The Monthly Edit - May Issue 28

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USC IN THE USAUltimate Storm Cheer (USC) from Penicuik haverecently returned from Orlando, Florida after havingcompeted at the prestigious US Finals competition.The team won a bid to compete in Florida at theAl lstar Cheer and Dance Nationals in Glasgow back inJune 201 1 . The team of 9 dancers aged 1 4-1 5 fromPenicuik and Beeslack High School came second toan experienced New York Dance school . If you wouldl ike any further information on classes and how you can get involved please [email protected]

CONGRATULATIONSTO PENICUIKS' NEW HUNTER & LASS

James MacDonald and Lynsey Price are our PenicuikHunter & Lass. With a jam packed events calendarcommencing 21 st of May with the Rideout and Festivalday on Saturday 26th May.

Wel l done and al l the very best from The Monthly EditTeam.

The winner of last months SCUBA Competition is Lorna Wilkie with her answerof SCUBA stands for Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus. There wil lbe fol low up of how Lorna enjoyed her prize next month.

This month we dont have a competition but instead a giveaway as we have hada donation of PC's from a local company, who would l ike to see them benifitthier new owners whom may not be able to afford a PC or are studying andneed access to a PC. The PC wil l come preloaded with Ubuntu Linux the samegreat operating system that TME is created on. Cal l our office to enquire.. .

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PENTLANDS SWRIAt our April meeting we welcomed Lesley Kerr, wholed us in jewellery making. We enjoyed creatinggorgeous necklaces and bracelets with bar andtoggle clasps, tigertail beading wire and vast an arrayof colours and styles of beads.We also took the opportunity to thank all themembers who took part in our Alice In Wonderlandthemed entry at the recent Penicuik HorticulturalShow. We were thrilled to win The WRI Award, andalso the J Lambie Plaque for Gillian Walker's cakewhich won Best Exhibit in the Baking and WRIsections!Brooch: 1 st Jane Millar, 2nd Hazel Murray, 3rd IreneMainFlower Of The Month Competition: Hazel MurrayOur next meeting will take place on 2nd May 201 2,when we look forward to welcoming guests fromneighbouring SWRIs for a coffee evening withentertainment, raffle, plants and gift stall and ofcourse delicious home baking! This is a members andinvitation only evening.

RAINBOWS, BROWNIES, GUIDES.- GIRLGUIDINGPENICUIK

Girlguiding is the largest voluntary organisation forgirls and young women in the UK.Girlguiding Penicuik offers all kinds of opportunitiesfor girls of all age groups, including Rainbows (aged 5– 7), Brownies (aged 7 – 1 0) and Guides (aged 1 0 –1 4). Units meet throughout Penicuik and on mostevenings during the week. A number of units haverecently moved locations and we can now offerplaces at both Strathesk and Cuiken Primary schools.If you would like your daughter to share in theexperiences that Guiding has to offer then call us. ForRainbows, call Carol Mann : 6731 93. For Brownies,

callJenniferMartin :

67401 3. For Guides, call Linda McDonald ; 674897

COUNCILLOR REPORT - MARGARET WILSONThis is my last report as a councillor for ward 1 .Penicuik. This ward stretches fromHowgate,Leadburn, Silverburn , Ninemileburn,Loanstone to Mauricewood in Penicuik. A very bigarea to be representing,but it has been a realprivilage to work for you all. I cannot tell you howmuch I have enjoyed the experience ,learning moreevery day about the area and the people ,I

represented. I will miss the busy life I have had for 5

years and sometimes wonder what I will do with allmy free time. However it is time to retire as I am inmy 65th year and I want to spend time with myhusband ,family and friends. This year 201 2 will see 1 2 SNP candidates standing in6 wards across Midlothian. To go into administrationin the council we need to have 1 0 successfulcandidates. I hope all 1 2 make it and change things inMidlothian council for the better. I have been inopposition for the last 5 years and it SO hard tochange things when you are the oppositioncouncillors. Change is good, it brings new and freshpeople to work on your behalf. Labour have been incharge in Midlothian for as long as I can remember,let us have a new regime at the helm of local politics.

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I worked hard for All of you whilst I was thecouncillor and felt when ever I resolved a problemyou brought to my surgery ,it was the most satisfyingfeeling to be able to help someone,no matter howsmall or how big the problem. Please give 2 votes thistime to the SNP ,two people working in tandem foryou will bring benefits for the area. I have know JoeWallace and Derek Rosie for a long time andrecommend them both to you as 2 pairs of steadyhands to take over from me ,please give them achance on May 3rd.Let them shine , Labour is dullwith no new ideas and no new councillors comingthrough,we have the talent and the drive !! ! yours most sincerelycllr. Margaret Wilson.

