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Balgreen Library: 529 5585
City of Edinburgh Council: 200 2323
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
Edinburgh Airport: 0844 448 8833
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19th MAY Murrayfield Grapevine June/July/August 2026 Edition
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Hello and welcome to the latest edition of the Murrayfield Grapevine, your local business directory.
We are in spring now – yay! The clocks have gone forward, meaning evenings are longer and, when the sun does come out, it’s not just brighter, it’s actually warm. And there are four bank holidays in the next two months. Yay again!
As usual the Grapevine is bursting with many local businesses so give them a call if you need their service, and please remember to mention The Grapevine when you do.
Have a look through the whole publication, this month you will find all information for Easter Services at the Murrayfield Churches, and I have also included a page of information regarding Defibrillators, their location and how to use - a fabulous suggestion by a local reader. Many thanks.
Your next publication will cover the months of May, June and July, and will be distributed in the first week of May. Summer is just around the corner !!
Take care and best wishes From Jill
Welcome to
EDINBURGH WHISKY HOUSE (formerly known as The Hampton)
A familiar place, a warm and traditional pub & restaurant in the heart of Murrayfield.
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. Home visits available for housebound.
The Murrayfield Grapevine is printed by Cowan Print Tel : 01236 821177
Do you suffer from:
Back or neck pain
e invite you to enjoy your neighbourhood pub in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, open every day.
From April, we introduce weekend dining, followed by our full restaurant experience launching in May.
We look forward to becoming part of the heart of the community once again.
Edinburgh Whisky House Hotel & Pub 14 Corstorphine Road, Murrayfield Tel: 0131 353 0011
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Joint, ligament or tendon sprains Muscle tears or strains
Work-related arm pain (RSI)
Frozen shoulder
Tennis or Golfer’s elbow
Arthritis or generalised joint pains
Headaches
Stiffness following fracture or injury
Dizziness/BPPV
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.
Company Registration Number- SC626847
KeyLandscapes Ltd
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.
www.keylandscapes.co.uk
Roofing
Masonry
Chimneys
Plastering
Rendering
Guttering & Downpipes
Damp Proofing & Preservation
Joinery - Renovations, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Garage Conversions
Building - Structural Alterations, Fencing & Decking
Exterior Painting & Decoration
SUDOKU
How to play: Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3 x 3 box contains the digits 1 through 9, with no repetition! You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic - there is no maths involved and no adding up. Solutions on Page 52
If you are searching for professional, reliable, high-quality removal services in Edinburgh, look no further than Kingdom for Edinburgh Removals. With years of experience handling removals, you can trust us to make your moving journey smooth and hassle-free. We are recognized for our meticulous attention to detail, skilled team, and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction.
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
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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
The first talk this year was on 2nd February and was a fascinating presentation by Bill Simpson about the RAF Edinburgh 603 Squadron, which included Spitfires tackling the German Airforce over the Firth of Forth. The second talk on Monday 2nd March was with George Anderson from the Beechgrove Garden who talked about his Horticultural Journey.
The April 6th presentation will be about German Spies in WWII and the May 4th talk will be about the Fisherrow Fishwives
(known locally as The Lit) has now existed for over 100 years, starting life in 1880. It meets monthly in St. Ninian’s Church Hall, on St. John’s Road on the first Monday of the month, eight times a year for a wide variety of interesting talks and presentations.
After a summer break there will be four more talks, from September to December, usually ending with a musical evening just before Christmas.
Every meeting starts at 7.45pm and is over by 9pm. It helps if first time visitors could arrive by 7.30pm. Membership of The Lit costs £20 for a full year, covering eight meetings, or you can come along for individual meetings and pay £4 on the door.
Everyone is welcome and we hope to see you there.
For more information about the Lit, please email thecorstorphinelit@gmail.com
SCHOOL SUMMER FAIR
DOOR ENTRY:
£1 adult
50p child
Free < age 3
a Cash (preferred) event
12a Clerwood Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 8PG.
Corstorphine Bowling Club is located in the heart of our community within easy walking distance of the village centre. Our quiet club is a perfect place to play bowls and spend time with your friends. We pride ourselves on the family-friendly environment and welcoming atmosphere for bowlers of all abilities.
Don’t just take our word for it, come and pay us a visit to find out more.
