MARCH 2019
PLUS: MONEY MATTERS, HEALTH & BEAUTY, CLUBS & CLASSES, and MUCH more inside! The monthly community magazine for Balerno, Currie, Juniper Green, Baberton & Ratho
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elcome to the March issue of the Konect. It’s so good to see the first signs of spring out and about, and to be able look forward to the clocks going forward at the end of March. If you’re keen to get those spring cleaning and decorating jobs done around the house or to make a start on the outdoors jobs, try and use local businesses to help you whenever possible. The local charity piece this month is an appeal from the Edinburgh charity The Rock Trust, who are looking for people in the area who could make their spare-room available as stop-gap accommodation for young people who find themselves in need of emergency overnight accommodation. Turn to p8 for more information, and if you or anyone you know may be able to help, do get in touch with them. This year is a special one for me as it’s the 10th year of publishing, and we’ll be celebrating plenty! We’re holding a fundraising Spring Ball in May in aid of the School Bank West Lothian. All the details are on p48 of this magazine, so if you’re looking for a glam night out in aid of a good cause, we’ll be delighted to see you! All our usual columns plus a new column from Suzanne Green (Notes from a Small Village). I hope you enjoy the magazine this month.
P25 Charity: Nightstop.......................................... 8 Health: Physiotherapy – Could It Help You?...............................................................14 Interiors: Spring Tips...................................23 Technology: Stop the Scammers.............25 Feature: Stranglehold of debt...................36 Money Matters..............................................37 Notes from a Small Village.........................39 Puzzles..........................................................42 What’s On......................................................45 Recipe............................................................46 Clubs & Classes..........................................51
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Nightstop:
“It can be the one thing that saves them from sleeping on the streets” Sometimes, a meal and a bed for a couple of nights is all that is needed to help a young person get back on track. Or at least to stop them from sliding into homelessness. Nightstop, a programme delivered in Edinburgh by the Rock Trust, provides just that via the homes of volunteers hosts in the city who make a spare room available for up to 14 nights for a young person who, for various reasons, needs emergency accommodation. “We receive referrals for a whole range of reasons,” says Mark Fieldhouse, Nightstop Development Worker with the Rock Trust. “We help young people who find themselves in crisis, in many cases due to breakdown in family relationships. They need safe, friendly accommodation while we help them work on longer-term
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solutions.” Whilst there is a good number of host families in Edinburgh, more are needed to cover all parts of the city.
The Rock Trust, established in 1991 in Edinburgh in response to youth homelessness, helps young people aged 16 – 25 by providing advice and support, keeping their education on track, finding work, a drop-in centre in Edinburgh and a range of other services. Nightstop is the emergency element of this, where a young person in crisis can call a helpline and is provided with a safe place immediately, while longer-term supported accommodation is arranged, or until they can return home.
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Emergency hostel accommodation is available in the city, but young people often report negative experiences such as being exposed to drug and alcohol abuse, and other options can be scary and disruptive. A report in 2016 by Depaul UK, the organisation which set up the Nightstop programme, reported that young people “experienced very dangerous situations in their attempts to stay off the streets, including staying with strangers while constantly in fear of assault, lodging with an uncle addicted to hard drugs, going to all-night parties with predatory men or suggesting ‘sleepovers’ to school friends simply to find a place to stay.” By staying in a host’s home instead, they are much more likely to get the time-out and breathing space that they need in a safe environment, and to move on to a positive resolution to their issues. Emily’s story: When Emily was 16 her living circumstances were “not the best,” and she says when her mum kicked her out of the house she went to the council. The council put Emily in touch with the Rock Trust who arranged a host for her. The first evening “the hosts knocked on my door and asked
if I was hungry, and if I wanted to eat in my room or with them. I went and sat at the table. They had good banter. It was good. I tried to help them cleaning up but they said no and for me to sit and rest. ….I stayed 4 nights before going home. While I was there I realised that I’m my own person and needed to stop doing everything for everyone else. I realised that talking to good people makes you feel better and that I wasn’t such a mess up as I thought I was.”
Could you be a host? As a volunteer host, you are fully supported with training and support from the Rock Trust. You provide an evening meal and a bedroom for the young person, and you let them know which parts of the house they can use – just like you would in a normal bed and breakfast arrangement. (They are not at home during the day as they are out in education, work or being supported by the Rock Trust). Your expenses are covered. If you are interested in helping, please see www.rocktrust.org/nightstop/ or email admin@rocktrust.org. Host families are needed in Edinburgh and West Lothian.
Do you or a young person you know need emergency accommodation? Call 0131 557 4059 The Rock Trust, 55 Albany Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3QY Open Monday - Friday, 8:45 - 17:00. www.rocktrust.org/nightstop The Rock Trust is a charity registered in Scotland, number SCO18708. This article was written by Helen-Jane Shearer after meeting with Mark Fieldhouse and Moreen Watson, Nightstop Development Workers for Edinburgh and West Lothian. @KonectMagazines
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HEALTH
Physiotherapy – Could It Help You? Have you ever tried to explain your job to a seven year old? Children of this age are full of questions and when asked recently what it is I do at work I tried to explain that Physiotherapists help people who are sore to get better and to move properly. This got me thinking about the history of my Profession. History - The Society of Trained Masseuses was founded by 4 nurses back in 1894 to protect their reputation from those who used the word “massage” as a euphemism for entirely different services! This group grew and then merged in 1920 to become the Chartered Society of Massage and Medical Gymnastics. 1920 was also the year that the society gained its Royal Charter and was the first year that men were allowed to join. In 1940, to better reflect the scope of its work, the society became known by its current name – the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or CSP.
