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CONTENTS Motoring: Buying a New Car....................... 6 Gardening: Hanging Baskets....................... 8 Travel: Roman Site in Morocco................. 10 Recipe: Leek, Aubergine & Tomato Gratins.12 Book Review: Gift of Reading................... 14 Beauty: Presents for Parties..................... 16 Finance: Too Late to Save for Retirement?. 20 Community News............................... 22-23 Health: Flu & the Flue Vaccine: Myths and Facts.................................................... 26-27 General Crossword (Sols p34).................. 28 Technology: Black Friday Bargains............ 30 Bake: Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake........... 32 Index of Advertisers................................. 34
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I trust you had a pleasant summer. Hard to believe we are already in autumn, but the shorter days and gorgeous turning trees are a clear reminder of winter’s approach. It’s all moving indoors now and there are plenty of services inside the magazine that can help you prepare for the colder months, as well as a nice old read. Bringing your attention to future road closures in and around Gilmerton Road Primary School. See Edinburgh Council Notice on Page 21. I’m off on a late holiday, Egypt and Australia to take in some extended sun and warmth. Any enquiries just send a wee email. Meantime, have a great start to the autumn and see you in December - can you believe it! The year has flown by. All the very best,
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Ensure that your test route features a range of different corners, roundabouts and road surfaces – and check the car works for you.
Cash or finance There’s a variety of ways to pay at a dealer. With hire purchase, you pay a deposit and repay the remaining balance in monthly instalments, at which point you’ll own the vehicle outright.
Here’s how to buy a new car Buying a new car can be riddled with stress and anxiety, but it doesn’t have to be. Here’s how the buying process can be made easier, and what to look out for. Research the car Research everything you can about the car you’re looking at. When it comes to buying from a dealer, making sure you know everything about a certain model can make all the difference.
Don’t be afraid to be choosy. Pick a colour, specification and engine and stick with that.
Choosing a dealer – franchise or independent Franchised dealers get first access to the latest cars and technology, and are therefore potentially better equipped at answering questions. In terms of aftersales and repairs, they have the manufacturer’s support. They’ll also have a good selection of used vehicles that have been well maintained in their servicing department. An independent dealer might 6
not be able to offer you different options of the model you’re looking at, but they will be keen to do a deal and will offer the backup of a well-established business. Check them out online Look through your chosen dealer’s online reviews thoroughly, to see how they treat their customers and deal with aftersales issues.
Asking friends, neighbours and relatives about a potential dealership can be useful too. Pick your purchase time Dealers are often pressed to reach quarterly targets, which means the end of March, June, September and December could result in a better deal – potentially saving you thousands of pounds. Test drive On a test drive, it’s likely that the salesperson will accompany you, but don’t let that stop you from pressing all of the buttons and getting a real feel for the vehicle.
With personal contract purchase (PCP) you pay a deposit followed by monthly payments, but at the end you’ll be offered a ‘balloon’ when you can pay off the remainder of the car’s value or return it to the dealer. Personal leasing is a good option if you’re planning on frequently changing your car, although you have to pay three months’ rental in advance, and there’s no option to buy it at the end of the deal. Or you could pay cash!
Haggle Haggling remains crucial and even with used cars there will be some wiggle room. You should never pay the full price for a car, and dealers are prepared for this, so go in strong and stick to your guns. Don’t be afraid to ask for free additions and discounts on servicing plans. The worst they can do is say no!
Don’t be scared of walking away There are thousands of available cars and hundreds of dealerships, so don’t be scared to walk away if things don’t feel right, and don’t be pressured into a deal – the final decision is entirely yours! James Baggott
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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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and colour. The shrubs have the potential to grow to full size eventually but meanwhile look great in a container for a year or two before being planted in the garden.
