The Murrayfield Grapevine June/July/August (summer) 2023 edition

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Balgreen Library: 529 5585

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Murrayfield Medical Practice: 337 6151

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Murrayfield Medical Centre: 337 2166

Saughton Crescent

Royal Infirmary: 536 1000

Western General: 537 1000

Sick Kids Hospital: 536 0000

NHS 24: 111

Police - Non Emergency: 101

Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111

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National Rail Enquiries: 03457 48 49 50

Gas - Emergency: 0800 111 999

Scottish Water (24hr): 0800 0778 778

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20th JUNECorstorphine Grapevine Summer 2023 Edition

Hello and welcome to the summer edition of the Murrayfield Grapevine, your local business directory.

As you know in addition to offering you the services of many local companies I always try to include local and community information. Please find this throughout the publication. Some of the festivities in the centre of Edinburgh in August are listed on page 18.

The dates for diary page this month includes the school summer holidays - which are quickly approaching. I hope that you find this information useful.

I hope that you enjoy this edition. If you have a local business that you would like to highlight then please just contact me - all contact details are below.

Divorce: Financial Advice For Women

18th AUGUSTMurrayfield Grapevine Sept/Oct 2023 Edition

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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.

The next edition of the Murrayfield Grapevine is the Sept/Oct edition and will be distributed in the first week of September.

In the meantime I hope that you enjoy a lovely summer.

The Murrayfield Grapevine is printed by Cowan Print Tel : 01236 821177

To advertise tel: 07999 869 760 Email: anne&jill@murrayfieldgrapevine.co.uk

Did you realise just how crucial pensions are when dividing your matrimonial assets?

It is vital to think about this. It’s not just your home you should focus on to help you transition to a financially secure future.

I understand the emotional toll and financial complexity that divorce can bring to you and your family, and I can help you navigate this challenging change of life. Call me to arrange a confidential, friendly, non obligatory chat: Ph: 0131 573 7605

Email: nicole@hunterifa.co.uk

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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:

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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. (SeeBelow) Fully insured for all working at height, gas and rope works.

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Office: 146/2 Turnhouse Road Edinburgh EH12 0AD

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George Cleland -Managing Director

We have over 100 years combined experience in the trade

Why a stretch goes a long way

As we age, our muscles tighten and range of motion in our joints decreases. This can impact even the most active lifestyle and hinder your normal day-to-day activities. Tasks that used to be simple, like zipping up a dress or reaching for a can off the top shelf, may become extremely diffi cult.

A regular stretching program can help lengthen your muscles and make daily activities routine again.

The word flexible comes from the Latin word flexus, which means “to bend.” Flexibility is the degree to which an individual muscle will lengthen. Stretching increases flexibility, which will help you perform daily activities and reduce the risk of muscle, joint and tendon injuries. Stretching also improves circulation, increasing blood flow to the muscles. Increased blood flow provides more nourishment to the muscles and gets rid of more waste by-products in the muscle tissue itself. Improved circulation can also help speed up recovery time if you suffer a muscle injury.

What’s more, stretching can help eliminate or decrease low back pain, one of the most common kinds of structural pain, affecting a large percentage of the population. Muscle tightness in the quadriceps, hamstrings, hip flexors, and low back muscles is a common cause of low back pain. Stretching these muscles will often eliminate the pain. Keep in mind that every joint is tied to another joint, so if one muscle is tight, it is going to affect another joint or muscle.

One of the greatest benefits of stretching is that you’re able to increase your range of motion, which means your joints can move further before an injury occurs. Stretching after you exercise (at least after you’ve warmed up a bit) has proven to be much more effective than

pre-workout stretches, because by the time you’ve completed your workout, the muscles are “warm.” Post-exercise stretching also helps reduce soreness, improves workout recovery, and ensures muscle and tendons are working properly.

There are no disadvantages to stretching - unless, of course, you do them improperly, which is actually easy to do if you don’t know what you’re doing. Here are a few tips to keep in mind before starting any stretching program:

DON’T bounce when stretching; hold your position for the specified time.

DON’T stretch cold muscles; always do some type of warm-up for at least five minutes: jogging in place, walking on a treadmill, light jump rope, etc.

DON’T overstretch. There should be a little discomfort, especially if you’re not used to stretching, but it should not be painful.

DON’T stretch a muscle improperly. If you are not sure of the proper stretch or how to perform it, get some assistance from a professional.

