March 2017

March 2017

THE DELL DIRECTORY Your local community magazine & business directory.

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• Local News & Businesses • What's On • Monthly Recipe • Useful Information • Book Review • Fun Quiz • Clubs & Classes • Library Information

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Inside this issue Homes & Interiors: Playtime......................................6 Finance: Claim back your PPI........................... 12/13 Pets: Should Rabbits live in or outdoors?..................15 Gardening: How to Hedge.....................................16

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Book Review: Gifts for Mum...................................17 Health: Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month..............24 Energy Efficiency Funding.......................................26 Parenting: Is your child being bullied?.....................28 Clubs & Classes & What's On........................... 30/31 Cake & Bake: Lemon Drizzle Cupcakes...................32 Library Info..................................................... 34/35 Puzzle/Quiz page..................................................36 Useful Info Index...................................................37 Business Index.......................................................39 f you're looking for somewhere to treat your Mum for Mother's Day this month why book at table at The Cottage Bistro & Wine Bar! Or perhaps you may enjoy baking a special treat? Why not try our recipe on page 32, tasty 'Lemon Drizzle Cupcakes'.

This is the time of the year we look forward to our mornings and evenings getting lighter. This is a great opportunity to get outdoors catching up with hobbies and other outdoor activities. Our Clubs, Classes and What's On pages has something to suit everyone.

Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have a story or article you would like to share in the magazine, it's good to get some local news stories.

Some key dates for your diary this month are Mother's Day on Sunday 26th March and remember that the clocks officially go forward 1 hour on the same date!

Thank you for reading The Dell Directory and supporting our local businesses.

Til next month.

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Playtime By Katherine Sorrell a floor plan on graph paper will help, as you may need to include one or more beds, a desk, seating, a music system and clothes storage, as well as space for books and toys, plus free floor space in which to play.

If you have space for a dedicated playroom, or can allocate a section of another room, you can keep toys contained and your children happy – and it’s a great opportunity for some imaginative decorating, says Katherine Sorrell.

The key to designing a playroom is flexibility. Keep the basics plain and simple – neutral walls, floor and major items of furniture, with only the less expensive and easily changed items (such as blinds, cushions or storage boxes) themed to colours or characters.

Start by considering the major factors. Is the room just going to be a playroom, or will it double as another, such as a child’s bedroom? How much space do you have and who will use it? How old are your children?

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Place and space The more space you can allocate to a playroom the better, not to mention the storage requirements (see below).

A light, bright room is ideal, preferably not far from a toilet or from the kitchen or living room, so you know what they’re up to.

Direct access to outside space would, again, be ideal. A space with interesting nooks and crannies, perhaps even different floor levels (within reason), will feed the imagination.

Design basics Floors should be non-slip, easily cleanable, hard-wearing and not too hard underfoot. Wooden or laminate boards plus a soft rug (with an anti-slip mat beneath), vinyl or linoleum are all ideal. If you must choose carpet, go for an inexpensive one and have a stain-resistant treatment applied before installation.

Inset ceiling lights and highup wall lights are better than floor or table lamps that could be knocked over. That said, decorative lighting looks lovely, but choose one designed for children and position it so that there are no trailing flexes.

You may choose to keep walls plain, or make them the focal point of the room in the form of a specially painted mural -

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Furniture and fun When furnishing a playroom you can let your imagination run riot, but note that floor cushions and bean bags are better than miniature children’s sofas and chairs, which are quickly outgrown.

Storage Always ensure that toys are easily accessible. Cheap and colourful plastic tubs are ideal for many toys, while Lego, plastic people, farmyard animals and other small things can go in appropriately sized storage boxes (perhaps recycled ice cream tubs or takeaway cartons). You may also need storage/display space for elaborate railway or racing tracks, craft activities, pretend kitchens and shops, teddies, dolls and action figures and, for older kids, technology such as laptops and tablets. Last of all don’t forget peg rails, hooks and hanging fabric organisers – all invaluable space savers.

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Finance It May Not Be Too Late To Make A Claim For Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) By Ann Haldon making payouts quicker and the process a little easier.

According to ‘Which?’ the banks have written to 5.5 million customers, letting them know they might have been mis-sold PPI and offering three years in which to make a claim.

