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As Covid restrictions lift further it is wonderful to hear of local clubs gradually managing to start meeting again. Corstorphine Community Centre are working very hard to offer a variety of groups /classes for you. Please find their Autumn information on the Inside Back Cover of this edition. Their Autumn School Holiday Programme is also included on page 16. Please note that you may have to book in advance for some classes. As usual school holiday information and other dates of interest are included in the directory, and this month appear on page 44. As autumn approaches please remember that the clocks go back one hour on Sunday 31st of October. The next edition of the Corstorphine Grapevine will be the Christmas one ! If you are interested in advertising your business, or local club, please contact me at the email address below. The Christmas edition will be distributed in the first week of December and covers the months of December 2021 /January and February 20222.
Best wishes,
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The Corstorphine Grapevine is printed by Cowan Print Tel : 01236 821177
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Murrayfield Podiatry Clinic 8 Coltbridge Avenue, Murrayfield, Edinburgh
0131 337 2226
Helen McLean BSc (Hons) MRCPod Vajiheh Naji BSc (Hons) MRCPod Members of the Royal College of Podiatry & HCPC registered
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Chartered Accountants We provide a wide range of services for individuals, business & not for profits organisations: - BUSINESS ACCOUNTS - PERSONAL TAX RETURNS - CORPORATION TAX - VAT RETURNS & PAYROLL - CHARITY SPECIALIST and more Contact Sarah Hollis or Suzanne Graham to arrange a free initial meeting and obtain a competitive fixed price quote. 3 Melville Crescent, EH3 7HW 0131 225 2821 emailus@hollisaccounting.co.uk
A family run business for almost 45 years, The Bed Shop specialises in supplying a vast range from leading brands such as Harrison, Sealy and Silentnight at prices our competitors simply cannot match. With over 300 Five Star Google reviews, we’re proud to be Edinburgh’s leading bedding advisors and look forward to welcoming you to our parking-friendly showroom in Bonnington Road.
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For all types of domestic and commercial plumbing, heating and gas: installation, refurbishment, repair, maintenance, bathrooms, shower rooms, landlord certificates, servicing, gas fires, boilers, water supply, water heaters, waste systems
Professional Dog Grooming Services tailored to your dogs needs, selecting from our range of salon-grade products using all natural ingredients free from Bleaching agents, optical brighteners, all cruelty free to enhance & care for your dogs skin & coat.
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Get your dogs teeth cleaned today. From only £40 session l Removes Tarter & Stains l Freshens Breath l Anti-bacterial effects l No Harmful Side Effects Teeth cleaning gives your dog fresh breath and has excellent long term health benefits. Salon stylist are Fully qualified with ofqual recognised qualifications & pet first aid trained
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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 repairs 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.
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We are still working so please get intouch CALL US NOW: 0131 447 3135 6-10 Church Hill Place, Edinburgh. EH10 4BD
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Specialist repairs to Guitar, PA Amps & Accessories • Guitar electronics overhauls • Experts in all makes including Fender, Marshall, Gallien Kruger etc including vintage
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Autumn Holiday Programme Mon 18th - Sat 23rd and Sat 30th October 2021 By the tine of publication further details will be available - see our social media, website or see our shop window Places are limited. You must register in advance To register call: Fiona 07786 870 297 or Rachel 07871 703 828 or Email: development@ccchub.online Monday 18th October DIY Session Families Animate/ Food Project Tuesday 19th October Kids Can Cook Youth Can Cook Wednesday 20th October Brunch and Banter Thursday 21st October Apple Day Friday 22nd October Plant Power - Eco-Gardening
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1st Call Locksmiths (Edinburgh) LLP
Your Local Master Locksmiths for ALL Edinburgh & Lothians
MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS BOILER UPGRADES & INSTALLATIONS LANDLORD SERVICES We are an established Gas & Heating company that works primarily in Edinburgh and surrounding areas. We provide services for gas appliance maintenance and repairs, boiler upgrades, heating installations, landlord gas safety inspections and all other aspects of gas work. All work is carried out by a competent, gas safe registered engineer.
At Corstorphine Gas Services, we pride ourselves on our personal, professional and efficient service which is applied to every job – no matter how big or small, to ensure complete customer satisfaction.
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07436 919 048 FOR A FREE QUOTE TODAY
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For all your gardening needs, including tree & hedge cutting, grass mowing, slabbing, fencing, turfing, contract work, general maintenance & much, much more. Free estimates.
