November 2015

November 2015

THE DELL DIRECTORY Your local community magazine & business directory.

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ith over 25 years experience caring for older people across Scotland, Lindemann Healthcare was established in 1995, with the aim to deliver care services to older people with the highest quality, which we all deserve.

We believe that individuality should be the main basis of the care given within our Care Homes.

In a nursing environment great attention is paid to activities of daily living. Each resident receives a careful assessment to identify what his or her individualised care should be. This allows care plans to be constructed to meet their specific needs.

Our dedicated team aim to provide specialized care in a safe homely atmosphere where the residents are cared for with dignity and respect. This allows each resident to function at their optimum level where they can feel contented and “at home�.

Contact us:

Struan Lodge Nursing Home 54 Balgreen Avenue, Edinburgh EH12 5SU T: 0131 337 7477 F: 0131 337 8886 email:struan@lindemann-healthcare.co.uk website:www.lindemann-healthcare.co.uk

Thorburn Manor Nursing Home 2a Thorburn Road, Edinburgh EH13 0BQ T: 0131 441 6984 F: 0131 629 2298 email: thorburn@lindemann-healthcare.co.uk website: www.lindemann-healthcare.co.uk

We offer every resident, and their loved ones, the opportunity to participate in their care to a level of involvement that they choose.

We believe that our Care Homes should be therapeutic yet homelike environments where the resident can feel their individual needs are met with priority.

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Lorimer House Nursing Home 491 Lanark Roadm, Juniper Green, Edinburgh EH14 5DQ T: 0131 442 2123 F: 0131 453 4466 email: lorimer@lindemann-healthcare.co.uk website: www.lindemann-healthcare.co.uk

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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR It’s now less than 7 weeks until Christmas Day so to help you prepare for Christmas please take a look through the magazine there are lots of Christmas Fairs/Markets and Shopping events to get you started.

Sometimes it’s at these events you pick up unique and homemade items that make an extra special gift for someone.

We also have lots happening locally in our schools, churches and libraries take a look at the What’s On’ pages for events in November. In our local village ‘Colinton Village Events’ are hosting their annual ‘Christmas on the Corner’ (see page 39) for more details. There is also some great recipes for you to try too (pages 42+43).

Please get in touch if you have anything you would like to share in the magazine I offer free space to nonprofitmaking organisations and charity groups.

Thank you for reading The Dell Directory and supporting local businesses.

Til next month!

SOME INFO ABOUT US: THE DELL DIRECTORY ADVERTISING & ACCOUNT ENQUIRIES: Tel: Ann on 07843 449 441 Email: thedelldirectoryedinburgh@gmail.com ARTWORK & DESIGN ENQUIRIES: Tel: Tony on 07595 711256 Email: tony.haughey@sky.com COMMUNITY EVENTS/ COMMUNITY NEW ENQUIRIES: Email: dellcommunityevents@gmail.com NEXT ISSUE DATES: Copy deadline for artwork: 20th November.

Distribution Dates: 4th, 5th and 6th December.

DISTRIBUTION: This magazine is distributed to 4,500 homes in the Colinton and Craiglockhart areas every month. There are 10 issues a year with two joint issues in the Summer (Jul/Aug ) & Winter (Dec/Jan).

NOVEMBER 2015

Ann, Editor.

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Whilst every care is taken to ensure accuracy, the publisher cannot accept responsible for loss, damage oromission caused by error in the printing of an advertisement. The Dell Directory does not endorse any advertising material that appears in this publication. Adverts are accepted on the understanding that descriptions of goods and services are fair and accurate. All material is accepted for publication on the understanding that it is copyright free. The Dell Directory accepts no liability for any subsequent copyright issues. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the consent of the publisher. Publisher: The Dell Directory. Editor: Ann Brydon. Please think of the environment when you have finished reading the magazine and recycle.

The Dell Directory is distributed in the following areas:- Colinton Mains, Dreghorn, Redford, Bonaly, Campbell Park, Woodhall, Torphin, Spylaw, Pentland and Craiglockhart. Copies will also be available at our local Libraries Colinton and Oxgangs and some local shops. If you would like to receive a copy please don’t hesitate to get in touch. You can also view the magazine online at www. thedelldirectory.co.uk.

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USEFUL INFORMATION COMMUNITY REPRESENTATION

Edinburgh City Council - www.edinburgh.gov.uk Local Councillors: Colinton/Fairmilehead Elaine Aitken - Conservative – 0131 529 4282 Buckstone Primary, 3rd Monday Term Time 6.30pm Jason Rust - Conservative – 0131 529 4953 Colinton Library, 1st Monday 7pm Richard Lewis - SNP – 0131 529 4974 Bonaly Primary School – 1st Monday every month at 7pm (term time) Oxgangs Library – 3rd Monday every month at 7pm (term time) Colinton Amenity Association www.colinton-amentity.org.uk Colinton Community Council - www.colintoncc.org.uk Firrhill Community Council – www.firrhillcommunitycouncil.btck.co.uk Pentland Community Centre – 0131 445 287 www.edinburgh.gov.uk LEISURE

Edinburgh Leisure – 0131 458 2100 www.edinburghleisure.co.uk MEDICAL

Colinton Pharmacy – 0131 441 2352 Mon-Fri: 9-1pm & 2-5.45pm. Sat: 9-5pm Colinton Mains Pharmacy – 0131 441 3388 Times- Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm.

Saturday- 9am- 1pm.

Closed daily between 1pm and 2pm.

Colinton Surgery – 0131 441 4555 www.colintonsurgery.co.uk - Mon- Fri 8am- 6pm Firrhill Medical Centre – 0131 441 3119 Mon- Fri 8am- 6pm Royal Infirmary – 0131 536 1000 www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk Sick Kids Hospital – 0131 536 0000 www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk NHS 24 – 08454 24 24 24 - www.nhs24.com PROPERTY

ESPC – 0131 624 8000 - www.espc.co.uk SAFETY

Association of Scottish Neighbourhood Watches – 01786 450 145, www.aosnw.co.uk Crimestoppers – 0800 555 111

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POST OFFICES & LIBRARIES

Colinton Post Office – 0131 441 1003 www.postoffice.co.uk Mon- Fri 9am- 5.30pm. Sat 9am- 12.30pm Colinton Mains Post Office – 0131 441 2657 www.postoffice.co.uk Mon- Fri 9am- 5.30pm. Sat 9am- 12.30pm Colinton Library – 0131 529 5603 www.edinburgh.gov.uk Mon, Wed: 1pm-8pm, Tue, Fri 10am-5pm, Sat: 10am-2pm. Sunday: Closed.