Although some of these letters were sent in 2013, people are still successfully claiming PPI from banks and other lenders.

A potential final deadline of June 2019 has also been announced by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). If this is confirmed, it offers plenty of time to write to lenders and recover the money that should never have been taken from you.

By making a claim yourself rather than using a claims management company, you can save up to 30% of the compensation awarded.

The firms involved in this type of financial mis-selling now operate more efficient procedures for paying compensation and resolving disputes, and many people have benefited from claiming independently.

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COULD YOU HAVE BEEN MIS-SOLD PPI? Payment Protection Insurance was sold alongside loans, credit cards, and consumer credit agreements for items including kitchen goods, technology, and cars. PPI could have been mis-sold to you in a number of ways, including these scenarios: • You were pressured by the salesperson, or told it was compulsory.

• You were self-employed, unemployed, or retired when the policy was taken out.

• You had a pre-existing medical problem.

• A clear explanation was not given of how much PPI you were going to pay, or if it was included in the total loan quote.

• You already had cover in place within another policy – life insurance, for example.

• You were not informed of the ‘cooling-off’ period during which you could have changed your mind.

• They told you the loan would be more expensive if you didn’t sign up for PPI.

To establish whether or not you’ve paid PPI in the past, check your credit agreements or other loan documents if you still have them. If not, you

should get in touch with the lender by phone or letter.

You might also want to obtain a copy of your credit report, which will list the lenders you have dealt with in the past. The three main credit reference agencies in the UK are Experian, Equifax and Callcredit – you can sign up and order your credit report online for a small fee.

CONTACTING THE LENDER If you no longer have your loan agreement, write to or phone the company concerned. Many larger financial organisations will be able to tell you over the phone whether or not you’ve been sold Payment Protection Insurance. You can also request a copy of your original agreement.

one single premium. If this was the case, you should receive a refund for the premiums paid.

If interest had been added, this amount should also be refunded.

Single premiums Single PPI premiums were often paid in relation to personal loans and finance agreements. How much you receive depends on whether the loan is still in force: • If your loan is ongoing, the lender will calculate the monthly amount you should have been paying (minus the PPI), and this will be deducted from the total amount outstanding.

• If the loan has been repaid in full, you’ll receive a refund for the amounts you paid.

The lender should also calculate a new redemption figure as though the PPI had never been paid, and repay the difference between this

and the amount you actually repaid on redemption.

IF THE CLAIM IS REJECTED Should there be no response from the lender within eight weeks, they reject your claim, or you are unhappy with the refunded amount, you can contact the Financial Ombudsman Service for a decision. This must be done within six months of the lender’s final response to you.

The Financial Ombudsman Service is the official channel through which disputes are settled between consumers and lenders. If your case is taken on, they will confirm in writing that an adjudicator is looking at both sides of the dispute, and expect the lender to back up their decision with further information.

It may take up to two years to reach a decision, and any interim offers made by the

lender will be forwarded to you.

If you’re not happy with the final outcome, you can request that an official ombudsman reviews your case for a second opinion. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/ business-36950803 http://www.moneysavingexpert. com/reclaim/ppi-loaninsurance#how h t t p : / / w w w . t h i s i s m o n e y. co.uk/money/cardsloans/ article-1606455/Reclaim-PPIpremiums-payment-protectioninsurance.html h t t p s : / / w w w. f c a . o r g . u k / consumers/payment-protectioninsurance/claim-mis-sold-ppi h t t p : / / w w w. w h i c h . c o . u k / consumer-rights/advice/i-thinkive-been-mis-sold-ppi-whatshould-i-do h t t p : / / w w w. w h i c h . c o . u k / consumer-rights/advice/how-toreclaim-mis-sold-ppi

Some companies can deal with your entire claim by phone, or online. The Financial Ombudsman Service also has an online questionnaire, and allows you to upload any supporting documents.

Otherwise, you should print it off and sent it by recorded delivery after taking a copy for yourself.

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Cats are amusing and fun to be around, but sometimes their behaviour just seems downright bizarre. If you’ve ever wondered why your cat behaves in a certain way, from kneading its paws to eating plastic bags, we might be able to offer a little insight.

