September 2018
THE DELL DIRECTORY
PLUS: Patterns For Living, CLUBS & CLASSES, Puzzles, and much more inside! The monthly community magazine for Colinton, Craiglockhart and Kingsknowe
TO OUR SEPTEMBER EDITION
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THIS ISSUE
nless some avenging angel shall expel me, I shall never leave that
paradise” is apparently how Bonaly
was described by one of its famous former residents; see the very interesting local
history article on Lord Cockburn of Bonaly Tower, contributed by David Dick this
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month.
It’s also one of those months when I’m
amazed by the range of caring, creativity and energy to be found locally – and
Lord Cockburn of Bonaly Tower.....................8 Health: ankle sprain, think police! ............... 16
we don’t even come close to covering
Lynne Arnott’s column.................................... 19
a few years….). Browse through the articles
There are no rules for grieving...................... 28
everything that’s going on (although give me and I hope you’ll see what I mean.
Most of our usual columns are here, I
hope you enjoy the magazine this month.
Remember if you are involved in any events
coming up in the autumn, do send in details,
Meet the jazz cook........................................... 23 Local Walk.......................................................... 36 Useful info........................................................... 38 Singing for Breathing....................................... 40 What’s On........................................................... 41
we list community and not-for-profit events
Clubs & Classes............................................... 45
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LOCAL HISTORY
LORD COCKBURN OF BONALY TOWER
“I set up my rural household goods at Bonaly, in the Parish of Colinton by the northern base of the Pentland Hills; and unless some avenging angel shall expel me, I shall never leave that paradise.”
Thus wrote Lord Henry Thomas Cockburn in which I was not flogged, at least once.’ He (1779-1854) in his famous Memorials of His studied law at Edinburgh University rising Time, of Bonaly Tower on the edge of the in that profession to become a judge, Whig Pentland Hills. Cockburn bought the land reformer and conservationist then Lord with its farmhouse in 1811 from the trustees Advocate and Solicitor General for Scotland. of James Gillespie (1726-97), the snuff-maker He was described by Thomas Carlyle of Spylaw and founder of James Gillespie’s (1795-1881) as, ‘small, solid and genuine.... School. The tower was designed for him by a gentleman, I should say and perfectly in his friend and eminent Edinburgh architect the Scotch type, perhaps the very last of the William H Playfair in 1836. peculiar species’. Henry Cockburn was born on 26th October One of Cockburn’s notable court cases was 1779 in one of the flats on the east side of his defence of Dr Robert Knox the anatomist, Parliament Square in the High Street of the who had unquestioningly accepted corpses Royal Mile. His father, a somewhat distant from the infamous body snatchers Burke figure, was Sheriff of Midlothian and a Baron and Hare. Sir Walter Scott accused Knox of the Exchequer. Of his mother he wrote in “of trading deep in human flesh”. Although his Memorials: Cockburn gained Knox vindication it was “My mother was the best woman I have ever not without disgrace; Knox had to leave known. If I were to survive her a thousand the city. In 1822 Cockburn’s success in years, I should still have a deep and grateful the defence of Stuart of Dunearn for killing recollection of her kindness, piety, her Alexander Boswell in a duel was hailed in devotion to her family, and her earnest gentle, the House of Commons as: ‘The speech that and Christian anxiety for their happiness in had not been surpassed by any effort in the this life and the life to come.” whole range of ancient or modern forensic eloquence’. In 1828, following the Burk and He was educated at the High School and Hare murders, Cockburn again exhibited his explained: ‘six hours a day were spent on brilliance in his successful defence Latin ... out of the whole four years of my attendance there were probably not ten days of Helen MacDougal, Burke’s mistress. 8 | THE DELL
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Cockburn was appointed SolicitorGeneral for Scotland in 1830 in the same year as his friend and fellow judge Francis Jeffrey (1773-1850) was appointed Lord Advocate by the Whig Prime Minister, Earl Grey. In 1831 he was elected Lord Rector of Glasgow University and in 1834 he was elevated to the Bench as Lord Cockburn. Cockburn and Jeffrey were strong supporters of Parliamentary reform and drafted the First Scottish Reform Bill which was enacted in 1834. For Whigs it meant the enfranchisement for those of ‘property and intelligence’ – householders who paid £10 rates or landowners. It increased the Scottish electorate from 5000 to 60,000 but excluded the working class and, fearing a step too far towards democracy, Cockburn said: ‘It is impossible to exaggerate the ecstasy of Scotland where to be sure it is like liberty given to slaves’. However, in his old age and looking back to these halcyon days he cautioned against a future which would bring Reform Bills ‘every twenty years or less’ and: ‘I wish I could believe that any people who have obtained the means of engrossing supreme power can be induced by education to refrain from grasping it.’ In his later years he wrote Life of Jeffrey (published posthumously in 1856). His Journal, 1831-44 in two volumes in 1874 and his autobiographical, Memorials of his Time give a highly descriptive and humorous descriptions of Edinburgh and the numerous ‘intelligentsia’ of its ‘Golden Age’. He died peacefully at his country retreat Bonaly Tower on 26th April 1854 soon after returning home from Ayr where he had been engaged in the Justiciary Court. He was buried in Dean Cemetery. His statue, by William Brodie in 1863 is in the north-east corner of Parliament Hall in Edinburgh. In addition to his strong support of parliamentary reform Cockburn’s legacy to Edinburgh was his intense dedication to the preservation of medieval Edinburgh. He saved John Knox’s House from destruction in 1816 during the road-widening proposals @KonectMagazines
LORD COCKBURN From the etching in Crombie’s Modern Athenians
for the High Street and was saddened by the tree-felling in Bellevue and Drumsheugh when new building projects were proposed.
