Dell Directory, February 2019

February 2019

THE DELL DIRECTORY

IN

with H

a ir

W

by

&

AN ODE TO

ar

t

Br own Co

, C r a i gl ock

h

HEALTH:

PLUS: THE SEASONAL TOUCH, CLUBS & CLASSES, Puzzles, and much more inside!

The monthly community magazine for Colinton, Craiglockhart and Kingsknowe

TO OUR FEBRUARY EDITION

THIS ISSUE

W

elcome to the first Dell Directory of 2019. We’re looking forward to another year of celebrating all things Colinton, Craiglockhart and Kingsknowe!

To start the year off, David Dick has contributed a very interesting local history article on one of the families who owned the Craiglockhart estate.

Their story is intimately involved with Edinburgh’s medical establishments, not to mention with one of Edinburgh’s most grizzly medical episodes; proving to me that there is something new to learn every month and it keeps me excited and motivated to work on the magazine every month!

A new hairdresser in Craiglockhart, Hair

by Brown & Co, is offering Dell Directory readers a chance to win a fabulous treatment there, see the competition on page 11. And all our usual columns are here. I hope you enjoy the magazine this month; as ever I’m always happy to get feedback in my inbox.

P12 The Munros of Craiglockhart............................8 WIN! Hair by Brown & Co competition........11 Health: Why bother exercise?....................... 12 Lynne Arnott’s column.................................... 16 The Seasonal Touch........................................ 27 WIN! Grey Horse Competition...................... 32 Local People...................................................... 34 Puzzles................................................................ 35 Useful information............................................ 36 Clubs & Classes............................................... 37

COVER IMAGE: Valentine’s Day. See p16 for ‘An ode to Colinton’.

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

HELEN-JANE SHEARER

CHARLENE GAFFNEY

E: editor@konect.scot

M: 07772 941899 E: charlene@konect.scot

Editor

@KonectMagazines

Account Manager

THE DELL | 3

4 | THE DELL

@KonectMagazines

IAN HODGSON & CO PAINTERS & DECORATORS Established 1980

We offer a complete decorating service.

All our tradesmen have City & Guilds and are fully insured.

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

8 Fernielaw Avenue Edinburgh EH13 0EE Tel: 0131 441 6524 Mobile: 07876377738 Email: hodgson.ian@btinternet.com Website: www.ianhodgsonpaintersanddecorators.co.uk

6 | THE DELL

@KonectMagazines

@KonectMagazines

THE DELL | 7

LOCAL HISTORY

CRAIGLOCKHART ESTATE - THE LAST PRIVATE OWNERS It’s a relatively well-known fact that the body of notorious 18th century bodysnatcher William Burke was dissected at Edinburgh Medical College, in an ironic post-mortem punishment.

It’s less well-known that the surgeon who carried out the dissection was a Dr Alexander Munro, the last private owner of the Craiglockhart Estate. He was reputed to have penned a letter in blood taken from Burke’s brain.

If this makes him sound a grimly fascinating character, the reality apparently was quite different. As a lecturer of anatomy at Edinburgh University, his lectures were so boring that they often degenerated into riots.

Charles Darwin as a youth spent two years at Edinburgh University and described Monro’s lectures ‘as dull as he was himself.’

His disgust was partially due to Monro’s appearance as ‘dishevelled, scruffy and even dirty ... arriving at lectures still bloody from the dissecting room’.

The last of three generations of the famous Monro family of pioneering physicians, Monro Tertius, as he was known, died at Craiglockhart in 1859 and the estate passed into public ownership soon afterwards.

Their story starts with Alexander Monro, primus (1697-1767) who lived in Covenant Close in the High Street of Edinburgh. He was one of the most famous anatomists in the English-speaking world whose brilliant teaching, research and publications attracted students world-wide. His father, John Monro (1670-1740), a military surgeon, had co-founded the Edinburgh Medical School. Alexander studied in the Universities of Edinburgh, London, Paris and Leiden, achieved membership of the Royal College of Physicians and the Incorporation of Surgeons, and was elected Professor of 8 | THE DELL

Anatomy on 29th January 1720 aged only twenty-three. The following year, along with other physicians and surgeons of the newly-founded Medical Society, he raised funds for the establishment of a hospital for the treatment and care of the poor. They rented premises at the head of Robertson’s Close and opened a small establishment.

Monro petitioned the Lord Provost for a new hospital, which was soon opened nearby in what would become Infirmary Street – The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. Its Royal Charter was granted by George II in 1736 and patients were admitted from 1741.

At the age of sixty-seven and very ill, Monro primus announced his retirement. His legacy of his published works major included four voluminous books of anatomy running to several editions and fifty-three academic papers. He died in July 1767 and was buried in Greyfriars Churchyard.

His son Alexander Monro secundus (1733-1817) was the one who purchased the Craiglockhart estate in 1773, partly to indulge his passion for horticulture. He planted thousands of native trees across the estate. A medical man like his father and grandfather, Munro secundus proved himself a gifted and influential teacher of anatomy.

Benjamin Rush (1745-1813), the famous American physician and politician, recalling his student days wrote “... in anatomy he is superior perhaps to most men in Europe.

