Konect Balerno June 18

JUNE 2018

PLUS: MONEY MATTERS, MOTORING, Gardening Project, Puzzles and more inside!

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une is the month many of us are thinking about summer holidays, especially families with school children. So it may seem a little early for a “back to school” article, but the Charity of the Month feature in this issue is about school uniforms and is a bit special – turn to pages 8-9 to see why we’re running it this month.

Many of us are not going away over the summer, but there is plenty on locally to have some great days out, and of course with the Pentlands on our doorstep there is always somewhere to go when the weather is good. If you’ve never taken part in one of the Natural Heritage Officer wildlife surves in the hills, why not give one a try over the summer? Suzanne interviewed the Convener of the Pentland Singers for the Village People column, and a new entry in the Clubs & Classes information – the Juniper Green Board-Gamers have a wee piece on page 57.

Once again, thanks for reading Konect and supporting local businesses and organisations.

COVER IMAGE: Summertime fun!

P8 Edinburgh School Uniform Bank.....................8 Brilliant Bathroom Lighting............................. 13 Village People: “Don’t think twice, join the Pentland Singers”............................................. 23 Thought for the month..................................... 20 Money Matters.................................................. 28 Tech for Outdoor Living.................................. 39 Paddling in the Pentlands.............................. 46 Puzzles................................................................ 48 Recipe: Coconut Seafood Curry.................. 50 What’s On........................................................... 54 Clubs & Classes............................................... 59

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CHARITY OF THE MONTH

Edinburgh School Uniform Bank “It was one of those times when you think, ‘I’ll just help my friend out a bit with her project’ and before you know it you’re fully involved in running a very busy charity!” says Balerno resident Linda Russell.

The project was what is now the Edinburgh School Uniform Bank (ESUB). It started as one of Linda’s friends in Edinburgh keen to fill an increasing need for many kids not able to get new school uniform due to financial hardship. Going to school in the “wrong” clothes, children are vulnerable to bullying, social exclusion and low self esteem; the knock-on effects on their education are significant. I met Linda and her fellow volunteer Julia Grindley in Balerno to find out more.

“Families are referred to us by professionals such as head teachers or social workers.

They apply for a school pack which we then assemble from donated items, and we send it back to the referrer.” It sounds simple, but there is a huge amount of work and coordination involved.

“People are incredibly generous with their donations, and when all our living rooms started being taken over by uniform and other school equipment, we realised we had to get a premises!” says Julia. They were lucky to acquire the use of a room at Balerno High School to store, sort and pack everything.

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SPONSOR A CHILD “Over the summer, we’re looking for supporters to sponsor a child. We give you the age and gender of the child in need, and you can donate a set of school uniform and equipment such as pencil case and stationery for her/ him.” The community was incredibly generous with the Sponsor a Child appeal last summer, and the ESUB are hoping for a good response this summer too.

Alternatively you can donate just an item or two – pick up a pack of polo shirts or a pair of trousers while you’re doing your shopping. Additional items such pencil cases, lunch bags and stationery are welcome too. All the shops will have their “Back to School” ranges in store this month before the holidays!

The local drop-off point for donations is: • • • •

Balerno High School (near the entrance to the pool & gym halls), 5 Bridge Road, Balerno, EH14 7AQ Riccarton Garden Centre, Riccarton Mains Road, Currie, EH14 5AA Currie Library, 210 Lanark Road West, Currie, EH14 5NX Currie Community Centre, 280 Lanark Road West, Currie EH14 5RU (Saturday mornings in term time only)

There are many other drop-off locations throughout Edinburgh, so do spread the word.

“We prefer to use new clothes,” says Linda.

“We don’t want to hand out anything that is not in excellent condition. It’s about respecting the recipients.”

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referrals has taken off exponentially in the past couple of years. Families experiencing financial hardship come from all walks of life. In particular, we get referrals from Women’s Shelters – sadly it is not unusual for a woman to have to flee domestic violence and leave her home with the children and nothing else. Imagine what it’s like for the children starting at a new school in a different area and not being able to have a decent set of appropriate uniform.”

SUMMER PACKING PARTY! Over the summer, Linda and Julia would like to host small Packing Parties where you are invited to get a few friends together and come to Balerno High School to spend an hour or two packing and blethering. There might even be home-baking! “We’re not asking for a regular commitment, but if you can manage a one-off during our busy time it would make a huge difference to how many we can get out to families in time for the new term,” says Linda.

To donate items, sponsor a child, arrange a summer packing party, refer a family, or to get involved in any way with Edinburgh School Uniform bank, please contact them, they will be delighted to hear from you!

Website: www.schoolbank-westlothian.org Facebook: The School Bank West Lothian Email: enquiry@schoolbank-westlothian.org

Helen-Jane interviewed Linda Russell and Julia Grindley in Balerno for this article.

Helen-Jane is the editor of Konect magazines.

Edinburgh School Uniform Bank is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) number SC047524.

