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Kids Love Clothes – More Than Just Clothes SAY GOODBYE TO WINTER AND HELLO TO SPRING Plus local Hazel Donaldson, businesses, community Currie’s Lollipop Lady information Your Wedding Your Way & more!

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he charity Kids Love Clothes, which I visited for the feature article this month, was set up by a Ratho resident a few years ago and has grown into an essential service for families all over Edinburgh and the Lothians. It is still run out of Ratho and quite a few people in this area are already involved, but they can always use more help. So please read the feature and get in touch with them if you want to be involved.

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Suzanne has been chatting to our much-loved Currie lollipop lady; and in other special features this month we look at spring cleaning, and planning a wedding – be free to do it your way is the main message!

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CHARITY OF THE MONTH

We think of the essentials of life as basic food, clothing, shelter. But beyond mere survival there are intangibles that are absolutely essential for a healthy life – dignity, self-respect, confidence. For local charity Kids Love Clothes, these intangibles are just as important as the “basics” they provide...

As the name suggests, Kids Love Clothes provides for children in the Lothians and Edinburgh whose families are struggling to clothe them. “But we do not just shove some second-hand clothes in a bag!” says charity founder Fiona Shapcott. I met Fi along with volunteer Julie Diver at their storage unit in Ratho. As we chat it’s clear that this is absolutely about respecting the people who will be receiving the clothes. Donations of quality second-hand or new clothes are quality-checked, ironed and folded, wrapped in tissue paper and beautifully presented in a Kids Love Clothes bag. Only clothes in excellent condition are passed on.

“Over the years, we’ve realised that our service has a much higher impact than just clothing the children,” explains Fi. One story illustrates the point beautifully - the mother who, once she had the Kids Love Clothes outfits, had the confidence to start taking her son to toddler group. She had been too ashamed of not having any clothes for him previously. “So there is a huge value multiplier of the effect – the mother gained some confidence and dignity; the child had the opportunity to socialise...the repercussions are massive.” The bags, so beautifully presented, give dignity and freedom as well as “just” clothes. They are delivered to the recipients’ home, like a lovely gift from friends.

The storage unit at Ratho is full of clothes, but they always need more to meet demand. “Look at this gorgeous party dress,” says Julie. “We include party clothes and dress-ups when possible too, clothes that make it possible for kids to socialise without stigma and to be pleased with the way they look.” Referrals are via Social Workers or Health Visitors, and demand has soared in the past year. 882 children were clothed in the Lothians in 2016 – an 88% increase on the 8 | KONECT BALERNO

previous year. Kids Love Clothes is entirely volunteerrun, with volunteers from West Lothian and Edinburgh collecting, sorting, ironing, delivering and creating a great volunteer camaraderie; while I was there for this article the owner of the storage facility turned up with a freshlybaked cake for the volunteers! There is clearly a fantastic atmosphere. “We know we’re making a huge difference to people’s lives. It’s hard work, but there’s a massive need right here in our own local communities.” The Kids Love Clothes ironing ladies of Kirknewton get a special mention for riding to the rescue regularly with big piles of ironing!

The stories of the families who receive the clothes are many and varied: victims of domestic violence who have fled with their kids with just the clothes on their backs; loss of job and/ or benefits which throw a family temporarily into hardship; refugees and immigrants. For some situations a large holdall for the clothes is provided too for families who are likely to need to move on from one temporary accommodation to another.

A Kids Love Clothes bag contains a wardrobe’s worth of seasonally appropriate clothes. A few toys and books are usually included with each bag. Items that are not quite good enough for the gift bags are passed on to other organisations; nothing is wasted.

Clothing for a child in need seems like an obvious service, but there are no other charities doing this. The Edinburgh Clothing Store does great work although it operates more like a food bank rather than the “beautifully packaged gift from friends” model that Kids Love Clothes strives to achieve.

Collection of donations from Potter Around, Kirknewton I had my wee girl in January. At first it was a great experience and I had lots of clothes as gifts from family and friends. As time went on my maternity pay stopped and I was struggling to buy clothes, but I received a lovely bag of clothes from Kids Love Clothes – they were like new, freshly ironed and smelling like they had just come off the line!

My wee girl looks like a princess.

