June/July 2018

TRINITY SPOTLIGHT

The Lost Words An Exhibition

Celebrating nature through words and watercolours Inverleith House The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Open daily, free entry

Exhibition organised by Compton Verney Dandelion Š Jackie Morris

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Hello And Welcome To The June/July Issue Of The Trinity Spotlight

You can tell that the summer holiday period is almost here as you read through this issue. Our articles have a summer theme to them and we have some fringe shows featuring on our pages that you might enjoy. Plus we also have a chance to win tickets to the opening night of Kiss Me Kate at the Festival Theatre - details of how to enter are on page 10. Its always great to feature community news in the Spotlight and this issue we have an article from Newhaven Heritage giving an update on their various projects and initiatives. Plus an input from Councillor Jim Campbell. And of course welcome to the new businesses featuring in this issue - you will find several of them as you read through our pages. As usual I will be taking a break over the summer months and will be back with the next issue late August after the schools go back. I hope that you all enjoy the summer and here’s hoping for loads of warm, sunny days.

Contents

Best Wishes Sue

6 Finance - How To Save Money On Your Summer Holiday This Year 10 Win Tickets To Kiss Me Kate At The Festival Theatre 10 Hard Sudoko 14 Trinity Community Council 18 Home & Interiors - Embrace The Great Outdoors 24 Newhaven Heritage - Memories Are Made Of This 28 Health - How Safe Is Your Suntan? 34 Friends of Warriston Cemetery 36 Health & Fitness - Cycling For Health And Wellbeing 39 Pets - Keeping Your Dog Safe In The Water This Summer 40 Councillor Jim Campbell Local Update 44 General Knowledge Crossword 48-49 Community Spotlight/Puzzle Solutions 51 Baking - Lemon & Almond Cookies

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Finance

How to Save Money on Your Summer Holiday This Year By Ann Haldon

The cost of travelling abroad has increased over the last year or so, mainly due to a fall in the value of sterling, but there are still ways you can save money on your summer holiday. You may secure a better exchange rate by visiting non-Euro countries such as Croatia or Poland, but what else can you do to reduce your costs without taking away the joy of a well-earned break?

WHEN YOU REACHED YOUR DESTINATION City sightseeing Many European cities offer free walking tours that are relaxed, informative, and help you get your bearings for the other days you’re there. They offer you a ‘feel’ for the city, with many people giving donations to the guide at the end of the tour, based on their experience.

Avoid the tourist traps when eating out Eating away from the main sights, even if Be flexible it’s only a short walk away, can literally halve If you can travel over a range of dates or your food and drink costs – although meals don’t have a particular destination in mind, you’ll have more chance of finding a bargain. eaten with an iconic view are certainly memorable, so is the bill when you leave. Maybe you just want to relax on a beach in If out for an evening drink, save money by the sun, in which case the destination may not be so important, or you might be looking standing at the bar rather than having your drinks served at a table. If breakfast isn’t for a city break with no particular country in part of your package, a local café will be far mind. cheaper than paying hotel prices where a Forget the frills premium tends to be charged if they’re not Although you can’t carry liquids through pre-booked. the airport, taking your own food on board BEFORE YOU GO

can save a considerable amount of money, particularly if you’re feeding a family. If you’re travelling with a ‘no frills’ airline, taking hand luggage only can also reduce your costs. Staying overnight at the airport? A deal that combines an overnight stay and parking at the hotel is likely to be cheaper than parking at the airport for the duration of your holiday. You can often save money by booking online, rather than through your travel agent.

