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By Liz Ferguson

ON FRIDAY 27th October theRipple is hosting a Big ScottishBreakfast at Restalrig LochendCommunity Hub as part of thisyear’s STV Children’s Appeal.

For a donation of £5 youcan tuck into a hearty meal andhelp some of the 220,000children who live in poverty inScotland do the same. One in five Scottish children

live in households with lessthan 60% of average householdincome, a recognised measureof poverty, with 61% of childpoverty existing in householdswhere at least one adult isworking. Popular celebrity and trustee

of the STV appeal LorraineKelly said: “We all know thatbreakfast is the most importantmeal of the day but shamefullytoo many children go to schoolhungry. The Big ScottishBreakfast has been launched tohelp ensure children get a good

start to the day and the beststart to life.” On the menu at the Hub Grub

Café are all the traditionalbreakfast favourites bacon,eggs, haggis, tomatoes, sausage,mushrooms, beans and toast aswell as vegetarian options andhot and cold drinks, all for just£5. Ripple’s Food and HealthWorker Ann Monaghan and herteam of talented cafévolunteers promise a fun andfilling start to your weekend.They are hoping for a greatturnout on the day. Ann said: “The Hub’s Big

Scottish Breakfast will beavailable from 11am till 1.30pmon Friday 27th October.Everyone enjoys a really goodhearty breakfast so what betterway to raise some money for agreat cause than by tucking in?We hope lots of local peoplewill pop in and join us on theday to enjoy both the food andthe fun in return for their fiverand know they are making adifference to children’s lives atthe same time.” In its first six years the STV

Children’s Appeal has raised£13.7million through

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Ecas is a local charity that supports people with physical disabilities. We run a wide range of weekly activities throughout the year, such as art and crafts, swimming, yoga, seated tai chi, music for fun, reading andcreative writing and computing. Our activities are open to physically disabled adults living in Edinburgh and the Lothians and cost £2.30 per week. All groups are fully accessible and led by fully trained staff, materials are supplied and no experience necessary. Clients who meet a set criteria may also get assistance with transport costs.Why not give one of our activities a try?

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Remember the clocks

go back one hour on

Sunday 29th October.

Unfortunately we have had to cancel theRipple Knitting Network Sale of Work

planned for 28th October.

Thank you to those who handed in items. These will be donated to a suitable

local charity.We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.

READERS may notice that theRipple has a new logo whichreflects our decision to nowcall the charity what everyonein the community calls it whichis simply ‘The Ripple’. Chair of the Ripple Lesley

Cruickshank said: “The Ripplehas been serving thecommunity for over 20 yearsnow. We all know it as theRipple and call it the same, sowe decided it was time to makeit official and drop the word‘Project’ from our title.“We’ve updated our logo

too. It all feels very fresh andmodern. One thing that won’tchange though is our work inthe communities of Restalrig,Lochend and Craigentinny andour commitment to helpingpeople to help themselves.”

The Ripple also revamped itswebsite at www.rippleproject.co.uk which provides anoverview of everything goingon at the Hub including the

days and times of our manyactivities and services. Anyonewho wants to read the Speakeronline can also follow a link onthe home page directing you tothe newspaper. You can clickon our busy Twitter feed viathe website too or alternativelysearch for us directly using@RippleRestalrigIf you are not online but

want to find out more aboutthe many services Ripple offersjust pop into Restalrig LochendCommunity Hub at 198Restalrig Road South or ring us on 0131 554 0422.

RIPPLING BEYOND A PROJECT

Linda leads on fundraisingTHIS year’s MacMillan BigCoffee Morning held atRestalrig Lochend CommunityHub in September wasorganised by Linda Brown(pictured) of Loganlea with thehelp of family, friends andneighbours who baked afantastic selection of cakes,scones and cookies. The successful event raised

over £200 and Linda wasdelighted with the support. She said: “A huge thanks toeveryone who baked, donatedand attended. It was great tospend an afternoon with

friends and everyone having a good chat and lots of laughsin aid of such a worthy cause.” The first Macmillan Coffee

event was a modest affair backin 1990. Since then it hasgrown into a flagshipfundraiser having raised over£138 million for MacMillanCancer Support and is nowbilled as the World’s BiggestCoffee Morning.

Ripple chair Lesley Cruickshank:“Time to make it official”

Tommy SheppardMP writes:

ONE of myfavourite dutiesas your MP isrunning

surgeries. I have four regularmonthly slots. Edinburgh East is a pretty big constituency so I spread them out. In the Old Town, at Craigmillar, atPortobello Library and one herein the Hub. I also have occasional ‘pop-up’

surgeries – most recently at thelocal Morrison’s. The café in asupermarket isn’t necessarilywhere you might want to talkover some of the more difficultor sensitive issues that peopleoften come to discuss, but handyif you want to report missedbins or some bushes needing cutback – and pick something upfor your tea. I’ll be doing moreof these, so look out for me ifthere’s something you want tochat about.One of the recurring issues

that people come to me with ishousing. There are a number ofproblems people have, but oftenit is time. If you are homelessthe average amount of time you will spend in temporaryaccommodation is around ninemonths.

