September 2013
THE DELL DIRECTORY
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Welcome to SEPTEMBER 2013 Welcome to the September issue of The Dell Directory. September for most of us means schools go back and the house is back to normal again! Hope you all enjoyed the summer holidays it was nice for the children to enjoy some good weather over the school holidays. The ‘Art in the Park’ event in Spylaw park this year was another success with lots of stalls and entertainers it’s a great way to get out meet friends and see what businesses are in our local community. Congratulations to Heidi Horsburgh who is the winner of the JulAug crossword competition. Well done Heidi your Boots gift voucher will be with you soon! We have another great prize for next month we are giving away another Cinema Voucher worth £20 so if you’ve got a film you would like to see enter our crossword competition on page 41. Thank you for taking the time to read through the magazine and support our local businesses. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have a story or interesting article you would like to share. Til next month 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 Beauty: Hair Q&A page Gardening: Weed Attack page
The Dell Directory is distributed in the following areas:Colinton Mains, Dreghorn, Redford, Bonaly, Campbell Park, Woodhall, Torphin, Spylaw, Pentland and Craiglockhart.
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Clubs & Classes: page
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Finance: page
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Beat the Utility Bills: page
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Recipe: page
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Useful Info: page
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Puzzles: page
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Index of Advertisers: page
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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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Beauty
Hair Q & A - Having a bad hair day? Don’t worry, we’re here to help.
Q. I spend a lot of money each month on my salon colour but it fades very quickly. I want it to stay looking vibrant for longer; what can I do? A. Is your colour permanent or semi-permanent? Many women visit the salon and don’t know which dye is being applied to their hair. If it’s permanent, the colour will stay in until cut out or re-coloured. If it’s a semipermanent then expect it to wash out after approximately 18-20 washes. Remember, although permanent colours have staying power, they are harsher on your hair, so if it’s in bad condition, stick to a semi. What colour is your hair? Reds are notoriously difficult to maintain and you will have to be prepared to colour your hair more frequently. Reds fade fast; washing, blow-drying, styling, sunlight and chlorine will fade your colour quickly. Specialist shampoos designed for red colours can help. After having your hair coloured wait at least 48 hours before washing to protect your new shade - this extra time will allow the colour to settle. Always wash your locks with water at a cool temperature because hot water opens the cuticles on the hair shaft, allowing dye to escape. Avoid clarifying shampoos - these are products which are designed to deep clean
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the hair. Not surprisingly they strip out colour causing it to fade fast. Buy shampoo and conditioner which is designed for coloured hair because they are formulated without the harsh chemicals that will strip out colour.
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lengths and ends only to avoid greasy-looking roots. Before you dry your locks, apply a serum or oil, section off your locks and direct your hairdryer’s nozzle downwards as you dry, to create a smooth finish. If you’re still finding that your style is frizzy when you’ve Q. No matter what I do with my hair it always ends up looking finished add a little more oil or flat. How can I inject some serum. volume? Q. My hair looks damaged, dry A. Use a volumising product and dull. I use straighteners on your roots when your hair on my long hair every day; are is damp. Tip your head upside they to blame? down to blow-dry until the hair A. Yes. Any heat styling is nearly dry, then flip your head straightening, curling, blowback and use a round brush drying - can have a damaging with a metal barrel to add lift effect, especially on long and volume throughout the top hair styles. Heat tools dry out sections. Think carefully about the lengths and ends of hair your hair colour; one all-over colour can make your hair look leaving locks looking frazzled. flatter, so choose highlights in Although we all depend on several shades to create more them to create the looks we interest and give the illusion want for our hair, it’s important of a thicker, fuller and more to not over-use them. Always use a good quality heat voluminous mane. Q. My hair is really frizzy; what protection spray before blowdrying, straightening or curling. can I do? Try to leave hair to dry naturally A. Fight frizz by using a deep when you can and always conditioning treatment every time you wash your hair. deep-condition your mane. If you have a holiday in the sun planned, pack hair products with SPF protection and UV filters to protect against the sun’s rays. If you’re in the pool keep your hair out of the water, or coat it in conditioner before you take a swim.