Parent Donations of clothes are always needed! Kids grow so fast that they often grow out of their clothes before they wear them out! Please wash and save any good condition second hand clothes for ages newborn to 10 years. New clothes are welcome too. There are various drop-off points around the Lothians, please contact us for details.

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Organise collections: if you can organise clothing collections at your work, school, fitness classes or social clubs we’d love to hear from you!

Volunteers – we need people to join our team for sorting, checking and ironing clothes. Become part of the Kids Love Clothes community!

Fundraising – we also need good old-fashioned fundraising to cover our overheads such as the storage facility rent and keeping the van on the road.

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Julie & Archie Collecting donations at Beavers

www.kidsloveclothes.co.uk www.facebook.com/KidsLoveClothes Contributor: Helen-Jane Shearer interviewed the founder and local volunteers of Kids Love Clothes for this feature.

Helen-Jane lives in West Lothian with her family and is the editor of Konect magazines.

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“A few years ago I used to have a wee friend, Scott, who stood beside me at the crossing in the mornings,” Hazel Donaldson remembers. “We would watch the cars going by and always waved at the family in a jeep with the number plate ‘PIGGS’, on their journey to another school. Then one day they pulled over at the kerb and got out. It was Christmas time and they gave Scott a selection box and me a box of chocolates. We were shocked but delighted. They said that seeing us wave to them every morning had been the highlight of their day!”

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More than 20 years later, Hazel continues to love her job. “I love seeing the children every day, and making sure they cross safely,” she says,

They know my name and shout ‘hello’ from a distance, and I have a laugh with some of them. It is very rewarding.

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When, as a girl, Hazel was asked what job she would like to do, she joked that she would be a lollipop lady – at that time the job was only offered to those 65 and over. Little did she realise that one day she would actually take on this role, in the process becoming a much loved figure in her community.

The Village People column is contributed by Suzanne Green.

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You can be reassured that Porteous Family Funeral Directors are completely independent, family owned funeral directors serving Juniper Green, Currie, Balerno, Baberton, Ratho and the Calders areas.

Porteous Family Funeral Directors: Proud to Serve the Local Community www.porteousfunerals.com

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WEDDING FAYRE

SUNDAY 12TH MARCH 2017 ● 12PM TO 4PM

For the latest trends, wedding cakes, photographers, accessories, grooms wear and that all important dress – the Dalmahoy Wedding Fayre is the place to be!

For more information please call Emma our dedicated Wedding Co-ordinator on

0131 335 8066

or email conferenceandevents@dalmahoyhotelandcountryclub.co.uk

Kirknewton ● Edinburgh ● EH27 8EB ● www.dalmahoyhotelandcountryclub.co.uk

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IMAGES COURTESY OF ‘ITS PHOTOGRAPHIC’, LIVINGSTON

SPECIAL FEATURE

KONECT TAKES A LOOK AT THE TRADITIONAL AND THE UNIQUE

You’ve just got engaged; congratulations to you both. Now you’ve a wedding to plan! It’s your wedding so no doubt you have a clear picture of what it should be like. But, if you’re still undecided, here are some ideas from Konect to give you the inspiration for your big day.

THE PERFECT VENUE

You don’t need a limo when you’re marrying the Harburn Golf Club Captain

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Are you the traditional type, or looking for something a little… different? Traditional hotel weddings are still very popular for good reason, as they normally provide a choice of ready-made packages. Choose a hotel with a good reputation for weddings and which is experienced in catering for the numbers you’re looking for. Many hotels have dedicated events co-ordinators who can help get things just right. Always ask for a detailed list of what’s included in the price, so you can set aside money from your budget, well in advance, for other essentials.

Other venues such as Kirknewton Stables provide a blank canvas for you to create a bespoke wedding from scratch - it has been known to have clay-pigeon shooting, among its wedding day activities to keep gusts entertained.

There’s also a place for small venues like bowling clubs or rugby clubs, that rely on functions to keep themselves ticking over – or historic listed buildings like Bo’ness Town Hall - a real part of the local community.

BESPOKE WEDDINGS FOR A TRULY UNIQUE EVENT

The bride wore white…and red DM’s…and rode a horse!

