Spotlight Magazine - Issue #1

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IN THIS ISSUE: CHRISTMAS 2018 // COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD //

REMEMBRANCE DAY 2018 // AND MORE...

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Following a presentation of harmonious excellence showcasing the combined t The Forth Valley Chorus, The Rolling Hills Chorus and The Gilmerton Singers, for £3.300 was presented to St Columba's Hospice. The fundraiser took place at the Central Hall, Edinburgh,. The three groups came together for the first tim express their gratitude for the excellence of care provided by the Hospice for N who had been closely involved with each of the three choruses. They also wis honour Nick for the many years he has supported and contributed to the develo all three organisations.

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Sadly, Nick died just two weeks after the event. However, he was able to atte concert and it obviously gave him enormous pleasure to hear the choruses per of his own musical arrangements, including his own composition “My Homelan tune of Highland Cathedral.

St Columba's Hospice provides specialist care and support to patients with term conditions and to their families, across Edinburgh and the Lothians. Their aim everyone within the communities access to free care, whoever they are, where are, and whenever they need it. Nick was full of admiration for the work of the and the care he had received. He recently said “My stay in St Columba's Hosp been exceptional and hugely beneficial, both physically and mentally. I arrived but have learned to live with the condition”. fromiscancer to dieWhat Hypnosis

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What’s On at Christmas

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il.com McLean at&ijmclean@hotma Warm Welcomeinformation please contact: District For further 12-13 IanQueensferry Community Council update davidmckerrow@ at David McKerrow Useful Telephone Numbers 24-25 CleanFerry 2018

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Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and Happy New Look!

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elcome to the first issue of Spotlight Magazine - the new face of Local Directory Live!

While we rush around to get this magazine sent off to be printed and delivered, we’d just like to take the time to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

You’ll no doubt have noticed the new look and style of the magazine, we’ll keep improving on this over the coming months. This issue is being delivered one month earlier than usual (just in time for Christmas!), so it has been our busiest time of year; rebranding, redesigning and getting everything ready.

We hope you enjoy the new magazine, and don’t forget, we’re always looking for your feedback and opinions about the magazine, so feel free to let us know your thoughts: hello@spotlight-mag.co.uk Claire & The Team

In this issue, we cover the festivities over the Christmas season and various adverts have great special offers and discounts in the run up to Christmas.

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Special thanks: We are grateful to Alistair Pryde and the team at Words & Pictures for supplying many of the photographs used in this issue. www.wordsandpicturesUK.com

Graeme McKinley Queensferry District Community Council Content for Christmas Events and Queensferry & District Community Council Update content

Claire Cheyne Wildflowers & Pixels Logo and brand design of Spotlight Magazine. www.wildflowersandpixels.co.uk

Community Noticeboard A huge thank you to everyone who has contributed to the community noticeboard!

Keep your stories coming: hello@spotlight-mag.co.uk

David Hutcheson CleanFerry Content for CleanFerry 2018 www.greenferry.org.uk

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Queensferry & District Community Council Update F

irstly we welcome the introduction of the Spotlight Magazine and the potential benefit it brings to the area. Congratulations to Claire and Angus for this initiative.

shape developments within the area and build a true sense of ownership of the town and villages.

Other projects include the long pressed for Queensferry High St refurbishment, with three stages of public consultations held this year and proposals expected to be presented to the community in Jan 2019.

Whilst 2017 saw some great results for the town, much of 2018 has been about groundwork , the fruits from which we expect to see in 2019.

One of the most exciting projects being Youth Talk. Over 500 young members of the community were interviewed over the summer in school and on the street by personnel appointed by City of Edinburgh Council’s Lifelong Learning Services to establish feedback on Queensferry, Dalmeny & Kirkliston facilities for youths. In addition the Youth Talk event held on 14th Sep, well attended by local adults, facility organisers and youths from the High School gave us lots of constructive information. Our Youth Engagement team are working with CEC’s LLS team to turn this data into deliverable outcomes. Communication between youths and the community has clearly been identified at the top of the list for development. Our desire is to engage the young community in helping to 12

The ongoing issues relating to traffic flow displaced by the opening of the Queensferry Crossing and unsafe crossings in the town are still in discussion. The results from the CEC traffic study conducted by local firm, Arup, are currently being interpreted.

