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The Meadows<br />
Directory<br />
July 2018<br />
Issue 94<br />
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this month<br />
Editor<br />
Leigh McCarney<br />
leigh@themeadowsdirectory.com<br />
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The Meadows Directory is your<br />
free bi-monthly magazine with<br />
local events, information and<br />
advertising… distributed to 3000<br />
homes, flats and businesses in<br />
Grange, Marchmont and Newington<br />
areas. Copies can be picked<br />
up at Newington Library, Warrender<br />
Leisure and read online!<br />
Welcome back to the July Meadows Directory Magazine…<br />
to balmy summer sunshine, festival fun… football and fizz<br />
on the meadows…<br />
The Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival is celebrating it’s 40th<br />
anniversary and is back this July. If you are a beginner at Jazz,<br />
Fiona Alexander, Festival organiser, gives her easy listening<br />
picks for you. See p2, p12... Davina & the Vagabonds,<br />
Bratislava Hot Serenaders, Rumba de Bodas are a few to try.<br />
Need some marketing ideas for your business? Then read the<br />
article by Michelle Brown of Michelle Brown PR, with advice<br />
on the 9Ps for effective Marketing Strategy (p22).<br />
Head down to the charcuterie restaurant/bar on the meadows,<br />
Clark and Lake...for a shared platter of cheese and meats... and<br />
wine. They are 2 years old this month (p23).<br />
Chef Nichola Pearce’s fantastic dukkha recipe with a blend of<br />
spices, nuts and mint... is great to put on just about anything<br />
from your eggs in the morning... to fish or vegetables (p16-17).<br />
And to get the summer look for your hols or staycation… Judith<br />
Campbell of Rosypenguin gives her top tips for the season<br />
trends - hot tropics, brighton beach, global traveller. Visit her<br />
shop on Morningside Road (p8).<br />
Happy reading… see you next in October! Look out for The<br />
Bruntsfield Links magazine in September!<br />
Leigh<br />
Features<br />
8 Fashion with Rosypenguin<br />
12 Jazz and Blues Festival: top picks<br />
16-17 Dukkah recipe<br />
22 9 Ps to help create an effective<br />
Marketing Strategy<br />
28-29 Community Pages<br />
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Fashion<br />
READY.<br />
SET.<br />
SUMMER.<br />
We have everything you need at rosypenguin to get you ready for the summer days ahead.<br />
There’s no need to shy away from the summer styles, we should don our loveliest of things, get<br />
those bikinis on and wobble those wobbly bits proudly! Whether you are having a beach holiday,<br />
city break or a staycation, here are some top tips to nail the summer trends this season.<br />
Hot tropics<br />
Everything has gone bright with clashing print and tropical<br />
motifs. Fabulous. Think club Tropicana. Think palm prints,<br />
jewel colours and big accessories.<br />
we love Saint Tropez’s bold print kimono £69 paired with<br />
inwear’s white button down skirt £45.<br />
Essentials are our Nali plam leaf earrings £15, our tropical<br />
Byeloise bobble bands from £4.90<br />
Brighton Beach<br />
To get this staycation look, go for Spots or stripes in deckchair<br />
colours, slogan tees, bright vests and printed scarfs.<br />
Pair with metallic accessories and footware and you have<br />
this look nailed. Boom!<br />
We love cara’s silver sandals £85.<br />
For sunny days try our French connection white jeans £69,<br />
apostcardfrombrighton pink vest £30 and one of our becksondergaard<br />
cotton scarves from £25.<br />
Global Traveller<br />
To get this look think globe trotter, eccelectic mix of fabrics<br />
and add as much beads, fringing, and tassels as you<br />
can handle! We love our tiger feet espadrills £65, our<br />
beaded ombre scarf £49, cool nali shades £32.50 and paperchain<br />
beads from £22.<br />
For instant cool try Numph’s leaf print kimono £55 over<br />
your swim suit or pair with vest and favourite jeans.<br />
As easy as that.<br />
Pop into rosypenguin anytime we would love to see you or you can book a free personal styling<br />
appointment with me Judith. The pups, Zita and Panda would love to see you too!<br />
Judith Campbell, Rosypenguin, 406 Morningside Road Edinburgh EH10 5HY<br />
