September 2014
THE DELL DIRECTORY Your local community magazine & business directory.
What’s On
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Prize Crossword Monthly Recipe Book Reviews
Local Businesses
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WELCOME TO SEPTEMBER 2014 Welcome to this issue... I don’t normally watch much television these days, however I’ve started watching The Great British Bake Off. I’m not a regular baker myself although I do try to follow recipes that other friends/family have already tried out first. It’s also good to get ideas from the Bake Off TV show showing contestants with their various gadgets to create their masterpieces. If I have inspired to you to watch it then why don’t you try the new ‘Cake and Bake’ recipe (page 10). I will be providing more delicious Cake and Bake recipes next month! Please also take a read at the Editorial feature on pages 12&13 ‘Hearing Dogs for Deaf People’ a charity who are currently looking for volunteers in the Edinburgh area. Thank you for taking the time to read the magazine and supporting our local businesses. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have a story or interesting article you would like to share. Til next month. Ann, Editor. Why not visit our website www.thedelldirectory.co.uk or if you would like to advertise Tel 07843 449 441 or via Email: thedelldirectoryedinburgh@gmail.com
CONTENTS Planning for Building Work
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Cake & Bake: Coffee Cream Eclairs Hearing Dogs for the Deaf
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Gardening 14/16 Finance 18 What’s On
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Clubs & Classes
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Team Review
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Travel: Tuscany
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Recipe 30 Hobbies 32/34 Library Info
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Crossword & Solutions
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Useful Info
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Index 42
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.
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.
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Colinton Hair Design • LADIES, GENTS & CHILDREN WELCOME
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Planning for Building Work Thinking of getting the builders in? Forward planning is vital. Our expert Katherine Sorrell has some handy advice Ready, Steady, Go?
It may sound obvious, but do you know exactly what work needs doing to your home? Think structure first, then decoration. Are the walls and roof safe and sound? Is the house warm enough in winter? How good is your boiler – have you got hot water whenever you need it? Do your windows stick; do your stairs creak, do your gutters drip or is your plaster crumbling away? Aim to get all the boring but necessary repairs and renovations out of the way – you might want to look for
tradespeople (from builders to carpenters, electricians to plumbers) in the pages of this magazine – before turning your attention to paint colours, floorings and soft furnishings. Then sort out your budget, agree a programme of work and get ready to make a few cups of tea.
Before Work Starts
If you want your project to run as smoothly as possible, make sure you get the following issues sorted in advance: • Hours to be worked • Access to the house (especially if you won’t be living there), and security • Parking • Storage of tools and other equipment
• Who is responsible for clearing the working area in advance, and cleaning up afterwards • Use of a WC, and a sink to clean tools • Disposal of rubbish • Use of power points • Potential aggravation to neighbours (anything from loud building noise to playing a radio)
Rules and Regulations
Before you start any building work – and especially if it’s a major change such as an extension or conversion – find out whether or not you need to obtain planning permission from your local authority. Go to planningportal.gov. uk/permission for lots of
DIY SAFETY
Keep safety first and foremost if you’re doing any building work yourself. Never attempt any work that you are not competent to handle and, if it involves gas or electricity, call in a professional. If necessary, take the time to do a course, read a book or at least watch relevant internet videos. Use the right tool for the job, and ensure it’s in good working order before you start. Make sure you know how to use hire tools properly. Wear appropriate clothing, keep pets and children out of the way, tie long hair back and don’t smoke on the job. Heavy lifting to be done? Get help at the appropriate time. Be especially careful when using a ladder, don’t rush or cut corners, and store tools and equipment safely. Ventilate any areas where there are fumes or a great deal of dust and, last but by no means least, keep a first aid kit handy, just in case.
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information. If you live in a listed building, green belt or a conservation area, you should be especially careful to get the necessary consents – it is a criminal offence to fail to apply for listed building consent when required, for example, so it is always worth checking with your local planning authority. You may also be surprised to find that Building Regulations cover most aspects of work to your home, from the energy efficiency of new windows to electrical installations. It is important that you comply with them, because if you don’t you could be asked to alter or remove the work. You would also have problems when you come to sell
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your property. Confirm with your builder that he is taking responsibility for compliance – and get the necessary documentation to prove it once the work is finished. If you are doing the work yourself, talk to the building control department of your local authority. Main Image: The bespoke solutions in this kitchen extension were designed by Barbara Genda Bespoke Furniture, which conducts detailed site surveys and liaises with any other contractors on site for electrics, plumbing and decoration co-ordination if necessary. 020 7978 2349; barbara-genda.com. 2nd Image: Make an impression in your transformation with Lolly Pop paint, £28.12 for 2.5l traditional emulsion, Colours of London by Mylands. 020 8670 9161; coloursoflondon.co.uk.
GOING GREEN?
Now is the time to decide on any environmentally friendly features that could save you money (and the planet) in the long run. Some eco measures, such as ground source heat pumps and wind turbines, are best suited for new builds or top-to-toe renovations, but others – solar panels and rainwater recycling, for example – are more easily achievable. And don’t overlook the straightforward options, including fitting double or secondary glazing, installing water-saving showerheads and insulating your loft. Even tiny moves such as connecting an energy monitor or switching to energy-saving light bulbs can make a big difference. For more information, go to www. energysavingtrust.org.uk.
