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CONTENTS Motoring - Hybrids ......................................... 6 Gardening - Wonderful Window Boxes........... 8 Travel - Luxembourg...................................... 10 Better Health - Men and Mental Health ...... 12 Life Begins - Meditation.................................14 Bake - Salted Caramel Chocolate Tarts ......... 16 History - Suffrage ......................................... 20 Community News.................................... 22-23 Local Orienteering .........................................24 Quick Crossword (Sols p34).......................... 28 Technology - New Term................................. 30 Bake -Doughnuts........................................... 32 Index of Advertisers...................................... 34
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OCTOBER 2018 issue of Murrays Directory.
elcome to the the
I trust you all had a fabulous summer this year. What a treat it was to have such extended
sunshine. The flowers, plants, bees and wildlife
enjoyed it as much as us, all blooming and having making the most of flowery feasts.
As we enter into the beginning of Autumn some of our businesses return to offer home services
that will help you begin to prepare for the cooler months ahead.
Thanks to those of you who have rung in with community news. It’s wonderful to hear
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Motoring History’s Most Famous Hybrids Hybrids have been around since just after the Big Bang, and since then matter has been combining into hybrids – at first to form atoms, then elements and compounds and the building blocks of life. Hybrids are all around us, and even inside us – humans are 60 per cent water, itself a hybrid. Some hybrids have even changed the world…
CENTAUR These half-human, half-horse hybrids were dreamed up by the Ancient Greeks, probably as a reaction to their first encounters with nomads on horseback.
PIZZLY BEAR Found in zoos since the Eighties, this cross between polar bears and grizzlies was found in the wild in 2006, with DNA tests confirming it was a hybrid: white like a polar bear but with a grizzly’s face, along with brown paws and big claws.
TOYOTA PRIUS It’s over 20 years since Toyota launched the Prius, the world’s 6
first mass-produced hybrid vehicle and one of the most important cars of all time. When it first came along, few thought that – one day – even supercars would be fuelled by a mixture of petrol and batteries. The Prius, now in its fourth generation, has sold over four million units.
BLOODHOUND SSC The Bloodhound SSC, the 1,000mph car, combines a jet engine with a cluster of rockets. In all, it has about 135,000 thrust horsepower, more than eight times the power of all the cars on the F1 grid combined. It will need 40 litres of rocket oxidiser for every second of its top speed run in South Africa next year.
WATER At 1,260 trillion million litres, water is the world’s most abundant compound (a chemical hybrid of two or more elements). Only 2.5% of this is fresh water, and in a 100-year period, a single water molecule spends 98 years in the sea, 20 months as ice, about two weeks in lakes and rivers, and less than a week in the atmosphere. CHIMERA EMBRYO In genetics, a chimera is a hybrid organism with cells from two different species, such as pigs and people. It’s controversial, but edited animal embryos can be used to host human organs for vital transplant operations, rather than having to wait for a donor. PUGGLE The Puggle – designed to fit in a handbag – is the comedy hybrid of a Beagle and a Pug.
Other designer dogs include labradoodles, horgis, cockapoos and schnoodles.
TREE OF 40 FRUIT The Tree of 40 Fruit is an arboreal artwork created by American art professor Sam Van Aken, who grafts buds from various fruit trees onto a single ‘stock’ tree. The tree grows branches from its different donors, each bearing a unique fruit, including peaches, plums, apricots, nectarines and cherries.
LEXUS LS500h Soon every car will feature hybrid or electric technology, and already carmakers such as Lexus and Toyota have a hybrid-electric version of almost every model in their showroom. 99 per cent
of Lexus’s UK sales are petrolelectric hybrids, such as the new LS500h, an executive saloon with limousine-like luxury. It has the first multi-stage hybrid system, featuring a 3.5-litre V6 combined with clever electric motors. The best of both worlds? That’s what hybrids are all about.
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Servicing, MOT and Repairs EDINBURGH & LOTHIANS LEADING AUDI, VW, SEAT AND SKODA SPECIALISTS Keith and Alan at AVW are delighted to announce the addition of an MOT Testing station. We can offer the latest in diagnostic equipment backed up with years of technical experience all at a fraction of the cost compared to main dealers. In addition to MOTs and servicing we also offer a great deal on tyres and air conditioning servicing.
