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YOUR SUMMER HEALTH QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Summer is the season for holidays, sunshine and spending more time
- but it
also bring health challenges, that’s why M&D Green Pharmacy is
some of the most common
‘What’s the best way to manage hay fever?’
Hay fever symptoms can often worsen during the summer months. Your pharmacist can recommend the right treatment for your symptoms, including antihistamines, nasal sprays and eye drops.
‘Can my medication affect me in the sun?’
Some medicines can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight and heat.
If you’re unsure, speak to your pharmacy team before travelling or spending long periods outdoors.
‘Can the pharmacy help with summer illnesses?’
Yes — your local pharmacy can provide advice and treatment recommendations for many common summer conditions without needing a GP appointment.
‘I’m travelling this summer
— can you help with my vaccinations?’
If you’re planning a summer holiday abroad, it’s important to check whether you need travel vaccinations before you go.
Different destinations can require protection against illnesses such as hepatitis, typhoid, tetanus and more.
At M&D Green Pharmacy, our team can provide travel health advice and help you prepare for a safe and healthy trip.
We can help with:
• Travel vaccination advice
• Destination-specific recommendations
• Holiday health essentials
• Travel health guidance and support
It’s recommended to arrange vaccinations well in advance of travelling, so speak to the team as early as possible before your trip.
‘What should be in a holiday health kit?’
A few essentials can make a big difference while travelling. We can help with:
• Pain relief
• Antihistamines
• Insect bite treatment
• Travel sickness remedies
• Diarrhoea relief
• Sunscreen and aftersun Your pharmacy team can help you choose the right products for your trip. Whether you need support with hay fever, travel health, weight management, blood pressure checks or general wellbeing, the M&D Green Pharmacy team is here to help keep you healthy this summer. Speak to the team in pharmacy today for advice and support.
M&D Green Pharmacies are located at
• Calder Road
• Calder Park
• Sighthill Health Centre, and
• Carrick Knowe
Useful Numbers
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
Hello and welcome to the summer edition of the Corstorphine Grapevine, your local business directory.
This is a bumper summer edition for you to enjoy. As usual for your reference I have included information for the various festivals that take place over the summer months in the centre of Edinburgh, plus the usual doctors information and dates of interest for your diary.
Please note that Ladywell West Doctors Practice would like to highlight that they remain unaffected by any change in Landlord or building work beside them, and are working as usual. Please see the doctors page for information.
Throughout the directory you will also find other events that may interest you. Please look through the entire directory to find other articles of interest.
• All Building Works
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.
As your local business directory I am delighted to highlight many services available to you. If you have a business that you would like to appear please contact me on the email below.
Enjoy a lovely summer and the next Grapevine will cover the months of October/November. Until then please take care.
Kind regards Jill
The Corstorphine Grapevine is printed by Cowan Print Tel : 01236 821177
• Renovations/Alterations
• Roughcasting
• Garage Conversions
• Building Repairs
• Stonework Repairs
info@pentlandconstruction.com
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BEST DENTAL PRACTICE
By Karen Bruce
Carrick Knowe Bowling Club
Bowling & Social Membership Available
We have a function hall which takes up to 100 people for Birthdays, Wedding Parties, Funeral Wakes plus Mother & Toddler Groups, even Yoga Groups. Also, Bingo Thursday and Sunday - eyes down 7.30pm.
You can hire the hall morning, afternoon and evening.
Contact us on either Facebook or email Carrickknowe.bc@outlook.com
81A Broomhall Ave, Corstorphine, Edinburgh EH12 7NW
KeyLandscapes Ltd
Company Registration Number- SC626847
0131 334 5046
0783 461 8625
thomas@keylandscapes.org www.keylandscapes.co.uk
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.
