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Community Choir raises the roof!
The group meet on Wednesday evenings between 7.30 and 9 pm in the music Over 1 50 family, department at Beeslack Community High friends and School. members of the public spent Friday The programme on Friday night included a night revelling in selection from South Pacific, Lean on me, the achievements Caccini's Ave Maria and songs by the Beatles of the Penicuik and Abba. Community Choir. The choir was Liz, said “Our members are brilliant and have formed in 201 1 worked really hard to reach the standard we by Liz McKeon wanted for our concert. and her husband “Andrew who works in IT, has set up a Andrew programme on our website to enable members Macfarlane. to hear their part of each song and to use it for Liz who is a singer herself and an ex music practising at home. This has really helped and teacher, was approached by a Community given people confidence in what they are Education Officer at Beeslack Community High doing.” School and asked if she would consider starting A member of the choir said, “I don't normally a choir. sing this type of music but I have thoroughly The group started with 20 members and enjoyed my time with the choir." gradually built to its present day total of 35. Members come from all age groups, male and If anyone is interested in joining the choir they visit the website female who want to enjoy singing, socialising can www.penicuikcommunitychoir.co.uk or call Liz and having some fun in the process. or Andrew on 01 968 6751 00
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Our move to our new office in Peebles went well, just in time for the first frost of Winter too.. . This issue warms up winter by saying 'good-bye' to our regular angel card reading given by our resident Clairvoyant to give way for a fuller 12 card intuitive 'Oraclescope' on page 17. Which bring together her very own Anam Cara readings and the familiarity of a horoscope. This ties in well with the new direction 'The Monthly Edit' is moving in with regular local articles and a lighter more compact magazine look and feel into the New Year. The changes to our website were delayed but have since been setup for November with a couple of other additions that will be complete for the new year. As most of you have noticed this issue has been delayed by a couple of weeks due to our old printer City Litho merging with our new one Paramount Printers. Although excited about the new services this will bring it has pushed this issue back due to the massive presses being moved to thier new home in Causewayside. Sorry for any inconvienience caused.
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PENICUIK SPEAKERS’ CLUB - Penicuik Speakers
Club held a joint meeting with Edinburgh Speakers Club on Thursday 1 st November 201 2. Members from both clubs participated in the meeting with speeches, topics and evaluations and everyone had a great time. Both Clubs are members of the Edinburgh Area of the Association of Speakers Clubs which has member clubs all over the country. Check out the website www.the-asc.org.uk.
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Our next big event will be our Burns Supper in January where the chief guests will be our National President and his wife along with friends and members of other speakers clubs in the area. We
are looking forward to having a great fun evening. We meet on alternate Thursdays and the next two meeting will be held on 1 5th and 29th November in the Navaar House Hotel at 7.1 5 for 7.30 pm. Why not come along and see what we do. Visitors are most welcome. Contact Richard Price on 01 968 675941 or email rrprice@talktalk.net or Colin Dove on 01 968 675856 or email colinmdove@gmail.com
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PENICUIK NORTH CHURCH OPEN DOOR CAFÉ -
The Penicuik North Church Open Door Café is open from 1 0am-1 2 noon and 2 pm.-4pm Monday to Friday. Why not drop in for real coffee, tea, homebaking and friendship.
For the month on December if you produce this notice you will receive a free mince pie with your coffee/tea.
The AGM marks the end of our year and the start of the next, which means it's time to renew memberships. We greatly value your much needed continuing financial support (and of course, any you may have provided in the past.) The membership fee remains at the very reasonable £5 single and £1 0 family. The membership form is available on our web-page, here: www.HowgateVillage.com/FLCW.php
LOCAL SCOUTS NEED YOUR HELP! - Were you
ever in Beavers, Cubs, Scouts or Venture Scouts, Brownies, Guides, Rangers, Senior Section, Boys/Girls Brigade or any other form of youth work or even none of the above?
LEADBURN COMMUNITY WOODLAND - Our AGM this year will be held on Monday 26th November at 7.30 pm in the soft play area of The Leadburn. Please join us to hear of progress to date at the woodland - it's always good to meet our supporters and those interested. We look forward to seeing you.
As we are always keen to welcome new committee members, nominations are currently invited. Please consider this and the opportunity to become even more involved. If you are interested, phone David on 01 721 73021 5.
Your local Scout Group, the 1 1 th Midlothian (Penicuik) Scout Group has been providing Scouting continuously locally for over 1 00 years, and need your help now to carry on doing so. The Group provide a quality youth programme following the Scout method and have a growing youth membership, with waiting lists to join. However, we are now facing a crisis as we are short of leaders in the Beaver Scout (6-7 yrs) and Cub Scout (8-1 0 yrs) sections. The situation is such that we may have to close some sections after Christmas unless new leaders come forward. You do not have
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Community of the month).