SIT DOWN STAND UP COMEDY CLUBThe next comedy event is to be held at theCraigiebield House Hotel onthe 1 2th of May withheadliner Viv Gee. Viv is originally from Penicuik andattended Peni High. At present the rest of the line upis to be decided. Any queries contact Davy07896628288.

PENICUIK/L’ISLE SUR LA SORGUE TWINNINGASSOCIATION

The Twinning Association’s latest fundraiser was aBeetle Drive in Penicuik Town Hall on 30th March. Itwas an entertaining evening and raised £1 87 forfunds. Thanks go to Jane and Roger Kelly whocooked a tasty supper of stovies which included avegetarian option. Champion “Beetler was Linda MacDonald who won the first prize of a meal for two atthe Navaar House Hotel, runner up winning a prize ofa bottle of wine was Ulla Hipkin and the booby prizeof an easter egg went to Derek Rosie.We would like to invite all members and anyoneinterested in Twinning to our AGM which will be heldon Monday 21 st May in Penicuik Town Hall. There will

be wine and nibbles afterwards so come along andhere about Penicuik’s beautiful Twin Town.If you wish to know more about the TwinningAssociation please contact Sheila on 677306 or Derekon 679367.

PENICUIK AND DISTRICT SNPSpeaking to Branch members who attended a meetthe candidates meeting in the Navaar House HotelCandidate and Branch Converer Joe Wallaceexplained to those present that it is important thatvoters are aware that they can vote for both the SNPcandidates in the forthcoming Council election.If a voter is voting SNP in Penicuik Ward 1 atStrathesk Primary School, Cuiken Primary School andYMCA/YWCA Queensway it is Joe Wallace 1 DerekRosie 2 and if voter is voting at the North Kirk andCornbank it is Derek Rosie 1 Joe Wallace 2.In Midlothian West Ward 4 at Mauricewood Primaryand Glencorse Primary it is Andrew Coventry 1 OwenThompson 2It will be SNP 1 and 2 you can vote for bothcandidates.

Joe went on to assure members that Derek and hewould carry on the tremendous work of CouncillorMargaret Wilson in working hard for Penicuik. Headded that not only the Branch but the people ofPenicuik owe a deep sense of gratitude to Margaret.She has taken up problems on behalf of manyresidents and through determination, tenacity andnot taking no for an answer got things done.Derek Rosie echoed Joe’s sentiments and said it wasgood that Margaret has told them both that she willbe there to give Andrew, Joe and him help andadvice.

The Branch have issued a survey throughout Penicuikand District and the returns exceed the figures wehave received in previous surveys by a substantial

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amount.As we expected the main issues of concern are thefuture of our High Schools and the Town Centre. Themajority of people who responded stated that theywould like more consultation before a decision ismade and would prefer that the two schools remain.Andrew Coventry said I realise how importantexcellent educational opportunities are in enablingindividuals to fulfil their potential in life. I work ineducation helping young people and people of all

ages to move forward with their aspirations which ina time of rapidly changing technology which ischanging daily the way people live and work we haveto ensure that the people of Penicuik have access toexcellent educational opportunities.

Derek Rosie is a member of the BusinessImprovement District Committee, this is a way inwhich local businesses can help improve their owntrading environments. The aim is to get businessowners locally to form a steering group that helpsidentify projects and services. What is clear that ifBIDS is to succeed then it requires significant supportfrom the local council. Councillor Margaret Wilsonwho also attends BIDS meetings has beenattempting to get the Council to allow the site ofJackson Street School to be used as a car park,hopefully with a change in administration atMidlothian Council there will be a more sympatheticear.

Car Parking in the centre of Penicuik is a barrier toimproving the footfall, shoppers require more than90 minutes, especially if visiting the Health Centre,Dentist or a hairdresser then want to meet friends

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for coffee and do some shopping.

Convenor Joe Wallace spoke of the Labouradministrations use of the disastrous PFI (PrivateFinance Initiative) for new builds throughoutMidlothian then boast that “they” have provided youwith modern facilities. They never tell you the truecosts of these contracts, for example StratheskPrimary School cost 6.7 million to build but over thelife of the contract it will cost £25 million. By the endof the contract the building will not be fit forpurpose and by committing you to debts now theyare restricting growth in the future. Children that arepresently attending these schools will still be payingfor them when their children go to school, that is ifthey are still fit for purpose.

Joe concluded by thanking all those members whohave helped in the campaign so far and those whohave committed to help in the coming weeks.

