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FEATURES Home Improvements Special Full Steam Ahead

Edinburgh Society of Model Engineers

Village People Willow Tatton plus local businesses, community information and more!

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Balerno, Currie, Juniper Green, Baberton & Ratho

Message Contents from the Editor Features

Full Steam Ahead

Home Improvements

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Regulars

Village People

It’s been an interesting and varied month pulling the Konect articles together for this issue.

From an open day held locally for the Edinburgh Society of Model Engineers, which has a good contingent of members from the Ratho, Currie and Balerno area (and where I actually got to drive a model steam train!) to a home improvements feature and of course all our regular columns.

Don’t forget that the Juniper Green Farmers Market is in a new venue, in Juniper Green Village Hall.

If you’ve got something interesting and different going on that you’d like to share with the local community, do get in touch and we may be able to feature your story.

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Walk 40 Thought for the Month

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Money Matters

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Recipe 60

Competitions and Puzzles Crossword and Sudoku

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Kids Puzzles

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Community What’s on

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Useful Information

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Clubs & Classes

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Index of Advertisers 70

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LOCAL LIFE

Edinburgh Society of Model Engineers “Just to get one thing straight...they are not steam trains, they are steam locomotives.”

I’m at the 120th birthday open day celebrations of the Edinburgh Society of Model Engineers (ESME), watching an array of steam, diesel and batteryoperated vehicles take families for rides around the tracks which are sited on a local private estate. Off to one side there’s a turntable were the engines start from, and where members of ESME are tinkering twiddling a knob here, tightening up a screw there.

There is something very beguiling about miniature models, whether you’re an engineer or not, from the tiny yet extremely hot furnaces of the steam locomotives to the little pistons fluttering up and down. I spoke to a member who was steaming up a locomotive that he has skilfully hand-crafted over the course of about 10 years – a project that his father started and that he has completed himself, carrying out all the work from rolling the tin for the body, turning each brass component and weaving the tiny pipework.

Such a vehicle represents a lot of skill, not to mention time. Not everyone can manage that but you can buy kits in sections, adding to your model as and when you can afford it, or buy a second hand locomotive. The Society also owns four locomotives so members can learn to operate one even if they do not own their own.

It’s definitely not just about steam though. The Society has a broad interest base and is lucky enough to have recently purchased an 11.5 acre site through club funds and member donations which has since been supplemented by a lottery grant.

They have great plans for the site which will be the largest model engineering centre in Scotland, and unique in that it will cater for a broad range of interests – railways (three gauges), traction engine roads, an area for radio control cars and even a pond for radio controlled boats. There will be fullyequipped workshops where members can work on their projects and share expertise. The ultimate goal is for it to be a visitor attraction, and although that is a few years down the line provision has been made in the new plans for a car parking and picnic area.

“The Society has a lot to offer members and in particular is keen to encourage Duke of Edinburgh students to consider an engineering project to gain the Skills section of their awards.”

The Society has a lot to offer members and in particular is keen to encourage Duke of Edinburgh students to consider an engineering project to gain the skills section of their awards. They would be able to complete a project with the expert help and guidance of the experienced member engineers.

The goal of the Society is simply to encourage and develop the skills and art of engineering through the construction of miniature, small scale and experimental prototype machines.

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It provides facilities and training where needed in the skills of machine turning and milling of metal and engineering materials, the use of hand tools, fitting, brazing, soldering and welding, pattern making and casting, and interpretation of engineering drawings.

It’s a family-friendly club and new members are most welcome, regardless of background experience. For beginners, you could get a few bits from ebay for constructing a radio-controlled car, boat or plane; you might be interested in clock-making; or for a bigger project you could perhaps bring along an old lawn-mower engine and make a go-kart.

The possibilities are endless and you will find a warm welcome at the club.

Besides its permanent tracks, ESME has portable tracks that it takes around to gala days and charity events. Established in 1894, the Society is, as far as we know, the oldest miniature engineering club in the world. Given Scotland’s engineering history this is perhaps not surprising. It is exciting times within the Society now and with the new site in progress there is a lot of work to be done, starting with clearing the area of its dense but unhealthy pine and larch (work has started and the timber is being sold) and, once enough space has been cleared for the first tracks to be laid, steam power will of course be used to pull the timber out!

“The new site will be the largest model engineering centre in Scotland”

Local companies interested in sponsoring work on the new model engineering centre are invited to contact Peter Arnold (Publicity and Marketing) tel: 0131 336 1254 or email peter.arnold@edinburgh-sme.org.uk.

Expertise and support is welcome in a wide range of areas, from site clearing and construction (on-site portacabins) to website development and community engagement.

ESME meets every Monday evening at 7.30pm at Broxburn Scout Hall.

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Home Improvements A quick tour through the home pulling together design, alteration or decorating ideas, plus pages of local tradespeople to help you out with everything from a touch-up paint job to remodelling your house.

First impressions count Updating the front of your house with a lick of paint on the gate, fence, front door and windows makes a huge difference. If you’re struggling for time or energy to do it yourself, don’t assume it’s too expensive to get a local painter to do it for you – check the painters in this magazine and call for some quotes.

Walls may need scaffolding to be re-painted safely, but if they’re letting the house down with blemishes and cracks, or missing areas of render, it’s worth tackling them. For unpainted brick walls get surface grime cleaned off and the mortar re-pointed.

It’s a big investment, but replacing windows gives you the opportunity to install double glazing if you haven’t already got it, with resulting improvements in energy efficiency. UPVC doors and windows also mean you’ll never have to paint them again! And you don’t just have to do like-for-like in terms of size and shape. Without any significant structural alterations you could make a window higher or lower, and you may even be able to install a bay – gaining some extra space and masses more light.

