Konect Directory Balerno March 2013 by Konect Magazines

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Balerno, Currie, Juniper Green and Baberton March 2013

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Hello neighbours Welcome to the March issue of the Konect Directory. We can look forward to the clocks changing at the very end of March, and with longer days in view at last it will soon be time to be thinking about the garden and outdoors jobs on the house. As usual, local businesses can supply all the services you need, so do try and support small local traders by checking the Konect Directory first! Mother’s Day is 10th March, so look out for special offers in the pages of this magazine. This month we’ve been looking at the Water of Leith and its mills - specifically the interesting snuff industry which was concentrated here between 1750 and 1850. Congratulations to Angela Dick of Currie who won the crossword competition in the last issue. This month, Riccarton Garden

Contents

Feature Article The Water of Leith 8 60 Second Interview Fiona Byrne 15 Local Walk 26 Pets 32 Food & Drink 44

Centre in Currie is offering lunch for two (up to £15) in their cafe - just perfect if you’re going out to get your garden ready for spring, you could do your shopping in the garden centre and finish off with a complimentary lunch! So don’t miss your chance on this and turn to the crossword on page 42. Thanks for reading the Konect Directory and supporting local businesses.

Helen-Jane, Editor hj@konectdirectory.co.uk 07854 492638 The Konect Directory welcomes contributions such as old photographs, or short articles of local interest. The Editor reserves the right to edit any articles submitted for publication. Children & Family Competitions & puzzles Prize crossword Sudoku Community What’s on Useful information Clubs & Classes Index of Advertisers

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The Konect Directory is delivered to homes in Balerno, Currie, Juniper Green and Baberton. Copies are also left at the library, community centres, convenience stores and various other locations within the area.

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Front cover photograph by Jenny Thomson: Water of Leith

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The Water of Leith

A source of high fashion and clear thinking? By James Thomson

nyone walking along our local river, the Water of Leith, cannot fail to see remains of countless sluices and areas where water driven mills were developed over the years. Today it may not look that significant to the cultural and economic growth of our capital, but the use of this quite modest waterway should not be underestimated. In 1810 the eminent antiquarian George Chalmers, in his three volume ‘Caledonia’, wrote “This is the most useful river of any in Edinburghshire, perhaps in Scotland”. His justification lies with the sheer number and concentration of mills for processing and milling goods of all kinds, and of these few could be more fascinating than the once highly valued milling of snuff. Most people know that snuff is a tobacco powder that is sniffed, but it is also one of the four major tobacco trends that each lasted broadly over a century, as each supplanted the other. In the 1600’s tobacco was smoked in pipes, from the mid 1700’s to mid 1800’s snuff was high fashion, and then we have the heyday of cigars and finally cigarettes - we might even finish off these four tobacco chapters with the final one - the regulations banning smoking, but not snuff as it happens, from many public places. On The Water of Leith, on the 2 mile stretch of water that passes Juniper Green and meets Colinton village, there was once the greatest concentration of snuff mills probably anywhere in the world; five, perhaps six, grinding mills that supplied Edinburgh, Scotland and beyond with a constant supply of the finest Sneeshin – an alternative Scots word for snuff. The earliest snuff mill, at the border of Currie and Juniper Green, was started in 1749 just downstream from East Mills bridge at Blinkbonny where the walkway crosses the river. There may have been one on either side of the river

here and the snuff miller is recorded in the 1842 Post Office directory as a James Watt. Further down was Watt’s Snuff Mill, that remained operating as the last mill until around 1943, sat alongside the old Juniper Green railway station close to Baberton Loan. Just into the neighbouring parish of Colinton was Flemings snuff mill at Upper Spylaw (where the city bypass crosses the Water of Leith) and then almost immediately beyond was the respected Royal Mile tobacconist James Gillespie. Records show Gillespie milled from 1759 right at his riverside Spylaw House and yet another Spylaw snuff mill was situated close to Colinton Church. Gillespie purchased the small mansion and estate of Spylaw, and while he attended to the milling his brother ran the shop; between them they became Edinburgh’s most successful snuff makers.