For further information on the Branch or the SNPplease contact Andrew on 664904

BROOMHILL DAY CENTRE Please note that the day centre will close on Monday7th May, Monday 4th June and Tuesday 5th June. We are looking for entertainers to join our pool! I fyou have something to offer then please contact LizChisholm at the day centre on 01 968 6781 09 formore information. Because of rising fuel costs, weare able to pay for any reasonable expenses

incurred. We would like to thank all family, friends andneighbours who donated to our funds in memory of

the late Margaret Rintoul.We very much appreciate your generosity.

HOWGATE VILLAGE HALL (HOWGATE CONNECT)Support, share, grow our village.Email: [email protected] or call01 968 672277.

Howgate May Day Market – Special attractions are:Music from the shows, come and pet our lovelylambs, have a great experience with the ponies.Howgate May Day Market Saturday 5th May 201 2.Time: 9.30 – 1 .00 pm. We are aiming to keep thespring celebrations going for May with indoor andoutdoor attractions at our May Day Market! Comeand see our wonderful range of stalls, including freshvegetables, arts and crafts, plants and tastyhomebaking. Adults listen to the music from theshows; Kids can take a gentle walk on the ponies andpet the lambs! To book a stall or for further detailscontact 07976549387.

Art ExhibitionHowgate Village Hall Friday 1 1 th May 4.00 – 8.00 pmand Saturday 1 2th May from 1 0.30 – 4.00 pm. Comeand see the work of our Art Group on display and forsale. Join us for a glass of wine on the Friday eveningto launch the event. On Saturday the opportunity tohave tea, coffee and some home baking whilst

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looking around the amazing work on show. This isyour chance to own an original piece of work.

Art GroupThe Howgate Art group meet every Wednesday.Currently the afternoon class is fully booked butthere are a few spaces in the evening from 7.00 –9.00 pm. Please call Maureen on 01 506 639770.Maureen will take names for the waiting list.

Babies and BeyondThe babies and beyond meet on a Friday morning inthe 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 whichincludes children’s snacks and a cup of tea or coffee

for the parents. Please call Karen on 01 968 679346for details.

Bridge ClubBridge Club meet on a Monday evening from 7.00 –9.00 pm and Wednesday mornings from 1 0.00 – 1 2.00noon. Opportunity to experience a more competitiveform of bridge in a relaxed environment. If you arenot a complete beginner, just turn up (with orwithout a partner) and we guarantee you a game!Please call 01 968 67031 9 for more information.

Conversational French GroupWe are a group of 5 (beginners to intermediates)who meet on Monday evenings round my kitchentables to learn French. We currently have room for 2more. We are a friendly bunch led by a native French

speaker and the class is informal and fun. Class costs£5 per week. For more info or if you would like tocome along ring 01 968 67921 4 French Evening – Please note the change of dateHowgate Village Hall, Friday 3rd August, 7.30 pm. Anight of fine cuisine and top notch wine. Put it in yourdiary now! Further details to follow soon.

Howgate Community CouncilHowgate Community Council next meeting isThursday 1 7th May. Come along or contact Karen [email protected]

Howgate KirkThe Howgate Kirk service starts is held every Sundayand starts at 9.30 am, Sunday club for children up to1 6 years is held in the hall during the service. Tea &coffee served in the hall after the service. Ampleparking available. Please call Irene Hobbs., SessionClerk for details on 01 721 724330.

Teddy’s Den Childminding –Wellington Cottages, Peebles Road, has vacanciesfrom £2.80 per hour. Tel. 01 968 67921 4

Youth of HowgateThe children of Howgate held a stall at the lastcountry market to raise funds for their new youthgroup. Would you be interested in helping to set anew youth group up? Why not contact [email protected] to find outmore.

Howgate Readers GroupHowgate Readers group meet on the last Monday ofthe month. Please contact Penicuik Library on 01 968664060 or Pat on 01 968 677509.

Leisurely LunchesLeisurely lunches meet on the 1 st Wednesday of themonth. The next planned lunch is Wednesday 2nd

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May then the 6th June at 1 2.30 pm. Homemadefood, a chance to catch up with friends, a treat for all.Time: 1 2.30 pm. Call 01 968 674229/01 968 672277for more details.

Scottish Women’s Rural Institute Howgate – Alwayspleased to welcome friends and visitors – bothwomen and men – if a topic appeals to you.April 1 0thJoin us with Doreen Marsh to learn aboutspinning wool. Competitions: - handmade article infelt, 2 homemade marzipan sweets, Flowers of themonth. Please contact Shona for details for furtherdetails on 01 31 448 0774.