Autumn & Winter Hanging Baskets I’ve always had a bit of a soft spot for hanging baskets – they are a great way to create your own miniature gardening space, do exactly what you want by the way of colours clashing or subtle, and once they’ve started to grow away and establish they’re a perfect way to make even the gloomiest back yard look more cheerful, or the prettiest patio look even more gorgeous. Making a hanging basket is not difficult, and within a few weeks of planting one up you’ll wish you had made more. Although traditionally a summer planting feature, hanging baskets work just as well for the winter months, so why not create a few seasonal splashes of colour to keep your spirits up over the coming months? Plenty of plants make for a good colourful basket, so start with a visit to your local garden centre or nursery to see what is available. 8
There are lots of plants you might use, including winterflowering pansies (I am fond of the purple and yellow varieties) and heathers,
Although traditionally a summer planting feature, baskets work just as well for the winter months Gaultheria with its waxy red berries, dianthus for late autumn into early winter and assorted miniature shrubs, including variegated Pieris, Choisya ternata ‘Sundance’ and variegated euonymus that will help give structure
You will also need a liner and I recommend a thicker, almost felt-like one as this helps to provide plenty of insulation for when temperatures drop, as well as keeping the compost and plants in place. In addition you’ll need a basket (you can always reuse a summer one, no need to spend more than necessary), and I suggest a 35cm (14”) diameter one as it can take more plants and, because it is larger, resists cold better. You’ll also need some compost. There is nothing worse than trying to plant up a basket that keeps rolling about, so stand it in a large flower pot before you start. Once the liner is firmly in place, remove the chain at one anchor point or else it will get in the way as you try to plant. You can reattach it later. The liner will protrude above the edges of the basket at this stage but a little rim helps to keep the compost in place. Use good quality multipurpose compost, firming it gently, and fill the basket about half full. Mesh baskets are great because you can plant through the sides
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as with ease. Cut holes in the liner pansies at regular intervals around the sides of the basket. It usually damages the plants less if you insert them from the outside inwards – that way they may suffer a little root damage but the foliage and any flowers remain undamaged. Nestle the roots into the compost and make sure that the liner is back in position after the last plant is in place. Now add more compost to cover the roots of the winter-flowering pansies or other side plantings and firm again gently. Next get the
central plant in place and add three more upright plants such as miniature shrubs, equally spaced around the edges. For extra colour, add more winter bedding around the very outermost edge of the basket. Pinch out any faded flowers as you go then add more compost, carefully filling in any gaps before you water it in thoroughly.
position, just watering it if necessary. Regular deadheading and removal of faded flowers plus a feed with a high potash fertiliser after about a month will keep it looking great, well into the spring. By Pippa Greenwood
Your hanging basket will soon fill out and become even more colourful. Give the roots a chance to establish by standing the basket in a sheltered spot for a week or two before hanging it in
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Roman Site in Morocco Rising above the fertile plain near Meknes, Volubilis scatters its ruins on a lonely hilltop with superb views all around. There are oleanders morning glory and olive groves, and beyond the gently rolling land you can see Mount Zerhoun and the holy town of Moulay Idriss. But Volubilis stands in a class of its own, listed by UNESCO for “its outstanding importance at the frontier of the Roman Empire”. First settled by local tribes, the ancient capital of Mauretania flourished from the third century BC, trading with Carthage until the Romans annexed it in AD 40. The Berbers took it back around 285 and in the late eighth century, Volubilis became the capital of Idriss the First, founder of the Moroccan State. Yet by the end of the fourteenth century it was abandoned and later destroyed by the Lisbon earthquake. The 1920s excavations revealed a 42-hectare site once enclosed by a massive wall dotted with 10
bastions and gates. Much remains to be unearthed but as soon as you reach the entrance, the House of Orpheus takes your breath away with its hammam – hot, warm and cold rooms – and its fabulous mosaics of dolphins and local fauna charmed by Orpheus playing the lute. Then beyond the Thermal Baths
Romans planted the first vineyards 2000 years ago. and their communal toilets – a most sociable place for the Romans – you are in the heart of town, gazing at the paved square of the Forum once decorated with statues, the Capitol dedicated to three gods and the impressive remains of the Basilica where justice was delivered and, today, storks build their nests on top of the columns.
Then a Triumphal Arch honours Emperor Caracalla near the House of the Acrobat and that of the Dog, best known for the giant rock phallus that identified the brothel. Other attractions include the North Baths and olive press and more houses famous for mosaics such as the Labours of Hercules, Dionysus and the Four Seasons, Nymphs Bathing and Wild Beasts. But best of all perhaps is the romantic House of Venus with erotic designs sure to entertain its royal resident Juba II, a King of Mauretania loyal to Rome. These luxurious dwellings were in the northern district crossed by the main ‘highway’, the Decumanus Maximus as straight as an arrow, lined with columns and so well-preserved it sends shivers down your spine. Few visitors venture this far in the blazing sun but it’s the most inspiring place to reflect and feel the past almost within reach. Best time to visit is in the spring when the grass is lush and green and poppies splash colour among daisies and asphodels. All you can hear are storks rattling their beaks or the occasional bleating of sheep in the meadows. Meanwhile, down in the valley, be sure to enjoy the ‘golden apples’ so loved by the Romans – we call them oranges – and when you sip a glass of wine, remember they planted the first vineyards almost 2,000 years ago. Solange Hando
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Leek, aubergine and tomato gratins Simpler to make than a vegetarian lasagne, but just as tasty. Serve with crusty bread and green salad for a family supper.
