February 2016 by The Dell Directory

February 2016

THE DELL DIRECTORY Your local community magazine & business directory.

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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR Hello and welcome to the February issue of The Dell Directory.

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This month in the magazine we have all you need to help out with the New Year’s resolutions. From getting things done around the house, spring cleaning to getting active it’s all here! Don’t leave it until the warmer weather to plan your house project get ahead of everyone else and book your local trade services in the magazine now as they may be fully booked when spring is here!

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

The schools are out in February and i’ve included some holiday clubs again in the What’s On pages of the magazine and some events too for familys to visit. There are some tasty recipes on the Recipe & Food Notes pages for you to try see pages 30+31, I know i’m going to try the Beef Stew recipe sounds tasty! Thank you for reading The Dell Directory and supporting our local businesses. Til next month. Ann, Editor.

ARTWORK & DESIGN ENQUIRIES: Tel: Tony on 07595 711256 Email: tony.haughey@sky.com COMMUNITY EVENTS/ COMMUNITY NEW ENQUIRIES: Email: dellcommunityevents@gmail.com NEXT ISSUE DATES: MARCH 2016 Copy deadline for artwork: 15th February. Distribution Dates: 4th, 5th and 6th March. DISTRIBUTION: This magazine is distributed to 4,500 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). FEBRUARY 2016

Why not visit our website www.thedelldirectory.co.uk or if you would like to advertise Tel 07843 449 441 or via Email: thedelldirectoryedinburgh@gmail.com

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Whilst every care is taken to ensure accuracy, the publisher cannot accept responsible for loss, damage oromission caused by error in the printing of an advertisement. The Dell Directory does not endorse any advertising material that appears in this publication. Adverts are accepted on the understanding that descriptions of goods and services are fair and accurate. All material is accepted for publication on the understanding that it is copyright free. The Dell Directory accepts no liability for any subsequent copyright issues. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the consent of the publisher. Publisher: The Dell Directory. Editor: Ann Brydon. Please think of the environment when you have finished reading the magazine and recycle.

The Dell Directory is distributed in the following areas:- Colinton Mains, Dreghorn, Redford, Bonaly, Campbell Park, Woodhall, Torphin, Spylaw, Pentland and Craiglockhart. Copies will also be available at our local Libraries Colinton and Oxgangs and some local shops. If you would like to receive a copy please don’t hesitate to get in touch. You can also view the magazine online at www. thedelldirectory.co.uk.

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Feathered Friends by Pippa Greenwood

Watching wild birds in your garden is a real delight, and as many help to keep pests at bay for much of the year it makes sense to encourage them in. You can provide a haven for wild birds as long as you have a fair number of potential hiding places, such as a few good sized shrubs or trees - and trees which provide berries or other fruits are always going to be welcome. But what else can you do to encourage your feathered friends into the garden? A source of water really is one of the best features, so either buy an ornamental birdbath or create one from a shallow dish with sloping sides. The water should be no deeper than 2” (5 cm) and if you do have a deeper container then you should fill the lower depths of it with good sized stones, to reduce the depth. Ideally the water should be changed every other day, but at this time of year it is essential to make sure that the water does not freeze for long periods of time. Other garden water features, including ponds with shallow sloping sides, are also perfect for many birds to feed and bathe in. Providing birds with additional food materials

is worthwhile, but remember to provide a constant supply or they may come to rely on something that is not there when they need it most. If you have a problem with squirrels, then use a squirrel proof feeder – they resemble bird cages and hold a central cylinder of peanuts, though they can cost up to £40. If squirrels are not a problem, use a cheaper nut feeder, but position it so it is out of range of cats. Save household scraps for the birds too; they enjoy apples, cooked rice, cheese, old breakfast cereal, raisins and sultanas and, of course, bread. Buy fat balls which contain mixed seeds and hang them from trees or large shrubs where they will provide a fantastic meal for many birds and, provided you position them correctly, means that you can also enjoy watching them. I only buy the net-free fat balls, as birds’ feet

