October 2013

October 2013

THE DELL DIRECTORY

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WELCOME TO OCTOBER 2013 Welcome to the October Issue of The Dell Directory.

Mmm.. the cakes on the front cover look delicious to make them will be the challenge! I always find October an exciting month with the prospect of Halloween on 31st. It’s great fun carving out pumpkins and getting the kids dressed up for guising!

I hope you all enjoy reading the magazine there are lots of businesses that can help your with your home and garden projects. I’m always interested to receive local articles or information as well so please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have anything you would like to share with the local community.

I also would love to hear from anyone who would be happy to provide a monthly recipe? Do you enjoy cooking and would like to share a recipe with us? If you are interested please get in touch I would love to hear from you!

If you are not going away for the October schools break, or maybe you are just looking for something to do in the evenings now that the days are much shorter, take a look at the ‘What’s on and Clubs & Classes pages there is something for all ages.

Thank you for reading through the magazine and supporting our local businesses.

Ann. 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 Technology Review:

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Gardening: Climbing Plants

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What’s On:

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Clubs & Classes:

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Book Review:

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Interiors:

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Finance:

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Recipe:

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Useful Info:

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Counselling:

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Puzzle Page:

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Children’s Page:

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Word Search & Spot the Difference:

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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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Light Up Your Life Sensors, smartphones and serious savings

As we come into the winter, we start to need more light in our homes both day and night.

There seemed little new in the lighting market for many years, but this has all changed now and from energy saving and long life to remote control, the technology has come out of the dark ages.

The most obvious change in lighting is the end of incandescent bulbs and the arrival of low energy lighting.

While early CFL (compact fluorescent) bulbs were pretty horrible and couldn’t be dimmed, today’s models are far nicer and can even be bought with remote controls to dim and brighten them.

The big news though, is the rise of LED. Light-emitting diodes aren’t just incredibly cheap to run; because they don’t get as hot as other bulbs, they are much more versatile. They’re already a common sight in car headlamps, and you can replace most of your house’s incandescent bulbs with LEDs for relatively little cash including halogen downlighters, which were previously difficult and expensive to replace with LEDs.

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When you combine LEDs with sensors, things start getting interesting. For around £12 you can get LED motion detectors, which light up stairs and other potential hazard areas and a LED in an external motionsensing security light will give you the same peace of mind as before without the enormous energy drain.

As technology gets smaller and cheaper, it also gets smarter. Wouldn’t it be great if your lighting linked in to your wireless network and could be controlled by your phone?

That’s already available: Philips’ Hue lightbulbs do just that, enabling you to change both brightness and colours - so you might use a gently brightening yellow glow to wake you in the morning, or point at a photo to get the lighting to match its colours. It’ll be a while before such technology is every day affordable though - a starter pack will currently set you back £179 for one controller and three bulbs - but it’s still quite exciting.

Another exciting idea is Wemo, Belkin’s wireless technology for home automation. You can already buy Wemo-enabled

plugs, and now you can buy Wemo-enabled light switches.

Once again it isn’t cheap expect to pay around £39.99 for a light switch and the same for a plug socket that you can use to control table lamps - but the technology is interesting: you can combine Wemo with the “If This Then That” web service, so for example you could add a motion detector to switch on the hall light when you open the front door or get the light switch to activate at sunset each evening.

If you like the idea of motion sensors, light sensors or timers for your lighting but would rather not shell out for expensive smartphoneconnected kit, you don’t have to: a simple but effective motion and sound-sensing light switch will set you back less than £10, an electronic timer light switch will cost less than £10 and one with a built-in sensor will only cost a few pounds more.

The smartphone-compatible hardware may have the wow factor, but lower-tech options won’t give your wallet the “ow” factor.

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Climbing Plants

by Pippa Greenwood Climbing plants, especially those with flamboyant flowers or fantastic foliage can transform a garden and offer a whole new planting opportunity, as your garden literally goes upwards and takes a vertical climb. Just about every garden has boundaries and these can be turned from something functional but ugly into something truly gorgeous.

