September 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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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR Please take a look through the magazine we have some interesting articles for you to read this month. There is an interesting article from the Dogs Trust on pages 38+39 on keeping safe around dog’s. For those of you who love watching The Great British Bake Off we have a lovely cake and bake recipe to inspire you on page 15. We also have an interesting articles on how to get a great looking lawn on page 42. There are several events happening in September in the local area please take a look at the updated What’s On, Clubs and Library Information pages for something to do! Don’t miss the opportunity to win £20 cash in our Crossword competition on page 34. Thanks again 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 article you would like to share.
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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).
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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 Fitness classes in Colinton Including Zumba, Yoga and Pilates Please go to www.progressfitness.co.uk for more information.
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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. COMPLEMENTARY FITNESS CLASSES www.complementaryfitness.co.uk Fitness Pilates – Tuesdays 7.30PM Join us if you’re ready to/continue to strengthen your core, improve strength and posture. Classes in Craiglockhart Parish Church Hall, Craiglockhart Drive North, Edinburgh Resistance Training Workout – Wednesdays 9.30AM Classes in Dreghorn Loan Church Hall, Dreghorn Loan, Colinton, Edinburgh. Wear trainers, bring your resistance band, hand weights, mat and water, work out with us and improve your fitness, strength, metabolism etc. Core Combat – Thursdays 6.35PM Class includes combat moves: jabs, punches, uppercuts, shuffles etc but I’ll add Core Abs and Stretching at the end of the class. Fitness Pilates – Thursdays 7.30PM A 6 week block to help you firm up, tone, strengthen, lengthen and improve core muscles, book your place/ come and join us. Freestyle Fitness Yoga Stretch – Friday 9.30AM To help you improve your core, strength, posture, balance + flexibility. Stretch, improve and enjoy. Pentland Kindergym Mon-Thurs: 1st class 9.30am-10.15, 2nd class 10.30-11.15. Ages, birth to pre- school. £2.50 (siblings) £1.25. Soft play with parents and sing song time! Contact: adelebrownless@blueyonder.co.uk. Or Pentland community centre tel: 0131 445 2871
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SOCIAL, LOCAL INTEREST & OTHER Friendly Bridge Colinton Cottage Homes. Every Tuesday. 2-4pm. Contact: Ken McLeod on Tel 0131 466 0888 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.
Morningside & Newington Floral Art Club Looking to do something new for autumn/winter? Come along & enjoy relaxing evenings watching a floral demonstration with lively & interesting chat. You might even win one of the arrangements.Boroughmuir Rugby Football Club, Meggetland off Colinton Road EH14 1AS, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm approx on the 1st Monday of each month. Wine/tea/coffee available. Colinton Literary Society The “Lit” meet Wednesdays (Oct-Mar) at 8pm. Location: Dreghorn Loan Hall Contact: Ann-Marie West 0131 446 0150 Crafty Cooks Cooking Lessons for Children Classes held in Pentland Community Centre, Oxgangs Brae, Edinburgh. Mondays at 2.30pm (and 3.45pm after school class for primary aged school children), Thursdays at 10.15am (45 mins – 1 hour for per class). For more information contact Judith on 07891 743684 or visit our website on www.craftycooks.co.uk 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
Colinton Local History Society Meets 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at 8pm. Amusing and Educational Speaker Programme. Location: Dreghorn Loan Hall Contact: Bob Bell on 0131 441 4915
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
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.
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
DO YOU RUN A CLUB OR A CLASS? AND WOULD YOU LIKE TO LET MORE PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT IT? Send the details of your club or class to Ann at thedelldirectoryedinburgh@gmail.com Remember to put what the Club or Class is, dates and times and where it can be found and off course any contact details. The Dell Directory is delivered monthly to 4,800 homes in the Colinton & Craiglockhart areas.
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Health Sitting Comfortably? It Could Be Killing You. By Alison Runham www.alison.runham.co.uk
Even if you exercise regularly, too much sitting could significantly shorten your life. With employment and entertainment becoming ever more sedentary, sitting down for hours is the norm for many of us. But in the last decade, research has increasingly proved that prolonged sitting is a health risk in itself, regardless of how much or how little exercise we do, and can cause irreversible damage. DISTURBING RESEARCH A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine in 2008 estimated that for every hour we sit watching TV after the age of 25, our life expectancy decreases by 21.8 minutes, while a 2012 study in the Lancet estimated that inactivity causes 9% of premature deaths. So how does sitting shorten life expectancy? Recent studies showed a 147% increase in the incidence of cardiovascular events (incidents causing heart muscle damage) and a 112% increase in diabetes risk amongst those spending longest sitting, compared to those who sat least. Inactivity
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is known to increase breast and colon cancer risk too and unsurprisingly, obesity. James Levine, Director of the Mayo Clinic-Arizona State University Obesity Solutions Initiative, has said he believes sitting is more dangerous than smoking. “We are sitting ourselves to death.” We know prolonged inactivity results in decreased bone density, and evidence now shows it reduces the action of enzymes that maintain healthy cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Some experts have suggested the effects of prolonged sitting may partially resemble those of zero gravity, causing the accelerated ageing, bone and muscle loss that occurs in astronauts. Unfortunately, exercise sessions aren’t a “cure for too much sitting,” explains Professor Marc Hamilton, from the Pennington Biomedical Research Center, in Men’s Health. “The average person could never do enough to counteract the effect of hours and hours of chair time.” TACKLING THE PROBLEM A moderately active lifestyle which includes housework, walking or gardening is ideal. Take regular active breaks from seated activities like reading and watching TV: mop the floor, take a quick walk, or do a few minutes of ‘step’ (an exercise step isn’t required. Stairs will do). You could also consider: • Reducing your sitting time by
standing on public transport, walking or biking to the station, or getting off the bus earlier. • Standing or walking while on the phone. • A standing desk, a desk that converts between sitting and standing, or a unit that converts your normal desk to a standing one. • A treadmill desk (or attach a bracket or stand to your treadmill). • Sitting on a yoga ball; your core muscles will be used constantly to retain balance. • Walking or organising a sporting activity at lunchtime. • Active Sitting. It won’t replace standing or walking, but makes sitting healthier. Try raising your heels up and down; contracting your stomach muscles; raising and lower your lower leg from knee height or whole leg from hip height; swivelling your office chair using just your hips; tensing, stretching and bending your arms; rolling your shoulders. • Using the Pomodoro Technique, described here: http://pomodorotechnique. com/. This time management technique inserts regular breaks – that’s the time to get active. So next time you’re about to start something, stop. Does it have to be done sitting down? If not, then don’t sit! Bear in mind, though, that constant standing isn’t ideal either. Experts recommend aiming for a 50/50 split between sitting and activity.