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GARDENING Wonderful Window Boxes by Pippa Greenwood
As summer fades into early autumn, it can be sad to see beds, borders, pots and planters look a little worse for wear, so why not treat yourself to some late summer and early autumn colour in a pot, planter or, better still, a window box? With styles ranging from woven willow to classic hardwood and urban chic aluminium, in all sizes and colours, there is plenty of choice – but make sure it will fit easily on to the window sill and won’t be too heavy! Some of my favourites plants to use are hardy Gerberas (these do need a good warm, sunny spot), variegated ivies and the wacky, compact Crassula with fleshy foliage and dusky pink flowers. But take time deciding on the combination that makes YOUR heart sing. Some window boxes have impermeable liners, in which case add an inch or so of horticultural grit or gravel to provide drainage, so if you do overwater (or it rains too much) the excess water will be less likely to sit around the roots and cause the plants to suffer or die. To keep weight to a minimum, use broken up polystyrene from bedding plants or the packaging around household appliances instead of the grit or gravel. A good quality multi-purpose 8
compost is perfect for a temporary planting like this, but if you intend to replace your plants with other hardy, seasonal stunners later in the year, then a 50:50 mixture of a loam-based compost and a multi-purpose one allows for better stability from the weight and texture of the loam, combined with better aeration and drainage from the multi-purpose compost. Fill the window box about half full, gently firming it, but don’t compact it or the plants won’t get their roots down so well. Next, get the plants into position. Trailing plants like variegated ivies should be placed to cascade over the edges of the window box – this looks fantastic and adds to the apparent size of the display without adding significantly to the weight of the container. A larger plant like the Crassula gives a good focal point and flanking gerberas (for example) will add colour. Gently move the plants until you’re happy with how they look, then fill in gaps between the root balls with more compost, firming gently with your fingers to ensure there’s no subsidence
later on. Then water well using a watering can with the rose in place, so imitating rainfall. A stunning window box can be created in under half an hour. Make sure it is secured properly on the window sill – and that you can open the window (or access the box from outside) to keep it adequately watered. The window box will benefit from occasional feeding with high-potash feed and of course will need to be regularly deadheaded! Visit Pippa’s website www. pippagreenwood.com and you’ll find some great gardening items: Nemaslug, green controls for leatherjackets, chafer grubs, ants and greenfly, plus garden plant supports, raised bed kits, EasyTunnels, gardening tools, Grower Frames, signed books and more! Or why not book Pippa for a gardening talk?
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TRAVEL Luxembourg By Solange Hando ‘Expect the unexpected,’ they say, and compact as it is, this is a truly surprising city, looping around its natural and man-made wonders on many different levels. Carved by the deep gorges of the Pétrusse and Alzette rivers, it teeters on the edge of precipitous cliffs, spanned by myriad bridges and viaducts. In this dramatic setting a good place to start is Constitution Square, where above the valley of the Pétrusse the iconic statue of the ‘Golden Lady’ holds out a crown of laurel leaves as a national emblem for pride and peace. Just steps away the mighty Aldolphe bridge towers above the ravine, where the tiny rivulet meanders among flowering trees, pocket-sized allotments, dainty footbridges and deserted trails. Wandering through this lush country-like oasis you can hardly believe you are in the city centre, but back on the top the cathedral beckons, a three-spired pilgrimage site in flamboyant Gothic style with a touch of Renaissance, guarding the tombs of the Grand Ducal family. It’s only a stroll to the Parliament House, the Grand Ducal Palace and the bourgeois dwellings and picturesque lanes of the Old 10
Town, listed by Unesco. There are spacious parks and pleasant town squares, most popular the Place d’Armes surrounded by pedestrian shopping lanes. Named after military parades held under the Sun King, the locals call it ‘the city’s living room’, a place to meet friends on a café terrace, relax under the trees, browse the market stalls or dance on festival days. Along Holy Spirit Street, the square by the same name has some stunning views across the lower town, close to Quirinus, the 11th century chapel with a miraculous spring, and the hidden confluence of the Pétrusse and the lovely Alzette which curls around the eastern edge of the city. There, above the Alzette, the Chemin de la Corniche was described by a local writer as ‘the most beautiful balcony in Europe’ lined with some of the finest aristocratic buildings, following the old ramparts all the way to the Bock, the rocky outcrop where history began in 963. Towers, citadel, gates, fortified bridge, casemates with 23 km of tunnels hewn into the cliffs: lords and masters left their marks over the centuries but today, on the banks of the Alzette, the Lower Grund is the
most enticing district with its quiet lanes, half-timbered houses and at the heart of it all the striking Neumünster Abbey, now turned into a cultural centre. There are some delightful walks along the river, all shimmering reflections as weeping willows whisper below the garden terraces and a mini vineyard. But close to the airport, the Kirchberg plateau is a totally different world, a 21st century celebration dedicated to business, finance, European institutions and art in dazzling architectural styles. Top of the list are the Modern Art Museum (MUDAM) and the Philharmonie Concert Hall which claims three auditoriums. Luxembourg is indeed a city of many faces, the enduring capital of the last Grand Duchy in the world, traditional, vibrant and truly unique.
