Dell Directory April 2022 by Konect Magazines

April 2022

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short drive along the A70 towards Lanark takes you through a small forest which hides the remains of a late 19th century gunpowder factory. The reverberations of a large explosion here around 100 years ago was felt by residents in Currie. It’s an isolated, remote spot picked for exactly that reason and I spent a sunny and very peaceful spring afternoon rambling around the area; take a look at the article on pages 8-9. The wine column, health and beauty expertise, everything you need to fix and beautify home and garden, updates on local groups you can get involved in - there is so much local and expert information packed into this magazine by our fantastic local contributors and businesses, I hope you enjoy it this month. And for a smile –just look at the photo of the puffins in the Local Environment column. Wishing all Dell Directory readers and customers a lovely Easter.

THIS ISSUE Local History: Gunpowder Plot.........................8 As your Pharmacist: Spring Health............... 13 Health: Working from home............................ 14 Local Lab: Energy Bills..................................... 16 Local Environment: Roll up, roll up!.............. 22 Puzzles.................................................................. 31 I  food: The illusive art of detachment...... 38 Wine tasting: The Ugly Duckling................... 39 Community...................................................42 / 43 Lynne’s Column: Vote for action.................... 44 Recipe: Rhubarb & Ginger Mousse............. 45 Clubs & Classes................................................. 46

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LOCAL HISTORY

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GUNPOWDER PLOT ON THE EDGE OF THE PENTLANDS

Camilty Forest is a wild and scenic small forest that lies on both sides of the A70, between Harperrig and West Calder. Today, it makes for a very quiet and peaceful walk beside the gurgling Linhouse Water, and it’s hard to imagine that 100 years ago it was a hive of industrial activity - a gunpowder works, with frequent explosions!

There is no vehicular access now and with the passage of time and change of land use it’s not easy to identify even where the main access roads were. Camilty Gunpowder Works supplied the coal and shale mining industries with gunpowder from around 1890 to 1930. Shale in particular is very hard, too hard to be mined with picks, so gunpowder was essential. The Camilty Works was originally owned by the Midlothian Gunpowder Company, and the site changed hands several times over the years, eventually ending up in the hands of ICI until being shut down in 1930. Shale miners had to purchase their own gunpowder - the mining companies didn’t supply it. It was sold over the counter in the Co-op, carried home in a bag and stored as often as not under the bed! It was the miner’s wife’s task to fill her man’s powder tin each morning with enough powder for his shift.

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explosions; the steep banks would absorb the force of explosions and provide a higher area for office buildings; and the burn was close by in case of fire. Explosions were not unusual and people in the area were used to hearing them. It was not unlike living in an earthquake zone in some ways! One of the company rules was that ‘‘men must on no account turn up their trousers at the foot.’’ Dust or grit could gather in turn ups, and just a tiny amount could trigger an explosion. A large explosion in June 1909 shook furniture and windows in West Calder, and the concussion was felt as far away as Carstairs in the West and Currie in the East. Tragically there was a fatal explosion in 1921 where two employees lost their lives. The ingredients for the gunpower were mixed and ground in ‘‘danger buildings’’ - a series of bays with walls 2ft thick, surrounded by earthen mounds as high as the eaves and with flimsy wooden roofs, so that any explosion would be contained within one compartment and the roof blown out. Remains of various works buildings can be seen at the site today, most prominently the bays of the gunpowder magazine and its blast proof tunnel. If you’d like to visit the site, take the A70 towards Lanark, and turn right onto the B7008 towards Harburn. Take the second tuning on the right, then at Harburn Village Hall turn right again. Follow the road for one mile; opposite a farmhouse here is a gateway on the right with space to park a couple of cars. The roads are all single track and un-named but the grid reference is N 55 50.319, W 003 30.263. Walk through the gateway and turn to the left to follow the fenceline; the path leads down to the site of the gunpowder works. Be prepared for mud. The site is not suitable for young children as there are open shafts into the tunnel below the bays.

Camilty bridge

THE BRIDGE TO NOWHERE While I was in Camilty Forest, I decided to walk further along Linhouse Water to the site of the “bridge to nowhere”. This bridge was built at great expense and completed in 1830. It had been intended to carry a new road across Linhouse Water, a direct route from the Falkirk cattle markets, straight through to the Cauldstane Slap (the gap in the Pentlands used by drovers) and on to England. It would have made their route much easier. The road itself was never completed though. The Earl of Morton was having none of it; he objected to the road crossing his land, so it petered out just south of the new bridge. The bridge has gradually given way to nature; the keystone fell in early 2009, and today you can see remains of the arch lying in the water.