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Bathroom lighting regulations are strict. The lights you choose must have a suitable IP (ingress protection) rating, which relates to how close to water the fitting will be. Typically, the room is divided into three zones. Zone 0 is inside the bath or shower, so fittings must be immersion-proof, rated at least IP67 and low voltage. Zone 1 is the area above the bath or shower, to a height of 2.25m from the floor, and a minimum rating of IP45 is required (though most shower lights are rated at IP65). Zone 2 is outside the bath and shower, reaching 60cm on either side and 2.25m from the floor; any area within 60cm of a tap is also considered within zone 2. Here, a rating of at least IP44 is required. Outside these areas there are no specific IP requirements, though experts recommend fittings with a minimum rating of IP20. You should always consult a qualified electrician.

For washing, shaving and putting on make-up, it’s useful to install bright, ‘working’ lights above the bath, shower and basin areas, with additional lighting for any remaining dark areas. Use mirrors to reflect light around the room and make it seem brighter. All-purpose downlights set into the ceiling are neat, and small, directional lights on tracks are useful, too, and come in a range of inexpensive styles.

Mirrors and mirrored cabinets with integral lighting are a great two-in-one solution; alternatively light a conventional mirror with theatre-style bulbs all around or wall lamps on either side. When placing lights make sure the lights is even, and avoid a single, very bright light from above.

Supplement ceiling lights with LED strips behind baffles or panels. Other ideas include: storage units incorporating lighting; uplighters in flooring; a remote control LED colour-changing lamp; basin taps with a water-activated LED light; illuminated rainfall shower heads; and low-level lighting that comes on automatically when someone enters the room – great for night-time toilet visits.

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HEALTH

Local Opportunities for Older People It can be hard to know what’s going on in your local area and how you can access the support and services you need.

This becomes especially difficult when our lives are changing, for example after a fall that knocks our confidence or after the death of a loved one.

Our Community Navigator and a team of friendly local volunteers will support you to find out what is on in your local area, and how you can access the support you need, in the way that you want.

Community Navigators provide regular Information Stations in the places that people are likely to be, such as shopping centres, libraries and supermarkets. Information Stations not only include a friendly face but also a wealth of knowledge about the local services, support, social groups and activities tailored for older people.

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We also publish two ‘Discover’ magazines in each locality, per year, providing information specific to each locality for those aged 65+. Look out for the next edition of Discover South West which is due to be published in June. You can pick up your copy from your local library or you can sign up to our mailing list to receive your copy directly to your door.

For further information, contact Graham, Community Navigator for South West Edinburgh • 0131 225 8508 • graham.smith@health-in-mind.org.uk • www.loopsprojects.org.uk/south-westcommunity-navigator You can also find out more about Health in Mind, a charity registered in Scotland, on our website www.health-in-mind.org.uk This column was contributed by the local staff of Health in Mind - www.health-in-mind.org.uk

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THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH

Is there enough RED in your life?

A basic way to look after our mental health is to keep an eye on the RED in our lives. R is for rest, E is for exercise and D is for diet.

Elsewhere in Konect you will find ideas for making the most of our local area for walks, and also lists of clubs and activities that involve exercise. Also from time to time there are recipes for interesting food that you can cook for yourself or for your family.

However there are not many adverts for rest as such, except if you count holidays or sales of bedding, so what does rest mean?

How do we know when we have enough rest and what about having too much leisure and not enough to do? Going back to the natural rhythms of life helps us answer these questions. In a 24 hour day, how much sleep do we need? And can we intersperse activity with shortish times of rest? In a 7 day week, can we count some days as generally more restful than others? Do we choose to not ‘work’ on one or two or more days in the week.

In a month of 28-31 days, can we have a few days away from the daily routine? And is a year of 12 months can we take some holidays of a week or more?

So as we get into summer, give some thought to the RED in your life and enjoy making small changes which might really help!

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VILLAGE PEOPLE

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DON’T THINK TWICE; JOIN PENTLAND SINGERS!

Alwyn Ferguson is Convenor for Pentland Singers, a community choir that has been going strong for more than 30 years. Alwyn, who lives in Currie with her partner, Jim, enjoys creating art as well as music, and once trekked to Everest Base Camp. She looks forward to becoming a grandmother soon.

Before joining Pentland Singers, Bob Dylan German), but also performs music from the Beatles, Queen and (this year) Abba. In her enthusiast Alwyn Ferguson mostly sang on her role, Alwyn ensures that everything necessary own: strumming her guitar and singing Dylan songs. As a child she had an opportunity to sing happens to make their concerts a success. at the Usher Hall once with other primary school “There are nine people on our committee,” she explains, “and each has a specific pupils and loved the experience. responsibility. They’re a great group and do a It wasn’t until her son was grown that Alwyn felt fantastic job.” free to pursue her interest in music. “I didn’t Alwyn is now in her 12th year with the choir. know anyone else in the choir when I first went About three years ago she retired, which made along,” she recalls. “Fortunately, there are no it easier to get to rehearsals. Retiring has auditions. You don’t have to be a great singer; also made it possible to take courses at Leith you just have to be able to carry a tune and be School of Art and to do something about her willing to learn.” love for birds of prey. Every week she drives Initially it wasn’t easy to commit to rehearsing up to Dunkeld to act as a volunteer guide for every Tuesday night. Alwyn was still working for the Scottish Wildlife Trust. “Ospreys come to the Fire Service (a 37-year career) when she Loch of the Lowes to breed,” she says. “I help joined, and this meant different shift patterns to protect the nests, in addition to responding to from week to week. But, fortunately, because visitors. It’s a great source of pleasure.” the music and lesson notes are uploaded to the Whatever your job, whatever your passion, the choir’s website each week, it wasn’t difficult to choir would love to hear from you. So if you love catch up if she missed a rehearsal. to sing, do as Bob Dylan advises – “Don’t Think Currently the Pentland Singers has about Twice”, just join Pentland Singers!