Ready in: 55 minutes | Serves 4
Ingredients 1 large aubergine, trimmed and thinly sliced 3 tbsp olive oil 1 large leek, trimmed and halved widthways then cut into strips 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 600g bottle passata (sieved tomatoes) 2 tbsp tomato puree 2 tsp dried oregano Pinch of sugar Salt and freshly ground black pepper 200g ricotta cheese
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Preheat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas mark 7. Brush the aubergine slices with 2 tbsp of the oil. Heat a large cast-iron griddle pan and cook the slices (in batches) for 1-2 minutes on each side until lightly charred and just tender. Set aside. Blanch the leeks in a large pan of lightly salted water for 1 minute then refresh under cold water. Drain well and pat dry with kitchen paper. Heat the rest of the oil in a frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add the onion and fry for 5 minutes then add the garlic and fry for a further 1-2 minutes. Add the passata, tomato puree, oregano and sugar and bring to the boil. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until reduced and thickened, stirring frequently. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Spread some of the sauce in the base of four shallow individual gratin dishes. Cover with half the aubergine and leek then spread more tomato sauce on top. Crumble over the ricotta cheese. Cover with the rest of the aubergine and remaining sauce. Top with the mozzarella and the remaining leeks. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbling.
Top with a sprinkling of grated Parmesan (or vegetarian Italian-style hard cheese) mixed with brown breadcrumbs before baking to give a lovely golden crispy crust to the finished dishes.
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The Gift of Reading Looking for the perfect book to give someone this Christmas? Maybe we can help… The Giver of Stars – Jojo Moyes Times are hard in Kentucky at the end of the Great Depression. Five women set out to bring some light back into people’s lives, through books. This isn’t your average mobile library; the librarians have to travel hundreds of miles every week, on horseback. Amongst them is Margery – whose family and unconventional lifestyle mean she’s all but ostracised by ‘polite society’. And Alice – a lonely incomer far from home. A great story, great characters and great writing make The Giver of Stars the perfect gift. The Hairy Bikers’ One Pot Wonders – Si King and Dave Myers The Hairy Bikers are back with another cookery book packed with more than 100 recipes. Create delicious dishes with minimum effort and mess. Recipes include Sausage and Bean Tray Bake, and Boozy Syllabub Trifle. Just make sure the recipient of your gift invites you over for dinner soon.
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Never Have I Ever – Joshilyn Jackson A seemingly innocent game to liven up a book club turns into a tense game of cat and mouse as one woman threatens to reveal a long-buried secret. How far will Amy go to protect the fragile life she’s built for herself? A good choice for fans of twisting, suspense-packed thrillers.
entering the world of adults. Joining a theatre group wasn’t in his plans, but if that’s what it takes to win the love of Fran Fisher, he’s prepared to unleash his (very) hidden thespian. An enjoyable, humorous book ideal for anyone who came of age in the 90s or who has bittersweet memories of their first love.
The Secret Series – Pseudonymous Bosch Young adventure fans are sure to appreciate this series, starting with the first book – The Name of This Book is Secret. (My ten year old daughter devoured all five in quick succession.) Cass and MaxErnest are unlikely friends who find themselves caught up in a quest to uncover a secret. Danger, mystery, friendship, villains and humour abound.
The Ten Thousand Doors of January – Alix E. Harrow January Scaller finds her first Door when she’s seven years old. It leads to somewhere far from her cosseted life as the foster daughter of a rich man. Little girls grow up and learn not to believe in the impossible. But then a strange book appears, just as January’s real father vanishes, and January sets out to discover the truth about Doors. One of the best fantasy books of 2019, this is a must for fans of Neil Gaiman and Philip Pullman.
Sweet Sorrow – David Nicholls It’s 1997. Charlie Lewis has just left school and has one long summer ahead of him before finding a job and
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Presents for Parties
A brand new make-up palette
New beauty releases to see you through the Christmas season designed to last all day (and night) and available in 25 shades. See www. urbandecay.co.uk.
The perfect party make-up starts with the right base. Urban Decay’s new Stay Naked Weightless Liquid Foundation (£29.50) is waterproof, long-lasting and available in a staggering 50 shades. The light texture is similar to a tinted moisturiser and you can build it up for the coverage that’s right for you, whether that’s barely there or airbrushed perfection. Head to an Urban Decay counter for help choosing the right shade. Don’t fancy battling through the Christmas shoppers? Try the online colour-choosing tool. For a flawless finish, follow up with the Stay Naked Correcting Concealer (£20), which is semi-matte,
Give someone the gift of pain-free hair styling. The Alfa Italia Liscio detangling brush (from www. alfaitaliapro.com) is suitable for wet or dry hair and makes detangling a breeze. The bristles make short work of tangles but are gentle enough not to snag or break hair. The brush is also an ideal stocking filler, being priced at under £10 and just the right size to fit in the toe of a large stocking,. With their glittery design and baby soft fibres, StylPro brushes are perfect for Christmas. They don’t use animal hair, so they’re suitable for vegans. Treat someone to the set, or split them up to use as stocking fillers. The set of eight is priced at £39.99 from Argos, so each brush works out at around £5. See www.styltom.co.uk.
