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February/March 2019

TRINITY SPOTLIGHT

A Warm Welcome To The February/March Issue Of The Trinity Spotlight And a very Happy New Year to all our readers - a little bit late but this is the first issue of 2019! The Festive Season seems a dim and distant memory now. It’s always a good start to the year to have some new, fresh advertisers on our pages. And we have a few this issue - a new venue for hire on Ferry Road (pg 7), a Dog Walker (pg 7), a Maintenence and Refurbishment Company (pg 13) and a new, local Pet Shop (pg 19). Plus we welcome back several advertisers who have previously featured on our pages but have recently taken a break. I hope that you will find their services both helpful and useful. When you do contact any of our advertisers please can I ask you to mention that you saw their advert in the Trinity Spotlight. That way they will know that advertising with us is effective and bringing them new customers - which of course all businesses need to survive in our extremely competitive world.

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Contents 6 Quirky Britain - Grab Your Knitting And Take To The Streets 10 Hard Sudoku 14 Trinity Communiry Council 18 Motoring - How To Get The Best Deal On Your Car Insurance 23 Exam Stress And Feelings Of Study Overwhelm 26 Parenting - Ditching The 9-5 : Flexible Working 30 Health and Fitness - A Very Dry Year 34 International Womens Day 38 General Knowledge Crossword 40 Home & Interiors - Small Space? No Problem! 43-45 Community Spotlight 46 Puzzle Solutions 47 Sweet Recipe - Lemon Pot Puddings

March/April 2019 Issue Artwork Deadline - 15th March Distribution Date - 28th March 4

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QUIRKY BRITAIN Grab Your Knitting And Take To The Streets

by Kate McLelland

Fluffy and lovable, ‘yarn bombing’ could be described as graffiti in sheep’s clothing. It combines the ‘matronly’ crafts of knitting and crochet with the maternal gesture of wrapping something cold in a warm blanket, with the objective of transforming the concrete and steel objects usually found in an urban streetscape. Lamp-posts, parking meters, bicycles, cars — even objects as large as buses and bridges — have all been ‘bombed’ in recent years. Yarn bombing (aka guerilla knitting or guerilla crochet) has become a way for artists to reclaim and personalise public spaces that might otherwise be considered unwelcoming. The trend began in 2005 in Houston, Texas, when textile artist Magda Sayeg decided to cover the door handle of her shop with a knitted wrapping. Magda admits that at the time she had no idea of where her actions might lead: “All I wanted to see was something warm, fuzzy and humanlike on the cold, steel grey facade I looked at every day.” British artist Lauren O’Farrell learned to knit while recovering from cancer treatment in her twenties, and subsequently formed a knitting club with her friend. As her skills developed she decided to direct her energies towards becoming – in her words – a “squishy Banksy”. Lauren isn’t afraid of making big statements with her work. One of her early projects involved covering a phone box (displayed in Parliament Square as part of the BT ‘Art Box’ charity project) with a giant ‘cosy’. She didn’t seek permission to cover the box and admits she didn’t worry until the police 6

asked her what she was doing. “We told them it was a craft project and we wanted to take a photo, and they let us,” Lauren explained to theartsdesk.com. “The fact that they did opened the floodgates. I thought, I could now do this anywhere.” These days people of all ages are inspired to take to the streets with knitting needles and crochet hooks. A few years ago 104-year-old grandmother Grace Brett came to public attention as possibly the oldest street artist in the world. As part of a band of ‘yarnstormers’ known as the Souter Stormers, she helped to decorate various landmarks in Selkirk, Scotland, during the YES Arts Festival, where yarn-bombed items included public benches, phone boxes and trees. Grace, who became a focus for media attention during the festival, told interviewers she thought the town looked lovely, adding: “I’m not bragging, but I’m quite pleased with what I’ve done.” Yarn bombing has now become an integral part of many community events and festivals across Britain and its gentle, nonconfrontational approach has also led to an association with a number of projects linked to mental health. In Cornwall “We are enough: the creative yarn bomb of love” is a project created to raise awareness of people who suffer with social anxiety. This year-long community arts initiative will conclude in May 2019 during Mental Health Awareness Week and the project reflects the views of many communities who see yarn bombing as the perfect way to convey a message of hope, positivity and kindness.