Check data roaming charges before you go New legislation introduced in 2017 means that you can now use your mobile phone allowance free in EU-member states. Beware of ‘fair usage’ limits applied by mobile phone providers, however, as a lower limit may be set on your usage abroad. 6

Make lunch your biggest meal Set lunch menu prices can be considerably cheaper than paying for an extravagant dinner in the evening. Although you may not want to make lunch your main meal every day, doing so for one or two days means you can also enjoy a few lunchtime drinks without breaking the bank. Saving money on holiday needn’t be difficult. A little pre-planning goes a long way, so research your chosen city or resort well, and reap the benefits of making your money go further. www.uswitch.com/mobiles/guides/mobileroaming-charges/ www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/advice/budgettravel-simple-ways-to-save-money-on-yourholiday/

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Win Tickets For Kiss Me Kate At The Festival Theatre Kiss Me, Kate is an irresistible celebration of the joy and madness of working in the theatre. With a score studded with some of the greatest classics of American musical theatre including ‘BRUSH UP YOUR SHAKESPEARE’, ‘ANOTHER OP’NIN’, ANOTHER SHOW, SO IN LOVE’, Kiss Me, Kate sizzles from start to finish and is simply ‘TOO DARN HOT’ to miss.

Win 2 tickets to the Opening Night on Wednesday 4th July! Just email competitions@capitaltheatres.com with the subject line SPOTLIGHT for a chance to win! (Kiss Me, Kate, is running at the Festival Theatre from the 4th to 7th July).

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 48) 10

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Embrace The Great Outdoors By Katherine Sorrell Make the most of summer sunshine by ensuring your garden is a great place to relax and entertain. Every outside space, no matter how large or small, has the potential to become an extra ‘room’, whether you plan to use it for tending plants, entertaining friends or simply relaxing in the sun with some music and a book. And, just as you would do with indoor rooms, it is worth spending time considering how to make your garden both practical and beautiful. Perhaps just a few quick, inexpensive changes will do the trick – or you may wish to push the boat out and consider an entire redesign. Look at the bigger picture first. As well as your budget, you’ll need to consider what you really want from your garden. To begin with, sketch a scale plan of the space on graph paper and decide what will go where. Revamping your landscaping is a major job, but if this is the aim then consider what materials you intend to use – for paving, fencing, pots, furnishings and so on – and ensure that they co-ordinate. Set the dining area nearest the house, with space for a barbecue nearby or, perhaps, a wood-fired pizza oven (build your own or buy one off the shelf) or even an outdoor kitchen complete with worktop, storage, sink and bar. In a large garden you could fit a play area at the far end, with swings and/ or a climbing frame, trampoline or tepee. And a peaceful area away from both the house and the children would be ideal for a hammock or swing seat – perhaps near some scented flowers or under a tree for shade. You can signal changes of function by altering the flooring materials and introducing interesting changes of levels. Think about lighting at the earliest possible 18

stage. While solar and battery-powered lights can look amazing, an outdoor lighting circuit (installed by a qualified electrician) will allow your garden lighting to be even more flexible and effective. Consider what elements of your garden would benefit from illumination, whether it’s steps to the seating area or a particularly sculptural tree, and add enough general lighting to allow you to enjoy the garden into the evening. Wall lights (perhaps with motionactivated sensors) are ideal for paths and passageways, while strings of lights can be wound around trees, posts and trellises for a party atmosphere. If you are not starting your garden design from scratch, there are still plenty of quick, inexpensive fixes to make a big difference, including simply moving or re-arranging the furniture, adding a canopy or sunshade or setting out a few large pots with dramatic planting. Fit a simple metal archway over a path for a pretty focal point, or install a small wooden pergola as a shady resting place. Consider refreshing walls or fencing with a coat of paint – matt black and very dark blue are both very on-trend and provide a fabulous backdrop for the vivid colours of plants. To make your outside space feel even more like an indoor/outdoor room, add comfortable seating, whether in the form of deck chairs, loungers, low-level chairs or even sofas covered with waterproof fabrics. Put side tables nearby for books, drinks and phones, and consider accessories such as outdoor bean bags, rugs and cushions. For eating, it is worth investing in solid, durable dining chairs and tables, bearing in mind that, to make it last longer, most garden furniture should be stored away when not in use. That said, second-hand garden furniture is often (cont’d on pg 20)

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SMALL SPACES: COOL SPACES

readily available at a good price, and can be easily disguised with a lick of paint or a pretty oilcloth. Add a selection of plates, bowls, pitchers, tumblers and napkins in this season’s hot, tropical shades and you have transformed your garden into an oasis for outdoor living. Image Left: Manutti River Garden sofa, £4,110, and garden chairs, £1,720 each, all Go Modern Furniture: 020 7731 9540; gomodern.co.uk. Image Above: Roshults 5m outdoor kitchen island with bar, £26,290, Chaplins Furniture: 020 8421 1779; chaplins.co.uk.

