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Issue 35 - October 2017
The FREE local business directory for residents of EH16 and EH17
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High quality timber garden products, log stores and wood fuels
Garden Sheds Garages/Workshops
Summerhouses
Children’s Play Houses
Dog Kennels Garden Stores
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Woodchip Log Stores Full Range Garden Furniture Firewood Logs and Wood Fuel Softwoods, Hardwoods, Kiln Dried Log Chests
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CONTENTS Motoring - Renault Zoe................................... 6 Gardening - Gardeners in Glass Houses.......... 8 Recipe - Cream of Pea and Herb Soup.......... 10 Travel - Reims................................................ 12 Health - You, Your Bones & Osteoporosis..... 14 Movie Review - Dunkirk................................ 16 Real Foods................................................ 18-19 Community News.................................... 22-23 Beauty........................................................... 24 Quick Crossword (Sols p34).......................... 28 Technology - High-Tech Horrors.................... 30 Bake - Chocolate & Orange Puddings........... 32 Index of Advertisers...................................... 34
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OCTOBER 2017 Murrays Directory.
elcome to the issue of the
The Autum Equinox is behind us now, the trees are turning and the light is dimming so much earlier it seems. The autumnal colours are beautiful. And here we are with another publication. It’s busy this time of year. The golf clubs are promoting themselves, and there’s a fabulous new hair salon opened, Chakras. All our regulars are here too - so if you need renovations, painters and decorators, clearners, roofers, electricians, plumbers, new windows, a skip hire, boiler repairs, an MOT or service, entertainment, organic food, blinds, odd jobs and handyman, outdoor furniture and goods, and so much more, your first port of call is right here with local and interested businesses. When you use a service from the directory, remember to let them know that you found them in the Murrays Directory. That way they see that their ad is working for them and you. And thanks as ever for your support of the directory, and your feedback.
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LIBERTON OFFICE – NOW OPEN Porteous Funeral Directors new branch offers a comprehensive service for families within Alnwickhill, Liberton, Gracemount, Craigmillar, Gilmerton, Moredun, Mortonhall, Ellen’s Glen Liberton, and surrounding areas. Our bright modern facilities provide a peaceful setting where you can discuss arrangements. Alternatively, you may feel more comfortable within your own surroundings, so we are happy to meet you at home at a time that is convenient for you. Our meticulous attention to detail, accompanied with our exemplary personal service and an understanding that only perfection will suffice, is what makes our company so unique. We specialise in creating individual, personal funerals that reflect your family’s wishes, beliefs and faith. Working closely with you, we can organise every aspect of your loved one’s funeral. We also have a range of headstones and other memorial markers on display and can offer advice and assistance on cleaning, securing or adding inscriptions to existing memorials.
Office hours: Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm If you require our services outwith these times, please call 0131 664 6745 (24 hour attention) Porteous Funeral Directors: Family Owned and Completely Independent Proud to Serve the Local Community
Liberton ¯ Kirkbrae House, 43A Lasswade Road, EH16 6TD ¯ 0131 664 6745 Blackhall ¯ 14 Telford Road, EH4 2BA ¯ 0131 332 3609 Colinton ¯ 7 Bridge Road, EH13 0LH ¯ 0131 441 6500 Juniper Green Head Office ¯ 589 Lanark Road, EH14 5DA ¯ 0131 453 4535 Juniper Green Memorial Showroom ¯ 553 Lanark Road, EH14 5DE ¯ 0131 453 4535 Also incorporating ¯ Bonnyrigg Funeral Directors ¯ 60 High Street, EH19 2AB ¯ 0131 654 1988 Leith Funeral Directors ¯ 72¯74 Leith Walk, EH6 5HB ¯ 0131 554 1113
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Motoring
By James Baggott
Renault Zoe - Impressive Electric Range for Small Price
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ith its new Z.E.40 battery, the Renault Zoe now boasts a real-world range of up to 184 miles. Simon Davis puts it to the test. The Renault Zoe could be the Twizy quadricycle’s older sister. However, the Zoe is a proper family car with five seats, a boot and a useable real-world electric driving range. It’s also a zero-emissions vehicle, meaning it qualifies for the government’s full £4,500 plug-in car grant, and there is no vehicle excise duty. WHAT’S NEW? The Zoe has been facelifted for 2017 and gains a new battery – the Z.E.40. There’s also the new Signature Nav top-level trim. This new battery dramatically increases its appeal compared with its rivals. The quoted 250-mile range is based on the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), however, and Renault says that realistically this will be closer to 184 miles in summer and 124 miles in the winter. WHAT’S UNDER THE BONNET? Our test vehicle was fitted with Renault’s R90 electric motor, developing 91bhp and 220Nm of torque, giving a 0-60mph time of 13.3 seconds and a top speed of 84mph. The Zoe comes with a home-charging unit, so you’ll be able to replenish its batteries in as little as seven hours. WHAT’S IT LIKE TO DRIVE? While the electric motor reaches 30mph in a timely fashion, it takes a long time to reach open road speeds, so the Zoe isn’t ideal for longdistance drives. Around town, however, the Zoe is perfectly capable. Visibility is good, it’s comfortable, easy to 6
