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Issue 22 - August 2016
The FREE local business directory for residents of EH16 and EH17
Blessed Bride, I ask for a Blessing upon this magazine The Murrays Directory. May it thrive and flourish and be financially rewarding and beneficial for myself and for those who advertise and participate in its creation. With Love, in your name, from one who is a Flame Keeper, a Servant of the Light, Karolyne
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CONTENTS
Motoring......................................................... 6 Gardening....................................................... 8 Summer Reads...............................................10 Travel - New Delhi......................................... 12 Technology.................................................... 14 Recipe: Marinated Peppers.......................... 16 Community News.................................... 20-21 Residents Recommend................................. 22 Beauty........................................................... 24 Balanced Lifestyle: Massage Therapy...... 26-27 Finance.......................................................... 28 Quick Crossword (Solutions p34).................. 30 Health........................................................... 31 Recipe: Cake & Bake...................................... 32 Index of Advertisers...................................... 34
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elcome to the August issue of the Murrays Directory.
As I write, it is 27 degrees! All of summer in one day, and how welcome it is for many of us. A little bit of consistency and moderation would be terrific now. Hope you’ve managed to enjoy the sunshine and keep comfortable. Well, if you’ve been in town recently, you’ll have noticed that the Fringe and holiday crowds have begun to build. It’s quite something to hear all the different languages and to feel the excitement of people new to our beautiful city. I know many of you are away on holiday, but if you’ve had yours already, I hope the transition back to the everyday was smooth. I want to thank those of you who have telephoned me this month with feedback, encouragement, just for a natter or to give recommendations. I really value your time and interest. Remember to tell the business you use from this magazine that you found them here, so we all know that it is doing a good job. Hard to believe that the next time you hear from me we will be moving into Autumn! Oh dear... but for now... Sunny days - long may they last!
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Motoring MINI Countryman vs Skoda Yeti
By James Baggott available further up the Yeti model range, whilst almost all are compatible with every Countryman model.
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ll MINIs have a distinctive and instantly recognisable look to them, and with the Countryman range, it carries this identifiable image into a stockier frame to give you more space and practicality. The stylish bodywork helps to make the Countryman a tantalising option in the CUV sector and with great additions and features to match, it’s difficult to see why you wouldn’t choose it. However, it has competition from Skoda’s Yeti, a CUV similar in size and price and both cars have their good elements.
For starters, both models have had recent redesigns to create more space and alter their looks to be more modern and up-to-date. It has to be said that the Countryman certainly looks better than the Yeti, with the distinguishing features of the MINI range, such as the shape, the headlights and front grille, to 6
make it truly stand out on the road.
The size of both models also make them very practical, with the smaller Countryman offering 350 litres of space in the boot with the seats up, whilst the Yeti has only 66 litres more in a car 20cm longer and 10cm taller. This means you can get more for your money space-wise in the Countryman, especially as the range starts off cheaper than the Skoda. Customisability has also been a recent appeal of the MINI market, and with the Countryman this is no exception. With MINI’s design additions that can be fitted to the whole range, you can personalise your Countryman as much as you wish. Also you can fit satellite navigation, stereo system, leather trim and ‘Run-Flat’ tyres to your model; great options that can be added to any of the range. Good options aren’t as easy to come by on the Yeti, as the better choices to fit are only
To compete with the Yeti’s offroad capabilities in the Yeti Outdoor and more expensive models, MINI offers the ‘All4’ all-wheel drive system throughout the class. With a higher ride height and great grip on offer, the Countryman All-4 system will give you confidence both on and off road, with only a small premium on top of the twowheel drive versions.
The Yeti’s base model is fitted with a 1.2-litre TSI petrol engine producing 110hp, whilst the 1.6-litre in the One produces just 98hp. This doesn’t compromise much in speed with only a marginal difference in acceleration.
Overall, with a wider variety of vehicle and equipment options, value for money and great 4x4 system, the MINI Countryman is the better option of the two, and with the great looking bodywork to encase you, why wouldn’t you want to drive it? The MINI Countryman is available from £17,105 for the One Countryman, with the top of the range 218hp John Cooper Works All-4 starting at £28,985.
For more information on the Countryman or any other models in the MINI range, contact your nearest Inchcape MINI dealership.