For some this means atemporary flat, often in a placewhere they have no links to thecommunity and far from friends,family and support networks.Usually these are given to peoplewith children but often they arefar from the children’s school.For others this means several

months in a B&B. No access to awashing machine or kitchen. Acurfew. No visitors. This seriouslycurtails people’s ability to lead,or to rebuild, their lives.If someone comes to me I will

always look into their case,check they have been given theright advice, awarded the rightpriority and that they are in thesystem where they should be.Almost all of the time when itcomes to Edindex they havebeen. The system is actually fair.It just doesn’t feel fair if you are in it because it is so clogged.And homelessness is on the

increase. Not least because of thebedroom tax and the benefitscap. The Scottish Governmenthas done its best to mitigatethese policies but there is only so much it can do. The reality isthat more people are strugglingto afford their rent. We’ve hadother cruel welfare reforms thatmean people who are ill or havedisabilities are often being toldthat they are fit to work and

their benefit entitlement is cut.Add to this the looming prospectof Universal Credit being rolledout next June and we are introuble. Very little research wasundertaken into the impact ofUniversal Credit but we knowfrom places where it’s been fullyrolled out that the impact ishuge.One of the long term solutions

is more affordable homes. TheSNP Scottish Government hascommitted to building 50,000affordable homes over thelifetime of the next parliament.And the SNP-led administrationat the Council has pledged tobuild 20,000 affordable homes in Edinburgh alone over the next10 years.But there are still people who

will have to sleep in poor qualitytemporary accommodationtonight.The SNP councillors made

a manifesto pledge to set up atask force on homelessness andB&Bs. This is being done andwill improve the temporaryaccommodation we have andreduce the amount of time thatpeople spend in it. And they arelooking to progressive policiessuch as a rent pressure zone tostop rents becoming any moreunaffordable.The Scottish Government’s

Programme for Governmentincluded a pledge to end roughsleeping and homelessness and to transform temporaryaccommodation. There has beena commitment of £50m over thenext five years to do this.I was re-elected as your

representative this year on aplatform of demanding that the UK Government halt theircalamitous welfare reforms andopposing these attacks on themost vulnerable in our society.And my promise to you is that Iwill continue to do just that.

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HOMELESSNESS HIGH ON THE AGENDA

News from St Margaret’s

News from St Ninian’s

St Triduana’s Day ServiceOn Sunday 8th October at 3pmat St Triduana’s Chapel, 27Restalrig Road South, StMargaret’s and St Ninian’s willhold a short community serviceto pray for healing and peacein our community and in theworld. All are welcome.The Well is a new YouthGroup for 11-17 year olds thatmeets alternate Wednesdaysfrom 8pm to 9.30pm in the Church Office Suite at 176 Restalrig Road South. Our Youth Leader Duncan Logiesays “So far we’ve met twice,

eaten a lot of candy, andshared many laughs. Comealong for fun, faith, andfriendship!” Next meeting isWednesday 4th October.All Saints Day Memorial ServiceOn Wednesday 1st November at 7pm in the church there willbe a short community serviceto honour loved ones lost,particularly in the past year.We will reflect on the eternityof love and light candles in anact of remembrance. Whetheror not St Margaret’s ministryteam helped you with the

funeral, if you have lostanyone dear to you at any time whom you would like toremember then please comealong to this service of hopeand light. Messy ChurchThe next free Messy event forPrimary 1-6 aged children willbe held in the McLaren Halls,Restalrig Village on Sunday 5th November from 2.30pm to4.30pm with a theme of‘remembering’ using games,story, drama and crafts. Allchildren should be registeredby an adult.

News from Christ Church

News from Willowbrae Parish Church


31st October marks the 500thAnniversary of Martin Luthernailing his 95 theses to thedoor of All Saints’ Church inWittenburg, the act whichstarted the ProtestantReformation. Before long it had spread to Scotland underPatrick Hamilton and JohnKnox, the Church of Scotlandwas founded, and the rest, asthey say, is history. We’ll bemarking the occasion with aseries of sermons on what areknown as the ‘five solas’ of thereformation; ‘Scripture alone’ is

our highest authority, we aresaved by God’s ‘grace alone’,through ‘faith alone’, ‘Christalone’ is our Saviour, and we live for the ‘glory of Godalone’. Join us on Sundayevenings at 6pm to hear more.In the mornings we will becompleting our study ofGalatians, one of the books that most helped Lutherunderstand the Christianmessage. In November we arealso planning to have a Lutherfilm-night, see next month’sSpeaker for more details.

October starts with our fourthanniversary service, duringwhich we’ll particularly begiving thanks for the purchaseof our building. We’ll also havea soup lunch afterwards wherea collection will be made forBethany Christian Trust, whowork with the homeless inEdinburgh.The month ends with ourannual church weekend away,when we’ll be spending a fewdays up in Pitlochry, enjoyingspending time together andstudying God’s word.

Earthy MattersOn Tuesday 3rd October we hosta prayer service from 7-8pm. Itbrings to an end a month long‘Creation Time’ within theparish. Taking our cue fromPope Francis we’ve beenconsidering issues about ourcommon home and how best torespond. Fr Syriac will speakabout the example of St Francisof Assisi whose feast is the dayafter. You may remember abiographical film about himentitled ‘Brother Sun, SisterMoon’. In it he turned his back on his wealthy 12th/13thcentury lifestyle to found asimpler, charitable way of life.This evolved into the FranciscanOrder and Fr Syriac is one of thefruits of this tree.40 Shades of GreenIn a sequel to the above the parish is to seek eco-congregation status joiningmany other Edinburgh churches

which have already done so.Club 16-20 any young?If you’re 16-25, come along to the church hall for 7pm Monday 9th for a newadventure. Meet others your age and help decide what, as a group, you’d like to do. Fr Basil Postlethwaite, RIPFr Basil, a former priest of theparish, died last month aged 66,while on pilgrimage in Portugal.He was from Warrington andbecame one of our own.Ordained in St Ninian’s in 1983,Fr Basil continued to serve theparish for a further 20 monthsbefore leaving for parishes inScotland, England and ElSalvador. He regularly returnedto us and last met us in 2015 on our own pilgrimage to theNational Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire. At Fr Basil’sfuneral Mass in Somerset, one of our own co-wrote anddelivered the eulogy.

