November 2023
TRINITY SPOTLIGHT
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Welcome to November and the latest Trinity Spotlight. Halloween is done, fireworks are done so that just leaves Christmas and New Year to be celebrated this year. And, yes Christmas is making an appearance in this issue. From Christmas nights at the Botanics to Pantomimes, Christmas gift ideas/vouchers and festive events on the community pages - we have it all. Plus there are details of St Columba's annual Tree of Remembrance event. Have a read through the pages to find them all. If you are a businesses or community group who have a Christmas focus then there is still the December issue which you could feature in - it goes through doors on the 6th/7th/8th December. Whether it be Christmas Trees, Christmas Fairs, Christmas Shopping Nights or Events or maybe Gift Vouchers ......... all are welcome. To get yourself booked into these issues or get a head start on 2024 give us a call and have a chat or send us an email. Even easier, scan the QR codes below to visit our website where you will find details about advert sizes, costs and discounts. Our publication dates for 2024 are also now on the website along with distribution area maps. And don't forget our sister publication The Stockbridge Spotlight, which might also be of interest to you. Until the next issue .........
Best Wishes Sue Trinity Spotlight
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Contents
The Trinity Spotlight
6 The Joy Of Jigsaws
Editor : Sue Hutchison
10 Hard Sudoku
M : 07817 206 418
14 An Update From Councillor Stuart Dobbin
E: sue@trinityspotlight.co.uk
20 Visualisation - Our Imagination Is A Powerful Tool
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26 Home Interiors - 10 Ways To Create A Spa Shower 32 Trinity Community Council 35 General Knowledge Crossword 36 Hygge For Your Health 40/41 Community Spotlight 42 Puzzle Solutions 43 Recipe - Jazz Apple And Ginger Dhal
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December 2023 Issue Artwork Deadline - 24th November 4
Distribution Date - 6th/7th/8th December
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December 2023 Issue : Artwork Deadline : 24th November
Distribution Date : 6th/7th/8th December
To book your advertising space and reach 5000 local residents contact Sue Hutchison. T : 07817 206418
E : sue@trinitypotlight.co.uk
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 - there’s no maths involved and no adding up. Its fun. Its challenging Its addictive. (Soln on pg 42)
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An Update From Councillor Stuart Dobbin We are in that all too brief period of the year, the transition through autumn when walking around Edinburgh is a true joy as the trees change colour and the kaleidoscope of autumnal colours emerge. Cyclepaths & Gully Drains : With the passing of Storm Babet, it occurred to me that the very strong winds have accelerated leaf fall earlier than usual, potentially impacting the railway paths and dumping inordinate deposits of leaves in roadside gutters and drains. Excess leaves on the paths are not just messy but can be a skid danger to cyclists. Excess leaves in the drains at this time of year could increase the risk of flooding in the event of future excessive rains. However, having contacted the team responsible for cleaning both, I am reassured that the cleaning schedule is in hand and already we can see that the removal of street-side leaves has begun. East Trinity Road Closure : the Scottish Gas roadworks in East Trinity Road - which have blocked the road completely – with as yet very little sign of any work being done have elicited a number of complaints. Council officers are limited in their authority to have Scottish Gas accelerate their work. Apparently, the reason for the inordinate delay relates to two factors: firstly, Scottish Gas recently changed the threshold at which they action gas leaks to a considerably more stringent measure, and secondly, there have been more gas leaks reported than is normal for the time of year. Together, this has increased the workload on their teams which has had a knock on effect on getting non-emergency work completed. Not a satisfactory situation, but hopefully helpful in explaining. Drug Dealing on Ferry Road : Concerned residents contacted me about drug dealing from a property in Ferry Road in the Bangholm area. Subsequently, the Police have issued a warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act and have leafletted the neighbourhood asking residents to notify if any further incidents arise. I will also be keen to hear of any recurrence. Victoria Park Bowling Greens : Finally, more positive news. I joined an online meeting recently, led by Council Officers, with representatives of Trinity Community Council, other community groups and local residents to review a conceptual presentation of potential ideas for the abandoned bowling greens. This only served to fuel the imaginations of those on the call and we had a really good, creative discussion – loads of great ideas that have been noted down and will be reflected in the formal consultation which we should expect to hear announced in the next few weeks. The ideas included: a children’s adventure and discovery space, an outside gym, allotments, converting the clubhouse to provide toilets and a café, planting to increase biodiversity and to attract pollinators, a quiet space for sitting with friends, a activity trail (extending into the whole park) and even the idea of introducing Padel Tennis courts!