His name is best known today from the work of the Cockburn Association (The Edinburgh Civic Trust) founded in 1875 which is dedicated to ‘the maintenance and improvement of the amenity of the City of Edinburgh and its neighbourhood.’ The Cockburn Conservation Trust (1978) ‘acquires, restores and sells neglected buildings of historic or architectural interest in Edinburgh.’ Cockburn Street formed in 1856 which runs from the High Street in the Royal Mile in a curve downhill to Market Street was named in his honour. This article was contributed by David Dick, who lives in Craiglockhart
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HEALTH
ANKLE SPRAIN -
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Most of us will know what it is like to have injured an ankle tripping on the pavement or falling on a sports pitch. A common way to sprain your ankle is to “go over on it”, where your foot moves down and in and the ligaments on the outside, or lateral side, of your ankle are stretched and damaged. This is called an inversion injury. A mild sprain will stretch the ligament fibres, a moderate sprain will tear some of the fibres and a severe sprain will rupture the ligament. If the recovery process is uncomplicated then walking should be back to normal in 1-2 weeks, full function in 6 -8 weeks and back to sport in 8 -12 weeks. Physiotherapists are often asked the best way to help an ankle sprain get better and a good way to remember what to do is to think POLICE. This is to remind you about:Protecting your ankle from further injury Optimal Loading (or maybe rest) Ice Compress Elevate After an ankle sprain, you will experience pain, swelling and bruising. Remember it can take 24 hour for bruising to develop. If you are unable to weight bear immediately after the injury, cannot walk 4 steps later, or have pain when pressing on either bone at your ankle you may need an x-ray so it would be sensible to seek medical advice. However, most ankle sprains can be managed at home. First, protect your ankle from further injury. This may be as simple of stopping playing sport, changing to more sensible footwear or avoiding moving your foot in the direction that hurts. Some moderate and all severe sprains 16 | THE DELL
will benefit from a period of immobilisation but most sprains benefit from gentle movements as pain allows. This is the idea of optimal loading. Not all sprains need the rest we used to advise. If you can move your ankle without excessive pain it is a good idea to try gentle ankle movements up and down or round in circles periodically through the day.
