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I’ve been looking a little into the history of the namesake of one of Edinburgh’s universities this month – if you have anything to do with Napier University you may be interested in the story of John Napier, see pages 8-9.

Our Village People column writer Suzanne interviewed local councillor Sue Webber of Juniper Green – the only councillor in Edinburgh who both grew up in and currently lives in their constituency.

As always, don’t hesitate to get in touch if you know someone we can celebrate in the Village People column, a local charity or other interesting story - we’re looking forward to another year celebrating all things local!

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If your home was garrisoned by soldiers and under threat of bombardment, you might pick somewhere else to get married. But 22 year old John Napier, namesake of Edinbugh Napier University, signed his wedding contract with his 16 year old bride at home in Merchiston Tower in just those circumstances in April 1572.

The hobbyist mathematician and seventh Laird of Merchiston would probably have preferred to be remembered for his works of theology. He changed the world, but not in the way he imagined - his invention of logarithms is the work for which he is most celebrated.

John and his new wife moved to Gartness Castle (on the western edge of Stirlingshire today). He took the task of running the Napier estates very seriously.

He was known in Edinburgh as “Marvellous Merchiston” as he was always working on ideas to improve productivity. He experimented with salt fertiliser, invented an apparatus to remove water from flooded coal pits, and built land surveyancing devices. Part of the inheritance was the title of the King’s Poulterer, and the “Pultrielands” at Dean Village - a plot of land for raising poultry to be supplied to the king on request.

John Napier was born at Merchiston Tower (now one of Edinburgh Napier University’s campuses) in 1550. We don’t know what he studied but he went to the University of St Andrews at the age of 13.

There is no record of him graduating from there; he most likely finished his education in Europe, arriving back in 1571, aged 21, when Scotland was in the But Napier considered himself first and foremost a grip of a civil war in which his family was reluctantly theologian. The Reformation in Scotland was young, involved. Four years previously, Napier’s maternal it was a time of religious and political turmoil and he uncle Adam Bothwell, the Bishop of Orkney, had was a fervent protestant. In 1593 he published what performed the he considered to be coronation of baby his most important James VI after his and urgent work, “The Logarithms allowed the German mother’s forced Plaine Discovery of mathematician and astronomer Johannes abdication, and the Whole Revelation Kepler to show that the Earth was not at civil war ensued of St. John” - detailed between supporters exposition that the centre of the universe but revolved of the deposed the Pope was the around the sun. This breakthrough Catholic queen and Antichrist. He sought underpinned Newton’s theory of gravity supporters of the to alert the king to baby king (or rather, “the apparent danger of the Regent who of Papistry arising ruled in his minority). Merchiston Tower, being in a within this Island… .” fearing, like many, threat from strategic location, was garrisoned by the Regent’s Catholic Spain. men to prevent supplies reaching the Queen’s supporters holding Edinburgh. The Tower was Following the publication of the “Plaine Discovery” severely bombarded by the Queen’s men in May (which gained him international recognition) Napier 1572 in a failed attempt to gain control. Archibald worked on designs for various instruments of war Napier, John’s father, whose loyalties appear to - “designed by the Grace of God, and the worke have been ambiguous, probably stayed in the of expert craftsmen.” He was covering all bases, tower throughout, although it is unknown if the rest evidently, in the case of a Spanish invasion - if the of the family did. theological writings didn’t head off the catholic 8 | KONECT BALERNO

threat, he wanted to make sure Scotland had some new weaponry! It included two kinds of burning mirrors, a piece of artillery, and a metal chariot from which shot could be fired through small holes.

exaggerated over time. With James VI on a fanatical quest to eliminate witchcraft, had Napier seriously been suspected of anything he would not have been spared. It’s more likely that the nightgown was academic garb, and that his incredible and diverse output led him When Napier had a problem with pigeons to appear eccentric eating his grain in the fields at Merchiston, and misunderstood.