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Health
By Alison Runham www.alison.runham.co.uk
Men, Mental Health and Suicide Prevention gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people. So how can we help to prevent suicide, both as individuals and a society?
September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among 15-29-year-olds and on the rise worldwide, with nearly 800,000 suicides a year (that’s one every 40 seconds) and around 20 times as many failed attempts.
Suicide Risk Factors Men aged 20-29 and 40-49 are most at risk. A clue to why lies in the Movember Foundation’s conclusion that mental health stigmas and men’s reluctance to discuss and seek help for mental health issues are two major reasons why their life expectancy remains lower than women’s. The biggest risk factor for suicide is a previous suicide attempt. Although suicide is often clearly linked to mental disorders and alcohol abuse, many suicides happen impulsively in moments of crisis: a trauma, relationship break-up, financial problems or chronic pain and illness that suddenly overwhelms us.
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Suicide Prevention • Tackle discrimination, damaging stereotypes and stigmas. Children raised in an environment where people are ridiculed for expressing their sexual orientation or feelings will be scared to express theirs, putting them at higher risk of isolation, depression and suicide. It can be tough to tackle discrimination among family, friends and colleagues, but it’s essential. We must also break down stigmas by treating mental illness as we do physical illness.
• Encourage others (especially men) to express their feelings and seek help with mental health issues, and increase awareness of the dangers of alcohol and its misuse. Suicide is preventable, says The British Psychological Society. “Early identification and effective action can get people the care they need.” Depression and alcohol-related disorders must be identified and treated swiftly. • Pay closer attention to those around us. Many suicide victims reportedly seemed ‘fine’ just days or even hours before ending their lives. We must look out for warning signs and, on a
practical level, remove (as far as possible) the means for attempting suicide from those we fear are at risk. If you are struggling with a crisis or a mental health issue, do get help. It may feel like your pain will never end, but things can get better. In his book Reasons to Stay Alive, depression sufferer and bestselling author Matt Haig reminds us that depression may seem vast, but it’s always smaller than us. “It operates within you; you do not operate within it. It may be a dark cloud passing across the sky, but… you are the sky.
“You were there before it. And the cloud can’t exist without the sky, but the sky can exist without the cloud.” Useful Info
Samaritans: www.samaritans. org call 116 123, open 24/7 every day Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) – for men www. thecalmzone.net 0800 58 58 58 open 5pm - midnight every day
Matt Haig, Reasons to Stay Alive, Canongate Books. Many people who have suffered depression and/or contemplated suicide credit this book for helping them through crises.
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Life Begins Meditation: marvellous medicine or new age fad?
“I always say I haven’t slept since 1993,” declared 67-year-old actor Sherrie Hewson on the reality TV programme, 100 Years Younger in 21 Days, which aired earlier this year. Sherrie was taking part in an experiment conducted for ITV television by Professor Ian Philp, an expert who advises the World Health Organisation on age-related health matters. When her sleep patterns were analysed, the data confirmed that she woke at regular intervals throughout the night. Although Sherrie’s participation in the TV show involved weeks of healthy eating and exercise, her sleep pattern changed very little during the course of the experiment. She was only able to enjoy her first good night’s sleep after her first successful attempt at meditation. Sherrie isn’t alone. Twenty two per cent of Britons experience interrupted sleep, often caused by anxiety or depression. In the short term this can negatively affect mood and memory and in the long term it can lead to more serious health problems.
