ISSUE 74 May/June 2018
STOCKBRIDGE SPOTLIGHT
Hello and welcome to the May/June Stockbridge Spotlight. Many thanks to Jamie Primrose for allowing me to put one of his wonderful images on this page. This scene of the Stockbridge Colonies seemed very appropriate for the Stockbridge Spotlight. Jamie will again be holding an exhibition in The Dundas Street Gallery in May which will be well worth a visit (details on pgs 4/5). Staying with this theme, the Stockbridge Colonies will be holding another of their very popular Yard Sales on the 20th May (details on pg 39).
‘Sunset over the Stockbridge Colonies’
If you are looking for some social activities in the next 30cm x 30cm, Oil on linen few weeks St Serfs Players are celebrating their 70th Anniversary with a performance of ‘The House On The Cliff’ in May (pg 7) and Stockbridge Scottish Reelers will again be holding their Summer Ceilidh early June (pg 6).
Broughton Street has many interesting shops to offer and this issue we are featuring four independent boutique shops who would love you to drop in and explore the many nice things they have for you (pgs 16/17). Then if you are down that way, walk a bit further to the Royal Botanic Garden and drop into their summer exhibition ‘The Lost Words’ and have a wander round the beautuful gardens (pgs22/23). Hopefully with some sunshine to enjoy the walk. Until next issue....
Best Wishes Sue
Contents 8 Motoring - 10 Electric Vehicle Myths Busted 14 Book Review - Lazy Days Wish List 18 Hard Sudoko 20 The Power Of Food Festival Line Up 24 Harnessing The Power Of Your Intuition 26 Mini Cryptic Crossword 28 Home Products - Decorating With Dark Colours 32 Health & Fitness - Help Your Health With Happiness 36 Good Death Week 38-41 Community Spotlight / Puzzle Solutions
June/July 2018 Issue Artwork Deadline - 31st May Distribution Date - 13th June 2
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Jamie Primrose Contemporary Scottish Artist
Soothing Watery Vistas Eco at Home By Katherine ell Meanwhile Primrose reminisces about an By TheChic Acclaimed Painter array of coastal shorelands of The Forth nearby – capturing warm, colourful skies over Cramond (see pic below) and Newhaven Harbour, whilst skilfully depicting still, crystal clear waters in Leith.
For the very first time, he also captures stunning vistas of the three Forth Bridges from bays at North and South Queensferry towards last light – ranging from soft, delicate clouds to richer, vibrant sunset skies and reflections beneath these iconic structures.
‘Early evening looking towards St Bernard’s Well’ 30cm x 30cm, Oil on linen
Although best-known for his highly collectable, atmospheric Edinburgh cityscapes and skies, acclaimed contemporary Scottish artist Jamie Primrose has always been fascinated by the calming nature of water and the effect of fleeting light creating glistening impressions. For his latest stunning exhibition of over 50 new oil paintings, the best-selling painter focuses on soothing watery vistas – revisiting certain locations, which evoke idyllic childhood memories – in and around the capital (including locally) and nearby coastlines.
‘Sense Of Place’ Exhibition
In his first mini series, Primrose features shimmering ponds in Inverleith Park, the Botanics and the surrounding parklands, as he grew up nearby in Trinity. He beautifully highlights seasonal changes within his watery reflections – from soft hues of flourishing Spring blossom to rich autumnal tones from the late afternoon onwards. Next, his artworks continue to reveal a similar depth of emotional attachment in Stockbridge. With many walks as a child on the path from the Colonies along the Water of Leith and towards The Dean Village (see pic above), he expertly portrays tranquil shimmers, with streams of light and shade on the surrounding architecture just before sunset. 4
‘Sunset at Cramond’ 40cm x 40cm, Oil on linen
Jamie Primrose ‘Sense Of Place’ Friday 8th – Saturday 16th June The Dundas Street Gallery 6a Dundas Street, Edinburgh EH3 6HZ Open Monday – Friday 11am – 6pm Saturday and Sunday 11am – 5pm Admission free For painting enquiries or further details please contact: Mari Primrose t: 0131 446 9510 m: 07947 243 418 e: mari@jamieprimrose.com View paintings online from 23rd May at www.jamieprimrose.com
‘Sunrise reflections on Portobello Beach’ 60cm x 60cm, Oil on canvas
The best-selling artist then heads east to Portobello Beach (see pic above) offering vivid skies at dawn and dusk, with patterns of light and colour, plus silhouettes of the buildings beyond the promenade beautifully reflected in pools of water on the sand.