At this time, Napier also turned his attention to developing he solved it by scattering grain laced with a means of simplifying the very long He moved back to alcohol on the fields; the drunken birds and complicated Merchiston with his were then easy to capture - a feat which calculations he family on the death no doubt fuelled the stories of his magical needed for his work of his father in 1608, powers in an age of superstition. on astronomy. From until his own death 1594 he worked on a in 1617. methodology, finally publishing what he called logarithmic tables twenty I visited Merchiston Tower last month to wander years and seven million calculations later, in 1614. It through the rooms and get a feel, if possible from was a mathematical breakthrough immediately taken this distance in time, of the building that was up enthusiastically by scientists as it saved them first and foremost a family home but swept up in years of calculations and allowed radical progress in turbulence. Its matter-of-fact integration into the astronomy and navigation.

Napier University campus, with a modern corridor running right though it, somehow echoes for me He made other signification contributions to the way the Archibald Napier carried on business mathematics including promoting the use of as usual; the marriage in the garrisoned home; decimals, and “Napier’s bones” - numbering rods and how John Napier’s monumental invention for multiplying, dividing and taking square roots and of logarithms was almost incidental to what he cube roots. Made of ivory, they looked a little like considered his main life’s work. One thing is for bones, hence the name. He also described a method sure, he would be very happy to see his home part of using metal plates in a box to rapidly perform of a place of higher education. multiplication and division problems - the earliest known attempt at using a type of calculating machine.

For Napier, though, mathematics was a hobby, a means to an end that he worked on as and when he had time besides his theological work. The Statistical Account of 1795 says: “Adjoining the mill at Gartness are the remains of an old house in which John Napier of Merchiston, Inventor of Logarithms, resided a great part of his time (some years) when he was making his calculations. It is reported that the noise of the cascade, being constant, never gave him uneasiness, but that the clack of the mill, which was only occasional, greatly disturbed his thoughts. He was therefore, when in deep study, sometimes under the necessity of desiring the miller to stop the mill that the train of his ideas might not be interrupted.”

Perhaps unsurprisingly he cut an eccentric figure.

The Statistical Account also records he “used frequently to walk out in his nightgown and cap. This, with some things which to the vulgar appear rather odd, fixed on him the character of a warlock.” But stories of his supposedly magic powers have been

Merchiston Tower: Now one of Edinburgh Napier University’s campuses

This article was contributed by Helen-Jane Shearer. Helen-Jane lives in West Lothian and is the editor of Konect magazines.

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Susan Webber:

The queen of time management Councillor Susan Webber represents the Pentland Hills ward alongside fellow Conservative Councillor Graeme Bruce. A local, she attended Juniper Green Primary School and Currie High School before studying biochemistry at Edinburgh University.

Susan Webber became a Councillor as a result of the local elections last May. She knows and loves her community. As a girl Sue lived in Baberton and Currie, and now she lives in Juniper Green. “I am the only Councillor in Edinburgh who both grew up in and currently lives in their constituency,” she says.

She is well-known in the area, which is a real benefit. Her dad was a policeman and also Captain of the 65th Boys’ Brigade for more than 20 years. Her mum has always been involved in the community too.

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She says there are three strings to a Councillor’s bow. The first is the formal Council element.

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THE EFFECTS OF INFLATION Inflation is the rate of change in the purchasing power of money over time.

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The Tough 10k … h g u o t o s e b t ’ n need As I write this the Pentlands are covered in a light dusting of snow - pretty to look at from a distance, but I’m very glad they weren’t like that when I took part in the Cancer Research Tough 10k at the beginning of November.

This challenge, which I was gently persuaded to join by my boxercising pals, took me out of my comfort zone but at the same time, got me out in the hills on a Sunday morning. By heading out early we got the best of the day, saw some really beautiful sunrises. The views made the hard work of running worth the effort, the money raised for Cancer Research was all the reward required; the sense of achievement a wonderful added bonus.