St James has an active all-age choir of about 30 members - membership is open to anyone of any age who likes to sing (as long as you are old enough to read!) There are no auditions; our practice night is every Thursday (7.00 - 8.1 5pm) during school term-time in the church hall. If you are interested simply turn up at that time when the choirmaster, David McGavin (67561 4 or email: david.mcgavin@virgin.net) will be delighted to welcome you.
to have been in Scouting/Guiding/ BB etc, all you need is an interest and a desire to help Scouting locally. Full training is provided in a format and time to suit individuals and support is given at all times. Please feel free to contact us for more information or just a chat Group Scout Leader, Tam McCallum 01 968 677771 - 1 1 th@midlothianscouts.com Hunter Finnie 01 968 674772
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Your support is essential to the continued success of Scouting locally and I would urge you to consider giving a little of your time to help.
ST JAMES THE LESS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
(in full fellowship with the Anglican communion).
St James Church (at the top of Broomhill Road) offers you a very warm welcome. All our services and activities are of course open to everyone details are on the church website. Our Interim Pastor is Revd Martin Robson who can be contacted on 01 31 445 2942. Our Sunday morning service time will change to 1 1 .1 5am from 1 2 August 201 2; during this service our young church meet (except for the first Sunday
We also offer the Churchwomen's Fellowship and Mother's Union; Bible Study and Prayer groups also meet regularly. A Mothers' and Toddlers' Group ("JTots") meets from 9:45 - 1 1 :30 am on Tuesday mornings in the Church hall during school termtime. You can get more information on any of the above by emailing stj@stjamespenicuik.co.uk or by visiting our website at http://www.stjamespenicuik.co.uk
PENICUIK YMCA-YWCA
The playtalkread roadshow was in Midlothian on various dates in October and on the 31 stOct-1 st Nov it was in our car park from 1 0.00-1 2.30 and 1 .30-4.00pm a great event for wee ones who came along for free songs, stories and play activities. Our building is a great venue for events, meetings, conferences etc. We have slots free especially in the mornings to early afternoon, so get in touch if you require room space and we can let you know the costs involved. Our regular classes run in the evenings for karate, zumba, tae kwon do, kettlercise we also have break dance on a Friday evening 6.00-9.00pm (have a coffee while you wait on the kids). The girl’s club has resumed now on a Wednesday night so to has the Youth Café on a Tuesday. Birthday Party bookings are available at the weekends contact us for prices and availability. Parties start from as little as £40.00 for a 2 hour slot.
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Friday 23 November - The Lorax (U) 12year-old Ted searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world. Tuesday 27 November - Foster (PG) Unable to conceive a child of their own, the Morrison's lives are turned upside down when 7 year old foster child Eli unexpectedly shows up on their doorstep.
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THE TRANSMEDIA FILM CLUB AT THE KABIN Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. The Kabin reserves the right to ask patrons to leave if they are causing a disturbance. Screenings £2 per person starting @ 1.30pm unless otherwise stated. For more information, please call 0131 440 2541
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Friday 30 November - Brave (PG) Determined to make her own path in life, Princess Merida defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom. Granted one wish, Merida must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly curse. PENICUIK CINEMA Films starts at 7.30pm. Doors open at 7pm in Penicuik Town Hall with refreshments and home-baking. Tickets are £5 (adults) & £3 (children under 12). (Subtitles for hard of hearing) November 25th Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (15) With an utterly zany title like that you just have to come to see what on Earth it could be about! “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter is downright ridiculous at times and extremely outrageous to its core, but is unbelievably entertaining from beginning to end.” “The most important thing about enjoyably trashy, title-says-it-all action films like Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter is to keep everything moving so fast and on such a huge scale that nobody will care too much”.
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Soft play is available to the public Monday to Fridays so bring the kids along for some fun time, half hour £2.00 per child, 1 hour £3.00 per child. See our website for more info on Christmas 201 2 opening times, holidays/childcare provision. Penicuik ‘Y’ open 9am – 9pm 58 Queensway, Penicuik, EH26 OJJ Call us on 01 968 674851 for info on any of the above or contact info@penicuik-y.co.uk or childcare@penicuik-y.co.uk or www.penicuikymcaywca.org.uk
ROSLIN & BILSTON COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Are looking for new members from Roslin and Bilston (Roslin especially) to join the Community Council we meet the first Thursday of each month and alternate between Bilston and Roslin.
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For more info about our next meeting call: Katherine on 01 31 440 3594
BROOMHILL DAY CENTRE - Thank you to the local schools and churches who donated Harvest Thanksgiving produce to the day centre. We appreciate your thoughtfulness. Our next event is our Volunteer & Staff Night to be held in the day centre on Friday 23rd November. We have a great
evening arranged along with some surprise entertainment! We are currently looking for volunteer couriers to cover a Tuesday morning, Tuesday afternoon or a Friday afternoon - if you are interested in volunteering for a courier slot then please contact Liz Chisholm at the day centre. The time committment for a morning courier slot is from 1 0am until 1 1 .30am while the afternoon courier slot covers from 2.30pm until 4pm. Our office hours are Monday to Friday from 1 0am until 3.30pm, telephone 01 968 6781 09 or email us at broomhilldaycentre@hotmail.co.uk.