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HARD SUDOKU 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 - thereâ€™s no maths involved and no adding up. Its fun. Its challenging Its addictive. (Soln on pg 46)

Motoring

How To Get The Best Deal On Your Car Insurance By James Baggott Nobody likes to pay more than they have to with car insurance. We take a look at how you can save money on your premiums.

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Experiment with the different excess costs when you’re shopping around. Your policy price could tumble by simply adding £50 more to your excess. Of course, make sure you can afford to stump up the cash in the event of an accident.

For younger drivers in particular, a black box policy can drastically reduce the annual cost of insuring your car.

If this is your car, investing in an aftermarket alarm system with an immobiliser will result in long-term savings by way of cheaper INCREASE YOUR EXCESS insurance premiums – especially if you fit a It might be tempting to keep your excess low to minimise the upfront cost, but this can Thatcham-approved system. result in much higher premiums. OPT FOR A BLACK BOX POLICY

CONSIDER YOUR ANNUAL MILEAGE Are you covering a few thousand miles less annually than your insurance allows? Reducing your quoted mileage will bring premiums down. The more miles you tell your insurer you’re doing, the more of a risk you are to them – meaning a higher price to pay for you. Sure, it’s hard to predict exactly how many miles we’re going to cover in a year – but if there’s noticeably more left over, don’t be afraid to cut them out of your policy. KEEP THE NUMBER OF NAMED DRIVERS DOWN While adding a more experienced driver to a policy may result in lower costs, adding multiple users will see it increase.

Insurers offering a black box policy will fit a data recorder to your, car allowing them to monitor your driving habits, mileage covered and where you’ve been. It may sound rather Big Brother and terrifying but as they can track exactly how you’re driving, your initial cost is reduced and good habits on the roads can lead to huge discounts at renewal. ARE THE EXTRAS NECESSARY? Car insurers like to offer plenty of extras alongside the standard policy to give buyers more cover, but these come at an extra cost. While things like breakdown and courtesy car cover sound like a smart addition, these can often be found cheaper elsewhere rather than alongside the policy – while extras like cover while driving abroad may be totally unnecessary.

GARAGE YOUR CAR Securely parking your car in a garage If someone on the policy uses the car once makes it a much safer prospect in the or twice a year, drop them from it and use a eyes of insurers, as it’s out of the eyes of temporary cover service when they need the potential thieves and clear of any potential vehicle. damage while parked. This means your premiums could tumble. ADD AN ALARM SYSTEM Although most new cars are fitted with seriously good security equipment, some older models lack the modern luxury of a 18

Similarly, if you can park in a secure area at work, letting your insurer know can bring the price down too.

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IF YOU CAN AFFORD TO PAY ANNUALLY Monthly payments are a great option for those on a budget, but the total price when paying monthly is often noticeably higher than paying the annual insurance in one lump sum. If you can afford to pay for a full year’s cover in one go, you’ll save in the long run. Of course, only do this if you know you can afford to. Taking out bank loans or using a credit card will end up costing more than a monthly direct debit. TAKE A PASS PLUS COURSE Pass Plus courses are great for any motorist – new or old. If you’re fresh on the roads, it can give you more in-depth experience behind the wheel while still having the safety of a qualified instructor in the passenger seat. Those with more experience can still take a Pass Plus and

refresh themselves on the rules of the road and eradicate any bad habits. Insurers recognise the benefits of Pass Plus courses and offer discounts for those who have taken them. You’re a safer and more experienced driver in their eyes, making you less of a risk. DON’T BE AFRAID TO SHOP AROUND As convenient as it may be to head onto a price comparison site and pick the cheapest deal from there for your insurance, it’s not going to save you much money. Use that as a starting point, and then don’t be afraid to pick up the phone. Tell one insurer of another’s prices and see if they’ll offer a better deal – and if they do, go back to the first and let them know. You could knock hundreds of pounds off your premium with an hour of calls if you’re savvy enough.