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Recipes/Food Notes
Potato Tortilla with Marinated Olives Ready in 45 minutes, plus marinating time
Serves 4
This Spanish baked omelette is great served warm as a speedy supper or is just as tasty served cold. Perfect for a late summer picnic served with a bowl of garlicky marinated olives. To marinate the olives, heat the oil, chilli and garlic in a small pan until just warmed through. Stir in the parsley, lemon zest and olives and season with freshly ground black pepper. Transfer to a heatproof bowl and cover and leave to marinate in a cool place for a few hours or overnight.
Ingredients: FOR THE MARINATED OLIVES
• 100ml olive oil • � red chilli pepper, deseeded and very finely chopped • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped • 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley • 1 tsp lemon zest • 150g Kalamata olives • 150g large green olives
To make the tortilla, preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas Mark 4. Grease a 19cm x 23cm shallow cake tin. Cook the potatoes in a large pan of boiling salted water for 3-4 minutes until almost tender. Drain well and arrange in 2-3 layers in the cake tin. Beat together the eggs and garlic in a bowl then add the dried mixed herbs and two thirds of the grated cheese. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper and pour the mixture over the layered potatoes.
FOR THE TORTILLA
• 450g potatoes, peeled and thickly sliced • 6 large eggs • 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed • 10ml (2tsp) dried Italian mixed herbs • 50g mature Cheddar cheese, grated • Rocket leaves, to serve
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Sprinkle over the rest of the cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and firm to the touch. Cool for 10 minutes then cut into wedges. Serve warm with rocket leaves and the marinated olives.
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If serving the tortilla cold, allow to cool completely then cut into squares and wrap in greaseproof paper. It will keep in the fridge for 24 hours.
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Cake and Bake Ready in 1hr 10 minutes
Makes 9 Squares
Lemon Crumble Cheesecake Bars Tangy and creamy with a golden buttery crumble topping, these cheesecake bars make a delicious sweet treat. For a smoother cheesecake filling, use full-fat soft cheese instead of the ricotta. 1. Preheat the oven to 180C/Fan 160C/Gas Mark 4. Grease an 18cm x 28cm tray-bake tin and line the base with baking paper.
Ingredients: THE BASE • 250g plain flour • 2 tsp baking powder • 140g butter, chilled and diced • 125g caster sugar • 1 medium egg, beaten THE FILLING • 750g ricotta cheese • 225g caster sugar • Zest and juice of 1 lemon • 3 medium eggs, beaten • 100ml soured cream • 1 tbsp cornflour • Fresh mint sprigs, to decorate
Makes 12 slices Ready in 1½ hours, plus chilling
2. To make the base, sift together the flour and baking powder into a large bowl. Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs then stir in the sugar. Reserve a third of the mixture and chill in the fridge. Stir the beaten egg into the rest of the mixture to make a crumbly dough. Spread into the base of the prepared tin and press down firmly in an even layer. 3. Bake the cheesecake base for 15-20 minutes, or until pale golden. Remove from the oven and leave to cool for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 160C/ Fan 140C/Gas Mark 3. 4. To make the filling, beat the ricotta cheese, sugar and lemon juice and zest in a bowl until creamy then gradually beat in the eggs. Fold in the soured cream and cornflour and spread the mixture over the warm base. 5. Sprinkle the reserved fine crumble mixture over the top in an even layer. Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes, or until set and pale golden. Leave in the tin to cool completely then chill for 2-3 hours. Slice into 12 bars and serve decorated with fresh mint sprigs.