He is a gentleman of great politeness and humanity and much admired by everyone who knows him.” Monro secundus became even more distinguished than his famous

@KonectMagazines

father not only as a teacher but in his DID YOU KNOW? new discoveries of the anatomy of the brain, the structure and functions of the nervous The name Craig of Loccart system and the brain, the eye and the ear. (later Lockhart) dates to 1278.

Craiglockhart Castle, the remains He was given the honour of laying the foundation stone of the new anatomical lecture of which are in the Craiglockhart theatre on 31st March 1790. The Edinburgh campus of Edinburgh Napier School of Medicine was now the finest in the University, was built by the Loccarts English-speaking world. He attracted students in the fifteenth century. Thomas worldwide doubling the size of his classes with Kincaid had the estate granted 228 students in 1808. to him by James IV in 1505, the After a long and distinguished career he Foulis family in 1609, John Gilmour died of apoplexy on 2nd October 1817 and of Craigmillar in 1661, and the was buried in Greyfriars Churchyard next to Lockharts again in early eighteenth his father. century.

So it was into an arena of high expectations Alexander that Alexander Monro tertius (1773-1859) Monro Prim us stepped. He also went into medicine, studying at Edinburgh University, but failed to match the high standards of his predecessors.

He was appointed joint professor with his father, just as his own father before him had succeeded in this forty-four years before. His promotion in 1800 aged twenty-six and without experience in medical practice appeared premature and undeserved. As Professor of Anatomy he used his father’s and his grandfather’s lecture notes from the start of his teaching career in 1802. He became the sole teacher of anatomy from 1808, but unfortunately because of his poor teaching the reputation of the great Edinburgh Medical School began to deteriorate.

Monro tertius’s competition came from the talented but unfortunate Dr Robert Knox (1791-1862) whose reputation was marred through his dealings with the infamous body snatchers, Burke and Hare. Thus when Alexander Monro William Burke was hanged for murder on SMD, FRS 28th January 1829, Munro was the surgeon secundus MD, FR who carried out the dissection.

He retired from his professorship in 1846 aged seventy-three and died on 10th March 1859 at his estate in Craiglockhart. He was buried in Dean Cemetery, bringing an end to the 126-year reign of the Monros over the great Medical School of Edinburgh and the almost 100 year ownership of the Craiglockhart estate.

Professor Alexan der Monro tertius This article was contributed by David Dick. @KonectMagazines

THE DELL | 9

10 | THE DELL

@KonectMagazines

WIN full head colour with a full cut and blow dry at Hair by Brown & Co.!

To enter this competition, simply tell us in under 15 words why you would like to win.

Please email your answer, along with your full name, to win@konect.scot, by 15th February 2019.

Winner will be chosen at random after the closing date, and informed via the email address used to enter. A patch test is required before claiming the treatment.

@KonectMagazines

THE DELL | 11

HEALTH

Why Bother to Exercise?

Exercise, my Granny told me, is good for me. However, I learnt from an early age that I wouldn’t always like what my Granny told me was good for me, broccoli being the perfect example. Granny was right, though, as research shows that exercise has many benefits for both our health and happiness.

ARTHRITIS - This is a painful condition that we Physiotherapists see a lot of, particularly of the hip or knee joint. Exercise is a great way of managing this condition as building up the muscles around the affected joints with resistance training has been shown to reduce pain and improve function.

CANCER - Cancer is major health problem and a concern for many people but exercise can help prevent cancer. A Canadian research team reviewed the available literature on cancer prevention and summarized the findings of more than 100 research projects.

They concluded that routine physical activity is associated with reductions in the incidence of specific cancers, in particular bowel cancer and breast cancer OUR IMMUNE SYSTEM - Exercise can help prevent us from catching a cold or the ‘flu as exercise elevates the level of immunoglobulins, which are proteins that help bolster our immune system and ward off infection. This effect will last for about 24 hours after each exercise session.

OUR MOOD - Exercise triggers our brain to release chemicals such as Serotonin and Dopamine which can make us feel better by lifting our mood and making us feel more relaxed. Even just a brisk 30 minute walk can reduce stress. Exercise also can help us fall asleep more quickly and help us have a deeper and more restful sleep.

There is evidence that, in some cases, exercise is just as good as antidepressant medication in treating depression.

12 | THE DELL

HOW MUCH DO WE NEED TO DO? Current guidelines suggest that adults should aim to be active daily and that over a week this activity should add up to 150 minutes of moderate activity in bouts of 10 minutes or more. Moderate activity will cause you to get warmer, breathe harder, your heart will beat faster but you should still be able to carry on a conversation.

It is also important that we strengthen muscles and not just concentrate on exercising our cardiovascular system so guidelines suggest that we undertake physical activities to strengthen muscles twice a week which would include exercise with weights. This may include carrying grocery bags, housework and gardening.

There is no doubt that exercise will make us healthier, happier and help us live longer and, more importantly, to live longer with less disability and illness. To have the best chance of living a long and healthy life, all we need to do is find activities that we enjoy doing and keep doing them.

Walk, swim, cycle, run; do Pilates, Yoga, or gym classes; go dancing, climbing or take the dog for a walk. Do whatever activity you enjoy. You will be happier and healthier both now, and in the future. Something well worth aiming for!