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encourages people to take charge of their own emotions, and over time this has been shown to result in permanent changes to neural pathways in the brain. When the University of Pittsburgh in America carried out research into the effects of meditation, MRI scans revealed that the amygdala – the brain’s ‘fight or flight’ centre, linked to fear and emotion – appeared to shrink over time, while the prefrontal cortex (associated with concentration, awareness and decision-making) became thicker. Improving concentration Meditation aids concentration by encouraging you to turn off unwanted or distracting thoughts. In an observation exercise for meditators and nonmeditators designed by Italian neuroscientist Giuseppe Pagnoni, the meditators significantly outperformed in the test results. You can learn to control your thoughts during meditation by taking action when your mind starts to wander. The technique involves simply acknowledging the distraction and turning back to your main focus as soon as possible. Taming your emotions In a recent study published in the journal Consciousness and Cognition, meditators and nonmeditators were asked to think about an experience that made them angry. While meditators
were almost unaffected when they focused on the experience, non-meditators’ found their breathing, heart rate and blood pressure increased. However, after just 20 minutes of meditation the non-meditators had a much calmer response to the same thoughts. Reducing stress, inducing sleep In the programme 100 Years Younger in 21 days, Professor Philp suggests that meditation can extend life expectancy by promoting better sleep. A 2015 study of forty nine middleaged and older adults who had difficulty sleeping revealed that mindfulness meditation – which encourages subjects to beat stress by focusing on moment-bymoment experiences, thoughts and emotions – was found to be particularly effective. Like many older adults, Sherrie Hewson believed that meditation wasn’t for her, but once she understood its effects, she experienced something of a revelation. The practice of meditation won’t suit everyone, but as medical science discovers more and more potential health benefits, anyone who experiences stress, sleeplessness or negative emotions on a regular basis would be well advised to give it a try. By Kate McLelland
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Sweet Recipe Makes 6 Ready in 1 hour, plus cooling and chilling time
Salted Caramel, Chocolate and Chilli Tartlets
It may sound like an unusual combination but a hint of fiery chilli complements a rich chocolate dessert perfectly. Serve with a spoonful of thick cream or Greek yogurt for a really indulgent dessert.
Ingredients: • Flour, for dusting • 250g ready-made sweet shortcrust pastry • 260g jar salted caramel sauce • 25g unsalted butter • 100g dark chocolate, broken into pieces • 1 small red chilli, deseeded and chopped (see Tip) • Shredded fresh basil leaves, to decorate (optional) • Icing sugar, for dusting
TIP
Blanch the chopped chilli pepper in boiling water for 1 minute, then refresh under cold water and pat dry with kitchen paper. This will remove a little of the fiery heat from the chilli. If you prefer, replace the fresh chopped chilli with a sprinkle of dried chilli flakes.
1. Lightly dust a work surface with flour and roll out the pastry to about 3mm thickness. Use to line six 10cm tartlet tins. Prick the bases with a fork and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/gas mark 6.
2. Line each tartlet tin with a circle of baking paper
and fill with baking beans. Bake blind in the preheated oven for 7-8 minutes. Remove the beans and paper and bake the tarts for a further 4-5 minutes until the pastry is crisp and pale golden. Leave to cool completely, then remove the pastry cases from the tins and place on a board.
3. Divide the salted caramel sauce between the
cold tartlet pastry cases, smoothing the surfaces level with the back of a teaspoon. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
4. Place the butter and chocolate in a heatproof
bowl set over a pan of simmering water and leave until melted. Remove the bowl from the heat and stir the mixture until smooth. Cool for 20 minutes then spread over the salted caramel filling. Chill for 1 hour or until set.
5. To serve, sprinkle the chopped chilli pepper over the set chocolate topping and scatter over the shredded basil (if using). Dust with icing sugar.
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History The History of Suffrage
By Catherine Rose
By 1866 there were nearly 1,500 signatures, including Florence Nightingale, but the petition was out-voted and the whole notion ridiculed.
This year marks the centenary of the first Representation of the People Act. We all know something about Emmeline Pankhurst and her suffragettes but how did a movement that changed the course of history begin? After years of battle by the suffragette movement in which women were routinely arrested, assaulted and even lost their lives, in 1918, legislation was passed giving 8.4 million property-owning women aged over 30 a vote. However, many working-class women continued to be excluded. It wasn’t until 1928, with the second Representation of the People Act, that this right was extended to all women over 21. The story begins in 1865 when The Kensington Society formed a committee to head a petition for the enfranchisement of women, which MP John Stuart Mill, a champion of women’s rights, agreed to present to Parliament. 20
In 1868, the first public meeting to discuss women’s suffrage took place in Manchester. Led by Dr Richard Pankhurst and others, 15-year-old Emmeline Goulder was in the audience. She went on to marry Dr Pankhurst and become the woman who would take suffrage to the next level. By 1903, women had been campaigning peacefully but unsuccessfully for the right to vote in England for 50 years, so Emmeline Pankhurst founded the militant organisation WSPU. A breakaway group from the National Union of Women’s Suffrage Societies, originally founded by Milicent Fawcett to encourage peaceful protest, the WSPU’s motto was ‘Deeds not Words’, which reflected their decision to turn to direct physical confrontation, even if that broke the law, to get their message across. Emmeline encouraged suffragettes to learn jiu jitsu to defend themselves in the inevitable skirmishes that occurred with the police and public. Emmeline Pethick-Lawrence, co-editor of the suffrage magazine Votes for Women, came up with the three colours that went on to define the movement: violet representing loyalty, white purity and green hope.
