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hen there is so much going on that I feel helpless in the face of – war, hunger and the many challenges in day to day living – my interviews with local people for the charity features in Konect uplift me. They help focus on the incredible kindness, care and resourcefulness of people quietly doing their bit right here to make things better, one life at a time. Based at the Port of Grangemouth and looking after a large minority of workers whom we absolutely depend on, mostly without giving them a second thought, the Mission to Seafarers Scotland is one such organisation; see the article on pages 8-9. The celebrations for Union Canal’s 200th anniversary promise to be a lot of fun this month. There are various points along the canal you can join in - see pages 44-45 for details. The other What’s On event is on page 41, an invitation to the Big Lunch at Campbell Park in Colinton. Thanks for reading Konect and supporting local businesses and organisations. As ever, let me know what you think!

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THIS ISSUE Charity: Mission to Seafarers.............................8 Health: Massage for expectant mums......... 14 Local Environment: Splish Splash................. 18 Money Matters: Equity release....................... 31

Puzzles.................................................................. 34 I  food: All kinds of teeth.............................. 38 Wine tasting: The Wine List............................. 39 Recipe: Cardamom Rose Cocktail............... 40 Community: Pesticide-Free Balerno............. 42 What’s On: Flotilla200....................................... 44

Clubs & Classes................................................. 46

COVER IMAGE: The Union Canal - Flotilla200, see pages 44-45.

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Rev Tim Tunley, Port Chaplain at Grangemouth

95% of goods imported into the UK arrive via sea transport. There is a huge but invisible army of essential workers on the ships keeping the global shipping industry going, and as a rule we hardly give them a second thought. Based at the Port of Grangemouth, Linlithgow resident Rev Tim Tunley is Port Chaplain for a charity dedicated to the welfare of people who work on ships – The Mission to Seafarers Scotland. I visited him at the docks just before he was going aboard a ship, to find out why there is a need for such an organisation and to learn more about it.

“Seafaring is a unique lifestyle which can be isolating and difficult. For young cadets in particular, launched in to an adult world - and an unusual one at that – finding themselves cut off from family and friends by long tours at sea is challenging,” Tim explains. They can go many months at a time with poor or no internet, other communication challenges and conditions which are often less than ideal.

“Our mission is about making life easier for seafarers, to look after their welfare and to simply be a friend, whatever their needs are,” says Tim. Besides emotional support and a listening ear, the mission provides practical help. Tim can find himself in the local Asda with a shopping list for things like Toblerone, crisps or other treats that have been requested; getting takeout pizzas or even, if there is time, taking crew to visit places of interest while the ship is in dock. During covid, crews have not been able to go ashore so the chaplaincy is the only link with land. “We go on board the ship when it docks, introduce ourselves and hang out with the crew in the mess to see what they need most.” The most frequent request relates to help with communication – getting phone cards 8 | BALERNO

that work here, top-ups and so on. The irony of helping crew members often half his age with their phones and tech isn’t lost on Tim! But they are usually desperate to communicate with home and loved ones, so it sounds simple but supplying phone cards and top-ups at cost means a priceless call can be made.

“We’re providing Ukranian sailors with free phone cards and top ups at the moment. They have no idea what’s going on back home - they can’t even go back home - and are finding it very difficult to communicate with loved ones. Since 14.5% of the world’s seafarers are Ukrainian and Russian, there is a huge number in this situation at the moment. Another 25% of the world’s seafarers are Filipino, and they are often supporting family members back home financially. “We provide Tagalog literature – whether or not they read it, it doesn’t matter,” says Tim, “it’s the gesture, the fact that someone cares enough to provide something in their own language while they are so far away from home and isolated.”

On one occasion group of young Filipino seafarers asked if Tim could take them to McDonald’s. So after sitting in the Grangemouth McDonald’s chatting for a couple of hours, he couldn’t help asking – “Why here?” Why, the other side of the world with so much to explore, would you want to visit a McDonald’s? The answer was, “When the McDonald’s in Manila changes the menu, the McDonald’s in Grangemouth changes; it’s the best way of feeling close to home.”