HOWGATE CHRISTMAS MARKET
Saturday 1 December 9.30 – 1 .00 pm. Our Christmas market is always a special one. We will be keeping fingers and (frozen!) toes crossed for inclement weather. We have a bumper selection of stalls this year, filling the Church, the hall and the cabins outside! Beautiful crafts, Hardwood logs, Christmas cards Food & Christmas tree orders, Delicious cakes Santa’s Grotto We will be entertained by a local children’s choir and music in the church
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Why not stop for a mince pie and mulled wine to get you in the festive spirit... Pilates - Meet every Thursday 6.1 5 – 7.1 5 pm. To find out more, call Louise 01 721 721 573 Howgate Kirk - Services at 9.30 am Sunday. Sunday Club has resumed - same time as Kirk Tea & Coffee served in the hall after the service. Same contact. Howgate Community Council (small hall) - Next meeting will be Thursday 1 5 November, 7.30 pm. Contact Karen O’Hanlon 01 968 676246
Christmas Craft Sale - On the evening Friday 23rd November 6.00 – 9.00 pm. A variety of stall holders will be at the Howgate Village hall to show off their wares. Time to buy that magical card, an original gift or that special ornament. Proceeds are in aid of HVHA funds. Everyone welcome. Pay at the door. Youth group - Interested in volunteering? Would you like to work towards gaining a Saltire Volunteer Award? If you are already involved with volunteering you can gain points which are recognised by Young Scot. These points can be used to gain prizes. This is a great award to have,
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Adult Volunteers - We require assistance at the Themed markets, with grant applications, are you a handy man who could give us a few hours of your time? We also want your thoughts on the proposed Activities Area? A few hours are all we need. Howgate is a thriving village and the possibilities are endless. Please five us a call. For further information, please call 01 968 672277 or email us at Howgatevillagewebsite@yahoo.com.
BEESLACK PENICUIK CAMERA CLUB - The season
is well under way with some excellent evenings. Guest speakers, Ray Cox on garden photography and Rosanna Milligan on marine photography have both presented interesting and informative lectures supported by excellent photographs. The five week rotation on Tuesday evenings is working well. Camera skills, studio, audio visual, photoshop and printing and mounting tuition is available from club experts. November 22nd sees internationally renowned landscape photographer, Charlie Waite presenting a lecture at the North Church Hall. Some tickets are still available. New members are promised a warm welcome whether your pictures are taken with a compact camera or a digital SLR. Membership is £1 0 per year with a small charge each evening. For more information contact Brian Salvona on 01 31 442 1 082 , John Barnett on 673467 or visit the club’s website at www.beeslackpenicuikcameraclub.co.uk enquiries@beeslackpenicuikcameraclub.co.uk
PENICUIK/LEADBURN CHILDMINDING GROUP -
We are a group of SCMA registered childminders in the Penicuik/Leadburn/Howgate areas offering full, part time and occasional care for children from the ages of 3 months upwards from £2.80 per hour. Your child will be safely nurtured in your absence. We have dedicated playrooms where the children can play without ‘having to be careful’. We meet weekly and new members are very welcome. For more details call.. Call 67921 4 for details.
NEED A HAND RAISING FUNDS? - We are a group
of local crafters who make unique and individual items that you dont find in the shops. We will run a craft fair/coffee morning for you and donate the proceeds from the takings on the door as well as 1 0 - 1 5% of our own takings to your cause, group or chairty. We will organise the whole event, including the publicity and set up, leaving you nothing to do but to turn up and have a good time. If you would like more information get in touch with 'Crafters who Care' and we can discuss your needs in more depth. Tel. 67921
SANTA’S COMING TO HOWGATE! - Santa has
booked the evening of the 23rd November so that he can hear childrens wish lists at the Howgate Christmas Craft Fair. Select all your Christmas gifts, food, stocking fillers and cards in the one place – Howgate Village Hall, 6-9pm, Friday 23rd November. Raffle with prizes. All funds go to the Village Hall Funds.
PENTLANDS SWRI - This month we celebrated our 66th birthday with a delicious meal at the Navaar House Hotel in Penicuik, complete with a beautiful homemade birthday cake supplied by Gillian Walker! Our next meeting will take place on 7th November 201 2, and will be our AGM. Formalities will be followed by a raffle, beetle drive and teas.