The demand for snuff was driven by fashion and the rise of Edinburgh as one of Europe’s new cultural capitals – a period known as the Enlightenment. As Scotland had always enjoyed strong links with France, snuff was just one of many fashions that arrived here before they became widespread south of the border. Both Royalty and the Church helped seal the fashion, from Frederick the Great (the

The snuff fashion came and then finally passed but making a lasting legacy from all this milling and sniffing stands James Gillespie who, being unmarried, left his snuff fortune to establish both a hospital for the poor and a school. The school, in the form of James Gillespie’s High School, continues and flourishes to this day.

snuffing king) to our own George III and particularly his consort Queen Charlotte, whose nickname became Snuffy Charlotte. In 1724 even Pope Benedict learned to smoke and use snuff and repealed the papal bulls against clerical smoking. Napoleon Bonaparte’s snuff habit saw him shift more than three ounces a day. Downstream Edinburgh was expanding towards and across the Water of Leith as the New Town, the largest planned city development in the world at that time, created elegance and an escape from the crowded, odorous Old Town. Many meeting places remained amongst the squalor and smells in the old quarters and snuff contributed, in a verse from poet Robert Fergusson’s masterpiece ‘Auld Reekie’ written in 1773, to help dispel the effect : Gillespie’s snuff shou’d prime the nose O’ her that to the market goes, If she wad like to shun the smells That float around frae market cells Note his advice is for the female snuffer, for as many as half of all adults were caught up in the sneeshin craze. The men too were taking things pretty seriously; in Enlightenment circles, the nose was considered as a direct passage to the brain, the seat of Reason. In order to ensure free access to the nose men turned away from the turned-up moustaches and imperial beards of the previous century and began to shave their upper lip.

From Arnot’s History of Edinburgh (1816) ’Gillespie’s Hospital, A commodious oblong building, ornamented with battlements and small turrets, situated on a spot in a direct line south of the castle, was endowed by Mr James Gillespie. He acquired a large fortune by trade in snuff and tobacco, the greater part of which he appropriated to the erection of this Hospital, and a School in the neighbourhood. The one for the maintenance of old men and women, the other for the education of an hundred boys. The right of admission to the Hospital is good behavior and poverty, fifty years of age and upwards, with no allowance from any other charity. The late servants of Mr Gillespie are preferred. Those of the name of Gillespie; those living in Edinburgh and it’s vicinity; in Leith and in the country. And, in case of vacancies, those residing in any part of Scotland. The right of admission to the School is poverty, under six and not above twelve years of age. Place of residence unlimited. The total number in the Hospital is above forty. The surrounding fields add greatly to the pleasure and healthfulness of this dwelling.’

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60 second interview with Fiona Byrne

iona runs Fiona’s House Cleaning Services. She lives in Currie.

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How long have you lived in this area? I have stayed in Currie for 10 years now and I have been running my business for 14 years and have built a good customer base in Currie/Balerno. What do you like about working in the Currie/Balerno area? I try to keep my business local - that way we can keep our costs down to our customers if we are not travelling so far. My ladies that work for me all stay near to Currie and Balerno as well. What do you do when you’re not busy running your business? I am married and have 2 sons so I don’t have much time to myself! I do try and get an hour or so in the gym as it’s the only place that I get some time to myself without being interrupted !! And I forgot to mention my dog keeps me busy as well. One thing you’re looking forward to in 2013? I take every day as it comes! I’ll be happy if 2013 carries on bringing me happiness and my business carries on being successful. And we continue having good health. One thing you couldn’t do without? Without my diary and phone I would be lost! To advertise call Jenny on 07824 469266 or Charlene on 07772 941899

Thought for the Month: Being a parent of teenagers By Pat Banfill

Being a parent of teenagers - not as easy as it was when you were a teenager?