Oxgangs Library – 0131 529 5549 www.edinburgh.gov.uk Mon, Tues, Wed 10am-8pm.

Thurs, Fri Sat 10am- 5pm. Sun- 1-5pm SCHOOLS

Bonaly Primary School – 0131 441 7211 www.bonaly.edin.sch.uk Colinton Primary School – 0131 441 1946 www.colintonprimaryschool.wordpress.com Firrhill High School – 0131 441 4501 www.firrhillhighschool.org.uk Merchiston Castle School – 0131 312 2200 www.merchiston.co.uk Oxgangs Primary School – 0131 441 3649 www.oxgangs.edin.sch.uk St Marks RC Primary School – Tel 0131 441 2948 www.st-marks.edin.sch.uk UTILITIES

Electricity Power Loss – 0845 27 27 999 www.sppowersystems.co.uk Gas Emergency – 0800 111 999 www.nationalgrid.com/uk/gas Scottish Water 24 hours – 0845 600 8855 www.scottishwater.co.uk Cleansing & Special Uplifts – 0131 666 2623 www.edinburgh.gov.uk (environmental health) TRAVEL & TRANSPORT

Train Times and Enquiries – 0845 748 49 50 www.networkrail.co.uk Edinburgh Airport – 0870 040 0007 www.edinburghairport.com Traveline Scotland – 0871 200 22 33 www.travelinescotland.com Lothian Buses – 0131 555 6363 www.lothianbuses.com

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Plastering & Roofing

By Martin Scott

Plastering & Tiling

Roofing

Water damaged ceilings Walls renewed All cement work Harling & Roughcast Tiling - walls and floors

Flat roof specialists Slating, tiling, rones & gutters Chimney work Ridges renewed VELUX Windows

Insurance work welcome 24hr Service for Emergencies Mobile: 07709 469 465 Tel: 01383 841 366/ 0131 653 2043 www.martin-scott.org.uk

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WHAT’S ON ON YOUR DOORSTEP Edinburgh Corn Exchange - Wedding Fair & Fashion Show 7th and 8th November. Visit our unique wedding showcase where you can touch and experience the latest theming ideas from the industry’s best wedding suppliers. The perfect place to get great advice from industry experts, many of them VOW award winner and nominees. A great day out for your whole wedding party, girlie day with bridesmaids and friends or a planning day with Mum. Open Saturday and Sunday from 11am until 4.30pm. Fashion shows run daily at 12.00pm, 2.00pm and 3.45pm, tickets can be pre purchased for ease, or bought on the day. For more information visit:- www. edinburghweddingfair.com Colinton Community Council (Public Meeting) Our next public meeting will be on Tuesday 10th November at 7.00pm in Colinton Bowling Club. All Colinton residents are very welcome to attend.

The Agenda and minutes of our recent October meeting can be found at www.colintoncc.org.uk Polwarth Nearly New Toy Sale – Polwarth Church Saturday 14th November from 11am to 1pm. A great opportunity to start your Christmas shopping getting great quality toys at bargain prices. Entry is by donation and all profits go to The Sick Kids and Polwarth Church.

For more information visit www.nearlynewsale.org.uk

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EVENTS Firhill High School Christmas Market Thursday 12th November from 7.15pm to 9pm. Can you believe it’s less than 8 weeks until Christmas! Start your Christmas Shopping our Christmas Market at Firrhill High School. We have a fantastic selection of gifts on sale at the school including some seasonal homemade refreshments. Entrance £2 Oxgangs Primary School PTA Christmas Shopping Evening Wednesday 18th November from 7pm to 9pm. Come along to our Christmas Shopping Evening, Local crafters and small businesses present their gifts for sale. Entrance £1. Prosecco and Christmas Treats served as refreshments. This is an adult aimed festive shopping evening.

Bonaly Primary School – Christmas Shopping Evening Thursday 19th November from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. This is a chance to for you to browse lots of lovely handmade and unique gifts for Christmas, over a glass of wine and a chat. If any parent would like a table, please contact Lindsay at lindsayblakemore@gmail.com.

HERE THERE EVERYWHERE Edinburgh Steiner School Christmas Market Saturday 21st November from 11am to 4pm.

Edinburgh’s unmissable festive market, a real traditional family event that brings the magic back to Christmas.

Wander through our beautiful school grounds, illuminated by thousands of twinkling lights with the scent of gingerbread and mulled wine, music filling the air - the Steiner School Christmas Market is a delight for all the senses. Including German Market Stalls, Crafts, Fairground, Puppet Shows & Storytelling, Carol Singing, Cafes and much more. Adults £2 Children/Concessions £1 Family £5 (2+2).

St John’s & Colinton Mains Church – Christmas Fair Saturday 21st November from 11am to 1pm. Are you looking for something to do on a winters morning without going too far? Why not meet up with friends and come along to our Christmas Fair at St John’s Colinton Mains Church hall, 223 Oxgangs Road North. Light lunches and home baking on the menu. Admission: 50p.

CLOSER TO HOME Night in the Garden – The Royal Botanic Gardens From 30th October to 23rd November - The award-winning Botanic Lights is back with a month of magical nights at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.

As night falls, follow a magical trail of light through the Garden. New for 2015, the trail will lead you through the colours of the seasons and will use state-of-the-art technology, projections and lasers to highlight the Garden’s magnificent trees and landscape. To book by phone call 0844 573 8455 (open 10am-6pm Mon-Sat, closed Sunday). Tickets are priced £14.00 for adults, £7.00 for children under 16. This year, family tickets are available from a starting price of £38.00 (available for 5pm -7.30pm sessions).

Edinburgh’s Scottish Market St. Andrew’s Square, a part of Edinburgh’s Christmas from 20 November. A chance to sample some of Scotland’s best locally produced craft, food and drink.

For more information visit www.edinburghschristmas. com/whats-on/the-scottish-market King’s Theatre Edinburgh – Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs From 28th November to 17th January. Allan, Andy and Grant lead the cast in another unmissable King’s Panto staged by the same team behind Aladdin. Carrying the King’s Theatre pantomime hallmark of outstanding entertainment for the whole family and complete with comedy, stunning scenery, and outrageous costumes, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is a pantomime you won’t want to miss! To book call 0131 529 6000 or visit www.edtheatres.com/snowwhite.