Remember to apply it to the By Helen Taylor
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Weed Attack by Pippa Greenwood
Ask a dictionary the definition of a weed and you’ll read that it’s ‘a plant growing in the wrong place’. Ask a gardener, and they’ll tell you that weeds are often the number one menace in their garden. Some weeds are pretty, some less so, but one thing they all have in common is that they are indeed growing where you don’t want them, and may be causing your garden plants to suffer. So if you want to wage war on those pesky weeds, and stand a chance of winning, take a look at my multi-pronged attack strategy.
Off with their Heads Whatever the weed problem, it’s essential to prevent them from setting seed as most weeds are very efficient at building up their numbers by seed. So even if you don’t have the time to sort the weed out properly, make sure you cut off its head before it has a chance to even start to set seed. The old saying that ‘one year’s seed is seven years’ weed’ isn’t far from the truth. 14
Stop Stowaways When you’re next shopping for plants in your local garden centre or nursery make sure that you only bring home what you want, not those pesky weed stowaways that often lurk on the compost surface. I always do a bit of weeding before buying: especially for weeds such as the innocent looking hairy bittercress (Cardamine hirsuta) with their tiny rosettes or leaves and pretty little white flower heads. Spaghetti roots Some weeds like couch grass, bindweed and nettles have amazingly resilient and far-reaching underground stems or roots. If you’ve just taken on a new plot of land, be it a garden or an allotment, there is a good chance that it’ll be riddled with at least one of these spaghetti-rooted weeds. Whatever you do, don’t succumb to the temptation to use a powered cultivator or rotovator as this will chop the roots in to little bits and end up spreading and increasing the problem in the process.
Lawn Louts Lawn weeds such as dandelions and daisies are difficult to control as unlike the taller weeds, these rosette-forming plants won’t be harmed as you mow the lawn. One of the best methods is to tackle them with a sturdy old kitchen knife or a daisygrubber tool. It may be a slow process but will allow you to dig them out individually. Deep Rooted Problems Some weeds such as docks and dandelions have tough and chunky roots that are very difficult to kill. And to make matters worse, if you leave any sizeable bit of the root in the soil, it’s likely to form a new plant. Do everything you can to take out the entire root as you’ll be saving a lot of time in the long run. I have recently discovered a great pocketsized weeder, originally from New Zealand but now manufactured over here. It’s brilliant for removing this sort of weed and others such as small thistles, creeping buttercups and so
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forth. Find out more in the ‘products’ section of www. pippagreenwood.com. It is also great for easing weeds out from gravelled areas.
Laying Carpet If large areas are weedy you could try the carpet option; literally covering the surface with a layer or two of carpet, held in place with bricks. If the carpet is placed fluffy side down and left in place for at least 18 months, the weeds will start to die off from lack of light. Make sure that the carpet is made from natural fibres, not synthetic or else you’ll be left with it in the soil, and for allotments, check that there are no restrictions on using carpet.
Time it Right Some weeds such as the purple flowered oxalis spread by forming tiny ‘bulbils’ or miniature bulbs below ground. If you try to dig these weeds out at this time of year, you’ll run in to trouble as the bulbils will be shed into the surrounding soil as you lift the plant out, making matters worse. Wait until next spring when the bulbils will be firmly attached and weed them out then.
as chickweed or groundsel that invade your plot. Keep the hoe sharp and use it regularly.
Careful what you Compost Only compost the green, leafy bits of weeds; avoid any chunky roots, and never put any flowering or seeding weeds in the compost heap. Some weed seeds will easily survive most domestic composting systems.
Hoe, hoe, hoe An old fashioned and still just as useful method of weed control is the hoe. They’re readily available at any decent garden centre and are a great way to weed your garden, especially if it’s largely annual weeds such
Visit Pippa’s website www. pippagreenwood.com for a great range of gardening products including Pippa’s favourite weeder, Nemaslug, Nemasys caterpillar, slug, ant and other biological controls, Enviromesh & Envirofleece and lots more besides.