CORSTORPHINE BOWLING CLUB
Douglas S. Mackay
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• Domestic & Commercial
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• Motorised Systems Installed & Repaired
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Keep your Spine in Shape
Your spine is the backbone of your entire body – literally and figuratively. That means poor spinal health may negatively impact you from head to toe. How can you keep your spine in shape?
EXE RCISES (to Do & Not to Do)
Some common exercises help promote spinal health in the form of proper posture while others promote poor posture and put the spine at risk. A strong core supports the spine, whereas a weak core can lead to pain and injury. To build the core, think bent-leg knee raises, stability ball exercises and other exercises that strengthen the core muscles (remembering to keep your spine protected at all times by avoiding rounding the back / neck). On the other hand, avoid exercises / movements that unduly stress the spine: slumping while sitting and bending forward immediately after sitting come to mind, as do exercises that make you prone to rounding your back (traditional sit-ups, toe-touches, etc.).
Please seek exercise advice from a qualified healthcare professional.
SLEE P MATTE RS
Your sleep position and the overall quality of your sleep play a big role in spinal health. The ideal position for the spine during sleep places you on your back with a pillow underneath the knees. As you might imagine, lying on your stomach is the worst position. Your pillow and mattress also matter, so make sure you choose the right ones for you, or your spine will let you know with neck and/or back pain. (Talk to your healthcare professional for suggestions.)
NUTRITION E SSENTIAL S
Believe it or not, certain foods promote a healthy spine (and vice versa). For example, adequate water intake is necessary to nourish not only the body’s cells, but also the spinal intervertebral discs. As you might imagine, water helps keep the discs (and thus the spine) from getting stiff and becoming subject to injury. In addition, an antiinflammatory diet is key to preventing back pain and other spine problems due to inflammation. Think foods such as omega-3 fish and lean proteins, fresh produce, avocado and olive oil while reducing intake of pro-inflammatory foods (most fast foods and processed foods, sugar-laden sweets, etc.).
CHIROPRACTIC C ARE
No conversation about spinal health would be complete without mentioning chiropractic, an entire health care profession founded on the principle that a healthy, properly aligned spine may have far-reaching effects on the entire body. Research asserts chiropractic’s effectiveness in treating back pain, neck pain and various other musculoskeletal conditions, and the goal of chiropractic care is to improve spinal health and help prevent pain from returning.
Ross McDonald & Rebecca Vickery Registered Chiropractors
MYour vote is valuableuse it wisely.
by John Barrett - former local Member of Parliament and Councillor
any people have completely lost trust in politicians and all political parties. Having been elected a number of times to the Edinburgh City Council and as an MP to Westminster, I can completely understand why this is the case. I have now left all political party activity behind me and have spoken to many people who feel they cannot trust anyone, or any party, to be honest about what they plan to do, and then to deliver what they have promised. This is now made more difficult, as it is also hard to tell what information we see online is truthful.
In the first Scottish Parliament election back in 1999 I was a City Councillor and working to help David Steel be elected in the Lothian Region. He became the first Presiding Officer of the first Scottish Parliament. On 7th May this year we will elect the seventh Parliament to govern Scotland for the next five years and we have only a few weeks to make up our minds who to vote for and whether or not to vote.
As we watch our television news programmes, we can see around the world several countries which do not have fair and free elections, and others who do not have any elections. We often do not value what we have until we lose it, but in order to deserve your vote, parties and politicians must earn every vote they ask for. Fewer people vote simply because of loyalty to one party, and voting is more unpredictable than before. With six parties to choose from in most areas there will be many opportunities to hear their policies and
promises. We each have two votes, one for a constituency Member and one for a Regional List member of the Scottish Parliament. Before casting your vote, it is important to try to establish what promises can actually be delivered. Many parties will offer to spend more on vital public services like the NHS, and most people want to see services like education and the health service improved by providing more resources. But most people also do not want to pay more tax especially when they are struggling to pay many other bills each week. People do not want to pay more Income Tax and Council Tax, but few politicians are honest about where the money will come from to pay for improved services. We should all engage with candidates, attend their public meetings, quiz them about matters you care about and if they get your support they might end up as your next Member of the Scottish Parliament. Then their work really begins.