Children’s rooms - from nursery to teenager Remember the three Fs: fun, function and flexibility.

Flexibility is the most important if you want to avoid totally re-decorating every few years. Keep the walls, floors and major items of furniture relatively neutral, just changing the accessories (rugs, duvet covers, bean bags, blinds, lampshades) as necessary. Use wall stickers and friezes.

chimney breast, consider turning them into built-in cupboards. Kids’ cabin make the most of floor space and are always popular with children of all ages.

Teenagers’ rooms need zones for homework and hobbies, socialising and sleepovers. Just like anyone working from home, they’ll need a good quality swivel chair, a spacious desk, plenty of plug sockets and storage space for books, files and so on. A welllit dressing table (perhaps doubling up as a desk) some bean bags and an accessible laundry bin and some open-topped storage for all those bits and pieces that you’d prefer didn’t end up on the floor and the room is sorted.

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Dress your home for winter with layers of cosiness • Throw down a deep pile rug to add extra softness and a sense of warmth underfoot.

• Swap sheer, pale, lightweight curtains or blinds for something heavier – wool, tweed, velvet, even felt, denim or mohair.

• On sofas and armchairs, pile up cushions for a sense of cosy luxury and add a throw or two folded over the back: great for snuggling under. You could use a length of tweed edged with velvet ribbon, chunky knitting or crochet or soft fleece.

• Replace pale bed linen with a deeper shade. Add quilts, throws and blankets.

You can never have too much storage space. Avoid spending a fortune by keeping an eye on Gumtree and local swap/sell facebook pages for shelving, chests of drawers, blanket boxes and the like. If you have an older house with alcoves beside a

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Open plan living

to paint over again when you get bored of it.

An adventurous remodelling project, you may be able to update your home by knocking down some walls to create an airy, bright space! Consult a local building surveyor or architect to get an opinion. While traditional rooms often work around a fireplace or TV, larger, multi-purpose rooms may lack visual focus, but by introducing colour, pattern and/or texture on one wall – perhaps above a sofa or behind a dining table – you’ll add character and interest. Use a strong paint colour or hang a large painting, photograph or print, while boldly patterned wallpaper also works well.

Using colour - Pale colours emphasise the airiness of large open spaces. Using the same colour throughout gives an unbroken look and emphasises space, but if one end of the room is to function separately from the other – a living and dining space, a living and work space – you can zone these areas by varying their colour.

A tonal scheme, with colour going from light to darker from one end to the other, can be particularly effective. Or paint one wall in boldly coloured emulsion to create a feature wall – it’s easy enough

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Bathrooms- Just add water A well designed bathroom is a functional place for the quick morning shower, and also a peaceful sanctuary in which to relax, reflect and refresh.

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Inexpensive designs can look wonderful when teamed with interesting accessories, and a sensible option is to invest more in moving parts such as shower doors and taps, while saving (within reason) by buying simple white ceramics.

get your hands on and visit every showroom within reach. It’s the best way to establish what styles you like and what you can afford. S and S Home Improvements are offering a fixed-price kitchen deal at the moment.

How a bathroom feels is vital, in terms of textures and temperatures against bare skin, and underfloor heating gives an efficient, overall heat while freeing up space against the walls. Lighting is also important and you may need two types of lights: bright, directional spots for shaving or applying makeup, and gentle background lighting for relaxing in the tub. As for walls, by varying the colours, shapes or styles of tilework you can highlight or separate different areas,

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The top 5 kitchen requests from EKCO kitchen clients by ekco The kitchen, it would appear, has come full circle.

Those familiar with US programmes of the 60’s hanker for simpler, more nostalgic times when maw and paw would gather their brood around the table, share stories and smile while eating butter-coated, corn on the cob - not a pretty sight it has to be said! By contrast Scottish families did congregate around the kitchen table but there seemed to be more of a ‘if you’re no’ fast you’re last’ approach to dining rather than the wholesome, caring and sharing attitude we witnessed on the small screen.

But, whatever your family’s dining etiquette psychological experts tend to agree that it’s a really good thing to eat together as a family as often as possible. With this in mind the kitchen has once again become the hub of the home and is a place of relaxation and leisure and not just somewhere to pull together a hasty meal. With this in mind here are the top 5 requests from our clients on what they like to see in today’s kitchen. See if you agree or let us know what your choice would be.

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Multi-function additional oven – There are times when firing up the main oven isn’t required and a multi-function second oven complete with microwave seems to fit the bill perfectly

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Handle-less kitchen units – Sleek lines and user-friendly ergonomic design comes high up on our list. Handle-less units blend into their surroundings and many customers say they give a softer feel to their kitchen

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Hot water dispensers – We wouldn’t recommend drinking water from a standard hot water tap but this dispenser is perfect for instant access to boiling water for preparing teas and coffees. Ideal when you’re short of time but still need that caffeine fix

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Feature lighting – The right kind of lighting is crucial when preparing food especially if you’re using ultra sharp knives to slice your red onions. You may however, want to tone it down for something softer when it comes to gathering the clan around the table: or you may want to highlight objects in recessed areas. The kitchen has once again become a central congregating and relaxing area in the home and the lighting needs to be able to adapt accordingly

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Light doors – Pale coloured doors in white, crystal and magnolia with a contrasting wood grain have become extremely popular as people look to lighten up their kitchens while still giving it a textured and rich feel

Strangely enough, TV’s didn’t feature high in our survey - even for watching re-runs of The Waltons.

FB - The top 5 kitchen requests from EKCO kitchen clients. What our clients like to see in the hub of the home.