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Meetings are held in the Town Hall, Penicuik at 7pm. Visitors and new members are very welcome. If you are interested in learning more about the Pentlands SWRI please visit our Facebook page www.facebook.com/PentlandsSwri or drop us an email on PentlandsSWRI@hotmail.com
BALANCED APPROACH TO ENERGY NEEDS PDCC - MUNGO J.TENNENT.ENGT(IGEM)
After much consideration I write in response to the recently published and varying articles about the proposed Wind Farm at Mount Lothian, and welcome the growing debate for and against lacing 12 wind turbines in the Lothians. I am fully aware that
both sides can cite experts, however, the argument seems to be a bit one-sided recently, and since many people feel that it makes no immediate difference to their daily lives perhaps it is timely to tidy up a few issues. So, armed with some knowledge of the subject here is my understanding of it. The subject as a whole is complex: we have a need, and an obligation to future generations, to provide clean, secure sources of energy as part of our overall requirement for electricity in the UK. Wind turbines have their place along with the other renewable sources (solar, hydro-electric, and tidal), and conventional power stations. Even if there were no issues with greenhouse gases it makes no sense
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to continue to solely use hydrocarbons (oil, coal and gas) that will eventually run out. As for nuclear power stations the sites we have will remain contaminated for hundreds of years - so there is an argument to continue to utilise them to generate essentially clean electricity. Wind turbines also produce clean electricity: during operation they produce no carbon dioxide or sulphur dioxide (the cause of acid rain)- albeit some of these gases are emitted during turbine manufacture, transport and installation. However, enough electricity is generated from a wind farm to compensate for these emissions within a few months. The turbines can be removed after their life span, usually 20 years, and the environment can more easily be restored. There are considerable difficulties in dealing with electricity produced in remote areas not least in maintenance and delivery and loss of power - even if the local infrastructure can handle the energy produced; here in Scotland we also have a ’Grid Queue’ so connection is a real issue. By placing wind turbines close to the larger communities less electricity is lost in transmission, and easier access to the ‘National Grid’ connection and subsequent maintenance are afforded. There is no doubt that subsidies assist in many areas of the UK energy sector: these cost us all approximately 5% extra in our electricity bills. However, harvesting the wind energy can now produce electricity at a cheaper price than a nuclear power station. It is important to note that the UK is the windiest place in Europe.However, as we know wind turbines
produce electricity only when the light wind speed is available and even though technology is moving forward much of it is wasted in the processes of storage in times of plenty: for instance changing alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) and back, or water storage schemes where water is pumped up-hill thus acting like large ‘batteries’ for the hydro-electric industry. Some people argue the turbines spoil the view and may disrupt the local flora and fauna, indeed, these are real issues that
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need to be explored on a case by case basis. Some say they are noisy although advances in technology have largely dealt with this problem and it is unlikely that a wind farm will be sited anywhere near your house - unless it is your own turbine. Some say they affect property prices but there is no real evidence for this and the Royal Institute for Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has recently published a study which concurs with this view. Although it is essential that we insulate our homes and use electricity wisely, only if we heat our homes and domestic water with electricity having good insulation will not dramatically affect our electricity usage. Indeed, we continue to use more electricity now, despite the advent of efficient appliances and light bulbs, because we have more appliances than we have ever had in the past - and soon we hope to power our cars with electricity! In conclusion we can never rely on wind turbines to provide all our required electricity so an integrated approach employing all forms of its generation is required, and all of these suffer shut-down that is unplanned: whether the wind is or is not blowing, or for general and urgent maintenance. We should
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BEESLACK COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL COMMUNITY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT KIC DANCE COMPANY Drama Studio Our ethos is simple……..enjoy dance for what it is……. At KIC DANCE COMPANY we offer a wide variety of exciting dance styles which are designed to allow students to express themselves in a safe & friendly environment. Friday 3-6yrs 1 :1 5 - 2pm 7yrs + 2-3pm ***NEW NEW NEW - ‘dance a book’ is an artistic teaching method utilising music & dance to bring the written word off the page. These fun, creative workshops will encourage pre-school children to 14 express themselves, expand their movement vocabulary and also enhance their literacy & numeracy skills. The classes are suitable for nurseries, libraries and other educational centres that are looking to offer a refreshing, fun approach to pre-school education based on the experiences and outcomes of “A curriculum for excellence”. For more information about ‘dance a book’ workshop please contact Sharon or Claire. Email: danceabook@hotmail.co.uk For further details on any of the above please call 07891 035698 or email: Sharon@kicdance.co.uk CHRISTMAS GOODIES and CRAFTS Workshop for children aged 8 years plus. Time: 1 0.00 – 1 2.30 pm (1 /2 hr lunch) 1 .00 – 3.00 pm. Cost £22.50 for the full day including ingredients and craft materials. Participants must bring their own packed lunch. Due to demand we will be offering a full day workshop which will be split between CHRISTMAS GOODIES & CHRISTMAS CRAFT for children aged 8 years plus. This workshop will be offered on Saturday 1 st December from 1 0 am noon until 3.00 pm. The children will produce various GOODIES ideal for the festive period followed by a fun CRAFT session. Spaces will be limited, please book early to avoid disappointment. Participants must bring along containers to take home their goodies.
