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PENTLAND SUB-AQUA CLUB Are pleased to announce that we now have excellent facillities at The Royal Commonwealth Pool. Pool Training Sessions take place every Tuesday evening from 7:30pm until 8:30 pm at The Royal Commonwealth Pool if you are interested in joining the club or finding out what we do visit: pentlandsubaquaclub.co.uk or our facebook page. We caught up briefly with our competiton winner of Aprils issue Lorna Wilkie who won a Block of 5 dives - "The club has a new home at the Commonwealth Pool in the 5m diving pool, which is brilliant for learning in."
ARE YOU IN A BAND & UNDER 25? One of Edinburgh’s premier Recording and Rehearsal Studios is looking for young bands or individuals who would like to take their first step into recording but who don’t have the available finances. Turn to page 20 in our Arts & Culture section for more details.
Last issues competiton was won by Mrs June Gay from Roslin - Congratulations! She won with the answer to: How many years (to the nearest 1 000) have artists used encaustic as a medium? Answer: 3000 years. Our Give-back 'o' meter has been reset with our first donation of £1 50 is still available... Please visit our website for full details on how to apply for your community group or club.
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PENICUIK AND DISTRICT U3A - After a summer
with not too many glimpses of the sunshine we welcome back all friends and members to our Autumn Season of open meetings starting on Thursday 20th September 2pm in Penicuik Town Hall when our speaker will be Ruth Kirkpatrick talking on “The Art of Storytelling”. Ruth is a local storyteller who works with the Netherbow Theatre in the Royal Mile. This event is free to members, non-members are welcome to attend for a small charge. As usual tea and coffee will be available after the talk. The interest groups will be starting up this month, although some did continue meeting throughout July and August. Do look at the web site for a comprehensive list of these. We welcome enthusiasts of other subjects who would like to start a new group to give it a go .All members of a group participate in making meetings a social occasion with a focus. Come and speak to other group contacts at the open meeting. A second Book Group starts this month. If you want to find out more about the U3A why not come along on 20th September or visit our website:u3asites.org.uk/penicuik where you will find details of future speakers and social events or e-mail: penicuikU3A@googlemail.com
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HOWGATE VILLAGE HALL (HOWGATE CONNECT) - Support, share, grow our village. Email: howgatevillagewebsite@yahoo.com or call 01 968 672277.
HOWGATE FAMILY DAY & COUNTRY MARKET Saturday 1 September 201 2. Time: 9.30 am – 1 .00 pm. School holidays are now officially over but Howgate are offering FUN, FUN, and more FUN. Welly throwing competition, Beat the Goalie, Drawing Competitions, Face Painting is a few of the activities on offer for children. Howgate Country Market, invite lots of traders with varies produce and craft goods, what have you got to lose? Meet friends, enjoy homemade soup, hot rolls and drinks
and take in the fantastic scenery. Damhead plants will be showing off their fantastic range of plants and shrubs. Interested in booking a stall? Please call 07730583408 Allotment to rent - Would you like a piece of the good life? Contact 01 968 672277. Art Group - The Howgate Art group meet every Wednesday 3.00 – 5.00 pm and 7.00 – 9.00 pm. Please call Maureen on 01 506 639770. Babies and Beyond - The babies and beyond meet on a Friday morning in the Howgate Village Hall from 1 0.30 – 1 2 noon. Lots of toys, a chance to meet and make new friends. A fun time for ALL. Cost £1 .50 per family which includes children’s snacks and a cup of tea or coffee for the parents. Call Karen on 01 968 679346 for details. Bridge Club - meet on a Monday evening from 7.00 – 1 0.00 pm and Wednesday mornings from 1 0.00 – 1 2.00 noon. Opportunity to experience a more competitive form of bridge in a relaxed environment. If you are not a complete beginner, just turn up (with or without a partner) and we guarantee you a game! Please call 01 968 67031 9/6701 55 for more information. Howgate Community Council - next meeting contact Karen at kohanlon70@hotmail.co.uk Howgate Kirk - During the school holidays we have no formal Sunday Club sessions but children are always welcome at our services with books and activities in the church to keep wee ones busy.
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Resumes on Sunday 1 9 August 201 2 with a family service. Services in the Church 9.30 - 1 0.30am every Sunday followed afterwards by tea/coffee in the Hall. Isobel Alford 67391 1 Youth of Howgate - Would you be interested in joining a new youth group? Why not contact Maureen Howgatevillagewebsite@yahoo.com to find out more. Howgate Readers Group - meet on the last Monday of the month. Please contact Penicuik Library on 01 968 664060 or Pat on 01 968 677509. The Readers group will continue to meet throughout the summer.