Sofies Hair
MOBILE HAIRDRESSING
Professional hair care in the comfort of your own home in Edinburgh, Fife and The Lothians
We specialise in care for elderly and vulnurable adults who finds it difficult to visit a salon for any reason
We offer visits to our clients home as well as nursing homes and hospitals. Our goal is to ensure that everyone regardless of their circumstances has access to quality hair care.
info@sofieshair.com 07591403630 www.sofieshair.com sofiesmhair
www.keylandscapes.co.uk
Quick lamb wraps
A tasty lunch treat made with stirfried lamb strips and served in tortillas or flatbreads with a dollop of minty Greek yoghurt.
Serves 4
Preparation time 10 minutes
Cooking time 7 minutes
Ingredients
• 2 tsp sunflower oil
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
• 375g lean lamb stir-fry strips or lean lamb leg steaks, cut into 5cm strips
• 100g mushrooms, cleaned and finely chopped
• 2 tbsp freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 2 tbsp freshly chopped mint
• 100g cooked rice
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 6 tbsp reduced-fat Greek yoghurt
• 1-2 tbsp prepared mint sauce
• 8 flour tortillas or flatbreads
To serve
• Avocado and rocket salad (optional)
Method
1. Heat the oil in a large wok or pan and cook the garlic and lamb strips in batches for 3-4 minutes until brown.
2. Add the mushrooms and cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the herbs, rice, lemon juice and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Heat for 1-2 minutes.
3. To assemble the wraps, place the flour tortillas on a clean work surface. Mix together the yoghurt and the mint sauce. Spread a dessert spoon over each tortilla and top with a large spoonful of the filling.
4. Fold up to make a neat roll, secure with a cocktail stick, if required, and serve immediately. Remove the cocktail stick before eating.
5. Serve the wraps with an avocado and rocket salad, if liked, or salad of your choice.
For more recipe inspiration and cooking tips using lamb, beef and pork, visit www.simplybeefandlamb.co.uk.
LIVING WITH DEMENTIA
Corstorphine News
by John Barrett - former local Member of Parliament and Councillor
In the last edition of the Corstorphine Grapevine I mentioned many things happening in Corstorphine.
Since then, The Corstorphine Fair on 6th June was a great success, welcoming thousands of people to St. Margaret’s Park for an enjoyable family day out. Many local groups and organisations both support the event and raise well needed funds for their work. Hopefully, before the next Fair in two years’ time, the Council will support local Fairs and Gala Days, instead of causing them endless headaches over licensing and other issues.
I also encouraged readers to check out The Corstorphine Trust and Astoria Centre websites, which I did and not only enjoyed a fascinating talk on How to Sleep Better by Richard Wiseman in the Dower House, I joined a group on an interesting Historic Walk in Corstorphine Village. The concert in the Astoria Hall by the Applebeggars sold out and a packed hall enjoyed a great night out.
After 13 years, at last work has started on the site of the old Corstorphine Public Hall which went up in flames in 2013. I took this photo as I watched firefighters try to stop the blaze. Fortunately, no one was hurt or injured. The site has been a local eyesore for over a decade.
I would like to thank everyone who has helped me raise funds for Prostate Scotland and Sunflower Scotland from concerts I have organised and through the purchase of my book The Mayor of Kalymnos. I am pleased to announce a second expanded edition, including a part 2 called Return to Kalymnos, will be published in August and there will be a book launch in Corstorphine. Full details will be on the website. www.themayorofkalymnos.com
The Corstorphine Lit (The Literary and Geographical Society) will start its next session of monthly talks and presentations on Monday 7th September in St. Ninian’s Church Hall at 7.45pm with a talk from well-known Tai Chi instructor Harriet Devlin, about two pioneering women. One who was in the Norwegian resistance opposing the Nazis, before becoming the first western woman Tai Chi instructor. There will then be monthly talks until December. Watch out locally for details on posters. Everyone is welcome, and at the first talk, there is a membership discount, if you would like to join the Lit for a year and be added to their mailing list. John Barrett
WOMEN PIONEERS OF TAI CHI CHU’UAN
The story of 2 contrasting but remarkable women. Both were living in Shanghai in 1949, both were dancers, both had had traumatic times during World War II and both were the first non-Chinese teachers of the Tai Chi Chu’uan - Sophia Delza teaching at the Carnegie Hall in New York and Gerda Geddes at The Place, Centre for Contemporary Dance in London.