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Tiny gardens, courtyards, decks and balconies can be wonderful places to hang out and relax – and have the advantage of being incredibly low maintenance. • All you really need is a couple of chairs and a small table. If they fold up out of the way, so much the better. Alternatively, cleverly designed built-in furniture can maximise corners and any awkward spaces. • Furniture that doubles as storage (a chest used as a table, for example) is invaluable for holding gardening equipment or picnic paraphernalia. • Make the most of vertical space with tiered and hanging planters, even a living wall. • Paint the walls bright white and, if your plants are in pots, choose reflective containers. • Avoid dark corners by installing a variety of lighting, from battery-powered string lights to solar torches stuck into pots. • Increase the sense of space by hanging a mirror on a sheltered wall to reflect the light. • Don’t mix too many different materials. When choosing hard landscaping, pots, furnishings and accessories, stick to a limited palette to avoid a jumble of colours and textures.

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Memories Are Made Of This

Newhaven, once a distinct community with a proud fishing heritage has struggled in recent years to retain its identity. Many of the original buildings were demolished in the 1950s and 60s and replaced by modern housing with improved facilities. Reclamation of land has pushed back the sea and development on Western Harbour continues to add thousands of new dwellings. The current Victoria Primary School, which cannot meet the rising role, is to be replaced in 2020 with a new school on Western Harbour. The present building — the oldest operational primary school in the City of Edinburgh being founded in 1844, and much loved by the local community — will then be up for sale. Newhaven Heritage,a Scottish Registered charity is taking the lead on the development of plans by the community to acquire and develop it as a heritage centre and community hub. There is growing concern that it is critical to the future sense of place and a cohesive community that local heritage and traditions are not lost but celebrated, widely shared, respected and built upon by new generations. The Memories Project, funded by a Heritage Lottery Fund grant, is a step towards achieving this vision of an inclusive centre for ‘old’ and ‘new’ Newhaven. It aims to bring older and younger members of the local community together to explore, share and record memories and stories about the heritage of Newhaven. 24

Three themed ‘pockets’ focusing on Fishwives and fishing; Victoria Primary school and it’s role in Newhaven; and Newhaven and wartime have been created. Pupils from years 5 and 6 at Victoria Primary School, Newhaven met regularly between February and April 2018 with local older residents who attend the Haven Centre at Newhaven Church. Jan Bee Brown, collaborative artist and storyteller, supported by members of Newhaven Heritage and Stan Eadie from the Living Memory Association shared further stories and chose items that represented them to put into the pockets. A further pocket includes items from each theme and is for free loan by care homes and individuals to stimulate conversations and reminiscence. The next stage of the project is the refreshment of the Wee Museum in Victoria Primary School. Children have visited the Collection Centre and chosen objects relating to the themes of the project which will be bought out of storage for display. All will be completed in time for Doors Open weekend, September 29 and 30th. For further information, check out the website of Newhaven Heritage at www.newhavenonforth.org.uk. Newhaven Heritage also provide a free quarterly newsletter, sent by email only, to which anyone with an interest in newhaven can subscribe by emailing newhavenheritage@ gmail.com using the word “Newsletter” as the subject title.