These details were correct at the time of printing but are subject to change. Please check directly with libraries.

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The Importance of your Hearing 865,500 people in Scotland have a hearing loss, which is 16% of the population.

On average it takes someone with a hearing loss around 10 years to do something about it Katie and Martin know a lot about ears, with over 35 years’ experience between them. They run their own private hearing practice in Corstorphine, and are available to give you the very best independent advice on your hearing. You can rest assured that you will receive a five star service.

The invisible solution

“People tend to forget about getting their hearing checked, it’s a poor third behind eyes and teeth! Hearing loss happens in our ears, but affects many different aspects of our lives, for instance statistics show that people with a hearing loss tend to retire earlier. There is also a lot of discussion around new evidence which suggests that untreated hearing loss increases a person’s likelihood to develop dementia. We hear with our ears, but our brains understand speech, so to get a clear picture of a person’s complete auditory system, we include speech testing in our comprehensive assessments."

Our Services

Complimentary, comprehensive hearing assessments Professional wax removal using microsuction 30 day, home trials of the most advanced, discreet hearing solutions Informative talks to community groups

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ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE • Helps you to move with greater ease • Helps to overcome excessive muscle tension and back pain Lessons with an experienced STAT, CNHC reg. teacher

Contact Julia on 07904 813145 or 0131 441 4965 Read more at: www.alexandertechnique4change.com

MARC HORSBURGH PITTENWEEM • FISH MERCHANT MARC IS SITUATED AT OXGANGS BROADWAY EVERY WEDNESDAY BETWEEN 08:10 AND 0900 AND AT COLINTON MAINS SHOPS FROM 12:20 UNTIL 12:55 SELLS: HADDOCK, COD, HERRING, KIPPERS, LEMON SOLE, TUNA, MACKEREL, TROUT, HALIBUT, SALMON

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Oxgangs Primary PTA

Christmas Shopping Evening Wednesday 18th November 2015, 7pm – 9pm Oxgangs Primary School, Oxgangs Road North

Local crafters and small businesses Prosecco and Christmas treats £1 entrance fee

If you are interested in having a stall as a seller please contact oxgangspta@yahoo.co.uk for more details

Please be aware this is an adult aimed festive shopping evening, There will be NO childcare or children’s entertainment.

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LIBRARY INFORMATION OXGANGS LIBRARY 343 Oxgangs Road North, Edinburgh, EH13 9LY. Tel: 0131 529 5549

TIGER TALES STORY AND CRAFT

OUR OPENING TIMES: Mon-Wed 10am to 8pm Thurs-Sat 10am to 5pm

every 2nd Saturday 2.30 – 3.15

LIBRARY EVENTS:

SESSIONS ages 4 – 8 and their parents/carers –

COMMUNITY EVENTS: SCOTTISH SLIMMERS Mondays 5.30pm-7pm and Tuesdays

SHARE A-STORY For ages 3 – 5. Mondays 10.30 – 11am

10.30am-12.00noon

LearnIT computer course for beginners Mondays 2pm- 4pm(Contact library for more info)

Tuesdays 6.15pm-7.15pm

BASIC COMPUTING HELP DROP-IN Thursdays at 4pm CHATTERBOOKS books, fun and snacks for ages 8 – 11, fortnightly. Tuesdays 4 - 5 (phone for details) BOOK GROUPS 1st Wed of the month 10.15 – 11.00am and 6.30 – 7.30pm (contact library for details) VISUALLY IMPAIRED BOOKGROUP 1st Tuesday of the month (contact the library for details) BOOKBUG RHYMETIME SESSIONS 0 – 3 years plus parents/carers, alternate Wednesdays as follows: 20th June, 3rd and 17th July 1st, 15th and Friday and Saturday YAP ‘N’ YARN Tuesdays 10.30am – 12.00noon CRAFTY FRIDAYS ages 4 – 11 plus parents/carers 2.30 – 3.30pm

SMOKING CESSATION GROUP

BREASTFEEDING CAFÉ Wednesdays 1.30pm - 2.30pm MONEY ADVICE SURGERY (CHAI) Fortnightly on Thursdays 10.00 – 11.00 drop-in 11.00am - 12.00noon appointments POLICE SCOTLAND DROP-IN SERVICE Wednesdays 5 -6pm COUNCILLORS SURGERIES: JASON RUST 1st Monday of the month 6.30 pm RICHARD LEWIS 3rd Monday of the month 6.30pm ELAINE AITKEN JOINT SURGERY WITH LOCAL POLICE 1st Tuesday of the month 6.15pm LOOPS (LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR OLDER PEOPLE) Tuesdays 10am – 12.00noon HOUSEBOUND AND LIBRARY SERVICES AVAILABLE - contact library for details

These details were correct at the time of printing but are subject to change.

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COLINTON LIBRARY 14 Thorburn Road, Edinburgh, EH13 0BQ. Tel: 0131 529 5603 OUR OPENING TIMES: Monday 1pm - 8pm Tuesday 10am - 5pm Friday 10am - 5pm Saturday 10am - 2pm

LIBRARY EVENTS: BOOKBUGS Three times a week Tuesday 14:15-14:45 Friday 10:30-11:00 and Saturday 10:30-11:00.

TIGERTALES Starting on Sat 6th June at 11:00-11:30 story and crafts for 4-8yr olds. It will be on the first Sat of the month.

LEARN IT every Wednesday afternoon 14:00-15:30.

Wednesday 1pm - 8pm

Thursday closed

ADULT BOOKGROUPS Last Tuesday of the month 14:00-15:00 and the last Wednesday of the month 18:3019:30.

JUNIOR BOOKGROUP Over 10s on the first Tuesday of the month at 15:45-16:30 CHATTERBOOKS Reading group for 8-12 yr olds on the third Tuesday of the Month.

CRAFTS EVERY FRIDAY 5-12yr olds 15:30-16:30.

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Movember: Because Men’s Health Matters

By Alison Runham www.alison.runham.co.uk

MOVEMBER.COM changing the face of mens health

Since 2003, ‘Movember’ has inspired 4 million moustaches worldwide. But what’s it really about? Let’s look behind the moustache.

WHAT IS MOVEMBER? The November challenge asks men to grow moustaches and talk about their health, with the aim to increase awareness of men’s health issues and raise funds for the Movember Foundation, a global charity whose mission is “to have an everlasting impact on the face of men’s health”.

