The Corstorphine Grapevine Dec/Jan/Feb 2024 edition

December 2023 - February 2024

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Hello and welcome to the final edition in 2023 , of your local business directory The Corstorphine Grapevine.

Corstorphine Library: 0131 529 5506 Corstorphine Community Centre: 07580 659 676 City of Edinburgh Council: 0131 200 2000 East Craigs Medical Practice: 0131 339 6670 Ladywell Medical Centre East: 0131 334 5000 Ladywell Medical Centre West: 0131 334 3602 Parkgrove Medical Centre: 0131 312 6600 Royal Infirmary: 0131 536 1000 Western General: 0131 537 1000 Sick Kids Hospital: 0131 536 0000 NHS 24: 111 Police - Non Emergency: 101 Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111 Airport: 08444 888 333 National Rail Enquiries: 03457 48 49 50 Gas - Emergency: 0800 111 999 Scottish Water (24hr): 0800 0778 778

Next Deadlines 20th February 19th January Murrayfield Grapevine Corstorphine Grapevine March/April Feb/March 2024 edition 2024 edition (see website for full details) Whilst every care is taken in preparing this booklet to ensure accuracy, the publishers cannot be held responsible for loss, damage or omission caused by an error in an advert. Artwork is accepted from advertisers on the condition that it is legal and copyright free and that the advert is fair and accurate. The publishers cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy of claims made by advertisers or the views expressed by contributors, nor do the publishers necessarily share such views. We reserve the right to refuse articles and advertisements. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission is strictly prohibited.

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Oh my goodness doesn’t the festive season approach so quickly once the nights draw in! This edition covers the months of December, January and February, but there is Christmas information included throughout.

The events taking place in Edinburgh over December can be found on the following websites: www.edinburgh-christmas.com www.edinburghshogmanay.com As usual I have included information for Christmas posting dates, school holidays, Doctors holidays, etc. I hope that you find this useful.

All of the advertisers and community information is listed in the index at the back of the directory for easy reference.

I would like to thank all of the advertisers that have appeared in the Grapevines throughout 2023 and I hope that we can continue to be of use. Thank you readers for your support and lovely comments which are greatly appreciated.

I hope that you all have a lovely time over the festive season and wish you all the very best for 2024.

Jill

The Corstorphine Grapevine is printed

by Cowan Print Tel : 01236 821177

Email: anne&jill@corstorphinegrapevine.co.uk

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All aspects of joinery & building Shop Fitting Home Extensions Attic Conversions All Trades Supplied Garage conversions From design to completion Kitchens Bathrooms All joinery & building work undertaken

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Staying Warm in Winter As we age, we can lose body heat faster than when we were young. With the temperature dropping, it is important to stay warm and look out for the elderly who are at higher risk of hypothermia. Here are our suggestions for helping stay warm: • Have doors and windows draft proofed.

• Wear layers of clothes and invest in thermals.

• Use a heated blanket or throw.

• Use thick curtains and draw them at dusk.

• Consume warm food and drinks throughout the day.

• Move around and encourage the blood to pump around the body.

As the elderly are more vulnerable to the cold, check on elderly neighbours and loved ones regularly. Changes to the body that come with ageing can make it harder for them to be aware of getting cold.

Hourly Daytime Care

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Our award winning, in-home, care and companionship provision, brings joy to later years. We offer visits of 2 hours or more, with the same, highly trained, expertly matched carer so we can build meaningful relationships.

We are experts in later living care, our fully managed service provides the opportunity for continued independence at home.

Get in touch with Cheryl today: Bright Care Edinburgh 18e Liberton Brae, EH16 6AE 0131 344 4670 www.brightcare.co.uk

If you need help caring for a loved one, please get in touch with Bright Care.

0131 344 4670 www.brightcare.co.uk

VIOLIN & Viola

Live-In Care

CARPETS, VINYLS, KARNDEAN, WOOD & LAMINATES

Tuition

PIANO Tuition

Flute & Recorder Tuition

Contact:

Mrs S McKinnon

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WE ARE NOT KNOWINGLY UNDERSOLD FREE - Delivery, Door plates, Measuring & Grippers We will move furniture, uplift and dispose off old carpets if required Quotes are FREE and we come to you CALL US NOW:

0131 447 3135

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SUDOKU How to play: Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3 x 3 box contains the digits 1 through 9, with no repetition!