As always, you can contact me if I can be of assistance cllr.stuart.dobbin@edinburgh.gov.uk or on 07514 318 634 14
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VISUALISING – OUR IMAGINATION IS A POWERFUL TOOL By Gillian Dalgliesh Visualisation is a commonsense success strategy that can keep you motivated and focused to achieve your goals. It’s about applying our powerful gift of imagination to our motivation, faith and confidence. It’s said that everything we create happens twice – first in our imagination and then in our lives. So by allowing the image of seeing ourselves as our ideal self to exist in our mind, it’s an accelerator to it becoming our reality. It makes our journey easier. Athletes regularly use this powerful technique by focusing on their successful performance and sporting outcome - mentally rehearsing the competition scenario and engaging all their senses of sight, smell, touch, taste & hearing. Sir Roger Bannister broke the record and ran a mile in under 4 minutes because he believed he could! (Obviously with a lot of training too). But he visualised himself doing this countless times and never questioned his ability to succeed!!! Regular visualisation helps to focus your mind on what you want and activates the creative powers of the subconscious mind, motivating it to work harder at creating successful outcomes. And what really turbo-boosts the creative force of your visualisation is imagining how it would FEEL to already be your ideal self. Because the essence of manifestation doesn’t just lie in pictures & words, but with the vibrational energy of feeling that something already exists! The excitement, the gratitude & appreciation of already having something you want in your life. As I already mentioned, we can visualise any sort of success in our lives, but what’s key is not just seeing ourselves as successful but also sensing what it will feel like to be successful! This article is abridged. If you would like to read the full version, you can find it on my website www.changewithgillian.com in the Blog section. New therapy room location in Stockbridge: From 6th November 2023, I’m moving to a different location in Stockbridge. I’ll be working from: Counselling Conversations, 2b Clarence Street, Edinburgh EH3 5AF Come and hear me give a talk: If you’d like to hear me talking in person, I’ll be presenting at the upcoming Detox, Mind & Body Event being held at The Sheraton Hotel on 18th November 2023 from 10am – 5pm. It’s a day of Motivational Talks about women’s health. I’ll be closing the day with some Power of the Mind Techniques and a lovely Guided Meditation. I look forward to seeing you there if you can make it! Please get in touch with me if you’d like tickets. My contact details are in my advert. 20
Are you struggling to deal with issues in your life? Weight Loss? Anxiety? Stress? Smoking? Phobias? Alcohol? Confidence? If so, then hypnotherapy may be the solution. Find out more about my holistic approach to resolving client’s issues on my website www.gilliandalgliesh.com or call me on 07593 082 349 for a free consultation
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GIVE THE GIFT OF FINGAL Give the gift of something completely new. Time together in the luxury of floating hotel Fingal, recently voted 'AA Hotel of the Year, Scotland'. Formerly a Northern Lighthouse Board tender, transporting supplies and lighthouse keepers to some of Scotland’s most remote locations, Fingal is now a stunning luxury floating hotel. Just two miles from the city centre at the historic Port of Leith, step aboard to discover the style and glamour of a superyacht with an old-world elegance that’s truly unique. The gift they’ll remember for years to come, vouchers to treat your loved ones, friends and family, include an overnight stay in one of twenty-two cabins. An Art Deco inspired interior, complete with nautical touches, choose from a Classic Cabin, with beautiful curves and contours, a Duplex cabin, cosy living and sleeping spaces split over two floors and connected by a spiral staircase, or the ultimate in indulgence, the Skerryvore Suite with private dining area to entertain and its own private outdoor deck, perfect for toasting Champagne. For the food lovers, an Afternoon Tea featuring five courses of sweet and savoury delicacies, mouth-watering sandwiches and freshly baked buttermilk scones, is served under the shimmering ceiling of The Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar. Experience unhurried life aboard with vouchers to dine on simply sensational dishes created in the Galley, bursting with flavour using only the best seasonal ingredients. Watch the vibrant Leith Docks transform from bold daylight into soft, dusky tones through the floor-to-ceiling windows with a spectacular cocktail in hand. Whether it is an overnight stay, Afternoon Tea, evening dinner or delicious cocktails, a gift voucher for Fingal is the ultimate present this Christmas. Time away from the everyday, a sanctuary by the sea. Fingal, luxury afloat.
