April 2013

April 2013

tHe Dell Directory

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Welcome to APRIL 2013 Welcome to the April issue of The Dell Directory.

Hope you all had a lovely Easter Break just wish the weather was a little warmer!

At this time of the year there are lots of outdoor events happening in April take a look at the What’s On Pages there is something to keep everyone active.

There are some interesting local articles, news from Torphin Hill Golf Club and Colinton Bowling Club please take a read through the magazine they may be of some interest.

I would like to congratulate Ms Louise Stobie who has won a £35.00 hair voucher from Kim O’Donnell Hairdressing back in February. Also please accept my apologies for not mentioning this in the March intro last month. Congratulations to Ms Paulene Grant who wins a £20.00 cinema voucher for Cineworld winner of the March prize crossword.

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

Ann, Editor Why not visit our website www.thedelldirectory.co.uk or if you would like to advertise Tel: 07843 449 441 or Email: ann@thedelldirectory.co.uk

contents Gardening: Grow Your Own Veg

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Cleaning: Clean and Fresh

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Beatuy: Pucker Up

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What’s On

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Clubs & Classes

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Top 5 Money Saving Apps

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Book Review: We are family

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Life List

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Colinton Bowling Club

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Recipe: Spiced Rack of Lamb

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Prize Crossword

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MSP’s Report

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Torphin Hill Golf Club

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Index 46

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.

Whilst every care is taken to ensure accuracy, the publisher cannot accept responsible for loss, damage oromission caused by error in the printing of an advertisement. The Dell Directory does not endorse any advertising material that appears in this publication. Adverts are accepted on the understanding that descriptions of goods and services are fair and accurate. All material is accepted for publication on the understanding that it is copyright free.

The Dell Directory accepts no liability for any subsequent copyright issues. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the consent of the publisher. Publisher: The Dell Directory. Editor: Ann Brydon. Please think of the environment when you have finished reading the magazine and recycle.

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Colinton Private Nursery for children aged 3 months to 5 years Government funded pre–school places available.

Open Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm Part and full-time places available Experienced and Qualified staff Private garden and secure outdoor play area, well equiped to provide a stimulating and play learning environment For further information or to arrange a visit please telephone Judith McGuigan on 0131 477 7330 We also have nurseries in Colinton Village & Grange please contact...

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Grow Your Own Veg As the new gardening year is upon us, why not have a go at growing your own veg because it doesn’t need to be difficult and has the potential to be one of the most productive and fun things you’ve ever done.

by Pippa Greenwood Home grown food tastes better, uses little if any air miles, can save you a packet and is enormously rewarding because you’re getting the top end of the market produce. Remember to grow what you like and what your garden can grow well - this may take some experimenting, but don’t be afraid to admit that some things are trickier than others in your plot.

If you’re an organic gardener or you simply want to produce pesticide free vegetables, you might need to spend more time thinking about what to grow and how you can best nurture it so that pests, diseases and other problems take a back seat. *Seed and plant catalogues are now more likely to let you know which varieties are relatively pest or disease resistant. *You can also encourage some of the naturally occurring insects that parasite or predate upon the garden pests, or bigger animals such as frogs, toads, hedgehogs and many birds. Insects include: Ladybirds: The larvae and the adults both consume huge numbers of aphids.

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Lacewings: The young or larvae are brilliant predators, eating mainly aphids, but also eating other pests such as thrips and eggs of moths.

Hoverflies: The soft-bodied yellowy grey larvae are great aphid eaters, a single one eating up to fifty in a day, nearing 1,000 in its lifetime.

Ground beetles: Often seen scuttling off at speed when you move pots, low-growing plants or loose slabs, they are mostly black and often shiny and are brilliant predators of many pests including slugs, vineweevils and some insect eggs.

Solitary wasps: Some feed their larvae on aphids, weevils and other insects.

Some of these may already be in your garden, but by growing some suitable plants you can really build up their numbers. On the whole the simple, non-double varieties are the most insect friendly, so try some of these: *Phacelia: A hardy annual with bluish perfumed flowers, perfect for direct sowing. *Limnanthes douglasii (the poached egg plant): This yellow and white flowered hardy annual is loved by hoverflies.

*Eschscholzia (the Californian poppy): This pretty yellow, orange and cream flowered plant can be direct sown and thrives in sunny well-drained sites. *Iberis (candytufts): One of the easiest hardy annuals, it has readily available pollen and nectar, perfect for many beneficial insects.

The rewards are plentiful - a regular supply of superbly tasty vegetables, picked when ripened to perfection (not just to make them last longer on the supermarket shelf), gathered as and when you need them and in the quantities you need (cutting down on wastage) plus you can choose the varieties you find tastiest.

Why not grow some great vegetables in 2013? Go to www. pippagreenwood.com and sign up for ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ – choose from a fantastic selection of vegetables sent to you at just the right time for planting and each week you receive an email from her telling you all you need to know to ensure great results.

You can also sign up for Pippa’s newsletter and receive a free e-book on organic gardening, and buy a hand-picked selection of garden products.

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In these financially difficult times, why not take the opportunity to enhance your current property and add value?