Ice is a great local anaesthetic and can help with pain control. An ice pack or bag of frozen peas can be wrapped in a damp t-towel and placed over the ankle for 10-15 minutes. If this help, it can be repeated every 2 – 4 hours. Be careful not to use excessive cold – we have seen examples of “frost bite” and skin damage from keeping ice on too long. Compression may be in the form of a tubular bandage or an ankle support. It should be snug and not tight and is used to help control swelling and support the injury making it easier for you to walk and move normally. Bandages and supports are not needed at night while sleeping and should be removed. Periodically sitting with your leg elevated and supported on pillows during the day will help reduce swelling and improve comfort. Ankle sprains are common and POLICE will start the healing process. However, if you have any concerns please ask – we Physios, like Police officers, are here to help. The health column is contributed by McNaughton Physiogrange, Edinburgh www.physiogrange.co.uk @KonectMagazines
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HEALTH
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THE DELL DIRECTORY Families can be difficult. This is a common belief about the ways in which people close to us can ‘press our buttons’. But whose buttons are they? And, as I often may say to people I see for counselling, “Who’s in charge in there?” If I reach out to you with a cup of poison in my hands and you don’t open your hands to take it from me, who is left with the poison? The world seems to suggest that it makes sense to take offence or get angry if people are rude, unhelpful or hurtful to us. Liberated thinkers of what might be called the ‘new consciousness’ suggest that it is our ‘ego-mind’ which is enticed by such drama and, in a peculiar way, almost enjoys the painful energy of such stories. Gossip is an obvious example of this. We have an Observing Self - our noticing part ... our Awareness, which is more accessible to us when we’re calm. Perhaps, if we practice, we can come to notice that button-pusher’s antics and just say to ourselves, “there they are, just doing their thing - which says more about them than it does about me - and here I am, peaceful inside and choosing not to play that old game.” This column is contributed by Rosanna Veitch. “I have worked as a counsellor for 30 years, I see clients of all ages and with all forms of emotional distress in my peaceful therapy room at my home. Please feel free to call for a chat. Everyone is welcome, and I’m happy to adjust my fee if money is tight.” T: 0131 449 2580 W: www.effectivecounsellingedinburgh.com 18 | THE DELL
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LYNNE’S COLUMN
By September many of us will have had our main holidays, children are back to school and students are starting a new term, maybe even a whole new chapter in their lives. The words “back to school” are often dreaded and viewed as a slightly sad time – the end of a long summer break and a return to the old routine. But it’s also a chance to embrace a whole new routine so if we can reframe it less in terms of “back” to something old and more as “starting” something new it already starts to sound more positive. Every parent knows that starting school or university is a huge milestone for their children but also a huge shift in schedule for the whole family. Even just starting a new school year brings new weekly timetables and patterns to be adjusted to – the perfect chance to carve out a new schedule. You may now have to factor in a school run – an added chance for some fresh air and exercise. If you no longer have to accompany kids to school, maybe look at adjusting your working hours slightly or tweaking your own journey to work. If you have time to kill between children’s activities, go for a walk or a swim, a trip to the library or even just a coffee and a @KonectMagazines
read of a good book or magazine. Shopping and housework will wait for you and you will have more energy and enthusiasm to do them once you’ve had a little me-time. Even the smallest changes can have huge benefits and it doesn’t take long to break in new habits, especially if they benefit us in some way
And who said back to school was just for kids? Everything from Art to Yoga via exotic cookery and woodwork can be enjoyed by adults in Edinburgh. I’ve dabbled in a few classes in my time including photography, curtain making, genealogy and life coaching. Admittedly, the closest I’ve made it to becoming a professional photographer is having a couple of images I snapped on my phone displayed in the waiting room at Colinton Surgery, it’s been a few years since I last curtained a window and my family tree is still rather bereft of branches but each class was about more than that. Each gave me something
positive to focus on for a few hours each week that was entirely for myself, a reason to get up and out of the house and a chance to meet new people who shared the same interests. Have a think about little changes you can make to your routines to put some pizzazz back in your step. Why not take a look at the Clubs & Classes pages for some inspiration for new hobbies and interests as the nights start to draw in? This article was contributed by Lynne Arnott. Lynne has lived in Colinton for the past 9 years with her husband and 2 kids. THE DELL | 19
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Shannon Denson is the new manager of the Bridge Community Café at Holy Trinity Wester Hailes. Originally from Michigan, USA, she enjoys cooking and has a heart for community development. Shannon lives in Bonaly with her two teenage children. Shannon Denson came to Scotland in 2001 to help her mum and aunt set up a clinical pharmaceutical trials company. Marrying a Scotsman and starting a family was not part of the plan, but that’s what happened. She has always enjoyed cooking and experimenting in the kitchen. One of her friends calls her the “jazz cook”, because she likes to “just throw in this and that”. But it was while she was an IT project manager at the University of St Andrews that cooking became her passion. Working on a project with the Halls of Residence kitchens, Shannon looked at food sustainability. “That’s what really sparked my interest,” she says. Shannon loves developing recipes from scratch, a skill she put to work after opening her successful Bruntsfield vegan café, Moon and Hare. She included a number of glutenfree items on the menu, increasing the café’s popularity. “I loved it,” she says, “but being a single mum, I found that running the café was not allowing me enough time with my kids.” In August 2017 Shannon closed Moon and Hare and took some time off – “to spend time with my kids and to sleep!” In the spring of this year she started job-hunting, and saw an advert for a café manager for Holy Trinity Wester Hailes. “It sounded like just the right job for me,” she says, “and they gave me the warmest welcome I’d ever had anywhere.” The Bridge Community Café has been running since 1995, offering good food at affordable prices. Shannon is seeking to @KonectMagazines
