May 2017 by The Dell Directory

May 2017

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Inside this issue Local Business - Savings & Investments by Torphin Associates............................................. P6 Techolology - The best tech toys to take outstide....... P8 Finance - Paying of debts with your pension........... P10 Pets - Three types of food that are poisionous for your dog....................................... P15 Gardening - Slug Survival.................................... P16 Book Review - Relationships................................. P18 Homes & Interiors - A home with character............ P20 Library Information.......................................P24/P25 Health - These boots (and bodies) are made for walking........................................... P28 Clubs & Classes...........................................P30/P31 Recipe - Camembert & Red Pepper Tart................. P32 Puzzle/Quiz......................................................... P36 Useful Info Index................................................. P37 Business Index..................................................... P38

DEAR RESIDENT ! would like to apologise to the readers and advertisers of The Dell Directory due to a recent article which was printed in the April 2017 edition titled “Scotlands Future'”. The article was an oversight by us and should have not been published and I am sorry if this has deeply upset some readers. The Dell Directory was not involved in contributing to any of the editorial content or show support to this article in anyway by it being published. The Dell Directory will only accept content for the magazine that will be used as an information platform/vehicle for the local community to share relevant information and local news/stories and not an opportunity for any political party to share their views. I hope you continue to enjoy reading The Dell Directory and supporting our local community and businesses.

May is a 'National Walking Month' this is great time of the year to get outdoors and be active. Our Health article on p28 gives you some helpful information and advice on the health benefits of walking and exercise. Please take a look at our 'What's On' page there are a few local events taking place who would be grateful for your support. If you run a club or class and would like to list it on our clubs pages please don't hesitate to get in touch we would love to hear from you! Thank you for taking the time to read The Dell Directory and supporting our local businesses! Til next month.

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of inflation and current interest rates! At Torphin Financial Planning, in addition to our advice services, we also engage the services of several Discretionary Fund Managers (stockbrokers). Most people think StockbrokerĘźs only deal in high risk shares. This is not strictly true. They actually construct client portfolioĘźs that contain a mixture of different asset classes such as cash, government Bonds, Property funds and equity funds. Again, all these assets classes will be spread across different regions of the world. This is to create a wide diversity of investments to spread and minimise risk. We strongly believe that given the uncertainty surrounding the Brexit negotiations and world economies, it is increasingly important that your investments are monitored on a regular basis. One way to achieve this is by using Discretionary Fund managers. That is their job, they look at markets on a daily basis and can react to market movements quicker than we could ever hope to do.

In conjunction with ourselves as qualified financial advisers and these StockbrokerĘźs, we can structure portfolios specifically tailored to your individual needs and objectives. We ascertain your attitude to risk, your investment term, your income needs now and in the future and many other factors before we recommend a plan that is the most suitable for you. If this may be of interest to you, your family or your friends, we would be happy to have an informal discussion at our office. This initial meeting is free, would last about an hour, and you are under no obligation whatsoever. Please remember that investments can fall as well as rise and you may not get back your original investment. There may be an additional cost when using a Discretionary Fund Manager. &( ',- ',*, '*#- #*,,'," '$-*%) &('$+!-*,!-(+"%#*)+! %,!+(-) +- ',*, '*#- &,!% ) %) &(') - - % +(

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Outdoor Joys

The best tech toys to take outside

Some of the most entertaining outdoor toys are the simplest, such as the cute Swivel Car (around £22, with lots of firms offering very similar products). It’s a ride-on car with a difference: instead of pedalling or propelling it with your feet, you swivel the steering wheel and that generates movement. It’s small enough for toddlers and tough enough for big kids and even the odd adult. If you’d rather go for something more traditional, the Cozy Coupe - around £49 - has been a favourite of families for more than 30 years, and the iconic red and yellow version has been joined by dinosaur and police car versions. Complex toys can be fun too, of course. One kind of toy that’s improved dramatically in recent years is the electric car or bike for kids. It’s possible to get a decent trike for less than £40 that delivers 50 minutes of movement between charges, while around the £200 mark you’ll find impressive replicas of grown-up cars such as BMW’s futuristic electric i8. Remember that such vehicles do take a while to charge, so make sure you plug them in the night before you want to use them. If you’d rather not let your child