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ROOMS FROM £1000 PER WEEK<br />
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music<br />
Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival<br />
New to Jazz... these are the top picks<br />
from Fiona Alexander, Festival Producer, for easy listening...<br />
Davina & the Vagabonds<br />
barrelhouse piano and soulful vocals<br />
– she’s been compared to Etta<br />
James, Fat Domino and Amy<br />
Whitehouse . Festival Theatre on<br />
Thurs 19th and Fri 20th<br />
Scottish National Jazz Orchestra<br />
play Peter and The Wolf<br />
“This is the story aboot me, me and the Wolf”<br />
So begins Tommy Smith’s Scottish jazz version<br />
of Prokofiev's classic Peter and the Wolf. Actor<br />
Tam Dean Burn narrates new text, especially<br />
adapted by former Makar Liz Lochhead. Perfect<br />
for children of all ages who will enjoy<br />
this fun-filled, hour-long animal story set to<br />
music! Festival Theatre on Sat 14th<br />
Jazz & Blues Festival 40th Anniversary Galas<br />
an opportunity to hear a whole host of performers<br />
on the same bill. Assembly Hall on<br />
Friday 13th (jazz) and Fri 20th (blues)<br />
Bratislava Hot Serenaders<br />
This simply sensational 21-piece band<br />
plays vintage swing and hot jazz and<br />
dance music from the 20s and 30s<br />
with extraordinary authenticity and<br />
pizazz. Festival Theatre on Wed 17th<br />
Rumba de Bodas<br />
these Italian troubadours have a<br />
mission to party. Their high-octane<br />
carnival jazz mix of latin grooves,<br />
Balkan festive music, swing, ska, reggae,<br />
and whatever else takes their<br />
fancy is 100% guaranteed to get audiences<br />
moving. In residence for the 10<br />
days of the Festival<br />
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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<br />
Dukkah Recipe<br />
Ingredients<br />
(organic if possible)<br />
“Think of dukkah as<br />
your new salt and<br />
pepper and it will<br />
soon become your<br />
pantry’s best friend”<br />
¼ cup hazelnuts toasted<br />
2 tbsp pistachios toasted<br />
2 tbsp cashews toasted<br />
1 tbsp cumin seeds toasted<br />
3 tbsp coriander seeds toasted<br />
3 tbsp sesame seeds toasted<br />
1 tbsp fennel seeds toasted<br />
1 tsp salt<br />
½ tsp dried mint<br />
Pinch red pepper flakes<br />
Place all your ingredients into your food processor and combine until a course spice<br />
mix forms. Store in a jar for two weeks.<br />
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Summer is when your soul is in bloom. I’m sure we all feel it in our body – the warmth,<br />
the renewal and the strength inside us. Just as nature is waking up, Summer is the time<br />
to eat fresh, fragrant flavours to kick start your senses.<br />
Whereas winter is the season for hearty, warming stews and earthy root vegetables,<br />
Summer demands zingy, vibrant flavours to rejuvenate your taste buds.<br />
That’s why at this time of year, I love the full flavoured spiciness of Dukkah, an Egyptian<br />
nut and spice mix. It keeps in an airtight jar for a couple of weeks and you can use<br />
it as a complement to almost anything.<br />
“I love it sprinkled on top of eggs in the morning, mixed into<br />
yogurt as a dip with warmed pita bread for lunch, or as a crisp and<br />
tasty crust on fish, such as Halibut, for dinner. It’s also delicious sprinkled<br />
over grilled broccoli, avocado and sourdough - the list is endless.”<br />
Think of it as your new salt and pepper and it will soon become your pantry’s best<br />
friend.<br />
These spices not only taste great but are also invigorating for your health. Coriander,<br />
cumin and fennel seeds support digestion, aid insomnia and with high sources of iron,<br />
they’re a boost to your immune system.<br />
Pistachios, cashews and hazelnuts are super rich in vitamins and minerals as well as a<br />
great source of protein.<br />
What more could you want for a healthy, clean mind, body and soul?<br />
Drop me a line at www.nicholapearce.com and let me know your favourite Dukkah<br />
combination - I’d love to hear from you.<br />
Nichola Pearce, Nicholapearce.com<br />
Personal chef for mind body soul<br />
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The Meadows Pottery<br />