“Jamie Primrose has an incredible feel for the light of his native Edinburgh and in East Lothian” The Sunday Times “Primrose’s paintings exude a heaven-sent sense of calm” The Herald “Jamie has had an astonishing degree of success with his atmospheric paintings” Galleries “Jamie Primrose’s paintings display an atmospheric, ethereal quality that makes his work so sought-after” Scottish Field “Primrose has an ever-expanding band of collectors snapping up his work” The Herald
Finally, a visit to Primrose’s favourite childhood weekend destination of East Lothian concludes this gorgeous, impressive new oil painting showcase – with breathtaking, sweeping beaches and dramatic clouds over Yellowcraigs, Seacliff, Gullane, North Berwick and Tyninghame, including Bass Rock – not to be missed.
Best Selling Artist With past sell-out solo exhibitions to his name, Jamie Primrose is regarded as one of Scotland’s most prominent, soughtafter contemporary painters. Brought up in Trinity, he attended The Edinburgh Academy (1977-90), then gained a Fine Art degree at Newcastle University (1990-94). Remarkably he then travelled the world and worked in London for almost a decade without lifting a paintbrush. In 2003, he returned home to the capital to become a professional artist and has achieved outstanding success – with over 30 highly successful new solo collections in Edinburgh and London since then, including his major 10th Anniversary showcase at Dovecot Gallery in 2013. His outstanding, skilful work is continually in demand by an ever-growing UK and international clientele, with critical acclaim.
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10 Electric Vehicle Myths Busted by James Baggot Confusion surrounds the running and operation of an electric car. Here, we try to clear that up. 1. You can’t boil the kettle while charging an electric car A National Grid report warned that home networks might struggle to cope with highcapacity car charging. However, EV owners with a low-capacity home network wouldn’t have a high-capacity charger, so there’s little chance of the network being overloaded. 2. EVs are more expensive than petrol and diesel cars Generally, the base price of an EV will be slightly more expensive, but manufacturers compensate by offering generous specification so that with the government’s £4,500 zeroemission vehicle grant taken into account, they’re a pretty good deal, plus have low running costs. What’s more, as EV technology becomes more prevalent, costs will reduce – the new Nissan Leaf starts at £1,500 less than the old one. 3. They’re more likely to catch fire in a crash Concerns about crash safety are largely driven by a couple of high-profile Tesla Model S fires in 2013. The EV maker upgraded its underbody battery pack protection in 2014 but also noted that the odds of fires in its cars were “five times lower than those of an average gasoline car”. 4. You can’t drive them in car washes or when it’s raining Water and electricity don’t mix, so the manufacturers carefully seal all of the electrified components to make sure there aren’t any problems using car washes, or driving or charging in the rain. 8
5. You can’t go very far Most electric vehicles now have a range in excess of 150 miles, with 200 miles becoming the norm – and the average journey is less than nine miles. 6. There’s nowhere to charge them Long trips require a bit more planning, but charge point locator Zap Map indicates there are almost 15,000 connectors at more than 5,000 locations in the UK, with more added all the time. Plus, rapid chargers can provide 80 per cent of charge in about 30 minutes. 7. The batteries don’t last very long Batteries do have a finite life but most manufacturers offer battery leasing for a monthly fee and will replace it for free when needed. Others offer replacement warranties, with five- to eight-year cover the norm. 8. EVs are less environmentally friendly across their life cycle The energy required to build an electric car can make it less environmentally friendly to produce than a traditionally fuelled car. However, a Norwegian study quoted by the BBC estimates an EV is about 10 per cent better over its life cycle, and that will continue to improve. 9. Battery disposal poses a huge environmental issue It does, but the EV boom has encouraged lateral thinking to improve recycling rates, with companies taking used EV batteries for use elsewhere, such as home energy storage. 10. They’re boring to drive Modern electric cars can be genuinely fun to drive, particularly thanks to the high-torque motors, which make acceleration brisk. Tesla takes this to extremes with its Model S, which reaches 60mph in less than 3 seconds – comparable to the new McLaren Senna supercar, with its petrol-powered twin-turbo V8.
