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MAY 2015

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Balerno Gala - pulling together for more than 50 years!

Currie Riding of the Marches Pentland Triathlon Brenda Binnie - I’m passionate about stained glass!

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FEATURE

M ess age f ro m t h e e d ito r ou know summer’s Y approaching when you see the Currie Riding of

the Marches, Balerno Gala preparations and other signs of summer such as the Bloomiehall Park Football Tournament. Our writer Suzanne has been talking to the Balerno Gala Committee this month to find out what motivates them to put in the huge amount of time and effort required every year to run the event.

We’re also got contributions this month from the Pentland Triathlon group (see page 62) and Currie Riding of the Marches (see page 16) along with most of the usual regular columns.

Our closest Warhammer club and stockist, Potter Around in Kirknewton, is running a competition with a great prize on offer this month, see page 56 for details.

We’re launching a Winchburgh/Broxburn/Uphall edition of Konect next month, so if you run a business are and interested in reaching that area, please get in touch with either Jenny or Charlene (contact details below).

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

FEATUREs Baler no Gala Cur r ie Riding of the Marches Kather ine Emtage Local food with a stor y

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REGULARS Village People Thought for the Month Money Matter s Recipe

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COMPETITIONS & PUZZLES Crossword & Sudoku Kids Puzzles Warhammer Competition

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COMMUNITY What’s on Useful Information Pentland Triathlon Clubs & Classes

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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.

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

The Konect Directory is delivered to homes in Balerno, Currie, Juniper Green, Baberton and Ratho. Copies /KonectDirectory are also left at the library, community centres, convenience stores and various other locations within the area.

Front cover: Currie Riding of the Marches 2014.

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Balerno Children ’s

Gala: Pulling togeth er for more than 50 years !

by Suzanne Green

If you and your family have enjoyed the events of the Balerno Children’s Gala (BCG) over the years, you may feel you know it well. But did you know that it was originally a one-day event put on by a local mill owner who wanted to give his employees and their families an enjoyable day out? “The Gala was in existence before the war,” says current BCG President Anna Lisa Wilson.

“It stopped during the war years, but was restarted in 1957 through the efforts of Willie Shanks. He had adopted Balerno as his home, and worked hard to build the Gala into a much larger event.”

Following in Willie’s footsteps, the BCG committee works hard to keep the Gala tradition going. They plan and put on primary school discos throughout the year, which provide the necessary funds for the May event. “There is plenty of preparation to do,” says Anna Lisa, “but we work together as a team and we have a lot of fun too.”

When Anna Lisa, who is in her second year as President, realised how much time the committee needed to spend together, she introduced more social events. She knew that people would work well together and enjoy it more if there were opportunities to form friendships and experience camaraderie. So every June there is an awards night for the committee, and “daft” awards are handed out. In October there is often bowling or some other activity, and in December the group enjoys a Christmas meal out. “We usually do something together in February too,” says Anna Lisa, “and we can often be found in the Grey Horse having a beer after the discos.”

Currently there are 23 people on the BCG Committee, but new people are always welcome.

Anna Lisa Wilson, President of the BCG Committee

Some are on the committee for a year or two and others for considerably longer. Balerno resident Brian Conway has served for 20 years in various capacities, and doesn’t plan to stop any time soon.

“He is an absolute star,” Anna Lisa comments.

“Because of all his hard work on behalf of the Gala, we nominated him to carry one of the batons at the Commonwealth Games – and he was chosen! We have other members who have also served for a number of years. But anyone interested in joining us will be welcome whether they can do a little or a lot.”

Anna Lisa and her team introduced a couple of new events to last year’s Gala. Sitting on bales of hay at the new Beer Tent, dads enjoyed Gala Ale, while mums sipped Pimms. “This was very popular, especially because we were blessed with fantastic weather,” she says.

The “Gunge Tank” was also a big hit last year. Head teachers Rehana Shanks (Dean Park Primary School) and Graeme Sives (Balerno High School) waited while votes were counted to see who would be gunged. There were slightly more votes for Graeme, but because it was very close, both head teachers were gunged. This year’s teacher contestants are Pam Watson from the primary school and Simon May from BHS. “Last year was fantastic,” Anna Lisa comments. “So I just hope we can pull it off again.” The first event is the Swimming Gala at the high school on 16 May. The crowning of the Court is the following Saturday, 23 May. This is also the day of the fancy dress competition and when floats are judged and put on parade – there are expected to be 12 this year!

