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CRAIGMILLAR’S PARCLIFE zones, pedestrian environment, explain the good working partner- development at Wauchope highways, public lighting, water- ship between local authority Square has been nationally rec- ways and home zones. A panel departments and other project ognized - winning the best that included representatives from partners. Mr. Quinn also high- Home Zone category in the UK Living Streets, Green Space, the lighted the first use in Scotland of Street Design awards. Worshipful Company of Paviors, the innovative permeable pave- Laura Sharman, Editor of Local Play England, the Institute of ment that provides greater Government News, the publica- Lighting Engineers and British drainage at the site. tion that organises the awards, Waterways judged entries. He added: “I think the more peo- said: “The competition is a nation- Cathy King, Head of Housing & ple in Craigmillar are aware and al competition, in this category we Regeneration at City of Edinburgh are given some recognition like had about thirty entries and it’s all Council and a board member of this, the more it becomes a place independently judged by Living PARC, who received the award on that we can change the perception Streets. The reason they choose behalf of PARC and the people of about Craigmillar for the better this over everything else is Craigmillar, said: “This communi- and people will realize the oppor- because it’s such a big develop- ty has gone through lots of tunities that are here. It is a good ment and the fact that it is a new changes and the council is com- place to stay, it’s a wonderful home zone.” mitted not just to making it a good place to come to and we are put- Home Zones attempt to strike a community but making it a great ting everything we can into design balance between vehicular traffic one.” and everything else to try and put and everyone else who uses the At the presentation, John Quinn, it forward.” street, children playing, pedestri- General Manager of PARC told Chris Simmonds, the project’s ans, cyclists and residents. The the Chronicle: “I think it’s won- architect, said he was delighted at awards are divided into a number derful to get the award - a lot of the award. He said: “It’s tremen- of categories including urban partners have delivered something dous to pick up an award for this, l-r: Laura Sharman, Cathy King and John Quinn green space, children’s play, home very unique.” He went on to ...continued on page 7 INSIDE Hunters Hall Gala King Josh and Queen Chloe keep an eye on their ‘subjects’ THIS ...more photos page 2 ISSUE