build on this by making some additions to the menu: innovative salads, a variety of new hot dishes and quiches with a difference. (Maybe some of these will find their way into the cookery book she is writing.) In the past the café has closed for the summer, but this year the doors have remained open. Staffed by volunteers, Bridge Café is open Wednesday – Friday from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm. If a volunteer has not had much experience of food preparation, training is provided. Homemade cakes and scones are displayed in a glass cabinet, along with the baker’s name. Shannon has focused on healthy options, and recently the café was the recipient of the Healthy Living Award Plus. “Holy Trinity is a great church,” Shannon comments. “It’s amazing how much time and energy the people give to helping others.” It’s easy to see why Shannon is fitting in so well. She loves feeding people, and sharing her knowledge about good nutrition. Her ideas for the future include establishing a community bakery and also growing herbs and vegetables on site. To find out more about volunteering or doing a work placement at The Bridge, contact: shannon@holytrinitywesterhailes.org.uk This article is contributed by Suzanne Green. Suzanne, a freelance writer/editor and writes regularly for The Dell Directory. She is married to Andy and they have two adult daughters. THE DELL | 23
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Nicola Welsh “There are no rules for grieving”
“I want to break the taboo around discussing stillbirth and neonatal death, and make it normal to talk about it,” I’m chatting to Nicola in her kitchen at home in Threemiletown, surrounded by all the usual family trappings - photos of her boys, birthday balloons, toys and the family dog. But Nicola carries the invisible scars of neonatal bereavement, and she is dedicated to helping other families who have suffered in the same way. Setting out initially to create a support group for her local community, it snowballed and she now finds herself Chief Executive of SANDS Lothians (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society), a charity providing support and services for bereaved families across Edinburgh and the Lothians. Nicola and her husband Gary discovered during her second pregnancy that their baby had a serious condition called exomphalos. Theo was born and battled through three weeks and four operations. For three weeks they believed he would pull through. But when he passed away, they were left not only obviously bereft but with no support to help them deal with it. “The hospital [Sick Kids in Edinburgh] was phenomenal in what they did to help Theo,” recalls Nicola, “but once you’ve lost your baby, there is no counselling or obvious supports available via the NHS*. We were left totally alone.” While her peers were going to new mums and babies groups, Nicola was alone with her toddler and what she describes as feelings of “intense, scary and 28 | THE DELL
overwhelming grief” and was desperate for professional help. The community midwife had visited for post natal care, and she was lucky to have some good friends, but Nicola was desperate to meet someone who had had the same experience. “Meeting other bereaved parents helps to validate your feelings,” she says. “It’s particularly difficult for parents of stillborn babies as there are no photographs or memories to draw on.” It was nine months until Nicola met someone else who had lost a baby, and she finally started to find some validation of her feelings. “You never heal completely,” she says. “That particular train has gone, and it leaves you standing on the platform waiting for the next train which is one of deep sadness. But you can shape where you want it to go by talking about it.” After the birth of her third boy, Oscar, Nicola set about in earnest to create a support group for her local area. She found out about SANDS Lothians (separate from the UK-wide SANDS charity) which was in existence, but no-one had told Nicola about it and there was no local group. It’s been hard work, but today SANDS Lothians is a stand-alone charity of which Nicola is the Chief Executive. They offer counselling, befriending and regular family support groups. They provide photo albums for parents to record their brief time with their baby. They can help talk through funeral arrangements with parents. And they work constantly to raise the profile of the charity so that midwives and doctors know to refer people to them. @KonectMagazines
What advice does Nicola offer for society? “If you know someone who has had a stillborn baby or lost a newborn, don’t be afraid to talk about their baby. Always acknowledge the baby, name them and remember them. When you talk to a bereaved parent they may get upset ...but that’s because you were brave enough to let them know that you remember. I’ve been fortunate in having good friends who still drop me a wee card or a text on Theo’s birthday every year.” She recognises that in our society people find it difficult to talk about babies who have passed away, but believes this needs to change. “I found a fantastic quote the other day: ‘When you say my child’s name you are not reminding me that they died. I know they died. What you are reminding me is that they lived, and that is the greatest gift.’” SANDS Lothians also runs a pregnancy support group for women who become pregnant again after losing a baby. “Another pregnancy is never the same – you never recapture the joyful, hopeful experience. Many women suffer anxiety and need a lot of support such as extra scans and appointments and speaking to other women who have the same anxiety.”