Distinctive craftsmanship and quality for over 25 years<br />
Potters Junko Shibe and Paul Tebble<br />
produce contemporary ceramics and<br />
traditional pottery using the highest<br />
quality stoneware and porcelain.<br />
Visit us for beautiful handmade gifts!<br />
Plenty under £20. For example - Wee Cups<br />
just £6 each, Bowls from £16, Mugs from £12<br />
Our colourful shop is packed with a great<br />
range of wares, all made on the premises by<br />
us on the potter’s wheel.<br />
Aside from our lovely Mugs, Bowls, Jugs,<br />
Dishes, Vases you will find great Teapots,<br />
Colanders/Berry bowls, Garlic Pots, Butter<br />
Dishes and Salt Crocks, as well as tiny pots,<br />
boxes and special display pieces.<br />
Please enquire about<br />
Gift Vouchers<br />
11a Summerhall Place, Edinburgh, EH9 1QE (at the top of Causewayside)<br />
Opening hours:<br />
Mon - Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm<br />
Tel: 0131 662 4064<br />
www.themeadowspottery.com<br />
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Cramond Residence, Edinburgh’s newest care<br />
home, will open its doors later this summer and<br />
provide the finest care for older people, including<br />
nursing, respite and dementia care.<br />
The much-anticipated care home, located in the<br />
tranquil village of Cramond, is designed to promote<br />
small community living. It comprises of<br />
nine distinct houses, each with eight or nine<br />
generous en-suite bedrooms, as well as a selection<br />
of shared lounges, dining areas and activity<br />
spaces, creating a real home-from-home feel.<br />
Outside, beautiful gardens provide a peaceful<br />
place to walk, sit, and relax, while the top-floor<br />
terrace features spectacular views across Cramond<br />
to the Firth of Forth. Exclusive, deluxe<br />
rooms with patio doors leading onto a private<br />
garden or balcony are also available.<br />
The interior of Cramond Residence reflects<br />
areas across Edinburgh through the mix of materials,<br />
colour, art and objects used in the design.<br />
Creating and cherishing memories is also<br />
an important part of the care we provide and<br />
picking up on historical themes of the city gives<br />
a sense of nostalgia.<br />
Lovers of the outdoors will enjoy the quirky,<br />
pheasant wallpaper in Braid Hills House, reflecting<br />
the area’s wildlife, and admirers of the arts<br />
will appreciate the gold frames and navy walls<br />
of Belford House – a nod to the National Gallery<br />
of Modern Art.<br />
Further tributes are found throughout, with<br />
bread tin accessories reflecting the old bakers<br />
and millers of Dean Village and even a tribute to<br />
Greyfriars Bobby in the colour palette of<br />
Greyfriars House.<br />
Our positive approach to care promotes independence<br />
and care plans are bespoke and suited<br />
to individual needs. Residents are supported<br />
to live fulfilling lives and our exclusive partnership<br />
with physiotherapy provider, Balanced<br />
Edinburgh, offers a range of optional complementary<br />
therapies.<br />
Life at Cramond Residence is designed to offer<br />
something to suit everyone. From art classes to<br />
being pampered in the salon, or watching a film<br />
in the private cinema, the care home is a truly<br />
special place to live.<br />
It is managed exclusively by Walker Healthcare,<br />
which has over 20 years’ experience leading<br />
successful healthcare partnerships and operational<br />
management of well-respected care<br />
homes.<br />
With our opening date now fast approaching,<br />
we welcome you to come along to our Information<br />
Suite to view a sample ensuite bedroom<br />
and lounge and note your interest. Visit 49 Cramond<br />
Road North, Edinburgh, EH4 6NQ or contact<br />
Dorothy Brown on 07971992843 to book a<br />
private appointment.<br />
Sports enthusiasts will be at home in Ravelston<br />
House, where golfing hats displayed on hat<br />
stands and check curtains pay homage to the<br />
classic attire worn at Ravelston Golf Club.<br />
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Local<br />
News<br />
The Rolling Hills Chorus<br />
based in Clermiston, is the foremost<br />
male voice a'cappella chorus in Scotland.<br />
Our members all come from<br />