The history of the CSP, with its roots in massage and exercise, reflect the core skills of Physios today – manual therapy with “hands on” treatment to stretch and mobilise soft tissues and exercise therapy to improve strength and fitness. Also, a large part we what we do is education on what the injury / problem is with advice both on how to get better and how to prevent it from happening again. We help to maintain good health for people of all ages by promoting recovery after illness or injury, by helping patients stay in work, and by promoting independent living for as long as possible. In addition to core skills, Physiotherapists can gain additional skills such as joint injection therapy, independent prescribing rights and acupuncture. DOES IT WORK? - The answer to that is a resounding “yes”. There have been many 14 | BALERNO
studies that show that money spent on Physiotherapy is both a clinically effective and a cost effective way of helping employees back to work after injury. Rapid access to musculoskeletal physiotherapy reduces time off work and prevents a new problem from becoming a chronic and long lasting condition. The statistics for falls are horrendous with 1 in 3 adults over 65 and 1 in 2 adults over 80 in the UK falling every year. Up to 25% of these falls will result in a serious injury which will cost the NHS approximately £2.3 billion per year. Individual exercise programmes from a Physio have been shown to reduce the incidence of falls by 32%, a huge saving in financial terms but an even more important saving in reduced pain and suffering for the patients involved and their families. Physiotherapists have many skills to help you get better – to reduce pain, to become fitter and stronger, and to have a better quality of life. A lot of information to tell a 7 year old! More information can be found on www.csp.org.uk but if you have a specific question, please call us on 0131-337-5135 and the Physios of McNaughton Physiogrange will be happy to explain if and how they can help. The health column is contributed by McNaughton Physiogrange, Edinburgh www.physiogrange.co.uk
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HEALTH
What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of diseases of the optic nerve. Nerve axons leaving the eye die, causing blind spots in your vision. It is estimated that 2% of the population have Glaucoma. What are the symptoms? The early stages of Glaucoma are generally symptom free. An optometrist can detect the first signs of Glaucoma using a variety of sensitive tests. What is the cause? In around 70% of cases, raised pressure inside of the eye is thought to be the primary cause. However, around 30% of people with Glaucoma have normal eye pressure. Another theory is disruption of blood supply to the optic nerve. What are the risk factors? Family history, ethnicity, age, increased eye pressure, short
sightedness, ocular trauma, vascular disease, migraine, Raynaud’s and high longsightedness are all risk factors. Is it treatable? The earlier Glaucoma is detected, the better the chance of managing it well. The aim of treatment is to slow the progression down, by reducing eye pressure. This gives the best possible chance of maintaining good sight. Where can I find out more? The International Glaucoma Association have an excellent website: www.glaucoma-assocation.com This article was contributed by Jonathan Jennett of Clearvue Opticians, 60 Bryce Road, Currie, EH14 5LD.
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INTERIORS
If you are up for it and are looking to make the transition from the winter blues into a more bright and airy home; here are 5 spring interior design tips to inspire and get you started. Refresh your wallpaper and paint - An easy way to make a change to your interior design is by refreshing the paint or wallpaper of your homes’ rooms. A fresh lick of paint or injecting some patterns or colour through the use of wallpaper is a great way to give your home a spring update. Nonexpensive options such as standard paints and removable wallpaper mean that refreshing your homes’ wall should be both cheap, and easy. Invest in new window coverings - White crisp plantation shutters look to be 2019’s must have for your home. FSC Certified Basswood plantation shutters are not just environmentally friendly but also provide ideal shading and look fantastic both inside and out! Fresh voile drapes and roller blinds also give a cotton fresh feel to your interior space and enhance light control. Go Vintage - Another on-trend style is vintage interior décor. Whether you own rental properties or are just looking to refresh your family home, going vintage is a bold style statement which won’t disappoint. Everything from cabinets to light fixtures can be sourced from vintage furniture specialists to give your home more of a touch of nostalgic, romantic feel. Get Creative - Getting creative involves a little bit of arts and crafts, and if you enjoy this some ideas include making simple artwork to hang on your walls, or making tabletop ornaments out of recycled materials. Even creating a living display out of old containers and filling it with soil, moss and plants can make a huge difference to your interiors. By tapping into your creative side you can refresh your home at very little cost. @KonectMagazines
Give your Furniture a Facelift - Another spring interior design tip that won’t cost the earth is to give your homes’ furniture a facelift. Ideas include repainting picture frames and window sills, re-upholstering chairs, or giving table and countertops a fresh coat of lacquer or paint.
Whatever your situation, or your tastes and interests, there are literally thousands of ways you can prepare your interiors for spring. Hopefully the five tips above are enough to give you some inspiration to get started! This article and illustrations were contributed by Harvey Bruce Interiors. www.harveybruce.co.uk Williamson’s Garden Centre, Uphall, West Lothian, EH52 6PA BALERNO | 23
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The Stranglehold of Debt In Scotland, the average household debt is around £12,000. Most of us live just one pay cheque away from financial crisis. This is partly because our culture encourages us to live on credit rather than learning how to save.
This is made worse by unscrupulous lenders or Payday Loan companies who give needy customers credit but charge interest at exploitative rates. This is one of the sad symptoms of a consumerist capitalist culture. Locals are justifiably outraged by these sorts of companies. They do not belong in a nation which believes in compassion and justice. Thankfully the Scottish Government are tackling child poverty with new referral pathways which are being created under the Child Poverty Act. These pathways will enable Local Authorities and Health Services to work together. This should mean that vulnerable families can get access to the resources they need by, for example, the location of welfare officers in health centres and hospitals. These Welfare Officers will be able to give advice about Social Security and signpost clients to other services. One of the services available to help people manage unmanageable debt is Christians Against Poverty. Christians Against Poverty (CAP) is a UK wide Debt Counselling charity which has 600 services across the UK. By the time clients seek CAP’s help an alarming 35% of them have contemplated suicide. The shame and feelings of helplessness mean people hide their debt for an average 36 | BALERNO
of 3 years before coming to us or another Debt Advice charity. During this time, the debt can spiral out of control and people can face losing their homes. Research done by the Money Advice Service estimates that only 11% of people struggling with debt are seeking help.