The Foundation aims to reduce male mortality from prostate and testicular cancer and improve sufferers’ physical and mental health, and to reduce mortality from male suicide by reducing mental health discrimination and ensuring that men and boys understand how to stay mentally healthy, taking action early when they experience problems.

So far, it has raised £346 million and financed 800 research and awareness programs in 21 countries.

“In the last 10 years or so... we’ve built the largest global men’s health movement off the back of the simple act of growing a moustache and a sense of fun and mateship,” says Adam Garone, CEO and Co-Founder.

WHY FOCUS ON MEN’S HEALTH? In 2011, the average UK life expectancy was 82.6 years for women but just 78.7 years for men, who were 14% more likely

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to get cancer and 32% more likely to die from it. Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in 25-49 year olds, but highly curable. 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point.

The Foundation believes the main reasons for men’s poor health are: • Lack of awareness and understanding of men’s health issues • Men’s reluctance to discuss their health and feelings or take action when they’re unwell • Engaging in risky activities • Mental health stigmas The Foundation’s most recent research showed that 99% of Movember participants talked to someone about their health, 75% were more aware of potential health issues and 62% had seen a doctor, or intended to, to discover their ‘key numbers’.

THE MOVEMBER FOUNDATION’S ADVICE FOR MEN Know your key numbers – ‘one of the most important things you can do,’ whatever your age.

Track your body mass index, weight, waistline measurement, blood pressure, cholesterol and blood glucose levels.

Know your family history – including illnesses suffered by family members who have passed away.

Keep moving – maintain (or work up to) 20-30 minutes of moderate physical activity, 2-3

days a week, avoid sitting for too long and stay on the move.

Take action early – ‘Early diagnosis is often key to living a healthy life’. if there’s nothing wrong, your mind is put at rest.

Attend that prostate examination and check your testes regularly (http://www.yourprivates.org.uk/ provides a useful guide).

Don’t smoke- smoking doubles heart disease risk and makes you 20 times more likely to develop lung cancer.

Eat well – think moderation and variety. Choose fruits, vegetables, whole grains lean meats, poultry, fish, beans and nuts and minerals, and avoid foods and drinks with added sugars or high saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol and salt.

Sleep well – lack of sleep and poor quality sleep can damage your immune system and increase appetite and vulnerability to stress.

Stay mentally healthy – spend time doing things you find enjoyable and relaxing. Be proactive about your mental health.

Drink alcohol moderation

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Wear sunscreen – and check skin changes with your doctor. Early diagnosis and treatment dramatically increases melanoma survival rates.

To find out more, visit https:// uk.movember.com/

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Best Tech for Christmas The Ten Best Tech Gifts for Christmas

Christmas is coming, and that means it’s shopping time - but what do you buy a gadget-crazy friend or relative? These are the best tech gifts for Christmas.

1. A TV streamer - Whether it’s Amazon’s £35 Fire TV stick or Google’s £30 Chromecast, a TV streamer can turn a flat screen TV into a smart TV. Amazon’s version gives you Amazon Prime Instant Video while Chromecast offers Netflix (if you subscribe). Both devices have a range of free services too.

2. FishHunter - Buying for a fisherman or woman? The £149 FishHunter is a sonar fish-finder that connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth and can find fish at depths of up to 120 feet - or you could buy the £100 WaterWolf HD fishing camera, which can record up to four hours of fishy footage at depths of up to 100m.

3. Windows 10 - If you didn’t like Windows 8 very much you’re not alone - but Windows 10 is much, much better and comes on a dizzying range of good quality, affordable laptops - for example, the superb HP Stream is £180.

4. TomTom Spark - Fitness trackers are everywhere, but the £189 TomTom Spark stands out from the crowd by offering music storage for 500 songs as well as sleep and activity tracking. Too

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pricey? The excellent Fitbit Flex is £55.

5. Parrot drone - You can spend hundreds or even thousands of pounds on a drone quadricopter, but for £69 the Parrot Rolling Spider delivers an awful lot of fun for a relatively low price. It’s a flying drone, of course, but it can also roll along on removable wheels to perform acrobatics.

6. iPad Mini - The iPad Mini is the cheapest way to get the iPad experience, and its Retina display is a pleasure to look at.

Prices start at £319. If that’s a bit steep, Tesco’s £99 Androidpowered Hudl 2 and Amazon’s £79 Kindle Fire HD are great value for money.

7. ZX Spectrum - The iconic eighties home computer is back for 2015 in two forms: the £100 Vega, which is designed purely for games and only has a few buttons, and the £89 Remastered, which is a bluetooth keyboard that can play old Spectrum programs.

The Vega comes preloaded with hundreds of games, while the Remastered can potentially access 10,000 Spectrum titles.

8. Skylanders, Disney Infinity or Minecraft anything - The big games for children this year are Skylanders Superchargers and Disney Infinity 3.0, both of which are available for all

major consoles and which use interchangeable toys to unlock in-game characters. And then there’s Minecraft, the global phenomenon: the children probably have the game already but there’s a huge range of officially licensed merchandise to choose from including action figures, books and soft toys.

9. Smartwatch - It isn’t cheap prices start at £299 - but Apple’s watch is the prettiest and most desirable smartwatch around, although it’s useless without an iPhone. If your recipient has an Android phone the Moto 360 2 (£229) is the best-looking Android Wear, while the £95 Pebble Steel works with Apple and Android and has garnered rave reviews.

10. Gift cards - Not strictly tech, we know, but if you’re buying for someone who already has everything they want then iTunes, Google Play or Amazon gift cards are a good bet. iTunes cards are often sold with big discounts of up to 20%, so it’s worth hanging on for the deals before you buy.

Images left to right: Parrot Rolling Spider drone; ZX Spectrum Vega console; officially licensed Minecraft mug; TomTom Spark fitness watch

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The Life List Sci-Fi Why? Science Fiction isn’t real - that’s what they tell me when I point out that Captain Jean Luc Picard may still have hidden Borg implants.

But even if they’re right and it’s all made up, some things still don’t make sense.

1. In Terminator 2, how did the T-800 (Arnie) know there were weapons in the late Sarah Connor’s casket? John Connor never knew so who told the T-800 in the future?

2. How does John Tracy stay away in Thunderbird 5? Does Thunderbird 3 deliver regular supplies of strong coffee?

3. Jar-Jar Binks is the most annoying character in the second Star Wars trilogy (which

is really the first triology, sort of...). Why inflict that on the universe and adult sci-fi filmgoers, especially after the bitter memory of the Ewoks? Or was the comedy spoof Spaceballs correct when it talked about the power of merchandising?

