Dell Directory July 2022

July 2022

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elcome to the July issue of The Dell Directory. It’s holiday time and we’ve had a bit of fun with the front cover picture, since local sunshine is not guaranteed!

A visit to Craigie’s Farm for some pick your own berries is a must though, a perfect sunny day activity with the kids and there is a delicious mousse recipe on p33 if you manage to save any strawberries!

The local Scouts are keen to hear from adults who would be able to volunteer, as leaders or in any other capacity. There is a long waiting list for children to join at most levels, and they are keen to make sure that all local children have the enriching opportunity that Scouting offers. Volunteers get a lot out of it too! See page 8.

Whether you’re staying home or going away this month, I hope you manage to get some fun and relaxing down-time. Thanks for reading The Dell Directory and supporting local businesses and organisations.

THIS ISSUE

P33 Charity: Scouting – can you help?...................8 Health: Aromatherapy....................................... 13

Health: Could it be gout?................................. 14

Local Environment: Connection to rivers.... 22

Wine: A Taste for Tapas................................... 28 I  food: Currie curry...................................... 30 Puzzles..........................................................32 / 34

Recipe: Strawberry Mousse............................ 33 Lynne’s column: So So No More................... 36 What’s On............................................................. 37 Clubs & Classes................................................. 38

COVER IMAGE: Summer Holidays: Having fun in the sun!

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Scouts is so popular that the massive waiting list and lack of new adult volunteer leaders mean that in a post-pandemic future fewer young people are getting out to try new things.

South East Scotland Scouts has a waiting list of over 1,800 young people, according to figures released by Scouts. Beavers, the secondyoungest section aged 6-8 years old, make up 41% of the waiting list. This means that the youth member waiting list exceeds the number of new volunteers coming forward.

Youth membership in the South East Scotland Region – made up of Borders, Braid, Craigalmond, East Lothian, Edinburgh North East, Midlothian, and Pentland - has grown from 6,186 to 6,546 between 2021 and 2022, a 5.8% increase based on the Scouts National Census report.

Whilst the growth in youth membership is to be celebrated, more volunteers are needed to help return overall membership numbers to pre-pandemic membership levels.

To recover and regrow post-COVID, more adult volunteers are needed to widen the participation in Scouting, inspire younger people and help teach them the skills they need for life. South East Scotland Scouts wants to help young people aged 4-25 realise how amazing they are and give them the opportunity to improve their confidence, wellbeing and resilience.

Anyone can help – working with young people or more ‘behind the scenes’ with no Scouting experience essential. Whether it be two hours a month or one or two hours a week.

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you use it to support the future and the next generation. Together, no matter your background and reason for giving your time and energy, Scouts wants to help young people be the best future citizens they can be. By practising the powerful and simple acts of service to others by volunteering with Scouts you have the chance to make young people’s lives brighter and more meaningful while helping to feel more connected with your community.

Regional Commissioner Martin Elliot said: “The Census numbers this year show that the hard work of our volunteers is bringing young people back to the movement, but we recognise that many still don’t have access to the amazing opportunities that Scouting provides. We have exciting plans for continuing to develop Scouting in South East Scotland including making our Scouting membership more inclusive and representative of our communities and providing opportunities for 4 and 5-yearolds through our new Squirrels section, but we need more adult volunteers to support these.”

Those interested in learning more about volunteering for the Scouts or joining as a volunteer can find out more information on the website – sesscouts.org.uk/volunteering/ This article was contributed by South East Scotland Scouts, 71 Bonaly Road, Edinburgh, EH13 0PB. Email: info@sesscouts.org.uk Scottish Charity Registration: SC01056 @KonectMagazines

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can trigger emotional and even physical responses, prompting vivid memory recall of people and places.

Think of a time a smell has reminded you of something. Perhaps your favourite place, a loved one or even a childhood memory. This is because the sense of smell is linked to some of the oldest and deepest parts of the brain.

Of our five senses, four of them - sight, touch, hearing and taste - go through interpretive areas of the brain. They’re filtered. But when you smell, tiny molecules drift high up into the nose to receptors linked directly to the olfactory bulb and a primitive part of the brain associated with emotions and memory. This provides a subconscious, unfiltered link between strong memories and aromas. Which explains why certain scents

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HEALTH

Could it be

GOUT?