Parties!!!! Hall, kitchen and smaller hall for hire. Do you have a birthday party coming up soon and would like to celebrate but don’t want to have it in the house? Why not call for further information, come along & view our facility. Do you require a somewhere for training opportunities or to hold a meeting? Competitive rates. Call 01 968 672277 for more details. HOWGATE VILLAGE HALL ASSOCIATION AGM SUNDAY 9 September 201 2 @ 6.00 pm Please come along and find out more about the activities that have taken place in the village hall since last September. Join us afterwards for a chat over some refreshments. If you are interested in
Leisurely lunches - meet on the 1 st Wednesday of the month. The next lunch will not be until Wednesday 5th September 201 2. We hope everyone has a lovely summer and we will see you in September where you can catch up with friends. Call 01 968 674229/01 968 672277 for more details. Scottish Women’s Rural Institute Howgate - Always pleased to welcome friends and visitors. The next meeting is Tuesday 1 1 th September @ 7.1 5 pm – Learn how to decorate Cupcakes. Please contact Shona for details for further details on 01 31 448 0774. FACILITY FOR HIRE - Workshops, Meetings,
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joining the committee, please call 075031 78326 to note your interest. Everyone welcome. PUB QUIZ - Have you registered your team for the Howgate Village Hall Pub quiz at the Howgate Village Hall on Friday 1 4th September from 7pm? Do you think you can outsmart the rest of Howgate and Penicuik? Wine/beer/soft drinks, pies and sausage rolls available. Entry £1 per person. Call 67921 4 to register your team. Funds go to the Village Hall Association.
NEED A HAND RAISING FUNDS? - We are a group
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of crafters who make unique and individual items that you dont find in the shops. We will run a craft fair/coffee morning for you and donate the proceeds from the takings on the door as well as 1 0 - 1 5% of our own takings to your cause, group or chairty. We will organise the whole event, including the publicity, leaving you nothing to do but to turn up and have a good time. If you would like more information get in touch with 'Crafters who Care' and we can discuss your needs in more depth. Tel. 67921 4
BROOMHILL DAY CENTRE - The day centre will have a home baking, bric a brac and nearly new table at the Street Fair on Saturday 25th
August. Please come along and support us. There will also be a Benefits Night @ 8pm in Carlops Village Hall on the same day. If you like jazz, blues and show tunes then please contact the day centre for tickets @ £5 each. 01 968 6781 09 or broomhilldaycentre@hotmail.co.uk. The day centre will be closed on Friday 1 4th and Monday 1 7th September. Date for your diary - Thursday 27th September 201 2 - our AGM to be held in the day centre at 7 Bellman's Road, Penicuik @ 7.1 5pm. All welcome. Diane Allan, Day Centre Manager Tel: 01 968 6781 09 Office hours - 1 0am to 3.30pm Mon to Fri
VANDALISM - On the 1 9th July at Valleyfield pond
,vandals smashed the duck house that floated on the pond ,removed the nest in it and smashed most of the eggs. A duck was also found dead by the pond. I went down the following day to remove the duck as it was distressing to young and old alike, but predators had taken it during the night.Empty vodka bottles and lager cans have been found in and around the pond. A local resident has taken the house away to repair it and hopefully we can get it back on the pond again. Recently a Grey Lag goose was also killed by a boy with a catapult at the same spot by the pond. It is simply mindless vandalism
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and I hope we can all be vigilant and stop this needless abuse of wildlife at a beauty spot in our town. This area is so lovely to have a picnic or to just sit quietly and enjoy the ducks, moor hens and coots, robins and blue tits that populate the area.Please telephone the numbers below and report any vandalism you may see in this area ,or phone the Rangers number on the information board at the car park at Valleyfield.Please help the rangers and local police to keep this area a place to take the kids to feed the ducks and local schools to enjoy pond dipping for biology classes,your help will be appreciated.C all - 01 31 -31 1 -31 31 (POLICE) or 01 31 -271 -31 00 (cllr.Rosie and Wallace OFFICE )
Hotel, Bog Road, Penicuik every second Thursday from 4th October 201 2 at 7.1 5 for 7.30pm. For further details contact Colin Dove on 01 968 675856 or email colinmdove@gmail.com or Richard Price on 01 968 67321 1 or email rrprice@talktalk.net Penicuik Speakers Club is a member of the Association of Speakers Clubs which has member clubs all over the UK from Elgin in the north to Brighton in the south and from York in the East to Cardiff in the west. Check out the website www.the-asc.org.uk.
