The Meadows
Directory
July 2018
Issue 94
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this month
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Leigh McCarney
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The Meadows Directory is your
free bi-monthly magazine with
local events, information and
advertising… distributed to 3000
homes, flats and businesses in
Grange, Marchmont and Newington
areas. Copies can be picked
up at Newington Library, Warrender
Leisure and read online!
Welcome back to the July Meadows Directory Magazine…
to balmy summer sunshine, festival fun… football and fizz
on the meadows…
The Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival is celebrating it’s 40th
anniversary and is back this July. If you are a beginner at Jazz,
Fiona Alexander, Festival organiser, gives her easy listening
picks for you. See p2, p12... Davina & the Vagabonds,
Bratislava Hot Serenaders, Rumba de Bodas are a few to try.
Need some marketing ideas for your business? Then read the
article by Michelle Brown of Michelle Brown PR, with advice
on the 9Ps for effective Marketing Strategy (p22).
Head down to the charcuterie restaurant/bar on the meadows,
Clark and Lake...for a shared platter of cheese and meats... and
wine. They are 2 years old this month (p23).
Chef Nichola Pearce’s fantastic dukkha recipe with a blend of
spices, nuts and mint... is great to put on just about anything
from your eggs in the morning... to fish or vegetables (p16-17).
And to get the summer look for your hols or staycation… Judith
Campbell of Rosypenguin gives her top tips for the season
trends - hot tropics, brighton beach, global traveller. Visit her
shop on Morningside Road (p8).
Happy reading… see you next in October! Look out for The
Bruntsfield Links magazine in September!
Leigh
Features
8 Fashion with Rosypenguin
12 Jazz and Blues Festival: top picks
16-17 Dukkah recipe
22 9 Ps to help create an effective
Marketing Strategy
28-29 Community Pages
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Available to teach both children and adults.
Accredited Stringbabies teacher for
children aged 4 to 6 years
Happy to prepare pupils for exams or to
teach for enjoyment
sheenafergusonviolin.wordpress.com
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ESTABLISHED 1890
SCOTT & BROWN
STONE MASONRY SPECIALISTS AND GENERAL BUILDERS
Stone Conservation - Stone Replacement – Stone Carving
Specialised Mortar Repairs – Stone Chimneys Rebuilt
Boundary Walls – lime mortar – pointing of Stonework
Office & Yard:-
4 South Gray Street, Edinburgh EH9 1TB.
Tel: 667 3936
E-mail: contracts@scottandbrown.com
Www.scottandbrown.com
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Fashion
READY.
SET.
SUMMER.
We have everything you need at rosypenguin to get you ready for the summer days ahead.
There’s no need to shy away from the summer styles, we should don our loveliest of things, get
those bikinis on and wobble those wobbly bits proudly! Whether you are having a beach holiday,
city break or a staycation, here are some top tips to nail the summer trends this season.
Hot tropics
Everything has gone bright with clashing print and tropical
motifs. Fabulous. Think club Tropicana. Think palm prints,
jewel colours and big accessories.
we love Saint Tropez’s bold print kimono £69 paired with
inwear’s white button down skirt £45.
Essentials are our Nali plam leaf earrings £15, our tropical
Byeloise bobble bands from £4.90
Brighton Beach
To get this staycation look, go for Spots or stripes in deckchair
colours, slogan tees, bright vests and printed scarfs.
Pair with metallic accessories and footware and you have
this look nailed. Boom!
We love cara’s silver sandals £85.
For sunny days try our French connection white jeans £69,
apostcardfrombrighton pink vest £30 and one of our becksondergaard
cotton scarves from £25.
Global Traveller
To get this look think globe trotter, eccelectic mix of fabrics
and add as much beads, fringing, and tassels as you
can handle! We love our tiger feet espadrills £65, our
beaded ombre scarf £49, cool nali shades £32.50 and paperchain
beads from £22.
For instant cool try Numph’s leaf print kimono £55 over
your swim suit or pair with vest and favourite jeans.
As easy as that.
Pop into rosypenguin anytime we would love to see you or you can book a free personal styling
appointment with me Judith. The pups, Zita and Panda would love to see you too!
Judith Campbell, Rosypenguin, 406 Morningside Road Edinburgh EH10 5HY
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ROOMS FROM £1000 PER WEEK
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music
Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival
New to Jazz... these are the top picks
from Fiona Alexander, Festival Producer, for easy listening...