Master Locksmiths Safe Engineers All Lock Types Opened UPVC Lock Specialists Locks Supplied & Fitted Safes Supplied & Fitted All Lock Problems Solved
Tel : 0131 477 1167 (24 HRS) www.1stcall-locksmiths.com Contact: Colin Spence 21 Broomhall Gardens, EH12 7QA Phone:
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Over 40 years legal experience serving Corstorphine ALL ASPECTS OF SLATING l TILING l LEAD WORK l GUTTERING ROOF REPAIRS l RENDERING l FLAT ROOF SPECIALISTS ALL EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL PAINTING & DECORATING
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Replacement Door & Joinery Specialists Providing Excellent Service for over 35 years. jandljoinery@btinternet.com Supplier & Installer of Composite, Pvc-u & Hardwood External Doors All types of internal doors fitted including pre-finished. Need your own doors fitted? Give us a ring. Door cutting service. Brochure available FREE estimates All domestic joinery work Fully insured All types of wood flooring supplied and fitted Kitchen & Bathroom alterations Installers of Bathroom ceiling & wall cladding
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Forth Physio clinics offer high quality physiotherapy & healthcare services in Edinburgh city. We have experienced Chartered Physiotherapists specialising in musculoskeletal problems, neurological disorders and Care of the Elderly as well as Women’s health and occupational health.
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EARLY TREATMENT MEANS
Our two clinics are convenient for residents in the west of Edinburgh. Our headquarters are in the historic South Queensferry and our satellite clinic is in South Gyle which also has parking, disabled parking and is close to buses, the tram and an easy walk from the Gyle shopping centre. We are available for face-to-face and virtual appointments. COVID safe We comply with all required regulations relating to Covid 19 infection control
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Vinyl, LVT, Hardwood & Laminate Flooring
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GONE TO POT Local Gardening Service RHS qualified and “Keep Edinburgh Growing” Gold winner
Plumbing Bathroom Specialists -
Making Happy Homes
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Create a stylish finish to your home with our flooring collection.
All plumbing work undertaken
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6-10 Church Hill Place, Edinburgh. EH10 4BD
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Free estimates General/regular garden maintenance Holiday watering/grass cutting service One-off garden tidy-up We also specialise in preparing hanging baskets & pots, and can fill your own baskets & pots. No job too small.
Please call Paola Carr on Tel : 0131 339 7108 or Mob : 07790 046944 or E: gone.to.pot@btinternet.com
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Aerial & Satellite Services ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
A full range of electrical solutions for your home and business including: • Full/Partial Rewiring • Fuseboard replacements • Design/Installation of Electrical Heating • Low Energy Lighting, design & Installation • Condition Reports & PAT testing all certification provided • General maintenance & repairs
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Eric Liddell Centre and Award Winning Café Open for Business! www.ericliddell.org
The Eric Liddell Centre, care charity and community hub was delighted to open up their building for the public at the end June after 15 months of closure caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Centre has undergone all the necessary adaptations to make the building Covid safe for their clients, service users, visitors and Café customers. The specialist dementia Day Care Service, Carers Programme, Befriending Service, Music Therapy Service and their Lunch Breaks Programme have all welcomed back their service users after the challenges of the lockdown. The Centre is delighted to welcome their regular and new customers back at the award winning community café, Café Connect, that is led by their fullytrained Chef and associate nutritionist, Fiona Lemmon, who prepares fresh and delicious food for the Café every day.
The Café is open Monday to Friday: 10 am - 4 pm and on Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm for teas and coffees.
Please do come in and try her famous scones (be careful they are addictive!) and help your local care charity to recover from the pandemic.
Eric Liddell Centre 15 Morningside Road, Edinburgh, EH10 4DP
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As a Corstorphine based business we are committed to being an integral part of the local community. During the recent lockdowns we worked in collaboration with other local businesses and community organisations to provide free meals delivered to people who required them. We also served free cups of soup to passers by to help boost spirits during what was a difficult time for many. Currently as part of the Well Being Wednesday Initiative we have set aside a Space to Talk in the restaurant from 10.00am to 12noon. If you feel like having a blether with friends old and new please drop in. A volunteer will always be in attendance so if you come on your own you can always be assured of someone to talk to.
Some of the free meals we delivered to people who required them during lockdown
We are also working in cooperation with People Know How which is a charity set up to support people who require help with working Laptops, iPads and mobile phones. This support is available during the Space to Talk session.