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Cake and Bake Coffee Cream Eclairs Just a few simple ingredients combine to make the most luscious tea time treat. If you prefer the classic chocolate éclair, simply melt 100g dark chocolate with a spoonful of golden syrup and 20g unsalted butter, cool until thickened then spread over the top of the éclairs.
Ingredients: • 50g butter • 65g plain flour • 2 medium eggs, beaten • 300ml double cream • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 100g icing sugar • 1 tbsp cold strong black coffee
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1. Preheat the oven to 220°C, 200°C fan, Gas 7. Place the butter and 150ml water into pan and heat gently until the butter melts. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil then quickly tip in the flour and a large pinch of salt and beat with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a smooth ball that comes away from the sides of the pan. Cool for 2-3 minutes. 2. Gradually add the beaten eggs, beating well after each addition, until the mixture is firm and glossy. You may not need to add all the beaten egg. 3. Spoon the mixture into a large disposable piping bag fitted with a large plain nozzle and pipe 10 x 9cm lengths of the pastry onto a large dampened baking sheet. 4. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the pastry is risen, golden and crisp. Pierce each éclair with the tip of a knife to allow the steam to escape and bake for a further 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool completely. 5. Halve each cold éclair. Whip the cream and vanilla extract together in a bowl until softly peaking and drop spoonfuls into the bottom halves of the eclairs. 6. Sift the icing sugar into a bowl and beat in the coffee to make a smooth icing. Gently dip the top half of each éclair in the icing. Carefully sandwich the éclairs back together.
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CHARITY LAUNCHES VOLUNTEER PUPPY TRAINING SCHEME IN EDINBURGH Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, the charity that trains dogs to support deaf people, is proud to announce that it has launched a new puppy training scheme in Scotland later this year. Hearing dogs transform the lives of deaf people by alerting them to important sounds and danger signals such as the alarm clock, doorbell and smoke alarm. There are currently more than 850 hearing dog partnerships throughout the UK, and over 80 of these partnerships are in Scotland. The Charity is seeking new volunteers in Edinburgh to take an adorable hearing dog puppy into their home, and care for the pup full time, teaching obedience skills and introducing the pup to new people, sights and sounds. The puppies are first placed with volunteers at eight weeks of age and stay with them whilst they progress through their training and become fully working hearing dogs. Victoria Leedham, Volunteering Manager at Hearing Dogs for Deaf People says: “We have always received a tremendous amount of support from local communities within Scotland, so we are very excited to announce the opening of a new satellite training centre. We are appealing to dog lovers who live in Edinburgh to come forward and find out more about this exciting role.� These volunteers play a vital role in the journey of a hearing dog, starting with the socialisation of the puppy and working through training award levels to ensure
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that the dog is fully prepared for its later life with a deaf person. Victoria adds: “It is an extremely rewarding role. Volunteers have the opportunity to improve on dog-training skills, discover more about assistance dogs and meet lots of like-minded friends along the way.� The Charity is now taking initial enquiries from potential volunteers in and around Edinburgh. Volunteers should be over 18, have enough time to care for and socialise a puppy on a daily basis, own a car and have access to a secure garden. Hearing dogs are life-changing and once training is complete, these clever dogs will be partnered with someone who is severely or profoundly deaf. The Charity provides lifetime support to every partnership it creates. Puppy training volunteers receive full support and guidance from the Hearing Dogs for Deaf People training team, as well as regular home visits and puppy training classes.
org.uk/scotlandpuppy or email volunteer@hearingdogs.org.uk To advertise call Ann on 07843 449441 0165 Dell Directory September 2014 v4 AW.indd 13
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Credit Crunch Gardening by Pippa Greenwood
Now you may have made your mind up to cut back on or even cut out some of those money consuming hobbies or pastimes, and you may well be looking for ways to make your whole lifestyle that bit less expensive. But before you even start to consider giving the garden a miss, check-out my top tips for Credit-Crunch Gardening. • Apply for an allotment. In some areas you may have to join a waiting list, in others you might be able to get started straight away. An allotment opens up a whole new opportunity to grow almost unlimited food at very little cost, get exercise without paying for the gym, and learn a lot from your neighbouring plot holders. • Save seed from favourite garden flowers and vegetables. If there are some runner-beans that have turned to cricketbats, or your pretty summer border plants have gone over, rather than just confining them to the bin, save the seed. Collect it when it hasn’t been raining, allow it to dry completely away from artificial heat, then store in old envelopes, labelled clearly.
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• Gardeners are a very generous bunch, so don’t feel embarrassed to ask, friends, neighbours, or fellow allotmenteers for cuttings or seedlings of plants that you have admired. It is part of what gardening is all about.