You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic - there is no maths involved and no adding up.

Solutions on Page 64 Hidden phrase: At Christmas, all roads lead home. - Marjorie Holmes 10

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CORSTORPHINE COMMUNITY CENTRE 5 KIRK LOAN

Help wanted

SAT 2ND DECEMBER 2023 10AM - 3PM

£1 ENTRY

CHRISTMAS FAIR

Visit Santa in his grotto Come to meet and feed the Alpacas To avoid disappointment book in advance by calling 07450 842 644 Pre-Payment required

Tickets are £5 each. They can only be used for the session purchased.

They are non refundable.

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Tombola & Raffle Community Band Home Baking Tea and Coffee Corstorphine Singers Choir

Clerwood family are looking for help with after school childcare at our home for 3 lovely girls age 3, 9 and 11 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Pick up from Fox Covert Early Years Centre at 3pm. £12/ hour.

Please call Laura on

0796 935 6284 to discuss further.

FOR SALE Ridgeback Errand E-bike 316 WH

with trail rear rack

Nearly new Ridgeback Errand E-bike 316 WH, purchased from Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative, Bruntsfield.

Ridden home from shop (1.5kms) and due to damaging my knee, has never been used since. Basically brand new. For more information or to view, please get in touch: Original sales invoice available. galpin.derek@outlook.com Was £1,536 now only £1,050.

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“Edinburgh’s award winning service”

Gardening

Garden tidies, domestic & commercial maintenance, hedge cutting, weed and invasive species treatments.

Landscaping

Fencing, decking, raised beds, sheds, stone installation, garden levelling.

Treework

Tree felling & removal, planting, pruning, crown lifts and crown reductions.

Soft Landscaping

Turfing, lawncare programmes, plantscaping, planting plans fully designed and installed.

Waste Collections

Removals of garden and household waste.

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Unit 1 Peffer Business Centre North Peffer Place EH16 4UZ

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Records Wanted

Curtains & Blinds

Curtain Rails, Roman Blinds & Venetian Blinds

Friendly record shop seeking used

Records, Tapes, CD’s Badges, Tickets and Memorabilia

Get in touch for a no-obligation quote

VOXBOX MUSIC

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www.james-erskine.co.uk 0131 447 3135

Email: enquiry@james-erskine.co.uk 6-10 Church Hill Place, Edinburgh EH10 4BD and we can come to you

Have a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year FROM ALL AT

Corstorphine Community Centre Centre and shop closed 1pm Thursday 21st Dec Until 10am Monday 8th Jan Registered Charity. SCO 46009.

CCC would like to convey our thanks and best wishes to all who have supported us throughout 2023

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Company Registration Number- SC626847

KeyLandscapes Ltd

0131 334 5046 0783 461 8625

thomas@keylandscapes.org

Key Landscapes provide all hard landscaping work; including fencing driveways patios walling and artificial grass.

We also offer advice on products, landscape design and have an extensive portfolio of work.

All work is guaranteed and we are fully insured.

Cleland Roofing Solutions Ltd started up at an office right next to Turnhouse Golf Club. We have 4 vans with 4 squads working covering all of Scotland. All carry out all roofing works and roughcasting which include:

SLATING AND TILING BUILT UP FELT SYTEMS GUTTER REPAIR AND RENEWAL VELUX SUPPLIED AND FITTED ALL LEAD WORKS RENDER AND HARLING MEWP WORKS ROPE WORKS All the tradesmen are City and Guilds qualified.

We have IPAF and PASMA certificates.

We are members of Safe Contractors, Confederation of Roofing Contractors and Federation of Small Business. (See Below) Fully insured for all working at height, gas and rope works.

Head Office: 6A Lothian Street, Bonnyrigg, EH19 3AD Office: 146/2 Turnhouse Road Edinburgh EH12 0AD

07738 659 959 or 0131 364 4212 George@clelandroofingsolutions.co.uk

www.clelandroofingsolutions.co.uk George Cleland -Managing Director

We have over 100 years combined experience in the trade

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Who takes responsibility when things go wrong?

Recently I experienced three separate incidents where it was clear to me that those who are employed as public servants and who should be helping, or serving the public, were in fact part of the problem.

