Konect Balerno September 2018

SEPTEMBER 2018

PLUS: MONEY MATTERS, LOCAL CHARITIES, CLUBS & CLASSES, Puzzles and more inside!

The monthly community magazine for Balerno, Currie, Juniper Green, Baberton & Ratho

TO OUR SEPTEMBER EDITION

THIS ISSUE

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he name Cockburn is very much part of Balerno, so it is interesting this month to have a local history article, contributed

by David Dick, about Henry Thomas Cockburn of Bonaly. It’s also one of those months when I’m amazed by the range of caring, creativity and energy to be found locally – and we don’t even come close to covering everything that’s going on (although give me a few years….). Browse through the articles and I hope you’ll see what I mean.

Three organisations are looking for help locally, so if you’ve got some time please take a look at: Ravelrig RDA are looking to appoint a new trustee to the board, see the information on page 42. The Seagull Trust need more volunteers to help them keep running their cruises (see page 30); and a project to help older people in the community stay more connected would love to hear from you if you can help deliver existing city-wide initiatives in the villages (see page 47).

Most of the usual columns are here although some were squeezed out this month, but will be back in the October issue.

Remember if you are involved in any events coming up in the autumn, do send in details, we list community and not-for-profit events free of charge in our What’s On section.

COVER IMAGE: Balerno Music Festival, see P38

P30 Lord Cockburn of Bonaly Tower.....................8 Meet the jazz cook........................................... 21 Money Matters: Tax breaks........................... 25 Seagull Trust: Can you help?........................ 30 Balerno Music Festival.................................... 38 Puzzles................................................................ 46 Keeping connected......................................... 47 What’s On........................................................... 49 Clubs & Classes............................................... 51

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CALLING ALL TUTORS!

There is a great opportunity for young learners to perform their best pieces to a friendly family audience at the Balerno Music Festival.

Tutors please get in touch for further information and bring your students along to give them a valuable experience which will boost their confidence and help with their learning.

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LOCAL HISTORY

LORD COCKBURN OF BONALY TOWER

“I set up my rural household goods at Bonaly, in the Parish of Colinton by the northern base of the Pentland Hills; and unless some avenging angel shall expel me, I shall never leave that paradise.”

Thus wrote Lord Henry Thomas Cockburn in which I was not flogged, at least once.’ He (1779-1854) in his famous Memorials of His studied law at Edinburgh University rising Time, of Bonaly Tower on the edge of the in that profession to become a judge, Whig Pentland Hills. Cockburn bought the land reformer and conservationist then Lord with its farmhouse in 1811 from the trustees Advocate and Solicitor General for Scotland. of James Gillespie (1726-97), the snuff-maker He was described by Thomas Carlyle of Spylaw and founder of James Gillespie’s (1795-1881) as, ‘small, solid and genuine....

School. The tower was designed for him by a gentleman, I should say and perfectly in his friend and eminent Edinburgh architect the Scotch type, perhaps the very last of the William H Playfair in 1836. peculiar species’.

Henry Cockburn was born on 26th October One of Cockburn’s notable court cases was 1779 in one of the flats on the east side of his defence of Dr Robert Knox the anatomist, Parliament Square in the High Street of the who had unquestioningly accepted corpses Royal Mile. His father, a somewhat distant from the infamous body snatchers Burke figure, was Sheriff of Midlothian and a Baron and Hare. Sir Walter Scott accused Knox of the Exchequer. Of his mother he wrote in “of trading deep in human flesh”. Although his Memorials: Cockburn gained Knox vindication it was “My mother was the best woman I have ever not without disgrace; Knox had to leave known. If I were to survive her a thousand the city. In 1822 Cockburn’s success in years, I should still have a deep and grateful the defence of Stuart of Dunearn for killing recollection of her kindness, piety, her Alexander Boswell in a duel was hailed in devotion to her family, and her earnest gentle, the House of Commons as: ‘The speech that and Christian anxiety for their happiness in had not been surpassed by any effort in the this life and the life to come.” whole range of ancient or modern forensic eloquence’. In 1828, following the Burk and He was educated at the High School and Hare murders, Cockburn again exhibited his explained: ‘six hours a day were spent on brilliance in his successful defence Latin ... out of the whole four years of my attendance there were probably not ten days of Helen MacDougal, Burke’s mistress.