can get trapped in the net. You can also buy grubs and larvae to feed the birds. These high protein snacks are particularly useful once birds start feeding their young in the spring, and are best distributed on a bird table or even on a garage roof. They are available by mail order or from garden centres and pet shops. If you feel like making or buying a bird table on which to set out the feasts you are supplying, then so much the better. Choose one which is not easily accessible by cats, and position it where you can watch the birds as they feed and drink. I mainly feed the birds on top of an old, established hedge. It is just tall enough for me to reach its flat clipped top surface and I put out bird food on flat wooden trays – perfect for me to view and impossible for cats to get the wrong idea about who is meant to be eating! Visit Pippa’s website www. pippagreenwood.com for ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ - fantastic UK grown vegetable plants of your choice plus weekly advice and tips emails from Pippa , biological controls, fleece, copper tape and lots more besides.

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RKB Home & Garden All internal & external work carried out, Including ALL ASPECTS OF LANDSCAPING UNDERTAKEN FRIENDLY AND RELIABLE SERVICE NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED DRIVEWAYS, PATIOS AND PAVING FENCING AND DECKING DESIGN AND PLANNING SERVICES TURFING AND PLANTING MAINTENANCE

Painting & Decorating Plumbing, Electrical & Joinery repairs Silicon showers & worktops etc Fencing, Decking & Garden Maintenance and more... Free Estimates Based in Colinton over 10 years

ALL WORK GUARANTEED WWW.EXCELLANDSCAPESERVICES.CO.UK 07599 290 046 0131 661 9354

Call Ross Thomson Mobile: 07732 183 461 Tel: 0131 441 5971

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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.

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Currievale

Plumbing & Drainage Services Family Business over 15 years experience Reliable, experienced, local plumber.

No job too small. All work guaranteed 10% discount on first job, please quote when phoning with this advert

Ovensmartz Specialist Oven Cleaning Residential & Commercial Your Local Independant Oven Cleaning Specialist

• Gutter cleaning • Blocked drains • Blocked toilets • Blocked sinks & baths • Outside tap fitted • Blocked Manholes • Burst pipes • Shower fitted & repaired • Storage tanks • New taps fitted & repaired • New installations • All Plumbing work carried out

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.

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Call Ian at Ovensmartz today on 01506 202732 or 07551 633785

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WHAT’S ON ON YOUR DOORSTEP Colinton Community Council (Public Meeting) Our next public meeting will be on Tuesday 9th February 2016 at 7.00pm in Colinton Bowling Club. All Colinton residents are very welcome to attend. The Agenda and minutes of last meetings can be found at www. colintoncc.org.uk Pentland Scout Group – Coffee Morning Craiglockhart Parish Church Saturday 27th February 10am to 12noon. Adults £2, Children: £1. Everyone welcome donations accepted. The ‘Colinton Frock Swap’ Dreghorn Loan Hall on Saturday 5th March at 7.30pm. Good opportunity to have spring clean of your wardrobe and raise money for a local charity ‘Marie Cure Cancer Care’ at Fairmilehead.

FEBRUARY BREAK SCHOOLS OUT Activator Camp at Craiglockhart Sports Centre Monday 15th to Friday 19th February. Activity camp for P1-7 with sports, games, drama, art and crafts. Call 0131 443 0101 for booking and further information on prices. South Morningside Primary School – Holiday Club Keep your kids entertained in the February Break. Open to all primary school aged children (they don’t have to attend South Morningside School). Organised outings, games, arts, crafts, painting and baking. To book call 0131 447 6800

CLOSER TO HOME Scottish Wildlife Trust: Beavers, Scottish Wildcats and Red Squirrels Royal Botanic Gardens, Inverleith Row, Edinburgh EH3 5LR. T. 0131 248 2909 Join us on Sat 13-Sun 14 Feb 2016, from 1pm to 4pm at the Real Life Science Studio, John Hope Gateway. Come along and find out all the latest news on the conservation of Beavers, Scottish Wildcats and Red Squirrels, and get