ften parents tell me that they do remember what they were like as teenagers, but it ‘wasn’t like this’! If you’re finding it hard to understand, live with or tolerate your teenager’s behaviour, then you’re in the company of others. Everyone’s family is different so your situation will be unique, but there are some useful things that you can do which will help to keep your relationship with your teenager going, even if it is not the same as it used to be a few years ago. It’s good to take a step back and to try to understand your teenager. They will be trying to communicate something through their words and behaviour and it’s worth asking yourself what that might be and then trying out your understanding with them along these lines... ‘It seems to me that you must be very

cross about something? Could you help me to understand what is bothering you?’ Even if you get an unhelpful answer or no response at least you have shown that you’re interested in them. Another useful tip is to try to catch them doing something right. A well known compliment that you can pay them is when you go into their room, which may be a mess, is to say with sincerity ‘ What a tidy ceiling you’ve got in here, well done!’ It might make them laugh, or it might fall flat but it shows that in your quaint uncool way you are trying to be funny. And don’t give up hope, they will come through adolescence and will be glad of your interest and support one day! Pat Banfill Pastoral Assistant St Mungo’s Church, Balerno www.stmungos.org

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Bridging the Waters By Karen Murray

alking the iconic Forth Bridge is one of those things that many people have on a list of things to do. I have actually walked it a couple of times and believe it or not, I have walked it simply for pleasure - the pleasure of the views, of taking exercise, fresh air etc. However I had not walked the bridge for a number of years so I was quite pleased to discover that my son’s football club was walking the bridge for sponsorship to get new strips and parents were asked to join in. We parked at the Administration Centre car park which you will find by driving past the petrol station on the right of the main roundabout that leads to the bridge. A road runs behind the garage taking you up to the car park - there are even loos if so required! The Forth Road Bridge is one of the world’s most significant long span suspension bridges. With a main span of 1006m between the two towers, it was the fourth longest in the world and the longest outside of the USA when it opened in 1964. The structure is over 2.5km long (so a 5k walk for us) and a staggering 39,000 tonnes of steel and 125,000 cubic metres of concrete was used in its construction. Pretty impressive stuff I am sure you will agree. It is also pretty high so not the walk for vertigo sufferers, but of course its height is part of the attraction of walking over it as you get fabulous views all the way across, most specifically of course of the Forth Rail Bridge (more properly known as simply the Forth Bridge) - the world’s first major steel bridge with its gigantic girder spans of 521m.

Our little gang of ‘footballers’ made their way from the car park, under the subway (bit smelly!) and onto the approach viaduct on the west side of the bridge. We had been warned to wrap up well which is good advice at any time of the year as the wind gusts fiercely and cuts right through you. Your are high up very quickly and looking down at the town of South Queensferry below is an odd experience - the houses like models. As you continue the walk you will see all manner of craft go below - freight, speedboats, yachts and even the odd windsurfer - although not the day we went! To the west side of the bridge you can clearly see the beginnings of the new replacement Forth Crossing. One of its three towers will sit on the Beamer Rock, where a lighthouse is currently visible. The bridge has two main towers to support the majority of its weight and which sport the aircraft warning lights; They are 157.128m above sea level. The middle span of the bridge is probably where you feel the sway of the bridge the most - if you stand still you really can feel it move. This is how it is meant to be however, so don’t worry. The bridge is designed to sway 7.1m in either direction in a 110mile/hour wind! Bridge facts aside, as you near the Northern end of the bridge you can begin to think of refreshment and there are several places to choose from including The Queensferry Hotel on the left, with its fantastic views and viewing area and The Albert Hotel in the village of North Queensferry with its open fire and cosy atmosphere. We didn’t have the luxury of refreshments with the boys as we were on a mission, so

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it was under the subway at the north end of the bridge (not so smelly) and back up to the east side of the bridge for the walk back. From this side you get the best views of the Rail Bridge which really is splendid. Amazingly our guys were not flagging too much for although it is not too long a walk, walking in the headwind makes for hard going and it was most certainly windy. By walking on one side northwards and the other southwards, you get an all round view from the bridge. If you have the time and have not stopped for refreshments in North Queensferry, then South Queensferry is a must. You can lengthen your walk by heading down into the village and viewing the bridges from below while choosing any one of a number of watering holes to rest in.