reminds me of untouched snow – almost too pristine to disturb. If you fancy treating someone to a new palette, without breaking the bank, take a look at W7’s Socialite Eyeshadow Palette – an absolute bargain at £11.95. The palette contains 18 eyeshadows, ranging from daytime nudes to glitterinfused golds and shimmery pinks. Unlike some of the more high-end brands, this palette even includes a brush and mirror. The eye shadows are easy to apply, and blend well. Whether it lasts until Christmas Eve, or somehow finds its way into your own make-up bag, is up to you. See www.w7 makeup.co.uk. Know a unicorn-loving beauty addict? The bestselling Yes To range has recently released two new products in its Yes to Grapefruit range. The Vitamin C Glow-Boosting
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contains kaolin clay to exfoliate and detox skin, aloe vera to hydrate and grapefruit extract to give skin a dose of antioxidants. Together, they help to tighten pores, reduce shine and leave skin looking
brighter and healthier. Central heating can leave skin feeling dry, tight and parched, so the Vitamin C Glow-Boosting Unicorn Brightening Mist should prove a welcome relief. Planning to vamp it up for your Christmas party? Try PÜR Cosmetics’ Velvet Matte Liquid Lipstick (£16). It goes on like a gloss, but has a matte, nonsticky finish. Agave extract and Vitamin E help to make it less drying than
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some other lipsticks. Try Addiction for full red-wine vamp, or Ever After for an easier to wear pink, from www. feelunique. com.
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as white noise or rainfall. The deluxe version even turns on automatically when a baby cries. Anything that babies and toddlers come into contact with is likely to get grubby rather quickly, particularly when they’re as soft and cuddly as Ewan. Luckily, you can take the electronic pod out to give him a good wash. Looking for a new Christmas duvet for your child? We love the
Gifted Inspiration for 0 to 8s Are you planning to welcome a mischievous elf to your home this year? How about this crocheted version from Best Years? It’s handmade, Fairtrade and rather cuter than the plastic mass-produced versions. It’s £18.99 from www.bestyears. co.uk.
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Ewan the Dream Sheep (£39.99) is sure to prove popular with newborns and new parents alike. This awardwinning modern classic has been helping babies (and parents) to get some shuteye for 10 years now. It mimics the environment a baby has grown comfortable with in the womb, by glowing softly and playing soothing sounds. Rather than jangling nursery rhymes (which parents will grow to hate rather quickly), Ewan’s main sound is a recording of a heartbeat, which is then combined with other gentle sounds, such
Christmas Jumper Bedding Set from George at Home. And the cuddly Yeti Stocking from Sainsbury’s (£4) is sure to be loved long past Boxing Day. New, uber-soft PJs are a must for Christmas, but ones bedecked with snowmen and snowflakes can feel out of place by New Year. We like these organic, Fairtrade pyjamas by OceanBluu. They’re kind to skin, kind to the people who make them, and kind to the planet. The brand is plastic-free and donates
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every purchase. They’re £25 from www.oceanbluu.com. Ice cream and lollies may not be the most appealing of treats to adults in winter, but kids love them all year around. And GLTC’s wooden Lolly and Scoop Ice Cream Shop (£65, www.gltc.co.uk)
will last a lot longer than the edible variety. There are ice lollies, cones, wafers, tubs and ice cream balls ready to scoop up and serve. Perfect for imaginative play. The White Stuff Christmas Veg
Box Set is a bargain at £9.95. Why not split the decorations up to use as stocking fillers? See www.whitestuff.com.
(£161) is made from birch wood and comes with a vice. Add the Toolset (£21) and ToolBox (£30) to keep your child entertained for hours. See www.nubie.co.uk. By Kate Duggan
Speaking of stocking fillers, the chunky woodland creature range from National Trust is perfect for toddlers. Each one is priced at £2.75, www. nationaltrust.org.uk. Planning to really push the boat out this Christmas? The Flexa Play Work Bench
Keeping Your Pets Calm on Bonfire Night The noise and flashes of light on Bonfire Night are startling for any animal, and it’s understandable if your pet feels anxious and stressed. So is there anything you can do to help them stay calm, both beforehand and on Bonfire Night itself? On Bonfire Night • Close windows and curtains before it gets dark. • Switch on the television or radio to mask the sounds. • Speak to your vet about pheromone diffusers or calming medication.