For couples who want to put a unique stamp on their big day... enter the wedding planners, whose task it is to bring often very unusual visions to life. Simon Preece, owner of Food Creations has masterminded, among other requests, a super-hero themed wedding. He said, “The most important thing is to create your day based around what’s special to you and not to worry about what anyone else thinks. That way it’s not only personal but KONECT BALERNO | 31

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memorable for everyone attending.” Memorable indeed. In fact, one of the most memorable events for Simon was organising a Nigerian wedding. “The chillies we were asked to cook with were so hot, our chefs had to wear gloves and masks when preparing them.”

DO’S AND DON’TS OF PLANNING YOUR PERFECT WEDDING “Don’t ask family and friends to deal with the reallyimportant tasks” says Simon Preece. Wise words indeed.

Auntie Jean might be a dab-hand at whipping up the lightest scones, but a wedding cake is an entirely different proposition. No bride wants to end up with a soggy bottom on her wedding day, so it’s worth investing in a professional service. And, with the number of high-quality independent bakers rising faster than Mary Berry’s soufflés, there are plenty to choose from.

Do take out wedding insurance. There’s the recent story of the bride who handed her 150-year old wedding dress - a hand-made, family heirloom - into a dry-cleaner which went bankrupt. The story went viral on social media and was eventually picked up by the BBC. It had a happy outcome as the bride and her dress were eventually reunited but it does illustrate the need to take precautions.

“Don’t dismiss a venue because there’s nowhere picturesque to take wedding photos” is the advice from professional photographer, Peter Lawson of Its Photographic. Some venues have naturally beautiful surroundings such as Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club and Kirknewton Stables but what about others? “There are some great wedding venues,” said Peter. “But it sometimes takes a creative eye and a bit of imagination to pick out a romantic spot for that perfect shot.” A graveyard wouldn’t be the most obvious place for a wedding pic, unless of course you were the bride of Dracula but Peter came up with the goods. “The wedding was at Kirkliston Bowling Club which, apart from the bowling green, has no grass nearby.”

This time Peter took the bride and groom to the nearby graveyard and found a beautiful old, stone wall across the road – another romantic backdrop. Or take the Almondvale Suite at Livingston FC as an example. How do you find somewhere other than the pitch to find a bit of grass? “I took the wedding party for a short stroll behind the stadium to the River Almond” said Peter. “The surroundings were beautiful. I’ve now taken wedding pictures there for quite a few couples.”

So, what’s the most unusual wedding picture Peter has taken? “It has to be the one of the bride on the Clydesdale horse wearing a beautiful white dress…and red Doc Martens! Every picture I take is special but that one is definitely unique.”

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“Unforgettable” Breathtaking venues, incredible food, and an attention to detail, all add up to making your wedding day the most memorable and special occasion you could wish for.

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JENNY’S BACK!

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Morning appointments also available Call

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THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH

FAITHFULNESS AND LOYALTY We live in times dominated by social media so what is the place for these possibly dated values? Being loyal and faithful to others are acts of love and are instantly recognised as such by the other person, and they engender feelings of strength and confidence in both of us. For ourselves, we will be rewarded with trust and confidence from others. But who should we be loyal to these days?

With family we need to maintain confidence and trust in relationships. Unfaithful acts such as cheating in finance or unfaithfulness are devastating. Even small acts like flirtation, or revealing private or intimate information can be very damaging.

A loyal friend will be by your side through good times and bad. Do you stick up for a friend when you hear something about them that is not true or could damage their reputation? Would they stick up for you?

In a good work situation both employers and employees should be able to expect loyalty and faithfulness from one another. ‘Speak well of your company because you are part of it!’

Allegiance, fidelity, trustworthiness, reliability, truthfulness.

Not words that we hear often through social media, but they are still foundational to relationships, particularly the ones that matter to us.

Thought for the Month is contributed by Pat Banfill, Pastoral Assistant, St Mungo’s Church, Balerno & Livingston www.stmungos.org

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Tai Chi Movements for Wellbeing 8 week course Thursdays 4th May-22nd June 2017 6.30-7.30pm or 8.30-9.30pm at Juniper Green Parish Church Suitable for all (standing or seated) A specially developed sequence of movements derived from Tai Chi which promote physical and emotional wellbeing.

