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SPRING 2020 Issue 106 www.cramondkirk.org.uk COMMUNITY CHOIR FLOURISHES SERVICES Every Sunday Morning Prayers : 8.45am Morning Worship : 10am Communion Sunday, 1 March : 8.45 am Sunday, 5 April : 8.45 am Easter Sunday (12 April) : following the 10 am service Sunday, 3 May : 8.45 am Sunday, 7 June : 8.45 am & 10 am Special Services Sunday, 8 March 10 am – Youth Service Friday, 10 April 7.30 pm – Eight years ago Rosina Archibald chair in the place! It was time to move Good Friday Service approached community councillor to bigger premises, to the Cramond Sunday, 10 May 7.00 pm – Patricia Eason with the idea of a Kirk Hall. Under the leadership of three Christian Aid Songs of Praise Community Choir. “Can we get successive (and successful) choirmasters, one started?” she asked. Patricia Ellie Logan, Jennifer Sterling and now outnumbered by the ladies! Apart from approached Hub and a room Stuart Mitchell, the Cramond and regular rehearsals, the choir performs was made available. Local notices were Surrounding Area Community Choir concerts to packed halls throughout the posted. has flourished. It now has 85 singers, year. Its repertoire is varied with pieces “Will anyone turn up?” they both with a regular waiting list. It’s unusual ranging from Thomas Tallis’s “If You Love wondered. in that men are very well represented, Me” written in 1565 to the much more So many wanted to sing that, by the which is not always the case with similar modern Beatles hit “All You Need Is Love.” second week, there was not a spare choirs. They are however still seriously Graham Madeley

Louise celebrates 20 years SATURDAY, 14 MARCH Kirk Secretary Louise (second left) with Russell Barr, predecessor 11 am to 1 pm Louise Madeley Margaret Armstrong, and Session Clerk Edith Butler In Cramond Kirk Hall was guest of honour at the recent Session Find Yourself a Real Bargain at Dinner in the ’s Best Jumble Sale Royal Burgess Golf Club to Adult & Children’s Clothing Bags & Shoes Books DVDs & CDs Bric-a-Brac celebrate her Linen & Soft Furnishings Toys & Games 20 years service. Home Baking Teas & Coffees She has supported the work of our Minister Russell Barr …and much, much more! and the rest of his team with good-humoured calm and gentle To ensure a successful day & bumper sales, efficiency. As well as dealing with all the Session paperwork, we need your donations as well as jams, sweets & baking for the home-baking stall. Goods can be taken to the Hall on Friday, service sheets and announcements and Kirk diary, she runs 13 March, 2 – 6.30 pm and on the Saturday morning, 9 - 10 am the Sunday Club for the youngsters of the Kirk. Elder and poet Judy Arrowsmith delivered a humorous tribute to Louise, All proceeds to go to Finlay’s Friends, which included a wonderful poem about her versatile talents. Fresh Start & Cramond Kirk

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CK Grapevine SPRING 2020.indd 1 06/02/2020 15:13 FOR FINLAY’S FRIENDS A small Scottish charity providing the parents and carers, the kits contain comfort kits for parents of children a notepad and pencil as it is often hard rushed to hospital in an emergency will to retain information in a traumatic benefit from the Kirk Jumble Sale in situation. And there is a teddy bear, a March. keepsake for the child. Set up in memory of Finlay Bennett Jenny continues: “It can be a from Dunfermline, who died in 2014 bewildering, disorientating experience from meningitis, Finlay’s Friends which parents are often thrust into provides support where it is most without preparation or experience, needed. Comfort kits help parents or adding to their anxiety and worry. By carers to cope and take in information, anticipating practical needs, we hope the and to feel reassured and provide a little parent or carer can focus their emotional emotional resilience. energy on caring for their child. Hospital, Kirkcaldy, the long term plan “Finlay was only eight years old but “Having rushed Finlay to hospital in our is for Finlay’s Friends to support all in his short life he always put the needs pyjamas, without a chance to do teeth, relevant Scottish hospitals. of others before himself. We started brush hair or collect warm clothing or The Kirk Jumble Sale takes place the charity to honour his kindness. ” wallets, we wanted to do something to on Saturday 14 March, from 11am- says mum Jenny Bennett, trustee of the support other parents or guardians in a 1pm. Proceeds will be shared between charity. similar situation. Finlay’s Friends, Fresh Start and the As well as toothbrush, toothpaste, While the charity currently works with Kirk. Please donate goods or - better wet wipes, flannel and shower gel, Edinburgh Sick Kids’ Hospital, Glasgow’s still! - come along and bag yourself a warm socks and blanket and snacks for Royal Hospital for Children, and Victoria bargain!

