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AUTUMN 2019 Issue 104 www.cramondkirk.org.uk Growing produce and feeding the fundraisers SERVICES Every Sunday Morning Prayers : 8.45 am Morning Worship : 10 am Communion Sunday 6 October : 8.45 am Sunday 3 November : 8.45 am & 10 am Harvest Festival Sunday 29 September : 10 am Cramond Scout’s 75th Anniversary Service Sunday, 6 October : 10 am Everyone Welcome

As we embraced the warm, summer the amazing “Ride to the Sun” event So to Gary and Fraser and all the unsung months we were delighted to see our which saw over 1,000 cyclists journey heroes we extend a huge thank you and Growing Spaces across the city thriving. the 100 miles from Carlisle to Cramond look forward to next year and the 2020. The gardeners have been so pleased finishing as the sun rose on the beach. As ever a huge thank you to everyone to see such a huge amount of produce We received £3,000 for our work helping at Cramond for their ongoing support. coming from the allotments and have vulnerable people set up a new tenancy We could not help as many vulnerable decided to have a “Seasonal Supper” to and move forwards with their lives. people without your generosity. I would celebrate with some of our clients. The Thanks to the great organisers Fresh like to add a personal thank you to all cooking clients and garden volunteers will Start had the pleasure of being part of who supported the “Wine and Nibbles come together to gather and cook the this team effort. Volunteers gave up their in the Garden”. Your attendance and produce and make a delicious meal which warm beds on the Saturday night to kindness was greatly appreciated. they will enjoy together. provide bacon rolls, lentil soup and beef Fay Wilson In June Fresh Start was involved in chilli to over 700 cyclists at the finish line. www.freshstartweb.org.uk

EDITORIAL TEAM Celebrating YMCA’s 175th Birthday at Cramond The YMCA was founded in London in 1844. From an ecumenical group of 12 young men in their early 20’s, it has grown to a worldwide Movement in over 120 countries with more than 60 million members. YMCA Scotland is providing the project leadership for the main international youth festival in London and recognising young people’s community contributions at an awards dinner in Corstorphine on 16th November. This is followed by a church service in Cramond Kirk on Sunday We thank Jane Robson (left) for 14 years as Grapevine editor! And 17th November. The YMCA will integrate with normal morning worship. welcome Carol Anderson as our new As Moderator of the General Assembly, Dr Barr hosted the President of the editor (right) And in the middle, as her World Alliance of YMCAs, Peter Posner, when he visited Scotland so Cramond was role is very much so - Louise Madeley YMCA Scotland’s first choice. Cramond Kirk secretary who is integral We pray it will be a happy and inspiring occasion for us all. to the production of Grapevine Thank John Naylor, President, YMCA Scotland you to everyone involved.

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NEW MEMBERS JOINING BY CERTIFICATE Marshall & Mary MacKinnon Fiona Burnet Please Help to Make It a Bumper Harvest for Fresh Start on 29 September DEATHS Donations of tins of soup, fish, meat, vegetables including potatoes, fruit, rice 5 June David Fulton pudding, custard, packets of tea, coffee, drinking chocolate, long life milk and long 6 June Iain Balfour life orange juice, biscuits, pasta, rice, easy cook porridge and healthier cereals will be 15 June Jennifer Scott gratefully received at the Harvest Festival service on Sunday, 29 September. These will then be taken to the Fresh Start depot for distribution. Sorry but they cannot 17 June Alex Gibson accept any fresh foods. 25 June Gladys Robertson Your donations can be left a few days before the service either in the Kirk Office or 10 July Lewis Johnson in the Gathering Space of the Kirk Hall or you can bring them on the day. 15 July Anne Henderson Your generosity will mean a lot to the recipients. Thank you, Lesley Hoyle Tom Cuthell is Sinbosun Something you may not know Tom’s own boat was called “Sinbosun” –the naval term about our Associate Minister for “padre”. This came up in conversation when Tom met Reverend Tom Cuthell is that his the Duke of Edinburgh, who spotting the clerical collar great hobby is sailing. commented “so you’re one of them?” Tom replied – “Yes Sir, He has fond memories of sailing in I am a Sinbosun.” The Prince didn’t immediately catch the the regattas at Cramond, Aberdour meaning, then suddenly he smiled in response! and Burntisland on his father’s yacht His passion for sailing took Tom on to judge races all over named after his sister Elspeth. It was the world which involved rubbing shoulders with the famous moored in Bo’ness where they lived. Rockefellers, and Mrs Astor. He visited North East Harbour “Racing was cut throat and events in Maine USA, and Long Island Sound by New York City. were exhilarating,” he told us. “The Sea is in my blood! And it After he was invited to preach in one of the oldest operating goes back generations. One of my forebears was a seaman Presbyterian churches in the New World, Christ Church in and he was executed for being a Covenanter in the 17th Warwick, Bermuda, came the offer to take on the role of century. Another sailed a tea clipper and both my grandfather Minister! But Tom didn’t relish the idea of living on a little and father owned yachts.” dot mid Atlantic.