Gala Day on 30 May, held at the bottom pitches at Malleny Park, will once again offer food, face painting, stalls and competitions. And of course, there are a number of activities planned throughout the two-week period. Among others, these include a talent show, the Rigg Race (jointly organised by the Gala Committee and Harmeny Athletics), a football tournament, a pet show, dog show and a bike race.

“The Balerno Children’s Gala has been a muchloved, community-based event for many years,” says Anna Lisa, “and it’s just brilliant when it all comes together! If you are at all interested in finding out how you can get involved, please come to our AGM and enjoy some cheese and wine.

This will be held at the Currie Rugby Club on Wednesday, 17 June at 7.30 pm, and you will be very welcome!”

Anna Lisa Wilson photo by Suzanne Green

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Currie Riding of the Marches

by Ellinore Moug, Chair, Riding of the Marches Committee

This year is the twenty-sixth Riding of the Currie March, which takes place on the first Saturday (2nd) of May. The home of the Common Riding is in the AngloScottish Borders. In this once notoriously lawless area, the boundaries of the various towns and parishes needed to be vigorously defended both against incursions from England and from unruly Scots neighbours. Various border burghs have maintained the tradition of Riding the Marches without a break for several hundred years.

Records of the Currie Sports and Fair Days in the early 18th century revealed a tradition on these occasions of “Trooping the Colour” in the sports field which was then situated behind the Old Smiddy. The idea for re-instating the Currie Common Riding came from Russell Thomson in 1988, who persuaded the Community Council to apply to the Lord Lyon King at Arms for the grant of a Coat of Arms and to have the rights to hold a Weekly Market and an Annual Fair (granted in 1705 to Robert Craig of Currie by the Scottish Parliament) assigned to the Community Council Office Bearers. The Currie Fair and Common Good Fund, and the Marches sub-committee are charged with organising the Annual Riding and Currie Fair, and for raising the finance necessary to do so.

The Currie Ensign and Equerry are chosen annually from applicants who are proficient riders to lead the Riding and also to represent Currie at Common Ridings in other Burghs. Our Ensign this year is Melanie Harper, and our Equerry is Pam Oliver, both local lasses.

The Riding of the March commences with the ceremony of Sashing the new Ensign and Equerry.

Both are also presented with their Medals of Office, then the Chair of the Community Council presents the Currie Banner to the Ensign; charging him or her to “take the flag of Currie, unsullied and unstained, and display it round the bounds of the March and return it to me, here at this place”.

The Ensign and Equerry then lead the Riders off on their ride through the Parish, starting at Heriot Watt University (8.45), riding up to the Green at the Weavers pub (10.00) for the sashing ceremony, then up Muirwood Road to Blinkbonny. There is a great view from the Kirkgate (11.00)! The ride then heads out across the Pentland Hills to the boundary with Penicuik where they meet up with riders from the town. They then head back across the hills to Bonaly, stopping for lunch, then back to Currie (Dolphin Road at about 2pm) then calling at HeriotWatt Campus where they are welcomed by the University Principal.

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village people

by Suzanne Green

“I’m passionate about stained glass!”

Ratho resident Brenda Binnie delights in creating stained glass artwork, and she’s a talented face painter too.

Brenda, who has been a nurse for more than 30 years, is married to Clark and they have three sons: Scott (20), Greg (18) and Jack (12).

When a friend asked Brenda Binnie to join her in doing a stained glass art course, she readily agreed. She’d always enjoyed making things – from cardboard dolls’ houses to crafts to sewing machine creations.

“I’d gone from one hobby to the next,” says Brenda. “Until the stained glass course. I fell in love with working with glass, and forgot all my previous hobbies! It’s my passion.”

It wasn’t long before Brenda needed a workshop.

So the Binnies bought a summer house where she could work and keep all of her tools, sheets of glass, copper foil tape, soldering iron and glass grinder.

“I spend all my spare time in my workshop, whatever the weather,” says Brenda. In the summer I work with the doors open and in the winter I am nice and toasty with the heater on – it doesn’t matter if it’s snowing outside, I will be there. I don’t really see it as work – it is my way of relaxing. Sometimes I watch telly as I create. And my hubby keeps me supplied with chocolate, tea or a glass of wine.”