• Provide a ‘safe’ place in the house – maybe a den under a table, for instance, with their favourite comfort blanket, some toys, or an item of your clothing to cuddle. • Bring outdoor hutches into the house, shed, or garage, and add some extra straw or hay for soundproofing and an extra feeling of security. Before Bonfire Night Noises CDs Noises CDs are sometimes used as therapy for pets that become upset or anxious by loud noises. If you play them fairly softly during the weeks before Bonfire Night, they may become more used to the sounds of fireworks and be able to stay calmer. Collars and name tags Hopefully your pet won’t need to go outside during the evening but if they do, you need to make sure they’re wearing their collar and name tag. If you have a dog you’ll be able to take them out on a lead, but cats may become startled once they’re outside and run away to hide. pets.webmd.com/features/pet-pheromone-productsfor-behavior-problems#1 www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-advice/fireworks-and-pets www.pdsa.org.uk/taking-care-of-your-pet/lookingafter-your-pet/all-pets/pets-and-fireworks By Ann Haldon
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scheme, a personal pension is an individual contract between yourself and the pension provider, which is often an insurance company. The pension provider invests your contributions, but in the same way as a workplace pension you’re not able to access your money until you’re 55 years of age under current legislation.
Too late to save for retirement? We’re often told by financial experts that it’s never too late to start saving for retirement, and that even in our 50s building a substantial retirement pot is possible. Clearly this depends on individual circumstances and it’s always going to be better to start saving early, but it’s heartening to know you may still be able to fund a decent retirement lifestyle. Growth levels and the state of the world economy also have an impact, for better or worse, but unfortunately you have no control over these issues. So where should you start saving for your retirement, and is there anything you can do to improve your financial situation when you do retire? Workplace pensions If you’re in employment, a workplace pension can often be the best way to save for your retirement. Your contributions are matched by your employer; they’re typically deducted from your gross pay automatically, and attract tax relief. Pension auto-enrolment, a government initiative intended to help people save for their 20
retirement, means that if you’re aged over 22 and earn more than £10,000 per year you should automatically be enrolled in a workplace pension scheme. Earning less than this amount doesn’t necessarily mean you’re not eligible to join – you may still have the right to opt in and benefit from additional pension
Can you improve your situation when you do retire? contributions made by your employer. If you’re close to retiring and also in debt, however, it might be better to prioritise paying off your debts rather than contributing to a pension, but you need to speak to an authorised financial adviser who can assess your individual situation. Personal pensions If you’re self-employed or not working you can benefit from tax relief on pension contributions by paying into a personal pension. Unlike a workplace pension
Different types of personal pensions are available, including stakeholder pensions and selfinvested personal pensions (SIPPs), but again it’s crucial to obtain independent professional advice before going ahead. What about the state pension? Under current legislation the full new state pension is £168.60 per week.¹ If you’re eligible, the amount you’ll receive depends on the number of ‘qualifying years’ of National Insurance contributions you’ve built up. Currently, you need 35 qualifying years to receive the full payment of £168.60 per week, but state pension regulations may change again over the coming years – when new governments are elected, for example. Politics has an impact on pension arrangements in general, and it’s possible that the current rules regarding tax-free lump sums and the age when you can access your pension pot may also change in the future. Stocks and shares ISAs Investment ISAs are another way to build up retirement savings, and the current maximum limit for saving into a stocks and shares ISA is £20,000 (2019/20 tax year). You need to make sure your money is growing above the inflation rate, however, otherwise you’re effectively losing money. Stocks and shares ISAs offer more flexibility than pensions as you can access your money more
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readily, whereas workplace and private pensions aren’t usually accessible until you reach the age of 55. You can also choose from a wide range of investment products according to your preferred risk level, including ready-made funds. If you already have some knowledge and experience, however, you might want to select them yourself. Investment ISA providers typically allow you to pay in a lump sum, ‘drip-feed’ in a monthly amount, or both. You may also be able to invest lump sums in the future should you have the money available. Don’t forget your old pensions If you’ve worked for other employers in the past you may have pensions that you’ve forgotten, but don’t worry as the government run a Pension
Tracing Service that you can use to find lost pensions.² You can use the service online, or phone the Pension Tracing Service to find workplace or personal pensions – even the smallest pension could make a big difference to your overall pension pot when you retire. What can you do to boost your income in retirement? • Some people choose to work for themselves in retirement, making money with online ventures, or take up work parttime as an employee. • You can delay your official retirement date and allow the value of your pensions and investments to accumulate. • Equity release and downsizing are both popular ways to increase income in retirement, and you can generate a significant amount of capital
using your property. Some people choose to save into an investment ISA as well as a pension scheme, so they spread the investment risk and don’t tie up all of their money up in one place. As with most important financial matters, it’s important to seek guidance from an authorised adviser who can analyse your financial situation and present the best options. ¹www.gov.uk/new-state-pension/ what-youll-get ²www.gov.uk/find-pension-contactdetails www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/ en/articles/automatic-enrolmentinto-a-workplace-pension www.gov.uk/personal-pensionsyour-rights By Ann Haldon
SCHOOL STREETS ARE COMING to Gilmerton Primary School We’ll be closing the streets at the start and end of the school day around Gilmerton Primary school to make it safer and reduce pollution for everyone in the area.