John Barrett
Cleland Roofing Solutions Ltd started up at an office right next to Turnhouse Golf Club, and have recently opened a larger site in Gorebridge. In the near future we will be opening a new office in the borders as the company expands. We have 8 vans with 8 squads, working and covering all of Scotland. All of our teams carry out all types of roofing works and roughcasting which include:
SLATING AND TILING
BUILT UP FELT SYTEMS
GUTTER REPAIR 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.
Fostering Futures in Corstorphine –Could You Make a Difference?
Did you know one of Scotland’s oldest charities is based right here in Corstorphine? Dean and Cauvin has supported young people for nearly 300 years and are looking for new foster carers to join our community.
Our foster carers say what makes fostering with us special is our personal approach:
“They’ve been around for hundreds of years but have chosen to remain smaller and just be really good at what they do.”
At the heart of our support is the Wellbeing Hub on St John’s Road –a warm, welcoming space for carers, young people and the local community. The Hub offers counselling, peer support, food and baby resources and meeting spaces for community use.
It’s also where we run Fostering preparation training sessions, so pop in for a chat and see what’s happening.
We’re looking for carers for teenagers and mum and baby placements –a unique chance to support a young parent and their baby in those vital early days. You’ll receive full support from enquiry through training and beyond, with a dedicated social worker, 24/7 help, flexible training and a strong peer network. We also offer short breaks, family days, an annual residential trip and access to our holiday caravan.
You don’t need to be an experienced parent – just open-minded and ready to make a difference. As one carer says:
“If you have an inkling to foster, a willingness to learn and compassion for young people then you should pick up the phone.”
Holy Week & Easter Services 2026
Murrayfield Churches Together and the Church of Scotland Grouping
Palm/Passion - Sunday 29th March
Murrayfield Parish Church 10.30am:
We are looking forward to an Easter video performed and produced by the young people from S-Club Film Crew.
Saughtonhall UR Church 11am: Joint pastorate service with Duke St URCheld at Saughtonhall UR Church.
The Church of the Good Shepherd 10am: With the blessing of palms.
Holy Tuesday - 31st March
The Church of the Good Shepherd 7pm: Stations of the Cross in the garden
Maundy Thursday - 2nd April
Saughtonhall UR Church 7pm: Tenebrae Common Service
The Church of the Good Shepherd 7pm: Commemoration of the Institution of the Eucharist
Good Friday - 3rd April
Murrayfield Parish Church 7pm: A joint service with the CofS grouping churches and Murrayfield Churches Together.
The Church of the Good Shepherd 10am: Stations of the Cross on Zoom.
The Church of the Good Shepherd 2pm: Liturgy of the Cross.
Easter Sunday - 5th April
Murrayfield Parish Church 10.30am: We have a joyous celebration of the resurrection. This will include the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper.
The Church of the Good Shepherd 10am: Easter Day Sung Festal Eucharist.
Saughtonhall United Reformed Church at 12noon: Easter Communion Service at Saughtonhall United Reformed Church.
Murrayfield Churches Together wish you a Happy Easter
Murrayfield Parish Church www.murrayfieldparishchurch.org.uk
The Church Of The Good Shepherd www.goodshepherdmurrayfield.org.uk
Saughtonhall United Reformed Church www. saughtonhall.com www.facebook.com/saughtonhall
8 Coltbridge Avenue, Murrayfield, Edinburgh 0131 337 2226
Podiatry: 0770 4689 342
Reflexology: 0746 0684 166
Members of the Royal College of Podiatry & HCPC registered
Vaji Naji BSc (Hons) MRCPod Minoo Hakim The Association of Reflexlogists
l Home Visits
l Routine Podiatry & Advice
l Hand and Foot Reflexology
l Nail Surgery & Dry Needling
l Biomechanics & Orthotics
l Evening Clinic on Mondays 6-9 pm
Murrayfield Community Council (“MCC”) holds public meetings online and in person.
Please see our website for dates, agendas and minutes www.murrayfieldcc.org.uk
Is your street a squeeze?
Ever wider cars and new rules against pavement parking mean that some streets can be hard to drive. Cars, emergency vehicles, bin lorries and delivery vans struggle to get through. In recent months Coltbridge Terrace and the bottom of Murrayfield Gardens have been highlighted. If you have had such problems in these or any other streets, let us know. (Also let us know if you prefer that traffic remains squeezed). Please contact us using the details below and let your neighbours know. More reports increase the chances of action. Things can change: see an example at www.murrayfieldcc.org.uk belmont-gardens-access
Russell Road pavement cycling
The stretch of pavement between Roseburn and the tram bridge is designated for people on foot. But it is often used by people on bikes. The City of Edinburgh Council has plans to improve cycling along this section of Russell Road, which is part of Quiet Route 8 and connects to the end of Roseburn Path and to the Roseburn to Union Canal link. There is no timescale. We hope to find out more soon.