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WHAT’S ON
HERE THERE AND EVERYWHERE! What’s on here, there and everywhere for September? In a nut shell… plenty. Take your pick
ON YOUR DOORSTEP The Horrid History of the Water of Leith/ Water of Leith Visitor Centre. Sunday 15th September 12.00 to 4pm. A treasure trail of enactments, activities and hands on fun, as we unearth the armies, farmers, millers, and revolutionaries... do not forget the witches and grave robbers. Families can join in the event by purchasing a map for £10. BOOKING ESSENTIAL 0131 455 7367 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. Jack and Jill Market
Doors Open Day - September. This is your chance to explore some of Edinburgh’s most architecturally, culturally and socially significant buildings. Most venues feature behind the scenes tours, activities, exhibitions and/or talks which bring the history of the building, garden, cemetery or monument and its everyday use to life. Visit: www.doorsopendays.org.uk for a detailed programme. SeptemberFest - Community Festival Broughton High School. Comely Bank. Saturday 21st September. 11am- 4pm. Free entry and lots of free activities. Lots of fun for all ages. Music, dance, sports tasters, face painting, obstacle courses and more. The Wheels and Wings Show Sunday 22nd September. 10am- 5pm. Join the National Museum of Flight for a thrilling display of gravity defying stunts. View 200 classic cars and working vehicles. Adult £10.50. Child £5.00. Visit: www.nms.ac.uk/flightsunday
6th October 10.30am-1pm. Heriot Watt University. Riccarton. Where smart mums buy and sell. 50 stalls of nearly new toys, clothes, nursery equipment and more. Save a small fortune!
The Royal Regiment of Scotland Race Day Sunday 29th September. Musselburgh Racecourse family day with army themed activities, assault courses, climbing walls and fairground rides. From 12 noon. Free activities
Polwarth Church Tuesday 24th Sept @ 2pm. Live Traditional and Popular Music. £5.00 incl refreshments. In Aid of Polwarth Parish Church Funds. For further information call Louise 0131 443 3758
CLOSER TO HOME Hopetoun House Painting Tour Wednesday 25th September. 2.30pm. Explore the history of Hopetoun’s paintings by joining the head guide on this
and parking. Adults £19.50. if you book on line. Kids go free. Autumn Colours from Roseburn to Dean Village Walk C/O Water of Leith Visitor Centre Sunday 29th September. At 2pm. A guided walk through the river heartland; discover the woodlands of the beautiful Bell’s Mill area and learn the history of Dean Village £4 (members £2) . Meet at the entrance to walkway on Roseburn Cliff off Corstorphine Road nr Murrayfield. BOOKING ESSENTIAL 0131 455 7367.
special guided tour of the fine art collection of Hopetoun
Vintage Nation
House. Tickets £15 and includes a light afternoon tea .
Sunday 6th October. Corn Exchange - 11 Newmarket
Booking is required for this tour. Please call 0131 331 2451
Road. Scotland’s BIGGEST vintage event comes to town!
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Combining fashion, food, music and beauty. Early bird
Ahoy Me Hearties! Lauriston Castle Cramond
tickets on sale for £3.00. Visit: www.judysvintagefair.co.
Saturday 14 September, 10.30 am - 12.30 pm. £4 per adult/child. Use your pirate map and brave the
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creepy woods at Lauriston to find pirate treasure! Collect
Polwarth Church
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Live Traditional and Popular Music, £5.00 incl refreshments.
with special papers and jewels. To secure your place,
In Aid of Polwarth Parish Church Funds.
call Margaret Findlay on 0131-529-3963.
For further information call Louise 0131 443 3758.
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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. 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. Email: membership@colintongardens.org.uk www.colintongardens.org.uk Colinton Amateur Orchestral Society Meets Tuesday 7.30pm- 9.30pm. Location: St Cuthberts Church Hall. Westgarth Av. Email: secretary@colintonorchestra.org.uk
Colinton Townswomen Meets 2nd Thursday of every month from 2-4pm Location: St. Cuthberts Church, Westgarth Avenue. Contact: 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. Colinton Baby & Toddler Group St. Cuthberts Church Hall, Westgarth Ave. Mon 9.30-11.15am www.colintontoddlers.co.uk. Katie Peer 07717 7743957 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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We are a specialist company with a major focus on the tried and tested range of Batribike folding and full size electric bikes. We carry out a full quality inspection prior to the delivery of a new bike, we also provide full support for warranty and ongoing service requirements from our business unit based in Linlithgow. We are happy to offer a demonstration at a time and location to suit yourself or at our business unit by appointment. Please see our website for further details: www.easygoebikes.com or contact us on Telphone: 01506 237162 Mobile: 0779 4056722 Email: info@easygoebikes.com Business Unit: Unit 9, Mill Place Business Units, Mill Road Industrial Estate, Linlithgow EH49 7TL
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Weir Plumbing ~ Heating ~ Gas Services ( Former Scottish Gas Engineer )
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Did you know? Boilers account for around 55% of what you spend in a year on energy bills. You can save as much as £310 a year by replacing it. Winter might seem like some time away but you can save money by preparing for it now. Plumbers are cheaper while the weather is warmer and there are still offers on insulation and boilers so start work now before winter arrives and the prices go up. Switch your bills now It’s a great time to switch to a cheaper provider as the major providers typically start to increase their prices any day now, just in time for winter. Find a copy of your last gas and electricity bills, go to the energy-switching page on Moneymagpie.com and find a cheaper deal for yourself.
