JULY 2005 Issue No. 62 Free INSIDE It’s a knockout! THIS ISSUE

Local boxer takes gold 4141stst CRAIGMILLARCRAIGMILLAR at Australian games FESTIVFESTIVALAL LOCAL BOXER Kenneth Anderson FORFORTNIGHTTNIGHT secured his place in next years Commonwealth Games squad thanks to a win at the Arafura Games in Darwin, Auastralia last month. Kenneth, who captained the team at the games, took on three Australian fighters on their home ground. In his first fight Kenneth beat Australian champion Mike Laken with a knockout in the third round. A knockout win in the first round of his second fight meant the light- heavyweight then faced a 6’2” ‘slugger’ in the final. Kenneth told the Chronicle: “My final opponent was really physically strong and Starts Saturday 16th July liked to pressure box. This suited me fine. I took him out in the first round with a prop- Full programme of events er knockout - he was flat out.” centre pages 6 & 7 Taking the Scottish light-heavyweight title earlier in the year had put Kenneth under pressure to qualify for the 2006 Commonwelath Games in Melbourne. He picturethis explained: “I needed to win a medal in a set period of time to get into the Commonwealth Squad. My gold medal competition win at the Arafura Games has secured that place.” Willowbrae resident Kenneth started his boxing career in at the age of eight. He now trains regularly at the Castleview Amateur Boxing Club. “Castelview is a great club, especially for youngsters who are just coming into the sport.” said Kenneth. “My trainer, Mark Richardson puts a lot of time and effort, not just into my boxing, but into all the Castleview boys’ training. He’s the heart and soul of the club and I wouldn’t be where I am now without him.” Castleview Club Vice President, Tam Heron said: “Kenny’s achievements are nothing short of fantastic. He shows what can be done with dedication, drive and enthusiasm. We hope that the youngsters Win a £10 voucher at Castleview will look to Kenny as a page 8 positive role model.” 2 Chronicle...July 2005

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The views expressed in the Chronicle are not necessari- ly those of the Editor or the COMMUNITY COUNCIL Planning Committee meeting in Board of Directors. members are urging local resi- September. dents to sign the Craigmillar David said: “The Declaration is Declaration. already having an influence on the Editor: Sally Fraser The Declaration came about as a committee’s thoughts on the UDF. Reporter: Fergus Grierson result of the recently completed They are looking again at the den- Urban Design Framework (UDF) sities of the planned housing. We consultation by the Community would now hope that the position Craigmillar Chronicle Council and the City Council. statement, the Craigmillar Declaration, l-r: Margaret Evans, Patsy King and Susan Deacon MSP Unit 9A Castlebrae Business The consultation, involving over the consultation report and all the Centre, Peffer Place 300 people, resulted in a 73 page work that has been done will have CRAIGMILLAR CREDIT cost price when joining CCU. Edinburgh EH16 4BB report. Community Council mem- some influence on the UDF and Union (CCU) celebrated its 10th Margaret said: “We hope we can ber David Walker explained: “We make the final plans for the area birthday last month. help youngsters learn how to save Tel: 0131 661 0791 thought a way to make the report more acceptable to the people of Local MSP Susan Deacon and and enjoy watching their savings Fax: 0131 661 0559 clearer would be to summarise Craigmillar and also benefit the CCU members were on hand to grow. We will even count out all e-mail: main points, make it into a formal existing community.” congratulate the organisation’s their pennies from their piggy [email protected] declaration and get as many signa- If you would like more informa- successes. banks!” tures as possible.” tion , a copy of the report, or if With a membership of over 500 The new shopfront premises Registered in Scotland To date, over 400 people have you wish to sign the Declaration, and new high street premises, the have been a real boost to the Registration No. 205722 signed the document which will contact David Walker on 0131 organisation has gone from organisation, and to local resi- be presented to the Council’s 661 0200. strength to strength over the past dents. Margaret explained: “We decade. now have so many people just CCU Development Officer dropping in and asking about our COPY FOR If you would like to place an Margaret Evans told the services. Since we opened late last Chronicle: “We now have almost year we have had a further 160 INCLUSION 400 adult members and over 130 people become members.” advertisement in the junior members.” Craigmillar residents and work- CCU encourages younger resi- ers are eligible for membership. IN THE Craigmillar Chronicle please dents to save with the incentive of CCU is open Mon, Tues, Fri a Credit Union piggy bank. These 9.30am-4.30pm, Wed 9.30am- AUGUST contact Sally Fraser can be purchased for less than 12.30pm and Thurs 9.30am-5.30pm. ISSUE MUST Tel: 0131 661 0791 Classes available in REACH US FAX: 0131661 0559 Ballet, Freestyle Disco, BY: e-mail: [email protected] Hip Hop, Uni-ted WEDNESDAY for details of our Song & Dance, Salsa 13th JULY excellent rates and Telephone: 0131 258 1251 2005 SPECIAL DISCOUNTS for further details ALL WELCOME Chronicle...July 2005 3 The Craigmillar ‘Keelie’

