February 2013
THE DELL DIRECTORY
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2013 Membership Offer At Swanston we have seen a dramatic growth in our club over the last 7 years. New investment in the course and clubhouse gives Swanston a strong and secure future, with no need for a members annual levy. We now have a new clubhouse, a par-68 18 hole course, a 9 hole par-3 course, driving range, 3 practice greens and to hone your skills the assistance of 2 fulltime and 2 assistant PGA professionals. While other clubs seem to be cutting back, Swanston is continuing to invest in the future and in 2013, new machinery arrives that will further improve our playing surfaces.
To join or for more information, call us on 0131 445 2239 or visit www.swanstongolf.co.uk
Join before the 1st March and get the remainder of 2012 season and the whole of the 2013 season for £600 *
* Direct Debit payment options available
Fresh reasons to celebrate It’s been five years since we opened our doors. To mark the occasion and reflect our popular all-day service, we’re introducing the Swanston Brasserie a new name for the same high standards, the same warm welcome and the same relaxed, informal atmosphere. To book your table, call us on 0131 445 2239 or for more information visit our website www.swanstonbrasserie.co.uk
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WELCOME TO FEBRUARY 2013 Welcome to the February Issue of The Dell Directory. It’s certainly been very cold over the last couple of weeks with the recent snowfall and to my children’s delight the joy of making snowmen and sledging hasn’t been forgotten about after all! Hopefully in February we will get some drier weather and possibly milder too. For those of you who are interested in playing golf take a look at page 27 there is an interesting article about ‘Affordable golf at Torphin’ which may be interest. We also are looking to feature some local walks which I have shared this month a local walk by Victor Partridge (www.pentlandhillsphotos.co.uk). However if you enjoying walking in and around Colinton and the surrounding areas on a regular basis and are interested in sharing your walks with us please don’t hesitate get in touch. Also please get in touch if you have a favourite recipe or something of local interest you would like to share we would love to hear from you. Congratulations to Miss K McCarrison, West Mill Bank who won the crossword competition in our January issue. This month Kim O’Donnell Hairdressing are giving away a Hair Voucher worth £35.00 an ideal Valentines Gift for a friend or loved one, see page 40 to enter. Please remember to include your full name and address details on the entry. Thank you for reading The Dell Directory and supporting our local businesses. Ann, Editor Why not visit our website www.thedelldirectory.co.uk or if you would like to advertise Tel: 07843 449 441 or Email: ann@thedelldirectory.co.uk
CONTENTS Finance
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Gardening
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Wordsearch
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What’s On & Clubs & Classes
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Tunis Travel
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Fun Quiz
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Article: Affordable Golf at Torphin
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Book Review
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Recipe
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Article: Find the right hair Colour
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Prize Crossword
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Useful Information
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Index
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Article: Sick Kids
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The Dell Directory is distributed in the following areas:Colinton Mains, Dreghorn, Redford, Bonaly, Campbell Park, Woodhall, Torphin, Spylaw, Pentland and Craiglockhart. Copies will also be available at our local Libraries Colinton and Oxgangs and some local shops. If you would like to receive a copy please don’t hesitate to get in touch. You can also view the magazine online at www. thedelldirectory.co.uk. Whilst every care is taken to ensure accuracy, the publisher cannot accept responsible for loss, damage oromission caused by error in the printing of an advertisement. The Dell Directory does not endorse any advertising material that appears in this publication. Adverts are accepted on the understanding that descriptions of goods and services are fair and accurate. All material is accepted for publication on the understanding that it is copyright free. The Dell Directory accepts no liability for any subsequent copyright issues. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the consent of the publisher. Publisher: The Dell Directory. Editor: Ann Brydon. Please think of the environment when you have finished reading the magazine and recycle.
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In these financially difficult times, why not take the opportunity to enhance your current property and add value? As local architects, we pride ourselves on our professional but friendly services for all sizes of residential and commercial projects, be them refurbishments, alterations, extentions or new-build. Why not drop-in to our studio to informally discuss your project with no obligation?
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Wood’s Deli ...is opening on the 1st of March 2013 Fresh Breads, Charcuterie, Scottish & European Cheese, Fresh Local Produce, Home Baking, Artisan Coffee & Organic Tea and much more. If you don’t have time to come and visit us, you can visit our online shop, with all goodies delivered to your door. Kitchen open for breakfasts and lunches from 7.30am Filled rolls, Doorstep Sandwiches, Granola Pots, Porridge, Soups, Charcuterie and Cheese Platters, and much, much more. Our evolving daily menu will provide you with a wide variety of fresh & exciting seasonal foods. Breakfast text service available; let us know your order and the time of collection, we’ll have it all ready for you to pop in and collect. As much as we can, we operate a “scratch” kitchen, with as much as possible being made on the premises. Gluten free and vegetarian options are always available. We are allergy aware.