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Health

How Safe is Your Suntan? By Alison Runham

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Books and magazines often advise us how to ‘tan safely’ and describe people as looking ‘healthy and tanned’, inextricably linking these two words in our minds. Yet nothing could be further from the truth. As the NHS baldly states, “There’s no safe or healthy way to get a tan.” If you’re not convinced, let’s look at why your skin tans. The PROBLEM WITH SUNTANS However light it is, however slowly you built it up, and whether you got it lying in your back garden, a Mediterranean beach or a sunbed, a tan proves that your skin has been exposed to too much radiation. When your skin is exposed to sunlight, around 5% of the UV (ultraviolet) radiation it receives is UVB, responsible for sunburn. The other 95% is UVA, responsible for tanning, aging, wrinkling and coarsening the skin. UVA rays penetrate to the lower layers of the epidermis, stimulating cells called melanocytes to produce melanin, the brown pigment that gives your skin its tanned appearance. This is the skin’s defence mechanism. Your skin has good reason to go into defence mode. Prolonged exposure to UV rays increases your risk of developing malignant melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, and non-melanoma skin cancer too. THE PROBLEM WITH SUNBEDS The World Health Organization classifies sunbeds as a ‘Group 1 Carcinogen’ – something scientifically proven to cause cancer in humans. Sunbeds, sunlamps and tanning booths emit the same harmful UV radiation as the sun, so they increase your risk of developing both malignant melanoma and no-melanoma skin cancers too. But tanning devices are potentially more dangerous than sun exposure. Many sunbeds give out greater doses of UV rays than the midday tropical sun, and you’re 28

relying on manufacturers and operators to ensure you get a ‘safe’ dose of UV. In 2006, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Products stated the maximum ultraviolet radiation from sunbeds shouldn’t exceed 0.3W/m2, or 11 standard erythema doses per hour (erythema means reddening of the skin caused by sunburn). That’s equivalent to exposure to the tropical sun, which the World Health Organization (WHO) describes as extreme. So, it’s not surprising that sunbeds can cause more damage than exposure to sunlight. Your risk depends on your skin type, including the presence of moles, and the frequency and length of your sunbed sessions. Age is a factor too and, in the UK, it’s illegal for people under the age of 18 to use sunbeds. “Sunbed use and overexposure to the sun can be a risk to the skin at any age,” say The British Association of Dermatologists. “However, a review by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) found that first exposure to sunbeds before the age of 35 years increases the risk of melanoma by 75 per cent.” Unfortunately, the symptoms of skin damage can take up to 20 years to appear, so it can be easy to fool yourself that you’ve done no harm. But research shows that people who are frequently exposed to UV rays before the age of 25 or who experience sunburn in childhood have a greatly increased risk of developing skin cancer later in life. GUIDELINES FOR USING TANNING EQUIPMENT A sunbed operator should discuss your skin type with you before you use a sunbed and advise you on the limit of your session length. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recommends you shouldn’t use UV tanning equipment if you: • have fair, sensitive skin that burns

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easily or tans slowly or poorly • have a history of sunburn, particularly in childhood, or badly sun-damaged skin • have lots of freckles and red hair • have lots of moles • are taking medicines or using creams that make your skin sensitive to sunlight • have a medical condition aggravated by sunlight, such as vitiligo • have a personal or family history of skin cancer You should also be especially cautious if you’re pregnant. Pregnancy can make your skin more sensitive and prone to burning and pigmentation (patches of dark skin). Some studies have suggested there may be a link between increased UV rays and folic acid deficiency, as UV rays can break down folic acid. Folic acid is vital for the development of the baby’s neural system (brain and spinal cord). STAY SAFE IN THE SUN Avoid the sun when it’s strongest (between

11am and 3pm, March to October, in the UK). Never allow yourself to burn. Cover your skin and don’t forget a hat and sunglasses. If you’re not wearing sunglasses or wearing sunglasses without adequate UVA and UVB protection, then your eyes can suffer damage too, resulting in conjunctivitis, irritation or even cataracts. Remember that sunscreen only reduces UV exposure; it doesn’t eliminate it. Use sunscreen that’s in date, with at least fourstar UVA protection and an SPF of at least 15 (30 or higher if you’re fair-skinned or using it on children) USEFUL INFORMATION: Sunbed regulation Act 2010: www.legislation.gov. uk/ukpga/2010/20/contents HSE guidance on the use of UV tanning equipment: www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/misc869.pdf British Association of Dermatologists’ advice on sunbeds: www.bad.org.uk/for-the-public/skincancer/sunbeds NHS sunscreen and sun safety advice: www.nhs. uk/livewell/skin/pages/sunsafe.aspx

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Friends Of Warriston Cemetery

