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July/August 2016

THE DELL DIRECTORY Your local community magazine & business directory.

What’s On • Clubs & Classes • Crossword Monthly Recipe • Book Reviews • Local Businesses

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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR Hello and welcome to The Dell Directory Summer is a great time to be outdoors enjoying the garden and summer sunshine, entertaining having barbeques with our friends and family. This month we have a great article from Bob Crosbie at Bobcat Aplacas (who will be making an appearance at our very own 'Art in the Park' in September). Bob talks to us about their herd and why they love keeping the Alpacas. For more information and how to book an Alpaca Trekking Experience see page 42.

Please take a look through the magazine we have lots of good local trades and businesses to help you with your Home and Garden projects! If you're looking for things to do over July and August take a look at the 'What's On' page for things to do.

Before I go, we are running a Prize Crossword this month to win ÂŁ20 gift card for Dobbies Garden Centre, so don't forget to get your entries in before the closing date - good luck to all who enter!

Thank you for reading The Dell Directory and supporting our local businesses. I hope you have a great Summer Holiday and will be back again in September with the next issue.

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: SEPTEMBER 2016 Copy deadline for artwork: 22nd August.

Distribution Dates: 9th, 10th and 11th Sept.

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).

Ann, Editor.

Why not visit our website www.thedelldirectory.co.uk or if you would like to advertise Tel 07843 449 441 or via Email: thedelldirectoryedinburgh@gmail.com 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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Beauty Beauty and the Beach

by Kate Duggan www.kateduggan.co.uk

Beauty buys to see you through those hazy summer days.

When it comes to packing for holidays, I tend to fill every last millimetre of my case.

So I do like products that save space and weight.

Lush’s shampoo bars do both. Plus, as they’re solid bars, they can go in your hand luggage. There are a fair few to choose from, but my current favourite is Montalbano, £5.95, because of its fresh lemon scent.

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not nearly as evangelical as I should be about applying suntan lotion, but I am trying to do better. The fact that every year more than 14,000 people in the UK develop a malignant melanoma is a pretty good motivator. As an extra incentive, UVA rays also lead to premature wrinkles and age spots, and they can penetrate skin even when it’s cloudy. So this summer, I’m slapping 6

on the suntan lotion. I tend to use factor 25, but on days when I can get away with an SPF of 15, I usually reach for Green People’s Sun Lotion with Natural Tan Accelerator, £20. It’s a great choice if you have sensitive skin (which I do), as it’s very gentle, so unlikely to irritate.

It’s also rich in seed oils, so leaves my skin feeling moisturised. The natural tan accelerator has been shown to increase tanning by up to 25% and can make a tan last much longer.

I admit it can be a bit of a faff rubbing in suntan lotion, so I’m rather tempted by Colorescience Sunforgettable. With an SPF of 50 it gives great protection, but as it’s a loose mineral powder, you just brush it on. You can wear it on top of makeup and it’s available in three shades – fair, medium and tan. For me, the price is the downside. At £41.50, it’s certainly not walletfriendly. But it is supposed to last for ages, and avoiding

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the scratchy, sticky sand/lotion mix might just make it worth the price, see www.beautyproduct-online.co.uk.

A day in the sun can leave skin feeling dry and dehydrated. I tend to use cocoa butter for putting the moisture back, but I am looking forward to trying Vichy’s new Ideal Soleil After Sun, £13. Key ingredients include shea oil and blackcurrant seed oil, so it’s rich in omega fatty acids, which can really help to boost hydration. What’s

more, you can use it on dry skin or in the shower.

I love treating my toenails to a professional gel polish, but if I don’t have time, I always have a few nail polishes at home to choose from.

Crabtree and Eveyln’s Nail Lacquer in Wisteria, £6, is at the top of my shopping list. It’s just the right shade of blue to gives a good pop of colour, while being neutral enough to work with most outfits.

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What To Consider When Hiring A Dog-Walker If you work full-time or simply need help to exercise your dog occasionally, you’ll need to look for a professional dog-walker. But how do you know that your beloved pet will be in safe hands?

Here are a few things to consider: • Will your dog be walked by the same person each time?

• Pet business insurance is a legal requirement for professional dog-walkers.

• Will the walker need access to your home?

If so, you’ll probably want to ask them for references.

• They should also know how to administer first aid to the dogs if required.

It’s also worth considering that if your dog has only ever experienced walks on its own with you, going out with other dogs could be threatening or

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upsetting.

Pet business insurance It is imperative that your dog-walker has business liability insurance to cover any damage caused by your dog when they are out, or conversely, anything that happens to your pet. This is actually a legal requirement for any pet business, and should cover damage to property as well as care of the animal.

If you are out at work and the dog-walker has access to the house, their insurance should also cover the loss or theft of your keys.

It is a good idea to go out with your dog and a potential new walker if possible, if only to give you peace of mind that your pet will be in good hands. http://blog.petplan.co.uk/05/2015/advice/ petplan-checklist/what-questions-should-i-askmy-dog-walker-insurance-credentials-safetyand-more/

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Scott Findlay Plumbing & Heating Engineers 0131 669 9993

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RKB Home & Garden All internal & external work carried out, Including Painting & Decorating Plumbing, Electrical & Joinery repairs Silicon showers & worktops etc Fencing, Decking & Garden Maintenance and more... Free Estimates Based in Colinton over 10 years

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The Life List Unwritten Rules Adult life is complicated.