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Finance 10 Easy Ways To Save Money While many people hold notions of being better with money, it’s rare that a practical action plan is put together. Here are ten top money-saving tips which are commonly-overlooked and which, over the course of the year, will have a drastic impact on your expendable income. 1. Pausing for Thought The four-day wait works. Any time you’re about to buy something which isn’t a necessity, listen to that niggling voice on your shoulder and wait four days until purchasing. Developing this simple habit rids you of compulsive buying inclinations and affords you time to compare prices online. 2. Balance Your Bank Account Few people take the time to balance bank statements. What your bank statement says you have at the end of each month is not the money that’s available to spend. Learn to reconcile your accounts and track your finances properly. Understanding your financial throughput properly will help develop positive spending habits. 3. Resell Your Clutter It’s frighteningly easy to accumulate unnecessary and unused products. Survey your belongings and unclutter your house and loft by setting up
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a Gumtree or eBay account. Rid yourself of these things in a way which will make you money. 4. Transfer Your Balances If you have credit card debts, find another credit card offering 0% interest for several months, sign up and transfer the balance over. You can do this as many times as there are card companies and it will save you a fortune in interest. 5. Insurance Swapping Put aside an afternoon to use insurance comparison sites. Finding cheaper deals on your car, home, life and other insurances will take just a couple of hours and could save you hundreds of pounds. 6. Mortgage Shopping While you may have been given a good deal on your mortgage initially, shopping around for a new mortgage could save you hundreds or even thousands of pounds every year if you find a great deal, so spend an afternoon hunting around. Always check the small print. 7. 0% Interest on Purchases When purchasing new products which offer 0% interest, the APR is worked into the price. If you’re in a position to pay cash, negotiate with the salesperson to do so, but minus the interest worked into the cost. You’d be surprised how often this works
and, if the salesperson seems uppity, ask to speak to the manager. 8. Creative Re-using Develop the habit of re-using things. Use modified cornflake boxes for file holders and the bags inside for storing bread in the freezer. Re-use padded envelopes, cut old towels into cleaning cloths and always be on the lookout for new and creative ways to re-use things to save money. 9. Claiming Tax Benefits A certain stigma used to be attached to claiming tax benefits. Not anymore, and the government puts tax credits at the heart of family budget policies to garner public support. Make sure you take advantage of this and claim for child benefit, working tax and child tax credit if you’re eligible: http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/rates/ taxcredits.htm 10. Join Money Saving Expert Saving money should become a hobby and there’s no better place to do so than Money Saving Expert. The forums are awash with incredibly insightful and useful guides on how to save more money than you ever thought possible. Sign up and become an active member of the community: http://www. moneysavingexpert.com
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A Passion for Potatoes by Pippa Greenwood February is the time of year to think about perfect potatoes and smashing spuds. Home grown potatoes are an incredibly good value crop and you’ll soon find that the socalled humble spud is actually a very tasty and extremely versatile vegetable. If you don’t have much space, use a 45cm (18in) diameter pot with a single tuber. Make sure the container is well supplied with drainage holes, fill it two thirds full of compost, pop a tuber in the centre and add a further couple of inches of compost. As foliage appears, add more compost to cover it over and repeat until no more can be added, then keep the container well watered. Most potatoes produce a slightly earlier and somewhat heavier crop if the seed potatoes are allowed to produce small but sturdy sprouts before planting. Stand the tubers widest end uppermost in a seed tray or old egg carton and place these in a cool but frost free spot with plenty of natural light. After a few weeks the sprouts will be about 1cm tall, perfect for planting. What to Grow: • Steamed potatoes are delicious, especially if cooked the day you lift them. Try Vanessa, Dunluce, Edzell Blue
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and Lady Christl for some of the tastiest steamers. • New potatoes dripping in chives and butter are wonderful. Try Lady Christl, Charlotte, Juliette, Casa Blanca, Nadine and Nicola. • If you adore mashed potato then try Dunluce, Valour, Maris Bard, Lady Balfour and King Edward. • If you love your potatoes in their jackets, then try Cara, Lady Balfour, Picasso, Kestrel, King Edward, Desiree and Valor. • For great roast potatoes try Kestrel, Maris Piper, Desiree, Lady Balfour, Vivaldi and Edzel Blue. • For the best chips, use Kestrel, King Edward, Maris Peer, Accord, Rooster and Edzel Blue. Potatoes are divided into ‘earlies’ (first to be harvested) and ‘main crop’, generally larger tubers, harvested later. Try ‘earlies’ if your soil hasn’t been cultivated for several years. ‘Earlies’ are in the ground for less time than main crops and are less likely to suffer from wire-worm attack. ‘Earlies’ are also useful in smaller gardens as they takes less space and are in the ground for a shorter period, giving you the opportunity to grow another fast-maturing crop after the
potatoes have been lifted. No crop is without its share of problems and the fungus responsible for potato blight is sometimes hard to beat, especially in warm, damp years. Generally, ‘earlies’ suffer less with blight and you can select varieties which show resistance to the infection such as Valor, Lady Balfour, Coleen and especially Sarpo Mira and Sarpo Axona. Slugs are also a real menace, tunnelling into the tubers’ flesh and sometimes even hollowing them out completely. The biological control nematode Nemaslug works under the soil surface, has a brilliant effect and poses no threat to wildlife. Why not grow some great vegetables in 2013? Visit www. pippagreenwood.com, sign up for ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ and choose from a fantastic selection. Pippa sends them to you at just the right time for planting AND each week you receive an email with advice on ensuring great results; from just £29 for up to 66 garden-ready plants and the advice. You can also sign up for Pippa’s newsletter, receive a free e-book on organic gardening, buy Nemaslug and other biological controls and a handpicked selection of garden products from her website.