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The origins of the charity are in a mission set up in 1836 by a minister in Bristol, England, who was struck by the loneliness and spiritual needs of seafarers. It developed into a worldwide organisation providing practical and emotional support to seafarers: worldwide day and night, 365 days a year, regardless of nationality, rank or gender. Mission to Seafarers Scotland is part of the worldwide organisation, but independent in that all money raised here is spent here. There are over 90 ports in Scotland, and at Grangemouth Tim boards around 60 ships per month. Alongside him a team of 20 local volunteers help with ship visits and running the Mission to Seafarers Centre – a building at the docks where crews are welcome for free wifi, hot drinks, games rooms and other facilities. All volunteers are accredited by the Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB). “We are the only people on board the ship who are not there for money,” Tim explains. “We have a good relationship with the shipping companies and senior crews, and are grateful for the support of Forth Ports.”

Tim has been Port Chaplain here for 12 years. He trained as a minister in the Church of England, which presented a challenge when he wanted to move to Scotland, as he could not transfer to a Church of Scotland parish church. So when the opportunity came up in the Episcopalian chaplaincy at the Mission to Seafarers Scotland he jumped at it and clearly still loves the work which is varied, challenging and makes a huge difference to the (mostly young) seafarers they help. “While the Mission is church-based, it’s a general support service combining counselling and practical help. The only question we ask is, ‘What is it like to be you today?’” he explains. Seafarers are an invisible army without whom worldwide logistics would grind to a halt. Often overlooked and undervalued, many are at risk of loneliness, mental health issues and fatigue, to name just a few of the challenges they face. Thanks to Mission to Seafarers Scotland, when they arrive at the Port of Grangemouth they are assured of a warm welcome and an unconditional offer of much-needed help and support.

Can you help?

The Mission to Seafarers Scotland relies almost entirely on donations to keep the service going, and is always grateful for any donations to support their work. If you would like to make a donation, or complete a challenge or fundraiser on behalf of the Mission, please use the JustGiving page at www.justgiving.com/missiontoseafarersscotland All donations are much appreciated. If you are interested in volunteering with the Mission, please contact the Rev Tim Tunley on 07581 625941

For more information please visit www.mtss.scot or on Facebook @MTSS Mission to Seafarers Scotland is a charity registered in Scotland, No. SCO41938

This article was written by Helen-Jane Gisbourne after visiting the Rev Tim Tunley at the Mission to Seafarers Scotland, Grangemouth Docks. Helen-Jane is the editor of Konect magazines. @KonectMagazines

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Pregnancy can be an exciting journey for women as they eagerly await their baby’s arrival, but alongside the joys of a new baby’s development come many changes to the mother’s body, placing increasing amounts of pressure on her joints, ligaments and organs, often leading to discomfort and pain.

This time of physical and emotional change can therefore be a challenging one for expectant mums, but fortunately massage can be a wonderfully beneficial treatment in helping to prepare the body for the changes that occur during this special time, promoting a healthy, happy pregnancy and easier labour and recovery.

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In addition to the many physical benefits of massage in releasing tension in the muscles and easing pain and discomfort, it can also be a wonderfully relaxing experience for both mum and baby, as endorphins released by the mother during the treatment are passed onto the baby, having a soothing and calming effect. Massage also helps to stimulate the circulation, helping to relieve tired and aching legs, and delivering essential nutrients to all of the organs in the body, especially the placenta, helping to feed and aid the healthy development of the baby. If you’re in the second or third trimester of your pregnancy, and would like to find out more about the many benefits of massage for both you and your growing little one, feel free to get in touch and I’ll be happy to help. This article was contributed by Sophie Louise, The Therapy Room, Woodhall Road, Colinton. See www.sophielouisehealth.com

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LOCAL ENVIRONMENT

As I was pushing the definition of local when talking about the Isle of May (I just love puffins!) I’m bringing it as close to home as possible now, right to my back garden! During lockdown 1.0, when we had that glorious weather I thought it would be good to provide the birds with a water source and my attention was turned to an old frying pan, which had lost its stick. In the interest of being sustainable, and not buying something new I excitedly filled it with water and put it out on the grass.

the house, which might otherwise end up in the bin and you will be rewarded with daily entertainment! Just remember to keep it topped up with clean water (birds have no bathing etiquette) and remove any layers of ice in the winter. Your visiting birds will thank you for it.