School may have taught us about quadratic equations, Pythagoras, and coping with a broken heart, but there are areas of expertise where we are still in the dark.

How long does one keep the box for an electrical appliance or an electronic device? I’m running out of attic space.

What’s the optimum number of toys for a pet dog? How many does it really need and is there one I can accidentally stand on without injury?

At what age should a man start wearing patterned socks in an unironic way? (I’ve finally accepted the no ‘socks with sandals’ ruling.)

When is the best time to develop an interest in

historical TV dramas? Does it usually coincide with the desire to make up a cheeseboard?

How old is too old for expecting or receiving Easter eggs?

How long should one wait after Christmas before putting unwanted gifts on eBay or donating them to a charity shop 20 miles away?

What are the social repercussions of unfriending someone on social media, who you also know in the real world, due to their constant stream of upbeat platitudes?

How does one tackle a neighbour’s cat that persists in seeing your prize flowerbeds as a latrine?

Are there any guidelines for flatulence in enclosed spaces - a lift, a canal boat, a small car, a pod on the London Eye, etc.?

How does one respond to work collections for people you barely know, or who you know too well to want to contribute?

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Plan Your Planting

by Pippa Greenwood

Although gardens are now looking a little tired, the drier soil means it is not a good time for planting shrubs or trees. So, do what you can to perk up flower beds and borders and then start to plan ahead for spring, as garden centres are starting to take delivery of bulbs which will get your garden looking fabulous early next year.

Many bulbs start to put down roots at the end of summer and into autumn, so prompt planting is advisable, though tulips are best planted in October.

Another option is mail order catalogues which have a bigger choice of bulbs, often including more unusual varieties. Time is of the essence, however, so send off for these as soon as possible so that you can choose some delightful bulbs ready for planting in the next month or so.

Before buying, decide where in the garden you can cram in a few bulbs. As they are often in flower before the rest of the garden gets going, they can be used to under-plant existing trees, shrubs and herbaceous flowers. Bulbs are an excellent way to make the most of every square metre of soil, and to ensure that your garden looks lovely as early as possible in the year.

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Many bulbs do well in containers, so if you have a permanently planted up container this too can be under-planted with several layers of spring flowering bulbs.

Use a transplanting trowel to minimise damage to the existing plants’ roots.

If you are unsure which bulbs go together, don’t feel frightened to experiment. Alternatively, many catalogues and garden centres offer mixed selections of bulbs for specific purposes and there are also some lovely packs of bulbs following colour themes.

These usually represent good value for money too.

If you have a dull patch of lawn, brighten it up in the early months by planting some small bulbs.

Crocus or miniature narcissus are particularly useful, as once the flowers have faded you don’t have much deteriorating foliage to cope with.

In larger areas, consider planting up drifts of full-sized daffodils, but make sure you don’t want to mow the grass beneath these trees or shrubs regularly, as you can’t safely remove the leaves of the daffodils until at least six weeks after flowering.

Check that bulbs are in good condition before you buy, avoiding any which show even the slightest signs of

deterioration such as sunken brown spots, excessive softness or patches of bluish mould.

Larger bulbs generally seem to do better than smaller versions of the same variety.

For large quantities of the same variety, buy a net of bulbs from your garden centre or direct from a mail order specialist nursery.

If you can’t plant your bulbs promptly, keep them in a cool and well ventilated spot before planting, as this is essential to reduce the risk of them deteriorating.

Next month I’ll be looking at novel ways to make the best use of the gorgeous array of available bulbs, so plant some now and then treat yourself to a few more for September planting!

Visit Pippa’s website www. pippagreenwood.com for Pippa’s ‘Winter thru’ Spring’ collection of vegetables for planting next month, a really useful selection of Pippa’s favourite gardening items including Nemaslug to control slugs, pop-up crop covers, SpeedHoes, SpeedWeeders, ladybirds to control greenfly, pull-out mini tunnels, signed books and lots more besides.

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WHAT’S ON ON YOUR DOORSTEP

HERE THERE EVERYWHERE KIDS ARE OUT

Colinton Garden Club – Summer Outing Saturday 16th July, travelling by coach to central Fife and visiting the gardens at Logie house, Falkland Palace and Glassmount House near Kirkcaldy.

Schools are out for the Summer, great for the kids but can be a headache for the Mums and Dads!

We have picked out a few suggestions to keep your crew occupied over the coming weeks.

Colinton Community Council (Public Meeting) Our next public meeting will be on Tuesday 13th September at 7.30pm in Colinton Bowling Club. All Colinton residents are very welcome to attend.

Agenda and minutes of our last meeting in June can be found at www.colintoncc.org.uk.

Activator Gold Summer Holiday Camp Craiglockhart Leisure Centre Catering for 5-13 year olds, a great Summer Camp to keep your kids busy! Weekly blocks or individual days available. Coaching tennis, badminton, trampolining, gymnastics and as well as some fun activities bouncy castle, arts, crafts and drama and talent shows, quizzes and themed days. To confirm your space call 0131 443 0101.

Colinton Village Events - Art in the Park, Spylaw Park Colinton Sunday 4th September or Sunday 11th September (weather permitting). 11am to 5pm. Stalls of arts and crafts with local interest groups and performances.

Great family fun to everyone visit their website on www.colintonvillage.com.