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE SPECIALISTS EVERGREEN LANDSCAPING Established 1997 • Grass cutting • Pruning • Spring tidy-ups • Clearances • Fencing • Hedge cutting, thinning and reducing height Fully qualified and insured – SEPA registered for waste removal
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Colinton Building Services
Colinton Building Services carries out all aspects of general building and renovation work OUR SERVICES Our company provides the following services. • House Extensions • Conservatories • Brick and Stone Walls • Attic Conversions • Garages • Driveways • Renovation work • Kitchens • Slabbing • Landscaping • Decking • Decoration Quality work at a Reasonable Price Call for a FREE estimate or advice 0131 478 9359, 07714 951 810 Or email at paul@colintonbuildingservices.co.uk www.colintonbuildingservices.co.uk
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WHAT’S ON
HERE THERE AND EVERYWHERE! Need some ideas this month? Kids to keep entertained this February break? Take your pick from the locally organised events and have a ponder over the city based and beyond family outings suggested below.
ON YOUR DOORSTEP Colinton Local History Society - Winter Talks. 8pm. Dreghorn Loan Church Hall. Russia, The Caledonian Experience - Jim Gooding. Monday 18th February. Edinburgh at Work - Peter Stubbs. Monday 4th March. Colinton Garden Club - Winter Talks - 8pm. Dreghorn Loan Church Hall. Scotland’s Native Trees - Richard Ennos, Edinburgh University. Monday 25th February. South Morningside Primary - Holiday Club Keep your kids entertained in the February Break. All primary school students welcome (they don’t have to attend South Morningside). Outings organised, games, arts & crafts, painting & baking! Phone 0131 447 6800. Craiglockhart Leisure & Tennis Centre. February Break Camps. Monday 11th- Friday 15th February. A full programme for all ages. To book phone 0131 444 1969. George Watson’s College - Holiday Club 8th Feb- 12th Feb. Open to all P1-P7 years. Contact Care Manager 0131 446 6085 or download booking form www.gwc.org.uk/beyond-the-classroom/ holiday-activities
CLOSE TO HOME Chinking Chimes - Museum of Edinburgh, Huntley House Canongate. Saturday 16th February 10.30am- 12.30pm. Make a themed wind chime out of wooden shapes or lovely beads. An arty drop in family session. The Jack & Jill Market Sunday 17th February 10.30am - 1.30pm. 60 stalls offering quality, nearly-new baby and kids clothes, toys, buggies, bikes, equipments etc (0-9yrs) Meadowbank Stadium.
Bags of Art- Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One Sunday 17th February. 2-4pm. Free. Ages 4-12 years. Collect a bag of activities from the art station to help your family explore the collection and create your own artworks. Hopetoun Snowdrop Walk Sunday 17th February. Hopetoun House South Queensferry. Guided Walk .2pm-3.30pm. With the grounds not officially open until Easter, this is a special one off walk before the season.As part of the Scottish Snowdrop Festival join our Ranger as we explore Hopetoun’s Grounds and witness the beautiful, white carpet of snowdrops on the woodland floor. Adults £4.25 and Children £2.50. Tel 0131 319 3956. Community Playgroup Ceilidh Saturday 23rd February. Polwarth Church. Polwarth 3pm- 5pm. A Valentine themed event which includes dancing led by Ceilidh Kids and a cafe featuring our famous home baking. Face painting, raffles and photo booth! £5 for kids, £3 for adults. Tel 228 2768. Royal Botanic Gardens - EGG Tour Wed 27th February. 11.00 am - 11.45 am Location: Inverleith House Price: £5. Age: 3-5. Geraldine Heaney and Katy Wilson have a wealth of experience in creating performances, installations, gigs, films and events for early years. Please note each child must be accompanied by an adult. For tickets tel 0131 248 2971. Amateur Musicians and Speakers Competition 27th February - 9th March. This festival is an opportunity for amateur musicians and speakers of all ages to perform their pieces in a friendly environment and, along with other performers of a similar ability, receive constructive feedback and advice from a specialist adjudicator. For details: email@ecfest.org.uk or www.ecfest.org.uk
*All events and details have been printed in good faith and as supplied, The Dell Directory cannot be held responsible for any alterations or misprinted details
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CLUBS & CLASSES EXERCISE & FITNESS AND CHILDRENS GROUPS Colinton Tennis Lawn Association 10 Westgarth Avenue. Tel: 0131 476 0996 or 07989 437059 Colinton Bowling Club. 49a Redford Road. Contact: 0131 441 2964 Colinton Mains Bowling Club 221 Oxgangs Road North (next to Colinton Mains Park). Outdoor bowling, adults and juniors (age 9-16), April-September. Dominoes and Whist off-season. Contact: 0131-477 4400 Badminton Club Monday 8pm-10pm. Sept- March. Contact: Archie Clark on 0131 449 4703. Location: St Cuthberts Church Hall. Westgarth Av. Scottish Dancing Alternate Thursdays. 7.45pm- 9.15pm Sept- March Contact: Ann Dean on 0131 441 3729. Location: St Cuthberts Church Hall. Westgarth Av. Jolly Babies (up to 14mths) & Music with Mummy (14mths-3 yrs) Pentland Community Centre Mondays (JBs) 1pm, (MwM) 1.40pm. Book places. Tel 07971 045384. musicwithrachel@btinternet.com
Colinton Townswomen Meets 2nd Thursday of every month from 2-4pm Location: St. Cuthberts Church, Westgarth Avenue. Contact: 0131 441 6643. Colinton Local History Society Meets 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at 8pm. Amusing and Educational Speaker Programme. Location: Dreghorn Loan Hall Contact: Derek Douglas: 0131 441 3335 Colinton Community Conservation Trust A registered charity aiming to preserve the natural and cultural heritage in and around Colinton. For membership details write to the Treasurer. 42 Pentland Avenue EH13 OHY Colinton Literary Society The “Lit” meet Wednesdays (Oct-Mar) at 8pm. Location: Dreghorn Loan Hall Contact: Ann-Marie West 0131 446 0150 Morningside & Newington Floral Art Meet 1st Monday of the month 7.30pm-9.15pm. Boroughmuir Rugby Club (off Colinton Road.) Contact Joyce Rutherford on 0131 443 2536 The Colinton Merchiston Choir £25.00 for a years subscription. Tel 0131 312 2200. Email admin@colintonchoir.org