Like a moth to a flame, the birds flocked to it (pun very much intended) and they’ve used it for drinking, and having a wee bath ever since. Within the first few weeks, the juvenile starlings descended in their usual mob like fashion and took over. They were having a blast! Furiously splashing around, there was water everywhere. It was incredibly entertaining to watch and ever since, it’s frequently visited by sparrows, blue tits, and magpies who are all grateful for some water on a hot day.

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Apply for grants now The Community Chest will be opened again this month, providing grants of up to £500 to local organisations for projects seen as of benefit to the local community.

The Chest is administered and funded jointly by Currie Balerno Rotary and the Balerno Village Trust (BVT) with support from CALA Homes. Applications can be made up to the end of May and November each year for consideration in June and December respectively. The Chest has made grants in response to a wide range of applications – from Brownies, Scouts and Air Cadets, from junior football and basketball clubs, from tennis clubs, from schools, from Currie Community Centre and Riding for the Disabled, from a dementia support group, from environmental projects and more. Since its introduction the Chest has supported organisations in Balerno, Currie, Juniper Green, Colinton, Kirknewton, Ratho and Wester Hailes. Institutions and organisations in those areas are now invited to make applications with a closing date of 31st May. Information about the Community Chest and how to apply can be found on the websites of Currie Balerno Rotary and the Balerno Village Trust at www.cbrotary.org and www.balernovt.org.uk

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I  FOOD

How much of your day has to do with food? Thinking about it, buying it, preparing it, fretting about the fats or carbs in it, savouring it, dealing with leftovers, daydreaming about more food … I realised a long time ago that I was fairly consumed with what I consumed! Some people eat to survive. For others, like me, thoughts of breakfast get us out of bed in the morning!

All kinds of teeth

When I eat out with my friend Christine she looks at the dessert menu first. And it’s only after she has chosen her pudding that she settles on a main dish. It’s as if she knows she has to have a hot meal because she is an adult, but she only really cares about the sweet treat afterwards. As for a starter, she is not really bothered. I remember someone asking me once if I had a sweet tooth. “Honey,” I replied, “I have all kinds of teeth!” And it’s true. I think that must be the definition of a “foodie” – we love everything (or almost everything). I can get excited about nachos, brownies, paella, carrot cake, carbonara, cheesecake . . . It does not matter whether it’s sweet or savoury. However, if I compare myself to Christine, I realise that savoury foods usually win when I have to make a choice. If I’m looking at a menu and deciding on two courses, I would normally go with a starter – something like breaded mushrooms and garlic mayo, or grilled halloumi with chili jam or bruschetta drizzled with pesto. Only occasionally do I depart from this: when a restaurant is known for its wonderful desserts; when a friend has chosen something sweet, and begs me to split it with her; or when cheesecake (and I mean proper cheesecake) is on offer. There are other clues that my “sweet tooth” is not the dominant one. Of the two big-name 38 | BALERNO

colas, I prefer the one that’s not so sweet. Do you know which one I mean? I like dry white wine. In fact, I really don’t care for sweet drinks at all. That orange-coloured fizzy drink – a source of national pride – tastes like liquid bubble gum to me! I like dark chocolate, rather than milk. And, as for white chocolate … what’s that all about? My husband doesn’t eat cookies, biscuits or brownies. I have met other guys who are similar. In fact, at one point in my life it seemed to me that it was primarily women who like such things, not men. But since then I’ve met many males who regularly enjoy such treats (seemingly guiltlessly!) and many women who don’t seem to be at all tempted by them. So there goes that theory.

