JUNIPER GREEN & BABERTON MAINS COMMUNITY COUNCIL 14 SEPTEMBER 2020 NEWSLETTER
JGBMCC will hold its regular monthly meeting by conference call on Wednesday 23 September at 7.30pm. If you wish to join this meeting call please email [email protected]
Download the Protect Scotland app here: https://protect.scot/
Scottish Govt route through and out of the crisis: PHASE 3 update: coverings are mandatory in shops and moving around indoors in hospitality venues and secondary schools. Latest updates: https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-phase-3-scotlands-route-map-update-10th- september-2020/
If you need to replace your bus pass: https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/public-transport/get-replace-nec/1
Assist with research for coronavirus vaccine: https://www.bepartofresearch.nihr.ac.uk/vaccine-studies/
NHS Lothian is beginning the first steps towards remobilisation of staff and services. Some priority clinics, appointments and diagnostic tests will be gradually resumed. https://news.nhslothian.scot/Pages/20200630_TheRecoveryBeginsNHSLothiansfirststepsinthejourneytowa rdsanew-normal.aspx
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 Shop local to support the shops that supported you through lockdown. 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: 45 restarted full service but not serving Hermiston Park&Ride or Heriot Watt Research Park; Al Borgo re-opened; Flu vac appointments; Protect Scotland app; Edinburgh Libraries; St Cuthbert’s Church; Flu vac as drive-through (see your practice webpage) or at Lloyds pharmacies and info to follow at Lindsay and Gilmour Currie. Other changes in bold below.
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/ • https://www.tartanspoon.co.uk/home
All major supermarket chains are offering enhanced home delivery services. Check their websites.
Please also review the government guidance at the top of this newsletter as we go through Phase 3. Download the Protect Scotland app: https://protect.scot/
MASKS ARE MANDATORY IN SHOPS AND MOVING AROUND IN HOSPITALITY VENUES • Al Borgo and Pentland Fry, JG: Al Borgo re-opened, Thu-Sun from 5.30pm. Also pasta carryouts available. 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. https://www.aldi.co.uk/covid19 • Allingham Solicitors, Colinton: contact via website or 0131 447 9341 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 24/7. 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-8pm 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 Farmers’ Market: Sat 10 Oct, 9am-1pm https://www.facebook.com/balernofarmersmarket/ • 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 Inn: Keep Eating Out to Help Out Mon-Fri 12-5.30pm. open daily 11am-11pm. Book online https://www.balernoinn.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/thebalernoinn call 0131 202 3220 • Balerno Post Office: open Mon/Wed 10am-5pm, Tue/Thu 10am-12.30pm 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/ • Bellissimo Vino: free delivery on orders of £49.99 or over. https://bellissimovino.co.uk/ Call 07709 312705 or email [email protected] • Blossom Tree Café, Currie: open for sit-in or takeaway 10am-4pm 7 days/week. 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 • Boots: open. https://www.boots.com/StoreLookupView • C&B News latest issue: http://candbnews.com/current-issue/ • Capital Wholesalers: fresh produce delivered Mondays https://www.capitalwholesalers.com/ • Carlyle’s, Balerno: open outside seating or for takeaway. Thu-Sun 10am-8.30pm 0131 466 8761 https://www.facebook.com/carlylesbarandkitchen/ 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: open https://www.facebook.com/Charles-A-Strachan-Ltd-Electrical- Contractor-416391005816183 Call 07715 551416 or 07710 547107 • Colinton Arts: open Tue-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm, Sat 10-4. Framing by appointment. Call 0131 441 6818 or book online www.colinton-arts.com • 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 Dentist: emergencies only with a phased return to normal care. Call 0131 441 2999, email: [email protected] https://www.colintondental.co.uk/ • Colinton Inn: Open indoor and outdoor seating. https://www.facebook.com/colintoninn/ call to book 0131 441 5821 • Colinton Library: closed. https://www.facebook.com/colintonlibrary/ 0131 529 5603 • Colinton Opticians: open for routine care and emergency appointments, call 0131 441 5441 http://www.opex.org.uk/ • Colinton Parish Church: open for Sunday worship. Must book. Services online http://www.colinton- parish.com/ E-mail: [email protected] • Colinton Pharmacy: open Mon-Fri 9am-1pm and 2-5.45pm, Sat 9-1. Normal delivery service. Collect your prescription if fit and able. If not possible, contact the Local Assistance Centre, who can organise for a driver to collect and deliver it. 0131 200 2388 or [email protected] http://colintonpharmacy.co.uk/ or https://www.facebook.com/Colinton-Village-Pharmacy- 110394250600663/ • Colinton Post Office: Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm Sat 9-5. Laundry and dry cleaning service restarted. 