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GARDENING Plan Your Planting
by Pippa Greenwood
Although gardens are now looking a little tired, the drier soil means it is not a good time for planting shrubs or trees.
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o, do what you can to perk up flower beds and borders and then start to plan ahead for spring, as garden centres are starting to take delivery of bulbs which will get your garden looking fabulous early next year. Many bulbs start to put down roots at the end of summer and into autumn, so prompt planting is advisable, though tulips are best planted in October. Another option is mail order catalogues which have a bigger choice of bulbs, often including more unusual varieties. Time is of the essence, however, so send off for these as soon as possible so that you can choose some delightful bulbs ready for planting in the next month or so. Before buying, decide where in the garden you can cram in a few bulbs. As they are often in flower before the rest of the garden gets going, they can be used to under-plant existing trees, shrubs and herbaceous flowers. Bulbs are an excellent way to make the most of every square metre of soil, and to ensure that your garden looks lovely as early as possible in the year. Many bulbs do well in containers, so if you have
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a permanently planted up container this too can be under-planted with several layers of spring flowering bulbs. Use a transplanting trowel to minimise damage to the existing plants’ roots. If you are unsure which bulbs go together, don’t feel frightened to experiment. Alternatively, many catalogues and garden centres offer mixed selections of bulbs for specific purposes and there are also some lovely packs of bulbs following colour themes. These usually represent good value for money too. If you have a dull patch of lawn, brighten it up in the early months by planting some small bulbs. Crocus or miniature narcissus are particularly useful, as once the flowers have faded you don’t have much deteriorating foliage to cope with. In larger areas, consider planting up drifts of fullsized daffodils, but make sure you don’t want to mow the grass beneath these trees or shrubs regularly, as you can’t safely remove the leaves of the daffodils until at least six weeks after flowering. Check that bulbs are in good condition before you buy, avoiding any which show
even the slightest signs of deterioration such as sunken brown spots, excessive softness or patches of bluish mould. Larger bulbs generally seem to do better than smaller versions of the same variety. For large quantities of the same variety, buy a net of bulbs from your garden centre or direct from a mail order specialist nursery. If you can’t plant your bulbs promptly, keep them in a cool and well ventilated spot before planting, as this is essential to reduce the risk of them deteriorating. Next month I’ll be looking at novel ways to make the best use of the gorgeous array of available bulbs, so plant some now and then treat yourself to a few more for September planting! Visit Pippa’s website www. pippagreenwood.com for Pippa’s ‘Winter thru’ Spring’ collection of vegetables for planting next month, a really useful selection of Pippa’s favourite gardening items including Nemaslug to control slugs, pop-up crop covers, SpeedHoes, SpeedWeeders, ladybirds to control greenfly, pull-out mini tunnels, signed books and lots more besides.
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Summer Reads There are few things better than relaxing on a sun lounger in the garden with a good book. If you’re looking for some inspiration for your summer reads, we have plenty to tempt you with this month. Flawed – Cecelia Ahern A book which examines the idea of perfection, Flawed focuses on Celestine, who lives in a world where nothing less than perfection will be tolerated. Infractions come with a high penalty – offenders are branded as ‘flawed’ and become second class citizens, for life. Celestine knows how to play the game, but a moment of compassion towards one of the flawed has dire consequences. Celestine could now be branded herself. Bestselling author Cecelia Ahern has delivered another cracker. This one’s aimed at a young adult market, but definitely has crossover appeal.