The first was a very minor issue when not one of my neighbours who had paid for the permit to have their garden rubbish uplifted had received them in time for the next uplift.

When I phoned the Council on behalf of some neighbours, to ask that all missing permits be sent out, I was told that each person would need to contact the Council individually, as it would be a “breach of Data Protection” otherwise. This was absolute nonsense, as I pointed out that all the Council needed to do was to check who had paid for permits and which of those people had not received them. Possibly hundreds of households had paid for a service which was not delivered, yet excuses were made up in order to do nothing.

The next incident related to the footpaths through St. Margaret’s Park, which are a danger because they have not been maintained. A local Councillor was told that the paths had not been adopted by the Council and so had not been fixed. Again, complete rubbish, as they are in a Council owned park, but excuses were put forward by an official, again to do nothing about the problem.

The last and most important issue is the number of accidents caused by both the temporary bollards, grey bases and

Back or neck pain Joint, ligament or tendon sprains Muscle tears or strains Work-related arm pain (RSI) Frozen shoulder Tennis or Golfer’s elbow

Many people are aware of the number of major and minor accidents caused in recent months, from those suffering falls, bumps, bruises, fractures, broken ribs and sadly one death. Too often those victims are fobbed off when they try to get an apology or compensation for their suffering. Many of those hurt no longer report accidents, as they know the result will not be worth the time and effort involved. I am supporting one particular case, and to help them more, I would appreciate if you have information about any accidents caused by the road and footpath works, temporary or permanent, that you drop me a line in confidence.

To barrett.john@btconnect.com or to phone or WhatsApp me on 0780 1057 446 Thanks.

John Barrett

formerly JW Physiotherapy

Arthritis or generalised joint pains Headaches Stiffness following fracture or injury

1:1 & 1:2 pilates sessions

kerbing, along with other measures related to the changes to our footpaths and roads in conjunction with the Low Traffic Neighbourhood or LTN. The changes which have cost over £500,000 of taxpayers’ money and which have fleeced over £100,000 in fines from local road users.

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These cute, personalised iced biscuits make a perfect Christmas Eve treat. £13, www.thebiscuitbarn.co.uk.

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CORSTORPHINE FLORAL ART CLUB Enjoy Floral Demonstrations

by Qualified Demonstrators

Meets on the 2nd Monday of each month from Sept –May In St Thomas’s Church Hall Glasgow Road Meeting starts 7 for 7.30pm

For further information please contact Irene Young

01968 674064

Tea Dance

Mark Neillings

Saturday’s 27th January & 24th February 2pm - 4pm The Corstorphine Astoria Centre 18 Kirk Loan Tickets are £5 - On Sale from our Charity shop

Event tickets subsidised by communities mental health and well being grant

Please buy tickets in advance from Corstorphine Community Centre, 5 Kirk Loan Mon - Fri 10am to 3pm

Includes Light Afternoon Tea

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We understand that family is the most important thing in your life. So it’s good to know that, with the right advice, protecting them can be easy should the unthinkable happen. It can also be immensely reassuring.

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FREE COLLECTION FROM ALL LOCAL DOCTOR SURGERIES Other Services Weekly blister packs (for those struggling with controlling their medicine compliance) l Gluten free food service l Stop smoking service l Blood pressure monitoring l Cholesterol level readings l Uric acid level readings l Haemoglobin level readings l Weight management service l Ear wax removal service l

“My family and I, alongside our staff, would like to extend our thanks and appreciation for such a warm welcome the community have offered us.”

Please contact Murrayfield Pharmacy for information regarding our PRIVATE VACCINATION service. This includes the following and more:

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Christmas Greetings from St Anne’s

Last UK Posting Dates 2023 Mon 18 December 2nd Class 2nd Class Signed For

Tue 19 December 1st Class 1st Class Signed For

Wed 20 December

Royal Mail Tracked 48®**

Thu 21 December

All are welcome to the following festive Services

Royal Mail Tracked 24®**

Fri 23 December

Special Delivery Guaranteed

** Royal Mail Tracked 24® and Royal Mail Tracked 48® are not available to purchase at Post Office branches.

Corstorphine Churches Websites

Carrick Knowe www.ckchurch.org.uk Corstorphine Community Church www.corstorphinefaith.org.uk Corstorphine Old Parish www.corstorphineoldparish.org.uk

