Konect Balerno October 2016

OCTOBER 2016

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A day in the life of a Natural Heritage Officer Ratho photography competition Doors, Windows and Security – weather-proof and intruder-proof homes plus local businesses, community information and more!

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M ES S AG E F ROM T HE ED I TOR utumn is upon us and the nights will be drawing in when the clocks go back at the end of October. There is plenty on though - take a look at the round up of a few things to try locally and in West Lothian with the kids over the half term break.

FEATUREs A day in the life Inter national wallpaper week Windows, Door s and Security

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REGULARS Thought for the Month Money Matter s Foodpicks (NEW column!)

Recipe

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Many of us enjoy the Pentland Hills on our doorstep, and maintenance of the many trails and features in the Regional Park is a mammoth task; Suzanne has been speaking to one of the council’s Natural Heritage Officers who spends a lot of time in the hills, to find out what his job involves. see pages 8-9.

COMPETITIONS & PUZZLES Ratho Photography Competition Crossword & Sudoku

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COMMUNITY What’s on Useful Infor mation Clubs & Classes

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

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Look out for the Ratho photography competition on page 25 – it’s for a fundraising calendar in support of Ratho Gala!

Don’t forget to send in your events for the What’s On pages if you’re involved in any events locally, or have a charity project that would benefit from local promotion, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

Advertising Enquiries JENNY THOMSON 07824 469266 jenny@konectdirectory.co.uk CHARLENE GAFFNEY 07772 941899 charlene@konectdirectory.co.uk Advert booking deadline: 15th of the month prior to print.

Helen-Jane, Editor hj@konectdirectory.co.uk

Front cover: Harlaw and environs see feature on pages 8-9.

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Artwork/copy deadline: 18th of the month prior to print.

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A DAY IN THE LIFE (OF A NATURAL HERITAGE OFFICER)

by Suzanne Green

When you and (most probably) your dog make your way round Harlaw Reservoir, you’ll pass the Visitor Centre, which is opened and closed each day by a Natural Heritage Officer, formerly known as a countryside ranger. Did you ever wonder what else they do?

I recently met Victor Partridge, who has worked for the City of Edinburgh Council as a Natural Heritage Officer for the past 23 years. From Bury in Lancashire, Victor’s love of the countryside led him to earn a degree in geology, which he hoped would result in a career working outdoors.

But several jobs he did as part of a government scheme really paved the way to his current job.

“In those days there were schemes open to those who had been unemployed for a year or more,” he explains. “My first job was giving London children experience of the countryside. Many of the kids had never been out of the city.” Subsequent jobs included helping schools create nature areas and supervising a group of unemployed people in making environmental improvements.” These experiences led to a position as countryside ranger in Hereford and Worcester, where he remained for five years.

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1 The first time Victor saw the Pentlands was by accident. He and a friend were driving from the Highlands to Birmingham via Glasgow. When they missed the turn for the motorway, Victor’s friend suggested they continue via Edinburgh. “We came down a road at the side of the Pentlands,” he recalls, “and I commented that they looked like interesting hills. Six years later I was working with the Pentlands Regional Park.”

Ask Victor what he loves most about his job and he will tell you it is the variety. “No two days are the same,” he comments. “Last week I was at Penicuik High School talking with teenagers about what the countryside has to offer – and all for free! The next day I was meeting with a university professor to discuss how UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) could help us look after paths and monitor nature reserves.”

Other days Victor is out and about, checking that such things as stiles, bridges and drains are in good repair. In fact there are 1,500 manmade constructions and natural features that must be regularly checked! Officers are responsible for maintaining 100 kilometres of path, which is their biggest job. They also remind people to clean up after their dogs and to keep them from “worrying”

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2 the grazing sheep. “Every year some sheep and lambs are killed by dogs,” says Victor.

Victor and his colleagues are also very supportive of Edinburgh Council’s Biodiversity Action Plan, which requires that every local authority has to do something to try to protect nature, and to make a plan to show how they are going to do that.

Weekends are busy times for Natural Heritage Officers because that is normally when people have leisure time. “We work one in three weekends,” says Victor. “We’re based at the Hermitage of Braid in Morningside, and usually at least two members of staff are in the hills. We aim to help the public and keep them safe. Most people want to cooperate and follow some simple rules for proper use of the countryside, but there are always a few problems.”

From October the Natural Heritage Service will operate as two dedicated teams. One will look after the Pentlands. The other will look after sites in the city such as Corstorphine Hill and the Hermitage of Braid. There is also an estate team that will work in the Pentland hills and in the city. Currently 16 local volunteers help with patrolling the park and checking for problems

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with paths. “People love the hills and want to help preserve them,” says Victor. “In fact, so many have expressed interest that there is a waiting list!”

Every spring and summer the public is invited to join in regular wildlife surveys. “We concentrate on surveying for particular species that are locally rare,” Victor explains. “And it is always good to have extra eyes to help us do that.”

With the approach of winter, Victor and his colleagues will be reminding people to stay off the ice when the reservoirs freeze. “Because there’s a constant flow of water out of the reservoir, the ice is more treacherous than it would be on a loch,” he says.

Recent planting means that new woodlands are on their way. “Nature never stands still,” says Victor, “so there will continually be changes to the park, hopefully for the good. The hills will always be there … and so will the Regional Park.”

Photographs: 1. Victor Partridge by Suzanne Green. 2. Enjoying the peace at Threipmuir Reservoir by Suzanne Green 3. Harlaw and environs by Jenny Thomson. The walking trails are maintained by the Natural Heritage Officers and volunteers.

