Konect Colinton December 2017

December 2017

THE DELL DIRECTORY Your local community magazine & business directory.

FEATURES INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Christmas Tech Survival Guide CHRISTMAS ON THE CORNER Walk: A Rigorous Winter Walk

Colinton, Craiglockhart and Kingsknowe

Torphin Financial Planning

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Torphin Financial Planning is a trading name of Torphin Asso regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

The Government has improved pension flexibilities and ISA allowances over the last two years, but we still have historically low interest rates and uncertainty about the provision of Long Term Care and Inheritance tax. Individuals are still concerned how to get a reasonable return on their hard-earned savings and investments.

With inflation now reaching 3%* and interest rates well below that, cash held on deposit is losing value.

There has also been major legislation changes to pensions, affecting most company schemes and many people across the country who previously worked for the large Nationalised industries have now to decide what they should do with their deferred pensions.

Individuals may be surprised to find out they have old employer schemes with very high transfer values.

People who are concerned about their financial wellbeing and assets should be asking themselves the following questions.

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Are you getting a good return on your savings and/or investments?

Are you happy with the service from your existing investment adviser?

Are you making use of your annual ISA allowance?

Are you maximising your tax allowances each year?

Have you or are you making adequate provision for your retirement?

Do you have your potential Inheritance tax liability covered?

Have you reviewed your wills in the last five years?

Have you gone through a full pension forecast exercise?

Do you have your potential Long Term Care costs covered?

Do you use an Independent Financial Adviser?

If the answer is no to any of these questions please contact us for a no obligation chat on the phone, to arrange a meeting in our offices or email any questions you may have to see if we can be of assistance to you

*Source; ONS, Office for National Statistics, September 2017.

Torphin Financial Planning

Midlothian Innovation Centre, Pentlandfield, Roslin, Midlothian, EH25 9RE

Tel: 0131 440 8250 Email: ifa@torphin.co.uk

www.torphin.co.uk Torphin Financial Planning is authorised and regulated under the Financial Conduct Authority FCA Number 618460.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Xmas on the Corner......................................... 08 Colinton Community Council........................... 11 Xmas Tech Survival Guide.............................. 26 Recipe & Food Notes...................................... 36 Local Walk....................................................... 38 What’s On........................................................ 43 Useful Information........................................... 44 Clubs & Classes.............................................. 45 Index of Advertisers........................................ 46

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Welcome to the December edition of the Dell Directory. If for you the end of the year involves lots of shopping, organising and jobs around the house, you’ll find all you need within the pages of this magazine – reduce your stress by picking one thing that you would normally do yourself and getting a local business to do it for you instead.

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A crisp late autumn/early winter day is a wonderful time to get out for a walk. Our walk feature this month is a rigorous walk in the Pentlands which starts and ends near a wee coffee shop, the Pentland Hills Cafe Express - I’ve checked out the coffee there for you and can safely say it’s good coffee!

Most of our usual columns are here, but some have been replaced for this month with local seasonal event and charity information we were asked to help with. This is a joint December/January issue as we don’t produce a magazine for January, but we will be back with the February issue.

We’d like to wish all readers and local businesses a great holiday season, and thanks for supporting Konect this year!

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Helen-Jane, Editor FEATURES editor@konectdirectory.co.uk INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Christmas Tech Survival Guide CHRISTMAS ON THE CORNER Walk: A Rigorous Winter Walk

Colinton, Craiglockhart and Kingsknowe

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IAN HODGSON & CO PAINTERS & DECORATORS Established 1980

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’Tis the season to stock up on batteries There are very few people whose Christmases won’t involve some kind of technology: not just presents, although even the simplest toys seem to come packed with tech these days.

You might use technology to provide festive music, or to stream a crackling log fire from Netflix. Here’s how to make sure technology doesn’t trip you up during the festive season.

Check what kind of batteries the children’s toys will need. Having a good stock of rechargeable AA and AAA batteries (and a charger!) covers most eventualities, but some manufacturers like to keep you on your toes by demanding LR44s or CR2032s or other arcane options. Don’t leave it to the last minute: relatively uncommon batteries can be hard to find at short notice, especially if you’re reliant on small shops. Look out your sharp scissors and a small Phillips cross-head screwdriver too: electronic items often come in plastic packaging that’s hard to get into, while larger toys can be secured to their packaging with screws or cable ties.