loose behind the wheel but want to give them control of something fun, there’s a huge selection of radio controlled vehicles ranging from the toddler-friendly Little Tykes Tyre Twister (£39) to exceptionally fast scale models of performance cars such as Lamborghinis and Porsches. Even the most expensive of these are much cheaper than they used to be, with top-end models usually coming in well below £70. Radio controlled cars are fun, but radio controlled flying machines are even more fun. You know you’re living in the future when you can walk into your local toy shop and come out with a smartphone-controlled drone helicopter. Drones start at around £20 for basic ones and reach £190 for Star Warsthemed models, and drones with built-in cameras start at around £60. If you want to get serious, you can find a good selection of advanced drones with HD cameras and optical video stabilisers from around £300, rising to over £1,000 for high-end models. One word of warning with drones: their propellers can be sharp and cause injury if they bump into people, so it’s a good idea to look for one with

a protective ring around the propellers if you’ll be giving it to a child or using it near kids or pets. And there are restrictions on where you can and can’t fly drones, such as in crowded areas or near airports. It’s a good idea to check up on the law before spending any money. There are also concerns over privacy: the neighbours probably won’t appreciate you flying a camera over their garden. Do you remember the days of potato guns and water pistols? They’ve become a lot more sophisticated, with products such as Nerf guns ranging from around £20 to the ridiculously overpowered N-Strike Mega Mastodon (£99), which fires 24 foam darts from a motorised revolving drum. Between it and the super-powered, supersoaking water pistols that have more in common with water cannons than the water pistols you remember from your own childhood, be wary of the weaponry you give your kids because you can be sure you’ll be on the receiving end of the foam darts or freezing cold jets of water. w

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Finance

By Ann Haldon

Should You Pay Off Debts With Your Pension? money.

The 2014 Budget introduced new regulations on how personal pensions can be accessed. These new pension freedoms mean that, if you have a money purchase or defined contribution pension, buying an annuity is no longer your only option at retirement.

Many people have since chosen to withdraw pension monies to invest in other financial products, and some have decided to pay off debts with the money. So is it a good idea to repay debt in this way, and what are the main aspects to consider? Do you want to access your pension before you retire? Some pension schemes allow you to access your pension at the age of 55. Doing so can significantly reduce the amount you have available in older age, however, unless you have other pensions or a large savings pot.

TAX ISSUES YOU SHOULDN’T IGNORE You can withdraw a 25% tax-free lump sum from your pension, but taking any more than this percentage will increase your level of income for that tax year. This could mean that you enter a higher rate tax band, and subsequently lose much of the benefit of gaining access to this

WILL IT AFFECT YOUR BENEFITS ENTITLEMENT? If you claim meanstested benefits, withdrawing a lump sum from your pension could affect your entitlement. It might severely reduce the amounts you receive, or even mean that you can’t make a claim. WHAT ARE THE COSTS OF ACCESSING YOUR PENSION? Many pension providers charge a fee for early access to a pension, and there is generally a charge each time you make a withdrawal. This could severely deplete your pension fund, making it expensive and unrealistic financially to repay debts in this way. FINAL SALARY SCHEMES If you have a final salary pension, you might be tempted to transfer your money into a personal pension scheme that gives you access to withdraw cash. This is likely to offer a poor reward in terms of conversion, however, and also may not provide you with sufficient income in retirement. BE CAREFUL ABOUT PENSION RECYCLING The government has introduced legislation to prevent ‘pension recycling’. This situation occurs when someone uses their pension to pay off debt before they retire, with the intention of replacing their pension money whilst still working. Even if you do not deliberately

set out to do this, by withdrawing your pension you could be inadvertently caught out by the pension recycling regulations.