drive and its relatively small size makes for easy parking. The steering is rather vague, though, and the regenerative brakes are rather grabby. HOW DOES IT LOOK? We think the Zoe is pretty and very chic, and one of the most attractive-looking EVs on sale today. WHAT’S IT LIKE INSIDE? That low price point is apparent in the cabin, where you’ll find plenty of cheap and scratchy plastic surfaces. Compared with the likes of the Hyundai Ioniq Electric, the Zoe’s interior is a letdown. It wins on space, however. Two adults can sit in relative comfort in the back seats as long as the front passengers are not too tall. Boot space stands at a decent 338 litres. WHAT’S THE SPEC LIKE? Standard equipment is fairly generous: even entry-level models include Renault’s R-Link infotainment system and satellite navigation. Our mid-range Dynamique Nav specification test car had a hands-free key card, DAB radio, Bluetooth audio streaming and rear parking sensors. Prices for the Renault Zoe start at just £14,245, considerably less than its rivals. However, that does not include the mandatory monthly battery hire fee, which costs upwards of £59 per month based on mileage. If you want buy the Zoe and battery outright, the entry-level i-Expression Nav model is £19,845. VERDICT The Zoe earns points for being one of the most affordable electric cars on the market. It’s not going to amaze you with its dynamic abilities, but as an urban daily driver its superior range, practical interior and attractive looks make it hard to beat in this segment.
FACTS AT A GLANCE Model: Renault Zoe Dynamique Nav R90 Z.E.40
Price as tested: £19,295 (not including £59 per month battery hire) Engine: R90 Electric motor with Z.E.40 battery Power (bhp): 91 Torque (Nm): 220 Max speed (mph): 84mph
0-60mph: 13.3 seconds Charge time: 7-8 hours
Range (NEDC): 250 miles Emissions: (g/km): 0
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Servicing, MOT and Repairs EDINBURGH & LOTHIANS LEADING AUDI, VW, SEAT AND SKODA SPECIALISTS Keith and Alan at AVW are delighted to announce the addition of an MOT Testing station. We can offer the latest in diagnostic equipment backed up with years of technical experience all at a fraction of the cost compared to main dealers. In addition to MOTs and servicing we also offer a great deal on tyres and air conditioning servicing.
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Gardening Gardeners in Glass Houses
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greenhouse is a purchase you won’t regret, literally transforming your gardening activities and opening up a whole new range of possibilities - but what should you consider? A greenhouse needs to be sited well away from large trees, to prevent shady conditions within, as well as falling branches or other tree debris damaging the glass and clogging the guttering. If you are going to want to install any electrical equipment, bear in mind that the further the greenhouse is from the existing supply, the more expensive it will be to install underground armoured cable. Choose the largest greenhouse your space and budget allows, as many gardeners end up wishing for something larger. But any greenhouse is better than none, so if 4ft x 4ft is the only option, then still go for it! Most greenhouses have a frame made from wood or metal (typically aluminium). Many prefer the look of wood, but it will need regular maintenance unless it is western red cedar. Whichever you choose, make sure it is sturdily constructed, especially if you live in a wind-prone area. Plenty of ventilation helps reduce the temperature, particularly in the height of summer, preventing damage to plants or even their death. It also improves air circulation, so reducing problems with plant diseases. Consider roof vents, which aid air circulation and efficient loss of excess heat. Make sure that greenhouse doorway is wide 8
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enough for easy access - ideally wide enough to push a wheelbarrow through, as this makes jobs such as changing the soil or bringing in compost easier. A greenhouse should be erected on a solid base - perhaps paving slabs, concrete or bricks - or on a skirt or surround of paving or concrete. A solid path up the centre is practical and can be combined with an open bed up one or both sides. A bed has the advantage that it can be filled with quality soil and planted directly, making maintenance of crops like tomatoes straightforward. A solid base means greenhouse crops must be grown in containers. I recommend greenhouse staging, usually made from slatted wood or metal, as a perfect place to stand seed trays, pots and propagators. Most greenhouses are fitted with horticultural grade glass, but this can be replaced with safety glass or reinforced glass if the garden is used by children. Plastic, polythene or corrugated plastic ‘glazing’ are also available; these are generally lower cost and less of a potential hazard - but check how long they will last and consider how they will look. Useful extras include: shading; guttering and a linked in water-butt; and an electrical supply, which allows heating, lighting, fans and installation of a heated propagator. My Top Reasons for Getting a Greenhouse • You can grow a wider range of crops with ease. • It provides a longer growing season. • You can raise plants from seed and save money. • It will dramatically reduce the risk of problems such as tomato blight. • Plants get plenty of natural light and are more likely to thrive. • It makes a perfect gardener’s hide-away! Visit Pippa’s website www.pippagreenwood.com for her ‘Winter thru’ Spring Collection’ of gorgeous UKgrown garden-ready vegetable plants ready for delivery in September. You’ll also find many gardening items including growing frames, SpeedHoes, SpeedWeeders, raised bed kits, Nemaslug and other nematode controls, copper tape, pull-out EasyTunnels, signed books and lots more besides.