CLOSER TO HOME Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival: 15th July - 24th July Art Festival: 28th July - 28th August Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo: 5th August - 27th August Edinburgh Festival Fringe: 5th August - 29th August Edinburgh Internation Festival: 13th August - 29th August Edinburgh International Book Festival: 13th August - 29th August Mela Festival: 27th August - 28th August For further detail of all festivals please visit www. edinburghfestivalcity.com WATER OF LEITH VISITOR CENTRE starting at 2.00pm until 3.30pmish.

BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. Call: 031 455 7367 or email admin@waterofleith.org.uk

Merchiston Castle School – Make Summer School 11th-15 July & 18th – 22nd July. A fun and creative way to spend your Summer Holiday. Learning woodwork and other design skills through hands-on projects. 8.30am – 5.30pm daily. For more information and to book your place call Merchiston Castle School or visit their website on http://www. makesummerschool.co.uk.

Summer Holiday Clubs - St Johns Colinton Mains & Craiglockhart Churches Monday 1st to Friday 5th August. For P1-P7 pupils from 9.45am to 12.30pm. Learning songs, playing games, crafts, quizzes, baking, bible stories, some messy games too. To confirm a place call Gordon on 07879 778 365 or email: Gordon@craiglockhartchurch.org.

FURTHER A FIELD Scotlands National Airshow at National Museum of Flight East Fortune, EH39 5LF. Come along and see the RAF Red Arrows . Saturday 23rd July 2016 from 10am to 5pm. Early bird tickets available until Friday 8th July. For more information on tickets and prices call: 0300 123 6789 or visit their website at www.nmas.ac.uk.

River Dipping: Thursday 7th July Join us IN the river for the favourite activity on every week (14th, 19th, 28th July/9th 16th August) Bugs!!: Tuesday 12th July Track down the mini creatures which call the river banks home and design your own extreme BUG! Beasts!!: Thursday 21st July Discover the wild beasts who call the river home!

Air!!: Tuesday 26th July Life in the air, track down winged wildlife Water!!: Tuesday 2nd August Discover the power of water and create boats for a race over the rapids with river dipping.

Survive!!: Thursday 4th August Water, food, shelter and fire are the keys to survival, come along and learn new skills from our ‘wild leaders’.

Stick!!: Thursday 11th August 101 things you can do with a stick!

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Finance

By Ann Haldon

Travelling Abroad This Year?

What’s the best way to spend your money?

• You pay a fee when you buy them, and also commission when they’re exchanged.

It used to be a simple choice between traveller’s cheques or cash, but now there’s a variety of cards that offer more convenience and security when spending money abroad. In fact there are so many, it can be a bit of a minefield when trying to choose the right one.

So here’s a brief explanation of the choices available for this summer’s getaway, plus the pros and cons of each.

TRAVELLER’S CHEQUES

Good old-fashioned traveller’s cheques can be useful as a backup. Fee levels and exchange rates vary greatly according to the country you’re in, however, and also between individual banks.

Pros • Handy if you don’t want to carry large amounts of cash around, or are worried about using cards abroad.

• Can be replaced within 24 hours if they’re lost or stolen.

• They can be used as cash in some outlets, and you get change in the local currency.

Cons • Exchange rates can fluctuate widely, and are generally poor when compared with other payment methods.

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It’s a good idea to make a separate note of each cheque number as soon as you get them - if they’re lost or stolen, it’s easier to arrange replacements.

PREPAID CARDS

Some of the newer prepaid cards offer very competitive exchange rates, as well as extra features such as a smartphone app. A word of warning though - there have been problems accessing money abroad using some prepaid cards, as it’s not always made clear that the first time you use the card, it has to be at a cash point.

Many people have also found they get ‘Pin Unrecognised’ messages, even though they’re using the correct number. If you withdraw too much cash you’ll get a 2% service charge, and support is only provided during UK business hours.

Pros • They’re pre-loaded, so it’s easier to budget and you can lock in a good exchange rate.

• Convenient and easy to use, but check the rules carefully.

• Widely accepted abroad.

• Safer than carrying lots of cash.

Cons • If the card is lost or stolen you may be charged for a replacement.

• Some providers charge high

fees.

• Potential fees include application, transaction and even an inactivity charge if you don’t use the card for a while.

The main message here is to carefully check all the small print before you sign up for a prepaid card.

CREDIT CARDS

Still one of the most popular ways to spend money abroad, credit cards give you interestfree credit as well as valuable consumer protection. You also have the same fraud protection as in the UK, so if the card is lost or stolen you should be covered.

Some providers don’t charge for transactions abroad (as long as you don’t withdraw cash), so it’s well worth researching these rather than using your everyday credit card.

Pros • Some protection for goods over £100 via Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act. • They’re safe and secure, but make sure payment is taken in front of you.

• Interest-free credit on your holiday spend.

Cons • There’s a risk of fraud or ‘cloning’ if the card is taken out of sight when you pay.

• If you withdraw cash you’ll be charged daily interest.

• Some shops have a minimum transaction amount

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for using credit cards.

Finding a credit card that’s geared up for use abroad is key - you’ll have lower or no fees, and six weeks to pay off your spending interest-free.

DEBIT CARDS

You can use a debit card to pay for goods or withdraw cash abroad, but you’ll probably have to pay a non-sterling transaction fee. There’s no daily interest on cash withdrawals, but you might be charged a cash machine transaction fee each time you use one.

Pros • Easily blocked if the card is lost or stolen.