As local architects, we pride ourselves on our professional but friendly services for all sizes of residential and commercial projects, be them refurbishments, alterations, extentions or new-build.

Why not drop-in to our studio to informally discuss your project with no obligation?

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To get your property questions answered, call for a FREE consultation from your local Solicitor-Estate Agents.

Call Stewart Black on 07771 757 911 or 0131 516 2666 (24hr voicemail)

Wednesday Morning Exercise at St Cuthbert's Church Hall, Colinton

9.30 - 10.30am - Pilates 10.30 - 11.15am - Seated Exercise Contact Judi on 0771 683 0905 or judithrintoulpilates@hotmail.com

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Clean and Fresh Clear the clutter, sort your stuff and make everything in your home spick and span – your home will feel revitalised, and so will you, says Katherine Sorrell Are you closer to being the goddess of grime than the queen of clean? Spring sunshine means that it’s the ideal time to don your apron, snap on your Marigolds and refresh your home from top to bottom.

If you really can’t bear the thought of tackling every room at once, you could spend perhaps an hour a week or else tackle one room at a time until your home feels truly transformed.

So, where should you begin?

The obvious place is with a good, old-fashioned tidy up, paying attention to all your tables, shelves, floors and other surfaces, inside kitchen and bathroom cupboards, bedroom wardrobes and chests of drawers.

Once you have cleared the space, you are almost ready to begin. But not quite. Make a list of what needs doing (this may be rather time-consuming, but will be worth it in the end) and allocate some time for each chore. Then dig out appropriate clothing. What to wear will depend on the task at hand, but should include an old shirt and trousers, and could also mean rubber gloves, sturdy shoes, an apron and a dust mask or safety goggles.

Next, assemble your equipment – from brooms and scrubbing brushes to

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buckets and cloths. Having it ready beforehand will save time and effort later. Lastly, find the cleaning products you’ll require, including an all-purpose household cleaner, washing-up liquid, furniture polish, non-chlorine bleach, anti-mildew tile and bath cleaner and window cleaner.

Store them in a heavy-duty caddy with a handle.

At last you’re ready, so refer back to your list of what needs doing – you’ll see it divides into five main areas: vacuuming, dusting, mopping/scrubbing, washing and wiping, and polishing as well as room specific tasks, such as turning mattresses, spot-cleaning upholstery, cleaning the oven, defrosting the fridge, descaling the shower head and beating rugs. You could also sort out those less frequently required jobs such as steam-cleaning the carpets or having the chimney swept.

Before you embark, bear in mind the basic principles of cleaning: work from top to bottom (dust the light fitting before polishing the table beneath) and tackle dry before wet (vacuum before mopping, obviously). Try to be organised, whether you work one room at a time or one task at a time. With a little forethought, preparation and organisation, spring cleaning

can be a rewarding activity that will restore your home to its rightful place as a peaceful haven that is well-kept, tidy and gleamingly, squeaky clean,

by Katherine Sorrell IMAGES: Personalised enamel bucket, £37.75, Jonny’s Sister (01935 873186; jonnyssister.co.uk).

Retro pink rose washing up gloves, £4.95, Dotcomgiftshop (0780 1976146; dotcomgiftshop.com)

FIVE OLD-FASHIONED CLEANING TIPS • Polish chrome taps with

vinegar, a little baking soda on a damp cloth or a gentle rub of white toothpaste • To dust carved wooden furniture, put a dab of furniture cream on a damp cloth, and hold it over the bristles of a soft toothbrush – you will be able to work your way into all the cracks and crevices • De-grease a vinyl floor (under the oven, for example) by rubbing with a halved lemon, then mop with an all-purpose cleaner • Spot-clean upholstery by gently rubbing in a little foamy shaving cream and removing with a clean, damp cloth • Beat a rug by hanging it over a washing line and using a tennis racket

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Beauty

Pucker Up - Make-Up Tricks for Kissable Lips of the bottom lip with the same light movements, and soften by lightly blending with your finger.

Complete with Colour It’s best to choose a natural shade of lip colour for two reasons: firstly, light and bright hues look youthful and secondly they make the lips appear fuller, unlike dark shades which have the opposite effect.

Image courtesy of Clinique

Soft, plump, kissable lips are guaranteed to get you noticed - but if mother nature hasn’t blessed you with them, don’t despair, because we’ve compiled a clever guide that will help you to fake a full-on pout.

Line Up Although lip pencil probably isn’t high up on your shopping list of beauty must-haves, when used correctly it can be an essential tool. It allows you to shape and define your lips, and helps to stop your lipstick from ‘bleeding’.

Soften Up Before you even think about applying lipstick to your lips, it’s essential to spend a bit of time creating the right base for your product.

Choosing a neutral and natural shade of lip liner is key for creating a modern look.

Exfoliation is key in keeping your lips looking luscious as well as smooth and free of flakes, so it’s important to do this once a week.

Start by applying a generous amount of lip balm to your lips to soften them, and then gently remove the top layer of skin using a soft wash cloth or toothbrush, in circular motions.

Smother your lips in balm every night so that they are super soft for the next morning, when you apply your make-up.