was in 1905 between Christabel Pankhurst (Emmeline’s eldest daughter) and Annie Kenney with young Liberal politicians Winston Churchill and Sir Edward Grey. The women went to prison. In prison, women who went on hunger strike were force-fed. After a public outcry, Prime Minister Herbert Asquith introduced what became known as the ‘Cat and Mouse Act’. Force-feeding was stopped but at the point when it looked as though the women might die in prison, they were released – with the ‘bonus’ that they were too ill to take part in campaigning and demonstrations. In 1914, the year after suffragette Emily Davison was killed by the King’s horse at the Epsom Derby, World War One broke out. Emmeline decreed that there was to be no more militant activism while women helped with the war effort. The suffragettes had many supporters, including men. 5.4 million working class men also benefitted from the 1918 Representation of the People Act. Before this, men who did not own property were not allowed to vote either.
One of the first confrontations
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Community News for 20,000 descendants in just 5 years! Neutered cats live longer, healthier lives and it is the most humane way to stop unwanted pregnancies.www.cats.org for details of local participating vets.
Do you belong to a community group or run a community activity? Promote it for FREE by emailing karolyne@murraysdirectory.com or ph 07407382722 AGEING WELL WALKING Get healthy! Make new friends! Come for a walk in Inch Park. Ageing Well is a project run by Edinburgh Leisure and funded by NHS Lothian. It’s a health initiaitive that recognises the beniefits of walking for wellbeing and social connection. Walking is one of the best ways to keep body and mind in good health. It’s easy to do, it doesn’t need special skills or equipment, it can be done anywhere and anytime. Plus, if you walk in a group you meet new people and have a chance for a good “blether”, followed by a cuppa and chat at a local cafe. Walks have moved to Portobello Promenade. Meeting Point: Portobello Swim Centre Day: Wednesday Time: 10:30am If you have questions phone the Ageing Well team 0131 458 2183 or e-mail: ageingwell@ EdinburghLeisure.co.uk CATS PROTECTION NEUTERING CAMPAIGN Cats Protection are inviting people with cats who live in the EH postcode area, and who receive certain state benefits or are on a low income to get in touch. One unneutered female cat can be responsible 22
FRIENDS OF SEVEN ACRE PARK If you are interested in caring for your local park, please come and join the Friends Group! We do events throughout the year to help improve the park (i.e. installing bird boxes, planting a wildflower meadow, litter picks etc), and we input into any changes the council want to implement. There is no charge to join us and all are welcome. For more info email Jeni (Chairperson) at friendsof7acrepark@yahoo.co.uk GILMERTON PEOPLE FIRST GROUP We are a group of local people with learning disabilities. We meet once a month, on a Tuesday afternoon, at the Gilmerton Library at 13 Newtoft Street. We meet from 12 until 1.30pm to have a cup of tea, talk about what’s important to us and any issues that we face. We support each other to ‘Let Our Voice be heard’. If you have a learning disability and you want to speak out for yourself, come and give it a try. If you would like to come along, please contact Jo at People First (Scotland): 0131 478 7707. GILMERTON INCH COMMUNITY COUNCIL The Gilmerton Inch Community Council represents the areas of the Inch, Moredun, Fernieside, Ferniehill, Gracemount, Southhouse, Burdiehouse, The Murrays, Gilmerton and Candlemaker’s. The council meets 3rd Monday of the month 6pm-745pm. Send matters to raise and to find out more, email the Chair, Lesley Gibson-Ealesham at ljge87@gmail.com or learn about the work of the council on the website at: http://gilmertoninchcc.org.uk
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GILMERTON SINGERS is the name of a community choir that meets every Friday morning at the Society Hall at Gilmerton Crossroads. It was started around 18 years ago by three ladies who loved singing, with encouragement from the Community Centre management. Our Musical Directory is Moira Morisson and the choir is made up at the moment of 20 women and 2 men.More men would be especially welcome. When the choir was started, one of the aims was to give something to the community and we do this by performing at Care Homes. Community Centres, and local fairs and the like. Singing has been proved to increase health, wellbeing and quality of life. Benefits may include improved breathing, easing depression and keeping memory active. Because we are a small group, rehearsals are relaxed and friendly. Most people, when asked if they would like to join a choir, say ‘I can’t sing’. I’ll bet they sing in the shower, while washing the dishes