. Doors open at 10.00am at the Water of Leith Visitor Centre. 50p admission donation.

Saturday 14th May Balerno Farmers’ Market Main Street (pedestrianised), Balerno, 9am – 1pm.

Sunday 15th May Fungi under the microscope (Botanical Workshop) An all day workshop at Water of Leith Visitor Centre with the Botanical Society of Scotland.

The event will include a lecture on the life cycle biology of the major fungal groups, concentrating on the microscopic characters which are often needed to confirm ID, using material collected around the centre. Free, but booking essential, 10.00am to 4.00pm. Call the Trust on 0131 455 7367 or admin@waterofleith.org.uk

Saturday 28th May Juniper Green Farmer’s Market Juniper Green Village Hall, Juniper Park Road at the end of Baberton Avenue. 9am – 1pm.

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

library information Balerno Library 1 Main Street, Balerno, EH14 7EQ T: 0131 529 5500 E: balerno.library@edinburgh.gov.uk Opening times: Mon & Wed: 1- 8pm | Tues & Fri: 10am -5pm | Saturday: 10am-2pm.

Currie Library 210 Lanark Road West, Currie EH14 5NX T: 0131 529 5609 E: currie.library@edinburgh.gov.uk Opening times: Mon & Wed: 1- 8pm | Tues, Thurs & Fri: 10am-5pm | Saturday: 10am-5pm.

Ratho Library 6 School Wynd, Ratho EH28 8TT T: 0131 333 5297 E: ratho.library@edinburgh.gov.uk Find us on Facebook, Ratho library.

Opening times: Mon & Wed 1-8pm | Tues, Thurs & Fri 10am-5pm | Sat 10am-5pm.

Regular events at Ratho Library (for fortnightly and monthly events please contact the library for this month’s dates): Knit and Natter every Mon 2-4pm.

Saturday 21st May

Book Group every second Wed 2-3.30.

Balerno Children’s Gala Crowning day.

Parade, floats, crowning, fancy dress. Tickets for the Talent Show and Magic Show will be sold on Crowning Day and any other event during Gala Week and also on the door of the shows.

Glitzlit Girls’ Group every Wed 5.45-6.30.

Saturday 28th May

Adult colouring group alternative Friday 10.3012.00pm.

Balerno Children’s Gala day.

12.30 – 4pm Malleny Park, Balerno. www.balernochildrensgala.org.uk Balerno Music Festival: The 9th Balerno Music 66

Festival will be launched at the Balerno Children’s Gala Day

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

We are happy to arrange computer courses for beginners and learning how to use E-Books on demand.

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clubs & classes

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

BALERNO Wildfire Explorer Scouts

Meet in Balerno High School. Fridays 7.15 - 9.15pm. 14 – 18yrs.

Contact: Gordon Simpson 0131 477 3116.

Email leaders@wildfire-explorers.org.uk

DadZone

At St Mungo’s Church, Ladycroft. Saturdays 9 -10.30am for Dads and male carers and their 0-4 year olds. Toys crafts, refreshments.

Dates for 2015: 29th August, 12th September, 17th October, 31st October, 28th November and 12th December. All welcome. For more info email balernodadzone@gmail.com or search Facebook for the online group.

Balerno Monday Club

Non-denominational club for over 55s. Our meetings are held in St Joseph’s Centre at Balerno Parish Church at 2pm on the first and third Mondays of the month from September to May. Different speakers, activities and outings each session, please contact the Club for syllabus details.

Beginners Yoga Classes

No experience needed (18+) - £6 per class Monday 8.30pm at Balerno Scout Hall Tuesday 8pm at Gibson Craig Hall, Lanark Road, Currie Wednesday 7.45pm at Forth View Crescent Scout Hall, Currie Monday 6pm at Juniper Green Village Hall Any questions please contact Monica karmayoga@btinternet.com Tel: 07986 600432.

Balerno Girls’ Brigade

Ogston Hall in Balerno Parish Church Tuesdays 6.30 - 7.30pm. Contact Marion Milne on 0131 449 4441 or email marion724@talktalk.net

51st Pentland Scouts (Balerno)

Beavers, Cubs, Scouts Various evenings, Balerno Scout Hall. Contact John Henderson on 07941 637262

Currie Rugby Football Club

Pentland Art Club

Meet at Balerno High School Art Room Every Thursday 7.30 - 9.30pm Demonstrations, speakers, work evenings; All mediums; New members welcome. Please contact E Thomson on 0131 333 4662.