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StableRoom Playgroups Happy and stimulating playgroups from 2-5 years old. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Colinton Parish Church. 9.15am- 11.45am. Term Time. Contact: 0131 477 9494 Email: stableroom@hotmail.co.uk
Colinton Library – Tel: 0131 529 5603
Zumba Fitness Classes Sun 10.30am and Thurs 9.30am. Dreghorn Loan Hall. Further details: www.progressfitness.co.uk
Book Club Last Tuesday of every month 2-3pm. Last Wednesday of every month 6.30-7.30pm
Freestyle Fitness Yoga Classes Sun 11.40am & Thurs 10.40am. Dreghorn Loan Hall. Tues 9.30am in St Cuthbert’s Church Hall. Further details: www.progressfitness.co.uk
Learn Ebay Wed 6.30pm- 7.30pm
SOCIAL, LOCAL INTEREST & OTHER Friendly Bridge Colinton Cottage Homes. Every Tuesday. 2-4pm. Tel 0131 4412962 Colinton Garden Club Meets 4th Monday of every month. Dreghorn Loan Hall 8.00pm. September to April. Email: membership@colintongardens.org.uk www.colintongardens.org.uk Colinton Amateur Orchestral Society Meets Tuesday 7.30pm- 9.30pm. Location: St Cuthberts Church Hall. Westgarth Av. Email: secretary@colintonorchestra.org.uk
Teenage Book Club For S1-S3 will be held on the first Tuesday of the month 4pm-4.45pm
Chatterbooks 8-10yrs. 3rd Tues of Month 3.45pm-4.45pm Childrens Arts & Crafts Last Friday of the month 2.30pm- 3.30pm Book Bug! 0-3 years Tuesdays 2.15-2.45pm & Fridays 10.30am-11am. Oxgangs Library – Tel: 0131 529 5549 Chatterbooks 8-11yrs. 1st Mon of Month 4pm-5pm Share a Story Children 2-5 years. Wed 10.30- 11.00am Childrens Arts and Crafts Friday 2.30-3.30pm Book Bug! 0-3 yrs. Fridays 11.00am & 11.30am. Book Group 1st Wed of every month 10.15am- 11.00am, 6.30pm-7.30pm Yap &Yarn Every Tuesday 10.30-12.00. Phone for dates.
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Tunis Where Europe Meets Africa. By Solange Hando
Barely three hours from London, Tunis greets you with scenes straight out of the Arabian Nights, plenty of Mediterranean charm and elegant Frenchstyle boulevards. Winters are mild, summers sunny and hot but cooled by sea breezes which sweep across the lakes glistening between the capital and its sandy coastline. Fifteen miles of beaches fringe the upmarket suburbs, dotted with open spaces and clusters of pines and mimosa. You can ride a horse or a camel on the sand, swim, sail, shop for souvenirs and squeeze in a little sightseeing but the ultimate indulgence is joining the locals in a hammam, to be scrubbed lobster red from head to toe, or unwinding in a glamorous spa with the latest beauty treatment or sea water therapy, tailored to your needs. Thalassotherapy is a French legacy but comes at a fraction of the cost across the water. Tunisia has been independent since 1956 but the New Town designed by the French retains its Parisian feel. Named after the country’s first President, the Habib Bourguiba Avenue stretches for a straight scenic mile, a mini Champs-Elysées with wide pavements and a central promenade where
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flower stalls and newspaper kiosks splash colour under the trees. It’s a place to stroll in the shade, enjoy a spot of window shopping, wonder at the creamcoloured cathedral or the rococo theatre, and sit under the parasols of Café de Paris to watch the world go by. There are trendy stores and boutiques, traditional ‘pâtisseries’ and a free-standing clock tower mirrored in the fountains. The stylish Avenue de France leads to the Sea Gate, no longer lapped by the receding waters of the lake, but marking the meeting point of two cultures, Europe on one side, Africa on the other. Tunis greets you with scenes straight out of the Arabian Nights, plenty of Mediterranean charm and elegant French-style boulevards. Step through and within seconds, you are swept off your feet, lured relentlessly into the medina and a head-spinning maze of colours and scents. In the cool alleyways of the souks, men chisel silver and gold, embroider slippers, carve wood and brass, and every stall brings new temptation. Perfumes, carpets, spices, leather belts, pottery, silk, toy camels or aphrodisiacs, you’re sure to find anything you ever wanted
and more. The air smells of couscous and mint tea and the bubbling of hookah pipes follows you along the way. With its medieval bazar, its secluded mansions and minarets peeping above the rooftops, this Old Town is a World Heritage Site, claiming over 700 monuments. Visitors make their way to the Great Mosque, the Museum of Popular Arts and Tourbet el Bey, the mausoleum of last dynasty. Meanwhile, across the lake, history lovers gather around the ruins of ancient Carthage, scattered like blossom in the wind from the Roman Baths to the remains of the Punic city on Byrsa Hill. For others, the Bardo Museum is the top attraction, with its stunning collection of Roman mosaics and classical statues, but artists prefer to seek inspiration in Sidi Bou Said, a pretty blue and white village with wrought iron balconies as delicate as lace. Up there on a breezy clifftop, little disturbs the peace but birds twittering in the trees. Far below, fishermen cast their nets in the Gulf of Tunis while in the distance the city stretches as far as you can see, familiar and exotic all in one, flourishing at the crossroads of Europe and Africa.
