Dell Directory October 2021

October 2021

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Harmeny Athletic Club

– Running For All

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elcome to our very autumnal Dell Directory.

The magazine has the familiar “time to prepare for winter” feel this month, and I’m grateful for the huge amount of knowledge, expertise and informed opinions that our wonderful local contributors share, as ever, on health, food, interiors and more. You’ll find everything you need for your home and garden this season too from the local businesses in the magazine, thanks for supporting them.

For the local charity feature this month I caught up with one of the trustees of Harmeny Athletics Club, which as a charity has a remit to help people in the community be active and healthy. A friendly bunch of people, they organise events for total beginners, and can be found running in the Pentlands, along the Water of Leith, at Oriam (Heriot-Watt) as well as road running locally. If you want to get moving, they’d love to help! See page 9.

If you’re involved in any events coming up at the end of the year that you’d like to share with the community, please email me (details below), as well as clubs and classes that have resumed in the area. Listings are free of charge for community/not-for-profit organisations.

Thanks for reading the Dell Directory and supporting local businesses and organisations.

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THIS ISSUE Charity: Harmeny Athletics Club – Running For All......................................................9 Lynne’s column: A Different Corner.............. 12 As your pharmacist: Winter Is Coming, Help Is At Hand.................................................. 13 Health: Turf Toe.................................................. 14 Money Matters: Protect Those That Matter.................................................................... 19 Wine tasting: A Wine For Autumn Work....... 28 Puzzles.................................................................. 28 Interiors: Easy Autumn Updates.................... 32 Local Environment: Let’s Go Fly a Kite........ 36

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Harmeny Athletic Club – Running For All “It doesn’t matter how fit, how fast or how old you are, Harmeny Athletic Club is a community running club that’s inclusive for everyone,” explains Kim Kenny, one of the trustees of the charity.

“Whether you’re already a runner, or a complete beginner and want to make a start, doing it through the club gives you all the support and camaraderie you need to reach your goals. We have a wide range of people within the club of varying abilities and age, with a number of training sessions and social runs available. It’s for anyone - not just the stereotypical idea of serious runners.”

Based in south west Edinburgh, one of the many running activities that Harmeny AC offers for beginners is the jogscotland Couch to 5k programme. It’s free of charge to help people get active. Kim organises the regular groups.

“Our latest cohort finished in August. We had groups in Balerno and Oriam at Heriot-Watt.

They started off doing 30 seconds walking, 30 seconds jogging, and didn’t believe they could become runners. Eleven weeks later, they completed a timed 5k parkrun on the HeriotWatt campus, and many joined Harmeny AC to continue and develop their running.”

The mental and physical benefits of being active are huge, and it’s great to see so many people being supported and motivated to get active for life through groups like this. But a typical barrier for people joining a running club is fearing they’ll be slower than everyone else. “It doesn’t matter,” says Kim. “There will always be someone at the back with you, so you will never

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feel left behind and before you know it you will be the one holding back to keep someone else company. We offer runs that cater for varying abilities from three sociable miles on the Water of Leith to longer trail runs in the Pentlands.” She speaks from experience; she started running by herself to get fit, and joined Harmeny AC after meeting some members at Hillend on a trail run.

She went from no running experience to a half marathon within five months, and now loves running ultra-marathons. “If you’d said to me when I was stumbling along on my first run that I’d be running marathons, I would never have believed it!”

Besides the running, Harmeny AC is very much a social club too and there is a busy calendar of events and opportunities to meet up in addition to the training and social runs. There are currently 180 adult members, and a junior section, covering all walks of life and interests, making it a friendly and welcoming community.

Membership is £25 per year, and as a charity, help is available to cover the cost for people on low income.

For more information please contact: Email: pentlandrunner@gmail.com Facebook @harmenyac Website: www.harmenyac.org This article was written by Helen-Jane, Konect editor, after speaking with Kim Kenny.

Kim is a trustee of the Board of Harmeny Athletics Club. Harmeny Athletics is a charity registered in Scotland, No. SC048917.

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avoid anything too distracting – just turn a different corner on your path and keep going.

One of the many things I love about living in Colinton is the number of different ways you can walk around the area. Even the shortest trek down to the village has numerous options – follow the bus route along the main streets or cut across Spylaw Park; stroll through small stretches of woods or down hidden steps. Back in the days when I commuted to work, I enjoyed having this level of choice in my journey to the bus stop. Having choices makes me feel more in control and less regimented about day-to-day life.

During my wee lunchtime rambles, as I steer the dog away from the various temptations that he just can’t resist, I am often singing “A Different Corner” in my head (I was, and always will be, a huge George Michael fan ). I’ve found myself thinking about the fact that, figuratively speaking, we all have to turn a different corner every now and then. We’ve all had to adapt to ever-changing situations this last couple of years - more, perhaps, than ever before. And whilst that means we may be forced to take a route that wasn’t our planned or preferred option, we learn along the way that sometimes we can still reach the same destination, or we may even find some bonuses along the different path that we hadn’t expected that make us re-think our initial goals.