We celebrated our FirstAnniversary at MorningWorship on Sunday 3rdSeptember. At a well-attendedservice conducted by ourTransition Minister the Rev Malcolm Ramsay, we were joined by several of thepeople who had worked with us prior to the union andduring the first few months of the new congregation.Following the service weenjoyed a Soup Lunch in thehall at which an AnniversaryCake was cut. Donations at the lunch totalled £350 whichis being sent to funds foremergency relief.On Saturday 7th Octoberfrom 10am to 12 noon we will be holding an Open Day at which we will be showingthe activities undertaken by

the groups which meet in our premises. Everyone will be made most welcome.Our Morning Worship onSundays starts at 10.30am andis preceded by an opportunityfor prayer in the ChurchCentre. At present we do not have a Sunday Club forchildren, but worksheets andtoys are available at the backof the church and children are always welcomed at ourservices.Shortly after the union achurch choir was formed andwe have recently welcomedsome new members.On Wednesdays from 1.30pmto 2pm there is a “Pause forPrayer” in the Sanctuary – a midweek half hour ofreflection, quiet and prayer,both silent and spoken.

• Michael Irving has taken

on the role of Acting

Head Teacher.

• The school has

introduced a new

Breakfast Club for

pupils this term. The

club is free of charge

and open from 7.45am.

Contact the school on

0131 554 0606 for

more details.

What’s New at

Leith Academy


AS VICEConvener ofCulture andCommunities Ihave been able to look deeply at areas ofcommunity safety.This includespolicing which

has become invaluable in not onlyprotecting our communities and propertybut is so important in crime preventionand helping other agencies to deal withthose among us who are most vulnerabledue to mental illness or other issues. Iam proud to be the Council spokesmanfor this service and to work with them toensure our safety and security. Anotherimportant service is Fire and Rescue and I am working with the Scottish Fireand Rescue Service as they look towardsthe future. With new technologies and a vision to become an organisation that provides even greater levels ofcommunity safety this is an excitingproject. These services are vital in today’senvironment of terrorist threat andclimate change and I am deeply grateful

for their service to keep us safe and giveus piece of mind. I am committed tosupporting this work on your behalf. Ata local level I am thrilled to be askedonto the board of the Alma Project who aim to improve mental health andwellbeing through the use of the arts.This group is based in the CraigentinnyCommunity Centre and is involved insome very exciting projects. I also hadthe privilege of helping Feniks who arebased at St Margaret’s House celebratetheir 10th anniversary in providingcounselling and support to the CentralEastern European Community inEdinburgh. Many from that communityare experiencing social isolation whichcan result in emotional and mentalhealth issues. As your Councillor I aminvolved in several community groupsbut I am interested in the views andneeds of every individual. So far I havebeen able to deal with the complaintsand concerns of over 140 people in theward. Contact: [email protected], Facebook Ian CampbellSNP, phone 0131 529 4914, surgeryRestalrig Lochend Community Hub firstTuesday of the month 1-2pm.

News from your local CouncillorsCllr Ian Campbell

Cllr John Mclellan

Cllr Joan Griffiths

MEADOWBANKSports Centre hasserved the Citywell since it wasopened for theCommonwealthGames in 1970and has been well loved bothlocally and across

Edinburgh. But the sports centre hasseen better days and it is time for a newand improved Meadowbank. You canview the latest designs on the Councilwebsite which will be considered laterthis year by the Council’s PlanningCommittee. The centre will close on 3rd December. It is with regret that Ihave to tell you that at the last meetingof Craigentinny/MeadowbankCommunity Council the decision wastaken to call a public meeting to dissolvethe Community Council. This meetingwill be held on 25th October at 7pm inCraigentinny Community Centre. I would like to thank all the CommunityCouncillors for their commitment overmany years and the service that theyhave given to the local community. I

am keen that the people of Craigentinny/Meadowbank have an active CommunityCouncil representing their views. Once acommunity council has been dissolved,to reinstate it requires 20 people wholive in the area to sign a petition statingthat they wish to have a communitycouncil. Once this happens the processof electing community councillors canbegin to hopefully establish a vibrantcommunity council. I am happy todiscuss what being a CommunityCouncillor involves and if anyone wishesfurther information just contact me on0131 529 4764. You said: We did: Whatnow? Council tenants can give theirviews on the 2018/19 Housing BudgetConsultation on what has been deliveredso far and how else the housing revenuemoney should be spent. To find outmore visit website www.edinburgh.gov.uk/tenantsavings, email [email protected] or pick upFREEPOST card from your local HousingOfficer, office or library. If you take partyou have a chance to win £100shopping vouchers. Good Luck! Contactme at [email protected] orphone on 0131 529 4019.

IT MIGHT seemstrange todescribe an arealike Craigentinny& Duddingston asa dormitory townwhen it’s so closeto the city centre,but that’s how itlooks from the

City Council’s latest Edinburgh byNumbers document. Although it’s aimedat investors the 48-page statistical snap-shot of the capital makesfascinating reading for anyoneinterested in what makes the city tick,packed as it is with facts and figuresabout the population, jobs, economyand housing to name but four. Based onofficial data it shows that its populationof 26,000 people is slightly belowaverage for an Edinburgh ward, as is theproportion of people of working age at66 per cent. But the striking statistic is the number of people who actuallywork in the area is the second lowest in the city at just 5,400, ahead ofColinton/Fairmilehead with 4,200. It’snot that people aren’t working, it’s just

that most aren’t working here, and as you might expect their jobs areprimarily in the city centre, where theworkforce swells to 98,400 compared to a population of 23,300. Of thoseemployed in the ward, there is a one-in-four chance they will be health workers,the biggest employment sector in theNorth-East area, and with 50,000 peoplehealth is by some way the biggest sectorin the city. Second is financial services,employing 35,000 which at 11 per centof the total workforce is double theproportion of other major UK cities.Restaurants and hotels employ 31,000and next is education on 30,000 ofwhich approximately a quarter work in schools. Although Craigentinny &Duddingston is geographically extensivethe only secondary school it contains isHoly Rood High, which as a Catholicinstitution draws its students from thewhole eastern half of the city. There areapproximately 1,000 secondary schoolage children in the ward and so themajority have a reasonable distance to travel. No wonder good roads andtransport are vital. Contact [email protected] or 0131 529 4395.