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Lining just outside the coloured part of your lips provides the fullest effect. Many women don’t do this, and tend to line inside the lip line, but this makes your lips appear thinner because the natural lip line generally extends further than the coloured part of your lips.

Be sure to choose a soft lip liner and ‘round off’ the tip by smudging it on the back of your hand a few times - a sharpened point will look unnatural and harsh - before you apply.

Define your ‘cupid’s bow’ by drawing a V in the centre curve of your top lip, bring the line round and down using soft feathery strokes. Line the curve

Use a lip brush to paint the product onto your lips for a neat and even application ensure that you take the colour right up to your lip liner line.

Get The Gloss Lip gloss is every girl’s best friend because it offers a lovely finish to otherwise dull lipsticks and can modernise your entire make-up look.

Apply a shimmery gloss to the centre of your lips and blend gradually outwards to make your lips look really full.

And, if you really want to make an impression with your pout, try one of the plumping glosses that are on the market. Using menthol, cinnamon or even chilli as active ingredients, these lip glosses create a mild irritation on contact with the lips causing them to temporarily increase in size.

The tingling sensation lets you know it’s working and the results last for a few hours, so to keep the look you’ll need to re-apply regularly.

By Helen Taylor

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• Specialists in cutting, colouring, hair up and bridal hair • A caring and friendly highly trained team that go that extra mile • With soothing colours and a tailored lighting system our newly built bespoke salon you will help you feel relaxed • 40 minute appointment times • FREE client Consultations • Gift vouchers available

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WHAT’S ON

HERE THERE AND EVERYWHERE! Easter has been and gone but fear not a variety of events, festivals and day trips are on offer this April and early May. Keep yourself busy and work off that chocolate!

ON YOUR DOORSTEP

close to home

Colinton Garden Club- AGM and members Spring bulbs and flowers display.

22nd April. 8pm. Dreghorn Loan Church Hall.

Scottish Storytelling Centre- Free Children’s Storytelling Sat 13th April 10.30am , 11.30am 1.30pm, 2.30pm. www.storytellingday.eventbrite.co.uk Heroic puffins, grumpy pandas and Loch Ness monsters are just some of the colourful characters you’ll meet at these free story telling sessions for 3-6 years old ( must be accompanied by an adult).

Colinton Amenity Association 23rd April. Open Meeting. Meet the committee and have your say about developments in the area. 7.30pm Colinton Bowling Club.

Eric Liddell Centre Craft & Food Fair 27th April - 10am-4pm. 15 Morningside Road.

Focusing on the talents of local food producers and crafts people, producing hand made items. Stall holders include jewellers, candle makers, wood turners, card designers, toy makers.

Polwarth Nearly New Sale 27th April 11am- 1pm. Polwarth Church, Polwarth Terrace.

Over 5000 items for sale. Kids clothes, maternity wear, nursery equipment, toys and the list goes on!

Water of Leith Visitor Centre Plant Sale Sat 4th May. Doors open at 10am.

Visit the now famous annual plant sale and pick up a bargain. 50p admission donation. Also Water of Leith Clean-up. Sun 28th April Spylaw Park 2pm.

Colinton Dell Walk- DIY walk- independent any time of the day.

As mentioned on the Woodland Trust www.visitwoods.org.uk.

“A steep sided gorge & wildlife refuge that includes mature & ancient mixed woodland. Walkways and a cycle path pass the ruined Redhall Mill & Kate’s Mill, the source of paper for Bank of Scotland’s 1st banknote (apparently!)A real gem.”

Upstairs /Downstairs Lauriston Castle 15th April 10.30am-12.30pm.

Ever wondered what it would be like to live in the Edwardian era? Come and make biscuits and lemonade in the kitchen and then dress up as Lord and Lady of the manor! £4 per adult/ child. Tel 0131 529-3963 Trad Fest Edinburgh 24th April - 6th May 7.30pm- 11pm.

Tradfest is a new festival celebrating the arts of tradition at local, national and international levels. Including song, story, arts and crafts, music and dance.

Various venues: web: scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk/tradfest/tradfest Tel: 0131 228 1155 SPIN Roller Disco- Corn Exchange 27th April.

The ultimate roller disco experience. Family session 3pm- 5pm. Over 18’s disco 7pm- 11pm. Tickets £5-£12. visit :ece.ticketabc.com/venues/ece Beltane Fire Festival Monday 30th April. 9.30pm Calton Hill.

Celebrate the start of the summer. Witness this spectacular revival of the ancient Celtic fertility festival in the heart of the Scottish capital.

Tickets £7.00-£10.00. More information beltanefiresociety.wordpress.com

Spring Fair - Davidson House Sat 20th April. 2.30-4pm.

Cd’s, Books, Baking, Gifts & Toys, 266 Colinton Road. Admission £2.00

Sporting Talent Day- Fettes College Fri 3rd May. Free event for talented boys and girls of 10 and 11 years to come and learn some new sporting skills and get involved in competitive group activities. Email g.gray@fettes.com

Colinton Amateur Orchestra Society Performance Symphony no 6 by Dvorak and Beethoven Piano Concerto no 4 with the soloist Anna Mavromatidi Date: Sunday 12 May Time: 7.30 pm Venue: Polwarth Parish Church. Tickets: £6 (£3 students) available at the door Contact secretary@colintonorchestra.org.uk

Bank Of Scotland Imaginate Festival 6th-13th May. The largest performing arts festival for children and young people in the UK, a unique opportunity for school children to see the best children’s theatre the world has to offer.