I love the fact that even the most mundane of everyday activities can always be rejigged or re-routed in ways that, whilst small, can give us some much-needed variation and teach us valuable lessons in resilience, flexibility and adaptability.

Like many people still working from home, my day has changed shape a lot. On the downside, I’ve had to utilise every inch of my house in order to work comfortably without feeling as though my home life has been invaded. But, on the plus side, I’m getting out in the fresh air for a walk every lunchtime as my husband and I juggle care of our dog throughout the working day.

Next time you find something blocking your path or are forced to re-route your carefully made plans, try not to think of it as an unwelcome hurdle to get over but as an opportunity to turn a different corner and take a different, fresh approach.

Anyone who’s ever walked an excitable, young dog will know that sometimes it’s best to re-route slightly to avoid things like kids playing ball games, loud noises or other dogs. Having a variety of paths to take makes it easy to keep moving yet

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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ASK YOUR PHARMACIST

Winter is coming, help is at hand As schools returned and wearing of masks relaxed those nasty colds, tonsilitis and flu like symptoms, which were absent for a lot of lock-down, hit hard at the end of summer. As autumn and winter roll in this may get worse.

Many of our customers now make use of the NHS Service - Pharmacy First, which encourages patients to come to the pharmacy for initial help with their symptoms, rather than making a GP appointment. Our trained staff can help and advise you on the best course of action and product choice.

At Colinton Pharmacy we also offer the Pharmacy First Plus service. As a qualified pharmacist prescriber, you can consult me in the pharmacy, where

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we have two consultation rooms. I can prescribe medicines to help you with a variety of conditions. Anything prescribed via this service will be communicated to your GP so that your medical record is correctly maintained. You do not require an appointment for either of these services but feel free to call us before you pop in if you prefer.

This winter we will be offering a flu vaccination service, an important tool in our armoury to keep you well through the winter. The flu vaccine is being highly recommended, with a view to trying to help reduce the burden on the NHS which could result from increasing Covid cases over the winter, plus winter flu patients. We will be taking bookings for this service in October.

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by Juliette Paton, Superintendent Pharmacist at Colinton Village Pharmacy

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HEALTH

Turf Toe and Other Stories

This is the story of an unhappy young man and his sore toe. He had a swollen, painful and very stiff big toe on one foot after playing football. This caused him to walk with a limp, disturbed his sleep and, most importantly, prevented him from playing the sports he loved.

He had a “Turf Toe”, so what exactly is this and how is it treated?

A Turf Toe is a sprain of the ligaments around the big toe joint at the ball of the foot, known as the first Metatarsal Phalangeal (MTP) Joint. It was first described in 1976 after a study of the injuries sustained by American Soccer players over a season. It was noted that this toe injury was common in all players but happened more often when playing on artificial turf, hence the name.

Although still called Turf Toe this injury can occur in lots of sports like running, gymnastics and dance, and can even be caused by stubbing your toe on the stairs. Lots of us will have experience of that!

To help an acute toe sprain get better, the first 3 to 5 days of treatment are based on the principles of RICE – Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. In this case, 3 days off work were needed as he was unable to drive. An ice pack for 15 minutes four times a day really helped

with pain and swelling as did elevation – sitting with his foot up to watch the telly. Paracetamol was taken to help with pain, as anti-inflammatory medicine can delay tissue healing in the first 3 days after injury.

Once the acute phase settled, it was time to gently start loading the joint and moving again.

Active movements such as bending and stretching his toes periodically through the day helped get movement back. Walking distances were gradually increased while making sure firm soled shoes were worn which were wide across the ball of the foot to help protect the joint as it healed. A return to sport was started with nonweight bearing activities including cycling and swimming followed by a return to jogging then football. The severity of the sprain will indicate how long it takes to get back to sport. A mild sprain may resolve in 2 – 4 weeks but a severe sprain may take up to 6 months.

The next chapters in the Turf Toe story can be Hallux Limitus, where the MTP joint remains stiff due to repeated wear and tear injuries, followed

by Hallux Rigidus where the joint has very little movement. Hallux Rigidus can occur between the ages of 30 – 60 and is a progressive arthritic condition. It is most common over the age of 50, affecting 1 in 40 of us. Treatment for Hallux Limitus and Rigidus can include hot or cold packs to relieve pain, orthotic in-soles to help foot mechanics, local steroid injections into the joint or surgery.

Every step we take puts a force through our big toe equal to twice our weight. Toe pain can have a huge impact on our life, short and long term, so it is worth looking after our toes. After all, every story should have a happy ending.