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VILLAGE PEOPLE

by Suzanne Green

Painting a picture of Willow Tatton “I love being drenched in mud!” says 12-year-old artist Willow Tatton, who lives in Balerno with her parents, David and Jackie, and her sisters, Amber (10) and Sky (8). I like spending time in the woods and hill walking – and I don’t like wearing dresses!”

Willow, who has just begun her first year at Balerno High School, has been creating works of art since she was a two-year-old finger painter. This talented pre-teen enjoys working with a range of media – she showed me paintings done with a laundry spray bottle and with a drinking straw, as well as framed collections of stones and objects from the beach.

“I quite enjoy water colour and also acrylic,” she says.

“I also like to make use of everyday objects – things I find just lying around. It was a lot of fun blowing ink through a straw, but I did feel very light-headed afterwards!”

Earlier this month Willow exhibited her work at the Currie Community Fair, and sold a number of

pieces. “I made £80,” she tells me, “and gave £20 of it to help the Glasgow School of Art rebuild after the fire.” Last November Willow exhibited her work at Balerno Library, and took a stall at the Balerno Christmas Fair.

It seems that the artist gene runs in Willow’s family. “Aunt Mattie draws and paints, and that’s [pointing] my Dad’s work on the wall. And Great Uncle Alistair is an artist.”

Her talent was recognised at Dean Park Primary School, where she received the Overall Creativity Award as a P7 pupil. In the Robert Burns artwork competition she took first place, overall.

Now in high school, Willow enjoys CDT (Craft, Design & Technology), where she works with wood, metal and plastic. In art class she is learning about texture, shape and form as she focuses on life drawing: reproducing what is right in front of you.

“A few years ago art students had to design a crisp packet for cube-shaped crisps,” she says. “My class is going to be asked to design a crisp packet for some other strangely shaped crisp!”

Willow prefers drawing animals to people. In the future, she thinks she would enjoy doing some type of volunteer work to help animals, as well as working as an artist. Currently devotion to her fourlegged friends is directed at Fern and Rose, her pet rats. But one day, if she realises her ambitions, she may get close to a few creatures that are less tame.

“I’d like to ride an elephant, swim with sharks and see an endangered species in the wild,” she explains.

Recently family friends asked Willow to design their wedding invitations and related stationery. The finished products were very impressive and a big hit with the couple. Along with her family, Willow attended the happy event in June ... and she even wore a dress!

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ABLEWORLD BROXBURN

Are You Sitting Comfortably?

If you are sitting down to read this, listen closely.

This week we explore the causes of that all too common complaint – a sore back.

Falling into a big chair might feel comfortable but a lack of proper support can lead to problems later down the line. Back pain is one of the most common reasons for going to the doctors and the NHS spends around £1 billion per year on treatments.

Persistent back pain can have a significant impact on people’s lives so it is important to take steps to avoid it in the first place.

There are a number of simple things you can do to help avoid or alleviate back pain. Losing weight can help to reduce soreness as too much upper body weight can strain the lower back. Wearing flat shoes and staying active through regular exercise such as walking or swimming will also help to prevent back pain by strengthening the muscles which support it. Posture is very important. When sitting down it is important to sit upright, knees and hips should

be level and feet flat on the ground. If you sit down for long periods, choose a straight chair with a firm seat and back. A ‘Fireside’ chair offers good support, padding on the armrests and wooden handgrips provide a solid surface to push against when you stand up.

If you are experiencing back pain, what can you do?

Some people find that hold and cold treatments can help to alleviate the pain, you could try wrapping an ice pack in a wet cloth and applying it to the affected area. Alternatively place a hot water bottle or hot compression pack on the area. Changing your sleeping position can take the pressure off your back. If you sleep on your back try placing a pillow under your knees to aid the curve of your lower back.

Try out some of these measures and hopefully next time you read this magazine, you might just be sitting a little more comfortably…

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LOCAL WALK

Taking the air at Auchinoon…

Karen Murray heads to the hills for some fresh air By the time you are reading this, Scotland will have decided on its future but I ended up on this walk because I was in great need of escaping from the TV, radio and inevitable FB pressure to vote one way or t’other – fresh air and a good hike was the answer to my stress…

It also happened to be not only a day off work but a gorgeous, sunny, blue-sky day and what better to do on such a day, but ditch the housework, throw away the phone and head off up a hill. I had read about a wee hill nearby called Auchinoon and liked the name. A bit of googling later and I knew where I was going and also that Auchinoon may mean ‘field of lambs’ – whether it does or not I don’t know but it was full of sheep!

Had I had more time I could have walked from Kirknewton, up Leyden Road and over the fields, but I opted for parking in the Little Vantage car park on the left hand side of the Lang Whang, just before Harperrig Reservoir as you head toward Carnwath.

This is the departing point for walkers doing the more onerous Cauldstane Slap – following the old drover’s road to Peebles. However the drove road did actually include Auchinoon Hill if you were leaving from Mid or East Calder or Kirknewton and in fact the route across the hill was used frequently

by people walking between Kirknewton and West Linton train stations.

I was just looking for a short walk though so I walked a little way west along the road crossing over opposite the driveway down to Drover’s Cottage. There is a gate and a rough path that takes you up to Auchinoon Hill. It is relatively steep and uneven ground but does not take too long to reach the top. There is small building – perhaps a radio mast – and some great views with a modern cairn at the summit. I sat for a while taking in the tranquillity of Harperigg reservoir and the rolling Pentland Hills, Edinburgh to the East and down to Morton reservoir and Livingston.