Camilty bridge remains

This article was written by Helen-Jane Gisbourne, editor of Konect magazines. All information about the gunpowder works is taken from the book ‘‘Camilty Gunpower Works’’ by Sybil Cavanagh, published by the West Lothian Local History Library. @KonectMagazines

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ASK YOUR PHARMACIST

As the days get lighter and the weather improves we look forward to better health but despite its joys warmer weather can bring with it some common health issues. Hayfever is the first condition we think about as the environment around us becomes greener. This affects one in five people at some time. Symptoms can be mild, such as occasional sneezing, to severe, where eyes, nose and throat are all involved making the sufferer miserable.

Often self-help measures can markedly reduce symptoms. These include keeping windows and doors shut, reduce time outside particularly when pollen forecast is high, wear wrap-around sunglasses to prevent pollen getting into eyes, avoid cutting or walking on grass, don’t have cut flowers in the house. For some, eating locally produced honey, which contains traces of local pollen, can make a remarkable difference to symptoms. The pharmacy is equipped to help you manage your symptoms or discuss current treatments. We have a range of tablets, nasal sprays and eye drops which alone or together can help. Many of these can be prescribed free of charge on the Pharmacy First Service. Cold sores can also be problematic as the sun begins to shine. Using a high SPF lip balm can help to prevent outbreaks. If prevention is not working Aciclovir cream can help to reduce outbreaks and speed healing. This too is available free via Pharmacy First. The website below gives an idea of the type of ailments we can help with: www.gov.scot/publications/nhs-pharmacy-firstscotland-information-patients/documents/ The Ask Your Pharmacist column is contributed by Juliette Paton, Superintendent Pharmacist, Colinton Village Pharmacy. www.colintonpharmacy.co.uk @KonectMagazines

We would like to thank the Colinton Community for your messages of support and for bearing with us through the repairs to our roof. These were needed following three nights of theft of our lead roof covering in November and then more was taken just a few weeks ago. We sympathise with other local businesses who have also been victims. Thankfully the police believe they have now identified the thief. Our excellent roofers have been doing a speedy job and once the roof is complete we hope to tidy up the façade and try to find a way of supporting local organisations’ notice boards in a way which doesn’t, along with our bins, provide steps up to the roof. When all the work is finished we aim to offer a chance to find out about all our new products and to see TAM, our prescription collection machine, in action on 19th and 20th May, look out for updates!

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we often adopt when away from our usual office desk can, over time, wreak havoc on our back, neck and shoulders, leading to nagging tension and discomfort as we go about our day.

As many businesses have transitioned to hybrid and remote working models over the past year, many people have unsurprisingly welcomed the ability to spend all or part of their week working from home, gladly swapping formal office attire for sweats and pjs, (at least from the waist down for the occasional video meeting), and the ability to avoid the dreaded morning rush hour. However, although the flexibility of working from home can indeed be beneficial, this more relaxed environment has led many of us to pick up a few not so beneficial habits along the way.

Casually working from the couch for instance sounds ideal, but the more leisurely posture

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Over recent months, I’ve seen a significant increase in injuries amongst people working from home, related to poor posture. Regular massage treatments, tailored to your specific needs, can be wonderfully beneficial in helping to ease tension and discomfort in these areas, also assisting in preventing further strain in future. If you’d like to find out more about how massage therapy can benefit you, feel free to get in touch for a complimentary 15-minute consultation, and I’ll be happy to welcome you for a well-deserved break in your busy working week. This article was contributed by Sophie Louise, The Therapy Room, Woodhall Road, Colinton. See www.sophielouisehealth.com

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LOCAL LAB

With energy prices in the news nearly every day, many of us are keeping an eye on how much energy we’re using. Since October we’ve seen energy companies going bust whilst energy bills rise. This resulted from several factors around the world. Colder weather and coming out of lockdown led to increased demand for energy, particularly gas. At the same time, outages at nuclear power stations and lower levels of wind meant that less energy was being produced. This led to the wholesale price of energy to increase, which we have seen reflected in our bills. As part of the UK’s sanctions against Russia, imports of Russian oil and oil products are being phased out by 2023 and there are discussions of banning imports of natural gas, used by UK households to heat our homes. These sanctions, alongside economic uncertainty, all mean that energy bills are continuing to rise. What is the impact of our energy use?

