JUNIPER GREEN & BABERTON MAINS COMMUNITY COUNCIL 12 FEBRUARY 2021 NEWSLETTER NHS information on Coronavirus vaccine: https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy- living/immunisation/vaccines/coronavirus-covid-19-vaccine Please sign this new, city-wide petition to stop Edinburgh Council making dangerous road changes, extreme road closures, poorly designed cycle lanes and greatly reduced parking permanent www.change.org/StopSpacesForPeoplePermanent Download the Protect Scotland app here: https://protect.scot/ Information on getting the flu vaccine: https://www.nhsinform.scot/flu#how-to-get-the-flu-vaccine-in- your-area Scottish Govt route through and out of the crisis: protection level 4 update https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-protection-levels/pages/protection-level-4/ Pentlands Book Festival is over. Videos are available here: http://scotprompt.xara.hosting/PBF%20Video/ 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/default.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/ Coronavirus Job Retention 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/ 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: Balerno Inn/Pentland Pies; Bocca Bona; Corner Café; Dial-a-Ride transport for vaccine; Grey Horse Inn. 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. Download the Protect Scotland app: https://protect.scot/ MASKS ARE MANDATORY IN SHOPS. • Al Borgo and Pentland Fry, JG: Al Borgo open Thu-Sun 4.30-9pm for takeaway. Order via [email protected] or call 0131 442 2715. Pentland Fry 4-30-10pm Mon-Sun, call 0131 453 3643. https://www.facebook.com/alborgos/ • 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 13 Feb, 9am-1pm https://www.facebook.com/balernofarmersmarket/ • Balerno Fry: open for free deliveries 7 days/wk 4-10.30pm 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: closed but Pentland Pies operating: https://pentlandpies.co.uk/ https://www.balernoinn.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/thebalernoinn 0131 202 3220 • Balerno Post Office: Closed: (normal hours 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-2pm 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 £29.99 or over. https://bellissimovino.co.uk/ Call 07709 312705 or email [email protected] • Blossom Tree Café, Currie: open for collection or delivery only. Call 0131 241 8302 https://www.facebook.com/blosssomtreecafe/ • Bocca Bona, Balerno: open for collection or delivery Mon-Sun 4-9.30pm (Fri/Sat to 10.30pm) call 0131 378 5888 https://boccabona.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Boccabona/ [email protected] • 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 for takeaway Fri-Sat 5-8pm 0131 466 8761 https://www.facebook.com/carlylesbarandkitchen/ https://www.carlylesbarandkitchen.com/ • CBJG Virtual High Street: Serves Currie, Balerno, Juniper Green and nearby. With a ‘Virtual High Street’, local businesses can promote products & services, share offers and connect directly with those keen to shop locally and support them. https://www.facebook.com/groups/cbjgvirtualhighstreet/ • Cedar Cottage butchers: will deliver this area Saturdays https://www.facebook.com/cedarcoos • Charles Stamper (fruit and veg): home delivery, plus