FACILITY FOR HIRE Workshops, Meetings, Parties!! ! !Hall, kitchen and smaller hall for hire. Do you have abirthday party coming up soon and would like tocelebrate 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 fortraining opportunities or to hold a meeting?Competitive rates. Call 01 968 672277 for moredetails.

PENICUIK AND LOANHEAD LABOUR PARTYAt the last Meeting of Penicuik and Loanhead Labour

Party Councillor Adam Montgomery advisedComrades that floodlighting for Penicuik Athletic F.C.AND Penicuik Rugby Club were now in hand withcosts being met from finance available to localcouncillors. The cost of £50.000 for both sets oflights will be financed by £40,000 from CouncillorMontgomery and £1 0,000 from Councillor Brown.Councillor Montgomery stated I have been workingon this proposal for a good while now and I amdelighted Councillor Brown has agreed to make upthe shortfall. This shall be a tremendous facility forboth clubs and is another major improvement tosports facilities in the public park.

Adam also reported he was getting excellentfeedback on his campaign for a rail link from Penicuikto Edinburgh. Penicuik is the biggest town inScotland without a rail link and the elections givepeople in our community an opportunity to havetheir say. I have costings already prepared and thislink to Penicuik is easily delivered so support the raillink campaign and get the train out to Penicuik.If you wish to join the Scottish Labour Party pleasecontact Ian Miller (secretary) 30. Loanburn Ave.Penicuik tel. 01 968 677807.

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PENICUIK COMMUNITY EDUCATION ASSOCATIONwww.penicuikcommunityeducationassociation.net

MondaysBreakfast Club at Carnethy Community Centre 7am-9pm Contact Simon or David at Ickle World on07872996675 or 07921 61 521 6.Breakfast Club at Strathesk PS 7am-9pm ContactSimon or David at Ickle World on 07872996675 or07921 61 521 6.

Indoor Bowls, held in the Town Hall 1 0.00-1 2 noon &2pm-4pmContact: Carol at Penicuik High School, CLD Dept, on01 968 6641 1 4.After School Club at Strathesk PS, 2pm-6pm, ContactSimon or David at Ickle World on 07872996675 or07921 61 521 6.After School Club, 2pm-6pm, at Carnethy CommunityCentre, Contact Simon or David at Ickle World on07872996675or 07921 61 521 6.

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TuesdaysBreakfast Club at Carnethy Community Centre 7am-9pm Contact Simon or David at Ickle World on07872996675 or 07921 61 521 6.Breakfast Club at Strathesk PS 7am-9pm ContactSimon or David at Ickle World on 07872996675 or07921 61 521 6.Parent & Toddler, Carnethy Community Centre, 9am-1 2 noon

Contact: Anne-O7752984464After School Club at Strathesk PS, 2pm-6pm ContactSimon or David at Ickle World on 07872996675 or07921 61 521 6.After School Club, at Carnethy Community Centre,2pm-6pm, Contact Simon or David at Ickle World on07872996675 or 07921 61 521 6.Family History Group, Penicuik High School, CLDdept, 6.30pm-9pm, Contact Carol on 01 968 6641 1 4.Yoga at Penicuik High School 7pm-8.1 5pm, contactWendy on 0771 4 988 403.WednesdaysBreakfast Club at Carnethy Community Centre 7am-9pm Contact Simon or David at Ickle World on07872996675 or 07921 61 521 6.Breakfast Club at Strathesk PS 7am-9pm Contact

Simon or David at Ickle World on 07872996675 or07921 61 521 6.

Childminding group Carnethy Community Centre1 2noon-2.30pmContact:After School Club at Strathesk PS, 2pm-6pm, ContactSimon or David at Ickle World on 07872996675 or07921 61 521 6.After School Club, 2.30pm-6pm, at CarnethyCommunity Centre, Contact Simon or David at IckleWorld on 07872996675or 07921 61 521 6.After School Club at Strathesk PS, 2pm-6pm, ContactSimon or David at Ickle World on 07872996675 or07921 61 521 6.ThursdaysBreakfast Club at Carnethy Community Centre 7am-

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9pm Contact Simon or David at Ickle World on07872996675 or 07921 61 521 6.Breakfast Club at Strathesk PS 7am-9pm ContactSimon or David at Ickle World on 07872996675 or07921 61 521 6.Yoga, at Strathesk PS community wing 9.45-1 1 .1 5amContact: Wendy on 0771 4988403.Family History Group, Penicuik High School, CLDdept, 1 0am-1 2 noon, Contact Carol on 01 968 6641 1 4.