or just for fun. Well, you don’t have to be a Pavarotti or Maria Callas to be an important part of a singing team. We do not audition prospective members and reading music is not necessary as we learn tunes by ear. If you would like to find out more about us, phone Muriel on 0131 664 1220 or email muriel.connolly@sky.com or call in at the Society Hall any Friday morning from 10am-noon. Hope to see you soon! LIBERTON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL The Council meets at 7 pm on the last Monday of each month except July and December. The date of the next meeting is shown on our home page and the agenda is posted there a week before the meeting, which are held in the Liberton Kirk Halls, Kirk Gate, opposite Liberton Kirk. Everyone is very welcome at all meetings and we have a slot for public questions and comments; in general we would appreciate prior notice of these to our Secretary. See the website at: http://libertondcc.wordpress.com LIBERTON KIRK SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB Liberton Kirk Senior Citizens Club is a lively social club for residents of south east Edinburgh over 65 years. The club meets from the first Thursday in September to the
last Thursday in May. We gather between 2-4pm though most of our members come earlier to meet and chat from 12.30 at Anderson Hall, opposite Liberton Kirk. £2 per person and transport can be booked if needed. A SEAG bus (South of Edinburgh Amentities Group) can pick you up and take you home from the club for an extra £1.50. Any questions or would like to book transport please call Bryan on 0798 500 1183. LITTLE BUTTONS parent and carer toddler group at Ferniehill Evangelical Church, 19 Ferniehill Rd - every Thursday morning during term from 930-11am. Toys, games, crafts, story, singing and snacks with tea & coffee for adult donation of 50p. POST NATAL DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP This is a safe, supportive peer group for mums and dads to meet others struggling with anxiety and depression symptoms and to explore positive ways of managing. Children are welcome. Alternate Fridays 10am-1130am, started 10th October. Valley Park Community Cenre, 37 Southhouse Rd, EH17 8EU. For more information and dates email edinburghpndgroup@gmail.com or call 0131 226 8152.
PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP The newly diagnosed man with
prostate cancer must absorb a lot of information in a short period of time. There comes a point in this process of self-education when there is a need to talk to someone who has been through it all before. If you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer and would like to have support from others who have been through it, call 0131 207 3067 or email elpcsg@gmail.com or look at www.elprostatecancersupport.co.uk for information about group support activities. PURLY QUEENS KNITTING GROUP The Purly Queens are a group of ladies who meet twice a month, the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at Gilmerton Library, Newtoft Street, Gilmerton., from 2.30 - 4.15 p.m. We knit, and crochet for Charity. New members are always welcome, no need to be experienced, we all help each other. Come along, enjoy a natter and a cuppa, and knit for local charities. For information call 0131664 8053.
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LOCAL ORIENTEERING EVENTS Orienteering is an outdoor adventure activity that provides both physical and mental exercise. The aim is to navigate between control points marked on a special map and decide on the best route to get from point to point until you reach the finish. You can go on your own or with others. You can walk, jog or run, whatever suits you. People of all ages are welcome to take part. You don’t need any special equipment, just suitable footwear and clothing which should include leg cover i.e. tracksuit bottoms or similar, bearing in mind it might be a bit muddy! Local clubs, Interlopers(INT) and Edinburgh Southern Orienteering Club (ESOC) will be organising a series of events in Edinburgh on Saturdays throughout the year. These are especially aimed at beginners.
Dates and locations are as follows: 5th May Colinton Dell Interlopers 16th June Bonaly ESOC 7th July Kings Buildings Interlopers 21st July Blackford Hill ESOC 1st September Braidburn Valley Park Interlopers 8th September Lauriston Castle ESOC 6th October Mortonhall Interlopers 13th October Holyrood Park ESOC 17th November Royal HS & Davidsons Mains Park ESOC There will be a series of courses available from complete beginners to those with more experience. Help and assistance will be on hand to tell you what to do. Just turn up between 1.30pm and 2.30pm. (Costs are £3 per child or £6 for adults or family groups). Further details will be available nearer each date at www. interlopersedinburgh.org.uk or www.esoc.org.uk We hope to see you there!