Keep walking and a little further on you’ll cross

the Morton burn with the reservoir to the left of you. Climbing up again ad you come to Corston Hill topped with a modern cairn. The cairn actually sits on top of the remains of a burial cairn of Later Neolithic or Bronze Age date. According to Historic Scotland it was probably a focus for ritual activity after it was initially constructed.

However as with Auchinoon Hill the most interesting thing is the view. You can take in the vast sweep of the Pentlands, Morton reservoir, little pockets of forest and plenty of curious sheep.

The charm of course is the peace – apart from the birds, total quiet; what bliss! You get a strange feeling of being very remote while at the same time surrounded by community.

Soon enough it was time to go, so I set off down the other side of Corston Hill and back to the fence opposite the Little Vantage car park. I don’t normally advocate looking down while walking, especially when up in the hills, but on this occasion I couldn’t help but look down as I kept spying little bursts of colour beneath my feet. Clusters of bright yellow or lilac kept taking my glance down. I’d love to say I knew what they were but just as I am no ornithologist and couldn’t identify the ground

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THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH

by Pat Banfill

Accepting our children One of the greatest pressures on children now is around the way they look. Even from a young age, children receive messages about their appearance, some screamed at them by the media, other whispered in the playground.

It is very hard to balance encouraging our children to achieve their potential, with letting them know that we love them as they are, but it is worth having a try. ‘I love you, no matter what’, ‘Even when I am angry and I shout, I still love you’.

To hold on to their self esteem they have to do battle in the world. They should not have to do battle at home. Home needs to be a place where their self esteem is built up, where they are affirmed and accepted especially when their peers are being hurtful.

To be an accepting parent takes thought, and deliberate choice. Support for yourself helps too.

We can’t do much about the cruelty of other children, but we can be very careful at home.

Another way we show acceptance of our child is through our attitude to their achievements.

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MONEY MATTERS

by Personal Money Management

Inheritance Tax As most of you are aware on death your estate is liable to Inheritance Tax at 40% on any assets above £325,000 if you are single or £650,000 if you are married.

How To Avoid This 40% Tax First Strategy

Put a lump sum in a Capital Investment Bond and then wrap a trust around it. If you survive seven years then the asset is outside your estate for IHT. Most people don’t like this idea because you have to give up all access to the funds and many people are worried about needing the money for living expenses or long term care etc.

Second Strategy

Put some of your assets in an Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and provided you live two years then these assets are exempt from IHT. The major advantage of the EIS approach is that the money is

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never actually out of your estate, and hence should you need access to it then this is available, plus you get tax relief at 30%.

Third Strategy

A major insurance company have introduced a Wealth Preservation Bond (WPB) which really ticks all the boxes. The WPB provides you with the opportunity to reduce your potential IHT liability whilst maintaining access to the capital invested.

This is of particular importance at the present time given our ability to live longer.

IHT planning requires considerable specialist knowledge. Always seek a financial adviser with this specific experience before considering any of the strategies mentioned above.

Written by Dr PM Marshall. PhD, DipPFS, AFPC

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D.GREAVES LANDSCAPE GARDENERS

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Fencing • Decking • Removals Regular Garden Maintenance • Garden Design • Clearance and more....

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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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Contact Colin Spence 21 Broomhall Gardens, EH12 7QA Phone 0131 334 8602 Mobile 07720 843446 Email csgardening92@yahoo.co.uk or csgardening@fsmail.net Find us on Facebook

Make your garden our business Do you ever worry about finding the time to trim the hedge, cut the grass, weed the beds, prune the shrubs & roses?

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We have a hard working, honest and knowledgeable team who are on hand to carry out the tasks you don’t have the time or energy to do yourself.

Our GardenCare services and payment plans are designed to make your life easier, around your budget and needs and are as fuss free as possible.

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Call 0800 9700 415 or visit www.taurusgardening.com

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October 2014

November 2014

Friday 3rd

Friday 21st

Good Vibrations (cert 15), 7.30pm

Dallas Buyers Club (Cert 15), 7.30pm

Part of the Balerno Music Festival

Based on the incredible true story of Texan rodeo cowboy Ron Woodroof (Matthew McConaughey) and his battle with the medical establishment and pharmaceutical companies after being diagnosed as HIV-positive in 1986.

Feel the redemptive power of music. Terri Hooley is the rascally entrepreneur who fires up the Belfast punk scene and releases Teenage Kicks on an unsuspecting John Peel.

Wednesday 8th The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia, 7.30pm In association with Dyslexia Scotland This documentary provides personal and uplifting accounts of the dyslexic experience of children, experts and iconic leaders such as Richard Branson.

A must for anyone with dyslexia in the family.

December 2014 Saturday 20th - dual screening Frozen (Cert PG ) 6.00pm Stunning comedy animation adventure sees Anna, Kristoff and Sven the reindeer, battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom.

A must see for the kids.

It’s a Wonderful Life (Cert U ) 6.00pm The Classic Xmas feel-good movie.... need we say more?

Saturday 22nd Maleficent (cert PG) 2.00pm A vengeful fairy (Angeline Jolie) is driven to curse an infant princess, only to discover that the child may be the one person who can restore peace to their troubled land.

The Book Thief (cert 12) 7.30pm While subject to the horrors of World War II Germany, a young girl finds solace by stealing books and sharing them with others.

The Two Faces of January (Cert 12A) 7.30pm Thriller starring Kirsten Dunst and Viggo Mortensen. A con artist, his wife and a stranger flee Athens after one of them is caught up in the death of a private detective.

Tickets available at www.balernovillagescreen.com Balerno Post Office and The Mill Cafe All under 12’s to be accompanied by an adult.

Screenings at Ogstan Hall or St Joseph’s, Balerno

Back in February!...