We are scheduled to have constructive discussions with CEC and Transport Scotland to seek delivered solutions.

A report on the cruise liner visits’ impact on the town and the experience for visitors, residents, businesses and organisers was compiled and presented to CEC as early as June after the initial few liner visits of the season. A number of recommendations, both long and short term, were given by QDCC but disappointingly none were adopted over the remainder of the season de-

spite our requests. We have, however, been given an assurance that changes will be made prior to the 2019 liner season.

We continue to develop Visit Queensferry, supported by a few local businesses, to promote the beauty of the town to the world. This enables us to share some of the fantastic photographs of the town and its offer far and wide through various traveller forums.

Work continues on the proposals for the Ferrymuir Community Facility investment. Some of the local businesses have formed a Business Association to make representation of their ongoing interests. These are just some of the key points from this year.

If you believe you can help bring about positive change for the area then please come along to one of our monthly meetings and speak to us. You can put as much time and effort in as you wish, the drive really comes from within each of us to achieve results for the area. Things very rarely ever change through social media comment, phone call, email or even a chat with whomever. It more often than not takes tenacity and resilience, building a case, negotiating, adapting and following through to conclusion. More info: http://queensferrycommunitycouncil.co.uk/

The Voluntary Sector in Queensferry Queensferry is blessed with a number of self start groups of volunteers; they are the unsung heroes of the town.

Few will know their names or faces; you will not see them complaining on social media or in the pub but you may see them with the sleeves rolled up

or around the town dealing with what they can sort between themselves.

They are a different breed where blame and complaint is of no value or interest to them; they own the issue regardless of cause and make progress without any expectation of support.

Groups such as CleanFerry, GreenFerry, Friends of Ferryglen, Queensferry Care, Scouts, community council, Rotary Club, Ferry Fair, Christmas in Queensferry ... to name a few, all welcome volunteers with various skills from just another pair of hands to befrienders, gardeners, tradespersons, leaders, negotiators, etc. Many require fundraisers to help draw in the capital required to deliver, this can be event organisers, sponsorship negotiators or administrators to apply for various grants and funding sources. There is also much cross collaboration between the groups. They all have a presence online, so search and contact if you think you may be one of those who can support them.

Alternatively contact Queensferry & District Community Council who will be happy to advise.

On the subject of volunteering there may be an exciting opportunity coming up to become involved in activities and projects to support the local community through Rotary. The local members are in the process of looking at the possibility of establishing a new “alternative� club which is aimed to suit the busy lives that many people now live . This option strips away a lot of the formality associated with Rotary so folks can meet as frequently as they wish and in locations that best suits the members. If you are interested in getting more information please contact Graham Leith at gjleith@btinternet.com 13

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What’s On Christmas 2018 South Queensferry

Thursday 6 December - Late night shopping in South Queensferry Friday 7 December - Echline Primary School Christmas Fair 1:30pm-3:30pm Friday 7 December - Queensferry Primary School Christmas Fair 6pm-8pm Saturday 8 December - Dalmeny Church Christmas Fair, 10am-4pm Church Hall. Craft, stalls, raffles, refreshments and unique hand crafted gifts.

Friday 14 December - Ferry Blend Choir Christmas Concert, 7.30-9.30pm with Queensferry Community Brass Band, Queensferry High School Saturday 15 December 2018 Queensferry Community Brass Band 11am-3pm Carol playing, Tesco, South Queensferry Tuesday 1 January 2019 - Loony Dook 12:30pm *All info correct at time of print but subject to change. Please check online for updates and additional events. http://www.christmasinqueensferry.org/programme.html

The Rotary Club of South Queensferry Santa’s Sleigh Christmas schedule Saturday 8 December - Craigie’s Farm 10am - 4pm.

Sunday 9 December - New Hopetoun Gardens 10am - 4pm.

Thursday 13 December – 5pm: Dalmeny, Ashburnham, etc.