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International Wallpaper Week

International Wallpaper Week 3 -9 October 2016 Yes there is such a thing as International Wallpaper Week. Championed by Graham & Brown, the week encourages consumers to bring high fashion to their homes using wallpaper and show how simple it can be to inject that little bit of style into the home…and wardrobe.

The week will kick start with a stylish stunt in the heart of central London, replicated in capital cities around the world, and will uncover the UK’s most on-trend wallpaper prints for the current season.

Celebrity designers, well-loved retailers and manufacturers will join up to champion the wallpaper industry and offer a wide range of interiors inspiration with designs good enough to wear!

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Graham & Brown have recently released their Pure and Innocence wallpaper collections, each reflecting the brand’s heritage and design aesthetic. Pure, the newest collection, focuses on a trenddriven colour palette pairing contemporary metallics with matte base colours. Still incorporating a little drama, the Innocence collection on the other hand encompasses a simpler, timeless feel with organically inspired stone, cream and taupe hues.

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THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH

On the move!

By Pat Banfill We have moved house this summer, for the first time for 20 years, so there was a lot of clearing out to do and many, many visits to charity shops, the recycling centre and finding homes for furniture that we no longer need.

The outcome is turning out to be very interesting. We find that we are (generally) not missing all the stuff that we have had to part with, we are enjoying getting used to living in a different place, getting to know new neighbours and having a different perspective on our locality, with new walks and bike rides to explore.

In prospect it seemed like a huge project to

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move house, but looking back on it, I wonder whether it has actually been a very good thing to do. In many ways our lives are simpler now, but we also have more time for the things that matter more to us like spending time with people, living more simply, and being content with less.

This is not to encourage others to move house of course, but sometimes there does come a time to take stock of where we are and to decide to make changes that will help us to focus on what is important. That might even include being thankful for what we have, rather like we used to do at this time of year to celebrate the harvest.

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Some ideas for the October half term week Water Of Leith Visitor Centre Tuesday 18th October: SURVIVE!! Water, Food, Shelter and Fire are the keys to survival, learn new skills from our ‘wild’ leaders.

Thursday 20th October: ROTTEN!! Delve in to the decomposing worlds of fungus, compost and poo!! A ‘rotten’ event which promises to leave you mucky.Each events £4 per child (accompanying adult free) & start at 2.00pm until 3.30pm. Booking essential, please call 0131 455 7367 or email admin@waterofleith. org.uk Water of Leith Visitor Centre, 24 Lanark Road, Edinburgh, EH14 1TQ.

Livingston @ your leisure Roller skating arena and a sprawling indoor adventure inflatable island and a double decker softplay bus! Open for skaters of all ages and abilities and available for private hire and group bookings: have a go, hone your skills, but above all else, have fun! The indoor soft play and inflatable area mean there’s plenty to occupy young children too. For more information and booking enquiries, call 01506 413212. For group bookings please contact us by email. www.livingstonatyourleisure.co.uk

Potter Around Kids’ holiday workshops, every weekday £12 a head.

Monday 17th: Potter’s Wheel - 10.30am-12 noon. Tuesday 18th: Pokemon themed 3D printing - 10.30am-12 noon. Or all day crafting - 10.30am-3.30pm (3D printing decopatch and soaps and lipbalms) £30.

Wednesday 19th: Painting on canvas 10.30am-12noon. Thursday 20th: App Development workshop - 10.30am-12noon.

Friday 21st: Sweetie making workshop 2-3.30pm. Workshops may be subject to change and booking is essential. Call 01506 238961 to book. Overton Farm, Kirknewton, EH27 8DD.

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Halloween crafts at West Lothian’s Country Parks Sat 15th October: Broom Making. Broomstick workshop for high flyers! Collect materials and make a Harry Potter style broom to be proud of. Meet outside the Classroom, Polkemmet Country Park. Time: 2pm-3.30pm. Cost: £3.65 per broom. Sun 16th October: Lantern Making. Create luminous lanterns from willow and paper just in time for dark nights and Halloween. Meet: Almondell Visitor Centre.

Time: 2pm-3.30pm. Cost: £4.65 per lantern.

Clip n Climb at Ratho EICA Exciting and colourful indoor adventure playground with 15 climbing elements providing a range of features and levels suitable for children and adults. No climbing experience required. Climb any challenge on your own, gain a real sense of freedom and achievement whilst playing safe with the unique Clip ‘n Climb auto belay system which makes climbing easy, reassuring and mountains of fun. Each challenge offers different levels of difficulty. Take it easy or choose a harder route if you’re up for a challenge - you decide! Advanced booking at weekends and during holidays is highly recommended, see www.eica-ratho.co.uk or tel 0131 333 6333.

Jump Station Come join in on all the fun in our next generation trampoline park with over 80 interconnected trampolines which have been tailored for people of all ages and skill levels! It’s a trampoline experience like no other with 14 dedicated activity zones to challenge and entertain you. Fitness classes, afterschool clubs in dodgeball, trampolining & cheerleading, plus dedicated tots and junior sessions. It’s the ideal venue for birthday parties, corporate events and festive occasions with a café onsite. We can tailor packages to suit all needs and budgets. Please contact us on 01506 537 966, email info@jumpstations. co.uk or visit www.jumpstations.co.uk.

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OCTOber – Have a SPOOKtacular Halloween in West Lothian!