For further information and to book a place contact Judi

t: 07716 830905

e: tmwedinburgh@hotmail.com

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Gerry Aitken Painter and Decorator Juniper Green

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Call James for free and friendly advice, a no obligation quote or to book your personal appointment at our window and door showroom.

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MONEY MATTERS

YOUR PENSION – NO IT’S NOT! If you have an Individual Personal Pension administered by one of the large insurance companies, you do not own it. It is owned by the Trustees of the insurance company.

Strange as it may seem this is very beneficial.

Advantage: This means that when you die your pension is not counted as one of your assets and hence is not liable to Inheritance Tax (IHT).

Disadvantage: It also means it does not feature in your will and hence your executors do not decide which of your beneficiaries should benefit from any lump sum left in your pension at the time of your death.

Solution: You must complete an “Expression of Wishes Form”, sometimes called “Death Benefits Form”. You can get a solicitor to arrange this for you but they will charge a fee. Alternatively, your Insurance Company will have a standard form at no cost.

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A word of warning however. Not all pension providers will actually include all the flexibilities that George Osborne included in his “pension freedom” legislation in 2015.

Therefore, the pension holder may be required to transfer to another provider or plan to attain certain benefits.

Additionally, anyone holding a Section 32 Buyout Contract or a Retirement Annuity Contract should be aware that these are considered as part of the estate and are therefore subject to inheritance tax.

Pension legislation can be particularly complicated so as always independent financial advice should be sought.

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by Personal Money Management. This month’s piece written by David Henderson BA, DipFA

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0131 477 1167 Fully stocked & fully trained professional Locksmiths 24 hours a day www.1stcall-locksmiths.com

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Currievale Plumbing Plumbing & Drainage Services Emergency call outs Professional & reliable service Family business, over 15 yrs experience All plumbing work carried out

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Claylands Cottage Cattery ...for contented cats

Established in May 2006, we provide first-class holiday accommodation for up to 35 feline guests.

Single and double cabins, as well as large cabins for families, each comprises an upper sleeping area (heated in winter) with an exercise run below.

A collection and drop-off service is available Fully licensed and insured

Proprietors: Pam and Bill Clark Phone: 0131 333 1636 Email: mail@claylandscottagecattery.co.uk Off Claylands Road, Newbridge, EH28 8LZ Conveniently situated near the airport.

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PUZZLES

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Solution in the April edition of konect ACROSS: 7. Stylish (13) 8. Talking (8) 9. Remove (4) 10. Soaked (7) 12. Attacks with knife (5) 14. Crawled (5) 16. Scratched (7) 19. Female sheep (4) 20. Ten hundred (8) 22. Support (13) DOWN: 1. Wealthy (4) 2. Sculpture (6) 3. Motors (7) 4. Protrude (5) 5. Accompany (6) 6. Achievable (8) 11. Slinging (8) 13. Dicken’s character (7) 15. Type of gun (6) 17. Presume (6) 18. Mixes (5) 21. Zero (4)

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VISIT WEST LOTHIAN

EMERGING FROM HIBERNATION IN WEST LOTHIAN! Spring is most definitely on the way. With a (slight) change in the weather, it is time to start looking out for the daffodils, little lambs and of course lots of fun activities for all the family in West Lothian!

With 2017 being the VisitScotland Year of History, Heritage & Archaeology, and spring beginning to blossom, it’s the perfect time to start exploring West Lothian’s historic past. Why not take a trip to the iconic Linlithgow Palace, birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots or Scotland’s finest stately home – Hopetoun House, both of which were featured in the highly acclaimed TV series ‘Outlander’. Or enjoy a visit to Almond Valley Heritage Centre, where you can learn about West Lothian’s shale mining industry whilst revelling in a whole heap of fun activities for all the family.

Perhaps you’d like to try something a little bit different in West Lothian this spring. If you are up for a challenge take a visit to Escape - the new, fun, challenging live exit game in the centre of Livingston. Your team must solve

Annet House Museum (Linlithgow) Presents

Antique, Vintage & Collector Fair Queen Margaret Hall, Blackness Road, Linlithgow EH49 7JA 18th March 2017 - 9.00am - 4.00pm

Entry £1

An Auctioneer from Ramsay Cornish (Edinburgh) will be onsite for valuations from 10.00am - 2.00pm

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many puzzles, riddles, brain teasers and identify clues, using only your powers of observation and problem solving, do you have what it takes to escape?