For example, if you: • Withdraw over £30,000 from your pension, and as a result: • Receive £7,500 or more taxfree, and then: • Increase your pension contributions by more than 30%

The rules apply regardless of whether you pay off debt with the money, and can result in the anticipated ‘tax-free’ sums being taxed by up to 70% by the government. The reason why these rules have been introduced is to prevent people benefiting from taking more than one series of tax-free sums from their pensions, and as encouragement to save more for retirement. With so many people now expected to live longer, it can be risky to use your pension to pay off debt. Personal circumstances will dictate whether it’s the right move for you, but it’s crucial that you obtain pension advice from an independent financial adviser before taking any action. You’ll be able to find out the ‘bottom line’ figure once the tax, charges, loss of benefits and other potential deductions have been taken into account, and decide whether or not it’s truly worthwhile.

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Three Types Of Food That Are Poisonous To Your Dog If your dog has ever ingested a poisonous substance, you’ll know the sudden and devastating effect it can have on their health. Unfortunately, three commonly used foods regularly cause serious issues for dogs, often requiring emergency treatment by a vet.

Chocolate Chocolate contains a poisonous substance called theobromine, which is derived from the cocoa plant. Amongst other symptoms it can cause severe vomiting, diarrhoea, high temperature, irregular heart rhythm, and fitting. Dark chocolate contains more theobromine than milk or white chocolate, and it is not unusual for a dog to need veterinary intervention even when a small amount has been consumed. Onions, leeks, chives, garlic and shallots All members of the allium family, these foods can cause anaemia

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in dogs and are poisonous both in their raw and cooked form - even something as innocuous as onion gravy can cause a severe reaction in some dogs. They contain organosulphides which attack the red blood cells over a period of time. After a few days you might notice your dog has an upset stomach, is lethargic, sleepy, or breathing rapidly. Grapes, raisins, currants and sultanas These can all be fatal to your dog, although the dried versions are believed to be more toxic. Some dogs are able to eat these foods with no ill-effects, but others experience serious illness over a period of several days, with vomiting and diarrhoea, and in some cases kidney failure a few days after ingestion. https://www.pdsa.org.uk/taking-care-of-your-pet/ poisons-and-hazards http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/media/605397/ poisons.pdf

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By Ann Haldon

Slug Survival by Pippa Greenwood

Whether your garden is big or small, or you have just a few planters in a back yard or on a balcony, the chances are that slugs will cause you grief. There are about thirty species of slug in the UK and most feed throughout the year, especially after dark and when the soil is wet or moist – and now that spring is here, they’re out in force! However, most slugs actually do little damage to living plants, instead preferring to feast on dead and dying material. Typically it is smaller slugs like the greyish-black keeled slug and the pinkish-beige-grey field slug which are more likely to wreak havoc. With estimates of there being about 200 slugs per average cubic metre of average garden soil, the situation can soon get out of hand. Keeled slugs in particular love to feast below ground, as well as on plants above the soil surface. In no time at all slugs can eat through the base of a young stem, killing the plant in the process, or eat seedlings even before they have had a chance to emerge above the soil surface! Later in the year, they will begin to tunnel into potato tubers and carrots too. They breed quickly and very efficiently, and you’re most likely to spot the clumps of eggs

on the soil surface, beneath flopped foliage and amongst moist organic matter. Each egg is about 1-2mm in diameter and a clear, milky or off-white coloured sphere. So what can you do with these squidgy little menaces? • Go on an evening slug hunt, in particular after it has rained or you have done some watering. • Choose vegetable varieties which have useful resistance to slugs. With potatoes, main crop varieties usually suffer most, so try to grow mainly earlies. Choose varieties such as Charlotte, Kestrel, Sante or Wilja to give a better chance of success. • Encourage natural predators such as hedgehogs, frogs, toads, slow worms and ground beetles. If you keep hens consider letting them clear the ground for you – but obviously only before you start planting and sowing! • Use the Nemaslug nematode control, a treatment I like because it is harmless to everything except slugs. It works swiftly and silently too and, if you’re a potato grower and you drench the soil around the potato plants about six weeks before anticipated harvest, the nematodes soon get to work

and your potatoes should be virtually slug-damage free. Use it to clear a slug-infested raised bed or planter and apply self-adhesive copper tape around the rim of the container to keep the contents slug free. Find out more about Nemaslug and copper tape at www.pippagreenwood.com/ products/protect-your-crops. • Barriers such as crushed shells, wool pellets, soot, pine needles or copperimpregnated fabric can also work well, but may need replacing regularly and results seem to vary. • Traps filled with beer can reduce slug numbers in your garden dramatically. You can buy ready-made traps or make your own using inexpensive plastic beakers plunged into the soil, the rim protruding 1-2cm above the soil surface and filled with a well-flavoured beer. Visit Pippa’s website www. pippagreenwood.com to buy gorgeous UK grown vegetable plants accompanied by weekly advice emails from Pippa, or to peruse the really useful selection of Pippa’s favourite gardening items including SpeedHoes, SpeedWeeders, raised bed kits, Nemaslug and copper tape, pullout EasyTunnels, signed books and lots more besides.