Pre registration is required for the computer support. Please phone Tommy Mclean on 07851 116939 to register.
Fancy a Chat and meet new friends over a cup of tea, Then come along to
Car Servicing & Repairs
All Makes & Models Of Cars Serviced
Free Pick Up & Delivery In Local Area
Jack Walker Partnership Limited Establised 1983
Volkswagen & Audi Specialists Private & Contract Work Bosch Diagnostic Service
Economy Remaps
Air Conditioning Service
Smoke Emissions & Catalytic Converter Testing
Engine Management Systems
MOT Preparations
DPF Cleaning
Retro Car Restoration
Westcraigs Industrial Estate, Turnhouse Road, Edinburgh, EH12 8NR
Tel Tel: 0131 : 0131339 3394300 4300
Email : jackwalkerpartnership@gmail.com Email : ianamaul@btconnect.com www.jackwalkerpartnership.co.uk www.jackwalkerpartnership.co.uk
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295A St John’s Rd, Corstorphine, EH12 7XF
Drop in on Wednesday mornings 10am to 12 noon Covid measures in place
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People know how will be in attendance to offer support in using laptops, tablets and mobile phones.
Pre booking required for the laptop, tablet & mobile support. Please phone Tommy Mclean on 07851 116939 to register.
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Bring your goals a step closer. Putting together a plan early in the tax year to utilise the savings allowances and exemptions available can have a big impact towards achieving your long-term goals. When it comes to investing, you might want to take action now to give your money longer to grow – or set up a regular savings plan to invest a little each month. The key is to plan ahead and take advantage of the tax breaks available. So, whether it’s making best use of your ISA allowance, topping up your pension or to give younger generations a helping hand, we can help you head in the right direction.
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The value of an investment with St. James’s Place will be directly linked to the performance of the funds you select and the value can therefore go down as well as up. You may get back less than you invested. The levels and bases of taxation, and reliefs from taxation, can change at any time and are dependent on individual circumstances.
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MURRAYFIELD HOUSE A CARE HOME OF DISTINCTION EDINBURGH
Serves: 2 Preparation time: 15 minutes Marinate: at least 1 hour Cooking time: 1 hour Ingredients A hearty meal in a bowl, lightly spiced and packed • 1 lemongrass stalk, chopped with nutrient-rich vegetables. This dish contains a • Handful of coriander leaves wealth of anti-inflammatory ingredients, including • 1 small onion, chopped ginger, garlic and turmeric together with immune• 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 2 cm piece of root ginger, grated supporting shitake mushrooms and coconut. • 1 tbsp coconut sugar or honey Buckwheat noodles, also called soba, are a • 1 tbsp tamari soy sauce nutritious staple in Asian dishes. • 1 tbsp fish sauce • ½ tsp turmeric 1. Place the lemongrass, coriander, onion, garlic, ginger, • 1 tsp garam masala coconut sugar (or honey), tamari soy sauce, fish sauce, • 400ml coconut milk turmeric, garam masala and coconut milk in a blender and • Salt and pepper process until smooth. Pour over the chicken. Season with • 4 skinless, boneless chicken a little salt and pepper. Marinate for at least one hour. thighs or 2 chicken breasts, cut 2. Heat the coconut or olive oil in a wok or frying pan. Drain into large chunks the chicken, reserve the marinade and stir fry the chicken • 1 tbsp coconut oil or olive oil for 2-3 minutes. Add the chilli, pak choi, mangetout • 1 red chilli, deseeded and diced and mushrooms and cook for a further minute. Add the • 1 bunch of pak choi cut into strips marinade and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the chicken • 100g mangetout is cooked. Toss in the noodles. Sprinkle over the bean • 4 shitake mushrooms, sliced sprouts and spring onions to serve. • 60g cooked buckwheat noodles or rice noodles Nutrition per serving: 394kcal, fat 16.5g (of which saturates 7g), carbohydrate 29.2g • Handful of bean sprouts (of which sugars 24.1g), protein 32.3g. • 2 spring onions, chopped 34
Located within a leafy suburb of Edinburgh, Murrayfield House Care Home is a beautiful Grade A listed building complete with a purpose-built extension, offering residential, nursing and memory care for those living with dementia.
At HC-One, kindness is at the heart of everything we do. Our Residents are guaranteed a warm and comfortable stay in a home-from-home environment.