Ross McDonald & Rebecca Vickery Registered Chiropractors

Do you suffer from:

Back or neck pain

Joint, ligament or tendon sprains

Muscle tears or strains

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Frozen shoulder

Tennis or Golfer’s elbow

Arthritis or generalised joint pains

Headaches

Stiffness following fracture or injury

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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.

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We comply with all required regulations relating to Covid 19 infection control

“Edinburgh’s award winning service”

Edinburgh’s Festivals 2023

International Film Festival

18th –23rd August

T: 0131 228 4051 (Mon-Fri 10am-5pm) www.edfilmfest.org.uk

Jazz and Blues Festival

14th –23rd July

Booking Line - 0131 226 0019 www.edinburghjazzfestival.com

Edinburgh Art Festival

11th –27th August 0131 226 6558

info@edinburghartfestival.com

Book Festival

12th - 28th August

Box Office T : 0345 373 5888 & E : boxoffice@edbookfest.co.uk

Festival Fringe

4th– 28th August

Ticket Booking T: 0131 226 0000 (from 8th June) www.edfringe.com

Edinburgh International Festival

4th– 28th August Main Office T: 0131 473 2000 www.eif.co.uk

Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

4th - 26th August

Tickets 0131 225 1188

Internet Bookingswww.edintattoo.co.uk

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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.

Hello again everyone,

With summer approaching fast, most damaged roofs and leaks go unnoticed and untreated, however summertime is the perfect time to get someone out and inspect the most important part of your home.

You may wonder why this would matter as there is no leak or visible damage, with the majority of our bigger jobs the issue has come from a small problem that unfortunately develops into a bigger one. Leaving your roof with no inspection can cause further damage and most importantly can be incredibly pricey. Here at DM Duncan and Son we offer FREE estimates to make sure this does not happen to your home.

You may be interested to know that we also have a limited time offer on for our roof maintenance package usually costing £320, NOW only costing £150. As this is only a limited time offer, be sure to get in touch as soon as possible if you are interested in the deal.

Lastly the DM Duncan and son team would like to give a big thank you to jill at the Grapevine for giving us the opportunity to reach out to you all again.

Take care, until next time……

Murrayfield News

by John Barrett - former local Member of Parliament and Councillor

When I was first elected to the Edinburgh City Council, many years ago, two issues kept being mentioned in conversations with members of the public, pot-holes and dog mess. Over 25 years later both issues continue to remain a problem for Murrayfield residents. While large sums of money are spent on making dedicated cycleways in the city, both motorists and cyclists are still being badly affected by the poor state of our road surfaces, which often causes, discomfort, damage to vehicles and even accidents. Many of the potholes are as a result of poorly repaired roads after utility companies have made good after their work. It is time they did proper, long-lasting repairs. There is a strong demand from everyone for better maintained roads throughout the city and this improvement would cost the Council nothing. The other issue, dog mess, will rely on all dog owners, who don’t, clearing it up, and not putting it in plastic bags and then throwing them into trees or bushes. Following on from my article in the last Murrayfield Grapevine about the closure of Haymarket Terrace to eastbound traffic, local traders are now feeling the full effect of the restrictions and if you can support them in any way, they will appreciate it and hopefully the Council will give them the support promised during the recent by-election. I was recently invited to give a talk to the Rotary Club, in Murrayfield, where I will be mentioning that I have now produced cards with a design of Sunflowers and the Ukrainian flag from a painting by a young artist I contacted, who was trapped in the city of Bakhmut, which is currently under siege. The cards are selling like hot-cakes and the entire proceeds are going to support Sunflower Scotland, who are sending help from Edinburgh to those suffering in the Ukraine. If you would like a pack, or would like to help them in any way, go to www.sunflowerscotland.co.uk

John Barrett

From history to sport and from cookery to crime, we round up the pick of the books perfect for Father’s Day (18 June)

Cricket’s Greatest Rivalry: A History of The Ashes in 12 Matches by Simon Hughes

With the 2023 Ashes Test Series set to start at Edgbaston on 16 June, all eyes will be on England to see if they can get back to winning ways on home soil – they haven’t won the famous Urn since 2015. For cricket-crazy fans, this book is a fast-paced distinctive history of the iconic, 137-year-old cricketing rivalry between England and Australia by commentator, analyst and award-winning cricket historian Simon Hughes, along with complete statistics and records of all the Ashes fixtures and results and much more!