Head butts - When your cat bumps its head against you, it means they’re trying to bond and is an expression of affection. They’re also demonstrating trust in you and marking you out as a ‘member of their club’.

Staring - Staring is a common trait in cats, if a little unnerving when you’re on the receiving end. They generally stare at their prey before pouncing, but in your case it could be a determined request for food or entertainment.

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Eating plastic - Eating non-food items such as plastic, paper, wool or even electrical cords may be a sign of ‘pica’. This is an eating disorder that can be caused by dietary deficiency, stress, boredom or in some cases an underlying health problem.

Kneading - When your cat sits on your knee and starts to knead, it’s a sign of contentment and is usually accompanied by a loud purring.

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How To Hedge

by Pippa Greenwood

There is nothing better than a living boundary around or within your garden, and it is difficult to beat a hedge. Hedges can be smart or informal, neat and compact or thicker and sturdier, evergreen or deciduous and can even have pretty flowers and now is an ideal time to plant a new hedge.

First, prepare the area by forking the soil over thoroughly and remove large stones, debris and pernicious weeds.

This also helps to break up any compaction and to aerate the soil, making it a better place for plant roots. You should fork in well-rotted garden compost, manure or proprietary compost if the soil is either very sandy and light or very heavy with clay, and at the same time incorporate a complete fertilizer.

Don’t plant right up against an existing fence, as the plants won’t grow well.

At this time of year you can create a hedge very effectively using ‘bare-root’ plants, but if you want to plant a hedge at any other time you will need container-grown plants. If using pot-grown plants, water them thoroughly and then carefully remove each plant from its pot. If the roots are tightly packed, tease them out firmly before planting. If you’re using

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bare-root plants, plant them immediately.

It is essential to plant and space the plants correctly, to both achieve the desired effect and ensure the plants establish well.

Once out of the pot, position the plant in the prepared soil at the same depth as it was in the pot; for bare-root plants only the roots should be beneath the soil. Firm the soil around each so that it is in good contact with the roots.

Hedging plants should generally be spaced about 30-45cm apart.

For a thicker or denser hedge, plant two parallel rows, each with a 45cm spacing between the plants, but positioned so that the planting is staggered like bricks in a wall. Once the whole hedge is planted, water the soil thoroughly to help settle the soil around the roots and so allow the plants to establish.

On windy sites or with larger plants use small, temporary stakes such as bamboo canes to stabilise the plants. Keep the hedge well watered, especially during dry or windy weather.

The first 18 months is the most vital period.

Some great hedging plants: • Yew - a formal, evergreen hedge.

• Thuja - a stunning conifer hedge for year round colour.

• Beech - a deciduous plant that gives a good effect for much of the year. Both purple and green-leafed forms.

• Hornbeam - great as a neatly clipped hedge, but more prone to mildew than beech.

• Cypress – excellent if kept well clipped and cut back regularly.

• Pyracantha - spiny evergreen with pretty creamy-white flowers and red-orange or yellow berries.

• Privet - the classic town hedge.

• Euonymus - evergreen, some variegated green and cream, others green and yellow.

• Hawthorn - deciduous and potentially thorny, good for wildlife.

• Blackthorn - deciduous and very thorny, with pretty white flowers followed by sloes – but can easily get too vigorous!

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Planet Earth II – Stephen Moss Millions tuned in to watch David Attenborough reveal some of the most spectacular natural wonders the Earth has to offer. If your mum was one of them, she’ll love this book. With 250 stunning photographs and commentary on the habitats and animals featured in the TV series, Planet Earth II may well find a prized position on the bookcase for years to come.

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Hide and Seek – M. J. Arlidge If Mum’s into crime fiction, Hide and Seek could be a good choice. DI Helen Grace is serving time in Holloway for a series of murders she didn’t commit. When one of her cell mates is brutally murdered, suspicion turns to Helen.

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Health

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Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month BRCA2, which also increase breast cancer risk.

Previous breast cancer doubles the risk, and pushes it even higher if you were diagnosed before age 40.

Around 7,300 UK women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer annually and less than half are alive 5 years later. Yet early diagnosis can increase 5-year survival to 90%. That’s why March’s Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month is vital.