Gout is a very painful joint condition first identified by the Egyptians in 2640 BC. It has been known about for millenia and has long been associated with debauchery and decadence.

Hippocrates called it the “unwalkable disease” in the 5th Century BC. George Eliot, the 19th century English author, wrote that “the rich ate and drank freely, accepting Gout and Apoplexy as things that ran mysteriously in respectable families.” Famous gout sufferers include Benjamin Franklin, Leonardo da Vinci and Oliver Cromwell but what do we know about gout now?

First of all, gout is a common condition, most often affecting the big toe joint, the first Metatarsal Phalangeal (MTP) joint. Gout will affect 1 in 14 men and can start at any time from puberty onwards. It is wrong to think of this condition as one that affects rich old men only. Women can get Gout too, affecting 1 in 35 but, as Oestrogen is protective, it is rare to get gout before the menopause.

Gout will present as rapid onset joint pain, often appearing first as sudden joint pain that wakes you up during the second half of the night. The affected joint will become hot, red and swollen with pain peaking after a few hours. It is often described as the “worst pain ever.” It usually affects joints of the foot so Hippocrates was right, it is incredibly difficult to walk with an acute attack of gout. The attack will last a few days, then settle so often people have 2 or 3 attacks of gout before they seek advice. Other joints may also be affected, including the midfoot, ankle, knee, hand, wrist and elbow.

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Gout is an inflammatory arthritis. Uric acid levels build up in the blood for various reasons and then uric acid crystals are deposited in the joint. The pain and swelling are caused by the immune system response to these crystals. George Eliot was right – there does seem to be a genetic link as gout runs in families. Other risk factors include diabetes, vascular conditions such as high blood pressure or cholesterol, being overweight and alcohol consumption. Sadly, for some, a high beer intake can be associated with gout.

There are also very marked geographical variations, which may again be linked to families staying in the same areas. In the UK, the North East of England and Wales have more gout sufferers than any other region.

Across the world, gout is worse in Western countries and South Korea has a particularly low level.

The diagnosis of gout is made from the history of how it presents and from blood tests. It is a condition that can be managed well working with your GP and does not usually need hospital referral. Medication and diet changes can bring this condition under control. We do not have to suffer from the intense pain our ancestors did. If you think you have gout – do not suffer, ask for help.

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LOCAL ENVIRONMENT

I was looking for dippers (the UK’s only aquatic songbird) a few weeks ago on a pretty quiet part of the river where the birds are quite tolerant. At times I’ve wandered down, started to get myself settled only to realise there’s a bird already there and it’s not bothered by me, despite my antics trying to pull on some waterproof trousers.

Having recently watched “Riverwoods” a new film by Scotland the Big Picture, I have a new appreciation of just how wonderful and vital our rivers are. As I sit by the bank I listen to the sounds of grey wagtails, wrens, and song thrush going about their day. I see how everything is connected with fallen trees giving shade and coverage to salmon fry at the start of their epic journey. I can smell the carpet of wild garlic covering the riverbanks. It’s a wonderful way to spend a few hours, photographing dippers and watching the river flow, carrying new life along its course. Time by a river is never wasted.

This father & son were walking along the river, another connection made in the same spot but in an entirely different way.

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The dipper was standing guard at the bottom of its nest, keeping a watchful eye on everything going on and allowing us all to experience their world.

Rivers bring us all together, and I love this image as it shows we each have our own connection with it.

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The Rotary Foundation provides money for over a 1,000 projects each year and this year, supported by technology provided by Dixons Carphone, have been able to supply Amazon Fire Tablets for the use and benefit of older people with dementia.

Following the donation of nine Amazon Fire tablets to the Eric Liddell Centre in February this year, The Rotary Club of Braids is delighted to be able to present an additional two tablets this month.

The tablets have assisted clients and their carers to maintain contact with, and receive support from the Eric Liddell Centre during the Covid 19 pandemic when they have not been able to attend the Day Care Service in the Centre.

