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SPEAKING UP FOR RESTALRIG, LOCHEND AND CRAIGENTINNY Published by The Ripple on behalf of the community INSIDE Conservation Help to relieve Get fit for Consultation the pain Christmas page 2 page 7 page 10
PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAMME LAUNCH AT LEITH
By Liz Ferguson people currently attending Leith “I have enjoyed the course and Academy and those whose now have a much better LEITH Academy is launching a primary-aged children may head understanding on how to best full programme of events and that way in the future. support my fifteen year old.” courses this month designed to Blair Connor said: “We want to Programme partners have support local parents and carers. get more parents and carers found young people are keen for Dae Ye Ken Yer Teenagers? involved with the school and help their parents to be more involved recognises that adolescence is a them be better informed on the in their education and more time that can be difficult to process their children may be aware of the issues they face. manage for both young people going through and any issues Miren Ochoa Sagues of People and those who care for them. they might be facing. Not just for Know How said: “I The programme offers a range academia but for recently interviewed of options including attending a everything, 600 young people six-week course on Raising Kids particularly across three with Confidence, one-off mental and Edinburgh high Conversation Café sessions emotional schools and the Partners in Dae Ye Ken Yer Teenagers? include Leith Academy Pupil looking at drugs, relationships wellbeing survey showed Support Leader Blair Connor (centre) pictured with Miren Ochoa and online activities, Digital Drop because we they did want Sagues and Glenn Liddal of People Know How Ins to help adults improve online know that’s a their parents to help with communication and a lot of pressure these days and skills and Ask Dad sessions big issue.” be more understanding. in some ways are more ‘wordly exclusively for dads, grandads, The school has involved in their Blair Connor said: “Young wise’ than their parents, but they uncles and other male caregivers. already piloted education – at a people want their parents to be don’t want to be.” The programme is led by Leith the Raising Kids suitable level.” informed on issues like drugs and All the Dae Ye Ken Yer Academy’s Pupil Support Leader With Confidence Now that alcohol because they don’t feel Teenagers? sessions are free and Blair Connor in collaboration part of the much of they can talk to them or confide take place at Leith Academy. with partner organisations programme with learning and in them on these issues as they Leaflets with full details of the including People Know How and positive results. interaction with schools is won’t understand. They want programme are available from Fast Forward. It is aimed at both Many parents moving online, the free digital their parents to know what a Leith Academy, Restalrig Lochend parents and carers of young recognise that raising teenagers is drop-in sessions included in Class A drug is, what a Class B Community Hub and other no easy task and reported skills the programme are also seen drug is and what effect that could community venues or contact they gained on the programme as a way of enabling parent have on them. They want them to Blair Connor 0131 554 0606 or helped de-escalate conflict in the involvement. The topics addressed know that stuff. Pupils are under [email protected] home and improved in the Dae Ye Ken Yer Teenagers? communication. One parent said: programme have been selected to M c G
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Advertising Donna Gilfillan CATh COCkbURN CONSERVE RESTALRIG and Production 019 68 673229 [email protected] CONSULTATION Copy deadline for December/January issue 17th November THE City of Edinburgh Council is currently consulting on its Printed by Cumbrian Newsprint proposal to designate Restalrig Distributed by Johnson Distribution Services as Edinburgh’s 50th conservation area. Conservation areas are formally defined as The Speaker is an independent community newspaper which aims ‘areas of special architectural to provide a forum for free speech and debate, an effective method or historic interest, the character of information sharing and a way to celebrate local achievement. or appearance of which it is Community involvement is key to its success and any individual desirable to preserve or or group within Restalrig, Lochend, Craigentinny and surrounding enhance’. local area is welcome to contribute. The views expressed in The THE Ripple is sorry to advise Once designated the Council Speaker are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the of the recent death of long- must act to protect and preserve Editor or Publishers. Please note copy may be edited. Any letter or standing volunteer Cath the character of the area, article which is considered libellous will not be published and Cockburn. Cath had been including applying extra rules individuals will be protected from personal attack. with the project since it to control any proposed consultationhub.edinburgh.gov. started in 1996 and was one building work there. You can uk/sfc/restalrigconservationarea of the original volunteers find out more or contribute The consultation period ends who founded the Friday to the consultation online at on 10th November. Ripple AGM Club for Older People and the Listening Place. Her Wednesday 15th November 7pm contribution to these projects at Restalrig Lochend Community Hub was outstanding. Cath was 198 Restalrig Road South also a cornerstone of the community of St Margaret’s We would be very pleased to see you there Parish Church Restalrig. Refreshments will be provided from the Minister Carol Ford said: Hub Grub Café . “Cath was blessed with so many gifts and she made use of them all – caring, compassion, wisdom, discernment, listening, Ripple Project Listening Place communicating, sharing and humour. The love she Do you need to talk? The Listening Place is a safe haven where you can speak from the heart about what