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Village Day a great success

The weather was kind and the folks and friends of the

village turned out in their numbers to enjoy a great day.

Thanks once again to Robin Donald for his endless work

and enthusiasm , to Midlothian Council for all the equip-

ment, Brain Ellis and Gordon Dunn for their culinary

expertise and lastly but no means least to all the helpers

on the day and the contributors behind the

scenes .Without you the event would not exist.

For the village day in pictures turn to pages 2 and 3

Cousland Courier the CVHA newsletter

Issue No 14 September 2015

Village day in pictures 2

Village day in pictures 3

Community Broadband 4

Tynewater Plan 5

Doors Open Day 5

Local Services 6

Dates for your Diary 7

Inside this issue: Welcome to our News-

letter again . We hope

you enjoy it.

Don’t forget there will

be a collection for our

bonfire night or if you

have any combustible

material please put it

on the pile in the field to

the east of the village.

See you on the 6th

Lesley, Kathleen, Jean,

Karen , Fiona

Phone Box Fairies How often does anyone phone from

the village red phonebox? Imagina-

tive fairy wondered

how long it would be

before anyone no-

ticed if there was

something growing

inside. Creative fairy

supplied a tomato

seedling and nurturing fairy added a

bit of water, staking and feeding. That

was in April. For 12 weeks the plant

grew and quietly grew, flowered and

produced green tomatoes. By August

it had almost reached the roof, and

only then did it achieve Facebook

fame.

Sadly both Monty Don of Gardeners World

and Jim McColl of Beechgrove Garden agree

that 2015 was a rubbish summer for toma-

toes. The Cousland Phonebox final score

was: Green Tomatoes 12, Red Tomatoes

Nil. In answer to the original question, in

the last days of September a person un-

known finally used the phonebox and

moved the plant.

Do fairies hibernate in winter? They

might flit about less but they might not

opt out completely.

*No telephone equipment was harmed or

rendered unusable due to this exhibit*

Bonfire Night Friday 6th November Will take place this year on Friday

6th November, at the

same field as last year –

the East end of the playing

field. The fire will be lit at

6:30pm and the firework

display will start at ap-

proximately 7.00pm. Hot

soup will be available. As

usual we shall be coming

round the houses in the

village on Saturday 31st October to

collect firewood and Combustibles.

Volunteers are needed to help move

and collect this material – please

meet at the Bogies at Stewart Park

at 9.30am. Please put any combus-

tible material on the pavement by

10am on that day for collection.

Please also look out for Ian McKean

and his Firework Bucket going

round the village collecting dona-

tions to purchase fireworks – peo-

ple have been very generous in the

past which has meant we have had a

great display

Cousland Smiddy

Trust

were pleased to welcome the

Deacon of the Incorporation of

Hammermen of Edinburgh and

the Boxmaster who met Sean

the blacksmith and saw the re-

furbished smiddy during a

visit to present a cheque to

help with the set-up of Sean’s

new business.

Cousland Christmas Fayre Cousland Village Hall

28th November 2015 10:30am - 02:30pm

Stalls

Santa's Visit 1:00pm

Carols Round the

Forge

Cousland Smiddy

Sunday 21st December

6pm – 8pm.



Village Day in Pictures

Page 2 Cousland Courier the CVHA newsletter




Village Day in Pictures



Petanque winners -Lapinskies sweep the board The Lapinskies easily saw all comers winning

everyone their games in the petanque league . Well

done.

Below is a picture of then receiving their winning

trophy on Village day.


Save the date for a fun evening at the village hall to

help raise

funds for a dialysis machine for the Children's Hospi-

tal. Put some

sparkle into your Christmas preparations with a new

look and a chance to

pamper your skin whilst enjoying some refresh-

ments and nibbles.

More details nearer the time.

Ladies Evening

Friday 27th November

The Tynewater Neighbourhood

Plan - Recruiting Now

This has now been finalised and produced with our grateful

thanks for the help of Derek Welsh and Lynne Tait of Midlothi-

an Council. You have a hard copy, but it can also be accessed

on the Midlothian Council Website or the link on the Cousland

village web site.

Now it is important for the action plans to be processed and

monitored so that what people wanted to happen, happens.

Already the expansion of the ring and go service request has

been acted upon by

Karl Vanters, Midlothian travel team.

What is now needed is for a few interested folk from each vil-

lage or anywhere in the Tynewater area to get involved and

go to the Tynewater Community Council meetings to progress

the actions.

The Tynewater Community Council meets about every six

weeks check dates for your diary for the next meeting

YOUTH CLUB

We welcome back our members after the summer holidays

with another busy term in front of us with lots to do crafts,

sports and swimming.