The health column is contributed by McNaughton Physiogrange, Edinburgh www.physiogrange.co.uk

@KonectMagazines

Jonathan Jennett

BSc (Hons) MCOptom Prof Cert Glauc Prof Cert Paed Eye Care

UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP

Invest in your eye care and book your free* NHS sight test now!

T: 0131 449 6889 JJ Optometry Ltd trading as “Clearvue Opticians” Registered in Scotland No: 382448 Registered office: 54A Cow Wynd, Falkirk, FK1 1PU

@KonectMagazines

* Sight tests are funded by NHS Scotland

60 Bryce Road Currie EH14 5LD THE DELL | 13

14 | THE DELL

@KonectMagazines

HEALTH

Malnutrition in the Elderly

Adults over 65 are particularly at risk of malnutrition and if socially isolated or recently bereaved can be at even higher risk.

If you’ve been losing weight with a lack of strength and energy the first step is to make an appointment with your GP to rule out any medical conditions. If you get the all clear, your weight loss may be due to a reduced appetite which is very common as you get older and linked to a decline in smell and taste. Try eating smaller meals and frequent healthy snacks (fruit, vegetables, wholemeal toast not biscuits and cakes which provide little nutrients). Eat foods which provide lots of nutrients in a small volume eg eggs, cheese, creamy yogurts, full cream milk, unsalted nuts, meat and fish.

I am a Registered Nurse and have completed the REHIS Eating well for older people course.

I can help you with meal planning, meal preparation and shopping.

Contributed by Judith Mclean of Colinton Homecare

@KonectMagazines

THE DELL | 15

LYNNE’S COLUMN

An ode to Colinton

In a departure from my usual form this month I’ve come over all poetic with a vaguely romantic nod to Valentine’s Day.

I often struggle a bit at this time of year between the desire to embrace a whole new healthy eating and exercise regime conflicted with the equally strong (and equally valid!) desire to undertake some sort of hibernation consisting mainly of eating comfort food and being wrapped in blankets. I think sometimes we can be overly strict with ourselves, especially in the long winter months. Always

keen to attempt to have my cake and eat it, I got to thinking of ways to try to marry these conflicting desires but without having to venture too far from home in the cold winter days of February.

The result I am calling my Ode to Colinton.

Whilst the amateur prose would most likely make Rabbie Burns turn in his grave I hope it might at least raise a smile or two. Here goes:

Already two months in to the year How many resolutions have we started to fear With the nagging doubt that they’re too austere?

All this cutting down - it’s the wrong time of year!

Let’s feed our faces and souls and bank some cheer!

We’ve sadly no takeaway, and, alas, no more Pantry But we can stock up on supplies in the Co-op and Patsy’s And if you Java Moment or two to spare Enjoy some scones and bacon rolls - the devil may care!

A toast or two in the Spylaw Tavern or Colinton Inn A treat from the Olive Deli and Post is no sin Then a walk up the Pentlands or down through the Dell Will help burn off the calories before waistlines can swell Go out spotting wildlife in the crisp winter air And if the wind wrecks your tresses, visit Colinton Hair For Valentine’s Day we don’t need flowers and hearts (Although there’s nice jewellery in Colinton Arts…!)

A pampering in Peaches or Moodz would work too Or a dinner at Dantes, all cosy for two Cupid can keep his arrow and bow As long as we’re mindful of how to show Some love to ourselves and the others we know Start 2019 as we mean to go on A year of self-love is surely not wrong Just remember that balance and harmony are key So share out the fun, some for you, some for me Love your life and live it well Blessed to live near Colinton Dell

Happy Valentine’s Day and here’s to a loving and lovely 2019!

Lynne lives in Colinton with her husband and two children. She dreams of making a living from writing when she grows up, but mostly just tries to avoid growing up!

16 | THE DELL

@KonectMagazines

@KonectMagazines

THE DELL | 17

BILL REID & SON

DOMESTIC HEATING & PLUMBING 0131 449 5538 07710 458739 2 Turner Avenue Balerno

WEIR GAS SERVICES Former Scottish Gas engineer

Tel:

07981 366 988

Central heating - service, repairs Gas fires, cookers, hobs installation, service & repairs General Plumbing services Garden taps, washing machines, dishwashers Landlord safety inspections email : lesweir@blueyonder.co.uk

18 | THE DELL

Currievale Drainage Services

24 hour call outs Family business, over 20 yrs experience Reliable and no job too small All blockages cleared: Drains, toilets, sinks, baths & showers Call Alexander:

07849 393364 • 0131 449 3071 Currievale Drive, Currie

@KonectMagazines

Currievale

Plumbing & Drainage Services Family Business over 15 years experience Reliable, experienced, local plumber.

No job too small.