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EXAM STRESS AND FEELINGS OF STUDY OVERWHELM!!! Empowering Yourself To Have Exam Confidence & Achieve the Results You Deserve! Hypnotherapy is an ideal way to release stress and create new positive thought patterns and behaviours. It is a common method used for helping to control exam nerves as it can help boost confidence and reduce feelings of anxiety. Your mind knows the information you need to pass the exam, but when experiencing exam stress or anxiety, your ability to focus and concentrate can suffer. Hypnosis can induce extremely beneficial, deeply relaxing and calming states of mind that can help you get through your studies in a positive, calm and stress-free way with lasting effectiveness. It can also empower you to be calm, focussed and in control before and during exams. Studies have shown that using the power of your mind, by accessing your Alpha brainwave when studying, can enhance your cognitive performance and allow you to absorb & retain information that you can then re-access in exams, or whenever you need it. In addition to hypnosis, there are many other simple self-support techniques to be aware of: EAT WELL – The brain uses more energy than any other human organ – 20% of all our energy is used by the brain. FOOD IS FUEL: Fuel for the mind as well as the body and eating well promotes mental and physical wellbeing, stamina & equilibrium. Below I note some FOOD HEROES to be aware of and the sustainable blood sugar levels, energy, positivity & mental stamina they can provide:

- Whole Grains &/or Oats - Pumpkin Seeds

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PARENTING Ditching The 9-5: Flexible Working

by Kate Duggan

Achieving a decent work-life balance can seem like the Holy Grail of parenting. But it doesn’t have to be…

DECIDE WHAT YOU WANT This may seem obvious (MORE TIME!), but it’s a good idea to set out exactly what it is you want to achieve, and what you’re prepared to do to get there. Do you want to pick the kids up from school more often, or have more time with your toddler during the day? Do you need more time off during the school holidays? Or do you just want to attend sports days, school plays and other activities without using your holiday allowance? How much of your salary can you afford to sacrifice?

MAKING YOUR CURRENT JOB WORK FOR YOU If you’re happy in your current job, could you reduce your hours? When you factor in childcare costs you might not be as out of pocket as you might expect. Or perhaps you could work at home more often (saving time on the dreaded commute) or change the hours you work? Starting work just 15 minutes earlier each day and cutting your lunch by 15 minutes might mean you could leave the office 2.5 hours earlier every Friday. If you want an extra day off, perhaps you could work longer hours but fewer days?

YOUR RIGHTS Most employees have the statutory right to make an application for flexible working and employers need a good reason to turn down such a request. ‘Flexible working’ covers everything from changing your hours to sharing your job with a colleague. 26

Parents are also entitled to take up to 18 weeks off work (up to four weeks a year) unpaid to look after their child, as long as they’ve been in the same job for at least one year. The Citizens Advice has a lot of information for people who want to change their working hours. See www.citizensadvice.org.uk.

LOOKING FOR A NEW JOB More and more employers are starting to wake up to the fact that happier employees usually leads to a better standard of work. You’ll find that a lot of job adverts now mention flexible working. According to the Office of National Statistics, more than 7 million people in the UK have some kind of flexible working arrangement with their employer. If you’re struggling to find a suitable job and know someone in a similar position, could you apply for a job share together? While it’s still not common place, job sharing is becoming more accepted by employers. The Civil Service, for example, states that it ‘positively promotes all forms of flexible working, including job sharing’ and offers guidance to managers on how to make it work. There are several job search agencies and websites specialising in roles that allow flexible working, including job shares. Try : www.capabilityjane.com, www.workingmums.co.uk and www.flexibleworks.co.uk.