However, the best thing about it was the fact that I have now discovered a new walking route - a circular route in the Pentland Hills that fits in with the time I have and where I won’t wander off course.

The Tough 10k was the perfect route. The ascent is very steep and tough but the descent is also fairly steep and precarious in muddy weather. I’ve modified it slightly to make the descent a little less steep at the end and I will now be making this one of my new walking routes. 10k is a great distance and I reckon will take around 2 to 2.5 hours at a brisk pace. The terrain is rough, a mixture of gravel track, grass and rather slim sheep tracks. It can be muddy, and it’s uneven underfoot, but take it easy and it is no problem.

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The route begins at the car park at Bonaly. Find the Outdoor Centre and a little way past that you will see the car park area on the right hand side with a gate and stile for the beginning of the path.

It is a bit of a difficult start as you begin by going steeply uphill for a good kilometre before you go through another gate and the path starts to level out a little. Still heading upward along a gravel path, you will see a reservoir on the right and then you’ll come to another gate. Through this and it is a turn to the right where the path then resembles more of a sheep trail. It can be muddy and undulating with a few puddles to negotiate but the views start to open up ahead of you with Glencorse reservoir coming into view, the hills beyond and the Scots pines. The path twists this way and that and there are drainage bridges peppered along the way but it is fairly obvious where to go. A bridge over a burn takes you a little uphill but generally the route is fairly level at this point. It then heads downhill toward the reservoir.

The narrow path comes out on to a wider path, turn left and then down through the gate ahead.

Take a left here with the reservoir on your right and you are on that tarmac road for a few hundred meters.

Be prepared though, as you are about to head uphill again. You will see a sign for Castle Law hillfort on the left. Go through the gate and head up the fairly narrow and very steep track.

It is tough going but quite short. At the top, it is through another gate and turn left.

You are then heading along the side of the hills on a grassy path with the reservoir down to your left. The path eventually splits and you take the left hand fork which will take you around the side of the hill.

The path meanders up and down and can be quite challenging before eventually going upwards again.

You will be rewarded though – once you reach the top, you will see a tarmac road again. Turn left and over the cattle grid; follow the road along until you see a crossroads. You will see a sign for Bonaly down to the left so follow that and over the stile at the bottom of short hill. There are two paths ahead.

Take the lower path to the right and walk around the side of the hill. You will now get views of the Bridges and over the Forth to Fife on your right hand side as you move along the side of the hill.

Again you will come to a fork and you can take either one as they both end up at the same point.

However, the best option for a more even path underfoot is to take the left hand fork and go around the other side of the hill. The path is quite grassy but takes you slowly around and down the hill. It then heads off to the left and eventually brings you back to the top of the steep track you first walked up. When you see the gate, go right and through it and then retrace your steps back down the hill to the car park.

A perfect circular route with plenty of different terrain to challenge and wonderful views along the way makes this walk ideal for a weekend afternoon.

Decent footwear is required and if you are going to tackle it in winter remember warm outdoor clothing.

The path is fairly easy to follow but if fog descends it could be easy to get lost so check the weather forecast before you go and be prepared!

I am certainly going to walk it on a more regular basis and make sure I enjoy those Sunday mornings up in the hills.

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LOCAL HISTORY

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Up, always up. Currie lad Dougal Haston went from rambling around the Pentland Hills to being one of the first British climbers to conquer Everest, choosing a route up the South West face that had never been climbed before, and has not been attempted since.

Born in Currie in 1940 Dougal Haston had the urge to climb from a young age, and along with his friends he developed his skills as a boy climbing on the railway embankments and bridges in Currie. Exuberance turned to childhood mischief at times, such as climbing to the top of Currie Kirk and hanging items from the top, including women’s underwear.