70 members from all walks of life. Members’ Go to: www.pentlandsingers.org.uk for professions include, or have included: more information. Or look for the group on architecture, midwifery, psychiatry, science, Facebook. law, nursing and IT. Some of the singers are retired. “We’re an adult choir, so members must be 18,” says Alwyn. “But we would love to have The Village People column is contributed by more young members so that we could give Suzanne Green. Suzanne, a freelance writer/ them a chance to shine with solo parts.” editor, lives in Balerno and writes regularly for The choir tackles challenging music, such as Konect. She is married to Andy and they have two adult daughters.

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MONEY MATTERS

SCOTLAND’S NEW INCOME TAX SYSTEM It is possible that you are not aware that Scotland now has a different Income Tax system to the rest of the United Kingdom.

Seemingly, the original tax system wasn’t confusing enough.

On 14th December 2017 the Scottish Government announced new Scottish Income Tax rates to apply for the 2018/19 tax year. These rates are different to the rest of the UK. They have introduced five different tax rates; a Starter rate at 19% (if you earn between £11,850 and £13,850), a Base rate of 20% (if you earn between £13,851 and £24,000), an Intermediate rate of 21% (if you earn between £24,001 and £43,430), a Higher rate of 41% (if you earn between £43,431 and £150,000) and a Top rate of 46% if you earn over £150,000.

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Tax Code - If you receive a Notice of Coding then your tax code will be prefaced with the letter S. Pensions - If you are paying into a Personal Pension then you automatically get tax relief at 20%. If you pay tax at 19% you will still get relief at 20% but the Inland Revenue will not chase you for the extra 1%.

If you are in the Intermediate rate of 21% then the onus will be on you to claim the extra 1% through self-assessment. For Higher and Top rate payers they will be used to claiming back the extra tax relief through their tax returns.

Winners and Losers - If you earn less than £33,000 you will pay less but if you earn more then you will pay more tax than in 2017/2018.

Should you have any queries regarding your own tax situation contact HMRC in the first instance.

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

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TECHNOLOGY

It’s amazing to think that we were still getting snow back in March: just weeks later and it’s June, which even the UK usually manages to get through without any blizzards. We might even get a long hot summer – and if we do, technology is happy to help.

If you’re planning to party on the summer equinox, the UE Boom 2 portable speaker is really great for outdoor entertaining. It’s loud but not too loud, portable but not too small, and it’s waterproof because it’s sold in Britain. At around £93 it’s pricier than many but is solid, sounds great and is well made – plus the battery lasts for 15 hours of tunes from a single charge.

If you’re barbecuing, the superb Looftlighter (around £45 on eBay or £55 in the shops) can ensure charcoal lights instead of smokes, and a BBQ thermometer can make sure food is properly cooked. We love the Thermapen instant read thermometer (around £50) but for an even more high-tech option there are Bluetooth-enabled meat thermometers that send readings to your smartphone so you don’t even need to lift the lid. Weber’s excellent iGrill 3 (£89.99) is one of the best around, but there are more affordable options too.

There’s a new entry in the outdoor lighting market: Philips has brought its Hue smart lighting system to gardens too. We love Hue for its ability to create all kinds of light “recipes” and effects and to do so from a phone or tablet, and you can now mix 16 million different colours outdoors too. The catch, inevitably, is cost: the wall-mountable

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Lily spotlight is about £260 and the pedestal lamp around £125. It might be worth waiting for rivals to follow Philips’ lead: Hue-style indoor bulbs are widely available for a lot less than Philips chargers and we’d expect the same to happen with outdoor lighting too.

Don’t try and cut corners with normal Hue bulbs in standard lamp fittings unless those fittings are large and properly waterproof.

They might not work anyway: your home’s exterior walls may block the connection between the lights and the Hue hub, which has to be connected to your internet router.

Sadly, living in the UK means even a warm day doesn’t stay too warm for long, and many of us turn to outdoor heating. Don’t buy a heater that heats the air; it’s a waste of money, because most of the energy goes on heating the air nobody’s actually in. Gas heaters are the least efficient: consider a modern infra-red (not near-infra-red) electric heater, which heats the surfaces it’s pointed at (including people), or a halogen one if you don’t want to spend a few hundred pounds.

A good tabletop or free-standing halogen heater doesn’t cost too much to buy or run – about 9p per kilowatt hour, with heaters starting at around £39 – but make sure your seating area is sheltered as a stiff breeze can undo the work of any outdoor heater.