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Relationships This month’s books are all about relationships, from first loves and families to fleeting friendships. Lucky Boy – Shanthi Sekaran Mexican Solimar risks everything to start a new life in America, but as an illegal immigrant she has few rights. When she’s thrown into a detention centre, her son is placed in foster care. Kavya is an American-Indian chef desperate for a child. When she’s given Solimar’s toddler to care for it seems like a dream come true. One boy – two mothers, both of whom will do everything in their power in order to keep him. An emotional rollercoaster of a read, this looks set to become one of this year’s bestsellers. The Lonely Hearts Hotel – Heather O’Neill Pierrot and Rose grow up together in a Montreal orphanage. They bond over a shared love of entertaining people, but go their separate ways as teenagers. Reunited years later, they set out to realise their childhood dream of running their own stage show. Their path isn’t an easy one, however. They both have demons to face, and Rose’s wants her dead. A highly entertaining read, with beautiful, lyrical prose and characters you’ll be rooting for from the beginning.

A Big Dose of Lucky (Secrets) – Marthe Jocelyn When the Canadian orphanage they live in burns down in 1964, seven teenage girls set out to discover the secrets of their pasts. Seven authors have each chosen one girl’s story to write. The result is the Secrets series. In A Big Dose of Lucky, Malou heads to a small town in Ontario, hoping to find her birth parents. Malou is mixed race, shy and desperate to fit in. The truth of her birth may give her the family she craves, even if it’s not the one she imagined. An enjoyable read that will leave you eager to read the rest of the series. A Gentleman in Moscow – Amor Towles The gentleman of the title is Count Alexander Rostov. Following the Russian Revolution, the Count is sentenced to house (or in this case, hotel) arrest, indefinitely. Given work as a waiter in the hotel restaurant, he forges close friendships with some of the other inhabitants. While his view is mainly confined to what he can see out of his tiny window, Rostov is able to observe and ruminate on a tumultuous Russia over the course of four decades. You’ll savour every word.

My Sweet Revenge – Jane Fallon When Paula finds out her husband is having an affair, she decides to win him back – so that she can be the one who breaks the marriage up. She befriends his mistress, Saskia, and sets out on a mission to lose weight, get fit and become the woman he wants. Paula recruits Saskia’s husband, Josh, to help and together they set out to make the cheaters’ lives a misery. An easy read that’s perfect for lazy sunny afternoons. See You in the Cosmos – Jack Cheng 11 year old Alex loves everything to do with space. So he builds a rocket and sets off for a rocket festival in Mexico. His plan is to launch his rocket into space, attached to an iPod on which Alex is recording his thoughts and feelings about his family and the people he meets on his journey. While it’s been catalogued as a children’s book, See You in the Cosmos definitely has crossover appeal. Fresh, imaginative and full of energy, this is perfect for fans of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

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Home & Interiors A Home With Character

By Katherine Sorrell

an extent, or consider replacing them with reclaimed boards that match the style of your home. Homes built between the late 19th century and the middle of the 20th often feature colourful, patterned geometric or encaustic tiles, generally along the hallway and garden path. Even if they are discoloured or damaged they should be repairable, and with the right specialist the results will be dramatic.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more to interior style than eye-catching accessories. Consider introducing an appealing sense of charm and character with these interesting ideas. Is your home lacking in an indefinable something? Has it lost its period features? Would it benefit from some appealing detailing, the restoration of authenticity or some aids to functionality? Sometimes it is worth considering some more architectural alterations, which donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t necessarily have to cost a fortune. Here are a few suggestions. Improve your floors If you have original timber boards in good condition beneath your floor coverings, then sanding them back, staining and/or oiling them is a relatively straightforward procedure for a competent DIYer; alternatively, employ a professional. Boards in poor condition can be renovated to