Murrayfield Community Council
New source of community group funding
Part of the City of Edinburgh Council’s Visitor Levy has been set aside for local projects. There is £100,000 per City Council Ward over three years from April 2026. Grants would be issued to local groups. Unlike the Community Grants Fund, grants would not limited to £5000, the normal award process would be by local vote, and each project must benefit visitors as well as locals. There is an information sheet with contact details attached to our 24 February 2026 minutes which are available for download now.
Saughtonhall Community Association (SCA) is changing
At its Annual General Meeting, SCA adopted the constitution of its new form as a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO SC054533). This will allow it to apply for a longer lease on its Hall and recreation ground on Saughtonhall Avenue. You can find out more on its website: www.saughtonhallcommunity.com
Keep up with our news and meetings by subscribing to our newsletter: www.murrayfieldcc.org.uk/contact#newsletter
Or find details of our meetings and documents here: www.murrayfieldcc.org.uk/meetings
And keep up to date with our business here: www.murrayfieldcc.org.uk
See our privacy and data protection information here: www.murrayfieldcc.org.uk/contact#privacy
Chartered Accountants
3 Melville Crescent, EH3 7HW 0131 225 2821 emailus@hollisaccounting.co.uk
Salmon and herb traybake
Light, vibrant and bursting with flavour, this fantastic midweek onepot meal can be on the table within 30 minutes.
Serves 2
Preparation time 15 minutes
Cooking time 15 minutes
Ingredients
• 50g butter, at room temperature
• 15g fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
• 250g asparagus, woody ends trimmed
• 2 salmon fillets
• A handful of fresh radishes, trimmed and halved
• 1 slice of lemon, cut in half
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 courgette
• 100g fresh peas
• 2 tbsp Opies Capers, drained
• A few sprigs each of fresh dill and mint
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 200°C, fan 180°C, gas mark 6. Using a fork, mash the butter until soft, then add the parsley and season well. Roll the herby butter in greaseproof paper to create a small sausage shape and freeze for 15 minutes. (Alternatively, prepare ahead of time and keep in the fridge until solid.)
2. Place the asparagus into a large roasting tray and top with the salmon fillets before scattering the radish around the sides. Top each fillet with a lemon slice.
3. Remove the herb butter from the freezer and cut into four rounds, then divide between the salmon. Season well, cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
4. Using a peeler, slice the courgette into thin ribbons.
5. After 10 minutes in the oven, remove the tin and baste the salmon with the melted butter, then add the courgette ribbons and peas to the tin and return to the oven for a further 5 minutes.
6. Remove from the oven and scatter over the capers, fresh dill and mint and serve immediately.
• Garden drainage • Patios and shed bases • Gutter clean, maintenance, repair & replace.
• Fence repair and replace
• Hard-landscaping /groundworks
• Digger with driver hire
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Murrayfield Medical Centre:
Tel: 0131 337 2166
Saughton Crescent
Mon - Friday 8am-6pm
Closed for staff training
every Tuesday & Thursday
between 12.15-1.15 pm
April – closed Good Friday 3rd all day, & Easter Monday 6th all day
May Day holiday 4th May all day
www.mmc.org.uk
Murrayfield Medical Practice:
Tel: 0131 337 6151
Riversdale Crescent
Mon - Friday 8am-6pm
Closed*: every day,
Mon-Fri 12.30-1.30 for staff training
Staff training morning of April 21st, surgery opens at 1pm
April – closed Good Friday 3rd all day, & Easter Monday 6th all day
May Day holiday 4th May all day
www.murrayfieldmedicalpractice.scot.nhs.uk
* 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.