Not every device that needs a charger comes with one so you might need to get additional chargers or adaptors. Check first, though: the charger you need for, say, a new Nokia is the same as for a Kindle or PlayStation 4 controller.

If some of your gadget gifts are pre-owned something that can save you a great deal of money - check that the batteries still hold a charge, because batteries have a finite lifespan.

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are unused. Replacement batteries are easy to get, but not on Christmas Day. If Santa’s bringing a games console, it’s a very good idea to connect it to your broadband well in advance: there’s nothing more dispiriting on Christmas Day than having to wait hours for a system update to download before you can play anything - especially if your broadband has slowed to a crawl because everybody else in the street is trying to do the same thing. And if you’re planning a bit of multi-player gaming with make sure you have enough controllers.

It’s a similar story with computers, tablets and smartphones: there have often been quite significant system software updates since they were made. There’s less pressure than with consoles, though, because while consoles tend to be quite huffy - Xbox Ones and PS4s often refuse to let you use online features until you’ve updated your system software - computers and mobile devices don’t demand you drop everything.

Did we say “drop”? Unfortunately one of the problems with technology as presents is that some gadgets are eminently breakable. It’s worth checking if your home insurance or current account protects items such as mobile phones, tablets, laptops or TVs from accidental damage (and that the excess doesn’t make such coverage pointless) - and with mobile devices for children it’s an even better idea to put their gadget in a sturdy, scratchand impact-resistant case. That way you can be confident of a smashing time without smashing anything expensive.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

There are important reasons for taking care to choose what we focus on in our minds: the 'reticular activating system' will cause us to notice in our environment things which match what we're thinking about; the 'negativity bias' we naturally have as mammals which once faced frequent danger makes us notice things which could be harmful; and whatever we focus on creates neurochemistry - which makes us feel sad ... or anxious ... or whatever feeling matches that thought.

Also, we have a sort of internal sat-nav or navigation system within our brain, which moves us towards the goals we set ... or not. Without goals, this 'habit organ' just does the same thing over and over. And even when we reach a point when we're determined to make changes, sometimes - like the foundations of a house with an unseen but crucial wobble unconscious, limiting beliefs ruin our plans.

I'm trained to advanced level in 'Psych-K' - a simple yet profound technique to work with the unconscious mind to replace old beliefs (which usually we learned from other people) with new, self-empowering ones.

The neuroscientist Bruce Lipton (see YouTube / the Biology of Belief) recommends this technique as the most effective tool for belief change.

In the New Year I'll be running a small, intimate group called 'An Adventure In Living'. Designed for women who want to make changes, we'll meet in my home for 6-8 weeks, focussing on 'Weight Loss and Emotional Wellbeing'. A free Psych-K session will be available to kick-start success. Please let me know if you'd like to join us or to know more.

This column is contributed by Rosanna Veitch. “I have worked as a counsellor for 30 years, I see clients of all ages and with all forms of emotional distress in my peaceful therapy room at my home.

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FOOD & DRINK

Salmon and Monkfish

Filo Wreath Festive Filo Wreath!

This festive wreath makes a great alternative to traditional roast turkey and can be prepared in advance the night before.

Ingredients: Sunflower oil, for greasing 100g butter, melted 270g pack filo pastry, thawed if frozen 450g salmon fillet, skinned and diced 450g monkfish fillet, skinned and diced 225g cooked peeled tiger prawns 2 tbsp lemon juice 3 tbsp chopped fresh dill Salt and freshly ground black pepper Lemon wedges and dill sprigs, to garnish

Serves 6 Ready in 1 hr 30 mins, plus chilling time Tip: Filo pastry sheets can vary in size so simply cut to fit. Don’t worry if they tear, just place another piece of buttered pastry on top to cover the tear.

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1. Use the sunflower oil to grease a 1.2 litre capacity ring mould, then line the mould with cling film.

2. Brush the sheets of pastry one by one with melted butter and use nearly all of them to line the ring mould. Overlap the pastry sheets slightly as you go and repeat the layers 3-4 times. Leave the excess pastry to drape over the side of the mould.

3. Mix the salmon, monkfish and prawns in a large bowl and stir in the lemon juice and chopped dill. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

4. Spoon the fish mixture into the pastry-lined mould, pressing down gently. Fold the excess pastry in over the filling and top with more buttered sheets of pastry, cutting them to fit and completely cover the filling. Stamp small star shapes out of any remaining sheets of buttered pastry and place on a plate.