Haston climbed his first serious rock aged 14 in 1954 – Curved Ridge at Glencoe and 1956, while a pupil at West Calder High School, he joined the Edinburgh J.M.C.S. (Junior Mountaineering Club of Scotland). He met Robin C Smith of Colinton, under whose

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guidance Haston and some close companions climbed Glencoe including a bad-weather ascent of the difficult Revelation route. Haston had a thirst for climbing in poor weather where the challenges and the risks are so much greater. During his four years at Edinburgh University he climbed intensively across Scotland, the Lake District and the Alps, often making winter ascents.

• Haston’s exploits away from the climbing routes were as notorious as his feats of mountaineering were legendary. He was renown for drinking, fighting, stealing and risky climbs. On one tragic occasion, he was drunkdriving and ploughed into three young men at Glencoe, seriously injuring two and killing the third. He was charged with a number of offences, convicted and jailed in Barlinnie (Glasgow) for 2 months In 1964 Haston moved away from Scotland to make a new home in Leysin, Switzerland. There, his close friend John Harlin ran the International School of Mountaineering, and it was from here that Haston planned and executed his most spectacular expeditions, while working as a mountain guide.

The first of these was a perilous attempt on the Direct route up Eiger, in winter. Together with John Harlin, he lead a team in the glare of international media in 1966, all the more intense due to a team of Germans attempting the same route at the same time. In scenes of high drama John Harlin died on the ascent as a result of a broken rope, while Haston and four of the Germans made the summit, severely frostbitten.

This was the first direct ascent of the North Face and is a regarded as a climbing classic, told

by Haston in his book Eiger Direct. No wonder Clint Eastwood hired him in 1969 as advisor on the film ‘The Eiger Sanction’. Haston was now a professional mountaineer, and replaced John Harlin as head of the Mountaineering School.

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Haston and Scott had to spend the night following their summit sheltering in a hand-dug snow cave at the South Summit. This route has never been attempted again, and the Southwest Face is recognised as the most difficult.

Haston continued climbing after his Everest victory. Mountains were his domain, until when skiing alone off piste in La Riondaz, Leysin on 17th January 1977, he was killed by an avalanche - strangled by the polka dot scarf he liked to wear.

He is commemorated in Currie by a plaque.

Haston on the Hillary Step. The Hillary Step has since changed, possibly due to the 2015 Nepal earthquake, with the most difficult section thought to have collapsed.

This article was contributed by HelenJane Shearer. Helen-Jane is the editor of Konect magazines, this article was originally publishedin Konect in 2011 With thanks for Professor R. Campbell of the Scottish Mountaineering Club, for providing information on Dougal Haston.

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This month we have everything from ballet to comedy so even if you don’t have a valentine this year you’ll be sure to still be in love… with West Lothian.

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A night at the theatre is hard to beat but a night at the theatre with Ballet West might just do it!

Bringing the story of Giselle live to the stage at Howden Park Centre you will witness the story of a peasant girl named Giselle, who dies of a broken heart after discovering her lover is betrothed to another. This is a world class production that will be sure to pull on your heart strings. Showing on the 7th at 19:30pm.

On Saturday the 10th head on down to Linlithgow Peel for a Wetland Wildlife Wander.

This is certain to be a fun filled day of exploring and learning. You will tour the Peel with an incredibly knowledgeable guide as you stroll around this historic and beautiful area.

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Now we have two options, one for those with a Valentine’s date and for those without a date this February 14th. For those who will be sharing an evening with a loved one then why not check out one of Linlithgow’s magnificent restaurants? With a wide range of high end and award winning establishments to choose from you won’t be short for choice in this Royal Burgh. Alternatively if you don’t have a date then head on down to Howden Park Centre to witness the comedy genius that is Jimeoin. His UK tour has been a smash hit and we are certain you will be bent double with laughter.

Whatever you decide to get up to this February we hope you spend it in West Lothian.

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COMMUNITY

t u c r i a h for a good cause a

If you’ve got long hair and are thinking about getting it cut, consider donating it for a wig for children and young adults who have lost their own hair through cancer.