4. If Dr Who had the whole of Time and Space to explore, why did he spend so much time in a quarry during the 1980s?

5. In the 1960 film version of The Time Machine, H George Wells takes three books with him back to the future (that would make a great film title). As his time machine still works, why not travel back and forth along the time corridor for regular shopping trips?

6. It’s just a suggestion, but in Time Cop, if the Time Enforcement Commission is so top secret it might be a good idea not to include a TEC badge on their uniforms.

I’m done. Beam me up Scotty, as Kirk never actually said.

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When you feel like shouting, try calling instead.

Introducing sortmyhomeIT – a branch of sortmypc dedicated to your home computing needs.

Speak to us, arrange a home visit or pop into our Colinton office to chat to our friendly, qualified engineers about your requirements. > Computer, laptop, tablet & phone repairs > Virus removal & anti virus software > Cloud services including Office 365 > Back up your photos, files & data > Troubleshooting for go slow computers > Health check, quicker more effective device > We also sell PCs, laptops and IT hardware.

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by Sonia Nicolson

grew up in Colinton, attending Firrhill High School and working in the Colinton Village shop. I got to know a lot of the community on my Saturday shifts and Sunday at Colinton Parish Church.

The beautiful city of Edinburgh and its architecture has always inspired me. There is inspiration everywhere and I am always jotting down ideas. Architecture is a massive part of me; the old and (sometimes) new, restorations and conversions, ephemeral architecture, it’s the way I think.

I studied Architecture at De Montfort University before returning to Edinburgh to take up a one year work placement. I worked on some pretty interesting developments, some heavily affected by the recession and only nearing completion now.

Being part of a design team was a great feeling and I love passing those buildings now, but the power driven, male dominated aspect of the job made me uncomfortable.

At the end of my placement I was ready to leave but didn't know if I wanted to carry on my Architectural education. I invested my salary in a return ticket to Australia and planned a three month adventure.

I flew to Kuala Lumpur and walked across the Petronius Towers bridge, took a bus to Singapore and admired the heritage and harbour, flew to Borneo and walked amongst orangutans, over to Australia and travelled the coast. It was the typical student

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trip but my highlights were architectural and geological. One starry night on a dive boat on the Whitsundays, perspective fell back into place and I knew I had to complete my dream of becoming an Architect.

I applied to the Masters programme at the Edinburgh College of Art. My year at ECA, mixing with fine artists, sculptors and illustrators, and in a studio overlooking the Castle was a fantastic, indulgent experience but one which exposed unhealthy competitiveness amongst my fellow egos. I completed the year and was offered a scholarship to travel to Japan and study under a leading Japanese architect. Who wouldn't jump at that?! I boarded a flight to Japan armed with ‘learn Japanese in six weeks’ loaded to my iPod and made one of the best stopovers I’ve ever planned and landed in Dubai for a personal tour of the Burj Al Arab.

Onwards to Hiroshima where a Japanese student met me and took me to my tiny box apartment. I joined a government language exchange programme and was soon able to join in tutorial discussions and general studio chit chat. I worked on my work, helped students and assisted my sensei, Shinichi Ogawa, in projects. I travelled around Japan visiting some of the most tranquil and historical places I have ever been. Japan not only taught me a lot culturally but it also gave me a glimpse into the world of academic architectural practice and I was hooked.

Reluctantly, I returned to the UK and fell into a practice becoming a Chartered Architect in the middle of the recession. I moved to a smaller practice by the castle working for one of the nicest bosses and was employed to create a feasibility study of a Listed Building to reinstate its ‘wings’, and have visited the building twice since it reopened.

A recession, lack of new developments, and a bad case of the travel bug meant a new challenge was not far away. I got a phone call from a Singaporean design education group who interviewed me for a Faculty position with the aim of starting up a new

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It was India that sparked my entrepreneurial spirit; everywhere you go there is a new ‘start up’ and everyone has some kind of employment. I started layoutlines.com as a way of recording my time in India. I drew and make things as gifts so it seemed obvious to try out an online shop. I opened my Etsy shop with a drawing of Edinburgh Castle and it slowly filled with other prints and products. I am incredibly proud to now send my work all over the world. People contact me asking for a drawing of a particular building and tell me why its special to them, I create wedding venue drawings and do calligraphy for events.

Through Etsy I’ve met some really inspiring people, fellow creative entrepreneurs who are thinking outside the box and doing all sorts of non traditional jobs, and I feel this is an important message for my students too.

I’m lucky to love both teaching and the practice of architecture. For the past four years I have been working as a senior lecturer at the Arts University Bournemouth and recently became a fellow of the Higher Education Academy. I travel back to India as an external examiner, visiting schools and Universities to discuss best practice on British Council-led education programs. But even after all my travels, there is nothing like driving up the road to our family home in Colinton. I look forward to being home this Christmas and spending time with family and friends before I take on the next challenge.

In the new year I’m heading off to Iceland to follow my heart, and to set up my own community for young designers. I’m taking layoutlines.com to the next level and will be creating online content to help support young designers by sharing my knowledge and experience. My Etsy shop will continue to grow, but there might be a Northern Lights piece coming soon!

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

Tel: 0131 441 1052 or 07779 010577 www.colintonltc.org.uk Colinton Bowling Club 49a Redford Road. Contact: 0131 441 2964 www.colintonbowlingclub.org.uk Colinton Mains Bowling Club 221 Oxgangs Road North (next to Colinton Mains Park).

Outdoor bowling, adults and juniors (age 9-16), April-September. Dominoes and Whist off-season.

Contact: 0131-477 4400 Gentle yoga For people living with health conditions Oxgangs Neighbourhood Centre, Thursdays 3.30-4.30pm. Contact Joanna on 07436102726 or Joanna@kiccactive.org.uk Badminton Club Monday 8pm-10pm. Sept- March.

Contact: Archie Clark on 0131 449 4703.

Location: St Cuthberts Church Hall. Westgarth Av. Scottish Dancing Alternate Thursdays. 7.45pm- 9.15pm Sept- March.

Contact: Ann Dean on 0131 441 3729.

Location: St Cuthberts Church Hall. Westgarth Av. StableRoom Playgroups Happy and stimulating playgroups from 2-5 years old.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Colinton Parish Church.