5. Cover the ring mould and the plate with cling film and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour (or overnight). Carefully invert the ring mould onto a large baking sheet and then remove the mould and the cling film. Re-melt any remaining butter and brush all over the pastry.

6. Bake in a preheated oven at 190C/fan 170C/Gas Mark 5 for 40-45 minutes until the pastry is crisp and golden. Bake the pastry stars on a separate baking sheet for 5 minutes until golden.

7. Allow the wreath to stand for 5 minutes then transfer to a serving platter and decorate with the pastry stars. Garnish with lemon wedges and dill sprigs.

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WALK

When you want to get away from it all, there is nothing better than to head for the hills.

And the glorious thing about living in this area is that the Pentlands are on your doorstep. The question then is which of the many walks to take. I have done a fair few of them since living here, from easy walks with a buggy to something a little tougher but still suitable for children and, when I am escaping the children, something really energetic.

With the hills so close to home, during the shorter winter months a fairly long and challenging walk can be managed without a long car journey using up the precious daylight. So if you’re feeling the need for some peace and quiet, some energetic walking and some fabulous views, why not try the Flotterstone circular walk? It’s a pretty challenging route encompassing the highest and finest of the Pentland hills including Turnhouse Hill, Carnethy Hill, Scald Law, East Kip and West Kip.

• Walk Distance = 18km • Time = 6 hrs for the full circular (as described)

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The walk begins at the Flotterstone car park (just off the A702) at the Flotterstone Inn. There is wee building on the far side of the carpark which used to be the Visitor Centre and is now a cafe serving very fine coffees and food, so you have a couple of options for refreshments after the walk!

Follow the path from the cafe for around 500m until you see the green signpost to Scald Law on the left. Follow the track past the trees and Glencorse burn on the left until you come to a gate and then a wooden bridge. Crossing the bridge you are straight onto the path that accesses the hills. The climb to the top of Turnhouse Hill is well marked and fairly steep, and can be rather muddy over the winter. The views back from here are superb and to the right you get a glimpse of Glencorse Reservoir backed by Castlelaw.

At the summit there are incredible 360 degree views - to the north Fife and the Forth Bridges, to the west over the wilder and more remote parts of the Pentland Hills Regional Park and to the south towards Penicuik you can see the site of the Battle of Rullion Green where General Thomas Dalziel defeated 900 Covenanters on 28 November 1666. You are now on the ridge and a grand traverse stretches ahead with superb views off to either side.

The path then descends, losing around 80m down to a bealach (a mountain pass) where the ridge is crossed by a fence. Pass through a gate to begin the ascent to Carnethy Hill - the second highest of the Pentlands. The summit is marked by a cairn and is a wonderful viewpoint for all directions, both ahead to Scald Law with the Kips to its right and back towards Edinburgh. From here you can also see the narrow valley track that leads north west towards Bavelaw and Balerno.

Once you have rested and enjoyed the views, continue on the ridge path, thankfully downhill, towards another bealach. An old right of way crosses the ridge here, known as the Kirk Road.

If you were to go left you would come down to a layby on the A702, but the route to the right will take you to the top end of Loganlea Reservoir.

If you have the energy, however, you’ll want to continue along the ridge first to take in Scald Law, the highest of the Pentlands, before coming back to the Kirk Road. The top is marked by a trig point and the views fantastic once more. At this point you could extend your walk further by heading over what are known as the Kips and following the track to the Threipmuir Reservoir and into Balerno.

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If that really does seem a step too far (and it certainly was for me), then you can make your way back to the Kirk Road and follow the track down to the Loganlea Reservoir - one of several in the Pentlands that supplies Edinburgh with drinking water. You pass through a gap in the fence and pick up the track that runs along by the reservoir, which soon becomes a tarred road running alongside the Logan burn. Next you reach the Glencorse Reservoir where the road passes a line of Scots pines. It then leads all the way back to the start at Flotterstone. An alternative is to take a signed path and track on the right after the reservoir that leads back via the old filter beds.

Back where you started you can now collect a rather excellent coffee at the Pentland Hills Cafe Express, safe in the knowledge that you have earned it.

The cafe is open all winter daily except Tuesdays and Wednesdays; check opening hours on their facebook page “Pentland Hills Cafe Express.”

The walk feature is written by Karen Murray.

Karen is passionate about walking in the great outdoors having been brought up to love walking by her Father (still hillwalking in his 80s).