Cllr Alex Staniforth

HELLO again! This month I’dlike to start bytalking aboutCraigentinny/MeadowbankCommunityCouncil. Sadly the CommunityCouncil has

recently decided that the best way to move forward is to disband theCommunity Council as it is now andstart afresh. The meeting to formallydissolve the Community Council is on 25th October at 7pm at theCraigentinny Community Centre. If youwould like to be involved in the newCommunity Council it is a good idea to be at the last meeting of the old oneto meet people and get some idea ofthe lay of the land. The CommunityCouncil is a place where your voice is heard and crucial, local decisions are made so please do get involved to make the new council a success.Beyond that two very different formsof transport have been occupying merecently. The first is transport by car.

Across the ward there are transportissues owing to the works on LeithWalk, which have an inevitable knock-on effect to people’s commutes andmore than one junction that was finewhen first designed but has becomeincreasingly dangerous as more andmore cars pass through. I will bearranging a meeting with the relevantcouncil officers to discuss traffic issues in the ward, so if you have anythoughts feel free to email me [email protected] Theother form of transport is, believe it or not, transport by horseback. I waslucky enough to attend the EdinburghRiding of the Marches on 17thSeptember in my capacity as a cityBailie. It is an incredible event thatreminded me how lucky I am to live in a city with such a rich history andin which, just occasionally, you mightturn a corner and see a parade ofhundreds of people on horseback!Special thanks must go to thevolunteers whose hard work makes itpossible every year. Until next monthcontact me at [email protected] or 0131 529 4504.


DON’T MISS YOUR APPOINTMENTCAKES FOR KIDS

CommunityCook Club

Wednesday 25 October4pm to 6pm

at Restalrig Lochend Community Hub

198 Restalrig Road South

Come along and enjoy a

sociable two course meal

with other people in your

local community

The Cook Club is absolutely FREE

• Prepare and cook a meal.

• Learn about food hygiene.

• Try new tasty nutritious recipes.

or

• Just come along for the blether

and the food.

The Community Cook Club

will run on the last Wednesday

of each month. For more

information call 0131 554 0422

or drop in and join us on the day.

A REMINDER that 1300women in Restalrig and LeithLinks medical practices have been invited to attend for breast screening atArdmillan House duringSeptember and October as partof a targeted effort to combatthe disease. Here are a few good reasons

for taking up that invitation.• One in nine women inScotland will be diagnosedwith breast cancer in theirlifetime.

• You’re five times morelikely to survive breastcancer if it’s diagnosedand treated at the earlieststage.

• Breast screening can detecttiny tumours before you oryour GP can see or feelthem, often at the earlieststage.

You should also be aware ofany changes to your breastsbetween screenings and don’t delay in making anappointment with your GP if you spot anything unusual or persistent. For more information visit

www.getcheckedearly.org orcall your local breast screeningcentre.

THE Ripple Buddies project isdelighted to be supported by FreeCakes For Kids who are nowproviding free birthday cakes tohelp the young children referredto Buddies celebrate their specialday. Local Free Cakes for Kidsvolunteers are baking largepersonalised cakes on thechildren’s favourite themes forthe families to have at home, aswell as cupcakes for sharing inthe Buddies clubs. Ripple Buddies Project Co-

ordinator Gemma Elder said: "Weare delighted to have Free CakesFor Kids supporting RippleBuddies. It is a wonderful andunique organisation and we areso grateful to all their volunteerbakers. Their efforts really makethe children feel special on theirbirthday and it helps their wholefamily celebrate the occasion. It isalso a lovely bonding experienceto have cupcakes to share with allthe other children and buddies in

the Ripple Buddies group." Three stunning cakes already

supplied to the club are picturedbelow. Free Cakes for Kids is anetwork of volunteers incommunities across the UK whoprovide this service to localfamilies referred to them byorganisations because they wouldfind it difficult to provide abirthday cake for their child. Edinburgh Co-ordinator Lesley

Pert said: "We are very happy tobe supporting Ripple Buddies andhope that our local volunteerbakers help to make the children'sbirthdays memorable andenjoyable."


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OPENING THE DOORS TO YOU AT MEADOWBANK HOUSE

Healthy Hub Walking Groupshead off at 9.30am

and again at 10.15amon Thursdays

The 9.30am walk is aimedat people who like to walkbriskly. The 10.15am walkoffers beginners a moregentle pace.

Join in on our free 30minute walks to meet new friends, improve your fitness, discover localplaces of interest and enjoyfree tea/coffee back at theHub.

Just turn up at RestalrigLochend Community Hub198 Restalrig Road SouthFirst time walkers pleasecome 15 minutes early.

Johanna CrossleyCommunications Officer atEdinburgh Palette writes:

ST MARGARET'S House isdelighted to open its doors onthe 21st and 22nd of October toshowcase what goes on in thebuilding. This is a great chanceto take a peek into artiststudios, meet the charities andcommunity groups operatingfrom St Margaret's House anddiscover creative enterprises thatdo business here on LondonRoad, as well as get involved orattend a taster class. You willget the chance to ask questionsto all those opening theirstudios or you can just browseand feel inspired by all thecreativity. There will be a range of

workshops for people of all agesincluding yoga, drop in art andcrafts for children and adults,pottery demonstrations,jewellery making, children'smeditation and special eventssuch as a storytelling tour with

the Thrive Archive, danceperformances, live music,theatre and much more. Keep aneye on our website andFacebook page where we willpublish a full programme ofevents and studios participatingin the Open Doors. The Galleries will be open

with three exhibitions onconcurrently. In Gallery 1 willbe ‘Medley5’, a collaborative artand design exhibition. Gallery 2will feature works by Jacqui

Higgs and Mary Walters in theirjoint show ‘Still Point’ and inGallery 3 the first solo show byMegan Burt ‘In the Moment’.The Real Junk Food Project

will join us during the weekend,offering a pop-up communitycafe using their concept ‘pay asyou feel’ and using food thatmight otherwise have gone towaste.All are welcome and we look

forward to seeing you at theOpen Doors!

