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Welcome to the summer edition of your local business directory, the Corstorphine Grapevine.
The Euros football tournament has recently concluded, but there’s plenty more competition to come for the summer. Wimbledon starts in July, the Olympics start at the end of the month, and the Paralympics take place at the end of August.
It’s not just about the sport, though; it’s about the shared experience. The true value of these events lies in the camaraderie and unity they foster.
Whether you’re at the stadium, the local pub, or in the comfort of your home, cheering on our representatives brings us together. These moments of shared excitement - even talking about it afterwards - make us feel connected
Whether you find community in sports, volunteering, attending concerts, going to church, or even belonging to your local Facebook group, these connections are vital for our well-being. They enrich our lives and make us feel part of something bigger.
Local events are an excellent opportunity to mix with people, particularly during the sunny summer months. We do a lot of research for each magazine issue to find out what is happening in the area, particularly looking for anything you can attend that’s free or very low-cost. Getting out of the house also gives you a break from the tennis and the Olympics if it really isn’t your thing!
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Recently, we assisted a landlord who was unhappy after her previous agency was sold. Dissatisfied with the new management, she turned to us. We were able to offer her a package similar to what she had with her previous agent, while saving her money.
If your agency is bought over and you haven’t signed an agreement with the new agent, changing to a new management company is straightforward. We can take care of the entire process for you after the initial notification to your current agency.
With a portfolio of 350 properties under management, we pride ourselves on maintaining close relationships with our clients—a personal touch often overlooked by larger agencies. We are constantly seeking to expand our portfolio with the
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Reach out to me at richard@cornerstoneletting.com to explore how we can work together. Demand in Corstorphine and Roseburn is on the rise. At Cornerstone Letting, we’ve recently experienced an extraordinary surge: receiving 100 inquiries each, within just one week, for three properties listed in the area. This surge underscores the area’s appeal, attributed to its prime location and outstanding amenities.
Applications have poured in from both professionals and students, indicating a diverse interest in the area’s rental offerings. Given the substantial number of inquiries, it appears that demand for rentals in the area will continue to remain robust.
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On 26 July, the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympics will take place. Set to take place in Paris, France, the event promises to be a celebration of sportsmanship, diversity, and innovation.
Unless you follow these sports closely, you might be surprised to learn that archery, football, handball and rugby sevens start on 24 and 25 July, even before the opening ceremony. These days will help to whittle down the medal event qualifiers. The official Olympics website has a clear schedule of each sport at olympics.com/en/ paris-2024/schedule.
One of the 2024 Olympics’ most anticipated aspects is the introduction of new sports. Breakdancing, skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing are among the additions to the roster of Olympic events. These dynamic and youthful sports inject fresh energy into the Games, appealing to a new generation of athletes and fans. Enjoy these sports while you can though, as not every discipline gets to stay. In 2021, the martial art of karate made an appearance but was dropped in 2024. Breakdancing is already being dropped from the program for the 2028 Olympics. However, the long-time discontinued sports of lacrosse and cricket are set to make a comeback at the 2028 LA Olympics.
While Paris is the centre of the games, it cannot host all sports, and some have to be held in other locations.
Sailing is held off the coast of Marseille, football is at various stadiums across France, including Bordeaux, Lyon, and Nice, and surfing is even further afield in Tahiti!
How to watch
The entirety of the 2024 Paris Olympics will be broadcast live on the BBC and Eurosport. Eurosport and Discovery+ will air a selection of documentaries, athlete-led content and other programming. The BBC is also broadcasting the Games live in the UK, but it won’t be all sports, so it might be worth investigating signing up for a subscription service nearer the launch date.
Of course, one of the main benefits for us this year is that there is only a one-hour difference between us and France, meaning we can watch the events as they happen.
Who to look out for
There are so many outstanding athletes, and the Team GB website gives some background to 24 of the best new names to watch out for: tinyurl. com/teamgb-athletes. Among them is 19-yearold diver Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix, the daughter of Channel 4’s First Dates host Fred Sirieix.
This year may be the last chance to see some past medal winners as they come up to retirement.
Diver Tom Daley, OBE, is on the team, returning to pursue a fifth Olympics. Although he hasn’t announced his retirement, given that he turned 30 in May this year, he may not make it to Los Angeles in four years.
Swimmer Adam Peaty, OBE, is 29 years old and returns this year following a mental-healthmotivated hiatus in 2023.