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Finance What you need to know about NS&I Premium Bonds By Ann Haldon Premium Bonds were first introduced in 1956 by Harold MacMillan as a way to reduce inflation, and they remain a popular savings choice today. It is estimated that over £50 billion is held in the Premium Bond ‘pot,’ making them the largest savings product in the UK. Not a ‘standard’ savings option, bonds pay no interest and never expire. They can make you a millionaire though, if you are lucky enough to win one of the two £1 million draws each month. How do they work? Bonds up to the value of £50,000 can now be bought following a recent rise in the maximum limit. At the other end of the scale the minimum purchase is £100 which buys you 100 £1 bonds, with all bonds being entered into a monthly prize draw. Premium Bond numbers are picked at random by ERNIE (Electronic Random Number Indicator Equipment), and you can check whether you’re a winner via the NS&I website from the third day of each month. The government funds the prize money by calculating a rate of interest as if the bonds were ‘standard’ government bonds, rather than using money from the sale of new Premium Bonds. You can buy them from a post office, or directly from NS&I by phone or online. How much can you win? Winnings range from £25 to the £1 million jackpot, with prizes
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also including a percentage of £25,000, £50,000 and £100,000 wins each month. Returns average the equivalent of around 1.3% according to Moneywise, who also state that the chance of winning from a single bond are approximately 1 in 26,000.� You can be lucky though – the Guardian recently reported a £1 million jackpot winner who held just £400 worth of bonds. For those wanting a reliable income from savings, however, other products would be more suitable if they are willing to forego instant access in favour of higher interest rates. If you bought Premium Bonds in the dim and distant past, it might be worthwhile looking on the NS&I website where there’s an ‘unclaimed prizes’ finder. Should you choose Premium Bonds over traditional savings accounts? The problem with Premium Bonds is that because you are not guaranteed a return on your money, the investment could reduce in value over time due to inflation. Other savings accounts, even though their interest rate may be low, offset this issue a little. If you are a higher rate tax payer, you may find investing in Premium Bonds useful if you have exhausted other tax-free options. People often buy bonds after inheriting money, or when they need to ‘store’ a lump sum temporarily – a deposit on a property or an inheritance, for example.
So in general terms, Premium Bonds should probably not be the first choice for savings – the main attraction for many is the potential chance of a big win. Government’s wishes for Premium Bonds Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Harriet Baldwin, explained the government’s goals regarding Premium Bonds, “Our long-term plan is all about supporting savers and boosting working people’s financial security at all stages of life..... That’s why we have increased the amount people can invest in premium bonds for the second time in two years.” Although not suitable for savers looking for a guaranteed regular income, Premium Bonds offer a way to boost a nest egg. They hold a special place in the nation’s heart – along with ERNIE of course. �http://www.moneywise. co.uk/banking-saving/savingsaccounts-isas/premium-bondswhat-you-need-to-know http://www.theguardian.com/ money/2015/may/30/premiumbonds-safe-savings-waste-time http://www.telegraph.co.uk/ finance/personalfinance/ savings/11245455/How-to-claimforgotten-Premium-Bonds-andthe-last-known-locations-of-thelost-100k-winners.html http://www.nsandi.com/ernie http://www.nsandi.com/do-ihave-any-unclaimed-prizes
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WHAT’S ON ON YOUR DOORSTEP Art in the Park, Spylaw Park, Colinton Sunday 30th August or Sunday 6th September (weather permitting). 11am to 5pm. Stalls of art and crafts with local interest groups and performances. Great family fun for everyone. Visit www.colintonvillage.com. Pentland School Fair Saturday 5th September, 11am to 2pm. Entry £1.50 for adults and £0.50p for children over 2years. Messy Church - All age family fun Sunday 6th September. Oxgangs Neighbourhood Centre 3.30pm to 5pm. Colinton Community Council (Public Meeting) Our next public meeting will be on Tuesday 8th September at 7.00pm in Colinton Bowling Club. All Colinton residents are very welcome to attend. The Agenda and minutes of August meeting can be found at www.colintoncc.org.uk Currie Fair Saturday 5th September 2015 from 12noon - 4pm at Pentland View Park. Includes stalls, a small funfair/ bouncy castle, refreshments, dancers/singers, a baking competition and various community stands. Pentland Hills Regional Park – Walks ‘The Wild Wild West’ Friday 25th September Time: 10:00 - 14:00 meet at Harperrig Car Park Walk up the second highest hill in the Park A walk along the shore of the largest reservoir in the Regional Park, Harperrig Reservoir and up the second highest point in West Lothian, West Cairn Hill. Bring: Sturdy footwear and waterproofs. Bookings for this walk are essential. Grade of walk: Streneous, 6 miles (10 km), Suitable for over 16 years. For more information contact the Pentland Hills Regional Park. Firrhill Community Council 28th September at 7pm, Lochan View Community Business Centre, 12 Firrhill Neuk. Meetings are open to residents or people who work in Firrhill, Oxgangs and Colinton Mains. You do not have to be a member to attend!