is troubling you. It is gave to both Ripple and the Restalrig: a heritage worth protecting? Make your views known. a place where we will help you to work with your feelings, church cannot be measured whatever they may be and make sense of where you presently but there are so many who find yourself . for the rest of their lives, will know that Cath’s loving The Listening Place can help to: care and inspiring friendship Improve relationships / Alleviate stress and anxiety have helped to shape their Increase self-esteem / Build confidence journey.” Improve low mood / Support the bereavement process Known always as Catherine Combat loneliness by her husband Alistair, she is survived also by her For a free and confidential daughter Yvonne and son appointment or more information David. please phone 0131 554 0422 . The Speaker, November 2017 3 PROGRESS AT PARLIAMENT Yourour communitycommunity overover 6060 ssocialocial club!club! Ash Denham homes between 2011-2015, and the bedroom tax. MSP for more than £1.75 billion has Tragically, a National Audit Thee Fridayday Clubb Edinburgh been allocated to local councils Office report in September Eastern writes: for affordable housing – £30 linked Tory cuts to increased invitesiinnvites yoyouou ttoo jjoinoiinn uuss million of this will be invested levels of homelessness. While forffoor a mumusicalsical aafternoonfftternoon wwiwithith IT HAS been a in Edinburgh. the ideal solution would be to busy couple of While I acknowledge the reverse these harmful policies, TamarinTTaamarin FFountainountaain months at Scottish Parliament benefits of Margaret Thatcher’s the Scottish Government can tht and a lot of good progress Right to Buy policy, which only act within its devolved FridayFrriday 10 NNovov aatt 11pmpm has been made already. enabled families to get on policy areas. As such, the First fofollowedllowed byby refreshments.refreshments. 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Offers available from 13th November to 3rd December. Leaflets available in store. 4 The Speaker, November 2017 News from St Margaret’s News from Willowbrae Parish Church
Messy Event – Sunday 5th enough to believe in it. One must minute silence at 11am when As part of the celebrations for activities undertaken in our November from 2.30 to 4.30pm work at it." Remembrance Day we stand in solidarity with all our First Anniversary we held halls. There was also a small in St Margaret’s McLaren Halls, and Remembrance Sunday victims and survivors of wars. an Open Day on Saturday 7th display about the origins of 48 Restalrig Road South – come honour the courage and sacrifice Christmas Fayre October. In the Upper Hall there the building and the organ. along to an afternoon of games, of millions of servicemen and Saturday 18th November were layouts showing activities The sanctuary was also open storytelling, drama and crafts on servicewoman and civilians in Special and very low cost undertaken by our own church for anyone who wished to look the theme of ‘Animals’ and find the two World Wars and in Christmas gifts (some groups and also by other groups around and tea and coffee were out who Joey the Crowey’s subsequent conflicts in which our handcrafted) with a variety of who use our premises. These served in the Church Centre. favourite saint is! A free event for country has been involved. So other stalls including home- included a large number of On Saturday 11th November Primary children P1-6 who need both Saturday 11th and Sunday baking, Christmas decorations, drawings from the Art Club, from 10am to 12 noon we will to be registered by an adult at 12th are days when we have a books, DVDs plus children’s garments produced by the be holding a Coffee Morning start of event. There is a café area chance not only to remember games and toys – some brand Knitting Group, a video with a bookstall and home for parents to chat and then join but to try to understand the cost new! Yes, it’s St Margaret’s explaining the activities of the baking. We look forward to in with the crafts. All welcome. of war and the conditions that Christmas Fayre in the McLaren Singing Group for Dementia welcoming you. Remembrance Sunday make for peace. The Uniformed Halls on Saturday 18th November Sufferers and their Carers, a On Sunday 12th November 12th November at 10.30am Organisations will be taking part from 11am to 1pm. Café with display of the art work produced at 10.30am we will be marking Eleanor Roosevelt said, “It isn't in the service and our theme is homemade soup, filled rolls plus by the Baby and Toddler Group Remembrance Sunday. Everyone enough to talk about peace. One ‘For the healing of the nations’. tea and coffee. And Santa Klaus. and details of some of the other will be made most welcome. must believe in it. And it isn't Come along and join in the two Don’t miss it. Bring your friends.
For details of News from Christ Church Christmas Fairs see page 11 On Friday 10th November we enjoyed a weekend away During November we will be have a film-night. As part of the together in a big house just having a few visiting preachers celebrations for the 500th north of Pitlochry. You can see before the Christmas programme anniversary of the Reformation, some photos of what we got starts to get into full swing next we are showing the film up to on our Facebook page. month. “Luther” starring Joseph Fiennes, 12th November is of course And some advance warning Peter Ustinov, Bruno Ganz and Remembrance Sunday and our for the start of December. Claire Cox. We’ll also be serving morning service will start a bit On Thursday 7th December some German food to set the earlier at 10.50am. we’re having our annual curry scene. The event is free to On 19th November we have a and quiz night so make sure attend but please let us know in soup lunch after the morning you keep that evening free. advance that you are coming so service in aid of the Shoe Box As always keep an eye on our that we can plan enough food. appeal which provides Christmas Facebook page for more details At the end of October a large gifts for children in Eastern of all these events or just pop proportion of our congregation Europe. along one week.