In 2020, households in Scotland paid an average of over £1000 on their electricity and gas each year. For nearly a quarter of Scottish households, this means they spend more than 10% of their income on their energy bills and are in fuel poverty; and the typical annual UK energy bill is predicted to reach £2000. Our energy use also has an impact on the environment, being responsible for over 75% of human-caused greenhouse gases globally, around a third of which comes from the energy we use in our homes. With over 97% of energy in Scotland being produced by renewable sources, it’s one of the leading countries in renewable energy production, but many households still use wood or coal burning stoves for heating with an estimated 80,000 tonnes of coal used each year. 16 | THE DELL

I heard a lot about COP26 and ‘Net Zero’ last year, what does it mean for energy use?

COP26 in Glasgow brought together thousands of people including world leaders, company representatives, scientists and activists, to discuss climate change and our response to it. One key topic was net zero emissions, which means not emitting more greenhouse gases than we remove from the environment. Over 130 countries have pledged or are discussing targets to reach Net Zero with many setting a target to meet this by 2050; the Scottish government is committing to meet it by 2045. This means moving away from heating with fossil fuels and making sure our houses are energy efficient. Some steps to achieve this are already planned such as government-set energy efficiency targets and a ban on the sale of new gas boilers from 2030. Interested in taking part in research?

If this has caught your interest, I am currently in the early stages of a study looking at how people are using energy in their homes. This study consists of completing 5 online surveys recording your energy use and views towards over a period of 8 months and anyone aged over 18 who pays their own energy bills can take part. If you would like to take part or want more information, you can get in contact by emailing energyresearchqueries@gmail.com This article was contributed by Sophie Watson. Sophie is studying for a PhD at Heriot-Watt University as part of an interdisciplinary team of researchers from Psychology and Economics. Bringing together the two fields, her research aims to explain how households use and view energy. @KonectMagazines

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LOCAL ENVIRONMENT

The circus is coming to town! Did you know that “circus” is the collective name for a group of puffins? They are after all called the clowns of the sea (amongst many other things) so it’s only fitting. I’ve been looking forward to writing this for many reasons but the main one is that it signifies that puffins will be back on our shores for the first time since last August. They’ve not touched land since they left, instead spending the whole winter in the Atlantic Ocean and return to coastlines up and down the U.K. for the breeding season. I know what you’re thinking, there’s no puffins in West Lothian or Edinburgh you silly billy! Well, you are technically correct but you can get a short boat trip out to see some of our puffin colonies from South Queensferry, North Berwick, or take a jaunt over the bridge to Anstruther and get some award winning fish and chips whilst you’re there. There’s a small population on Craigleith Island but the highest numbers are on the Isle of May, which is a wonderful place to visit and you’ll also find other 22 | THE DELL

seabirds such as razorbills, guillemots, and kittiwakes. A word of warning though, if you go in artic tern breeding season make sure to pack a hat or stand beside someone tall as you run the gauntlet through the nesting colony. I’m spending a week with the circus in July and maybe I’ll see you there. This column is contributed by Clare Harte and Kate Stevenson, who grew up in Edinburgh and now live in West Lothian. Together they run Scottish Sisters Photography and travel around the country to watch and photograph amazing wildlife and scenic landscapes. Follow them on Facebook @ScottishSistersPhotography @KonectMagazines

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PUZZLES

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ACROSS: 1. Denied (7), 5. Not ours (5), 8.Amazing (9), 9. Spot (3), 10. Nap (5), 12. Replies (7), 13. Nearly (13), 15. Mum’s mother (7), 17. Healed (5), 19. Lodging house (3), 20. Ethereal (9), 22. Dizzy (5), 23. Convent (7). DOWN: 1. Disagreements (5), 2. Supporter (3), 3. Used for cleaning (7), 4. Insistence (13), 5. Sailboat (5), 6. Vests, boxers (9), 7. Fulfil (7), 11. Made clear (9), 13. Fishing (7), 14. Sale by bidding (7), 16. Covered with fine powder (5), 18. Hold up (5), 21. Employ (3).