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WHAT’S ON

SUNDAY 3RD DECEMBER Oxgangs Christmas Fayre - Oxgangs Neighbourhood Centre, 2pm-4pm. See page 42 for details SUNDAY 3RD DECEMBER Advent Carol Service - St Cuthbert’s Episcopal Church, Colinton, 6pm-7pm SATURDAY 9TH DECEMBER Currie Christmas Fair - From 6pm in the Community Centre. Santa’s grotto, children’s entertainer, bouncy castle, raffle, prize for the best dressed Christmas elves (boy and girl), community choir, High School orchestra, festive stalls.

SUNDAY 10TH DECEMBER St Mungo’s Family Christmas event - Balerno High School 10.20am, a free events for families with under 5s (older siblings welcome). The search for the Christmas superhero.

SUNDAY 10TH DECEMBER St Mungo’s Carol Service - Balerno High School, 4pm service with children’s events, and 7pm service THURSDAY 14TH DECEMBER Christmas on the Corner - The Dell Room, Colinton Parish Church, 6.30-8.30pm. Featuring the Alpaca Parade 6.30pm from Dell Road. Live music, Santa’s Grotto and Post Box, mulled wine and mince pies, tombola, carol singing.

MONDAY 18TH DECEMBER Cool Creatures - Oxgangs Library, 343 Oxgangs Rd N 6pm – 7pm. Meet live Cool Creatures in this live animal handling event for children aged 4 - 11 years.

Rats, bearded dragons and more magical creatures.

Not suitable for children under the age of 4. Booking is essential - please phone the library on 0131 529 5549 FRIDAY 22ND DECEMBER Marie Curie Big Christmas Bag Pack - At M&S The Gyle. Volunteers needed for a couple of ours to help raise money for care for people living with a terminal illness in Edinburgh and the Lothians. See page 16 for detail.

SUNDAY 24TH DECEMBER Pyjama / Christingle Service - Christmas Eve 5.30pm for 6.30pm “Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse……” Does this sound like your house on Christmas Eve? Mine neither. If you want to start your celebrations with some peace, dress the children up in their onesies, jammies etc and head for the Gibson Craig Halls for the Pyjama Service at 6.30pm. Come a little earlier at 5.30pm and they can make their own Christingle then spend some quiet time doing some Christmas crafts and puzzles before the service starts.

Then hear again the wonderful story of Jesus’ birth accompanied by lots of singing. Afterwards join us for some refreshments before heading homewards. Do join us. It’s great fun. Oh and you don’t have to have a child with you. Hosted by Currie Kirk.

SATURDAY 27TH JANUARY Look-a-like Owls: Hedwig and Pigwidgeon - Currie Library, 210 Lanark Rd W, Currie 12pm – 1pm. Two owls from the Scottish Owl Centre will visit our libraries, there will be a talk on these magnificent creatures and then a group photo. Booking is essential - please phone the library on 0131 529 5609

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USEFUL INFORMATION

POST OFFICES & LIBRARIES Colinton Post Office - 0131 441 1003 - www.postoffice.co.uk Opening Times: Mon-Fri 9am - 5.30pm, Sat 9am - 12.30pm 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 – 1-5pm - 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-amentity.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 - 08454 24 24 24 - www.nhs24.com

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

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CLUBS & CLASSES

SPORTS, HOBBIES, LEARNING, SUPPORT GROUPS & MORE FRIENDLY BRIDGE Colinton Cottage Homes - Every Tuesday 2pm-4pm.

Contact Ken McLeod, 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). Contact 0131 477 9494 or email stableroom@hotmail.co.uk STABLE ROOM & TODDLER GROUPS Colinton Parish Church, Dell Road - Thurs 9.30am - 11.30am (term time). Contact: Sarah Yule on 07850 195334. Please phone before coming as we operate a waiting list.

PROGRESS FITNESS Classes in Colinton & Juniper Green. Classes include: Zumba, Zumba Step, Zumba - Gold, Total Body Conditioning, Yoga & Fitness Yoga. £5 per class or 10 for only £40.00! For full details go to www. progressfitness.co.uk COMPLIMENTARY 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 Yoga 6.35pm & Fitness Pilates 7.30pm. 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. Email: membership@ colintongardens.org.uk 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 - Meet at the Church at 7.30 pm on 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month from October to March to encourage men and women in their faith while hearing interesting talks and finishing with a chat over a cup of tea/coffee. First meeting on 3rd October – Canine Carers. Everyone most welcome.

