The Dell Directory March 2015

March 2015

THE DELL DIRECTORY Your local community magazine & business directory.

What’s On Clubs & Classes Prize Crossword Monthly Recipe Book Reviews Local Businesses

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Hello and welcome to the March issue of The Dell Directory.

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At this time of the year we look forward to the evenings getting lighter so we can spend more time in the garden or doing outdoor hobbies and activities. Please take a look through the magazine there are a number of services available to you and activities on the clubs & classes pages that may be of interest!

ADVERTISING & ACCOUNT ENQUIRIES: Tel: Ann on 07843 449 441 Email: thedelldirectoryedinburgh@gmail.com

Thank you again for all the Crossword Entries this month, congratulations to Mrs Loudon of Broomyknowe who won the crossword prize in February!

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Finally some key dates for your diary this month, we celebrate ‘Mothers Day’ on Sunday 15th March and remember clocks offically go forward 1 hour on 29th March!

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NEXT ISSUE DATES: Copy Deadline for Artwork: 20th March Distribution Dates: 3rd, 4th and 5th April.

DISTRIBUTION: This magazine is distributed to 4,800 homes in the Colinton and Craiglockhart areas every month. There are 10 issues a year with two joint issues in the Summer (Jul/Aug ) & Winter (Dec/Jan).

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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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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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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Colinton Mains Post Office – 0131 441 2657 www.postoffice.co.uk Mon- Fri 9am- 5.30pm. Sat 9am- 12.30pm Colinton Library – 0131 529 5603 www.edinburgh.gov.uk Mon, Wed: 1pm-8pm, Tue, Fri 10am-5pm, Sat: 10am-2pm. Sunday: Closed.

Oxgangs Library – 0131 529 5549 www.edinburgh.gov.uk Mon, Tues, Wed 10am-8pm.

Thurs, Fri Sat 10am- 5pm. Sun- 1-5pm 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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Mother’s Day Around The World

By Alison Runham www.alison.runham.co.uk Mothers deserve attention all year round, so why do we celebrate mothers on one special day - and do other countries follow suit?

The UK Traditionally, on ‘Mothering Sunday’ (the fourth Sunday in Lent) people returned to their baptismal ‘mother church’. As their parents’ home was often nearby, over time the day became a holiday for visiting family.

Flowers were gathered on the way home and mums received Simnel cakes. Observance of Mothering Sunday gradually withered but after its revival in 1920 it spread throughout the Empire, becoming known as Mother’s Day. Around the World Most countries have a Mother’s Day, but origins and traditions vary. Unless stated otherwise, countries below follow U.S. tradition, celebrating on the second Sunday in May. In France, American soldiers introduced their Mother’s Day during the First World War. Originally focussed on fertile mothers, today Fête des Mères celebrates all mothers, who traditionally receive a cake shaped like a bouquet of flowers. France celebrates on the last Sunday in May, as does Sweden, where the Red Cross sells plastic flowers in aid of deprived mothers.

In Italy mums receive a heart-

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shaped cake, but on the second Sunday before Christmas children in Serbia tie their mother up until she gives them treats. Egypt’s Mother’s Day on 21st March is celebrated with songs devoted to mothers.

In Nepal, children return to the family home on “Aama ko Mukh Herne Din” (“to see Mother’s face”) on the last day of Baishak dark fortnight, making breakfast for their mothers and giving them gifts, favourite foods and new clothes. Those who have lost mothers visit Mata Tirtha, a sacred site with a pool in which they ‘look upon their mother’s face’.

The USA didn’t keep English Mother’s Day, but Anna Jarvis campaigned for one in honour of her mother, who introduced “Mothers’ Friendship Day” after the Civil War. At a church service on the second anniversary of her mother’s death (the second Sunday of May), Anna distributed her mother’s favourite flowers: white carnations. Today they signify mothers who have passed away, while coloured carnations honour mothers still living.

In Australia, Mother’s Day grew from Janet Heyden’s campaign to give gifts to lonely inmates of Newington State Home for Women.

Schoolchildren in Japan draw pictures of their mothers for a nationwide competition and winning

pictures travel the country in a mobile exhibition.