By SALLY FRASER He laughs as he recounts the tale of the time he Thomas becomes rather cagey when asked unbolted the metal roofs from the Anderson air about his regiment, but says it was ‘an elite one’. children played together - there were no TVs or raid shelters, attached rope and all the kids He explains: “There was a lot of ‘activity’ computers in my young day, you had to make pulled each other round the block. He adds with going on in Malaysia in the 1950s - and we were your own entertainment - and we did!” some trepidation, as though he may still get into there to eradicate that ‘activity’. We were Thomas has seen great changes over the years trouble: “We also used to go to Lowes (a market ambushed on several occasions, coming under and, although he likes the areas new housing, he garden at The Wisp) and ‘nick’ fruit and vegeta- heavy fire.” feels the community spirit has gone: “Niddrie bles and bring them home to our parents. You Thomas received the high honours of the was a community full of spirit and everyone was did all you could to help out in those days.” Scottish Oak Leaf and a Purple Ribbon and was really close.” He continued: “You would open Apple stealing from the local farm was also a also mentioned in the prestigious Forces’ publi- your door and the neighbours would come favourite pastime of local yongsters: “We used cation Dispatches. These honours are given for along, get together and sign songs. There was an to climb the farm wall and pick apples.” he said. ‘heroism’ and ‘for risking a bullet’. Thomas dis- Irish lady called Nelly Bell who lived near us. “We were always chased by the farmers’ pigs. misses the hero title saying modestly: “The bul- She was a well-known character who would By the time we got back over the wall, with the let only grazed me.” sing Irish songs - she could really sing. There pigs grunting behind us, we had lost most of our Leaving the Army in 1955, Thomas came back are still a couple of people that live in the area apples - but it was good fun.” to live in Niddrie. Shortly afterwards he got that I know from childhood. It’s a shame that Like most people in the area at that time, married and booked a cottage in Selkirk for the nobody really knows their neighbours nowa- Thomas went to work in the local industries at a honeymoon. He said: “We really liked the place days.” young age. He said: “I worked in the brickworks and got on so well with the owner that we stayed at Road in 1948 when I was 14 for two years! I worked as a general handyman KEELIE: (Scots; ‘an urban ruffian’; KEELIE IS HOW LOCAL resident Thomas years old. I delivered rolls in the local area and around the estate.” ‘lower-class city dweller’) Rutherford describes himself. papers in West Saville Row.” When the estate was sold in 1957 Thomas Thomas has many stories to tell about his life Craigmillar was a thriving industrial area in At 17 years of age, whilst working in one of moved to Gorebridge and started his own slab- over the past 70 years - most of them relating to the 1940s. Thomas recalls: “I remember the the local coalmines, Thomas received his call up laying business as well as running an arcade the local area. Piggery, it was just up the road from Niddrie. for National Service. Although working in the with slot machines. Some years later he returned In 1941 at the age of seven he moved to Hay There were breweries like Dryboroughs, the coalmining industry gave you expemtion from to live in Niddrie and ran a singles club in town Drive with his parents, four brothers and three Biscuit factory and Steeles who made baths and National Service, Thomas decided to volunteer called the Phoenix Club. sisters. sinks. There was a local sawmill where us kids anyway. He said: “I joined up for three years and Now retired, Thomas still lives in Niddrie with Thomas takes up the story: “I have fantastic would go and buy a sledge for thrupence in the my mother was sent £4 a week from the Forces. his wife Kathleen, two dogs and three cats. He memories of the area from childhood,” he says. winter. We would then make a huge slide all the “After doing jungle training in the Black has three daughters, five grandchildren and is “It was all countryside back in the 1940s. There way up Niddrie Mains Road - there wasn’t the Forrest in Dusseldorf, Germany I was posted to soon to be a greatgrandad. was the Wauchope Estate with the big house and same traffic then!” Malaysia. It took us 28 days to sail there with a “Not a bad life for a ‘Keelie’ from trout swam in the Niddrie Burn. All the local Thomas also admits to getting up to mischief. stop in Malta along the way.” Craigmillar.” he says. 4 Chronicle...July 2005 Books for Babies join celebration at ACCESS TO: jobs training a future Edinburgh Castle CVs • applications • interview techniques • training • support Regulars of library-based literacy project Books for Babies, attended the Bookstart Worktrack provides the following services: Rhymetime gathering staged amid the • CVs grandeur of one of the city’s greatest land- marks. • assistance with applications The event was held to celebrate the assistance with covering letters • announcement of a further three years of • assistance with interview skills Scottish Executive funding for Bookstart, • up to date job & training vacancies and was attended by Deputy Education • access to jobs & training via the internet Minister Euan Robson MSP as well as local training employment access fund - providing support MSP Susan Deacon. for vocational training Bookstart Edinburgh, launched in February 2000, puts books into the hands of GET BACK ON TRACK babies and their families throughout the CONFIDENTIAL FREE FRIENDLY city. At their baby’s eight-month health check, parents receive a free book bag con- Open Monday - Thursday: 9.30 - 12.00 and 1.30 - 4.00 taining two books, nursery rhyme cards, Friday: 9.30 - 12.00 and an invitation to join the library. A fur- ther Bookstart pack is given to parents at Come and make an appointment today to their child’s 23-month health check. discuss the job you want Craigmillar Books for Babies is affiliated to Bookstart as a ‘Bookstart Plus’ project. We are ready to help you Alison & Kieran Mackenzie with Deputy Bookstart Project Worker Michelle Jones Contact us at 32 Niddrie Mains Road Education Minister Euan Robson MSP inside Edinburgh Castle said: “It is fantastic to be able to offer par- 620 6220 or 620 6228 ents and babies the opportunity to come LOCAL PARENTS AND YOUNG into beautiful buildings such as Edinburgh children used to the more modest con- Castle. fines of Craigmillar Library recently “Having events like this helps to high- attended a special event held at light why sharing books with babies is Edinburgh Castle. so important.”