Supporting Cast A few climbers are selfclingers and don’t need a special support system when grown against a fence or wall; Virginia creeper and Hydrangea petiolaris for instance. But most need to have a proper support, and it pays to put this in place before you plant. For lighter weight climbers some trellis, perhaps prettily painted will do the trick, but for heavier climbers such as a vigorous clematis, or wisteria, you will need galvanised straining wires.

Easy Access If you use trellis as a support on a wall, it can be attached to wooden battens which are fixed to the wall using rawl plugs. This works well until you want to maintain

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Ten Top Climbers Climbing roses Honeysuckle Clematis Hydrangea petiolaris Vitis coignetiae Solanum crispum Tropaeolum speciosum Akebia quinata Actinidia kolomikta Parthenocissus henryana the wall, perhaps painting or cleaning it. So use a series of hinges to attach one edge of the trellis to the batten, and a few hooks to allow you to raise or lower the trellis when need be.

Planting Distance Climbers look great up against a wall, but they will never thrive if they don’t receive enough water at the base. The ‘rain shadow’ created by the house roof and the drying effect of the wall’s foundations can make the soil close-by extremely dry. To minimise this drying effect, plant a minimum of 45cm (18in) away from the

base of the wall and make sure you fork in plenty of well-rotted bulky organic matter before planting too.

Train it well If the climber is quite small, it may need to be trained in the right direction. A short bamboo cane or several for a multi-stemmed plant, can be angled from the base of the plant to the vertical surface, allowing you to tie in the stems and edge them towards the support. Once the climber has reached the wall, the enlarging network of stems may become congested if left to its own devices, so actively train the stems to grow in the direction you need them to.

Extra Care Climbers planted against a wall will need extra TLC if they’re to look their best.

Make watering them toppriority, especially for the first 18 months whilst they’re becoming established. Apply a good, bulky organic mulch to a depth of about 8cm (3in) or so all around the rooting area, but take care to avoid the mulch coming in to direct contact with the stems.

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Coloured Walls You can add to the effect of a climber by using colour on the surface on which it is growing. It’s best to use wood stain or paints of any kind before the plants are in place as the job will be easier and there won’t be the risk that the plants become damaged by the paint or wood treatment. It’s also essential that the colour is completely dry before you start planting, and that it’s sold as something which is suitable for use near plants. A light colour may also help to reflect back light, so making conditions a little better in a gloomy spot.

Arches, Arbours and Pergolas Climbers don’t just look good on house, garden and garage walls and fences, they can

also be used to great effect over arches and pergolas or to clothe an arbour. You may need to install some supporting wires here too, so go for galvanised wires and sturdy vine-eyes as fixings.

Choosing a scented climber or two will add to the charm of a cosy arbour or archway.

Clever Combinations If the surface that you want to plant up is big enough, try to use more than one type of climber as, chosen carefully, the plants you use will increase the period for which the arch, pergola, arbour, wall or fence, looks its best.

You could, for instance include an early flowering clematis and a mid- or late season one so that there are flowers to enjoy for more months of the year.

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Bare Ankles Many climbers do have a habit of becoming a bit bare at the base, especially after they’ve been in place for a few years. This is generally totally natural and does not indicate that they’re unhappy, but it can look rather miserable. Try some seasonal bedding plants around the base, or plant a small and attractive shrub a little further away to hide the bare stems.

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WHAT’S ON

HERE THERE AND EVERYWHERE! Looking to do something a bit different this month? You have come to the right place, have a look at a few suggested events and away you go!

ON YOUR DOORSTEP October Break Keeping the kids entertained at Craiglockhart Leisure Centre. Activator (5-13 years) Arts and Crafts, Sports, Quizzes, and fun! To book phone: 0131 443 0101 Email: info.clc.edinburghleisure.co.uk Colinton Literary Society Talks 9th October - The Work of a Prison Govenor 16th October- The Making of Makhazhins 23rd October - Mary’s Meals 30th October- Stories from the Quaker Tapestry 6th November- The Georgian House All events- 8pm Dreghorn Loan Hall Colinton Garden Club- Presents: 28th October - Talks by Members 8pm Start.