Fourteen year old Currie High School pupil Hannah Pfeiffer is keen to raise awareness of Little Princess Trust, a charity that provides free real hair wigs to children who have lost their own hair through cancer treatment or other illnesses. Hannah came across Little Princess Trust on the internet last year, and thought one day she would like to donate her long hair. The charity was set up in 2006 in England by the parents and friends of the original “Little Princess,” who sadly passed away from a Wilms tumour. Losing her hair during treatment was very traumatic, and she very much enjoyed wearing

her wig - although at that time finding quality wigs for children was very difficult. Since its inception, the charity has now helped thousands of children.

Whilst at a cancer charity function in Currie last autumn, Hannah decided to go ahead Hannah with Rod of Mane and arrange to get her Attraction, Juniper Green hair cut in, to help a child cope that little bit better with cancer treatment. So in December, she paid a visit to Mane Attraction in Juniper Green, and two long plaits were soon on their way to the wig makers via Little Princess Trust.

So if you’re thinking of lopping off your long locks this year, do consider donating them instead of binning them. Visit www.littleprincesses.org.uk for more information and instructions on how to donate your hair.

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WHAT’S ON

SATURDAY 10TH FEBRUARY

Balerno Farmers Market “Love your Market,” Main Street, Balerno 9am - 1pm.

MONDAY 26TH FEBRUARY

Urban Fungi - A lecture by Dr Patrick Hickey.

Deep within the city of Edinburgh, fungi can be found in a variety of habitats including gardens and parks; however they often pop up in unusual places! The talk will show examples of various fungi in the city and demonstrate the unique dispersal mechanisms that make fungi so successful in adapting to our constantly-changing environment.” Free for Members, Guest £2.

7:30pm - 8:30pm. Water of Leith Conservation Trust Visitor Centre, 24 Lanark Rd, EH14 1TQ

BALERNO VILLAGE SCREEN Saturday 24th Feb, 2.30pm Boss Baby (Cert. U) Saturday 24th Feb, 7.30pm Sully (Cert. 12) VENUE: St. Joseph’s Church Hall, Balerno Tickets: www.balernovillagescreen.com and at The Mill Cafe.

Programme and timings subject to change.

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FRIDAY 9TH MARCH BABERTON MAINS HISTORY WEBSITE LAUNCH Juniper Green Village Hall, 8pm Some of you will recall that the Baberton Mains History project produced a popular booklet about their findings in 2014. There was also collaboration with the pupuls of Juniper Green Primary School and the history of the area was sticthed into a quilt which still hangs proudly in the school.

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Now, the team of researchers are ready to launch the website which highlights the findings in a different medium. The website launch will be in Juniper Green Village Hall on Friday 9 March at 8pm. There will be a chance to see the structure of the website, view some of the images and marvel at the interactive map of the area.

Juniper Green and Baberton Mains Community Council warmly invite you to this event where there will also be a chance to update the other recent activities of the CC including the resilience work, the financial services research and the traffic survey on the A70.

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CLUBS & CLASSES

BALERNO Hailes Swimming Club NEW! 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 + non-stop movement Stretch, Strengthen & Sweat all in one workout!

Wed 1.00pm in Balerno Scout Hall Tues 9.00am in Balerno Scout Hall Thurs 8.00pm in Balerno Community Centre.

Contact Heidi on 07982205111 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@wildfire-explorers.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.

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

51st Pentland Scouts (Balerno) Beavers, Cubs, Scouts Various evenings, Balerno Scout Hall. Contact John Henderson on 07941 637262 Currie Rugby Football Club

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

Balerno Community Centre - Every Friday 7pm-9.30pm. New members welcome. Free tuition on pipes or drums Phone 0131 4495133.

Balerno Village Nursery

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

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

Balerno Footsteps 4 Fitness Mondays 10am at Balerno High School Riverside Café Alternative Thursdays 10am at Balerno High School Riverside Café Alternative Fridays 10am at Balerno Parish Church Hall Contact 0131 477 7733. www.bf4f.org.uk 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. Term-time Thursdays 9.30 - 11.30am.