News from St Ninian’s
Keeping Faith can use them in school. We’re “We are the Dead” goes the looking for new/used backpacks famous Flanders poppy poem. and things like notepads, pencil On Sunday 5th November case stuff, spoons, small balls, parishioners who have died these soap, toothbrushes, sandals, last 12 months are remembered. shorts etc. St Ninian’s school Their names printed behind the will also enthusiastically take altar are read aloud and candles up this project which will carry lit in their memory. We fondly on through Advent. recall that “short days ago (they) Party Time 1-2-3 lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, 1. Club 16-20+ loved and were loved”. A week First outing for the new club is later on Remembrance Sunday at to Tenpin Bowling in 3pm there’s a short service open Fountainbridge. Be there for to all friends to which next-of- 6.45pm Friday 24th November Meet at Restalrig Lochend kin are specially invited. In these and strike lucky. Community Hub, 198 Restalrig Road South, acts of remembrance we might 2. Christmas Fair Edinburgh EH7 6DZ as the poem continues not break It’s not too early is it to invite faith with them in pursuit of final you to our Christmas Fair on This is a fun, friendly, FREE victory eternal life with God. Saturday 25th November from exercise session for mothers, Backpacks at the ready 10am to12 noon. parents and guardians with children in buggies. Suitable Through the Scottish charity 3. St Andrew’s Night for all levels of ability. Mary’s Meals over one million 30th November children around the world get a It’s a lock-in as we celebrate from For more information – daily meal. This allows them to 7-10pm the patron saint www.jogscotland.org.uk go to school. On Sunday 19th of Scotland (and Russia and Please contact the leader November we’ll begin collecting Greece) with an international before attending your first session – new/used bags and fill them with feast of food, music and dance [email protected] basic items so children in Malawi provided by the partygoers. The Speaker, November 2017 5 News from your local Councillors
Cllr Ian Campbell Cllr Joan Griffiths
AS A councillor, I policy that is causing the poorest in our AS D EPUTE Lord much they got out of volunteering. This have the privilege community to suffer from weeks without Provost I get to is something that I hear from lots of to sit on a any money. I have since put a petition meet some very individuals who give up their time to number of Boards. about Universal Credit on my facebook interesting people volunteer in their local communities. I This gives me page – Ian Campbell SNP. In the ward I and over the past would like to say a big thank you to all insight into a lot have been involved in helping a number few weeks I have the individuals who give up their time to of areas including of Residents Associations over the last had the pleasure volunteer. The City of Edinburgh Council day centres for few months. I see this as democracy at of presenting is considering the designation of part of the elderly, care the grassroots and a very effective way awards to Restalrig as the City’s 50th Conservation of ‘looked after of any local community to begin to individuals who area. The area being considered takes in children’ and mental health issues. This have a voice and see change in the areas have given up their time to volunteer. In St Margaret’s Parish Church and has given me a much deeper respect for where they live. It only takes a few particular I would like to highlight the surrounding street, which has a very those who work in these areas and a people in an area or street to come individuals who volunteer for Move On. interesting history and the designation better understanding of the day to day together with the sole purpose to Move On volunteers come from all walks as a conservation area is one way of needs of some of the most vulnerable improve the community they live in. of life including those with personal acknowledging this area of historic people in our community. Last month I Imagine having some council officers, a experience of many of the issues which interest. The Council is keen to hear your was appointed to represent Edinburgh community police officer, one or more their service users face. Many have been thoughts on designating Restalrig as a City Council on COSLA’s (Convention of councillors and others in one place to through homelessness, addiction, poor conservation area and any information Scottish Local Authorities which is the listen to, and respond to the issues that health and/or the care system. Move you have on the history of the Village. voice of Local Government in Scotland) your area is facing. The Edinburgh On’s volunteer training is a great You can do this by reading the appraisal Community Wellbeing Board. This Board Tenants Federation www.edinburgh opportunity for people to share their life of the area by logging onto consultation. deals with issues like community safety, tenants.org.uk is a great help if you experience with each other and there is edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/Restalrig homelessness, human trafficking and want to start a residents association. always a real richness of exchange of conservationarea Restalrig Village is refugee resettlement on a national basis. On a personal note I apologise that I ideas, skills and experiences. People a historic village and it would be As a Board we called upon COSLA to will not be able to hold my surgery in come together initially only united by wonderful if it got the recognition that totally oppose the two-child limit for November but I can still be contacted their desire to volunteer to help others, other parts of Edinburgh get by being Child Tax Credits and to condemn the on 0131 529 4914 or ian.campbell3@ but soon learn that they can trust, learn designated the City’s 50th Conservation ‘rape clause’. We called for an immediate edinburgh.gov.uk if you have any issues from and depend on each other. The area. Contact me at joan.griffiths@ halt to the role out of Universal Credit, a I can help with. volunteers involved all talked about how edinburgh.gov.uk or on 0131 529 4019.