A time to begin and a time to end There is a time for everything as the preacher says, a time to begin and a time to end what was begun. With what seemed like yesterday, soon I will be completing my role as Assistant Minister at Cramond Kirk. Will I and my family miss this church? What about the sense of love, the spirit of fellowship, the warmth and the spirit of community? What about encouragement and support and the team of friends we have started to build? Indeed, we will truly miss the Kirk. One thing that is outstanding is that this is something more than a Kirk. IT IS A HOME. A home to its members and its community, a home to visitors whether for a long or a short time. My time has been enriched with significant memories that will continue with me on my spiritual journey. Cramond Kirk is blessed with a dynamic minister, a dutiful secretary, a vibrant Session, an active pastoral team, a welcoming community of members and a beautiful, serene environment. With my family we truly enjoy our moments in Cramond and we appreciate Cramond Kirk and its community for the love, encouragement and support given to us during this time of transition. With loads of blessings Stanley, Chidinma, Godwin and Victoria

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Dear friends I wonder what difference lies ahead for us all as we leave the European Union? Despite the enormity of the political process that has led us to this point, I wonder how much our daily life will really change. customs line to follow, people will still fear the differences we find in our Margaret and I travel to and from Europe whether to country, and to celebrate values of were travelling in Sri Lanka in January, visit family – in our case our daughter inclusion, acceptance and tolerance, the visiting our friends Ian and Donna and her family in Brussels – or to watch prayer commits the members of all faith Gilmour. Ian is serving as locum minister a rugby match or to enjoy the many communities to work towards a society at St Andrew’s Church of in delights of a city such as Paris, Berlin characterised by peace and tolerance. Colombo. As well as the opportunity or Rome or the sunshine of a Spanish The prayer continues: to explore this fascinating island, I beach. As our great nation embarks upon a will have the privilege of being guest Jesus had nothing to say about great new journey outside of the European preacher and will be glad to take to the political moments such as Brexit but Union help us to build a strong, inclusive congregation in Colombo the greetings, he did have a great deal to say about and compassionate society. prayers and good wishes of everyone at neighbours, the importance of being Instill in our hearts a deep love, Cramond Kirk. good neighbours, and the quality of our Perhaps the physical difference will relationships. respect and understanding of each other, give me a different perspective on the With that in mind I was pleased to irrespective of our backgrounds, so that implications of Brexit and although come across a prayer written by leaders we may be in the strongest position to political structures will be different, of five different faith communities, move forward into the next chapter of our there will still be political dialogue with Christian, Jewish, Muslim Hindu and history. our European neighbours. And while Sikh. With best wishes, there may be a different passport and Encouraging us to love rather than Russell Barr

PARISH REGISTER BAPTISMS DEATHS 20 Oct Ivy Malone 13 Oct Margaret Douglass 29 Dec James Bloomer 13 Oct David Leitch 29 Dec Florence Wemyss 22 Oct Peter Shakeshaft 29 Dec Isobel Wemyss 28 Oct Alex Graham 29 Dec Harry Wemyss 31 Oct Douglas Bertram 6 Nov Helen Bishop WEDDINGS 22 Nov May Smibert 20 July Malcolm Fleming 26 Nov Derek Muir & Hope Robertson 4 Dec Douglas Bell 26 Oct Owen Purday 8 Dec Michael Lawson & Claire Miller 15 Dec May Shields 16 Dec Douglas Gray NEW MEMBERS Backpacks filled for Malawi 18 Dec Margaret Russell JOINING BY 19 Dec Jack Rorke Dr Barr presents a thank-you certificate from Mary’s CERTIFICATE 24 Dec Alan Brebner Meals to some of the young people who last year helped to fill backpacks with basic learning tools for children in Marshall & Mary McKinnon 26 Dec Jennifer Bristow Malawi. Between Cramond Kirk and Cargilfield School, Fiona Burnet 26 Dec Isobel Redpath 141 backpacks were handed over to the charity. John Maley 11 Jan Myra Baikie 13 Jan Kirkland Main www.marysmeals.org.uk

The congregation at St Andrew’s Church of Scotland in Colombo, Sri LANKA receives a picture of the Dove of Peace from Rev Russell Barr visiting in January. This was created by the congregation of Auchterderran in Fife moved by the great tragedy of the terrorist attack in Colombo last Easter.