Pentland Flower Club

Drama Studio, Balerno High School First Friday of the month at 7pm (excluding January, February, July and August); Visitors and new members are always welcome.

Contact Lis Daly on 0131 442 2146.

Children’s swim scheme

Balerno High School Tues, Wed and Fri pm; Sat and Sun am. Contact Balerno Community Education Office 0131 477 7733 for more info.

Compass Playgroup

Dean Park Primary Pre-School Centre. 2-5 years, wide variety of activities. Mon to Thurs (school term time only) 9:00am - 11.45am.

Lunch Club and Transfer Service to Dean Park Nursery. Call 0131 449 4530 (during opening hours) for more information or email info@compassplaygroup.com

Balerno Baby and Toddler Group

Balerno Parish Church Hall 3 Johnsburn Road, Balerno, EH14 7DN. For children 0-5 years and their carers. Term-time Thursdays 9.30 - 11.30am.

Balerno Parish Church Guild

Balerno Parish Church New Hall First and third Wednesdays (commencing October) at 7.30pm Varied syllabus with many interesting speakers; Tea/coffee is served at the end of the meeting. New members and visitors warmly welcomed

Balerno Folk Club

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

Held on the last Tuesday of each month in Balerno Bowling Club Doors open 8pm; Evening begins 8.20pm; Guest artist on stage at 8.30pm; Members and guests welcome. For further info contact Morag Dunbar on 0131 449 5014 or John Stirling on 0131 449 3456.

Pentland Caledonia Pipes and Drums

Balerno SWRI

Balerno Community Centre Every Friday 7pm-9.30pm. New members welcome.

Free tuition on pipes or drums Phone 0131 4495133.

Balerno Village Nursery

Balerno Community Centre Available 8am - 6pm, 5 days a week. Preschool play from age 2 years. Breakfast / Afterschool Club up to 8 years. Full or part time childcare . Call 0131 451 5756

Pilates Classes

Balerno Parish Church - Mondays 7.30 - 8.30pm - Intermediate/Advanced 8.30 - 9.30pm - Beginners/Post Beginners Contact Judi on 07716 830905 or judithrintoulpilates@hotmail.com

Balerno Footsteps 4 Fitness

Mondays 10am at Balerno High School Riverside Café Alternative Thursdays 10am at Balerno High School Riverside Café Alternative Fridays 10am at Balerno Parish Church Hall Contact 0131 477 7733. www.bf4f.org.uk

Adult daytime swim club

Balerno High School Contact Balerno Community Education Office on 0131 477 7733 for more info.

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Balerno Community Centre 7.30pm First Tuesday of every month (except July & August). We usually have a speaker but we also have “in house” evenings; There is usually some business to be discussed and we enjoy a “cuppa” whilst chatting; New members or visitors welcome, just come along

Minis @St Mungo’s Group for babies and toddlers with their carers on term time.

Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10 - 11.30am in St Mungo’s church building, Ladycroft, Balerno; All welcome. For more information see www.stmungos.org

Chat’n’ Chill for S1-S6

Teenage Café Church Gibson Craig Hall, Lanark Road West Currie. Games, Café, Chat.

Every second Friday 4-6 pm. Contact Viola on 07806 806920 for more info.

Pilates Classes

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

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

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CURRIE Currie Youth Club

Various activities and facilities available including Gym Teds for childern Sound and Music room; Youth club facilities Sports hall Playgroup Lunch club and Football teams. See http://cyc.smartchange.org

Arts & Crafts Group

Art Room 1, Currie Community High School Thursdays 7.15 - 9pm - from 18th September to 27th November (except 16th October). We are a small, friendly group (of all ages) and new members will be made very welcome. £35 for the 10-week term or £5 per session, if paid on the night. Fee covers all materials, equipment and refreshments. For more information please email: phoenixarts@hotmail.com or tel: 07934 495488.

Bridge Club

Meetings in Gibson Craig Hall on Mondays at 1:30pm, September to June. For more information contact the Secretary on 0131 449 3527.

Coffee and Craft

Currie High School, Sun Room Mon 7 - 9pm Bring your own craft and share your knowledge and experience with other crafters and perhaps learn something new. All welcome. £2.00 per night; Refreshments are included.