Emma Jackson, Head of CAP Scotland (pictured) says, “We want people to hear that there is help at hand. No-one should face these problems alone, our free, non-judgemental services are available to everyone. CAP can help you conquer the debt mountain you are facing. We will negotiate with creditors and create a budget which will help you become debt free. We don’t pay your debts for you, but rather help you with a payment and savings plans that will allow you to see the light at the end of the tunnel. At head office, our FCA-accredited professionals will liaise with the creditors on your behalf and create a repayment plan which is realistic and manageable. Additionally, locally you will benefit from our teams of debt coaches, befrienders and money education that will help you get your life back on track.” The CAP Debt Centre in Wester Hailes is one of more than 50 services across Scotland. To find out about the CAP services in your area please call our free phone number 0800 328 0006 or go to our website: www.capuk.org. This article was contributed by Penni Brown. Penni lives in Craiglockhart and is the Scotland Promotion & Engagement Manager for Christians Against Poverty. @KonectMagazines
MONEY MATTERS
NEW (ISA) KID ON THE BLOCK I assume that readers of my previous articles are aware one of the best investments is an Individual Savings Account (ISA). There are two types of ISA. A cash ISA where interest will be paid and a stocks and shares ISA where the return will depend on the performance of the underlying investments.
Both these types of ISAs are Income Tax free and Capital Gains tax free but unfortunately they are not Inheritance Tax free, so on your death there may be a 40% IHT tax charge.
you have invested for two years and hold the ISA at death there is no IHT to pay. I would point out that tax rules can change and tax benefits depend on the specific circumstances at the time of your death. Why are you allowed IHT relief?
The AIM ISA invests in companies that qualify for business property relief (BPR). BPR was created to allow family business to be passed on through the generations IHT free but it has been extended to include many AIM companies. The result is if you hold shares in AIM companies that qualify for BPR there should be no IHT payable.
This is a diverse portfolio of AIM shares designed to be held in a special ISA and this offers IHT mitigation.
If you are an experienced investor prepared to take higher risk and your assets are such that you could be affected by IHT you could consider transferring part or all of your existing ISAs to an IHT-free ISA.
The rules are the same as the two previous mentioned ISAs i.e. you can invest up to ÂŁ20,000 in the current tax year and any growth is tax free. The difference is, provided
The Money Matters column is contributed by Personal Money Matters. This month’s column by Dr Peter Marshall.
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I’ve lived in Balerno since 1991, and raised a family here. So it’s home. But Illinois, the American state where I grew up, is also home. I’m a transplant – uprooted from the rich, dark farmland in the Midwest, and replanted in harder, rockier UK soil. At first I wondered whether I would thrive in my new environment. But over the years I’ve adjusted and adapted, while continuing to be myself. I feel at home here, but growing up in a place with different customs means that I don’t always see things in the same way as my neighbour. “I wonder what language that is,” I thought, as I sat on a train headed for Glasgow. It was my first such adventure since we’d moved to Balerno, and I was enjoying it. But the conversation further down the carriage puzzled me. I just couldn’t work out what foreign language the men were speaking.
And then it happened. There came a word or two that sounded a bit like … English. I listened harder. Something else was familiar. I couldn’t believe it. This was English – but not as I knew it! This must be Glaswegian English!
So far I was used to my husband’s Lancashire accent, and also the way people sounded in southeast London. I had volunteered with a charity there, expecting to return home after a year. Somehow I hadn’t registered that cultural adjustment would be involved – so I got hit hard! It was the mid-1980s and life in London was so different from life in West Chicago. Buying fruit and vegetables was a shock. No more leisurely Saturday morning supermarket browsing for me! I wasn’t like my fellow shoppers: smartly dressed women with little wicker baskets on their arm. They marched into the shop like soldiers, demanding “a pound of Coxes” or “two pounds of carrots”. Then they marched out again. @KonectMagazines
And I was cold all the time. Although I‘d grown up contending with bitterly cold winters, it was easy to get warm once I was inside again. But Britain’s damp cold was something new. My coffee and tea intake skyrocketed, and I dragged my duvet round the house with me. Halfway through that first year I met Andy, and the following spring he proposed. I said yes, but there was a provision – even if everyone we knew lived in a fridge, Andy must ensure our house was warm. He agreed. A few years later a job change brought us to Scotland, and Andy remembered our deal. As we looked for a place to call home, I couldn’t understand why he wasn’t interested in Edinburgh’s beautiful old tenement dwellings. “High ceilings,” he said. “It would be very hard to keep these warm enough for you.” We bought a home in Balerno, and a neighbour commented that the bedrooms were “not big enough to swing a cat”. Fortunately, we didn’t have a cat, so I knew we’d be all right. To be continued next issue … Notes from a small village is contributed by Suzanne Green. Suzanne, a freelance writer/ editor, lives in Balerno and writes regularly for Konect. She is married to Andy and they have two adult daughters. BALERNO | 39
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Free Collection & Delivery Service MOTs arranged 73 Station Road, Ratho Station, EH28 8OP
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Claylands Cottage Cattery
BUSTER THE DOG
...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.
www.claylandscottagecattery.co.uk
Alistair Taylor
BVMS MRCVS www.pentlandvetclinic.com
0131 451 5111
• 100% Small animal practice • Modern surgical, medical, x-ray laboratory and dental facilities • 24 Hour Emergency Service 5 Riccarton Mains Rd, Currie, EH14 5PX
Please contact us if you would like your business included in our Pet Services pages. Contacts details are on page 3.
