JUNIPER GREEN & BABERTON MAINS COMMUNITY COUNCIL 19 JUNE 2020 NEWSLETTER
Juniper Green & Baberton Mains CC will be holding its regular monthly meeting by conference call on Wednesday 24 June at 7.30pm. If you wish to join please email [email protected] for details.
Scottish Govt route through and out of the crisis: PHASE 2: https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-framework-decision-making-scotlands-route- map-through-out-crisis-phase-2-update/
General advice on Covid-19 and how you can help your community: https://www.readyscotland.org/coronavirus/. Find out more about: helping neighbours, friends and family; how to volunteer; where to find additional support; advice for community groups; shopping responsibly; advice for businesses.
Paths for Everyone advice: https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/pathsforeveryone
Helpline for those at risk 0800 111 4000 https://www.gov.scot/news/support-for-those-at-high-covid-19- risk/ https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/homepage/10483/information-for-vulnerable-and-high-risk-people
Or check NHS Inform for advice on symptoms, social distancing, and more. https://www.nhsinform.scot/ Also here https://www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/, https://coronavirus.scvo.org/ and http://directory.evoc.org.uk/ . https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs- what-you-can-and-cant-do
If you are experiencing domestic violence and/or sexual abuse, Lindsay & Gilmour, Boots, Superdrug and other independent pharmacies offer their consultancy rooms as a Safe Space. Go into any Boots, Superdrug, or independent pharmacy and ask to use their consultancy room. The pharmacist will show you to the Safe Space, with all the specialist domestic abuse support information available for you to access, and you can make that call safely. https://uksaysnomore.org/learn/domestic-violence/
Furlough scheme eligibility: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-you-could-be-covered-by-the- coronavirus-job-retention-scheme
Resources to support mental health/wellbeing https://www.recoverycollegeonline.co.uk/ . People Know How: working with people and communities to address social issues https://peopleknowhow.org/ NHS advice: https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/coronavirus-covid- 19/your-mental-wellbeing/coronavirus-covid-19-your-mental-wellbeing
Skills Development Scotland: advice, support and contact info for individuals, pupils, learners, apprentices, businesses and training and learning providers. https://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/ and https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/
If you live in the JGBM area you will have had a note through your letterbox with the name and phone number of a local resident willing to help you with shopping etc. Please contact them if you need assistance, but please always be aware of potential scams and always check ID. If in doubt then email [email protected] and we will endeavour to help you.
LOCAL SUPPORT GROUPS: Lend a Hand Baberton Mains and Juniper Green: https://www.facebook.com/groups/146698036593352/ Juniper Green & Baberton Mains CC: https://www.facebook.com/junipergreencouncil/ Balerno Cares: https://www.facebook.com/groups/313991906228362/ Colinton & Bonaly Coronavirus local support network: https://www.facebook.com/groups/633714817416244/ Self Isolation Support Currie: https://www.facebook.com/groups/138878134185553/ Balerno CC: http://www.balerno-communitycouncil.org.uk/coronavirus.html Colinton CC: https://www.facebook.com/ColintonCC/ Currie CC: https://www.facebook.com/Currie-Community-Council-162003307167929/
EMERGENCY GAS ELECTRICITY AND WATER PHONE NUMBERS Gas 0800 111999 Electricity 0800 0929290 National Power Cut Number Tel 105 Water 0800 0778778
LOCAL BUSINESSES/SERVICES STATUS We try to keep this updated but change is constant so please confirm for yourself. If you have an update on the below or another business/service that you think should be featured, please email to [email protected]. This list focuses on local businesses and those we know will deliver to the area. Added/changed this week: revised opening hours for Molly’s; Riccarton Garden Centre; Colinton Co-op; RBS; BoS; Cross-Kitchen opened; Lothian buses revising timetables 21 Jun; Carlyle’s re- opening for takeaway 3 Jul; Balerno post office re-opening 6 Jul; Allingham solicitors and Worx24 IT.
For broader food sources check:
• https://occupyd.com/secret-takeaways-in-edinburgh/ • https://www.edinburghsupport.com/food-delivery • https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/2/d/e/2PACX- 1vQC32levLLQNcoMN2VbUB_y8Fnm_fz_9bmv0fuHyAMJTWTTZvB6X4thz1xGpmrbkKbDC5e2vbQSYLsH/ pubhtml?gid=0&single=true&fbclid=IwAR1dD9tm2wVB3z-3wU5M474gOV1j- hq34hhSGTeNnfmNc5lrUrvSd2-tiEc • https://www.theedinburghreporter.co.uk/edinburgh-delivers/ • https://www.edinburghfarmersmarket.co.uk/location/ • https://everythingedinburgh.com/food-delivery-in-edinburgh/ • https://www.edinburghlockdowneconomy.com/ • https://localburgh.com/ • https://www.konect.scot/lockdown-business-directory • https://tasteback.co.uk/
All major supermarket chains are offering enhanced home delivery services. Please check their websites as more slots are now available.