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Lazy Days Wish List Planning to stock up on books for lazy days in the sun? Add these to your wish list… Finding Gobi – Dion Leonard This is the story of ultramarathon runner Dion Leonard and the small stray dog that joined him on his 155-mile race through the Gobi Desert. Dion becomes determined to offer the dog a home, but there’s an awful lot of red tape to get through, and then the dog disappears. This Sunday Times bestseller has also been rewritten as a picture book and as a young readers’ book, so do make sure you order the right version! The Possible World – Liese O’Halloran Schwarz After his mother is killed, six year old Ben tells people that his real name is Leo, and that he has another mother. But no one believes him. Doctor Lucy is struggling to come to terms with her marriage breakup when she first meets the little boy. Clare is approaching her 100th birthday and decides to tell someone the story of her life before it’s too late. Three separate characters, whose stories (past, present or future) are interlinked. A thoroughly enjoyable read. Modern Women: 52 Pioneers – Kira Cochrane Modern Women is a celebration of some of the women who have shaped society and changed lives. Women such as Tegla Loroupe, who grew up with 24 siblings and half-siblings in Kenya, went on to win numerous marathons, and now runs a sports training programme for refugees. Activists, athletes, filmmakers and even a circus strongwoman make up the 52. You’ll read about well-known women as well as women who have been all but forgotten. In each case 14
Cochrane has managed to unearth something new and inspiring. A fascinating read you’ll want to dip into time and time again. The Trick to Time – Kit De Waal Mona leads a quiet life in a seaside town – making her dolls, visiting the carpenter and helping grieving mothers. But how did she get here? What happened to the spirited young woman who set out seeking adventure, and the man she fell in love with? A beautiful read with engaging characters that covers issues as diverse as grief, immigration, mental illness and love. Now You See Her – Heidi Perks Charlotte only took her eyes off the little girl for a few minutes but when she doesn’t turn up, Charlotte is ostracised by the community and blamed by the media. And, of course, the little girl’s mother is never going to forgive her. But then the two women come under police investigation and something isn’t quite as it seems. A tension-filled thriller, with plenty of twists and turns. The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle Stuart Turton Groundhog Day meets Agatha Christie meets Quantum Leap in this tightly plotted debut novel. A man wakes up in the forest with no memory of who he is or how he got there. He soon finds out that he needs to solve a murder, and will keep reliving the day over and over again until he does so. Very clever, highly original and a real page turner to boot, The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle deserves to rocket up the bestseller charts.
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Broughton Street
Home To A Variety Of Fabulous Local Businesses
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Here are just four of the street’s independent boutique shops. Come and explore these lovely, local shops together with everything else the street has to offer.
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HARD SUDOKO HOW TO PLAY Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through to 9 with no repetition! Thats all there is to it. You solve the puzzle with reason and logic - there’s no maths involved and no adding up. Its fun. Its challenging Its addictive. (Soln on pg 42) 18
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Discover The Line-Up For This Year’s Festival!
This June, 23 community gardens across Edinburgh will open their gate to the public for a weekend of fun and celebration! We are delighted to announce that the 23 community food gardens listed below will take part in the 4th edition of The Power of Food Festival on 16-17 June 2018. Together, we will celebrate the wealth and diversity of community spirit which is cultivated and shared by hundreds of volunteers and community workers in food growing initiatives all across the city. Participating gardens are very diverse: from old farmhouse, long-lost ancient castle grounds, and internationally renowned gardens, to previously unloved pieces of land, urban and rural crofts, and repurposed old industrial sites; they all have an interesting story to tell and flourish through the energy of the volunteers who breathe life into them. They are often small and hidden away, sometimes large and familiar city landmarks. The 23 gardens you’ll be able to explore during the Festival are scattered all around the city and beyond. All will welcome visitors on one or both days of the Festival for garden tours, food, gardening workshops, music, storytelling or other entertainment, and children activities. Taking part this year are: Bridgend Farmhouse : Bridgend Growing Communities : Clovenstone Community Garden : Cowgate Community Garden : Duddingston Kirk Glebe : Gorgie City Farm : Gracemount Community Garden : Granton Castle Walled Garden : Granton Community Gardeners : Granton:Hub : Leith Community Croft : Milton Road Community Garden : New Caledonian Woodlands : Newhaven Heritage Community Garden : North Edinburgh Arts Garden : Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Edible Gardening Project : Sunshine On Leith Community Garden : The Calders Green Shoots Community Garden : The Grove Community Garden : The Meadows Community Garden : The Welcoming Sustainable Garden : West Port Garden : Youth vision. More information is available on our website: http://poweroffoodfestival.wordpress.com/
June/July Issue Artwork Deadline 31st May
Distribution Date 13th June
To include your advert or community/charity events or information please contact Sue Hutchison.