Reducing Risk: Taking the contraceptive pill, having children and breastfeeding are all proven to reduce ovarian cancer risk.

TYPES OF OVARIAN CANCER About 90% of ovarian tumours are epithelial ovarian cancer, starting in the layer covering the ovary. Around 1 to 2% of ovarian cancers are germ cell cancers, formed in the ovary’s egg making cells. Rare stromal tumours and sarcomas can also affect the ovary and a few ovarian cancers are primary peritoneal carcinomas, which develop in the membrane around abdominal organs. Slow-growing borderline ovarian tumours do not grow into the stroma (supportive tissue of the ovary).

RISK FACTORS Increasing age: Most ovarian cancer sufferers are postmenopause.

Faulty genes: 5 to 15% of ovarian cancers are thought to be caused by an inherited faulty gene, including BRCA1 and

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Infertility may increase risk, but fertility treatments are no longer believed to do so. There may be an increased risk of borderline ovarian tumours in infertile women treated with IVF. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is linked to less than 1% of ovarian cancers.

Being overweight or tall: A BMI of 28 or over increases risk in premenopausal women but has no effect on risk in postmenopausal women. Taller women also have a higher risk.

Endometriosis

Using talcum powder between your legs is thought to increase ovarian cancer risk due to its irritant effect.

Smoking: The longer you’ve smoked, the greater the risk increase for certain ovarian cancers.

SYMPTOMS Ovarian cancer symptoms aren’t always easy to identify and may be mistaken for IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) or PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome) symptoms in the early stages.

However, if symptoms are new, severe, frequent or persistent (occurring most days for three weeks or more), you should see your GP immediately, although often, a less serious condition is to blame. Look out for: • Abdominal

swelling

and

persistent bloating.

• Persistent pelvic and abdominal pain.

• Difficulty eating, nausea and feeling full unusually quickly.

• Back pain.

• Needing to urinate more frequently.

• Pain during sex.

Remember that ovarian cancer is rare in women under 40, but that you should be particularly cautious if you are over 50 or have a family history of breast or ovarian cancer.

DIAGNOSIS Your GP may do some tests themselves or refer you straight to a specialist. You will be examined externally and internally to check for any lumps or swelling and will then have an abdominal or transvaginal ultrasound scan.

They’ll also do a blood test for CA125, a protein that’s elevated in half of women with early stage ovarian cancer and 90% of women with advanced ovarian cancer (although other pelvic conditions and pregnancy can cause elevated levels too). They may also order a CT or MRI scan. However, sometimes it’s impossible to diagnose ovarian cancer definitively without surgery.

TREATMENT Most women with ovarian cancer will require surgery. If your cancer is diagnosed early, you may only need the affected ovary and fallopian tube removed.

More advanced cancers may need more extensive surgery, plus chemotherapy before and after, to treat cancerous cells and reduce reoccurrence risk.

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We believe that individuality should be the main basis of the care given within our Care Homes.

In a nursing environment great attention is paid to activities of daily living. Each resident receives a careful assessment to identify what his or her individualised care should be. This allows care plans to be constructed to meet their specific needs.

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SNP MSP GORDON MACDONALD CALLS ON LOCAL AUTHORITIES TO BID FOR £11M ENERGY EFFICIENCY FUNDING Gordon Macdonald MSP has encouraged City of Edinburgh Council to apply for a share of the Scottish Government’s £11m fund to deliver energy efficiency improvements to homes, businesses and public buildings and community projects.

The second wave of Scotland’s Energy Efficiency Programme (SEEP) pilot fund will help local authorities test new and innovative energy-saving approaches which can then be taken forward when SEEP is rolled out fully in 2018, once the Scotland Bill brings further devolution of energy efficiency powers.

SNP MSP Gordon Macdonald, Edinburgh Pentlands, said “The Scottish Government’s £11m funding pot to help

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improve energy efficiency in homes, businesses and public buildings in Scotland is a great opportunity for local communities, supporting local projects that build on the successful work already carried out and ensuring Scotland leads the way in energy efficiency.

“I am calling on City of Edinburgh Council to submit proposals on how they’d use this funding to help meet local energy needs more efficiently and at a lower cost, whilst also helping tackle climate change.