Please also review the government guidance at the top of this newsletter as we enter Phase 2. • Al Borgo and Pentland Fry, JG: Al Borgo closed. Pentland Fry open for takeaway, or home delivery service available 4.30-10pm. https://www.facebook.com/alborgos/ 0131 453 3643 • Aldi: open 8am – 10pm Mon-Sat, Sun 9am - 8pm. Food parcel scheme, and signed up to the Govt voucher scheme supporting children eligible for free school meals. Open 30 mins before Mon-Sat for vulnerable, and on Sun for NHS/Police/Fire Service with ID and Blue Light card holders, and all day everyday take priority ahead of queues. No product restrictions. https://www.aldi.co.uk/covid19 • Allingham Solicitors, Colinton: contact via website or 0131 441 6500 http://www.allingham.co.uk/colinton.php • Andante Bakers: deliver this area on Saturdays http://bakeryandante.co.uk/home-delivery • Armstrong’s of Stockbridge (fish): Free delivery within 10 miles, min order £6. Email [email protected] with name, address, postcode, phone number. https://armstrongsofstockbridge.co.uk/ 0131 315 2033 • ASDA Chesser: open 7am-11pm Mon-Sun. NHS and care workers priority Mon, Wed, Fri 8-9am, Sun 6-7am. Volunteer Shopping Card a contactless, safe secure way to allow others to shop. https://storelocator.asda.com/scotland/edinburgh/3-new-mart-road 0131 442 6750 • B&Q, Hermiston Gait: open 7am-7pm Mon-Sat, 9am-6pm Sun, contactless payment only https://www.diy.com/store/1350 0330 123 9243 or 0131 458 3300. Also click and collect. • Balerno Fry: open for free deliveries at least as far as JG. https://balernofry.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/balernofry Call 0131 476 7204 • Balerno fish van Edwin Collin: Thurs 7am-1.30pm, Scotmid car park. https://www.facebook.com/Edward-Collin-Fishmerchants-762507547122999/ call 07795 363665 • Balerno Post Office: re-opening 6 July https://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder/1048244/balerno • Bank of Scotland, Wester Hailes: open 9.30am-3.30pm Mon-Fri. 0345 602 0000 or 0131 456 9208 https://www.bankofscotland.co.uk/branchfinder/SearchAI.html • Belmont Road Garage, Juniper Green: open. Call to book an appointment 0131 453 3264. https://www.facebook.com/belmontroadgarage/ • Blossom Tree Café, Currie: currently only delivery orders committed to, but may resume takeaway/deliveries in a few days. Call 0131 241 8302 https://www.facebook.com/blosssomtreecafe/ • Bonaly Store: open 6.30am-6.30pm Mon-Fri, 6.45am-6.30pm Sat, 6.45am-6pm Sun. call 0131 441 7605 • C&B News latest issue: http://candbnews.com/current-issue/ • Capital Wholesalers: fresh produce delivered Mondays https://www.capitalwholesalers.com/ • Carlyle’s, Balerno: opening for takeaway 3 July https://www.facebook.com/carlylesbarandkitchen/ 0131 466 8761 https://www.carlylesbarandkitchen.com/ • Cedar Cottage butchers: will deliver this area Saturdays https://www.facebook.com/cedarcoos • Charles Stamper (fruit and veg): home delivery, plus kitchen basics https://www.facebook.com/Stamperveg/ 0131 551 3636 [email protected] https://www.charlesstamper.online/. • Charles Strachan, Electrician: emergency work only https://www.facebook.com/Charles-A-Strachan- Ltd-Electrical-Contractor-416391005816183 Call 07715 551416 or 07710 547107 • Colinton Co-op: open 7am-10pm, with Mon-Sat 8-9am, Sun 10-11am for vulnerable/elderly only https://www.facebook.com/CoopColinton/ 0131 441 3942 • Colinton Inn: closed. https://www.facebook.com/colintoninn/ 0131 441 5382 • Colinton Library: closed. https://www.facebook.com/colintonlibrary/ 0131 529 5603 • Colinton Pharmacy: open Mon-Fri 9am-1pm and 2-5.45pm, Sat 9-1. Emergency delivery system of all prescriptions no longer in operation. Collect your prescription if fit and able. If you cannot leave home, or have someone else collect, phone 0131 441 2352 to organise delivery. Regular delivery service continues as normal. http://colintonpharmacy.co.uk/ or https://www.facebook.com/Colinton- Village-Pharmacy-110394250600663/ • Colinton Post Office: open as normal Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm Sat 9-5. Volunteers can deliver bread, milk and some basics for self-isolating. https://www.facebook.com/OLIVE-Deli-Post-814575632047433/ 0131 441 1003 or 07475 628056 • Colinton Surgery: Open 8am-6pm Mon-Fri for all essential primary care problems but everyone is screened by telephone prior to being seen. Appointments until 6.30pm Mon and from 7:30am Wed (pre booked appointments only). If you have symptoms of coronavirus such as