Summer is a distant memory, the leaves are October is an exciting month in West Lothian, autumn is in full swing, leaves have changed colour, and of course it is the spookiest time of year, because October means Halloween! So why don’t you grab your brooms, leave those cobwebs on the ceiling and have some fun for Halloween in West Lothian!

As the nights start to get darker there will be Spooky Happenings at Almond Valley, mysterious creatures will be lurking around the farm. From the 8th to the 30th of October you can explore a world of Spooky Happenings, shadows and magic. The kids can also enjoy an all-day Halloween party on Saturday 29th October – there will be faBOOlous games to play, mysteries to solve, crafts to enjoy and a scary surprise around every corner.

Enjoy some Halloween fun with the whole family at the Howden Park Centre, Halloween Disco on the 29th October. It is the perfect opportunity for

everyone to dress up as scarily as possible and take part in a fancy dress parade, whilst the kids munch on some gruesome snacks and treats.

If you’re looking for some frightening fun for the Halloween weekend look no further than the Polbeth and West Calder Community Gardens Halloween Party! Enjoy either a scary afternoon or a chilling evening in the Dark Woods and the Shed, whilst playing some games or relaxing with a cake and a coffee. Booking is essential for this free event, for more information check out the Polbeth and West Calder Community Gardens Facebook page!

A little Halloween joke from Visit West Lothian: Q. Why did the skeleton go to the party alone?

A. Because he has no-BODY to dance with!

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Ratho photo competition

Recognise this view? Let’s get some new photos of Ratho!

The Ratho Gala Committee are running a photo competition in October.

The best 12 photos will be selected to appear in a Ratho Calendar, celebrating our beautiful village and the skills of the people who live here!

The finished calendar will go on sale in December to raise money for the 2017 Ratho Children’s Day on Saturday 10 June.

Your photo could be of anything in Ratho – it could be: a whole street or a close up of a small detail, a view of the countryside or buildings, or something completely different that shows how great Ratho is and what home is to you.

How to enter:  Get out and about with your camera – or dig out photos you’ve taken in the past.  Email your photo to: rathogaladay@gmail.com by Sunday 30 October 2016.  Send the following info with your photo – to be published in the calendar alongside winning photos: o Your name o When the photo was taken (month and year) o What/where your photo is of “example – the canal to the West from the Bridge” o Why you have chosen this view of Ratho / what it means to you “example: I love walking along the canal, and this view of a snowy towpath makes me think of chilly Christmas Day walks”  Important: if you have any people in your photo please obtain their permission to use the photo for this competition before sending it into us.

Good luck and happy snapping!

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Iyengar Yoga in Juniper Green Class is every Thursday 7-8.30 pm. at Juniper Green Church Hall

To be included please call Jenny on 07824 469266 e: jenny@konectdirectory.co.uk or Charlene on 07772 941899 e: charlene@konectdirectory.co.uk

Class starts 15/09/16. Taster class FREE for newcomers

Iyengar yoga is suitable for everyone, whatever age or fitness level, helps us maintain flexibility, health and wellbeing, and cope with the stresses of modern day life.

For more information contact Maureen on 07557 506244 or email: maureen.clarke.44@hotmail.co.uk.

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Tag Cleaning Services Local window and gutter cleaning service

Established over 30 years Free quotations on request Tel : 0131 449 2807 (Office) Neil : 07711 581 384 (Mob) www.TagCleaningServices.co.uk

Ratho Auto Services Servicing, Diagnostics, Tyres, Pre-Purchase Checks, Sales John Plimmer

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What’s happening in the Edinburgh property market this autumn?

By Jacquie Macdonald, Blair Cadell Solicitors First time buyers are at long last getting a look in with the ease of lending criteria but with demand continuing to outstrip supply closing date competition for attractive City properties is back on the regular agenda. It was never going to be that easy was it?

Families back from the summer break, as well as buy to let investors continue to be encouraged by the current historically low mortgage rates. Banks and building societies are vying for borrowers’ business as never before.

All of which is good news for sellers too - with the realistic prospect of sale prices reaching or indeed, for a nicely presented Edinburgh home, very possibly exceeding Home Report valuation.

Sellers, some with an eye now on the prospect of completing a move before this year’s festive season do have their own issues to consider. The Edinburgh market continues to be short of good quality properties. A significant contributing factor is the hesitation of owners to market for sale when there is a relatively smaller choice available for their next home, raising the dilemma of what to do if your home has sold (albeit for a good price) without having found where you are moving to.

Our recent experience is that most clients who have taken the plunge and sold first do tend to attract good quality offers; and having achieved a good sale, they are in an excellent position to negotiate a purchase, not subject to sale condition, or alternatively have taken the option of a short term rental giving time to secure just the right next home.

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The Brexit vote can certainly not be ignored in the mix of market influences, but the effect, at least in the short to medium term, as with the broader economy, has not shown such a significant spike in market statistics (such as a surge or drop in demand for residential property in the City) as some analysts might have predicted.

LBTT – the stamp duty on property transfers – has been and will undoubtedly remain an important factor in purchasers’ and sellers’ minds. The tax bands, including the 3% surcharge on second homes, certainly have had an effect on property sales, particularly around the £325,000 percentage band break. The mid-market in particular has accommodated the tax well, and clients have reported satisfaction in sale price to soften the added cost of the tax on their next purchase further up the ladder. Meantime first time buyers have benefitted from the nil charge on purchases of up to £145,000.

There are plenty ways of getting the best out of the market this autumn and we at Blair Cadell are happy to discuss your needs whatever the season.