Cllr John Mclellan Cllr Alex Staniforth
WHEN the next football. But before the whole HELLO again! get public backing we might be able edition of The masterplan for Meadowbank and By the time you to persuade the council to invest Speaker appears, Sighthill could be repackaged, the 2007 read this what is relatively little compared to Meadowbank election and then the banking crash Craigentinny/ the city's budget and make sure Stadium will have intervened and the vision was not so Meadowbank children don't feel like they're closed its doors to much shelved as smashed to pieces. So community playing football in a jungle! make way for a what we have now is a sports centre for council will Secondly you may have heard that new £43m sports East Edinburgh which is bigger than hopefully be on the Museum on the Mound is being centre. Details originally planned, which is obviously its way to being closed by the Bank of Scotland of alternative good for the area, but there will almost renewed. I hope (owned by Lloyd's banking group). facilities for users during construction certainly be fewer new houses. And the that some of you reading this will They announced it quickly and were still to be published at time of city as a whole has lost a national sports get involved - community councils tried to do it quietly but there is a going to press, but it will be no mean facility while Edinburgh Rugby has work better the more people engage campaign running to persuade them achievement to accommodate the 100 moved in with a private school. with them and fulfil important roles to change their minds and keep it clubs it hosts until the new centre’s Meanwhile the operator, Edinburgh ensuring the council makes the best open. I expect many of you have expected opening in 2020. It has been a Leisure, faces a massive cost increase decisions for the local area. I'd also children who have had school long, hard road to reach this point and thanks to a plan commissioned by the like to talk about two campaigns I'm trips to the museum and/or young the depth of feeling about the stadium as Scottish Government which recommends currently involved in and I hope will children who would one day benefit a community facility was clear in 2006 removing the rates discount such interest some of you. Firstly there is from a visit if it stays open. If you'd when the 6,000 people who signed the publicly-owned charitable organisations the Perfect Pitch campaign which like to support this campaign the Save Meadowbank petition derailed the currently receive. If adopted it will can be found on twitter using the simplest method is to sign the Council plan to fund a new stadium inevitably mean higher prices at all hashtag #perfectpitch. Our Parks and petition which can be found on the complex at Sighthill by selling the site Edinburgh leisure facilities, like the Greenspaces department is trying to 38Degrees website. These city-wide for housing. That scheme involved a local swim centres, Craigentinny and cut football pitches with equipment concerns apply everywhere but if new community sports and leisure Portobello golf courses and pitch hire that is old and outdated, leading to you have a local concern you want centre at Meadowbank, but moving the at Seafield. So if you don’t want to pay having to cut the grass twice. We're me to get involved with please feel national athletics stadium to Sighthill more for your leisure facilities, let your leaving the growing period for grass free, as always, to email me at and creating a multi-sports facility MSP know. Contact john.mclellan on pitches while the council's budget [email protected] suitable for professional rugby and @edinburgh.gov.uk or 0131 529 4395. is decided over the winter. If we can or call 0131 529 4504. 6 The Speaker, November 2017
DOORS OPENED TO OVER 1500 VISITORS Community Johanna Crossley December. The Makers Fair is Cook Club Communications Officer at completely free to attend and Edinburgh Palette writes: showcases the work of the artists and makers that have studios Wednesday 29 Nov ST MARGARET'S House opened inside St Margaret's House. 4pm to 6pm their doors 21st-22nd October to Everyone is welcome to come at Restalrig Lochend an array of workshops, events and take a look. Community Hub and open studios. The weekend Keep up to date on events, 198 Restalrig Road South was very well attended with workshops, classes and Come along and enjoy a more than 1500 people coming exhibitions happening at sociable two course meal to take part. St Margaret's House by with other people in your There were workshops for all visiting the website at ages, exhibitions in the galleries, www.edinburghpalette.co.uk local communit y a storytelling tour of the building with Jan B Brown The Cook Club is as part of the International A wide range of activities was enjoyed during the open weekend at absolutely FREE Storytelling Festival and a St Margaret’s House on London Road Photos by Daniel Dabrowski community cafe. work in a wide variety of furniture opening their doors • Prepare and cook a meal. More than 60 studios took part materials from painting to to the public. • Learn about food hygiene. in the event with artists who textiles, glass to upcycled Many of those who attended • Try new tasty nutritious recipes. had never set foot inside the or building and were surprised with • Just come along for the blether how much there was to see. One and the food. person wrote in the guest book "Enjoyed it very much. I should The Community Cook Club have arrived earlier as there was will run on the last Wednesday too much to see! Thank you for of each month. a great event." Each studio is For more information call so different and it was a great 0131 554 0422 opportunity to see the fantastic or drop in and join us on the day. things that go on within the building. The next big event happening at St Margaret's House is the annual Christmas Makers Fair happening the 9th and 10th of