SANDS Lothians has to fund-raise constantly to ensure that the professional counsellors are available, that they keep the premises and keep the groups running. They rely on individuals, local businesses and organisations. If you can help, they will be delighted to hear from you! *There is an NHS counselling service but there is a very long waiting list. For more information on the support groups or to get in touch, please contact: email: info@sands-lothians.org.uk tel.: 0131 622 6263 website: www.sands-lothians.org.uk Edinburgh office: 177 Colinton Road, Edinburgh, EH14 1BZ For more of Theo’s story see babywelshupdate.blogspot.co.uk
And what about the dads? “It’s harder to get them to talk,” says Nicola. “The whole bereavement process impacts them enormously of course, and relationships can suffer too. Couples do come to the counselling together, but the on-going groups are predominantly mums. We’re looking at starting a group just for dads.” When I visited Nicola the family had just had Theo’s birthday. I was affected by the very deep impact that his brief life still has on the family. Nicola is always happy to talk about him and passionate about helping others on this journey. It was a pleasure to learn their story and if this article reaches just one family who need help it will have been well worth it. This article was written by Helen-Jane Shearer. Helen-Jane is the editor of Konect magazines and The Dell Directory. @KonectMagazines
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WALK
This circular route dissects the Pentland Hills from north to south, starting in Balerno at the Threipmuir Reservoir car park, heading as far as the hamlet of Nine Mile Burn on the A702 road, before returning via the North Esk Reservoir. The walk is relatively easy going as it does not scale any of the Pentland peaks, however the ground underfoot can become very boggy in places so you need decent walking shoes. The walk follows wellestablished Pentland paths farily well waymarked. I would always recommend taking an Ordnance Survey map in case you find yourself off the beaten track. DISTANCE: 11.5 Miles DURATION: 5 - 6 Hours DIFFICULTY: 2 - Mild hill climbs/Boggy underfoot
STAGE 1: THREIPMUIR CAR PARK TO WEST KIP - 2.60 MILES
At the Threipmuir car park entrance there is a ‘Scottish Rights of Way Society’ signpost for Nine Mile Burn (4 miles). Follow the tarmac road, cross the bridge over the narrow part of the reservoir and head straight up the hill.
At the top of the hill, the road reaches a T-junction. Turn right and continue for approximately 50 metres until you see another signpost for Nine Mile Burn. Turn left and continue through the gate. The path soon leaves the treeline onto the open hillside. Before long, the grassy hillside is left behind, making way for more rugged terrain – the well-worn path snaking through the purple heather, skipping over small burns and rivers. The path climbs gradually into the heart of the Pentland’s, eventually reaching the base of the West Kip (551m), where a distinctive path to the summit appears like a scar on the hill *. At this point, a further signpost points the way to Nine Mile Burn.
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STAGE 2: WEST KIP TO NINE MILE BURN 1.80 MILES
From the signpost, cross the fence and follow the path in a westerly direction. There are two or three paths at this junction so be careful to follow as directed by the signpost. After an initial, gradual climb to the brow of the Cap Law hill, Nine Mile Burn comes into view. The path follows the contours down off the hill towards farmland. Please be aware of any sheep and cows grazing in the surrounding fields. Another signpost will direct you over a stile towards Nine Mile Burn, which is now only a short distance away. The faint path follows the wall on the east side of the field and eventually turns right where a gate takes you into the village itself. Continue west along the road until you reach a signpost for North Esk Reservoir and Spittal Farm.
STAGE 3: NINE MILE BURN TO NORTH ESK RESERVOIR - 1.70 MILES
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It may not seem obvious, but in fact if you live with a respiratory condition that causes breathlessness, singing in a choir can bring huge advantages and improvement in your quality of life. This is the raison d’être of the community singing group, The Cheyne Gang, who meet in St John’s Colinton Mains Parish Church every second Monday from 11am to 1pm. The group starts again after their summer break on 10th September. The Cheyne Gang was set up five years ago by Pauline Waugh, Anne Ritchie and Sarah Marshall, Practice Nurses who specialise in respiratory conditions and who also enjoy singing in their spare time. It started as a research project to see if singing would bring long-term advantages to people living with conditions such as COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), asthma, bronchiectasis and other long term conditions causing breathlessness. It’s safe to say it has been very successful; it’s no longer about the research but about getting out, singing in a group, having fun, often leading to a reduction in the need for reliever inhalers and medication and the incidence of chest infections, improved sleep and many other benefits. (Incidentally, they are called The Cheyne Gang as they originally met in Cheyne Street, Edinburgh. There are now six groups, including the one here in Oxgangs). I spoke to Jaci Cunningham, the group’s administrator, to find out more. “I leaned about the Cheyne Gang via Pauline, who is a friend of mine and we are both members of Edinburgh’s “Sing in the City” Aw Blacks choir. So I was aware of what she was doing with the Cheyne Gang, and when I retired from nursing I decided to get involved.” The benefits to the choir members are measurable. Some of the Oxgangs group members are overseen by the Royal Infirmary, where their sprometry breathing test results have improved since joining. Besides the improvements in the respiratory condition itself, there is a host of other benefits. As Jaci explains, 38 | THE DELL
“If you have a respiratory condition, it can make you fearful when leaving home in case you get into trouble. But if you’re going out to a group of other people with similar conditions, it helps you feel less isolated, and is a great boost to your social life; especially perhaps for the older group members, as the respiratory conditions can contribute to low mood, isolation and loneliness.” The group sessions are led by a specialist voice coach and consist of breathing exercises, singing, great company, and, of course, tea and cakes! The Cheyne Gang recently sang at Jupiter Artland (near East Calder) accompanied by the Nevis Ensemble (www.nevisensemble.org) I wasn’t there, but watched the video clips online as part of learning about the group for this article. There was clearly a lot of energy, buzz and fun at the event; very impressive! So if you are breathless, or know someone who would benefit from joining the Cheyne Gang, please contact: • Jaci Cunningham - 07763 126789 • Anne Ritchie - 07769 322583 Visit www.thecheynegang.com or follow them on Facebook and Twitter.