17 December

7.00pm

21 December

7.30pm

24 December

11.00am

24 December

4.00pm

24 December

11.30pm

Christmas at

Corstorphine

Old Parish Church

Craigsbank www.craigsbankchurch.org.uk

Sunday 17th December 10.30am Nativity Service

St. Anne’s, 1, Kaimes Road, Corstorphine www.stannescorstorphine.org.uk office@stannescorstorphine.org.uk

St. John the Baptist and St. Kentigern www.ssjohnbandkentigern.org.uk

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Saturday 9th December 2.00pm Scotmid Memorial Service Sunday 10th December 9.40am ‘Wee Service’ in the Church Hall for families with young children 10.30am Lessons and Carols

St. Andrew’s www.clermistonstandrew.wixsite.com

St. Ninian’s www.corstorphinestninians.org.uk

Sunday 3rd December 9.40am ‘Wee Service’ in the Church Hall for families with young children 10.30am Holy Communion and Christmas Gift Service

www.corstorphineoldparish.org.uk

Find us on facebook as Corstorphine Old or on X as @OldParishCors

Sunday 24th December - Christmas Eve 9.40am ‘Wee Service’ in the Church Hall for families with young children 10.30am Morning Worship 6.00pm Family Service 11.00pm Carols in Church 11.30pm Watchnight Service Monday 25th December - Christmas Day 10.30am Family Worship 35

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Pay attention when people talk about the sudden onset of bizarre and unusual ailments. This is especially true at this time of year. The answer can be found in a little word with big implications: stress. Our bodies endure stress, which can be simply defined as anything that causes a reaction. There are three main areas in which we experience stress: physical, emotional and chemical. Stress involving any of these areas can affect us profoundly. Here are some of the common signs of stress, along with ways to reduce your stress burden.

STRESS SIGNALS

WAYS TO REDUCE STRESS

Unusual fatigue: Stress weighs on you physically, emotionally and mentally. It wears you down and drains you. Can’t get out of bed in the morning? Stress may be what’s keeping you there.

Work it off: Find the time to exercise.

Whether it’s a quick trip to the gym, a peaceful run or a brisk walk with family or friends, exercise puts the focus somewhere else for a while. Biochemically, exercise has a big anti-stress benefit. It helps reduce levels of the stress hormone (cortisol) and increases your “feel-good” hormones, endorphins.

Sleeplessness: You may feel like sleeping for a day or two, but stress tends to keep you up at night.

Impulsivity: If you find your eating habits changing suddenly, you may be turning to comfort foods to deal with stress.

The same is true with impulse buying, particularly when it involves items you don’t really need.

Anger/impatience: Stress can make you short-tempered and easily roused to anger, even if your demeanour is normally calm, quiet and reserved.

Lack of concentration/forgetfulness: Stress usually occupies our mental time, so much so that we can have trouble remembering things or make more mistakes. Never forget your keys in the morning? When you’re stressed, you just might.

Physical ailments: Back pain, neck pain and pain in general that doesn’t have a clear cause (e.g., an injury) is often related to stress. The same is true for colds and flu; stress can lower your immune system, increasing your risk of developing illness.

Get away from it: This can be challenging, but doing what you can to distract yourself can go a long way toward reducing stress.

Schedule a holiday, visit old friends, take a long walk; whatever it takes to remove yourself from your stress environment.

Smile about it: It’s much harder for stress to exist in a fun, laughter-filled environment, so put yourself in a position to smile when you’re under stress. After all, laughter truly is the best natural medicine.

Talk about it: When you’re stressed, your mind can be a continual stream of negative, overwhelming, stressed-out thoughts.

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Rowanbank Gardens

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Making use of leftover turkey 1. Preheat the oven to 130°C / fan 110°C / gas mark ½. can be quite a challenge. This 2. Place 40g of the butter and 2 tbsp of the oil into a large, lidded, ovenproof pan and heat gently. Season the turkey dish is perfect for feeding a drumsticks and, in batches, place them skin-side down in crowd – and the slow cooking the pan. Cook slowly until the skin starts to crisp and turn takes the rich, dark meat of the golden brown. Turn the turkey drumsticks over and repeat turkey legs to another level. on the other side. Remove from the pan and set aside.