Wrapping up
The closing ceremony will be held on 11 August, again in Paris.
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by John Barrett - former local Member of Parliament and Councillor
As I mentioned in the last Corstorphine Grapevine, the first Corstorphine Fair was held in 1986, and it has been held in St. Margaret’s Park every two years since then.
On the 1st June thankfully, the sun was shining and thousands of people once again enjoyed a great day at the Fair. Thousands of pounds were also raised by a large number of local groups and charities for many good causes.
I would like to thank all those who visited our stall which was raising funds for a number of wildlife conservation projects and to help families affected by war in Ukraine. Carol and I have sent every penny raised on the day to those charities, who were all delighted with the support from the people of Corstorphine. One person from Sunflower Scotland, who received support, has used it for fuel, and is driving to Ukraine with a vehicle full of medical supplies to help move the injured to hospital. He will then leave the vehicle there, and take the train home to Edinburgh.
The next Fair will be in 2026 so there is time for all those involved in organising the Fair to have a break before the next one. The Fair only happens because of the work
of the organisers and supporting groups, and also the many volunteers on the day to steward and to help with the litter pick after the event.
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You can find out more about the Fair on their website www.corstorphinefair. org.uk If you would like to find out more, drop me an email to john@btconnect.com the last 40 years the participating groups involved have raised around £250,000, most of which has gone to local charities and community organisations. With your help this great work will be able to continue into the future. www.corstorphinefair.org.uk
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Almost 150 new trees, plus herb and vegetable growing beds and more than 500 metres of evergreen hedgerows, are currently being planted at Artisan Real Estate’s Rowanbank Gardens site in Corstorphine, Edinburgh as the award-winning development approaches completion.
Described as a ‘spectacular blueprint for low carbon living’, Rowanbank Gardens is now delivering a unique mix of garden spaces aimed at maximising the benefits of outdoor living. The development has 93 high quality homes for private sale set around the large communal garden area, with more than 60% of apartments now sold.
Rowanbank Gardens’ outdoor area will contain a mix of 30 fruit trees, including cherry and Cox’s Orange Pippin and Red Windsor apple trees. There are also several large growing beds with space for strawberries, herbs and vegetables surrounded by woodland grass meadows - and even a dedicated potting shed complete with a planted ‘flowering’ sedum roof.
“We wanted to create an external environment which was both in tune with nature and instrumental in bringing residents together,” explains David Westwater, Artisan’s Managing Director for Scotland.
“There is an increasing desire from homeowners, especially in the city centre, to have a strong connection both with the outdoors and with their neighbours. So, as well as providing private balcony and patio areas for most apartments, we also decided to be more proactive with our communal green spaces, rather than simply providing the usual manicured square of grassed lawn and flower beds.
“Rowanbank Gardens’ residents will be able to grow their own herbs and vegetables together in raised growing beds as well as being able to harvest cherries and apples from almost 30 fruit trees. And the planting of 520 metres of evergreen Yew and Burkwood hedgerows surrounding the development will provide an attractive all-year-round border for those inside and out, whilst providing a natural habitat for birds and other wildlife.”
Artisan’s significant investment in outdoor space, as well as its cost-effective energy efficient living is providing a popular draw especially amongst first-time buyers and downsizers. Sales at Rowanbank Gardens have been buoyant, with more than 60% of apartments already sold.
But too many people don’t get the care and support they need at the end of life. And by 2040, 20% more Scots will need palliative and end of life care. Thousands could end up dying without the support they deserve.
Living with a terminal illness is difficult enough. Dying people and their loved ones should be focusing on the time they have left, not fighting for support that they desperately need. It’s not fair.
The Scottish Government has the power to make sure that everyone has a right to the palliative care they need.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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. Don’t keep it all to yourself; sometimes the best way to reduce your stress is to vent about it and get a neutral perspective, rather than staying in a bottled-up, stressed-out state.
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by John Barrett - former local Member of Parliament and Councillor
The Manse Club snooker hall in Manse Road was build back in 1939 and has been a part of the history of Corstorphine since then.
Along with Tarry’s chip shop and the Astoria Cinema in the same road, both long gone, they were all part of the history of Corstorphine, for many locals and visitors.