Dreghorn Loan Hall Colinton Local History Society- Presents: 21st October- Advocates’ Libraries in the 18th Century Edinburgh 4th November- Lothian Buses, History & Future 8pm Dreghorn Loan Hall George Watson’s Fireworks Extravaganza 3rd Nov. Gates open 4pm and 7pm. Myreside Road.

Two firework display accompanied by a full programme of entertainment. Hot food also available. £7.50 (under 2s free; family £26). Tickets available on line: www.sla-india.org/fundraise/upcoming-fundraising-events.html Colinton Food Market Every second Friday of the month. 4pm- 6.30pm.

St Cuthbert’s Episcopal Church. Fresh bread, fish, fruit and veg and organic eggs and more!

Colinton Market Place First Saturday of every month 2-4pm St Cuthbert’s Episcopal Church. An ever changing market place full of handmade goods and quality gifts.

CLOSER TO HOME Royal Botanic Garden- National Fungus Day. Sat 12th- Sun 13th Oct .1pm- 4pm. Real Life Science Studio. Free. Drop In event. Celebrate National Fungus Day by finding out what fungi are around and why they are so important to a healthy planet. Fungus tours will take place on Sunday 13th at 10.30am and 2pm Info:www.rbge. org.uk/whats-on/event-details/3041

Crafts and Food Market- Morningside 19th October- 11am- 4.30pm. A fantastic mix of organic fruit, veg & eggs, flowers, jams, chutneys, preserves, sauces, breads, hams, cheeses, olives as well as lovely crafts and gifts; jewellery, books, toys, clothes, prints, artworks and much much more!!

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Venue: 219 Bruntsfield Place. Morningside United Church.

The Big Day Out- Corn Exchange. 19th & 20th October. Sports, dance, music, arts & crafts, climbing, performing arts and LOADS more – the opportunities are almost endless! And, whilst the kids are having the time of their lives, mums and dads can enjoy some shopping, tasting and relaxing. Info: www.edinburghbigdayout.com.

Early Bird Tickets £18 for a family ticket.

Hopetoun House Fireworks Night Sat 2nd Nov. Gates open from 4pm- 8pm.. Tickets from £6.00- £10.00.Tickets : www.hubtickets.co.uk or from Hopetoun Farm Shop.

Scottish International Storytelling Festival 18th-27th October. Various venues Edinburgh city wide.

The 2013 edition of the world’s leading storytelling festival traverses time and space celebrating the myths and legends carried through wanderlust.Box Office: 0131 556 9579 Web:www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk Fright Night Walk- Linlithgow Palace 25th, 26th October & 1st, 2nd November.

7.30pm, 8.30pm and 9.30pm each night. Linlithgow Palace. As night falls come to Linlithgow Palace to meet some of the less pleasant characters, and re-live the gruesome events in its history. Tickets are available online hs.events@scotland.gsi.gov.uk or Tel: 0131 668 8885.

Tickets £10.00.

Friday Fright Night- Almond Valley Heritage Centre 25th October 6pm- 9pm. Doors re-open after dark for traditional Halloween games, a moonlight trail, and a ghost train journey into the depths of the night. Come dressed to kill. Millfield, Livingston Tel: 01506 414 957.

Down on the Farm- Gorgie City Farm Sat 26th Oct. 11.30am-1.30pm. (30mins). Meet the animals & enjoy some story telling magic on Edinburgh’s own city farm.

St Martin’s Family Ceilidh with Ceilidh Kids 2nd November 2pm- 4pm. Come in fun fancy dress!

Prices: £4 (adults), £3 (children) £12 (family)Tickets from mary.kernohan@stmartinsedinburgh.org.uk Tel: 07784 839826 or 0131 662 8471. Venue.

232 Dalry Road.

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

Tel: 0131 441 1052 or 07779 010577 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 Badminton Club Monday 8pm-10pm. Sept- March.

Contact: Archie Clark on 0131 449 4703.

Location: St Cuthberts Church Hall. Westgarth Av. Colinton Baby & Toddler Group St. Cuthberts Church Hall, Westgarth Ave. Mon 9.30-11.15am www.colintontoddlers.co.uk. Katie Peer 07717 7743957 Scottish Dancing Alternate Thursdays. 7.45pm- 9.15pm Sept- March Contact: Ann Dean on 0131 441 3729.