More information: www.imaginate.org.uk/FESTIVAL/

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CLUBS & CLASSES EXERCISE & FITNESS AND CHILDRENS GROUPS Colinton Tennis Lawn Association 10 Westgarth Avenue.

Tel: 0131 476 0996 or 07989 437059 Colinton Bowling Club.

49a Redford Road. Contact: 0131 441 2964 Colinton Mains Bowling Club 221 Oxgangs Road North (next to Colinton Mains Park).

Outdoor bowling, adults and juniors (age 9-16), April-September. Dominoes and Whist off-season.

Contact: 0131-477 4400

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

Contact: 0131 441 6643.

Colinton Local History Society Meets 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at 8pm.

Amusing and Educational Speaker Programme.

Location: Dreghorn Loan Hall Contact: Derek Douglas: 0131 441 3335 Colinton Community Conservation Trust A registered charity aiming to preserve the natural and cultural heritage in and around Colinton.

For membership details write to the Treasurer.

42 Pentland Avenue EH13 OHY

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

Contact: Archie Clark on 0131 449 4703.

Location: St Cuthberts Church Hall. Westgarth Av.

Colinton Literary Society The “Lit” meet Wednesdays (Oct-Mar) at 8pm.

Location: Dreghorn Loan Hall Contact: Ann-Marie West 0131 446 0150

Scottish Dancing Alternate Thursdays. 7.45pm- 9.15pm Sept- March Contact: Ann Dean on 0131 441 3729.

Location: St Cuthberts Church Hall. Westgarth Av.

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

Jolly Babies (up to 14mths) & Music with Mummy (14mths-3 yrs) Pentland Community Centre Mondays (JBs) 1pm, (MwM) 1.40pm. Book places.

Tel 07971 045384. musicwithrachel@btinternet.com

The Colinton Merchiston Choir £25.00 for a years subscription. Tel 0131 312 2200.

Email admin@colintonchoir.org

Colinton & Oxgangs libraries

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

Colinton Library – Tel: 0131 529 5603

Zumba Fitness Classes Sun 10.30am and Thurs 9.30am. Dreghorn Loan Hall.

Further details: www.progressfitness.co.uk

Teenage Book Club For S1-S3 will be held on the first Tuesday of the month 4pm-4.45pm

Freestyle Fitness Yoga Classes Sun 11.40am Dreghorn Loan Hall.

Tues 9.30am in St Cuthbert’s Church Hall.

Further details: www.progressfitness.co.uk

Social, Local Interest & Other Friendly Bridge Colinton Cottage Homes. Every Tuesday. 2-4pm.

Tel 0131 4412962

Colinton Library Refurbishment Colinton Library Refurbishment Is Due To Be Completed

By Early April- Please Phone And Check In Advance For All Activities.

Book Club Last Tuesday of every month 2-3pm.

Last Wednesday of every month 6.30-7.30pm Learn Ebay Wed 6.30pm- 7.30pm Chatterbooks 8-10yrs. 3rd Tues of Month 3.45pm-4.45pm Childrens Arts & Crafts Last Friday of the month 2.30pm- 3.30pm 0-3 years Tuesdays 2.15-2.45pm & Fridays 10.30am-11am.

Oxgangs Library – Tel: 0131 529 5549

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

Chatterbooks 8-11yrs. 1st Mon of Month 4pm-5pm

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

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

Book Group 1st Wed of every month 10.15am- 11.00am, 6.30pm-7.30pm

Share a Story Children 2-5 years. Wed 10.30- 11.00am Childrens Arts and Crafts Friday 2.30-3.30pm Book Bug! 0-3 yrs. Fridays 11.00am & 11.30am.

Yap &Yarn Every Tuesday 10.30-12.00. Phone for dates.

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Weatherproof have been providing roofing services in and around the Edinburgh area for many years and between them, our tradesmen have more than 30 years’ experience.

When approaching a project Weatherproof does so in a highly professional manner, employing only the most experienced tradesmen and with a determination to always produce quality work that is fully guaranteed and something you will be proud of for years to come.

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“We would like to say what a great job Weatherproof did when they re-harled the back of our house. Whenever we had a question or decision to make they were very helpful in informing us of our options and giving us the benefit of their experience.

For what is obviously a very messy job they took great care to keep the site and house as clean as possible. They also coped brilliantly with the difficulties of access to the site.

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Skype | www.skype.com | Free These days, Skype is practically a household name but many overlook the mobile version of this brilliant Internet telephony software as a supremely useful money-saving tool.

Encourage everybody you know to download Skype on their mobile device and you have suddenly significantly reduced the chances of ever using up all of your free minutes. For those of you who find yourselves with £10-£50 (or more) in excess fees, this simple app could save you hundreds in the long run.