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Cockburn was appointed SolicitorGeneral for Scotland in 1830 in the same year as his friend and fellow judge Francis Jeffrey (1773-1850) was appointed Lord Advocate by the Whig Prime Minister, Earl Grey. In 1831 he was elected Lord Rector of Glasgow University and in 1834 he was elevated to the Bench as Lord Cockburn.

Cockburn and Jeffrey were strong supporters of Parliamentary reform and drafted the First Scottish Reform Bill which was enacted in 1834. For Whigs it meant the enfranchisement for those of ‘property and intelligence’ – householders who paid £10 rates or landowners. It increased the Scottish electorate from 5000 to 60,000 but excluded the working class and, fearing a step too far towards democracy, Cockburn said: ‘It is impossible to exaggerate the ecstasy of Scotland where to be sure it is like liberty given to slaves’. However, in his old age and looking back to these halcyon days he cautioned against a future which would bring Reform Bills ‘every twenty years or less’ and: ‘I wish I could believe that any people who have obtained the means of engrossing supreme power can be induced by education to refrain from grasping it.’

In his later years he wrote Life of Jeffrey (published posthumously in 1856). His Journal, 1831-44 in two volumes in 1874 and his autobiographical, Memorials of his Time give a highly descriptive and humorous descriptions of Edinburgh and the numerous ‘intelligentsia’ of its ‘Golden Age’.

He died peacefully at his country retreat Bonaly Tower on 26th April 1854 soon after returning home from Ayr where he had been engaged in the Justiciary Court. He was buried in Dean Cemetery. His statue, by William Brodie in 1863 is in the north-east corner of Parliament Hall in Edinburgh.

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LORD COCKBURN From the etching in Crombie’s Modern Athenians

for the High Street and was saddened by the tree-felling in Bellevue and Drumsheugh when new building projects were proposed.

His name is best known today from the work of the Cockburn Association (The Edinburgh Civic Trust) founded in 1875 which is dedicated to ‘the maintenance and improvement of the amenity of the City of Edinburgh and its neighbourhood.’

The Cockburn Conservation Trust (1978) ‘acquires, restores and sells neglected buildings of historic or architectural interest in Edinburgh.’ Cockburn Street formed in 1856 which runs from the High Street in the Royal Mile in a curve downhill to Market Street was named in his honour.

This article was contributed by David Dick, who lives in Craiglockhart

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Shannon Denson is the new manager of the Bridge Community Café at Holy Trinity Wester Hailes, a church that St Mungo’s, Balerno partners. Originally from Michigan, USA, Shannon enjoys cooking and has a heart for community development. She lives in Bonaly with her two teenage children.

Shannon Denson came to Scotland in 2001 to help her mum and aunt set up a clinical pharmaceutical trials company. Marrying a Scotsman and starting a family was not part of the plan, but that’s what happened.

She has always enjoyed experimenting in the kitchen. One of her friends calls her the “jazz cook”, because she likes to “throw in this and that”. But it was while she was an IT project manager at the University of St Andrews that cooking became her passion. Working on a project with the Halls of Residence kitchens, Shannon looked at food sustainability. “That’s what really sparked my interest,” she says.

Shannon loves developing recipes from scratch, a skill she put to work after opening her successful Bruntsfield vegan café, Moon and Hare. She included a number of glutenfree items on the menu, increasing the café’s popularity. “I loved it,” she says, “but being a single mum, I found that running the café was not allowing me enough time with my kids.”

In August 2017 Shannon closed Moon and Hare and took some time off – “to spend time with my kids and to sleep!” In the spring of this year she started job-hunting, and saw an advert for a café manager for Holy Trinity Wester Hailes. “It sounded like just the right job for me,” she says, “and they gave me the warmest welcome I’d ever had anywhere.”