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: Flu vac info see website https://colintonsurgery.co.uk/info.aspx?p=14 Open 8am- 6pm Mon-Fri for all essential primary care problems but everyone is screened by telephone. Appointments until 6.30pm Mon and from 7:30am Wed (pre booked appointments only). If you have symptoms of coronavirus dial 111 for NHS Lothian COVID Hub. For general information about coronavirus call 0800 028 2816. For any other health queries phone 0131 441 4555 as usual. See website for repeat prescriptions https://colintonsurgery.co.uk/ • Contini: deliveries Wed-Sat, min £30 + £5 delivery. Call 0131 225 1550 or https://shop.contini.com/collections/contini-at-home • Corner Café, Currie: open for sit-in or takeaway. 10am-3pm. https://www.facebook.com/cornercafecurrie/ 0131 449 3153 • Council waste collection: https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/bins-recycling/garden-waste/1 Recycling centres open, appointment needed https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/bookrecycling https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/bin-collection-days/delays-rubbish-recycling-collections • Cross Kitchen, Currie: open Wed-Mon, 4-10pm. 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: PO closed. Now The Gift Stop. Open 9am-2pm Mon-Wed & Fri, Sat 9am-1pm https://www.facebook.com/thegiftstopcurrie/ 0131 449 2364 • 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 Tue-Sun 5-9pm. Indoor and outdoor seating. Takeaway on a limited basis. Must book table or takeaway. Call 0131 441 7427 from 2.30pm https://www.facebook.com/dantesrestaurant/ https://www.dantesrestaurant.co.uk/ • Dial-a-Ride: Back to full service as well as hospital and emergency journeys, a maximum of 2 passengers or 4 from same household. Also delivering food parcels for those unable 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/ https://www.facebook.com/handicabs.org.uk/ • Drinkly: alcohol deliveries from local stores https://www.drinkly.co.uk/ • Edinburgh Libraries phased reopening from 13 Oct: https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/coronavirus- 4/libraries-community-centres • Edinburgh Lockdown Economy: list of 800 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/ • First Bus: Service 63 https://www.firstgroup.com/south-east-and-central-scotland/plan- journey/timetables/?source_id=3 • 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 • The Gift Stop, Currie: open 9am-2pm Mon-Wed & Fri. Sat 9am-1pm https://www.facebook.com/thegiftstopcurrie/ call 0131 449 2364 • Gowan’s fish van: 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 Tue-Thu 12-10pm, Fri-Sat 12-11pm, Sun 1-10pm. (bar lunches and restaurant 5-9pm daily). Indoor and outdoor seating and takeaway. Beer garden open. Booking essential. Call 0131 449 2888. https://www.facebook.com/greyhorsebalerno/ http://greyhorsebalerno.com/ • Hadeel: shop re-opened. 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 Tue. Delivery charge £1.20. 0131 557 4892 https://www.facebook.com/jvalleyedin/ https://jordan-valley-wholefoods.myshopify.com/ • Juniper Flowers, JG: open 10am-2pm Mon/Wed/Sat, 10am-4pm Tue/Thu/Sat. For deliveries/ collections call 0131 629 3258 https://www.juniperflowers.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/juniperflowers553/ • Juniper Green Dental Care: Open for emergency treatment only. 9am-4.30pm 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/ Autumn coaching programme open. Sign up here: https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/JuniperGreenTennisClub/ • Juniper Green Village Hall: open for playgroup only https://www.facebook.com/groups/851458118321780/ • Kinleith Mill, JG: Open indoor and outdoor seating. Thu-Sat 12-11pm, Sun-Wed 12-9pm (kitchen closes 8pm). Must book at https://www.kinleithmill.com/ or 0131 453 3214 https://www.facebook.com/kinleithmill/ • Konect latest issue: https://www.konect.scot/ • Leith Walk discounted voucher: https://www.itison.com/Edinburgh/deals/xxx--56b43ff0-9127-472e- 8dc9-610d29c84ae2 • Lidl Wester Hailes: open 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 Mon-Fri 8.30am-6pm, Sat 9am-5.30pm. Free prescription delivery service