NEW ASTROLOGY TASTER CLASS - Do you ever read your stars in the daily paper/weekly magazine and wonder? How can they know that? How do they do it? How is my friend the same star sign as me yet completely different from me. Who is my ideal partner? Who should I avoid? Now is your chance to find out. Beeslack are now taking names for a ten week Astrology Taster course. The aims of the course are with the use of your own personal birth chart, learn and develop the knowledge and practical skills necessary to unravel the mysteries of your journey within this lifetime. Sound intriguing; please give us a call to note your interest. Once we have sufficient names, we will start the class. Janice Walker is experienced in this type of course and would love to give you the knowledge. ASTHMA SWIM CLUB - Tuesday evening’s 4.00 – 6.00 pm. Members are taught to swim and follow the SASA/ASA Award Schemes. For further information please contact 07981 2461 39 for further details. BASKETBALL (Primary School P3 – P7) a fun and enjoyable way to keep fit and healthy while learning to play basketball in an open and active group environment. The basketball skills include training, games, ball control, passing, dribbling, shooting, games rules, teamwork/teambuilding, training exercises and general fitness. Interested then give us a call. Colin Burt will coach both primary and senior sessions. The class meets on a Saturday morning from 1 0.30 – 1 1 .30 am. DRAMA CLASSES – Craft Theatre and Music School (C.R.A.F.T) hold Drama Classes each Friday between 3.30 – 7.30 pm. These classes cater for 41 /2 – 1 7 year olds. For further information please call Derek Douglas on 07949973388 Mini FUN ATHLETICS – (Age 5 - 7 years) Beeslack offer a working relationship between Jog Scotland and Fun Athletics to deliver opportunities to improve jumping, throwing and running. Energetic activities that
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promote health and well being in a fun and safe environment Weekly class incorporating fun Athletics children encouraged and supported whilst learning and improving their core skills. JUNIOR JOG & FUN ATHLETICS – (Age 7 years plus) Beeslack offer a working relationship between Jog Scotland and Fun Athletics to deliver opportunities to improve jumping, throwing and running. Energetic activities that promote health and well being in a fun and safe environment Weekly class incorporating fun Athletics and Junior Jog children encouraged and supported whilst learning and improving their core skills. This class meets on a Monday evening from 6.1 5 – 7.30 pm. LIFESAVING CLUB – Beeslack Life Saving Club operates on Saturday mornings from 1 0.00 – 1 2.30 pm and is aimed at young people aged 8 – 1 8 years. Opportunities exist for members to take part in Local, District, Regional and International Competitions, either individually or as part of a team. Experienced qualified instructors tutor this group. Please call Jane Shepherd 01 31 660 9736. PARENT & CHILD SWIMMING OPPORTUNITY – Names are now being taken for our new swim session for parents and children. This will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6.00 – 6.45 pm. Class starts on Tuesday 21 August.
PARENT & TODDLER GROUP – Meets at Beeslack on Friday mornings from 9.30 – 1 1 .30 am. New members welcomed. We have a large selection of toys for the children and there is plenty of time for parents to enjoy a chat. For further information please contact club secretary Sarah Carr 01 968 6701 87.
If you are interested in a subject, whether it is vocational, leisure or for recreation please let us know. We have a fantastic facility and it is there to be used. Have you got an idea? Community Education Programme is on offer throughout the calendar year. Please note we DO NOT close during school holiday periods although opening hours may be altered. We do however close on PUBLIC HOLIDAYS and access may be limited or restricted during exam times. Please note that all classes, groups and lets MUST be clear of the building by 9.45 pm at the very latest. Please call 01 968 673893 for further details.