The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman

A decade-old cold case leads Osman’s beloved aging investigators, the Thursday Murder Club, to a local news legend on the hunt for a sensational headline and a murder with no body and no answers. Then a new foe pays Elizabeth a visit. Her mission? Kill... or be killed. Can the gang solve the mystery and save Elizabeth before the murderer strikes again? Full of Osman’s trademark charm, insight and intelligence, this is the third novel in his record-breaking, million-copy bestselling Thursday Murder Club series.

The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

Regularly voted one of the best English-language novels of the past 100 years, this witty, wise and bittersweet 1951 novel is a tale of postwar alienation told by angst-ridden 17-year-old Holden Caulfield as he grapples with growing up, loss, sex, depression, his identity, and understanding the events that shaped him. Controversial at the time of publication for its frank language, this ultimate American coming-of-age novel was an instant best-seller.

The Gold by Neil Forsyth & Thomas Turner

The astonishing true story of the robbery of the century, Brink’s-Mat, Britain’s biggest heist. On 26 November 1983, an armed gang stole gold bullion worth almost £26 million from the Brink’s-Mat security depot near London’s Heathrow Airport. For 40 years, myths and legends have grown around the Brink’s-Mat heist and the events that followed. This is the conclusion of extensive research and includes exclusive testimony from one of the original robbers, who gives his version of events for the first time.

A Cook’s Tour by Anthony Bourdain

Part travel memoir, part gastronomic journal, lifelong cook and bestselling author of Kitchen Confidential, Bourdain’s passion for food and adventure shines through in this culinary classic as he travels around the world in search of the perfect meal. And as he makes his way from California all the way to Cambodia, he experiences some of the world’s greatest – and most delicious – culinary adventures. But being Anthony Bourdain, this was never going to be a conventional culinary tour…

Wordle Challenge

The chance to play the online sensation Wordle offline, with a collection of 500 brainteasing word-based puzzles to do anytime, anywhere. Based on the same format that has proved a runaway success, these stimulating Wordle puzzles are graded from Easy to Expert level. Puzzlers must guess what the correct word is, deducing from previous words in the grid what letters go where. A clue means there is only one correct solution to each puzzle, and answers can be found at the back of the book.

Fun activities for all the family.

BBQ, home baking, bouncy castle, pony rides and much more...

We would welcome donations of home baking and tombola items. No bric-a-brac. Thanks.

Donations can be delivered to the Rec Hall between 2-4pm on Sat 17th June Or email helenbrockie@gmail com to arrange collection

l 4 Tiger Turf all-weather artificial grass courts

l Floodlit evening tennis

l Men’s and ladies teams

l Regular social play

l Adult coaching

l Free junior coaching for members

l Chance of Wimbledon tickets

CORSTORPHINE FLORAL ART CLUB

Enjoy Floral Demonstrations by Qualified Demonstrators

Meets on the 2nd Monday of each month from Sept –May

In St Thomas’s Church Hall Glasgow Road

Meeting starts 7 for 7.30pm

For further information please contact Irene Young 01968 674064

Appointments available from Tuesday 9th May

A kind, caring home this summer

Following our recent refurbishment, Murrayfield House care home is ready to welcome you with the kindest possible residential, nursing and dementia care.

Want to learn new skills or gain more confidence using your laptop, tablet or mobile phone?

Come along for a cuppa on Tuesday mornings with our tech savvy volunteers - no questions too big or small!

Book a session - 07580 659 676

Digital support tailored for you

Situated in a peaceful suburb in Edinburgh, Murrayfield House offers luxury accommodation and facilities, including a popular ballroom, café, and a large courtyard garden, surrounded by acres of beautiful parkland.

If you would like to know more about Murrayfield House and the type of care we can provide, please contact one of our dedicated care advisors today.

Corstorphine and Murrayfield Community Policing Officers

PC Sam Davison

PC Susan Fulton

Please contact us at: EdinburghCPTNorthWest@scotland.pnn.police.uk Or Tel. 101

Officers attend or provide reports for both Corstorphine and Murrayfield Community Council meetings.

Police activity updates can also be seen on Twitter: Edinburgh Police North West @EdinPolNW

Please report crimes via 101 or 999 in an emergency.

What do we mean by exotic plants?