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ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan, Solicitors & Estate Agents in Edinburgh
Old Leith Docks at Dusk
ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan is a firm of specialist solicitors and estate agents in Edinburgh with established offices in both sides of the city, in Davidsons Mains and Leith. We pride ourselves in providing expert advice to our clients, offering a personal service which adds real value. We represent individuals, families, businesses and charities. We are always there for our clients to help them with the most important things in life, such as their homes, their jobs, their businesses, and planning for their families’ futures.
ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan offer our clients experience and expertise in the following areas: • Selling a property • Buying a property • Re-mortgaging • Wills & Living Wills • Powers of Attorney • Executry Estates • Employment Law • Commercial Leases • Dispute Resolution & Litigation
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At ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan we believe that the proof of the pudding is in the eating, and we hope that our clients see from our work for them that we care about giving them quality advice and excellent customer service. Here are some of the ways in which we believe we stand out from other legal services and estate agency providers:
• Our clients are always represented by fully qualified solicitors and our qualified property manager (for estate agency work).
• As we are experienced in what we do, we
will give you good tactical advice on how to progress matters in the most beneficial way to you. You will be represented by someone who knows what they are doing!
• Whether you are buying or selling a property,
negotiating a termination of employment, or dealing with a dispute, we will use our experience to achieve the best possible outcome for you.
• We will tell you if something is worth doing, and we will tell you if it is not.
Lauriston Castle that you are better placed than anyone else to tell us about your case, and because every case is different. We also know, because our clients tell us this, that sometimes it is good just to have talked something through.
• All of our clients are hugely important to us,
and we provide the same quality service
• We will not spend time and your money regardless of the monetary value of the file. on things which are not worthwhile. We We care about your case. concentrate on doing what is right for your case. • The fees that we charge for our services are realistic and fair. We provide a quality • We will always take your calls whenever expert service which is worth paying for, but possible, and we will also reply to your we would never wish to overcharge. We messages as quickly as we can. calculate our fees on the basis of “what is a • We will always listen to you, because we know fair rate for this kind of expert service”. River Almond
Contact us with no obligation We are always delighted to hear from new and existing clients, and we are happy to discuss matters with you on a no obligation basis. We would always rather that you speak to us or email us to find out if we can help, than if you were not sure whether to contact us at all!
Call us on 0131 312 7276 or 0131 554 8649 to talk to someone today or email us at enquiries@elpamsolicitors.co.uk
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General Knowledge Crossword
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Hygge For Your Health
By Tracy Griffen
hygge (pronounced hooga) NOUN a quality of cosiness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being (regarded as a defining characteristic of Danish culture) Danish for cosiness and comfort (especially over the darker months) the concept of ‘hygge’ has been embraced by many interior design magazines and as a way to sell scented candles. But is there more to this winter trend than luxe interiors?
In an exercise programme, it is the rest inbetween workouts when the body builds muscle and repairs itself, stronger and more robust for the next challenge. As an experienced Personal Trainer, I often find myself reminding regular clients to enjoy Embracing hygge is a way for us to downtime and let their body recover. This is acknowledge the importance of downtime. especially important for keeping a healthy Quiet resting time at home is not often how immune system. we spend the winter season. Quite often Try and schedule at least one evening a week December flies by in a whirl of Christmas to yourself. For your physical wellbeing, and parties, mulled wine evenings and over- for your mental health. Try and do it without committing to catching up with friends and doom-scrolling social media or the news. family, all whilst the days are getting shorter Switch your phone and laptop off! Find a book and colder. What would happen if we just or magazine you’ve been meaning to read for took a step back, and deliberately scheduled ages. Have an easy dinner prepped, preferably in more quiet time at home? with lots of veggies (soup is ideal) and enjoy
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having a whole evening to yourself. You may like to have a bath (Epsom salts are excellent for muscle condition), or a shower with your favourite smellies. Indulge your senses and do nothing. Snuggle up on the sofa with a warm blanket, let yourself get bored, then go to bed early. The busier or more active you are, the more you will benefit from an evening (or more) of selfcare. I like the analogy that you can’t pour from an empty cup, so if you have lots of people relying on you, all’s the more reason to look after your own resources and give yourself permission to have a break. And refill your metaphorical cup. If you take time to rest and recover your body will thank you – and then you can achieve even more in your workouts and exercise time. Personal Trainer Tracy Griffen trains individuals to meet their own health goals, whether it’s running a marathon, or being able to walk with confidence to your local shops. It’s all about YOU!