CLOSER TO HOME CycleFestival Edinburgh Edinburgh’s newest Cycling event! Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th September from 11am to 5pm at Edinburgh
HERE THERE EVERYWHERE Corn Exchange. CycleFest is more than a show, it’s a celebration of cycling within a festival experience for the whole family to enjoy, whether you are a cycling novice or experienced rider. CycleFest Edinburgh 2015 will offer a multitude of exhibitors, features, displays, all located both indoors and outdoors over a weekend of cycling fun. More information visit www.cyclefestedinburgh.com. EPIC EPOCH – Water of Leith Visitor Centre Sunday 20th September, from the Ice Age to Doomsday 12,000 BC to 1200 AD - we discover the turbulent ancient past of the Water of Leith. A treasure trail of enactments, activities and hands on fun, as we unearth the clans, character and crafts of this epic period. Families can join in the event by purchasing a MAP for £10. 12.00 to 4.00. For more information contact Water of Leith Visitor Centre Call: 0131 455 7367 or email:admin@waterofleith.org.uk Pout Event Edinburgh Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th September 2015 this is the fourth “Pout Edinburgh” show at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange. A ladies lifestyle show featuring, fashion, beauty and leisure time for aspirational women from Edinburgh and the surrounding areas. Come along and shop, test products, buy treatments and have fun with your friends. Tickets will be £15.00 per person and the first 1,000 tickets purchased will receive an exclusive goody bag! Weekend tickets available and are £20.00 per person. For more information please visit www. poutevent.com .
FURTHER A FIELD Kite Festival National Museum of flight, East Fortune Airfield EH39 5LF. Saturday 5th – Sunday 6th September from 10am to 5pm. See a multitude of inflatable kite creatures, stunt kite displays and kites from all over the world, including Chinese dragon kites. Bring your teddy or soft toy and have it parachuted from a kite, and it will get a certificate of bravery! Wheels and Wings Show National Museum of Flight, East Fortune Airfield EH39 5LF. Sunday 27th September from 10am to 5pm. Adults: £11/£9 Child: £6 (under 5s free) Family (2 adults, 2 children) £29.00. Members go free. Parking charges may apply.
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Ovensmartz
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Specialist Oven Cleaning Residential & Commercial Your Local Independant Oven Cleaning Specialist
Ovensmartz provides a first class service at realistic prices and no VAT. We only use non-toxic, environmentally safe solutions. We also clean Hobs, Aga’s, Ranges, Cooker Hoods/Extractors, Microwaves, and Fridge/Freezers.
Call Ian at Ovensmartz today on 01506 202732 or 07551 633785
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Your Local Friendly Computer Expert
PC running slow? Computer won’t start? Think you have a virus? Need some hardware or software installed? Problems with your WiFi? Data recovery Web design Tutoring
£30 for 1st hour, then £15 per half hour for Repairs. Many jobs charged at fixed rate, just call for a quote.
NO FIX - NO FEE!
Please call for info on Web design and Tutoring
Call Colin on: 0131 441 7764 or 07948 350 577 www.colintonpcs.co.uk
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Supply and fit kitchens Maintenance/ letting work All joinery work undertaken ●Kitchens ●Windows ●Doors ●Skirting ●Facings ●Ceilings ●Roofs ●Decking ●Fencing ●Double Glazing ........................................................
Advertise here from only £36.00 for 2 months. Mono and Colour options available.
Free estimate All trades supplied Fully Insured
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The Life List Narrowboat No-Nos
If you don’t fancy travelling abroad this year and the idea of camping (i.e. sharing a tent with a field of creepy crawlies) leaves you cold, how about a cruise on the canals? You’ll experience life on the open water without the risk of seasickness, at a relaxing pace, with your trusty Boater’s Handbook at your side. You might even enjoy it so much that you don’t want to leave. Of course, there are certain standards to be observed. - No speaking in a pirate accent and preferably no wearing a sea captain’s hat. Smoking a pipe, however, is still considered a lifestyle choice. - Avoid sleepwalking. Space is very restricted inside and it’s very unrestricted and wet outside. - Save your flatulence for the outdoors, thank
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racing the ducks. It scares them and you’ll lose anyway. - Do not block the way inside the narrowboat. Learn the gentle art of bending, sliding and proximity avoidance without bodily contact.
- Trying to do a three-point turn in the middle of the canal is frowned upon. If there’s no turning point, you’re heading forward. - No inflating a dinghy inside the narrowboat just to see how much space it takes up. - Please refrain from scowling at passing pedestrians. - Painting the outside in camouflage or stripes is forbidden, especially if you’ve only hired the boat. - Resist the temptation to add a harpoon gun at the front. By Derek Thompson www.alongthewritelines.blogspot.co.uk
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Plastering & Roofing By Martin Scott
Plastering & Tiling
Roofing