Brenda taught a few friends her new craft and, after seeing them sell their work via Facebook, she set up her own page. In November 2012 “Busy B Stained Glass” was born. The “B” stands for 18

Brenda Binnie in her workshop Brenda, and she is indeed one busy lady. “I have four jobs,” she tells me. “I am an out-of-hours community nurse and also do resuscitation training for NHS Lothian. And I have been a face painter for 16 years. It’s amazing how often my worlds collide. As a community nurse, I am often in the most amazing houses and sometimes I see beautiful examples of stained glass work.”

Perhaps Brenda’s most popular creation is the thistle brooch, which has been ordered by people all over the world. An American club, fans of Diana Gabaldon who wrote the popular Outlander series, ordered 43 thistle brooches. “They had arranged a ‘Meet and Greet’ featuring the author, and wanted to wear the brooches so they would be identifiable as a group,” Brenda explains. “And they presented Diana with one too.”

Brenda’s other works include a VW van, a bumblebee, a fairy house and a girl holding a love heart. She rarely uses ready-made patterns, preferring to create her own designs. Brenda comments, “I’m always looking for new ideas.

“If I did this as my main job, I’d be afraid it would become a chore. I really love coming home with a new sheet of beautiful glass. The problem is that I can hardly bear to cut it!”

Visit Brenda’s Facebook pages: Busy B Stained Glass; and BrendyBop Face Painting/Glitter Tattoos Photos by Suzanne Green

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Family Fun

by Pat Banfill

It is a bit warmer, lighter and spring is definitely coming! Time to think about having some fun outside with the children.

What can you do that will create good memories to look back on in winter, or when the children have grown up? You might be able to remember some fun things you used to do with your parents when you were growing up, or you might have to think up some new ideas.

Most children like having the freedom to have physical fun, whether it is on a bouncy castle, or taking part in an activity. Others prefer quieter activities, crafts, games or challenges.

Some love to dress up and act out, others prefer to get messy, but all of these will be better for the children if you are enjoying the activity with them and then you will be able to talk about them together to reinforce the memories. You might want to explore local fun activities for example the Family Fun Day on May 4th at Malleny Park, or Balerno Gala, Currie Fair etc.

Whatever you decide to do, have a go at making it fun whatever the weather!

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Local food with a story kitchen herb garden consisting of mainly hardy woody herbs but James is looking to expand it – “It depends how much space I can persuade the gardeners to let me have for my herbs!” he says.

A current project is to find a local jam supplier.

“The challenge is that we need it in mini jars for breakfast trays, but it’s not economical for small producers to supply in tiny pots. We’re working on a solution and will probably fill them ourselves on site. The important thing is the product itself.”

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“We live in God’s larder here in Scotland, we don’t need to go elsewhere for food.”

So says executive Chef James Thomson of the Marriott Dalmahoy, who believes passionately in sourcing local food. Happily, Marriott central now encourage their regional hotels to source as much food as possible from their local areas.

“It’s an exciting challenge to create our menus from local sources.” For James, this means firstly around Edinburgh and West Lothian, then the Central Belt, then the rest of Scotland for anything not available closer home. “I don’t go out of Scotland though; there’s no need, we have such fantastic food right here,” he enthuses. They currently use Scottish beef - from Orkney - but are in the process of sourcing beef from even closer home, from Lord Morton’s own herd grazed on the estate at Dalmahoy.

“I always personally visit the farm when sourcing food. We get to speak to the farmers themselves and to see where the animals are grazing.” This is important because as he explains, due to a food labelling loophole, meat labelled as Scottish does not necessarily have to be bred here; it may have been raised elsewhere and imported, and so long as it has spent a minimal time grazing here before going to the abattoir it can be labelled as Scottish.

The hotel’s Human Resources Manager, Dara, is a registered apiarist and is in the process of setting up bee hives on the estate. Once fully in production, the hotel will be using the honey (branded “Dalmahoney”) in the kitchen and on guests’ breakfast trays. They expect the first batch within the next couple of years. Also on site is a

While they are rightly proud of their the fine-dining Rosette Pentland Restaurant, the Dalmahoy caters for all occasions and have a casual restaurant, Zest, as well as their “5, 10 and 20” bar menus i.e. food that can be prepared in 5 minutes, 10 minutes or 20 minutes. The restaurant menus are changed seasonally.