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Faith In Nature Faith In Nature make award winning natural beauty products, they are an ethical, cruelty-free alternative. They use natural essential oils, which make their range smell delicious. They are registered with the Vegan Society and Cruelty Free International. Both of these shampoos are vegan and free from parabens and SLS. Faith in Nature Coconut Shampoo A luxurious shampoo using organic Coconut Oil to give a tropical aroma. Faith in Nature Jojoba Shampoo Natural vitamin E is provided by the wild harvested seaweed and combined with jojoba to give a bright, citrussy aroma. Ecoleaf The Ecoleaf range of cleaning products is derived from plant extracts and is based on biodegradable, sustainable and non-hazardous ingredients. Products contain nothing of animal origin and are all registered with the Vegan Society. Made by Suma; an ethical workers cooperative based in Yorkshire, this range is produced in the UK.
Welcome to the Real Foods Tollcross 'Refillery' Want to avoid landfill? Try refill! We’ve launched our new household cleaning product refill service at our Tollcross store. Dubbed ‘The Refillery’ it provides cleaning and household products from Bio-D, Ecover, Ecoleaf and Faith In Nature on tap, all at competitive prices and available in a range of refill sizes from 250ml to 1.5 litres. Intems include: Bio D Bio D’s products are natural and plant-based. They are all 100% vegan, hypoallergenic and environmentally friendly. They are active members of Cruelty Free International and approved by the Vegan Society. Bio D are also registered with ISO14001 which means they are recognised for ‘putting environmental management at the heart of what we do to achieve sustainable success.’ Bio-D Washing Up Liquid This perfume-free biodegradable liquid cuts through grease and burnt-on stains effortlessly, and because it’s concentrated, a little really does go a long way. Bio-D Laundry Liquid Non-biological, concentrated, certified by Allergy UK. It can be used in automatics, twin-tubs and for washing delicate fabrics by hand. Bio-D Fabric Conditioner; Bio-D Antibacterial Hand Wash - Geranium; Bio-D Home & Garden Sanitiser 26
Ecoleaf Washing Up Liquid Effective yet gentle, Ecoleaf washing up liquid is produced from sustainably sourced plant materials and is fully biodegradable Ecoleaf Laundry Liquid; Ecoleaf Fabric Conditioner; Ecoleaf Hand Soap Grapefruit Twist; Ecoleaf Multi Surface Cleaner Ecover Ecover is the world’s largest producer of ecological detergents using plant-based ingredients, they are committed to constantly improving the performance of their products while minimising their impact on the environment. Ecover Washing Up Liquid – Lemon and Aloe Vera With a fresh perfume from Lemon and Aloe Vera plant, this is kind to your skin cleans and degreases efficiently, leaving no residue of unnecessary chemicals left on your dishes. Ecover Laundry Liquid; Ecover Floor Cleaner Our Tollcross store can be found on 8 Brougham Street and we are open 8am until 8pm Monday to Friday, 9am - 6pm on Saturday and 10am -5pm on Sundays. Simply pop in with your own container to start saving money and reducing plastic consumption.
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General Knowledge Crossword Across 1. Insincere talk about religion or morals (4) 3. Determining the total number of (8) 7. Country, capital Quito (7) 9. School of thought (8) 10. Adult male deer (4) 11. Country, capital Lima (4) 13. Tantalise (5) 16. Mrs Simpson, Bart Simpson’s mother (5) 18. Caprine animal (4) 19. Wheel shaft (4) 20. Typewriter lever that changes the case of letters (5,3) 22. Small, square cases of dough with savoury fillings (7)
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NEW TERM TECH Get your child’s next computer for less
Apple device, the first thing to do is to investigate whether your child qualifies for an education discount (www.apple. com/uk-edu/shop/go/education). If you or your child qualify, the discounts can be significant.
From clothes to computers, the cost of sending your offspring to school, college or university seems to increase every day. So how can you be sure you’re not spending more on technology than you need to? The trick is to get the maximum bang for every buck – and sometimes that means avoiding false economies. A cheap laptop may save you a few pounds now, but it might not be able to cope with everything your child needs it to do; for example, a Chromebook laptop may be ultra-cheap but if your child’s going to be using it instead of a TV its small screen isn’t going to be a lot of fun. The sweet spot for budget laptops is around the £300 mark, and if you go much below that you’ll be cutting corners. It’s often a better idea to shop around for a second hand laptop on Gumtree or eBay (if you’re careful: stick to reputable sellers and make sure you follow the buyer protection policy so you’re protected against any shenanigans) – a powerful laptop that’s been well looked after for a year or two may be a better buy than a brand new, super-cheap laptop. That’s particularly true of Apple laptops. The cheapest Apple laptop, the MacBook Air, is currently £949 and isn’t particularly powerful. If you’re considering any 30
Another option is to consider a refurbished Mac. Refurbished computers are computers that have been sold and then returned. Sometimes that’s because of a fault that has since been corrected or because a customer simply changed their mind; sometimes it’s because the laptop was leased to a company and returned after the lease period is up. Whatever the reason, it can’t be sold as new. That can mean good discounts even on fairly new computers.