cough, breathlessness, flu symptoms and fever dial 111 for NHS Lothian COVID Hub. For general information about coronavirus call the national helpline on 0800 028 2816. For any other health queries phone 0131 441 4555 as usual. See website for repeat prescriptions https://colintonsurgery.co.uk/ • Corner Café, Currie: open for takeaway 10am-3pm. https://www.facebook.com/cornercafecurrie/ 0131 449 3153 • Council waste collection: recycling centres open, appointment needed https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/bookrecycling blue box (glass) collection recommenced. Garden waste service recommenced. https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/bin-collection-days/delays-rubbish-recycling- collections • Cross Kitchen, Currie: open Wed-Mon, 3-9pm. Takeaway or delivery. Call 0131 449 9215: https://crosskitchenonline.co.uk/ and https://www.facebook.com/Cross-Kitchen-104151987965118/ • Currie Co-op: open 7am-10pm with 8-9am for vulnerable/elderly only https://www.facebook.com/Co- op-Food-Currie-1816182252022265/ https://finder.coop.co.uk 0131 449 2874 • Currie Post Office: closed. https://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder/1328247/currie • Currie Library: closed. https://www.facebook.com/currielibrary/ 0131 529 5609 • Dangal Indian Restaurant, Corstorphine: deliveries. https://dangal.co.uk/ call 0131 334 2176 https://www.facebook.com/DangalRestaurant/ • Dante’s, Colinton: Open for takeaway Tue-Sun. Will deliver locally. https://www.facebook.com/dantesrestaurant/ Call 0131 441 7427 from 2.30pm https://www.dantesrestaurant.co.uk/ • Dial-a-Ride: service for hospital and emergency journeys, a maximum of two passengers on board. Also delivering food parcels to passengers unable to get out to shop by themselves. Call 0131 447 9949 if you need help and they will do their best to assist you. https://www.hcltransport.org.uk/ • Drinkly: alcohol deliveries from local stores https://www.drinkly.co.uk/ • Edinburgh Lockdown Economy: list of 600 businesses offering food and drink deliveries https://www.edinburghlockdowneconomy.com/search?query=home+delivery • Farmfoods, Wester Hailes: open Mon-Sat 8.30am-6pm https://www.farmfoods.co.uk/ • Fresh Fish Daily: delivery service https://freshfishdaily.co.uk/ • George Murray (fish van): Friday late morning/early afternoon to JG then Currie. 0759 521 7265 • Gowan’s fish van, Colinton: Thurs in Colinton, Wed/Fri Currie and Balerno. https://www.jrgowansfishmongers.co.uk/ • Graham’s Dairy: milk and other dairy products delivered https://www.grahamsfamilydairy.com/ • Grey Horse Inn, Balerno: open for takeaway Thu-Sun 5pm-9pm. Call 0131 449 2888 https://www.facebook.com/greyhorsebalerno/ http://greyhorsebalerno.com/ • Hadeel: food and toiletries delivered: https://www.hadeel.org/ • Hearing Aid Batteries: https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/physical-disabilities/hearing-aid-batteries • Iceland, JG: open with reduced hours 9am-6pm Mon-Sat; 10-4pm on Sun. 9-10am Mon-Sat reserved for older customers; 5-6pm for NHS. https://www.iceland.co.uk/ 0131 453 4332 • Iceland Wester Hailes: open with reduced hours 9am-6pm Mon-Sat; 10-2pm on Sun. 9-10am Mon-Sat reserved for older customers; 5-6pm for NHS. https://www.iceland.co.uk/ 0131 442 2007 • Javit’s Wester Hailes: open for deliveries Mon-Thu: 11:30AM-12AM, Fri: 11:30AM-1AM, Sat: 2PM- 1AM, Sun: 2PM-12AM. https://www.javitstakeaway.co.uk/ 0131 458 3040 • John Kerr (fish): delivers Edinburgh Wednesdays. Call 07709 197878 https://www.fishvanman.com/ https://www.facebook.com/JohnKerrFreshFish/ • John Muir Country Store: will deliver cheese, eggs, honey this area Saturdays http://www.johnmuircountrystore.com/ • Jordan Valley Wholefoods: open 10am-5pm Mon-Sat. Deliveries Mon & Thu. Delivery charge £1.20. 0131 557 4892 https://www.facebook.com/jvalleyedin/ https://jordan-valley- wholefoods.myshopify.com/ • Juniper Flowers: open for deliveries/collections 0131 629 3258 https://www.juniperflowers.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/juniperflowers553/ • Juniper Green Dental Care: Closed. 9am-4pm dental advice available by phoning 0131 453 4038 or 07720 627 528. For dental emergency outwith these hours, call NHS 24 on 111. https://www.juniperdentalcare.