Davina & the Vagabonds
barrelhouse piano and soulful vocals
– she’s been compared to Etta
James, Fat Domino and Amy
Whitehouse . Festival Theatre on
Thurs 19th and Fri 20th
Scottish National Jazz Orchestra
play Peter and The Wolf
“This is the story aboot me, me and the Wolf”
So begins Tommy Smith’s Scottish jazz version
of Prokofiev's classic Peter and the Wolf. Actor
Tam Dean Burn narrates new text, especially
adapted by former Makar Liz Lochhead. Perfect
for children of all ages who will enjoy
this fun-filled, hour-long animal story set to
music! Festival Theatre on Sat 14th
Jazz & Blues Festival 40th Anniversary Galas
an opportunity to hear a whole host of performers
on the same bill. Assembly Hall on
Friday 13th (jazz) and Fri 20th (blues)
Bratislava Hot Serenaders
This simply sensational 21-piece band
plays vintage swing and hot jazz and
dance music from the 20s and 30s
with extraordinary authenticity and
pizazz. Festival Theatre on Wed 17th
Rumba de Bodas
these Italian troubadours have a
mission to party. Their high-octane
carnival jazz mix of latin grooves,
Balkan festive music, swing, ska, reggae,
and whatever else takes their
fancy is 100% guaranteed to get audiences
moving. In residence for the 10
days of the Festival
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L E T D U K K A H S P I C E S P U T A S P R I N G I N Y O U R S T E P
Dukkah Recipe
Ingredients
(organic if possible)
“Think of dukkah as
your new salt and
pepper and it will
soon become your
pantry’s best friend”
¼ cup hazelnuts toasted
2 tbsp pistachios toasted
2 tbsp cashews toasted
1 tbsp cumin seeds toasted
3 tbsp coriander seeds toasted
3 tbsp sesame seeds toasted
1 tbsp fennel seeds toasted
1 tsp salt
½ tsp dried mint
Pinch red pepper flakes
Place all your ingredients into your food processor and combine until a course spice
mix forms. Store in a jar for two weeks.
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Summer is when your soul is in bloom. I’m sure we all feel it in our body – the warmth,
the renewal and the strength inside us. Just as nature is waking up, Summer is the time
to eat fresh, fragrant flavours to kick start your senses.
Whereas winter is the season for hearty, warming stews and earthy root vegetables,
Summer demands zingy, vibrant flavours to rejuvenate your taste buds.
That’s why at this time of year, I love the full flavoured spiciness of Dukkah, an Egyptian
nut and spice mix. It keeps in an airtight jar for a couple of weeks and you can use
it as a complement to almost anything.
“I love it sprinkled on top of eggs in the morning, mixed into
yogurt as a dip with warmed pita bread for lunch, or as a crisp and
tasty crust on fish, such as Halibut, for dinner. It’s also delicious sprinkled
over grilled broccoli, avocado and sourdough - the list is endless.”
Think of it as your new salt and pepper and it will soon become your pantry’s best
friend.
These spices not only taste great but are also invigorating for your health. Coriander,
cumin and fennel seeds support digestion, aid insomnia and with high sources of iron,
they’re a boost to your immune system.
Pistachios, cashews and hazelnuts are super rich in vitamins and minerals as well as a
great source of protein.
What more could you want for a healthy, clean mind, body and soul?
Drop me a line at www.nicholapearce.com and let me know your favourite Dukkah
combination - I’d love to hear from you.
Nichola Pearce, Nicholapearce.com
Personal chef for mind body soul
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The Meadows Pottery
Distinctive craftsmanship and quality for over 25 years
Potters Junko Shibe and Paul Tebble
produce contemporary ceramics and
traditional pottery using the highest
quality stoneware and porcelain.
Visit us for beautiful handmade gifts!
Plenty under £20. For example - Wee Cups
just £6 each, Bowls from £16, Mugs from £12
Our colourful shop is packed with a great
range of wares, all made on the premises by
us on the potter’s wheel.
Aside from our lovely Mugs, Bowls, Jugs,
Dishes, Vases you will find great Teapots,
Colanders/Berry bowls, Garlic Pots, Butter
Dishes and Salt Crocks, as well as tiny pots,
boxes and special display pieces.
Please enquire about
Gift Vouchers
11a Summerhall Place, Edinburgh, EH9 1QE (at the top of Causewayside)
Opening hours:
Mon - Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm
Tel: 0131 662 4064
www.themeadowspottery.com
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Cramond Residence, Edinburgh’s newest care
home, will open its doors later this summer and
provide the finest care for older people, including
nursing, respite and dementia care.
The much-anticipated care home, located in the
tranquil village of Cramond, is designed to promote
small community living. It comprises of
nine distinct houses, each with eight or nine
generous en-suite bedrooms, as well as a selection
of shared lounges, dining areas and activity
spaces, creating a real home-from-home feel.
Outside, beautiful gardens provide a peaceful
place to walk, sit, and relax, while the top-floor
terrace features spectacular views across Cramond
to the Firth of Forth. Exclusive, deluxe
rooms with patio doors leading onto a private
garden or balcony are also available.
The interior of Cramond Residence reflects
areas across Edinburgh through the mix of materials,
colour, art and objects used in the design.
Creating and cherishing memories is also
an important part of the care we provide and
picking up on historical themes of the city gives
a sense of nostalgia.