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The Chronicle is an Dig the dirt independent newspaper Hunters published by Craigmillar Community Newspaper with the Limited (CCN Ltd.) for the Hall Gala people of Greater master Craigmillar. Day composter CCN Ltd. is a Private Limited Company funded the Portobello/Craigmillar volunteers Neighbourhood THE CHANGEWORKS Master Partnership Fairer Composter project has lots of Scotland Fund. newly trained and established volunteers wanting to share their knowledge of home composting with their neighbours and with local community groups. So if you are new to composting, or maybe you’ve been at it for a while but don’t feel it’s been very successful, and think you could The views expressed in benefit from some free, friendly the Chronicle are not necessarily those of the advice then you can get in con- Editor or the Board of tact. The group would also be Directors. delighted to deliver a talk or workshop to any interested Editor: groups in the Craigmillar area. Sally Fraser Currently, the project doesn’t Assistant Editor: have any volunteers from the Babs Burnett Craigmillar area. New Edinburgh Reporters: recruit Jocelyn Lockhart says: “I Lauren Witherspoon started volunteering with Lauren Pollard Changeworks last year and I’ve Kelly Wade found it’s been a great project to James Rodgers be involved in. I’ve learnt lots, gained a lot of confidence and The Chronicle Unit 9A Castlebrae met some lovely people. Since Business Centre, my training I’ve manned stalls, Peffer Place visited people in their garden and Edinburgh EH16 4BB had a few composting events of Tel: 0131 661 0791 my own. It’s been a great oppor- e-mail: tunity to help reduce the waste [email protected] going to landfill from Edinburgh.” Printed by: Scottish County Press To book a home visit, talk or for Delivered by: more information on volunteering Premier Delivery MacAskill “outraged” as axe falls on Instep please contact Kathleen Kirkness, on 0131 538 7941 or email: Registered in Scotland JUSTICE SECRETARY and update on how students will community and Children and [email protected] Registration No. 205722 local MSP, Kenny MacAskill, access alternative support. Families over the cutting of a proj- has accused city education Mr. MacAskill said: “This is a ect. It is no longer just about leader, Marilyne MacLaren of gross breach of faith. To give peo- Instep but about councillors fol- ADVERTISE “acting in a cavalier fashion that ple a hearing was appropriate and lowing proper procedures, abiding COPY FOR is potentially catastrophic to the the action of calling for a further by council decisions and when WITH THE community of Craigmillar” by report and investigation was wel- they do not do, so being properly INCLUSION essentially bringing forward the come. It now appears to have been brought to book. CHRONICLE closure of the Instep project. unilaterally undermined by “When the justice minister is IN THE Mr MacAskill spoke out as it Councillor MacLaren.” publicly decrying your behaviour emerged that all but one of the He added: “I’m outraged at this. it is time to take note.” GREAT staff at Instep have already been You don’t make a decision to Mr Tweed added that a recent SEPTEMBER re-deployed, despite staff and investigate something and then request under the Freedom of campaigners being under the destroy what you were going to Information Act to the council for RATES & ISSUE MUST impression that the situation investigate.” any documents relating to the clo- would be looked at again when a Craigmillar Community Council sure of Instep had failed to shed DISCOUNTS REACH US report into the project was brought Secretary, Terry Tweed, told the any light on the decision, he said: back to council in the autumn. Chronicle he was dismayed by “In fact the total lack of any mean- FOR BLOCK BY: He said: “Councillor MacLaren events, he said: “I find it unbeliev- ingful paperwork is quite worry- has a track record of not pouring able that a decision that will ing.” BOOKINGS oil on troubled waters, but in fact adversely affect the lives of As the Chronicle went to WEDNESDAY setting light to the flames.” dozens of children now and possi- print, campaigners were due to Councillor MacLaren, who is bly hundreds in the future can be meet with the vice convenor of Tel: 19th AUGUST convener of the Education, done with no assessment, no con- the Education, Children and Children and Families committee, sultation, no reports, just a nod Families committee, Councillor 0131 661 0791 has insisted the decision to close and a wink it seems. The Instep David Beckett, to raise their email: 2009 Instep is final and the report will row started as a local disagree- concerns about the impact and [email protected] not change this, but provide an ment between the Craigmillar handling of the closure. [email protected] The Chronicle...August 2009 3 UNITED IN FAITH 5000 and counting... Local ministers marry firefighters’ safety message LOCAL MINISTERS REV. Liz reaches thousands of kids Henderson and Rev. Jim Jack tied the knot in Richmond FIREFIGHTERS IN THE Community Safety Manager for Craigmillar Church on Monday Lothians and Borders visited the Service, Mike Partington, 6th July 2009. over 5000 children during the said: “The aim of our child safety Liz, who has been the Minister at month of June. drive at this time of year, is to get Richmond Church for 12 years Children in primary schools and the kids thinking about all of the told the Chronicle: “Monday was at fetes throughout Lothian and dangers than can arise and how to a good day for us because tradi- Borders were asked to think about prevent getting themselves into tionally ministers get Mondays the summer hazards brought about dangerous situations. off. We decided to get married at by light nights. “By focussing on local hazards, Craigmillar church because it’s The summer nights can mean we hope to teach the children that the bride’s church (Jim is minister children may be staying out to it’s not just fire hazards we want at Duddingston Kirk) but more play later and warm and dry them to be careful of.” than that, it’s important to me weather leads to playing outside Local Councillor Mike because I’ve been in the more, wearing different clothes Bridgman, Convener of Lothian Craigmillar area for the last 12 and being in different surround- and Borders Fire and Rescue years and it’s my church and I’ve ings. Board added: “It is important that worked in this community.” Firefighters got the children to children, and their parents under- Local residents turned out in discuss and think about dangers stand the ‘rescue’ part of the droves on the day. Liz said: “It that are local to them, such as a Service’s name. If they can hear was just lovely to see people pond which triggers water safety first hand from the firefighters from the schools - from both issues or a quarry or cliff which about local rescues such as line Castleview and Niddrie Mill. could mean a nasty fall and a line rescue or water rescue that are real Also people from Castlegreen rescue from the Fire and Rescue and have happened in their area, nursing home and there were Service. they will hopefully relate to the people from other churches as Chief Fire Office Brian Allaway situations and understand that well as people I’m friendly said: “This is a fantastic team these hazards are a reality.” with and work with.” effort by our community firefight- If you run a club or group of Around 500 people packed the ers, operational firefighters and young people who would be inter- church with dozens standing at the community safety staff. It is great ested in learning about safety haz- back and outside. that so many children have been ards and how to avoid them, the Liz said: “We got married kind reached, to complement the excel- Service will be very happy to talk of differently, we didn’t have any lent work already carried out by to them. bridesmaids or anything like that, the Service in schools across the The Service’s freephone number partly because we’re older but region throughout the year.” 0800 169 0320 can be called to also we have both conducted so A lot can change during the arrange such visits, to provide fire many weddings we wanted the summer months that can present safety advice or to arrange a free church to be the main part of the director from the church and the people literally scrubbing the further dangers to children’s home fire safety check. wedding because the church serv- guitarist from the church played at place. They also did up the hall safety. These changes and subse- For more information on fire safety ice is your wedding and I think night for us, my sister made the with balloons and put our names quent hazards seem so routine, and to play our new child summer that’s kind of lost nowadays. So, invitations, the photographer on boards behind us for cutting the the increased danger may not occur safety game visit: www.lbfire.org.uk we had an informal reception at came for free, the cards were pro- cake.” to parents and their children. or: www.dontgivefireahome.org.uk the church and for those of the vided by the funeral director and The couple asked that instead of community who weren’t coming Duddingston Kirk did all the receiving wedding gifts donations back to the formal reception, we flowers - it was a really personal were given to Richmond’s Hope, had a glass of sparkling non-alco- wedding.” the charity organisation for Wanted: tomorrow’s holic wine, cut the cake and had a She added: “People of Richmond bereaved children. Over £4000 toast for the people who had been church did so much for us. I think was donated at the time of going waiting outside.” the work that the local people did to print. music video makers Liz continued: “Much of the before the service was extraordi- The newlyweds spent five wedding was provided by friends nary there were people there for days in Paris on honeymoon SCHOOLS, YOUTH CLUBS The competition is open to par- and family. Cakes were made by days cleaning the church, doing where their hotel room over- AND other community groups ticipants of BOOM!, a project that my friend’s sister, the musical up all the gardens at the front, looked the Eiffel Tower. for teenagers and young adults challenges young people aged are being invited to enter an between 16-25 to make films music video competition that about the communities they live will see the winning entry in. The winning entry will receive Grant success helps tenants shown on MTV. a special BOOM! award and sub- TRUST HOUSING Association’s Organisation, made up of the peo- generosity shown to us by the The Soldier’s Eyes competition sequently be screened across all development at Bingham is cele- ple who live there. Trust’s Neighbourhood Partnership and is looking for a socially-aware MTV channels. brating after obtaining two grants Bingham development offers shel- Awards For All. music video to accompany singer- The competition closes on to benefit its tenants. tered housing in 32 flats in “The installation of a phone line songwriter Jack Savoretti’s forth- September 25th 2009. All entries It has secured £1292 from the Bingham Drive. and new computer equipment will coming track, Soldier’s Eyes, will be judged by a BOOM! panel Portobello and Craigmillar Co-ordinator Janean Johnstone of allow our tenants to go online, enjoy which is due to be released by De of professional video commis- Neighbourhood Partnership Trust said: “We are delighted at the internet and keep in touch with Angelis Records in October. sioners and producers as well as Community Grants Fund to install a being successful in the application relatives and friends. Jack said: “This video competi- Jack Savoretti himself, with short- telephone line and purchase comput- for funding. “The days out funded by the cash tion is an amazing project inspired listed entries announced in early er equipment and £3300 from the “Days out are an important part of have already begun with local by the current situation in the October. The winning video will Award For All scheme from the Big life for our tenants - especially in the trips which have included a gar- Middle East, hoping to deliver the be announced at the BOOM! Lottery Fund. summer months and this money is den centre visit and soon further message that people living under Awards, to be held on October 22, Both grants were sought by vital to us being able to achieve that. afield to The Falkirk Wheel.” war, hatred and fear deserve a 2009. For entry details, visit Bingham’s Registered Tenants’ We are very grateful indeed for the fair chance at living in peace.” boomnation.net 4 The Chronicle...August 2009