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Lochend Toddler Group

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and pre-schoolers from babies upwards.

The group meets Monday and Friday mornings 9.30am – 11.30am

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To join or find out more come along during the

above times.

New members warmly welcomed.

£2.50 per session per family, children’s snacks included.

Restalrig Benefits Advice reports:

WE ARE a long running service(over 10 years!) delivered at theRestalrig Lochend CommunityHub. Through contract with City of

Edinburgh Council GrantonInformation Centreprovides the advisors whodeliver the RestalrigBenefits Advice serviceand many of you willhave met some of thempreviously including Michelle and Karen. We’re pleased to let you know

that Andrew Wilson is nowtaking the appointments at the Hub and is available on both a Wednesday morning (aspreviously) and now also on aWednesday afternoon. Karen

continues to deliver theWednesday afternoon service at Restalrig Park Medical Centrefor registered patients of thatpractice. Consider booking an

appointment if:• You want to check out if

you are getting correctbenefit entitlements(including tax and statepension credits) or how to access related services. • You’ve been

sanctioned or refused a benefitand want to know what yourrights are and/or get helpchallenging the decision.• You’re struggling with rent

arrears, benefit overpayments,council tax debt, loans or otherdebt and you want to check outoptions or get help dealing with

creditors.• You need help with the

letters and documents that gowith the things above.To book an appointment at:• The Hub with Andrew please

call Granton Information Centreon 0131 551 2459. Please beaware that the Hub staff areunable to book these for you.• Restalrig Park Medical

Group with Karen (only patientsregistered with the practice) by calling the surgery on 0131 454 2110. Callers are asked to let us

know at the time of booking ifthe appointment is to fill in anESA50 or an application formfor Personal IndependencePayment, Children’s DisabilityLiving Allowance or AttendanceAllowance.

BENEFITS SERVICE EXTENDED Restalrig Benefits Advice

Wednesdays 10am-4pm

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free – so why not pop in to

see the great range of titles

in the Hub Grub Book

Exchange?

Bring one and take one or

grab a coffee from the café,

relax with a read and feel

free to take your book home

to finish it.

Monday-Friday 11-1.30pm

We have limited storage space

so unfortunately are unable to

accept bulk donations of books.

Healthy Eating and Lifestyle CourseStarts Friday 20th October for 6 weeks 10am -12pm

The Ripple, Restalrig Lochend Community Hub 198 Restalrig Road South

If you want to learn to cook delicious, healthy meals on abudget and the importance of a healthier lifestyle then this is the course for you.

For: Any community member 18 years and over Cost: Free of chargeContact: For further information or to register contact Ann Monaghan Community Food and Health Development Worker0131 554 0422 or email [email protected]

Spaces are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.

Fireworks at 7.30pm.

Catherine Fyfe ANutr – Foodand Health Development Workerat Edinburgh Community Foodwrites:

BREAKFAST used to beconsidered as the mostimportant meal of the day andwas for many a normal part ofour morning routine. Howeverdue to an increasingly busylifestyle many of us are eitherskipping breakfast or opting toeat it while we are on the go.Time constraints, lack ofappetite in the morning andweight loss are some of thereasons many more people aremissing out on breakfast. In factaround a third of us in the UKare regularly skipping breakfastwith half of all young peopledeciding to miss out on theirmorning meal.Breakfast simply means

‘breaking the fast’ after a nightof sleeping. When we wake upin the morning and consumebreakfast we are able to top upthe energy stores within ourbody that have been used upduring the night. This is inaddition to providing our bodieswith the energy they need forthe day ahead. Breakfast alsokick starts our metabolisms,which are the chemical processesgoing on inside our bodies thatallow us to process energy,repair cells and excrete waste.Many studies have focused onthe consumption of breakfast,with good evidence suggestingthat a healthy balancedbreakfast is important to help usmaintain a normal weight,reduce our cravings for high fatenergy dense foods and –especially for children –consuming breakfast canimprove our concentration andperformance at school or work. Our lifestyles have changed

and so have our breakfastoptions. Cereal sales appear tobe going down, while more andmore cereal companies are

selling ‘on the go’ breakfastalternatives such as breakfastbiscuits or breakfast drinks.There are of course benefits toeating breakfast – it is alsoimportant to consume a healthybreakfast which is rich in fibreand low in sugar, fat and salt.Cereals bars, breakfast biscuitsand baked goods may seem likea great convenient option forbeing on the go. However theydo tend to be higher in sugarand saturated fat. This meansthat they will give us a boost ofenergy in the morning but thisenergy won’t last and can resultin us feeling hungry andsluggish mid-morning, makingthose snacks seem moretempting. Eating breakfast is a great

opportunity to consume fibre-rich foods and provide us withat least one of our 5-a-day.Eating foods rich in fibre is veryimportant for our health as theenergy is released slowly,making us feel fuller for longerin the mornings. Other benefitsinclude keeping us regular,reducing the risk of bowelcancer and heart disease andhelping us keep to a normalweight. In the UK however mostof us aren’t reaching the targetof 30g of fibre per day – themajority only reach 18g.Similarly most of us are still noteating the recommendedminimum of five portions offruit and veg a day. There are so many different

types of cereals and breakfastproducts on the shelves it can bequite overwhelming to decidewhich one to have as part of ahealthy breakfast. Here is a listof tips and ideas to kick start themorning. • Aim for low sugar cereals –

have a look at the nutritionlabels at the back. All labelshave sugar as per 100g. If thesugar is lower than 5g it is lowin sugar. In between 5g and22.5g it is medium. Higher than

