july18 MD

The Meadows 

Directory 

July 2018 

Issue 94 

THE MEADOWS DIRECTORY www.themeadowsdirectory.com July 2018 1

2 July 2018 To advertise call Leigh on 447 7891 email: leigh@themeadowsdirectory.com


this month 

Editor 

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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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 




ROOMS FROM £1000 PER WEEK 


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 





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. 


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 


feature 




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. 




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 


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 


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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Call 0131 6293636 

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