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will be present to hear constituents’ Bingham Community individual concerns Complex 1st Monday of the Month Every Monday 6.30pm onwards (except Public Holidays) at Castleview Community Centre, Portobello Library 76 Craigmillar Castle Avenue at 5.30 pm 2nd Monday of the Month 6.00pm onwards Portobello Library, 14 Rosefield Avenue at 7.00 pm St. Francis Primary School Councillor Maureen Child can also be 3rd Monday of the Month contacted at : 6.30pm onwards City Chambers,, High Street, (during school term) Edinburgh, EH1 1YJ 0131 529 3268 michael.bridgman @edinburgh.gov.uk e mail - [email protected] The Chronicle...August 2009 5 THIS IS RADIO VOXPOP With the recent focus on Scotland’s drinking culture, the Chronicle took to the streets to find out BRONX whether local residents and workers thought there was a problem.

THE CREATION OF A new community radio station bringing music, weather forecasts, news and topical debates to people within the local area moved a step closer recently. Although the idea of a Craigmillar-based radio station has been a recurring topic of discussion within the area in the past, local residents Arek Kozak, James Fielding Scoular and Sean Urquart have begun work on the project and hope to be broadcasting to local residents before the end of the year. Cherise Huth, Craigmillar Iain Campbell Bonnar, The Inch The group have already contacted Leith People are drinking on the street and it's dis- Local businessman I don't think it's any bigger a problem here than FM, which has been running successfully gusting. I think the death rate caused by drink- It's a chronic health issue with people having in England or Germany - especially England, since 2007, for advice on how to get their ing is despicable and people need to clamp far too much to drink, being sick and getting it's just jealousy. ideas off the ground. With estimated start- down on it. Young people drinking is disgust- taken to hospital. It's a pandemic starting from up costs of several thousand pounds, the ing and they are only attention seeking. the youths and up to the age of 50 and 60 years. group are also actively seeking out funding possibilities. ‘Radio Bronx’ is currently a working title for the station but those involved are also considering a competition to find a name for the station. The radio project is one of the activities being supported by the Community Renewal group. The group work in neigh- bourhoods and housing estates to improve the wellbeing of families and communi- ties and increase the employment rate. They have eight additional projects across Scotland’s central belt and now have a permanent Craigmillar base in the former Be WELL premises at 14 Niddrie House Park. Georgina Philp, Craigmillar Ron, Craigmillar John Lynch, Craigmillar Jonathan McCann, who is a They don't know what the different units are- what is It's not the price like the government say it's the I don't agree there is a drinking problem in Community Animator with Community safe to drink and what's not. A lot of the younger ones type of liquor like cheap cider, it shouldn't be Scotland; I think politicians are lying. I think if Renewal, has been working with the are binge drinking now which wasn't happening when allowed on the shelves. I don't believe it's just you like a drink you like a drink it doesn't mean radio group, he said: “Their enthusiasm I was younger, it's dangerous. I used to go dancing or to the youth of today - we all do it. we're alcoholics - politicians are just making up for the project is startling and it’s inspir- the pictures, now you see people sick on the street. excuses. We all just enjoy a drink that's all. ing that they want to help out the com- munity in this way. “They want Radio Bronx to become an bastion of the community, a source of pride for local residents. They plan to give air play to local bands and to get local children and teenagers involved in the development stage of programming. They have researched the prospect of a new radio broadcast for this area and the feedback has been universally posi- tive.” The group are keen to stress that people can volunteer for projects such as Radio Bronx without losing entitlement to bene- fits they may be receiving. More detailed information on volunteering while in Karen Aitcheson, Castlebrae Linda Swan, Niddrie Marischal Richard Burns, Peffermill receipt of benefits is available from I think we drink too much. I think people get I think we possibly drink too much. Maybe where I think we all drink too much. I don't think it's www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk. bored - they've not got jobs, I think a lot of people there is a lot of unemployment. People say they right the government interfere, if the supermar- Any budding DJs or anyone else who is drink to forget things as well, but they drink too drink because they are bored or maybe it's just the kets want to have cheap deals on alcoholic interested in finding out more about the much. I think the government should monitor the culture, it’s just part of society now. It's not very drinks then that should be up to the supermar- radio project and how they can get amount people are drinking more. I mean some nice for young children to see people drinking on the kets. I think there is a negative impact, people involved can contact Community Renewal shops just sell it to all the different age groups and streets. People should know how much they can getting lifted because of the drink, arguments on 07552 160450 or email them at: that's the thing as well. I think this will be happen- drink and be able to stop without the government getting happening, men battering their wives and [email protected] ing everywhere not just in Craigmillar. involved; I think it should be down to the individual. wives battering their husbands. 6 The Chronicle...August 2009 Portobello & Craigmillar Neighbourhood Partnership working with you and for you to improve our area