• Chip and pin protection.

Cons • No consumer protection as with credit cards.

• Charges can quickly add up if you withdraw cash

regularly.

For the sake of safety and simplicity, you might want to pay using the local currency rather than in sterling because of the huge disparity in exchange rates.

CASH

Although it’s not a good idea to carry lots of cash with you, you’ll need to pay for some smaller items this way, and organising it before you go will save money.

Bear in mind though, that insurance policies only cover around £200 to £500 of cash on average.

Pros • You can shop around for a good exchange rate before you go.

• Can be used anywhere.

Cons • May not be fully covered by your insurance policy.

• Not as safe as carrying a plastic card.

It’s a good idea to take some cash as backup for your plastic card(s) and traveller’s cheques,

and buying it well before you leave means you can track down the best rates of exchange.

https://www.moneyadvice service.org.uk/en/articles/travelmoney-options-cash-cards-andtravellers-cheques http://www.moneysavingexpert. com/credit-cards/prepaid-travelcards http://www.money.co.uk/travelmoney/what-is-the-best-way-tospend-abroad.htm http://blog.moneysavingexpert. com/2013/03/12/using-plasticoverseas-always-pay-in-euroseven-if-it-says-0-commission/

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Plastering & Roofing

By Martin Scott

Plastering & Tiling

Roofing

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

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Colinton Private Nursery for children aged 3 months to 5 years

MARC HORSBURGH

Government funded pre–school places available.

PITTENWEEM • FISH MERCHANT

Open Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm

MARC IS SITUATED AT OXGANGS BROADWAY EVERY WEDNESDAY BETWEEN 08:10 AND 0900

Part and full-time places available Experienced and Qualified staff Private garden and secure outdoor play area, well equiped to provide a stimulating and play learning environment

AND AT COLINTON MAINS SHOPS FROM 12:20 UNTIL 12:55 SELLS: HADDOCK, COD, HERRING, KIPPERS, LEMON SOLE, TUNA, MACKEREL, TROUT, HALIBUT, SALMON

For further information or to arrange a visit please telephone Judith McGuigan on 0131 477 7330

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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 only (age 16+), April-September. Dominoes and Whist off-season.

Contact: 0131 531 9796.

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

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Fitness classes in Colinton Including Zumba, Yoga and Pilates Please go to www.progressfitness.co.uk for more information.

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

Mon 9.30-11.15am term time only. colintonbabyandtoddlergroup@yahoo.co.uk £2 admission on a drop-in basis.

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.

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 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

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” meets Wednesdays (Oct-Mar) at 8pm Location Dreghorn Loan Hall Email: morag.l.marshall@btinternet.com Thanking you in advance, Morag Marshall Pentland Bridge Club Meets Thursdays at 6.45 for 7 p.m. - 10.30 p.m.

Location: St Margaret’s Hall, Juniper Green Bridge players can come along with a partner and will be made very welcome.

Contact: Jean Newport (0131 449 2028) or Ken Brown (0131 449 5314) Morningside & Newington Floral Art Meet 1st Monday of the month 7.30pm-9.15pm.

Boroughmuir Rugby Club (off Colinton Road.)

Contact Joyce Rutherford on 0131 443 2536 Military Wives Choir April - June. Free- no audition! Tues 6pm - 7.30pm.

Dreghorn Barracks Band Block. Tel 0131 310 2876 or email: edinburghmwc@gmail.com Edinburgh Popular Music Choir - Now Recruiting!

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

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

Please check directly with libraries.

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.

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Recipes/Food Notes

Cake and Bake Ready in 1hr, plus cooling

Serves 8

Tropical Fruit Roulade

A lovely light and fruity dessert that’s ideal for summer entertaining. You can vary the fruit filling, try fresh chopped peaches and raspberries or strawberries and blueberries if preferred.

1. Preheat the oven to 180/fan 160C/Gas 4. Grease

a 33cm x 23cm Swiss roll tin and line the base and sides with lightly greased baking paper.

2. Place the eggs and 150g of the caster sugar in a

Ingredients: • 5 large eggs • 165g caster sugar • 4 tbsp plain flour • 300ml double cream • 2 passion fruit • 1 small ripe mango

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The trick to a really light and fluffy fatless sponge is to whisk the mixture over the simmering water for at least 7-8 minutes to incorporate as much air as possible, and to fold in the flour very gently to avoid knocking out too much air.

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bowl set over a pan of simmering water and whisk with an electric whisk until the mixture is very pale and thick (see tip). Remove from the heat and continue whisking until the mixture leaves a trail when the whisk is lifted.

3. Sift the flour over the mixture and fold in gently

with a metal spoon. Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and tilt the tin to level the surface.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and just firm to the touch.

4. Invert the roulade out onto a sheet of baking paper

dusted with the rest of the sugar. Cover with a clean damp tea towel and leave to cool completely.

5. Whip the cream in a large bowl until softly peaking.

Scoop the seeds and flesh from the passion fruit and fold into the cream. Peel the mango and cut a few thin slices to decorate the roulade; finely chop the rest. Remove the paper lining from the roulade and trim the edges. Spread the passion fruit cream over the sponge and top with the chopped mango.

6. Using the sugared paper as a guide, roll up the

roulade from one short end. Transfer to a serving platter and decorate with the reserved mango slices just before serving.