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Cream Of Pea & Herb Soup Serves 4
Ready in 45 minutes, plus cooling
This light and creamy summery soup tastes delicious hot or cold. To serve cold, leave the soup to cool then chill in the fridge for 2-3 hours before serving. Top with a dollop of crème fraiche and serve with crusty bread, if liked.
Melt the butter in a large deep pan. Add the leek and potato and cook over a medium heat for 10 minutes until beginning to soften.
Ingredients: • 25g butter
• 400g fresh podded peas
Pour in the stock and bring to the boil, then simmer for 10-15 minutes until the potato is tender. Add nearly all the peas (reserve a few for garnish), mint, dill and sugar and simmer for a further 4-5 minutes.
• Few fresh mint leaves
• Few fresh dill sprigs, plus extra to garnish
Cool the soup for 10 minutes then puree until almost smooth with a stick blender or in batches in a food processor.
• Pinch of sugar
Return the pureed mixture to the pan and heat through gently. Stir in the cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• 1 leek, trimmed and chopped
• 1 potato, peeled and diced • 1 litre vegetable stock
• 100ml double cream
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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If fresh peas are unavailable use the same quantity of frozen peas instead. 10
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Ladle into four warmed bowls and serve garnished with the reserved peas and dill sprigs.
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hakras Hair Salon is a dream come true for its owner, Jill Peacock. Jill has been hairdressing for many years and understands the connection between your hair and how you feel. Having worked in Edinburgh, London, Dublin, Holland and latterly Bilston, Jill opened Chakras Hair Salon in the South Side of Edinburgh, near Gilmerton in July. Chakras, offers a professional, friendly, bright atmosphere. At Chakras we understand a visit to the hairdressers is sometimes the only moment you take to sit and do something just for you. That’s why when you enter Chakras you will instantly feel relaxed. A personal conversation is offered to us feel and understand what you want from your hair. We will listen and guide you to design the best hairstyle/colour to suit you, your hair
and your lifestyle. Our expert knowledge and skills will ensure you receive only the best in hair treatment and styling. Chakras Hair Salon not only offers hairstyling but is also home of the ‘Crown Chakra Experience’ - a service where you will be treated to a truly unique hands on head massage, using essential oils to shift the stresses of the day and help replenish your energy back to full health and alignment. At Chakras we believe everyone should be able to afford the wellbeing experience of having their hair done whenever they want with no need to save up or treat yourself only once a year. That’s why our services are priced very reasonably, allowing you to enjoy 'me time' more often. Book your appointment today and take your hair and yourself on a wonderful journey at Chakras Hair Salon.
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L E V A R
T
A Royal City
By Solange Hando
Reims
In the Champagne region, just 45 minutes east of Paris, the colourful city of Reims owes its fame to history and some of the world’s most illustrious vineyards. Palais du Tau, the former archbishop’s palace, alongside royal treasures.