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Exhibition organised by Compton Verney
The Lost Words An Exhibition Celebrating nature through words and watercolours Inverleith House The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
19 May – 2 September
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“I’ve got a gut feeling!”
Harnessing The Power Of Your Intuition By Gillian Dalgliesh Intuition is that small quiet voice within each one of us that can tell us the truth about things. It cuts out the routine processes of thought and leaps straight from the problem to the answer. In my opinion, intuition is becoming increasingly valuable in the new information society, precisely because there is so much data! Everyone has the natural ability to use their intuition to serve them in powerful ways in both their personal and professional lives. Intuition is that “gut feeling” about something. A “hunch”. An “inner knowing” that is based on deep feeling and emotional reaction rather than on reason or thought. It is a very valuable tool and when used properly enables us to make correct decisions in our personal and professional lives in order to swiftly and seamlessly achieve our goals. Life can be very hectic and stressful at times and yet there can be hard and challenging decisions that we have to make. We need to have the ability to be creative, think on our feet and make key decisions – often with little time available. Being able to tap into this invaluable inner resource can save time and angst! It is an interesting fact that when faced with a problem or decision, we human beings often think that the most effective way of finding the best solution is to dwell on the problem, turning it over and over in our mind, looking at it from different viewpoints, worrying about it, churning it over. However brooding about things prevents us from keeping an open mind: An open mind provides the channel for allowing powerful, creative thoughts to enter our consciousness. True, one usually needs to feel one has considered as many facts and alternative solutions as possible. True, it is often a very good idea to unjumble your mind by making a short logical list of the information available to you. However, thereafter, the quickest and easiest route to resolving the 24
issue can be to park the problem, decide not to give it any more of your attention and ask your unconscious mind to intuitively provide the best answer for you. The answer may surprise you! It may be something you had never considered at all!! Because by distracting yourself from the issue with alternative activities – for example conscious breathing, work, sport, meditation, creative pursuits etc, we start to lower our stress levels, which in turn allows us to be more open to hearing the message from our gut. In closing, may I offer you a quote from Angela Ahrendts (VP at Apple): “Intuition is the wisdom formed by feeling and instinct – a gift of knowing without reasoning”. Gillian Dalgliesh is a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Life Mentor, Writer & Motivational Speaker based in Stockbridge. See ad for contact details.
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Mini Cryptic Crossword Across 1. Captain Cook’s last fish (7) 7. Single man, like 007? (5) 8. Great crib unusually sharp (7) 9. City also outside Kentucky (5) 11. Belittled doctor rendered wan and haggard (5) 12. Clean soldiers start to cry (5) 14. Casino ruined without a sound (5) 16. Post still mostly acceptable (7) 18. Thoughts of Sadie excited! (5) 19. Unending rant Lee corrected (7) Down 1. Neat vehicles reversed (5) 2. It’s initially about anger (3) 3. Rollover on lotto disheartened a Spaniard (5) 4. Cadre unexpectedly shot (5) 5. Particular nectar I ordered (7) 6. Back part of a poster, note (5) 10. Required sound worked (7) 26
leg (5) 12. This cover is 15. Waterway is able to unbroken (5) gall insiders (5) 13. Unfashionable fool 17. Twin back from entering gym (5) popular tavern (3) 14. A deer with one back
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Home Products Decorating With Dark Colours
By Katherine Sorrell
Deeply dramatic interiors create a striking effect and are oh-so-fashionable. Do you dare to take the plunge?
DON’T BE SCARED OF THE DARK… • Dark colours can look warm, cosy and inviting, as well as intensely luxurious and sophisticated. They work especially well in a WC, snug, library, dining room, home office or games room, but – with a bit more decorative courage – are hugely effective in living rooms and bedrooms, too. • What colours to choose? Charcoal grey is intense and eye-catching, yet neutral enough to work as a backdrop for most furnishings. If you prefer a colour, however, navy, burgundy or forest green will make even more of an impact – but will be harder to co-ordinate with. • If all-over dark is simply too much, add drama to a room by painting or papering just one ‘feature’ wall in a distinctive deep colour, or perhaps choosing one or two key items of furniture with which to inject moody character. • Remember that surface textures affect how light or dark a room feels. Matt surfaces absorb light whereas glossy surfaces reflect it. Painting floorboards black, for example? Choose a high-gloss finish to shine light all around. • The deeper the background, the more other colours ‘pop’ out in front of it. Raspberry pink, crimson, lime, orange, emerald and mustard are all great choices for accessories in a dark colour scheme. 28
A deep blue makes a fabulous backdrop for vivid colours such as lime, pink or yellow. Annie Sloan chalk paint in Napoleonic Blue, £18.95 per litre.