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Offering comprehensive long term care packages Acres of landscaped gardens and parkland Diverse range of nutritious meal options 9.7 carehome.co.uk average user rating Enhanced infection control and testing Tailored visiting plans for Relatives
“This care home is for me the answer to all my prayers, hopes and dreams. I am so happy here.” Resident at Murrayfield House
We would be delighted to arrange a call with you to discuss the care we can provide for your loved one, as well as offering you a personalised tour of Murrayfield House.
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J.C. WALKER JOINERY Quality joinery for the home
All Home Improvements carried out to the highest standard including :Kitchens / Bathrooms Laminate / Solid Flooring Replacement Doors Skirting / Facings Also Decking & Fencing Free estimates & helpful advice No VAT charges Call Jamie Walker on : Home : 0131 339 2636 Mobile : 0790 388 2858 www.jcwalkerjoinery.com E: jamiewalker40@btinternet.com THEY ARE GOOD TO KNOW!
OUTDOOR WOODCARE All types of Fencing Work undertaken Wooden Decking
Cleaned and re-stained
All paintwork
Fences, sheds, wooden gates, garden furniture
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Power Washing Pointing Work
Paths, patios, walls
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How Green Can You Be? By John Barrett, former - local Member of Parliament and Councillor In the coming months Global Warming and dangers to our environment will once again hit the news, as Glasgow hosts the COP26 meeting of up to 30,000 people from all over the world who are concerned about climate change. Leaving aside the questionable wisdom of such large numbers of people flying in from far afield during the coronavirus pandemic and also creating greenhouse gas on their flights, the risks to our environment, especially for future generations, is something we can all do something about now, to reduce our own impact on the planet. Like many others, I recycle everything I can and have cut out the large number of plastic bags we used to use. Insulating our home has cost money but has also reduced our gas and electricity consumption and bills. Loft and cavity wall insulation and double glazing or solar panels, can be fitted at a cost, but they produce long term savings, and they also increase the value of your home.
Look to the future… It pays to consult a valuer. Please call us to arrange a free valuation 0131 553 7000 info@ramsaycornish.com ramsaycornish.com
Cars are a major contributor to the polluted air we breathe each day and while all electric cars are still more expensive than petrol engines, when my 13-yearold car finally gave up the ghost, I changed it for one with a smaller engine, which gets twice the mileage per gallon and has cut my petrol consumption in half.
With holidays abroad being cancelled, many people have not flown for over a year. In the future we should all think more about the positive impact reducing the number of flights we take. As someone who used to fly twice a week, I have not been on an aircraft for over two years and will consider more staycations for holidays in the future.
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It’s all about the spooky, criminal, weird and macabre this month… Triflers Need Not Apply – Camilla Bruce This is a fictionalised account of the life of mass murderer Belle Gunness, who started her killing spree back in 1900. In the novel, a horrific attack as a young woman sets Belle on a very different path to that of her peers. She realises that while women may not have legal power, they can be just as ruthless as men. As the bodies pile up, so too do Belle’s finances. But how long can her appetite for murder go unnoticed? You’ll veer between pity and loathing for the main character, with perhaps a touch of horrified admiration at times. The Rising Tide – Sam Lloyd Lucy seems to have it all, until one day her family’s yacht is found drifting at sea, empty. She soon realises her husband is missing, and with him her children. A storm is brewing that threatens to wipe away any clues and any hope of finding survivors. Atmospheric and with twists galore, The Rising Tide will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in this Strange World – Elif Shafak If you didn’t read this book back when everyone was talking about it two years ago, don’t let it slip through your fingers again. The central character is Leila, who lies murdered and dumped in a rubbish bin in Istanbul. As her brain shuts down, we’re taken through her life up until that point. Not the happiest life to be sure, but one rich in friendship. And those friends will stop at nothing to make sure Leila isn’t just another victim in an unmarked grave. A startlingly unique, vivid read. The Man Who Died Twice – Richard Osman Sequels rarely live up to the hype, but boy does this one deliver. The Thursday Murder Club has another crime to solve (which is lucky as the pensioners were getting a bit bored). Elizabeth has received a cry for help from an old flame – one she neither likes nor trusts. But he’s in danger and she’d rather he didn’t end up dead. As you’d expect, there are plenty of red herrings to throw them (and you) off the scent. Cosy crime at its best. The Haunting Season – various authors There’s a time-honoured tradition of curling up on a cold winter’s night to devour a ghost story. You might not be reading the tales in The Haunting Season by candlelight, but they’re sure to delight nonetheless. Eight leading authors have contributed, including Laura Purcell, Kiran Millwood Hargrave and Andrew Michael Hurley. While each story is set in winter, the similarity ends there. Some verge on horror while others are more deliciously spooky. A Slow Fire Burning – Paula Hawkins A multi-layered mystery with unreliable characters, A Slow Fire Burning is certain to appeal to domestic noir fans. Daniel is found dead on his houseboat. Laura is the last known person to see him alive and was seen leaving with blood on her clothes. And then there’s Carla, Daniel’s aunt, who’s still grieving for her son and sister. And Miriam, the woman who says she found the body. Plus several other characters, all with their own stories to tell and secrets to hide… 40