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ere champagne is almost an everyday treat, but on special occasions you might meet the lovely Queen of Champagne draped in a crinoline holding up to 100 glasses, full to the brim. The Romans planted the vines and by the end of the first millennium, the wine had earned its place on royal tables. This was a still white wine made from black grapes but, when bottled, bubbles arising during the second fermentation could cause explosions. Even Dom Pérignon, the local monk who greatly improved it, tried hard to suppress them. Yet as early as 1531, sparkling wine had been successfully produced in Limoux near Carcassonne, and when the problem was eventually solved in Champagne, sparkling wine quickly gained favour. Today, champagne is on the scene wherever you go in this endearing city, even in the cathedral. Almost totally destroyed in WWI, Notre-Dame has been painstakingly rebuilt, including its old stained glass windows, including a panel dedicated to wine making and Dom Pérignon. Bright contemporary windows by Chagall are a stunning contrast, while the latest addition is a gift from Angela Merkel as a sign of reconciliation. Many of the statues and sculptures are copies of the originals which are kept in the adjoining
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Royal? Just walk down the aisle and you will see a plaque marking the spot where Clovis, the first King of the Franks, was baptized by St Rémi on Christmas Day 496, followed by 3,000 of his men. According to legend, the king was anointed with a miraculous oil carried by a dove. The oil was later stored in St Rémi’s Abbey and only brought to the cathedral for coronations, returned to its rightful home after the ceremony in exchange for hostages the monks kept just in case. Altogether 25 French kings were crowned in Reims Cathedral, the last one in 1825. Most notable perhaps was Charles VII, who regained his throne during the Hundred Years War aided by the charismatic John of Arc. Charging on horseback, sword drawn, her statue rises dramatically in front of the cathedral. Back in town, trams glide quietly through the streets while visitors and locals lunch on Erlon Square, ‘ the Champs-Elysées’ of Reims, guarded by the slender Subé fountain and its Victory statue. Others relax in the parks, wander around gleaming stores and quaint shopping arcades or head for St Rémi, now a basilica, the Fine Arts Museum or the ‘Musée de la Reddition’ where at 2.41am, on May 7th 1945, the German High Command surrendered unconditionally to the Allies in the school which served as their headquarters. Today, Reims hosts concerts and exhibitions all year round, first class theatre shows and festivals, celebrating Champagne, folk culture or the legendary Joan of Arc. But no visit to the city would be complete without a guided tour in a Champagne House, such as Veuve Cliquot, named after a 27 year old widow who in 1804, well ahead of her time, took over her husband’s business. Cavernous chalk pits, originally dug by the Romans for building material, are now the Cliquot wine cellars, a vast underground maze stretching for 25km on three levels and storing 100 million bottles of champagne in perfect conditions.
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HEALTH
By Alison Runham www.alison.runham.co.uk
You, Your Bones and Osteoporosis
Worldwide, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men aged 50 and over will suffer an osteoporotic fracture. World Osteoporosis Day on 20th October aims to raise osteoporosis awareness. Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones weaken and decrease in density, increasing the likelihood of fractures. The high incidence of fractures in the over50s is mostly due to weakened bones. Although osteoporosis can affect any bone, the wrists, hips and spine are the most commonly affected. WHO IS AT RISK? Women are generally at greater risk than men, as falling oestrogen levels during the menopause affect bone density. Women are at even higher risk if they: • Experience menopause or have a hysterectomy before age 45. • Over-exercise or diet, stopping their periods for more than six months. Other risk factors include: • Overactive thyroid or parathyroid glands. • Adrenal gland or pituitary gland disorders. • Family history of osteoporosis or hip fracture. • A BMI of 19 or less. • Long-term high-dose corticosteroid use (e.g. for arthritis or asthma). • Eating disorders. • Smoking and heavy drinking. • Rheumatoid arthritis. • Conditions causing malabsorption problems (e.g. coeliac or Crohn’s disease). • Some breast and prostate cancer medications. • Long periods of inactivity (e.g. long-term bed rest). • In men, low testosterone levels. PREVENTING OSTEOPOROSIS DO: Take regular exercise that includes weight-bearing and muscle-strengthening activities, which exert force on bones and stimulate growth. They’ll also improve flexibility and balance, making falls less likely.