All work guaranteed • Gutter cleaning • Blocked drains • Blocked toilets • Blocked sinks & baths • Outside tap fitted • Blocked Manholes • Burst pipes • Shower fitted & repaired • Storage tanks • New taps fitted & repaired • New installations • All Plumbing work carried out Tel: 0131 449 3071 Mob: 07849 393 364

@KonectMagazines

THE DELL | 19

For a FREE no obligation quote please contact:

0131 478 7339

www.kitchenspainted.com

33 East Main Street, Broxburn, EH52BEFORE 5AB

22 | THE DELL

AFTER

@KonectMagazines

R E PA I R S , S A L E S , S PA R E S & S E R V I C I N G Full supply, delivery and installations of new integrated and free standing appliances Washing Machines • Cookers • Tumble Dryers Dishwashers • Vaccum Cleaners We repair & service all of the major brands: • Bosch • Hoover • Hotpoint • Beko • Neff • Siemens • Lamona • And many more Email: appliancesofedinburgh@hotmail.com Web: www.appliancesofedinburgh.co.uk

@KonectMagazines

400 Lanark Road West, Currie

THE DELL | 23

24 | THE DELL

@KonectMagazines

@KonectMagazines

THE DELL | 25

Traditional & Modern Upholstery Service

• Carpet cleaning • Rug cleaning • Upholstery cleaning • Blind cleaning

Call us 0131 334 2080 Quick drying carpets and upholstery Same day blind cleaning available

www.cwcleaningservices.co.uk

Are your favourite chairs or sofas in need of a makeover?

From small repairs To complete Refurbishment French polishing & Furniture repair Wide range of fabrics

Portfolio of work Competitive prices 20 Years experience FREE ESTIMATES

0131 662 6644 | 07727 224 072 info@absoluteupholstery.biz

50 Relugas Place, Edinburgh, EH9 2PY

www.absoluteupholstery.biz 26 | THE DELL

@KonectMagazines

THE SEASONAL TOUCH

It’s - time to spread the love!

Despite being the shortest month of the year, February can often be a real slog.

The joyful, festive feelings around Christmas and New Year have dwindled and spring can still seem so far away. As we spend most of our time indoors at this time of year, we’re relying on our home more than ever to lift our spirits and bring us some much needed cheer while we navigate the bleak depths of mid-winter.

Why not inject a little charm around the house this month in honour of St Valentine? How about adding a few touches here and there in celebration of all things LOVE? I mean, love makes the world go round, right? It doesn’t have to be a celebration of romantic love either. It could just be love for your home, your family and a general love of life!

The easiest way to add a nod to St Valentine to your home decor this February is to add one or two accessories with a heart or ‘love’ design. It’s a popular theme and relatively easy to find suitable options in most homeware departments. It could be a heart or ‘love’ motif cushion or throw to bring an accent of amour to your sitting area. As it’s often said that the kitchen is the heart of the home, it’s a great spot to celebrate by adding a couple of seasonal mugs, a tea towel perhaps or even a cute little jug in keeping with your ‘love’ theme. @KonectMagazines

Look out for pretty little heart shaped dishes you could display this month too, possibly containing some suitably themed sweet treats - love hearts anyone?

Then you’ll definitely be feeling the love from your family!

I’m sure you’ll want your guests to ‘feel the love’ as soon as they walk through your front door.

How about adding a little decor tree, with some hanging hearts, to your hall table.

Come spring, you could switch out the hearts for Easter eggs, halloween decorations come October - get the picture?

Why not get crafty? If craft is your thing then check out somewhere like Hobbycraft or The Range for supplies and create something truly unique. Let your imagination run free!

February needn’t be a drudge. How will you add a touch of the season to your home this month?

Lynn McMurray - Enthusiast of all things ‘home’ and owner at The Seasonal Touch. www.theseasonaltouch.co.uk THE DELL | 27

BUSTER THE DOG

28 | THE DELL

@KonectMagazines

Blaikie Tree Services Services: • Tree Felling and removal Forestry and arboriculture • Tree Pruning • Tree Reductions • All aspects of tree maintenance • Hedge cutting Family Run business with highly trained and professional Tree Surgeons

Please Call or email us for free advise and quotations Email: blaikietreeservices@gmail.com

Tel: 07554014524

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE • Rhone Cleaning & Repairs (cast iron or plastic) • Roof Repairs (tiles or slates) • Moss Removal • Pressure Washing

Call Kerr Middleton on: 0131 334 2080 | 07768 632 867 FREE Estimates & advice given Over 35 years experience

@KonectMagazines

THE DELL | 29

SMC JOINERY 07884 203 957 OXGANGS FARM LOAN, EDINBURGH, EH13 9QD

• Supply and Fit Kitchens • Maintenance / Letting Work • All joinery work undertaken • Kitchens • Windows • Doors • Skirting • Facings • Ceilings • Roofs • Decking • Fencing • Double Glazing • FREE ESTIMATE • ALL TRADES SUPPLIED • FULLY INSURED

Get in touch: 0131 466 3494 E: smcjoinery@hotmail.co.uk

30 | THE DELL

@KonectMagazines

g w. ww

David J Lane Painting & Decoration Services

i ra

01506 336446 07787 597382

g. in bl ar m ng ni

m co

GERRY AITKEN

Painter & Decorator Juniper Green

Get in touch for a FREE Estimate: T: 07798 565 321 • E: junigig@aol.com

morningside

electrical Domestic, Commercial and Industrial

We provide free fixed price quotations Please contact us for more information

0131 669 5906 info@smartheatingedinburgh.co.uk www.smartheatingedinburgh.co.uk

Rewires and Repairs Emergency Call Out Lighting Installation Emergency Lighting Security Alarms Fault Finding Electric Showers & Heating Inspections and Testing Fuse Board Upgrades Garden Lighting

email: contact@morningsideelectrical.com www.morningsideelectrical.com Telephone:

@KonectMagazines

0752 546 7200 THE DELL | 31

WIN! A

To celebrate the completion of the function room, the Grey Horse are offering Konect readers the chance to win a £40 meal voucher. To enter the draw, simply answer the following question: How many guests in total can the Grey Horse function room cater for?

