Dell Directory November 2019 by Konect Magazines

November 2019

THE DELL DIRECTORY

HEALTH:

WHAT’S ON:

A Family ticket to Edinburgh’s MagicFest

November Programme

PLUS: health, food & drink, CLUBS & CLASSES, Puzzles, and much more inside! The monthly community magazine for Colinton, Craiglockhart and Kingsknowe

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ith the clocks back an hour and the nights closing in, it’s the season of

fairly lights, torchlight processions,

sparklers, spicy hot drinks and plenty of local Christmas fairs to attend.

We’ve teamed up with the Edinburgh

THIS ISSUE

International Magic Festival once again to offer readers the chance to win a family

ticket to the show “You Are Magic”, at the

end of December. See page 36 for details and get your entry in!

Local people................................................... 8 Pentlands Book Festival............................... 9 Health: Pain and the Brain.........................17

Have you heard of the local charity Best

Local Lab: Swarm Robotics.......................23

produce beautiful protective clothing for

Notes from a Small Village.........................30

needs at meal times, as well as running

WIN! MagicFest tickets..............................36

Bib N Tucker? Based in Oxgangs, they

Lynne’s Column...........................................29

adults and children who have additional

Puzzles..........................................................34

skills and social groups. Turn to the inside back cover for their details.

Clubs & Classes..........................................37 Index of Advertisers....................................38

All our usual columns are here, I hope you

Best Bib N Tucker........................................39

COVER IMAGE: Stay safe over bonfire week.

The Dell Directory is distributed to 5,500 homes in the Colinton, Craiglockhart and Kingsknowe areas. There are 11 copies a year with a joint issue in Dec/Jan.

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Reta MacLennan : “I’m glad I did that!”

Reta MacLennan has written her first book, Travelling Scotland with One Yellow Welly. Until last year Reta and her husband, John, ran a B&B in Currie. Prior to that, she worked for the Scottish Tourist Board, and her book describes her many adventures assessing hotels, B&Bs, guest houses and self-catering establishments. Reta enjoys cooking, walking and dancing. They have two adult sons and four grandsons. Describing the variety of things she has done over the years, Reta MacLennan comments, “I don’t want to look back and say, ‘I wish I had!’ I’d much rather say ‘I’m glad I did!’” Reta is one of this year’s featured authors at the Pentlands Book Festival (PBF). Friends told her she should write a book about her experiences as a Quality Advisor (QA) for the Scottish Tourist Board. So that’s what she has done. Travelling Scotland with One Yellow Welly (And a Boot Load of Stories) recounts Reta’s interesting, challenging and hilarious adventures. The book is “a real page-turner”, according to Willie Macleod, Former Director of Industry Services, Visit Scotland. “Reta played a significant part in training and managing those professional guests who were dedicated to ensuring that the visitor to Scotland was provided with independent and objective guidance on what to expect in quality of food, where to eat, visit and stay in the days before TripAdvisor and other user-generated on-line reviews existed.” Raised by her grandparents, Reta grew up in Balerno and attended Currie High School for two years and one term before circumstances made it necessary for her to find work. She attended night-classes in secretarial studies, starting as an office junior and finishing as PA to the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities at Heriot-Watt University. 8 | THE DELL

When her sons were still at school, she started her own catering business. Later she went to work for Taste of Scotland as a food inspector. “After that, I followed my desire to train as a counsellor,” says Reta. “I did a course in relationship counselling, and then a postgraduate diploma at Napier University.” Did the counselling skills help Reta with her next job – the one with the Tourist Board? Her book describes all sorts of encounters with people working in hospitality, an industry that has plenty of stresses and strains, in addition to the joys. I wonder how many times Reta visited an establishment, gave them their rating … and then threw in some free counselling. After retiring, Reta and her husband ran their B&B for 15 years, and I suspect that experience has provided her with enough stories for another book. Does she have any plans for further writing projects? “I do have a few things murmuring around in my head,” she says, “Maybe fiction, maybe short stories. I’ll see.” Hear Reta speak about her work and read an extract from her book at the PBF’s Local Authors Drop-in on 16th November at Colinton Library, 2:00 pm. The Local People column is contributed by Suzanne Green. Suzann is a freelance writer/editor and writes regularly for The Dell Directory. She is married to Andy and they have two adult daughters. @KonectMagazines

November Programme For detailed information and tickets, please go to www.pentlandsbookfestival.org Tickets also available at Currie or Colinton Library. Nearly all events are free.