It’s not unusual for those who love gardens to yearn for something that looks tropical or exotic. These plants remind us of holidays and help with a contemporary feel.

Tropical gardens

Bold foliage and dazzling flower colours can create a lush, dramatic oasis. Tropical plants can be used to create a framework for your garden and the spaces between can be filled with plants that provide complementary shapes and colours. Grasses such as carex and miscanthus work well, as do large-leafed evergreens including Fatsia japonica and ferns. Hostas can pop up during spring and summer, together with shadedwelling brunneras, brightly-flowering crocosmia and day lilies in the sunnier areas. Japanese anemones are partial-shade lovers that fit in well for some late-summer flowers combined with interesting foliage.

It is possible to grow bananas (Musa) here in the UK, although they might need some winter protection. They can form huge statement plants up to three metres high and their tropical leaves can reach a length of two metres. It is rare for them to form fruit in the UK, but it is possible! Then there are the much- coveted tree ferns, Dicksonia antarctica, which are said to be some of the oldest plants in the world.

The iconic tropical forest trees are palms, such as Trachycarpus fortunei and wagnerianus, also known as windmill or chusan palms, Phoenix canariensis, the Canary Island date palm and Chamaerops humilis, the dwarf fan palm. These varieties have proved to be fairly hardy here in the UK, although they often sustain damage that needs to be tidied up in the spring. Go for a lush, full appearance and consider using bamboo to screen out the constraints of your boundaries. Clumping varieties including fargesias are easier to maintain, but use a root barrier to be sure your bamboo won’t invade further afield.

Desert gardens

It’s not easy to create a desert garden within a country with high rainfall. However, if you have a south-facing, sheltered site and you prepare the ground adequately, it is not impossible. Desertdwellers need very free-draining soil of almost pure grit or sand. Plants will be those that store water, such as cacti, agaves and aloes.

You can use desert as your inspiration and be inspired by the Sahara, Gobi and Kalahari, creating a garden that has the atmosphere of this unique type of ecosystem. Ornamental grasses are a must for the desert vibe, with their sandy-coloured seed heads and narrow leaves. Yuccas are well-adapted to desert life and you can include perennials such as salvias, cistus, sedum and creeping thyme. Drought-tolerant plants often have silvery foliage and fine hairs on the leaves that help them conserve moisture. You will definitely not see a lush lawn in a desert!

Canary Island Date Palm

Agave desert plant

By Caroline Knight

Banana palm with fruit

Murrayfield Community Council

(MCC) held its AGM and an Ordinary Meeting on 2 May 2023.

Please see the MCC website for the full Minutes of meetings.

www.murrayfieldcc.org.uk

Office bearers

The following office bearers were re-elected without a contest:-

Chair and Secretary - John Yellowlees

Vice Chair - Jim Forbes

Treasurer – Jim McDonaugh

Dave Dawson intimated his wish to resign as Social Engagement Secretary but, in the absence of a candidate to replace him, agreed to continue in the role informally meantime.

CCWEL works at Roseburn

It was reported that:-

• work on the Roseburn section of the CCWEL should be completed in a few weeks’ time. The outstanding work includes landscaping and surface repairs at Wester Coates, Balbirnie Place and the foot of Roseburn Cliff.

• the right turn into Russell Road has been restored and the new pedestrian crossings over Roseburn Terrace have been brought into operation.

• the existing planters on the Old Colt Bridge may be replaced by a single new planter at either end near the new street lights. A tree planter will be used to overcome the problem that a tree cannot be planted in the ground because of underground utilities.

• new lines will be added on the west side of Murrayfield Avenue to delineate parallel parking where vehicles used to park “end on”.

Future Meetings

Next Meeting: Tuesday, 27 June 2023 at 7:30 pm in Murrayfield Parish Church Upper Hall. Please see MCC’s website www.murrayfieldcc.org.uk for full Minutes of meetings.

Murrayfield Community Council

Helps the people of the area to have their say on any matter affecting their lives, their welfare, their environment, its development and amenity.

• hatching will be added near the island on West Coates to prevent westbound motorists from mistakenly using two lanes. Additional arrows may also be added.

• the CCWEL scheme will be monitored and reviews carried out 6, 12 and 24 months after completion of the Haymarket section, which is scheduled for January 2024.

Ellersly Road and Kinellan Road

MCC continues to press the Council to widen the pavement on the north side of Ellersly Road and install traffic calming measures on Ellersly Road and Kinellan Road.

