Edinburgh Park SAFETY IN THE WINTER WEATHER

With winter fast approaching we will do everything within our power to ensure that all paths and roads are salted and ice/snow free where possible. However, please help us by making this an accident free park and wear the appropriate footwear when walking in the park

Now that the dark mornings and nights have started creeping in, please take care whilst driving within the park. As you are aware, the speed limit is 20mph, we would urge all, to please help by taking a little more care whilst on the park and be considerate to others around you, so we can all have a safe and happy Christmas.

Below are some tips for your vehicle that can help keep you safe this winter. Lights are clean and working and switched on in low visibility, for other drivers visibility as well as your own. Battery is fully charged

Windscreen, wiper blades and other windows are clean and the washer bottle filled with screen wash Tyre condition, tread depth and pressure (of all the tyres, including the spare) Brakes are working well Fluids are kept topped up, especially windscreen wash (to the correct concentration to prevent it freezing), anti-freeze and oil

With the party season now in full swing, remember to be responsible and take extra care when out and about .

BARRIER TAG/FOBS- USAGE Below are, confirmation of key points which are within the Terms & Conditions, relating to usage of barrier tags. Barrier tags are non-transferrable and cannot be given to anyone else for any reason Anyone found to be in possession of a tag which is not in their name, the tag will be deactivated and it may not be reinstated. Only the registered tag holders will be eligible to apply for the refundable deposit even if money has changed hands between staff. Only staff employed within Park are able to apply for/ be in possession of a tag. If a tag holder is seen to allow other road users through the barrier for any reason, their tag will be deactivated. These guidelines are to protect the Edinburgh park employees and we would welcome everyone's support in following the procedures.

Please do not use your tag/fob to allow any other vehicle through the barrier, regardless of reason, as this is against the T&C’s. Direct other vehicles to the intercom which is manned 24/7 for assistance. The Current T&C’s supersede all other previous versions and can be found on the website—www.edinburghpark.com

Edinburgh Park Information

NEW EDINBURGH GATEWAY STATION – OPENING 11TH DEC 2016

Edinburgh Gateway Q&A

What is Edinburgh Gateway? Edinburgh Gateway is a brand new station situated between and , north east of the Roundabout that will offer a vibrant and modern gateway into ’s capital city. The station will act as an important interchange, allowing rail passengers from Fife and further north to travel onto by tram for the final leg of their journey. Previously rail users had to take the train to Haymarket before connecting to the airport by tram or bus- effectively doubling back on themselves. The station is part of the Edinburgh – Improvement Programme, which will see the electrification of railway lines across central Scotland.

When did work start and when is the new station due to open? Work got underway on 24 November 2014 and the station is due to open on Sunday 11 December 2016 to coincide with the start of the new winter timetable. Customers will be able to buy tickets four weeks before the station opens.

What will the station include/offer? Edinburgh Gateway will have two 265m long platforms (long enough to accommodate up to ten-carriage trains) which will be partly covered by 150m long canopies. Two footbridges will serve the station and six escalators. Lifts will provide step free access for passengers. One footbridge will link the station and the tram stop and the other will link the concourse and platform 1, towards Edinburgh. A secure covered area will provide convenient storage for bikes as well as five cycle lockers. These will be located next to the station building and will be monitored by CCTV. The lifts inside the station will be large enough to accommodate bikes.

How are you looking after commuters? Seven arrivals from Fife into Edinburgh between 07:00-09:00 for commuters – same for departures between 16:00-18:00. The timetable will also provide a minimum of an hourly service to both Gateway and South Gyle from both sides of the Fife Circle.

What about integrated transport options? Customers will be able transfer directly on trams to reach the airport. They will be under cover at all times.

What about the economic impact of Edinburgh Gateway? Anticipated that Edinburgh Gateway will support future investment and growth by providing new journey opps, better direct connections to the city centre for Fife, Perth and -based customers as well as local residents in North Gyle and .

The Key Points are: · Improved city centre connections for Fife customers · Integrated hub with trams for travel to/from Edinburgh Airport · Six services per hour up from the current four between Edinburgh and Fife · Most people who use South Gyle come from Fife, so the timetable is structured to call at both stations to retain as much choice as possible · Extra services at peak times link to both ‘sides’ of the Fife Circle. · Seven arrivals from Fife into Edinburgh between 07:00-09:00 for commuters – same for departures between 16:00-18:00. · Direct services to Perth/ and Dundee but no direct trains call at Edinburgh Gateway to/from · Better rail access for people in North Gyle and East Craigs areas, supporting future housing developments etc

Abellio Scotrail Ltd

Work, Life Balance Wednesday 10th November

What is healthy? How do the subtle seducers draw us in? Is "Workaholic" a compliment or a warning? How can we regain control of our lives? A few of the topics to be addressed in this exploration of vital areas of health and wellbeing. (Rev Iain McFadzean, CEO of Workplace Chaplaincy Scotland

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Contact :- Kristina Herbold Ross - Work Place Chaplaincy Scotland

TEL:- 07702 863342 www.wpcscotland.co.uk

Scottish Charity No. SC041857 Company No SC387207

The exhaust fumes seen from Cryotherapy are from Nitrogen used to carry out therapy. It is perfectly safe being Nitrogen which is expelled to the same as standard air which already is 85% Nitrogen. The excess that is pushed out at the back of the building is 100% safe and monitored for the environment. The treatments require very cold temperatures, and like a cold day where we create vapour that looks like smoke, the same applies to this where the air enters the atmosphere at a lower temperature than the outdoor air is.

Community Information Edinburgh Park Quiz Nights- Next one is on the ~ 24th Nov 2016~The Ritz Bar and Grill at 6.00pm Work Place Chaplain- listening, caring and supporting the people who work in Edinburgh Park. If you have been recently bereaved, are coping with a life changing illness in your family, are facing challenging decisions about life and would like an independent and confidential person to talk with please do contact Kristina Herbold Ross - 07702 863342 or [email protected] British Military Fitness meets every Tuesday and Thursday in all weathers at 12.30 at Park Centre just round the corner from Naihas and The Ritz full details call 020 7751 9742 . Fresh Fish is available every Friday 12.45 near Naihas round the corner from the Ritz Bar and Grill Mobile Library, every Friday, 12.30—1pm, opposite busybee nursery