Think about mouldings From skirting to ceiling roses, door surrounds to dados, mouldings contribute enormously to the overall look of a home. Research carefully, to ensure they correspond in scale and design to the age and style of your architecture. Modern replicas are often available, but sometimes going to a specialist is necessary and this is not cheap. Ease of alteration depends on your circumstances but this is definitely a project to bear in mind when considering renovation work. What about woodwork? In living rooms lacking storage, build across the recesses either side of the fireplace, with cupboards below and display shelving above. The same goes for alcove shelving elsewhere, window seats, wardrobes and other forms of built-in joinery. Consider these additions carefully, so that they complement your home in terms of scale and detailing. And, plan to remove and replace completely inappropriate builtin storage or seating when possible. Replacing

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badly designed interior doors with beautiful ones is a major enhancement. In a period home you might seek out reclaimed examples or find well-made reproductions; also, decide whether to paint them or, conversely, strip them.

Panelling can enhance a room or hallway and comes in a wide variety of styles, from Jacobean to contemporary, and is relatively easy to fit. Get the lighting right You can improve inadequate or imbalanced built in lighting or out of character fittings: either discreetly with minimal downlighters in the ceiling, simple wall lights or versatile LED strips - or go for full-on drama with huge, eye-catching chandeliers.

All in the details Small details like cupboard knobs, door and window furniture, light switches, plug sockets and even the humble pull cord can all make a difference. Cheap plastic light switches can be swapped for upmarket ones which are lovely to look at and pleasant to touch. The same goes for door and window furniture: think, for example, how different your front door would look with a gorgeous, matching set of letterbox, bell and numbers.

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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.

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. GLITZ LIT READING GROUP

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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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LIBRARY INFORMATION

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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Health

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These Boots (and Bodies) Are Made for Walking summer is enough to keep vitamin D levels high.

May is National Walking Month. Yes; sadly, simple old walking needs promoting. Many of us walk far less than previous generations did, yet walking is great for our health and brings other benefits, too. THE HEALTH BENEFITS Walking as exercise shouldn’t be underrated. Regular walking is proven to reduce the risk of stroke, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, asthma, obesity and some cancers, and helps maintain musculoskeletal health. On average, walking 10,000 steps burns 400kcal a day. Walking can also lift your mood and reduce stress, anxiety and depression. Countryside walks also offer nature, tranquillity and fresh air. While our skin and eyes do need protection from unhealthy UV exposure, some UV light is essential for good health. The UV light we absorb while walking can alleviate depression, help to regulate our body clock and stimulate Vitamin D production. Vitamin D boosts immunity, aids blood cell formation and helps us absorb calcium and phosphorous, necessary for healthy bones and teeth. The World Health Organisation says 5 to 15 minutes of casual sun exposure of hands, face and arms 2 to 3 times a week during

OTHER BENEFITS OF WALKING Accessibility: Walking can be done anytime, anywhere; as part of an everyday journey to school, work or activities, or a special trip. You’re not obviously ‘exercising’, which may reduce any self-consciousness. Social: You can walk with a family member or friend, allowing you quality time together. You may meet other people while walking or choose to join a walking group or health walk (see links below). Environmental: Every time we walk to work, school, shops or activities instead of using transport, we reduce pollution and congestion, helping the environment and improving everyone’s health and safety both now and in the future. Financial: Simple, level walks require no special clothes or equipment. It’s free exercise that can reduce travel costs, too.

WALKING DOS AND DON’TS DO wear comfortable, weatherappropriate clothes and footwear. Any comfy footwear and your usual clothes are fine for walking around streets or parks, but you’ll need proper walking boots if walking in rural or hilly areas and waterproofs for bad weather. In warmer weather, remember a sun hat and sunglasses (your eyes can be damaged by the sun’s UV rays just as your skin can). Apply sun cream before and during your walk.