HERE THERE EVERYWHERE involved in helping these iconic wild animals. Scottish Wildlife Trust will be here with games and activities as well as pelts, skulls and camera footage. Free Event no booking required. Meet the Edible Gardening Team Royal Botanic Gardens, Inverleith Row, Edinburgh EH3 5LR. T. 0131 248 2909. 1st February – 29th February. Free Event no booking required. Explore the botanic gardens and have your vegetable growing questions answered by the ‘Edible Gardening Project Volunteers’. Scottish Parliament Family Day Saturday 27th February at The Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh EH99 1SP. Fun for all the family help children explore the Scottish Parliament. Become a detective and search for clues round the exhibition; join our amazing Macastory storytellers Ron and Fergus as they bring the experiences of the First World War to life for all ages of children and adults! Call the events and exhibitions team on 0131 348 6933. Blood Brothers 8th Feburary to 13th February at The Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, 18-22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh EH1 3AA. The legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences. Prices start from £14.90 visit their ticket. Website www.atgtickets.com/ venues/edinburgh-playhouse

FURTHER A FIELD The Kelpies Tour Visitor Centre, The Helix, Falkirk FK2 7ZT. T. 01324 590600. Open 10am – 5pm 7 days a week. The best way to experience the Kelpies is on the tour. Join our 45-minute guided walking tour that takes you through the vision of Andy Scott, the story of the real life working horses of the area, the local history and the history of the canals. The pinnacle of the tour is that you get to experience a Kelpie from the inside, and see for yourself the breathtaking engineering and design of The Kelpies.

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MARC HORSBURGH

WALKIN’N’WOOFIN

MARC IS SITUATED AT OXGANGS BROADWAY EVERY WEDNESDAY BETWEEN 08:10 AND 0900

• GROUP WALKS (MAXIMUM OF 4 DOGS) • AVAILABLE 7 DAYS A WEEK AT ANY TIME

AND AT COLINTON MAINS SHOPS FROM 12:20 UNTIL 12:55

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• TAXI SERVICE FOR DOGS • HOME VISITS FOR PUPS FOR THE ELDERLY CANINE

PHONE SIMON ON: 07713 151 487 EMAIL: INFO@WALKINNWOOFIN.CO.UK WWW.WALKINNWOOFIN.CO.UK

ALEX HUNTER PLUMBERS PROFESSIONAL DRAINAGE AND DOMESTIC PLUMBING SERVICES

DRAINAGE WORKS

PLUMBING REPAIRS Showers New Taps Storage Tanks Leaking Toilets Burst Pipes Outside Taps Fitted New Installations

Family Business

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

Established over 20 years

Tel: 0131 445 7016 Mob: 07831 519003 FREE ESTIMATES

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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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LIBRARY INFORMATION OXGANGS LIBRARY 343 Oxgangs Road North, Edinburgh, EH13 9LY. Tel: 0131 529 5549

TIGER TALES STORY AND CRAFT

OUR OPENING TIMES: Mon-Wed 10am to 8pm Thurs-Sat 10am to 5pm

every 2nd Saturday 2.30 – 3.15

LIBRARY EVENTS:

SESSIONS ages 4 – 8 and their parents/carers –

COMMUNITY EVENTS: SCOTTISH SLIMMERS Mondays 5.30pm-7pm and Tuesdays

SHARE A-STORY For ages 3 – 5. Mondays 10.30 – 11am

10.30am-12.00noon

LearnIT computer course for beginners Mondays 2pm- 4pm(Contact library for more info)

Tuesdays 6.15pm-7.15pm

BASIC COMPUTING HELP DROP-IN Thursdays at 4pm CHATTERBOOKS books, fun and snacks for ages 8 – 11, fortnightly. Tuesdays 4 - 5 (phone for details) 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

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BREASTFEEDING CAFÉ Wednesdays 1.30pm - 2.30pm MONEY ADVICE SURGERY (CHAI) Fortnightly on Thursdays 10.00 – 11.00 drop-in 11.00am - 12.00noon appointments 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

Thursday closed

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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Home & Interiors Plan Your Perfect Family Bathroom