APRIL
Edinburgh Science Festival 4th - 19th April
Good Friday Holiday April 3rd
Easter Monday Holiday April 6th
School Easter Holidays
Local Schools
Friday 3rd April – Mon 20th (incl)
Return to school Tuesday 21st
Edinburgh Academy
Monday 3rd April – Mon 20th (incl)
Return to school Wednesday 21st
Erskine Stewart’s Melville
Mon 30thMarch – Mon 13th April (incl)
Return to school Tuesday14th
St George’s
Thursday 2ndApril – Fri 17th (incl)
Return to school Monday 20th April
MAY
May Day Monday 4th
Victoria Day Monday 18 th
Spring Bank Holiday Monday 25th
School May Holidays
Local Schools
Mon 4th and 5th
Return to school Wednesday 6th
Victoria day Monday 18th
Return to school Tuesday 19th
Edinburgh Academy
Half Term 25th - 27th
Erskine Stewart’s Melville
Mid Term commences after school on Thursday 7th
return to school Tues 12th for Senior school
return to school Wed 13th for Junior school
Off Monday 25th & Tuesday 26th
return Wednesday 27th
St George’s
Half Term Monday 25th to Wednesday 27th (inclusive )
Return to school Thursday 28th
Dates for your Diary
Thinking about a Direct Cremation?
As your only local, independent, family-owned funeral director we feel it is important that you are aware of exactly what a Direct Cremation entails. A stand alone Direct Cremation, as you might see advertised on TV has no service for family or friends at all.
It is quite simply a removal of your loved one, followed by the return of the cremated remains some weeks later.
It is often the case that your loved one is transported to a central cremation hub far from their home.
We do offer Direct Cremation, but unlike many of the offers advertised on TV, we will look after your loved one locally and continue to offer the additional services you have come to expect from us.
Feel free to come in for a chat about the wide range of options we offer.
For more information on Direct Cremation, scan the QR code.
CORSTORPHINE
FLORAL ART CLUB
Enjoy Floral Demonstrations by Qualified Demonstrators
Meets monthly
(2nd Monday) 7 for 7.30pm
St Thomas’s Church Hall Glasgow Road
For further information contact Johan White 0131 445 4842
Start your week with an Energy Boost
Come along and try Zumba Mondays Time: 9.15 am
Venue: CCC 5 Kirk loan
Cost: £2 suggested donation
Zumba is a fun way to get you moving, lift your mood and brighten your day:
Start your week the Zumba way
Register with Fiona: development@ccchub.online or call 07580 658 676
• Lead Work
• Slating & Tiling
• Flat Roofing
• Single ply
• uPVC Fascias & Gut
• Pointing & Cement Work
• Roughcasting & Harling
• Emergency Roofing
• Exterior Painting
• Joinery
Feat. Cuan a Tuath (Sweden/Scotland) Christine Kammerer (Denmark/Scotland)
Outi Karhu & Glasgow’n Laulu Choir (Finland/Scotland) Joss Cameron (Scotland)
Beautiful boundaries
By Caroline Knight
Anticipation is sprouting in the garden. The scene from the window changes every day as plants burst into bud. Blossom is already billowing and bulbs are bringing colour back into our lives. You will see daffodils, hyacinths, fritillaries, lily of the valley, Camassia and even bluebells later in the month.
However, garden boundaries are often ignored. Although basic fences might provide security and privacy, they’re rarely pretty and can create the effect of a cage. This is particularly noticeable if the garden is fairly small or bare of plants. But boundaries can become integral to the attractiveness and style of the outdoor space. If your property already has a perfectly good fence, the trick is to disguise it, unless it’s a design feature in itself. Shrubs and climbers are the key. Your garden will feel bigger as it’s not so obvious where it ends. Just one fence panel can have the potential to offer up to four square metres of green space, so count up your own panels and you will see the exciting possibilities.
TOP CLIMBERS FOR FENCES
Clematis
Clematis is hard to beat when it comes to flowering potential. The evergreen Clematis armandii
‘Apple Blossom’ is beautiful in early spring, as is Clematis ‘Frankie’, a cultivar with blue flowers which blooms in April and May. Many of the C. montana (Himalayan) varieties flower in May and June.
Clematis viticella, including ‘Polish Spirit’ and ‘Etoile Violette’, wait until mid to late summer to reveal their beauty. There are winter-flowering Clematis too, including those from the C. cirrhosa group such as ‘Wisley Cream’, ‘Freckles’, and ‘Jingle Bells’.
Take care to give these plants what they need. Many Clematis like full or partial sun.