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We welcome anyone with an interest in contributing to the local community, from supporting local food banks to protecting the local environment; and we would welcome people who are already associated with other local organisations not only for their personal contributions but also as a means of enhancing communication and co-operation within the community. Friends receive a monthly bulletin of our activities and may support some of those activities. The bulletin also gives details of the coming month’s speakers and Friends are invited to attend, subject to advance notice. We are looking to develop and widen this arrangement. We would like to welcome into our group of Friends people from Currie and Balerno but also from neighbouring areas such as Juniper Green, Colinton, Wester Hailes, Kirknewton and Ratho. The primary aim is to provide information about our activities but we would welcome suggestions as to contributions we might usefully make to the community. We would benefit from a wider membership of our Friends of Rotary in that it would give us a better understanding of and relationship with our local communities; and it would give those communities the opportunity to draw our attention to their needs and objectives. If you would like to be a Friend, please e-mail us on curriebalernorotary@gmail.com You will be most welcome and be assured that being a Friend brings no obligations.

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I  FOOD

How much of your day has to do with food? Thinking about it, buying it, preparing it, fretting about the fats or carbs in it, savouring it, dealing with leftovers, daydreaming about more food … I realised a long time ago that I was fairly consumed with what I consumed! Some people eat to survive. For others, like me, thoughts of breakfast get us out of bed in the morning!

The illusive art of detachment It’s time to talk about the elephant in the room. If you fantasise about nachos dripping with cheese and smothered in guacamole, if you can’t resist ordering Death by Chocolate when you’re out to eat, or adding little “improvements” to a recipe already laden with calories … you’re probably going to struggle to control your weight, at least at some point in your life. Because this column is all about celebrating delicious food, I’ve avoided talking about self-control. Who wants to be a killjoy? In fact, limiting what or how much we eat seems to be incongruent with being a foodie!

And yet, with constant media messages about how obese we are becoming as a nation, it seems I should not ignore the fact that what we eat has, well … calories. I’ve periodically had to face this, and restrict what I consume. The first time was when I was a young adult. I’d done a lot of comfort eating as I was growing up, due to broken and traumatic family relationships. The results were obvious, and at age 23 I signed up with a respected international weight loss organisation. Because I’m an all-or-nothing sort of person, I lost my extra 3 ½ stone within nine months. As anyone who has done something similar knows, the challenge is keeping the weight off. My method for success is to find sneaky ways to get the tastes I want to enjoy. I love 38 | THE DELL

ice cream. But I also love frozen yogurt. So I place a cup of plain yogurt in a blender and add a cup of frozen strawberries, a few slices of pineapple and a bit of sweetener. Virtually fat free!

It’s not fair that some people seem to be able to eat whatever they want to with no consequences. In fact, it’s one of life’s great injustices. But that’s just how it is. Nevertheless, I’ve noticed something about the slim ones. They often seem to be detached about food. Either, like my husband, they see it as “fuel”, or they just aren’t that bothered about what and when they eat. Extraordinary!

When I was a columnist for a national slimming magazine I wrote about this: I planned to go out with friends – to the cinema and, afterwards, for dessert. But after the film my friends were tired, and no one seemed to recall the second part of the plan, the promised dessert. Who do you think remembered? That’s right. Me. I wanted to call the article Elephants Never Forget, but the editor wouldn’t let me. I guess she had a point.

I FOOD is contributed by Suzanne Green. Suzanne is a freelance writer/editor. She is married to Andy and they have two adult daughters. @KonectMagazines

WINE TASTING

April 14TH is Tannat Day. Tannat is a lesser known red grape variety. Compared to easy drinking Cabernet and Merlot, Tannat is the ugly duckling. Deep, dark and dense in colour, intense on the palate and mouth puckeringly dry. Pinot Noir grapes have thin skins and low tannins, Tannat grapes have thick skins producing a deep purple opaque wine with coarse tannins. High in acidity the flavour is dominated by blackberry, black plum, black licorice and chewy wood spice. What’s so special about this obscure, unapproachable grape and why does it deserve its own calendar day celebration? Like the ugly duckling in the story, the key to success with Tannat is time. Over time tannins, alcohol and acidity harmonise. Rough edges soften resulting in a complex, mellow and rich wine. Tannat, aged for ten

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years or more develops leather, tobacco, cigar box notes which pair amazingly well with cassoulet, fattier cuts of beef cooked low and slow and rich game dishes. Grown in Madiran, Southwest France, it’s often blended with other grapes. It is also grown in Uruguay where it is considered the national grape. If you have a sweet tooth, one of the most beautiful dessert wines I’ve ever tasted is produced in Uruguay from 100% Tannat grapes. A real treat and another reason to celebrate Tannat Day! Dry red for aging: Madiran ‘Les Noyers’ Domaine Sergent 2017, available from de-burgh.com Sweet wine: Alcyone Tannat, Bodega Pablo Fallabrino, Uruguay is available online and from Great Grog.