Location: St Cuthberts Church Hall. Westgarth Av. 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 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 Zumba Fitness Classes Sun 10.30am and Thurs 9.30am. Dreghorn Loan Hall.

Further details: www.progressfitness.co.uk 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 Colinton Baby & Toddler Group St. Cuthberts Church Hall, Westgarth Ave. Mon 9.30-11.15am. www.colintontoddlers.co.uk.

Katie Peer 07717 7743957

SOCIAL, LOCAL INTEREST & OTHER Friendly Bridge Colinton Cottage Homes. Every Tuesday. 2-4pm.

Tel 0131 4412962 Colinton Garden Club Meets 4th Monday of every month.

Dreghorn Loan Hall 8.00pm. September to April.

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

Location: St Cuthberts Church Hall. Westgarth Av. Email: secretary@colintonorchestra.org.uk Colinton Townswomen Meets 2nd Thursday of every month from 2-4pm Location: St. Cuthberts Church, Westgarth Avenue.

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

Location: Dreghorn Loan Hall Contact: Ann-Marie West 0131 446 0150 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 Military Wives Choir April - June. Free- no audition! Tues 6pm- 7.30pm.

Dreghorn Barracks Band Block. Tel 0131 310 2876 or email: edinburghmwc@gmail.com Edinburgh Popular Music Choir- Now Recruiting!

No experience needed. Need both men and women ages 18-80! Choir office Morningside School of Music 138 Comiston Road. Tel 0131 447 1117 Email: linda@polarflamemusic.com

COLINTON & OXGANGS LIBRARIES Colinton Library – Tel: 0131 529 5603 Teenage Book Club For S1-S3 will be held on the first Tuesday of the month 4pm-4.45pm 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 Chatterbooks 8-11yrs. 1st Mon of Month 4pm-5pm 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.

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Nothing To Be Afraid Of

The Shining Stephen King For Jack Torrance, taking a new job as caretaker at the remote Overlook Hotel is far from the fresh start he’s hoping for. Off-season at a deserted hotel means a playground for madness, leaving Jack and his unsuspecting family isolated and in danger. Five year old Danny Torrance is the only one who can sense the horrors to come. He’s gifted with ‘the shining’, a sort of sixth-sense for the sinister and the threatening. As the snow begins to fall, the curtain of madness descends.

The Day of the Triffids John Wyndham Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the garden…

If you’ve ever hated that ‘morning after the night before’ feeling then Bill Masen is having the day from hell. He misses a major meteorite shower because his eyes have been bandaged, but the next morning is far from a sight for sore eyes.

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If you don’t open your door to trick-or-treaters, try opening up a book with a terrifying plotline. There are plenty of great novels and short stories to start your knees knocking and teeth chattering for this time of year…

The Enemy Charlie Higson Your teenagers will either love this book, or it’ll terrify the pants off them. In a postapocalyptic London, all adults have been infected with a sickness, effectively rendering them zombies. They’re hungry and crazed and are running amuck in the capital, leaving everyone under fourteen who have survived the zombie virus to either find a place to hide, or come up with a plan to defeat them. It’s the first in an absolutely cracking series. Just don’t make it your bedtime reading.

The Best Short Stories of Edgar Allan Poe Edgar Allen Poe The master of gothic horror, Poe doesn’t fail to send a chill down even the most rigid of spines. He has perfected the art of the psychological thriller with his tales of lunatics, ghosts and murderers all riddled with the human characteristics of jealousy, deviousness, lust for revenge and sometimes just pure hatred. Whether it’s the ‘da-dum, da-dum’ of ‘The TellTale Heart’ or the haunting refrain of ‘The Raven’, his tales of terror will crawl inside your head, make a little nest, and stay there…until you’re just about to nod off to sleep.

1984 George Orwell.

‘Who controls the past controls the future: who controls the present controls the past’.

Winston Smith works in the Record Department at the Ministry of Truth and is beavering away rewriting history to manipulate the present and future. Under the watchful eye of Big Brother, Winston secretly plots to overthrow the totalitarian regime. He’s going to need an ally and he thinks he’s found it in the form of new love, fellowworker Julia. One of the most influential books ever written, Orwell’s dystopian vision has spawned many an imitator and many a reality TV show. Oh, the irony.