At these times general traffic won’t be able to drive on: • • • •
Hyvot Bank Avenue Hyvot Loan between Hyvot Mill Drive and Moredun Dykes Road Moredun Dykes Road between Hyvot Gardens and Gilmerton Road The Spinney.
People with residents’ permits will still be able to drive on these streets. We’ll send permit application packs to residents soon. More information edinburgh.gov.uk/schoolstreets Please mention the Murrays Directory when responding to adverts
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Community News to live a happy life? Introducing Dogs Trust Dog School, a national network of experienced trainers providing fun, educational courses for all dog owners. To find out about your nearest dog school please visit www. dogstrustdogschool.org.uk/dog-school/ edinburgh or telephone 0131 448 1025.
FRIENDS OF SEVEN ACRE PARK If you
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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. It’s easy to do, 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. Meet: Portobello Swim Centre Wednesday: 10:30am If you have questions phone the Ageing Well team 0131 458 2183 or e-mail: ageingwell@EdinburghLeisure.co.uk
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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 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.
DOGS TRUST
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 6pm745pm. 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. 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 Jenni on 07415335889. 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.
THE CHEYNE GANG a Community Sing-
ing Group for people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and other chronic lung conditions. Come and join one of our sessions and feel the benefit of our breathing exercises, singing, great company, tea and cakes! We meet at Greyfriars Charteris Centre, 38-140 Pleasance, Edinburgh EH8 9RR - Alternate Monday Afternoons 2pm – 4pm. Contact us for more information: Dot Burns-Brown: - 07903168449 Anne Ritchie: - 07769322583 Find us on Facebook and Twitter www.thecheynegang.com
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Liberton Golf Club •
WINTER OFFER — 15 months for the price of 12 months. Offer begins from 1st October 2019 then pay nothing until 31st December 2020. (Part of this amount can be paid monthly).
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We have a variety of memberships to suit everyone.
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No joining fee and also an option to pay monthly.
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We pride ourselves on the condition of our course. This is reflected in the positive feedback we have received from our visitors.
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Our Clubhouse is a welcoming place for your relaxation after your round.
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Catering and bar services are available all day.
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As well as club social events, the clubhouse is available for use for outside functions.
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Our PGA Professional, Iain Seath, is available to give lessons for every level of ability to help develop your game.
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A well stocked Professionals shop to cater for all your golfing needs.
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There is a strong and healthy ladies section at the club.
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We welcome junior members at Liberton where we admit children of members to the club FREE from the age of 8 to 15 and non members children from the age of 10 to 15.
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Regular members competitions throughout the golfing season.
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Secretary’s Office—Stuart McDonald, Tel: 0131 664 3009 (Ext 1), Email: info@libertongc.co.uk Professional—Iain Tel: 0131 664 3009 (Ext 3), Email: liberton-golfpro@hotmail.co.uk To advertiseSeath, call 07407382722 or email karolyne@murraysdirectory.com
Liberton Golf Club—A Potted History since 1914. On 9th June 1914 over eighty people assembled in a classroom at the village school in Liberton to discuss proposals to set up a 9 hole golf course and to form a club for residents in the Liberton area. The committee looked around for suitable land and decided to approach Colonel Gordon Gilmore with a supporting declaration signed by 105 people. The committee asked the Colonel if he would lease circa 60 acres of parkland at Kingston Grange which was agreed to in principle. Unfortunately four days later World War I broke out and it took a further six years before the nine hole course was officially opened on the 19th June 1920 with Mr James Welsh having the honour of becoming the first Captain of Liberton Golf Club. At the Clubs inaugural meeting held four months earlier it was agreed that both gents and ladies would have equal rights. This departed at that time from tradition but, the war had brought a change in attitude. Liberton Golf Club remains an equal rights club. Entrance to the course was by a gate located at the present day 10 th green and the erection of two huts inside the gate provided members with lockers and a clubhouse. Two years later the much grander premises of Kingston Grange were acquired for use by members as a clubhouse. The 9 hole course, covering 52 acres, was quickly extended to 12 holes after the tenant of Kingston Grange, having had six acres of land fenced off for privacy, agreed that golf could be played within that area. In May of 1923 the further extended 18 hole course was opened and is basically the same as it is today. Some significant changes to the course have occurred over the years with the removal of the market garden and cottage and formation of the current 13th hole being the most significant. The sequence of play has changed many times with the original 18 hole course having its first hole as the present 8th hole, a par 3. Played originally as an outer ring first nine holes then an inner ring the sequence was changed firstly to eliminate the par 3 start and then to have a mixture of the two circuits thereby resulting in essentially the current format. Further changes were essential due to the reduction of the 6th hole from a par 4 to a par 3 and the creation of the current 7th hole from what was two par 3’s which was required due to what would have meant a run of four par 3’s. Further more recent changes have been made to a number of tees, in particular the 3rd and 14th, to provide more length to the course. With the approach of our Centenary Year in 2020, Liberton Golf Club is still striving to give its members and visitors alike the best possible conditions, on and off the course, to enjoy your time with us.