Email your answer, along with your name and postcode, to win@konect.scot A unique new facility for the Balerno area is all-singing, all-dancing at The Grey Horse in Balerno.

At the heart of the village since it was built around 1850, the pub now has a new extension with everything you would expect from a fully equipped modern function room.

It is a fantastic party and modern event facility in the atmospheric setting of the historic inn.

After much hard work and stress to bring their vision for it into reality, owners Paul and Jane are delighted to be taking bookings for the new function room. It was well and truly warmed up for the Grey Horse Hogmanay Party, kicking off 2019 in the way they mean to go on! With capacity for 70 guests seated, and overflow space in a semi-separate lounge area, they can cater for up to 100 guests in total.

“We wanted it to be a flexible space that can be used for everything, from our live music nights, informal parties and buffets, through to weddings and business conferences,” says Jane. The room has a high cathedral ceiling from which stunning feature lights hang (a wonderful find by Jane), giving the space an open and elegant feel and making it suitable for weddings and formal occasions. It has its own bar within the room, built-in sound system for concerts and entertainment, as well as big screen and projector making it ideal for business meetings 32 | THE DELL

Closing date for entries 20th February 2019. Winner will be chosen at random after the closing date and informed via the email address used to enter.

and conferences too. All events can be fully catered.

Catering starts at £9.95 per person for a finger buffet; three course seated meals are also available.

“We can recommend a local DJ who we work with, or you bring your own band,” says Paul.

The Grey Horse hosts monthly live music nights with Andy Chung, and offers food including bar meals, coffees and cakes, evening dinners and Sunday Roasts. With the function room now up and running, they are working on revamping the beer garden and hope to open it in time for summer.

At the heart of the village, the Grey Horse offers something for everyone. Come on down!

@KonectMagazines

PHOTO CREDIT: Nigel Duncan Media

meal voucher up to the value of £40!

@KonectMagazines

THE DELL | 33

LOCAL PEOPLE

PHOTO CREDIT: Suzann

e Green

Lorraine Paton:

“I enjoy the human element!”

Lorraine Paton is Library Supervisor at Colinton Library. When she is not busy helping members of the public find just the right book, or leading toddlers in the popular “Bookbug” sing-along session, Lorraine enjoys walking in the Pentlands, listening to music, and taking early-morning strolls with her springer spaniel, Harley. She is married to Craig, and has three adult children (two daughters and a stepson).

Lorraine began her library career in 1978 at Central Library. Since then she has worked in most of Edinburgh’s branch libraries. She spent many years at Oxgangs Library, but has been based in Colinton for the past five years, with regular shifts at Currie and Balerno too.

“It’s easy to miss Colinton Library,” says Lorraine, “because it looks like the other bungalows on Thorburn Road.” Constructed in the early 1930s, the building was originally a telephone exchange, but became the library in 1972 when the books and other resources were moved from their former home in the centre of town.

It’s a friendly, welcoming place and Lorraine and the team work hard to serve the local community. If you have not visited the library in a while, you might be surprised to hear of all that it offers. Regular activities and clubs include Bookbug (for preschool children and their parents); Lego Club; Knitting for Children, Crafts for Children; Italian Conversation class; Family History research; Home Delivery service; and Link, a minibus service for those who would otherwise not be able to visit the library. The kids’ Summer Reading Challenge is always popular, and in 2018 numbers were so good that the library won a prize!

It’s the place to apply for a Young Scot card, or a 60+ or disability-related bus pass. NHS hearing aid batteries are available, as are subsidised compostable food waste bags. There are three public PCs, a photocopier and scanner, a meeting room and a community room.

34 | THE DELL

And don’t forget the books! Although it’s a small library, books, audio books, bi-lingual books and music can be ordered in from other Edinburgh branches. There’s an online service too – did you realise that with a library card you can access national magazines online?

“We’d like people to be aware of our home delivery service,” says Lorraine. “Volunteers deliver books on a fortnightly basis to those who can’t make it in to the library. It doesn’t have to be a permanent arrangement – some of our customers receive deliveries only until they feel able to come in again.”

Lorraine, who is approaching her final year at the library, says, “I love getting lost in a book, but I also enjoy meeting people. Those from every age and background come through our doors. In addition, I’ve got to know staff members from different backgrounds with a wide range of experience. No two days are the same, and there have been some good laughs!”

For more information about Colinton Library, why not visit – or email Lorraine at lorraine.paton@edinburgh.gov.uk The Local People column is contributed

by Suzanne Green. Suzanne, a freelance writer/editor and writes regularly for The Dell Directory. She is married to Andy and they have two adult daughters. @KonectMagazines

PUZZLES

SUDOKU

Sudoku Solution on Page 38.