Look out for our new West Lothian Visitor Guide 2017/18, which will be appearing in schoolbags & leaflet racks soon!

For the latest on all the great things to see and do in West Lothian please visit: www.visitwestlothian.co.uk Facebook: VisitWestLothian Twitter: @teamwestlothian

Breakfast Monday - Saturday

Lunch & Dinner Every day Lunch & Dinner Every day Chef’s Special every evening

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Chinese Night Saturday 18th February - Tasting Menu Thursday 30th March Valentine celebration - 6 courses Limited spaces, taking bookings now Live jazz music £50 pp Limited spaces, taking bookings now Sunday Carvery 12-6pm

2 courses £14.95 3Sunday courses £18.95 Carvery 12-6pm Kids portions available Booking essential 2 courses £14.95 3Mother’s courses £18.95 Day Special Carvery Kids portions available Booking Free glass of wine for everyessential mother!

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FOOD & DRINK

s d a e r B t s a F

“Letters of Note” compiled by Shaun Usher gave me the start for this month’s notes. The first letter in this fascinating collection - ranging from Crick’s letter explaining DNA to his schoolboy son to Elvis Presley to President Nixon - is from Queen Elizabeth II to Eisenhower sending him “her” recipe for drop scones.

We have a long tradition of making scones, flatbread, griddle cakes, farls, potato cakes and bannocks. The hissing as they cook gives the descriptive name of Northumberland’s contribution to the tradition, Singin’ Hinny. The fall-back for country people who grew their own grains and had to be sparing with their use of fuel, scones or oatcakes could be cooked on a griddle on the fire. They get the best from local low protein wheat, barley, oat or rye flours and don’t need yeast, kneading or long baking. They are nutritious, quick and easy to produce and make a meal with soup or stew. Scotland is justly proud of its contribution to the tradition, exporting oat cakes all over the world.

Scones are very widely claimed as local food all over Britain. But the fame of farmer’s wife Mrs MacNab of Ballater has lasted since the 19th century. Even Queen Victoria and her guests made a path to her door for scones of “perfect lightness”. Speed and lightness in handling are the secret.

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MASTER SCONE MIX From “Great British Bakes” by Mary Anne Boermans.

Doubled or tripled her standard dry scone mix can be frozen in bulk and used for small batches of fresh scones.

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225g plain flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 60g butter 30g sugar Milk, sour if you like

METHOD Sift the dry ingredients and add the butter; blitz in a food processor or rub to fine bread crumbs by hand. Tip into a large bowl and using a round-ended knife mix in the milk to a soft dough.

Turn out onto a floured surface and make into a round. Cut into 6 wedges. Brush with milk and bake 12 minutes or so, till coloured on top.

SWEET VARIATIONS • Orange and sultana: add 40g fruit and 15g candied peel • Lemon and Blueberry: 40g fresh blueberries+ 15g candied lemon peel • Date and walnut; 40g chopped dates + 15g chopped walnuts • Date and lemon: 40g dates + 15g candied lemon • Orange and cranberry: 40g dried or fresh cranberries + 15g candied orange • Ginger and lemon: 40g chopped crystallised ginger + 15g candied lemon • Apple and cinnamon: 50g chopped eating apple + 1 teaspoon dried cinnamon SAVOURY VARIATIONS Leave out the sugar. Add 40 or 50g of the main flavour, and 15-20g of the second.

Cheese and herb (1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley, chive or fennel); Breakfast: chopped cooked sausage + red Leicester; Chorizo and Pesto; Cheese and Spring onion; Cheese and Apple; Bacon and Cheese; Peanut butter: crunchy peanut butter.

The monthly recipe and food notes are contributed

by Anne Pinkerton. Anne is a local cook who believes that everybody can enjoy seasonal food and can have pleasure preparing meals for their family and friends.

THE QUEEN’S DROP SCONES • • • • • • •

4 teacups plain flour 4 tablespoons sugar 2 teacups milk 2 eggs 3 teaspoons cream of tartar 2 teaspoons bi-carb 50g butter, melted

METHOD Sift dry goods together. Beat eggs, sugar and about half the milk together. Add the liquid little by little to the flour. Use a bit more if the mixture seems very stiff. Fold in the melted butter.