The present owners, who are considering retiring, have been in discussion with a group of individuals who are working on a proposal to put forward a community buy out of the club, and to be able to expand the community use of the premises. A Community Investment Company (CIC) has now been formed, which is a special type of limited company, that exists to benefit the community, rather than private shareholders. I have been involved and have been in touch with other successful community buy outs, such as the Red Lion in Culross and the Achor Tavern in Port Bannatyne, who are both offering help and advice.
At a recent meeting of the steering group, I was asked if I could spread the word about the proposal to the local community through The Corstorphine Grapevine,
in the press and online, where over 200 local people intimated their support of the proposal. We are now organising a petition to gather the names of local supporters and to explore which groups would like to benefit from community ownership, such as the book club, who already meets there.
Some years ago, I was well on the way to organising a buy out from the Council, when they closed the public toilets in Corstorphine, in order to keep them open and owned by the local community, when the Council refused to put them on the market and instead cut a private deal with a businessman. Fortunately, this time, the owners are happy to discus with the group of interested people about a community buy out, before any decision about the club or demolishing the premises for housing is made.
If you would like to support a community buy out in any way, please let me know, you can drop me an email to barrett.john@btconnect.com or phone or WhatsApp me on 0780 1057 446 or if you use Facebook I will put updates on Corstorphine A Friendly Village, Corstorphine Memories and Corstorphine Chat pages, which are looked at by around 10,000 people.
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Orange and spices are a great combination that goes wonderfully with pork. Try this easyto-make meal that’s guaranteed to tantalise the taste buds.
Ingredients
• • 4 lean pork loin medallions or steaks, fat removed
For the marinade
• • Zest and juice of 1 small orange
• • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• • 2 tsp garlic-flavoured olive oil
• • ½ tsp dried chilli flakes
• For the wholegrain couscous salad
• • 300g wholewheat or plain couscous
• • 1 small red onion, peeled and finely chopped
• • 35g raisins
• • 50g baby spinach or watercress leaves
• • 100g cherry tomatoes, quartered
• • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• • 3 tbsp freshly chopped mixed herbs (mint and parsley)
• • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Method
1. In a shallow bowl, mix all the marinade ingredients together. Add the pork and coat on both sides. Cover and marinate for 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, cook the couscous according to the packet instructions. Fluff up with a fork and cool slightly. Add the couscous salad ingredients and season to taste.
3. Preheat the oven to 180°C, fan 160°C, gas mark 4.
4. Heat a non-stick ovenproof or griddle pan for a few minutes until hot. Add the pork (discard the marinade) and cook for 10 minutes, turning once. Turn the pork over, place the pan on the middle shelf in the preheated oven and cook for a further 6-8 minutes or until the juices run clear.
5. Divide the salad leaves between 4 plates, slice the pork, arrange on top of the salad and serve immediately. For more delicious pork recipes, visit www.lovepork.co.uk.
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Manor Grange Care Home is offering a FREE support group for unpaid carers within the local community where they can come along and enjoy a cuppa & natter with their peers whilst their loved ones can enjoy one of our many activities.
Community support for unpaid Carers can often be very limited and we would love to be of assistance and offer a very valuable service to our local community.
The group will be held on the last Thursday of the month. Contact activities@manorgrangecare.co.uk for more information.
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Scottish Seniors Computer Clubs is a federation run by volunteers who are happy to to assist over 50’s with their tech issues (laptop, tablets and smartphones).
We run drop-in sessions every Monday from 2-4 pm at Drumbrae Library Hub on Drum Brae Drive
Lifetime membership is £10 and session attendance costs £2 a time (tea/coffee/biscuits are supplied).
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It’s the showpiece of the annual tennis calendar – July’s Wimbledon Fortnight – and we serve up an ace with our tennis-themed reads.
Wimbledon’s Greatest Games by Abi Smith
Capturing 50 of the most exciting and absorbing gentlemen’s, ladies’ and doubles matches that have ever graced the courts at the All England Club, this is an actionpacked, ace-filled guide that every SW19 tennis fan will want to devour – along with strawberries and cream! From the roar of the crowds to the emotion of the players, journey back in time and relive the feats of greats including Rod Laver, Martina Navratilova, John McEnroe, Pete Sampras, Jimmy Connors, Billie Jean King, Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic and many others.
Tennis Trivia Quiz Book by Chris Bradshaw
This sports quiz book serves up 500 questions on the kings and queens of the court, as well as the big tournaments, including Wimbledon, the Australian Open, the French Open, the US Open and the Davis Cup, and covers all aspects of the game. Each quiz contains a selection of 20 questions and is either a mixed bag of pot-luck posers or centred on a specific category. The biggest names in the history of the game are present too – so this is one to really test your tennis knowledge.