Your Top 5 Money Saving Apps The mobile application market represents a cultural shift for the human race. Smartphones are now the ultimate universal digital Swiss Army Knife for every possible facet of our lives and a broad cross section of money-saving utility is now in your pocket. We’re going to take a look at some of the best moneysaving apps available for both Apple and Android devices.

Voucher Cloud | http://www. vouchercloud.com | Free Most people are familiar with the idea that we’re now in a digital era of cutting coupons. Voucher Cloud is an app for all of the best digital offers. Firing it up will find you everything from free five-day passes to your local gym to discounts on driving lessons and reduced prices in restaurants. It’s worth taking the time to sit down and check the T&Cs so you know exactly what it is you’re signing up for. Spending a little time being thorough on the small print however will save you hundreds of pounds per year.

RedLaser Barcode Scanner | http://redlaser.com | Free Ever found yourself in a shop whereby the little voice in your head is asking you whether you might find the item cheaper on the Internet or just round the corner? All that’s needed to answer the question is your smartphone device and a Wi-Fi or mobile Internet connection.

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the on-board camera and it will recognise the item and then cross reference prices with department stores, a vast array of websites, including Ebay, and even local stores. It’s worth noting that the latter feature works best in larger towns and cities.

It’s practically impossible to scan a barcode which is not recognised by this incredible app so scout for bargains and save money.

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The Direct Debit Control Centre helps you keep on top of when your direct debits are leaving your account via its early warning system. It will save you money and give you peace of mind. iXpenseIt | http://www. fyimobileware.com | £2.99 So, what will you do with all this money saved? One small but wise investment would be to buy an app that helps you stay on top of your expenditure and few are better than iXpenseIt. There’s a lite version which can be downloaded for free so you can try before you buy. This is as good as mobile money management software gets and the app has won several awards including one from CNN Money Magazine. You’ll receive pocket-sized help with managing all the different budgets in your life whether business or personal and all that’s required is a little patience adding incomes and expenditures as they occur.

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My Family and Other Animals: Gerald Durrell Eccentric but enchanting, Durrell recalls his blissful childhood growing up on a Greek Island. Scorpions and snakes abound, as well as colourful characters and the all-round air of plain bonkersmadness that we associate with family life. Chaotic and hypnotic, this book is hugely funny and hasn’t lost any of its appeal over the years.

Little Women: Louisa May Alcott Never were there such devoted sisters…until you add domestic turmoil, death and boys into the mix. Amy, Beth, Jo and Meg are the March sisters growing up during the Civil War era. Jo doesn’t want to cut her hair off and Meg doesn’t want to be a governess, but you have to admit that Beth comes off worst! It’s an all-American classic and is a definite mustread for any teenage girl, whether you have sisters or not.

The Awakening: Kate Chopin This is the hopeless tale of New Orleans housewife Edna Pontellier who struggles like a caged bird, batting against the bars and confines of domesticity. There was little empathy for the character when the book was first

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For kids, April means the Easter holidays. Time for enforced fun, ill-fated camping trips and long drives squished in the back of the car, with your siblings breathing in your face. We’ve picked some of the best books about family life and how to survive. Two weeks off…are we there yet?

published and certainly she can be read as a very selfish protagonist, but subsequent generations have come to recognise Edna’s plight, her need for a sensuous relationship and ultimately, her freedom.

Everybody Jam: Ali Lewis The Dawson family is used to harsh climates and tough situations: they run a cattle station in Australia’s Northern Territory. Plagued by drought, this year’s ‘muster’ will be another battle with the elements. But there’s more to contend with than the outdoors this year. Eldest son Jonny has been killed but no one talks about it, 14 year old Sissy is pregnant after ‘rooting’ with an Aboriginal lad and there’s a new Pommie house girl who can’t even make toast.

Told through the eyes of 13 year old Danny, it’s a story of a strong clan who overcome adversity and survive, way out in the outback.

The Red House: Mark Haddon How do siblings become total strangers? Brought together by the death of their mother, Angela and her brother Richard have only really communicated through phone calls for the last decade or so. Now Richard has invited Angela and her growing brood to spend a week

with them in deepest darkest Wales. The book flits between characters but once you’re into the rhythm of how these two families tick, it’s a great read that’s full of sibling-rivalry, trips and falls down memory lane and getting to know each other all over again.

We Need to Talk About Kevin: Lionel Shriver This is the shocking and disturbing story of a family torn apart when the eldest son carries out a massacre at his school. It’s powerfully told through a series of letters written by his mother, Eva to her husband Franklin as she tries to come to terms with the atrocities carried out by Kevin. It brings up all kinds of questions about nature versus nurture and how siblings and parents impact on each other’s lives. Throughout the book we can begin to piece together exactly what took place in the high school gym, but it still won’t prepare you for the startling conclusion. Quite simply, a brilliant thriller.

The Red House by Mark Haddon, published by Jonathan Cape. Used by permission of The Random House Group Limited

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Take a fresh look at care homes When Cairdean House in Colinton opens in April it will redefine care home living.

Expect the latest in expert, tailored care delivered in luxurious surroundings – plus a strong emphasis on helping residents to continue living an independent life.

Whether your loved one needs residential, nursing, respite or dementia care, we can help. Our marketing suite is open, so call us to arrange an appointment today.