Enough for 16! I halved the quantities and we had lots for seven, hungry, after a winter walk.

The Queen omitted how to cook the scones in her letter. But heat a heavy bottomed frying pan.

Butter or lightly oil the surface - it should smoke slightly. Drop tablespoonful of batter on to the pan and cook till bubbles show. With a palate knife, turn the pancakes and cook the other side. It might take a couple of times to get the temperature correct but don’t worry, the batter is very forgiving and traditional amounts of jam and butter will make a tea time feast.

Mrs macnabs scones • • • • • •

450g plain white flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 scant teaspoons cream of tartar 50g butter 1 egg, well beaten 300ml butter milk or sour milk ; use ½ teaspoon of lemon juice to “sour” fresh milk

METHOD Heat the oven to 220oC. Sift the dry ingredients twice. Rub in the butter (use food processor or hand blender). Stir in the egg then the milk. Stir till dough collects in one lump. Turn onto a floured surface and knead lightly and quickly till smooth.

Tear off small pieces and form into round shape.

DO NOT roll out. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes till just coloured. Split and eat with butter and jam - or whatever you prefer.

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USEFUL INFORMATION

WHAT’S ON | BALERNO

LIBRARY INFORMATION

SATURDAY 4TH MARCH

BALERNO LIBRARY

Big Fairtrade Event Balerno Parish Church Halls. 10am until 12 noon.

Craft stalls, coffee, homebaking and kids’ activities.

Dean Park School’s 2017 Fairtrade Competition winners’ prize presentations. All very welcome.

1 Main Street, Balerno, EH14 7EQT: 0131 529 5500 E: balerno.library@edinburgh.gov.uk

SATURDAY 11TH MARCH

Balerno Farmers’ Market Main Street (Pedestrianised), Balerno 9.00am – 1.00pm WATER OF LEITH CONSERVATION TRUST EVENTS To book call 0131 455 7367 or email admin@waterofleith.org.uk Geological Walk with Beverley Bergman, Edinburgh Geological Society The geology of the Water of Leith forms the foundation for its character, shaping it into an important source of both water power and building stone. This walk in the Dells will provide an opportunity to see many of its geological features including Carboniferous sedimentary rocks, glacial features and fossils, as well as the site of Redhall Castle.

Walk of up to 2 miles, mainly on paths. Wear warm clothes and walking boots or sturdy shoes.

Meet at 2pm at the Water of Leith Visitor Centre.

Booking essential! £2 for members, £5 for nonmembers.

SPRING CHILDREN’S EVENTS VENUE: Water of Leith Visitor Centre - Booking essential! £5 per child, accompanying adult free.

Tuesday 4th April, 2.00pm - SURVIVE!!

Water, food, shelter and fire are the keys to survival.

Learn new skills from our wild leaders!

Thursday 6th April, 2.00pm - RIVER DIPPING Join us IN the river for this favourite activity!

Tuesday 11th April, 2.00pm - MUD!!

Wear your wellies because it’s going to be squelchy as we explore mud - and yes, that means pies and faces!

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OPENING TIMES: Mon & Wed: 1- 8pm | Tues & Fri: 10am -5pm | Saturday: 10am-2pm.

CURRIE LIBRARY

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

RATHO LIBRARY

6 School Wynd, Ratho EH28 8TT. T: 0131 333 5297.

E: ratho.library@edinburgh.gov.uk Find us on Facebook, Ratho library OPENING TIMES: Mon & Wed 1-8pm | Tues, Thurs & Fri 10am-5pm | Sat 10am-5pm. Regular events at Ratho Library (for fortnightly and monthly events please contact the library for this month’s dates): Knit and Natter: Every Monday 2-4pm Book Group: Every second Wed 2-3.30 Glitzlit Girls’ Group: Every Wed 5.45-6.30.

Book Bug: Rhymes and songs for parents and under 5s every Thursday10.30-11.00. Stories and crafts for 5-7 year olds every Thursday 3.30-4.30.

Adult colouring group: Alternative Friday 10.30-12.00pm.

We are happy to arrange computer courses for beginners and learning how to use E-Books on demand.