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Films subject to time variation and title substitution

Keep up to date at www.balernovillagescreen.com

20 Main Street, Balerno, EH14 7EH

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Real Ale & Whisky Festival 13 casks of real ale at a time 10th, 11th & 12th October

50 Shades of Blue

for October CHINESE BUFFET

NOW OPEN

Adults £9.95, Kids (6-12yo) £5.95, Under 6 free

4-7pm Free admission

Sunday 26th October

SPECIAL OFFER Tues, Wed & Thurs 5.30-8.30pm

Sunday 19th October

Jazz Session

0131 629 2126

valid until 31st Oct 2014

Runner-Up 2014

Bar Meals 12-2.30 daily

Chinese A La Carte

0131 449 2888

Sunday roast Kids meals Family friendly

www.greyhorsebalerno.com 20 Main Street, Balerno, EH14 7EH

Fri, Sat & Sun

Takeaway

Tues-Sun 5pm-10pm

0131 629 2126

539 Lanark Road, Juniper Green

535 Lanark Road, Juniper Green, EH14 5DE

Family Run Local Italian Restaurant

0131 453 3643

For reservations & enquiries:

Fish & Chips Pizzas Kebabs Pastas

Tel: 0131 442 2715 or Email: ristorantealborgo@hotmail.co.uk Lunch 12-2pm 2 course £9.50 ● 3 course £11.50 Dinner 5.30pm onwards Closed Mondays

Kids Menu And introducing Kids

Now available 2 courses £5.95 3 courses £7.95

Pizza Parties

Homemade Ice-Cream Beers, Wines & Cider Off Sales

Home Delivery available 5-10pm Opening Hours: every day 4.30-11.30pm Mon-Sat 4.30-11.00pm Sunday

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RECIPE AND FOOD NOTES

Moussaka A great tasting dish, easy to cook and fantastic served with bread and a fresh side salad

Ingredients 2 aubergines, cut into 1cm/½in slices 750g/1lb 10½oz lamb mince 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tsp dried oregano 1½ tsp dried mint 2 bay leaves 1 tbsp plain flour 200ml/7fl oz red wine 1 x 400g/14oz can chopped tomatoes 2 tbsp tomato purée 7 tbsp olive oil 500g/1lb 2oz Maris Piper potatoes, peeled, sliced into 1cm/½in slices sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the white sauce 50g/2oz butter 50g/2oz plain flour 400ml/14fl oz milk 1 tsp finely grated nutmeg 25g/1oz finely grated parmesan 1 free-range egg, beaten Half tea spoon English mustard

Preparation method 1. Place the aubergine pieces in a colander and sprinkle with salt. Set aside for 10 minutes.

2. Put the lamb, onions, garlic, oregano, mint, bay leaves and cinnamon in a large heavy-based frying pan and cook over a medium heat until browned stirring with a wooden spoon to break up the meat.

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by Food Creations 3. Stir in the flour, salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper. Add the wine, tomatoes, tomato purée and bring to a simmer. Cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the lamb is tender and the sauce has thickened. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Set aside.

4. Rinse the aubergine pieces under cold running water and pat dry in a clean tea towel. Heat three tablespoons of the oil in a heavy-based frying pan and fry the aubergines for 2-3 minutes on each side, adding more oil when necessary. Remove from the pan and set aside to drain on kitchen paper.

5. Cook the potatoes in boiling water for five minutes, then drain in a colander under running water until cold.

6. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4.

7. For the white sauce, melt the butter in a large saucepan and stir in the flour. Cook for a few seconds, then gradually stir in the milk. Add half the parmesan and the grated nutmeg. Simmer the sauce gently for 4-5 minutes, stirring regularly. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

8. Remove the saucepan from the heat and quickly stir in the beaten egg. Cover the surface of the sauce with clingfilm to prevent a skin forming.

9. Spoon one third of the meat sauce into a large, shallow ovenproof dish. Cover with a layer of potatoes and a layer of aubergines. Repeat the layers twice more, finishing with the aubergines. Pour over the white sauce, making sure it covers in a thick, even layer. Sprinkle with the remaining parmesan. Bake in the oven for 45 minutes, or until deep golden-brown and bubbling.

A great dish – best served with some bread and a green salad. Yum!

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Our party nights include a fabulous 3 Course Christmas Dinner, crackers and, of course, music music music. We set the atmosphere for a Christmas party you will cherish and enjoy!

£32.95 per head ** SPECIAL OFFER **

Book and pay before the end of September for the special rate of only £29 per person!

We have festive party nights available at the following locations Harburn Golf Club (West Calder) Kingsknowe Golf Club (Edinburgh) Bathgate Golf Club Uphall Golf Club Livingston Football Club Party Dates - 5th and 6th Dec; 12th and 13th Dec; 19th and 20th Dec

Private Parties

Want to hold your own company Christmas party?

Please contact us and discuss your requirements.

Christmas Day Celebrations Christmas Day lunches are available at Kingsknowe and Harburn Golf Clubs 1:30pm for 2:00pm.

Only £38 per head

Children under 12 half price and children under 5 eat for free!

Book now for a fabulous Christmas!

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SPOTLIGHT ON

Artisan Cheesecakes If you’ve reason to be across in Bathgate for business or pleasure, take a few minutes to check out a new business on South Bridge Street. Artisan Cheesecakes proprietor Wendy McQueen has turned her passion for baking into a business ...

Creative taste combinations, familiar favourite flavours, a total passion for cheesecake... these are some of the ingredients that have made this family business a hit since opening in Bathgate last November. The daily batch of cheesecake is sold on a first-come first-served basis and they have been known to sell-out before close of business.