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/Juniper-Dental-Care- 2327630230839849/ • Juniper Green Parish Church: Closed. Meeting on Zoom Sundays at 10.30am. Email [email protected] for the link, or message https://www.facebook.com/Juniper-Green- Parish-Church-134936710000945/ 0131 453 3494 http://www.jgpc.org.uk/ Created a prayer e-mail line: [email protected]. • Juniper Green Tennis Club: courts open but clubhouse remains closed for the present. https://www.facebook.com/junipergreentennis/ Sign up here: https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/JuniperGreenTennisClub/ • Juniper Green Village Hall: closed https://www.facebook.com/groups/851458118321780/ • Kinleith Mill, JG: closed. No takeaway or delivery service https://www.facebook.com/kinleithmill/ 0131 449 2230 • Konect latesty issue: https://www.konect.scot/ • Lidl Wester Hailes: open as usual 8am-9pm. No specific hours for elderly/vulnerable/NHS but given priority entry if there’s a queue. https://www.lidl.co.uk/ • Lindsay and Gilmour, Currie: Open 10am-1pm then 2-5pm. Free prescription delivery service https://www.facebook.com/LindsayGilmourPharmacy/ 0131 449 2707 https://lindsayandgilmour.co.uk/ • Lindsay and Gilmour, Juniper Green: Open 10am-1pm then 2-5pm Free prescription delivery service https://www.facebook.com/LindsayGilmourPharmacy/ 0131 453 3130 https://lindsayandgilmour.co.uk/ • Lloyd’s Pharmacy, Currie: open 10am-5pm, closed 1-2pm call 0131 449 3417 https://www.lloydspharmacy.com/ • Lloyd’s Pharmacy, Wester Hailes: open 10am-5pm, closed 1-2pm call 0131 442 3118 https://www.lloydspharmacy.com/ • Lothian Buses: travel only if essential. Revised timetables from 21 June. All very reduced service. Some services cancelled (10, 45) https://www.facebook.com/lothianbuses/ 0131 554 4494 https://www.lothianbuses.com/ • Lyndsay Brown Optician: Providing Emergency Eyecare. Mon-Fri 9am-1pm, 2pm-5pm. Tel: 0131 229 8043 https://lyndsaybrownoptician.com/ • McGill’s Butcher, Currie: open as usual. Baker and veg section too. Deliveries for vulnerable/ isolating/elderly in JG, Currie and Balerno – book early. Donate at shop for Broomhouse food bank. https://www.facebook.com/MarkMcGillButcher/ 0131 449 6795 • The Mill at St Josephs, Balerno: closed. https://www.facebook.com/themillcafebalerno/ 0131 449 7245 • Mindful Chef: recipe boxes delivered: https://www.mindfulchef.com/ • Molly’s Deli, JG: open Tue-Fri 9am-4pm, Sat 9-2. Also can call, order and collect. Ring 07808 032487 or 07773 978923 between 8.30am-4pm to place an order and pay by card. Buy/collect from shop if you can or volunteers may be able to deliver (Thu, Fri). Delivery times are not guaranteed but will endeavour to deliver on the day requested. https://www.facebook.com/mollys.coffee.cake.classes/ • Morrisons, Hunter’s Tryst: open 6-7am for NHS, 8am-8pm for all. Also delivering essential food boxes. See https://www.morrisons.com/food-boxes/ 0131 445 5647 https://my.morrisons.com/storefinder/174 • Mortonhall Garden Centre: will deliver orders over £50 https://www.klondyke.co.uk/static/klondyke- garden-centre-edinburgh.html 0131 664 8698 https://www.facebook.com/Mortonhall-Garden- Centre-222805084935932/ • One World Shop: Fairtrade food and drink and other items. Email [email protected] Will deliver. https://www.oneworldshop.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/OneWorldShop/ • Owen Gibb, Colinton: plumbing, heating emergency work only. Call 0131 441 7999 or 07738 006 781; email [email protected]. https://owengibbandsons.co.uk/ • Patsy’s fruit & veg, Colinton: Mon-Sat 9am-1pm, Mon-Fri 2-5pm, Sat 2-3pm • Pentland Fry: open for takeaway, or home delivery service available 4.30-10pm. 0131 453 3643 https://www.facebook.com/alborgos/ • Pentland Medical Centre: do not attend the surgery to book or cancel your appointment: phone 0131 449 2142 (no longer able to book appointments online). Telephone consultations only. Then, if necessary, the GP will ask you to attend the surgery. If you have symptoms of coronavirus such as cough, breathlessness, flu symptoms and fever dial 111 for NHS Lothian COVID Hub. For general information about coronavirus call the national helpline on 0800 028 2816. See website for repeat prescriptions https://pentlandsmc.co.uk/ • Pizza Connection, Colinton: open for takeaways Tue-Thu 4.30-10.30pm; Fri and Sat 4.30-11pm; Sun 4- 10pm. http://www.pizzaconnectionedinburgh.co.uk/ • Porteous Funeral Directors, JG: by appointment. Call 0131 453 4535 24/7. https://porteousfunerals.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PorteousFD/ • Railway Inn, JG: closed. 