• Weight-bearing exercise: brisk walking, hiking, jogging, climbing stairs, rope skipping, aerobics or racquet sports. • Muscle-strengthening (resistance) exercise: weight-lifting (hand weights are fine), resistance bands, weight machines, rising up on your toes and push-ups. Include plenty of calcium, vitamin D and protein in your diet. Dairy foods are great sources of protein, calcium, Vitamin D and other vital minerals. Other sources of calcium: some green vegetables (e.g. kale, broccoli, okra), apricots, canned fish with bones (e.g. sardines), nuts, soya beans and soya milk. Most of our vitamin D is produced naturally when our skin is exposed to sunlight (so ensure you spend a little time outside without sun cream). However, our sunlight exposure depends on location and lifestyle. Dietary sources include egg yolks, fatty fish (salmon, tuna and mackerel), beef liver and almond milk. You can also choose foods fortified with calcium and Vitamin D (e.g. some breads and cereals) or take supplements. Don’t take more than 500–600 mg of calcium daily and take Vitamin D too, as it’s essential for calcium absorption. DON’T: Smoke or exceed the advised alcohol limits of 2 units a day. Both are proven to substantially raise fracture risk. Diagnosing Osteoporosis Doctors can use an online tool to assess fracture risk. You may also have a DEXA (DXA) scan that measures bone mineral density, giving you a ‘T score’. A score below -2.5 confirms a diagnosis of osteoporosis. Treating Osteoporosis Not everyone will need medication and treatment depends on age, sex, risk of fracture, previous injury history and existing conditions. It’s sensible to maintain healthy Vitamin D, calcium and fitness levels and reduce your fall risk by ensuring your eyesight and balance are fine. However, if you have a hormone deficiency, a supplement may be appropriate. Other medications include: • Bisphosphonates (e.g. etidronate) and Selective Oestrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs), which help maintain bone density. • Strontium ranelate, which reduces bone breakdown and stimulates new bone growth. For More Information: National Osteoporosis Foundation: www.nof.org International Osteoporosis Foundation: www.iofbonehealth.org
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A GHOST STORY
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ou often hear people in the film industry talking about the ‘one for them and one for me’ strategy of managing their time. The pay cheque from a large studio production allows you to go and make a smaller, independent and often more creative project. David Lowery is perhaps taking this philosophy to the extreme: In between directing two massive live-action Disney remakes, Pete’s Dragon (2016) and the upcoming Peter Pan, he snuck away to film A Ghost Story, the almost dialogue free rumination I have seen on the passing of time once our life has ended. The film reunites Rooney Mara and Casey Affleck, last seen together in Lowery’s western crime romance Ain’t Them Bodies Saints (2013), as an unnamed couple living in rural Texas. We see about ten minutes of their life together, enough to know that she habitually browses property websites while he immerses himself in his songwriting, turning a deaf ear to the subject if it ever comes up, before he is involved in a fatal off-screen car accident. From that moment on, one of the most talented actors of his generation is covered completely, from head to toe, in a sheet complete with two haphazardly cutout eyeholes. He doesn’t speak another word, except engaging in some basic sign language with another ghost he meets (thankfully subtitled for our benefit), as he returns home to witness Mara grieve his passing, continue his life without him. The film is presented in a square aspect ratio with rounded, softened edges giving the whole thing a dream-like feel. The camera lingers on certain scenes, longer than you would normally find comfortable but it pushes through this, 16
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reaching an almost serene disquiet. The much discussed scene where Mara’s character does some dishes, pauses, then slumps to the floor, crying, and devours nearly an entire chocolate tart in one unbroken, five-minute take seems ridiculous at first, but the wave of feeling that builds up in that time - one that finally breaks a scene or so later amongst a surge of Daniel Hart’s gorgeous score - hit me so hard I am still thinking about it weeks later, and no doubt will for a long time to come. To say anything of where the film goes from there would do a disservice to what it is striving to achieve in it’s second half, but it succeeds so perfectly it’s hard not to want to give away all it’s secrets. The way it conveys the passing of time, the notion that when you die the people you surrounded yourself with, the places you spent your days, will inevitably carry on without you, gives you that tingly sensation you sometimes feel when you think about your metaphysical place in the universe. It’s a film that won’t be for everyone, but if you can stop instagramming your life for 90 minutes it’s one of the most rewarding cinema experiences of the year.
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Fermented foods, Prebiotics & Probiotics The bacteria that live in our gut are essential for health. That is how nutrients are absorbed, assimilated and digested.
In addition, fermenting can eliminate anti-nutrients, and biologically enrich the foods with amino acids and vitamins.
These bacteria also play a role in our immune systems, are linked to our mental health and there are a trillion of them living in each gut! They weigh around 4 pounds per person. They are also known as gut flora.
You probably already eat fermented foods in your diet. Chocolate, coffee, vanilla, some teas, pickles, vinegar, cheese and yoghurt are all fermented foods. Then there’s alcohol, sauerkraut, kombucha, sourdough and kefir, which are all fermented!
Probiotics are thought to directly kill or inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria, stopping them producing toxic substances that can make you ill.
If you're looking for fermented foods, prebiotics or probiotics, get along to your nearest Real Foods shop in Edinburgh. We've got what you need to get your gut in good health.
And, there are some foods that are naturally probiotic. Sauerkraut, kimchi, kefir, yoghurt, miso and tempeh are amongst them. Most of these are only available in-store as they are kept in the fridge.