Is your bathroom family-friendly? Think layout, fittings, flooring, lighting and all-important storage space – and turn your bathroom into an appealing haven for both children and adults, says Katherine Sorrell. THE SPACE If your room is small but there’s a tiny, adjacent WC, consider knocking down the wall in between to combine them into one family-friendly room. If there are a lot of bedrooms compared to the number of bathrooms, it may make sense to convert a bedroom into a second bathroom. The least expensive way to overhaul a family bathroom is to keep the fixtures and fittings in the same place, which avoids the costs of altering pipe runs. On the other hand, if the layout isn’t right – perhaps you want to create space to add a separate shower – you’ll have to re-arrange the room. Measure up and draw a plan on graph paper, noting the position of doors and windows, radiators, the soil pipe and any other permanent fixtures. Then decide what fittings you require:

a bath, walk-in shower, WC, basin (or two – ideal for busy bathrooms), radiator and/or heated towel rail (big enough for LOTS of towels)… A specially designed showerbath, wider at one end and with a curved-glass screen, can be a great space-saver, and try to include as much storage as you can, so plastic toys can be put away when you need a calm, grown-up space. Vanity units can be built under basins, also concealing pipework, and WCs can be placed against false walls which contain both the cistern and some storage space; you can also use wall and floor cupboards, either custom-made or off-the-peg, plus conventional storage ideas such as a hinged chest with a padded seat on top and shelves, racks, boxes and baskets. Finally, draw all your fittings to the same scale as your floor plan, and cut them out. Move them around until you find the best layout, allowing generous activity space for knees, elbows, drying and so on, around each fitting. FITTINGS In a bathroom that’s used regularly by all members of the family, young and old, flexibility is key. Opt for a timeless white suite with an easy-clean finish, plus neutral tiles, and add bold colours and fun patterns in the form of towels, mats, handles and hooks. Wall-hung fittings are easier to clean around, as well as making the space seem bigger; for small children, a sturdy, portable step will help them reach the loo and basin. Ensure taps and shower have an anti-scald device and touch-safe surfaces, and set thermostatic mixers to low temperatures. FLOORING Bathroom floors must be non-

By Katherine Sorrell slip, easy to clean and mustn’t mind getting wet. Don’t use carpet, and avoid solid wood as it may shrink or warp. If you like the look of timber, however, you may be able to install marinegrade ply, engineered boards, laminate, bamboo or tropical hardwoods. Ceramic tiles are ideal, especially as they work brilliantly with underfloor heating (cosy toes!), while alternatives include linoleum, which has a classic look and is made from environmentally friendly materials, rubber – available in an array of gorgeous colours – and the ever-popular and practical vinyl.

LIGHTING Lighting really makes a difference to the mood of a bathroom and, if possible, it should be planned in the initial design stages. Include good general, overall lighting, perhaps in the form of inset ceiling spotlights or (less expensive) a ceiling-mounted track, plus some task lights, by the mirror, for shaving or applying makeup. Clever ideas include: storage units that incorporate lighting; fitting uplighters in flooring; an led colour-changing lamp operated by remote control; adding a colourful light stream to your tap water and even illuminated tiles. You could even consider fitting low-level lighting that comes on automatically when someone enters the room – great for nighttime toilet visits. Remember that when any light fitting is near water, it must be manufactured with suitable protection against splashing – designated by an IP coding of 4 and above.

Main Image: Cooke & Lewis Perdita bathroom suite: shower bath, £198; close-coupled toilet with soft-close seat, £184; semi-pedestal basin, £85; all B&Q, 0333 014 3098; www.diy.com.

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SMC Joinery 07884203957

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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 ........................................................ Free estimate All trades supplied Fully Insured Oxgangs Farm Loan Edinburgh EH13 9QD

Mobile: 07969 769 153 email: lpg@blueyonder.co.uk

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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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;at homeâ&#x20AC;?.

Struan Lodge Nursing Home 54 Balgreen Avenue, Edinburgh EH12 5SU T: 0131 337 7477 F: 0131 337 8886 email:struan@lindemann-healthcare.co.uk website:www.lindemann-healthcare.co.uk

Thorburn Manor Nursing Home 2a Thorburn Road, Edinburgh EH13 0BQ T: 0131 441 6984 F: 0131 629 2298 email: thorburn@lindemann-healthcare.co.uk website: www.lindemann-healthcare.co.uk

We offer every resident, and their loved ones, the opportunity to participate in their care to a level of involvement that they choose. We believe that our Care Homes should be therapeutic yet homelike environments where the resident can feel their individual needs are met with priority.