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The Friends of Warriston Cemetery was set up in 2013 to combat the ever-encroaching ivy and invasive weeds threatening to swamp the site entirely. Five years on, there’s a dramatic difference! Warriston, opened in 1843 and now owned by the City of Edinburgh Council, was the first designed Victorian garden cemetery in Edinburgh. The Friends aim to ensure that the monuments and the garden design and sculptures are all visible, so that families may visit graves and other interested parties may explore this slice of Edinburgh’s rich heritage. The Friends also intend to enhance the local biodiversity and to introduce more suitable planting. The Cemetery is already home to a wide variety of birds and butterflies. Annual Services of Remembrance are held at the War Memorial each November, visitors from around the globe are frequently assisted, volunteers are on duty most Doors Open Saturdays in September, and guided tours are offered, often during the History Festivals or by arrangement. New volunteers or supporters are welcome, but anyone may come for a walk around this almost hidden little gem of semi-woodland, tucked around the corner in Warriston/ Inverleith. Spring can be the best time, when the flowers start with snowdrops, then primroses, daffodils and anemones, followed by bluebells and a variety of wildflowers. Later, into the summer, we have geraniums providing a blaze of colour around the remains of the famous Red Lady mausoleum. Enquiries can be made to friendsofwarristoncemetery@gmail.com

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Cycling for Health and Wellbeing By Tracy Griffin Riding a bike is one of the best things you can do for your health. It’s a low impact aerobic exercise that tones your legs and derrier, strengthening your heart too. And it’s a great form of transport, cycling burns fat rather than money (and petrol is going up in price every week). Edinburgh is slowly improving for cyclists. Better infrastructure is being built into new roads, which makes cycling safer for everyone. When I first started PTing in 2005, I rode my bicycle around Edinburgh to all of my clients. It’s the quickest way around and you’re never short of a parking space. Another advantage (I realise in hindsight) was that I used the 20 to 30 minutes of cycling between fitness appointments as ‘decompression’ time – planning the next PT session in my head as I sped along the cycle paths. Cycling (in fact any aerobic exercise) is also excellent for maintaining a positive headspace. Your body naturally releases ‘feelgood’ neurotransmitters as you exercise, including dopamine. An ideal form of exercise for both fat burning and mood (and metabolism) boosting is a nice steady bike ride. If you’ve not ridden for awhile, be sure to get your bike serviced first. It may be as rusty as you are! Start easy, in a local park or cycle paths to get your confidence back. As a cyclist there are many roads I avoid in Edinburgh, major bus routes especially. Lothian Road, Ferry Road, Princes Street are all pretty unpleasant to cycle along, and there are quieter back streets that are preferable. A Spokes map (available from http://www.spokes.org.uk/ or your local bike shop) will show you the quiet streets and you can learn some interesting shortcuts for two wheels. When I opened up my fitness studio in 2010, I noticed that I put on weight as I was no longer cycling in between PT sessions, but sitting down and having a snack instead! So to incorporate more aerobic exercise into my week, I try to cycle as many journeys as possible. 36

Entering into a race is another way to build up cycle confidence and fitness. I recently took part in the Etape Caledonia sportive (see photo), an 85 mile scenic Highland cycle race. Having an event to aim for gave me a reason to get back out on my bike and get the legs pumping. It made me go faster and cycle better, and in fact I’d love to share some of my cycling fitness secrets with you in my upcoming ‘Fitness for Cyclists’ workshop for the Edinburgh Festival of Cycling. Personal Trainer Tracy Griffen runs a fitness studio next to Leith Cycle Co, just off Leith Walk. Her ‘Fitness for Cycling’ workshop is on 6.30pm Thursday 21 June at the Griffen Fitness studio. Limited tickets from tracy@ griffenfitness.com or phone 07743741088, tickets £10 / £8 concession. Free healthy nibbles provided.