The Stylish Life – Tennis by Ben Rothenberg
Immerse yourself in the world of tennis like never before without leaving the comfort of your armchair with this stylish and aspirational coffee-table book, which showcases the beauty and prestige associated with this exclusive sport. Whether you are a passionate tennis player yourself or simply enjoy the glamour of the game, this is much more than just a collection of impressive shots – it’s a tribute to the elegance, style and passion that make tennis so unique.
Roger Federer – The Biography by René Stauffer
One of the greatest sportsmen of modern times – and named by coaches and rivals alike as the greatest male tennis player of all time – this follows the trials and tribulations of Roger Federer from his early life in Basel, Switzerland, where he first picked up a tennis racquet, to the heights of his 20th Grand Slam victory. Author René Stauffer has been closely covering Federer’s career for nearly 25 years and in compiling this comprehensive account has talked at length to the man himself, his family, friends, coaches and fellow players.
Centre Court: The Jewel in Wimbledon’s Crown edited by Ian Hewitt & John Barrett
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There’s probably no one more fitting to write the foreword to this beautiful and award-winning coffeetable book than Roger Federer, who holds an all-time record of eight Wimbledon titles. Published in 2022 to coincide with Wimbledon’s 100th anniversary, this book celebrates one of sport’s most historic and iconic venues, known throughout the world and famous for the legends who have graced its hallowed grass and the gripping matches that have been played out in front of awed sold-out crowds.
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See your tennis training in a brand-new light thanks to authors E Paul Roetert and Mark Kovacs, experts in tennis training and performance who have worked at the highest levels in the game. This second edition shows you how to dominate the court by increasing your strength, speed and agility, and offers more than 75 exercises designed to maximise explosive power and mimic the unique physical demands of the game. There are also exercises aimed to bolster the body against common tennis injuries and tips for proper recovery.
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Sciatica explained
According to the NHS, around nine million adults in England live with back pain and, of these, it’s estimated that one in 20 people will be affected by sciatica at some point in their lives.
While a sciatica flare-up usually gets better within four to six weeks – it can go as quickly as it arrived – it can sometimes last longer. So, what exactly is this problem, what causes it, what can you do to help relieve symptoms and can you reduce the chances of it returning?
A burning, stinging, electric-like shock runs from your lower back all the way down your leg. This pain is undeniably sciatica, a term used to describe irritation, inflammation, or compression of the sciatic nerve. It is often confused with general back pain, but sciatica isn’t limited to the back area.
Other symptoms can include numbness, weakness, and pins and needles in the feet, toes, or legs. Pain and discomfort can range from mild to severe, and symptoms are often aggravated by sneezing, coughing, or sitting for long periods. Why me?
Sciatica can happen for no particular reason. It isn’t a condition in itself. Instead, it’s a symptom of various other conditions that can affect the sciatic nerve:
• Age-related changes in the spine and natural age-related degeneration of bones, nerves and muscles can increase the risk of inflammation.
• Sitting for long periods or having a sedentary lifestyle.
• Being overweight places stress on the spine, which can lead to degenerative disc disease.
• A slipped disc.
Your GP will likely suggest exercises and stretches for you to do at home. They may also suggest painkillers, like ibuprofen and aspirin. In some cases, your GP might also refer you for physiotherapy. This is free under the NHS, but you may well find there is a waiting list. However, if your symptoms don’t improve, are getting worse, or prevent you from doing everyday activities, ask for a further consultation.
Staying active
Gentle, low-forms of exercise, such as swimming and walking, are advised by the NHS. Exercises to increase core strength, improve hip and spine mobility or maintain flexibility in the lower body can help. Other movements, such as any that stretch the hamstrings, are best avoided. For further guidance, seek advice from your GP or check out the NHS online for information on exercises for sciatica at www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/exercises-sciatica-problems/
The sciatic nerve explained
The sciatic nerve is the longest and widest nerve in the human body, running from the lower back, through the buttocks, down the leg, and ending just below the knee. It then branches into other nerves which continue down to the toes. It controls several muscles in the lower legs and is responsible for supplying sensations to the skin of the foot and most of the lower leg.