The monthly wine tasting column is contributed by Joanne Frette. Joanne lives in Juniper Green with her husband and three children. For wine recommendations, reviews and details of future tasting events, please go to swirlsipsocialise.com

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We look forward to welcoming you at the Swing Café from 5 April 2022 onwards.

The Swing Café is located within Colinton Parish Church, Dell Road, Colinton. It first opened its doors in April 1999 and sits at the very heart of the community. The name was inspired by a poem written by Robert Louis Stevenson, featuring the swing which hung from the old yew tree in the manse garden. Robert Louis Stevenson used to play on this swing as a child when visiting his grandfather, who was the minister at the time. The yew tree still stands today and can be seen from one of the Swing Café windows. We are delighted to announce that the Swing Café will reopen its doors on Tuesday 5 April 2022, after having been closed for more than two years. The opening times will be Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm. A new menu will be on offer, including breakfast from 10am to 12noon, with delicious hot filled rolls as well as some old favourites. The lunch menu will run from 12noon to 2pm, when you can enjoy culinary delights including baked potatoes, wraps, toasties, paninis, homemade soup, or a tasty sandwich. Our delicious home baking will be available all day. We will also be offering afternoon teas, by pre-ordering on 07564 081472. There will be gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options available. Under 12s are invited to enjoy a children's menu. Sit in or take away. 42 | THE DELL

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source and information hub, communicating via website, Facebook and Twitter, and a village notice board.

Community Council seeks new members Chair Tom McDonald says “If you love this community, want to protect and develop it and make sure local views count, please get involved. It’s interesting stuff, vital to local democracy and can take just a few hours a month.” “If you have a special skill; want experience of committee work or local politics; or could contribute, get in touch via secretary@ colintoncc.org.uk. Or come to our meeting on 10 May- we are looking for members of all ages and backgrounds.”

Recently the CC campaigned to keep the toilets open; on Dell Bridges; lighting in Spylaw Park; and traffic on Bridge Road. In 2022/23 aims include: • Increasing the diversity on ColCC • Improving links with schools and parents • Setting up a Snow and Ice Response Team • Listing local experts available to advise on specific issues More information on www.colintoncc.org.uk Facebook: @colintoncc Twitter: @colintoncc

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Run by local residents, ColCC is a statutory body, which aims to represent Colinton’s views to the City Council, Scottish Government and other bodies. It also acts as an advice

ColCC holds a Zoom meeting in public on the second Tuesday of the month, at 7.30pm. You can register to attend by the Monday before, via secretary@colintoncc.org.uk Regular surveys /updates on local issues -eg Spaces for People, Campbell Park- are done via ColCC’s Subscribers List- join to have your say!

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I still find it slightly unbelievable that it’s now over 2 years since the world seemed to tilt on its axis as the first wave of Covid restrictions reshaped our lives. It might have been reasonable to hope that by now we’d feel fully back to normal and be chalking all our experiences down to tell our grandchildren about how we lived through this period of history. Yet sadly the news has been full of other world events that have tinged our new found postpandemic freedom with a sense of anguish. The feelings of despair and anxiety that many people felt during the height of the pandemic have again raised their heads and it’s easy to see how we can feel hopeless in the face of the scale of the problems faced by so many at this time. Fortunately, though, we also have the camaraderie that events of the last couple of years have strengthened within our local communities. The social media groups set up to help friends and neighbours through the Covid restrictions have now filled with details of collections and events to help the people of Ukraine. Modest local bake sales set up by small children with big hearts have generated fantastic amounts of money as word has spread through the local community groups and everyone wants a chance to feel they’re doing something positive to help.

In his book, Atomic Habits, James Clear writes “Every action you take is a vote for the type of

person you wish to become.” I’ve long been a fan of slow but steady progress and a believer in the power of making small steps in the right direction but I think that quote sums it up so much more eloquently than I ever could.