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Pilates Class
Seated Exercise Class
at St Cuthbert's Church Westgarth Avenue, Colinton
at St Cuthbert's Church Westgarth Avenue, Colinton
Wednesdays starting in January
Wednesdays starting in January
All levels welcome Qualified Teacher Classes also in Balerno and Juniper Green
An introduction to exercise entirely in a chair to improve circulation, strength and flexibility to help with everyday activities.
Contact Judi on 07716830905 or email: judithrintoulpilates@hotmail.com
Contact Judi on 07716830905 or email: judithrintoulpilates@hotmail.com
Love and Kisses 1. Who is the Greek goddess of love? 2. What is the name of the bridge in Venice where, according to legend, lovers will be granted eternal love if they kiss on a gondola at sunset underneath it? 3. Which famous 1913 play has a title that is the name of a sculptor from Greek mythology who fell in love with his statue? 4. “Thus, with a kiss, I die” are the last words of which Shakespearean character? 5. Which American city is sometimes referred to as “the city of brotherly love” as its name was derived from Greek words meaning “love” and “brother”? 6. Which pop group released their debut album Kissing To Be Clever in 1982? 7. According to the first line of the Sinead O’Connor hit single Nothing Compares 2 U, it had been how many days and how many hours “since you let your love away”? 8. Which disease is sometimes referred to as the kissing disease? 9. Which Queen did Judi Dench portray in the film Shakespeare In Love? 10. According to legend, what would you receive if you kissed the Blarney Stone?
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AFFORDABLE G LF AT TORPHIN HILL GOLF CLUB When you chat to the average club golfer, what’s the most common complaint you hear? It’s probably “I hardly played this year; my annual golf subscription was terrible value for money”. Poor weather, changing lifestyles, and slow play (4 to 5 hour rounds) all contribute to this increasingly common situation. This is precisely why Torphin Hill Golf Club in Colinton, introduced their “affordable golf” campaign last year. We have calculated that to get value from their full adult annual golf subscription, a member at Torphin Hill really only needs to play roughly 20 times per year. Or to put it another way, about twice a month in the March to October main playing season. We feel certain that should mean members receive excellent value from their annual fee. Being a club member brings a whole host of benefits. These include a recognised SGU handicap, regular competitions, and the ability to walk on to the course anytime you wish. If you are serious about improving, you need to be a club member. However even more important are the friendships that are forged, and the sense of community and camaraderie that come with being a member at Torphin Hill. You don’t even need a car, as the no. 10 bus stops right outside. And yes, there is a hill to climb (the clue is in the name…). But it doesn’t take golfers long to realise just how special a place it is with spectacular views once you are through the third and fourth holes. You really feel connected to the Pentlands, and the wildlife and scenery are stunning. At Torphin Hill the annual full membership is just £420 per year, and what is more our direct debit scheme means new members can set up a payment for £35 per month at outset, completely removing all up-front cost barriers. We have no joining fee. Under 30 year olds can join for £199, or just £17 per month. U19s are only £80 and U14s £40. Have a fresh look at Torphin Hill GC. We promise you a very warm welcome.
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Secret & Lies
Lady Chatterley’s Lover D.H.Lawrence Long before Desperate Housewives, people were having affairs with their gardeners. Constance Chatterley’s husband lies paralysed after a war injury and as she struggles with both the emotional and physical neglect, her head is turned by one Oliver Mellors. And boy, must he be good. The novel tackles the relationship between the upper and working classes as well as the battle between the body and mind. For a book written in the 1920s, it’s pretty explicit, making it a favourite of students forced to read Lawrence the world over. Getting Rid of Matthew Jane Fallon No one ever leaves their wife for their mistress. Do they? What happens when the excitement and thrill of a fling turn up on your doorstep and you’re instantly plunged into domesticity? The answer is simple: start operation Getting Rid Of Matthew. This involves making yourself as undesirable as possible. There are unexpected twists and turns for Helen who really needs to learn to be careful what she wishes for.
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It’s February and the world is set to go into romance overload. But what about those relationships Hallmark doesn’t make a card for: the mistresses, the bits on the side and the forbidden loves? We’ve put together a selection of both classic and contemporary scandals so you can live vicariously through them… unless you have something you want to come clean about?