9.15am- 11.45am. Term Time. Contact: 0131 477 9494 Email: stableroom@hotmail.co.uk StableRoom Baby and Toddler Group Thursdays 9.30 - 11.30am (during term time) at Colinton Parish Church, Dell Rd. Contact Tracey on 07813 123803 or Joanne on 07880 708706 Zumba Fitness Classes For details go to: www.progressfitness.co.uk Fitness classes in Colinton Including Zumba, Yoga and Pilates Please go to www.progressfitness.co.uk for more information.

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Colinton Baby & Toddler Group St Cuthberts Church Hall, Westgarth Avenue.

Mon 9.30-11.15am during term time. www.colintontoddlers.co.uk or contact colintonbabyandtoddlergroup@yahoo.co.uk Happy Faces Toddler Group Every Tuesday morning during term time – 9.30-11.30am. £1 admission.

Drop in. Colinton Parish Church.

Contact Stephanie Miller on 07731 001 018.

COMPLEMENTARY FITNESS CLASSES www.complementaryfitness.co.uk Fitness Pilates – Tuesdays 7.30PM Join us if you’re ready to/continue to strengthen your core, improve strength and posture.

Classes in Craiglockhart Parish Church Hall, Craiglockhart Drive North, Edinburgh Resistance Training Workout – Wednesdays 9.30AM Classes in Dreghorn Loan Church Hall, Dreghorn Loan, Colinton, Edinburgh. Wear trainers, bring your resistance band, hand weights, mat and water, work out with us and improve your fitness, strength, metabolism etc.

New! Fitness Yoga Classes – Thursdays 6.35PM Improve core, strength, balance and flexibility.

Fitness Pilates – Thursdays 7.30PM A 6 week block to help you firm up, tone, strengthen, lengthen and improve core muscles, book your place/ come and join us.

Freestyle Fitness Yoga Stretch – Friday 9.30AM To help you improve your core, strength, posture, balance + flexibility. Stretch, improve and enjoy.

Pentland Kindergym Mon-Thurs: 1st class 9.30am-10.15, 2nd class 10.30-11.15. Ages, birth to pre- school. £2.50 (siblings) £1.25. Soft play with parents and sing song time!

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Or Pentland community centre tel: 0131 445 2871

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

Contact: Ken McLeod on Tel 0131 466 0888 Colinton Garden Club Meets 4th Monday of every month.

Dreghorn Loan Hall 8.00pm. September to April.

Email: membership@colintongardens.org.uk www.colintongardens.org.uk Colinton Amateur Orchestral Society Meets Tuesday 7.30pm- 9.30pm.

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

Contact: Ann Gordon Tel: 0131 441 1600.

Morningside & Newington Floral Art Club Looking to do something new for autumn/winter?

Come along & enjoy relaxing evenings watching a floral demonstration with lively & interesting chat. You might even win one of the arrangements.Boroughmuir Rugby Football Club, Meggetland off Colinton Road EH14 1AS, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm approx on the 1st Monday of each month. Wine/tea/coffee available.

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

Location: Dreghorn Loan Hall Contact: Ann-Marie West 0131 446 0150 Crafty Cooks Cooking Lessons for Children Classes held in Pentland Community Centre, Oxgangs Brae, Edinburgh. Mondays at 2.30pm (and 3.45pm after school class for primary aged school children), Thursdays at 10.15am (45 mins – 1 hour for per class). For more information contact Judith on 07891 743684 or visit our website on www.craftycooks.co.uk Morningside & Newington Floral Art Meet 1st Monday of the month 7.30pm-9.15pm.

Boroughmuir Rugby Club (off Colinton Road.)

Contact Joyce Rutherford on 0131 443 2536

Colinton Local History Society Meets 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at 8pm.

Amusing and Educational Speaker Programme.

Location: Dreghorn Loan Hall Contact: Bob Bell on 0131 441 4915

Military Wives Choir April - June. Free- no audition! Tues 6pm - 7.30pm.

Dreghorn Barracks Band Block. Tel 0131 310 2876 or email: edinburghmwc@gmail.com

Colinton Singing Group “MOSTLY MADRIGALS” We are a small group who sing for pleasure fortnightly on Wednesday evenings. We currently have vacancies for Sopranos. Contact Sonia Duffy on 0131 441 7434.

Edinburgh Popular Music Choir - Now Recruiting!

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

DO YOU RUN A CLUB OR A CLASS? AND WOULD YOU LIKE TO LET MORE PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT IT? Send the details of your club or class to Ann at thedelldirectoryedinburgh@gmail.com Remember to put what the Club or Class is, dates and times and where it can be found and off course any contact details.

The Dell Directory is delivered monthly to 4,500 homes in the Colinton & Craiglockhart areas.

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Our clients are with us for life and we constantly strive to ensure that this remains the case. Call us for advice/free estimates on any aspect of the above.

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THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE A self help method to restore natrual balance/ease of movement and improve posture. Effective in relieving back pain, neck/shoulder tension and headaches, stress related problems and general fatigue. Also eases movement after replacement hip/knee operations Lessons with STAT qualified teacher. Introductory lessons cost only £15.00. For futher information or to book an apointment telephone: 0131 441 7401.

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IAN HODGSON & CO PAINTERS & DECORATORS Established 1980

We offer a complete decorating service.

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For a quotation without obligation from your local decorator Phone 0131 441 6524 Where Quality Counts!

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What are the Signs of Dental Problems in Your Rabbit?

It’s not necessarily tooth decay that causes dental problems in a rabbit. Teeth that grow at a rate of 2mm per week, combined with the wrong type of diet, are more likely to be at fault. Rabbits’ teeth should be ground down by their food, and if this doesn’t happen they can develop overgrown molars or spurs of enamel that cut into the soft tissue in their mouth.

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Foods rich in fibre that also wear down the teeth, such as hay and dark green leafy vegetables, will stop incisors becoming too long. To help you spot the telltale signs of trouble, and deal effectively with your rabbit’s dental health, here are some of the signs to look out for.

Lack of grooming Rabbits naturally groom themselves, and if yours has stopped grooming it can lead to a range of other problems including fly strike, a potentially fatal disease. Rabbits use their teeth during the grooming process, so lack of cleanliness on their part could mean that their teeth are sore.

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Loss of weight It may be painful for them to eat, resulting in a rapid loss of weight. The abrasive nature of hay in particular could be causing them pain.

Drooling If your rabbit has started to drool, it might be due to dental problems. Also look out for wetness on their front paws.