It’s often worth considering one of the smaller suppliers to obtain a better price. You could save up to £60 a year by moving to a smaller supplier. Sainsbury’s Energy, First Utility, Ovo Energy and The Co-Operative Energy all trumped the major suppliers for cheaper tariffs in early 2013. If you want to stick to one of the major suppliers you may be eligible for discounted bills through the government’s ECO (Energy Company
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Obligation) scheme.
The ECO scheme offers heating and insulation improvements for low-income and means tested households. You’re eligible for the scheme if you receive certain benefits; see www.gov.uk/energycompany-obligation for the full list. You can apply through the Energy Saving Trust on 0300 123 1234. Once you have switched to the best-priced deal, the next step is to make sure your home retains heat with the efficiency of an old-time dragon.
Boilers If your boiler is coming to the end of its life, now is a good time to have it replaced. Most boilers over 15 years old can be repaired to keep them working, but they will be less efficient than modern ones. Even factoring in the cost of a new boiler you could save money by replacing it now. Don’t forget to take advantage of the new government energy improvement scheme, The Green Deal. Available to households in Scotland, the scheme lets people pay for energyefficiency improvements
Jasmine Birtles, Moneymagpie.com through savings on their energy bills. Improvements could include installing a new boiler, having loft or cavity wall insulation done, improving heating, draught proofing, double glazing and installing renewable energy such as solar panels. Firstly, have a Green Deal assessment carried out on your property which will provide you with a report of what could be improved; there might be a small cost for the assessment. Then agree to a Green Deal plan with a Green Deal Provider. You pay back the cost of the improvements over time through your electricity bill as your supplier will pass your payments onto your Green Deal Provider. Remember, if you move, the new occupant will pick up the charge whilst enjoying the benefits of a more energy efficient property. Interest is charged on payments but the rate will be fixed and you should be shown a full payment schedule before you sign up. Be sure to shop around Green Deal Providers to find the best interest rate and remember that they may charge a fee for
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early repayment. Visit gov.uk/ greendeal or phone 0808 808 2282 for more details. Insulation Now is a great time to get up-to-date insulation as it’s a quiet period for installers. Insulation materials are also much cheaper to buy in the summer and early autumn when the demand is low, so it’s worth checking out B&Q or Homebase. Efficient insulation can cut the cost of heating and cooling by 40%, while loft insulations save an average 20% on your energy bills annually. Don’t forget you can also find loft insulation vouchers on websites like Groupon as well as applying for the Green Deal.
Draught-proofing Draught-proofing is one of the cheapest and most efficient ways to save energy in your home. The Energy Saving Trust claims you can save £55 a year. You could save more money by taking the DIY route; materials should set you back around £100 while a professional might cost double this. Some older properties with single glazing will be more difficult to draught-proof however and if you are not comfortable with your DIY skills, hiring a professional could save you money in the long run. Check with your home insurance policy before carrying out work yourself to ensure that you are covered for any mishaps. Plumbers
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Summer and early autumn is a slower time of year for plumbers so you could find the rates more favourable, and you’ll also be able to get the work completed quickly. Have any pipe repairs or radiator work done now to eliminate cold spots and fix wasteful dripping taps. It’s also worth having the plumbers in just to check everything is ship shape for winter.