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3. Add the onion and garlic to the pan and cook slowly over low heat until they start to go slightly brown. Remove any excess fat from the pan and return the drumsticks to the pan, together with the thyme and bay leaves. Add the Madeira wine, bring to the boil and reduce until it starts to glaze the meat. Add 1 litre of stock to the pan and bring to the boil again.

4. Place a tight-fitting lid on the pan and cook in the preheated oven for around 2½-3 hours until the meat starts to come away from the bone.

5. Meanwhile, fry the lardons in the remaining oil. Remove from the pan and then fry the mushrooms in the same pan until lightly coloured. Return the lardons to the pan and remove from the heat.

6. Now, make the sauce: place the remaining stock in a pan and boil until it reduces to approximately 200ml. Add the double cream and bring to the boil again. Stir in the mustard and remove from the heat.

7. When cooked, remove the turkey from the oven. Take the legs out of the pan and set aside. Pass the braising liquid from the turkey legs through a fine sieve. Place the liquid in a pan with the remaining butter and reduce the liquid down to a light glaze. Add the truffle paste and set aside.

8. To serve, place the turkey legs on a serving dish, cover in the truffle liquid, and top with the mushrooms, lardons and roasted Chantenay carrots. Serve with the mustard sauce separately.

Visitors to the development can now get a clear view of the first completed ‘Appleberry’ homes phase facing on to the north and west side of Gylemuir Road in the popular Edinburgh suburb.

All 27 apartments in the ‘Appleberry’ homes phase are now complete and 75%, occupied with the next phase due for completion and occupancy in December. The development is currently welcoming its first residents in just over two years after construction started, with completion scheduled for spring next year. Rowanbank Gardens will deliver 93 apartments for private sale set around a large garden space filled with fruit trees and communal planting beds.

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Now the development is taking shape, residents are posting very positive feedback about many of Rowanbank Garden’s unique features, like its bike storage. Bikes can be safely stored in the purposebuilt glass fronted pavilions or in the secure bike storage lockers in the grounds. These lockers have been receiving plaudits for their green ‘flowering’ roof which will burst into life in the spring!

The construction of one of Edinburgh’s most sustainable new homes developments is continuing apace, with the external facade of Rowanbank Gardens in Corstorphine now being revealed in all its stunning glory.

Zero Carbon, Low-Cost Living

As the temperatures drop and the nights draw in, the new occupants are warming to the many benefits of the development’s award-winning commitment to achieving zero carbon low-cost living. Together with superb insulation, it is also one of the first large developments in Scotland to employ individual air source heat pumps in all apartments, providing both heating and domestic hot water. Energy costs have been predicted to cost up to 60% less than other new build apartments in the surrounding area, with research showing that average annual hot water and space heating costs for a two-bedroom apartment could be as low as £775 per year, or less than £65 per month.

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Although it’s not a diagnosable medical condition, burnout shouldn’t be ignored. It doesn’t go away on its own; on the contrary, ignoring the signs could make it worse and cause further harm to your physical and mental health. If you suspect you’re suffering from burnout, here are some tips to get your mental health back on track.

The term ‘burnout’ was first coined in the 1970s, but it wasn’t until 2019 that the World Health Organisation (WHO) officially recognised it as an occupational phenomenon resulting from “chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed”.

Of course, everyone has experienced workrelated stress, so how is burnout different? The key is in the word ‘chronic’. While stressors come and go, burnout is a state of complete physical and emotional exhaustion that can occur as a result of long-term stress. The symptoms range from constant fatigue and exhaustion to self-doubt and procrastination.

Given that a stressful working environment is the most significant contributing factor, many sufferers can end up feeling trapped in their jobs, defeated and helpless.

Unfortunately, this is a problem that has only worsened since the pandemic. With large swathes of the population now working from home, many people find it difficult to set boundaries and strike a healthy work-life balance. So, what is the solution If you suspect you’re suffering from burnout, here are some tips to get your mental health back on track.

So, what is the solution? Noticing the signs is the first step. Ask yourself: Have you become cynical or critical at work?

Do you drag yourself to work and have trouble getting started?

Have you become irritable or impatient with colleagues or customers?

Do you lack the energy to be productive?

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Exercise regularly Not only is exercise good for our physical health, but it can also give us an emotional boost.