BALERNO VILLAGE SCREEN Friday 24th March, 7.30pm Captain Fantastic (15) Saturday 25th March, 2.30pm Pete’s Dragon (PG) Saturday 25th March 7.30pm Hunt for the Wilderpeople (12A) VENUE: St. Joseph’s Church Hall, Balerno Tickets: www.balernovillagescreen.com Programme and timings subject to change.

TO INCLUDE YOUR EVENT HERE, PLEASE EMAIL EDITOR@KONECTDIRECTORY.CO.UK OR CALL 07854 492638

CLUBS & CLASSES

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

BALERNO Wildfire Explorer Scouts Meet in Balerno High School. Fridays 7.15 - 9.15pm. 14 – 18yrs.

Contact: Gordon Simpson 0131 477 3116.

Email leaders@wildfire-explorers.org.uk

DadZone

At St Mungo’s Church, Ladycroft. Saturdays 9 -10.30am for Dads and male carers and their 0-4 year olds. Toys crafts, refreshments.

Dates for 2015: 29th August, 12th September, 17th October, 31st October, 28th November and 12th December. All welcome. For more info email balernodadzone@gmail.com or search Facebook for the online group.

Balerno Monday Club

Non-denominational club for over 55s. Our meetings are held in St Joseph’s Centre at Balerno Parish Church at 2pm on the first and third Mondays of the month from September to May. Different speakers, activities and outings each session, please contact the Club for syllabus details.

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

Adult daytime swim club

Balerno High School - Contact Balerno Community Education Office on 0131 477 7733 for more info.

Pentland Art Club

Meet at Balerno High School Art Room Every Thursday 7.30-9.30pm Demonstrations, speakers, work evenings; All mediums; New members welcome. Please contact 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

Balerno Community Centre Every Friday 7pm-9.30pm. New members welcome.

Free tuition on pipes or drums Phone 0131 4495133.

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 Village Nursery

Balerno SWI

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

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

Kids Knit – NEW! Award-winning knitting classes for 5-11 year old boys and girls.

Mondays 3:30-4:30pm Balerno Scout Hall, and Wednesdays 3:404:40pm Molly’s Cafe, Juniper Green. Booking is essential, please email sarahstanford@knittingforall.co.uk for more information.

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CURRIE Knit Night – NEW!

A fun, informal knitting class for adults, Mondays 7:309:30pm, Riccarton Inn, Currie. £6 on the night, all abilities very welcome, please contact Sarah at sarahstanford@ knittingforall.co.uk for more information.

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

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 Andrew 07876567552.

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

Baby Group

Currie Library Thursdays 2.00 - 3.30pm Come along for an informal tea or coffee and chat with other parents and babies. 50p per week.

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

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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.

Currie Badminton Club

Currie High School. Monday nights 7.30-9.30pm from September to April. Players of an intermediate standard and above welcome. Details at curriebadminton.wordpress.com or email curriebadmclub@gmail.com

Pop up Family Church This meets from 3-5pm on the last Saturday of the month in the Gibson Craig Halls except June,J uly, August and December.

Children of any age are invited to attend (with an adult of any age!) and share together a fun family time of games, crafts, stories, songs and snacks. Contact Easter 449-4719 or the Church Office 451-5141.

JUNIPER GREEN Kids Knit – NEW!

Award-winning knitting classes for 5-11 year old boys and girls. Mondays 3:30-4:30pm Balerno Scout Hall, and Wednesdays 3:40-4:40pm Molly’s Cafe, Juniper Green. Booking is essential, please email sarahstanford@knittingforall.co.uk for more information.

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 John Mendum (453 3202) if interested.

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OTHER AREAS Potter Around

Art and craft studio at Overton Farm, Kirknewton EH27 8DD Drop in anytime for ceramic painting and decopatch or have fun playing with clay. Book both adults and children’s parties in a wide range of arts and crafts. Open the first Tuesday of each month for those who prefer evening. Book into one of our many workshops including candle making, potter’s wheel, felting, jewellery and glass fusion. Regular classes include oil painting for both adults and children and our Kids Art Club on a Friday afternoon as well as the Warhammer Club on a Saturday afternoon. We take commission for painted pottery and artwork and we have a gift shop selling hand made items from jewellery through to art. Look out for our summer workshops running for children through the holidays. For more information call 01506 238961, email chat@potteraround.co.uk. www.potteraround. co.uk www.facebook.com/PotterAround

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Susan Douglas Pilates

Ratho Community Centre Mon 5.55pm – 6.55pm. See www.douglaspilates.co.uk

Ratho WRI

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

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.