within and around the Edinburgh<br />
area. We are looking to expand the<br />
chorus from the current 40 plus<br />
members to nearer 100.<br />
The website is rollinghills.org.uk<br />
Alternatively please contact<br />
David Mckerrow on 07836222422<br />
News from Merchiston Community Council<br />
MCC does not hold public meetings in the summer months but we are still contactable by any local<br />
resident who has concerns about a planning or licensing application, parks or green spaces, antisocial<br />
behaviour, parking, traffic regulation, recycling or any local service provided by the City of<br />
Edinburgh Council. Along with other community groups we had a stall at the recent Meadows<br />
Festival where we enjoyed meeting and talking with a large number of people living and working in<br />
our area. Over the summer we will be keeping an eye on the various events taking place on the<br />
Meadows, especially during August when The Underbelly Circus Hub comes to town. Do get in touch<br />
if there is anything you think we should know about.<br />
Our next meeting will be at 7pm on Tuesday 18th September in the Merchiston & Polwarth Tennis &<br />
Bowling Club, Polwarth Terrace.<br />
Merchiston Community Council<br />
Email: secretary@merchistoncc.org.uk website: www.merchistoncc.org.uk<br />
Check us out on Twitter: @MerchistonCC or Facebook: merchistoncc<br />
28 July 2018 To advertise call Leigh on 447 7891 email: leigh@themeadowsdirectory.com
community<br />
If you haven’t heard about the new business<br />
‘net-working’ club at Black Ivy in Bruntsfield,<br />
‘Love Your Business’, featuring guest speakers,<br />
knowledge-sharing workshops, great networking<br />
opportunities and table tennis, run by Michelle<br />
Brown PR, check it out!<br />
The club runs on the last Thursday of the month,<br />
10am - 12noon and great for anyone in business<br />
who wants to hear inspiring stories from entrepreneurs<br />
to help build their own brand, audience<br />
and profile. Check out @howtolyb on<br />
Facebook & Eventbrite for details<br />
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index of advertisers<br />
Auctioneer<br />
Ramsay Cornish 18<br />
Barber<br />
Duke’s Barbers 13<br />
Beauty<br />
Blossom Beauty 31<br />
Blacksmith<br />
J Cameron 20<br />
Blinds<br />
Homestyle Blinds 14<br />
Builder<br />
DCM 19<br />
Care Home<br />
Cramond Care Home 1, 25<br />
Renaissance 11<br />
Carpets<br />
James Erskine 10<br />
Cleaner<br />
Agne Cleaning 6<br />
Community pages 28-29<br />
Computers<br />
Computer42 20<br />
Curtains<br />
Ewa Gordon 9<br />
Dentist<br />
Citrus 10<br />
Electrician<br />
Ritchie & Goodwin 18<br />
Health<br />
Real Foods 32<br />
Housing Solicitor<br />
VMH 14<br />
Hypnotherapy<br />
Forrester 15<br />
Interiors<br />
James Erskines 10, 24<br />
Jazz<br />
Edinburgh Jazz & Blues 2, 12<br />
Joiner<br />
Monrningside Joinery 7<br />
Swan 23<br />
Locksmith<br />
Duncan McLaren 14<br />
Networking<br />
Love Your Business 22, 29<br />
Optician<br />
The Opticians at Marchmont 27<br />
Painter & Decorator<br />
Henderson & Paterson 26<br />
Plasterer<br />
DCM 24<br />
Plumber<br />
Allied Trade Services 26<br />
Currievale 10<br />
Homeforce 24<br />
Scott Findlay 13<br />
Pottery<br />
Meadows Pottery 21<br />
Recipe<br />
Nichola Pearce 16-17<br />
Restaurant<br />
Clark & Lake 23<br />
Roofing<br />
W Bremner 6<br />
School<br />
George Watson’s College 3<br />
Stone Mason<br />
Scott & Brown 7<br />
Timber Garden Products<br />
Champfleurie 5<br />
Upholstery<br />
Absolute Upholstery 7<br />
James Erskine 24<br />
Violin tuition<br />
Sheena Ferguson 6<br />
Women’s wear<br />
Rosy penguin 8<br />
Get ready for the Festival!<br />
30 July 2018 To advertise call Leigh on 447 7891 email: leigh@themeadowsdirectory.com
waxing | threading | pedicure | manicure | shellac | tinting | fake bake<br />
facials | caci | massage | hot stones | reflexology<br />
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QUOTE MEADOWS DIRECTORY WHEN BOOKING<br />
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If you are interested get in touch with us!<br />
Book online at www.blossombeauty.co<br />
Or<br />
Call 0131 6293636<br />
5 Beaufort road, Edinburgh, EH9 1AG<br />
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