Mexico’s Mother’s Day on 10th May was once a pawn in battles between government and church on modernisation and materialism. It now celebrates both mothers and the Virgin Mary. Children often arrive at their mother’s house the night before. Traditionally the day starts with mass before mothers are presented with a breakfast of tamales and atole, but many mothers are now treated to breakfast at home, accompanied by a song.

In Paraguay, Mother’s Day is celebrated with Dia de la Patria (Independence Day) on 15th May, to honour Juana María de Lara’s role in winning Paraguay’s independence.

Similarly, Bolivia’s Dia de la Madre Boliviana on 27th May commemorates the women killed fighting for independence in the Battle of Coronilla.

In Ethiopia, their ‘Antrosht’ celebration lasts three days, beginning after the rains have ceased (usually October/ November).

Traditionally, mothers cook a special meal but daughters provide dairy products, vegetables and spices while sons bring the meat. Afterwards they enjoy traditional songs and dances.

Soon you will be able to recycle: • more plastics, including bottles, pots, tubs and trays • paper, cardboard, plastics and cans together • glass, small electricals, textiles and batteries together.

If your service is changing you’ll receive information in the post.

Website www.edinburgh.gov.uk/recycle E-mail waste@edinburgh.gov.uk Call 0131 529 3030

So why not celebrate Mexicanstyle this year and sing your Mum a song?

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Home & Interiors Look Back In Nostalgia

Do you yearn for the charming styles of the past? For the pretty patterns and jolly colours, the homemade accessories, the simple good looks that made a home really homely? Then read on for interiors expert Katherine Sorrell’s look at nostalgic style.

It’s such a tempting idea – to give up today’s gadget-bound and stressful complexities and return to a simpler way of life: all home-made, homegrown and home-cooked.

In practice, of course, that may not be possible but, at the very least, why not surround yourself with some of the comforts of an oldfashioned home? The result is an unfussy but nurturing style that can mix and match the best of past and present in a way that suits you perfectly.

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By Katherine Sorrell

Take a look at your floors for a first step towards nostalgic style. Plain or painted w o o d e n boards are ideal, with flat-woven rugs for extra warmth w h e r e n e c e s s a r y, though neutral carpets or natural-fibre coverings are a good alternative, while you could opt for stone tiles in hallways or kitchens. On the walls, you might keep things plain and simple with while or off-white paint, or else push the boat out and go for floral wallpaper. A hand-block printed effect, in a palette of light, bright and cheery colours, is particularly effective. For bathrooms and kitchens, painted tongue and groove panelling or white bevel-edged tiles (laid in a brick bond pattern) work especially well.

in the room. Don’t expect perfection: knocked corners or faded upholstery may even enhance the overall look, while mismatching pieces aren’t too much of a problem provided they fit into the overall aesthetic. If in doubt, a lick of paint or a wellpositioned throw can work wonders.

Textiles are often the key to getting nostalgic style just right. Think plain fabrics combined with ticking stripes, gingham, spots and florals – spriggy or else big, blowsy blooms. Don’t aim for over-coordination; instead, a range of complementary colours and patterns gives a suitably eclectic effect. Natural fabrics (such as cotton, linen and wool) are nicest, in a range of weights and effects, such as tweed, canvas, muslin or sateen. Look out for interesting remnants at markets, auctions and car boot sales that, if you’re good

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The good news here is that furniture can be really inexpensive – the sort of thing you might pick up at a local auction or even a secondhand shop for next to nothing.

Look for sturdy, useful pieces in a timeless style, made from pine, oak or Lloyd Loom.

Anything too dark or heavy looking can be painted – though make sure it is not too massive and overbearing

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with a sewing machine, can be run up into all sorts of lovely items. Window treatments, for example, are a doddle – just a pair of gathered curtains – while leftovers can quickly be made into cushion covers. Add ric rac, ribbon or bobble trims to your heart’s content. Patchwork quilts, of course, are simply perfect in the bedroom, as are Welsh blankets and satin eiderdowns, while knitting and crochet (especially granny squares) are essential ingredients in virtually any room.

Displays of pretty accessories can be the making of this look, whether it’s sponge-printed ceramics, pressed glass, blue-and-white crockery or enamelware.