Balerno Parish Church Guild Balerno Parish Church New Hall First and third Wednesdays (commencing October) at 7.30pm Varied syllabus with many interesting speakers; Tea/coffee is served at the end of the meeting. New members and visitors warmly welcomed Balerno Folk Club Held on the last Tuesday of each month in Balerno Bowling Club Doors open 8pm; Evening begins 8.20pm; Guest artist on stage at 8.30pm; Members and guests welcome. For further info contact Morag Dunbar on 0131 449 5014 or John Stirling on 0131 449 3456.

Balerno SWI Balerno Community Centre 7.30pm First Tuesday of every month (except July & August). We usually have a speaker but we also have “in house” evenings; There is usually some business to be discussed and we enjoy a “cuppa” whilst chatting; New members or visitors welcome, just come along Minis @St Mungo’s Group for babies and toddlers with their carers on term time.

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

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PALM Cafe 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 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

CURRIE Hailes Swimming Club NEW! 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.

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 Playgroup Currie Baptist Church Hall Preschool play from age 2 years - Mon-Fri, 8.45 - 11.45am (term time) £6.50 per child per morning - Wraparound and Lunch Club for children attending Currie Nursery. Wrap around £5.00; Lunch club £2.00. See www.currieplaygroup.co.uk 42nd Pentland Scout Group (Currie) Forth View Crescent, Currie Cubs Monday 6.15 – 7.45pm. Call 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

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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 Jane Goulding School of Dance Currie Community Centre – Saturday. Classes also in Balerno and Juniper Green. Children aged 2.5-adult. Contact: Jane Goulding 07854 373173 Adult Yoga Classes All welcome. £6 per class.

Mon 17:50-18:50 Juniper Green Village Hall Mon 20:40-21:40 Balerno Scout Halll Tues 20:00-21:00 Gibson Craig Halls Wed 19:45-20:45 Forthview Crescent Scout Hall Thurs 20:00-21:00 Currie Guide Hall (behind Gibson Craig Halls) Fri 09:30-10:30 Currie Guide Hall Contact Corrie at yogamassagefitness@gmail.com or Monica at monica@karmatreeyoga.co.uk for enquiries and bookings.. Find us on Facebook at Corrie_YogaFitness or www.karmatreeyoga.co.uk/yoga-classes for further details.

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 at www.junipergreenplaygroup.vpweb.co.uk 31st Pentland Scouts (Juniper Green)

45 Lanark Road West, Currie Beavers - Wed 6.30pm Cubs - Mon 7.00pm Cubs - Tues 6.30pm Scouts - Fri 7.00pm Contact - Mary Dick on 0131 449 7043.

Juniper Green SWI

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

Pentland Bridge Club 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.

Adult Yoga Classes All welcome. £6 per class.

Mon 17:50-18:50 Juniper Green Village Hall Mon 20:40-21:40 Balerno Scout Halll Tues 20:00-21:00 Gibson Craig Halls Wed 19:45-20:45 Forthview Crescent Scout Hall Thurs 20:00-21:00 Currie Guide Hall (behind Gibson Craig Halls) Fri 09:30-10:30 Currie Guide Hall Contact Corrie at yogamassagefitness@gmail.com or Monica at monica@karmatreeyoga.co.uk for enquiries and bookings.. Find us on Facebook at Corrie_YogaFitness or www.karmatreeyoga.co.uk/yoga-classes for further details.