CK Grapevine SPRING 2020.indd 3 06/02/2020 15:13 ELLIE’S “YEAR IN MALAWI” Hi, it’s Ellie, I am still absolutely loving my project and I’ve made such close relationships over the last 5 months, with all the children I work with at BAHASI orphanage that I’m already dreading having to leave them. I spent the most amazing Christmas I’ve ever had. We completely spoiled the kids, with donations from home which we were so thankful for. We had a full packed week CROQUET AT with lots of trips, including Game Haven which is a small safari in Blantyre, a trip to Mulanje Mountain where the kids Edinburgh Croquet these sessions to join the club got to paddle in the rock pools and on Christmas Eve, after Club celebrates its 70th with a reduced membership getting our faces painted, we went out for lunch. Christmas anniversary this year. The club fee for your first season of Day was spent trying to figure out how to work some of plays on the spectacular lawns £40. their new toys and having swing ball competitions. in front of Lauriston Castle During the rest of the On Boxing Day I travelled up to Lake Malawi to spend overlooking the . season you will be able New Year with the rest of the Project Trust volunteers. We You can find out more about to develop your skills at stayed at Cape Maclear which is probably my favourite this fascinating sport with free Golf Croquet at the many part of Malawi so far. I Taster Sessions on Saturday sessions we hold every week. am now back into the mornings of 18th April and Development sessions allow routine of working 12 25th April. you to learn the skills of hour days after having Try your hand at the sociable Association Croquet. an amazing two weeks and straightforward game To sign up for the taster off but I’m so happy to of Golf Croquet and watch sessions email: beginners@ be back teaching. demonstrations of the more edinburghcroquetclub.com Since I have been here strategic and cunning game Further details at the “Learn to we have received three of Association Croquet. All Play Croquet With Us” section new children at BAHASI equipment will be provided. of the club’s website at www. and one has returned There’s an opportunity at edinburghcroquetclub.com home. However, probably not for long as he is still not in a safe Local heroes living environment so we are working to get him back. I wondered if you know an exceptional friend, neighbour or My experience here has really opened my eyes to just relative who does great work in our Cramond Community how challenging everyday life is for so many people in this who we may not have featured before in Grapevine, if you world. I’ve seen and had to deal with so many challenging have a suggestion please get in touch with me, Carol, Editor situations, things that I never thought I’d ever come across of Grapevine at [email protected] in my life. But knowing I’m doing something, however small, to help is so rewarding and everyone here is so grateful for Date for your Diary everything we do. Happy New Year to you all and thank you again for all your Children’s Easter Club, Tuesday, 14 April, 10 am - 1 support - it means so much. pm, All primary school children welcome. Further Ellie is a volunteer with Project Trust, an educational details available from the Kirk Office atcramond.kirk@ charity which supports disadvantaged children in an blueyonder.co.uk orphanage in Malawi, helping them with everyday skills.

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CK Grapevine SPRING 2020.indd 4 06/02/2020 15:13 Cramond Boat Club Many readers will know the Cramond Storage is available for members’ own Boat Club, down by the riverside, very dinghies in our dinghy park and there well – indeed many will be members. are moorings currently available for But for those who would like to know keel boats (size permitting). The main more please read on! restriction for the yachts is a lack of The Club was founded in 1934 and space for additional winter storage. So, the current clubhouse was opened in if you want to bring a boat that can go 1965. You will have spotted that we off for the winter on a trailer, that would are not a yacht club. That doesn’t mean be ideal! that we don’t have any yachts – we More information about the club, the have quite a lot – but we also have events that we organise and how to motor boats, sailing dinghies, kayaks and apply for membership can be found on surfboards. It’s all about getting on the our website: water and having fun. www.cramondboatclub.org.uk Prof Andy Walker at the annual Boat club awards presentation Nor do we stand on ceremony. Or, once the season has started in Jackets and ties are not required, April, just come along one weekend, craned into the water – this year it will although we do object to wet gear in the when there’s a good afternoon tide, and be on Easter Saturday, 11th April. Just bar area! We are also a ‘do it ourselves’ chat to people and watch what’s going follow instructions to keep safe. club. Maintenance of the clubhouse, on. Or you could just come and watch Let’s hope for a good summer the moorings and the club boats is all the fun and games as the yachts are all Andy Walker – Past Commodore down to members. This way we keep the membership subscriptions down to a modest level. We are always keen to encourage new members. We particularly welcome experienced sailors but, at the same time, we like to introduce newcomers onto the water. The club is a recognised RYA Training Centre with fully qualified instructors and we run various courses. Inevitably, we have some limitations. Our dinghy sailing training programmes are very popular with youngsters and adults alike. And the ‘sea monkeys’ programme, for 10 to 15 year olds, is always well subscribed. Whilst we have a good set of club boats, we do have to restrict numbers and often have a waiting list. So sign up early! Our excellent new safety boat ensures we have rescue cover on the water and also provides opportunities for members to undertake power boat training.