The Partnership’s information stall at the Craigmillar Festival Fun Day OVER THE LAST TWO years, sibility for delivering real improve- people to get involved in recreation- funding panel to the Partnership. Partnership table, they come the Portobello & Craigmillar ments in key areas of work. al activities, education and promot- The purpose of the budget is to together regularly to discuss local neighbourhood has been work- Our sub-groups are: the Area ing good citizenship. address the remaining pockets of issues and concerns and to share ing hard to encourage a part- Board, the Environment Forum, Our Environment Forum has a poverty and deprivation in the information. They have two nomi- nership approach to help us the Community Safety sub-group, devolved roads budget of area. The Partnership already sup- nees who represent the voluntary tackle the top local issues and the Economic Development & £100,000. The group agrees prior- ports many local projects from its sector on the Partnership board. improve the area. Employment sub-group, the ities for improvements throughout Fairer Scotland Fund budget, with Because the work of the partner- To let you know more about Families Children & Young Portobello & Craigmillar area. the focus on three areas or work: ship covers a wide range of activ- what the Partnership has delivered People sub-group, the Fairer Four projects have been recom- employability, reducing health ities and services, its successes or so far and what’s next, we’re plan- Scotland Fund Funding Panel, the mended in 2009/10 including inequalities and early interven- failures will have an impact on all ning an event in September called Health & Wellbeing sub-group, work at Magdalene shops, some tion. The Partnership is also of our lives. Let’s Get Together. the Housing and Regeneration pavements on Portobello High intending to commission new A partnership approach to how Everyone has a role to play and sub-group and the Voluntary Street, an upgrade to the paved work under these headings. we plan and deliver local services can get involved. The partnership Sector sub-group. area at Niddrie Mill Terrace and, if This year, during the summer provides more opportunities to approach includes local residents The sub-groups are already hav- sufficient budget remains, work holidays, the partnership funded improve the whole area. But to and councillors, community ing a real impact. Some examples on Pipe Street in Portobello. an expansion to the planned sum- have a real impact, people must groups and organisations, council include: Relevant local consultation will be mer programme of activities for know how they can get involved, departments, health service, The Area Board has responsibili- undertaken. The forum is also children and young people across or where they can find out what is police, the voluntary Sector and ty for decisions on the allocation looking at reviewing the standards the area. We did this, because going on. businesses. of a local budget for environmen- for grounds maintenance and local research identified that more To do this, communication about Through research and consulta- tal improvements around areas of improvements to local parks and things for children and young peo- what we’re trying to do, what tion, many local people have told council housing. Last year, green spaces. ple to do was important. This we’ve achieved so far and what us that the issues that concerns £175,000 was spent on delivering Our Families, Children & Young delivered extra activities across still needs to be done, must them most are street cleansing, 11 projects. The group have rec- People sub-group aims to ensure Craigmillar, Bingham, Niddrie improve. road maintenance, health, commu- ommended £170,000 worth of that our children and young peo- Magdalene, and Portobello. We are keen to involve more nity safety and facilities for young new projects in this financial year, ple have positive experiences, get The Health & Wellbeing sub- local people in the work to people. These issues (and others) and local consultation about the access to other services when group has influenced and improve our area. The partner- are included in the Portobello & proposals is underway. required and have activities in informed the Funding Panel on its ship’s Let’s Get Together event in Craigmillar Local Community Our Community Safety sub-group their free time. To support the health expenditure. The group is September will provide opportuni- Plan and copies are available in is working to reduce crime, nuisance partnership approach, the sub- setting up a smoking cessation ties to discuss the issues that con- the local libraries or on-line: and anti-social behaviour. This group helped to coordinate a wide campaign, is working to improve cern you, give real examples of www.edinburghnp.org.uk includes identifying and reacting to range of extra activities during the services for young people and to what’s being delivered so far and Our partnership is about doing- ‘hot-spots’ throughout the year, summer holidays including a improve mental health provision. what we can achieve if we work not just talking. We are already managing events like bonfire night Summer Bash which was held at The Voluntary Sector is a key together. achieving real progress in tackling and the influx of visitors to the Jack Kane Centre in July. local service provider. Projects More information will be available the local issues, but there is more Portobello beach during good The Neighbourhood Partnership and organisations deliver a wide soon and invitations to the event will to be done. The Portobello & weather. The focus of the sub-group has a Fairer Scotland Fund budget range of vital services and activi- be delivered to local households! Craigmillar Neighbourhood is not only enforcement, because it of £1.5 million which is allocated ties across the area. To ensure they The Portobello & Craigmillar Partnership sub-groups have respon- also has a role in encouraging young through recommendations from a have a joined-up voice at the Neighbourhood Patnership The Chronicle...August 2009 7 Craigmillar Community Council update Ten but not out! TIMETABLE FOR Craigmillar Community Council 1999 - 2009 COMMUNITY Craigmillar’s first community involved in the planning and con- Edinburgh Council that loopholes council was elected and consti- sultation involved with major in the community council consti- tuted as a representative group regeneration and rebuilding works tution had been exploited and COUNCIL in 1999. in its catchment area. were in need of urgent revision. Along with community councils In Craigmillar’s case, sadly still Following clarification from across Scotland, its primary role owning the title of Scotland’s Scotland’s highest court through ELECTIONS 2009 was to represent the best interests, fourth poorest community, this an 18-month Judicial Review, the concerns and hopes of the people regeneration has for years - findings of which were closely and community it represents, and decades even - been sorely needed studied by councils across the ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES to act as a formal point of consul- and sought-after, and each stage of country, a national review of the tation for the local council for that journey closely scrutinised by community council scheme was Monday 31 Aug Notice of Election things like licensing, planning and local inhabitants keen to ensure commissioned in order to address (start of nomination such-like in its legal capacity as a that harsh lessons from previously some of the issues highlighted by statutory consultee. ill-considered planning decisions Craigmillar Community Council. period) Community councils have to are not forgotten. This review is almost complete, date, traditionally operated under Experiencing times of disap- and is expected to be signed-off a skeleton constitution laid down pointment and delay - sometimes and adopted nationally, in time for Monday 14 Sept Close of Registration by their governing authority - in lasting for years - as well as times the community council elections (forms to Returning our case City of Edinburgh of triumph and high achievement, this October. Council, which establishes the the community in Craigmillar is In Craigmillar we are already Officer) voting and regulation of office- still taking a keen interest in the preparing for our community bearers and which informs the redevelopment of the area, and the council election and look forward make-up of each community Community Council continues its to the challenges of the future as Thursday 1 Oct Notice of Poll council. In Craigmillar’s case, this role to represent the community as we continue to build upon the suc- (if a poll is required) means that we number a total of best it can in that process. cesses we have seen in the past 24 people: 16 are community- In more recent times, however, few years. elected councillors, while the Craigmillar Community Council Although we know that there are Thursday 15 Oct Polling Day remaining eight are representa- has found itself taking on an alto- significant obstacles ahead for us (if a poll is required) tives of a local interest group gether more unusual, even unique as a community still in the midst elected onto the community coun- role in influencing the community of significant regeneration and cil, in order to try and ensure a council process - not just in rebuilding at a time of economic NOMINATED REPRESENTATIVES breadth of experience, interest and Edinburgh but across Scotland. uncertainty, we are confident that perspective in discussing commu- In the closing months of its sec- the strong sense of community Monday 31 Aug Notice of Election nity matters. The community ond term in 2006, Craigmillar identity, and of the shared deter- council can also co-opt two youth Community Council found itself mination we see around us to representatives aged between 16 highlighting to the City of make Craigmillar better still, will Monday 14 Sept Close of Registration and 18, to represent issues and Edinburgh Council a number of enable us to see our job through as (forms to Community concerns facing young people in inconsistencies and loopholes Craigmillar’s community council- the community. within the original constitution. lors, doing what we can to repre- Council Liaison Officer) Over the past ten years Following a hotly-contested sent the best interests of all of the Craigmillar’s Community Council election, which saw Craigmillar residents of Craigmillar. has, along with a handful of com- field one of the highest turnouts of TBA Meeting of registered Local Interest munity councils across the city, voters in any community council Tony Clapham, Groups to elect Nominated Members found itself in the unusual and election in the country to date, it Chair of Craigmillar (if necessary) challenging position of being became apparent to the City of Community Council Could you be the new PARC Homezone award face of Scotland? continued from front page... we have been really keen on of their living spaces.” and the cars are all driving, EDINBURGH’S DOVETEAM had successes with several of their introducing the Home Zone con- Bill Armstrong, Construction everybody automatically just Casting and Creative’s Agency actors being nominated and fea- cept to Craigmillar. It’s been Manager at PARC and E.D.I., slows down - it’s a fantastic con- are searching for the new face of tured in a BAFTA award winning quite an interesting process said that winning the award was cept.” Scotland. film (nominated for Best Scottish working with the council trying “fabulous”. He added: “I think Jim Kelly, Sales and Marketing The agency is currently scouring Film). to get through some new ideas on any award is a great thing to get. Manager at PARC also under- the nation to find the next face of All entrants are required to sub- road building. To actually get it I don’t think you can get enough, lined the family friendly nature Scottish television among people mit 50-100 words on why you built is an achievement in itself. I so long may it continue.” of the housing area: “It means from all walks of life and within think you could be ‘The Next think the important thing is that Mr. Armstrong told the children are able to play in a safe the local community. The win- Face of Scottish television 2009’ it helps to re-adjust the balance Chronicle he initially had reser- environment, you’ll notice there ner(s) will get a photo shoot, a which should be sent to: between cars and people in vations about the Home Zone are no signs to say what the years worth or registration, as Doveteam Casting & Creative’s favour of pedestrians and concept, he explained: “My speed limit is. well as free on-set etiquette train- Agency, Competition, Moffat cyclists. vision was kids and cars don’t “Drivers automatically slow ing, mentoring and advice on the Centre, 219 Colinton Road, “We hope people will take con- mix but it’s actually worked out down because of that and there is industry. Edinburgh EH14 1DJ. Closing trol of the streets a bit more fantastic. I think you only have more eye-to-eye contact between Since launching, the agency has date: 29th August 2009. and see it more as an extension to see when the school empties the driver and the pedestrian.” 8 The Chronicle...August 2009 Successful exhibition ex

