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.

Whether

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.