Yoga, at Penicuik High School 7pm Contact: Wendyon 0771 4988403.After School Club at Strathesk PS, 2pm-6pm, ContactSimon or David at Ickle World on 07872996675 or07921 61 521 6.After School Club, 2pm-6pm, at Carnethy CommunityCentre, Contact Simon or David at Ickle World on07872996675or 07921 61 521 6.

Fridaysa) Breakfast Club at Carnethy Community Centre7am-9pm Contact Simon or David at Ickle World on07872996675/07921 61 521 6.b) Breakfast Club at Strathesk PS 7am-9pm ContactSimon or David at Ickle World on

07872996675/07921 61 521 6.Yoga, at Strathesk PS community wing 9.45-1 1 .00 amContact: Julie on 01 968 661 204.After School Club at Strathesk PS, 1 2noon-6pm,Contact Simon or David at Ickle World on07872996675 or 07921 61 521 6.After School Club, at Carnethy Community Centre,1 2noon-6pm, Contact Simon or David at Ickle Worldon 07872996675 or 07921 61 521 6.

Penicuik High School, CLD Dept, Contact: CarolDavidson 01 968 6641 1 4 & Strathesk Primary School,Community Dept, Contact Barbara Wilson on 01 968678606.

“Working in partnership with Midlothian Council toprovide and improve social education and learningopportunities for all members of the community”Penicuik Community Education Association is aCompany Limited by Guarantee, Registered inScotland, number 21 471 9.Recognised by the Inland Revenue as a ScottishCharity, Number SC030904

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SACRED HEART PRIMARY NURSERY CLASSWe are a small, friendly, non-denominational nurseryclass offering high-quality pre-school education forchildren aged 3-5 years. Our class is staffed by aPrimary/Nursery Teacher Mrs. Sue Stephen and ChildCare Development Workers, Ms. Fiona Dougall andMrs. Tammy Anderson. There are twenty morningand twenty afternoon places. To visit our class or torequest an application form for a place, please phone01 31 -271 -4665. Parents/ Carers can add their child'sname to our waiting list from the age of two. Nurseryplaces are offered in the term after a child's thirdbirthday, depending on availability.

PENICUIK COMMUNITY LEARNING &DEVELOPMENT

Free Classes, May – June in PenicuikLEADING A GROUPTuesday 1 st May – 5th June, 9.45am – 1 1 .45amStrathesk Primary CLD FacilitiesAn introduction to leading a group; how groupswork; presentations, and knowing you’ve beeneffective. COFFEE & CHILL TIME

Thursday 1 0th May – 28th June, 1 pm – 2.30pmStrathesk Primary CLD FacilitiesJoin us on Thursday afternoons for a coffee and achat (1 – 1 .45pm) and Family Fun Time (2 – 2.30pm) MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR PCTuesdays 1 st May – 5th June , 1 2.45pm – 2.1 5pmPenicuik High School CLD FacilitiesTips on what you can do with computer applications –eg, creating labels, small spreadsheets, keeping anaddress book etc. Crèche places are available for all sessions, but mustbe booked in advance. These are free sessions, so if you think you would liketo join any of the 3, then why not give us a call toreserve your place. Contact Carol or Isabel on 01 9686641 1 4 to book your place.

BEESLACK COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOLCOMMUNITY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

NEW from APRIL………

Booking essential.

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Book your space for FUN! FUN! FUN on Sunday 3rdJune, come along and try our new fantastic classes.We will be offering the opportunity to take part inthe unique programme of FUN fitness activities for 3years + up to 1 02. Cost £3.75 per session. A discountwill be given if you book into a weekly class. Seebelow for the activities on offer:

INFLATABLE FITNESS 1 0.00 – 1 0.45 am with largebouncy castles, inflatable sports areas, a slide,penalty shootout, and bungee run, there are noexcuses for not breaking a sweat whilst having lots ofFUN.

SCOOTER FITNESS 1 1 .00 – 1 1 .45 am this experiencecombines friendly competitive games with racingaround on scooters. Fantastic for fitness, balanceand co-ordination

GLEE CLUB 1 2.00 – 1 2.45 pm Singing and dancing isnot only great fun but good for the body as well andnow it doesn’t just have to be watched on TV!

MICRO FITNESS, MOBILE GYM EXPERIENCE 1 .00 –1 .45 pm this unique class allows children andteenagers to discover a wide range of cardioequipment with maximum FUN. Out gym includestreadmills, bikes, rowing machines, air walkers,steppers and much, much more. We will also utilisethe Wii technology with the Wii Fit to allow thedevelopment of balance and co-ordination. We havea strong emphasis that fitness should be FUN.