Water damaged ceilings Walls renewed All cement work Harling & Roughcast Tiling - walls and floors
Flat roof specialists Slating, tiling, rones & gutters Chimney work Ridges renewed VELUX Windows
Insurance work welcome 24hr Service for Emergencies Mobile: 07709 469 465 Tel: 01383 841 366/ 0131 653 2043 www.martin-scott.org.uk To advertise call Ann on 07843 449441
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COLINTON HAIR DESIGN LADIES, GENTS & CHILDREN WELCOME Now specialising in the latest technology of 100% human hair extensions. Fusion, Micro ring & Nano ring. Free consultations available. 4a Bridge Road, Colinton Village, Edinburgh EH13 0LF. 0131 441 4471
Colinton Building Services
Colinton Building Services carries out all aspects of general building and renovation work OUR SERVICES Our company provides the following services. • House Extensions • Conservatories • Brick and Stone Walls • Attic Conversions • Garages • Driveways • Renovation work • Kitchens • Slabbing • L andscaping • Decking • Decoration Quality work at a Reasonable Price
Call for a FREE estimate or advice 0131 478 9359, 07714 951 810
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Scott Findlay Plumbing & Heating Engineers 0131 669 9993
info@scottfindlay.co.uk
• Central heating & boiler specialist • Boiler servicing/repairs • Powerflushing • All plumbing works • Energy efficiency • Landlords service
years full parts and labour warranty on Worcester boiler installations Flexible finance options available
Local, long established and committed to ensuring that every job, no matter how small, is completed in a friendly, efficient and cost effective manner. Our clients are with us for life and we constantly strive to ensure that this remains the case. Call us for advice/free estimates on any aspect of the above. “Your customer service is second to none” L. KING, EDINBURGH
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Maccabe Ltd, 30 Kekewich Avenue EH7 6TY. www.scottfindlay.co.uk
ALEX HUNTER PLUMBERS PROFESSIONAL DRAINAGE AND DOMESTIC PLUMBING SERVICES
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PLUMBING REPAIRS Showers New Taps Storage Tanks Leaking Toilets Burst Pipes Outside Taps Fitted New Installations
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Choked Toilets Drains/Showers Rainwater Pipes Blocked Sinks High Pressure Water Jetting Gutter Cleaning
367/3 Lanark Road Edinburgh EH13 0LY Email: Alexander.hunter1@tiscali.co.uk
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Tel: 0131 445 7016 Mob: 07831 519003 FREE ESTIMATES
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LIBRARY INFORMATION OXGANGS LIBRARY 343 Oxgangs Road North, Edinburgh, EH13 9LY. Tel: 0131 529 5549 OUR OPENING TIMES: Mon-Wed 10am to 8pm Thurs-Sat 10am to 5pm
LIBRARY EVENTS: SHARE A-STORY For ages 3 – 5. Mondays 10.30 – 11am LearnIT computer course for beginners Mondays 2pm- 4pm(Contact library for more info) BASIC COMPUTING HELP DROP-IN Thursdays at 4pm GLITZLIT TEEN GIRLS GROUP Mondays 6pm- 7pm (phone for details) CHATTERBOOKS books, fun and snacks for ages 8 – 11, fortnightly. Tuesdays 4 - 5 (phone for details) LEVELUP gaming and reading for teen boys, fortnightly Tuesdays 6 – 7pm BOOK GROUPS 1st Wed of the month 10.15 – 11.00am and 6.30 – 7.30pm (contact library for details) VISUALLY IMPAIRED BOOKGROUP 1st Tuesday of the month (contact the library for details) BOOKBUG RHYMETIME SESSIONS 0 – 3 years plus parents/carers, alternate Wednesdays as follows: 20th June, 3rd and 17th July 1st, 15th and Friday and Saturday YAP ‘N’ YARN Tuesdays 10.30am – 12.00noon CRAFTY FRIDAYS ages 4 – 11 plus parents/carers 2.30 – 3.30pm
TIGER TALES STORY AND CRAFT SESSIONS ages 4 – 8 and their parents/carers – every 2nd Saturday 2.30 – 3.15
COMMUNITY EVENTS: SCOTTISH SLIMMERS Mondays 5.30pm-7pm and Tuesdays 10.30am-12.00noon SMOKING CESSATION GROUP Wednesdays 6.15pm-7.45pm BREASTFEEDING CAFÉ Wednesdays 1.30pm - 2.30pm BABY MASSAGE Thursdays 10.30am - 12.00noon MONEY ADVICE SURGERY (CHAI) Fortnightly on Thursdays 10.00 – 11.00 drop-in 11.00am - 12.00noon appointments RENT SURGERY Thursdays 2pm - 4pm by appointment POLICE SCOTLAND DROP-IN SERVICE Wednesdays 5 -6pm COUNCILLORS SURGERIES: JASON RUST 1st Monday of the month 6.30 pm RICHARD LEWIS 3rd Monday of the month 6.30pm ELAINE AITKEN JOINT SURGERY WITH LOCAL POLICE 1st Tuesday of the month 6.15pm LOOPS (LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR OLDER PEOPLE) Tuesdays 10am – 12.00noon HOUSEBOUND AND LIBRARY SERVICES AVAILABLE - contact library for details
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COLINTON LIBRARY 14 Thorburn Road, Edinburgh, EH13 0BQ. Tel: 0131 529 5603 OUR OPENING TIMES: Monday 1pm - 8pm Tuesday 10am - 5pm Friday 10am - 5pm Saturday 10am - 2pm
LIBRARY EVENTS: BOOKBUGS Three times a week Tuesday 14:15-14:45 Friday 10:30-11:00 and Saturday 10:30-11:00. TIGERTALES Starting on Sat 6th June at 11:00-11:30 story and crafts for 4-8yr olds. It will be on the first Sat of the month. LEARN IT every Wednesday afternoon 14:00-15:30.
Wednesday 1pm - 8pm
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ADULT BOOKGROUPS Last Tuesday of the month 14:00-15:00 and the last Wednesday of the month 18:3019:30. JUNIOR BOOKGROUP Over 10s on the first Tuesday of the month at 15:45-16:30 CHATTERBOOKS Reading group for 8-12 yr olds on the third Tuesday of the Month. CRAFTS EVERY FRIDAY 5-12yr olds 15:30-16:30.