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For us it was the car park and then home for some preparation before the new football season - enjoy walking the Bridge as it a great walk to do and if you have time to cheer on the under 9 East Calder Colts team as they don their well earned new shirts, they would welcome the support!

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Dean Jones Building Services Specialists in Brick and Stone work

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B EDWARDS TILING SPECIALIST LOCAL WALL AND FLOOR TILER

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March Recipe and Food Notes Tools of the trade By Anne Pinkerton

he home cook doesn’t need to be overwhelmed by the range and expense of kitchen equipment on display in cook-shops and supermarkets. The different materials, colours, endorsements by celebrity cooks and plethora of tools which save labour on unforeseen jobs is confusing. I suspect we all have gadgets deep in a cupboard that seemed essential when we bought them, but which we have hardly used. There are some things which are only needed for special projects, for example cherry stoners and jam pans, but these are not essential for making jam or marmalade; they just make it easier if you do it often.

In the picture you can see some of the much loved and useful equipment I am lucky enough to use daily. I say lucky because everything is kept by me because I like them, they remind me of my Mother, Grandmothers or friends who gave them to me. However there are really only a very few I need to be able to cook where ever I am. Cutting The most important thing is a good knife. In reality the classic cook’s knife with a deep blade and a robust handle will let you undertake any job in normal cooking. It must feel comfortable and balanced for your hand and have space for your knuckles so that when you are chopping you don’t bruise your fingers. It must be easy to sharpen and always be kept as sharp as possible.

It was a wise butcher, old Mr Mitchell, in Kelso who told me that it is better to be cut by a sharp knife than a blunt one - if the knife is sharp you stroke the blade through whatever you are cutting and do not put apply too much pressure whereas if a blunt knife was poorly directed it would cut and bruise you badly. A fine cut will heal more quickly. A properly sharp knife does the work rather than your arm or shoulder. Most knives nowadays are stainless steel. They are easy to clean and cannot taint food as old steel sometimes did. However stainless steel does not take as good an edge as old steel does and one of my best knives is a 120 year old poultry carving knife from a set which belonged to my Great Grandfather. There are knives for special tasks such as carving a joint, boning out a ham or opening an oyster but until you are sure of the style of cooking you enjoy there is no need for more than 2 or 3 good implements in your drawer... oh and a bread knife. Cutting bread with a cook’s knife is a sure way of making it blunt. The only other cutting implement (if you can call it that) I really need is a potato peeler. In the drawer at the kitchen where I worked there were no fewer than 7 different peelers each of which was the favourite of one or other member of staff. The peeler is also perfect for doing carrots, parsnips, neeps and cooking apples. You can also make vegetable ribbons from courgettes and carrots, shave cheese for salads and take the zest off lemons and oranges with a peeler. Mixing vessels These can be made of glass, china, wood, silicon, plastic, metal or almost any combination. Elizabeth David (the cookery writer) advised - chose a bowl you think is two sizes too big for the job, then you will have room for mixing and the greater volume taken up by things when whisked or bulked up by the extra ingredients in the recipe. A friend suggested you should only have bowls you like the look of because working with attractive