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Passion for gardens has probably never been greater. Thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic and the restrictions that we were all obliged to follow, outside spaces have taken on a whole new vibe. The trend for utilising even the tiniest of outdoor areas is probably here to stay – at least for the next few years. Many of us have created garden ‘rooms’, where the inside flows into an outdoor kitchen and dining area. The lines between indoors and out have blurred. It is no longer unusual for people to install outdoor fridges, cookers, storage, foodpreparation surfaces and, of course, seating. The latter will probably include a dining table with chairs but also an outdoor lounge with comfortable furniture. Sometimes this can take up most of the garden, but hopefully there will be some attractive planting to provide screening, perhaps a soothing water feature and definitely a firepit so that everyone can stay outside during the evening. Gardens need life But is this impressive display of luxury any good for gardens? Paving over lawns and restricting planting to very limited zones isn’t great for biodiversity. Beware of creating a desolate, cheerless space with little life to be found. Most people love the softness that plants bring to hard landscaping, therefore every opportunity should be taken for prioritising plants over paving. Ideally, we should aspire to create a garden that can perform many functions. A seating place amongst the planting enables us to enjoy it to the full. Above all else we should make provision for wonderful plants that will attract pollinators, provide structure, movement, scent, colour and soak up the excesses that the sky deposits. Plants absorb pollution, they clean the air and produce oxygen. Just relax by some lush planting and see how it makes you feel – plants really are good for us.
What’s been trending in gardens over the last two years? • Al fresco dining, often with built-in appliances and heating and even a retractable canopy. • The concept of extending interior decor into the garden, decorating gardens with lanterns, ornaments, colourful accessories, rugs and cushions. Some even sacrifice kitchen dressers, sofas and throws in a bid to make a bold outdoor statement that creates a cosy space. • Grow-your-own. At least fourteen per cent of adults in the UK are following a meatfree diet. Almost half the population now grows fruit and vegetables at home. Not only is it fun and rewarding, but it can be completely chemical-free too. • Dry stone walling, gabion walls using wire baskets filled with stones, rocks and boulders are all increasing in popularity. These contemporary features combine style with function and they provide wonderful nooks and crannies that are valuable for wildlife. • Porcelain garden paving is the surface of choice for a growing number of householders. Porcelain can look like stone but is less porous, therefore it doesn’t turn green quite so easily. It’s long-lasting, tough, slip-resistant and contemporary. • Sowing seeds and planting for wildlife. There has been a record demand for wildflower and other seeds over the last eighteen months, with sales increasing more than 600 per cent. By Caroline Knight: Gardendesignideas.co.uk
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We all need a little salt as it helps to keep our body fluids at the right concentration and it’s also necessary for muscle and nerve activity. Yet, as a nation we’re eating too much. The recommended salt amount is no more than 6g a day – that’s around one teaspoon. However, on average in the UK, we’re consuming closer to 8.1g. This might not sound like much but the everyday accumulative effect of consuming too much salt can lead to raised or high blood pressure and an increased risk of stroke or heart disease. Cutting back on salt Even if you don’t usually add salt to your meals, you may still be consuming more than you realise. That’s because around three-quarters of the salt we eat is hidden in ready-prepared, processed or manufactured foods. Some foods are almost always high in salt because of the way they are made, so cutting back on these will really help to lower your salt intake. These include: anchovies, bacon, cheese, gravy granules, ham, olives, pickles, prawns, salami, salted and dry-roasted nuts, salt fish, smoked meat and fish, soy sauce, stock cubes and yeast extract. In addition, there are processed foods that can contribute a lot of salt to our diets, particularly when they are eaten too often. These include: biscuits, bread products, breakfast cereals, crisps, flapjacks, pizza, pasta sauces, ready meals, soup, sandwiches, sausages plus sauces such as tomato ketchup and mayonnaise. Reducing your salt intake is easier than you might think. Many of us add salt to our meals out of habit and soon realise food tastes just as good without it. Around three weeks after reducing the amount of salt you add to meals, your tastebuds will adapt and become more 46
sensitive. This means you’ll get the same flavour from the foods you love, only with less salt. Herbs are a great alternative to salt and can be used both for seasoning and to provide flavour. Black pepper, spices, garlic, lemon and lime juice can also be used to season food and enhance flavour.