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An Local Update From Councillor Jim Campbell At our Council meeting on 31st May, the Leader of the Council was asked about progress on implementing the £25 charge to uplift garden waste from City residents. This “garden tax” was introduced in February as part of the administration’s budget proposals, with a planned roll out this summer. Edinburgh Council Tax payers had been promised a letter to explain the new regime in May, not long after their Council Tax bills had been increase by 3%. The budget decisions the Council faced this year were tough. Local Government spending has been under huge pressure across the UK. The recent Scottish Government Facts and Figures report confirms that between 2013/14 and this financial year, in real terms, Scottish Local Government revenue has fallen by around £0.75 billion (or -7%). This compares with a drop in Scottish Government revenue of around £0.5 billion (-1.8%), over the same period. In Edinburgh, with our rising population, this has meant a per-head reduction of 8.4%. My own group had proposed a 2% increase in Council Tax. We opposed the “garden tax,” with concerns over administration costs, and possible negative impacts on our ambitious recycling targets. Other disagreement were over proceeding with the tram extension, and the likelihood of realising further efficiencies in the running of Council services. We thought efficiencies were possible, and given the state of our finances, that this wasn’t a prudent moment to extend the tram, especially as we are still waiting for Lord Hardie to report on what went wrong last time. There was broad agreement on the need to devote greater resources to tackle homelessness and the well documented crisis in Health and Social Care. In fact, my group had suggested spending slightly more in these areas. 40

It was my first Council budget debate, and I thought it was a good tempered affair. In the long term, I think the biggest difference will turn out to be the reason my Group had proposed a Councils Tax rise: to fund a £100M Council school building capital programme. This was four times greater than the budget from the administration that was passed. Given that school building has traditionally been more than matched by the Scottish Government, that could have seen an extra £200M or more invested in Edinburgh schools over the life of this Council. Speaking of which, I am delighted that the Education, Children & Families Committee again unanimously agreed to start the detailed design work for a new school building on the Trinity Academy site and possible sports facilities at Bangholm Recreation Ground. Some of that extra money for school building would have been very welcome to fund the re-building of Trinity Academy! We local Councillors will just have to work harder on finding the funds for the desperately needed modern school facilities to compliment the excellent teaching and learning that already takes place. I hope our work will deliver the desired outcome, just as the hard work of students at Trinity Academy, and other high schools all over the City, will lead to well deserved exam results and exciting new opportunities, as another school year comes to its close. So, what of the Garden Tax letter? The Council Leader wasn’t sure when it would go out, but he assured us there would be no change to the Budget. If I can help in any way, please contacted me at the City Chambers on 0131 529 4235, or better still by email at jim.campbell@edinburgh.gov.uk. Jim Campbell Conservative Councillor for the Forth Ward

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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD Across 1. Tree of the maple family (8) 5. Rounded thicklycurled hairdo (4) 9. Tapestry used as a wall hanging (5) 10. Square hole made to receive a tenon (7) 11. Branched ornamental lampholder (10) 13. Preserve a dead body (6) 15. Living agent

that carries and transmits a disease (6) 18. Italian blue cheese (10) 22. Sound made by blowing through pursed lips (7) 23. Indian form of address for a man (5) 24. Rear-facing point on an arrow (4) 25. Legal action where the outcome is likely to set a precedent (4,4)

Down 1. Scenery and other properties of a dramatic production (5,3) 2. Woody core of a maize ear (7) 3. Craftsman who works with stone (5) 4. German field marshal nicknamed the Desert Fox (6) 6. Mendicant monk (5) 7. Call used three times by a Town Crier (4) 8. Lubricating substance (6) 12. Vessel made of a material suitable for high temperature chemical reactions (8) 14. Official emissary of the Pope (6) 16. Tube that conveys air in and out of the lungs (7) 17. Exist as an essential, permanent, or characteristic attribute or quality of a thing (6) 19. Flexible twig of a willow tree (5) 20. Beginning of an offensive (5) 21. Piece of cotton used to apply medication (4)

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Community Spotlight

Community Dates

Beach Watch on Wardie Bay, Saturday 16th June, 10am to 3pm Community Council Walk About, Saturday 23rd June starting at 10am For more informnation on both these events see the Trinity Community Council report on Pg 14