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March THURSDAY 21ST MARCH Lunch Club in Ratho Queensferry Care are launching a Lunch Club for older people. This will be held the third Thursday each month at Ratho Community Centre. Starting on Thursday 21st March at 12noon.To register interest please call 0131 331 5570. SUNDAY 24TH MARCH Concert The Colinton & Merchiston Choir will join with Merchiston Castle School’s Choral Society to present a varied programme. Come to the magnificent setting of the refurbished McEwan Hall in Bristo Square at 7pm to enjoy the 200-strong choir’s performance, including Chilcott’s “A Little Jazz Mass”, Parry’s “I was glad” and Wesley’s “Ascribe unto the Lord”. Admission free. All welcome! SATURDAY 13TH APRIL Greenbank Scout Group Annual Jumble Sale 9.30 am – 12 noon. Four Halls full of bargains! At this annual event, one of the best jumble sales in Edinburgh, they usually have some quality items including baby items, clothing, toys, children’s and adults books – and a huge range of bric a brac, small furniture, adult clothing etc. Teas, coffees, home baking. Admission Adults £2, under 16s free. Greenbank Church, Braidburn Terrace, EH10 6ES. WANT TO INCLUDE YOUR EVENT HERE? COMMUNITY AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT LISTINGS ARE FREE OF CHARGE.
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RBS MOBILE BANK: EVERY TUESDAY The RBS mobile van stops at: • Balerno Scotmid 10:15 - 11:00 • Currie Library 11:15 - 11:45 • Juniper Green Iceland 13:00 14:00 This service is for RBS customers to make cash deposits, withdrawals, bill payments and administer their accounts. It is not a full substitute for a branch but is still useful. For the best chance of it continuing please use it as often as possible. Recent improvements include better access for disabled customers and a new approach for those in wheelchairs. If you are yet to use the service, try it out next time it is in your village.
BALERNO VILLAGE SCREEN FRIDAY 15TH MARCH
• A Star in Born (15) 7.30pm
SATURDAY 16TH MARCH
• The Lion King (U) 2.30pm
SATURDAY 16TH MARCH
• Bohemian Rhapsody (12A) 7.30pm
VENUE: St. Joseph’s Church Hall & Ogston Hall, Balerno TICKETS: www.balernovillagescreen.com and at The Mill Cafe. Programme and timings subject to change.
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FOOD & DRINK
Delicious warm puddings
Mi n i
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& C h o c o la t e e s Ca k
These lovely little citrus cakes take no time to make and are a delicious sweet treat. Ingredients: • 225g unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for greasing • 12 mini chocolate cookies • 225g golden caster sugar • 225g self-raising flour • ½ tsp baking powder • 4 medium eggs, beaten • Juice and zest of 1 orange • 100g milk chocolate, melted, plus extra grated, to serve • Orange slices, to serve (optional)
Tip:
These make delicious warm puddings – instead of leaving to cool and dipping in the chocolate, serve warm drizzled with the melted chocolate and with a dollop of whipped cream or crème fraiche.
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Method: 1. Preheat the oven to 180C, fan 160F, gas mark 4. Use the extra butter to thoroughly grease the holes in a 12-hole muffin tray. Line the base of each hole with a circle of baking paper. Drop a mini chocolate cookie into each hole. 2. Place the butter, sugar, flour, baking powder, eggs, orange juice and zest in a large mixing bowl. Beat with a hand-held electric whisk for 3-4 minutes until smooth and creamy. 3. Spoon the mixture evenly into the holes in the muffin tray. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes until risen, golden and springy to the touch. Cool in the tin for a few minutes then run a small palette knife around each cake to loosen and turn out on a wire rack. Leave to cool completely. 4. Dip the top of each orange sponge in melted chocolate and place on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Leave for 30 minutes or until set. Serve topped with grated chocolate and orange slices, if liked.
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Makes 12 Ready in 1 hour, plus cooling and setting
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To celebrate 10 years in publishing, and to raise funds for the School Bank West Lothian, we would love you to join us.
Date: 31st May 2019 | Venue: Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club Drinks reception in the cocktail bar 7pm Three course meal, entertainment*, raffle and auction For further information please see www.konect.scot/charity-spring-ball-2019 Tickets £65 | table of 10 £600
springball@konect.scot *Entertainment will include Scotland’s foremost mentalist, Drew McAdam and music by Snakeskin Shoe Review
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BRIDGE COLUMN
March
There’s plenty to see and do in March in West Lothian...