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• No, you can’t pet the dog, because it’s not your visitation day.

• My mum says I will drive her to Jeremy Kyle, so I think she’s buying me a car for my birthday.

• Auntie Jean says I must never drink alcohol, even when I’m a grown-up. Otherwise I might end up like Uncle Michael.

All children have to grow up eventually, and you know about ‘out of the mouths of babes and sucklings’... So let’s hope you’re never faced with:

• When I grow up I want to be a person who makes the world a better place and helps people. Like a banker or something.

• But that’s not how my mummy and daddy play horseys.

• Of course there’s a Father Christmas, with lots of elves too. And they make all the Made in China stickers to throw people off the scent.

• My dad says voting is for idiots and that all true adherents to the free-market economy will end up in prison - like him.

• It doesn’t look like one of my uncle’s pot plants. And where are the UV lights?

• I don’t want to play mummies and daddies today, so let’s just divide the toys in half and save ourselves a whole lot of time and energy.

• The Internet is like a great big magical window, only you mustn’t look at the rude bits or your mum and dad will take away your pocket money. © Derek Thompson www.alongthewritelines.blogspot.com

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Colinton Bowling Club 7 5 Y ears i n t he C o mm u n i t y

It is seventy five years since the residents of Colinton agreed to build a bowling green for the benefit of the Community and we have continued to develop to meet the needs of the growing Colinton Community through the forties and fifties to the present day.

New Members Are Always Welcome Bowling is both a social pastime and a competitive sport and we cater for all tastes.

We have many social/friendly games but are also involved in leagues and other competitions for men, women, seniors and juniors.

We have extensive club facilities with a large function suite, available to members for private use.

We are happy to make these facilities available to other Colinton organisations when possible.

As well as bowling membership we offer a social membership for people to just enjoy the facilities. All are welcome.

Pop in and see us at 49a Redford Road, get a tour of the facilities and collect an application form or enquiries:(preferably by e-mail) to colintonbowlingclub@hotmail.com or phone: 441 2964

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Spiced Rack of Lamb with Fragrant Rice Ready in 1 hour

Serves 4

Perfect for a spring Sunday lunch or stylish supper this quick and easy lamb dish is full of flavour. Choose a couple of meaty racks of lamb from a good butcher and score the layers of fat before spreading with the harissa paste. Serve with a cooling garlic and mint yoghurt sauce.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp harissa paste (see Tip) • 2 trimmed racks of lamb, each with 6 bones • 2 red onions, peeled and cut into slim wedges • 50g butter • 225g basmati rice, rinsed and drained • 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed • 750ml vegetable stock • Generous pinch saffron strands • 50g sultanas • 40g flaked almonds, lightly toasted • 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds

Tip:

Harissa paste is a fiery hot North African blend of red chilli peppers and spices – just a little goes a long way so use sparingly. You’ll find it in small jars near the dried herb and spice sections in most large supermarkets.

Preheat the oven to 200C, 400F, Gas 6.

Spread the harissa paste over the lamb racks. Place the racks in an oiled roasting tin and add the onion wedges.

Roast in the preheated oven for 25-35 minutes depending on how pink you like your lamb. Remove from the oven. Cover with foil and leave to rest for 10 minutes – the lamb will be juicier and easier to carve.

Meanwhile, heat the butter in a heavybased pan until melted and foaming.

Add the rice and garlic. Fry gently for 1-2 minutes, stirring until the rice is translucent. Pour in the stock. Add the saffron and bring to the boil, stirring.

Cover the pan with a tight fitting lid.

Reduce the heat to the lowest setting and cook for 15-20 minutes without removing the lid until the rice is tender and all the liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat. Fork through to separate the grains.

Add the sultanas, flaked almonds and pomegranate seeds.

Carve the lamb racks into individual cutlets and serve immediately with the fragrant rice and roast onion wedges.

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Marc Horsburgh Pittenweem • Fish Merchant Marc is situated at Oxgangs Broadway every Wednesday Between 08:10 and 0900 and at Colinton Mains shops From 12:20 until 12:55 Sells: Haddock, Cod, Herring, Kippers, Lemon Sole, Tuna, Mackerel, Trout, Halibut, Salmon

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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 7.30pm Eric Barry - Labour – 0131 529 3265 Colinton Mains Communtiy Centre 3rd Thursday 6-6.30pm Term Time Colinton Amenity Association www.colinton-amentity.org.uk Firrhill Community Council – www.firrhillcommunitycouncil.btck.co.uk Pentland Community Centre – 0131 445 287 www.edinburgh.gov.uk Leisure Edinburgh Leisure – 0131 458 2100 www.edinburghleisure.co.uk medical Colinton Pharmacy – 0131 441 2352 Mon-Fri: 9-1pm & 2-5.45pm. Sat: 9-5pm Colinton Mains Pharmacy – 0131 441 3388 Mon-Fri: 9-1pm & 2-6pm. Sat: 9-5pm Colinton Surgery – 0131 441 4555 www.colintonsurgery.co.uk Mon- Fri 8am- 6pm Firrhill Medical Centre – 0131 441 3119 Mon- Fri 8am- 6pm Royal Infirmary – 0131 536 1000 www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk Sick Kids Hospital – 0131 536 0000 www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk NHS 24 – 08454 24 24 24 www.nhs24.com post offices & Libraries Colinton Post Office – 0131 441 1003 www.postoffice.co.uk Mon- Fri 9am- 5.30pm. Sat 9am- 12.30pm Colinton Mains Post Office – 0131 441 2657 www.postoffice.co.uk Mon- Fri 9am- 5.30pm. Sat 9am- 12.30pm Colinton Library – 0131 629 5603 www.edinburgh.gov.uk Mon, Wed: 1pm-8pm, Tue, Thur, Fri 10am-5pm, Sat: 9am-1pm