December 2023 Issue : Artwork Deadline : 24th November
Distribution Date : 6th/7th/8th December
To book your advertising space and reach 5200 local residents contact Sue Hutchison. T : 07817 206418
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Community Spotlight
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Community Spotlight EDINBURGH FLORAL ART CLUB MEETINGS The club meets at Blackhall St. Columba’s Church hall, Queensferry Road, the second Friday of each month from 2pm to 4pm
Future Meetings November 10th Hands-on arranging and demo Title ‘Ringing the Changes’ December 8th Linda Soutar from Dunfermline Title ‘Winter Wonderland’ Membership for the year is £20 and new members and visitors are always welcome.
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Accountants AH & Co Chartered Accountants 21 Cowan & Partners 10 Art Galleries/Exhibitions Powderhall Bronze Editions 15 Bathroom Design Raison Home
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Bed Suppliers The Bed Shop
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Blind Suppliers Bomar James Erskine Building Services KM Services Penplaid Ronald G Graham Carpets & Flooring Bomar James Erskine Christmas Gifting Fingal Complementary Therapies Gillian Dalgleish Computer Services AV & PC Home Help User2computers Cost Of Living Help Stewart Paterson
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Curtains & Blinds Bomar James Erskine Decorating Services AM Decorating Craighall Decorators EH5 Decor
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Driveways Aileen Rankin Designs 17 Alpine Paving & Driveways 9 Edinburgh Driveways & Landscaping 13 Electricians KM Services 7 Estate Agents Donaldson Property 2 ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan 30/31 Gibson Kerr 28 Events Christmas At The Botanics 5 Edinburgh International Magic Festival 44 Festival Theatre Pantomime 1 St Columba's Hospice 23 St Serfs Players Pantomime 8 Garden Design Aileen Rankin Designs Good Garden Design
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Gardening Services JDS Gardening Gas & Central Heating Harbour Multi Trades Scott Findlay Plumbing & Heating Engineers Handyman Services House Hero Health & Fitness Griffen Fitness
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Hotels Fingal 25 Hypnotherapy Gillian Dalgleish 20 Joinery Services Harbour Multi Trades 12 J & L Joinery 17 Local Joiner Ross McLean 13 Penplaid 29 Kitchen Design Raison Home 27 Landscaping Services Aileen Rankin Designs 17 Edinburgh Driveways & Landscaping 13 Magic Shows Edinburgh International Magic Festival 44 MP Surgeries Deidre Brock MP Music Memorabilia VoxBox Music Pantomines Adventures Of Peter Pan St Serfs Players
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Paving Services Alpine Paving & Driveways 9 Plumbing Services Harbour Multi Trade 12 KM Services 29 Scott Findlay Plumbing & Heating Engineers 33
Record Shops VoxBox Music 7 19 Roofing Services Edinburgh Roofing 16 Gallen Roofing 13 11 Ronald G Graham 37 18 SPM Roofing 34 Hospice Care Solicitors St Columba's Hospice 23 ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan 30/31 Gibson Kerr 28 PUZZLE SOLUTIONS Theatres Across: 1 Kiev, 4 Machismo, 8 Socrates, 9 Pulp, 10 Bytes, Festival Theatre Pantomime 1 Tree Surgeons 11 Smother, 13 Mañana, 15 Recent, 17 Fairway, Trees4scotland 35 19 Vodka, 22 Loft, 23 Space Upholstery bar, 24 Lemonade, 25 Axel. James Erskine 36 Health & Wellness Slimming World Hearing Services Fairfield Hearing Hear Here
Weight Management Down: 2 Ivory, 3 Verbena, 4 Mite, 5 Cashmere, 6 Input, Slimming World 7 Mullein, 12 Malaysia, Window Renovation 14 Abalone, 16 Cholera, Craftworx 18 Ratio, 20 Knave, 21 Cave. Ventrolla 42
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