“The SNP Government has delivered almost one million energy efficiency measures to almost one million Scottish households since 2008 and invested more than £650 million over the last eight

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Parenting

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What To Do If You Think Your Child Is Being Bullied

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by Kate Duggan While we all like to think that our child will tell us if something is wrong, there are lots of reasons they might keep quiet about being bullied. They may feel ashamed, or worried that you’ll be disappointed in them. They may have been threated to keep quiet. Or they could be concerned about what you’ll do.

You can’t rely on your child to tell you in words what’s happening, but you can look for any signs, such as:

• A reluctance to attend school.

• Acting more withdrawn, anxious or moody.

• Clothing becoming torn or dirty more frequently.

• Items going missing.

• An increase in bruises or scratches.

The above signs may not indicate bullying. But if you are concerned, talk to your child. Try to choose a time when neither of you need to do anything else, when you’re both well-rested, well-fed and in a good mood.

Your child may find it easier if just one parent talks to them to start with, so they don’t feel outnumbered.

What should I do?

The key thing is to listen to your child, take their concerns

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seriously and make sure they know the bullying is not their fault.

Comments such as ‘You need to learn to stand up for yourself,’ will not help your child, but may mean they don’t trust you to help them in the future. Your child also shouldn’t be expected to change their appearance, hobbies or interests to placate a bully.

It’s certainly tempting to go into the school ‘all guns blazing’. You will need to speak to the school, but try to do it calmly and in private.

Speak to your child’s teacher or form tutor first, but if you’re not happy with the response make an appointment with the head of year or headmaster. You’ll want to be able to give details of the bullying, ideally including times, dates and names, if your child will provide them. All schools should have an anti-bullying policy, so ask to see it. You may want to ask for a written response, detailing how the school plans to address the bullying.

Most schools should work with you to improve the situation, but if you don’t feel that your concerns are being taken seriously, you may need to take the matter further, to the Chair of Governors, or the police.

What if my child is being bullied through their phone?

Home should be a safe haven, but with the advent of mobile phones and social media, bullying can go on around the clock.

Cyber-bullying includes texts and phone calls, the sharing of photos, social media comments and more.

It’s best not to respond to any messages, but do save them, or take screenshots as proof. Your child could block the number of the bully, and unfollow or unfriend them. You can also speak to the phone service provider’s malicious calls team, or the social network itself. If the bullying is being done by someone at your child’s school, make an appointment to speak to a teacher. The school should be able to offer support, even when the bullying is taking place off school grounds. Threats of violence may need reporting to the police.

Where can I go for advice?

There are several websites and helplines that can offer both you and your child support and advice. These include: www.bullying.co.uk 0808 800 2222 www.childline.org.uk 0800 1111 www.bullybusters.org.uk 0800 169 6928

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CLUBS & CLASSES

SPORTS, HOBBIES, LEARNING, SUPPORT GROUPS & MORE...

COLINTON BADMINTON CLUB

Monday 8pm-10pm from Sept to March Contact: Archie Clark on 0131 449 4703 Location: St. Cuthberts Church Hall, Westgarth Ave STABLE ROOM PLAYGROUPS

Happy and stimulating playgroups from 2-5 years old. Colinton Parish Church, Dell Road Mon, Weds and Fri 9.15am to 12.00pm (term time). Contact 0131 477 9494 or Email: stableroom@hotmail.co.uk STABLE ROOM BABY AND TODDLER GROUPS

Colinton Parish Church, Dell Road Thurs 9.30am - 11.30am (term time) Contact: Morag on 07846 891527.

Please phone first before coming as we operate a waiting list.

PROGRESS FITNESS

Classes in Colinton and Juniper Green.

Classes include: Zumba, Zumba Step, Zumba Gold,Total Body Conditioning, Yoga and Fitness Yoga. £5 per class or 10 for only £40.00!

For full details go to www.progressfitness.co.uk

WHAT'S ON COMPLEMENTARY FITNESS CLASSES

All Level classes.

