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FREE Number 153 February 2018 SPEAKING UP FOR RESTALRIG, LOCHEND AND CRAIGENTINNY Published by The Ripple on behalf of the community INSIDE New Community People Know How Learn to write Link Workers Survey with Write On page 3 page 7 page 8 RESTALRIG BECOMES CITY’S 50TH CONSERVATION AREA By Liz Ferguson THE historic core of Restalrig has now been officially designated as Edinburgh’s 50th Conservation Area in support of the village’s unique character and history. The decision was made by the City of Edinburgh Council in December following a public consultation and a favourable Planning Committee report. Planning Convener Councillor Neil Gardiner said: “I would like to thank all those who showed an interest in Restalrig and filled out our survey. The results helped us make [the] Restalrig Village: the heart of the new conservation area decision as the comments were almost unanimous in The area covered by the of Restalrig and its importance expressing support for the new conservation status (see as a centre of religious activity. area being given conservation boundary map) includes St The existing church building status. Conservation areas Margaret’s Parish Church, along dates from 1487 and was Conservation Area designation. have special architectural or with the graveyard, gatehouse restored in 1836. The graveyard Rev Carol Ford Minister of St historic interest and we protect and boundary walls, the contains tombs and headstones Margaret’s said, “I am delighted them by putting in place property at 62 Restalrig Road from the late 17th century that this area of Restalrig with extra rules to control building South and the Deanery Wall. and the Deanery Wall visible its historic buildings and rich work.” St Triduana’s Aisle, Chapel between 62a and 64 Restalrig story are to be preserved. and Wellhouse also comprise a Road South can be traced back We hope to celebrate our Scheduled Ancient Monument. to the 16th century. conservation status in special The listed buildings in the area Plans are currently in hand for community events to be revealed reflect the historical significance a celebration of Restalrig’s in next month’s Speaker.” M c Listening Place G Ripple Project Do you need to talk? The Listening Place is a safe haven where l FUNERAL L you can speak from the heart about what is troubling you. It is a place where we will help you to work with your feelings, L DIRECTORS whatever they may be and make sense of where you presently I find yourself . V 24 Hour Service The Listening Place can help to: R Golden Charter Improve relationships / Alleviate stress and anxiety Increase self-esteem / Build confidence A Funeral Plans People Carriers Local private hire Improve low mood / Support the bereavement process Y Business Accounts taxi company Combat loneliness Tel: 0131 554 7777 24 hour friendly service Established over 20 years Mob: 07508 178 433 139/141 Restalrig Road 0131 555 2323 ‘Safe, secure and reliable’ For a free and confidential Edinburgh EH7 6HW appointment or more information please phone 0131 554 0422 . 2 The Speaker, February 2018 HAVE YOUR SAY! 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E-mail: [email protected] Email [email protected] Post 198 Restalrig Road South Edinburgh EH7 6DZ LET’S LOOK AT LOCAL LITTER Advertising Donna Gilfillan and Production 019 68 673229 Ash Denham Scotland’s environment and the right people to get it resolved, [email protected] MSP for reducing litter – to form a but also start keeping track of Copy deadline Edinburgh campaign to tackle litter in where the trouble spots are . for March issue 16th February Eastern writes: : Edinburgh Eastern. This is just Scotland under the SNP is a taking shape but we envision world leader when it comes to Printed by Cumbrian Newsprint LITTERING is doing a range of educational environmental policy. From the Distributed by Johnson Distribution Services an issue that activities in the community, recent ban on fracking to our affects just about everyone in leading clean-ups and partnering investment in renewable energy, Edinburgh. In a survey done by with corporations to raise to our plan to phase out the The Speaker is an independent community newspaper which aims the Edinburgh Evening News awareness and promote activities need for new petrol and diesel to provide a forum for free speech and debate, an effective method towards the end of last year, 40 that will keep neighbourhoods vehicles by 2032 – we have done of information sharing and a way to celebrate local achievement. per cent of Edinburgh residents clean. a lot. But this high level policy Community involvement is key to its success and any individual rated refuse collection and Everyone deserves to live in needs to come with local action or group within Restalrig, Lochend, Craigentinny and surrounding recycling services as poor or a neighbourhood they can take from communities, local service local area is welcome to contribute. The views expressed in The very poor and 54 per cent rated pride in. As such, in addition to providers and public officials. Speaker are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the the cleanliness of public places campaigns to tackle litter, a good I know seeing litter in your Editor or Publishers. Please note copy may be edited. Any letter or as poor or very poor. first step is ensuring each of neighbourhood is extremely article which is considered libellous will not be published and Obviously there is much us do our part in keeping our frustrating and this is not made individuals will be protected from personal attack. progress to be made. We are communities free of rubbish. If any better if services to resolve lucky to live in one of the most you see something, speak up and those issues are slow. But there beautiful cities in the world and make sure it gets taken care of. are proactive measures we can there are steps we can all take As part of my litter campaign I take to prevent littering and to make sure Edinburgh is would like you to make me flytipping in the first place. I kept clean. aware of where there are look forward to working on In the coming year, I will be particular issues of littering or that in Edinburgh Eastern in partnering with Keep Scotland flytipping in Edinburgh Eastern. the coming year and hope you Beautiful – a leading charity on I will of course highlight this to will join me. Fit the Hub into Your Fitness Plan Get fitter Have fun Burn calories Exercise For All Wednesday 10am Boxercise Wednesday 6.30 - 7.30pm Walking Groups Thursday 9.15 & 10am See Speaker back page for holiday dates Just turn up or call 0131 554 0422 The Speaker, February 2018 3 NEW APPROACH TO HEALTH THE Ripple is delighted to expand its role in supporting the local community by welcoming two Community Link Workers to the staff team. The new posts are funded by the Scottish Do you want to be part of something which Government. can help you and others? Alison Leitch and Claire Gardiner will be based primarily ? in local GP surgeries where the Are you fed up of always seeing the ?same pothole in the road over and over new workers will support patients to identify the non-medical again or fed up of seeing your bins problems that are impacting scattered all over the street? negatively on their lives. ? Recognising many issues cannot D?o you have questions about all be resolved by medication or in a ? those big plans the city counc?il 10 minute GP appointment, the has? Link Worker’s role is to support patients to discover and access other resources and services Providing the missing link: workers, left to right, Claire Gardiner and Alison Leitch that can help them within their Joining us durin?g our community council meetings could be communities. Community Link full range of support on offer primarily by a range of social, the first step to helping all of us make our area an even better Workers are aware of the is available to patients.” economic and environmental place. organisations and services Appointments to see Alison, factors, my role as a Community Come and take part in our monthly community council available locally, stay abreast based at St Triduana’s Medical Link Worker looks to address meetings. Our objective is simple – help the Community of existing and new services and Practice and Claire, whose time people’s needs using community- Council support the Craigentinny & Meadowbank provide the key link between is shared between Restalrig Park based groups and services. I aim Community. community-based support and Medical Practice and Baronscourt to support individuals to take GP Practices. Surgery, can only be made by greater control of their own Craigentinny & Meadowbank CC would be lucky to have Ripple Director Fiona Cross the patient’s GP. GP’s may refer health and wellbeing and reduce you on board.