The Cheyne Gang is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) number SCO47259. This article was contributed by HelenJane Shearer after conversation with Jaci Cunningham of the Cheyne Gang. Helen-Jane is the Editor of the Dell Directory. @KonectMagazines
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USEFUL INFORMATION
POST OFFICES & LIBRARIES Colinton Post Office (within Olive Deli & Post - 0131 441 1003 - www.postoffice.co.uk Opening Times: Mon - Fri 8.30am - 6.30pm, Sat 9am - 5pm, Sun 12.30pm - 4.30pm Colinton Mains Post Office - 0131 441 2657 - www.postoffice.co.uk Opening Times: Mon - Fri 9am - 5.30pm, Sat 9am - 12.30pm Colinton Library - 14 Thorburn Road, Edinburgh, EH13 0BQ - Tel: 0131 529 5603 Email: colinton.library@ edinburgh.gov.uk - Opening Times: Mon & Weds 1pm to 8pm, Tues & Fri 10am to 5pm, Sat 10am to 2pm - Facilities: Free wifi, disabled access, car park, exhibition space, induction loop, Library Link (Fridays at 1pm) Oxgangs Library - 343 Oxgangs Road North, Edinburgh EH13 9LY - Tel: 0131 529 5549 Email: oxgangs.library@edinburgh.gov.uk - Opening Times: Mon-Weds 10am to 8pm, Thurs – Sat 10am to 5pm. Sun – Closed. - Facilities: Free Wifi, self service, disabled access, car park, community room for hire, display/exhibition space for public use, toilets incl disabled, baby changing facilities & induction loop
COMMUNITY REPRESENTATION
Local Councillors (Colinton/Fairmilehead Ward): Scott Arthur - Labour - 0131 529 4014 - scott.arthur@edinburgh.gov.uk Phil Doggart - Con - 0131 529 4255 - phil.doggart@edinburgh.gov.uk Jason Rust - Con - 0131 529 4953 - jason.rust@edinburgh.gov.uk
Local Councillors (Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart Ward): Gavin Corbett - Scottish Greens - 0131 529 3174 - gavin.corbett@edinburgh.gov.uk Andrew Johnston - Con - 0131 529 4355 - andrew.johnston@edinburgh.gov.uk David Key - SNP - 0131 529 3260 - david.key@edinburgh.gov.uk Colinton Amenity Association: www.colinton-amenity.org.uk Craiglockhart Community Council: www.craiglockhart.btck.co.uk Colinton Community Council: www.colintoncc.org.uk Firrhill Community Council: www.firrhillcommunitycouncil.btck.co.uk Longstone Community Council: www.longstonecc.org.uk Pentland Community Centre: 0131 445 287
MEDICAL Colinton Pharmacy - 0131 441 2352 - Opening Times: Mon-Fri: 9-1pm & 2-5.45pm, Sat: 9am to 1pm Colinton Mains Pharmacy - 0131 441 3388 - Opening Times: Mon- Fri: 9am – 6pm, Sat: 9am- 1pm - Closed daily between 1pm and 2pm Colinton Surgery - 0131 441 4555 - www.colintonsurgery.co.uk - Opening Times: 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 - 111 - www.nhs24.scot NHS Inform - www.nhsinform.scot - For everyday questions about health
SCHOOLS Bonaly Primary School - 0131 441 7211 - www.bonaly.edin.sch.uk Colinton Primary School - 0131 441 1946 - www.colintonprimaryschool.wordpress.com Firrhill High School - 0131 441 4501 - www.firrhillhighschool.org.uk Merchiston Castle School - 0131 312 2200 - www.merchiston.co.uk Oxgangs Primary School - 0131 441 3649 - www.oxgangs.edin.sch.uk St Marks RC Primary School - Tel 0131 441 2948 - www.st-marks.edin.sch.uk
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WHAT’S ON
26TH SEPTEMBER TO 15TH OCTOBER Balerno Music Festival
See www.balernomusicfestival.org.uk.