The speaker, Harriet Devlin, is the daughter of Gerda Geddes and currently teaches Tai Chi at the Conan Doyle Centre and at Murrayfield Church Hall.
MONDAY 7 September The Corstorphine Literary and Geographical Society, St Ninians Church Hall, Corstorphine EH12 6AY 7.30pm £4
TUESDAY 8 September Sir Conan Doyle Centre EH12 5AP 6.30-7.30pm £5
CONTACT Harriet Devlin for details
Edinburgh’s Festivals 2026
To contact Festivals Edinburgh please email info@festivalsedinburgh.com, call on 0131 529 7970
International Film Festival
13th – 19th August
T: 0131 473 2000 www.edfilmfest.org
Jazz Festival
17th – 26th July
Tickets can be booked online or by calling 0131 226 0013 www.ejbf.co.uk
Edinburgh Art Festival
14th – 30th August info@edinburghartfestival.com
Book Festival
15th – 30th August
E : boxoffice@edbookfest.co.uk
Festival Fringe
7th – 31st August
T: 0131 226 0026 www.edfringe.com
Edinburgh International Festival
7th – 30th August
Main Office T: 0131 473 2000 www.eif.co.uk
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
7th – 29th August
Tickets 0131 225 1188
E : tickets@edintattoo.co.uk
Local Medical Centres
Ladywell Medical Centre West:
Tel: 0131 334 3602
Ladywell Road Mon - Friday 8am-6pm
Closed every Monday - Friday between 1-2pm for staff training
Closed: For staff training on Wed 19th Aug from 1pm & Wed 9th Sept from 1pm
For further information please refer to our website www.ladywellwest.co.uk
Ladywell Medical Centre East:
Tel: 0131 334 5000
26 Featherhall Avenue Mon - Friday 8am-6pm
Closed every Monday - Friday between 1-2pm for staff training
Closed: For staff training on Wed 19th August from 1pm
For further information please refer to our website www.ladywelleast.co.uk
Facebook: search for Ladywell Medical Centre East and follow the page for information/updates.
Parkgrove Medical Centre:
Tel: 0131 312 6600
22B Parkgrove Terrace Mon - Friday 8am - 6pm
Closed every Monday - Friday between 12-1pm for staff training
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
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.
Update on Ladywell House Building
We are aware that some patients have raised concerns regarding the sale of the building Ladywell West occupies.
We would like to reassure you that we have a new landlord and Ladywell Medical Centre West has a secure lease in place. There may be come changes to the building around the practice but we are working closely with Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership and NHS Lothian, as well as with our new landlord, to ensure both practices continue providing services to our patients without disruption. Once we have more information, a further communication will be issued. Thank you for your continued support and understanding.
JULY
Edinburgh Trade Holidays commence Saturday 4th
AUGUST
Edinburgh International Festival 7th - 30th
School Start of Term Dates
Local Schools Wednesday 12th
(Staff resume Monday 10th)
Edinburgh Academy
Junior & Senior Schools Thursday 20th
Erskine Stewart’s Melville Friday 21st Induction Day (S1 & S6)
Monday 24th Start of Term all pupils
St George’s Wednesday 19th
(Staff resume Monday 17th)
SEPTEMBER
School Holidays
Local Schools Monday 14th
Erskine Stewarts’s Melville Mon 14th
Edinburgh Riding of the Marches
Royal Mile Sunday 13th
Doors Open Days
Various Venues 26-27th
Dates for your Diary
Breast Feeding Support Group
Meet Tuesdays 11.15am -12.15pm Rannoch Centre 6 Rannoch Terrace Edinburgh EH4 7ES - just behind Drumbrae Hub
This is a group for mums and babies experiencing breastfeeding challenges. Please do come!