0131 458 5395 https://www.facebook.com/TheRailwayInnJG/ https://therailwayinnjg.com/ • Real Foods: shops open: hours online. Free delivery of orders over £39. https://www.realfoods.co.uk/ • Riccarton Garden Centre: open 8am-6pm (Thu to 7pm). https://www.facebook.com/riccartongardencentre/ 0131 449 4004 • Riccarton Inn, Currie: open for takeaway Wed-Sun. To order call 0131 449 2230 from 3pm or [email protected] Refreshed menu. Takeaway coffee 12-4pm Sat & Sun. https://www.facebook.com/Riccartoninn/ • Root to Market: fresh produce and ready meals delivered: https://mailchi.mp/c5981093c96a/roottomarket • Royal Bank of Scotland mobile bank: suspended. Companion Card for customers in vulnerable situations or extended isolation. Branches open 10am-3pm for essential visits. For Companion Card or over 70s/ isolating - 0800 051 4177 8am - 8pm, 7 days/week inc help with emergency banking support eg lost or stolen cards, lending assistance. Emergency line for NHS workers 24/7 0800 0466 734 https://personal.rbs.co.uk/personal.html • S Luca Dairy Ice Cream: delivery to EH14 on Wednesdays. https://lucasicecreamshop.co.uk/ to order. • Sainsburys shop/petrol station, Currie: open from 9am to 10pm daily. Opening time may vary a bit. ATM • Sainsburys, Longstone: open 8am to 10pm each day but meat, fish and pizza counters closed. 8-9am Mon, Wed, Fri reserved for elderly, disabled, vulnerable and carers, who also get priority delivery slots. NHS and Social Care ID only Mon-Sat 7.30-8am. Over 70 or extremely vulnerable get priority home delivery slots by calling 0800 953 4988. One shopper per shop. Max of three items of any grocery product and two packets of items such as toilet paper, soap and UHT milk. https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/. Volunteer shopping cards https://sainsburysgiftcard.co.uk/ • Schop: local sustainable food and drink deliveries https://schop.co/ • Scotmid, Currie: open 7am-10pm https://www.facebook.com/Scotmid/ ATM • Scotmid, Balerno: open 7am – 10pm https://www.facebook.com/Scotmid/ • SimplyFixIt, Bruntsfield: open for essential IT repairs. Either post or use online form https://simplyfixit.co.uk/contact-us/bruntsfield-place/ 0131 549 8820 • Spylaw Tavern, Colinton: closed. No takeaway or delivery service https://www.facebook.com/thespylawbar/ 0131 441 2783. • Super Wok, JG: open Tue-Sun 4.30-10.00pm for takeaway. Call 0131 453 3360 or order online https://www.superwokchinese.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/superwokjunipergreen/ • Tesco Colinton Mains: open 8am-10pm Mon-Sat, 10am-8pm Sun. 9-10am on Mon, Wed, Fri for elderly and most vulnerable. 9-10am Sun, Tue, Thu for NHS ID only. NHS and emergency services priority entry any time. Max of two items on products such as toilet roll, long-life milk, pasta and tissues. One shopper per shop. https://www.tesco.com/ • Total Produce, fruit, veg, basics home delivery: https://www.facebook.com/MarkmurphyTP/ email [email protected] Or call 8am-3pm Mon-Fri 07718 493423 https://www.totalproducelocal.co.uk/ • Vegan Tipples: beers, wines and spirits delivered free within a 10 mile radius of Edinburgh. https://www.vegantipples.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/vegantipples/ 0131 624 8914 • Waddell’s garage, Colinton: Bookings by appointment only 0131 441 1551. System for dropping off/returning keys https://www.facebook.com/waddellsgarage.co.uk/ • Wester Hailes Medical Centre: call 0131 453 9250 only for urgent/important healthcare. Entry only with pre-arranged appointment. If you have symptoms of coronavirus dial 111 for NHS Lothian COVID Hub. For general information about coronavirus call the national helpline on 0800 028 2816. See website for repeat prescriptions. Lloyds Pharmacy at WH has WHMP online prescription services registration forms. https://www.westerhailesmedicalpractice.co.uk/ • Wester Hailes Post Office: open Mon-Fri 9am (Tue 9.30)-3pm; Sat 9am-12.30pm 0131 442 2426 https://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder/0188247/wester-hailes • Whale Arts: all groups and activities stopped. http://www.whalearts.co.uk/news/our-response-to- covid-19/ https://www.facebook.com/WhaleArtsAgency • Worx24, Colinton: remote IT support. Call 0131 510 9300 or email [email protected]
RESILIENCE JGBMCC has set up a Resilience arrangement. Simple self-help: check on a vulnerable neighbour, put out a bin; get shopping, post letters for them, etc. Juniper Green Parish Church and other local groups can help. The more everyone can do locally will help ease pressures on all. If you are self-isolating and would feel better for a chat, ring Cliff on 0131 453 4115 and he’ll put you in touch with someone.