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Salmon and Broccoli Quiche Serves 6

Ready in 1 hour 30 minutes, plus chilling and cooling

A rich and creamy quiche packed full of succulent salmon flakes and broccoli. Serve warm or cold with a crisp green leaf salad.

Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface and use to line a 20cm loose-based flan tin (it should be at least 4cm deep). Trim off the excess pastry and prick the base all over with a fork. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Ingredients: • 250g shortcrust pastry • 300g salmon fillets

Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/Gas 6. Place a baking sheet in the oven to heat up. Line the chilled pastry case with baking paper and baking beans. Place the flan tin on the baking sheet in the oven and bake blind for 15 minutes. Remove the paper and beans and bake for a further 5-6 minutes until the pastry is crisp and pale golden.

Reduce the oven temperature to 190C/170C fan/ Gas 5.

• 200g small broccoli florets • 4 large eggs • 250ml double cream • 100ml milk • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Meanwhile, place the salmon fillets in a deep frying pan and cover with water. Bring to the boil then simmer gently for 5-6 minutes until just cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and leave until cold. Roughly flake the salmon discarding any skin and bones. Steam the broccoli florets for 1-2 minutes until almost tender.

• 50g Cheddar cheese, finely grated

TIP Replace the salmon with flaked smoked mackerel for a change of flavour and add a handful of fresh chopped dill or parsley to the egg mixture.

Place the flaked salmon and broccoli in the pastry case. Whisk the eggs in large jug then whisk in the double cream and milk. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

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Gently pour the egg mixture over the filling then scatter over the grated cheese. Bake for 25-35 minutes or until the filling is set and golden brown.

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Holiday Reads For many of us, the best thing about a holiday is the opportunity to get lost in a book, without feeling guilty about unread emails, dirty dishes or the other 1001 daily chores that rudely interrupt our reading. If you’re looking for a novel to get lost in, we have plenty to recommend.

Magruder’s Curiosity Cabinet – H.P. Wood In 1904, the tavern beneath Magruder’s Curiosity Cabinet has become a haven for the many ‘unusuals’ who call Coney Island their home. There’s Rosalind, who’s as likely to wear a suit as a dress, Zeph, who lost both his legs in a childhood accident, eight year old P-Ray, who never speaks and collects fleas, and any other number of characters. After finding herself alone and penniless, Kitty Hayward finds solace at Magruder’s, but her peace may well be short-lived. Anarchy is in the air, and the plague is sweeping through the streets.

These characters will stay with you long after your holiday is over.

The Last of Us – Rob Ewing On a remote Scottish island, a pandemic has killed most of the population. There are no adults left. Just five children, trying to survive on the tinned food they find in neighbouring houses.

There’s Rona, the narrator, along with little Alex and their leader, Elizabeth, who makes sure they brush their teeth and carry on with their school lessons. And then there’s Calum Ian and Duncan, who are starting to resent Elizabeth’s authority. A beautiful, heart-wrenching story.

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Dear Amy – Helen Callaghan When a newspaper agony aunt receives a letter claiming to be from a kidnapped girl, she assumes at first it’s a hoax. After all, Bethany Avery has been missing for years. But then more letters arrive, seemingly with information only the girl could know. Throw into the mix another recent abduction, and you have an enjoyable psychological thriller with plenty of twists and turns, a great storyline and appealing characters.

Woman on the Edge of Time – Marge Piercy It’s been four decades since the release of this classic feminist dystopian novel, yet the writing still feels just as original and relevant. Wife and mother Connie Ramos has been branded as mentally unstable and now lives alone, ostracised by most of society.

She starts escaping to a future, happier time – where equality is accepted as the norm.

But Connie is also shown an alternative future, where women are little more than commodities.

Which one becomes reality may be down to Connie herself. If you’ve never read it, or worse, were made to analyse it for an English Literature class, now is the time to pick up the 40th

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Fishbowl – Bradley Somer All of life’s highs and lows are played out in one apartment block by its many inhabitants.

There’s ‘the Villain Connor Radley’, ‘the Evil Seductress Faye’, ‘Stoic Jimenez’ and agoraphobic ‘Clare the Shutin’, amongst others. And then there’s Ian – a humble goldfish, who’s about to take a plunge from the twenty-seventh floor.

In the four seconds it takes him to fall, he’ll discover more about the apartment’s inhabitants than perhaps they even know about themselves. Insightful, original and entertaining.

Hitman Anders and the Meaning of It All – Jonas Jonasson After three stints in prison for murder, Hitman Anders decides to go straight. Well, less crooked anyway. An unlikely alliance between the hitman, a lapsed priest and a hotel receptionist see the trio embark on a trek across Sweden, lying, cheating and swindling as they go. A great novel to escape into for fans of dark humour, it’s possibly best suited to villa holidays, or other locations where holidaymakers won’t get annoyed at your snorts of laughter.

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

LIBRARY EVENTS:

books. Third Tuesday of the month 2:30-3:30

To help us along with the Summer Reading Challenge here is a list of the activities the library will be providing for some of our younger readers over the summer holidays. Please pop into Colinton library if you have any questions and to get the kids started with the Summer Reading Challenge of reading 6 books over the summer holidays!

Junior Knitting Learn knitting skills with the Library staff. For 7+.

Every Wednesday 2:30-3:30

Roald Dahl Crafternoons A new activity every Monday 2:30-3:30 and Friday 2:30-3:30. For 4-12 year olds, help us build volcanos,design your own fancy dress and create your own Mr or Mrs Twits beard.