What about you? Are you like me: you just like everything? Do you prefer savouries to sweets? Or are you more like my friend Christine, choosing your dinner courses backwards? If you have an obvious preference, what do you think made you that way? It’s something to chew over.

I FOOD 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. @KonectMagazines

WINE TASTING

We recently spent a night at the beautiful Loch Melfort Hotel, a country house in Argyle. The views were spectacular. As the sun set we relaxed with a glass of one of my favourite Champagnes, Taitinger NV. We went to dinner and delighted at the menu which featured local produce, game and seafood. The menu was truly mouthwatering! The wine list was extensive and varied and I was really excited to be handed it. Looking at the wine list, I can picture where the grapes were grown, how the wine was matured and the difference between French oak and American oak. In the past, prior to starting my wine education and learning to taste, the wine list was intimidating! My selection was made on price; not too cheap, not too expensive firmly middle of the road with little thought to quality or style.

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If you are handed the wine list and are not sure which wine to select, ask the waiter for advice. Remember, they want you to have a great experience in the restaurant and will be happy to point you to the right wine to pair with your food. My husband and I both had venison and I selected a red Burgundy. I made my selection based on the fruit character of pinot noir, the structured tannins that give the wine its beautiful texture and earthy notes typical of French red wine. For breakfast I had kippers and was very happy not to have to select a wine to pair! The monthly wine tasting column is contributed by Joanne Frette. Joanne lives in Juniper Green with her husband and three children. For wine recommendations, reviews and details of future tasting events, please go to swirlsipsocialise.com

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RECIPE

Cardamom Rose Cocktail Chefs and Mixologists have been using petals to add extra flavour and appearance to their dishes and drinks for a long time, but you’d be surprised at how many edible flowers you can find in your own garden. If you’re in any doubt as to whether or not a flower is edible – DON’T EAT IT! NEVER use flowers that have been treated with pesticides

Pick early in the morning when it’s cool and store flowers in a sealed container in the fridge until use - Best fresh but most will keep a couple of days.

A few favourites:

• MARIGOLD - The flowers have a citrus taste, making them ideal for adding to salads, sandwiches or seafood dishes. • NASTURTIUM - The flowers have a peppery flavour similar to watercress and add a spicy touch to salads. Try them combined with cream cheese in canapés. • ROSE - As a general rule if a rose smells good, it will taste good and roses are very high in vitamin C. Crystallised petals or flowers make attractive cake decorations. • VIOLA - With a wide variety of colours they have a lettuce like flavour and make a good decorative addition to salad or to garnish desserts.

Cardamom Rose Cocktail: • 50ml of gin • 10ml lemon juice • 20ml of rose syrup • 25ml of grapefruit juice

Rose Syrup:

• dash of bitters • soda water to top up • 1 Cardamom pod

• Combine equal parts sugar and water and gently bring to boil • Sprinkle a handful of petals directly into the syrup and steep • Strain into an airtight bottle • It should keep for up to two weeks in the fridge

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PESTICIDE-FREE LOCAL ENVIRONMENT We are delighted to update Balerno and other communities that the City of Edinburgh Council (CEC) have confirmed Balerno will be Pesticide Free for weed control in 2022.

We are thankful to CEC for listening to Balerno residents who wish to prioritise health and the environment. This year CEC are also willing to support communities outside Balerno who do not want harmful pesticides used for weed control - where they live, work and play. This is a great opportunity to make positive environmental change where you live and improve health in your own community protecting people, pets and planet.

The council will use safe alternatives and manual methods citywide in communities that request no glyphosate and support the initiative. Balerno’s Environmental Volunteer Weeding Group will start up soon for 2022. To support the entirely voluntary initiative we kindly ask that if you are able, you safely take ownership of the small strip in front of your property. This helps us focus on helping other residents, main roads, car parks and public areas.