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Using Pattern to Perfection From the subtlest of stripes to the boldest of modern floral prints, pattern offers infinite choices to suit any space.

By Katherine Sorrell Pattern, like colour, can be a wonderful addition to a home, providing character and vitality, whether in the form of an entire, complex scheme, or simple touches such as a wallpapered wall or a set of cushions. Pattern can create a focal point: take a tatty old armchair, re-cover it in an oversized print and think of the impact, for example.

Pattern can provide subtle interest through a few simple pieces featuring charming, understated designs. Or it can be the raison d’être of an entire room, a complex combination of patterned walls, rugs, fabrics and accessories.

Using pattern can seem tricky, but it’s not actually as complex as it may seem. It’s best to start by working out where you stand in terms of pattern predilection.

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dash of pattern to enliven an otherwise plain room, or a striking combination of patterns for an all-over look?

You may own the perfect inspiration already: an antique quilt, a painted vase, a print from an old book or a favourite shirt, perhaps.

Look through magazines and books for further ideas, and borrow ideas from other people’s homes, or even from fashionable bars, restaurants or shops.

Combining designs can be as simple as choosing a floral and a stripe in one colourway, or it may involve more time and effort spent on putting together just the right elements from a variety of sources. Wherever you find your patterned fabric, however, try to obtain large samples and, before spending a great deal of money, hang them in place to gain a really good idea of their final effect.

There’s no denying that it’s easier to go down the simple route with pattern, and limit

it to appearing in just one or two places. But combining a variety of patterns, though harder to get right, can be tremendously exciting and full of impact. Whatever items you’re putting together, there are some guidelines that will help make the best of them.

First, when mixing pattern with pattern or, indeed, pattern with plain, a really good colour match is important. This will hang the whole effect together. Stand back and assess which colours are most visible in your patterns, then aim to combine one main colour with two or three highlights.

After working out a comfortable colour balance, think about scale. In bigger rooms, you can afford to use very large-scale patterns for impact, while smaller rooms are generally better suited to medium- or small-scale patterns – unless you want to make a particular feature out of a tiny room by blasting it with a giant pattern.

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Second: When combining patterns, aim to vary their scales – to avoid monotony – without going to extremes.

Dramatic changes of scale tend to look strange. Don’t forget that very small patterns are only really noticeable close up; from a distance they look like a plain colour. Though sometimes this can be a disappointment, it may also be an advantage, as a tiny pattern can be used as a lovely addition to a scheme that calls for a decorative but subtle element.

Third: density.

Loose, open patterns give a visual ‘breather’, while intricate patterns with closely placed designs have more drama.

As with scale, when using

several types of pattern together, a variety of densities gives balance and interest.

Fourth: design. Abstract, figurative, retro, traditional, modern – you name it, there’s something for everyone. Avoid an incongruous mix by limiting your pattern combinations to designs that originate from the same era or stylistic aesthetic. A delicate Georgian floral is unlikely to sit well next to a Seventies abstract geometric, for example, but will look great when combined with another pretty, spriggy floral of whatever origin. Remember that plains and stripes are brilliant at co-ordinating with more intricate patterns.

And finally: cheat! If you love the idea of pattern but are really stuck, check out manufacturers’ wallpaper and fabric pattern books, which show you how to mix and match with ease.

Keep experimenting and persevere. Success with pattern is simply a case of trial and error, putting different things together and changing them around until you’re totally happy with the results – a coherent, confident look that has great pattern panache.

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Finance How to make your child a millionaire Raising children costs a small fortune (it’s currently estimated at around £200,000), but if you’re clever, you could help them to become millionaires.

Pensions for babies Stakeholders

Probably the easiest type of pension to take out for your child is the Stakeholder pension. Anyone is allowed to set one up which means that a child’s legal guardian(s) can start a pension for newborns.

You can pay in up to £2,880 each tax year, which is then topped up by a government tax-back incentive to £3,600.

You can stop and start contributions as you wish without being penalised and the minimum amount you can pay in at any time is £20.