Air Cadets 2463 (Currie & Balerno) Squadron Forthview Crescent Mon and Thu 7-9.30pm. 0131 449 7449 for more info.

Currie Playgroup

Currie Baptist Church Hall Preschool play from age 2 years Mon-Fri, 8.45 - 11.45am (term time) £6.50 per child per morning Wraparound and Lunch Club for children attending Currie Nursery Wrap around £5.00; Lunch club £2.00 See www.currieplaygroup.co.uk

Messy Church at Currie Kirk

Usually the last Friday of the month 2 - 3.30pm for children from Pram to Primary age, accompanied by an adult. Crafts, stories, games and fun. Please register through www.curriekirk.org or currie_kirk@btconnect.com Tel 0131 451 5141.

Currie Baby and Toddler Group

Gibson Craig Hall Friday 9.30 - 11.30am (term time only). Adults £2.00; Kids go free Parents/Grandparents/Carers/Childminders are all very welcome; Snack provided for the kids and tea and coffee for the adults Loads of space to play

Balerno and District Ramblers

Midweek Group meets on a Wednesday at Currie Library Car Park, Lanark Rd West 9.15am for 9.30am start. Contact M Timmins 0131 449 4525 or A Blyth 0131 629 3644. Saturday and Sunday Group meets at Pentland View Carpark, Currie, at 8.45am for 9am start. Contact E Scroggie on 0131 441 1666.

Book Group

Currie Library First Wednesday of each month at 7.00pm.

Beginners Yoga Classes

No experience needed (18+) - £6 per class Tuesday 8pm at Gibson Craig Hall, Lanark Road, Currie Wednesday 7.45pm at Forth View Crescent Scout Hall, Currie Monday 6pm at Juniper Green Village Hall Monday 8.30pm at Balerno Scout Hall Any questions please contact Monica, email: karmayoga@ btinternet.com Tel: 07986 600432

Corner Cafe Book Club

At the Corner Cafe, 120 Lanark Road West, Currie Meet 27th of every month at 7.45. Informal friendly group, all welcome, we read a mixture of classics and popular books. £3 per session.

42nd Pentland Scout Group Currie

Fitsteps

The Octagon Club

Angela’s Fitness

Forth View Crescent, Currie Cubs Monday 6.15 – 7.45pm. Call Andrew 07876567552.

Scouts Monday 7.45 – 9.15pm. Call Ross 07729714445.

Beavers Friday 6.30 – 7.30pm. Call Sharon 07810 201680. www.42ndpentland.scoutsites.org.uk For Adults with Special Needs and Learning Difficulties Meets in Gibson Craig Hall, Lanark Road West, Currie, 7 - 9pm on Wednesday Evenings from mid September until June for table tennis, snooker, badminton, table games, “tuck shop” etc.

Contact Alastair Hardie on 0131 453 3556

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

Currie Library Thursdays 2.00 - 3.30pm Come along for an informal tea or coffee and chat with other parents and babies. 50p per week.

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

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

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

Karate

Macular Society, Pentland Group

Currie & District Local History Society

Sarah’s Fitness

Baby Group

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

Please contact 0131 449 3510 or 0131 445 2945 for more info or email patricia.shearer@edinburgh.gov.uk Meetings Mondays at 7.30 in the Gibson-Craig Hall in Currie Visitors welcome; For further information contact Douglas N Lowe on 0131 449 4349 or douglaslowe51@btinternet.com

Currie SWRI

Meet in the Gibson Craig Hall, Lanark Road West, Currie On the second Tuesday of each month (except July and August) at 7.15pm. New members and visitors welcome

Boys Brigade - 65th Edinburgh (Currie) Company Gibson Craig Hall, Lanark Road West Currie Anchors (Boys P2 & P3) - Thursday 6 - 7pm

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Juniors (Boys P4, P5 & P6) - Thursday 7 - 8.30pm Company/Seniors (Boys P7 - S6) - Friday 7 - 9.15pm For further info contact Jim Webber on 0131 451 5112

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

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

JUNIPER GREEN Juniper Green Nursery Playgroup

Juniper Green Community Centre (Village Hall) 1 Juniper Park Road EH14 5DX. Contact 07948 554889 or see website at www.junipergreenplaygroup.vpweb.co.uk KONECT

31st Pentland Scouts (Juniper Green) 45 Lanark Road West, Currie Beavers - Wed 6.30pm Cubs - Mon 7.00pm Cubs - Tues 6.30pm Scouts - Fri 7.00pm Contact - Mary Dick on 0131 449 7043

Juniper Green SWRI

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

RATHO

Susan Douglas Pilates

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

Ratho WRI

Meet in Ratho Community Centre on second Wednesday of each month (except July & August) from 7pm to 9pm. New members and visitors welcome. Contact 0131 333 4862 for information.