The Hanging Club – Tony Parsons There’s a band of vigilantes on the loose in London. With victims including a paedophile and a hate preacher, the killers are seen by many as heroes – delivering justice where the law has failed. But it’s DC Max Wolfe’s job to stop them. This is the third of Parsons’ books to feature DC Max Wolfe, and could well be his best yet. Ideal for fans of Lee Child and Patricia Cornwall, along with anyone else who loves a good crime novel, The Hanging Club will leave you questioning your own moral code. Gripping. My Name is Leon – Kit de Waal When nine year old Leon gets taken away from his mum, he thinks that’s as bad as it can get. But Leon’s little brother, Jake, is young enough to be adopted. Battling with grief for the loss of his brother, Leon finds an unlikely group of friends at his local allotments. However, this is the early eighties, racial tension is high and Leon is determined to find Jake, whatever the cost. This is one of those ‘just one more chapter’ books you’ll keep reading until the sun has gone down and the tears have left
tracks down your cheeks. The Museum of You – Carys Bray Single dad Darren Quinn’s priority is his daughter’s happiness. But what twelve year old Clover wants most is the one thing that causes Darren the most pain – the story of her mother. So Clover has decided that this summer she’ll find her own answers. Rich in description and dialogue, with endearing, believable characters, this is a very enjoyable book to while away those summer evenings. The Sudden Appearance of Hope – Claire North No one remembers Hope Ardern. Not her best friends, her parents, or the people she’s running from. Within a few seconds of encountering her, their memory is wiped clean. It’s as if she doesn’t exist. But they leave their impression on her. Now she’s on a personal mission to destroy a new computer program that’s turning people into ‘perfect’ versions of themselves, wiping their personalities in the process. A great book, which raises some serious questions about how far people will go in their quest for perfection.
Best British Short Stories 2016 – edited by Nicholas Royle Now in its sixth year, this annual anthology brings together some of the best fiction from British writers published over the last 12 months. Editor Nicholas Royle has scoured the market, including other anthologies, magazines, newspapers and websites, to find this year’s selection. With a wide range of genres and voices, and a satisfying mix of authors, Best British Short Stories may well introduce you to a new favourite writer. To advertise call 0131 283 2071 or email karolyne@murraysdirectory.com 10
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New Delhi By Solange Hando
New Delhi takes you by surprise, an almost European city with all the exotic colours of India but a world away from the hustle and bustle of Old Delhi and much of the country.
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s a final gift from the British Empire, it’s a pleasant city of tree lined avenues and stunning vistas with elegant buildings, vast open spaces and a fair share of museums and historic sites. In December 1911, the British had announced that India’s capital, then in Calcutta, would return to Delhi, a more central location where a new city would be built, worthy of the Raj. King George V laid the foundation stone but controversy raged for almost two years, plagued by bad omens and a difficult choice of site. Work was finally handed over to top English architect Edwin Lutyens, renowned for his extravagance. Lutyens was seconded by Herbert Baker and though the two men often disagreed, they designed a grand capital in ‘imperial style’, spacious, symmetrical, with a few elements of Indian architecture to pay tribute to
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local tradition. It took 20 years to complete. In a prime location on Raisana Hill, the President’s Residence, formerly the Viceroy’s House, rises above the city in near grandiose isolation. Built with 700 million bricks, it claims vast interior courtyards and over 350 rooms, is larger than Versailles, and has a subtle mix of East and West. There are stone elephants and classical columns, Indian bells, a copper dome and a Jaipur column carved with oak leaves and topped with a lotus. Other government venues include Baker’s secretarial buildings and the circular Parliament House, 173 metres around, enclosed by colonnaded verandas. There, independence was hailed by a bugler in 1947 and the new constitution was drafted.
From Raisina Hill, the ceremonial Rajpath, or King’s Way, leads through Lutyens’ great plaza to the massive sandstone arch of India gate. Rising 42 metres above the ground, India’s national monument commemorates those who died in the British Indian army and guards the eternal flame. The Rajpath is at the heart of celebrations on Republic Day but with its water features, trees and lawns, it’s always a favourite haunt of tourists and locals.
The canopy which sheltered a statue of George V is now empty, but chipmunks run across the grass, children splash in the boating lake and stalls sell candyfloss, coconuts and ice cream. It’s a great place to stroll in the cool of the evening when India Gate stands all lit up against the darkening sky. Not so far away, the great sweep of Connaught Place showcases a fine Georgian style reminiscent of the Royal Crescent in Bath. Designed by Robert Tor Russell, a lesser known yet prolific architect, it’s the capital’s top commercial hub with three concentric circles of shops opening on colonnaded arcades and roads radiating in every direction, busiest of all the famous Janpath. The area has shopping venues for everyone, from pavement stalls to luxury outlets. There are cotton shirts and pashmina shawls, raw silk and cashmere, carpets, antiques, costume jewellery and tribal craft. The central park hosts cultural events while all around, food stalls and restaurants serve a wide variety of cuisines from India and beyond. After a challenging tour of the ‘real India’, it’s the perfect place to bargain for those last minute souvenirs before heading home.