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menu: innovative salads, a variety of new hot dishes and quiches with a difference. (Maybe some of these will find their way into the cookery book she is writing.) In the past the café has closed for the summer, but this year the doors have remained open.

Staffed by volunteers, Bridge Café is open Wednesday – Friday from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm. If a volunteer has not had much experience of food preparation, training is provided. Homemade cakes and scones are displayed in a glass cabinet, along with the baker’s name. Shannon has focused on healthy options, and recently the café was the recipient of the Healthy Living Award Plus.

“Holy Trinity is a great church,” Shannon comments. “It’s amazing how much time and energy the people give to helping others.”

It’s easy to see why Shannon is fitting in so well. She loves feeding people, and sharing her knowledge about good nutrition. Her ideas for the future include establishing a community bakery and also growing herbs and vegetables on site.

To find out more about volunteering or doing a work placement at The Bridge, contact: shannon@holytrinitywesterhailes.org.uk The Village People column is contributed by Suzanne Green. Suzanne, a freelance writer/ editor, lives in Balerno and writes regularly for Konect. She is married to Andy and they have two adult daughters.

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MONEY MATTERS

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Married allowance: This is a relatively new but has quite rigorous conditions before you can benefit from it. If one earns less than the personal allowance of £11,850 and the other earns less than the basic rate allowance of £46,350. The lower earning spouse can transfer £1,190 of their personal allowance to their spouse reducing the tax bill by £238.

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will qualify for what is called the married couple allowance and this can be worth between £300 and £800.

You can only claim either the married couples’ allowance or the married allowance, not both.

Capital Gains Tax: If you sell an item then you may be subject to Capital Gains Tax (CGT).

However, married couples can freely transfer assets to each other with no tax liability, thus having two Capital Gains Allowances instead of one, reducing the tax due.

Inheritance Tax (IHT): On the death of the first partner then all the assets can transfer to the surviving spouse with no IHT to pay. On the second death, there will be no tax to pay on the first £650,000 of assets.

Property Allowance: This is a relatively new allowance and reduces the value of the residential home provided it is left to relatives.

The Money Matters column is contributed by Personal Money Matters. This month’s column

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CHARITY

Can you help?

Seagull Trust Cruises, the canal charity based at Ratho, was formed 40 years ago to provide free trips for people with special needs.

Over the years they have taken thousands of people of all ages and varied disabilities on free relaxing and reviving journeys.

Seagull Trust Cruises continues to operate seven days a week thanks to teams of volunteers, although there is still a need to find more people and more money to keep the boats afloat. They rely on donations to cover costs, and it takes over a hundred volunteers to crew the trips.

BELOW: Three of the four chairmen from across the years: (L to R) Ronnie Russack, David Mieras, John Hume

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COMMUNITY

Once again the 3rd year Balerno High School Media Studies pupils join us to invite you to an exciting programme of music and fun for all the family at the 11th Balerno Music Festival.

DINNER DISCUSSION

The head of Music at Balerno High School, Maree Anderson, has been teaching for a number of years, growing a great reputation. Come along to St. Joseph’s Hall on Wednesday 26th September where Maree will talk about the challenges she comes across while teaching Music.

Mackenzie’s Catering will be providing delicious food that everyone will enjoy!

They will also be providing complimentary wine and soft drinks. Don’t miss out on this informative, lively evening for only £17!

7.30pm for 7.45pm-10pm.

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COME AND SING THE GREATEST SHOWMAN

If you enjoy singing come and join the Pentland Junior Singers and sing songs from ‘The Greatest Showman’ as well as other popular songs from the shows. At the end of the session we will put on a 15, minute performance for others to come and enjoy. Anyone between the age of 8 and 14 who likes to sing is invited to come and have fun.

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ARTIE’S TARTAN TALES

The Singing Kettle star is coming to Balerno Bowling Club on Sunday 7th October. Artie Trezise is back with “The Three Little Pigs” and “The Train to Glasgow”. Don’t miss your chance for great family fun! Join the adventure from 2.30pm – 4.30pm. Artie’s still got the magic touch and is excited to share it with you! See you there!