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Next issue we’ll be looking at going selfemployed: the highs and lows, and how to make it work for you and your family.

A Very Dry Year This year I am eschewing alcohol. I was teetotal in 2012 and it was a very interesting (and productive) year. In fact, in 2012 husband Andy and I did the ‘Coast to Coast’ event - running, cycling and kayaking from one side of Scotland to the other. We unexpectedly came second, down to our sheer dedication to training. In addition to running my fitness studio, this year I’m also running Leith Festival. To run both successfully, bags of energy will be required, similar to training for an endurance event. A friend commented “a year off booze, that’s a bit excessive”, but it’s actually quite the opposite. You don’t need to take a whole year off the sauce to notice a difference. And you don’t need to be a ‘heavy drinker’ to notice a difference. A regular size glass of wine

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a day with dinner = 2 units x 7 days = 14 units. Try a week off and you may notice: - Better skin. - A reduced waistline. - Sleeping better, and waking more refreshed. - More energy (and more free time). Excellent if you’d like to start exercising. Finding alcohol-free options at restaurants and bars was a bit of a nightmare in 2012, however there have been noticeable improvements since then. Supermarket shelf space occupied by alcohol-free beers has tripled, and restaurants no longer look down their nose at us. There’s even reasonable tasting de-alcoholised wines and next month I’m reviewing Dishroom restaurant for a lunch with ‘dry tipples’ (mocktails).

More younger folk are eschewing booze, apparently nowadays more than a quarter of 16 to 24 year olds are teetotal. There are even online communities for nondrinkers, for example Club Soda, www. clubsodaguide.com, established in 2015. I have found many recently-published books in the library catalogue around the subject. My favourite would have to be ‘The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober’ By Catherine Gray. I had the pleasure of hearing her speak at the recent Edinburgh Wellbeing Festival at the Assembly Rooms, so there is a groundswell of interest in leading a simple, teetotal life. Of course, it’s entirely up to you, but a week of not wine or beer makes an interesting experiment for many of us. Cheers! Sláinte! Salut!

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Empowering Women During Leith’s Women’s Day! 2018 saw an array of commemoration and celebratory events reflecting the Centenary of the Woman’s Suffragette Movement in the UK - International Women’s Day. Leith hope to continue acknowledging those Scottish Suffragettes and other incredible Scottish Women through an Interactive talk come exhibition at their 4th Year Event at South Leith Partish Church Hall from 11am – 4pm on Friday 8th March. Chairwoman Carol Watson, a 4th Generation Leither and her Vice Chairwoman, Nicola Haynes, another Leither, wanted to make this event more poignant and memorable, not only as a way to unite women from all cultural backgrounds in the community as they did in the past 3 years through the arts and through wellbeing fair, but also through deepening the connections with the story of our past female forebears, through a beautiful gratitude ritual and talk.