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EKCO’s top tips for hosting the perfect barbecue As the warmer weather begins to kick in and the nights become longer our thoughts start to turn to entertaining close friends and family.

Good conversation, chilled wine and sumptuous barbecued food. So, to put you in the mood and get the juices flowing here are some top tips from EKCO to make your barbecue sizzle.

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Charcoal or gas – First things first, what type of barbecue should you buy? Charcoal barbecues, the choice of purists, are cheaper and the charcoal permeates every inch of the food to impart that traditional chargrilled flavour. They also tend to take up less space than a gas barbecue so storage in the winter months is easier. On the downside they take a bit more practice when cooking as the heat remains pretty constant so you need make sure you keep turning your food to ensure even cooking throughout. A gas barbecue on the other hand won’t give you that authentic outdoor taste but on the plus side they can be fired up quickly and the temperature is easily controlled.

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Your outdoor space – A well laid patio area is ideal for entertaining. Plenty of seating around a table to keep the company close together for the witty repartee is a must. When the sun goes down you want to make sure the party continues.

By replacing your existing sliding patio doors for

bifold doors you can open them up fully to create one space between your home and your garden.

This means that your guests can stay warm and sheltered but still enjoy the outdoors.

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Theme – You could choose a theme for your barbecue day. How about a Mexican fiesta with sizzling fajitas, jugs of Margaritas or ice cold bottles of beer complete with the obligatory wedges of lime to keep the flies away from your drinks?

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Food – Mention barbecue and most people will fire up the sausages and burgers. While this is fine you really want to try something different. For a Tex Mex theme you could look at succulent baby back ribs. Or how about brisket beef with a side order of salsa and black bean, corn and tomato salad? There are thousands of recipes online so you’ll never be stuck.

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Drink – Your choice of drinks is important.

There’s nothing like an ice cold beer when it’s hot. Or, a themed drink like a Margarita or Mojito but drinking in the sun can be deadly so make sure you have plenty of soft drinks and jugs of ice cold water on hand. Never encourage anyone to drink alcohol if they’ve made it clear that they’re not in the mood and there are plenty of recipes for soft cocktails available on the web. The golden rule is whatever you are serving, making sure it’s ice cold.

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The world of Warhammer may be something you simply don’t understand, but if you have a boy aged 8 to grown up with a propensity for gaming, modelling and general geekiness, you are very likely to be acquainted with this fantasy world.

And if you are that said boy, you will be delighted to know that we at Potter Around are approved suppliers of the Warhammer and Warhammer 40K models, paints and accessories. We have a large supply in stock and can order anything in quickly (with no postage costs).

We also have a fantastic shed given over to the realm of boys and their models, tables set up with boards for gaming and painting stations. We have a number of models that can be borrowed for playing.

Every Saturday 2-4pm the ‘shed’ opens and the world of Warhammer comes to West Lothian. There are a number of lads well versed in the world who can show any ‘newbies’ the ropes – give you tips on painting, explain the rules of the game etc. We are the only venue in West Lothian to both sell models and have a well appointed space in which to play, offering help and advice for those wanting access to this mysterious and fantastic world.

It’s a game of strategy Pop in anytime to check out the stock and come along on a Saturdays to have some fun. There will be painting competitions from time to time so look out for these. All we ask is that you buy your supplies from us.

The games we play and the majority of models kept in stock are 40K based but we have Fantasy Models too and well as rule books and complete sets and of course, we can order anything in including all the paints and accessories.

Warhammer is a great hobby for a young lad to take up if you are looking for something new to occupy your child as it keeps the brain active, involves a lot of strategy and does not involve a screen of any kind. And if you are more of a modeller than a gamer, you can order tools and paints and model to your heart’s content with plenty space and no worries about making a mess in your parent’s home!

Call if you want more details or pop in to check us out. Potter Around, Overton Farm, Kirknewton, West Lothian, EH27 8DD

Enter the draw to win a box of your favourite models (up to value of £22). Simply text or email your name, phone number and answer to 07854 492638 or email editor@ konectdirectory.co.uk with the subject “Warhammer”.

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RECIPE & FOOD NOTES

By Anne Pinkerton

Our food shopping has almost lost touch with the seasonal production of the basic ingredients.

The supermarkets do remind us - announcing in April that new season Jersey Royals are in store, or that these are the first Scottish strawberries - but otherwise it’s by promotions for “summer sizzles” or “winter comfort food.” Even so these need a little checking by looking out of the window because the weather and day length will often tell you it’s not yet whatever season the marketers hope it is!