An oversized mural adds to the sense of drama in this inspiring black and red scheme. Kahrs Classic Oak Nouveau Charcoal Wood flooring, £69.99 per square metre, Carpetright.
A black splashback contributes intense style to a kitchen. These chevron tiles cleverly contrast matt and shiny surfaces. Chevron wall tiles in Black and Black Matt, £53 per square metre, The Baked Tile Company.
This blue upholstery shines out when contrasted with a soft, dark grey backdrop. Algernon threeseater sofa in Mallard Blue velvet, £1,140; and Roscoe armchair in Teal, £455; both Perch & Parrow.
A dark throw is minimal yet dramatic. Tweedmill lambswool throw in navy/silver grey, £49.99, Black By Design. Choose a dark sofa and arrange paler or bright cushions against it for instant effect. Hermione sofa in blue velvet, £1,287, Darlings of Chelsea.
Don’t forget light fittings as a way to add another layer to a dark and dramatic scheme. Venice Beach House large beaded chandelier, £445, Oh What’s This.
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Help Your Health With Happiness By Tracy Griffin What is happiness? It means different things to different people but the once thing we have in common is that it makes us feel good. ‘A warm glow’, ‘beaming with joy’, ‘radiant’ are all expressions that we use to describe that positive feeling. Being happy makes us feel good. But it’s not quite so simple. There are a lot of things in life that appear as obstacles to happiness. It’s always ‘just around the corner’, ‘once I’m on holiday’, ‘after retirement’ – in fact happiness is something that we sometime put on hold to get on with ‘real’ life. Why wait? The easiest way to be happy is to be grateful. It’s a cliche, but being genuinely grateful for what you already have is a key to contentment. As a teenager I was lucky enough to go trekking in the Himalayas. We walked through remote villages where the locals would come and out greet us beaming from ear to ear from the porch of a very basic hut. It was a good lesson to learn early on life that it doesn’t matter what you have but how you perceive what you have, that is the important thing. Happy people are more generous and kind, to others and themselves. It has a knock on effect, it’s contagious! It’s easy for us to lose sight of what makes us happy, and so it’s worth checking out Action for Happiness (http://www. actionforhappiness.org/) for some simple exercises in developing a positive mental mindset. There are also physical benefits to being happier – it combats stress, helps sleep, it’s meant to strengthen your immune system and protect your heart (less stressed animals are healthier, as any pet owner can testify). Sometimes in life it’s less easy to see the silver lining in the clouds, but simply being 32
more aware of your present and taking time to smell the proverbial roses can boost your mood. Mindfulness has become a buzzword; you can even get meditation and mindfulness apps on your smartphone, for those who struggle to switch off. There are Mindfulness magazines (for example https:// www.mindful.org) available at newsagents. Scottish-based charity Health In Mind is “committed to promoting positive mental health and wellbeing in Scotland” and you can find out more at www.health-in-mind. org.uk. Use your brain and be happy... Personal Trainer Tracy Griffen runs a wee fitness studio just off Leith Walk and uses motivational techniques to help individuals meet their own goals, in a positive way! See ad below.
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Good Death Week “What is a good death?” That is the question being asked of people in Scotland for Good Death Week, which takes place across the country between 14-20 May. It invites people to ask themselves what a good death means to them, through events, activities and online discussion. The week is organised by Good Life Good Death Good Grief, an alliance of Scottish organisations and individuals working to make Scotland a place where there is more openness about death, dying and bereavement. People are encouraged to participate in whatever way they see fit, even by just asking the question of a friend of family member. For those looking for inspiration, Good Life Good Death Good Grief offer many different ways to get the conversation started on their website. One popular idea is the Death Lunch, a gathering of people to discuss death over food and drink. Good Life Good Death Good Grief have a conversation menu for download, which provides three “courses” of conversation starting questions, and are offering a limited number of £50 grants for people to host their own Death Lunch. In previous years, people have also created “Before I Die…” walls – spaces on a blackboard or noticeboard where people can reveal their wishes of things they would like to do before they die. An online version of the Before I Die wall has been running for five years, and alongside final wishes such as “to see the Great Barrier Reef” or “to go on an elephant safari”, are more off-the-wall choices like “understand Bob Dylan’s songs”. The alliance also have an exhibition available for display. “It Takes A Village” is a powerful and moving series of photographic 36
portraits by award-winning Glasgow based photographer, Colin Gray, looking at the different forms care at the end of life can take. The exhibition can be provided with feedback cards for people to record their own thoughts and feelings about what they’ve seen. Robert Peacock, Development Manager for Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief said: “Being prepared for the inevitable is one way to help family and friends to cope at the end of your life, however difficult the conversation may be to have. Talking about it does not bring the event nearer, but it may help you reach decisions that are very important, like where you want to die, what medical interventions you might want or not want, how you want to be cared for in your dying days. The time to discuss that is when you are fit and healthy, not when a crisis point is reached.” The Good Life Good Death Good Grief website has many more free resources to use including information leaflets, an origami care planning game and informational films. Visit www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk or follow @LifeDeathGrief on Twitter and on Facebook. For further information or to apply for a Death Lunch grant contact Robert Peacock on robert.peacock@palliativecarescotland. org.uk or 0131 272 2735.