Anyone can add to it and if the full amount is paid each year, by the time the child is 55 they will have well over £700,000 and if they access the account at 70 they will have over £1.8 million.

The money invested won’t be accessible until the child reaches 55 meaning they can’t blow it all when they hit 18. Once they start working, they can also contribute. They will receive tax benefits if their income is less than £130,000.

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also a list of registered stakeholder pension scheme providers at www. thepensionsregulator.gov.uk.

SiPPs

You can also set up a Selfinvested Personal Pension (SiPP) for your little one. Like a Stakeholder, they are open to anyone but the difference here is that you manage the money in it. So instead of leaving it to a pension fund to decide what to invest in, you choose the products yourself, whether it be shares, bonds, commercial property or other things.

Junior ISAs

ISAs are savings accounts which allow you to deposit a maximum of £3,600 a year completely tax-free, attracting interest as well. Your child has access to the money when they turn 18.

Should you contribute the maximum amount each year, the fund could grow to a whopping £64,800 plus interest by the time they reach adulthood.

You can choose either a cash ISA or a stocks and shares one. As your child has a good few years for the fund to grow, you could start with a stocks and shares ISA and then gradually change into cash for the last 5 to hold onto gains.

The only snag with a Junior ISA is that if you were eligible for a Child Trust Fund you can’t open a Junior ISA. A good

place for further information is www.familyinvestments.co.uk.

Teaching your child about money

A sure-fire of making your child a millionaire, or at least comfortably off, is to teach her how to manage her money early on.

Start as soon as they can toddle round the supermarket with you. Ask them to tell you the numbers on the price labels and then, later, run around finding the cheapest version of what you want to buy. Give them pocket money and set up a savings account, showing them how their money can grow over time. Go to pfeg.org for downloadable financial education guides that will help.

Remember, it doesn’t matter how much money your child has later on, if she knows how to live below her means and save for her future she will never be poor.

Fun fact: On average, parents are putting savings of £42.45 aside a month for each child.

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Set amongst rich flora and fauna in The marriage between the Grade “C” the midst of the peaceful Colinton listed schoolhouse and our purpose built Dell – a pleasant stretch of greenery

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nestled along the Water of Leith – is allow our dedicated team deliver the a picturesque, well-kept community. highest quality care to our residents.

Colinton village is a charming and

The home is registered to cater for 34 highly sought-after suburb of Edinburgh, residents set in luxurious single rooms a former former mill town which has has with en-suite shower wet room facilities. retained a quaint village feel and some quite historic buildings.

Residents can enjoy regular activities, relax in our library area, choose from

Located on the site of the former Bonaly

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With Halloween at the end of the month, why not plan a ghostly gathering and serve up this hot and spicy chicken stew? Perfect for filling up hungry trick or treaters.

Ingredients: • 1-2 tbsp sunflower oil

• 1 large onion, peeled and cut into chunks • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed

Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large, deep flameproof casserole and fry the onion and garlic for 5 minutes until softened and golden. Add the chilli pepper (if using) and chicken pieces and cook over a medium heat, stirring all the time, until the chicken pieces are lightly browned all over, adding a little extra oil if needed.

• 1 small red chilli pepper, deseeded and finely chopped (optional)

Stir in the tomatoes, tomato puree, oregano and 200ml water and bring to the boil.

Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper then reduce the heat, partially cover and simmer for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

• 2 x 400g can chopped tomatoes

Add the kidney beans and diced peppers to the casserole and simmer, uncovered, for a further 20-25 mins until the peppers are tender and some of the liquid has reduced.

Serve in mugs or bowls with chunks of warm crusty bread.