By May we can buy new season vegetables grown in Britain: finger carrots, peas, spring greens, salad leaves, spinach and asparagus. Food usually tastes better from local growers because it’s harvested when ready and brought to your plate more quickly - not, as with much fruit grown abroad, picked in the anticipation that the long trip to your kitchen will give it time to ripen.

Around us in West Lothian there are several suppliers whose whole business is local food.

Some deliver boxes of produce, others you buy on site. Some shops for example MacIver at Currie will have marmalade oranges and damsons when the supermarkets do not. On the A71 at Burnwynd the tiny shop sells potatoes and other veg but also duck eggs. On the edge of East Calder the small holding growing leeks, cabbage, neeps and really good potatoes sells their own and other people’s produce. They are open when the huge carrot sign is up beside the road.

Grow Wild in Broxburn, The Whole Shebag in West Calder and Fruit n Veg to You in Livingston do veg box deliveries. You receive regular supplies of fresh fruit and veg which change as the growing season progresses.

The Cyrenians at their farm and orchard in Humbie Holdings, Kirknewton, grow a wide range of fruit, veg and herbs. They also keep

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hens and bees and sell lemon curd, jams and chutneys made from farm produce. Some of their production goes to the market in Morningside (every 3rd Saturday in the month, next dates May 16th and June 20th) and they are planning to start a local weekly box scheme. This will be distributed from The Green Room in Kirknewton.

See their questionnaire at www.surveymonkey. com/s/3HR7K7B There are hopes that the local community could become more involved in growing fresh foods and that the Cyrenians could become part of a Community Supported Agriculture Farm.

“Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a partnership between farmers and the local community. Benefits are enjoyed by all sides: farmers for instance can receive a more stable and secure income and closer connection with their community, and consumers can benefit by eating fresh healthy food, feeling more connected to the land where their food is grown and learning new skills.”

Over the hills from us at Whitmuir the farm has a restaurant, art gallery and food shop. Children can feed the hens and see the food growing. Plants are for sale and the range of menus in the restaurant prove that ethically sourced food just tastes good!

The monthly farmers’ market at Balerno (every 2nd Saturday in the month, next dates are May 9th & June 13th) has bread, cheese, meat, preserves and vegetables all from small local producers.

The Saturday farmers’ market under the castle in Edinburgh has a wonderful selection of the best Scottish food, everything grown within 50 miles of us (except the coffee and tea). Shopping like this is a social event; it’s interesting to talk to the people who know all about their produce. They can explain how to get the best from unfamiliar cuts of meat or give recipes for different vegetables.

Buying local keeps you in touch with the seasons and helps you be in control of the quality of the food you eat.

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Asparagus with new potatoes Best with British asparagus and potatoes 1kg asparagus 1kg small new potatoes (Ayrshire are good) 6 slices Parma or other finely sliced ham 400g unsalted butter melted Lemon juice Method: Wash the asparagus and snap off the tough piece of stem. Keep these for soup. Tie the stems into 6 bundles. Rubber bands are fine for this. Wash the potatoes and scrape if you wish. Put potatoes and tough bits of stalk in a deep pan and cover with water bring to the boil and then stand the asparagus bundles on top. Cover, use foil if the pan is not tall enough, and continue cooking 15 minutes or till asparagus is tender. Remove it and carefully wrap the bundles in the ham. Drain the potatoes (keep the water and stalks for soup) and arrange everything on a serving dish. Pour some of the butter over the vegetables and put the rest in a warm jug with lemon juice. Serve with crusty beard to mop up the juices.

Asparagus with new potatoes If you are feeling grand you can make hollandaise sauce for this in place of the butter sauce.

Spring time luxury!

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and Useful Information BALERNO Saturday 2nd May Currie Riding of the Marches See page 16 for route and details.

Monday 4th May Family Fun Day and Picnic Hosted by St Mungo’s church, in Malleny Park from 11am-2pm. Fun activities for families with children from toddler age up to late primary school: see below.

Wednesday 6th May Breeding Birds Survey Help the Pentland Rangers survey the heather moorland to find which of our feathered friends use this wild habitat. A great survey for those who enjoy an early rise in the morning. Location: Bonaly Country Park. Time: 6:30 – 8:30am. Booking essential, contact Pentland Hills Regional Park Service on 0131 529 2401. Bring: Sturdy footwear and waterproofs. Cost: Free.