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PUZZLES

WINE TASTING

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CROSSWORD

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SUDOKU

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Brilliant reds, glowing golds and fiery orange leaves make October picture postcard perfect. Leaves are falling and this month many of us will be outside enjoying the last of the colours and the crisp air.

Leaves to rake, logs to split and gardens to winterise.

All this outdoor exercise deserves a reward, so before donning gloves and hat, pick up a bottle of Gigondas Carobelle 2019, available from Majestic. Open, decant and let the wine breath while you put in the hours outside. Your hard work and patience will be rewarded!

Upon opening, the first exploratory nosing shows a tight wine, not yet willing to reveal its secrets. If allowed several hours to breath, the wine will relax and open. Swirl and lift the glass to your nose, breath in spice, liquorice and vanilla. The wood spices are wrapped in rich dark forest fruits, blackcurrant touched with dark chocolate and a little plum. On the palate, blackcurrant gives way to surprisingly hot black pepper. Tannins are firm and cradle the wine with a gentle grip and structure which is supported by acidity and warming presence of 15% alcohol. Black pepper, blackcurrant and wood spices roll through the finish leaving a satisfying flavour and mouth feel.

Gigondas Carobelle is from the Gigondas region in the Rhone, France. It is a fabulous wine and a delicious reward for your hours of hard work in the garden. It is available from Majestic at £15-£20 a bottle. Enjoy with a selection of cheeses and a cosy fire.

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The best things about autumn? Stunning foliage, the return of hearty soups and stews, spiced apple pie (or any kind of pie!) and the chance to cosy up your home in readiness for the season ahead. Flipping the calendar to October is a definite cue to update your home decor.

But fear not! That doesn’t mean splashing out on paint, rugs and a whole new set of furniture.

There’s plenty you can do to get your space in sync with the season in a much more budgetfriendly fashion.

No autumnal update is complete without a nod to some fall foliage. There’s a huge variety of faux stems out there to choose from and it’s a great way to make a statement splash of colour.

Top tip: if ‘flower arranging’ terrifies you for fear you don’t have an artistic bone in your body, just keep it simple and opt for a few stems of the same thing, pop them in a vase, job done!

Add an autumnal statement cushion. Pop it in a basket with a throw, put it on the chair in your hall, have it on display somewhere as a signal to all who enter that your home is most definitely ‘season ready’.

Pumpkins - not just for Halloween! Yes, I know that there are those among us who are abhorrent at all the ‘Americanisms’ we Brits continue to adopt but this Brit has very close ties to the US of A so I’m making no apologies for it. I love a pumpkin at this time of year! Whether it’s an indoor ornamental one, a real one on my doorstep or a tasty one in my soup, to me they’re completely synonymous with autumn and they are, without doubt, here to stay.

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The latest autumn decor trend?

Garlands! Whether it’s a pom pom garland, a bubble garland, a single leaf garland or a full-on foliage garland, you’ll be seeing them everywhere this year. String them across your mantle or style them on your coffee table tray, the choice is yours but it’s another easy way to add an autumnal accent to your home.

Last but never least, this is also the ideal month to get cosy with scented candles. There’s nothing better than to announce the arrival of autumn in your home by filling it with warming, spicy scents. All you need now are some cosy blankets, lights on low and a great box-set.

Hibernation mode is set!

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LOCAL ENVIRONMENT

Let’s go fly a kite I was going to write about red kites, and suggest a visit to Argaty to see them. However in the last few weeks I’ve been sent a picture of one over West Lothian, which is incredibly exciting! I’ve got so much to say about the birds you might see them feature a few times, which I’m sure nobody will mind.

I’ve been visiting Argaty since 2016, and now volunteer there as one of the rangers.

It’s one of my favourite places to go and is home to a huge variety of wildlife including red squirrels and ospreys. Mainly though, people visit to see the red kites. I might be biased but to me they’re the most beautiful UK bird of prey. The colours in their feathers vary so much throughout the year but as we come in to autumn, they’re at their best.

They’ve now shed their breeding plumage, and are sporting a dazzling array of reds, browns and oranges. On the right day, with autumn sun shining on them they’re an incredible sight to see.

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To see them for yourself, you can visit Argaty Red Kites in Doune. They feed the birds a small amount of food each day, and I’ll never tire of hearing people’s amazement as they perform the most wonderful aerial acrobatics.

This column is contributed by Clare Harte and Kate Stevenson, who grew up in Edinburgh and now live in West Lothian.

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SOLUTIONS

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SOLUTION TO SEPTEMBER CROSSWORD

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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.

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ACROSS: 1. Access, 4. Belong, 9. Contain, 10. Prior, 11. Sweep, 12. Talking, 13. Resolutions, 18. Deposit, 20. Naked, 22. Evade, 23. Outdoor, 24. Sentry, 25. Adults.

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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

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