Moneymagpie.com has up to date information on hundreds of ways to earn a bit on the side and boost your income – and more are being added every week. There is also a wealth of information on bestbuy financial products, plus heaps of articles to help you be a clever consumer and make the most of your money.
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Ovensmartz Specialist Oven Cleaning Residential & Commercial Your Local Independant Oven Cleaning Specialist Ovensmartz provides a first class service at realistic prices and no VAT. We only use non-toxic, environmentally safe solutions. We also clean Hobs, Aga’s, Ranges, Cooker Hoods/Extractors, Microwaves, and Fridge/Freezers.
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PC running slow? Computer won’t start? Think you have a virus? Need some hardware or software installed? Problems with your WiFi? Data recovery Web design Tutoring
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CREATING BEAUTIFUL SMILES FOR LIFE
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Ten ways to create a new room in your house Just had a baby? Started working from home? Run out of storage? Then you need to stretch your home. Convert a loft space into an extra bedroom. Hammonds Furniture (0800 021 4360; www.hammonds-uk.com)
1. Build an extension Pros Adding a rear extension to a kitchen can be a great way to create a multi-functional family room. Filling in the side return in a typical Victorian terrace is popular. It may be possible to add a second storey for a new bedroom or bathroom on the first floor, too. Cons Reduces garden size. Unsympathetic extensions feel like an add-on. 2. Convert the loft Pros Create a bedroom (perhaps with a bathroom), a home office or playroom, without taking space from the garden. Cons Not every loft has the headroom or enough useable space. More difficult and expensive if your roof isn’t traditionally built. 3. Convert the cellar Pros Turn a cellar into family living space, a useful utility area, a home office or even a self-contained annexe, without altering the outside of your home. Cons Often more expensive, per square metre, than other ways of creating extra space. Can be difficult to get enough headroom and light into the new room. 4. Add a conservatory Pros Adds extra living space and brings the garden into your home. Relatively inexpensive.
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Cons A poorly built conservatory can be too hot in summer, freezing cold in winter and full of condensation. Takes space from your garden. 5. Build a room in the garden Pros The building work will hardly bother you. Cons Not suitable for small gardens. Could look like a shed, security is an issue, and if not properly insulated it will be too cold to use in winter. 6. Divide a room into two Pros Carving up a large space to add another room is useful and can add value, even though you’re not actually creating any extra space. Cons You’ll need to create a separate doorway for the room, and include an opening window. 7. Put in an ensuite Pros Loved by buyers. Can be fitted into quite a small space. Cons Installing an ensuite at the expense of a bedroom could knock your property’s value. 8. Build on top of your garage Pros A first floor extension on top loses no garden space and is often relatively easy. Cons Foundations may not be strong enough, so the garage will have to be underpinned. 9. Convert your understairs space Pros Turns a poorly used area
By Katherine Sorrell into a valuable extra room – perfect for a ground-floor loo, an extra shower room or a study area. Cons You’ll have to find extra space to store that understairs stuff. If putting in a loo or bathroom, ventilation and connecting to drainage may be a problem. 10. Convert your garage Pros It’s a relatively straightforward job to turn it into a valuable indoor space. Cons Foundations may need strengthening. Avoid if you live in an area where parking is at a premium. Remember, before starting any work, you must speak to the relevant authorities to find out if you need building regulations approval, planning permission or party wall consent from your neighbours. www. planningportal.gov.uk has more information.
How much value can I add? Before you embark on any major home improvement project, ask a local estate agent to value your home, and to estimate how much value they think your project would add.
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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
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New Name, same great service! Alba Oven Cleaning is now part of The Clean Team
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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... Zoe Webster Colinton Village Nursery 0131 477 4518
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THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE A self help method to restore natrual balance/ease of movement and improve posture. Effective in relieving back pain, neck/shoulder tension and headaches, stress related problems and general fatigue. Lessons
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We are a small family run business who can meet all your cleaning requirements however big or small. At SPC, we pride ourselves on providing a professional, reliable and friendly service. The service provided will be tailored to your specific needs. Our rates are highly competitive, starting at £10 an hour for a domestic clean. • Domestic Cleans • Small Retail & Office Cleans • Special Occasion/One-off cleans • Ironing Service We are fully insured.