WAYS TO HELP • Manually remove the small amount of weeds outside your own home when and if appropriate • Help your less-able neighbours • Volunteer • Lend the use of your brown bin to volunteers • Contact the group with ideas!

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Seagull Cruises are back! But…. The Ratho based canal charity Seagull Trust Cruises has restarted its trips for people with special needs, but is struggling to provide the pre-Covid level of service. After two years of no sailings on the Union Canal the Trust has lost some crew volunteers. As Chairman David Mieras explains, the boats are ready and are beginning to welcome back familiar faces.

“As the bookings increase, which we hope they will, we need more volunteers to keep sailing. Ideally we aim to operate seven days a week, two or more times a day. Some crew members moved on and there are now vacancies.”

He is confident that the trips are safe for both crew and clients “Safety measures are already in place. We know many have missed coming out with us, so we want to meet that demand. We also look forward to greeting new organisations, groups or individuals who would benefit.” The charity relies on donations to cover costs and operates solely using trained volunteers.

“It’s an important social service but it’s also enjoyable - meeting people and learning new skills on our lovely canal.” adds David. If you’d like to volunteer (training is provided) or can offer a donation then contact David on 0131 445 2022. If you’d like to book a trip then contact Carole on 07511 055 081.

2022 marks 200 years since the Union Canal was completed. To celebrate, a huge flotilla is planned for the weekend 20th22nd May, and everyone is invited to take part – both on the water and on the banks.

“Flotilla 200” will commence from both ends of the canal, with boats mustering at Lochrin Basin in Edinburgh and at the Falkirk Wheel, before setting out along the canal in each direction. They will converge on the Saturday afternoon at Manse Road Basin in Linlithgow, one of the original stabling and staging posts, where there will be an early evening celebration including BBQ & musical entertainment. There are various muster points along the way, giving everyone an opportunity to get involved in the festival atmosphere on the banks, as well as allowing you to join the flotilla on the water if you wish to at a point closest to you. EVENTS INCLUDE:

Best Dressed Boat - Decorate your boat to reflect the 200 Theme or events from the last 200 years. There will be numerous prizes/ categories with the awards being presented at The Linlithgow Muster on the evening of 21st May.

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Originally built for transport as the industrial development of Scotland took off, the canal is a masterpiece of engineering which had a relatively short life as industrial infrastructure, as railways and roads started to take over in the decades after it was completed. It has been through periods of disuse and neglect, before being revitalised, mainly through volunteer activity, to the wonderful leisure facility that we enjoy today. It’s good to pause and look into the history of the hard labour that went into cutting the earth in the first place - many years before powerful machines could help.

Canal diggers – navigators – or “navvies” as they became known, in central Scotland were Irish immigrants and Highlanders lured by the prospect of steady work. They worked on canal projects all over Scotland, following the work from project to project. The Union Canal, 31.5 miles long between Edinburgh and Falkirk, was dug in just 4 years between 1818 and 1822. No accommodation was provided for the workers by the canal proprietors; they had to find lodgings and make do however they could. At either end of the canal in Edinburgh and Falkirk it wasn’t too difficult to find lodgings, but in between there was little or no accommodation to be found, and the families had to accompany the wageearner. A newspaper at the time reported: “Along the banks of the Union Canal certain edifices have been erected which strike the traveller with no little astonishment. These are huts erected by Irish labourers upon some few vacant spots of ground belonging to the canal proprietors and are pointed out to strangers on the passage boats as great curiosities. Each, of course, is more wretched than than another, and presents a picture of squalid poverty which is new to the people on this side of the Channel. One of them, with the exception, perhaps, of a few sticks, is composed entirely of rotten straw; its dimensions would not suffice for a pig-stye.” @KonectMagazines

Flotilla200 is organised by Scottish Waterways for All, working in partnership with Scottish Canals and numerous other organisations. This article was written by Helen-Jane Gisbourne with information taken from flotilla200.live and scottishcanals.co.uk. Photos provided by and used with permission of Scottish Waterways for All.