Planning

13 Ravelston Park - Planning permission for a two storey extension to this villa in the Dean Conservation Area was granted by the Development Management SubCommittee on 21 March.

Elgin House, 20 Haymarket Yards - Just outside the MCC area, planning approval has been granted for the demolition of Elgin House and development of a major hotel and office complex on the site.

Campbell Avenue woodland – MCC welcomes a proposal for a programme of arboricultural work, including pruning of trees, cutting of ivy and planting of new trees.

Roseburn Park café

The conversion of the former toilet block to a café is nearing completion. The café will be called the Rosebean Café.

Local Organisations

MCC’s website contains a list of local organisations with contact details.

Follow MCC on Facebook and Twitter.

Bursting with home-grown flavour, British asparagus is in season until the end of the month. So, pick up a bunch at your local farm shop or farmers’ market and make the most of this versatile vegetable!

Serves 2

Preparation time 10 minutes

Cooking time 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 x 150g rib-eye steaks

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil, plus extra for cooking the asparagus

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 1 bunch British asparagus, rinsed and woody ends trimmed

• A pinch of togarashi seasoning, optional (you could use cayenne pepper)

• White and black sesame seeds, to garnish

For the teriyaki sauce

• 75ml soy sauce

• 75ml mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)

• 75ml sake

• 1 tbsp sugar

For more asparagus recipe inspiration, visit www.britishasparagus.com

1. First make the teriyaki sauce. Combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan, place on a medium heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for a couple of minutes then remove from the heat and leave to cool. Any leftover sauce can be stored in a clean bottle in the fridge.

2. If cooking on the barbecue, heat the coals until ready to cook. Alternatively, heat a griddle pan until hot and almost smoking. Rub the steaks with a little oil and season with salt and black pepper. Griddle for 2 minutes each side (depending on thickness) for medium-rare. Wrap loosely in foil and leave to rest while you cook the asparagus.

3. Rub the asparagus with a little oil then lay on the barbecue grill rack or the hot griddle and cook for 2-3 minutes, turning every now and then until they start to soften but still have bite and are lightly charred.

4. Share the asparagus between two warm plates. Slice the steaks into 1cm strips and scatter over the asparagus, spooning over the meat juices left from resting. Drizzle over the teriyaki sauce, sprinkle with togarashi (if using) and the sesame seeds.

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If you often feel fatigued or experience cravings, your blood glucose levels could be to blame. French biochemist, Jessie Inchauspé, discusses this in her book, Glucose Revolution. She says that although we typically associate glucose regulation with diabetes, monitoring our blood-sugar levels is something we could all benefit from.

‘Glucose’ and ‘blood sugar’ are used interchangeably, but both refer to your body’s main molecule of energy. Your body breaks down sugars and starches into glucose. Healthy foods that are rich in fibre slow the release of glucose into the blood, but when you eat sugary foods, your body becomes overwhelmed with glucose and reacts to this increase in blood sugar by releasing insulin. This is known as a glucose spike, which if repeated over a prolonged period of time can increase your risk of type 2 diabetes and polycystic ovary syndrome.

Even in the short term, glucose spikes can cause energy crashes, brain fog and cravings. Simple carbohydrate sources containing pure sugar, honey and sweeteners are the main culprits and get broken down into glucose much faster than more complex carbohydrates like wholegrain bread or rice. However, while it can be helpful to reduce your intake of simple carbohydrates, ‘Glucose Goddess’ Jessie argues that you don’t need to cut out these foods completely. Instead, she recommends trying her glucose ‘hacks’, which aim to balance your blood sugar without drastically changing your diet:

Enjoy a savoury breakfast

The food you eat first thing has an impact on your glucose levels for the rest of the day. For this reason, Jessie advises starting with a savoury or low-sugar meal. Some options to try include eggs, Greek yoghurt, a protein shake, peanut butter on wholemeal toast, or a plate of meat and eggs.

Eat your vegetables first

When it comes to glucose regulation, the order in which you eat your food is important. Vegetables are great sources of fibre that break down slowly in the digestive system, and by doing so also slow down the speed at which you digest starches. This means that glucose trickles into the bloodstream much slower than if you had eaten the same foods in reverse order. For a quick and easy option, snack on some baby carrots and hummus while you cook.