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Flu and the Flu Vaccine: Myths and Facts Flu isn’t new and neither is its vaccine, yet they still cause confusion. Let’s set things straight… The flu or a cold? Myth: Colds can’t make you feel really ill, give you a temperature or make your muscles ache. That’s flu. Colds generally don’t confine you to the couch, but they can cause muscle aches and high temperatures. A heavy cold can make you feel very poorly. Remember: • Colds usually comes on gradually; flu comes on rapidly. • Colds mainly affects your nose and throat. Flu can cause diarrhoea, stomach pain, nausea and vomiting, plus fatigue, lack of appetite and difficulty sleeping. Children with flu are prone to ear pain too. Preventing flu Proper hygiene is vital to prevent flu spreading. Sufferers should wash their hands thoroughly and regularly, and bin used tissues immediately. In healthy adults, common flu 26
strains aren’t usually a serious risk; they recover in a week or two. However, the NHS recommends flu vaccinations to certain groups are at higher risk of catching flu and/or developing serious complications, and offers it free to anyone: • 65 or over. • Pregnant (protecting mother and foetus from complications and immunising the new-born for the first few months). • With certain medical conditions, including: chronic (long-term) respiratory, heart, kidney or liver diseases; chronic neurological conditions; diabetes; spleen issues; reduced immunity; severe obesity (BMI of 40 or above). • Living in a long-stay residential care home/facility. • Who cares for someone whose welfare may be at risk if they fall ill. It’s also offered to children. Healthy children under five are the age group most likely to be admitted to hospital with flu. Children aged two
and three years should be offered a vaccination and the nasal spray vaccine is offered annually in primary school. Children over six months old with a long-term health condition should be vaccinated too. Frontline health and social care workers should also be vaccinated (at their employers’ expense). About the flu vaccine Ideally, vaccination should occur before flu season (from December to March). Fact: You may still catch flu if you’re vaccinated. Flu vaccines are produced in advance and contain the three or four flu strains most likely to be prevalent during the next winter, so you may catch an unexpected or rarer strain. However, you’ll be protected from most strains you’ll encounter, and vaccinations help to prevent flu spreading. Myth: The flu vaccine can give you flu. It can’t, as it doesn’t contain active viruses, but it may cause a temporary temperature and muscle aches. Flu-like symptoms may be from another virus or from flu caught before the vaccine took effect (immunity is achieved 10-14 days afterwards). Treating the flu Flu is caused by a virus, not bacteria, so antibiotics won’t help. If you do catch flu, rest and stay warm and hydrated. Paracetamol or ibuprofen will help lower your temperature and ease aching. Flu medications may also contain these as ingredients, so read medication leaflets carefully to avoid overdosing. See your doctor if symptoms don’t improve after a week, or immediately if you’re at risk of complications. By Alison RUnham www.alison.runham.co.uk
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THE LIBERTON ASSOCIATION -------------------------------------
The Liberton Association aims to protect and promote the interests of the residents in the Liberton Area ------------------------------------Contact: liberton.association@gmail.com Follow us on: www.libertonassociation.co.uk www.facebook.com/LibertonAssociation www.twitter.com/LibertonAssoc www.instagram.com/libertonassociation The Liberton Association 64 Liberton Drive Edinburgh EH16 6NW
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General Knowledge Crossword Across 1. Put into code (8) 5. Salve, ointment (4) 9. Clench, clutch tightly (5) 10. Robert ___, Poet Laureate 1913–30 (7) 11. Trousers that end above the knee (6) 12. Emerge from an egg (5) 14. Inferior substitute or imitation (6) 16. Item that fastens together two ends of a belt (6) 19. Bowl-shaped vessel (5) 21. Preposterous (6) 24. Shrub that yields coffee beans (7) 25. Items of footwear (5) 26. Item of crockery (4) 27. Characteristic of a
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Can you bag a bargain on Black Friday Prepare for November & a month of big deals. Are some too good to be true?