The West Lothian Variety Show takes place at Howden Park Centre on Sunday 17th March from 14.00. Celebrate talent of all ages across West Lothian, with performances from young and old all coming together to present an afternoon of music and theatre. Tickets are just £5 so don’t miss this fun event for the whole family. Also at Howden Park Centre, for the adults amongst us, the hit comedy “Dirty Dusting” on Wednesday 28th March is a hilarious, feel good comedy sure to have you laughing out loud. For the kids, a Teddy Bears Picnic at Almond Valley always goes down a treat! Afternoon tea costs £9.95/ adults and £4.95/kids. Bring along your favourite teddy bear, doll or soft toy! In Linlithgow, on the 6th April join the Linlithgow Arts Guild for a concert of Violin and Piano featuring Lana Trotovsek and Maria Canyigueral. The award multi award winning pair will be at the Academy Theatre from 19.30 for an evening of musical excellence. If you’re thinking ahead to sunnier times, tickets are on sale for two festivals. Party at the Palace returns, featuring a line-up of Wet Wet Wet, Deacon Blue, KT Tunstall to name a few. Also, new this year at Jupiter Artland, following on from the success of Romanti-Crash, “Jupiter Rising” will take place in August. Don’t miss out on the chance to secure your tickets for both of these events as they’re sure to sell fast. The new Visit West Lothian website has recently launched. With a completely refreshed appearance, updated venue listings and a comprehensive What’s On section, it’s the one stop shop for finding out what to see do in West Lothian. Follow us on social media to stay up to date with the latest attraction information: www.facebook.com/VisitWestLothian www.twitter.com/SeeWestLothian www.instagram.com/VisitWestLothian 50 | BALERNO
Tricky Bidding Conundrum
You are sitting East holding this: K J 6 4 2 4 K 9 4 3 K Q 6 Dealer South passes. Your partner East bids 1 . North overcalls 1 . You bid 1 . South passes. Partner bids 2 . North passes. What is your next bid? There are several (semi) plausible answers, but which is best? SOLUTION 1. 2 is best. If partner bids 3 , follow with 3 . 4th suit forcing. Partner will likely bid 3NT with something in hearts. 2. 3 NT is a good pragmatic solution if 4th suit forcing is not in your repertoire. 3. 3 . Showing support for partner’s good club suit. 4. 5 . My bid and not a good one (having no aces) despite seeming justified by the Losing Trick Count, which may explain why it went down giving us a bad result on that board. (Apologies to partner.) 5. 3 . Not a good bid because it suggests a diamond shortage. Many thanks to professional Douglas Piper for his help in solving this puzzle. The Bridge Column is contributed by John Samson. John is a member of the Pentland Bridge Club and the Balerno Bridge Club. Feedback to jsamson23@hotmail.com with heading ‘Konect – Bridge Column’.
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CLUBS & CLASSES
SPORTS, HOBBIES, LEARNING, SUPPORT GROUPS & MORE... BALERNO NEW HULLABALOO Music classes for babies and toddlers with their carers. At Hullabaloo the focus is on having lots of fun with colourful props, toys and musical instruments. Through favourite songs and rhymes, children will develop early musical skills including a sense of beat, rhythm and pitch. Fridays 9.30am (term time) Balerno Scout Hall. E: info@mcmillanyoungmusicians. co.uk W: www.mcmillanyoungmusicians. co.uk/hullabaloo YOUNG@HEART For older people in Balerno, Currie and Juniper Green. We meet at 10am on a Tuesday at the Ogston Hall, St Joseph’s centre, Main St, Balerno for some gentle exercises then tea and coffee break. We then have various activities. Cost £2 per week for the tea and coffee break and £15 a year for membership, paid in 2 instalments. For more information please contact Mary Laing on 0131 449 3523 or email me on yackadoo@hotmail. co.uk for more information. BALERNO PARISH CHURCH Come and be part of the heart of the community which meets every Sunday at 10 am in the Main street www.balernochurch.org.uk HAILES SWIMMING CLUB Galas, coaching and development lessons for 7-15 year olds at Balerno, Currie, and Forrester pools. For further details contact membership@ hailesswimclub.co.uk ST MUNGO’S BALERNO Come be part of our vibrant church community which meets every Sunday, 10.30am @ Balerno High School www.stmungos.org PIYO LIVE! Pilates + Yoga + Nonstop movement. Stretch, Strengthen & Sweat all in one workout! Tues 9am in Balerno Scout Hall and Thurs 8pm in Balerno Community Centre. Contact Heidi on 07982 205111 or heidi.instructor@gmail.com WILDFIRE EXPLORER SCOUTS Meet in Balerno High School. Fridays 7.15 - 9.15pm. 14 – 18yrs. Contact: Gordon Simpson 0131 477 3116. Email leaders@wildfireexplorers.org.uk
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BALERNO MONDAY CLUB Non-denominational club for over 55s. Our meetings are held in St Joseph’s Centre at Balerno Parish Church at 2pm on the first and third Mondays of the month from September to May. Different speakers, activities and outings each session, please contact the Club for syllabus details. 51ST PENTLAND SCOUTS (BALERNO) Beavers, Cubs, Scouts Various evenings, Balerno Scout Hall. Contact John Henderson on 07941 637262 CURRIE RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB Malleny Park - Minis (P1-7) Sundays 10.30am - 12pm. Contact 0131 449 2432 www.currierugby.org PENTLAND CALEDONIA PIPES AND DRUMS Balerno Community Centre - Every Friday 7pm-9.30pm. New members welcome. Free tuition on pipes or drums Phone 0131 4495133. BALERNO VILLAGE NURSERY Balerno Community Centre Available 8am - 6pm, 5 days a week. Preschool play from age 2 years. Breakfast / Afterschool Club up to 8 years. Full or part time childcare . Call 0131 451 5756 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 449 2101. SLIMMING WORLD ❤ ❤ ❤ Lose weight eating the most delicious food - yes you can! Classes at Balerno Bowling club, Thursdays 5.30pm. Contact Denise on 07934 823024. PENTLAND ART CLUB Meet at Balerno High School Art Room - Every Thursday 7.30-9.30pm Demonstrations, speakers, work evenings; All mediums; New members welcome. Please contact E Thomson on 0131 333 4662. PENTLAND FLOWER CLUB Drama Studio, Balerno High School. First Friday of the month at 7pm (excluding January, February, July and August); Visitors and new members are always welcome. Contact Lis Daly on 0131 442 2146.