https://www.facebook.com/LindsayGilmourPharmacy/ 0131 449 2707 https://lindsayandgilmour.co.uk/ . Also telephone and video consultations. Flu clinic to be offered – details to follow. • Lindsay and Gilmour, Juniper Green: Open Mon-Fri 9am-1pm then 2-5.30pm, Sat 9am-1pm Free prescription delivery service https://www.facebook.com/LindsayGilmourPharmacy/ 0131 453 3130 https://lindsayandgilmour.co.uk/ Also telephone and video consultations. Flu clinic to be offered at Currie Branch – details to follow. • Lloyd’s Pharmacy, Currie: open Mon-Fri 8.45am-5.45pm, Sat 9am-12.30pm. Book flu vac https://lloydspharmacy.com/pages/flu-vaccination 0131 449 3417 https://www.lloydspharmacy.com/ • Lloyd’s Pharmacy, Wester Hailes: open Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9-5.30pm Book flu vac https://lloydspharmacy.com/pages/flu-vaccination call 0131 442 3118 https://www.lloydspharmacy.com/ • Lothian Buses: travel only if essential. Face covering mandatory. 45 restarted full service but not serving Hermiston Park&Ride or Heriot Watt Research Park. Other timetable changes from 13 Sep https://www.facebook.com/lothianbuses/ 0131 554 4494 https://www.lothianbuses.com/news/2020/09/service-change-13-september-2020/ • Lyndsay Brown Optician: open for routine eye examinations as well as emergency/essential eyecare. Call 0131 229 8043 Mon-Fri 9am-1pm, 2pm-5pm. Tel: https://lyndsaybrownoptician.com/ • Malleny Gardens: re-opened along with other NTS gardens and the Botanics. https://www.nts.org.uk/stories/gardens-and-grounds-get-ready-for-visitors-again • Margaret Best, Optometrist, JG: Open for comprehensive routine and essential eyecare. Call 0131 458 5888. https://www.facebook.com/MargaretBestOptometrist/ http://margaretbestoptometrist.com/ • McGill’s Butcher & Baker, Currie: open. 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: Open for takeaway or outdoor seating 9.30am-2pm Tue-Fri. 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). Public access defibrillator installed. https://www.facebook.com/mollys.coffee.cake.classes/ • Morrisons, Hunter’s Tryst: open 6-7am for NHS, 7am-10pm Mon-Sat, 8am-7pm Sun 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. Open 10am-5.30pm Mon-Sat. Email [email protected] Will deliver. https://www.oneworldshop.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/OneWorldShop/ • Osteria Del Sapori, Colinton: open. book via [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/osteriadeisapori2020/ or call 0131 629 2962 • Owen Gibb, Colinton: plumbing, heating. Call 0131 441 7999 or 07738 006 781; email [email protected]. https://owengibbandsons.co.uk/ • Patsy’s/Downes fruit & veg, Colinton: Mon-Sat 9am-1pm, Mon-Fri 2-5pm, Sat 2-3pm • Peden & Pringle Kitchens, Colinton: Closed. Operating from home. Email [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/pedenandpringleltd/ http://www.pedenandpringle.com/ • Pentland Fry: open for takeaway, or home delivery service available 4.30-10pm. 0131 453 3643 https://www.facebook.com/alborgos/ • Pentland Medical Centre: Flu vac info see website https://pentlandsmc.co.uk/. Do not attend the surgery without appointment 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 • 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: Open indoor and outdoor seating. Booking essential: on Facebook or Instagram or email [email protected], or call 0131 458 5395 11am-3pm 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). Coffee shop open https://www.facebook.com/riccartongardencentre/ 0131 449 4004 • Riccarton Inn, Currie: Open indoor and outdoor seating. Mon-Thu 11am-11pm; Fri-Sat 11am- 12midnight; Sun 12.30-11pm for food, drink and takeaway. Kitchen closes 9pm. Must make booking at http://www.riccartoninn.co.uk/ or call 0131 449 2230 or email [email protected] or via Facebook 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 6am to 10pm daily. Closes between approx. 8am- 9am for deliveries. Has ATM • Sainsburys, Longstone: open Mon-Sat 7am-10pm, Sun 8am-10pm. 8-9am Mon, Wed, Fri prioritised for elderly, disabled, vulnerable and carers, who also get priority delivery slots. NHS and Social Care ID prioritised Mon-Sat 7.30-8am. Over 70 or extremely vulnerable get priority home delivery slots by calling 0800 953 4988. 