Rt. Hon. Dr. Community Susan Deacon Gavin Strang Lunch Member of The for Member of Parliament for Edinburgh East and Edinburgh East Hosted by

Interview Sessions Gavin Strang Member of Parliament for Speaker to be BRUNTON HALL, Musselburgh PORTOBELLO TOWN HALL Edinburgh East would like to thank the readers confirmed First Wednesday of every month Last Saturday of every 6.30pm - 7.30pm month who voted for him at the recent 12.00pm - 1.00pm Wednesday 27th CRAIGMILLAR COMMUNITY General Election. CENTRE YMCA COMMUNITY CENTRE He pledges to represent ALL his July 2005 63 Niddrie Mains Terrace 198 Road South Last Saturday of every month Last Saturday of every month constituents in the House of Commons 10.30am - 11.30am 12.00pm - 1.00pm to the best of his ability in the Craigmillar LIBRARY Community Centre, 63 30 Piershill Terrace First Thursday of every month The best way to contact Gavin Strang is to write to: Niddrie Mains 6.30pm - 7.30pm Gavin Strang MP Terrace Constituency Office Constituents who have a problem or an issue they would 54 Portobello High Street 12.30pm - 1.30pm like to raise with Susan Deacon are welcome to attend any Edinburgh EH15 1DA of the interview sessions. Alternatively, you can contact: For more information or to Susan Deacon MSP, 54 Portobello High Street Edinburgh, EH15 1DA Or to make an appointment: book a place, contact the Tel - 0131 669 6446 Telephone 0131 669 6002 Capacity Building Project on Email- [email protected] or: email [email protected] 0131 661 0200 Chronicle...July 2005 5