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Arts & Culture
PENICUIK COMMUNITY ARTS ASSOCIATION - The
Penicuik and District Arts festival took place over the first two-weeks in September and what a busy time it was. We hope you managed to come along to some of the events and see the exhibitions (please leave us some feedback on the website, http://pdaf201 2.weebly.com/feedback-form.html). Have a look at some photographs of the many different events and activities on the PCAA facebook page (PCAAWestSt) or the festival website.. Be sure not to miss out next year! Our Penicuik Turner Prize was won by the lovely Aki Rogers and her marbled “Broken Heart” - a piece she created as part of her illustration of the Hans 16 Christian Andersen story “The Teapot”. We were
very happy to see it hung as part of the exhibition to celebrate the opening of the refurbished Dalkeith Arts Centre later in the month. The new James Christie Photography Award Exhibition was also on display throughout September and we had a wonderful array of entries. Jenni Thomson was chosen as the overall winner with her image “Snowy Day with Auntie K” and Claire Duncan won the customers favourite vote for her photo of Loch Ossian called “Still Morning”. Copies of both will be on permanent display at West Street soon. Planning for next year's festival is underway already so please get in touch if you'd like to get involved. We've had a little rest so now its back to organising more events and activities at West Street. First up is a comedy night on Sat 27th Oct, 8pm, £5/£3 with "No Country For Old Men" and Sit Down Stand Up Comedy. On Wednesday 31 st life drawing classes start with tuition from Aine Divine, this is a great opportunity to learn from a fabulous local artist. We are very excited to be hosting a gig from folk guitarist, singer/songwriter, Richard Grainger on Monday 1 9th November (doors open 730pm, £8/£6). For the youngsters, a cool creative after-school session “Cool Cats” (Felt Story-board making) starts on Thursday 26th October. It runs for 6 weeks and is facilitated by Jenni and Mary. Join in any time, as long as you come to at least two sessions. It’s just
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Anam Cara Oraclescope
Capricorn ~ Buddha Laugh, Love, Live a life with compassion. It is time to lift your head from under the water Capricorn. Those feelings of heavy burdens are being released as you start to understand your circumstances better. It is time to look within and take responsibility for where you are in your life, don't forget to laugh at yourself, bringing a little humility into your life. This month augurs a time of light energy, allow a little laughter and sunshine in.
removed by the power of Dragon. This month there will be lots of endings, lots of things that lay heavy on your heart, that will be removed from your life. Dragon asks you to remember how you were as a child, what were your goals and dreams? Tuning back into this time will help you find your path, your truth once more. It may seem this month that you are not in control of situations, trust that everything is in Divine order and the path is being cleared by Dragon so you can step back onto your own path of happiness.
Aquarius ~ Faerie Queen Be true to your own nature. Lift your Spirits, allow yourself to shine! The spot light is on you this month so remember to be completely true to your own wonderful nature!! It's time to have a little fun, to be playful and joyful. Your usual way of going deep, of taking everything anyone says to you on board is not needed this month, remember to live your life the way that is right for you and do not let limiting beliefs hold you back!!
Leo ~ Father Time Time is of the essence, Time well spent The time is now Leo, this month, during this new moon, it is time to get your head down and to stop procrastinating and realise that the only person that will make your dreams come true... is you!! Start making the plans, putting things in motion, take that leap of faith. Make time for you to get your mind in a positive thought process, trust that there is nothing holding you back, all which is needed, is you to come to the table, ready and alert!
Pisces ~ Green Man Spring Energy, Hope & New Beginnings. It's been a troublesome few months for our Pisces friends. Lots of relationship issues coming up for you, whether that be relationships of love, work or play. Green Man steps forward for you to help you to move past these heavy energies of the Winter and burst through those feelings with renewed hope for new beginnings. You may have found a lot of your relationships have moved away from you, trust this is removing this energy so that a new, vibrant and light energy can fill that space.
Scorpio - Pan Endings, Magical Hunter, Winter Months.
Many of those who are under the Scorpio Sun Sign feel the pull of the Winter months to go inwards and look inside yourself. Pan coming forward this month highlights that even more. It is time to celebrate the Winter Months, the time when nature coories in and gets comfortable for the cold season and this is the same for you. Many of us fight against the elements rather than embracing them, seeing a snowed in day to be a complete nuisance, the rain and cold winds to be unbearable but it is all part of natures way. Pan is asking all of the Scorpions this month to go with nature, to ask for support during the difficult months, to allow time to go within yourself and find your inner power at your core.
Virgo ~ Leprechaun Make your own luck, Wealth, Finding that pot of gold. Close your eyes Virgo, go on, close your eyes. Now, tune deep into your heart and ask the question... 'what does my heart want?' The first answer that comes to you is what Leprechaun will grant you. How do I know this? Because Leprechaun, that energy inside of you, is more than capable of making your wishes your reality. The trick with Leprechaun is to make sure you ask for what you really need, what your heart desires, everything else is just fools gold. To find that pot of gold, you have to look deep inside of you!