Notes on a Scandal Zoë Heller Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. When Sheba the new comprehensive school art teacher embarks on an affair with an underage boy, she has only sixty-something year old fellow teacher Barbara to confide in. Barbara relishes the close friendship that has been established between the two of them, but it takes a sinister turn when she discovers the truth about the boy. Madame Bovary Gustave Flaubert Doctor’s wife, Emma Bovary leads an increasingly scandalous and yet, in her eyes, eternally boring life as she tries to escape the confines of her provincial existence. Trapped in a dull marriage and dreaming of passion, excitement and fulfilment, she finds that real life never fails to fall short of her great expectations. The book caused absolute outrage when it was first published, though there was no shortage of women claiming to be Madame Bovary. Gustave always maintained he based the character on himself… but there were obviously a LOT of bored French housewives in the nineteenth century.
The Bride Stripped Bare Nikki Gemmell This is the story of an awakening of epic proportions. Why work in shades of grey when you can live your own life by your own rules in glorious Technicolor? A husband reveals a secret on his honeymoon, giving his wife the strength and the freedom to finally go after what she wants and desires...in the form of an inexperienced suitor. The Post Birthday World Lionel Shriver Affairs are usually referred to as ‘ill-fated’ and invariably it all ends in tears. Here’s a novel that starts with a kiss, or not, and then runs in two parallel stories. It’s the thinking man/ woman’s Sliding Doors. Irina McGovern could lean in and kiss the rough around the edges, snooker-playing Ramsay, or she could choose not to and to remain faithful to her straightlaced partner, Lawrence. If we could see the repercussions of our actions, would we take that chance and steal a moment with someone? The book is about human relationships and how we’re all flawed. So basically, it’s damned if you do and…you get the picture.
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Opening soon: the latest in care home living When Cairdean House opens in Spring 2013 it will redefine care home living by ensuring that fresh thinking and luxury go hand in hand with the latest in expert, tailored elderly care. Our residents will love the village-style design of the home, with its coffee shop, hair salon and cinema as well as the many fun activities we’ll have planned each day. Our chefs are busy planning delicious meals, and the finishing touches are being put to the bedrooms – each of which will have en-suite facilities and luxurious décor.
Above all, the compassionate and expert care team at Cairdean House will provide residents with the highest standard of tailored, round-the-clock support, from nursing and residential care, through to specialist dementia and respite care. Cairdean House is one of a selection of new, purpose-built homes being unveiled by award-winning care provider Care UK, each specially designed to enable older people to continue enjoying fulfilling, independent lives. If you’re looking for the very best in luxury care for your loved one, come and visit us.
Now open for viewings by appointment. Cairdean House, 185 Redford Road, Colinton, Edinburgh EH13 9PN 0333 321 1920 careuk.com/cairdean-house
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CREATING BEAUTIFUL SMILES FOR LIFE
• Prevention & Oral Hygiene • Cosmetic Dentistry • Crowns • Bridges • Dental Implants • Veneers • Tooth Whitening • Dentures DENPLAN CARE PAYMENTS OPTIONS AVAILABLE
NEW PATIENTS WELCOME
TELEPHONE: 0131 441 2999 Opening Hours – Mon: 8.30am - 7.30pm. Tues: 8.30am - 5.15pm. Wed: 8.30am - 7pm. Thur: 8.30am - 5.15pm. Fri: 8.30am - 4.30pm.
WALKS IN THE PENTLAND HILLS BY VICTOR PARTRIDGE
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SMC Joinery 07884203957
smcjoinery@hotmail.co.uk Telephone 0131 466 3494 ...............................................................................
Supply and fit kitchens Maintenance/ letting work All joinery work undertaken ●Kitchens ●Windows ●Doors ●Skirting ●Facings ●Ceilings ●Roofs ●Decking ●Fencing ●Double Glazing ........................................................ Free estimate All trades supplied Fully Insured Oxgangs Farm Loan Edinburgh EH13 9QD
RKB Home & Garden All internal & external work carried out, Including Painting & Decorating Plumbing, Electrical & Joinery repairs Silicon showers & worktops etc Fencing, Decking & Garden Maintenance and more... Free Estimates Based in Colinton over 10 years
Call Ross Thomson Mobile: 07732 183 461 Tel: 0131 441 5971
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Satay Vegetable Skewers Ready in 30 minutes
Serves 4
If you are short on time but still want a flavoursome supper then try these delicious vegetable kebabs with a lovely spicy peanut sauce and spring onion noodles. For non-veggie kebabs replace the aubergine with cubes of lean pork or chicken fillet and cook for 15-20 minutes until the meat is cooked through and lightly charred.
Ingredients: • 100g crunchy peanut butter • 25g creamed coconut, chopped • 1/2 tsp chilli powder • 1 garlic clove peeled and crushed • 4 tbsp soy sauce • 3 small peppers (red, green and yellow), deseeded and cut into 2.5cm pieces • 4 thick slices of aubergine • 1 large red onion, peeled and cut into slim wedges • 3 tbsp sesame oil • 4 nests fine egg noodles • 4 spring onions, trimmed and finely sliced
Tip: If you don’t have a griddle pan cook the kebabs under a pre-heated grill or use a heavybased shallow frying pan and add a little oil.