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things cheers you on a dull day when you are cooking for the family and the budget is tight. Weighing and Measuring Volume or weight are both means by which you can judge the proper proportions of ingredients. Cup measures are favoured by American and Australian cook books for liquids and dry goods. Old British cookery books all quote imperial measurements. All this is easily coped with if you have a set of scales marked in both systems or if you have old balance scales with two sets of weights. The simplest and cheapest metric measuring device is an empty, clean milk container. Remember that 1 litre of water weighs 1 kilo. You can work it all out from there. However there is also the trusty Tala conical Cook’s Measure, “weights and measures at a glance”, as it says on the device. Marked on the inside are volumes for several staples, sugar, flour, etc. in both metric and imperial and it shows American and British cups and litres. This simple tool will ensure proper proportions for cake baking and help with portion control when cooking pasta or rice. Pots and Pans Cooking vessels are offered in shops in every colour of the rainbow. They are photographed artfully arranged to show the smartest lifestyle in magazines. All this is diverting if you are flicking through glossies in a waiting room but a few, good robust pans suited to your way of cooking are all you need to produce food for the household. Some consideration should be given to the type of cooker you have because if you match the pans to the gas, induction, solid fuel or electric cooker you use you will get the most consistent good results. Buy a few of the best you can afford and like the look of, and check they will fit in your dishwasher if you have one.

strong, the juice seems to get into one’s eyes even more than when you cut them with a knife. Lastly the thing I take with me in my suitcase whenever I go away: The peppermill Black pepper is at its best when freshly ground. Peppermills are not high on the equipment lists of self-catering flats. If there is one it will most likely be one designed for show rather than for milling. The best mechanisms, by far, are those made in France by Peugeot. I am lucky and have two. One was my Mother’s and the other (in the photo) was found in a skip in Edinburgh about 30 years ago. My Mother’s has a wooden body and is now 80 years old and the Edinburgh one has a glass body and was once silverplated. It may well be a similar age. It seems an awful crime to have thrown such a grand thing away especially since it still works really well. I have had other lesser grinders and all have failed and been disposed of, while the old faithfuls carry on. Use your knife and grater for this twist on coleslaw : Orange Coleslaw ¼ small hard white cabbage, sliced very fine ¼ small red cabbage, sliced very fine 2 carrots, grated 1 large orange, peeled with your knife and in segments - no pith or skin. 1 pudding spoon plain yogurt 1 pudding spoon mayonnaise Salt and pepper to taste Combine all the above in a pretty dish or salad bowl and leave aside to let the flavours meld for ½ an hour or so. If you like you can also include ½ a red onion very finely sliced, and some chopped parsley. Wonderful with a baked potato and cold sliced meat with chutney.

A couple of good gadgets A grater and stick blender are both always in my tool kit. The grater to help making pastry and for quick soups and the stick blender for smoothies, soup, breadcrumbs, batters, mashing garlic and ginger and grinding spices. Short pastry is made best while the fat is still cool. Rubbing in with hot hands can make the fat too soft and the pastry heavy. If you grate the butter or fat from the fridge straight into the flour the job is half done for you. Vegetable soup can be ready in half the usual cooking time if the veg is grated because smaller pieces cook more quickly. This is a double bonus as shorter cooking times ensure higher food values in the final dish. Though I should add - grating onions is only for the To advertise call Jenny on 07824 469266 or Charlene on 07772 941899

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The WEAVERS

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Film fever hits Balerno Balerno Village Screen

hen you think of Balerno, cinema and film enthusiasts might not be the first thing that comes to mind, but if you go down to the Ogston Hall you might get a bit of a surprise. In February for example, over 250 villagers turned out to of Michel Hazanavicius’s Oscar winning The Artist – the first screening from Balerno Village Screen. Balerno Village Screen is a new community imitative – a community cinema set up by a group of volunteers in Balerno offering monthly film screenings with free admission. Cinema spokesman Martin Gemmell said: “Balerno Village Screen is a community cinema funded entirely by donations. Our aim is to bring the community together to share in the enjoyment of watching films. We are delighted with the community support so far both in terms of the number of people attending the Artist and also the very positive feedback we’ve had from across the community. We’re really pleased that the whole community has got behind us – this support makes it all worthwhile for all of those involved”. “By making tickets available online, via the Mill Café and via Balerno Post Office the intention has been to try and make tickets available to as a many people in the community as possible”.

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The Screen committee is keen that the project supports the community in as many ways as possible. Already they have been approached about screening The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia to help raise awareness of Dyslexia and other parents group are interested in screening films during the school holidays. For this to become possible, additional funding is required to improve the equipment and funding bids are in with Edinburgh City Council and other organisations to help fund the equipment.