• Leafmould is free soil improver. Choose softish, deciduous leaves for the best leafmould, avoid leathery and tough leaves or those with very chunky mid-veins as they won’t rot down so well. Just make a ‘cage’ from galvanised wire with posts at the corners or cram the leaves into bin liners, puncture a few holes and you’ll make great leafmould. • Make the most of every bit of fruit and veg that your garden or allotment produces. Make jams, chutnies, jellies and of course bottle or freeze just about anything else. • Make your own wasp trap. Use a jam jar part filled with stale jam, mixed with water and topped with tin foil with a few holes in it made using a pencil. They’ll trap the wasps at virtually no cost. • Many local councils offer really good value
composters and compost bins so give them a call and see what they have on offer. Better still, if you’re at all handy with the hammer and nails, create your own from old pallets or floor boards.
• Fill a flowerbed with colour by sowing it with hardy annual seeds – some can be collected from existing plants, others from packet seed, often at under £1 per packet. Hardy annual flower seed is best sown either in the autumn or in spring.
• Make your own plant supports. Tree and shrub and even large hedge prunings can be really useful as ‘pea-sticks’ to support not only garden peas, but also many herbaceous perennials which otherwise do tend to flop over if left to their own devices. • Ask your local pub to give you any stale beer from the driptrays and use it as slug bait. Use an old plastic beaker part filled with beer and placed so that the rim is about 1cm above soil level in a slug and snail prone area. You’ll be amazed at how many you catch.
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• Enjoy some wild food. Many garden plants are edible, and so are many of the weeds such as dandelion. Blanch them first to reduce the bitterness and they make a good addition to a salad. And don’t forget the old favourites such as hedgerow blackberries great for crumble, stewed with some apple or for making into the breakfast delight, bramble jelly. • Many fruits sold in the supermarket come in smart, clear-plastic trays, help the planet and save yourself some money by using these as miniature seed trays. Some already have holes in the base for drainage, other may need you to make the holes..... and most even come with a clear plastic top, the
perfect mini propagator lid to help to keep the compost moist and allow the seedlings that bit of extra warmth.
• Growing your own vegetables really can save you a packet. Right now you can order in seed for crops, and onion sets and garlic for crops early next summer. Then early in the year start planting potatoes and sowing seed. • Look after your garden tools. Store them in a dry shed or garage, wipe over any metal parts with an oily rag to keep rust at bay and they’ll last years longer. • Invest in a few raspberry canes. This has to be the best money saving crop, as they are expensive in the shops. Once
established autumn fruiting varieties yield heavy crops and can give you ‘posh’ fruit....for just pennies. • The garden furniture is probably the most costly item in your garden and statistics show it’s what gardeners spend most money on replacing. Remove washable seatpads and cushions first, wash and dry these and then cover the furniture up or move it into a shed or garage if possible. Visit Pippa’s website www. pippagreenwood.com for a great range of gardening products including Pippa’s favourite weeder, Nemaslug, Nemasys caterpillar, slug, ant and other biological controls, Enviromesh & Envirofleece and lots more besides.
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ith over 25 years experience caring for older people across Scotland, Lindemann Healthcare was established in 1995, with the aim to deliver care services to older people with the highest quality, which we all deserve. We believe that individuality should be the main basis of the care given within our Care Homes. In a nursing environment great attention is paid to activities of daily living. Each resident receives a careful assessment to identify what his or her individualised care should be. This allows care plans to be constructed to meet their specific needs. Our dedicated team aim to provide specialized care in a safe homely atmosphere where the residents are cared for with dignity and respect. This allows each resident to function at their optimum level where they can feel contented and “at home�.
Contact us:
Struan Lodge Nursing Home 54 Balgreen Avenue, Edinburgh EH12 5SU T: 0131 337 7477 F: 0131 337 8886 email:struan@lindemann-healthcare.co.uk website:www.lindemann-healthcare.co.uk
Thorburn Manor Nursing Home 2a Thorburn Road, Edinburgh EH13 0BQ T: 0131 441 6984 F: 0131 629 2298 email: thorburn@lindemann-healthcare.co.uk website: www.lindemann-healthcare.co.uk
We offer every resident, and their loved ones, the opportunity to participate in their care to a level of involvement that they choose. We believe that our Care Homes should be therapeutic yet homelike environments where the resident can feel their individual needs are met with priority.
Lorimer House Nursing Home 491 Lanark Roadm, Juniper Green, Edinburgh EH14 5DQ T: 0131 442 2123 F: 0131 453 4466 email: lorimer@lindemann-healthcare.co.uk website: www.lindemann-healthcare.co.uk
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Finance Boost Your Income: How to Make Money from Crafting By Ann Haldon www.cornerstonewebcontent.com The growth in popularity of knitting, sewing and jewellerymaking has provided skilled crafters with a golden opportunity to supplement their income. Not only is it possible to make good money from a creative hobby such as this, people young and old are starting successful businesses doing what they love. Many people make gifts for family and friends, but don’t always realise the potential to earn money from their hobby. Diverse influences including media interest, the economic collapse, and TV programmes such as The Great British Sewing Bee have all been instrumental in bringing about the revival of crafts once regarded as old-fashioned. So if you want to use your creativity to make some money, what are the best ways to sell, and how easy is it to get started?
Selling at craft fairs
Craft fairs are considered the ‘traditional’ route to selling handcrafted items. They remain a good option if you can spare several days a month to focus on selling, in addition to the time needed to produce your items. Craft fairs and vintage markets are held regularly throughout the year, but because they are so popular, it is advisable to book well in advance. Some venues provide tables,
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equipment and electrical sockets, but in most cases you’ll have to provide your own table and lighting. High quality spotlighting is a good investment for sellers with a long-term plan, and can encourage sales if the venue is dimly lit.