Lismore host ADVERTISEMENT French visitors Gold success for Community girls Council Update As you read this article, the G8 As the City of Edinburgh conference will be winding Council and their private part- LISMORE PRIMARY recently down to a close.The conference ners, Parc, gear up-to launch hosted a group of 20 pupils brings together the leaders of Craigmillar’s most recent regen- from Ecole Elementaire the eight richest countries in eration strategy, it is question- Charles Mouraud in Paris. the world to discuss issues of able as to whether it holds the Amongst the activities arranged global significance. answers for the 64% of for the visit was a special session Craigmillar families who have a spent sharing French and Scottish Pressed hard by tens of thou- total household income of less songs and taking part in Scottish sands of multi national demon- than £11,000. Country Dancing. Lismore pupils strators, all operating under the also presented their French visi- banner ‘Make Poverty History’, The strategy includes plans to tors with Scottish t-shirts and our leaders will be putting the build a dense, compact housing books for their school. finishing touches to plans to development consisting mainly Acting Head Angela Fraser said: L-R: Rebecca Maltman and Rachael Moyes tackle third world poverty. of four storey blocks. With 86% “It was amazing to see two children Brunstane Primary School’s Delighted P7 teacher Rodger of the properties being sold on with only a basic knowledge of Rebecca Maltman and Rachael Linton added: “Last year we won By some co-incidence, the city the open market at a starting each other’s language deep in con- Moyes won gold medals at the four bronze medals at the games Council has set up a camp-site price of around £90,000, and the versation. It proved that language annual Inter Schools Sports Day and we aimed to better that this for the travelling protesters in remaining 14% public housing need not be a barrier to friendship.” in June. year. To win two gold medals is a Craigmillar, which is being built over a 15 year Primary 7 pupil Rebecca told the fantastic achievement.” Edinburgh’s poorest community. timescale. Chronicle: “My event was the The games, held at the city’s Nursery’s 70th high jump. I won with a jump of Meadowbank Stadium, were for Perhaps the most striking aspect It seems that the plans are 1m 17cms. I’m ecstatic at winning schools with a role of under 200 of the ‘Make Poverty History’ designed to fail Craigmillar’s the gold medal. We had great sup- pupils. Brunstane had 32 pupils campaign, has been its’ success poorest residents, repeating the port. I could hear everyone cheer- competing. in pointing out that the daily mis- many mistakes that have led to ing from across the pitch.” Mr Linton added: “Around 20 eries suffered by millions of much suffering in the past. Rachael (P6), said: “I won my schools took part this year and the impoverished people around the first heat in the 80m sprint and support for the participants was globe, are, to a large extent, due Craigmillar Community Council that got me through to the final. I fabulous. The kids had a great day to the political and economic has run a strong and determined was really nervous, but I just kept - whether they won or not, they all policies implemented by Western campaign to raise awareness of running - and I won.” displayed a magic spirit.” governments. these issues within the communi- STAFF, PARENTS and pupils past ty. Members plan to present a list and present turned out for an open ADVERTISEMENT This kind of argument appears to of demands, titled ‘The day marking the 70th anniversary have been generally accepted by Craigmillar Declaration’, to of Children’s House Nursery. the main stream public, it has not Council chiefs in the near future. The festivities were staged in gone unnoticed by our political time for the results of the nurs- leaders either. If you wish to support this ery’s most recent report from HM stance, please get in touch and Inspectorate, where it won special COLIN FOX Surely if it is acceptable to think you can sign the declaration per- praise for the behaviour of its chil- about third world poverty in this sonally. Contact 0131 661 0200 dren and the stimulating learning way, then it makes sense to apply for further information. environment created by staff. MSP the same logic to local experiences. Head Maureen Baker said: “We still nurture the same values as our predecessors - an appreciation ADVERTISEMENT of learning, a sense of belonging, respect and caring for others, Constituency Office now respect for the environment and an inclusive approach.” open at: 52 Clerk Street, Healing Realms House! Edinburgh EH8 9JB Holistic Therapies including: telephone: 0131 668 4800 Reiki and Crystal Healing email: Psychic Consultancy [email protected] Wiccan Handfastings FIVE LUCKY LADIES’numbers came up trumps at Womanzone’s Tarot Readings (group bookings available) open day bingo last month. Colin Fox is available at his Lucky winners were, pictured constituency office every Friday (l-r) Emma Aberneth, Karen Christenson, Johan Byrne, from 2.00pm - 4.00pm Contact: Grace Pow on 07944 258 183 Edith Park and Liz Haggarty. 6 Chronicle...July 2005 BBiinngghhaamm MMaaggiicc THETHE CC BBoobb CRAIGMCRAIGM GGaallaa DDaayy THURSDAY 21st JULY SATURDAY 16th JULY 1.30pm - 2.15pm GREENGABLES NURSERY FESTFEST 12 noon - 4.00pm 8A NIDDRIE HOUSE GDNS BINGHAM PARK, BINGHAM AVENUE ...is full of events orga organisations from t RR Family ticket £1 Dance display, pony rides, pipe (Can be purchased in We hope there’s something for band, face-painting, fun fair, advance from nursery) the Bingham Gala Day, organ bungee run, bouncy castle, Organised by Parents Action Group. Even pavement art, car-boot sale, Greengables Nursery pirate crafts, art exhibitions sumo suits, gladiators, side A shows, burgers and ice cream. feature in the A If you’d like to be involve Organised by Lismore Parents Action Group FFaammiillyy on 0131 661 0200 - t FFuunn DDaayy II FRIDAY 22nd JULY BBrroonnxx’’ss BBeesstt 10.00am - 3.00pm MONDAY 18th JULY - SATURDAY 30th JULY CRAIGMILLAR LIBRARY (Open during centre hours, except weekends) NIDDRIE MARISCHAL GDNS CRAIGMILLAR COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE 58 NEWCRAIGHALL ROAD Activities and events for GG all the family including: TThhee CCrraa Reiki taster session, chil- Alec Brown has been making drens activities, crystals music, art and now garden walls!! at Craigmillar Arts Centre and the Edinburgh food FFaayyrree for the last 9 months. This is his Initiative. Come along Over 2 v first one man exhibition of and try some new paintings, all created during this experiences. FREE M Organised by CALNET SATURDAY M time. All paintings are for sale. 10.00am Organised by Craigmillar Community Arts THE HAYS COMMUNIT FREE PPiirraattee HAY AV I CCrraaffttss SATURDAY I 12noon - CRAIGMILLAR COM FRIDAY 22nd JULY 63 NIDDRIE MA TTeeaa DDaannccee 2.30pm - 4.30pm TUESDAY 19th JULY 2.00pm CRAIGMILLAR LIBRARY Live music, karaoke, COMMUNITY CENTRE NIDDRIE MARISCHAL GDNS face painting, exhibitio L Make pirate accessories L 63 NIDDRIE MAINS TERRACE To book a car boot sale so that you can sail the seven seas. FREE Organised by Car Enjoy some old favourite dance music, Organised by Craigmillar Craigmillar Com excellent home baking and a nice cup of tea. Library Craigmillar Neighb Organised by Caring in Craigmillar LL Tickets £2 PPuuppppeett CCrreeaattiivvee WWrriittiinngg SShhooww SATURDAY 23RD JULY Most events are free but for AA CCoommppeettiittiioonn THE VENCHIE 61 NIDDRIE MAINS TER. the event organiser: C WEDNESDAY 20TH JULY 6.30PM The show was created by 63 Niddrie Mains Terr CRAIGMILLAR LIBRARY, the Venchie kids as part Craigmillar Co NIDDRIE MARISCHAL GARDENS of a creative consultation 58 Newcraighall Roa If you write stories, poems or songs - just come along exercise on Craigmillar’s Greengables Nursery, 8a R read one out and maybe you could win a cash prize!! new ARTSPACE project. R telephone: 01 Organised by Craigmillar Library - FREE Organised by the Venchie Chronicle...July 2005 7 DDeessiiggnn tthhee 4141stst Niddrie SSwwaann’’ss WWaayy Niddrie FRIDAY 29th JULY MILLAR FFllaagg 7.30pm FF MILLAR CRAIGMILLAR COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE TUESDAY 26th JULY 58 NEWCRAIGHALL ROAD 2.30pm - 4.00pm TIVTIVALAL CRAIGMILLAR LIBRARY Even with relationships, Newton's Three Laws of Motion anised by groups and NIDDRIE MARISCHAL GDNS Apply: 1) If things don't change, the romance can die. he Craigmillar area. You’ve seen the Stars 2) When things fall apart, the whole thing goes into free-fall and Stripes and the E and your emotions are all over the place ... E r everyone. The fun starts with Union Jack now have a and 3) For every action, there is an equal and nised by the energetic Lismore go at designing a flag opposite reaction...Oops! nts as diverse as tea dances, that represents Niddrie. , bingo, music and magic all Free ages 5-16, under 5’s The show is followed by e programme. welcome, if accompanied. Organised by Craigmillar S ed contact Mike Greenlaw AT THE HOP S Library AT THE HOP here’s plenty to do!! AFABULOUS 50’S NIGHT Strawberries and Cream RRhhyymmee Both events one price: £5/£3 concessions TT TTiimmee Further concessions for WEDNESDAY 27th JULY costume wearers 1.30pm - 2.30pm CRAIGMILLAR LIBRARY NIDDRIE MARISCHAL GDNS PRIZES GALORE - BYOB aiiggmmiillllaarr For parents and carers Organised by Craigmillar Community Arts and I with children under 3 - I older siblings welcome performed by The Capital Theatre Company ee DDaayy FREE Organised by Craigmillar venues!! Books for Babies FFiinnee PPllaaccee ttoo BBee V Y 23rd JULY SATURDAY 30th JULY 12noon - 4.00pm V - 4.00pm CRAIGMILLAR COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE Y BUSINESS CENTRE, BBaarrbbeeqquuee 58 NEWCRAIGHALL ROAD VENUE WEDNESDAY 27th JULY 6.30pm Y 23rd JULY COMMUNITY CENTRE A - 4.00pm 63 NIDDRIE MAINS TER. A MMUNITY CENTRE Enjoy a lovely summer An after- AINS TERRACE evening in the garden. All noon of activities at Craigmillar’s very own Arts people with a disability Centre. Have a go at making music or pottery doing car boot sale, stalls, are particularly welcome. arts and environment activities, painting or sculpture and singing. This event also marks the ons, burgers and café. For details contact David Mouat on 661 5852 inauguration of the completion of phase 1 of the L e space phone 657 0500 L Organised by Caring in garden renovation project and will also include the ing in Craigmillar, Craigmillar award giving ceremony for this years Craigmillar munity Arts and Garden Competition. bourhood Alliance Organised by Craigmillar Community Arts - FREE 22 FFeessttiivvaall BBiinnggoo Teddy Bears’ 00 MONDAY 25th JULY r ticket sales please contact 6.30pm (eyes down at 7pm) Picnic COMMUNITY CENTRE Caring in Craigmillar, TUESDAY 2nd AUGUST 11.00am - 12.30pm 63 NIDDRIE MAINS TER. CRAIGMILLAR LIBRARY, NIDDRIE MARISCHAL GDNS 00 ace, tel: 0131 661 5852 Enjoy a friendly game of ommunity Arts, bingo and a cup of tea! Meet at the library at 11am, pack a picnic with ad, tel: 0131 669 8432 Entrance 50p Food for Tots and walk to Greengables Wildlife Garden. Niddrie House Gardens, Bingo books on sale Don’t forget to bring Teddy! For parents and carers with Organised by Caring in children under 3, older siblings welcome - FREE 5 131 669 9083 5 Craigmillar Organised by Craigmillar Books for Babies/Food for Tots 8 Chronicle...July 2005 Craigmillar Gardening Competition Great prizes Entry Form Please tick the category you wish to enter: NEWBORN GARDEN to be won! For those who started doing anything to their garden from the beginning of the year ARE YOUR BUDS BLOOMING, ARE YOUR FINGERS GREEN? Have you been hard at work in your garden this past year, or have you just started work NEWLY ESTABLISHED GARDEN on a new garden? For those who started work within the last three years If the answer to any of the above is yes, then why not enter the Craigmillar Gardening ESTABLISHED GARDEN Competition. 2005. For those who have been working on their garden for over three years As well as free wildlife flower seeds for all entrants, a host of great prizes await winners WILDLIFE GARDEN of the five categories. Including native plants to Scotland that support creepy-crawlies and non-native plants that provide nectar/pollen as well as For those with a newborn garden, the prizes could help to establish a blooming array of hidey-holes for hedgehogs, birdfeeders etc. flowers by next year.