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Far From The Madding Crowds Gadgets for going off the beaten track
For many people, late summer is the perfect time to go off the beaten track and explore, whether that’s by hiking, cycling or a combination of the two. And with the right gadgets you can be sure that you’ll love to go a-wandering, no matter where you’re headed. If you like to listen to music, podcasts or ebooks when you’re roaming, or if you just fancy some music while you swim in a lake, waterproof headphones are a great idea: sets such as the X-1 Surge Mini (£35) are 100% waterproof to a depth of 12 feet, but don’t forget to buy a waterproof case for your iPod or phone: you can pick up a universal waterproof case for less than £10, although make sure you check the specs carefully: water resistant and waterproof are very different things, and the former is only designed to protect your device against accidents, not deliberately going underwater. If you’d rather drink water than swim in it, a refillable water bottle is a great investment. £14 gets you the leak-proof, durable Kleen Kanteen, while the £6 Snugpak is designed to be clipped to your backpack. If you’re on 14
a city trip with a messenger bag, the Memobottle (around £22) is shaped like a book rather than a bottle so it won’t make your bag all bulky. And of course, don’t forget the humble Thermos (from around £8), which is as good at keeping soup warm as it is at keeping water cool - a useful skill given the vagaries of the British weather. If you have fond memories of the Swiss Army Knife you might be interested to see its latest incarnation, the Victorinox Expedition Kit. At £135 it’s a lot of money for a knife, but then it’s a lot of knife for the money: not only does it have the usual blades and screwdrivers but it also includes a digital clock, a barometer, a compass, an altimeter and a thermometer. And of course you never know when you might need to get a stone out of a horse’s hoof. If you’d rather take even more technology with you, the Earl Backcountry Survival Tablet ($299, around £205) will start shipping in the second half of 2016 after smashing its fundraising target on Kickstarter. It’s an Androidbased, ruggedised tablet with GPS, weather sensors
and radio communication to ensure that you always know where you are and what’s coming, and that you’re never out of contact with the outside world. It’s a bit of an overkill for a walk round a park, but for more serious expeditions it could be a very valuable travelling companion. The use of an E-Ink screen and a built-in solar panel means it should last for ages too, although unfortunately E-Ink’s slower updating does rule out a game of Angry Birds after the day’s travelling is over. If it’s even half as good as the Kickstarter campaign promises it could be really clever. Fancy a tent that’s as techy as a tablet? The Heimplanet Cave inflates like an airbed, weighs just 5 kg and looks like it came from a spaceship. At £480 it’s a little on the expensive side, but the structure is punctureproof and it’s actually quite affordable by inflatable tent standards. Images L to R: X-1 Surge Mini headphones; Memobottle A5 water bottle; ictorinox Expedition Kit; Heimplanet Cave tent
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Marinated Pepper Platter Serves 6 as starter or part of buffet
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A really summery platter of grilled peppers with sun-dried tomatoes and mozzarella pearls. Make a day in advance and chill in the fridge until required. Serve with crusty bread for a simple starter or as part of a summer buffet.
Ingredients: • 6 mixed red, yellow and orange peppers • 1 x 280g jar sun-dried tomatoes in oil • 2 x 125g tubs mozzarella pearls, drained • 2 tbsp capers, drained and rinsed • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • 3 tbsp balsamic oil • Handful fresh basil leaves, shredded
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Halve all the peppers, leaving the stalks on. Remove and discard the pith and seeds. Place all the peppers, skin-side up, on a grill pan and grill under a moderate heat for 7-8 minutes, until the skins are blistered and charred in places. Leave until cool enough to handle, then peel off as much of the skin from each pepper as you can. Place all the grilled peppers, cut-side up, on a large platter. Drain and roughly chop the sun-dried tomatoes (reserving the oil). Fill each pepper half with some of the tomatoes, along with the mozzarella pearls and capers. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Mix the reserved sun dried tomato oil with the balsamic vinegar and pour over and around the peppers. Cover and leave to marinate in the fridge for a few hours or overnight. Serve garnished with the shredded basil leaves.
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Community News a £5 Neutering Campaign on 1st February for cats within the EH postcode area whose owners receive certain state benefits or are on a low income. One unneutered female cat can be responsible 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.