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Saturday 9 th June 2018

The Balerno Music Festival Committee will be at the Balerno Farmers’ on 9th June.

The committee will help you choose your favourite event from the brand new programme, and sell you tickets from a bumper bag of concerts, workshops and gatherings. You can also find out how you can become a volunteer (no musical qualifications are required).

The Festival committee and Partners would like to thank everyone who have supported us since the first festival in 2008 and we look forward to your continued support either as Patrons or as Friends of the Balerno Music Festival.

The Festival takes place from 26th September to 14th October. You can see the programme and purchase tickets on our website, www.balernomusicfestival.org.uk.

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MOTORING

Electric Vehicle Myths Busted Confusion surrounds the running and operation of electric vehicles (EV). Here, we try to clear that up.

1. You can’t boil the kettle while charging an electric car A National Grid report warned that home networks might struggle to cope with high-capacity car charging. However, EV owners with a low-capacity home network wouldn’t have a high-capacity charger, so there’s little chance of the network being overloaded.

2. EVs are more expensive than petrol and diesel cars The base price of an EV will be slightly more expensive, although manufacturers compensate by offering a generous specification so that with the government’s £4,500 zero-emission vehicle grant taken into account, they’re a pretty good deal, plus have low running costs. What’s more, as EV technology becomes more prevalent, costs will reduce – the new Nissan Leaf starts at £1,500 less than the old one.

3. They’re more likely to catch fire in a crash Concerns about crash safety are largely driven by a couple of high-profile Tesla Model S fires in 2013.

The EV maker upgraded its underbody battery pack protection in 2014 but also noted that the odds of fires in its cars were “five times lower than those of an average gasoline car”.

4. You can’t drive them in car washes or when it’s raining Manufacturers carefully seal all of the electrified components to make sure there aren’t any problems using car washes, or driving or charging in the rain.

5. You can’t go very far Most electric vehicles now have a range in excess of 150 miles, with 200 miles becoming the norm.

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6. There’s nowhere to charge them Long trips require a bit more planning, but charge point locator Zap Map indicates there are almost 15,000 connectors at more than 5,000 locations in the UK, with more added all the time. Plus, rapid chargers can provide 80 per cent of charge in about 30 minutes.

7. The batteries don’t last very long

Batteries do have a finite life but most manufacturers offer battery leasing for a monthly fee and will replace it for free when needed.

Others offer replacement warranties, with five- to eight-year cover the norm.

8. EVs are less environmentally friendly across their life cycle The energy required to build an electric car can make it less environmentally friendly to produce than a traditionally fuelled car. However, a Norwegian study quoted by the BBC estimates an EV is about 10 per cent better over its life cycle, and that will continue to improve.

9. Battery disposal poses a huge environmental issue

It does, but the EV boom has encouraged lateral thinking to improve recycling rates, with companies taking used EV batteries for use elsewhere, such as home energy storage.

10. They’re boring to drive

Modern electric cars can be genuinely fun to drive, particularly thanks to the high-torque motors, which make acceleration brisk. Tesla takes this to extremes with its Model S, which reaches 60mph in less than three seconds – comparable to the new McLaren Senna supercar, with its petrolpowered twin-turbo V8.

This article was contributed by James Baggot.

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LOCAL WALK

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PENTLANDS Picture me if you can, standing on one leg which was slowly sinking into the mud, while trying to maintain my balance with my walking stick and attempting to get a stockinged foot back into the other waterlogged boot, embedded in cloying mud.

Suction effect had removed it from my foot as we attempted to walk across very sodden and marshy ground. This picture will give you some idea of the mile or so of open moorland between Bavelaw Mill Farm and Wester Bavelaw after a night of heavy rain. The ground was saturated and the very rough and indistinct path was deep with running water. Fortunately it wasn’t raining now, so we paddled on despite the bitterly cold wind.

Returning now to the start of our walk, which was the Threipmuir Car Park, we set off in the opposite direction to our normal route by heading back to the Marchbank Hotel and westwards along the North side of the Red Moss Nature Reserve towards East Rigg.

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watched they all appeared to drop from the sky as if at a given signal to join at least a thousand of their kin already settled on a field between us and the Bavelaw Nature Reserve at the western end of Threipmuir Reservoir.

Never before had we seen so many together in all our years of tramping the hills.

Something had attracted them, perhaps the fresh green shoots of a cereal crop but from where we were it appeared to be just a green field. On reaching the end of the metalled road we turned off on the track to West Rigg and Bavelaw Mill Farm where in a field to our right we spotted a flock of at least forty whooper swans with their distinctive yellow bill patches.

Moments later we heard the sound of wing beats as another group of six flew in and landed about a hundred metres from the whoopers. We wondered

why, until we realised that the incoming flight were mute swans who didn’t fancy joining the others but still wanted to share in whatever was on offer.