Ratho Scouts, Cubs & Beavers

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

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

Parent & Toddlers Group

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

Art Club

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

50 Plus Group

Varied programme of activities/outings New members welcome – meet fortnightly at Ratho Community Centre. Members 50p, non-members £1. For more information call the Community Centre on 0131 333 1055 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

Arts and Crafts Studio at Overton Farm, Kirknewton, EH27 8DD. Pottery Painting, Potter’s Wheel, Decopatch, Jewellery Making, Oil Painting, Knitting and Crochet, Workshops and Kids Clubs, Parties. Open 7 days: Mon, Tues, Fri & Sat 10am – 5pm; Wed 10am – 9pm (if closed after 5pm please call 07815075387 for information); Thurs 10.15am–5pm; Sun 11am-4pm. For more information call 01506 238961, email chat@potteraround.co.uk, see www.potteraround.co.uk & facebook.com/potteraround.

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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 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.

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

ACCOUNTANT/BOOKKEEPING Safe Bookkeeper AERIALS Kinnear Aerials APPLIANCE REPAIR Appliances of Edinburgh BATHROOMS Ken Dunton Splash Bathrooms BEAUTY Beauty Box Juniper Beauty Room BLACKSMITH D & I Blacksmiths BLINDS Blind Design James Erskine Interiors BUILDER Almond Building Company Dean Jones Building Services CAR SALES Juniper Green Garage CAR SERVICE & REPAIR Balerno Garage Ratho Auto Services CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING C and W Cleaning Services Fiona’s House Cleaning James Burnett Carpet Cleaning CARPETS & FLOORING Pentland Carpets CATERING Food Creations CHILDREN’S SPORTS Kestrel Gymnastics Group CHIMNEY SWEEP Fireplaces, Stoves & flues CHIROPODY/PODIATRY Pentland Footcare CLEANING SERVICES Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning Doctor Fiona’s House Cleaning White Cleaning Company COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES Access 2 Balance Clifton Practice Hypnotherapy Training COMPUTER SERVICES Simply Fix It CONSERVATORIES CR Smith CURTAINS James Erskine Interiors DENTIST Artis Dental and Implant Studio Currie Dental Care Lothian Dental Laboratory No.9 Dental DOORS UPVC Doors DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIR Double Glazing Doctor Double Glazing Repairs ELECTRICIAN A Robertson Electrical Contractor A&A Electrical D. Sykes Electrical MT Electrical Spark Electrical Solutions ESTATE AGENT Aberdein Considine Blair Cadell

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PAVING Alpine Paving 36 Edinburgh Paving Company 40 PET SERVICES Claylands Cattery 47 Doggie Rambles 47 Happy Scampers 47 Walkin ‘n’ Woofin 47 PLASTERING Alexander Aitken Plastering 43 IC Plastering 42 PLUMBING SERVICES Bill Reid & Son 43 Currievale Plumbing 7 Jim Gladstone 12 Shandon Plumbing 31 Weir Gas Services 31 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Cleaning and Maintenance 41 Domestic Joinery and Maint. Services 4 PUBLIC HOUSE The Grey Horse 51 RESTAURANT Al Borgo 51 Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club 11 The Grey Horse 51 ROOFING Dell Roofing 38 Edinburgh Roofing Services 44-45 Fairmile Roofing (Storm-Shield) 12 Thomson Roofing Services 39 John Brazil 5 Taylor Roofs 6 SECURITY SERVICES Circle Security 10 SOLICITOR Blair Cadell 7 STAIRLIFTS Pentland Carpets 26 STOVES/WOODBURNERS Fireplaces, Stoves & flues 22 TAKEAWAY Pentland Fry 51 TAXI & PRIVATE HIRE Capital Cars 29 TREE SURGERY Delisle Tree Surgeons 37 Maxwell Tree Care 36 UPHOLSTERER James Erskine Interiors 26 VET ICR Vets 46 Pentland Veterinary Clinic 46 WEDDING SERVICES Vicky’s Flowers 5 WINDOW CLEANING Tag Cleaning 41 WINDOWS CR Smith 33 Double Glazing Repairs 34 Four Seasons 19 The publisher cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage caused by error in the printing of an advertisement. We do not endorse any advertisers in this publication. All material is accepted for publication on the understanding it is copyright free. No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior consent of the publisher.

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