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Dear friends, Two significant anniversaries will be celebrated at Cramond Kirk in the coming months. During the first weekend in October, The second anniversary being celebrated this year is the Cramond Scouts will be celebrating their 175th anniversary of the YMCA. 75th anniversary and the celebrations will Founded in London in 1844, what began as an ecumenical include an anniversary dinner on the Saturday evening and a group of 12 young men has grown into a worldwide movement church service on the Sunday morning. in 119 countries with some 58 million members. It was during the ministry of my illustrious predecessor, the As well as an awards dinner on the evening of Saturday 16 Very Rev Dr Leonard Small, that scouting was introduced to November, the following morning, Sunday 17 November, there Cramond Kirk. will be a special anniversary service in Cramond Kirk. The group began life in 1944 as the 32nd Midlothian Scout During my year as Moderator I had the pleasure of hosting Group, today it is the 82nd Craigalmond (Cramond) Scout Peter Posner, President of the World Alliance of YMCAs, to a group, and during these 75 years it has gone from strength to reception at the Moderator’s residence and I am looking forward strength. to welcoming the YMCA’s international leadership to worship at Under the excellent leadership of the Group Scout Leader, Cramond Kirk. Graham Cullen, the commitment of the many office-bearers Cramond Scouts and the YMCA: as they celebrate these who volunteer their time and talents is quite remarkable and significant anniversaries what a privilege to be able to give such is the varied programme of weekly activities and summer thanks to God for the support, friendship, encouragement, camps, the different groups - Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Sea enjoyment and life skills they offer our children and young Scouts and Venture Scouts – are all bursting at the seams with people. youngsters, both boys and girls. Russell Barr

Life & Work BIBLE STUDY Since it first appeared Christians do not merely study the Bible as an academic in 1879, Life and Work discipline, but with the desire to know God better. We magazine has established pray that God will give us understanding of the passage itself as the pre-eminent being studied. We read with an attitude of respect. The voice of the Church of Bible is not just a sacred book but is the very Word of Scotland. As well as God: a message with direct relevance to our daily lives. giving information about In Cramond Kirk our goal is to help anyone interested in life in the Kirk, it covers a broad range of subjects understanding God’s Word - new to the Bible or seasoned reader, child of interest to church- or adult - to explore Scripture. goers - from international affairs and British Proverbs 4:20-22 says, “My son, be attentive to my words…for they political and social issues, to science, ethics, are life to those who find them…” the arts and health. It’s a full colour magazine To attend to the Word of God means more than just reading; it’s with its own website to reach an online meditating on it. Cramond Kirk is now setting aside time for Bible study: audience. However, the spirit and ethos of see www.cramondkirk.org for details. that first edition remain: to be a unifying Make it a priority to study God’s Word: there is power in it to change force within the Church whilst offering your life, and become the person God wants you to be. And that’s the an independent forum for debate from a best possible life you can ever have! Christian perspective. Rev Stanley Okeke, Sandra Haggarty, 0131 339 3248 Assistant minister E-mail : [email protected]