DO be prepared and safe. Ensure you take a drink and a snack, especially on hot days and long or more rural walks. Know where you’re going and how long it will take (and consider telling someone). Know what weather to expect and don’t play music too loudly - be aware of what’s happening around you. DON’T ignore pain from footwear. Head back. Blisters can quickly become agonising. DON’T ignore weather warnings or advice from walking guides, whether written or human, and leave long or challenging hikes until you’re fitter and more experienced. WALKING ROUTES AND GROUPS

www.livingstreets.org.uk – a charity site with a wealth of useful links and information. www.walkinginengland. co.uk - thousands of free downloadable walks.

www.walk4life.info - find routes, organised walks and walking groups.

www.walkingforhealth.org. uk - a popular scheme offering 1,800+ free, short walks every week. Search for those near you. www.nationaltrail.co.uk helping you find great walks in England and Wales, whether you want a day out, a good icecream, a short walk or a 630mile adventure. www.ramblers.org.uk - a charity protecting footpaths, promoting walking and organising walking groups.

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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”.

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Morningside Manor Nursing Home 41a Balcarres Street, Morningside, Edinburgh EH10 5JG morningside@lindemann.healthcare

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 Road, 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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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

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. 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.

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WHAT'S ON FUNDRAISING PLANT SALE - WATER OF LEITH

OXGANGS PRIMARY SCHOOL – MAY FAIR

Saturday 6th May (All Day). Doors open at 10am at the Visitor Centre – Admission £0.50p

Saturday 27th May 10am to 1pm. Oxgangs Primary School - 60 Oxgangs Road North, Edinburgh EH13 9DS

FIRRHILL HIGH SCHOOL PTA QUIZ NIGHT

Saturday 6th May at 7.30pm – Tickets cost £10 (includes Baked Potato). Colinton Bowling Club, 49a Redford Road, Edinburgh EH13 0AB COLINTON COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING (AGM)

Come along to the Annual General Meeting of the Community Council. Tuesday 9th May, 7:30 pm 9:30 pm - Colinton Bowling Club (Red Room) THE SCOTTISH KENNEL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP DOG SHOW

Friday 19th – Sunday 21st May at The Royal Highland Centre, Ingilston EH28 8NB. Entry prices start from £5.00 to £12.00 for a family ticket of 4 (2adults & 2 children). For further information and to book call 0131 335 6200 - Car Parking £5.00 per car per day.

EDINBURGH GUILD OF WEAVERS, SPINNERS & DYERS

Come along to our Open Day on 20th May from 11am to 3pm at Craiglockhart Parish Church, Edinburgh EH14 1HS. Fibre Crafts Come and Try/ Demos/Exhibition/Scrap Store/Tea & Cake - FREE ENTRY. For more information on this event visit www.ewsd.org.uk. BIDE & BLETHER LUNCH CLUB

Every Wednesday at Oxgangs Neighbourhood Centre, 71 Firrhill Drive, Edinburgh EH13 9EU from 1.30pm to 3pm - starting from 7th June call us today to book your place on Tel: 0131 466 0678. TRY BOWLS 'OPEN DAY'

Colinton Bowling Club, 49a Colinton Road on Saturday 6th May. All ages welcome, bring your friends. Refreshments available.

The Marie Curie Hospice presents

SATURDAY 20 MAY 2017 11A.M. TO 1P.M. Tombola, home baking, kids’ activities, crafts, raffle and more! Saturday 1st July 2017 Marie Curie Hospice, 45 Frogston Road West, EH10 7DR 2pm til 4pm

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alpacas & live music by Muckle Flugga!

REFRESHMENTS

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£1 entry (kids go free!)

Donations of new goods and items for the tombola gratefully received at the Hospice from 12th June. Donations of home baking received from 30th June, or on the day.

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Recipes/Food Notes

Camembert & Red Pepper Tarts Makes 4

Ready in 45 minutes

A really quick and easy snack, starter or light supper dish made with just five ingredients.