Honeysuckle
There are many climbing Lonicera varieties from which to choose. It’s important to consider the vigour of the plant, as some honeysuckles grow to heights of around 12 metres, which will probably be too much for your fence. The flowers also have a delectable aroma, particularly varieties such as Lonicera ‘Heaven Scent’ and L. ‘Sweet Sue’.
Ivy
Ivy is an evergreen climber that provides huge benefits for wildlife. Some varieties have variegated leaves, bringing colour and interest to a vertical surface all year round.
Passion flower
Passiflora is a great choice for a sunny, sheltered fence. One of the most reliable is Passiflora caerulea, with large white flowers and contrasting central filaments. It can quickly cover fences and should flower from July to September.
COME AND TRY CROQUET !
Balgreen Croquet and Bowling Club (behind Balgreen Primary School) welcomes:
• Beginners
• Corporate groups
• Social groups Association Croquet and Golf Croquet. All equipment provided. Beginners ’ course starts on 7th April. For more details visit
How to stay safe around pets
Bites and scratches from pets are common. Most incidents involve dogs and, to a lesser extent, cats, though hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits and even lizards can also inflict injuries. Children are particularly vulnerable, but adults need to exercise caution too.
How should you behave around animals?
• Research the behaviour of your pet so you know how best to approach them and the warning signs that suggest they might lash out.
• Give animals space and the choice as to whether they interact with you. This means, for example, not picking up cats as they hate feeling restricted, or handling rabbits, which tend to be shy. In general, no animal likes to be trapped or surprised.
• Don’t shout at or punish your pet, as this will make them feel more threatened and nervous.
What precautions should you take with dogs?
• Never leave a young child alone in a room with a dog.
• Teach your child not to approach a dog that is eating, playing with a toy or something else they love, sleeping, tired or unwell.
• Make sure youngsters are gentle when touching and playing with dogs, and don’t allow them to climb on them or treat them roughly.
• Don’t let children approach dogs they don’t know.
• Have a quiet place where your canine companion can retreat away from children.
• Recognise subtle red flags of unease in dogs, such as yawning, lip-licking, turning their head away, crouching or tucking their tail under and rolling over on their back.
Food, glorious food!
Chefs, gastronomy and lifestyle are hot topics. Here, we serve up a selection of food-inspired reads and other media morsels...
150 Restaurants You Need to Visit Before You Die by Amélie Vincent
Finding the ultimate dining experience can be challenging and sometimes disappointing, but here the founder of The Foodalist dishes up an exclusive bucket list of international restaurants that each have a unique story to tell. It’s the perfect read for every gourmet traveller.
Sweetbitter by Stephanie Danler
An international best-seller, this novel follows Tess, 22, as she starts her restaurant journey in New York City, landing a job as a waitress. As her appetites for food, drink, knowledge and experience awaken, she becomes helplessly drawn into a dark, alluring love triangle.
New Larousse Gastronomique (part of a series by Editions Larousse)
Originally created by Prosper Montagnè in 1938, this is the world’s classic culinary reference book. This edition contains over 900 new colour and black-and-white photographs, all chapters have been read and edited by field specialists, and 85 biographies of chefs have been added.
A Woman’s Place is in the Kitchen by Sally Abé
Described by Michelin-starred chef Angela Hartnett as “an insightful, honest account of a young cook’s journey to an inspirational chef”, this is the powerful memoir of Great British Menu star Sally Abé’s rise from Midlands girl who cooked herself instant mash to one of the most successful fine-dining chefs of our day.
Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World by Shari Bayer
To become a great chef or run a top restaurant, you need to learn from those who have been there and done it: the chefs. The author of this unique book has collected wisdom from culinary stars, offering inspiration, advice and life lessons – both in and out of the kitchen.
TV Series: Boiling Point
This four-episode British mini-series is a sequel to the anxiety-inducing 2021 film of the same name. It offers a nail-biting and hyper-realistic portrayal of the high-pressure environment of a restaurant kitchen in London. BBC iPlayer.
Podcast: Maintenance Phase
Debunking the junk science behind health fads, wellness scams and nonsensical nutrition advice, the show often explores the history of anti-fat bias and how corporate or political interests skew public understanding of health.
YouTube: James Hoffmann
British barista Hoffmann makes videos about anything and everything to do with coffee, occasionally food and sometimes business and entrepreneurship. You really don’t have to be mad about the beverage to enjoy his highly entertaining shows.