Several locals have been recipients of speciallycommissioned birthday cheesecakes incorporating their favourite flavours. We taste-tested the millionaires cheesecake and were totally smitten.

Wendy has always enjoyed baking and she loves the homeliness of good wholesome home-baking shared with family and friends. After many years of moving to different towns and cities in the UK (her husband was a professional footballer and they moved for his work), they settled in the central belt to be near other family members.

Wendy decided to bite the bullet and follow her dream of setting up a business based on her passion for baking, and it has gone from strength to strength in its first year with people calling

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For a birthday cake with a difference, order a birthday cheesecake from Artisan Cheesecakes.

The team will be happy to discuss flavour combinations with you.

through Bathgate from a wide area in to get their cheesecake fix!

The quality of the ingredients that go in is of paramount importance. “I think if you always use the very best ingredients you can’t go wrong,” says Wendy. “All dairy products are from Graham’s Dairies (of Bridge of Allan). Fresh fruit is from local suppliers.” A range of different biscuit bases is used, and Wendy likes to experiment with new flavours every week; when I visited coconut, marshmallows and black cherry was on the menu.

Regular favourites include strawberry, fudge, lemon meringue and several chocolate options. None of the cheesecakes contain gelatin, and gluten-free and diabetic versions are available to order.

Wendy’s son also works in the business, helping not only with the cheesecake but also bringing his coffee expertise. They have invested in a top-end barista machine and sell freshly-ground coffee to take away with your cheesecake, the full range of cappuccinos, espressos etc.

So do pop in and try a slice - you purchase by the slice, a mini cheesecake, or a full 9” cheesecake.

Artisan Cheesecakes We are a dedicated, enthusiastic team and cheesecakes are our passion Cheesecake and freshly ground coffee to take away New flavours every week Available by the slice or a mini cheesecake, or order a whole 9” cheescake for a special occasion

87 South Bridge Street, Bathgate, EH48 1TJ www.artisancheesecakes.co.uk

01506 238030

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What’s On

and Useful Information To include your event here, please email editor@konectdirectory.co.uk or call 07854 492638 Wednesday 1st October Tea and chat meeting, Balerno Church Guild. Come along and collect your syllabus for the new session and pay subs. New members very welcome.

7.30pm Ogston Hall, Balerno Parish

Saturday 11th October Balerno Farmers Market Main Street (pedestrianised), Balerno, 9am – 1pm.

Wednesday 15th October Edinburgh Then and Now An illustrated talk by well known local author, Hamish Coghill. Hosted by Balerno Church Guild.

All very welcome. 7.30pm Ogston Hall, Balerno Parish Church.

wear while completing a pre-arranged walk.

12noon – 3pm opposite the Visitor Centre.

There will be a goody bag for all four legged participants on completion of the walk. Additionally there will be Guide Dogs merchandise on sale and you can take a chance on the tombola.

Registration is £3 with children and dogs going free. Register online at www.dogsunite.org.uk or just come along on the day – everybody welcome even without a dog.

Saturday 25th October Juniper Green Farmer’s Market Please note new venue – Juniper Green Village Hall, Juniper Park Road at the end of Baberton Avenue (see the map, below). 9am – 1pm.

Tuesday 14th October Big Bird Feed Help our feathered friends prepare for winter. Come along to Harlaw House Visitor Centre and make recycled bird feeders and bird cake. Become an explorer and discover the birds camouflaged in the garden. Meet: Harlaw House Visitor Centre, drop in between 13:30 – 15:30. Suitable for children 5 - 10 years old. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information contact the Pentland Hills Regional Park Service on 0131 529 2401. Cost: Free

Sunday 19th October Dogs Unite! at Almondell Country ParkAn opportunity for your dog to become a hero in support of Guide Dogs for the Blind. Come along to join in the fun with your pooch who will be given a Hero’s Cape to

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Sunday 19th October Jack & Jill Market Stalls with quality nearlynew baby & kids toys. www.jackandjillmarket. co.uk Meadowbank Stadium, 10.30am-1pm.

Balerno Village Screen Friday 3rd October Good Vibrations cert 15, 7.30 pm Ogston Hall

Wednesday 8th October The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia 7.30pm Ogston Hall

Tickets available at www.balernovillagescreen.com, The Mill Cafe and Balerno Post Office, Mon 4th August

Wednesday 5th November CBDRT Community Fireworks Display - George V Park, Lanark Road West, Currie.

Gates open at 6.30pm with the pre show entertainment (Counterpoint Drummers) starting at 6.45pm. The fireworks will start at 7.15pm. Tickets will be available in advance from the Post Offices in Currie and Balerno and the Juniper Village Cafe. We will also be selling tickets at the Juniper Green Farmers Market closer to the time.

All other tickets can be purchased on the night at the gate. Accompanied children under the age of 16 enter free.

Library Information Balerno Library 1 Main Street, Balerno, EH14 7EQ 0131 529 5500 e. balerno.library@edinburgh.gov.uk

Opening times Mon & Wed: Tues & Fri: Saturday:

1.00pm - 8.00pm 10.00am - 5.00pm 10.00am - 2.00pm

Currie Library 210 Lanark Road West, Currie EH14 5NX 0131 529 5609 e. currie.library@edinburgh.gov.uk

Opening times

Mon & Wed: Tues, Thurs & Fri: Saturday:

1.00pm - 8.00pm 10.00am - 5.00pm 10.00am - 5.00pm

Ratho Library 6 School Wynd, Ratho EH28 8TT 0131 333 5297 e: ratho.library@edinburgh.gov.uk Find us on Facebook, Ratho library.