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Lights to Remember THE COLINTON & MERCHISTON CHOIR PRESENTS

Thursday 12th December 2019 6.30pm

“Music for Christmas”

Marie Curie Hospice Edinburgh

Sunday 15 December at 7.30pm

Edinburgh

The venue is the magnificent Memorial Hall at Merchiston Castle School. The performance includes Bach’s “Sleepers, Wake!”, “Fantasia on Christmas Carols” by Vaughan Williams, and other popular carols

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Eye Conditions: Amaurosis Fugax ‘Amaurosis Fugax’ literally means “fleeting darkening.” It presents as a loss of vision for a short period of time. This is typically like a curtain coming down over your vision or a dimming/ fogging. It usually lasts for seconds or minutes and then lifts again. This is essentially a ‘TIA’ (small stroke) in the eye. What is the cause? Atherosclerosis is a plaque build up in the arteries of fat, calcium and cholesterol etc. causing hardening and narrowing. Fragments of this or blood clots can then break off and disrupt the flow of blood into the eye. This often comes from the carotid artery in the neck or can originate from the heart. What are the associated risks? Someone who has an episode is at an increased risk of stroke. A permanent artery occlusion can also occur, causing permanent visual loss (Fig.1). It is therefore essential to have further tests done promptly. These include the testing of blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugars and an

ECG. An ultrasound of the carotid arteries in the neck would also be indicated to check for narrowing. What is the treatment? Treatment depends on the severity of the blockage but is generally aimed at reducing the risk of TIA’s or stroke by preventing clots and lowering cholesterol. This can be in the form of blood thinners and statins. Other treatment may be indicated by the test results. What are the risk factors? Hypertension, diabetes, obesity, high cholesterol, excessive consumption of alcohol and smoking are all risk factors. Regular exercise is advised as a preventative measure. Where should I go? It’s best to see your Optometrist first to evaluate if it is indeed Amaurosis Fugax or something else of similar presentation. Accurate referral onwards to your GP/hospital is then possible. This article was contributed by Jonathan Jennett of Clearvue Opticians, 60 Bryce Road, Currie, EH14 5LD.

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Pain and the Brain

Pain is only ever in your brain. 100% of the time. No exceptions. This is a difficult concept to get your head around. Surely the pain we feel is directly related to the extent of tissue damage we have? That would be logical – a small cut should hurt a lot less than a major broken bone, but this is not the case. Understanding this does help with the management of chronic pain. About 20% of the population will have pain that has been present for more than 3 months. This may be chronic low back pain, arthritic knee pain or any of a whole host of conditions that can give us pain. Pain hurts and it hurts because the brain is convinced that we need protecting. We have no control over this. Our brain decides how much pain we feel and our brain has the ability to turn the “volume” of pain we feel up or down.

Most of us recognise this as being true in extreme circumstances. We can believe the many examples which exist of people in life threatening situations, such as escaping from a burning building or from a car accident, getting out without realizing they have been injured. The brain received signals from the body that there is damage, the brain knows that survival is more important so no pain is felt until a place of safety is reached. An example would be the Dad who lifted a car up on his own and carried his daughter to safety despite having dislocated both his shoulders. We can also understand the opposite scenario. Many of us have experience of pain that keeps us awake at night – the nagging toothache or abdominal pain. By 5am, without sleep, we become convinced this could be serious – a tooth abscess @KonectMagazines

or an appendicitis. We phone for an appointment with a dentist or doctor first thing in the morning and then realize that our pain has gone down. Our brain, with its’ knowledge of what could be wrong, turned up the volume of our pain to get us to seek help. Booking an appointment can make us feel better and reassurance from a professional that all is OK can really reduce our pain. This is an example of our brain protecting us. The knowledge that our brain can control the level on pain we feel in an attempt to protect us from what it perceives as further damage can really help in the management of chronic pain. We can learn what triggers turn up the volume of our pain and teach our brain what is safe to do. Movement and exercise are generally good but if they produce more pain, we tend to avoid them. By teaching the brain that it is safe to exercise, we can reduce pain and improve quality of life. Knowledge is power and an understanding of pain gives us the power to better control chronic pain. That can only be good. The health column is contributed by McNaughton Physiogrange, Edinburgh www.physiogrange.co.uk