Next up for screening is the award winning Bond film Skyfall and kids favourite Brave. Tickets for March have already sold out (even with a dual screening) with 350 tickets snapped up. Coming next: Saturday 6th April: Matinee: Monster in Paris Afternoon: The Intouchable Evening: ARGO Saturday May 11th: Matinee: Some Like it Hot Afternoon: Singing in the Rain Evening: The Odd Couple For more information about Balerno Village Screen or to register for the latest screenings and booking information, visit www.balernovillagescreen.com, like Balerno Village Screen on Facebook or follow @balernocinema on Twitter.

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Tag Cleaning Services Local window and gutter cleaning service

Established over 30 years Free quotations on request Tel : 0131 449 2807 (Office) Neil : 07711 581 384 (Mob) www.TagCleaningServices.co.uk

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Useful Info + What’s On? March

Balerno Library information 1 Main Street, Balerno, EH14 7EQ 0131 529 5500 balerno.library@edinburgh.gov.uk Opening times Mon & Wed: 1.00pm - 8.00pm Tues, Thurs & Fri: 10.00am - 5.00pm Saturday: 9.00am - 1.00pm Bookgroup - Last Monday of the month, 6.30-7.30pm Bookbug (rhymes and songs for babies and toddlers) – Fortnightly on a Monday, 2-2.30pm Under fives storytime – Fortnightly on a Tuesday, 10-10.30am Currie Library information 210 Lanark Road West, Currie, EH14 5NX 0131 529 5609 currie.library@edinburgh.gov.uk Opening times Mon & Wed: 1.00pm - 8.00pm Tues, Thurs & Fri: 10.00am - 5.00pm Saturday: 10.00am - 5.00pm Bookbug (rhymes and songs for babies and toddlers) – Fortnightly on a Friday, 10-10.30am Bookgroup - 1st Wednesday of the month, 7-8pm Tiger Tales – stories and crafts for school-aged children - Fridays 2-2.30pm The Pentlands Medical Centre 44 Pentland View, Currie, EH14 5QB 0131 449 2142 Friday 1st March Lunchtime Music Hour Edinburgh String Quartet plays Benjamin Britten in the Heriot-Watt Lunchtime Music Hour. 12.30pm, Zero Degrees (Student Union), Heriot-Watt. Free admission. Tuesday 5th March Public Meeting regarding Curriemuirend Park Workshop to be held by the City of Edinburgh Council to enable the local community to discuss future plans for developing the triangular site currently known as Curriemuirend Park, to the north of Viewfield in Juniper Green, and the ground to the north of Lanark Road, constituting Clovenstone and its football pitch. The workshop will be held in two separate sessions on 5th March, from 5 – 6 pm and from 6 – 7 pm in Juniper Green Village Hall. Saturday 9th March Balerno Farmers Market Main Street (pedestrianised), Balerno, 9am – 1pm. To include your event here, please email hj@konectdirectory.co.uk or call 07854 492638

Friday 15th March Lunchtime Music Hour Edinburgh String Quartet plays Benjamin Britten in the Heriot-Watt Lunchtime Music Hour. 12.30pm, Zero Degrees (Student Union), Heriot-Watt. Free admission. Wednesday 20th March Heriot-Watt Music Scholars Recital 7.00pm, Chaplaincy. Free admission. Saturday 23rd March Juniper Green Community Market The Dental Surgery Car Park, 577 Lanark Road, opposite Juniper Avenue, Juniper Green. 9am-1pm. Saturday 30th March Felt Making with Under the Trees Using wet felting techniques we will create some felt masterpieces for you to take home, that will be the envy of all your friends. Balerno Community Hall Time: 1.00-3.30. £10 – includes all materials. Open to all age groups. Under 5’s must be accompanied by an adult. Limited spaces. - 5th May 2013 Jogscotland at Balerno 3rd Mar land The jogleaders of HarmenykPent roduction to Runners will hold a 10 wee “Int who are running Running” course for over 16s peop le who beginners, lapsed runners or ss through wish to improve their general fitne nd website for running. Look up the jogscotla courses! further information about our on at 10 o’clock start will se cour on sessi 10 The car park on Sunday 03 March in the main continue every of Balerno High School and will be 2 qualified Sunday until 05 May. There A fee of £17 is jog leaders at each session. se. payable at the start of the cour ld email Anyone interested in joining shou om ail.c otm e@h davidsym