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All Trades DCM Construction 5 Accountants TaxAssist Accountants 33 Art Exhibitions ‘The Lost Words ‘Exhibition at Royal Botanic Garden 1 Auctioneers Ramsey Cornish 39 Baby Signing Classes Scents of Wellbeing 23 Bathroom Design & Installation DCM Construction 5 Bespoke Kitchens Fraser Joinery & Bespoke Kitchens 15 Blind Suppliers Bomar 43 Portobello Blinds 22 Bowling Clubs Summerside Bowling Club

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Edinburgh City Council Shared Repairs Service 9 Edinburgh Festival Fringe A Good Enough Girl 17 Bugle Boys 7 The Steamie 11 Electricians Kelly Electrical 16 McElhone Electrical 34 Estate Agents ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan 41 Retties 38 French Polishing James Erskine 9 Garden Design Good Garden Design 16 Gardening Services Bernie Reddington 19 Jims Mowing 21 One Man Went To Mow 47 Gas & Central Heating JSB Plumbing & Sons 43 Plumbfaster 47 Scott Findlay Plumbing & Heating Engineers 19 Weir Gas Services 15 Going Out A Good Enough Girl 17 Bugle Boys 7 Spinback 7 Strictly A Capella 44 ‘The Lost Words’ Exhibition at Royal Botanic Garden 1 The Steamie 11 Glaziers Trinity Glazing 2 Handyman Services House Hero 25 Sam Soave 9 Health & Fitness A K Pliates 8 Griffen Fitness 36 Health Food Shops Real Foods 52 Hearing Services Hear Here 29 Job Opportunities Body Shop At Home 46 Joinery Services Edinburgh Joinery Services 13 Fraser Joinery & Bespoke Kitchens 15 Penplaid 21 Later Life Assistance My Personal Back-Up 12

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Property Maintenance DCM Construction 5 Property Letting Retties 38 Property Services Helping Hands 34 Roofing Services DCM Construction 5 Edinburgh Roofing 26/27 Ronald G Graham 10 SPM Roofing 42 Traditional Roofing 45 Sculpture Courses Powderhall Bronze 13 Social Activities Spinback 7 DCM Construction 5 Summerside Bowling Club 37 Solicitors ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan 41 Tree Surgeons G M Land Solutions 30 t4islandservices 20 Upholstery James Erskine 9 Window Renovation Craftworx DCM Construction

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Sweet Recipe Lemon & Almond Sandwich Cookies These delightful crisp and buttery lemon and almond cookies have a tangy layer of lemon curd in the middle.

Ingredients: • 115g unsalted butter, softened • 115g caster sugar, plus extra for sprinkling • 1 tsp almond extract • 1 large egg yolk • 200g plain flour, plus extra for dusting • Milk, for sealing and glazing • 2-3 tbsp good quality lemon curd • 2 tbsp flaked almonds

Makes 10 Ready in 40 minutes, plus chilling and cooling

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Replace the lemon curd with jam, marmalade or chocolate hazelnut spread for a change of flavour. Remember the filling will be very hot straight out of the oven, so be sure to leave to cool completely before tucking in!

1. Place the butter, sugar and almond extract in a

mixing bowl and beat with a hand-held electric whisk until pale and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolk then gradually beat in the flour to form a crumbly dough.

2. Gather the dough with your hands and knead

lightly until smooth. Wrap in cling film and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes, or until firm.

3. Line a baking sheet with baking paper. Roll the

dough out on a lightly floured surface to 2mm thick. Using a 7cm round fluted cookie cutter, stamp out 20 rounds, re-rolling the dough as necessary. Place on the baking sheets and chill in the fridge for 15 minutes. Preheat the oven to 190°C, fan 170°C, gas mark 5.

4. Lightly brush around the edge of half the cookie dough rounds with a little milk. Drop ½ tsp of lemon curd in the centre of these rounds. Carefully top with the rest of the cookie dough rounds, gently pressing to seal the edges.

5. Glaze the tops lightly with milk and sprinkle with

the extra caster sugar and flaked almonds. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until pale golden. Leave to cool completely on the baking sheets for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool completely. 51

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