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WINE TASTING

A TASTE FOR Tapas I love tapas; small plates packed full of flavour, texture, colour and character.

One moment you’re tasting sea salt fresh anchovies, the next spiced sausage before moving on to creamy Patatas Bravas.

There are two great wine pairing options for tapas. My first recommendation is dry Spanish Rosado. Served deliciously chilled it has a summer fruit aromatic with bright, clean acidity; exactly what you want with seafood, shellfish and cheese. Spanish Rosado is usually made from the Tempranillo variety, a red grape that is used in Rioja, Spain’s famous export. The Tempranillo grape provides a little tannin, giving the rose a griping texture and dry sensation on the palate. Red grapes also provide delicate red fruit character and hint of warm spice, perfect for handling the different textures and flavours in the tapas.

My second recommendation is Vintage Cava, a sparkling wine from Spain created using the same techniques found in Champagne production. Cava is made from a blend of three white grapes, Macabeu, Parallada, Xarel-lo. The blend of grapes gives Cava amazing complexity of flavour and depth.

Cava is also pocket friendly, similarly priced to Prosecco but compared to Prosecco’s delicate simple flavour profile, vintage Cava has delicious rich baked apple and almond notes. Cava is also served chilled, the bubbles, acidity and extended aging on lees, make this wine an ideal partner to a great variety of foods.

A simple rule of thumb when food and wine pairing: If in doubt, bubbles go with everything!

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I  FOOD

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

Currie curry

A friend had a couple of tickets to the recent Currie Curry and Beer Festival – or Currie Beer and Curry Festival? – and invited me along. I don’t like beer (even on a hot day), but I do enjoy a curry, as long as it’s not got a “three chili pepper” spice rating!

As she and I joined the queue at the Currie Community Centre, I noticed that none of the 10 or 12 people ahead of us were female. Should we be here? Once inside, we showed our tickets, and held out our arm for a paper wristband. The men who welcomed us gave us our drinks tokens and pointed the way to the big room where we could enjoy our curry, beer and some live music.

I quickly scanned the room. Yes, it was mostly men present. There were a few other women, including those serving beer or curry. But we were definitely in the minority.

I would guess that at least 90 per cent of those attending were male, and there was an all-male band. This started me thinking.

Why do men love beer and curry so much?

And why didn’t I see equal numbers of women and men at the event?

My own husband loves a good curry, and wants it to be much hotter than I would! I tell him I want “spicy-interesting” not “spicyset-my-mouth-on-fire”. Does consuming an eye-watering curry indicate machismo?

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Once a friend told me about her memories of going out for Indian meals with her family when she was growing up. “It was very embarrassing,” she said. “My Dad would always order the hottest dish on the menu, and would end up with a red face and large sweat marks under the arms of his longsleeved shirt. My sister and I were mortified, worrying we would see someone we knew!”

I enjoyed my chicken curry and naan bread that night. Thankfully, I didn’t have to drink beer – a nice Sauvignon Blanc was available. It was good to see guys enjoying each other’s company. I reflected that perhaps there would be more female guests on the second night of the festival. But if not, maybe this was a good thing. Men need to be able to have a “boys’ night out”.

Perhaps my own village could host a similar event for women (and any men who wanted to come along). We could have pasta, olives, bread and wine, and call it the Balerno Balerno and Wine Festival … Yeah, no one would get it.

I FOOD is contributed by Suzanne Green.

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DOWN: 1. Twelfth month (8), 2. Embellish (5), 4. Not in (3), 5. Dimensions (12), 6. Entrants in a race (7), 7. A toy (2-2), 8. Adequately (12), 12. Map or diagram (5), 13. Communications (8), 15. Mean (7), 19. Departs (5), 20. Land measurement (4), 22. Small vegetable (3).

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FOOD & DRINK

Ingredients It’s pick your own season! A perfect summer holiday activity that kids love too. Craigie’s Farm (South Queensferry, craigies.co.uk) is open 7 days a week for strawberries and plenty other berries throughout the summer.

This is a delicious creamy summer dessert served in small glasses or ramekins.