CROSSWORD

Solution in the March edition of Konect

@KonectMagazines

ACROSS: 1. Chewing (6), 4. Acquiesced (6), 9. Garbage (7), 10. Religious images (5), 11. Points on a saw (5), 12. Rising (7), 13. Impersonations (11), 18. Evolve, mature (7), 20. First-rate (5), 22. Arm joint (5), 23. To carry out, to perform (7), 24. Robin red-_____ (6), 25. Modifies for purpose (6) DOWN: 1. Explodes, pops (6), 2. Item of furniture (5), 3. Not that or this (7) ,5. Sorrow, sadness (5), 6. Wearing away (7), 7. Blueprint (6), 8. Deep thinker (11), 14. Mobile, transportable (7), 15. Alternatively (7), 16. Word describing an action (6), 17. Crawls, inches (6), 19. Grassy gardens (5), 21. Rotund (5)

THE DELL | 35

USEFUL INFORMATION

POST OFFICES & LIBRARIES Colinton Post Office (within Olive Deli) - 0131 441 1003 - www.postoffice.co.uk Opening Times: Mon - Fri 8.30am - 6.30pm, Sat 9am - 5pm, Sun 12.30pm - 4.30pm Colinton Mains Post Office - 0131 441 2657 - www.postoffice.co.uk Opening Times: Mon - Fri 9am - 5.30pm, Sat 9am - 12.30pm Colinton Library - 14 Thorburn Road, Edinburgh, EH13 0BQ - Tel: 0131 529 5603 Email: colinton.library@ edinburgh.gov.uk - Opening Times: Mon & Weds 1pm to 8pm, Tues & Fri 10am to 5pm, Sat 10am to 2pm - Facilities: Free wifi, disabled access, car park, exhibition space, induction loop, Library Link (Fridays at 1pm) Oxgangs Library - 343 Oxgangs Road North, Edinburgh EH13 9LY - Tel: 0131 529 5549 Email: oxgangs.library@edinburgh.gov.uk - Opening Times: Mon-Weds 10am to 8pm, Thurs – Sat 10am to 5pm. Sun – Closed. - Facilities: Free Wifi, self service, disabled access, car park, community room for hire, display/exhibition space for public use, toilets incl disabled, baby changing facilities & induction loop

COMMUNITY REPRESENTATION

Local Councillors (Colinton/Fairmilehead Ward): Scott Arthur - Labour - 0131 529 4014 - scott.arthur@edinburgh.gov.uk Phil Doggart - Con - 0131 529 4255 - phil.doggart@edinburgh.gov.uk Jason Rust - Con - 0131 529 4953 - jason.rust@edinburgh.gov.uk

Local Councillors (Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart Ward): Gavin Corbett - Scottish Greens - 0131 529 3174 - gavin.corbett@edinburgh.gov.uk Andrew Johnston - Con - 0131 529 4355 - andrew.johnston@edinburgh.gov.uk David Key - SNP - 0131 529 3260 - david.key@edinburgh.gov.uk Colinton Amenity Association: www.colinton-amenity.org.uk Craiglockhart Community Council: www.craiglockhart.btck.co.uk Colinton Community Council: www.colintoncc.org.uk Firrhill Community Council: www.firrhillcommunitycouncil.btck.co.uk Longstone Community Council: www.longstonecc.org.uk Pentland Community Centre: 0131 445 287

MEDICAL Colinton Pharmacy - 0131 441 2352 - Opening Times: Mon-Fri: 9-1pm & 2-5.45pm, Sat: 9am to 1pm Colinton Mains Pharmacy - 0131 441 3388 - Opening Times: Mon- Fri: 9am – 6pm, Sat: 9am- 1pm - Closed daily between 1pm and 2pm Colinton Surgery - 0131 441 4555 - www.colintonsurgery.co.uk - Opening Times: Mon- Fri: 8am- 6pm Firrhill Medical Centre - 0131 441 3119. Mon- Fri 8am- 6pm Royal Infirmary - 0131 536 1000 - www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk Sick Kids Hospital - 0131 536 0000 - www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk NHS 24 - 111 - www.nhs24.scot NHS Inform - www.nhsinform.scot - For everyday questions about health

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

36 | THE DELL

@KonectMagazines

CLUBS & CLASSES

SPORTS, HOBBIES, LEARNING, SUPPORT GROUPS & MORE...

LITTLE STEPS Baby and Toddler Group, Weds 10am – 11.30am (term times). Play, Bible stories, crafts, singing, snacks for kids, coffee and homebaking. St John’s Colinton Mains Church, 223 Oxgangs Road North. See facebook: St John’s Colinton Mains EDINBURGH LINUS GROUP We are a small group who meet every second Tuesday afternoon in the Pentland Community centre and make quilts and incubator covers for the Sick Kid’s Hospital.

New members are always welcome. More information from alisonjdunlop@yahoo.co.uk

COLINTON & MERCHISTON CHOIR Amateur choral society, performing two concerts per year.