Above:a very early look at the Craigmillar area

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Mamie Forsyth with her framed ‘keepsake’

The ‘Craigmillar Then’ exhibition Local author, actor and director, at the John Maxwell Gallery Johnni Stanton, had been collecting attracted so much attention in July photographs for over a year. His that it was extended by a week. efforts produced over a thousand Over 400 people visited the exhibi- images but, due to space and money tion bringing the community together constraint, only a hundred of these to celebrate the past, present and could be displayed. future of the Craigmillar. The aver- He told the Chronicle: “This exhibi- age visitor age was over 70. tion has been fairly successful so far, Visitors to the gallery, following the but the whole point is, we want to see guide in the catalogue, experienced a somewhere we can have this kind of photographic journey through time . thing permanantly, because we’re Beginning in the era of the well- building such a big archive. Not just known Preston and Wauchope fami- these photos, but all the photos could lies during the early 20th century, be shown on a rotational basis, maybe throug the post-war housing schemes changing it every two weeks. That’s where the ‘community’ was born and what we’d really like to see -a her- onto modern Craigmillar, showing itage museum for this area, a per- the development of the joint school manant gallery showing everything campus at Moffat Way, and PARC’s we have.” plans for the future. Despite Johnni’s huge collection of The extension to the exhibition, due pictures, he is still keen to fully to high demand, boosted hopes of a restore the area’s missing archives to permanant exhibition. their former glory. He added: “To The Chronicle...August 2009 9 xtended due to demand

Above: Niddrie Marischal

Right: the early days of the Craigmillar area

Bottom Right: Anti-rasism gig in the late 1970’s

anybody out there who has photos, permanent exhibition, Susan spoke of we will copy them and give them her plans for the photographs: them back, even if they belong to the “Hopefully it will become a book of original archives, they will still get what Craigmillar used to look like, them back as long as we have copies. and what it is today, a book of our his- We will keep hold of them and make tory. That would be ideal.” them available to all the community, One member of the community was so that they are no longer in one presented with an enlarged framed place.” photo that she had donated to the The exhibition came to life as exhibition. ‘Craigmillar Then’ from an idea to Living in Craigmillar all her life, have a visual display at the Venchie Mamie Forsyth’s family portrait was Fun day, which took place in July. used as the main photograph for the Venchie Manager Susan Heron, and catalogue. Many of her other pictures team leader at Craigmillar library, were displayed in the exhibition. Paul Hudson recruited Johnni to help Speaking at the presentation, Mamie and the project took on a life of its said: “I came to see the exhibition own. with my grandson and he enjoyed it. Paul said of the end result: “It shows I’m very pleased with the exhibition, the history of Craigmillar over the showing the history of the area.” years, and how much Craigmillar has For people that missed out on changed. It’s great to have that sort of the chance to see ‘Craigmillar thing preserved.” Then’, there are plans for another As well as supporting the cause for a showing in October this year. 10 The Chronicle...August 2009 Craigmillar Youth News CYN This page has been written and designed by youngsters from the Jack Kane Community Centre Summer Bash at the JKC