Grey Horse live entertainment March The Grey Horse, 20 Main St, Balerno 3rd March Ivan Drever from 8pm 10th March Andy Chung from 4pm 31st March Jazz session from 3pm

Currie Bowling Club Meeting Tuesday 5th March Annual General Night 8pm Thursday 7th March Ladies Bingo time 7.59pm Friday 8th March Quiz Night - start

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Clubs and Classes

sports, hobbies, learning, support groups and more... Potter Around Studio at Overton Farm, Kirknewton, EH27 8DD Clubs including oil painting for both children and adults, jewellery workshops, fused glass, candle making, knitting, scrapbooking, kids craft club, Warhammer club. Craft shop, beads, children’s parties, baby prints and more. Plus drop in any time for pottery painting. For all class times, bookings and more information call 01506 238961 or email chat@potteraround.co.uk. www.potteraround.co.uk

BABERTON 172nd Pentland Scouts (Baberton)

BALERNO Under The Trees Nature Club – NEW! Last Sunday of every month in Balerno. 0-6 year olds: 10.30-11.30am, 7-13 year olds: 1.303.30. £3.00 per child. Find us on Facebook. Website coming soon. To book your place and find out more information contact jess@underthetrees.co.uk or tel: 07854 490550 Balerno Footsteps 4 Fitness Mondays 10am Balerno High School Riverside Café Alternate Thursdays 10am Balerno High School Riverside Café Alternate Fridays 10am Balerno Parish Church Hall Contact 0131 477 7733 www.bf4f.org.uk Pentland Caledonia Pipes and Drums Balerno Community Centre every Friday 7pm-9.30pm. New members welcome. Tuition free on pipes or drums Phone 0131 4495133 51st Pentland Scouts (Balerno) Beavers, Cubs, Scouts Various evenings, Balerno Scout Hall Contact Lawrence Mitchell on 0131 449 4680 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 or 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. Currie Rugby Football Club Malleny Park Minis (P1-7) Sundays 10.30am - 12pm Contact 0131 449 2432 www.currierugby.org

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 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 Denise Cunningham on 0131 449 3468 Balerno SWRI Balerno Community Centre First Tuesday of every month (ex Jul & Aug) 7 30pm in. 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. 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 Minis @St Mungo’s Group for babies and toddlers with their carers on term time Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10am to 11.30am in St Mungo’s church building, Ladycroft, Balerno. All welcome. For more information visit www.stmungos.org Pentland Flower Club Drama Studio, Balerno High School First Friday of the month at 7.15pm (excluding January, February, July and August). Visitors and new members are always welcome. Contact Lis Daly on 0131 442 2146. Pilates Classes Balerno Parish Church New block starts 22nd October Mondays 6.40 - 7.40pm Post Beginners, 7.40 8.40pm Intermediate, 8.40 - 9.40pm Beginners Contact Judi on 0771 683 0905 or email judithrintoulpilates@hotmail.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 Thurs 9.30am-11.30am Adult daytime swim club Balerno High School. Contact Balerno Community Education Office 0131 477 7733 for more info

CURRIE Air Cadets 2463 (Currie & Balerno) Squadron Forthview Crescent Mon and Thu 7-9.30pm. 0131 449 7449 for more info Book Group Currie Library. First Wednesday of each month 7.00pm