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, Colinton: Open indoor and outdoor seating. Phone 0131 441 2783 or use website for reservation https://www.facebook.com/thespylawbar/ https://tableagent.com/edinburgh/the- spylaw/table-search/ • St Cuthbert’s Church, Colinton: Open for services Wed + Sun 10.30am. Must book: 07305 911986 Mon–Wed 10am-1pm, or [email protected]. Sunday Service on YouTube, link via https://stcuthbertscolinton.org.uk/ To contact the Rector call 0131 441 7580. • 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/ • Sykes Electrical Contractors, Colinton. Open. Call 0800 9530356 or 0131 477 7447. http://www.dsykeselectrical.co.uk/ • Tanners, JG: open Mon-Tue 12-8pm; Wed 12-9pm; Thu 12-10pm; Fri-Sat 12-11pm; Sun 12-9pm. Food available Sun-Thu 12-7pm, Fri/Sat 12-8pm. Booking essential. Call 0131 453 3152, email [email protected]. https://tannersbar.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/160218014011214/ • Tesco Colinton Mains: open 7am-11pm Mon-Sat, 8am-8pm Sun. 9-10am on Wed and Sun priority for elderly and most vulnerable. NHS and emergency services priority entry any time. https://www.tesco.com/ https://www.tesco.com/store-locator/uk/?bid=2461 • Thistle Vets, Wester Hailes: open for pets needing urgent treatment. Call first 0131 453 6699 Mon-Fri 8.45am-6.30pm, Sat 9am-1pm. Alternate Sundays 10am-1pm http://www.thistlevets.co.uk/our_practice/clovenstone/ • 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: open by appointment. 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.
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GOVERNMENT GUIDANCE: Download the Protect Scotland app: https://protect.scot/ Phase 3 latest: https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-phase-3-scotlands-route-map- update-10th-september-2020/
ONLINE RESOURCES. Added/changed this week: Pentlands Book Festival; updated theatre; Art Walk Porty; Lyceum livestream; Wigtown Book Festival; Glasgow Mela; Edinburgh, Glasgow, Historic Scotland Doors Open Days;; Reading is Magic Festival; Reading Teachers = Reading Pupils; Take One Action Film Festival; City Art Centre; NPR Concerts; Scottish Chamber Orchestra; Scottish International Storytelling Festival; Comedy at the Covid; London Jazz Festival; Wigmore Hall; Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival; New Yorker Festival; Capital Theatres Crowdfunder.
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 • Blackwells children’s writing competition: https://pages.hachette.co.uk/piers-torday-writing- competition/ • Book Trust quizzes: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/have-some-fun/quizzes • Bookzilla: for S1-S3: https://www.scottishbooktrust.com/reading-and-stories/bookzilla • 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 • Grace Notes Scotland: videos to sing along with, for younger children https://www.facebook.com/GraceNotesScotland/videos/688519658402843/ • 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/ • Reading Is Magic Festival 27 Sep-2Oct: https://www.readingismagicfestival.com/ • Reading Teachers = Reading Pupils: https://www.bradfordlitfest.co.uk/reading-teachers-reading- pupils/ • Ritmico Music, Edinburgh: free music lessons: http://www.ritmicomusic.co.uk/ • Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival: https://www.mhfestival.com/2020 • Summer Reading Challenge: https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/SummerReadingChallengeUK/ • 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/about-the-hall/royal-albert-home/ • ART UK: 216,000 artworks from 3200 venues across the UK: https://artuk.org/ • Arts Society Connected: free online lectures, film screenings and live Q&As by authors https://www.connected.theartssociety.org/ • Art Walk Porty: https://www.artwalkporty.co.uk/ • Bavarian State Opera: https://www.staatsoper.de/en/staatsopertv.html • Berliner Philharmoniker free concerts: https://www.digitalconcerthall.com/en/home • BBC Culture in Quarantine: https://www.bbc.co.uk/arts • BBC Proms from 19 July: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/47g63DhcdBqj9wZYCzNhZD4/whats-on-listen-watch • 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 • Capital Theatres Crowdfunder: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/capital-theatres-edinburgh- saveourtheatres • Edinburgh Art Festival live: https://www.edinburghartfestival.com/ • Edinburgh City Art Centre at 40: https://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/city-art-centre-40 • Edinburgh Doors Open Days online 26-27 Sep: http://www.cockburnassociation.org.uk/edinburgh- doors-open-day/ • Edinburgh Fringe Just Festival: https://just-festival.org/just-festival-2020-event-list/ • Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society: https://www.edfringe.com/ • Edinburgh Festival: My Light Shines on: https://www.youtube.com/c/edinburghintfestival/videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB26VxNjsriaIu8G9UU3PG-0HvOLx-6M8 • Edinburgh Free Fringe Festival: https://www.freefestival.co.uk/ • Edinburgh Film Festival: drive-in movies https://www.edinburghdrivein.co.uk/ • Estate all’Italiana Festival: theatre, dance, and music across Italy: http://www.italiafestival.tv/en/ • Fringe of Colour: https://www.fringeofcolour.co.uk/our-shows • Gilded Balloon: https://gildedballoon.co.uk/ • Glasgow Doors Open Days online 14-20 Sep: https://www.glasgowdoorsopendays.org.uk/new • Glasgow Mela 20-30 Sep: www.glasgowmela.com • The Globe: free Shakespeare: https://www.youtube.com/user/ShakespearesGlobe • Historic Scotland: Doors Open Days 10-24 Sep https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a- place/whats-on/. https://www.historicenvironment.scot/reopening • How the Light Gets In: https://howthelightgetsin.org/global • Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival 20-30 Nov: https://hcmf.co.uk/ • Islay Book Festival 27-30 Aug: https://www.islaybookfestival.co.uk/ • London Symphony Orchestra: free concerts https://lso.co.uk/whats-on/2019-20- season/alwaysplaying.html • Lyceum Theatre live stream: https://lyceum.org.uk/whats-on/romantics-anonymous-livestream https://lyceum.org.uk/whats-on/production/daniel-kitson-dot-dot-dot • 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 of Scotland re-opening. Booking essential.: https://www.nationalgalleries.org/ and https://www.facebook.com/pg/nationalgalleries/videos/ • National Library of Scotland: reading room open. Booking required https://www.nls.uk/reopening resources: https://www.nls.uk/digital-resources • National Museums Scotland: open. Booking required. https://www.nms.ac.uk/ 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/ • Pentlands Book Festival Community Writing Project: http://www.pentlandsbookfestival.org/ • Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: https://www.rcs.ac.uk/rcsathome/ • Royal Opera House: free opera and ballet: https://www.roh.org.uk/ https://www.youtube.com/user/RoyalOperaHouse • Royal Shakespeare Company free plays and learning zone https://www.rsc.org.uk/at-home-with- shakespeare • Royal Society of Edinburgh: summer events programme 7-30 Aug https://www.rse-curious.com/ • 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 • Scottish Chamber Orchestra new season: https://www.sco.org.uk/whats-on/1831-season-opener-the- quilter-cheviot-benedetti-concert • Take One Action, socially impactful documentaries: https://www.takeoneaction.org.uk/2020/04/stay- home-watch-together/ • Tamfest, Ayrshire’s Tam o’Shanter Festival: https://tamfest.co.uk/ • Traverse Theatre online year-round: https://www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/traverse-festival https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ny5BudNoPIU&list=PLoGlS7Skuvw1kltwjQsDVeS_-mwnKhLtM • Updated theatre: https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2020/mar/17/hottest-front-room-seats-the- best-theatre-and-dance-to-watch-online • Vienna State Opera free performances: https://www.wiener-staatsoper.at/en/staatsoper/the-opera- house/ • Wigmore Hall Autumn series: https://wigmore-hall.org.uk/watch-listen/watch-listen • 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/ • 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: https://www.edbookfest.co.uk/the-festival/events • 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/ • Islay Book Festival, 27-30 Aug: https://www.islaybookfestival.co.uk/programme/ • 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/ • New Yorker Festival 5-11 Oct: https://festival.newyorker.com/ • Open Book Unbound: podcasts, poetry, reading groups: https://openbookreading.com/unbound/ • Scottish International Storytelling Festival 17-31 Oct: https://www.sisf.org.uk/news/ • Scottish Poetry Library: https://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/learning/ • Stratford Literary Festival: https://www.stratfordliteraryfestival.co.uk/article/slf-goes-virtual • Take One Action Film Festival, 16-27 Sep: https://www.takeoneaction.org.uk/ • UNESCO World Digital Library: https://www.wdl.org/en/ • Waterstones, interviews with authors: https://www.youtube.com/user/Waterstonescom/ • Wigtown Book Festival 24 Sep - 4 Oct: https://www.wigtownbookfestival.com/programme/ • Yorkshire Festival of Story: https://yorkshirefestivalofstory.com/ • 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 • NPR concerts; https://www.youtube.com/user/nprmusic • London Jazz Festival 13-22 Nov: https://efglondonjazzfestival.org.uk/ • Lollapalooza: https://www.youtube.com/user/lollapalooza • 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 at the Covid: https://www.comedyatthecovid.co.uk/ • 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/