Opening times Mon & Wed 1-8pm | Tues, Thurs & Fri 10am-5pm | Sat 10am-5pm

Regular events at Ratho Library (for fortnightly and monthly events please contact the library for this month's dates) : Mon: Knit and Natter, weekly 2 to 4pm

Chatter Books, for 8 to 12 year olds 3.45 to 4.45pm

(first Monday of the month) Wed: Glitz Lit Girls, P6 to S2 weekly 6 to 6.45pm

Duke of Edinburgh, weekly 14+ 6.45 to 7.30pm Thur: Book and a Blether, adults. Book chat and coffee.

Fortnightly Bookbug, weekly 0 to 4 years, 10.15 to 11am Fri: Library Link, fortnightly, 10.30 to 12.00

Tiger Tales, crafts and stories 4 to 8 years + parents.

Fortnightly Sat: Children's Craft Club, fortnightly 2 to 2.45pm.

Craft and Chat Adults Club, bring your own project.

Fortnightly 3 to 4.30pm

Bookbugs Bookbug delivers free story, song and rhyme sessions for babies, toddlers and preschool children in local libraries, working in partnership with the Scottish Book Trust.

Useful Numbers The Pentlands Medical Centre 44 Pentland View, Currie, EH14 5QB 0131 449 2142

Gordon Macdonald MSP Member of the Scottish Parliament for Edinburgh Pentlands Constituency

Pentlands MSP - ADVICE SURGERIES Wester Hailes Library

1st Monday of the Month at 6.30pm

Carrickvale Community Centre

2nd Monday of the Month at 6.30pm

Currie Library

3rd Monday of the Month at 6.30pm

Pentland Community Centre

4th Monday of the Month at 6.30pm

Ratho Community Centre

5th Monday of the Month at 6.30pm

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Clubs & Classes

Sports, Hobbies, Learning, Support Groups & more...

BABERTON 172nd Pentland Scouts (Baberton)

BALERNO Wildfire Explorer Scouts NEW! Meet in Balerno High School. Fridays 7.15 9.15pm. 14 – 18yrs. Contact: Gordon Simpson 0131 477 3116; leaders@wildfire-explorers. org.uk

DadZone At St Mungo's Church, Ladycroft.

Saturdays 9 -10.30am for Dads and male carers and their 0-4 year olds. Toys crafts, refreshments. Dates for 2014: 30 Aug, 4 Oct, 1Nov, 13 Dec. All welcome. For more info email balernodadzone@gmail.com or search Facebook for the online group.

Balerno Monday Club Non-denominational club for over 55s.

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

Beginners Yoga Classes No experience needed (18+) - £6 per class Tuesday 8pm at Gibson Craig Hall Currie.

Wednesday 7.45pm Pentland Scouts Hall Currie Wednesday 2pm at Juniper Green Village Hall Any questions please contact Monica, Email: karmayoga@btinternet.com Tel: 07986 600432

Balerno Girls' Brigade Ogston Hall in Balerno Parish Church Tuesdays 6.30 - 7.30pm Contact Marion Milne on 0131 449 4441 or email marion724@talktalk.net

51st Pentland Scouts (Balerno) Beavers, Cubs, Scouts Various evenings, Balerno Scout Hall. Contact John Henderson on 07941 637262

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

Currie Rugby Football Club Malleny Park Minis (P1-7) Sundays 10.30am - 12pm Contact 0131 449 2432 www.currierugby.org

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Village Playgroup, Wraparound and Afterschool Club Balerno Community Centre Available 8am - 6pm, 5 days a week Preschool play from age 2 years Breakfast / Afterschool Club up to 8 years Full or part time childcare Call 0131 451 5756

Pilates Classes Balerno Parish Church - Mondays 6.35 - 7.35pm - Post Beginners/Intermediate 1 7.35 - 8.35pm - Intermediate 2/Advanced 8.35 - 9.35pm - Beginners Contact Judi on 07716 830905 or judithrintoulpilates@hotmail.com

Balerno Footsteps 4 Fitness Mondays 10am at Balerno High School Riverside Café. Alternative Thursdays 10am at Balerno High School Riverside Café Alternative Fridays 10am at Balerno Parish Church Hall Contact 0131 477 7733 www.bf4f.org.uk

Adult daytime swim club Balerno High School Contact Balerno Community Education Office on 0131 477 7733 for more info

Pentland Art Club Meet at Balerno High School Art Room Every Thursday 7.30 - 9.30pm Demonstrations, speakers, work evenings; All mediums; New members welcome Please contact Denise Cunningham on 0131 449 3468

Compass Playgroup Dean Park Primary Pre-School Centre 2-5 years, wide variety of activities Mon to Thurs (school term time only) 9:00am - 11.45am Lunch Club and Transfer Service to Dean Park Nursery. Call 0131 449 4530 (during opening hours) for more information or email info@compassplaygroup.com

Balerno Baby and Toddler Group Balerno Parish Church Hall 3 Johnsburn Road, Balerno, EH14 7DN For children 0-5 years and their carers Term-time Thursdays 9.30 - 11.30am

Balerno Parish Church Guild

Balerno Parish Church New Hall First and third Wednesdays (commencing October) at 7.30pm Varied syllabus with many interesting speakers; Tea/coffee is served at the end of the meeting. New members and visitors warmly welcomed

Balerno Folk Club 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

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

Balerno SWRI 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

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

CURRIE Sarah’s Fitness NEW! Currie High School Cardio Dance Mix Mondays 6.30-7.15pm £4 per class.

Kettle Class Mondays 7.15-8pm. £4.50 per class.

Sarah’s fitness, Tel 07540 894287 or email sarahhardie@hotmail.co.uk

Chat’n’ Chill for S1-S6 Teenage Café Church Gibson Craig Hall, Lanark Road West Currie Games, Café, Chat Every second Friday 4-6 pm. Contact Viola on 07806 806920 for more info.