PARENT & CHILD SWIMMING OPPORTUNITY –Thiswill is held on Tuesday evenings from 6.00 – 6.45 pm.Classes are paid in advance. Come along and enjoysome fun time with your children. Please contact theCommunity Education Office for more information.Spaces are limited.

COOKING ON A BUDGET/COOKING FOR ONE –

Thursday evenings from 6.30 – 8.30 pm. Due topopular demand basic healthy cooking meals for oneie cooking mince portioning into different types ofmeals. This class will start on Thursday 1 7 May untilThursday 21 June. Cost for 6 weeks is £34.50.

(Ingredients will be extra) Interested then pleasegive us a call.

SUMMER ACTIVITIES – Our summer Buzz Clubprogramme is now available. If you are interested inany of the activities please give us a call. BreakfastClub, Buzz Club, and Lunch Club Mix and match ouractivities Buzz Club in the morning and select anactivity for the afternoon.

SCHOOL OPENING TIMES - As a community schoolour Community Education Programme is on offerthroughout the calendar year. Please note we DONOT close during school holiday periods althoughopening hours may be altered. We do however closeon PUBLIC HOLIDAYS and access may be limited orrestricted during exam times. This will however bekept to a minimum. We do close Friday – Mondayinclusive during both the Easter and SeptemberWeekend. Please note that all classes, groups andlets MUST be clear of the building by 9.55 pm at thevery latest.

For further information with regard to all aspects ofBeeslack Community High School, CommunityEducation Programme please contact… on 01 968673893 or Fax 01 968 678659.

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WOMBERANGBy Sue TownsendThursday 3rd May - Saturday 5th MayTickets available now by e mail or from Best SellerPenicuik. All seats £5This is a one act play lasting approximately 1 hour 1 5minutes.Have you ever been sitting in a waiting room andlonged to say to the person next to you that theysmell or they have bad teeth? Well this may be theplay for you!A black comedy set in 1 979 we see into the lives ofseveral women at a gynaecological clinic openlydiscussing the problems they have faced and are

facing from child birth, relationships, family, sex,work and money. This play examines socialcircumstance at the time of the rise of Thatcher.Britain had high unemployment, strikes, enforcedpoverty, issues in Europe, PUNK, fuel costs andnational security worries in the middle east.Ring any bells?As an active theatre company we are seeking toextend our following and appeal by producing plays,shows and musical productions to suit audiences andparticipants expectations alike. We welcome allmembers of the community to come and participateor support the shows as the audience. FromPantomime every December to One, Two and Threeact Plays and Musicals there will always be anopportunity for you to be involved.We appreciate that not everyone can do everythingor wants to be involved with everything we produceso there is no all year commitment required, unlessyou want to of course. And our productions alwaysneed a crew backstage, costumes, props, scenerylighting and sound.

We have great knowledge and are enthusiastic inkeeping live theatre in Penicuik and reach a wideaudience throughout the year. As a consequence weare able to offer some competitive advertising andsponsorship opportunities to the local communitybusinesses which help keep us running through outthe year. We appreciate the support we havereceived from the local businesses this year.

Next Year sees the rebirth of the Musical (in August201 3 )for which we will require a vocal chorus andlead singers. Meetings for organising this will takeplace in late April and early May after the currentproduction is well under way in its rehearsal. If youwould like to be involved in this production e-mail uson our marketing e-mail address to be kept informedof developments with this production.

Angel Card of the Month ~ Archangel Chamuel

Chamuel comes forth this month to help you findlove in your life. This love may be of an externalsource, such as a love for a job, relationship or place,but more than likely this will be to find a love ofyourself. So many of us look outwards to findhappiness, to find love, when what we really need isto find love for ourselves. If you asked yourself howmuch you loved you, what would be the answer?

Many of us forget to find that inner love for who weare, we believe that the answers will be found in thethings around us, when really the love that we yearnfor, is the love within ourselves. Chamuel will helpus this month to find that love, to help us begin to

love the person that we are, the body that weare in, to love the life that welead. Open your heart toChamuel and he will leadyou inside of your heart, toconnect with this love thatwe all have, within our ownself.

If you would like a fullpersonal Reading please

contact Nikkiwww.starlightscotland.com

or on: 07969 848 810

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Our Arts & Culture section has been sponsored byThe Studio Penicuik - 01968 768001

Hel lo, my name isChristopher Diaz. I run myown Breakdance schoolcal led ‘Steps of Style’ inPenicuik.

I started the business inEdinburgh 3 years ago in late 2009, withsupport and funding from the Princes ScottishYouth Business Trust (PSYBT).

I’ve beenbreakdancing forover 9 years nowand have beenteaching for 5 ofthose years. Ihave del iveredbreakdance tastersessions to a vast

amount of highschools and primary schools throughoutEdinburgh.