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Volunteer Stephen McMurray charity formed in 1995 to pain, managing emotions, stress, LEITH Academy recently from the charity Pain Concern inform and support people living pain and relaxation and selected Prefects and House writes: with chronic pain and those who managing your medications. Captains for the current care for them. We can offer help • A range of self-management academic year through a UNLIKE the acute pain you through our website videos on topics such as: the voting process, followed by might suffer as a result of a www.painconcern.org.uk and emotional impact of chronic interviews. The life skills mishap or an accident like other resources: pain, GP consultations and developed in these roles will breaking a leg, which normally • A helpline on 0300 123 medical investigations. help prepare the S6 students Newly appointed Leith Academy responds to medication and will 0789 which operates Monday to • An online forum where for the world beyond Leith House Captains: (from left) India eventually go away, chronic Friday between 10am and noon members can share experiences Academy. Murray, Aaron Pollock, Abigail pain is pain which reoccurs or and 2pm and 4pm. and also host blogs and polls. McDonald and Coreen Whitelaw persists for more than three • An Airing Pain online radio • An online shop where books months. It may be caused by a show with a new programme on pain and managing pain can condition such as arthritis or each month. The show is also be purchased. pain from an operation or injury available through CD and • A range of other online which continues after healing transcripts. support with links to other would have been expected to • A quarterly Pain Matters organisations and useful occur. It may have no obvious magazine which contains news, resources. cause, though chronic pain is features and comment on pain If you feel Pain Concern could thought to be related to management as well as personal help you or someone you know, problems in the nervous system. experiences of living with pain please don’t hesitate to call our It is estimated that around and research into treatments. helpline or visit our website as 800,000 people in Scotland are New readers are being offered detailed above to find out more. affected by chronic pain. Living the chance to try the magazine with chronic pain can have free for a year. negative consequences on • A range of information relationships, work and leaflets on topics such as; psychological and emotional getting a good night’s sleep, health. managing healthcare Leith Academy 2017/18 Prefects line up with Acting Head Teacher Pain Concern is a national appointments, managing your Michael Irving
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Restalrig benefits Advice Exercise for EVERYONE hub Grub Café book Exchange Wednesdays 10a m-4pm Restalrig Lochend Community Hub, 198 Restalrig Road South Restalrig Lochend Community Hub 0131 554 0422 Grab a coffee. Appointments only Every Wednesday 10.00am to 10.45am £2.50 per session Have a read. Find a book you like Call Andrew, Welfare Rights Worker Just turn up and join us! Varied fun exercise suitable for men and women of all ages and take it home to on 0131 551 2459 Lots of great music to get you going! finish it for free . There’s nothing like a really good read – especially if it’s free – so why not pop in to see the great range of titles in the Hub Grub Book Exchange? Bring one and take one or grab a coffee from the café, relax with a read and feel free to take your book home to finish it. Monday-Friday 11-1.30pm We have limited storage space so unfortunately are unable to accept bulk donations of books. Lochend Toddler Group is run by local parents and open to parent/carers and pre-schoolers from babies upwards. The group meets Monday and Friday mornings 9.30am – 11.30am at Restalrig Lochend Community Hub 198 Restalrig Road South To join or find out more come along during the above times. New members warmly welcomed. £2.50 per session per family, children’s snacks included. The Speaker, November 2017 9 BEAT THE WINTER COLD AND FLU BLUES Jesssica Pearson Nutr – Food weakens your immune system vitamins and minerals in Broccoli and Cheddar Soup and Health Development you should consider a trip to supplement form will prevent Worker at Edinburgh your local GP in case of more us from getting a cold. Community Food writes: serious complications. If we fall Therefore other than vitamin D Easy three ingredient recipe into one of these categories it for bone health, there is no AS THE cold weather sets in is likely that we’ll receive a need for the average person to 500g or one head of broccoli or frozen florets we can all look forward to cosy letter advising a visit to the spend their hard earned cash 100g or one small diced potato (with skin for nights in and preparations for doctors’ surgery to get the on bottles of pills. Instead try extra fibre) the festive period. However annual flu vaccination which swapping your afternoon 45g handful of grated cheddar one thing which nobody looks will reduce our chances of biscuit for a piece of fruit or 1 litre stock forward