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

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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.

Fitsteps - Get fit ‘Strictly style!’

Ballroom and Latin dance fitness class - no partner required Wed 6.15 - 7.00pm Inveralmond Community High School - £4 Wed 7.30-8.15pm St Mary’s Hall, Bathgate - £4 Thurs 7.30-8.15pm Currie Community High School - £4.50 Classes start week beginning 6th Jan 2014 For more info contact Lianne on 07737 927463 Email: moveitdanceandfitness@gmail.com Like us on facebook

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

Coffee and Craft Currie High School, Sun Room Mon 7 - 9pm Bring your own craft and share your knowledge and experience with other crafters and perhaps learn something new.

All welcome. £2.00 per night; Refreshments are included

Air Cadets 2463 (Currie & Balerno) Squadron Forthview Crescent Mon and Thu 7-9.30pm 0131 449 7449 for more info

Currie Playgroup Currie Baptist Church Hall Preschool play from age 3 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 Beavers: Tuesdays 18.15 - 19.30pm call Martin Elliot 07752 182793 Cubs: Mondays 18.15 - 19.45pm call Wendy McEwan 07773 446694 Scouts: Mondays 19.45 - 21.45pm call Ross Brown 07729 714445

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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 Alastair Hardie on 0131 453 3556

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

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

Currie & District Local History Society Meetings Mondays at 7.30 in the GibsonCraig Hall in Currie Visitors welcome; For further information contact Douglas N Lowe on 0131 449 4349 or douglaslowe51@btinternet.com

Currie SWRI Meet in the Gibson Craig Hall, Lanark Road West, Currie, on the second Tuesday of each month (except July and August) at 7.15pm New members and visitors welcome

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) Friday 7 - 9.15pm For further info contact Jim Webber on 0131 451 5112

Balerno and District Ramblers Midweek Group meets on a Wednesday at Currie Library Car Park, 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

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

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

Book Group Currie Library First Wednesday of each month at 7.00pm

JUNIPER GREEN Tutoring One-to-One Tutoring Primary - s1 / s2; Maths / English. Very exp.

Primary Teacher & Tutor. Contact Pat on 0131 449 5521 or 07835 996052

Beginners Yoga Classes No experience needed (18+) - £6 per class Tuesday 8pm at Gibson Craig Hall Currie.

Wednesday 7.45pm Pentland Scouts Hall Currie. Wednesday 2pm at Juniper Green Village Hall Any questions please contact Monica, Email: karmayoga@btinternet.com Tel: 07986 600432

Pilates Classes Juniper Green Parish Church - Thursdays 7.45 - 8.45pm - Beginners/Post Beginners Contact Judi on 07716 830905 or judithrintoulpilates@hotmail.com

Juniper Green Nursery Playgroup Juniper Green Community Centre (Village Hall) 1 Juniper Park Road EH14 5DX Contact 07948 554889 or see website at www.junipergreenplaygroup.vpweb.co.uk

31st Pentland Scouts (Juniper Green) 45 Lanark Road West, Currie Beavers - Wed 6.30pm Cubs - Mon 7.00pm Cubs - Tues 6.30pm Scouts - Fri 7.00pm Contact - Mary Dick on 0131 449 7043

Juniper Green SWRI Juniper Green Community Centre (Village Hall) 1 Juniper Park Road EH14 5DX Contact 0131 539 9886

RATHO Ratho WRI Meet in Ratho Community Centre on second Wednesday of each month (except July & August) from 7pm to 9pm.

New members and visitors welcome. Contact 0131 333 4862 for information.

Ratho Scouts, Cubs & Beavers

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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)

Food for Life Nutrition and Cooking Classes NEW! The Green Room, Main Street, Kirknewton.

Food for Life Kickstart Your Health – The Power of Food for Healthy Weight Management 7 Class Series: every Monday from 6th Oct to Mon 17th Nov 10.00am – 12.00pm

Ratho Ravers Ratho Community Centre Mon 10am12pm. Exercising body and mind for the over fifties. £3 per class. For more information call the Community Centre on 0131 333 1055

Halloween and Fireworks Nutrition and Cooking Class - Sat 25th Oct 10.30am – 12.30pm

Parent & Toddlers Group

Food for Life Cancer Project – The Power of Food for Cancer Prevention and Survival. Sat 8th Nov, 10am until 4pm

Community Centre Tues and Thurs10am12noon. Under 3s. Members 50p, non members £1. For more information call the Community Centre on 0131 333 1055

Food for Life Diabetes Initiative – The Power of Food for Diabetes Prevention and Treatment. Sat 22nd Nov, 10am until 4pm

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

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

Places are limited and must be booked in advance as there’s lots of food to sample at each class, recipes and handouts to take away. To reserve your place call Caroline on 01506 885393, email: caroline@ carolinesplantbaseddiet.com or go to www. carolinesplantbaseddiet.com

Irish Dancing St. Nicholas Church, Calder Road, Sighthill New children’s class for ages 4 and upwards on Wednesdays from 5.30pm to 6.30pm. First class is FREE then £4 per class. Contact Audrey on 07952 159227 to register. Children’s classes also in Leith and Wynchburgh. Adults classes in Edinburgh and Broxburn.

Kirknewton Village Hall Thursdays 9.10am to 10.00am Kirknewton Green Room: Fridays 9.10am to 10.00am

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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

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

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Spaces are limited so to find out more, book a taster session or learn about other classes contact me on elise@ekpilates.co.uk. You’ll also find me on facebook.com/ekpilates or www.ekpilates.co.uk

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