CHILDREN’S SWIM SCHEME Balerno High School. Tues, Wed and Fri pm; Sat and Sun am. Contact Balerno Community Education Office 0131 477 7733 for more info. COMPASS PLAYGROUP Dean Park Primary Pre-School Centre. 2-5 years, wide variety of activities. Mon to Fri (school term time only) 8:55-11.40am. Early Drop Off, Lunch Club and Transfer Service to Dean Park Nursery. Afternoon sessions available for Pre-school children. Call 0131 449 4530 (during opening hours) for more information, or email info@compassplaygroup.com BALERNO BABY AND TODDLER GROUP Balerno Parish Church Hall. 3 Johnsburn Road, Balerno, EH14 7DN. For children 0-5 years and their carers. Term-time Thursdays 9.30 - 11.30am. BALERNO PARISH CHURCH GUILD Balerno Parish Church New Hall. First and third Wednesdays (commencing October) at 7.30pm. Varied syllabus with many interesting speakers; Tea/coffee is served at the end of the meeting. New members and visitors warmly welcomed BALERNO FOLK CLUB Held on the last Tuesday of each month in Balerno Bowling Club . Doors open 8pm; Evening begins 8.20pm; Guest artist on stage at 8.30pm; Members and guests welcome. For further info contact Morag Dunbar on 0131 449 5014 or John Stirling on 0131 449 3456. BALERNO SWI Balerno Community Centre 7.30pm. First Tuesday of every month (except July & August). We usually have a speaker but we also have “in house” evenings; There is usually some business to be discussed and we enjoy a “cuppa” whilst chatting; New members or visitors welcome, just come along MINIS @ST MUNGO’S Group for babies and toddlers with their carers on term time. Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10 - 11.30am in St Mungo’s church building, Ladycroft, Balerno; All welcome. For more information see www.stmungos.org IN THE DITCH QUILTERS Balerno Community Centre. Monthly workshops covering different quilting topics, third Wednesday of the month from 7:15pm. Annual membership £24.00. Contact Maureen Murray on 0131 336 0053 for further details.
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BALERNO ...cont. GIRLGUIDING Rainbows on Monday evenings. Full information and meeting times can be obtained from Edinburgh Head Quarters on 0131 225 4154. PALM CAFÉ St Jospeh’s Centre, last Tues of the month 2.30pm4pm. A social group cafe for people with dementia and their carers, for informal support and information. Serving the communities of Balerno, Juniper Green and Currie. For more information contact Kay Latimer 0131 449 6186 or email kaylatimer@btopenworld.com BALERNO PARISH CHURCH Come and join us for regular all age worship on Sunday mornings at 10am followed by refreshments in St Joseph’s. Check www. balernochurch.org.uk for all other events and worship information. THE MILL CAFÉ A community café run mainly by volunteers in the St Joseph’s Centre at the heart of Balerno. Open Tuesday-Friday 9.30am-2.00pm serving teas, coffees, homebaking and snack lunches. (Times may vary during school holidays)
CURRIE DEPEVAK EXPLORER SCOUT UNIT 45 Lanark Road West, Currie, Wednesday 7.15 – 9.15pm IRISH DANCING Currie High School, Fridays 5.30pm. Come and try a free class at our beginners group. For boys and girls from age 3. Contact Audrey 07952 159227 Fallon Academy of Irish Dance for more info. SLIMMING WORLD Lose weight without feeling hungry. Come and join us every Wednesday at 7:30pm in Currie Community Centre. Contact Kim 07921 380711 or kimkenny2011@gmail.com HAILES SWIMMING CLUB Galas, coaching and development lessons for 7-15 year olds at Balerno, Currie, and Forrester pools. For further details contact membership@ hailesswimclub.co.uk CURRIE COMMUNITY CENTRE 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.
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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 The club is played at the Gibson Craig back Hall on a Monday, 1.30pm. For more information contact the Chairman on 0131 449 3527. COFFEE AND CRAFT Currie community Centre Mon 7-9pm. Bring your own craft and share your knowledge and experience with other crafters and perhaps learn something new. All welcome. £1 per person per night. AIR CADETS 2463 (CURRIE & BALERNO) SQUADRON Forthview Crescent. Mon and Thu 7-9.30pm. 0131 449 7449 for more info. CURRIE PLAYGROUPCurrie Baptist Church Hall. Preschool play from age 2 years - Mon-Fri, 8.45 11.45am (term time) £6.50 per child per morning - Wraparound and Lunch Club for children attending Currie Nursery. Wrap around £5.00; Lunch club £2.00. See www.currieplaygroup.co.uk 42ND PENTLAND SCOUT GROUP (CURRIE) Forth View Crescent, Currie. Cubs Monday 6.15 – 7.45pm. Call Fee 07771 370748. Scouts Monday 7.45 – 9.15pm. Call Ross 07729714445. Beavers Friday 6.30 – 7.30pm. Call Sharon 07810 201680. www.42ndpentland.scoutsites.org.uk THE OCTAGON CLUB For Adults with Special Needs and Learning Difficulties Meets in Gibson Craig Hall, Lanark Road West, Currie, 7 9pm on Wednesday Evenings from mid September until June for table tennis, snooker, badminton, table games, “tuck shop” etc. Contact Terry Maloney 0751 466 4292 CURRIE & DISTRICT LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY Meetings Mondays at 7.30 in the Gibson-Craig Hall in Currie - Visitors welcome; For further information contact Douglas Lowe on 0131 449 4349 or douglaslowe51@btinternet.com