Your vet should be able to smooth any enamel spurs, and keeping an eye on your rabbit’s general behaviour can also help to pinpoint problems. http://www.rabbitawarenessweek. co.uk/health/dental/

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Autumn Planning and Planting

by Pippa Greenwood There is no doubt that the main growing season is over for the year and autumn is now very much with us, which makes it a perfect time to review exactly how your garden looks at this time of year and to do some planning and planting too.

If everything is looking a bit glum, why not make sure that for years to come you have many rich autumnal shades of orange, red, yellow and gold to brighten things up? There are numerous trees, shrubs and climbers with brilliant autumn colour and now is the perfect time for planting, as the soil should still be relatively warm and considerably more moist than it was during summer. It is also a perfect time to shop for plants which you can enjoy at this time of year, giving you the chance to see the plants ‘in the flesh’ and find out which individual tints and hues you find the most attractive.

Make sure that you check the growing requirements of the trees and shrubs you choose carefully and ensure that you can supply them with exactly what they need, as soil and site conditions can hugely influence autumn colour. For instance, one of my real favourites is the sweet gum or Liquidambar but this is unlikely to produce the striking colour for which it is renowned if planted in a

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relatively shallow soil over chalk.

You should also try to choose a relatively sheltered site for plants grown for autumn colour, avoiding the most windswept areas where strong winds will rapidly knock the leaves from the shrub or tree just when the plant has come into the best of its autumnal shades.

The ultimate choice of plants will be largely determined by the conditions in and the size of your garden, so a trip to your local garden centre is worthwhile. The Japanese crimson glory vine (Vitis coignetiae) is a fabulous ornamental vine which can grow to a height of 90 feet, so can be used to train over trees or large buildings. Its toothed leaves turn a range of purple, crimson and reddish-orange colours in autumn. Some viburnums, including Viburnum dentatum, also have lovely autumn colours and for bright yellow autumn foliage then the witch hazels (Hamamelis and Fothergilla) are some of my favourites, although they prefer an acid soil.

The numerous maples, particularly the Japanese maples, not only bring vibrant colours into your garden during autumn but being relatively small or very slow growing are suitable for most plots. There are lots of different types of Acer palmatum which bring lovely colour, including Acer palmatum

‘Lutesens’, which turns a rich yellowish gold, ‘Crimson Queen’, ‘Trompenburg’, ‘Garnet’ and ‘Seiryu’, ‘Osakazuki’, ‘Orange Dream’, ‘Heptalobum’ and Acer palmatum ‘dissectum’ and Acer palmatum ‘dissectum atropurpureum’, and also the beautiful leaves of Acer palmatum ‘Beni-Shidare’.

Whatever you choose it is important to make sure that the plants’ root balls are thoroughly watered and teased out, before being placed in a well prepared planting hole. Plant at the correct depth, so that the shrub or tree is buried to the same depth as it was whilst in the compost. Always keep the soil just moist around the roots, both now and throughout next year, to help them get well established so you can enjoy them for years to come.

Make vegetable growing fun and productive with Pippa’s unique ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ system. Select your vegetable plants from www.pippagreenwood.com and your garden-ready plants are delivered in May; what makes it unique is that Pippa will email you every week with lots of tips and help about what you’re growing, ensuring great results. It is great value and various pack sizes are available, e.g. up to 55 plants for just £29.00, plus that weekly advice. Gifts Cards are also available.

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Andy Shaw and business partner Chris Wright, from Edinburgh, caught the eye of Cowboy Builders presenter Melinda and the Travis Perkins High 5 judges with their beautiful work which showcased and impressive multi‐level garden using different materials.

The �irst part of the prize was lunch with Melinda at the glamorous Kensington Roof Gardens, as well as winning a luxury city break for two.

Hundreds of entries �looded in from customers across the region keen to give a high �ive to the people who transformed their outdoor space into something special.

The judges were blown away by a variety of residential and community work which included innovative use of materials, creative paving, beautiful planting and many more that were sent in by entrants.

A total of �ive regional winners were crowned, from Scotland, Wales, northern, central and southern England.

The 47 year old winner, Andy says: “I love my work and take a lot of pride in it, so to be honoured like this is really special. I’m not sure what’s better ‐ winning the prize or getting to meet Melinda Messenger!”

Melinda Messenger adds: “Travis Perkins wanted to see the best landscaping the country has to offer and the entries we received con�irmed the quality of work that’s going on all over the country. Picking the winners was incredibly hard, but Andy’s entry stood out. I really enjoyed meeting him to say ‘well done’ in person - now I need to see if he’s free to come and transform my garden!”

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CHRISTMAS on the CORNER

FEATURING THE REINDEER PARADE!

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CVE Group’s annual winter fair, Christmas on the Corner, is scheduled to take place on the evening of Wednesday, December 9th. For the first time it will (mostly) be held indoors in The Swing Café of Colinton Parish Church, Dell Road from 6.30pm to 9.00pm.

As we will be celebrating the event’s 5th year anniversary we have a special treat in store. We will witness Santa’s arrival by sleigh, accompanied by REAL, LIVE REINDEER (of course!) as they make their special journey along Dell Road/Spylaw Street at 6.30pm.

Please attend this event and help us spread both Christmas and community cheer – you can expect live musical performances with mulled wine, hot cider and tasty refreshments. You might even win a prize at CVE’s tombola!

Remember to be good so that you can enjoy a not-to-be missed opportunity to meet and greet Santa, Mrs. Claus, their elf helpers and a wee HERD OF REINDEER!

For further details on this event and CVE Group’s various projects, please visit our website:

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the pentland way

A WALK WITH HISTORY By Bob Paterson Publication Date 28 September 2015 The Pentland Way follows a twenty mile route from Dunsyre in South Lanarkshire to the hamlet of Swanston on the outskirts of Edinburgh.

For further information contact Bob Paterson at carlingnose@tiacali.co.uk or on 01383 417771 or John Stirling at j.stirling@btinternet or on 0131 449 3456.

THE AUTHOR

The Pentland Hills have provided a home and a livelihood, often a hard one, for the last 5,000 years.

There is evidence of ancient burial cairns, hill forts, the Roman occupation, and battles involving Covenanters. Mary, Queen of Scots, travelled through the Pentlands for military purposes; James IV did so while on pilgrimage and Charles X of France shot wildfowl on Pentland moors.

Via Henry Cockburn, whose home was at Bonaly, there are links with the Scottish Enlightenment and literary associations with Allan Ramsay, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson.