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CK Grapevine SPRING 2020.indd 5 06/02/2020 15:13 Fresh Start would like to thank everyone at Cramond Kirk for Amber’s Story all their incredible support throughout 2019. With your help we have raised fantastic funds and highlighted the issues of Amber first became homeless when she was 19, due to family issues she moved out of the family home. Amber stayed on homelessness and the services which Fresh Start provides to friends’ sofas for two months before managing to get a PSL combat this. property. But she didn’t feel secure here, and developed By mid January 2020, we had raised over £17,000 for our anxiety problems. “Cookers for Christmas” appeal 2019. A huge thank you to all Amber’s dad and his younger family, also homeless, had who contributed. encountered Fresh Start – our Hit Squad helped him get keys This money helps to a place of his own the same week. Freshly painted childrens’ provide a brand bedrooms and the Starter Packs we provided, had them moving new cooker for in time for Christmas. those who have When Amber got the news about a council tenancy, her dad experienced was quick to encourage her to contact Fresh Start too. Because homelessness. A of how she felt she had been judged in the past, Amber nearly cooker makes a real didn’t reach out to us. She was nervous about what people difference. would think of her. But when she did, we organised a Hit Fresh Start helped Squad to help her get settled in too. young single Mum, The nerves stayed with her right up until the day she met Hannah, with the volunteer team and started painting. She began to relax several starter packs and ended up having a great day talking to people and hearing about their lives which she found interesting; “If I didn’t have to get her new flat the help with the painting I would still be trying to get things set up. We bought done now. I’m glad I’ve got my house and I’m safe and settled.” her a brand new Life for Amber is only just starting to calm down. Amber says cooker so she could “The past few years have been tough and they’ve set me back.” prepare hot meals Having somewhere secure to call home has allowed her to for her family. Hannah said: think about her future - she plans to start a work experience “Thank you for all the help given. Looking forward to cooking course and is looking at going on to college. Sunday dinner! Thank you Fresh Start!” “Fresh Start really helped - I was struggling with money 2020 is set to be another busy year for us as we begin the when I first moved and had to pay for bills and moving vans so development of our Community Hub in North Edinburgh which receiving the food pack and things like a hoover did the world enables us to expand our services and help more people. We of good.” will continue to update you on our progress helping people Amber has felt able to help others as well - helping a who have experienced the trauma of homelessness settle into neighbour to make his own house a bit more comfortable and their new homes, and feel part of a community again and move will pick him up a paper or pop in for a cup of tea now and then. forward with their lives. Fay Wilson