Selling online
Selling online involves a little more planning and considerably more effort to be successful. In its favour it has the advantage of being flexible, and may fit more easily into your life. Not only will you need to produce items to sell, you’ll also need to develop your ‘shop,’ take and upload photos of each item, describe them well, estimate postage and packing charges, and continually market the business. If this is what you envisioned, there’s probably no better way to make money from crafting. Two websites set up to help you succeed in this respect are Folksy and Etsy, both being designed specifically for independent craftspeople and artisans.
Folksy
With more than 15,000 sellers on Folksy, this has become a strong community for crafters and buyers alike. A UK-based site that has been around since 2007, Folksy provides a great opportunity to create your own brand without it costing a
fortune, get your creations in front of a global audience, and build a bona-fide craft business. • Basic account - 15p + VAT per item - Items listed for 120 days - 6% + VAT commission • Folksy Plus - Annual charge of £45, inclusive of VAT - No individual listing fees - 6% + VAT commission
Etsy
If you start selling on Etsy you’ll be joining an established community of over 8 million members and 800,000 online shops. Launched in 2005, Etsy is based in America but also has a loyal following in the UK. It’s possible to link your Etsy account to a Facebook business page for additional exposure in this country. • Seller account - no membership fees - $0.20 to list an item for 4 months - 3.5% commission
Lovingly handcrafted items of a high quality have more personality than mass-produced goods, and their unique nature makes them appealing to discerning buyers. Although not a get-rich-quick scheme, making items to sell has the potential to bring in some valuable extra income and provide much-needed job satisfaction.
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Summer’s lease, as the bard remarked, hath all too short a stay; and as it’s now September the lease hath definitely expired because this, officially, is the first month of autumn. The days are shortening, the kids are back at school or college or university, and the holiday in the sun is a distant memory. So, what beers to choose? Well, generally unsettled as September may be it can still throw some surprises at you. The highest temperature ever recorded was 35.9C (in 1906, admittedly); but Septembers have been getting warmer and drier since the beginning of the century, so there’s still every chance of enjoying a final barbie before the covers go on. And to accompany the last burnt bangers and frazzled franks of the year, you want a beer that’s still summery but perhaps a bit more assertive, a bit more characterful, than the hot-weather lagers you’ve been guzzling poolside in Marbella or wherever. In short, you want to get your chops round some hops. First up is Citra at 4.6% abv from Oakham Ales of Peterborough. It’s actually named after the hop variety it’s brewed with which, being American, is big on aroma but not too long on finish. It’s honey-coloured, with all sorts of tropical fruits exploding on the nose – lychee, mango, even a little citrus. The mouthfeel is rich and creamy but with enough petillance to add a bit of bite and although there’s plenty of hop bitterness on the palate it doesn’t stay around all that long. Jaipur IPA from Thornbridge Brewery of Bakewell, Derbyshire, is a much tougher customer at 5.9% abv. It’s a modern reconstruction of the 19th-century India Pale Ales that used to be hopped to the eyeballs to help them survive the long sea voyage to the east, but it’s pretty malty too. The aroma is a balance between sharp lemon and lime from the hops and grassy, grainy malt. The mouthfeel is rich, almost like cream soda, while the palate mingles hay, cream, and intense hop bitterness. The finish is very long and bitter with a slight oiliness. Definitely one to savour. By Ted Bruning
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WHAT’S ON HERE THERE AND EVERYWHERE! There is lots on in September and early October. 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
Pout Edinburgh - Corn Exchange.
Jazz at the Colinton Inn. Every Monday from 8pm until 10pm.
featuring, fashion, beauty and leisure time for aspirational
Colinton Garden Club - Series of Talks. 22nd September. 8pm Dreghorn Loan Hall. “The Lost Gardens of Penicuik”. 11th October. Plant Sale & Coffee Morning. 10am - 12pm. St Cuthbert’s Episcopal Church.
women from Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.Where you can shop, test products, buy treatments and have fun with your friends. Tickets: http://www.poutevent.com/buy.tickets SeptemberFest- Community Festival
Colinton Literary Society. Series of Talks. 8th October. 8pm. Dreghorn Loan. Morag Austin will talk about the Mansfield Traquair Church and the murals of Phoebe Traquair who lived in Spylaw Bank Road.
27th September. 11am- 4pm. Free entry and lots of free
CLOSE TO HOME
Hopetoun House Grounds and Nature Walk
Jack and Jill Market. 21st September. Meadowbank Stadium. 10.30am- 1pm. Where smart mums buy and sell. Stalls of nearly new toys, clothes, nursery equipment and more. Save a small fortune!
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27th & 28th September. Pout is a ladies lifestyle show
activities. Lots of fun for all ages. Music, dance, sports tasters, face painting, obstacle courses and more. Broughton High School. Comely Bank. 28th September. 11am -12.30pm. On the last day of the open season join the Hopetoun Ranger on a nature walk around the beautiful Hopetoun Grounds. This walk is suitable for families. Booking is required for this walk. Call on 0131
Duck Race/ Water of Leith Visitor Centre. 21st September 2014. Funday starts at 1pm. Races from 2pm. 3 Duck Races, games, kids activities and refreshments at the Water of Leith Visitor Centre. Fantastic prizes up for grabs!