It’s important to understand the key differences between new and refurbished computers. They ship without faults but may have damaged or missing packaging, and they may have light cosmetic damage on their case. The warranty is much shorter, and any AppleCare insurance you take out will run out on the anniversary of the date the Mac was first sold, not the date you acquired it – so for example you won’t be able to buy AppleCare for a refurbished Mac that’s three years old. As you’d expect, the older the Mac the bigger the discount – and if you’re a confident eBay buyer you can save even more. For example, at the time of writing a reputable eBay seller is offering a refurbished late 2014 MacBook Pro with 13” Retina display for £650. That’s a lot of money, of course. But the current 13” MacBook Pro starts at £1,249 and the refurbished one is good for several years yet.
1.HP Chromebook 11” laptop 2. Apple MacBook Air laptop 3. 2014 Apple MacBook Pro
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Sweet Recipe Doughnuts Makes 16 Ready in 1 hour (plus proving time)
Home-made doughnuts are easier to make than you may think! Serve warm rolled in sugar with chocolate sauce to dip for an extra-special sweet treat. They are best eaten on the day of making.
Ingredients:
• 175ml milk • 25g butter • 350g strong plain flour, plus extra for dusting and kneading • ½ tsp salt • 1½ tsp easy-blend dried yeast • 75g caster sugar • 1 medium egg, beaten • Vegetable oil for deep frying • Chocolate sauce, warmed, for dipping (optional)
TIP
For jam-filled doughnuts, place 3tbsp raspberry jam in a piping bag fitted with a plain nozzle. Insert the tip of a knife into each doughnut and twist to make a hole. Push the tip of the nozzle in the hole and pipe about 1tsp of jam into each doughnut. 32
1. Place the milk and butter in a small saucepan
and heat gently until the butter has melted. Cool for 5 minutes.
2. Sift the flour into a large bowl and stir in the salt, yeast and 25g of the caster sugar. Pour in the milk mixture and beaten egg and mix to a soft dough. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5-6 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding a little more flour if needed.
3. Place the dough in a bowl, cover and leave in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size. Line 2 large baking sheets with baking paper.
4. Knock back the dough and divide and shape
into 16 balls. Place, well spaced, on the baking sheets and cover with lightly oiled cling film. Leave in a warm place for 15-20 minutes until puffy.
5. Half fill a large deep pan with vegetable oil and
heat to 180°C/350°F, or until a cube of bread dropped in the hot fat browns in 30 seconds. Fry the doughnuts, 4-5 at a time, for 1-2 minutes on each side or until puffed and golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.
6. Spread the rest of the sugar on a flat plate and roll each hot doughnut in the sugar to coat. Serve warm with chocolate sauce to dip.
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INDEX
Business & Services
FRONT COVER Capital Theatres All Trades DCM
Roofing Dominic Fletcher Roofing 25 Fairmile Roofing 27
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Auto Centre AVW Auto Centre
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Blinds & Shutters Homestyle Blinds
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Building & Construction DCM Construction JJ Construction
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Carpet Cleaning James Burnett Carpet Cleaning
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Currency Converter Currency King
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Education George Watson’s College 9 Electrician & Electrical Contractors Albion Electrical DSykes Electrical Swanston Technical Services
2 13 27
Estate Agents McDougall McQueen
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Golf Club Liberton Golf Club
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Heating, Gas & Plumbing Swanston Technical Serv 27 Weir Gas Services 15
Schools George Watson’s College 9 Skip Hire Urban Waste
Solicitors McDougall McQueen 33
Hotel Abbey Lodge Hotel Braidhill Hotel
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Joiner G. Stewart Joinery J.J. Construction
11 21
MOT Services AVW Auto Centre
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Painter & Decorator KBL Painting Decorating 17 MG Decor 11 Michal 15 Plasterer & Decorator Cross Check Plastering DCM
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Plumbing Able Girl Plumbing Currievale Plumbing Weir Plumbing
17 21 15
Restaurants Abbey Lodge Hotel Braidhill Hotel
Taxi - Private Hire Bluebird Taxi
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Waste Removal Urban Waste
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Wedding Venue Braidhill Hotel
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Windows Ventrolla BACK COVER Real Foods
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SOLUTION
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