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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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Beat The Utility Bills The gadgets that’ll save you cash and do your bit for the planet too
With summer already a distant memory, energy companies are rubbing their hands with glee. Cooler weather means bigger energy bills. Time to review a few energy saving devices then. You don’t need to spend a fortune: some of the most effective changes are the simplest. For example, one of the best bill-busters is to replace existing bulbs with low-energy ones. Halogen bulbs are better than incandescent ones, but LED bulbs are better still: for example in a typical 6-light kitchen spotlight, you can replace six 50W halogen bulbs with six 3W LEDs - so the total energy use would drop from 300W to just 18W. Look for “warm white” LEDs if you want a natural light: some LEDs have a bluish light, an effect not everybody likes. Note if you want dimmable lights you’ll need dimmable bulbs and LED-friendly dimmer switches.
While the bulbs do cost more than traditional ones the price is coming down, and they last much, much longer than even halogens, so they’ll pay for themselves quickly and save you money over a long period of time. If you have an
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Turning things off can slash your energy usage too, and computers are particular offenders. Investing in the Ecobutton, which costs around £15, can pay for itself very quickly: press it when you take a break and it’ll put your PC into the most energy efficient standby mode. For TVs, a TV standby saver can put all your home entertainment kit to sleep when you put the TV into standby mode, and there’s an equivalent for PCs. Expect to pay £21 for a TV standby saver and around £16 for a PC one. The Energy Saving Trust also recommends the WAHL Eco Kettle, which uses 60% less energy than a normal kettle but don’t spoil the savings by boiling more water than you actually need. Don’t forget about batteries either: swapping from normal batteries to rechargeable ones can save you hundreds of pounds in a relatively short space of time: according to
Which? magazine, you could save as much as £500 over 100 charges.
Cutting down your gas usage isn’t quite as simple, but it’s still possible. Fitting a flow regulator such as the £5 Showersave to your shower slashes the amount of hot water your showers use, and the £25 Radiator BOOster can reduce the time it takes to heat a room, cutting energy usage in the process. Shower flow reducers can reduce your bills if you’re on a water meter too, as can the Hippo water saver, which reduces the amount of water used to flush your toilet. For really big savings on gas, give some thought to a new boiler: by replacing a D-rated boiler with an A-rated one, you could save around £181 per year in a typical detached house. If that’s a step too far, don’t forget the obvious, affordable options: you’ll save a fortune by insulating your house if its current insulation isn’t up to scratch and by turning the thermostat down a notch. You’ll find that energy efficiency work is often subsidised by government grants, and you might even be able to have it done for free.
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ABSOLUTE UPHOLSTERY Traditional and Modern Upholstery Service
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With over 20 years experience Liberton Joinery specialises in all types of carpentry and joinery in and around Edinburgh Sash windows ~Decking Loft Conversions ~ Kitchen Fitting Skirtings ~ Wood Flooring ...and much more
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Further complimenting our existing Care Homes, Lorimer House and Struan Lodge, Lindemann Healthcare are proud to add Thorburn Manor. 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
extension provides the perfect setting to
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
our quiet lounges or our stunning main School, Thorburn Manor, is a thoughtfully lounge which opens onto the beautifully designed care home to cater for older landscaped gardens. people with a range of care needs including dementia and palliative care.
Contact Us Thorburn Manor Nursing Home, 2a Thorburn Road Edinburgh EH13 0BQ Telephone: 0131 441 6984 Fax: 0131 629 2298
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Mediterranean Fish Bake Serves 4
Ready in 50 minutes This is a great one-pan dish full of fresh flavour. Monkfish is quite pricey but the meaty flesh is delicious and bakes really well, however you can replace it with cod loin, salmon steaks or thick pieces of haddock fillet if you prefer. Serve with a green salad and warmed ciabatta bread to mop up all the lovely herb and lemon flavoured pan juices.
Ingredients:
• 2 tbsp olive oil (choose a good quality fruity one) • 350g small new potatoes, halved • 1 red pepper, deseeded and cut into chunks • 1 yellow pepper, deseeded and cut into chunks • 1 green pepper, deseeded and cut into chunks • 225g small plum tomatoes, halved • 4 monkfish fillets (each weighing about 150g) • 50g butter, softened • Pared rind and juice from 1 small lemon, plus extra wedges to serve • 1 tbsp fresh chopped oregano • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Tip Replace the peppers with sliced courgettes, chunks of celery and baby button mushrooms, if liked.
Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas Mark 6. Place the oil in a large non-stick roasting tin and heat in the oven for 5 minutes. Add the potatoes to the tin and toss to coat in the hot oil. Roast for 20 minutes, turning once. Add the peppers and tomatoes to the roasting tin and toss to coat in the hot oil. Make a space in the tin and add the monkfish fillets. Return the roasting tin to the oven for 10 minutes. Dot the butter over the fish fillets and sprinkle over the lemon rind, juice and oregano. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and roast for a further 5-10 minutes until the fish is just cooked through and the potatoes and peppers are tender. Slice each monkfish fillet and arrange with the potatoes, peppers and tomatoes on four warmed serving plates. Spoon over the pan juices and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
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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. Closed daily between 1pm and 2pm. Colinton Surgery – 0131 441 4555 www.colintonsurgery.co.uk Mon- Fri 8am- 6pm Firrhill Medical Centre – 0131 441 3119 Mon- Fri 8am- 6pm Royal Infirmary – 0131 536 1000 www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk Sick Kids Hospital – 0131 536 0000 www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk NHS 24 – 08454 24 24 24 www.nhs24.com 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
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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 MDA Studio Novo Design Andy Ross BUILDER Dean Jones Building Services Colinton Building Services J M Builders Lothian Building Supplies CARPENTER/JOINER SMC Joinery Liberton Joinery CARPETS James Erskine CHIROPODIST Colinton Chiropody CLEANING SERVICES The Home Agency Fiona’s House Cleaning Scott’s Premier Cleaning COMPUTER SERVICES Capital PC Repairs Colinton PC Solutions Sortmy PC COMPLIMENTARY THERAPY Massage Therapist The Alexander Technique DECORATORS Kenneth Bayne Lamb 26 Heritage Decorators Ian Hodgson & Co DENTIST Colinton Dental Practice DRIVEWAY CLEANING Driveway Cleaning Edinburgh DUVETS The Feather Company ELECTRIC BIKES Easy go Bikes ELECTRICIAN Bryter Electrical Ltd KM Electrical D Sykes Electrical FINANCIAL SERVICES Honour Financial FIREPLACE SUPPLIERS Traditional Fire Surrounds
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FISH MERCHANT Marc Horsburgh 34 GARDENING Capital Gardening 17 RKB Home & Garden 11 GAS HEATING & SERVICING 23 Les Weir Geoff Lennie 33 HAIRDRESSING Kim O’Donnell 9 HOME CARE SERVICES 27 Bluebird Care LOCKSMITHS 13 1st Call Locksmiths LIFE COACHING 28 Heloise Dempster MOBILE HAIRDRESSING Susan Vyse 5 MUSIC LESSONS Monkey Music 10 29 Rhona Finlay NURSERY Colinton Private Nursery 32 OVEN CLEANING 32 Alba Oven Cleaning OvenSmartz 26 PILATES Judith Rintoull 29 PHOTOGRAPHY 35 West Mill Photography PLUMBING & DRAINS 26 Shandon Plumbing Alex Hunter Plumbing 16 RESIDENTIAL CARE Thorburn Manor 38 Care UK 43 RE-UPHOLSTERY James Erskine 31 Absolute Upholstery 37 ROOFING & BUILDING SERVICES Stormshield 18&19 Edinburgh Roofing Services 35 Weatherproof 17 Edinburgh Quality Builders 48 TREE SURGEON Delisle Tree Solutions 11 WINDOW CLEANING SPM Window Cleaning 34
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The Ultimate in care home living, locally
As we get older we all need extra care and support but we still want to enjoy doing the things we love.
respite care, while being supported to continue to live a happy and fulfilled life.
At the brand new Cairdean House each resident receives the highest standard of tailored nursing, residential, specialist dementia and
Cairdean House is just one of a number of new, purpose-built homes opened by award-winning care provider Care UK.
Cairdean House, 185 Redford Road, Colinton, Edinburgh, EH13 9PN 0333 321 0930 careuk.com/cairdean-house
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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
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