We are Danielle Crozier, always done, such as football, or Right: Prize draw winner, Stephen Allan Kellyanne Harrison and Tiffany things that they’ve never tried Nicol, and on July 3rd we before that they might enjoy.” attended the Summer Bash at The activity that we enjoyed the the Jack Kane Centre. most was the Acti-Fit dance mats. The Summer Bash was an open The mats were controlled by one day to let everyone know about machine and you competed what activities were on offer for against other people at the families during the summer holi- Summer Bash. Everyone plays at days. Over 300 people from the the same time as the moves are community attended. projected onto the wall for every- Declan McGee At the Summer Bash there were one to see. At the end you find out trampolines, football tournament, whose first, second and third and arts and crafts, putting, problem so on! Student solving, circus games, basketball Stevie, who owns and runs Acti- and Acti-Fit. Fit, was a great help and showed speaks out: We spoke to Kenny MacAskill, everyone how it worked. When who is the MSP for Edinburgh East we asked him, he said he would ‘Don’t shut and Musselburgh. He also attended definitely come back as it was a Instep’ the Summer Bash and told us on fantastic event. He also said: “ It’s the day: “Folk seem to be enjoying great to see all you kids having a Hi, I am Declan McGee from the Jack themselves, we’re fortunate with great time with all the different Kane Community Centre. I am involved the weather and I think it’s a fan- activities you’ve got, it’s great.” l-r: Kellyanne Harrison and Tiffany Nicol in the media group that will be writing tastic project and hopefully it will There were also trampolines with MSP Kenny MacAskill at the for The Chronicle. Summer Bash be enjoyed by everyone.” which were very good for amus- Something that has got me frustrated just When we asked him if he would ing children young and old! now is that the council are shutting down like to see it happen again next Someone who enjoyed it was nine Instep. Instep is a project at Castlebrae year, he told us: “Absolutely, I year old Dale Harrison. He was High School which helps students with hope that what we see is things first to tell us that he enjoyed the schoolwork, university, jobs and fitness. continued throughout the year, as Summer Bash. I interviewed Robert Henderson who is well as a big day out like this, we During the day everyone had the the Work-Link worker at Instep. He want to make sure that the Jack chance to win a Nintendo DSi in a enables students who are leaving Kane Centre has got things hap- prize draw. The competition was Castlebrae to feel confident about jobs. He pening on a daily basis so folk of drawn after the event and the is absolutely ‘gutted and frustrated’ at the all ages can enjoy themselves and lucky winner was Stephen Allan closure of Instep. try things that they may either have from Peacocktail. I hope that when I am in fourth year there will be someone to help me with school Kids learn circus skills at the Summer Bash work and job searches, but I think that los- ing Instep will mean that this will not hap- pen. I asked Robert if Instep closes what will the school lose out on and he told me: “I’m not sure how, or if Instep work will be done by anyone else. We will lose hundreds of home visits and work-link mentoring.” As I go to ‘Up For It’ which is an early morning sports club run by Robert, I know this will be hugely missed amongst staff and students. Recently Robert accepted The Best What’s on in August Community Initiative award from the Edinburgh Evening News for ‘Up For It. I JACK KANE JACK KANE THE VENCHIE don’t know why someone would make a COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE decision to close this project. Castlebrae is the only school that has this and when I FU12 Friday Club/Open All Hours Play scheme for Primary 1’s to asked Robert if ‘Up For It’ would still be Friday 1:30PM - 3:30PM with Media Group Primary 7’s runs on Tuesdays, The ‘in’ place to be for children Wednesdays and Thursdays on, he said: “I don’t know if ‘Up For It’ under 12. There are lots of Friday 7PM-9PM from 11AM-3PM. will continue. Teachers could possibly take activities and new things to Chill out with your mates or it over but may not have the time to do so.” try out, and also a chance to get active and fit in the pulse The play scheme costs £1 and I think this is one of the worst mistakes make new friends. To join in centre. Try something includes a healthy lunch. that the council have made. As some of the the activities you must have a different like learning to DJ pupils campaigned outside the school, we filled-in membership form, you or do graffiti art. All of this If you’re interested phone hope that they change their mind. can do this on the day or can be found at the Friday the Venchie on Next month we hope we can write some- phone Café K on 657 1595. Club. Free! 621 7620 thing happier. Declan McGee The Chronicle...August 2009 11