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MONEY MATTERS

The Defined Benefit Pension Transfer Conundrum

By Personal Money Management On August 4th this year the Bank of England base rate was cut to 0.25%. We all know this means less return for savers, but it also means a lot more for those considering a transfer out of a Defined Benefit (DB) pension. On that day, the gilt rates dropped rapidly, which means that transfer values for DB pensions shot up by 15%20%. So a transfer value of ÂŁ500,000 may have increased to ÂŁ600,000 overnight.

The merits of a DB pension are still clear. They give a guaranteed income for life that is linked to inflation. Should the pension holder die,

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their spouse will receive approximately half the income for the remainder of their life. If there is no spouse the pension ceases completely.

Transferring to a Personal Pension means taking on a degree of risk that can range from zero to whatever level you wish, but you own the capital, have full control over when you take it, how you take it and have full inheritance rights.

On the death of the pension holder anyone can inherit the pension completely tax free.

The decision to transfer out of a DB pension is serious one that requires specialist advice and serious consideration. However, the starting point should now be to request a Cash Equivalent Transfer Value, just so you can make a fully informed decision because once the pension is activated, or sometimes even before, it is too late.

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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.

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

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

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Weather-proof & intruder-proof homes

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The nights are drawing in and the temperature is dropping… it’s that time of year when you start to think about how weather-proof – and intruder-proof – your home is. You’ll find all you need from local businesses to keep your home safe, snug and goodlooking this season.

Cost-effective aluminium windows and uPVC come in a range of finishes which simulate wood – and they need very little maintenance during their lifetime.

Aluminium is stronger than uPVC which means thinner frames and more glass - perfect for a wide range of homes including bespoke, contemporary properties.

UPVC is perfect if you’re on a tight budget. It’s cheaper than alternative materials but with no compromise on quality. They come in all styles including sash &

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1 & 2. “Palladio” doors available from Four Seasons Scotland. They are triple glazed with 65mm reinforced fibreglass body and double rebated for better draught proofing. The 2 hook 2 shootbolt 2 roller and deadlatch locking system, make them extremely secure compared to other composite doors. U value (heat loss) of only 0.98 on a solid door and 0.64 on glazed door. The doors are laid in a resin and then transferred to a proper wooden door to pick up the grain to give a very authentic look.

UPVC Door Canopies Professionally manufactured and installed

from only £349 available in White, Oak & Rosewood

All Doors are supplied with Door Handles, Letter Plates and a Multi Point Locking System

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case, tilt & turn and casement. Like aluminium and hardwood, uPVC windows are very thermally efficient.

When choosing a new front door make sure that security is at the top of your checklist. Some uPVC or composite doors are reinforced with steel or aluminium. Bi-fold patio doors have become popular in recent years as they fold away completely letting more light into your home.

Choose products which hold the police approved, ‘Secured by Design’ status and have multi-point locking systems for added security.

If you don’t need new windows or doors but simply want to upgrade your locks make sure that any locks you have fitted are British Standard approved, which is a must for many insurance companies. Take advice from a local locksmith, who besides fitting locks and window locks to existing installations, are usually happy to do a security review on your home and let you know where the weak spots may be.

Other options for added security include alarms, exterior lighting and CCTV. There is all manner of smart technology available - the Lorex CCTV system

for example can be used indoors and out and is connected to your smartphone or tablet so you can keep an eye on your home or business when you’re out and about.

3. Add the finishing touch to your front doorway with a canopy from long established family business, the UPVC Door Shop, Blackburn 4. “UPVC windows from Andrew James, Blackburn, complement the exterior of this traditional property.

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Double Glazing Doctor Four Seasons Scotland Limited

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Four Seaons Design & Build Limited. The promises made, promises kept home improvement company

Looking for New Windows?

• Pilkingtons latest window technology • Slimline Optiwhite heat retaining glass • Argon Gas filled for super efficiency • Casement, Tilt and Turn, Reversible, Sash in Case • PVCu, Timber, Aluminium. In all colours

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This is where Four Seasons Design & Build excel. From design, using our in-house architectural services, through to completion every project is overseen by an allocated Project Manager who will keep you informed of progress. Four Seasons currently have 8 major projects at various stages of construction and we are happy for any new clients to view our work.

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The top 5 things burglars love According to research from BBC TV Show, Crimewatch, these are five of the top things burglars love: Spare keys - Thousands of burglaries are committed each year using poorly hidden spare keys. The most common places including under a plant pot, a bin, rock or stone and doormat. Seasoned burglars are familiar with all of these hiding spots, so it’s better to leave any extra keys with a trusted neighbour or friend.

Patio doors and ground floor windows They are easier entry points of the home to access. For patio doors, make sure you have secure glazing and locking systems, and for windows, ensure all are fitted with at least one appropriate lock and are closed when you leave the home.

quietly as possible so they’ll target smaller more expensive objects which are easy to grab. Keep all cash, jewellery and electronics secured away in a home safe bolted to the floor or wall.

Good getaways and hideouts - Burglars target areas where they can hide and remain undetected. Limit hiding places around your property by trimming any bushes and hedges, installing security lighting, and putting away any tools or garden furniture that could aid a break-in.

Absent-minded residents - Keep doors and windows locked and keys away from the front door. Don’t assume that because you’re in the home a burglar won’t try and access it.

Many thieves will go for occupied homes at night knowing that they contain wallets and phones.