Modern reproductions are easy to find and not expensive, but more fun can be had in seeking

baskets, metal buckets, vintage milk bottles, bristle brushes, some lengths of bunting, even old books such as orange Penguin classics or Ladybird children’s stories; and finish things off with some informal arrangements of native flowers tucked into jam jars or informal jugs or vases. The result? You have transformed yesterday’s pleasures into today’s delightful treasures.

out just the right original bits and bobs, from storage jars to aprons, cut-glass jugs to wooden kitchen utensils, whether it’s at a vintage fair, charity shops or your local car boot sale. Think dressers piled with pretty crockery, a stack of biscuit tins on a shelf or lace-edged towels in the bathroom. Add woven

Top left - Clara Lemon rollers, from £69 (65cm w x 75cm d) including measuring and fitting, Hillarys. Tel 0800 916 6516; hillarys.co.uk. Bottom right A selection of crockery from Cath Kidston’s spring 2015 ranges, tel 08450 262 440; www.cathkidston.co.uk. Top centre- Southwold double bed frame, £249; Southwold one-drawer bedside table, £79; Tonal Roses double duvet set, £15; Chevron rug, £55; Light Naturals faux fur cushion, £12; grey frosted vase (tall), £12; all Tesco, tel 0800 323 4050; www.tesco.com.

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Facing North

by Pippa Greenwood The problem I am asked about most frequently is that of what to do with a north-facing wall.

Everyone wants to know what you can plant up it but more importantly, what you can do to increase the chances of your chosen plant not just surviving but also thriving.

Getting the right plant for the spot is essential and I’ve listed some great north-facing wall climbers below. But first consider whether you need year round cover (and so something evergreen) or would accept a deciduous climber that will lose its leaves but keep a framework of stems, or if you could live with an herbaceous climber that will die back each year and return again in the spring.

If the wall is very shaded it may be worth reducing the shade if you can. Nearby wallshrubs could be pruned back or overhanging trees crown lifted (the lower branches removed) or crown thinned (the crown’s density reduced).

Walls may be a dark grey or brick colour but you can make the spot considerably more plant friendly if you change the colour of the wall before planting. A pale-coloured masonry paint on the wall will cause light to be

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reflected back to the plant and make it more likely to thrive.

Consider growing more than one climber to increase the season of interest and so the amount of time that the wall looks good.

Flowering may be reduced if the site is gloomy and so to maximise your climber’s flower power make sure that you apply sulphate of potash as this will increase flowering potential.

Follow the instructions on the pack, and generally try to apply it to the root area in late summer and then again in spring.

Make sure that the climber goes in at a good distance from the wall up which it is to grow. A minimum of about 45cm (18in) should mean that it can develop a good strong root system and this will help to keep it growing well.

Self-clinging climbers such as the climbing hydrangea or a variegated ivy can look great and help to provide at least part of the interest you’re after for your north-facing wall, but even these often need a bit of a helping hand to get them started – train the stems on to the wall and protect from wind until they get properly attached.

TOP PLANTS FOR NORTHFACING WALLS AND FENCES Akebia Quinata - Pretty pale green foliage with vanilla perfumed purple-brown flowers in late spring.

Berberidopsis Coralline - Prefers acidic soil, clusters of deep red flowers in early autumn.

Clematis - Many smaller flowered varieties such as white flowered, rampant C. montana do well.

Codonopsis Convolvulacea Pretty bell or saucer shaped violet coloured flowers in summer.

Humulus Lupulus (the hop) - The golden leafed ‘Aurea’ will perform quite well as long as the shade is not too intense or the site windy.

Hydrangea Anomela Petiolaris A deciduous climber with broad creamy white flowerheads.

Lathyrus Latifolius - the everlasting pea. Small clusters of pinky purple flowers throughout the summer and in to early autumn Lonicera x Americana - Classic honeysuckle flowers in yellow flushed red and with a gorgeous perfume during the summer.

Lonicera x Tellamanniana - Bright yellowy orange honeysuckle flowers in late spring and summer.

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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.

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WHAT’S ON HERE THERE AND EVERYWHERE! Spring is in the air and the Easter holidays are fast approaching.

Here’s a few events to put a Spring in your step.