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Letters from Father Christmas by J. R. R. Tolkien Every December, an envelope bearing a stamp from the North Pole would arrive for J.R.R. Tolkien’s children. Inside would be a letter in strange spidery handwriting, and a beautifully coloured drawing or some sketches. The letters were from Father Christmas…

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The Haunting Season – featuring eight best-selling authors From a bustling Covent Garden Christmas market and the frosty moors of Yorkshire to a London mansion where a beautiful girl lies frozen in death, eight best-selling authors, including Bridget Collins and Andrew Michael Hurley, bring you a spine-chilling wintry collection of ghostly and Gothic tales.

We Wish You A Merry Christmas and Other Festive Poems by Chris Riddell The perfect stocking filler for poetry lovers of all ages, mixing old favourites with brand new festive verse. Includes much-loved traditional verse: The Night Before Christmas, The Twelve Days of Christmas, We Wish You a Merry Christmas, and new seasonal verse.

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JANUARY 2023 Back to School

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A flawless base is as much about skincare as it is about cosmetics. Use a gentle exfoliator and face mask the night before your Christmas party.

Before the party, prep your skin with a hydrating serum. Beauty Pie’s Japanfusion Genius Lift Elixir (from £14 at www.beautypie.com) is ideal.

Follow with your usual moisturiser.

Take your foundation up a notch by blending it with e.l.f.’s Halo Glow Liquid Filter (www. elfcosmetics.co.uk). This adds a soft, natural-looking radiance to your skin. Choose from 12 shades to match your skin tone, or pick a lighter shade to use as a highlighter. Dewy skin is expected to be a key trend for 2024, so this is £14 well spent.

Next up, eyes. If you can’t have a bit of fun with your make-up at Christmas, when can you? In other words, go bold or go glittery. Is statement eyeshadow tricky to apply? Try KIKO Milano’s Create Your Balance Gaze Defining Eyeshadow Duo (£13.99, www.kikocosmetics.co.uk). Sweep the matte shade across your lids, then follow with the glitter shade in the crease of your eye, along the lash line or above your eye.

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• Consider positioning your bird feeders over your beds and borders, particularly near roses and other plants that might suffer from aphids. The birds will help clear your plants of pests.

An ethical gift The Government has committed to a 100 percent reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050, compared with emissions during 1990. This can be achieved through a combination of emission reduction and emission removal, and one of the best ways to help towards net zero, as it has become known, is by planting and maintaining trees and shrubs.

Planting now If you are tempted to wait until spring, you’re missing out on a great opportunity. Winter is ‘bare root season’ and dormant, woody plants can be purchased at a much lower price than you’ll see in spring. You can plant a hedge in the garden or add some native shrubs to your borders for the price of a box of Christmas crackers.

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The love of Christmas and its history never dies. But in the 21st century, technology, manufacturing and choice have subtly changed some of the ways we follow these traditions.

Trees Christmas trees came over from Germany towards the end of the 1700s and were popularised by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Trees would be decorated with real candles, strings of glass beads, candies and handmade ornaments of paper, wax, silver wire and blown glass.

And now…? It’s still very much part of Christmas, but many find buying and disposing of a fresh tree a hassle. The real thing is by far the most environmentally friendly option, but if you already have an artificial tree, keep it and keep using it.

Cards The first recorded Christmas card was sent way back in 1611

by German physician Michael Maier to King James I of England and his son, the Prince of Wales.

However, exchanging cards at Christmas didn’t get going for another 200 years! Enter Sir Henry Cole – a prominent civil servant who introduced the Penny Post system.

And now…? With electronic communication – email, messaging and video calls – the sending of cards has significantly declined. However, sending a tangible card to someone you don’t regularly speak with is a much more personal way of keeping in touch.

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Pudding The rich, fruity pudding originated in the 14th century as a preChristmas fasting meal made from porridge, meat and raisins, with the consistency of soup.

Ingredients such as flour and eggs were added over the years until the recipe evolved into the dessert we know today.

Small silver “charms” were once added to the mixture: a silver coin to bring wealth to the recipient, a silver thimble for thrift, a wishbone for luck and an anchor to symbolise “safe harbour”.

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And now…? Profiterole towers, chocolate bombes and trifle are trendy after-dinner choices as not everybody likes the fruit pudding.

Turkey Although turkeys aren’t native to the UK, they have been eaten in Britain for hundreds of years and Henry VIII is said to have enjoyed this meat on Christmas day.