Aries ~ Butterfly Time of Transition, Breaking Free of Restraints. This month augurs a time of vulnerability, of soft nurturing energy, by You have been within your Libra ~ Animal Totem being true to this energy, it will help you to cocoon of recent times, not able Awareness of the animal world, store your energies when the time is right for to move forwards or backwards, basic instincts. you to step forward, renewed, rejuvenated and stuck in a rut. This is all about to Be aware of all which is able to be strong and focused once more. change for you as Butterfly flies surrounding you just now Libra. into your life. In order to release There may be a sense that your own wings in all aspects of someone, some situation, is your life, you have to first break free of your restraints. These are the keeping you in the dark, trust your instincts on this, they are rarely thoughts that hold you back, either thoughts of your own limiting beliefs, wrong. Also become aware of the animals that are coming forward for or thoughts of others you choose to hold onto. Listen to your heart you. It may be a messenger bird like the Robin, popping in to see you people of the Aries Sun and don't let anything or anyone, clip your wings! daily, or it could be the busy Squirrel inviting you to keep things for a rainy day. Whatever the animal, be sure to write down what the animal Taurus ~ Blank is and the instances you have seen them, also bring into your awareness Holding Space, Blank Canvas, Create your own reality. how you felt when they visited you. So this month Dear Taurus your card is blank. For many of you that is a daunting sight. A blank canvas can fill us with fear... until you connect Sagittarius ~ Spirit Guide with your imagination and start to create!! It is very important for people Inner Journey, Address the past, Unresolved Issues. burn under the Sun Sign of Taurus to have creativity in their lives. To For our Sagittarius friends this month you are taken lovingly by the hand surround yourself with this energy will keep your Spirits high. The Anam by Spirit Guide back to the times in your past where you unresolved Cara this month gifts you with your own blank canvas... asking the issues. Of course you may feel resistance to this, it is not an easy task to question... what creations are you passionate about? visit those times we thought we had buried but the time is now dear friends, for these issues, which were buried, are still being held within Gemini ~ Witch your body, within your energies. Spirit Guide will guide you to those Medicine Woman, Affirmations, Healer times, softly and gently, allowing you to see them once more from a new It is time to be true to your own inner healer. Many of us have ailments, perspective, from the perspective you are standing in right now, giving aches, pains, dis-ease. We tend to look out with ourselves for the cures, you the empowerment to heal those scars, enabling you to move forward the answers. The Witch stepping forward this month for you Gemini is with ease, without those negative asking you to look at healing yourself. Empower yourself with the attachments to the past. knowledge the the cure to any issues are within yourself, listen to your intuition, keep your thoughts positive and belief in your own abilities to heal. If you would like a full personal Cancer ~ Dragon Loyalty, Chaos, Childhood Guardian All which doesn't serve you, that isn't needed in your path any longer, is
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Arts & Culture
the right thing to do after school on these early winter afternoons: to sit round the fire in West Street and be inspired by Minx the cat in Mary Sinton's poem stories. Create your own cat story, draw, write, and above all - make a felt story board with moveable characters to retell your story with lots of tails in it (tall tales allowed!). Great for age groups from P1 upwards. Children must be accompanied by an adult. It is essential to book your place either by calling Jenni: 07769 228028 or by emailing Mary: am.81 1 @btinternet.com. The sessions are on a donation basis, to cover material costs and room hire. You may also be interested to know that the Annual Christmas Craft Fair in Penicuik Town Hall will be on Saturday 1 0th November. Please contact the West Street Art Centre for booking forms (01 968 678804). If you’d like to join the PCAA and help support our activities at West Street (and beyond) membership is only £1 5 a year (£7.50 for retired or unwaged) which gives you discounts on all event tickets and a meal in the Gallery Cafe (www.penicuikarts.org).
PENICUIK COMMUNITY THEATRE GROUP PRESENTS “KNIGHT FEVER” Our 201 2 pantomime
based on the Camelot story By Damian Trasler, David Lovesy and Steve Clark. Penicuik Community Theatre Group again bring you another great traditional pantomime in December. 18 4 shows; Wednesday 5th to Saturday 8th at 7.30pm (finishing aprox 9.30pm). Arthur and Merlin lose the Princess and their powers to the evil Black Knight and his nasty assistant Chardonnay. Following the brave Knights of the Round Table of Camelot on their quest to rescue the Princess, the hapless Lester the Jester and Justin the stable boy set off to prove they too could be Knights. As the Camelot Knights get more and more distracted Questing for things that do not exist, or possibly could exist but not outside of “pantoland”, Lester and Justin find the Black Knights castle first and set about rescuing the princess themselves, overcoming the baddies, slaying the fearsome dragon and returning to
Camelot. Our two heroes are helped on their way by Dame Doris Dumpling, Queen Guinevere, Princess Anna and the lady of the Lake who all feature in the adventure making it a fantasy Panto for all ages of boys and girls, families and groups. PCTG have over the last few years built up a following in the community with local organisations for their annual pantomime and every night is packed out. We accept block bookings from all children’s and youth groups such as Rainbows, Brownies, Beavers, Cubs, sports teams etc. These can be organised by contacting us on: marketing@penicuikcommunity.com. Tickets are available through any of the club members or from The Best Seller, High Street Penicuik with all seats £7 prior to the night and £8 at the door though last year there were few tickets available on the door on the nights due to the popularity of the pantomime so get them soon. Anyone interested in joining the group or participating in this show or our next production it’s never too late, please contact us on the email address above or visit us at www.penicuikcommunity.com for all the information and details of the theatre group. We meet every Thursday at Penicuik Town Hall from 7.30pm contact Duncan Thomas 07541 041 339.