The life of the feisty Carlops shepherdess, Jenny Armstrong, has been recounted with the help of the distinguished contemporary artist, Victoria Crowe.

There are tales involving monks, witches and a ghost.

Andrew Thin, formerly Chairman of SNH, in his Foreword writes that the author: “describes the historical context encountered along ‘The Way’ at a level of detail that will fascinate and intrigue. There are nuggets to inspire the imagination on almost every page. Wanderings in the Pentlands, whether on foot or in an armchair, will never be quite the same again.”

Bob Paterson was introduced to the joys of walking in the Pentland hills by his parents in the late 1940s. His career in the army took him away from Scotland but when he retired he renewed his love of hill walking, albeit, initially, in higher hills. Later, when Munros seemed almost Himalayan, he returned to his ‘Hills of Home’.

Bob is the author of Britain’s Strategic Nuclear Deterrent published by Frank Cass in 1997 and Pontius Pilate’s Bodyguard, a two volume history of The Royal Scots (The Royal Regiment) published by the regiment in 2000. In the late 1990s he contributed articles to Country Walking and Trail magazines.

THE BOOK The book is being published by the Friends of the Pentland and all profits will be used by the Friends for charitable purposes. (See www.pentlandfriends. org.uk) The book consists of 100 A5 pages and some 85 illustrations almost all in colour. The book contains a detachable route finding supplement with map. Paperback copies are being sold at £10.00 plus P&P and orders should be sent to: Malcolm Patrick, 8 Laverockdale Park, Edinburgh EH13 0QE. Postage rates are £1.51 for one or two copies, £2.03 for three copies and £2.80 for four to nine copies.

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Recipes/Food Notes

Cake and Bake Makes 16

Ready in 35mins plus cooling

Snickerdoodles

Ingredients: • 115g unsalted butter, softened • 100g dark muscovado sugar

These classic American cookies are crisp at the edges, chewy in the middle and have a delicious cinnamon sugar coating. Try them warm from the oven with a milkshake or hot chocolate – and if you need an excuse, America is celebrating Thanksgiving this month!

• 2 tbsp maple syrup • 175g self-raising flour • 1� tbsp granulated sugar • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

TIP Add some chopped pecans or toasted chopped hazelnuts to the cookie dough for a crunchy texture, or top with white or dark chocolate chips just before baking.

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1. Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F / Gas Mark 4.

Line 2 large baking sheets with baking paper.

2. Place the butter and muscovado sugar in a large bowl and beat with a wooden spoon until creamed. Beat in the maple syrup. Sift over the flour and beat in with the wooden spoon to form a rough dough.

3. Mix together the granulated sugar and cinnamon on a flat plate. Divide and shape the dough into about16 walnut-sized balls (keep them roughly shaped – not smooth) and roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar. Place, well spaced, on the prepared baking sheets. Flatten each ball of mixture slightly with your fingertips.

4. Bake in the preheated oven for 13-14 minutes, or until deep golden brown. Remove the baking sheets from the oven and sprinkle any remaining cinnamon sugar over the cookies. Leave on the baking sheets for 10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool.

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Spiced Winter Veg Soup Ready in 1hr 15 minutes

Serves 4

A hearty and warming soup made with seasonal winter root vegetables. Serve with thick slices of warm crusty bread for a filling lunch or supper.

Ingredients: • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped • 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed • 2 tsp medium curry paste • 300g carrots, peeled and diced • 250g swede, peeled and diced • 2 large parsnips, peeled and diced • 1.4 litre vegetable stock • Crème fraîche or natural yoghurt, parsnip crisps (see tip) and crushed coriander seeds, to garnish

TIP To make the parsnip crisps, use a potato peeler to shave long thin strips from one large peeled parsnip. Half fill a large deep frying pan with vegetable oil and heat until a cube of bread dropped in the hot oil browns in 30 seconds. Fry the strips of parsnip in the hot oil for 1-2 minutes until crisp and golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain well on kitchen paper.

Heat the oil in a large deep pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and fry for 6-7 minutes until softened. Stir in the curry paste and cook for 1 minute then add the diced vegetables and cover and cook gently for 5 minutes.

Pour in 900ml of the chicken stock and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Cool for 10 minutes.

Puree the soup in a blender or food processor (in batches if necessary) and return to the pan. Stir in another 300ml of the remaining stock and heat through gently. If you prefer a soup with a thinner consistency add the rest of the stock.

Adjust the seasoning to taste and serve in warmed bowls garnished with a spoonful of crème fraîche or natural yoghurt, parsnip crisps and crushed coriander seeds.

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS A quick and easy reference guide to all services in The Dell Directory ARIEL & SATELLITE SERVICES Novo Design Douglas S Mackay Kinnear Aerials

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ARCHITECTS Andy Ross 21 Layoutlines 24+25 MDA Studio 38

HEARING SERVICES Edinburgh Hearing Practice

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GAS HEATING & SERVICING Geoff Lennie Scott Findlay

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HAIRDRESSING Colinton Hair Design Kim O’Donnell Hairdressing

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JOINERY SMC Joinery

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BUILDING SERVICES Colinton Building Services J M Builders

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CARPET SUPPLIERS James Erskine

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MSP Gordon MacDonald MSP

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CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING James Burnett

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CHIROPODIST/PODIATRIST Colinton Chiropody Pentland Foot Care

NURSERY Colinton Private Nursery

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CLEANING SERVICES Fiona’s House Cleaning

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PIANO LESSONS Rhona Finlay

COMPLIMENTARY THERAPIES The Alexander Technique The Alexander Technique

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COMPUTER HELP/REPAIRS Capital PC Repairs 19 Colinton PC Solutions 19 SortmyPC 23 DECORATORS Ian Hodgson & Co

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DENTISTS Colinton Dental Practice

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ELECTRICIANS Bryter Electrical Ltd D Sykes Electrical

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FISH MERCHANT/SUPPLIER Marc Horsburgh GARDENERS Capital Gardening RKB Home & Garden Taurus Gardening Ltd

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PLASTERING SERVICES Martin Scott Plastering

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PLUMBERS Alex Hunter Plumbing Shandon Plumbing M&M Plumbing Currievale Plumbing and Drainage

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PROPERTY LETTINGS Colinton Lettings Derek Gibb & Partners

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RESIDENTIAL ELDERLY CARE Thorburn Manor (Lindemann Healthcare)

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