We are very excited to be back and would love to see you and your baby
For more information call 0131 286 5023 (Stewart Team)
Are you well or just not sick?
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 spine is properly aligned with its natural curvature and the entire body (from the ears to the shoulders to the hips, knees and down to the ankles and feet) is in balance, we maximize spinal health and avoid poor posture-related conditions. Ideal posture creates ideal balance; it also optimises breathing and circulation.
2. NutritioN Balanced eating means taking in the amount of nutrients your body needs for optimal functioning, when your body needs it, and no more. Unbalanced nutrition in either direction causes your body to work harder. The key is to get the right amounts of macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins and fat) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) in the right balance so that your body can function.
3. rest Many people don’t realise what an important part sleep plays in our overall health. A lack of sleep or poor-quality sleep can increase the risk of high blood pressure and heart disease. Studies also have found that the less people sleep, the more likely they are to be overweight, develop diabetes and prefer eating foods high in carbohydrates
and calories. Our body also rejuvenates itself during our deep-sleep cycles. A good night’s sleep helps protect us from getting sick and speeds recovery when we are sick.
4. e xercise Whether you’re in good health, rehabbing a recent injury, or have arthritis, osteoporosis or another chronic condition, there can be benefits of having an appropriate exercise regime. Remember to speak to your health professional first so that you can work together to design an exercise programme that is right for you.
5. HealtHy Nervous system Did you know that your existence depends on the trillions of signals travelling every second between your brain and your body? These signals can be ‘short-circuited’ or interfered with by improper motion or position of the bones of your spine. When these ‘short-circuit’, so do you. This is where Chiropractic comes in. Chiropractic works with your body and its amazing ability to keep you healthy. It’s simple, safe and scientific and many health-conscious people are making Chiropractic part of their lifestyle.
Ross McDonald & Rebecca Vickery Registered Chiropractors
The MAYOR OF KALYMNOS and RETURN TO KALYMNOS
John Barrett, the former MP for Edinburgh West, published The Mayor of Kalymnos, about a retired politician on a Greek island who becomes involved in island politics.
All proceeds from his book sales went to charities. Proceeds from this new book will go to Sunflower Scotland, a Scottish charity supporting families affected by war in Ukraine.
In August a second edition, with a new part 2, called Return to Kalymnos will be released and will be available from Amazon and locally at McLean’s newsagent in Corstorphine High Street.
The launch will be on 29th August at the Dower House in St. Margaret’s park from 2.30pm to 3.30pm where John will talk about his book and how it was developed.
Tickets for the event will cost £5 and will be available from The Corstorphine Trust website: www.corstorphinetrust.co.uk/concerts
Corstorphine Churches
Websites
St David’s Carrick Knowe 118-132 Saughton Road North office@sdckchurch.org.uk.