Move after eating

Taking a short walk or hitting the gym after a big meal is another way of halting the accumulation of glucose in the body. Spending just ten minutes doing any exercise you enjoy can make a difference – whether that’s strength training, yoga or running.

Incorporate vinegar into your diet

Vinegar slows down the breakdown of starches into glucose and encourages your muscles to soak up glucose as it arrives in your bloodstream. Any vinegar will work, Jessie claims, but apple cider vinegar might be the most palatable. You could try mixing a tablespoon of vinegar in hot or cold water and drinking it twenty minutes before eating, or alternatively adding vinaigrette to your salad.

Local Medical Centres

JUNE

Father’s Day Sunday 18th

Longest Day Wednesday 21st

End of Term Dates

Local Schools Wednesday 28th

Murrayfield Medical Centre:

Tel: 0131 337 2166

Saughton Crescent

Mon - Friday 8am-6pm

Closed*:

Thursdays for training between 12.15pm & 1.15pm

www.mmc.org.uk

Murrayfield Medical Practice:

Tel: 0131 337 6151

Riversdale Crescent

Mon - Friday 8am-6pm

www.murrayfieldmedicalpractice.scot.nhs.uk

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.

Edinburgh Academy

Senior School Last Day of Term is Friday 30th

Junior School Last Day of Term is Thursday 29th

Erskine Stewart’s Melville

Wed 28th June Nursery-P6 (after School)

Thurs 29th June P7, S1-S3 (after School)

Fri 30thJune MES - S4-S6 (after School)

Fri 30th June SMC - S4-S6 (at lunchtime)

St George’s

Friday 30th

Nursery from 11.30am

Junior School from 11.30am

Lower & Upper Schools approx. 12 noon

JULY

Edinburgh Trades Fortnight from Saturday 1st July

AUGUST

School Start of Term Dates

Local Schools Wednesday 16th

Edinburgh Academy

Junior & Senior Schools Wed 23rd

Erskine Stewart’s Melville

Tues 22nd Induction Day (S1 & S6)

Wed 23rd Start of Term all pupils

St George’s

Wed 23rd Term Starts

(Boarders return the day before the start of term)

Dates for your Diary

Corstorphine Art Group Annual Exhibition 2023

Saturday 29th July to Friday 4th August

10.30am – 4.30pm daily

Saturday 5th 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) www.corstorphineartgroup.com www.facebook.com/CorstorphineArtGroup

Come along and enjoy the wide selection of original works by local artists. Most items on exhibit are available for sale.

Corstorphine Heritage Centre

‘Poppies’ by Anne Henderson

Our Building and Renovation team here at Maximize are highly skilled with an eye for detail. We strive into getting the best out of every job with a dedicated squad with over 25 years in the construction industry. To get jobs completed in the correct timeframe we maximize all our resources for the best outcome.

Open

By Katherine Sorrell

The aim is to create both functional and ambient light, using ‘layers’ of different types of fitting at different heights and spread out in the relevant areas. Think about switch positioning, and whether timers or waterproof plug sockets might be useful.

Enjoy long summer evenings with a beautiful lighting scheme for your outdoor space.

A well thought-out lighting scheme will help extend the use of your outside space from lazy summer days into the night. Great lighting adds atmosphere and illumination, highlights interesting features, helps guide you and provides additional security.

If you are considering landscaping work, try to include a permanent outdoor lighting circuit, allowing your scheme to be more flexible and effective. Draw this up early, as it will need to be connected by a qualified person according to Building Regulations, and trenches may be needed for armoured cabling. Discuss with your electrician considerations such as wildlife that might nibble cables or the effect of lighting on your neighbours.

Think about what elements of your garden would benefit from illumination, then think about the positioning of seating, walkways and any features to which you wish to draw attention.

murrayfield carpets & interiors

We have a mixture of 80/20 wool and manmade carpets (Polypropylene) most of the manmade carpets are Stain Resistant and bleach cleanable.

We offer Full fitting service Carpets & LVT Uplift and dispose of old carpets or flooring

Underlays Gripper Bars

And all accessories

We are currently the only shop in Edinburgh with a stand for Coretec LVT click system. Its 100% water proof and is guaranteed for life.