PENICUIK SPEAKERS’ CLUB - Public speaking for
the terrified. Unsure of doing a presentation at work? Scared of having to make a speech at a wedding? Maybe you have been elected President of the Bowling Club or Golf Club and will have to chair meetings. How do you feel when sitting quietly at a work, club, church or any other kind of
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meeting you are suddenly asked to give your views on the subject under discussion? Maybe you feel passionately about a local issue but are petrified of voicing your opinion in public. Maybe you want to get involved in the local community but lack the confidence to put yourself forward. All of the above scenarios require help and the opportunity to practise. Where can you get that help and opportunity? Come along to Penicuik Speakers Club where you will have the opportunity to learn these skills and to practise them in a safe, friendly and helpful environment. We will help you to develop confidence and to harness and control the nerves and butterflies. We won’t get rid of the butterflies but we can help to get them flying in formation. Penicuik Speakers Club now meets in Navaar House
QUEENS JUBILEE MEDALS FOR PENICUIK FIRST RESPONDERS - Penicuik Community First
Responders are glad to announce in April at the Craigiebield House Hotel. 1 2 of it Responders were presented with their Queen Jubilee Medals for spending five years or more assisting the Scottish Ambulance Service during Emergency 999 calls. The medals where presented by Bryan Finlay, (Paramedic) Community Resuscitation Development Officer ( CRDO) for the Scottish Ambulance Service (South East Division), and Shirley Rogers, Deputy Director for health, workforce and performance with the Scottish government. From there Home or work, Community First Responders are able to attend the scene of an emergency call in a very short time. In the majority of incidents, they will be first on scene an can administer vital, life saving first aid treatment Such as and AED ( Automated External Defibrillator) this can be used to restart someone heart in the event of a cardiac Arrest. These basic
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life supporting skills can help save someone in any type of life threatening emergency before the arrival of an ambulance crew. The early intervention increases the patient’s chance of survival or may offer simple reassurance that the ambulance is on its way. Community First Responders have been described as the heart beat of the community. The photo shows Mr Finlay, (Left)and Ms Rogers (centre) with from left to right, Fiona Hall, Bill Lawson, Harry Blackly, Caroline Maciver, Kate Hanrattay, Katrina Drennan, and Kathleen Spencer. (seated) Annette Allan, Richard Hadwen, Delia Stewart, Ros Scott.
Penicuik First Responders would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has helped and supported the Group and hope that the can all continue to keep making a difference in their local community.
PENICUIK AND DISTRICT SNP - We hope all our
members had a good holiday and are refreshed and ready for the Referendum campaign. If you wish information about the Branch or the SNP or wish to join the Party please contact Margaret Wilson on 01 968 677335.
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COUNCILLOR’S REPORT FROM DEREK ROSIE -
Since my election on 4th May I have been looking at areas within Penicuik where I can make a difference to the environment and peoples lives. I will give an idea of what I have managed to achieve and other projects that I am progressing. I am arranging for a tarred footpath from Brunstane Gardens to the bridge across the Lawhead Burn, this will replace the present muddy path and give a good link to the Cuiken Glen path. A path from Rullion Road towards the A702 which is in a poor state will be improved thanks to Margaret Wilson who made the final payment from her Environment Budget to make this possible. While on the subject
derelict garages at Loanburn demolished and removed. Had to report that parts of garages left along with rubbish, this will be tidied up. I hope to have an Induction Loop installed in the Town Hall to assist the hard of hearing. Speed signs at Howgate and Peebles Road are being replaced. I have received a number of complaints regarding the rerouting of the 47 bus, which now diverts at Surgeons Hall along Laurieston Place to Tollcross then down Lothian Road. Apparently this is after Lothian Buses received numerous requests from Penicuik residents. At present it appears that it is 50/50 for and against and I must say my unscientific survey backs this up. It is very important that if you
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of paths I would like to see a team of local volunteers who use the local paths on a regular basis, who can identify small repairs and improvements. If anyone is interested in joining this team please contact me on 01 31 271 31 00. I would like to get a map of the path network within Penicuik produced which would show links with longer distance paths such as to the Clerk Estate, Dalkeith, Eddleston and the Pentlands. The map would show places of interest in Penicuik and the area around, this could tie into work ongoing to encourage people to visit the town. Arrangements were made to remove two trees which have come down across the Esk at Eskbridge, this has now been done. Arranged to have two
have an opinion either way on this matter that you make it known to Lothian Buses, as I am led to believe that this is only being trialled at present. Following resurfacing of the precinct a resident raised problems after the work was completed. Metal grills not returned to the base of trees, chain at bollards missing which allows vehicles free access, slates around flower beds broken and a broken wooden bench. This was one of the issues I raised at a meeting with Head of Dept, all will be put right. Also dealt with problems from surgeries which were still carried out during recess.