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Oxgangs Library – 0131 529 5549 www.edinburgh.gov.uk Mon-Thur 10am-8pm, Fri: 10am-5pm, Sat: 9am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm Property ESPC – 0131 624 8000 www.espc.co.uk safety Association of Scottish Neighbourhood Watches – 01786 450 145, www.aosnw.co.uk Crimestoppers – 0800 555 111 schools Bonaly Primary School – 0131 441 7211 www.bonaly.edin.sch.uk Colinton Primary School – 0131 441 1946 www.colintonprimaryschool.wordpress.com Firrhill High School – 0131 441 4501 www.firrhillhighschool.org.uk Merchiston Castle School – 0131 312 2200 www.merchiston.co.uk Oxgangs Primary School – 0131 441 3649 www.oxgangs.edin.sch.uk St Marks RC Primary School – Tel 0131 441 2948 www.st-marks.edin.sch.uk utilities Electricity Power Loss – 0845 27 27 999 www.sppowersystems.co.uk Gas Emergency – 0800 111 999 www.nationalgrid.com/uk/gas Scottish Water 24 hours – 0845 600 8855 www.scottishwater.co.uk Cleansing & Special Uplifts – 0131 666 2623 www.edinburgh.gov.uk (environmental health) Travel & Transport Train Times and Enquiries – 0845 748 49 50 www.networkrail.co.uk Edinburgh Airport – 0870 040 0007 www.edinburghairport.com Traveline Scotland – 0871 200 22 33 www.travelinescotland.com Lothian Buses – 0131 555 6363 www.lothianbuses.com

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REDFORD BARRACKS: Visited the EUOTC unit at Redford. The Scottish Government has extended concessionary fares to injured servicemen and women.

FAIRMILEHEAD: assisted the Owners Association on finalising the land transfer after 6 years of negotiations with developers. Details on the association can be found here: www.mroa.co.uk/ COLINTON MAINS: Cllr Richard Lewis opened the new sports pavilion built adjacent to Colinton Mains Park and used by local youth football team A.C. Oxgangs.

FIRRHILL: At the site of the new Firrhill Partnership Centre following the announcement that the Scottish Futures Trust has awarded £0.82 million to enable work to start facilitating its delivery. The project aims to improve the delivery of community based health and social care services in South Central Edinburgh with building commencing in 2015.

For details see: www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/Community/EdinburghCHP/FirrhillPartnershipCentre/Documents/ FirrhillCentreInitialAgreement.pdf

MURRAYBURN & WESTBURN: With Cllr Denis Dixon at the refurbished kick pitch KINGSKNOWE: Following protracted discussions on behalf of residents with Scottish Water the sewer in Kingsknowe Crescent at Westburn which has had replacement fencing, repaired surface and repainted. will be renewed and increased in size. Subject to planning the work is expected to commence in 2013.

Murrayburn kick pitch has had a new artificial surface and has also been repainted.

Representing: Baberton, Balerno, Blinkbonny, Bonaly, Broomhouse, Buckstone, Calders, Colinton, Currie, Dreghorn, Fairmilehead, Firrhill, Glenbrook, Hermiston, Juniper Green, Kingsknowe, Longstone, Oxgangs, Parkhead, Ratho, Redhall, Saughton Mains, Sighthill, Stenhouse, Swanston, Wester Hailes and Whitson.

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Gordon’s constituency covers Baberton, Balerno, Barn Park, Blinkbonny, Bonaly, Broomhouse, Buckstone, Calders, Clovenstone, Colinton, Currie, Dreghorn, Dumbryden, Fairmilehead, Firrhill,

Kingsknowe, Longstone, Murrayburn, Oxgangs, Parkhead, Ratho, Redhall, Saughton Mains, Sighthill, Stenhouse, Swanston, Westburn, Wester Hailes and Whitson.

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Latest news from torphin hill golf club Our first open event of the year and a date for your diary is Sunday the 28th of April. The historic Federation Shield is played for annually, and is open to any 3 person team (maximum individual handicap limit is 20).

In 1894 several Edinburgh works golf clubs founded the Federation of Establishment Golf Clubs. They held an annual competition to play for the coveted Federation Shield. The Federation used public courses, and in particular Braid Hills in Edinburgh, to play the majority of its matches.

In 1902 it was decided to acquire a private course for the sole use of Federation members. A call for premises led to the lease of Torphin Hill Golf Course, which was opened on April 4th 1903. In 1905 the club’s title was officially changed to Torphin Hill Golf Club.