Charles Dickens’ book, A Christmas Carol, features Scrooge asking a poor homeless child to help him buy Bob Cratchit ‘the prize turkey’ hanging in the window of the butcher’s shop.

And now…? Turkey is less common in the UK than you might expect. A recent YouGov poll found that only half of respondents typically ate turkey on Christmas day - that’s fewer than the number who ate sprouts!

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Celebrate the magic of Christmas with us!

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Festive Events & Activities at The Eric Liddell Community!

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Festive Afternoon Tea in December on selected dates

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RCA launched the 7-inch 45-rpm vinyl record, commonly known as the single. The first single was PeeWee the Piccolo.

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The Barbie doll was launched at the International Toy Fair in New York City, USA. 9 March 1959 is Barbie’s official birthday.

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A three-day working week was introduced in the UK to conserve coal supplies (used by power stations) during a miners’ strike.

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25 YEARS

The euro officially became the new currency in 11 European countries. Coins and banknotes entered circulation in January 2002.

US President Bill Clinton’s impeachment trial began. He was charged with lying under oath and obstructing the course of justice. Five days later, Clinton paid Paula Jones $850,000 under an agreement made in November 1998, officially ending her sexual harassment case against him.

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SUDOKU PAGE 10

PUZZLE SOLUTIONS

WORD SEARCH PAGE 10

EN L O A S OW N

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Hidden phrase: At Christmas, all roads lead home. - Marjorie Holmes

PICTO PAGE 44

1. Rise Up Through the Ranks 2. The Cheque Is in the Post 3. Foreign Language

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Down: 2 Milk, 4 Turkey, 5 Parsnips, 6 Stuffing, 8 Cheese, 9 Cake.

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JOKES Who beats his chest and swings from Christmas cake to Christmas cake?

Tarzipan What did one cranberry say to another at Christmas?

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Accountant Hollis Accounting Ltd 57 Anlo Financial 5 Aerial / TV Services Access Aerials 57 Douglas S Mackay 25 All Trades P Blackhall 2 Bathrooms Buyrite 65 Bathroom/Kitchen Tile/Grout Clean Grout Gleam 31 Beds The Bed Shop 7 Blinds/Curtains James Erskine 17 Builders/All Trade Maximize Building & Renovations 16 Pentland Brickworks 25 Cabinet Maker A. J. Milne 24 Care At Home Bright Care Edinburgh 8&9 Carpet Cleaning Chores @ Work 51 Carpets/Rugs Murrayfield Carpets & Interiors 25 Chiropractor Discover Chiropractic 37 Computer Services PC Doctor 59 Dating Lobster Global 9 Dental Care EH Dental Care 36 Door Specialist J & L Joinery 63 Vetro 49 Drainage Services Cullen Plumbing & Heating 47 Currievale 55 Driveways Alpine Paving 27 Edinburgh Driveways& Landscaping 53 Key Landscapes Ltd 18 Edinburgh City Council 21 Electricians Access Electrical 57 Alexanders 61 Allanbrook 53 K Electrics 30 Maximize Electrical 59 Beauty Article 50 Book Review 46 Breast Feeding Support Group 40 Corstorphine Churches info 34 Childrens Puzzle Page 56 CCC Dates 67 Childcare Opportunity 13 Christmas Fair 13 Christmas Post Dates 34 C’phine Floral Art Club 28

Estate Agents DMD Law Financial /Investment Mark Neillings Flooring James Erskine Food/Deli Real Foods Gardeners

1 29 8 68

CS Gardening & Landscaping 55

JDS Gardening 14 Gardening Hard Landscaping Alpine Paving 27 Edinburgh Driveways& Landscaping 53 JDS Gardening 14 Key Landscapes Ltd 18 Gardening Supplies/Services George Currie-Outdoor Woodcare 61 JDS Gardening 14 Hairdresser Freestyle Mobile Hair 32 Health & Fitness Discover Chiropractic 37 Fit 20 26 Forth Physio 23 Homeopathy Foundation SCIO 5 Murrayfield Podiatry Clinic 43 Homeopathy Homeopathy Foundation SCIO 5 Jewellers Jewellery By Design 3 Joiners Allanbrook 53 Duffy Joinery 6 J C Walker 61 J & L Joinery 63 Maple Joinery 43 Locksmith 1st Call Locksmiths 55 Music Guitar Teacher 61 Scottish Fiddle Orchestra 12 Suzanne McKinnon 8 VoxBox 17 New Homes Rowanbank Gardens 39 The Avenue—Cruden Homes 11 Oven Cleaning Oven Wizards 51