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ages of 3 months upwards from £2.80 per hour. Your child will be safely nurtured in your absence. We have dedicated playrooms where the children can play without ‘having to be careful’. We meet weekly and new members are very welcome. For more details call.. Call 67921 4 for details.
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NPLQ - October Holiday Break Monday 1 5 October – Friday 1 9 October 201 2. The NPLQ is an internationally recognised award for pool lifeguards. The course assists in developing fitness, knowledge, skill, judgement, communication and team work. The candidate pack contains all the resources for the NPLQ. If you are interested in becoming a qualified Lifeguard, please get in touch. Cost £1 90.30 for the 5 day course. (Assessments will take place on Saturday 20 October). Candidates MUST be 1 6 years of age. Please call for details.
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PENICUIK YMCA-YWCA - open day will be held on
the 1 st of September 201 2, we are looking for groups or small businesses to hold stalls on the day £7.00 per stall. If interested please get in touch by the usual means. Our summer holiday programme is going well (2July through to the 21 August) with lots on offer kids have to check it out. Contact us for bookings, prices and a summer programme. Children’s birthday party bookings are popular as ever, held at the weekends, contact us for available dates and prices. Our building is a great venue for events, meetings, conferences etc. We regularly hold the annual hunter and lass ball and earlier this year we held the Scottish Liberal Democrats conference. We have slots free for events etc, especially in the mornings, so if you are that person looking for a space then contact us for costs and a show round the building. Soft play is available to the public Monday to Fridays so bring the kids along for some fun time, half hour £2.00 per child, 1 hour £3.00 per child. Penicuik ‘Y’ open 9am – 9pm Call us on 01 968 674851 for info on any of the above or contact info@penicuik-y.co.uk or childcare@penicuik-y.co.uk or www.penicuikymcaywca.org.uk
ACCOUNTING: INTERMEDIATE 2 UNIT: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING - Interesting in accounting, this course will help students develop the skills required to prepare a range of financial statements and accounts such as profit and loss account, balance sheet, cash budgets, etc. This course will start on Thursday 1 7 January 201 3 from 7.00 – 9.00 pm and will run for 1 5 weeks. Cost £60.00. Please call for further details. Spaces limited. HUMAN BIOLOGY HIGHER LEVEL - The Higher Human Biology will be of additional interest to
PENICUIK/LEADBURN CHILDMINDING GROUP -
We are a group of SCMA registered childminders in the Penicuik/Leadburn/Howgate areas offering full, part time and occasional care for children from the
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anyone wishing to pursue a career in health care and science. It will help to develop an understanding of biological principles that can be applied to the any issues facing individuals and society today. The recommended entry level to this course is Standard Grade Biology at Grade 1 or 2, alternatively Intermediate 2 in Biology. The course is divided into 3 units. This course will start on Tuesday 1 1 th September 201 2 from 7.00 – 9.00 pm and will run for approx 30 weeks. Cost £1 20.00. Please call for further details. Spaces limited. HIGHER ENGLISH - This 30 week course is ideally for students who will have already achieved a Grade 2 at Standard grade, a C pass or above at ‘O’ Grade, a pass in SCOTVEC Communications 3/4, or a pass at Int 2 English. However, some who have been out of education for several years will wish to go directly to Higher. It is important for those students to make a realistic assessment in the first few weeks of the course as whether this is feasible. You must be prepared to spend at least 3-6 hours minimum a week in further study at home. HOMEWORK will consist of either essay writing, answering questions on a passage, or reading. You must be motivated to learn and study on your own. Students who
SWIMMING FOR ADULTS – CASUAL SWIM OR SWIMFIT We have a range of swimming programmes for the swimmers who want a workout. Swimfit/lessons Cost £3.95.Ladies Swim Monday evening from 7.00 – 8.00 pm, Monday mixed swim 9.00 – 9.45 pm; Cost £2.95 per week payable in advance. Wednesday Lunchtime Ladies only 1 .00 – 2.00 pm, Wednesday evening Ladies only 8.00 – 9.00 pm. Friday evening 8.45 – 9.45 pm. Cost £3.20 if you just want a casual swim or £3.95 if you want to take part in the Swimfit programme. These classes cater for all levels of ability. ITALIAN FOR BEGINNERS - Going on holiday to Italy? If so then why not come along to learn some basic Italian. This class is held on Wednesday evenings from 7.00 – 9.00 pm. This will create the ideal opportunity to learn enough about the Italian Language to fit in with the locals when you are on holiday. First time adults welcome. If we have sufficient numbers the class will start on Wednesday 22 August from 7.00 – 9.00 pm. Cost £40.25 for 7 weeks. ITALIAN INTERMEDIATE LEVEL CLASS - Italian is a beautiful language and the country is breathtaking.