Explore Learning Roald Dahl writing workshop 13th July 1:00-2:00

Chatterbooks Come along and discuss your favourite Roald Dahl

Museum of childhood outdoor games 8th of August 14:30-15:30

Bookbugs Will continue as normal, Sing-a-long sessions for 0-4 year olds every Tuesday 14:15-14:45. Every Friday 10:30-11:00. Every Saturday 10:30-11:00

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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.

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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.

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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

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A small family run business with an established customer base.

• House Cleaning • Commercial Cleaning • Ironing • Carpet Cleaning • Steam Cleaning Regular cleaning & special occassions catered for.

T: 0131 477 2062 fionashousecleaning.co.uk

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Maybe it's just wax...

Professional Microsuction available at the Edinburgh Hearing Practice, we use a gentle suction to remove wax and debris from the ear canal which unlike syringing is clean, comfortable and very precise.

We also offer complimentary thorough hearing tests.

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CROSSWORD

ENTER THE PRIZE CROSSWORD AND WIN £20.00 GIFT CARD TO SPEND AT DOBBIES GARDEN CENTRE. CLOSING DATE: 31ST JULY 2016. Please complete and send your full name, address and telephone number to: The Dell Directory, 7 Firrhill Crescent, Edinburgh EH13 9DT or email your answers to thedelldirectoryedinburgh@gmail.com

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12. Deduced (8) 14. Sickly sweet (7) 16. Hire (6)

18. Noon (6) 19. Quick (5) 22. Trip (4)

LAST MONTH’S SOLUTION Across: 1 Famous, 4 Drapes 9 Grandma 10 Agree 11 Taste 12 Untying 13 Outstanding 18 Harvest 20 Virgo 22 Wager 23 Reading 24 Return 25 Recess

Down: 1 Fights 2 Meals 3 Undress 5 React 6 Portion 7 Sledge 8 Manufacture 14 Upright 15 Deviate 16 Shower 17 Boughs 19 Error 21 Raise.

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The alpacas took up residence at Bonaly (opposite the Scout Camp) in October 2015, and they are delighted with their new home. It may not have the altitude or ruggedness of the Andes, but it suits their needs very well.

We have a fairly small herd of 15, comprising 8 females and 7 young males. The “girls” are destined to be part of our breeding programme with which we aim to grow our herd to about 40 alpacas in the future. We have 5 who are currently pregnant - the first cria (baby alpaca) is due very soon, and may actually have been born by the time this is published.

The main purpose for us keeping these lovely animals is their fleece, which we shear and have processed into yarn. It is a luxury fibre, with a beautifully soft feel, and so very warm – much warmer than wool.

The annual shearing has just been completed, so the alpacas are modelling their summer look. Any local knitters are welcome to contact us to check on the availability of yarn.

While the females are busy making and rearing more babies to incorporate into the herd, the “boys” are doing their bit too! Our ‘Alpaca Experience’ and ‘Farm Visits’ feature, and are largely hosted by the males in the herd. We are regularly seen walking with them in the Pentland Park and surrounding area, with many walkers and cyclists being surprised by their encounter. The alpacas are always happy to smile for a photograph if asked.

Off farm, the boys are also happy to visit schools and organisations.

Their calm demeanour and calming effect make them ideal candidates as therapy animals, and they are an interesting topic for educational projects.

Our destinations have also included Marie Curie Hospice (Edinburgh) and St. Andrews University, in both locations they were most welcome and popular visitors.

We will be taking part in the “Art in the Park” event at the beginning of September, and are happy to be involved with this and other local functions.

Another part of our annual routine is taking part in regional and national alpaca shows and championships. We are very proud of our successes in this area in our first year of ownership, and hope to build on this in future years.

You can find out additional details about all our activities and developments by visiting our website www.bobcat-alpacas.co.uk or via our Facebook page.

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MATCHING WINE WITH FOOD

It can sound quite a task, but, with a little practise, matching, or pairing different foods with certain wine styles can be very enjoyable and rewarding. For example, it is normally (but not always) the main content of a dish that determines the wine style match. Sometimes the sauce of a dish can be more powerfully-flavoured then the main item (such as in the case of chicken, for example). When the wine is chosen, it should match the more dominantly-flavoured sauce in this case. A red meat usually calls for a full-bodied redwine. For white meats, fish and seafood, white wines are regular and popular choices. That said, it really is ‘each to their own’ and there are no rules written in stone that state a particular wine is a ‘must’ with various cuisine.

For a new quest I searched for a company that has an appealing and exciting range

of wines and will offer advice (if required) about matching wine with food. The Vintage Roots Company has something for all palates – and food pairings. This company’s ranges of organic and biodynamic productions are quite exceptional.

Alpamanta Natal, from Argentina, I found to be a smoothly-textured red Merlot, with a powerful, superb flavour.

A great pairing for lamb, pasta and cheeses. Pratello Lugana I rate as a splendid white wine from Italy. Matching impressively with fish cuisine, this production is very popular, too. Wild Thing Sauvignon Blanc has been produced to raise awareness and funds in aid of the Born Free Foundation, which works worldwide to save animal lives, stop suffering, rescue individuals and protect species that include elephants, lions, tigers, gorillas and bears, plus ocean creatures etc. Wild Thing Spanish white wine I found very

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appealing . Fresh and with good fruit flavours, this dry production pairs exceptionally well with numerous dishes, including seafood. I found the Vintage Roots range of wines to be of high-quality and have excellent presentation. I received very good, knowledgeable advice about wine and food matching, including for champagne, sparkling and dessert wines.