Whilst traditionally The Federation Shield was a 3 man team representing a business, it is now open to any 3 person team (ladies extremely welcome), no matter how loose the connection. The cost is just £8 per head, or £24 for your team. This is an official event, and will be a counter towards handicap. The team with the best combined 54-hole scratch score will win the magnificent Shield, and the best combined 54-hole handicap score will win the Marcus Ward Trophy, which is played for at the same time. There are up to £150 in vouchers for each winning team.

The second important date for your diary is Sunday the 12th of May, which is our annual men’s open competition.

Again this competition is an official event, and a counter towards handicap.

It is open to all male players with an official SGU handicap (maximum 24).

There are some great prizes to be won on the day, and for just £10 you can enjoy our course and the spectacular views across Edinburgh. If you live in the area, but play at another course, why not make this the year that you 44

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come along and support this local event in Colinton’s own “hidden gem”.

Our course is not overly long, and if you can get your short game going, you can score well round Torphin Hill, and we believe most golfers will enjoy the experience. When the sun is shining, it’s a really special place to be, but if the wind blows you really need to be on your game. There are both scratch and handicap prizes on offer.

Applications for both events can be downloaded from our website (www. torphinhillgc.com) or by contacting the club through phone (441-1100) or email (you can do this via the “contact us” section of website). Or of course just pop in and ask for an application.

We continue to champion “affordable golf”, and full membership remains only £35 per month by direct debit, and just £17 per month for under 30’s.

Junior memberships start from £40 per year.

At Torphin Hill GC we promise you a warm welcome.

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS A quick and easy reference guide to all services in The Dell Directory GAS HEATING & SERVICING Les Weir Geoff Lennie

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GOLF CLUB Swanston Golf Swanston Brasserie

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BEAUTY The Lilac Rooms

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HAIRDRESSING Kim O’Donnell

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BLACKSMITHS Corstorphine Blacksmiths

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HOME CARE SERVICES Bluebird Care

BUILDER Lothian Building Supplies Colinton Building Services J M Builders

ARIEL & SATELLITE SERVICE Douglas S Mackay

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ARCHITECT Grigor Mitchell Novo Design MDA Studio Andy Ross

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KITCHEN FITTING Colinton Kitchens

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LIFE COACHING Heloise Dempster

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CARPENTER/JOINER Alasdair Morrison SMC Joinery Liberton Joinery

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NURSERY Colinton Village Nursery

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OVEN CLEANING Alba Oven Cleaning

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CARPETS James Erskine

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PET SERVICES Colinton Country Cattery (Boarding)

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PERSONAL FITNESS Tim Doyle

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PILATES CLASSES Judith Rintoull Babyzone Pilates

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CHIROPODIST Colinton Chiropody CLEANING SERVICES Scott’s Premier Cleaning Done & Dusted Fiona’s House Cleaning

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COMPUTER SERVICES Colinton PC Solutions Capital PC Repairs

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DECORATORS Kenneth Bayne Lamb Heritage Decorators Ian Hodgson & Co

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DENTIST Colinton Dental Practice

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DRIVEWAY CLEANING Driveway Cleaning Edinburgh

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PLUMBING & DRAINS Shandon Plumbing

RESIDENTIAL CARE Lindemann Healthcare Care UK

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RE-UPHOLSTERY James Erskine Absolute Upholstery ROOFING & BUILDING SERVICES 24HR Roofing & Building Weatherproof Stormshield Edinburgh Quality Builders

ELECTRICIAN D Sykes Electrical

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GARDENING Capitla Gardening RKB Home & Garden

TREE SURGEON Delisle Tree Solutions

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Edinburgh Quality Builders Ltd

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We undertake all roofing works from minor slate repairs to full roof refurbishments on all types of residential properties from big tenements to small bungalows

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All work guaranteed We only employ trusted time served tradesmen assisted by accredited skilled operatives All slating and tiling, flat roofs, valleys, ridges, lead and zinc work repaired or replaced Full four storey ladder equipment for minor works Rainwater and guttering pipework repaired or replaced Full public liability insurance

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

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2013 Membership Offer At Swanston we have seen a dramatic growth in our club over the last 7 years. New investment in the course and clubhouse gives Swanston a strong and secure future, with no need for a members annual levy. We now have a new clubhouse, a par-68 18 hole course, a 9 hole par-3 course, driving range, 3 practice greens and to hone your skills the assistance of 2 fulltime and 2 assistant PGA professionals.

To join or for more information, call us on 0131 445 2239 or visit www.swanstongolf.co.uk

Join now for the 2013 / 2014 season

Direct Debit payment options available

Fresh reasons to celebrate It’s been five years since we opened our doors. To mark the occasion and reflect our popular all-day service, we’re introducing the Swanston Brasserie a new name for the same high standards, the same warm welcome and the same relaxed, informal atmosphere.

To book your table, call us on 0131 445 2239 or for more information visit our website www.swanstonbrasserie.co.uk

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Offer is for Sun to Thu after 4pm and expires on the 30th April 2013. To receive this offer, please bring this ad with you.

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