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Interested in learning how to ask for your food and wine when on holiday, feel comfortable enough to join in a conversation! This class is aimed at those who have previously attended a beginner’s course and those with basic language skills. This class will start on Monday 20 August – 8 October from7.00 – 9.00 pm. Cost £40.25 for 7 weeks.
HIGHER PHOTOGRAPHY - Syllabus dates and times to be confirmed.
SPANISH POST BEGINNERS CLASS - This class is aimed at those who have completed a basic
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beginner’s course or those with some grasp of the Spanish language. Do you want to learn more about the language? Would you like to be able to hold a conversation, ask about transport or order your favourite wine? This class will start on Thursday 23 August from 7.00 – 9.00 pm. Cost £40.25 for 7 week term.
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OVER 50’S GROUPS - EVERGREENS, LEISURE PURSUITS, GOLDEN GIRLS These three clubs meet separately on Tuesday /Thursday mornings and a Thursday afternoon. All the groups take part in a wide range of activities e.g Bowling, Calligraphy, Art group, Card games, Pool, Swimming, Walking, Holiday’s, Craft table and general chit chat. If you would like more information or would like to come along and pay a visit to the club, please call 01 968 673893 for more details.
4.00 pm. We are encouraging the development of the Boccia game and competition through experienced coaches offering relevant pathways. Training people (adults and children) with additional support needs to competition level. Boccia is a seated disabled sport which can be played as an individual or team event. Our aim is to introduce the game of Boccia to beginners and encourage experienced players within an individual and team environment to help promote the game. Interested then give Lynne a call on Tel No. 07981 2461 39. FRIDAY CLUB - This group of disabled adults meet once a week to socialise and swim. Their activities include pool, bowling and chatting. The group also
BEESLACK ALL STARS DISABILITY SPORTS CLUB Open to Children and Young Adults of all abilities This sports activity club operates on Tuesday evenings from 6.45 – 8.45 pm and on Sunday afternoons from 1 .00 – 3.00 pm. A wide variety of sports are on offer with activities to suit all including all of the following: Boccia, Goal Ball, Basketball, Swimming, Football, Table Tennis, Poly Bat, Hockey and much more. If you would like to come along and meet the members you will be made most welcome. For further info please contact Lynne Sturgeon on 07981 2461 39 BEESLACK FAMILY DISABLED CLUB - This group meets on Sunday afternoons from 1 2.30 – 4.00 pm. This family oriented club offers a wide range of activities e.g. Computing, Arts & Crafts, Swimming, Woodwork, Music Therapy, Cookery, Pool and Café and much more. For further details please contact Club President Mrs Betty Turner on 01 968 673243. New members welcome. Start date is Sunday 2 September. Feel free to drop in for a look round. Remember your first visit is FREE. BOCCIA - This group meets on a Sunday from 3.00 –
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hold social evenings throughout the year to help with Fundraising projects. Friday 7.45 – 9.45pm. If you would be interested in helping at the club or would like to become a member please give us a call.
ARCHERY CLUB - Meets on Friday evenings 7.00 – 9.45 pm and Sunday mornings from 9.30 – 1 1 .30 am. The club shoots indoor throughout the winter and outdoor in the summer months. If you would like to join whether it is for recreational fun or to compete and take part in competitions, please give us a call. For further information please contact 01 968 676545.
theatre. A Community Choir offers a safe and healthy environment in which participants of all ages and backgrounds can make a positive contribution and achieve personal and team success. The choir runs as a weekly class on a Wednesday night from 7.30 – 9.00pm and is lead by Elizabeth Mckeon, please call Elizabeth on 01 968 6751 00 for further details. SLIMMINGWORLD - Tuesday from 6.00 – 8.00 pm. If you'd love to lose weight without ever feeling hungry? Then welcome to Slimming World. Every week we help thousands of members achieve their weight loss... For further information please contact Liz Lonie 077471 20365. TAI CHI CLASSES - Thursday evenings from 6.30 – 9.00 pm. All aspects of Tai Chi Chaun to include Hand Forms, Pushing Hands, Self Defence, Internal Yin and Yang Exercises. For further information on classes or workshops, please contact Jim Connachan on 01 968 768201 . This group meets