winning Irish Dance Troupe along with Mary Phelan’s Award winning Scottish Highland Dancers. The very popular Complementary Health Fair will be available as it is every year, where you can book in for a 30 minute taster session with one of the fantastic professional Therapists during the day. Book early to avoid disappointment. Therapies to try are Indian Head Massage, Reflexology, Reiki and the new Leith created MA=RaY Light energy healing treatment, founded by Chairwoman The Opening Speaker will be Swede born, Anna Lagerqvist Christoperson, a supporter Carol Watson. Listen to short talks on the incredible benefits of these treatments in the of IWD – Leith over the years and a proactive Publican. Anna runs eight bars in Leith morning before the day’s event programme and town, having established her first one in kicks off. 2005. She has a passion for creating meeting The Café is open for coffee’s and lunches places for people to meet and turn ideas into and the entrance for the day event is free reality. Boda, Sofi’s, Victoria, Joseph Pearce’s however, you are asked to pop a couple , Hemma, Akva and recently, Harry’s Bar was of gold coins in the cup for Mary’s Meals added to Anna and her husband’s amazing Scottish Charity, IWD – Leith have taken this portfolio in 2018. charity on to support. There will also be a Raffle for Mary’s Meal’s with some fantastic Come and listen to her love of Leith and prizes, donated by local establishments. future vision and passion for helping our environment. Listen to how Martina Cannon- This Event is really been made possible Ball, a Leith Singer Songwriter broke into the through the financial gift to our organisation through Leith Benevolent Association. They male dominated Edinburgh music scene six have helped us every year and we are so years ago and hear her female-empowering grateful. They are our main sponsor for this songs to uplift the spirits, during the day’s entertainment programme. Martina launched year and we are eternally grateful to them. They have helped groups such as Citadel her album ‘Freedom’ in February 2018 and Youth Centre, Sikh Sanjog, amongst many it will be available for sale on the day. Our favourite Irish Teacher Jennifer Jamieson will other local groups and Charities over the be performing with her show stopping award thirteen years they’ve been in operation.

Write in your diary and calender and plan a day with us of fantastic sociability through chat, music, dance, talks, exhibitions, food and raffle plus enjoy a beautiful therapy to refresh the soul. See you at 11am on 8th March. Bring a friend. 34

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General Knowledge Crossword

Across 1. Without the means to be in verbal contact (13) 7. Adult male singing voice (5) 8. Military engineers (7) 9. Drama set to music (5) 11. River that flows through Paris (5) 12. Hindu or Buddhist religious leader (4) 13. Elaborate and systematic plans of action (7) 17. Ditch used to divide lands without hiding a view (2-2) 19. Ancient Mexican civilisation (5) 20. Fix securely (5) 22. Very wealthy or powerful businessmen (7) 23. Farm with facilities for livestock (5) 24. Automated money machine outside of a bank (4,9) Down 1. Between two or more star systems (13) 2. New World vulture (6) 3. Samuel ___, telegraph code inventor (5) 4. Situation in which no progress can be made (7) 5. Acid found in vinegar (6) 6. Wading shorebird that feeds chiefly on shellfish (6-7) 8. Having no definite form (9) 10. Fluid product of an inflammation (3) 14. Husband of an adulteress (7) 15. H Rider Haggard novel (3) 16. Device for punishment in which offenders were confined (6) 18. Handsome youth loved by Aphrodite (6) 21. Long, flat-bottomed canal boat (5) (Soln on pg 46)

Home & Interiors Small Space? No Problem!

By Katherine Sorrell 3. Whatever storage you buy or build, don’t forget to design their interiors to make them incredibly functional. Adding internal drawers, shelves, baskets, hooks and so on will enable every bit of space to be put to good use.

4. Aim high. In a child’s bedroom, for example, a high-sleeper bed can include a desk, sofa or play area beneath. Why stop at the normal height when bookcases, kitchen Mahlzeit stone grey melamine units combined with walnut repro vertical cupboards and wardrobes panels, £5,000, Rational: 0800 160 1845; rational.de/en can all be built right up to the ceiling, adding some vital extra storage Small may be beautiful, but living in a small space? You just need to remember to plan space is not always easy. Our tips will help for somewhere to store a ladder or step you make the most of every room, no matter stool, too. what its size. 1. Are you making the most of every centimetre of your space? The best way to tell is by drawing a scale plan and checking for areas that could be improved. Ask yourself whether relatively simple changes such as repositioning a radiator, re-hanging a door or simply moving the furniture could make a big difference.

5. Get clever with colour. While pale colours appear to recede, and thus increase the sense of space, darker colours absorb light and therefore appear more enclosing. So, for a bright, airy, open look, opt for a unified, pale colour scheme. Paint built-in storage and radiators the same colour as the walls to make them disappear.

