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As I look back to the directory that you received last summer it is strange to think that we thought we were coming out of restrictions at that time- sadly we all know what happened but this year things are looking brighter and with the vaccination programme covering the younger age groups now I hope that we won’t ever be forced to return to the long lockdown that we have all endured. This edition includes many businesses that have been badly affected by the restrictions, and are hoping that you will be able to start using their services again. Please support your local businesses as much as possible. The usual Edinburgh summer festivities are again affected by restrictions, but many are finding ways to still allow you to experience events by running online presentations - one example of this is the Art Festival—please see page 34. As we all gradually come out of restrictions I hope that you all keep well and enjoy getting back into something of a more normal routine.
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By 1st February 2022 all homes should comply to the Tolerable Standard by having: l Smoke alarms in every circulation spaced on each storey, such as hallways and landings. l Smoke alarms installed in the room most frequently used for general daytime living purposes. l All smoke and heat alarms must be interlinked. l Carbon Monoxide alarms to be fitted where there is a fuel burning appliance or a flue. l This applies to ALL homeowners.
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Time to think again about lost facilities in the area. By John Barrett, former - local Member of Parliament and Councillor With summer here at last and restrictions easing, most people will now be able to get out more, meet up with friends and family to go for a walk, or take a short drive to one of the hidden gems in Edinburgh, only a stone’s throw away from Corstorphine, Saughton Park.
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Following a £3.8 million grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund to restore and upgrade its facilities, the park now has many new and improved attractions, such as the reinstated original bandstand, a new children’s playpark, café and public toilets, major replanting and much more. It is a local attraction for all ages that too few people know about or visit.
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If anyone reading this article can help in any way please do, and also please contact your elected representatives to encourage them to get involved and also Dr Emily Ryder the Programme Manager of Cycling UK on 07833435296 or email to abc-info@CyclingUK.org Hopefully by the time of the next Corstorphine Grapevine there will be some news about the future plans for the Corstorphine Public Hall, as many people, old and young, have now been waiting 8 years for the facilities lost during the fire in the building back in 2013. 16
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The Tower will open to visitors from Sunday 20th June, 2- 4pm, and hopefully
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Visitors will need to book in advance as numbers are limited, and wear facemasks, and hand sanitisers will be provided. Groups of up to 5 can book a 15 minute slot with the contact named below.
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On Saturday June 26th Ian Moore will lead a walk around the Hill showing ‘Birds and other Wildlife on Corstorphine Hill’. Meet in the Walled Garden at 9.00am.
On Sunday July 25th Brian Moffat will lead a walk showing ‘Alien and Exotic Plants on Corstorphine Hill’. Meet at the Walled Garden at 2pm. As numbers are limited you will also need to book places in advance. Contact, Gordon Swann, 0131 334 4769 or gandmswann@gmail.com
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Hi Everyone, This year’s programme continues to place collaboration at its heart, with a series of festival-led commissions and premieres devised and presented in close partnership with leading visual arts organisations and a programme of new commissions curated in partnership with an Associate Artist. All our festival venues will be following the latest government Covid guidelines to ensure visitor safety, and we will be keeping our website regularly updated on what you can expect during your visit.
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Founded in 2004, Edinburgh Art Festival Following the cancellation is the platform for the visual arts at the of the 2020 festival, we are heart of Edinburgh’s August festivals, delighted to confirm that Edinburgh Art Festival will return bringing together the capital’s leading galleries, museums, production facilities this year. The 17th edition of and artist-run spaces in a city-wide the festival will bring together celebration of the very best in visual art. over 35 exhibitions and new Each year the festival comprises newly commissions in visual art spaces commissioned artworks by leading across the city, complemented and emerging artists, alongside a rich by an online programme of programme of exhibitions curated and events and digital presentations. presented by partners across the city.
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Roseburn Park Guided Walk
Friends of Roseburn Park are pleased to announce the launch of a new walking guide to Roseburn Park, researched and written by local resident Rosie Bell.
Beginning at the west entrance to the park at Roseburn Place, the guide features the stadium, the Armoury, the Murals, the Murrayfield DAFs (Cricket Club) and Edinburgh Wanderers RFC, the Ice Rink, Curling Rink and flood defences. The guide links to associated documents on the park’s history as irrigated meadows, supporting the Dalry/ Murrayfield mills and the Roseburn floods of April 2000.
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“I don’t suppose there’s any chance we could do a deal?” Laura said sweetly. “You know, woman to woman?”
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“Can’t I swap it?” the boy asked hopefully. “No swaps,” the woman snapped. “I don’t do deals.” “Or,” Laura interjected quickly, before the boy started crying, “you could swap it with me?” She held up the milk and shampoo enticingly. The boy pulled a face. Fair enough, Laura thought. “How about I buy you a ninety-nine instead?” she suggested, wondering if she even had enough money for that. “Raspberry sauce and a flake?” He contemplated the offer for a moment. “Don’t like ice cream,” he said finally. “No?” She remained calm. “What do you like then?” “Them sweets,” he said, nodding at the jar. “Okay,” Laura sighed, handing the woman her last pound coin, “let’s have another go then, shall we?” Four tickets later and Laura was the proud owner of a jar of piccalilli. There was only one ticket left to open. The boy fidgeted at her side, staring hard at the jar of sweets as though willing it into his possession. “You’re not going to be happy,” Janice called over shrilly from the refreshment tent. “We’re all out of milk.”
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