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50 Plus Group

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

Scouts

All meet at the Community Centre, meeting times are as follows: Beavers: Tuesdays 6.30pm - 7.30pm (age 6-8) Cubs: Fridays 7pm - 8.30pm (age 8-10.5) Scouts: 7pm - 8.45pm. (age 10.5-14)

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

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ELECTRICIAN MC & Co Electrical 47 A&A Electrical 48 MT Electrical 48 Spark Electrical Solutions 42 Sykes Electrical 24 ESTATE AGENT Blair Cadell 3 FENCING/GATES S & D Fences 19 FINANCIAL SERVICES Personal Money Management 46 FITNESS - PERSONAL TRAINING KM Fitness 38 FLORIST Vicky’s Flowers 33 The Flowerhouse 32 FUNERAL DIRECTOR Porteous 2 GARAGE DOORS Max’s Garage Doors Ltd 52 GARDEN & LANDSCAPING CS Gardening 17 D Greaves 17 Green Thumb 63 GARDEN BUILDINGS Champfleurie Estate Ltd 23 Woodford Timber 21 GARDEN CENTRE Riccarton Garden Centre 19 GOLF CLUB Baberton Golf Club 47 Kingknowe Golf Club 4 HANDMADE GIFTS Ligneum Designs (Back Cover) 64 HAIRDRESSER Hairtech 32 Tony Harper Hairdressers 34 HOUSING DEVELOPER CALA Homes 35 HEALTH & WELLBEING Iyenga Yoga (Maureen Clark) 16 Judith Rintoul Tai Chi 40 Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation with Mandy Robertson 36 Shaw Healthcare 41 Transforming Me 4 HEATING SERVICES L & S Heating 22 IRONING SERVICES Ironing Aid 45 JOINER GK Wilson Joiner 47 Jack Watson Joiner 27 R McNeill Joiner & Glazer 48 Adriatik Sula 48 Keir Hardy Joinery 25 KITCHENS Ian Merriman Ltd 10 Create Enhanced Spaces Ltd 42 Ken Dunton 27 Ekco 15 LETTING AGENT Cornerstone Letting Agency 11 LOCKSMITH 1st Call Locksmith 48 West Lothian Locksmith 24 LOGS Hardwood Logs 45 MOBILITY Ableworld 37 Med -Ecosse 39

MOTORHOME (HIRE/SALE) Motorhome Hire Scotland 10 Motorhome Escapes 6 MSP/MP Gordon Macdonald MSP 54 OPTICIAN Clear Vue Optician 36 OVEN CLEANER The Clean Team 13 PAINTER/DECORATOR Alistair McLellan 26 Brushstrokes 26 Gerry Aitken 42 Mark Reece 26 David Lane 26 PAVING Alpine Paving 18 Edinburgh Paving Company 18 PET SERVICES Claylands Cattery 51 Happy Scampers 50 Walkin ‘n’ Woofin 51 Milrig Boarding Kennels 51 PLASTERING Alexander Aitken Plastering 27 PLUMBING SERVICES Bill Reid & Son 27 Currievale Plumbing Services 48 Jim Gladstone 22 Shandon Plumbing 22 Weir Plumbing 48 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Cleaning and Maintenance 17 RESTAURANT Al Borgo 56 Grey Horse 55 ROOFING Dell Roofing 47 Fairmile Roofing 49 Thomson Roofing Services 28 TAKEAWAY Pentland Fry 56 TAXI Capitla Cars 6 TIMBER PRODUCTS Woodford Timber 21 TREE SURGERY Delisle Tree Surgeons 18 Maxwell Tree Care 19 UPHOLSTERER James Erskine Interiors 45 VET ICR Vets 50 Pentland Veterinary Clinic 51 WEDDING SERVICES Honeycomb Films 33 WEDDING VENUE Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club 30 WINDOW CLEANING Tag Cleaning 17 WINDOWS Andrew James Windows & Conservatories 43 Double Glazing Repairs 22 Four Seasons 7 R McNeill Joiner & Glazer 48

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