Small and expensive items - Burglars want to be in and out of a property as quickly and

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MASSIVE - OCTOBER SALE AT

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ALL shrubs and trees ALL fertiliser & chemicals ALL ceramic & plastic pots All tools, compost bins etc ALL trellis & hanging baskets Lots more offers throughout the shop

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Homemade soup, paninis, baked potatoes, cakes, milkshakes etc...

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High quality timber garden products, log stores and wood fuels

Garden Sheds Garages/Workshops

Summerhouses

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Dog Kennels Garden Stores

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Woodchip Log Stores Full Range Garden Furniture Firewood Logs and Wood Fuel Softwoods, Hardwoods, Kiln Dried Log Chests

Log & Tool Stores

Sold in small bags or giant bags

Garden Mulch Our New Polytunnel Drying Facility

Delivered to your door using small delivery trucks for easy access Kindling, Firelighters & Range of Briquettes

Open weekdays 9am till 5pm and Sat & Sun 11am till 3pm Specialists in High Quality Timber Products and Wood Fuels at Competitive Prices For comprehensive information on all of our products please visit our website

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D.GREAVES LANDSCAPE GARDENERS

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For all your gardening needs: including tree & hedge cutting, grass mowing, slabbing, fencing, turfing, contract work, general maintenance and much, much more.

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YOUR community magazine ... dedicated to helping people shop locally, find local clubs and social activities, support local tradespeople and provide a platform for community groups and charities.

If you have information to contribute to make this monthly magazine even better, please get in touch!

If you run a business locally and want to be included, please call : Jenny on 07824 469266 jenny@konectdirectory.co.uk or Charlene on 07772 941899 charlene@konectdirectory.co.uk If you are involved in a commmunity group or charity locally we will list your organisation in the Clubs and Classes section FREE of charge. We may also be able to feature you as “Charity of the Month.” Please contact editor@konectdirectory.co.uk If you have an interesting story relating to the local area or a local personality, we may be able to feature you. Please contact editor@konectdirectory.co.uk www.konectdirectory.co.uk | Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/KonectDirectory

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Covering Clackmannanshire, Edinburgh, Fife, the Lothians and Perth & Kinross

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Give us a call for a free no obligation quote

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Constituency Surgeries

The Scottish Parliament closes on 23rd March for the Scottish Parliament election held on 5th May. I am required to stop holding my advice surgeries from 24th March. I am not allowed to take on new cases but can continue with cases advised to me by 23rd March. Also, I am not permitted to hold my usual surgeries after that date. My office in the Scottish Parliament will also be closed.

How to contact Gordon Macdonald until 23 March Gordon Macdonald MSP for Edinburgh Pentlands Email gordon.macdonald.msp@scottish.parliament.uk Phone Parliament: 0131 348 5741 Mail The Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, EH99 1SP Web www.gordonmacdonaldmsp.info @GMacdonaldMSP Gordonmacdonaldsnpmsp

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FOODINBURGH FOODPICKS OCTOBER 1. S tay Local At The Riccarton Inn

It’s not always convenient to travel into Edinburgh for dinner, so we’re always looking for great places to eat a little closer home. The Riccarton Inn in Currie is a traditional pub with a decent menu, we went for lunch and enjoyed cullen skink, as well as this pretty little bacon and black pudding salad.

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2. A Restaurant For Whisky Lovers

The Dining Room at The Scotch Malt Whisky Society on Queen Street has been refurbished and is now reopen for business. Serving a range of fine dining dishes, whisky fans will want to opt for the whisky pairing option - a different whisky served with every course!

3. N ew Menu at The Printing Press he Printing Press inside The George Hotel T

on George Street already has a head start on most restaurants, their Georgian dining room is stunning, and now they have a brand new menu which befits the surroundings. We recommend it for celebrations or the perfect place to take visiting family and friends.

4. A ward Winning Pork From Puddledub Farm

We took a visit to Puddledub Farm last month.

This award winning family run farm in Fife produces bacon, sausages and pies. Ethically run with an experienced team of master butchers, it was a pleasure to see behind the scenes. We took away some bacon and sausages to try, and we can confirm they are well worth the little extra you pay - Puddledub products are available in Dobbies Dunfermline, online at www.puddledub.co.uk, and at farmers markets around Edinburgh.

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5 5. C OOK Morningside

As winter draws ever closer, staying in seems like an attractive prospect. I’m fussy when it comes to pre-prepared meals, favouring Sainsbury’s and Marks & Spencer in the past, I have finally found a solution that trumps both!

COOK Morningside offers pre-prepared meals that taste just as good as homemade (no, really, they do!), and I am so grateful as all I want to do at the moment is cosy up with one of their lasagnes and watch Great British Bake Off!

535 Lanark Road, Juniper Green, EH14 5DE

Family Run Local Italian Restaurant For reservations & enquiries:

Tel: 0131 442 2715 or Email: ristorantealborgo@hotmail.co.uk www.alborgo.tk Lunch 12-2pm 2 course £9.50 ● 3 course £11.50 Dinner 5.30pm onwards Closed Mondays

Kids Menu And introducing Kids

Now available 2 courses £5.95 3 courses £7.95

539 Lanark Road, Juniper Green

0131 453 3643 Fish & Chips Pizzas Kebabs Pastas

Homemade Ice-Cream Beers, Wines & Cider Off Sales

Home Delivery available 5-10pm Opening Hours: every day 4.30-11.30pm Mon-Sat 4.30-11.00pm Sunday

Pizza Parties

Christmas Party Nights @ Livi FC

2nd and 3rd December (fully booked) 9th, 10th, 11th, 16th, 17th,18th and 23rd Dec £35 per person including 2 drink tokens pp Special Sunday price for 11th & 18th December only £28 pp!