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CAKE DECORATING CLASS - Beginners and Intermediate. The beginners class meet on a Monday and the Intermediate on a Wednesday evening from 7.00 – 9.00 pm. The new term will start on 27th and 29th of August. Cost is £40.25 for 7 weeks. If you interested in learning more about the art of cake decorating/or brushing up on the skills you already have. Attending these classes can turn the complete beginners into a professional. If you have some experience then you will learn how to make your cake extra special. COMMUNITY CHOIR - One of the best ways for people to express their creativity, meet new friends and develop a range of skills is to join a choir. This is a pursuit that knows no age, gender, economic, geographical or social boundaries, and one which offers considerable benefits. No specialised equipment is required, costs are low, and choir members can enjoy singing a wide range of musical styles – jazz, classical, pop, and folk and music
every Thursday to practice Wutan Tai Chi Chaun. There are five elements to this martial art and we cover them all. TAE KWON DO - Angus Budge 07753837641 0 A Budge@talktalk.net. Do you want to improve confidence, strength, flexibility, stamina and
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discipline? Suitable for all ages and fitness. levels, regular training in Tae Kwon Do will help you achieve all of these while learning new skills. Wednesday’s 7.00 – 8.00 pm adults OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN
BASKETBALL - (Primary School P3 – P7) a fun and enjoyable way to keep fit and healthy while learning to play basketball in an open and active group environment. The basketball skills include training, games, ball control, passing, dribbling, shooting, games rules, teamwork/teambuilding, training exercises and general fitness. Interested then give us a call. Colin Burt will coach both primary and senior sessions. The class meets on a Saturday morning from 1 0.30 – 1 1 .30 am. The new term will start on Saturday 25 August DOLPHINS - Learning to swim at an early age sets a positive foundation towards a lifetime of participation and enjoyment in a variety of water
and physical well being now and in the future. If you are interested in getting your child on the ladder to success, please give us a call? Waiting list open. DRAMA CLASSES – Craft Theatre and Music School (C.R.A.F.T) hold Drama Classes each Friday between 3.30 – 7.30 pm. These classes cater for 41 /2 – 1 7 year olds. For further information please call Derek Douglas Mobile on 07949973388 JUNIOR JOG & FUN ATHLETICS - Beeslack offer a working relationship between Jog Scotland and Fun
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sports and aquatic activities. Swimming is the second most popular sport in Scotland, after football, for youngsters aged 4 -1 6 years. Swimming provides our children and young people with knowledge and understanding, Skills, capabilities and attributes which they need for mental, social
Athletics to deliver opportunities to improve jumping, throwing and running. Energetic activities that promote health and well being in a fun and safe environment Weekly class incorporating fun Athletics and Junior Jog children encouraged and supported whilst learning and improving their core skills. This class meets on a Monday evening from 6.1 5 – 7.30 pm. New term starts on Monday 27 August Book now to avoid disappointment. PARENT & TODDLER GROUP – Meets at Beeslack on Friday mornings from 1 0.00 – 1 2 noon. The new term will commence Friday 31 August. New members welcomed. We have a large selection of toys for the children and there is plenty of time for parents to enjoy a chat. For further information please contact club secretary Sarah Carr 01 968 6701 87. MIDLOTHIAN SWIMMING CLUB – MSC use Beeslack Community High School to train several times a week. If you feel your child (aged 7 years +) has the
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BEESLACK PENICUIK CAMERA CLUB - The club’s
annual members exhibition is in the foyer of Penicuik Library between 1 9th August and 9th September. The new season starts on 6th September in the Bistro, Beeslack High School at 7.30pm. New members are promised a warm welcome whether your pictures are taken with a compact camera or a digital SLR. Membership is £1 0 per year with a small charge each evening. For more information contact Brian Salvona on 01 31 442 1 082 , John Barnett on 673467 or visit the club’s new website at www.beeslackpenicuikcameraclub.co.uk enquiries@beeslackpenicuikcameraclub.co.uk