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CK Grapevine SPRING 2020.indd 6 06/02/2020 15:13 CRAMOND HERITAGE TRUST SEEKS MUSEUM VOLUNTEERS The Cramond Heritage Trust committee and volunteer supporters have been responsible for the creation and development of the exhibition in the Riverside Maltings building, in Cramond Village, since it was opened in 1978. Displays in the exhibition show how Cramond has evolved from Mesolithic times to the present day and work is continuing to build up an extensive archive chronicling the archaeology, history and genealogy of the Cramond community. The Maltings exhibition is open to the public every Saturday and Sunday from 2 pm to 5 pm, from April until The Little September and daily at these times during Gatehouse Gallery the period of the Edinburgh Festival. Since opening the Gallery, we are pleased During opening that nearly six years on we are still helping hours, two people to raise funds for Cramond Kirk. are required to welcome visitors and explain the layout of the exhibition. Believed to be the smallest full-time No in-depth historical knowledge of Cramond is required – the displays gallery in Scotland, the Gallery now features tell the story. in two Edinburgh guide books - ‘Hidden Making the exhibition available for 6 months of the year requires a Walks Edinburgh’ and ‘Secret Edinburgh : large number of people interested and willing to spare an afternoon An Unusual Guide’. volunteering to make this possible. We have had tremendous support We are also very proud to have our lead throughout the years and people really enjoy being “on duty” with artist, Ronald Ryan’s painting ‘Cramond someone they know or being able to meet someone new. Volunteers also Kirk Windy Day’ feature on the cover very much enjoy meeting and chatting to the many visitors from home and of the Cambridge University Press 30th abroad. HOME HELPanniversary reprint ME of The RevisedCARE English We have a large group of volunteers but would like to encourage new Bible New Testament. The original painting people •to becomeCompanionship is currently Services on exhibition at the Gallery and involved. Could this be prints are available. you? Do• you Personal have two or CareWe alsoServices have new stained glass lamps three afternoons to spare and panels on exhibition at the Gallery for over the• period Hospital when the to theHome first time. Care Package exhibition is open? If you Wendy Ryan are interested,• Domestic please Support Gallery Curator contact Isobel Barclay For opening hours and updates on 0131 312 6309. We • Overnight Servicesplease check our website would be delighted to www.thelittlegatehousegallery.com hear from• you.Many more services available DAVIDSON’S MAINS0131 467 4212 ROOFING 07887 846 404 • Slates • Flat Roofs (20 year guarantee) • [email protected] www.homehelpmecare.com • Gutters • Cement Work • PVC Cladding Providing Care andDirect Companionship payments, individual Services service fund and Registered Company No. SC553248 • Cowls Fitted • Chimneys Removed in and around Cramondprivately and funded the surrounding clients accepted. areas SERVICES INCLUDE: 0131 285 8320 YEARLY GUTTER CLEANING WITH FREE ROOF CHECK • Support with personal care • Care respite and dementia support 07581 554 712 • Companionship visits - doing the shopping, [email protected] FREE ESTIMATES getting to appointments, going for coffee www.homehelpmecare.com 0131 336 4542 and enjoying the things you love TESTIMONIALS AVAILABLE [email protected] • Hospital to home care packages UPON REQUEST We accept self funding clients and those funded by Registered with the Care Inspectorate Local authority approved Edinburgh City Council (direct payments and ISFs)

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CK Grapevine SPRING 2020.indd 7 06/02/2020 15:13 TOMATOES FOR CHRISTIAN AID 2020 2019 was a good year for growing tomatoes. The hot spell in July and again in September brought late ripening and some of us were still harvesting into late October. A goodly sum of £174 was raised for Christian Aid from pre-ordered tomato plant sales together with tomato and other donated plants at the Fair in Cramond Kirk Hall on 12 May - we only just met demand! Our very satisfied customer from Newhaven told me:- “The tomato crop was excellent - one of the best ever. We did so well that I regularly supplied tomatoes to our church café during the season. And it was not just quantity but quality. Customers thought that they were much tastier than Cramond Walkers shop products. We are just coming to the end now. I supplied March - May 2020 the church on Thursday but warned that it was probably the Please contact Fiona Black at last. Many thanks indeed for supplying such good plants. I [email protected] and details of each walk hope your other growers were equally pleased.” online in “Whats on” at www.cramondkirk.org.uk Now is the time to plan for the 2020 season. Supplies of award-winning “Ailsa Craig”, “Cherry”, “Gardener’s Delight” Thu 5 Mar: Clackmannan Towers 6 km / 4 miles and other varieties will be available, complete with growing- and Dollar Glen 3 km /2 miles on instructions in time for Christian Aid Fair in the Kirk Hall Moderately easy on Sunday, 10 May. (Pre-orders will usually be delivered prior Sat 14th Mar: Methven Castle and Almondbank to the Fair.) 10.5 km / 6.5 miles Easy Plants can be grown in large pots or Gro-Bags in Wed 25th Mar: Lanark’s Three Valleys greenhouses, conservatories, porches or on windowsills as 13 km / 8 miles Moderate well as outside in well-sheltered positions. Over the past 30 Sat 4th April: Muckhart and Rumbling Bridge years over £4,000 has been raised for Christian Aid in this 11 km / 6.5 miles Moderately Easy way. Easy to grow, especially for beginners or for the more experienced gardener, the sight, scent and taste of ripe Thu 16th April: Craigiehall and Craigie Farm red (and occasionally yellow) tomatoes, just ready to pick, 11 km / 6.5 miles Moderately Easy provides a welcome change from the pre-packaged variety Tue 21st April: Falkland and East Lomond which may have travelled thousands of miles by air to the 10 km / 6.5 miles 500m ascent supermarket. Moderately hard Ensure your supplies now, priced at £1 per plant, by Wed 6th May: Pentlands - Kips and Scald Law contacting Michael Dick on 281 7981 (or Crichton Mouat on 12 km / 7 miles 500m ascent 334 6583). You too could be enjoying freshly-picked tomatoes Moderately hard this summer, in addition to being kind to the environment and supporting Christian Aid. But do hurry to place your order as supplies are limited, and are of course subject to the weather!

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