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

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Carrickvale Community Centre

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Saturday 23rd May Juniper Green Farmer’s Market Juniper Green Village Hall, Juniper Park Road at the end of Baberton Avenue. 9am – 1pm.

Saturday 16th May to Saturday 23rd May Balerno Gala Two-week programme of activities ending with Gala Day in Malleny Park on Sat 23rd May. For full programme see www.balernochildrensgala.org.uk Broomiehall Park Football Tournament If you represent a local group/ business/organisation and would like to enter a 7-a-side team for the prestigious cup then please email chair@junipergreencc.org.uk with your contact details by Friday 8th May. Preliminary Rounds: Tue 26th May, Wed 27th May. Final: Friday 29th May

Balerno Village Screen MAY: Friday 22nd May: God Help the Girl [15] 7.30pm Saturday 23rd May: Paddington [PG] 2.30pm; The Imitation Game [12A] 7.30pm Tickets available at www.balernovillagescreen. com, The Mill Cafe and Balerno Post Office. Venues: The Ogston Hall and St.Joseph’s Hall, Balerno.

Programme and timings subject to change. Please check website for details.

Monday 1st June Breeding Birds Survey Help the Pentland Rangers survey for breeding birds on the heather moorland. A great survey for those who enjoy an early rise in the morning. Location: Bonaly Country Park. Time: 6:30 - 8:30am. Booking essential, contact Pentland Hills Regional Park Service on 0131 529 2401. Bring: Sturdy footwear and waterproofs. Cost: Free.

Sunday 14th June Get Hooked - Fishing Event Join the Pentland Ragners for a fun filled day at Harlaw reservoir, learning about what’s involved in fishing and how you can play your part. Learn how to tie a fly, how to cast a rod ....... Not to mention try the freshly caught fish cooked on the bbq. Drop in session at Harlaw House Visitor Centre from10:30am – 15:00pm. Cost: free. Suitable for children over 5 years old. For more information contact the Pentland Hills Regional Park Service on 0131 529 2401.

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

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

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

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

Regular events at Ratho Library (for fortnightly and monthly events please contact the library for this month’s dates): Mon: Knit and Natter, weekly 2 to 4pm Chatter Books, for 8 to 12 year olds 3.45 to 4.45pm (first Monday of the month) Wed: Glitz Lit Girls, P6 to S2 weekly 6 to 6.45pm Duke of Edinburgh, weekly 14+ 6.45 to 7.30pm Thur: Book and a Blether, adults. Book chat and coffee. Fortnightly

Bookbug, weekly 0 to 4 years, 10.15 to 11am Fri: Library Link, fortnightly, 10.30 to 12.00

Tiger Tales, crafts and stories 4 to 8 years +

parents. Fortnightly Sat:

Children’s Craft Club, fortnightly 2 to 2.45pm.

Craft and Chat Adults Club, bring your own project. Fortnightly 3 to 4.30pm Bookbugs Bookbug delivers free story, song and rhyme sessions for babies, toddlers and pre-school children in local libraries, working in partnership with the Scottish Book Trust.

Edinburgh Collected: Share your memories and make history. Edinburgh Collected is a new website for collecting, preserving and sharing memories of Edinburgh past and present. It allows individuals and groups to add content that builds on our existing digital heritage collections www.capitalcollections.org. uk and www.ourtownstories.co.uk and complements the extensive physical collections we hold.

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Triathlon

Triathlon is one of the fastest growing sports in the UK today. Whether its because people have been inspired by recent successes of British triathletes or they can see the fitness benefits of multi-sport training, more and more are trying triathlon for themselves.

One of the best ways to get involved is to join a club. Pentland Triathletes are a well-established triathlon club based in Balerno who have recently started a junior section. The emphasis at the club is on getting kids active, learning new skills and having fun. The club has a regular training session at Forrester High School in Edinburgh on Sunday afternoons, with coaching for swimming, biking and running. New members between the ages of 8 and 16 are very welcome.

Pentland Triathletes are also running a Kids Splash and Dash event on Sunday 7th June at Forrester High School. This is a fun swimrun event which is a great stepping-stone into triathlon. Children aged from 8 to 16 are invited to come and discover the excitement of a multi-sport event. You can find out more at www.pentlandtriathletes.co.uk or to enter the event go to www.entrycentral.com/ PentlandTriKidsDuathlon.