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Parkgrove Medical Centre:
Tel: 0131 312 6600
22B Parkgrove Terrace Mon - Friday 8am - 6pm
Closed every Monday - Friday between 12-1pm for staff training
Closed all day Monday 16th September
For further information please refer to our website www.parkgrovemedicalpractice.scot.nhs.uk
Barclay Medical Practice East Craigs:
Tel: 0131 339 6670
10 Bughtlin Market Mon - Friday 8am - 6pm
Closed all day Monday 16th September
* Dates correct at time of printing
Patients are advised if they need medical assistance during practice closures, they should call NHS 24 on 111 or visit www.nhsinform.scot where you can find lots of helpful information and details of the NHS 24 Online app. Alternatively in a medical emergency do not hesitate to call 999. Please remember to ensure that you have organised your repeat prescriptions to cover holiday periods.
Olympic Games Start Friday 26th
School Start of Term Dates
Local Schools
Wednesday 14th
Edinburgh Academy
Junior & Senior Schools
Wednesday 21st
Erskine Stewart’s Melville
Tuesday 20th Induction Day (S1 & S6)
Wednesday 21st Start of Term all pupils
St George’s
Wednesday 21st Term Starts
(Boarders return the day before the start of term)
Local Schools
Monday 16th
Erskine Stewarts’s Melville
Monday 16th (except for CCF pupils and some SMC DofE
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by Caroline Knight
Some people believe that the term ‘rewilding’ is simply what happens naturally if you choose to do nothing with land. Others regard it as a somewhat derogatory reference to weeds and overgrown gardens. Many assume it’s a new word that has been coined in the 21st century as an excuse not to use the lawnmower.
The word rewilding is thought to have been first created by a grassroots network known as Earth First! and the idea behind the term originated during the 1980s. It’s a huge topic with conservation of the ecosystem at the heart of its being.
How does this relate to gardens?
The Knepp Estate, in the grounds of Knepp Castle in West Sussex, is the first sizeable lowland rewilding project in England, where 1,400 hectares of former farmland have been transformed. It now attracts an impressive range of wildlife and amongst the many successes is a breeding colony of white storks, historically associated with the county of Sussex. Free-roaming grazing animals are at the heart of management because they disturb the land and transfer nutrients across the landscape. Browsing, grazing, rootling, trampling and rubbing against plants prevents scrub from turning into dense woodland, which has been shown to offer very poor habitats for most wildlife. At Knepp, there are hardy, traditional longhorn cattle which browse and graze all year round. The breed was rescued by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust in 1980 when it was about to become extinct. Exmoor ponies have different eating habits to cattle, nibbling the tops of thistles and being able to enjoy tough grasses, leaving the sweeter and softer species for the longhorns. At the end of World War II, there were fewer than 50 of these ponies left in the world, having been used as target practice on Exmoor and also eaten. Traditional Tamworth pigs rootle in the ground, mixing leaf litter and organic matter into the soil, gorge on acorns, grind up carcasses and create a diverse range of habitats. These are responsible for successes including the purple emperor fly and the critically endangered turtle dove.
Can you rewild an average garden? Not in the true sense. Many people claim to be rewilding, but they are just neglecting to do anything. This will lead to a profusion of brambles, possibly nettles and whichever weeds are endemic in your area. What is missing in a garden rewilding setting is the range of animal managers that serve to maintain a balance.
You can, however, achieve a naturalistic appearance by planting a well-designed, wide range of compatible plants, ensuring they complement each other and the space they occupy. For the best benefits to wildlife, you’ll need trees, shrubs, perennials and as many climbers as you can fit on your fences! A gardener’s responsibility is to harness nature and to create a haven for plants, together with the biodiversity that they should aim to provide. We can all do our bit towards rewilding, but perhaps choose a different term.
Saturday 27th July to Friday 2nd August
10.30am – 4.30pm daily
Saturday 3rd August 10.30am – 3.30pm (last day)
St Ninian’s Church Hall, St Ninian’s Road, Corstorphine, Edinburgh (access from the front and rear doors of the church)
Come along and enjoy the wide selection of original works by local artists. Most items on exhibit are available for sale.
www.corstorphineartgroup.com
The Murrayfield Club
Come along to join in with lots of friendly chat, meet new people and enjoy refreshments.
Held every Friday 10am - 12pm at Saughtonhall United Reformed Church 87 Saughtonhall Drive, EH12 5TR. For further information contact: 07881 288909
Admission £3 per person
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.