The company has great pride in providing customer satisfaction.

Tel: 0800 980 4992 Email: info@vintageroots.co.uk www.vintageroots.co.uk Ibérica Victoria 5-6 Zig Zag Building, 68 Victoria Street, London SW1E 6SQ Tel: 0203 327 0200 Email: reservations@ ibericarestaurants.com www.ibericarestaurants.com

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oxgangs library summer reading challenge and events 2016 SCOTLANDÕS LIBRARIES AND READING AGENCY PRESENT

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Libraries everywhere are celebrating 100 years of the world’s favourite storyteller Roald Dahl.

The Big Friendly Read, Tesco Bank Summer Reading Challenge Scotland is your chance to join in the celebrations! Sign up to the Challenge at Oxgangs Library and get a free collector folder to keep your special Big Friendly Read Cards. Read any library books to collect all six cards. It’s fun, it’s friendly and it’s free!

REGULAR EVENTS AT OXGANGS LIBRARY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE Oxgangs Library, 343 Oxgangs Road North, Edinburgh EH13 9LY. Tel: 0131 529 5549 Emails: oxgangs.library@edinburgh.gov.uk Mondays

10.30 - 11.00 Tiger Tales Stories for under 5’s

Tuesdays

10.30 - 11.00 Bookbug for 0-4 years

16.00 - 17.00 Chatterbooks for ages 8 – 12 years. During school term time. Ask staff for details and to book a place.

Wednesdays 15.30 - 16.15 Tiger Tales stories and crafts for 4 – 8 years and

parents/carers

16.00 - 17.00 Glitzlit teen girls group and Levelup teen boys group – These are alternative fortnightly

Fridays

10.30 - 11.00 Bookbug for 0 -4 years

14.30 - 15.30 Arts and crafts for 4 – 11 years and parents/carers

Saturdays

10.30 - 11.30 Bookbug for 0 – 4 years

14.30 - 15.15 Tiger Tales stories and crafts for 4 -8 years and

parents/carers. Fortnightly.

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14.00 - 15.30 Satellart – Art and Science for 8 – 14 year olds. Fortnightly.

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Week one MON 4TH JULY

10.30 - 11.00

Tiger Tales Stories for under 5’s

10.30 - 11.00 Tiger Tales Stories for under 5’s 14.30 – 15.30 Changing Roald Dahl Story Scenes.

Age 5 -11 years. Booking required.

TUES 5TH JULY

10.30 - 11.00 Bookbug for 0-4 years 16.30 - 15.30 Roald Dahl Characters Giant Pairs Game.

Age 7 - 12 years. Booking required.

WED 6TH JULY

15.30 - 16.30

THURS 7TH JULY

14.30 - 15.30 Fantastic Mr Fox craft for any age.

Booking required.

FRI 8TH JULY

10.30 - 11.00 Bookbug for 0 - 4 years.

16.30 - 15.30 Giraffe and the Pelly and me, craft & story 5 – 11 years. Booking required.

SAT 9TH JULY

10.30 - 11.00 14.30 - 15.15

Tiger Tales stories and crafts for 4 – 8 years

Bookbug for 0 - 4 years.

Tiger Tales stories and crafts for 4 – 8 years.

Week two MON 11TH JULY

10.30 - 11.00 Tiger Tales Stories for under 5’s 14.30 - 15.30 Twisting Roald Dahl Characters. Age 5 -11 years.

Booking required.

TUES 12TH JULY

10.30 - 11.00 Bookbug for 0-4 years 16.30 - 15.30 Create a new invention for Willy Wonka’s Factory stand. Age 5 – 14 years. Booking required.

WED 13TH JULY

15.30 - 16.30 Enormous Crocodile and Fantastic Mr Fox Bookmarks. (A Tiger Tales event for 4 - 8 years)

THURS 14TH JULY

14.30 - 15.30 Roald Dahl Character face painting.

Any age. Booking required.

FRI 15TH JULY

10.30 - 11.00 Bookbug for 0 - 4 years.

16.30 - 15.30 George’s Marvellous Medicine. 5 - 11 years.

Booking required.

SAT 16TH JULY

10.30 - 11.00 14.00 - 15.30

Bookbug for 0 - 4 years.

Satellart – Art and Science for 4 – 8 years.

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Week three MON 18TH JULY

10.30 - 11.00 Tiger Tales Stories for under 5’s.

14.00 - 14.00 Roald Dahl Treasure Hunt. Drop-in anytime between the time stated. Any age. Booking required.

TUES 19TH JULY

10.30 - 11.00 Bookbug for 0-4 years 16.30 - 15.30 Dreamcatcher Jars. Age 8 – 15 years.

Booking required.

WED 20TH JULY

12.30 - 13.30 Explore Learning Roald Dahl Themed Writing Workshop. Age 8 – 12 years). Booking required

THURS 21ST ULY

14.30 - 15.30

Roald Dahl Quiz. Age 8+ years. Booking required.

FRI 22ND JULY

10.30 - 11.00 16.30 - 15.30

Bookbug for 0 - 4 years.

Fox Finger Puppets. 5 – 11 years. Booking required.

SAT 23RD JULY

10.30 - 11.00 14.30 - 15.15

Bookbug for 0 - 4 years.