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Mon Tue Thr Fri 9.30am to 5pm Wed & Sat 9.30am to 1.00pm

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Add enough general lighting to allow you to enjoy the garden once the sun has set. Floodlights or spotlights, wall washers, downlights, uplights, deck-mounted lights and post lights could each have a place. Wall lights are a good choice for passageways and either side of an entrance, and PIR (passive infrared) sensors that switch on when they detect movement nearby are useful, being a great security feature and brilliant when your hands are full.

Next, decide what ‘feature’ lighting you want, such as a row of pendants over a dining table in a pergola. String lights bring a party vibe whether garlanded along a boring fence, around a tree or over the top of a gazebo, for example. If permanent outdoor lighting is impossible, consider good-quality solar or battery-operated LEDs. They are relatively inexpensive, easy to install and available in a range of styles. Options include stake lights, festoon lights, lanterns and fairy lights. Portable LED lamps can be used anywhere, such as on tables, beside the barbecue or in the porch. Add more warmth and vitality with candles and night lights.

Carpets: 0131 346 1838

Interiors: 0131 313 1881 sales@murrayfieldcarpets.co.uk

Alpine paving offers the complete garden services, with over 15 years experience we cover all paving. Landscaping, fencing, turfing, grass cutting, tree work & general tidy ups in Edinburgh, the Lothian and Fife. All rubbish is removed. All staff are uniformed and friendly and knowledgeable. We are fully insured.

We also offer a power washing service to clean and restore all driveways, patios and paths. Ask about our sealing and weed removal options.

Call now for a FREE quotation on 0131 450 7157

Arrange wall lights above seating and food preparation areas to provide task and ambient illumination. Brooklyn outdoor and bathroom wall light in pewter, £90; Swan-neck outdoor and bathroom dome wall lights in pewter, and brass shade with brass wall holder, £169 each; all ndustville.co.uk.

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Moving Forward

One step at a time Get out of the house

Tea Dance

A supportive group for widowed men

Chat with men in a similar situation

Outings, quizes, conversation guest speakers & lots more

For more info & to register Contact Fiona : development@ccchub.online

Group runs on Wednesdays from 10.30am-12.00 noon at CCC, 5 Kirk Loan

in collaboration with W.T Dunbar & Co-op

Saturday's 27th May & 24th June 2pm - 4pm

The Corstorphine Astoria Centre

18 Kirk Loan

Tickets on Sale £6 from our Charity shop

COME AND TRY CROQUET !

Balgreen Croquet and Bowling Club (behind Balgreen Primary School) welcomes:

• Beginners

• Corporate groups

• Social groups

It’s a great way to spend an afternoon. All equipment and tuition provided. For more details visit

www.balgreencroquet.club

Please buy tickets in advance from Corstorphine Community Centre, 5 Kirk Loan Mon - Fri 10am to 3pm Includes Light Afternoon Tea Solution on Page 56

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SCOTT LENNEN

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3/3 Manse Street

Corstorphine

Edinburgh EH12 7TR 07884 017577

Central Heating and Gas Appliances

Repairs, Servicing and Installations

Landlord’s Certificates

Power Flushing, All Plumbing Work

24 Hour Emergency Call Out

Repair . Maintain . Install

All work carried out by Ex-Scottish Gas Service Technician

Father’s Day is a celebration that honours the role of fathers and forefathers. It is a modern holiday, though the ancient Romans did have a tradition of honouring fathers in February, but only those who were deceased.

The first unofficial Father’s Day was held in Fairmont, West Virginia, on 5th July 1908, as a memorial service for more than 200 men recently killed in the Monongah Mining Disaster, leaving 1,000 fatherless children.

The idea belonged to Sonora Smart Dodd whose father William, a Civil War veteran, had raised six children on his own after his wife died in childbirth. This was at a time when motherhood was becoming increasingly sentimentalised, and Mothering Sunday (the fourth Sunday in Lent) was being more and more widely celebrated. Dodd felt that men deserved equal recognition. She won the support of the local YMCA and churches and, on the appointed Sunday, YMCA members all went to church wearing roses in their lapels to honour their dads.

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)

In what seems to have been a case of simultaneous invention, the town of Spokane, Washington, held another Father’s Day service two years later.