Participants complete a non-stop swim, bike and run with short transitions between each section to change kit. The swimming stage can be in a swimming pool or in open water and the bike and run sections on or off-road.

Duathlon (run-bike-run) and aquathlon (swimrun) events are also common.

Triathlon is competed over many distances, from super sprint (400m swim, 10km bike, 2.5km run) all the way to long distance. The most well-known long distance events are Ironman Triathlons where participants swim for 2.4miles, cycle 112miles and finish with a marathon run. Triathlon prides itself on being an inclusive sport. At many events you find top-class athletes completing alongside age group amateurs. At all levels there is opportunity to challenge yourself and achieve.

Triathlon is great for kids as it combines three activities that are most likely already part of their lives. As well as the achievement of taking part in events it’s a fantastic way to encourage kids to be active and healthy.

You don’t need a lot of equipment to get started, some swimwear, goggles, a bike, helmet and trainers is all it takes.

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BABERTON 172nd Pentland Scouts (Baberton)

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 2014: 30 Aug, 4 Oct, 1Nov, 13 Dec. 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 on 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 KONECT

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 Denise Cunningham on 0131 449 3468.

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 SWRI 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

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CURRIE Sarah’s Fitness Currie High School Cardio Dance Mix Mondays 6.30-7.15pm £4 per class.

Kettle Class Mondays 7.15-8pm. £4.50 per class. Sarah’s fitness.

Tel 07540 894287 or email sarahhardie@hotmail.co.uk

Chat’n’ Chill for S1-S6 Teenage Café Church Gibson Craig Hall, Lanark Road West Currie. Games, Café, Chat.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Boys Brigade - 65th Edinburgh (Currie) Company Gibson Craig Hall, Lanark Road West Currie Anchors (Boys P2 & P3) - Thursday 6 - 7pm Juniors (Boys P4, P5 & P6) - Thursday 7 - 8.30pm Company/Seniors (Boys P7 - S6) - Friday 7 - 9.15pm For further info contact Jim Webber on 0131 451 5112

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

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

Balerno and District Ramblers

Forthview Crescent Mon and Thu 7-9.30pm. 0131 449 7449 for more info.

Midweek Group meets on a Wednesday at Currie Library Car Park, Lanark Rd West 9.15am for 9.30am start. Contact K Gordon 0131 449 2534 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.

Currie Playgroup

Book Group

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

Currie Library First Wednesday of each month at 7.00pm.

Air Cadets 2463 (Currie & Balerno) Squadron

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 Martin 07752182793. 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

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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

JUNIPER GREEN Pilates Classes Juniper Green Parish Church - Thursdays 7.30 - 8.30pm - Post Beginners/Intermediate 8.30 - 9.30pm - Beginners class Contact Judi on 07716 830905 or judithrintoulpilates@hotmail.com

Baby Group

Juniper Green Nursery Playgroup

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.

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

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Irish Dancing

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

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.

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

RATHO Susan Douglas Pilates Ratho Community Centre Mon 5.55pm – 6.55pm. See www.douglaspilates.co.uk

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

Daytime Pilates Classes Thursdays in Kirknewton Village Hall: 9.10am to 10.00am 10.10am to 11.00am for beginners For more details contact elise@ekpilates.co.uk. You’ll also find me on facebook.com/ekpilates.

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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)

Solution to April Crossword Across: 1 Burrow, 4 Erased, 9 Elastic, 10 Girls, 11 Disco, 12 Outside, 13 Interpreted, 18 Curtain, 20 Pinch, 22 Odour, 23 Emotion, 24 Sister, 25 Severe. Down: 1 Blends, 2 Roads, 3 Outcome, 5 Right, 6 Survive, 7 Dishes, 8 Accompanied, 14 Narrows, 15 Explode, 16 Echoes, 17 Change, 19 Agree, 21 Naive.

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.

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.

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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

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 Studio at Overton Farm Kirknewton, EH27 8DD Clubs including oil painting for both children and adults; jewellery workshops; fused glass; candle making; knitting; scrapbooking; kids craft club; Warhammer club. Craft shop, beads, children’s parties, baby prints and more. Plus drop in any time for pottery painting.

For all class times, bookings and more information call 01506 238961 or email chat@potteraround.co.uk. www.potteraround.co.uk

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