Tues: Fitness Pilates 7.30pm in Craiglockhart Church Hall & Classes in Dreghorn Loan Church Hall, Colinton on Weds: Fitness Toning 9.30am Thurs: Fitness Yoga 6.35pm & Fitness Pilates 7.30pm. Fri: Fitness Yoga 9.30am info & details www.complementaryfitness.co.uk COLINTON GARDEN CLUB

Meets 4th Monday of every month Dreghorn Loan Hall at 8.00pm. September to April.

Email: membership@colintongardens.org.uk www.colintongardens.org.uk WEDNESDAY WALKING GROUP

Meet every Wednesday for walks in the Lothians, Fife, the Borders and further afield. Transport from Currie Library car park, walks of various grades and distances (usually 6 to 8 miles). Just turn up and go. Contact: M. Timmins T: 0131 449 4525 or A Blythe T:0131 629 3644 (Balerno and District Ramb lers) for details and a programme.

EDINBURGH CORN EXCHANGE WEDDING FAIR & FASHION SHOW

THE COLINTON & MERCHISTON CHOIR

Saturday 4th to Sunday 5th March from 11am

Sunday 26th March at 7.30pm – Spring Concert at Merchiston Castle School, Memorial Hall.

to 4.30pm. With over 130 specially selected

All welcome, Admission is Free/Retiring Collection.

exhibitors the Wedding fair offers everything you need to plan the perfect wedding. A great day out for your whole wedding party, whether it’s a girlie day with bridesmaids or planning a day with Mum. For information on how to book visit www. edinburghweddingfair.com or call 0131 477 3500.

COLINTON COMMUNITY COUNCIL (PUBLIC MEETING)

Tuesday 14th March at 7.30pm 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/minutes.

WATER OF LEITH CONSERVATION TRUST

Sunday 2nd April at 2.00pm - Geological Walk - Slateford and the Dells with Beverly Bergman, Edinburgh.

GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY.

This walk in the Dells will provide an opportunity to see many of its geological features including Carboniferous sedimentary rocks, glacial features and fossils as well as the site of Redhall Castle.

Meet at the Water of Leith Visitor Centre at 2.00pm. Walk of up to 2 miles, mainly on paths.

Wear warm clothes and walking boots or sturdy shoes. Booking Essential, £2 member / £5 non members.

SISTERS WITH SPIRIT

A new women’s group that meet on the first Thursday (at 7.30pm) every month Swing Café at Colinton Parish Church. For more details on the themes for our meetings, and to book tickets, please visit www.facebook.com/sisterswithspirit or call 0131 441 2232

DO YOU RUN A CLUB OR A CLASS? AND WOULD YOU LIKE TO LET MORE PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT IT? Send your details to thedelldirectoryedinburgh@gmail.com.

All listings booked are for 3 month slots and small fee will be charged.

The Dell Directory is delivered monthly to 4,500 homes in the Colinton & Craiglockhart areas.

Spring Concert Can you spare a couple of hours of your time this March to volunteer as a collector? Help us give out daffodil pins and collect donations for Marie Curie in Edinburgh and The Lothians.

To donate your time or for more information get in touch with Fiona at fiona.bushby@mariecurie.org.uk or call 0131 470 2290

Dvořák Mass in D 7.30 pm, Sunday, 26th March 2017 Memorial Hall, Merchiston Castle School All welcome

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Recipes/Food Notes Cake and Bake Lemon Drizzle Cupcakes

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1. 1 Preheat the oven to 180C, Fan 160C , Gas Mark

Ingredients: • 175g unsalted butter, softened • 175g golden caster sugar

4. Line a 12 hole muffin tray with paper muffin cases.

2. Place the butter, sugar, flour, baking powder and eggs in a large bowl and whisk with an electric whisk until thoroughly blended and pale and creamy. Fold in the lemon curd.

• 175g self-raising flour • 1tsp baking powder • 3 large eggs

3. Divide the mixture between the muffin cases and

bake for 15-20 minutes until risen and golden brown. Whilst the cakes are baking mix the topping ingredients together in a small bowl.

• 2tbsp lemon curd TOPPING • 100g granulated sugar

4. Remove the cakes from the oven and leave for 1-2 minutes then spoon some of the sugar and juice mixture over each cupcake. Leave to cool in the tray - the sugar topping will go crisp on cooling.