As wel l as this I have been a breakdanceteacher for a numerous amount of dancecompanies/schools.

Currently at this momentin time, I am sti l l a danceteacher for a dancecompany cal led KICDance, which is situatedin Bonnyrigg. I’ve workedthere for nearly 3 years.

I also run danceworkshops forMerchiston CastleSchool throughout thesummer and Easterhol idays.

Last year I enteredSacred Heart, Corn-bank, Maurice wood, Beeslack &Penicuik High schools and ran some tastersessions as part of the schools health andfitness week, which was a big success.

For more info & class times contact me on:Steps of Style - Breakdance School

07870973089 - [email protected]

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However if you want to get involved with the TheatreGroup we will strive to accommodate you so mealong on to our regular rehearsal and meeting placeof the Town Hall on a Thursday at 7.30 pm or get intouch via [email protected].

If you wish to speak with someone regarding theactivities of the group please visit in person in thefirst instance if possible on our meeting night.Check out and keep upwith the clubs timetable.www.penicuikcommunity.com

1 2TH LOANHEAD MUSICFESTIVAL 8TH – 1 0THJUNE 201 2The 1 2th Loanhead MusicFestival is a weekend ofmusic and fun in the heartof Midlothian.The Festival kicks off onFriday Evening, 8th Juneat 7.30p.m. with a concertat Loanhead Ex-Servicemen's Clubstarring local band ‘GallusCrows’; Ethan Thomas, ayoung, incredibly talentedmusician from Cumbria;‘Scatterbrain’ an excitingblues band from the deepsouth (of Scotland) and‘The Fyrd’ a popularEdinburgh duo.

At Loanhead Miners' Cluba full Saturdayprogramme is plannedand includes an open mic.event, a song-writing

competition, a recycled instrument competition, aswell as workshops in a variety of musical disciplines.There is also a very popular and well attended CraftFair with stalls from local artists.

Throughout the days and evenings there are musicsessions in a variety of venues in Loanhead. ‘TheMasons Arms’, ‘The Forresters Arms’, ‘The Mayflower’and ‘The Roadhouse’ are all ready and waiting for youto strut your stuff.

For those not wantingto miss anything there isa Festival campsiteprovided by MidlothianCouncil.For further informationand entry forms pleasefind us on:

www.loanheadfest.co.uk , Facebook or email:[email protected]

NEWS FROM WESTSTREET ART CENTREWe have fixed the datafor our AGM forWednesday July 4th;7:00 for 7:30 at WestStreet Art Centre. As inthe last couple of years,we’re hoping to providesome entertainment, aswell as a range ofrefreshments. Everyoneis invited to come along– whatever your tasteor ability might be in art,music, craft,photography. Come and

We continue to open our doors every Sundayevening in the Town Hall at 7pm with home-baking & refreshments available. Tickets are£4 and films start at 7.30pm. Our next filmsare listed below:

6 May: 'TT: Closer to the Edge' (in Blu-ray): Getin the mood for TT 201 2! This featuredocumentary wil l d iscover why modern TT riderssti l l risk their l ives to win the world's mostdangerous race. (201 1 , Rated 1 5, 1 04min)

1 3 May: 'Gandhi' (in Blu-ray): Director RichardAttenborough is typical ly sympathetic and sure-handed, but it's Ben Kingsley's magneticperformance that acts as the l inchpin for thissprawl ing, lengthy biopic. (1 982, Rated PG,1 91 min)20 May: 'My Neighbour Totoro' Anotherbeautiful animation from Hayao Miyazaki. Whentwo girls move to the country they haveadventures with the wonderous forest spirits whol ive nearby. (1 988, Rated U, 86min)

27 May: 'The Inaccessible Pinnacle' (Seachd)"Admirable intentions and deep pride in Skye'sculture of storytel l ing are at the heart of this wel l -rounded debut, the first contemporary fi lm inScots Gael ic." (The Guardian) (2007, 1 00min)

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suggest events and activities for the coming yearthat YOU would like to see happening.

Making Space Penicuik (MSP) is still going strong:Jenni and Ania now meet for crafting sessions inroom 2 at West Street Art Centre on Fridaysafternoons ~1 2:30 – 3:00 pm. Other folks of all agesare welcome. They ask you to check on the MSPCommunity page to confirm that it’s going aheadthat particular week, as occasionally they can’t makeit(https://www.facebook.com/pages/Making-Space-Penicuik/1 828371 71 730809).Otherwise, you are welcome to join MSP’s drop in'crafting in the community' sessions at 1 2:00 noon onSaturdays at the PCDT coffee morning in the TownHall.