Our society has come to a place where people are beginning to comprehend that you can’t get well solely by treating symptoms and sickness. Wellness interventions are aimed at returning the body to a state of health and balance. Illness is seen as a state of adaptation of the body that is caused by stressors. Unfortunately, these stressors are common daily events in our lives such as chemical stressors (the air we breathe, foods and drinks we consume etc), mental/emotional stressors and physical stressors (falls/ bumps, car accidents etc). It is the role of the Chiropractor to help coach their patient to better health habits through educating them to minimise their exposure to these potential stressors in order to attain and maintain balance and health.
Five FActors oF HeAltH 1. Posture It’s pretty simple. When the
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What do you know about rabbits? Why is a rabbit known as bunny? Nobody is sure, but it is believed the word came from the Scottish term ‘bun’, meaning a hare’s tail. Rabbits can make excellent pets for children and adults alike. Indeed, it could be said that this is the perfect pet for many different reasons. Most types of rabbit, for instance, can live indoors where they will readily use a litter tray, much like a cat. They can happily live outdoors too, provided they have a spacious, clean hutch together with an outdoor run. Their home should occupy a sheltered position for protection from rain, cold weather and heat. Rabbits enjoy company and are generally happier living in pairs or family groups. They should be neutered in order to avoid fighting. Similar to rodents, the incisor teeth of a rabbit continue to grow throughout their life, therefore it is essential that a pet rabbit has plenty of rough grass, hay or other foodstuffs to chew on. 48
There are many different breeds of rabbit, so which is best? One of the favourites is the Miniature LopEared. As you would expect, they are small, with floppy ears and are very, very cute! They are also playful, friendly and can even learn tricks. There are more lop-eared breeds that are excellent too, including the Holland Lop and Dutch Lop. The Lionhead has longer fur and therefore needs grooming. However, it can look stunning and is both playful and affectionate. Rex and Mini Rex rabbits have fur like velvet as it is so dense. They are calm, quiet and rather beautiful. The Flemish Giant is huge and can measure well over a metre long, so these bunnies need lots of space! By Caroline Knight
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The weather is slowly changing and pumpkins hog the limelight in October. But let’s not forget the rest of the vegetable patch (although strictly speaking pumpkin is a fruit), as well as lateseason fruits. Sweet Potatoes Sweet potatoes are nutritious, high in fibre and an excellent source of beta carotene, vitamin C and potassium. Although only distantly related to regular potatoes, they are often used in the same way – boiled, baked or as fries. They are a staple in vegetarian cooking, adding colour and flavour.
Pumpkin Typically thought of just for Halloween carving, for which of course they are excellent, pumpkin is a tasty and nutritious vegetable that is sometimes overlooked in the UK. It has a fairly neutral taste so while good in savoury dishes such as pumpkin soup or roasted as a side vegetable, it’s also delicious in pumpkin pie or with the addition of pecans in pancakes. Quince Not a particularly wellknown fruit, quince are too hard and sour to eat raw. Cooking, however, softens them and brings out the floral aroma they hold deep inside, along with a lovely sweetness that balances out their sour edge. They are very rich in pectin, making them ideal for jams and jellies, while the fruit’s sourness is a great complement to the rich flavours of meat when added to a savoury stew.
Kale/Cabbage Kale and cabbage are of the same family and are packed with vitamins and minerals. Both kale and winter cabbages such as cavolo nero (black cabbage) go well with partridge, pheasant, guinea fowl and duck. On its own, kale is delicious sauteed in a little olive oil.
Marrow Like an oversized courgette, marrow can be stuffed, roasted, slow-cooked, used in chutneys or grated into cake.