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Cramond Kirk Grapevine AUTUMN.indd 3 22/08/2019 13:43 STEADY STEPS BARNTON & Steady Steps is a community-based physical activity referral programme CRAMOND delivered by Edinburgh Leisure in partnership with the Edinburgh Integrated COMMUNITY Joint Board. This 16-week class is for anyone who has had a fall or is at risk of having a fall. Steady Steps aims to help improve balance, strength and confidence and is CLUB led by our specialist health instructor. Each exercise session lasts 1 hour followed by 30-minute complimentary refreshments. Each session costs £1 per class. The Club meets on alternate If you feel you would benefit from taking part, please speak to your health Thursday afternoons from professional who can make a referral on your behalf. Once we receive your referral a September to April from 2 pm – 4 member of our team will contact you and invite you to your first session. pm so do come along and join If you require more information, please telephone: 0131 458 2260 or us for lots of interesting talks, email: [email protected] entertainment and a cup of tea! We start back at 2 pm on Thursday, 26 September in the THE WEDNESDAY CLUB Millennium Room of the Kirk Hall Welcome, ladies of the parish, to the club where friendships flourish. with a Beetle Drive. Our events held in the Millennium Room are the antidote to winter’s gloom. EVERYBODY WELCOME! Meetings start at 7.30 pm in the Kirk Hall For more information please contact 2019 Norma Watkins on 339 7011 or at [email protected] 02 Oct Beetle Drive 12 Feb Maureen Kelly ‘You Rang Madam’ 16 Oct Suresh Sanders 26 Feb Jilly McCord “The Land of Lost Content” BBC Masterchef Finalist 06 Nov Sarah Deters 11 Mar Andrew Gibb ‘The History and Musical ‘Tales of the Unexpected’ Treasures of St Cecilia’s Hall’ 20 Nov Jane Tulloch ‘Disappearing Department Stores’ 25 Mar Helen Edwards ‘Lauriston Castle and its Collections’ 04 Dec Christmas Party 08 Apr Lee Cockburn ‘Life is for Living’ 2020 15 Jan Roy Johnstone 22 Apr AGM and Quiz ‘Women Pilots of The Air Transport Auxiliary – Spitfire Women’ 29 Jan Liz Robertson May Outing ‘Life as a Zookeeper’ Wednesday Club Lifeboats outing

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Cramond Kirk Grapevine AUTUMN.indd 4 22/08/2019 13:43 CRAMOND PLAYGROUP: Places Available Cramond Playgroup is a community playgroup, devoted to providing high quality fun and accessible care for children aged between 2 and 5. We have enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff, with a wealth of experience in early years, and are registered with SSSC. We encourage child led play where children choose from a vast range of Guiding in Cramond great resources and learning opportunities. Unlike most playgroups we do not operate a The mission of Girl Guiding Scotland is: ‘Through fun, friendship, challenge and parent rota so you can dedicate every session adventure we empower girls to find their voice, inspiring them to discover the your child attends to some ‘me time’! best in themselves and to make a positive difference in their community’ Sessions run Monday- Friday, 9am-12 Whether it is through baking, playing games, learning new craft skills, building Noon during term time from Cramond Kirk fires, camping, activities such as zip wire, frisbee golf, carrying out experiments, Halls and cost £13.50 per morning with an looking after our bodies or first aid – the common values are shared. additional £1 snack charge per week. We With a completely new programme launched in 2018 we have six themes currently have spaces for children aged 2-5 and these are relevant to today’s world. Badges, too, have been modernised years and we operate a waiting list, which and alongside the traditional animal lover, book lover, camping and baking we your child can be added to from birth. If you have things like archaeology, aviation, geocaching, mixology. would like to know more please get in touch: [email protected] or pop in for We have Rainbows (age 5 to 7th birthday), Brownies (age 7 to 10th a visit. birthday), Guides (age 10 to 14/15) , Rangers (age 14 plus) , Young Leaders and Adult Leaders, unit helpers and supporters working together, sharing the guiding values. We meet in Cramond Kirk Halls on a weekly basis: • Rainbows - Wednesday and Thursday nights; • Brownies - Tuesday and Wednesday nights; • Guides - Wednesday and Thursday nights and • Rangers – first and last Thursday of each month. For leaders, it is a community which supports each other, provides friendship and has fun with the girls – whether on residentials, trips out or working together each week in the units. Go to girlguiding.org.uk to find our more. If you are interested in you, or your daughter, joining us and becoming part of the mission, contact Jessie Craig at [email protected]. Your daughter may already attend or be on the waiting list or you may have no children but love working with children. We have roles available for leaders, unit helpers and supporters and these are flexible to meet today’s modern times. Make this the year to volunteer! Jessie Craig Functional Fitness for Over 60s Functional fitness is a FUNCTIONAL FITNESS CRAMOND classification of CLASSES training that prepares Join one of our new Physio led Functional Fitness Circuit Classes. Six week block of WOODCARE the body for real-life functional exercise circuits and topical talks. movements and FUNCTION FITNESS FRENCH POLISHING / SPRAY FINISHES activities. ASSESSMENTS FURNITURE & WOODWORK RESTORATION/REPAIRS This assessment measures your ability to perform LAMINATE FLOORING a variety of day to day activities and compares your score with the national average for your age. DECKING & GARDEN FURNITURE PRESERVATION DOOR HANGING & TRIMMING SERVICE 50% OFF Functional Assessments when booking Functional Fitness Classes WATERMARKS & RINGMARKS REMOVED Available at Balanced Royal Burgess & Stockbridge Clinics 07787 335 460 Call 0131 315 3105 To Book Physiotherapy www.cramondwoodcare.co.uk

Cramond Kirk Grapevine AUTUMN.indd 5 22/08/2019 13:43 Christian Aid Gillian Hewitt, Christian Aid co-ordinator took part in this year’s Edinburgh Marathon10k with her son Aidan. “Together we raised £535. Although I came in 10 minutes after him, at 65 minutes, I was first female in my age category.“ Christian Aid door to door collection raised over £7,500 this year with fewer collectors. “Anyone who could commit a few hours next May would help us make a big difference. Door to door collection can be very rewarding. Sometimes we are welcomed with a smile, other times we smile and apologise for disturbing people; but we keep coming back because it is such a worthy cause.”