Volunteering: some facts and figures

In my work I meet lots of people every day who are interested •half of people (48%) who have volunteered for more than in volunteering. What never fails to surprise me is that, while two years say volunteering makes them less depressed. 71% many people know people who volunteer and may even have of volunteers who offer their professional skills and volunteered in the past themselves, they know surprisingly little experience say volunteering helps combat depression; about the scale, scope and variety of volunteering opportunities •63% of 25 to 34-year-olds say volunteering helps them feel skill, learn about a job etc.) and even less about the impact of volunteering on health, com- less stressed. 62% of over 65’s say volunteering reduces stress; •What sort of environment would I like to volunteer in? munity, security and the economy. So this month I’d like to •Almost 1 in 3 (31%) 18 - 24 year olds say they have taken (E.g. inside, outside, quiet place, busy place etc.) share some facts and figures about volunteering. less time off work since volunteering. •What sort of tasks would I like to do? (E.g. physical, WORK BENEFITS OTHER BENEFITS serving customers, office etc.) •81% of employers surveyed view employees who do voluntary •72% of voluntary and community organizations employ •Is there a particular cause I would like to support? work positively; no paid staff. (E.g. animals, children, local community etc.) •43% of employers think that employees who undertake volun- •The estimated number of regular volunteers is 15.9 •How far am I willing to travel to volunteer? tary work and learn new skills have a better chance of promo- million (the equivalent of 1.3 million full-time jobs). In a •Would I need expenses to be paid? tion and earning a higher salary; given year up to 23 million people will volunteer at least once. •How much time can I commit to volunteering? •68% of employers feel that volunteering can add skills to their •The highest motivation for volunteers is to want to help •How flexible can I be with my time when volunteering? workforce. other people (23%), closely followed by wanting to try •How will this affect other people? (E.g. family.) •62% of businesses expect to increase the scope of their employ- something new (18%) and improving their CV (17%); •How long can I commit to volunteering? (E.g. 3months, ee engagement in the community over the next two years. •The most important aspect of the volunteering opportunity 6 months, 1 year etc.) HEALTH BENEFITS was that it was training in a future career (36%), closely If you can answer all the questions above then you will •nearly half of all volunteers (47%) say volunteering followed by wanting to make a difference (27%); find a volunteering opportunity best suited to you and your has improved their physical health and fitness; •Rewarding, challenging and interesting were the top needs. •25% of people who volunteer more than five times a year three words used to describe their volunteering experience. All these opportunities can be found at our website, say volunteering has helped them lose weight; •The economic value of formal volunteering has been www.volunteeredinburgh.org.uk •22% of 18 to 24-year-olds say volunteering helps them estimated at over £40 billion per year Click on “volunteer” and then on “find opportunities”. cut down on alcohol. This will take you to an advanced search facility. Choose •20% of people who have volunteered for over two years At the Volunteer Centre Edinburgh - Craigmillar we are the activity you would like to do or the cause you would and 19% of those who volunteer once a month or more say particularly interested in working with people who are like to support. Click on “view” to get full details. volunteering helps them drink less alcohol; looking to get back into work (or training/education to There are Hundreds of opportunities on this site and the •nearly a third (30%) of 18 to 24-year-old smokers say help them get back into work). Whether you’ve been out search facility can help you choose a specific activity or volunteering helps them smoke less. 21% of smokers who of work a week, a year or much longer we’d like to hear cause. You can search for opportunities near to home or up have volunteered for over two years say that volunteering from you. If you are thinking about volunteering as a route to 60 miles away. helps them smoke less; back into work, it is very useful to ask yourself the follow- If you want more advice or help in using the website you •9% of men and 8% of women said that volunteering ing questions before deciding on what would be the most can contact Jim O’Rorke at VCE Craigmillar on Mondays has improved their sex life. This compares with 17% of suitable opportunity for you. and Wednesdays. 0131 661 6677 or 0773 2993 759 or volunteers aged 18 to 24-years-old; •What is my main reason for volunteering? (E.g. learn a new email [email protected]

Voice from the Voice from Scottish Parliament Westminster

The summer’s upon us and the first day school was out, This year marks the tenth anniversary Minimum Wage is properly enforced, schools are out. So has been they’ll run throughout the since the National Minimum Wage, in and that rogue employers are not the sunshine. It’s amazing summer. And from what I saw, my view one of the most important allowed to get away with underpaying how a change in the weather all were having a good time. reared him and returns to achievements of this Government. their staff. can uplift spirits. There’s sports with the obliga- show it. Before the introduction of the This April, new powers came into tory football through to bas- National Minimum Wage, employers force to take action against employers For some there’s the chance of ketball and from dance to Attending the Festival was an could quite legally pay scandalously who continue to breach National a break at home or abroad. For computers. There’s something opportunity to visit the exhibi- low wages. There were care assistants Minimum Wage rules. many though the cost’s pro- for all ages and every taste. tion in Artspace on paid £2.85 per hour, sales workers on The maximum penalty for underpay- hibitive. The collapse of the The staff and volunteers at the Craigmillars history. £2.25 an hour and security staff paid ment of the National Minimum Wage is pound makes old favourites Jack Kane Centre are doing a Fascinating, and I recommend just £1.25 per hour. £5,000, but in the most serious cases, whether in France or Spain magnificent job. it to anyone who hasn’t been Around 90,000 people in Scotland changes to the law mean that employers pricey. Similarly, hotels and already. Photos and snippets benefited from the introduction of the now face unlimited fines. campsites whether in Scotland The Craigmillar Festival was, of the community down National Minimum Wage in 1999. At There is also a fairer way of dealing or the UK can be beyond the also, basked in sunshine when through the years. Craigmillar the time of its introduction many with national minimum wage arrears, budget if you’re out of work I went along. Enormous cred- has come through hard times argued that it would result in a loss of compensating people who have had to or on a pension. That’s why it goes to all involved for before and faces them again. jobs, but that did not happen. wait for their arrears. If you are wait- it’s important there’s lots to do making a great day out. There However, as before its stand- The adult rate was originally set at ing for arrears that were due in a previ- for those at home - whatever was plenty for all ages; from a ing together that matters. £3.60, and has been uprated every year, ous year, you will be entitled to be paid age they may be. nice cup of tea and musical That’s why the work of those now standing at £5.73. at this year’s rate. entertainment through to pony in the Festival and JKC is so A minimum wage and a living wage are Rogue employers need to be exposed. For the kids its important to rides and birds of prey. important. Though a bit sun- not the same thing. Few want to work If you think a rogue employer is not keep them amused as even in shine also helps! for the legal minimum. The point is that paying up then call the national mini- good weather boredom can It was also good to see Billy the existence of a legal minimum wage mum wage helpline on 0845 6000 678 beckon and mischief follow. McElhaney turn up to open it. put an end to the poverty wages which (you won’t have to give your name or That’s why it was heartening He’ll have a very busy sched- Kenny MacAskill MSP were paid to over a million people in the details if you don’t want to). to see the events ongoing at ule with River City but he’s Edinburgh East & UK prior to its introduction in 1999. Gavin Strang MP the Jack Kane. Launched the never forgotten the place that Musselburgh It is critical that the National Edinburgh East 12 The Chronicle...August 2009