2. Storage is vital. In fact, it is often the case 6. Use mirror and glass to open up a room. Think about light sources – whether that losing a little floor area to create builtsunlight through windows or light fittings in storage will actually make the room – and place mirrors so that they bounce seem more streamlined and therefore the light around. And choose glass or larger. Think bookshelves and cupboards acrylic when possible for furnishings or in the living room, wall-to-wall wardrobes accessories so as to create that barelyin the bedroom, floor-to-ceiling shelving in there look. the study and a tall coat cupboard in the hall. Add storage into any ‘dead’ space 7. While it is not always necessary to you can, whether it’s in chimney alcoves, opt for small-scale pieces, select around a bed head or above a doorway. furniture carefully, avoiding deep, Wall racks and hooks on the backs of squishy upholstery, fussy details and doors are invaluable. 40

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bulky outlines. Simple, lightweight styles have the least impact in a small space, and anything raised on slender legs will make the room seem larger (because there is more visible floor area). When appropriate, look out for compact, folding, wheeled, Stora loft bed frame, £239, Ikea: extending, dual-purpose 020 3645 0000; ikea.com/gb or wall-mounted furniture, each of which can provide great solutions for different space problems. The only condition is that it must be comfortable, fulfil its function and suit your overall style. 8. Decide on one design style and make sure it is cohesive throughout. Employing complementary (pale) colours, interesting natural textures and subtle patterns will generate a sense of harmony and understated visual appeal.

CLEAR YOUR CLUTTER AND CREATE SOME SPACE In a small home there is simply no room for excess clutter. It can be really hard to get rid of stuff, but if you don’t use it regularly, you’ll have to be ruthless. Sort it into boxes or bags marked for rubbish, recycling, giving away, mending or storing elsewhere. Aim to do one room per week, or a few minutes a day – then get into the habit of keeping on top of it so it doesn’t build up again.

9. If you are working on a renovation, larger-scale alterations may be achievable, even if you cannot enlarge your square footage. Consider replacing bulky radiators with underfloor heating, going open plan, enlarging windows, replacing doors or walls with glass to allow light to flow between rooms or even – if height allows – adding a mezzanine floor level.

Community Spotlight

Trinity Community Gala 2019 Remember the sunshine and the crowds of 2017â€™s Trinity Community Gala? The fifth Gala will take place this year on 24th & 25th August - so save the date! The Gala Team would, following the success of applications from 2017, like to invite applications from local businesses and crafts keen to take a stall at this yearâ€™s event. A limited number of stalls are available, so if you are interested, please contact trinitycommunitygala@gmail.com by 30th March.

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Sweet Recipe Lemon Pot Puddings These delicious individual hot lemon puddings are the perfect sweet treat after a hearty winter supper or Sunday lunch.

Ingredients:

1. Preheat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas mark 4.

• 100g unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for greasing

2. Beat the butter and sugar together in a large bowl

Grease six 175ml ovenproof ramekin dishes with butter.

until pale and creamy. Beat in the lemon zest then beat in the egg yolks, one at a time. Sift over half the plain flour and fold in, then fold in the lemon juice and milk. Sift over the rest of the flour and fold in. Gradually fold the egg whites into the mixture.

• 175g golden caster sugar • Zest and juice of 2 large lemons (you will need about 120ml lemon juice)

3. Divide the mixture evenly between the prepared

ramekin dishes and sprinkle over the flaked almonds. Place the dishes in a large roasting tin and pour in enough hot water to come halfway up the sides of the dishes. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden on top. Serve immediately, dusted with icing sugar.

• 4 medium eggs, separated • 75g plain flour • 130ml milk • 2 tbsp flaked almonds • Icing sugar, for dusting

Makes 6 Ready in 40 mins

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These puddings will form a lovely layer of thick lemon custard under the sponge topping so take care not to overcook them. They will still have a slight wobble in the centre. 47