to is the predictable catching the flu this year. a handful of unsalted nuts cold, cough or worse, the Otherwise unless our symptoms and add an extra portion of 1. Put the broccoli and potato into a pan and dreaded flu virus which rears are worsening or not getting steamed broccoli to your just cover with water. Bring to the boil and simmer for 10 its ugly head increasingly better after a week, it is evening meal. minutes or until the potato and broccoli stems are tender. during the winter months. recommended to stay away Hygiene is also very 2. Blend the soup until smooth and stir through the grated So firstly what is the from public places to avoid important to stop the spread cheese. ¢ difference between the two? passing the virus onto other, of infections. Regular hand- Both are caused by viruses more vulnerable people. Also washing with soap and warm passed from person to person when we have a cold or the flu, water especially after blowing These helpful microorganisms but whilst most adults get a taking antibiotics will not help our nose, sneezing, coughing or can give our immune system a cold once or twice a year, flu is kill the virus as these drugs using the toilet will go a long helping hand by competing less common and more serious. can only target a bacterial way to protecting us and those with the disease-causing ones Symptoms of the common infection. So what can you do around us. This is particularly in our intestines to stop them cold will be recognisable to to prevent these viral nasties important to stop the spread of taking hold; almost like an everyone and include a blocked taking over your body? the winter-vomiting bug which extra immune system specially or runny nose, sneezing, a sore There are lots of vitamins and is incredibly contagious. If for the gut. So it is a good idea throat, cough, headache, fever minerals which we need in our someone in the family is to look after it, particularly and muscle aches and pains. daily diets to help our immune experiencing sudden onset around this time of year. These symptoms develop over system to fight off invading diarrhoea and vomiting we Whilst there is nothing we a day or two and can last up bugs, such as vitamin A, should avoid sharing a intestines by improving your can do to 100% guarantee we to two weeks, whereas flu vitamin C, vitamin E, iron, zinc bathroom with them wherever diet. High fibre foods such as won’t get sick this winter, we symptoms will come on much and selenium. We can make possible and consider cleaning beans, pulses, wholegrains, can limit the chances of the quicker. A sudden fever is sure we get enough of these by any surface they have fruit and vegetables are good nasty bugs getting the better typical of the flu and this may eating a healthy balanced diet recently touched with a good for us to eat for lots of reasons of us by looking after be accompanied by diarrhoea which includes a variety disinfectant. Symptoms of including because they feed the ourselves. If we cut back on and/or vomiting in addition to of fruits and vegetables of gastrointestinal virus infection good bacteria living in our any bad habits such as smoking the symptoms of a common different colours. We should usually only last 1-2 days but bowel. Some studies have also and drinking alcohol, get a cold. We may experience more be consuming at least five can be particularly vicious and shown that products containing good night’s sleep and plenty severe feelings of tiredness portions of these per day sometimes result in severe live cultures of bacteria such as of exercise and make a few which can last for weeks alongside healthy plant source dehydration. If suffering, it is some yoghurts and fermented small changes to our diet, after other symptoms have fats and plenty of wholegrains. important to take regular sips foods can introduce strains of we’ll be well on our way to disappeared and we’ll certainly This allows our bodies to of water to stay hydrated. friendly bacteria to the gut too. a healthy winter season. be unable to continue our maintain a healthy immune Alongside rigorous hygiene normal daily activities. system which can naturally we can also help prevent Getting the flu is very fight off infections when infection from these horrid unpleasant for anyone but is that less-than-welcome microbes by maintaining a Events At Piershill Library not dangerous for the majority neighbouring bus passenger healthy population of friendly of people. However if you are sneezes right next to us. There bacteria in our gut. You can Wednesdays 2pm bookbug Rhymetime – songs and rhymes over 65, pregnant or have a is little evidence to suggest that drastically improve the types for under 4 year olds and their parents and carers. medical condition which taking high doses of these of bacteria living in your Wednesdays 5.30pm NhS Stop Smoking Support Group – free, friendly and confidential advice and help to give up smoking. Wednesdays 4pm to 6.30pm The Edinburgh Tool Library – Leith Academy for all your DIY queries and tool hire. Important dates for your diary Fridays 10.30am Roll out the Magic Story Rug with Kenny for our children’s story time. Saturday 11th and 25th November 11am Polish Language November Dates bookbug Rhymetime – songs and rhymes for the little ones and their parents and carers. 