As always after the October break its full speed towards

Christmas, here are some dates for your diaries…

Wednesday 28th October Halloween Party

Sunday 6th December Christmas Party

Saturday 12th December Panto

Information and times will all be confirmed soon.

Many Thanks

Tracy, Judith, Eileen and Marianne

Email: [email protected]

Mobile/Text: 07403 318 395

Village – New Year Walk

Saturday 2nd January 2016

Meet at the Village Hall

at 11.00am

Hogmanay at the Hall

Traditional Hogmanay Evening

Bar Opens 9pm and will close

12.30am



Macmillan Coffee Morning

Thanks so much to everyone who came along to support

the Macmillan Coffee Morning on the 25th September.

Lots of tea and cake, soup and bread was consumed and

everyone was very generous with their donations. We

raised a huge £850 which is fantastic for this worthy

charity.

A massive thanks to the team...Robin, Sheena, Helen,

Claire, Veronica, Jennifer and David. Without their skills

and time this event wouldn't happen. Ann Louise sold

some stationery, and Sean, our village blacksmith,

showed us his great work. To all who popped their

heads into the kitchen to help, and got involved in mak-

ing it a profitable day, thanks. Carol

SAD NEWS

It is with great sadness we have learnt the news of the

death of two long standing village residents,

Bob Bell of Hadfast Road and

Peter Grant also of Hadfast Road

Our thoughts are with their families


Cousland Calendar

The Cousland Calendar 2016 is now available to buy.

£4.50 not including postage each from Sheena Irving. They

come shrink wrapped, all profits to Cousland Heritage Hub

funds. The images are the result of the Village Day competi-

tion.

First prize went to Andrew McGovern, 2nd Fay Cornes,

3rd Lesley Combe

Contact [email protected] to reserve your

copy(ies!). Payment on collection please..

They are selling fast so far so can do another print run to cover

orders still to come in up until 31st October.

Doors Open Day 2015 We welcomed 100 visitors to the Smiddy & Heritage Hub

on the 12th September and had a

wonderful response from everyone who came to see the

results of the re-furbishment project so far. The Heritage

Hub displays were very popular and everyone enjoyed

watching Sean work at the forge. Teas etc. were very

popular and we raised much needed funds from all the

donations.

Many thanks go again to our volunteers for helping out

on the day and preparing the venue

beforehand. And clearing up!

The smiddy website www.couslandsmiddy.co.uk will

soon be advertising dates of a programme of future

open days. Meanwhile we are happy to welcome

booked groups.

Cousland Community Broadband

There was a good response at the Community Cafe when

Stobonet attended to give information on the Wireless oppor-

tunities for the Cousland area, in addition to the commercial

Wireless Service now being offered by Lothian Broadband.

With the support of Stobonet, we have five users connected

so far, via Antennas located at the village hall and another at

the top of Hillside. Those five are having success in receiving

strong connections at last. We are still looking to identify fur-

ther sites to expand the coverage, however, our work com-

mitments don't allow us as much time to pursue this as we

would like.

Thanks to all who expressed interest, we will reach you as

soon as we can.

DOG NEWS

There is nothing more embarrassing than when your dog

won't stop barking.

Midlothian Council have a specific person who can help dog

owners who are maybe finding it difficult to control their

dog's noise.

Paul Rice who works with Midlothian Council can visit and

advise with various devices and techniques to help to train

and reassure your pet.

He is happy to be contacted on 0131 271 3342

C.R.A.P.S.

A meet the Brewers was held in the Hall of Friday even-

ing 9th October. Daniel Lumsden and Andy McKay of

Cousland and Alexander Brown of Fordel Park Farm sup-

plied a number of Ales for sampling. We were offered

Brown Ale, Pale Ale, I.P.A.s and Wheat Beer. Micro

Brewing is growing and perhaps we have one in the

Cousland Area soon.

A big THANKS to Ken Carnie for arranging a different

kind of CRAPS .




Clubs and Societies Meeting

Days

Majority Group 1st Mon in Month 2.00pm

Circuit Training Monday 7.30pm

Carpet Bowling Tuesday 7.00pm

SWRI (Rural)

3rd Tues in

Month 7.00pm

Parent & Tots Wednesday 9.15am

Youth Club Wednesday 6.30pm

Girl Guides Friday 6.30pm

History Group 1st Sat every 2nd

month 9.30am

Village Trades and Services B & B (Twin/Double Room) Kathleen & Robin Donald 0131 663 1821

Beauty Treatments Claire Wilson 07849 717 291

Blacksmith/ Forged Metalwork Sean Cockburn 07758 654 0434

Builder & Plasterer Clark Millar 07812 780 017

Child Minder Carol McArthur 0131 660 2315

Fencing, Railings & Metalworker Steve Gilhooley 07702 188 692

Hairdresser Christine Bolton 07909 059905

Painter/Decorator Stewart Naysmith 0131 454 9707

Personal Trainer Phil Calvert 07525 046 436

Personal Trainer Gemma Chapman 07783 941 723

Physiotherapist Dougal Coward 07921 618 568

Plumber /Heating & Boiler Servicing Gordon Dunn 07850 246 810

Vet Beattie & John Buxton 0131 654 2266

Cousland Village Hall Association Meeting Sept/Oct 15

Matters Arising

Grill not heating - CT to speak with Carol.