Friday 14 December – 5pm: Rosebery Avenue, etc.

Saturday 15 December – Static visit to Scotmid at The Loan 10am-4pm.

4pm: Scotstoun, High Street, etc.

Sunday 16 December – Static visit to Tesco 10am-4pm. 4pm: around Echline.

Monday 17 December – 5pm: Society Road, Springfield, etc.

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Full details of the tours will appear on https:// www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/homepage.php?ClubID=112. This will also have a link to a Santa Sleigh tracker.

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Sunday 16 December - Christmas Carol Service, 6:30pm – 8pm

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Monday 24 December - Santa’s Sleigh Ride around all the Streets in Kirkliston View times at http://kirklistoncc.btck.co.uk

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Sunday 9 December - 10.15am and 11.30am.

Thursday 13 December - 7.00pm Service of Commemoration for the Bereaved.

Friday 14 December - 9.30am 11.20am Little Coffee Stop - Christmas Party.

Sunday 16 December - 11.30am - Nativity Service.

Tuesday 18 December - 2.30pm Sheltered Housing Carol Service.

Thursday 20 December - 9.15am - (P1-P4) Kirkliston Primary School Service.

Thursday 20 December - 10.30am - (P5-P7) Kirkliston Primary School Service.

Sunday 23 December - Services 10.15am and 11.30am.

Monday 24 December - 6.30pm Kirkliston Churches Together.

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Tuesday 25 December - 10.15am only - Christmas morning Service.

Sunday 30 December - 10.15am only Service.

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CLEANFERRY 2018

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ongratulations to all our (26) dedicated vol-

2016 total bag haul for 9 months 770

unteers who have spent countless hours over

2017 total bag haul

the last 10 months ensuring that CleanFerry

2018 total bag haul for 10 months 1310

continues to live up to their promise to reduce the

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*next year our litter haul will reach an amazing total

amount of litter and waste in South Queensferry and

of 4,000 bags

improve the local environment.

TAKING THE ISSUE OF LITTER INTO THE CLASSROOM

CleanFerry numbers continue to rise...it is amazing that we are still managing to recruit new volunteers

Key points for discussion with the school children:

and this year we are delighted to welcome Marianne,

Effects of litter and damage to the environment,

Emma, Claire, Ernie, Susan & Nigel into the team, this represents an astonishing 28% increase for 2018.

animals and marine life.

This year has been another bumper year for the

Why do people drop litter and what can we do to

amount of litter and waste cleared from our streets,

reduce litter?

woodlands, parks and beaches helping to put nature

Over the past few years our small team of Neil

back in control of our Eco system. Our volunteers

McKinlay (Friends of Ferry Glen) David McGuinness

are always on the lookout for waste materials and fly

& David Hutcheson (CleanFerry) have completed

tipping that sometimes can have a bigger impact on

litter awareness sessions to the local Cub Group, Pri-

the local environment.

mary Schools and ‘litter it’s a messy business’ mini

How long does this contamination last?

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• The children at St. Margaret’s P.S. also had the opportunity to join Friends of Ferry Glen on a Monday morning routine litter pick.

• As part of the Clean up Scotland 2018 ‘Spring Clean’ initiative, the Cubs joined forces with CleanFerry to remove any litter and hazardous waste from a few of our local beaches.

• Our CleanFerry team recently welcomed assistance from a few High School S6 volunteers to complete a total clean of the Hawes Pier beach and pathway towards Long Craig gate. We were impressed with the overall behaviour of the S6 students, showing an eagerness to help and get the job done.

2018 / 19 Neil, David and I look forward to continuing our support with Queensferry & Dalmeny Primary Schools in line with their Eco-Schools Programme.

CLEANFERRY 2018 HIGHLIGHTS • One of our most dedicated volunteers Vic Joyce received special recognition from the Rotary Club of South Queensferry for his dedication over the last 10 years with maintaining our local environment.

• CleanFerry benefits greatly with regular coverage on our Facebook page and we are indebted to Graeme McKinley for all the work he does to share our success with other local Facebook groups.