BOYS BRIGADE - 65TH EDINBURGH (CURRIE) COMPANY Gibson Craig Hall, Lanark Road West Currie Anchors (Boys P2 & P3) - Thursday 6 - 7pm Juniors (Boys P4, P5 & P6) Thursday 7 - 8.30pm Company/Seniors (Boys P7 - S6) Sundays 6.30 – 8.30pm For more info email 65edinburghbb@gmail.com or see website 65edinburgh.boys-brigade. org.uk CURRIE BABY AND TODDLER GROUP Gibson Craig Hall - Friday 9.30 - 11.30am (term time only). Adults £2.00; Kids go free. Parents/ Grandparents/Carers/Childminders are all very welcome; Snack provided for the kids and tea and coffee for the adults. Loads of space to play BALERNO AND DISTRICT RAMBLERS Midweek Group meets on a Wednesday at Currie Library Car Park, Lanark Rd West - 9.15am for 9.30am start. Contact M Timmins 0131 449 4525 or A Blyth 0131 629 3644. Saturday and Sunday Group meets at Pentland View Carpark, Currie, at 8.45am for 9am start. Contact E Scroggie on 0131 441 1666. BOOK GROUP Currie Library - First Wednesday of each month at 7.00pm. BEGINNERS YOGA CLASSES No experience needed (18+) - £6 per class Tuesday 8pm at Gibson Craig Hall, Lanark Road, Currie Wednesday 7.45pm at Forth View Crescent Scout Hall, Currie Monday 6pm at St Margaret’s Hall, Juniper Green Monday 8.30pm at Balerno Scout Hall Any questions please contact Monica, email: karmayoga@ btinternet.com Tel: 07986 600432 CORNER CAFE BOOK CLUB At the Corner Cafe, 120 Lanark Road West, Currie. Meet 27th of every month at 7.45. Informal friendly group, all welcome, we read a mixture of classics and popular books. £3 per session. MACULAR SOCIETY, PENTLAND GROUP Group for visually impaired people, 2nd Friday of every month in Currie Library at 2pm. Audio Book Group meets 1st Monday of every month in Currie Library at 2.15 pm. I-Pad tuition group for visually impaired people all other Mondays in Currie Library at 2.15pm. MESSY CHURCH Second and last Fridays of the month from 2-4.30pm in the Gibson Craig Halls. We will meet from the second Friday
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in September until the second Friday in December then from the second Friday in January until the second Friday in June. All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult who stays with them. For further information, contact Louise on 466 3472 or Easter on 449 4719
JUNIPER GREEN NEW JUNIPER GREEN TENNIS CLUB This small, friendly LTA affiliated tennis club in the heart of Juniper Green is open to all. There’s an extensive junior coaching programme and sessions for adults on Fridays throughout the season. Follow us on Facebook www.facebook. com/junipergreentennisclub/ or for membership details etc see www.clubspark.lta.org.uk/ JuniperGreenTennisClub JUNIPER GREEN NURSERY PLAYGROUP Juniper Green Community Centre (Village Hall) 1 Juniper Park Road EH14 5DX. Contact 07948 554889 or see website atwww. junipergreenplaygroup.vpweb.co.uk JUNIPER GREEN BOARDGAMERS We meet 2nd and 4th Friday of the month, 6pm-9pm in Juniper Green Parish Church Hall C - We currently ask for £1.00 per person to cover the cost of the hall (£2.00 non-members - First visit FREE!). Everyone welcome, suitable for kids over 10y/o. Children must be with an adult, and the adult must stay and play too. For more information and dates for this month, please contact Eric (eric@ericonline. co.uk) or find us on Facebook using “Juniper Green Board-Gamers”. 31ST PENTLAND SCOUTS (JUNIPER GREEN) 45 Lanark Road West, Currie Beavers - Wed 6.30pm. Cubs - Mon 7.00pm. Cubs - Tues 6.30pm. Scouts - Fri 7.00pm Contact - Hamish Leal on 0131 449 3288. JUNIPER GREEN SWI Juniper Green Community Centre (Village Hall) 1 Juniper Park Road EH14 5DX. Contact 0131 539 9886. PENTLAND BRIDGE CLUB The club meets at 7pm on Thursday evenings throughout the year to play duplicate bridge at St Margaret’s Court, Juniper Green. Prospective new members are welcome to come along to see if it suits them.
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RATHO RATHO SWI Meet in Ratho Community Centre on second Wednesday of each month (except July & August) from 7pm to 9pm. New members and visitors welcome. Contact 0131 333 4862 for information. RATHO SCOUTS, CUBS & BEAVERS Ratho Community Centre. Beavers: Tuesdays 6.30pm - 7.30pm (age 6-8). Cubs: Fridays 7pm - 8.30pm (age 8-10.5). Scouts: 7pm - 8.45pm. (age 10.5 -14) RATHO RAVERS Ratho Community Centre. Thurs 10am12pm. Exercising body and mind for the over fifties. £3 per class. For more information call the Community Centre on 0131 333 1055. PARENT & TODDLERS GROUP Community Centre Tues and Thurs 10am-12noon. Under 3s. Members 50p, non members £1. For more information call the Community Centre on 0131 333 1055. ART CLUB Ratho Community Centre Tues 7-9pm. Adult Multimedia Club. Members 50p, non members £1. For more information call the Community Centre on 0131 333 1055. 50 PLUS GROUP Varied programme of activities/outings. New members welcome – meet fortnightly at Ratho Community Centre. Members 50p, nonmembers £1. For more information call the Community Centre on 0131 333 1055 SCOUTS All meet at the Community Centre, meeting times are as follows: Beavers: Tuesdays 6.30pm - 7.30pm (age 6-8), Cubs: Fridays 7pm - 8.30pm (age 8-10.5), Scouts: 7pm - 8.45pm. (age 10.5-14) TO INCLUDE YOUR CLUB OR CLASS, PLEASE EMAIL DETAILS TO EDITOR@ KONECT.SCOT CHARITY AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT GROUPS ARE FREE. THERE IS A SMALL CHARGE FOR OTHER LISTINGS. SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION AT WWW.KONECT.SCOT
SOLUTIONS
SOLUTION TO FEBRUARY CROSSWORD
ACROSS: 1. Biting, 4. Agreed, 9. Rubbish, 10.Icons,11.Teeth,12.Lifting,13.Impressions, 18. Develop, 20. Super, 22. Elbow, 23. Execute, 24. Breast, 25. Adapts. DOWN: 1. Bursts, 2. Table, 3. Neither, 5. Grief, 6. Erosion, 7. Design, 8. Philosopher, 14. Movable, 15. Instead, 16. Adverb, 17. Creeps, 19. Lawns, 21. Plump.