C’phine Old Parish Church Xmas 35 Crossword 36 Doctors Info 48 E-Bike for Sale 13 Eric Liddell 60 Gardening Article 52 Gentle Exercise 28 Health Article 42 John Barrett Article 22 OneKind 40

Painters & Decorators 123 Paint Ltd 5 AM Decorating 32 Carrick Decorators 47 Pharmacy Murrayfield Pharmacy 33 Physiotherapist Forth Physio 23 Plumber/Gas & Heating Services Corstorphine Gas Services 41 Geoff Lennie 32 J & E MacGregor 31 rmi Corstorphine Gas & Plumbing 51 W A M Smith 57 Podiatrist Murrayfield Podiatry Clinic 43 Printer Cowan Print 63 Property Management Vesta 17 Roofing Maintenance Cleland Roofing Solutions Ltd 19 Edinburgh Roofing Services 15 Fairmile Roofing 27 Kemp Roofing Contracts 30 Morningside Roofing 45 Rubbish Removal JoeJunk 31 Security 1st Call Locksmiths 55 Silicone Sealant Solutions Peter 43 Solar Specialists P Blackhall 2 Solicitors DMD Law 1 Tree Care JDS Gardening 14 Verdant Tree Services 20 Tuition MathsHelp 20 Maths Tuition 24 Speak Out With Confidence 20 &21 Upholsterers James Erskine 43 Upholstery Cleaners Chores @ Work 51 Windows Vetro 49

Pictogram Police Recipe Scots Fiddle Festival St Anne’s Xmas Services SudoKu Tea Dance The Murrayfield Club Vintage Vibes Wordsearch

44 40 38 44 35 10 28 44 54 10

Corstorphine Community Centre 5 Kirk Loan

Winter 2023/4 V.1

SERVING THE GREATER CORSTOPHINE & NORTH WEST EDINBURGH AREA Groups for children, young people, and adults

Mon Fri

10.00- 3.00

Charity Shop Open Book Nook. Hey Girls free period products.

Tummies not Trash. Community Jigsaw

10.00 - 11.30 Babies Group (birth to 2 years) 10.00 - 12.00 Sewing group- NEW Group 1.00 - 3.00 Men's Shed Social (space available) workshop- full

Mon

STAY UP TO DATE

10.00 - 1.00 Digital Support for phones, tablets and laptops Book a slot: Call - 07580 659 676 10.45 - 11.45 Gentle Seated Exercise 12.00 - 2.00 Lunch Club - Waiting List

Tues

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9.30 - 10.15 Gentle Exercise NEW Group -starts 15th November 10.30 - 12.30 Morning Craft Group- Waiting list 10.30 - 12.00 Moving Forward- Widowers group 1.00 - 3.00 Afternoon Craft Group- Waiting list

Wed

Thurs

Fri

Come along, try new things - meet new people. At CCC we keep connection at the core of our community

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HIRE THE HUB

10.00 - 12.00 Art Group 10.00 - 11.00 Music, songs and fun- 5yrs and under- waiting list 11:30 - 12:30 Music, songs and fun- 5yrs and under 11.00 - 12.30 Community Shed workshop 1.30 - 3.00 Community Shed workshop 11.00 - 1.00 Community Garden 1.30 - 3.00 Gentle exercise, walks and warm ups

OUR GOALS

Nov

Nov 25th

Nov 27th

available

Dance

Art Exhibition

Dec 2nd

Dec 21st

Jan 8th

Christmas Fayre

Christmas Closure 12 noon

Centre & Shop open

VOLUNTEER Do you want to: Run a group, Work in the charity shop, Join the Committee?

Contact

Walking Group (8km) 9.30 - 2.00 10.30-1200 New Women’s Group- Coming Soon 10.30 - 12.00 Sporting Memory Group -Waiting List 12.00- 2.00 Lunch Club- registration required Men's Shed Workshop (Full) 1.00 - 3.00 Crochet and Knitting Group 1.00 - 3.00 Youth Group (S1- S6) 6.00 - 8.00

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Contact

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