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LOCAL LAB

Swarm Robotics Siobhan Duncan is a PhD student at the Edinburgh Centre for Robotics, a partnership between Heriot-Watt University and the University of Edinburgh. She studies swarm robotics and shares her passion widely as part of her mission to encourage others to see robotics as a future career option. What is ‘swarm robotics’? Swarm robotics looks to natural swarms, such as bees, ants, termites, and tries to understand how these collective manage to collaborate so that we can program robots to do the same. For example, termites are nature’s best builders, able to create super cities within their mounds without building plans, leaders, or language. These abilities are very interesting to roboticists, we currently don’t have robots that can perform behaviours in this way. Swarm robotics looks to find a way to mimic these with hundreds, thousands, or even millions, of robots collaborating to do things like search and rescue, environmental monitoring, infrastructure inspection, debris clearing, etc... What made you chose to study and develop swarm robotics? I have wanted to work with robots for as long as I can remember. In particular, I have always wanted to work on robots that can have real positive impact on the world. Swarm robotics has so many positive applications, such as search and rescue, which I found a massive draw to the discipline. @KonectMagazines

Why are you so passionate about robotics as a career option? I first was interested in robotics from watching science fiction with my dad. I was fascinated with them as a child. As a teenager I found an interest in maths and science, and later on computing, so I knew I’d enjoy a stem subject at university. I was lucky enough to take part in the Careers Scotland Summer Space Camp which used to be run at Edinburgh University where I was exposed to the Lego Minestorms robots and I feel head over heels with building and programming these machines. As an adult, I enjoy the challenge. Robotics is challenging and requires multidisciplinary cooperation. I enjoy working with different types of engineers and scientists who bring different ways of thinking to the table. Even though it’s hard, it’s so rewarding, when you see the progress you can make with your ideas and hard work, there is no feeling like it. The Local Lab column is contributed by Heriot-Watt University to engage the public in a range of their research projects. THE DELL | 23

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LYNNE’S COLUM N

No Excuses November Seeing how my column looks in the Dell Directory each month and what graphics Helen-Jane has added to the page is a novelty that still hasn’t worn off for me. I did get a good giggle at last month’s photograph of a very athletic person leaping high on a trampoline. Had I seen it before publication I would have been tempted to ask Helen-Jane to add the following disclaimer: “Note: Legs not author’s own. Don’t try this at home (or, indeed, anywhere if you’re over the age of 50!)” Suffice to say that, even though my bouncing was much less enthusiastic than the lovely leg model, I am still, over a month later, sore in places I didn’t think trampolining could reach!

I did manage to complete the aerial assault course in Center Parcs last month, though (even with the dodgy ribs!) and was ridiculously proud of myself. I will be wearing my wee badge as a medal of honour for ever to remind me how fantastic I felt at the end of the course despite the medium grade terror I felt when I glanced down at the beginning! @KonectMagazines

I don’t have such lofty ambitions for November (far too cold for all that outdoor malarkey, anyway!) but I am putting quite a few things in my diary and it’s shaping up to be an interesting month. So far, my plans include paying a visit to my sister in Glasgow for a wee overnight stay, catching up with a couple of old friends, going to a writer’s retreat in Portobello and attending Emotional Wellbeing Training at St. Cuthbert’s in Colinton. The latter is another example of some of the great things on offer in the local community – dropin classes offering fitness training for the mind. More and more we’re becoming aware of how vital it is to look after our mental as well as our physical health so how fantastic to have something like this on our doorstep.

Why not make this No Excuses November? Before long we’ll be counting down to Christmas and all the busyness of the end of the year will be upon us. So, use this month to do something you’ve been putting off or not had time for so far this year. Whether it’s visiting somewhere, catching up with friends and family, trying a new hobby or interest or just carving out a little time for yourself, make sure it happens this month. Put the plans in place now and make or take no excuses to have an amazing and fulfilling November. Lynne lives in Colinton with her husband and two children. She dreams of being a freelance writer when she grows up but mostly just avoids growing up! THE DELL | 29

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I’ve lived in Balerno since 1991. It’s home. But Illinois, the American state where I grew up, is also home. I think of myself as a transplant – uprooted from the rich, dark farmland in the Midwest, and replanted in harder, rockier UK soil. Though I feel quite at home here, growing up in a place with different customs means that I don’t always see things in the same way as my neighbour.