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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS
APPLIANCE REPAIRS FENCING, RAILINGS, GATES S & D Fences 34 Appliances of Edinburgh 24 FINANCIAL ADVICE BATHROOMS & KITCHENS Personal Money Management 37 Ian Merriman 27 Splash Bathrooms 7 FIREPLACES/WOODBURNERS Paragon Bathroom Solutions 2 Fireplaces, Stoves and Flues 10 BEAUTICIAN FLORIST Electrolysis by Pamela 4 Juniper Flowers 4 Beauty Therapy by Rhona 18 Vicky’s Flowers 18 Juniper Beauty Room 18 FUNERAL DIRECTOR BLACKSMITH Mark Porteous Funeral D & I Blacksmiths 41 Directors 56 BOILER SERVICES GARAGE DOORS The Gas Engineer 30 Max’s Garage Doors 43 BUILDER GARDEN DESIGN/MAINTENANCE Almond Building Company 31 CS Gardening 35 D Greaves Landscape CAR SALES Gardeners 35 Juniper Green Garage 43 Evergreen Balerno 34 CAR SERVICING, MOT & REPAIR Greenspace Landscapes 32 Balerno Garage 42 West Lothian Garden Ratho Auto Services 43 Maintenance 32 CARPET & FLOORING SALES GARDEN FURNITURE AND Pentland Carpets 11 BUILDINGS Champfleurie Estate 33 CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING GLAZING REPAIRS Aquatec 10 CR Smith 29 DGR Double Glazing Repairs 27 Cleaning Doctor 22 CW Services 10 GOLF CLUB Baberton Golf Club 5 CHARITY British Heart Foundation 11 HAIR SALON Hair Tech 15 CHIROPODY / PODIATRY / Tony Harper’s Hair Studio 19 FOOTCARE Pentland Footcare 15 HANDYMAN We Can Do It 24 COMPUTER/PHONE REPAIRS Simply Fix It 38 HEARING AIDS & SERVICES Worx24 55 ABC Hearing 16 CURTAINS & BLINDS HOMES FOR SALE Blind Design 10 CALA Homes 13 Harvey Bruce 22 IRONING/LAUNDRY SERVICES DENTIST Iron Aid 10 Artis Dental and Implant JOINERY Studio 19 Create Enhanced Spaces 40 No.9 Practice 15 GK Wilson Joiner 40 Jack Watson Joinery 6 DOORS/WINDOWS R McNeill Joiner & Glazier 31 UPVC Doors 7 LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES DRAINAGE SERVICES Beatson’s Building Supplies 6 Currievale Drainage 6 LAWNS DRIVEWAYS AND PAVING Green Thumb Lawn Service 5 Alpine Paving 32 Greenspace Lawncare 34 ELECTRICIAN LOCKSMITH A Robertson Electrical 1st Call Locksmiths 30 Contractor 26 CVC Locksmiths and Security 41 A&A Electrical Solutions 6 D Sykes Electrical 26 MEMBER OF SCOTTISH MT Electrical 31 PARLIAMENT Spark Electrical Solutions 30 Gordon Macdonald MSP 4 ESTATE AGENT MOBILITY SERVICES Blair Cadell Solicitors 12 Ableworld 21 EXTERIOR CLEANING MORTGAGE SERVICES Cleaning and Maintenance 34 Malleny Mortgage Solutions 12
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OPTICIAN Clearvue Opticians
17
PERSONAL TRAINER KM Fitness
20
PAINTING & DECORATING Alistair McLellan 27 Brush Strokes 31 Gerry Aitken 31 Ken Dunton 6 Lane Decor 40 Mark Reece Painter & Decorator 31
PET SITTING/BOARDING Claylands Cottage Cattery
PLASTERING Alexander Aitken Plastering
44 7
PLUMBING & HEATING SERVICES Bill Reid & Son 31 Currievale Plumbing & Drainage 26 Jim Gladstone 41 McLellan Plumbing 26 Owen Gibb Plumbing & Heating 31 Shandon Plumbing 24 Weir Plumbing Heating and Gas Services 41 PUBLIC HOUSE The Grey Horse Inn
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ROOFING Dell Roofing Edinburgh Roofing Services Fairmile Roofing John Brazil Thomson Roofing Services
30 28 41 7 4
RESTAURANT Al Borgo Ristorante 49 Carlyles Bar & Kitchen 47 Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West 47
TAKEAWAY Pentland Fry
TAXI & PRIVATE HIRE Capital Cars
TREE CARE SERVICES Delisle Tree Solutions Maxwell Tree Care
VET & ANIMAL WELLBEING Pentland Veterinary Clinic WEIGHT LOSS Slimming World
49 43 32 35 44 18
WINDOW & GUTTER CLEANING Tag Cleaning Services 32
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