22.5g it is high in sugar andshould be avoided and used asan occasional treat.• If you do enjoy high sugar

cereals try and cut these downgradually – even by mixing witha high fibre low sugar cereal. • If you like having toast in

the morning go for wholegrainbread rather than white as this ismuch higher in fibre andnutrition. • Porridge is a great start to

the day as oats are a fantasticsource of fibre which canprovide slow releasing energy. Itis cheap, quick and can be madein the microwave. Add somedried or fresh fruit as this willcount towards our 5-a-day. • Try no-added sugar muesli

with some fresh fruit and low fatyoghurt. • Eggs are a great source of

protein, vitamins and minerals.Poach, boil or scramble. • If you enjoy a cooked

breakfast switch to grilling andgo for the grilled mushrooms andtomatoes with some baked beans.• Beans on toast is a great

start to the day as it is naturallylow in fat and high in proteinand fibre. Look out for lowsugar and low salt version ofbaked beans. • If you are drinking fruit

juice in the morning bear inmind a portion is just 150ml.• No appetite in the morning?

Start off with a light breakfastsuch as a piece of fruit or ayoghurt. • If you are busy with work or

the school run try to prepare thenight before. For examplemaking some overnight oats oregg muffins. • Lastly if you still feel you

do not want to eat breakfastearly in the morning, make sureyou still look for a healthychoice later in the day. Havesome healthy snacks such asnuts or fruit in your bag or atyour desk if you feel a cravingfor a snack.

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GET A BOOST FROM BREAKFAST

This recipe is a great source of protein in the morning whichcan help us feel fuller for longer. These can be made the daybefore and kept in the fridge or even frozen for a quick easybreakfast in the morning!

Ingredients (makes 12)6 eggs splash of milk 8-10 cherry tomatoes, quartered 2 spring onions, chopped black pepper, to taste choice of cheese for sprinkling (e.g. cheddar, feta, edam)1 tsp oil

Method 1. Pre-heat the oven to 180°C. 2. Beat the eggs in a jug and add a splash of milk. 3. Grease a muffin tray with a little oil or use muffin cases.4. Half fill the muffin tins with the egg mixture and add in the

spring onions and tomatoes. 5. Sprinkle the cheese over top. 6. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the egg is

cooked through. Serve with toast.

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Events At Piershill Library New to Piershill Library every Wednesday 4pm to 6.30pmThe Edinburgh Tool Library. This works exactly like PiershillLibrary but with tools instead of books! Whether you need ahammer, a spanner, a drill or a sander, you can borrow themfrom us. So, why not pop in on a Wednesday teatime and havea chat with Anna to find out more?

Wednesdays 2pm to 2.30pm – Bookbug Rhymetime –songs and rhymes for under 5 year olds and parents and carersWednesday 4pm to 6.30pm –The Edinburgh Tool Libraryfor help with your DIY plansWednesday 5.30pm to 7pm – NHS Stop Smoking SupportGroup – friendly and informal advice

Fridays 10.30am to 11am – Storytime – help Kenny roll outthe Magic Story RugFriday 27th October 3pm to 4pm – Last Friday of the MonthChildren’s Craft Session

Every second Saturday at 11am – Polish BookbugRhymetime. October 14th and 28th

All events are free. Please note that children aged 8 or undermust be accompanied by a parent/carer aged 12 or over. Piershill Library, 30 Piersfield Terrace, Edinburgh EH8 7BQ telephone 0131 529 5685.

Leith AcademyImportant dates for your diary

October Dates2 S1 Monitoring & Tracking to key adults2 (w/b) S4-S6 Monitoring & Tracking reports issued6 CAT (1.20-3.20pm) 6-8 S6 Weekend to Lockerbie Manor9 Inter-House Football (S1-S6)10 Primary Sports Transition (SQA leaders)11 S1 ‘settling in’ Parents’ Meeting (3.30-4.30pm)11-13 Meetings to create IEPs13-16 Football Development trip to Madrid16-20 HALF-TERM HOLIDAY23 In-Service Day30(-10Nov) Faculty Review period 1tbc Young Driver 2017 Event (S6)tbc Social Subjects trip to Bannockburn (S1)tbc Higher RMPS trip to Samye Ling

Join us in the village halls,

Restalrig

Last Tuesday of the month 10am

or

Last Thursday of the month 10.30am

For more information contact

[email protected]

or ring 0131 554 7400

Everyone welcome

Scottish Seniors Computer Group Restalrig

Computer Training

for anyone over 50

Every Thursday 2 – 4pm

Restalrig Lochend

Community Hub


£1 a session

Just pop in any Thursday

to try it out

By Dawn Baxter

October always suffers from a bit of bad press,it being the rainiest month in Scotland, but it isstill the best month for autumn colours and ofcourse Halloween. Plus a whole week offschool from the 16th back on Tuesday 24th. Ifyou are looking for something to do during thebreak here’s a magic idea – Halloween MagicSchool on Monday 16th at Lauriston Castle(age 7 – 11). Just dress up, bring a wand andlearn spells, tricks and conjuring. For bookingand cost go to their website. I love all thingsHarry Potter, I even named my pet lizard afterhim. Last week he fetched the newspaper forme. I said “What are you doing? You’re a lizardHarry!” To experience the magic of the theatretry the free Family Open Day at The Lyceum onSunday 15th, explore backstage, join in withdrama and dance workshops and try costumesand props. More info at www.lyceum.org.ukFor those of you who would rather be a wizardon the wing or create a midfield drama the 3v2 Soccer Academy will run during theholiday at Northfield Willowbrae CommunityCentre (ages 3 – 9 years), check outwww.3v2socceracademy.co.uk This month lots

of you at secondary school will be involved inthe Young Philanthropy Initiative. For some ofyou this may be the first time you have evenheard of philanthropy and what it means.Scotland has always had a strong philanthropichistory and you may have heard of AndrewCarnegie but not be sure why he is famous.Carnegie was born in Dunfermline in 1835 andat 13 immigrated with his family to the USAwhere he worked hard to build up a steelbusiness eventually becoming the richest manin the world. In today’s money he was worthover $300 billion. When he retired in 1901 heset about redistributing his wealth, mainly inthe USA, but many countries benefitted fromhis belief that “… there was no use to whichmoney could be applied so productive... as thefounding of a public library.” The CarnegieCorporation continues his good work todayfunding advancements in many areas such asscience, education and world peace. In his lateryears Carnegie dedicated himself to achievingworld peace. As a pacifist he tried hard to stopthe outbreak of World War I. Unfortunatelywhen he was unsuccessful he plunged into adeep depression and ill health which hastenedhis death in 1919.