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HAIR-RAISING ACTIVITIES and adrenaline rushes provided part of an action-packed Castlebrae summer pro- gramme. A day out at the Ratho Indoor Climbing Arena saw brave participants perch on the edge of the 100ft-high quarry harnessed and ready to plunge into mid air. “The aerial assault course is enough to bring a grown man to tears.”, said one of the group while contemplating a drop the height of a five-story building. Rock climbing was also on offer on the day. Other activities over the summer pro- gramme included paintball, football, golf, dance fusion and an SFA early touches course for budding Alex Fergusons. Castlebrae youth worker Andy Ski, praised the variety of activities on offer. He told the Chronicle: “The summer pro- gramme is a fantastic opportunity for the young people at Castlebrae to participate in different activities and to do things like the aerial assault which challenges them both physically and mentally.” He added: “The aerial assault is an extremely challenging activity for young people to do. It’s 100ft high! Our motto is feel the fear and do it anyway. It’s a good lesson in life for our young people to challenge themselves and put them- selves out of their comfort zone.” picturethis £50 voucher to be won This competition is brought to you by The Chronicle, with sponsorship from PARC. A photo of a place in Craigmillar appears every month, but might not be so easy to recognise, due to the angle it’s taken from. To grab your opportunity to win a prize, all you have to do is write down WHERE THE PICTURE ON THE RIGHT IS and send your answer with your name and address to: The Chronicle, Unit 9a, Castlebrae Business Centre, Peffer Place, Edinburgh EH16 4BB or e: [email protected]

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EDINBURGH STAR is looking for young footballers interested in improving their skills with good quality coaching. Age groups range from those who were born between 2001 to 2004. Coach Ian Fergus told the Chronicle: “We have good young teams but would welcome along any youngsters who are interesed in football and assist with the development of their skills.” For further information please telephone Ian on 07904 683 335, or email him on: [email protected] or check out the website at: www.youngstarsacademy.co.uk ST FRANCIS PUPIL AARON Portobello High School and getting our own premises and group of youngsters to Lasswade Yule (10) competed in the British Laurie, who attends Liberton renting a unit or a warehouse or for a session on the trampolines. National Trampoline, DMT & High, both juggled teenage life anything we can get our hands on, The club runs on an access-for- Synchro Championships, along with training and had to cram in to put in some new equipment and all policy with the aim of getting October with his clubmates, Laurie extra sessions for the champi- develop it, and allow the kids to as many children active and Doonan (13) and Lauren Miller onships. Laurie said: “We trained have the training time that they involved in sport as possible. (17) in July. loads of extra hours and we just need.” Lauren said: “I started trampolin- Youth The trio took part in the champi- tried our best and kept training. I The club are currently seeking ing when I was nine and I’m 25 onships at the Birmingham nation- hope to be up there with the best sponsorship with local businesses now. I won the Scottish Nationals Challenge al indoor arena having only started one day.” and have set up programmes for last year. Lots of other coaches training for the double-mini event Her fellow competitors echoed individual scholarships. The pro- still participate in the sport and we for ages 9-14yrs in May of this year. the sentiments with Aaron gramme allows kids from have done all our lives. I want to City Of Edinburgh Trampoline expressing a desire to compete in Craigmillar to train with the club. give youngsters the opportunity to Club head coach, Lauren Jeffrey the Olympics. Lauren, who is also Lauren explained: We managed make friends, to develop their explained that the club had only a qualified coach at the club, used to secure funding, and support for social skills and to develop their 19th - 23rd taken part in their first double- the competition to check out the individuals throughout their train- education by getting coaching mini event at a competition in standard of competiton from all ing and competitions, and develop qualifications and help them to Ocotber 2009 Newcastle in May. Aaron, Laurie over Britain. She said: “It was them through the club and into keep fit and active and to have a and Lauren did well enough to very good to watch other people British and Scottish national hobby that they enjoy.” qualify for the British national and see what the competition was events. We’re really keen to try Lauren encourages her competi- Contact Sandra on championships, which left them like. I had great fun over the and secure some more funding, so tors to achieve their full potential just three months to prepare. This whole weekend and I thank all of if there is anyone out there that by training them to coach the 07919 838 150 didn’t seem to affect the team as the coaches for helping us get our wants to help, then just give us a sport. for details they gained a respectable placing wonderful results.” shout.” She explained: “As soon as they with Aaron making it into the Even with the recent success, Eight youngsters have been get old enough, they learn to final. Lauren told the Chronicle: finding training venues continues selected for specialist training coach and then come on board for “I’m just so proud of what they’re to be a problem for the club. After with national coaches on a three- the club so there is a whole devel- Do you or your doing and how hard they are receiving a lottery grant in April, month programme. The club also opment pathway for them.” working. It’s amazing that I’ve plans for having their own premises run classes for beginners. She added: “Hopefully we keep team have a coached all these guys since they are in motion. Head coach Lauren growing, keep improving and started. Aaron’s been with me explained: “Getting hall time and British National Trampoline, keep these guys focused. If we sports story/event since he was five, doing tram- training time is extremely diffi- DMT & Synchro Championships develop them right through from you’d like to see polining, and this is the first dou- cult. We used to train in Edinburgh Aaron Yule - Under 15 Boys - athletes to coaches, you never ble-mini. Having watched these city centre but we were out-priced 6th Overall in Uk know, we might have some top covered in the guys grow up and go through the and they couldn’t accommodate Laurie Doonan - Under 15 Girls performers in a few years time.” ranks, it just makes me so proud to us with the quality of equipment - 28th overall in UK If you’re interested in trampolin- Chronicle? see it and it was lovely that the we need for national champions. Lauren Millar - Over 15 Ladies- ing with the club at Lasswade Call 661 0791 club, in such a sort time, managed So, we swiftly moved out of the 9th overall in UK High School, contact the club sec- to get to the British champi- city and were accommodated by retary at: or email: onship.” Midlothian Council at Lasswade Recently the Craigmillar Youth secretary@cityofedinburghtram- Lauren, who has just left High school. We’re looking into Challenge, run by CAPRO, took a polineclub.co.uk [email protected]