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LIBRARY INFORMATION

OXGANGS LIBRARY 343 Oxgangs Road North, Edinburgh EH13 9LY Tel: 0131 529 5549 Email: oxgangs.library@edinburgh. gov.uk Opening Times: Mon-Weds 10am to 8pm, Thurs – Sat 10am to 5pm Facilities: Free Wifi, Self service, Disabled access, Car park, Community Room for hire, Display/ Exhibition space for public use, Toilets, Toilets for disabled users, Baby Changing facilities & Induction Loop BOOK BUG SESSIONS

Free events for 0 to 3 year olds and their parents/carers. 10.30 - 11.00am every Tues, Fri and Sat.

LEVEL UP READING XP

for boys aged 10 - 14, fortnightly on Wed 6.00 - 7.00pm BASIC COMPUTING HELP

drop-in sessions, every Thurs 4 4.50pm YAP AND YARN

Tues 10.30 – 12.00 CHILDREN'S ARTS AND CRAFTS

Fri from 2.30-3.30pm LIBRARY LINK COFFEE MORNINGS

every other Weds / Thurs / Fri from 10.30 JOB CLUB

Tues 1 - 3pm BREASTFEEDING CAFE

Weds 1.30 - 2.30pm SATELLART – ART AND SCIENCE

BOOK GROUPS

First Weds of every month at 10.15am-11.00am and 6.30pm 7.30pm

KIDS & FAMILIES CHATTERBOOKS BOOK GROUP

for 7 - 12 year olds: every second Tues from 4 - 5pm Storytimes for ages 2-5: Mon 10.30 - 11.00am TIGER TALES

for ages 4 - 8 with parents and carers.

Alternate Sat 2.30 - 3.15pm and every Weds 3.30 - 4.15pm.

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LIBRARY INFORMATION

for 8 – 14 year olds alternate Sat 2 – 3.30pm POLICE SCOTLAND

Drop-in service every Wed 6 – 7pm BENEFITS ADVICE SURGERY (CHAI)

every 2nd Thurs 10am – 12pm NHS SMOKING CESSATION GROUP

every Tues 6.15 – 7.15pm

OTHER GROUPS & SERVICES Councillor's surgery Learn IT beginners' computer classes Family History Classes Parenting classes

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COLINTON LIBRARY 14 Thorburn Road, Edinburgh EH13 0BQ. Tel: 0131 529 5603 Email: colinton.library@ edinburgh.gov.uk

KIDS & FAMILIES CHATTERBOOKS READING GROUP

for P4/5 children, 3rd Tues of the month, 3.45 - 4.45pm (during term time) TIGER TALES

Opening Times: Mon & Weds 1pm to 8pm, Tues & Fri 10am to 5pm, Sat 10am to 2pm

for 4-7 year olds first Sat of the month 11:15-11:45

Facilities: Free wifi, Disabled access, Car park, Exhibition space Induction loop, Library Link (Fridays at 1pm)

Fri, 3.30 - 4.30pm

BOOKBUG SESSIONS

A free event for 0-4 year olds and their parents and carers: Tuesday 2.15 - 2.45pm Friday 10.30 - 11.00am Saturday 10.30 - 11.00am BOOK GROUPS

Two groups meet on the last Weds of every month at 6.30pm and the last Tues of the month at 2pm.

CRAFTS CHILDRENS KNITTING GROUP

Learn knitting skills with the library staff every Weds 3:30-4:30pm OTHER GROUPS & SERVICES LEARN IT

beginners' computer classes CLASSES LEARN E-BAY AND FAMILY HISTORY ask

next time you're in the library Find out all about libraries including borrowing, reserving and renewing books.

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PUZZLE & QUIZ

USEFUL INFORMATION

Drink Up

COMMUNITY REPRESENTATION

1. What drink was first produced in Somerset in the 1930s and was named after the scientific name for the blackcurrant?

2. The Coca-Cola Company is headquartered in which American state?

3. How many units of alcohol are there in total in a bottle of wine that has an alcohol volume of 12%?

4. What liqueur shares its name with the Dutch word for “lawyer”?

5. What drink is sometime's referred to as “Adam's ale”?

6. What drinks brand originated in the 19th century when the owner of an oyster bar in London began offering a gin-based drink with a mixture of herbs and liqueurs as an aid to digestion, serving it in a small tankard known as a “number one cup”?