We meet in the Music Department at Merchiston Castle School, Mondays 7.30pm to 9pm. All ages welcome, no audition required.

Annual membership subscription of £35.00, which includes the hire of music. For more information, please visit www.colintonchoir.org

HATHA YOGA Colinton Parish Church - Redford Room, Dell Road on Wednesdays 7pm 8.30pm. For more details please email june4yoga@btinternet.com or call 07730 130435 FRIENDLY BRIDGE Colinton Cottage Homes - 15 Thorburn Road, Colinton. Every Tues 2-4pm. Contact Ken McLeod, tel 0131 466 0888.

COLINTON BADMINTON CLUB St. Cuthberts Church Hall, Westgarth Ave - Monday 8pm-10pm from Sept to March. Contact: Archie Clark on 0131 449 4703 STABLE ROOM PLAYGROUPS Colinton Parish Church, Dell Road - Happy and stimulating playgroups from 2-5 years old. Mon, Weds & Fri 9.15am to 12.00pm. (term time).

E: stableroomcolinton@gmail.com M: 07740 334967.

STABLE ROOM & TODDLER GROUPS Colinton Parish Church, Dell Road - Thurs 9.30am - 11.30am (term time). M: 07740 334967.

E: stableroomcolinton@gmail.com Please phone before coming as we operate a waiting list.

PROGRESS FITNESS Fitness classes in Colinton and Juniper Green. Zumba, Zumba Step, Zumba Gold, Floor Barre, Yoga, Fitness Yoga and Total Body Conditioning. £5 per class or 10 classes for £45. For full details go to www.progressfitness.co.uk

@KonectMagazines

COMPLEMENTARY FITNESS CLASSES All level classes Tues: Fitness Pilates 7.30pm in Craiglockhart Church Hall & Classes in Dreghorn Loan Church Hall, Colinton, on Weds: Fitness Toning 9.30am Thurs: Fitness Pilates/Yoga 7pm. Fri: Fitness Yoga 9.30am info & details www.complementaryfitness.co.uk

COLINTON GARDEN CLUB Dreghorn Loan Hall - Meets 4th Monday of every month at 8.00pm.

September to April.

E: membership@colintongardens.org.uk W: www.colintongardens.org.uk BIDE & BLETHER LUNCH CLUB Oxgangs Neighbourhood Centre, 71 Firrhill Drive, Edinburgh EH13 9EU - Every Wednesday from 1.30pm to 3pm, starting from 7th June. Call us today to book your place on 0131 466 0678.

CRAIGLOCKHART CHURCH GUILD Craiglockhart Church, Craiglockhart Drive North, EH14 1HS. We meet in Centenary Hall at 7.30 pm on 1st & 3rd Tuesdays from October to March to encourage men and women in their faith while hearing interesting talks, having fun and finishing with a chat over tea and coffee. Everyone most welcome.

COLINTON LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY Dreghorn Loan Hall Want to know about local history!

We meet every other Monday evening in the Hall with Speakers starting at 8pm prompt. Visit www.colintonhistory.org.uk or contact Bob Bell at 0131 441 4915.

EDINBURGH GUILD OF WEAVERS, SPINNERS AND DYERS Craiglockhart Church, Craiglockhart Drive North - Meet at monthly usually the third Saturday of the month. Our aims are to further the crafts of weaving, spinning and dyeing, to learn from each other as well as from experienced craft tutors, and to create opportunities to display and pass on our skills. See www.ewsd.org.uk

WEDNESDAY WALKING GROUP Meet every Wednesday for walks in the Lothians, Fife, the Borders and further afield. Transport from Currie Library car park, walks of various grades and distances (usually 6 to 8 miles). Just turn up and go. Contact: M. Timmins T: 0131 449 4525 or A Blythe T:0131 629 3644 (Balerno and District Ramblers) for details and a programme.

SISTERS WITH SPIRIT Swing Café at Colinton Parish Church A new women’s group that meet on the first Thursday every month at 7.30pm. For more details on the themes for our meetings, and to book tickets, please visit facebook. com/sisterswithspirit or call 0131 441 2232.

GO GET FITNESS Insanity Live classes - Max Interval Training for all fitness levels. Mon 8pm Spylaw Park, Colinton. Tues 8.15pm Pentland Community Centre. Thurs 1pm, Fri 9.40am North Merchiston Club (parents welcome to bring children to watch!) £5 per class or block of 10 classes for £40 For bookings and further details: emma@go-get.co.uk Visit: www.go-get.co.uk or facebook.com/gogetinsanitylive 7th EDINBURGH BOYS BRIGADE Co. We welcome boys of all school ages, from Primary 1 to S6 - For a real variety of fun, games, activities, outings & competitions.

Most Friday evenings during school term at Dreghorn Loan Hall, Dreghorn Loan. Alastair Merrill (Company Captain); ajsmerrill@ gmail.com; 0131 477 3982; 07766 246880. Martin Shand (P1 – P6); martinshand74@gmail.com; 0131 441 9149; 07860 368285.

COLINTON LITERARY SOCIETY Dreghorn Loan Hall - Meets every Wednesday at 8pm from 11 October.