C&B NEWS free issue here http://candbnews.com/
GOVERNMENT GUIDANCE: PHASE 2 https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-framework- decision-making-scotlands-route-map-through-out-crisis-phase-2-update/
ONLINE RESOURCES (nearly all free, some with free trials then paid subscription). Added this week: Stratford Literary Festival; Borders Book Festival; Edinburgh Book Festival; Edinburgh Film Festival; Livelink, Great Get-Together
PRIMARILY FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
• Digital Reading Rooms and Jo Cox Foundation Great Get Together for 8-12 year olds https://www.theverbal.co/ • Parent Club Scotland: parenting tips and advice: https://www.parentclub.scot/ • Aldi cooking and other activities: https://www.aldi.co.uk/activities-for-kids • Authors on Demand from Scottish Book Trust: live talks: https://www.scottishbooktrust.com/authors- live-on-demand • Authorfy: children’s authors’ resources https://authorfy.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/authorfy/ • BBC online lessons: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize • BBC active learning: https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/supermovers • Book Trust quizzes: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/have-some-fun/quizzes • Capital Theatre Raise the Curtain: activities for all the family: https://www.capitaltheatres.com/raise- the-curtain • Carol Vorderman free maths for primary school age: https://www.themathsfactor.com/ • Dynamic Earth online learning: https://www.dynamicearth.co.uk/learning/dynamicearthonline • Edinburgh Council learning support: https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/coronavirus-4/home-learning- support • Edinburgh Council variety of activities: https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/schools/activities-home-kids- adults-coronavirus-advice • Edinburgh Libraries: https://yourlibrary.edinburgh.gov.uk/web/arena/kidszone https://yourlibrary.edinburgh.gov.uk/web/arena/libraries-in-lockdown • Edinburgh Science Festival: https://www.sciencefestival.co.uk/all-fired-up • Fairtrade learning resources: https://schools.fairtrade.org.uk/resource/#page-1 • Historic Scotland learning resources for children and families https://www.historicenvironment.scot/learn/learning-for-everyone/ • Gruffalo activities: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialGruffalo/ • Gruffalo illustrator book on coronavirus: https://axelscheffler.com/books-for-older- children/coronavirus • Botanics: learning for 8-10 year-olds https://propagatelearning.rbge.ac.uk/login/index.php • Brainpop: https://www.brainpop.com/ • Cosmic Kids: stories, yoga, fun https://www.cosmickids.com/ • Easypeasy: https://www.easypeasyapp.com/ • Explorify: https://explorify.wellcome.ac.uk/ • LNER: Edinburgh-Aberdeen and others https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyOOrOe2IgI • National Geographic: games, quizzes, fact files https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/ • National Library of Scotland activities: https://www.nls.uk/learning-zone/creativity/families • National Museum of Scotland: https://www.nms.ac.uk/museum-at-home/families/ • National Theatre of Scotland: interactive activities https://www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/events/play-dates • Parentkind: https://www.parentkind.org.uk/ • Phonics Play: https://new.phonicsplay.co.uk/ • Pobble365: encouraging children to write https://www.pobble365.com/ • Ritmico Music, Edinburgh: free music lessons: http://www.ritmicomusic.co.uk/ • Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival: https://www.mhfestival.com/2020 • Taming Gaming: Family video gaming database https://taminggaming.com/ • Tate Galleries: hands-on art https://www.tate.org.uk/kids • The Schoolrun.com: https://www.theschoolrun.com/ • Twinkl: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/ • Water of Leith Conservation Trust: http://www.waterofleith.org.uk/onlineresources/ • Wild Days: structured activities for outdoor learning https://www.wild-days.org/ • V&A Dundee: learning resources https://www.vam.ac.uk/dundee/info/learning-resources • Minecraft educational content Minecraft • Whale Arts resources: http://www.whalearts.co.uk/resources-links/ • Inspiration for children: https://www.weareteachers.com/ • Children’s authors readings: https://www.weareteachers.com/virtual-author-activities/ • Audio books for children, free: https://stories.audible.com/start-listen • More resources for children: https://fromabcstoacts.com/ • Learning apps for children (and adults) https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/mar/29/learning-apps-for-stir-crazy-kids-while- schools-are-closed • Stories to read to children age 8-11: https://www.mywellread.com/ • Travel inspired: https://www.cntraveler.com/story/a-travel-inspired-day-full-of-things-to-do-with-kids- at-home • A huge list of things for all to do: http://www.digitalsentinel.net/2020/04/fun-activities-to-do-at-home/ • All kinds of free literature, art, learning, children’s stuff, virtual tours: https://chatterpack.net/blogs/blog/list-of-online-resources-for-anyone-who-is-isolated-at-home • STEM-based activities: https://www.cgi-group.co.uk/en-gb/corporate-social-responsibility/stem-from- home
PRIMARILY ARTS AND CULTURE • Albert Hall: free concerts: https://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/series/royal-albert-home/ • Arts Society Connected: free online lectures, film screenings and live Q&As by authors https://www.connected.theartssociety.org/ • Bavarian State Opera: https://www.staatsoper.de/en/news/online-schedule-until-19-april.html • Berliner Philharmoniker free concerts: https://www.digitalconcerthall.com/en/home • BBC Culture in Quarantine: https://www.bbc.co.uk/arts • BBC Radio 3 music, podcasts, quizzes: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/4gHKjKKfx4dFc5hcNlhHT9T/the-classical-companion- collection • Beyond Borders Festival: videos https://www.beyondbordersscotland.com/video-gallery/ • British Film Institute 14 day free trial: https://player.bfi.org.uk/subscription • Edinburgh Film Festival online from 24 June: https://www.edfilmfest.org.uk/ed-film-fest-home • The Globe: free Shakespeare: https://www.youtube.com/user/ShakespearesGlobe • Hampstead Theatre, free theatre: https://www.hampsteadtheatre.com/ • Jackie Kay, Makar to Makar: https://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/2020/05/makar-to-makar/ • London Symphony Orchestra: free concerts https://lso.co.uk/whats-on/2019-20- season/alwaysplaying.html • Macrobert Centre: https://macrobertartscentre.org/watch-at-home/ • Met Opera: https://www.metopera.org/season/on-demand/ • MUBI: cult, classic and independent films, 90 day free trial: https://mubi.com/macrobertartscentre • National Galleries Edinburgh resources: https://www.nationalgalleries.org/ and https://www.facebook.com/pg/nationalgalleries/videos/ • National Library of Scotland resources: https://www.nls.uk/digital-resources • National Museums Scotland: https://www.nms.ac.uk/ https://www.nms.ac.uk/museum-at-home • National Theatre, London, free theatre: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/whats-on? • National Theatre of Scotland: https://www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/events/scenes-for-survival • Open Culture: art, ebooks, films, lectures, language lessons: http://www.openculture.com/ • Lots of arts and culture: https://artsandculture.google.com/ • Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: https://www.rcs.ac.uk/rcsathome/ • Royal Opera House: free opera and ballet: https://www.youtube.com/user/RoyalOperaHouse • Royal Shakespeare Company free plays and learning zone https://www.rsc.org.uk/at-home-with- shakespeare • RSNO free concerts: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRSNO • Sadler’s Wells: ballets and family dance workshops: https://www.youtube.com/user/sadlerswells/videos • SCO concerts, operas: https://www.sco.org.uk/latest/1892-live-in-your-livingroom-resources • Take One Action, socially impactful documentaries: https://www.takeoneaction.org.uk/2020/04/stay- home-watch-together/ • Traverse Theatre: https://www.traverse.co.uk/get-involved https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ny5BudNoPIU&list=PLoGlS7Skuvw1kltwjQsDVeS_-mwnKhLtM • Vienna State Opera free performances https://www.wiener- staatsoper.at/en/staatsoper/news/detail/news/the-wiener-staatsoper-is-closed-but-continues-to-play- daily-online/ • Art quizzes: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/series/the-great-british-art-quiz • More free theatre (including pantos, musicals): https://www.whatsonstage.com/london- theatre/news/stage-shows-musicals-opera-free-stream-online_51198.html • Arty stuff: https://eazel.net/ • 216,000 artworks from 3200 venues across the UK: https://artuk.org/ • Lots more opera and classical https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/mar/16/classical-music- opera-livestream-at-home-coronavirus?