7. In the first chapter of Alice's Adventures In Wonderland, what happens to Alice when she drinks from a bottle labelled “drink me”?

8. What are the four types of alcoholic drink mentioned in the lyrics of the 1997 hit single Tubthumping by Chumbawumba?

9. Best known for their machines that allow people to make their own carbonated drinks at home, what company reintroduced their slogan “get busy with the fizzy” in 2010?

10. Which cocktail is reportedly named after a surfer who, after losing a contest, had too many drinks and kept bumping into furniture?

LAST MONTHS SOLUTION Little And Large 1. On the TV show Little Britain, what was the name of the weight loss group run by Marjorie Dawes?

Fat Fighters 2. Built by CERN between 1998 and 2008, the Large Hadron Collider is the world's largest and most powerful particle collider and lies in a tunnel between the border of which two countries?

France and Switzerland 3. In the nursery rhyme This Little Piggy, which begins "this little piggy went to market", what did the third little piggy do?

Had roast beef

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4. Which BBC TV show was first broadcast between 1990 and 2001, was revived in 2005 with the phrase "Goes Large" after the main part of its title, and has been running ever since, reverting back to its original name in 2008?

MasterChef 5. Based on the fairy tale of the same name by Hans Christian Andersen, in which capital city would find a statue of The Little Mermaid?

Copenhagen

7. The name of which type of pasta means "little tongues" in Italian?

Linguine 8. Who played the title roles in the 2000 film Kevin And Perry Go Large?

Harry Enfield and Kathy Burke 9. Nicknamed "the biggest little city in the world", which city in Nevada is famous for its "quickie" divorces?

Reno

10. Alexander DeLarge is the 6. The penny farthing was a narrator and main character of bicycle featuring one very large wheel and one much smaller one. which famous novel?

A Clockwork Orange Was the large wheel at the back or the front?

The front

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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 First Monday of the month: Oxgangs Library - 6.30pm and Colinton Library - 7.30pm 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: 9am to 1pm 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

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS A quick and easy reference guide to all services in The Dell Directory ARCHITECTS Andy Ross

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ARIEL & SATELLITE SERVICES Kinnear Aerials Douglas S Mackay

13 15

BISTRO & WINE BAR The Cottage Bistro

8

BUILDING SERVICES J M Builders Colinton Building Services

29 22

CARPETS & CLEANING James Erskine James Burnett Carpet Cleaning

10 15

HOME SERVICES Fiona's House Cleaning

14

JOINERY SMC Joinery

23

MSP Gordon MacDonald

27

NURSERY Colinton Private Nursery

19

OVEN CLEANING The Clean Team

19

PAINTING & DECORATORS Heritage Decorators Ian Hodgson & Co MG Décor

7 19 23

CHIROPODIST/PODIATRIST Colinton Chiropody

10

COMPUTER HELP/REPAIRS Colinton PC Solutions Capital PC Repairs

11 11

PET WALKING SERVICES Walkin 'n' Woofin

15

ELECTRICIAN Bryter Electrical Ltd KM Electrical D Sykes Electrical Ltd

3 9 22

PLUMBERS Shandon Plumbing Currievale Plumbing and Drainage

10 14

RESIDENTIAL ELDERLY CARE Thorburn Manor (Lindemann Healthcare)

25

RE-UPHOLSTERERS James Erskine Absolute Upholstery

27 27

FISH MERCHANT/SUPPLIER Marc Horsburgh

9

GARDEN FURNITURE Champfleurie Estate

2

GARDENING & LANDSCAPE SERVICES Alpine Paving Greenspace Landscapes Taurus Gardening Ltd Luxury Lawns

10 17 17 33

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

3 9 29

HANDYMAN SERVICES RKB Home & Garden

17

HAIRDRESSING Colinton Hair Design

23

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ROOFING SERVICES Edinburgh Roofing Services Fairmile Roofing

20+21 40

STONE MASONRY SERVICES Architectural Conservation

17

TREE & HEDGE REMOVALS Delisle Tree Solutions

39

WINDOWS & BLINDS Moz Murray Portobello Blinds

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