Keep up to date with latest news about the Lit, on Church website www.colinton-parish.com CRAIGLOCKHART LADIES GROUP Craiglockhart Parish Church - We meet at 8pm on the second and fourth Mondays, September to March, to hear a variety of speakers on diverse subjects and to meet up for tea/ coffee and a chat. £25 membership.

All welcome.

TO INCLUDE YOUR CLUB OR CLASS, PLEASE EMAIL DETAILS TO EDITOR@KONECT.SCOT CHARITY AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT GROUPS ARE FREE. THERE IS A SMALL CHARGE FOR OTHER LISTINGS. SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION. WWW.KONECT.SCOT

THE DELL | 37

INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

AERIALS & SATELLITE Douglas Mackay Aerial and Satellite 26 APPLIANCE REPAIRS Appliances of Edinburgh 23 BATHROOMS & KITCHENS Ian Merriman 22 Splash Bathrooms 24 Paragon Bathroom Solutions 2 BEAUTICIAN Beauty Therapy by Rhona 15 BOILER SERVICES The Gas Engineer 24 BUILDER Almond Building Company 18 CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING CW Services 29 Cleaning & Maintenance 26 CHILDREN’S NURSERY Colinton Private Nursery 11 CHIROPODY / PODIATRY / FOOTCARE Colinton Chiropody/Podiatry Clinic 15 COMPUTER/PHONE REPAIRS Worx24 21 LIFE COACH Jane MacDowall 40 CURTAINS & BLINDS Blind Design 26 DENTIST Artis Dental and Implant Studio 14 Seven Hills Dental Practice 5 DRAINAGE SERVICES Currievale Drainage 18 DRIVEWAYS AND PAVING Alpine Paving 29 ELECTRICIAN Bry-Ter Electrical 7 Morningside Electrical 31 MT Electrical 29 Spark Electrical Solutions 25 ESTATE AGENT Blair Cadell Solicitors 10 EXTERIOR CLEANING Cleaning & Maintenance 26 FIREPLACES / WOODBURNERS Fireplaces, Stoves and Flues 24 GARDEN DESIGN / MAINTENANCE Evergreen Balerno 35 GARDEN FURNITURE AND BUILDINGS Champfleurie Estate 20 GLAZING REPAIRS DGR Double Glazing Repairs 24

38 | THE DELL

HAIR SALON Colinton Hair Design Hair by Brown & Co

HANDYMAN Mr Handyman Edinburgh HOME CARE Colinton Homecare JOINERY Liberton Joinery SMC Joinery

14 11 7 15 19 30

LOCKSMITH CVC Locksmiths and Security 24 MEMBER OF SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT Gordon Macdonald MSP

4

MORTGAGE SERVICES Malleny Mortgage Solutions

4

MOBILITY SERVICES Ableworld 17

MUSIC CLASSES Poco Musicians

11

OPTICIAN Clearvue Opticians

13

PHYSIOTHERAPY Physio Grange

13

PUBLIC HOUSE The Grey Horse Inn

33

PAINTING & DECORATING Gerry Aitken 31 Heritage Decorators 25 Ian Hodgson Decorators 6 Lane Decor 31 Lewis Arthur Decorating Services 22

ROOFING Dell Roofing 7 Edinburgh Roofing Services 39 Fairmile Roofing 18 Pentland Roofing 19 Thomson Roofing Services 28 Worlds End Roofing and Building 6 SOFT FURNISHINGS Absolute Upholstery 26 TAXI & PRIVATE HIRE Capital Cars 10 TREE CARE SERVICES Blaikie Tree Services 29 Delisle Tree Solutions 28

THE DELL DIRECTORY SOLUTIONS

SOLUTION TO SUDOKU ON PAGE 35

PLUMBING & HEATING SERVICES Bill Reid & Son 18 Currievale Plumbing & Drainage 19 Geoff Lennie Plumbing & Heating 30 McLellan Plumbing 31 Owen Gibb Plumbing & Disclaimer: The publisher cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage caused Heating 26 error in the printing of an advertisement.

Scott Findlay Plumbing & by We do not endorse any advertisers in Heating Engineers 23 this publication. All material is accepted Shandon Plumbing 30 for publication on the understanding it is Smart Heating Edinburgh 31 copyright free. No part of this publication Weir Plumbing Heating and may be reproduced without prior consent of the publisher.

Gas Services 18

RESTAURANT Carlyles Bar & Kitchen 33 Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West 4

Publisher: Lothian Publications Ltd. Geddes House, Kirkton North, Livingston, West Lothian EH54 6GU.

Magazine Design: Universal Appeal Ltd. M: 07729 911858 W: www.universal-appeal.com E: info@universal-appeal.com

@KonectMagazines

Our fast paced world has a habit of turning us from human beings into human doings, consequently losing the truth of who we are and the future we truly desire.

It’s time to ask yourself two fundamental questions:

WHO ARE YOU REALLY? AND WHAT DO YOU WANT OUT OF THIS, YOUR ONE AND ONLY LIFE? Because the future begins inside you.

I coach across all generations believing that finding the answer gives you the power and imagination to create a magnificent life.

And we all deserve one of those no matter what our past has been.

For my story and more about my coaching please visit:

JANEMACDOWALL.COM