Shallots The flavour of a shallot is much milder and sweeter than that of its close relative the onion, meaning if a recipe specifies shallots, substituting onions won’t give the same results. However, if adding onion will overpower a recipe, shallots are ideal. Ideas include adding to gravies and sauces, gently cooking and adding to a warm salad, or serving with fish where the delicate flavour will be a complement.
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Maggie,” Suzette frowned, “I always thought there was something suspicious about it, didn’t you?” “Not really, she was very frail,” Maggie shrugged. “I thought she had a good innings to be honest.” “Maggie, wake up!” Suzette nudged her friend urgently. “Look out the window at that woman over there!” “Are we there yet?” Maggie grunted drowsily, rubbing her eyes. “Of course we’re not!” Suzette snapped. “We’re miles away.” After several choruses from the back row of ‘The Wheels on the Bus go Round and Round’ the wheels had suddenly ceased turning. “Emergency roadworks,” the coach driver had announced dryly. “Looks like we’re all just going to have to be patient before we can play with our buckets and spades.” Maggie had promised her a fun day trip to the seaside. Just a short coach ride, she’d said, where they could amuse themselves with travel games and chat. Then Maggie had promptly nodded off the moment the coach left the station and all Suzette had seen so far was grass verge, petrol stations and road signs. Right now they were bumper-to-bumper through a nondescript village, no glimpse of the sea in sight. “Just look at her over there.” Suzette prodded her finger at the window. “Isn’t she the spitting image of that woman?” “What woman?” Maggie adjusted her glasses and followed her gaze. “You mean that woman over there trimming her hedge?”
“Good grief,” Maggie snorted. “Trust you to think of something like that!” “But here she is now,” Suzette raised her eyebrows, “trimming her hedge, bold as brass!” “Suzette, are you seriously suggesting she faked her own death?” Maggie helped herself to a mint. “For the sake of ten quid?” “She might be one of those con artists,” Suzette’s eyes widened. “Manoeuvres herself into a position of trust and then, poof, vanishes with her ill-gotten gains.” “But we went to her funeral,” Maggie protested. “I thought it was very moving.” “Empty coffin,” Suzette nodded sagely. “Easy to pull off, with a backhander to the right person.” “She’s got a double garage,” Maggie observed. “Must be a lot of Christmas meal deposits paid for that.” She tapped sharply on the window as the coach crawled forward.
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“What are you doing?” Suzette gasped in horror. “Trying to get her attention,” Maggie said. “Then we can wave at her.” “Don’t!” Suzette slunk low in her seat. “She’ll know we’re on to her.”
“Yes, her,” Suzette insisted. “Wait until she turns round, then you’ll see what I mean.”
“And then what?” Maggie laughed. “Set her underworld connections onto us?”
The woman continued to trim the hedge, oblivious to her captive audience.
“I don’t know!” Suzette shrugged, exasperated. “Pull your hat down anyway.”
“It’s her, isn’t it?” Suzette said excitedly. “That woman, oh you know, she used to be the treasurer for the dramatics society, it’s on the tip of my tongue.”
The woman put down her hedge trimmers and turned round, revealing herself to be not a woman at all but a teenage boy.