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Colinton Private Nursery for children aged 3 months to 5 years
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Government funded pre–school places available. Open Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm
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CALL US NOW: 0131 447 3135 6–10 Church Hill Place, Edinburgh. EH10 4BD www.james-erskine.co.uk
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Part and full-time places available Experienced and Qualified staff Private garden and secure outdoor play area, well equiped to provide a stimulating and play learning environment For further information or to arrange a visit please telephone Judith McGuigan on 0131 477 7330
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Top Tech for University The tools and tech that will make your beloved’s uni life better
University is a time for studying, socialising and watching cult movies, and gadgets play a crucial part in all of those activities. So what technology should your teen or twentysomething be packing? A laptop or a tablet is essential, and now that Windows 10 is available there are stacks of great laptops at rock-bottom prices. Most of the market is concentrated in the sub-£300 price range, but if you can afford to spend a little bit more you’ll be rewarded with better screens, more storage and smoother processors - all of which come in handy for both work and play. Don’t forget about a printer, too, but make sure you look into the cost of cartridges: many firms use the Gillette model, where the razor is given away at a loss and the money is made on the blades. Inkjet printers are notorious for this, so a printer that costs £30 might cost twice as much to run as a printer costing just a little bit more. Your child will need software too. Microsoft Office is the standard, although some specialist courses may require specialist software such as statistical analysis software. If it’s Office, though, the Office 365 for University deal is superb
value for money: It’s £59.99 for a four-year subscription that covers 2 PCs, Macs or tablets, including iPads and Android devices. It also offers 1TB of online storage. If you don’t go for Office, it’s still worth looking at Microsoft’s free OneNote program, which is available for PCs and Macs, iPads, iPhones and Android and which is a truly superb note-taking application. Apps can be great for non-uni things too: we love Paprika for storing recipes, Readly for magazines and Spotify or Apple Music for tunes. A few low-tech devices are smart buys too. A simple carbon monoxide detector can be a genuine life-saver, especially in rented accommodation where landlords don’t always carry out the checks and maintenance they should. A Leatherman multi-tool or one of its many imitators is great too, offering pliers, wire cutters, files, screwdrivers, bottle openers and can openers in a single device. One important issue for students is internet access. If it’s available in their flat or halls of residence, great, but if it isn’t you might be better off with mobile broadband rather than messing around with the hassle of fixed-line broadband connections with their minimum
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contracts. Three’s MiFi device is a little box that connects to the phone network and offers a wireless connection for phones, tablets and computers. Prices start at £10.87 per month and the devices work anywhere with 4G data coverage, which means most big towns and cities. Another wireless item to consider is a wireless speaker. The best ones use Bluetooth to connect to computers, phones or tablets, and if you avoid the very low end of the market you can get surprisingly good sound for surprisingly little money. Decent wireless speakers start at around £200, although it’s possible to spend much more. Unless you’re feeling flush and your child’s really into music, though, there’s no real need to do that. Last but not least, there’s the smartphone. In the unlikely event that your child doesn’t already have one, a decent Android phone such as the Motorola Moto G costs less than £150. It’s easy to program your own number into the speed dial and create a wallpaper that says CALL YOUR MOTHER. Images left to right: Microsoft Office 365 for University; Leatherman Charge multitool; Unbranded MiFi wireless adapter for 4G/3G phones; TDK wireless speakers
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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.
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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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Fairmile Roofing
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IAN HODGSON & CO PAINTERS & DECORATORS Established 1980
We offer a complete decorating service. All our tradesmen have City & Guilds and are fully insured.
For a quotation without obligation from your local decorator Phone 0131 441 6524 Where Quality Counts!
8 Fernielaw Avenue Edinburgh EH13 0EE Tel: 0131 441 6524 Mobile: 07876377738 Email: hodgson.ian@btinternet.com Website: www.ianhodgsonpaintersanddecorators.co.uk
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Back to School It doesn’t matter what your age, September always signifies back to school. New uniforms have been bought, exercise books have been packed, and the summer is well and truly over. It’s time to knuckle down and get on with reading your set texts for the term. We’ve picked out a selection of the best books about school. You’ll be straight back into the classroom before the bell has rung. Looking for Alaska - John Green Fitting in at a new school is never easy, but Miles Halter’s life is transformed the day he starts at Culver Creek Boarding School and meets the eponymous Alaska Young. She’s beautiful and smart and funny and incredibly sexy, thinks Miles. He’s a smitten kitten but she is more than just a little bit complicated and confused. First comes love and then comes tragedy - and we’d expect nothing less from the author of the blockbusting ‘The Fault in Our Stars’, John Green. How will Miles cope with life on a rollercoaster ride? It’s a really funny book and like your first love, will stay in your heart for a long time. Goodbye, Mr Chips James Hilton As the students move through the years and eventually leave school, there are some masters and mistresses who live out their days in the same establishment; the school becoming as much a part of their lives as their own family. Mr Chipping or ‘Mr Chips’ teaches classics at Brookfield School and is something of an institution. The kids think classics and Latin are antiquated subjects, and that their master has perhaps ‘had his chips’, but he perseveres as a staunch believer in discipline and education. Time does move Mr Chips on though, as he falls in love with the young and challenging Katherine and worries about the world that lies beyond Brookfield as times change and life continues.