Tiger Tales for 4 – 8 years.

MON 25JULY

10.30 - 11.00

Tiger Tales Stories for under 5’s.

TUES 26TH JULY

10.30 - 11.00 Bookbug for 0-4 years 16.30 – 15.30 Paper Giant Peach Craft.

Age 5 - 11 years. Booking required.

WED 27TH JULY

10.30 - 11.30 Create Roald Dahl Book Characters from Hama Beads. Any age. Booking required

THURS 28TH JULY

14.30 - 15.30 Roald Dahl Character Face Painting.

Any age. Booking required.

FRI 29TH JULY

10.30 - 11.00 16.30 - 15.30

Bookbug for 0 - 4 years.

Fantastic Mr Fox Masks. Age 4+. Booking required.

SAT 30TH JULY

10.30 - 11.00 14.00 - 15.30

Bookbug for 0 - 4 years.

Satellart – Art and Science for 8 – 14 years.

Week four

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Week Week FIVE FIVE MON 1ST AUGUST

10.30 - 11.00 Tiger Tales Stories for under 5’s.

14.30 - 15.30 Design your own Wonka Bar. Age 7 - 12 years. Booking required.

TUES 2ND AUGUST 10.30 - 11.00 Bookbug for 0-4 years

16.30 – 15.30 Believe in Magic – Creative Writing and Art. Age 8 – 12 years. Booking required.

WED 3RD AUGUST

11.00 - 12.00 Traditional Games and Toys from the Museum of Childhood. Any age. Drop-in. No Booking required.

THURS 4TH AUGUST 14.30 - 15.30

Special Event (TBC). Booking required.

FRI 5TH AUGUST

10.30 - 11.00 16.30 - 15.30

Bookbug for 0 - 4 years.

BFG Big Ears. 5 - 11 years. Booking required.

SAT 6TH AUGUST

10.30 - 11.00 16.30 - 15.15

Bookbug for 0 - 4 years.

Tiger Tales for Age 4 – 8 years.

Week SIX MON 8TH AUGUST 10.30 - 11.00

Tiger Tales Stories for under 5’s.

TUES 9TH AUGUST 10.30 - 11.00 Bookbug for 0-4 years

16.30 – 15.30 Mage Giant Sweets. Age 4+ years.

Booking required.

WED 10TH AUGUST 10.30 - 11.30 Giant Consequences and Creative Writing. 5+ years. Booking required.

15.30 – 16.15 Tiger Tales – stories and crafts for 4 – 8 years.

THURS 11TH AUGUST 14.30 - 15.30 Giant Peach Pinata. Any age.

No booking required.

FRI 12TH AUGUST

10.30 - 11.00 Bookbug for 0 - 4 years.

16.30 - 15.30 Roald Dahl Characters Themed Party.

5+ years. Booking required.

SAT 13TH AUGUST

10.30 - 11.00 16.00 - 15.30

Bookbug for 0 - 4 years.

Staellart – Art and Science for Age 8 – 14 years.

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS A quick and easy reference guide to all services in The Dell Directory ARCHITECTS Andy Ross

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ARIEL & SATELLITE SERVICES Kinnear Aerials Douglas S Mackay

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BUILDING SERVICES J M Builders Colinton Building Services

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CARPETS & CLEANING James Burnett James Erskine

2 38

CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS CLINIC ABC Chiropractic

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CHIROPODIST/PODIATRIST Colinton Chiropody

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COMPUTER HELP/REPAIRS Colinton PC Solutions

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DENTIST Colinton Dental Practice

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DRIVEWAY SERVICES Driveway Cleaning Edinburgh

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ELECTRICIAN Bryter Electrical Ltd D Sykes Electrical KM Electrical

11 29 33

FISH MERCHANT/SUPPLIER Marc Horsburgh

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FITNESS COACHING Home Body Solutions

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GARDENING & LANDSCAPE SERVICES Evergreen Landscaping Colinton Gardening Services Taurus Gardening Ltd Evergreen Balerno

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GAS HEATING & SERVICING Geoff Lennie Plumbing & Heating Scott Findlay & Heating Engineers

HAIRDRESSING Kim O'Donnell Hairdressing Colinton Hair Design Moodz Hair & Beauty

7 8 28

HOME CLEANING SERVICES Fiona's House Cleaning

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JOINERY SMC Joinery

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NURSERY Colinton Private Nursery

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OVEN CLEANING Ovensmartz 33 The Clean Team 34 PAINTING & DECORATORS MG Décor Ian Hodgson & Co

9 13

PET WALKING SERVICES Walkin 'n' Woofin

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PLASTERING SERVICES Ian Weir Martin Scott

11 22

PLUMBERS Shandon Plumbing Currievale Plumbing and Drainage Alex Hunter Plumbing

15 29 38

RESIDENTIAL ELDERLY CARE Thorburn Manor (Lindemann Healthcare)

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RE-UPHOLSTERERS Absolute Upholstery James Erskine

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ROOFING SERVICES Fairmile Roofing Edinburgh Roofing Services

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STONE MASONRY SERVICES Marionville Masonry

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SPORTS CAMP Internatonal Sports Academy

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HANDYMAN SERVICES RKB Home & Garden

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TREE SURGEONS Delisle Tree Solutions

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HEARING SERVICES Edinburgh Hearing Practice

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WINDOWS & BLINDS Portobello Blinds

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