319 3956 or email ranger@hopetoun.co.uk.
The Wheels and Wings Show. National Museum of Flight. East Fortune. 21st September. 10am- 5pm. Join us for a thrilling display from the White Helmets motorcycle display team, see classic cars and vintage vehicles. Adult £11.00 Child £5.00. Call: 0300 123 6789 for tickets.
and parking. For details and ticket prices visit:
Doors Open Day. 27th- 28th September This is your chance to explore some of Edinburgh’s most architecturally, culturally and socially significant buildings. Most venues feature behind the scenes tours, activities, exhibitions and/or talks which bring the history of the building, garden, cemetery or monument and its every day use to life. Visit: www.doorsopendays.org.uk for a detailed programme.
Laurels have been touched by the war in many ways and it
The Royal Regiment of Scotland Family Day 28th September. From 12 noon. Musselburgh Racecourse family day with army themed activities, assault courses, climbing walls and fairground rides. Free activities www.musselburgh-racecourse.co.uk Edinburgh Living History 1910 Lauriston Castle Cramond. 4th October. 7pm. Cost £20.00 The Home Front 1916. Experience a costumed interpretation of the Castle with this special performance.The family at the has had a lasting effect on their lives. For a ticket visit: http://www.usherhall.co.uk Tel: 0131 228 1155 * 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 Lawn Tennis Club 10 Westgarth Avenue. Tel: 0131 441 1052 or 07779 010577 www.colintonltc.org.uk Colinton Bowling Club 49a Redford Road. Contact: 0131 441 2964 www.colintonbowlingclub.org.uk 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 Gentle yoga For people living with health conditions Oxgangs Neighbourhood Centre, Thursdays 3.30-4.30pm. Contact Joanna on 07436102726 or Joanna@kiccactive.org.uk 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. 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 StableRoom Baby and Toddler Group Thursdays 9.30 - 11.30am (during term time) at Colinton Parish Church, Dell Rd. Contact Tracey on 07813 123803 or Joanne on 07880 708706 Zumba Fitness Classes For details go to: www.progressfitness.co.uk Freestyle Fitness Yoga Classes For details go to: www.progressfitness.co.uk Colinton Baby & Toddler Group St Cuthberts Church Hall, Westgarth Avenue. Mon 9.30-11.15am during term time. www.colintontoddlers.co.uk or contact colintonbabyandtoddlergroup@yahoo.co.uk Happy Faces Toddler Group Every Tuesday morning during term time- 9.30-11.30 am £1 admission. Drop in. Colinton Parish Church. Contact Nichola on 441 9055 Pyjama Drama Classes for children at Craiglockhart Parish Church. For times and further details: Contact Louise on 0131 516 3099.
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 Colinton Townswomen Meets 2nd Thursday of every month from 2-4pm Location: St. Cuthberts Church, Westgarth Avenue. Contact: Ann Gordon Tel: 0131 441 1600. 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 Singing Group “MOSTLY MADRIGALS” We are a small group who sing for pleasure fortnightly on Wednesday evenings. We currently have vacancies for Sopranos. Contact Sonia Duffy on 0131 441 7434. 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 Military Wives Choir April - June. Free- no audition! Tues 6pm - 7.30pm. Dreghorn Barracks Band Block. Tel 0131 310 2876 or email: edinburghmwc@gmail.com Edinburgh Popular Music Choir - Now Recruiting! No experience needed. Need both men and women ages 18-80! Choir office Morningside School of Music 138 Comiston Road. Tel 0131 447 1117 Email: linda@polarflamemusic.com
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Pick A Side: Apple or Android? Is Apple where it’s at, or are Android gadgets better buys?
Apple is due to launch the latest, greatest iPhone this September along with iOS 8, the latest version of its smartphone and tablet software. The phone will have a bigger screen and a better camera, but one thing won’t change: like all Apple gadgets, it won’t be cheap. Apple isn’t the only game in town, though. Google’s Android system has been updated too, and Android phones and tablets from the likes of Samsung, HTC, LG and Sony are often just as pretty and just as powerful as anything Apple makes - and in many cases they’re a good bit cheaper too. Android isn’t quite as simple or as elegant as Apple’s iOS, but there’s not much in it - and where Apple only makes a handful of devices, with Android there are dozens of phones and tablets to choose from. Unless you’re a big Apple fan then, is Android the smarter choice? Unfortunately it’s a bit more complicated than that. Apple and Google don’t just want to be your friend when you buy a phone or a tablet. They want to be part of your entire life. They want to be the
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companies you from whom you buy your music, movies, TV programmes and books, the companies who provide your in-car entertainment and navigation systems, the companies who handle all your messages, voice and video calls, the companies who connect all of the appliances in your home and who track your health and fitness. By the end of this year both firms will have smart watches or wristbands that monitor your vital signs, set-top boxes that stream music and video to your TV, software that connects to cars from the likes of Volvo, Nissan, Audi and Mercedes, music and movie streaming services and home automation systems - and that’s just the stuff we know about.