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ACROSS 1 When chef took a drink he spilt it and mopped up with small linen (12) 10 Multi-national corporation extends many arms beneath the ocean (7) 11 Keep a watch on old boy and bring him food (7) 12 Bugs small enough to get right inside precious stones (5) 13 Part of handset gets the message (8) 15 It’s the extra sum a beginner will get (10) 16 What a bore seeing a man in woman’s clothing (4) 18 Was employed in some serious education (4) 20 Flooded area which drew nature beneath the waves (10) 22 Paul is disturbed in church recess by the clappers (8) 24 Steal away but as little as possible (5) 26 Carry out the death sentence (7) 27 Army recruit attends in a uniform manner (7) 28 A fascist Tory strangely enough meets expectations (12)
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DOWN 2 Newspaper chief later made a difference (7) 3 Puts money down on natural rock formations (8) 4 Reduce discomfort in diseased surroundings (4) 5 Works together to escape or break free (10) 6 Publication that is all about the child (5) 7 Without end and therefore very much contained (7) 8 Angler cast out perfectly and receives praise with 22A possibly (13) 9 To keep things on ice for sir greater coolers are required (13) 14 Children should not be allowed to attend an organised sunset orgy…(10) 17 …but when the sun set the Isle of Wight lit up for the dusk (8) 19 Show some feelings for the fast service (7) 21 Preview of something to come in the caravan (7) 23 Grown up who may supervise those attending 14D (5) 25 There is such a place described in Shakespearean play (4)
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BEESLACK THISTLE FC U1 4'S BORN 1 999 OR 2000 - We are actively looking for new players & coaching staff to add to our existing squad for the new season. If you were born in 2000, you can still play for us & we would be happy to see you come along for a trial. If you are keen to play or help train & enjoy football, we would be pleased to see you come along & join in our training sessions at Penicuik 3G Astroturf on Monday & Thursday evenings from 5.30 until 7.00pm.
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August and we normally play our games on Sunday mornings. If you are keen to play and would like to join us or want any further information, please come along or contact Ian Walker on 07977 469337.
PENICUIK ATHLETIC FC - The League season
All training sessions are carried out by our SFA qualified coaching staff.
kicked off on 1 st September with a hard earned 2-2 draw at Perth against Jeanfield Swifts. We followed this up with two home ties against Armadale Thistle which we lost 1 -2 and drew 1 -1 with Dalkeith Thistle - not the best start to the season. We then headed off down the coast to Dunbar for the first round of the Fly Emirates Scottish Junior Cup where we drew
The new season kicked off in
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replay at Penicuik 3-1 . Unfortunately we then lost 03 at home against table toppers Ballingry Rovers and our away tie at Forfar in the East of Scotland Cup the following Saturday was cancelled because of a water logged pitch. At the time of writing this article, we have been drawn away from home in the Fly Emirates Junior Scottish Cup second round against Girvan Juniors to be played on Saturday 27.1 0.1 2. Our forthcoming League fixtures are: Away to Broughty Athletic on 3.1 1 .1 2 and home to Dundee Violet on 1 0.1 1 .1 2. Once again we have been drawn away in a cup competition, this time in the East of Scotland Cup 2nd round, where we play Newburgh, date to be announced (will we ever get a home draw in cup competitions?) Forthcoming events - The Club will be having a breakfast with guest speakers on Sunday 1 9th November in the Penicuik Bowling Club. Full details will follow shortly and will be notified on the Club website www.penicuikathletic.com. Please contact Neil Gordon 079361 56451 or John Fraser 0771 3 2471 44 to secure your tickets/table for a highly entertaining event.
PENICUIK CRICKET CLUB NEWS - Pink Night: We
ran an enjoyable charity fund raising event on Saturday 27 Oct 1 2 for Breast Cancer. Everyone who came along on the night wore something pink. We had a quiz, pushed/shoved 50p nearest to the 22 bottle, a raffle, an auction, and enjoyed a fun filled
evening. Thanks go to everyone for coming along
and took part on the night, as well as to those members who donated and bought raffle prizes. Forthcoming events - The results of the Mo-vember moustache growing competition will be judged on Saturday 01 Dec, for our involvement in the Prostate Cancer charity awareness month. The Christmas prize draw will be held on Saturday 22 Dec 1 2 and we will have our usual Hogmany party on Monday 31 Dec into 01 Jan 1 3, see the notice board to reserve your place. Free Heartstart course in January 201 3, to act as a refresher for those who attended before to keep skills updated, or for anybody who would like to do it for the first time. Learn how to deal with a patient who is unconscious, or is suffering from a heart attack, as well as how to give emergency life support cardiac compressions and rescue breaths (30:2). And of course you get a wee certificate.
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