• 6 large skinless chicken fillets, cut into pieces

• 2 tbsp sun-dried tomato puree • 2 tsp dried oregano

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USEFUL INFORMATION COMMUNITY REPRESENTATION Edinburgh City Council www.edinburgh.gov.uk Local Councillors: Colinton/Fairmilehead Elaine Aitken - Conservative – 0131 529 4282 Buckstone Primary, 3rd Monday Term Time 6.30pm Jason Rust - Conservative – 0131 529 4953 Colinton Library, 1st Monday 7pm Richard Lewis - SNP – 0131 529 4974 Bonaly Primary School – 1st Monday every month at 7pm (term time) Oxgangs Library – 3rd Monday every month at 7pm (term time) Colinton Amenity Association www.colinton-amentity.org.uk Firrhill Community Council – www.firrhillcommunitycouncil.btck.co.uk Pentland Community Centre – 0131 445 287 www.edinburgh.gov.uk LEISURE Edinburgh Leisure – 0131 458 2100 www.edinburghleisure.co.uk MEDICAL Colinton Pharmacy – 0131 441 2352 Mon-Fri: 9-1pm & 2-5.45pm. Sat: 9-5pm Colinton Mains Pharmacy – 0131 441 3388 Times- Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm.

Saturday- 9am- 1pm.

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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 529 5603 www.edinburgh.gov.uk Mon, Wed: 1pm-8pm, Tue, Fri 10am-5pm, Sat: 10am-2pm Oxgangs Library – 0131 529 5549 www.edinburgh.gov.uk Mon, Tues, Wed 10am-8pm.

Thurs, Fri Sat 10am- 5pm. Sun- 1-5pm 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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It’s Good To Talk More of us are open to the idea of seeking counselling to help us cope when life becomes busy and complicated, not to mention the importance of finding precious time to focus on ourselves.

By Julia Faulks We go to the gym to feel good physically; we have massages to feel good holistically; so counselling can be thought of as a sort of ‘mind massage’, giving you the opportunity to let your words and emotions out without being judged.

Latest figures reveal that the number of people accessing mental health services has risen steadily in recent years, yet not everyone who experiences a mental health problem will use NHS services. You might decide to seek help privately for a number of reasons - there may be a waiting list, a lack of availability in your area, or your doctor may feel don’t need referring for further treatment.

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the private route so I could have more control over the person I would be speaking to on a regular basis.”

Taking control of your life There are many different types of counselling therapies available - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) website is a good place to start when it comes to understanding what may suit you.

Counselling can help you when you’re struggling to cope, whether it’s for depression, stress and anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, borderline personality disorder, eating disorders, drug or alcohol misuse, bereavement, sexuality issues, or posttraumatic disorder.

There’s no shame in seeking further help; instead of seeing it as a weakness, it can be the first step towards taking control of your life and finding new strength to face any problems, especially if you feel you can’t confide in a friend or family member.

A counsellor won’t tell you what choices to make or

offer you specific advice, but they will guide you and help you understand why you may be feeling a certain way. Your first visit will give you and your therapist the opportunity to decide if you both feel comfortable with each other and to talk about what you want to achieve from the sessions. Some sessions can even take place online using Skype for video calls, over the phone or via email, which can help if you aren’t able to travel for face-to-face appointments.

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Sometimes you may have to try a few counsellors before you find one that works for you. A good counsellor should not judge or criticise you, but instead will focus on what you are saying in order to help you deal with your problems.

If you feel that things aren’t going the way you want them to then you should discuss this with your counsellor first to see if anything can be improved before going to a new one. Regular sessions are also a good idea so

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All counsellors are required to have supervision and counselling themselves as part of their training. This means that they have been in the same situation as you, which can be reassuring.

Payments and accreditation If you choose to use a private counsellor then you may be able to arrange a fee system where the more sessions you have, the cheaper it becomes over time. Fees can also differ depending on the experience of the counsellor. Normally you can arrange a discounted fee if you’re on a low income, so make sure you discuss this ahead of making any payments.

Ensure that any health professional you go with is registered and approved.

You can find out more about this by getting in touch with one of the following bodies or visiting the relevant websites: • British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) • UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP): psychotherapists

• The British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) • British Psychological Society: psychologists

• British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC): psychoanalytic psychotherapists • College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT, formerly BASRT): couples counselling and sex therapists If you can’t afford private therapy, then it’s important not to try and deal with things on your own. Your GP can talk to you about other options available as well as letting you know about free talking therapies from charities or voluntary organisations.

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The Life List Halloween Habits Childhood, as I recall, was marked by annual traditions - there was Christmas, New Year, Easter, the long, glorious summer break from school, and finally Halloween. When you’re an adult, it can seem like it’s only for the kids now, but those Halloween habits are still just as relevant when viewed from another angle.