This means you need to consider the bigger picture. It’s not just about the particular phone or tablet you want to buy, but what techy types call the ecosystem: the various things that the phone or tablet connects to and gets content from. For example, if you fancy Apple’s clever Apple TV system, you won’t get the best from it unless you also have an Apple phone or tablet; if you
want to use an Android smart watch, it’ll work best with an Android phone; if you’re a fan of iTunes Match you can’t use it on Android, and so on. Consider what your friends, family and colleagues use. Apple’s iMessage offers free SMS and MMS messages (and soon, voice messages too), but only to other iMessage users - and iMessage isn’t available on Android. FaceTime offers free video calling, but it can’t call Android users (although Google’s alternative, Hangouts, does work on Apple devices. As a rule of thumb Google services work on Apple kit but not vice-versa. Increasingly, then, choosing a phone or tablet is more like picking a football team to support or voting for a political party: the available choices all do essentially the same thing, but they do it in very different ways - and your choice might colour your life for many years to come. Images left to right: Apple family sharing only works on Apple devices, Both Apple (pictured) and Google have TV set-top boxes, Car firms are embracing smartphone tech: this is Apple CarPlay, Fancy a smart watch? Android ones work best with Android phones.
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The Island of Elba Tuscany’s Best Kept Secret By Solange Hando Barely an hour on the ferry across the Piombino Channel, the Isle of Elba greets you with rugged mountains, range after range rising towards the blue sky, and a deeply indented coast laced with tingling sands, rocky coves and near-tropical turquoise waters. The Romans called it ‘Ilva’, hence ‘Elba’, after the Ilvates, also known as Ligurians, who had lived there since ancient times and long exploited the rich mineral seams. This is the largest island in the Tuscan archipelago national park but it’s just about sixteen miles long and only two miles across at its narrowest point, a secluded holiday haven blessed by stunning landscapes, popular with Italians in summer but peaceful in mid-season, whether you come for the beach or prefer to ramble in the hills. The west coast is wild, covered in fragrant Mediterranean scrub, the north is lush and green, dotted with vineyards and chestnut groves, while the arid sun-baked south is the domain of cacti and palms. Over 90% of the land is hills and mountains, largely forested, where wild orchids and lavender splash myriad colours alongside spring cyclamens,
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rock roses and strawberry trees. Here and there, the sweet fragrance of honeysuckle fills the air and fallow deer and mouflons bounce on the slopes at dusk. Elba’s highest point, Mount Capanne can be reached on a steep trail or by cable car, well worth the effort either way. Up there at over 3000 feet, the panorama stretches from the tiny string of Tuscan islands to the mainland and from Corsica in clear weather to the whole of Elba where red-roofed villages nestle in the greenery and mere ribbons of road meander around heavenly beaches and precipitous cliffs. Far below on the northern shore, the lovely little resort of Marciana is lined with umbrella pines and oleander while on the south coast, Marina di Campo is all yachts and golden sands glowing below the wooded hills. But Elba has a beach for every day of the week and more, from the white sands of Procchio Bay to the luminous Rio Marina on the east coast or the superb Porto Azzurro with its bustling Piazza, flower-draped lanes and sulphur-rich lagoon looking across the deep blue inlet of the sea. Portoferraio, the capital, is on the north coast, crouching lion-
like on a rocky peninsula jutting out to sea, its magnificent bay guarded by a forbidding fortress. Sailing boats, yachts and ferries mingle their reflections in the harbour and the old town climbs up the hill, green shutters and pink walls jostling along the alleyways among hibiscus and pomegranate trees. The walk along the ramparts is breathtaking, cooled by the breeze sweeping across the bay from the open sea. Portoferraio is a charming place, dotted with ice cream stalls, bakeries selling flat bread and honey cakes, al fresco restaurants for seafood and fish and souvenir shops brimming with all things labelled ‘Napoleon’, from T-shirts and mugs to the island’s spring water. There are quite a few places connected to Napoleon but most illustrious is the Villa di san Martino tucked in a leafy valley where the deposed emperor was ‘banished’, though allowed to live in regal style. He escaped less than a year later and looking across the landscaped gardens to the blue waters of the Med. glistening in the distance, one wonders why he ever wanted to leave one of the most enticing islands in Tuscany.
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ALEX HUNTER PLUMBERS PROFESSIONAL DRAINAGE AND DOMESTIC PLUMBING SERVICES
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Courgette Quiche Serves 6
Ready in 1 hour 20 minutes, plus chilling There’s an abundance of home grown courgettes in the shops at the moment – or you may have some growing in your garden. Make the most of them with this tasty quiche which can be served warm or cold.
Pastry:
To make the pastry, sift the flour into a large bowl. Add a pinch of salt and the cubed butter and rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
• 225g plain flour • 100g lightly salted butter, chilled and cubed • 1 medium egg yolk beaten
Add the egg yolk and 2-3 tbsp ice cold water and mix with a round bladed knife until the mixture begins to stick together, adding a little more water, if needed. Gather the mixture together with your hands and knead for just a few seconds on a lightly floured surface until just smooth. Wrap in cling film and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas 6. Place a baking sheet in the oven to heat up.