Black Friday is the annual sales event that crossed the Atlantic to become huge in the UK too. But does that mean you’ll get a good deal? Black Friday is actually two big days of deals: Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Black Friday is the start of the Christmas shopping season in the US, because it’s when retailers traditionally ran ‘door-buster’ sales on the day after the Thanksgiving holiday. The following Monday has been dubbed Cyber Monday because apparently everybody goes back to work, panics about Christmas presents and hits the online shops on the same day. Black Friday gets bigger every year. A long weekend became a week of deals, until now Black Friday runs for two weeks or more, with all kinds of deals announced well in advance as well as flash ‘lightning deals’ on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. It’s become the most important part of the retail calendar not just for technology but for many retailers selling fashion, homeware and jewellery too. It’s a good time to buy smart home technology, which attracts massive discounts at this time of year. Can you really get good deals? The answer is a qualified yes. There are plenty of deals to be had, but some of them are illusory: common tactics include listing RRPs that no sensible person would pay – you’ll see this a lot with TVs, which promise massive discounts on recommended retail prices nobody paid – or gently increasing prices in the run-up to Black Friday so they can be lowered in time for the big event and labelled with a big ‘Sale!’ sticker. And like any sale, often 30
the deals are on products that are being phased out to make room for new products or because they’re no longer being made. End-of-line products aren’t necessarily bad buys, but research anything before you decide whether or not to spend. Before you hit the ‘Buy Now’ button on a bargain, search for it in Pricespy.co.uk. That shows you what other retailers are selling the product for, and tells you whether you’re really getting a good deal. It works on everything from DVDs to dishwashers and it also tells you whether products are in stock: a deal isn’t much use if you can’t actually order the product. If you’re looking at a deal on Amazon, have a look at uk.camelCamelCamel.com. Simply copy and paste the address of the Amazon product listing or the exact product name and it’ll show you the price history – so for example if we search for the cult favourite Instant Pot pressure cooker we can see that while its price varies from £70 to £130, it’s usually sold for around £90. One of the simplest tricks to Black Friday and Cyber Monday is to make sure you only buy things you actually need. This time last year we bought some fancy headphones on Black Friday; this week we’re selling them on eBay, still in the original sealed packaging. A bargain isn’t a bargain if you don’t use it. Images: top left clockwise - CamelCamelCamel lets you see any Amazon product’s price history. Amazon offers big Black Friday discounts on products such as its Echo speaker. Hue lights are another safe bet for Black Friday discounts. Instant Pot electric pressure cooker, a consistent Black Friday top seller.
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Spiced pumpkin cheesecake Rich, creamy and spiced with cinnamon, this autumnal cheesecake is best baked the day before serving.
Ready in 2 hours, plus cooling and chilling | Serves 8
Ingredients
200g digestive biscuits, finely crushed 85g unsalted butter, melted 500g full-fat soft cheese, at room temperature 100g caster sugar 75g light soft brown sugar 3 large eggs, beaten 425g can pumpkin puree 2 tsp vanilla extract 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
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Grease a 20cm round spring-form tin and line the base with baking paper. Mix together the crushed biscuits and melted butter and press into the base of the tin. Chill in the fridge whilst making the filling. Preheat the oven to 160C/140C fan/gas mark 2. Beat the soft cheese, caster sugar and 55g of the light soft brown sugar together in a large bowl until creamy. Gradually beat in the eggs. Place the pumpkin puree in a separate bowl and beat with the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon until smooth. Fold into the cheesecake mixture until thoroughly combined. Spoon the mixture over the biscuit base and gently level the surface. Sprinkle over the rest of the brown sugar. Bake the cheesecake on a baking sheet in the preheated oven for 1¼ -1½ hours until the filling is just set. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside until cold, then chill in the fridge for 2 hours or overnight. Serve sliced drizzled with raspberry sauce.
For a quick raspberry sauce, push 200g fresh raspberries through a fine-holed sieve (discarding the pulp left in the sieve). Stir in 25g icing sugar and a squeeze of lemon juice.
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INDEX
Business & Services Solicitors VMH Solicitors
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Skip Hire Urban Waste
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Taxi - Private Hire Bluebird Taxi
FRONT COVER CAPITAL THEATRES All Trades DCM
Golf Club Liberton Golf 9 & 31
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 15 Electrician & Electrical Contractors DSykes Electrical
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Funeral Services Fosters Family Directors 3 Porteous Funeral Services 29 Gardening & Outdoor Supplies Champfluerie Estate 5
Hotel Braidhill Hotel
24-25 2
Joiner G. Stewart Joinery J.J. Construction
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MOT Services AVW Auto Centre
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Painter & Decorator KBL Painting Decorating
Waste Removal Urban Waste
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Wedding Venue Braidhill Hotel
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Windows Ventrolla
Restaurants Braidhill Hotel Roofing Fairmile Roofing
BACK COVER Real Foods
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Across: 1 Encipher, 5 Balm, 9 Grasp, 10 Bridges, 11 Shorts, 12 Hatch, 14 Ersatz, 16 Buckle, 19 Basin, 21 Absurd, 24 Arabica, 25 Socks, 26 Dish, 27 Feminine. Down: 1 Edge, 2 Coaches, 3 Piper, 4 Emboss, 6 Argot, 7 Mischief, 8 Vishnu, 13 Keyboard, 15 Tennis, 17 Karachi, 18 Carafe, 20 Scabs, 22 Sushi, 23 Isle 34
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Will - Last Will & Testimony VMH Solicitors 33
Plasterer & Decorator DCM 31 Plumbing Able Girl Plumbing Currievale Plumbing Weir Plumbing
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