Extractor fan in bar working well.

New 6ft high wine cooler required – BE has sourced one approval

given to purchse

Midlothian Walking Festival = well attended and successful.

Tent purchased (8 x 4) canopy now fitting

Price for ½ table to be checked out RD to explore further

Poppy Scotland event – posters / flyers to be put up

Village Day very successful events and NB to send letters of thanks to

all of the judges.

A special thanks was made to RD for all of his extraordinary efforts -

thank you Robin Donald

Hall Updates

Front door – purchased Single push bar lock needs to be inserted

CVHA agreed for RD to purchase and install.

Key safe for new front door to be explored - link and price

Broadband

Stobonet installed mast to aerial at village hall. Lothian Broadband

still keen .

KD to circulate flyers outlining both Stobonet and Lothian Broadband

options

CVHA to apply for grant to installl relays around village

AOCB

request made for computer for use by CVHA - quotation to be sought for

laptop and appropriate software.

C.R.A.P.S

A big THANKS to Ken

Carnie for arranging a

different kind of CRAPS

evening,

on 9th October hugely

enjoyed by all who

attended.

SHORT MAT BOWLS

Short mat bowls will

commence on Tues-

day evenings at 7pm

in October – all wel-

come.

Ernest Hourston




Dates for your diary October 2015

20 SWRI – Nairns Oatcakes 7.15pm Village Hall

20 Tynewater Community Council 7.30pm Calander Pavilion

Pathhead

24 SWRI – Midlothian Federation

Mid Oct Carpet Bowls Start 7.00pm Village Hall

25 Clocks Change – ‘Fall Back’

28 Youth Club – Halloween Party TBA Village Hall

31 Uplift of Firewood etc for Bonfire night 10.00am start All Village

LOOK OUT FOR IAN McKEAN COLLECTING DONATIONS FOR FIREWORKS

November 2015

2 CVHA – Committee Meeting 7.00pm Village Hall

2 Majority Group,

(Red Cross – Slides and Talk) 2.00pm Village Hall

6 Bonfire and Firework Display 6.30pm Field east of Village

7 Community Café 10.30am Village Hall

10 Cousland Smiddy Trust 7.30pm Smiddy

17 SWRI – Coffee Evening 7.15pm Village Hall

27 Ladies Evening TBA Village Hall

28 Community Café and Village Fair

– (Stalls, Santa Visit 1pm,) 10.30-2.30pm Village Hall

December 2015

6 Youth Club – Christmas Party TBA Village Hall

7 Majority Group – (talk -Andrew Stewart ) 2.00pm Village Hall

7 CVHA – Committee Meeting 7.00pm Village Hall

SWRI TBA

8 Cousland Smiddy Trust 7.30pm Smiddy

12 Youth Club Panto Trip TBA Meet Village Hall

Senior Citizen Christmas Lunch TBA

21 Carols Round Forge 6.00pm Smiddy

31 Hogmanay Happenings 9.00pm Village Hall

January 2016

2 Village New Year Walk 11.00am Meet Village Hall

11 Majority Group –

(Rev Alan Cobain – Afghanistan) 2.00pm Village Hall

19 SWRI – Line Dancing 7.15pm Village Hall

CVHA committee

Dougie MacKenzie (Chair)

Norrie Brown (Secretary)

Claire Thomson

(Treasurer)

Brian Ellis

Andrew McGovern

Stuart Buchan

Caroline Pearson

Alison Vikis

Darren Sweeny

Fiona Dunn

The Village Committee

meet 1st Monday of each

month in the Village Hall.

Members of the community

are always welcome to at-

tend.

SUNDAY PAPERS

Anyone wanting a Sunday

paper delivered,

Please contact Jack

0131 660 2315

EGGS FOR SALE

At the Kiln on

Quarrybank Road

ODD JOBS Any jobs needing done.

Cutting logs, moving slabs,

general tidying.

Contact: Jack:

01316602315

HELP IS AT HAND

Are you looking for someone to watch your little darlings so you can enjoy a night out, a meal

out or just peace to do your food shop?

Please contact:: Ellie Doolan /Gemma Yoxall

Mob:07468 435 336

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