Filling:
• 1 tbsp olive oil • 3 courgettes, 1 sliced and 2 chopped • 2 shallots, peeled and finely chopped • 75g mushrooms, thinly sliced • 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed • 3 medium eggs • 150ml milk • 100ml crème fraiche • 50g mature Cheddar cheese, finely grated • 1 tomato, thinly sliced • 2 tsp dried Italian mixed herbs
Roll out the chilled pastry and use to line a 20cm round metal flan tin. Prick the pastry base all over with a fork and chill in the fridge for 15 minutes. Line the pastry case with baking paper and fill with baking beans then bake blind on the hot baking sheet for 10-15 minutes. Remove the paper and beans and cook for a further 5 minutes until the pastry is pale golden. Reduce the oven temperature to 180°C/160°C fan/gas 4. Meanwhile, prepare the filling. Heat half the oil in a large frying pan and fry the courgette slices for 1-2 minutes until just beginning to soften. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside on kitchen paper. Add the rest of the oil to the pan and fry the shallots, mushrooms and garlic for 5 minutes then add the chopped courgettes and fry for a further 1-2 minutes, stirring until just softened.
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Spoon the courgette and mushroom mixture into the pastry case. Beat together the eggs, milk, crème fraiche and Cheddar and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Slowly pour into the pastry case over the courgette mixture.
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Arrange the fried courgette slices and tomato slices on top of the filling and sprinkle with the Italian mixed herbs. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until the filling is set and golden. Serve warm or cold with salad.
TIP: Add a handful of
pine nuts when frying the shallots and mushrooms if liked or scatter some chopped walnuts over the filling before baking.
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Hobbies The Buzz of Helping Our Natural Environment after in an ‘apiary’ (the name for a place where bees are kept). There are several different strains of honey bee, some of which are more docile – and therefore easier to manage – than others.
The buzzing of a honeybee is a familiar, timeless sound that we immediately associate with summer, and it’s fascinating to watch bees at work, gathering nectar that will eventually be turned into honey. As they as they bob in and out of the flowers in our fields and gardens, they pollinate 80% of the plant species in Europe, including most fruits and vegetables. The sound of the honeybee may be timeless, but sadly 20 bee species are already extinct and time may be running out for some of the remaining 267 species in the UK. This is because changes in farming practices over the years have led to the disappearance of many wild flowers from their natural habitat. In the summer a group of charities c a m e together to launch
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the Great British Bee Count. As part of this initiative the charities produced a mobile phone app and asked the public to record bee sightings. Participants were asked to identify the species of bee and record its habitat so the information could be analysed by the National Biodiversity Network. It’s worrying in the extreme to think that these remarkable insects may one day disappear altogether from the landscape, and that perhaps explains why beekeeping has recently enjoyed something of a revival. While the UK has its share of commercial bee farms, most beekeepers are dedicated amateurs who maintain their hobby out of concern for the environment and a deep fascination with the life of the hive. There are three main types of bee – bumblebees, honey bees and solitary bees, but it is the honey bee that beekeepers commonly look
If you are thinking of starting up as a beekeeper the first consideration should be the location of the hive. Do you have a garden or piece of land nearby where you can easily feed and maintain your bees? Can you place it in a location away from wind and in full or partial sun? Is the presence of the hive likely to disturb your neighbours? Even if the bees pose no direct harm to others, you should bear in mind that their presence may still cause anxiety to people living nearby. Beekeeping is a form of livestock management and looking after an apiary can at times be demanding and heavy work. It’s advisable to consider taking a recognised course such as those offered by the British Beekeepers’ Association (http://www.bbka. org.uk). The Association has branches all over the country, offering introductory sessions designed to tell you everything you need to know about setting up an apiary. In many areas where the course is run you will be given the opportunity to have direct contact with bees, so you can decide whether beekeeping is really for you before you invest in the bees and equipment you need.