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Community Spotlight
St Vincent’s Chapel Stockbridge Sundays
10.30am Sung Eucharist
(no music on 3rd Sunday in the month)
6pm Evensong
Thursdays
11am Eucharist Join our friendly congregation for a traditional service. All welcome.
Celebrate life with us at Sunday Assembly stvincentschapel.yolasite.com
Edinburgh’s ‘secular congregation’. Scottish Episcopal Church, part of Anglican Communion Talks, songs, poems, the cake.
Lifecare Edinburgh, 2 Cheyne Street, Stockbridge EH4 1JB. Sundays: 6 May, 27 May (at Charteris Centre, 140 Pleasance EH8 9RR), 1 July, 5 Aug
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www.stockbridgechurch.org.uk "Malawi mornings" every Friday 10.30 - 12 in the church. Please join us for Fairtrade tea/coffee, biscuits and good company to raise funds for our Malawi projects.
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THE SINGING GROUP @ INVERLEITH FOR PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA & THEIR CARER(S) Our group has been running since June 2010 meeting at 2.00 pm on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. We currently meet at Inverleith St Serf’s Church Hall on Clark Road, Edinburgh The group is for people with dementia, and their carers, who still live at home in the community. Research has indicated that people with dementia leave singing groups ‘on a high’ and this positive mood can last for some time after each session. This is also good for the well being of the carer. The group come together to sing with emphasis on enjoyment and fun. Volunteers are on hand but those with dementia should be accompanied. There is no charge for attending the Singing Sessions, but a donation for refreshments is appreciated. The group meet for coffee and conversation first, giving people a chance to socialise. Support is also available from volunteers and other families. When singing begins, we sit in a circle ensuring that everyone is equal and not identified by their illness. We then sing along together for around 45 minutes, led by ‘music volunteers’. The group was started by a small number of individuals in June 2010 who understood the importance of music and singing with people with Dementia. All our Volunteers undergo Dementia Awareness Training. For further information, please contact - Sheila Hardie 551 1229 or Kate Walker 554 4940 39
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World Orienteering Day Wednesday 23rd May has been designated World Orienteering Day. There will be events held all over the globe with a view to publicising orienteering and encouraging folks, young and not so young, to take part in this exciting adventure activity. Edinburgh clubs, Interlopers (INT) and Edinburgh Southern Orienteering Club (ESOC) will be offering a series of free fun activities in the Meadows (close by the Tennis Courts) from 11am until 4pm. Everyone can part no matter their age or how fit they are. You can walk or run around the activities either singly or in groups. Just turn up on the day, suitably dressed and you will be sure of some enjoyable, healthy activity that give your brain and your limbs some gentle but challenging exercise.
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Community Spotlight CHRISTIAN AID SALE Self portrait with a small bird John Byrne
One of the highlights of the year in Edinburgh is the annual book and art sale in George Street. This year the sale begins on Saturday 12 May and runs until Saturday 19. The venue, once again, is St Andrew’s and St George’s West, one of the city’s most beautiful churches. Every year the sale has a Patron. This year we welcome the great playwright and artist, John Byrne. He wrote the cult television series Tutti Frutti and the much admired play, the Slab Boys. His portrait of Billy Connolly in his banana boots hangs in the People’s Palace in Glasgow. Very generously he has donated a self portrait to the sale; one of many paintings donated by artists. Nothing is sold before 10am on the first day of the sale, so come along and find a treasure and remember that the money raised goes to help the poorest and most needy right across the world.
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