It is a harrowing experience for someone to discover that a person close to them is using or abusing drugs. Living with an addict is hell. Addiction is not restricted to any class or financial status. Most relations of addicts suffer shock, disbelief, helplessness, fear, anger, guilt and isolation, plus are constantly trying to cover up for their loved one. Families Anonymous self-help groups welcome those affected by drug abuse or related problems and exists to help such people, be they parents, partners, siblings, children or friends. It’s non- professional, non-political, does The Majcher Seven not campaign and is fully self- supporting through voluntary You may have seen (or heard) all seven of us on a Sunday, either in front of the donations from its members. It is Church or gurgling away in the back pews, but please allow us the opportunity to completely confidential and as the now introduce ourselves to you. name suggests, anonymous. Iain was born and raised in Scotland and although he would always see it as No fees are required. home, he decided to go on a gap year to Amsterdam to work for the Dutch church. In FA groups, members learn As is the case with many gap years, one year turned into six and just before he to come to terms with the turned Dutch himself, he met Celeste at a weekend event at the English Reformed problem that is disrupting their Church. After a very short time dating, we got engaged and nine months later we were married in South Africa. After the wedding Celeste moved back to the lives. Attending meetings helps Netherlands with Iain. At that point he started the process to become a minister members to adopt an honest for the CofS. and consistent approach to the After the birth of our first son, Andrew, we relocated to Edinburgh for Iain to addict. Experience has shown that pursue his calling and start his studies at New College. During the four years of his help for the friends and family study we have been blessed by the birth of our daughter Maria, deeply saddened means important help for the drug by the loss of Celeste’s father and blessed by the birth of our miracle babies, Lily, dependent person. Richard and William. We also gained a Labrador, Buddy and a cat named Sarabi. At Meetings are held at Cramond times it has been a roller coaster journey, but we would not have it any other way. Kirk every Tuesday from 7.30 – 9 Our house is never quiet. It is never empty. But we are so incredibly blessed. pm and the last Saturday of each month from 10 – 11.30 am. For Maya Angelou once said: People will forget what you said. They will forget what you further details please call Lisa on did. But they will never forget how you made them feel. The people at Cramond Kirk 07802 973535 or Tracy on 07846 have already made us feel so welcome and loved and we will cherish that, forever. 360453 or the national helpline on We look forward to getting to know you all a little better in the coming year. 0207 4984 680 between 1 and 4 Iain Majcher pm or 6 and 9 pm, 7 days a week.