Fresh raspberries can be used instead of strawberries.

Preparation time: 15 minutes Chilling time: 1 hour Serves 4

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• ½ tsp acai powder or superfood berry powder, optional • 250g strawberries, fresh or frozen • 75g coconut oil, melted • 75g cashew nuts or macadamia nuts • Juice of a large orange • 2 tsp maple syrup • Fresh berries to serve, optional

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1. For the mousse, place all the ingredients in a high speed blender and process until smooth and creamy. Spoon the mousse into small glasses or ramekins.

2. Ideally, chill for 1 hour before serving. Top with fresh berries, if wished.

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PUZZLE

JULY SUDOKU

The crossword puzzle can be found on page 32. See page 38 for solutions.

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A lot of my mum’s wise words have been echoing around my head recently. Phrases like “Stop the world, I want to get off”, “My get up and go has got up and gone” and feeling “So-so” are all very relatable now. Particularly the latter - that kind of neither up nor down, just diddling along kind of feeling. Treading water rather than swimming in any meaningful direction.

I’ve been fancying creating my own acronym for some time now. After all, I enjoy WFH or LOL with my BFF like the best of them. I’m fairly adept at decoding text messages from my teenagers (IDK, IDC, K to name but a few) and I am not immune to sometimes succumbing to FOMO*.

I looked at some of my everyday phrases but doubted that texting TYR, PTA or BDAYD** to my kids would result in any higher a success rate than my current method of yelling up the stairs. But so-so has promise. In my head it’s now SO-SO which stands for Same Old, Same Old. During lunch with a couple of work chums recently it dawned on me that my life is freer now than it has been for several years and yet I’m not fully embracing it. Without the old patterns of going out to work and all the things I had to do when each week was an endlessly shifting timetable of school drop offs, pick-ups and after school activities I think I’ve found myself a little lost and started moaning that it’s all a bit SO-SO. Rather than exude gratitude for the options I have now, I tend to find myself in more of a rut than a rhythm.

we go through the summer, making the most of the extra-long days whatever the weather.

Next time you feel yourself feeling SO-SO why not take some time to draw up your list of daily treats then get started enjoying each and every day more.

Lynne lives in Colinton with her husband and two children. She dreams of being a freelance writer when she grows up but mostly just avoids growing up!

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However, recognising that is the first step to breaking the cycle. I’ve remembered that I am truly grateful to be able to have so many choices. In essence, I can design my own working day so what should it look like? What small things can I incorporate every day?

Different foods, a brisk walk in the woods, some yoga stretches, meditation or listening to relaxing or uplifting music?

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CHILDREN’S SUMMER ACTIVITIES AT THE WATER OF LEITH VISITOR CENTRE £7 per child, 2.00pm – 4.00pm. Booking essential, online at www.waterofleith.org.uk/ whats-on/ • Tuesday 12th July: River Dipping - Put on your wellies and join us IN the river for our favourite activity. Suitable for 4 to 10 year olds, accompanying adult free.

• Thursday 14th July: Ultimate Survival - Learn the skills to survive the apocalypse – build a camp, decide what you dare eat, seek fresh water.

Suitable for 8-12 year olds, drop off • Tuesday 19th July: Fairy Folk - Join the ‘wee folk’ in the Dells as we discover the history of fairies & do some magical crafts – wings optional Suitable for 4-10 year olds, accompanying adult free • Thursday 21st July: Extreme River Dipping Discover the creatures who live in the river, and try out new fishing spots Suitable fro 8-12 year olds, drop off

• Tuesday 26th July: Stick! - Sticks, probably the most useful and fun wild thing. Suitable for 4-10 year olds, accompany adult free • Thursday 28th July: EAT – A Hardcore Hunting And Foraging Session. Hunter or Gatherer – could you find enough to eat? Discover what the rivers wildlife eats and how it survives. Suitable for 8-12 year olds, drop off.

• Tuesday 2nd August: River Dipping - Put on your wellies and join us IN the river for our favourite activity. Suitable for 4 to 10 year olds, accompanying adult free.