Tickets available via the website or at the Farmers Market on 8th September. SUNDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER Historic Villages of the Water of Leith Belford and Dean aka the Water of Leith Village. A Guided Walk around the rivers milling heartland, discover its hidden history and learn how it played its part in our city’s history. £5 (members £2). Meet at 2.00pm at the entrance to Roseburn Cliff off Roseburn Terrace, Corstorphine Road (by the crossing and bus stop). Booking essential, please contact T: 0131 455 7367 E: admin@waterofleith.org.uk. MONDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER Welcome night at Craiglockhart Ladies Group Craiglochkhart Parish Church, 8.00pm SUNDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER The Great Duck Race and Family Funday Water of Leith Conservation Trust. 10 years since our first Duck Race! Join us for this amazing spectacle and sponsor a duck for £2 to win some great prize. Fun starts at 2pm, races from 3pm. Water of Leith Conservation Trust, 24 Lanark Road. See www.waterofleith.org.uk SUNDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER Prehistoric Pentlands Come and find out how Bronze and Iron Age people survived in the Pentlands Hills on this moderate 5 mile walk. Meet at Castlelaw Hill Fort Car Park. 10Am to 2pm. Bring sturdy footwear, waterproof, packed lunch and a drink. £10 per person, concessions £5 (over 16s only). For more information and booking please contact the Pentland Hills Regional Park on 0131 529 2401 E: pentlandhills@edinburgh.gov.uk W: www.pentlandhills.org @KonectMagazines
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Awesome Autumn!
Ever wonder why leaves change colour? As the autumn colours start to florish, join us to explore the woodland. Get crafty with autumn leaves and see if you can make a leaf animal! Meet at Bonaly Country Park. 10.30am to 12.30pm. Bring sturdy footwear and waterproofs. £3 per child (ages 3+). For more information and booking please contact the Pentland Hills Regional Park on 0131 529 2401 E: pentlandhills@edinburgh.gov.uk W: www.pentlandhills.org SUNDAY 7TH OCTOBER
Bridges of the Water of Leith from Gorgie to Roseburn
Hosted by Water of Leith Conservation Trust. To celebrate 200 years of the Institution of Civil Engineering (ICE) we will be joined by local expert Sandra Purves to look at the history of some of the river’s important crossings and discover the rivers newest bridge built as part of the Murrayfield flood defence works. Meet 2pm at the corner of Gorgie Road and Balgreen road at the bridge entrance to Saugthon Park £5 (members £2). Booking essential, please contact 0131 455 7367 E: admin@waterofleith.org.uk WANT TO INCLUDE YOUR EVENT HERE? COMMUNITY AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT LISTINGS ARE FREE OF CHARGE. EMAIL EDITOR@KONECT.SCOT BY 15TH OF THE MONTH FOR FOLLOWING MONTH’S ISSUE. THE DELL | 41
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Once again the 3rd year Balerno High School Media Studies pupils join us to invite you to an exciting programme of music and fun for all the family at the 11th Balerno Music Festival. DINNER DISCUSSION
The head of Music at Balerno High School, Maree Anderson, has been teaching for a number of years, growing a great reputation. Come along to St. Joseph’s Hall on Wednesday 26th September where Maree will talk about the challenges she comes across while teaching Music. Mackenzie’s Catering will be providing delicious food that everyone will enjoy! They will also be providing complimentary wine and soft drinks. Don’t miss out on this informative, lively evening for only £17! 7.30pm for 7.45pm-10pm. Erin
COME AND SING THE GREATEST SHOWMAN
If you enjoy singing come and join the Pentland Junior Singers and sing songs from ‘The Greatest Showman’ as well as other popular songs from the shows. At the end of the session we will put on a 15, minute performance for others to come and enjoy. Anyone between the age of 8 and 14 who likes to sing is invited to come and have fun. • Saturday 29th September: 10.00am 12noon
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The Singing Kettle star is coming to Balerno Bowling Club on Sunday 7th October. Artie Trezise is back with “The Three Little Pigs” and “The Train to Glasgow”. Don’t miss your chance for great family fun! Join the adventure from 2.30pm – 4.30pm. Artie’s still got the magic touch and is excited to share it with you! See you there! • Kids go free and only £3 for adults.