ON YOUR DOORSTEP Edinburgh Leisure Activator Camp Craiglockhart Leisure and Tennis Centre Activity camp for p1-p7 with sport, games, drama, art and crafts. Mon 6th – Fri 10th and Mon 13th – Fri 17th April, 9am – 5pm. £42.50 per day or £170 per week. http://www.edinburghleisure.co.uk

CLOSE TO HOME Spring Ceilidh at Polwarth Church Sat 14th March 2015 2-4pm. Price £5 (under 2s free) Buy tickets on the door or email anna@momedia.co.uk http://holycorner.org/ March Magic Carpet Weekenders National Museum of Scotland Sat 7 - Sun 29 March 2015, every Sat and Sun 11 - 11.25 Free event. www.nms.ac.uk/families Young Gunners Rugby Camp A fun 2 day rugby camp for p4 - p7 – learn to love the game of rugby. Monday 6 & Tuesday 7 April. www.edinburghrugby.org

Mothers Day Prosecco Afternoon Tea Cruise Re-union Canal Boats, dept Edinburgh Quay, Union Canal.

Afternoon tea served whilst you take in the surroundings from the Lochrin Belle. A special treat for Mothers Day. Sun 15th Mar 11am, 2 hours. http://www.re-union.org.uk/events-1 Children’s Spring Flower Show at The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 28 & Sun 29 March 12 - 5pm. The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. http://www.rbge.org.uk/whats-on/family-events

BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW Edinburgh International Science Festival. 4-19 April, venues through out Edinburgh. http://www.sciencefestival.co.uk/whats-on Edinburgh Mini Maker Fair Gadgets, hardware, software, knitwear and food at Summerhall. Sun 19 April, 10 – 5, tickets £5 (under 3’s free) http://www.sciencefestival.co.uk/event-details/ edinburgh-mini-maker-faire

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

Colinton Amateur Orchestral Society Meets Tuesday 7.30pm- 9.30pm.

Location: St Cuthberts Church Hall. Westgarth Av. Email: secretary@colintonorchestra.org.uk

Badminton Club Monday 8pm-10pm. Sept- March.

Contact: Archie Clark on 0131 449 4703.

Location: St Cuthberts Church Hall. Westgarth Av.

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

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 – 9.30-11.30am. £1 admission.

Drop in. Colinton Parish Church.

Contact Stephanie Miller on 07731 001 018.

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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 Townswomen Meets 2nd Thursday of every month from 2-4pm Location: St. Cuthberts Church, Westgarth Avenue.

Contact: Ann Gordon Tel: 0131 441 1600.

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

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Friendly Bridge Colinton Cottage Homes. Every Tuesday. 2-4pm.

Tel 0131 4412962

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

Scottish Dancing Alternate Thursdays. 7.45pm- 9.15pm Sept- March.

Contact: Ann Dean on 0131 441 3729.

Location: St Cuthberts Church Hall. Westgarth Av.

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SOCIAL, LOCAL INTEREST & OTHER

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: A nn-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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COLINTON & OXGANGS LIBRARIES OXGANGS LIBRARY 343 Oxgangs Road North, Edinburgh, EH13 9LY Tel: 0131 529 5549 OPENING TIMES: Monday-Wednesday from 10am to 8pm Thursday, Saturday from 10am to 5pm Sunday from 1pm to 5pm CHATTERBOOKS BOOKS FUN & SNACKS Ages 8 – 11 years. Fortnightly on Tuesdays 4pm-5pm GLITZLIT Jewellery & reading for Teen Girls Mondays 6pm -7pm (Phone for details) LEVEL-UP READING XP Gaming & reading for Teen Boys Tuesdays 6.15pm-7.15pm (Phone for details) (Starting 28th October) SHARE A STORY Under 5’s Mondays 10.30am-11.00am Saturdays 10.30am-11.00am Except the first Saturday of the month CRAFTY FRIDAY’S Ages 4-11 years parents/carers Fridays 2.30pm to 3.30pm HOMEWORK HELP Weekdays 3.30pm – 4.30pm Free printing & Photocopies Homework projects only (Phone for details) FUNDAY SUNDAY Games and Activities 2.30pm-3.30pm

COMMUNITY MEETINGS with the Local Policing Team Drop in to discuss any concerns or get advice from one of your Local community policing officers. Every Wednesday. 5pm-6pm.

Facilities to hand in lost property, report crimes, produce driving documents etc.