Somehow we missed the ‘path’ which would take us to Wester Bavelaw and we came to a gate by the Mill Farm which appeared promising and, as it was in roughly the right direction, we took it and found ourselves in a waterlogged field. On the far side we were faced with a burn in full spate, while being watched by a flock of interested black-faced sheep. With no way to cross we turned back and splashed our way back to the farm where we met the farmer, ‘You lost?’ he asked. To our nods he continued, ‘you’re not the first and you won’t be the last’. He kindly directed us back to a gate that we had missed and an almost invisible bridge over the burn. Following @KonectDirectory

his directions we set off on the most waterlogged mile we had ever crossed and that brings us back to where this tale began.

It came as something of a relief to reach the incline leading up to Wester Bavelaw and even more so find ourselves on the metalled road beyond. Passing the signposted Red Road track to Nine Mile Burn we reached the avenue of beech trees leading down to

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Reservoir and our last port of call, the Robin Aitken Bird Hide at the Bavelaw Marsh Nature Reserve.

It had been an eventful walk; we had seen many things of interest, paddled a mile or so and couldn’t help wondering if a signpost just before the Mill Farm would save the farmer from being bothered by the like of us.

On returning home with sodden boots and socks I was asked , ‘Why didn’t you turn back?’ My reply was simple, ‘We don’t do turning back’.

This walk was contributed

by Peter Harnden. Peter is a member of Friends of the Pentlands who writes in prose and verse about the hills he knows and loves.

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PUZZLES

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FOOD & DRINK

Coconut Seafood Curry

Full of flavour, this speedy curry is great for a summer supper.

Replace the asparagus tips with green beans or sugar snap peas, if liked.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil • 8 shallots, peeled and halved • 2-3 tbsp Thai green curry paste (see Tip) • 225g new potatoes, scrubbed and halved • 1 large carrot, peeled and thinly sliced • 400ml can reduced fat coconut milk • 150ml vegetable stock • 2tbsp light soy sauce • 450g cod fillet, skinned and cut into chunks • 175g fine asparagus tips • Juice from 1 lime • 200g cooked tiger prawns, thawed if frozen • 2tbsp freshly chopped coriander • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • Chopped red chilli and fresh coriander leaves, to garnish

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Method:

1. Heat the oil in a large deep frying pan over a medium heat and fry the shallots for 5 minutes until golden. Stir in the Thai green curry paste and cook for 1 minute.

2. Add the potatoes, carrot, coconut milk, stock and soy sauce. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the vegetables are almost tender.

3. Add the chunks of cod and asparagus tips to the pan. Cover and simmer gently for a further 6-8 minutes until the fish is just cooked and beginning to flake.

4. Gently stir in the lime juice, tiger prawns and chopped coriander. Simmer for 5 minutes until the prawns are piping hot, then season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve in warmed bowls garnished with chopped chilli and coriander leaves. Serve with boiled noodles or steamed Thai jasmine rice.

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VISIT WEST LOTHIAN

WHAT’S ON

Outdoor Events in West Lothian The month of June is upon us, there is an abundance of outdoor activities and days out to enjoy, and a lot on offer to celebrate the history and heritage of West Lothian!

The Bathgate Procession and John Newland Festival take place on the 2nd in remembrance of John Newland’s contribution to the building of Bathgate Academy. The day’s activities include a historical pageant commemorating the marriage of Princess Marjory to Walter, Lord High Steward of Scotland. This is a fantastic historic event!

On the 19th the hugely popular Linlithgow Marches take place across Linlithgow High Street. This historic event has taken place for many hundreds of years and is celebrated with the whole community coming together to celebrate the town of Linlithgow with pride and passion. A procession of drummers and pipers lead the citizens from 11am from Linlithgow Bridge into Blackness and is concluded in the evening with a sing along of Auld Lang Syne on the steps of the Burgh Halls.

Spectacular Jousting also begins on the 30th at Linlithgow Palace and runs into the first day of July. Hear the thunder of hooves and the crack of lances splintering as out brave knights stage an unforgettable display of horsemanship and skill. Running from 12:30pm to 4:30pm, this is a wonderful family friendly event in a beautiful setting.

For more adventurous days out, Jupiter Artland which reopened last month will be open 7 days a week for the first time and is celebrating its 10 year anniversary by holding a number of events. Five Sisters Zoo also welcomed two new rescue bears last month so why not head along there to catch a glimpse of these beautiful new arrivals?

Whatever you decide to get up to in June, we hope you decide to spend it in West Lothian!

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WHAT’S ON

MONDAY 4TH JUNE Breeding Bird Surveys: Birdlife on Bonaly Moorland - Help survey Bonaly moorland to see how well our feathered friends are doing in this habitat. Bring sturdy footwear, waterproofs and binoculars if you have them. Bonaly Country Park - upper car park, EH13 0PB. Time: 06:30 – 08:30.

Free, but booking essential. For more information and booking please contact the Pentland Hills Regional Park on 0131 529 2401 Email: pentlandhills@edinburgh.gov.uk Website: www.pentlandhills.org SATURDAY 9TH JUNE Balerno Farmers Market “Scarecrows” Main Street, Balerno 9.00am - 1.00pm.