• In June this year CleanFerry and the Hopetoun House Ranger team responded to the Marine Conservation Society’s communication with their ‘Big Beach Clean’ event with mustering up a large team to tackle Society Point, Whitehouse Bay, New Halls Road Promenade and Hawes Pier beaches with surprising results. Over the last 11 months both our groups have made a considerable improvement to our local coastline from Society Point by Hopetoun House East Lodge to Whitehouse Bay within the Dalmeny Estate and the many beaches along our coastline are now in a good state of cleanliness.

EDINBURGH COUNCIL TASK FORCE Our local Council Task Force at Burgess Road deserve a special mention for their outstanding support to CleanFerry, when the Supervisors Rab or John are contacted nothing is a problem to them and our litter and waste pile is collected that day by their hard working team.

Love the land, lose the litter David CleanFerry Leader

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Can you help with our dementia research?

We are looking for healthy volunteers aged 60+ to help with our research at Heriot-Watt University. Our study is looking at how memory changes normally as we grow older and how this differs in people with dementia.

Volunteering would involve a 3-hour visit to Heriot-Watt University to complete some memory tests. Travel expenses will be reimbursed.

If you’d like to help with this research, please contact us and quote ‘memory lab research’

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The linked Parishes of Queensferry and Dalmeny wish you a very happy Christmas and warmly invite you to our special services over the festive season

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Remembrance Day 2018

large crowd gathered on the High Street in South Queensferry on 11 November to mark the 100th anniversary of the signing of the armistice, that signalled the end of the First World War in 1918.

Among the highlights of this year’s event was a poppy curtain, which hung from the wall at the steps of Rosebery Hall, and was supplied by the Queensferry History Group. The colourful display provided a fitting setting for the morning’s proceedings.

A procession, led by a piper, comprising representatives of many local groups and ex servicemen and women made its way from the high street car park to the clock tower at Rosebery Hall. Local residents observed from the pavements.

Local church leaders, led by Rev David Cameron gave reading of poetry and the last post was played. At 11am exactly, a minutes silence was observed by everyone in attendance.

Wreaths were laid at the steps of the remembrance plaque by representatives of local groups.

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Kirkliston Community Centre P RO G R A M M E Monday

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10.00 - 17.00 Soft Play

10.30 - 11.30 Zumba Gold

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11.30 - 17:00 Soft Play

18.00 - 19.00 Kick Boxing (8 - 11yrs, adult)

12.00 - 12.45 Mini Flicks (3 – 5yrs)

18.30 - 19.45 Brownies (girls 7-10)

12.50 - 13.35 Mini Flicks (3 – 5yrs)

20.00 - 21.00 Cheesetown Ukulele

14.00 - 15.00 Ladies Exercise

20.00 - 21.00 Ladies Samba Drumming

15.30 - 18.00 JHM Dance 18.00 - 18.45 Tae Kwon Do (children)

Friday

18.45 - 19.30 Tae Kwon Do (children)

11.00 - 12.00 Yoga

19.00 - 20.00 Ladies’ Club (Oct - Feb)

13.30 - 15.15 Music Group (P5-7)

We are now able to run events at weekends: birthday parties, meetings and possibly some oneoff clubs. Please contact the centre for more information.

Tuesday 10.00 - 17.00 Soft Play 11.00 - 12.00 Enjoy - A - Ball (3 - 5yrs) 12.00 - 13.00 Enjoy - A - Ball (3 - 5yrs) 19.00 - 20.00 Badminton (Adult) 19.00 - 21.00 S W I (Sep - May)

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14.00 - 16.00 Carpet Bowls 16.15 - 17.15 Karate for Kids (6 - 11yrs) 19.00 - 21.00 Senior Youth Club (S1+)

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Community Carol Singing in Hawthorn Bank Walled Garden Come and sing your favourite carols by candlelight in your new community garden at Hawthorn Bank.

F R I DAY 2 1 S T D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 8 6:30PM Supported by The Ferry Blend Choir Please bring any form of battery operated light, such as candles, torches or lanterns.

Song sheets will be provided.

