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The Meadows<br />

Directory<br />

July 2018<br />

Issue 94<br />

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


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this month<br />

Editor<br />

Leigh McCarney<br />

leigh@themeadowsdirectory.com<br />

Advertising<br />

Leigh<br />

0131 4477891<br />

Online<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 />

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


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Available to teach both children and adults.<br />

Accredited Stringbabies teacher for<br />

children aged 4 to 6 years<br />

Happy to prepare pupils for exams or to<br />

teach for enjoyment<br />

sheenafergusonviolin.wordpress.com<br />

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


ESTABLISHED 1890<br />

SCOTT & BROWN<br />

STONE MASONRY SPECIALISTS AND GENERAL BUILDERS<br />

Stone Conservation - Stone Replacement – Stone Carving<br />

Specialised Mortar Repairs – Stone Chimneys Rebuilt<br />

Boundary Walls – lime mortar – pointing of Stonework<br />

Office & Yard:-<br />

4 South Gray Street, Edinburgh EH9 1TB.<br />

Tel: 667 3936<br />

E-mail: contracts@scottandbrown.com<br />

Www.scottandbrown.com<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 />

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


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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 />

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


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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 />

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


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 />

50% OFF DERMALOGICA FACIALS<br />

WITH CHLOE IN JULY<br />

QUOTE MEADOWS DIRECTORY WHEN BOOKING<br />

We are looking for a part time therapist at Blossom Beauty.<br />

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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