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THE FORTH VALLEY CHORUS

Come on down to Balerno Parish Church on Saturday 13th October from 7.30pm – 9.30pm for an amazing evening full of sparkle and song with the Forth Valley Chorus. Achieving 11th place in the International Barbershop competition in 2017 and being contestants on 2010’s Britain’s Got Talent, the Forth Valley Chorus are some of the best. A cappella singers of their time. Only £12 per adult and £7 per child to see a Balerno Music Festival favourite.

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And there are many more musical delights for you to choose from our programme which can be viewed online at www.balernomusicfestival. org.uk. Programmes are available at ticket desks in the Balerno area. See ‘What’s On’ in this publication. You’ll be guaranteed to find an event to suit your taste and age. Don’t delay tickets are selling fast!

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RAVELRIG RIDING FOR THE DISABLED CHARITY TRUSTEE APPOINTMENT

Ravelrig Riding for the Disabled Group is a member of the UK Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) and part of the Edinburgh & Borders RDA Region.

The Group provides people with a disability the opportunity to ride and enjoy all the activities connected with horse riding. Founded in 1986, Ravelrig RDA has grown from one little pony and 12 riders, to the present day capacity of eight horses and ponies and 95 regular riders.

Ravelrig RDA is run almost entirely by a dedicated group of more than 100 volunteers ranging in age from 12 to 75. The Group is managed by a Board of Trustees who are also active volunteers with the Group.

The Group is looking for dynamic and dedicated people with a diverse range of skills to join the Board of Trustees.

THE FOLLOWING SKILL SETS ARE SOUGHT:

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More information on Ravelrig RDA can be found on the website at www.ravelrig-rda.org.uk COMMITMENT REQUIRED: The Board of Trustees currently meet on a monthly basis.

FURTHER INFORMATION AND NEXT STEPS: Interested parties should submit a completed volunteer application form available from the website, CV, and covering letter explaining the reason for wishing to become a trustee to chairperson@ravelrig-rda.org.uk CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Monday 17th September 2018

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PUZZLES

CROSSWORD

Solution in the October edition of Konect ACROSS: 7. Absorb (6), 8. Worn away (6), 9. Wooden shoe (4), 10. Sailing (8), 11. Stealing (7) 13. Evil spirit (5), 15. Take away (5), 16. Ask for (7), 18. UK mnimum voting age (8), 19 Chilled (4), 21 Well known (6), 22 Decorated (6).

DOWN: 1. Herb (4), 2. Locale (13) 3. Remaining (7), 4. Compassion (5), 5. Donations (13), 6. Fragments (8), 12. Authentic (8), 14. Reconciliation (7), 17. Stop (5), 20. Consumes (4).

Solution on Page 53

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COMMUNITY

There is a Live Well event on Thursday 1st November 1.00p, - 4.00pm at the Gibson Craig Halls, Currie where there will be information about groups, activities and support available for older people in Currie, Balerno and Juniper Green, along with some entertainment and Balerno, Currie and Juniper Green are rich in activities to community activities and support for older residents, try. but face particular challenges due their location and ageing population. There is currently limited support for people who struggle to get out and about.

South West Villages Project: Keeping Connected As We Age

So a project focusing on the issues of isolation, connectedness and well-being amongst older people here is underway, led by the Eric Liddell Centre with funding from the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership. It is underpinned by growing evidence on the impact that keeping connected has on your physical and mental wellbeing, whatever your age.

Caroline Clark, Development Officer for the South West Villages Project has been mapping existing services and activities along with consultation with local people to identify priorities and improvements for the future. Between now and the end of the year, she is looking to promote existing activities and support available in the area, make connections between organisations, groups and health and social care services, and to help source funding or develop new ideas where gaps have been identified.