Ratho Scouts, Cubs & Beavers

Ratho Community Centre Beavers: Tuesdays 6.30pm - 7.30pm (age 6-8) Cubs: Fridays 7pm - 8.30pm (age 8-10.5) Scouts: 7pm - 8.45pm. (age 10.5 -14)

Ratho Ravers

Pilates Classes

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

NUstArt West Art Group

WHALE Arts Agency, 30 Westburn Grove, EH14 2SA Fridays 10.30am – 1.30pm. Friendly and very supportive self-led art group would welcome new members, both male & female, to join them on Friday mornings. Bring your own paints & brushes, or make use of class materials. £4 per session, but note that weekly fees are due to help pay room rental costs even for a missed class. For further details phone 0131 453 5294, or join us one morning for coffee and a chat.

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Charity and not-for-profit groups are free, there is a small charge for other listings. See our website for details. www.konectdirectory.co.uk

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Ratho Community Centre Mon 10am-12pm. Exercising body and mind for the over fifties. £3 per class. For more information call the Community Centre on 0131 333 1055.

Parent & Toddlers Group

Community Centre Tues and Thurs 10am-12noon. Under 3s. Members 50p, non members £1. For more information call the Community Centre on 0131 333 1055.

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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, non-members £1. For more information call the Community Centre on 0131 333 1055

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Scouts

All meet at the Community Centre, meeting times are as follows: Beavers: Tuesdays 6.30pm - 7.30pm (age 6-8) Cubs: Fridays 7pm - 8.30pm (age 8-10.5) Scouts: 7pm - 8.45pm. (age 10.5-14)

OTHER AREAS Potter Around

Art and craft studio at Overton Farm, Kirknewton EH27 8DD Drop in anytime for ceramic painting and decopatch or have fun playing with clay. Book both adults and children’s parties in a wide range of arts and crafts. Open the first Tuesday of each month for those who prefer evening. Book into one of our many workshops including candle making, potter’s wheel, felting, jewellery and glass fusion. Regular classes include oil painting for both adults and children and our Kids Art Club on a Friday afternoon as well as the Warhammer Club on a Saturday afternoon. We take commission for painted pottery and artwork and we have a gift shop selling hand made items from jewellery through to art. Look out for our summer workshops running for children through the holidays. For more information call 01506 238961, email chat@potteraround. co.uk. www.potteraround.co.uk www.facebook.com/PotterAround

Irish Dancing

St. Nicholas Church, Calder Road, Sighthill New children’s class for ages 4 and upwards on Wednesdays from 5.30pm to 6.30pm. First class is FREE then £4 per class. Contact Audrey on 07952 159227 to register. Children’s classes also in Leith and Wynchburgh. Adults classes in Edinburgh and Broxburn.

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Aerials Aerial Man 4 Kinnear Aerials 52 Appliance Repair Appliances of Edinburgh 36 Bathrooms 1st Choice Living 29 Duffy Mclean 52 Ekco 61 Ken Dunton 56 MH Developments 10 Splash Bathrooms 35 Beauty Beauty Box 23 Beauty Secrets 4 Juniper Beauty Room 31 Laura Dick - Forever 23 Blacksmith D & I Blacksmiths 17 Builder Almond Building Company 54 Dean Jones Building Services 48 Building Surveyor David Hastings 40 Cafe/Tearoom Molly’s 65 Cake Maker Molly’s 65 Car Sales Hermiston Motors 47 Hope Scott Garage 44 Juniper Green Garage 44 Car Service & Repair Autocare Solutions 46 Balerno Garage 45 Hermiston Motors 47 Hope Scott Garage 44 MBA Specialists 45 Ratho Auto Services 44 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning C and W Cleaning Services 57 Hydro Kleen Scotland 57 James Burnett Carpet Cleaning 17 Carpets & Flooring Pentland Carpets 22 Catering Food Creations 65 Charity British Heart Foundation 58 Children’s Nursery Balerno Village Nursery 25 Chiropody/Podiatry Pentland Footcare 22 Cleaning Services Blaikie 10 Cleaning and Maintenance 18 Cleaning Doctor 59 James Burnett Carpet Cleaning 17 Complementary Therapies Annette Wilson Reflexology 4 Access 2 Balance 22 Balance 4 Me Reflexology 22 Youyen Thai Massage 30 Computer Services Sort My PC 6 Craft Shop & Classes Coo Creations 24 Dentist Balerno Dental Care 32 Currie Dental Care 31 No 9 Dental 25 Riccarton Dental Practice 30 DIY/Building Supplies & Hire MKM Building Supplies 6 Double Glazing Repair Double Glazing Doctor 56 Double Glazing Repairs 40