Lorimer House Nursing Home 491 Lanark Roadm, Juniper Green, Edinburgh EH14 5DQ T: 0131 442 2123 F: 0131 453 4466 email: lorimer@lindemann-healthcare.co.uk website: www.lindemann-healthcare.co.uk

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE SPECIALISTS EVERGREEN LANDSCAPING Established 1997 • Grass cutting • Pruning • Spring tidy-ups • Clearances • Fencing • Hedge cutting, thinning and reducing height Fully qualified and insured – SEPA registered for waste removal

0131 441 3965 07904 249768 elgardens@homecall.co.uk

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sortmyhomeIT Keeping IT support simple

Why wait until something goes wrong? Many home computer problems can be prevented with a bit of annual maintenance. We’ll health check your computer for only £45 resulting in a quicker more efficient device Protect your computer with AVG Cloudcare antivirus subscriptions Computer or laptop in need of an upgrade? Buy new hardware and software directly from us. Great value laptops set up and ready to use. Give us a call to arrange a home visit or pop into our Colinton office for reliable, honest and affordable home IT support.

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EDINBURGH TILE STUDIO 11 Howard Street | Edinburgh | EH3 5JP

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How to Look after Your Dog’s Paws When caring for your dog, it’s easy to overlook their paws unless they are limping, but it’s important to make sure that nothing gets lodged in their pads or stuck in the ‘web’ between their toes. It’s an easy routine though, and consists of just three steps: • Checking regularly for signs of damage or soreness Although puncture w o u n d s may not be immediately v i s i b l e because of the dark colour of

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your dog’s pads, if anything has caused damage the dog will pull away or show signs of discomfort when you touch their feet. Regular checks after each outing will help to prevent infection building up in broken skin, and identify damaged or split claws. • Bathing To flush out any sand or small objects, dip each paw into a shallow container of water and pat dry. Sand in particular causes discomfort if not removed after a walk on the beach, and sharp shells can easily cut the paws. • Keep fur trimmed This is especially important for long-haired breeds with lots of fur between their pads.

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Keeping it short allows you to see any damage to the paw, and makes the dog more comfortable when walking. You can buy special creams and waxes to protect your dog’s paws from harsh winter weather, and also from becoming blistered in the summer heat. A damaged paw will put a halt to their activities and can mean an expensive visit to the vet, so prevention is certainly cheaper than cure. http://uk.pedigree.com/health-andtraining/caring-for-your-dog/lookingafter-your-puppys-paws http://theilovedogssite.com/5-mustknow-tips-for-taking-care-of-your-dogspaws/ By Ann Haldon

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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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Do you STRUGGLE with your hearing? Maybe it's just wax...

Professional Microsuction available at the Edinburgh Hearing Practice, we use a gentle suction to remove wax and debris from the ear canal which unlike syringing is clean, comfortable and very precise. We will also show you the inside of your ear canal before and after using state of the art video otoscopy. Book your appointment today:

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Colinton Frock Swap Colinton Parish Church mums set to frock the night away to fundraise for Marie Curie and Church Café roof 21 January 2016 Ge�ng 2016 off to a flying start, a group of young mums from Colinton Parish Church has joined forces with Associate Minister Gayle Taylor to host an evening of fun, fashion and fundraising. The ‘Colinton Frock Swap’ which is taking place at 7.30pm on 5 March in Dreghorn Loan Hall, will welcome women from across Colinton and beyond to get involved, have the chance to pick up a new item of clothing or accessory for 2016, and raise money for charity. Funds raised through �cket sales, raffle and silent auc�on will go towards the Marie Curie Hospice at Fairmilehead, Edinburgh and also help to repair the leaking roof in the Swing community Café at the Church. Associate Minister at Colinton Parish Church Gayle Taylor commented: “A new year usually means a good clear out and wardrobes are o�en the first place people start! People are also keen to meet new friends and have something to work towards and look forward to so I decided to pull together a team of local young Mums to find a way to organise a clothing clear out that would have many benefits! We thought that we could host a fun evening and raise money at the same �me. “All of the mums from the organising team