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SPORTS, HOBBIES, LEARNING, SUPPORT GROUPS & MORE... JUNIPER GREEN BOARDGAMERS - Family and kids friendly board-game group open to all. Come join us to play all sorts of board-games. Children are free with any adult (£3/adut) Meetings every 2nd Friday 6pm to 9pm see boardjg. co.uk for details of contact eric@ boardjg.co.uk PENTLAND CALEDONIA PIPES AND DRUMS - Pentland Caledonia Pipes and Drums are looking for new members, players or learners. We teach pipes and drums free. We meet in Balerno Community Centre every Friday 7pm - 9.30pm. You can find us on Facebook. For information call Deeanne on 07885 612583. JUNIPER GREEN TENNIS CLUB This small friendly LTA affiliated club in the heart of Juniper Green is open to all to join. There’s an extensive junior coaching programme, as well as adult coaching and social sessions. For membership check out our website: clubspark.lta. org.uk/JuniperGreenTennisClub/ and follow us on Facebook www. facebook.com/junipergreentennis. We look forward to welcoming you! EH FITNESS - Range of exercise and strength classes for all fitness levels. Pre & Post Natal and strength & conditioning specialists, fat loss coaches and Qualified Nutritionists. Face to face and online Personal Training, online group programmes that can be done from home. We aim for progress not perfection and educate every step of the way for sustainable, long lasting results. 16 classes per week, see www.ehfitness.co.uk or download our free app EH Fitness Edinburgh. SEASONAL, PREGNANCY, AND POST-NATAL YOGA CLASSES in your area with Linda Keys - My classes are genuinely inclusive of all bodies and levels of experience. They can support you in getting in harmony with the seasons, and help bring a sense of balance and connection. Please see my website for up-to-date class info, and use the contact form if you have any questions about beginning or returning to a yoga practice. www.lindalovesyoga.co.uk PILATES, YOGA, STRENGTH & FITNESS CLASSES - AT PRIME SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPY & PILATES - Large timetable of classes for all abilities, led by instructors who use their expertise and care to support well-being and challenge fitness. Classes are held upstairs in our welcoming Pilates & Yoga studio and downstairs in our gym at 46a Bavelaw Road, Balerno.

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Please visit: www.primesportsphysio. co.uk to book classes. Email: hello@ primesportsphysio.co.uk for more info. PiYo - Yoga + Pilates + Non-stop Movement = Stretch + Strengthen + Sweat! All in ONE workout!! All abilities welcome. Live! Classes Tuesday 9am Balerno Scout Hall. Virtual! Classes (Zoom) - Monday & Wednesday 19:30. For further details see Facebook. com/HeidiMacdonaldFitness PARACISE - Low-intensity, gentle exercise class (45 min) with NO floor work. Suits those who find regular fitness classes too demanding, or those returning to exercise. Wednesday @ 10:45 in Balerno Scout Hall. For further details see Facebook.com/ HeidiMacdonaldFitness or email heidi.instructor@gmail.com BALERNO ART CLUB - This club suits children who thrive by being creative and individual. Online learning will focus on technique, pencil work and colour. Outdoor classes will be a visual appreciation of colour, depth and nature through pencil and other mixed media like watercolours. We encourage individuality and celebrating being your own true artist. First class is a FREE trial. E: balernoartclub@gmail.com T: 07591990020 Instagram: @everychildisanartist_ BALERNO DANCE FITNESS - This class suits children who like to be active, whilst having fun. Online learning will focus on musicality and learning dance routines to your the children’s favourite music within the comfort of your own home. Outdoor Dance Fitness can enjoy the benefits of having more space outdoors in nature, whilst learning Dance Fitness routines together as a group. First class is a FREE trial. E: balernoartclub@gmail.com T: 07591990020 Instagram: @everychildisanartist_ To include your Club or Class, please email details, up to 75 words, to editor@konect.scot Not-for-profit groups are FREE. There is a small charge for businesses. See konect.scot for information.

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