Learning to walk

Before I came to the UK I didn’t walk much – like most Americans. My exertions were minimal: walking from the car park to the mall entrance and then round the shops; walking to a restaurant’s salad bar and then back to the table; walking up the escalator if it wasn’t going fast enough. But now I was in a country where people really walked. Even if they had perfectly good cars, they walked. People walked all the time. They didn’t stop to think whether they had time to walk, they just did it. Sometimes they would walk when they didn’t even have to go anywhere. And they thought it was funny that I expected to travel everywhere by car. They were amused by all my attempts at walking. It was funny how I looked the wrong way when crossing the road, and friends had to pull me back onto the kerb and out of a car’s path. It was laughable that I assumed an approaching car would slow down a bit when I was in the middle of the road, not come at me even faster! And it was hilarious the way a car’s wing mirror would catch my elbow, or some other part of my anatomy, as it zipped past. @KonectMagazines

I just couldn’t get used to how close cars and buses came to the side of the road. My husband taught me a different meaning for walk. When we first met he would ask me if I wanted to go walking. I would smile and accept, thinking we would be holding hands and strolling through a beautiful garden. But he meant: slogging your guts out trying to get to the top of a mountain while the wind batters you and nearly blows you off the ridge, as the horizontal rain pelts you. This type of walking means huffing and puffing and trying to keep going even when the midges are attacking you and your big toenails have turned black as they push against the tops of your hiking boots. This is not walking. This is an exercise in survival! Why are people allowed to call this walking? It is false advertising, and doesn’t prepare you for what’s coming. My husband-to-be assumed I was a keen hill walker when we met, simply because I’d brought my hiking boots to Britain. But I’d packed them because I had them. After all, you never know when hiking boots — or anything — will come in handy. Somehow seeing my boots convinced him that I was just the girl for him! (Now he accuses me of false advertising.) Of course, I had a go at this walking he was so crazy about. The first opportunity was a “hill” called Blencathra in the Lake District with my boyfriend and his mates, all experienced walkers. I did get to the top, but it was hard work. And I was aware that I was a source of amusement to the lads, although they were respectful. At one point I took a step and my boot went straight through the snow and out the other side — there was nothing solid under it. Everyone just joked and told me to choose another place to take my next step. So I laughed, a bit manically, and did as they said. Another time, when I was struggling to keep going, one of the guys told me not to worry, I could have a coffee at the top. There was a @KonectMagazines

nice café up there. This helped a lot. My pace quickened and I thought I could actually smell the coffee as I approached the peak. But when we got there, there was no café and no coffee. A couple of years later I was with another group in Wales, climbing Snowdon. Half-way up I met a walker coming down. “Don’t worry,” he said. “You can have a drink at the café on top.” This time I smiled knowingly. Did he think I was gullible? “I’ve heard that one before,” I laughed. I picked up my pace a little, proud of the way I was becoming such an experienced and knowledgeable walker. When we got to the top, my husband and his friends tried very hard to restrain their mirth as we headed for the big café to find some coffee.

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PUZZLES

CROSSWORD

BUSTER THE DOG

Solution in the December edition ACROSS: 1. A strong effect on (6), 4. Sore (6), 9. Stopping place (7) ,10. Narrates (5), 11. Slumber (5), 12. Arrives at (7), 13. Presenting (11), 18. Item (7), 20. Mechanical engine (5), 22. Higher up (5), 23. Dealt with (7), 24. Help (6), 25. Theatre seats (6). DOWN: 1. Be certain of (6), 2. Wood smoothing tool (5), 3. Crunchier (7), 5. Additional (5), 6. Popular sea mammal (7), 7. Withstand (6), 8. Components of recipe (11), 14. Countries (7), 15. Remark (7), 16. Yellow fruit (6), 17. Classifications (6), 19. A board game (5), 21. The whole amount (5).

Solution in the December edition

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We are delighted to team up with the Edinburgh International Magic Festival to offer readers a chance to win a family ticket to the family show: You are Magic!