Coffee and Craft Currie High School, Sun Room Monday 7pm -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. The Octagon Club for Adults with Special Needs and Learning Difficulties. Meets in the Gibson Craig Hall, Lanark Road West, Currie, 7 - 9pm on Wednesday Evenings from mid September until June for table tennis, snooker, badminton, table games and “tuck shop” etc. Contact Alastair Hardie on 0131 453 3556. Currie Baby and Toddler Group Gibson Craig Hall Friday 9.30 am - 11.30 am (term time only). Adults £1.50, 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. Currie Youth Club Various activities and facilities available including Gym Teds for childern, Sound and Music room, Youth club facilities Sports hall Playgroup Lunch club and Football teams. See http://cyc.smartchange.org/ Boys Brigade - 65th Edinburgh (Currie) Company Gibson Craig Hall, Lanark Road West Currie Anchors (Boys P2 & P3) – Thursday 6.00-7.00 pm Juniors (Boys P4, P5 & P6) – Thursday 7.00-8.30 pm Company/Seniors (Boys P7 – S6) – Friday 7.00 – 9.15 pm For further info contact Jim Webber on 451 5112. Currie SWRI Meet in the Masonic Hall, 3 Riccarton Mains Road, Currie, on the second Tuesday of each month (except July and August) at 7.15pm. New members and visitors welcome. Balerno and District Ramblers Midweek Group meets on a Wednesday at Currie Library Carpark, Lanark Rd West, at 9.15am for 9.30am start. Contact K. Gordon 0131 449 2534 or A Blyth 0131 449 5020 Saturday and Sunday Group meets at Pentland View Carpark, Currie, at 8.45am for 9am start. Contact E Scroggie on 0131 441 1666.

Bridge Club Meetings in Gibson Craig Hall on Mondays at 1:30pm, September to June. For more information contact the Secretary on 0131 449 3527. Currie & District Local History Society Meetings Mondays at 7.30 in the Gibson-Craig Hall in Currie. Visitors welcome. For further information contact Mr P.D. Cowlishaw on 0131 449 2520 or pdcowlishaw@hotmail.com Sarah’s Fitness Bokwa : Thurs 7.15pm-8pm Currie High School Kettlercise : Mon 7.15 – 8pm Currie High School Zumba : Tues 9.30 – 10am Currie Youth Club, Tues 8.30 – 9.30pm Balerno High School, Thurs 6.30 – 7.15 Currie High School, Fri 9.30 – 10.30am Currie Youth Club For more information tel Sarah on 07540 894287 or emailsarahhardie@hotmail.co.uk

JUNIPER GREEN 31st Pentland Scouts (Juniper Green) 45 Lanark Road West, Currie Beavers Wednesdays 6.30pm Cubs Mondays 7.00pm Cubs Tuesdays 6.30pm Scouts Fridays 7.00pm Contact: Mary Dick on 0131 449 7043 Juniper Green SWRI Juniper Green Community Centre (Village Hall) 1 Juniper Park Road, EH14 5DX Contact 0131 539 9886 Juniper Green Nursery Playgroup Juniper Green Community Centre, 1 Juniper Park Road, EH14 5DX. Contact 07948 554889 or see website at www.junipergreenplaygroup.vpweb.co.uk Monkey Music Saturdays in Juniper Green 9.50am Heigh-Ho for 1-2 year olds 10.30am Jiggety-Jig for 2-3 year olds 11.10am Ding-Dong for 3 & 4 year olds

Karate Currie High School Mondays 7.30 - 9pm. Adults and Children over 6 years. Please contact 0131 449 3510 or 0131 445 2945 for more info or email patricia.shearer@edinburgh.gov.uk Baby Group Currie Library Thursdays 2.00 - 3.30pm. Come along for an informal tea.coffee and chat with other parents and babies. 50p/week. Topic for 19th August - Baby resuscitation Messy Church at Currie Kirk Usually the last Friday of the month, 2-3.30pm for children from Pram to Primary Age, accompanied by an adult. Crafts, stories, games and fun. Please register through www.curriekirk.org or currie_kirk@btconnect.com or tel 0131 451 5141

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