professional photographer who has been published in every national broadsheet newspaper in the UK and internationally, such as NY Times, LA Times, Chicago Tribune, Washington Post as well as other publications and media. He owns and operates the highly successful “Edinburgh Photography Tours Limited” where he takes people on a walking tour PENICUIK COMMUNITY around the city, instructing ARTS ASSOCIATION them on how to get the best Plans for the Pencuik and out of their camera - it’s the District Arts Festival 201 2 number one tour in Scotland are coming together, the as well as Edinburgh on We continue to open our doors every Sunday theme this year is the TripAdvisor! He moved from evening in the Town Hall at 7pm with homeindustrial heritage of the baking & refreshments available. Tickets are the city to Penicuik last year £4 and films start at 7.30pm. Our next films area although a wide and joined the PCAA are listed below: range of events are committee after helping out planned. The festival PENICUIK FESTIVAL CINEMA IN THE in last year’s festival. The starts on the first of TOWN HALL 2nd September - Family beauty of the landscape, matinee double bill Buster keaton in “the September with the history and architecture of blacksmith” & “sherlock jnr” opening of the annual art the area has stimulated his exhibition at West St with With live piano accompaniment doors creative spirit and so this Aonghas Macneacail open 3 for 3.30 £8 Adult £3 Child new photography exhibition (http://www.aonghasmacn will be launched this year to 9th September The best exotic marigold eacail.co.uk/) judging this encourage others to get out hotel 201 1 (1 24 mins) Cert 1 2a year’s “Penicuik Turner there and capture their own Prize” . Aonghas lives in 1 6th September - Sherlock holmes a game images of the area. It was Carlops and is an of shadows 201 1 (1 29 mins) Cert PG 1 3 felt that although a internationally known photographer has won the poet and songwriter, as 23rd September - Laxdale Hall or Scotch on Turner Prize in the past, well broadcaster, the Rocks 1 953 (77mins) Cert U photography is sometimes journalist, scriptwriter, overlooked in the annual 30th September - The Angels Share librettist and translator, exhibition so this specialised (1 01 mins) Cert 1 5 writing Gaelic and English. but accessible and popular His collections of poetry F o r m o re i n fo p l e a se vi si t o u r F a ce b o o k p a ge art form deserves its own ' P e n i c u i k C i n e m a ' , go o gl e u s o r e m a i l have been published in showcase. Entries for both c h a n t a l c h a n c h a n @ ya h o o . c o . u k both languages, and his exhibitions can be submitted writing has appeared in at the West St Arts Centre, literary journals all over the world. 1 -3 pm or 6-8 pm on Thursday the 30th of August, contact us for more details or see the PCAA and festival websites (www.penicuikarts.org, The new James Christie Photography Award www.pdaf201 2.weebly.com). Exhibition will also be on show in the Gallery Cafe for the whole of September. James Christie (http://www.jameschristiephotography.com/) is a Other events include Goldrush playing unplugged at West Street - bluegrass with a celtic twist (http://www.scottishbluegrass.com/goldrush.htm). There’ll be a talk on the agricultural history of the Penicuik area on Tuesday the 4th followed by a discussion on the future of farming and sustainable living on the afternoon of Sunday the 9th entitled “Is the Future Vegan?”. We’re very excited to have local lass, Siobhan Miller and her friends perform
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for us at West Street on the evening of Saturday the 8th - Siobhan has won many awards for her fabulous folk singing (http://www.jeanalesliesiobhanmiller.co.uk/biography/). On Friday the 7th up and coming Edinburgh band, Victorian Trout Conspiracy will play at The Fisher’s Tryst and on the 1 4th come boogie to the fabulous Kennel Wages who play blues, bluegrass, R&B, guaranteed to get your feet moving. The musical events conclude with the annual T-in-the Car Park at The Craigiebield House Hotel on the 1 5th of September with many excellent bands - proceeds from this will go to support local charities.
year) and West Street with Colin Galbraith, ‘One to Come’, ‘Tyne and Esk Writers’ and more. On Wednesday evenings come along to West Street
On the arts and crafts side of things we’ll have felting workshops and pictish stone painting in West Street and the library and possibly a craft fair, as well as a Penicuik window trail and our annual studio trail, where local artists open their homes and studios (in Penicuik and Rosslin) to the public so you can see them at work. There’s also several poetry events, including two nights in Rosslyn Chapel with Henry Marsh and his friends as well as a finale evening at Carlops Village Hall on Saturday the 1 5th with words and music from Aonghas Macneacail, Gerda Stevenson, Henry Marsh, local musicians and many more. Literature will come to the fore with children’s workshops at local schools with Janet Mackay (a great hit last
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and listen to and create words “Inspired by Art” .