Join the fun as we conjure up a magic show from thin air! Thrilling illusions, spooky mind reading, stunning sleightof-hand, and death-defying escapes. The audience helps to create the show by using their imagination, ingenuity, and ability to saw someone in half. Gasp, laugh, and discover your secret magical talents. And who knows, you might even become the star of the show! Presented by magician extraordinaire Magic Gareth and dazzling dancer Michelle Ferguson. To enter, simply answer the following question: What is the name of the magician in the “You are Magic” show?

Email your answer, along with your full name and postcode, to: win@konect.scot. Closing date 15th November 2019. Winner will be chosen at random after the closing date and informed via the email address used to enter. The prize is a family ticket to “You are Magic,” please see the MagicFest website for details. Winner can select the date and time of the performance to attend. MagicFest 2019 runs from 27th Dec to 5th Jan. The full programme is at www.magicfest.co.uk

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CLUBS & CLASSES

SPORTS, HOBBIES, LEARNING, SUPPORT GROUPS & MORE... CRAIGLOCKHART BADMINTON CLUB Craiglockhart Parish Church - We meet for social badminton on Wednesdays 8pm to 10pm from September to May. Contact Averil Sutherland on 07720 049705. MORNINGSIDE & NEWINGTON FLORAL ART CLUB Come along & enjoy relaxing evenings watching a floral demonstration with lively & interesting chat. You might even win one of the arrangements. We meet in Boroughmuir Rugby Club, Meggatland, off Colinton Road EH14 1AS from 7.30pm to 9.30pm approx on the 1st Monday of each month. Wine/tea/coffee available. New Members Only – come as a visitor for £7 on the 2nd September or 7th October which will be deducted from your annual subscription making it only another £28 if you decide to join us. We look forward to meeting you. For information please contact Joyce Rutherford 0131 443 2536 or joyce. rutherford@btinternet.com EDINBURGH CITY KORFBALL CLUB Korfball is a mixed-sex sport similar to netball. The club has teams at all levels, so whether you’re super competitive or looking for a recreational sport, we have a place for everyone. We train twice a week and have regular social events, so it’s a great way to meet new people and try something new. Meet Wester Hailes Education Centre, Mon 19:30-21:30 & Wed 20:00-21:30. First 3 sessions free for new members, various membership options available after that. Please contact Daniel Pratt (Coach & Development) eckc.development@ gmail.com or 07471894650. www.edinburghcitykorfball.com LITTLE STEPS Baby and Toddler Group, Weds 10am – 11.30am (term times). Play, Bible stories, crafts, singing, snacks for kids, coffee and homebaking. St John’s Colinton Mains Church, 223 Oxgangs Road North. See facebook: St John’s Colinton Mains EDINBURGH LINUS GROUP We are a small group who meet every second Tuesday afternoon in the Pentland Community centre and make quilts and incubator covers for the Sick Kid’s Hospital. New members are always welcome. More information from alisonjdunlop@yahoo.co.uk COLINTON & MERCHISTON CHOIR Amateur choral society, performing two concerts per year. We meet in the Music Department at Merchiston Castle School, Mondays 7.30pm to 9pm. All ages welcome, no audition required. Annual membership subscription of £35.00, which includes the hire of music. For more information, please visit www.colintonchoir.org HATHA YOGA Colinton Parish Church - Redford Room, Dell Road on Wednesdays 7pm - 8.30pm. For more details please email june4yoga@btinternet.com or call 07730 130435