• Thursday 4th August: Wild at Ar -: Unleash you inner artist on this nature themed activity. Suitable for 8-12 year olds, drop off • Tuesday 9th August: Bushcraft - Learn the secrets of survival and built you own den. For 4-10 year olds, accompany adult free • Thursday 11th August: Extreme River Dipping Discover the creatures who live in the river, and try out new fishing spots. Suitable for 8-12 year olds, drop off

SATURDAY 9TH JULY - Plant Sale - Redhall Walled Garden, 97 Lanark Road. 10am – 3pm. Come feast your eyes on our own-grown hardy perennials, and have a wander about the garden while doing so! Please note all sales are cash only. All proceeds from the plant sale return to the running of the Scottish Association for Mental Health therapeutic garden here.

SUMMER READING CHALLENGE - Sign up in either Currie or Balerno library for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. The theme is Gadgeteers. Borrow and read any 6 books from the library over the summer to collect limited edition rewards and a very special prize for completing the Challenge!

SATURDAY 17TH JULY - Car Boot Sale - Ravelrig Riding for the Disabled, 21 Ravelrig Gait, Balerno.

Help raise fund to support RDA’s work. 11am -2pm, refreshments available.

SATURDAY 23RD JULY - The Route less Travelled - Guided walk including Saughton Park, discovering the history and wildlife of the Water of Leith from Stenhouse, Saughton, Balgreen and Murrayfield. Book via Water of Leith Visitor centre, online at www.waterofleith.org.uk/whats-on. Free to members, £7 non members. 600 Gorgie Road – meet by the pedestrian crossing. @KonectMagazines

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SOLUTIONS

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

SOLUTION TO JUNE CROSSWORD PUZZLE

THE SWING CAFÉ - Colinton Parish Church, Dell Road, Colinton EH13 0JD. Tuesday to Saturday 10am – 4pm. Please come for breakfast (10am-12noon), lunch (12noon-2pm) or some delicious home baking (available all day). We also offer afternoon teas (2pm4pm), by pre-ordering on 07564 081472. There will be gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options available. Under 12s are invited to enjoy a children's menu. Sit in or take away. We look forward to welcoming you.

DESTINATION JUDO @ CRAIGLOCKHART - Craiglockhart sports Centre. Wednesdays 3.45pm (5-8 year olds) and 4.30pm (9+ year olds). Judo is a dynamic sport based on a combination of balance, co-ordinationation and reaction. Most importantly judo helps children become more self aware, disciplined, and polite. Of course we teach all this in a fun way. For information please email callum@ destinationjudo.com or call 0131 467 9043.

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

ACROSS: 1. Steamed, 5. Edged, 8. Rocks, 9. Vicious, 10. Perpendicular, 11. Easily, 12. Mourns, 15. Demonstration, 18. Economy, 19. Drink, 20. Steps, 21. Dragged.

DOWN: 1. Syrup, 2. Escorts, 3. Miscellaneous, 4. Divide, 5. Encyclopaedia, 6. Growl, 7. Disarms, 11. Endless, 13. Railing, 14. Stayed, 16. Moose, 17. Naked.

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COLINTON GARDEN CLUB - Club members share their love of gardening, gardens and nature, and work together to preserve and add value to our quality of life here in south-west Edinburgh. Monthly members’ meetings on a Monday, plus outings and events.

For more information see: www.colintongardens.org.uk or Email: membership@colintongardens.org

LUNCHCLUB - Every Wednesday 1pm – 3pm, 3 courses £4.

Spaces are limited, first come first served. Oxgangs Neighbourhood Centre, 71 Firhill Drive, EH13 9EU. Please visit: www.oxgangsneighbourhoodcentre.org.uk

PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP - Tuesdays, am session and pm session for two age groups (all under 5s). Oxgangs Neighbourhood Centre, 71 Firhill Drive, EH13 9EU. Contact for details Tel.: 0131 466 0678 or Email: oxgangsneighbourhoodcentre@gmail.com OXGANGS NEIGHBOUR CENTRE CAFE 10.00am to 1.00pm. Bacon rolls, baked potatoes, toasties, specials, teas, coffees and cake. Sit in or takeaway.

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