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Join us in the Almondvale Suite for an evening of mouthwatering food, party games, high class entertainment and immaculate service from our friendly staff.

BYO

Call to reserve your table

B

Lunches Home made soup, filled rolls and bacon rolls available all day (sit in or takeaway)

Home Baking Breakfasts from 8am Afternoon Teas (booking required) Cake and Sugar Craft Classes Celebration Cakes Made To Order

Outside Catering

Food Creations can provide a range of outdoor catering for your Xmas celebrations, from simple buffets all the way to multicourse meals for large numbers.

563 Lanark Road, Juniper Green, EH14 5DB

Tel 01506 412232 yvonne@foodcreations.co.uk facebook.com/simonatfoodcreations

Evening Meals

Thurs to Sun 6pm - 9pm

@Food_Creations

Open Daily

Tel: 0131 6100665 | Mobile: 07773 978923 Email: info@mollys.co

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7 Day Membership: £68.75 per month 6 Day Members: £61.88 per month, 5 Day Members: £51.56 per month Young Adult (18-19): £15 per month, Young Adult (20-21): £20 per month, Young Adult (22-25): £30 per month, Young Adult (26-30): £40 per month 12 ROUND MEMBERSHIP FOR £300 – contact us for details With the SGL affiliation fee of £12.60 Use our interest free direct debit scheme to spread the cost at no charge!

TRIAL ROUNDS FOR PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS AT £10.00 Club: 0131 453 4911 Mon-Fri Pro shop: 0131 453 3555 Sat-Sun

Email: manager@baberton.co.uk Website: www.babertongc.com

Cooking with Beer

by Anne Pinkerton October is linked in my mind with the famous Oktober Bier Fest in Munich.

sound of gun salutes. Then follows 16 days of fun and drinking.

I assumed it was a traditional celebration of a new brew after the year’s grain harvest. However I am quite wrong! The Oktoberfest was created to celebrate the marriage of King Ludwig of Bavaria to a Princess Therese in 1810. Since then it has changed from a royal event with horse races into an agricultural and country show and has now morphed in to a fun fair, music, food and beer celebration drawing visitors from all over the world. Beer is at the heart of the festival, starting with a grand procession of carts and horses bringing barrels of the six Reinheitsgebot beers which are tapped by the Mayor of Munich to the

Beer is good in cooking too! In Britain it has long been part of stews, meat pies and bread making.

Stout and oysters are a traditional combination and Welsh Rarebit requires beer as the base for the melting cheese. Beer batter (225g plain white flour, 285ml light beer, 3 teaspoons of baking powder) for fish or chicken gives a special crisp finish to these meats when deep fried. Irish Guinness makes the most luscious chocolate cake. A newly published cookbook,“Cooking with Beer” by Mark Dredge, contains more than 150 recipes. There is only room here for a few ideas.

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Chocolate Stout cake - 2 50ml Stout/Guinness/ Worthington - 2 50g butter - 7 5g cocoa powder - 2 00g granulated sugar - 2 00g soft brown sugar - 2 large eggs - 1 25ml plain yogurt - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract - 2 75g plain flour - 3 flat teaspoonful’s baking powder - F or the topping, if liked. The cake is fine without it.

Method

In a large wide saucepan, heat the stout, add the butter and continue warming till the butter has just melted. Whisk in the cocoa and sugars. Beat the eggs and the yoghurt together with the vanilla. Beat into the liquid. Then sift the flour and baking powder together and mix into the beery chocolate liquid.

Pour the batter into the 10 inch, paper lined cake tin. Bake for 45 minutes or an hour, till it is just firm to the touch.

Leave till completely cool in the tin.

Either make an icing with 250g cream cheese beaten into 125g icing sugar or serve dusted with a little icing sugar or cocoa powder.

Spicy Sausage Casserole -5 00g Chirizo Sausage or any other hard paprika flavoured sausage, thick sliced - 1 small can continental lager or bitter beer.

- 2 large onions chopped - 2 yellow peppers de-seeded and sliced - 1 can chopped tomatoes - 1 can cannellini beans - Oil for frying - Small amount of plain flour - Pepper, paprika, salt Method

Heat a little oil in a heat proof casserole and fry the onions till just browning. Drain and fry the peppers till they colour a little too.

Use the flour to take up the oil left from the vegetables and then make a sauce with the beer. Add all the other ingredients to the pan and bring back to a gentle bubble.

Taste and season. Cover with a well-fitting lid and cook, either in the oven or on top of the cooker, slowly for 40 minutes.

Serve with plain boiled potatoes or ribbon noodles and a green salad.

You can make other stews in this way from any meat you enjoy with vegetables to extend a small quantity of protein. The beer gives a rounded flavour and if used as a marinade on the meat for 2 hours or so before cooking, helps to tenderise it. Beef and venison are lovely with Guinness and lighter meats such as pork or chicken with lagers. Some of the fruit flavoured Belgian beers add even more interest to the final dish.

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WHAT’S ON & USEFUL INFORMATION

Balerno Music Festival – on now until 8th October!

Balerno Village Screen As part of the Balerno Music Festival: Fri 30th September 7.30pm: Amy (15) Sat 1st October 2pm: The Jungle Book (PG) Sat 1st October 2pm 7.30pm: Love and Mercy (12A)

http://www.balernomusicfestival. org.uk/

Wednesday 5th October

In Africa with the Vine Trust Talk by Feri Ross, organised by Balerno Parish Church Guild. 7.30pm in the Ogston Hall, Balerno Parish Church.

