WHAT’S ON
SATURDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER Balerno Farmers Market - Macmillan Coffee Morning. Main Street, Balerno 9.00am - 1.00pm.
SUNDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER Historic Villages of the Water of Leith - Belford and Dean aka the Water of Leith Village. A Guided Walk around the rivers milling heartland, discover its hidden history and learn how it played its part in our city’s history. £5 (members £2). Meet at 2.00pm at the entrance to Roseburn Cliff off Roseburn Terrace, Corstorphine Road (by the crossing and bus stop). Booking essential, please contact T: 0131 455 7367 E: admin@waterofleith.org.uk.
SUNDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER The Great Duck Race and Family Funday - Water of Leith Conservation Trust. 10 years since our first Duck Race! Join us for this amazing spectacle and sponsor a duck for £2 to win some great prize. Fun starts at 2pm, races from 3pm. Water of Leith Conservation Trust, 24 Lanark Road. See www.waterofleith.org.uk SUNDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER Ravelrig Riding for the Disabled Fundraising Car Wash 12pm – 3pm, £3.00 per car. At Ravelrig Riding for the Disabled, 21 Ravelrig Gait, Balerno, EH14 7NH. Bring your car along so we can make it sparkle. Refreshments will be available.
SATURDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER Breast Friends and Family Quiz Night - Ratho Bowling Club - 7pm till late - Entry by ticket only, tickets in advance, £6 per person, max 6 to a team. Fundraiser for Breast Friends and Family. E: info@breastfriendsandfamily.co.uk for tickets and more information.
SUNDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER Prehistoric Pentlands - Come and find out how Bronze and Iron Age people survived in the Pentlands Hills on this moderate 5 mile walk. Meet at Castlelaw Hill Fort Car Park. 10.00am to 2.00pm. Bring sturdy footwear, waterproof, packed lunch and a drink. £10 per person, concessions £5 (over 16s only). For more information and booking please contact the Pentland Hills Regional Park on 0131 529 2401 E: pentlandhills@edinburgh.gov.uk W: www.pentlandhills.org 26TH SEPTEMBER TO 15TH OCTOBER Balerno Music Festival - See www.balernomusicfestival. org.uk. Tickets available via the website or at the Farmers Market on 8th September (See above).
THURSDAY 4TH OCTOBER Coffee Morning/Lunch at Ratho Community Centre Come along and hear about Queensferry Care and have a bite to eat . 11am-12.30pm Entrance Free, all donations will go to Queensferry Churches’ Care in the Community SC021833
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SATURDAY 6TH OCTOBER Awesome Autumn! Ever wonder why leaves change colour? As the autumn colours start to florish, join us to explore the woodland. Get crafty with autumn leaves and see if you can make a leaf animal! Meet at Bonaly Country Park. 10.30am to 12.30pm. Bring sturdy footwear and waterproofs. £3 per child (ages 3+). For more information and booking please contact the Pentland Hills Regional Park on 0131 529 2401 E: pentlandhills@edinburgh.gov.uk W: www.pentlandhills.org
SUNDAY 7TH OCTOBER Bridges of the Water of Leith from Gorgie to Roseburn Hosted by Water of Leith Conservation Trust. To celebrate 200 years of the Institution of Civil Engineering (ICE) we will be joined by local expert Sandra Purves to look at the history of some of the river’s important crossings and discover the rivers newest bridge built as part of the Murrayfield flood defence works. Meet 2pm at the corner of Gorgie Road and Balgreen road at the bridge entrance to Saugthon Park £5 (members £2). Booking essential, please contact 0131 455 7367 email admin@waterofleith.org.uk. RBS MOBILE BANK: EVERY TUESDAY The RBS mobile van stops at: • Balerno Scotmid 11:50-12:20 • Currie Library 13:35-14:05 • Juniper Green Iceland 14:20-14:50
This service is for RBS customers to make cash deposits, withdrawals, bill payments and administer their accounts. It is not a full substitute for a branch but is still useful. For the best chance of it continuing please use it as often as possible. Recent improvements include better access for disabled customers and a new approach for those in wheelchairs. If you are yet to use the service, try it out next time it is in your village.
BALERNO VILLAGE SCREEN SATURDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER (Part of Balerno Music Festival) • The Greatest Showman - sing a long (PG), 2.00pm • The Greatest Showman (PG), 7.30pm VENUE: Ogston Hall, Balerno TICKETS: www.balernovillagescreen.com and at The Mill Cafe. Programme and timings subject to change. WANT TO INCLUDE YOUR EVENT HERE? COMMUNITY AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT LISTINGS ARE FREE OF CHARGE. EMAIL EDITOR@KONECT.SCOT BY 15TH OF THE MONTH FOR FOLLOWING MONTH’S ISSUE. BALERNO | 49