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I’d Tell You I Love You, but Then I’d Have to Kill You - Ally Carter The Gallagher Academy sets itself apart as being for ‘exceptional women’ and the high achievers among us. It’s actually a school for future spies. Here the young ladies learn combat and martial arts, code-deciphering and even have the odd bit of tuition in chemical warfare. Cammie is one such highly-intelligent student who’s being primed for a life in espionage. However, she can’t escape the fact that she’s also just a girl who’s got a bit of a crush on a boy. How does she go about concealing her identity from the one person she might be falling in love with? It could be a case of mission: impossible. The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie - Muriel Spark Most people would say that they have one teacher who really sticks in their mind and who had a significant impact on their future. Unconventional and unorthodox schoolmistress Miss Brodie nurtures the highachieving ‘Brodie set’ and has a great influence over her girls, through her charm and her guile. She fills her lessons with personal accounts of her love life, her politics and her unique slant on life and the future of the Brodie set. Miss Jean Brodie has become an iconic literary figure and has been brought to life both on the stage and in film, by Dame Maggie Smith no less. It’s a back to school must.
Stargirl - Jerry Spinelli Another unusual and left-of-centre teenage girl now, in the form of ‘Stargirl Caraway’. She arrives like a little sprinkling of sunshine at Mica High, strumming her ukulele and taking care of her pet rat. Leo Borlock falls head over heels for her and for a while it looks as though everyone at the school has a soft spot for Stargirl. But, teenagers are fickle, and as soon as you’re up they’ll bring you crashing back down to earth again. The one thing that might save Stargirl is the one thing that could also destroy her: Leo thinks she needs to blend in. Can you make someone be ‘normal’? Can you pretend to be something you’re not? This enchanting book celebrates our quirks and eccentricities and should be read by everyone- whether their ‘freak flag’ is flying, or it’s hidden. The Catcher in the Rye - J.D. Salinger Holden Caulfield is cheesed off. The original personification of teenage angst, he narrates a couple of days in his life after being expelled from his stuffy prep school, and generations of adults take him into their still-adolescent hearts. The fact that, to this day, it remains on banned book lists should give you some indication of the power of this anti-establishment novel. Teenagers tend to either revere Caulfield, or absolutely detest him and can’t see what his problem is. Either way, it makes for controversial reading, and a great escape from the ‘olds’ who’ll just get on your case.
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Home Oven Cleaning Service
New Name, same great service! Alba Oven Cleaning is now part of The Clean Team
A small family run business with an established customer base. • House Cleaning • Commercial Cleaning
We offer a professional cleaning service for your oven, range cooker, hob, BBQ, microwave oven or extractor unit. Our process removes all traces of grease and burnt on carbon from the interior and exterior including all stainless steel racks and doors.
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Spring Cleaning time! The bad news is its that time of year again. The good news is we can help! We offer a professional cleaning service for your oven, range cooker, hob, BBQ, microwave oven or extractor unit. Our process removes all traces of grease and burnt on carbon from the interior and exterior including all stainless steel racks and doors. Give us a call and leave the rest to us.
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Lovely Lawns by Pippa Greenwood Almost every garden has a lawn, and there is a lot you can do to keep it in good condition. Don’t wait until spring but get to work now with some autumn lawn care to keep your lawn looking healthy and green. Large weeds in small lawns are best removed by hand, perhaps using a sturdy old kitchen knife – perfect for removing dandelions, small clumps of daisies and other weeds missed by the mower. You should also take a look at the level of moss in the lawn: when green and luxuriant it can look quite attractive, but once it dies out the lawn will look really awful. On the whole, moss in lawns is encouraged by compaction, poor drainage of the soil and lawn surface and by excessive shading, perhaps by nearby trees or herbaceous plants in adjacent borders. It is worth doing anything you can to alleviate these problems, and for shading you should prune back shrubs which overhang the lawn or have trees professionally crown thinned or lifted, so that more light gets through to the lawn. Herbaceous plants are easily dealt with by using bamboo canes and string to ease them up and away from the grass.
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Compaction is relatively easy to deal with, and in small areas where the problem is not too bad, you can use a normal garden fork. Drive this into the lawn every 10 – 15 cm (4 – 6 in) and ease it back and forth slightly to enlarge the holes created by the tines of the fork. This creates some drainage channels, which will also improve aeration. On very heavy sites or where compaction is bad, use a hollow tine aerator. These can be bought as attachments for some lawnmowers, or you can buy or hire a dedicated machine or piece of equipment. A hollow tine aerator removes cylinders of turf and the soil beneath, thus producing a better effect than using a garden fork. Once aerated, brush a sandy top dressing mixture into all the holes, using a mixture of sieved garden soil and horticultural sand, perhaps mixed with a small quantity of sieved leaf mould. The top dressing ensures that the holes are kept open to allow better drainage and aeration over a longer period. Use a proprietary moss killer if moss is really out of control, applied exactly according to the manufacturer’s instructions; you should make sure that the moss is killed off completely before you attempt to rake it out.