use our Swing Café at the Church a lot and with leaks coming through the roof, wanted to do something to help find funds to repair it! We were also very keen to support the Marie Curie Hospice at Fairmilehead, as so many of our team and congrega�on have a connec�on and are very aware of the essen�al services it provides to those with life limi�ng illnesses.” “Plans are well underway with fashionable dona�ons already flowing in, as well as spectacular raffle and auc�on prizes being sourced by our terrific team of ten local women. It is gearing up to be a great night, and the team of ‘frockers’ is really excited and hopes to have over 100 a�endees at the event.” Tickets for the evening are £10 which includes one swap and tea, coffee and cake, as well as BYOB. Further opportuni�es for swaps, as well as a talk from Marie Curie staff, a silent auc�on and raffle will also take place on the night. The team is looking for dona�ons of quality items including clothing, accessories, jewellery and handbags. All of which will be made available to be ‘swapped’ for a �cket on the night. Anyone can donate items prior to the event, by bringing them to the Church office Monday to Thursday 9am – 4pm, Friday 9am1pm or Sunday mornings between services.

The ‘Colinton Frock Swap’ 5th March at 7.30pm

Dreghorn Loan Hall • Tickets £10 We welcome women from across Colinton and beyond to get involved, have the chance to pick up a new item of clothing or accessory for 2016, and raise money for charity.

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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. Colinton Baby & Toddler Group St Cuthberts Church Hall, Westgarth Avenue. Mon 9.30-11.15am term time only. colintonbabyandtoddlergroup@yahoo.co.uk £2 admission on a drop-in basis. 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. New! Fitness Yoga Classes – Thursdays 6.35PM Improve core, strength, balance and flexibility. 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

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Recipes/Food Notes

Cake and Bake Palmiers

These delicious sweet pastries are easy to make using just a sheet of ready-rolled puff pastry and caster sugar. Serve with coffee, or sandwich together in pairs with jam and whipped double cream for an indulgent dessert. 1. Unroll the puff pastry sheet and trim the edges

Ingredients: • 1 x 375g pack ready-rolled puff pastry • 4 tbsp caster sugar • 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)

TIP For savoury palmiers, spread the pastry with a little pesto sauce, then scatter over finely grated Parmesan cheese instead of the sugar.

to a neat rectangle, if necessary. Sprinkle over 2 tbsp of the caster sugar and half the cinnamon (if using). Using a rolling pin, gently roll over the sugar to lightly press it into the pastry.

2. Fold in the long sides of the pastry rectangle

halfway towards the centre. Sprinkle over a little more caster sugar and press down with the rolling pin. Fold each long side in again to meet in the centre.

3. Sprinkle with the rest of the sugar and cinnamon (if using), then fold the pastry in half lengthways to form one long strip. Transfer to a board and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.

4. Preheat the oven to 220C/425F/Gas 7. Dampen a large baking sheet by sprinkling with cold water.

5. Cut across the chilled pastry length into about

28 thin slices. Place the slices, cut-side down, on the baking sheet. Flatten each one slightly with the palm of your hand.

6. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes,

Makes approx 28 Ready in 1 hour 30

until crisp and golden brown. Turn each slice over with a palette knife halfway through cooking. Transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool.

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Beef Stew with Horseradish Dumplings Ready in 3 hours 30 minutes

Serves 4

This is a traditional and warming casserole which is ideal to serve to the family during the chilly winter months. Serve with steamed green vegetables such as broccoli, Savoy cabbage or green beans.

Ingredients: • 1kg braising steak, cut into chunks • 2 tbsp seasoned flour • 3 tbsp sunflower oil • 2 large onions, peeled and sliced • 300ml Guinness • 450ml beef stock • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce • 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced • 2 sprigs fresh thyme • 2 bay leaves FOR THE DUMPLINGS • 75g self-raising flour • 40g shredded suet • 1 tsp grated horseradish • 1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley

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If you don’t want to serve this stew with dumplings, try topping with sliced potatoes instead. Arrange 3 large peeled and thinly sliced potatoes in concentric circles on top of the stew after 2 hours cooking time. Season well and dot with butter. Return to the oven, uncovered, and cook for a further 1- 1� hours until both meat and potatoes are tender.