Ingredients: • 2 large red peppers, deseeded and cut into strips • 1 tbsp olive oil • 250g puff pastry • 150g Camembert cheese, thinly sliced • 150g bag rocket and watercress salad

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Preheat the oven to 220C, 200C Fan, Gas Mark 7. Place the pepper strips in a shallow roasting tin. Drizzle over the olive oil and roast for 15 minutes until just tender. Leave to cool. Roll the pastry out on a lightly floured surface to a rough square shape the thickness of a pound coin. Trim with a sharp knife to make a 26cm square. Cut into 4 x 13cm squares. Place the squares of pastry on a baking sheet lined with baking paper. With the tip of the knife, score a border in each pastry square about 1cm in from the outer edge. Top each pastry square with some of the roasted pepper strips and cheese slices. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the pastry is risen and golden and the cheese has melted. Serve warm with the salad leaves.

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PUZZLE & QUIZ

Days of the Week 1. If Monday's child is fair of face, which day's child has "far to go"? 2. What is the only word in the English language that is an anagram of one of the seven days of the week? 3. Shrove Tuesday occurs how many days before Easter Sunday? 4. In a well known 1873 novel, which literary character realises he has won a bet that he thought he had lost when he finds out that what he thinks is a Sunday is actually a Saturday? 5. What was the name of the sequel to the film Saturday Night Fever? 6. Since 1935, every General Election in the UK has been held on which day of the week? 7. The term "Mardi Gras" translates from French as what?... a) Big Monday; b) Fat Tuesday; or c) Lazy Wednesday? 8. On what day of the week did the September 11 terrorist attacks of 2001 take place? 9. Who played Wednesday Addams in the 1991 film The Addams Family? 10. In 1979, what became the first UK number one hit single to have a day of the week in the title?

LAST MONTHS SOLUTION Awards and Prizes 1. Originally receiving the most votes, which dog was removed as a candidate for the first ever Best Actor Oscar after the Academy wanted to have a human actor win the award so they would appear more serious? Rin Tin Tin 2. Which London art museum hosts the annual Turner Prize exhibition? Tate Britain

that, according to an analysis of the Oxford English Corpus of over one billion words, are the first, second and third most commonly used nouns in the English language? Time Person of the Year 6. O n which game show were a chequebook and pen awarded as a booby prize? Blankety Blank

7. W inning in 1966, who was the first footballer to win the BBC 3. The Man of Steel award is given Overseas Sports Personality of annually to the player voted best the Year award? Eusebio in which sport? Rugby League 8. A fter winning the Nobel Prize for 4. Who was the first woman to win Literature in 2016, Bob Dylan a Nobel Prize? Marie Curie became only the second person to have won both an Oscar and 5. Which annual award has a a Nobel Prize. Born in Dublin name containing three nouns

in 1856, who was the first? George Bernard Shaw (winning the Nobel Prize for Literature and an Oscar for Adapted Screenplay for Pygmalion) 9. What is the maximum individual prize in a monthly premium bonds draw? One million pounds 10. Sometimes referred to as the animals' Victoria Cross, the Dickin Medal was established in 1943 and was awarded 54 times to honour actions during World War Two. What type of animals were honoured more than any other, with 32 awards in total? Pigeons

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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 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

ARIEL & SATELLITE SERVICES Kinnear Aerials Douglas S Mackay

9 12

BUILDING SERVICES Worlds End Roofing & Building J M Builders

14 19

CURTAINS & BLINDS James Erskine Portobello Blinds

33 21

CHIROPODIST/PODIATRIST Colinton Chiropody

COMPUTER HELP/REPAIRS Colinton PC Solutions Capital PC Repairs

11 26

DRIVEWAY CLEANING M G Décor Pressure Washing

ELECTRICIAN D Sykes Electrical Ltd Bryter Electrical Ltd

13 27

FISH MERCHANT/SUPPLIER Marc Horsburgh

GARDEN FURNITURE Champfleurie Estate

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL ADVISORS Torphin Associates Ltd

JOINERY SMC Joinery

MSP Gordon MacDonald

NURSERY Colinton Private Nursery

OVEN CLEANING The Clean Team

PAINTING & DECORATING Ian Hodgson & Co MG Décor Heritage Decorators

7 19 21

PET WALKING SERVICES Walkin 'n' Woofin

PLAYGROUP Stable Room Playgroup

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11 12

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7 17 17 17 39

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14 33 34/35

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4 33

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12 19

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