COLINTON LIBRARY 14 Thorburn Road, Edinburgh EH13 0BQ Tel: 0131 529 5603 Email: colinton.library@edinburgh.gov.uk OPENING TIMES: Monday, Wednesday from 1pm to 8pm Tuesday & Friday from 10am to 5pm Saturday from 10.30am to 11.00am BOOK BUG A free event for 0-4 year olds and their parents/carers. Fridays 10.30am – 11.00am, 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 Tuesday of every month 3.45pm 4.45pm (term time only) STORYTELLER Every second Saturday at 10.30am.

Ages 4-7yrs.

BOOKBUG SESSIONS 0-3years plus parents/carers 10.30 to 11.00am. Thursdays: Oct 2, 16, 30; Nov 13, 27. Dec 11; Jan 8, 22; Feb 9, 19 Fridays: Oct 10, 24; Nov 7, 21; Dec 5, 19. Jan 16, 30; Feb 13, 27

CRAFTS On a Friday 3.30pm – 4.30pm

BOOK GROUPS 10.15-11.00am & 6.30pm-7.30pm 1st Wednesday of every month

‘EDINBURGH READS’ Monday 10 Nov, 6.30pm-7.30pm Metre by Meter: Poetry from the Trenches Poetry from the trenches brought to life.

Call Library to book a place.

YAP & YARN Every Tuesday 10.30am – 12.00 noon

HALF MOON WRITERS Every Monday evening 5pm – 7pm.

For 13-19 years.

These details were correct at the time of printing but are subject to change.

Please check directly with libraries.

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Cake and Bake Hot Cross Buns Home-made hot cross buns are easy to make so why not give them a go? Serve warm from the oven, split and spread with orange flavoured butter for the ultimate Easter treat!

Ingredients: • 500g strong white plain flour, plus extra for dusting • � tsp salt • 2 tsp ground mixed spice • 55g caster sugar • 1 x 7g sachet easy blend or fast action dried yeast • 300ml milk • 55g butter, cubed • 1 large egg • 150g dried mixed fruit

for the crosses and glaze • 3 tbsp plain flour • 1-2 tbsp warmed golden syrup or honey

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1. Sift the flour into a large bowl and stir in the salt, mixed spice, sugar and dried yeast. Make a well in the middle.

2. Bring the milk almost to the boil in a small pan then stir in the butter until melted. Leave the liquid to cool until it’s just hand hot.

Pour the liquid into the well with the beaten egg and mix with a round- bladed knife to make a soft and slightly sticky dough.

3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding a little more flour if the dough is too sticky.

4. Place the dough in a clean, lightly greased bowl and cover with oiled cling film. Leave the bowl in a warm place for about 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in size.

5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead in the dried fruit. Divide and shape the dough into 12 even-sized buns and place on a large greased baking sheet, leaving about 2cm space around each bun.

6. Cover loosely with oiled cling film and leave in a warm place until the buns have risen by at least half again and are almost touching each other. This will take about 45 minutes to an hour. Preheat the oven to 220C, 200C fan, Gas Mark 7.

7. For the crosses, place the flour in a bowl and gradually add enough cold water (about 2 tbsp) to make a thick paste. Spoon into a piping bag fitted with a small plain nozzle and pipe crosses on each of the buns. Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until risen and golden brown. Leave on the baking sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to a cooking rack. Brush with the warmed golden syrup or honey while the buns are still warm.

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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

DREGHORN PRE-SCHOOL & CRECHE – FOR CHILDREN AGED 2 TO 5 YEARS. WE NOW HAVE SPACES FOR 2 YEAR OLDS OPEN MON - FRI 9AM ‘TIL 1PM PART & TERM - TIME PLACES AVAILABLE. EXPERIENCED AND QUALIFIED STAFF. PRIVATE GARDEN & SECURE OUTDOOOR PLAY AREA, WELL EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE A STIMULATING AND PLAY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO ARRANGE A VISIT PLEASE TELEPHONE HELEN MULLEN ON 0131 441 5974

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Computer Help!

Lost and Found They say you can both lose yourself and find answers to the meaning of life in a good book. We’ve put together a collection of some of the best stories about getting lost, being lost, and (sometimes) being recovered. Whatever age we are sometimes, we all feel a little lost and disoriented. This will help get you back on the right track- from a literary point of view at any rate.

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Think you have a virus?

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Problems with your WiFi? Data recovery Web design Tutoring

£30 for 1st hour, then £15 per half hour for Repairs.