CONTAINER GARDEN Craigmillar gardeners have the opportunity to win: Including hanging baskets, planters and window boxes * PLANTS FROM NEWHAILES PLANT CENTRE NAME: * TICKETS TO GARDENING SCOTLAND 2006 ADDRESS: * A £20.00 JESSOPS VOUCHER * PLANTS FROM MARKS & SPENCER TELEPHONE NO: * A GUIDED TOUR OF THE BOTANIC GARDENS Please send/hand in entry forms to: The Chronicle, * COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS TO The Craigmillar Arts Centre or Craigmillar Library by Monday 18th July. INSECT & BUTTERFLY WORLD Judges will visit your garden during the Craigmillar Festival Fortnight. Why not fill out the entry form left. picturethis win a £10 gift voucher

This photo competition is brought to you by the Craigmillar Arts & Environment Project and the Craigmillar Chronicle. The photo on the right is a place in Craigmillar, but due to the angle it’s taken from, it may not be so easy to recognise! Readers are invited to guess where the picture was taken and the lucky winner will receive a £10 gift token. All photos have been taken by the Arts & Environment Project with the intention of highlighting the diversity of plant life in Craigmillar and showing the area from a different angle.

Answers to: picturethis Competition, Craigmillar Chronicle, Unit 9a, Castlebrae Business Centre, Peffer Place, Edinburgh EH16 4BB by Friday 15th July 2005.

June answer: The old Peffermill Primary School site Winner: J. Lovie of Bingham Avenue Chronicle...July 2005 9

Pensioner makes Hawaiian Nessie spotted in generous donation Themed Fete Craigmillar to church project Saturday 6th August 2005 2.00pm - 4.00pm at 14 CASTLEBRAE GLEBE

Home baking, raffle, bottle stall, scooby stall, chocolate stall, tombola, barbecue STUDENTS OF city education work of the four-foot Nessie- face-painting, programme Transition recently themed piñata, which students had acrylic nails, presented a piñata modelled on spent three weeks building, painting, the Loch Ness Monster to chil- and filling with sweets before pre- PRESTONFIELD RESIDENT told the Chronicle: “This is a great hair-braiding dren attending Craigmillar Out senting to the after-school project. Anne Glancy made a generous donation, a very kind gesture. The Of School Project (COOSP). Transition is a structured day donation to local project money will go a long way towards tea/coffee Piñata are made of paper, contain programme designed to help peo- Richmond’s Hope recently. helping the children. We will use treats and are more traditionally ple who have suffered from sub- The £1000 donation was totally the money to purchase arts and seen during Latin American festi- stance abuse back into full-time unexpected, but very much appre- crafts materials. All welcome vals, where they are broken open employment and education. ciated by the project who deal Pic above: Mrs Anne Glancy (Beild tenants get free with sticks wielded by blindfolded Sian Fiddimore, Transition with children suffering from presents the cheque to Alison revellers. Manager, said: “Today was about tea/coffee) bereavement. Littlejohn, Project Manager of COOSP’s delighted children students having some fun and put- Project Worker, Donna Hastings Richmond’s Hope. wasted little time in making short ting something back.” WRITEWRITE TOTO REPLYREPLY LettersLetters toto thethe EditorEditor