Place the peanut butter, coconut, chilli powder and garlic in a small pan with 180ml water. Heat gently, stirring all the time, for 2-3 minutes until the coconut has dissolved and the sauce has thickened. Remove from the heat, stir in half the soy sauce. Thin down with a little more water to get a pouring consistency, if necessary. Par-boil the peppers in a pan of boiling water for 2 minutes, drain well and pat dry with kitchen paper. Cut the aubergine slices into quarters. Thread the peppers and aubergine onto 8 pre-soaked wooden skewers with the onion wedges. Preheat a cast-iron griddle pan until almost smoking. Whisk 2 tbsp of the oil and remaining soy sauce together and brush all over the vegetable kebabs. Cook the kebabs on the hot griddle pan for 6-8 minutes, turning frequently until tender and lightly charred. Meanwhile, cook the noodles in a large pan of boiling water for 3-4 minutes until just tender. Drain well and toss together with the rest of the sesame oil and the spring onions. Serve the kebabs on the noodles and drizzle over the satay sauce.
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ABSOLUTE UPHOLSTERY Traditional and Modern Upholstery Service
Are your favourite chairs or sofas in need of a makeover? FROM SMALL REPAIRS TO COMPLETE REFURBISHMENT WIDE RANGE OF FABRICS AVAILABLE PORTFOLIO OF WORK AVAILABLE COMPETITIVE PRICES 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE FREE ESTIMATES
0131 662 6644 07727 224 072 Email : info@absoluteupholstery.biz www.absoluteupholstery.biz
50 Relugas Place, Edinburgh, EH9 2PY
With over 20 years experience Liberton Joinery specialises in all types of carpentry and joinery in and around Edinburgh Sash windows ~Decking Loft Conversions ~ Kitchen Fitting Skirtings ~ Wood Flooring ...and much more
Liberton Joinery Call Nick
Tel: 0131 258 1486 Mob: 0781 061 2793
Domestic and Commercial Clients
We provide excellent standards of work and are committed to providing customer satisfaction that is second to none
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MARC HORSBURGH PITTENWEEM • FISH MERCHANT MARC IS SITUATED AT OXGANGS BROADWAY EVERY WEDNESDAY BETWEEN 08:10 AND 0900 AND AT COLINTON MAINS SHOPS FROM 12:20 UNTIL 12:55 SELLS: HADDOCK, COD, HERRING, KIPPERS, LEMON SOLE, TUNA, MACKEREL, TROUT, HALIBUT, SALMON
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BABYZONE PILATES Prenatal classes and Postnatal classes with creche. Contact Rhona for more information on 0773 232 8656 or visit our website: W W W. B A B Y Z O N E P I L AT E S . M O O N F RU I T. C O M
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• Specialists in cutting, colouring, hair up and bridal hair • A caring and friendly highly trained team that go that extra mile • With soothing colours and a tailored lighting system our newly built bespoke salon you will help you feel relaxed • 40 minute appointment times • FREE client Consultations • Gift vouchers available
AT KIM O’DONNELL HAIRDRESSING YOU ARE OUR PRIORITY. 4 CRAIGLOCKHART ROAD NORTH, EDINBURGH EH14 1BU T: 0131 444 2727 E: kimodonnell75@hotmail.com www.kimodonnell.co.uk
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USEFUL INFORMATION COMMUNITY REPRESENTATION Edinburgh City Council www.edinburgh.gov.uk Local Councillors: Colinton/Fairmilehead Elaine Aitken - Conservative – 0131 529 4282 Buckstone Primary, 3rd Monday Term Time 6.30pm Jason Rust - Conservative – 0131 529 4953 Colinton Library, 1st Monday 7.30pm Eric Barry - Labour – 0131 529 3265 Colinton Mains Communtiy Centre 3rd Thursday 6-6.30pm Term Time Colinton Amenity Association www.colinton-amentity.org.uk Firrhill Community Council – www.firrhillcommunitycouncil.btck.co.uk Pentland Community Centre – 0131 445 287 www.edinburgh.gov.uk LEISURE Edinburgh Leisure – 0131 458 2100 www.edinburghleisure.co.uk MEDICAL Colinton Pharmacy – 0131 441 2352 Mon-Fri: 9-1pm & 2-5.45pm. Sat: 9-5pm Colinton Mains Pharmacy – 0131 441 3388 Mon-Fri: 9-1pm & 2-6pm. Sat: 9-5pm Colinton Surgery – 0131 441 4555 www.colintonsurgery.co.uk Mon- Fri 8am- 6pm Firrhill Medical Centre – 0131 441 3119 Mon- Fri 8am- 6pm Royal Infirmary – 0131 536 1000 www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk Sick Kids Hospital – 0131 536 0000 www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk NHS 24 – 08454 24 24 24 www.nhs24.com POST OFFICES & LIBRARIES Colinton Post Office – 0131 441 1003 www.postoffice.co.uk Mon- Fri 9am- 5.30pm. Sat 9am- 12.30pm Colinton Mains Post Office – 0131 441 2657 www.postoffice.co.uk Mon- Fri 9am- 5.30pm. Sat 9am- 12.30pm Colinton Library – 0131 629 5603 www.edinburgh.gov.uk Mon, Wed: 1pm-8pm, Tue, Thur, Fri 10am-5pm, Sat: 9am-1pm
Oxgangs Library – 0131 529 5549 www.edinburgh.gov.uk Mon-Thur 10am-8pm, Fri: 10am-5pm, Sat: 9am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm PROPERTY ESPC – 0131 624 8000 www.espc.co.uk SAFETY Association of Scottish Neighbourhood Watches – 01786 450 145, www.aosnw.co.uk Crimestoppers – 0800 555 111 SCHOOLS Bonaly Primary School – 0131 441 7211 www.bonaly.edin.sch.uk Colinton Primary School – 0131 441 1946 www.colintonprimaryschool.wordpress.com Firrhill High School – 0131 441 4501 www.firrhillhighschool.org.uk Merchiston Castle School – 0131 312 2200 www.merchiston.co.uk Oxgangs Primary School – 0131 441 3649 www.oxgangs.edin.sch.uk St Marks RC Primary School – Tel 0131 441 2948 www.st-marks.edin.sch.uk UTILITIES Electricity Power Loss – 0845 27 27 999 www.sppowersystems.co.uk Gas Emergency – 0800 111 999 www.nationalgrid.com/uk/gas Scottish Water 24 hours – 0845 600 8855 www.scottishwater.co.uk Cleansing & Special Uplifts – 0131 666 2623 www.edinburgh.gov.uk (environmental health) TRAVEL & TRANSPORT Train Times and Enquiries – 0845 748 49 50 www.networkrail.co.uk Edinburgh Airport – 0870 040 0007 www.edinburghairport.com Traveline Scotland – 0871 200 22 33 www.travelinescotland.com Lothian Buses – 0131 555 6363 www.lothianbuses.com