The Committee have started to plan this year’sPenicuik and District Arts Festival, and before longwe’ll be posting details of the annual Art Exhibitionand Turner Prize competition. Because we seem tohave so many gifted photographers in Penicuik, thisyear we will also run a separate PhotographyExhibition, with a new “Christie Prize” for the best

entry. Watch this space for more details!It’ll also be worth looking out for details of ourannual mid-summer party. This will be a good excuseto come and blether with old and new friends, eatand drink, entertain or be entertained, and of course,enjoy the glorious summer!

The committee are also busy applying for grants tomake some further improvements to our premises atWest Street. A project close to our hearts is toprovide a stair lift. It’s very hard to get funds foranything these days, but we’re doing our best, andwe’re very glad to have Jo Buckley on our committee,who is experienced and pro-active with grantapplications. Other grant applications are beingmade to refurbish the back windows, to make repairsto guttering, to replace the chairs for events, and toreplace the stair carpets. Let’s hope that at leastsome of these dreams are realised! The work we havealready achieved over the last few years has greatlyimproved our events venue.

As I write (April) , Tony McKale’s CommunityEducation class are exhibiting their work in the cafégallery. It’s a really good show, so I hope you

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ESKMILL FOOTBALL CLUBEskmill Football Club Under 1 2's - Eskmill Footballclub have been serving Penicuik for over 50 years. Weare currently looking for players to add to ourcurrent squad for the current season, next seasonand beyond. If you were born in 2000, and enjoyfootball why not give it try? We pride ourselves ingiving all our players an equal opportunity . Wecurrently train at Beeslack Community High Schoolon Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 and our gamesare on a Sunday morning. I f you are interested injoining us or need further information please contactJames Robertson on 07588 238 833.

PENICUIK TENNIS CLUBWant to play tennis locally? Would you like to take uptennis, meet new people or improve your currentgame? Come and join us.

We are a brand new club, annual membership is £1 5and annual family membership is £30. We are runningadult and junior beginner and improver lessons andan adult social session on Sundays 1 5.00-1 6.30. For info contact: Caroline on 07949 0941 64 [email protected]

PENICUIK CRICKET CLUBWinter preparations are over with the new seasonopening on Saturday 21 st April with a Scottish Cuphome game against Watsonians. The next two weekswe play host to Weirs and Dumfries all at Kirkhill.As the only cricket club in Midlothian we are activelylooking for local players who may play in Edinburghor elsewhere to consider a move nearer to home. Awarm welcome is extended to potential players of alllevels.This coming season we will field two Saturday teamsand a development team (social) on a Sunday. Inaddition we have youth teams who competeregularly at U1 1 , U1 3 and U1 5 with games midweekand a coaching evening on Fridays during the season,starting at 6 30. Again we are keen to recruit anyoneinterested in giving cricket a try at any age. Adulttraining is held on Tuesday and Thursday eveningfrom 6 30pm.On Easter Sunday we held our annual 1 0K CharityRun, this year it was in aid of CHAS. 40 runners ofvarious abilities took part with an additional 1 0taking part in our alternative walk. £600 was raisedand thanks must go to C and FW Services Ltd fortheir sponsorship and to all the marshals and ladieswho provide the post run food and made the day an

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outstanding success.Further details can be obtained from George Liddle,H. 01 968 673465 or [email protected]

PENICUIK ATHELETIC FCSince our last article, we have played a further threegames in the League, on Saturday 31 .3.1 2 at home toNewtongrange Star where we won the local derby 1 -0, but on Saturday 7.4.1 2, despite creating enoughchances to win two games, we lost 1 -0 away toArmadale Thistle. However we got back on winningways the following Saturday, defeating ArnistonRangers 2-1 at Penicuik Park keeping our promotionaspirations alive. We now have only three games left,Saturday 21 .4.1 2 at home against Glenrothes and twoaway games against Broughty Athletic and BroxburnJuniors. With the top five teams in the promotionrace separated by only five points, it is quite possiblethat the final outcome could well be decided on thelast game of the season.Forthcoming eventsPenicuik Athletic Grand National SweepstakeThe winning ticket holders for the Grand NationalDraw are:1 st £1 00, Conor Thomson, 2nd £75, Jimmy Taylor,

3rd £50, Jerry Draper, 4th £25, Jim Dick

Sportsman’s DinnerThe Club’s annual Sportsman’s Dinner will be held on9th June – full details re the venue, speakers etc willposted on the Club website.Detailed information, news updates, fixtures, matchreports and photographs can be found on our Clubwebsite at www.penicuikathletic.com

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