2 Senior Phase Parents’ Consultation (A/B) (4.30-6.30pm) Friday 24th November 3pm to 4pm – Magic School with 6 P7 Parents’ Information Evening headmaster Gary James – There comes a time when 10 Remembrance Service watching magic is no longer enough. The audience wants to School CPD Programme 1.20-3.20pm perform the magic and actually become magicians. This is where Magic School can help. Gary James, one of Scotland’s 13-24 MLN Audit period top magicians performs the tricks and this is followed by a 14 Senior Phase Parents’ Consultation (C/P) (4.30-6.30 pm) hands-on tutorial session where everyone can learn the tricks that Gary has just performed. This is a free event but booking is 20 Inter-House Basketball (S1-S6) essential (ask library staff for more information). Please note 28 Parent Council (7.00 pm) that it is suitable for children age 7 or above. tbc Skills Scotland Edinburgh 2017, RHC Ingliston (S4-S6) All events are free. Please note that children aged 8 or under tbc Social Subjects trip to Bannockburn (S1) / Employability must be accompanied by a parent/carer aged 12 or over. Piershill Library, 30 Piersfield Terrace, Edinburgh EH8 7BQ event (S3) telephone 0131 529 5685. 10 The Speaker, November 2017 knitting Network Every Tuesday 2-3.30pm Restalrig Lochend Community hub Hear all the latest yarns at this thriving fun and friendly group for all ages. So whether you’re a needle novice or a knitting wiz whatever your age and whatever your knowledge come along to your local knitting Network for the chance to chill, chat, socialise and get creative over a tea or coffee. Needles, wool and patterns are available free to get you started or you can bring along your own. Only 50p per person to cover tea/coffee and biscuits. WEE SPEAKER’S CORNER NEEDLELESS TO SAY Colour the leaves that are By Dawn Baxter Convention on the Rights of the Child was signed. This is a promise made by the leaving Sunshine’s gone, here comes the rain. United Nations to do everything possible Nights are long, November again. Fireworks to protect children around the world. I was sparkle, a colourful sight. Bonfires crackle, interested to learn that we have our very light up the night. Well, that’s about as own Children’s Parliament founded in 1992 exciting as November gets and it’s the only to give Scottish children a voice in our month with no school days off! Answer me social and political landscape. To mark this, a lone pine tree stands on top of a hill Universal Children’s Day Edinburgh will and it is autumn. If the wind is blowing host our Children’s Parliament National towards the west, which way do the leaves Sitting, visit www.childrensparliament on the pine tree fall? Needleless to say you .org.uk /cpinvestigatesbullying to learn about didn’t fall for that old one! This month has their recent inspiring Investigating Bullying a diverse range of national/international Project. And something for everyone – days. The 10th is World Science Day and World Television Day on the 21st. I was Dynamic Earth will host an environmental watching football the other day and had science showcase UnEarthed from the 17th to turn the brightness up on the TV to its to 20th. Entry to this hands-on exhibition highest, but no luck, the game still got is free. The 14th is World Diabetes Day to duller. Have a good November – remember help raise awareness of this condition to be careful around fireworks. It’s always affecting over four million people in the best to attend an organised event - the UK. The 14th is the birthday of Frederick one at Meadowbank is always a great Banting who led the way to the discovery show. Be aware that pets and the wildlife of insulin in 1921 to treat diabetes. are very often frightened by fireworks and Universal Children’s Day is on the 20th, bonfires so make sure you are not setting established by the United Nations in 1954 off rockets around houses and gardens. and on the same day in 1989 the UN Stay safe! The Speaker, November 2017 11 St Margaret’s Parish Church Restalrig Sunday Service 10.30am Good News Team 10.30am Creche 10.30am Tea/Coffee after service Communion last Sunday every month St Ninian’s St Ninian’s Christmas Fair RC Church Saturday 25th November Marionville Road Featuring all the usual treats of stalls, raffles, tombola, home Sunday Mass 10.15am baking, jams, teas, coffees Children’s Liturgy and much more. (filled rolls and Everyone welcome, Saturday refreshments after Mass) 25th November from 10am-12. Polish Mass 1pm See you there! There is now Mass at 10am every day except Wednesday Fr Syriac Palakudiyil Parish House 12 Marionville Drive 0131 661 2867 07504 802 728 Wilson Memorial [email protected] Scottish Seniors Hall Bookings 0131 554 9788 Church Craigentinny Christ Church Computer Group corner of Moira Terrace Restalrig and Kekewich Avenue (Free Church of Scotland) Do you like reading? Sunday Worship -11.00am Britwell Crescent (Creche and children’s Computer Training Join us in the village halls, Restalrig Willowbrae Parish programme provided) Sunday Morning for anyone over 50 Church Tea/coffee afterwards 11.00am Last Tuesday of the month 10am or with crèche and Every Thursday 2 – 4pm Last Thursday of the month 10.30am 1 Willowbrae Road Bible Study - 6.30pm Sunday School (3rd Sunday of month) Restalrig Lochend For more information [email protected] Sunday Sunday Evening Community Hub or ring 0131 554 7400 9.45-10.15am Mid-Week Quiet Time 6.00pm 198 Restalrig Rd South The Church is open for quiet Tea and coffee Everyone welcome Prayers before Service reflection every Wednesday available after both 11.00am to 12 noon services Only £1 a session 10.30am Morning Service A congregation of the United Prayer meeting Free Church of Scotland Wed 7.30pm Just pop in any followed by refreshments [email protected] Thursday to try