Corstorphine Community Church www.corstorphinefaith.org.uk
Corstorphine Old Parish www.corstorphineoldparish.org.uk Craigsbank www.craigsbankchurch.org.uk
St. Andrew’s www.clermistonstandrew.wixsite.com
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
St. Ninian’s www.corstorphinestninians.org.uk
St. Thomas’ www.saintthomas.org.uk
Gardening
Garden Tidies, Domestic and Commercial Maintenace, Hedge Cutting, Weed & Invasive species treatments
Fencing
Fence replacements, Removals and repairs
Landscaping
Decking Raised beds, Stone installation, garden levelling
Soft Landscaping
Turfing, Lawn care programmes, Plantscaping, Planting plans fully designed and installed Sheds
Supplied and Installed Trees
Tree Felling & Removal, Planting, Pruning, Crown lifts & Crown reductions
Garden waste collections
LOCATIONS OF DEFIBRILLATORS FOR USE IN AN EMERGENCY
Corstorphine Area
Corstorphine Heritage Centre:
1 Orchardfield Ave, EH12 7SX
Scotmid Co-operative:
85/87 Saughton Road, EH12 7JB (Located near Carrick Knowe)
Astoria Centre: Kirk Loan, Corstorphine, EH12 7ST
999 Key Summary Steps:
Saughtonhall United Reformed Church: Saughtonhall Drive
Carricknowe Golf Course: situated on the wall outside to left of Edinburgh Leisure entrance
St David’s Carrick Knowe Church, 118 Saughton Road North (opposite Union Park)
Murrayfield & Surrounding Area
Wickes Edinburgh:
45 Stevenson Road, Murrayfield, EH11 2SL
Saughton Park:
Opposite Skate Park Cafe Side Door, Balgreen Road, EH11 3BQ
Edinburgh Leisure - Saughton Sports Complex: 82 Stevenson Drive, EH11 3BQ
Edinburgh Trams:
All Edinburgh Trams are equipped with a defibrillator. Additionally, the Balgreen Tram Stop has an Emergency Help Point button to access a 24/7 monitored, nearby device.
Murrayfield Stadium Tram Stop: 0131 622 8969.
Accessing Defibrillators in an Emergency
In a cardiac emergency, always call 999 immediately. The call handler can direct you to the nearest, specifically, the 24/7 accessible defibrillator and provide the keypad code to unlock the cabinet if necessary.
Using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is designed to be simple and safe, even for those with no training, as the device provides step-by-step voice instructions. When you open an AED, it will guide you through the process, which is designed to be used in conjunction with CPR.
4. 3.
Call for Help & Start CPR: If someone is unconscious and not breathing, call 999 (or local emergency number) and begin CPR immediately.
Turn on the Defibrillator: As soon as it arrives, turn it on (or open the lid).
Attach the Pads:
1. Remove all clothing from the patient’s cheast (cut if necessary).
2. Dry the chest if it is wet.
3. Peel the pads and apply them to the bare skin, following the pictures on the pads.
4. Placement: One pad on the upper right side of the chest (below the collarbone), and the other on the lower left side (below the armpit).
Analyze the Rhythm: The device will tell you to stop CPR and not to touch the patient while it checks the heart rhythm.
Deliver a Shock:
1. If a shock is needed, the device will say “shock advised”.
2. Ensure no one is touching the patient and press the orange flash button, if prompted. Some devices are fully automatic and will deliver the shock for you. 1. 2.
Continue CPR: Immediately resume CPR after the shock is delivered (or if no shock is advised). Continue until help arrives or the person shows signs of life.
Tuesdays and Thursdays - 11am - 1pm
Coffee and Tea
A chance to blether and make friends or just enjoy a change of scene.
All Welcome, No Commitment Scottish Charity No. 16557
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
problems, neurological disorders and Care of the Elderly. Home visits available for housebound.
Do you suffer from:
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
Arthritis or generalised
Headaches
Stiffness following
Dizziness/BPPV
Come and sing with established local choir, Jubilo!
When do we meet?
Sunday evenings, 7.30 - 9.30pm, Sept - May.
Where do we meet?
In the hall of Blackhall St Columba’s.
When do we perform?
Two concerts, December and May.
What do we sing?
Carols in December.
This May - Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana.
Do you need to be able to read music?
It certainly helps, but there are a lot of useful practice tracks on the internet.
Are we friendly?
Yes! We’re happy to welcome both men and women. If you might be interested, do come along to one of our open meetings on Sunday 13 or Sunday 20 Septemberor another time. For more details, please email secretary@jubilo.org.uk or visit our website, jubilo.org.uk
Art Exhibition 2026
Saturday 25th July to Saturday 1st August
(Closed on Sunday 26th July)
10.30am - 4.30pm (10.30am - 3.30pm on Saturday 1st August) Admission
Citadel Arts Group Comes to Corstorphine
Although based in Leith, Citadel Arts Group delivers heritage and live theatre projects all over Edinburgh. Since returning to Corstorphine where she grew up in the 60s, Citadel Artistic Director Liz Hare has been rediscovering the rich history of the area. She recently compiled ‘Corstorphine and Beyond’, an illustrated book of living memories and some stories of the more ancient history of Corstorphine.