SUNDAY 10 JUNE Bridges of the Water of Leith from Canonmills to Dean - To celebrate 200 years of the Institution of Civil Engineering (ICE) we will be joined by local expert Sandra Purves to look at the history of some of the river’s important crossings. Meet 2.00pm at Canonmills by the old public toilets on Brandon Terrace. £5 (members £2) Booking essential, please call Water of Leith Conservation Trust on 0131 455 7367 or email admin@waterofleith.org.uk TH

SATURDAY 16TH JUNE Walk in the footsteps of Edinburgh’s writers Come and explore the Pentland haunts of writers such as Owen and Stephenson. This is a moderate walk: you should be used to walking in the hills. It will be no more than 7 miles. Bring sturdy footwear, waterproofs and a packed lunch. Location: Swanston Car Park, East of Swanston Brasserie EH10 7DS. Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm. Cost: £10 (£5 concs.)

For more information and booking please contact the Pentland Hills Regional Park on 0131 529 2401 Email: pentlandhills@edinburgh.gov.uk Website: www.pentlandhills.org Live Music, Quiz Trails, Traditional Games, Pond Dipping, Face Painting, Complimentary Hand/ Arm massages by Jo Malone, Plant Sales, Food & Cream Teas & more SUNDAY 17TH JUNE Ravelrig’s Summer Open Day 12noon – 4.00pm.

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SUNDAY 20TH JUNE Butterfly SurveyHelp the Natural Heritage Officers survey one of the last remaining colonies of small pearl-bordered fritillary in the area. An exceptionally attractive butterfly. Threipmuir Car Park, time 1:30 – 3.30pm. Bring wellies or sturdy boots. Cost: free. For more information please contact the Pentland Hills Regional Park on 0131 529 2401 Email: pentlandhills@edinburgh.gov.uk Website: www.pentlandhills.org CHILDREN’S SUMMER EVENTS AT THE WATER OF LEITH VISITOR CENTRE

£5 per child & start at 2.00pm until 4.00pm.

Booking essential, please contact 0131 455 7367 email: admin@waterofleith.org.uk.

Suitable for 4 to 12 year olds, accompanying adult free.

Thu 5th July - RIVER DIPPING. Put on your wellies and join us IN the river.

Tue 10th July - BUGS. Track down the mini creatures and create you own ‘extreme’ bug Thu 12th July - SURVIVE. Build a shelter, forage for food and learn to create fire.

Tue 17th July - RIVER DIPPING. Put on your wellies and join us IN the river.

Thu 19th July - STICK. 101 things to do with a stick, they are awesome

Tue 24th July - RIVER DIPPING. Put on your wellies and join us IN the river Thu 26th July - FAIRIES. Join the ‘wee folk’ in the Dells as we discover the history of fairies and do some magical crafts – wings optional

Tue 31st July - RIVER DIPPING. Put on your wellies and join us IN the river.

Thu 2th August - SURVIVE. Build a shelter, forage for food and learn to create fire.

Tue 7th August - WATER!! Wet and wild, as we discover the power of water and create our own river craft for racing over the rapids

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CLUBS & CLASSES

JUNIPER GREEN BOARD-GAMERS The Juniper Green Board-Gamers group was set up last January.

They meet 2 and 4 Friday of the month, from 6pm to 9pm in Juniper Green Village Hall (upstairs in the Conference room) – though are moving to the Juniper Green Parish Church Hall from July. nd

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Everyone is welcome, and it is suitable for kids over 10 years old. Children must be with an adult, and the adult must stay and play too! Cost is £1/person to cover the cost of the hall. For more information and dates for this month, please contact Eric (eric@ericonline.co.uk) or find us on Facebook using “Juniper Green BoardGamers”.

If you want to know why people play board-games, here are a few scientifically proven reasons:

COMMUNITY

New RBS Van Service to Balerno, Currie and Juniper Green

Juniper Green and Baberton Mains Community Council are happy to report that at last RBS has responded to our representations and established a visiting van service following the closure of bank branches in the area.

The schedule is as follows:

Every Tuesday: Balerno: at Scotmid, 6 Main Street from 11.50pm12.20pm Currie: at Currie Library, 210 Lanark Road West from 1.35 pm-2.05pm Juniper Green: Iceland, 598 Lanark Road from 2.20pm-2.50pm

The van covers elsewhere on other days. The service is for RBS customers and the service includes cash deposits, for example, for individuals as well as businesses, withdrawals, bill payment and account administration.

1. Board game playing increases brain function 2. It brings laughter and decreases stress 3. Board game playing creates more happiness 4. It brings people closer and strengthens relationships 5. It reminds what it’s like to live in a real world (kind of) 6. Playing board game lowers blood pressure 7. It teaches how to set goals and be patient 8. Board games enhance creativity and self-confidence NEXT MEETS ARE: FRIDAY 8TH & 22TH OF JUNE, 6PM-9PM

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

BALERNO NEW BALERNO PARISH CHURCH Come and be part of the heart of the community which meets every Sunday at 10 am in the Main street www.balernochurch.org.uk HAILES SWIMMING CLUB Galas, coaching and development lessons for 7-15 year olds at Balerno, Currie, and Forrester pools. For further details contact hailesswimclub@ gmail.com ST MUNGO’S BALERNO Come be part of our vibrant church community which meets every Sunday, 10.30am @ Balerno High School www.stmungos.org PILATES CLASSES Beginners/ Intermediate Pilates classes held at Hatton Sports Club Mon 11am, Mid Calder Institute Hall Wed 9.30am, East Calder Community Centre Thurs 9.30am and 6.30pm, Hatton Sports Club Fri 9.30pm.