Dear Editor, city, but of Scotland as a whole. bad as John Greg thinks we are. Dear Editor, Dear Editor Often when we use the word No matter where you live, you I have never seen any of the I am writing in reply to John The recent decision by the coun- community we are making may have to travel to Glasgow, local kids on the site. None of the Harvey’s letter (June issue) about cil to have the G8 camp-site in the assumptions about the reality of Edinburgh, Fife or even , breeze blocks or bricks or any- the Community Council. Jack Kane Centre was made with the people living in the community. to work. Industrial complexes are thing was upset when I looked. I’d just like to say having Paul very little consultation with the What is the reality for far and wide these days and sur- The portaloo was not chained up Nolan on the Community Council community. Craigmillar as far as ‘filling the round most cities. and, in the position it was in was is the best thing about it. It amounted to the council hav- gaps’ and community planning is There are no geographical probably affected by the high If only we could have him back ing a meeting with 3 community concerned (May issue Capacity boundaries to evolve communi- winds we had. as our local Councillor. This man councillors, namely Paul Nolan, Building Project’s newsletter)? ties anymore. Why do we need the Mission on was taken away from his council David Walker and Patsy King. We live in an era of dramatic A community is only recognised this land. It could have been used job and every day since has And as if to confirm that they are economic, political and techno- as the place where you live. for housing for people with spe- worked voluntarily to help and indeed the spokespeople for logical change, rapidly shrinking cial needs. support this area. Craigmillar, at the last manufacturing base and increas- Chas Dennis Yes, there needs to be a guard on As for John Harvey saying ‘what Community Council AGM the ing service industry. Niddrie Marischal Road site to secure the equpiment. John did he do for the area’? Well, same three people were elected as What this will mean is a com- Greg should be glad the guard there’s the new police station, the Chair, Secretary and Treasurer pletely new restructuring of the wasn’t too badly hurt by the new doctor’s surgery, The Fort respectively. nature of jobs and work - automa- Dear Editor, exploding gas cylinder - was it shopping complex - did he not I want to make it quite clear to ton is taking over from the manu- Re. your front page article, June even in working order when it help us get all this and more. them that they do not and never al type of working. issue 2005. was installed? Are there still stupid people out will represent me and I suspect We must look at the overall Who does John Greg think he is? I am in total agreement with the there that believe he ‘stole the that there are many people in picture affecting the whole of Why did he take the Niddrie local resident (June letters) £80m’ and that all these new Niddrie/Craigmillar that feel the Edinburgh’s economic struc- Mission building contract on if he ‘Niddrie has good people in it’. facilities fell from the sky as a gift. same. ture. All areas, including ours, thinks he is in Beruit? Let him go People should praise Paul Nolan. have an important part to play, to Beirut. Local resident Mrs Martin Norrie Davies not only in the economics of the People from Niddrie are not as Name & address supplied Niddrie Resident Craigmillar Castle 10 Chronicle...July 2005