it out local groups advertise on this page free of charge and fellowship www.wilsonmemorial.org.uk 0131 554 0422 Craigentinny/Lochend Social Centre Programme 9 Loaning Road Edinburgh EH7 6JE Centre Programme – Castle Hall (CH) Main Hall (MH) Disco Room (DR) Lounge (L) Youth Club Floor (YCF) Monday Wednesday Friday Playgroup 9-12pm (MH) Playgroup 9-12m (MH) Playgroup 9.15-12pm (MH) Yoga 10.30-11.30 Adult Education Programme DP Guitar Group 9.30-12pm (DR) Art Class 10-12 (CH) starts 29th Sept for 10 weeks Starts back 25th September DP Silver Works 10-12pm (CH) Polish School 1.15-4.30pm Alma Project 12-2pm (CH) Alma 12-3pm (Lounge) Art and play 1.30-3.30pm p1-p3 starts 29th Sept for Monday Social Club1-3.30pm (MH) Keep Fit Class for individuals with additional needs 10 weeks Kids Dance Class 4.15-7.30pm (CH) 1-2pm (MH) Kids Dance Class 2 -5pm (CH) (MH) Junior Youth Club P3-P6 6-8pm (MH) Mindfulness 2-3pm (CH) starts 27th Sept for 10 weeks Starts back 25th September Tai Chi 2.15-3.15pm (CH) Saturday Kids Dance Class 3.45-7pm (CH) Polish School 9.45-2.15pm Beat Breakers Dance 5-6.45pm (MH) Tuesday Junior Youth Club 5-7 years 10-12pm starts 30th Sept Youth Club P6-S2 7-8.30pm (YC) Playgroup 9-12pm (MH) for 10 weeks DP Jewellery Class 10-12 (CH) Drama Class 1.15-3.15pm (CH) Alma Project 12.30-2.30pm (CH) Thursday Carpet Bowls 1-3.30pm (MH) Playgroup 9.15-12pm (MH) Kids Dance Class 3-6.45pm (CH) Digital Skills Academy 9.30-12.30pm (Lounge) referrals Ladies Night 7pm 2nd Tuesday Month (MH) only Contact Archie or Donna for fu rther details Pilates 10-11 and 11-12pm starts 28th Sept for 10 weeks 0131 661 9404 Spanish Class 10-12pm (Lounge) www.joininedinburgh.org/craigentinny Alma 1-3pm (CH) Kids Dance Class 3.30-6.30pm (CH) Line Dancing 6.55-8.55pm (MH) 12 The Speaker, November 2017 Restalrig Lochend Community Hub 198 Restalrig Road South, Edinburgh 0131 554 0422 November Open Programme A Hub of activity you can join in with Friday Hub Grub Café nday – Open Monday – Friday 11am – 1.30pm. Mo Our community café offers tasty, affordable homemade food, hot and cold café drinks and somewhere sociable for you to meet and eat. Free internet access for café customers. Lunch Club for Older People Monday – Friday 11.30am – advance booking required. 60+. £4.50 per day. Two delicious and nutritious courses, plus tea/coffee and biscuits. Door-to-door transport available in Restalrig/Lochend/Craigentinny area if required. 50p return journey. For more info or to book call 0131 554 0422. day Toddler Group sday Healthy Hub Walking Group Mon Mondays 9.30am – 11.30am. Parent-led group. Thur Half hour walks 9.30am and 10.15am start. Plenty of toys and activities for under 5s. Gather at the Hub and join in on our free Thursday £2.50 per family per session for children’s snacks. walks to meet new friends, improve your fitness and Dixie Saltires Line Dancing discover local landscapes and places of interest. Mondays 11.30am – 12.30pm. See page 7 for details. Suitable for beginners. Just wear comfortable shoes. Caring Soles £2.50 per week. Footcare service. 10am – 2.pm. Appointments only. Girls Only Drop In To make appointment call 0131 447 4520. Mondays 6.30pm – 8.30pm 11 to 16 years. Scottish Seniors Computer Group Restalrig Computer Training for anyone over 50. Thursdays 2 – 4pm. Learn at your own pace. day Buggy Walk Only £1 per session. Just drop in. ues Tuesdays 10am. ROSP Drop in Youth Café T Come on a buggy walk with Route 10 Rollers. Thursdays 7pm – 9pm. 12 to 18 years. The Knitting Network Wide range of activities and workshops provided by Tuesdays 2pm – 3.30pm all ages and abilities welcome. Ripple youth work team and other partners. We have wool and needles to get you started. Just drop in. 50p per session for tea/coffee and biscuits Hub 198 Drop In Youth Café day Toddler Group 6.30pm – 8.30pm. 12 to 16 years. Fri Fridays 9.30am – 11.30am. Parent-led group. Plenty of toys and activities for under 5s. Exercise for Everyone £2.50 per family per session includes children’s snacks, day tea/coffee and biscuits. Just drop in! dnes Wednesdays 10am – 10.45am. £2.50. We Suitable for men and women of all ages. Just turn up. Community Policing Team Surgery Restalrig Benefits Advice Friday 3 & 24 November. 12.30 – 1.30pm. Wednesdays 10am – 4pm. Ripple Project Friday Club Appointments only. Call 0131 551 2459. Fridays 1pm – 3pm. £1 per session. Digital Drop In Friendly social club for 60+. Wednesdays 11.30am – 2pm. Drop in and have a chat. Door to door transport available. Young People’s Sexual Health Service For more information call 0131 554 0422. Wednesdays 3.30pm – 5.30pm no appointment November programme includes required. Just drop in. Confidential advice and support 3rd British Red Cross – hypothermia broken available from understanding and experienced health bones and head injury. professional provided in partnership with Restalrig Park 10th Musical afternoon with Tamarin Fountain. Medical Centre. Healthy Respect approved. 17th Seated exercises with Irene Carter. Community Cooks Club 24th St Andrew’s Day theme. Wednesday 29 November. 4pm – 6pm. All welcome. See page 6 for details. Boxercise for Beginners Wednesdays 6.30pm – 7.30pm. Boxing moves combined with circuit training. Suitable for beginners. No booking required. £4 per class or £20 for block of 6 sessions. See page 10 for details. Politicians’ Surgeries Cllr Ian Campbell Ash Denham MSP Cllr Joan Griffiths Tommy Sheppard MP Tuesday 7 November Monday 27 November Friday 24 November Friday 3 November 1.00pm to 2.00pm 12.00pm 12.00 to 1.00pm 1.00pm – 2.00pm