Many ‘city wide’ services that provide companionship and befriending are currently unavailable in the villages as they struggle to recruit local volunteers and existing volunteers are reluctant to travel far. Another issue is the vulnerability of some of the small local groups which are almost entirely run by volunteers, many of whom are getting older themselves.

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Caroline is at the early stages of looking to see if we can bring some of the groups together in a supportive forum, possibly supported by a larger voluntary organisation such as the Eric Liddell Centre, to help ensure the sustainability of these groups for the future.

Caroline is keen to hear from anyone who is interested in the project, has ideas for how to connect with isolated individuals, or suggestions for the future.

“If people have ideas on how to reach isolated individuals, or those who would benefit from this information, I would love to hear from them,” says Caroline. “If you can volunteer to deliver city-wide services locally, I would also love to hear from you.”

Please contact Caroline on 0131 357 1277, or email clarkc@ericliddell.org This article was contributed by Caroline Clark, Development Officer for the South West Villages Project, a project delivered

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September in West Lothian

The kids may be back to school and summer may be quickly drawing to a close but there’s still plenty to do across West Lothian!

In Linlithgow, the annual folk festival is taking place on the 5th – 9th September. Many artists are coming together to across the week to provide something for everyone’s tastes, with a fantastic mix of dance and song. The event will be headlined by the legendary Ralph McTell – an influential figure of the UK folk music scene since the 60’s.

Over at Hopetoun House, the popular Classic Car Show takes place on Sunday 23rd. The event, set to the backdrop of the stunning house, will feature a range of vintage cars and motorcycles.

If none of these are for you, West Lothian is the home to three beautiful country parks.

Beecraigs, Polkemmet and Almondell &

Calderwood provide a great opportunity for the family to get out free of charge to spend some quality time with nature.

As September draws to a close, Halloween will shortly be with us! Keep an eye out for next month’s edition for full listings of Halloween events in the area. Until then, you can keep up to date with us using the links below.

If there’s an event you feel we’ve missed, please do get in touch.

Don’t forget, many attractions across the area are taking part in our “Passport to West Lothian” competition – prizes include a free Family ticket to Howden Park Centre’s Panto, Jack and the Beanstalk, to free entry to Linlithgow Palace and many more in between! You can still take part as participating venues will have a supply. For more details of this, visit our website at www.visitwestlothian.co.uk/passport.

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SATURDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER Balerno Farmers Market - Macmillan Coffee Morning.

Main Street, Balerno 9.00am - 1.00pm.

SUNDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER Historic Villages of the Water of Leith - Belford and Dean aka the Water of Leith Village. A Guided Walk around the rivers milling heartland, discover its hidden history and learn how it played its part in our city’s history. £5 (members £2). Meet at 2.00pm at the entrance to Roseburn Cliff off Roseburn Terrace, Corstorphine Road (by the crossing and bus stop). Booking essential, please contact T: 0131 455 7367 E: admin@waterofleith.org.uk.

SUNDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER The Great Duck Race and Family Funday - Water of Leith Conservation Trust. 10 years since our first Duck Race! Join us for this amazing spectacle and sponsor a duck for £2 to win some great prize. Fun starts at 2pm, races from 3pm.

Water of Leith Conservation Trust, 24 Lanark Road. See www.waterofleith.org.uk SUNDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER Ravelrig Riding for the Disabled Fundraising Car Wash 12pm – 3pm, £3.00 per car. At Ravelrig Riding for the Disabled, 21 Ravelrig Gait, Balerno, EH14 7NH. Bring your car along so we can make it sparkle. Refreshments will be available.

SATURDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER Breast Friends and Family Quiz Night - Ratho Bowling Club - 7pm till late - Entry by ticket only, tickets in advance, £6 per person, max 6 to a team. Fundraiser for Breast Friends and Family. E: info@breastfriendsandfamily.co.uk for tickets and more information.

SUNDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER Prehistoric Pentlands - Come and find out how Bronze and Iron Age people survived in the Pentlands Hills on this moderate 5 mile walk. Meet at Castlelaw Hill Fort Car Park.