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Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Coast - By Cheryl Strayed There’s going for a walk to clear your head and then there’s deciding to trek eleven-hundred miles on your own. Twenty-six year old Cheryl Strayed has just lost her mother to cancer and her marriage to irreconcilable differences. She packs up her life and decides to hike along the West Coast of the United States, from the Mojave Desert in California up into Oregon and finally Washington State.

She’s not a hiker and she has doesn’t really have a plan, other than to keep on walking. It’s an incredible journey, dominated by soul-searching and physical endurance. Read it with a cuppa and your feet up- or in a tent up a mountain somewhere if you’re that way inclined.

Lost and Found - By Oliver Jeffers What would you do if you found a penguin on your doorstep?

Would you keep him as a pet as in some soppy Christmas advert for a department store, or would you assume he was lost and take him back to the South Pole? This is such an endearing story for a picture book and asks questions about loneliness and isolation.

Next time a penguin comes a-knocking, he might well just be looking for a friend.

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Life of Pi - By Yann Martel This is an incredible novel, and if you haven’t read it or heard about then you must have been stranded on a boat in the middle of the Pacific for some considerable time. Sixteen year old Pi is searching for answers and meaning to his life when he becomes lost at sea after a cargo ship sinks. His only companions are a lame zebra, a blood-thirsty hyena, a sea-sick orang-utan… and a 450 pound Bengal tiger.

Not the most ideal of situations but what unfolds is the most incredible story of survival.

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Lord of the Flies - By William Golding How long would it take for a group of young castaways to turn feral?

William Golding’s classic tale of schoolboys who find themselves washed up on a desert island after a plane crash has stood the test of time, with new readers discovering it from every generation. There’s camaraderie at first, with allegiances formed and survival skills kicking in. But events soon take a sinister turn and leader Ralph finds he has a bit of a mutiny on his hands.

Who wants to spend all day doing chores when you have a tropical island to explore and enjoy?

Civility quickly descends into anarchy and sadly, not everyone will leave the island alive.

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The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet - By David Mitchell From acclaimed author David Mitchell, this novel’s set just before the turn of the 18th century, in 1799. Clerk Jacob de Zoet becomes stranded on the Dutch East India Company trading post of Dejima just as war breaks out between the English and the Dutch. The historical novel focuses on the story of the Dutch trader’s love for a Japanese midwife and it’s a compelling tale, but it’s the attention to detail that makes this novel so remarkable as Mitchell paints a brilliant and elaborate picture of Japanese life and culture at that time.

Stolen - By Lucy Christopher Not so much lost as takenGemma is a teenage girl who’s kidnapped at Bangkok airport and transported to the Australian Outback by her captor, the unusually gorgeous Ty. Gemma starts to develop a serious case of Stockholm syndrome and begins to see her captor in a different light. The story is recounted through a letter Gemma is writing to Ty- the man who wanted her and her alone. Once again, the descriptions of the harsh and unforgiving Aussie landscape give it a great presence, as though it’s essentially the book’s third main character.

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Hi-Tech Car Tech As every driver knows, modern cars are packed with technology.

Seatbelt warnings, parking distances, 100 miles left in the fuel tank, or the ubiquity of Sat-Nav - it’s no wonder every full service is like a visit to the sickbay of the Starship Enterprise.

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Even better, surely someone can invent something better than a hard-to-read metal dipstick?

• An alert when any child onboard is about to spill something, be sick, break something, drop something out of reach, or is generally

• An interior siren when conversation is about to dry up, or enter into a red zones such as: politics, money, other people’s cars, or anything connected with mortgages.

• A warning that you’re about to enter a particularly boring location or a particularly expensive petrol station, or a combination of the two.

• A medium range detector for caravans, horseboxes, tractors and the occasional house on wheels.

• A bell that rings when you’ve left your house keys in the car so you don’t spend five minutes doing the check-your-pockets jiggle in the car park.

Technology is our friend, of course - I know that because I heard an article about it on my tablet, thanks to Bluetooth and my car speakers. But never mind the flying car of the future - I’d settle for one that was self-cleaning.

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Motoring Land Rover Discovery Sport SD4

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moon. However, the landscape was so extreme it gave us very little idea what it would be like to drive on a normal road. We can report it’s incredibly competent off road, though. We found the ride a little hard, but then that could have been the dreadful surfaces, and it was a little loud inside too, but again that was probably the studded tyres.