LITERATURE/ EBOOKS/ AUDIOBOOKS/SPOKEN WORD • Borders Book Festival online from 12 July: http://bordersbookfestival.org/ • The Big Light: podcasts from comedy to crime, culture to scripted fiction, documentaries, music... All content made in, or inspired by, Scotland. https://www.thebiglight.com/ • Edinburgh Book Festival online from 15 Aug: https://www.edbookfest.co.uk/news/book-festival-to- present-online-festival-in-august-2020 • Edinburgh Libraries users can download ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and newspapers for free at https://yourlibrary.edinburgh.gov.uk/web/arena/library2go https://talesofonecity.wordpress.com/ • Makar to Makar: a PBF taster, curated by Jackie Kay with established talent and emerging voices http://www.makar2makar.com/ . • National Geographic Traveller: https://magazine.natgeotraveller.co.uk/ngt-85-may-jun20/ • Open Book Unbound: podcasts, poetry, reading groups: https://openbookreading.com/unbound/ • Scottish Poetry Library: https://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/learning/ • Stratford Literary Festival: https://www.stratfordliteraryfestival.co.uk/article/slf-goes-virtual • UNESCO World Digital Library: https://www.wdl.org/en/ • Waterstones, interviews with authors: https://www.youtube.com/user/Waterstonescom/ • 150 hours of audiobooks: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/mar/25/got-150-hours-great- audiobooks-to-listen-to-on-lockdown
PRIMARILY ONLINE ADULT LEARNING • Duolingo learn a language: https://www.duolingo.com/learn • Futurelearn all kinds of online courses https://www.futurelearn.com/courses • Ivy League courses: https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/ivy-league-free-online-courses- a0d7ae675869/ • Futurelearn languages and other courses: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/collections/keeping- busy-in-isolation • Luminate: activities to increase creative opportunities for older people https://www.luminatescotland.org/ • Open University: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/ • UK Govt Skills Toolkit: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/find-a-course/the-skills-toolkit • Free online courses: https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/learn-and-train/find-free-online-courses
PRIMARILY WEBCAMS/VIRTUAL TOURS • Ashmolean collection: http://collections.ashmolean.org/ • Edinburgh Zoo webcams: https://www.edinburghzoo.org.uk/webcams/panda-cam/ • National Gallery London: https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/visiting/virtual-tours/google-virtual-tour • 10 international museum and art gallery virtual and interactive tours: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2020/mar/23/10-of-the-worlds-best-virtual-museum-and-art- gallery-tours • More art gallery tours: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2020/mar/25/the-best-online-art- galleries-adrian-searle • Virtual tours of famous landmarks https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2020/mar/30/10-best-virtual- tour-worlds-most-famous-landmarks • More virtual tours, concerts, zoocams, and more: https://www.travelzoo.com/uk/blog/amazing-places- you-can-visit-without-leaving-home/ • More museum tours: https://www.elitetraveler.com/design-culture/10-best-virtual-museum-tours • more virtual tours: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/virtual-tours-travel-destinations and https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/virtual-tours-of-the-uk • More virtual tours galleries, museums, zoos: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/travel/a31784720/best-virtual-tours/ • Tulips in Keukenhof, Netherlands https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqvitLp1vxIcb5QrcUgEA7w • Faroe Islands: remote tourism: https://www.remote-tourism.com/ • Stay Curious: live virtual tours with guide: https://travelcurious.com/#!/staycurious • Audley Travel: various travel ideas https://www.audleytravel.com/blog/2020/april/travel-the-world- from-home
EXERCISE/EXERCISE CLASSES • B Healthy Together: https://www.facebook.com/bhealthytogether/ • Edinburgh Leisure fitness exercises for all ages: https://www.edinburghleisure.co.uk/fitness-at-home • Joe Wicks exercise for all ages: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxW1XT0iEJo0TYlRfn6rYQ • Les Mills workouts: https://watch.lesmillsondemand.com/at-home-workouts • Pentland Hills Regional Parks: https://www.facebook.com/PentlandHillsRP • Stirling University exercise classes: https://vimeo.com/channels/uossportclasses
ROCK/JAZZ MUSIC • live concerts https://www.pastemagazine.com/ • More live concerts: https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/topics/together-at-home/ • Even more live concerts: https://www.montreuxjazzfestival.com/en/50-concerts-to-stream/ stingray.com/FREEMJF1M and enter code FREEMJF1M • Best of Beat Club: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYyFEZ-3Hy4pdLFctDtRu3w • Amazon Music: 30 days free https://www.amazon.co.uk/music/unlimited • Music for Wellbeing: https://www.recoverycollegeonline.co.uk/music-for-wellbeing/
COMEDY/ ENTERTAINMENT • Alan Bissett, https://www.facebook.com/Bissettism/ • Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdmPjhKMaXNNeCr1FjuMvag • Cirque du Soleil: free weekly shows https://www.youtube.com/user/cirquedusoleil • Comedy Club https://www.thestand.co.uk/news/saturday-night-live-at-the-stand-lockdown-edition- this-saturday/ • More comedy and talks https://cosmicshambles.com/stayathome
MISCELLANEOUS • Livelink: livestreams and events around the world. Many free https://livelink.me/ • Car maintenance advice: https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/advice/car-maintenance/how-to-look-after- your-car-during-lockdown/ • More free stuff: https://www.cntraveller.com/gallery/things-to-do-in-london-this-weekend • Health, wellness, arts etc https://allevents.in/online# • Amazon Music Unlimited: 3 month free trial https://www.amazon.co.uk/music/unlimited • Edinburgh Lockdown Economy: compendium of activities, deliveries, fitness https://www.edinburghlockdowneconomy.com/ • The List: readings, music, comedy, art etc for all ages https://www.list.co.uk/events/online-events/ • Care to Share: brings together people offering and needing skills: https://www.caretoshare.co.uk/