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FRIENDLY BRIDGE Colinton Cottage Homes - 15 Thorburn Road, Colinton. Every Tues 2-4pm. Contact Ken McLeod, Tel: 0131 466 0888. COLINTON BADMINTON CLUB St. Cuthberts Church Hall, Westgarth Ave - Monday 8pm-10pm from Sept to March. Contact: Archie Clark on 0131 449 4703 STABLE ROOM PLAYGROUPS Colinton Parish Church, Dell Road Happy and stimulating playgroups from 2-5 years old. Mon, Weds & Fri 9.15am to 12.00pm. (term time). E: stableroomcolinton@gmail.com M: 07740 334967. STABLE ROOM & TODDLER GROUPS Colinton Parish Church, Dell Road - Thurs 9.30am - 11.30am (term time). M: 07740 334967. E: stableroomcolinton@gmail.com Please phone before coming as we operate a waiting list. PROGRESS FITNESS Fitness classes in Colinton and Juniper Green. Zumba, Zumba Step, Zumba Gold, Floor Barre, Yoga, Fitness Yoga and Total Body Conditioning. £5 per class or 10 classes for £45. For full details go to www.progressfitness.co.uk COMPLEMENTARY FITNESS CLASSES All level classes - Tues: Fitness Pilates 7.30pm in Craiglockhart Church Hall & Classes in Dreghorn Loan Church Hall, Colinton, on Weds: Fitness Toning 9.30am Thurs: Fitness Pilates/Yoga 7pm. Fri: Fitness Yoga 9.30am info & details www.complementaryfitness.co.uk COLINTON GARDEN CLUB Dreghorn Loan Hall - Meets 4th Monday of every month at 8.00pm. September to April. E: membership@colintongardens.org.uk W: www.colintongardens.org.uk BIDE & BLETHER LUNCH CLUB Oxgangs Neighbourhood Centre, 71 Firrhill Drive, Edinburgh EH13 9EU Every Wednesday from 1.30pm to 3pm, starting from 7th June. Call us today to book your place on 0131 466 0678. CRAIGLOCKHART CHURCH GUILD Craiglockhart Church, Craiglockhart Drive North, EH14 1HS. We meet in Centenary Hall at 7.30 pm on 1st & 3rd Tuesdays from October to March to encourage men and women in their faith while hearing interesting talks, having fun and finishing with a chat over tea and coffee. Everyone most welcome. COLINTON LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY Dreghorn Loan Hall - Want to know about local history! We meet every other Monday evening in the Hall with Speakers starting at 8pm prompt. Visit www.colintonhistory.org.uk or contact enquiries@colintonhistory.org.uk EDINBURGH GUILD OF WEAVERS, SPINNERS AND DYERS Craiglockhart Church, Craiglockhart Drive North - Meet at monthly usually the third Saturday of the month. Our aims are to further the crafts of weaving,

spinning and dyeing, to learn from each other as well as from experienced craft tutors, and to create opportunities to display and pass on our skills. See www.ewsd.org.uk WEDNESDAY WALKING GROUP Meet every Wednesday for walks in the Lothians, Fife, the Borders and further afield. Transport from Currie Library car park, walks of various grades and distances (usually 6 to 8 miles). Just turn up and go. Contact: M. Timmins T: 0131 449 4525 or A Blythe T:0131 629 3644 (Balerno and District Ramblers) for details and a programme. SISTERS WITH SPIRIT Swing Café at Colinton Parish Church A new women’s group that meet on the first Thursday every month at 7.30pm. For more details on the themes for our meetings, and to book tickets, please visit facebook.com/sisterswithspirit or call 0131 441 2232. GO GET FITNESS Insanity Live classes - Max Interval Training for all fitness levels. Mon 8pm Spylaw Park, Colinton. Tues 8.15pm Pentland Community Centre. Thurs 1pm, Fri 9.40am North Merchiston Club (parents welcome to bring children to watch!) £5 per class or block of 10 classes for £40 For bookings and further details: emma@go-get.co.uk Visit: www.go-get.co.uk or facebook.com/gogetinsanitylive 7th EDINBURGH BOYS BRIGADE Co. We welcome boys of all school ages, from Primary 1 to S6 - For a real variety of fun, games, activities, outings & competitions. Most Friday evenings during school term at Dreghorn Loan Hall, Dreghorn Loan. Alastair Merrill (Company Captain); ajsmerrill@gmail.com; 0131 477 3982; 07766 246880. Martin Shand (P1 – P6); martinshand74@gmail.com; 0131 441 9149; 07860 368285. COLINTON LITERARY SOCIETY Dreghorn Loan Hall - Meets every Wednesday at 8pm from 9th October. Keep up to date with latest news about the Lit, on Church website www.colinton-parish.com CRAIGLOCKHART LADIES GROUP This group has been meeting for 40 years and continues to do so in Craiglockhart Parish Church starting at 8pm on Monday’s from September to March. Our first meeting this session is on September 9th. Do come and join us for our Welcome Night and find out our full programme. Membership fee £25. Contact- Peta Graham 0131 443 2150.

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