Contributors to the book include older residents who meet in both the Old Parish Church and St Ninian’s, as well as groups from Corstorphine Community Centre on Kirk Loan and the Astoria Centre across the road. They generously shared their stories of the many local shops that used to line St John’s Road, the local market gardeners including Mr Mollison who served in the Home Guard posted in the zoo on Corstorphine Hill. He often spoke of seeing the White Lady under the old sycamore tree. The book briefly tells her tragic story.
The book’s lavish illustrations mainly come from the archives of Corstorphine Trust held in the Dower House. Liz writes, “Moving to Corstorphine in 1954, my parents, Highland and Mary Rigg, were fascinated by the history of this area. They were loyal supporters of the ‘Lit’ – the Corstorphine Literary and Geographical Society. I’m really pleased that some of my father’s photos of Corstorphine feature in the book, ‘Corstorphine and Beyond’.” The book was launched in May in the Community Centre and there are still some copies available priced £7 from lizhare@blueyonder.co.uk.
Entertainment at the launch was a performed reading of Hilary Spiers’ play, ‘The Seed that Never Dies’ about the first Scottish School of Gardening for Women, located on Clermiston Hill.
On July 5th at 2pm in the Dower House in St Margaret’s Park, Citadel Arts Group will present another performed reading of plays, inspired by stories from ‘Corstorphine and Beyond’. Murrayfield man, Richard Peoples has written short plays about the Corstorphine Witch Hunt and Christian Nimmo, the White Lady, and the afternoon will end on a lighter note with Bill Haddow’s play about the amalgamation of Corstorphine into the City of Edinburgh. As with Leith, not everyone welcomed this merger. Tickets for this event cost £5 and can be reserved from lizhare@blueyonder.co.uk.
In short
Classic and contemporary short story collections are perfect for reading while round the pool, on the beach or simply enjoying a summer break.
You Like It Darker by Stephen King
These 12 delightfully dark miniatures from master storyteller Stephen King once more mine his uncanny ability to unnerve, disturb and terrify. “You like it darker? Fine, so do I,” he writes in the afterword to this collection of stories that delve into the darker part of life – both metaphorical and literal.
The Collected Stories of Katherine Mansfield by Katherine Mansfield
From a writer widely regarded as helping to create the modern short story, this edition of The Collected Stories brings together all the tales Katherine Mansfield had written up until her death in 1923. They range from the early, satirical stories set in Bavaria, through the luminous recollections of her childhood in New Zealand.
Stories To Make You Smile edited by Fanny Blake
From a hilarious race against time to a moment of unexpected eavesdropping, from righting wrongs in rural India to finding joy in unlikely places, this collection of feelgood stories, penned by ten bestselling novelists including Jenny Éclair and Richard Madeley, is rich in wit and humour. The writing is guaranteed to lift your spirits and warm your heart.
The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories by Ken Liu
This collection is a stunning mix of sci-fi, fantasy and deeply human storytelling that invoke the magical within the mundane. The title story alone is worth the cover price –tender, magical and quietly devastating. Award-winning Ken Liu is one of the most original and thought-provoking short-story writers of his generation. These 16 stories comprise his first collection of work.
Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri
Elegant, atmospheric and quietly transporting, these are stories of love, distance and identity that feel like mini holidays in themselves. British-American writer Jhumpa Lahiri’s prize-winning debut collection explores the lives of Indians in exile – of people navigating between the strict traditions they’ve inherited and the baffling new world they must encounter every day.