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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS A quick and easy reference guide to all services in The Dell Directory ARIEL & SATELLITE SERVICE Douglas S Mackay
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ARCHITECT Andy Ross Novo Design MDA Studio
GAS HEATING & SERVICING Geoff Lennie Les Weir
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GOLF CLUB Swanston Golf Swanston Brasserie
BLACKSMITHS Corstorphine Blacksmiths
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HAIRDRESSING Kim O’Donnell
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BUILDER Colinton Building Services J M Builders
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HOME CARE SERVICES Bluebird Care
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CARPENTER/JOINER J&L Joinery SMC Joinery Liberton Joinery
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LIFE COACHING Heloise Dempster
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MUSIC LESSONS Music with Mummy Men can Sing
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CARPETS James Erskine
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NURSERY Colinton Village Nursery
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CHIROPODIST Colinton Chiropody
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OVEN CLEANING Alba Oven Cleaning
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CLEANING SERVICES Scott’s Premier Cleaning Done & Dusted Fiona’s House Cleaning
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PET SERVICES Colinton Country Cattery (Boarding)
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COMPUTER SERVICES Colinton PC Solutions Capital PC Repairs Sortmy PC
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DECORATORS Kenneth Bayne Lamb W M Parsons Heritage Decorators Ian Hodgson & Co
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DENTIST Colinton Dental Practice
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PERSONAL FITNESS Tim Doyle
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PILATES CLASSES Judith Rintoull Babyzone Pilates
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PLUMBING & DRAINS Alex Hunter Plumbers Shandon Plumbing
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RESIDENTIAL CARE Care UK
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RE-UPHOLSTERY Absolute Upholstery James Erskine
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DELICATESSEN Woods Deli
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ELECTRICIAN D Sykes Electrical
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FISH MERCHANT Marc Horsburgh
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GARDENING Evergreen Landscaping RKB Home & Garden
TREE SURGEON Delisle Tree Solutions
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ROOFING & BUILDING SERVICES Stormshield 24HR Roofing & Building Weatherproof Edinburgh Quality Builders
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Sick Kids Friends Foundation Registered Charity Number SC020862
Join our Sick Kids team and make 2013 count! Sick Kids Ben Nevis Trek Join our team for 2013
4th to 6th October
Sick Kids Tandem Skydive Fife Airfield, Glenrothes
20th & 21st April 22nd June 7th & 8th September
The first Edinburgh Kiltwalk
26 mile, 13 mile & 10k - Join our Clan!
19th May
Are you brave enough??
For full details visit www.edinburghsickkids.org/events
Sick Kids over 18’s Rafting River Tummel, Perthshire
9th June
Guaranteed Charity Places in: Edinburgh Marathon Festival 25th & 26th May Great North Run 15th September BUPA Great Edinburgh Run October date TBC
Sick Kids Save Point
24 hour Video Game Marathon
11th – 13th October
Call 0131 668 4949 or email rachel.mckenzie@luht.scot.nhs.uk
Sick Kids Bungee Jump
RideLondon, 100 mile cycle
1 mile Great Scottish Swim
25th August
4th August
June date TBC
Static Bridge, Killiecrankie
2 charity places available
Charity places available
Pedal for Scotland
Enter yourself & cycle for Sick Kids
8th September
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Edinburgh Quality Builders Ltd
0131 441 6655 07547 925 974
Edinburgh’s roofing people! We undertake all roofing works from minor slate repairs to full roof refurbishments on all types of residential properties from big tenements to small bungalows
Fixed quotes at reasonable prices. All work guaranteed We only employ trusted time served tradesmen assisted by accredited skilled operatives
EDINBURGH QUALITY BUILDERS All slating and tiling, flat roofs, valleys, ridges, lead and zinc work repaired or replaced Full four storey ladder equipment for minor works Rainwater and guttering pipework repaired or replaced Full public liability insurance
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