REDCROFT
23 Murrayfield Road, Edinburgh EH12 6EP
Sunday 10th May, 2pm - 5pm
£6.00 Children free and welcome. Dogs on leads
For St Salvador’s Food Bank and Scotland’s Gardens Scheme.
Spoil yourself with oils
Plant and seed oils deserve a place in your beauty routine, because they’re:
Super hydrators Apply a hydrating oil (like jojoba) while your skin is still slightly damp.
Suitable for most skin types They’re not just for dry or sensitive skin; some also help balance sebum production.
Hard-working multi-taskers A simple oil, like a coconut oil, can be used to soothe dry hands, feet, elbows and lips, and to nourish dry hair.
Packed with nutrients Plant oils are rich in fatty acids, vitamins and antioxidants.
Great for your hair Use a few drops of hair oil, like Beauty Pie’s Super Healthy Hair Seven Oil Elixir (£25), after each wash for smoother, shinier, less frizzy hair.
A pleasure to use There’s something almost mindful about massaging in a lightly scented oil. Olverum’s Dry Body Oil (£46) feels like a spa in a bottle.
Natural If you’re interested in clean beauty, choose a pure oil, like cold-pressed rosehip seed oil or jojoba, or a blend of oils, such as The Clean Beauty Club’s Glow Serum (£34).
Great value A little goes a long way. You’ll only need a couple of drops for your face.
Long lasting If your skin often feels dry or tight, try applying an oil after your moisturiser.
Already in your kitchen cupboard Sunflower oil, for example, contains fatty acids, which can help protect against damage, and help with eczema and dry skin.
Homemade teas | Plant Sale | Children’s Activities | Wind Band
German proverb
Hidden phrase: Art holds fast when all else is lost – German proverb
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:
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.
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).
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Attach the Pads:
Safety: Do not use in water; move the patient to a dry area.
Hair: If the chest is very hairy, shave it (a razor is usually in the kit) to ensure the pads stick.
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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.
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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”.
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.
Children: If a child is 1–8 years old, use pediatric pads or the pediatric switch/mode if available.
Pacemakers: Avoid placing pads directly over an implanted device.
Don’t panic: The machine will not shock a person if they do not need it.
Accountant
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Douglas S Mackay 22
Architects
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Beauty Article 51
Beds
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Chiropractor
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J & L Joinery 47
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Currievale 21
HDS Drainage Solutions 35
Driveways
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Evergreen Balerno 47
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Allanbrook 21
D Sykes 22
MWJ Services 31
Estate Agents
D J Alexander 1
DMD Law 56
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MWJ Services 31
Flooring
James Erskine 17
Funerals
Porteous Family Funeral Directors 37
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James Erskine 31
Gardener
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JDS Gardening 12
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Alpine Paving 14
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JDS Gardening 12
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Gardening Supplies/Services
JDS Gardening 12
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Discover Chiropractic 23
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Murrayfield Podiatry Clinic 31
Jewellers
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Allanbrook 21
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Duffy Joinery Ltd 18
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J & L Joinery 47
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Forth Physio 5
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Geoff Lennie 27
J & E MacGregor 6
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rmi Corstorphine Gas & Plumbing 41
W A M Smith 43
Podiatrist
Murrayfield Podiatry Clinic 31
Removal Companies
Kingdom Removals 11
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Edinburgh Whisky House 5
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Cleland Roofing Sols Ltd 26
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Silicone Sealant Solutions Peter 45
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Access Electrical 49 Solicitors
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JDS Gardening 12
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James Erskine 31
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Chores@Work 49
Windows
CR Smith 2
& Geographical Soc 16
Charity Shop Open
Bag a bargain, browse the books, buy some bits n bobs
Zumba
Babies Group (birth to 2 years) waiting list
Sewing Group
Men's Shed Social & Workshop
Gentle Seated Exercise- waiting list
Lunch Club* -waiting list
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
Junior Youth Group (P7-S1)
Senior Youth Group (S2- S6)
Art Group
Music, Songs & Fun- 5yrs and under
Music, Songs & Fun- 5yrs and under
Community Shed Workshop
Community Shed Workshop
Community Garden
Gentle Strollers - waiting list
Corstorphinecommunity centre.org.uk
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