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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 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. For next meeting, contact below. You can find out more by emailing Scott Neil at scott.neil@edinburgh.gov.uk and learn about the work of the council on the website at: www.gilmertoninchcc.org.uk
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 Nick Hayes and the choir is made up at the moment of 20 women and 2 men. When the choir was started, one of the aims was to give something to the community and we do this by performing
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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 don’t know what range your voice is you just join the group where you feel comfortable - we have a couple of ladies who sing with the tenors. 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 10amnoon. 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. Hope to
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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, sup-
portive peer support 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, Edinburgh 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.
SOUTH EDINBURGH MEN’S SHED
Come along to South Edinburgh Men’s Shed on Thursdays at 10.30am at Gracemount Mansion House next to Gracemount Primary School. You can enjoy a cup of tea and share some ideas. Contact Tam if you’re interested on 07515391830 or e-mail mensshededinburghsouth@yahoo.co.uk
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JDS GARDENING I can highly recommend Josh from JDS Gardening. His prices are very good. He’s a joy too. My grasses have looked greener. I have plants I thought were dead and his pruning has brought them back. I look forward to him coming. It’s a pleasure when they come. Margaret – Howden Hall Court
DRU BRUTON PROPERTY MAINTENENCE Over the past nine months, I have employed two of the tradespeople who advertise in 'the Murrays Directory', and would like to recommend them to other readers based on the work they carried out for me.
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Beauty Beauty and the Beach
by Kate Duggan www.kateduggan.co.uk
Beauty buys to see you through those hazy summer days. When it comes to packing for holidays, I tend to fill every last millimetre of my case. So I do like products that save space and weight. Lush’s shampoo bars do both. Plus, as they’re solid bars, they can go in your hand luggage. There are a fair few to choose from, but my current favourite is Montalbano, £5.95, because of its fresh lemon scent. I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not nearly as evangelical as I should be about applying suntan lotion, but I am trying to do better. The fact that every year more than 14,000 people in the UK develop a malignant melanoma is a pretty good motivator. As an extra incentive, UVA rays also lead to premature wrinkles and age spots, and they can penetrate skin even when it’s cloudy. So this summer, I’m slapping on the suntan lotion. I tend to use factor 25, but on days when I can get away with an SPF of 15, I usually reach for Green People’s Sun Lotion with Natural Tan Accelerator, £20. It’s a great choice if you have sensitive skin (which I do), as it’s very gentle, so unlikely to irritate. It’s also rich in seed oils, so leaves my skin feeling moisturised. The natural tan accelerator has been shown to increase tanning by up to 25% and can make a tan last much longer. 24
I admit it can be a bit of a faff rubbing in suntan lotion, so I’m rather tempted by Colorescience Sunforgettable. With an SPF of 50 it gives great protection, but as it’s a loose mineral powder, you just brush it on. You can wear it on top of makeup and it’s available in three shades – fair, medium and tan. For me, the price is the downside. At £41.50, it’s certainly not wallet-friendly. But it is supposed to last for ages, and avoiding the scratchy, sticky sand/lotion mix might just make it worth the price, see www.beauty-product-online. co.uk. A day in the sun can leave skin feeling dry and dehydrated. I tend to use cocoa butter for putting the moisture back, but I am looking forward to trying Vichy’s new Ideal Soleil After Sun, £13. Key ingredients include shea oil and blackcurrant seed oil, so it’s rich in omega fatty acids, which can really help to boost hydration. What’s more, you can use it on dry skin or in the shower. I love treating my toenails to a professional gel polish, but if I don’t have time, I always have a few nail polishes at home to choose from. Crabtree and Eveyln’s Nail Lacquer in Wisteria, £6, is at the top of my shopping list. It’s just the right shade of blue to gives a good pop of colour, while being neutral enough to work with most outfits.