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Prebiotics are non-digestible parts of food that promote the growth of beneficial microorganisms in the intestines. Onions, asparagus, chicory, leeks and artichokes are all good sources. These fibre-rich foods feed the good bacteria in the gut. Fermenting has been around for centuries. Fermenting helps to preserve foods and can reduce cooking time and fuel requirements.
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How to Ferment Your Own Kimchi Ingredients • • • • • • • •
1 turnip or radish - finely sliced or in matchsticks if you can! 1 large cabbage - finely sliced, shredded or grated 2-3 shallots or spring onions 1 apple sliced (or a teaspoon of sugar) 2-3 carrots - julienned, matchsticks or simply chopped 2 crushed cloves of garlic 1 chilli - chopped finely 2 teaspoons of mineral or rock salt
Method Sprinkle the salt onto the cabbage and massage it in (the salt is used to add flavour, preserve and eliminate moulds, it also helps release the vegetables natural juices). Pop in a bowl cover with water (you might need a plate on top to weigh it down) and leave for at least 10 minutes. Mix together the rest of the ingredients. Rinse the cabbage and mix together. Squash it all down into a large jar; make sure the vegetables are covered in their natural juice. If there’s not enough released, add salted water (brine) or celery juice. Make sure the vegetables are covered and there is a little room at the top of the jar (it’s going to ferment, that means bubbles and they need some space!) Leave at least an inch of room. Screw the lid on tightly and let the Kimchi ferment. The longer you leave it… the stronger and more intense the flavour will be. It’s a good idea to leave it on a plate as the brine may overflow slightly. The best idea is to taste it daily until you have the taste you like. Simply press down on the vegetables with a clean spoon to keep them submerged under the brine before you close the lid again. This also helps the gases release. Once you have the flavour you like, transfer to the fridge and enjoy the fruits (and vegetables) of your labours! For most folk, it’s about a week, but many people like fresh kimchi when it has barely fermented. As long as the vegetables are submerged there’s no danger of mould. Kimchi traditionally has seafood or an umami flavour to it, so do try adding kelp powder or chopped seaweed. There are also spinach, radish and courgette kimchi recipes, so experiment until you find the one you like.
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Community News for 20,000 descendants in just 5 years! Neutered cats live longer, healthier lives and it is the most humane way to stop unwanted pregnancies.www.cats.org for details of local participating vets.
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Do you belong to a community group or run a community activity? Promote it for FREE by emailing karolyne@murraysdirectory.com or ph 07407382722 AGEING WELL WALKING
Get healthy! Make new friends! Come for a walk in Inch Park. Ageing Well is a project run by Edinburgh Leisure and funded by NHS Lothian. It’s a health initiaitive that recognises the beniefits of walking for wellbeing and social connection. Walking is one of the best ways to keep body and mind in good health. It’s easy to do, it doesn’t need special skills or equipment, it can be done anywhere and anytime. Plus, if you walk in a group you meet new people and have a chance for a good “blether”, followed by a cuppa and chat at a local cafe. Walks have moved to Portobello Promenade. Meeting Point: Portobello Swim Centre Day: Wednesday Time: 10:30am If you have questions phone the Ageing Well team 0131 458 2183 or e-mail: ageingwell@ EdinburghLeisure.co.uk
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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 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. 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
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GILMERTON SINGERS is the name of a community choir that meets every Friday morning at the Society Hall at Gilmerton Crossroads. It was started around 18 years ago by three ladies who loved singing, with encouragement from the Community Centre management. Our Musical Directory is 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 at Care Homes. Community Centres, and local fairs and the like. Singing has been proved to increase health, wellbeing and quality of life. Benefits may include improved breathing, easing depression and keeping memory active. Because we are a small group, rehearsals are relaxed and friendly. Most people, when asked if they would like to join a choir, say ‘I can’t sing’. I’ll bet they sing in the shower, while washing the dishes or just for fun. Well, you don’t have to be a Pavarotti or Maria Callas to be an important part of a singing team. We do not audition prospective members and reading music is not necessary as we learn tunes by ear. If you would like to find out more about us, phone Muriel on 0131 664 1220 or email muriel.connolly@sky.com or call in at the Society Hall any Friday morning from 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.
LITTLE BUTTONS parent and carer tod-
dler 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, support-
ive peer group for mums and dads to meet others struggling with anxiety and depression symptoms and to explore positive ways of managing. Children are welcome. Alternate Fridays 10am-1130am, started 10th October. Valley Park Community Cenre, 37 Southhouse Rd, EH17 8EU. For more information and dates email edinburghpndgroup@gmail.com or call 0131 226 8152.
PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP The newly diagnosed man with
prostate cancer must absorb a lot of information in a short period of time. There comes a point in this process of self-education when there is a need to talk to someone who has been through it all before. If you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer and would like to have support from others who have been through it, call 0131 207 3067 or email elpcsg@gmail.com or look at www.elprostatecancersupport.co.uk for information about group support activities.
PURLY QUEENS KNITTING GROUP
The Purly Queens are a group of ladies who meet twice a month, the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at Gilmerton Library, Newtoft Street, Gilmerton., from 2.30 - 4.15 p.m. We knit, and crochet for Charity. New members are always welcome, no need to be experienced, we all help each other. Come along, enjoy a natter and a cuppa, and knit for local charities. For information call 0131664 8053.
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Beauty Shiny New Things
by Kate Duggan www.kateduggan.co.uk New brands, new products, new looks... Lighter, summery shades of lipsticks tend to give way to warmer, deeper hues as the weather gets colder. This autumn, we’ll be seeing two extremes when it comes to lip colours – ‘barely there’ and deep berry shades. Clarins have brought out three new shades of their bestselling Joli Rouge lipstick – Deep Red, Litchi and Guava. Brighter shades can be difficult to carry off, but these three are surprisingly wearable. They’re also formulated with mango oil and other moisturisers, to leave your lips feeling softer and more hydrated. £20, www.clarins.co.uk. Autumn might be just around the corner, but that’s no reason to ditch the sunscreen. As well as helping to reduce the risk of skin cancer, protecting your skin also helps to prevent visible damage, including pigmentation and wrinkles. If time is an issue, you’ll love Origins’ Ginzing SPF40 Energy Boosting Tinted Moisturiser. Suitable for all skin types, it protects, moisturises and conceals in one go. Personally, I love it – the colour is very natural, it’s easy to apply, and it doesn’t feel too heavy. £30, www.origins.co.uk.
fragrance of white jasmine, orange, lemon and spring flowers. Try the Old World Jasmine bath & shower gel, which features skin-loving ingredients such as moringa, evening primrose and rosehip oils. £18, www. crabtree-evelyn. co.uk. New to our shores, Angel En Provence is an organic hair care brand that focuses on natural ingredients. The fine hair range, for example, includes extracts of lavender, grapefruit and ginger, as well as rosemary leaf oil and sage oil. Together, they help to give extra body to limp locks and reduce hair loss. There are ranges to suit most hair types, so whether you want some extra bounce to your curls, or need to control excess oil, you’ll find products to help. See www.mrventuresstore.co.uk. If you love natural skincare, you’ll want to check out Beauty Kitchen. This British beauty brand is 100% natural, cruelty free, and great value for money. Is your skin feeling a bit dry after the summer? Try the Inspire Me Brightening & Toning Body Polish (£14.99). It gently exfoliates away dead skin cells, and leaves skin feeling more nourished. It also smells good enough to eat. Or if you want a treat that costs less than a sandwich, the Inspire Me Triple Action Body Mist is just £2.99 for a handbag-friendly bottle. It’s fragranced with essential oils, and helps to hydrate skin and refresh your senses. See www.hollandandbarrett.com.
Crabtree & Evelyn have brought out a new range of body care products to complement their flower water perfumes. Choose from Florentine Freesia, Venetian Violet and Old World Jasmine. Each fragrance is available in a hand cream, body lotion, body cream, bath & shower gel and flower water. Old World Jasmine is a personal favourite, with its subtle 24
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HIGH-TECH HORRORS When your gadgets go bump in the night
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ome of the scariest things don’t make very good costumes: nobody’s going to go to a fancy dress party as The Laptop Full Of Orange Juice, The Stolen Smartphone or The Family Photos That Got Deleted By Accident. But unfortunately such horrors do exist. How can you ensure that they don’t give you nightmares? The first step to avoid any kind of digital disaster is to have backups of anything important. You can do that in several ways: you can copy files to an external hard disk; you can upload them to an online service such as Microsoft OneDrive or Yahoo’s Flickr; or you can backup to CD-R or DVD. That latter option is the least safe, though, because discs can easily be lost or damaged. We prefer the online option, as it ensures our backups are kept far, far away in the event of emergency. Keeping up-to-date backups means that even if your hardware suffers a horrible fate, your important files - your family photos, perhaps, or the book you’re secretly writing - don’t go with it. If your device is lost or stolen there are a few things you can try. Apple and Android phones and tablets have a “find my device” option for Apple it’s Find My Phone in iCloud, and in Android it’s google.com/android/find. The latter even includes Android TVs, if you have one. You can use the services to make the device play a sound if you think you’ve just put it somewhere nearby or to display a message urging the finder to call, but you can also use them to lock the device and erase all the data on it, rendering it useless to any thief or to anyone who finds it.