Do you know of anyone who is housebound and can’t make it to the library? Then this service may just be the thing they need!

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It’s the first model in a new family of cars from Land Rover, but can the Discovery Sport live up to the legacy of the Freelander it replaces? James Baggott heads to Iceland to find out.

What is it?

The long-awaited replacement for the Freelander and the first in a new family of Discovery models. Land Rover has split its range into three distinct ‘pillars’.

There’s Range Rover, the soon to be retired Defender range and then there’s Discovery.

The Disco Sport is the first and where it sits in the range will become clear as the new models are unveiled.

What’s under the bonnet?

A diesel engine. Yes, for now at least, just the one. Jaguar Land Rover has an all-new set of power plants waiting in the wings, but they’re not ready yet. It comes in six-speed manual or nine-speed automatic guises, has 190bhp and 420Nm of torque. CO2 emissions are 161g/km and it’ll return 47.1mpg. It’s nothing groundbreaking, but there’s little wrong with it either.

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What’s the spec like?

Not too bad at all. There’s a new infotainment system which Land Rover - and sister firm Jaguar have been crying out for. There’s a new suite of apps which run on a smartphone and can be displayed on the car’s screen.

Four trims are available - SE, SE Tech, HSE and HSE Luxury - all with varying levels of the usual extras. Options include an armrest cooler and warmer box, seven USB points and headrest mounted iPad holders.

Any rivals?

The Discovery Sport enters a marketplace full of premium compact off-roaders, including the popular Audi Q5 and BMW X3. Where the Land Rover stands tall is in its off-road ability - the tough Icelandic terrain covered so easily during this drive would be the death of many a supposed off-roader. Its seven-seater layout is unique for this class of car.

What’s it like to drive?

We spent three days at the launch of the Discovery Sport in Iceland, tackling terrain that wouldn’t look out of place on the

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Verdict

There’s no doubt the Discovery Sport is a marked improvement on the Freelander. The interior is a vast improvement; it’s comfortable and has plenty of room in the front and back. The multimedia system is better than before, although not perfect, and off road it’s in its absolute element. However, with no time on ‘normal’ roads on the launch it’s impossible to report on what it would be like as a daily driver.

We’ll reserve judgement on that for a later date. Still, we doubt this will harm the Disco Sport’s popularity - the brand is on such a roll it’s going to fly out of the showrooms.

The knowledge Model: Land Rover

Discovery Sport SD4 Price: From £32,995 Engine: 2.2-litre, fourcylinder, turbocharged, diesel Power: 190bhp, 420Nm Max speed: 117mph 0-60mph: 9.8s CO2 emissions: 161g/km

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS A quick and easy reference guide to all services in The Dell Directory ARIEL & SATELLITE SERVICE Kinnear Aerials Douglas S Mackay

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ARCHITECT MDA Studio Andy Ross

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BEAUTY THERAPY Turn Back Time

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BUILDING SERVICES Colinton Building Services J M Builders Stark Building Services Edinburgh Quality Builders

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CARPETS James Erskine

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CHIROPODIST/PODIATRIST Colinton Chiropody Pentland Foot Care

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CLEANING SERVICES Time for You The Home Agency Fiona’s House Cleaning

41 11 19

COMPUTER REPAIRS Capital PC Repairs Colinton PC Solutions

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COOKING LESSONS FOR KIDS Crafty Cooks

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DECORATORS Ian Hodgson & Co

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DENTIST Colinton Dental Practice

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ELECTRICIAN D Sykes Electrical Bryter Electrical Ltd

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EDINBURGH COUNCIL Recycling Services FISH MERCHANT Marc Horsburgh

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GARDENING Evergreen Landscaping Capital Gardening RKB Home & Garden Taurus Gardening Ltd

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GAS HEATING & SERVICING Scott Findlay Geoff Lennie

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HAIRDRESSERS Kim O’Donnell Hairdressing Colinton Hair Design

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HOME MINDING SERVICES Edinburgh Home Minders

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JOINERS SMC Joinery

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MSP Gordon MacDonald MSP

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NURSERY Colinton Private Nursery

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OVEN CLEANIN The Clean Team

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PET SERVICES Hot Dogz n Cool Catz

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PLAYGROUP Dreghorn Pre-School Creche

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PLUMBERS Shandon Plumbing Alex Hunter Plumbing M&M 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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Hobbies Why cards are still king when you want to play

By Kate McLelland Fancy a game of Strip Jack Naked? Or maybe Black Maria? What about a quick hand of Snip Snap Snorum?