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Finance
By Ann Haldon
Travelling Abroad This Year? What’s the best way to spend your money? always made clear that the first time you use the card, it has to be at a cash point. Pros • Pre-loaded, so it’s easier to budget and you can lock in a good exchange rate. • Convenient, easy to use, but check rules carefully. Cons • If lost/stolen you may be charged for replacement. • Some providers charge high fees. Credit Cards Still one of the most popular ways to spend money abroad, credit cards give you interestfree credit as well as valuable consumer protection. You also have the same fraud protection as in the UK, so if the card is lost or stolen you should be covered. Pros • Some protection for goods over £100 via Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act. • They’re safe and secure, but make sure payment is taken in front of you. Cons • There’s a risk of fraud or ‘cloning’ if the card is taken out of sight when you pay. • If you withdraw cash you’ll be charged daily interest. Debit Cards You can use a debit card to pay for goods or withdraw cash abroad, but you’ll probably have to pay a nonsterling transaction fee. There’s no daily interest on cash withdrawals, but you might be charged a cash machine transaction fee each time you use one. Pros • Easily blocked if the card is
lost or stolen. • Chip and pin protection. Cons • No consumer protection as with credit cards. • Charges can quickly add up if you withdraw cash regularly. Cash Although it’s not a good idea to carry lots of cash with you, you’ll need to pay for some smaller items this way, and organising it before you go will save money. Bear in mind though, that insurance policies only cover around £200 to £500 of cash on average. Pros • You can shop around for a good exchange rate before you go. • Can be used anywhere. Cons • May not be fully covered by your insurance policy. • Not as safe as carrying a plastic card. It’s a good idea to take some cash as backup for your plastic card(s) and traveller’s cheques, and buying it well before you leave means you can track down the best rates of exchange.
It used to be a simple choice between traveller’s cheques or cash, but now there’s a variety of cards that offer more convenience and security when spending money abroad. In fact there are so many, it can be a bit of a minefield when trying to choose the right one. Traveller’s Cheques Good old-fashioned traveller’s cheques can be useful as a backup. Fee levels and exchange rates vary greatly according to the country you’re in, however, and also between individual banks. Pros • Handy for not carrying large amounts of cash. • Can be replaced within 24 hours if lost or stolen. Cons • Exchange rates can fluctuate widely, and are generally poor when compared with other payment methods. https://www.moneyadvice • You pay a fee when you buy service.org.uk/en/articles/travelthem, and also commission money-options-cash-cards-andwhen they’re exchanged. travellers-cheques http://www.moneysavingexpert. Prepaid Cards com/credit-cards/prepaid-travelSome of the newer prepaid cardshttp://www.money.co.uk/ cards offer very competitive travel-money/what-is-the-bestexchange rates, as well as way-to-spend-abroad.htm extra features such as a http://blog.moneysavingexpert. smartphone app. A word of com/2013/03/12/using-plasticwarning though - there have overseas-always-pay-in-eurosbeen problems accessing even-if-it-says-0-commission/ money abroad using some prepaid cards, as it’s not To advertise call 0131 283 2071 or email karolyne@murraysdirectory.com 28
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Modern Technology: Don’t Let It Damage Your Health By Alison Runham www.alison.runham.co.uk
ness and contrast. Position your monitor 20-28 inches away. • Follow the 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes, look away from your screen for 20 seconds (preferably at an object around 20 feet away). Modern technology is a great tool for communication and information sharing, but it’s not always good for our health. The problem: Poor Sleep. Blue light emitted by many of our phones, tablets, monitors and flat-screen TVs can adversely affect melatonin, our sleep-inducing hormone. Lack of sleep affects memory, mood, concentration, reaction times and immunity, and can stimulate appetite. Longterm, it may affect language processing and our sense of time, and contribute to serious health problems like diabetes and heart disease. The Answer: Turn devices off for an hour before bedtime and reduce screen brightness in the evening. The problem: CVS (Computer Vision Syndrome) CVS symptoms include eye muscle strain, eye irritation, blurred or double vision, headaches and neck pain. It’s caused by asking our eyes to cope with constant glare and focus readjustment as they flick between different images and text. The Answer: • Install a dimmer switch in your room and/or a glare filter for your screen, and adjust your monitor’s bright-