Star struck
By Susannah Hickling
Interest in astronomy is skyrocketing as stargazing becomes easier and more accessible. Many people are fascinated by spectacular events such as the Perseids meteor shower, the Northern Lights and supermoons. Social media has also encouraged this trend, with astronomy-related content attracting millions of followers online. For example, the charity Astronomy UK now has over 26,000 Facebook members, having been founded by a single amateur stargazer ten years ago. Stargazing requires very little equipment or expertise. Anyone can observe the night sky if they find a dark area away from light pollution and clouds. Smartphone apps such as Star Walk, Sky Safari and Stellarium help users identify stars, planets and constellations. Aurorawatch UK also alerts users to Northern Lights displays.
Stargazers are advised to allow their eyes to adjust to the darkness for around thirty minutes and to avoid bright phone screens or torches, although red-light torches are useful. Helpful information is available on websites such as Go Stargazing, UK Astronomy and BBC Sky at Night magazine. Those wishing to explore further can use binoculars, telescopes or join astronomy societies. Many organisations now promote astro-tourism by creating dark-sky sites and organising events. Popular locations include Exmoor – the first International Dark Sky Reserve - and Hadrian’s Wall, while festivals and private stargazing experiences offer memorable opportunities for people to enjoy the wonders of the night sky. You can find the best clear-sky locations at www.darkskydiscovery.org.uk
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Charity Shop Closed from Fri 3 July rd
Zumba- Spaces available
Babies Group (birth to 2 years) waiting list
Sewing Group
Men's Shed Social & Workshop
Junior Youth Club (P7-S1)
Gentle Seated Exercise- waiting list
Lunch Club* -waiting list
Gentle Seated Exercise- New Class
Jewellery Making*
Gentle Seated Exercise- waiting list
Morning Craft Group
Moving Forward - Widowers Group
Afternoon Craft Group
Walking Group (8km)
Sporting Memory Group
Lunch Club *Limited spaces available
Men's Shed Workshop- waiting list
Crochet and Knitting Group
Neuro Social Group ( Adult/ Fortnightly)
Senior Youth Group (S2- S6)
Zumba - New Class
Art Group
Music, Songs & Fun- 5yrs and under
Music, Songs & Fun- 5yrs and under
Community Garden
Kids Club (4-8yrs) - stay & play
Gentle Strollers - waiting list
Accountant
Tax Assist 8
Aerial / TV Services
Douglas S Mackay 27
Architects
Karen Parry 5
Beds
The Bed Shop 7
Blinds/Curtains
James Erskine 27
Builders/ All Trades
Barry Ronaldson & Son 12
Pentland Construction 5
Probuild Contracts 9
Cabinet Maker
A.J. Milne 47
Care Home
Manor Grange 19
Carpets
James Erskine 17
Carpet/Rug Cleaning
Chores @ Work 36
Chiropractor
Discover Chiropractic 35
Computer Services/Training
AV&PC 36
PC Doctor 8
Dental Service
Cornerstone Smile 11
Door Specialist
CR Smith 2
J & L Joinery 43
Drainage Service
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Discover Chiropractic 35
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Murrayfield Podiatry Clinic 25
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rmi Corstorphine Gas & Plumbing 45
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The Avenue, Barnton
The Avenue is a boutique collection of luxury apartments and penthouses by Cruden Homes in Edinburgh’s prestigious Barnton district. Exclusively for over-55s, it offers elegant, hotelinspired living with carefully curated amenities and easy access to renowned golf courses, green spaces, and the city centre.
Fixed prices from £315,000
Hotel inspired club lounge
Sought after location in northwest Edinburgh Close proximity to 2 prestigious Golf Clubs (The Royal Burgess and Bruntsfield Links)
Delivered by multiaward winning fivestar homebuilder
AWARD-WINNING LUXURY RETIREMENT LIVING AT Visit us
Stunning shared spaces Properties ready to move into now Independent living
Exceptional specification Sense of community Concierge service Low maintenance Energy efficient
Email : theavenue@crudenhomes.co.uk
Call: 0131 600 0094
Visit: theavenuebarnton.co.uk
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