If we sit inactively with our head in our hands despairing at what is going on in the world, or even just within our own lives, we are silently voting for the type of person who gives in and admits defeat. But if we take even the smallest of positive actions, we are effectively casting our vote for the person who is a pro-active life-changer. And if we add our small actions to those of our friends and neighbours, we can achieve so much more. We only have to look at how far we’ve come in the last 2 years to see just what can be achieved when we all pull together in the same direction When the scale of any problem feels beyond us, we should try not to fret about what we can’t do but focus our energies on the one or two things that we can, however small they may seem.

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RECIPE

An easy, light dessert option

Rhubarb & Ginger Mousse A delicious combination of young rhubarb scented with coconut milk and stem ginger. Similar to a mousse, this can be made several days in advance making it an easy, light dessert option. For a lower-sugar option swap the sugar for xylitol.

Ingredients:

• 400g young rhubarb, chopped • 150g caster sugar • 1 chunk of stem ginger, from a jar • 1 tbsp ginger syrup, from the jar • 4 small gelatine leaves • 200ml canned coconut milk • 2 egg whites

Serves 4

Method:

1. Place the rhubarb in a large pan with the sugar and 2 tbsp water. Cook gently for 10 minutes until the rhubarb is soft. Allow to cool. Puree with the ginger and ginger syrup. 2. Soak the gelatine leaves in cold water for 10 minutes to soften.

3. Place the rhubarb puree in a pan and slowly heat with the coconut milk. Drain the gelatine leaves and add to the pan. Simmer gently until dissolved.

4. Whisk the egg whites until stiff then fold into the rhubarb mixture. 5. Spoon into glasses or bowls and leave to set in the fridge for 3-4 hours.

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THE SWING CAFÉ - Colinton Parish Church, Dell Road, Colinton EH13 0JD. Tuesday to Saturday 10am – 4pm. Please come for breakfast (10am-12noon), lunch (12noon-2pm) or some delicious home baking (available all day). We also offer afternoon teas (2pm4pm), by pre-ordering on 07564 081472. There will be gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options available. Under 12s are invited to enjoy a children's menu. Sit in or take away. We look forward to welcoming you. DESTINATION JUDO @ CRAIGLOCKHART - Craiglockhart sports Centre. Wednesdays 3.45pm (5-8 year olds) and 4.30pm (9+ year olds). Judo is a dynamic sport based on a combination of balance, co-ordinationation and reaction. Most importantly judo helps children become more self aware, disciplined, and polite. Of course we teach all this in a fun way. For information please email callum@ destinationjudo.com or call 0131 467 9043.

COLINTON LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY - Want to know about local history? Visit: www.colintonhistory.org or Email: enquiries@colintonhistory.org COLINTON LITERARY SOCIETY - Our talks are postponed until October 2022. Keep up to date with latest news about the Lit on the Church website www.colinton-parish.com

ACROSS: 1. Cash, 3. Chess set, 9. Upbraid, 10. Email, 11. Spring greens, 14. Let, 16. Bongo, 17. Hip, 18. Rollerskater, 21. Riots, 22. Bayonet, 23. Pedestal, 24. Golf. DOWN: 1. Counsels, 2. Sober, 4. Hid, 5. Skeleton keys, 6. Staunch, 7. Tale, 8. Cannibalises, 12. Goner, 13. Aperitif, 15. Twofold, 19. Tango, 20. Grip, 22. Boa.

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COLINTON GARDEN CLUB - Club members share their love of gardening, gardens and nature, and work together to preserve and add value to our quality of life here in south-west Edinburgh. Monthly meetings on a Monday currently via Zoom. For more information see www.colintongardens.org.uk or Email: membership@colintongardens.org

LUNCHCLUB - Every Wednesday 1pm – 3pm, 3 courses £4. Spaces are limited, first come first served. Oxgangs Neighbourhood Centre, 71 Firhill Drive, EH13 9EU. Please visit: www.oxgangsneighbourhoodcentre.org.uk

PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP - Tuesdays, am session and pm session for two age groups (all under 5s). Oxgangs Neighbourhood Centre, 71 Firhill Drive, EH13 9EU. Contact for details Tel.: 0131 466 0678 or Email: oxgangsneighbourhoodcentre@gmail.com OXGANGS NEIGHBOUR CENTRE CAFE 10.00am to 1.00pm. Bacon rolls, baked potatoes, toasties, specials, teas, coffees and cake. Sit in or takeaway. To include your Club or Class, please email details, up to 75 words, to editor@konect.scot Not-for-profit groups are FREE. There is a small charge for businesses. See www.konect.scot for information. 46 | THE DELL

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