The problem: Prolonged Sitting Research shows that prolonged sitting can seriously damage our health and shorten life expectancy - even if we exercise regularly. The Answer: Avoid prolonged sitting when possible, but if it’s unavoidable, break it up with short stints of activity, e.g. housework or a lunchtime football game. Also try: • Standing on public transport. • Walking/biking all or part of the way to work. • Investing in a standing, treadmill or convertible desk (or conversion equipment for your normal desk or treadmill). • Sitting on a yoga ball, which requires constant but subtle effort to stay balanced. • Active Sitting: try raising your heels up and down; contracting your stomach muscles; raising and lowering your leg from the knee or the hip height; swivelling your office chair with your hips; tensing, stretching and bending your arms; rolling your shoulders. The problem: Aches, Pains and Poor Posture Using flat keyboards, laptops, mice and incorrectly positioned equipment can cause back pain, RSI (repetitive strain injury) and Carpal
Tunnel syndrome (tingling, numbness or pain in the hand, caused by compression of the median nerve). The Answer: Think Ergonomics • Sit as close as possible to your desk and keep it clear underneath to avoid twisting. • Set your computer monitor at eye level. Use laptops on a desk with an attached keyboard and raised monitor whenever possible. • Keep hands and wrists warm, and use ergonomic keyboards, mice and mousemats. Wrist supports may help. • Check your posture regularly. Beware slouching, leaning forward or to one side, craning your neck or hunching. • Adjust your chair so that: o Your back meets the chair back and your lumbar region is supported (a cushion that fits the small of your back may help). o Your knees are level with or slightly higher than your hips. o Your feet rest comfortably on the floor. o Your elbows are at 90° to your desktop. o Your arms are slightly raised at the shoulders. o The seat doesn’t dig in behind your knees but does support most of your upper thigh (three inches between seat and calf is ideal). To avoid the risks modern technology poses while still enjoying its benefits, remember: sit up, stand up and switch off occasionally!
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Cake and Bake Chocolate Mousse Brownies Take the classic rich and squidgy chocolate brownie recipe a step further with a creamy milk chocolate mousse topping for the ultimate chocolate lover’s dessert!
Ingredients: BROWNIE BASE
• 150g dark chocolate, broken into pieces • 225g unsalted butter, diced
• 350g light muscovado sugar • 4 medium eggs, beaten • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 225g plain flour
MOUSSE TOPPING
• 100g milk chocolate, broken into pieces • 100ml double cream
• 1 large egg, separated
• Fresh raspberries, chocolate drops and mint sprigs, to decorate
Makes 12 Ready in 1hour 30mins plus cooling and chilling
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1. Preheat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/Gas 4.
Grease an 18 x 28cm tray bake tin and line the base and sides with baking paper.
2. Place the dark chocolate & butter in a large
heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water & leave until melted. Remove from heat and stir until smooth. Leave to cool for 10 minutes, then whisk in the sugar, eggs & vanilla extract.
3. Sift over the flour and fold into the chocolate
mixture with a metal spoon. Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and level the surface. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until just firm to the touch - it should still be a little squidgy in the centre. Leave to cool completely in the tin.
4. To make the mousse topping, melt the milk
chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Remove from the heat, cool for 5 minutes then stir in the cream until smooth. Cool for a further 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, then beat in the egg yolk.
5. Whisk the egg white in a clean grease-free bowl
until holding stiff peaks, then gently fold into the chocolate mixture. Spread the mousse in an even layer over the top of the cold brownie and chill in the fridge for 3-4 hours (or overnight) until set. Remove from the tin and cut into 12 squares. Serve topped with fresh raspberries, chocolate drops and mint sprigs.
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Building & Construction DCM Construction 1 & 18
Joiner G. Stewart Joinery J.J. Joinery JMJ Joinery & Property Services
Carpet Cleaning Absolute ChemDry
Mobility Services Med-Ecosse 7
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Electrician & Electrical Contractors DSykes Electrical Contractors 23 Go Wire 29 KM Electrical 33 Swanston Technical Services 15
Paving Alpine Paving
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Food Real Foods
Plasterer & Decorator DCM
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Plumbing Able Girl Plumbing Weir Plumbing
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Handyman David Breeze Handyman 17 Dru Bruton Property Maintenance 25 Health & Beauty Balanced Lifestyle
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Heating, Gas & Plumbing L&S Heating 29 Swanston Technical Serv 15 Weir Gas Services 17
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Painter & Decorator KBL Painting Decorating 23 MG Decor 25
Floors & Doors Edinburgh Oak
Gardening JDS Gardening
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MOT Services AVW Auto Centre
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Property Services Hunters Residential JMJ Joinery & Property Services
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Roofing Fairmile Roofing
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