Cramond Kirk Grapevine AUTUMN.indd 6 22/08/2019 13:43 THE CRAMOND ASSOCIATION BADMINTON CLUB Have you walked on the footpaths in the woodlands or noticed the fruit Cramond Kirk Badminton Club invites bushes planted in the walled garden? Have you seen the information you to join them at Cargilfield School boards around the village? These represent just some of the work sports hall on Thursday evenings from contributed by members of the Cramond Association to improve the 8.15pm to 10.15pm. The season runs from amenities of our lovely area. Thursday, 5 September 2019 to the end We are a Scottish Charity which aims to maintain and improve the of April 2020. We’re a friendly bunch of amenities of the area, working closely with the Cramond Heritage Trust amateurs playing for fun, with a wide range and Friends of the River Almond Walkway. We depend on our members; of abilities and ages. Players are welcome the more who join, the stronger our voice and the more we can do. We from age 14. Membership costs £65 for report our activities on our website, www.cramondassociation.org.uk, adults and £35 for juniors (under 18), with on Facebook, and in a monthly e-newsletter. Please join us and take part £1 shuttle fee per week that you attend, again this year and consider a donation to support our work. and your first week is free. Please come Adam Cumming, President along and give it a shot! Talks and Events For more info e-mail: [email protected] Monday 30 September 2019 : Social Evening – come and join us for a glass of wine and light refreshments, meet other members and discuss how we can develop the Cramond Association’s activities CRAMOND Monday 28 October 2019 : ‘Munitions in the Environment’ – Adam Cumming, President of the Association, discussing the environmental TODDLERS: impact of warfare past and present. Come & Join Us Saturday 16 November 2019 : Family Ceilidh On Tuesday mornings - 9.45 am to 11.45 am Monday 25 November 2019 : ‘The Briggers – The Story of the Men Who at Cramond Kirk Hall, you are welcome to Built The Forth Rail Bridge’ – Frank Hay and Len Saunders arrive earlier if it fits in with the school run. There’s usually someone around from 9.15 am. : Join us at Carols by Candlelight: an Thursday 12 December 2019 HOME HELPIt costs £3 per MEfamily. All children CARE welcome evening of favourite Christmas Carols and readings, with mulled wine and from birth to school age. Mums, Dads, mince pies. Entry by ticket only; priority booking for the• Association’sCompanionship Childminders, Services Grandmas and Grandads all members welcome. • Personal CareWe have Services lots of toys and apparatus. History Section Talks Around 10.10 am we stop for a snack, which is prepared by a volunteer from the mums Annual membership of the History Section costs £6 or •£1 Hospital for visitors to to Home Care Package and paid for by the Toddler Group. Then a each talk • Domestic Supportcraft session for those wanting to be creative, Wednesday 9 October 2019 : Simon Bendle: William Speirs Bruce and ending the morning with 10 to 15 minutes the Scottish Antarctic Expedition of 1902-04 singing. Times are all approximate, you can • Overnight arriveServices any time during the morning and some Wednesday 13 November 2019 : John Dixon: Georgian Furniture in need to leave early for nursery. Edinburgh • Many more services available DAVIDSON’S MAINS0131 467 4212 ROOFING 07887 846 404 • Slates • Flat Roofs (20 year guarantee) • [email protected] www.homehelpmecare.com • Gutters • Cement Work • PVC Cladding Providing Care andDirect Companionship payments, individual Services service fund and Registered Company No. SC553248 • Cowls Fitted • Chimneys Removed in and around Cramondprivately and funded the surrounding clients accepted. areas SERVICES INCLUDE: 0131 467 4212 YEARLY GUTTER CLEANING WITH FREE ROOF CHECK • Support with personal care • Care respite and dementia support 07581 554 712 • Companionship visits - doing the shopping, [email protected] FREE ESTIMATES getting to appointments, going for coffee www.homehelpmecare.com 0131 336 4542 and enjoying the things you love TESTIMONIALS AVAILABLE [email protected] • Hospital to home care packages UPON REQUEST We accept self funding clients and those funded by Registered with the Care Inspectorate Local authority approved Edinburgh City Council (direct payments and ISFs)

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Most of our walks are easy to moderate and should be managed by anyone with reasonable stamina. Please meet at Barnton Avenue West at 9.30 am and always bring something to eat and a flask with a hot drink. We car share. The Cramond Walkers will always stop for a blether and cuppa before returning home and as we are a very friendly group of folk, we quite often start with a coffee and a scone! If you are interested in any of these walks please contact [email protected]. More details on www.cramondkirk.org.uk Fiona Black, 339 6644

Thu 5 Sept: Pitmedden Forest which overlooks the River Tay is between 9km/6miles Auchtermuchty and Abernethy and has excellent tracks.

Wed 11 Sept: A circular walk around the delightful village of St. Monans. 9km/6miles

The walk will include a section of the Fife Coastal Path. Sat 21 Sept: Eildon Hills from Melrose. A mini mountain range in the Borders 9km/6miles Includes visiting a Roman camp at Newstead.

Tue 8 Oct: Culross and Valleyfield. Explore this ancient Fife Burgh and later 5km/3.5miles enjoy a pleasant stroll through mature woodland.

Thu 17 Oct: Doune Hill from Luss. The Luss Hills are a compact range of 15km/9miles grassy hills lying between Loch Lomond and Loch Long and because Doune Hill is the furthest away three other summits may be conquered! EARLY START 8.30AM

Sat 26 Oct: Athelstaneford (East Lothian). A historic walk between Haddington 10km/ 6.5miles and East Linton alongside the Garleton Hills.

Wed 6 Nov: Scone circular. Explore this attractive area made famous by 10km/6.5miles Macbeth with easy walking along tracks and through woodlands.

Thu 14 Nov: Selkirk walks. Two walks around lochs and the environs of Selkirk. 11km/ 7miles There will be a refreshment stop halfway in Selkirk.

Sat 23 Nov: Limekilns and Lands of Elgin. Two conservation villages and 7km/4.5miles a grand country estate makes an attractive stroll in this part of Fife.

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