1. Trick or Treat - strictly speaking, for grown-ups, this now comes with the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement in November.

And sadly, if you are a saver, there are usually few treats.

2. Bobbing for apples - a great way to test your teeth and gums. The winner is the person who finds an apple that has not been grown in a poly tunnel and which actually tastes of apple.

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3. Bonfires - this ancient ritual involves sacrificing pallets and old furniture in order to undercook or cremate baked potatoes. No one really knows why.

4. Shops selling Christmas cards (to be fair they’ve probably been doing this since September and the Valentine cards are already in storage).

5. Carving pumpkins into lanterns - a great way to scare away your neighbour’s children.

Often combined with sitting in the back room in the dark - a great way to save on electricity.

6. Telling scary stories - these often involve hospital visits, the car’s annual service, that last holiday where one of you was nearly caught short or the perils of online dating.

7. Watching scary films - anything 3D without the glasses (although it’s often more blurry than scary). © Derek Thompson www.alongthewritelines.blogspot.com

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Chess Attack Bishop Blocked Capture Castling Centre Checkmate Endgame File

Fischer Fork Gambit Jump Kibitzing King Knight Lose Opening

Pawn Piece Promotion Queen Rook Stalemate Win

Find the names associated with the game of chess in the grid and the remaining letters will spell out a related phrase

SPOT THE DIFFERENCE

Spot the ten differences between the two images below, just for fun.

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS A quick and easy reference guide to all services in The Dell Directory ARIEL & SATELLITE SERVICE Douglas S Mackay ARCHITECT Andy Ross MDA Studio Novo Design

43 27 31 13

BUILDER Colinton Building Services Dean Jones Building Services Lothian Building Supplies J M Builders

18 17 2 13

CARPENTER/JOINER Liberton Joinery SMC Joinery

38 11

CARPETS James Erskine

31

CHIROPODIST Colinton Chiropody

29

CLEANING SERVICES Fiona’s House Cleaning Scott’s Premier Cleaning The Home Agency

19 22 7

COMPUTER SERVICES Capital PC Repairs Colinton PC Solutions Sortmy PC

9 28 18

DECORATORS Heritage Decorators Ian Hodgson & Co Kenneth Bayne Lamb

38 26 32

DENTIST Colinton Dental Practice

22

DRIVEWAY CLEANING Driveway Cleaning Edinburgh

11

ELECTRICIAN Bryter Electrical Ltd D Sykes Electrical KM Electrical

9 16 27

FIREPLACE SUPPLIERS Traditional Fire Surrounds

7

FISH MERCHANT Marc Horsburgh

29

GARDENING Capital Gardening RKB Home & Garden

15 11

GAS HEATING & SERVICING Geoff Lennie Les Weir

33 19

HAIRDRESSING Kim O’Donnell

25

HOME CARE SERVICES Bluebird Care

27

INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Merchiston Castle School

10

LOCKSMITHS 1st Call Locksmiths

19

LIFE COACHING Heloise Dempster

28

MOBILE HAIRDRESSING Susan Vyse

7

MUSIC LESSONS Rhona Finlay

29

NURSERY Colinton Private Nursery

11

OVEN CLEANING The Clean Team OvenSmartz

22 26

PET SERVICES Jinan Bottrill Ttouch Kibbles Mill Edinburgh PILATES Judith Rintoull PHOTOGRAPHY Gillian Shaw Photography

4 7 29 4

PLUMBING & DRAINS Alex Hunter Plumbing Shandon Plumbing

16 26

RESIDENTIAL CARE Care UK Thorburn Manor

40 37

RE-UPHOLSTERY Absolute Upholstery James Erskine

31 33

ROOFING & BUILDING SERVICES Edinburgh Quality Builders 48 Edinburgh Roofing Services 23 Stormshield 34 &35 Weatherproof 6 TREE SURGEON Delisle Tree Solutions UNIVERSITY Edinburgh Napier Weddings WINDOW CLEANING SPM Window Cleaning

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Edinburgh Quality Builders Ltd

0131 441 6655 07547 925 974

Edinburgh’s roofing people!

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

Fixed quotes at reasonable prices.

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