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THE FORTH VALLEY CHORUS
Come on down to Balerno Parish Church on Saturday 13th October from 7.30pm – 9.30pm for an amazing evening full of sparkle and song with the Forth Valley Chorus. Achieving 11th place in the International Barbershop competition in 2017 and being contestants on 2010’s Britain’s Got Talent, the Forth Valley Chorus are some of the best. A cappella singers of their time. Only £12 per adult and £7 per child to see a Balerno Music Festival favourite. Danielle
And there are many more musical delights for you to choose from our programme which can be viewed online at www.balernomusicfestival. org.uk. Programmes are available at ticket desks in the Balerno area. See ‘What’s On’ in this publication. You’ll be guaranteed to find an event to suit your taste and age. Don’t delay tickets are selling fast! This selection of Balerno Music Festival highlights was written by Balerno High School S3 media students. @KonectMagazines
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BUILDING BRIDGES
PUZZLES
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A recent Stirling University study has shown there are significant health benefits in playing bridge. In a nutshell, bridge players enjoy higher levels of wellbeing than non-players.
That bridge is a fun pastime is hardly news but what may be less obvious are its therapeutic effects. The regular periods of concentration and problem solving are like a workout for the brain. Another benefit is that bridge is a social game that gets people out and about, meeting others. Bridge is a partnership game fostering communication skills and mutual understanding. Luckily, prospective players, in our area, are spoiled for choice. There is, for example, a group in who meet every Thursday morning in a room above Bo’ness library that can cater for all levels, including beginners. At the other extreme, the Pentland Club who meet in Juniper Green every Thursday evening, play competitively in the East District League. There are at least three other bridge groups in our area. One in Balerno is so popular there is a waiting list to join! There are the two big Edinburgh clubs, the Melville and the Carlton.
Solution in our October edition ACROSS: 7. Absorb (6), 8. Worn away (6), 9. Wooden shoe (4), 10. Sailing (8), 11. Stealing (7) 13. Evil spirit (5), 15. Take away (5), 16. Ask for (7), 18. UK mnimum voting age (8), 19 Chilled (4), 21 Well known (6), 22 Decorated (6). DOWN: 1. Herb (4), 2. Locale (13) 3. Remaining (7), 4. Compassion (5), 5. Donations (13), 6. Fragments (8), 12. Authentic (8), 14. Reconciliation (7), 17. Stop (5), 20. Consumes (4).
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The Bridge column is contributed by John Samson. John lives in Currie and is a member of Balerno Bridge Club, organiser of the Bo’ness Bridge Club and plays regularly at various groups in the area. Enquiries to jsamson23@hotmail.com with the heading ‘Bridge News Konect.’ @KonectMagazines
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There is also a beginners’ class, starting end September, led by professional Douglas Piper held in Currie High School.
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CLUBS & CLASSES
SPORTS, HOBBIES, LEARNING, SUPPORT GROUPS & MORE... 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 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). Contact 0131 477 9494 or email stableroom@hotmail.co.uk STABLE ROOM & TODDLER GROUPS Colinton Parish Church, Dell Road - Thurs 9.30am - 11.30am (term time). Contact: Sarah Yule on 07850 195334. 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
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COMPLIMENTARY 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 Yoga 6.35pm & Fitness Pilates 7.30pm. Fri: Fitness Yoga 9.30am info & details www.complementaryfitness.co.uk
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.
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.
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COLINTON GARDEN CLUB Dreghorn Loan Hall - Meets 4th Monday of every month at 8.00pm. September to April. Email: membership@colintongardens.org. uk Email: www.colintongardens. org.uk
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 Bob Bell at 0131 441 4915. 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.
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
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 11 October. Keep up to date with latest news about the Lit, on Church website www.colinton-parish.com CRAIGLOCKHART LADIES GROUP Craiglockhart Parish Church - We meet at 8pm on the second and fourth Mondays, September to March, to hear a variety of speakers on diverse subjects and to meet up for tea/ coffee and a chat. £25 membership. All welcome. TO INCLUDE YOUR CLUB OR CLASS, PLEASE EMAIL DETAILS TO EDITOR@KONECT.SCOT CHARITY AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT GROUPS ARE FREE. THERE IS A SMALL CHARGE FOR OTHER LISTINGS. SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION. WWW.KONECT.SCOT
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