Contact Mairianne 07912 963 851 for more details or email: pilates@ bodyandcore.co.uk. See www. bodyandcore.co.uk and facebook. com/bodyandcorepilates PIYO LIVE!Pilates + Yoga + Nonstop movement. Stretch, Strengthen & Sweat all in one workout! Tues 9am in Balerno Scout Hall and Thurs 8pm in Balerno Community Centre.

Contact Heidi on 07982 205111 or heidi.instructor@gmail.com WILDFIRE EXPLORER SCOUTS Meet in Balerno High School.

Fridays 7.15 - 9.15pm. 14 – 18yrs.

Contact: Gordon Simpson 0131 477 3116. Email leaders@wildfireexplorers.org.uk 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.

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

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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 SLIMMING WORLD ❤ ❤ ❤ Lose weight eating the most delicious food - yes you can! Classes at Balerno Bowling club, Thursdays 7.30pm. Contact Denise on 07934 823024.

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. Termtime 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 IN THE DITCH QUILTERS Balerno Community Centre. Monthly workshops covering different quilting topics, third Wednesday of the month from 7:15pm. Annual membership £24.00. Contact Maureen Murray on 0131 336 0053 for further details.

GIRLGUIDING Rainbows, Brownies & Guides on Monday evenings. Full information and meeting times see www.balguides.info or facebook. com/GGBalerno JANE GOULDING SCHOOL OF DANCE Balerno Community Centre Tue – Fri. Classes also in Currie and Juniper Green. Children aged 2.5-adult. Contact: Jane Goulding 07854 373173

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PALM CAFÉ St Joseph’s Centre, Balerno, last Tuesday of the month 2.30pm - 4pm. A social group café for people with dementia and their carers serving the communities of Balerno, Juniper Green and Currie.

It provides a space for people with dementia and their carers to meet others for support and social contact, using activities such as music, movement, reminiscence and craft to enhance the wellbeing of the person with dementia & informal support and information for carers. If you would be interested in attending this group and would like more information please contact Kay Latimer (449-6186) or email: kaylatimer@btopenworld.com BALERNO PARISH CHURCH Come and join us for regular all age worship on Sunday mornings at 10am followed by refreshments in St Joseph’s. Check www. balernochurch.org.uk for all other events and worship information.

THE MILL CAFÉ A community café run mainly by volunteers in the St Joseph’s Centre at the heart of Balerno. Open Tuesday-Friday 9.30am-2.00pm serving teas, coffees, homebaking and snack lunches. (Times may vary during school holidays)

CURRIE HAILES SWIMMING CLUB Galas, coaching and development lessons for 7-15 year olds at Balerno, Currie, and Forrester pools. For further details contact hailesswimclub@ gmail.com 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 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.

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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 community Centre Mon 7-9pm.

Bring your own craft and share your knowledge and experience with other crafters and perhaps learn something new. All welcome. £1 per person per night.

AIR CADETS 2463 (CURRIE & BALERNO) SQUADRON Forthview Crescent. Mon and Thu 7-9.30pm.

0131 449 7449 for more info.

CURRIE PLAYGROUPCurrie 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 Fee 07771 370748.

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 Terry Maloney 0751 466 4292 CURRIE & DISTRICT LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY Meetings Mondays at 7.30 in the Gibson-Craig Hall in Currie - Visitors welcome; For further information contact Douglas 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 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.

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.

MESSY CHURCH Last Friday of the month from 2-4pm in the Gibson Craig Halls (except June, July, August and December ). All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult. For further information, contact Easter on 449 4719 or Louise on 466 3472.

JUNIPER GREEN JUNIPER GREEN NURSERY PLAYGROUP Juniper Green Community Centre (Village Hall) 1 Juniper Park Road EH14 5DX. Contact 07948 554889 or see website atwww. junipergreenplaygroup.vpweb.co.uk

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NEW JUNIPER GREEN BOARDGAMERS We meet 2nd and 4th Friday of the month, 6pm-9pm in Juniper Green Village Hall (upstairs in the Conference room) - We are moving to the Juniper Green Parish Church Hall from July. We currently ask for £1/person to cover the cost of the hall. Everyone welcome, suitable for kids over 10yo. Children must be with an adult, and the adult must stay and play too. For more information and dates for this month, please contact Eric (eric@ericonline. co.uk) or find us on Facebook using “Juniper Green Board-Gamers”.

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 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 Ken Brown (449 5314) if interested.

JANE GOULDING SCHOOL OF DANCE Juniper Green Village Hall – Friday. Classes also in Balerno & Currie. Children aged 2.5-adult.