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TAKE A BREAK IN OCTOBERHalloween is colouring

Knitting Network

Hear all the latest yarns at

this thriving fun and friendly

group for all ages. So

whether you’re a needle

novice or a knitting wiz

whatever your age and

whatever your knowledge

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Knitting Network for the

chance to chill, chat,

socialise and get creative

over a tea or coffee.

Needles, wool and

patterns are available free

to get you started or you

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local groupsadvertise on this page

free of charge 0131 554 0422

Meeting to dissolve Craigentinny/Meadowbank

Community Council

The meeting is on Wednesday 25th October at 7pm

Craigentinny Community Centre

9 Loaning Road

Anybody in the Craigentinny, Moira Park, Restalrig, Lochend and Meadowbank

areas can attend

60 years or over?Join the rippLe proJect’s Lunch cLubat Restalrig Lochend Community Hub

Good Food! Good company!Door to Door transport!

Monday to Friday £4.50 per day

Two delicious and nutritious courses,

plus tea/coffee and biscuits

Open to anyone over 60Weekly booking required in advance. Come any

day/s or all week. Transport available within the

Restalrig, Lochend and Craigentinny area.

Door-to-door charge 50p per day.

CALL 0131 554 0422 FOR MORE INF0RMATION

OR DROP IN AND SEE US AT THE HUB.The Ripple Project, Restalrig Lochend

Community Hub, 198 Restalrig Road South

Exercisefor

EVERYONE

at Restalrig Lochend

Community Hub

198 Restalrig

Road South

0131 554 0422

Every Wednesday

10.00am to 10.45am

£2.50 per session

Just turn up and join us!

Varied fun exercisesuitable for men and women of

all ages

Lots of great

music to get

you going!

MondayPlaygroup 9-12pm (MH)

Yoga 10.30-11.30 Adult Education Programme

Starts back 25th September

Alma Project 12-2pm (CH)

Monday Social Club1-3.30pm (MH)

Kids Dance Class 4.15-7.30pm (CH)

Junior Youth Club P3-P6 6-8pm (MH)

Starts back 25th September

TuesdayPlaygroup 9-12pm (MH)

DP Jewellery Class 10-12 (CH)

Alma Project 12.30-2.30pm (CH)

Carpet Bowls 1-3.30pm (MH)

Kids Dance Class 3-6.45pm (CH)

Ladies Night 7pm 2nd Tuesday Month (MH)

WednesdayPlaygroup 9-12m (MH)

DP Guitar Group 9.30-12pm (DR)

DP Silver Works 10-12pm (CH)

Alma 12-3pm (Lounge)

Keep Fit Class for individuals with additional needs

1-2pm (MH)

Mindfulness 2-3pm (CH) starts 27th Sept for 10 weeks

Tai Chi 2.15-3.15pm (CH)

Kids Dance Class 3.45-7pm (CH)

Beat Breakers Dance 5-6.45pm (MH)

Youth Club P6-S2 7-8.30pm (YC) Starts 27th Sept

ThursdayPlaygroup 9.15-12pm (MH)

Digital Skills Academy 9.30-12.30pm (Lounge) referrals

only

Pilates 10-11 and 11-12pm starts 28th Sept for 10 weeks

Spanish Class 10-12pm (Lounge)

Alma 1-3pm (CH)

Kids Dance Class 3.30-6.30pm (CH)

Line Dancing 6.55-8.55pm (MH)

FridayPlaygroup 9.15-12pm (MH)

Art Class 10-12 (CH) starts 29th Sept for 10 weeks

Polish School 1.15-4.30pm

Art and play 1.30-3.30pm p1-p3 starts 29th Sept for

10 weeks

Kids Dance Class 2 -5pm (CH) (MH)

SaturdayPolish School 9.45-2.15pm

Junior Youth Club 5-7 years 10-12pm starts 30th Sept

for 10 weeks

Drama Class 1.15-3.15pm (CH)

Contact Archie or Donna for fu rther details

0131 661 9404

www.joininedinburgh.org/craigentinny

Craigentinny/Lochend Social Centre Programme 9 Loaning Road Edinburgh EH7 6JE Centre Programme – Castle Hall (CH) Main Hall (MH) Disco Room (DR) Lounge (L) Youth Club Floor (YCF)

Wilson MemorialChurch Craigentinnycorner of Moira Terraceand Kekewich Avenue

Sunday Worship -11.00am(Creche and children’sprogramme provided)Tea/coffee afterwards

Bible Study - 6.30pm(3rd Sunday of month)

Mid-Week Quiet TimeThe Church is open for quietreflection every Wednesday

11.00am to 12 noon

A congregation of the UnitedFree Church of Scotland

[email protected]

Christ Church(Free Church of Scotland)Britwell Crescent

Sunday Morning 11.00am

with crèche and Sunday School

Sunday Evening6.00pm

Tea and coffeeavailable after both

services

Prayer meetingWed 7.30pm

St Margaret’sParish Church

RestalrigSunday Service 10.30am

Good News Team 10.30am

Creche 10.30amTea/Coffee after serviceCommunion last Sunday

every month

St Ninian’s RC Church

Marionville Road

Sunday Mass10.15am

Children’s Liturgy(filled rolls and

refreshments after Mass)Polish Mass 1pm

There is now Mass at10am every day except Wednesday

Fr Syriac PalakudiyilParish House

12 Marionville Drive0131 661 286707504 802 728

[email protected] Bookings 0131 554 9788

Willowbrae ParishChurch

1 Willowbrae RoadSunday

9.45-10.15am

Prayers before Service10.30am

Morning Servicefollowed by refreshments

and fellowship

The café is a great place to meet your friends or treatyourself to great food at great prices – from our popularbacon rolls at just £1.30 to our daily special hot mealswhich include a vegetarian option. To round off yourlunchtime experience we have delicious Bei & Nanninicoffees, a variety of teas and a great selection of home-baking.