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Spark, the owner who has played with a number of successful artists including Ronnie Wood, Ocean Colour Scene, Modus and Edwin Starr, along with We do hope you can come along to some of these some of his musical great events, Penicuik and colleagues, will guide the acts District has an amazing Angel Card of the Month - Archangel Michael through the whole process array of artistic talent! This month Michael comes forward to help you starting with rehearsing the find your voice, your truth and be able to vocalise songs in Groove Tunnel’s in a compassionate way. You may be finding The Penicuik & District Arts that that conversation has been a little tense with excellent fully equipped people around you, Michael comes forth to help facilities. Festival is organised by the you find the words to speak to the heart of these Penicuik Community Arts people. He is also there to protect you from negativity, call on his energy when you are Association in need and allow his shield of light to The acts will then move onto (www.penicuikarts.org) and feeling surround you. recording and mixing in the other members of the local Michael wants to remind you that words that are same studio a number of community. said through anger and frustration will leave a well-known artists have harsh taste in your mouth and regret in your heart. He wants you to know that you don't have recorded in and leave with a ARE YOU IN A BAND OR to communicate from a place of fear, finished product which Rod projecting out in an MUSICALLY TALENTED will help the acts use to defensive manner. By AND UNDER 25? - One of talking your truth with hopefully attract attention compassion and love, the Edinburgh’s premier and step up a rung on the situation will quickly resolve. Recording and Rehearsal There is more power in musical ladder. Interested of heartfelt truth than Studios is looking for young words acts should contact the in words of retaliation. bands or individuals who Groove Tunnel through If you would like a full personal would like to take their their website; reading please contact Nikki first step into recording but www.groovetunnel.com or www. starlightscotland. com who don’t have the email or on: 07969 848 81 0 available finances. The info@groovetunnel.com Groove Tunnel in Loanhead is offering these acts the chance to record their first demo for free. Rod
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PENICUIK BADMINTON - Feel inspired by the
olympics? Wellington school, New members required for Penicuik Hunters Badminton club. Non-competitive club with 3 courts Monday evenings 7.45-9.45 New term starts 3rd September Phone Carol 6731 93 or Ivor 6761 83 for more details
BEESLACK THISTLE UNDER 1 4'S BORN 1 999 - We
are actively looking for new players & coaching staff to add to our existing squad for the new season. If you are keen to play or help train & enjoy football, we would be pleased to see you come along & join in our training evenings
Tynecastle away at Peffermill, drew 1 -1 with Bonnyrigg Rose U/21 s, narrowly lost 3-2 to Berwick Rangers and drew 3-3 with Edinburgh City. All these games proved useful in testing players’ fitness and introducing new players and trialists. The League Cup opened with a home tie against newly promoted Broxburn Athletic and a fine performance saw us win 2-1 . However, the following League Cup tie produced one of Penicuik’s poorest performances when we lost 0-3 at home to Livingston United. Then we lost 0-1 to Bonnyrigg Rose, but we outplayed the Super League Champions for the majority of the game and there was more than a hint of daylight robbery when they scored the winning goal late in the
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at Beeslack Community High School every Tuesday night from 6.30pm - 8pm. During the summer holidays, please contact the below to check as we may take a well earned rest during July. All training sessions are carried out by our SFA qualified coaching staff. The new season kicks off in August and we normally play our games on Sunday mornings. If you are keen to play and would like to join us or want any further information, please come along or contact Ian Walker on 07977 469337.
game. On the 1 8th August we had a comfortable 40 win away to Spartans on an artificial pitch that we found difficult to adjust to. Our remaining League Cup fixtures are: 22.8.1 2 away to Pumpherston, 25.8.1 2 away to Edinburgh United.
PENICUIK ATHELETIC FC - Since our last article we
East of Scotland Cup (1 st Round) Forfar West End vs Penicuik Athletic – date to be announced
have played a number of friendlies and League Cup fixtures. In our pre-season friendlies, we lost 3-2 to
ACA Sports East Premier League forthcoming fixtures 01 .09.1 2 Jeanfield Swifts vs Penicuik Athletic 08.09.1 2 Penicuik Athletic vs Armadale Thistle 1 5.09.1 2 Dalkeith Thistle vs Penicuik Athletic
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Non-competitive club with 3 courts Monday evenings 7.45-9.45 New term starts 3rd September Phone Carol 6731 93 or Ivor 6761 83 for more details.
ESKMILL FOOTBALL CLUB - Eskmill Football Club
Under 1 2's - Eskmill Football club have been serving Penicuik for over 50 years. We are currently looking for players to add to our current squad for the current season, next season and beyond. If you were born in 2000, and enjoy football why not give it try? We pride ourselves in giving all our players an equal opportunity . We currently train at Beeslack Community High School on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 and our games are on a Sunday morning. If you are interested in joining us or need further information please contact James Robertson on 07588 238 833.
PENICUIK TENNIS CLUB - Want to play tennis
locally? Would you like to take up tennis, meet new people or improve your current game? Come and join us. We are a brand new club, annual membership is £1 5 and annual family membership is £30. We are running adult and junior beginner and improver lessons and an adult social session on Sundays 1 5.00-1 6.30. For info contact: Caroline on 07949 0941 64 or carolinewylie@hotmail.com
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Coming soon - Penicuik Athletic Lottery Penicuik Athletic are pleased to announce that they will shortly be introducing their own Lottery Prize draw. Each week Lottery tickets will be available at various outlets in Penicuik, from any committee member, and on match days. Four numbers will be drawn each week and if they match your numbers then you will win the Jackpot. If the Jackpot is not won, then the money will be carried forward each week increasing the jackpot prize. The draw will take place every Sunday afternoon at various locations in Penicuik. Agents are required to distribute, sell and collect tickets - contact any committee member if you wish to help.PENICUIK BADMINTON - Feel inspired by the olympics? Wellington school, New members required for Penicuik Hunters Badminton club.
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