Contact: Jane Goulding 07854 373173 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

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Community Centre. Mon 10am12pm. 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, nonmembers £1. For more information call the Community Centre on 0131 333 1055

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)

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

AERIALS Kinnear Aerials 40 APPLIANCE REPAIRS Appliances of Edinburgh 11 BATHROOMS & KITCHENS Ian Merriman 15 Splash Bathrooms 12 BEAUTICIAN Beauty Box 17 Beauty Therapy by Rhona 22 Juniper Beauty Room 16 BLACKSMITH D & I Blacksmiths 34 BOILER SERVICES The Gas Engineer 30 Weir Plumbing Heating and Gas Services 14 BUILDER Almond Building Company 26 Baberton Solutions 15 Dean Jones Building Services 40 CAR SALES Juniper Green Garage 45 CAR SERVICING, MOT & REPAIR Balerno Garage 45 Ratho Auto Services 45 CARE HOME Northcare 2 CARPET & FLOORING SALES Land of Carpets 31 Pentland Carpets 25 CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Aquatec 30 Cleaning Doctor 31 CW Services 30 CHIROPODY / PODIATRY / FOOTCARE Pentland Footcare 21 COMPUTER REPAIRS Simply Fix It 29 CONCIERGE We Can Do It 6 CURTAINS & BLINDS Blind Design 24 James Erskine Interiors 30 DENTIST Artis Dental and Implant Studio 16 No 9 Practice 22 DOG WALKER Happy Scampers 49 DOORS/WINDOWS UPVC Doors 11 DRAINAGE SERVICES Currievale Drainage Services 10 DRIVEWAYS AND PAVING Alpine Paving 35 Edinburgh Paving Company 36 ELECTRICIAN A Robertson 12 A&A Electrical Solutions 4 D Sykes Electrical 12 Morningside Electrical 27 MT Electrical 43 Spark Electrical Solutions 26

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ENTERTAINMENT World of Bowling 5 ESTATE AGENT Aberdein Considine 63 Blair Cadell Solicitors 42 EXTERIOR CLEANING Cleaning & Maintenance 14 FENCING, RAILINGS, GATES S & D Fences 35 FINANCIAL ADVICE Personal Money Management 28 Torphin Associates 64 FIREPLACES/WOODBURNERS Fireplaces, Stoves and Flues 14 FITNESS CLASSES Judith Rintoul Pilates 17 FLORIST Vicky’s Flowers 22 FUNERAL DIRECTOR Mark Porteous 7 GARAGE DOORS Max’s Garage Doors 45 GARDEN DESIGN/MAINTENANCE CS Gardening 37 D Greaves Landscape Gardeners 35 Evergreen Balerno 34 Greenspace Landscapes 35 West Lothian Garden Maintenance 34 GARDEN FURNITURE AND BUILDINGS Woodford Timber Scotland 38 GLAZING REPAIRS CR Smith 33 Double Glazing Repairs 43 GOLF Baberton Golf Club 24 HAIR SALON Hair Tech 17 Tony Harper’s Hair Studio 20 HOMES FOR SALE CALA Homes 41 HOUSE / OFFICE CLEANING Fiona’s House Cleaning 6 Urban Assistants 4 IRONING/LAUNDRY SERVICES Iron Aid 6 JOINERY Create Enhanced Spaces 43 GK Wilson Joiner 10 R McNeill Joiner & Glazier 14 RS Joinery 10 KILTMAKER The Kilt Studio 6 LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES Beatson’s Building Supplies 36 LAWNS Green Thumb 38 LOCKSMITH 1st Call Locksmiths 26 CVC Locksmiths and Security 43 West Lothian Locksmith Company 25 MEMBER OF SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT Gordon Macdonald MSP 57

MOBILITY SERVICES Ableworld 19 OPTICIAN Clear Vue Optical 21 PAINTING & DECORATING Alistair McLellan 14 Brush Strokes 10 Gerry Aitken 10 Ken Dunton 14 Lane Decor 26 Mark Reece Painter & Decorator 25 PERSONAL TRAINER KM Fitness 18 PET SITTING/BOARDING Claylands Cottage Cattery 48 Liz Hunter 49 PHYSIOTHERAPY In Motion Physiotherapy 21 PLASTERING Alexander Aitken Plastering 10 Cross Check Plastering 43 Lothian Plaster 26 PLUMBING & HEATING SERVICES Bill Reid & Son 10 Currievale Plumbing & Drainage Services 25 David Taylor Plumbing & Heating 4 Jim Gladstone 12 Owen Gibb Plumbing & Heating 4 Shandon Plumbing 27 RESTAURANT Al Borgo Ristorante 51 ROOFING Dell Roofing 37 Edinburgh Roofing Services 52 Fairmile Roofing 27 John Brazil 10 Thomson Roofing Services 32 SOFT FURNISHINGS James Erskine Interiors 24 TAKEAWAY Pentland Fry 51 TAXI & PRIVATE HIRE Capital Cars 51 TREE SURGEON Delisle Tree Solutions 34 Maxwell Tree Care 37 VET & ANIMAL WELLBEING ICR Vets 49 Pentland Veterinary Clinic 49 WEIGHT LOSS Slimming World 17 WINDOW CLEANING Tag Cleaning Services 35

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