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Plasterer DCM 57 Plumber/Gas & Heating Services Corstorphine Gas Services 18 32 Geoff Lennie 43 24 31 J & E MacGregor 8 rmi Corstorphine Gas & Plumbing 51 37 11 W A M Smith 25 Podiatrist 53 24 Murrayfield Podiatry Clinic 6 7 Printer 29 Cowan Print 32 57 Radio Repair/Restoration CS Gardening & Landscaping 19 AMP-TEC 14 20 Gone To Pot 25 Restaurant Dean Jones Building Services 29 Gardening Hard Landscaping Prana Indian Grill 3 D M Duncan & Sons Ltd 45 Alpine Paving 55 Roofing Maintenance Edinburgh Roofing Services 15 Edinburgh Driveways& Landscaping 49 Cleland Roofing Solutions Ltd 12 Pinnacle Group Scotland 60 Key Landscapes 8 C M Roofing & Building Ltd 20 Cabinet Maker Gardening Supplies/Services D M Duncan & Sons Ltd 45 A. J. Milne 55 Caledonian Horticulture 22 Edinburgh Roofing Services 15 Care Homes/Nursing Homes George Currie-Outdoor Woodcare 35 Kemp Roofing Contracts 6 Murrayfield House 35 Hairdresser—Mobile Rubbish Removal Carpets Karen Bruce 29 JoeJunk 19 James Erskine 39 Health & Fitness Security Carpet Cleaning Forth Physio 23 1st Call Locksmiths 19 Chores @ Work 38 Massage - R Wanless 6 Solicitors James Burnett 24 Murrayfield Podiatry Clinic 6 DMD Law 21 Chiropractor RD Fitness 17 McDougall McQueen 27 Discover Chiropractic 47 Slimming World 5 Theatres Computer Services/Training Jewellery Festival Theatre 1 Corstorphine Computers 55 Jewellery By Design 2 Tuition PC Doctor 51 Joiners MathsHelp 57 Simplyfixit 33 Allanbrook 14 Upholsterers Dog Groomers Duffy Joinery 37 James Erskine 13 Sassy Dog Groomers 9 J C Walker 35 Upholstery Cleaners Door Specialist J & L Joinery 22 & 49 Chores @ Work 38 J & L Joinery 22 & 49 Maple Joinery 39 Windows Drainage Services Locksmith C2C 5 Currievale 57 1st Call Locksmiths 19 Driveways Oven Cleaning Alpine Paving 55 Oven Wizards 39 Edinburgh Driveways& Landscaping 49 Painters & Decorators Electricians AM Decorating 13 Access Electrical 32 Carrick Decorators 25 Alexanders Electrical 24 Physiotherapist Allanbrook 14 Forth Physio 23 K Electrics 43 Maximize Electrical 39 Book Review Corstorphine Churches Info Corstorphine Comm Centre Corstorphine Comm Council Crossword Dates for Diary Doctors Info 58
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Estate Agent DMD Law KnightBain McDougall McQueen Financial /Investment Mark Neillings Fire Alarms K Electrics Flooring James Erskine Garage Services Jack Walker Partnership Ltd Gardeners
Edinburgh Floral Art Club Eric Liddell Centre Gardening Article Health Article– Salt Watch John Barrett Article Macmillan Art Show Pet Article
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1ST EDITION ABOUT US
Mon - Sat 11.00 - 3.00
Charity Shop Open. Quality donations welcomed
Mon
10.00 - 11.30 1.00 - 3.00
Babies Group (birth to 2 years) Men's Shed Social and Workshop
Tues
10.00 - 1.00 10.45 - 11.45 12.00 - 2.00 6.00 - 7.30
Digital Inclusion Project (support for mobile phones, tablet computers and laptops, by appointment) Gentle Seated Exercise Lunch Club Girls Group (P7 - S3)
10.30 - 12.30 1.00 - 3.00
Wellbeing Wednesday (#wellbeingwedwestedin) Supporting our community to stay physically and mentally well. See our Facebook for weekly inspiration! This idea, #, and logo are free to use Morning Craft Group Afternoon Craft Group
Wed
Thurs
10.00 - 12.00 10.30 - 12.00 1.00 - 3.00 O U R G O1.00 A L S- 3.00 6.00 - 8.00
Fri
10.00 - 1.00 10.00 - 12.00
ADULT GROUPS
STEPHANIE GEORGIA
YOUTH ACTIVITIES GENERAL V OPATRICK L U N T ESUAREZ ER SHOP
Walking Group (8km) Sporting Memory Group Men's Shed Workshop Crochet and Knitting Group Youth Group (S1- S6) Digital Inclusion Project (support for mobile phones, tablet computers and laptops) Art Group
We’re here to help you with exercise, hobbies & sociability. Come along, enjoy the fun and make new friends!
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ Corstorphine CommunityCentre Twitter: @CorstorphineCo1 VOLUNTEER
Run a group, publicity team, help in the charity shop, governance support. Contact us with your offers and ideas! HIRE OUR SPACE
Use our space! Available to clubs, groups, classes, individuals and for parties. Contact us!
Rachel or Fiona: Tel 07871 703 828 / 07786 870 297 or Email development@ccchub.online Fiona: Tel 07786 870 297 or Email youthwork@ccchub.online Tel 07580 659 676 or Email admin@ccchub.online
Alison: volunteers@ccchub.online Tel 07580 659 676 or Email charityshop@ccchub.online
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Roofing & Building Multi-trade Contactors Edinburgh Trusted Trader 5 Star Reviewed
0131 337 9606 www.pinnaclegroupscotland.co.uk
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