Venues: St. Joseph’s Church Hall and Ogston Hall, Balerno. Tickets available at: www.balernovillagescreen. co.uk. Programme and timings subject to change.

Please check website for details.

Saturday 8th October

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

Wednesday 19th October

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

Saturday 29th October

library information

An Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation

by Lorraine Murray. organised by Balerno Parish Church Guild. 7.30pm in the Ogston Hall, Balerno Parish Church.

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

Balerno Library

Saturday 5th November

Opening times: Mon & Wed: 1- 8pm | Tues & Fri: 10am -5pm | Saturday: 10am-2pm.

Round Table Fireworks The annual Currie fireworks display, organised by the Currie, Balerno and District Round Table (CBDRT), will take place on Saturday 5th November at George V Park in Currie. Early Bird Tickets cost for just £4 per adult in advance (from Currie and Balerno Post Offices), or £5 at the gate. All accompanying children are free, but the organisers ask unaccompanied teens to donate £1 at the gate. Please remember, this isn’t a commercial or public sector venture and, the proceeds after costs go to good causes.

Saturday November 12th

Apple Day Apple Pie competition. Apples for sale. Apple experts and advice on growing and the brilliant Apple Press where children (and adults) can press their own juice.

Saturday 19th November

Winter Market Following the success and feedback from last year’s Winter Market, we have decided to host another one!

This year we’re making more space to allow you to enjoy your glass of wine/tea/coffee and shortbread/mince pie by setting up some tables on the stage. This will also give more space for shoppers to view all the wonderful crafts for sale. We’re limited to 20 stalls but if last year was anything to go by there will be plenty of gifts to choose from – books, scarves, candles, accessories, wooden gifts, jewellery to name a few! 6.30 – 8.30pm in the Gibson Craig Hall. Tickets will be £5, which includes refreshments and all the profit will be going to charity.

Please find more details from the posters being put up, or from Currie Kirk’s website: (http://www.curriekirk.org)

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1 Main Street, Balerno, EH14 7EQ. T: 0131 529 5500.

E: balerno.library@edinburgh.gov.uk

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.

Book Group every second Wed 2-3.30.

Glitzlit Girls’ Group every Wed 5.45-6.30.

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.

Adult colouring group alternative Friday 10.30-12.00pm.

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

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

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

Pentland Caledonia Pipes and Drums

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

Free tuition on pipes or drums Phone 0131 4495133.

Balerno 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.

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

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

Balerno SWI

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

Minis @St Mungo’s

Group for babies and toddlers with their carers on term time.

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

CURRIE Currie Youth Club

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

Arts & Crafts Group

Art Room 1, Currie Community High School Thursdays 7.15 - 9pm - from 18th September to 27th November (except 16th October). We are a small, friendly group (of all ages) and new members will be made very welcome. £35 for the 10week 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.

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Bridge Club

Meetings in Gibson Craig Hall on Mondays at 1:30pm, September to June. For more information contact the Secretary on 0131 449 5314.

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

42nd Pentland Scout Group Currie

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

The Octagon Club For Adults with Special Needs and Learning Difficulties Meets in Gibson Craig Hall, Lanark Road West, Currie, 7 - 9pm on Wednesday Evenings from mid September until June for table tennis, snooker, badminton, table games, “tuck shop” etc.

Contact Alastair Hardie on 0131 453 3556

Baby Group

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.

Karate

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

Currie & District Local History Society

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

Boys Brigade - 65th Edinburgh (Currie) Company

Gibson Craig Hall, Lanark Road West Currie Anchors (Boys P2 & P3) - Thursday 6 - 7pm Juniors (Boys P4, P5 & P6) - Thursday 7 - 8.30pm Company/Seniors (Boys P7 - S6) - Sundays 6.30 – 8.30pm For more info email 65edinburghbb@gmail.com or see website 65edinburgh.boys-brigade.org.uk

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

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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.

Fitsteps 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

Angela’s Fitness

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

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

Currie Badminton Club - NEW!

Currie High School. Monday nights 7.30-9.30pm from September to April. Players of an intermediate standard and above welcome. Details at curriebadminton.wordpress.com or email curriebadmclub@gmail.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

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 SWI

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

Pentland Bridge Club

Irish Dancing

The club meets on Thursday evenings (7pm to c. 10.30 pm) throughout the year to play duplicate bridge at St Margaret’s Hall, Juniper Green (EH14 5DG). It welcomes approaches from existing bridge players of all standards (note: it does not undertake teaching). Prospective new members are welcome to come along for a trial evening (free) to see if it suits them. Please contact Jean Newport (449 2028) or John Mendum (453 3202) if interested.

NUstArt West Art Group

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

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.

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.

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.

To include your club or class, email details to editor@konectdirectory.co.uk.

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

Solution to September Crossword

Across: 1 Recess, 4 Sticks, 9 Surname, 10 Inner, 11 Snoop, 12 Enforce, 13 Undoubtedly, 18 Cluster, 20 Uncle, 22 Error, 23 Noticed, 24 Melted, 25 Breeze.

Down: 1 Resist, 2 Cargo, 3 Shampoo, 5 Thief, 6 Central, 7 Survey, 8 Remembering, 14 Neutral, 15 Equator, 16 Scream, 17 Needle, 19 Terse, 21 Cycle.

Parent & Toddlers Group

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

Art Club

Ratho Community Centre Tues 7-9pm. Adult Multimedia Club. Members 50p, non members £1. For more information call the Community Centre on 0131 333 1055.