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One of the most common digital disasters is water damage: a drink spilled on a laptop, or a smartphone dropped in liquid. If that happens to you, stop immediately - and we mean immediately, because every second counts - and turn it off; if it’s a laptop, turn it upside down so the keyboard is facing downwards and the liquid can drip out. Wipe any wet surfaces, unplug every cable and leave it on top of a towel for at least 24 hours in a warm, dry place. Don’t try to fast-forward by using a hair dryer, as its heat can damage delicate components. When you’re absolutely sure it’s dry turn it back on and look for signs of weird behaviour: if it doesn’t work properly, you’ll need to take it to a repair shop. With phones the process is much the same, but you might get better results if you put the phone in a bag of uncooked rice. Rice is ultraabsorbent and can help dry your phone out more quickly. As for our final horror, accidentally deleted files, you can get them back if you move quickly. That’s because when you trash a file it doesn’t actually get deleted; instead, it’s marked as “okay to overwrite”. If you can get to it before it’s overwritten you can usually get it back, even if you’ve emptied the recycle bin. Our go-to app for recovering files is Recuva (www.recuva.com), which works on Windows, on camera memory cards and on USB sticks too. There’s a free version for simple recovery jobs. Main Image- HP Spectre laptop. 1. Find My Device on Google.com. 2. Recuva data recovery software.
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Cake and Bake Chocolate and Orange Puddings Chocolate and orange are perfect flavour partners and these lovely individual puddings taste delicious served warm with custard or cream.
Ingredients: • 3 small clementines or satsumas, thinly sliced • 175g unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for greasing • 175g caster sugar • 3 large eggs, beaten • 125g self-raising flour • 50g cocoa powder, sifted • 1 tbsp fresh orange juice • 2 tsp orange zest • Custard or cream, to serve
Makes 6 Ready in 1 hours 30 mins
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1. Preheat the oven to 180°C, fan 160°C, gas mark 4. Butter and line the bases of 6 x 175ml metal pudding basins with circles of baking parchment. Place a slice of clementine or satsuma in the base of each basin and press 2-3 slices around the sides. 2. Put the butter and sugar in a bowl and, using an electric mixer, beat until pale and fluffy. Gradually beat in the eggs then sift over the flour and cocoa powder and fold into the creamed mixture with the orange juice and zest. 3. Divide the mixture between the pudding basins and cover each with a square of pleated, buttered foil, scrunching it tightly around the sides of each basin. Transfer to a roasting tin and pour in enough boiling water from a kettle to reach halfway up the sides of the basins. 4. Bake for 1 hour, until the puddings have risen and are firm to the touch, and a skewer inserted through the foil of one of the puddings comes out clean. Turn out and serve with custard or cream.
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FRONT COVER EDINBURGH THEATRES All Trades DCM
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Auto Centre AVW Auto Centre
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Blinds & Shutters Homestyle Blinds
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Building & Construction Cuthberts of Edinburgh DCM Construction JJ Construction
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Roofing DCM 31 Fairmile Roofing 2
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Cleaning Services Aquatic Cleaning Group 21
Handyman David Breeze
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Computer Services Home Computers
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Currency Exchange Currency King
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Heating, Gas & Plumbing Alan Kinghorn & Son L&S Heating Swanston Technical Serv Weir Gas Services
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Hotel Braidhill Hotel
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Joiner G. Stewart Joinery J.J. Construction
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MOT Services AVW Auto Centre
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Electrician & Electrical Contractors DSykes Electrical 13 Swanston Technical Services 27 Food & Deliveries Real Foods Funeral Services Porteous Funerals
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Gardening, Outdoor Products Champfluerie Estate 3 Golf Club Swanston Golf Club
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9 26 16 15
Renovations & Refurbishment Cuthberts of Edinburgh 33
Hair Salon Chakras Hair Salon
Edinburgh Council Edinburgh Shared Repairs Service 21
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Plumbing Able Girl Plumbing Alan Kinghorn & Son Currievale Plumbing Weir Plumbing
Organic Goods Real Foods
Skip Hire Urban Waste
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Taxi - Private Hire Bluebird Taxi
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Waste Removal Urban Waste
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Windows and Timber Renovations Ventrolla 35 Wedding Venue Braidhill Hotel
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Painter & Decorator KBL Painting Decorating 25 MG Decor 15 Michal Painting & Dec 20 Plasterer & Decorator DCM 21
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