Spokane’s church service attracted much wider attention than Fairmont’s and became an annual event. President Wilson was a speaker at the 1916 event, and eight years later President Coolidge backed one of several failed bids in Congress to recognise it as a national holiday – an ambition only finally realised by President Nixon in 1972

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Laptop MAC and PC Repairs Virus and malware removal

and custom built gaming computers

Health checks and screen repairs

Data recovery

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PUZZLE SOLUTIONS

From smoothing skin to lightening sun spots and tackling thread veins, today’s non-surgical treatments can work wonders…

Microneedling to smooth and tone

Microneedling involves pricking your skin with needles to stimulate collagen and elastin, which then help to smooth and tone your skin. If that sounds like something straight out of a horror film, be reassured that the needles are tiny. Microneedling can also reduce scarring, sun damage and pigmentation. You’ll normally need at least three treatments and won’t see results for six weeks.

Ouch factor: a topical anaesthetic will be applied before your treatment, so it should be uncomfortable rather than painful.

Cost: from £250 per session.

Ultherapy to lift and tighten sagging skin

A Hydrafacial to tackle sun damage and blocked pores We do love a multi-tasker, and few are as good as a Hydrafacial. In one session, your skin will be deep cleansed and hydrated, pores will be unclogged, collagen will be stimulated, and so much more. It can help with everything from pigmentation to fine lines and acne. You should see an improvement after your first treatment, but monthly visits are recommended for best results.

Ouch factor: pain-free!

Cost: from £125 per session.

Laser therapy to reduce redness and thread veins

Laser works by ‘shutting off’ blood vessels. As a result, the problem veins eventually disappear. You’ll likely need at least six sessions for maximum results.

SMALLEST to BIGGEST: Golf, pool, tennis, cricket, baseball, bowling, volleyball/netball, football, basketball.

Crossword answers:

Across: 1 Golf, 4 Archery, 7 Judo, 8 Tennis, 11 Rugby, 12 Sailing, 13 Cricket.

Down: 2 Football, 3 Cycling, 5 Running, 6 Hockey, 9 Squash, 10 Karate.

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Ultherapy uses ultrasound to boost collagen. This brings a range of benefits, including lifting, tightening, firming and smoothing skin. In other words, it’s a great all-rounder. Unlike the other treatments we’ve mentioned, the ultrasound penetrates deep into the tissue. Results last for up to a year, although some people might need top ups before then.

Ouch factor: your skin will feel hot and tingly, but only while the treatment is taking place.

Cost: from £1,800 per session.

Ouch factor: the laser can feel a bit like a pin prick and your skin will feel quite warm. Depending on the type of laser used, your skin might be tender for a few days after treatment, and there could be some bruising.

Cost: from £150 per session.

Wrinkle relaxing treatment

Botulinum toxin (commonly referred to as Botox) is a widely used treatment for wrinkles. It is only approved for medical use, but it is much better known as a cosmetic beauty treatment because it is a toxin that stops a muscle moving for a limited period. It is widely used to smooth the lines and wrinkles that people get as they age, such as crow’s feet and frown lines. Strictly speaking aestheticians shouldn’t advertise Botox as a treatment. In reality many do or might use the term ‘wrinkle treatment’.

Ouch factor: the needles are very thin, so it’ll probably hurt less than you might be expecting, but there will still be some discomfort.

Cost: from £150 per session.

Choosing the right practitioner

If you do decide to try a ‘tweakment’, make sure you go to a registered, qualified and insured practitioner. Book in for a consultation before your treatment and ask about risks and possible side effects.

Further info

You can find lots of information about different non-surgical procedures, choosing a practitioner and things to consider at www.nhs.uk/conditions/cosmetic-procedures

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Beauty

Avon Representative 11

Beds

The Bed Shop 7

Blinds/Curtains

James Erskine 11

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Maximize Building & Renovations 47

Pentland Brickworks 21

Cabinet Maker

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Tummies not Trash

Babies Group (birth to 2 years)

Men's Shed Social (space available) workshop- full

Digital Support for phones, tablets and laptops

Book a slot: Call - 07580 659 676

Gentle Seated Exercise

Lunch Club - Waiting List

Morning Craft Group- Waiting list

Moving Forward- Widowers group- NEW Group

Afternoon Craft Group- Waiting list

Walking Group (8km)

Sporting Memory Group -Waiting List

Men's Shed Workshop (Full)

Crochet and Knitting Group

Youth Group (S1- S6)

Art Group

Music, songs and fun- 5yrs and under- waiting list

Music, songs and fun- 5yrs and under- New Group

Community Shed workshop

Community Garden - Open again!

Gentle exercise, walks and warm ups

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