For more information please see Church website www. craiglockhartchurch.org WANT TO INCLUDE YOUR CLUB HERE? EMAIL: EDITOR@KONECTDIRECTORY.CO.UK

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 www.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 www.go-get.co.uk or www.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 This local community group meets 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. £20 membership. 1st meeting 11th September: ‘Sweetie Night’ All welcome.

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

ACCESSORIES My Handbag Heaven 48 AERIALS Douglas S. Mackay 27 APPLIANCE REPAIR Appliances of Edinburgh 12 ARCHITECT A. Ross Architects 19 BATHROOMS Splash Bathrooms 8 BLINDS Blind Design 12 Portobello Blinds 13 BOWLING CLUB Corn Exchange - World of Bowling 1 (Front Cover) BUILDER Almond Building Company 22 JM Builders 32 CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING C and W Cleaning Services 37 James Burnett Carpet Cleaning 5 CHILDREN’S NURSERY Colinton Private Nursery 10 CHIMNEY SWEEP Fireplaces Stoves and Flues 8 CHIROPODY/PODIATRY Colinton Chiropody 30 CLEANING SERVICES Cleaning and Maintenance 20 Fiona’s House Cleaning 40 Urban Assistants 39 COMPUTER SERVICES Capital PC Repairs 27 COUNSELLING Rosanna Veitch 28 CURTAINS & BLINDS James Erskine Interiors 12 DENTIST Artis Dental and Implant Studio 30 Lothian Dental Laboratory 6 Seven Hills Dental Practice 25 Goansmile 10 DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIR Double Gazing Doctor 27 Double Glazing Repairs 32 ELECTRICIAN Bry-Ter Electrical Ltd 17 MT Electrical 22 Spark Electrical Solutions 18 ESTATE AGENT Aberdein Considine 24 FINANCIAL SERVICES Torphin Associates 2 FOOD & GROCERIES Olive Deli and Post 5 GARDEN & LANDSCAPING Evergreen Balerno 21 Greenspace Landscapes 20

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HAIRDRESSER Colinton Hair Design 30 Susan Vyse (Mobile) 28 HANDYMAN We Can Do It 5 HEALTHCARE Hear-Here 28 HEATING SERVICES Geoff Lennie 18 Mech A Tech 6 Scott Findlay 17 Smart Heating Edinburgh 32 HOTEL Courtyard Marriott 6 IT SUPPORT We Can Do It 5 JOINER SMC Joinery 19 Domestic Joinery and Maint. Ser. 4 KITCHENS Ian Merriman 14 LEAFLET DELIVERY The Leaflet Lady 47 MOBILITY Ableworld 31 MOTORHOME (HIRE/SALE) Motorhome Hire Scotland 29 MSP/MP Gordon MacDonald MSP 6 OFFICE TO LET Gilchrist Property 5 OVEN CLEANER Ovensmartz Oven Cleaning 37 The Clean Team 37 PAINTER/DECORATOR Gerry Aitken 20 Heritage Decorators 33 Ian Hodgson & Co Painters 14 MG Decor 22 PAVING Alpine Paving & Driveways 22 Edinburgh Paving Company 20 PET SERVICES Doggie Rambles 41 Walkin ‘n’ Woofin 41 PLASTERING IC Plastering 6 PLUMBING SERVICES Bill Reid 22 Currievale Plumbing 33 Milex Heating 17 Shandon Plumbing 33 PUBLIC HOUSE The Grey Horse 4 The Spylaw Tavern 10 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Cleaning and Maintenance 20 Domestic Joinery and Maint. Ser. 4 RESTAURANT The Grey Horse 4 The Pantry Colinton 7 The Spylaw Tavern 10

ROAD SURFACING J & L Road Surfacing 19 ROOFING Edinburgh Roofing Services 34-35 Fairmile Roofing 15 Thomson Roofing 23 Worlds End Roofing & Building 21 SECURITY SERVICES Circle Security 8 SOFT FURNISHINGS James Erskine Interiors 13 STOVES/WOODBURNERS Fireplaces Stoves and Flues 8 TAXI & PRIVATE HIRE Capital Cars 37 UPHOLSTERER Absolute Upholstery 13 VET ICR Vets 41 WINDOWS Double Glazing Repairs 32

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