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P&D CBIP hosted another successful Independent have a lot to offer other Reliable tradesman offering quality Women in Craigmillar Meeting at businesses and residents within the painting and decorating the offices of Cre8te in May. local area. work to domestic and commercial trade at an affordable price. We were joined by Alisoun Linda Fenwick of CBIP presented STAFF AT CBIP HAVE BEEN overwhelmed in the McKenzie, a happiness consultant, Susan Morrison with a beautiful bou- last few weeks by the energy and consistent enthu- Tel: 07812 396 280 who introduced the group to some quet of flowers and toiletries as a siasm shown by students from Castlebrae High simple tools and techniques to easily thank you for her support with both School. boost happiness, health and well-being Craigmillar District Business Seven 4th year students recently took part in a two whether at home or in the workplace. Association and WINC. day programme, introducing them to the opportunities R.B. Joinery available through self-employment. On the first day We were also joined by comedienne Susan has supported all of our efforts the candidates were encouraged to research a viable Good quality joinery and resident compere at The Stand to promote Craigmillar businesses business idea, produce a business plan and financial from an experienced Comedy Club, Susan Morrison, who and encourage local business to busi- projections for their chosen ventures. On day two all tradesman showcased Susan Young of Female ness contact and trade. the students went to a funding panel to pitch their busi- Specialising in Flooring Independent, a successful Financial ness ideas, very Dragon’s Den! All presented their and Decking Services business located in For more information or to become a ideas in a very professional manner and the funding Craigmillar. All in attendance benefit- member of WINC and/or CDBA con- panel were unanimous that all the businesses would Contact Ryan on 07708 559 595 ed from this informal interview, as a tact Nicolette on 0131 661 8888 or e- have been eligible for funding. All the students were for further details Craigmillar based business, Female mail [email protected] presented with a certificate having completed a two day course on Business Planning. The business advisors at CBIP were very encouraged Success for former by the enthusiasm shown by these students and would welcome any of them in the future to get their new CALEDONIAN business ideas up and running. Castlebrae Student CBIP were also asked to attend Castlebrae High BLACKSMITHS Ryan Bland, an ex-student of business and financial plans and School on Tuesday 14th June for the 2nd year job- 146 Road West, Castlebrae High School, started received extensive business start- skills day. We were delighted to observe students tak- Edinburgh, EH16 4AP his own joinery business, R.B. up advice and support. PSYBT ing part in the many skills made available from local Design, Manufacture & Installation Joinery in July 2004. and CBIP worked together to businesses. These included McEwan Décor, Gates, Railings, Security Grilles, assist business start-up and growth. Energywise, McGowan’s Motors, Female Handrails - All types of metal work Ryan first approached Linda Independent, Robin Abbey Sign Writing, Alexandra undertaken! Fenwick at CBIP in September Having successfully established his Swaney, Donaldson’s Woodwork, Flatwall Plastering 2003, however decided he was not business in and around Edinburgh in and the Childcare Partnership. Tel: 0131 661 6253 quite ready to start-up at that stage. his first year, CBIP would like to Feedback from both the businesses and students was Mob: 07734 432 153 congratulate Ryan on his achieve- excellent. 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Minister praises Haywired at official launch

The new premises now officially open at 3 Hay Avenue The new EuroDesk corner offers advice Haywired Chair Mick McNulty presents a framed launch invitation to CRAIGMILLAR’S NEW IT I would like to pass on my con- has such fantastic facilities, and centre Haywired was officially gratulations to everybody that has can offer EuroDesk services in launched last month with a made this possible” such a public environment.” function attended by local resi- Local Councillor Jack The launch was something of a dents, workers, members of the O’Donnell added: “I think that’s a triumph for orgasnisers, represent- business community, as well as great example of how partnership ing the culmination of over three local and national politicians. working can provide facilities like years of work to bring plans for Speaking as guest of honour, this for areas like Craigmillar. It’s Haywired to completion. Johann Lamont MSP, Deputy quality, it will be used, it will be Craigmillar European Programme’s Minister for Communities praised very popular, and it will be worth Mac Wilkinson was amongst the centre, saying: “I have been every penny spent on it.” those involved and said: “I think impressed with the facility, the Representatives from a number the launch went very well. It was enthusiasm of those involved and the of organisations with links to the really nice to see a mixture of pro- standard of equipment available.” new centre were also in atten- fessional people, local people, She added: “It meets a need iden- dance, including Maureen Rooney politicians, and kids who will use tified by the community itself and of EuroDesk. the facility coming along as well. I offers access to modern computer EuroDesk provide information was particularly impressed with (L-R) CEP’s Mac Wilkinson, Deputy Minister Johann Lamont, Mick McNulty, equipment and professional on work, travel and volunteering the words of the minister, who and Alister Steele of Haywired partnership organisation Castle Rock advice. To be able to learn and to young people, and hope to was very complimentary towards continue to learn will be a real strengthen local links through the work that has gone on in boost to many people in the area.” their new information corner Craigmillar, particularly in proj- Constituency MSP Susan installed in Haywired. ects such as Haywired.” Deacon echoed the Minister’s sen- Maureen Rooney also hailed the Haywired Chair Mick McNulty timents: “This is a first-class facil- centre, saying: “The facilities are agreed, saying: “The minister ity, which will bring real benefits genuinely quite exceptional. We looked very genuinely impressed to the community. In this day and do a lot of training across with the set-up and I’m delighted age, it’s absolutely essential that Edinburgh, and it’s been one of to be involved. people have access to up-to-the- the best facilities we’ve ever used. “We’re really going to get local minute communications technolo- From our perspective, it’s a fantas- kids technologically literate now. gies. I think that this centre is tic opportunity to have a partner Instead of talking about it, now it’s superbly well equipped to do that. organisation that’s so well located, going to be done.”

For further information on Haywired contact: Haywired, 3 Hay Avenue, Edinburgh EH16 4RW, 0131 669 1554, Info Line 0131 0930 [email protected] Deputy Minister Johann Lamont gets a closer look at Haywired’s facilities.