Preheat the oven to 170C, 325F, Gas 3. Place the meat and seasoned flour in a large plastic freezer bag. Seal the bag and shake well, until the meat is coated in the flour. Heat half the oil in a large frying pan and brown the meat in small batches, over a high heat. Add more oil if necessary. Transfer the meat to a large casserole dish. Add the remaining oil to the pan and fry the onions for 5 minutes. Pour in the Guinness, stock and Worcestershire sauce and bring to the boil. Pour the liquid and onions over the meat and add the carrots, thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Cover and cook for about 3 hours until the meat is tender, stirring once. To make the dumplings, place the flour, suet, horseradish and parsley in a large bowl. Season with half a teaspoon of salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper, then stir in enough cold water to mix to a soft dough. Using lightly floured hands, divide and shape into 8 dumplings.

5 Uncover the stew and gently sit the dumplings on top of the meat. Cover and cook for a further 20 minutes until the dumplings are fluffy and risen. Serve sprinkled with extra freshly ground black pepper.

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Just Another Way To Say ‘I Love You’ Get ready to download a Barry White compilation. Whether it’s the rush of first love, a slow-burning romance, or the everlasting bond between friends, love is definitely in the air. Calling Me – Louise Bay If you’re looking for a good old fashioned romance, with just a hint of erotica, then you need to add this trilogy to your wish list. It’s an age-old friends to lovers story, but with plenty of twists and steamy scenes to keep you reading. Ashleigh and Luke have been friends since childhood, but when Ashleigh’s unrequited love is finally reciprocated, will she be brave enough to risk everything? Can this new relationship survive, or is Luke just on the rebound? A good fun, easy read in the style of Fifty Shades of Grey. This Raging Light – Estelle Laure Ah, first love – that raw, all consuming fire that is impossible to ignore. 17 year old Lucille’s mum has walked out, leaving Lucille to bring up her little sister and pay the bills. As if that wasn’t enough to cope with, she’s falling for her best friend’s brother, who is already very much taken. Beautifully written, almost poetic at times, This Raging Light follows Lucille as she stumbles into adulthood. While it’s aimed at the young adult market, don’t let that put you off; you don’t have to be a teenager to immerse yourself in Lucille’s story.

Dear Cathy ... Love, Mary – Catherine Conlon and Mary Phelan It’s 1983 and best friends Cathy and Mary are just starting their adult lives. When one leaves Ireland to work as an au pair in France, the letters start flying back and forth. The vibrancy and hope of youth shines through the pages. At times poignant, but mainly rather funny, Dear Cathy ... Love, Mary is as much a celebration of friendship as it is a coming of age story. Carrying Albert Home – Homer Hickman Elsie leaves her childhood sweetheart and West Virginian home town in the 1930s, for a life of adventure in Orlando. A whirlwind romance and painful breakup later, and she returns home to marry Homer (the author’s father). The Albert of the title is Elsie’s pet alligator, who lives in their bath, and serves as a daily reminder of the life she could have been living in Florida. When Homer and Elsie decide to take Albert back to Florida, their trip certainly provides the adventure that Elsie craves, but will it bring her and Homer together, or pull them even further apart?

The Life and Loves of Lena Gaunt – Tracy Farr Octogenarian Lena Gaunt reflects on her life as an experimental musician, wild child and lover. Her first love was the cello, but then came the theremin – an electronic instrument that would see her rise to almost celebrity status. And then came Beatrix… As Lena starts to recount her life for a documentary, she finds her memories resurfacing and the walls she’s built up around her starting to crumble away. Fifty-Two Ways to Love Your Body – Kimber Simpkins In a culture where ‘You’ve lost weight’ is the ultimate compliment and magazines tear celebrities apart for gaining a few pounds or wrinkles, it’s no surprise that women often struggle to love and appreciate the body they have. If you’re fed up of avoiding mirrors and jumping on every dieting bandwagon going, you need this book. Follow one chapter each week, dip in and out as you need, or read it cover to cover it’s really up to you. There are no lectures, no criticisms, just simple steps to help you regain an appreciation for your body.