50 Plus Group

Varied programme of activities/outings New members welcome – meet fortnightly at Ratho Community Centre. Members 50p, 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

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Aerials Kinnear Aerials 12 Appliance Repair Appliances of Edinburgh 15 Bathrooms Ken Dunton 10 Splash Bathrooms 10 Beauty Beauty Box 27 Beauty Secrets 30 Glow Gorgeous by Miss T 31 Juniper Beauty Room 29 Blacksmith D & I Blacksmiths 44 Builder Almond Building Company 47 Madison Garrad 7 Building Surveyor David Hastings 53 Cafe/Tearoom Molly’s 55 Cake Maker Molly’s 55 Car Bodywork Bodyshop Edinburgh 34 Car Sales Hermiston Motors 64 Car Service & Repair Autocare Solutions 35 Balerno Garage 35 Hermiston Motors 64 Ratho Auto Services 34 Juniper Green Garage 34 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning C and W Cleaning Services 20 Carpets & Flooring Land of Carpets 2 Pentland Carpets 19 Catering Food Creations 55 Charity Bethany Christian Trust 21 Children’s Activities/Entertainment Jump Station 23 The Bees Knees Nursery 23 Children’s Nursery Lanark Road Nursery 23 Chiropody/Podiatry Pentland Footcare 30 Cleaning Services Cleaning and Maintenance 11 Cleaning Doctor 17 Daily Poppins 17 Conservatories Andrew James Windows & Conservatories 44 Craft Shop & Classes Coo Creations 17 Decorating Graham & Brown 18 Dentist Balerno Dental Care 29 Currie Dental Care 31 No 9 Dental 28 Doors UPVC Doors 42 Double Glazing Repair Double Glazing Doctor 43 Double Glazing Repairs 44 Dressmaking/Alterations Coo Creations 17 Traci Anderson Dress Maker 31 Electrician MT Electrical 37 Simply Electrical 11 Spark Electrical Solutions 15 Sykes Electrical 37

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Estate Agent Blair Cadell 5 Fencing/Gates S & D Fences 44 Financial Services Personal Money Management 38 Fitness - Personal Training KM Fitness 28 Fitness Classes Judith Rintoul - Tai Chi Movement 4 Karma Yoga 4 Maureen Clark Iyengar Yoga 27 Florist Vicky’s Flowers 27 Funeral Director Porteous Funeral Directors 63 Garage Doors Max’s Garage Doors Ltd 34 Garden & Landscaping Beatson’s 51 CS Gardening 50 D Greaves 50 Riccarton Garden Centre 48 Garden Buildings Champfleurie Estate Ltd 49 Woodford Timber Scotland 48 Glazier R McNeill Joiner & Glazer 37 Golf Club Baberton Golf Club 56 Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club 13 Gym/Health Club Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club 13 Hairdresser Fairbairn & Laing Hair Salon 31 Hairtech 27 Tony Harper Hairdressers 30 Heating Services L & S Heating 12 Hire (Car/Van/Minibus) AK Stretch Limousines 39 Homes for Sale CALA Homes 16 Insurance Glenavon Insurance Ltd 7 Ironing Services Ironing Aid 17 Joiner Create Enhanced Spaces Ltd 4 GK Wilson Joiner 47 Jack Watson Joiner 47 R McNeill Joiner & Glazer 37 Kitchens Create Enhanced Spaces Ltd 4 Ian Merriman Ltd 10 Ken Dunton 10 Locksmith 1st Call Locksmith 47 Edinburgh Locksmith 46 Mobility Med -Ecosse 26 Motorhome (hire/sale) Motorhome Hire Scotland 39 MSP/MP Gordon Macdonald MSP 53 Office Admin Services Admin @ Work 7 Optician Clear Vue Optician 30 Oven Cleaner The Clean Team 53 Painter/Decorator Alistair McLellan 7 Brushstrokes 7 Gerry Aitken 11 Mark Reece 7

Paving Alpine Paving 50 Pet Services Claylands Cattery 41 Happy Scampers 41 Law’s Paws 41 Milrig Kennels 41 Walkin ‘n’ Woofin 4 Walks with Lauren 41 Plastering Alexander Aitken Plastering 11 Plumbing Services Bill Reid & Son 37 Currievale Plumbing 10 Jim Gladstone 37 Shandon Plumbing 12 Weir Plumbing 11 Property Maintenance Cleaning and Maintenance 11 Removals Anderson Transport 33 Restaurant Al Borgo 55 Roofing Dell Roofing 47 Fairmile Roofing 32 Thomson Roofing Services 14 Soft Furnishings Blind Design 19 Forth Fabrics 20 James Erskine Interiors 19 Solicitor Blair Cadell 5 Stairlifts Pentland Carpets 19 Takeaway Pentland Fry 55 Taxi & Private Hire Capital Cars 39 Tree Surgery Delisle Tree Surgeons 51 Maxwell Tree Care 51 Tuition Pat Fletcher Tutoring 24 Upholsterer James Erskine Interiors 20 Venue Edinburgh Corn Exchange 6 Vet Pentland Veterinary Clinic 40 Wallpaper Graham & Brown 18 Wedding Services Edinburgh Corn Exchange 6 Vicky’s Flowers 27 Window Cleaning Tag Cleaning 34 Windows Andrew James Windows & Conservatories 44 Double Glazing Repairs 44 Four Seasons 45 Red Hot Windows 47

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

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