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They Got Together for Nick F

Sadly, Nick died just two weeks after the event. However, he was able to They Got Together for Nick attend the concert and it obviously gave him enormous pleasure to hear the choruses perform many of his own Following a presentation of harmonious excellence showcasing the combined talents of musical arrangements, including hisa cheque The Forth Valley Chorus, The Rolling Hills Chorus and The Gilmerton Singers, own composition “My Homeland” set on to 20 Oc for £3.300 was presented to St Columba's Hospice.

The fundraiser took place the tune of Highland Cathedral. at the Central Hall, Edinburgh,. The three groups came together for the first time to

express their gratitude for the excellence of care provided Hospice by the Hospice Nick Hayes St Columba’s providesfor specialwho had been closely involved with each of the choruses.

They also with wished to ist three care and support to patients honour Nick for the many years he has supported andconditions contributed totothe development of terminal and their families, across Edinburgh and the Lothians. all three organisations.

ollowing a presentation of harTheir aim is to give everyone within monious excellence showcasing the communities to free Sadly, Nick died just two weeks after the event.

However, heaccess was able to care, attend the the combined talents of The Forth whoever they are, wherever they are, concert andChorus, it obviously gave him Valley The Rolling Hillsenormous Chorus pleasure to hear the choruses perform many and whenever they need it.

Nick was of hisand ownThe musical arrangements, including his own composition “My Homeland” set to th Gilmerton Singers, a cheque full of admiration for the work of the forHighland £3.300 was presented to St Columtune of Cathedral.

Hospice and the care he had received. ba’s Hospice. The fundraiser took place He recently said “My stay in St Columon 20 OctHospice at the Central Hall,specialist EdinSt Columba's provides care and support patients with terminal ba’s Hospice hastobeen exceptional and burgh.and Theto three came together conditions theirgroups families, across Edinburgh and the Lothians.

Their aimand is to give hugely beneficial, both physically for the first time to express their grati-to free care, whoever they are, wherever they everyone within the communities access mentally. I arrived expecting to die tude for the excellence of care provided cancer butfor have tothe liveHospice are, and whenever they need it. Nick was fullfrom of admiration thelearned work of by the Hospice for Nick Hayes who with thestay condition”. and the care he had received.

He recently said “My in St Columba's Hospice has had been closely involved with each of been the exceptional and hugely beneficial, both physically and mentally.

I arrived expecting three choruses. They also wished For further information please contact: to dietofrom cancer learned live with the condition”. honour Nickbut for have the many yearstohe Ian McLean at ijmclean@hotmail.com has supported and contributed to the David McKerrow at development of all three organisations. davidmckerrow@sky.com

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Seeking Motivated Locals The beating heart of any small town or village is always the community centre as it provides a safe space for everyone in the local area to access services, attend meetings and groups, and stay connected with each other.

Kirkliston Community Centre Association is made up of local volunteers, who come from and know Kirkliston well. This means they understand what is needed in the community and what events and groups will be attractive for local people. They believe in creating an environment that is welcoming, and inclusive for everyone who lives in the area but that also fills a need locally for interesting, diverse events.

The Kirkliston Community Centre Management Committee works in partnership with Community Learning and Development to get funding for not just local clubs but also organised music events and band nights to attract visitors to the centre and raise funds for the local community.

Creativity First We are always looking for new people with interesting ideas to join us at our monthly meetings. Whether you are a fashion designer who wants a venue for a fashion show, or have a plan of

creating computer lessons for absolute beginners, we are always interested in speaking to creative people with a vision for what the community really needs. If you want to start a teen disco or foreign language classes, a book club or even a historical society, why not share your skills and ideas with other people, alternatively, it may be that you just want to give something back to the community and can afford a few hours a month, Kirkliston Community Centre has no age limit; we want volunteers from 16-100! Regardless of your age, sex, cultural background and religion, this is YOUR centre, so come and help us create something exciting here.

Help Create the Community You Want to See So if you want to make a difference in Kirkliston or have some great ideas for the town, why not join us. If you think the community needs something new, or know someone with an interesting project that needs supporting, contact us, we would love to hear from you. All it takes is a couple of hours a month to really make a difference in your local community. Drop us an email at info@kirklistoncommunitycentre.org

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