10.00am to 2.00pm. Bring sturdy footwear, waterproof, packed lunch and a drink. £10 per person, concessions £5 (over 16s only). For more information and booking please contact the Pentland Hills Regional Park on 0131 529 2401 E: pentlandhills@edinburgh.gov.uk W: www.pentlandhills.org 26TH SEPTEMBER TO 15TH OCTOBER Balerno Music Festival - See www.balernomusicfestival. org.uk. Tickets available via the website or at the Farmers Market on 8th September (See above).

THURSDAY 4TH OCTOBER Coffee Morning/Lunch at Ratho Community Centre Come along and hear about Queensferry Care and have a bite to eat . 11am-12.30pm Entrance Free, all donations will go to Queensferry Churches’ Care in the Community SC021833

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SATURDAY 6TH OCTOBER Awesome Autumn!

Ever wonder why leaves change colour? As the autumn colours start to florish, join us to explore the woodland. Get crafty with autumn leaves and see if you can make a leaf animal! Meet at Bonaly Country Park. 10.30am to 12.30pm.

Bring sturdy footwear and waterproofs. £3 per child (ages 3+). For more information and booking please contact the Pentland Hills Regional Park on 0131 529 2401 E: pentlandhills@edinburgh.gov.uk W: www.pentlandhills.org

SUNDAY 7TH OCTOBER Bridges of the Water of Leith from Gorgie to Roseburn Hosted by Water of Leith Conservation Trust. 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 and discover the rivers newest bridge built as part of the Murrayfield flood defence works. Meet 2pm at the corner of Gorgie Road and Balgreen road at the bridge entrance to Saugthon Park £5 (members £2). Booking essential, please contact 0131 455 7367 email admin@waterofleith.org.uk.

RBS MOBILE BANK: EVERY TUESDAY The RBS mobile van stops at: • Balerno Scotmid 11:50-12:20 • Currie Library 13:35-14:05 • Juniper Green Iceland 14:20-14:50

This service is for RBS customers to make cash deposits, withdrawals, bill payments and administer their accounts.

It is not a full substitute for a branch but is still useful. For the best chance of it continuing please use it as often as possible. Recent improvements include better access for disabled customers and a new approach for those in wheelchairs. If you are yet to use the service, try it out next time it is in your village.

BALERNO VILLAGE SCREEN SATURDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER (Part of Balerno Music Festival) • The Greatest Showman - sing a long (PG), 2.00pm • The Greatest Showman (PG), 7.30pm VENUE: Ogston Hall, Balerno TICKETS: www.balernovillagescreen.com and at The Mill Cafe. Programme and timings subject to change.

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BALERNO 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 0131 449 2432 www.currierugby.org

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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.

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 The club is played at the Gibson Craig back Hall on a Monday, 1.30pm. For more information contact the Chairman on 0131 449 3527.

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 Second and last Fridays of the month from 2-4.30pm in the Gibson Craig Halls. We will meet from the second Friday in September until the second Friday in December then from the second Friday in January until the second Friday in June. All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult who stays with them. For further information, contact Louise on 466 3472 or Easter on 449 4719 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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JUNIPER GREEN JUNIPER GREEN BOARDGAMERS We meet 2nd and 4th Friday of the month, 6pm-9pm in Juniper Green Parish Church Hall C - We currently ask for £1.00 per person to cover the cost of the hall (£2.00 non-members - First visit FREE!). Everyone welcome, suitable for kids over 10y/o. 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 at 7pm on Thursday evenings throughout the year to play duplicate bridge at St Margaret’s Court, Juniper Green. Prospective new members are welcome to come along to see if it suits them.

If interested, please contact Ken Brown 0131 449 5314 email mthkjb@gmail.com.

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 SWI 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)

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RATHO RAVERS Ratho Community Centre. Thurs 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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DOWN: 1. Free, 2. Wallop, 3. Pioneer, 4. False, 5. Ripped, 6. Annoying, 11. Develops, 13. Convent, 15. Nation, 17. Limits, 18. Spots, 21. Need.

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