Raking out can be combined with scarifying, where you use a spring tined rake to aggressively rake the surface of the lawn, so that dead moss, thatch (the accumulated bits of dead grass and other lawn debris) and any other surface debris are removed. Once done, you will find that the lawn looks a lot worse than it did when you started, as it will look thinner and more moth-eaten. However, scarifying helps to ensure that the grasses receive plenty of air and allows for better re-growth; have faith, the situation will improve. If you still have bare areas once you have improved the texture of the soil and fixed drainage problems, then reseed or over-seed using a suitable grass-seed mixture. To improve germination and speed of growth, pin a piece of horticultural fleece or Enviromesh over the newly sown area. This will help keep it warmer and prevent birds from stealing the grass seed. Visit Pippa’s website www. pippagreenwood.com for vegetable plants, Nemaslug, mesh and fleece, Speed Hoes, Speed Weeders, SoftTie, pop-up crop covers , copper tape and lots more besides.
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From basic gardening maintenance to help with growing your own veg and redesign. Hard work and good rates. Fully insured
Specialising in long term maintenance •
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• now undertaking hard landscaping • all jobs considered, please call for a speedy quote
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We currently look after 450 gardens. We’d love to look after yours. 0800 9700 415 www.taurusgardening.com Make your garden our business.
RKB Home & Garden All internal & external work carried out, Including Painting & Decorating Plumbing, Electrical & Joinery repairs
Fundraise your way for Marie Curie Pick something you enjoy doing; whether it be a Bake Sale, Fancy Dress Day, Quiz Night or a Zumbathon!
Silicon showers & worktops etc Fencing, Decking & Garden Maintenance and more... Free Estimates Based in Colinton over 10 years
Call Ross Thomson Mobile: 07732 183 461 Tel: 0131 441 5971
Invite your friends and family and raise money to help your local Marie Curie nurses continue to provide care and support for people living with a terminal illness and their families across Edinburgh and the Lothians. For more information visit mariecurie.org.uk/myway or get in touch with your local community fundraising team on 0131 470 2290 or email fiona.bushby@mariecurie.org.uk
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Community Learning & Development
SATURDAY MORNING PROGRAMME Autumn 2015 Saturday 5 September 10.30am—12.30pm Oxgangs Library, Oxgangs Road North Lost Edinburgh presents ‘The Changing Face of Oxgangs and Edinburgh in Bygone Days’
As part of the Oxgangs Local History Week, David McLean, local historian and creator/author of the hugely popular Lost Edinburgh Facebook page, will give a short presentation on the changing face of Oxgangs and the local area over the past 50 years followed by a nostalgic slideshow and film presentation of Edinburgh in bygone days. To book a place on this FREE session, please contact Anne or Christine on 0131 458 5959 All places must be booked in advance – book early to avoid disappointment!
South West Edinburgh Community Learning Partnership
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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 Colinton Community Council - www.colintoncc.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 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
POST OFFICES & LIBRARIES
Colinton Post Office – 0131 441 1003 www.postoffice.co.uk Mon- Fri 9am- 5.30pm. Sat 9am- 12.30pm Colinton Mains Post Office – 0131 441 2657 www.postoffice.co.uk Mon- Fri 9am- 5.30pm. Sat 9am- 12.30pm Colinton Library – 0131 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 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
To advertise call Ann on 07843 449441
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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS A quick and easy reference guide to all services in The Dell Directory ARIEL & SATELLITE SERVICES Kinnear Aerials Aerial Medic Douglas S Mackay
4 13 23
ARCHITECTS Andy Ross MDA Studio
23 41
BUILDING SERVICES Stark Building Services Colinton Building Services J M Builders
17 26 32
CARPET SUPPLIERS James Erskine
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CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING James Burnett CHIROPODIST/PODIATRIST Colinton Chiropody Pentland Foot Care
7 17 19
HEARING SERVICES Edinburgh Hearing Practice
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GAS HEATING & SERVICING Scott Findlay Geoff Lennie
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HAIRDRESSERS Kim O’Donnell Hairdressing Colinton Hair Design
24 26
INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS George Watsons St George’s School for Girls Merchiston Edinburgh for Boys
2 9 9
JOINERY SMC Joinery
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MSP Gordon MacDonald MSP
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NURSERY Colinton Private Nursery
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CLEANING SERVICES The Home Agency Fiona’s House Cleaning
21 41
COMPUTER HELP/REPAIRS Capital PC Repairs Colinton PC Solutions
OVEN CLEANING Ovensmartz 21 The Clean Team 41
13 21
PIANO LESSONS Rhona Finlay
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DECORATORS Ian Hodgson & Co
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PLASTERING SERVICES Martin Scott Plastering
23
DENTISTS Colinton Dental Practice
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DRIVEWAY CLEANING Edinburgh Driveway Cleaning
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PLUMBERS Currievale Plumbing and Drainage Shandon Plumbing M&M Plumbing Alex Hunter Plumbing
7 8 21 27
EDINBURGH CITY COUNCIL Fostering Edinburgh
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ELECTRICIANS Bryter Electrical Ltd D Sykes Electrical
7 8
FISH MERCHANT/SUPPLIER Marc Horsburgh
16
GARDENERS Capital Gardening RKB Home & Garden Taurus Gardening Ltd Greenbelt Gardening
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PROPERTY LETTINGS Derek Gibb & Partners Colinton Lettings
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RESIDENTIAL ELDERLY CARE Thorburn Manor (Lindemann Healthcare)
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RE-UPHOLSTERERS Absolute Upholstery James Erskine
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ROOFING SERVICES Edinburgh Roofing Services Fairmile Roofing
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To advertise call Ann on 07843 449441
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