Why not give us a try? You won't be disappointed.

Hub Grub Café Restalrig Lochend Community HubOpen 11am – 1.30pm weekdaysFree internet access for café customers

Restalrig Lochend Community Hub 198 Restalrig Road South Tel: 0131 554 0422

Ripple Project Listening PlaceDo you need to talk? The Listening Place is a safehaven where you can speak from the heart aboutwhat is troubling you. It is a place where we willhelp you to work with your feelings, whatever theymay be and make sense of where you presently findyourself.

For a free and confidential appointment or more information please phone 0131 554 0422.


Restalrig Lochend Community Hub198 Restalrig Road South, Edinburgh 0131 554 0422

October Open Programme A Hub of activity you can join in with

caféMonday

– Friday

Monday

Tuesday

Friday

Thursday

Wednesday

Politicians’ Surgeries

Toddler Group (closed 16 & 23 October)Mondays 9.30am – 11.30am. Parent-led group. Plenty of toys and activities for under 5s. £2.50 per family per session for children’s snacks. Dixie Saltires Line Dancing Mondays 11.30am – 12.30pm.Suitable for beginners. Just wear comfortable shoes.£2.50 per week.Girls Only Drop In (closed 16 October)Mondays 6.30pm – 8.30pm 11 to 16 years.

Buggy WalkTuesdays 10am. Come on a buggy walk with Route 10 Rollers. The Knitting NetworkTuesdays 2pm – 3.30pm all ages and abilities welcome.We have wool and needles to get you started. Just dropin. 50p per session for tea/coffee and biscuitsHub 198 Drop In Youth Café (closed 17 October)6.30pm – 8.30pm. 12 to 16 years.

Exercise for EveryoneWednesdays 10am – 10.45am. £2.50. Suitable for men and women of all ages. Just turn up.Restalrig Benefits AdviceWednesdays 10am – 4pm.Appointments only. Call 0131 551 2459. Digital Drop InWednesdays 11.30am – 2pm. Drop in and have a chat.Young People’s Sexual Health ServiceWednesdays 3.30pm – 5.30pm no appointment required. Just drop in. Confidential advice and supportavailable from understanding and experienced healthprofessional provided in partnership with Restalrig ParkMedical Centre. Healthy Respect approved.Community Cooks ClubWednesday 25 October. 4pm – 6pm.All welcome. See page 6 for details.Boxercise for Beginners Wednesdays 6.30pm – 7.30pm.Boxing moves combined with circuit training.Suitable for beginners. No booking required.£4 per class or £20 for block of 6 sessions. See page 10 for details.

Healthy Hub Walking GroupHalf hour walks 9.30am and 10.15am start. Gather at the Hub and join in on our free Thursday walks to meet new friends, improve your fitness and discover local landscapes and places of interest.See page 7 for details.Caring Soles Footcare service. 10am – 2.pm. Appointments only. To make appointment call 0131 447 4520.Loops Thursday 12 October 10.30am – 12 noon.Information stall for older peopleSee page 10 for details. Scottish Seniors Computer Group RestalrigComputer Training for anyone over 50.Thursdays 2 – 4pm. Learn at your own pace.Only £1 per session. Just drop in.ROSP Drop in Youth Café (closed 19 October)Thursdays 7pm – 9pm. 12 to 18 years.Wide range of activities and workshops provided by Ripple youth work team and other partners.

Toddler Group (closed 20 October)Fridays 9.30am – 11.30am.Parent-led group. Plenty of toys and activities for under 5s. £2.50 per family per session includes children’s snacks, tea/coffee and biscuits. Just drop in!Healthy Eating and Lifestyle Course(starts 20 October)10am – 12 noon. Free of charge.18 years and over. See page 8 for more details.Big Scottish BreakfastFriday 27 October. 11am – 1.30pm.See front page for details.Community Policing Team SurgeryFriday 13 October. 12.30 – 1.30pm.Ripple Project Friday Club Fridays 1pm – 3pm. £1 per session.Friendly social club for 60+.Door to door transport available.For more information call 0131 554 0422.October programme includes6th Trip to National Portrait Gallery.13th Skittles outing (current members only).20th Philosophy Café – Philosophy for Fun. All

welcome to come and discuss the big question!27th All things Halloween

Tommy Sheppard MP Friday 6 October1.00pm – 2.00pm

Ash Denham MSP Monday 30 October12.00pm

Cllr Ian Campbell Tuesday 3 October1.00pm to 2.00pm

Cllr Joan Griffiths Friday 27 October12.00 to 1.00pm

Hub Grub CaféOpen Monday – Friday 11am – 1.30pm.Our community café offers tasty, affordable homemade food, hot and colddrinks and somewhere sociable for you to meet and eat. Free internet access for café customers.

Lunch Club for Older People Monday – Friday 11.30am – advance booking required. 60+. £4.50 per day. Two delicious and nutritious courses, plus tea/coffee and biscuits.Door-to-door transport available in Restalrig/Lochend/Craigentinny area if required. 50p return journey. For more info or to book call 0131 554 0422.

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