Lovers of the outdoors will enjoy the quirky,
pheasant wallpaper in Braid Hills House, reflecting
the area’s wildlife, and admirers of the arts
will appreciate the gold frames and navy walls
of Belford House – a nod to the National Gallery
of Modern Art.
Further tributes are found throughout, with
bread tin accessories reflecting the old bakers
and millers of Dean Village and even a tribute to
Greyfriars Bobby in the colour palette of
Greyfriars House.
Our positive approach to care promotes independence
and care plans are bespoke and suited
to individual needs. Residents are supported
to live fulfilling lives and our exclusive partnership
with physiotherapy provider, Balanced
Edinburgh, offers a range of optional complementary
therapies.
Life at Cramond Residence is designed to offer
something to suit everyone. From art classes to
being pampered in the salon, or watching a film
in the private cinema, the care home is a truly
special place to live.
It is managed exclusively by Walker Healthcare,
which has over 20 years’ experience leading
successful healthcare partnerships and operational
management of well-respected care
homes.
With our opening date now fast approaching,
we welcome you to come along to our Information
Suite to view a sample ensuite bedroom
and lounge and note your interest. Visit 49 Cramond
Road North, Edinburgh, EH4 6NQ or contact
Dorothy Brown on 07971992843 to book a
private appointment.
Sports enthusiasts will be at home in Ravelston
House, where golfing hats displayed on hat
stands and check curtains pay homage to the
classic attire worn at Ravelston Golf Club.
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Local
News
The Rolling Hills Chorus
based in Clermiston, is the foremost
male voice a'cappella chorus in Scotland.
Our members all come from
within and around the Edinburgh
area. We are looking to expand the
chorus from the current 40 plus
members to nearer 100.
The website is rollinghills.org.uk
Alternatively please contact
David Mckerrow on 07836222422
News from Merchiston Community Council
MCC does not hold public meetings in the summer months but we are still contactable by any local
resident who has concerns about a planning or licensing application, parks or green spaces, antisocial
behaviour, parking, traffic regulation, recycling or any local service provided by the City of
Edinburgh Council. Along with other community groups we had a stall at the recent Meadows
Festival where we enjoyed meeting and talking with a large number of people living and working in
our area. Over the summer we will be keeping an eye on the various events taking place on the
Meadows, especially during August when The Underbelly Circus Hub comes to town. Do get in touch
if there is anything you think we should know about.
Our next meeting will be at 7pm on Tuesday 18th September in the Merchiston & Polwarth Tennis &
Bowling Club, Polwarth Terrace.
Merchiston Community Council
Email: secretary@merchistoncc.org.uk website: www.merchistoncc.org.uk
Check us out on Twitter: @MerchistonCC or Facebook: merchistoncc
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community
If you haven’t heard about the new business
‘net-working’ club at Black Ivy in Bruntsfield,
‘Love Your Business’, featuring guest speakers,
knowledge-sharing workshops, great networking
opportunities and table tennis, run by Michelle
Brown PR, check it out!
The club runs on the last Thursday of the month,
10am - 12noon and great for anyone in business
who wants to hear inspiring stories from entrepreneurs
to help build their own brand, audience
and profile. Check out @howtolyb on
Facebook & Eventbrite for details
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index of advertisers
Auctioneer
Ramsay Cornish 18
Barber
Duke’s Barbers 13
Beauty
Blossom Beauty 31
Blacksmith
J Cameron 20
Blinds
Homestyle Blinds 14
Builder
DCM 19
Care Home
Cramond Care Home 1, 25
Renaissance 11
Carpets
James Erskine 10
Cleaner
Agne Cleaning 6
Community pages 28-29
Computers
Computer42 20
Curtains
Ewa Gordon 9
Dentist
Citrus 10
Electrician
Ritchie & Goodwin 18
Health
Real Foods 32
Housing Solicitor
VMH 14
Hypnotherapy
Forrester 15
Interiors
James Erskines 10, 24
Jazz
Edinburgh Jazz & Blues 2, 12
Joiner
Monrningside Joinery 7
Swan 23
Locksmith
Duncan McLaren 14
Networking
Love Your Business 22, 29
Optician
The Opticians at Marchmont 27
Painter & Decorator
Henderson & Paterson 26
Plasterer
DCM 24
Plumber
Allied Trade Services 26
Currievale 10
Homeforce 24
Scott Findlay 13
Pottery
Meadows Pottery 21
Recipe
Nichola Pearce 16-17
Restaurant
Clark & Lake 23
Roofing
W Bremner 6
School
George Watson’s College 3
Stone Mason
Scott & Brown 7
Timber Garden Products
Champfleurie 5
Upholstery
Absolute Upholstery 7
James Erskine 24
Violin tuition
Sheena Ferguson 6
Women’s wear
Rosy penguin 8
Get ready for the Festival!
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If you are interested get in touch with us!
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Call 0131 6293636
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