If these activities sound strange you may be relieved to discover that they are all card games whose rules are now lost in the mists of time, along with other eccentric titles such as Nap, Piquet, Bezique, Pip-pip and Euchre.

It’s probably no surprise to find that some games have fallen out of fashion over the centuries. What is surprising is that card games have managed to survive at all in this age of virtual gaming.

Enter ‘card games’ into an internet search and you’ll find online versions of traditional games such as Rummy, Hearts, Solitaire, Blackjack, Bridge and Poker: all holding their own against phenomenally popular arcade-style games such as Tetris and Candy Crush.

The fact that card games have survived into the 21st century speaks volumes about the enduring power of playing cards to fascinate and entertain us. It’s now widely believed that they were invented in China: some of

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the earliest references to card playing by the Chinese nobility date as far back as the 9th century. Because they were light and easy to transport, traders carried decks of cards abroad and so the fashion rapidly spread to Egypt, Persia and India.

such as Pontoon, Gin Rummy, Canasta and Contract Bridge became popular but the interest in card games began to fade in the second half of that century as television and other distractions tempted people to abandon their social gaming habits.

Card games eventually reached Europe in the 15th century. During this period the Italians invented the Tarot deck, which saw an additional set of trump cards added to the standard deck. These were used as ordinary playing cards until the 18th century, when they also began to be used for fortune-telling.

It’s good to know that in spite of computers and the internet (or perhaps because of them) card gaming is once more growing in popularity, but in addition to online gaming, people are also coming together to play socially. As well as old favourites such as Poker and Bridge, there’s a huge interest in collectible card games, where players use specially designed sets of playing cards and trade their cards during a game.

The earliest cards were painstakingly made by hand and were therefore expensive to create. Up to the 15th century these hand-painted decks were exclusively used by the aristocracy, but the innovation of woodblock printing made their manufacture much less expensive and playing cards quickly became available to all social classes.

The Georgians and Victorians were keen card players and favourite games included Whist, Ecarte, Faro and Loo. In the early 20th century games

You can find a list of local clubs at www.orcsnest.com/ clubs.htm and www.ukgmn. co.uk or alternatively ask at your local library. Many pubs now host informal groups playing card games such as Cribbage or Poker, so it’s worth asking the landlord of your local pub if they have card playing evenings.

If you can’t find a local group that meets your needs, you

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could consider setting up your own club. A pub or local café may be the ideal place to get together, but do check with the owner to see if they have any objections before setting up a meeting. This is particularly important if you want to play for money, as the premises may not be licensed for gambling.

You can find additional players by posting on social networking sites or putting up leaflets in libraries or community centres. Playing in public is a great way to attract attention and interest, so take along some flyers with information about how to join the club if you have arranged to play in an open space.

When you recruit new players, be clear about the range of card games you’ll be playing

and email a set of rules for each game in advance (you will be able to find these on the internet). It’s also useful to keep the rules handy as you are playing, in order to avoid potential conflict if one of the participants normally plays by a slightly different set of rules.

You may need to levy a small charge for refreshments, venue hire and admin costs but it’s advisable to keep the first session free of charge in order to attract more players.

When booking future sessions, it’s better to set a regular meeting day and stick to it than simply to arrange sessions on an ad hoc basis.

If you are joining – or starting – a club you’ll find it’s a good way to make new friends who share your passion. It’s also a great way to exercise your brain, as a good card player combines a strategic approach to the game with well-honed recall and observational skills.

So many different games … so many ways to play them. When you consider that all this potential can be found in just 52 pieces of printed paper, it’s no wonder that card games have retained their appeal over thousands of years.

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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

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All work guaranteed We only employ trusted time served tradesmen assisted by accredited skilled operatives 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

www.edinburghqualitybuilders.co.uk mail@edinburghqualitybuilders.co.uk Registered office 32 Spylaw Bank Road, Edinburgh, EH13 0JG

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