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Dressmaking/Alterations Coo Creations 24 Electrician A&A Electrical 40 MT Electrical 40 Simply Electrical 56 Spark Electrical Solutions 54 Sykes Electrical 35 Fencing/Gates S & D Fences 18 Financial Services Personal Money Management 20 Shape Pensions 21 Fitness - Personal Training KM Fitness 32 Fitness Classes Oriam 25 Sarah’s Fitness 22 Florist Vicky’s Flowers 22 Funeral Director Porteous Funeral Directors 43 Garage Doors Max’s Garage Doors Ltd 15 Garden & Landscaping AA Landscapes 18 Beatson’s 5 Colinton Gardening Service 5 CS Gardening 17 D Greaves 12 Evergreen Gardening Services 13 Green Thumb 72 Ladies Who Garden 18 Riccarton Garden Centre 19 TruGreen 15 Garden Buildings Champfleurie Estate Ltd 37 Woodford Timber Scotland 7 Glazier R McNeill Joiner & Glazer 35 Golf Club Baberton Golf Club 21 Gym/Health Club Oriam 25 Hairdresser Hairtech 23 J & J Hair 23 Tony Harper Hairdressers 30 Heating Services Duffy McLean 56 L & S Heating 48 Homes for Sale CALA Homes 55 Insurance Glenavon Insurance Ltd 21 Ironing Services Ironing Aid 24 Joiner GK Wilson Joiner 18 GR Construction 57 Jack Watson Joiner 35 R McNeill Joiner & Glazer 35 Kitchens Duffy Mclean 52 Ekco 61 Ian Merriman Ltd 49 Ken Dunton 56 S & S Home Improvements 71 Locksmith 1st Call Locksmith 41 Caledonian Locksmith 15 Mobility Med -Ecosse 27 Motorhome (hire/sale) Motorhome Hire Scotland 44

Optician Clear Vue Optical 23 Oven Cleaner The Clean Team 24 Painter/Decorator ACM Decorating 34 Alistair McLellan 34 Brushstrokes 40 Gerry Aitken 48 Mark Reece 34 Paving Alpine Paving 19 Edinburgh Paving Company 12 Pet Services Claylands Cattery 38 Currie Dog Grooming 39 Happy Scampers 38 Walks with Lauren 41 Plastering Alexander Aitken Plastering 40 Plumbing Services Alex Hunter Plumbers 40 Bill Reid & Son 49 Jim Gladstone 34 Shandon Plumbing 54 Weir Plumbing 54 Property Maintenance Cleaning and Maintenance 18 Removals Anderson Transport 2 Research Volunteers Napier University 26 Restaurant Al Borgo 65 Roofing Dell Roofing 12 Fairmile Roofing 53 MH Developments 10 Thomson Roofing Services 51 Signwriting SignCentive 5 Soft Furnishings Blind Design 57 Forth Fabrics 24 James Erskine Interiors 58 Takeaway Pentland Fry 65 Taxi & Private Hire Capital Cars 63 Telecoms Services John McGraw 49 Tiling Mark Hay Tiling 49 Tree Surgery Maxwell Tree Care 17 Upholsterer James Erskine Interiors 58 Venue Edinburgh Corn Exchange 11 Vet ICR Vets 38 Pentland Veterinary Clinic 41 Thistle Vets 39 Wedding Services Edinburgh Corn Exchange 11 Vicky’s Flowers 22 Window Cleaning Blaikie 10 Tag Cleaning 15 Windows 1st Choice Living 29 Double Glazing Repairs 40 Four Seasons 50 Red Hot Windows 34

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