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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

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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

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Hobbies Ten Tips To Bring Your Treasures Back To Life By Kate McLelland

Many years ago in London’s famous Portobello market, I came across a grimy old box made of wood. At first glance didn’t look like anything special, but on closer inspection I saw that some fine veneer work was visible in places. “Ten quid. A bit of wire wool and some washing up liquid straight out of the bottle, and that’ll come up lovely.” It sounded unlikely, but I paid the stallholder and took the box home, where I nervously began to rub the surface with a steel wool pad. As the dirt melted away I uncovered an intricate inlaid marquetry design, and my grimy box eventually emerged as a beautiful antique that I’ve loved ever since. Although I was successful, I suspect most experts hearing of my method would tear out their hair. Remember these points before starting your own projects: • Some antiques are valued for their patina and certain items – such as old coins – should never be polished. • Check very old items for cracks that may break during cleaning. • If in any doubt, do some research or ask an expert.

• Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive cloths.

Here are ten tips for restoring your vintage bargains: • To remove general grime from old prints, gently roll a piece of doughy, fresh bread over the surface. • To remove old, rusted-in screws, first clean around screw head edges, heat the screw head with a hot air gun, then the turn screw a little TIGHTER, before undoing (use caution with heat if the object has a varnished or painted finish). • Age marks on porcelain can be removed by soaking overnight in baby bottle sterilizing liquid. • Use Steradent tablets to get rid of water marks in old glass vases. • For a bright shine, polish chrome with baby oil and cotton wool. • To clean a gilded object, use a clean white cotton cloth, cotton balls or Q-tips, and the barest amount of clean, cool water. After you have dampened the cleaning material, remove excess moisture on a dry piece of cloth before you apply it. • Rub undiluted household bleach into dirty hairline cracks in pottery and rinse off,

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Whenever you carry out a restoration project, you should decide whether you want to keep the item or sell it on before you get started. If you want to keep it, you can restore it to your personal taste. If you’re selling, it’s wise to do some research on the current market before you start restoration. Although it may seem strange, some buyers may actually want the rust stains and marks of use that show an item has been handled and loved for many years.

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

ARCHITECTS MDA Studio Andy Ross

17 9

BUILDING SERVICES J M Builders Colinton Building Services

13 33

CARPET SUPPLIERS James Erskine

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING James Burnett

CHIROPODIST/PODIATRIST Colinton Chiropody

HAIRDRESSING Colinton Hair Design Susan Vyse (Mobile Hairdresser) Kim O’Donnell Hairdressing

4 19 41

HOME CLEANING SERVICES Fiona’s House Cleaning

JOINERY SMC Joinery

MSP Gordon MacDonald MSP

NURSERY Colinton Private Nursery

OVEN CLEANING Ovensmartz 9 The Clean Team 24

COMPUTER HELP/REPAIRS Capital PC Repairs 19 SortmyPC 20 Colinton PC Solutions 24

PAINTING & DECORATORS Ian Hodgson & Co

PET SERVICES Walkin ‘n’ Woofin

DENTISTS Colinton Dental Practice

PLASTERING SERVICES Martin Scott Plastering

PLAYGROUP Stable Room Playgroup

29 12 34 9

EDINBURGH COUNCIL Fostering Edinburgh

42 4

ELECTRICIANS Bryter Electrical Ltd D Sykes Electrical

8 34

FISH MERCHANT/SUPPLIER Marc Horsburgh

PLUMBERS Alex Hunter Plumbing Shandon Plumbing Currievale Plumbing and Drainage

RESIDENTIAL ELDERLY CARE Thorburn Manor (Lindemann Healthcare)

GARDENING & LANDSCAPE SERVICES Excel Landscape Services Capital Gardening Services Evergreen Landscaping Taurus Gardening Ltd

7 7 19 34

RE-UPHOLSTERERS Absolute Upholstery James Erskine

22 21

GARDENING & LAWNCARE SERVICES Luxury Lawns

GAS HEATING & SERVICING Geoff Lennie Plumbing & Heating Scott Findlay & Heating Engineers

7 8

TILING SERVICES Edinburgh Tile Studio

TREE SURGEONS Delisle Tree Solutions

HANDYMAN SERVICES RKB Home & Garden HEARING SERVICES Edinburgh Hearing Practice

ROOFING SERVICES Fairmile Roofing Edinburgh Roofing Services SOLICITORS & ESTATE AGENTS Neilsons Solicitors

11 36+37 5

WINDOWS & RESTORATION Ventrolla 38

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