By Kate Duggan
It’s out with anti-ageing, and in with ageing well. Growing older is a privilege, but that doesn’t mean you must settle for lacklustre skin and a sensible bob cut.
Mature skin tends to be drier. It’s also prone to sensitivity and acne. (What fun.) Switching to a gentle, alcohol-free cleansing balm can often help with all three issues. There are plenty to choose from, at a range of price points. My top recommendations are Lyonsleaf’s 100% Natural Beauty Balm (£15.99), UpCircle’s Cleansing Balm with Oat Oil + Vitamin E (£20.99) and Beauty Pie’s Plantastic Apricot Butter Cleansing Balm, (£22 for members).
Hydrated skin looks fresher and feels softer. Drink plenty of water and eat foods containing fatty acids, such as nuts and avocados. You’ll also want to look for a daily moisturiser or serum that contains hyaluronic acid or ceramides.
Wearing sunscreen every day is the single best thing you can do for your skin, as it prevents the damage that causes pigmentation and lines. While most sunscreens can be used on your face, they do sometimes block pores or cause irritation, so it’s a good idea to buy one specifically designed for the face. If you often forget to apply it or you’re short on time in the mornings (like most of us), a moisturiser with SPF can be a good solution. Just remember that you may need to reapply it throughout the day.
Green People’s Age Defy+ Daily SPF30 Moisturiser is a good choice. It’s pricey at £45 for 50ml but is non-greasy, easy to apply and formulated with extra skin-loving ingredients, including antioxidants, aloe vera to hydrate and rosehip oil to heal.
Other good choices include Green People’s Scent Free Facial Sun Cream SPF30 (£27.50 for 50ml) and Beauty Pie’s Featherlight UVA/UVB SPF50 Sunscreen + Primer (£15 for members).
Most of us have skin concerns that we want to tackle. It’s tempting to buy all-singing, all-dancing products that treat everything from fine lines to dark spots. However, it’s usually better to target one specific concern at a time, using a prescriptionstrength serum. Doing so means you’ll see greater improvements with less irritation. One of the easiest ways to do this is through an online company such as Skin + Me or Dermatica.
Whether you want to grow your grey hair out and wear it long, or cut it short and dye it pink, forget the ‘rules’ and do what makes you feel good. Just remember that hair can get drier and more brittle with age, particularly when it’s coloured, so make a deep-conditioning hair mask part of your weekly routine.
amika’s Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Mask (£33) is a dream. It’s designed for dry hair and boosts hydration by up to 500% after just one use. It also helps to reduce breakage, which is particularly important for those of us with menopausal hair loss.
arity Shop Open
Babies Group (birth to 2 years)
Sewing group
Men's Shed Social & workshop
Gentle Seated Exercise
Lunch Club*
Jewellery Making Group * - New group
Gentle Exercise
Morning Craft Group
Moving Forward- Widowers group
Afternoon Craft Group
Wellbeing group- New group
Walking Group (8km)
Sporting Memory Group -waiting List
Lunch Club*
Men's Shed Workshop
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Youth Group (S1- S6)
By Katherine Sorrell
Add a new level of style to your outside space with a limited-edition, made-to-order deckchair. This example features a beechwood frame and sturdy canvas sling. Sessions Series (5) deckchair, £170, Storigraphic.
If you have somewhere to store your smaller garden furniture when it rains, this pretty chair is ideal. Based on an old Moroccan cafe design, it’s handmade and painted a soft blue. Bentwood and rattan chair, £125, Raj Tent Club.
Introduce both comfort and on-trend minimal style with a four-person lounge set in a vivid shade. A synthetic rattan weave covers a lightweight steel frame, and the slouched shape makes it easy to relax. Seating set, £769.99, Wayfair.
fairy lights and a patterned rug, all from Wayfair, come together in a riot of colour beneath a simple timber pergola.
Brighten up any outdoor space with a lightweight, waterproof rug in a gorgeous colour and geometric design. Reversible outdoor rug, 120cm x 180cm, £15, Talking Tables.
Tea for two? Or perhaps a sundowner at your groovy dining table? This brilliant orange bistro set is the very definition of summer fun. Esme tangerine bistro set, £99, Dobbies.
Hidden phrase
CROSSWORD PAGE 58
Hidden phrase
The tides are in our veins – Robinson Jeffers
The tides are in our veins – Robinson Jeffers
CHILDRENS PUZZLES PAGE 58
The watermelon costs £6!
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