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A hive is a miracle of organisation, where bees take on different roles to support their community. Worker bees forage for food, build the honey comb, feed the larvae, keep the nest clean and defend it from predators, while queen bees mate with drones, producing up to 1,000 eggs per day to form new colonies. The drone’s role is to mate with queens from different hives but unfortunately the drone dies after mating. It’s important to feel confident about handling bees before you proceed to set up an apiary, as the initial costs can be quite high. Essential purchases are a hive (there are various types and designs of hive, including the ‘Heritage’ model for people who want to integrate their hives into a traditional garden layout) together with various
components and accessories, including a veiled Bee Suit with special hygienic gloves - to protect both you and the bees - a hive tool to help you move the frames and a ‘smoker’ to calm the bees when they become disturbed. You’ll need to start out with a five or six frame nucleus (referred to as a ‘nuc’ by beekeepers) and gradually expand your colony as you become more experienced. You should always purchase bees from a reputable bee breeder: it’s better to buy queens that have been bred within the UK as imported queens may carry diseases. Ask around for recommendations but if you can’t contact a local beekeeper then you can look up sellers in specialist magazines such as Bee-craft (a 12 month subscription
costs £16 for online or £27 delivered). If you join your local beekeeping association you may be able to buy your bees locally from a fellow keeper. What you choose to do with the honey from your hive is, of course, up to you. One hive can produce up to 60lb (27kg) in a good season, however an average hive will offer a surplus of around 25lb (11kg). There are other products – such as beeswax and royal jelly – that can also be sold, which goes to show that beekeeping is not only a great hobby: it can be a great business, too! By Jacob Thorson
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COLINTON & OXGANGS LIBRARIES COLINTON LIBRARY 14 Thornburn Road Edinburgh EH13 0BQ Tel: 0131 529 5603 or 0131 441 5171 OPENING TIMES: Monday & Wednesday -1pm-8pm Tuesday & Friday - 10am- 5pm Saturday - 10am- 2pm BOOKBUG A free event for 0-4 year olds and their parents/ carers. Fridays 10.30am-11am, Tuesday 2.15-2.45pm.Every second Saturday 10.30-11.00am. BOOK GROUPS Last Wednesday of the month at 6.30pm and the last Tuesday of the month at 2pm. CHATTERBOOKS Reading group for P4/5 children 3rd Tues of Month 3.45pm - 4.45pm (term time only) STORYTELLER Every second Saturday at 10.30am. CRAFTS on a Friday- 3.30pm-4.30pm. IT Beginners, Family History Classes and advice also available - please contact the library for more information. GLITZ LIT 5pm-6pm 11-12 year olds every Monday OXGANGS LIBRARY 343 Oxgangs Road North Edinburgh EH13 9LY Tel: 0131 529 5549 Opening Times: Monday- Wednesday- 10am-8pm. Thursday- Saturday- 10am- 5pm Sunday 1pm- 5pm BABY AND ME BOOK GROUP Mondays 11.15 - 12.00pm
BOOKBUG SESSIONS 0-3 years plus parents/ carers 11-11.30am. Thursdays - April 17th, May, 1st, 15th, 29th. June 12th, 26th Fridays - April 11th, 25th. May 9th, 23rd. June 6th, 20th. Also first Saturday each month. BOOK GROUPS 10.15-11am & 6.30-7.30pm. 1st Wednesday of every month. CRAFTY FRIDAY FOR 4- 11 YEARS 2.30pm - 3.30pm (Adult supervision required) CHATTERBOOKS Books Fun & Snacks Ages 8-11years Fortnightly on Tuesdays 4pm-5pm. (Starting 25th Feb) FUNDAY SUNDAY 2:30pm- 3.30pm . Games & Activities GLITZLIT Jewellery & Books for Teen Girls Monday 6pm-7pm. (phone for details) HOMEWORK HELP Weekdays 3.30-4.30pm. Free printing. Photocopies (homework projects only). LEARN IT FOR ADULTS Thursdays 4pm-5pm. Drop in Session. LEVEL UP READING XP Gaming & Reading for Teen Boys Tuesday 6.15-7.15pm. (Phone for details) SHARE A STORY FOR UNDER 5’S. Mondays 10.30am-11am & Saturdays 11am- 11.30am SUNDAY BOOK CAFE Books, Brew & Blether alternate Sundays 1.30-2.30pm YAP & YARN Every Tuesday 10.30am-12.00pm.
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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 7pm Richard Lewis - SNP – 0131 529 4974 Bonaly Primary School – 1st Monday every month at 7pm (term time) Oxgangs Library – 3rd Monday every month at 7pm (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 Times- Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm. Saturday- 9am- 1pm. Closed daily between 1pm and 2pm. 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
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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 MDA Studio Novo Design Andy Ross
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BEAUTY THERAPY Turn Back Time
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BUILDING SERVICES J M Builders Dean Jones Building Services Edinburgh Quality Builders Stark Building Services CARPETS James Erskine
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CHIROPODIST/PODIATRIST Colinton Chiropody Pentland Foot Care CLEANING SERVICES Fiona’s House Cleaning The Home Agency
41 19 27 19
COMPUTER REPAIRS Capital PC Repairs 37 Colinton PC Solutions 31 SortmyPC 41 COMPLIMENTARY THERAPIES Soprano Ice
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DECORATORS Kenneth Bayne Lamb Ian Hodgson & Co
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DENTIST Colinton Dental Practice
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DRIVEWAY CLEANING Driveway Cleaning Edinburgh ELECTRICIAN Bryter Electrical Ltd D Sykes Electrical
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FISH MERCHANT Marc Horsburgh
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GAS HEATING & SERVICING Geoff Lennie
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HAIRDRESSERS Kim O’Donnell Hairdressing Colinton Hair Design
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JOINERS SMC Joinery Liberton Joinery D&S Joinery
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INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS George Watsons
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MSP Gordon MacDonald MSP
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NURSERY Colinton Private Nursery
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PLUMBERS Shandon Plumbing Alex Hunter Plumbing
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PROPERTY LETTINGS Colinton Lettings
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RESIDENTIAL CARE Thorburn Manor (Lindemann Healthcare)
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RE-UPHOLSTERY James Erskine Absolute Upholstery
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ROOFING & BUILDING SERVICES Fairmile Roofing Edinburgh Roofing Services Edinburgh Quality Builders
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TREE SURGEON Delise Tree Solutions
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WINDOW SPECIALISTS Ventrolla 43
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